Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance is a program designed for community dwelling adults age 60 and older to increase activity levels and reduce the fear of falling. If you are concerned about falls, have sustained falls in the past, or are interested in improving your flexibility, balance and strength, this class is for you.

Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance is a program designed for communitydwelling adults age 60 and older to increase activity levels and reduce the fear of falling. If you are concerned about falls, have sustained falls in the past, or are interested in improving your flexibility, balance and strength, this class is for you.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a proven program designed to help people manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity. The program is conducted in eight two-hour sessions and uses group discussion, problem–solving strategies, videos and gentle physical exercise to help older adults learn positive coping methods to reduce fear of falling and remain active and independent. Volunteer coaches help participants become more confident about managing falls, help to identify ways to reduce falls, and lead exercises to help increase strength and balance. This training will certify you to teach A Matter of Balance with the Journey to Health program. Please contact Megan Day at mday@pbmc.org, or call 207-301-3950 to register

Do you have questions about how Maine’s new vaccination and car seat safety laws will impact you? Join us to discuss the laws with members of the Waldo County General Hospital medical team, take a spin on a smoothie bike, get your flu shot and more.

Come stomp, slide and grapevine with us! Line dancing is a fun way to get moving with great music and easy to follow dance patterns. Step-bystep line dances will be taught in this four-session beginner class. No partner or previous dance experience required. No Class on September 24th.

Participants will learn about how micronutrients,hormones, sleep, diet, exercise and other lifestylefactors impact brain health and will learn abouttesting that can help identify areas wheresupport or change are needed for a specificindividual to maintain healthy brain function.

Participants will learn about how micronutrients, hormones, sleep, diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors impact brain health and will learn about testing that can help identify areas where support or change are needed for a specific individual to maintain healthy brain function.

New to the kitchen? Want to make your dinner routine a little healthier?Looking to level up your stove top skills? This class is just for you. We’ll cover the basics and share tips on setting yourself up for success (and health!) in the kitchen.