Journey to Health Winter Guide

Winter 2019

Community Health & Wellness Classes Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital

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Winter 2019 Classes Healthy Eating & Cooking Bento Box Lunches Cozy Curries Meatless Mondays

Physical Movement A Matter of Balance Beginner Line Dancing Easy Going Yoga Family Fun Yoga Gentle Yoga Flow Intermediate Yoga Just for Kids Yoga

Healthy Mind

Commit to Sit Empower Yourself with HeartMath Introduction to Reflexology Mindful Eating: A Practice No More Bedtime Battles

One Pan Wonders Undercover Veggies

Noon Yoga Old School Aerobics Restorative Yoga Simple Strategies for Preventing Falls Tai Chi for Wellness Tai Chi II Yoga for Back Health

The Conversation What if it’s a Concussion?

What is HeartMath?

Yoga Nidra

FREE EVENT: Colon Cancer Prevention & Awareness Day Date:

Tuesday, March 19

Time: Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Location:

Pen Bay Medical Center Campus, Rockport

Join us for an afternoon focused on colon cancer awareness and prevention. Events will include an educational talk with gastroenterologist Kirk Bernadino, MD; an open house of Pen Bay Medical Center’s Endoscopy department; and the opportunity to walk through a giant inflatable colon and learn more about colon cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment.

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Healthy Eating & Cooking

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Bento Box Lunches Date:

Tuesday, April 9

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Lincolnville Community Building

Cost:

$10

Have you heard about Bento boxes, a Japanese style of presenting food in a segmented box? The boxes offer a variety of tasty items and have become a trendy and Instagram-able lunch sensation. Join us to make some adorably fun, no-cook Bento-style lunch boxes.

Cozy Curries Dates:

Tuesday, February 12

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport

Cost:

$10

Nothing is more warming than a homemade curry.

Whether you’re a curry connoisseur or a naan bread novice, join us in making traditional but approachable curries with ingredients anyone can find at the grocery store. Offered in conjunction with Five Town CSD Adult Community Education.

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Meatless Mondays

One Pan Wonders

Dates:

Monday, January 28

Dates:

Tuesday, March 12

Time:

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Time:

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Rockland Congregational Church

Location:

Cost:

$10

Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport

Cost:

$10

Have you considered reducing how much meat you eat but find you can’t commit? Going vegetarian one day a week is a great place to start. Celebrate “Meatless Monday” with us and cook up some hearty recipes that will leave you feeling full and inspired.

At the end of a long day, you probably don’t want to spend much time cooking and you definitely don’t want to wash a lot of dishes. Join us to learn how to make delicious, no-fuss one-pan meals that could feed a family or make lunches for a whole week. Offered in conjunction with Five Town CSD Adult Community Education.

Undercover Veggies Dates:

Tuesday, March 26

Time:

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

The Varney Community Building, Brooks

Cost:

$10

Eating a variety of vegetables every day can be tricky, especially if you have a picky eater on your hands. Join us to learn clever ways to sneak whole servings of vegetables into your family’s favorite foods. From macaroni to meatloaf, even the pickiest eaters won’t be able to spot these undercover veggies!

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Physical Movement

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FREE CLASSES: A Matter of Balance Dates:

Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 5 - 28

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Location:

Penobscot Shores, Belfast

Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. 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.

Simple Strategies for Preventing Falls Dates:

Monday, January 28

Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Location:

Tall Pines, Belfast

Many believe that falls are inevitable as we get older. That doesn’t have to be the case. 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.

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Beginner Line Dancing

Easy Going Yoga

Dates:

Dates:

Fridays, January 18 - March 8

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Time:

Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Captain Albert E. Stevens School, Belfast

Location:

Salvation Army, Rockland

Cost:

$52

Cost:

$26

Dates:

Thursdays, January 17 - February 7

Thursdays, March 7 - 28

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Cost:

Dates:

Captain Albert E. Stevens School, Belfast $26

Wednesdays, April 3 - 24

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Stockton Springs Town Office

Cost:

$26

Come stomp, slide and grapevine with us!

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.

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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.

Family Fun Yoga Dates:

Wednesdays, January 23 - February 13

Time:

4:45 - 5:45 p.m.

Location:

Ananda Yoga and Wellness, Belfast

Cost:

$46

Dates:

Wednesdays, March 6 - 27

Time:

4:45 - 5:45 p.m.

Location:

Ananda Yoga and Wellness, Belfast

Cost:

$46

This new parent-child yoga class will provide an introduction to mindfulness in a fun, playful way for both child and adult. This is a child-centered active series emphasizing movement, music and healthy self-awareness. Class cost includes one adult and one child (age six to 11); children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Gentle Yoga Flow

Intermediate Yoga

Dates:

Dates:

Tuesdays, January 15 - March 12 (No class February 19)

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Mildred Stevens Williams Memorial Library, Appleton

Cost:

$52

This playful gentle flow class is designed for all levels. Certified yoga instructor Kyla Cech will offer lots of verbal cues for alignment, breath and grounding and introduce poses with several alternatives to suit a wide range of students. This class follows a hatha yoga structure with a more energizing first half and a relaxing ending.

Thursdays, February 28 - April 4

Time: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

Location:

Rockland Congregational Church

Cost:

$39

If you have built a strong foundation in beginner yoga, Intermediate Yoga is just for you. This class is designed for students who have had some yoga experience and would like to further their practice and explore a wider variety of poses and styles.

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Just for Kids Yoga

Noon Yoga

Traditionally, children are introduced to yoga through stories, songs and games. We will continue this practice in our Just for Kids Yoga class, where your children will move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach us about happiness, anger, love and much more.

Dates:

Just for Kids Yoga will be offered at Appleton Village School, Camden Rockport Elementary School, Captain Albert E. Stevens School, Lincolnville Central School and St. George Municipal School Unit.

Mondays, January 28 - March 25 (No class February 18)

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Knox Center, Rockland

Cost:

$52

Dates:

Tuesdays, January 29 - March 26 (No class February 19)

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Ananda Yoga and Wellness, Belfast

Cost:

$52

Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register for a class near you!

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.

Old School Aerobics

Restorative Yoga

Dates:

Dates:

Mondays, February 25 - March 18

Time: 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

Location:

Pen Bay Physicians Building

Cost:

$26

Are your leg warmers getting dusty? Do you miss your Richard Simmons workout? You have come to the right place. Join personal trainer Rachael McCormick for a fun, easy to follow routine that will get your heart pumping and put a smile on your face. Leg warmers optional.

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Wednesdays, February 6 - March 20 (No class February 20)

Time: 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.

Location:

47 Main Street Studio, St. George

Cost:

$39

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.

Tai Chi for Wellness

Tai Chi II

Dates:

Dates:

Tuesdays, January 8 - February 12

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Location:

Nativity Lutheran Church, Rockport

Cost:

$39

Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise that is easy on the joints and good for your whole body. 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.

Tuesdays, February 26 - April 16 (No class March 12)

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Location:

Nativity Lutheran Church, Rockport

Cost:

$45.50

If you’re ready to move forward in your Tai Chi journey, Tai Chi II will help you take your practice to the next level. This class builds off the moves learned in Tai Chi for Wellness with more complex forms that help build strength and balance. Completion of Tai Chi for Wellness is a pre-requisite for participating in this class.

Yoga for Back Health Dates:

Wednesdays, April 3 - May 1 (No class April 17)

Time: 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Lincolnville Central School

Cost:

$26

Dates:

Fridays, April 5 - 26

Time: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Location:

Thomaston Yoga Studio

Cost:

$26

Do you suffer from chronic back pain or soreness? 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.

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Healthy Mind

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Commit to Sit

Empower Yourself with HeartMath

Dates:

Dates:

Wednesdays, March 27 - April 10

Wednesdays, March 6 - 27

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Location:

Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport

Location:

Picker Family Resource Center, Rockport

Cost:

$18

Cost:

$26

Is meditation new to you or are you looking to have a deeper, more meaningful practice? If so, 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. Offered in conjunction with Five Town CSD Adult Community Education.

Everyone feels stressed from time to time. But what is stress? How does it affect your health?

And what can you do about it? 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!

FREE CLASSES: Introduction to Reflexology Date: Tuesday, February 5 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Location:

Carver Memorial Library, Searsport

Join Elisabeth Wolfe, RN, BSN, ARCB 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.

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Mindful Eating: A Practice We all have the ability to be mindful, to observe what is happening in the present moment with curiosity and kindness. Mindful eating is not about good foods and bad foods, it is about developing awareness of your experiences with food and sensing your physical cues of hunger and satisfaction. Join this four-week class to explore how you can shift from being controlled by food to being at ease with your choices and with eating.

Dates:

Thursdays, January 10 - 31

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Location:

Biscone Medical Building, Belfast

Cost:

$26

FREE CLASSES: No More Bedtime Battles

The Conversation

Date: Thursday, April 25

Date: Wednesday, February 20

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Location:

Location:

Pen Bay Physicians Building, Rockport

Rockland Congregational Church

Date: Thursday, April 25

Date: Tuesday, April 23

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Location:

Location:

Waldo County General Hospital, Belfast

Do you dread the constant bedtime battles? Sleep is as important to your child’s health and well-being as good nutrition and physical activity, but most children are not getting enough. Come learn six ways to help get bedtime back on a peaceful track. This class, geared for parents and caregivers of children age six months to three years, will cover ways to lay the foundation for healthy sleep and address common sleep problems.

You can attend this class in person or through Zoom.

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Carver Memorial Library, Searsport

End of life care is not easy to talk about but these are some of the most important conversations you can have with your loved ones. This free class will help you consider what is most important to you so you gain confidence with starting end-of-life care conversations on your own.

FREE CLASSES: What if it’s a Concussion?

What is HeartMath?

Date: Wednesday, April 3

Dates:

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Location:

Location:

Rockland Congregational Church

Did you know that you don’t need to hit your head or lose consciousness to have a concussion? Or that it can take a week for symptoms of concussion to erupt? Join Moriah Grant, OTD, OTR/L, for an informative and interactive discussion about how to recognize and manage concussions.

Wednesday, February 13 Picker Family Resource Center Rockport

Are you interested in HeartMath but confused about what it is? Join Gilda Joffe, certified HeartMath trainer and coach, to learn how you can manage stress with the scientifically proven strategies used in HeartMath.

Yoga Nidra Yoga nidra is a guided deep relaxation meditation that helps reduce stress and heal physical, mental and emotional imbalances.

Barbara Crowley, certified yoga nidra instructor, will lead students as they lie down to rest their bodies and minds in the deep restorative practices of yoga nidra.

Dates:

Tuesdays, April 2 & 9

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Location:

Sweet Tree Arts, Hope

Cost:

$12

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Class Locations Appleton

Brooks

Mildred Stevens Williams Memorial Library 2916 Sennebec Road, Appleton, ME 04862

Varney Community Building 24 Veterans Highway, Brooks, ME 04921

Appleton Village School 737 Union Road, Appleton, ME 04862

Hope

Belfast

Sweet Tree Arts 4 Church Street, Hope, ME 04847

Ananda Yoga and Wellness 9B Beaver Street, Belfast, ME 04915

Lincolnville

Captain Albert E. Stevens School 31 Elementary Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915

Lincolnville Central School 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849

Penobscot Shores 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast ME 04915

Lincolnville Community Building 18 Searsmont Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849

Tall Pines 24 Martin Lane, Belfast, ME 04915

Rockland

Waldo County General Hospital 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915 WCGH Biscone Medical Building 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915

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Knox Center 6 White Street, Rockland, ME 04841 Rockland Congregational Church 180 Limerock Street, Rockland, ME 04841 Salvation Army 27 Payne Avenue, Rockland, ME 04841

Rockport

St. George

Camden Hills Regional High School 25 Keelson Drive, Rockport, ME 04856

47 Main Street Studio 47 Main Street, St. George, ME 04860

Camden Rockport Elementary School 11 Children’s Way, Rockport, ME 04856

St. George Municipal School Unit 65 Main Street, St. George, ME 04860

Nativity Lutheran Church 179 Old County Road, Rockport, ME 04856

Stockton Springs

Pen Bay Medical Center 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport, ME 04856

Stockton Springs Town Office 217 Main Street, Stockton Springs, ME 04981

Pen Bay Physicians Building 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport, ME 04856

Thomaston

Picker Family Resource Center 756 Commercial Street, Rockport, ME 04856

Thomaston Yoga Studio 185 Main Street, Thomaston, ME 04861

Searsport Carver Memorial Library 12 Union Street, Searsport, ME 04974

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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.

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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 921-3950 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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Other Services Adult Community Education We are proud to partner with Five Town CSD Adult Community Education to offer a variety of wellness classes. Look for the classes offered at Camden Hills Regional High School throughout this class guide!

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 well-being. 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

Location:

Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital

Cost:

Please call 921-3950 for packages and pricing

Worksite Wellness The Community Health & Wellness team at Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital offers programs to support employee wellness and engagement at local businesses. We provide a variety of wellness services to meet the specific needs of your business and our certified health and wellness coaches are committed to helping individuals be their best and healthiest selves.

For more information about our Worksite Wellness services, please contact Vikki Swan at 921-3963.

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Worksite Wellness Pen Bay Medical Center Waldo County General Hospital

Snowshoe Lending Are you interested in trying showshoes on your own? We have a limited number of snowshoes that we lend to the community free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Please call 921-3950 to reserve snowshoes or for more information.

Tobacco Treatment Resources Center for Tobacco Independence

207-662-7150

Maine Tobacco Helpline

800-207-1230

Tobacco Treatment Coaching

207-921-3950

Quit for Life Program

www.quitnow.net

Smokefree Program www.smokefree.gov

Picker Family Resource Center 756 Commercial Street Rockport, Maine 04856