Support Groups Join our CommunityUpcoming Iowa Chapter Events Education Exercise Support Groups Joining a support group is a great way to connect with others who understand what you are going through, learn about Parkinson disease and ways to cope with the challenges that come with having PD. Our support groups are for: People new to PD People who have had PD a long time People with Young Onset of PD People who are caregivers or relatives of those with PD These support groups are for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Each support group is facilitated by a peer, care partner, or health professional. The format of each support group varies, but many have monthly speakers who speak about topics such as nutrition, exercise, physical therapy, and voice therapy.If you are interested in starting a support group in your area, please contact Stephanie Wilson, Program Manager at 515-207-9332 or apdaiowa@apdaparkinson.org. APDA Support Groups Register for Support Group City/CountyLeader/PhoneLocationAckley/Hardin County2nd Wednesdays 2:00 – 4:00 pmAlan Keningeralankeninger@hotmail.com641-521-6433Ackley Civic Center640 Main St.Ackley IA 50601Altoona3rd Tuesday10:00 amRobin Bartalosrobin.bartalos@pvv-altoona.comPrairie Vista Village – Chapel2785 1st Ave SAltoona, IA 50009Ames/Story County3rd Thursday 2:00 pmMarcey Proppmarcey.propp@homeinstead.com515-233-3539Northridge Village Chapel3300 George W Carver Ave. Ames, IA 50010Anamosa/Jones1st Mondays3:00 pmJones Regional Medical CenterAllison Niedermannallison.niedermann@unitypoint.org319-481-6195Jones Regional Medical Center1795 Hwy 64 EastAnamosa, IA 52205Bettendorf/Scott County3rd Saturday10:00 am-12:00 pmRick and Janet Martinmartin40803@gmail.com563-940-5783Palmer Hills Retirement Center2617 Maplecrest Rd.Bettendorf, IA 52722Burlington/Des Moines County3rd Thursday 2:00 pmStephie Libbenslibben@grhs.netGreat River Medical Center – Black Hawk Room1221 Gear AvenueBurlington, IA 52655Carroll/Carroll CountyEvery Thursday 11:00 amRebekah Mccombsrmccombs@stanthonyhospital.orgSt. Anthony’s Regional Hospital311 S. Clark St.Carroll, IA 51401Centerville/Appanoose County3rd Thursday5:30 pmMarch thru NovemberSherri Doggett and Malinda Hancoxsherri.doggett@mercyoneiowa.orgmalinda.hancox@mercoyoneiowa.org641-437-3445MercyOneOne St. Joseph’s DriveCenterville, IA 52544Creston/Union County3rd Monday2:00 – 3:30 pmCandace Honnoldclhonnold@gmail.com515-480-5098Salem Lutheran Church602 West Townline St.Creston, IADes Moines/Polk County1st Wednesday 2:00 pmGlenn Baughman and Julie Reedgrbiowa@gmail.comjreed@wesleylive.orgWesley on Grand3520 Grand Ave., Building 2Des Moines, IADubuque/Dubuque County3rd Saturday10:00 – 11:00 amJudy and Gerald Osterhausjudyosterhaus@gmail.comJudy-563-583-7827Unity Point – Finley HospitalWoodward Auditorium350 N Grandview AveDubuque, IA 52001Fairfield/Jefferson County1st Tuesday4:00 pmMichelle Boeding KreuterMBoeding-Kreuter@jeffersoncountyhealthcenter.org641-469-4295Jefferson County Health Center Conference Room C2000 S. Main St.Fairfield, IA 52556Forest City/Handcock3rd Friday 10:00 am (time may vary, Contact Betsy Marmaras to confirm next meeting day and time)Betsy Marmarasbmarmaras@forestcityymca.org641-585-5220Forest City YMCA916 W 1st St., Forest City, IA 50436Fort Dodge/ Webster County1st Wednesday11:30 am – 12:30 pmKourtney Lenzkourtney.lenz@friendshiphaven.org 515.573.6270Friendship Haven, Schmoker Building420 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA 50501Indianola/Warren County3rd Thursday 10:00 amMonica Vailmvail@wesleylife.org515-962-4700The Village1203 North E StreetIndianola, IA 50125Iowa City/Johnson County3rd Tuesday6:00 – 7:00 pmGloria Drapac gloria.drapac@gmail.com 319-621-5224 or Angie Longou angie@angielongou.com 319-631-2385Grand Living at Bridgewater3 Russell Slade BoulevardCoralville, IA 52241Leon/Decatur County3rd Tuesday 11:30 amShannon Erbserb@d-c-h.org641-446-2229link to informationDecatur County Hospital1405 NW Church StLeon, Iowa 50144Logan/Harrison CountyEvery Tuesday 10:30 amPamela Glassmeyer pamelaglassmeyer@yahoo.com402-689-9088Kellie Barrycolliemom3@icloud.comLogan United Methodist Church302 8th StreetLogan, IA 51546Marshalltown/Marshall County2nd Tuesday 10:30 amLois Eigeljeige@gmail.com641-751-9510Marshalltown YMCA108 Washington St.Marshalltown, IA 50158Mason City/Cerro Gordo County3rd Thursday2:30 – 3:30 pmJana Mentzermrom.rsbmc@gmail.com641-525-2601MROM-RSB MC100 S. Federal, Ste #106Southbridge MallMason City, IA 50401Northwood/Worth2nd Thursday1:30 pmKeith Fritzkeithfritzpersonal@gmail.com 641-390-1624Viking Activity Center704 7th Street N, Northwood, IA 50459Osceola/Clarke County2nd Wednesday1:00 – 2:00 pmMila Trombino, LMSWmtrombino@clarkehosp.org641-342-2128Clarke County Hospital800 S Fillmore StOsceola, IA 50213Ottumwa/Wapello County1st Tuesdays 1:00 pmKristi Damervalkdamerval@hotmail.com641-799-7232Ottumwa YMCA611 N Hancock St.Ottumwa, IA 52501Pella/Marion County2nd Tuesdays 2:00 pmMarcia & Les Carter and Mark & Randa Facile641-628-1244 Pella Manor at Hearthstone608 E 2nd St.Pella, IA 50219Sioux Center/Sioux County2nd Thursday10:00 amBrittney Moserbrittney.moser@siouxcenterhealth.org712-722-8125Crown Pointe Estates1400 7th Ave. SESioux Center, IA 51250Sioux City/Woodbury County 4th Monday – 1:00 pmSally Reinertsreinert@evertek.net402-987-3516Siouxland Center for Active Generation313 Cook StreetSioux City, IA 51103Spirit Lake/Dickinson County1st Tuesday 9:30 amAmy Bengeabenge@iastate.edu712-336-3488Bedell Family YMCA 1900 41st St. Spirit LakeStorm Lake/Buena Vista County2nd Tuesday 1:30 pmGlen Schulzglennschulz1949@gmail.com201-317-3318St. Mark Lutheran Church1614 West 5th StreetStorm Lake, IA 50588Waukee/Dallas County3rd Friday 1:30 pmLaura McPikeapdaiowa@apdaparkinson.org515-478-4653 Independence Village Community Room1650 SE Holiday Crest CircleWaukee, IA 50263Waverly/Bremer County3rd Thursday 1:30-3:00 pmMary Ochoamochoa@waverlyhealthcenter.org319-352-4961Waverly Health Center312 9th Street SWWaverly, IA 50677Webster City/ Webster County3rd Tuesday 11:00 am – 12:00 pmDiana Rafka, OTdrafka@21stcenturyrehab.com or Laurie Andrews, DPDlandrews@21stcenturyrehab.com515-832-7735Van Diest Medical Center Conference Room2350 Hospital Dr.Webster City, Iowa 50595(enter through the West entrance)West Des Moines/Polk County3rd Wednesday 1:00 pmLaura McPikeLaura.McPike@aegistherapies.com515-978-2703Edgewater Senior Living9225 Cascade Ave., West Des Moines West Des Moines/Polk County3rd Saturdays 10:00 amLynhon Stoutlynhon19@gmail.com515-965-9245Grand Living Tower Place540 S. 51st StreetWest Des Moines, IA 50265West Des Moines/Polk County2nd Tuesday 12:30 – 1:30 pmCatherine Powellcatherine.powell@rockvalleypt.com712-243-1850Rock Valley Physical Therapy3701 EP True Parkway STE 300West Des Moines, 50265West Des Moines/Polk CountyYoung Onset Support GroupKim Robykimbo6179@aol.comPlease contact Kim Roby or Michelle Lorey for information about location and timings. Private Facebook Group- Search: Parkinson’s Young Onset Support Group of Iowa. Parkinson’s Support Groups at Community Partners Ankeny/Polk CountyOn With LifeSue Sandahlsue.sandahl@onwithlife.org515-289-96624th Thursday of the month, 5-6:30 pmIn Person at On with Life, Ankeny and via ZoomAmes/Story CountyEvery Tuesday2:00 – 3:00 pmElizabeth Stegemolleresteg@iastate.edu515-294-5966First Baptist Church of Ames200 Lynn Ave, Ames, IA 50010
