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:20260102T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T131102 CREATED:20260102T202853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T140003Z UID:10000945-1767340800-1773594000@whrl.org SUMMARY:Summit for a Cause: Application Extended DESCRIPTION:Click here to learn more about Summit for a Cause! URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/summit-for-a-cause-application-open/ CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/katahdin1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T133000 DTSTAMP:20260409T131102 CREATED:20251124T205450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T141341Z UID:10000868-1770462000-1770471000@whrl.org SUMMARY:Sourdough Baking with Pat Olsen DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to learn how to get started with sourdough baking? Now is your chance! Join Pat Olsen for a fun workshop where you will learn the basics of sourdough and multigrain baking. Participants will learn how to use a sourdough starter\, as well as make sourdough crackers. You will start a simple slow-rise bread dough that you can then bake at home. Last but not least\, you will bake multigrain muffins and eat them at the end of class. Yum! \nRegistration opens on January 10th. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 2026 February Harvest Table - Sourdough Baking\n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Sourdough BakingThis session is full. Please join the waitlist below.Harvest Table 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 Do you have any food allergies?\n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Yes\n What is your allergy?(Required)Do you carry an Epi pen?(Required)\n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Yes\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 Harvest Table?(Required)Select OneEmailWord of mouthNewspaperFacebookInstagramPosterWHRL NewsletterRadioCommunity CalendarOtherPhoto 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/sourdough-baking-with-pat-olsen/ LOCATION:Weald Bethel Community Center\, 7 Weald Bethel Lane\, Cherryfield\, ME\, 04622\, United States CATEGORIES:Harvest Table Cooking Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/sourdough-starter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260211 DTSTAMP:20260409T131102 CREATED:20251124T180239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T194904Z UID:10000861-1770681600-1770767999@whrl.org SUMMARY:The Beekeeper's Apprentice DESCRIPTION:The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie KingLeader: Pat OlsenEvenings: Wednesdays\, 6-7:30 – (2/11\, 2/18\, 2/25)Afternoons: Tuesdays\, 3:00-4:30 – (2/10\, 2/17\, 2/24) \nIn 1915\, Sherlock Holmes is retired and quietly engaged in the study of honeybees in Sussex when a young woman literally stumbles onto him on the Sussex Downs. Fifteen years old\, gawky\, egotistical\, and recently orphaned\, the young Mary Russell displays an intellect to impress even Sherlock Holmes. Under his reluctant tutelage\, this very modern\, twentieth-century woman proves a deft protégée and a fitting partner for the Victorian detective. They are soon called to Wales to help Scotland Yard find the kidnapped daughter of an American senator\, a case of international significance with clues that dip deep into Holmes’s past. Full of brilliant deduction\, disguises\, and danger\, The Beekeeper’s Apprentice\, the first book of the Mary Russell–Sherlock Holmes mysteries\, is “remarkably beguiling” (The Boston Globe). \nRegistration opens January 1st. \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Groups are open to anyone age 18 or older for whom "woman" is a meaningful identifier or lived experience. \nOur book discussion group meets for three sessions. Please register only if you can commit to attending all sessions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 February Book Group - The Beekeeper's Apprentice\n \n I am 18 years of age or olderSelect one to continue with your registration. \n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Thank you for your interest! Our book groups are open to those who are 18 years or older at this time. Younger than 18 and curious about what other programs you could participate in at WHRL? Do you have any other questions? Please contact Lizzie Cunningham by phone at 413-717-7827 or by email at lizzie@psi.mzh.mybluehost.me. We hope to hear from you!Book Group SessionSession(Required)\n \n \n Evening Session - Wednesday\n \n \n \n Afternoon Session - Tuesday\n Evening Session - WednesdayThis session is full. Please join the waitlist below.Afternoon Session - Tuesday3 seats available\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Evening Waitlist(Required)\n \n I wish to be signed up for the Evening Session Waitlist\n Afternoon Waitlist(Required)\n \n I wish to be signed up for the Afternoon Session Waitlist\n Your InformationName(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 Session Commitment(Required)I agree to attend all three sessions. I agreeHow did you hear about this book group?\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/the-beekeepers-apprentice/ CATEGORIES:Book Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/beekeeper-bg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T131103 CREATED:20250513T134639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T211933Z UID:10000531-1770746400-1770753600@whrl.org SUMMARY:Mending Cafe DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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! \nPlease note that this program will take place monthly on the second Tuesday of each month on a drop-in basis. URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/mending-cafe-2/2026-02-10/ LOCATION:WHRL – 87 Main Street (front door) CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/mending-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T131103 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 Presence and Awareness\n \n EmailThis 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:20260212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T131103 CREATED:20251029T142530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T182707Z UID:10000853-1770922800-1770926400@whrl.org SUMMARY:Summit for a Cause 2026 Info Session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Summit for a Cause? Do you want to find out if you have what it takes to be part of this unforgettable experience? Join our Katahdin Zoom session on February 12th at 7 pm. Hazel Stark\, our hike leader and a registered Maine Guide\, will join us along with past Summit for a Cause hikers. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions and get insights! \nSummit for a Cause is limited to ten women or anyone for whom “woman” is a meaningful identifier or lived experience. \nIf you have questions\, please get in touch with Lizzie at lizzie@whrl.org.  \nPlease fill out your details below to join this information session. The Zoom link for this program will be sent to you the morning of the session. \nFor more information about Summit for a Cause\, visit https://whrl.org/summit/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Summit for a Cause: Katahdin Info Session\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.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 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 info session?\n \n \n A Past Summit for a Cause Hiker\n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/summit-for-a-cause-2026-info-session/ CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/katahdin-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000 DTSTAMP:20260409T131103 CREATED:20250709T202023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T185651Z UID:10000367-1771059600-1771066800@whrl.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Craft & Chat DESCRIPTION: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! \nReach out to Kelly if you have questions! URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/craft-chat-2/2026-02-14/ LOCATION:WHRL – 87 Main Street\, 87 Main Street\, Milbridge\, ME\, 04658\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/craft-chat-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T131103 CREATED:20251124T203723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T204754Z UID:10000867-1771430400-1771434000@whrl.org SUMMARY:Chair Yoga with Geri Valentine Begins - Winter Session 2 DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesdays\, beginning February 18th (5 sessions)Time: 4:00-5:00 pmCost: $10 per session ($50 paid in advance) \nChair yoga allows us to enjoy yoga benefits while sitting securely in a firm chair.  We still have to do the work\, but we are seated in a chair or standing next to it\, using our hand for support.  This makes the practice available to those of us who can’t easily get up and down from the floor\,  have had knee or hip replacements\,  suffer from dizziness\, and struggle with balance — lots of us! \nWith practice\, our bodies become stronger and more flexible. Our breathing slows and deepens\, our postural alignment improves\, and we begin to cultivate an inner field of quiet and self-compassion. These benefits bring vitality to our systems and a feeling of being at home in our bodies. \nChairs are provided. Please wear comfortable clothing\, in layers\, for warm and cool conditions. Elastic waistbands are essential to prevent breath obstruction. Sneakers are good\, and shoes may stay on during practice. If you have yoga blocks\, please bring them.  No mat is needed. \nGeri Valentine is the instructor for this series. She is certified in both Yin and Kripalu Yoga\, forms of Hatha Yoga. She has offered Yoga through WHRL for 18 years. This Chair Yoga session is a modified version of Hatha. \nFor questions\, contact Geri Valentine at 207-598-5355. \nRegistration opens January 22nd. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Winter 2 Chair Yoga with Geri Valentine\n \n Chair Yoga - Winter SessionThis session is full. Sign up for the waitlist below. Waitlist(Required)\n \n Please sign me up for the waitlist.\n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Do you want to join WHRL's e-mail list?Absolutely\, sign me up!I'm already signed up.No\, thanks.Phone(Required)Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Is there anything else we should know? Any accommodations that will make this day work for you?Photo Release I agreePhoto Release\n\nI hereby grant Women for Healthy Rural Living (WHRL) permission to use my likeness in a photograph\, video\, or other digital media (“photo”) 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.\n\nI hereby irrevocably authorize WHRL to 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.Payment InformationHow would you like to pay?(Required)\n \n \n By Credit Card\n \n \n \n By Check\n Please note checks must be received by WHRL within five days to hold your spot. Credit Card\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n \n Card Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/chair-yoga-winter-2/ LOCATION:WHRL Thankful Room\, 87 Main Street (parking lot door)\, Milbridge\, Maine\, 04658 CATEGORIES:Chair Yoga ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/chair-yoga.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T131103 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 FacebookThis 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:20260409T131103 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:20260409T131103 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 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/2026-02-26/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T131104 CREATED:20251125T231439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T201528Z UID:10000871-1772280000-1772290800@whrl.org SUMMARY:Winter Adaptations at Grand Lake Stream Tower Hill Trail DESCRIPTION:How do the wintry conditions of the Grand Lake Stream region influence the things that live here? Find out on this easy-moderate hike. We’ll look for tracks and scat\, plants with and without leaves\, and more to discover the winter resilience of Maine living things. *Snowshoes available by request and as needed.* More information about the trail here. \nBring warm winter layers\, including waterproof\, insulated boots. As a base layer\, long johns (wool or synthetic) are recommended under bulky\, warm mid-layers and water- and windproof outer layers\, including mittens/gloves and a hat. Bring a comfortable backpack to carry extra layers and water in. Questions about how to prepare? Just ask! \nNew this year!WHRL and MOS have a gear collection for OWL outings. Please reach out directly to Lizzie at 413-717-7827 or by email at lizzie@whrl.org if you are interested in using any of the items below. Use is first-come\, first-served. Need something that you don’t see on the list below? Reach out! \nAvailable Gear \n\nTrekking poles (6 sets)\nMicrospikes (4 sets\, two small\, two medium)\nSnow Shoes\nWarm layers: hats\, mittens\, jackets\, snowpants\, a few pairs of snow boots\, rain ponchos\, scarves\, warm socks\n\nRegistration opens beginning 1/26/2026. \n \n Regsiter! URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/winter-adaptations-at-grand-lake-stream-tower-hill-trail/ CATEGORIES:OWL Outing Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/winter-walk.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR