Archive for September, 2010

Celebrate Autumn at the St. Mary’s Market with a Cookout and Local Burger Giveaway!

Friday, September 10th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The St. Mary’s Farmers Market will be hosting a cookout on September 15 from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm for market goers to enjoy. Stanley Haynes, from Clay Hill Farm in Peru, Maine, and a vendor at the Market, will provide locally raised grass-fed beef burgers for the cookout. Staff from St. Mary’s Health System’s Campus Cuisine will grill the delicious burgers. An heirloom tomato salad and other delicious fixings will be available as well.

While enjoying your free burger, make sure to also take advantage of the Double Value Coupon Program happening now at the St. Mary’s Market. This program is for anyone using WIC or EBT to purchase his or her food. For every dollar spent at the market, customers will receive another dollar (up to $10) to buy more fruits and vegetables. Spend a dollar get a dollar to spend! This program is also running at the Lewiston Farmers Market.

The St. Mary’s Farmers Market and Lewiston Farmers Market are sponsored by St. Mary’s Health System and organized by the Great Falls Farmers’ and Artisans Market Association.

For more information or to learn more about selling with our markets, please call 207.513.3848 or email us. Please also visit our blog.

Luminaries for Breast Health Awareness Month

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Luminary bags are available right now at St. Mary’s Breast Health Program, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, and the Gift Shop. Stop by and write the name of a loved one who has died from breast cancer or the name of a survivor to recognize their courage (the bags are free, but donations are welcome). The luminaries will light up Sabattus Street by the old part of the hospital and around the “Pink Tulip” garden at 5 pm on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. There will be a short prayer followed by a reading of all the names on the luminaries

St. Mary’s Farmers & Artisans Market Today beginning at 11:30 am

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Wednesday, September 8
11:30 am – 3:00 pm (rain or shine) -
Parking Lot – Corner of Lafayette Street & Campus Avenue
  

I awoke this morning to the sound of rain, but the weather is looking good now.  

We’ve only got 5 or 6 weeks left for this market for the season, so take advantage of it while it lasts!  

We have something for everyone . . . . farm fresh healthy produce, fresh herbs, a wide variety of herbal soaps & lotions, natural Angus beef, whole chicken, farm fresh eggs, fruit preserves, baked goods, pottery, hand-made cards and more.  

Special Today:
Campus Cuisine will be grilling and serving samples of our Farmer’s Market Quesadillas & garden fresh Pico di Gallo (recipes will be available) made with vegetables from the market farmers between 11:30 – 1:00.  

Relax, unwind and loosen up with a chair message . . . . . 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.  

This Weeks Vendors  

Chair Massages
Relax, unwind, and loosen up with a chair massage from Ashley Wood, certified massage therapist of Casia Healing and Wellness. No appointments; first-come, first-serve – $1.00 per minute. 
Hummingbird Farm
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.  

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.  

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.
 

Installing new curbs on Campus Avenue

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Work on installing new curbs on Campus Avenue will take place starting September 7. That project will approximately one week to complete. After that, more roadwork will follow, which will cause some traffic delays. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Managing Concerns About Falls

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling?  Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall?  If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you.

Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself.  People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater.  Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends.  A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent.

A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.

St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion is offering A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls starting September 22 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am in the Resident Dining Room.  St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion is located at 102 Campus Avenue in Lewiston.  The program is free and includes a workbook.  Refreshments will be served.

Please call Tami Girardin at 207.777.4203 to register or for more information.

St. Mary’s Health System Fifth Annual Chef’s Soirée

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

SAVE the DATE

St. Mary’s Health System
Fifth Annual Chef’s Soirée
Friday, November 5, 2010
5:30 PM

$100 per person; space is limited
Nutrition Center of Maine
208 Bates Street
Lewiston, Maine

The Chefs Soirée, now in its 5th year, is one of St. Mary’s premier and most popular events! Come sip wine, learn, and enjoy a fabulous meal! Auburn, Maine’s own Chef Scott Johnson “voted one of America’s Top Chefs”, by Esquire Magazine, will take us through the history of Maine food and how the Maine economy has depended on its oceans and farmlands over time. Mr. Johnson has volunteered his time and talent for the last 2 years at the Nutrition Center and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to feature him in 2010.

Proceeds from the event will support St. Mary’s Nutrition Center of Maine (NC). The NC’s program areas include Lots to Garden (an urban garden program), food pantry, and nutrition education.

Each year is different than the last! Don’t miss out on this truly unique evening! Reservations are required.

For more information call Mary Ellingwood at St. Mary’s Health Systems’ Development Office at 207-777-8863 or by email.

Register early to be sure to get a spot. Seating is very limited!