Many believe that falls are inevitable as we get older. That doesn’t have to be the case. Building balance and strength are essential to preventing falls and maintaining your independence. Join personal trainer Rachael McCormick and certified A Matter of Balance facilitator Megan Day to learn exercises and easy changes you can implement at home to decrease your chances of falling. This class is free but space is limited so pre-registration is required in order to gain virtual access.

Want to try stand up paddle boarding (SUP)? Join us on scenic Megunticook River with Maine Sport Outfitters to learn basic SUP skills including strokes needed to control the board and how to get on and off the board safely. Children ages 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Registration fee includes gears. Weather permitting.

With the miles of coastline and many lakes in Maine, kayaking is a great way to stay active. Join us for a leisurely tour of our beautiful Midcoast with Maine Sport Outfitters’ Registered Maine Guides. Basic paddling and safety instructions will be provided. Children ages 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting. Registration fee includes kayaks and gear.

In an effort to encourage physical activity and protect the health of our community, Journey to Health is excited to host our first-ever virtual 5k. The Strides for Support virtual benefit 5k will honor those affected by cancer and provide support to the oncology patient assistance funds at Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital. Although we will not be gathering in person, we are thrilled about the opportunity to celebrate, virtually, with cancer survivors, supporters, friends and families across Knox and Waldo counties. After weeks of being cooped up, we are all eager to get outside and move. What better reason to do so than to support our community? We invite you to walk, jog or run wherever you are to honor family members, friends and neighbors whose lives have been affected by cancer. As a virtual participant you can choose a time and place to walk, run or be active (while social distancing) between July 19 and July 31, 2020. Simply send us a photo from your personal 5k to share your success and join our virtual gallery. Proceeds from the event and all additional contributions will directly benefit our oncology patients. If you would like to make an additional contribution, please call 301-3950.