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


Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 12/10/2024    End Date: 2/20/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday at 12pm

Time: 12pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: Learn how substance and trauma impacts parenting. Focus on how to restore the parent and child relationship and strengthen this connection moving forward. This class is offered weekly every Tuesday at 12pm. For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org or call/text 263-5270. This course is free and open to the public

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

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Ellsworth Weekly Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 1/2/2025    End Date: 3/27/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday

Time: 10am

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

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

Additional Information: Bring your infants and toddlers and come play, meet new friends and build those social connections every Thursday! We meet at the Downeast Community Partners building, 19 Avery Lane. Rain or shine, and all year! For more information call or text 207-271-8199

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

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Milbridge Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 1/8/2025    End Date: 3/26/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday

Time: 10am

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

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

Additional Information: Come play for an hour of fun and connection in Milbridge! We are meeting at the Milbridge Commons playground under the shade tent(next to the playground!). If weather is wet or cold we'll be inside the Women for Healthy Rural Living office, across the street, 87 Main Street, Milbridge Maine. For more information call/text 207-271-8199

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

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 1/23/2025    End Date: 2/13/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday for 4 Weeks

Time: 2pm-3pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: Learn about your child’s brain development and parenting methods for each developmental stage. These parenting strategies increase positive behavior and strengthen your relationship! 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


Circle of Security

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 2/3/2025    End Date: 3/24/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday for 8 weeks

Time: 12pm

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 all 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