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Parkinson's Disease Support Group
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Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Free

with MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital and Waldo Hospital Events

Calendar Dec 8, 2025 at 12 pm

For people with Parkinson’s disease, their families, friends, and caregivers. Attendees should bring a bag lunch; drinks and desserts provided.

Questions? Please contact Spectrum Generations at 800-639-1553.

Newborn Sleep (0-3 mos): Setting the Foundations (2025)

$40

with Jenna Marion, MMC Childbirth Education

Calendar Nov 21, 2025 at 12:30 pm
1 additional session on Dec 12, 2025

Registration fee covers the cost of registrant and one support person. Please register only ONE participant for a class so that you will not be charged twice. A receipt will be issued which can be utilized to submit to your insurance company. Reimbursement is dependent upon individual plans, refer to your plan for additional information.

If you cannot afford the registration fee due to financial hardship, please contact childbirth education at childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org .

Rescheduling or canceling your class registration can be done by contacting childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org. Refunds for class cancelations include a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be given after class begins.

This newborn sleep shaping class is for pregnant persons at any gestation and new parents with babies up to 12 weeks. During this class parents will learn how to set the foundations in the newborn period for healthy infant sleep. Topics discussed will include what to expect in the fourth trimester, newborn soothing strategies, the science behind sleep, developmental milestones, how to create a sleep conducive environment, how to encourage independent sleep, how and when to stop swaddling and realistic expectations regarding night wakings and feedings.  We will also discuss planning for going back to work and transitioning to daycare.

Non-birthing partners are encouraged to attend.

This class is currently offered virtually via Zoom.  After you are regisitered, you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in class.

You will also receive FREE ACCESS to a recorded version of Infant Sleep 101: Surviving the 4-Month Sleep Regression & Beyond.

If you have any questions please contact Jenna Marion directly at jenna.marion@mainehealth.org.

Understanding Breastfeeding

Free

with Candace Crocker BSN RN IBCLC, LincolnHealth Childbirth Education

Calendar Dec 15, 2025 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

Will run

Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group
Online Registration Unavailable

Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group

Free

with MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital and Waldo Hospital Events

Calendar Dec 16, 2025 at 3 pm

Provides information and support to those who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. 

For more information, contact Cheri R. BlouinLSW, at 207-301-6237 or at Cheri.Blouin@mainehealth.org

Caregiver Support Group
Online Registration Unavailable

Caregiver Support Group

Free

with MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital and Waldo Hospital Events

Calendar Dec 18, 2025 at 3:30 pm

You don’t have to walk the caregiver path alone. This group is for caregivers interested in sharing, learning, and supporting each other in a confidential and friendly environment.

For more information, contact MaineHealth employee facilitators Kim Danforth, LMSW-cc at 207-301-3095 or Catherine Athay, LCSW at 207-301-8977.

Lifestyle Medicine - 2025 Nutrition Classes (VIRTUAL)

Free

with MaineHealth Primary Care Falmouth, MaineHealth Medical Group

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 3 pm
2 additional sessions through Mar 5, 2026

Come join us for a FREE one-hour, evidence-based discussion healthy nutrition! This is the virtual sign-up option, see Zoom link to join below. Each session is designed to build on another, but is also useful on its own if you can only make a few! We will focus on quality and quantity of foods and learn how to incorporate a whole-food plant-based eating pattern as recommended by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Instructors: Amy Pearl BSN, RN, CWHC 

 

To Join the Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/5965762953 

Meeting ID: 596 576 2953

 

Attendance Policy: It is the expectation that the patient will cancel their registration if they cannot attend. If a patient does not show to 2 classes, they will have any following sessions canceled and will have to contact the office to discuss enrolling in future classes.

Understanding Breastfeeding

Free

with Candace Crocker BSN RN IBCLC, LincolnHealth Childbirth Education

Calendar Jan 22, 2026 at 4 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

Understanding Breastfeeding

Free

with Candace Crocker BSN RN IBCLC, LincolnHealth Childbirth Education

Calendar Mar 5, 2026 at 4 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





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