January Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Afternoon Snowshoe Hikes Tuesdays, January 3, 17 & 31, 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. Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, January 3, Noon to 1:45 p.m. Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Start the new year off on the right foot with a presentation by local dance instructor Katie Tranzillo on the pleasures—and possible therapeutic benefits—of moving to music. Afterward, attendees will divide into small discussion groups to share ideas and perspectives on life with Parkinson’s. Free & open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. Please call Cassie Walters at 596-3978 for more information. Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, January 3 – 31, 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. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-8345 to register.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, January 3, 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. Weekly Meditation Series Wednesdays, January 4 – 25, 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. Breastfeeding Basics Wednesday, January 4, 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. Afternoon Snowshoe Hikes Thursdays, January 5 & 26, noon to 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.
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Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, January 5, 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. Salsa Basics Thursdays, January 5 – 26, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Are you looking for a fun and energetic way to get moving? Join us to learn the salsa, a spicy Latin dance filled with spins, crisp turns and great music. No previous dance experience required. Individuals and couples welcome. Registration is required and is $25/individual or $35/couple. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Stretch Around Mondays and Fridays, January 6 – 30, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (No class on January 16) 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, January 7, 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. *Click
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Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Tuesday, January 10, 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. Chair Yoga Wednesdays, January 11 – February 15, 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. Journey to a Healthier You Wednesdays, January 11 – February 15, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Are you trying to adopt healthier habits but don’t know where to start? Group health coaching may be the right tool for you. In this six-session class, your Certified Health & Wellness Coach will help you identify your priorities, determine pathways to success and provide that extra encouragement and support to help you achieve your goals. Registration is required and the fee is $35. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Moonlight Snowshoe Hike Wednesday, January 11, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Belfast Rail Trail, beginning at 501 High Street, Belfast 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. *Click
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Hypnobirthing Thursdays, January 12 – February 9, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Mothers and their partners learn techniques for safe and satisfying birthing through guided imagery, visualization and special breathing. A tour of the birth center is included. $125 for mom and partner for the five week class. Registration required, please call 921-8345 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com. Am I Hungry?®: A Mindful Eating Program Thursdays, January 12 – March 2, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Maybe you’ve attended weekly meetings, eliminated entire food groups, logged your food and exercise in an app, or any of a thousand other so called “solutions.” Where has that gotten you? Are you frustrated, feeling guilty or even more focused on food than you were before? There may be one expert you haven’t listened to yet – you! Join Certified Health & Wellness Coach Hester Kohl for this eight-session class to learn about mindful eating; how to identify when you are full, eating mindlessly or with your emotions; and learn practical tools and strategies to help you make the best decisions for you. Registration is required and the fee is $80. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.
Dance for Everyone Thursdays, January 12 – March 9, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (No class February 2) St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut Street, Camden Come join us in this joyful dance program designed specifically for people with movement difficulties. Experience the mood-lifting power of music and dance in this eight-session class with instructor Katie Tranzillo. Participants are encouraged to bring a friend, family member or caregiver to join in the fun for free. Registration is required and is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Get Help Enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace Saturday, January 14, 10:00 a.m. to noon LincolnHealth Education Center 66 Chapman Street, Damariscotta Enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace may seem a bit daunting—trying to understand all your options and what is required can be confusing, especially if you don’t consider yourself computer savvy. You don’t have to do it alone. Join our certified application counselors in the computer lab, where they can assist you and answer your questions while you are completing the enrollment application. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealthcoursestorm.com to register. Free. Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, January 14, 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. Just for Kids Yoga (Ages 5 – 9) Tuesdays, January 17 – March 14, 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. (No class February 21) St. George Municipal School Unit, 65 Main Street, St. George Traditionally, children are introduced to yoga through stories, songs and games. Jessica Shepard, certified yoga instructor, will continue this practice in this eight-week class, where your child will move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach us about happiness, sadness, anger, love and much more. Registration is required and is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Take Charge: Be Tobacco Free Tuesdays, January 17 – February 7 with a follow-up February 21 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Knox Center, Rockland Room, 6 White Street, Rockland You were tobacco free once; with a plan and support, you can be again. Join this supportive class to explore tobacco dependence, learn ways to overcome cravings and environmental triggers, discuss medication options and provide social support. You will develop a plan and gain tools to increase your confidence in your new tobacco-free life. Registration fee is $20. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Align & Shine Tuesdays, January 17 – March 14, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (No class February 21) Teen Center, 10 Knowlton Street, Camden Did you know that aches and pains are often caused by poor posture? Join personal trainer Mirja Pitkin for this eight-week class that will bring your body into balance while strengthening your muscles and leaving you ready to shine each day. Registration is required and is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Community Karate Tuesdays, January 17 – March 14, 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. (No class February 7) Unity Barn Raisers, 32 School Street, Unity Come one, come all to learn the basics of karate with Certified Karate Instructor Aaron Taylor. Experience the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of traditional karate. This class is appropriate for participants ages 7 and older. Great for families; family discounts available on request. No previous karate experience required. Registration is required and is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, January 17, 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 register. Martial Arts for Kids (ages 3 – 6) Wednesdays, January 18 – February 8, 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. Kermit S. Nickerson School, 18 Townhouse Road, Swanville Are you looking for an activity to channel your child’s abundance of energy? If so, sign them up for this class with Master Randy Gelo. Not only will your child have fun, but he or she will learn self-discipline as well as how to work with others. No previous martial arts experience required. Registration is required and is $25; family discounts available on request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Martial Arts for Kids (ages 7 – 11) Wednesdays, January 18 – February 8, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Kermit S. Nickerson School, 18 Townhouse Road, Swanville Are you looking for an activity to channel your child’s abundance of energy? If so, sign them up for this class with Master Randy Gelo. Not only will your child have fun, but he or she will learn self-discipline as well as how to work with others. No previous martial arts experience required. Registration is required and is $25; family discounts available on request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Thursday, January 19, 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.
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Back to Basics with Chef Annemarie Thursdays, January 19 & 26, 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Penobscot School, 28 Gay Street, Rockland Boost your confidence in the kitchen with this two-session cooking class. Join Chef Annemarie Ahearn to gain knife skills, explore wholesome grains and learn to make your own focaccia bread, simple salads, dressing, soups and more. Registration is required and the fee is $15. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Martial Arts for Kids (ages 3 – 6) Thursdays, January 19 – March 16, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. (No class February 23) Midcoast Recreation Center, 535 West Street, Rockport Are you looking for an activity to channel your child’s abundance of energy? If so, sign them up for this class with Master Randy Gelo. Not only will your child have fun, but he or she will learn self-discipline as well as how to work with others. No previous martial arts experience required. Registration is required and is $50; family discounts available on request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Martial Arts for Kids (ages 7 – 11) Thursdays, January 19 – March 16, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. (No class February 23) Midcoast Recreation Center, 535 West Street, Rockport Are you looking for an activity to channel your child’s abundance of energy? If so, sign them up for this class with Master Randy Gelo. Not only will your child have fun, but he or she will learn self-discipline as well as how to work with others. No previous martial arts experience required. Registration is required and is $50; family discounts available on request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Noon Yoga Mondays, January 23 – March 20, noon to 1:00 p.m. (No class February 20) Knox Center, Rockland Room, 6 White Street, Rockland Escape and refresh on your lunch break with certified yoga instructor Jessica Shepard in this gentle yoga class. Each hour-long class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles while you reduce stress and recharge for the rest of your day. No yoga experience required. Registration is required and the fee is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Take Charge: Be Tobacco Free Mondays, January 23 – February 13 with a follow-up February 27 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Biscone Medical Building Community Room 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast You were tobacco free once; with a plan and support, you can be again. Join this supportive class to explore tobacco dependence, learn ways to overcome cravings and environmental triggers, discuss medication options and provide social support. You will develop a plan and gain tools to increase your confidence in your new tobacco-free life. Registration fee is $20. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Energizing Martial Arts Mondays, January 23 – March 20, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (No class February 20) Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Are you looking for something new and fun to help you get moving and increase your heart rate? Join Master Randy Gelo for this eight-week class to increase your heart health, strength, flexibility and energy level with martial arts movements. No previous experience required. Registration is required and is $50. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.
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Waltz I Mondays, January 23 – February 13, 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.
Get Help Enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace Tuesday, January 24, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. RSU 12 Sheepscot Valley Adult Ed 665 Patrick Town Road, Somerville Enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace may seem a bit daunting—trying to understand all your options and what is required can be confusing, especially if you don’t consider yourself computer savvy. You don’t have to do it alone. Join our certified application counselors in the computer lab, where they can assist you and answer your questions while you are completing the enrollment application. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealthcoursestorm.com to register. Free. Noon Yoga Wednesdays, January 25 – March 22, noon to 1:00 p.m. (No class February 22) Knox Center, Rockland Room, 6 White Street, Rockland Escape and refresh on your lunch break with certified yoga instructor Jessica Shepard in this gentle yoga class. Each hour-long class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles while you reduce stress and recharge for the rest of your day. No yoga experience required. Registration is required and the fee is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Restorative Yoga Wednesdays, January 25 – March 22, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. (No class February 22) Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville Yoga is a gentle way to improve your physical and mental well-being. This class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress, improve joint mobility and relax. Appropriate for anyone regardless of yoga experience. Registration is required and the fee is $50. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Get Help Enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace Wednesday, January 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Belfast Adult Ed Learning Center, 6B Lions Way, Belfast Enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace may seem a bit daunting—trying to understand all your options and what is required can be confusing, especially if you don’t consider yourself computer savvy. You don’t have to do it alone. Join our certified application counselors in the computer lab, where they can assist you and answer your questions while you are completing the enrollment application. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealthcoursestorm.com to register. Free. Healthy Lifestyles Thursdays, January 26 – May 18, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (Monthly follow-ups through November) Biscone Medical Building, Community Room 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast Healthy Lifestyles is an effective group-based lifestyle change program proven to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by 58%. It is a program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Program participants learn ways to build healthier eating habits and add physical activity into their daily life while working with Registered Dietitians and other group participants to identify and overcome barriers to making modest lifestyle changes. This is a lifestyle change program, not a weight loss program. Covered by most insurances; please call 930-2684 for more information or to request an application. *Click
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Your Mindset & Your Health Monday, January 30, noon to 1:00 p.m. Belfast Public Library, 106 High Street, Belfast 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, PhD 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. Explore Your Inner Artist Tuesdays, January 31 – February 14, 10:00 a.m. to noon Penobscot Shores, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast 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 the fee is $50. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, January 31, 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.
For a full list of our upcoming events, please visit us online at penbayhealthcare.org or wcgh.org
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