PBMC & WCGH March 2020 Event Calendar

March Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays, March 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, March 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 505-4200 for more information or to register.

Rebirth for Women: Moms in Recovery Tuesdays, March 3, 17, 31, 10:00 a.m. to noon (Every other Tuesday throughout the year) Pen Bay Women's Health, 3 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 3, Rockport This support group offers treatment for pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorder every other Tuesday throughout the year. Treatments include: medication assisted treatment, prenatal care, group counseling and individual counseling as needed. Please call 301-8900 for more information.

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Events: March

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Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, March 3, noon to 2:00 p.m.

(First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden For the educational portion of the March meeting, Pen Bay Medical Center pharmacist Thomas Edge, Pharm.D., will discuss commonly prescribed Parkinson’s medications. Topics will include side effects, timing considerations, dietary implications and potential interactions with other meds. 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 3 – 31, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. or 5:00 to 6:30 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 301-8337 for more information.

Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, March 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 R. Blouin, LSW at 301-6237.

Gentle Yoga Flow Tuesdays, March 3 – April 7, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Mildred Stevens Williams Memorial Library 2916 Sennebec Road, Appleton Certified yoga instructor Kyla Cech will offer lots of verbal cues for alignment, breath and grounding and introduce poses with several alternatives to suit a wide range of students. This class follows a hatha yoga structure with a more energizing first half and a relaxing ending. $39 registration fee is required. Please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.

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Events: March

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National Diabetes Prevention Program Beginning Wednesday, March 4, noon to 1:00 p.m.

Knox Center, 6 White Street, Rockland The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a group-based lifestyle change program proven to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by 58%. The program will help you learn how to eat healthier, be active, develop skills to make healthier choices and get the long-term support you need to stick with the changes. This program meets for one year: once a week for 16 weeks and then bi-monthly or monthly for the rest of the year. Please visit MaineHealth.org/preventdiabetes to learn more or to register.

Restorative Yoga Wednesdays, March 4 – April 8, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

47 Main Street Studio, 47 Main Street, St. George This gentle class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress, improve joint mobility and relax. Appropriate for all levels. $39 registration fee is required.

Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Creative Journaling Wednesdays, March 4 – 25, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Get in touch with your creative side and experience the relaxing benefits of journaling in this fun and supportive class. Participants will experiment with creative writing, journaling and collage. No previous artistic or writing experience required. $26 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Restorative Yoga Wednesdays, March 4 – April 8, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Mildred Stevens Williams Memorial Library 2916 Sennebec Road, Appleton This gentle class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress, improve joint mobility and relax. Appropriate for all levels. $39 registration fee is required.

Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

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Events: March

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Postpartum Support Group Thursdays, March 5 – 26, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Pen Bay Medical Center, Cardiac Rehab Solarium 6 Glen Cove Drive, Chapel, Rockport Community Room, Biscone Building, 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast The group alternates locations weekly, 1st and 3rd Thursday at PBMC and 2nd and 4th Thursday at WCGH. We offer a safe place for new and pregnant mothers and families to talk, listen, get support and gain education on postpartum experiences. This is a free group for families who want to connect with others for support. No registration required.

For more information, please call 505-4140.

A Matter of Balance Thursdays, March 5 – April 23, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Vose Library, 392 Common Road, Union A Matter of Balance is a program designed for community-dwelling adults age 60 and older to increase activities levels and reduce the fear of falling. If you are concerned about falls, have sustained falls in the past, or are interested in improving your flexibility, balance and strength, this call is for you. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.

Show Us Your Blue!

Friday, March 6 Join Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital and Dress in Blue on Friday, March 6. Help us raise awareness about colorectal cancer awareness month. Share your Dress in Blue “selfie” with us at: Facebook.com/J2HWellness.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness at Waldo County General Hospital Friday, March 6, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Community Room, Biscone Building, 119 Northport Ave, Belfast Waldo County General Hospital is hosting a public event with a focus on colon cancer awareness. Patients, families and the public are invited to walk through a giant inflatable colon and get the latest updates on prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and care of colon cancer. Free. Refreshments will be served. Please call 505-4010 for more information.

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Events: March

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness with Pen Bay Medical Center and the Penobscot Bay YMCA Saturday, March 7, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Penobscot Bay YMCA, 116 Union Street, Rockport Join us for an event focused on colon cancer awareness and prevention. Attendees will have the opportunity to walk through a giant inflatable colon and PBMC gastroenterologist Kirk Bernadino, MD, will be available from 10:00 a.m. to noon to answer questions.

This event is free, and refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 301-8424.

Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, March 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 505-4140 to register.

Moonlight Snowshoe Hike Monday, March 9, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Belfast Rail Trail, Front Street, Belfast Join Journey to Health and Coastal Mountains Land Trust for a guided moonlight snowshoe hike along the Belfast Rail Trail. Bring a flashlight and a travel mug – a hot beverage will be provided. Family friendly; children must be accompanied by an adult. A limited number of adult and child snowshoes are available for use. Please call 301-3950 to reserve a pair of snowshoes or to register.

Concussion Support Group Tuesday, March 10, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

(Second Tuesday of each month) Biscone Medical Building, 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast Join facilitator Moriah Grant, OTD, OTR/L, for this informative and interactive support group where you can share your struggles with concussion; learn more about concussions, treatment and outcomes; and connect with others who have had similar experiences. This support group is also available via telepractice. Please email mgrant@wcgh.org for more information or to register.

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Events: March

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National Diabetes Prevention Program Beginning Tuesday, March 10, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, Rockport The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a group-based lifestyle change program proven to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by 58%. The program will help you learn how to eat healthier, be active, develop skills to make healthier choices and get the long-term support you need to stick with the changes. This program meets for one year: once a week for 16 weeks and then bi-monthly or monthly for the rest of the year. Please visit MaineHealth.org/preventdiabetes to learn more or to register.

Grow Your Own Microgreens Tuesdays, March 10 – 31, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

The Alchemist, 9D Beaver Street, Belfast Join Kate Hall, owner of Graze, for this four-week gardening class where you will learn all about microgreens and how to incorporate them into your diet as you plant your own. Each week you will learn about the health benefits of your new garden while you watch it grow. $26 registration fee is required. Please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.

A Taste of Place and Time Wednesday, March 11, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

(Snow date is Thursday, March 12) Penobscot Shores Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast Join chef, farmer, and apple-enthusiast, Khristopher Hogg, as he discusses his exploration of what it means to be a 21st century artisan – using the local fields, forests and coastline as a guide for offering traditional and heritage hard ciders and cuisine at his Perennial Cider Bar in downtown Belfast where the goal is to provide a taste of place and time that acknowledges the richness of the past while savoring the present moment. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 338-2332.

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Events: March

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Simple Single Servings Wednesday, March 11, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, Rockport Cooking for one (or two) can be a challenge, especially if you don’t want to eat the same leftovers for a week at a time. This class will show you how to prepare healthy single-serving meals that are as easy to prepare as they are delicious! $10 registration fee is required.

Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

GentleBirth Wednesdays, March 11 – April 8*, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Enjoy a new approach to child birth class combining brain science, birth science and technology to empower your positive birth through preparation. This class will include training and education in mindfulness, hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and sports psychology. A mobile app will also be able to enhance the learning experience. Please call 207-301-8337 to register. $125 for mom and partner. *4/1 and 4/8 will be held in Conference Room D - same building.

National Diabetes Prevention Program Beginning Thursday, March 12, 11:00 a.m. to noon The Residence at Tall Pines, 24 Martin Lane, Belfast The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a group-based lifestyle change program proven to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by 58%. The program will help you learn how to eat healthier, be active, develop skills to make healthier choices and get the long-term support you need to stick with the changes. This program meets for one year: once a week for 16 weeks and then bi-monthly or monthly for the rest of the year. Please visit MaineHealth.org/preventdiabetes to learn more or to register.

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Events: March

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Just for Kids Yoga Thursdays, March 12 – April 16, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Camden Rockport Elementary School, 11 Children’s Way, Rockport Children move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach about happiness, anger, love and much more in this just for kids yoga class. $30 registration fee is required. Family discounts and financial assistance available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Free Colorectal Cancer Screenings Friday, March 13 Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and, to stress its commitment to early detection, WCGH is offering a limited number of free colonoscopies to qualified patients. The colonoscopies will be scheduled for Friday, March 13. To be eligible, you must be a Waldo County resident age 50 or older who has no insurance or has insurance with a deductible of $5,000 or more. To learn if there are appointments still available and to book yours, call CarePartners at 505-4532.

Preparing for Childbirth Saturday, March 14, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (hour break for lunch) Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, Rockport Join Leah Kohlstrom, doula and childbirth educator, for this engaging class to learn all about childbirth, including how to plan for delivery, the stages of labor and caring for your newborn. This class will answer your questions so you can better prepare for your birthing experience. $60 registration fee is required and covers mom and partner. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Breastfeeding Class Saturday, March 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 505-4140 to register.

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Events: March

Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital

National Diabetes Prevention Program Beginning Monday, March 16, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Donald Walker Health Center, 43 West Main Street, Liberty The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a group-based lifestyle change program proven to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by 58%. The program will help you learn how to eat healthier, be active, develop skills to make healthier choices and get the long-term support you need to stick with the changes. This program meets for one year: once a week for 16 weeks and then bi-monthly or monthly for the rest of the year. Please visit MaineHealth.org/preventdiabetes to learn more or to register.

Conscious Living Monday, March 16, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Tired of being trapped in old thinking patterns that make your body feel less than ideal? Learn about common distorted thinking patterns that are unconsciously adopted and learn mindfulness and meditation skills to help condition your body to a better-feeling state of being. $6.50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Advance Care Planning Workshop Tuesday, March 17, noon to 1:00 p.m.

Liberty Library, 59 Main Street, Liberty Advance care planning is an organized process of reflecting upon and discussing goals for future health care decisions. Join trained advance care planning facilitators for this workshop where you will begin the process of filling out your advance directive, which is a written a plan that represents your individual preferences and tells others what medical care you want or do not want to receive if you become too ill in the future to tell them. This class is free but pre-registration is requested. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

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Events: March

Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital

Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, March 17, 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 R. Blouin, LSW at 301-6237.

Just for Kids Yoga Tuesdays, March 17 – April 7, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville Children move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach about happiness, anger, love and much more in this just for kids yoga class. $20 registration fee is required. Family discounts and financial assistance available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, March 17, 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.

“The Life of a Rural New England Doctor” Wednesday, March 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon (Snow date March 19) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Retired internist and medical historian Richard Kahn, M.D., will speak on the state of the healing arts in rural Maine during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, as reflected in the 200-year-old diaries of a country physician. Free and open to adults age 50-plus.

Registration is required, please call 301-6116 or www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events.

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Events: March

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Just for Kids Yoga Wednesdays, March 18 – April 8, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.

St. George Municipal School Unit, 65 Main Street, St. George Children move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach about happiness, anger, love and much more in this just for kids yoga class. $20 registration fee is required. Family discounts and financial assistance available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Active Parenting: First Five Years Wednesdays, March 18 – April 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Waldo County General Hospital Classroom 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast This course will show you how to nurture your child with a “just right” combination of freedom and nonviolent discipline. Sponsored by Midcoast Community Action. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please contact Helen Rogers at 844-1285 or Helen.Rogers@mmcacorp.org to register.

Seasonal Juices & Smoothies Wednesday, March 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Alchemist, 9D Beaver Street, Belfast Eating seasonally is about incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet while they are in season; it allows us to eat food that is fresh, delicious and more nutritious than foods that are out of season. Join Kate Hall, owner of Graze, to learn about using juices and smoothies to incorporate more seasonal goodness into your diet. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Just for Kids Yoga Thursdays, March 19 – April 9, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville Children move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach about happiness, anger, love and much more in this just for kids yoga class. $20 registration fee is required. Family discounts and financial assistance available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

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Events: March

Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital

Active Parenting: First Five Years Thursdays, March 19 – April 9, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport This course will show you how to nurture your child with a “just right” combination of freedom and nonviolent discipline. Sponsored by Midcoast Community Action. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please contact Helen Rogers at 844-1285 or Helen.Rogers@mmcacorp.org to register.

National Diabetes Prevention Program Beginning Monday, March 23, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Old Brick School Community Building, School Street, Warren The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a group-based lifestyle change program proven to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by 58%. The program will help you learn how to eat healthier, be active, develop skills to make healthier choices and get the long-term support you need to stick with the changes. This program meets for one year: once a week for 16 weeks and then bi-monthly or monthly for the rest of the year. Please visit MaineHealth.org/preventdiabetes to learn more or to register.

Naloxone Training Tuesday, March 24, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

47 Main Street Studio, 47 Main Street, St. George Naloxone is a life-saving medication that is used to counter the effects of drugs like heroin and prescription narcotics. In this training, you will learn how to use naloxone to save the life of anyone who is experiencing an opioid overdose. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Free.

Breastfeeding Basics Wednesday, March 24, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room D, 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 301-8337.

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Events: March

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COPD Education and Support Group Wednesday, March 25, noon to 1:00 p.m.

(Last Wednesday of every month) Pen Bay Medical Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport This group provides education, support and local resources. Please join us to talk about lung diseases, build relationships with others and learn from each other. This is a free, drop-in group. Please call 301-8880 for additional information.

Beginner Plus Line Dancing Monday, March 30 – April 27, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church, 95 High Street, Belfast This class will start with a traditional beginner style of learning and reviewing dances with three to four distinct movements. As the class progresses, participants will learn additional movement and dance combinations. This class is perfect for those who have taken line dancing before or beginners who are looking for a little challenge. $32.50 registration fee is required. Please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group Tuesday, March 31, noon to 1:00 p.m.

(Last Tuesday of every month) Pen Bay Medical Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport This group provides education, support and local resources. Please join us to talk about lung diseases, build relationships with others and learn from each other. This is a free, drop-in group. Please call 301-8880 for additional information.

“Brain Health As We Age” Tuesday, March 31, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Clinical neuropsychologist Kendra L. Bryant, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, will guide adults age 50-plus toward a more nuanced understanding of the aging brain, plus the latest information on what individuals can do to optimize their cognitive health. Free and open to adults age 50-plus.

Registration is required, please call 301-6116.

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