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Show What You Grow!!

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Do you live in downtown Lewiston and have a vegetable garden that you’d like to show off to others? Join Lots to Gardens on Thursday, August 26 at 6:00 pm at the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center at 208 Bates Street, Lewiston, for an evening dedicated exclusively to that! Show What You Grow is a chance for community members to show off the great things they’ve grown this season and get to know other gardeners in the neighborhood.

Participants will also have the opportunity to compare notes with other gardeners in the area on topics such as the best ways to trellis tomatoes, how to fight cucumber beetles, and which varieties of string beans produce the most, while admiring the fruits of each other’s labor!

Show What You Grow will start at 6:00 pm with a walking tour of gardens in the downtown Lewiston area, including some of Lots to Gardens’ own Community Gardens. The tour will conclude at 7:30 pm back at the Nutrition Center where participants will gather for refreshments and a slideshow of gardens from around Lewiston.

If you live in downtown Lewiston and have a garden that you’d like to be part of the tour, let us know! If you live outside of the downtown area but would still like to Show What You Grow, don’t worry, you can! We are accepting photos from gardens all over Lewiston to put into our slideshow. Your “garden” can be a window box with your favorite tomatoes, buckets full of spinach and kale, or cultivated beds right next to your house or apartment building.

To learn more about this program, have your garden be part of the walking tour, or to send in photos of your garden, please contact Lots to Gardens at 513.3844 or email.

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Construction Update

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Work on Campus Avenue is almost complete. This week a catch basin will be installed at the cross walk to the Main Lobby.

Inside the building, contractors are installing sheetrock and electrical and mechanical rough-ins continue.

Dunkin Donuts relocated last week and will expand to have a seating area when the new Main Lobby opens at the end of October.

The old Dunkin Donuts is being renovated for the new Registration area. Registration is expected to move to its new home in early 2011.

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Happening at the Market Today – Chair Massages & Tasting from Guthries

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Aliyo Mohamed (and daughters) is one of the Fresh Start farmers (a community-based agricultural initiative that supports recent refugees, immigrants, and other new Americans as they establish agricultural businesses.) He sells a variety of seasonal produce.

St. Mary’s Farmers & Artisans Market
Wednesday, July 28th
11:30 am – 3:00 pm (rain or shine)
Parking Lot – Corner of Lafayette Street & Campus Avenue

Ashley Wood of Cascia Healing and Wellness is licensed massage therapist of 4 years. She works out of her home in Lewiston offering a variety of body and soul work including Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, Shiatsu, Reflexology and Vita Flex, Reiki, Raindrop Technique and Shamanic work. She will be offering massages at the St. Mary’s Market beginning at 11:30 am for. Cost will be $1 a minute. For more information on Cascia Healing & Wellness please contact casciahealingandwellness@gmail.com.  

 

Jeanelle from local cafe Guthries, will be serving tastings of gazpacho and mini muffins.   

This Weeks Vendors  

Valley View Farm
A traditional farm located in Auburn (visit them at www.valleyviewfarmme.com
Offering seasonal produce, eggs, meat and Sunset Acres cheese. If you purchased a CSA for pick-up at the market (or have a Senior share) these are the folks you need to see.  

Phoenix Farm
An Organic farm located in Monmouth
This week offering head lettuce, bok choy, garlic scapes & Easter egg radishes, rhubarb & strawberry jams, baked goods including fruit muffins, bread and sweet breads or pastries.  

Fresh Start Farms
The New American Sustainable Agriculture Project is a community-based agricultural initiative that supports new Americans as they establish agricultural businesses. Offering seasonal vegetables, fruit & herbs.  

Clay Hill Farm
Located in Peru, Maine. Offering all natural angus steer beef, produce & farm fresh eggs.  

What’s Up Farm
Located in New Gloucester. Offering home-grown seasonal vegetables and local artwork.  

“Head Huggers”
Hand crocheted hats in a rainbow of colors, made by Lily Gagnon. Proceeds from sales are used to make additional hats that are donated to cancer patients & programs.  

ArtVan
A mobile arts therapy program of VSA Maine brings original works of art; pottery and cards made by youth artists, sharing their gratitude by helping to raise funds for the program through sales of their fabulous art work! Come support youth and the arts & learn about the program.  

Great Things, Inc
They have 2 product labels; Medieval Magic and Native Way’s , with 17 organic skin care products. Full appeal between apothecary and spa. Product lines include items for face, body, infant care, pet care, bug patrol, & pain relief. The herbs are home grown and every piece is handmade. Learn more at www.greatthingsinc.net   

Hummingbird Farm
Located in Turner, Hummingbird Farm is a specialty nursery who sells clematis, fancy leaved geraniums, and herbs. They also make handcrafted herbal soaps & body care products.  

EBT machine available – credit & debits cards, in addition to food stamps/WIC transactions are welcome  

   

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This Week’s Recipe

Monday, August 16th, 2010

The past few weeks at the market have been beautiful, and we hope that this weather keeps up as there are some exciting things happening this week! The Double Dollar Program continues, so EBT and WIC users can still receive up to $10 in coupons to spend on fruits and vegetables at the market!

At the St. Mary’s Market on Wednesday there will be both a market massage and cooking demo done by Guthries, so stop by to unwind and enjoy some good food!

Some of the offerings this week include: tomatoes, sweet corn, cucumbers, green beans, baked goods, handmade soaps, angus beef, blueberries, and much more!!

Recipe of the week:
Fresh Tomato Salsa
30 min prep;  SERVES 12, 4 1/2 cups

- 6 large tomatoes seeded (don’t have to) and diced
- 1 1/2 small sweet onions, finely chopped (like Texas sweet or red)
- 2 jalapenos, finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons lime juice, fresh squeezed
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper

Combine all the ingredients and chill for 2 hours before serving with chips.

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Have you had a juicy native tomato yet?

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Brian & Jeanelle from What's Up Farm located in New Gloucester sell assorted fresh cut herbs, herb seedlings and seasonal vegetables.

Have you had a juicy native tomato yet? Or how about a crisp, fresh from the garden cucumber or sweet corn? Come on over to the Farmers between 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Wednesday, August 11 for that and more . . . . 

St. Mary’s Farmers & Artisans Market
Wednesday, August 11th
11:30 am – 3:00 pm (rain or shine)
Parking Lot – Corner of Lafayette Street & Campus Avenue

This Weeks Vendors 

Hummingbird Farm (visit them at www.hummingbirdfarm.net)
Located in Turner, Hummingbird Farm is a specialty nursery who sells clematis, fancy leaved geraniums, and herb plants & fresh cut herbs. They also make handcrafted herbal soaps, lotions & body care products. 

Valley View Farm
A traditional farm located in Auburn (visit them at www.valleyviewfarmme.com)
Offering seasonal produce, eggs, meat and Sunset Acres cheese. If you purchased a CSA for pick-up at the market (or have a Senior share) these are the folks you need to see. 

Phoenix Farm
An Organic farm located in Monmouth offering seasonal vegetables, jams & fruit spreads and baked goods including fruit muffins, bread and sweet breads or pastries. 

Fresh Start Farms
The New American Sustainable Agriculture Project is a community-based agricultural initiative that supports new Americans as they establish agricultural businesses. Offering seasonal vegetables, fruit & herbs. 

Clay Hill Farm
Located in Peru, Maine. Offering all natural angus steer beef, whole chicken, produce & farm fresh eggs. 

What’s Up Farm
Located in New Gloucester. Offering home-grown seasonal vegetables. 

“Head Huggers”
Hand crocheted hats in a rainbow of colors, made by Lily Gagnon. Proceeds from sales are used to make additional hats that are donated to cancer patients & programs. 

ArtVan
A mobile arts therapy program of VSA Maine brings original works of art; pottery and cards made by youth artists, sharing their gratitude by helping to raise funds for the program through sales of their fabulous art work! Come support youth and the arts & learn about the program. 

EBT machine available - credit & debits cards, in addition to food stamps SNAP/WIC transactions are welcome
For a limited time all food stamp, SNAP & WIC customers will receive vouchers matching purchases (up to $10.00) that are redeemable for free produce. See the information table at the market for details.

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Raegan Baker, a Restorative Aide at d’Youville Pavilion, has been selected for the 2010 Excellence in Long-Term Care Award!

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

She has been working in a CNA and Restorative Aide capacity for our facility since 2004. Raegan displays extra ordinary level of detail to our Elders everyday. She provides restorative programming to those in need, as quoted from her supervisor, “Raegan is flexible, she will work as a CNA when needed and can also cover two floors as a Restorative aide, prioritizing her schedule to accommodate the need. Raegan has broad shoulders and can work with the most challenging of care needs and still leave smiling.” Raegan advocates and understands how important her role is in the daily lives of our Elders and when she comes to work, she checks in to assure she is able to meet their care needs to the best of her ability. I have witnessed Raegan go out of her way to provide restorative services to those Elders who were not on the “to see list” but requested a “walk” for the day.

Raegan is perceived as a leader among her peers in promoting a positive environment for the care of our Elders. This year Raegan volunteered to help with our facility’s skills fair. Raegan provided education to her peers on appropriate transfers and use of SLIPP and gait belt devices. This education was geared to promote safe practices for both the Elders and employees. Raegan is a mentor, and has trained several new employees, both CNA and Restorative Aides. Raegan is a shining star.

Raegan has stepped up to the plate to assist her neighborhood (term we use versus unit) to bring quality of life to the Elders who reside there. Her neighborhood voted to have a dog, Zoey, to come and live in the neighborhood. After some time, Zoey was displaying some behaviors that were uncomfortable and needed to be corrected. In coming up with a plan, the team approached Raegan to assist us with being trained by a dog trainer to curb these behaviors. Raegan, not ever owning a dog, agreed! She has been dedicated to her work with Zoey and our Elders who live in the neighborhood are enjoying having Zoey back in their lives.

Raegan is special to all of us, including the Elders. Excellence is a word that easily comes to mind when we think of Raegan. She has a “can do attitude,” that is recognized by our Elders, her peers, managers and administration.

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Sign Up Now for HealthSteps Prenatal Yoga

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Learn postures and breathing techniques to invite deep relaxation, conquer fatigue, stretch, strengthen, and prepare your changing body for childbirth. Pictured, Krissy Ruttenberg practices a yoga pose at St. Mary's.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HealthSteps is an award-winning health education and prevention program for adults that focuses on the whole person – body, mind, and spirit.

HealthSteps offers a wide range of classes with the core membership fee as well as a variety of specialty classes including Prenatal Yoga. This class is a program geared for women in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Heidi L. Hayes-Audet, R.Y.T., will gently guide expectant mothers through this 4-week class where they will learn postures and breathing techniques to invite deep relaxation, conquer fatigue, stretch, strengthen, and prepare their changing bodies for childbirth. Students will also have an introduction to a guided meditation practice. Preregistration is required. No prior yoga experience is necessary.

The benefits of yoga during pregnancy are numerous. Proper breathing and yoga postures can help normalize blood pressure, reduce stress, relieve discomfort in the spine, strengthen pelvic muscles, expand the pelvic cavity, and strengthen the entire reproductive system. In addition, prenatal yoga can help guard against excessive weight gain, increase hemoglobin count, normalize thyroid functioning, stimulate the pituitary gland to release prolactin–essential for lactation control, and may enrich breast milk.

Yoga students need to bring a pillow, blanket, yoga strap, and water bottle. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and avoid eating a heavy meal one hour before class.

Day: Wednesdays, September 15 – October 6, 2010
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Avenue, Lewiston
Cost: $40

HealthSteps is part of the Prevention & Wellness Services offered through St. Mary’s Health System.

Call today and start your way to a new healthy lifestyle in which you will feel better, have more energy, meet great people, and enjoy exercise even more! For more information or to register, call HealthSteps at 777-8898 or visit them on the web at: www.stmarysmaine.com

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Interested in Learning Water-Bath Canning?

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Lots to Gardens and the Nutrition Center will be hosting a regular open canning time for anyone interested in learning to water-bath can or for folks who’d like to can for the fun of it!

Participants in the class will leave with hand outs on basic canning techniques, lots of recipes, and a jar of the day’s delicious fare. 

Although we will be focusing on water-bath canning we will be planning to use that time to practice techniques on drying and freezing as well.

The regular time set aside to can and preserve will be every Wednesday from 1-4pm through the month of October at the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center on 208 Bates Street Lewiston, ME.

The classes will focus on a different recipe each week and will include pickling of all types (cucumbers, snap beans, beets) as well as salsas, relishes, jams and jellies. We are more than happy to repeat classes and are open to suggestions as to what to focus on from week to week.

For all classes we will need a minimum of 4 people to run the program and are going to try to keep it to no more than 8 people.

There will be a $5 fee to participate but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

If you are interested in participating this coming Wednesday- we will be pickling cucumbers, or another Wednesday in the future please email or give a call at 207-513-3844!

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Healthy Choices, Healthy Hearts with Wei-Li Restaurant

Monday, August 9th, 2010

St. Mary’s Heart Walk Committee, in partnership with Wei-Li, invites you to order from Wei-Li, limited to the “Healthy Choices” menu Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.  

We encourage you to place your order in advance on Monday (8/9) or Tuesday (8/10) between 10:00 am to 8:00 pm by phone-344-0022, fax-344-0024 or email (E-mail orders close at 8:00 pm Monday & Tuesday) OR on Wednesday by phone or fax only.  

Please include name, credit card information, phone number, extension.  Your order will be confirmed with a return phone call verifying credit card information.  Please do not phone the restaurant to check receipt or delivery status. 

Volunteers will deliver to your department or unit on campus.  Wei-Li will deliver directly to your location off campus.  We appreciate your patience for this high volume fundraiser.  Please allow extra time for delivery. 

St. Mary’s employees who take out or dine in at the restaurant on 945 Center Street will receive a 15% discount! 

Wei-Li prides itself with healthy choice dishes that do not contain sugar, MSG, or flour and are low in sodium, while prepared in an authentic oriental fashion. Please visit Wei-Li’s website for the “healthy choice” menu details.       

Please join us for Healthy Choices…Healthy Hearts!! Thank you in advance for your support of the American Heart Association and our local initiative leading to the September 19 Start! Heart Walk.

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HealthSteps Announces its Fall Core Classes – Call and Sign Up Today!

Monday, August 9th, 2010

HealthSteps is part of the Prevention & Wellness Services offered through St. Mary’s Health System. HealthSteps is an award-winning health education and prevention program for adults. At HealthSteps you will get a program that meets the needs of the whole person – body, mind, and spirit.

HealthSteps has a wide range of classes with the core membership fee, including:

Aquatic Fitness
Join us for a super toning, calorie-burning, fun workout! While swimming skills are not needed, a comfort level in both deep and shallow water is important.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30 am – 7:15 am
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Core and Stretch
Enjoy a great abdominal and lower back workout to help increase flexibility and strength.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:00 am – 8:30 am

Lap Swim
Swim at your own pace and enjoy this individualized form of exercise in the 25-meter, 8-lane pool supervised by a certified lifeguard.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:05 am – 7:30 am
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6:05 am – 7:00 am and 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Mix It Up
This is a great class for people who get bored with exercise! Try everything from step and kickboxing to dance and hi-lo for a fun-filled, calorie-burning class.
Mondays, 7:00 am – 7:45 am and Wednesdays, 7:45 am – 8:30 am

Step & Tone Interval
This class combines the best of both worlds, alternating between low-impact step aerobics and total body strengthening exercises for an all-around workout.
Fridays, 7:15 am – 8:15 am

TNT (Tone-N-Tighten)
This weighted workout focuses on strengthening the major muscle groups of the upper and lower body using resistance tubes, bands, and weights. It’s also a great way to increase your metabolism!
Mondays, 7:45 am – 8:30 am and Wednesdays, 7:00 am – 7:45 am

Time to Relax
Take time to really cool down and unwind with deep relaxation.
Fridays, 8:15 am – 8:30 am

Walk/Jog
Enjoy the indoor track at your own pace. Includes a group warm-up, strengthening, cool-down, and stretching.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:05 am – 6:55 am

Yogalates on the Ball
Join us for a fusion of yoga and Pilates on an exercise ball to increase flexibility, improve coordination, and develop strength.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7:15 am – 8:00 am

All core classes are held in the beautiful Bates College Merrill Gymnasium. Classes run from September 7 to December 17. The cost of a core membership, which includes unlimited access to all of the above classes, is $112.00.

For more information or to register, please call HealthSteps at 777-8898 or visit them on the web.

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