BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Community Caring Collaborative - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Community Caring Collaborative X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cccmaine.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Community Caring Collaborative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192500 CREATED:20180306T163918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T165848Z UID:2748-1522841400-1522846800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Healing Gardens BBL DESCRIPTION:Elin MacKinnon\, LCSW\, presents a brown bag lunch for the CCC – Healing Gardens: Horticultural Therapy – on April 4th in the large conference room at SCEC from 11:30 am to 1 pm.  Elin will provide a brief history and introduction to the profession of horticultural therapy – how it works and where it’s practiced.  The focus of this Brown Bag learning session will be on how participants can explore\, encourage and support healing garden activities in all kinds of settings and will all kinds of clients.  We’ll end with a fun hands on activity. \nElin has incorporated healing garden activities into her work with children and families since 1992 when she developed a community garden project for children in treatment foster care.   For over 15 years she has taught a course to graduate social work students at the University of Maine about the benefits of expressive and experiential therapies with a focus on horticulture. \nLinks to resources on Horticultural Therapy\nWebsites:\nAmerican Horticultural Therapy Association \nThe Northeast Horticultural Therapy Network \nCanadian Horticultural Therapy Association \nPoisonous and Non-poisonous Plants \nActivities and ideas for HT \nVideos:\nMissouri Botanical Garden video clip on their Therapeutic Horticulture Programs \nChicago Botanic Gardens video clip on the healing power of plants for Veterans \nContainer Gardens for HT video \nTheme Gardens for Kids video \nMore Resources (Google Drive Folder) URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/healing-gardens-bbl/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/healing-pond-garden.png ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192500 CREATED:20171205T181647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T222008Z UID:2502-1515492000-1515502800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Changes to Maine’s Safety Net DESCRIPTION:Changes to Maine’s Safety Net: Understanding & Accessing TANF\, SNAP and MaineCare — a free training for service providers in Washington County from 10 am to 1 pm (please note that we have delayed the training by one hour to accommodate icy roads) on January 9\, 2018 in the Assembly Room of Washington County Community College in Calais.  Maine Equal Justice Partners\, along with Maine DHHS Office of Family Independence\, Fedcap and Passamaquoddy partners\, will share what you need to know about changes made to these programs that may benefit clients and the families you work with.  Special attention will be given to how families can access these programs in Washington County.  Light Refreshments will be provided.    Download requested materials presented at the training below: \n\nKaren Wyman’s presentation\, Safety Net Overview and Legislative Changes\, in pdf format\nLegal Services at MEJP\nMedicaid Expansion FAQ\n\n  \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/changes-maines-safety-net/ LOCATION:WCCC Assembly Room\, 1 College Drive\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Safety-Net.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192500 CREATED:20170915T203605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T181613Z UID:2217-1507278600-1507307400@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:POLST DESCRIPTION:Goals of Care for Advanced Serious Illnesses Conversation – the Maine Hospice Counsel is offering a Physician Order for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) model training for medical providers\, caregivers\, clergy\, hospice volunteers\, and behavioral health counselors at the Calais Regional Hospital\, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.  This event is supported by the Washington County Thriving in Place Initiative\, funded by Maine Health Access Foundation\, and the CCC.  Visit this event site to register.  Registration must be completed by\, Friday\, September 22\, 2017.  Scholarships available – check the applicable box. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/polst/ LOCATION:Calais Regional Hospital\, 24 Hospital Lane\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192500 CREATED:20170905T224305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T151403Z UID:2148-1507116600-1507122000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Animal Assisted Therapy Brown Bag Lunch DESCRIPTION:Join the CCC for a fascinating brown bag lunch on the topic of Animal Assisted Therapy presented by ECCO Consultant and CCC trainer\, Elin MacKinnon\, LCSW\, from 11:30 to 1 pm on October 4th in the large conference room at the SCEC House. Read more here. Bring your lunch\, we’ll supply beverages and dessert.  RSVP to Christine and download a flyer to share with your friends. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/animal-assisted-therapy-brown-bag-lunch/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/animal-assisted-therapy-bbl-word-cloud.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192500 CREATED:20170829T193724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170908T174925Z UID:2108-1506427200-1506438000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Repair & Winterize My Home DESCRIPTION:The Washington County Thriving in Place Initiative presents this FREE 3-hour informational session to seniors\, people with chronic illness and families living in homes that would benefit from repair and weatherization work to cut down on heating costs and safety hazards (download flyer to share).  Join us on September 26th from Noon to 3 pm at the East Machias Community Center (Firehouse) to learn about the repair and weatherization programs offered in Washington County.  Speakers from the USDA Rural Development\, Washington Hancock Community Agency\, Maine Seacoast Mission\, and Thermal Efficiency: Eastport will outline the benefits of each program\, tell you how they work\, and answer your questions.  Find out what program is right for you and start the sign-up/application process after the presentations.  Light refreshment will be served\, so please let us know if you are planning to attend by filling out this simple form below. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/repair-winterize-home/ LOCATION:East Machias Community Center\, 573 Main Street\, East Machias\, ME\, 04630\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Insulating-a-window.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170812 DTSTAMP:20260417T192500 CREATED:20170111T224032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170313T164857Z UID:781-1502323200-1502495999@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Coaching Institute DESCRIPTION:Dr. Donna Beegle’s intensive two-day Coaching Institute will prepare you for breaking barriers in your organization. Participants will learn how to serve as on-site experts for educating colleagues\, providing leadership for eliminating barriers\, and developing system-wide approaches for improving outcomes for families and individuals\,  August 10-11\, 2017 at the Augusta Civic Center.  Visit Communication Across Barriers for more information and to register. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/coaching-institute/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/D-Beegle-small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Communication Across Barriers":MAILTO:dbeegle@combarriers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170810 DTSTAMP:20260417T192500 CREATED:20170111T222332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170313T165107Z UID:777-1502150400-1502323199@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Poverty Institute DESCRIPTION:Dr. Donna Beegle’s intensive two-day Poverty Institute providing a grounded understanding of poverty and what you can do to more successfully assist people in moving out – and staying out – of poverty.  August 8-9\, 2017 at the Augusta Civic Center.  Visit Communication Across Barriers for more information and to register. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/poverty-institute/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/D-Beegle-small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Communication Across Barriers":MAILTO:dbeegle@combarriers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192500 CREATED:20170510T140648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170717T142251Z UID:1584-1499933700-1499958000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Addiction\, Recovery & the Workforce DESCRIPTION:The Community Caring Collaborative and Sunrise County Economic Council invite business owners and human resource staff to Addiction\, Recovery & the Workforce: a summit for Washington County businesses of all sizes\, a free event on July 13\, 2017 from 8:15 to 3 pm in Science 102 at the University of Maine\, Machias.  Participants will learn and discuss challenges to hiring and employing people in recovery; hear strategies for success and dealing with challenges from a panel of experts; plus gain foundational information on addiction and available treatment and recovery supports. \nSummit Speakers:\nWe are firming up an impressive lineup of speakers and panelists that includes Garrett Martin\, Executive Director of the Maine Center for Economic Policy\, delivering the keynote address; Charles Rudelitch\, Executive Director of Sunrise County Economic Council\, presenting Washington County-specific data on the impacts of addiction on the workforce; Nichole Jamison\, Regional Manager of Maine DOL\, presenting information on the panel session “Tools for Employers;”  Hook Wheeler\, Workforce Director\, Eastern Maine Development Corporation in Hancock County; and Cooper Friend\,  owner of Friend & Friend Power Sports in Ellsworth.  Download the Summit Speaker Schedule. \nSummit Resource Fair:\nThere will be a resource fair component in Kilburn Hall while Summit attendees are having lunch from 12 – 1 pm.  This is an opportunity for agencies and businesses who provide services and supports for employers\, employees and individuals related to addiction and recovery\, to meet employers\, answer questions\, and hand out promotional material. Please contact Christine by June 30th if your organization would like to participate in the resource fair. \nAttending the Summit:\nAll presentations will take place in room 102 of the Science Building – light refreshment will be served in the hall just outside room 102.  You can register for the whole day or the morning sessions only. Lunch will be provided from 12 – 1 pm in Kilburn Hall\, where the Summit Resource Fair will be taking place.  Download a UMM Campus Map to locate both buildings and parking areas. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/addiction-recovery-workforce/ LOCATION:University of Maine\, Machias\, 116 O'Brien Ave\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Hiring-Workers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192500 CREATED:20170419T203223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170509T175622Z UID:1478-1494925200-1494950400@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Developing Executive Function Skills to Support Families DESCRIPTION:This training  will be presented by LaDonna Pavetti\, Ph.D.\, Vice President for Family Income Support Policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities\, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Kay Parker Building in Machias.  Lunch will be provided.  To register\, please fill out the information requested below and press the submit button.  You will receive an email confirmation within two days.  Thanks! \n\n\n \n \n Developing Executive Function Skills to Support Families Registration Form\n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n TitleOrganizationEmail\n \n Daytime PhoneDietary restrictions or accommodations needed URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/developing-executive-function-skills/ LOCATION:Kay Parker Building\, Hadley Lake Road\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192500 CREATED:20170315T153116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T151157Z UID:1325-1493811000-1493816400@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Avoiding Provider Burnout Brown Bag Lunch DESCRIPTION:The Washington County Resiliency Team invites all medical\, mental health\, substance use\, social service\, legal\, economic and other service providers to a brown bag lunch on Self-Care & Avoiding Provider Burnout on May 3rd from 11:30 am to 1 pm at a location in Machias tba. This is not your ordinary brown bag lunch – download the flyer for all the fun details and circulate to your colleagues.  We are asking people to RSVP to Christine by April 28th. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/avoiding-provider-burnout-brown-bag-lunch/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Sundae.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T154500 DTSTAMP:20260417T192500 CREATED:20170110T232916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T164412Z UID:730-1493368200-1493394300@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Caregivers Conference DESCRIPTION:Washington County Caregivers Conference is a free event for informal and family caregivers who play such a critical role in providing care for chronically ill\, disabled and aging members of our communities so they can remain at home. If you are one of the estimated 44 million people nationwide who provide these services\, or want to learn more about the realities of aging in place with the help of a caregiver\, please join us on April 28th for a day of education and fun at St. Croix Hall on the campus of Washington County Community College. The day offers four different presentations providing valuable information on different aspects of caregiving\, a resource fair\, an inspiring keynote address and wonderful food – all for free! Maybe best of all\, this conference offers an opportunity to connect with other caregivers and to know that you are supported by your community.  Download a 2017 Caregivers Brochure for more information.  This event is sponsored by the Washington County Thriving in Place Initiative.  Registration for this event is now closed. \nIf you are requesting help to pay for another caregiver to provide care so that you can attend the conference\, the CCC must have an invoice from the person providing that service (download an invoice template). \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/caregivers-conference/ LOCATION:WCCC St Croix Hall\, 1 College Drive\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/WaCo-Cargeviers-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192500 CREATED:20170110T225715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170209T152400Z UID:725-1487147400-1487161800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Cultural Competency Training DESCRIPTION:This is a FREE\, four-hour training on Cultural Competency presented by Elizabeth (“Liz”) Neptune and sponsored by the Community Caring Collaborative in the Assembly Room at Washington County Community College in Calais. \nThis training is geared for Family Futures Downeast staff and partner agencies\, medical providers\, mental health and social service providers\, school guidance counselors\, law enforcement\, and anyone working with families in Washington County.  The primary goal of this training is to increase or enhance individual cultural competence. This will be accomplished by examining several elements of cultural competency including awareness\, knowledge\, attitudes and assumptions.  There will be significant emphasis on honoring diversity and cultural differences. Download the  Cultural Competency Flyer 2017 to post in your office. \nMorning refreshments will be provided.  Participants will receive contact hour certificates from the CCC (no fee)\, and Continuing Education Units (0.4) from WCCC will be available for a $10 fee (bring cash\, check or money order payable to Washington County Community College).   Registration is closed for this training. \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/cultural-competency-training/ LOCATION:WCCC Assembly Room\, 1 College Drive\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Liz-Neptune.png ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192500 CREATED:20170125T163240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T153103Z UID:970-1486972800-1487264400@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Recovery Coach Training Postponed DESCRIPTION:Healthy Acadia invites community members to enroll in a 4-day Recovery Coach course to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to guide and mentor others through their own recovery process. Presented by certified trainers Denise Black (in photo above) and Terri Woodruff. This training will be held at the DHHS offices in Machias\, 8 am to 5 pm\, February 13\, 14\, 15 & 16.  Pre-registration is required.  Registration fee is $100\, but scholarships are available.  Download the flyer for more information or visit the registration website. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/recovery-coach-training/ LOCATION:DHHS\, Machias\, 38 Prescott Drive\, Machias\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ORGANIZER;CN="Healthy Acadia":MAILTO:info@healthyacadia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192500 CREATED:20170127T152202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T153437Z UID:999-1486202400-1486207800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:MSW Weekend Info Session DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Weekend 3-Year MSW Program – Belfast-Machias-Presque Isle on Saturday\, February 4th\, 10-11:30 am in Torrey Hall #103 at UMM.  Using video conference technology with faculty visiting each campus on a rotational basis\, students can take classes on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings to earn a Master of Social Work Degree in as little as 3 years.  February 1st is the deadline to apply (but later applications may be considered).  For more information\, visit the School of Social Work or download the MSW Info Machias flyer. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/msw-weekend-info-session/ LOCATION:University of Maine\, Machias\, 116 O'Brien Ave\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Campus-2_015.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR