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: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 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:20190204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142300 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 \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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142300 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:20180329T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142300 CREATED:20180214T190744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180313T211314Z UID:2665-1522314000-1522324800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Legal Issues Regarding Substance Use in the Workplace DESCRIPTION:On March 29th from 9 am to 12 Noon the law firm of Drummond Woodsum will present a free workshop for employers anxious to learn the legal ramifications of working with employees using medical Cannabis and other substances in light of legislation such as: \n\nThe Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)\nThe Maine Human Rights Act\nMaine and federal family and medical leave laws\nThe Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act\nThe Marijuana Legalization Act\n\nQuestions will be encouraged and practical tips offered for challenging or awkward conversations and situations.  Sunrise County Economics Council is coordinating this workshop at the University of Maine\, Machias in Science 102\, with a teleconference option for participants to attend simultaneously at Washington County Community College in the Assembly Room.  Contact Amy Lentz at alentz@sunrisecounty.org or 207-255-0983.  See this flyer for details.  This event is made possible with support from the King and Jean Cummings Charitable Trust. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/legal-issues-regarding-substance-use-workplace/ LOCATION:University of Maine\, Machias\, 116 O'Brien Ave\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/illegal-vs-legal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sunrise County Economic Council":MAILTO:scec@sunrisecounty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142300 CREATED:20171115T203520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171220T214925Z UID:2391-1515574800-1515585600@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Understanding Substance Use in the Workplace DESCRIPTION:Sunrise County Economic Council is hosting an important training for business owners and HR personnel on January 10th (rescheduled from December 12th) from 9 am to Noon at their offices at 7 Ames Way in Machias\, Understanding Substance Use in the Workplace.  This training presented by Marjorie F. Withers\, LCPC\, will lay the foundation for understanding substances and their impact on employees\, and how to support them in recovery.  To register\, email Amy or call 255-0983.  This event is made possible by funding from the H. King and Jean Cummings Charitable Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/substance-use-issues-101/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sunrise County Economic Council":MAILTO:scec@sunrisecounty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142300 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:20180105T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180105T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142300 CREATED:20170109T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180104T194421Z UID:1963-1515141000-1515148200@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:C4 Cancelled DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the CCC Council is cancelled due to blizzard conditions. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/c4-meeting-2018-01-05/ 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:20171219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142300 CREATED:20171115T203653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T193544Z UID:2394-1513674000-1513684800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Drug-Free Workplace Discussion DESCRIPTION:Following up on requests made at the Summer Addiction\, Recovery & the Work Force Summit\, Sunrise County Economic Council is hosting a free event on December 19th from 9 am to Noon at their offices at 7 Ames Way in Machias – Establishing a Drug-Free Workplace and Drug Testing Policies in Maine\, presented by Amanda O’Leary\, Bureau of Labor Standards.  The format for this will be a discussion on how to develop these policies\, the rules and requirements under Maine law and how the new legalization of Cannabis may affect those policies.  To register\, email Amy or call 255-0983. This event is made possible by funding from the Bureau of Labor Standards and Washington County CareerCenters. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/drug-free-workplace-discussion/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sunrise County Economic Council":MAILTO:scec@sunrisecounty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171218T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142300 CREATED:20171127T214726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171128T155159Z UID:2415-1513605600-1513612800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Community Forum DESCRIPTION:Join Maine Equal Justice Partners and your colleagues in Washington County on December 18th from 2-4 pm at the Kay Parker Building in Machias to continue the conversation about child poverty from last spring’s community forum: Invest in Tomorrow: Solving Childhood Poverty is Everyone’s Problem. This will be an opportunity to discuss what solutions could be put in place\, what we’ve learned since the spring forum\, and consider what our collective next steps should be.  Contact Joby Thoyalil at MEJP with any questions.  Sponsors include the John T Gorman Foundation\, Maine Equal Justice Partners\, United Way\, Maine State Chamber of Commerce\, Maine Community Foundation\, and Maine Community Action Association. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/invest-in-tomorrow/ LOCATION:Kay Parker Building\, Hadley Lake Road\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Maine Equal Justice Partners":MAILTO:rmerrill@mejp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171101T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171101T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142300 CREATED:20170921T204224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T141048Z UID:2263-1509539400-1509550200@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Sharing Local Resources DESCRIPTION:Join the CCC’s Work Group & Poverty Busters on November 1st at the Kay Parker Building in Machias (not 7 Ames Way)  for an extended brown bag lunch beginning at 12:30 pm and concluding at 3:30 pm\, preempting the WG/PB meeting this month.  We will be exploring local resources for families\, elders\, individuals with substance issues and others\, digging deeper into programs and services available right here in Washington County. Bring a friend and your lunch and we’ll provide beverages and dessert!  RSVP to Christine if you plan to attend. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/sharing-local-resources/ LOCATION:Kay Parker Building\, Hadley Lake Road\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/friends.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142300 CREATED:20170612T170145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T180507Z UID:1673-1508576400-1508587200@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Senior Health & Safety Expo DESCRIPTION:The Washington County Thriving in Place Initiative invites all seniors to its first annual Senior Safety Expo on Saturday\, October 21st from 9 am to 12 Noon in the Multipurpose room at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Machias.  Come with your medications to this free event and sit with a pharmacist for a personal medication review.  While you’re there\, enjoy delicious light refreshments and visit exhibit tables staffed by knowledgeable people to help navigate your way safely through these golden years.  Learn about fall prevention; receive tips to prevent financial fraud; Get information on adaptive equipment like stair lifts and much\, much more! URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/senior-safety-expo/ LOCATION:Maine Veterans’ Home\, Machias\, 32 Veterans Way\, Machias\, 04654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Pharmacist-helping-senior.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142300 CREATED:20170914T202755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T203115Z UID:2210-1508331600-1508337000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Hope Fund Conversation DESCRIPTION:The CCC invites partner providers who submit Hope Fund applications on behalf of clients to an informal celebration marking the launch of the Fund’s 6th year of operation.  Join us for some dessert and conversation in the large conference room at SCEC from 1-2:30 pm.  We will discuss changes to the application form; answer questions on eligibility and interpreting the guidelines; share suggestions for how the Fund is linked to pre-established goals within your program; and ask for feedback on evaluating the impact of the Fund.  Please RSVP to Christine before October 13th.  Download a flyer to circulate to colleagues at your organization. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/hope-fund-conversation/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet & Greet,Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/iStock_000004535819Large.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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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:20260403T142300 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/ LOCATION:ME 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:20260403T142300 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/ LOCATION:ME 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 END:VCALENDAR