THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | FEB 4-18 BABIES, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS (ages 0-5) BOOKWORMS AND SONGBIRDS (zoom password: hN7n35) 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 Feb 10
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95228879867
Wed Feb 17
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95228879867
Wed Feb 24
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95228879867
PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME (zoom password: PPV3WW) Tune in for storytime fun and songs to get your little ones moving and grooving! Drop in. Register for a craft package every second Thursday.* cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide Date
Time
Watch
*Thu Feb 4
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
Thu Feb 11
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
*Thu Feb 18
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
EYE SPY GAME (DROP IN) (zoom password: 2c03sM) 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 Feb 9
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95023546641
Tue Feb 16
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95023546641
Tue Feb 23
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95023546641
PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide PARENT COFFEE AND CONNECT (DROP IN) (zoom password: zY4c8v) 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 Feb 5
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93727607315
Fri Feb 12
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93727607315
Fri Feb 19
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93727607315
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: SELF ESTEEM (DROP IN) (zoom password: A8qpkB) Join an accredited Triple P practitioner for practical information and strategies to promote self-esteem in your school-aged child. Date
Time
Watch
Mon Feb 8
1:30-2:00pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/99483139030
COCHRANE PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP (REGISTERED) 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.
RAISING RESPONSIBLE TEENAGERS (REGISTERED) You’ll come away with new ideas to encourage your teenager to make good decisions, be respectful, considerate, reliable and involved in family life. For caregivers with teens aged 12-16. Date
Time
Watch
Wed Feb 10
6:30-8pm
Zoom link sent to registered emai
RAISING RESILIENT CHILDREN (REGISTERED) Learn strategies to help your child recognize positive and negative emotions and deal with them in a healthy way. For caregivers with children aged 2-12. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Feb 18
1-2:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
ADULTS Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide SENIORS BENEFITS AND CREDITS FOR ALL Join us for an online session facilitated by an Outreach Officer from the Canada Revenue Agency. Session includes: and Credits for Seniors, Pension Income Splitting, Registered Retirement Savings Plan, OAS Repayment, Payment Methods, Authorizing a Representative, Climate Action Incentive. Date
Time
Location
Tue Feb 9
1-2pm
Webex link sent to registered email
COMPASS FOR THE CAREGIVER (4 WEEKS) Do you assist a family member or friend living with challenges resulting from a disability, illness or aging? If you said yes, you are a caregiver. Join us for a four-week program including the balancing act, managing stress, navigating the system and more. Register with Tracy: 403-851-2250. Cost: $20. Date
Time
Location
Tue Feb 9-Mar 2
6-8pm
Ring link sent to registered email
10 STEPS TO RETIRE WITHOUT DEBT Join us for a webinar facilitated by the Credit Counselling Society. Learn about debt elimination options so you can enter your golden years without the shackles of debt. Online through the Ring Central App. Date
Time
Location
Wed Feb 10
6:30-7:30pm
Webex link sent to registered email
SCAMS Join us for an online session facilitated by an Outreach Officer from the Canada Revenue Agency. Session includes: How to recognize a scam, examples of fraudulent communications, how to protect yourself from identify theft, COVID-19 scams. Date
Time
Location
Tue Feb 16
1-2pm
Webex link sent to registered email
CAPACITY FOR ORGANIZATIONS Register by noon the day before the session. WRITING VOLUNTEER POSITIONS Learn how to get started with writing or updating volunteer position descriptions and what content to include. Date
Time
Watch
Date
Time
Location
Wed Feb 10
12-1pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
Thu Feb 11
9:30-11am
Zoom link sent to registered email
Wed Feb 17
7-8pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
Thu Feb 25
9:30-11am
Zoom link sent to registered email
More info and to register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
MENTAL HEALTH TIP We all like to feel accomplished. Break tasks down into simple actions and cross them off as you go.