Restorative Training will be offered in Norway Maine June 26

NORWAY — The Alan Day Community Garden and Oxford County Wellness Collaborative will offer a training opportunity for anyone who wants to learn to hold conversations that foster trust, commitment, and a sense of belonging.
The session is 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at the Alan Day Community Garden, 26 Whitman St.

In a “Restorative Community,” members practice being more inclusive in the way we communicate with one another through acknowledging each others gifts while also understanding the challenges that may cause someone to feel isolated and disconnected within their community. We interact with our peers everyday in meetings, on specific projects, or just in simple conversations on the street. These trainings aim to restore how we interact with our neighbors in a more meaningful, respectful way. Learning and practicing these skills is a productive step towards creating a healthier community.
This training is extremely useful for those who already work with, or would like to connect to, a diverse group of people, including young adults, who may not always feel confident to participate within their communities. The training has been shown to empower participants to directly address personal and community improvement.
The training is free and includes refreshments and a healthy meal. The priority is to make this experience available to everyone who is interested. Those who find the training valuable are invited to make a donation so the collaborative can offer additional trainings.
The Wellness Collaborative’s mission is to engage all community members in working together to transform personal, environmental and economic health by building strong relationships among people and organizations. The group is grounded in the belief that as individuals and organizations, we are most effective when working together towards common goals rather than separately trying to reach the same goals.
The Oxford County Wellness Collaborative is administered by Healthy Oxford Hills, a healthy community coalition and a department of Stephens Memorial Hospital. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 207-739-6222.