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!
It is time to sign-up for the annual Parkinson’s cruise.
The dates are May 9 to May 16, 2027. Join us for a 7-day Caribbean sailing on Norwegian Aqua, a ship designed for each experience to flow into the next. The ship departs from Port Canaveral. Click here for details.
Parkinson’s Group Bocce Ball has resumed for the winter season. Scroll down to Saturday below for details.
Walking Soccer resumes for the winter season. Go to the Support Groups Page for details.
The Annual Parkinson Foundation seminar at The Villages will be held 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Scroll down to the bottom of this page for details. Register now!
SAVE THE DATE: Parkinson’s Holiday Party, Wednesday, December 9th from 12-3 pm at Mulberry Grove Recreation Center. This is a combined Parkinson’s group party and everyone is invited. Two main meat dishes & iced tea & lemonade will be provided. This is a potluck so everyone please bring a dish to share. RSVP is compulsory and call with your choice of a starch, vegetable or dessert side dish. Setups will be supplied but please bring a serving utensil. Entertainment is the Travelling Nerd who is a DJ and will lead guests in games and fun. There will be a 50/50 drawing with multiple winners. Look for whom to RSVP to in the Newsletter. If you do not get the newsletter, click here! Enter your name, address, phone number, email address and “Newsletter”!
What’s Happening Now
October 12-25, 2026
The Villages
Sunday, 1:30 – 3 p.m. @ Chatham Recreation Center
Exercise to Parkinson’s specific Exercise Videos along with a variety of Speech Therapy LSVT Loud and Speak Out videos!
Oct 25 – 50/50
October 25th, the meeting will be at the First Responder’s Recreation Center!
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. @ MULBERRY Recreation Center
NOTE TEMPORY CHANGE FROM CHATHAM TO MULBERRY!
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 October 22, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. @ Eisenhower Recreation Center, McArthur Room
No meeting on Thursday October 22. No meeting in November or December 2026. Regularly scheduled meetings will begin in January 2027 on the 4th Thursday, January 28.
Luncheon for Care Partners will be held on Thursday, October 29 at 11:30 am at Big Cypress Recreation Center. Cost will be $15 per person. Reservations are needed by October 26. Additional information is included in the October newsletters.
Thursday 1:30 – 3 p.m. @ MULBERRY Recreation Center
NOTE TEMPORTY CHANGE FROM CHATHAM TO MULBERRY!
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, October 15, 3:00 – 4:50 p.m. @ Bradenton Recreation Center
Support group for persons with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
Our speaker will be Monica Edwards, Chief Executive Officer of Exalt Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital of Wildwood. Treatment at Exalt specializes in comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation for individuals recovering from a variety of conditions, including Parkinson’s Disease. Come and learn about Exalt as an option for care that focuses on returning its patients to the highest level of independence possible.
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.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. @ Lake Miona Recreation Center
Parkinson’s Group Bocce Ball.
Leesburg Support Group
No need to call ahead, just show up!
Thursday October 22, at 1 p.m.
The Plantation at Leesburg, Ashley Hall Room #1
For those with Parkinson’s disease and care partners.
The Plantation at Leesburg is a gated community. Tell the guard at the gate that you are attending a Parkinson’s disease support group meeting.
Register now for the annual “The Villages” Parkinson’s Foundation Seminar.
