Journey to Health Spring/Summer 2019 Program Guide

Spring/Summer 2019

Community Health & Wellness Classes Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital

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Spring/Summer 2019 Classes Healthy Eating & Cooking Container Gardening for Beginners Cooking 101 Lettuce-Free Salads

Physical Movement

A Matter of Balance Beginner Line Dancing Beginner-Plus Line Dancing Dance Explorers Easy Going Yoga Gentle Yoga Flow Intermediate Yoga

Healthy Mind

Brain Health As You Age Concussions and Teens Decluttering 101 Guided Meditation for Healing Introduction to Reflexology

Picnic Party Rotisserie to the Rescue!

Thai To-Go

Introduction to Sea Kayaking Just for Kids Yoga Noon Yoga Old School Aerobics SUP for Beginners Tai Chi for Wellness

Moving Meditation Restoring Balance with Yoga Nidra Sleep Well The Conversation

FREE EVENT:

Your Skin is In

Join us for IMPACT Melanoma’s award-winning presentation on the latest information about skin cancer and melanoma. Learn how to incorporate sun-safe habits into your daily routine to ensure that your skin stays healthy and free from dangerous UV damage. You’ll leave ready to make a personal promise to love the skin you are in.

Date:

Monday, June 24

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Belfast Free Library

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Healthy Eating & Cooking

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Container Gardening for Beginners Date:

Wednesday, May 22

Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Location:

Stockton Springs Town Office

Cost:

$10

Maybe you’d like to try gardening but don’t think you have enough space, time or energy. Think again! Container gardening is an easy way to test out your green thumb, whether you have lots of outdoor space, just a patio or even a window sill. Join us to learn the basics of container gardening, discover the wide variety of things you can grow inside (or out) and take home a seedling to plant in your own container garden. You’ll be eating your own fresh vegetables and herbs in no time!

Cooking 101 Dates:

Thursday, August 8

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Rockland Congregational Church

Cost:

$10

Going off to college? Living on your own for the first time? New to the kitchen? This class is just for you. We’ll cover the basics of the kitchen and learn how to make some amazing meals on a tight budget.

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Lettuce-Free Salads Dates:

Tuesday, June 11

Time:

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

The Varney Community Building, Brooks

Cost:

$10

Springtime brings so many lucious and delicious greens, but you can only eat lettuce so many times. In this class, we’ll bring together lots of familiar ingredients in clever and unique ways to help you switch up your salad game.

Picnic Party Dates:

Friday, July 12

Time:

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Location:

WCGH Biscone Medical Building, Belfast

Cost:

$10

Dates:

Friday, July 19

Time:

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Location:

Picker Family Resource Center, Rockport

Cost:

$10

It’s so nice to be outside this time of year, but the food choices available at our favorite outdoor locations are often deep fried, covered in sugar, or both. Join us to learn how to pack a healthy picnic that will please a crowd and make your summer adventures extra special.

Rotisserie to the Rescue!

Dates:

Wednesday, July 24

Time:

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Picker Family Resource Center, Rockport

Cost:

$10

Too hot to cook? Rotisserie chickens are the ultimate summer cooking hack. Join us to learn fun, easy and creative ways to make the most out of the golden goose of the grocery store.

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Thai To-Go Dates:

Thursday, June 20

Time:

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Rockland Congregational Church

Cost:

$10

The textures and flavors of Thai cuisine are versatile, balanced and just plain delicious. This, coupled with quick cooking times and easy prep, makes Thai food ideal for pack-and-go meals. Join us as we explore bold flavors that are sure to spice up your lunch box.

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Physical Movement

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FREE CLASS: A Matter of Balance Dates:

Thursdays, May 9 - June 27

Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Location:

Rockland Congregational Church

Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance is a program designed for community-dwelling adults age 60 and older to increase activity levels and reduce the fear of falling. If you are concerned about falls, have sustained falls in the past, or are interested in improving your flexibility, balance and strength, this class is for you.

Beginner Line Dancing

Beginner-Plus Line Dancing

Dates:

Dates:

Thursdays, May 9 - 30

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Cost:

Captain Albert E. Stevens School, Belfast $26

Come stomp, slide and grapevine with us! Line dancing is a fun way to get moving with great music and easy to follow dance patterns. Step-by-step line dances will be taught in this four-session beginner class. No partner or previous dance experience required.

Thursdays, June 6 - July 18 (No class July 4)

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Waterfall Arts, Belfast

Cost:

$39

Ready to take your line dancing skills to the next level? This class will start with a traditional beginner style of learning and reviewing dances with three to four distinct movements. As the class progresses, participants will learn additional movement and dance combinations. No partner necessary.

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Easy Going Yoga Dates:

Fridays, May 31 - June 28 (No class June 7)

Time:

Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Knox Center, Rockland

Cost:

$26

Easy Going Yoga is designed with the older student in mind. Antonia Small, owner of ORYX WORX Fitness, will teach you to stretch, strengthen, breathe and relax while improving your posture and body alignment.

No previous yoga experience required.

Gentle Yoga Flow

Intermediate Yoga

Dates:

Dates:

Tuesdays, June 4 - July 23

Wednesdays, May 8 - 29

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Time: 4:45 - 6:00 p.m.

Location:

Mildred Stevens Williams Memorial Library, Appleton

Location:

Lincolnville Central School

Cost:

$52

Cost:

$26

This playful gentle flow class is designed for all levels. Certified yoga instructor Kyla Cech will offer lots of verbal cues for alignment, breath and grounding and introduce poses with several alternatives to suit a wide range of students. This class follows a hatha yoga structure with a more energizing first half and a relaxing ending.

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If you have built a strong foundation in beginner yoga, Intermediate Yoga is just for you. This class is designed for students who have had some yoga experience and would like to further their practice and explore a wider variety of poses and styles.

Introduction to Sea Kayaking Dates:

Wednesdays, June 19; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21

Time:

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location:

Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk, Camden Harbor

Cost:

$20 per outing

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 our beautiful Midcoast with Maine Sport Outfitters’ 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 fee includes kayaks and gear.

KIDS CLASSES Find our classes at Appleton Village School, Camden Rockport Elementary School, Lincolnville Central School and St. George Municipal School Unit.

Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register for a class near you!

Dance Explorers

Just for Kids Yoga

Dancing is a universal language and a fun way for your children to get moving. In this four-week class with Katie Tranzillo, your children will have their dance passports stamped as they learn the dances of different countries and cultures around the world.

Traditionally, children are introduced to yoga through stories, songs and games. We will continue this practice in this just for kids yoga class, where your children will move in and out of yoga poses joyfully and explore stories that teach us about happiness, anger, love and much more.

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Noon Yoga Dates:

Wednesdays, May 15 - June 26 (No class May 29)

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Knox Center, Rockland

Cost:

$39

Dates:

Fridays, May 31 - June 21

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Location:

WCGH Classroom, Belfast

Cost:

$26

Escape and refresh on your lunch break with our certified yoga instructors in this gentle yoga class. Each hour-long class will help you stretch and strengthen your muscles while you reduce stress and recharge for the rest of your day. No yoga experience required.

Old School Aerobics

SUP for Beginners

Dates:

Dates:

Tuesdays, May 7 - 28

Time: 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

Location: Cost:

Captain Albert E. Stevens School, Belfast

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook River, Camden

$26

Cost:

$20 per outing

Are your leg warmers getting dusty? Do you miss your Richard Simmons workout? You have come to the right place. Join personal trainer Rachael McCormick for a fun, easy to follow routine that will get your heart pumping and put a smile on your face. Leg warmers optional.

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Wednesdays, June 26; July 17 & 31; August 14 & 28

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.

Children ages 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Registration fee includes gear.

Weather permitting.

Tai Chi for Wellness Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise that is easy on the joints and good for your whole body.

Join instructor Adrienne Gallant, certified in Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, for this six-session beginner-level class to increase your strength, flexibility, balance and overall sense of well-being. No previous Tai Chi experience required.

Dates:

Tuesdays, June 4 - July 9

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Location:

UMaine Hutchinson Center, Belfast

Cost:

$39

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Healthy Mind

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FREE CLASSES: Brain Health As You Age Dates:

Wednesday, July 10

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Rockport Opera House

Do you ever wonder if you should be taking the latest fad supplement or whether it is more important to play brain games or go for a walk? Participants will learn about how micronutrients, hormones, sleep, diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors impact brain health and will learn about testing that can help identify areas where support or change are needed for a specific individual to maintain healthy brain function.

Concussions and Teens: What You Should Know Dates:

Wednesday, August 14

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Rockport Public Library

Concussions can affect teens differently than adults, and with school, sports and extracurricular activities, it’s important to know what to look for. Join Moriah Grant, OTD, OTR/L, to learn about symptoms, treatment and the latest guidelines for handling concussions in teens.

Decluttering 101 Date: Wednesday, May 15 Time: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

Location:

Carver Memorial Library, Searsport

Are you feeling disorganized? Do you find yourself overwhelmed with too much stuff? Decluttering 101 can help you identify different types of clutter and develop a strategy for tackling it once and for all. You will leave with an action plan to help you clear out what you don’t want so you can truly enjoy the things you love.

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FREE CLASSES: Guided Meditation for Healing Dates:

Wednesday, May 15

Dates:

Wednesday, June 5

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Location:

Rockland Congregational Church

Carver Memorial Library, Searsport

This relaxing class is designed for all levels of interest. Energy healer Diana Maria Chapin will guide a healing meditation to help expand awareness of energy in and around the body and direct this healing energy to improve personal wellness. Learn how to set a powerful intention and enjoy breathing techniques that integrate your body’s energy centers to support your well-being.

Introduction to Reflexology Date: Tuesday, July 16 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Location:

Stockton Springs Town Office

Join Elisabeth Wolfe, RN, BSN, ARCB certified reflexologist, to learn about the benefits and techniques of reflexology. Reflexology is a specific touch technique applied to the feet, hands and/or ears that provides deep relaxation and supports the body’s ability to heal. Anyone can provide themselves or their loved ones with reflexology after some general education and experience.

Moving Meditation Date: Tuesday, June 11

Date: Wednesday, July 24

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Location:

Location:

Picker Family Resource Center, Rockport

Winterport Memorial Library

You don’t have to be seated to meditate. Bringing mindfulness into our natural activities, like walking, can have similar benefits and be extremely relaxing. Join Health & Wellness Coach Barbara Crowley to experience mindful walking.

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Restoring Balance with Yoga Nidra

Sleep Well

Dates:

Dates:

Tuesday, August 13

Thursdays, May 16 & 23

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Location:

Location:

Lincolnville Community Building

Cost:

$13

Cost:

UMaine Hutchinson Center, Belfast $6.50

Yoga nidra is a guided deep relaxation meditation that helps reduce stress and heal physical, mental and emotional imbalances.

Barbara Crowley, certified yoga nidra instructor, will lead students as they lie down to rest their bodies and minds in the deep restorative practices of yoga nidra.

In this workshop, certified clinical hypnotherapist Joanna Calderwood will discuss strategies for dealing with different sleep concerns including difficulties falling asleep, waking too early and feeling rested upon waking. Participants will learn about everyday lifestyle choices that are known to strengthen or weaken the sleep system and explore new ways to regularly wake up feeling refreshed.

FREE CLASS: The Conversation Date: Wednesday, May 22

Date: Wednesday, June 5

Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Location:

Location:

Waldo County YMCA, Belfast

Camden Public Library

End of life care is not easy to talk about but these are some of the most important conversations you can have with your loved ones. This free class will help you consider what is most important to you so you gain confidence with starting end-of-life care conversations on your own.

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Class Locations Appleton

Brooks

Mildred Stevens Williams Memorial Library 2916 Sennebec Road, Appleton, ME 04862

Varney Community Building 24 Veterans Highway, Brooks, ME 04921

Appleton Village School 737 Union Road, Appleton, ME 04862

Camden

Belfast

Camden Public Library 55 Main Street, Camden, ME 04843

Captain Albert E. Stevens School 31 Elementary Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915

Maine Sport Outfitters Kiosk 16 Bay View Street, Camden, ME 04843

University of Maine Hutchinson Center 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915

Shirt Tail Point, Megunticook River Route 105, Camden, ME 04843

Waldo County General Hospital 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915

Lincolnville

Waldo County YMCA 57 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915

Lincolnville Central School 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849

WCGH Biscone Medical Building 119 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915

Lincolnville Community Building 18 Searsmont Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849

Waterfall Arts 56 High Street, Belfast, ME 04915

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Rockland

Searsport

Knox Center 6 White Street, Rockland, ME 04841

Carver Memorial Library 12 Union Street, Searsport, ME 04974

Rockland Congregational Church 180 Limerock Street, Rockland, ME 04841

St. George

Rockport

47 Main Street Studio 47 Main Street, St. George, ME 04860

Camden Rockport Elementary School 11 Children’s Way, Rockport, ME 04856

St. George Municipal School Unit 65 Main Street, St. George, ME 04860

Picker Family Resource Center 756 Commercial Street, Rockport, ME 04856

Stockton Springs

Rockport Opera House 6 Central Street, Rockport, ME 04856

Stockton Springs Town Office 217 Main Street, Stockton Springs, ME 04981

Rockport Public Library 485 Commercial Street, Rockport, ME 04856

Winterport Winterport Memorial LIbrary 229 Main Street, Winterport, ME 04496

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Registration Information How to Register Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com.

Classes are listed by the same categories you’ll find in this guide. Simply select the class you’re interested in, click “Register” and complete the registration information.

Payment can be in the form of check, credit or debit card. Discounts are available online for seniors (age 65 and older) and veterans (those who served in the armed forces of the United States).

Registration is required for all classes unless otherwise noted.

If you need help registering for a class, have questions, need financial assistance or would like to request a family discount, please call 921-3950.

Accommodations We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation to participate fully in a Journey to Health class or event, please call 921-3950 at least 48 hours before the start of the class or event.

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Cancellation Policy Class Cancellations Journey to Health reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unexpected events. If either occurs, we will notify you by email and your class fees will be refunded.

Weather Cancellations If Journey to Health cancels a class due to weather, we will put a message on our voicemail at 921-3950 at least two hours before the class start time. You can also find cancellations posted on our Facebook page: facebook.com/J2HWellness Due to our large geographic region (Knox and Waldo counties), classes may be canceled in one location but not at another. Please call 921-3950 with any questions.

Refunds Class fees will be refunded if a class is cancelled.

No refunds will be given within 24 hours of a class start time or after a class has started.

Refunds will be issued in the manner payment was made and may take up to three weeks for processing.

To request a refund, please call 921-3950.

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Other Services One-on-One Health Coaching Making healthy lifestyle changes often isn’t easy and you may find yourself needing extra support.

Health coaching is a great opportunity to uncover your values and help you identify personal goals to increase your overall well-being. Our Certified Health and Wellness Coaches provide you with tools to set realistic goals and help you self-motivate in a welcoming and supportive environment. Join us for one-on-one support.

Dates:

By appointment; please call for free consultation

Location:

Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital

Cost:

Please call 921-3950 for packages and pricing

Worksite Wellness The Community Health & Wellness team at Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital offers programs to support employee wellness and engagement at local businesses. We provide a variety of wellness services to meet the specific needs of your business and our certified health and wellness coaches are committed to helping individuals be their best and healthiest selves.

For more information about our Worksite Wellness services, please contact Vikki Swan at 921-3963.

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Worksite Wellness Pen Bay Medical Center Waldo County General Hospital

Tobacco Treatment Resources Center for Tobacco Independence

207-662-7150

Maine Tobacco Helpline

800-207-1230

Tobacco Treatment Coaching

207-921-3950

Quit for Life Program

www.quitnow.net

Smokefree Program www.smokefree.gov

A Healthy Heart is a Happy Heart Did you know that eating well, being physically active and managing stress are all important ways to keep your heart healthy? Our Journey to Health classes are designed to help you make small changes that can have a big impact on your heart health and overall well-being.

Our cooking classes will introduce you to a wide variety of delicious and nutritious recipes. Our physical activity classes will get you moving, which keeps your heart in good shape and can help reduce a variety of heart disease risk factors like high cholesterol, high blood pressure and insulin resistance. And many of our programs provide tools to manage stress, which can lead to high blood pressure as well as unhealthy behaviors like smoking, overeating and excessive drinking.

To help you give your heart some love this spring and summer, we invite you to take 5% off our classes this summer. Simply use coupon code HAPPYHEART at checkout. Offer valid May 1, 2019, through August 28, 2019.

Picker Family Resource Center 756 Commercial Street Rockport, Maine 04856