Here’s a list of Parkinson’s disease support groups in Northern and Central California. Many have resumed in-person meetings. If there’s a “location” listed, the group meets in-person. Assume the meetings are indoors, unless indicated. Many groups are still meeting virtually. All virtual meetings are via video. In all cases, to be added to a meeting reminder email list and to obtain meeting information (such as the virtual meeting link), follow up with the group “contact.”
Are you a caregiver to someone with PD or atypical parkinsonism (including Lewy body dementia) living in Northern or Central California? Check out our list of caregiver-only support groups.
Are the meeting days/times below not ideal for you? Or do you live outside of Northern and Central California? Check out our lists of online support groups (meeting any time) and scheduled virtual nationwide support groups.
San Francisco
Location: Sutter Pacific, Room 312B - Classroom 30, 1101 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94109
Contact for meeting details: Gabrielle, 415-600-3175 (regular business hours), Sutter Pacific (California Pacific Medical Center) Neurology Clinic
Notes:
- Open to anyone - not just Sutter Pacific (CPMC) patients
- In-person meetings resumed June 2023
In-person meetings
3rd Wednesday, 10-Noon
RSVP: Yes, required
San Francisco - Care Partner Support Group
Location: Coterie Cathedral Hill, 1001 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94109
Contact for in-person meeting: Robin Katsaros, 650-787-7768
Contact for virtual meeting: Lisa Oei, 415-604-2477, PD-Connect
Notes:
- For in-person: as parking and meeting space are limited, RSVP is required. Complimentary valet parking entrance at 236 Myrtle St.
- For virtual meeting link, see PD-Connect calendar
- Began March 2023
Hybrid meetings (in-person and virtual)
2nd Monday, 2:30-3:30pm
RSVP: Required for in-person
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
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
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
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:
- 2023 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
San Francisco Bay Area - 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:
- 2023 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday, except in May, which is the 3rd Sunday
- For those with a diagnosis of multiple system atrophy who live in Northern or Central California. (Not for caregivers.)
Virtual meetings
2nd Sunday, odd months, 3-4pm
RSVP: Yes, preferred
San Francisco Bay Area - 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:
- 2023 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
San Francisco Bay Area - 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:
- 2023 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, odd months, 2-3pm
RSVP: Yes, preferred
San Francisco Bay Area - 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:
- 2023 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
Belmont – PD Caregivers Support Group
Location: Silverado Belmont Hills Memory Care, 1301 Ralston Ave, Belmont, CA 94002
Contact for meeting details: Steven Russell, 650-995-6379, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach
Facilitator: Ann Blick Hamer, LCSW
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 Support Group
Contact for meeting details: Steven Russell, 650-995-6379, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach
Facilitator: Ann Blick Hamer, LCSW
Virtual meetings
2nd and 4th Tuesday, 11:30am-1:30pm
RSVP: Yes, required
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 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 – Adult Child PD Caregivers Support Group
Contact for meeting details, and Facilitator: Denise Dagan, 650-867-7419, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach
Facilitator: Denise Dagan
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
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: Susan Weisberg, LCSW
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 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 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
Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle, 650-724-6090, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach
Notes:
- View archived recordings of previous speakers on Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach website
- Meetings with local guest speakers resumed as of March 2021
Virtual meetings
2nd Wednesday, 2:30-4pm
RSVP: No
Palo Alto - 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
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
- Learn more about this group
Virtual meetings
2nd Tuesday, 7-8:30 pm
RSVP: No
Peninsula - Parkinson's Men's Support Group
Contact for meeting details: Steven Russell, 650-995-6379, 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
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 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:
- 2023 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of even numbered months, except February and April, which are 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 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:
- 2023 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of even numbered months, except February and April, which are 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 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:
- 2023 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of even numbered months, except February and April, which are 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
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:
- A partir de agosto de 2023
- Abierto a personas con enfermedad de Parkinson y sus familias - no solo familias de Stanford
- Abierto a personas con enfermedad de Parkinson y sus familias que residen en las partes central y norte de California
- 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
RSVP: No
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
Hollister
Contact for meeting details: Christina Andrade, Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center, 831-975-5841
Virtual meetings
2nd Friday, 1:30-3:30pm
RSVP: No
San Jose - PD Caregivers Book Group
Location: Restaurant or group member's home
Contact for meeting details: Jenn Castro, 408-888-1699
Notes:
- PD caregiving books are used as springboards for discussion
- Group began March 2023
In-person meetings, possibly outdoors
1st Wednesday, 5:30-6:45pm
RSVP: Yes
San Jose/The Villages - PD Caregivers Support Group
Location: 5000 Cribari Lane, San Jose, CA 95135, Cribari Center Forum Room
Contact for meeting details: Alice Pratte, 408-223-8033
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/Willow Glen
Location: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Street, San Jose, CA 95125
Contact for meeting details: Bart Narter, 408-634-2265
Notes:
- Guest speakers at most meetings. Discussion at others.
- No meeting: July.
In-person meetings
1st Friday, 10am-Noon
RSVP: No
San Jose/Willow Glen - PD Caregivers Support Group
Contact for meeting details: Charmaine Eng, 408-723-8116
Notes:
- For caregivers living/working in the San Jose area
Virtual meetings
4th Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm
RSVP: No
Albany/Berkeley/Oakland
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
Every Thursday, 4-5:30pm
RSVP: No
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 - Care Partners Support Group/Mild-to-Moderate PD
Contact for meeting details: PD Active, 510-479-6119
Notes:
- For caregivers of those with mild-to-moderate PD symptoms
- Self-facilitated
Virtual meetings
2nd and 4th Wednesday, 3-5pm
RSVP: No
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, 3pm-5pm
RSVP: No
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 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 - Grupo de Conexión en Español
Contacto para detalles de la reunión: Jen, 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.
- Regístrate para la teleconferencia
Reuniones virtuales
El último Miércoles, 5:30pm PT
RSVP: No
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 - 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 - 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")
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, 2-4pm
RSVP: No
Brentwood - PD Caregivers Support Group
Location: various restaurants in the Brentwood area
Contact for meeting details: Sue Schnittker, 925-550-2756
Notes:
- No set schedule
- In-person monthly lunches resumed January 2023
In-person meetings
Monthly, no set schedule
RSVP: No
Brentwood - Women with Parkinson’s
Location: various restaurants in the Brentwood area
Contact for meeting details: Lorrie Brunell, 925-848-4189
Notes:
- In-person monthly lunches began April 2023
In-person meetings
3rd Thursday, Noon
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
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
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 - “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 Parkinson’s
Contact for meeting details:
- 1st Saturday, 10-11:30am: Dennis Krauss, 401-864-8438
- 1st Saturday, 10:30am-Noon: Mark Ouyang, 925-200-1952
- 2nd Tuesday, 2-3pm: Rick Stevens, 925-939-4210
Notes:
- Three different groups
Virtual meetings
1st Saturday, 10-11:30am
Virtual meetings
1st Saturday, 10:30am-Noon
Virtual meetings
2nd Tuesday, 2-3pm
RSVP: No
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 - 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 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 - 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 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
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-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 Caregiver Support Group
Location: The Redwoods, 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Contact for meeting details: Debby Thurlow, 415-302-0362
Notes:
- Periodic guest speakers
- Room 5-7L
- Parking is more available across the street at Safeway
In-person meetings
1st Wednesday, 3-4:30pm
RSVP: No
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
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
Napa - PD Caregivers Support Group
Location: Outside of group member's home, Napa, CA
Contact for meeting details: Teri Sandison, 707-318-7010
Notes:
- RSVP required before each meeting
In-person meetings, outdoors
3rd or 4th Thursday, 3-5pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Petaluma
Contact for meeting details: Judy Jeri, 707-766-8521
Virtual meetings
Each Friday, 1-2pm
RSVP: No
Santa Rosa
Contact for meeting details: Tess Lorraine, 707-363-7936, and Marc Alexander, 707-431-8767
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
Virtual meetings
2nd Saturday, 1-3pm
RSVP: No
Santa Rosa (“Sonoma County”) - PD Care Partners Support Group
Contact for meeting details: Meg Alexander
Notes:
- Self-facilitated
Virtual meetings
1st and 3rd Friday, 10:45am-12:15pm
RSVP: No
Santa Rosa - Women
Contact for meeting details: Joanne Phipps, 707-585-0669, and June North
Notes:
- Virtual discussion group for women with PD
Virtual meetings
3rd Wednesday, 1-2pm
RSVP: No
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 (Santa Cruz County) - Peer Support for those with Parkinson’s
Contact for meeting details: Steven Barisof, 831-426-6575
Facilitators: Mavel Armijo, 831-331-6990, and 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
Pacific Grove ("Monterey")
Location: Sally Griffin Senior Center (Meals on Wheels Center), 700 Jewell, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Contact for meeting details: 831-375-4454
Notes:
- Guest speakers four times/year
- No December meeting
- Resumed in-person meetings October 2021
In-person meetings
2nd Tuesday, 3-4pm
RSVP: No
Santa Cruz - PD Caregivers Support Group
Contact for meeting details: Audrey Trautwein, 831-419-2995
Notes:
- There's also a 2nd/4th Wednesday (2-3:30pm) virtual group that is closed to new members
Virtual meetings
3rd Wednesday, 1-2:30pm
RSVP: Yes, preferred
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 Teatime
Contact for meeting details: Aura Oslapas, 415-527-7855
Virtual meetings
2nd Wednesday, 4-5pm
RSVP: Yes
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
- In-person meetings resumed February 2023. Virtual option available.
Hybrid meetings (in-person and virtual)
1st Wednesday, 2-3:30pm
RSVP: No
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, 1-3:30pm
RSVP: No
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
Carmichael
Contact for meeting details: Mary Ann Cardy, 925-451-0995
2nd Thursday, 10-11:30am
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
Location: Sycamore Glen Retirement Community, 1199 Diablo Ave., Chico, CA 95973
Contact for meeting details: Terry Connelly, 650-743-6871, and Bob Murray, 530-321-6157
Notes:
- In-person meetings resumed January 2023
In-person meetings
1st Wednesday, 1-2:30pm
Virtual meetings
3rd Wednesday, 1-2:30pm
RSVP: No
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 ("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
Davis
Location: Davis Senior Center, 646 A Street, Davis, CA 95616
Contact for meeting details: Susan Curry, 530-304-9927
Notes:
- Usually open discussion
- Occasional guest speakers
In-person meetings
3rd Thursday, 1:30-3pm
RSVP: No
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
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
Virtual meetings
2nd Thursday, 1-2:30pm
In-person meetings
4th Monday, 10:30am-Noon
RSVP: No
El Dorado Hills/Folsom - Caregiver Lunch
Location: Round Table Pizza, 2793 E. Bidwell St., #100, Folsom, CA 95630
Contact for meeting details: Larry Alver, 916-933-2465
In-person meetings
1st and 3rd Friday, 11:30am-1pm
RSVP: No
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
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)
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
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
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
Merced
Contact for meeting details: Elizabeth Sisonethasy or Amie Marchini, Mission Gardens, 209-384-3300
Currently on hiatus
Modesto
Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church, Room 505, 1600 Carver Rd., 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
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
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
Roseville/West
Location: St. John's Episcopal Church, 2351 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, CA 95747
Contact for meeting details: Ken and Arlene Fujino, 916-474-4688, and Diane Herold, 916-788-9110
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
In-person meetings
4th Tuesday, 11am-Noon
RSVP: No
Sacramento/Arden-Arcade
Location: Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95825
Contact for meeting details: Jim Morris, 916-359-4859, and Betty Tronson, 916-395-2771
In-person meetings
4th Thursday, 9:30am-Noon
RSVP: Yes, preferred
Sacramento/Gold River - Lewy Body Dementia Care Partner Group
Contact for meeting details: Denise Davis, 800-272-3900, Alzheimer’s Association
Virtual meetings
2nd Thursday, 10-11:30am
RSVP: No
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
Reuniones en persona
3er martes, 6-7:30pm
RSVP: No
Sacramento/Natomas
Contact for meeting details: Parkinson's Association of Northern California (PANC), 916-357-6641
Notes:
- Group re-starting in summer 2023
Currently on hiatus
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 Support Groups
Contact for meeting details: Kandis Kaltenbach, 916-731-1055
Notes:
- Meeting virtually, as of February 2021, often with guest speakers
- 2023 Schedule Flyer with meeting topics
Virtual meetings
See meeting schedule in notes section
RSVP: Yes, required
Sacramento/South Area
Location: ACC Senior Services, 7334 Park City Dr., Sacramento, CA 95831
Contact for meeting details: Jerry Miyamoto, 916-441-1020, Faye Boyd-Wright, 916-910-5152, and David Teraoku, 916-685-4162
In-person meetings
2nd Thursday, 10am-Noon
RSVP: No
Stockton (San Joaquin County)
Contact for meeting details: Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC), 916-357-6641
- Group re-starting in summer 2023
Currently on hiatus
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
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
Turlock
Contact for meeting details: Paul Barnes, 209-216-5620
Currently on hiatus
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
Location: Woodland Community and Senior Center, Meeting Room 1, 2001 East St., Woodland, CA 95776
Contact for meeting details: Steven Briscoe, 510-759-3030
- Occasional guest speakers
In-person meetings
1st Wednesday, 1:30-3pm
RSVP: No
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
Auburn
Location: Awful Annie's Cafe, 134 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
Contact for meeting details: Karen Hancock, 530-885-0950
In-person meetings
2nd Tuesday, 11:30am
RSVP: No
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
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
Nevada City/Grass Valley - Carepartners Group
Location: Location: The Communal Cafe, 233 Broad St., Nevada City, CA 95959
Contact for meeting details: Jennifer Westoby, 408-313-3524 or 530-268-2563
In-person meetings
4th Thursday, 11am
RSVP: No
Placerville
Location: First Lutheran Church, 1200 Pinecrest Ct., Placerville, CA 95667
Contact for meeting details: Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC), 916-357-6641
Notes:
- In-person meetings resumed February 2023
In-person meetings
3rd Tuesday, 2-3:30pm
RSVP: No
San Andreas ("Calaveras County")
Location: San Andreas Community Covenant Church, Recreation Room (downstairs), 261 Treat Ave., San Andreas, CA 95249
Contact for meeting details: Rex Whisnand, 209-785-8166, and Judy Axtman, 209-736-4687 or 925-818-9501
Notes:
- Presentations, guest speakers, and group discussion on a different topic each month
- Members from Calaveras, Tuolumne, and Amador counties
- In-person meetings resumed December 2021
In-person meetings
2nd Wednesday, 10am-12pm
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
Location: Tahoe Forest Center for Health, 10710 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161
Contact for meeting details: Ellen Roumasset, 650-759-3666
- Guest speakers every other month or so
In-person meetings
1st Friday, 11:45-1pm
RSVP: No
Eureka (“Humboldt County”)
Contact for meeting details: Thomas Bethune, 707-822-7923
- Usually open discussion
Virtual meetings
Every Wednesday, 9-10am
RSVP: No
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
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, 10-11:30am
RSVP: Yes, required
Lompoc
Contact for meeting details: Jill Larson, 805-733-4421, and Jody Larson, 805-717-3280
- Open discussion
- Physically-distanced meetings beginning March 2021
In-person meetings
Last Tuesday, 3:30-5pm
RSVP: No
Morro Bay/Los Osos
Contact for meeting details: Claudia Gahafer, 805-528-2064
- Occasional guest speakers
Virtual meetings
2nd Thursday, 10-11:30am
RSVP: No
Santa Barbara
Contact for meeting details: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326
Currently on hiatus
Santa Barbara - PD Caregivers - Grief Group
Contact for meeting details: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326
- Meets at group member's home
- For those who have lost loved ones
In-person meetings
Tuesday, 11am
RSVP: No
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
- Discussion facilitated by counselors from the Center for Successful Aging
In-person meetings
Tuesday, 1-2:15pm
Virtual meetings
Tuesday, 2:30-4pm
RSVP: No
Santa Barbara - Early Stage Parkinson's
Contact for meeting details: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326
- Open discussion
Virtual meetings
3rd Sunday, 3-4pm
RSVP: No
Santa Maria
Contact for meeting details: Scott Greenwood, 949-923-8154
Currently on hiatus
Victorville ("High Desert")
Contact for meeting details: Inland Caregiver Resource Center, 800-675-6694.
For questions about PD: Ann Miner.
Virtual meetings
2nd Thursday, 10am-Noon
RSVP: Yes, required
Last updated August 2023 by Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach. Are you a support group leader who would like to contact us about this page? Email Robin Riddle
