Summer 2017
Community Health & Wellness Classes Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
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Bite into Summer Welcome to our Journey to Health summer program guide, containing our class offerings for the months of July, August and September. Summer is upon us and we are ready for beach days, garden-fresh veggies and lots of sunshine (with sunscreen, of course!). We hope you’ll join us to discover your new favorite summer side dish, explore new ways to enjoy our natural resources and take time to recharge your body and mind. We’re looking forward to helping you make the most of your summer! In Health & Happiness, The Community Health & Wellness team
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Registration Information How to Register Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com. Classes are listed by the same categories you’ll find in this guide. Simply select the class you’re interested in, click “Register” and complete the registration information. Payment can be in the form of check, credit or debit card. Discounts are available online for seniors (age 65 and older) and veterans (those who served in the armed forces of the United States). Registration is required for all classes unless otherwise noted. If you need help registering for a class, have questions, need financial assistance or would like to request a family discount, please call 921-3950.
Accommodations We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation to participate fully in a Journey to Health class or event, please call 921-3950 at least 48 hours before the start of the class or event. 3
Summer 2017 Classes Healthy Eating & Cooking
Frozen Summer Treats Presto Pesto!
Cooking for Health Series Delicious Summer Sides
Physical Movement
Community Karate Dance for Everyone East Coast Swing Get 5k Ready! Introduction to Sea Kayaking Journey to Health Walking Club
Martial Arts for Kids Noon Yoga Restorative Yoga Self Defense Basics SUP for Beginners
Healthy Mind & Body
Declutter Your Life One-on-One Health Coaching Open Meditation
Restoring Balance with Yoga Nidra Take Charge: Be Tobacco Free Walking Meditation
FREE EVENT: Family FUN Field Day
Join us for our second annual free family FUN field day at Pen Bay Medical Center. Bring your family and friends to enjoy healthy kid-friendly snacks and participate in some fun summer activities: water balloon toss, musical hula hoops, potato sack race, art projects and more.
Date:
Saturday, September 16
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Location:
Pen Bay Medical Center Campus, Rockport
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Healthy Eating & Cooking
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FREE CLASSES: Cooking for Health Series Made possible by a generous gift from the Walmart Foundation, our Cooking for Health series will teach you to create healthy and tasty recipes so you can make better food choices for yourself and your loved ones. Visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to find sessions near you! Eating Well with Diabetes Boost your healthy cooking confidence by learning diabetes cooking basics, like using herbs and spices to reduce sodium and fat and including more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Join us to sample recipes and learn to prepare your own healthy meals at home. Heart Healthy Cooking Would you like to learn to cook tasty, heart-healthy meals that don’t break your budget? This class will teach you to prepare fresh foods you can find in your local supermarket that are good for your heart and your taste buds. Learn to Be Sugar Savvy Even if you don’t think you have much of a sweet tooth, you’re likely eating more sugar than you realize. You may be amazed at how much sugar is added to foods that don’t even taste sweet. Join us to learn how to identify sources of added sugar in your diet and explore options for tasty and healthy alternatives. Practical Plant-Based Cooking Are you curious about what it means to eat a plant-based diet? It does not mean that you are a vegetarian. Join us to explore the ease and health benefits of eating more plants than animals. Quick & Healthy Family Meals Finding quick, kid friendly meals can seem daunting at times. Join this class to prepare and enjoy delicious and healthy recipes, learn how to engage children in the cooking process and leave with tips for saving money and planning meals for the week. 6
Delicious Summer Sides
Frozen Summer Treats
Dates: Thursday, July 6
Dates: Monday, July 17
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Rockland Congregational Church
Location:
Rockland Congregational Church
Cost:
$10
Cost:
$10
Dates: Tuesday, July 11
Dates: Monday, August 21
Time:
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Stockton Springs Town Office
Location:
Cost:
$10
University of Maine Hutchinson Center, Belfast
Cost:
$10
Are you looking to impress your family and friends at your next picnic or gathering? Look no further. Join us as we add a splash of color and a sprinkle of new flavors to your side dishes that will not only be healthy and delicious, but will have everyone asking you for the recipe!
Beat the heat with these cool and healthy summer treats that your whole family will enjoy. Have fun and awaken your taste buds as we turn your favorite fruits into homemade frozen treats such as sorbets, popsicles, ice cream and more. This class is kid-friendly.
Presto Pesto! Pesto isn’t just about basil anymore. We will share a simple formula with you so you can create pesto with your other favorite herbs, nuts and cheeses. Join us as we enhance flavor using healthy herbs to take pesto to a new level. Dates: Monday, September 11
Dates: Tuesday, September 12
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Time:
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Rockland Congregational Church
Location:
Stockton Springs Town Office
Cost:
$10
Cost:
$10
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Physical Movement
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FREE CLASS: Journey to Health Walking Club Dates: Wednesdays, September 6 & 20 Time: 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Location: Belfast City Park Dates: Wednesdays, September 13 & 27 Time: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: Belfast Rail Trail Looking for a group activity for that extra support to get up and go? Join Community Health & Wellness staff for weekly walks around Waldo County. Walks are free and open to all, weather permitting. No registration required. Please call 921-3950 for more information.
Community Karate Dates:
Tuesdays, July 11 - September 26
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Location:
Unity College
Cost:
$75
Come one, come all to learn the basics of karate with Certified Karate Instructor Aaron Taylor. Experience the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of traditional karate. This class is appropriate for participants ages 7 and older. Great for families. No previous karate experience required. 10
Dance for Everyone
East Coast Swing
Dates: Thursdays, September 7 - 28
Dates: Thursdays, September 7 - 28
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Location:
Rockland Congregational Church
Cost:
$25
Cost:
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church Camden $25
Dates: Mondays, September 11 - October 2 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Come experience this four-session dance program designed specifically for people with movement difficulties that combines accessible dance moves and opportunities to explore one’s natural creativity through movement. Dance steps and inspiring music are carefully chosen by instructor Katie Tranzillo so that participants feel comfortable, safe and graceful. Participants are encouraged to bring a friend, family member or caregiver to join in the fun for free.
Location:
East Belfast Elementary School
Cost:
$25
Join us for an introduction to East Coast Swing. We will teach you the basic footwork to this fun, happy and upbeat dance. You will build your confidence on the dance floor and we are sure you will find out why swing dancers are some of the happiest people around!
Get 5k Ready! Have you always wanted to complete a 5k? With proper training, it is possible! Join personal trainer Rachael McCormick for an eight-week program that will gradually help you build your endurance and strength, as well as provide you tips and techniques to make your first 5k or your next 5k not only fun, but successful. This class will lead up to the Energy4Life 5k on September 30 in Rockland. 11
Dates:
Wednesdays, August 2 - September 27 (No class August 16)
Time: 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Location:
Rockland Downtown Boardwalk
Cost:
$40
Introduction to Sea Kayaking
Martial Arts for Kids
Dates: Mondays, July 3 & 31 Thursdays, August 17 & 31, September 14
Dates:
Tuesdays, July 18 - September 19
Time: Time:
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Ages 3 - 6 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Ages 7 - 11
Location:
Nativity Lutheran Church, Rockport
Cost:
$62.50 (family discounts available)
Dates:
Wednesdays, July 19 - September 20
Time: Time:
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Ages 3 - 6 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Ages 7 - 11
Location:
The Varney Community Building, Brooks
Cost:
$62.50 (family discounts available)
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. September class 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location:
Beach adjacent to Belfast Boathouse
Cost:
$30 per outing
Dates: Wednesdays, July 5 & 19; August 2 & 16; September 6 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. September class 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Cost:
Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk, Camden Harbor $30 per outing
With the miles of coastline and many lakes in Maine, kayaking is a great way to stay active. 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. Registration fee includes tandem kayaks and gear.
Are you looking for an activity to channel your child’s abundance of energy? If so, sign them up for this class with Master Randy Gelo. Not only will your child have fun, but he or she will learn self-discipline as well as how to work with others. No previous martial arts experience required.
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Noon Yoga
Restorative Yoga
Dates:
Mondays, July 10 - August 28
Time:
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Tuesdays, July 18 - September 12 (No class August 1)
Location:
Knox Center, Rockland
Cost:
$50
Dates:
Wednesdays, July 12 - September 6 (No class August 2)
Time:
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Location:
University of Maine Hutchinson Center, Belfast
Time: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Location: Thomaston Yoga Studio
Cost:
$50
Cost:
Time: 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. Location: Biscone Medical Building, Belfast Cost:
$50
Dates: Wednesdays, July 19 - September 13 (No class August 2)
$50
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.
Yoga is a gentle way to improve your physical and mental well-being. This class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress, improve joint mobility and relax. Appropriate for anyone regardless of yoga experience.
Self Defense Basics
Dates: Mondays, July 31 - August 21 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Do you want to gain confidence and feel aware, prepared and ready to handle any situation? Join Master Randy Gelo for this four-session class to learn a system of practical, proven self-defense techniques and strategies for personal safety.
Location: Rockland Congregational Church Cost:
$25
Dates: Thursdays, September 7 - 28 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Location: East Belfast Elementary School Cost:
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$25
SUP for Beginners
Dates: Wednesdays, July 12 & 26; August 9 & 23; September 13
Want to try stand up paddle boarding (SUP)? Join us on scenic Megunticook River with Maine Sport Outfitters to learn basic SUP skills including strokes needed to control the board and how to get on and off the board safely. Weather permitting.
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location:
Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook River Camden
Cost:
$20 per outing
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Healthy Mind & Body
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FREE CLASSES: Declutter Your Life Dates: Thursday, July 20 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Location:
Stockton Springs Town Office
Do you feel like your life may be in need of some spring cleaning? Do you feel a bit stressed, or that you’re just not on your “A” game? If so, join us for this two-session class to learn to identify physical and mental clutter and strategies to clear your space - and your mind - to get back to your best self.
Open Meditation Dates: Wednesdays Time: 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Location: Biscone Medical Building, Belfast Practice the art of meditation to build resilience, manage stress and enhance well-being. No experience necessary and no registration required. 16
One-on-One Health Coaching Making healthy lifestyle changes often isn’t easy and you may find yourself needing extra support. Health coaching is a great opportunity to uncover your values and help you identify personal goals to increase your overall wellbeing. Our Certified Health and Wellness Coaches provide you with tools to set realistic goals and help you self-motivate in a welcoming and supportive environment. Join us for one-on-one support.
Dates: By appointment Please call for free consultation
Restoring Balance with Yoga Nidra
Take Charge: Be Tobacco Free
Dates:
Thursdays, August 10 - 24
Dates:
Time:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, July 5 - August 9 (No class August 2)
Time:
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Biscone Medical Building, Belfast
Cost:
$20
Dates:
Wednesdays, August 30 - September 27
Time:
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Picker Family Resource Center, Rockport
Cost:
$20
Location: Rockland Congregational Church Cost:
$18
Dates:
Thursdays, August 31 - September 14
Time:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Biscone Medical Building, Belfast Cost:
$18
Yoga Nidra is a guided deep relaxation meditation that helps reduce stress and heal physical, mental and emotional imbalances. Krishna Peter Perry, co-founder of ShivaShakti School of Yoga and Healing Arts, will lead students as they lie down to rest their bodies and minds in the deep restorative practices of yoga nidra. 17
Location:
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Cost:
Please call 921-3950 for packages and pricing
You were tobacco free once; with a plan and support, you can be again. Join this class to explore tobacco dependence, learn ways to overcome cravings and environmental triggers, discuss medication options and provide social support. You will develop a plan and gain tools to increase your confidence in your new tobacco-free life.
FREE CLASS: Walking Meditation You don’t always have to be seated to meditate. Bringing mindfulness into our natural activities, like walking, can have the same health benefits and be immensely relaxing. Join Health & Wellness Coach Barbara Crowley to practice a new way of meditating.
Dates:
Monday, July 24
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Location:
Belfast Free Library
Dates:
Monday, August 28
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Location:
Rockland Congregational Church
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Class Locations Belfast
Camden
Belfast Boathouse 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk 16 Bay View Street, Camden, ME 04843
Belfast City Park Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Shirt Tail Point Route 105, Camden, ME 04843
Belfast Free Library 106 High Street, Belfast, ME 04915
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church 33 Chestnut Street, Camden, ME 04843
Belfast Rail Trail 501 High Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Liberty
Biscone Medical Building 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Liberty Community Hall 3 Serenity Lane, Liberty, ME 04949
East Belfast Elementary School 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Lincolnville
University of Maine Hutchinson Center 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Lincolnville Community Building 18 Searsmont Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849
Waldo County General Hospital 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Rockland
Brooks The Varney Community Building 24 Veterans Highway, Brooks, ME 04921
Knox Center 6 White Street, Rockland, ME 04841 Rockland Congregational Church 180 Limerock Street, Rockland, ME 04841 Rockland Downtown Boardwalk Main Street, Rockland
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Rockport
Unity
Nativity Lutheran Church 179 Old County Road, Rockport, ME 04856
Unity College 90 Quaker Hill Road, Unity, ME 04988
Pen Bay Medical Center 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport, ME 04856
Warren
Picker Family Resource Center 756 Commercial Street, Rockport, ME 04856
St. George St. George Town Office 3 School Street, St. George, ME 04860
Second Congregational Church 252 Main Street, Warren, ME 04864
Washington Washington Village Church 33 Liberty Road, Washington, ME 04574
Stockton Springs Stockton Springs Town Office 217 Main Street, Stockton Springs, ME 04981
Thomaston Thomaston Yoga Studio 185 Main Street, Thomaston, ME 04861
Union People’s United Methodist Church 31 Depot Street, Union, ME 04862 20
Cancellation Policy Class Cancellations Journey to Health reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unexpected events. If either occurs, we will notify you by email and your class fees will be refunded.
Weather Cancellations If Journey to Health cancels a class due to weather, we will put a message on our voicemail at 921-3950 at least two hours before the class start time. You can also find cancellations posted on our Facebook page: facebook.com/J2HWellness Due to our large geographic region (Knox and Waldo counties), classes may be canceled in one location but not at another. Please call with any questions.
Refunds Class fees will be refunded if a class is cancelled. No refunds will be given within 24 hours of a class start time or after a class has started. Refunds will be issued in the manner payment was made and may take up to three weeks for processing. To request a refund, please call 921-3950.
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CarePartners Having trouble paying for medicine? Having trouble paying for healthcare? No health insurance? CarePartners is a large network of doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers who have volunteered to provide many healthcare services you may need such as: • • • •
Regular check-ups and care when you are sick Prescription medications you can afford Lab, x-ray and hospital services at no cost Referrals to services and resources
We help everyone find services and programs. Even if you don’t qualify for the CarePartners program, we can help you find and apply for other free and low cost healthcare and prescription services. For more information about the CarePartners program, or for help finding healthcare services, contact your local CarePartners office: Knox County: 921-3967 | Waldo County: 930-2644
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Picker Family Resource Center 756 Commercial Street Rockport, Maine 04856