Fall 2017
Community Health & Wellness Classes Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
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Step into Fall Welcome to the Journey to Health fall program guide, containing our class offerings for the months of October, November and December. Breathe in the crisp autumn air and get excited about all this season has to offer. Whether you are looking for new ways to enjoy your freshly picked apples, want to take your dance moves to the next level or are ready to clear your mind (or your house!), you’ve come to the right place. Between carving pumpkins and holiday celebrations, we hope you’ll join us for a class. In Health & Happiness, The Community Health & Wellness team
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Registration Information How to Register Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com. Classes are listed by the same categories you’ll find in this guide. Simply select the class you’re interested in, click “Register” and complete the registration information. Payment can be in the form of check, credit or debit card. Discounts are available online for seniors (age 65 and older) and veterans (those who served in the armed forces of the United States). Registration is required for all classes unless otherwise noted. If you need help registering for a class, have questions, need financial assistance or would like to request a family discount, please call 921-3950.
Accommodations We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation to participate fully in a Journey to Health class or event, please call 921-3950 at least 48 hours before the start of the class or event. 3
Fall 2017 Classes Healthy Eating & Cooking All About Apples Choosing Wisely: Carbs Count
Cooking for Health Series Fight Cancer in the Kitchen
Physical Movement
Cha-Cha Basics and Beyond Dance for Everyone Easy Going Yoga Fitness Foundations Gentle Yoga Just for Kids Yoga
Healthy Mind & Body
An Introduction to Meditation Are You Ready to Quit? Building Your Meditation Practice Decluttering 101
Martial Arts for Kids Noon Yoga Self Defense Basics Swing & Lindy: Beyond the Basics Total Conditioning Yoga Level II
Introduction to SoulCollageÂŽ One-on-One Health Coaching Open Meditation The Art of Journaling
FREE EVENT: Healthy Holiday Dance
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!
Date:
Thursday, November 30
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location:
Belfast Boathouse
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Healthy Eating & Cooking
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FREE CLASSES: Cooking for Health Series Made possible by a generous gift from the Walmart Foundation, our Cooking for Health series will teach you to create healthy and tasty recipes so you can make better food choices for yourself and your loved ones. Visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to find sessions near you! Heart Healthy Cooking Would you like to learn to cook tasty, heart-healthy meals that don’t break your budget? This class will teach you to prepare fresh foods you can find in your local supermarket that are good for your heart and your taste buds. Learn to Be Sugar Savvy Even if you don’t think you have much of a sweet tooth, you’re likely eating more sugar than you realize. You may be amazed at how much sugar is added to foods that don’t even taste sweet. Join us to learn how to identify sources of added sugar in your diet and explore options for tasty and healthy alternatives. On-the-Go Breakfasts Are you in a breakfast rut and looking for quick and tasty options to get you off on the right foot again? Join On-the-Go Breakfasts for some healthy breakfast inspiration. Practical Plant-Based Cooking Are you curious about what it means to eat a plant-based diet? It does not mean that you are a vegetarian. Join us to explore the ease and health benefits of eating more plants than animals. Quick & Healthy Family Meals Finding quick, kid friendly meals can seem daunting at times. Join this class to prepare and enjoy delicious and healthy recipes, learn how to engage children in the cooking process and leave with tips for saving money and planning meals for the week. 6
All About Apples
Choosing Wisely: Carbs Count
Date: Tuesday, October 10
Date: Wednesday, November 1
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Sweet Tree Arts, Hope
Location:
Rockland Congregational Church
Cost:
$10
Cost:
$10
Date: Thursday, October 12
Date: Wednesday, November 8
Time:
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Stockton Springs Town Office
Location:
Belfast United Methodist Church
Cost:
$10
Cost:
$10
You’ve heard an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Have you ever wondered why? Join us to learn about the many health benefits of your teacher’s favorite snack and create tasty recipes that incorporate apples into every meal of the day.
Have you given in to the carbohydrate craze? Carbohydrates are an essential part of a healthy diet but not all carbs are created equal. The amount you eat can affect your blood sugar. Whether you are managing diabetes or trying to maintain a healthy weight, our registered dietitians will teach you how to choose nutrientrich foods that will support your wellness goals.
FREE CLASS: Fight Cancer in the Kitchen In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, guest chefs William Fabricius, MD, Florence Baker, RD, and Jill Coyle, RN, will teach you how to use food to combat a wide array of cancers. Explore how a diet rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains can help your body prevent cancer or support cancer treatment. Join us to fight cancer in the kitchen! 7
Date: Monday, October 16 Time:
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
First Congregational Church, Camden
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Physical Movement
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Cha-Cha Basics & Beyond
Dance for Everyone
Dates: Mondays, October 16 - November 27 (No class November 20)
Dates:
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location:
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camden
Cost:
$25
Location: East Belfast Elementary School Cost:
Thursdays, October 12 - November 2
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
$37.50
Come dance the cha-cha with us! This is a playful, energetic Latin dance that will get your heart pumping and put a smile on your face. In this six-week class, you will learn the basics as well as some fun tricks and turns that will keep you on your toes!
Come experience this four-session dance program designed specifically for people with movement difficulties that combines accessible dance moves and opportunities to explore one’s natural creativity through movement. Dance steps and inspiring music are carefully chosen by instructor Katie Tranzillo so that participants feel comfortable, safe and graceful. Participants are encouraged to bring a friend, family member or caregiver to join in the fun for free.
Easy Going Yoga Easy Going Yoga is designed with the older student in mind. Antonia Small, owner of ORYX WORX Fitness, will teach you to stretch, strengthen, breathe and relax while improving your posture and body alignment. No previous yoga experience required.
Dates: Fridays, November 3 - December 15 (No class November 24) Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Location:
Rockland Congregational Church
Cost:
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Fitness Foundations Dates: Wednesdays, October 11 - December 6
Dates: Mondays, October 16 - December 4
Time: Noon - 12:45 p.m.
Time: Noon - 12:45 p.m.
Location:
Knox Center, Rockland
Location:
Cost:
$40
WCGH Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy Center, Belfast
Cost:
$40
Do you want an effective and efficient workout using just your own bodyweight? This is the class for you. Fitness Foundations will teach you proper strength training technique to build your muscles and make everyday activities a breeze. Make the most of your lunch break with this 45-minute class. 11
Gentle Yoga
KIDS’ CLASSES:
Dates:
We’re excited to bring our kids’ programs to more towns as after school classes. Find our classes at Appleton Village School, Camden Rockport Elementary School, Lincolnville Central School, Morse Memorial School and St. George Municipal School Unit.
Thursdays, November 2 - December 14 (No class November 23)
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Location:
East Belfast Elementary School
Cost:
$37.50
Dates: Mondays, November 6 - December 11 Time: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Location:
Lincolnville Central School
Cost:
$37.50
Dates: Tuesdays, November 7 - December 12 Time: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Location:
Thomaston Yoga Studio
Cost:
$37.50
Dates:
Wednesdays, November 8 - December 20 (No class November 22)
Time: 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Location:
47 Main Street Studio, St. George
Cost:
$37.50
Yoga is a gentle way to improve your physical and mental well-being. This class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress, improve joint mobility and relax. Appropriate for anyone regardless of yoga experience.
Visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register for a class near you!
Just for Kids Yoga Traditionally, children are introduced to yoga through stories, songs and games. Jessica Shepard, certified yoga instructor, will continue this practice in a six-week class, where your children will move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach us about happiness, anger, love and much more.
Martial Arts for Kids Are you looking for an activity to channel your child’s abundance of energy? If so, sign them up for this class. Master Randy Gelo will teach your child focus and discipline while working hard and having fun. No previous martial arts experience required.
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Noon Yoga Dates:
Mondays, November 6 - December 11
Time:
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Knox Center, Rockland
Cost:
$37.50
Dates:
Wednesdays, November 1 - December 13 (No class November 22)
Time:
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Hutchinson Center, Belfast
Cost:
$37.50
Escape and refresh on your lunch break with our certified yoga instructors in this gentle yoga class. Each hour-long class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles while you reduce stress and recharge for the rest of your day. No yoga experience required. 13
Swing & Lindy: Beyond the Basics
Self Defense Basics
Dates:
Thursdays, October 12 - November 2
Dates: Tuesdays, October 17 - December 5
Time:
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Time:
Location:
Rockland Congregational Church
Location: Unity College
Cost:
$25
Cost:
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. $50
Have you already mastered the basics of East Coast Swing? Take it to the next level with this Swing and Lindy Hop class. Join Katie Tranzillo to learn new moves and techniques, layers of variations and styling, all to a diverse playlist of music.
Do you want to gain confidence and feel aware, prepared and ready to handle any situation? Join our certified martial arts instructor for this eightsession class to learn a system of practical, proven self-defense techniques and strategies for personal safety.
Total Conditioning
Yoga Level II
Dates: Mondays, October 16 - December 4
Dates:
Time: 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Location: Hitchings Conference Room C Pen Bay Physicians Building, Rockport Cost:
$40
Train your body from head to toe with certified personal trainer Angie Vachon. You will learn to use your bodyweight to strengthen your muscles and get your heart pumping with cardio bursts all wrapped into a 45-minute class. This class will leave you sweating and ready to take on your next challenge.
Wednesdays, November 1 - December 13 (No class November 22)
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Location:
Lincolnville Central School
Cost:
$37.50
If you have built a strong foundation in beginner yoga, Yoga Level II is just for you. This class is designed for students who have had some yoga experience and would like to further their practice and explore a wider variety of poses and styles.
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Healthy Mind & Body
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FREE CLASSES:
Are You Ready to Quit?
An Introduction to Meditation
Date: Wednesday, October 11
Date: Wednesday, October 18 Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Location:
Center for Excellence Pen Bay Medical Center, Rockport
Are you interested in meditation but don’t know where to begin? Join Health & Wellness Educator Barbara Crowley for this lunch and learn to discuss meditation: what it is; the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of practicing; and how to incorporate it into your life. Please feel free to bring your own lunch.
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Location: Winterport Memorial Library Date: Wednesday, October 25 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Location: Knox Center, Rockland Have you heard that nicotine is addictive, but quitting is contagious? It’s normal to feel worried about quitting, but the good news is that with planning, medication and support, your chances of successfully quitting increase by up to 50%. In this informational session, we’ll discuss developing awareness of the habit and the use of medications, support and a quit plan.
Building Your Meditation Practice Dates:
Wednesdays, October 11 - 25
Dates:
Mondays, October 16 - 30
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Rockland Congregational Church
Location:
Hutchinson Center, Belfast
Cost:
$18
Cost:
$18
Is meditation new to you or are you looking to have a deeper, more meaningful practice? If so, join our meditation experts to explore different techniques. The class will provide you with tools to develop a home sitting meditation practice and help you learn to be mindful in everyday activities. You’ll leave each week feeling renewed and more balanced. 16
FREE CLASSES: Decluttering 101
Introduction to SoulCollage® Date:
Wednesday, October 18
Date: Wednesday, November 1
Time:
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Picker Family Resource Center, Rockport
Location:
Cost:
Winterport Memorial Library
Date: Monday, November 6 Time: Noon - 2:00 p.m. Location:
Vose Library, Union
Are you feeling disorganized? Do you find yourself overwhelmed with too much stuff? Decluttering 101 can help you identify different types of clutter and develop a strategy for tackling it once and for all. You will leave with an action plan to help you clear out what you don’t want so you can truly enjoy the things you love.
Open Meditation Dates:
Wednesdays
Time: 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Location:
WCGH Biscone Medical Building, Belfast
Practice the art of meditation to build resilience, manage stress and enhance well-being. No experience necessary and no registration required.
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$15
SoulCollage® is an intuitive collage making process that can promote self-discovery and creativity. It is a creativity process that requires no artistic experience. In this class you will learn the basics of SoulCollage®, create one or two SoulCollage® cards to take home, and learn how to continue on your own or in a group.
One-on-One Health Coaching Dates:
By appointment; please call for free consultation
Location:
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Cost:
Please call 921-3950 for packages and pricing
Making healthy lifestyle changes often isn’t easy and you may find yourself needing extra support. Health coaching is a great opportunity to uncover your values and help you identify personal goals to increase your overall well-being. Our Certified Health and Wellness Coaches provide you with tools to set realistic goals and help you self-motivate in a welcoming and supportive environment. Join us for one-on-one support.
The Art of Journaling Dates:
Mondays, October 16 & 23
Dates:
Mondays, November 6 & 13
Time:
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Time:
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Location:
Lincolnville Central School
Location:
Rockland Congregational Church
Cost:
$12
Cost:
$12
Has it been a while since you picked up your journal or are you wondering what journaling is all about? Journaling is a self-reflective tool to help you gain insights into your thoughts and emotions and find a greater sense of balance, clarity and creativity. Join Joanna Calderwood, certified clinical hypnotherapist, in this two-session class to learn how to use your journal to support your emotional well-being. 18
Class Locations Appleton
Camden
Appleton Village School 737 Union Road, Appleton, ME 04862
First Congregational Church 55 Elm Street, Camden, ME 04843
Belfast
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church 33 Chestnut Street, Camden, ME 04843
Belfast Boathouse 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Hope
Belfast United Methodist Church 23 Mill Lane, Belfast, ME 04915
Sweet Tree Arts 4 Church Street, Hope, ME 04847
East Belfast Elementary School 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Lincolnville
University of Maine Hutchinson Center 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Lincolnville Central School 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849
Waldo County General Hospital 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Lincolnville Community Building 18 Searsmont Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849
WCGH Biscone Medical Building 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Rockland
WCGH Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy Center 163 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Brooks Morse Memorial School 27 School Street, Brooks, ME 04921 The Varney Community Building 24 Veterans Highway, Brooks, ME 04921
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Knox Center 6 White Street, Rockland, ME 04841 Rockland Congregational Church 180 Limerock Street, Rockland, ME 04841
Rockport
Thomaston
Camden Rockport Elementary School 11 Children’s Way, Rockport, ME 04856
Thomaston Yoga Studio 185 Main Street, Thomaston, ME 04861
Pen Bay Medical Center 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport, ME 04856
Union
Pen Bay Physicians Building 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport, ME 04856
People’s United Methodist Church 31 Depot Street, Union, ME 04862
Picker Family Resource Center 756 Commercial Street, Rockport, ME 04856
Vose Library 392 Common Road, Union, ME 04862
St. George
Unity
47 Main Street Studio 47 Main Street, St. George, ME 04860
Unity College 90 Quaker Hill Road, Unity, ME 04988
St. George Municipal School Unit 65 Main Street, St. George, ME 04860
Washington
St. George Town Office 3 School Street, St. George, ME 04860
Washington Village Church 33 Liberty Road, Washington, ME 04574
Stockton Springs
Winterport
Stockton Springs Town Office 217 Main Street, Stockton Springs, ME 04981
Winterport Memorial Library 229 Main Street, Winterport, ME 04496
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Cancellation Policy Class Cancellations Journey to Health reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unexpected events. If either occurs, we will notify you by email and your class fees will be refunded.
Weather Cancellations If Journey to Health cancels a class due to weather, we will put a message on our voicemail at 921-3950 at least two hours before the class start time. You can also find cancellations posted on our Facebook page: facebook.com/J2HWellness Due to our large geographic region (Knox and Waldo counties), classes may be canceled in one location but not at another. Please call 921-3950 with any questions.
Refunds Class fees will be refunded if a class is cancelled. No refunds will be given within 24 hours of a class start time or after a class has started. Refunds will be issued in the manner payment was made and may take up to three weeks for processing. To request a refund, please call 921-3950.
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CarePartners Having trouble paying for medicine? Having trouble paying for healthcare? No health insurance? CarePartners is a large network of doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers who have volunteered to provide many healthcare services you may need such as: • • • •
Regular check-ups and care when you are sick Prescription medications you can afford Lab, x-ray and hospital services at no cost Referrals to services and resources
We help everyone find services and programs. Even if you don’t qualify for the CarePartners program, we can help you find and apply for other free and low cost healthcare and prescription services. For more information about the CarePartners program, or for help finding healthcare services, contact your local CarePartners office: Knox County: 921-3967 | Waldo County: 930-2644
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Picker Family Resource Center 756 Commercial Street Rockport, Maine 04856