October Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays, October 1 – 29, 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, October 2 & 16, 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, October 2, noon to 2:00 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden The support group invites all those living with Parkinson’s disease, their families and caregivers to attend the group’s October meeting, featuring a presentation on maintaining optimal respiratory health through the chilly months ahead. Please contact Cassie Walters, 596-3978 or ckwalters66@gmail.com for details. *Click
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Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, October 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. Just for Kids Yoga Tuesdays, October 2 – November 20, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. South School, 30 Broadway, Rockland In this eight-week yoga class, your children will move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach us about happiness, anger, love and much more. $40 registration fee is required. Family discounts available on request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Breastfeeding Support Group Tuesdays October 2 & 16, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Chapel Room, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Pen Bay Medical Center An evening support group for breastfeeding mothers. First and third Tuesday of the each month meeting in the chapel room across from the lab on the main floor of Pen Bay Medical Center. The group is facilitated by a lactation consultant from OB/GYN. It is a drop-in group, please call 921-8345 for more information. Midcoast District Public Health Community Forum Tuesday, October 2, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Unity Barn Raisers, 32 School Street, Unity Join the Knox County Community Health Coalition, Maine CDC, Midcoast Public Health Council, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital to share and discuss health data for Knox and Waldo counties. The purpose of these forums is to present key findings from the Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment, learn from community members about what is important to them and begin to identify community health priorities for our communities. To register, please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950. *Click
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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, October 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. Postpartum Support Group Thursdays, October 4 & 18, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. First Floor Community Room, Biscone Building 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast The postpartum 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 postpartum experiences. 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. Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, October 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. Share your wisdom and experiences while learning more about how you can do the job effectively and keep yourself healthy at the same time. The group is facilitated by Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW. For more information, please call 218-7256. Dance Explorers Thursdays, October 4 – 25, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. South School, 30 Broadway, Rockland In this four-week class with Katie Tranzillo, your children will have their dance passports stamped as they learn the dances of different countries and cultures around the world. Appropriate for children ages 7 to 11. $20 registration fee is required. Family discounts available on request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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Just for Kids Yoga Thursdays, October 4 – November 29, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. (No class November 22) Camden Rockport Elementary School, 11 Children’s Way, Rockport In this eight-week yoga class, your children will move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach us about happiness, anger, love and much more. $40 registration fee is required. Family discounts available on request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, October 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 and epidural; complications; Caesarean birth and other questions you may have. Registration is required, please call 338-9348 to register. Midcoast District Public Health Community Forum Tuesday, October 9, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Stockton Springs Town Office, 217 Main Street, Stockton Springs Join the Knox County Community Health Coalition, Maine CDC, Midcoast Public Health Council, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital to share and discuss health data for Knox and Waldo counties. The purpose of these forums is to present key findings from the Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment, learn from community members about what is important to them and begin to identify community health priorities for our communities. To register, please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950. Breastfeeding Basics Tuesday, October 9, 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. *Click
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Empower Yourself with HeartMath Wednesdays, October 10 – 31, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. UMaine Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast Join Gilda Joffe, certified HeartMath trainer and coach, to learn how to manage stress with scientifically proven strategies that provide higher personal and professional productivity, so you can become your most resilient self. The stress may not change, but you can! $25 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Choosing Vitality: Herbs, Medicinal Foods and Living the Good Life Wednesday, October 10, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Penobscot Shores Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast As we age, vitality becomes an increasingly essential aspect of our health and wellness. Clinical herbalist, Steve Byers, of Herbal Medicine Wellness Clinic will share how to make vitality a priority in guiding decisions for optimal health. He will discuss the powerful role herbal medicine and medicinal foods can play inachieving that vitality by promoting longevity, strengthening immune health and much more. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 338-2332. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Wednesday, October 10, 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. 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. Facilitated by Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW. Drop-ins welcome. No registration required. For more information, please call 218-7256.
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Cancer Education Series: Breast Cancer Wednesday, October 10, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden Journey to Health is pleased to partner with providers from Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital to offer a new cancer education series. Incorporating the latest cancer research, these classes will cover cancer prevention, risk factors and risk reduction, what to expect during treatment and more. Join William Fabricius, MD, to learn about the different types and stages of breast cancer; risk factors including protective factors that may reduce breast cancer risk; and therapeutic approaches for breast cancer treatment and research. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com. All About Apples Tuesday, October 10, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Camden Hills Regional High School, 25 Keelson Drive, Rockport You’ve heard an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Have you ever wondered why? Join us to learn about the many health benefits of your teacher’s favorite snack and create tasty recipes that incorporate apples into every meal of the day. $10 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
Postpartum Support Group Thursdays, October 11 & 25, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center, Cardiac Rehab Solarium, 6 Glen Cove Drive The postpartum 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 postpartum experiences. 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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Introduction to Reflexology Thursday, October 11, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden Join Elisabeth Wolfe, RN, BSN, ARCH certified reflexologist, to learn about the benefits and techniques of reflexology. Reflexology is a specific touch technique applied to the feet, hands and/or ears that provides deep relaxation and supports the body’s ability to heal. Anyone can provide themselves or their loved ones with reflexology after some general education and experience. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Beginner Line Dancing Thursdays, October 11 – November 1, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. East Belfast Elementary School, 14 Swan Lake 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. $25 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. AARP Driver Safety Course Friday, October 12, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Quarry Hill, Anderson Inn, 30 Community Drive, Camden Presented by instructor Paul Sheridan, AARP’s Smart Driver curriculum for adults age 50-plus covers defensive driving, rules of the road, recent changes in automotive technology and more. Maine drivers age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a discount on auto-insurance premiums. $15 for AARP members; $20 for nonmembers. Registration required; 921-6116 or www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Yoga for Back Health Fridays, October 12 – December 7, 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. (No class November 23) Thomaston Yoga Studio, 185 Main Street, Thomaston Join Patti Prema Kristiansen, IAYT certified yoga therapist, to learn stretching and strengthening yoga poses to improve the health of your back. No yoga experience necessary. $50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.courestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click event title for more information
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Easy Going Yoga Fridays, October 12 – December 7, noon to 1:00 p.m. (No class November 23) Knox Center, 6 White Street, Rockland 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. $50 registration fee required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Noon Yoga Fridays, October 12 – November 16, noon to 1:00 p.m. Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont 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. $37.50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
Fight the Flu Saturday, October 13, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 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 throughout September, October, November and December.
Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, October 13, 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 338-9348 to register.
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Midcoast District Public Health Community Forum Monday, October 15, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. St. George Town Office, 3 School Street, St. George Join the Knox County Community Health Coalition, Maine CDC, Midcoast Public Health Council, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital to share and discuss health data for Knox and Waldo counties. The purpose of these forums is to present key findings from the Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment, learn from community members about what is important to them and begin to identify community health priorities for our communities. To register, please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950. Modern Dance for Beginners Mondays, October 15 – November 5, 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Oceanside High School, 400 Broadway, Rockland Join instructor Hanna DeHoff for this “mixed media modern” class, a combination of classic modern dance, jazzdance, African dance, yoga and pilates. Students will explore musicality and creative expression while improving form, strength and flexibility. No previous dance experience necessary. $25 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Simple Strategies for Preventing Falls Tuesday, October 16, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Searsport Public Safety Building, 3 Union Street, Searsport Building balance and strength are essential to preventing falls and maintaining your independence. Join personal trainer Rachael McCormick and certified A Matter of Balance facilitator Megan Day to learn exercises and easy changes you can implement at home to decrease your chances of falling. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or to register Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, October 16, 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. *Click event title for more information
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Beating the Sugar Blues Tuesday, October 16, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Biscone Medical Building, 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast Join us to learn about different types of sugar, how sugar affects your body and your mood, how balancing your diet can help reduce your sugar cravings and more. Participants will sample a sugarless snack and leave with new recipes and ideas. $10 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, October 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. From Massachusetts Professor to Maine Farmer Wednesday, October 17, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Camden Public Library, 55 Main St, Camden Author and former University of Massachusetts Amherst professor John H. Twomey, Ph.D., talks about the benefits of living simply and sustainably. Copies of Twomey’s book, Retiring To, Not From: From Massachusetts Professor to Maine Farmer, 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. Decluttering 101 Wednesday, October 17, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Winterport Memorial Library, 229 Main Street, Winterport 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.
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Homemade Baby Food for Beginners Wednesday, October 17, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Join us to learn simple techniques for preparing, storing and repurposing baby food for all stages to suit babies’ needs as they grow. $10 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or to register. The Daffodil Project Tuesday, October 23, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Waldo County General Hospital is proud to join other local organizations to take part in the Daffodil Project, an initiative that aims to plant one million daffodils in Belfast over the next 10 years. Bring your trowels and gardening gloves and join the Community Health and Wellness team to plant daffodils around the hospital campus. Bulbs will be provided. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free. Homemade Baby Food for Beginners Tuesday, October 23, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Stockton Springs Town Office, 217 Main Street, Stockton Springs Join us to learn simple techniques for preparing, storing and repurposing baby food for all stages to suit babies’ needs as they grow. $10 registration fee is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or to register. WCGH Customer Appreciation Sale Wednesday, October 24, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital Gift Shop 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast We will be offering 10% off everything in the store, with the exception of food items. All proceeds from the WCGH Aid Gift Shop support healthcare related programs and services at WCGH.
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Women After 50: Self-Compassion Wednesday, October 24, 9:00 a.m. to noon Quarry Hill, Anderson Inn, 30 Community Drive, Camden Art therapists and counselors Lisa Cohn, MA, LPC-C, and Bodhi Simpson, LCPC, ATR, will emphasize relaxed, supportive interaction and use of the creative process SoulCollage® in a session designed to help mature women achieve greater self-acceptance. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 921-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Noon Yoga Wednesdays, October 24 – November 14, 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. $37.50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Commit to Sit Wednesdays, October 24 – November 7, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Biscone Medical Building, 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast Join our meditation series to explore different styles and techniques and learn to be more present in your life. The class will provide you with tools to develop a home sitting meditation practice and help you take your practice into everyday activities. $18 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Midcoast District Public Health Community Forum Wednesday, October 24, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Rockland City Hall Council Chambers, 270 Pleasant Street, Rockland Join the Knox County Community Health Coalition, Maine CDC, Midcoast Public Health Council, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital to share and discuss health data for Knox and Waldo counties. The purpose of these forums is to present key findings from the Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment, learn from community members about what is important to them and begin to identify community health priorities for our communities. To register, please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950. *Click
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Intermediate Yoga Wednesdays, October 24 – November 14, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville 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. $37.50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Hypnobirthing Wednesdays, October 24 - November 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C (The October 24 class will be held in Conference Room D) 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. Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, October 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. Tai Chi for Wellness Tuesdays, October 30 – December 11, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (No class November 20) Varney Community Building, 24 Veterans Highway, Brooks Join instructor Adrienne Gallant, certified in Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, for this six-session beginner-level class to increase your strength, flexibility, balance and overall sense of well-being. No previous Tai Chi experience required. $37.50 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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