Parkinson’s Disease Support
-in and nearby-
The Villages, Florida
There may be no better place for someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to live than in or nearby The Villages, Florida. With 17 PD support groups, a PD Center of Excellence nearby, two hospitals minutes away, all of the medical specialists needed to manage the disease, and an active community with plenty of exercise and social opportunities, what more might one want? Of course, Florida also has great weather!
Explore our website. You will find many resources to help you and your care partner live a fulfilling life, regardless of the “diagnosis.” Join us. Come to one or more of our support groups. Get involved. Learn, exercise, be socially active, make new friends. You will be glad you did.
How to navigate this website
Navigating this site is easy. At the top of each page is a list, in alphabetical order, of site content. Click on any entry in the list. That will take you to that content. At the top of each content page, you will find the same navigation menu as this page. You can go to any other subject area from there or click “Homepage” to return to this page. To the right of the list of pages is a small blue magnifying glass. Click on it to open a search window. Enter what you want to search for, and you will be taken to the page(s) where the entry can be found.
When you use a smartphone, navigating to the content is slightly different. On each content page are three small parallel lines at the top-right. Click there and the list of content will appear. Click on any entry to go to the associated page. At the bottom of the list is a search box. Enter what you want to search for, and you will be taken to the page(s) where the entry can be found.
When you are on the go, it would be useful to have an icon on your smartphone that will take you directly to this website. Adding the icon is easy. Go to the Resources Page, scroll all the way to the bottom of the page until you reach “Website”. The instructions are there!
News Flash!
There are a lot of special events between now and the end of the year, plus the
Moving Day 2026 Website is Now Live!
Scroll down to the bottom of the page for details.
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What’s Happening Now?
November 5 – November 16, 2025
The Villages
Sunday, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. , Walking Soccer @ the Everglades Soccer Field
For those with Parkinson’s disease, and their care partner.
Sunday, 1:30 – 3 p.m. @ Chatham Recreation Center
Popular with Couples. Sit/stretch plus exercise to music and BIG/LOUD plus education and support.
Bingo – November 9
Folks often go out for late lunch/early dinner after the meeting.
Monday 9:30 -10:45 a.m. @ Tierra Del Sol Recreation Center
Mostly Men/Women Welcome. Sit/stretch plus exercise to music, discussion, and support.
Monday, 9:30 -10:45 a.m. @ Tierra Del Sol Recreation Center
Parkinson’s support group. Education and discussion.
Tuesday, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. @ Chatham Recreation Center
CZ Sobol’s Parkinson’s Network sitting and standing exercises.
Tuesday, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. @ Sumter Senior Living
Parkinson’s Movement Matters exercise program.
Wednesday 1:00 – 3 p.m. @ Mulberry Grove Recreation Center
Popular with Couples. Exercise to APDA videos, chair volleyball.
Wednesday, 3:15-5:00 p.m. @ Colony Recreation Center
Parkinson’s water volleyball.
Thursday, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. , Walking Soccer @ the First Responder’s Soccer Field
For those with Parkinson’s disease, and their care partner.
Thursday 1:30 – 3 p.m. @ Chatham Recreation Center
CZ Sobol’s Parkinson’s Network sitting and standing exercises.
Thursday, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. @ Sumter Senior Living
Parkinson’s Movement Matters exercise program.
Thursday November 6, 3:00 – 4:50 p.m. @ Bradenton Recreation Center
Support group for persons with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
Issues with driving often arise for folks with Parkinson’s disease. Beth Gibson, OTR/L, is the Manager and Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist with UF SmartDriver Rehab Services. She will address considerations for dealing with changes in PD that affect driving capabilities.
Folks often go out for dinner after the meeting.
Friday (times vary) @ Golf Executive Courses between CR 466 and CR 466A.
Golfing for persons with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.
Friday, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. @ La Hacienda Recreation Center at Spanish Springs
Parkinson’s table tennis (ping-pong). For those with PD, and care partners.
For more information, visit The Villages Table Tennis website.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. @ Lake Miona Recreation Center
Bocce Ball for Parkinson’s.
Leesburg Support Group
No need to call ahead, just show up!
Thursday, November 6, at 1 p.m.
The Plantation at Leesburg, Ashley Hall Room #1
For those with Parkinson’s disease and care partners.
The Plantation at Leesburg is a gated community. Tell the guard at the gate that you are attending a Parkinson’s disease support group meeting.
Special Events
Holiday Parties
Bradenton Rec Center
Thursday December 4 1:30 pm
HOLIDAY POTLUCK: Bring a favorite main dish, salad or dessert to share for our holiday meal
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT BY THE TRAVELING NERD
CONFIRM your reservation by NOVEMBER 26 th. See weekly newsletter for a name and phone number, or sign up at the November 6 & 20 Bradenton meetings
Moving Day March 2026
Click Here to Register!
