THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | JUL 22 - AUG 5 BABIES, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS (ages 0-5) STAY AND PLAY KITS These kits simplify your fun at-home activities. Kits are delivered to your door and include all the instructions and supplies for crafts and games. One kit per family. Register at cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide BOOKWORMS AND SONGBIRDS Join us for a virtual story time followed by fun and interactive songs. Book of the week will be posted on fb.com/cochraneFRN Date
Time
Watch
Wed Jul 22
10-10:30am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87469747452
Wed Jul 29
10-10:30am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87469747452
PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME (zoom password: 6Ckcz4) Tune in for storytime fun and songs to get your little ones moving and grooving! Register for bi-weekly craft session* cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide Date
Time
Watch
Thu Jul 23
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81377599648
*Thu Jul 30
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81377599648
YOGARILLA (zoom password: 4jEife) Join Amanda for some namaste and chill! This session incorporates fun poses for children, increasing their body awareness and providing them with tools for self-regulation. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Jul 23
1:30-2pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84666036114
SCAVENGER HUNT Head outdoors and have fun exploring local parks and open spaces! Find the items on the list we email. Go whenever is best for your family! Activity is not monitored or facilitated by staff. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Jul 28
1:30-2:30pm Register by noon Wed; list sent by email
PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide TRIPLE P TALKS Join an accredited Triple P practitioner for practical information and strategies on a variety of parenting topics! Date
Time
Watch
Tue Jul 28
10-10:30am
Topic: Fighting and aggression (preschool aged) Zoom link sent to registered email
Tue Aug 4
10-10:30am
Topic: Sharing (toddlers) Zoom link sent to registered email
COCHRANE PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP Join an AHS childbirth educator and connect with other parents on a wide variety of pregnancy, birth, infant care and parenthood topics. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Jul 23
1-2:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
PARENT COFFEE AND CONNECT Join other parents and caregivers for conversation and connection. A family support worker helps guide conversation and answer questions. Date
Time
Location
Tue Aug 4
2-3pm
In the field across from the Family Resource Network (127 First Ave West)
YOUTH MENTAL WELLNESS SUMMER SCAVENGER HUNT (AGES 12-18) Search through online resources to learn about your mental well-being, how to take care of yourself and how to help others. Complete the final quiz for your chance to win one of three Wellness Kits valued at $30 and a Grand Prize Wellness Kit valued at $50. Register to receive your scavenger hunt instructions at cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
ARTS AND CULTURE NEW: all classes are FREE. Online drop-ins welcome with registration. Register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide NEW: LET’S BUILD TINY BOATS THAT FLOAT TOGETHER (AGES 6-11) Build fun tiny boats from simple colourful clay, nature and recycling. Develop skills while you work on your project between classes. Date
Time
Wed Jul 22, 29
11am-12pm
WE’LL BUILD 3-D ART TOGETHER (AGES 6-11) Sculpt fun creatures from simple colourful clay, nature and recycling. Develop skills while you work on your project between classes. Date
Time
Wed Jul 22, 29
2-3pm
WE’LL DRAW TOGETHER (AGES 8-12) Design characters and animals such as wildlife and pets while learning comic book drawing techniques and realistic drawing skills. Date
Time
Thu Jul 23, 30
11am-12pm OR 2-3pm
WE’LL CREATE ART TOGETHER (AGES 6-11) A variety of art materials used in art projects will build on skills and enjoyment of the arts. Date
Time
Fri Jul 24, 31
11am-12pm OR 2-3pm
More info and to register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide MENTAL HEALTH TIP Being kind to others helps us all feel better. Try buying a stranger a coffee in the drive through or mail a card to someone you haven’t connected with in a while.