Health & Wellness

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Let’s Talk About the Elephant in the Room: Mental Illness – The Yellow Tulip Project

with Shelby Cronkite & Suzanne Fox

Jan

January 27th to February 10th, 2021

$35 More Info

Ellsworth Adult Education is partnering with The Yellow Tulip Project, a youth driven, non-profit organization based out of Portland, Maine, to bring conversations about mental health to you! The YTP focuses on smashing the stigma surrounding mental illness and building communities of people who realize that hope happens when youth and community leaders work together.

Mental illness is that silent elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about but everyone should. Let's Talk About Mental Health provides a safe and interactive space to learn more about mental health and what we as community members can do to reduce the stigma that surrounds the topic.

This three-session course is designed to help community members develop useful skills for talking to young adults about these issues. The course will be divided into three distinct modules with plenty of time for discussion and reflection.

To learn more about The Yellow Tulip Project, go to https://theyellowtulipproject.org/

Module One: Talk Saves Lives: This is the AFSP’s important program that helps people recognize the signs for suicide prevention;

Module Two: Facing Stigma: Creating Solutions: A dialogue and discussion on how to reduce stigma, using photos from the I Am More: Facing Stigma photo exhibit; and

Module Three: A panel discussion with our student ambassadors and mental health professionals.

This is a live online course.

The course will be offered on ZOOM. You will receive and email when you register and then an email will follow with ZOOM access information. Suppport and a practice session will be provided for those new to ZOOM.

If you have questions, please contact us at adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org or leave a message at 207.664.7110 and we will return your call.

Mobility & Stability for 50+: Building Strength & Independence (Feb)

with Amy Dalrymple Boles and Missy Gaston

Feb

February 1st to 24th, 2021

$65 More Info

Overall health and independence are important for everyone of all ages. In this class, we focus on three main components:

Increasing your MOBILITY;
Improving your STABILITY; and
Gaining STRENGTH,

all while learning functional movements that enrich everyday life. Be challenged and have fun in a peer supported environment with an excellent, seasoned coaching staff. Everything you need to know for each class is taught, discussed and practiced with the watchful eye of your coaches. Join your peers at CrossFit Breakwater! This is an in person class.

Amy Dalrymple Boles has over 8 years of CrossFit experience, and has worked with all ages ranging from 5-92. She has her CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 certifications, along with many specialty certifications. Her keen eye for movement alignment and adapting workouts to your needs ensure a supportive environment every step of your journey.

Missy Gaston Missy is a retired teacher and now CrossFit coach with her CrossFit Level 1 certification. She has been participating in CrossFit for over 8 years and encourages everyone to attain a broader scope of functional movement.

Stress Reduction in COVID Times

with Jen Harry

Feb

February 2nd to March 2nd, 2021

$40 More Info

Drawing from the fields of Mindfulness, Brain Science and the latest wellness research, in this 4-week series you will learn a variety of tools and techniques to help you deal with the uncertainty, anxiety, and the stress of these challenging times. Each week will include guided relaxation and several new tools and practices that are designed to fit easily into your everyday life and help you find some calm amid the chaos. This is a live online class.

No class 02/16/21.

Jen Harry, BA is a Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher who is committed to sharing tools and practices that fit easily into everyday life and help people navigate stress, uncertainty, anxiety and overwhelm as well as find more ease, peace and joy in life. She has 15 years experience working in the mental health field and has been teaching Stress Reduction and Mindfulness in a variety of settings for the past 8 years.

Hospice Myths Debunked: Hospice offers more than you think!

with Lori Johnson, Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County

Feb

February 4th, 2021

Free More Info

Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County (HVHC) invites you to a free informational session surrounding the common myths about hospice care, while also sharing information about how hospice services go far beyond what many people realize (Advance Care Directives and grief support for families before and after their loved one has passed). Hospice Volunteer services available to individuals and families will be explained with the goal of serving patients and their families earlier in their journeys. This is a live online class.

Make up date, if needed, 02/25/21.

Lori Johnson is the Program Director of Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County (HVHC) and knowledgeable in all areas of hospice services provided to families living in Hancock County. HVHC works closely with medical hospice providers and Lori is an integral part of these collaborations.

Essentrics with Wendy- Session 2

with Wendy Lessard

Feb

February 17th to March 10th, 2021

$36 More Info

Essentrics is a full body workout using a dynamic, no-impact, fluid combination of strengthening and stretching. Developing strong, lean muscles helps improve your posture. Perfect for all fitness levels, and ages 14 and up. This program rebalances the body, prevents and treats injuries, and unlocks tight joints. With a diverse music playlist with each routine, you will feel energized, youthful, and healthy. Yoga mat and bare feet recommended, blocks, chair, strap/towel/band optional. This is a live online class.

Wendy is a Massage Therapist, Level 1 Certified Essentrics Instructor, and a former Nationally Board Certified HS Teacher; she brings her passions for resilient health, personal transformation, positivity, and experience teaching to every class.

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Are You Having Trouble Controlling the Way You Eat? Information Session

with Kate V.

Feb

February 23rd, 2021

Free More Info

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) offers a solution for all forms of food addiction. Many people are finding recovery in FA from obesity, under-eating, bulimia, and obsession with food and weight. There are no dues or fees. Come join the one night ZOOM information session. Please call the coordinator for access information. This is a live online class.

Coordinator: Kate V. (207.529.5550)

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