BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Community Caring Collaborative - ECPv6.15.18//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190730T222621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T153104Z UID:4004-1570726800-1570737600@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Helping Your Business Navigate Substance Use in the Work Place DESCRIPTION:Sunrise County Economic Council and the Community Caring Collaborative are coordinating a 3-hour  training for employers on this topic on October 10th from 5 – 8 pm at the Downeast Recovery Support Center\, 311 Main Street\, Calais. \nThe training will begin with local businesses sharing how they are engaging recovery communities and learn from lived experiences. \nNext\, participants will learn how to identify\, respond\, and engage with current and potential employees impacted by substance use disorder. \nFinally\, there will be a networking event with area resources that offer information\, services\, and programs that support workforce participation\, including: \n\nrisk and liability\neducation and training\nsubstance use treatment & prevention services\n\nThis event has been cancelled due to low enrollment and we are working to reschedule at a different time. \n  \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/navigate-substance-use-in-the-work-place/ LOCATION:Downeast Recovery Support Center\, Calais\, 311 Main Street\, Calais\, 04619\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Event ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190828T124556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T124556Z UID:4106-1570712400-1570726800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Elder Abuse Awareness & Response Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Elder Abuse Institute of Maine\, together with Next Step and the CCC\, is hosting a free workshop on October 10th from 1-5 pm at the Calais Congregational Church\, 21 Calais Avenue.  This event is for community volunteers\, social service agency staff\, medical providers\, law enforcement\, and faith community members.  Participants will learn to identify potential elder abuse\, what resources are available to help victims and families\, and what they can do to help.  Call 207-712-8551 for more information.  Register here. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/elder-abuse-awareness-response-workshop/ LOCATION:Calais Congregational Church\, 21 Calais Avenue\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Wise-Elder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190726T152239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T124625Z UID:3979-1569488400-1569499200@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Helping Your Business Navigate Substance Use in the Workplace DESCRIPTION:Sunrise County Economic Council and the Community Caring Collaborative are coordinating a 3-hour  training for employers on this topic with two different options for dates and locations: \n\nSeptember 26th from 9 am – Noon at the Machias Savings Bank Training Center\, 1 Colonial Way\, Machias.\nOctober 10th from 5 – 8 pm at the Downeast Recovery Support Center\, 311 Main Street\, Calais.\n\nThe training will begin with local businesses sharing how they are engaging recovery communities and learn from lived experiences. \nNext\, participants will learn how to identify\, respond\, and engage with current and potential employees impacted by substance use disorder. \nFinally\, there will be a networking event with area resources that offer information\, services\, and programs that support workforce participation\, including: \n\nrisk and liability\neducation and training\nsubstance use treatment & prevention services\n\nTo register for this free event\, please fill out the form below\, selecting the training option you wish to attend\, and press “submit.” \n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Business or organizationEmail*\n \n Phone*I will attend on*\n \n \n September 26th at MSB Training Center\, Machias\n \n \n \n October 10th at DE Recovery Support Center\, Calais\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/navigating-substance-use-in-the-workplace/ LOCATION:Machias Savings Bank Training Center\, 1 Colonial Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Event ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190814T125809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T192056Z UID:4045-1568800800-1568815200@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Cultural Competency 2019: FFD 201 DESCRIPTION:This is a FREE Three-hour training on Cultural Competency presented by Elizabeth Neptune with Geo Neptune\, a two-spirit educator and activist. The training will take place at Bear Lodge\, north side of Long Lake\, Indian Township\, from 10 am to 2 pm. \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. \nMorning refreshments and lunch will be provided.  Participants will receive contact hour certificates from the CCC (no fee)\, and Continuing Education Units (0.3) from UMM may be available for a $5 fee (bring cash\, check or money order payable to University of Maine\, Machias).   Registration for this training is now closed. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/cultural-competency-2019-ffd/ LOCATION:Bear Lodge\, 314 New Pit Road\, Princeton\, ME\, 04668\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190909T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190703T132304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T132718Z UID:3927-1568026800-1568035800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Hot Topics in Employment DESCRIPTION:The law firm of Rudman Winchell will present a lunch & learn on three of the hottest topics facing employers in employment law: Drug Use in the Workplace\, Sexual Harassment\,  and Workplace Accommodation\, while also reviewing changes to Maine employment laws this year. Washington County Community College is hosting this event from 11:00 to 1:30 in the Assembly Room. Download a flyer for more information. Reserve your seat by contacting Dawn Spinney at dspinney@rudmanwinchell.com or 207-992-2302. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/hot-topics-in-employment/ LOCATION:WCCC Assembly Room\, 1 College Drive\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/employment-law.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sunrise County Economic Council":MAILTO:scec@sunrisecounty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190418T173407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T132705Z UID:3771-1564045200-1564059600@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Aging My Way Community Fair DESCRIPTION:Washington County Thriving in Place invites all community members interested in learning tips\, tools\, gadgets\, strategies and services available to help retain wellness and supports into our later years to “Aging My Way Community Fair\,” a free summer event. Join us for exhibits\, demonstrations and guidance to start planning your path to thriving in place.  July 25th from 9 am — 1 pm in the Reynolds gymnasium at the University of Maine Machias.  Free admission\, food\, and gift card tree raffle.  If your organization would like a table\, please fill out the registration form below.  Mini demonstrations behind your table are welcome.  Registration for an exhibitor table is now closed.  Please contact Christine with any questions. \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/aging-my-way-community-fair/ LOCATION:UMM Reynolds Center\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Smiling-elder-man-at-home-cropped-resize-to-75.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190705T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190705T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20170109T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T233231Z UID:1978-1562315400-1562322600@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:No C4 Meeting DESCRIPTION:The CCC Council will not meet today.  The next meeting is August 2nd. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/c4-meeting-2019-07-05/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190307T150742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T131740Z UID:3648-1561539600-1561550400@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Building Substance Use Informed Practices to Support Families and Students: Substance Use 101 DESCRIPTION:This training\, presented by Abby Frutchey\, LADC\, CCS\, is designed for staff at all levels in Family Futures Downeast partner organizations featuring scenarios and content with a specific focus on Washington County early and higher education. Participants will gain a rich understanding of the complexity of substance use disorders and its impacts on brain development and cognition.  Attendees will learn about the stages of change\, learning skills to support students and families as they navigate the behavior change process.  Participants will identify how to build substance use informed practices by breaking stigma\, exploring bias\, building resiliency\, and understanding recovery supports. \nThis training is an introduction (101 version) to substance use and its impacts. Participants who are formal partners providing supports to the FFD program and have attended a substance use training led by Marjorie Withers\, LCPC\,  have already met the FFD training requirement for Substance Use 101. Staff from other CCC partner organizations who find this relevant to their work are welcome to attend. The training will be held from 9 am to 12 noon in Science 102 at the University of Maine\, Machias\, with a remote connection from room 211 at Washington County Community College.  Registration is now closed for this training. \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/building-substance-use-informed-practices-to-support-families-and-students-substance-use-101/ 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/2016/03/ThinkstockPhotos-501579148-e1556288548684.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190416T224205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T224205Z UID:3759-1558274400-1558281600@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:True Senior Prom DESCRIPTION:Washington County activities directors invite staff in assisted living and nursing homes to bring their residents to the “True Senior Prom” – a special afternoon event on May 19th from 2-4 pm in the Machias Memorial High School gymnasium.  Join us for music\, dancing\, finger food & punch and all the fun of a prom\, including a drawing for Prom King & Queen!  Formal attire welcome.  RSVP to Christine at claurel@cccmaine.org.  This event is supported by Washington County Thriving in Place\, an initiative funded by the Maine Health Access Foundation. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/true-senior-prom/ LOCATION:Machias Memorial High School Gym\, 1 Bulldog Lane\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Cartoon-Prom-Couple.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190227T132405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T214411Z UID:3572-1556724600-1556731800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Healing Garden Rescheduled! DESCRIPTION:The Healing Garden workshop cancelled due to snow earlier this month has been rescheduled to May 1st\, 3:30 to 5:30 pm at a new location: The Downeast Recovery Support Center at 11 Free Street\, Machias.  The concept for this event is a 2-hour workshop on Horticultural Therapy (HT) presented by Elin MacKinnon\, LCSW\, for direct care staff\, program administrators\, educators\, parents and gardeners.  After a brief history and introduction to the profession of horticultural therapy – how it works\, and where it’s practiced – the focus of this 2-hour training will be on how participants can explore\, encourage and support healing garden activities of all sizes in all kinds of settings and with all kinds of people. Learn how to meet social\, emotional and physical goals with HT activities\, and how to bring inexpensive HT activities into your program\, home or other setting.  We’ll end the workshop with a hands on activity.  Registration has reached the maximum number of participants and is now closed. \nElin MacKinnon\, LCSW has incorporated healing garden activities in 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. \n  \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/the-healing-garden/ LOCATION:Downeast Recovery Support Center\, 11 Free Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Healing-Gardens-2019.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190322T212425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T224713Z UID:3707-1556709300-1556715600@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Mandated Reporter Brown Bag Lunch DESCRIPTION:CCC is hosting a free mandated reporter training presented by Barbara Koch\, Community Educator with the Washington County CAN Council.  Participants will be registered with the State of Maine and receive a certificate of completion in the mail. This training will be in the format of a brown bag lunch in the large conference room at Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, from 11:15 am to 1:00 pm on May 1st.  Bring your lunch – CCC will provide beverages and dessert.  Sign up for this training by emailing Christine. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/mandated-reporter-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/2019/03/mandaded-reporter-checklist.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190307T134016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T161308Z UID:3635-1556096400-1556107200@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Impacts of Trauma on Students & Families: Trauma 101 DESCRIPTION:This training\, presented by Julie Redding\, LCPC\, is designed for staff at all levels in Family Futures Downeast partner organizations featuring scenarios and content with a specific focus on Washington County early and higher education.  Participants will learn the definition of trauma and how it impacts a person\, including: \n\nToxic stress and the role of cortisol\nAdverse Childhood Experiences\nHow the brain is impacted by ACEs and toxic stress\nFactors that mitigate effects of ACES\, trauma\, and stress\nWhat it means to become Trauma Informed\n\nThis training is an introduction (101 version) to trauma and its impacts. Participants who are formal partners providing supports to the FFD program and have attended a trauma training led by Elin Mackinnon\, LCSW or Julie Redding\, LCPC\,  have already met the FFD training requirement for Trauma 101. Staff from other CCC partner organizations who find this relevant to their work are welcome to attend. The training will be held from 9 am to 12 noon at the Cobscook Community Learning Center. Contact hour certificates will be provided.  Registration is closed for this training. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/impacts-of-trauma-on-students-families-trauma-101/ LOCATION:Cobscook Institute\, 10 Commissary Point Rd\, Trescott Township\, ME\, 04652\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/iStock_000012303701Large-e1551966225262.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190312T211433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T165024Z UID:3659-1554901200-1554904800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Meeting with NYU Dental Students DESCRIPTION:Join CCC staff for an hour’s conversation with the NYU School of Dentistry team in the large conference room at SCEC on April 10th.  These are the students who volunteer their time for the free dental clinic coordinated by Sunrise Opportunities each year in April.  For the past several years\, CCC staff and Work Group/Poverty Busters have met with the students and their global outreach administrator for an informal conversation during the clinic about the impact of their work in downeast Maine.  Once again\, we ask for your participation to help orient the dental team to the unique challenges and strengths of maintaining oral health in rural Maine\, while receiving feedback from the volunteers’ perspective that might surprise you.  Please RSVP to Christine if you are able to attend. \nThanks! URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/meeting-with-nyu-dental-students/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Dental-Clinic-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190401T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190401T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190225T163459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T205549Z UID:3564-1554109200-1554120000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Impacts of Poverty on Students & Families: Poverty 101 DESCRIPTION:This is the rescheduled training from March 18th\, presented by Elin MacKinnon\, LCSW\,  and designed for staff at all levels in Family Futures Downeast partner organizations featuring scenarios and content consistent with 2Gen approaches with a specific focus on Washington County early and higher education.  At the conclusion of this training\, participants will understand:\n• The various types of poverty\n• How poverty is measured\n• How social policy and poverty are linked\n• Links between ACES\, toxic stress and poverty\n• Poverty and the science of resiliency\n• Best practice responses to poverty\nThis training is an introduction (101 version) to poverty and its impacts. Participants who are formal partners providing supports to the FFD program and have attended a poverty training led by Elin Mackinnon\, LCSW or Julie Redding\, LCPC\,  have already met the FFD training requirement for Poverty 101. Staff from other CCC partner organizations who find this relevant to their work are welcome to attend. The training will be held from 9 am to 12 noon in Science 102 at the University of Maine\, Machias. Registration for this training is now closed.  However\, a webinar version is being developed and will be offered shortly.  Look for announcements in the CCC’s Wednesday Communique (subscribe here). \n  \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/impacts-of-poverty-on-students-and-families/ LOCATION:University of Maine\, Machias\, 116 O'Brien Ave\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190114T162255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T164701Z UID:3457-1551871800-1551877200@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Transgender Cultural Competence Brown Bag Lunch DESCRIPTION:The CCC invites you to a brown bag lunch on March 6th from 11:30 am  — 1 pm in the large conference room at SCEC (7 Ames Way\, Machias) for Transgender Cultural Competence: beyond the basics and the binary\, presented by Hannah Ruhlin of Health Equity Alliance.  Learn supportive\, respectful approaches for communicating with and advocating for transgender children and families.  Download a flyer to share with colleagues. Bring your lunch – we’ll provide beverages and dessert.  RSVP to Christine. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/transgender-cultural-competence-brown-bag-lunch/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, 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:20190204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20190109T211351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T142717Z UID:3443-1549274400-1549288800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Financial Coaching & Wellness Training DESCRIPTION:The CCC is thrilled to host New Ventures Maine in presenting this free workshop for providers who work with families and individuals in a coaching\, navigating\, case management and supportive educational capacity.  Workshop attendees will: \n– Explore attitudes and beliefs about money and different money management styles \n– Learn the elements of Financial Coaching \n– Understand budgeting basics\, Credit & Debit\, and Savings \nRefreshments and  lunch will be provided.  Certificates for  3 contact hours will be available.  Workshop hours are 10 am to 2 pm at the Kay Parker Building\, 26 Hadley Lake Road\, Machias. Please register by January 31\, 2019. (download a flyer here).  To register\, please complete the form below including the Financial Capability Pre-Training Survey. \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Organization*Your role or job title*Email*\n \n Phone*Please list any food allergiesPlease take this Financial Capability & Financial Wellness Pre-training Survey.\n\nclick to fill out survey.CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/financial-coaching-wellness-training/ LOCATION:Kay Parker Building\, Hadley Lake Road\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Financial-Coaching.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190201T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190201T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20170109T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T211820Z UID:1061-1549009800-1549017000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:C4 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the CCC Council in the SCEC large Conference Room at 7 Ames Way\, Machias.  Contact Charley Martin-Berry to join this meeting. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/c4-meeting-2019-02-01/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20180809T165849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T173936Z UID:3133-1540900800-1540911600@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Fraud Prevention Seminar DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a free seminar with Q & A on the topic of Fraud Prevention from 12 to 3 pm at the Kay Parker Building in Machias.  This will be a panel presentation with Joseph Connors\, Financial Coach with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; Hilary Fernald\, Downeast Senior Safety Net Attorney with Legal Services for the Elderly; and Jeanine Mallar-Heald\, Financial Services Officer with Machias Savings Bank\, focusing on ways we and our family members can be susceptible to financial & identity fraud\, tips for how to avoid becoming a fraud victim\, and how to recover stolen assets if necessary.  This event is sponsored by the Washington County Thriving in Place Initiative.  Refreshments will be provided so please help us plan by using the form below to sign up. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/fraud-prevention-seminar/ LOCATION:Kay Parker Building\, Hadley Lake Road\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Telephone-fraud.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20180727T170452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T145006Z UID:3100-1539680400-1539693000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Caregiver Basic Skills Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Basic Skills\, Part 2 is a free training designed for family & friends who are caring for an elder with memory/cognitive issues presented by Rosemary Nevala\, RN\, from Marshall Healthcare Facility and Pamela Grant\, CNA\, from Down East Community Hospital.  Part 1 of this training series dealt with physical care of frail and/or elders with memory/cognitive challenges and was hands-on.  Part 2 will focus on responding as a caregiver: communication styles\, dealing with caregiver stress\, dietary tips to help with meal times\, and awareness of when medical intervention might be necessary.  All topics in this training were requested by caregivers.  Participants do NOT need to have attended part 1 in this series.  This training will be held in the large conference room of Sunrise County Economic Council’s office building at 7 Ames Way\, Machias.  Please respond to the questions below and press the submit button to register for this training.  Registration closes on October 9th. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/caregiver-basic-skills-part-2/ 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/2018/07/Caregiver-Basic-Skills-2-pic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180905T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180905T124500 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20180615T154007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180615T154505Z UID:3019-1536147900-1536151500@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Opioid Overdose Rescue BBL DESCRIPTION:Would you know what to do if someone was experiencing an opioid overdose?  Joseph Locke from Bangor Public Health and Community Services will join the Community Caring Collaborative at 11:45 am in the large conference room at SCEC\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, to offer a brown bag lunch presentation on Opioid Overdose Prevention.  Here you will learn some risk factors for experiencing an overdose\, symptoms of an overdose\, and how to respond to reverse an overdose.  Bring your lunch\, we’ll supply beverages and dessert.  Please RSVP to Christine. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/opioid-overdose-reversal-bbl/ 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/2018/06/Opioid-Overdose-Rescue-Kit.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20180222T215639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T112640Z UID:2705-1535119200-1535126400@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Savvy Caregiver Training DESCRIPTION:Eastern Area Agency on Aging is sponsoring a free 12-hour Savvy Caregiver Training for people caring for a family member or friend with dementia\, presented by Lisa King\, Social Service Director at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Machias and a Master Savvy Caregiver Trainer through the Office of Aging & Disability and Department of Health & Human Services.  The class meets for 2 hours each Friday over a period of 6 weeks beginning August 24\, 2018\, from 2 – 4 pm in the conference room at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Machias.  The Maine Savvy Caregiver program builds attitude\, skills and knowledge to help caregivers develop confidence\, learn strategies for interacting and communicating with their family member\, and how to better understand and manage challenging behaviors.  Download a flyer.  Register today by calling EAAA at 941-2865. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/savvy-caregiver-training/ LOCATION:Maine Veterans’ Home\, Machias\, 32 Veterans Way\, Machias\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Savvy-Caregiver-photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180723T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180723T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20180511T185956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T143804Z UID:2934-1532336400-1532359800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Reflective Supervision Training DESCRIPTION:CCC Clinical Director\, Julie Redding\, LCPC\, presents a FREE 6-hour training on Reflective Supervision\, a distinct form of supervision that explores parallel relationships between practitioner and supervisor\, between practitioner and parent\, and between parent and infant/toddler\, (read a fuller description of reflective supervision here).   CEU’s ($5 fee) and Contact Hour Certificates (no fee).  9 am to 3:30 pm at Kay Parker in Machias – morning refreshments and lunch provided.  Download Julie’s slide presentation here in pdf format. \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/reflective-supervision-training/ LOCATION:Kay Parker Building\, Hadley Lake Road\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Reflective-Supervision-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20180529T162316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180705T180502Z UID:2940-1531389600-1531407600@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Cultural Competency Training 2018 DESCRIPTION:This is a FREE\, four-hour training on Cultural Competency presented by Elizabeth (“Liz”) Neptune who will facilitate a panel to include community educators & advocates for Latinx community members from Mano en Mano and statewide health equity expert\, Lisa Sockabasin.  The training will be held in Science 102 at the University of Maine\, Machias\, with a distance learning option at Washington County Community College. \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 a flyer  to post in your office. \nMorning refreshments and lunch will be provided.  Participants will receive contact hour certificates from the CCC (no fee)\, and Continuing Education Units (0.4) from UMM will be available for a $5 fee (bring cash\, check or money order payable to University of Maine\, Machias).   Registration for this event is now closed. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/cultural-competency-training-2018/ 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/2018/02/Liz-compressed.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180706T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180706T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20170109T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T210436Z UID:693-1530865800-1530873000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:C4 Mtg Cancelled DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/c4-meeting-2018-07-06/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180612T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180612T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20180511T205852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T152235Z UID:2949-1528806600-1528824600@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Family Discovery Day DESCRIPTION:The Community Caring Collaborative and partners invite parents\, grandparents and children of all ages to a fun-filled afternoon of learning\, creating and experiencing in St. Croix Hall at Washington County Community College from 12:30 to 5:30 pm\, rain or shine.  There is no cost to attend.  Come enjoy exhibits\, demonstrations\, mini presentations on topics for parents (free childcare provided)\, entertaining & educational activities for kids\, free refreshments\, door prizes and more.  And for a special treat\, outside St Croix Hall in the main parking lot will be a Touch the Truck extravaganza.  Don’t miss this opportunity to explore trucks of all kinds\, including a fire truck\, ambulance and even  a boat!  Here’s a sneak peak at some of the short presentations: \n\nChildhood Aggression\nParents: Getting Behaviors You Want\nOnline Safety for Kids\n\nDemonstrations include: \n\nArts and Crafts\nHealthy Eating\nYoga for Kids and Parents\n\nThanks go to partner organizations who have helped plan this event\, including the Washington County CAN Council\, Downeast Community Partners\, and Maine Roads to Quality.  Special thanks go to Washington County Community College for hosting this event and to all the organizations bringing their creativity and expertise to make this day possible. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/family-discovery-day/ LOCATION:WCCC St Croix Hall\, 1 College Drive\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Family-Discovery-Day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20180501T192216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180501T192216Z UID:2917-1528284600-1528290000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Housing brown bag lunch DESCRIPTION:Join the CCC at 11:30 am in the large conference room at SCEC for a brown bag lunch on Housing\, presented by Marcie Dean of Next Step and Ida Davis of Downeast Community Partners.  Topics will include: \n\nWhat Rent Smart Teaches (sign up your clients!)\nHousing Resources that are there and how to access them\nWhat Next Step and DCP offer in the way of housing\nWays to partner and improve outcomes in our community\n\nThere may be some fun surprises and of course dessert and beverages – bring your lunch and your questions.  RSVP to Christine.  Attendees are invited to stay for the Work Group/Poverty Buster meeting following from 1 to 3:30 pm if your schedule allows.  Please print or forward this flyer. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/housing-brown-bag-lunch/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/housing-programs.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180522T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20180206T175124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T175124Z UID:2638-1526994000-1527004800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Estate Planning Seminar DESCRIPTION:Rebecca J. Sargent\, Esq. of Jones\, Kuriloff & Sargent\, LLC in Ellsworth\, brings her expertise in estate planning and trusts to Machias for a  three-hour seminar on Estate Planning Basics.  This free event will provide strategies to give caregivers and family members the legal and financial resources to care for loved ones and themselves. Topics include Powers of Attorney\, Advanced Care Directives\, Wills & Trusts and asset protection.  This seminar will be held at the Kay Parker Building of Sunrise Opportunities in Machias from 1 to 4 pm.  There is no charge to attend but we are asking people to register using the simple form below.  This event is sponsored by the Washington County Thriving in Place Initiative\, funded by the Maine Health Access Foundation. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/estate-planning-seminar/ LOCATION:Kay Parker Building\, Hadley Lake Road\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Rebecca-Sargent.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180502T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180502T124500 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20180410T181140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T181140Z UID:2881-1525261500-1525265100@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Music Therapy Brown Bag Lunch DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of “music therapy\,” but you still have questions about what it actually is and how it could help your clients reach their goals. Learn what makes music a useful tool for therapy; hear clinical examples of music therapy in a variety of clinical settings; and find out how to access these services. Join us for this fun and informative presentation by Carla Tanguay\, MA\, MT-BC\, a board-certified music therapist with over 15 years of experience in clinical practice and healthcare management.  Bring your lunch and we’ll provide beverages and dessert.  Please RSVP to save your seat on Wednesday\, May 2nd in the large conference room at SCEC from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/music-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/2018/04/Music-Therapy-iStock.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20180309T180223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T002101Z UID:2770-1524645000-1524659400@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Caregiver Basic Skills pt 1 DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Basic Skills part 1: Physical Care – this is a free workshop designed for family/friends/neighbors providing physical care for a person with mobility and cognitive challenges. Presented by Rosemary Nevala\, RN with Pamela Grant\, CNA on April 25\, 2018 at Marshall Healthcare Facility from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.  This hands-on workshop includes: \n\nhow to safely move a frail or heavy person\nadvice on hygiene care for a person with dementia\nprotocol for what to do in emergencies\nsupports for caregivers\n\nSponsored by Washington County Thriving in Place and hosted by Marshall HealthCare. We’re sorry but this training is now full.  Contact Christine if you’d like to be added to our list of people to alert next time this training is offered. \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/caregiver-basic-skills-pt-1/ LOCATION:Marshall Healthcare Facility\, 16 Beal Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Caregiver-with-elder-in-wheelchair.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142235 CREATED:20180305T192506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T135942Z UID:2735-1523350800-1523361600@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Crack Cocaine Seminar DESCRIPTION:Crack Cocaine: Information for direct service workers – a free seminar on how to recognize crack cocaine use for home visitors\, case managers\, substance use counselors\, DHHS workers\, etc. Ralph Pineo\, Matt Cashman and Steven Saucier from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency’s Downeast Taskforce will provide an overview of Crack Cocaine use in Washington County on April 10th\, from 9 am to 12 Noon at the Cobscook Community Learning Center in Trescott.  Contact Hour Certificates will be provided.  Registration for this event is closed. \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/crack-cocaine-seminar/ LOCATION:Cobscook Institute\, 10 Commissary Point Rd\, Trescott Township\, ME\, 04652\, United States CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR