July Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Beginner Yoga Flow Tuesdays, July 6 - 27, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Virtual class Start your day on the right note with this beginner flow class, where you'll build strength and flexibility while holding poses and focusing on breath. No previous yoga experience required. $26 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
Breastfeeding Support Group Tuesdays, July 6 - 27, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Virtual meeting 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 call 301-8337 for more information. This group is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. 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 visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Tuesday, July 6, 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.
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Events: July
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
SUP for Beginners Wednesday, July 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook Lake, Route 105, Camden Want to try stand up paddle boarding (SUP)? Join us on scenic Megunticook River with Maine Sport Outfitters to learn basic SUP skills, including strokes needed to control the board and how to get on and off the board safely. Weather permitting. $35 registration fee includes gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Gentle Birth Wednesdays, July 7 - 28, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Virtual class Enjoy a new approach to child birth class combining brain science, birth science and technology to empower your positive birth through preparation. This class will include training and education in mindfulness, hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and sports psychology. A mobile app will also be able to enhance the learning experience. This class is free but preregistration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please call 301-8337 to register.
Postpartum Support Group Thursdays, July 8 & 22, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Virtual meeting This 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 them. 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. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. For more information, please call 505-4140. 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: July
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Breastfeeding Class Tuesday, July 13, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Virtual class This two hour class provides a pre-birth opportunity to ask questions and learn about breastfeeding and returning to work. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please call 301-8337 to register.
SUP for Beginners Wednesday, July 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook Lake, Route 105, Camden Want to try stand up paddle boarding (SUP)? Join us on scenic Megunticook River with Maine Sport Outfitters to learn basic SUP skills, including strokes needed to control the board and how to get on and off the board safely. Weather permitting. $35 registration fee includes gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
Concussion Support Group Tuesday, July 20, noon to 1:00 p.m. Virtual meeting Healing from a brain injury takes a long time. Join facilitator Moriah Grant, OTD, OTR/L, for this informative and interactive support group where you can share your struggles with concussion; learn more about concussions, treatment and outcomes; and connect with others who have had similar experiences. Pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please email mgrant@wcgh.org to register. Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Tuesday, July 20, 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.
Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.
Events: July
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
SUP for Beginners Wednesday, July 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook Lake, Route 105, Camden Want to try stand up paddle boarding (SUP)? Join us on scenic Megunticook River with Maine Sport Outfitters to learn basic SUP skills, including strokes needed to control the board and how to get on and off the board safely. Weather permitting. $35 registration fee includes gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Finding Work/Life Balance Thursday, July 22, noon to 12:30 p.m. Virtual class Burnout is a type of work-related stress that includes physical or emotional exhaustion that can affect all areas of your life. Being stuck in a high-stress situation without a break and feeling like you have no control can contribute to burnout, so it's not a surprise that living and working through a pandemic has left a lot of people feeling drained. Join this quick lunchtime presentation to learn strategies that can help you manage your stress and maintain work/life balance. 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.
Eating Better on a Budget Mondays, July 26 - August 16, 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. 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.
Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.
Events: July
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Naloxone Training Tuesday, July 27, noon to 1:00 p.m. Virtual class Naloxone is a life-saving medication that is used to counter the effects of drugs like heroin and prescription narcotics. Join providers from Pen Bay Medical Center to learn how to use naloxone to save the life of anyone who is experiencing an opioid overdose. 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. SUP for Beginners Wednesday, July 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook Lake, Route 105, Camden Want to try stand up paddle boarding (SUP)? Join us on scenic Megunticook River with Maine Sport Outfitters to learn basic SUP skills, including strokes needed to control the board and how to get on and off the board safely. Weather permitting. $35 registration fee includes gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
Please note, some of these 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.
Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.