March Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Breastfeeding Support Group Tuesdays, March 2 – 30, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Virtual meeting 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. Please call 301-8337 for more information. This group is free but preregistration is required in order to obtain virtual access. After you are registered, shortly before the class starts you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in the class. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Tuesday, March 2, 6:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting The Alzheimer’s Support Group provides information and support to area residents who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Currently the group is meeting via Zoom. Free. Those interested in participating should contact Cheri R. Blouin, LSW at 301-6237 or at cblouin@pbmc.org for the meeting details. Breastfeeding Basics Tuesday, March 2, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Virtual class This two hour class provides a pre-birth opportunity to ask questions and learn about breastfeeding and returning to work. Pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please call 301-8337 to register.
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Events: March
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Preparing for Childbirth Tuesdays, March 9 – 23, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Virtual class Whether you are expecting your very first child or are welcoming a sibling into your family, being prepared for childbirth is a priority. Join Leah Kohlstrom, doula and childbirth educator, for this engaging virtual 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. My Plate, My Way Wednesday, March 10, noon to 12:30 p.m. Virtual class The MyPlate concept has been around for a while now, but it can still be difficult to apply the concept to everyday eating. Join Nutrition Educator Kaitlyn Johnson for a lunch break chat about making the Plate Method more approachable and sustainable for everyday life. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Advance Care Planning Workshop Wednesday, March 10, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Virtual class Advance care planning is an organized process of reflecting upon and discussing goals for future health care decisions. It is an important part of creating an advance directive, which is a written 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. Join trained advance care planning facilitator Vikki Swan for this online workshop where you will begin the process of filling out your advance directive. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. 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
Cooking Matters in the Store Wednesday, March 10, 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Virtual class Want to learn how to stretch your SNAP dollars? This class provides a culinary-enhanced nutrition education program that teaches participants how to plan, budget and shop for meals that are healthy, tasty and low in cost. All participants will receive a recipe booklet and a $10 Hannaford gift card for attending. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. GentleBirth Wednesdays, March 10 – 31, 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Virtual class 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. This group is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain access to virtual access. Please call 301-8337 to register. Postpartum Support Group Thursdays, March 11 & 25, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Virtual meeting This support group was created by a group of women and moms, who have gone through challenging postpartum experiences themselves and/or have been educated on them. 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 moms, moms-to-be and family members who want to connect with others. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. For more information, please call 505-4140. Free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.
Events: March
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Cauliflower Craze Monday, March 15, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Virtual class Cauliflower is everywhere these days, but like most trendy things, it usually comes with an up-charged price tag. Join Nutrition Educator Kaitlyn Johnson to explore the affordability and versatility of this popular carb-cutting vegetable. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Tuesday, March 16, 3:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting The Alzheimer’s Support Group provides information and support to area residents who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Currently the group is meeting via Zoom. Free. Those interested in participating should contact Cheri R. Blouin, LSW at 301-6237 or at cblouin@pbmc.org for the meeting details. Cooking Matters in the Store Wednesday, March 24, 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. Virtual class Want to learn how to stretch your SNAP dollars? This class provides a culinary-enhanced nutrition education program that teaches participants how to plan, budget and shop for meals that are healthy, tasty and low in cost. All participants will receive a recipe booklet and a $10 Hannaford gift card for attending. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
Please note, these classes and support groups are offered virtually through online platforms. You will receive access to the support group or class after registering. Thank you for your understanding.
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