Cochrane Program & Activity Guide
THINGS TO DO JAN 27-FEB 24
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (DROP-IN, IN PERSON) LIL’ EXPLORERS (AGES BIRTH-6, PARENTED) If you are a parent of a child with a disability then this program is for you! Join us to play, visit, share information and connect with other families on a similar journey. This is a safe and fun setting outside the home for you, your aide, OT, PT, SLP or psychologist.
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN) IN-PERSON PROGRAMS (DROP-IN, REGISTERED) To continue to offer in-person programming safely we require everyone (18+) to provide government issued ID and one of the following:
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Proof of vaccination (two doses)
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Proof of a privately paid negative PCR or rapid test within 72hrs of service (tests from AHS or Alberta Precision Laboratories are not allowed).
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Official documentation of a medical exemption.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (DROP-IN, IN PERSON) TODDLERS IN TOW (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 group, families wind down with rhymes and singing. *Note closed on Feb 21. (Family Day) Date
Time
Location
Mon Feb 7, 14 & 28*
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BABY STEPS (PRENATAL-WALKING, PARENTED) Join us and connect with parents while babies explore new activities, songs and interact with other babies.
Date
Time
Location
Wed Feb 2, 9, 16 & 23
1:30-2:45pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME (AGES 3-5, 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. Date
Time
Location
Thu Feb 3, 10, 17 & 24
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BRAGG CREEK RUMBLE & ROAR (AGES BIRTH-6, PARENTED) Family Resource Network staff will be at Rumble and Roar with fun activities, developmental screenings and resources for you and your family! First and third Thu of each month. Date
Time
Location
Thu Feb 3 & 17
9:30-11:30am
Bragg Creek Community Centre, 23 White Ave
HANGIN’ WITH DAD (AGES BIRTH-6, PARENTED) Attention all dads; are you looking for a fun, free activity for you and your children? Join us for play, crafts and a weekly circle time. Date
Time
Location
Fri Feb 4 & 18
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Date
Time
Location
Tue Feb 1, 8, 15 & 22
9:3010:45am
Sat 9:30-10:45am Feb 12 & 26
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
PARENT/GUARDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS
GRANDPARENTS GROUP (AGES BIRTH-6, 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
Wed Feb 2, 9, 16 & 23
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BEAUPRE COUNRY CONNECTIONS (AGES BIRTH-6, PARENTED) Join us for a play-based program with a country twist! You’ll enjoy riding toys, crafts, and an interactive circle time. First and third Wed of each month. Date
Time
Location
Wed Feb 2 & 16
10-11:30am
Beaupre Community Hall, 263035 Beaupre Creek Rd.
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FCSS: 403-851-2250 FRN: 403-851-2265 cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide Zoom link will be sent out at the time of registration. WE THINKERS (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Join us for a 5 week program focusing on helping children build fundamental social competencies. Children will be introduced to five core social thinking concepts through a combination of storytelling and group activities. Date
Time
Location
Tue Feb 1 Mar 1
1:30-3:30pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TRIPLE P TEEN GROUP (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) In this 5 week group, parents will actively participate in a range of exercises to learn about the causes of adolescent behavior problems, setting specific goals, and using strategies to promote a teenager’s skills development, manage inappropriate behavior and teach emotional selfregulation. Date
Time
Location
Tue Feb 1 Mar 1
6:30-8:30pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
THINGS TO DO
JAN 27-FEB 24
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PARENT/GUARDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide Zoom link will be sent out at the time of registration. CENTRE FOR SEXUALITY: EASIER THAN YOU THINK (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) In this workshop we will reflect, explore, and gain tools to build, grow and maintain your familiy’s conversations on topics of sexuality, sexual health, and relationships. Topics include language, boundaries, consent and answering questions. This workhop is suitable for Parents and Natural Supports of children aged 0-11 years old. Date
Time
Watch
Mon Feb 7
2-4pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING COMMUNITY HELPERS PROGRAM - 18yrs+ (VIRTUAL, REGISTERED) Contribute to the mental well-being of your community by becoming a Community Helper. Learn helping skills, self-care for helpers, mental health and suicide awareness. Certificate program funded by Alberta Health Services. This course is a pre-requisite for the upcoming subsidized Mental Health First Aid course. Date
Time
Watch
Mon Mar 17
9am-12pm
Online link sent to registered email
COCHRANE PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) You can meet with an Alberta Health Services childbirth educator and a registered AHS Dietician to connect with other parents on the topics of pregnancy, nutrition, labour and birth, breastfeeding and feeding your baby, infant sleep, newborn care transition to parenthood and early parenting. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Feb 10 & 24
9:30-11am
Zoom link sent to registered email
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: FEARS (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Join an accredited Triple P practitioner for practical information and strategies to deal with fears. Suitable for parents with children ages 5-10 years. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Feb 24
1:30-2:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
PROGRAMMING FOR 50+ SENIORS’ CENTRE WITHOUT WALLS Programs include games, exercise classes, meditation, nutrition, book clubs, coffee chats and more. Open to adults 55+ accross Alberta. To register call 780-395-2626 or for more information visit: www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca/scww/ Free, Join by phone or Zoom.
SENIORS ON THE BOW (SOTB) New and Old Exercise Programs! • Yoga - Tuesdays - 10am • Qigong - Wednesdays - 10am • Gentle Yoga - Thursdays - 10:30am
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS)
HOUSING WORKSHOPS Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide CONDOMINIUM LIVING (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) The Condominium Property Act (CPA) and the Condominium Property Regulation set out the rules for operating and managing condominiums in Alberta. This presentation will cover information such as bylaws, rules, board of directors, voting rights, general meetings and resolving disputes. Date
Time
Watch
Wed Feb 2
6:30-7:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide COMMUNITY HELPERS PROGRAM - 18yrs+ (VIRTUAL, REGISTERED) Contribute to the mental well-being of your community by becoming a Community Helper. Learn helping skills, self-care for helpers, mental health and suicide awareness. Certificate program funded by Alberta Health Services. This course is a pre-requisite for the upcoming subsidized Mental Health First Aid course. Date
Time
Watch
Tue-Thu Mar 1-3
12-1pm
Online link sent to registered email
MENTAL HEALTH TIP A to-do list never ends, you can always add more. Why not add self-care to the list?
Drop in Fee: Members - $5 | Non-Members - $7 New Regularly Scheduled Programs! • Belly Dancing - Mondays - 10:30am • Monday Movies - Coming Soon! • Coffee & Conversation Thursdays - 10am Drop in Fee: Members - $2 | Non-Members - $3
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THINGS TO DO
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The Cochrane Activettes, Helping Hands Society, Cochrane FCSS and Family Resource Network partner to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. Cochrane Activettes Food Bank • Now provide a shopping experience at your scheduled time for pick up • No financial proof of hardship required • Please bring your own reusable bags
To request a food hamper: • Families with children 0-18 call the Family Resource Network (FRN) at 403-851-2265 • For families with children 18+, individuals and rural residents call Cochrane FCSS at 403-851-2250 Helping Hands Free Food Shed • Available 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week • Available to everyone • Includes fridge, freezer and non-perishable items • Take what you need and give what you can • Second location coming soon!
JAN 27-FEB 24
COCHRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY cochranepubliclibrary.ca
STORYTIME, TAROT CARDS AND MORE! Our winter programming session has begun! See a full listing of our amazing in-person and virtual programs here: https://cochranepubliclibrary.ca/Events. 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 WINTER 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, Zumba sets, indoor dodge tag, Happy lights, snowshoes, hiking poles and more and let us help you achieve your winter fitness goals!
PERSONAL
TRAINING Located in the parking lot of the St. Andrew’s United Church
Meals for Your Freezer • Partnership with Helping Hands Society and Cochrane FCSS • Available to everyone • Meals are $6.50 & Soup is $5
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PLAY► A community that stays together plays together,
Join your community at 800 Griffin Road E. slsfamilysportscentre.com
To request meals call Cochrane FCSS at 403-851-2250 or visit www.cochrane.ca/FoodandEssentials Cochrane and Area Food Connections is a team of passionate and diverse community members dedicated to creating a safe, accessible, affordable and sustainable food system here in Cochrane. Facebook@cochraneandareafoodconnections
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