​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)
  • Karen Hancock at 530-885-0950 or E-mail​​

​Support Group
​2nd Tuesday 11:30 am  (no meeting December)
Awful Annie's Cafe - Banquet Room
13460 Lincoln Way, Auburn 95603 (click for map)
  • Karen Hancock at 530-885-0950 or E-mail​
Benicia
​2nd Saturday, 10:30 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
Colette Coleman, Facilitator       Email:  EVC-PD-Support@Google.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.
  • Larry Alver at 916-933-2465 or E-mail
  • Donna Rixmann at 916-712-9642 or E-mail
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
  • Myron Jantzen at 916-686-4555 or E-mail 
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
LODI
 1st Monday @ 10:00 a.m.
Grace Point Church
801 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi​​ 95242
  • Ron & Maureen Olsen 209-745-1011 or E-mail
  • Robbin & Pat Bray at 209-269-1080 or E-mail     
​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​
  • Jean Whitted at 209-368-2809 or  E-mail 
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
  • Paul Vantress at 209-526-6184 or E-mail
NAPA–YOUNG ONSET GROUP
4th Sunday @ 3:00 p.m.
Covenant Presbyterian Church
1226 Salvador Avenue, Napa
  • Joe Burger at 707-266-6156 or E-mail ​​
OROVILLE
1st Thursday , 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
2350 Foothill Blvd.
  • Carol Rawlins   530-282-0499
PLACERVILLE
1st Tuesday, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Senior Center Dining Room
937 Spring Street, Placerville
  • Peggy Kline at 408-309-1125 or E-mail
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
  • Kim Hawkins at 530-945-7628 or E-mail
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
  • Keith Tronson at 916-395-2771 or E-mail
  • Jim Morris at 916-359-4859 or E-mail   
SACRAMENTO ​- Caregivers lunch bunch
CAREGIVERS LUNCH BUNCH
3rd Tuesday @ 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ettore’s, 2376 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento
  • Anne Spaller at 916-728-9333 or E-mail
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
  • Denise Davis at 800-272-3900 or E-mail  ​​
​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   916-710-6912
SACRAMENTO - NORTHEAST AREA ​​
4th Thursday @ 1:00 p.m.
St. Marks Unified Methodist Church, Room E-24
2391 St. Marks Way, Sacramento
  • Sean Tracy at 916-482-7014 or E-mail
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! Click below for info
2020 PDF Flyer 
SACRAMENTO - SOUTH AREA ​​
2nd Thursday @ 1:00 p.m.
Asian Community Center
7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento
SONOMA COUNTY
2nd Saturday @ 1:00-3:15 pm
Christ Church United Methodist
1717 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa
  • Nancy Wilson at 707-888-5174 or  E-Mail
  • Marc Alexander at 707-431-8767 or E-mail  
Caregiver, Dance, Speech and exercise classes see Parkinsonsonomacounty website

Speech Class- beginning in March 2020 on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10-11 am
Sunrise Villa Santa Rosa, 4225 Wayvern Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
STOCKTON
2nd Thursday @ 1:30 p.m.
O’Connor Woods, West Hall
3400 Wagner Heights Road, Stockton
  • Mary Ann Behrens at 209-477-6496 or E-mail
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