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

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Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital

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March Parkinson’s Support Group MeetingTuesday, March 1, Noon to 1:45 p.m.Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, CamdenTherapists from Pen Bay Medical Center's Speech and Hearing and Outpatient Rehabilitation departments will discuss the benefits of LSVT®, a unique, research-based treatment for those with Parkinson’s. Free & open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. Registration is not required. For information, please contact Carol Witham at 594-1637.

Beginner ZumbaTuesdays, March 1 - 29, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. (through 4/1)Belfast Dance Studio, 109 High Street, BelfastLed by Nicki Dunbar, the class is tailored to the beginner exerciser and blends Latin and International music with the songs you know and love. 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 indoor fitness shoes. Drop in class, registration is not required. For more information, please call Hester Kohl at 930-2514.

Mother’s Milk Support GroupTuesdays, March 1 - 29, 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.

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Gentle YogaWednesdays, March 2 - 30, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. (through 4/1)Belfast Dance Studio, 109 High Street, BelfastThis 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. There will be time in each class for a restorative posture and a final deep relaxation. No previous experience needed. Drop-in class, registration is not required. For more information, please call Hester Kohl at 930-2514.


Free Weekly Meditation SeriesWednesdays, March 2 - 30, Noon to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, Ground Floor 118 Northport Avenue, BelfastPractice the art of meditation and learn to use meditation to manage stress. Each 30-minute session includes a brief introduction, guided meditation and silent meditation. No experience necessary. Drop-in class, registration is not required.

Women at Every Season: Discovering the Divine FeminineThursday, March 3, 9:00 a.m. to NoonQuarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, CamdenDelving into ancient stories, images, and artifacts, attendees will encounter reflections of the divine feminine that were once familiar. Nurse educator Linda Zeigler, RN, and art historian Lucie Bauer will guide participants as they “explore within and emerge to celebrate together the divine feminine” in themselves. Free & open to women age 50-plus. Registration required; please call 921-6116.

Alzheimer’s Disease Support GroupTuesday, March 1, 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.

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Family Caregiver Education & Support GroupThursday, March 3, 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.

Move it to Lose itThursdays, March 3 - 31 , 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. (through 4/1)East Belfast Elementary School Gym, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, BelfastThis 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 call Hester Kohl at 930-2514.

HypnobirthingThursdays, March 3 - 31, 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 week class. Please call to register, 921-8345.

Breastfeeding BasicsThursday, March 3, 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.

MaineHealth Food FightFriday, March 4, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.Pen Bay Medical Center Cafe, 6 Glen Cove Drive, RockportJoin us for a Food Fight to help choose our organization’s best apple recipe. You’ll have the opportunity to sample the top two dishes and cast your vote. The dish with the most votes will then advance to the final round to compete against the top recipes from other MaineHealth member organizations. Free.

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Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support GroupTuesday, March 8, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Avenue, BelfastMargie Spencer-Smith, LCSW facilitates the group. For more information, please call 930-2500 ext. 4795.

Childbirth Preparation ClassSaturday, March 5, 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.

StretchAroundMondays & Fridays, March 4 - April 1, 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.

F.I.T. (Fun Interval Training)Mondays, March 7 - 28, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. (through 4/1)East Belfast Elementary School Gym, 14 Swan Lake Avenue, BelfastA 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. Drop-in class, registration is not required. For more information, please call Hester Kohl at 930-2514.

Scrumptious SoupsTuesday, March 8 & 15, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Teen Center, 10 Knowlton Street, CamdenWarm up this winter with scrumptious soups! Join this series of two hands-on cooking classes and learn new recipes for tasty low-fat, low-salt soups your whole family will enjoy. Recipes include Mediterranean white bean soup, black bean soup, butternut squash soup and basil spinach soup. Registration fee is $15. Please register online by visiting: http://bit.ly/1Quar5Z. Please call 921-3950 for more information.

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Guided Snowshoe Hike at Erickson Fields PreserveWednesday, March 9, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.Erickson Fields Preserve, 124 West Street, RockportJoin health educator Hester Kohl for a guided snowshoe hike along the 1.4 mile Wellness Trail at Erickson Fields Preserve. Snowshoes will be provided for each participant. Participants should arrive wearing snow or hiking boots and dressed in warm layers. Space is limited so registration is required. Please visit http://bit.ly/1TUUeMA to register. Please call 930-2514 for more information. Free. A hike will still take place if there is no snow.

MaineHealth Food FightTuesday, March 8, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.Waldo County General Hospital BEST Cafe118 Northport Avenue, BelfastJoin us for a Food Fight to help choose our organization’s best blueberry recipe. You’ll have the opportunity to sample the top two dishes and cast your vote. The dish with the most votes will then advance to the final round to compete against the top recipes from other MaineHealth member organizations. Free.

A Peaceful Night's SleepWednesday, March 9, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Rooms C & D4 Glen Cove Drive, RockportSleep is important for overall health. Learn how much you should be getting and why it’s important, find out what happens when you don’t get enough and learn practices that can help you sleep better. Space is limited so registration is required. Please visit http://bit.ly/1PYU7hp to register. Please call 921-3950 for more information. Free.

Successful Breastfeeding ClassSaturday, March 12, 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.

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Women’s Cancer Support GroupTuesday, March 15, 6:00 to 8:00 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 for more information.

Adventures in Living Well: A Scandalously Short History of Medicine in Maine in the 19th and 20th CenturiesWednesday, March 16, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (Snow date is 3/23)Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, CamdenRichard Kahn, MD, will provide an entertaining look back at healthcare in Maine as it was practiced over the last two centuries. Rockland’s Surgical Emergency Hospital and other early hospitals are profiled. Cosponsored by Quarry Hill and the Camden Public Library. Program is free, but registration is required. Please call 921-6116 to register.

Health Matters with Kno-Wal-Lin: Medications: Tips for Safe Storage and DisposalThursday, March 10, Noon to 1:00 p.m.Picker Family Reource Center, 756 Commercial Street, RockportJoin Kelsey Arsenault, CHES, substance abuse prevention specialist for Knox County Community Health Coalition, as she discusses the different types of medications, their proper storage and disposal, and how to keep medications out of hands that could abuse or misuse them – whether accidentally or intentionally. Feel free to bring your lunch. Beverages and dessert will be provided. Program is free, space is limited. Please call 921-3950 to register.

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Spring into Spring RollsTuesday, March 22, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Penobscot Bay YMCA, 116 Union Street, RockportLooking for a fun, healthy meal to make when you don’t feel like cooking? In this hands-on class, you can try new flavors while learning how to make fresh spring rolls and delicious dipping sauces. Family friendly. Please visit http://bit.ly/1muVUPg to register. Please call 921-3950 for more information. Free.

Hospital Aid MeetingWednesday, March 16, 1:30 p.m.Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, Ground Floor 118 Northport Avenue, BelfastGuest speaker Scott Cunningham, DDS, will join the meeting explaining the services of Waldo County Dental Care. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information, please call 930-6739.

Demystifying Palliative Care and Hospice: A Physician’s PerspectiveMonday, March 21, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, CamdenProgram facilitator Lauren Michalakes, MD, 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. To register, please call 921-6116.

Self-Care with Massage for CaregiversThursday, March 24, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Rooms C & D4 Glen Cove Drive, RockportSelf-care is learning how to recognize when your life may become out of balance – emotionally, physically, intellectually or spiritually – and implementing what might be the right path for you to get back on course. Emily Waltz-Lash, BS, LMT, director of admission at Downeast School of Massage, will lead this workshop to help caregivers identify challenges of maintaining self-care. Learn ways to improve and create healthy lifestyles; practice stretching to reduce tension, improve posture and improve breathing; and practice massage techniques with a partner to reduce tension, reduce pain and increase circulation. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please visit http://bit.ly/1RJudzp to register. For more information, please call 921-3950. Free.

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

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Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support GroupTuesday, March 29, 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.

Spring into Spring RollsThursday, March 31, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.Waldo County General Hospital, Classroom, Ground Floor 118 Northport Avenue, BelfastLooking for a fun, healthy meal to make when you don’t feel like cooking? In this hands-on class, you can try new flavors while learning how to make fresh spring rolls and delicious dipping sauces. Family friendly. Please visit http://bit.ly/1VqvOt0 to register. Please call 930-2514 for more information. Free.

Introduction to Long Term Care PlanningWednesday, March 30, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.Picker Family Resource Center, 756 Commercial Street, RockportAre you facing the possibility that your parent, friend or spouse needs more care than can be given at home? Join Lisa Mele, ClaimAid patient resource advocate at Pen Bay Medical Center, for the first in a series of workshops to learn how to be more prepared for your loved ones and yourself. Lisa will answer questions to help make the long term care planning less stressful. Space is limited, registration is required. Please visit http://bit.ly/1SjPtNa to register. For more information, please call 921-3950. Free.

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