THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | JUL 22-AUG 5
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 Jul 22
10-11am
Riviera Park (Riviera Way & Riviera Cres)
Tue Jul 27
10-11am
Heritage Park (Heritage Dr)
Wed Jul 28
10-11am
Centennial Park (Williams Str & Pope Ave)
Thu Jul 29
10-11am
Heartland Park, Craft day! (Horseshoe Cres)
Tue Aug 3
10-11am
Sunset Pond Park (Sunset Rd & Sunset Blvd)
Thu Aug 5
10-11am
Dewey Blaine Park (East End)
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
Sat Jul 24
10-11am
Cochrane Ranche (Along Highway 1A)
Fri Aug 6
10-11am
Cochrane Ranche (Along Highway 1A)
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. Date
Time
Location
Fri Jul 30
1:30-2:30pm
Riverfront Park (Along Griffin Rd)
PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT 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 Jul 22
9:30-11am
Zoom link sent to registered email
MENTAL HEALTH TIP
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. Two date options available. 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. Two date options available. Date
Time
Location
Tue-Thu Jul 27-29
12-2pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
Tue-Thu Aug 17-19 12-2pm
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 UNDERSTANDING PARKINSON DISEASE AND DEMENTIA This session focuses on the symptoms and signs of Parkinson’s Disease Dementia, diagnosis, treatment and strategies that would enable both the person with the disease and their caregiver to have a good quality of life. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Jul 29
10-11:30am
Online link sent to registered email
LONG DISTANCE CAREGIVING Having someone you care for that lives away from you can be challenging. We will look at how this type of caring is unique and explore tips to do it. Date
Time
Watch
Wed Aug 4
10-11:30am
Online link sent to registered email
Mental Wellness Starter Pack
A variety of wellness focused items to boost your mental well-being. Free! Register: www.cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
Nourishing your mind and body with healthy food you cooked yourself can be very rewarding. Check your cookbooks or Pinterest for recipes or ask friends and family for suggestions.
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More info and to register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide