November Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, November 2, 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, November 4 – 25, 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. Intermediate Yoga Mondays, November 4 – December 9, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland 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. $39 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
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Fight the Flu Tuesday, November 5, 6:30 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, Teleconference Room, Ground Floor 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Belfast Public Health Nursing will provide free flu shots to adult Belfast residents. More dates will be available in December. Cancer Support Group Tuesdays, November 5 and 19, 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 218-7944 for more information or to register. Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, November 5, noon to 2:00 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Catherine Slye, MA, Spectrum Generations’ aging and disability resource counselor, will shed light on the many free and often little-known resources and support services aimed at making life easier for older adults and those with debilitating conditions such as Parkinson’s. Financial assistance programs will be among the tools covered. Following Slye’s presentation, participants will celebrate National Family Caregivers Month by offering caregivers in attendance a variety of soul-nurturing surprises and treats. 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, November 5 – 26, 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.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, November 5, 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. Straight Talk About Surrogate Decision Making Thursday, November 7, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Catherine Slye, MA, Spectrum Generations’ aging and disability resource counselor, will shed light on the many free and often little-known resources and support services aimed at making life easier for older adults and those with debilitating conditions such as Parkinson’s. Financial assistance programs will be among the tools covered. Following Slye’s presentation, participants will celebrate National Family Caregivers Month by offering caregivers in attendance a variety of soul-nurturing surprises and treats. 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. Postpartum Support Group Thursdays, November 7 – 21, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center, Cardiac Rehab Solarium 6 Glen Cove Drive, 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 (no group on Thanksgiving). 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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Breastfeeding Class Saturday, November 9, 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. Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Tuesdays, November 12 – December 17, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nativity Lutheran Church, 179 Old County Road, Rockport Tai Chi has been shown to slow the loss of bone density and to improve balance and reduce risk of falls. Join Adrienne Gallant, certified in Tai Chi for Osteoporosis, for this six-week class to gain inner strength, stronger muscles and better balance of both mind and body. $39 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Concussion Support Group Tuesday, November 12, 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 alternates monthly between the Picker Family Resource Center in Rockport and the Biscone Medical Building in Belfast. It is also available via telepractice. Please email mgrant@wcgh.org for more information or to register. The Conversation Wednesday, November 13, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden 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 301-3950 to register. *Click
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Restorative Yoga Wednesdays, November 13 – December 18, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. (No class November 27) 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. $26 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Breastfeeding Basics Wednesday, November 13, 5:00 to 7:00 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. Just for Kids Yoga Thursdays, November 14 – December 12, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Edna Drinkwater School, 56 Bayside Road, Northport Traditionally, children are introduced to yoga through stories, songs and games. We will continue this practice in this four-week 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 is required; scholarships and family discounts available upon request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Pastes, Powders and Potions Thursday, November 14, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Biscone Medical Building Community Room, 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast Join us to learn how to stock your pantry and fridge with healthy homemade basics that are sure to jazz up any dish. $10 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
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Fight the Flu Tuesday, November 12, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, Ground Floor 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Belfast Public Health Nursing will provide free flu shots to adult Belfast residents. More dates will be available in December. From Massachusetts Professor to Maine Farmer Wednesday, November 13, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Penobscot Shores; Ocean House (main building), 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast In 2009, author, naturalist and retired University of Massachusetts Professor John H. Twomey, PhD, moved to a farm in remote Montville with his partner Leigh. In this inspiring, slide-illustrated talk based on his book, Retiring To, Not From, Twomey will share the joys and challenges they have discovered in their commitment to living simply and sustainably as stewards of their land. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 338-2332. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, November 19, 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. Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, November 19, 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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Healthy Slow Cooking Wednesday, November 20, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The Varney Community Building, 24 Veterans Highway, Brooks Join us to sample and prepare slow cooker meals that are as easy to make as they are delicious. You’ll leave with delicious recipes and ingredients for a meal to enjoy at home. $10 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Maine Alpaca Experience Wednesday, November 20, 10:30 a.m. to noon Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Corry Pratt, owner of Maine Alpaca Experience in Northport and Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm in Unity, will speak on her passion for alpaca fiber and the animals that produce it. A selection of products made from Northern Solstice fiber will be available for purchase. Free and open to women age 50-plus. Registration is required. Please call 301-6116 or www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events to register. AARP Driver Safety Course Thursday, November 21, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Penobscot Shores, Ocean House (main building), 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. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for all others. Registration is required, please call 338-2332.
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Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group Tuesday, November 26, 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 held in the pulmonary rehab education room at PBMC. Please call 301-8880 for additional information. COPD Education and Support Group Wednesday, November 27, 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 held in the pulmonary rehab education room at PBMC. Please call 301-8880 for additional information.
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