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MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick



Lifestyle Medicine: SOCIAL CONNECTION & SUPPORT

Wellness Library
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Wellness Library

Free

with Lifestyle Medicine Staff

Calendar Current session started 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

Calendar Current session started 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.

 

 

Walk with a Doc

Free

with Estelle Krestos RN, BSN

Calendar Current session started 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

 

Stroke Support Group

Free

with Susan Horton

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 3, 2026 at 1 pm

This FREE support group promotes wellness in those who have survived a stroke. Each month, a topic of interest to stroke patients and their families is discussed, and guest speakers are invited.Participants have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from others.

The Stroke Support Group is facilitated by a Mid Coast Hospital rehabilitation therapist.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 1 – 2 P.M.

MH Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine St (Parkview), Brunswick, Classroom 4

For more information call (207) 373-6183 or email StrokeSupportGroup@mainehealth.org 

A Morning of Intention

$60

with Lifestyle Medicine Staff

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 6, 2026 at 9 am

A Morning of Intention

Saturday, June 6th | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

You’re invited to join us for A Morning of Intention — a thoughtfully curated experience designed to nourish your body, mind, and spirit.

 

Art in the Garden

After check-in, we’ll head outside with Estelle, our nurse educator and health & wellness coach, for a mindful and creative experience. During this spring watercolor session, you’ll be guided to slow down, observe the beauty of nature, and explore simple brushstrokes to create loose, expressive watercolor paintings.

 

A Healthful Lunch

Next, we’ll join our registered dietitian and trained French chef, Lexie, for an interactive food demo where you’ll learn how to create a delicious, wholesome, nourishing lunch, followed by a chance to relax and socialize in good company while enjoying the fruits of your labor.

 

Mindful Walk in the Woods

Hannah, our qualified MBSR instructor, will conclude our morning with a forest bathing experience. During this guided stroll, you’ll be invited to slow down and connect with nature in a way that is both soothing and gently invigorating.

In the event of inclement weather we’ll gather indoors.

$60 per person

Registration is required

Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine St., Brunswick, ME 

Facilitators – Hannah Reese, Estelle Krestos, Lexie Jungbluth

A Mindful Moment
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A Mindful Moment

Free

with Rebecca Porter

Please join our mindfulness instructors for a free 15-minute online mindful moment. We will gather on Zoom for an opportunity to slow down, take a breath, and reconnect with our bodies and minds in this busy world.

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.

Aging With Vitality Series
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Aging With Vitality Series

Free

with Lifestyle Medicine Staff

Aging With Vitality Series

Join us for an open discussion on understanding and embracing the process of aging with intention. Aging is a lifelong journey that encompasses both physical and psychological changes. While it’s often viewed through a lens of decline, it can also provide meaningful opportunities to reflect, change, and grow through choices and mindset. Topics include: 

  • Age is A State of Mind 
  • New Chapters 
  • Are You Thriving? 

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.

Book Club
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Book Club

Price not
available

with Lifestyle Medicine Staff

Mindfulness – A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Hectic World by Tessa Watt & Syed Adeel

In a world where stress and distractions are constant companions, finding moments of peace and clarity can seem elusive. "Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Hectic World" offers a comprehensive and accessible approach to integrating mindfulness into your everyday life. This book demystifies the ancient practice of mindfulness, presenting it in a practical, easy-to-understand format suitable for both beginners and those looking to deepen their practice.

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.





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