June Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Cardiac Rehab 5K Saturday, June 2, Registration is at 9:30 a.m, walk at 10:00 a.m. Belfast Area High School at 98 Waldo Avenue, Belfast Join Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital for the seventh annual celebration of wellness and success of our cardiac rehab patients. All are welcome and invited to the walk. There is no entry fee but donations will be accepted. All proceeds benefit the Cardiac Rehab scholarship funds. Please register by calling 505-4745. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, June 2, 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. Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays, June 4 – 25, 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, 1st 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. *Click
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Noon Yoga Mondays, June 4 – 25, noon to 1:00 p.m. 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. $25 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Cancer Support Group Tuesdays, June 5 & 19, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Oncology & Infusion Therapy, Waldo County General Hospital 116 Northport Avenue, Ludwig Medical Building, Suite 116, 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, June 5, noon to 2:00 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Janelle Michaud of Medtronic returns with a second presentation on the use of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Free and open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. Please contact Cassie Walters at 596-3978 for details. Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, June 5 – 26, 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. *Click
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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, June 5, 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. Hypnobirthing Wednesdays, June 6 – July 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C (June 27 class 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. Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, June 7, 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. Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, June 9, 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.
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Breastfeeding Basics Tuesday, June 12, 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. Belfast: A Twenty Year Retrospective Wednesday, June 13, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Penobscot Shores Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast From the unique perspective of a city planner, view the remarkable evolution of the city of Belfast over the past twenty years – a journey that has involved planning, strategy, intention and a pinch of serendipity. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 338-2332. Salads in a Jar Wednesday, June 13, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Sweet Tree Arts, 4 Church Street, Hope Mason jars aren’t just for canning – they make portable, portion-control meals simple and keep salads fresh for up to a week. Join the Community Health & Wellness team to learn how to make healthy and yummy mason jar salads. Participants will create their own favorite salads to take home. $10 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, June 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, June 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.
Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, June 26, 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.
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.
For more information on our classes or services provided, please visit us online at pbmc.org or wcgh.org
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