August Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital SUP for Beginners Wednesday, August 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook River, Route 105, Camden Join us on scenic Megunticook River with Maine Sport Outfitters to learn basic SUP skills including strokes need to control the board and how to get on and off the board safely. $20 registration fee is required and includes gear. Weather permitting. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, August 2, 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 218-7256. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, August 4, 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.
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Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays, August 6 – 27, 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 505-4109. Cancer Support Group Tuesdays, August 7 & 21, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Oncology & Infusion Therapy, Waldo County General Hospital 116 Northport Avenue, Ludwig Medical Building, Belfast This group is for cancer patients at any stage – newly diagnosed, currently in treatment and long-term survivors. A cancer diagnosis can be scary and can feel isolating; support groups offer a network of comfort, recognition and guidance. The group is facilitated by Ashley Hoffmann, LSW and Claudia B. Hill, LCSW. Please call 207-218-7944 for more information or to register. Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, August 7, noon to 2:00 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Group member Frank Mundo will talk about his experience as a participant in clinical drug trials and discuss some of the issues Parkinson’s patients should consider before deciding whether to participate in drug studies. Please contact Cassie Walters, 596-3978 or ckwalters66@gmail.com for details. Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, August 7 – 28, 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.
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Get 5k Ready! Tuesdays, August 7 – September 25, 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Erickson Fields Preserve, 164 West Street, Rockport 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 autumn races. $40 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, August 7, 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. Roadside Maine, Old Route 1 from Kittery to Calais Wednesday, August 8, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Penobscot Shores Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast Through post cards dating from 1900 to 1960 showing vintage views of early Maine vacationers and travelers, Maine State Historian Earle Shettleworth tells the entertaining story of the commercial development of Route 1 by automotive tourism during the first half of the 20th century. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 338-2332. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Wednesday, August 8, 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 Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW. Drop-ins welcome. No registration required. For more information, please call 218-7256.
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Cooking for Two Wednesday, August 8, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Second Congregational Church of Warren, 252 Main Street, Warren This class will teach you to shop efficiently and prepare delicious food on a smaller scale so you can enjoy a variety of meals while saving money and wasting less food. $10 registration fee required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Introduction to Sea Kayaking Wednesday, August 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk, 16 Bayview Street, Camden 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 kayaks and gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Midcoast Cancer Classic Friday, August 10, 9:00 a.m. Rockland Golf Club, 606 Old County Road, Rockland An annual community fundraiser benefiting 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. To support or sponsor the 2018 Midcoast 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 11, 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.
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Delicious Summer Sides Tuesday, August 14, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Varney Community Building, Brooks, 24 Veterans Highway Brooks Celebrate summer with fresh, easy and satisfying side dishes that will bring a healthy pop of color to your table this season. $10 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Skin Screening Clinic Wednesday, August 15, 9:00 a.m. to noon Pen Bay Surgical Skin Center, 731 Commercial Street, Rockport Have you had a skin check in the last 12 months? Do you have an area of concern? Tori Hall Lowe, PA-C, will offer free skin screenings for uninsured patients. Space is limited so pre-registration is required; please call Knox County CarePartners at 921-6980 to make an appointment. To Syria with Love Wednesday, August 15, 10:30 a.m. to noon Quarry Hill, Anderson Inn, 30 Community Drive, Camden Camden resident Alison McKellar of NuDay Syria will discuss the nonprofit organization’s ongoing efforts to provide food, medical supplies, clothing and other materials in support of Syrian refugees fleeing violence in the war-torn nation. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 921-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. SUP for Beginners Wednesday, August 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook River, Route 105, Camden 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. $20 registration fee is required and includes gear. Weather permitting. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.
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Introduction to Yoga Nidra Monday, August 20, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Sweet Tree Arts, 4 Church Street, Hope Join Barbara Crowley, certified yoga nidra instructor, to experience this guided deep relaxation mediation that helps reduce stress and heal physical, mental and emotional imbalances. This class is free but space is limited. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Tai Chi for Wellness Tuesdays, August 21 – September 25, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut Street, Camden 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 wellbeing. No Previous Tai Chi experience required. $37.50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, August 21, 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. Walking Meditation Tuesday, August 21, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Waldo County YMCA, 57 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast Bringing mindfulness into our natural activities, like walking, can have the same health benefits and be extremely 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.
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Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, August 21, 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. Hypnobirthing Wednesdays, August 22 – September 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C (The August 22 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. Introduction to Sea Kayaking Wednesday, August 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk, 16 Bayview Street, Camden 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 kayaks and gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Managing Your Backyard Bounty Thursday, August 23, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Join us for this hands-on cooking class that will show you how to put your veggies to good use. You’ll leave with fresh recipes and simple techniques for preserving your harvest - no canning required. $10 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.
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Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, August 28, 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. SUP for Beginners Wednesday, August 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook River, Route 105, Camden Join us on scenic Megunticook River with Maine Sport Outfitters to learn basic SUP skills including strokes need to control the board and how to get on and off the board safely. $20 registration fee is required and includes gear. Weather permitting. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Your Life, Your Choices: A Guide to Advance Care Planning Thursday, August 30, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Presenters will be available until 1:30 p.m. Waldo County YMCA, 157 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast In this half-day symposium, local experts will discuss the various medical, financial, legal and practical matters important to consider in planning for our later years and/or unexpected health crises, as well as provide the resources needed to help guide the way. Among the topics to be covered will be advance directives, medical considerations, palliative vs. hospice care, estate planning, funeral and burial options, writing your own obituary and much more. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 338-2332 by August 28. Complimentary breakfast, boxed lunch and resource area included. Co-sponsored by: Penobscot Shores, Waldo County General Hospital, Waldo County YMCA, MaineHealth Care at Home, AARP Maine and Riposta Funeral Home.
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