Cochrane Program & Activity Guide
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (DROP-IN, IN PERSON)
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 May 5, 12, 19 & 26 9:3010:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (DROP-IN, IN PERSON)
GRANDPARENTS GROUP (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED)
If you are a grandparent with grandchildren ages 0-6yrs old, this program is for you! Join us to play, visit, share information and connect with other grandparents in your community!
Date Time Location
Mon May 1, 8, 15 & 29 9:30-10:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
WEE-ALL (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED)
Join us for play, crafts, stories and songs. This group is open to all children 0-6yrs.
Date Time Location
Mon May 1, 8, 15 & 29 1:30-2:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
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 May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 9:30-11am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BEAUPRE 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 May 3 & 17 10:30am12pm Beaupre Community Hall, 263035 Beaupre Creek Rd
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 May 4, 11, 18 & 25 9:3010:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BRAGG CREEK RUMBLE & ROAR (AGES 0-6, PARENTED)
In partnership with the Bragg Creek Community Centre, join us for an active play program in a large open gym while meeting other parents. Featuring ride-on toys, a bouncy castle and much more.
Date Time Location
Thu May 4, 11, 18 & 25 9:30-11:30am Bragg Creek Community Centre, 23 White Ave
FCSS: 403-851-2250
FRN: 403-851-2265
cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
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. Dads only please!
Date Time Location
Sat May 6 9:30-10:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
GARDEN SPROUTS (AGES 0-6, PARENTED)
In collaboration with Mental Health Week, come and create a magical fairy garden to bring you peace and serenity. Delight in some fairy treats and we will finish the group with songs, rhymes and some breathing exercises.
Date Time Location
Sat May 6 1-2:15pm 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
TODDLERS - WALKING-36MOS, PARENTED
Tue May 9 & 23 1:30-2:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
PRESCHOOL - AGES 3-5YRS, PARENTED
Tue May 16 & 30 1:30-2:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
TRIPLE P DISCUSSION GROUP: MANAGING FIGHTING AND 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 3-5yrs. If you require child minding, please call 403-851-2265 to book, while space lasts.
Date Time Location
Mon May 1 1:30-3:30pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
MOMS NIGHT OUT: PAINT NIGHT (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON)
This Mental Health Week, join us for a night of fun, creativity and relaxation. Enjoy refreshments and connect with other moms in our community. Moms only please!
Date Time Location
Tue May 2 5-7pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
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.
Date Time Location
Wed May 3 & 17 10-11am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
ADHD PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON)
This group will provide an opportunity to get together with parents who have a child with ADHD and to openly discuss challenges as well as positive experiences with the group. For parents who have a child with ADHD 3-12yrs. If you require child minding, please call 403-851-2265 to book, while space lasts.
Date Time Location
Mon May 8 & 29 1:30-3pm 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 early parenthood. Pregnant (and their partners) or parenting up to 6 months old are welcome.
Date Time Virtual
Thu May 11 & 25 1-2:30pm Zoom info shared upon registration
PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
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 learning infant massage techniques. For parents and babies, newborn to crawling.
Date Time Location
Fri May 12 & 26 1:30-2:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: TOILET TRAINING. (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON)
Join an accredited Triple P Practitioner to learn some strategies on how to start toilet training with your toddler. For parents with children 1236mos.
Date Time Location
Mon May 15 2-3pm 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. If you require child minding, please call 403-851-2265 to book, while space lasts.
Date Time Location
Topic: Understanding Brain Development
Thu May 18 1:30-2:30pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Topic: Nurturing Routines
Thu May 25 1:30-2:30pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
FEEDING YOUR BABY (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON)
Join this in person session to learn about starting solid foods, allergens, finger foods, milk and more. For parents and caregivers of babies under 12 months. Taught by an Alberta Health Services Registered Dietitian.
Date Time Location
Wed May 24 9-10:30am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
STROLLER WALK AND TALK (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED)
Join us for a stroller friendly walk and meet with other parents and their children.
Date Time Location
Wed May 31 10-11am Riverfront Park, Griffin Rd W (just off Hwy 22)
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 host 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 May 19 through to Sep 3, 2023.
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS)
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
Register by noon the day before the session: 403-851-2250 or cochrane. ca/ProgramGuide
COMMUNITY HELPERS PROGRAM: HOW TO HELP, 18yrs+ (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON)
Learn how to support friends and family with mental-emotional stressors and the local resources we have in Cochrane.
Date Time Location
Thu, May 4 9am-12pm
Cochrane FCSS, HomeStead Bldg, 209 Second Ave W
SMUDGE & MEDICINE WHEEL (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON)
Join Chantal Chagnon, a Cree/Metis Singer, Drummer, Artist, Storyteller, and Educator as she shares the teachings, stories, history and science behind Smudging and the Medicine Wheel. All ages welcome. Children under 18yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
Date Time Location
Sat, May 6 2-3:30pm
St. Andrew’s United Church, 128 First Str E
COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON)
We invite Cochranites to come together for a multicultural, multi-generational drum circle. Marilyn is a certified drum circle facilitator who enjoys bringing people together through the rhythm of the drums. All ages welcome. Children under 18yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
Date Time Location
Sun,
Seniors’ Week is being celebrated in Cochrane June 5-11. Visit www.cochrane.ca/SeniorsWeek Paper copies will be available after May 15 at FCSS, Seniors on the Bow and the Stockman’s Memorial Foundation.
SENIORS ON THE BOW (SOTB)
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FORVEVER YOUNG
Upcoming programs/activities:
• May 1, 1:15pm - Free Movie: A Man Called Otto with panel discussion following
• May 1-5 - Mental Health Awareness Week
• May 1-5 - Men’s Health Week
• May 6 & 7, 10am-4/5pm - Trade Show, SLS Centre
• May 19, 12:30pm - Hot Lunch
These activities are: $3 members, $4 non-members
• Monday Movies, 1:15pm
• Engaging Men, Mon, 3pm
• Qigong, Wed, 10am
• Jammers, Wed, 1:30pm
• Chair Fitness, Wed & Fri, 10am
Please visit, email or call for details about programs and events!
9am-12pm, 1-4pm, Mon-Fri SLS Centre, Second floor Call: 403-932-6002
Cochrane Seniors Property Tax Support Program
This program will provide a $500 rebate on municipal property taxes for eligible seniors.
Find out if you qualify by calling Cochrane FCSS at 403-851-2250 or visit:
www.cochrane.ca/seniorspropertytax