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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 StreetMachias, ME 04654Contact: Monica Olivaresmolivares@sun-rise.orgwww.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
Ellsworth Weekly Playgroup
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 1/2/2025 End Date: 3/27/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday
Time: 10am
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
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
Milbridge Playgroup
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 1/8/2025 End Date: 3/26/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday
Time: 10am
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
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
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 1/23/2025 End Date: 2/13/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday for 4 Weeks
Time: 2pm-3pm
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! 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: Through Recovery
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 1/23/2025 End Date: 1/23/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday from 9-10am for 15 weeks
Time: 9-10am
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 course is free, open to all 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: Fathers
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 1/28/2025 End Date: 1/28/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday from 11am-12pm on Zoom
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. This course is free, open to all 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
Circle of Security
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 2/3/2025 End Date: 3/24/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday for 8 weeks
Time: 12pm
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 all 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