pen bay medical center and waldo county general hospital may 2016 event calendar

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Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital

EventsMay

Strengthen & LengthenMondays, May 2 - June 27 (no class May 30), 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Belfast Dance Studio, 109 High Street, BelfastAre 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.

StretchAroundMondays & Fridays, May 2 - 27, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 95 Court Street, BelfastDesigned to include older adults and those with physical limitations. Interactive, social activity and basic movement with balance practiceand 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 YogaMondays, May 2 - June 27 (no class May 30), 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Road, CamdenJoin 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.

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Journey to Health Walking ClubTuesday, May 3, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Belfast Harbor Walk, start at bottom of Main Street, BelfastLooking 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.

Mother’s Milk Support GroupTuesdays, May 3 - 31, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.Pen Bay Medical Center, Chapel Room, 6 Glen Cove Drive, RockportA 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.

May Parkinson’s Support Group MeetingTuesday, May 3, Noon to 1:45 p.m.Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, CamdenSpeaker 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.

Pound®Tuesdays, May 3 - June 21, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Midcoast Recreation Center, 535 West Street, RockportChannel 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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Family Caregiver Education & Support GroupThursday, May 5, Noon to 1:00 p.m.Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Avenue, BelfastThe 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.

Alzheimer’s Disease Support GroupTuesday, May 3, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month)Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, CamdenThe 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, LincolnvilleChannel 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 BeginnersWednesdays, May 4 - 25, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, RocklandDo 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.

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Journey to Health Walking ClubThursday, May 5, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Erickson Fields Preserve, 124 West Street, RockportLooking 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 HealthThursdays, May 5 – June 23, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, RocklandDo 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.

HypnobirthingThursdays, May 5 - June 2, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C 4 Glen Cove Drive, RockportMothers 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 BasicsThursday, May 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (First Thursday of every month)Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room D4 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.

Introduction to MeditationTuesdays, May 10 - 24, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.Pen Bay Medical Center, Center for Excellence6 Glen Cove Drive, RockportAre 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.

Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support GroupTuesday, May 10, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Avenue, BelfastThe 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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Free Penobscot Shores Health FairFriday, May 6, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Penobscot Shores, 10 Shoreland Drive, BelfastFree 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.

Journey to Health Walking ClubTuesday, May 10, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sears Island, Start at Sears Island Road parking lot, SearsportLooking 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.

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Am I Having a Stroke? Signs, Symptoms & DiagnosisTuesday, May 10, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, RockportDo 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 HypnotherapyWednesdays, May 11 – 25, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.Knox Center, Rockland Room, 6 White Street, RocklandYou 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 ClubThursday, May 12, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Beech Hill Preserve, Start at Beech Hill Road Trailhead, RockportLooking 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 ClassSaturday, May 14, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, BelfastTopics 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 otherquestions you may have. Registration required, please call 338-9348.

Demystifying Palliative Care and Hospice: A Physician’s PerspectiveWednesday, May 18, 10:30 a.m. to NoonQuarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, CamdenProgram 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.

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Journey to Health Walking ClubTuesday, May 17, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Belfast Rail Trail, Start at 501 High Street, BelfastLooking 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 GroupTuesday, May 17, 6:00 p.m. (Third Tuesday of every month)Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, RockportJoin 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 [email protected] to register.

Steamboat Memories Book SigningThursday, May 19, 4:00 p.m. Penobscot Shores Ocean House, 10 Shoreland Drive, BelfastPenobscot 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.

Free Carotid ScreeningTuesday, May 17, 8:00 a.m. to NoonPen Bay Surgery, 4 Glen Cove Drive, RockportAre 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.

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Quarry Hill Yard SaleSaturday, May 21, 8:00 a.m. to NoonQuarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, CamdenIt’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 ClinicSaturday, May 21, 9:00 a.m. to NoonPen Bay Cancer Care Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, RockportHave 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 HouseSaturday, May 21, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Penobscot Shores, 10 Shoreland Drive, BelfastThe coast of Maine is one of the most beautiful places to retire or own asecond 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 infor-mation, or visit us online at www.penobscotshores.com.

Journey to Health Walking ClubThursday, May 19, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Erickson Fields Preserve, 124 West Street, RockportLooking 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.

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The Latest on Prevention and Treatment of Skin CancerMonday, May 23, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, CamdenKerry 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 ClubTuesday, May 24, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Hospital to Harbor Walk, Start at 118 Northport Avenue, BelfastLooking 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 FundrasierTuesday, 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.

Cardiac 5K - Walk to the beatSunday, May 22, 10:00 a.m.Camden Hills Regional High School, 25 Keelson Drive, RockportJoin Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital for the 5th annual celebration of wellness and success of our cardiac rehabpatients. All are welcome and invited to the walk. There is no entry fee, donations will be accepted with proceeds benefiting the CardiacRehab scholarship funds. Please register by calling 930-2545 or online at journeytohealth.coursestorm.com.

For a full list of our upcoming events visit us online at penbayhealthcare.org or wcgh.org

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Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support GroupTuesday, 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.

Successful Breastfeeding ClassSaturday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, Ground Floor 118 Northport Avenue, BelfastTopics 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.

Journey to Health Walking ClubTuesday, May 31, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Little River Trail, Start at Walsh Field, Route 52, BelfastLooking 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.

Journey to Health Walking ClubThursday, May 26, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Beech Hill Preserve, Start at Beech Hill Road Trailhead, RockportLooking 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.

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