September Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Cancer Support Group Tuesdays, September 4 & 18, 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, September 4, 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 join them for the group’s September meeting, featuring a presentation on the particular benefits of home health care for those with Parkinson’s. Please contact Cassie Walters, 596-3978 or ckwalters66@gmail.com for details. Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, September 4 – 25 , 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. *Click
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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, September 4, 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. Breastfeeding Basics Tuesday, September 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C, 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. Fight the Flu Wednesday, September 5, 5:00 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 throughout Septmeber, October, November and December. Introduction to Sea Kayaking Wednesday, September 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk, 16 Bayview Street, Camden Join us for a leisurely tour of our beautiful Midcoast with Maine Sport Outfitters’ Registered Maine Guides. Basic paddling and safety instructions will be provided. Children ages 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting. $30 registration fee is required and includes kayaks and gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, September 6, 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. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, September 8, 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. Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays, September 10 – 24, 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. Restoring Balance with Yoga Nidra Mondays, September 10 – 24, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Lea Smith, certified yoga instructor, will lead students as they lie down to rest their bodies and minds in the deep restorative practices of yoga nidra. $18 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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Vertigo and Dizziness: What You Should Know Wednesday, September 12, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Penobscot Shores Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast Specializing in the emerging field of vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT), certified vestibular therapist Moriah H. Grant, OTD, OTR/L, CVT of Waldo County General Hospital’s Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Center, will offer hope to those struggling with vertigo and dizziness. Discover how VRT can help and how it works. Also, learn about the causes of vertigo and the most effective ways to treat, manage and even eliminate the distressing symptoms. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Wednesday, September 12, 1:15 to 2:45 pm 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. Cooking for Two Wednesday, September 12, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Stockton Springs Town Office, 217 Main Street, Stockton Springs Cooking for Two will teach you to shop efficiently and prepare delicious food on a smaller scale so you can enjoy a variety of meals while saving money and wasting less food. $10 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, September 15, 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. *Click
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Decluttering 101 Monday, September 17, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Vose Library, 392 Common Road, Union 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 visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, September 18, 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, September 18, 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. Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Italy Wednesday, September 19, 10:30 a.m. to noon Quarry Hill, Anderson Inn, 30 Community Drive, Camden Speaker Pat O’Brien, co-owner of FIORE Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars leads an interactive tasting event centered on balsamic vinegar produced by Modena’s famed Acetaia Villa San Donnino. 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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On-the-Go Breakfasts Thursday, September 20, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Sweet Tree Arts, 4 Church Street, Hope Join this class to create and sample delicious breakfast recipes that are easy to prepare and will fuel you for your day. $10 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, September 25 noon to 1:00 p.m. (Last Tuesday of every month) Pen Bay Medical Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Roe Chiacchio, RN, CPT, CDP will be the guest speaker at this months support group. Held in the pulmonary rehab education room. Please call 921-8880 for additional information. Fight the Flu Tuesday, September 25, 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 throughout Septmeber, October, November and December. Brain Wellness: Dispelling Myths and Highlighting Realities Thursday, September 27, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Quarry Hill, Anderson Inn, 30 Community Drive, Camden Speaker Yuval Malinsky of senior-living software developer Vigorous Mind will focus on effective, science-backed, nonpharmacological ways to maintain cognitive function, engaging participants in exercises that show how to integrate those strategies into daily life. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration is required, please visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events or call call 921-6116. *Click
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