Pen Bay Healthcare and Waldo County Healthcare October Event Calendar

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Family Caregiver Education & Support GroupThursday, October 1, 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, October 1 - 29, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.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 contact Hester Kohl at [email protected].

Breast Feeding BasicsThursday, October 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (First Thursday of every month)Pen Bay Physicians Building, Conference Room C, 4 Glen Cove Drive, RockportThis two hour class provides a pre-birth opportunity to ask questions and learn about breast feeding and returning to work. $17 for mom and partner. Registration required, please call 921-8345.

Healthy Basics with Chef MiMi McGeeWednesdays, September 30 - October 21, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.Picker Family Resource CenterHealthy foods, recipes and meals can be easy, convenient, affordable and delicious. Join chef and Food For Life instructor MiMi McGee to learn practical cooking, meal planning and grocery shopping skills and tips. The series will focus on low-budget ways to eat healthy and includes the following sessions:

• Wednesday, September 30: The Power Plate, focusing on general concepts behind healthy eating habits.

• Wednesday, October 7: How Foods Fight Diabetes.• Wednesday, October 14: Foods for a Healthy Weight.• Wednesday, October 21: How Foods Fight Heart Disease.

In addition, students will be invited to participate in an optional tour of a local grocery store (date to be determined) for tips on healthy food shopping. Class cost is by donation; suggested donations are $15 per session or $50 for the series. Space is limited so pre-registration is required; please call 921-8950 or email [email protected] to register.

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Successful Breast Feeding ClassMonday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, BelfastTopics to be covered include benefits of breast feeding, preparing to breast feed, exploring myths of breast feeding, breast care, breast milk storage and returning to work. Registration required, please call 338-9348.

Childbirth Preparation ClassSaturday, October 3, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, BelfastTopics covered in class 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.

AARP Driver's Safety CourseMonday, October 5, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, CamdenPresented by instructor Paul Sheridan, the recently revamped Smart Driver curriculum for adults age 55-plus covers defensive driving, existing and new rules of the road and the impact of recent changes in automotive technology in the driving environment. Also included: age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time and how to know when it’s time to give up the keys. Seating is limited; please call 921-6116 to make a reservation. Attendees will be asked to pay $20 ($15 for AARP members) at the door to cover instruction and materials.

F.I.T. (Fun Interval Training)Mondays, October 5 - 26, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.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. No registration necessary. For more information, please call Hester Kohl at 930-2514.

StretchAroundMondays & Fridays, October 2 - 30, 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 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, no registration necessary.

Disease, Treatment and Recovery—There is a SolutionSaturday, October 3, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Waldo County General Hospital Classroom, 118 Northport Avenue, BelfastA workshop for all those affected by alcoholism and drug addiction. $15 registration fee includes snacks & lunch. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact Al or Teri Blackadar, 323-0070 or 323-2024.

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A Matter of BalanceTuesdays & Thursdays, October 6 - 29, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, CamdenMany older adults have concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning workshop designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. During this eight-session class, participants will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home and exercise to increase strength and balance. This workshop is designed for adults age 60 and older. It’s perfect for anyone who is concerned about falls, has fallen in the past, is restricting activity because of falling concerns, or is simply interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength. Seating is limited; registration is required. Please call 620-1657. Free, suggested donation of $10.

October Parkinson’s Support Group MeetingTuesday, October 6, Noon to 1:45 p.m.Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, CamdenPen Bay pharmacist Vicki Wellner, RPh, and dietician Eileen Molloy, MS, RD, CDE, of Pen Bay Diabetes & Nutrition Care Center will address common food–drug interactions at this meeting of the Midcoast’s Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. Free & open to those living with Parkinson’s, their family members and caregivers. No registration necessary.

Mother’s Milk Support GroupTuesdays, October 6 - 27, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.Pen Bay Medical Center Chapel Room, 6 Glen Cove Drive, RockportThe Mother’s Milk Network is a support group for breast feeding families. The format is informal. It provides group interaction as well as individual assistance when needed. Pregnant moms wanting more information about breast feeding are also welcome. Facilitated by a Lactation Consultant from OB/GYN. This class is free. For more information, please call 921-8345.

Beginner ZumbaTuesdays, October 6 - 27, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.Belfast Dance Studio, 109 High Street, BelfastLed by Nicki Dunbar, the class is tailored to the beginner exerciser and those whose bodies are asking them to move a little more gently. Zumba® for Beginners blends Latin and International music with the songs you know and love, for a dynamic, exciting and effective dance workout that is simple to learn. 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 comfortable (indoor) fitness shoes and clothes that you will be comfortable dancing in. Please bring water. No registration required. For more information, please call Hester Kohl at 930-2514.

Rock ClimbingTuesdays, October 6 & 13, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.Maiden's Cliff Parking Lot, Route 52, CamdenHave you always wanted to try outdoor climbing? Journey to Health will partner with Northern Vertical to offer beginner rock climbing near Maiden's Cliff in Camden. $35 per climber. Pre-registration is required. Adults & Teens welcome. Ages 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult.Click to register for Climbing October 6Click to register for Climbing October 13

Alzheimer’s Disease Support GroupTuesday, October 6, 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 or at [email protected].

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Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Education & Support GroupTuesday, October 13, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Avenue, BelfastGuest speaker Janelle Michaud of Medtronic will speak about Deep Brain Stimulation. Medtronic makes the Deep Brain Stimulation implant, which is essentially a pacemaker for the brain to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson’s and Essential Tremor. Maine Medical Center has the first comprehensive Deep Brain Stimulation center in Maine. The talk is open to the public and will last about an hour. Refreshments will be served. Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW facilitates the group. For more information, please call 930-2500 ext. 4795.

Cancer Education & Support GroupWednesday, October 7, 4:45 to 6:15 p.m.Belfast Free Library, 3rd floor, 106 High Street, BelfastThe group meets monthly and is for anyone who has or has had cancer, their family members or their friends. Come share your wisdom and experiences with other survivors and people who care, while learning more about how you can live better with cancer. The group is facilitated by social worker, Margie Spencer-Smith, LCSW, and patient navigator, Kim Lenfestey, MSW. For more information, please call 930-2500 ext. 4795.

Sibling ProgramWednesday, October 7, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.Pen Bay Medical Center, Birth Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, RockportChildren 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.Free. Registration required, please call 921-8345.

Gentle YogaWednesdays, October 7-28, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.Belfast Dance Studio, 109 High Street, BelfastThis basic yoga class, led by Lisa Newcomb, is geared for the beginning yoga student but all levels are welcome. We will spend this time easing into our bodies through breath work & gentle connecting postures in order to allow for more space to open in both body and mind. There will be time in each class for a restorative posture and a final deep relaxation. No previous experience necessary. No registration required. For more information, please call Hester Kohl at 930-2514.

Health Matters with Kno-Wal-Lin: Staying Active As We AgeThursday, October 8, Noon to 1:00 p.m.Picker Family Resource CenterDo achy, creaking bones and joints have you seeking refuge on the couch? Join William Bisbee, PA-C, physician assistant with Pen Bay Orthopaedics, who will discuss why it’s so important to keep moving as we get older and how to do so safely. He will share tips for keeping joints healthy, recommendactivities for “aging joints”, and offer simple ways to avoid injury during activity. Brought to you by Kno-Wal-Lin Home Care & Hospice and the Picker Family Resource Center as part of the monthly series: Health Matters with Kno-Wal-Lin. Feel free to bring your lunch. Beverages and dessert will be provided. Please call 921-8950 to register. Space is limited. Program is Free.

Harvest Arts: Sharing the Fruits of Our Hands and HeartsFriday, October 9, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, CamdenAll are invited to celebrate the creative achievements of Quarry Hill residents. Works on display will range from paintings and 3-D assemblages to needlework and other handcrafts. Refreshments served. Live music courtesy of Camden harpist Millie Crocker. Free & open to the public.

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October Cottage Open HouseSaturday, October 17, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, CamdenQuarry Hill offers the last in its 2015 series of open-house events introducing cottage homes available for purchase. Tour homes thoughtfully designed for adults age 55-plus, meet with staff members and residents, and pick up information concerning pricing, services, floor plans and more. For more information, please call 921-6616.

Hospital Aid Yard SaleSaturday, October 17, 8:00 a.m. to NoonMethodist Church Fellowship Hall, 23 Mill Lane, BelfastItems expected to be on sale include furniture, crafts and holiday items, remnants and sewing items, books, puzzles and toys, jewelry, plants and white elephant items. If you have any of the items listed above that you would like to donate for the yard sale, you can drop them off at the Fellowship Hall on Friday, October 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please, no computers, televisions or large appliances. Rain or shine. For more information or pickup ahead of time, please call Phyllis Gaul, 548-0232, or Sally Millhorn, 323-3901.

Say Goodnight to InsomniaSaturdays, October 17, 24, & 31; November 7 & 21; December 5, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.Picker Family Resource CenterDo you suffer from insomnia? Join Amy Libby, LCSW, for this 6-week cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program for the treatment of insomnia. CBT for Insomnia is based on over 20 years of research and clinical practice by Gregg Jacobs, PhD, at Harvard Medical School and the University of Massachusetts. CBT is based on a central theme: insomnia can only be treated by addressing the underlying causes and changing thoughts and behaviors around sleep. Participants can expect to learn the biology of sleep and the stress response system, how to challenge sleep thoughts and behaviors, sleep scheduling, lifestyle habits, and relaxation techniques that improve sleep. Please call 921-8950 or email [email protected] to register. Space is limited. Program is Free.

Preparing for ChildbirthSaturday, October 17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Pen Bay Medical Center, Birth Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, RockportThis one-time, 6 hour class includes a tour of the Birth Center and provides general information on what to expect during the birthing process. Some of the topics covered include hospital policies, comfort techniques, breathing and relaxation and caring for your newborn. Registration Fee: $51 for mom and partner. Please contact us to register or for details about scholarships, 921-8345.

Oncology Walk and Basket RaffleSunday, October 18, Registration at Noon, Walk at 1:00 p.m.Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, BelfastThe walk supports cancer patients undergoing treatment and honors survivors and those lost to cancer. Tickets for the basket raffle will be on sale in the hospital’s classroom beginning Monday, October 12, and will be on sale until October 17. Tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5 or 15 for $10. All proceeds go to the Oncology Patient Assistance Fund and the Mammography Fund. The Oncology Patient Assistance Fund helps patients defray the cost of cancer treatments. The Mammography Fund helps pay for mammograms and breast biopsies for patients with no insurance or insurance with a high deductible. Registration is free. Rain/wind jackets, t-shirts and hats will be for sale at the walk. For more information, please call 930-2555.

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

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Your Life, Your Choice: Advance Care PlanningThursdays, October 22 & 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Picker Family Resource CenterThe Picker Family Resource Center will offer a free two-part series on advance care planning. During session one, participants will learn about the decisions people often face at the end of life. Participants will be guided through a discussion to better understand and reflect on their goals and wishes for end of life care. The Maine Health Care Directive form will also be reviewed. During session two, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about advance care planning and work one on one with a trained facilitator to begin completing an advance directive. Participants are welcome to bring their healthcare agent and/or loved one. Free & open to the public. Registration required; please call 921-6116 or email [email protected].

Fall Health FairSaturday, October 24, 9:00 a.m. to NoonWaldo County General Hospital Campus, 118 Northport Avenue, BelfastThe Waldo County Healthcare Fall Health Fair offers free flu shots, fitness classes, blood pressure and hearing screenings, assistance with MyChart signups, healthy recipe sampling, giveaways and more.

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Adventures in Living Well: Flavors from HomeWednesday, October 21, 10:30 a.m. to Noon Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, CamdenAimee Zaring, MFA, author of Flavors from Home: Refugees in Kentucky Share Their Stories and Comfort Foods, describes how refugees in unfamiliar lands often find comfort in cooking and sharing traditional recipes from home. Included: samplings of traditional dishes. Free and open to adults 50+. Registration required, please call 921-6116.

Hospital Aid New Member CoffeeThursday, October 22, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.Waldo County General Hospital Classroom, 118 Northport Avenue, BelfastInformational get-together for potential new members. Learn about volunteer opportunities and meet current volunteers to ask questions. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Sandy Gordon at 930-6739.

Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support GroupTuesday, October 27, Noon to 1:00 p.m. (Last Tuesday of every month)Pen Bay Medical Center, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport Lung Health Education, Prevention and Wellness Support Group. Held at Pen Bay Medical Center in the Pulmonary Rehab Education Room. Please call 921-8880 for additional information.

Flu Vaccine ClinicWednesday, October 21, 6:00 to 8:30 a.m.Waldo County General Hospital Classroom, 118 Northport Avenue, BelfastFree public flu vaccine clinic offered by Belfast Public Health Nursing Association. For more information, and to schedule an appointment, please call 338-3368.

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