PBMC & WCGH February Event Calendar

February Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, February 1, 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 and epidural; complications; Caesarean birth and other questions you may have. Registration is required, please call 505-4140 to register.

Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays, February 3 – 24, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

(Every Monday, please call ahead if it falls on a holiday) Waldo County General Hospital, Women & Infants Unit, 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 505-4109.

Noon Yoga Mondays, February 3 – March 16, noon to 1:00 p.m.

(No class February 17) Knox Center, 6 White Street, Rockland 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. $39 registration fee is required. Please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.

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Heart Coherence for Peaceful Living Monday, February 3, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

UMaine Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast Learn how to use breathwork, mindful gratitude and elevated intentions to shift your emotional state and promote overall health through heart-healthy meditation. $6.50 registration fee is required.

Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Cancer Support Group Tuesdays, February 4 & 18, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Oncology & Infusion Therapy, Waldo County General Hospital 116 Northport Avenue, Ludwig Medical Building, Belfast This group is for cancer patients at any stage – newly diagnosed, currently in treatment and long-term survivors. A cancer diagnosis can be scary and can feel isolating; support groups offer a network of comfort, recognition and guidance. The group is facilitated by Ashley Hoffmann, LSW and Claudia B. Hill, LCSW. Please call 218-7944 for more information or to register.

Rebirth for Women: Moms in Recovery Tuesdays, February 4 &18, 10:00 a.m. to noon (Every other Tuesday throughout the year) Pen Bay Women's Health, 3 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 3, Rockport This support group offers treatment for pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorder every other Tuesday throughout the year. Treatments include: medication assisted treatment, prenatal care, group counseling and individual counseling as needed. Please call 301-8900 for more information.

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, February 4, noon to 2:00 p.m.

(First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Attendees will run the show this month, sharing their experiences with the common problem of medication “off-episodes” and techniques for getting through them. Open to those living with Parkinson’s, their Working together so family members and caregivers. Please contact Cassie Walters at our communities 596-3978 or ckwalters66@gmail.com for details.

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Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, February 4 – 25, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. or 5:00 to 6:30 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 301-8337 for more information.

Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, February 4, 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 R. Blouin, LSW at 301-6237.

Postpartum Support Group Thursdays, February 6 – 27, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Pen Bay Medical Center, Cardiac Rehab Solarium 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Community Room, Biscone Building, 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast The group alternates locations weekly, 1st and 3rd Thursday at PBMC and 2nd and 4th Thursday at WCGH. 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 families who want to connect with others for support. No registration required.

For more information, please call 505-4140.

Cooking Under Pressure Thursday, February 6, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Join us to learn about the ins and outs of using a pressure cooker and see how easy it can be to get dinner on the table. You’ll leave with new recipes and the confidence to try pressure cooking at home. $10 registration fee required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

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National Wear Red Day Friday, February 7 Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital are joining the American Heart Association to recognize National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 7. Help us raise awareness about heart disease in women by wearing red. Share your Wear Red “selfie” with us at: Facebook.com/J2HWellness.

Breastfeeding Class Saturday, February 8, 10:00 a.m. to noon Waldo County General Hospital, Conference Room A, 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 505-4140 to register.

Moonlight Snowshoe Hike Monday, February 10, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Belfast Rail Trail, Front Street, Belfast Join Journey to Health and Coastal Mountains Land Trust for a guided moonlight snowshoe hike along the Belfast Rail Trail. Bring a flashlight and a travel mug – a hot beverage will be provided! Family friendly; children must be accompanied by an adult. A limited number of adult and child snowshoes are available for use. This class is free but pre-registration is required. Please call 301-3950 to reserve snowshoes. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call to register.

Concussion Support Group Tuesday, February 11, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

(Second Tuesday of each month) Biscone Medical Building, 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast 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. This support group is also available via telepractice. Please email mgrant@wcgh.org for more information or to register.

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Jazz Great - Louis Armstrong: His Music, His Life Wednesday, February 12, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Penobscot Shores Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast Placing Louis Armstrong in the context of the evolution of jazz, Belfast Senior College instructor Ken Hyams will explore the life and lore of this extraordinary jazz musician primarily using his music and video footage to tell the story. Free and open to adults age 50-plus.

Registration is required, please call 338-2332.

Surprising Heart Healthy Foods Wednesday, February 12, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden Are you overwhelmed by all the conflicting information about what heart healthy eating is? Join Sherise Cortese, MS, RDN, LD from Pen Bay Diabetes and Nutrition Care Center to get your questions answered and learn about surprising foods that are great for your health. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is requested. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Advance Care Planning Workshop Thursdays, February 13 & 20, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden Advance care planning is an organized process of reflecting upon and discussing goals for future health care decisions. Join trained advance care planning facilitators for a two-session workshop where you will begin the process of filling out your advance directives. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is requested. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Yoga Basics Thursdays, February 13 – April 2, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Join Jessica Shepard for this welcoming class that will introduce you to the basics of yoga and leave you feeling recharged and relaxed.

No previous yoga experience required. $52 registration fee is required.

Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to Working together so register.

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Easy Going Yoga Fridays, February 14 – March 6, noon to 1:00 p.m.

Knox Center, 6 White Street, Rockland 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. $26 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Valentine’s Day All-Ages Dance Party Friday, February 14, 6:00 to 8:15 p.m.

Penoscot Bay YMCA, 116 Union Street, Rockport, ME Quarry Hill, The Riley School and Penobscot Bay YMCA invite people of all ages and abilities to turn out for this free, community-wide, chem-free event, complete with live DJ, dance-able tunes from the ’30s and ’40s to the present day and complimentary refreshments.

Free and open to people of all ages. Please call 301-6116 for more information.

Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, February 18, 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 R. Blouin, LSW at 301-6237.

Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, February 18, 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.

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Antarctica!

Wednesday, February 19, 10:30 a.m. to noon (Snow date: February 20) Anderson Inn, 30 Community Drive, Quarry Hill Local journalist Linda Cortright combines jaw-dropping photos from her recent travels to Earth’s precious “last continent” with reflections on the environmental perils now facing the region. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 301-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events.

Heart Coherence for Peaceful Living Monday, February 24, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Learn how to use breathwork, mindful gratitude and elevated intentions to shift your emotional state and promote overall health through heart-healthy meditation. $6.50 registration fee is required.

Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group Tuesday, February 25, noon to 1:00 p.m.

(Last Tuesday of every month) Pen Bay Medical Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport This group provides education, support and local resources. Please join us to talk about lung diseases, build relationships with others and learn from each other. This is a free, drop-in group. Please call 301-8880 for additional information.

Zumba Gold® Tuesdays, February 25 – March 17, noon to 1:00 p.m.

Salvation Army, 27 Payne Avenue, Rockland Zumba Gold is designed for active older adults or those looking for low-impact exercise. Join certified Zumba instructor Antonia Small for this fun beginner-level dance workout. $26 registration fee is required.

Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

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Fat Tuesday Fundrasier Tuesday, February 25, 5:00 p.m. to close Darby’s 155 High Street, Belfast Celebrate Fat Tuesday at Darby’s and support the Cardiac Rehab Scholarship Fund. Darby’s will donate 10% of its proceeds to the Cardiac Rehab Scholarship Fund for Phase III patients who insurance policies do not cover care. Reservations suggested, please call 338-2339.

COPD Education and Support Group Wednesday, February 26, noon to 1:00 p.m.

(Last Wednesday of every month) Pen Bay Medical Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport This group provides education, support and local resources. Please join us to talk about lung diseases, build relationships with others and learn from each other. This is a free, drop-in group. Please call 301-8880 for additional information.

Sibling Classes Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital offer a free Sibling Class by appointment only. Children will learn about newborns and how to interact with them. Some safety lessons will be shared along with a discussion of their new role as big brothers and big sisters. Please call to schedule a time or for more information.

PBMC: 301-8337 WCGH: 505-4140

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