Cochrane Program & Activity Guide
THINGS TO DO DECEMBER 1-31
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (DROP-IN, IN PERSON) PLAY N’ LEARN PRESCHOOL (AGES 3-5YRS, PARENTED) Come play and explore the interactive activities to promote your child’s cognitive, social/emotional and physical development. This is a great opportunity for your preschoolers to develop preschool and kindergarten readiness skills.
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (DROP-IN, IN PERSON) GRANDPARENTS GROUP (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED) Are you a grandparent with grandchildren ages birth-6 years old? Then this program is for you! Join us to play, visit, share information and connect with other grandparents in your community! Date
Time
Location
Mon Dec 5, 12 & 19
9:30-10:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TODDLERS IN TOW (AGES WALKING-36MOS, PARENTED) At this high-energy group, parents and toddlers enjoy simple crafts, sensory tables and all kinds of toys! At the end of each session, families wind down with rhymes and singing.
Date
Time
Location
Thu Dec 8 & 15
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
STORY AND STRETCH (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED) Come play, read a story, and get our bodies moving. Date
Time
Location
Fri Dec 9
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
HANGIN’ WITH DAD (AGES 0-6, PARENTED) Attention all dads: are you looking for a fun, free activity for you and your children Saturday morning? Join us for play, crafts and circle time. Date
Time
Location
Sat Dec 10
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
FESTIVE IN FLANNEL (AGES 0-6, PARENTED) Join us in your pj’s and come and enjoy holiday crafts, games and treats.
Date
Time
Location
Date
Time
Location
Mon Dec 12 & 19
1:30-2:45pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Sat Dec 10
1-2:15pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BABY STEPS (AGES PRENATAL-WALKING, PARENTED) Join us and connect with parents while babies explore new activities and interact with other babies. Date
Time
Location
Tue Dec 6, 13 & 20
9:30-11am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
MESSY MUNCHKINS (AGES BELOW) Join us for a morning or afternoon of messy play and fun. Watch as your child explores the various messy play activities such as painting, play dough, sand, shaving cream, slime and more! Date
Time
10-11:15am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
PRESCHOOL - AGES 3-5YRS, PARENTED Tue Dec 20
Date
Time
Location
Fri Dec 16
1:30-2:30pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED) Come join us for some fun holiday activities, songs and treats! Date
Time
Location
Thu Dec 22
9:30-10:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Location
TODDLERS - WALKING-36MOS, PARENTED Wed Dec 7, 14 & 21
BABY & ME SONG TIME (AGES PRENATAL-WALKING, PARENTED) This group will allow caregivers to connect with their babies and other caregivers through songs, stories and rhymes!
1:30-2:45pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
COUNTRY CONNECTIONS (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED) Join us for a play-based program with a country twist! You’ll enjoy riding toys, crafts and an interactive circle time. Date
Time
Location
Wed Dec 7 & 21
10:30-12pm
Beaupre Community Hall, 263035 Beaupre Creek Rd
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PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS LLLC - COCHRANE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP (DROP IN, IN-PERSON) This group is for all who are interested in or currently breastfeeding and/or pumping. This will be a space to ask questions, support other mothers, be supported yourself and to learn about the wonders of breastfeeding. Date
Time
Location
Fri Dec 2 & 16
9:30-10:30am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
MENTAL HEALTH TIP Find or create your own space to retreat when you’re stressed or need time alone. Add a cozy pillow to your couch, try a new essential oil in your diffuser or claim a corner of the living room.