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:
- 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?
Meetings by Computer or phone
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.
Support Group Listing - Click city for drop-down details
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.
Auburn
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
Auburn Carepartners only
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
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--SEE LISTING UNDER SACRAMENTO CARMICHAEL AREA
See listing under Sacramento Carmichael area-
CARMICHAEL - ESKATON CARMICHAEL
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 CAREPARTNERS Group
Update 4/9/21
Now meeting in person outside at a park- masks-social distance
1st and 3rd Friday of the month 11:30-1pm
John Kemp Community Park
1322 Bundrick Dr Folsom-- Map of location
Contact Larry Alver 916-933-2465
ldalver@sbcglobal.net
Day of meeting contact Larry on his cell (916)221-2524
Now meeting in person outside at a park- masks-social distance
1st and 3rd Friday of the month 11:30-1pm
John Kemp Community Park
1322 Bundrick Dr Folsom-- Map of location
Contact Larry Alver 916-933-2465
ldalver@sbcglobal.net
Day of meeting contact Larry on his cell (916)221-2524
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
Foster City - Atria
Meetings at Atria Foster City
Contact Will Corkern
(650) 534-7799
wcorkern@aol.com
Contact Will Corkern
(650) 534-7799
wcorkern@aol.com
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 - carepartner meeting
CAREPARTNER 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
Meeting via zoom
3rd Wed. from 1:30-3:30 p.m. (January – November) -- No meeting in July
Sutter Health Facility
1700 McHenry Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
3rd Wed. from 1:30-3:30 p.m. (January – November) -- No meeting in July
Sutter Health Facility
1700 McHenry Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
- Beth Bollinger (209) 668-9434 E-mail sdboyandcagirl@hotmail.com
NAPA–YOUNG ONSET GROUP
Third Sunday each month, 3 - 4 pm via zoom
Covenant Presbyterian Church
1226 Salvador Avenue, Napa
Covenant Presbyterian Church
1226 Salvador Avenue, Napa
- Colleen Winters 209-602-1536 or E-mail cfwinters@yahoo.com
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 -Maidu Park area
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
- Shelly Butler at 916-837-3307 or E-mail sbutler7221@comcast.net
- Website: www.rosevillepsg.weebly.com
Roseville - West area
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 kmfujino@outlook.com
SACRAMENTO - ARDEN/ARCADE
SACRAMENTO - CARE partners LUNCH BUNCH
CAREPARTNERS 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 - CARMICHAEL AREA - YOUNG ONSET GROUP
First Wednesday of the month
6:30 pm via zoom
1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Carmichael Presbyterian Church
5645 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
6:30 pm via zoom
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
- YOPD group page - restricted
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
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 - 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
2021 PDF Flyer Classes meeting by zoom or phone
You are welcome to join by video or listen in by phone. Contact HS-DBS@ucdavis.edu for link and info 916-731-1610
If so, this class has been developed just for you! Click below for info
2021 PDF Flyer Classes meeting by zoom or phone
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
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. (see File below for current info)
First hour devoted to a featured speaker; second hour is breakout groups.
April 10, 2021 Saturday 1-2 pm
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82246981242?pwd=ZzFSTW95b2h2a2NIc1Y5T2t2MEZDZz09
PSGSC Caregivers and Person's with Parkinson's Breakout Groups 2-3 PM We will be using the breakout group icon on Zoom after thespeaker presentation, so there will is no need for a separate Zoom link for caregivers.
Topic: Dr. Tim Gieseke will be talking about where we stand in the battle against COVID-19 and vaccine development. He will also address Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST).
Dr. Gieseke has had a private practice for general internal medicine in Santa Rosa for 40 years, retiring the end of 2019. He was the Medical Director of Spring Lake Village for 33 years and was a Medical Director at 4 other facilities and Santa Rosa Memorial Hospitals’ two sub-acute units. He served the UCSF affiliated Santa Rosa Family Practice residency initially as an attending physician and later as an Associate Clinical Professor from2010 to2019. He was an Associate Medical Director for VNA Hospice from 2006 to 2012. He has been the Medical Director of Fox Home Health since 2014. Since retiring, he has helped coordinate Sonoma Counties’ response to the pandemic.
In preparation for his presentation on POLST, he recommends that we look at the website https://prepareforyourcare.org/welcomeand, as background for the topic of COVID vaccine and Parkinson’s, I recommend a recent webinar by Dr. Okun, the medical director of the Parkinson’s Foundation: www.parkinson.org/blog/covid-vaccine
Non-Covid times 2nd Saturday @ 1:00-3:15 pm
Christ Church United Methodist
1717 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa
Caregiver, Dance and exercise classes see Website http://www.parkinsonsonomacounty.org/
First hour devoted to a featured speaker; second hour is breakout groups.
April 10, 2021 Saturday 1-2 pm
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82246981242?pwd=ZzFSTW95b2h2a2NIc1Y5T2t2MEZDZz09
PSGSC Caregivers and Person's with Parkinson's Breakout Groups 2-3 PM We will be using the breakout group icon on Zoom after thespeaker presentation, so there will is no need for a separate Zoom link for caregivers.
Topic: Dr. Tim Gieseke will be talking about where we stand in the battle against COVID-19 and vaccine development. He will also address Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST).
Dr. Gieseke has had a private practice for general internal medicine in Santa Rosa for 40 years, retiring the end of 2019. He was the Medical Director of Spring Lake Village for 33 years and was a Medical Director at 4 other facilities and Santa Rosa Memorial Hospitals’ two sub-acute units. He served the UCSF affiliated Santa Rosa Family Practice residency initially as an attending physician and later as an Associate Clinical Professor from2010 to2019. He was an Associate Medical Director for VNA Hospice from 2006 to 2012. He has been the Medical Director of Fox Home Health since 2014. Since retiring, he has helped coordinate Sonoma Counties’ response to the pandemic.
In preparation for his presentation on POLST, he recommends that we look at the website https://prepareforyourcare.org/welcomeand, as background for the topic of COVID vaccine and Parkinson’s, I recommend a recent webinar by Dr. Okun, the medical director of the Parkinson’s Foundation: www.parkinson.org/blog/covid-vaccine
Non-Covid times 2nd Saturday @ 1:00-3:15 pm
Christ Church United Methodist
1717 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa
- Marc Alexander at 707-431-8767 or E-mail malexander109@comcast.net
Caregiver, Dance and exercise classes see Website http://www.parkinsonsonomacounty.org/
Download file to view Sonoma Support Group Newsletter and Events for 4/2021
| sonoma_support_group_4-2021.pdf |
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 2:30 pm via zoom
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
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