Wednesdays, September 9 - October 28, 10-11 am

IMPROVment® | Improvisational Movement for Brain Body Health

Fun, creative, and lively, this series of evidence-based dance classes encourage participants to build stamina, strength, and confidence all while moving to music in a joyful and non-judgmental atmosphere. No prior experience is necessary, and attendees are invited to take the class at their own pace and slow down or rest at any time. 

Program aims: 

• to build strength and endurance 
• to focus on balance and agility
• to have fun and be creative in a non-judgemental and non-competitive atmosphere

Any adult 65 years of age or older is encouraged to participate in this class series! Those with PD, early dementia, or individuals looking for cardiac rehabilitation are especially encouraged to participate.

This 8-class series may be taken on a class-by-class basis at $8 per session, or $40 for the entire series using the promo code MOTION26. 

Registration is Required.

To learn more, call 207-373-6585.

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick (Parkview)

About the teaching artist: Jessie Laurita-Spanglet is a dance artist, educator, and arts administrator based in Brunswick, Maine. Jessie’s work at the intersection of movement and health has led to her current role as Intervention Coordinator on a cross-disciplinary dance and neuroscience research team at Wake Forest University. In addition to her work at Wake Forest, Jessie has taught courses on the topic of Dance and Health at Colby College and the University of Southern Maine, where she is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Theater. Jessie holds an MFA in dance from the University of Maryland, and is a 2024 National Arts Strategies Creative Community Fellow.

Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise that is easy on the joints and good for your whole body. In partnership with Rockland Public Library, our MaineHealth instructors, certified in Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, offer 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.*

This is Part 1 of class. Please also sign up for Part 2 and Part 3 below. All three of your class dates should be in the same month. Join us via Zoom for an in-depth discussion of what to expect when the time comes to give birth to your baby! 

In this session you will learn about the three phases of the labor process, how to cope, and how to be a supportive partner. 

Partners/support people are encouraged to attend but do not need to register online. We recommend taking this course between 30-36 weeks if possible. 

You will receive an email from the instructor 1 week prior to the scheduled class with the zoom links. Please check your spam/junk folder for emails from erin@lighthouselactationmaine.com. 

Coastal Communities Youth Kicking Asthma Breathe Well Group
Join us for a program that educates and empowers children ages 8 to 11 through a fun, interactive approach to asthma self-management. Children will learn how to recognize warning signs, avoid triggers and talk confidently about their health.

The class follows the Open Airways for Schools® (OAS) curriculum, the nation’s most widely recognized asthma management program for children. Since its introduction more than three decades ago, OAS has reached hundreds of thousands of children nationwide and has been proven effective.

Children who complete the program learn to prevent symptoms, recognize them early, take appropriate management steps and work with parents, teachers, medical professionals and friends to manage asthma daily.

Classes will be offered both in person and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided after registration.                                 

To register, email or call Suzan Michelle Collins at: 207-301-5892 or Suzan.Collins@mainehealth.org

Suzan Michelle Collins, BSRT, RRT, is a second-year graduate student working on her graduate degree in Respiratory Care at Boise State University. She is a certified asthma educator and holds specialty certifications as a COPD educator, pulmonary disease educator, tobacco treatment specialist and in pulmonary rehabilitation.

She has received national awards for her work in Asthma Management from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Dr. Charles H. Hudson Award for her work in Cardiopulmonary Health from the ARCF and the Nick Jones Breathe Strong Rally Champion Award from the COPD Foundation. Locally, she has received the 2024 Operations Transformation Advocate Award from MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital and has been invited to present her research and work performed here for several national conferences.  

Suzan volunteers for many organizations, supporting and advocating for patients and the cardiopulmonary profession.

Thursdays, September 10-24, 10-11:30 am

Art and creativity can help you connect to your feelings, increase your self-awareness and ability to think of new ways to problem solve, and develop healthy habits and routines.

Class will meet for two sessions with one additional optional class.

• Learn how to let go of stress and improve your overall sense of well-being through a creative drawing experience.
• Learn how to use simple creative exercises to create your own sense of calm.
• No drawing or artistic skill is required.

All supplies will be provided. You may bring any favorite markers, colored pencils or pens if you would like to — though they are not required.

Registration is Required. 

For more information call (207) 373-6585 and ask for Estelle.

MH Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, Maine (Parkview) - MAIN ENTRANCE

Culinary Medicine Lectures and cooking demonstrations led by physicians with a focus on Whole Food Plant Based Eating.

Enjoy a presentation from local doctor, learn about the health benefits of some of their favorite foods, and observe a cooking demonstration for several creative recipes.

September 10, 6:30-7:30 pm, The Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet with Jeffrey Maher, MD, and Renee Fagone, NP. 

Join local healthcare providers for a free presentation exploring the many evidence-based health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. The featured recipes will be vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, adaptable, and budget-friendly. 

Presenters:

• Renee Fagone, NP, Oasis Free Clinics, Brunswick 
• Jeffrey Maher, MD, MaineHealth Brunswick Primary Care

Registration is required. 

To learn more, call 207-373-6585.

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick (Parkview)

We will be offering this class as an online interactive class. A few days before the class is scheduled to take place you will receive an email with instructions on how to participate online or by phone.

This class will help siblings prepare for the special occasion of becoming a big brother or sister. Big brothers and sisters will tour the Family birth Center, watch an age-appropriate video, and learn to diaper their doll or teddy bear. Siblings will also learn what to expect during mom and baby's hospital stay, what newborn babies look like and act like, and how they can help mom and dad with the new baby.

We recommend attending this class between the 32nd and 36th week of pregnancy.