Cochrane Program & Activity Guide
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (DROP-IN,
WEE-ALL (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED)
Join us for play, crafts, stories and songs.
Date Time Location
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, songs and interact with other babies!
Date Time Location
Tue Jul 4, 11, 18 & 25 9:30-11am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE (IN PERSON, DROP IN)
Join the FRN at playgrounds in Cochrane for a fun-filled morning! Enjoy activities while connecting to the many resources we have to offer! Program cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather. Check out www.cochrane.ca/DocumentCenter/View/156/PlaygroundParks for a map of playgrounds in Cochrane, and look out for our connector van.
Date Time Location
Tue Jul 4 10-11am Centennial Park, 333 Mountain Str, Cochrane
Mon Jul 10 10-11am Bragg Creek Park, 23 White Ave, Bragg Creek
Tue Jul 11 10-11am Riverfront Park, Griffin Rd W, Cochrane
Mon Jul 17 10-11am Fireside Playground, Fireside Gate, Cochrane
Tue Jul 18 10-11am Elizabeth Barrett School Park, 605 Fourth Ave N, Cochrane
Mon Jul 24 10-11am Heartland Park, 139 Clydesdale Way, Cochrane
Tue Jul 25 10-11am West McDougal Accessible Playground, West McDougal Rd, Cochrane
Mon Jul 31 10-11am Riviera Park Playground, Riviera Way, Cochrane
MUSIC IN THE PARK (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, REGISTERED)
Join us outside in nature for singing, moving, playing instruments and listening to stories that will immerse you and your child in music and wonder. Program cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather.
Date Time Location
Thu Jul 6 10-11am
Historic Cochrane Ranche, 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane
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 Jul 7, 14 & 28 9:30-10:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
MENTAL HEALTH TIP
Try to set aside time to do nothing. You don’t always have to be productive. Think of it as time to recharge.
FCSS: 403-851-2250
FRN: 403-851-2265
cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
IN PERSON)
Mon Jul 10, 17, 24 & 31 1:30-2:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
ART IN THE PARK (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, REGISTERED)
Come join us for some painting fun in the park and enjoy the sounds of summer while working on your masterpiece! Program cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather.
Date Time Location
Thu Jul 13 10-11am
Historic Cochrane Ranche, 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane
NATURE HUNT (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, REGISTERED)
Let’s put on our adventure hats and see what we an find outside! Join us for a nature themed scavenger hunt with prizes to be won. Program cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather.
Date Time Location
Thu Jul 20 10-11am
Historic Cochrane Ranche, 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane
FAIRY GARDENS (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, REGISTERED)
Create a magical fairy garden to bring you peace and serenity. Delight in some fairy treats as you create your masterpiece. Program cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather. Date
Thu Jul 27 10-11am
COLT IS HERE FOR YOU!
Historic Cochrane Ranche, 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane
Download Ride COLT, Cochrane’s official on-demand transit app, create your profile, and now you’re ready to book your ride!
ridecolt.ca | 403-851-5995
PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Register by noon the last business day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
REGISTERED, IN-PERSON unless stated otherwise. Child minding available for certain programs, while space lasts. Call 403-851-2265 to book.
HELPING YOUR CHILD MANAGE ANGER
Connect with other parents and a Family Support Worker to learn strategies on how to help your child manage anger. For parents with children ages 2-10yrs.
Date Time Location
Thu Jul 6 1:30-3pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: PROMOTING DIGITAL WELLBEING IN TEENAGERS
One of the challenges for parents is knowing how to monitor and manage their teenager’s use of technology. Gain practical knowledge and insight on how to promote digital well-being from an accredited Triple P Practitioner.
Date Time Virtual Wed Jul 12 1:30-2:30pm Zoom info shared upon registration
PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Register by noon the last business day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
REGISTERED, IN-PERSON unless stated otherwise. Child minding available for certain programs, while space lasts. Call 403-851-2265 to book.
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: PROMOTING SHARING IN TODDLERS
Join an accredited Triple P Practitioner for suggestions on teaching your toddler about ownership and learning how to share. For parents with children ages 12-36mos.
Date Time Location
Thu Jul 13 1:30-2:30pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
NURTURING PARENTING: BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
Join a conversation around using Nurturing Parenting to understand your child’s brain development from birth to 6yrs.
Date Time Location
Mon Jul 17 1:30-2:30pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: FEELING DEPRESSED AFTER THE BIRTH OF YOUR BABY
Join an accredited Triple P Practitioner for suggestions to help you recognize the signs of depression, understand your feelings and manage this period of adjustment. For all parents.
Date Time Location
Wed Jul 19 1:30-2:30pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TODDLER ASQ BIRTHDAY PARTY
Do you have a toddler who is 12-36months old? Join us for a birthday party where your child’s development will be celebrated! Everyone who completes an ASQ will receive a gift bag for their child.
Date Time Location
Fri Jul 21 9:30-10:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: TRAVELLING IN THE CAR
Misbehaviour in the car is stressful for parents. Join an accredited Triple P Practitioner for suggestions and strategies to help your preschooler behave responsibly in the car.
Date Time Virtual
Tue Jul 25 1:30-2:30pm Zoom info shared upon registration
NURTURING PARENTING: SETTING APPROPRIATE EXPECTATIONS
Join a conversation around using nurturing parenting to set ageappropriate expectations. This group is perfect for parents with children 0-6yrs.
Date Time Location
Wed Jul 26 1:30-2:30pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: INFANT SLEEP PATTERNS
Join an accredited Triple P Practitioner for suggestions to help you understand your baby’s sleep patterns, help you and your baby develop a healthy sleep pattern and help you manage the changes to your own sleep. For parents with children 0-12mos.
Date Time Location
Thu Jul 27 1:30-2:30pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES (AHS) PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL)
Join an AHS Childbirth Educator and Registered Dietitian while connecting with other parents. Topics include pregnancy, nutrition, labour, birth, infant feeding/sleep/care and transition to parenthood. Pregnant (and their partners) or parenting up to 6 mos old welcome.
Date Time Virtual
Thu Jul 13 & 27 1-2:30pm Zoom info shared upon registration
Need Help?
PROGRAMMING FOR 50+
Seniors on the Bow Programming | More info: 403-932-6002
SLS Centre, 2nd Flr, 800 Griffin Rd E | July Hours: Tue-Thu: 9:30am-4pm and Tue & Thu 7-9pm for programs
Monthly calendar with additional activities and newsletter at www.cochrane.ca/sotb
TUESDAY MOVIES - FREE
Tue Jul 4, 11, 18 & 25 1:15pm Seniors on the Bow, SLS Centre, 2nd Flr
CHAIR FITNESS - FREE
Wed Jul 5, 12, 19 & 26 10am Seniors on the Bow, SLS Centre, 2nd Flr
JAMMERS - FREE
Wed Jul 5, 12, 19 & 26 1:30pm Seniors on the Bow, SLS Centre, 2nd Flr
GAMES NIGHT - FREE
Thu Jul 6, 13, 20 & 27 7pm Seniors on the Bow, SLS Centre, 2nd Flr
Connect with your Neighbours!
Cochrane’s Community Block Party Trailer is a great way to bring your neighbourhood together, promote relationships and build deep community bonds.
The trailer is a simple and fun way to hose your own neighbourhood block party. It comes complete with everything you need including invitations, signage, traffic cones, a griddle and detailed instructions on how to throw a great party!
To schedule your neighbourhood block party with the trailer, contact FCSS at 403-851-2252 or email neighbourhoods@cochrane.ca.
Bookings available until Sep 3, 2023.