March Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Tuesday, March 1, 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. Gentle Birth Tuesdays, March 1 - 22, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Virtual class Enjoy this new approach to child birth class that combines 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 group is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please call 301-8337 to register. Take a Break with Guided Meditation Wednesday, March 2 - 30, noon to 12:30 p.m. Virtual class Making time in your day to recharge can be as simple as tuning in for as much of this short meditation break as you can. The class will begin with a 15 to 20 minute guided meditation, followed by five minutes of silent meditation and a brief time for reflections and questions. 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.
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Events: March
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Breastfeeding Class Wednesday, March 2, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Virtual Class This single two-hour class provides a pre-birth opportunity to ask questions and learn about breastfeeding and returning to work. Preregistration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please call 301-8337 to register. Happy Wanderers Hiking Group: Beech Hill Preserve Thursday, March 3, 10:00 a.m. to noon Beech Hill Preserve, Rockport Coastal Mountains Land Trust is launching into the new year with monthly guided hikes, free and open to all ability levels. This hike is 1.8 miles and the level is moderate. The group will meet at trailheads throughout Knox and Waldo counties on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. This hike will be led by CMLT staff members and a PBMC Community Health Improvement team member. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register, and coastalmountains.org/get-outside for the full schedule of hikes.
Concussion Support Group Tuesday, March 15, 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, March 15, 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.
better. together.
Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.
Events: March
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Easy Going Yoga 2 Mondays, March 21 - April 25, noon to 1:00 p.m. Virtual class This class was designed with the mature student in mind, and is for those who have previsouly participated in one or more sessions of Easy Going Yoga. Join instructor Antonia Small from the comfort of your own home via Zoom for this mid-day class, which will progress the postures learned in Easy Going yoga and develop your confidence in the practices. Come refresh and renew your yoga! $39 registration fee is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Becoming a Recovery Friendly Employer Tuesday, March 22, 11:00 a.m. to noon Virtual class Whether you are looking to hire individuals in recovery or better support individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) in your organization to increase retention and decrease healthcare costs, this series will provide you with information on how to break down stigma and bias and support your employees with SUD. This class will meet several Tuesdays throughout the spring as part of an ongoing workshop. Pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free. Advance Care Planning Workshop Wednesday, March 23, noon to 12:30 p.m. Virtual class Advance care planning is an organized process of reflecting upon and discussing goals for future health care decisions. It is an important part of creating an advance directive, which tells others what medical care you want or do not want to receive if you become too ill in the future to tell them. Join trained advance care planning facilitator Vikki Webster for this online workshop where you will begin the process of filling out your advance directive. 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.
better. together.
Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.