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.
THINGS TO DO
DEC 1-31
COCHRANE.CA/PROGRAMGUIDE
PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
MOM’S NIGHT OUT - HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Join us for a night-out making holiday wreaths. Connect with other moms and chat over snacks and refreshments while you work on your beautiful holiday piece. Adults only please!
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AND DATING (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Join an accredited Triple P practitioner for practical information and strategies to help you guide your teenager through puberty and manage the sexual behaviour that accompanies this transition. For parents with teens.
Date
Time
Location
Tue Dec 6
5-7pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Date
Time
Virtual
Thu Dec 15
3-4pm
Zoom info shared upon registration
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Meet with an Alberta Health Services Childbirth Educator and a Registered Dietitian to connect with other parents on the topics of pregnancy, nutrition, labour/birth, feeding your baby, sleep, newborn care and transitioning to parenthood and early parenting. For pregnant moms and their partners. Date
Time
Virtual
Thu Dec 8 & 22
1-2:30pm
Zoom info shared upon registration
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: COPING WITH ANXIETY (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Join an accredited Triple P practitioner for practical information and strategies to help your teenager cope with their anxiety and reduce their fears. If you require childcare, please call 403-851-2265 to book, while space lasts. For parents with teens. Date
Time
Location
Thu Dec 8
3-4pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
NURTURING PARENTING (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Topic: Family morals and values. Join us to learn how to foster and nurture a relationship between you and your child and learn strategies to deal with the daily challenges. This program is designed for parents with children ages 0-6yrs. Date
Time
Location
Thu Dec 8
1:30-2:30pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TRIPLE P SEMINAR: THE POWER OF POSITIVE PARENTING (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) This seminar provides strategies to prevent misbehaviour, create a predictable family environment and manage children’s behaviour and emotions in a constructive manner. For caregivers with children ages 2-12yrs. Date
Time
Location
Fri Dec 9
9:30-11am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
MOM’S YOGA AND INFANT MASSAGE (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Come for a yoga class with your baby for a mindful and safe way to get back into movement, while your little ones join in. We will end the class off learning infant massage techniques. For moms and babies, newborn to crawling. Date
Time
Location
Tue Dec 13
1:30-2:45pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Thu Dec 22
1:30-2:45pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TRIPLE P DISCUSSION GROUP: DEALING WITH DISOBEDIENCE (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Does your child melt-down in the supermarket, won’t go to bed without a fight, bites or hits? Then this group is for you. Join us to prevent problems and calmly deal with disobedience. For parents with children ages 2-7yrs. Date
Time
Location
Wed Dec 14
1:30-3:30pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Rockin’’ Rudolph Rockin
Reindeer Run 5K Run/Walk December 4 10am
Plus! Kids’ Jingle Dash!
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Cochrane Activettes Share Your Christmas!
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THINGS TO DO
COCHRANE.CA/PROGRAMGUIDE
SENIORS ON THE BOW (SOTB)
Need support? Cochrane Resources: Cochrane FCSS
403-851-2250
Cochrane FRN
403-851-2265
AHS Addiction & Rural Mental Health Intake
1-844-943-1500
BGC Cochrane
403-981-2020
Big Hill Haven Outreach Services
403-796-6564
Cochrane Activettes - Share Your Christmas Program - Deadline: Dec 11/22 (www.cochraneactivettes.com)
403-369-8837
Cochrane Community Health Centre
403-851-6000
Cochrane Victim Services
403-851-8055
Helping Hands Society of Cochrane & Area
587-580-9448
Other Resources: 211 - Community & Government Supports
211
Children’s Cottage Society - Crisis Nursery (24hrs)
403-233-2273
Outlink - Calgary’s Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity
403-234-8973
Seniors Connect (via Distress Centre)
403-266-4357
Woods Community Resource Team
403-299-9699
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA)
403-237-5888
Calgary Distress Centre
403-266-4357
Child Protection Intake Number (Child & Family Services)
403-297-2995 911 or 403-932-2211
Connecteen Line (264-Teen, Peer Talk)
403-264-8336
Elder Abuse Resource Line
403-705-3250
Family Violence Info Line Hope for Wellness Help Line Indigenous Crisis Support
Check out our monthly calendar and newsletter at: www.cochrane.ca/sotb or call us for more info at 403-932-6002. Upcoming programs: • Jammers - Every Wed, 1:30pm • Book Club - Last Fri of the month • Nov 26 - SOTB Bake Sale at Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, 9am-12pm (noon) • *Dec 2 - Stained Glass Class (Members $10/Non-members $40) • *Dec 6 - Coffee with the Mayor • Dec 10 - Christmas Dinner (doors open 4:30pm, Dinner served 5:30pm, $25 Members / $30 Non-members) (*sign up at Seniors on the Bow) SOTB closes Dec 16 at noon and re-opens Jan 9, 2023! Please visit, email or call for details about programs and events! 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, Mon-Fri Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, Second floor | Call: 403-932-6002
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9 Tips For A Budget Friendly Holiday
Set a spending limit for all gifts Bring a thing (if you’re a guest bring an item, if you’re a host - allow your guests to bring something) Keep it simple Let food be the star Make your own holiday decorations Use newspaper or reusable gift wrap Take advantage of sales and discounts, watch the weekly flyers Use reward points Reuse, recycle and regift
COCHRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY
24hr Crisis Numbers:
Cochrane RCMP
DEC 1-31
403-310-1818 1-855-242-3310
cochranepubliclibrary.ca
TECH HOUR - DROP IN - Need help with technology or using the library’s eResources? Get one on one support up to an hour with us, we can help! Drop in with your relevant devices and bring us your questions. FRIDAY FUN - DROP IN - Every Friday at 4pm. Unique free programming for children and families. SANTA SATURDAY - DROP IN - Dec 3, 2-5pm free Christmas themed family fun! Drop letters to Santa in our SANTA MAILBOX then explore the library for photo booth to use your device for some super smiles and family fun throughout the library. FIRESIDE CHATS: THRIVING IN YOUR GOLDEN YEARS REGISTERED - Series of workshops include an aging-in place checklist. These sessions provide you with knowledge of local supports and services and help you, or a loved one, feel more equipped to age in place. Next session: Dec 6. Register: https://www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/Events BRAINFUSE - Brainfuse provides free online tutoring for students and support for adult learners. Check out details and access at: www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca.
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