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: Dawnland, a “documentary about cultural survival and stolen children: inside the first truth and reconciliation commission for Native Americans,” will be shown at 6 pm in the PAC on September 24th. Learn more about the film here.

Announcements

CNA College Course: Washington County Community College is holding a Certified Nursing Assistant course from October 15th to January 22nd, at the conclusion of which students will sit for the state exam to become a registered C.N.A., and be placed on the State of Maine C.N.A. Registry. Call 207-454-1000 for an application. See flyer for details.

Assessment and Response to Intervention Course: Washington County Community College is offering an online Assessment and Response to Intervention course starting October 11th. Call 207-454-1000 for an application. See flyer for details.

The Future of Healthcare Conversation: AARP invites you to a free community conversation with panelists on the future of healthcare, 5:30 to 7 pm on October 18th at the Kay Parker Building in Machias. Topics will include Medicare, prescription drugs, long-term care, healthcare reform and more. See flyer for list of panelists.

Machias Job Fair: Fedcap invites job seekers to a job fair organized by Manpower Maine at 89 Court Street, Machias, on Thursday, September 27th, from 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome. See flyer for contact info and details.

Online Career Expo: AARP invites job seekers 50+ to a live, online career expo to learn skills and meet employers on September 26th from 1 to 4 pm. Live 30-minute webinars, scheduled chats, and more. More information and registration form here.

Community Baby Shower: The CAN Council invites you to a Community Baby Shower on September 26th from 12 to 2 pm at the Kay Parker Building in Machias. RSVP to Mandie by texting/calling 263-5270. See flyer for details.

Nurturing Program: The CAN Council invites parents to a multi-session educational program sharing tips and tricks to help navigate the difficult challenges of parenting. Lots of opportunity for discussion and questions – free refreshments and childcare. Text/call Mandie at 263-5270 to sign up. See flyer for locations and dates.

Innovative Living Environments for Older Adults: Register now for the 13th Annual University of Maine Geriatrics Colloquium on Friday, October 12, 2018, 7:45 am to 4 pm at the Wells Conference Center, University of Maine, Orono. Information on topics covered, registration fees and links to register here.

Awakening from Alzheimer’s – Regain Your Brain: a 12-day, online video event bringing cutting-edge insights and practical knowledge to prevent cognitive decline and regain memory and other lost brain functions — even reversing Alzheimer’s. This docuseries will be broadcast online from September 21st through October 2nd. Register here.

Tobacco Treatment Training: The MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence is holding a training at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Machias on September 25th for healthcare, behavioral health, health education, and public health professionals. CEUs are available. More information and registration here.

LGBTQ Trainings: Out Maine is hosting two important training opportunities at Washington County Community College on November 1st and 2nd. The first training is a 3-hour workshop for adults to build skills when working with LGTBQ+ Youth. These skills include reducing bullying and stigma, using correct terminology and pronouns as well as general skills of support questioning youth! The second training is a full day opportunity for clinicians to build their skills when working with LGTBQ+ Youth. This training also focuses on navigating how to engage the parents of youth and the ethical challenges associated with this. Contact Hours available. Contact Gabe O’Brien with questions at gabe@healthyacadia.org or call (207) 255-3741.

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Updates

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

Maine is facing a nursing shortage. UMaine system unveils its plan to help: Bangor Daily News, by Alex Acquisto, BDN Staff, September 12, 2018
“The University of Maine system unveiled a wide-reaching plan Wednesday to double its nursing enrollment over the next five years, which includes adding 1,000 new slots for students wishing to pursue a nursing degree online.

The move is an effort to combat what health care leaders are calling an impending workforce crisis.

Health care leaders are working to attract 250 new nurses to Maine, and are partnering with the state’s colleges and universities to graduate an additional 400 license-eligible nursing students each year to counteract 3,200 vacant nursing positions expected across the state by 2025, a deficit that will hit hardest in rural Maine, Chancellor James Page said Wednesday….” read full article here.

One-Time Events

Walk for Recovery/Candlelight Vigil:
September 21, 2018
Healthy Acadia is coordinating this event from 5:45 pm – 7 pm beginning at the Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. More details here.

Dawnland Documentary:
September 24, 2018
Dawnland is a “documentary about cultural survival and stolen children: inside the first truth and reconciliation commission [TRC] for Native Americans.” The TRC members met with people from the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot tribal communities in Maine to listen to and witness families stories about the impact of child welfare practices that separated native youth from their families, communities, cultures, and identity. Dawnland will be shown at 6 pm in the PAC. Denise Altvater will be joining us to talk and answer questions after the film. Website for further information: http://dawnland.org/.

Tobacco Treatment Training:
September 25, 2018
The MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence is holding a training at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Machias for healthcare, behavioral health, health education, and public health professionals. CEUs are available. More information and registration here.

Recovery Coach Academy:
September 25-28, 2018
One of two classes offered by Healthy Acadia this fall in Ellsworth. Become a CARR-certified Recovery Coach volunteer in your community! Register for either session here, For more info, click here or email Denise or Terri.

Community Baby Shower:
September 26, 2018
The CAN Council invites you to a Community Baby Shower from 12 to 2 pm at the Kay Parker Building in Machias. RSVP to Mandie by texting/calling 263-5270. See flyer for details.

Health Needs Assessment Community Forum:
September 26, 2018
The Downeast Public Health Council is hosting a community forum in Calais to ask you to review and discuss the Washington County Health Profile and together, identify what health issues you think are important for the health of your community. 4:00 – 6:30 pm at the Washington County Community College (1 College Way, Calais). Pre-registration is requested – download flyer.

Online Career Expo:
September 26, 2018
AARP invites job seekers 50+ to a live, online career expo to learn skills and meet employers from 1 to 4 pm. Live 30-minute webinars, scheduled chats, and more. More information and registration form here.

Machias Job Fair:
September 27, 2018
Fedcap invites job seekers to a job fair organized by Manpower Maine at 89 Court Street, Machias, from 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome. See flyer for contact info and details.

Children’s Convention:
September 29, 2018
The Maine Children’s Alliance hopes you can join us for the third Children’s Convention at Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell. We have invited the gubernatorial candidates to join us and Dr. Neal Horen from Georgetown University will give the keynote address. You can find more details here.

Yoga for Moms and Tots:
October 1, 2018
10 am for babies, 10:30 for 1 year olds and older at Peaceful Postures Yoga Studio led by Caroline Dilio of Maine Moon Kid’s Yoga. See flyer for details. Questions? Call Maine Families at 255-0481.

DECH Health Fair:
October 2, 2018
Down East Community Hospital is holding their annual health fair and adult flu vaccine clinic at the Lee Pellon Center in Machias from 12 to 6 pm. Exhibitors: Email Kim McClure for an application form. Forms must be sent in by September 21st.

Safety Day at Eastport Health Care:
October 5, 2018
WIC, Maine Families and Eastport Health Care are teaming up for a day of family safety. Maine Families is holding a car seat safety check during WIC’s outreach clinic at Eastport Health Care. The seat check is from 10 am — 1 pm. Get a free raffle ticket for a brand new car seat for each car seat checked. See this flyer for more details.

Blaine House Conference on Service and Volunteerism:
October 9, 2018
Registration is now open for the 2018 Blaine House Conference from 8 am – 4:30 pm at UMaine, Orono. Time management expert and author Maryann Murphy will give the opening plenary address. Full registration fee is $90; Early Bird registration is $75 (ends Sept 29). More details and link to register here

Communicating to Policy Makers Workshop:
October 10, 2018
A key element to making early childhood education a top priority is how we communicate to policy makers and the public. The Maine Children’s Alliance invites you to better understand how to communicate and “frame” your message in support of early childhood. Lynn Davey from Davey Strategies will lead a workshop on Wednesday, October 10th from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm at Educare. Lynn Davey, Ph.D., is a psychologist and advocacy communications expert who helps others to implement evidence-based communication and advocacy strategies that will improve support for public policy solutions. More details to come on Lynn’s presentation.

Innovative Living Environments for Older Adults:
October 12, 2018
Register now for the 13th Annual University of Maine Geriatrics Colloquium, 7:45 am to 4 pm at the Wells Conference Center, University of Maine, Orono. Information on topics covered, registration fees and links to register here.

Turkey-A-Thon:
October 12, 2018
Classic Hits 92.7/95.3FM and The Border 102.9FM, in partnership with Healthy Acadia and sponsored by Dunkin Donuts in Calais and Machias, and VL Tammaro of Calais will be hosting the 14th annual Washington County Turkey-A-Thon on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 7 am to 5 pm. Seven sites throughout Washington County will be accepting monetary donations that will be used to purchase gift certificates from local grocery stores for Washington County food pantries.

Learning to Play, Playing to Learn:
October 13, 2018
The registration for Learning to Play, Playing to Learn is open! Here’s the link to register online through Maine AEYC. If you’d prefer to register by mail with a check, download this brochure with registration information. The cost for the day is only $10, and includes light morning refreshments, lunch, an event t-shirt, and a chance at many various door prizes (including a grand prize of a tuition waiver for a 3-credit course at WCCC!). Questions? Contact Theresa Fisk at theresa.fisk@maine.edu or 956-2070. This training is for early childhood professionals and out-of-school time practitioners at WCCC from 9 am to 3 pm. Sponsored by WCCC, Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network, & MaineAEYC.

Iron Jawed Angels Movie & Discussion:
October 16, 2018
Based on historical events in the later 1910s, young suffragists Alice Paul and Lucy Burns crank up advocacy efforts to get women’s right to vote in the US. At times they clash with the older generation of suffragists, despite their shared goal. Ultimately women and men had to change the mind of enough legislators’ minds to make it happen. This involved a lot of work and national scandal. Spoiler: The 19th Amendment passes and is ratified in 1920. Iron Jawed Angels will be shown at 6 pm in Science 102. Associate Professor of History Kay Kimball will be present to respond to questions and facilitate discussion. There will be voter registration onsite before and after the movie. Sponsored by UMM Student Life, Psychology & Community Studies Program, & League of Women Voters of Maine.

Caregiver Basic Skills Training 2:
October 16, 2018
Registration is open for the 2^nd training in the CCC’s Caregiver Basic Skills series: Responding as a Caregiver, from 9 am to 12:30 pm in the large conference room at Sunrise County Economic Council, 7 Ames Way, Machias. Rosemary Nevala, RN and Pamela Grant, CNA, reprise their roles from the first training as presenters. This free training focuses on communication styles, dietary tips, caregiver stress and other topics family caregivers struggle with. Space is limited to 20 participants so please forward this flyer to staff, colleagues and family who may benefit from these skills. Registration deadline is October 9th or when the class is filled, whichever comes first. Register on the CCC’s website via the calendar of events or link on the home page. The Caregiver Basic Skills training series is part of the Washington County Thriving in Place Initiative, funded by the Maine Health Access Foundation.

Recovery Coach Academy:
October 16-19, 2018
One of two classes offered by Healthy Acadia this fall in Ellsworth. Become a CARR-certified Recovery Coach volunteer in your community! Register for either session here, For more info, click here or email Denise or Terri.

The Future of Healthcare Conversation:
October 18, 2018
AARP invites you to a free community conversation with panelists on the future of healthcare, 5:30 to 7 pm at the Kay Parker Building in Machias. Topics will include Medicare, prescription drugs, long-term care, healthcare reform and more. See flyer for list of panelists.

Tai Chi for Kidz of all Ages:
October 20-21, 2018
Healthy Acadia is sponsoring a 2-day “Tai Chi for Kidz” instructors/leaders training workshop with master trainer Linda Arksey at the Moore Community Center in Ellsworth. See this flyer for details, and check out this video of Linda’s work!

Health Needs Assessment Community Forum:
October 30, 2018
The Downeast Public Health Council is hosting a community forum in Ellsworth to ask you to review and discuss the Hancock County Health Profile and together, identify what health issues you think are important for the health of your community. 8:30 – 11:00 am Moore Community Center, Ellsworth. Registrationy coming soon – download flyer.

Fraud Prevention Seminar:
October 30, 2018
The Washington County Thriving in Place Initiative is offering 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. Register here. Download flyer to share with staff, family and friends.

Supporting LGBTQ Youth Training:
November 1, 2018
This training is a 3-hour workshop for adults to build skills when working with LGTBQ+ Youth. These skills include reducing bullying and stigma, using correct terminology and pronouns as well as general skills of support questioning youth! Contact Hours available. Contact Gabe O’Brien with questions at gabe@healthyacadia.org or call (207) 255-3741.

Clinical LGBTQ Youth Training:
November 2, 2018
This training is a full day opportunity for clinicians to build their skills when working with LGTBQ+ Youth. This training also focuses on navigating how to engage the parents of youth and the ethical challenges associated with this. 7 Contact Hours available. Contact Gabe O’Brien with questions at gabe@healthyacadia.org or call (207) 255-3741.

Serial Classes, Groups & Play Dates

Calais Circle of Parents Playgroup:
The WC CAN Council with partner Maine Families is holding a playgroup on Tuesdays 11 am – 12 pm beginning in September at the Calais Recreation Center, 344 Main Street. “Get a chance to meet other parents while your kiddo gets some energy out.” Contact Mandie Pepperman with questions at is 263-5270.

CAN Council Fall/Winter Classes:
Washington County’s CAN Council is holding 3 new series of classes this fall/winter:

Just for Dads – Mondays from 5-7 pm in Machias, beginning September 10th
Active Parenting – Wednesdays from 3-4:30 pm in Machias, beginning Setpember 12th
Prenatal Program – Tuesdays from 5-7 pm in Calais, beginning September 12th.

Community of Practice Groups:
6-8 pm
Maine Roads to Quality invites Early Care & Education professionals to join one of 2 community of practice groups (see flyers below):

Calais area – 6-8 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at WCCC, room 301
Machias/Harrington/Milbridge area – 6-8 pm on the 3rd Monday each month at a Machias location tbd

For more information or to register, please contact Theresa Fisk, District Early Childhood and Youth Coordinator – 207-956-2070 or email: theresa.fisk@maine.edu

Standing Meetings

Calais Area Breast Cancer Support Group: meets on the 4th Friday of each month at 3 PM at the Calais United Methodist Church, 849 Main St. (downstairs parlor), in Calais. This free “gathering” is a comforting and safe environment to find encouragement and hope. Open to all that have a breast cancer diagnosis. FMI call Marianne at 454-0501. Download a flyer for more information.

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. Contact Lisa King for more information.

Work Group & Poverty Busters: Join this meeting of direct service providers to share resources and network with other providers in your area. Notes from September meeting coming soon. It’s not too early to RSVP for the October 3rd meeting at SCEC from 1 — 3:30 pm.

Needs & Offers

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

Evening Positions Needed: Downeast Community Partners, early childhood partner with Family Futures Downeast, is currently seeking the following positions for their evening program:

Food Service Technician, Calais – 8 hours per week; Tuesday and Thursday 3-7 pm
Assistant Preschool Teacher, Machias – 10 hours per week; Tuesday and Thursday 4-9 pm
Preschool and Infant/Toddler float staff (additional to teaching staff) – Machias and Calais – 10 hours per week; Tuesday and Thursday 4-9 pm

Download this flyer for application information.

Foster Families Needed! Many people may have seen the 2000 pinwheels at UMM representing the 2000 children in Maine in foster care. Many more Foster parents are needed across the entire state, as explained in this article shared by Rose St. Louis of Community Health and Counseling Services. In Washington and Hancock Counties Contact Jennifer Johnson at 610-8016 to learn more about ways you can support Foster Care.

AmeriCorps RecoveryCorps Coaches Needed: Healthy Acadia is excited to be launching Maine RecoveryCorps, an AmeriCorps program that will expand recovery coaching to strengthen recovery support services in our communities and to improve recovery success among individuals facing substance use disorders. This grant will support 30 AmeriCorps “RecoveryCorps” members (18 full-time and 12 part-time) who will serve as recovery coaches throughout Northeastern Maine. Each RecoveryCorps member will serve at an organization in one of these regions and provide peer recovery coach services to those seeking recovery. We are currently accepting applications from individuals who are interested in serving as RecoveryCorps recovery coaches, either full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (6-8 hours per week). Please see the RecoveryCorps application instructions and position description here. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue to be accepted until positions are filled. Service terms begin on September 24, 2018 or October 15, 2018. Download a flyer to share with interested friends and colleagues.

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