Fall 2018
Community Health & Wellness Classes Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
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Fall 2018 Classes Healthy Eating & Cooking All About Apples Beating the Sugar Blues Healthy Holiday Habits
Physical Movement
Beginner Line Dancing Dance Explorers Easy Going Yoga Intermediate Yoga Just for Kids Yoga Line Dancing: Beyond the Basics
Healthy Mind & Body A Path of Gratitude Cancer Education Series Commit to Sit Decluttering 101
Homemade Baby Food for Beginners Scrumptious Soups
Modern Dance for Beginners Noon Yoga Restorative Yoga Simple Strategies for Preventing Falls Tai Chi for Wellness Yoga for Back Health
Empower Yourself with HeartMath Introduction to Reflexology Practicing Meditation Yoga Nidra
FREE EVENT: The Daffodil Project Date:
Tuesday, October 23
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Location:
Waldo County General Hospital campus, Belfast
Waldo County General Hospital is proud to join other local organizations to take part in the Daffodil Project, an initiative that aims to plant one million daffodils in Belfast over the next 10 years. Bring your trowels and gardening gloves and join the Community Health & Wellness team to plant daffodils around the hospital campus. Bulbs will be provided. 2
Healthy Eating & Cooking
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All About Apples Dates:
Wednesday, October 10
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Location:
Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport
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.
Beating the Sugar Blues Dates:
Tuesday, October 16
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Location:
Biscone Medical Building, Belfast
Cost:
$10
There is so much information on the effects of sugar and the body. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by it? Join us to learn about different types of sugar, how sugar affects your body and your mood, how balancing your diet can help reduce your sugar cravings and more. Participants will sample a sugarless snack and leave with new recipes and ideas.
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Healthy Holiday Habits
Homemade Baby Food for Beginners
Dates:
Tuesday, November 13
Dates:
Wednesday, October 17
Time:
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Time:
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Picker Family Resource Center, Rockport
Location:
Rockland Congregational Church
Cost:
$10
Cost:
$10
Dates:
Thursday, November 15
Dates:
Tuesday, October 23
Time:
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Time:
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Biscone Medical Building, Belfast
Location:
Stockton Springs Town Office
Cost:
$10
Cost:
$10
Do you find it hard to make healthy food choices during the holidays? You’re not alone. Join registered dietitian nutritionists to sample a deliciously healthy holiday treat and learn how to navigate this festive time of year so you can make smart choices and still feel satisfied.
Have you ever considered making your own baby food at home? You might be surprised at how quick, easy and inexpensive it can be. Join us to learn simple techniques for preparing, storing and repurposing baby food for all stages to suit babies’ needs as they grow.
Scrumptious Soups It’s November and the chill is back in the air here in Maine. Soup sounds good, doesn’t it? Join us for this hands-on cooking class where you will learn new recipes for some hearty, healthy soups your whole family will enjoy.
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Dates:
Thursday, November 1
Time:
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport
Cost:
$10
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Physical Movement
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Beginner Line Dancing Dates:
Thursdays, October 11 - November 1
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Location:
East Belfast Elementary School
Cost:
$25
Come stomp, slide and grapevine with us! Line dancing is a fun way to get moving with great music and easy to follow dance patterns. Step-by-step line dances will be taught in this four-session beginner class. No partner or previous dance experience required.
Easy Going Yoga Dates:
Fridays, October 12 - December 7 (No class November 23)
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Location:
Knox Center, Rockland
Cost:
$50
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. 8
KIDS CLASSES We’re excited to continue our after school programs for children ages 6 to 11. Find our classes at Camden Rockport Elementary School, East Belfast Elementary School, Lincolnville Central School, South School and St. George Municipal School Unit. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register for a class near you!
Dance Explorers Dancing is a universal language and a fun way for your children to get moving. In this four-week class with Katie Tranzillo, your children will have their dance passports stamped as they learn the dances of different countries and cultures around the world.
Intermediate Yoga Dates:
Wednesdays, October 24 - November 14
Time:
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Location:
Lincolnville Central School
Cost:
$25
If you have built a strong foundation in beginner yoga, Intermediate Yoga 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.
Line Dancing: Beyond the Basics Dates:
Just for Kids Yoga Traditionally, children are introduced to yoga through stories, songs and games. We will continue this practice in this eight-week yoga 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.
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Thursdays, November 8 - December 20 (No class November 22)
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Location:
East Belfast Elementary School
Cost:
$37.50
Ready to take your line dancing skills to the next level? Once you’ve mastered the basics in beginner line dancing, join instructor Debbie Pennesi to expand on the dances you’ve learned with more progression of dance combinations. No partner necessary.
Modern Dance for Beginners Join instructor Hanna DeHoff for this “mixed media modern� class, a combination of classic modern dance, jazzdance, African dance, yoga and pilates. Students will explore musicality and creative expression while improving form, strength and flexibility. No previous dance experience necessary.
Dates:
Mondays, October 15 - November 5
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Location:
Oceanside High School, Rockland
Cost:
$25
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Noon Yoga 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.
Dates:
Dates:
Fridays, October 12 - November 16
Wednesdays, October 24 - November 14
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Location:
Knox Center, Rockland
Cost:
$25
Dates:
Mondays, November 26 - December 17
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Location:
UMaine Hutchinson Center, Belfast
Location:
Knox Center, Rockland
Cost:
$37.50
Cost:
$25
Dates:
Wednesdays, November 28 - December 19
Restorative Yoga Dates:
Mondays, November 26 - December 17
Time: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Time: 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Location:
Rockland Congregational Church
Location:
47 Main Street Studio, St. George
Cost:
$25
Cost:
$25
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.
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FREE CLASS: Simple Strategies for Preventing Falls Dates:
Tuesday, October 16
Dates:
Tuesday, November 6
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Location:
Searsport Public Safety Building
47 Main Street Studio, St. George
Many believe that falls are inevitable as we get older. That doesn’t have to be the case. Building balance and strength are essential to preventing falls and maintaining your independence. Join personal trainer Rachael McCormick and certified A Matter of Balance facilitator Megan Day to learn exercises and easy changes you can implement at home to decrease your chances of falling.
Tai Chi for Wellness
Yoga for Back Health
Dates:
Dates:
Tuesdays, October 30 - December 11 (No class November 20)
Fridays, October 12 - December 7 (No class November 23)
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Time: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Location:
Varney Community Building, Brooks
Location:
Thomaston Yoga Studio
Cost:
$37.50
Cost:
$50
Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise that is easy on the joints and good for your whole body. Join instructor Adrienne Gallant, certified in Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, for this six-session beginner-level class to increase your strength, flexibility, balance and overall sense of well-being. No previous Tai Chi experience required.
Do you suffer from chronic back pain or soreness? Join Patti Prema Kristiansen, IAYT certified yoga therapist, to learn stretching and strengthening yoga poses to improve the health of your back. No yoga experience necessary.
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Healthy Mind & Body
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A Path of Gratitude Dates:
Thursdays, November 1 & 8
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Location:
Lincolnville Community Building
Cost:
$15
Dates:
Wednesdays, November 7 & 14
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Location:
Rockland Congregational Church
Cost:
$15
Practicing gratitude can enhance personal growth, resilience and empowerment while increasing your sense of emotional and physical well-being. Join Joanna Calderwood, wellness coach and certified clinical hypnotherapist, to learn and experience ways to develop the practice of gratitude so you can cultivate a deeper, more rewarding sense of goodness in your life.
Commit to Sit Dates:
Wednesdays, October 24 - November 7
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Location:
Biscone Medical Building, Belfast
Cost:
$18
Is meditation new to you or are you looking to have a deeper, more meaningful practice? If so, join our meditation series to explore different styles and techniques and learn to be more present in your life. The class will provide you with tools to develop a home sitting meditation practice and help you take your practice into everyday activities.
FREE CLASSES: Cancer Education Series Journey to Health is pleased to partner with providers from Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital to offer a new cancer education series. Incorporating the latest cancer research, these classes will cover cancer prevention, risk factors and risk reduction, what to expect during treatment and more. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to view upcoming class topics and learn more.
Decluttering 101 Date: Wednesday, October 17 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Winterport Memorial Library Are you feeling disorganized? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by 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. 14 16
Empower Yourself with HeartMath Everyone feels stressed from time to time. But what is stress? How does it affect your health? And what can you do about it? Join Gilda Joffe, certified HeartMath trainer and coach, to learn how to manage stress with scientifically proven strategies that provide higher personal and professional productivity, so you can become your most resilient self. The stress may not change, but you can!
Dates:
Wednesdays, October 10 - 31
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location:
UMaine Hutchinson Center, Belfast
Cost:
$25
FREE CLASSES: Introduction to Reflexology
Practicing Meditation
Date: Thursday, October 11
Date: Monday, November 5
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location:
Location:
Camden Public Library
Date: Thursday, December 6 Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Location:
First Church in Belfast
Join Elisabeth Wolfe, RN, BSN, ARCB certified reflexologist, to learn about the benefits and techniques of reflexology. Reflexology is a specific touch technique applied to the feet, hands and/ or ears that provides deep relaxation and supports the body’s ability to heal. Anyone can provide themselves or their loved ones with reflexology after some general education and experience. 17 15
Oceanside High School, Rockland
Whether you have never meditated or are interested in restarting your meditation practice, this class will support you. Simple approaches using the breath and body will be included in this group. There will be time for both practice and discussion.
FREE CLASS: Yoga Nidra Wonder Welcoming 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.
Dates:
Thursdays, November 8 & 15
Time: 5:00 - 6:15 p.m. Location:
Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport
Cost:
$18
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Class Locations
Belfast
Lincolnville
East Belfast Elementary School 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Lincolnville Central School 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849
First Church in Belfast 8 Court Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Lincolnville Community Building 18 Searsmont Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849
University of Maine Hutchinson Center 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Rockland
Waldo County General Hospital 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Knox Center 6 White Street, Rockland, ME 04841
WCGH Biscone Medical Building 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Oceanside High School 400 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841
Brooks
Rockland Congregational Church 180 Limerock Street, Rockland, ME 04841
Varney Community Building 24 Veterans Highway, Brooks, ME 04921
South School 30 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841
Camden Camden Public Library 55 Main Street, Camden, ME 04843
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Rockport
Stockton Springs
Camden Hills Regional High School 25 Keelson Drive, Rockport, ME 04856
Stockton Springs Town Office 217 Main Street, Stockton Springs, ME 04981
Camden Rockport Elementary School 11 Children’s Way, Rockport, ME 04856
Thomaston
Picker Family Resource Center 756 Commercial Street, Rockport, ME 04856
Thomaston Yoga Studio 185 Main Street, Thomaston, ME 04861
Searsport
Winterport
Searsport Public Safety Building 3 Union Street, Searsport, ME 04974
Winterport Memorial Library 229 Main Street, Winterport, ME 04496
St. George 47 Main Street Studio 47 Main Street, St. George, ME 04860 St. George Municipal School Unit 65 Main Street, St. George, ME 04860
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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.
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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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Other Services Adult Community Education We are proud to partner with Five Town CSD Adult Community Education to offer a variety of wellness classes. Look for the classes offered at Camden Hills Regional High School throughout this class guide!
One-on-One Health Coaching 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.
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
Worksite Wellness The Community Health & Wellness team at Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital offers programs to support employee wellness and engagement at local businesses. We provide a variety of wellness services to meet the specific needs of your business and our certified health and wellness coaches are committed to helping individuals be their best and healthiest selves. For more information about our Worksite Wellness services, please contact Vikki Swan at 921-3963. 21
Worksite Wellness Pen Bay Medical Center Waldo County General Hospital
SAVE THE DATE! WHO: Everyone who lives and works in Knox and Waldo counties WHAT: Midcoast District Public Health Community Forums WHEN: Wednesday, October 24 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Rockland City Hall Chambers
Thursday, November 1 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. UMaine Hutchinson Center, Belfast
Join the Knox County Community Health Coalition, Maine CDC, Midcoast Public Health Council, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital to share and discuss health data for Knox and Waldo counties. The purpose of these forums is to present key findings from the Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment, learn from community members about what is important to them and begin to identify community health priorities for our communities. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register for a forum near you. About Maine Shared CHNA The Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) helps turn data into action so Maine will become the healthiest state in the US. It is made possible through support and collaboration of our signatory partners including Central Maine Healthcare, Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems, MaineGeneral Health, MaineHealth, and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more at mainechna.org.
Picker Family Resource Center 756 Commercial Street Rockport, Maine 04856