Volunteers are needed!!  If you are interested in volunteering your time to be a tire changer, snack distributor, or route driver for this event please contact Jane Heikkinen at jane.heikkinen@me.nacdnet.net

The weather looks promising enough to keep the Get Fit & Win Final Celebration at the Bates Amphitheater by the pond at 75 Russell St, Lewiston. Follow this link for a Mapquest map of Bates College. You can then use Mapquest to get directions from your work or home to Bates.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?2c=Lewiston&2s=ME&2a=75+Russell+St

Below is a map of the exact location of the celebration on a Bates College Campus map.

Please call Healthy Androscoggin if you have questions: 795-5990.

See you at the Final Celebration!

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Check out the Get Fit & Win page for directions to the Florence Keigwin Amphitheater and details about the rain location.

Can’t wait to see you there!

When: August 5, 2010

Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Where: Dean Auditorium Maine General Medical Center, Thayer Unit in Waterville

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Open to anyone who is looking for inspiration to get out and walk. Weekly meetings are held on Tuesdays at 5:15pm, starting at Greater Brunswick Physical Therapy, 2 Willow Run, Auburn (behind the new Residence Inn). The meetings will start with an educational session for about 15 minutes and then we will drive to a nearby location for a walk of 15-20 minutes.

For more information call Katy Taylor at 784-6462.

Job Summary: The general function and responsibility of this full-time professional position is to provide state-of-the-art expertise in tobacco prevention, tobacco-related health promotion and tobacco treatment to Healthy Androscoggin and in our local service area. This individual will also oversee and implement the tobacco minimum common program requirements of the Healthy Maine Partnership grant, and will serve as a resource for clinical practices, municipalities, and other organizations in the service area. The Tobacco Coordinator will report to the Physical Activity, Nutrition and Tobacco (PANT) Manager. Requirements: Minimum of 5 years combination of education and work experience in prevention planning, public health and tobacco prevention/ cessation required. Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field preferred. Tobacco Treatment Specialist training also preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, computer skills, ability to speak before groups, and ability to pay close attention to detail are needed. Skills: Basic computer knowledge.

To apply, please visit the Central Maine Medical Center’s employment page: http://www.cmmc.org/jobs/index.html
Then click on Career Opportunities and search for jobs on the CMMC campus.