Opening Minds News Today

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples Post 112 of the American Legion in Oxford is planning to host a Memorial Day celebration at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at the post at 169 King St. It is to be an outdoor ceremony, unless weather forces the event to be moved indoors. Refreshments will be served. […]

Local volunteers were recognized for their commitment to improving their communities at Hanover County’s 2024 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards ceremony on April 15. The County received 32 nominations, with eight

Ottawa investing over $800,000 for program that includes training, audits, pilot with employers

Employers who want to foster a psychologically safe workplace are getting more support from the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). It's developing

LEWISTON - SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging, is bringing back Opening Minds through Art (OMA), a program that strives to bring joy, art, and pride to people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s in our community. Through a series of classes, OMA engages people with dementia in creating free-wheeling art. OMA classes will

LEWISTON - SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in March. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment

A charitable fund now provides grants to area nonprofits that assist the elderly

Touted as the first program of its kind in pro sports, First Line aims to teach players about topics such as depression and anxiety.

Whenever Blake Wheeler endured mental health challenges in his hockey career, he felt better when he talked about them and sought help. When the NHL Players' Association introduced a pilot program to teach the basics of mental health, Wheeler was on board to give it a try. On Wednesday the union unveiled its First Line program, an initiative with Mental Health Commission of Canada that is now available to players who want to learn more about the topic.

ONTARIO — In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Opening Minds of the Communities Club at Snake River Correctional Institution’s Minimum facility recently channeled their fundraising efforts to benefit