September Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Family Caregiver Education & Support Group Thursday, September 1, 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. Hypnobirthing Thursdays, September 1 - 29, 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 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com. Breastfeeding Basics Thursday, September 1, 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. *Click
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Stretch Around Mondays & Fridays, September 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, drop-in class, registration not required. September Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, September 6, Noon to 1:45 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden The group will celebrate its 12th anniversary with cake and ice cream. Free and open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. Please call Carol Witham at 594-1637 for more information. Mother’s Milk Support Group Tuesdays, September 6 - 27, 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. Be Tobacco Free with Hypnotherapy Tuesdays, September 6 – 20, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville You can set yourself free! This 3-session group tobacco cessation program uses hypnotherapy and can help you take charge of your health and your life by becoming tobacco-free. In this program you will explore and identify what personal needs are satisfied by using tobacco, learn how to overcome triggers and increase your confidence in your new tobacco-free life. Registration is required and is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group Tuesday, September 6, 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. Weekly Meditation Wednesdays, September 7 – 28, 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. Introduction to Sea Kayaking Wednesday, September 7, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Camden Harbor, leaving from Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk With the miles of coastline and many lakes in Maine, kayaking is a great way to stay active. Join us for a leisurely tour of beautiful Camden Harbor with Registered Maine Guides. Basic paddling and safety instructions will be provided. Children ages 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting. Registration is required and is $20/person and includes all gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Be Tobacco Free with Hypnotherapy Wednesdays, September 7 – 21, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Knox Center, Rockland Room, 6 White Street, Rockland You can set yourself free! This 3-session group tobacco cessation program uses hypnotherapy and can help you take charge of your health and your life by becoming tobacco-free. In this program you will explore and identify what personal needs are satisfied by using tobacco, learn how to overcome triggers and increase your confidence in your new tobacco-free life. Registration is required and is $50. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. *Click
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Back to Basics Wednesdays, September 7 & 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Boost your confidence in the kitchen with this 2-session cooking basics class. Gain knife skills, explore wholesome grains and learn to make your own focaccia bread, simple salads, dressings, soups and more. Registration is required and is $15. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Rumba for Beginners Wednesdays, September 7 – 28, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville The Rumba, also known as “the dance of love,” is a slow, romantic Latin dance. Join this 4-week beginner class and learn the steps to this dance. Registration is required and the fee is $20/individual or $30/couple. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Everybody Dance Thursdays, September 8 – 29, 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 four-session class with instructor Katie Tranzillo. Registration is required and is $25 for 4 sessions; participants are encouraged to bring a friend, family member or caregiver to join in the fun for free. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Journey to Health Walking Club Thursday, September 8, 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Wellness Trail at Pen Bay Medical Center, 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. *Click
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Summer Soirée Friday, September 9, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Front Street Shipyard, 101 Front Street, Belfast Please join the Pen Bay Waldo Heathcare Foundation for a special evening as we celebrate the end of summer. Proceeds to benefit charity care at Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital. Caribbean music by Flash! In the Pans Community Steel Band and catering by Trillium. Featuring Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. and Cellardoor Winery. $75/person, to purchase tickets please email soiree@penbayhealthcare.org or call 921-6705 by August 31. Checks payable to Pen Bay Waldo Healthcare Foundation, 22 White St. Rockland, ME 04841 or visit us online at penbaywaldofoundation.org. Childbirth Preparation Class Saturday, September 10, 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. Healthy Snacks for Kids Monday, September 12, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville Are you and your child looking for some new and fun lunch and snack ideas? Then bring your whole family to this hands-on snack making workshop with Adrienne Gallant, Let’s Go! Knox County coordinator. You’ll learn ways to organize your child’s lunchbox and create healthy snacks that are fun to make and eat. Registration is required and is $5/child (family discounts available). Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or to register.
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Introduction to Meditation Mondays, September 12 – 26, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. East Belfast Elementary School, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast 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 is required and is $15. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Journey to Health Walking Club Tuesday, September 13, 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. Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support Group Tuesday, September 13, 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.
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Introduction to Meditation Tuesdays, September 13 – 27, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Sweet Tree Arts, 4 Church Street, Hope 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 is required and is $15. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. How Positive Thinking Affects Physical Well-Being Wednesday, September 14, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Holistic health practitioner Barbara MacDonald, ND, of Camden Whole Health will speak on the connections between mental and emotional/spiritual health and physical well-being. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration required; please call 921-6116 or visit us online at quarryhill.org/news-and-events. SUP for Beginners Wednesday, September 14, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook River, 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. Registration is required and is $20/person and includes all gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Align & Shine FREE Demo Thursdays, September 15 & 22, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. East Belfast Elementary School, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast Did you know that aches and pains are often caused by poor posture? Join personal trainer Mirja Pitkin for this 2-week demo class that will bring your body into balance while strengthening your muscles and leaving you feeling ready to shine each day. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free. *Click
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Family FUN Field Day Saturday, September 17, 8:00 a.m. to noon Pen Bay Medical Center Campus, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Join the Community Health & Wellness staff from Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital for a day of free family FUN at Pen Bay Medical Center. The day will begin with a healthy breakfast, grand opening, donor recognition and tour of our wellness trail, followed by our first ever Family FUN Field Day. Bring your family and friends to toss water balloons, compete in a three-legged race, get creative with a community art project and whip up kid-friendly healthy snacks. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free. Successful Breastfeeding Class Saturday, September 17, 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 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Embrace the Season: Fall Tuesday, September 20, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast 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’s Cancer Support Group Tuesday, September 20, 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. *Click
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The Maine Home Front in World War I Wednesday, September 21, 10:30 a.m. to Noon Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden Maine State Historian Earle Shettleworth offers an engrossing look at how Mainers on the home front supported U.S. troops overseas. Free and open to adults age 50-plus. Registration required; please call 921-6116 or visit us online at quarryhill.org/news-and-events. Hospital Aid Meeting Wednesday, September 21, 1:30 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, Ground Floor 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast Guest speaker Sarah Zurek, a registered polysomnographic technologist, will talk about the sleep lab. The public is welcome and refreshments will be served. Please call 930-6739 for more information. Introduction to Sea Kayaking Wednesday, September 21, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Camden Harbor, leaving from Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk With the miles of coastline and many lakes in Maine, kayaking is a great way to stay active. Join us for a leisurely tour of beautiful Camden Harbor with Registered Maine Guides. Basic paddling and safety instructions will be provided. Children ages 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting. Registration is required and is $20/person and includes all gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Align & Shine FREE Demo Wednesdays, September 21 & 28, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland Did you know that aches and pains are often caused by poor posture? Join personal trainer Mirja Pitkin for this 2-week demo class that will bring your body into balance while strengthening your muscles and leaving you feeling ready to shine each day. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call 921-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free. *Click
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Journey to Health Walking Club Thursday, September 22, 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Wellness Trail at Pen Bay Medical Center, 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. Baby Fair Saturday, September 24, 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Troy Howard Middle School, 173 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast Find great bargains on new and used clothing, furniture and toys for children or sell yours. Tables available for $25 and you keep your profits. For more information or to book a table please call 930-6713.
Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group Tuesday, September 27, 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, September 27, 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.
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SUP for Beginners Wednesday, September 28, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook River, 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. Registration is required and is $20/person and includes all gear. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 to register. Healthy Lifestyles Thursdays, September 29 - January 12, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Penobscot Bay YMCA, 116 Union Street, Rockport Healthy Lifestyles is a group-based program proven to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by 58%. Program participants learn ways to build healthier eating habits and add physical activity into their daily life while working with a lifestyle coach and group participants to identify and overcome barriers to making lifestyle changes. Covered by most insurances. Please call 236-3375 to register by September 9. 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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