Cochrane Program & Activity Guide
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
TODDLERS IN TOW (AGES WALKING-36MOS, PARENTED, DROP IN)
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 Oct 13 & 27 9:30-10:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
BABY STEPS (AGES PRENATAL-WALKING, PARENTED, DROP IN)
Connect with parents while babies explore new activities, songs and interact with other babies!
Date Time Location
Tue Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 9:30-11am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BEAUPRE COUNTRY CONNECTIONS (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, DROP-IN)
A play-based program with a country twist! You’ll enjoy riding toys, crafts and an interactive circle time.
Date Time Location
Wed Oct 4 & 18 10:30am-12pm Beaupre Community Hall, 263035 Beaupre Creek Rd, AB
PLAY N’ LEARN PRESCHOOL (AGES 3-6YRS, PARENTED, DROP-IN)
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 Oct 5, 12, 19 & 26 9:30-10:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BRAGG CREEK RUMBLE & ROAR (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, DROP-IN)
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 Oct 5, 12, 19 & 26 9:30-11:30am Bragg Creek Community Centre, 23 White Ave, Bragg Creek
MINDFUL MINIS (AGES 3-6YRS, PARENTED, DROP IN)
Learn how mindfulness can be used to cope with stress and anxiety. Children will be introduced to mindfulness practices through stories, music and games.
Date Time Location
Tue Oct 10 & 24 1:30-2:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
MUSIC & RHYME WIGGLE TIME (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, DROP-IN)
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
Thu Oct 12 & 26 1:30-2:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
FCSS: 403-851-2250
FRN: 403-851-2265
cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
GRANDPARENTS GROUP (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, DROP IN)
If you are a grandparent with grandchildren ages 0-6yrs, this program is for you! Join us to play, visit, share information and connect with other grandparents in your community!
Date Time Location
Mon Oct 16, 23 & 30 9:30-10:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
WEE-ALL (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, DROP IN)
Join us for play, crafts, stories and songs. *Oct 16 will be Firefighter Day!
Date Time Location
Mon Oct 16*, 23 & 30 1:30-2:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
PEEK-A-BOOK (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, DROP-IN)
Join us for some reading adventures, crafts and circle time. Date Time Location
Tue Oct 17 & 31 1:30-2:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
LET’S GET MESSY (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, DROP-IN)
Join us for a fun sensory experience with some messy play. *Please bring a change of clothes.
Date Time Location
Thu Oct 19 1:30-2:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
HANGIN’ WITH DAD (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, DROP-IN)
Attention all dads: are you looking for a fun, free activity for you and your children on Saturday morning? Join us for play, crafts and circle time. Dads only please!
Date Time Location
Sat Oct 21 9:30-10:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, DROP-IN)
Calling all ghosts, ghouls and goblins for an afternoon of Halloween inspired crafts, games and treats! Come dressed in your favourite costume.
Date Time Location
Sat Oct 21 1-2:15pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
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PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Register by noon the last business day before the session: www.cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
REGISTERED, IN-PERSON unless stated otherwise.
Child minding available for certain programs, while space lasts. Call 403-851-2265 to book.
MOM’S NIGHT OUT: MAKING TRINKET TRAYS
Join us for a night of mindfulness, connection and fun. We will be making trinket dishes out of air-dry clay. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Adults only please! Date Time Location
Tue Oct 3 5-7pm
Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
LLLC - COCHRANE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for parents and family members 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 learn about the wonders of breastfeeding. Date Time Location
Wed Oct 4 & 18 10-11am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: EXPRESSING FEELINGS WITHOUT AGGRESSION
Join an accredited Triple P Practitioner for some suggestions on teaching your preschooler to express himself in non-hurtful ways and develop skills for getting along with others. For parents with children 3-5yrs.
Date Time Location
Thu Oct 5 1:30-2:30pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES (AHS) PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP (DROP-IN, IN-PERSON)
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. For pregnant (and their partners) or parenting up to 6 mos.
Date Time Location
Wed Oct 11 & 25 10-11:30am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TRIPLE P TEEN GROUP (5 weeks)
Join an accredited Triple P Practitioner to learn a variety of parenting skills that will help promote your teenager’s development and potential. For parents with teenagers up to 16yrs.
Date Time Location
Wed Oct 11, 18, 25, Nov 1 & 15 1:30-3pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
TRIPLE P SEMINAR: RAISING RESILIENT CHILDREN
This seminar provides parents with strategies to help their children recognize, accept and express feelings, develop coping skills, encourage a positive outlook and adopt a healthy self-esteem. For parents with children 2-10yrs.
Date Time Location
Thu Oct 12 1:30-2:30pm
YOGA & CONNECTION
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
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 with some open discussion on parenting topics. For parents and babies, newborn to crawling.
Date Time Location
Fri Oct 13 & 27 1:30-2:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
FEELING THE FINANCIAL PINCH?
A food hamper might help, for more info call:
• Families with children 0-18 call the Family Resource Network (FRN) at 403-851-2265
• Families with children 18+, individuals and rural residents call Cochrane FCSS at 403-851-2250
AHS MEALTIME STRUGGLES
Do you have questions about feeding your child ages 1-5yrs? Join an AHS registered dietitian to learn about creating a positive mealtime environment, introducing new foods and how to cope with mealtime struggles.
Mon Oct 16 6:30-8:30pm
ZONES OF REGULATION (3 weeks)
Join us for 3 sessions, where children will learn about the different zones, how to identify their emotions and gain strategies and tools to support their regulation. For families with children 3-6yrs.
Wed Oct 25,
1 & 15 1:30-2:45pm
NURTURING PARENTING: BUILDING SELF-WORTH
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. For parents with children 0-6yrs.
SAT, OCT 28 | 10AM | FREE | MORE INFO: 403-851-2265
COCHRANE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 902 GLENBOW DRIVE
Join us for our annual winter clothing event to pick up free, clean, gently-used winter wear.
Winter Clothing/Costume Donations Accepted: Oct 11-25
• BGC Cochrane & Area Bow Valley Credit Union
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS)
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
Register by noon the day before the session: 403-851-2250 or www.cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
COMMUNITY HELPERS - FOR ADULTS 18YRS+ (FREE, REGISTERED, IN-PERSON)
This training equips natural helpers with the knowledge and skills to support the mental wellbeing of their community and themselves. Modules include mental health awareness, self-care, community resources and suicide awareness.
Date Time Location
Mon Oct 23 9am-4:30pm
Cochrane FCSS, HomeStead Bldg, 1, 209 Second Ave W
APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION TRAINING (ASIST) - 18YRS+ (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON)
This a suicide first aid two-day interactive workshop and will train you to intervene with an individual who is thinking about suicide. Certificate program from the Centre for Suicide Prevention. $175 or Free with proof of Community Helpers Course completion.
Date Time Location
Thu-Fri, Nov 2-3 8:30am-4:30pm
MENTAL HEALTH TIP
Cochrane FCSS, HomeStead Bldg, 1, 209 Second Ave W
Some experts say that sleep is the most basic criteria to health and wellbeing. Pay attention to your own sleep hygiene - turn the lights off well before bed, unplug from your phone, turn off the TV and try reading a book.
PROGRAMMING FOR 50+
Register through the Cochrane Public Library at 403-932-4353 or online at www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/events
THRIVING IN YOUR GOLDEN YEARS: AGING IN PLACE PROGRAM (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON)
A series of workshops built around an aging-in-place checklist, designed to help participants plan to stay in their home or community. Topics include: health, home, transportation, finances, connections, supports & services, community, safety, my partner/family and I.
Date Time Location
Tue Oct 17Nov 21 2:30-3:30pm OR 4-5pm
Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Str W
Register by noon the day before the session: 403-851-2250 or www.cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
COPING WITH CAREGIVING (REGISTERED, IN-PERSON)
This workshop is recommended for anyone who is a care partner. We consider conventional forms of well-being and explore other practical factors in boosting caregiver resilience. In partnership with DOTS and Alzheimer Calgary.
Date Time Location
Thu Oct 19 6:30-8:30pm
Hawthorne Cochrane, 60 Fireside Gate
Seniors on the Bow Programming | More info: 403-932-6002 SLS Centre, 2nd Flr, 800 Griffin Rd E Monthly calendar with additional activities and newsletter at www.cochrane.ca/sotb
DIAMOND PAINTING - $20 INCLUDES DROP-IN Date Time Location
Fri Oct 13, 27 10am
Seniors on the Bow, SLS Centre, 2nd Flr
OCTOBERFEST DANCE - $20 MEMBERS, $25 NON-MEMBERS
Sat Oct 14 6:30-10pm Seniors on the Bow, SLS Centre, 2nd Flr COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR - FREE
Tue Oct 17 10am Seniors on the Bow, SLS Centre, 2nd Flr
TRADE SHOW - $2 AGE 14 & UP
Date Time Location
Sat, Oct 21 10am-5pm SLS Centre, 800 Griffin Rd E
Sun, Oct 22 10am-4pm SLS Centre, 800 Griffin Rd E
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS - SUN, OCT 1
“Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations”
Why International Day of Older Persons is important:
• Respect and recognition of older citizens
• Highlighting social issues of older populations
For more info on eligibility and the discounts available visit our website at www.cochrane.ca/connectcard or call FCSS: 403-851-2250 or FRN: 403-851-2265
• Appreciating wisdom and experience
Here’s some ideas to celebrate our older adults:
• Visit an older relative
• Organize a potluck with older relatives and neighbours and share a special meal and stories
• Volunteer at a senior centre
FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THE COCHRANE CONNECT CARD!