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 13 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 “Moving Day The Villages” website is now active. Click here to form a team, reactivate a team, join a team, or donate. Scroll down to the bottom of this page for more details on this important 2025 event!
New Parkinson’s exercise programs in The Villages – Walking Soccer
Thursday 10:00 to 11:15 AM at the First Responders Soccer Field
Sunday 10:00 to 11:15 AM at the Everglades Soccer Field
IMPORTANT! To register– click on “CONTACT US” and, in the message section, enter SOCCER EVERGLADES, or SOCCER FIRST RESPONDERS, or both, plus your Village and your telephone number. Someone will contact you.
You must be a Villages resident to participate.
What’s Happening Now?
November 19 to December 1, 2024
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.
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, November 28, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. @ Eisenhower Recreation Center, McArthur Room
Care partner luncheon meeting. Bring your own lunch.
Thursday 1:30 – 3 p.m. @ Chatham Recreation Center
CZ Sobol’s Parkinson’s Network sitting and standing exercises.
Thursday November 21, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. @ Bradenton Recreation Center
Support group for persons with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
Come and learn about the Personal Alert Link (PAL BUTTON), an easy-to-use system to ensure prompt assistance after a fall or medical event.
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.
Contact Us for where and when to meet.
For a complete list of all recurring monthly activities, check out the Support Group page.
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.
Asian lantern Festival – Thursday, January 16, 2025
Once you have booked, Contact Us and in the message section, state Asian Lantern Festival, and the names of those going.
Special Events
Make a reservation at a Bradenton meeting or click on Contact Us and in the message section, enter “Bradenton Party”, your name, the number of people in your party, and what food item(s) you will be bringing. You will receive a reservation confirmation via email.
All Parkinson’s Groups Holiday Party
Friday, December 20
5:30-8 pm Savannah Center
$30 per person
Catered by Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant.
Entertainment by The Villages’ Lisa Beck, singer & entertainer, playing all our favorites.
Dancing encouraged. Raffles. BYOB
To sign up, and get more details, click here. Enter “December 20 Holiday Party” in the message section. List the names in your party.
2025
Click here to go to the Moving Day registration website!
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