Health & Wellness

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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)

with Lorna Collins

$1,300 More Info

The 180 hour Certified Nursing Assistant Course is designed to prepare the student to be a Nursing Assistant. Call the Adult Ed Office at 778-3460 for an application, registration requirements and placement on a waiting list. Details regarding dates, location and fees will be provided to participants as the class list is completed.

Assessments required.

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HOMEMADE GOAT MILK SOAP

with Karen Shumac

Oct

October 28th to November 4th, 2021

$40 More Info

Over the course of 2 sessions, we will transform common kitchen ingredients into beautiful handcrafted soap. On the first night, we will briefly discuss the science of soap making, safety tips, tools and ingredients. Then using a basic recipe we will combine vegetable oils and goat milk into a simple but luxurious soap the likes of which you will not find on the grocery store shelf. On the second night we will expand our repertoire by adding the color, scent, and/or exfoliant of your choice. Each participant will go home with serveral bars of soap.

Materials: $15 pay to instructor at 1st class

Waiting list available

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KNIT AND/OR CROCHET

with Tina Collins

Nov

November 1st to 22nd, 2021

$45 More Info

Knit or crochet something special! This course is designed for the novice or someone who wants a refresher or just to practice skills. Please bring knitting needles and/or a crochet hook and a skein of yarn.

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ANDROSCOGGIN HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING

with Kasey McDonough

Free More Info

Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice, a non-profit organization, is looking for hospice volunteers to provide companionship to patients and respite for family members. During training you will learn the history and philosophy of hospice, family dynamics, spirituality, communication, adult disease process and other end-of-life issues. Training includes both classroom time and online training. Volunteers are asked to make a 1-year commitment 2-4 hours per week.

DATES: TBD

Online registration unavailable

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A TASTE OF COMPASSION

with Sheila Adkins

Dec

December 2nd to 9th, 2021

$45 More Info

New to Compassionate Integrity Training (CIT)? Would you like to learn new skills and practices for becoming more resilient? Our two week mini course will help you calm your body and mind, become more emotionally aware, and learn to practice compassion for yourself and others. You can expect small group discussions, experiential learning activities, and reflective writing activities.

There is 2 sessions you may choose from:

November 1 & November 8 - Mondays - 6:00 - 8:00pm

December 2 & December 9 - Thursdays - 6:00 - 8:00pm

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BECOMING A RESOURCE FAMILY IN MAINE

with Kasey McDonough

Free More Info

Start your journey to becoming a foster or adoptive parent with this class! After registering, you will be sent a link to access an information video. The licensing process, available resources, supports, and next steps for those interested are among the topics covered. Foster families and homes are needed in every Maine community. Children in foster care need supportive adults to provide loving homes until they can be safely reunited with their family. Come learn more to see if this could be you. Limit 25 students. Start Date and Time will be at your convenience once you register and receive the emailed link. Viewing usually takes 1 hour for 1 session

kmcdonough@spurwink.org or 207-391-8966

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