Events
May
Pen Bay Healthcare & Waldo County Healthcare “Freshstart” Smoking Cessation Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 3 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 2, Rockport
Freshstart will help you stop smoking as quickly as possible and learn new techniques for ending your physical and psychological need to smoke. A series of four classes taught by Tobacco Treatment Specialist Carla-Jo Kaler. Free. Call 921-8950 to register. Space is limited.
Parkinson’s Support Group Tuesday, May 5, Noon to 1:45 p.m. at Anderson Inn Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden
Spectrum Generations aging and disability counselor Gloria Rhode will discuss community services available at no cost to older adults and those with disabilities at the May meeting of the area’s Parkinson’s Support Group. Free & open to the public.
“Let’s Understand Stroke” Wednesday, May 6, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 3 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 2, Rockport
As part of Stroke Awareness Month, the Eileen Hawkins of the Pen Bay Primary Stroke Center is offering a free one hour public educational presentation on stroke and stroke awareness. The program will be held at the Picker Family Resource Center and will cover local and national stroke statistics, how strokes happen, different types of stroke, the warning signs of stroke, stroke prevention and stroke therapies. Free. Call 921-8950 to register. Space is limited.
“Run Across America” Wednesday, May 6, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden
Helene is a nurse, grandmother, author, health activist and cancer survivor. At age 50, she decided to become one more thing — a transcontinental runner to challenge what’s impossible through action and inspire others to do the same. She is on course to complete a long distance record setting run around the perimeter of the Continental United States. Helene is changing the footprint of health. Her noble mission of motivating others towards improved health awakens the human spirit - one state, one mile.
“Strollin' Colon” Thursday, May 7, TIME to TIME Waldo somewhere
3 more days until Strollin' for the Colon. Still time left to register for this great cause. It's going to be a Great event. This event is dedicated to all survivors and all loved ones we have lost to Colon Cancer. Livingston and Monroe County Cancer Prevention Services will also be on hand with educational materials. GioVanna's will be catering a great lunch to purchase, and you can listen or dance to the great sounds of Trilogy.
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Events: May
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Cardiac 5K Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. Belfast Area High School track, 98 Waldo Ave, Belfast
The fourth annual Cardiac Rehab 5k, “Walk to the ♥ Beat,” is a "wellness celebration for all her patients’ successes," says Mary Hanrahan, RN, director of the cardiac rehab department. There is no entry fee but donations will be accepted. To register for the walk, call 930-2545. All are welcome.
WOW MOM Variety Show Sunday, May 10, 1 p.m. Strand Rockland, 345 Main St, Rockland
Join us at the Strand for a rollicking Mother's Day tribute to the best women in the world! This one hour show features sing-alongs, puppets, skits, classic cartoons, magic, and more! Hosted by John Burstein, aka Slim Goodbody. For children ages 4 - 10 and their moms and grandmothers. Free Admission, and free gifts for Mom!
Going Strong: Foot Care As We Age Wednesday, May 13, 3 - 4 p.m. Anderson Inn Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden
H. Coleman Scheuller, DPM, of Pen Bay Podiatry will explain several conditions of the foot that become more common as people age and review the latest treatments. He’ll also discuss sensible home-care strategies designed to help older adults keep their feet in tip-top shape. Free & open to the public. Registration required; call 921-6116.
“Caring for the Caregiver” Health Matters with Kno-Wal-Lin Thursday, May 14, Noon – 1 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 3 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 2, Rockport
Being a caregiver involves unique challenges that can take their toll physically, emotionally and spiritually. Join Kno-Wal-Lin’s social worker Lauren Armstrong, LSW and chaplain Stephen J. White, D.Min. to learn practical tips and available community resources to support and nurture your needs when you are caring for someone else. Feel free to bring your lunch. Beverages and dessert will be provided. Free. Call 921-8950 to register. Space is limited. The series is held the 2nd Thursday of every month.
Waldo County General Hospital Aid Spring Yard Sale Saturday, May 16, 8 a.m. - 12 Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 23 Mill Lane, Belfast
Come and bring your friends to find bargains galore. Sale includes furniture, crafts, holiday items, remnants and sewing items, books, puzzles, toys, jewelry, plants and white elephant items. If you have any items listed above that you would like to donate for the yard sale, please drop them off at the church on Friday, May 15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please, no computers, televisions or large appliances. For more information, call Sandra Gordon at 930-6739. Rain or Shine!
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Events: May
Pen Bay Healthcare & Waldo County Healthcare
The Waldo County YMCA Family Triathlon Festival Saturday, May 16, TIME TO TIME Waldo County YMCA, 157 Lincolnville Ave, Belfast
New this year- the addition of a duathlon! Run 1.2 miles, bike 13 miles and then run 3.5 miles. The triathlon can be completed by an individual or teams of three males, three females or co-ed. The age divisions are 11-14, 15-19 and 20+. Ages 5-10 will compete in a fun competition in the afternoon. The junior division, ages 11-14, will begin at 8 a.m. Teen and adult divisions begin after the junior division finishes. Register at imathlete.com. Registrations will not be accepted after May 15.
Adventures in Living Well: Untouchable Love Wednesday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Anderson Inn Quarry Hill 30 Community Drive, Camden
Personal historian Meghan Vigeant of Legacy Preserves presents a multimedia documentary centered on the true story of two young Nepalese dancers who meet and fall in love - and what happens when the girl’s high-caste family forbids marriage to an “untouchable.” The documentary shows how caste discrimination persists in Nepal, despite new laws, while revealing the emergence of a new society, “where people are judged, not by caste, but by their hearts.” Free & open to the public. Registration required; call 921-6116
Gardening 101: Gardening Basics for Beginners Wednesday, May 27, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 3 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 2, Rockport
Join professional gardener Cindy Gerry for a free program on gardening basics. The presentation will help you figure out where to place your garden, how to prepare it and basics of design, with a focus on making the most of your time and money. Gerry will also talk about how to transform a garden that has been neglected or doesn’t meet your needs, pruning, watering and fertilizing. FREE. Call 921-8950 to register. Space is limited.
Journey to Health: May Classes: For more info, contact Hester Kohl at hkohl@wcgh.org or 930-2514 Belfast Dance Studio, 109 High St., Belfast
Tuesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Beginner Zumba with Nicki Dunbar Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Gentle Yoga with Lisa Newcomb.
East Belfast Elementary School Gym, 14 Swan Lake Ave., Belfast
Mondays, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. F.I.T. (Fun Interval Training) with Mirja Pitkin. Thursdays, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Move it to Lose it, a class for those with a BMI of 30 or greater and a doctor’s permission to take the class. Taught by Mirja Pitkin.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 95 Court St., Belfast
Mondays and Fridays, 1 to 2 p.m. StretchAround class with Marshall and Carolyn.
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