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!
Seminar
Ideas for Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease. Tuesday, September 29, 10:00 am- 11:25 am at a central location in The Villages.
All seats are taken!
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.
Save the date. 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!
What’s Happening Now
September 15 – 27, 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!
Sunday, September 27, 50/50.
NOTE: No exercise at First Responders Rec Ctr and/or Chatham Rec Ctr 9/20/26. They are both closed on that date!
Beginning August 30th, and continuing until 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.
The September 21 meeting has been cancelled due to group Road Trip.
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, September 24, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. @ Eisenhower Recreation Center, McArthur Room
Care partner luncheon meeting. Bring your own lunch.
September 24 will be our last “traditional” meeting for the year! We will discuss the many talents that we have found most helpful in our Parkinson’s journey. Hopefully the ideas you share will be inspiring to each of us and will help us develop healthy ways to avoid frustrations during the busy season ahead. Perhaps something has been discussed at an earlier meeting that you feel was valuable and you can remind us.
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 September 17, 3:00 – 4:50 p.m. @ Bradenton Recreation Center
Support group for persons with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
We welcome back Tammy Dunseath, Group Exercise Manager at GENESIS Health Clubs. She is a passionate advocate of The Villages Parkinson’s community. At this meeting Tammy will teach us about Tai Chi and its benefits for PWP. In contrast to vigorous cardio activities Tai chi is a gentle mind-body exercise featuring slow, continuous, flowing movements, and deep breathing. Come and learn from the best!
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.
Leesburg Support Group
No need to call ahead, just show up!
Thursday, September 24, 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.
Stars, Stripes, and Support
a Veterans Resource Fair
Thursday, September 24th, 10 am-12 pm
presented at: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
5550 Meggison Road, The Villages, FL 32163
Proudly hosted by Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
** Resources, Connections, Support **
All are welcome! Open to all Veterans, families, caregivers, and the community!
Call with any questions: 352-355-6644
Register now for the annual “The Villages” Parkinson’s Foundation Seminar.
