We hope to have this page updated by early January 2021. Here's a list of pre-pandemic Parkinson's disease support groups in Northern and Central California. During the Covid-19 pandemic, a few in-person support groups have gone virtual/online while others are on hiatus.
See our list of online support groups and scheduled, virtual, nationwide support groups.
San Francisco - Young Onset PD/ UCSF
UCSF's Ambulatory Care Clinic - Neurology Conference Room, 8/F
400 Parnassus, San Francisco 94143 (click for map)
Parking? About $11.50 for parking at UCSF garage.
For info and to RSVP: Monica Volz, RN, UCSF, 415-353-7382.
For information: Christopher Gilbert
Notes:
- Open to anyone - not just UCSF patients and caregivers
- Open to Young Onset PD patients -- 50 years and younger, and their caregivers
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, provide email address to Monica Volz, RN, UCSF
1st Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00pm
RSVP: Yes, preferred
San Francisco/CPMC
California Pacific Medical Center (Sutter)
1100 Van Ness Ave., 6th Floor, San Francisco 94118
(click for map)
Parking? Street parking for non-residents limited to two hours. Fee for CPMC garage parking.
Contact: RSVP to Sonia Ayunque, program manager, CPMC, 415-600-7820, option 1
Notes:
- Open to anyone - not just CPMC patients and caregivers
- Open question-and-answer and occasional lectures by Arshia Sadreddin, MD, movement disorder specialist, CPMC
- Occasional other guest speakers
3rd Wednesday, 10:00am - noon
RSVP: Yes, required
San Francisco/Kaiser
Kaiser San Francisco - Room F2
4141 Geary Bldv., San Francisco 94109 (click for map)
Parking? Street parking for non-residents limited to two hours. Fee for CPMC garage parking.
Contact: Kaiser Neurology Department, 415-833-4555
Notes:
- Open to anyone - not just Kaiser patients
- Occasional guest speakers
- Group re-established July 2019
2nd Tuessday, 4:30 - 6:00pm
RSVP: No
San Francisco/SF VA
SF Veterans Affairs - Bldg 200, Room 1A-122 (Teak Room)
4150 Clement St., San Francisco 94121 (click for map)
Parking? Free parking by flag pole.
Contact: SFVA Movement Disorders Center, 415-379-5530
Notes:
- Open to anyone - not just VA patients
- Discussion coordinated by Annie Li Wong, GNP, movement disorders nurse practitioner, SFVA, and Carolyn Talmadge, MDiv, chaplain, SFVA
- See 2019 dates
3rd Tuesday, 4:00 - 5:30pm
RSVP: No
Belmont - PD Caregivers Only
Silverado Senior Living Belmont Hills - Library
1301 Ralston Ave., Belmont 94002 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Steven Russell, Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach, cell 650-995-6379
Notes:
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, provide email address to Steven Russell, Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach
- Discussion facilitated by Ann Blick Hamer, LCSW, social worker
1st Thursday, Noon - 2:00pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Daly City - PD Caregivers Only
Mission Villa Memory Care - Meeting Room
995 E. Market St., Daly City 94014 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Steven Russell, Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach, cell 650-995-6379
Notes:
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, provide email address to Steven Russell, Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach
- Discussion facilitated by Carley Rencher Chen, LCSW, social worker
2nd Tuesday, Noon - 2:00pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Half Moon Bay ("PD Coastside")
Half Moon Bay Senior Center
925 Main St., Half Moon Bay 94019 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Jeff Perls, 650-726-7199, and Virginia Stalder
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, provide email address to Dennis Paull
1st Friday, 1:00 - 2:00pm
RSVP: No
Los Altos - PD Caregivers Only
Foothills Congregational Church
461 Orange Ave., Los Altos 94022 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Denise Dagan, Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach, cell 650-867-7419
Notes:
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, provide email address to Denise Dagan, Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach
- Discussion facilitated by Susan Weisberg, LCSW, social worker
2nd Tuesday, 10:30am - Noon
RSVP: Yes, please!
Menlo Park - PD Caregivers Only
St Bede's Episcopal Church - library in parish office building
2650 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park 94025 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Robin Riddle, Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach, 650-724-6090
Notes:
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, provide email address to Robin Riddle, Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach
- Discussion facilitated by by Natalie McKelvey, LCSW, social worker
3rd Tuesday, Noon - 2:00 pm
RSVP: Yes, required!
Millbrae
The Magnolia of Millbrae
201 Chadbourne Ave., Millbrae 94030 (click for map)
Parking? Free street parking but expect some walking. Some underground parking.
Contact: Dorothy McAfee, 650-583-2332, and Don Arata, 650-347-5878
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, provide email address to Don Arata
2nd Thursday, 1:30 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
Mountain View - DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)
El Camino Hospital's Park Pavilion - Room A
2400 Grant Road, Mountain View (click for map)
Parking? Free parking.
Contact: Charmaine Eng, Parkinson's Patients Support Groups, 408-723-8116. Call for room confirmation.
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers (not necessarily related to DBS)
- Room occasionally changes. Call for room confirmation.
- No meetings: July, December
- New location as of March 2019
3rd Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:30pm
RSVP: No
Palo Alto - Young Onset PD/Stanford
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital - Board Room
725 Welch Rd., Palo Alto 94304 (click for map)
Parking? $3 in LPCH garage or free parking across street at 730 Welch Rd. (enter via Vineyard Ln.). View parking directions
Contact: John Mamin, 650-248-7363
Notes:
- Open to those diagnosed with PD by age 50 or younger
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, provide email address to John Mamin
- About eight guest speakers per year
- Meeting location occasionally changes
- Picnic in summer
2nd Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:15 pm
RSVP: Yes, the first time
Palo Alto
Channing House - Auditorium
850 Webster St., Palo Alto 94301 (click for map)
Parking? Free in Channing House lot or on street (two hours).
Contact: Robin Riddle, Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach, 650-724-6090
Notes:
- New meeting location as of October 2019
- December may be a social gathering
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, contact Robin Riddle, Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach, 650-724-6090
- Guest speakers
2nd Wednesday, 2:30 - 4:00pm
RSVP: No
Palo Alto Quarterly DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)/Stanford
Stanford Neuroscience Health Center - Wellness Center
213 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304 (click for map)
Parking? For a fee in adjacent garage, or free parking at shopping center (caution crossing street!).
Contact: Steven Russell, Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach, cell 650-995-6379
Notes:
- New meeting as of March 2019
- Meets quarterly, except summer. No meeting: June
- To be added to reminder email list, provide email address to Steven Russell, Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach
- Lunch often provided
- Speakers are Stanford movement disorder specialists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, etc.
3rd Thursday, 11:00am - 12:45pm, Three times per year (March, Sept., and Dec.)
RSVP: Yes, required!
Peninsula - Parkinson's Women Support
Member homes on the Peninsula or at restaurants
Contact: Sarah Eitzman
Notes:
- For women with Parkinson's (any age or any stage of PD)
- Open discussion over lunch
- Newspaper article
Day varies, Noon - 2:00pm
RSVP: Yes, required!
San Mateo - Atypical Parkinsonism ("Brain Support Network")
Restaurant in San Mateo - contact group leader for details
Parking? Free
Contact: Robin Riddle, Brain Support Network, cell 650-814-0848
Notes:
- Caregivers to those with atypical parkinsonism -- an umbrella term referring to DLB (dementia with Lewy bodies), LBD (Lewy body dementia), PSP (progressive supranuclear palsy), MSA (multiple system atrophy), and CBD (corticobasal degeneration)
- Discussion facilitated by caregivers whose loved ones have passed away and the diagnosis was confirmed through brain donation
- Most attendees have dinner (separate checks)
Sunday, 5:00 - 7:00pm, about every six weeks (Call for schedule)
RSVP: Yes, required!
Sunnyvale
First United Methodist Church
535 Old San Francisco Rd., Sunnyvale 94086 (click for map)
Parking? Free
Contact: Phyllis Ng, 408-733-5648
Notes:
- Usually open discussion
2nd Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
Gilroy
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy - Activity Room
7600 Isabella Way, Gilroy 95020 (click for map)
Parking? Free
Contact: Christel Morley, 408-691-5982
Notes:
- Occasional speakers
2nd Monday, 1:30 - 2:40pm
RSVP: No
Hollister
Jovenes De Antaño
300 West St., Hollister 95023 (click for map)
Parking? Free
Contact: Christina Andrade, Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center, 831-975-5841
Notes:
- New day as of January 2019
- Occasional guest speakers
2nd Friday, 1:30 - 3:30pm
RSVP: No
San Jose/Berryessa
Berryessa Community Center
3050 Berryessa Rd., San Jose 95132 (click for map)
Parking? Free
Contact: Bob and Jane Pomeroy, 408-263-8485
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
- June and July meetings are often cancelled or held at other locations
3rd Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:30pm
RSVP: No
San Jose/The Villages - PD Caregivers Only
The Villages Golf and Country Club - Cribari Center, Redwood Room
5000 Cribari Lane, San Jose 95135 (click for map)
Parking? Free
Contact: Alice Pratte, 408-223-8033
Notes:
- Access pass required to enter gated community. Contact group leader one day in advance.
1st Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:00am
RSVP: Yes, required!
San Jose/Willow Glen
St. Francis Episcopal Church
1205 Pine Ave., San Jose 95125 (click for map)
Parking? Free street parking and small church lot.
Contact: Bart Narter, 408-634-2265
Notes:
- Usually, first 10-15 minutes is group business and announcements
- Guest speakers at most meetings. Discussion at others.
- No meeting: July
1st Friday, 10:00am - Noon
RSVP: No
San Jose/Willow Glen - PD Caregivers Only
St. Francis Episcopal Church
1205 Pine Ave., San Jose 95125 (click for map)
Parking? Free street parking and small church lot.
Contact: Charmaine Eng, 408-723-8116
Notes:
- Usually open discussion
4th Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:30pm
RSVP: No
Albany - ("Berkeley/Albany Support Group")
Albany Community Center
1249 Marin Ave., Albany 94706 (click for map)
Contact: PD Active, 510-479-6119
Notes:
- Open to anyone with PD
- Facilitated by Roslyn Kleinsinger, LCSW
- New location as of November 2019
3rd Thursday, 2:00 - 4:00pm
RSVP: No
Berkeley - Care Partners Only
West Berkeley Senior Center
1900 Sixth St., Berkeley 94710 (click for map)
Parking? Metered and non-metered street parking.
Contact: Joyce Sakai, 510-479-6119
Notes:
- For care partners only
- Usually open discussion
2nd Thursday, 2:30 - 4:30pm
RSVP: Yes, the first time
Berkeley - Forum ("PD Active Forum")
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists - Fellowship Hall
1924 Cedar St., Berkeley 94709 (click for map)
Parking? Residential street parking only.
Contact: PD Active, 510-479-6119
Notes:
- Guest speakers
- Three or four meetings per year
- See PD Active calendar
- Suggested $10 donation
Saturday, 10:30am - 12:30pm, Schedule varies
RSVP: Yes, required. Contact PD Active for online registration link.
Berkeley - Heart Circle
Group Leader's Home
1914 Oregon St., Berkeley 94703 (click for map)
Contact: Scott Holloway, 510-967-5414
Notes:
- Guided meditation, sharing on topic of mutual interest, and social tea
1st Saturday, 10:00am - 12:30pm
RSVP: No
Berkeley - Mild/Moderate Care Partners Only
Berkeley Chinese Community Church - United Church of Christ - Fellowship Hall
2117 Acton St., Berkeley 94702 (click for map)
Contact: PD Active, 510-479-6119
Notes:
- For those caring for someone with mild to moderate symptoms
- Usually open discussion
- Facilitated by Roslyn Kleinsinger, LCSW
2nd Thursday, 3:30 - 5:00pm
RSVP: No
Berkeley - Salon
Group member's home - call for details
Contact: Herb Heinz, 510-821-4632
Notes:
- Share writing, other art forms, and info about living with PD
- Presentations by people with PD will have priority
- Bring snack to share
2nd Sunday, 1:30 - 3:00pm
RSVP: Only if a microphone, VCR, or DVD is required
Berkeley - Young Onset PD
Location varies
Contact: Chad Zucker, 415-987-1807
Notes:
- For those diagnosed with PD in early fifties or younger
- Spouses/partners welcome
Odd months - 3rd Saturday, 11:00am, Even months - 3rd Friday, 11:00am
RSVP: No
Brentwood ("Delta Shadow Boxers")
John Muir Health Outpatient Center - Conference Room, second floor
2400 Balfour Rd, Brentwood 94513 (click for map)
Contact: Sue and Duane Schnittker, 925-550-2756
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers, social events, or activities
- Occasional social gatherings at different location
- No meeting: December
1st Wednesday, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
RSVP: Yes, the first time
Brentwood Cafe
8500 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 94513 (click for map)
Contact: Sue Schnittker, 925-550-2756
Notes:
- For caregivers of those with PD
- New group as of summer 2019
4th Friday, 9:30am
RSVP: No
East Bay - Parkinson's Women Support
Member homes in the East Bay or at restaurants
Contact: Ann Boylan
Notes:
- For women with Parkinson's (any age or any stage of PD)
- Open discussion over lunch
Usually 3rd Wednesday, Noon - 2:00pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Fremont
Fremont Senior Center
40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont 94538 (click for map)
Contact: Bob Dickerson, 510-490-7978 and Barbara DeGregorio, 510-657-2880
Notes:
- Guest speakers at most meetings
- Picnic in July or August
- Social event in December
- No meetings: May and December
4th Monday, 7:00 - 9:00pm
RSVP: No
Oakland/Piedmont Gardens
Piedmont Gardens Retirement Community - Oakmont Bldg., 7th Floor Lounge
110 41st St., Oakland 94611 (click for map)
Parking? Metered street parking.
Contact: Elisabeth Middelberg, MFT, Piedmont Gardens, 510-597-6733
Notes:
- Open to anyone - not just Piedmont Gardens residents
- Best to call ahead to confirm
- Usually open discussion
2nd and 4th Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:00pm
RSVP: Yes, the first time
Oakland
Mercy Retirement and Care Center - Rose Room
3431 Foothill Blvd., Oakland 94601 (click for map)
Parking? Free in lot (entrance on 34th Ave.) or street parking.
Contact: PD Active, 510-479-6119
Notes:
- Open to anyone with PD
- Facilitated by Roslyn Kleinsinger, LCSW
1st Thursday, 2:00 - 4:00pm
RSVP: No
Pleasanton ("Tri Valley")
Pleasanton Senior Center
5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton 94566 (click for map)
Contact: Norm Bardsley, 925-831-9940 and Mary Behrendt, 925-989-0209
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
2nd Saturday, 10:00am - Noon
RSVP: No
San Lorenzo/San Leandro
San Lorenzo Community Church
945 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 94580 (click for map)
Contact: Lona White, 510-276-3119
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
- First 15 minutes is exercise
- Potluck in June and December
- No meeting: July and August
1st Thursday, 10:00 - 11:30am
RSVP: No
Union City
Mark Green Sports Center
31224 Union City Blvd., Union City 94587 (click for map)
Contact: Rob Magbanua or Ann Boylan
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers (not always on regular meeting day)
- Dedicated to exercise
- Day change as of April 2019
3rd Tuesday, 2:45 - 4:00pm
RSVP: No
Walnut Creek - Caregivers/Partners Only
Grace Presbyterian Church - Sanctuary
2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek 94595 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Jan Alioto, 925-890-8937, Sara DeZerega , 925-377-1004, and Janice Ransley, 925-944-0162
Notes:
- Open discussion for caregivers/partners
3rd Saturday, 9:00 - 10:00am
RSVP: No
Walnut Creek - Parkinson's Men's Group
Grace Presbyterian Church - Fireside Room
2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek 94595 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Derek Ransley, 925-944-0162
Notes:
- For men who are newly diagnosed or have had PD for longer
3rd Saturday, 9:00 - 10:00am
RSVP: No
Walnut Creek - Parkinson's Women's Group
Grace Presbyterian Church - Library
2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek 94595 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Rosemary Way, 925-476-5661
Notes:
- For women who are newly diagnosed or have had PD for longer
3rd Saturday, 9:00 - 10:00am
RSVP: No
Walnut Creek
Grace Presbyterian Church - Oak Room
2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek 94595 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Abraham Raja, 925-939-4210
Notes:
- 10-10:45am refreshments and announcements
- 10:45-11:45am guest speaker or patient-only and caregiver-only groups.
- Guest speakers at most meetings
- $50/year annual membership to Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo
3rd Saturday, 10:00am - Noon
RSVP: No
Benicia
Benicia Lutheran Church
201 Raymond Dr., Benicia 94510 (click for map)
Contact: Brad Miller, 707-515-9216
Notes:
- Started in October 2018
2nd Saturday, 10:00am - Noon
RSVP: No
Kentfield ("PD Connect")
St. Sebastian Church
373 Bon Air Rd., Kentfield 94904 (click for map)
Parking? Enter at Bay Club but park in "Reserved for Church" spots
Contact: Lisa Oei, DPT, 415-604-2477
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
- When open discussion, split into men's and women's groups
- Started summer 2018
1st Monday, 3:00 - 4:30pm
RSVP: No
Mill Valley ("Marin County")
The Redwoods - 13/15 Lounge
40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley 94941 (click for map)
Parking? Few spots in parking lot. Otherwise, street parking. Free.
Contact: Katherine Jones, 415-927-7647 and Elizabeth Mazariegos-Ramirez
Notes:
- 1-2pm guest speaker
- 2-3pm patient-only and caregiver-only groups
- August picnic
- No meeting: December
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, provide email address to Katherine Jones
4th Friday, 1:00 - 3:00pm, Day may change in November
RSVP: No
Mill Valley ("Marin County") - Caregivers Only.
The Redwoods - 2/4 Lounge
40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley 94941 (click for map)
Parking? Few spots in parking lot. Otherwise, street parking. Free.
Contact: Joann Katz, MFT
Notes:
- Facilitated by Joann Katz, MFT
- August picnic
- No meeting: December
4th Friday, 2:00 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
Napa - Caregivers Only
Group members' homes - Call for details
Contact: Kathay Smith, 707-738-2366
Notes:
- Open discussion for caregivers only
3rd Thursday, 3:00 - 5:00pm, Day may change around holidays
RSVP: Yes, preferred (so you know the meeting location)
Napa - Young Onset PD
Covenant Presbyterian Church
1226 Salvador Ave., Napa 94558 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Colleen Winters, 209-602-1536
Notes:
- Guest speakers at most meetings
- 3-4pm open discussion
- 4-5pm guest speaker
- Open to anyone, regardless of age diagnosed
4th Sunday, 3:00 - 5:00pm, Day may change around holidays
RSVP: No
Petaluma
Petaluma Senior Center
Lucchesi Park, 211 Novak Drive, Petaluma 94954 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Marie Kint, 707-795-7014
Notes:
- No meetings on holidays
- Typically open discussion and/or exercise
- See exercise list for regular exercise classes
Every Friday, 1:00 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
Petaluma - Caregivers Only
Petaluma Senior Center
Lucchesi Park, 211 Novak Drive, Petaluma 94954 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Marie Kint, 707-795-7014
Notes:
- Break-out from regular meeting for caregivers only
- No meetings on holidays
- Open discussion
First Friday, 1:00 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
Santa Rosa ("Sonoma County")
Christ Church United Methodist
1717 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa 95405 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Nancy Wilson, 707-888-5174 and Marc Alexander, 707-431-8767
Notes:
- 1-2pm guest speaker and 2-3:15pm break-out groups (those with PD and caregivers)
- No meeting: January
- Meeting day may change (to 2nd Saturday only) in 2020
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, provide email address to Nancy Wilson
1st Saturday - Feb., April, May, June, Oct. and Nov., 1:00 - 3:15pm
2nd Saturday - March, July, Aug., Sept., and Dec., 1:00 - 3:15pm
RSVP: No
Santa Rosa ("Sonoma County") - Caregivers Only
East West Cafe
557 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa 95405 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Marie Kay Hansen, 209-836-5494
Notes:
- Discussion group for caregivers only
2nd Tuesday, 9:30 - 11:00am
RSVP: No
Santa Rosa ("Sonoma County") - Caregivers Only
Whole Foods - Cafe
390 Coddingtown Mall, Santa Rosa 95401 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Marie Kay Hansen, 209-836-5494
Notes:
- Discussion group for caregivers only
4th Thursday, 11:30am - 1:00pm
RSVP: No
Santa Rosa ("Sonoma County") - Women with Parkinson's
Sunrise Villa Senior Living
4225 Wayvern Dr., Santa Rosa 95409 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Joanne Phipps, 707-585-0669
Notes:
- Discussion group for women with PD
- Location may change in fall 2019
3rd Wednesday, 12:30 - 2:00pm
RSVP: No
Sonoma
Vintage House
264 First Street East, Sonoma 95476 (click for map)
Contact: Jamie Escoubas, Council on Aging, cell 949-293-7616
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
2nd Thursday, 10:00 - 11:00am
Vacaville
McBride Senior Center
91 Town Square Place, Vacaville 95688 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Brenda DeMartini, 707-330-1551
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
- Meeting day may change in November and December
4th Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
Aptos - PWP Peer Support
Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist - Kenny Room
125 Canterbury Dr., Aptos 95003 (click for map)
Contact: Mavel Armijo, 831-331-6990
1st and 3rd Friday, 1:00 - 2:30pm
RSVP: Yes if you are a first-time attendee
Pacific Grove ("Monterey")
Sally Griffin Active Living Center
700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove 93950 (click for map)
Contact: Monterey Parkinson's Support Group
Notes:
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, provide email address to Monterey Group
- Occasional guest speakers
- No meeting: December
2nd Tuesday, 3:00 - 4:30pm
RSVP: No
Salinas
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
1071 Pajaro St., Salinas (click for map)
Contact: Maria Martinez , Central Coast Quality of Life Programs, 831-333-9091
3rd Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
Santa Cruz - Caregivers
Varies - contact group leader for location
Contact: Audrey Trautwein, 831-419-2995
Notes:
- To be added to monthly meeting reminder list, provide email address to Audrey Trautwein
- Open discussion
3rd Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:30pm
RSVP: Yes, preferred
Santa Cruz - Women with PD Lunch
Varies - contact group leader for location
Contact: Aura Oslapas, 415-527-7855
Day varies, 11:30am
RSVP: Yes to get meeting location
Soquel (Santa Cruz County)
Congregational Church of Soquel - Parrish Hall
4951 Soquel Dr., Soquel 95073 (click for map)
Parking? Free
Contact: Karen Williams, and Lynn Hawkinsons, 831-708-2906831-335-4261
Notes:
- To be added to monthly newsletter list, provide email address to Audrey Trautwein
- Usually guest speakers
- If 1st Wednesday is January 1 or July 4, meeting is postponed for one week typicallyTo be added to monthly meeting reminder list, provide email address to Audrey Trautwein
- Open discussion
1st Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:30pm
RSVP: No
Bakersfield ("Kern County")
First Presbyterian Church - Westminster Hall
705 17th St., Bakersfield 93301 (click for map)
Contact: Bill Burgemaster, 661-343-2707, and Linda Feist, 661-304-9227
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
2nd Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00pm
RSVP: No
Carmichael - Young Onset PD
Carmichael Presbyterian Church
5645 Marconi Ave., Carmichael 95608 (click for map)
Contact: Mary Beth Arjil, 530-409-4118 and Tony Wong, 916-730-6303
Notes:
- Open to anyone though focus is on those with young onset PD who are still working
- Occasional guest speakers
- No meetings: July, August
1st Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:00pm
RSVP: No
Carmichael
Eskaton Village - Assisted Living Unit, Dining Room
3939 Walnut Ave., Carmichael 95608 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Ron von Rajcs, 916-715-3920
2nd Thursday, 10:00 - 11:30am
Chester
Wildwood Senior Center
366 Brook Loop, Chester 96020 (click for map)
Contact: Joan Sayre, 530-258-2677
Notes:
- Open discussion
- Meeting day occasionally changes. Call before attending.
Last Wednesday, 12:45 - 1:45pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Chico
Sycamore Glen Retirement Community - 2nd floor theater
1199 Diablo Ave., Chico 95973 (click for map)
Contact: Terry Connelly, 650-743-6871 and Bob Murray, 530-321-6157
Notes:
- Chair exercises - first ten minutes of each meeting
- Occasional guest speakers
- To be added to monthly newsletter list, provide email address to Bob Murray
1st Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
Clovis (Greater Fresno)
St. Peter Lutheran Church
2550 Gettysburg Ave., Clovis 93611 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Patty Stratton, 559-940-3752 and Ron Schiller, 559-287-2613
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
- To be added to monthly e-newsletter list, complete online request
- Annual summit in January or February
- No meeting: August
- December is holiday party
- Video story about group with group leader Patty Stratton
2nd Saturday, 10:00am - Noon
RSVP: No
Clovis - Ladies with PD
Luna's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
349 Polasky Ave., Clovis 93612 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Susan Curtis, 559-840-9585 and Sheron, 559-412-4446
Notes:
- Lunch gathering for women with Parkinson's
1st Monday, 11:30am - 1:00pm
RSVP: No
Davis - Care Partners Only
Davis Senior Center
646 A St., Davis 95616 (click for map)
Contact: Karen Eagan, 530-564-4323
Notes:
- Open discussion
- No meeting: July and August
2nd Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
Davis
Davis Senior Center
646 A St., Davis 95616 (click for map)
Contact: Susan Curry, 530-304-9927
Notes:
- Usually open discussion
- Occasional guest spakers
3rd Thursday, 1:30 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
El Dorado Hills
Oakmont Luxury Living
2020 Town Center West Way, El Dorado Hills 95762 (click for map)
Contact: Donna Rixmann, 916-712-9642, and Larry Alver, 916-933-2465
Notes:
- Guest speakers about 6 times a year
- New location as of November 2019
2nd Tuesday, Noon - 2:00pm
RSVP: Usually no
Elk Grove
Senior Center of Elk Grove
8830 Sharkey Ave., Elk Grove 95624 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Myron Jantzen, 916-686-4555, cell 916-804-6497
3rd Wednesday, 10:00am - 11:30am
RSVP: No
Folsom
Folsom Senior and Arts Center
48 Natoma St., Folsom 95630 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Mary Cabaluna, 916-832-2885, and Donna Rixmann, 916-712-9642
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
4th Monday, 10:00am - 11:30am
RSVP: No
Folsom - Caregivers Only
Round Table Pizza
2793 East Bidwell St., Folsom 95630 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Larry Alver, 916-933-2465
3rd Tuesday, 11:30am - 1:00pm
RSVP: No
Lincoln
Granite Springs Community Church
1170 E. Joiner Parkway, Lincoln 95648 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Gary High, 916-434-5905
Notes:
- Mostly open discussion
- No meeting: December
3rd Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:30am
RSVP: No
Lodi
Temple Baptist Church - Meeting Room
801 S. Lower Sacramento Rd., Lodi 95242 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Ron and Maureen Olsen, 209-745-1011, Robin Bray, 209-269-1080, or Pat Bray, 209-327-1549
Notes:
- Guest speakers 6 times a year
- August picnic
- December party
1st Monday, 10:00am - Noon
RSVP: No
Lodi - PD Caregivers Only
Temple Baptist Church - Room 132
801 S. Lower Sacramento Rd., Lodi 95242 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Jean Whitted, 209-329-7075
Notes:
- Usually open discussion
3rd Monday, 10:00am - Noon, Even months
RSVP: No
Merced
Mission Gardens
1450 E. 27th St., Merced 95340 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Elizabeth Sisonethasy or Amie Marchini, Mission Gardens, 209-384-3300
Notes:
- New day as of April 2019
- No meeting: December
3rd Wednesday, 10:00am - Noon
RSVP: No
Modesto
Sutter Gould Health Education Center - room varies
1700 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Paul Vantress, 209-526-6184
Notes:
- New meeting location as of September 2019
- To be added to monthly email reminder list, contact Paul Vantress
- Occasional guest speakers
- No meeting: July and December
3rd Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:30pm
RSVP: No
Oroville
Trinity Presbyterian Church
2350 Foothill Blvd., Oroville 95065 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Carol Rawlins, 530-282-8769
Notes:
- Usually open discussion
1st Thursday, 1:30 - 3:00pm
RSVP: Yes
Redding
First United Methodist Church
1825 East St., Redding 96001 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Kim Hawkins, RN, 530-945-7628
Notes:
- 1-1:30pm social time
- 1:30-3pm group meeting
- 3-3:30pm group speech therapy, faciliated by speech therapist Susan Whitaker or communications professor Shelley Von Berg, PhD
- To be added to monthly email reminder list, contact Kim Hawkins
- Occasional guest speakers
- Annual all-day PD conference in April
2nd Friday, 1:00 - 3:30pm
RSVP: No
Roseville
Maidu Community Center
1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville 95661 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Harry Butler, 916-837-3366
Notes:
- Guest speakers six times a year; otherwise, group discussion
- December luncheon
1st Tuesday, 1:30 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
Roseville/West
St. John's Episcopal Church
2351 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville 95747 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Ken Fujino, 916-474-4688 and Diane Herold, 916-788-9110
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
- No meetings: November and December
- Social event in early December
4th Tuesday, 11:00am - Noon
RSVP: No
Sacramento/Natomas
Adventure Christian Church
1500 N. Market Blvd., Sacramento 95834 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Irene Duggan
Notes:
- Usually open discussion
- Group began October 2018
- No meeting: December
2nd Thursday, 10:00am - Noon
RSVP: Yes, preferred
Sacramento/South Area
Meals on Wheels by ACC (Asian Community Center)
7375 Park City Dr., Sacramento 95831 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: David Teraoku, 916-685-4162
Notes:
- Usually open discussion
2nd Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30pm
RSVP: No
Sacramento - Post-DBS Group/Kaiser
Kaiser Sacramento
Meeting locations are TBD.
Location 1: 2025 Morse Ave., Sacramento. Rooms 1 and 2, Basement.
Location 2: 3120 Cottage Way, Sacramento. Cottages A and B.
Parking? Free.
Contact: For information and to learn meeting location: Meghan Anderson, ANP, Kaiser Sacramento
To RSVP: Kaiser Sacramento Neuroscience Reception Desk, 916-973-6860.
Notes:
- For those with implanted DBS for movement disorders
- Open to non-Kaiser attendees
- Occasional guest speakers
- See meeting schedule
- Meeting start-time changed in 2020
- Other post-DBS class locations are UC Davis and Sutter Health
3rd Monday, 10:30am - Noon
July, Sept., and Nov.
RSVP: Yes, required
Sacramento - PD Caregivers Lunch Bunch
Ettore's
2376 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento 95846 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Anne Spaller, MFT, Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center, 916-728-9333
3rd Tuesday, 11:00am - 1:00pm
RSVP: No
Sacramento - Post-DBS Group/UC Davis
UC Davis - Midtown Ambulatory Care Center, Room 1100, first floor
3160 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816 (click for map)
Parking? Free valet parking.
Contact: Meriah Horton, UCD, 916-734-6841, and Laura Sperry, NP, UCD, facilitator, 916-734-6797
Notes:
- For those with implanted DBS for movement disorders and those interested in learning about DBS
- Open to non-UCD attendees
- To be added to monthly email reminder list, contact Meriah Horton
- Occasional guest speakers
- See meeting schedule
- Light refreshments served
- Other post-DBS class locations are Kaiser Sacramento and Sutter Health
3rd Wednesday, 2:30 - 4:30pm
April, August, and December
RSVP: Yes, required
Sacramento - Post-DBS Group/Sutter
Sutter Health - Suite 500, Conference Room 501, fifth floor
2800 L St., Sacramento, CA 95816 (click for map)
Contact: Linda Ramatowski, NP, Sutter Health, 916-454-6936, mailbox 46936
Notes:
- For those with implanted DBS for movement disorders and those interested in learning about DBS
- Open to non-Sutter attendees
- Occasional guest speakers
- See meeting schedule
- Other post-DBS class locations are Kaiser Sacramento and UC Davis
3rd Wednesday, 2:30 - 4:30pm
Feb., June, and October
RSVP: Yes, required
Sacramento/Arden Arcade
Arden Christian Church
4300 Las Cruces Way, Sacramento 95846 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Jim Morris, 916-359-4859, and Keith Tronson, 916-395-2771
Notes:
- No meeting: October and December
3rd Thursday, 10:00am - Noon
Feb., June, and October
RSVP: Sometimes
Sacramento/Northeast
St. Marks Unified Methodist Church
2391 St. Marks Way, Sacramento 95864 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Sean Tracy, 916-482-7014
- Small group discussion
- No meeting: November and December
4th Thursday, 1:00 - 2:00pm
RSVP: No
Stockton (San Joaquin County)
O'Connor Woods - West Hall
3400 Wagner Heights Rd., Stockton 95209 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Mary Ann Behrens, 209-477-6496
- Occasional guest speakers
- To be added to monthly e-newsletter list, provide email address to Mary Ann Behrens
- No meeting: July
2nd Thursday, 1:30 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
Stockton - Parkinson's Women Support
Member homes in Stockton or at restaurants
Contact: Leslie Sherman
- For women with Parkinson's (any age or any stage of PD)
- Open discussion over lunch
Day varies, Noon - 2:00pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Tracy
St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Life Center
1635 Chester Dr. (at Lowell), Tracy 95376 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Kathryn Clark, 209-879-3108
- Open discussion
2nd Monday, 10:00am - Noon
RSVP: No
Turlock
Covenant Village - Berg Conference Room
2125 N. Olive Ave., Turlock 95382 (click for map)
Contact: Paul Barnes, 209-216-5620
- Usually open discussion
2nd Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:00pm
RSVP: No
Visalia ("Central Valley")
United Methodist Church
5200 W. Caldwell Ave., Visalia 93277 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Marilyn Swanson, 559-732-1056
- To be added to reminder postcard mailing list, provide mailing address to Marilyn Swanson
- Light lunch is served at noon - $3 donation requested
- No meeting: July
1st Friday, 10:30am - Noon
RSVP: No
Woodland
Woodland Senior Center
2001 East St., Woodland 95776 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Bernadette Murray, 530-661-1950
- Occasional guest speakers
- No meeting: July and August
4th Tuesday, 1:00 - 2:00pm
RSVP: No
Yuba City ("Tri- County")
Sutter Medical
969 Plumas St., Ste. 208, Yuba City 95991 (click for map)
Parking? Free
Contact: Janice or Bob Herbert, 530-673-3064
- Open discussion
2nd Monday, 1:00 - 2:00pm
RSVP: No
Auburn
Awful Annie's Cafe - Banquet Room
13460 Lincoln Way, Auburn 95603 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Karen Hancock, 530-885-0950
- Occasional guest speakers
- No meeting: December
2nd Tuesday, 11:30am
RSVP: No
Auburn - Caregivers Only Lunch
Club Car
8 36 Lincoln Way, Auburn 95603 (click for map)
Contact: Karen Hancock, 530-885-0950
- Informal lunch and group discussion
- Meeting began October 2019
3rd Tuesday, 11:30am
Grass Valley
Atria Grass Valley - Second Floor Activity Room
150 Sutton Way, Grass Valley 95945 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Nancy Lockwood, 530-272-7950
- Open to everyone (not just Atria residents)
- Occasional guest speakers
2nd Friday, 1:30 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
Loyalton
Golden West Restaurant
711 Main Street, Highway 49, Loyalton 96118 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Betty Ferguson, 530-993-4002
1st Friday, 1:30 - 3:00pm
Placerville
Senior Center - Dining Room
937 Spring St., Placerville 95667 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Peggy Kline, MFT, 408-309-1125
- Usually present a webinar or have a speaker, followed by open discussion
1st Tuesday, 1:30 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
San Andreas ("Calaveras County")
San Andreas Central Library
1299 Gold Hunter Rd., San Andreas 95249 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Rex Whisnand, 209-785-8166 and Judy Axtman, 209-736-4687, cell 925-818-9501
- Usually, 10-10:30am is group business and announcements
- Most meetings have guest speakers
1st Tuesday, 10:00am - Noon
RSVP: No
South Lake Tahoe
Barton Center for Orthpedics and Wellness
2170B South Ave., South Lake Tahoe 96510 (click for map)
Parking? Free in garage.
Contact: Emily Barkley, 530-543-5712
- Open discussion
2nd Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:00pm
RSVP: Yes, preferred
Truckee
Center for Health
10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee 96161 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Ellen Roumasset, 650-759-3666
- Guest speakers every other month or so
3rd Friday, 1:00 - 2:00pm
RSVP: No
Eureka
Immanuel Lutheran Church
3230 Harrison Ave., Eureka 95503 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Ken and Rose Bond, 707-826-7764
- Usually open discussion
- New meeting location as of October 2019
2nd Friday, 3:00 - 4:00pm
RSVP: No
Lakeport ("Lake County")
United Christian Parish
745 N. Brush St., Lakeport 95453 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Lin Pifer, 707-263-5728
- Usually open discussion
2nd Monday, 2:00 - 3:30pm
RSVP: Yes
Arroyo Grande Caregivers Only ("North County")
Call group leader for location
Contact: Dixie Parker, 805-474-1525
- Open discussion over lunch
- Sponsored by Coast Caregiver Resource Center
Last Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:30am
RSVP: Yes, preferred!
Lompoc
Lompoc Elks Lodge
905 E. Ocean Ave., Lompoc
Parking? Free.
Contact: Jill Larson, 805-733-4421 and Jody Larson, 805-717-3280
- Open discussion
Last Tuesday, 3:30 - 5:00pm
RSVP: No
Morro Bay/Los Osos
Morro Bay Senior Center
1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay 93442 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Claudia Gahafer, 805-528-2064
- Occasional guest speakers
- Began in summer 2019
2nd Thursday, 10:00 - 11:30am
RSVP: No
Paso Robles Caregivers Only Lunch Group ("North County")
Paso Robles Golf Club
1600 Country Club Dr., Paso Robles 93446
Contact: Karen Howard, 805-466-7080
- Open discussion over lunch
2nd Friday, 11:30am - 1:00pm
RSVP: No
Pismo Beach
New Life Community Church
990 James Way, Pismo Beach
Parking? Free.
Contact: Rick Jenne, New Life Community Church, 805-489-3254, ext 500
- Open discussion over lunch
1st Thursday, 11:00am - 12:30pm
RSVP: No
Santa Barbara Caregivers Only
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
4575 Auhay Dr., Santa Barbara (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326
- Open discussion
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00pm
RSVP: No
Santa Barbara ("We are not alone")
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
4575 Auhay Dr., Santa Barbara (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326
- For those with Parkinson's
- Open discussion
1st Tuesday, 2:15 - 3:15pm
RSVP: No
Santa Barbara
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
4575 Auhay Dr., Santa Barbara (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326
- 2nd Tuesday: Guest speakers (except not in July and December). Refreshments.
- 4th Tuesday: Open discussions
2nd Tuesday and 4th Tuesday, 2:15 - 3:15pm
RSVP: No
Santa Barbara - Early Stage Parkinson's
The Free Methodist Church- upper room
1435 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326
- Open discussion
3rd Sunday, 3:00 - 4:00pm
RSVP: No
Santa Maria
Grace Baptist Church
605 E. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria 93455
Parking? Free.
Contact: Margie Stokes, 805-878-9862
- Usually open discussion
- Occasional guest speakers
- No meeting: May, June, and July
4th Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
Templeton ("North County")
Templeton Presbyterian Church
610 S. Main St., Templeton 93465
Contact: Karen Howard, 805-466-7080
- Usually open discussion
- Occasional guest speakers
- No meeting: July and August
3rd Tuesday, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
RSVP: No
Victorville ("High Desert")
17797 Lindero Rd., Victorville 92395
Contact: For meeting info: Inland Caregiver Resource Center, 800-675-6694, for questions about PD: Ann Miner
- Generally guest speakers
- No meeting: August
2nd Thursday, 10:00am - noon
RSVP: No