National Parkinson Foundation
Orange County Chapter

The Parkinson's Center, Hoag Hospital, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92658
Phone: 1-949-764-6998 • Email: info@npfocc.org
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Orange County Support Groups

The following are the support groups that are currently operating in Orange County for Parkinson's patients and/or caregivers. If you have any questions about any of these sessions, please contact the coordinator, Mignone Trenary, at 949-764-6998.
SCHEDULE FOR ALL PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUPS
Anaheim:
1st Wednesday each month — 10:30AM - 12:00PM, Anaheim Senior Center - 250 E. Center St., Anaheim — 949-764-6998
Claremont:
Last Thursday each month — 10:30AM - 12:00PM - The Claremont Club - 1777 Monte Vista Ave., Claremont - - 909-625-9506
Dana Point/San Clemente:
4th Tuesday each month- 2:00PM - 3:30PM — Aegis of Dana Point - 26922 Camino De Estrella, Dana Point — 949-488-2650
Huntington Beach:
3rd Monday each month- 2:00PM - 3:30PM — Huntington Landmark - 8941 Atlanta St., Huntington Beach — Vickie Sharp (714) 897-9011 or Rob McMackin (714) 840-2593
Irvine:
3rd Wednesday each month- 10:30AM - 12:00PM • Lakeview Community Center - 20 Lake St., Irvine — 949-724-6900
Irvine:
Coffee & Chat:
Every Tuesday — Atria Woodbridge (Library), One Witherspoon, Irvine 
Meeting - 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Irvine:
Exercise Class: Parkinson Disease and the Art of Moving
An exercise program based on principles of John Argue
Every Wednesday - 10:30AM - 12:00PM— Atria Woodbridge (Library), One Witherspoon, Irvine.  Click for details.
*If you are interested in participating in this class, or for more information call Hoag Hospital Rehab Services Dept.  (949) 764-5645 and ask to speak with Jamie Wang.

Irvine:
The Tremble Clefs Singing Therapy Group
Every Monday, 1:00PM—2:15PM - Atria Woodbridge (Library)
One Witherspoon, Irvine —Dr. Eveline Wong Eng (714) 963-4870
(The Tremble Clefs is a singing therapy group to maintain speech and communication skills through vocal exercise. Class is open to Parkinson patients as well as relatives, caregivers, and friends who share a love of music! No experience required. Click for details.)

Laguna Hills:
The Tremble Clefs Singing Therapy Group
Every Monday, 10:00AM — 11:15 AM - Florence Sylvester Senior Center - 23721 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Hills — 949-458-7042
(The Tremble Clefs is a singing therapy group to maintain speech and communication skills through vocal exercise. Class is open to Parkinson patients as well as relatives, caregivers, and friends who share a love of music! No experience required. Click for details.)

Newport Beach:
Exercise Class: Parkinson Disease and the Art of Moving
An exercise program based on principles of John Argue
Every Monday - 1:30PM - 3:00PM—Hoag Cancer Center Auditorium (Complimentary Valet Parking.)  Click for details.
*If you are interested in participating in this class, or for more information call Hoag Hospital Rehab Services Dept.  (949) 764-5645 and ask to speak with Jamie Wang.
Rancho Santa Margarita:
2nd Thursday each month - 2:00PM - 3:30PM - The Bell Tower Plaza, 2212 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita - Karen Halkett (949) 713-2693 or 949-635-1800
Starting January 2008 this meeting will be changed to:
3rd Thursday each month – 6:00pm-7:30pm –The Bell Tower Plaza, Light Dinner will be served.
Seal Beach:
1st Monday each month - 1:30PM - 3:00PM- Leisure World - Seal Beach - Clubhouse #3 - Room #2 - Helen Spencer (562) 493-2445
SPECIAL GROUPS OF INTEREST
Surgery Discussion Group:
3rd Thursday each month- 10:30AM - 12:00PM - For anyone who has had, or is contemplating, any kind of neurosurgery for Parkinson Disease – Atria Woodbridge (Library), One Witherspoon, Irvine
 

Exercise Classes: Parkinson Disease and the Art of Moving
An exercise program based on principles of John Argue
Every Monday - 1:30PM - 3:00PM—Hoag Cancer Center Auditorium, Newport Beach (Complimentary Valet Parking.)
Every Wednesday - 10:30AM - 12:00PM— Atria Woodbridge (Library), One Witherspoon, Irvine.  
*If you are interested in participating in this class, or for more information call Hoag Hospital Rehab Services Dept.  (949) 764-5645 and ask to speak with Jamie Wang. Click for details.
Caregiver Group:
2nd & 4th Mondays each month- 2:30PM - 4:30PM — Partners with Parkinson Disease are welcome to accompany the caregiver and will join other PD participants in separate activities.
Atria Woodbridge (Library), One Witherspoon, Irvine
Barbara Smith (949) 646-7364
Tremble Clefs:
Every Monday, 9:30AM — 11:00 AM - Florence Sylvester Senior Center - 23721 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Hills – Bonnie Teder (949) 458-7042
Every Monday, 1:00PM—2:15PM - Atria Woodbridge (Library)
One Witherspoon, Irvine —Dr. Eveline Wong Eng (714) 963-4870
Singing group for speech & swallowing therapy and enjoyment for patients and caregivers. You don't have to "carry a tune" to join. Click for details.
Faith Based Support Group:
Second and Fourth Wednesdays of each month, 2:30PM — 4:30PM -- Saddleback Church, 1 Saddleback Parkway (Green Room), Lake Forest. Jean Barnes (949) 635-9202 or (949) 764-6998
Young Onset Support Group :
Third Saturday of each month, 10:00AM — 12:00 Noon - The Claremont Club, 1777 Monte Vista Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. Todd Bischoff (909) 996-6997 or (949) 764-6998

*THESE GROUPS ARE OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY AT NO CHARGE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE PARKINSON CENTER AT 949-764-6998.

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If you would like to join in the fight against this insidious disease, donations can be made to
The National Parkinson Foundation - Orange County Chapter (NPFOCC) at:
NPFOCC, 351 Old Newport Blvd., #114, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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