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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 14 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!

Moving Day The Villages will be this Saturday at the polo field! If you have not registered to participate, it is time to do so. Scroll down this page to March Special Events for details.

What’s Happening Now?

March 9 – March 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.

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. March 10, group discussion.

Tuesday, 2- 3:30 p.m. @ Chatham Recreation Center

CZ Sobol’s Parkinson’s Network sitting and standing exercises.

Wednesday 1 – 3 p.m. @ Mulberry Grove Recreation Center

Popular with Couples. Exercise to music plus education, discussion, and support.

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.

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.

March Special Events!

Click here to go to the Moving Day registration website!

GOLF CART ACCOMMODATION FOR MOVING DAY

If you require the use of a golf cart to participate in the walk portion of the event, please click here to complete the Golf Cart Request Form to secure your spot. Space is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

✅ Personal golf carts are not permitted this year, but the Parkinson’s Foundation will provide carts for up to 30 registered participants,

Want to get more involved with The Parkinson Foundation Moving Day walk? Our success cannot be accomplished without our wonderful volunteers! There are many areas to become involved. Please fill out the following form and you will receive a response from the PF team.

https://forms.office.com/r/UEjDe6zwr9?origin=lprLink