# Care Partners Support Groups - Link: https://charlestonparkinsons.org/care-partners-support-groups/ - Published: 2025-10-28T22:04:18-04:00 - Author: jonfrye\_admin ![Care partners and Parkinson's disease supporters gathered around a long table at a Lowcountry PD Support community event](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/wp- content/uploads/2025/10/supportevent-1024x707.jpg "supportevent") Support Groups ### Care Partners/Care Givers Care Partners/Care Givers are family and friends who are involved in the care and well-being of an individual with a health-related issue. Greater Charleston Parkinson Disease Care Partner Support Group meetings are self- help discussion groups for care partners **only**. The purpose of the group is to share information and provide support to those who have the common challenge of providing care for and support to an individual living with Parkinson’s Disease ### The Care Partner/Giver Support Group Meetings are designed to: * Share information on available resources that benefit the quality of life of persons with Parkinson’s Disease and of their care partner/giver. * Provide a community for networking and camaraderie. * Provide a safe environment to discuss common concerns where confidentiality and privacy are always respected. What is said in the group stays within the group. ### Lunch meetings monthly at the following locations: ### Mount Pleasant: **Third Thursday, noon** Crave Kitchen and Cocktails 1968 Riviera Drive (off the IOP Connector), Mt Pleasant, SC Facilitator: Reggie Rennie at [regirennie@comcast.net](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/care-partners-support-groups/regirennie@comcast.net) ### Summerville: **Third Wednesday, noon** The Icehouse 104 East Doty Avenue Summerville Facilitator: Marilyn Phillips at [marilynphillips@homesc.comu](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/care-partners-support-groups/marilynphillips@homesc.com) **NEW! Summerville Care Partner Lunch Meeting** The first meeting of a second Summerville PD Care Partner Group will be on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026. This new meeting will be held once a month, on the second Tuesday of the month, at 12 noon at the IceHouse Restaurant on Doty Street in Old Towne Summerville.  Please contact Marilyn Phillips at [marilynphillips@homesc.com](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/care-partners-support-groups/marilynphillips@homesc.com) if you would like to attend this meeting in July or in future months.  ### West Ashley: **Third Saturday, 11:45** NEW LOCATION! Saturday, July 18th  at 1:00 pm (For July ONLY) regularly scheduled for 11:45 am     St. Peter’s Episcopal Church      1393 Miles Drive, West Ashley      Miles Drive runs parallel to Hwy 171/Old Towne Road.   The church is “diagonally across” from the entrance to Charlestowne Landing. Bring your lunch!           Facilitator: Cindy Karr at [lckarr@gmail.com](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/care-partners-support-groups/lckarr@gmail.com). ### Lewy Body Dementia Support Group * Second Friday of each month * 9-10am * At MUSC Health we recognize the profound impact that dementia can have on individuals and their families which is why we are dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community and support. We are pleased to announce that our Lewy Body Dementia Support Group will now meet on the second Friday of each month from 9 to 10 AM a revised timing designed to accommodate more participants and enhance our collective engagement. * This gathering serves as a safe space for sharing experiences resources and insights among those navigating the challenges of dementia. We warmly invite you to join us explore the benefits of this supportive environment and connect with others who understand your journey. Together we can cultivate a sense of belonging and resilience within our community. * Click here to join the Lewy Body Dementia Support Group: https://teams.microsoft. com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_NTExMDVjODItNzJkMS00YWI5LWIxNGEtYTI1YWI1OTc4YjA2% 40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257B%2522Tid%2522%253A%25225c4a59c9-6d6b-4de0-88c0- 53acd566bf83%2522%252C%2522Oid%2522%253A%25225eb01fee-70e0-445f-a53f-638b5007e748% 2522%257D%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=f73071e2-d7ed-49fe-97d2-b2cfce9323b8& directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true