Illinois Support Groups Join our CommunityUpcoming Chapter EventsWays to GiveAbout APDA IllinoisOptimism WalkResources & Support Get Your Welcome Packet 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 Some groups meet via zoom and some groups meet at locations across the state. We encourage you to find the one that best meets your needs. Some groups are specifically for certain people – like care partners or those with young onset Parkinson’s. Others are open to anyone who wishes to attend. A group may invite guest speakers, plan an event or just discuss topics of interest to the participants. APDA Support Groups These support groups are led by APDA trained facilitators and are free of charge. Alton (Madison County)2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pmSenior Services Plus (Main Building)Senior Services Plus 2603 N. Rogers Ave.Alton, IL 62002Register OnlineAlton (Madison County) for Care Partners Only2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:00 pmSenior Services Plus (Main Building)Senior Services Plus 2603 N. Rogers Ave.Alton, IL 62002Register OnlineAurora (Kane County)1st Tuesdays of the month at 10:30 amWaterford Place1310 Waterford Dr.Aurora, IL 60504Register OnlineAurora (Kane County) for Care Partners Only3rd Tuesdays of the month at 10:30 amWaterford Place1310 Waterford Dr.Aurora, IL 60504Register OnlineBelleville (St. Clair County)3rd Monday of the month at 1:30 pmSWIC’s Programs and Services For Older Persons Older Adult and Caregiver Counseling Program201 N. Church St.Belleville, IL 62220Register OnlineCarbondale (Jackson County)1st Wednesday of the month 1:00 pmPrairie Living at Chautauqua 955 Villa Ct.Carbondale, IL 62901Register OnlineCarlinville (Macoupin County)4th Tuesday of the month 11:00 amCarlinville Area Hospital20613 N Broad St.Carlinville, IL 62626Register OnlineCentralia (Marion County)2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pmHeritage Woods of Centralia 2049 E McCord St.Centralia, IL 62801Register OnlineChampaign (Champaign County)Every Monday at 10:00 amSavoy United Methodist Church3002 W Old Church Rd.Champaign, IL 61822Register OnlineChicago (Cook County)-Virtual Caregiver Support Group and Book ClubEvery Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 am. October 23rd – December 11th, 2025We will meet November 19 instead of the 20th for the holiday.APDA Information & Referral Center at University of Chicago Contact: Nicole Reidy (773) 834-1688 or nicole.reidy@uchicagomedicine.orgClick here to let us know you are interested, and you will be contacted by the APDA Information and Referral Center.Chicago (Cook County) – Virtual PD Support GroupMonthly 4th Tuesdays 11:00 am Central TimeGroup takes the Summer off and doesn’t meet during June, July and August.APDA Information & Referral Center at University of Chicago Contact: Nicole Reidy (773) 834-1688 or nicole.reidy@uchicagomedicine.orgClick here to let us know you are interested, and you will be contacted by the APDA Information and Referral Center.Chicago (Cook County) – Virtual Group for Men only1st Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am Central TimeStarting October 7thAPDA Information & Referral Center at University of Chicago Contact: Nicole Reidy (773) 834-1688 or nicole.reidy@uchicagomedicine.orgClick here to let us know you are interested, and you will be contacted by the APDA Information and Referral Center.Chicago (Cook County) – Navigating Loss Together – Virtual Bereavement Support GroupWednesdays, October 29th – December 31th 4:00 – 5:30 PM Central TimeAPDA Information & Referral Center at University of Chicago Contact: Dr. Marissa Happ at (630) 484-0631 or mhapp@aurora.eduClick here to let us know you are interested, and you will be contacted by the APDA Information and Referral Center.Decatur (Macon County)3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30 pmWestminster Church1380 W. MainDecatur, IL 62522Register OnlineEdwardsville (Madison County)1st Tuesday of the month at 2:00 pmEdwardsville YMCA Niebur Center1200 Esic Dr.Edwardsville, IL 62025Register OnlineGlen Ellyn (DuPage County)3rd Monday of the month 7:00 – 8:30 pmMovement Revolution Glen Ellyn3S012 Illinois 53Glen Ellyn, IL 60137Register OnlineGlenview (Cook County)2nd Tuesday of the month 11:00 am – 12:00 pmEndeaver HealthAmbulatory Care CenterHospital Room 3 and F2180 Pfingsten Rd.Glenview, IL 60026Register OnlineGreenville (Bond County)2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pmBond County Senior Citizens 1001 E Harris Ave.Greenville, IL 62246Register OnlineHighland (Madison County)4th Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pmSt. Joseph’s Hospital – Sullivan Conference Room12866 Troxler Ave.Highland, IL 62249Register OnlineJacksonville (Morgan County) – Virtual Group1st Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm VirtuallyRegister OnlineMaywood (Cook County)1st Monday of the month at 2:00 pmLoyola Outpatient Center2160 S. First Ave., 4th flConference RoomMaywood, IL 60153Check in at Neurology Front DeskRegister OnlineNormal (McLean County)Monthly 3rd Tuesdays 1:00 pm – No meetings in Nov. or Dec.The Activity and Recreational Center (The ARC)600 East Willow StreetNormal, Illinois 61761Register OnlineNorth Utica (LaSalle County)1st Monday of the month 1:30 – 3:00 pmUtica Fire Station2945 N IL 178North Utica, IL 61373Register OnlineNorthbrook (Cook County)4th Monday of the month, 10:00 amCovenant Living of Northbrook (Independent Living)Town Center Building2625 Techny Rd.Northbrook, IL 60062Register OnlineNorthfield (Cook County)2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 2:00 -3:00 pmNorth Shore Senior Center161 Northfield RoadNorthfield, IL 60093Register OnlineOkawville (Washington County)1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pmSt. Peter’s UCC Church Hall106 Church St.Okawville, IL 62271Register OnlineQuincy (Adams County)2nd Saturday of the month 10:00 am – 12:00 pmQuincy Library526 Jersey St.Quincy, Il 62301Register OnlineSpringfield (Sangamon County)For planning purposes, all attendees must contact the leader via email at joyofmovement2@gmail.com each month to let them know if they will be attending.4th Friday of the month at 1:30 pm(Meetings in November and December will be held on the 3rd Friday- 11/21 and 12/19 to avoid conflicting with the holidays)Chatham United Methodist104 W Chestnut St.Chatham IL 62629Register Online Please be sure to call ahead to confirm schedules. Other Community Support Groups Arlington Heights, IL Korean American Support GroupMonthly 2nd Saturdays 10 am-NoonArlington Heights Senior Center)1801 W. Central RoadArlington Heights, IL 60005Contact: Sunghee Park, 630-667-3209 or sunghee101@gmail.com Chicago, IL Monthly 1st Wednesdays 3:00 pmNorthwestern, This is an virtual/online group. Once registered, you will be given information to join the group.Contact: movementdisorders@nm.org For Care Partners OnlyMonthly 2nd Wednesdays 2:00 pmThis is a virtual/online group. Once registered, you will be given information to join the group.Contact: movementdisorders@nm.org Dixon, IL Monthly 2nd Thursdays 1:00-2:30 pmKSB Hospital, Town Square Center102 S. Hennepin AvenueDixon, IL 61021Use Parking Lot Entrance on 2nd St.Contact: Megan 815-285-5591 or ahilliard@ksbhospital.com Effingham, IL Monthly last Wednesday 1:00 pm Effingham Library200 N 3rd StEffingham, IL 62401Contact: Jessica Mottashed 618-322-5478 or jessica.mottashed@hshs.org Oak Park, IL Monthly 2nd Saturdays 9:30 am to Noon – No meeting in AugustOak Park Hospital520 S. Maple Avenue – 2nd FloorOak Park, IL 60304Contact: 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 Health5114 N. Glen Park PlacePeoria, IL 61614Contact: contact@cipdsupportgroup.org Spring Valley, IL Monthly 1st Mondays 1:30 – 3:30pmSt. Margaret’s Hospital600 E. 1st StreetSpring Valley, IL 61362Contact: 815-434-7114 or mikesue72@sbcglobal.net Winfield, IL Monthly 2nd Thursdays 10:30 amNorthwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital25 North Winfield Road Conference Center, BedTower Conference RoomWinfield, IL 60190Register 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 pmMeeting at Panera’s, 2515 W. Lake Street (Westlake), Peoria, IL 60515Barb Halleen -309.699.7934, peoriapdgroup@comcast.net Illinois – Exercise Groups Aurora When: Tues and Thur at 2:00-3:00pmRush Copley Healthplex, 1900 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, IL 60504Free! Just call 630.978.6280 to register Chicago, IL Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco, Chicago, IL 60625Call for information regarding times and programs and trainers available.Laura McDonagh – 773.878.9936; Amy Petersen – 773.878.9936 Rehabilitation Institute of ChicagoRIC Center for Health and Fitness, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60611NOTE: 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 60462Pre-registration required at 708.226.0555. Rockford, IL Pedaling for Parkinson’s – No FeeRiverfront YMCAM-W-F 11:30-12:15815-489-1252 Knock Out Parkinson’sK.O.P.Inc.Core Combat SportsLoves Park, ILTommy: 815-708-8751 Roscoe, IL Location: Roscoe YMCADays: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:15am-12:00pmCost: Free for members and non-membersContact: 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 Community Support Groups Evansville, IN Second Wednesday of the month 6-8P.M.Location: 5130 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715Aldersgate United Methodist ChurchContact: (812) 477-7816 Goshen, IN Monthly 4th Thursday 10amGreencroft Senior Center, 1820 Greencroft Blvd., Goshen, IN 46526Contact: 574-537-4000 Merrillville, IN For information, call 219-738-4926Southlake Campus, Pavilion B, 1st Floor Conference Room, 200 E. 89th Ave, Merrillville12 noon to 1:30 pm • The third Monday of every month. Munster, IN Second Wednesday Monthly 1-3pmBoard Room Second floor –901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, IN 46321Andrea Dance – 219-663-5953, andreaaha222@sbcglobal.net Warsaw, IN 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30pm-7:30P.MWarsaw 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 5-6BoxFit 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.eduSandy Snyder at 765-494-6488 Indiana – Young Onset Support Groups Indianapolis, IN Monthly, 4th Thursdays, 6:30-8pmYoung Parkinsons of IndianaAllisonville Christian Church, 7701 N. Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46240Paula Tomlin – 317-570-0545, ptomlin3@comcast.net Indiana – Exercise Classes Fort Wayne, IN Ft.Wayne Parkinson’s Exercise GroupTurnstone Center, 3320 N. Clinton Street, Ft. Wayne, IN 46805Contact – 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.
