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.
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!
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Saturday, September 28, there will be “Potluck and Games” at the First Responders Recreation Center, from 5-7:50 pm. Bring a dish to share. Drink setups will be provided. Bring any games you would like to play. The game room will be available.
Saturday, October 12, there will be a Parkinson’s dinner/dance at the Chatham recreation center, starting at 5:30 pm. Reservations are required. Cost, $10 for each person. Click here to sign-up. Put “dinner/dance” in the message section. List the names in your group. Seating is limited, so you must register to attend!
What’s Happening Now?
September 16 to September 22, 2024
The Villages
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.
September 22 – 50/50.
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.
September 16 – gadgets/clothing/etc.
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 1:30 – 3 p.m. @ Chatham Recreation Center
CZ Sobol’s Parkinson’s Network sitting and standing exercises.
Thursday, September 19, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. @ Bradenton Recreation Center
Support group for persons with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
Cheryl Harris, physical therapist with Lake Centre for Rehab, will present general information about Parkinson’s disease and its management, including some discussion about freezing episodes. Cheryl will also focus on People with Parkinson’s advocating for their own care and also, self-care for Care Partners.
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.
CRAFT Lunch Dining Cruise on Tampa Bay – September 20, 2024
Downtown St. Petersburg – October 16, 2024
New York Beer Project – Tour + Lunch, Tuesday October 29, 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.
Future Events
October 8, 2024
October 22, 2024
2025
-Moving Day-
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.
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