THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | AUG 5-19
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN)
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS)
BABIES, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS (ages 0-5)
COMMUNITY HELPERS
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 5
10-11am
Dewey Blaine Park (East End)
Tue Aug 10
10-11am
Samuel Spicer Park (Quigley)
Thu Aug 12
10-11am
Matt Kroll Park (Riverview)
Tue Aug 17
10-11am
Glenwood Park (Glenbow)
Thu Aug 19
10-11am
Bragg Creek Park (Bragg Creek Community Centre)
MOM AND BABY SONG TIME (IN PERSON, DROP IN) Join us for an outdoor mom & baby song time session. Spend the morning listening to songs, bonding with your baby, and connecting with other moms in our community. Program cancelled in the event of rain or provincial restrictions. Date
Time
Location
Fri Aug 6
10-11am
Cochrane Ranche (Along Highway 1A)
HANGIN’ WITH DADS (IN PERSON, DROP IN) Join other dads for a fun-filled evening! You and your child will enjoy activities while connecting to the many resources we have to offer! Program cancelled in the event of rain or provincial restrictions. Date
Time
Location
Wed Aug 11
6:30-7:30 pm
Centennial Park (William St & Pope Ave)
SCAVENGER HUNT (IN PERSON, REGISTERED) Head outdoors and have some fun exploring our local parks and open spaces! Connect with other families and Family Resource Network staff. You will receive a copy of the scavenger hunt on site. Program cancelled in the event of rain or provincial restrictions.
Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide ADULT COMMUNITY HELPERS Contribute to the mental well-being of your community by becoming a Community Helper. Learn helping skills, self-care for helpers and mental health and suicide awareness. Certificate program funded by Alberta Health Services. Date
Time
Location
Tue-Thu Aug 17-19 9:30-10:30am Zoom link sent to registered email
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY HELPERS, AGES 12-18 Gain leadership skills for your resume and learn to help your friends when they’re struggling. Includes helping skills, self-care for helpers and mental health and suicide awareness. Certificate program funded by Alberta Health Services. Date
Time
Tue-Thu Aug 17-19 12-2pm
Location Zoom link sent to registered email
OLDER ADULTS 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 SLEEP DISORDERS IN DEMENTIA This presentation focuses on the connection between sleep disorders and dementia, common sleep disorders in dementia, and their causes. It also discusses the non-medical and medical strategies for managing them. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Aug 12
10-11:30am
Online link sent to registered email
CAREGIVER STRATEGIES Gain the practical strategies you need and equip yourself with a helpful, easy-to-use framework that will inform and guide your responses and decisions. Build your resiliency and empower yourself with great skills.
Date
Time
Location
Date
Time
Watch
Mon Aug 16
1:30-2:30pm
Cochrane Ranche (Along Highway 1A)
Wed Aug 18
10-11:30am
Online link sent to registered email
PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide TRIPLE P TIP TALK: FEARS (VIRTUAL, REGISTERED) Gain practical strategies and insight on how to support your child with fears. Suitable for parents and caregivers with children ages 5-12. Date
Time
Location
Wed Aug 18
1:30-2pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
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MENTAL HEALTH TIP Nurturing growing, living things gives us a sense of purpose. Is there a plan or pet you can take care of? If not your own, is there someone else’s you can help out with or a community garden you could support?
More info and to register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
COCHRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY cochranepubliclibrary.ca
TD SUMMER READING CLUB ON NOW - TEENS AND ADULTS TOO! The TD Summer Reading Club is back! Sign-up starting June 18 to earn amazing prizes just for reading! Register online or come to the Library to sign-up, get your official TD Summer Reading Club notebook and read your way to winning! Teen and Adult Reading Challenges are also available for amazing prizes!
BACKPACK PROGRAM
Does your family need help with school supplies? Are you interested in making a monetary donation? Call the Family Resource Network (FRN) to get more info at 403-851-2265 or visit www.cochrane.ca/frn. This program is a collaboration with Cochrane FRN, Cochrane FCSS, Staples and the Kiwanis Club of Cochrane.
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/Special-Equipment/Literacy-Bags for more information. VIRTUAL PROGRAMS ON NOW We have some amazing programs planned for this summer! Cartooning, trivia, crafts, weekly take-home craft kits and more! Go to https://cochranepubliclibrary.ca/Events to see a full listing.
JOIN today! BE WATER WISE: GO SLOW ON THE H2O
ONLY! • $49/Adult • $39/Senior • $29/Child • $39/Youth • $99/Family per month
Preston & Jack, Lifeguards. Two of the new voices of our latest CochraneNow radio ads!
PLAY► A community that plays together, stay
s together
Level One: Limited Outdoor Use- In Effect Year Round Cochrane.ca/WaterConservation
"We're open and there's lots to do!" Join your community at 800 Griffin Road E. slsfamilysportscentre.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL BGCCA VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING CHECK OUT OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES.
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
WE CARE ABOUT YOU!
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Connect with services and resources, get assistance and find ways to have fun. Download the app or visit www.cochranecares.com .
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