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CCC Wednesday Communique — February 7, 2018

Happy Wednesday!

This is the Community Caring Collaborative Weekly Communiqué where we share announcements about trainings, meetings and other events, including announcements from our collaborative partners.  Look for links to meeting minutes and agendas in the Meetings section, training registration forms and flyers in the Events section, and job postings and other items of interest in the Announcements section.  Subscribe here to get the Communiqué.  Make sure to add Community Caring Collaborative to your contacts at claurel@cccmaine.org.  Gmail users, check for the Communiqué under the Promotions tab. This mailing goes out every Wednesday, so if you have announcements, please send them to Christine by 5 pm Monday to be included.  Thanks!

Photo above: This year Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras “Fat Tuesday”) occurs on February 13th.  Why Mardi Gras? Historically Christians celebrated one last feast before the austere season of Lent, a 40-day period of spiritual preparation leading up to Easter. Today, pancake suppers are a favorite way to commemorate this practice that can be shared by all community members regardless of their beliefs, often coming together to raise funds for a worthy cause.  

Announcements

CCC Work Group Cancelled: due to snow in this afternoon’s forecast, we are cancelling today’s Work Group/Poverty Busters meeting scheduled for 1 – 3:30 pm.

Mardi Gras Pancake Supper: On February 13th, 4:30-6:30 pm at the Kay Parker Building in Machias, join St Aidan’s Episcopal Church and Sunrise Opportunities as they co-host this fundraising event for Special Olympics in Maine.  See this flyer for details.

Women’s Heart Health: Join the staff of Harrington Family Health Center on February 15th for a presentation on Women’s Heart Health — information on the number one cause of death for women, including knowing the symptoms, risk factors and how to reduce your risks for heart disease.  This is part of a series of monthly presentations on various health topics.  See flyer for details or contact Sue Gartland with questions (483-4502).

Roundtable 2018: The Roundtable is a great place for mental health therapists to learn from one another and to support each other while earning CEU’s.  We will meet at the Harrington Family Health Center on March 28th from 9-4:30 PM for two workshops (6 CEU’s):

  • School-based Play Therapy for Traumatized Children: A Systems Approach (Brittany Ray, MS in School Counseling and Sue Carroll Duffy, Psy.D., RPT-S)
  • Healing Stories in Play Therapy (Sarah Waite, Retired LCSW)

For more details and to register go to: By The Sea Seminars—Roundtable 2018  (APT Approved Provider #04-144).

 

Free Tax Filing: United Way of Eastern Maine offers 2 ways individuals and families can file taxes for free:  

  • The Eastern Maine CA$H Coalition helps low- to middle-income individuals and families file their taxes and learn more about financial re-sources in their community. Our IRS certfied tax preparers are specially trained to ensure that you receive all eligible tax credits.
  • My Free Taxes – United Way partners with industry leader H&R Block to help people easily and accurately file both their federal and state taxes through MyFreeTaxesTM. If your household earned $66,000 or less in 2017 you can file both your federal and state returns for free.

Calais area Community of Practice: Maine Roads to Quality is looking for Early Care and Education professionals in the Calais area to join a community of practice.  See flyer for details.

Your announcement could go here: email the details to Christine by 5 pm Monday for inclusion in Wednesday’s Weekly Communiqué.

Updates

This is where we post updates on programs, initiatives and pending legislation.

Library of Thriving in Place Books:  The Washington County Thriving in Place Initiative has acquired a collection of books with the help of AARP.  Our goal is to create awareness of these resources and foster further discussions in communities throughout the county.  The list (download here) shows which books we currently have copies of, which are available through interlibrary loan, and which are available in alternative formats. We are also seeking readers who would like to write reviews for local papers. Contact  Lisa Suarez, Elder Services Navigator 460-8129 lisa.suarez@downeastcommunitypartners.org.

Calendar of Events

WIC Clinic in Eastport:
February 8, 2018
Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) will be holding a one day walk in clinic at Eastport Health Care February 8th from 10am – 2pm. See flyer for details.

Mardi Gras Pancake Supper:
February 13, 2018
4:30-6:30 pm at the Kay Parker Building in Machias.  Join St Aidan’s Episcopal Church and Sunrise Opportunities as they co-host this fundraising event for Special Olympics in Maine.  See this flyer for details.

Women’s Heart Health:
February 15, 2018
Join the staff of Harrington Family Health Center for a presentation on Women’s Heart Health — information on the number one cause of death for women, including knowing the symptoms, risk factors and how to reduce your risks for heart disease.  This is part of a series of monthly presentations on various health topics.  See flyer for details or contact Sue Gartland with questions (483-4502).

Care Documentary:
February 16, 2018
Online Screening & Live Chat with Documentary Director Deirdre Fishel, 11 am to 1 pm.  Explore paid caregiver workforce challenges and solutions for the Tri-State Region. For thousands of older adults throughout New England, paid caregivers are a lifeline. As the supply of worker in our region shrinks, the question we must answer is how can we grow this segment of the workforce to meet increasing demand for care? Register here.

3 ACEs Workshops:
March 7-9, 10,  & 11
The Maine Resilience Building Network is bringing international author and teacher Sarah Peyton to Maine in March for:

Online Registration & Payment here. / Mail-in registration here.
Online payment if you are already registered!  The deadline for registration AND PAYMENT is FEBRUARY 23, 2018.

Families & Youth in Transitions Conference:
March 10, 2018
8:30 am — 4:30 pm at Maine General Hospital in Augusta for Families & Youth in Transitions – a conference for families and youth with emotional and behavioral needs, special needs, and special health care needs transitioning through high school to adult life. Youth and parent workshops will be offered.  dynamic mental health speaker and circle drummer Mike Veny will be the keynote.  More information here. Sponsored by the Maine Parent Federation and G.E.A.R. Parent Network.

Roundtable 2018:
March 28, 2018
The Roundtable is a great place for mental health therapists to learn from one another and to support each other while earning CEU’s.  We will meet at the Harrington Family Health Center from 9-4:30 PM for two workshops (6 CEU’s):

  • School-based Play Therapy for Traumatized Children: A Systems Approach (Brittany Ray, MS in School Counseling and Sue Carroll Duffy, Psy.D., RPT-S)
  • Healing Stories in Play Therapy (Sarah Waite, Retired LCSW)

For more details and to register go to: By The Sea Seminars—Roundtable 2018  (APT Approved Provider #04-144).

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training: 
April 12, 2018
NAMI Maine’s Youth Mental Health First Aid Training at the Cherryfield Academy Community Center.  Details about this event are here. You can also Download general informationabout Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings.

Elder Abuse Summit:
May 10, 2018
5th annual conference on Elder Abuse, hosted by the Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention at the Augusta Civic Center.  See flyer for details or visit MCEAP’s website.

Needs & Offers

Job Posting: Part-time or full-time digital literacy instructor for the state of Maine. Axiom Education &Training Center, “National Digital Equity Center” is looking for a part-time and/or full-time digital literacy instructor for a state-wide position. Flexible schedule and some training available. Travel is required, and a home-office is supported. Download an overview of the National Digital Equity Center, a fast growing program with a goal to close the digital divide in Maine and beyond. If you are interested or have any questions, please send an email to: info@digitalequitycenter.com.

Job Posting: Washington County Community College is in search of an adjunct instructor to teach Sociology in the Family at Indian Township School on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons, weekly. The right candidate should have a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Sociology, Psychology or Counseling, and some teaching experience preferred.  See job description for details.

Office Phones Offered: Healthy Acadia has recently changed over to a new phone system. We would like to donate
eight Allworx model 9212L phones to a worthy organization. These are relatively new and all are in excellent condition. Contact Regina.

Downeast Feast 2018: Download the flyer for February and March!

Send us your agency/community needs or offers, such as job recruiting or housing needs.

Favorite Resources

Send us your favorite links to share with other Communique readers. 

Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies: Explore this University of Maine website to find great resources for families and providers.

Meetings

Maine Resilience Building Network: The date and location for the next meeting has changed to April 12, 2018 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at The Ice Vault, 203 Whitten Road, Hallowell.

Caregivers Support Group: Join other family/informal caregivers monthly for a supportive meeting at the Maine Veterans Home in Machias, facilitated by Lisa King, LCPC, on the first Friday of the month from 2-4 pm (except this month the groups is meeting on the 9th).  Contact Lisa King for more information.

Work Group & Poverty Busters: The meeting of this combined group on February 7th has been cancelled due to snow.  Mark your calendar for next month’s meeting on March 7th from 1 — 3:30 pm at SCEC.

Photo courtesy of Susan Bennett