January Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, January 2 - 30, 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, January 2, 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. Breastfeeding Basics Tuesday, January 2, 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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Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, January 4, noon to 1:00 p.m. Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Avenue, 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 Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW. For more information, please call 930-2500, ext. 4795. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, January 6, 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. Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays, January 8 - 29, 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 338-2500 ext. 4109. Martial Arts for Kids Tuesdays, January 9 - March 20, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. (No class February 20) Camden Rockport Elementary School, 11 Children’s Way, Rockport Master Randy Gelo will teach your child focus and discipline while working hard and having fun. No previous martial arts experience required. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 11. $50 registration fee is required; family discounts and scholarships available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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Easy Going Yoga Wednesdays, January 10 - February 14, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Antonia Small, owner of ORYX WORK Fitness, will teach you to stretch, strengthen, breathe and relax while improving your posture and body alignment. No previous yoga experience required. $37.50 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Wednesday, January 10, 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 Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW. Drop-ins welcome. No registration required. Martial Arts for Kids Wednesdays, January 10 - March 21, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (No class February 21) Morse Memorial School, 27 School Street, Brooks Master Randy Gelo will teach your child focus and discipline while working hard and having fun. No previous martial arts experience required. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 11. $50 registration fee is required; family discounts and scholarships available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. The Gift of Winter Wednesday, January 10, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast Join Rhonda Feiman, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, to explore how the time-tested techniques and treatment strategies of Asian medicine and the practice of Qi-gong movements can help strengthen your immune system and support your emotional and physical balance during the winter months and beyond. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Free.
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Dance Explorers Thursdays, January 11 - February 1, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. South School, 30 Broadway, Rockland 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. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 11. Registration fee of $20 is required; family discounts and scholarships available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Martial Arts for Kids Thursdays, January 11 - March 22, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. (No class February 22) Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville Master Randy Gelo will teach your child focus and discipline while working hard and having fun. No previous martial arts experience required. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 11. $50 registration fee is required; family discounts and scholarships available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, January 13, 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. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, January 16, 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.
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Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, January 16, 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. Meet the Midwives Wednesday, January 17, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital Women's Health office Cobb Medical Building, 16 Fahy Street, Suite 108, Belfast Women’s Health will host a series of provider meet and greets throughout 2018. Learn about the services we offer, including well woman care, perimenopause and menopause care, family planning services, pregnancy and postpartum care. Tours of the Birthing Unit will be available. For more information, please call 338-9939. Additional 2018 meet and greet dates: April 11, July 18 and October 17. What About the Cravings? Wednesday, January 17, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Winterport Memorial Library, 229 Main Street, Winterport Join us for an honest discussion about the aspects of a quit plan that increase your chances of quitting tobacco, including strategies for dealing with cravings and the need for support. You will walk away with tools to help you or a loved one create a quit plan when the time is right. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Intermediate Yoga Wednesdays, January 17 - March 14, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. (No class February 21) Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville 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. $50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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Just for Kids Yoga Thursdays, January 18 - March 15, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. (No class February 22) Camden Rockport Elementary School, 11 Children’s Way, Rockport 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, appropriate for children ages 6 to 11. $40 registration fee is required; family discounts and financial assistance available. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Intermediate Yoga Thursday, January 18 - March 15, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. (No class February 22) Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland 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. $50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Tai Chi for Wellness Mondays, January 22 - March 19, 11:00 a.m. to noon (No class February 19) Nativity Lutheran Church, 179 Old County Road, Rockport Join instructor Adrienne Gallant, certified in Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, for this eight-session beginner-level class to increase your strength, flexibility, balance and overall sense of well-being. No previous Tai Chi experience required. $50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Noon Yoga Mondays, January 22 - March 19, noon to 1:00 p.m. (No class February 19) Knox Center, 6 White Street, Rockland 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. $50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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Martial Arts for Kids Mondays, January 22 - March 19, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (No class February 19) Appleton Village School, 737 Union Road, Appleton Master Randy Gelo will teach your child focus and discipline while working hard and having fun. No previous martial arts experience required. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 11. $40 registration fee is required; family discounts and scholarships available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Journey of Prayer Mondays, January 22 - February 5, 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. University of Maine Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast In this three-part class, attendees will explore the role of prayer in health, well-being and strengthening the spirit. Topics will include forms of prayer, how it is different from but similar to meditation, prayer as a practice and tool, connecting to joy and meaning and more. $20 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Beginner Line Dancing Mondays, January 22 - February 12, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. East Belfast Elementary School, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast 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. $25 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Exploring Joint Issues: Shoulders Wednesday, January 24, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Snow date, January 31) Penobscot Shores Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast For those living with shoulder pain – or hoping to avoid it, Waldo County Medical Partners’ orthopedic surgeon Daniel J. Hebert, MD, will discuss ways to maintain healthy shoulder function and outline treatment options for those experiencing difficulty with this important joint. Free and open to adults 50-plus. To register, please contact Penobscot Shores at 338-2332. *Click
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Play with Your Food Wednesday, January 24, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Camden Hills Regional High School, 25 Keelson Drive, Rockport In this class students will use their individual flavor preferences to make their own guacamole, hummus, salsa and oven-baked tortilla chips and learn how a few simple changes in preparation can make food taste better and cost less. Offered in conjunction with Five Town CSD Adult Community Education. $10 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Noon Yoga Thursdays, January 25 - March 22, noon to 1:00 p.m. No class February 22) Knox Center, 6 White Street, Rockland 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. $50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Fitness Foundations Mondays, January 29 - March 12, noon to 12:45 p.m. (No class February 19) WCGH Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy Center 163 Northport Avenue, Belfast Fitness Foundations will teach you proper strength training technique to build your muscles and make everyday activities a breeze. Make the most of your lunchbreak with this 45-minute class. $30 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Reframe Your Mindset Monday, January 29, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Join Joanna Calderwood, certified clinical hypnotherapist, to learn techniques to help you shift from a negative frame of mind to a more positive outlook so you can live a happier, healthier life. $10 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. *Click
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Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, January 30, 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. What About the Cravings? Tuesday, January 30, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden Join us for an honest discussion about the aspects of a quit plan that increase your chances of quitting tobacco, including strategies for dealing with cravings and the need for support. You will walk away with tools to help you or a loved one create a quit plan when the time is right. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Microgreens 101 Tuesday, January 30, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Edna Drinkwater School, 56 Bayside Road, Northport Join Kate Hall, owner of Graze, to learn about the health benefits of microgreens and how to incorporate them into your diet. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required; please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Hypnobirthing Wednesdays, January 31 - February 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C (the February 7 and 28 classes will be held in Conference Room D) 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Mothers and their partners learn techniques for safe and satisfying birthing through guided imagery, visualization and special breathing. A tour of the birth center is included. $125 for mom and partner for the five week class. Registration required, please call 921-8345 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com.
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