July Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays, July 2 - 30, 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. Cancer Support Group Tuesdays, July 3 & 17, 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 207-218-7944 for more information or to register. Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, July 3, noon to 2:00 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden The Camden-based Parkinson’s Support Group invites all who live with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers, to attend its annual indoor barbecue. Quarry Hill provides hamburgers and hot dogs, hot off the grill; Attendees contribute salads, sides, drinks and desserts. To sign up, call Cassie Walters, 596-3978 or ckwalters66@gmail.com, no later than June 28. *Click
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Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, July 3 – 31, 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, July 3, 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, July 3, 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 is required, please call 921-8345. Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, July 5, 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 505-4795.
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Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, July 7, 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 338-9348 to register. Recovery Boys – Free Screening & Panel Discussion Sunday, July 8 – 12:00 p.m. Rockland Strand, 345 Main Street, Rockland Points North Institute, along with support from MaineHealth and its members Maine Behavioral Healthcare, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital, are offering free screenings of the upcoming Netflix documentary Recovery Boys, an intimate look at four men in West Virginia attempting to reinvent their lives and mend broken relationships after years of drug misuse. Discussions about the ongoing opioid crisis in Maine and across the nation with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine Sheldon and interested community members will follow the film.
Recovery Boys & Heroin(e) – Free Double-feature & Panel Discussion Sunday, July 8, 4:30 & 6:00 p.m. Islesboro Community Center, 103 Pendleton Point Rd, Islesboro Points North Institute, along with support from MaineHealth and its members Maine Behavioral Healthcare, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital, are offering free screenings of the upcoming Netflix documentary Recovery Boys, an intimate look at four men in West Virginia attempting to reinvent their lives and mend broken relationships after years of drug misuse and Heroin(e), a look at a once bustling industrial town, Huntington, West Virginia now the epicenter of America's modern opioid epidemic, with an overdose rate 10 times the national average. Discussions about the ongoing opioid crisis in Maine and across the nation with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine Sheldon and interested community members will follow the film. *Click
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Martial Arts for Kids Mondays, July 9 – August 27, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland 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 financial assistance available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Beginner Line Dancing Mondays, July 9 – August 20, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (No class August 13) Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street, 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 six-session beginner class. No partner or previous dance experience required. $37.50 registration fee required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Recovery Boys – Free Screening & Panel Discussion Monday, July 9, 6:30 p.m. Smith Hokanson Memorial Hall, Vinalhaven Points North Institute, along with support from MaineHealth and its members Maine Behavioral Healthcare, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital, are offering free screenings of the upcoming Netflix documentary Recovery Boys, an intimate look at four men in West Virginia attempting to reinvent their lives and mend broken relationships after years of drug misuse. Discussions about the ongoing opioid crisis in Maine and across the nation with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine Sheldon and interested community members will follow the film.
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Recovery Boys – Free Screening & Panel Discussion Tuesday, July 10, 7:00 p.m. Colonial Theater, 163 High Street, Belfast Points North Institute, along with support from MaineHealth and its members Maine Behavioral Healthcare, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital, are offering free screenings of the upcoming Netflix documentary Recovery Boys, an intimate look at four men in West Virginia attempting to reinvent their lives and mend broken relationships after years of drug misuse. Discussions about the ongoing opioid crisis in Maine and across the nation with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine Sheldon and interested community members will follow the film. Coast of Maine to Costa Rica Wednesday, July 11, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Penobscot Shores Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast In this slide-illustrated talk, conservationist and educator Serena Cole will discuss why Costa Rica should be celebrated for its biodiversity and the remarkable conservation efforts taking place there. She has led multiple student groups from Maine to Costa Rica to engage in research of the leatherback sea turtle in her commitment to inspire environmental stewardship and will share these experiences as well. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 338-2332. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Wednesday, July 11, 1:15 to 2:45 pm Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Ave., 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.
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Martial Arts for Kids Wednesdays, July 11 – September 12, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Varney Community Building, 24 Veterans Highway, 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. $40 registration fee is required; family discounts and financial assistance available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Yoga for Back Health Wednesdays, July 11 – August 29, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Thomaston Yoga Studio, 185 Main Street, Thomaston 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. $50 registration fee required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Introduction to Sea Kayaking Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk, 16 Bayview Street, Camden Join us for a leisurely tour of our beautiful Midcoast with Maine Sport Outfitters’ Registered Maine Guides. Basic paddling and safety instructions will be provided. Children ages 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting. $30 registration fee is required and includes kayaks and gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Recovery Boys – Free Screening & Panel Discussion Wednesday, July 11, 7:00 p.m. Camden Opera House, 29 Elm Street, Camden Points North Institute, along with support from MaineHealth and its members Maine Behavioral Healthcare, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital, are offering free screenings of the upcoming Netflix documentary Recovery Boys, an intimate look at four men in West Virginia attempting to reinvent their lives and mend broken relationships after years of drug misuse. Discussions about the ongoing opioid crisis in Maine and across the nation with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine Sheldon and interested community members will follow the film. *Click event title for more information
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Beginner Line Dancing Thursdays, July 12 – August 16, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut Street, Camden 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 six-session beginner class. No partner or previous dance experience required. $37.50 registration fee required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Noon Yoga Fridays, July 13 – September 7, noon to 1:00 p.m. (No class August 3) WCGH Classroom, 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast 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. $50 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, July 14, 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 338-9348 to register. “Get Your Pink On!” Scramble Saturday, July 14, 1:00 p.m. Northport Golf Club, 581 Bluff Rd, Northport The "Get Your Pink On!" golf scramble will benefit the Mammography Patient Assistance Funds of Waldo County General Hospital. Team registration is limited. For more information, to register or provide sponsorship support, please visit www.penbaywaldofoundation.org or call 207-921-6713.
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Introduction to Yoga Nidra Monday, July 16, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. University of Maine Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast Join Barbara Crowley, certified yoga nidra instructor, to experience this guided deep relaxation meditation that helps reduce stress and heal physical, mental and emotional imbalances. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Walking Meditation Tuesday, July 17, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden Bringing mindfulness into our natural activities, like walking, can have the same health benefits and be extremely relaxing. Join Health & Wellness Coach Barbara Crowley to practice a new way of meditating. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Conserving the Coastal Mountains Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon Quarry Hill, Anderson Inn, 30 Community Drive, Camden Coastal Mountains Land Trust director Ian Stewart gives an overview of the trust’s work and discusses the Round the Mountain Collaboration, an effort to conserve more than 1,400 acres in Camden, Rockport and Hope with the goal of safeguarding public water supplies. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 921-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Cassatt String Quartet Wednesday, July 18, 3:30 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital Cafeteria, 118 Northport Ave, Belfast The Seal Bay Festival of American Chamber Music presents the Cassatt String Quartet. Music by Haydn, Borodin & Zhurbin. Free.
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Meet the Midwives Wednesday, July 18, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital Women's Health office Cobb Medical Building, 16 Fahy Street, Suite 108, Belfast 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 505-4332. Additional 2018 meet and greet date: October 17. Welcoming Wonder Wednesday, July 18, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast Join spiritual care providers Abby Pettee and Jean Ashland to pause in your day and experience the wonder of nature. This class will encourage participants to practice gratitude while soaking in the sights, scents and sounds of the world around us. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. SUP for Beginners Wednesday, July 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook River, Route 105, Camden Join us on scenic Megunticook River with Maine Sport Outfitters to learn basic SUP skills including strokes need to control the board and how to get on and off the board safely. $20 registration fee is required and includes gear. Weather permitting. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, July 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.
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Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, July 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. Just for Kids Yoga Thursdays, July 19 – September 13, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (No class August 23) Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland In this eight-week yoga class, children will move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach us about happiness, anger, love and much more. $40 registration fee is required; family discounts and financial assistance available on request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Delicious Summer Sides Tuesday, July 24, noon to 1:30 p.m. Knox Center, 6 White Street, Rockland Celebrate summer with fresh, easy and satisfying side dishes that will bring a healthy pop of color to your table this season. $10 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
Intermediate Yoga Tuesdays, July 24 – September 11, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Thomaston Yoga Studio, 185 Main Street, Thomaston 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 pre-registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Welcoming Wonder Wednesday, July 25, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden Join spiritual care providers Abby Pettee and Jean Ashland to pause in your day and experience the wonder of nature. This class will encourage participants to practice gratitude while soaking in the sights, scents and sounds of the world around us. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Gentle Yoga Wednesdays, July 25 – September 12, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Midcoast Recreation Center, 535 West Street, Rockport This class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress, improve join mobility and relax. Appropriate for anyone regardless of yoga experience. $50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Introduction to Sea Kayaking Wednesday, July 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk, 16 Bayview Street, Camden Join us for a leisurely tour of our beautiful Midcoast with Maine Sport Outfitters’ Registered Maine Guides. Basic paddling and safety instructions will be provided. Children ages 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting. $30 registration fee is required and includes kayaks and gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, July 31, 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.
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Noon Yoga Tuesdays, July 31 – September 25, noon to 1:00 p.m. (No class September 11) 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. $50 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Midcoast Cancer Classic Friday, August 10, 9:00 a.m. | Register by Wednesday, August 1 Rockland Golf Club, 606 Old County Road, Rockland An annual community fundraiser benefiting cancer patients of Pen Bay Medical Center hosted by the Rockland Women’s Golf Association with the support of the Pen Bay Waldo Healthcare Foundation. For more information and to register, please visit penbaywaldofoundation.org. To support or sponsor the 2018 Midcoast Cancer Classic, please contact Jamie Geretz at jegeretz@pbmc.org or at 207-921-6707. For more information on how to apply for financial assistance from this fund, please contact Catherine Athay in the Pen Bay Medical Center Cancer Care Center at 921-8977. Sibling Class The Pen Bay Medical Center Birthing Center offers 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 921-8345 to schedule a time or for more information.
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