# Events - Link: https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-support-events/ - Published: 2025-10-03T14:13:09-04:00 - Author: jonfrye\_admin ## August 2026 Schedule Meetings and programs across the Charleston area. Patients, care partners, and anyone interested are welcome. Thursday, August 6MUSC Movement Disorders Lunch & Learn, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Sunday, August 9Greater Charleston PD Support Group, 2:30 to 4:00 pm Tuesday, August 11Summerville Care Partner Luncheon #1, 12:00 noon Saturday, August 15West Ashley Care Partner Luncheon, 1:00 pm (bring your own lunch) Wednesday, August 19Summerville Care Partner Luncheon #2, 12:00 noon Thursday, August 20Mount Pleasant Care Partner Luncheon, 12:00 noon Sunday, August 23Summerville PD Support Group, 2:30 to 4:00 pm ### Care Partner Luncheons NEW GROUP #### Summerville #1 Second Tuesday, 12:00 noon The Ice House 104 East Doty Avenue, Summerville The new Tuesday group kicked off in July and now meets monthly in Old Towne Summerville. Facilitator: Marilyn Phillips at [marilynphillips@homesc.com](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-support-events/marilynphillips@homesc.com) NEW LOCATION AND TIME #### West Ashley Third Saturday, 1:00 pm St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 1393 Miles Drive, West Ashley Miles Drive runs parallel to Hwy 171 and Old Towne Road. The church sits diagonally across from the entrance to Charlestowne Landing. Please bring your own lunch. Facilitator: Cindy Karr at [lckarr@gmail.com](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-support-events/lckarr@gmail.com) #### Summerville #2 Third Wednesday, 12:00 noon The Ice House 104 East Doty Avenue, Summerville Facilitator: Marilyn Phillips at [marilynphillips@homesc.com](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-support-events/marilynphillips@homesc.com) #### Mount Pleasant Third Thursday, 12:00 noon Crave Kitchen and Cocktails 1968 Riviera Drive, Mount Pleasant Just off the Isle of Palms Connector. Facilitator: Reggie Rennie at [regirennie@comcast.net](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-support-events/regirennie@comcast.net) Please RSVP to the facilitator if you plan to attend. ### Support Group Meetings #### Greater Charleston PD Support Group Sunday, August 9, 2:30 to 4:00 pm [Harmony at West Ashley](https://www.harmonyseniorservices.com/senior-living/sc/charleston/essex-farms-dr/) 1925 Essex Farms Drive, Charleston Meets in the theater on the second floor. Sign in, take the elevator up and turn left. Parking is on the south side of the complex. An informal roundtable discussion, and no RSVP is required. #### Summerville PD Support Group Sunday, August 23, 2:30 to 4:00 pm Wildcat Senior Living 2101 Cane Bay Boulevard, Summerville Meets in the activities area on the third floor, near the intersection of Cane Bay Boulevard and Black Tom Road. No RSVP necessary. Questions: Jay or Marilyn Phillips at 843-482-0254 ### Programs #### MUSC Movement Disorders Lunch & Learn Thursday, August 6, 12:00 noon This month’s topic is sleep, presented by Megan Brunckhorst, MD. Attend in person at MUSC, where you can order a free boxed lunch in advance, or join virtually. Register: Nicole Cool at [cool@musc.edu](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-support-events/cool@musc.edu) REGISTRATION OPEN #### Pick It Up for Parkinson’s Pickleball Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 to 3:45 pm MUSC Wellness Center 45 Courtenay Drive, Charleston An eight-week session running August 3 through September 23, with an emphasis on safety. There is still time to sign up. Assessments and info: Cindi Day at [dayc@musc.edu](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-support-events/dayc@musc.edu)