Cochrane Program & Activity Guide
THINGS TO DO APR 28-MAY 26
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
(REGISTERED, IN-PERSON)
FINE MOTOR FRIDAY - TODDLERS (AGES 12-36MOS, PARENTED) In this group, your child will participate in different fine motor activities. You will learn about different tools and activities you can use to build their their fine motor skills. Each child will get a fine motor box with activities to take home.
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN)
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. *Excluding Mon, May 23.
Date
Time
Location
Fri May 13
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
FINE MOTOR FRIDAY - PRESCHOOL (AGES 3-5, PARENTED) In this group, your child will participate in different fine motor activities. You will learn about the different tools and activities you can use to build their fine motor skills. Each child will get a fine motor box with activities to take home. Date
Time
Location
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Date
Time
Location
Fri May 27
*Mondays
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
PARENT/GUARDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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
Tuesdays
9:30-11am
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
Location
Wednesdays
9:3010:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BEAUPRE COUNTRY 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. Date
Time
Location
Wed May 4 & 18
10-11:30am
Beaupre Community Hall, 263035 Beaupre Creek Rd.
WEE-ALL WEDNESDAYS (AGES BIRTH-6, PARENTED) Come out to explore and engage in a variety of activities, such as arts/crafts, circle time, music and stories that support your child’s development and promote social connection. Date
Time
Location
Wednesdays
1:30-2:45pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME (AGES 3-5, PARENTED) Come play and explore 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
Thursdays
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide COCHRANE 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 and birth, breastfeeding and feeding your baby, infant sleep, newborn care, transition to parenthood and early parenting. Date
Time
Watch
Thu May 12 & 26
9:30-11am
Zoom link sent to registered email
CHILD & INFANT CPR WORKSHOP (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) This two-hour workshop includes child and infant choking resuscitation and CPR Basic First Aid including poisons, burns, wound care, anaphylaxis and more. Date
Time
Location
Tue May 3
5-7pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TRIPLE P TIP TALK TEENS: RUDENESS & DISRESPECT (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Join an accredited Triple P Practitioner online for practical information and strategies to help you manage rude and disrespectful behaviour and develop a positive relationship with your teenager. Date
Time
Watch
Mon May 9
6-7pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
TRIPLE P TIP TALK PRESCHOOLERS: DISOBEDIENCE (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Join an accredited Triple P practitioner online for practical information and strategies to help teach your preschooler to accept limits and follow instructions. Date
Time
Watch
Fri May 27
1:30-2:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
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FCSS: 403-851-2250 FRN: 403-851-2265 cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
THINGS TO DO
APR 28-MAY 26
COCHRANE.CA/PROGRAMGUIDE
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS)
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide RECHARGE: YOUTH WELLNESS EVENT - AGES 13-17 (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON) Have you been feeling a little stressed, overwhelmed, bored or lonely? Come recharge at our youth wellness event. There will be free food, free swag bag and a variety of activities to choose from like expressive art, DIY maker stations, gaming and more. Register: https://www.eventbrite. ca/e/recharge-youth-wellness-event-tickets-287995631687 Date
Time
Location
Fri May 13
2-7pm
Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road E
HOW TO HELP - 18yrs+ (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Brought to you by the Community Helpers Program, this workshop will focus on CMHA’s Mental Health Week 2022 theme of Empathy. Learn how to support someone who may be struggling with a life stressor, mental health concern or suicide. Date
Time
Watch
Tue May 24
12-3pm
Online link sent to registered email
Seniors’ Week is being celebrated in Cochrane June 6-12. Watch for a schedule of events coming soon!
SENIORS ON THE BOW (SOTB)
Join us for: • Book Club - Fri, Apr 29, 2pm • Booth at Cochrane Trade Show. Come check us out! • Seniors Volunteer Lunch - May 6, 12pm • Stained Glass Course - May 13, 9:30am • Fashion Show (Northern Reflections providing fashion) - May 14, 2pm, Cost: $10 members & $15 non-members • Board Meeting - May 16, 10am • Hot Lunch - Fri, May 20, 12:30pm Some of our weekly events: • Monday Movies - Mondays, 1:15pm • Conversation Matters hosted by Engaging Men - Mondays, 3pm • Floor Shuffleboard - Wednesdays, 1:15pm (register at SOTB, play at the Curling Rink) • Zoomer Zone - Thursdays, 9:15am (no registration required) • Coffee & Conversation - Thursdays, 10am Drop in Fees: Members: $2, Non-Members: $3 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 Check out our monthly calendar and newsletter at: www.cochrane.ca/sotb
FORVEVER YOUNG
BGC SUMMER CAMPS!
Weekly summer camps from: Jul 4 to Aug 26! Ages: 5 (must have completed Kindergarten) - 12 Register: Email Laurie: lbourdage@bgccochrane.ca www.bgccochrane.ca
COCHRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY cochranepubliclibrary.ca
CANADIAN CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK - MAY 2-5 Canadian Children’s Book Week connects Canadian authors and illustrators with children and teens across Canada. Tour participants speak to their audiences about the pleasures of reading and the delights of Canadian children’s books through their presentations and workshops. Meeting authors, illustrators and storytellers can be a turning point in a child’s life, inspiring a lifelong love of reading. Cochrane Public Library is hosting 5 virtual sessions. Sign up for a few or all on our website: https://www. cochranepubliclibrary.ca/Events/Celebrate-Canadian-Children-sBook-Week?id=1651519800-331840 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! SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION - OPEN Our Spring/Summer 2022 program guide is available and registration is open online. We have something for everyone: knitting circle, genealogy research, author talks, baby lap time, reading buddy program, spy school, TD summer reading club, true crime book club, intro to camping, and much, much more!
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