Women for Healthy Rural Living : Milbridge, Maine

Let's Talk About Stress
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | WHRL Thankful Room, 87 Main Street (parking lot door), Milbridge, Maine, 04658
Have you ever felt impacted by stress in your life? This informative and supportive lecture is designed to educate and empower women and their support people about stress, its effects, and tools we can all use to navigate through it.
Led by Meaghan Lamothe, a Nurse Practitioner, and Maggie Jones, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, this program will provide a comprehensive overview of stress in the body; the physiological responses of the body to both acute and chronic stressors, the difference between short and long-term stress, and the effects of long-term stress.
We will then explore the impact of stress on mental and emotional well-being, and participants will learn how to manage stress using strategies focused on mind and body. Self-care will be defined, and ways to integrate self-care into daily life will be examined.
This series aims to foster a sense of community, provide accurate information, and equip women with the knowledge and resources to navigate the inevitable stresses of our lives with a comprehensive set of tools. This program is open to women of all ages.

Women Supporting Women - A Menopause Support Group
2025-09-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-29 18:00 - 19:00
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, registered nurse, Women Supporting Women gathers monthly to share in the experience of menopause. Join the circle to hear from others, share your own story (if you wish), learn techniques for self-management, gather resources to become your own best advocate in navigating healthcare, and connect with other women to build your support system outside the group.

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Golden Magic: DIY Salves and Lip Balms with Calendula
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | WHRL Thankful Room, 87 Main Street (parking lot door), Milbridge, Maine, 04658
A wealth of wellness can be found in Calendula, which is abundant in the Incredible Edible Gardens. In this workshop, Community Herbalist Jennifer May will share about Calendula as a plant with many wellness benefits. She will discuss how to harvest and dry calendula and the various forms and methods that can be used to work with it. There will be a hands-on demonstration where we will make calendula-infused oil and then turn that oil into salves and lip balms. Each guest will come away with some of what we make together.
This workshop is open to teens 13+ and adults.
Jennifer May is a community herbalist and wellness practitioner with 25 years of experience in the field. She was the owner of Sage Moon Apothecary in Ellsworth and now focuses on her private practice and educational platform, www.theeclecticalchemist.com.
Registration opens August 9.

Outdoor Discovery for the Whole Family
2025-09-27 13:00
Are you looking to unplug and reconnect with nature and each other? Join a Registered Maine Guide from Maine Outdoor School for an afternoon of outdoor fun and exploration. Through engaging nature games, fascinating facts, and time to connect with other local families, you’ll come away with fresh ideas for spending more time outside together.
This event will be at the Woods and field behind Milbridge Elementary School.
All ages are welcome! This event is free, but registration is required. Registration will open in mid-August.

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Intro to Crochet with Kelly Hagenbuch
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | WHRL – 87 Main Street, 87 Main Street, Milbridge, ME, 04658, United States
Intro to Crochet with Kelly offers a fun and relaxed environment where beginners can learn to crochet in a welcoming setting. Kelly will guide participants through the basics of crochet, from creating a starting chain to learning single and double crochet stitches. If that last sentence didn’t make sense to you, it will after you spend the morning with Kelly! The focus is on making the learning process enjoyable and stress-free, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and practice.
Join us on Saturday, September 27th, from 9 am – noon at the WHRL Office. WHRL offers a great place to start crafting and connecting with others!
You may know Kelly from here at WHRL, as she is our Communications Coordinator, handling our social media and newsletter publications. In her off hours, Kelly enjoys time at home with her husband, hiking, knitting, and crocheting. Taught by a kind, grandmotherly friend, Kelly learned to crochet when she was 19 and has practiced the craft on and off over the years. She is excited to show others that, through step-by-step guidance and practice, they, too, can learn to crochet!
This program is free. Advance registration is required.

Is Your Well Safe? Understanding Arsenic Contamination
2025-09-23 18:00 - 19:30 | WHRL Thankful Room, 87 Main Street (parking lot door), Milbridge, Maine, 04658
Defend Our Health, a Maine-based Environmental Health organization, is working on promoting well water testing and remediation in Maine to address contaminants like Arsenic. Come learn about Arsenic contamination in well water across Maine, the health risks associated with it, and how to get your water tested and remediated. One in six wells in Maine is contaminated with arsenic. Join Defend Our Health in a discussion on this issue and learn how to address any contamination in your well water.
This program will be led by Sergio Cahueque, who has been an organizer at Defend Our Health since 2018. He graduated from the College of the Atlantic in 2017 with a BA in Human Ecology, focusing on Environmental Advocacy and Climate Justice. He is passionate about Environmental and Social issues and believes that everybody deserves access to a healthy environment.

Canoeing on the Narraguagus
2025-09-20 12:00 - 16:00
Join us for a relaxed paddling outing, offering opportunities to spot various wildlife, including beavers, river otters, muskrats, and many different birds. With a bit of luck, you might even catch a glimpse of a moose or bear! We will meet in Cherryfield and paddle upstream, making our return journey much easier. This is a flatwater paddling experience, and the current on this section of the river is usually minimal, so you likely won’t notice you’re paddling upstream.
Location: Cherryfield, Maine
Difficulty: Flatwater paddle
Gear: Canoes, paddles, and life jackets are available for the first six participants who need them; otherwise, please bring your own boats.
Space is limited, and registration is required and fills quickly! Registration opens a month in advance.
Please let us know if gas prices prevent you from participating! Contact lizzie@whrl.org.

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Saturday Morning Craft & Chat
2025-09-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-12 09:00 - 11:00 | WHRL – 87 Main Street, 87 Main Street, Milbridge, ME, 04658, United States
Join us for a relaxing Saturday morning craft group, open to everyone and all skill levels! Whether you’re into knitting, crocheting, needlework, or paper crafts, bring your craft and come along to enjoy some creative time. It’s a fun, casual space to learn, share ideas, and make new friends. We meet on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Hope to see you there!
Reach out to Kelly if you have questions!

Mending Cafe
2025-09-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | WHRL – 87 Main Street (front door)
Have you always wanted to learn how to mend your clothes? Do you have a pile of clothes you love that need a little TLC before you can wear them again? Are you a seasoned mender looking to meet and connect with others? There is a place for you at WHRL’s Mending Cafe! Share your favorite technique for putting a patch on your jeans, sewing on a button, darning your knitwear, and more! Some repairs may benefit from the use of a sewing machine; we will always have at least one available.
We welcome all skill levels to this program. Although this will not be a class, there will be menders who can help you brainstorm ideas for your repairs. We will have some tools and materials available, but we recommend bringing your favorite sewing notions from home. We will have plenty of fabric scraps, embroidery floss, yarn, and iron for pressing. We will also have some of our favorite books on mending techniques available for in-class use and inspiration!
Please note that this program will take place monthly on the second Tuesday of each month on a drop-in basis.

From Vine to Dine: A Celebration of Tomatoes
2025-09-06 11:00 - 13:30 | Weald Bethel Community Center, 7 Weald Bethel Lane, Cherryfield, ME, 04622, United States
Join Stephanie Vamos for a fun workshop based on celebrating tomatoes in all of their forms! Tomatoes are in their glory in September in Maine. Participants will use tomatoes raw, baked, and simmered in a variety of different recipes. Come explore tomatoes in both familiar and new ways, including Pico de Gallo, Shakshuka, a tomato and ricotta tart, and more. As always, we will share a meal together at the end of class, so come hungry and bring a reusable container for leftovers!
Based in Steuben, Stephanie Vamos is an avid gardener and home cook who is excited to blend her two passions into this class!

Women's Retreat: The Art of Seeing Landscapes with Nina Jerome
2025-09-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Cape Split, Addison, Maine
This workshop focuses on the essential act of SEEING and simplifying the landscape to its core visual elements.
The morning session will focus on short drawing exercises (using a variety of drawing tools) that encourage and guide the participants to look carefully and discover parts of the landscape that interest them. Weather permitting, we will work outside, looking at shallow and deep space compositional possibilities. The drawings will be resources for the afternoon painting session.
After lunch, we will work with acrylic paint on colorful tinted grounds, allowing the morning drawings to guide us to dynamic compositions. Review of work and discussion at the end of morning and afternoon sessions will allow participants to share their work with the group. Emphasis will be on seeing visual elements as well as the process of developing an idea rather than making completed, finished works.
All levels of art experience are welcome.
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Introductions and overview
Short drawing exercises ranging from 30 seconds to 10 minutes
Longer drawing exercises ranging from 5 to 15 minutes.
Three variations of the same subject
Sharing of drawings and discussion of discoveries.
Toning of paper or canvas with thin layers of acrylic paint in preparation for afternoon work.

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Overview of afternoon exercises
Selection of favorite drawings for painting
Set up in an appropriate location to SEE the subject as well as the drawing
Sketch the basics of the entire composition with a contrasting color to the toned paper or canvas
Develop value shifts to create space, light, and movement through the composition
If time allows, select another image to develop from a drawing to a painting
In the last half hour, we will gather to share and discuss our paintings.

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What to Bring

All necessary art materials will be provided. However, if you have favorite drawing tools, you are welcome to bring them.
A lawn chair or blanket for sitting outdoors. You may also use the folding chair from your indoor spot.

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We understand that unexpected things happen. You will receive a full refund if you need to cancel, provided we can fill your spot.

Venue
The venue for this retreat is the summer home of John Marin, the great American modernist artist. This spectacular home on Pleasant Bay in Cape Split, Addison, enjoys views of Sheep Island, Gooseberry Nubble, and Norton Island. Explore Maine’s rocky coast and local beaches during your visit.

About Nina Jerome
Nina Jerome has lived in Maine since 1975. She studied Art at Mount Holyoke College and the Rhode Island School of Design and taught for forty years in public schools and the University of Maine. She draws and paints series that explore visual variations and sense of place by observing cyclical changes in light, color, and movement. For the past four years she has focused her attention on local abandoned granite quarries, former industrial sites that have been reclaimed by nature. Although her practice has been shaped by the Maine landscape, Jerome has been influenced by travels and has responded to other environments. In 2015, she spent a month as a fellow on Great Cranberry Island, surrounded by water within a small community. In 2017 and 2019, she was a fellow at VCCA, where the vines of the woods in spring led to a body of complex, layered landscape. In June 2018, she spent a month at a museum in Iceland and responded to the lava fields, brooding skies, and moving water. Jerome shows her work at the Cynthia Winings Gallery in Blue Hill and the Elizabeth Moss Gallery in Falmouth. She has exhibited at the Zillman Museum in Bangor, Maine, and will present an exhibit of quarry paintings at the University of Maine at Machias Gallery in 2025. She has created paintings for fourteen public art projects in Maine, including six murals for the Penobscot Judicial Center in Bangor.

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Stewardship Day with the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA)
2025-08-30 09:00 - 15:00
We are excited to partner with MITA again this year to offer an OWL Stewardship Day on Harbor Head Island! MITA’s cleanups are full-day events where experienced volunteer skippers take crews to targeted islands to clean shorelines. They’re great introductions to volunteering with MITA, and give you a rare chance to explore the islands while keeping them clean for all. Volunteers ride in MITA’s fleet of skiffs to clean island shorelines, taking a break for lunch and returning by mid-afternoon.
Difficulty: Moderate. Participants should feel comfortable climbing in and out of small skiffs, scrambling over slick, rocky shorelines, and carrying bags of trash.
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Personal Flotation Device (PFD): If you do not have a USCG-approved PDF, reach out to Lizzie at lizzie@whrl.org, as MITA has life jackets that can be borrowed
Clothing: Even if it is sunny, it can be cool and wet on the water! Bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and non-cotton layers for the boat ride. Depending on the weather, we may also recommend rain gear (top and bottom).
Footwear: Hiking boots, sneakers, or rubber rain boots are appropriate for this outing. You will be climbing in and out of a skiff, so plan for the possibility of getting your feet wet! If you don’t have waterproof shoes, consider bringing a second pair to get in and out of the boat.
Lunch and drinking water
A small backpack for keeping your lunch/water/supplies with you on the island.

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Work gloves
Pocket knife for cutting line (serrated works best!)
Insect repellent for ticks

Space is limited, and registration is required!
Please let us know if gas prices prevent you from participating! Contact lizzie@whrl.org.
Details about the 2025 location will be updated in the spring; winter storms dictate where stewardship is most needed.
Registration will open a month in advance.

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WHRLigig Playgroup Open House
2025-08-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Milbridge Commons Wellness Park, Main Street, Milbridge, ME, 04658, United States
Come celebrate the summertime at the Milbridge Commons Wellness Park with snacks, craft kits, and other goodies. Families with children from birth to 5 are welcome! Looking to meet other local parents and kiddos? This is the place for you! Scheduled during regular playgroup time, so come ready to play.

Pickle Party! Fermenting Vegetables 101
2025-08-02 11:00 - 13:30 | Weald Bethel Community Center, 7 Weald Bethel Lane, Cherryfield, ME, 04622, United States
Learn to preserve food the old-fashioned way, without canning or freezing – a low-tech, low-energy approach to preserving food. Adam Lambert, a local gardener and fermentation enthusiast, will teach the basics of fermenting vegetables in this interactive program. Learn brine pickling and the kraut method, and leave with a jar of pickles to take home!
Registration opens the month prior!

Empower Through Energy–A Reiki Fundraiser
2025-08-01 | WHRL – 87 Main Street (front door)
Join us for a rejuvenating experience and support Women for Healthy Rural Living!
We are pleased to announce a Reiki fundraiser featuring Renae Meyer Lent, a certified Jikiden Reiki Practitioner.
Immerse yourself in the soothing energy of a thirty-minute mini session with Renae Meyer Lent, a talented Jikiden Reiki Practitioner known for her compassionate approach. If you’re new to Reiki, this is a great introduction to the practice of energy healing.
Date: August 1, 2025Time: 30-minute mini session from 10 am to 4 pmLocation: Women for Healthy Rural Living, 87 Main Street, MilbridgeCost: Suggested donation range $25 to $50
Your donation will support the programs of Women for Healthy Rural Living as we strive to provide an equitable and accessible path to health and wellness.
What is Jikiden Reiki? Jikiden Reiki is a traditional form of Reiki healing that preserves the original practices taught by its founder, Mikao Usui. Unlike modern interpretations, it emphasizes authentic techniques for channeling healing energy to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
What you can expect. When you attend a Reiki session, you can expect to enter a calm and soothing environment designed for relaxation. Renae will begin with a brief discussion to understand your needs and intentions for the session. You’ll then lie down fully clothed on a comfortable table while the practitioner uses gentle hand placements or gestures to channel healing energy. Many report feeling deeply relaxed, with sensations such as warmth or tingling during the session. It’s a peaceful experience that often leads to a sense of balance and well-being, both physically and emotionally. Be prepared to unwind and allow the healing process to unfold naturally.
About Renae Meyer Lent.
Renae has been practicing Jikiden Reiki since the fall of 2019, after completing Shoden (Level 1). In Winter 2020, she completed Okuden (Level 2). Renae is currently working toward Shihankaku (Assistant Teacher). She is a traveling practitioner, giving treatments in people’s homes.
Retired from international banking in 2023, she has made Maine her new home. Besides giving Reiki, Renae studies aromatherapy, enjoys wire wrapping stones to make pendants, and knits. She resides in Prospect Harbor with her husband, son, and four cats.
For more information, please contact Renae at 914-954-1847.

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Milbridge Days Auction
2025-07-26 09:00 - 15:00 | WHRL – 87 Main Street, 87 Main Street, Milbridge, ME, 04658, United States
Join us for our annual Raffle Auction featuring over 90 items! The Raffle continues on Saturday, July 26, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Click here for the full list of items and more details! You need not be present to win! Purchase tickets at the door.
This raffle auction will run concurrently with an online silent auction featuring locally handcrafted step stools, each designed by a different artist. In addition, there will be a few special items.
The online auction will run from Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 27. Items may be picked up during the week of July 28th.
Silent auction items will be on display at WHRL during raffle auction hours.

Milbridge Days 5K and Fun Run
2025-07-26 07:00 - 22:00
Women for Healthy Rural Living and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust bring you the annual Milbridge Days 5K and Fun Run back! This race will be held on Saturday, July 26th, during the annual Milbridge Days Celebration in Milbridge, ME. All funds raised will go to Incredible Edible Milbridge, a program of Women for Healthy Rural Living (WHRL).

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Milbridge Days Auction
2025-07-25 10:00 - 17:00 | WHRL – 87 Main Street, 87 Main Street, Milbridge, ME, 04658, United States
Join us for our annual Raffle Auction featuring over 90 items! The auction begins on Friday, July 25, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Enjoy live music and free smoothies from Wyman’s from 11 AM to 1 PM, while supplies last. The Raffle continues on Saturday, July 26, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Click here for the full list of items and more details! You need not be present to win!
This raffle auction will run concurrently with an online silent auction featuring locally handcrafted step stools, each designed by a different artist. In addition, there will be a few special items.
The online auction will run from Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 27. Items may be picked up during the week of July 28th.
Silent auction items will be on display at WHRL during raffle auction hours.

In Full Bloom–a Children's Art Camp Begins
2025-07-21 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for “In Full Bloom,” a free children’s art camp for kids aged 9 to 14 at Milbridge Commons Wellness Park from July 21 to 25, running from 10 AM to Noon.
During this camp, we will create a beautiful flower garden mural on the wooden fence at Milbridge Commons. Students will explore various types of flowers, learn about colors and painting techniques, and work together to bring this mural to life.
Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Registration opens May 1.

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Pigeon Hill Shore Trail–Day Hiking 101
2025-07-19 15:00 - 16:30
If you’re new to day hiking or feel you need more preparation, this outing is perfect for you. Join us to discover what a Registered Maine Guide carries in her pack at all times on this short, scenic, and flat trail. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask her any questions you have about hiking.
Location: Steuben, Maine
Difficulty: Easy
Gear: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes, such as sneakers or hiking boots, and bring a backpack for extra layers, water, and snacks.
Space is limited, and registration is required!
Please let us know if gas prices prevent you from participating! Contact lizzie@whrl.org.
More trail information is available here https://downeastcoastalconservancy.org/new-shore-trail-of-the-pigeon-hill-preserve/

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Fungi Fun: A Mushroom Foraging Adventure
2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Maine Seacoast Mission
Join experienced local fungi forager Steve Hartley for a guided woodland walk. Learn the basic skills of mushroom foraging as we discover and collect specimens together. Our foray will be followed by an identification session where we will share our discoveries, identify our mushrooms, and learn about mushroom taxonomy. This workshop is open to families with children ages 8+.
Registration opens June 13th.

Crepuscular Crawl
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:30
“Crepuscular” is the word for animals that are most active during dawn and dusk. This mellow hike will focus on observing the signs of wildlife that love this cooler time of day during summer. Bring comfortable close-toed shoes for walking in, like sneakers or hiking boots, and a backpack for extra layers, water, and snacks. This is a moderate hike near Tunk Mountain but only about 2 miles in length max. Learn more at https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/tunk-mountain.

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Wilderness Survival: Fire and Foraging
2025-07-10 14:00 - 17:00
What would you do if you found yourself unexpectedly having to spend a night outdoors? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore essential wilderness survival priorities, with a special focus on the skills of fire-making and foraging.
Together, we’ll learn how to assess basic survival needs, practice building and lighting fires safely with what we can find outside, and develop foraging skills that could help ensure a positive outcome. This workshop will equip beginners with practical knowledge and confidence in the world of outdoor survival, offering a fun and supportive space to connect with nature and one another.
Come ready to get your hands dirty, spark your curiosity, and take your wilderness know-how to the next level!
This program is open to women, as well as their families. Ages 10+ and up welcome.
Location: Tunk Stream Campsite off of 182

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Garlic Scapes Unleashed: Creative Cooking with Nature's Green Twist
2025-07-05 11:00 - 13:30 | Weald Bethel Community Center, 7 Weald Bethel Lane, Cherryfield, ME, 04622, United States
Join us for an exploration of garlic scapes. Scapes are the flowering stalks of garlic, and they are cut off mid-summer to promote bigger and better garlic bulb growth. Daisy Xu, local farmer and chef, enjoys being self-sufficient with her garlic supply and plants enough in her garden to last the whole year. This results in a garlic scape ‘problem’ for a few weeks of summer. The class will explore various scape recipes, from pesto to stir fry to salad dressings. She will also share some garlic scape ‘solutions’, recipes for preserving scapes so that they can be enjoyed throughout the year.
