Check PD ACTIVE Calendar for many online classes, Yoga, Dance, Tai Chi, Singing, Speech, Speakers  and Support Groups for all levels and Carepartners.  ​https://pdactive.org/calendar/

Sleep Disorders and PD. Saturday, January 21st, 10:30am – 12:30pm PT. More information here. Registration here.

All groups are currently meeting on Zoom, see below for details.
PD Support Group
Meeting every Thursday from 4:00pm – 5:30pm (PST)
Description: These free weekly support group meetings are held from 4:00 pm-5:30 pm for people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or Parkinsonism. The meetings are facilitated by Roslyn Kleinsinger, LCSW (retired).
Click here to register. Please note that you may be required to register even if you have attended a previous meeting.
Email programs@pdactive.org. or call (510) 479-6119.

Advanced Care Partners Support Group
Meeting 3rd Thursday of the month from 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Description: This is a gathering where participants speak frankly about concerns and challenges in caring for loved ones with long term to advanced PD symptoms. Open to family caregivers and care partners only. Self-facilitated.
Pre-registration required when attending for the first time. Email carepartners@pdactive.org or call (510) 479-6119.

Mild/Moderate Care Partners Support Group
Meeting 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Description: This Care Partners Support group addresses the needs of those partners who are caring for someone with mild to moderate symptoms. All care partners are welcome. Self-facilitated.
Pre-registration required when attending for the first time.
Email mildmoderatecare@pdactive.org or call (510) 479-6119.

Young Onset & Young at Heart PD Group
Meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5:00pm – 6:00pm (PST) and 4th Friday of the month from 10:00am – 11:00am (PST)
Description: This group is for you if you were diagnosed with PD in your early fifties or younger, or if you are simply young at heart with PD. We traditionally have had fun, active outings (walks, hikes, Pickleball, bowling, etc), all in the East Bay. We now meet online via Zoom (and occasionally sneak out for a “socially-distanced” hike). Email yopd@pdactive.org or call (510) 479-6119.

Adult Children of People with Parkinson’s
Meeting 4th Monday of the month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Description: This group aims to create community for adult children of people with Parkinson’s Disease and provides a space to learn more about PD, discuss ways of supporting parents with PD, and offer support in navigating its challenges. Facilitated by Rachel Goldstone MD, clinical Professor at UCSF and in private practice. Email Rachel at RachelGoldstoneMD@gmail.com or call (510) 479-6119.

Grupo de Conexión en Español (Spanish Group)       
Reunión el último miércoles del mes de 5:30pm a 6:30pm (hora del Pacífico)
Descripción: En este grupo rompemos el aislamiento, compartimos experiencias, nos conectamos y aprendemos en un lugar de confianza. Abierto a los que tienen la enfermedad de Parkinson´s y sus familias. Se ofrece sin costo. El último miércoles de cada mes, 5:30pm por llamada de video en ZOOM. Regístrese AQUÍ.  (Después deregistrarse, recibirá una confirmación por correo electrónico con la información para unirse a la reunión.)
Llame a ‪(510) 200-8044 o escribe a espanol@pdactive.org para más información o ayuda para registrarse.

Support Group in Spanish for those who have Parkinson’s and their families 
Meeting last Wednesday of the month from 5:30pm – 6:30pm (PST)
Description: In this group we will break the isolation, share experiences, connect and learn in a safe space.  Open to Spanish speaking people with Parkinson’s and their families.  No cost. This group meets on the last Wednesday of the month.  Register Here.  (After registering, you will receive a confirmation by email with the information on how to join the meeting.) 
If you would like more information, or for help with registration, call (510) 200-8044 or write to espanol@pdactive.org

Heart Circle
Meeting 1st Saturday of the month from 10:00am – 12:00pm (PST)
Description: The relief and sweetness of sharing our lives with PD. We join together to open our hearts and emotions, using guided meditation, discussion, and a chance to speak directly from the heart. Open to anyone with PD. Facilitated by Michelle Johnston and Jodeane Pringle. For more information call 650-814-8388 (preferred) or email Jodeane at mjodeane@alum.mit.edu.

PD Salon
Meeting 2nd Sunday of the month from 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Description: An opportunity for people with PD to share creative works that moves them. You can present poetry, prose, art, music, dance, improv, paintings, etc. by you or any artist. Or you can just observe. All are welcome. to attend and observe, but presentations by people with PD will have priority. Phil Miller, Gary Turchin, and Herb Heinz, are the PD Salon co-hosts. Email Gary at garyturchin@gmail.com or call (510) 479-6119.

Online---Tremolos
Thu, July 14, 1:00pm – 2:30pm  July 21 and July 28
Description  The Tremolos is a choral group of people with PD, their caregivers and loved ones, who have contributed to commissioned choral works and performed for fundraisers, town hall, meetings, rehabs, bedsides, parties, celebrations and memorials. Rehearsals have body movement connected to sustained sound-making, choral rhythmic chanting, community singing, rhythmic songs, choralography (moving to music) using call and echo, call and response, lip and tongue trills, staccato voiced consonants, big voice projection, “bouncing” the diaphragm, and coordinating the mind and body together, all to serve and ameliorate different Parkinson’s symptoms. The singing/ speaking/movement exercises also promote laughter, connection and a lift of heart and spirits. The Tremolos report that singing together not only betters their voices, but enhances their well-being, is an important social activity and that many of the techniques help them move more freely, increase their diaphragmatic and lung strength, improve their posture, and support them to continue participating in community life. Open to all. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday from 1-2:30pm PT

Email: Lauren Carley lacarley@gmail.com if interested in attending Zoom Meeting.
Donation-based class.       ​

​Brain Training Class on Zoom
One of the classes most requested in the recent PD Active Survey, Brain Training, is now being offered Thursdays 10:00am PT on Zoom. The class, taught by Steph Comella, is designed to exercise the body and the mind.
​​When: Thursdays 10:00am PT
Register: Brain Training at this link.
Read about the class here.

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PD ACTIVE Support Groups

PD Support Group
Meeting every Thursday from 4:00pm – 5:30pm (PST)
Description: These free weekly support group meetings are held from 4:00 pm-5:30 pm for people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or Parkinsonism. The meetings are facilitated by Roslyn Kleinsinger, LCSW (retired).
Click here to register. If asked, the password is “pdactive20”. Please note that you may be required to register even if you have attended a previous meeting.
Email programs@pdactive.org. or call (510) 479-6119.

Advanced Care Partners Support Group
Meeting 3rd Thursday of the month from 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Description: This is a gathering where participants speak frankly about concerns and challenges in caring for loved ones with long term to advanced PD symptoms. Open to family caregivers and care partners only. Self-facilitated; coordinated by Donna Mickleson.
Pre-registration required when attending for the first time. Email carepartners@pdactive.org or call (510) 479-6119.

Mild/Moderate Care Partners Support Group
Meeting 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Description: This Care Partners Support group addresses the needs of those partners who are caring for someone with mild to moderate symptoms. All care partners are welcome. Self-facilitated.
Pre-registration required when attending for the first time.
Email mildmoderatecare@pdactive.org or call (510) 479-6119.

Young Onset & Young at Heart PD Group
Meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5:00pm – 6:00pm (PST) and 4th Friday of the month from 10:00am – 11:00am (PST)
Description: This group is for you if you were diagnosed with PD in your early fifties or younger, or if you are simply young at heart with PD. We traditionally have had fun, active outings (walks, hikes, Pickleball, bowling, etc), all in the East Bay. We now meet online via Zoom (and occasionally sneak out for a “socially-distanced” hike). Email yopd@pdactive.org or call (510) 479-6119.
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Adult Children of People with Parkinson’s
Meeting 4th Monday of the month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Description: This group aims to create community for adult children of people with Parkinson’s Disease and provides a space to learn more about PD, discuss ways of supporting parents with PD, and offer support in navigating its challenges. Facilitated by Rachel Goldstone MD, clinical Professor at UCSF and in private practice. Email Rachel at RachelGoldstoneMD@gmail.com or call (510) 479-6119.

Heart Circle 
Meeting 1st Saturday of the month from 10:00 am – 12:00pm (PST)
Description: The relief and sweetness of sharing our lives with PD. We join together to open our hearts and emotions, using guided meditation, discussion, and a chance to speak directly from the heart. Open to anyone with PD. Facilitated by Michelle Johnston and Jodeane Pringle. For more information call 650-814-8388 (preferred) or email Jodeane at mjodeane@alum.mit.edu.

​PD Salon
Meeting 2nd Sunday of the month from 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Description: An opportunity for people with PD to share creative works that moves them. You can present poetry, prose, art, music, dance, improv, paintings, etc. by you or any artist. Or you can just observe. All are welcome. to attend and observe, but presentations by people with PD will have priority. Phil Miller, Gary Turchin, and Herb Heinz, are the PD Salon co-hosts. Email Gary at garyturchin@gmail.com or call (510) 479-6119.