BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Women for Healthy Rural Living : Milbridge, Maine - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Women for Healthy Rural Living : Milbridge, Maine X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://whrl.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Women for Healthy Rural Living : Milbridge, Maine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055623 CREATED:20251202T221428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T131947Z UID:10000873-1770919200-1770921000@whrl.org SUMMARY:Presence and Awareness: A Introduction to Vipassana Meditation DESCRIPTION: \nSeries Schedule\n\nThree 30-minute sessions\nThursdays\, February 12\, 19\, and 26 \n6-6:30 pm\nIn case of inclement weather\, this program will be held on Zoom.\n\n“I’ve experienced a great deal of pain and suffering in my life …… most of which has never happened.”~Mark Twain \nMeditation is a mind and body practice with a long history of use to increase calmness and physical relaxation\, improve psychological balance\, cope with illness\, and enhance overall health and well-being. \nVipassana\, meaning “clear-seeing” or “in-sight\,” is a meditation technique that develops awareness of the present moment. This three-session introduction to Vipassana practice offers beginners a foundational understanding of mindfulness meditation\, focusing on cultivating awareness of breath and bodily sensations. Through guided instructions and simple techniques\, participants will learn how to develop greater concentration and insight\, paving the way for deeper self-awareness and emotional balance. \n  \nWhy Meditate?\n\nIt can help those who feel jerked around by their emotions\, whose repetitive daily thoughts aren’t serving them\, and who tend to react rather than respond.\nIt may help you experience life with less reactivity\, greater emotional regulation\, and deeper understanding and control of your thinking and behavior.\nIt can help with feelings of overwhelm\, defeat\, and inner conflict.\nIt offers a sense of calm\, acceptance\, and concentration.\n\nWho Is This Series For?\n\nAnyone new to meditation\nLongtime students looking for a refresher\nAnyone who thinks they can’t meditate\nAnyone suspicious that meditation is too woo-woo\nAnyone who feels they don’t have time to meditate\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This series will be led by Meaghan Lamothe\, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, caring for patients across the lifespan\, from pediatrics through geriatrics. She began practicing in Maine and now works in Southeast Alaska\, predominantly with the Alaska Native population.  She is passionate about getting to know her patients to help them achieve health and wellness. Meaghan has been practicing Vipassana meditation for 15 years. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Presence and Awareness\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Presence and Awareness: A Introduction to Vipassana Meditation4 items available.\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Waitlist(Required)\n \n I wish to be signed up for the Waitlist\n Your InformationName(Required)Space is limited - register ONLY one person at a time. \n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Mailing Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Is there anything else we should know? Any accommodations that will make this day work for you?Would you like to join WHRL's email list?We publish a monthly e-newsletter so you can receive updates regarding our programming\, events\, and more.\n \n \n Absolutely\, sign me up!\n \n \n \n I'm already on the list!\n \n \n \n No thanks.\n How did you hear about this workshop?\n \n \n Email\n \n \n \n Word of mouth\n \n \n \n Newspaper\n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n Poster\n \n \n \n Other\n Photo ReleaseI hereby give permission for images and/or videos of myself taken during this program to be used by Women for Healthy Rural Living in any and all of its publications\, including web-based publications\, without payment or other consideration.\n\nI understand and agree that all photos will become the property of WHRL and will not be returned. WHRL can edit\, alter\, copy\, exhibit\, publish\, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition\, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally\, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo.\n\nI hereby hold harmless\, release\, and forever discharge WHRL from all claims\, demands\, and causes of action which I\, my heirs\, representatives\, executors\, administrators\, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization. I agree\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/presence-and-awareness-a-introduction-to-vipassana-meditation/2026-02-12/ LOCATION:WHRL – 87 Main Street\, 87 Main Street\, Milbridge\, ME\, 04658\, United States CATEGORIES:Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/meditation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055623 CREATED:20251202T221428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T131947Z UID:10000874-1771524000-1771525800@whrl.org SUMMARY:Presence and Awareness: A Introduction to Vipassana Meditation DESCRIPTION: \nSeries Schedule\n\nThree 30-minute sessions\nThursdays\, February 12\, 19\, and 26 \n6-6:30 pm\nIn case of inclement weather\, this program will be held on Zoom.\n\n“I’ve experienced a great deal of pain and suffering in my life …… most of which has never happened.”~Mark Twain \nMeditation is a mind and body practice with a long history of use to increase calmness and physical relaxation\, improve psychological balance\, cope with illness\, and enhance overall health and well-being. \nVipassana\, meaning “clear-seeing” or “in-sight\,” is a meditation technique that develops awareness of the present moment. This three-session introduction to Vipassana practice offers beginners a foundational understanding of mindfulness meditation\, focusing on cultivating awareness of breath and bodily sensations. Through guided instructions and simple techniques\, participants will learn how to develop greater concentration and insight\, paving the way for deeper self-awareness and emotional balance. \n  \nWhy Meditate?\n\nIt can help those who feel jerked around by their emotions\, whose repetitive daily thoughts aren’t serving them\, and who tend to react rather than respond.\nIt may help you experience life with less reactivity\, greater emotional regulation\, and deeper understanding and control of your thinking and behavior.\nIt can help with feelings of overwhelm\, defeat\, and inner conflict.\nIt offers a sense of calm\, acceptance\, and concentration.\n\nWho Is This Series For?\n\nAnyone new to meditation\nLongtime students looking for a refresher\nAnyone who thinks they can’t meditate\nAnyone suspicious that meditation is too woo-woo\nAnyone who feels they don’t have time to meditate\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This series will be led by Meaghan Lamothe\, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, caring for patients across the lifespan\, from pediatrics through geriatrics. She began practicing in Maine and now works in Southeast Alaska\, predominantly with the Alaska Native population.  She is passionate about getting to know her patients to help them achieve health and wellness. Meaghan has been practicing Vipassana meditation for 15 years. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presence and Awareness\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Presence and Awareness: A Introduction to Vipassana Meditation4 items available.\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Waitlist(Required)\n \n I wish to be signed up for the Waitlist\n Your InformationName(Required)Space is limited - register ONLY one person at a time. \n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Mailing Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Is there anything else we should know? Any accommodations that will make this day work for you?Would you like to join WHRL's email list?We publish a monthly e-newsletter so you can receive updates regarding our programming\, events\, and more.\n \n \n Absolutely\, sign me up!\n \n \n \n I'm already on the list!\n \n \n \n No thanks.\n How did you hear about this workshop?\n \n \n Email\n \n \n \n Word of mouth\n \n \n \n Newspaper\n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n Poster\n \n \n \n Other\n Photo ReleaseI hereby give permission for images and/or videos of myself taken during this program to be used by Women for Healthy Rural Living in any and all of its publications\, including web-based publications\, without payment or other consideration.\n\nI understand and agree that all photos will become the property of WHRL and will not be returned. WHRL can edit\, alter\, copy\, exhibit\, publish\, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition\, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally\, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo.\n\nI hereby hold harmless\, release\, and forever discharge WHRL from all claims\, demands\, and causes of action which I\, my heirs\, representatives\, executors\, administrators\, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization. I agree\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/presence-and-awareness-a-introduction-to-vipassana-meditation/2026-02-19/ LOCATION:WHRL – 87 Main Street\, 87 Main Street\, Milbridge\, ME\, 04658\, United States CATEGORIES:Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/meditation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055623 CREATED:20251209T201519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T205305Z UID:10000969-1771956000-1771959600@whrl.org SUMMARY:Menopause Support Group DESCRIPTION:You are not alone! If you are feeling frustrated or uncertain about the changes your body is undergoing\, join the circle to feel supported and understood. Facilitated by Nicole French\, a Registered Nurse and Menopause Coaching Specialist\, this group gathers monthly to share in the experience of menopause. Join this Menoposse to hear from others\, share your own story (optional)\, learn techniques for self-management\, gather resources to become your own best advocate in navigating healthcare\, and connect with others to build your support system outside the group. Open to all community members who will experience menopause at some point in their lives; we welcome folks from their 20s and up. Whether you want to listen\, speak\, or simply connect\, you are welcome to the circle.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Menopause Support Group\n Only first-time attendees need register! \n \n Menopause Support Group\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Mailing Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Would you like to join WHRL's email list?We publish a monthly e-newsletter so you can receive updates regarding our programming\, events\, and more.\n \n \n Absolutely\, sign me up!\n \n \n \n I'm already on the list!\n \n \n \n No thanks.\n How did you hear about this event?\n \n \n Email\n \n \n \n Word of mouth\n \n \n \n Newspaper\n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n Poster\n \n \n \n Other\n Is there anything else we should know? Any accommodations that will make this day work for you?Photo ReleaseI hereby give permission for images and/or videos of myself taken during this program to be used by Women for Healthy Rural Living in any and all of its publications\, including web-based publications\, without payment or other consideration.\n\nI understand and agree that all photos will become the property of WHRL and will not be returned. WHRL can edit\, alter\, copy\, exhibit\, publish\, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition\, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally\, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo.\n\nI hereby hold harmless\, release\, and forever discharge WHRL from all claims\, demands\, and causes of action which I\, my heirs\, representatives\, executors\, administrators\, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization. I agree\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/menopause-support-group/2026-02-24/ LOCATION:WHRL – 87 Main Street\, 87 Main Street\, Milbridge\, ME\, 04658\, United States CATEGORIES:Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/menopause-2025.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055623 CREATED:20251202T221428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T131947Z UID:10000875-1772128800-1772130600@whrl.org SUMMARY:Presence and Awareness: A Introduction to Vipassana Meditation DESCRIPTION: \nSeries Schedule\n\nThree 30-minute sessions\nThursdays\, February 12\, 19\, and 26 \n6-6:30 pm\nIn case of inclement weather\, this program will be held on Zoom.\n\n“I’ve experienced a great deal of pain and suffering in my life …… most of which has never happened.”~Mark Twain \nMeditation is a mind and body practice with a long history of use to increase calmness and physical relaxation\, improve psychological balance\, cope with illness\, and enhance overall health and well-being. \nVipassana\, meaning “clear-seeing” or “in-sight\,” is a meditation technique that develops awareness of the present moment. This three-session introduction to Vipassana practice offers beginners a foundational understanding of mindfulness meditation\, focusing on cultivating awareness of breath and bodily sensations. Through guided instructions and simple techniques\, participants will learn how to develop greater concentration and insight\, paving the way for deeper self-awareness and emotional balance. \n  \nWhy Meditate?\n\nIt can help those who feel jerked around by their emotions\, whose repetitive daily thoughts aren’t serving them\, and who tend to react rather than respond.\nIt may help you experience life with less reactivity\, greater emotional regulation\, and deeper understanding and control of your thinking and behavior.\nIt can help with feelings of overwhelm\, defeat\, and inner conflict.\nIt offers a sense of calm\, acceptance\, and concentration.\n\nWho Is This Series For?\n\nAnyone new to meditation\nLongtime students looking for a refresher\nAnyone who thinks they can’t meditate\nAnyone suspicious that meditation is too woo-woo\nAnyone who feels they don’t have time to meditate\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This series will be led by Meaghan Lamothe\, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, caring for patients across the lifespan\, from pediatrics through geriatrics. She began practicing in Maine and now works in Southeast Alaska\, predominantly with the Alaska Native population.  She is passionate about getting to know her patients to help them achieve health and wellness. Meaghan has been practicing Vipassana meditation for 15 years. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presence and Awareness\n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Presence and Awareness: A Introduction to Vipassana Meditation4 items available.\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Waitlist(Required)\n \n I wish to be signed up for the Waitlist\n Your InformationName(Required)Space is limited - register ONLY one person at a time. \n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Mailing Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Is there anything else we should know? Any accommodations that will make this day work for you?Would you like to join WHRL's email list?We publish a monthly e-newsletter so you can receive updates regarding our programming\, events\, and more.\n \n \n Absolutely\, sign me up!\n \n \n \n I'm already on the list!\n \n \n \n No thanks.\n How did you hear about this workshop?\n \n \n Email\n \n \n \n Word of mouth\n \n \n \n Newspaper\n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n Poster\n \n \n \n Other\n Photo ReleaseI hereby give permission for images and/or videos of myself taken during this program to be used by Women for Healthy Rural Living in any and all of its publications\, including web-based publications\, without payment or other consideration.\n\nI understand and agree that all photos will become the property of WHRL and will not be returned. WHRL can edit\, alter\, copy\, exhibit\, publish\, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition\, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally\, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo.\n\nI hereby hold harmless\, release\, and forever discharge WHRL from all claims\, demands\, and causes of action which I\, my heirs\, representatives\, executors\, administrators\, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization. I agree\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/presence-and-awareness-a-introduction-to-vipassana-meditation/2026-02-26/ LOCATION:WHRL – 87 Main Street\, 87 Main Street\, Milbridge\, ME\, 04658\, United States CATEGORIES:Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/meditation.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR