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. Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.

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 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.

A 4-week course to help you gain a deeper connection to the day-to-day experiences of your life through a practical approach to mindfulness.

This program will introduce a different theme each week to explore how you engage with your mind/body connection, anxiety and stress, interpersonal relationships, and technology. Both educational and experiential, each 1 1/2 hour class will include guided instruction of applicable mindfulness teachings, practices and discussion.

The class will meet Tuesdays in January (9, 16, 23, 30) from 5:30-7:00 pm. Registratino is required.

Learn how a plant based diet can improve chronic disease. A FREE monthly series that provides cooking demonstrations and education showing how chronic disease can be prevented, treated and even reversed with a plant based diet for an over-all healthier lifestyle.

Food Demonstrations by Sheryl McWilliams RN, MPH and Lyn Howe, MPH

Join Ruth E. Macy, PT, DPT, of Mid Coast Hospital Rehabilitation, each month for a FREE discussion on topics of concern to every woman.

Wednesday, January 17, Bladder Health and Urinary Incontinence

Wednesday, February 21, Bowel Health and Constipation

Wednesday, March 20, Pelvic Floor Muscle Health and Sexual Function

Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, Teaching Kitchen, 329 Maine Street in Brunswick

Registration is required.

A holistic approach to health and wellness

• 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 required

Class will meet for two – 2 hour sessions. All supplies will be provided but you may bring any favorite markers, colored pencils or pens if you would like to.

Learn how a plant based diet can improve chronic disease. A FREE monthly series that provides cooking demonstrations and education showing how chronic disease can be prevented, treated and even reversed with a plant based diet for an over-all healthier lifestyle.

Food Demonstrations by Sheryl McWilliams RN, MPH and Lyn Howe, MPH