THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | AUG 19-SEP 2
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN)
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (ages 0-6)
PROGRAMMING FOR 50+
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE (IN PERSON, DROP IN) Join the Family Resource Network at parks in Cochrane for a fun-filled morning! You and your child will enjoy activities while connecting with the FRN and our resources! Program cancelled in the event of rain or provincial restrictions. Date
Time
Location
Thu Aug 19
10-11am
Bragg Creek Park (Bragg Creek Community Centre)
PARENT/GUARDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide COCHRANE PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP (ONLINE, REGISTERED) You can meet with an Alberta Health Services childbirth educator and 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
Location
Thu Aug 26
9:30-11am
Zoom link sent to registered email
Summer Wrap up Party! Tue, Aug 24, 10am-12pm, Mitford Pond Join the Family Resource Network to wrap up Summer! You and your child will enjoy activities while connecting to the many resources we have to offer! (In person, drop in)
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF CALGARY Join the Alzheimer Society of Calgary online for the following interactive sessions with Q&A. To register call 403-290-0110 or visit: https://www.alzheimercalgary.ca/learn/attend-a-session UNDERSTANDING VASCULAR DEMENTIA This session focuses on a common type of dementia, namely vascular dementia, and explores the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and risk reduction. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Aug 26
10-11:30am
Online link sent to registered email
CAREGIVER STRATEGIES PART 1: COMMUNICATIONS AND BEHAVIOUR Learn practical strategies to equip yourself with helpful communication and behaviour frameworks. You’ll gain confidence, build your resiliency and empower yourself with great skills. Date
Time
Watch
Wed Sep 1
10-11:30am
Online link sent to registered email
CAREGIVER STRATEGIES PART 2: A CAREGIVER’S JOURNEY This 1.5 hour webinar will look at challenges that some caregivers face. Topics discussed will include: grief, guilt, self-care and building a team of support. Date
Time
Watch
Wed Sep 15
10-11:30am
Online link sent to registered email
MENTAL HEALTH TIP If you have a hard time relaxing when you’re off work, schedule it in (just like you do holidays) so there is no pressure to do anything else during that time.
COLT IS HERE FOR YOU! 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
More info and to register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
Looking for updates on construction in Town? Visit www.cochrane.ca/ConstructionUpdates
COCHRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY cochranepubliclibrary.ca
SUMMER READING CLUB - GRAND PRIZE DRAW AUG 20 The Summer Reading Club is coming to an end! Participants have until 4:30pm on Aug 20 to get their names into the grand prize draw. Children can still earn treasure chest prizes until Aug 31. Keep reading and winning big! NEW LITERACY BAGS - AVAILABLE NOW Generously sponsored by Inter Pipeline, the Cochrane Public Library is proud to announce our new Literacy Bags! We have 10 early literacy bags (complete with everything you need to help your child build important literacy skills), as well as 5 STEAM-themed bags! Come check out yours today! Go to https:// cochranepubliclibrary.ca/SpecialEquipment/Literacy-Bags for more information. FALL PROGRAM GUIDE COMING SOON Stay tuned for our Fall program guide! We’ll be back in-person with storytimes, tech classes and more!
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NEED HELP? SOCIAL SUPPORT AGENCIES IN COCHRANE AND AREA ARE HERE FOR YOU
FOOD: Cochrane Activettes Food Bank Iyahrhe Nakoda Food Bank Veterans Food Bank (food and other resources)
403-851-2250 403-881-2766 403-975-9676
SUPPORT LINES: Cochrane Family and Community Support Service (FCSS) Cochrane & Area Victim Services Cochrane Family Resource Network Distress Centre Crisis Support (24hr)
403-851-2250 403-851-8055 403-851-2265 403-266-4357
Hope for Wellness Help Line Indigenous Crisis Support (24hr) Helping Hands Kids Help Phone (24hr) Access Mental Health - Alberta Health Services Big Hill Haven – Domestic Violence Support
1-855-242-3310 587-580-9448 1-800-668-6868 1-844-943-1500 403-796-6564
Boys and Girls Club of Cochrane and Area Youth Support - Ages 12-22 Turning Point Stoney Health Services Stoney Tribal Security RCMP Non-Emergency
403-618-3149 403-881-2877 403-881-2791 403-932-2211
FINANCIAL SUPPORT: Government of Canada Income Support
1-833-966-2099
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