​Regional Support Groups

​"On my first visit, I had no idea how very important this Support Group would become to me over the years"  -- -- Support Group Participant
​PANC is proud to host a network of more than 37 support groups in the region. People come to learn, share their stories of how they face the challenges to "live well" with PD. The camaraderie is always palpable and upbeat and there are no fees to attend. 
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Each group is a bit different -- some focus on education regarding PD and others add social aspects to their get-togethers. Because these groups have different focuses, you may find it helpful to speak with the support group facilitator to get a sense of their group’s focus. Some questions you may want to ask include:
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  • How would you characterize your group and what is its primary purpose?              
  • What is the average number of years your group members have been living with Parkinson’s?
  • What have some of your recent discussion topics been?
  • Does your group have participation limitations due to the size of your meeting location?

The following links direct you to area support groups. Please note that meeting dates and locations are subject to change so it's a good idea to contact the support group facilitator to verify meeting information. 

Support Groups Listing
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AUBURN  
CAREGIVERS ONLY LUNCHEON (Informal lunch and group discussion)
3rd Tuesday @ 11:30 
Club Car 
836 Lincoln Way, Auburn 95603 (click for map)

​Support Group
​2nd Tuesday 11:30 am  (no meeting December)
Awful Annie's Cafe - Banquet Room
13460 Lincoln Way, Auburn 95603 (click for map)
Benicia
​2nd Saturday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
201 Raymond Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
CARMICHAEL - YOUNG ONSET SUPPORT GROUP
​1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Carmichael Presbyterian Church
5645 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
  • Mary Beth Arjil 530-409-4118
  • marjil@sbcglobal.net
  • Tony Wong 916-730-6303
  • acwong60@gmail.com
Carmichael - Eskaton Carmichael Parkinson's Support Group
2nd Thursday each month, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Eskaton Village
3939 Walnut Ave, Carmichael
Assisted Living Unit, Recreation Room
Ron von Rajcs (916) 715-3920       email   evc.psg@yahoo.com  
CHICO
1st Wednesday @ 1:30-2:30p.m.
Sycamore Glen Ret. Community
1199 Diablo Ave., Chico
DAVIS
3rd Thursday@ 1:30 p.m.
Davis Senior Center
646 A Street, Davis
  • Sue Curry at 530-304-9927
  • smcurry@sbcglobal.net   
DAVIS CARE PARTNERS GROUP
2nd Wednesday @ 1:30 p.m.
Davis Senior Center
646 A Street, Davis
EL DORADO HILLS - FOLSOM
Every 2nd Tuesday @ Noon - 1:30
Oakmont Luxury Living
2020 Town Center West Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Call Donna Rixmann with questions.
EL DORADO HILLS  - FOLSOM CAREGIVER LUNCHEON​
​Every 3rd Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
Round Table Pizza
2793 East Bidwell St., Folsom
​ELK GROVE
3rd Wednesday @ 10:00 a.m.
Senior Center of Elk Grove
8830 Sharkey Avenue, Elk Grove
FOLSOM
4th Monday @ 10:00 a.m.
Folsom Senior & Arts Center
48 Natoma Street, Folsom
  • Donna Rixman   916-712-9642    or E-mail  
  • Cathy Johnson   916-791-2426
GRASS VALLEY
​2nd Friday, 1:30 p.m.
Atria Grass Valley
150 Sutton Way
  • Nancy Lockwood 530-272-7950
  • nmlockwood@aol.com
LAKE COUNTY
Temporarily suspended
United Christian Parish
745 N. Brush Street, Lakeport
  • To be determined
​LINCOLN
​3RD TUESDAY @ 10:00 A.M.
GRANITE SPRINGS CHURCH
1170 E. JOINER PARKWAY, LINCOLN
  • Gary High  Gwhigh@wavecable.com
LODI
1st Monday @ 10:00 a.m.
Grace Point Church
801 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi​​
​LODI Caregiver/Care Partner Meeting
CAREGIVERS GROUP
​3rd Monday from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Grace Point Church
801 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi​
LOYALTON
1st Friday @ 1:30 p.m.
100 Hill Street #32
Loyalton, CA 96118
​Betty Ferguson at 530-993-4002 or E-mail
MODESTO
3rd Wed. from 1:30-3:30 p.m. (January – November) -- No meeting in July
Sutter Health Facility
1700 McHenry Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
NAPA–YOUNG ONSET GROUP
4th Sunday @ 3:00 p.m.
Covenant Presbyterian Church
1226 Salvador Avenue, Napa
OROVILLE
1st Thursday , 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
2350 Foothill Blvd.
PLACERVILLE
1st Tuesday, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Senior Center Dining Room
937 Spring Street, Placerville
REDDING
 2nd Friday @ 1:00 p.m. sign-in (social time) and 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (meeting)
3:00 - 3:30 Shasta Shout Speech Therapy 
First United Methodist Church
1825 East Street, Redding
ROSEVILLE
1st Tuesday from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Maidu Community Center
1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville
ROSEVILLE - WEST ​​
4th Tuesday from 11:00-12:00 p.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church
​2351 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville
SACRAMENTO - ARDEN/ARCADE ​​
3rd Thursday @ 10:00 a.m.
Arden Christian Church
4300 Las Cruces Way, Sacramento
SACRAMENTO ​- Caregivers lunch bunch
CAREGIVERS LUNCH BUNCH
3rd Tuesday @ 11:00 a.m.
Ettore’s, 2376 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento
SACRAMENTO - caregiver/care partner meeting
​GOLD RIVER LEWY BODY DEMENTIA ​​(Collaboration group)
2nd Thursday @ 10:00 a.m.
Eskaton Lodge Gold River
11390 Coloma Rd., Gold River, CA 95670
​SACRAMENTO MEN’S GROUP
Suspended pending further notice
Sacramento - Natomas Area
2nd Thursday each month-10a.m. to 11:30
Adventure Christian Church
1500 N Market Blvd., Sacramento
Irene Duggan:  parkinsons1018@gmail.com
SACRAMENTO - NORTHEAST AREA ​​
4th Thursday @ 1:00 p.m.
St. Marks Unified Methodist Church, Room E-24
2391 St. Marks Way, Sacramento
SACRAMENTO - POST DBS PATIENTS ​​
Do you have an implanted Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) for a Movement Disorder like Parkinson’s Disease?If so, this class has been developed just for you! 
​health.ucdavis.edu/neurology/deep-brain-stimulation/content/2019.0531%20Updated%20DBS%20SG%20Flyer.pdf

SACRAMENTO - SOUTH AREA ​​
2nd Thursday @ 1:00 p.m.
Asian Community Center
7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento
SONOMA COUNTY
1st Saturday at 1:00 p.m., Feb/Mar/Apr/May/June/Oct/Nov
2nd Saturday @ 1:00 pm Aug/Dec 
NO meeting in Jan/Jul/Sept
Christ Church United Methodist
1717 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa
 STOCKTON
2nd Thursday @ 1:30 p.m.
O’Connor Woods, West Hall
3400 Wagner Heights Road, Stockton
TRACY
Parkinson Support Group of Tracy
​2nd and 4th Mondays 10:00 to Noon 
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
1635 Chester Ave, (corner of Chester & Lowell, Tracy) ​
TRUCKEE
​3rd Friday of the month @ 1 pm
Tahoe Forest Center for Health
10710 Donner Pass Rd. Truckee
  • Contact: Ellen Roumasset        Phone (650)759-3666     email dr.eroumasset@gmail.com
VACAVILLE​
4th Wednesday 1:30-3 p.m.
​The McBride Senior Center
91 Town Square Place
Vacaville, CA 95688
VALLEJO 
​TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. CALL PANC FOR INFORMATION  916-357-6641
​WOODLAND​​​​​
​4TH TUESDAY AT 1:00 P.M. (NO MEETING JULY & AUGUST)
WOODLAND COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER
2001 EAST STREET, WOODLAND
YUBA CITY​​
​2nd Monday at 1:00 p.m.
Sutter Medical Foundation
969 Plumas Street, Suite 208, Yuba City