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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
Ellsworth Weekly Playgroup
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 7/4/2024 End Date: 9/26/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 10:00
Town: Ellsworth
Audience: Hancock County Public, participants of Maine Families programming.
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!
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Active Parenting- Teens (ages 12+)
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 9/19/2024 End Date: 10/24/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday for 6 weeks
Time: 1pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: For parents of preteens and teens, this video and discussion program provides parents with the skills needed to use effective discipline, teach responsibility, and communicate with their children. Each session shows parents how to handle sensitive issues such as drugs, sexuality, and violence. This course is FREE to attend and open to all! For more info: www.sopreventioncouncil.com Call: 207-255-8273 Or email at molivares@sun-rise.org
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Nurturing Parenting: Fathers
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 9/20/2024 End Date: 11/1/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Every Friday at 9am for 13 weeks
Time: 9am
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. Classes held on ZOOM This class is FREE and open to all! For more information or to register please contact Monica Olivares at 255-8273 or molivares@sun-rise.org
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 10/8/2024 End Date: 10/29/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday for 4 weeks
Time: 10am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: No
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! All of our classes are open to the public and free! For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com Call/text 263-5270
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com