August Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Postpartum Support Group Thursdays, August 1 – 22, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center, Cardiac Rehab Solarium 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport First Floor Community Room, Biscone Building 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast The group alternates locations weekly, 1st and 3rd Thursday at PBMC and 2nd and 4th Thursday at WCGH. We offer a safe place for new and pregnant mothers and families to talk, listen, get support and gain education on postpartum experiences. This is a free group for moms and moms-to-be who want to connect with other women for support. No registration required. For more information, please call 505-4140. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, August 3, 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 505-4140 to register. Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays, August 5 – 26, 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.
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Cancer Support Group Tuesdays, August 6 and 20, 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 218-7944 for more information or to register. Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, August 6, noon to 2:00 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden The support group’s August meeting will begin with a presentation by occupational therapist and Pathways Driving Rehab Services owner Heather Shields, OTR/L, CDRS, on issues related to driving that are of particular concern to those living with Parkinson’s. 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, August 6 – 27, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. or 5:00 to 6:30 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 301-8337 for more information. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, August 6, 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 301-6237. *Click
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Introduction to Sea Kayaking Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk, Camden Harbor 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. $20 registration fee includes kayaks and gear. Family discounts available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Cooking 101 Thursday, August 8, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Going off to college? Living on your own for the first time? New to the kitchen? This class is just for you. We’ll cover the basics of the kitchen and learn how to make some amazing meals on a tight budget. $10 registration fee is required. Please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Breastfeeding Class Saturday, August 10, 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 505-4140 to register. Restoring Balance with Yoga Nidra Tuesday, August 13, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. UMaine Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast Yoga nidra is a guided deep relaxation meditation that helps reduce stress and heal physical, mental and emotional imbalances. Barbara Crowley, certified yoga nidra instructor, will lead students as they lie down to rest their bodies and minds in the deep restorative practices of yoga nidra. $6.50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
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Trail Talk Tuesday, August 13, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Moose Point State Park, 310 West Main Street, Searsport Walkers and joggers of all fitness levels are invited to come together with clinical team members from Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital to exercise and learn about the many health benefits of being active. Whether you are new to exercise, considering training for a 5k or an avid runner, this group is for you. Families are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. No previous exercise experience required; please consult your physician prior to starting an exercise regimen. Free (park entry fee will be covered by the program). Please register at journeytohealth.courestorm.com or call 301-3950. Penobscot Nation Wednesday, August 14, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Penobscot Shores, Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast In this fascinating program, Penobscot Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Chris Sockalexis, will explore the influence of the Penobscot Nation’s presence in Maine – past and present – through their unique history, culture and preservation efforts. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 338-2332. SUP for Beginners Wednesday, August 14, 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. Children ages 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Registration fee includes gear. Weather permitting. $20 registration fee is required. Family discounts available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
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Hypnobirthing Wednesdays, August 14 – September 11, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C 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 301-8337. Concussions and Teens: What You Should Know Wednesday, August 14, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Rockport Public Library, 485 Commercial Street, Rockport Concussions can affect teens differently than adults, and with school, sports and extracurricular activities, it’s important to know what to look for. Join Moriah Grant, OTD, OTR/L, to learn about symptoms, treatment and the latest guidelines for handling concussions in teens. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Trail Talk Thursday, August 15, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Erickson Fields Preserve, 164 West Street, Rockport Walkers and joggers of all fitness levels are invited to come together with clinical team members from Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital to exercise and learn about the many health benefits of being active. Whether you are new to exercise, considering training for a 5k or an avid runner, this group is for you. Families are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. No previous exercise experience required; please consult your physician prior to starting an exercise regimen. Free (park entry fee will be covered by the program). Please register at journeytohealth.courestorm.com or call 301-3950.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, August 20, 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 301-6237. Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, August 20, 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. Looking at Loneliness Through a New Lens Wednesday, August 21, 9:00 a.m. to noon Penobscot Bay YMCA, 116 Union Street, Rockport Experts have called social isolation among older adults a silent epidemic. But is loneliness inevitable or preventable? This multimedia, panel-facilitated presentation will shed light on the growing problem of loneliness among elders and how to overcome it. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 301-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Introduction to Sea Kayaking Wednesday, August 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk, Camden Harbor 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. $20 registration fee includes kayaks and gear. Family discounts available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
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Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, August 27, 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 301-8880 for additional information. SUP for Beginners Wednesday, August 28, 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. Children ages 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Registration fee includes gear. Weather permitting. $20 registration fee is required. Family discounts available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Sibling Classes Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital offer 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 to schedule a time or for more information. PBMC: 301-8337 WCGH: 505-4140
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