Many of our students have families, part-time or low-wage jobs, transportation issues, and of course many other financial challenges. Your generous donation of $10 will allow students with these unique challenges the opportunity to focus on their studies. Every donation is appreciated. Disbursements from this fund are approved by the Administrators of MMRACE on the basis of need. Thank you for your support.

Many of our students have families, part-time or low-wage jobs, transportation issues, and of course many other financial challenges. Your generous donation of $20 will allow students with these unique challenges the opportunity to focus on their studies. Every donation is appreciated. Disbursements from this fund are approved by the Administrators of MMRACE on the basis of need. Thank you for your support.

Our community is looking for individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life. Children’s Behavioral Health Services are vital to Maine’s children with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health Disorders and their families. And the need in our area is great! As an integral part of the child’s treatment team, a Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) has the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping a child grow and develop to their full potential. We are excited to connect our community with this wonderful ONLINE training program. The online training will equip you to help children who are currently in need for services. The training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace. You will complete 12 online modules then three four-hour live sessions. Once the modules are completed, you will receive free online blood borne pathogen training and virtual First Aid & CPR training if you do not already possess those certifications. The entire training requirements will take about 45 hours. Any individual who will be 18 years of age or older upon completion of the course, may register. This course is a free course.

For more information, contact Jeffrey Carpenter, Workforce Recruitment Specialist. 207-653-0907. jcarpenter@woodfords.org

We are all still feeling the stress of these times. Join Kathleen for this calming practice that will help you to boost your immune system. We will target releasing tension from problem areas with gentle movement and restorative yoga poses. We will also do some calming yogic breathing techniques and meditation to bring us into balance. The goal is to leave you feeling more relaxed and easeful after each class and to help bring equilibrium to body and mind. This class can be taken either in-person and will also be offered via ZOOM. Limit 20 students.

Join the A Family for ME program for a live and virtual conversation about becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent in Maine. Recruitment Specialists will be on hand to answer your questions and talk about the different ways to provide care for infants, teens, and siblings. If you have ever considered foster care or adoption, this is a great opportunity to learn more and have your questions answered! You will learn about the Licensing process, various ways to provide care and support, respite care, and other ways to assist Foster Families. Mondays, either 12:00-1:00 p.m., second Monday of the month (1 session) A Family for ME, via Zoom Self Supporting Fee: Free, Kasey McDonough, Recruitment Specialist Register at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/afamilyforme/783429

Yes, it’s true, you can, literally, breathe new life into your body. Every cell in your body is dependent on oxygen to create energy. And the amount of oxygen available to every cell in your body and brain is dependent on the quality of your breathing pattern and function. This class will train you, and your entire respiratory system, to be more efficient at delivering blood, oxygen, glucose, and nutrients to all those cells. Whether you’re an athlete or not, the secret to greater strength and endurance starts, and ends, with the strength of your respiratory system. Limit 20. Week 1: Breathing Pattern Awareness You will develop an awareness of common breathing pattern dysfunctions. Learn optimal breathing and begin awareness of your own breathing patterns. Several activities will be included to establishing your own fitness baseline. Creating a 10-week journal Week 2: Respiratory Muscle Training Learn how to improve the strength of the respiratory system and inspiratory muscles. Learn how inspiratory muscles are responsible for doing ‘the work’ of breathing when drawing in fresh air and oxygen. When these muscles tire, your whole body will tire. We’ll practice exercises to ‘strength train’ the entire Respiratory muscles system. Week 3: Endurance Training Establish your own target heart rate for maximum fat burning. Learn how and when to stretch. Take the Body Oxygen Level Testing. Experiment with different training styles. A week of Free Style Training. Week 4: Core Strength Training Principles of Core strength training. How to lift weights without hyperventilating. How to support and stabilize the back during exercise. Stabilizing exercises for beginners. Practice stabilization with during daily activities. Four week fitness assessment to compare with the week 1. Your 10-week journal.

Yes, it’s true, you can, literally, breathe new life into your body. Every cell in your body is dependent on oxygen to create energy. And the amount of oxygen available to every cell in your body and brain is dependent on the quality of your breathing pattern and function. This class will train you, and your entire respiratory system, to be more efficient at delivering blood, oxygen, glucose, and nutrients to all those cells. Whether you’re an athlete or not, the secret to greater strength and endurance starts, and ends, with the strength of your respiratory system. Limit 20. Week 1: Breathing Pattern Awareness You will develop an awareness of common breathing pattern dysfunctions. Learn optimal breathing and begin awareness of your own breathing patterns. Several activities will be included to establishing your own fitness baseline. Creating a 10-week journal Week 2: Respiratory Muscle Training Learn how to improve the strength of the respiratory system and inspiratory muscles. Learn how inspiratory muscles are responsible for doing ‘the work’ of breathing when drawing in fresh air and oxygen. When these muscles tire, your whole body will tire. We’ll practice exercises to ‘strength train’ the entire Respiratory muscles system. Week 3: Endurance Training Establish your own target heart rate for maximum fat burning. Learn how and when to stretch. Take the Body Oxygen Level Testing. Experiment with different training styles. A week of Free Style Training. Week 4: Core Strength Training Principles of Core strength training. How to lift weights without hyperventilating. How to support and stabilize the back during exercise. Stabilizing exercises for beginners. Practice stabilization with during daily activities. Four week fitness assessment to compare with the week 1. Your 10-week journal.

Buying your first house is truly a big deal! In this 8-hour, in person class we will cover everything you need to know about the buying process and owning a home afterwards. You will learn the steps involved in buying, how to set goals, and prepare for homeownership, explore loan products and credit, protect and grow your investment, and how to avoid being ripped off. A Homebuyers Education Certificate can help you access down payment assistance or mortgage products that require HUD-certified home buyers education - and it is good for two years. Register here at midmaine.maineadulted.org and the computer program will take you to the KVCAP registration site to finish the registration process - that cost will be $30. Limit 24 students. Tuesday - Thursday, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Feb. 7 - 9 (3 sessions) Messalonskee High School, Room 305 Self-Supporting Fee: Free, Laurie Wadsworth, of the KVCAP Housing Services Program

Register here: http://reg.planetReg.com/E1181233710888