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CCC Wednesday Communique — May 18, 2022

Photo courtesy of the Dodo.com – for Animal People Happy Wednesday! New this week: Hospice Volunteer Training Downeast Hospice Volunteers invites you to attend our 6-day hospice volunteer training on June 16, 17, 23, 24, 28, 29 from 10 am — 3 pm (must attend all days) at Down East Community Hospital.  COVID-19 restrictions apply. Download a flyer to share.  Registration and pre-interview […]

CCC Wednesday Communique — May 11, 2022

Happy Wednesday! New this week: Living with Grief Conference Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County is hosting this year’s Hospice Foundation of America Living with Grief conference, titled Trauma and Loss, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. online via Zoom. The conference is offered free of charge; however, pre-registration by May 20 […]

CCC Wednesday Communique — May 4, 2022

Tomorrow is May 5th, Cinco de Mayo in Spanish.  This calendar day is celebrated in Mexico and in many regions of the USA as a holiday commemorating Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The Mexican Army, under the command of General Ignacio Zaragoza, was able to achieve victory over the French forces […]

CCC Wednesday Communique — April 27, 2022

Celebrate National Kids & Pets Day, tomorrow, April 28th!  “What better way is there to honor Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month than by celebrating National Kids and Pets Day on April 28 each year? Born out of a need to raise awareness about picking the right pet for children, this day also celebrates the […]

CCC Wednesday Communique — April 20, 2022

CCC staff, consultants and pets enjoying each other’s company in a hybrid meeting at Abby’s house.  Of course there was enough food for an army! Happy Wednesday! New this week: Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week Conference This is the G.E.A.R. Parent Network’s 17th year in partnering with the Office of Child and Family Services, in addition to the […]

CCC Wednesday Communique — April 13, 2022

Happy Easter this Sunday! Happy Wednesday! New this week: Children’s Day Mano en Mano and the Milbridge Public Library invite you to Día de los Niños (Children’s Day) Saturday, April 30th, from 12 – 3 pm at the Milbridge Public Library.  This is a free even for families with children of all ages.  Come enjoy games, […]

CCC Wednesday Communique — April 6, 2022

For cat lovers, according to National Today.com, “April 6 is the ‘purrfect’ day. It’s National Siamese Cat Day. This is the day we celebrate these most elegant cats. Siamese cats, also known as ‘Meezers,’ are one of the most popular cat breeds in the world. We love these gorgeous creatures, and we know you do, […]

CCC Wednesday Communique — March 30, 2022

Woke up to snow Monday morning Photo: Carol @ Comfort Spring on Instagram: “#spring #winter Happy Wednesday! New this week: G.E.A.R. Spring 2022 Workshop Schedule Download the new quarterly schedule of workshops offered by the G.E.A.R. Parent Network for spring 2022.  If you are interested in attending the special event series which begins this week, or the support group, […]

CCC Wednesday Communique — March 23, 2022

Today is National Puppy Day! Say hello to Reggie, newest member of the Redding household Happy Wednesday! New this week: Logical Consequences as Positive Parenting Join the CCC on Monday, April 25th, from 10-11 am for Logical Consequences as Positive Parenting, presented by Elin MacKinnon, LCSW.  In this brief training we will review the differences between natural […]

Wednesday Communique — March 9, 2022

And now for something completely ridiculous… Owl Kitty movie star!  See Owl kitty starring in Titanic and become an Owl Kitty fan.  See? You’ve already forgotten all the reasons to be stressing.  You’re welcome! Happy Wednesday! New this week: Impacts of Poverty on Students & Families Join the CCC from 9 — 11 am on […]