Helen Hayes Hospital

Caregiver Support Group
2025-11-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Helen Hayes Hospital, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY, 10993, United States
Thursdays, 2pm-3pm, Dietary Conference Room
The Caregiver Support Group is open to all caregivers, offering a welcome space for meaningful discussions, emotional support, and the opportunity to exchange ideas and helpful suggestions. The goal of these weekly meetings is to reduce the loneliness and isolation that caregivers often experience, fostering connection and understanding among those navigating similar journeys.
View more information on our Support Groups, HERE.

Stroke Support Group
2025-12-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Helen Hayes Hospital, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY, 10993, United States
Third Wednesday of each month, 2:00-3:00pm, Dietary Conference Room

For survivors of stroke and their families and caregivers. Participants will hear from experts on a variety of topics, as well as share their day-to-day experiences living with stroke or caring for a loved one. For more information, please call Alyssa Chagares at 845-786-4457.
View more information on our Support Groups, HERE.

Spinal Cord Injury / Amputee Support Group
2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Helen Hayes Hospital, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY, 10993, United States
Third Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 pm, Dietary Conference Room.
Open to individuals living with SCI and/or amputation, as well as their families and friends. Guest speakers and open discussions. Available via webcast. For information, please call Peter Gagliardo at 845-786-4950.
View more information on our Support Groups, HERE.

Parkinson's Disease Support Group
2025-12-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Helen Hayes Hospital, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY, 10993, United States
Third Friday of each month, 12:30-1:30pm, Auditorium
Whether you’ve been living with PD or have just recently been diagnosed, come and share information and learn something new. For more information, please call 845-786-4321.
View more information on our Support Groups, HERE.

Adaptive Billiards
2026-01-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Diamond Jims Billiards, 400 Market St, Nanuet, NY, 10954, United States
Join the Helen Hayes Hospital Adapted Sports and Recreation Program for our winter social nights. All experience levels and abilities are welcome for these fun get togethers.
Pay for what you play.
Adaptive Billiards events will be held at Diamond Jim’s Billiards, 400 Market St, Nanuet, NY 10954 on the following Tuesdays from 5pm-7pm:
Jan 13th
Jan 20th
Jan 27th
Feb 3rd
Feb 17th

Adaptive Bowling
2026-01-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Breakpoint Bowl & Entertainment, 40 S Rte 9w, West Haverstraw, NY, 10993, United States
Join the Helen Hayes Hospital Adapted Sports and Recreation Program for our winter social nights. All experience levels and abilities are welcome for these fun get togethers.
Pay for what you play.
Adaptive Bowling events will be held at Break Point Bowl & Entertainment (formerly Hi-Tor Lanes), 40 south route 9w, West Haverstraw, NY 10993 on the following Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm:
Jan 14th
Jan 28th
Feb 4th
Feb 25th

Spinal Cord / Amputee Support Group
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Helen Hayes Hospital, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY, 10993, United States
Third Wednesday of each month, 6:00-8:00 pm, Dietary Conference Room.
Open to individuals living with SCI and/or amputation, as well as their families and friends. Guest speakers and open discussions. Available via webcast. For information, please call Peter Gagliardo at 845-786-4950.
View more information on our Support Groups, HERE.
2026 Spinal Cord Injury/Amputee Support Group Dates (subject to change):
Jan 22 (please note: this is a Thursday)
Feb 18
Mar 18
April 15
May 20
Jun 17
Jul 15
Aug 19
Sep 16
Oct 21
Nov 18
Dec 16 (Holiday Party)

Osteoporosis Support & Education Group
2026-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Helen Hayes Hospital, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY, 10993, United States
Third Thursday of each month, 3:00-4:00pm, Helen Hayes Hospital Auditorium
Professionals from the New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program (NYSOPEP) Statewide Osteoporosis Resource Center present information about bone health, including the latest medications, nutritional guidelines, research, and other important topics.
Please call 845-786-4772 to learn more.

CarFit One-On-One Consultations
2026-05-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Helen Hayes Hospital, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY, 10993, United States
By Appointment Only:
One-on-One CarFit Consultations
Open to the public and all older drivers
Friday, May 8th | 9am-2pm
Helen Hayes Hospital, Parking Lot G
A 20 minute, one-on-one consultation with a certified CarFit technician:

Mirror adjustments to reduce blind spots
Foot positioning on gas and brake pedals
Seat positioning/line of sight
Head restraints adjustment
Adaptive device recommendations

Free of charge / By appointment only / Call 845-786-4155
For additional information on CarFit, visit www.car-fit.org

Adapted Sports, Recreation, and Living Expo
2026-06-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Helen Hayes Hospital, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY, 10993, United States
Helen Hayes Hospital, in partnership with the Hudson Valley Chapter of United Spinal, will host its annual Adapted Sports, Recreation, and Living Expo on Saturday, June 27th from 11am-4pm in the Hospital’s Atrium. The special event is free to the community and will showcase adaptive equipment, accessible recreation opportunities, and a variety of programs and resources designed to support independence for seniors and people with disabilities.
This year’s Expo will feature over 40 vendors, service providers, and community organizations, as well as representatives from our Hospital services, who will offer hands-on demonstrations, expert information, and opportunities to engage with innovative tools and wellness programs. A food truck will be on-site for refreshments and raffles and merchandise will also be available for purchase.
For additional information about the event, please contacted Adapted Sports Coordinator, Peter Gagliardo, at 845-786-4950.
