May
Events
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Strengthen & Lengthen Mondays, May 2 - June 27 (no class May 30), 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Belfast Dance Studio, 109 High Street, Belfast Are you looking to increase your strength and flexibility? Join personal trainer Mirja Pitkin for this low-impact exercise class to learn easy routines you can do at home. Appropriate for all fitness levels. Registration fee is $37.50 for the six-week class. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. StretchAround Mondays & Fridays, May 2 - 27, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. 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. Gentle & Restorative Yoga Mondays, May 2 - June 27 (no class May 30), 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Road, Camden Join Patti Prema Kristiansen, owner of Thomaston Yoga Studio, for a gentle yoga series that 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 fee is $50 for 8-session series. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click event title for more information
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May Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, May 3, Noon to 1:45 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Speaker Cassie Walters, DOM, of Stillpoint Acupuncture in Rockland will explain the benefits of acupuncture and Chinese medicine for people with Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s caregivers. Free & open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. Registration not required. For more information, please contact Carol Witham at 594-1637. Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, May 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. This class is free. For more information, please call 921-8345. Journey to Health Walking Club Tuesday, May 3, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Belfast Harbor Walk, start at bottom of Main Street, Belfast Looking for a group activity for that extra support to get up and go? Join Community Health & Wellness staff for weekly walks around Knox and Waldo counties. Walks are scheduled for Tuesdays in Waldo County and Thursdays in Knox County, weather permitting. Walk with us as often as you can. Walks are free and open to all. No registration is required. Please call 921-3950 for more information. Pound® Tuesdays, May 3 - June 21, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Midcoast Recreation Center, 535 West Street, Rockport Channel your inner rock star as you become one with the music in this exhilarating full-body workout inspired by the energizing and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. Burn stress and gain strength with instructor Nicki Dunbar. Modifications provided for beginners. Registration fee is $50 for the 8-week class. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, May 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. Pound® Wednesdays, May 4 - June 29, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Lincolnville Central School Gym, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville Channel your inner rock star as you become one with the music in this exhilarating full-body workout inspired by the energizing and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. Burn stress and gain strength with instructor Nicki Dunbar. Modifications provided for beginners. Registration fee is $50 for the 8-week class. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Waltz for Beginners Wednesdays, May 4 - 25, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Do you remember Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, or are you a fan of Dancing with the Stars? Now you can learn this beautiful dance that has been popular for centuries, join our 4-week beginner waltz series and learn how to glide across the dance floor like a star. Individuals and couples welcome. No experience necessary. Registration fee is $20/individuals or $30/couples. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, May 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. *Click event title for more information
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Journey to Health Walking Club Thursday, May 5, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Erickson Fields Preserve, 124 West Street, Rockport Looking for a group activity for that extra support to get up and go? Join Community Health & Wellness staff for weekly walks around Knox and Waldo counties. Walks are scheduled for Tuesdays in Waldo County and Thursdays in Knox County, weather permitting. Walk with us as often as you can. Walks are free and open to all. No registration is required. Please call 921-3950 for more information. Yoga for Back Health Thursdays, May 5 – June 23, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Do you suffer from chronic back pain or soreness? Join Patti Prema Kristiansen, owner of Thomaston Yoga Studio, to learn stretching and strengthening yoga poses to improve the health of your back. No yoga experience necessary. Registration fee is $50 for the 8-session class. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 for to register. Hypnobirthing Thursdays, May 5 - June 2, 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. $102 for mom and partner, 5 weeks. Registration required, please call 921-8345. Breastfeeding Basics Thursday, May 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (First Thursday of every month) Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room D 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. $17 for mom and partner. Registration required, please call 921-8345.
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Free Penobscot Shores Health Fair Friday, May 6, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Penobscot Shores, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast Free screenings and booths including: Spectrum Generations, Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH) Home Health Services, WCGH Sleep Lab, Waldo County Home Health & Hospice Volunteers, Jacquie Lacoste Massage Therapist, Sherriff’s Department Drug Take Back, Belfast Coop, Waldo County Action Partners Transportation, paraffin hand treatments, and a nutritionist and pharmacist from WCGH. Please call 338-2332 for more details. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Tuesday, May 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. Barbara Crowley, RN, will present at the session and focus on mindfulness presence. 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. For more information, please call 930-2500 ext. 4795. Journey to Health Walking Club Tuesday, May 10, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sears Island, Start at Sears Island Road parking lot, Searsport Looking for a group activity for that extra support to get up and go? Join Community Health & Wellness staff for weekly walks around Knox and Waldo counties. Walks are scheduled for Tuesdays in Waldo County and Thursdays in Knox County, weather permitting. Walk with us as often as you can. Walks are free and open to all. No registration is required. Please call 921-3950 for more information. Introduction to Meditation Tuesdays, May 10 - 24, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center, Center for Excellence 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Are you interested in meditation but don’t know where to begin? Join health & wellness coach Barbara Crowley for this three-session series to learn about meditation: what it is, the physical, mental and spiritual health benefits of practicing and how to incorporate it into your life. Registration fee is $15 for the series. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click event title for more information
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Am I Having a Stroke? Signs, Symptoms & Diagnosis Tuesday, May 10, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, Rockport Do you know how to identify the signs of a stroke? Join Pen Bay Stroke Program coordinator Eileen Hawkins, RN, MSN, CNRN, SCRN, for a Stroke Awareness Month presentation. Topics will include stroke prevention, treatment options and the latest advances in stroke care. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please register online at journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950. Free. Be Tobacco Free with Hypnotherapy Wednesdays, May 11 – 25, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Knox Center, Rockland Room, 6 White Street, Rockland You can set yourself free! This three session group smoking cessation program utilizing hypnotherapy can assist you in taking charge of your health, your life and becoming a non-smoker. In this program, you will explore and identify what personal need is satisfied by smoking (physical and mental), learn how to overcome triggers for smoking and increase your confidence in your new tobacco free life. Registration fee is $50 for 3 sessions. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please register online at journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950. Journey to Health Walking Club Thursday, May 12, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Beech Hill Preserve, Start at Beech Hill Road Trailhead, Rockport Looking for a group activity for that extra support to get up and go? Join Community Health & Wellness staff for weekly walks around Knox and Waldo counties. Walks are scheduled for Tuesdays in Waldo County and Thursdays in Knox County, weather permitting. Walk with us as often as you can. Walks are free and open to all. No registration is required. Please call 921-3950 for more information. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, May 14, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, 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. *Click event title for more information
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Free Carotid Screening Tuesday, May 17, 8:00 a.m. to Noon Pen Bay Surgery, 4 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Are you over 60 with a history of smoking and have one of the following? High blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, personal history of stroke or family history of stroke? Join Pen Bay Surgery for a free carotid screening. Appointments required, please call 921-5722 to schedule. Journey to Health Walking Club Tuesday, May 17, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Belfast Rail Trail, Start at 501 High Street, Belfast Looking for a group activity for that extra support to get up and go? Join Community Health & Wellness staff for weekly walks around Knox and Waldo counties. Walks are scheduled for Tuesdays in Waldo County and Thursdays in Knox County, weather permitting. Walk with us as often as you can. Walks are free and open to all. No registration is required. Please call 921-3950 for more information. Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, May 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 or email pickercenter@penbayhealthcare.org to register. Demystifying Palliative Care and Hospice: A Physician’s Perspective Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 a.m. to Noon Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Program facilitator Lauren Michalakes, MD, medical director of hospice and palliative Care at Pen Bay Medical Center, will define hospice and palliative care and explain how the two approaches to end-of-life care may benefit both patients and families. For adults age 50-plus. Please register at www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events or call 921-6116. Steamboat Memories Book Signing Thursday, May 19, 4:00 p.m. Penobscot Shores Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast Penobscot Shores resident and Steamboat Memories author, Robert Witherill will give a brief presentation about the height of the steamboat era in Belfast followed by a book signing. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Please call 338-2332 for more information. *Click event title for more information
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Journey to Health Walking Club Thursday, May 19, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Erickson Fields Preserve, 124 West Street, Rockport Looking for a group activity for that extra support to get up and go? Join Community Health & Wellness staff for weekly walks around Knox and Waldo counties. Walks are scheduled for Tuesdays in Waldo County and Thursdays in Knox County, weather permitting. Walk with us as often as you can. Walks are free and open to all. No registration is required. Please call 921-3950 for more information. Quarry Hill Yard Sale Saturday, May 21, 8:00 a.m. to Noon Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden It’s the bargain-hunting event of the season! Stop by for outstanding deals on furniture, decorative items, jewelry, kitchen equipment, books and more. Donate items in good condition, or purchase table space and hold your own sale within the sale. Please, no early birds. For more information, please call 921-6250. Free. Free Skin Screening Clinic Saturday, May 21, 9:00 a.m. to Noon Pen Bay Cancer Care Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Have you had a skin check in the last 12 months? Do you have an area of concern? Please join us for a free skin screening clinic with Dermatologist Kerry Lavigne, MD. Appointments are required, please call 921-3950. Free. Penobscot Shores Open House Saturday, May 21, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Penobscot Shores, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast The coast of Maine is one of the most beautiful places to retire or own a second home. Come test the water at Penobscot Shores in Belfast at our Open House. Enjoy life with a stunning bay view, and the advantages of home ownership without property maintenance at Maine’s premier oceanfront retirement community. Private cottages for sale. Apartments in the Ocean House for sale or rent. Please call 338-2332 for more information, or visit us online at www.penobscotshores.com.
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Cardiac 5K - Walk to the beat Sunday, May 22, 10:00 a.m. Camden Hills Regional High School, 25 Keelson Drive, Rockport Join Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital for the 5th annual celebration of wellness and success of our cardiac rehab patients. All are welcome and invited to the walk. There is no entry fee, donations will be accepted with proceeds benefiting the Cardiac Rehab scholarship funds. Please register by calling 930-2545 or online at journeytohealth.coursestorm.com. The Latest on Prevention and Treatment of Skin Cancer Monday, May 23, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Kerry Kavigne, MD, FAAD, of the Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Center at Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital, presents an update on skin cancer, the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer. Get the latest on reducing your risk of the disease, treatment options and the benefits of Mohs micrographic surgery for skin-cancer removal. For adults age 50-plus. Please register by calling 921-6116 or register online at www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Journey to Health Walking Club Tuesday, May 24, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Hospital to Harbor Walk, Start at 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Looking for a group activity for that extra support to get up and go? Join Community Health & Wellness staff for weekly walks around Knox and Waldo counties. Walks are scheduled for Tuesdays in Waldo County and Thursdays in Knox County, weather permitting. Walk with us as often as you can. Walks are free and open to all. No registration is required. Please call 921-3950 for more information. Flatbread Fundrasier Tuesday, May 24, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Flatbread Company, 399 Commercial Street (Route 1), Rockport MaineHealth Care at Home Auxiliary (formerly known as Kno-Wal-Lin Home Care & Hospice Auxiliary) was selected to host a Flatbread Company benefit night. Flatbread Company will donate $3.50 for each large flatbread pizza and $1.75 for each small flatbread pizza sold during the benefit to the Auxiliary. *Click event title for more information
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Events: May
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Journey to Health Walking Club Thursday, May 26, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Beech Hill Preserve, Start at Beech Hill Road Trailhead, Rockport Looking for a group activity for that extra support to get up and go? Join Community Health & Wellness staff for weekly walks around Knox and Waldo counties. Walks are scheduled for Tuesdays in Waldo County and Thursdays in Knox County, weather permitting. Walk with us as often as you can. Walks are free and open to all. No registration is required. Please call 921-3950 for more information. Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 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 to register. Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, May 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. Journey to Health Walking Club Tuesday, May 31, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Little River Trail, Start at Walsh Field, Route 52, Belfast Looking for a group activity for that extra support to get up and go? Join Community Health & Wellness staff for weekly walks around Knox and Waldo counties. Walks are scheduled for Tuesdays in Waldo County and Thursdays in Knox County, weather permitting. Walk with us as often as you can. Walks are free and open to all. No registration is required. Please call 921-3950 for more information.
For a full list of our upcoming events visit us online at penbayhealthcare.org or wcgh.org
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