April Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays, April 2 – 30, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (Every Monday, please call ahead if it falls on a holiday) Waldo County General Hospital, Women & Infants Unit, Ground Floor 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Meet other new mothers who are breastfeeding. The group offers support and guidance to breastfeeding mothers from certified lactation consultants and certified lactation counselors. Siblings are welcome. For more information, please contact WCGH lactation services at 338-2500 ext. 4109. Noon Yoga Mondays, April 2 – 23, noon to 1:00 p.m. Knox Center, 6 White Street, Rockland Each hour-long class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles while you reduce stress and recharge for the rest of your day. No yoga experience required. $25 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Martial Arts for Kids Mondays, April 2 – June 4, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (No class April 16 or May 28) Appleton Village School, 737 Union Road, Appleton Master Randy Gelo will teach your child focus and discipline while working hard and having fun. No previous martial arts experience required. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 11. $40 registration fee is required; family discounts and financial assistance available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, April 3, noon to 2:00 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, members of the Camden-based Parkinson’s Support Group will hold a Resource and Information Forum, with information about services available to help those affected by Parkinson’s, hear from service providers and meet support-group members. Free and open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. Please contact Cassie Walters at 596-3978 or ckwalters66@gmail.com for details. Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, April 3 – May 15, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center, Chapel Room, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport A support group for breastfeeding families. The informal group provides interaction as well as individual assistance when needed. Women wanting more information about breastfeeding are also welcome. Facilitated by a lactation consultant from OB/GYN. Drop-in group, please call 921-8345 for more information. Just for Kids Yoga Tuesdays, April 3 – May 15, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (No class April 17) South School, 30 Broadway, Rockland In this class your children will move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach us about happiness, anger, love and much more. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 11. $30 registration fee is required; family discounts and financial assistance available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Navigating the Farmers Market Tuesdays April 3 – 24, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Lincolnville Community Building, 18 Searsmonth Rd, Lincolnville Join Kate Hall, own of GRAZE, for this four-week class that will explore the benefits of eating local produce. Topics will include seasonal eating, native foraging and microgreen pairings. The final class will be a VIP tour of the United Farmers Market of Maine where you’ll learn about each farm and discover how to leave the market with your meal prep done and new recipes in hand. $25 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click event title for more information
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Yoga Level II Tuesdays, April 3 – 24, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Thomaston Yoga Studio, 185 Main Street, Thomaston This class is designed for students who have had some yoga experience and would like to further their practice and explore a wider variety of poses and styles. $25 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, April 3, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden The Alzheimer’s Support Group provides information and support to area residents who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. For details, please contact Cheri Alexander, LSW at 921-6237. Just for Kids Yoga Wednesdays, April 4 – May 16, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (No class April 18) Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville In this class your children will move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach us about happiness, anger, love and much more. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 11. $30 registration fee is required; family discounts and financial assistance available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Martial Arts for Kids Wednesdays, April 4 – May 30, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (No class April 18) Morse Memorial School, 27 School Street, Brooks Master Randy Gelo will teach your child focus and discipline while working hard and having fun. No previous martial arts experience required. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 11. $40 registration fee is required; family discounts and financial assistance available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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Hypnobirthing Wednesdays, April 4 – May 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C (the April 25 class will be held in Conference Room D) 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Mothers and their partners learn techniques for safe and satisfying birthing through guided imagery, visualization and special breathing. A tour of the birth center is included. $125 for mom and partner for the five week class. Registration required, please call 921-8345. Dance for Everyone Thursdays, April 5 – 26, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut Street, Camden Come experience this four-session dance program designed specifically for people with movement difficulties that combines accessible dance moves and opportunities to explore one’s natural creativity through movement. Dance steps and inspiring music are carefully chosen by instructor Katie Tranzillo so that participants feel comfortable, safe and graceful. Participants are encouraged to bring a friend, family member or caregiver to join in the fun for free. $25 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, April 5, noon to 1:00 p.m. Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Avenue, Belfast The group meets monthly and is for all family caregivers, including those caring for family members with Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Share your wisdom and experiences while learning more about how you can do the job effectively and keep yourself healthy at the same time. The group is facilitated by Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW. For more information, please call 930-2500, ext. 4795.
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Restoring Balance with Yoga Nidra Thursdays, April 5 – 19, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Yoga nidra is a guided deep relaxation meditation that helps reduce stress and heal physical, mental and emotional imbalances. Lea Smith, certified yoga instructor, will lead students as they lie down to rest their bodies and minds in the deep restorative practices of yoga nidra. $18 registration fee is required. Please call 92103950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Spring Baby Fair Saturday, April 7, 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Troy Howard Middle School, 173 Lincolnville Ave, Belfast New and used infant and children's items for sale. $1 admission for adults (benefits Belfast Public Health Nursing). To book a table or for more information, please call 505-4154. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, April 7, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, Ground Floor 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Topics covered include signs of labor, what to expect at the hospital; stages of labor; pain relief options including relaxation, breathing, medications and epidural; complications, Caesarean birth and other questions you may have. Registration is required, please call 338-9348 to register. Tai Chi for Wellness Tuesdays, April 10 – May 15, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. University of Maine Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast Join instructor Adrienne Gallant, certified in Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, for this six-session beginner-level class to increase your strength, flexibility, balance and overall sense of well-being. No previous Tai Chi experience required. $37.50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Martial Arts for Kids Tuesdays, April 10 – June 5, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. (No class April 17) Camden Rockport Elementary School, 11 Children’s Way, Rockport Master Randy Gelo will teach your child focus and discipline while working hard and having fun. No previous martial arts experience required. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 11. $40 registration fee is required; family discounts and financial assistance available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Healthy Meal Prep Made Easy Tuesday, April 10, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. St. George Town Office, 3 School Street, St. George Join registered dietitian nutritionists to sample some recipes and learn how to plan and prep healthy meals and snacks for the week. You’ll discover how simple it can be to eat well all week long. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Breastfeeding Basics Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C, Ground Floor 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport This two hour class provides a pre-birth opportunity to ask questions and learn about breastfeeding and returning to work. $25 for mom and partner. Registration is required, please call 921-8345. Women After 50: Finding the Roots of Our Empowerment. Wednesday, April 11, 9:00 a.m. to noon Quarry Hill, Anderson Inn, 30 Community Drive, Camden Join history professor Rev. Anu Dudley, Ph.D., to explore ancient female lineage and the ways in which women have been unempowered through the ages. Through discussion, attendees will reach for a fresh appraisal of their own and other women’s contributions to family life, the workplace and the communities large and small. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 921-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events.
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Meet the Midwives Wednesday, April 11, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital Women's Health office Cobb Medical Building, 16 Fahy Street, Suite 108, Belfast Learn about the services we offer, including well woman care, perimenopause and menopause care, family planning services, pregnancy and postpartum care. Tours of the Birthing Unit will be available. For more information, please call 338-9939. Additional 2018 meet and greet dates: July 18 and October 17. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Wednesday, April 11, 1:15 to 2:45 pm Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Ave., Belfast Group meets monthly and is for adults with Parkinson’s disease and their families and friends. Come share your wisdom and experiences with others, while learning more about how you can live better with Parkinson’s. Facilitated by Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW. Drop-ins welcome. No registration required. Martial Arts for Kids Thursdays, April 12 – June 7, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. (No class April 19) Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville Master Randy Gelo will teach your child focus and discipline while working hard and having fun. No previous martial arts experience required. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 11. $40 registration fee is required; family discounts and financial assistance available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Just for Kids Yoga Thursdays, April 12 – June 7, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. (No class April 19) Camden Rockport Elementary School, 11 Children’s Way, Rockport In this class your children will move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach us about happiness, anger, love and much more. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 11. $30 registration fee is required; family discounts and financial assistance available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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The Gift of Sleep: Treating and Preventing Insomnia Thursday, April 12, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Camden Hills Regional High School, 25 Keelson Drive, Rockport Join Rhonda Feiman, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, as we explore how the time-tested techniques and treatment strategies of Asian medicine and the practice of Qi-gong movements can be used to manage insomnia. Offered in conjunction with Five Town CSD Adult Community Education. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Easy Going Yoga Fridays, April 13 – May 18, noon to 1:00 p.m. Nativity Lutheran Church, 179 Old County Road, Rockport Antonia Small, owner of ORYX WORX Fitness, will teach you to stretch, strengthen, breathe and relax while improving your posture and body alignment. No previous yoga experience required. $37.50 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. to noon Waldo County General Hospital, Conference Room A, Ground Floor 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Topics to be covered include benefits of breastfeeding, preparing to breastfeed, exploring myths of breastfeeding, breast care, breast milk storage and returning to work. Please call 338-9348 to register. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, April 17, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Third Tuesday of each month) Knox Center, Rockland Room, 6 White Street, Rockland The Alzheimer’s Support Group provides information and support to area residents who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. For details, please contact Cheri Alexander, LSW at 921-6237.
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Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, April 17, 6:00 p.m. (Third Tuesday of every month) Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, Rockport Join facilitator Colleen Kinney, LICSW, for a women’s cancer support group. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Space is limited, please call 542-4985 to register. Taking Flight Wednesday, April 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon Quarry Hill, Anderson Inn, 30 Community Drive, Camden Maine poet and retired forensic psychiatrist Diane Schetky reflects on wild place both around the world and within the human heart, combining readings from her new poetry collection, Taking Flight, with photos from her travels. Copies available for purchase and signing. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 921-6116 or visitwww.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. WCGH Aid Yard Sale Saturday, April 21, 8:00 a.m. to noon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 23 Mill Lane Belfast Do you have items you want to donate? Drop them off at the Fellowship Hall on Friday, April 20, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For more information, please call 930-6739. Please, no computers, televisions or large appliances. An Introduction to Meditation Monday, April 23, noon to 1:00 p.m. Biscone Medical Building, 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast Join Health & Wellness Educator Barbara Crowley to discuss and experience meditation: what it is, the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of practicing; and how to incorporate it into your life. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Get 5k Ready! Mondays, April 23 – June 18, 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. (No class May 28) Belfast - location to be determined Join Rachael McCormick, personal trainer, for an eight-week program that will gradually help you build your endurance and strength, as well as provide you with tips and techniques to make your first 5k or your next 5k not only fun, but successful. This class will prepare you for your summer races! $40 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Breathing Basics for Better Health Monday, April 23, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Cheryl Chase, PT, will teach you how to understand your breathing cycle, engage your core and apply proper breathing techniques while standing, sitting and lying down. These exercises can help with pain management, aid in relaxation and support proper movements to help you feel better as you move through your day. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Beginner Line Dancing Mondays, April 23 – June 4 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (No class May 28) East Belfast Elementary School, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast Line dancing is a fun way to get moving with great music and easy to follow dance patterns. Step-by-step line dances will be taught in this six-session beginner class. No partner or previous dance experience required. $37.50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, April 24, noon to 1:00 p.m. (Last Tuesday of every month) Pen Bay Medical Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Held in the pulmonary rehab education room. Please call 921-8880 for additional information.
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Penobscot Shores’ Annual Senior Health Fair Wednesday, April 25, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Penobscot Shores Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast Representatives from area agencies, businesses and organizations dedicated to the health and wellness of older adults will be on hand to discuss and provide information about a wide range of topics from community health and wellness resources to home health and hospice services, hearing issues to the Waldo County Sheriff's Department. Balance testing, Telehealth demonstrations and blood pressure checks will be available along with free mini-massages, hand reflexology treatments and AromaTouch hand therapy. Light lunch fare will be provided. Free and open to adults 50-plus. For more information, please contact Penobscot Shores at 338-2332. Gentle Yoga Wednesdays, April 25 – June 13, 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville This class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress, improve joint mobility and relax. Appropriate for anyone regardless of yoga experience. $50 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or to register. Zumba Gold ® Wednesdays, April 25 – May 23, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Zumba Gold ® is designed for active older adults or those looking for low-impact exercise. Join Mary Beth Blake, certified Zumba ® instructor, for a fun beginner level dance workout in this five-week class. $31.25 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or to register. Zumba Gold ® Thursdays, April 26 – May 24, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. East Belfast Elementary School, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast Zumba Gold ® is designed for active older adults or those looking for low-impact exercise. Join Mary Beth Blake, certified Zumba ® instructor, for a fun beginner level dance workout in this five-week class. $31.25 registration fee is required.Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or to register. *Click
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AARP Driver Safety Course Wednesday, April 27, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Quarry Hill, Anderson Inn, 30 Community Drive, Camden Presented by instructor Paul Sheridan, AARP’s Smart Driver curriculum for adults age 50-plus covers defensive driving, rules of the road, recent changes in automotive technology and more. Maine drivers age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a discount on auto-insurance premiums. $15 for AARP members; $20 for nonmembers. Registration required; 921-6116 or www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. An Introduction to Meditation Monday, April 30, noon to 1:00 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Join Health & Wellness Educator Barbara Crowley to discuss and experience meditation: what it is, the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of practicing; and how to incorporate it into your life. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Healthy & Well Women's Conference Saturday, May 19, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Point Lookout Resort and Conference Center, Northport Save the date for the second annual Healthy & Well Women's Conference. This year's conference will focus on empowering women to take charge of all aspects of their wellness, from nutrition to finances. Join us for a full day of education and exploration. You will leave with new connections, confidence and a renewed commitment to your personal growth. $25 pre-registration/$35 day-of registration. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register and for more information.
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