THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | JUNE 10-24 BABIES, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS (ages 0-5) BOOKWORMS AND SONGBIRDS (DROP IN) (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! Date
Time
Watch
Wed Jun 16
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95228879867
Wed Jun 23
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95228879867
PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME (DROP IN) (zoom password: PPV3WW) Tune in on Thursdays for some Storytime fun followed by some songs to get your little ones moving and grooving! Every second week we will be doing a craft to work on fine motor skills.* Date
Time
Watch
Thu Jun 17
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
*Thu Jun 24
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 Jun 15
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95023546641
Tue Jun 22
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95023546641
PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide TRIPLE P TIP TALK: PROMOTING DIGITAL WELL-BEING IN TEENAGERS (REGISTERED) Gain practical strategies and insight on how to promote the digital well-being from an accredited Triple P Provider. Suitable for parents and caregivers with children ages 12-17. Date
Time
Watch
Mon Jun 10
6:30-7:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
HELPING YOUR CHILD MANAGE ANGER (REGISTERED) Gain practical strategies on how to help your child manage anger. Suitable for parents and caregivers with children ages 4-12. Date
Time
Location
Mon Jun 21
11am-12pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
COCHRANE PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP (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 Jun 24
9:30-11am
Zoom link sent to registered email
COMMUNITY HELPERS 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 Helpers. Learn helping skills, self-care for helpers and mental health and suicide awareness. Certificate program funded by Alberta Health Services. Date
Time
Tue-Thu Jul 13-15 12-1pm
Location Zoom link sent to registered email
MENTAL HEALTH TIP Volunteer your time and energy to help someone else. You’ll feel good about doing something tangible to help someone in need - and it’s a great way to meet new people.
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: COPING WITH SADNESS AND DEPRESSION (REGISTERED) Gain practical strategies and insight on how to help your teen manage sadness and depression. Suitable for parents and caregivers with children ages 12-17. Date
Time
Location
Mon Jun 14
1:30-2pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: DRUG USE IN TEENS (REGISTERED) Gain practical strategies and insight on how to help your child prevent and if applicable, manage drug use. Suitable for parents and caregivers with children ages 12-17. Date
Time
Location
Thu Jun 17
6-7pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
WE CARE ABOUT YOU!
WE HAVE AN APP THAT CAN HELP! COCHRANE & AREA RESOURCES & ESSENTIAL SERVICES (CARES)
Connect with services and resources, get assistance and find ways to have fun. Download the app or visit
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line (24hrs) 1-866-925-4419
www.cochranecares.com
More info and to register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY – JUNE 15 Anyone who suspects elder abuse or is a victim can call: Cochrane FCSS: 403-851-2250 Cochrane and Area Victim Services: 403-851-8055 Elder Abuse Support Line at Calgary’s Kerby Centre: 403-705-3250
LOVE LOCAL Check out the Cochrane Gift Guide for ideas to spark your imagination for everybody on your list! Look for your copy in the mail or find it online at shopcochrane.ca MENTAL HEALTH TIP Our physical health is connected to our mental health. Do something with your hands or move your body to feel more balanced physically and mentally.
WE CARE ABOUT YOU!
WE HAVE AN APP THAT CAN HELP! COCHRANE & AREA RESOURCES & ESSENTIAL SERVICES (CARES)
Connect with services and resources, get assistance and find ways to have fun. Download the app or visit
cares.glideapp.io
COCHRANE VIRTUAL ART SHOWS
December featured artist: Foothills Art Club cochrane.ca/ArtShow Virtual Christmas ArtWalk cochrane.ca/ChristmasArtWalk
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CAMPING EQUIPMENT, HIKING GEAR AVAILABLE NOW Thanks to the generous support of BREC and Bass Pro Cabelas, the Cochrane Public Library has enhanced their Outdoor Equipment Lending Library! Tents, tarps, hatchets, camping chairs, first aid kits, GPS devices and more are available to check out for FREE with your library card! See a full list of equipment: https://cochranepubliclibrary. ca/Special-Equipment/Outdoor-Equipment.
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PERSONAL BOOK SHOPPER: Don’t know what to read next? Just need something to read? cochranepubliclibrary.ca We can help! Let us find your next read. Getting started is easy. Fill out the short form to let us know what you like and the age of the MICROSCOPES, UKULELES reader (ages 0-18+), and our AND staff MORE will make up a custom book bag Did you you can check outreceive microscopes with prepared slides at the based on know your answers. You will a phone call when your bag library? We also have telescopes, Cricut Joys, a Ghost Hunting Kit, board of books is ready. games and much, much, more!
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SENIORS’ WEEK JUNE 7-13, 2021 CELEBRATING ADULTS 50 + IN COCHRANE & AREA THROUGH A WEEK OF STORYTELLING AND COMMUNITY EVENTS All sessions are free and require registration. For more information or to register visit cochrane.ca/SeniorsWeek, or call FCSS 403-851-2250. Need a tablet to join or some help with technology? Contact the library to borrow a tablet or schedule a support appointment with Bev 403-932-4353.
DATE TIME Mon Jun 7
Tue Jun 8
Wed Jun 9
EVENT (* session available by phone)
Cochrane.ca/SeniorsWeek
All day: FREE MEDIUM DRIP COFFEE AND 20% OFF PURCHASES Business hours Start Seniors' Week off with a kick! apply Visit: Coffee Traders at 114 2 Ave W and Mezzo Cafe & PZA Parlour at 50 Fireside Gt 2-4pm
WORKSHOP: ACHIEVING BALANCE IN THE SECOND HALF OF LIFE* Join Barbara Cavers, YWCA Woman of Distinction, to plan for a more balanced, meaningful and fulfilling life.
10:3011:30am
GENTLE YOGA WITH JILL NOVAK Gentle movements designed to enhance flexibility, strength and balance. Modifications made for those with limitations. You will need a sturdy chair.
2-3pm
RANCHING UNDER THE ARCH, STORIES FROM THE SOUTHERN ALBERTA RANGELANDS WITH AUTHOR LARRAINE ANDREWS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STOCKMEN'S MEMORIAL FOUNDATION* Stories of dreamers, schemers, visionaries, optimists and ranches from the late nineteenth century that are still in operation today. Book prize draw! Register: 403-932-3782 or library@smflibrary.ca.
6:30-7:30pm
ZUMBA GOLD WITH ALISON A fitness class that has pacing to suit the needs of older adults with zesty music and easy to follow moves! Can be modified to be done from a chair.
9:30-10:30am
QIGONG WITH JILL ALLEN Qigong is an energy practice incorporating breath, visualization, sound and movements to keep energy channels open within the body.We practice simple movements (sitting or standing) followed by a guided meditation.
11am-12pm
COMMUNITY COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR - HOSTED BY SENIORS ON THE BOW* Join us for an interactive online session of questions, conversation and coffee with Mayor Jeff Genung. BYOC – Bring your own coffee…or tea!
Thu 10:30Jun 10 11:30am 12-1:30pm
Sat 10-11am OR Jun 12 2-3pm
ZUMBA GOLD WITH ALISON A fitness class that has pacing to suit the needs of older adults with zesty music and easy to follow moves! Can be modified to be done from a chair. WORKSHOP: THESE MOUNTAINS ARE OUR SACRED PLACES: THE STORY OF THE STONEY PEOPLE* Join Rev. John Snow Jr. in a workshop of These Mountains are our Sacred Places, by his late father Rev., Dr. Chief John Snow Sr. Book prize draw! STORYTELLING ALBERTA: KINDNESS OF STRANGERS* Join in for the ancient tradition of oral storytelling. Come listen to local stories or share one of your own. Participants are encouraged to share a 5 minute story around the topic kindness of strangers.
Thank you to all of the organizations/businesses as listed in the Senior Week Schedule who are providing a service or partnering to host an event in celebration of our seniors. Thank you to Mairfair Diagnostics for their generous donation.
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!
WE HAVE AN APP THAT CAN HELP! COCHRANE & AREA RESOURCES & ESSENTIAL SERVICES (CARES)
Connect with services and resources, get assistance and find ways to have fun. Download the app or visit cares.glideapp.io
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