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!
The Moving Day 2026 Website is Now Live!
Moving Day Fund Raiser – Poker Run, February 7!
Moving Day Garage Sale – February 27 and 28!
Scroll down to the bottom of this page for details on all of these events.
What’s Happening Now?
January 30 – February 8, 2026
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.
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, 2:00 – 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.
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.
Thursday, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. @ Sumter Senior Living
Parkinson’s Movement Matters exercise program.
Thursday, February 5, 3:00 – 4:50 p.m. @ Bradenton Recreation Center
Support group for persons with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
The speaker will be Makinsey Holt, Speech Therapist with Lake Center for Rehab. She will discuss the various speech and swallowing difficulties experienced by folks with Parkinson’s disease and treatment recommendations for their best management.
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
Bocce Ball for Parkinson’s.
The Plantation at Leesburg – A Gated Community
Thursday, February 5, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. @ 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.
Parkinson’s Seminar in Orlando, February 7, 2026
Saturday, February 7th, 2026 there will be a virtual Parkinson’s Foundation symposium and potluck at Mulberry Grove Recreation Center from 10 am -1:30 pm. Speakers include Dr. Michael Okun.
Please bring a dish to share and a drink. All setups- plates, utensils, etc will be supplied.
Moving Day, Saturday, March 14, 2026
Moving Day is open to everyone—whether you join us with a team or come on your own. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to help us prepare for a great event. While no donation is required to participate, every contribution is always appreciated and makes a meaningful impact. We’d love to have you with us!
Click Here to Register!
