Events
August
Pen Bay Healthcare & Waldo County Healthcare Sports Injury Prevention Clinic Saturday, August 1, 10:00 a.m. to Noon Waldo County YMCA, 157 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast
Caitlin Cross, DPT, a physical therapist at Waldo County General Hospital’s Sports Physical Therapy Center will lead a Sport Injury Prevention Clinic for youth athletes in grades 6-12. Coaches and parents are also welcome. Contact Caitlin at ccross@wcgh.org or call the YMCA at 338-4598 to register.
Benefit Dinner: “A Taste of Bologna” Sunday, August 2, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden
Join internationally acclaimed food writer Nancy Harmon Jenkins for a talk on the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. The dinner menu, prepared by visiting chef Stefano Corvucci, owner of the Culinary Institute of Bologna, will showcase traditional Bolognese fare. Maine-made ingredients such as FIORE Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars will be featured. Chef Stefano will introduce and discuss each course as it is served, with complimentary wine pairings from Cellardoor Winery. Half of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Music & Memory program at Quarry Hill, a music-based initiative designed to help those with dementia reconnect with their memories, their loved ones and themselves. Admission: $40 per person. Reservations required; call 921-6116 by Thursday, July 30.
StretchAround Mondays & Fridays, August 3 - 28, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 95 Court Street, Belfast
Designed to include older adults and those with physical limitations. Interactive, social activity and basic movement with balance practice and ball circle. Collaborative activities help maintain strength, balance and coordination. Includes Matter of Balance, Chair Yoga and Brain Gym exercises. Facilitated by Marshall Mittnick and Carolyn Pressley. Free, no registration necessary.
Pool Party at Belfast City Park Pool Mondays, August 3 - 31, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Belfast City Park Pool, Northport Avenue, Belfast
Free, low-impact, water aerobic exercise class with fun music. Taught by Mirja Pitkin. No registration required. For more information, call 930-2514.
Preparing for Childbirth Mondays, August 3 - 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C, 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport
This class includes a tour of the Birth Center and provides general information on what to expect during the birthing process. Some of the topics covered include hospital policies, comfort techniques, breathing and relaxation and caring for your newborn. Registration Fee: $102 for mom and partner. Please contact us to register or for details about scholarships, 921-8345.
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Events: August
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August Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, August 4, Noon to 1:45 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden
Kno-Wal-Lin Home Care & Hospice occupational therapist Kristina DiSciullo, MS, OTR/L will offer those with Parkinson’s, their loved ones and caregivers tips on modifying everyday activities in order to make life safer, easier and more rewarding. Free & open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers.
Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, August 4 - 25, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center Chapel Room, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport
The Mother’s Milk Network is a support group for breast feeding families. The format is informal. It provides group interaction as well as individual assistance when needed. Pregnant moms wanting a little more information about breast feeding are also welcome. Facilitated by a Lactation Consultant from OB/GYN. This class is free, for more information, call 921-8345.
Kayak Tour on Belfast Bay Tuesday, August 4, Choose 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. or 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast
Our trips are led by Ray Wirth of Water Walker Sea Kayaks, LLC. Ray is a Registered Maine Guide and ACA-certified Open Water Instructor with years of experience paddling the waters of Midcoast Maine. Children ages 6-11 can paddle with an adult in a tandem kayak and ages 12 and up can paddle in a single kayak. $20 fee includes single or tandem kayak, gear and instruction. Reservations required, call 930-2514.
Freshstart Smoking Cessation Tuesdays, August 4 - 25, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 3 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 3, Rockport
Ready to quit smoking? The Picker Family Resource Center invites you to attend the next session of the free Freshstart smoking cessation program. The program is designed to help participants stop smoking as quickly as possible. Freshstart teaches new techniques for ending the physical and psychological need to smoke and includes concrete tips for handling weight control and management. Call 921-8950 to register. Space is limited; registration is required. Free.
Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, August 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 or at calexander@penbayhealthcare.org.
Sibling Program Wednesday, August 5, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center, Birth Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport
Children will learn about newborns and how to interact with them. Some safety lessons will be shared along with a discussion of their new role as big brothers and big sisters. Free, registration required, call 921-8345.
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Events: August
Pen Bay Healthcare & Waldo County Healthcare
Plant-Powered Grillin’ Wednesday, August 5, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 3 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 3, Rockport
Join Chef MiMi McGee for a fun-filled evening of plant-powered grilling. Learn how to prepare healthy alternatives for summer barbecues such as veggie burgers, grilled tofu and zucchini with chimichurri sauce, peach and quinoa salad, grilled herb garden pizzas and cilantro-lime marinated veggie kebobs. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves for some patty-making and veggie-skewering fun! Visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-powered-grillin-tickets-17636677778 to register. Space is limited; registration is required. Cost: $45.
Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, August 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. Come share your wisdom and experiences with other people who are caregivers, while learning more about how you can do the job effectively and keep yourself healthy at the same time. The group is facilitated by social worker, Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW. For more information, call 930-2500 ext. 4795.
Summer Tea Thursday, August 6, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Barbara Plummer Home, Shore Road, Northport Shuttle service from Drinkwater School, 56 Bayside Road, Northport
This Hospital Aid event at Barbara Plummer’s home on Shore Road in Northport includes tours of the first floor of this lovely home’s seaside décor with spectacular views of Penobscot Bay. Refreshments will be served. Donations will be accepted to benefit Waldo County General Hospital. For more information call, 930-6739.
Breast Feeding Basics Thursday, August 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (First Thursday of every month) Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C, 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport
This two hour class provides a pre-birth opportunity to ask questions and learn about coping with breast feeding and returning to work. $17 for mom and partner. Registration required, call 921-8345.
Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, August 8, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast
Topics covered in class include signs of labor, what to expect at the hospital, stages of labor, pain relief options, including relaxation, breathing, medications, epidural, complications, Caesarean birth and other questions you may have. Registration required, call 338-9348.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tuesday, August 11, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Old Upper Bridge Rangeway, Belfast
Our trips are led by Ray Wirth of Water Walker Sea Kayaks, LLC. Ray is a Registered Maine Guide and ACA-certified Open Water Instructor with years of experience paddling the waters of Midcoast Maine. Ages 12 and up. $20 fee includes equipment and instruction. Reservations required, call 930-2514.
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Better. Together.
Events: August
Pen Bay Healthcare & Waldo County Healthcare
Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Tuesday, August 11, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Avenue, Belfast
The group meets monthly and is for anyone with Parkinson’s disease or any other movement disorder, and their caregivers. Come share your wisdom and experiences with others, while learning more about how you can live better with Parkinson’s. Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW facilitates the group. For more information, call 930-2500 ext. 4795.
Cancer Education & Support Group Wednesday, August 12, 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. Belfast Free Library, 3rd floor, 106 High Street, Belfast
The group meets monthly and is for anyone who has or has had cancer, their family members or their friends. Come share your wisdom and experiences with other survivors and people who care, while learning more about how you can live better with cancer. The group is facilitated by social worker, Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW, and patient navigator, Kim Lenfestey, MSW. For more information, call 930-2500 ext. 4795.
Essential Oils with Nancy Lubin Wednesday, August 12, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 3 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 3, Rockport
Essential oils differ from other plant products, including how they are produced and the ways they are used. Aromatherapist Nancy Lubin will speak about the way these powerful compounds are isolated and how they can be used safely to our advantage, including soothing aches and pains, cleaning the kitchen sink and simply smelling wonderful. Lubin started her first organic garden in 1972 and began working with essential oils in 1999. In 2013 she received her aromatherapy certification from Aromahead Institute and is continuing her study in clinical aromatherapy. Free, registration is required. Call 921-8950.
Health Matters with Kno-Wal-Lin: Chronic Heart Conditions, Managing at Home Thursday, August 13, Noon to 1:00 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 3 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 3, Rockport
Living with Congestive Heart Failure and other chronic heart conditions can affect every aspect of your life. Join Kno-Wal-Lin nurses Valerie Garrigan, RN, BS, CDE and Beth Lauer, RN, telehealth coordinator, as they share helpful information about the role nutrition, activity, stress management, medications and environmental triggers play in the successful management of these conditions at home. Also, discover how telehealth works and why it can be an added invaluable tool in preventing hospitalizations and keeping you happy and healthy at home. Feel free to bring your lunch. Beverages and dessert will be provided. Call 921-8950 to register. Space is limited. Program is Free.
Successful Breast Feeding Class Monday, August 17, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast
Topics to be covered include benefits of breast feeding, preparing to breast feed, exploring myths of breast feeding, breast care, breast milk storage and return to work. Registration required, call 338-9348.
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Events: August
Pen Bay Healthcare & Waldo County Healthcare
Moose Point Kayak Tour Tuesday, August 18, 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast
Our trips are led by Ray Wirth of Water Walker Sea Kayaks, LLC. Ray is a Registered Maine Guide and ACA-certified Open Water Instructor with years of experience paddling the waters of Midcoast Maine. Children ages 6-11 can paddle with an adult in a tandem kayak and ages 12 and up can paddle in a single kayak. $30 fee includes single or tandem kayak, gear and instruction. Reservations required, call 930-2514.
Adventures in Living Well: It's in the Stars Wednesday, August 19, 10:30 a.m. to Noon Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden
In this educational presentation for adults age 50-plus, astrologer, author and teacher Andrea Gale Goodman will cover the origins of astrology and associated mythology, explore the differences between astrology and astronomy and reveal how celestial cycles may affect personal patterns of growth and change. Free & open to the public. Registration required; call 921-6116 or visit www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events
Quarry Hill Open House Saturday, August 22, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden
Quarry Hill offers the third in a series of open-house events to introduce the public to its cottage homes for adults age 55-plus. Visitors will be welcome to tour cottages that are available for purchase, meet with staff members and residents, and pick up information concerning pricing, services, floor plans and more. Free. For more information, call 921-6116.
Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, August 25, Noon to 1:00 p.m. (Last Tuesday of every month) Pen Bay Medical Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport
Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group. Held at PBMC in the Pulmonary Rehab Education Room. Call 921-8880 for additional information.
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