October Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Cancer Support Group Tuesdays, October 1 and 15, 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, October 1, noon to 2:00 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Find practical as well as creative ways to ease the challenges of living with a chronic illness. Speaking will be occupational therapist Kristina DiSciullo, MS, OTR/L, of MaineHealth Care at Home. 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, October 1 – 29, 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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Events: October
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Self Compassion for a Happy Life Tuesdays, October 1 – 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lincolnville Community Building, 18 Searsmont Road, Lincolnville In this class you will learn how to redirect and reframe your thoughts through mindfulness practice and tune into your inner nature through brief but powerful guided meditations. You’ll explore how selfcompassion can lead to incredible transformation and mental, emotional and spiritual growth. $27 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, October 1, 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. Mindful Eating Wednesdays, October 2 – 16, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland This class can help you reduce over-eating and help you feel better, without dieting. You will be re-acquainted with the balance of enjoying the food you eat and eating foods that fuel your long term well-being. $19.50 registration fee is required. Please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Postpartum Support Group Thursdays, October 3 – 24, 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. 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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Events: October
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Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, October 5, 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. Fight the Flu Monday, October 7, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center, Conference Room A (next to the Bay View CafÊ), 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport The Pharmacy at Pen Bay Medical Center will provide free flu shots to adults. Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays, October 7 – 28, 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. Concussion Support Group Tuesday, October 8, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (Second Tuesday of each month) Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, Rockport 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. *Click
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Events: October
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Trail Talk Tuesday, October 8, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Moose Point State Park, 310 W. Main Street, Searsport Walkers and joggers of all fitness levels are invited to come together with clinical team members from Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital to exercise and learn about the many health benefits of being active. Whether you are new to exercise, considering training for a 5k or an avid runner, this group is for you. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Free. Talk and Tasting: Celebrating Oktoberfest Wednesday, October 9, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Penobscot Shores, Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast Trace the origins of the festive tradition of Oktoberfest with world traveler Diane Bean (owner and travel advisor for Off ON Vacation Travel) while sampling W.A. Bean and Sons’ specialty sausages and other Oktoberfest-fare compliments of Penobscot Shores’ chefs. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please call 338-2332. Noon Yoga Wednesdays, October 9 – November 6, noon to 1:00 p.m. (No class October 23) Knox Center, 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. $26 registration fee is required. Please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or to register. Ask a Doc: Community Chat Thursday, October 10, 6:00 p.m. Troy A. Howard Middle School, 173 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast Do you have questions about how Maine’s new vaccination and car seat safety laws will impact you? Join us to discuss the laws with members of the Waldo County General Hospital medical team, take a spin on a smoothie bike, get your flu shot and more. To RSVP or for more information, please email acrawford@wcgh.org. Free. *Click
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AARP Driver Safety Course Friday, October 11, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 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 is required, please call 301-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Free Screening Mammograms Saturday, October 12, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PBMC Radiology, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport WCGH Radiology, 118 Northport, Ave, Belfast Early detection is your best protection against breast cancer. PBMC and WCGH will offer free screening mammograms for uninsured patients. For WCGH, please call 505-4553 to make an appointment. For PBMC, please call 301-6980. Breastfeeding Class Saturday, October 12, 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. Fight the Flu Monday, October 14, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center, Conference Room A (next to the Bay View CafÊ) 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport The Pharmacy at Pen Bay Medical Center will provide free flu shots to adults. Fight the Flu Tuesday, October 15, 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 November and December.
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Events: October
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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, October 15, 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, October 15, 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. A Toast to Craft Beers Wednesday, October 16, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Bill Stinson, owner of The Pour Farm, a nano-brewery in Union, will speak on the history and art of craft beer making and offer tastings of selected Pour Farm brews paired with Oktoberfest-themed refreshments. Registration is required, please call 301-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Hypnobirthing October 16 – November 13, 6:00 to 8:00 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 301-8337.
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Trail Talk Thursday, October 17, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Erickson Fields Preserve, 164 West Street, Rockport Walkers and joggers of all fitness levels are invited to come together with clinical team members from Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital to exercise and learn about the many health benefits of being active. Whether you are new to exercise, considering training for a 5k or an avid runner, this group is for you. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Free. E-Cigarettes & Vaping Tuesday, October 22, 4:45 to 6:00 p.m. UMaine Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast Vaping has become a public health concern in recent years, and the products are rapidly evolving. Join us to learn about this nicotine delivery system, why it has become so popular, and how you can help raise awareness about this dangerous new fad. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Free. Preparing for Childbirth Tuesdays, October 22 – November 5, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, Rockport Join Leah Kohlstrom, doula and childbirth educator, for this engaging class to learn all about childbirth, including how to plan for delivery, the stages of labor and caring for your newborn. This class will answer your questions so you can better prepare for your birthing experience. $60 registration fee is required and covers mom and partner. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Women After 50: Courageous Communication Wednesday, October 23, 9:00 a.m. to noon Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Quarry Hill’s popular Women After 50 series continues with an interactive session aimed at helping participants connect authentically and compassionately with themselves and others. Facilitated by certified Nonviolent Communication educator Peggy Smith. Registration is required, please call 301-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events.
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Fabulous Fall Flavors Wednesday, October 23, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Lean into fall with this flavorful cooking class, where you’ll discover healthy new ways to enjoy your favorite fall foods. $10 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. E-Cigarettes & Vaping Wednesday, October 23, 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Winterport Memorial Library, 229 Main Street, Winterport Vaping has become a public health concern in recent years, and the products are rapidly evolving. Join us to learn about this nicotine delivery system, why it has become so popular, and how you can help raise awareness about this dangerous new fad. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Free. Fight the Flu Thursday, October 24, 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 November and December. Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group Tuesday, October 29, 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.
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A Matter of Balance Tuesdays, October 29 – December 17, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The Residence at Tall Pines, 24 Martin Lane, Belfast 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 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. COPD Education and Support Group Wednesday, October 30, 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. Guided Meditation for Healing Thursdays, October 31 – November 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mildred Stevens Williams Memorial Library 2916 Sennebec Road, Appleton Energy healer Diana Maria Chapin will guide you in healing meditations 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. $36 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
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