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Celebrity Chef
with Various Providers, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Join a local chef for a culinary demonstration and hands-on learning on how to prepare healthy, plant-based foods.
Classes sponsored by and held at MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, Teaching Kitchen, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, Main Entrance
This class is not currently scheduled. To learn more or find out when the next session will be offered, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.
Collage Workshop
with Estelle Krestos RN, BSN, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
The Art of Wellness: Collage Workshop
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.
- 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.
Enjoy a mindful and meditative experience with this Collage Workshop!
- Learn how collage can spark ideas, creativity, and self-expression.
- Create your own art through the use of various mixed media, paper, fabric, or found objects for a one of kind piece of art!
- Supplies will be provided - participants are encouraged to also bring any favorite images, memorabilia, or items you would like to use in your collage. You may also bring favorite pens markers or other supplies desired.
This class is not currently scheduled. To learn more or find out when the next session will be offered, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Estelle.
Cooking with a Doc
with Various Providers, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Culinary Medicine Lectures and cooking demonstrations led by a physician 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.
This class is not currently scheduled. To learn more or find out when the next session will be offered, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.
Creative Tuesdays
with Estelle Krestos RN, BSN, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Join us in our lobby at 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, for some creative time.
- 10:15am - Art Demos (time will vary from 30 - 60 minutes every Tuesday) All Supplies included, Projects will vary each week, No Registration Required, Open to All
- 1:15 to 2:15 - Handwork Group, Bring your own small project (knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, or a project of your choice) to work, be inspired to create with others in our Social Hub, and enjoy good conversation with community members. No Registration Required, Open to All.
Call 207-373-6585 for more information .
Embracing Life with Cancer
available
with Various Providers, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Six week education and support series focusing on managing life with cancer.
This class is not currently scheduled. To learn more or find out when the next session will be offered, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.
Health in Motion
with Jessie Laurita-Spanglet, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
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-judgemental 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 class is not currently scheduled. To learn more or find out when the next session will be offered, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.
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.
Health Within Reach: Grief at the Holidays
with Lifestyle Medicine Staff, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Grief at the Holidays - a Conversation
Coping strategies for dealing with grief and loss during the holidays.
Presenter: Andy Sokoloff, LMSW, Bereavement Coordinator, MaineHealth CHANS Home Health and Hospice
MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street Brunswick, ME 04011
This class is not currently scheduled. To learn more or find out when the next session will be offered, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.
Health Within Reach: Hormone Replacement Therapy
with Jessica Faraci MD, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Are you, or someone you care about, experiencing hot flashes or other bothersome symptoms of menopause? Are you wondering what Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is, and if it may be for you? Come and listen to Dr. Jessica Faraci present on the controversy, guidelines, studies and real-world application of the HRT literature and how to apply it to you.
MaineHealth Community Health & Wellness, 329 Maine Street Brunswick, ME 04011
This class is not currently scheduled. To learn more or find out when the next session will be offered, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan..