Events
August
Pen Bay Healthcare & Waldo County Healthcare Sports Injury Prevention Clinic Saturday, August 1, 10:00 a.m. to Noon Waldo County YMCA, 157 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast
Caitlin Cross, DPT, a physical therapist at Waldo County General Hospital’s Sports Physical Therapy Center will lead a Sport Injury Prevention Clinic for youth athletes in grades 6-12. Coaches and parents are also welcome. Contact Caitlin at ccross@wcgh.org or call the YMCA at 338-4598 to register.
Benefit Dinner: “A Taste of Bologna” Sunday, August 2, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden
Join internationally acclaimed food writer Nancy Harmon Jenkins for a talk on the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. The dinner menu, prepared by visiting chef Stefano Corvucci, owner of the Culinary Institute of Bologna, will showcase traditional Bolognese fare. Maine-made ingredients such as FIORE Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars will be featured. Chef Stefano will introduce and discuss each course as it is served, with complimentary wine pairings from Cellardoor Winery. Half of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Music & Memory program at Quarry Hill, a music-based initiative designed to help those with dementia reconnect with their memories, their loved ones and themselves. Admission: $40 per person. Reservations required; call 921-6116 by Thursday, July 30.
StretchAround Mondays & Fridays, August 3 - 28, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 95 Court Street, Belfast
Designed to include older adults and those with physical limitations. Interactive, social activity and basic movement with balance practice and ball circle. Collaborative activities help maintain strength, balance and coordination. Includes Matter of Balance, Chair Yoga and Brain Gym exercises. Facilitated by Marshall Mittnick and Carolyn Pressley. Free, no registration necessary.
Pool Party at Belfast City Park Pool Mondays, August 3 - 31, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Belfast City Park Pool, Northport Avenue, Belfast
Free, low-impact, water aerobic exercise class with fun music. Taught by Mirja Pitkin. No registration required. For more information, call 930-2514.
Preparing for Childbirth Mondays, August 3 - 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C, 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport
This class includes a tour of the Birth Center and provides general information on what to expect during the birthing process. Some of the topics covered include hospital policies, comfort techniques, breathing and relaxation and caring for your newborn. Registration Fee: $102 for mom and partner. Please contact us to register or for details about scholarships, 921-8345.
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