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C.A.R.E.S Monthly Support Group
with AFFM
with Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine Make connections with other adoptive, foster, and kinship families, and get advice. Childcare is provided. Register at affm.net/cares-rsvp Every first Tuesday starting 1/6, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Technology Support: 1 on 1 appointments
with Jamie Newton
Need some help with your technology? Book a one on one session with Jamie and we’ll work through your questions together! Learn the basics, get help with email, internet safety, and how to use your device. Call our office to make an appointment: 207-247-2022.
"Building Connections" - Social & Collaboration Skills
with Jenn Durrua
Discover how to strengthen your communication and buildmeaningful connections in this social skills program designed for current (age 18+) or former students of RSU57 Special Education/504 services, and young adults with ASD, or mental health diagnoses that impair socialization. Through engaging games, creative projects, and practical real-life activities, you’ll develop teamwork, active listening, conflict-resolutionskills, and much more.
No class 2/18 or 4/22
Chair Yoga
Stay active and flexible with our chair yoga classes! Perfect for older adults and those with limited mobility or those simply trying to gently build more strength and flexibility, these classes make yoga accessible to everyone by using the support of a chair! Gentle stretches, guided breathing, and simple movements help improve circulation, ease joint stiffness, and support balance — all while reducing stress and promoting relaxation. Chair yoga is a safe and enjoyable way to maintain strength, flexibility, and connect body and mind, no matter your fitness level!
Toddler Time: Parents Coffee Hour
with MACE Staff
We’re partnering with Parsons Memorial Library to bring a guest speaker to the first Toddler Time of each month. Learn more about resources available for families while your kids play in the library. 1st Thursday starting 2/5, 10:00-11:00
Folk Art Rug Hooking
with Janet Conner
Like all old fashioned crafts, rug hooking is low-tech, simple and lots of fun! You can easily incorporate rovings, hand spun and commercial yarns, felting techniques and embellishments, once you have mastered the basics. Learn the sequence and procedure of rug hooking, from start to finish. Every step will be demonstrated. We will discuss the history and tradition of primitive rug hooking, learn about finding and preparing materials, and research sources for design inspiration. You will choose from a variety of simple folk art designed rug hooking KITS, for a small mat or chair pad, purchased directly from the instructor. Your hand made rug hooking kit will include everything needed: hook, instructions, design suggestions, binding, burlap, hoop and a selection of one-of-a-kind heirloom and hand dyed wools. If you have a favorite pair of sharp fabric scissors, please bring these to class. Materials fee varies based on project. Estimated between $40-60.
Cooking as a Family
with UMaine Cooperative Extension
Join us for this fun nutrition class for the whole family. We’ll focus on choosing healthy foods, food budgeting, meal planning, food safety, cooking tips, and more.
This class is held in partnership with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).