Happy Wednesday!
New this week:
Washington County ECE Conference
Registration is now open for the 5th annual Washington County Early Childhood Ed Conference on September 21st, 9 am — 3 pm at Washington County Community College. Download a flyer to share. Contact Theresa Fisk with your questions (207-956-2070).
Registration is now open for The Maine Council on Aging’s 2024 Change AGEnt Summit, Riding the Wave of Change: Empowering Societal Transformation in Maine at Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, 8:30 am — 3:30 pm. This year’s Change AGEnt Summit will be an inspiring day of learning, engaged conversation, and action planning that will help us all build the skills and connect to the tools we will need to take action to create an Age-Positive culture in Maine. Maine’s future can be bright if we all work together to change the narrative about the value of older people in our communities, culture, and economy. Social norms are created and perpetuated by us – which means we have the power to change them, even in our institutions and systems. You’ll come away from the Summit with the information, ideas, AND tools needed to become a Change AGEnt within your spheres of influence and a plan to take action!
Ed Tech Registered Apprentice Program
Maine DOL and Washington County Community College are offering an Ed Tech Registered Apprenticeship series as part of the Pathways in Education program. Earn while you learn. Take the full 10 course series or just the courses you need to advance to Ed Tech II or III. See flyer for details.
Embodying Peace, Coming Home
Join Healthy Acadia on Thursday, September 5, from 5 – 6 pm via Zoom for “Embodying Peace, Coming Home” with special guest Satya Kaur Khalsa. This free online event is the latest installment in Healthy Acadia’s Monthly Mindfulness series. Learn more.
When Caregiving Ends: Social Isolation
Is someone you know grieving the passing of a loved one? Have they withdrawn from their family and friends? Social isolation negatively affects one’s physical and mental health. Join the Caregiver Action network for a live webinar on September 5th at 12 pm where we will explore some of the community-based supports that can ease isolation, ensure a grieving caregiver is getting the necessary medical support, and provide peace of mind to friends and family. Register here.
The summer support group schedule ends Wednesday, 8/21/24, after which we will return to offering support group weekly on Wednesdays, 1 — 2:30 pm.
The Sunrise Prevention Council has developed a survey to map spaces that parents, youth, and community members go in Washington & Hancock Counties to connect with others, get resources, and more. Please help this effort by taking and sharing this survey.