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. 

* 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. 

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 1.5 hour class will include instruction of applicable mindfulness teachings, practices and discussion.

The class will meet Mondays – 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Registration is required.

DEVELOP A SENSE OF BELONGING THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES

Fun, creative, and lively, this series of evidence-based dance classes encourages participants to build stamina, strength and confi dence all while moving to music in a joyful and non-judgmental 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 

• Focus on balance and agility

• Have fun and be creative in a non-judgmental and non-competitive atmosphere

• Build community and a sense of belonging through shared experiences

Adults 65 years of age or older are encouraged to participate in this class series! Those with PD, early dementia, or individuals looking for cardiac rehabilitation are especially encouraged to participate.

Tuesdays, Dec. 3-Jan. 28 (no class 12/24) | 10-11 a.m.

Registration is Required - Participants are welcome to join for one class or all eight! Cost is $8/class or $40 for the series. Payment accepted by credit card or check payable to "Community Health & Wellness". 

For more information call (207) 373-6585.

FOR THE NEWLY DIAGNOSED

Mid Coast Hospital offers many informational programs to aid people with Parkinson’s disease and assist in maintaining their quality of life.

To learn more about your diagnosis, the options available and the services we offer, join William P. Stamey, MD; Roople Unia, MD; Ingrid Ordal, LCSW; Leah Harvey, PT; Kristin Pelkey, PT; Erin Faulter, PT and a patient and caregiver panel at this informative discussion.

MaineHealth Community Health Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

Registration is required.

For more information call 207-373-6585.

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 overall healthier lifestyle.

Presentations by Timothy Howe, MD

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

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

Registration is required.

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. Class will meet for two sessions.

• 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.

All supplies will be provided. You may bring any favorite markers, colored pencils or pens if you would like to – though they are not required.

Sessions 1 & 2 are 2-hours each of instruction and projects

Session 3 is an optional 1-hour practice and review session

Cost for the three-class series is $15. Registration is required.

Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness 329 Maine Street-SOUTH/MAIN ENTRANCE, Brunswick

For more information call (207) 373-6585.