December Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Healthy Holiday Dance Thursday, November 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast Join us for an evening of music, dancing and healthy refreshments. Holiday attire and comfortable dancing shoes are recommended. Come by yourself or bring your friends and family and let’s kick up our heels as we kick off the holiday season! Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Free. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, December 2, 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. Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, December 5, noon to 2:00 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden The first half of the meeting is devoted to holiday merrymaking, with participants bringing favorite holiday treats to share. Afterward, attendees will divide into smaller groups to discuss insights and perspectives. Free and 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. *Click
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Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, December 5 - 26, 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, December 5, 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. Open Enrollment Class Wednesday, December 6, noon to 5:00 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center, Physicians Building Computer Lab 4 Glen Cove Drive Enroll or re-enroll in the insurance marketplace. Choose plans and make changes to update your information with the help of Lisa Mele, certified application counselor for ClaimAid at Pen Bay Medical Center. If you are already enrolled for 2017 you still need to update your information as plans have changed. Anthem will not be offering a plan in 2018 through the Marketplace and you will need to choose another carrier. Rates and tax credits have increased and if you received a letter from your plan stating the increase, it may not be accurate. Please call Lisa Mele at 921-8271 for more information and to register. Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, December 7, noon to 1:00 p.m. Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Ave., 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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Holiday Fair Friday, December 8, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, Ground Floor 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Homemade crafts and textiles, jewelry, homemade soaps and much more for sale. For more information or to rent a table, please call 930-6713. Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, December 9, 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, December 9, 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. Open Enrollment Class Wednesday, December 13, noon to 5:00 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center, Physicians Building Computer Lab 4 Glen Cove Drive Enroll or re-enroll in the insurance marketplace. Choose plans and make changes to update your information with the help of Lisa Mele, certified application counselor for ClaimAid at Pen Bay Medical Center. If you are already enrolled for 2017 you still need to update your information as plans have changed. Anthem will not be offering a plan in 2018 through the Marketplace and you will need to choose another carrier. Rates and tax credits have increased and if you received a letter from your plan stating the increase, it may not be accurate. Please call Lisa Mele at 921-8271 for more information and to register. *Click event title for more information
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Four Centuries of Christmas in New England Wednesday, December 13, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (Snow date: Wednesday, December 20) Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden In his illustrated presentation, Kenneth C. Turino of Historic New England will reveal the surprising transformations that, since the 1600s, have shaped and reshaped the region’s yuletide celebrations. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 921-6116 or www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Wednesday, December 13, 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. 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. Penobscot Shores Open House Wednesday, December 13, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Penobscot Shores Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast Please join us for an open house. Refreshments by Chefs Diana and Charles Evans. Entertainment by Lincoln Blake. Free. Please call 207-338-2332 for more details. Breastfeeding Basics Wednesday, December 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C, Ground Floor 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport This two hour class provides a pre-birth opportunity to ask questions and learn about breastfeeding and returning to work. $25 for mom and partner. Registration required, please call 921-8345 or visit penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com.
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WCGH Aid Silver Tea Saturday, December 16, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Deborah Lincoln House, 60 Cedar St., Belfast The Deborah Lincoln House was founded in 1903 as the Home for the Aged. Tea, coffee, hors d’oeuvres, tea sandwiches, desserts and punch will be served. No admission charge. Donations accepted. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, December 19, 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. Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, December 19, 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. Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, December 26, 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.
For more information on our classes or services provided, please visit us online at pbmc.org or wcgh.org
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