The Big 'Pause: An afternoon of empowerment for women of all ages
Schedule
Sat Apr 04 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Union + Co | Bath, ME
About this Event
Spark Cycling and Union + Co are thrilled to bring back The Big 'Pause!
Perimenopause and menopause are having a moment and we're here to cut through some of the noise. This year's workshop includes:
- Intentional movement in the form of a 45 minute barre-lates class led by our very own Liz Rancourt-Smith (think feel-good fusion of barre, pilates, and yoga)
- A panel of local experts who will demystify perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopausal life lead by Morgan Miller, owner of Soft Corner Midwifery and co-author of The Cycle Book, Dr. Jenn Gelfand, owner of Root to Rise Physical Therapy, and Amy Rose, Family Nurse Practitioner and Owner of Mainely NP Primary Care
- A lesson in pelvic floor physical therapy, important for everyone! (yes, even if you haven't delivered a baby π€°πΌ)
- Light bites courtesy of Elyse Dana, owner of Iris Eats Maine (celiac safe and dairy free options available)
- Option to stay after the programming to enjoy a mocktail or glass of prosecco
It cannot be stressed enough that everyone is welcome. Never taken a barre class before? There will be modifications. Perimenopause a foreign word to you, or already living that post-menopausal life? You will most certainly learn something either way. Not a woman? Great! Come learn how changes in the female body and hormonal changes affect us as we age. If you attended last year and are wondering if it's worth going again, we feel positive you'll get just as much (or more!) out of it this time around.
Our goal is to foster connection in a shared experience that often feels lonely, anxiety-ridden, and painful, both emotionally and physically. We hope that bringing together leaders in our community will help spread knowledge, and empower everyone who joins.
ποΈ $60
ποΈ $50 for Spark Cycling & Union + Co Members
We have space for 50 participants, tickets are nonrefundable once purchased.
Agenda
π: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Doors Open
π: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Exercise Class: Barre-lates (Elements of Barre and Pilates)
Host: Liz Rancourt-Smith
π: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Guided Pelvic Floor Therapy Session
Host: Dr. Jenn Gelfand, Root To Rise, PT, DPT, E-RYT, Cert.DN
π: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Healthy Bites by Iris Eats
Host: Iris Eats Maine
π: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Women's Health Panel Discussion
Host: Morgan Miller, Soft Corner Midwifery, CPM LDM LM IBCLC
Info: A panel of local experts who will demystify perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopausal life with Morgan Miller, CPM, LM, IBCLC and owner of Soft Corner Midwifery and Dr. Jenn Gelfand, PT, DPT, E-RYT, Cert. DN and owner of Root to Rise Physical Therapy, and Amy Brown, Family Nurse Practitioner and owner of MainelyNP Primary Care. There will be lots of time for Q&A.
π: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Optional Social
Host: Union + Co & Spark Cycling
Where is it happening?
Union + Co, 31 Centre Street, Bath, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 65.87







