August Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, August 1, noon to 2:00 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden The 13th annual indoor barbecue. Quarry Hill provides hamburgers and hot dogs, hot off the grill; attendees are asked to bring a favorite picnic salad or side, beverage or dessert. Free and open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. To sign up, contact Cassie Walters at 596-3978 or ckwalters66@gmail.com. Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, August 1 - 29, 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. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, August 1, 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.
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Open Meditation Wednesdays, August 2 - 30, 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Biscone Medical Building, Community Room 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast Practice the art of meditation and learn to use it to manage your stress. No experience necessary. Drop-ins welcome. No registration required. Get 5k Ready! Wednesdays, August 2 - September 27, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. (No class August 16) Rockland Downtown Boardwalk, Main Street, Rockland Have you always wanted to complete a 5k? With proper training, it is possible! Join personal trainer Rachael McCormick for an eight-week program that will gradually help you build your endurance and strength, as well as provide you tips and techniques to make your first 5k or your next 5k not only fun, but successful. This class will lead up to the Energy4Life 5k on September 30 in Rockland. Registration fee is $40. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Introduction to Sea Kayaking Wednesday, August 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk, Camden Harbor, Camden With the miles of coastline and many lakes in Maine, kayaking is a great way to stay active. Join us for a leisurely tour of our beautiful Midcoast with Maine Sport Outfitters’ Registered Maine Guides. Basic paddling and safety instructions will be provided. Children ages 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting. $30 registration fee is required and includes tandem kayak and gear. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, August 3, 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 social worker, Margie SpencerSmith, LCSW. For more information, please call 930-2500, ext. 4795. *Click
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Events: August
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Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, August 5, 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, epidural, complications, Caesarean birth and other questions you may have. Registration required, please call 338-9348 or visit penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com to register. Quick & Healthy Family Meals Wednesdays, August 9 & 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Salvation Army, 27 Payne Avenue, Rockland Finding quick, kid-friendly meals can seem daunting at times. Join this class to prepare and enjoy delicious and healthy recipes, learn how to engage children in the cooking process and leave with tips for saving money and planning meals for the week. Made possibly by a generous gift from the Walmart Foundation. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Wednesday, August 9, 1:15 to 2:45 pm Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Avenue, 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 social worker, Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW. Drop-ins welcome. No registration required. SUP for Beginners Wednesday, August 9, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook River, Route 105, Camden Want to try stand up paddle boarding (SUP)? Join us on scenic Megunticook River with Maine Sport Outfitters to learn basic SUP skills including strokes needed to control the board and how to get on and off the board safely. Children ages 14 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. $20 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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Restoring Balance with Yoga Nidra Thursdays, August 10 – 24, 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. Join us to lie down and rest your body and mind in the deep restorative practices of yoga nidra. Registration fee is $18. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Midcoast Breast Cancer Classic Friday, August 11, 9:00 a.m. | Register by Tuesday, August 1 Rockland Golf Club, 606 Old County Road, Rockland An annual community fundraiser benefiting breast cancer patients of Pen Bay Medical Center hosted by the Rockland Women’s Golf Association with the support of the Pen Bay Waldo Healthcare Foundation. For more information and to register, please visit penbaywaldofoundation.org. To support or sponsor the 2017 Midcoast Breast Cancer Classic, please contact Jamie Geretz at jegeretz@pbmc.org or at 207-921-6707. For more information on how to apply for financial assistance from this fund, please contact Catherine Athay in the Pen Bay Medical Center Cancer Care Center at 921-8977. Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, August 12, 10:00 a.m. to noon Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, 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 or visit penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com to register. Breastfeeding Support Group Saturday, August 12, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, 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. *Click event title for more information
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Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, August 15, 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. Out from Under the Tuscan Sun: My Life in Tuscany Wednesday, August 16, 10:30 a.m. to noon Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden, Maine Mediterranean cuisine author, speaker and radio and television commentator Nancy Harmon Jenkins will describe her love affair with Tuscany, how she acquired and developed the Tuscan olive farm where she now lives part time and the region’s uniquely healthful approach to food. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 921-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Introduction to Sea Kayaking Wednesday, August 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk, Camden Harbor, Camden With the miles of coastline and many lakes in Maine, kayaking is a great way to stay active. Join us for a leisurely tour of our beautiful Midcoast with Maine Sport Outfitters’ Registered Maine Guides. Basic paddling and safety instructions will be provided. Children ages 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting. $30 registration fee is required and includes tandem kayak and gear. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Thursday, August 17, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Third Thursday 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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Introduction to Sea Kayaking Thursday, August 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Beach by Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast With the miles of coastline and many lakes in Maine, kayaking is a great way to stay active. Join us for a leisurely tour of our beautiful Midcoast with Maine Sport Outfitters’ Registered Maine Guides. Basic paddling and safety instructions will be provided. Children ages 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting. $30 registration fee is required and includes tandem kayak and gear. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Summer SoirÊe Saturday, August 19, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Hedges Hall Pavilion, Point Lookout, 67 Atlantic HWY, Northport Please join the Pen Bay Waldo Heathcare Foundation for a western themed BBQ. Proceeds to benefit capital investments at Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital. For more information and to purchase tickets (by August 7), please visit us online at penbaywaldofoundation.org. Frozen Summer Treats Monday, August 21, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. University of Maine Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast Beat the heat with these cool and healthy summer treats that your whole family will enjoy. Have fun and awaken your taste buds as we turn your favorite fruits into homemade frozen treats including sorbets, popsicles, ice cream and more. This class is kid-friendly. $10 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. On-the-Go Breakfasts Tuesdays, August 22 & 29, 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Salvation Army, 27 Payne Avenue, Rockland Are you in a breakfast rut and looking for some quick and tasty options to get you off on the right foot gain? Join On-the-Go Breakfasts for some healthy breakfast inspiration. Made possible by a generous gift from the Walmart Foundation. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or to register. Free. *Click
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Unification Community Forum Tuesday, August 22, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden Please join us for a public forum regarding the unification with other MaineHealth member organizations. The current proposal will be reviewed with opportunity for question and answer. Free and open to the public. Penobscot Shores’ Enrichment Series Spring and Summer Wildflowers in Maine Wednesday, August 23, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Penobscot Shores, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast Local botanist, photographer and educator Wanda Garland will give a talk illustrated with stunning slides depicting wild blooms in all their glory. She will also share her abundant wisdom about the many surprising traditional uses of Maine’s wildflowers for food, fiber and medicine as handed down by generations. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 338-2332. Practical Plant-Based Cooking Wednesdays, August 23 & 30, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Salvation Army, 27 Payne Avenue, Rockland Are you curious about what it means to eat a plant-based diet? It does not mean that you are a vegetarian. Join us for Practical Plant-Based Cooking to explore the ease and health benefits of eating more plants than animals. Made possible by a generous grant from the Walmart Foundation. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Free. SUP for Beginners Wednesday, August 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook River, Route 105, Camden Want to try stand up paddle boarding (SUP)? Join us on scenic Megunticook River with Maine Sport Outfitters to learn basic SUP skills including strokes needed to control the board and how to get on and off the board safely. Children ages 14 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. $20 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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Community Healthcare Update Thursday, August 24, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. United Farmers Market, 18 Spring Street, Belfast Please join us for a public forum regarding the unification with other MaineHealth member organizations. The current proposal will be reviewed with opportunity for question and answer. Free and open to the public. Open House: Cottages at Quarry Hill Saturday, August 26, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Tour Quarry Hill cottages that are currently available for purchase or rental, meet with staff members and residents, receive information on pricing, services and more. Walking Meditation Monday, August 28, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland You don’t always have to be seated to meditate. Bringing mindfulness into our natural activities, like walking, can have the same health benefits and be immensely relaxing. Join Health & Wellness Coach Barbara Crowley to practice a new way of meditating. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, August 29, 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. Take Charge: Be Tobacco Free Wednesdays, August 30 - September 27, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, Rockport You were tobacco free once; with a plan and support, you can be again. Join this class to explore tobacco dependence, learn ways to overcome cravings and environmental triggers, discuss medication options and provide social support. You will develop a plan and gain tools to increase your confidence in your new tobacco-free life. $20 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or to register. *Click event title for more information
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Restoring Balance with Yoga Nidra Thursdays, August 31 - September 14, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Biscone Medical Building, 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast Yoga Nidra is a guided deep relaxation meditation that helps reduce stress and heal physical, mental and emotional imbalances. Join us to lie down and rest your body and mind in the deep restorative practices of yoga nidra. Registration fee is $18. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Introduction to Sea Kayaking Thursday, August 31, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Beach by Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast With the miles of coastline and many lakes in Maine, kayaking is a great way to stay active. Join us for a leisurely tour of our beautiful Midcoast with Maine Sport Outfitters’ Registered Maine Guides. Basic paddling and safety instructions will be provided. Children ages 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting. $30 registration fee is required and includes tandem kayak and gear. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Sibling Class The Pen Bay Medical Center Birthing Center offers a free Sibling Class by appointment only. Children will learn about newborns and how to interact with them. Some safety lessons will be shared along with a discussion of their new role as big brothers and big sisters. Please call 921-8345 to schedule a time or for more information.
For a full list of our upcoming events, please visit us online at pbmc.org or wcgh.org
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