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
would become to me over the years" -- Support Group Participant
PANC is proud to host a network of more than 36 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.
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:
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.
- 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.
Due to the threat of Corona Virus, we suggest you call/email the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held-click here to find online meetings.
AUBURN
CAREGIVERS ONLY LUNCHEON (Informal lunch and group discussion)
3rd Tuesday @ 11:30
Club Car
836 Lincoln Way, Auburn 95603 (click for map)
3rd Tuesday @ 11:30
Club Car
836 Lincoln Way, Auburn 95603 (click for map)
- Karen Hancock at 530-885-0950 or E-mail karen@hancockonline.net
Support Group
2nd Tuesday 11:30 am (no meeting December)
Awful Annie's Cafe - Banquet Room
13460 Lincoln Way, Auburn 95603 (click for map)
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 karen@hancockonline.net
Benicia
Meeting via Zoom
2nd Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–12 p.m.
201 Raymond Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
2nd Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–12 p.m.
201 Raymond Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
- Brad Miller 707-515-9216
- E-mail bradfordmiller807@gmail.com
CARMICHAEL - YOUNG ONSET SUPPORT GROUP
see listing under Sacramento/Carmichael Area
Carmichael - Eskaton Carmichael Parkinson's Support Group
Not meeting in person or by zoom at present--contact Facilitator for info and email messages
2nd Thursday each month, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Eskaton Village
3939 Walnut Ave, Carmichael
Assisted Living Unit, Recreation Room
Colette Coleman, Facilitator Email: colemanhior@gmail.com
2nd Thursday each month, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Eskaton Village
3939 Walnut Ave, Carmichael
Assisted Living Unit, Recreation Room
Colette Coleman, Facilitator Email: colemanhior@gmail.com
CHICO
DAVIS
Via Zoom Third Thursday each month,
1:30 pm – 3 pm
3rd Thursday@ 1:30 p.m.
Davis Senior Center
646 A Street, Davis
1:30 pm – 3 pm
3rd Thursday@ 1:30 p.m.
Davis Senior Center
646 A Street, Davis
- Sue Curry at 530-304-9927 Email smcurry@sbcglobal.net
DAVIS CARE PARTNERS GROUP
2nd Thursday @ 1:30 p.m.
Davis Senior Center
646 A Street, Davis
Davis Senior Center
646 A Street, Davis
- Karen Eagan at 530-564-4323 or E-mail kareneagan747@gmail.com
EL DORADO HILLS - FOLSOM
El Dorado Hills SG is doing Zoom Support Group meetings every Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm. If you are newcomers and would like to join these meetings, contact: Donna Rixmann: donna@yogapeace.net of call her at 916-712-9642. She will need your email address to send you a Zoom ‘invite’ with the necessary link to the meeting.
Suspended due to COVID: Every 2nd Tuesday @ Noon - 1:30
Oakmont Luxury Living
2020 Town Center West Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Call Donna Rixmann with questions.
Suspended due to COVID: 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
Suspended due to COID
Every 3rd Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Round Table Pizza
2793 East Bidwell St., Folsom
Every 3rd Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Round Table Pizza
2793 East Bidwell St., Folsom
ELK GROVE
Via Zoom Third Wednesday each month
10:00 - 11:30 am
3rd Wednesday @ 10:00 a.m.
Senior Center of Elk Grove
8230 Civic Center Dr., Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95757
Myron Jantzen at 916-804-6497 or E-mail mpjantzen@aol.com
10:00 - 11:30 am
3rd Wednesday @ 10:00 a.m.
Senior Center of Elk Grove
8230 Civic Center Dr., Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95757
Myron Jantzen at 916-804-6497 or E-mail mpjantzen@aol.com
FOLSOM
FOLSOM is doing Zoom Support Group meetings every Thursday 1:30 to 2:30 PM. If you are newcomers and would like to join these meetings, contact: Donna Rixmann: donna@yogapeace.net of call her at 916-712-9642. She will need your email address to send you a Zoom ‘invite’ with the necessary link to the meeting.
Suspended due to COVID: 4th Monday @ 10:00 a.m.
Folsom Senior & Arts Center
48 Natoma Street, Folsom
Suspended due to COVID: 4th Monday @ 10:00 a.m.
Folsom Senior & Arts Center
48 Natoma Street, Folsom
- Donna Rixman 916-712-9642 or E-mail
- Cathy Johnson 916-791-2425
GRASS VALLEY
2nd Friday, 1:30 p.m.
Atria Grass Valley
150 Sutton Way
Atria Grass Valley
150 Sutton Way
- Nancy Lockwood 530-272-7950 Email nmlockwood@aol.com
LAKE COUNTY
Temporarily suspended
United Christian Parish
745 N. Brush Street, Lakeport
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
GRANITE SPRINGS CHURCH
1170 E. JOINER PARKWAY, LINCOLN
- Gary High phone: (916)-434-5905 email gwhigh@wavecable.com
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
3rd Monday from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Grace Point Church
801 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi
- Jean Whitted at 209-329-7075 or E-mail bjwhitted@hotmail.com
LOYALTON
1st Friday @ 1:30 p.m.
100 Hill Street #32
Loyalton, CA 96118
Betty Ferguson at 530-993-4002 or E-mail fergi45@gmail.com
100 Hill Street #32
Loyalton, CA 96118
Betty Ferguson at 530-993-4002 or E-mail fergi45@gmail.com
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
Sutter Health Facility
1700 McHenry Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
- Paul Vantress at 209-526-6184 or E-mail modestoparkinsons@gmail.com
NAPA–YOUNG ONSET GROUP
OROVILLE
1st Thursday , 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
2350 Foothill Blvd.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
2350 Foothill Blvd.
- Carol Rawlins 530-282-0499
PLACERVILLE
No meetings zoom or physical scheduled
1st Tuesday, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Senior Center Dining Room
937 Spring Street, 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 pegKline103@gmail.com
REDDING
COVID schedule (current)
Coffee in the Park 1st and 3rd Friday, 9:30 to 11:00 am
Meeting via Zoom-2nd Friday, noon - 1:30 pm.
Kim Hawkins 530-945-7628
Kim.reddingpsg@gmail.com
Regular Schedule
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
Coffee in the Park 1st and 3rd Friday, 9:30 to 11:00 am
Meeting via Zoom-2nd Friday, noon - 1:30 pm.
Kim Hawkins 530-945-7628
Kim.reddingpsg@gmail.com
Regular Schedule
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 Kim.reddingpsg@gmail.com
ROSEVILLE
Via Zoom
1st Tuesday from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Maidu Community Center
1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville
1st Tuesday from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Maidu Community Center
1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville
- Harry Butler at 916-837-3366 or E-mail hapbutler@comcast.net
- Website: www.rosevillepsg.weebly.com
ROSEVILLE - WEST
4th Tuesday from 11:00-12:00 p.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church
2351 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville
St. John's Episcopal Church
2351 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville
- Arlene & Ken Fujino at 916-474 -4688 or Email Kfujino1@msn.com
SACRAMENTO - ARDEN/ARCADE
SACRAMENTO - Caregivers lunch bunch
CAREGIVERS LUNCH BUNCH
Meeting via Zoom 3rd Tuesday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
3rd Tuesday @ 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ettore’s, 2376 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento
Meeting via Zoom 3rd Tuesday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
3rd Tuesday @ 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ettore’s, 2376 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento
- Gain Saetern at 916-728-9333 or E-mail gsaetern@deloro.org
SACRAMENTO - Gold River caregiver/care partner meeting
LEWY BODY DEMENTIA
LEWY BODY DEMENTIA
2nd Thursday each month 10 - 11:30am via Google Meet Contact Denise Davis at email or phone below
2nd Thursday @ 10:00 a.m.
Eskaton Lodge Gold River
11390 Coloma Rd., Gold River, CA 95670
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 Denise.Davis@alz.org
Sacramento - Carmichael Area - Young Onset Group
Sacramento - Natomas Area
2nd Thursday each month-10a.m. to 11:30
(Currently meeting via zoom-Contact Irene Duggan for link to join the meeting)
Adventure Christian Church
1500 N Market Blvd., Sacramento
Irene Duggan: 916-710-6912 Email parkinsons1018@gmail.com
(Currently meeting via zoom-Contact Irene Duggan for link to join the meeting)
Adventure Christian Church
1500 N Market Blvd., Sacramento
Irene Duggan: 916-710-6912 Email parkinsons1018@gmail.com
SACRAMENTO - NORTHEAST AREA
4th Thursday @ 1:00 -2:00 pm
St. Marks United Methodist Church, Room E-24
2391 St. Marks Way, Sacramento
St. Marks United Methodist Church, Room E-24
2391 St. Marks Way, Sacramento
- Sean Tracy at 916-482-7014 or E-mail sstfam@winfirst.com
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
You are welcome to join by video or listen in by phone. Contact Meriah Horton for link and info 916-734-6841, HS-DBS@ucdavis.edu
SACRAMENTO - SOUTH AREA
No Meetings scheduled or via zoom
2nd Thursday @ 1:00 p.m.
7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento
2nd Thursday @ 1:00 p.m.
7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento
- David Teraoku at 916-685-4162
- Jerry Miyamoto at 916-441-1020 email jmiyamoto72@gmail.com
SONOMA COUNTY
Meeting via zoom Second Saturday each month, 1 p.m.
First hour devoted to a featured speaker; second hour is breakout groups.
2nd Saturday @ 1:00-3:15 pm
Christ Church United Methodist
1717 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa
First hour devoted to a featured speaker; second hour is breakout groups.
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 nlbwilson.41@gmail.com
- Marc Alexander at 707-431-8767 or E-mail malexander109@comcast.net
STOCKTON
2nd Thursday @ 1:30 p.m.
O’Connor Woods, West Hall
3400 Wagner Heights Road, Stockton
Christy Carruthers 209-478-2731 email: carruthers209@gmail.com
O’Connor Woods, West Hall
3400 Wagner Heights Road, Stockton
Christy Carruthers 209-478-2731 email: carruthers209@gmail.com
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)
2nd and 4th Mondays 10:00 to Noon
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
1635 Chester Ave, (corner of Chester & Lowell, Tracy)
- Kathryn Clark 209-879-3108 Email classieladyat63@yahoo.com
TRUCKEE
VACAVILLE
4th Wednesday 1:30-3 p.m.
The McBride Senior Center
91 Town Square Place
Vacaville, CA 95688
The McBride Senior Center
91 Town Square Place
Vacaville, CA 95688
- Brenda DeMartini 707-330-1551 or Email brendaldemartini@gmail.com
WOODLAND
2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month 1:00 to 2:20 pm via zoom
Bernadette Murray | Facilitator Woodland PSG (530) 405-9924
WOODLAND COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER
2001 EAST STREET, WOODLAND
Bernadette Murray | Facilitator Woodland PSG (530) 405-9924
WOODLAND COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER
2001 EAST STREET, WOODLAND
- BERNADETTE MURRAY AT 530-661-1950 OR Email bemurray2008@gmail.com
Yuba City
Tri-County Parkinson's Support Group
2nd Monday at 1:00 p.m.
Sutter Medical Foundation
969 Plumas Street, Suite 208, Yuba City
2nd Monday at 1:00 p.m.
Sutter Medical Foundation
969 Plumas Street, Suite 208, Yuba City
- Mary Lou Chumbly at 530-671-0767