Looking for meaningful work? Our community needs 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 and certificate program. This training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies and equip you to work with children who qualify for services. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace. You will complete 12 online modules then three 4-hour live (in-person or virtual) sessions. Once the modules are completed, you will receive free online blood borne pathogen training and Child and Adult First Aid and CPR certification. In just 40 hours, our free remote training program can get you certified and on your way to a life-changing profession. Must be a Maine resident and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma, or equivalent, to become certified. Time Varies: Course is “At Your Own Pace”

About Jeffrey: As the Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine’s Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) through Woodfords Family Services, he recruits Behavior Health Professionals throughout the state. Jeffrey is here to provide answers to your questions and technical issues, should any arise. He is also a resource to connect you with service agencies once you have completed the training.

Winter is almost over, but spring is slow to come, and summer is so far away. So what is one to do? Join Ron in preparing a delicious seafood casserole and leave winter behind! Please preregister as we need a minimum of 6 people to run the course.

About Ron: From cooking to cars and much more, Ron is an avid aficionado of many trades. He regularly cooks for community and family events. Anyone who eats his cuisine will be sure to be back for seconds!

It’s not just a matter of teaching old, young, or other such “dogs” new tricks. You can do it! Technology is more user-friendly than you may realize. Learn the basics of informational and transferable skills focusing on what you want to do and how to simplify life using your computer, laptop, or tablet as well as the Internet and Gmail. Bring your laptop or tablet. If you need one to use, just let us know. Please pre-register as space is limited.

One of the longest-running classes at SVACE since 2017 is Tai Chi, hosted by Bob Mason. In this easygoing course, Bob taught us to recondition the mind and body simply through movement, breathing and focusing. He aptly called it “meditation in motion.” This course is now listed under the SENIOR CENTRAL section of our brochure. Bob has retired from our program, so a couple of loyal Tai Chi students are now leading the group in both the Qigong exercises and the Yang Style 24 forms as well as introducing new paragraphs of the 42 Form. Please join us this spring in the newly renovated Pike Hall in Cornish to renew your mind and body. Please pre-register as a minimum of 8 people is required to run the course.

One of the longest-running classes at SVACE since 2017 is Tai Chi, hosted by Bob Mason. In this easygoing course, Bob taught us to recondition the mind and body simply through movement, breathing and focusing. He aptly called it “meditation in motion.” This course is now listed under the SENIOR CENTRAL section of our brochure. Bob has retired from our program, so a couple of loyal Tai Chi students are now leading the group in both the Qigong exercises and the Yang Style 24 forms as well as introducing new paragraphs of the 42 Form. Please join us this spring in the newly renovated Pike Hall in Cornish to renew your mind and body. Please pre-register as a minimum of 8 people is required to run the course.

Repeated messages, experiences and influences in our lives cause habits to take hold in our subconscious minds. Discover the underlying mental and emotional connections that are not available to your conscious mind. Release the connections and replace them with connections to positive outcomes to support your success in beating those sugar cravings. Have a mat and pillow available for extra comfort. Pre-registration is required to receive pre-class readings and online link.

Here’s your chance to play this wonderfully versatile instrument. You’ll need a uke, curiosity, a passion for music, and time to practice. Join our no-stress program for lots of learning and laughs. Once you master the basics, you won’t want to stop. And, best of all, you don’t need to read music! Sign up, tune-up, and show up. Let your musical journey begin!

BUYING A UKE? Duncan can advise you concerning brands, prices, styles and sizes and recommend local shops where you can buy a good beginner uke, via email five days before class begins. PLEASE NOTE: The instructor will send an important email to your email address provided at registration five days before the class start date. Please read this email thoroughly before attending the first session. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Duncan Perry is a popular ukulele teacher and performer. He believes learning to play an instrument sharpens the brain AND helps reduce stress, bringing joy to ukulele players and audiences alike. Duncan has taught over 700 people to play the mighty uke!

In this one-night class, participants will learn the basics of digital photography: what you should have read in your owner’s manual but didn’t! Topics covered include camera settings, understanding exposure and white balance, and tips for making your best shots of various subjects. It’s a perfect session to attend BEFORE going on a vacation so you can take home your best shots. Preregistration is required to receive online link.

About Mike: Mike Leonard has been taking pictures for more than 40 years and among his favorite subjects to shoot are nighttime scenes including lightning and Aurora, and in the daytime, he likes shooting landscapes, seascapes, lighthouses and more. His work is frequently on covers of The Notes publication in Yarmouth, Maine, In the Maine Activities Guide, on the local CBS affiliate in weathercasts and his work has also been featured in books, magazines, annual reports, brochures, textbooks and nationally on the Weather Channel.