THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | JAN 21 - FEB 4 BABIES, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS (ages 0-5) 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 Jan 20
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87469747452
Wed Jan 27
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87469747452
Wed Feb 3
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! Drop in. Register for a craft package every second Thursday.* cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
ADULTS Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide INVESTMENT BASICS – MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MONEY Join us for a webinar facilitated by the Credit Counselling Society. Participants will learn about the basic investment vehicles like: RRSP, TFSA and RESP and investment risks, fees and how to look for investment specialists. Online through the Ring Central App. Date
Time
Location
Wed Jan 27
6:30-7:30pm
Ring link sent to registered email
BENEFITS AND CREDITS FOR ALL Join us for an online session facilitated by an Outreach Officer from the Canada Revenue Agency. Session includes: Canada Child Benefit, Child Disability Benefit, Disability Tax Benefit, GST Credit, Canada Workers Benefit and the Climate Action Incentive. Online through Webex.
Date
Time
Watch
Date
Time
Location
*Thu Jan 21
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
Tue Feb 2
1-2pm
Webex link sent to registered email
Thu Jan 28
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
*Thu Feb 4
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 Jan 19
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89894373990
Tue Jan 26
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89894373990
Tue Feb 2
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89894373990
SUPER HERO MUSIC PARTY WITH BRIGHT AND BEAMING (DROP IN) (zoom password: 292071) Join Crystal with Bright and Beaming music classes for a fun-filled morning! Dress up as your favourite super hero and join us for songs and dance. Date
Time
Watch
Fri Jan 29
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82262445483
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 Jan 22
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87232278391
Fri Feb 5
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87232278391
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. Date
Time
Location
Thu Jan 28
1-2:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
65 SIDE HUSTLES Join us for a webinar facilitated by the Credit Counselling Society. Participants will explore various side hustle ideas and learn how to use their expertise when deciding what to pursue to reach their financial goals. Online through the Ring Central App. Date
Time
Location
Wed Feb 3
6:30-7:30pm
Ring 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
Link sent to registered email
CAPACITY FOR ORGANIZATIONS Register by noon the day before the session. START WITH WHY: THE HOW-TOS OF PROGRAM DESIGN Whether you are looking to improve an existing program or to create a new one, this workshop will guide you through the six phases of program design, ensuring that your program is built on sound research and best practices. Date
Time
Watch
Mon Jan 18
1:30-3pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
Tue Jan 28
6:30-8pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
CREATING AN EFFECTIVE VOLUNTEER MANUAL Why have a volunteer manual? What goes into an effective volunteer manual? Learn to put handbooks to use in your volunteer organization. Date
Time
Watch
Wed Jan 20
12-1pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
Wed Jan 27
7-8pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
DEVELOPING SCREENING POLICIES AND ASSESSING RISK Learn the basics of policy development and how to identify potential risks and liabilities as it relates to volunteer screening. Facilitated by Volunteer Alberta. Register: www.eventbrite.ca/o/volunteer-alberta-103100688 Promo Code: Cochrane2021 Date
MENTAL HEALTH TIP Try a meditation app like Headspace or Calm to help with anxiety and stress. Happify and Moodfit are also great apps to help boost your overall mental wellbeing.
Time
Tue Jan 26 12-1pm OR 7-8pm
Watch Link sent to registered email
More info and to register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide