March Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, March 1, 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. Moonlight Snowshoe Hike Thursday, March 1, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Belfast Rail Trail, 501 High Street, Belfast Join us for a guided snowshoe hike by moonlight. Enjoy nature and good company while you exercise in the crisp winter air. Family friendly; children must be accompanied by an adult. A limited number of snowshoes are available; please call ahead to reserve a pair. This event is free but space is limited so pre-registration is available. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, March 3, 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. *Click
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Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays, March 5 – 26, 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. Beginner Line Dancing Mondays, March 5 – 26, 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 call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.
Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, March 6, noon to 2:00 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden The Camden-based support group’s March meeting will begin with “humor therapy,” including an hour-long video of some of the funniest film clips ever made. Free and open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. Please contact Cassie Walters at 596-3978 or ckwalters66@gmail.com for details. Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, March 6 – 27, 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.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, March 6, 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, March 6, 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. Introduction to SoulCollage® Thursdays, March 8 & 15, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden In this class you will learn the basics of SoulCollage® and how to continue on your own or in a group. You will select images and create one or two SoulCollage® cards to take home. No previous artistic experience required. $25 registration fee required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Dance for Everyone Thursdays, March 8 – 29, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut Street, Camden Come experience this four-session dance program designed specifically for people with movement difficulties that combines accessible dance moves and opportunities to explore one’s natural creativity through movement. Dance steps and inspiring music are carefully chosen by instructor Katie Tranzillo so that participants feel comfortable, safe and graceful. Participants are encouraged to bring a friend, family member or caregiver to join in the fun for free. $25 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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WCGH Customer Appreciation Sale Friday, March 9, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital Gift Shop 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast We will be offering 10% off everything in the store, with the exception of food items. All proceeds from the WCGH Aid Gift Shop support healthcare related programs and services at WCGH. Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, March 10, 10:00 am to noon 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. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Wednesday, March 14, 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. Decluttering 101 Wednesday, March 14, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Biscone Medical Building, 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast 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. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, March 20, 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. Strollin' Colon Tuesday, March 20, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center Endoscopy Department 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport The Pen Bay Medical Center endoscopy department will host a public event with a focus on colon cancer awareness. Patients, families and the public are invited to get the latest updates on prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and care of colon cancer. The most important message is about colon cancer screening and your personal risk factors. Experts and educators will answer questions and provide resources and support. Free; enter to win door prizes, refreshments will be served. Reframe Your Mindset Tuesday, March 20, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Sweet Tree Arts, 4 Church Street, Hope 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. Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, March 20, 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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Around the World on a Bike Wednesday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. to noon Quarry Hill, Anderson Inn, 30 Community Drive, Camden Appleton cyclist Denis Beaudry recounts his 10,000-mile, continent-hopping ride from Madrid to Shanghai to Boston. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 921-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Balance As We Age: In Body, Mind and Spirit Monday, March 26, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Quarry Hill, Anderson Inn, 30 Community Drive, Camden Wellness consultant John Jenkins on the importance of finding and maintaining physical, mental and emotional balance and how relaxation, centered breathing, yoga and tai chi can help people of all ages achieve optimal health. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 921-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, March 27, 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. Soundscapes: The Poetry and Music of Dave Morrison Wednesday, March 28, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Penobscot Shores Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast Maine’s musician-turned-poet, Dave Morrison, will entertain and inspire with his uniquely soothing, yet powerful, performance art. Morrison will read selections from his twelve published collections of poetry while accompanying himself on guitar with original musical compositions. Copies of several of his collections – including his latest, Psalms – will be available for purchase and signing. Free and open to adults 50-plus. To register, please contact Penobscot Shores at 338-2332.
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