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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 in Falmouth
This group meets every Thursday morning from 10am - 12pm. Please register here for more information and location.
Join anytime throughout the year. New members are always welcome!
Breastfeeding Support Group (2025)
with Lactation Consultant, 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 information for this weekly group which meets on Tuesdays 9:30am - 11:30am in Falmouth.
Please register for more information and location details.
Join anytime throughout the year. New members are always welcome!
Walk with a Doc
with Estelle Krestos RN, BSN, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

Take a STEP toward better HEALTH
Walking is low impact, and safe with a doctor's okay, for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and those who are more than 20% overweight. Walking for as little as 30 minutes a day has many benefits, including:
- Reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, Type 2 diabetes, and breast and colon cancer
- Maintaining body weight and lowering risk of obesity
- Enhancing mental well-being
Join our physicians and health care providers for a walk and talk and become informed and inspired on the journey to improving your health.
To learn more and sign the waiver prior to your first walk, visit https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/brunswick-me/
Registration is not required but is helpful.
2025 Walk Schedule: May 12-Oct 31, 2025
Mondays 1-1:30p (with Jessica Faraci MD of MaineHealth Primary Care Family Medicine Maine St Brunswick) at 329 Maine Street, Brunswick
Tuesdays 12:15-12:45p (with Tim Howe MD of MaineHealth Primary Care Internal Medicine Topsham) at 1 Wellness Way, Topsham
Thursdays 12:15-12:45p (with Nicole Kelley, FNP of MaineHealth Primary Care Family Medicine Maine St Brunswick) at 329 Maine Street, Brunswick
Fridays 12:30-1:00p (with Jeff Maher, MD of MaineHealth Primary Care Family Medicine Station Ave Brunswick) at 22 Station Ave (next to the train station), Brunswick
Cardiac Support Group
with Cate Parker MS, RN, CCEP, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

This group is intended for patients who have experienced heart problems.
Caregivers are welcome.
What to expect:
· Social connection and support
· Ongoing contact with health professionals
· Keep updated on latest recommendations
· Explore elements of Lifestyle medicine
· Represent the needs of other heart patients
2nd Tuesday each month, 1:30-2:30 pm, at Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Participants do not need to have been a part of cardiac rehab to join in this group.
For more information, please call 373-6360.
Running Start Track at Bowdoin
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

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.
Will run
Running Start Swim at Bowdoin
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

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.
Will run
Running Start Medical Gym at Parkview
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

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.
Will run
MaineHealth Food Pantry Brunswick
with Cate Parker MS, RN, CCEP, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

MaineHealth Food Pantry Brunswick provides healthy food at no cost to patients and community members. Our goal is to be an extra source for healthy foods for you and your family. Food is shared in a safe space set up like a small grocery store.
Opening September 3, 2025
- Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm, and by appointment
- Call 207-373-4513 or email midcoastchi@mainehealth.org to schedule an appointment
MaineHealth Food Pantry Brunswick, 329 Main Street, Brunswick, ME 04011