May Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Women After 50: New Beginnings in the Second Half of Life Wednesday, May 1, 9:00 a.m. to noon Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Join Diana Coleman, MA, and Lisa Cohn, MA, LPC-C and discover how other mature women have found bold ways to blossom, and get an introduction to SoulCollage®, a hands-on creative process that can be used to reveal the soul’s yearnings. Copies of Coleman’s book, Women Going For It! Taking Risks After 50, available for purchase and signing. Free and open to women age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 921-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. What is Integrated Medication Assisted Treatment (IMAT)? Wednesday, May 1, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Join healthcare providers from Maine Behavioral Healthcare and Pen Bay Medical Center for a panel discussion on integrated medication assisted treatment (IMAT). Learn how IMAT works, how and where patients can access services, program requirements and more. Please call 921-5952 for more information. Postpartum Support Group Thursdays, May 2 – 23, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center, Cardiac Rehab Solarium 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport First Floor Community Room, Biscone Building 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast The group alternates locations weekly, 1st & 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 moms and moms-to-be who want to connect with other women for support. No registration required. For more information, please call 505-4140.
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Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, May 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 and epidural; complications; Caesarean birth and other questions you may have. Registration is required, please call 505-4140 to register. Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays, May 6 – 27, 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, May 7 and 21, 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 207-218-7944 for more information or to register. Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, May 7, noon to 2:00 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Physical therapist Rochelle Panichelle of LincolnHealth’s Wellness and Rehabilitation Department explains the benefits of different forms of exercise and which types seem most effective for those with Parkinson’s. Open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers Please contact Cassie Walters, 596-3978 or ckwalters66@gmail.com for details. *Click
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Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, May 7 – 28, 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 921-8345 for more information. Just for Kids Yoga Tuesdays, May 7 – 28, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Appleton Village School, 737 Union Road, Appleton Traditionally, children are introduced to yoga through stories, songs and games. We will continue this practice in this just for kids yoga class, where your children will move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach us about happiness, anger, love and much more. $20 registration fee required; family discounts available on request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Old School Aerobics Tuesdays, May 7 – 28, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Captain Albert E. Stevens School, 31 Elementary Avenue, Belfast Join personal trainer Rachael McCormick for a fun, easy to follow routine that will get your heart pumping and put a smile on your face. Leg warmers optional. $26 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, May 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.
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Talk and Tasting with Vinolio: Exploring Fine Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars Wednesday, May 8, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Penobscot Shores, Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast Presented by Vinolio’s owner, Susan Woods, this deliciously educational event will shed light on how and where the best olive oils and vinegars are produced, their health benefits and how to taste and use them. Refreshments showcasing Vinolio olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars will be served. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 338-2332. Just for Kids Yoga Wednesdays, May 8 – 29, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville Traditionally, children are introduced to yoga through stories, songs and games. We will continue this practice in this just for kids yoga class, where your children will move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach us about happiness, anger, love and much more. $20 registration fee required; family discounts available on request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Intermediate Yoga Wednesdays, May 8 – 29, 4:45 to 6:00 p.m. Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville This class is designed for students who have had some yoga experience and would like to further their practice and explore a wider variety of poses and styles. $26 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. A Matter of Balance Thursdays, May 9 – June 27, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland A Matter of Balance is a program designed for community-dwelling adults age 60 and older to increase activity 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 class is for you. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. *Click
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Beginner Line Dancing Thursdays, May 9 – 30, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Captain Albert E. Stevens School, 31 Elementary 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. $26 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Breastfeeding Class Saturday, May 11, 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. Breastfeeding Basics Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 to 8:30 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 921-8345. Adventures of a Nantucket Whaler Wednesday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. to noon Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Experience New England’s whaling days through the writings of young Obed Folger, who worked aboard the 1820s whaler Lady Adams in this illustrated talk by former Penobscot Marine Museum director Renny Stackpole. Copies of Stackpole’s recent books, Sea Letters and Treasures in the Attic, available for purchase and signing. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 921-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events.
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Noon Yoga Wednesdays, May 15 – June 26 (no class May 29), noon to 1:00 p.m. Knox Center, 6 White Street, Rockland 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. $39 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Decluttering 101 Wednesday, May 15, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Carver Memorial Library, 12 Union Street, Searsport 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 call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Guided Meditation for Healing Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Energy healer Diana Maria Chapin will guide a healing meditation to help expand awareness of energy in and around the body and direct this healing energy to improve personal wellness. Learn how to set a powerful intention and enjoy breathing techniques that integrate your body’s energy centers to support your well-being. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. AARP Driver Safety Course Thursday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Penobscot Shores, Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast For drivers age 50-plus, AARP’s Smart Driver curriculum covers defensive driving, existing and new rules of the road, the impact of recent changes in automotive technology on the driving environment, plus age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Classroom-based. No actual driving. No exams. Please bring a bag lunch; Beverages and dessert provided. $20; $15 for AARP members. Registration is required, please call 338-2332. *Click
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Sleep Well Thursdays, May 16 & 23, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Lincolnville Community Building, 18 Searsmont Road, Lincolnville In this workshop, certified clinical hypnotherapist Joanna Calderwood will discuss strategies for dealing with different sleep concerns including difficulties falling asleep, waking too early and feeling rested upon waking. Participants will learn about everyday lifestyle choices that are known to strengthen and weaken the sleep system and explore new ways to regularly wake up feeling refreshed. $13 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. From Distress to De-Stress Wednesday, May 21, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Certified HeartMath trainer and coach Gilda Joffe, BM, MM-HMCT, discusses the nature of stress and suggests ways to build the emotional and physical resilience needed to cope with life’s inevitable ups and downs. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 921-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, May 21, 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. Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, May 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.
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The Conversation Wednesday, May 22, noon to 1:30 p.m. Waldo County YMCA, 57 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast End of life care is not easy to talk about but these are some of the most important conversations you can have with your loved ones. This free class will help you consider what is most important to you so you gain confidence with starting end of life care conversations on your own. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Container Gardening for Beginners Wednesday, May 22, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Stockton Springs Town Office, 217 Main Street, Stockton Springs Container gardening is an easy way to test out your green thumb, whether you have lots of outdoor space, just a patio or even a window sill. Join us to learn the basics of container gardening, discover the wide variety of things you can grow inside (or out) and take home a seedling to plant in your own container garden. You’ll be eating your own fresh vegetables and herbs in no time! $10 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Waldo County Best of the Best Wednesday, May 22, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast Celebrate the WCGH Best of the Best Winners! WCGH #1 Medical Office/Health Facility, Arthur Jewell Community Health Center #3 Medical Office/Health Facility, Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy Center #1 Physical Therapy, Penobscot Shores #1 Retirement Facility, and MaineHealth Care at Home #2 Home Care Provider. Free and open to the public. Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, May 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. *Click
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Easy Going Yoga Fridays, May 31 – June 28 (no class June 7), noon to 1:00 p.m. Knox Center, 6 White Street, Rockland Easy Going Yoga is designed with the older student in mind. Antonia Small, owner of ORYX WORX Fitness, will teach you to stretch, strengthen, breathe and relax while improving your posture and body alignment. No previous yoga experience required. $26 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Noon Yoga Fridays, May 31 – June 21, noon to 1:00 p.m. WCGH Classroom, 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast 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. $26 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
Sibling Classes Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital offer 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 to schedule a time or for more information. PBMC: 921-8345 WCGH: 505-4140
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