December
Events
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital December Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, December 1, Noon to 1:45 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Holiday merry-making dominates the agenda for the group’s next meeting. Members will socialize and enjoy holiday goodies, potluck style. After, the group will break into discussion groups to share ideas and insights. Free & open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. No registration necessary. Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, December 1 - 29, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center Chapel Room, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport A support group for breast feeding families. The informal group provides interaction as well as individual assistance when needed. Pregnant moms wanting more information about breast feeding are also welcome. Facilitated by a Lactation Consultant from OB/GYN. This class is free. For more information, please call 921-8345. Beginner Zumba Tuesdays, December 1 - 15, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Belfast Dance Studio, 109 High Street, Belfast Led by Nicki Dunbar, the class is tailored to the beginner exerciser and blends Latin and International music with the songs you know and love. The goals are to increase strength, flexibility, agility and balance while burning calories. Chairs will be provided for those that need a quick break. Wear indoor fitness shoes. No registration required. For more information, please call Hester Kohl at 930-2514. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, December 1, 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. *Click event title for more information
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Events: December
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Sibling Program Wednesday, December 2, 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, please call 921-8345 to register. Holiday Tree Lighting Wednesday, December 2, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Anchor Drive, Pen Bay Medical Center Campus, Rockport We will honor Sussman House patients and their families as well as many of the organizational partners who have made the Sussman House and Kno-Wal-Lin Home Care and Hospice a success. The program will take place under the tent at the Pen Bay Creative Learning Center parking lot and will be followed by a lighting of spruce trees along Anchor Drive. The event is free and open to the public, light refreshments and holiday entertainment will be provided. Donations and sponsorships are welcome. Proceeds from this event support patient care needs and operations of the Sussman House. Please contact Jamie Geretz for more information at 921-6707 or jegeretz@penbayhealthcare.org. Gentle Yoga Wednesdays, December 2 - 16, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Belfast Dance Studio, 109 High Street, Belfast This basic yoga class, led by Lisa Newcomb, is geared for the beginner yoga student but all levels are welcome. We will spend this time easing into our bodies through breath work & gentle connecting postures. There will be time in each class for a restorative posture and a final deep relaxation. No previous experience necessary. No registration required. For more information, please call Hester Kohl at 930-2514. Adult Education: Health Care Directives "Back to the Future" Planning Wednesday, December 2 and 9, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Camden Hills Regional High School, 25 Keelson Drive, Rockport This 2-session course will cover Advance Care Directives, Living Wills, Medical Power of Attorney, the “Agent”, POLST, and DNR’s. You will be assisted in completing a personal directive. Private consultations with an Advance Care Planning Facilitator will be offered as well as assistance with signature witnessing and delivery of completed documents. Ages 18+. Registration $10. Lauren Armstrong, LSW, is a Certified Advance Care Planning Facilitator with Kno-Wal-Lin Home Care & Hospice at Pen Bay Medical Center. Please visit http://fivetowns.maineadulted.org/ to sign up. *Click event title for more information
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Events: December
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Women at Every Season: "Exploring the Dimensions Within" Thursday, December 3, 9:00 a.m. to Noon Quarry Hill, 20 Community Drive, Camden Quarry Hill continues its four-season celebration of mature womanhood with a half-day event that takes its cue from late autumn. The emphasis will be on reflection, and "going deeper into ourselved by connecting more deeply with other women." Thoughtful discussion will revolve around the longings of the spirit and the wisdom gained through the many seasons of a woman’s life. Presenters/facilitators will include Linda Zeigler, RN, nurse educator; Denise Tailby, NP-C, nurse practitioner, Pen Bay Medical Center Senior Services; Hilary Carr-Jones, LCSW, retired social worker; and Rev. Dr. Susan Stonestreet, pastor, Lincolnville United Christian Church. Free & open to women age 50-plus. Continental breakfast included. Registration required; please call 921-6116. Veterans Benefit Information Session Thursday, December 3, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Join Pen Bay Medical Center and staff from the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services and the Veterans Association to review what you, as a veteran, are entitled to for your service. Representatives will be available for questions after the presentation. Topics to be discussed include: - State benefits for veterans and their family members - What the Bureau can do for veterans in Maine - State specific programs - Veteran's benefits - including healthcare - The Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, December 3, 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, please call 930-2500 ext. 4795. *Click event title for more information
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Events: December
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Move it to Lose it Thursdays, December 3 - 17, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. East Belfast Elementary School Gym, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast This free, low-impact exercise class is designed for participants with a BMI of 30 or higher and is led by Mirja Pitkin. To register or for more information, please contact Hester Kohl at hkohl@wcgh.org. Breast Feeding Basics Thursday, December 3, 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 breast feeding and returning to work. $17 for mom and partner. Registration required, please call 921-8345. StretchAround Mondays & Fridays, December 4 - 18, 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. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Topics covered 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, please call 338-9348. Successful Breast Feeding Class Monday, December 7, 6:00 to 8:00 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 returning to work. Registration required, please call 338-9348.
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Events: December
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
F.I.T. (Fun Interval Training) Monday, December 7 and 14, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. East Belfast Elementary School gym, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast A fun fitness class intended for all levels led by Mirja Pitkin. F.I.T. is structured to improve the three primary aspects of fitness: strength, cardiovascular capability and range of motion. Class includes a comprehensive warm-up followed by cardiovascular intervals alternating with strengthening exercises. The class ends with abdominal work and stretching. No registration necessary. For more information, please call Hester Kohl at 930-2514. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Tuesday, December 8, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Avenue, Belfast Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW facilitates the group. For more information, please call 930-2500 ext. 4795. Advance Care Planning Open House Wednesday, December 9, 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Lincolnville Health Center, 2399 Atlanic Highway, Lincolnville At any age, a medical crisis could leave someone too ill to make their own healthcare decisions, leaving those decisions to family members and loved ones. Making one’s wishes known with an advance directive is an important step toward ensuring they are honored. The open house will focus on advance care planning, advance directives and assistance with completing advance directives will be available. For more information please call, 236-4851. Waldo County General Hospital Aid’s Silver Tea Wednesday, December 9, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Belfast Breeze Inn, 192 Northport Avenue, Belfast The perfect way to kick off the holidays; tea, coffee, punch and light refreshments. Donations are appreciated. Cancer Education & Support Group Wednesday, December 9, 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, please call 930-2500 ext. 4795. *Click event title for more information
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Events: December
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Health Matters with Kno-Wal-Lin: Tips for Working Smarter, Not Harder Thursday, December 10, Noon to 1:00 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commerical Street, Rockport Being able to relax and conserve energy are essential tools for a healthy, happy life. Join occupational therapist Kristina DiSciullo, MS OTR/L from Kno-Wal-Lin Home Care & Hospice as she shares simple, practical tips. Feel free to bring your lunch. Beverages and dessert will be provided. Program is free, space is limited. Please call 921-3950 to register. Preparing for Childbirth Saturday, December 12, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport This one-time, 6 hour 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. Snow date is Saturday, December 19. $51 for mom and partner. Please contact us to register or for details about scholarships, 921-8345. Community Fourm Monday, December 14, 5:30 p.m. Troy Howard Middle School, 173 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast Healthcare collaboration and the Coastal Healthcare Alliance: What does it mean for our community? Please join President and CEO Mark Biscone at a community forum for an update on healthcare in Knox and Waldo Counties. Community Fourm Tuesday, December 15, 1:30 p.m. Rockland Public Library, 80 Union Street Rockland Healthcare collaboration and the Coastal Healthcare Alliance: What does it mean for our community? Please join President and CEO Mark Biscone at a community forum for an update on healthcare in Knox and Waldo Counties. Community Fourm Tuesday, December 15, 5:30 p.m. Camden Hills Regional High School 25 Keelson Drive, Rockport Healthcare collaboration and the Coastal Healthcare Alliance: What does it mean for our community? Please join President and CEO Mark Biscone at a community forum for an update on healthcare in Knox and Waldo Counties. *Click event title for more information
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Events: December
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Adventures in Living Well: The Poetry and Music of Dave Morrison Wednesday, December 16, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Camden Public Library, 55 Main St, Camden Popular local musician/poet Dave Morrison presents his signature form of performance art: reading from his own free-form verse while accompanying himself on the guitar. Copies of several of Dave’s collections—including his latest, Shake Hands with Your Heart—will be available for purchase and signing. Co-sponsored by Camden Public Library. Free & open to adults 50+. Please call to register, 921-6116. Community Fourm Wednesday, December 16, 5:30 p.m. Searsport District Middle & High School, 24 Mortland Road, Searsport Healthcare collaboration and the Coastal Healthcare Alliance: What does it mean for our community? Please join President and CEO Mark Biscone at a community forum for an update on healthcare in Knox and Waldo Counties. Meet the Midwives Wednesday, December 16, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Meet the Midwives of Waldo County General Hospital, Katie McCormick, Carissa Swiatek and Stephanie Cole. Ask all the questions you’ve been wanting to ask about midwifery. Tours of the Waldo Country General Hospital birthing center will be available. Please RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/meetthemidwives or call 921-6719 Light refreshments will be served. Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, December 29, Noon to 1:00 p.m. (Last Tuesday of every month) Pen Bay Medical Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Held at in the Pulmonary Rehab Education Room. Please call 921-8880 for additional information.
For a full list of our upcoming events visit us online at www.penbayhealthcare.org or www.wcgh.org
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