PD Support Groups in Northern California

Adult Children PD Caregivers, Virtual, 4th Tuesday, 7-8:30pm

Adult Children PD Caregivers Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Denise Dagan, 650-867-7419, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach

Facilitator: Alanah Rosenbloom, MSW

Notes:

For adult child PD caregivers who live/work on the San Francisco Peninsula or in the South Bay or whose parent lives/receives medical care here

Virtual meetings

4th Tuesday,
7-8:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Virtual, Quarterly

DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)/Stanford

Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle and Denise Dagan, 650-724-6090, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach

Notes:

Meetings resumed as of August 2023

Virtual Meetings

Quarterly

Grupo de Parkinson en Español, Virtuales, Tercer Miércoles, 5:30-6:30pm PT

Stanford - Grupo de Parkinson en Español

Contacto para detalles de la reunión y facilitador: Carla Abdelnour, MD, PhD, Stanford Neurology

Contacto para información acerca del grupo: Robin Riddle (no habla Español)

Notes:

Abierto a personas con enfermedad de Parkinson y sus familias que residen en el centro y norte de California, no solo a los pacientes de Stanford.
En este grupo rompemos el aislamiento, compartimos experiencias, conectamos y aprendemos en un lugar de confianza
Durante los primeros 15 minutos, el facilitador presentará información educativa sobre un síntoma de Parkinson

Reuniones virtuales

Tercer miércoles,
5:30-6:30pm
hora del Pacífico

RSVP: No

LBD Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Sunday, Odd Months, 5-7pm

San Francisco Bay Area - LBD Caregiver-Only Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle, 650-814-0848, Brain Support Network

Facilitators: Caregivers whose loved ones have passed away and the Lewy body dementia diagnosis was confirmed through brain donation

Notes:

2024 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of odd numbered months, except May, which is the 3rd Sunday
For caregivers coping with Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's disease dementia, and dementia with Lewy bodies who live in Northern or Central California. (This is not a meeting for caregivers to those with typical Parkinson’s Disease.)

Virtual meetings

2nd Sunday, odd months, 5-7pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Men with PD, Virtual, 1st and 3rd Monday, 3-4pm

Peninsula - Parkinson's Men's Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle, 650-724-6090, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach

Notes:

For men with Parkinson's (any age or any stage of PD) who live on the San Francisco Peninsula

Virtual meetings

1st and 3rd Monday, 3-4pm

RSVP: No

MSA Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Sunday, 3-4pm and 1st Wednesday noon-1pm

Northern/Central California - MSA Caregiver-Only Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle, 650-814-0848, Brain Support Network

Facilitators: Caregivers whose loved ones have passed away and the multiple system atrophy diagnosis was confirmed through brain donation

Notes:

2024 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of odd months, except May, which is the 3rd Sunday
For caregivers coping with multiple system atrophy, atypical parkinsonism, or Parkinson's Plus who live in Northern or Central California

Virtual meetings

2nd Sunday, odd months,
5-7pm

RSVP: Yes, required

MSA (with Diagnosis), Virtual, 2nd Sunday, 3-4pm and 1st Wednesday noon-1pm

Northern/Central California - MSA (with Diagnosis) Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle, 650-814-0848, Brain Support Network

Facilitators: Self-led meeting of those with a multiple system atrophy diagnosis

Notes:

2024 meeting dates alternate between the second Sunday, 3-4pm (even-numbered months) and the first Wednesday, noon-1pm (odd-numbered months)
For those with a diagnosis of multiple system atrophy who live in Northern or Central California. (Not for caregivers.)

Virtual meetings

2nd Sunday,
3-4pm and

1st Wednesday
noon-1pm

RSVP: Yes, preferred

PSP and CBD Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Sunday, Odd Months 5-7pm

Northern/Central California - PSP and CBD Caregiver-Only Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle, 650-814-0848, Brain Support Network

Facilitators: Caregivers whose loved ones have passed away and the progressive supranuclear palsy or corticobasal degeneration diagnosis was confirmed through brain donation

Notes:

2024 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of odd months, except May, which is the 3rd Sunday
For caregivers coping with progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, or corticobasal syndrome who live in Northern or Central California

Virtual meetings

2nd Sunday, odd months
5-7pm

RSVP: Yes, required

PSP and CBD (with Diagnosis), Virtual, 2nd Sunday, 12:30-1pm

Northern/Central California - PSP and CBD (with Diagnosis) Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle, 650-814-0848, Brain Support Network

Facilitators: Self-led meeting of those with a progressive supranuclear palsy or corticobasal degeneration diagnosis

Notes:

2024 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday, except in May, which is the 3rd Sunday
For those with a diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, or corticobasal syndrome who live in Northern or Central California. (Not for caregivers.)

Virtual meetings

2nd Sunday,
12:30-1pm

RSVP: Yes, preferred

Wednesday Dialog, Virtual, Every other Wednesday, 2:30-3:30pm

Wednesday Dialogue

Contact for meeting details: PD-Connect

Facilitators: Lisa Oei, DPT, 415-604-2477, PD-Connect

Notes:

Open, unmoderated forum where people with Parkinson's can have a frank dialogue. Share your local resources, learn about how others are managing their symptoms, or express the trials and triumphs of your journey with PD.
At the meeting time, click the link to join.
Meeting ID: 4444066660.

Virtual meetings

Every other Wednesday,
2:30-3:30pm

RSVP: Yes, preferred

Newly Diagnosed, Virtual, 2nd Tuesday, 1-2:30pm

San Francisco - Newly Diagnosed PD

Contact for meeting details: Susan Heath, RN, 415-475-3237, UCSF

Notes:

Open to anyone - not just UCSF patients and caregivers
For those diagnosed within the last five years
Occasional speakers

Virtual meetings

2nd Tuesday,
1-2:30pm

RSVP: Yes, preferred

PD Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Monday, 2:30-3:30pm

San Francisco - Care Partner Support Group

Contact: Lisa Oei, 415-604-2477, PD-Connect

Notes:

At the meeting time use this link to join
Began March 2023
In person meetings discontinued as of May 2024

Virtual Meetings

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

RSVP: No

PD Community, In-Person, 3rd Wednesday, 10:15am-Noon

San Francisco

Location: Sutter Pacific, Room 312B - Classroom 30, 1101 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94109

Contact for meeting details: LaFlora, 415-600-3175, or Crystal, 415-600-0503 (regular business hours), Sutter Pacific (California Pacific Medical Center) Neurology Clinic

Notes:

Open to anyone - not just Sutter Pacific (CPMC) patients

In-person meetings

3rd Wednesday, 10:15am-Noon

RSVP: Yes, required

PD Community, Virtual, 3rd Tuesday, 4-5:30pm

San Francisco

Contact for meeting details: Movement Disorders Center, 415-379-5530

Facilitator: Annie Li Wong, GNP, movement disorders nurse practitioner, SFVA

Notes:

Open to anyone - not just VA patients

Virtual meetings

3rd Tuesday,
4-5:30pm

RSVP: No

Young Onset, Virtual, 1st Tuesday, 5:30-7pm

San Francisco - Young Onset PD

Contact for meeting details: Monica Volz, RN, 415-353-7382, UCSF

Notes:

Open to anyone - not just UCSF patients and caregivers
For those diagnosed at age 50 and younger, and their caregivers
Guest speaker for first 45 minutes and then open discussion for last 45 minutes

Virtual meetings

1st Tuesday,
5:30-7pm

RSVP: Yes, preferred

Belmont, PD Caregivers, In-person 1st Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm - Virtual, 3rd Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm

Belmont – PD Caregivers Support Group

Location: Silverado Belmont Hills Memory Care, 1301 Ralston Ave, Belmont, CA 94002

Contact for meeting details: Denise Dagan, 650-867-7419, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach

Facilitator: Ann Blick Hamer, LCSW

Notes:

For caregivers living/working in the Belmont area - not just for caregivers whose family members are at Silverado.

In-person meetings, indoors

1st Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm
Virtual meetings

3rd Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Daly City, PD Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Tuesday, 11:30am-1:30pm

Daly City – PD Caregivers Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Denise Dagan, 650-867-7419, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach

Facilitator: Ann Blick Hamer, LCSW

Virtual meetings

2nd Tuesday, 11:30am-1:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Foster City, PD Community, In-person, 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 11:15am-12:15pm

Foster City

Location: Atria Senior Living, 707 Thayer Lane, Foster City, CA 94404

Contact for meeting details: Will Corkern, 650-534-7799

Notes:

Open to anyone, not just Atria residents
1st Tuesday: talk and question-and-answer with movement disorder specialist Salima Brillman, MD
In-person meetings (with non-residents) resumed April 2022

In-person meetings

1st and 3rd Tuesday,
11:15am-12:15pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Half Moon Bay, PD Community, In-person, 1st Monday, 2:30-3:30pm

Half Moon Bay ("PD Coastside")

Location: Senior Coastsiders (senior center), 925 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Contact for meeting details: Jeff Perls, 650-726-7199

Notes:

In-person meetings resumed May 2023
Watch video of PD-related talk for first 45 minutes and then open discussion for 15 minutes

In-person meetings

1st Monday,
2:30-3:30pm

RSVP: No

Los Altos, PD Caregivers, In-person, 2nd Tuesday, 10:30am-Noon

Los Altos – PD Caregivers Support Group

Location: Los Altos United Methodist Church (LAUMC), 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024

Contact for meeting details: Denise Dagan, 650-867-7419, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach

Facilitator: Alanah Rosenbloom, MSW

Notes:

For caregivers living/working in the Los Altos area

In-person meetings, indoors

2nd Tuesday, 10:30am-Noon

RSVP: Yes, required

Menlo Park, PD Caregivers, In-person, Outdoors, 2nd Friday, Noon-2pm

Menlo Park – PD Caregivers Support Group

Location: Outside of group member's home, Menlo Park, CA, 94025

Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle, 650-724-6090, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach

Facilitator: Susan Weisberg, LCSW

In-person meetings, outdoors

2nd Friday, Noon-2pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Menlo Park, PD Caregivers, In-person, Outdoors, 3rd Tuesday, Noon-2pm

Menlo Park – PD Caregivers Support Group

Location: Outside of group member's home, Menlo Park, CA, 94025

Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle, 650-724-6090, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach

Facilitator: Stephne Lencioni, LCSW

In-person meetings, outdoors

3rd Tuesday, Noon-2pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Palo Alto, PD Community, Virtual, 2nd Wednesday, 2:30-4pm

Palo Alto

Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle, 650-724-6090, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach

Notes:

Local guest speakers in webinar format with audience questions
View archived recordings of previous speakers on Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach website
Complete online form to be adding to monthly reminder with guest speaker details

Virtual meetings

2nd Wednesday, 2:30-4pm

RSVP: No

Palo Alto, Young Onset PD, Virtual, 2nd Tuesday, 7-8:30 pm

Palo Alto - Young Onset PD/Stanford

Contact for meeting details: John Mamin, 650-248-7363

Notes:

Open to those diagnosed with PD by age 50 or younger
About eight guest speakers per year
View handouts and slides from some speakers

Virtual meetings

2nd Tuesday,
7-8:30 pm

RSVP: No

Peninsula Women with PD, In-Person, 2nd Wednesday, Noon-2pm

Peninsula - Parkinson's Women Support

Contact for meeting details: Sarah Eitzman

Notes:

For women with Parkinson's (any age or any stage of PD)
View newspaper article

Virtual meetings

2nd Wednesday, Noon-2pm

RSVP: Yes, required

San Mateo, LBD Caregivers, In-person Meetings, Possibly Outdoors, 2nd Sunday, even months, 5-7pm

San Mateo - LBD Caregiver-Only Support Group

Location: Restaurant, San Mateo, CA 94401

Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle, 650-814-0848, Brain Support Network

Facilitators: Caregivers whose loved ones have passed away and the Lewy body dementia diagnosis was confirmed through brain donation

Notes:

2024 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of even numbered months, except February, which is the 3rd Sunday.
Group meets on the outdoor patio of a restaurant. (Indoors, if poor weather.) Most attendees have dinner (separate checks).

In-person meetings, possibly outdoors

2nd Sunday, even months,
5-7pm

RSVP: Yes, required

San Mateo, MSA Caregivers, In-person possibly outdoors 2nd Sunday, even months, 5-7pm

San Mateo - MSA Caregiver-Only Support Group

Location: Restaurant, San Mateo, CA 94401

Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle, 650-814-0848, Brain Support Network

Facilitators: Caregivers whose loved ones have passed away and the multiple system atrophy diagnosis was confirmed through brain donation

Notes:

2024 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of even numbered months, except February, which is the 3rd Sunday.
Group meets on the outdoor patio of a restaurant. (Indoors, if poor weather.) Most attendees have dinner (separate checks).

In-person meetings, possibly outdoors

2nd Sunday, even months,
5-7pm

RSVP: Yes, required

San Mateo PSP and CBD Caregivers, In-person, Possibly Outdoors, 2nd Sunday, even months, 5-7pm

San Mateo - PSP and CBD Caregiver-Only Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle, 650-814-0848, Brain Support Network

Facilitators: Caregivers whose loved ones have passed away and the progressive supranuclear palsy or corticobasal degeneration diagnosis was confirmed through brain donation

Notes:

2024 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of even numbered months, except February, which is the 3rd Sunday.
Group meets on the outdoor patio of a restaurant. (Indoors, if poor weather.) Most attendees have dinner (separate checks).

In-person meetings, possibly outdoors

2nd Sunday, even months,
5-7pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Gilroy, PD Community, In-person meetings 2nd Monday, 1:30-3pm

Gilroy

Location: Merrill Gardens, 7600 Isabella Way, Gilroy, CA 95020

Contact for meeting details: Christel Morley, 408-691-5982

Notes:

Open to anyone, not just Merrill Gardens residents. Non-residents must sign in at the front desk.

In-person meetings

2nd Monday,
1:30-3pm

RSVP: No

San Jose, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), In-person, 2nd Thursday, 1:30-3pm

San Jose - DBS Support Group

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital, 2425 Samaritan Dr., San Jose, CA 95124

Contact for meeting details: Charmaine Eng, 408-723-8116

Notes:

For those who have had DBS surgery, are DBS candidates, care partners, or just curious
Guest speakers will provide information and answer questions
Directions: Use this 3-D hospital campus map to get your bearings. Use the North entrance. Take elevator C to the 2nd floor, conference room 5. Arrive early to find parking.

In-person meeting

2nd Thursday, 1:30-3pm

RSVP: Yes

San Jose, PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Thursday, 10-11am

San Jose/The Villages - PD Caregivers Support Group

Location: The Villages, Cribari Center Forum Room, 5000 Cribari Lane, San Jose, CA 95135

Contact for meeting details: Alice Pratte, 408-223-8033, or Madhu Goyal, MD (retired)

Notes:

Tell staff at the entrance gate you are attending the Parkinson's Caregiver Support Group
Entrance gate staff and signage will direct attendees to the Cribari Center

In-person meetings

3rd Thursday,
10-11am

RSVP: No

San Jose, PD Caregivers, In-person, 4th Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm

San Jose/Willow Glen - PD Caregivers Support Group

Location: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Street, San Jose, CA 95125

Contact for meeting details: Charmaine Eng, 408-723-8116

Notes:

For caregivers living/working in the San Jose area

In-person meetings

4th Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm

RSVP: No

San Jose, PD Community, In-person, 1st Friday, 10-11:30am

San Jose/Willow Glen

Location: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Street, San Jose, CA 95125

Contact for meeting details: Dave Lambert, 408-505-4398, or Pat Flanigan, 408-313-1271

Notes:

Guest speakers at most meetings. Discussion at others.
No meeting: July.

In-person meetings

1st Friday,
10am-11:30am

RSVP: No

Hollister, PD Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Friday, 1:30-3:30pm

Hollister

Contact for meeting details: Christina Andrade, 831-975-5841, Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center

Virtual meetings

2nd Friday,
1:30-3:30pm

RSVP: No

Albany/Berkeley/Oakland, PD Community, Virtual, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Thursday, 4-5:30pm

Albany/Berkeley/Oakland - General PD Support

Contact for meeting details: PD Active, 510-479-6119

Facilitator: Roslyn Kleinsinger, LCSW (retired)

Notes:

Pre-registration required. Visit PD Active webpage for registration link.

Virtual meetings

1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Thursday,
4-5:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Berkeley, Adult Children PD Caregivers, Virtual, 4th Monday, 7-8:30pm

Berkeley - Adult Children of People with Parkinson’s Support Group

Contact and facilitator: Rachel Goldstone, MD

Contact for meeting details: PD Active, 510-479-6119

Notes:

Open to those who are adult children of people with Parkinson's

Virtual meetings

4th Monday,
7-8:30pm

RSVP: No

Berkeley, African Americans with PD, Virtual, 1st Friday, 12:30-1:30pm

Berkeley - African Americans Living with Parkinson's (AALP)

Contact for meeting details: PD Active, 510-479-6119

Notes:

Improve quality of life and decrease well-documented health disparities within the AALP community

Virtual meetings

1st Friday,
12:30-1:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Berkeley, Grupo de Conexión en Español, Reuniones Virtuales, El último Miércoles, 5:30pm

Berkeley - Grupo de Conexión en Español

Contacto para detalles de la reunión: PD Active, 510-200-8044

Facilitadora: trabajadora social

Notes:

En este grupo rompemos el aislamiento, compartimos experiencias, conectamos y aprendemos en un lugar de confianza. Abierto a personas con enfermedad de Parkinson y sus familias.
Organizado por PD Active
Regístrate para la teleconferencia

Reuniones virtuales

El último Miércoles, 5:30pm

RSVP: No

Berkeley, Mild/Recently Diagnosed Caregivers, Virtual, 3rd Wednesday, 3:30-5pm

Berkeley - Mild / Recently Diagnosed Care Partners Support Group

Contact for meeting details: PD Active, 510-479-6119

Notes:

For caregivers of those who have been recently diagnosed or have mild PD symptoms
Self-facilitated

Virtual meetings

3rd Wednesday, 3:30-5pm

RSVP: No

Berkeley, Moderate PD Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 3-5pm

Berkeley - Moderate Care Partners Support Group

Contact for meeting details: PD Active, 510-479-6119

Notes:

For caregivers of those with moderate PD symptoms
Self-facilitated

Virtual meetings

2nd and 4th Wednesday,
3-5pm

RSVP: No

Berkeley, Advanced PD Caregivers, Virtual, 3rd Thursday, 3-5pm

Berkeley - Care Partners Support Group/Advanced PD

Contact for meeting details: PD Active, 510-479-6119

Notes:

For caregivers of those with moderate-to-advanced PD symptoms
Self-facilitated

Virtual meetings

3rd Thursday,
3-5pm

RSVP: No

Berkeley, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Virtual, 1st Monday, 5-6pm

Berkeley - Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Contact for meeting details and moderator: Jane Summer, PD Active member

Notes:

For those considering getting DBS and those who have had DBS and would like to talk to others living with DBS

Virtual meetings

1st Monday,
5-6pm

RSVP: No

Berkeley Heart Circle, Virtual, 1st Saturday, 10:30am-Noon

Berkeley - Heart Circle

Contact for meeting details: Jodeane Pringle, cell 650-814-8388, or PD Active, 510-479-6119

Facilitators: Michelle Johnston and Jodeane Pringle

Notes:

Includes guided meditation and sharing on topic of mutual interest

Virtual meetings

1st Saturday, 10:30am-Noon

RSVP: No

Berkeley PD Active Forum, Virtual, Saturday, 10:30am-12:30pm (schedule varies)

Berkeley Forum ("PD Active Forum")

Contact for meeting details: PD Active, 510-479-6119

Notes:

Four to six times per year with guest speakers or round table discussion
Advance registration required. When scheduled, registration link will be posted to PD Active calendar
Suggested $10 donation

Virtual meetings

Saturday, 10:30am-12:30pm (schedule varies)

RSVP: Yes, required

Berkeley, Salon, Virtual, 2nd Sunday, 3-5pm

Berkeley - Salon

Contact for meeting details: Herb Heinz, 510-821-4632, and Gary Turchin

Notes:

Present poetry, prose, art, music, dance, improv, paintings, etc. by you or any artist. Or just observe. Presentations by people with PD will have priority.

Virtual meetings

2nd Sunday,
3-5pm

RSVP: No

Berkeley, Women with PD, Virtual, 1st Tuesday, 4:30-6pm

Berkeley - Women with PD

Contact for meeting details: PD Active, 510-479-6119

Notes:

Open to anyone in the East Bay with any stage of Parkinson's who identify as female

Virtual meetings

1st Tuesday,
4:30-6pm

RSVP: Yes

Berkeley, Young Onset PD, Virtual, 2nd Wednesday, 5-6pm and 4th Friday, 10-11am

Berkeley - Young Onset PD

Contact for meeting details: PD Active, 510-479-6119

Notes:

For those diagnosed with PD in early fifties or younger, or those young at heart
Occasional socially-distanced hikes

Virtual meetings

2nd Wednesday, 5-6pm and 4th Friday, 10-11am

RSVP: No

Brentwood, Delta Shadow Boxers, In-person, 1st Wednesday, 2-5pm

Brentwood ("Delta Shadow Boxers")

Location: Merrill Gardens, 2600 Balfour Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513

Contact for meeting details: Sue Schnittker, 925-550-2756

Notes:

Occasional guest speakers (who start speaking about 2:30pm)
No meeting in July or December
In-person meetings resumed January 2023

In-person meetings

1st Wednesday,
2-5pm

RSVP: No

Brentwood, PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Tuesday, 11:30am

Brentwood - PD Caregivers Support Group

Location: various restaurants in the Brentwood area

Contact for meeting details: Sue Schnittker, 925-550-2756

Notes:

In-person monthly lunches resumed January 2023

In-person meetings

3rd Tuesday, 11:30am

RSVP: No

Brentwood, Women with PD, In-person, 3rd Thursday, 11:30am

Brentwood - Women with PD Luncheons

Location: Various restaurants

Contact for meeting details: Lorrie Brunell, 925-848-4189

Notes:

In-person monthly lunches began April 2023

In-person meetings

2nd Tuesday, 11:30am

Fremont, PD Community, Virtual, 4th Monday, 7-9pm

Fremont

Contact for meeting details: Barbara DeGregorio, 510-657-2880

Notes:

Meeting virtually, typically with guest speakers
No meetings: May and December

Virtual meetings

4th Monday,
7-9pm

RSVP: No

Oakland, PD Community, In-person, 4th Thursday, 1-2:30pm

Oakland - General PD Support

Location: North Oakland Senior Center Activity Room, 5714 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94609

Contact for meeting details: PD Active Program Director, Cathy Ball, 510-479-6119

Facilitators: Roslyn Kleinsinger, LCSW (retired) and Adam Mizock

Notes:

Pre-registration required. Visit PD Active webpage for registration link.
Entrance and ample free parking behind the building — Enter on 58th St.

In-person meetings

4th Thursday,
1-2:30pm

RSVP: No

Pleasanton, PD Community, In-person, 2nd Saturday, 10:30am-noon

Pleasanton ("Tri Valley")

Location: Lynnewood United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 4444 Black Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Contact for meeting details: Mary Behrendt, 925-989-0209

In-person meetings

2nd Saturday, 10:30am-Noon

RSVP: No

Union City, PD Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd and 4th Monday, 2-3pm

Union City - PD Caregivers Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Robert Magbanua, City of Union City, 510-675-5600, or fill out this form to join.

Facilitator: Nancy Flores

Notes:

This group seeks to share experiences, empower, and lend support to fellow caregivers through guided mindful meditation and Yoga techniques.

Virtual meetings

2nd and 4th Monday,
2-3pm

RSVP: No

Walnut Creek, Lunch & Learn, Virtual, 3rd Wednesday, Noon-1pm

Walnut Creek - “Lunch and Learn”

Contact for meeting details: Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo (PNMD)

Notes:

Monthly guest speakers. To receive an email with guest speaker info and a meeting link, contact PNMD
View archived recordings of past speakers

Virtual meetings

3rd Wednesday, Noon-1pm

RSVP: No

Walnut Creek, Men with PD, In-person, 3rd Saturday, 10-11:15am

Walnut Creek - Men with Parkinson’s

Location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Contact for meeting details: Mitch Morrison, 781-964-2345

In-person meetings

3rd Saturday,
10-11:15am

RSVP: No

Walnut Creek, Men with PD, Virtual, 1st Saturday, 10-11:30am

Walnut Creek - Men with Parkinson’s

Contact for meeting details:

1st Saturday, 10-11:30am: Dennis Krauss, 401-864-8438

Virtual meetings

1st Saturday,
10-11:30am

RSVP: No

Walnut Creek, Men with PD, Virtual, 1st Saturday, 10:30am-noon

Walnut Creek - Men with Parkinson’s

Contact for meeting details:

1st Saturday, 10:30am-Noon: Mark Ouyang, 925-200-1952

Virtual meetings

1st Saturday, 10:30am-Noon

RSVP: No

Walnut Creek, Men with PD, Virtual, 2nd Tuesday, 2-3pm

Walnut Creek - Men with Parkinson’s

Contact for meeting details:

2nd Tuesday, 2-3pm: Rick Stevens, 925-939-4210

Virtual meetings

2nd Tuesday,
2-3pm

RSVP: No

Walnut Creek, PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Saturday, 10-11:15am

Walnut Creek - PD Caregivers Support Group

Location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Contact for meeting details, and Facilitators: Jan Browne, 925-899-6685, and Linda Leong, 925-944-3582

In-person meetings

3rd Saturday,
10-11:15am

RSVP: No

Walnut Creek, PD Caregivers, Virtual, 1st Friday, 1-2:15pm

Walnut Creek - PD Caregivers Support Group

Contact for meeting details, and Facilitators: Lorie McGuinness, 925-980-4011, and Donna Campo, 925-324-0998

Notes:

For caregivers living/working in the Walnut Creek area

Virtual meetings

1st Friday,
1-2:15pm

RSVP: No

Walnut Creek, PD Community, In-person, 3rd Saturday, 11:30am-12:30pm

Walnut Creek (“Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo”)

Location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Contact for meeting details: Rick Stevens, 925-932-4210

Notes:

Prior to this meeting, there are meetings for men with PD, women with PD, and caregivers
In-person meetings resumed May 2023
$50/year annual membership to Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo

In-person meetings

3rd Saturday, 11:30-12:30pm

RSVP: No

Walnut Creek, Women with PD, In-person, 3rd Saturday, 10-11:15am

Walnut Creek - Women with Parkinson’s

Location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Contact for meeting details: Rosemary Way, 925-476-5661

In-person meetings

3rd Saturday,
10-11:15am

RSVP: No

Walnut Creek, Women’s with PD, Virtual, 1st Saturday, 10-11am

Walnut Creek - Women’s with Parkinson’s

Contact for meeting details: Alexa Donahoe, 925-597-5099

Notes:

For women who are newly diagnosed or have had PD for longer

Virtual meetings

1st Saturday,
10-11am

RSVP: No

Benicia, PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Saturday, 2pm

Benicia Parkinson's Carepartner Support Group

Location: Benicia Lutheran Church, 201 Raymond Dr., Benicia, CA 94510

Contact for meeting details: Brad Miller, 707-515-9216

Notes:

Usually guest speakers
In-person meetings resumed in May 2022

In-person meetings

3rd Saturday,
2pm

RSVP: No

Benicia, PD Community, In-person, 2nd Saturday, 10-11:30am

Benicia

Location: Benicia Lutheran Church, 201 Raymond Dr., Benicia, CA 94510

Contact for meeting details: Brad Miller, 707-515-9216

Notes:

Usually guest speakers
In-person meetings resumed in May 2022

In-person meetings

2nd Saturday,
10-11:30am

RSVP: No

Kentfield, PD Community, Virtual, 1st Monday, 2:30-3:30pm

Kentfield ("PD-Connect")

Contact for meeting details: Lisa Oei, DPT, 415-604-2477, PD-Connect

Notes:

Guest speakers
See PD-Connect calendar for virtual meeting link

Virtual meetings

1st Monday,
2:30-3:30pm

RSVP: No

Mill Valley, PD Caregivers, In-person, 1st Thursday, 11am-1pm

Mill Valley - Marin PD Caregiver Support Group

Location: The Redwoods, 40 Camino Alto, Room 2/4 L, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Contact for meeting details: Debby Thurlow, 415-302-0362

Notes:

Periodic guest speakers
Parking is more available across the street at Safeway
People with PD meet in a separate room at the same time

In-person meetings

1st Thursday,
11am-1pm

RSVP: No

Mill Valley, PD Community, In-person, 1st Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm

Mill Valley - PD Support Group

Location: The Redwoods, 40 Camino Alto, Room 2/3 L, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Contact for meeting details: Debby Thurlow, 415-302-0362

Notes:

Periodic guest speakers
Parking is more available across the street at Safeway
Care partners meet in a separate room at the same time

In-person meetings

1st Thursday,
11:30am-1:30pm

RSVP: No

Napa, PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Thursday, 2:45-4:45pm

Napa - PD Caregivers Support Group

Location: Napa Senior Center, Oak Room, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa, CA 94559

Contact for meeting details: Ellin Becker, 415-577-6000

Notes:

RSVP required before each meeting

In-person meetings, indoors

3rd Thursday, 2:45-4:45pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Napa, PD Community, In-person, 2nd Sunday, 4-5:30pm

Napa

Location: New Life Napa Church, 2625 First St., Napa, CA 94558

Contact for meeting details: Colleen Winters, 209-602-1536

Notes:

Guest speakers
Day may change around holidays

In-person meetings

2nd Sunday,
4-5:30pm

RSVP: No

Petaluma, PD Community, Virtual, Each Friday, 1-2pm

Petaluma

Contact for meeting details: Judy Jeri, 707-766-8521

Virtual meetings

Each Friday,
1-2pm

RSVP: No

Santa Rosa, Men with PD, Virtual, 1st Thursday, 11:30am-1pm

Santa Rosa ("Sonoma County") - Men with Parkinson's

Contact for meeting details: Paula Marsh

Notes:

Virtual discussion group for men with PD

Virtual meetings

1st Thursday, 11:30am-1pm

RSVP: No

Santa Rosa, PD Caregivers, Virtual, 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am

Santa Rosa (“Sonoma County”) - PD Care Partners Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Paula Marsh, 408-813-8743

Notes:

Self-facilitated

Virtual meetings

1st and 3rd Friday, 11am

RSVP: No

Santa Rosa, PD Community, Hybrid (in-person and virtual), 2nd Saturday, 1-3pm

Santa Rosa

Contact for meeting details: Peter Karp, 707-318-9102 and Paula Marsh, 408-813-8743

Notes:

For first hour, guest speakers. Then, for the second hour, virtual break-out rooms for those with PD (same meeting link as first hour) and those who are caregivers (different link).
Subscribe to monthly newsletter, which contains speaker and meeting link info
Archived recordings of past speaker presentations and slides are on the Parkinson’s Support Group of Sonoma County website

Hybrid meetings (in-person and virtual)

2nd Saturday,
1-3pm

RSVP: No

Santa Rosa, Women with PD, Virtual, 3rd Wednesday, 1-2pm

Santa Rosa ("Sonoma County") - Women with Parkinson's

Contact for meeting details: Anne Hatfield

Notes:

Virtual discussion group for women with PD

Virtual meetings

3rd Wednesday, 1-2pm

RSVP: No

Sonoma, PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Wednesday, 3-4pm

Sonoma Parkinson's Care Partner Support Group

Location: Sonoma Hills Retirement Home, 405 W MacArthur St, Sonoma, CA 95476

Contact for meeting details: Joy Bennett

In-person meetings

3rd Wednesday, 3-4pm

RSVP: No

Sonoma, PD Community, In-person, 4th Friday, 10am-noon

Sonoma Parkinson's Support Group

Location: Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476, Room 110

Contact for meeting details: Joy Bennett

Notes:

A discussion group for people with PD and care partners

In-person meetings

4th Friday,
10am-noon

RSVP: No

Vacaville, PD Community, In-person, 4th Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm

Vacaville

Location: McBride Center, 91 Town Square Place, Vacaville, CA 95688

Contact for meeting details: Rick Newman, 707-999-6845, and John Alonso, 707-689-6613

In-person meetings

4th Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm

RSVP: No

Aptos, People with PD, Virtual, 1st and 3rd Friday, 1-2:30pm

Aptos (Santa Cruz County) - Peer Support for those with Parkinson’s

Contact for meeting details: Steven Barisof, 831-426-6575

Facilitators: Steven Barisof, 831-426-6575

Notes:

Open to PwP in Santa Cruz County only

Virtual meetings

1st and 3rd Friday,
1-2:30pm

RSVP: No

Aromas, Bereavement, In-person, 2nd Wednesday, 1:30pm

Aromas - Grief Group

Contact for meeting details: Cindy Slade, 831-227-3030

Notes:

Meets at a residence

In-person meetings

2nd Wednesday, 1:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties - Movement Disorders Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Wednesday, 1:30-3pm

Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties - Movement Disorders and Mobility Challenges Caregiver Support Group

Facilitator: Christina Andrade, 800-624-8304, Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center

Virtual meetings

2nd Wednesday,
1:30-3pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Pacific Grove, PD Community, In-person, 2nd Tuesday, 3-4pm

Pacific Grove - Monterey Parkinson's Support Group

Location: Sally Griffin Senior Center (Meals on Wheels Center), 700 Jewell, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Contact: Kip Hudson, 831-372-4982

Notes:

Guest speakers four times/year
No December meeting

In-person meetings

2nd Tuesday,
3-4pm

RSVP: No

Santa Cruz, Bereavement, In-person, 3rd Wednesday, 2:30pm

Santa Cruz - Growing Forward Group

Contact for meeting details: Judy Scott, 831-419-6511

Notes:

For people who have lost a loved one to PD and are actively moving on and seeking new growth experiences
Meets at a residence

In-person meetings

3rd Wednesday, 2:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Santa Cruz, PD Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Thursday, 4-5:30pm

Santa Cruz - PD Caregivers Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Sue, 408-623-4466.

Notes:

There's also a 2nd and 4th Wednesday (2-3:30pm) virtual group that is closed to new members

Virtual meetings

2nd Thursday, 4-5:30pm

RSVP: Yes, preferred

Santa Cruz, PD Caregivers, Virtual, 3rd Wednesday, 1:30-3pm

Santa Cruz - PD Caregivers Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Audrey Trautwein, 831-419-2995

Notes:

There's also a 2nd and 4th Wednesday (2-3:30pm) virtual group that is closed to new members

Virtual meetings

3rd Wednesday, 1:30-3pm

RSVP: Yes, preferred

Santa Cruz, Women with PD, In-person, 3rd Thursday, 1pm

Santa Cruz - Women with PD Lunch

Location: Restaurants in the Santa Cruz area

Contact for meeting details: Aura Oslapas, 415-527-7855

In-person meetings

3rd Thursday, 1pm

RSVP: Yes

Santa Cruz, Women with PD, Virtual, 2nd Wednesday, 4-5pm

Santa Cruz - Women with PD Teatime

Contact for meeting details: Aura Oslapas, 415-527-7855

Virtual meetings

2nd Wednesday,
4-5pm

RSVP: Yes

Soquel, PD Community, Hybrid (in-person and virtual) , 1st Wednesday, 2-3:30pm

Soquel (Santa Cruz County)

Location: Congregational Church of Soquel, Parish Hall, 4951 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA 95073

Contact for meeting details: Karen Williams, 831-708-2906

Notes:

Usually guest speakers
Subscribe to newsletter to obtain virtual meeting link or provide email address to Audrey Trautwein
Schedule often changed for January. Picnic in July or August. Potluck in December.
View archived recordings on EasePD website

Hybrid meetings (in-person and virtual)

1st Wednesday,
2-3:30pm

RSVP: No

Carmichael, Young Onset PD, In-person, 1st Tuesday, 6:30-8pm

Carmichael - Young Onset PD

Location: St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 2140 Mission Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608

Contact for meeting details: Susan Lopez-Payan and Danielle Hand-Nicholls

Notes:

Open to anyone though focus is on those with young onset PD who are still working
Occasional guest speakers
No meetings: July, August

In-person meetings

1st Tuesday,
6:30-8pm

RSVP: No

Chico, PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Thursday, 10:30am

Chico - Care Partners

Location: Different coffee shop every month

Contact for meeting details: Bob Murray, 530-321-6157

In-person meetings

3rd Thursday, 10:30am

RSVP: Yes

Chico, PD Community, In-person, 4th Wednesday, 1-2:30pm - Virtual, 2nd Wednesday, 1-2:30pm

Chico

Location: Faith Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 667 E. 1^st Ave. Chico, CA 95926

Contact for meeting details: Terry Donnelly, 650-743-6871, and Bob Murray, 530-321-6157

Notes:

At the time of the virtual meeting, click the link to join.
Password: 886801, Meeting ID: 367 849 214
To join by phone, dial 669-900-6833
RS Boxing follows immediately after the in-person meetings

In-person meetings

4th Wednesday,
1-2:30pm
Virtual meetings

2nd Wednesday, 1-2:30pm

RSVP: No

Davis, PD Caregivers, In-person, 2nd and 4th Thursday, 11am-12:30pm

Davis Caregivers

Location: Davis Senior Center, 646 A Street, Davis, CA 95616

Contact for meeting details: Karen Eagan, 530-564-4323

Notes:

Masks required

In-person meetings

2nd and 4th Thursday,
11am-12:30pm

RSVP: No

Davis, PD Community, In-person, 3rd Thursday, 1:30-3pm

Davis

Location: Davis Senior Center, 646 A Street, Davis, CA 95616

Contact for meeting details: Ken Hale, 530-913-7068

Notes:

Usually open discussion
Occasional guest speakers

In-person meetings

3rd Thursday, 1:30-3pm

RSVP: No

Elk Grove, PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Friday, 10:15am-11:45am

Elk Grove - Parkinson's Care Partner Support Group

Location: Senior Center of Elk Grove, 8230 Civic Center Dr #100, Elk Grove, CA 95757

Contact for meeting details: Myron Jantzen, 916-804-6497 or Laura Copsey, 916-698-7622

In-person meetings

3rd Friday,
10:15am-11:45am

RSVP: No

Elk Grove, PD Community, In-person, 3rd Wednesday, 11am-12:30pm

Elk Grove

Location: Senior Center of Elk Grove, 8230 Civic Center Dr., Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95757

Contact for meeting details: Myron Jantzen, 916-686-4555 or 916-804-6497

In-person meetings

3rd Wednesday, 11am-12:30pm

RSVP: No

El Dorado Hills, PD Caregivers, In-person, 1st and 3rd Friday, 11:30am-1pm

El Dorado Hills/Folsom - Caregiver Lunch

Location: Round Table Pizza, 1151 Riley St, Folsom, CA 95630

Contact for meeting details: Larry Alver, 916-933-2465

In-person meetings

1st and 3rd Friday,
11:30am-1pm

RSVP: No

El Dorado Hills, PD Community, In-person, 4th Monday, 10:30am-Noon - Virtual, 2nd Thursday, 1-2:30pm

El Dorado Hills/Folsom

Location: Folsom Senior Center, 48 Natoma Dr., Folsom, CA 95630

Contact for meeting details: Donna Rixmann, 916-712-9642

Notes:

Usually guest speaker once a month

In-person meetings

4th Monday, 10:30am-Noon

Virtual meetings

2nd Thursday,
1-2:30pm

RSVP: No

Lincoln, PD Caregivers, In-person, 2nd Tuesday, 10-11am

Lincoln - Care Partner Support Group

Location: Lincoln Community Church, 950 East Joiner Parkway, Lincoln, CA 95648

Contact for meeting details: Charlotte James, 916-316-1351

In-person meetings

2nd Tuesday,
10-11am

RSVP: No

Lincoln, PD Community, In-person, 3rd Tuesday, 10-11:30am

Lincoln

Location: Lincoln Hills Community Church, 950 E. Joiner Parkway, Lincoln, CA 95648

Contact for meeting details: Christine Grmolyes, 916-769-0449

In-person meetings

3rd Tuesday,
10-11:30am

RSVP: No

Redding, PD Caregivers, In-person, Every Tuesday, 3-4pm

Anderson/Redding - Care Partner Support Group

Location: Anderson Church of Christ, 3434 North St., Anderson, CA 96007

Contact for meeting details: Kim Hawkins, RN, 530-945-7628

In-person meetings

Every Tuesday,
3-4pm

RSVP: No

Redding, PD Community, In-person, outdoors, 1st and 3rd Friday, 9:30-11am

Redding - Coffee in the Park

Location: Enterprise Park, North Entrance, Redding, CA 96002

Contact for meeting details: Kim Hawkins, RN, 530-945-7628

Notes:

Look for signs to the meeting spot and bring a chair

In-person meetings, outdoors

1st and 3rd Friday,
9:30-11am

RSVP: No

Redding, PD Community, In-person, 2nd Friday, 1:30-3pm

Anderson/Redding

Location: Anderson Church of Christ, 3434 North St., Anderson, CA 96007

Contact for meeting details: Kim Hawkins, RN, 530-945-7628

Notes:

Usual format: First 30 minutes is social time. Then 90-minute meeting (often with a guest speaker). Then 30 minutes of speech therapy.

In-person meetings

2nd Friday,
1:30-3pm

RSVP: No

Roseville, PD Community, In-person, 1st Tuesday, 1:30-3pm

Roseville/Maidu Park

Location: Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville, CA 95661

Contact for meeting details: Kati Rozak, 916-799-9381

Notes:

Group re-started in February 2023

In-person meetings

1st Tuesday,
1:30-3pm

RSVP: No

Sacramento, Hispanos con EP, Reuniones en persona, 3er martes, 6-7:30pm

Sacramento - Grupo de apoyo para los Hispanos con la enfermedad de Parkinson

Ubicación: ACC Senior Services, 7334 Park City Dr., Sacramento 95831

Contacto para detalles de la reunión: Kimberly Arredondo Blanco (habla español), 916-884-7767

Notes:

Este grupo es gratuito y sin costo disponible para aquellos que viven en el condado de Sacramento.
Organizado por la Asociación de Parkinson del Norte de California (PANC)

Reuniones en persona

3er martes,
6-7:30pm

RSVP: No

Sacramento, PD Caregivers, Virtual, 3rd Tuesday, 11am-1pm

Sacramento - PD Caregivers Lunch Bunch

Contact for meeting details: Gain Saetern, Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center, 916-728-9333, ext. 109

Virtual meetings

3rd Tuesday, 11am-1pm

RSVP: No

Sacramento, Post-DBS, Virtual, See meeting schedule in notes section

Sacramento - Post-DBS Support Groups

Contact for meeting details: Jennifer Gannon, 916-734-6231

Notes:

Meeting virtually, as of February 2021, often with guest speakers
2024 Schedule Flyer with meeting topics

Virtual meetings

See meeting schedule in notes section

RSVP: Yes, required

Sacramento/Arden-Arcade, PD Community, In-person, 4th Thursday, 9:30am-Noon

Sacramento/Arden-Arcade

Location: Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95825

Contact for meeting details: Betty Tronson, 916-395-2771, Barbie Light, 916-961-1867

In-person meetings

4th Thursday, 9:30am-Noon

RSVP: Yes, preferred

Sacramento/Gold River, LBD Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Thursday, 10-11:30am

Sacramento/Gold River - Lewy Body Dementia Care Partner Group

Contact for meeting details: Denise Davis, 916-930-9080, Alzheimer’s Association

Virtual meetings

2nd Thursday, 10-11:30am

RSVP: No

Sacramento/Natomas, PD Community, In-person, Last Wednesday, 2-3pm

Sacramento/Natomas

Location: Village at Heritage Park Assisted Living, 2001 Rose Arbor Dr., Sacramento, CA 95835

Contact for meeting details: Kristina Krieger, 530-677-6767, Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC)

In-person meetings

Last Wednesday,
2-3pm

Sacramento South, PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Friday, 12:30pm

Sacramento South - PD Care Partners Support Group

Location: contact for meeting details: Jerry Miyamoto, 916-441-1020

In-person meetings

3rd Friday, 12:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Sacramento South, PD Community, In-person, 2nd Thursday, 10am-Noon

Sacramento/South Area

Location: ACC Senior Services, 7334 Park City Dr., Sacramento, CA 95831

Contact for meeting details: Jerry Miyamoto, 916-441-1020 and David Teraoku, 916-685-4162

In-person meetings

2nd Thursday, 10am-Noon

RSVP: No

Visalia, PD Community, In-person, 1st Friday, 10:30am-Noon

Visalia ("Central Valley")

Location: Visalia United Methodist Church, Preschool Center, 5200 West Caldwell, Visalia, CA 93277

Contact for meeting details: Marilyn Swanson, 559-732-1056

Notes:

Those vaccinated are not required to wear masks. Those not vaccinated are required to wear masks.

In-person meetings

1st Friday, 10:30am-Noon

RSVP: No

Woodland, PD Community, In-person, 1st Wednesday, 1:30-3pm

Woodland

Location: Woodland Community and Senior Center, Meeting Room 1, 2001 East St., Woodland, CA 95776

Contact for meeting details: Steven Briscoe, 510-759-3030

Notes:

Occasional guest speakers

In-person meetings

1st Wednesday, 1:30-3pm

RSVP: No

Yuba City, PD Community, In-person, 2nd Monday, 1pm

Yuba City ("Tri- County")

Location: Sutter North, 969 Plumas St., Room 208, Yuba City, CA 95991

Contact for meeting details: Susan Vantress, 530-701-0039

Notes:

Open discussion with occasional guest speakers

In-person meetings

2nd Monday, 1pm

RSVP: No

Bakersfield, PD Community, In-person, 2nd Tuesday, 2-3pm - Virtual, 4th Tuesday, 2-3pm

Bakersfield

Location: First Presbyterian Church, 1705 17th St., Bakersfield 93301

Contact for meeting details: Paul Gipe, 661-472-1657

Notes:

For in-person meeting, first-time attendees must obtain code for locked church gate

In-person meetings

2nd Tuesday,
2-3pm
Virtual meetings

4th Tuesday,
2-3pm

RSVP: Preferred first time

Clovis, PD Community, In-person, 2nd Saturday, 10am-Noon

Clovis ("Greater Fresno")

Location: St. Peter Lutheran Church, 2550 Gettysburg Ave., Clovis, CA 93611

Contact for meeting details: Lisa Jones

Notes:

Guest speakers
To be added to monthly e-newsletter list, complete online request
Annual summit in February, possibly hybrid (in-person and virtual)
November 2018 video story about group with previous group leader Patty Stratton
Resumed in-person meetings March 2023. Attendance may be limited to accommodate social distancing.

In-person meetings

2nd Saturday, 10am-Noon

RSVP: Yes, required

Clovis, Women with PD, In-person, 1st Monday, 11:30am-1pm

Clovis - Women with PD ("Greater Fresno")

Location: Luna’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, 349 Pollasky Ave., Clovis, CA 93612

Contact for meeting details: Susan Curtis, 559-840-9585

In-person meetings

1st Monday, 11:30am-1pm

RSVP: No

Fresno, PD Community, Hybrid (in-person and virtual), 1st Saturday, 11am - Noon

Fresno ("Movers and Shakers of Fresno")

Location: Move Up Health and Fitness, 3706 W Swift Ave, Fresno, CA 93722

Contact for meeting details: Jessica Tax, 559-369-4284

Notes:

Guest speakers
Enter email to be added to monthly e-newsletter list
No meetings July and December
Began February 2023

Hybrid (in-person and virtual)

1st Saturday, 11am - Noon

RSVP: Preferred (in-person) and Required (virtual)

Lodi, PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Monday, 10am-Noon

Lodi - PD Caregivers Support Group

Location: GracePoint Church, Room 132, 801 S. Lower Sacramento Rd., Lodi, CA 95242

Contact for meeting details: Charlene Martin, 916-600-5769

In-person meetings

3rd Monday, 10am-Noon

RSVP: Yes, required

Lodi, PD Community, In-person, 1st Monday, 10am-12pm

Lodi

Location: GracePoint Church, Meeting Room, 801 S. Lower Sacramento Rd., Lodi, CA 95242

Contact for meeting details: Maureen Olsen, 209-329-1185, and Robin Bray, 209-269-1080

Notes:

Physically-distanced meetings resumed March 2021

In-person meetings, physically distanced

1st Monday, 10am-12pm

RSVP: No

Merced, PD Community, In-person, 3rd Wednesday, 10-11:30am

Merced

Location: Park Merced Assisted Living, 3050 M St, Merced, CA 95348

Contact for meeting details: Jessica Schindler, Park Merced Assisted Living, 209-384-3300

Notes:

No meeting in December
Park Merced reception will direct attendees to the right room
People with Parkinson's and care partners are welcome

In-person Meetings

3rd Wednesday, 10-11:30am

RSVP: Yes, required

Modesto, PD Community, In-person, 3rd Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm

Modesto

Location: Alzheimer's Dementia Support Center, 700 McHenry Ave., Suite B, Modesto, CA 95350

Contact for meeting details: Linda Casale, 209-214-5574

Notes:

No meeting in July or December

In-person meetings

3rd Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm

RSVP: No

Stockton, PD Community, In-person, 4th Thursday, 1-2:30pm

Stockton (San Joaquin County)

Location: O'Connor Woods, 3400 Wagner Heights Road, Stockton, CA 95209

Contact: Lou Basinal, 916-832-3754, Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC)

In-person meetings

4th Thursday,
1-2:30pm

Stockton, Women with PD, Virtual, 4th Thursday, Noon - 2pm

Stockton - Parkinson's Women Support

Contact for meeting details: Leslie Sherman, 209-483-3345

Notes:

For women with Parkinson's (any age or any stage of PD)
Open discussion over lunch

Virtual meetings

4th Thursday, Noon - 2pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Tracy, PD Community, In-person, 3rd Wednesday, 10:30am-Noon

Tracy

Location: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E 9th Street, Tracy, CA 95376

Contact for meeting details: Kathryn Clark, 209 879 3108

Notes:

Group re-starting in fall 2023
Occasional speakers
For people with PD age 50+ and care partners
Conversation is geared toward health and education of what Parkinson's is, what to expect, and peer support.

In-person meetings

3rd Wednesday, 10:30am-Noon

RSVP: No

Auburn, PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Tuesday 11:30am

Auburn - Caregivers Only Lunch

Location: Club Car Restaurant, 836 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603

Contact for meeting details: Karen Hancock, 530-885-0950

In-person meetings

3rd Tuesday 11:30am

RSVP: No

Auburn, PD Community, In-person, 3rd Tuesday, 11:30am

Auburn

Location: Awful Annie's Cafe, 13460 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603

Contact for meeting details: Karen Hancock, 530-885-0950

In-person meetings

3rd Tuesday, 11:30am

RSVP: No

Nevada City/Grass Valley, PD Caregivers, In-person, 4th Thursday, 10:30am

Nevada City/Grass Valley - Carepartners Group

Location: Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains, Channing Room, 246 South Church Street, Grass Valley, CA 95959

Contact for meeting details: Jennifer Westoby, 408-313-3524 or 530-268-2563

In-person meetings

4th Thursday, 10:30am

RSVP: No

Nevada City/Grass Valley, PD Community, In-person, 3rd Thursday, 1:15pm

Nevada City/Grass Valley

Location: Nevada County Library, Gene Albaugh Room, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959

Contact for meeting details: Jennifer Westoby, 408-313-3524 or 530-268-2563

Notes:

Presentations, guest speakers, and group discussion on a different topic each month

In-person meetings

3rd Thursday, 1:15pm

RSVP: No

Placerville, PD Community, In-person, 3rd Tuesday, 2-3:30pm

Placerville

Location: First Lutheran Church, 1200 Pinecrest Ct., Placerville, CA 95667

Contact for meeting details: Larry Alver, 916-933-2465, Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC)

Notes:

In-person meetings resumed February 2023

In-person meetings

3rd Tuesday,
2-3:30pm

RSVP: No

San Andreas, PD Community, In-person, 2nd Wednesday, 10am-12pm

San Andreas ("Calaveras County")

Location: San Andreas Community Covenant Church, Recreation Room (downstairs), 261 Treat Ave., San Andreas, CA 95249

Contact for meeting details: JoAnn Ebbett, 209-304-3901

Notes:

Presentations, guest speakers, and group discussion on a different topic each month
After a group meeting, people with PD and caregivers meet separately
Members from Calaveras, Tuolumne, and Amador counties
In-person meetings resumed December 2021

In-person meetings

2nd Wednesday, 10am-12pm

Sonora, PD Community, In-person, 2nd Monday, 10:30-11:30am

Sonora

Location: Discover Life Seventh-day Adventist Church, 40 N. Forest Road, Sonora, CA 95370

Contact for meeting details: Shaun McWhinney, 206-755-7127

Notes:

Occasional guest speakers, sometimes via video
Serving Sonora and Tuolumne counties
Read “Union Democrat” newspaper article about new group (May 2023)

In-person meetings

2nd Monday, 10:30-11:30am

Truckee, PD Community, In-person, 1st Friday, 11:45-1pm

Truckee

Location: Tahoe Forest Center for Health, 10710 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161

Contact for meeting details: Ellen Roumasset, 650-759-3666

Notes:

Guest speakers every other month or so

In-person meetings

1st Friday,
11:45-1pm

RSVP: No

Eureka, PD Caregivers, Virtual, 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 11am-Noon

Eureka (“Humboldt County”) - PD Caregivers Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Rose Bond, 707-826-7764

Virtual meetings

1st and 3rd Wednesday, 11am-Noon

RSVP: No

Eureka, PD Community, Virtual, Every Wednesday, 9-10am

Eureka (“Humboldt County”)

Contact for meeting details: Thomas Bethune, 707-822-7923

Notes:

Usually open discussion

Virtual meetings

Every Wednesday,
9-10am

RSVP: No

Ukiah, PD Community, In-person, 4th Thursday, 10am-Noon

Ukiah - Movers and Shakers

Location: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Gillette Hall, 640 South Orchard Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482

Contact for meeting details: Mary Hatfield, 707-391-7393

A donation of $5 is requested to help offset the room rental

In-person meetings

4th Thursday, 10am-Noon

RSVP: No

Lompoc, PD Community, In-person, Last Wednesday, 2-3:30pm

Lompoc

Location: Dick Dewees Community Center, 1120 West Ocean, Lompoc, CA 93436

Contact: Jill Larson, 805-733-4421, and Jody Larson, 805-717-3280

Notes:

Open discussion

In-person meetings

Last Wednesday,
2-3:30pm

RSVP: No

Morro Bay, PD Community, In-person, 2nd Thursday, 10-11:30am

Morro Bay/Los Osos

Location: Morro Bay Senior Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, CA 93442

Contact for meeting details: Claudia Gahafer, 805-528-2064

Notes:

Occasional guest speakers

In-person meetings

2nd Thursday, 10-11:30am

RSVP: No

Paso Robles, PD Caregivers, In-person, Last Wednesday, 1pm

Paso Robles - Caregiver Support Group of North County

Location: Paso Robles Physical Therapy, 3520 Combine St. Paso Robles, CA 93446

Contact for meeting details: Alyson Amenta, DPT

In-person meetings

Last Wednesday, 1pm

RSVP: No

Pismo Beach, PD Community, In-person, 1st Thursday, 11am

Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande

Location: New Life Church Care Center, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Contact: Rick Jenne, 805-801-9839

Notes:

Opposite side of the street from the main church building,
past the Post Office.

In-person meetings

1st Thursday, 11am

RSVP: No

San Luis Obispo, PD Caregivers, Virtual, Last Wednesday, 10-11am

San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara County - PD Caregivers Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Coast Caregiver Resource Center (CCRC), 805-569-8950

Notes:

In collaboration with Central Coast Parkinson Association

Virtual meetings

Last Wednesday,
10-11am

RSVP: Yes, required

San Luis Obispo, PD Community, In-person, 2nd Saturday, 10:30-11:30am

San Luis Obispo

Location: Spirit Winds Physical Therapy, 1257 Laurel Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Contact: Trainer Dave, 805-459-9530

In-person meetings

2nd Saturday, 10:30-11:30am

RSVP: No

PD Community, In-person, 1st Thursday, 10am

Santa Barbara

Location: Valle Verde Retirement Community, 900 Calle de Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Contact for meeting details: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326

In-person meetings

1st Thursday, 10am

PD Caregivers, In-person, Every Tuesday, 1-2:15pm - Virtual, Every Tuesday, 2:30-4pm

Santa Barbara PD Care Partners

Location: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 4575 Auhay Drive at Arroyo, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Contact for meeting details: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326

Notes:

Discussion facilitated by counselors from the Center for Successful Aging

In-person meetings

Every Tuesday,
1-2:15pm
Virtual meetings

Every Tuesday,
2:30-4pm

RSVP: No

Bereavement, In-person, Every Tuesday, 11am

Santa Barbara - PD Caregivers Transitions Grief Group

Contact for meeting details: Lynda Fairly, 805-705-1006

Notes:

Meets at group member's home
For those who have lost loved ones

In-person meetings

Every Tuesday, 11am

RSVP: No

Early Stage PD, Virtual, 3rd Sunday, 3-4pm

Santa Barbara - Early Stage Parkinson's

Contact for meeting details: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326

Notes:

Open discussion

Virtual meetings

3rd Sunday,
3-4pm

RSVP: No

PD Caregivers, In-person, Every Tuesday, 1-2:15pm - Virtual, Every Tuesday, 2:30-4pm

Santa Barbara PD Care Partners

Location: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 4575 Auhay Drive at Arroyo, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Contact for meeting details: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326

Notes:

Discussion facilitated by counselors from the Center for Successful Aging

In-person meetings

Every Tuesday,
1-2:15pm
Virtual meetings

Every Tuesday,
2:30-4pm

RSVP: No

Victor Valley, PD Community, 1st Monday, 1pm

Victor Valley PD Support Group

Location: Choice Medical Group, 19111 Town Center Drive, Apple Valley, CA 92308

Contact for meeting details: Ann Miner, 760-954-2859

In-person meetings

1st Monday, 1pm

RSVP: No

Victorville, PD Caregivers, 2nd Thursday, 10am-noon

Victorville ("High Desert") Caregiver Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Inland Caregiver Resource Center, 800-675-6694.

Facilitator: Stephanie Hensley, MSG

Registration webpage

Virtual meetings

2nd Thursday, 10am-Noon

RSVP: Yes, required

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