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Summer 2019 Program Guide

Welcome.The warm weather has finally arrived! We are often eager to spend time outside and explore the wonders Maine has to offer. Take this time to try out a new class or outdoor activity and learn some healthy recipes that you can bring to picnics, barbeques and parties with friends and family.We look forward to seeing you in one of our Summer classes!

In health & gratitude,The Prevention & Healthy Living TeamLeeAnna Lavoie, Director, Prevention ServicesAlicia Rice, Grant Program ManagerTori Condon, Health EducatorBenjamin Ramsdell, Culinary CoordinatorRachel Palmer, Community Programs Assistant

FREE Quarterly EventFor more information, visit www.mainegeneral.org/classes-events.

Farm to TableJoin local farmers and our chef Ben Ramsdell for an evening of cooking and fun as we talk about the importance of locality on food, agriculture, commerce and community.

Location: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta

Date: Monday, Aug. 26 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required for this event.

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Prevention & Healthy Living PoliciesSenior, Veteran, MaineGeneral and Second Household Member DiscountsWe offer a 20 percent discount per class to:

• Seniors (age 65 and older)• Veterans (those who served in the armed forces of the United States)• Current MaineGeneral employees• Second member of a household who registers for the same class

Payment AssistanceAdditional help paying for classes is available on an as-needed basis:

• 50 percent off the cost of class (limited to two classes per quarter)• 100 percent off the cost of class (limited to one class per quarter)

Delays and CancellationsWe reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unexpected events. If that occurs, you will be notified and your class fees will be refunded.

Weather CancellationsIf we need to cancel a class session because of weather, we will put a message on our voicemail at 861-5257 at least two hours before the class start time. We also list weather cancellations on our Facebook page.

RefundsClass fees will be returned if a class is canceled. No refunds will be given within 24 hours of a class start time or after a class has started.

Registration InformationHere’s how to register for a class:

1. Go to our website at www.mainegeneral.org and click on “Classes & Events” at the top of the page.

2. Choose the class you want.3. Complete all registration information.4. You can pay by check, credit or debit card. 5. You’re done. We will confirm your

registration by email.

If you need help registering, are seeking financial assistance, or want to request a special accommodation, please call 872-4102.

Prevention & Healthy Living (PHL) will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a PHL class or event, please notify us at least 48 hours before the start of the class or event.

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Summer 2019 ClassesHealthy Mind & Body Chronic Pain EducationNEW Creative Labyrinth JourneyNEW Essential Oils for KidsNEW Facial Reflexology for Glowing SkinForest BathingHealing Glass MandalasIntroduction to MeditationPeggy Huddleston’s Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™Stop Smoking with HypnosisNEW Take Action: Creating a Life of FulfillmentNEW Writing through Trauma

Physical MovementCardio Strength TrainingChair YogaGentle YogaGentle Yoga Level 2NEW Hiking & Outdoor SafetyNEW Intermediate Flow YogaNiaPiYo® Live!NEW Restorative YogaTai Chi for HealthYin YogaYoga for Bone HealthZumba®

Healthy Cooking & Eating5 Ingredients or LessBetter BurgersBuddha BowlsCooking the Mediterranean WayCooking with Your KidsFood Prep (Demo)NEW Indian CookingNEW Instant Pot MealsItalian ClassicsNEW Learning to Love LegumesMake Your Own Spring RollsSheet Pan Dinners (Demo)Spanish Cooking

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Chronic Pain EducationIt can be hard to focus on anything else when you are in pain. In this class, you will learn what you can do to better manage your pain and improve the quality of your daily life. A variety of treatment options will be discussed.

Cost: FREEInstructor: Rachel Criswell, MD, MS

Location: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta Classroom 2

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 14 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Healthy Mind & Body

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Healthy Mind & Body

NEW Creative Labyrinth JourneyThe Labyrinth is an ancient transformational symbol that offers the experience of "losing oneself" as a way of "finding oneself" anew. Unlike a maze, the Labyrinth will always lead you to the center, then back again to our beginning point where we are transformed. During this workshop series, we will lean into the magic and wisdom of journeying the labyrinth together through various creative media: art making, movement and writing.

Cost: $24/personInstructor: Bodhi SimpsonLocation: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta

Classroom 2Date: Wednesday, July 17 & 24

5:30 - 7 p.m. (2 sessions)

NEW Essential Oils for Kids (Ages 8 and up)Adults as well as children can enjoy essential oils! In this class, we will explore various ways to use essential oils with kids and some fun activities they can enjoy over summer vacation.

Cost: $17/adult, $6/childInstructor: Starla PericoLocation: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta

Conference Room 1 & Teaching KitchenDate: Thursday, Aug. 22

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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NEW Facial Reflexology for Glowing SkinThe theory behind reflexology is that each of the body's organs and glands are "linked" to corresponding areas of the hands, ears and feet. Applying pressure to these areas relaxes muscles, improves blood circulation and helps to reduce symptoms of common health issues. In this class, learn how reflexology can be used to encourage healthy and glowing skin.

Cost: $35/personInstructor: Connie HubleyLocation: Alfond Center for Health,

Augusta Conference Room 2

Date: Friday, Sept. 13 9:30 a.m. - noon

Forest BathingForest bathing, a term coined in Japan for mindfully being present in nature, embraces the fact that nature has a calming, positive effect on our health. Join Registered Maine Guide Ray Reitze in exploring the concept of stillness while visiting a beautiful local treasure and learn techniques to practice at home. The terrain being walked/explored is uneven.

Cost: $16/personInstructor: Ray ReitzeLocation: Viles Arboretum,

AugustaDate: Friday, July 26

5 - 6:30 p.m.Date: Friday, Aug. 30

5 - 6:30 p.m.Date: Friday, Sept. 27

5 - 6:30 p.m.

Healing Glass MandalasThe word Mandala comes from the ancient Sanskrit and means Sacred Circle. Create a fusing glass Mandala to use as a sun catcher or place on a stand as a reminder of what you hold sacred. Choose from a wide range of fusing glass, embellishments and paints to create healing images to take home. Mature children 11 and up are welcome!

Cost: $32/personInstructor: Maryam Mermey, PhDLocation: Alfond Center for

Health, Augusta Conference Room 3

Date: Saturday, Sept. 7 & 14 (2 sessions)1st session: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.2nd session: 12:30 - 2 p.m.

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Introduction to MeditationLearn what mindfulness is, build a daily practice and discover how meditation can result in actual changes in your brain and improve your outlook. Classes will include a variety of meditation practices for you to explore.

Cost: $16/personInstructor: Jeff Matranga, PhD &

Jeri WilsonLocation: Thayer Center for

Health, Waterville Dean 3

Date: Sunday, Sept. 8 9 a.m. - noon

Peggy Huddleston’s Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™Discover five simple actions you can take before surgery to reduce anxiety, decrease pain and shorten recovery time. You will need to purchase the book’s relaxation CD or MP3 before your surgery. Three book/CD sets are available at the Alfond Center for Health’s Library or you can buy the CD at a discount in class. You may also purchase the MP3 at www.HealFaster.com.

Cost: $15/personInstructor: Leyza Toste, BCCLocation: Thayer Center for Health, Waterville

Dean 3Date: Wednesday, Aug. 21

5:30 - 7 p.m.


Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25 5:30 - 7 p.m.

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Stop Smoking with HypnosisHave you tried to quit smoking but just can’t break the habit? Hypnosis can help you regain your control and help you stop smoking. In this group hypnosis setting, you will identify and overcome physical and ritualistic triggers to smoking, take charge of sabotaging behaviors, and become confident and secure in your new life as a non-smoker.

Cost: $53/personInstructor: Heather DesjardinsLocation: Thayer Center for

Health, Waterville Dean 3

Date: Wednesday, July 31 - Aug. 14 5 - 6:30 p.m. (3 sessions)

NEW Take Action: Creating a Life of FulfillmentYou have the power to transform your life! Join Nicole to examine your unique gifts, identify limiting beliefs holding you back, and learn to listen to that voice inside of you that is ready to create change. Through group coaching and exercises, you will discover ways to see yourself with new perspective, learn tools to calmly navigate the waves of life, and unlock your true potential.

Cost: $42/person

Instructor: Nicole HudsonLocation: Alfond Center for


Date: Thursday, Aug. 15 - Sept. 19 5 - 6:30 p.m. (6 sessions)

NEW Writing through TraumaParticipants from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities are welcome in this safe and understanding workshop. We will examine what it means to write about trauma and work through our own experiences on paper — with the ability to share with others and discuss as a group if desired or needed, but without the pressure. We will also examine the work of well-established authors who have written about their own traumatic experiences and learn how to get the most benefit from writing as part of the healing process.

Cost: $20/personInstructor: Darcy DudaLocation: Alfond Center for

Health, Augusta Classroom 3

Date: Wednesday, July 31 & Aug. 7 5 - 7 p.m. (2 sessions)

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Physical Movement

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Cardio Strength TrainingEnjoy the benefits of a cardio workout and strength training with timed exercise intervals. Beginners and more experienced participants can work side by side at their own level.

Cost: $28/personInstructor: Tony SolisLocation: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta

Conference Room 2Date: Tuesday, July 9 - 30

4:15 - 5:15 p.m. (4 sessions)

Chair YogaExperience the benefits of yoga even if getting down on the floor is difficult, or if you are unsteady on your feet. Combining movement with breath work can improve stress and increase strength and flexibility. Learn poses you can even do right in your office chair to relax and recharge!

Cost: $42/personInstructor: Ann ParkerLocation: Arch Beta Resident Center, AugustaDate: Wednesday, July 24 - Aug. 28

10 - 11 a.m. (6 sessions)

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Gentle YogaStretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress and relax with this gentle yoga class appropriate for beginners or those with experience.

Cost: $42/personInstructor: Julia RedmanLocation: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta

Conference Room 3Date: Monday, July 15 - Aug. 26 (no session Aug. 12)

10 - 11:15 a.m. (6 sessions)

Cost: $42/personInstructor: Beth JonesLocation: Thayer Center for Health, Waterville, Dean 3Date: Tuesday, July 16 - Aug. 20

4 - 5:15 p.m. (6 sessions)


Conference Room 3Date: Thursday, Sept. 5 - 26

10 - 11 a.m. (4 sessions)13

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Gentle Yoga Level 2This class is for those who have been taking and enjoying Gentle Yoga, but are looking to move to the next level or those with prior yoga experience.


Conference Room 2Date: Tuesday, July 16 - Sept. 17

(no session Sept. 3) 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. (9 sessions)

Cost: $42/personInstructor: Beth JonesLocation: Thayer Center for Health, Waterville, Dean 3Date: Tuesday, July 16 - Aug. 20

5:45 - 7 p.m. (6 sessions)

Cost: $56/personInstructor: Naomi KnightsLocation: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta

Conference Rooms 1 & 2Date: Saturday, July 20 - Sept. 14 (no session Aug. 31)

9 - 10:15 a.m. (8 sessions)

NEW Hiking & Outdoor SafetyParticipants will learn about safety precautions, first-aid basics and tips to ensure a smooth hike, then head to Bond Brook Trails. The last session will be nearby on a small mountain and will last 3-4 hours.

Cost: $28/personInstructor: Richard CharityLocation: Alfond Center for


Date: Friday, July 12, 19 & 26 5 - 7 p.m.Saturday, July 27 Time TBD

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Physical Movement

NEW Intermediate Flow YogaDeepen your practice and expand your knowledge of yoga techniques. This vinyasa-based class will move beyond yoga postures and will offer a new approach to your practice through exploration of pranayama, the bandhas and body awareness.

Cost: $56/personInstructor: Nicole HudsonLocation: Alfond Center for

Health, Augusta Conference Rooms 2 & 3

Date: Wednesday, July 24 - Sept. 11 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (8 sessions)

NiaNia is an exhilarating barefoot workout that is a fusion of martial arts, dance, and healing arts. The class is appropriate for all shapes, sizes and fitness levels. Set to soul-stirring music from more than 45 countries, Nia will provide you with a gentle cardiovascular workout that increases your strength, flexibility, mobility and agility while connecting your mind, body and soul.

Cost: $35/personInstructors: Erin CurrenLocation: Alfond Center for

Health, Augusta Conference Rooms 2 & 3

Date: Wednesday, July 24 - Aug. 21 4 - 5 p.m. (5 sessions)

PiYo® Live!PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility of yoga. And, because we move more quickly, you get a calorie-burning, low-impact workout that will get your heart rate up!

Cost: $42/personInstructor: Melissa EmmonsLocation: Alfond Center for

Health, Augusta Classroom 2

Date: Monday, Aug. 12 - Sept. 23 (no session Sept. 2) 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (6 sessions)

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NEW Restorative YogaUnwind from the day with an evening restorative yoga. Props will be used to allow your body to open to the poses and rest for longer periods of time. This yoga style is a much slower practice and integrates a sense of healing and meditation. Restorative yoga is for any level, but you must be able to get down to the floor on a mat.

Cost: $28/personInstructor: Meghan ReitchelLocation: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta

Conference Room 3Date: Thursday, July 25 - Aug. 22

(no session Aug. 8) 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. (4 sessions)

Tai Chi for HealthThis is an easy-to-learn form of tai chi that focuses on healing, relaxation and improving mobility and balance. Medical studies have shown that practicing this program helps improve the control of diabetes; improves flexibility, muscle strength, heart and lung function, posture and balance; and increases one’s ability to relax.

Cost: $56/personInstructor: Jeanette GliddenLocation: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta

Conference Room 2Date: Tuesday, July 9 - Aug. 27

10 - 11 a.m. (8 sessions)

Location: Thayer Center for Health, Waterville Dean 3

Date: Thursday, July 11 - Sept. 5 (no session July 25) 10 - 11 a.m. (8 sessions)

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Yin YogaYin yoga is a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga where poses are held for longer periods of time, while relaxing muscles and focusing on breathing. Great for all body types (beginners, seniors, athletes), especially those with joint issues. Benefits of this “quiet yoga” include decreased tightness and improved joint mobility and range of motion.

Cost: $28/personInstructor: Kim NixonLocation: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta

Classroom 2Date: Thursday, July 11 - Aug. 1

5:30 - 6:45 p.m. (4 sessions)


Date: Saturday, Aug. 31 - Sept. 21 9 - 10:15 a.m. (4 sessions)

Yoga for Bone HealthYoga can be an effective tool in improving and maintaining bone health as we age. We’ll vary traditional postures for individual ability whether you’re new to yoga or experienced. This low-impact weight-bearing practice emphasizes safe movement for those with bone density loss as well as those wishing to prevent it. Learn the risk factors for osteoporosis and how our choices can contribute to stronger, healthier bones. Please note, we will be getting down to and up from the floor at least once per class.

Cost: $42/personInstructor: Ann ParkerLocation: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta

Classroom 1Date: Monday, July 8 - Aug. 19

(no session Aug. 5) 5 - 6:15 p.m. (6 sessions)

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ZumbaDo you like to work out to music with a beat…maybe a little Salsa, Hip Hop or Reggae? If so, then join this fun and easy introduction to Zumba class that will raise your heart rate and your spirits! Great for beginners.

Cost: $28/personInstructor: Jenny KingsburyLocation: Arch Beta Resident Center, Augusta

Date: Monday, July 8 & 15, Aug. 12 & 19 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. (4 sessions)

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5 Ingredients or LessNew Recipes! Simple, straightforward and delicious… tasty food that is good for you doesn’t have to overwhelm your grocery list. In this hands-on cooking class, learn to make recipes that won’t break the bank or require hours to make.

Cost: $20/personInstructor: Benjamin Ramsdell

MaineGeneralLocation: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta

Teaching KitchenDate: Wednesday, Aug. 14

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Instructor: Maurice ColemanLocation: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta

Teaching KitchenDate: Wednesday, Aug. 14

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Healthy Cooking & Eating

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Better BurgersBurgers at picnics and family gatherings may be as American as apple pie, but they aren't always the most healthy. Look no further than this hands-on cooking class to learn how to make some tasty and "better-for-you" burgers!

Cost: $20/personInstructors: Maurice Coleman &

Grace Violette, RDLocation: Alfond Center for

Health, Augusta Teaching Kitchen & Conference Room 1

Date: Tuesday, July 30 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Instructor: Maurice ColemanLocation: Alfond Center for

Health, Augusta Teaching Kitchen

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 28 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Buddha BowlsSimilar to a rice bowl, Buddha bowls typically contain a grain base, raw or cooked veggies, a protein of your choice and a healthy fat like avocado, hummus or a tasty homemade dressing. They're also called macro bowls because they hit all your macronutrients: carbs, protein and fat. Join us for a hands-on cooking class to experiment with a variety of combinations!

Cost: $20/personInstructors: Patty Morini & Jane

Moore, RD MaineGeneral

Location: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta Teaching Kitchen & Conference Room 1

Date: Tuesday, July 23 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, Sept. 10 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Cooking the Mediterranean WayYou don't need to travel across the globe to experience the health benefits of a Mediterranean Diet. A quick trip to your local grocery store and you can be on your way to discovering delicious flavors and fresh foods that promote health and prevent disease.

Cost: $25/personInstructors: Sayzie Koldyz &

Rachael Pepin, RDLocation: Alfond Center for


Date: Monday, Sept. 9 & 16 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (2 sessions)

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Cooking with Your Kids (Ages 7-11)Inviting your kids to cook with you is the best way to introduce them to foods that are good for them. Join us for this hands-on cooking class where you will learn alongside your kids basic cooking skills like proper tools to use, how to season foods with herbs and spices, what foods are healthiest and how to include those foods more often.

Cost: $17/adult, $6/childInstructors: Lauren Whitman, CHC

& Rebecca Labonte, RD


Date: Tuesday, Aug. 20 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Food Prep (Demo)Do you find yourself frantically trying to come up with dinner at 5 p.m.? Last-minute grocery store trips on your way home from work? Save time and money! Learn how to shop smarter and spend an hour or two on Sunday setting you and your family up for culinary success.

Cost: $20/personInstructor: Benjamin Ramsdell,

MaineGeneralLocation: Alfond Center for


Dates: Monday, July 8 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

NEW Indian CookingThere’s a lot more to Indian cuisine than curry! In this hands-on class, we will make naan flatbread, a few vegetable dishes and tandoor-style chicken. Lots of spices and bold seasonings make these recipes really exciting and satisfying. Explore the flavors of South Asia!




Dates: Tuesday, Sept. 17 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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NEW Instant Pot MealsIt’s the new cooking appliance that everyone’s talking about. Learn how to make it work for you. We will talk about what it does (more than you might think) and how to use it safely. Then we’ll make some deliciously quick dishes with it. Instant fun!




Date: Monday, Aug. 19 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta Teaching Kitchen

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 18 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Italian ClassicsLearn how to make some of your favorite Italian dishes, including Chicken Piccata and Winter Minestrone. We have lightened them up, packed them with flavor, and made them simple for you to make and enjoy at home.

Cost: $20/personInstructor: Sayzie KoldyzLocation: Alfond Center for



NEW Learning to Love LegumesDid you know that the US Dietary Guidelines recommend eating three cups of beans or other legumes a week? These powerhouses are a great source of fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals and fill you up for just pennies! Learn tips and techniques for preparing and seasoning legumes that make it easy to add to your weekly meal plan.

Cost: $20/personInstructor: Vishnu Nancoo, NP,

APRNLocation: Alfond Center for

Health, Augusta Teaching Kitchen


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Make Your Own Spring RollsLooking for a fun, healthy cooking class that doesn't require actual cooking? In this hands-on class, you will learn how to make fresh, cool and crunchy spring rolls with seasonally available vegetables and yummy dipping sauces.

Cost: $20/personInstructors: Patty Morini & Jane

Moore, RD MaineGeneral



Location: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta Teaching Kitchen


Sheet Pan Dinners (Demo)Four pans on the stove and three in the oven? What if you could cook an entire meal and only have one or two sheet pans to clean up? Learn how to put together simple, delicious meals that you and your family will love!




Dates: Thursday, Aug. 29 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Spanish CookingPaella. Green olives. Tortillas. Smoked paprika. Chorizo. These are just some of the favorite flavors and recipes we will cook together in this class.




Dates: Tuesday, July 16 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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Cooking Matters for ParentsFeeding your family healthy meals when money is tight is a challenge, but we have tips and resources that can help! Cooking Matters for Parents is a six-session, hands-on cooking class that is FREE and full of great information. Class members leave each week with a bag of groceries to make the recipes they learned in class at home. Cost is FREE.

Instructor: Debbie Barnett & Megan Haynes, RD University of Maine Cooperative Extension


Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, July 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & 31 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Living Well for Better HealthIt can be challenging to know where to start when it comes to becoming a healthier you! Living Well for Better Health can help you take charge of your chronic conditions by guiding you through topics like physical movement, healthy eating, communication skills, working with your health care provider and more. Please call 872-4102 to register.

Cost: FREEInstructor: Alicia Rice and Larissa HannanLocation: Gerald Hotel, FairfieldDates: Wednesday, Aug. 21 - Sept. 25

9:30 a.m.- noon

Other Programs & Resources

Not having enough food for yourself and your family is stressful.

There are resources to help in your county:www.mainegeneral.org/about-us/community-health/

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Living Well with Chronic PainWhen you are in pain, it can be hard to focus on anything else. It's time to stop letting pain pause the rest of your life! This class will explore how eating healthy, gentle-movement exercises and learning how to balance activity and rest can help improve your quality of life. Class is open to adults who have chronic pain as well as caregivers. Please call 872-4102 to register.

Cost: FREEInstructors: Melissa Emmons & Liza RussellLocation: Fairfield Grange, FairfieldDate: Thursday, July 18 - Aug. 22

12:30 - 3 p.m.

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Living Well with DiabetesFeel better, be in control and connect with others as you learn ways to manage your diabetes. We help one another reach small goals each week by sharing ideas and exploring solutions to eat healthier, move more, and monitor/manage blood sugar levels. Please call 872-4102 to register.

Cost: FREEInstructors: Larissa Hannan & Melissa EmmonsLocation: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta

Classroom 3Dates: Monday, July 15 - Aug. 19

1 - 3:30 p.m.


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Cost: FREEInstructor: Melissa EmmonsLocation: Ballard Center, AugustaDate: Starts Tuesday, July 23

5 - 6 p.m.

Instructor: Jennifer FortinLocation: Cohen Community Center, HallowellDate: Starts Wednesday, Sept. 4

9 - 10 a.m.

Instructor: Marissa LyshonLocation: Thayer Center for Health, Waterville

Dean 1Date: Starts Monday, Sept. 9

4 - 5 p.m.

National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP)Change doesn't happen overnight — it takes time! NDPP will provide you with a whole YEAR of support from a trained lifestyle coach, as well as peer support within a group setting. Don't miss your chance to find encouragement, advice and support from individuals who are trying to live a healthier lifestyle, just like you. This class meets weekly for 16 weeks, then twice a month for eight months, for a total of one year. Please call 872-4102 to register.


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Classes From The Harold Alfond Center For Cancer Care

Healthy Eating for Cancer SurvivorsLearn how to make healthy eating choices to improve your energy and sense of well-being, reduce your risk for developing other diseases including cancer, and promote overall wellness as a cancer survivor.

Location: Shuman Room, HACCC

Date: Wednesday, July 24 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Breast Cancer Support GroupCall MaineGeneral's Breast Care Program at 621-6162 for more information.

Location: HACCCDates: Third Wednesday

of the Month 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Cancer Caregivers SupportThe Cancer Center is in the process of starting a support group for cancer caregivers. Call Ruth Coffey, LCSW, at 621-6120 for more information about time and dates.

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Classes From The Harold Alfond Center For Cancer Care

General Cancer SupportPre-registration is required. Call Ruth Coffey, LCSW, at 621-6120 for more information.

Location: KCU Conference Room, HACCC

Date: First and Third Thursday of the Month 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Metastatic Cancer SupportCall Ruth Coffey, LCSW, at 621-6120 for more information and to preregister.

Location: HACCCDates: Second and Fourth

Thursday of the Month 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Prostate Cancer SupportAll who have been touched by prostate cancer are invited to attend, including men, spouses and loved ones. New attendees are always welcome. For more information, please call Nelson or Rose Leavitt, 622-6093 or email [email protected].

Location: Shuman Room, HACCC

Dates: Last Tuesday of the Month 6 - 8 p.m.

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Class Sites

Arch Beta ApartmentsSubsidized housing for the elderly and disabled located in a private setting on the scenic outskirts of Augusta. Comfortable, attractive 1-2 bedroom units. Rent includes heat, hot water, electricity and trash removal.

3 Gray Birch Drive, Augusta, ME 04330For more information or an application, please call 622-4908.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

University of Maine Cooperative Extension can provide nutrition and healthy lifestyles education, such as:

• Healthy food selection and meal preparation/cooking

• Menu planning

• Budgeting

• Supermarket teaching tours

• Altering recipes for health and savings

• Kitchen skills

• Recipes and practical tips

• Cooking for crowds

• Food preservation

• Don’t see your topic of interest here? Contact us:

622-7546 or (800) 287-1481 (Kennebec County)474-9622 or (800) 287-1495 (Somerset County)

Viles Arboretum

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MaineGeneral Health35 Medical Center ParkwayAugusta, ME 04330

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