PD Support Groups in Northern California

Adult Child PD Caregivers, Virtual, 4th Thursday, 7-8:30pm

Peninsula - Adult Children PD Caregivers/Stanford

Contact for meeting details: Carmina Cahambing, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach

Facilitator: Alanah Rosenbloom, MSW

Notes:

For adult children who live on the San Francisco Peninsula or in the South Bay or whose parent with PD lives/receives medical care in the SF Bay Area

Virtual meetings

4th Tuesday,
7-8:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Virtual, Quarterly

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)/Stanford

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

Notes:

Occasional meetings with guest speakers from Stanford

Virtual meetings

Quarterly

Grupo en Español, Reuniones Virtuales, 3er Miércoles, 5:30-7pm

Grupo de Parkinson en Espanol/Stanford

Contacto para detalles de la reunión: Robin Riddle

Notas:

Este grupo está en pausa mientras buscamos un nuevo líder/facilitador

Reuniones virtuales
En pausa

El tercer Miércoles, 5:30pm–7pm

RSVP: No

LBD Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Sunday, Odd Months, 5-6:30pm

Northern/Central California Lewy Body Dementia (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:

2025 meeting dates
2nd Sunday of odd-numbered months, except May, which is the 3rd Sunday
Only open to those living in Northern or Central California
“Lewy body dementia” includes PD dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies but not typical PD

Virtual meetings

2nd Sunday,
odd months,
5-6:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

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

Men with PD Support Group/Stanford

Contact for meeting details: Robin Riddle, 650-724-6090, Stanford APDA Information & Referral Center

Facilitator: Dag Forssell, whose wife had Parkinson’s (confirmed through brain donation)

Notes:

For men with Parkinson's (any age or any stage of PD) who live in the San Francisco Bay Area
Supported by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Information & Referral Center at Stanford

Virtual meetings

1st and 3rd Monday,
3-4pm

RSVP: No

MSA Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Sunday, Odd Months, 5-6:30pm

Multiple System Atrophy (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:

2025 meeting dates
2nd Sunday of odd-numbered months, except May, which is the 3rd Sunday
Only open to those living in Northern or Central California
For caregivers coping with multiple system atrophy, atypical parkinsonism, or Parkinson's Plus

Virtual meetings

2nd Sunday,
odd months,
5-6:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

People with CBD (with Diagnosis), Virtual, 4th Sunday, 12:30-1pm

Corticobasal Degeneration (with Diagnosis) Support Group

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

Facilitators: Self-led meeting of those with a corticobasal degeneration diagnosis

Notes:

For those with a diagnosis of CBD or CBS (not for caregivers)
Only open to those living in Northern or Central California
Meeting began July 2025

Virtual meetings

4th Sunday,
12:20-1pm

RSVP: Yes, preferred

People with MSA (with Diagnosis), Virtual, 1st Monday, 3-4pm

Multiple System Atrophy (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:

2025 meeting dates
Only open to those living in Northern or Central California
For those with a diagnosis of MSA (not for caregivers)

Virtual meetings

1st Monday,
3-4pm

RSVP: Yes, preferred

People with PD, Virtual, Every other Wednesday, 2:30-3:30pm

Wednesday Dialogue

Contact for meeting details: PD-Connect

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

Notes:

Frank dialogue for those with PD
At the meeting time, click the link to join

Virtual meetings

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

RSVP: Yes, preferred

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

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration (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:

2025 meeting dates
For those with a diagnosis of PSP, CBD, or CBS (not for caregivers)
Only open to those living in Northern or Central California

Virtual meetings

2nd Sunday,
12:30-1pm

RSVP: Yes, preferred

PSP and CBD Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Sunday, Odd Months, 5-6:30pm

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (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:

2025 meeting dates
2nd Sunday of odd-numbered months, except May, which is the 3rd Sunday
Only open to those living in Northern or Central California
For caregivers coping with progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, or corticobasal syndrome

Virtual meetings

2nd Sunday,
odd months,
5-6:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

San Francisco, 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 living in San Francisco, 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, PD Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Monday, 2:30-3:30pm

San Francisco - Care Partner Support Group

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

Notes:

Open to care partners who live in San Francisco
At the meeting time, click the link to join
In-person meetings discontinued as of May 2024

Virtual meetings

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

RSVP: No

San Francisco, 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

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

San Francisco

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

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

Notes:

Open to anyone living in San Francisco, not just VA patients

Virtual meetings

3rd Tuesday,
4-5:30pm

RSVP: No

San Francisco, Young Onset PD, 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 living in San Francisco, 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 and Peninsula, PD Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Tuesday and 3rd Thursday, 11:30am-1pm

San Francisco - PD Caregivers Support Group

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 San Francisco or on the San Francisco Peninsula

Virtual meetings

2nd Tuesday and
3rd Thursday, 11:30am-1pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Belmont, PD Caregivers, In-person, 1st 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
Complete online form to be added to monthly reminder

In-person meetings

1st Thursday, 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

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 St., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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

Notes:

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

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: Emily White, LMSW, CMC

Notes:

Complete online form to be added to monthly reminder

In-person meetings

2nd Tuesday, 10:30am-Noon
__________

Virtual meetings

2nd Thursday,
11am-12:30pm

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

Notes:

Complete online form to be added to monthly reminder

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

Notes:

Complete online form to be added to monthly reminder

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 APDA Information & Referral Center

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
Supported by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Information & Referral Center at Stanford

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

Contact for meeting details: John Mamin, 650-248-7363, or Robin Riddle, 650-724-6090, Stanford APDA Information & Referral Center

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 on the Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach website
Complete online form to be added to monthly reminder
Supported by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Information & Referral Center at Stanford

Virtual meetings

2nd Tuesday,
7-8:30 pm

RSVP: No

Peninsula and San Francisco, PD Caregivers, Virtual, 2nd Tuesday and 3rd Thursday, 11:30am-1pm

San Francisco and Peninsula - PD Caregivers Support Group

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

Facilitator: Ann Blick Hamer, LCSW

Notes:

For caregivers living/working on the San Francisco Peninsula or in San Francisco

Virtual meetings

2nd Tuesday and 3rd Thursday,
11:30am-1pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Peninsula Women with PD, In-person, 1st Thursday, Noon-2pm

Peninsula - Parkinson's Women Support

Contact for meeting details: Dawn Gringorten

Notes:

For women with Parkinson's (any age or any stage of PD)
A mix of in-person meetings at restaurants or member's homes and virtual meetings
2025 meeting dates: September 18, October 16, November 6
View 2016 newspaper article

In-person and virtual meetings

1st Thursday, Noon-2pm unless otherwise noted

RSVP: Yes, required

San Mateo, LBD Caregivers, In-person, 2nd Sunday, Even Months, 5-6:30pm

San Mateo - Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Caregiver-Only Support Group

Location: Various restaurants in San Mateo or Burlingame, CA

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:

2025 meeting dates
2nd Sunday of even-numbered months
Most attendees have dinner (separate checks)

In-person meetings

2nd Sunday, Even Months,
5-6:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

San Mateo, MSA Caregivers, In-person, 2nd Sunday, Even Months, 5-6:30pm

San Mateo - Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Caregiver-Only Support Group

Location: Various restaurants in San Mateo or Burlingame, CA

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:

2025 meeting dates
2nd Sunday of even numbered months
Most attendees have dinner (separate checks)

In-person meetings

2nd Sunday, Even Months,
5-6:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

San Mateo, PSP and CBD Caregivers, In-person, 2nd Sunday, Even Months, 5-6:30pm

San Mateo - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) Caregiver-Only Support Group

Location: Various restaurants in San Mateo or Burlingame, CA

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:

2025 meeting dates
2nd Sunday of even numbered months
Most attendees have dinner (separate checks)

In-person meetings

2nd Sunday,
Even Months,
5-6:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Gilroy, PD Community, In-person, 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

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

Morgan Hill, LBD Caregivers, In-person, 4th Sunday, 2:30-4pm

Morgan Hill - LBD Caregiver-Only Support Group

Location: Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Email

Facilitator: a licensed geriatric nurse practitioner who is also an experienced LBD caregiver

Notes:

Interested caregivers MUST email before attending the first time
For family members who are caring for a loved one with Lewy body dementia (LBD)
Offered by the Susan & Charles Berghoff Foundation

In-person meetings

4th Sunday, 2:30-4pm

RSVP: Yes, required

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

San Jose - Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Support Group

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

Contact for meeting details: Shabbir Latif, 408-515-6333

Notes:

For those who have had DBS surgery, are DBS candidates, care partners, or just curious
Guest speakers
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 meetings

2nd Thursday, 1:30-3pm

RSVP: Yes

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 St., San Jose, CA 95125

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

In-person meetings

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

RSVP: No

San Jose, PD Community, In-person, 4th Thursday, 10-11am

San Jose/The Villages

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:

November and December: 1st Thursday

In-person meetings

4th Thursday,
10-11am

RSVP: No

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

San Jose/Willow Glen

Location: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine St., 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

Brentwood, PD Community, 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 meetings: July and December

In-person meetings

1st Wednesday,
2-5pm

RSVP: No

Brentwood, PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Tuesday, 11:30am-1pm

Brentwood - PD Caregivers Support Group

Location: Various restaurants in the Brentwood area

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

In-person meetings

3rd Tuesday, 11:30am-1pm

RSVP: No

Brentwood, Women with PD, In-person, 3rd Thursday, 11:30am-1pm

Brentwood - Women with PD Luncheons

Location: Various restaurants

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

In-person meetings

2nd Tuesday, 11:30am-1pm

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

Facilitator: Walter Moeller

Contact: Elizabeth Johnson, Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo (PNMD) Program Manager, 925-939-4210

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

Facilitator: Walter Moeller

Contact: Elizabeth Johnson, Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo (PNMD) Program Manager, 925-939-4210

Virtual meetings

1st Saturday,
10-11:15am

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

Facilitators (contact for meeting details): Jan Browne, 925-899-6685

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

Facilitators: Lorie McGuinness and Donna Campo

Contact: Elizabeth Johnson, Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo (PNMD) Program Manager, 925-939-4210

Notes:

For caregivers living/working in the Walnut Creek area

Virtual meetings

1st Friday,
1-2pm

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
$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

Facilitator: Rosemary Way

Contact: Elizabeth Johnson, Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo (PNMD) Program Manager, 925-939-4210

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

Facilitator: Alexa Donahoe

Contact: Elizabeth Johnson, Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo (PNMD) Program Manager, 925-939-4210

Notes:

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

Virtual meetings

1st Saturday,
10-11am

RSVP: No

Berkeley, PD Community, Virtual, 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Thursday, 4-5:15pm

Berkeley/Oakland/Albany - General PD Support Group

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, scroll down to the "General PD Support Group" section

Virtual meetings

1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Thursday,
4-5:15pm

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-6pm

Berkeley - Grupo de Conexión en Español

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

Facilitadora: trabajadora social

Notas:

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-6pm

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

Facilitators: Self-facilitated by group members

Notes:

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

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, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Virtual, 1st Monday, 11am-Noon

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,
11am-Noon

RSVP: No

Berkeley, People with PD, 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:

For those with PD
Includes guided meditation and sharing on topic of mutual interest

Virtual meetings

1st Saturday, 10:30am-Noon

RSVP: No

Berkeley, PD Community, Virtual, Occasional Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm (schedule varies)

Berkeley - “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, People with PD, Virtual, 2nd Sunday, 3-5pm

Berkeley - “PD Salon” - Salon

Contact for meeting details: Herb Heinz, 510-821-4632, and Gary Turchin, or PD Active, 510-479-6119

Notes:

Present poetry, prose, art, music, dance, improv, paintings, etc. by you or any artist, or just observe

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

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

Fremont

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

Notes:

Usually guest speakers
No meetings: May and December

Virtual meetings

4th Monday,
7-9pm

RSVP: No

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

Oakland - General PD Support Group

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, scroll down to "General PD Support Group" section
Entrance and ample free parking behind the building — Enter on 58th St.

In-person meetings

2nd Thursday,
1-2:30pm

RSVP: No

Pleasanton, Men with PD, Virtual, 1st Saturday, 10:30am-Noon

Pleasanton - Men with Parkinson’s

Facilitator, 1st Saturday, 10:30am: Mark Ouyang

Contact: Elizabeth Johnson, Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo (PNMD) Program Manager, 925-939-4210

Virtual meetings

1st Saturday, 10:30am-Noon

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

Facilitator: Nancy Flores

Notes:

Guided mindful meditation and Yoga techniques

Virtual meetings

2nd and 4th Monday,
2-3pm

RSVP: No

Benicia, PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Saturday, 2-4pm

Benicia Parkinson's Carepartner Support Group

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

Contact for meeting details: Carol Reed, 925-395-1200

Notes:

Usually guest speakers

In-person meetings

3rd Saturday,
2-4pm

RSVP: No

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

Benicia

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

Contact for meeting details: Carol Reed, 925-395-1200

Notes:

Usually guest speakers

In-person meetings

2nd Saturday,
10am-Noon

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

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:

Parking is about 100 yards away at Mount Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave.
People with PD meet in a separate room at the same time

In-person meetings

1st Thursday,
11am-1pm

RSVP: No

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

Mill Valley - People with PD

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 about 100 yards away at Mount Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave.
Care partners meet in a separate room at the same time

In-person meetings

1st Thursday,
11am-1pm

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

In-person meetings

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 Caregivers, In-person, 1st Monday, 11:30am-1pm

Petaluma - PD Caregivers

Location: Martial Arts USA , 822 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, CA 94952

Contact for meeting details: Martial Arts USA, 707-595-6548

Notes:

Meets at the same time, but separately from, a support group for people with Parkinson's

In-person meetings

1st Monday, 11:30am-1pm

RSVP: No

Petaluma, People with PD, In-person, 1st Monday, 11:30am-1pm

Petaluma - People with PD

Location: Martial Arts USA , 822 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, CA 94952

Contact for meeting details: Martial Arts USA, 707-595-6548

Notes:

Meets at the same time, but separately from, a support group for Parkinson's caregivers

In-person meetings

1st Monday, 11:30am-1pm

RSVP: No

Petaluma, PD Community, In-person, 1st Friday, 11:30am-1pm

Petaluma - “What’s Shakin’ PD”

Location: Martial Arts USA , 822 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, CA 94952

Contact for meeting details: Martial Arts USA, 707-595-6548

Notes:

Guest speakers most months

In-person meetings

1st Friday, 11:30am-1pm

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 - Men with Parkinson’s

Contact for meeting details: Paula Marsh, 408-813-8743, Parkinson’s Support Group of Sonoma County

Notes:

Virtual discussion group for men with PD living in Sonoma County

Virtual meetings

1st Thursday, 11:30am-1pm

RSVP: No

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

Santa Rosa - PD Care Partners Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Paula Marsh, 408-813-8743, Parkinson’s Support Group of Sonoma County

Facilitators: Self-facilitated

Notes:

Open to care partners living in Sonoma County

Virtual meetings

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

RSVP: No

Santa Rosa, PD Community, In-person, 2nd Saturday, 1-3pm

Santa Rosa - Parkinson’s Support Group of Sonoma County

Location: Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave.,
Santa Rosa, CA 9540

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

Notes:

For first hour, guest speakers, then second hour, break into two groups - those with PD and caregivers
Subscribe to monthly newsletter, which contains speaker info

In-person meetings

2nd Saturday,
1-3pm

RSVP: No

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

Santa Rosa - Women with Parkinson’s

Contact for meeting details: Anne Hatfield, Parkinson’s Support Group of Sonoma County

Notes:

Virtual discussion group for women with PD living in Sonoma County

Virtual meetings

3rd Wednesday, 1-2pm

RSVP: No

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

Sonoma - 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

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

Contact for meeting details: Joy Bennett

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

Contact: Steven Barisof, 831-426-6575

Notes:

Open to people with Parkinson's in Santa Cruz County only

Virtual meetings

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

RSVP: No

Aromas, Bereaved PD Caregivers, In-person, 2nd Wednesday, 1:30pm

Aromas - PD Caregivers Grief Group

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

Location: Group member's home

In-person meetings

2nd Wednesday, 1:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Monterey, Caregivers, Virtual, 4th Tuesday

Monterey Caregivers

FLocation: Power Over Parkinson's Gym and Studio, 2555 Garden Rd., Monterey, CA 93940

Contact for meeting details: Power Over Parkinson's Monterey, 831-920-1806

Notes:

Group size is limited to 12 participants per meeting
Meetings are led by a trained facilitator from the Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center (CRC)

In-person meetings

4th Tuesday,
1:30-3pm

RSVP: Yes, required

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

Movement Disorders Caregiver Support Group

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

Notes:

Open to caregivers of those with movement disorders and mobility challenges in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties

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 Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Contact: Kip Hudson, 831-372-4982

Notes:

Guest speakers four times/year
No meetings: December

In-person meetings

2nd Tuesday,
3-4pm

RSVP: No

Santa Cruz, Bereaved PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Wednesday, 2:30pm-4pm

Santa Cruz - "Growing Forward"

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

Location: Group member's home

Notes:

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

In-person meetings

3rd Wednesday, 2:30pm-4pm

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-2:30pm

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-2:30pm

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 Dr., 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

Elk Grove, Veterans, In-person, 3rd Thursday, 3pm

Elk Grove - Veterans Support Group

Location: The Park at Laguna Springs, 9670 Laguna Springs Drive, Elk Grove, CA

Contact for meeting details: Edna Ochoa, 510-364-1219

In-person meetings

3rd Thursday, 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, 2nd Tuesday, 1pm

Elk Grove - Carlton Senior Living

Location: Carlton Senior Living, 6915 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758

Contact for meeting details: Betty Tronson, 916-714-2404

In-person meetings

2nd Tuesday,
1pm

RSVP: No

Elk Grove, PD Community, In-person, 3rd Wednesday, 10:30am-1pm

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, 10:30am-1pm

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, CA 95831

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

Notas:

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, Different Days, 10:30-11:30am or 2:30-3:30pm

Sacramento - Post-DBS Support Group

Contact for meeting details: UC Davis, 916-731-1610

Notes:

For those with PD or other movement disorder who have an implanted Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS)
Meeting day and time varies, check the PANC Today webpage for updates
Usually guest speakers
Organized by Parkinson Association of Northern California

Virtual meetings

Different Days,
10:30-11:30am or
2:30-3:30pm

RSVP: Yes, required

Sacramento, Veterans, In-Person, 3rd Wednesday, 3pm

Sacramento - Veterans Support Group

Location: Carlton Senior Living, 1075 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, CA

Contact for meeting details: Edna Ochoa, 510-364-1219

In-person meetings

3rd Wednesday, 3pm

RSVP: No

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: Jon Marshack, 916-202-8331, 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 (LBD) 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-2pm

Sacramento South - PD Care Partners Support Group

Contact for meeting details: Jerry Miyamoto, 916-441-1020

In-person meetings

3rd Friday, 12:30pm-2pm

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

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

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-Noon

RSVP: Yes

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

Chico

Location: Faith Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 667 E. 1st 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
To join by phone, dial 669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 367 849 214
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: Barbara Ruhmann

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 St., Davis, CA 95616

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

Notes:

Occasional guest speakers, otherwise open discussion

In-person meetings

3rd Thursday, 1:30-3pm

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,
and 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

Redding - Care Partner Support Group

Location: Dignity Health Connected Living at Mercy Oaks, 100 Mercy Oaks Dr., Redding, CA 96003

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 - Parkinson’s on the Patio

Location: Dignity Health Connected Living at Mercy Oaks, 100 Mercy Oaks Dr., Redding, CA 96003

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

Notes:

Formerly "Coffee in the Park"

In-person meetings, outdoors

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

RSVP: No

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

Redding

Location: Dignity Health Connected Living at Mercy Oaks, 100 Mercy Oaks Dr., Redding, CA 96003

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

Notes:

First 30 minutes is social time, then 90-minute meeting (often with a guest speaker), then 30 minutes of speech therapy
Shakin’ (Not Stirred) Singers gathers for group karaoke, every Thursday, 3-4pm (same location)

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 Dr., Roseville, CA 95661

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

In-person meetings

1st Tuesday,
1:30-3pm

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-3:30pm

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-3:30pm

RSVP: No

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

Bakersfield

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

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

Greater Fresno Parkinson's Support Group

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

Contact for meeting details: Greater Fresno Parkinson's Support Group

Notes:

Guest speakers
Sign up to receive the newsletter or read the newsletter online
Annual summit is held every February
November 2018 video story about group with previous group leader Patty Stratton
You can also sign up for a newsletter

In-person meetings

2nd Saturday, 10am-Noon

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

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-Noon

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

In-person meetings

1st Monday, 10am-Noon

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 meetings: December
Park Merced reception will direct attendees to the right room

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 meetings: 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 Rd., 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 St., Tracy, CA 95376

Contact for meeting details: Kathryn Clark, 209-879-3108

Notes:

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

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

In-person meetings

1st Friday, 10:30am-Noon

RSVP: No

Auburn, PD Caregivers, In-person, 3rd Tuesday, 11:30am-1pm

Auburn - Caregivers Only Lunch

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-1pm

RSVP: No

Auburn, PD Community, In-person, 3rd Tuesday, 11:30am-1pm

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-1pm

RSVP: No

Coarsegold, PD Community, in-person, 4th Saturday, 2-4pm

Coarsegold,CA Area Parkinson's & other Movement Disorders Support Group

Location: Foothill Church, 45543 Rd. 415, Coarsegold, CA 93614

Contact for meeting details: David Hoopingarner, 559-977-0529

Notes:

People with a diagnosis and caregivers welcome

In-person meetings

4th Saturday,
2-4pm

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

Nevada City/Grass Valley - Carepartners Group

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

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

In-person meetings

4th Thursday, 10:30am-Noon

RSVP: No

Nevada City/Grass Valley, PD Community, In-person, 3rd Thursday, 1:15pm-2:45pm

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-2:45pm

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)

In-person meetings

3rd Tuesday,
2-3:30pm

RSVP: No

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

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

2nd Wednesday, 10am-Noon

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

Sonora

Location: Discover Life Seventh-day Adventist Church, 40 N. Forest Rd., 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, 11:45am-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,
11:45am-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

Fort Bragg, PD Community, In-person, 1st Thursday, 2:30pm

Fort Bragg - PD Support Group

Location: Redwood Coast Senior Center, Bea Erickson room, 490 North Harold Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Contact for meeting details: Susan Blackmer, 707-758-4195

Notes:

Meeting for People with Parkinson's (PwP) families and friends
Breakout session at 3:15 for Carepartners and PwP

In-person meetings

1st Thursday,
2:30pm

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 Ave., Ukiah, CA 95482

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

Donation of $5 is requested to help offset the room rental

In-person meetings

3rd 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-2:30pm

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, 1-2:30pm

RSVP: No

Pismo Beach, PD Community, In-person, 1st Thursday, 11am-12:30pm

Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande

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

Contact: Rick Jenne, 805-801-9839

Notes:

Meeting room is opposite side of the street from the main church building, past the Post Office.

In-person meetings

1st Thursday, 11am-12:30pm

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-11:30am

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-11:30am

People with PD, In-person, 3rd Thursday, 3pm-4:30pm

Santa Barbara

Location: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 4575 Auhay Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93110

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

In-person meetings

3rd Thursday, 3pm-4:30pm

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

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

Tuesday,
1-2:15pm

RSVP: No

PD Caregivers, Virtual, Every Tuesday, 2:30-3:30pm

Santa Barbara - PD Care Partners

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

Notes:

Discussion facilitated by counselors from the Center for Successful Aging

Virtual meetings

Tuesday, 2:30-3:30pm

RSVP: No

Bereaved PD Caregivers, In-person, Every Tuesday, 11am-12:30pm

Santa Barbara - PD Caregivers Transitions Grief Group

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

Location: Group member's home

Notes:

For those who have lost loved ones

In-person meetings

Every Tuesday, 11am-12:30am

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

Victor Valley, PD Community, 1st Monday, 1pm-2:30pm

Victor Valley PD Support Group

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

Contact for meeting details: Nancy Ziebarth-Steinwand

In-person meetings

1st Monday, 1pm

RSVP: No

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

Victorville - "High Desert"

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

Facilitator: Stephanie Hensley, MSG

Notes:

Registration webpage

Virtual meetings

2nd Thursday, 10am-Noon

RSVP: Yes, required

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