​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 30 support groups in the region. People come to learn, share their stories of how they face the challenges to "live well" with PD. The comradery 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 LUNCHEON
​2nd Tuesday @ 11:30 (no meeting in December)
Awful Annie’s Café
13460 Lincoln Way, Auburn
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
1st Wednesday each month, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Eskaton Village
3939 Walnut Ave, Carmichael
Assisted Living Unit, Recreation Room
Ron von Rajcs (916) 715-3920
rondivr@surewest.net 

CHICO
1st Wednesday @ 1:30 p.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 
Rolling Hills Christian Church 
Multipurpose Building Room #8
800 White Rock Rd, El Dorado Hills
Call Donna Rixmann with questions.
EL DORADO HILLS  - FOLSOM CAREGIVER LUNCHEON​
​Every 3rd Thursday 11 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
GRASS VALLEY
​2nd Friday, 1:30 p.m.
Atria Grass Valley
150 Sutton Way
  • Nancy Lockwood 530-272-7950
  • nmlockwood@aol.com
LAKE COUNTY
2nd Monday @ 2-3:30 p.m.
United Christian Parish
745 N. Brush Street, Lakeport
​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.
Golden West Restaurant
Main Street, Hwy 49, Loyalton
MODESTO
3rd Wed. from 1:30-3:30 p.m. (January – November) -- No meeting in July
Trinity United Presbyterian Church
1600 Carver Rd., Modesto  (Free Parking)
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! 
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DBS Class Schedule
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) ​
VACAVILLE​
4th Wednesday 1:30-3 p.m.
​The McBride Senior Center
91 Town Square Place
Vacaville, CA 95688
  • Brenda DeMartini 707-330-1551 or brendaldemartini@gmail.com
​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