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Living Well with Chronic Pain
Living Well with Chronic Pain
This class is designed for people who have a diagnosis of chronic pain, offering strategies for dealing with their symptoms. Topics include: techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep, appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, appropriate use of medications, communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, nutrition, pacing activity and rest, and how to evaluate new treatments.
Better Health Now with Diabetes
Better Health Now with Diabetes
Better Health with Diabetes is a free mail order toolkit for those who have or are at risk of diabetes and/or their caregivers. Participants must pre-register to receive their toolkit workshop materials and work with a certified leader via telephone or ZOOM at predetermined times either by yourself or in small groups. This process allows the participant all of the educational benefits of the Living Well with Diabetes workshop and equips them with tools to effectively manage their ongoing condition(s), all while maintaining social distancing from their home.
3 events,
Gold Leaf Senior College Summer semester sign-up
Gold Leaf Senior College Summer semester sign-up
Registration is now open for our summer semester. Gold Leaf is for people 50 or older. Summer programs include activities ranging from educational classes to social activities. Please go to our website at (goldleafinstitute.org) to view our offerings and sign-up.
3 events,
Narrow Gauge Quilters
Narrow Gauge Quilters
Narrow Gauge Quilters' have started the new "quilt year". Meetings are 2x a month at Phillips Library ~ Next meeting is Oct 21st this week. New and experienced quilters all welcomed!
4 events,
Biz Fit: How do you get your business idea to “hatch?”
Biz Fit: How do you get your business idea to “hatch?”
How do you move from idea to action? (June 3rd is National Egg Day! Thank you to all you chicken farmers out there!) Let’s make some egg salad! This is an informal gathering of female entrepreneurs to share, learn, and network. Let’s brainstorm out loud, share ideas about what makes it easy or hard to get started, and motivate each other for spring. OPTIONAL fun exercise before we meet to get your juices flowing: Take the Momentum Builder Quiz– from the Maker’s Toolkit. Find out what you should be working on right now to grow your business and receive a personalized checklist of
June First Friday: Digital Tools for Small Business
June First Friday: Digital Tools for Small Business
With so many digital tools available, it can be hard to know what software or platform will actually help you stay organized, save time, and run your business efficiently. In this 1-hour workshop, WBC Marketing Expert Mercedes Arnold and WBC Advisor Lorri Brown will share an overview on popular digital tools that are out there to help you get and stay organized in your business. The resources shared in this workshop will help you find the right platforms for your business operations and help you feel confident implementing these tools in your day-to-day so you can work smarter not harder.
3 events,
City Lights North Summer Performing Arts Camp
City Lights North Summer Performing Arts Camp
20th Annual Summer Performing Arts Camp 8:00 am to 3:00 pm daily (including weekends) July 1-16 July 1 is registration: come between 8 and 12 to register and work a bit. Performance on the 16th. This program is free; it is a demanding pre-professional program in dance, singing, acting, fencing, and art. Ages 6-17. Teachers include: Russell Ferguson, Adrienne Hawkins, Braun Dapper, Hershey Bliss, Zakyia Watkins, Duggan Hill, and more. Call 207 778 9114 or text 617 543 9749 with any questions. COVID policy will depend on CDC guidelines and Franklin County transmission rates during the program.
3 events,
Living Well with Chronic Pain
Gold Leaf Senior College Summer semester sign-up
City Lights North Summer Performing Arts Camp
4 events,
Steps to Start a Business
Steps to Start a Business
The CEI Women’s Business Center (WBC) and Westbrook-based Common Threads of Maine (CTM) are collaborating in this in-person 4-part cohort. During each interactive session, participants will learn the steps to start a business, the key elements of financial projections, and how to develop a business plan. Existing business owners in the textile industry will join and share their experiences on how they started their business. Aspiring entrepreneurs in other industries may also benefit from this business training series. This program will take place in-person at Common Threads of Maine, 90 Bridge Street, Suite 305, Westbrook, ME 04092 The WBC and CTM monitor
4 events,
Get Ready for the Holidays- Shipping 101
Get Ready for the Holidays- Shipping 101
Topic: Business Basics In this first of our three-part series, WBC Consultant Cathy Roberts will review the basics of shipping for you small business, including cost control, packaging and streamlining your processes. Shipping 101 will begin with an overview of looking at how to charge for handling and shipping products. We will be looking at inside packaging to the outside box to determine projected costs. Packaging and shipping can be a statement about you and your business. We will also look at how your “story” can be reflected in these choices. There is much to consider in choosing your packaging
5 events,
Narrow Gauge Quilters
Narrow Gauge Quilters
Narrow Gauge Quilters' have started the new "quilt year". Meetings are 2x a month at Phillips Library ~ Next meeting is Oct 21st this week. New and experienced quilters all welcomed!
Getting Started with QuickBooks Online for Business Owners
Getting Started with QuickBooks Online for Business Owners
Launch and use QuickBooks Online like a pro! In this 4-part course, Kitty Barbee, of Barbee Business Services, will walk through the fundamentals of QuickBooks online so you can start utilizing this bookkeeping software for your business. Kitty will take a step-by-step approach to setting up and navigating through the important functionality of QuickBooks Online for business owners. Join this cohort to learn how to enter invoices, sales receipts, and customer payments into QuickBooks Online. This workshop will cover common functions including utilizing the bank feed as well as reconciling accounts and running reports. This cohort is available to Maine-based
3 events,
Living Well with Chronic Pain
Gold Leaf Senior College Summer semester sign-up
City Lights North Summer Performing Arts Camp
5 events,
Narrow Gauge Quilters
Narrow Gauge Quilters
Narrow Gauge Quilters' have started the new "quilt year". Meetings are 2x a month at Phillips Library ~ Next meeting is Oct 21st this week. New and experienced quilters all welcomed!
A Deep Dive into Instagram Reels
A Deep Dive into Instagram Reels
Are you stumped by Instagram Reels? WBC Social media consultant, Katie Kelley, will walk you through the basics of Instagram Reels including video creation tips using just your phone, audio choices and helpful apps to make creating Reels a breeze. We will explore best practices and examples, leaving time at the end for a Q + A session to ensure you leave feeling like you can go out and create Reels that day. Register Today!
Free ‘Bloomsday’ events in Farmington
Free ‘Bloomsday’ events in Farmington
June 16th, 1904 marks the day when James Joyce's novel Ulysses takes place. This day is now celebrated the world over as "Bloomsday" after the title character, fictional Leopold Bloom.
3 events,
Hunger Solutions Exchange, hosted by the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area
Hunger Solutions Exchange, hosted by the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is hosting the first Hunger Solutions Exchange to bring together all responding to food insecurity in greater Franklin County. Whether you are operating, supporting, donating to, collaborating with or volunteering at a pantry, meal program, annual holiday dinner, blessing box, Little Free Pantry, or other way of providing food free of charge to the people of greater Franklin County, we hope you will join us at the University of Maine at Farmington, North Dining Hall and Roberts Courtyard from 8:30 a.m. to noon on June 17. The first Hunger Solutions Exchange will provide the
3 events,
Gold Leaf Senior College Summer semester sign-up
City Lights North Summer Performing Arts Camp
Chewonki’s Biomes Program
Chewonki’s Biomes Program
Join the Strong Public Library as we kick off the summer with a fun, interactive program that includes a surprise live animal guest! Explore Earth’s biomes with Chewonki’s traveling natural history program. A variety of different biomes will be showcased, including one from far away, and two from closer to home–the ocean, and our temperate forest. Event held in the Forster Memorial Building in Strong.
3 events,
Boundaries for a Thriving Business
Boundaries for a Thriving Business
Many female business owners find that they are repeatedly asked to do unpaid work, work that is not within their skill set, or work that leaves them tired and at risk of burnout. However, running a business is not inherently draining -- especially when you have the tools to set healthy boundaries. In this 6-week cohort lead by Hannah Curtis, we will combine structured discussions and skill-building instruction to help you learn to say no, set limits, prioritize your work, and build and grow a business that really works for you. Join a group of supportive women business owners from
3 events,
Narrow Gauge Quilters
Narrow Gauge Quilters
Narrow Gauge Quilters' have started the new "quilt year". Meetings are 2x a month at Phillips Library ~ Next meeting is Oct 21st this week. New and experienced quilters all welcomed!
3 events,
Morning Flow Yoga
Morning Flow Yoga
Morning Flow Yoga With Carrol & Robert Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Base Lodge at Saddleback Mountain Settle into a peaceful state and gentle flow with this beginner-level yoga class at Saddleback. Morning Flow Class is designed with appropriate asanas (postures) to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. This one-hour class will help prepare you to joyfully tackle pursuits of the day. Robert and Carol Patenaude co-teach the Saturday Morning Flow series. They completed their 500-hour yoga teacher training together. They are also Reiki Masters and own and operate a generational family dental practice. Robert has a BA in
2 events,
Gold Leaf Senior College Summer semester sign-up
City Lights North Summer Performing Arts Camp
3 events,
3 Day Fly Fishing Experience
3 Day Fly Fishing Experience
Enjoy a 3-day fly fishing experience led by our own Dr. Bill Richards, a Master Registered Maine Guide! Day 1: Introduction to the “Art of Fly Fishing” - A little history of the Rangeley Region. An overview of fly fishing equipment and its application. Demonstration of the “overhead cast” and proper body position, fly rod grip, and mechanics and begin to practice your skills with Coach Bill. Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Day 2: Student Practice Sessions - Coach will offer feedback and constructive tips to help improve and perfect your cast. Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Day 3: Guided
4 events,
Narrow Gauge Quilters
Narrow Gauge Quilters
Narrow Gauge Quilters' have started the new "quilt year". Meetings are 2x a month at Phillips Library ~ Next meeting is Oct 21st this week. New and experienced quilters all welcomed!
3 events,
Morning Flow Yoga
Morning Flow Yoga
Morning Flow Yoga With Carrol & Robert Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Base Lodge at Saddleback Mountain Settle into a peaceful state and gentle flow with this beginner-level yoga class at Saddleback. Morning Flow Class is designed with appropriate asanas (postures) to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. This one-hour class will help prepare you to joyfully tackle pursuits of the day. Robert and Carol Patenaude co-teach the Saturday Morning Flow series. They completed their 500-hour yoga teacher training together. They are also Reiki Masters and own and operate a generational family dental practice. Robert has a BA in