Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital March Events Calendar

March Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Weekly Meditation Series Wednesdays, March 1 - 29, 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.

Biscone Medical Building, Community Room 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast Practice the art of meditation and learn to use it to manage your stress.

No experience necessary. Drop-ins welcome. No registration required.

Afternoon Snowshoe Hike Thursday, March 2, noon to 1:00 p.m.

PBMC Community Wellness Trail, beginning at cafeteria trailhead 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Join the Community Health & Wellness team for guided snowshoe hikes. Enjoy nature, good company and exercising in the crisp air of winter. Snowshoes are available on a first come, first served basis.

Please call 921-3950 to reserve snowshoes. Family friendly; children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Free.

Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, March 2, 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. Come share your wisdom and experiences with other people who are caregivers, while learning more about how you can do the job effectively and keep yourself healthy at the same time. The group is facilitated by social worker, Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW. For more information, please call 930-2500, ext. 4795.

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Salsa: Beyond Basics Thursdays, March 2 – 23, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.

Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Have you already mastered the basics of salsa and want to learn more?

Join Katie Tranzillo in this four-week class to learn additional salsa moves and styling. Previous salsa experienced preferred. Registration is required and is $25/individual or $35/couple. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.

Breastfeeding Basics Thursday, March 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C 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 journeytohealth.coursestorm.com.

Stretch Around Mondays & Fridays, March 3 - 31, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 95 Court Street, Belfast Designed to include older adults and those with physical limitations.

Interactive, social activity and basic movement with balance practice and ball circle. Collaborative activities help maintain strength, balance and coordination. Includes Matter of Balance, chair yoga and Brain Gym exercises. Facilitated by Marshall Mittnick and Carolyn Pressley.

Free, drop-in class, registration not required.

Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, March 4, 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 journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.

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Learn to Be Sugar Savvy Mondays, March 6 & 13, 10:00 a.m. to noon Washington Village Church, 33 Liberty Road, Washington Even if you don’t think you have much of a sweet tooth, you’re likely eating more sugar than you realize. You may be amazed at how much sugar is added to foods that don’t even taste sweet. Join this two-session class, part of our Cooking for Health series, to learn how to identify sources of added sugar in your diet and learn about options for tasty and healthy alternatives. Made possible by a generous gift from the Walmart Foundation. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Free.

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, March 7, noon to 1:45 p.m.

Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Featured speaker Sarah Zurek, RRT, RPSGT, sleep technologist at the Center for Sleep Medicine at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast, will explain why difficulties with sleep are more common in those with Parkinson’s and offer coping strategies that can help to ensure healthful, restorative rest. Free & open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. Please call Cassie Walters at 596-3978 for more information.

Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, March 7 - 28, 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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Taste of the Mediterranean Tuesdays, March 7 & 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Mid-Coast School of Technology, 1 Main Street, Rockland You’ve probably heard of the Mediterranean diet. Are you wondering what the buzz is all about? Join Chef Melinda Hellum and Registered Dietitian Allison Sherman as they teach you how to combine simple ingredients in delicious recipes with deep flavor and loads of nutritional value. You’ll leave with recipes your whole family will love!

Registration is required and the fee is $15. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.

Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, March 7, 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.

Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Wednesday, March 8, 1:15 to 2:45 pm Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Avenue, Belfast The 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 social worker, Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW. Registration not required.

Explore Your Inner Artist Wednesdays, March 8 – 22, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Whether you are young or old, tapping into your creative side is both fun and good for you. Discover how creating art can lift your mood, reduce stress and quiet your mind in this three-session class. Come experiment with pastels, watercolors, acrylics, collage and more as you start your journey into a new perspective of self-care. A willingness to play with and explore the materials is all that’s required. Registration is required and is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950. *Click

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Immigration in the United States Today Monday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. to noon Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden, Maine In this timely presentation, Staci Coomer of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service in Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD, will speak on the process of resettling refugees in the U.S. and the impact of moves by the current administration to limit immigration. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration required; 921-6116 or www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events.

Hypnobirthing Thursdays, March 9 - April 6, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C 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.

Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, March 11, 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 journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.

Learn to Be Sugar Savvy Tuesdays, March 14 & 21, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Lincolnville Community Building, 18 Searsmont Road, Lincolnville Even if you don’t think you have much of a sweet tooth, you’re likely eating more sugar than you realize. You may be amazed at how much sugar is added to foods that don’t even taste sweet. Join this two-session class, part of our Cooking for Health series, to learn how to identify sources of added sugar in your diet and learn about options for tasty and healthy alternatives. Made possible by a generous gift from the Walmart Foundation. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Free. *Click

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Learn to Be Sugar Savvy Wednesdays, March 15 & 22, 10:00 to noon People’s United Methodist Church, 21 Depot Street, Union Even if you don’t think you have much of a sweet tooth, you’re likely eating more sugar than you realize. You may be amazed at how much sugar is added to foods that don’t even taste sweet. Join this two-session class, part of our Cooking for Health series, to learn how to identify sources of added sugar in your diet and learn about options for tasty and healthy alternatives. Made possible by a generous gift from the Walmart Foundation. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Free.

Knox County Homeless Coalition and the Hospitality House Wednesday, March 15, 10:30 a.m. to noon (Snow date is March 22) Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden, Maine An eye-opening talk on the causes of homelessness in Midcoast Maine and what the Knox County Homeless Coalition and Hospitality House are doing to help. Speakers will include coalition director Stephanie Primm and local photographer and author Patrisha McLean, who will share photos she’s taken to put a human face on the organizations’ life-changing work. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration required; 921-6116 or www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events.

Learn to Be Sugar Savvy Thursdays, March 16 & 23, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Stockton Springs Town Office, 217 Main Street, Stockton Springs Even if you don’t think you have much of a sweet tooth, you’re likely eating more sugar than you realize. You may be amazed at how much sugar is added to foods that don’t even taste sweet. Join this two-session class, part of our Cooking for Health series, to learn how to identify sources of added sugar in your diet and learn about options for tasty and healthy alternatives. Made possible by a generous gift from the Walmart Foundation. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Free.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Thursday, March 16, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

(Third Thursday 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.

How to Shop for and Prepare Quick and Healthy Meals Monday, March 20, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden, Maine Hannaford dietician Hillary Pride’s store-to-fork guide shows how easy it can be to shop for and prepare delicious, nourishing meals.

Healthful food choices, meal-prep suggestions, recipes and strategies for eating well on a budget are among the topics to be covered. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration required; 921-6116 or www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events.

Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, March 21, 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.

Spring into Spring Rolls Thursday, March 23, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville Looking for a fun, healthy meal to make when you don’t feel like cooking? In this hands-on cooking class, you can try new flavors while learning how to make fresh spring rolls and delicious dipping sauces.

This class is family friendly and family discounts are available.

Registration is required and is $10. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com.

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Learn to Relax and Restore Thursdays, March 23 & 30, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Do you have difficulty relaxing? You are not alone. Join Joanna Calderwood, certified clinical hypnotherapist, for this two-session class to learn relaxation techniques to help you restore balance, energy and hope. Registration is required and the fee is $12. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.

Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, March 28, 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.

Spring into Spring Rolls Wednesday, March 29, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Sweet Tree Arts, 4 Church Street, Hope Looking for a fun, healthy meal to make when you don’t feel like cooking? In this hands-on cooking class, you can try new flavors while learning how to make fresh spring rolls and delicious dipping sauces.

This class is family friendly and family discounts are available.

Registration is required and is $10. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com.

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 a full list of our upcoming events, please visit us online at penbayhealthcare.org or wcgh.org

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