Upcoming Events & Programs Join our Community FIND A LOCAL EVENT OR PROGRAM UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS IN MASSACHUSETTS Good Start Program Date & Time: Wednesdays, October 21 & 28, 2025 6 PM – 8 PMLocation: Boston University Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 The Good Start Program is a two part series presented by a team of Parkinson’s disease specialists from Boston University and Boston University Medical Center. Participants will receive up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment, as well as community resources to assist in PD management. There is no cost for this program, which is open to individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s three or fewer years ago, along with a care partner or family member. Contact: APDA I & R Center at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org Register for Good Start Care Partner Programming APDA Virtual Care Partners Group2nd Thursday and 4th Wednesday of each month Join Sarah Singer, LICSW, for this twice-monthly virtual support group for care partners of people with Parkinson’s. Receive useful information from guest speakers, and connect with other care partners who share some of the same experiences in caregiving. *Please note, if you have already signed up for the care partners group, you do not need to re-register. Click here to register Community Events 2026 Optimism Walks SAVE THE DATE for our 2026 Massachusetts and Cape Cod Optimism Walks! Walkers will come together nationwide in 2026 to step towards supporting all people affected by Parkinson’s disease. Your fundraising dollars at the Optimism Walks will go directly toward the local community, expanding local program and services to help more people with Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest, as well as fund cutting-edge research to help find better treatments and ultimately, a cure. MASSACHUSETTS (Framingham): Sunday, May 17, 2026 CAPE COD (Falmouth): Sunday, September 27, 2026 Registration coming soon! Magic of Hope Gala & Auction Join us for a fun-filled night of cocktails, dinner and more at the 4th Annual Magic of Hope Gala & Auction! It’s a spirited gathering with many ways to support APDA’s mission to empower those in our community who are impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD). Please consider becoming an event sponsor, purchasing a table or individual tickets, or donating an auction item. Friday, November 7, 2025 Location: Four Seasons Hotel Boston | 200 Boylston Street | Boston, MA Click here for tickets
