Parkinson's Disease Support Groups in Northern and Central California

We hope to have this page updated by early November 2020. 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.

San Francisco

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

Peninsula

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

South Bay

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

East Bay

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

North Bay

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

Santa Cruz and Monterey Areas

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

Central Valley

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

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

Open discussion

2nd Monday, 1:00 - 2:00pm

RSVP: No

Highway 49

Auburn

Awful Annie's Cafe - Banquet Room
13460 Lincoln Way, Auburn 95603 (click for map)

Parking? Free.

Contact: Karen Hancock, 530-885-0950

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

Usually, 10-10:30am is group business and announcements
Most meetings have guest speakers

1st Tuesday, 10:00am - Noon

RSVP: No

Near Nevada Border

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

Guest speakers every other month or so

3rd Friday, 1:00 - 2:00pm

RSVP: No

Mendocino, Lake, and Humboldt Counties

Eureka

Immanuel Lutheran Church
3230 Harrison Ave., Eureka 95503 (click for map)

Parking? Free.

Contact: Ken and Rose Bond, 707-826-7764

Notes:

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

Notes:

Usually open discussion

2nd Monday, 2:00 - 3:30pm

RSVP: Yes

Central Coast

Arroyo Grande Caregivers Only ("North County")

Call group leader for location

Contact: Dixie Parker, 805-474-1525

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

Usually open discussion
Occasional guest speakers
No meeting: July and August

3rd Tuesday, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

RSVP: No

Highway 395

Victorville ("High Desert")

Sterling Commons

17797 Lindero Rd., Victorville 92395

Contact: For meeting info: Inland Caregiver Resource Center, 800-675-6694, for questions about PD: Ann Miner

Notes:

Generally guest speakers
No meeting: August

2nd Thursday, 10:00am - noon

RSVP: No