THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | NOV 11 - 25 BABIES, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS (ages 0-5) STAY & PLAY KITS – HOLIDAY EDITION Register at cochrane.ca/program guide. One kit per family. BOOKWORMS AND SONGBIRDS Join us for a virtual story time followed by fun and interactive songs. This group is open to bookworms and songbirds of all ages! Book of the week will be posted on fb.com/cochraneFRN Date
Time
Watch
Wed Nov 18
10-10:30am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87469747452
Wed Nov 25 10-10:30am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87469747452 PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME (zoom password: PPV3WW) Tune in for storytime fun and songs to get your little ones moving and grooving! *Register for craft for Oct 15 and 29. cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide Date
Time
Watch
Thu Nov 12*
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
Thu Nov 5
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
EYE SPY GAME (DROP IN) Develop your child’s problem solving and communication skills by joining us for a fun eye spy game. We will start with songs and dance and play eye spy! All ages are welcome to join! Date
Time
Watch
Tue Nov 17
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89894373990
PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide PARENT COFFEE AND CONNECT (DROP IN) join other parents and caregivers for virtual conversation and connection. A family support worker will be present to guide conversation and answer any questions. Date
Time
Watch
Fri Nov 13
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87232278391
Fri Nov 27
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87232278391
COCHRANE PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP Join us for an online casual cafe, where you can meet with an Alberta Health Services childbirth educator and connect with other parents on the topics of pregnancy and a variety of parenting topics. Date
Time
Location
Thu Nov 26
1-2:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
NEW: all classes are FREE. Online drop-ins welcome with registration. ZOOM required. Register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide WE’LL DRAW TOGETHER (AGES 7-12) Learn to draw wildlife, dragons, monsters and ships and more! Time
Every Thursday 3:30-4:30pm
Date
Time
Watch
Every Tuesday
3:30-4:30pm
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WE’LL BUILD WITH COLOURFUL CLAY (AGES 6-12) Sculpt fun creatures from simple colourful clay. Date
Time
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Every Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm
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CAPACITY FOR ORGANIZATIONS Register by noon the day before the session. HR BASICS Are you a small charity or nonprofit with questions about current employment standards in Alberta? Are your current policies and procedures compliant? Join IntegralOrg as we do an overview of HR basics. Register: https://integralorg.ca/events/hr-basics/ Date
Time
Watch
Wed Nov 18
1-2:30pm
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SOCIAL INNOVATION 101 Calling all changemakers wanting to make a difference in Cochrane and the world! We’ll be joined online by Alberta Social Innovation Connect to find innovative ways to address complex problems in our communities. Date
Time
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Thu Nov 26
6-9pm
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ADULTS Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide PLANNING FOR REDUCED INCOME Participants who are facing reduced income will learn strategies on how to cope financially with their new reality. Date
Time
Location
Thu Nov 12
6:30-8pm
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TUESDAY TAX TIME: HOME ACCESSIBILITY TAX CREDIT (HATC) Eligibility, claiming the deduction, eligible expenses,ineligible expenses, Not affected by rebates or grants. Date
Time
Location
Tue Nov 17
2-3pm
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OLDER ADULTS
ARTS AND CULTURE
Date
ART EXPLORATION (AGES 6-12) A variety of art materials used in art projects will build on skills and enjoyment of the arts.
TUESDAY TAX TIME: SENIORS Join Canada Revenue Agency for a Webex meeting. We’ll discuss common types of income and credits for seniors, pension income splitting, Registered Retirement Savings OAS repayment, payment methods, authorizing a representative, and Climate Action Incentive.
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Date
Time
Watch
Zoom link sent to registered email
Tue Nov 24
2-3pm
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