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Wellness Library

Free

with Lifestyle Medicine Staff, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

Calendar Jan 1, 2026

Visit our Wellness Library in the Social Hub at Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick!

Our Library consists of some well-connected topics, including but not limited to:  

  • Nutrition & Healthy Eating Cookbooks
  • Therapies
  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's
  • Child/Teen health
  • Cancer
  • Mental Health
  • Stress 

Our books are available for reading or check-out whenever we have a volunteer staffing the Social Hub. 

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick

207-373-6585  

Cardiac Support Group

Free

with Cate Parker MS, RN, DipACLM, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

Calendar Jan 13, 2026 at 1:30 pm

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 207-373-6360.

 

 

Running Start Track at Bowdoin

$40

with Running Start Exercise Physiologists, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

Calendar Apr 2, 2026 at 8 am
2 additional sessions through Jul 2, 2026

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.

Running Start Swim at Bowdoin

$45

with Running Start Exercise Physiologists, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

Calendar Apr 2, 2026 at 9 am
2 additional sessions through Jul 2, 2026

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.

Running Start Medical Gym at Parkview

$40

with Running Start Exercise Physiologists, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

Calendar Apr 2, 2026 at 9 am
7 additional sessions through Jul 2, 2026

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. Classes are $40 per month per person and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays in either a morning or afternoon time slot.

Registration is required and is by the month.

* 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. 

Please call 207-373-6585 for more information or to request required forms.

 

Food is Medicine

Free

with Meghan Perham, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

Calendar Apr 7, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 15 weeks
1 additional session on Sep 1, 2026

Food is Medicine MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital

MaineHealth is offering a FREE 15-week program to help people improve their health with nutritious food and lifestyle changes. Eating healthy foods can help with conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Your journey toward better health can start today!

Who can join? This free program is for people who:

  • Are age 18+
  • Have a chronic health condition (like type 2 diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol or high blood pressure)
  • Have limited access to affordable, healthy food
  • Want to make healthy lifestyle changes

What you can expect

  • Weekly bags of healthy food and accompanying recipes from MaineHealth Food Pantry Brunswick
  • Connect with and support others in your community
  • Resources to help manage your health conditions

For More Information:

A collaboration between MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick and the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program.

Walk with a Doc

Free

with Estelle Krestos RN, BSN, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

Calendar May 4, 2026

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. 

2026 Walks to begin the week of May 4:

  • Mondays 1:00 to 1:30 - Jessica Faraci, MD / Parkview
  • Tuesdays 12:15 to 12:45 - Tim Howe, MD / Topsham
  • Wednesdays 12:30 to 1:00 - Jeff Maher, MD / Station Ave
  • Thursdays 12:30 to 1:00 - Elaina Malais, FNP / Parkview
  • Fridays 12:15 to 12:45 Nicole Kelly, FNP / Parkview

 

A Matter of Balance - Virtual Classes

Free

with MaineHealth Healthy Aging

Calendar May 5, 2026 at 12:30 pm, runs for 9 weeks
4 additional sessions through Jul 2, 2026

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls (AMOB) is an award-winning program designed to help older adults reduce their concerns about falling and become more active.

If you:

  • are worried about falling
  • may have fallen in the past
  • want to improve your balance, flexibility, and strength...

...this class is for you!

Build confidence and skills through:

  • group discussion
  • skill building and goal setting activities
  • gentle balance, flexibility, and strength exercises

Online classes start every month! 

Join a group of 8 to 12 people online through Zoom for 9 classes led by 2 trained coaches. We can help you learn how to use Zoom so you feel comfortable joining. 

Access to a device (computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone) with a camera and microphone is needed to participate in this class.

If you have questions or need help to register below, email AMOB@mainehealth.org or call 207-661-3762.





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