Moving Day The Villages, FL — Event Information

Event Details

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Location: The Villages Polo Club I Map
Activities Begin: 9:00 am (entry gates open at 9:00 am, registration opens at 9:00 am, and gates close at 10:30 am to secure route)

Contact: Angela Watkins | ph: 813-616-6517 | awatkins@parkinson.org
Website: www.parkinson.org


Event Highlights

Date: Saturday, March 14
Gates Open and Activities Begin: 9 am

Gates Close to Secure Walk Route 10:30 am
Moving Day Walk Begins: 11:00 am

Event concludes: 12pm
Location: The Villages Polo Club

Location & Parking

The event will be held at The Villages Polo Club, located at 700 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162. Follow posted directional signage near the parking area.
Golf carts will have a separate area for parking but will not be allowed on walk route.

Check-In / Registration

Check-in opens at 9 am. Stop by the registration area to pick up your event program, drop off donations and collect your Moving Day Rewards card if eligible.

Team Captains and top donors- please pick up your sign and team captain pin at the rewards tent

We strongly recommend making donations online before event day. All participants must be registered in advance at MovingDayTheVillagesfl.org.

You can also help us prepare by downloading the Fundraise for Parkinson’s App before event day to stay up to date with day of event information, and easy communication with your team.

Schedule of Events

9 am – Gates and Registration Opens (no entry permitted before 9am)
9:00–9:50 am – Explore resources, enjoy activities, and connect with the community
9:50 am – National Anthem/ Color Presentation
10:00 am – Performance by The Villages Drummers and Twirlers

10:30 am – gates close to secure walk route
10:10-10:40 am – Exercise Demos
10:45 am – We Move Ceremony

11:00 am – Walk begins
12:00 pm- Walk concludes and closing ceremonies

Walk Route

Moving Day offers options for all ages and abilities, including a 1-mile route and ½ mile route. Golf carts rides will also be provided by the venue on a first-come, first- serve basis for those that have physical limitations (24 spots available). They will line up at 10:45 am on the lane opposite the arch, near the pavilion.

Restrooms

Restrooms will be located under the pavilion

Refreshments

Bottled water and light refreshments will be available on-site.

Pets

Pets will not be allowed inside the event unless they are a registered service animal.

Donations

Cash and check donations can be dropped off at the check-in area. Credit card donations may be made online or through the Fundraise for Parkinson’s App or at check-in.

You may also mail check donations to:

Parkinson’s Foundation
Attn: Donor Services/Moving Day The Villages, FL
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126

Please include the participant’s name to ensure proper credit.

Moving Day Rewards

Participants who raise $100 or more receive an exclusive Moving Day T-shirt. Additional rewards are available at higher levels. T-shirts and rewards may be picked up at the Rewards Tent.

Participants who raise $1,000 or more will receive the All-Star Mover Full Zip Lightweight Jacket via mail after the event.

We’re so glad you’ll be joining us! We can’t wait to come together for a meaningful day of movement and connection.


To learn more about the resources in your area, and the great work of the Parkinson’s Foundation Florida, please visit our website Parkinson.org/Florida.

If you have any questions about Moving Day, are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like information about the foundation, please contact us below:

Angela Watkins | ph: 813-616-6517 | awatkins@parkinson.org

Mailing address:

ATTN: Moving Day The Villages, FL / Angela Watkins
Parkinson’s Foundation, Inc.
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126

Moving Day has raised $55.9 million and brought more than 218,000 participants together.