February Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Weekly Meditation Series Wednesdays, February 1 – 22, 12:30 to 1:00 p.m Biscone Medical Building, Community Room 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast Practice the art of meditation and learn to use it to manage your stress. No experience necessary. Drop-ins welcome. No registration required. Winter Gardening: Growing Kitchen Herbs Wednesday, February 1, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville Want to dust off your green thumb a little early this year? Creating a kitchen herb garden is an easy and fun way to cheer up your home and your taste buds during the cold Maine winter. Join us to start your mason jar herb garden in this fun, hands-on workshop. Registration is required and the fee is $10. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, February 2, 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.
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Stretch Around Mondays & Fridays, February 3 - 27, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (No class on February 20) 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, drop-in class, registration not required. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, February 4, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, Ground Floor 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 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Taste of the Mediterranean Mondays, February 6 & 13, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Varney Community Building, 24 Veterans Highway, Brooks You’ve probably heard of the Mediterranean diet. Are you wondering what the buzz is all about? Join Chef Melinda Hellum and Registered Dietitian Allison Sherman as they teach you how to combine simple ingredients in delicious recipes with deep flavor and loads of nutritional value. You’ll leave with recipes your whole family will love! Registration is required and the fee is $15. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, February 7, noon to 1:45 p.m. Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Featured speaker Mike Shunney, director of Inner Works Tajiquan and Qigong in Rockland, will discuss the potential health benefits of tai chi for those with Parkinson’s. The presentation will take place after small group discussions. Free & open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. Please call Cassie Walters at 596-3978 for more information. *Click
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Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, February 7 - 28, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center, Chapel Room, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport 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. Drop-in group, please call 921-8345 for more information. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, February 7, 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. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Wednesday, February 8, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Avenue, Belfast The group meets monthly and is for adults with Parkinson’s disease and their families and friends. Come share your wisdom and experiences with others, while learning more about how you can live better with Parkinson’s. Facilitated by social worker, Margie SpencerSmith, LCSW. Registration not required. Breastfeeding Basics Wednesday, February 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 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 breastfeeding and returning to work. $25 for mom and partner. Registration required, please call 921-8345 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com.
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Winter Gardening: Growing Kitchen Herbs Thursday, February 9, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Nativity Lutheran Church, 179 Old County Road, Rockport Want to dust off your green thumb a little early this year? Creating a kitchen herb garden is an easy and fun way to cheer up your home and your taste buds during the cold Maine winter. Join us to start your mason jar herb garden in this fun, hands-on workshop. Registration is required and the fee is $10. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Moonlight Snowshoe Hike Thursday, February 9, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. PBMC Community Wellness Trail, beginning at cafeteria trailhead 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Looking for a fun new way to explore the outdoors? Come along on a moonlit snowshoe adventure and enjoy the peaceful Maine woods at night. Snowshoes are available on a first come, first served basis. Please call 921-3950 to reserve snowshoes. Family friendly; children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free. Your Mindset & Your Health Thursday, February 9, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden The words you choose when speaking to yourself matter more than you think. A positive mindset awakens inner strength, energy and motivation. Thinking positively can even help you overcome life’s challenges. Join Reverend Duncan Newcomer, D.Min. at this workshop where he will discuss the healing power of words. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free. Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, February 11, 10:00 a.m. to noon Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, Ground Floor 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Topics to be covered include benefits of breastfeeding, preparing to breastfeed, exploring myths of breastfeeding, breast care, breast milk storage and returning to work. Please call 338-9348 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. *Click
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Be Tobacco Free with Hypnotherapy Mondays, February 13 – 27, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, Rockport You can set yourself free! This three-session group tobacco cessation program uses hypnotherapy to help you take charge of your health and your life by becoming tobacco-free. In this program you will explore and identify what personal needs are satisfied by tobacco, learn how to overcome triggers and increase your confidence in your new tobacco-free life. Registration fee is $50. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Afternoon Snowshoe Hikes Tuesdays, February 14 & 28, noon to 1:00 p.m. Belfast City Park, starting by Waldo County General Hospital Helipad 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Join the Community Health & Wellness team for guided snowshoe hikes. Enjoy nature, good company and exercising in the crisp air of winter. Snowshoes are available on a first come, first served basis. Please call 921-3950 to reserve snowshoes. Family friendly; children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Free. Beyond Judgment: Exploring the Science of Empathy Wednesday, February 15, 10:30 a.m. to noon Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden, Maine In this interactive presentation, Nonviolent Communication expert Peggy Smith will interweave core principles of Nonviolent Communication with recent scientific findings about the ways in which human brains interact. Participants will explore ways to connect with others—even those espousing controversial or contentious points of view—and convert judgmental thoughts into positive, life-serving energy. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration required; 921-6116 or www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events
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Afternoon Snowshoe Hikes Thursdays, February 16 & 23, noon – 1:00 p.m. PBMC Community Wellness Trail, beginning at cafeteria trailhead 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Join the Community Health & Wellness team for guided snowshoe hikes. Enjoy nature, good company and exercising in the crisp air of winter. Snowshoes are available on a first come, first served basis. Please call 921-3950 to reserve snowshoes. Family friendly; children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Free. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Thursday, February 16, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Third Thursday of each month) Knox Center, Rockland Room, 6 White Street, Rockland 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. Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, February 21, 6:00 p.m. (Third Tuesday of every month) Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, Rockport Join facilitator Colleen Kinney, LICSW, for a women’s cancer support group. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Space is limited, please call 542-4985 to register. Chair Yoga Wednesdays, February 22 – March 29, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Nativity Lutheran Church, 179 Old County Road, Rockport The gifts of yoga – increased strength and flexibility, balance, meditation and deep breathing – are made accessible to all bodies when the class begins in a chair. Join Antonia Small, owner of ORYX WORX Fitness, for this six-week beginner class designed to integrate yoga into your daily life and increase your sense of vitality. Registration is required and is $37.50. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.
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Waltz II Mondays, February 27 – March 20, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. East Belfast Elementary School, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast Do you remember Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers? Now you can learn the waltz, a beautiful dance that has been popular for centuries. Join our beginner class to learn how to glide across the floor like a star. Individuals and couples welcome. Registration is required and the fee is $25/individual or $35/couple. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, February 28, noon to 1:00 p.m. (Last Tuesday of every month) Pen Bay Medical Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Held in the Pulmonary Rehab Education Room. Please call 921-8880 for additional information. Explore Your Inner Artist Tuesdays, February 28 – March 14, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville Whether you are young or old, tapping into your creative side is both fun and good for you. Discover how creating art can lift your mood, reduce stress and quiet your mind in this three-session class. Come experiment with pastels, watercolors, acrylics, collage and more as you start your journey into a new perspective of self-care. A willingness to play with and explore the materials is all that’s required. Registration is required and is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Sibling Class The Pen Bay Medical Center Birthing Center offers a free Sibling Class by appointment only. 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. Please call 921-8345 to schedule a time or for more information. For a full list of our upcoming events, please visit us online at penbayhealthcare.org or wcgh.org
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