PARKINSON ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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    • Shelter in Place Info series
    • Past Conference videos/info >
      • CA PD Registry 9/20 Conference Video
      • 2019 Videos
      • 2017 Conference Video
      • 2021 Conference
  • Newsletter
  • Other PD classes/events
    • Brian Grant Foundation May 2022 Classes
    • Davis Phinney Foundation 5/17 Medical Myths, 5/19 YOPD Council, 5/25 Trans/non-Binanry PwP, 6/24 Motor Symptoms
    • Family Caregiver Alliance Webinairs - May 2022
    • Michael J Fox Foundation 5/19/22 Understanding PD Genetics, Podcast Sex, Sleep Intimacy, PD IQ & You (on demand)
    • Parkinson 's Foundation Webinars, zoom mtgs
    • Parkinson Voice Project - Speech exercises Daily 8 AM Info session 2nd Tu
    • Shining Care-Redding CA Lunch and Learn events
    • PD Active 5/14 Annual Info Fair and Spring Gathering, 6/11 Speaker Forum, Brain Training class Zoom Calendar of exercise, dance, singing & speech classes
    • PMD Alliance May & Jun Classes
    • World Parkinson Coalition 2022 Research spotlight 5/25, 7/12, 9/13, 11/15/22 Sing-A-Long 6/8/22
  • PANC Events
    • Save the Date 8/19 & 20/2022 SG Facilitator Workshop
    • Save the Date 10/22/22 PANC Annual Education Conference
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​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
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​PANC is proud to host a network of more than 39 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:
​
  • 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?

​Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.

 Support Group by Location
Click city for drop-down details

Auburn - Call Panc office for info  916-357-6641
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.


​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​ karen@hancockonline.net
Auburn Carepartners only Call Panc office for info 916-357-6641
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.


​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​​ karen@hancockonline.net​
BENICIA
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
​

​​Meeting via Zoom​  Possible in person soon

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--SEE LISTING UNDER SACRAMENTO CARMICHAEL AREA
 See listing under Sacramento Carmichael area-
CARMICHAEL - ESKATON CARMICHAEL ​
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
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
​Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
​

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Zoom, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month
1st Wednesday @ 1:30-2:30p.m.
Sycamore Glen Ret. Community
1199 Diablo Ave., Chico
  • Terry Donnelly    (650)743-6871   email:   tmdonnelly68@gmail.com 
  • Bob Murray          (530) 321-6157   email:   ordferry@yahoo.com
DAVIS
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
​Zoom

 
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
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
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​In Person
 
2nd and 4th Thursdays 11:00am -12:30 pm
Davis City Park behind the Senior Center
B street Davis
  • Karen Eagan at 530-564-4323 or E-mail  kareneagan747@gmail.com
​EL DORADO HILLS  - FOLSOM 
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
​

​El Dorado Hills SG is doing
  2 meetings a month
1)  2nd Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm
. via Zoom  (no ZOOM MEETING 6/2022--Vacation) If you are a newcomer and would like to join these meetings,
contact: Donna Rixmann: donna@yogapeace.net or 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.

2) 4th Monday of the month  10:30-12:00- In Person at the Folsom Senior Center 48 Natoma St Folsom
  • Donna Rixmann at 916-712-9642 or E-mail   Donna@yogapeace.net​
  • Cathy Johnson   916-791-2425
​EL DORADO HILLS  - FOLSOM CAREPARTNERS Group
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.


​​​Meeting in Person 
1st and 3rd Fridays of the month
11:30 -1 Pm

Round Table Pizza, 2793 E. Bidwell St. #100, Folsom

Contact Larry Alver   916-933-2465
ldalver@sbcglobal.net   
Day of meeting contact Larry on his cell (916)221-2524
​ELK GROVE
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.

Zoom
Third Wednesday each month
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

3rd Wednesday @ 11:00 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
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
​

Folsom El Dorado Hills SG is doing  2 meetings a month
1)  2nd Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm
. via Zoom   If you are a newcomer and would like to join these meetings,
​contact: Donna Rixmann: donna@yogapeace.net or call her at 916-712-9642.
he will need your email address to send you a Zoom ‘invite’ with the necessary link to the meeting.

2) 4th Monday of the month  10:30-12:00- In Person at the Folsom Senior Center 48 Natoma St Folsom
  • Donna Rixmann at 916-712-9642 or E-mail   Donna@yogapeace.net​
  • Cathy Johnson   916-791-2425
​FOSTER CITY - ATRIA
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
​Meetings at Atria Foster City

Contact Will Corkern
(650) 534-7799
wcorkern@aol.com
​GRASS VALLEY/NEVADA CITY  - SIERRA SHAKERS
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
 ​
3rd Thursday              2:00 PM   
Eskaton   625 Eskaton Cir Grass Valley   

Jennifer Westoby (408) 313-3524
jennifer.westoby@gmail.com
Humboldt - Eureka  - Welcome New Group!
HUMBOLDT PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP
humboldtparkinsons.com

Support group      every   Wednesday from 9-10 via zoom
Caregivers group    1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00 via zoom
​​
​Contacts: Ken or Rose Bond

Phone: 707-826-7764  
Email: rosebond95524@suddenlink.net or  ken95524@suddenlink.net

 
Lake County Looking for new Facilitator
​Temporarily suspended--Looking for new Facilitator
United Christian Parish
745 N. Brush Street, Lakeport
  • To be determined
LIncoln
​Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
​

Meeting in person 
Please wear a mask and attend only if vaccinated.
​
Please notice new location
3rd Tuesday @ 10:00 a.m.
Lincoln Hills Community Church
950 E. Joiner Parkway, Lincoln CA
  • Gary High  phone: (916)-434-5905  email   gwhigh@wavecable.com
  • Susan Feldman (916 )919-0063 email  susan.feldman@brightstarcare.com
lodi 
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
​

Meeting in Person

 1st Monday  10:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm (except July 2021)
Gracepoint Church
801 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi​​ 95242
  • Maureen Olsen 209-329-1185 or E-mail    lodiparkinsonsgroup@gmail.com
  • Robin Bray at 209-269-1080 or E-mail     lodiparkinsonsgroup@gmail.com
Lodi - Carepartner Meeting
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.


​3rd Monday from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Gracepoint Church
801 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi​
  • Charlene Martin at 916-600-5769 or  E-mail   lodiparkinsonsgroup@gmail.com
LOYALTON
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
​
​
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​
MODESTO
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.


​Meeting via zoom 

​3rd Wed. from 1:30-3:30 p.m. -- No meeting in July or December
  • Beth Bollinger  (209) 668-9434  E-mail    sdboyandcagirl@hotmail.com

After COVID shutdown meetings will resume (Facility still being used for COVID testing)
Sutter Health Facility

1700 McHenry Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
NAPA–YOUNG ONSET GROUP
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.


​In Person
​4th Sunday each month, 4-5:30 pm

New Life Napa Church 2625 First St Napa CA 
  • Colleen Winters 209-602-1536 or E-mail   cfwinters@yahoo.com ​​
OROVILLE
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.

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1st Thursday , 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
2350 Foothill Blvd.
  • Carol Rawlins   530-282-0499
PLACERVILLE
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.

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No meetings zoom or physical scheduled

EL Dorado County Senior Center 
Senior Center Dining Room
937 Spring Street, Placerville

  • Rose Firestone   rfirestonezz@gmail.com     mobile phone,text   510-427-6853
  • Judi Prince    judithprince8@gmail.com    720-357-3124
REDDING
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.


Coffee in the Park 1st and 3rd Friday, 9:30 to 11:00 am

In Person support group
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 
Anderson Church of Christ
3434 North Street
Anderson, CA  96007​
  • Kim Hawkins at 530-945-7628 or E-mail   Kim.reddingpsg@gmail.com​
Roseville -Maidu Park area
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
​

1st Tuesday from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Maidu Community Center
1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville
  • Shelly Butler at 916 837-3307 or E-mail    sbutler7221@comcast.net
  • Website: www.rosevillepsg.weebly.com
Roseville - West area
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
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4th Tuesday from 11:00-12:00 p.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church
​2351 Pleasant Grove Blvd
, Roseville
  • Arlene & Ken Fujino at 916-474 -4688 or Email  kmfujino@outlook.com
​SACRAMENTO - ARDEN/ARCADE
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
​
Every 4th Thursday of the month
9:30 am to noon
Dante Club at 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd Fair Oaks CA
  • Betty Tronson at 916-395-2771 or E-mail   bettytronson@sbcglobal.net
  • Jim Morris at 916-359-4859 or E-mail     jimor1940@gmail.com
SACRAMENTO ​- CARE partners 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
  • Gain Saetern at 916-728-9333 or E-mail  gsaetern@deloro.org​
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​SACRAMENTO - CARMICHAEL AREA - YOUNG ONSET GROUP​
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.

Meeting via zoom
First Tuesday of the month
6:30 pm  


1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Carmichael Presbyterian Church
5645 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
  • Mary Beth Arjil 530-409-4118  Email    marjil@sbcglobal.net
  • Tony Wong 916-730-6303  Email    ​acwong60@gmail.com
SACRAMENTO - GOLD RIVER CAREGIVER/CARE PARTNER MEETING  LEWY BODY DEMENTIA ​​​
​2nd Thursday each month 10 - 11:30am via Google Meet  Contact Denise Davis at email or phone below

Lewy Body Dementia Care Partner Support Group
2ndThursday of the month, 10 – 11:30 am
Facilitator: Denise Davis, Alzheimer's Association
Contact: Denise Davis, 800.272.3900 or E-mail  ​​Denise.Davis@alz.org
SACRAMENTO - NATOMAS AREA - Currently suspended looking for new facilitator
(Currently suspended looking for new facilitator)
Adventure Christian Church
1500 N Market Blvd., Sacramento​
SACRAMENTO - NORTHEAST AREA (Back In Person - starting 6/16/22!!!!)​
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
​
Live again June 16th 2022

3rd Thursday @ 1:00 -2:00 pm
St. Marks United Methodist Church, Room E-24 2nd Floor
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
​
​2022 Flyer --begins 1/2022--lists topics and presenters  
You are welcome to join by video or listen in by phone.  Contact HS-DBS@ucdavis.edu for link and info 916-731-1610 ​
SACRAMENTO - SOUTH AREA
Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
​

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 - Sonoma
Parkinson's Support Group of Sonoma County
In person and on zoom beginning June 2022 Current information  http://www.parkinsonsonomacounty.org 
See newsletter for current meeting information, speakers, groups  April 2022 newsletter

Support Group Second Saturday each month, 1 p.m. 
Meetings will be held at
Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa
First hour devoted to a featured speaker; second hour is breakout groups.
​
​Care Partners Support Groups
  1. First Friday of each month (from 10:30am to 12:00pm)  
  2. Third Friday of each month (from 10:30am to 12:00pm)
Women's Group
Third Wednesday of the month from 12:30 to 2:00pm
Dance for Parkinson’s class
2nd and 4th Thursdays
Voice and Communication class
Every Wednesday at 10:00 to 11:00- Barbara Corinblit, Speech Pathologist at 707-322-6364
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​
Current information  see Website http://www.parkinsonsonomacounty.org/      
Contacts:
Marc Alexander at 707-431-8767 or E-mail  malexander109@comcast.net

Tess Lorraine at (707) 363-7936 or E-mail  tesslorraine@me.com

stockton​ SUSPENDED LOOKING FOR A NEW FACILITATOR (CALL PANC IF INTERESTED)
​2nd Thursday @ 1:30 p.m.
O’Connor Woods, West Hall
3400 Wagner Heights Road, Stockton
tracy​  Suspended looking for a new facilitator (call Panc if interested)
​Parkinson Support Group of Tracy
 
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
1635 Chester Ave, (corner of Chester & Lowell, Tracy)​
truckee
​Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.
​

​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
​Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.

​
4th Wednesday 1:30-3 p.m.

​The McBride Senior Center
91 Town Square Place Vacaville, CA 95688
  • Rick Newman (707) 999-6845  Email Newman.rick@yahoo.com
  • John Alonso (707) 689-6613   Email Johnalonso2@gmail.com
woodland - Welcome Back
Meeting in Person
1st Wednesday 1:30 to 3:00 PM 
Woodland Community Center  
2001 East Street Woodland, CA 
Steve Briscoe  Hellostevebriscoe@gmail.com 
yuba city - Tri County Parkinson's Support Group
​Due to the threat of  COVID restrictions, we suggest you call or email
the support group leader first to be sure your meeting is being held.

​
Tri-County Parkinson's Support Group​
​In Person  2nd Monday at 1:00 p.m.
Sutter Medical Foundation
969 Plumas Street, Suite 208, Yuba City
  • Susan Vantress  530-701-0039 email: suze2u@hotmail.com

​Our Mission

​​The Parkinson Association of Northern California is an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with Parkinson's, their families, and care partners throughout our region. 

La Asociación de Parkinson del Norte de California se dedica a mejorar la vida de las personas con Parkinson, sus familias y los compañeros de cuidado. 

​Contacts

Email: panc@panctoday.org
Mailing Address:
Parkinson Association of Northern California
1024 Iron Point Road, #1046
​Folsom, CA 95630


Phone: (916) 357-6641
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  • PANC Home
  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Medical Advisory Panel
    • Privacy Policy
    • Annual Report & 990's
  • Contact Us
  • About Parkinson's
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Recently Diagnosed
    • PD Carepartners
    • Clinical Trials
    • Exercise!
    • Helpful Resources
    • PD Webinars & Classes
    • Guide to Specialist
    • Summer Heat and PD
    • Local Transportation Information
    • Reflections from the Parkinson's Community
    • Articles
  • Español
    • Sobre PANC
    • Clases y recursos
  • Ways to Support
    • Donate Online
    • Donate by Mail or Phone
    • Sponsorships
    • CAREPARTNER RESPITE SUPPORT
    • Be A Sustaining Donor
    • Planned Giving
    • AmazonSmile
    • Become a Support Group Facilitator
    • Other Ways to Give
  • Programs/Support Groups
    • Support Groups
    • Respite Care
    • Parkinsonwise
    • Parkinsonwise Trained Professionals
    • Rebuilding Together
    • Other PD Support Groups in CA
    • Shelter in Place Info series
    • Past Conference videos/info >
      • CA PD Registry 9/20 Conference Video
      • 2019 Videos
      • 2017 Conference Video
      • 2021 Conference
  • Newsletter
  • Other PD classes/events
    • Brian Grant Foundation May 2022 Classes
    • Davis Phinney Foundation 5/17 Medical Myths, 5/19 YOPD Council, 5/25 Trans/non-Binanry PwP, 6/24 Motor Symptoms
    • Family Caregiver Alliance Webinairs - May 2022
    • Michael J Fox Foundation 5/19/22 Understanding PD Genetics, Podcast Sex, Sleep Intimacy, PD IQ & You (on demand)
    • Parkinson 's Foundation Webinars, zoom mtgs
    • Parkinson Voice Project - Speech exercises Daily 8 AM Info session 2nd Tu
    • Shining Care-Redding CA Lunch and Learn events
    • PD Active 5/14 Annual Info Fair and Spring Gathering, 6/11 Speaker Forum, Brain Training class Zoom Calendar of exercise, dance, singing & speech classes
    • PMD Alliance May & Jun Classes
    • World Parkinson Coalition 2022 Research spotlight 5/25, 7/12, 9/13, 11/15/22 Sing-A-Long 6/8/22
  • PANC Events
    • Save the Date 8/19 & 20/2022 SG Facilitator Workshop
    • Save the Date 10/22/22 PANC Annual Education Conference
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