Join staff from the Community Health team for an eight-week Matter of Balance series located at & co-sponsored by the Rockland Public Library. 

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.

*Registration is required due to a limited number of seats available in this class.*

Please call (207) 301-3950 with any questions. 

Bad weather cancelations?  We follow the local school district's safety guidance/plans!  If we do cancel a single class, we add an extra class onto the end so that we meet the 8 week requirement.

You don’t have to walk the caregiver path alone. This group is for caregivers interested in sharing, learning, and supporting each other in a confidential and friendly environment.

For more information, contact MaineHealth employee facilitators Kim Danforth, LMSW-cc at 207-301-3095 or Catherine Athay, LCSW at 207-301-8977.

Enjoy a new approach to child birth class combining brain science, birth science and technology to empower your positive birth through preparation. This class takes place over a series of three Tuesdays and will include training and education in mindfulness, hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and sports psychology. A mobile app will also be able available if desired to enhance the learning experience.

Pre-registration is required in order to obtain access to virtual access. Please call (207)301-8337 to register. 

This informal support group for breastfeeding families provides interaction as well as individual assistance when needed. Women wanting more information about breastfeeding are also welcome. This group is facilitated by a lactation consultant from the Women and Infants unit.

MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital Campus, 3 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 2 
Please call (207)301-8337 for more information. 

Join facilitators from the MaineHealth Center for Health Improvement Community Health department at Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals for an eight-session (9 weeks with NO CLASS on April 10th) A Matter of Balance series located at MaineHealth's Waldo Hospital in Belfast. 

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.

*Registration is required due to a limited number of seats available in this class.*

Please contact Community Health at (207)301-3950 with any questions.

Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise that is easy on the joints and good for your whole body. Join instructor Jonathan Smith, 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 necessary.

*Registration is required due to a limited number of seats available in this class.*

 Join us for a free, nurse-led group for parents and parents-to-be. We offer a welcoming place for new and pregnant parents to talk, listen and get support from others during the transition to parenthood. Babies welcome! Snacks and beverages will be provided. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome. For more information or to register, call 207-505-4332.

This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

LOCATION CHANGE!  We are NOT hiking the Appleton Preserve; instead, we are hiking the Mill Brook Preserve Trailhead!

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Join members from the MaineHealth Center for Health Improvement Community Health department at Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals, in partnership with Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT), to get outdoors and stay active with guided hikes year-round.

All are welcome!

This walk is at Coastal Mountains’ first Learning Landscape!  We’ll park behind the Searsport High School and walk from the school to Mill Brook Preserve, following the route students take for outdoor learning excursions.  

This is a two-mile out-and-back trail which is primarily flat and includes a fair amount of bog bridging. The culmination of the trail is at Mill Brook, which features a beautiful bridge where students often conduct stream studies and participate in reflection activities.

Please bring water and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. 

No pets, please.