Awareness events planned ahead of Walk to End Alzheimer's

Two Alzheimer's Awareness events are planned on Saturday, Sept. 25, ahead of the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Westchester and Rockland counties in October.

From 6-8 p.m. at Horan's Landing in Sleepy Hollow, there will be a Bridge Lighting Watch Party featuring food trucks and a DJ — ultimately culminating in the lighting of the Mario Cuomo Bridge in purple for Alzheimer's Awareness.

At 8 p.m. that night, the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill will also host an Alzheimer’s Awareness Evening during its "Gypsy" concert celebrating the music of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. The Alzheimer’s Association will have a table at the event with staff on hand to talk about the organization’s programs, services and fundraisers. Tickets to “Gypsy” can be purchased 24/7 here.

The Paramount's manager said the theater was happy to help raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease.

"Paramount Hudson Valley Arts is proud to partner with organizations that make a difference in the welfare of our community,” said George De Feis, General Manager at Paramount Hudson Valley Arts. "The Alzheimer’s Association brings awareness and resources to those impacted by this horrible disease. We are happy to shine a spotlight on them during one of our live music performances."

“The Alzheimer’s Association is thrilled to partner with the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater to spread awareness of the disease,” said David Sobel, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter. “We want families affected by dementia to know we’re there for them as research continues to find a cure. We are looking forward to a fun and informative night at Paramount Hudson Valley Theater.”

The Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Sunday, Oct. 3, at Westchester Community College, with check-in starting at 1 p.m. and the opening ceremony at 2 p.m. followed by the walk. The Rockland Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held on Sunday, Oct 10, at Boulder Stadium in Pomona with check-in starting at 9 a.m. and the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. followed by the walk. The walks will be held in person, observing safety protocols, but participants can also choose to participate remotely at the locations of their choice. More information about all five Hudson Valley walks is available at HudsonValleyWalks.org

About the Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection and maximizing quality care and support. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org/hudsonvalley or call 800.272.3900.

About the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater

The Paramount Theater has been designated a Westchester County Landmark and is on the New York state and National Registers of Historic Places. In 2006, a $1 million grant from N.Y. State along with generous support from Entergy Corporation allowed the theater to be restored to initial glory. Today the newly dubbed Paramount Hudson Valley is managed and operated by the nonprofit Paramount Hudson Valley Arts 501(C)(3) with a goal of making this landmark theater a destination for the very best of live music and performing arts.