Cochrane Program & Activity Guide
THINGS TO DO JANUARY 1-31
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (DROP-IN, IN PERSON) WEE-ALL (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED) Join us for play, crafts, stories and songs. This group is open to all children 0-6yrs.
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (DROP-IN, IN PERSON) BABY STEPS (AGES PRENATAL-WALKING, PARENTED) Join us and connect with parents while babies explore new activities and interact with other babies. Date
Time
Tue Jan 3, 10, 9:30-11am 17, 24 & 31
Date
Time
Location
Mon Jan 9, 16, 23 & 30
1:30-2:45pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
MESSY MUNCHKINS (AGES BELOW) Join us for an 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
Location
PRESCHOOL - AGES 3-5YRS, PARENTED
Location
Tue Jan 10 & 24
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TODDLERS - WALKING-36MOS, PARENTED
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 Jan 4 & 18
10:30am12pm
Beaupre Community Hall, 263035 Beaupre Creek Rd
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! Date
Time
Location
Wed Jan 4 & 18
1:30-2:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
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. Date
Time
Location
Thu Jan 5, 12, 19, & 26
9:3010:45am
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
Fri Jan 6, 13, 20 & 27
9:3010:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
GRANDPARENTS GROUP (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED) Are you a grandparent with grandchildren ages 0-6 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 Jan 9, 16, 23 & 30
9:30-10:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
FCSS: 403-851-2250 FRN: 403-851-2265 cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
Tue Jan 17 & 31
1:30-2:45pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
1:30-2:45pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
MUSIC AND RHYME WIGGLE TIME (AGES 3-5YRS, 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
Location
Wed Jan 11 & 25
1:30-2:45pm
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 Jan 21
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
SNOW MUCH FUN! (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED) Join us for some pretend snow fun, hot chocolate, story time and songs! Date
Time
Location
Sat Jan 21
1-2:15pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide MOM’S NIGHT OUT - QIGONG (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Spring Forest Qigong consists of simple and powerful, moving meditations for healing the body, mind & spirit. Join Brenda Dennis, Certified Spring Forest Qigong Leader, to experience an hour of peace and relaxation. A light supper will follow. Moms only please! Date
Time
Location
Tue Jan 3
5-7pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
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THINGS TO DO
JAN 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
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.
TRIPLE P SEMINAR: CHANGING PROBLEM BEHAVIOUR INTO POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) In this Triple P seminar, we will be talking about problem behaviour in children and the steps to take to change or manage this behaviour. This seminar is for families who have a child with a disability between the ages of 0-12yrs.
Date
Time
Location
Wed Jan 4 & 18
9:30-10:30am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
INFANT MASSAGE (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Join us for a five-week class on infant massage. Learn the benefits for you and baby when you integrate baby massage into your routine. For parents with children ages 0-12 months. Date
Time
Location
Thu Jan 5, 12, 19 & 26, Feb 2
1:302:30pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
CO-PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION/DIVORCE (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) In this Triple P workshop, you will learn ways to talk to your children about separation/divorce and gain skills to resolve conflict with your ex-partner and manage stress more positively. For parents experiencing separation/divorce.
Date
Time
Location
Fri Jan 13
9:30-11am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
PARENT TALK (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Join us for some snacks and refreshments and get to know other parents in the community! This group will also provide time for: storytelling and shared experiences, tips and tools for the week and information about community resources. For parents with children ages 0-12yrs. If you require childcare, please call 403-851-2265 to book, while space lasts. Date
Time
Location
Mon Jan 16 & 30
1:30-2:45pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
MOMS BOOK CLUB (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Join us to discuss the book, Everyone is Beautiful, with other moms! Pick up the book for free at the FRN ahead of time to ensure you have time to read it. For parents with children ages 0-6yrs.
Date
Time
Location
Date
Time
Location
Thu Jan 5, 12, 19 26 & Feb 2
1:303:30pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Wed Jan 25
2-4pm
Found Book Store, 208 First Str W
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: LANGUAGE (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Parents play an important role in stimulating their child’s communication and language development. Join an accredited Triple P practitioner for practical information and strategies to help you encourage your toddler’s language development. For parents with toddlers. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Jan 5
2-3pm
Zoom info shared upon registration
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
Fri Jan 6, 13, 20 & 27
1:30-2:45pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
NURTURING PARENTING (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) 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
Topic: Brain Development Tue Jan 10
1:30-2:45pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Topic: Meeting our needs and the needs of our children Tue Jan 24
1:30-2:45pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Join us for an online casual café. You can meet with an AHS Childbirth Educator and a Registered Dietitian while connecting with other parents on the topics of pregnancy, nutrition, labour and birth, infant feeding, infant sleep, newborn care, transition to parenthood and early parenting. Pregnant individuals and/or parenting up to 6 months are welcome! Date
Time
Virtual
Thu Jan 12 & 26
1-2:30pm
Zoom info shared upon registration
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: DRINKING ALCOHOL (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Join an accredited Triple P practitioner for practical information and strategies to help deal with pressures your teenager may experience to use alcohol. For parents with teens. Date
Time
Virtual
Thu Jan 26
2-3pm
Zoom info shared upon registration
TRIPLE P DISCUSSION GROUP: FIGHTING & AGGRESSION (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Join an accredited Triple P practitioner for practical information and strategies to help your preschooler deal with fighting and aggression. For parents with children 3-5 years old. Date
Time
Location
Tue Jan 31
1:30-3:30pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
THINGS TO DO
JAN 1-31
COCHRANE.CA/PROGRAMGUIDE
Winter Registered Programs PROGRAMS START IN THE NEW YEAR 2023
AQUATICS
DRYLAND
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS)
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING Register by noon the day before the session: FCSS 403-851-2250 or cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide COMMUNITY HELPERS PROGRAM - LUNCH AND LEARN - 18yrs+ (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) (8 WEEKS) 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. This is a peer support training not a therapy group. Must attend all sessions to receive a certificate. Funded by AHS. Date
Time
Watch
Tue, Jan 17 Mar 7
12-1pm
Zoom info shared upon registration
Registration OPEN NOW Join your community at 800 Griffin Road E.
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COCHRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY WE PRESENT: FIRESIDE CHATS REGISTER: www.cochranepubliclibrary/events/ SAVINGS STRATEGIES (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) We’ll discuss strategies for saving more to help pay down debt and invest in the future. There will be hot drinks, snacks and door prizes! All ages welcome. Will include Pajama Story Time at the Library (for kids of participants). Date
Time
Location
Wed, Jan 18
6:30-7:30pm
Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Ave W
TEACHING YOUR KIDS ABOUT MONEY (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) We’ll discuss tips to help you raise kids who are financially independent and responsible. There will be hot drinks, snacks and door prizes! All ages welcome. Will include Pajama Story Time at the Library (for kids of participants). Date
Time
Location
Wed, Feb 1
6:30-7:30pm
Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Ave W
PROGRAMMING FOR 50+ JANUARY IS ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH
Alzheimer Society of Calgary: 403-290-0110 or email: info@alzheimercalgary.ca Register by noon the day before the session: FCSS 403-851-2250 or cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide BOOST YOUR MARVELOUS BRAIN (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) This evidence-informed session will explore lifestyle options that can enhance our overall mental and physical well-being while also reducing the risk of developing certain types of dementia. In partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Calgary. Date
Time
Location
Fri Jan 27
1:30-3:30pm
Seniors on the Bow, 800 Griffin Rd, Second Floor
THRIVING IN YOUR GOLDEN YEARS (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) A series of 6 workshops built around an aging-in-place checklist that is designed to help participants plan to stay in their home or community. In partnership with the Cochrane Public Library, call them to register: 403-932-4353. Date
Time
Location
Tue Feb 7 Mar 14
1:30-2:30pm
Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Str W
COCHRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY cochranepubliclibrary.ca
The Cochrane Public Library Program and Activity Guide 2023 is now available and registration for programs is open. New exciting additions include, but are not limited to: BE BODY POSITIVE - 8 WEEKS - Where youth of middle and high school age will cultivate self-acceptance in partnership with Stepping Stones to Mental Health. REGISTER NOW online at: www.cochranepubliclibrary.ab.ca SPEAKER SERIES - Including Indigenous Perspectives Series, multiple authors and local film maker. SCRABBLE NIGHTS! - Fridays Jan 6-Apr 28, 4:30-6pm. Drop in and share your passion for words and conversation. Multilevel skills and players. ESL welcome. FAMILY LITERACY CELEBRATION - Save the date for Sat, Jan 28, 2023. Entertainment, prizes and activities. Celebration of all aspects of literacy! Follow the library on Facebook and Instagram or www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca.
SENIORS ON THE BOW (SOTB)
Check out our monthly calendar and newsletter at: www.cochrane.ca/sotb or call us for more info at 403-932-6002. SOTB reopens Jan 9, 2023!
Upcoming programs: • Movie Mondays: - Jan 9 - The Batman - Jan 16 - Jazz Fest A New Orleans Story - Jan 23 - The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Jan 30 - Matrix Resurrection • Zumba Gold Toning - Now Mondays at 10:30am • Speaker - Martin Parnell - Jan 16 • Belly Dance moves to Monday, 7-8pm (start Jan 16) • Hot Lunch - Jan 20 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