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 11 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.
The Villages Parkinson’s 2025 Cruise is booking now!
You need to book NOW!
Book quickly for best pricing! Special rates go away the end of June!
Click here for details!
What’s Happening Now?
A lot is happening in the next few weeks and months. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see everything!
June 23 to June 30, 2024
The Villages
Important – The Chatham Recreation Center will be closed through Sunday June 30. There will be no support group meetings at Chatham during this time. See next entry for Sunday, June 30 meeting.
Sunday, June 30, 1:30 – 3 p.m. @ Mulberry Recreation Center, Americana Room
Popular with Couples. Sit/stretch plus exercise to music and BIG/LOUD plus education and support.
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, June 24. 9:30 -10:45 a.m. @ Tierra Del Sol Recreation Center
Care partner support group. Discussion – respite care.
Wednesday 1 – 3 p.m. @ Mulberry Grove Recreation Center
Popular with Couples. Exercise to music plus education, discussion, and support.
Thursday, June 27. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. @ Eisenhower Recreation Center, McArthur Room
Care partner luncheon meeting. Bring your own lunch.
Friday (times vary) @ Golf Executive Courses between CR 466 and CR 466A.
Golfing for persons with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.
Contact Us for where and when to meet.
For a complete list of all recurring monthly activities, check out the Support Group page.
All seats for the June 26 seminar, “Ideas for Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease”, have been claimed.
If you would like to be contacted when the next seminar is scheduled, Contact Us and enter “seminar” in the comments section.
SpeechVive follow-up opportunity!
Jim Turnbach with SpeechVive will be at the Villages/Eisenhower Regional Recreation Center on Wednesday, June 26th from 1-5pm and Thursday, June 27th from 1-5pm. He will be conducting evaluations for the SpeechVive device. These are free baseline evaluations that do NOT obligate you to get the device. The evaluation will give patients the information they need to begin the process for obtaining a device through Medicare. Also, supplemental insurance companies have been very cooperative in paying for this device.
Each evaluation will last 20-30 minutes and is a 5 step process. Evaluations are by appointment only and reservations will be first-come-first-served and must be requested through the following email jturnbach@speechvive.com Once a request is received, Jim will email the individual back with a confirmation of requested time at Eisenhower. Please request a half hour slot either on the hour or on the half hour and please request two different times in case your first choice is already reserved.
If all slots are reserved and demand is still strong, SpeechVive will schedule a second evaluation period in July or August. ”
Villages Parkinson’s Fund Raiser
Estate Sale
JUNE 25th-26th-27th 9am – 2pm
1312 Leone Lane, The Villages, FL.
Among the items included are furniture, Waterford crystal, and Brass lamps.
All funds raised will be donated to the Parkinson’s Foundation,
in honor of John May, a member of our Villages PD community who recently passed away.
📌Cash only. (If paying via check it should be made out to the Parkinson’s Foundation.)
🌟 Coffee & Conversation with Angela! 🌟
On June 27th from 3-4 PM, Stop by for a fun-filled meet and greet with Angela, the new Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day Manager! ☕💬
📍 Location: The Standard Coffee Shop @ The Center for Advanced Healthcare at Brownwood
2955 Brownwood Blvd Suite 120, The Villages
Stop by for some coffee, great conversation, and to learn more about the exciting Moving Day plans and the valuable resources offered by the Parkinson’s Foundation! Don’t miss this chance to connect and engage with the community.
Please RSVP – send an email to Angela at awatkins@parkinson.org saying how many will be in your party.
From The Villages Daily Sun Newspaper
Day Trips
Join others from our Parkinson’s community as we enjoy one-day trips to nearby cities and towns. It could be a care partner respite day for you or come as a couple. You make your own arrangements. It is recommended you sign up ASAP. These events are open to the public. They fill up quickly!
Click on the following for details.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Cafe – July 30, 2024
Musical Bingo Lunch Cruise Aboard St. John’s Rivership “Barbara Lee” Paddleboat – August 1, 2024
Polynesian Luau & Fire Dinner Show – Daytona Beach – August 17, 2024
CRAFT Lunch Dining Cruise on Tampa Bay – September 20, 2024
Downtown St. Petersburg – October 16, 2024
Winter Park – November 14, 2024
Once you have booked, Contact Us and in the message section, state what trips you have booked and the names of those going.