Family Program Office
MAY
22 May 2013 » Welcome to Lee Maine
An Evening of Support for Cumberland County Veterans! 6-8 One Longfellow Square, Portland, ME Free Admission Click here for details.
22 May 2013 » American Red Cross Blood Drive
Key Bank (1 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner) - Wednesday, May 22nd (noon - 5pm)
22 May 2013 » Understanding the Family Law Process
On Wednesday May 22nd at 3pm Attorney Kim Pittman This presentation will be broadcasted live at participating public libraries. Check with your local library to see if they are participating. More information at http://www.lawyersinlibraries.org
22 May 2013 » Welcome to Lee, ME
from 6pm to 8pm The Portland Maine Military and Community Network is hosting a free screening of the film Welcome to Lee Maine at One Longfellow Square, Portland, ME. This showing will be followed by a panel discussion with the director Bill Perna, veterans, clinicians and surviving family members.
23 May 2013 » Military Kids Club, Bangor
24 May 2013 » Military Kids Club, Augusta
25 May 2013 » Maine Veterans Memorial Grave Flag Program
The American Legion is looking for volunteers to help place flags on the graves at the Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemeteries. Click here for details.
25 May 2013 » FRG Volunteer Training, Bangor
Sign up at www.jointservicessupport.org
27 May 2013 » Miles for Mills 5K
The 2nd Annual Miles for Mills is on Memorial Day, May 27th 2013 at the Cony High School Track in Augusta. Registration begins at 7:00 am and the RACE BEGINS at 8:00 am. Registration prior to the race is $20. Registration on race day is $25. Registration ONLINE at https://www.runreg.com/Net/3513
28 May 2013 » Military Appreciation Sea Dogs Baseball Game
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JUNE
5 June 2013 » American Red Cross Blood Drive
KV YMCA (31 Union Street) - Augusta (noon - 5pm)
7-8 June 2013 » Sport & Spirit Weekend, Cape Cod, MA
Combat-wounded veterans and one companion are invited to come enjoy the beauty of Cape Cod and experience adaptive sports and recreation at its finest - free of charge! This is a collaborative event with Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers Adaptive Sport & Recreation Activities Include: Cycling, Lobstering, Tennis, Fishing, Kayaking, Massage Therapy, Basketball, Yoga, Archery and Music. Accommodations and meals provided: Accessible Cabins or Tents at Camp Wingate Kirkland in Yarmouthport, MA. Please call Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers at 877-976-7272 for more information and to register! Click here http://teamusa.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe2ee1d9a4ac18cc055a79422&id=023795d77b&e=45102e685a for the event flyer.
7 June 2013 » American Red Cross Blood Drive
MGMC (6 East Chestnut Street) - Augusta (10am - 4pm)
8 June 2013 » Motorcycle Charity Ride
To Benefit: Wounded Heroes Program of Maine and the Maine Infantry Foundation on SATURDAY June 8th, 2013 @ 10:00 A.M. (Rain Date June 9th) REGISTRATION FROM 9:00 – 9:45 DAY OF RIDE at the The M Room @ Millennium at 416 OXBOW Rd, PALMYRA ME
Click here for details
Registration form
8 June 2013 » Hope for Kate Fundraiser for a Military Family
Click here for details on how to help support a fellow military family
8 June 2013 » American Red Cross Blood Drive
Christ Episcopal Church (2 Dresden Avenue) - Gardiner (9am - 2pm)
13 June 2013 » American Red Cross Blood Drive
St. Francis Church (130 Route 133) - Winthrop (1pm - 6pm)
14 June 2013 » Veterans Creative Arts Festival Augusta Civic Center
15 June 2013 » House in the Woods Golf Tournament
Rocky Knoll Golf Club - Orrington The funds raised will be used to continue providing therapeutic, recreational and education retreats to assist service members and their families.
Click here for details.
15 June 2013 » Resilience Training for military family members and volunteers, Augusta
Sign up at www.jointservicessupport.org
16 June 2013 » Personal Health and Wellness Readiness, Augusta
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18 June 2013 » American Red Cross Blood Drive
Department of Transportation (24 Child Street0 - Augusta (7am - noon)
20 June 2013 » American Red Cross Blood Drive
Department of Labor (45 Commerce Drive) - Augusta (8am - 1pm)
21 June 2013 » American Red Cross Blood Drive
1-7-10 Bowling (2246 N. Belfast Drive) - Augusta (noon - 5pm)
22 June 2013 » Run For Cash 5K
Register at http://runforcash.org
24-26 June 2013 » Teen White Water Rafting
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25 June 2013 » American Red Cross Blood Drive
Eastside Wellness(6 Elkins Lane) - Augusta (9am - 2pm)
27 June 2013 » American Red Cross Blood Drive
Seventh Day Adventist Church (584 Maine Avenue) - Farmingdale (noon - 5pm)
27 June 2013 » 2013 Annual Army/Air Golf Tournament Bangor Muni 0800
The proceeds will be going to the Maine Veterans Home here in Bangor. Registration is open you can mail your team to the club or email it to todd.j.falone.mil@mail.mil and pay the day of the tournament, registration will begin at 0700. We are only allowed 36 teams so please register soon. Thanks for all the support in this great event and see you all at the golf course. As always we will have a great BBQ and prizes at the club following the tournament.
Registration
Sponsor-Letter
27 June 2013 » Military Kids Club, Augusta
28 June 2013 » Maine Military and Community Network Annual Conference
The Maine Military & Community Network is holding the 3rd Annual Statewide Conference at the Central Maine Community College. Theme for the event is "Military Children & Families". Keynote Speaker will be Allyson Handley, Ed. D., president of University of Maine Augusta. Specific focus will be placed upon the education experience faced by children and families of Military Members as well as the impact of deployment upon the family unit.
28 June 2013 » FRG Volunteer Training, Bangor
JULY
14-20 July 2013 » Youth Camp Week 1
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20 July 2013 » Port Harbor Marine Veterans Appreciation Fishing Tournament (Tournament is full)
21-27 July 2013 » Youth Camp Week 2
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AUGUST
2-3 Augusta 2013 » PAIRS Essentials VA Couple Retreat Poland Springs Resort
9-hour training introduces essential PAIRS (practical application of intimate relationship skills) for enhanced communication, self-worth, empathy, emotional expression, and healthy conflict resolution. Begins Friday night with dinner at 6:00 p.m. and ends by 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. For Active duty military personnel, Guard, Reserves, and Veterans without regard to the years they served, and their spouses/ partners. First priority will be given to our returning Iraq/Afghanistan Vets. A special grant covers registration, one night of lodging, and three meals. Travel to the hotel is not covered. You must attend the entire event to be eligible for the grant. Additional nights are at your own expense, and Poland Spring is offering a reduced rate for a second night! To REGISTER for retreats or for more information call:
Kathleen Gagnon Rood, Togus VAMC, Maine 207-623-8411 X 5470 kathleen.gagnon-rood2@va.gov
18 Augusta 2013 » Maine Wounded Warrior Shootout
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25 Augusta 2013 » Maine Wounded Warrior Shoot Out, Anson, ME
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25 Augusta 2013 » Run for the Fallen
September
27-28 September 2013 » PAIRS Essentials VA Couple Retreat Poland Springs Resort
9-hour training introduces essential PAIRS (practical application of intimate relationship skills) for enhanced communication, self-worth, empathy, emotional expression, and healthy conflict resolution. Begins Friday night with dinner at 6:00 p.m. and ends by 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. For Active duty military personnel, Guard, Reserves, and Veterans without regard to the years they served, and their spouses/ partners. First priority will be given to our returning Iraq/Afghanistan Vets. A special grant covers registration, one night of lodging, and three meals. Travel to the hotel is not covered. You must attend the entire event to be eligible for the grant. Additional nights are at your own expense, and Poland Spring is offering a reduced rate for a second night! To REGISTER for retreats or for more information call:
Kathleen Gagnon Rood, Togus VAMC, Maine 207-623-8411 X 5470 kathleen.gagnon-rood2@va.gov
October
4-5 October 2013 » PAIRS Essentials VA Couple Retreat Poland Springs Resort
9-hour training introduces essential PAIRS (practical application of intimate relationship skills) for enhanced communication, self-worth, empathy, emotional expression, and healthy conflict resolution. Begins Friday night with dinner at 6:00 p.m. and ends by 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. For Active duty military personnel, Guard, Reserves, and Veterans without regard to the years they served, and their spouses/ partners. First priority will be given to our returning Iraq/Afghanistan Vets. A special grant covers registration, one night of lodging, and three meals. Travel to the hotel is not covered. You must attend the entire event to be eligible for the grant. Additional nights are at your own expense, and Poland Spring is offering a reduced rate for a second night! To REGISTER for retreats or for more information call:
Kathleen Gagnon Rood, Togus VAMC, Maine 207-623-8411 X 5470 kathleen.gagnon-rood2@va.gov
