Illinois Support Groups

Arlington Heights, IL

Korean American Support Group
Monthly 2nd Saturdays 10 am-Noon
Arlington Heights Senior Center)1801 W. Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Contact: Sunghee Park, 630-667-3209 or sunghee101@gmail.com

Parkinson’s Club of Arlington Heights
Monthly 2nd Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm
1801 W. Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL  60005
Contact: 847-253-5532

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Chicago, IL

Monthly 1st Wednesdays 3:00 pm
Northwestern, This is an virtual/online group. Once registered, you will be given information to join the group.
Contact: movementdisorders@nm.org

For Care Partners Only
Monthly 2nd Wednesdays 2:00 pm
This is a virtual/online group. Once registered, you will be given information to join the group.
Contact: movementdisorders@nm.org

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Dixon, IL

Monthly 2nd Thursdays 1:00-2:30 pm
KSB Hospital, Town Square Center
102 S. Hennepin Avenue
Dixon, IL 61021
Use Parking Lot Entrance on 2nd St.
Contact: Megan 815-285-5591 or ahilliard@ksbhospital.com

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Effingham, IL 

Monthly last Wednesday 1:00 pm
Effingham Library
200 N 3rd St
Effingham, IL 62401
Contact: Jessica Mottashed 618-322-5478 or jessica.mottashed@hshs.org

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Oak Park, IL

Monthly 2nd Saturdays 9:30 am to Noon – No meeting in August
Oak Park Hospital
520 S. Maple Avenue – 2nd Floor
Oak Park, IL 60304
Contact: Lucia Blasucci, RN 312-563-2900  lucia_blasucci@rush.edu

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Peoria, IL

Monthly 1st Saturday 1:30-3:30pm *No meetings on Holidays/Holiday Weekends*
OSF Center for Health
5114 N. Glen Park Place
Peoria, IL 61614
Contact: contact@cipdsupportgroup.org

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Spring Valley, IL

Monthly 1st Mondays 1:30 – 3:30pm
St. Margaret’s Hospital
600 E. 1st Street
Spring Valley, IL 61362
Contact: 815-434-7114 or mikesue72@sbcglobal.net

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Winfield, IL

Monthly 2nd Thursdays 10:30 am
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
25 North Winfield Road Conference Center, BedTower Conference Room
Winfield, IL 60190
Register at 630.933.4234, Registration is encouraged
Contact: Debra Crystal 630-933-4234 or Debra.crystal@cadencehealth.org

Peoria, IL

When: Meets 3rd Wednesday at 3:30 pm
Meeting at Panera’s, 2515 W. Lake Street (Westlake), Peoria, IL 60515
Barb Halleen -309.699.7934, peoriapdgroup@comcast.net

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Aurora

When: Tues and Thur at 2:00-3:00pm
Rush Copley Healthplex, 1900 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, IL 60504
Free! Just call 630.978.6280 to register

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Chicago, IL

Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco, Chicago, IL 60625
Call for information regarding times and programs and trainers available.
Laura McDonagh – 773.878.9936; Amy Petersen – 773.878.9936

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
PWR! Circuit for People with Parkinson’s Disease

• 541 N. Fairbanks Ct., Chicago, IL 60611
  • Mon, Wed, Fri 9:45-10:30am
• 2591 Compass Rd., Glenview, IL 60026
  • Mon, Wed 4-4:45pm 
• 7600 County Line Rd., Burr Ridge, IL 60527
  • Tue, Thur 4-4:45pm

Proactive Exercise for People with Parkinson’s Disease: 541 N. Fairbanks Ct., Tue, Thur 8:15-9am

Virtual PWR! Circuit for People with Parkinson’s Disease: Virtual, Tue, Thur 10-10:45am

Boxing for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: 541 N. Fairbanks Ct., Thur 2-2:45pm 

When calling for info, ask specifically for Parkinson’s exercise classes and fees. Registration required, class size limited. People interested in these programs can call the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Adaptive Sports & Fitness Center at 312.238.5001 or email sports@sralab.org. 

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Naperville, IL

Aqua Parkinson’s/Arthritis at Naperville

Water-based Class –

Therapy Pool Introducing exercise in the early to mid-stages of Parkinson’s has been shown to help improve mobility and possibly delay further impairment, so why not reap the benefits while enjoying the warmth of our Therapy Pool.

MON, WED & FRI 10:30 – 11:30am (60-min class; 10-week Session) Mem: $43.00 Non-Mem: $115.00 Delay the Disease: Exercise for Parkinson’s at 7Bridges Land-based Class – Aerobic Studio Certified

More Information:

Aquatic Classes – (630)646-5905 or Alice.Novotny@EEHealth.org • Land Classes – (630)646-7920 or Daniel.Johnson@EEHealth.org

To Register:

 Aquatic Classes (630)646-5917 or Toni.Kadera@EEHealth.org

 Land Classes (630)646-7913 or Dina.Kuban@EEHealth.org

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Lake Forest, IL

Pedaling for Parkinson’s (Stationary bicycle pedaling therapy)
When/Place: Lake Forest location – Tuesday 11am – Noon *Registration is required*
When/Place:Lindenhurst location – Thursday 10:15am to 11am *Registration is required*
Call Rehabilitative Services Dept. 847-535-8060

Additional programs include:

• Rock Steady Boxing
• Parkinson’s Support Group
• Strength & Balance
• Stride & Strength
• TRX for Parkinson’s
• Yoga for Parkinson’s

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Orland Park, IL

When: Parkinson Disease exercise class – Weekly on Friday at 11:00 – 11:45am.
Orland Park/Palos Park Health and Fitness Center, 15430 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
Pre-registration required at 708.226.0555.

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Rockford, IL

Pedaling for Parkinson’s – No Fee
Riverfront YMCA
M-W-F 11:30-12:15
815-489-1252

Knock Out Parkinson’s
K.O.P.Inc.
Core Combat Sports
Loves Park, IL
Tommy: 815-708-8751

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Roscoe, IL

Location: Roscoe YMCA
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday  11:15am-12:00pm
Cost: Free for members and non-members
Contact: For more information contact Erin, 815.623.5858, or email at: escott@statelineymca.org 

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Woodridge, IL

Delay the Disease® instructor will help improve quality of life with exercises that incorporate joint strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, and neurological training.

WED 11:30am – 12:15pm (45-minute class; 8-week Session) Mem: $60.00 Non-Mem: $114.00

Parkinson’s Cycle at 7Bridges Land-based Class – Children’s Multipurpose Room Program follows parameters set forth in Cleveland Clinic study that revealed an increase in brain activity and reduction in Parkinson’s symptoms after performing a specific cycling protocol.

TUE and/or THU 10:00 – 11:00am (1-hour class; 8-week Session) Mem: $80 or $144 Non-Mem: $152 or $273.60

 Parkinson’s Cardio Circuit Training at 7Bridges Land-based Class – Basketball Court A rigorous and challenging program to take participants past their comfort zone and improve motor control and delay the progression of symptoms.

WED 12:30 – 1:00pm (30-minute class; 8-week Session) Mem: $40.00 Non-Mem: $76.00

 Knockout Parkinson’s at 7Bridges Land-based Class – Basketball Court & Boxing Area/Track Certified Rock Steady Boxing® instructor leads a non-contact boxing and circuit training-based curriculum proven to be neuro-protective and delay progression of symptoms!

WED 12:30 – 1:30pm (1-hour class; 8-week Session) Mem: $80.00 Non-Mem: $152.00

Parkinson’s Triple Threat at 7Bridges Land-based Class – Children’s Multipurpose Room & Boxing Area/Track Increase exercise intensity & heart rate to increase the neurotransmitter dopamine with 20-minute segments each of cycling, boxing, and weight training.

TUE and/or THU 6:00 – 7:30pm (1.5-hour class; 8-week Session) Mem: $120 or $216 Non-Mem: $228 or $410.40

Parkinson’s Yoga at 7Bridges Land-based Class – Adult Multipurpose Room Yoga postures, breath techniques, and guided visualization to support those who live with PD, or other chronic progressive movement disorders. Class is practiced mainly on a chair – yoga mat recommended.

THU 11:45am – 12:45pm (1-hour class; 8-week Session) Mem: $84.00 Non-Mem: $192.00 For

More Information:

Aquatic Classes – (630)646-5905 or Alice.Novotny@EEHealth.org

Land Classes – (630)646-7920 or Daniel.Johnson@EEHealth.org

To Register:

Aquatic Classes (630)646-5917 or Toni.Kadera@EEHealth.org

Land Classes (630)646-7913 or Dina.Kuban@EEHealth.org

Evansville, IN

Second Wednesday of the month 6-8P.M.
Location: 5130 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Contact:  (812) 477-7816

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Goshen, IN

Monthly 4th Thursday 10am
Greencroft Senior Center, 1820 Greencroft Blvd., Goshen, IN 46526
Contact: 574-537-4000

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Merrillville, IN

For information, call 219-738-4926
Southlake Campus, Pavilion B, 1st Floor Conference Room, 200 E. 89th Ave, Merrillville
12 noon to 1:30 pm • The third Monday of every month.

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 Munster, IN

Second Wednesday Monthly 1-3pm
Board Room Second floor –901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, IN 46321
Andrea Dance – 219-663-5953, andreaaha222@sbcglobal.net

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Warsaw, IN

2nd Friday of the month at 6:30pm-7:30P.M
Warsaw Parkinson’s, Support Group Kosciusko Community Hospital, 2101 Dubois Drive Warsaw, IN 46580, The Administration Building                                                                             Pam: 1-574-370-5709

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West Lafayette, IN

Meeting: On the third Thursday most months from 5-6
BoxFit Lafayette when we are back to being in person. The address is 3540 SR 38 E, Suite 202, Lafayette, IN 47905.
Jessica Huber – 765-494-3796, jhuber@purdue.edu
Sandy Snyder at 765-494-6488

Indianapolis, IN

Monthly, 4th Thursdays, 6:30-8pm
Young Parkinsons of Indiana
Allisonville Christian Church, 7701 N. Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Paula Tomlin – 317-570-0545, ptomlin3@comcast.net

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Fort Wayne, IN

Ft.Wayne Parkinson’s Exercise Group
Turnstone Center, 3320 N. Clinton Street, Ft. Wayne, IN 46805
Contact – 260-483-2100

Rock Steady Boxing

Rock Steady Boxing combines non-contact boxing with group fitness and focuses on building strength, power, flexibility and confidence. This class is specifically for those who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. It is designed to delay the symptoms that come along with Parkinson’s and have fun while doing it. The mission of Rock Steady Boxing is to empower people with Parkinson’s disease to fight back. Located in the new Rock Steady Boxing group exercise room. Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday & Thursday 3-4:30 p.m.

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Munster, IN

Rock Steady Boxing

Contact: 219-924-5348

Boxing for Parkinson’s

Dancing for Parkinson’s

Delay the Disease

Yoga for Parkinson Disease

Contact: 219-237-2342

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Schererville, IN

Dizziness, Balance, and Neuro Center

Contact: 219-836-5381

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West Lafayette, IN

2741 North Salisbury Street, IN 47906

Rock Steady Boxing:

An innovative program for those with Parkinson’s disease

Contact: 1-765-771-7200