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Please contact the Prevention Council for more information on upcoming events:
Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
232 Court Street
Machias, ME 04654
Contact: Monica Olivares
molivares@sun-rise.org
www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Parenting in Recovery Weekly Support Group

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 1/1/2025    End Date: 3/26/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday

Time: 12pm

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: Join us for art activities and support in this amazing journey called parenthood. Share stories, find resources, get parenting information and so much more! Free and Open to the Public! No Registration Needed! For more information visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Machias Area Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 1/3/2025    End Date: 3/28/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Friday

Time: 10am-11am

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: Come and meet new friends and build those social connections! For parents and children from birth to 3 years old! For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or contact Monica Olivares at molivares@sun-rise.org or 255-8273 Every Friday at the Porter Library - 92 Court Street, Machias Free and All Are Welcome!

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Active Parenting- Co-Parenting and Divorce

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 1/29/2025    End Date: 3/19/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday from 3-4pm for 8 weeks

Time: 3pm-4pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: Learn the tools to make it work! Get information on adjusting to new roles while staying child focused! For more information visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org This course is free, open to all and held on zoom.

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Circle of Security

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 2/3/2025    End Date: 3/31/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday for 8 weeks from 2-3pm

Time: 2pm-3pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would be like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This course is free, open to the public and held on Zoom. For more information, please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 2/11/2025    End Date: 4/15/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday

Time: 9am-10am

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: This parenting opportunity is designed to give parents tips and tricks to help navigate through the different challenges of parenting. Topics include: Nurturing Parenting,Ages & Stages, Brain Development, Communicating with Respect, Building Self Worth, Understanding Feelings, Family Morals and Values, Praising Children, Positive Discipline, and Dealing with Stress. Come to one or all! These trainings are based on discussion, questions and interest! For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org or text/call 263-5270

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com