Penquis events coordinator Maria Staples wrote she is working “to increase enrollment in the Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program,” which is one reason she is reminding readers that National Women’s Health Week began on Mother’s Day and continues through May 16.
As part of this weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Women’s Health, Staples wants qualifying women to know about the opportunity to enroll in MBCHP.
Women ages 40 to 64 who have no insurance, or who have insurance that does not cover Pap tests or mammograms, or women who have insurance with a high deductible, may call Staples at 973-3586 for more information about the opportunity to obtain needed services.
MBCHP “pays for mammograms, clinical breast exams, Pap tests, pelvic exams, limited diagnostic services and a network of referral services if further support is needed,” Staples explained of the program conducted through the Penquis Breast and Cervical Health Coalition.
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Ella Waitt wrote that the Bangor Nature Club will hold its final meeting of the season at noon Wednesday, May 13, at the Weathervane restaurant in Brewer, where participants will “order from the menu.”
The meeting begins at 1 p.m.; memberships may be renewed and new members may join for $10; and reservations may be made by calling 990-1206 or 990-3665.
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Anne O’Reilly e-mailed that the public is invited to enjoy a Cabaret Night with live music at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, in the new gymnasium at Hampden Academy.
Admission is $15 for families, $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors.
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Robin Long of Caring Connections reminds people “it is never too early, or too late, to make changes in your diet, exercise program and lifestyle to strengthen your bones.”
Long invites you to attend “Fit to a T,” a bone health and osteoporosis education program “for men and women of all ages” featuring Elizabeth Duke, family nurse practitioner with the Maine Rehabilitation Center, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Bangor Y on Hammond Street.
Area service providers will offer information and resources, and calcium-rich snacks and recipes will be available.
This free program is open to everyone.
For more information or to register, call Long at 941-2808.
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Leigh Osgood invites you to hear recording artists Katie Nelson and Scott Troyer perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at Second Congregational Church, 607 South Main St. in Brewer.
More information about the performers is available at www.katienelsonmusic.com or at www.scotttroyer.com.
For more information about this performance, call 989-7930.
Osgood said there is no admission fee, but a “love offering” will be taken to benefit the performers.
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John Miller reports Friends of The Boat School-Husson are “offering a great travel package” July 9-14 to Washington, D.C., “with departures from Eastport and Bangor.”
“This six-day, five-night sojourn is the most affordable trip to America’s capital city that you will find anywhere in Maine or The Maritimes,” Miller wrote of the $559 cost of the trip.
Reservations must be made by Friday, May 15. Call 853-2518 to secure a space.
Friends of the Boat School supports programs and scholarships at the Eastport institution. This trip benefits the Friends’ scholarship fund for Maine students to attend The Boat School.
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Maria Baeza, chairwoman of the American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, reminds you that Countdown to the Festival is at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine in Orono.
Tickets are $45, or $50 to attend a pre-event reception and may be purchased by calling 581-1755 or 800-CAA-TIXX and at www.collinscenterforthearts.com.