Many Northern and Central California Parkinson’s support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for November 2015. Here’s what’s happening at a support group near you.
Do you need to know the support group meeting location, day/time, contact info, and how to RSVP if required? Please refer to the Stanford Parkinson’s website for all Northern and Central California support groups.
What does it mean if a support group you sometimes attend isn’t listed below? It might mean that the group doesn’t have its regular meeting this month, or the group is having a social event. Or it might mean that this month’s meeting doesn’t have a guest speaker. Or it might mean that the guest speaker info didn’t arrive from the group in time to be added here. Last but not least, it could mean that I messed up. If you are not a regular attendee of a group, it’s always a good idea to call the group leader to confirm the meeting!
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Lodi
Monday, 11/2, 10-11am
Guest Speaker: Maria Ventura, PhD, postdoctoral research fellow, UCSF Division of Geriatrics
Topic: Multi-modal exercise interventions for people with PD
RSVP?: No.
San Andreas (Calaveras County)
Tuesday, 11/3, 10am-noon (guest speaker begins about 10:30am)
Guest Speaker: Eileen Phillips, HICAP counselor, Sonora Office of Area 12 Agency on Aging
Topic: Medicare Part D
RSVP?: No.
Placerville
Tuesday, 11/3, 1:30-3pm
Program: Demonstration of PD dance exercises and group participation, led by group members Larry and Frances Morgan
RSVP?: No.
Hollister
Tuesday, 11/3, 1:30-3:30pm
Program: HICAP counselor meeting with each member individually about Medicare Part D
RSVP?: No.
Soquel (Santa Cruz County)
Wednesday, 11/4, 1-2:30pm
Guest Speaker: Dorie Melville, SLP, speech therapist, Dominican Outpatient Rehabilitation
Topics: Improving speech clarity and loudness in daily life with Parkinson’s Disease
RSVP?: No.
San Lorenzo (San Leandro)
Thursday, 11/5, 10-11:30am
Guest Speaker: Bret Garduno, account executive, AbbVie
Topic: Duopa – a new Parkinson’s treatment
RSVP?: No.
San Jose/Willow Glen
Friday, 11/6, 10-11:45am
Program: Divide into two discussion groups — those with Parkinson’s and caregivers
RSVP?: No.
Visalia
Friday, 11/6, 10:30am-noon
Guest Speaker: Nicole Burnham, Tulare County District Attorney’s Office
Topic: Fraud for seniors
RSVP?: No.
Santa Rosa (Sonoma County)
Saturday, 11/7, 1-3:15pm (program from 1-2pm)
Program: “Show & Tell” your hobbies, handiwork, and helpful devices for Parkinsonians. Tour tables and talk to creative people.
RSVP?: No.
Yuba City (Tri-County)
Monday, 11/9, 1-2:30pm
Guest Speaker: Richard Mootz, investment advisor
RSVP?: No.
Lakeport
Monday, 11/9, 2-3:30pm
Guest Speaker: Barbara Nuckols, MFT, therapist, Konocti Senior Support
Topic: Assistance with life transitions
RSVP?: No.
Bakersfield (Kern County)
Tuesday, 11/10, 2-4pm
Guest Speaker: Jeri Williams, MD, movement disorder specialist, private practice, Bakersfield
Topic: Question and answer
RSVP?: No.
Palo Alto YOPD (Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease)
Tuesday, 11/10, 6:30-8pm (note different location for November meeting only)
Guest Speaker: Melanie Lising, MD, movement disorder specialist, Stanford
Topics: Non-motor symptoms
RSVP?: Yes, preferred if this is your first time. Email group leader Martha Gardner
Location for November meeting: Stanford Health Library, Hoover Pavilion, 211 Quarry Road, Suite 201, Palo Alto
Turlock
Wednesday, 11/11, 1-2pm
Guest Speaker: Sandy Gaskell, SLP, speech therapist, Turlock
RSVP?: No.
Palo Alto/Avenidas
Wednesday, 11/11, 2-3:30pm
Guest Speaker: Veronica Santini, MD, movement disorder specialist, Stanford
Topic: Constipation, urination, sexual dysfunction, and orthostatic hypotension
RSVP?: No.
Millbrae/Magnolia
Thursday, 11/12, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: Sarah Eggen-Thornhill, OT, health educator, San Mateo County Fall Prevention Task Force
Topic: Fall prevention
RSVP?: No.
Stockton
Thursday, 11/12, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: Michele Nevins, executive director, Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center, Citrus Heights
Topic: Caregiver resources provided by the Del Oro CRC
RSVP?: No.
San Francisco DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)
Thursday, 11/12, 6-8pm
Program: Discussion of National Geographic episode showing first DBS surgery live
RSVP?: Preferred. Email Monica Volz
Redding
Friday, 11/13, 1-3:30pm (speaker from 1:30-3pm; note new meeting time)
Guest Speaker: Margaret McNamara, family advocate, Passages Caregiver Resource Center, Chico
Topics: Depression and dementia
RSVP?: No.
Fresno
Saturday, 11/14, 10am-noon
Guest Speaker: Yee Vue, MSW, Valley Caregiver Resource Center, Fresno
Topic: Stress – things you should know and what you can do about it
RSVP?: No.
Berkeley
Saturday, 11/14, 10:30am-noon
Guest Speaker: William Langston, MD, movement disorder specialist and founder, The Parkinson’s Institute, Sunnyvale
Topic: New research findings and their implications for people with Parkinson’s Disease today
RSVP?: Yes, required. Email PD Active
Fee: Requested $10 donation
Sacramento Post-DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) at Kaiser
Monday, 11/16, 10am-noon
Discussion Topic: Speech issues and DBS
RSVP?: Yes, required. Please phone Kaiser Sacramento Neuroscience Reception Desk, 916-973-6860.
Lincoln
Tuesday, 11/17, 10-11am
Guest Speaker: Natalie Rioridin, Bowenworks, Sun City Lincoln Hills
RSVP?: No.
Auburn
Tuesday, 11/17, 1:30-3pm
Guest Speaker: Jim Drews, volunteer, Auburn Police Department
Topics: Senior scamming
RSVP?: No.
Merced
Thursday, 11/19, 10am-noon
Guest Speaker: Otis Hutchinson, group member
Topic: Traveling with Parkinson’s
RSVP?: No.
Sacramento/Arden Arcade
Thursday, 11/19, 10am-noon
Discussion Topics: PANC October conference; “Being Mortal” book and TED talk
RSVP?: No.
Walnut Creek
Saturday, 11/21, 9am-noon (guest speaker 10:45am-noon)
Guest Speaker: Cindy Gershen, Sunrise Bistro owner, “Fat Chance Cookbook” author
Topic: Change the Food, Change the Future
RSVP?: No.