August Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Breastfeeding Support Group Tuesdays, August 3 - 31, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Virtual meeting 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. Please call 301-8337 for more information. This group is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. After you are registered, shortly before the class starts you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in the class. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Tuesday, August 3, 6:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting The Alzheimer’s Support Group provides information and support to area residents who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Currently the group is meeting via Zoom. Free. Those interested in participating should contact Cheri R. Blouin, LSW at 301-6237 or at cblouin@pbmc.org for the meeting details. SUP for Beginners Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bog Bridge Boat Launch, 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. Weather permitting. $35 registration fee includes gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
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Events: August
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
SUP for Beginners Wednesday, August 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bog Bridge Boat Launch, 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. Weather permitting. $35 registration fee includes gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Postpartum Support Group Thursdays, August 12 & 26, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Virtual meeting This support group was created by a group of women and moms, who have gone through challenging postpartum experiences themselves and/or have been educated on them. 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, moms-to-be and family members who want to connect with others. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. For more information, please call 505-4140. Free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Concussion Support Group Tuesday, August 17, noon to 1:00 p.m. Virtual meeting Healing from a brain injury takes a long time. Join facilitator Moriah Grant, OTD, OTR/L, for this informative and interactive support group where you can share your struggles with concussion; learn more about concussions, treatment and outcomes; and connect with others who have had similar experiences. Pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please email mgrant@wcgh.org to register. Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Tuesday, August 17, 3:00 p.m. Virtual meeting The Alzheimer’s Support Group provides information and support to area residents who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Currently the group is meeting via Zoom. Free. Those interested in participating should contact Cheri R. Blouin, LSW at 301-6237 or at cblouin@pbmc.org for the meeting details.
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Events: August
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Advance Care Planning Workshop Wednesday, August 18, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Virtual class Advance care planning is an organized process of reflecting upon and discussing goals for future health care decisions. It is an important part of creating an advance directive, which tells others what medical care you want or do not want to receive if you become too ill in the future to tell them. Join trained advance care planning facilitator Vikki Swan for this online workshop where you will begin the process of filling out your advance directive. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. SUP for Beginners Wednesday, August 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bog Bridge Boat Launch, 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. Weather permitting. $35 registration fee includes gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. SUP for Beginners Wednesday, August 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bog Bridge Boat Launch, 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. Weather permitting. $35 registration fee includes gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Please note, some of these classes and support groups are offered virtually through online platforms. You will receive access to the support group or class after registering. Thank you for your understanding.
Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.