Cochrane Program & Activity Guide
THINGS TO DO DEC 30-JAN 27
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.
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN) IN-PERSON PROGRAMS (DROP-IN, REGISTERED) To continue to offer in-person programming safely we are participating in the Restriction Exemption Program. All adults (18+) will be required to provide government issued ID and one of the following: 1.
Proof of vaccination - Full vaccination (two doses) is required after Oct 25.
2. Proof of a privately paid negative PCR or rapid test within 72hrs of service (tests from AHS or Alberta Precision Laboratories are not allowed). 3. Official documentation of a medical exemption.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (DROP-IN, IN PERSON) BABY STEPS (PRENATAL-WALKING, PARENTED) Join us and connect with parents while babies explore new activities, songs and interact with other babies. Staff from Cochrane Mental Health will be on site on Jan 25 to discuss any questions about the post-partum journey.
Date
Time
Location
Thu Jan 13, 20, 27
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. Bragg Creek and area families only. Date
Time
Location
Thu Jan 20
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 Jan 21
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Sat Jan 15 & 29
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TODDLERS IN TOW (IN PERSON, 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.
Date
Time
Location
Date
Time
Location
Tue Jan 11, 18, 25
9:30-11am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Mon Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
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
Wed Jan 12, 9:30-10:45am 19, 26
Location Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
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/psychologist etc. Date
Time
Wed Jan 12, 1:30-2:45pm 19, 26
Location Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BEAPRE 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. Rural and Stoney Nakoda families only. Date Wed Jan 19
Time
Location
10-11:30am
Beaupre Community Hall, 263035 Beaupre Creek Rd.
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. 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 Jan 13
1-2:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
Thu Jan 27
9:30-11am
Zoom link sent to registered email
THE ZONES OF REGULATION (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Join us for 3 sessions, where children will learn about the zones, how to identify their emotions and gain strategies and tools to support their regulation. This will be done through storytime, instructions and crafts. Suitable for children ages 3-6. Date
Time
Location
Fri Jan 14-28 1:30-2:30pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
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THINGS TO DO
DEC 30-JAN 27
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PARENT/GUARDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS STEPPING STONES TRIPLE P GROUP: FOR FAMILIES WITH A CHILD WHO HAS A DISABILITY (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) This 5 week group gives you tips and ideas to manage the big and small problems of family life. It helps encourage behavior you like, cope with stress, and teach your child new skills. Suitable for families with childen ages 0-12. Limited childcare available. Date
Time
Location
Thu Jan 20Feb 17
1:30-3:30pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
DEVELOPING GOOD BEDTIME ROUTINES (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Join us and learn strategies to implement a successful night time routine and avoid sleep struggles. Small changes can make a big difference to help everyone gt the sleep they need! Suitable for parents with children 2-10yrs. Limited childcare available. Date
Time
Location
Mon Jan 31
1:30-3:30pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
MENTAL HEALTH TIP Comparing yourself to others is the fastest way to feel unhappy with your own life. Remember that we are each unique and have different ways of moving through life. Focus on yourself and try to stay in your own lane.
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING RECHARGE: YOUTH WELLNESS EVENT (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Have you been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, bored or lonely? Come recharge at our youth wellness event. There will be free food and a variety of activities to choose from like creative writing, DIY makers stations, gaming and more. Ages 13-17. Register early for 1 in 5 chance to win a gift card. Follow the Eventbrite link in PerfetMind at: www.cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide Date
Time
Location
Thu Jan 27
3-8pm
Spray Lake Sawmils Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Rd. E.
HOUSING WORKSHOPS Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide LANDLORD AND TENANT (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) In Alberta, the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) applies to most people who rent the place where they live. This presentation will review responsibilities of landlords and tenants, issues that arise and remedies available to when there is a dispute. Date
Time
Watch
Wed Jan 26
6:30-7:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
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
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide GANG WORKSHOP (VIRTUAL, REGISTERED) This workshop is a realistic, no-holds-barred look at why gangs form and the social conditions that allow them to prosper and thrive. It is structured to help participants identify youth at risk for recruitment as well as who is already affiliated. Please bring any questions and we will have an open discussion. Date
Time
Watch
Mon Jan 10
6:30-8pm
Online link sent to registered email
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide ANTI-RACISM COMMUNITY EDUCATION (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Join this 3 session series to develop personal awareness, and an accurate, critical vocabulary for recognizing, naming and challenging racism. Participants are encouraged to attend all 3 sessions. Date
Time
Watch
Wed Jan 12, 19 & 26
5:30-8pm
Online link sent to registered email
COMPASS FOR THE CAREGIVER (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL) Learn more about the journey and ways to make it less difficult. Join us for a four week program including the balancing act, managing stress, navigating the system and more. Call Tracy to register: 403-851-2250. Date
Time
Cost
Location or Virtual
Tue Jan 18Feb 8
6-8pm
$20
Cochrane FCSS, 209 Second Ave W
PROGRAMMING FOR 50+ JANUARY IS ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH! CONNECTING DOTS CONVERSATION - FREE Join us for a dementia-friendly get together, open to those with a dementia diagnosis and their caregiver. For more info call Joanne at 403-851-6100. Date
Time
Location
Third Tue of the month
1:30-3pm
Call for details
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF CALGARY (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Join online for the following interactive sessions with Q&A. To register or see more sessions visit: www.alzheimercalgary.ca/learn/attend-a-session or call 403-290-0110. Caregiver Strategies Part 1: Communication and Behaviour Date
Time
Watch
Wed Jan 12
10-11:30am
Online link sent to registered email
Coping with Caregiving Date
Time
Watch
Thu Jan 13
7-8:30pm
Online link sent to registered email
Presentation by an Expert: Manifestations and Treatment of Anxiety and Depression Date
Time
Watch
Tue Jan 18
10:30-11:30am Online link sent to registered email
THINGS TO DO
COCHRANE.CA/PROGRAMGUIDE
COCHRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY
PROGRAMMING FOR 50+ Caregiver Strategies Part 2: A Caregiver Journey Date
Time
Watch
Wed Jan 19
10-11:30am
Online link sent to registered email
Women and Dementia Date
Time
Watch
Thu Jan 27
10-11:30am
Online link sent to registered email
Talking About Dementia with Dr. David Hogan Date
Time
Watch
Mon Jan 31
6:30-8pm
Online link sent to registered email
SENIORS ON THE BOW (SOTB)
WELCOMES YOU BACK... To our regularly scheduled programs! Mondays • Engaging Men-3pm • Bridge-7pm Tuesdays • Stitch & B-10am • Crib-1:15pm • Carpet Bowling-1:15pm
DEC 30-JAN 27
Learn to play Mahjong, fiddle with a puzzle or just relax. All this, and more, for a drop-in fee of $2 for members and $3 for non-members. That also includes freshly baked goodies from our on-site kitchen.
Wednesdays • Euchre-10am • Jammers (sing along) - 1:15pm • Floor Shuffle Board-1:15pm Looking for an opportunity to volunteer? We have Thursdays options for that too! • Line Dancing-1:30pm A one-year membership is • Euchre-7pm only $30. A perfect gift for Fridays the seniors in your life. • Chair Fitness-10am • Bridge-1:15pm Come visit us anytime: 9am-3pm, Mon-Fri Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, Second floor Call: 403-932-6002
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CHRISTMAS BOOK SALE DEC 1-JAN 3 We’re having a “by donation” book sale Dec 1 Jan 3! Take what you want, pay what you wish all month long! We have great items for gifts and all proceeds go to the library! BOOK GIVEAWAYS ON FACEBOOK Did you know that the library has been giving away newly published books on their Facebook page? Follow the Library on Facebook to find out when the next giveaway is happening! LET’S GO LEGO COMING IN 2022 Thanks to the generous support of the Bow Rivers Edge Campground Society and the Totem Charitable Foundation, the Library has some exciting LEGO programs coming in the New Year! Stay tuned for dates and times to join us as we let our imaginations run wild!
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