PBMC & WCGH April 2022 Events Calendar

April Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Tuesday, April 5, 6:00 p.m.

Virtual Meeting The Alzheimer’s Support Group provides information and support to area residents who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Currently the group is meeting via Zoom. Free.

Those interested in participating should contact Cheri R. Blouin, LSW, at 301-6237 or at cblouin@pbmc.org for the meeting details.

Happy Wanderers Hiking Group: Head of Tide Preserve Thursday, April 7, 10:00 a.m. to noon Head of Tide Preserve, Belfast Coastal Mountains Land Trust is offering monthly guided hikes, free and open to all ability levels. This hike is 1 mile and the level is easy. The group will meet at trailheads throughout Knox and Waldo counties on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. This hike will be led by CMLT staff members and a PBMC Community Health Improvement team member. To register, please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com, and visit coastalmountains.org/getoutside for the full schedule of hikes.

Becoming a Recovery Friendly Employer Tuesday, April 12, 11:00 a.m. to noon Virtual class Whether you are looking to hire individuals in recovery or better support individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) in your organization to increase retention and decrease health care costs, this series will provide you with information on how to break down stigma and bias and support your employees with SUD. This class will meet several Tuesdays throughout the spring as part of an ongoing workshop. Pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access.

Please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free.

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Advance Care Planning Workshop Wednesday, April 13, noon to 12:30 p.m.

Virtual class Advance care planning is an organized process of reflecting upon and discussing goals for future health care decisions. It is an important part of creating an advance directive, which tells others what medical care you want or do not want to receive if you become too ill in the future to tell them. Join trained advance care planning facilitator Vikki Webster for this online workshop where you will begin the process of filling out your advance directive. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Take a Break with Guided Meditation Wednesdays, April 13 - 27, noon to 12:30 p.m.

Virtual class Making time in your day to recharge can be as simple as tuning in for as much of this short meditation break as you can. The class will begin with a 15 to 20 minute guided meditation, followed by five minutes of silent meditation and a brief time for reflections and questions. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

Concussion Support Group Tuesday, April 19, noon to 1:00 p.m.

Virtual meeting Healing from a brain injury takes a long time. 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. Pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please email mgrant@wcgh.org to register.

Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Tuesday, April 19, 3:00 p.m.

Virtual meeting The Alzheimer’s Support Group provides information and support to area residents who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s disease Working together so or related dementias. Currently the group is meeting via Zoom. Free. our communities Those interested in participating should contact Cheri R. Blouin, LSW, are the healthiest at 301-6237 or at cblouin@pbmc.org for the meeting details.

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Cooking Matters at the Store Tuesday, April 19, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Virtual class Want to learn how to stretch your dollars at the store? This class provides a culinary-enhanced nutrition education program that teaches participants how to plan, budget and shop for meals that are healthy, tasty and low in cost. All participants will receive a recipe booklet and a $10 Hannaford gift card for attending. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.

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