December Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Please note, the following classes and support groups are offered virtually through online platforms. You will receive access to the support group or class after registering. Thank you for your understanding. Eating Better on a Budget Mondays, November 30 – December 21, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Virtual class Want to learn how to prepare healthy foods on a limited budget? Join SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators from Knox and Waldo counties for this free four-week class that will give you the skills to shop, cook and eat healthy foods while stretching your SNAP dollars and staying within your grocery budget. There will be recipe demonstrations at each fun and interactive virtual session. All participants will receive a colorful cookbook with 24 healthy, low-cost recipes and nutrition tips! Please note: 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. Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group Tuesdays, December 1 – 29, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Virtual class 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. After you are registered, shortly before the class starts you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in the class. Please call Working together so 301-8337 for more information. This group is free but pre-registration our communities is required in order to obtain access to virtual access. Please visit are the healthiest journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
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Events: December
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Alzheimers Disease Support Group Tuesday, December 1, 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. Take a Break with Guided Meditation Monday, December 7, noon to 12:30 p.m. Virtual class Making time in your day to recharge and relieve stress is important for your well-being and can be as simple as tuning in for this virtual class. Find a quiet spot and sign in for as much of this quick meditation break as you can. The class will begin with a 20 minute guided meditation, followed by five minutes of silent meditation. 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.
PBMC/WCGH Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic Lincolnville Fire Department, 470 Camden Road, Lincolnville Wednesday, December 9, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Please drive up, fill out the provided paperwork and the flu vaccine will be administered while you wait in your car. • Please bring your insurance card with you. If you do not have insurance you will be billed a nominal fee. • Open to individuals 7 years old and older.
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Events: December
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Postpartum Support Group Thursdays, December 10 & 24, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Virtual class The postpartum support group was created by a group of women and moms, who have gone through challenging postpartum experiences themselves and/or have been educated on postpartum experiences. We offer a safe place for new and pregnant mothers and families to talk listen, get support and gain education on postpartum experiences. This is a free group for moms, moms-to-be and family members who want to connect with others for support. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. For more information, please call 505-4140. This group is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain access to virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Take a Break with Guided Meditation Monday, December 14, noon to 12:30 p.m. Virtual class Making time in your day to recharge and relieve stress is important for your well-being and can be as simple as tuning in for this virtual class. Find a quiet spot and sign in for as much of this quick meditation break as you can. The class will begin with a 20 minute guided meditation, followed by five minutes of silent meditation. 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. Introduction to Meditation Tuesday, December 15, noon to 1:00 p.m. Virtual class Are you new to meditation, or do you have some questions about your practice? This class will include a guided meditation and an opportunity to ask questions and discuss your experience. 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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Events: December
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Advance Care Planning Workshop Tuesday, December 15, 1:00 to 2:00 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 is a written plan that represents your individual preferences and 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 Swan for this online workshop where you will begin the process of filling out your advance directive. This class is free but preregistration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Alzheimers Disease Support Group Tuesday, December 15, 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 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.
PBMC/WCGH Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic Lincolnville Fire Department, 470 Camden Road, Lincolnville Wednesday, December 16, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Please drive up, fill out the provided paperwork and the flu vaccine will be administered while you wait in your car. • Please bring your insurance card with you. If you do not have insurance you will be billed a nominal fee. • Open to individuals 7 years old and older.
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Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.
Events: December
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Healthy Through the Holidays Thursday, December 17, noon to 12:30 p.m. Virtual class Staying healthy through the holidays can be difficult, especially with the added challenges of a pandemic. While things may look a bit different this year, one thing hasn’t changed—we could all use some strategies for staying mindful and making healthy choices throughout the season. Bring your lunch and join us to find out how. This class is free 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 Monday, December 21, noon to 12:30 p.m. Virtual class Making time in your day to recharge and relieve stress is important for your well-being and can be as simple as tuning in for this virtual class. Find a quiet spot and sign in for as much of this quick meditation break as you can. The class will begin with a 20 minute guided meditation, followed by five minutes of silent meditation. 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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