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 17 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
Advanced notice! LAKE MIONA REC CTR JUNE 2ND @ 11AM. Just in case you did not have a chance to log onto the new PARKINSON’S ACROSS AMERICA documentary, join us for our first “Watch Party” – We will show Segment #1 of the documentary. You might even see some familiar faces!!
What’s Happening Now
May 20 – May 31, 2026
The Villages
Sunday, 1:30 – 3 p.m. @ Chatham Recreation Center
May 24 – 50/50
Exercise to Parkinson’s specific Exercise Videos along with a variety of Speech Therapy LSVT Loud and Speak Out videos!
Monday, 9:30 -10:45 a.m. @ Tierra Del Sol Recreation Center
Parkinson’s support group. Education, discussion and support.
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.
Wednesday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. @ Colony Recreation Center
Parkinson’s water volleyball.
Thursday May 28, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. @ Eisenhower Recreation Center, McArthur Room
It’s Mental Health Awareness month. Let’s take a little time to think about what we are doing to improve our Mental Health. Join us for sharing…do you have tips that help you? Do you need to “unload”? We are here for each other’s mental health!
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, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. @ Sumter Senior Living
Parkinson’s Movement Matters exercise program.
Thursday, May 21, 3:00 – 4:50 p.m. @ Bradenton Recreation Center
Support group for persons with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
The FIRST speaker will be Gloria Lamorey, Marketing Liaison, with the ENCOMPASS Rehabilitation Hospital located off Meggison Road in The Villages. We will learn about ENCOMPASS’s rehabilitation programs for people with Parkinson’s and other conditions.
The SECOND speaker will be Cindy Patterson (Care Partner for Russell) who will speak to us about the new OUT AND ABOUT CLUB. Join us to learn all about this low-stress adventure and day-trip club for people living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. The Club is designed to promote socialization, cognitive enrichment, gentle exercise, and continued engagement with life.
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.
Friday, 2:30 – 4:00 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.