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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 (Hancock)
232 Court Street
Machias, ME 04654
Contact: Monica Olivares
molivares@sun-rise.org
www.sopreventioncouncil.com


WHRL-igig Milbridge Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

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

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 10:00

Town: Milbridge

Audience: Eastern Washington County Residents and western Hancock county residents

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Come play for an hour of fun and connection in Milbridge! We are meeting at the Milbridge Commons playground under the shade tent(next to the playground!). If weather is wet or cold we'll be inside the Women for Healthy Rural Living office, across the street, 87 Main Street, Milbridge Maine. For more information call/text 207-271-8199

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

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Ellsworth Weekly Parenting and Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 10/3/2024    End Date: 12/19/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 10:00

Town: Ellsworth

Audience: Hancock County Resdients

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Bring your infants and toddlers and come play, meet new friends and build those social connections every Thursday! We meet at the Downeast Community Partners building, 19 Avery Lane. Rain or shine, and all year! For more information call or text 207-271-8199

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

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Circle of Security

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 12/2/2024    End Date: 1/20/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday at 10am for 8 weeks.

Time: 10am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would be like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Join us for this FREE course designed to enhance your parenting skills. For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org or text/call 263-5270

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

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 12/6/2024    End Date: 1/24/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Friday at 11am for 8 weeks.

Time: 11am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: This program is for any male parenting a child. The series focuses on the value of male role models in a child's life. We explore topics including the roots of fathering, nurturing children and self, positive discipline methods, managing emotions, resolving conflict, teamwork with a partner, balancing work and fathering, and more. For more information or to register please contact text/call at 263-5270 or molivares@sun-rise.org

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

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 12/10/2024    End Date: 2/20/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday at 12pm

Time: 12pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: Learn how substance and trauma impacts parenting. Focus on how to restore the parent and child relationship and strengthen this connection moving forward. This class is offered weekly every Tuesday at 12pm. For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org or call/text 263-5270. This course is free and open to the public

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

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com