Cochrane Program & Activity Guide
THINGS TO DO JULY 28-AUGUST 25
PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (DROP-IN, IN PERSON) OUTDOOR ADVENTURE (IN PERSON, DROP IN) Join the Family Resource Network at parks in Cochrane for a fun-filled morning! You and your child will enjoy activities while connecting to the many resources we have to offer! Check out www.cochrane.ca/ DocumentCenter/View/156/PlaygroundParks for a map of playgrounds and parks in Cochrane, and look out for our connector van. Program cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather. Date
Time
Location
Tue Aug 9
10-11am
Matt Krol Park (160 Riverview Circle)
Wed Aug 10
10-11am
Murphy Brothers Park (26 Gleneagles Terrace)
Tue Aug 16
10-11am
Elizabeth Barrett Playground (605 4 Ave N)
Wed Aug 17
10-11am
Samuel Spicer Park (West McManus Rd)
Fri Aug 19
10-11am
William Camden Park (Glenwood Cres & Glenbrook Cres)
Mon Aug 22
10-11am
Fireside Park (Fireside Gate)
Fri Aug 26
10-11am
Dewey Blaney Park (2 Carolina Dr)
Mon Aug 29
10-11am
West Terrace Park (West Terrace)
Tue Aug 30
10-11am
Centennial Park (William Str & Pope Ave)
MUSIC & RHYME WIGGLE TIME (DROP-IN, AGES 3-5, PARENTED) Come join us for singing, moving, playing instruments and listening to stories that will immerse you and your child in music and wonder. Experience the many benefits of music in early childhood. Date
Time
Wed Aug 10 & 17
1:30-2:15pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Time
Location
PRESCHOOLERS: (AGES 3-5, PARENTED) Mon Aug 22 & 29
1:30-2pm
Date
Time
Watch
Thu Aug 11
1:30-2:30pm
Zoom info shared upon registration
PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR KINDERGARTEN (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Is your little one starting Kindergarten this fall? Join us as we discuss some key strategies, tips, and identify skills your child should be demonstrating as they enter kindergarten. Date
Time
Watch
Mon Aug 15
1:30-2:30pm
Zoom info shared upon registration
TRIPLE P TIP TALK PRIMARY SCHOOLERS: SCREEN TIME (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Join an accredited Triple P Practitioner online for practical information and strategies on how to help you establish healthy screen time habits and routines, and deal with conflict over screen time. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Aug 18
1:30-2:30pm
Zoom info shared upon registration
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: SUPPORTING YOUR PARTNER (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Children do best in stable, predictable, caring environments where conflict is low, parents communicate well and disagreements are resolved. Join an accredited Triple P Practitioner online for practical information and strategies to help you work together as a parenting team and reduce the impact of any conflict on your child’s development. Date
Time
Watch
Wed Aug 24
1:30-2:30pm
Zoom info shared upon registration
Location
PEEK-A-BOOK (DROP-IN) Join us this summer for some story time fun! Story time offers a great opportunity to enhance your child’s curiosity, develop their social and literacy skills, increase their ability to sit and focus and so much more! Date
TRIPLE P TIP TALK TEENS: ENCOURAGING HEALTHY EATING (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Teenagers’ eating behaviour can be a source of frustration for many parents. Concerns range from teenagers who eat too much to those who refuse to eat anything they are offered. Join an accredited Triple P Practitioner online for practical information and strategies on how to promote healthy eating and enjoyable mealtimes.
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BABY STEPS (DROP-IN, PRENATAL-WALKING, PARENTED) Join us and connect with parents while babies explore new activities, songs and interact with other babies. Date
Time
Location
Tue Aug 23 & 30
9:30-11am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
FCSS: 403-851-2250 FRN: 403-851-2265 cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
Summer Wrap up Party! Wed, Aug 31, 10am-12pm Riverfront Park Join the Family Resource Network to wrap up summer! You and your child will enjoy activities while connecting to the many resources we have to offer!
THINGS TO DO
JULY 28-AUGUST 25
COCHRANE.CA/PROGRAMGUIDE
PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
WE CARE ABOUT YOU!
Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
COCHRANE & AREA RESOURCES & ESSENTIAL SERVICES (CARES) Connect with services and resources, get assistance and find ways to have fun. Download the app or visit: www.cochranecares.com
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR A NEW BABY (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) A new baby means some major changes for the entire family. Join an accredited Triple P Practitioner online for practical information and strategies to help you understand your child’s feelings and prepare them for the arrival of a new baby. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Aug 25
1:30-2:30pm
Zoom info shared upon registration
MENTAL HEALTH TIP If you need a change of scenery, find a new area or park to explore nearby.
Back to School Event Tue, Aug 23, 6-8pm Cochrane & Area Family Resource Network (FRN), 127 First Ave W Join us for an evening of back-to-school fun and connection! We will have a variety of partners on hand with resources, as well as lots of fun activities, games and a food truck!
WE HAVE AN APP THAT CAN HELP!
COCHRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY cochranepubliclibrary.ca
TD SUMMER READING CLUB Being a part of the Summer Reading Club is easy! Simply register online through the TD Summer Reading Club website, grab your notebook from the library, and read anywhere and anything! Earn treasure chest prizes for each page filled out in your notebook. Once your notebook is full, enter your name into our grand prize draw! LET’S GO LEGO - SATURDAYS 11AM-12PM Thanks to the generous support of the Totem Charitable Foundation and the Bow Rivers Edge Campground Society, we have TONS of new and exciting LEGO sets for you to explore! Drop in Saturdays (all ages) to come and experience the fun of LEGO! KEEP ACTIVE THIS SUMMER WITH THE LIBRARY Did you know we have tons of indoor and outdoor equipment that you can check out for FREE with your library card? Sign out yoga kits, camp gear, hiking poles and life jackets (all sizes + dog).
GIVE me
30
FITNESS TRAINING PROGRAM
FALL FIT UP FIT-UP
Need help with school supplies? Watch for more information coming out on how you can get support with your back to school needs. Eligibility includes proof of residency and GST documentation listing dependent children. If you do not have the documentation, call to book an appointment with a Resource Worker. For more information, contact the Cochrane & Area Family Resource Network (FRN) at 403-851-2265 or visit www.cochrane.ca/frn.
FALL FIT-UP
• Give us 30 days to get in the BEST shape of your life • 30 days (5 days/week) • Are YOU all in? • ALL FITNESS LEVELS WELCOME
Registration opens Aug 15
STARTS: Sept 19 For more information, call 587-551-0034 Email: giveme30@slsfsc.com
COLT IS HERE FOR YOU!
Download Ride COLT, Cochrane’s official on-demand transit app, create your profile, and now you’re ready to book your ride! ridecolt.ca | 403-851-5995