Finding Healing in Movement: Lisa Schaefer’s Journey with WHRL

Apr 29, 2025 | Volunteer Spotlight

When you meet Lisa Schaefer, you’re immediately struck by her calming presence and quiet strength—traits that make her a valued Women for Healthy Rural Living (WHRL) community member in Milbridge. Through her work with Healthy Acadia and WHRL, Lisa teaches tai...

Caitlin Moore–A Journey Through Yoga, Healing, and Empowerment

Feb 27, 2025 | News

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting Caitlin, you know there’s something about her calm energy and empowering presence that can make you feel at ease. From her background in yoga to her commitment to healing others, Caitlin’s path is one of growth,...

Lexie Kearns Named 2024 Elaine Hill Scholar

Jun 17, 2024 | Elaine Hill Memorial Scholars, News

Women for Healthy Rural Living (WHRL) has awarded Lexie Kearns the 2024 Elaine Hill Memorial Nursing Scholarship. As this year’s Elaine Hill scholar, Lexie will receive $2500 annually for four years. A recent graduate of Sumner High School, Lexie will attend Husson...

Summit for a Cause: Katahdin 2024

Feb 28, 2024 | News

MILBRIDGE, ME– SUMMIT FOR A CAUSE: KATAHDIN. Local nonprofit Women for Healthy Rural Living (WHRL) is hosting an innovative fundraiser, a guided hike up Katahdin. The all-women hike will take place the weekend of August 2-4, 2024. Each participant raises $1500 as part...

STRONG MAINE WOMEN: Geri Valentine

Oct 2, 2023 | News

Geri Valentine offers weekly Yoga and Chair Yoga classes at the Thankful Room. More Information About Yoga Written by WHRL Board Member, Ora Aselton Being “from away,” I find it fascinating to ask my fellow transplants what brought them to Maine. But it’s not...