November Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Tuesday, November 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.
Gentle Birth Wednesdays, November 3 - 24, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Virtual class Enjoy this new approach to child birth class that combines 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 virtual access. Plese call 301-8337 to register.
Breastfeeding Class Tuesday, November 9, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Virtual class This single two-hour class provides a pre-birth opportunity to ask questions and learn about breastfeeding and returning to work. Preregistration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please call 301-8337 to register.
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Events: November
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Take a Break with Guided Meditation Wednesdays, November 10 - December 15, noon to 12:30 p.m. Virtual class Making time in your day to recharge can be as simple as tuning in for as much of this short meditation break as you can. The class will begin with a 15 to 20 minute guided meditation, followed by five minutes of silent meditation and a brief time for reflections and questions. 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. Eating Better on a Budget Mondays, November 15 - December 6, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Virtual class Join SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators from Knox and Waldo counties for this free four-week class that will give you the skills to shop, cook and eat healthy foods while stretching your SNAP dollars and staying within your grocery budget. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Concussion Support Group Tuesday, November 16, noon to 1:00 p.m. Virtual meeting Healing from a brain injury takes a long time. 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. Pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please email mgrant@wcgh.org to register. Easy Going Yoga Tuesdays, November 16 - December 21, noon to 1:00 p.m. Virtual class 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. Preregistration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealthcoursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
better. together.
Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.
Events: November
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Tuesday, November 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.
Advance Care Planning Workshop Wednesday, November 17, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Virtual class Join trained advance care planning facilitator Vikki Webster 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.
Naloxone Training Tuesday, November 30, noon to 1:00 p.m. Virtual meeting Naloxone is a life-saving medication that is used to counter the effects od drugs like heroin and prescription narcotics. Join providers from Pen Bay Medical Center to learn how to use naloxone to save the life of anyone who is experiencing an opioid overdose. This training is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain access to virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.