Events
November
Pen Bay Healthcare & Waldo County Healthcare StretchAround Mondays & Fridays, November 2 - 30, 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, no registration necessary. F.I.T. (Fun Interval Training) Mondays, November 2 - 30, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. East Belfast Elementary School gym, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast A fun fitness class intended for all levels led by Mirja Pitkin. F.I.T. is structured to improve the three primary aspects of fitness: strength, cardiovascular capability and range of motion. Class includes a comprehensive warm-up followed by cardiovascular intervals alternating with strengthening exercises. The class ends with abdominal work and stretching. No registration necessary. For more information, please call Hester Kohl at 930-2514. Free Carotid Screening Tuesday, November 3, 8:00 a.m. to Noon Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, 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? Sign up for a free 10 minute screening. Please call 921-5744 to schedule your appointment.
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November Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, November 3, Noon to 1:45 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden In the first half of the November gathering, exercise physiologist Carol Witham will lead participants in relaxation exercises while Jessica Kent, LMT, of Embody Massage & Yoga offers an optional session on guided meditation. The second half of the meeting will be devoted to honoring Parkinson’s caregivers in recognition of National Family Caregivers’ Month. Free & open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. No registration necessary. Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, November 3 - 24, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Pen Bay Medical Center Chapel Room, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport The Mother’s Milk Network is a support group for breast feeding families. The format is informal. It provides group interaction as well as individual assistance when needed. Pregnant moms wanting more information about breast feeding are also welcome. Facilitated by a Lactation Consultant from OB/GYN. This class is free. For more information, please call 921-8345. Beginner Zumba Tuesdays, November 3 - 24, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Belfast Dance Studio, 109 High Street, Belfast Led by Nicki Dunbar, the class is tailored to the beginner exerciser and those whose bodies are asking them to move a little more gently. Zumba® for Beginners blends Latin and International music with the songs you know and love, for a dynamic, exciting and effective dance workout that is simple to learn. The goals are to increase strength, flexibility, agility and balance while burning calories. Chairs will be provided for those that need a quick break. Wear comfortable (indoor) fitness shoes and clothes that you will be comfortable dancing in. Please bring water. No registration required. For more information, please call Hester Kohl at 930-2514. Freshstart Smoking Cessation Classes Tuesdays, November 3 - 24, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, Rockport Freshstart is a free program designed to help you quit smoking in two weeks. The program consists of four classes, each class is an hour and a half long. Please call 921-3950 for more information or to register for a Freshstart class. To talk with our Tobacco Specialist please call 921-5569. *Click event title for more information
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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, November 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 or at calexander@penbayhealthcare.org. Gentle Yoga Wednesdays, November 4 - 25, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Belfast Dance Studio, 109 High Street, Belfast This basic yoga class, led by Lisa Newcomb, is geared for the beginner yoga student but all levels are welcome. We will spend this time easing into our bodies through breath work & gentle connecting postures in order to allow for more space to open in both body and mind. There will be time in each class for a restorative posture and a final deep relaxation. No previous experience necessary. No registration required. For more information, please call Hester Kohl at 930-2514. Cancer Education & Support Group Wednesday, November 4, 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. Belfast Free Library, 3rd floor, 106 High Street, Belfast The group meets monthly and is for anyone who has or has had cancer, their family members or their friends. Come share your wisdom and experiences with other survivors and people who care, while learning more about how you can live better with cancer. The group is facilitated by social worker, Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW, and patient navigator, Kim Lenfestey, MSW. For more information, please call 930-2500 ext. 4795. Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, November 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.
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Move it to Lose it Thursdays, November 5 - 19, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. East Belfast Elementary School Gym, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast This free, low-impact exercise class is designed for participants with a BMI of 30 or higher and is led by Mirja Pitkin. To register or for more information, please contact Hester Kohl at hkohl@wcgh.org. Breast Feeding Basics Thursday, November 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (First Thursday of every month) 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 breast feeding and returning to work. $17 for mom and partner. Registration required, please call 921-8345. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, November 7, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Topics covered in class 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. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Tuesday, November 10, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Avenue, Belfast Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW facilitates the group. For more information, please call 930-2500 ext. 4795. Fundraiser at Anglers Restaurant Thursday, November 12, 5:00 p.m. to Close Anglers Restaurant, 215 E Main Street, Searsport A percentage of sales from patrons at Anglers will go to the Hospital Aid who will donate funds to Belfast Public Health Nursing.
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Waldo County General Hospital's Holiday Fair Friday, November 13, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hospital Classroom, 118 Northport Ave., Belfast The 18th annual Holiday Fair items for sale will include handmade soaps and lotions, jewelry, textiles, white elephant items and baked goods. Some of the artists represented are hospital staff members while others are area craftspeople. The fair offers unique gifts in a relaxed shopping atmosphere in all price ranges. Open to the community, come join the fun. This is a fundraiser for the hospital’s community wellness program. For more information or to reserve a table, please call the hospital’s education department at 930-6713. Free Skin Screening Clinic Saturday, November 14, 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. 18 spots are available. Please call 921-3950 to schedule your appointment. Successful Breast Feeding Class Saturday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Topics to be covered include benefits of breast feeding, preparing to breast feed, exploring myths of breast feeding, breast care, breast milk storage and returning to work. Registration required, please call 338-9348. Adventures in Living Well: Making Sense of Vertigo and Dizziness Wednesday, November 18, 10:30 a.m. to Noon Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden One of a handful of physical therapists in Maine with expertise in the exercise-based program known as vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT), Nancy Coyne, MSPT, of Pen Bay Healthcare Outpatient Rehabilitation, will explain what causes vertigo and how VRT can help. Free & open to adults 50+. Please call to register, 921-6116.
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Hospital Aid Meeting Wednesday, November 18, 1:30 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital Classroom 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Owen Nelson, MD, orthopedic surgeon, will speak on “Orthopedic Practices.� The public is welcome to attend. Refreshments served after the meeting. For more information, please call 930-6739. Flu Vaccine Clinic Wednesday, November 18, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital Classroom 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Free public flu vaccine clinic offered by Belfast Public Health Nursing Association. For more information, and to schedule an appointment, please call 338-3368. Sussman House Volunteer Training and Info Session Friday, November 20, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kno-Wal-Lin, 170 Pleasant Street, Rockland Session will include a free light lunch. For more information or to register please call Joy Chamberlin, volunteer coordinator, at 207-542-4991 or Kno-Wal-Lin at 921-4500. Going Strong Series: Managing Chronic Pain Monday, November 23, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Pain specialist Susan M. Hage, D.O., will help individuals living with conditions such as fibromyalgia and joint disorders gain a deeper understanding of the causes and day-to-day management of chronic pain. Free and open to the public. Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, October 27, Noon to 1:00 p.m. (Last Tuesday of every month) Pen Bay Medical Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group. Held at Pen Bay Medical Center in the Pulmonary Rehab Education Room. Please call 921-8880 for additional information. For a full list of our upcoming events visit us online at www.penbayhealthcare.org or www.wcgh.org
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