Upcoming Events for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Disease
Support Groups & Events
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Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group
Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group
This general Parkinson’s support group is open to all, including care partners and family members. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280 Host: Judy Yaras This group is run by Judy Yaras, who was a Parkinson’s care partner for 18 years, and serves as Vice President of PCLA.
Care Partner Connection Support Group
Care Partner Connection Support Group
This weekly support group is for all family caregivers to a loved one with Parkinson’s. This is an open, conversational group. Join us to share, or just listen, and to learn more about Parkinson’s caregiving and resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7:30pm-8:30pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/CarePartnerConnection Meeting ID: 838 6737 7847 Password: 808495 Host: Charles Schiell About Host: This group is hosted by Charles Schiell, who was a care partner to his father with Parkinson’s.
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Young Onset & Young at Heart Support Group
Young Onset & Young at Heart Support Group
Join us for a free monthly support group for PWPs and care partners and family members, with a special focus on the Young Onset population. This is also a great group for those who are working and/or raising children while living with Parkinson’s. Young Onset and “Young at Heart” meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday, 7:30pm-9:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280
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Disability Health Fair
Disability Health Fair
PCLA is excited to participate in the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Disability Health Fair! Stop by and say hi to us while learning about community resources and connecting with service providers, advocates, and support groups!
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Psilocybin Therapy for Depression in PD
Psilocybin Therapy for Depression in PD
**Can't make this date? Register to receive a link to the recording.** Join us for a presentation on how psilocybin therapy is being used and its effectiveness. About our speaker: Ellen Bradley, MD (Yale), is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF Weill Institute For Neurosciences. She is researching the effect of oral psilocybin therapy for depression and anxiety, and motor symptoms, in people with Parkinson’s (PWP). Special thanks to our program sponsors Abbott, Acadia, and Boston Scientific. -- Learn more about PCLA at www.pcla.org.
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Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group
Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group
This general Parkinson’s support group is open to all, including care partners and family members. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280 Host: Judy Yaras This group is run by Judy Yaras, who was a Parkinson’s care partner for 18 years, and serves as Vice President of PCLA.
Women with Parkinson’s Support Group
Women with Parkinson’s Support Group
Join us for a virtual support group exclusively for women with Parkinson’s. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, from 7:00pm-8:30pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/PCLAwomenPD Meeting ID: 848 3993 9181 Hosts: 1st Tuesdays: with Juanita Thompson, LCSW 3rd Tuesdays: with Angela Neff, PCLA board member and woman with Parkinson’s
Care Partner Connection Support Group
Care Partner Connection Support Group
This weekly support group is for all family caregivers to a loved one with Parkinson’s. This is an open, conversational group. Join us to share, or just listen, and to learn more about Parkinson’s caregiving and resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7:30pm-8:30pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/CarePartnerConnection Meeting ID: 838 6737 7847 Password: 808495 Host: Charles Schiell About Host: This group is hosted by Charles Schiell, who was a care partner to his father with Parkinson’s.
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Caregiver Cafe Support Group
Caregiver Cafe Support Group
This support group is for all Parkinson’s care partners and family members. Join us to share, or just listen, and to learn more about Parkinson’s caregiving and resources. This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 11:00am-12:30pm PT Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280 Host: Juanita Thompson, LCSW
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Men with Parkinson’s Support Group
Men with Parkinson’s Support Group
Join us for a virtual support group exclusively for men with Parkinson’s. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month, from 11:00am-12:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/PCLAmenwithpd Password: 12345 Meeting ID: 867 9994 2844 Host: Charles Coverdale
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Sharing Our Strength In-Person Support Group
Sharing Our Strength In-Person Support Group
This monthly Parkinson's support group is free and open to all. Join us monthly on the 2nd Monday, 10:30am-12:00pm at Westwood Presbyterian Church, in Hoffman Hall. Parking is free - enter through the gate on Wilshire. Host: Nessa Weinman About Host: Nessa is an experienced care-partner to her husband Mike, who was diagnosed at age 36 in the year 2000. Together, Mike & Nessa raised 3 sons who were all under 10 years old when Mike’s Parkinson’s was diagnosed. Nessa has also been an Executive Director for 2 different Parkinson’s non-profits raising money and awareness. She has been running this support group for 10 years.
Creciendo Junto Con Parkinson’s
Creciendo Junto Con Parkinson’s
Acompáñanos en una conversación para aprender sobre los síntomas del Parkinson y cómo vivir una vida mejor. El facilitador será Alfred Pérez. El link de Zoom Facilitador: Alfred Perez Sobre el facilitador: "En 2018, me diagnosticaron Parkinson a los 36 años, un momento que cambió mi vida justo cuando mi esposa y yo estábamos dando la bienvenida a nuestro segundo hijo. Nuestro primer hijo nació en 2016, y con dos niños pequeños, de repente me enfrenté al desafío de equilibrar la paternidad con las realidades de vivir con Parkinson. A pesar de los obstáculos, sigo comprometido a estar presente para mi familia y a encontrar fuerzas en cada nuevo día. Este camino ha transformado mi perspectiva sobre la vida, la resiliencia y la importancia del apoyo de los seres queridos."
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Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group
Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group
This general Parkinson’s support group is open to all, including care partners and family members. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280 Host: Judy Yaras This group is run by Judy Yaras, who was a Parkinson’s care partner for 18 years, and serves as Vice President of PCLA.
Care Partner Connection Support Group
Care Partner Connection Support Group
This weekly support group is for all family caregivers to a loved one with Parkinson’s. This is an open, conversational group. Join us to share, or just listen, and to learn more about Parkinson’s caregiving and resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7:30pm-8:30pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/CarePartnerConnection Meeting ID: 838 6737 7847 Password: 808495 Host: Charles Schiell About Host: This group is hosted by Charles Schiell, who was a care partner to his father with Parkinson’s.
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Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group
Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group
This general Parkinson’s support group is open to all, including care partners and family members. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280 Host: Judy Yaras This group is run by Judy Yaras, who was a Parkinson’s care partner for 18 years, and serves as Vice President of PCLA.
Women with Parkinson’s Support Group
Women with Parkinson’s Support Group
Join us for a virtual support group exclusively for women with Parkinson’s. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, from 7:00pm-8:30pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/PCLAwomenPD Meeting ID: 848 3993 9181 Hosts: 1st Tuesdays: with Juanita Thompson, LCSW 3rd Tuesdays: with Angela Neff, PCLA board member and woman with Parkinson’s
Care Partner Connection Support Group
Care Partner Connection Support Group
This weekly support group is for all family caregivers to a loved one with Parkinson’s. This is an open, conversational group. Join us to share, or just listen, and to learn more about Parkinson’s caregiving and resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7:30pm-8:30pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/CarePartnerConnection Meeting ID: 838 6737 7847 Password: 808495 Host: Charles Schiell About Host: This group is hosted by Charles Schiell, who was a care partner to his father with Parkinson’s.
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S.T.A.R.T. Parkinson’s Support Group (in person)
S.T.A.R.T. Parkinson’s Support Group (in person)
This monthly Parkinson’s support group is free and open to all. Care partners and family members are welcome to attend, as well as people with Parkinson's. The group meets monthly on the third Wednesday, from 3-5 pm PT. RSVP requested: [email protected] Location: San Marino Community Church 1750 Virginia Road San Marino, CA 91108
Let’s Come Together Support Group
Let’s Come Together Support Group
This group is dedicated to providing a supportive space where our community can share personal stories, exchange experiences, and gain valuable insights for navigating life's challenges with Parkinson’s during this uncertain time in Los Angeles. Facilitator: Juanita Thompson, LCSW Let's Come Together Support Group 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:00pm-8:30pm PT Link to join Meeting ID: 818 9499 0910
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Men with Parkinson’s Support Group
Men with Parkinson’s Support Group
Join us for a virtual support group exclusively for men with Parkinson’s. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month, from 11:00am-12:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/PCLAmenwithpd Password: 12345 Meeting ID: 867 9994 2844 Host: Charles Coverdale
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Parkinson’s In Motion
Parkinson’s In Motion
Join us for a FREE interactive wellness event designed to empower individuals with Parkinson’s disease through movement-based activities.
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Parkinson’s Disease: More Than Motor Symptoms
Parkinson’s Disease: More Than Motor Symptoms
Join this free virtual event for an opportunity to learn more about Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and delusions, including how to talk to your healthcare provider about your symptoms and establish a treatment plan.
Creciendo Junto Con Parkinson’s
Creciendo Junto Con Parkinson’s
Acompáñanos en una conversación para aprender sobre los síntomas del Parkinson y cómo vivir una vida mejor. El facilitador será Alfred Pérez. El link de Zoom Facilitador: Alfred Perez Sobre el facilitador: "En 2018, me diagnosticaron Parkinson a los 36 años, un momento que cambió mi vida justo cuando mi esposa y yo estábamos dando la bienvenida a nuestro segundo hijo. Nuestro primer hijo nació en 2016, y con dos niños pequeños, de repente me enfrenté al desafío de equilibrar la paternidad con las realidades de vivir con Parkinson. A pesar de los obstáculos, sigo comprometido a estar presente para mi familia y a encontrar fuerzas en cada nuevo día. Este camino ha transformado mi perspectiva sobre la vida, la resiliencia y la importancia del apoyo de los seres queridos."
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Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group
Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group
This general Parkinson’s support group is open to all, including care partners and family members. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280 Host: Judy Yaras This group is run by Judy Yaras, who was a Parkinson’s care partner for 18 years, and serves as Vice President of PCLA.
Care Partner Connection Support Group
Care Partner Connection Support Group
This weekly support group is for all family caregivers to a loved one with Parkinson’s. This is an open, conversational group. Join us to share, or just listen, and to learn more about Parkinson’s caregiving and resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7:30pm-8:30pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/CarePartnerConnection Meeting ID: 838 6737 7847 Password: 808495 Host: Charles Schiell About Host: This group is hosted by Charles Schiell, who was a care partner to his father with Parkinson’s.
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Young Onset & Young at Heart Support Group
Young Onset & Young at Heart Support Group
Join us for a free monthly support group for PWPs and care partners and family members, with a special focus on the Young Onset population. This is also a great group for those who are working and/or raising children while living with Parkinson’s. Young Onset and “Young at Heart” meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday, 7:30pm-9:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280
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Moving Forward: Practical Tips to Maintain Independence and Make Life Easier Part 4 – Catch-up and wrap up
Moving Forward: Practical Tips to Maintain Independence and Make Life Easier Part 4 – Catch-up and wrap up
Join PCLA for the first installment of our brand new “Moving Forward” series! Moving Forward features special presentations from experts in the medical community to provide tools & strategies that maximize quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s.
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Disability Health Fair

Parkinson’s In Motion
Parkinson’s In Motion
FitSport Kinetics 801 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United StatesJoin us for a FREE interactive wellness event designed to empower individuals with Parkinson’s disease through movement-based activities.
Parkinson’s Disease: More Than Motor Symptoms
OnlineJoin this free virtual event for an opportunity to learn more about Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and delusions, including how to talk to your healthcare provider about your symptoms and establish a treatment plan.
Creciendo Junto Con Parkinson’s
OnlineAcompáñanos en una conversación para aprender sobre los síntomas del Parkinson y cómo vivir una vida mejor. El facilitador será Alfred Pérez. El link de Zoom Facilitador: Alfred Perez Sobre el facilitador: "En 2018, me diagnosticaron Parkinson a los 36 años, un momento que cambió mi vida justo cuando mi esposa y yo estábamos dando la bienvenida a nuestro segundo hijo. Nuestro primer hijo nació en 2016, y con dos niños pequeños, de repente me enfrenté al desafío de equilibrar la paternidad con las realidades de vivir con Parkinson. A pesar de los obstáculos, sigo comprometido a estar presente para mi familia y a encontrar fuerzas en cada nuevo día. Este camino ha transformado mi perspectiva sobre la vida, la resiliencia y la importancia del apoyo de los seres queridos."
Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group
OnlineThis general Parkinson’s support group is open to all, including care partners and family members. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280 Host: Judy Yaras This group is run by Judy Yaras, who was a Parkinson’s care partner for 18 years, and serves as Vice President of PCLA.
Care Partner Connection Support Group
OnlineThis weekly support group is for all family caregivers to a loved one with Parkinson’s. This is an open, conversational group. Join us to share, or just listen, and to learn more about Parkinson’s caregiving and resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7:30pm-8:30pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/CarePartnerConnection Meeting ID: 838 6737 7847 Password: 808495 Host: Charles Schiell About Host: This group is hosted by Charles Schiell, who was a care partner to his father with Parkinson’s.
Young Onset & Young at Heart Support Group
OnlineJoin us for a free monthly support group for PWPs and care partners and family members, with a special focus on the Young Onset population. This is also a great group for those who are working and/or raising children while living with Parkinson’s. Young Onset and “Young at Heart” meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday, 7:30pm-9:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280
Moving Forward: Practical Tips to Maintain Independence and Make Life Easier Part 4 – Catch-up and wrap up
Join PCLA for the first installment of our brand new “Moving Forward” series! Moving Forward features special presentations from experts in the medical community to provide tools & strategies that maximize quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s.
Weekly Tuesday Parkinson’s Support Group
OnlineThis general Parkinson’s support group is open to all, including care partners and family members. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280 Host: Judy Yaras This group is run by Judy Yaras, who was a Parkinson’s care partner for 18 years, and serves as Vice President of PCLA.
Women with Parkinson’s Support Group
OnlineJoin us for a virtual support group exclusively for women with Parkinson’s. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, from 7:00pm-8:30pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/PCLAwomenPD Meeting ID: 848 3993 9181 Hosts: 1st Tuesdays: with Juanita Thompson, LCSW 3rd Tuesdays: with Angela Neff, PCLA board member and woman with Parkinson’s
Care Partner Connection Support Group
OnlineThis weekly support group is for all family caregivers to a loved one with Parkinson’s. This is an open, conversational group. Join us to share, or just listen, and to learn more about Parkinson’s caregiving and resources. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7:30pm-8:30pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/CarePartnerConnection Meeting ID: 838 6737 7847 Password: 808495 Host: Charles Schiell About Host: This group is hosted by Charles Schiell, who was a care partner to his father with Parkinson’s.
Caregiver Cafe Support Group
OnlineThis support group is for all Parkinson’s care partners and family members. Join us to share, or just listen, and to learn more about Parkinson’s caregiving and resources. This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 11:00am-12:30pm PT Zoom Link: bit.ly/supportgrouppcla Meeting ID: 862 3868 0280 Host: Juanita Thompson, LCSW
Men with Parkinson’s Support Group
OnlineJoin us for a virtual support group exclusively for men with Parkinson’s. Join us to share or just listen, ask questions, and swap information and resources. This group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month, from 11:00am-12:00pm PT. Zoom Link: bit.ly/PCLAmenwithpd Password: 12345 Meeting ID: 867 9994 2844 Host: Charles Coverdale