by maineseacoast | Jul 17, 2017 | Colket Center, Island Health, News, Sunbeam
NAMI Clinical Director Greg Marley
BAR HARBOR, ME – National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) clinical director Greg Marley will offer a presentation on suicide prevention from the Mission Telemed/ZOOM room at the Colket Center on July 27th at 4 pm. Director Marley’s presentation will be viewed on Islesford and Great Cranberry Island.
Margaret Snell, Island Health Associate says Marley’s “presentation is geared toward the island communities, especially leaders or those who are likely to respond to a person in crisis (EMT, clergy, etc).”
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for Americans affected by mental illness.
For more information contact Director of Island Health Sharon Daley, RN or 287-5097.
by maineseacoast | Jul 17, 2017 | Colket Center, Events, Scott Planting, Sunbeam
BAR HARBOR, ME — On July 18th, the Mission hosts a summer pilot program related to our work, Porch Pondering, featuring guest presenters and Mission program staff.
Our July 18th Porch Pondering topic is trends on Maine Islands. Island Health Director, Sharon Daley, and Island Outreach Director Douglas Cornman, will join the Island Institute’s executive vice president for research and strategy Heather Deece, Ph.D.
The first Porch Pondering focused on youth education. Our panel featured EdGE director Charlie Harrington, Sunrise County Economic Council executive director Charles J. Rudelitch, and Maine Community Foundation director of education initiatives Cherie Galyean.
Contact Maine Seacoast Mission for more information 207-287-5097.
by maineseacoast | Jul 12, 2017 | Downeast Campus, Events
Volunteers Bonnie, Elaine, and Robbie (Photo by Jillian)
Please join us, July 16, for this Sunday’s Downeast Table of Plenty. If you’d like to host a meal, please go to the calendar website Sign Up and schedule your Sunday or contact Wendy Harrington.
Cherryfield, ME — Sunday afternoons, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at our Downeast Table of Plenty, everyone is welcome to share satisfying, home-cooked meals.
People age two to ninety, from every segment of the community attend. Music, conversation, and laughter preside. Hunger and loneliness are nowhere in sight.
The Table of Plenty takes place in the EdGE building on our Downeast Campus every Sunday, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Meals are provided by volunteers.
If you would like to host a meal, you can go to the calendar website Sign Up and schedule your Sunday or contact Wendy Harrington.
by maineseacoast | Jul 11, 2017 | Downeast Campus, Events, Joan's Coffee House
Joan’s Coffee House, Downeast Campus, Friday, July 14
Every Friday morning, the Downeast Campus opens its doors to anyone who wants to enjoy coffee, goodies, and a chance to visit with neighbors.
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by maineseacoast | Jul 9, 2017 | Colket Center, News, Sunbeam
L-R: Rob Benson and Howie Motenko (Photo by Ann Cox Halkett)
Artist Howie Motenko with former Sunbeam minister Rob Benson at the Artist’s Opening Reception at the Colket Center, Thursday, July 6, 2017. Mr. Motenko presented Mr. Benson one of his light painting photos from Matinicus. Benson was instrumental in suggesting Motenko’s “Painting Islands” project in collaboration with Mission Island Outreach director Douglas Cornman and the Sunbeam V..