October Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, October 1, 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. Noon Yoga Mondays, October 3 – November 28, Noon to 1:00 p.m. (No class November 7) Knox Center, Rockland Room, 6 White Street, Rockland Escape and refresh on your lunch break with yoga instructor Jessica Shepard in this gentle yoga class. Each hour-long class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress, improve joint mobility and relax. No yoga experience required. Registration is required and is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Stretch Around Mondays & Fridays, October 3 – 31, 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. *Click
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Martial Arts for Kids (ages 3 – 6) Mondays, October 3 – 24, 5:00 to 6:00 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. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Martial Arts for Kids (ages 7 – 11) Mondays, October 3 – 24, 6:15 to 7:30 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. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Chair Yoga Tuesdays, October 4 – November 22, 11:00 a.m. to noon St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut Street, Camden 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 eight-week beginner class designed to integrate yoga into your daily life and increase your sense of vitality. Registration is required and is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. October Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, October 4, Noon to 1:45 p.m. Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden The group’s October gathering will center on how to prepare simple, nutritious meals when short on time or energy. Presenters: MaineHealth Care at Home occupational therapist Kristina DiSciullo, MS, OTR/L and Quarry Hill clinical dietician Ann Parent, MS, RDLD. Free and open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. Please call Carol Witham at 594-1637 for more information. *Click
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Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, October 4 – 25, 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. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-8345 to register. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, October 4, 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. Journey to Health Walking Club Tuesdays, October 4 – 25, 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Belfast City Park, Starting by Waldo County General Hospital Helipad 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. Registration is not required. Please call 921-3950 for more information. Martial Arts for Kids (ages 3 – 6) Tuesdays, October 4 – 25, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. 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 $25. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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Martial Arts for Kids (ages 7 – 11) Tuesdays, October 4 – 25, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. 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 $25. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Chair Yoga Wednesdays, October 5 – November 23, 11:00 a.m. to noon Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland 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 eight-week beginner class designed to integrate yoga into your daily life and increase your sense of vitality. Registration is required and is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Weekly Meditation Wednesdays, October 5 – 26, 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, Ground Floor 118 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. Self-Care Through Art Wednesdays, October 5 – 19, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Penobscot Shores, 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast Creating art can lower blood pressure, stress levels and anxiety while helping you discover your inner artist and quieting your mind. Come experiment with pastels, watercolors, acrylics, collage and more as you start your journey into a new perspective of self-care. Registration is required and is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Group Health Coaching Wednesdays, October 5 – November 16, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (No class November 2) Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, Rockport Are you trying to adapt healthier habits but don’t know where to start? Group health coaching may be just the right tool to set you off on your journey to better health. In this six-session class, your health coach will help you identify your health priorities, determine pathways to success and provide that extra encouragement and support to you help you achieve your goals. Registration is required and is $65. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Prenatal Yoga Wednesdays, October 5 – November 16, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Pen Bay Women’s Health, 3 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport In this gentle series, mothers-to-be will learn breathing techniques and positions to increase flexibility and relaxation. Join this six-week class to relieve some of the physical and emotional stresses brought on during pregnancy. Registration is required and is $37.50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
Cha-Cha for Beginners Wednesdays, October 5 – 26, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville Catch dance fever with us! Sign up for the cha-cha, an energetic Latin dance that will get your heart pumping and put a smile on your face. In this four-week beginner class you will learn a simple routine you can dance at weddings, parties or even in your own living room. Registration is required and the fee is $20/individual or $30/couple. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
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Dance for Everyone Thursdays, October 6 – November 10, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 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 six-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 $37.50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register.
Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, October 6, 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.
Journey to Health Walking Club Thursdays, October 6 – 27, 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. PBMC Community Wellness Trail, 3 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Starting outside of Pen Bay Urology 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. Registration is not required. Please call 921-3950 for more information.
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Energizing Martial Arts Thursdays, October 6 – November 10, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. East Belfast Elementary School, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast Are you looking for something new and fun to help you get moving and increase your heart rate? Join Master Randy Gelo for this six-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 $37.50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Align & Shine Thursdays, October 6 – November 10, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Kermit S. Nickerson School, 18 Townhouse Road, Swanville Did you know that aches and pains are often caused by poor posture? Join personal trainer Mirja Pitkin for this six-week class that will bring your body into balance while strengthening your muscles and leaving you feeling ready to shine each day. Registration is required and is $37.50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Good For You Breakfasts On-the-Go Thursdays, October 6 & 13, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Are you in a breakfast rut and looking for some quick and tasty options to get you off on the right foot again? Join the Community Health & Wellness team for this two-session hands-on cooking class for some healthy breakfast inspiration. Registration is required and is $15. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Healthy Cooking Skills with Chef Melinda Thursday, October 6, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Belfast United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane, Belfast Boost your healthy cooking confidence by learning a few chef basics like knife skills, seasoning tricks and how to perfectly saute and roast vegetables, meats and more. You will leave with a full tummy and be ready to prepare your own healthy meals at home. Registration is required and is $10. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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Breastfeeding Basics Thursday, October 6, 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 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com. Align & Shine Saturdays, October 8 – November 12, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. First Congregational Church, 55 Elm Street, Camden Did you know that aches and pains are often caused by poor posture? Join personal trainer Mirja Pitkin for this six-week class that will bring your body into balance while strengthening your muscles and leaving you feeling ready to shine each day. Registration is required and is $37.50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Prenatal Yoga Mondays, October 10 – November 14, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. East Belfast Elementary School, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast In this gentle series, mothers-to-be will learn breathing techniques and positions to increase flexibility and relaxation. Join this six-week class to relieve some of the physical and emotional stresses brought on during pregnancy. Registration is required and is $37.50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Tuesday, October 11, 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 Spencer-Smith, LCSW. For more information, please call 930-2500 ext. 4795. *Click
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Energizing Martial Arts Wednesdays, October 12 – November 16, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 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 six-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 $37.50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. An Attitude of Gratitude Thursdays, October 13 – 27, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, 55 Elm Street, Camden One of the six practices that research shows is positively linked to happiness and health is gratitude. Join our Community Health & Wellness staff for this three-session class to explore the health benefits of gratitude and learn tools to help cultivate a healthier, more grateful life. Registration is required and is $15. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. AARP Driver Safety Course Friday, October 14, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden An all-classroom refresher course for drivers age 50-plus. Covers defensive driving, existing and new rules of the road, and the impact of recent changes in automotive technology on the driving environment, along with age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Graduates qualify for state-mandated discount on auto insurance premiums. Bring a bag lunch; Quarry Hill will provide beverages and dessert. $15 for AARP members; $20 for nonmembers. Please call 921-6116 to register. Oncology Walk Sunday, October 16, Registration at Noon, Walk at 1:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, Ground Floor 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast There is no cost to participate in the walk. Donations are accepted. All proceeds go to the Oncology Patient Assistance and Mammography Funds. Baskets are available for raffle beginning Oct. 10 and tickets will be for sale in the Classroom. $1 each, 6 tickets for $5, 15 tickets for $10. For more information, please call 930-2555. *Click
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Successful Breastfeeding Class Monday, October 17, 6:00 to 8:30 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 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Healthier Halloween Treats Tuesday, October 18, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Waldo County YMCA, 157 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast Kid-approved Halloween treats don’t have to be full of sugar. Bring your whole family to this healthy treat-making workshop with our Let’s Go! coordinators where you will have fun and make healthy Halloween goodies that are scary good. We promise you’ll have a spook-tackular time! Registration is required and is $5/child; family discounts available on request.. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Take a Breath Tuesdays, October 18 & 25, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, Ground Floor 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Did you know that the way you breathe could influence your health? Join Elizabeth Yori, ND, of Belfast Natural Medicine for this two-session class to learn breathing techniques to increase your oxygen intake, lower your blood pressure, promote relaxation and better sleep, and increase your ability to manage stress. Registration is required and is $15. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Women’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, October 18, 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.
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Wild by Nature Wednesday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. to noon Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Award-winning author and photographer Lee Ann and Thomas Szelog offer a multimedia presentation filled with their most beautiful and memorable moments in untamed Maine. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration required, please call 921-6116 or visit quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Healthier Halloween Treats Thursday, October 20, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Rockland Recreation Center, 44 Limerock Street, Rockland Kid-approved Halloween treats don’t have to be full of sugar. Bring your whole family to this healthy treat-making workshop with our Let’s Go! coordinators where you will have fun and make healthy Halloween goodies that are scary good. We promise you’ll have a spook-tackular time! Registration is required and is $5/child; family discounts available on request. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Healthy Cooking Skills with Chef Melinda Thursday, October 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Belfast United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane, Belfast Boost your healthy cooking confidence by learning a few chef basics like knife skills, seasoning tricks and how to perfectly saute and roast vegetables, meats and more. You will leave with a full tummy and be ready to prepare your own healthy meals at home. Registration is required and is $10. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Free Mammograms Saturday, October 22, 8:00 a.m. to noon Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Do you need a mammogram but your insurance doesn’t cover it? Early detection is your best protection against breast cancer. Waldo County General Hospital will offer FREE screening mammograms. Please call 930-2594 or 930-2553 to make an appointment.
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Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, October 25, 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. Restoring Balance with Yoga Nidra Tuesdays, October 25 & November 1, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, 55 Elm Street, Camden Yoga Nidra is a guided deep relaxation meditation that helps reduce stress and heal physical, mental and emotional imbalances. Krishna Peter Perry, co-founder of ShivaShakti School of Yoga and Healing Arts, will lead students as they lie down to rest their bodies and minds in the deep restorative practices of Yoga Nidra. Registration is required and is $12. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Embrace the Season: Autumn Wednesday, October 26, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Lincolnville Community Library, 208 Main Street, Lincolnville Join Rhonda Feiman, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, to learn Chinese medicine practices and simple Qi-gong movements that can help strengthen the immune system and support emotional and physical balance as we transition from summer to fall. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free. Women After 50: "Finding Ourselves in the Ever-Changing Female Image" Thursday, October 27, 9:00 a.m. to noon Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Quarry Hill launches Women After 50, a series of programs aimed at building community among women age 50 and better, with an exciting event facilitated by art historian Lucie Bauer. Inspired by photographic images showing artists’ representations of womanhood through the ages, participants will reflect on how female imagery shapes women’s lives. Free and open to women age 50-plus. Registration required, please visit quarryhill.org/news-and-events or call 921-6116. *Click
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Hypnobirthing Thursdays, October 27 – December 1, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. No class on Thanksgiving 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 for the 5 week class. Registration required, please call 921-8345 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com. Hospital Aid Yard Sale Saturday, October 29, 8:00 a.m. to noon Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 23 Mill Lane, Belfast Join us for this large indoor yard sale, rain or shine, to benefit the Waldo County General Hospital Aid. Open to the public. For more information, please call 323-3901 or 548-0232. Donations of goods are welcome at the church on Friday, October 28, between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. No televisions, computers or large appliances. Sibling Class The Pen Bay Medical Center Birthing Center offers a free Sibling Class by appointment only. Children will learn about newborns and how to interact with them. Some safety lessons will be shared along with a discussion of their new role as big brothers and big sisters. Please call 921-8345 to schedule a time or for more information.
For a full list of our upcoming events, please visit us online at penbayhealthcare.org or wcgh.org
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