Support Groups
Please be sure to call ahead to confirm schedules.
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
Aurora, IL
Monthly 1st Tuesdays 10:30 am
Rush Copley Heart Institute
2088 Ogden Avenue
Aurora
Contact: Cheryl Rerko 1-630-499-6681
For Care Partners Only
Monthly 3rd Tuesdays 10:30 am
Rush Copley Heart Institute
2088 Ogden Avenue
Aurora
Contact: Cheryl Rerko 1-630-499-6681
Belleville, IL
Monthly 3rd Mondays 1:30 pm
SWIC’s Programs and Services For Older Persons
Older Adult and Caregiver Counseling Program
201 N. Church St.
Belleville, IL 62220
Bloomington, IL
Monthly 3rd Tuesdays 1:00 pm – No meetings in Nov. or Dec.
The Activity and Recreational Center (The ARC)
600 East Willow Street
Normal, Illinois 61761
Contact: Kay Book 1-309-212-6834 or Roger Halleen 309-699-7394 or roghfish@comcast.net
Carbondale, IL
Monthly 1st Wednesdays 1:00 pm
Prairie Living at Chautauqua – (618)351-7955
955 Villa Ct, West Bldg, 3rd Fl
Carbondale, IL 62901
Champaign, IL
Weekly Mondays 10:00 am
Savoy United Methodist Church – (217) 352-3993
3002 W. Old Church Road
Champaign, IL 61821
Chicago, IL
Monthly 4th Tuesdays 11:00 am
University of Chicago, virtual Parkinson Disease support group
Contact: Nicole Reidy 1-773-834-1688 or nicole.reidy@uchospitals.edu
Group takes the Summer off and doesn’t meet during June, July and August.
For more information click here.
1st and 3rd Mondays 12:00 pm
University of Chicago, virtual Education and Enrichment Group. This group combines education, enrichment and exercise for those who have Parkinson’s disease. The exercise sessions include dance, yoga, physical therapy and rock steady boxing led by licensed professionals. The educational sessions include a variety of speakers including neurologists Dr. Xie and Dr. Padmanaban, a physical therapist, a speech/swallow therapist and a nutritionist.
Contact: Nicole Reidy 1-773-834-1688 or nicole.reidy@uchospitals.edu
Group takes the Summer off and doesn’t meet during June, July and August.
For more information click here.
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
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
Decatur, IL
Monthly 3rd Thursday 1:30 pm
Westminster Church- (217) 428-6603
1380 W. Main
Decatur, IL
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
DuPage, IL
Monthly 3rd Mondays 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Movement Revolution Glen Ellyn
3S012 Illinois 53
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Contacts: Daisy Asimakopoulos 312-465-3921 daisy@movement-revolution.com
Maywood, IL
Monthly 1st Mondays 2:00 pm
Loyola Outpatient Center
2160 S. First Ave., 4th floor Conference Room
Maywood, IL
Check in at Neurology Front Desk
Contact: Isabella Dahlke 512-202-8208 or Isabella.dahlke@abbott.co
Northbrook, IL
Monthly 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Brandel Care Center
2155 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
Contact: Diane Behnke dbehnke@nssc.org
Northfeild, IL
Twice a month Wednesdays 1:00 pm
North Shore Senior Center
161 Northfield Road
Northfeild, IL 60093
Contact: Diane Behnke 847-784-6078
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
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: peoriapdgroup@comcast.net
Quincy, IL
Monthly 2nd Saturdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Quincy Library – (217) 223-1309
526 Jersey St.
Quincy, Il 62301
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
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
Illinois – Young Onset Support Groups
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
Quincy, IL
When: Quincy Library, The second Saturday of every month from 10 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Contact: David & Terri May
Phone: 217-224-7027
Illinois – Exercise Groups
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
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
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
RIC Center for Health and Fitness, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60611
NOTE: discounted parking at 321 East Erie.
When calling for info, ask specifically for Parkinson’s exercise classes and fees. Registration required, class size limited.
Carolyn Mueller, Manager 312.238.5001
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Indiana Support Groups
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
Goshen, IN
Monthly 4th Thursday 10am
Greencroft Senior Center, 1820 Greencroft Blvd., Goshen, IN 46526
Contact: 574-537-4000
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.
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
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
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
Indiana – Young Onset Support Groups
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
Indiana – Exercise Classes
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.
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
Schererville, IN
Dizziness, Balance, and Neuro Center
Contact: 219-836-5381
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
For more information or if you have additions, deletions, or edits, please call APDA Illinois Chapter 708-329-9527 or email us at apdail@apdaparkinson.org.