BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Women for Healthy Rural Living : Milbridge, Maine - ECPv6.15.18//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:20260328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192452 CREATED:20260127T232231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T165836Z UID:10000999-1774688400-1774699200@whrl.org SUMMARY:Exploring Wellness through Mindfulness with Britta Sunde DESCRIPTION:This program is open to all. \nJoin Britta Sunde for a wellness course that explores the importance of mindfulness and its crucial role in our physical and mental health. Within all of us lies the wisdom to heal and to be well. Oftentimes\, the reason that we don’t heal or feel our best is that we don’t know how to get out of our own way. Unhealthy habits\, negative thought patterns\, or simply being unaware can all be hindrances that we create for ourselves! \nBritta will lead a discussion of mindful eating\, nutrition\, self-care practices\, stress management techniques\, and more. You can expect to come away with concrete ideas for taking better care of yourself and integrating mindfulness into your daily life. You will learn practical tools to improve and protect your health\, and you will explore how to listen and respect the subtle signals our bodies and minds are so often sending us – signs that something is out of balance and needs attention\, asking us to make changes such as slowing down and making time to take better care of ourselves – BEFORE we become ill. \nThis class is designed for anyone who would like to improve their overall well-being or explore personal growth through self-awareness practices. Britta will incorporate gentle stretching into this program\, so come prepared for some light movement. This is a welcoming and judgment-free zone. \nPlease plan to bring the following with you to class: \n\nBlanket\nComfortable clothes\nYoga mat\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 Britta Sunde is dedicated to improving her patients’ wellness journeys in Downeast Maine. Britta has 30 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist and has expanded her practice to include yoga instruction since 2019. Learn more about Britta on her website here. \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 Exploring Wellness through Mindfulness with Britta Sunde\n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Exploring Wellness through Mindfulness3 seats 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?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 agreeHow would you like to pay?Please note that Venmo is not yet available on Apple devices.\n \n \n Credit Card\n \n \n \n PayPal or Venmo\n \n \n \n Check\n Payment MethodPayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n 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/exploring-wellness-through-mindfulness/ LOCATION:WHRL Thankful Room\, 87 Main Street (parking lot door)\, Milbridge\, Maine\, 04658 CATEGORIES:Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/wellness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260311 DTSTAMP:20260406T192452 CREATED:20251124T183616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T195135Z UID:10000862-1773100800-1773187199@whrl.org SUMMARY:Lessons in Chemistry DESCRIPTION:Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusLeader: Pat OlsenWednesdays\, 6-7:30 – (3/11\, 3/18\, 3/25)Tuesdays\, 3:00-4:30 – (3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24) \nChemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact\, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans\, the lonely\, brilliant\, Nobel–prize–nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results.  \nBut like science\, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother\, but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show Supper at Six. Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (“combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride”) proves revolutionary. But as her following grows\, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out\, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. She’s daring them to change the status quo.   \nLaugh-out-loud funny\, shrewdly observant\, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters\, Lessons in Chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist. \nRegistration opens February 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 March Book Group - Lessons in Chemistry\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 - Wednesday3 seats available\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n 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/lessons-in-chemistry/ LOCATION:WHRL Thankful Room\, 87 Main Street (parking lot door)\, Milbridge\, Maine\, 04658 CATEGORIES:Book Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/lessons-bg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192452 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:20260115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192453 CREATED:20251218T162855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T185733Z UID:10000940-1768500000-1768507200@whrl.org SUMMARY:Navigating Medicare Coverage: Which Option is Right for Me? DESCRIPTION:Has Medicare planning left you feeling stumped? Join David Weaver\, a licensed insurance agent\, for a free informational session about reviewing coverage options so that you can choose the plan that best fits your needs. Get all of your Medicare questions answered! \nDavid will give a brief educational PowerPoint presentation about the ins and outs of navigating Medicare. Then\, he will be available to answer follow-up questions. \nQuestions? Contact Lizzie by email at lizzie@whrl.org or by phone at 413-717-7827. \nThis program is free\, but we ask that you register. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Medicare\n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Choose Your Session(Required)\n \n \n January 15\, 2026\n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n 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 require English/Spanish translation for this workshop?\n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Yes\, I require translation services.\n Translation Services(Required)You indicated that you require English/Spanish translation. We will do our utmost to try to provide translation\, given translator availability.\n \n Yes\, I confirm that I need translation services!\n Is there anything else we should know? Any accommodations that will make this day work for you?Photo ReleaseThank you for attending a program hosted by Women for Healthy Rural Living (WHRL). This photo release form is optional. Please direct any questions to our experience coordinator at lizzie@psi.mzh.mybluehost.me or (207)-546-7677.\n\nI 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 accept\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/navigating-medicare/ LOCATION:WHRL Thankful Room\, 87 Main Street (parking lot door)\, Milbridge\, Maine\, 04658 CATEGORIES:Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/medicare.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192453 CREATED:20250813T184436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T230322Z UID:10000830-1768406400-1768410000@whrl.org SUMMARY:Chair Yoga with Geri Valentine Begins - Winter Session DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesdays\, beginning January 14th (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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Winter 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/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20260114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115 DTSTAMP:20260406T192453 CREATED:20251124T174742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T194931Z UID:10000860-1768348800-1768435199@whrl.org SUMMARY:Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times DESCRIPTION:Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine MayLeader: Alison BeedyEvenings: Wednesdays\, 6-7:30 – (1/14\, 1/21\, 1/28Afternoons: Thursdays\, 3:00-4:30 – (1/15\, 1/22\, 1/29) \nFrom the author of the New York Times bestseller Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age\, this is an intimate\, revelatory exploration of the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down. \nSometimes you slip through the cracks: unforeseen circumstances like an abrupt illness\, the death of a loved one\, a break up\, or a job loss can derail a life. These periods of dislocation can be lonely and unexpected. For May\, her husband fell ill\, her son stopped attending school\, and her own medical issues led her to leave a demanding job. Wintering explores how she not only endured this painful time\, but embraced the singular opportunities it offered. \nA moving personal narrative shot through with lessons from literature\, mythology\, and the natural world\, May’s story offers instruction on the transformative power of rest and retreat. Illumination emerges from many sources: solstice celebrations and dormice hibernation\, C.S. Lewis and Sylvia Plath\, swimming in icy waters\, and sailing arctic seas. \nUltimately Wintering invites us to change how we relate to our own fallow times. May models an active acceptance of sadness and finds nourishment in deep retreat\, joy in the hushed beauty of winter\, and encouragement in understanding life as cyclical\, not linear. A secular mystic\, May forms a guiding philosophy for transforming the hardships that arise before the ushering in of a new season. \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 January Book Group - Wintering\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 - Thursday\n Evening Session - WednesdayThis session is full. Please join the waitlist below.Afternoon Session - ThursdayThis session is full. Please join the waitlist below.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/wintering-the-power-of-rest-and-retreat-in-difficult-times/ LOCATION:WHRL Thankful Room\, 87 Main Street (parking lot door)\, Milbridge\, Maine\, 04658 CATEGORIES:Book Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/wintering-bg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192453 CREATED:20251124T165025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T132047Z UID:10000859-1768050000-1768057200@whrl.org SUMMARY:Winter Sowing DESCRIPTION:Gardening in Maine can begin after the winter solstice…Truly! Winter Sowing is a popular method of germinating vegetable and flower seeds. Winter Sowing saves money\, uses recycled materials\, and is a fun winter pastime. I’ve had great success\, Winter Sowing many annuals and perennials\, and the result has been some of the strongest and hardiest seedlings I’ve ever grown. During the workshop\, you will learn step by step how to create your very own Winter garden. You will take home mini greenhouses made from gallon milk jugs\, which can then remain outside until their perfect germination conditions arrive. It’s amazing! Jacquie Leighton lives in Milbridge in an old farmhouse at the head of Pigeon Hill Bay. For nearly all her life\, she has had her hands in soil. Her earliest memories are of her mother’s marigold gardens\, and they are still her favorite\, winter-sown (deer-resistant). She is retired from teaching and enjoys learning new ways of creating beautiful plantings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026-January: IEM - Winter Sowing\n \n Winter SowingThis session is full. 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We will do our utmost to try to provide translation given translator availability. \n \n Yes\, I confirm that I need translation services!\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?(Required)Select one:Absolutely\, sign me up!I'm already on the list!No thank you!How did you hear about this workshop?(Required)Select one:EmailWord of MouthNewspaperFacebookInstagramPosterWHRL WebsiteRadio AdCommunity CalendarPhoto 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/winter-sowing/ LOCATION:WHRL Thankful Room\, 87 Main Street (parking lot door)\, Milbridge\, Maine\, 04658 CATEGORIES:IEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/winter-sowing.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR