Hi Everyone - Just wanted to let everyone living in the Los Angeles, California area know about 2 upcoming support group meetings that might be of interest. They are both coordinated through the American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Parkinson's Support Group Thursday, October 7, 1999 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Thalians Mental Health Center - Room E 240 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 8730 Alden Dr., Los Angeles Topic: "Surgical Options for the Treatment of Parkinson's" Presented by Michel Levesque, MD - Director, Neurofunctional Surgery Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Parkinson's Disease Caregiver/Family Support Group Thursday, October 21, 1999 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Thalians Mental Health Center - Room E240 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 8730 Alden Dr., Los Angeles This support group is specifically for caregivers and family members of anyone with PD. Everyone will have an opportunity to discuss the concerns and stress involved in caring for anyone with PD. Information on stress management and coping strategies will be presented. Parking is free for both support groups. Call (310) 423-7933 for more information and directions.