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Happy Wanderers 2026

Free

with Lindsay Ginsberg, MH Pen Bay and Waldo Hospital Events

Calendar Oct 1, 2026 at 10 am
2 additional sessions through Dec 3, 2026

Join members from the MaineHealth Center for Health Improvement Community Health department at Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals, in partnership with Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT), to get outdoors and stay active with guided hikes year-round.

All are welcome (no pets, please)!

Happy Wanderers is our monthly hiking group hosted in collaboration with CMLT. These hikes take place on trails throughout Knox and Waldo Counties.  Sign up each month to receive directions, parking instructions, weather-driven updates and notifications!

If you would like detailed trail information, head on over to Coastal Mountain Land Trust.

Medical Gym at Parkview

$45

with Running Start Exercise Physiologists, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

Calendar Oct 1, 2026 at 9 am
5 additional sessions through Dec 1, 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 $45 per month per person and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays in either a morning or afternoon time slot. Scholarships are available.

Registration is required for each month during which you participate.

  • 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.

 

Breastfeeding for Beginners

Free

with Erin Kirkpatrick, Mid Coast Hospital Family Birth Center

Calendar Oct 4, 2026 at 3 pm

Join us for a 3 hour virtual session loaded with all the info you will need to get breastfeeding off to a great start! 

Topics will include: 

  • What to do to prepare during your pregnancy
  • How to get a good latch
  • How to establish a strong milk supply
  • How to navigate bumps in the road
  • How to introduce pumping and bottlefeeding
  • Postpartum resources available 
  • So much more!

Partners are encouraged to be present as well but do not need to be registered. We recommend taking this between 30-35 weeks if possible. Join us to feel empowered about starting your feeding journey!

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

 

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Babysitter / Home Alone Course

$75

with Janet Moore RN, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

Calendar Oct 5, 2026 at 5 pm
1 additional session on Jan 18, 2027

YOUTH FIRST AID TRAINING

This course provides students with an official K-12 American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR, AED, First Aid eCard which is valid for two years.

  • Recommended for those age 10 and older.
  • Attendance is required for both dates, usually 2 consecutive Mondays, occasionally 2 consecutive days (summer).
  • Registration is required.
  • Cost for the program is $75 and all necessary materials will be provided. Limited scholarships are available, please call to request the application.
  • Please bring water and appropriate snacks. Participants are responsible for cleaning up their area.

For more information call 207-373-6585.

Newborn Care Basics

Free

with Erin Kirkpatrick, Mid Coast Hospital Family Birth Center

Calendar Oct 14, 2026 at 6 pm

In this 3 hour virtual course, we talk about how to care for your newborn when you bring them home, what to expect during the first few months, and how to be well prepared. Topics include: 

  • Sleep habits
  • Laying a strong sleep foundation
  • Bottle and formula feeding (separate breastfeeding class)
  • Diapering & Digestion
  • Soothing techniques
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Common ailments
  • Postpartum Coping and Preparation

We recommend taking this between 30-35 weeks if possible. Only one parent needs to register, but all can attend. Please join us to build your confidence in caring for your newborn!

You will receive an email from the instructor with additional info 1 month prior to the scheduled class and an email with a zoom link 1 week prior to the scheduled class. Please check your spam/junk folder for emails from erin@lighthouselactationmaine.com in these time frames.

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Andy Cook Pediatric Behavioral Health Series For Healthcare Providers and Educators

Free

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

Calendar Oct 28, 2026 at 7:30 am

Dr. Andy Cook Pediatric Behavioral Health Series 2026: 

Chronic Absenteeism & School Refusal  

  • Seminar 1: Understanding School Refusal, Thursday, August 27, 2026
  • Seminar 2: Strategies, Systems, & Collaborative Responses, Wednesay, October 28, 2026
  • Presenters: Dr. Alyssa Goodwin, Jennifer Bowdish, RN, Caitlin D’Amour, LCSW

7-9 a.m., 329 Maine St, Brunswick

This series was created in memory of Andy Cook, MD, who dedicated his career to providing, improving and advocating for behavioral health services for children, adolescents and their families.

Providers are eligible to earn 1 CME for this seminar.

Registration is required.

MCH Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine St, Brunswick, ME, 207-373-6585

 

 

Understanding Breastfeeding

Free

with Candace Crocker BSN RN IBCLC, Family Birth Center MH Lincoln Hospital

Calendar Oct 29, 2026 at 5 pm

Our classes reflect Lincoln Hospital's dedication to our philosophy of family-centered care.  Classes are taught by an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant from the family birth center who will bring her knowledge and experience to her teaching.  We will review how milk is made, why breastfeeding is so important, feeding cues and positions and so much more.  We use short videos and discussion to ensure you and your baby are off to a great start!  Also covered is prenatal colostrum harvesting as well as hand expression, pumping and storage of breastmilk.  The class is informal and allows for open discussion.  Please call the Lincoln Hospital Family Birth Center for questions at:  207.563.4536 **Class is located at WATSON CENTER

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Breastfeeding Basics - Virtual
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Breastfeeding Basics - Virtual

Free

with Lynn Tauss, MH Pen Bay and Waldo Hospital Events

Calendar Nov 4, 2026 at 6 pm

This single two-hour class provides a pre-birth opportunity to ask questions and learn about breastfeeding and returning to work. 

Pre-registration is required in order to obtain access to virtual access. Please call (207)301-8337 to register.





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