May Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Old Stories, New Meanings: Altered Books Mondays, May 1 – 15, 5:15 to 7:00 p.m. Edna Drinkwater School, 56 Bayside Road, Northport Explore the art of altering books to find new messages within their pages. Altering books is about taking an old book and making it into something new and all your own. There is no right or wrong; the pages are yours to re-create. Using a wide range of art materials, you can create something amazing. Join Lisa Cohn as you cut, paint, glue, fold, draw, add and subtract. Having fun and freeing your creative self is what this class is all about. Registration is required and the fee is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Foxtrot II Mondays, May 1 – 22, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. East Belfast Elementary School, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast Once you’ve mastered the basics of Foxtrot I, join us for a level two class to learn additional moves and styling you can use at weddings, parties and even in your own living room. Individuals and couples welcome; previous dance experience preferred. Registration is required and the fee is $25/individual or $35/couple. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, May 2, noon to 2:00 p.m. Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Pen Bay Medical Center pharmacist Thomas Edge, PharmD, will answer questions about Parkinson’s medications and discuss potential drug interactions. Free and open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. Please call Cassie Walters at 596-3978 for more information. *Click
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Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, May 2 - 30, 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. Quick & Healthy Family Meals Tuesdays, May 2 & 9, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Washington Village Church, 33 Liberty Road, Washington Finding quick, kid friendly meals can seem daunting at times. Join this class to prepare and enjoy delicious and healthy recipes, learn how to engage children in the cooking process and leave with tips for saving money and planning meals for the week. Made possible by a generous gift from the Walmart Foundation. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free. Restoring Balance with Yoga Nidra Tuesdays, May 2 – 16, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Thomaston Yoga Studio, 185 Main Street, Thomaston Yoga Nidra is a guided deep relaxation meditation that helps reduce stress and heal physical, mental and emotional imbalances. Krishna Peter Perry, co-founder of ShivaShakti School of Yoga and Healing Arts, will lead students as they lie down to rest their bodies and minds in the deep restorative practices of yoga nidra. Registration is required and the fee is $18. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, May 2, 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.
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Weekly Meditation Series Wednesdays, May 3 - 31, 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. Journey to Health Walking Club Wednesdays, May 3, 17 & 31, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Erickson Fields Preserve, 124 West Street, Rockport Looking for a group activity for that extra support to get up and go? Join Community Health & Wellness staff for guided walks at the Erickson Fields Preserve Trail. Walks are free and open to all, weather permitting. Walk with us as often as you can. No registration required. Please call 921-3950 for more information. A Deeper Dive into Meditation Wednesdays, May 3 – 17, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Is meditation new to you, or are you looking to have a deeper, more meaningful practice? If so, join Krishna Peter Perry, co-founder of ShivaShakti School of Yoga and Healing Arts, to explore different meditation practices. The class will provide time for group discussion, reflection of personal practice and time to practice new meditation skills. You’ll leave each week feeling renewed and more balanced. Registration is required and the fee is $15. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Breastfeeding Basics Wednesday, May 3, 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.
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Dance for Everyone Thursdays, May 4 - 25, 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. Registration is required and the fee is $25. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, May 4, 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. Homemade Healthy Pizza Thursday, May 4, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Who doesn’t love pizza? Did you know it’s so easy to make that with just a few tips from us, you can create healthy pizzas right in your own kitchen? In this hands-on class, you will grind grain into flour and make your own pizza dough and sauce from scratch. In addition, you’ll learn a few fun facts about the history of pizza, try new tasty toppings and go home with your own dough and recipes to create with your family. Registration is required and the fee is $10. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Healthy & Well Women’s Conference Saturday, May 6, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Point Lookout Resort & Conference Center 67 Atlantic Highway, Northport Please join LincolnHealth, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital for our half-day conference on women’s health and wellness. Learn about the impact women have on the health of our communities, have your health questions answered by our providers and walk away with the information and tools you’ll need to live a healthy and well life. The conference is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required by April 26; please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, May 6, 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. Declutter Your Life Mondays, May 8 & 15, noon to 1:00 p.m. Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast Do you feel like your life may be in need of some spring cleaning? Do you feel a bit stressed, or that you’re just not on your “A” game? If so, join the Community Health & Wellness team for this two-session class to learn to identify physical and mental clutter and strategies to clear your space – and your mind – to get back to your best self. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free.
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The Skinny on Skin Monday, May 8, noon to 2:00 p.m. Biscone Medical Building, Community Room 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast As some of the only professionals to closely examine skin on a regular basis, stylists, estheticians, nail technicians and other skin professionals are in a unique position to spot melanoma on a client long before anyone else. The Skinny on Skin will teach you how to screen for suspicious moles while performing common salon services. Become certified to offer this life-changing service for your customers. Please bring your own lunch to enjoy during the training. The program is free but pre-registration is required; please visit theskinnyonskin.org to register. Please call 921-3950 for more information. Behind the Numbers: What You Need to Know About Hypertension Monday, May 8, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Colin McCabe, MSN, FNP-BC, of Maine Medical Partners, MaineHealth Cardiology in Rockport discusses the importance of “knowing your numbers,” and the latest on preventing and treating high blood pressure .Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 921-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Growing Gardeners Monday, May 8, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville Join us for this hands-on, family-friendly workshop to learn how to jumpstart your veggie garden. We’ll cover gardening basics and caring for seedlings and soil. Come prepared to get some dirt under your fingernails and take some seedlings home with you. This workshop is kid-approved! Space is limited so pre-registration is required; please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Free.
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Know About Stroke 2017: Prevention, Identification & Treatment Tuesday, May 9, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, Rockport Do you know how to identify the signs of a stroke? Join Pen Bay Medical Center Stroke Program Coordinator Eileen Hawkins, RN, MSN, CNRN, SCRN, for a Stroke Awareness Month presentation. Topics will include stroke prevention, treatment options and the latest advances in stroke care. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Free. Journey to Health Walking Club Wednesdays, May 10 & 24, 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. PBMC Community Wellness Trail, starting outside Pen Bay Urology 3 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Looking for a group activity for that extra support to get up and go? Join Community Health & Wellness staff for guided walks along the PBMC Community Wellness Trail. Walks are free and open to all, weather permitting. Walk with us as often as you can. No registration required. Please call 921-3950 for more information.
Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Wednesday, May 10, 1:15 to 2:45 pm Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Avenue, 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. Brooke Reed MS, RD, LD, a senior clinical dietitian at Waldo County General Hospital, will talk about the importance of good nutrition in Parkinson’s disease and discuss several dietary interventions that may help alleviate some of the disease-related symptoms. Facilitated by social worker, Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW.
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Growing Gardeners Wednesday, May 10, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Camden Rockport Elementary School, 11 Children’s Way, Rockport Join us for this hands-on, family-friendly workshop to learn how to jumpstart your veggie garden. We’ll cover gardening basics and caring for seedlings and soil. Come prepared to get some dirt under your fingernails and take some seedlings home with you. This workshop is kid-approved! Space is limited so pre-registration is required; please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Free. Homemade Healthy Pizza Thursday, May 11, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Belfast United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane, Belfast Who doesn’t love pizza? Did you know it’s so easy to make that with just a few tips from us, you can create healthy pizzas right in your own kitchen? In this hands-on class, you will grind grain into flour and make your own pizza dough and sauce from scratch. In addition, you’ll learn a few fun facts about the history of pizza, try new tasty toppings and go home with your own dough and recipes to create with your family. Registration is required and the fee is $10. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Quick & Healthy Family Meals Thursdays, May 11 & 18, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Stockton Springs Town Office, 217 Main Street, Stockton Springs Finding quick, kid friendly meals can seem daunting at times. Join this class to prepare and enjoy delicious and healthy recipes, learn how to engage children in the cooking process and leave with tips for saving money and planning meals for the week. Made possible by a generous gift from the Walmart Foundation. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free.
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Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, May 13, 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. Quick & Healthy Family Meals Mondays, May 15 & 22, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lincolnville Community Building, 18 Searsmont Road, Lincolnville Finding quick, kid friendly meals can seem daunting at times. Join this class to prepare and enjoy delicious and healthy recipes, learn how to engage children in the cooking process and leave with tips for saving money and planning meals for the week. Made possible by a generous gift from the Walmart Foundation. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free. Gentle & Restorative Yoga Tuesdays, May 16 – June 20, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Biscone Medical Building, 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast Yoga is a gentle way to improve your physical health and mental well-being. This class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress, improve joint mobility and relax. Appropriate for anyone regardless of yoga experience. Registration is required and the fee is $37.50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, May 16, 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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Rockland’s Maritime Heritage Wednesday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. to noon Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Local mariner Captain Jim Sharp dives into the history of schooners and other sailing vessels in Rockland Harbor and the important role the small Midcoast city has played in U.S. maritime. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 921-6116 or visitwww.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Noon Yoga Wednesdays, May 17 – June 21, noon to 1:00 p.m. University of Maine Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast 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. Registration is required and the fee is $37.50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Take Charge: Be Tobacco Free Wednesdays, May 17 & 24; June 7 & 14 (follow-up June 28) 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Biscone Medical Building, 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast You were tobacco free once; with a plan and support, you can be again. Join this class to explore tobacco dependence, learn ways to overcome cravings and environmental triggers, discuss medication options and provide social support. You will develop a plan and gain tools to increase your confidence in your new tobacco-free life. Registration is required and the fee is $20. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Quick & Healthy Family Meals Wednesdays, May 17 & 24, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. People’s United Methodist Church, 31 Depot Street, Union Finding quick, kid friendly meals can seem daunting at times. Join this class to prepare and enjoy delicious and healthy recipes, learn how to engage children in the cooking process and leave with tips for saving money and planning meals for the week. Made possible by a generous gift from the Walmart Foundation. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free. *Click event title for more information
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Gentle & Restorative Yoga Wednesdays, May 17 – June 21, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville Yoga is a gentle way to improve your physical health and mental well-being. This class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress, improve joint mobility and relax. Appropriate for anyone regardless of yoga experience. Registration is required and the fee is $37.50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Thursday, May 18, 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. Journey to Health Bike Adventure Thursday, May 18, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Belfast Rail Trail, 501 High Street, Belfast Celebrate National Bike Month with the Community Health & Wellness team! Join us for a bike riding adventure along the beautiful Belfast Rail Trail. Family friendly; children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own bike; helmets are required. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or to register. Free. Gentle & Restorative Yoga Thursdays, May 18 – June 22, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Yoga is a gentle way to improve your physical health and mental well-being. This class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress, improve joint mobility and relax. Appropriate for anyone regardless of yoga experience. Registration is required and the fee is $37.50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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Hypnobirthing Thursdays, May 18 - June 15, 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.
Summer Yard Sale Saturday, May 20, 8:00 a.m. to noon (no early birds, please) Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Incredible bargains on everything from furniture and electronics to jewelry, decorative items, books and toys at this annual event. Held rain or shine at Anderson Inn. Free Skin Screening Clinic Saturday, May 20, 9:00 a.m. to noon Oncology & Fusion Therapy Center Ludwig Medical Building, 116 Northport Avenue, Belfast Have you had a skin check in the last 12 months? Do you have an area of concern? Dermatologist Kerry Lavigne, MD will offer free skin screenings for uninsured patients. Space is limited so pre-registration is required; please call Waldo County CarePartners at 930-2644 to make an appointment. Cardiac Rehab Walk to the Beat 5K Saturday, May 20, 10:00 a.m. Belfast Area High School Track, 98 Waldo Ave, Belfast Join PBMC and WCGH for the 6th 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 with proceeds benefiting the Cardiac Rehab scholarship funds. Registration is required, please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 930-2545.
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Noon Yoga Mondays, May 22 – July 3 (no class May 29), noon to 1:00 p.m. Knox Center, Rockland Room, 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. Registration is required and the fee is $37.50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Penobscot Shores Enrichment Series: Our Point of View - Fourteen Years at a Maine Lighthouse Thursday, May 25, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Penobscot Shores, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast Tom and Lee Ann Szelog, former keeper's of Marshall Point Lighthouse, will share what it's like to live in an authentic and operating lighthouse on the Maine coast in a narrated photography presentation based on their award-winning book, Our Point of View Fourteen Years at a Maine Lighthouse. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 338-2332. Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, May 30, 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.
For a full list of our upcoming events, please visit us online at penbayhealthcare.org or wcgh.org
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