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 15 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!
The seminar, “Ideas for Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease”, will be held from 2-4 pm on Friday April 4, 2025, at a recreation center just off route 466a. Instructors are Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassadors Rose Lang and Edmund Smith. The seminar, which had been fully subscribed, now has six openings due to last minute cancellations. To attend, click here, and state that you want to attend the Friday seminar. Indicate how may will be in your party. You will receive a return email with details of where to meet. First come, first serve! Do it now!
The 2026 Parkinson’s Cruise is now booking! Click here for details. Act now. Handicap cabins book-up quickly!
Moving Day The Villages, Florida, may be over, but the opportunity to donate remains in effect until June 30, 2025. Click here to make a donation.
The Parkinson’s Foundation is soliciting photos taken at Moving Day. If you would like to share yours, click here to access the photo upload site. Read the site’s disclosure statement before uploading your photos.
What’s Happening Now?
April 4 – April 13, 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.
April 13 – Bingo
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.
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, April 17, 3:00 – 4:50 p.m. @ Bradenton Recreation Center
Scott Kim with Abbvie will introduce a new approach to the treatment of Parkinson’s. Recently approved by the FDA, Vyalev is a 24 hour, continuous delivery of levodopa-based therapy. Come and learn if this might be an option for you or your loved one.
Support group for persons with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
Friday (times vary) @ Golf Executive Courses between CR 466 and CR 466A.
Golfing for persons with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.
Friday, 4:30 – 6:00 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.
For a complete list of all recurring monthly activities, check out the Support Group page.
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