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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 StreetMachias, ME 04654Contact: Monica Olivaresmolivares@sun-rise.orgwww.sopreventioncouncil.com
Parenting in Recovery Weekly Support Group
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 1/1/2025 End Date: 3/26/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday
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 visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Machias Area Playgroup
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 1/3/2025 End Date: 3/28/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Friday
Time: 10am-11am
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! For parents and children from birth to 3 years old! For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or contact Monica Olivares at molivares@sun-rise.org or 255-8273 Every Friday at the Porter Library - 92 Court Street, Machias Free and All Are Welcome!
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: 1/22/2025 End Date: 1/22/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday for 6 weeks from 9-10am
Time: 9am-10am
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, please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org or text/call 207-263-5270
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Active Parenting- Co-Parenting and Divorce
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 1/29/2025 End Date: 3/19/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday from 3-4pm for 8 weeks
Time: 3pm-4pm
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 visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org This course is free, open to all and held on zoom.
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Circle of Security
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 1/30/2025 End Date: 3/20/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday for 8 weeks from 2-3pm
Time: 2pm-3pm
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. This course is free, open to the public and held on Zoom. For more information, please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 2/11/2025 End Date: 4/15/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday
Time: 9am-10am
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: This parenting opportunity is designed to give parents tips and tricks to help navigate through the different challenges of parenting. Topics include: Nurturing Parenting,Ages & Stages, Brain Development, Communicating with Respect, Building Self Worth, Understanding Feelings, Family Morals and Values, Praising Children, Positive Discipline, and Dealing with Stress. Come to one or all! These trainings are based on discussion, questions and interest! 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