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Running Start Medical Gym at Parkview <click here>
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists, Mid Coast Center for Community Health and Wellness
Supervised medical exercise consisting of an initial fitness assessment and progressive resistance training, flexibility exercises, and a cardiovascular program.
A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.
* Please DO NOT register prior to completing your Intake and being assigned a class time.
* Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation. Once your Medical Release has been received, an exercise physiologist will contact you to schedule an Intake Appointment.
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New Parents Circle
with Ellen Kunkle, MMC Childbirth Education
Come together to share the story of your parenting journey and receive support and inspiration from other new parents.
Discussion topics include sleep, feeding, nurturing yourself, and relationship changes. This group is flexible to address your own needs and concerns. This group is facilitated by a childbirth educator who is also a trained doula and breastfeeding counselor.
This group meets in person (with a hybrid Zoom option, too) at the MaineHealth Medical Building, 5 Bucknam Rd, Falmouth. (Ground floor, lots of parking!)
This group meets every Thursday morning from 10am - 12pm. Please register here. When you register you will receive the zoom link to log in.
The group is free but registration is required. Join anytime throughout the year. New members are always welcome!
Tobacco Support Group via Zoom
with Estelle Krestos RN, BSN, Mid Coast Center for Community Health and Wellness
MUTUAL SUPPORT FROM OTHERS
This group is open to anyone trying to quit tobacco, thinking about quitting, struggling to maintain quit or wanting support during any phase of tobacco use or quit process. We also welcome successful quitters who would like to support others in the quit process or could benefit from accountability to help maintain their quit.
We offer weekly health tips and encourage participants to share their challenges and successes to support each other in working toward goals. This is a great opportunity to talk with others in similar situations and share ideas.
Registration required. For more information call (207) 844-4582.
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your iPhone calendar system.
Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMpd-ypqD0tE9w6kzrq7jjZrik4DEftyNbW/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvqjsvG9KTtxCPRpwEBoigZ-vwpiFaj_pKyhT_ETEEaAnMJOtJZpZaFszJ
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87405166798
Meeting ID: 874 0516 6798
Women's Tobacco Support Group via Zoom
with Estelle Krestos RN, BSN, Mid Coast Center for Community Health and Wellness
WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN
This group is open to women aged 18-45 who are trying to quit tobacco, thinking about quitting, struggling to maintain quit or wanting support during any phase of tobacco use or quit process. We also welcome successful quitters who would like to support others in the quit process or could benefit from accountability to help maintain their quit.
We offer weekly health tips and encourage participants to share their challenges and successes to support each other in working toward goals. This is a great opportunity to talk with others in similar situations and share ideas.
Registration required. For more information call (207) 844-4582.
If you are looking for support and not a woman of childbearing age, you are welcome to join our general Tobacco Support Group.
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your iPhone calendar system.
Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrdumpqzopHNNVwVVSGiTNy3NhOATTzBjw/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqDoqG9GUsx-ARpwqBIj4c-vwmH5ego1zqgjTNRN0azfYL7FsOp1eJOzK
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83610151367
Meeting ID: 836 1015 1367
Running Start Track at Bowdoin <click here>
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists, Mid Coast Center for Community Health and Wellness
Running Start is a co-ed exercise program for all age groups that incorporates the proper technique of warm-up, stretching, calisthenics, and aerobic exercise tailored to your personal needs. The classes allow everyone to increase or maintain their fitness level in their own way. A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.
Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.
Regular physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, muscle tone, and flexibility, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease, the number one killer of adults in the United States. If you increase your physical activity level, you will improve your quality of life. You'll look better, feel better, and have more energy to enjoy your leisure time.
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Running Start Swim at Bowdoin <click here>
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists, Mid Coast Center for Community Health and Wellness
Running Start Swim is a co-ed exercise program for all age groups with shallow-end aerobics and lane swimming. A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.
Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.
Regular physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, muscle tone, and flexibility, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease, the number one killer of adults in the United States. If you increase your physical activity level, you will improve your quality of life. You'll look better, feel better, and have more energy to enjoy your leisure time.
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Breastfeeding Support Group (2025)
with Brooke Cottman, MMC Childbirth Education
This free peer support group is a great opportunity to meet other new breastfeeding parents in your community, share experiences, and receive postpartum and newborn care information and support. A lactation consultant facilitates the group and can answer your questions.
Please register here to receive log-in or call-in information for this weekly group which meets on Tuesdays 9:30am - 11:30am.
This group meets in person (with a hybrid Zoom option, too) at the MaineHealth Medical Building, 5 Bucknam Rd, Falmouth. (Ground floor, lots of parking!)
FREE but registration is required to receive Zoom info. Join anytime throughout the year. New members are always welcome!
Preparing for Labor & Birth
with Erin Kirkpatrick, Mid Coast Maternity
Join us for an in-depth discussion of what to expect when the time comes to give birth to your baby!
Part 1 is in-person at MidCoast Hospital. During this 3 hour session, you will learn about the three phases of labor, how to cope, and how to be a supportive partner. We will discuss many coping strategies, as well as practice laboring positions and hands-on support techniques. This session also includes a tour of the maternity unit and birthing rooms. Session 1 is from 9:30am-1:00pm.
Part 2 is held the next day via zoom. During this 2.5 hour session, you will learn about the various pain medication options that are available, what is involved in inductions and c-sections, what to expect with your newborn and your hospital stay, as well as how to be more prepared for the postpartum period. For 2024 classes session 2 will be from 3:00-5:30pm. For 2025 classes session 2 will be 9:00-11:30am.
Partners/support people are encouraged to attend but do not need to register online. We recommend taking this course between 30-35 weeks if possible. Our hope is that you will leave this educational weekend feeling like you have the knowledge you need to make informed decisions, and the confidence to navigate the transition from pregnancy to parenthood. We look forward to working with you!
You will receive an email from the instructor 1 week prior to the scheduled class with the zoom link for part 2.