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Parenting Education
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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.

Please contact the Prevention Council for more information on upcoming events:
Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
232 Court Street
Machias, ME 04654
Contact: Monica Olivares
molivares@sun-rise.org
www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Calais Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 10/1/2024    End Date: 12/31/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday at 10am

Time: 10am

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: Come and meet new friends and build those social connections! Enjoy a cup of coffee while your kiddos get the wiggles out and have fun! For parents and children from birth to 5 years old! For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or contact Monica Olivares at molivares@sun-rise.org or 255-8273 Sunrise Opportunites Community Center 21 Calais Avenue, Calais FREE AND OPEN TO ALL

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Parenting in Recovery - Art & Support

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 10/2/2024    End Date: 12/25/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday from 12-1pm

Time: 12pm

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: Join us for art activities and support in this amazing journey called parenthood. Share stories, find resources, get parenting information and so much more! Free and Open to the Public! No Registration Needed! For more information please call 255-8273, text 263-5270 or email molivares@sun-rise.org

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 12/9/2024    End Date: 1/13/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday at 11am for 6 weeks

Time: 11am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: Get more tools for your parenting tool kit! Tools include building character, managing behavior, communicating, and preventing problems. Focus on how to increase child success and decrease family stress. For more information or to register for this FREE course please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com, text/call 263-5270 or email molivares@sun-rise.org

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Active Parenting- Co-Parenting and Divorce

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 1/6/2025    End Date: 3/3/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday at 9am for 8 weeks

Time: 9am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: Learn the tools to make it work! Get information on adjusting to new roles while staying child focused! For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or text/call 263-5270 or email molivares@sun-rise.org This course is FREE, held on zoom and open to the public

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 1/15/2025    End Date: 2/5/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday at 9am for 4 weeks

Time: 9am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: Learn about your child’s brain development and parenting methods for each developmental stage. These parenting strategies increase positive behavior and strengthen your relationship! FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC For more information or to register please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com Call/text: 263-5270 Or email at molivares@sun-rise.org

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com