THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | MAR 18-APR 1 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
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Wed Mar 24
10-10:30am
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Wed Mar 31
10-10:30am
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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
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*Thu Mar 18
10:30-11am
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Thu Mar 25
10:30-11am
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*Thu Apr 1
10:30-11am
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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
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Tue Mar 23
2-2:30pm
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Tue Mar 30
2-2:30pm
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PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide INFANT MASSAGE (REGISTERED) Join us over two sessions to learn massage strokes and how they benefit your baby, physically, emotionally and psychologically. Open to parents with babies from four weeks old to not yet crawling. No prior skills required. Date
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Mon Mar 15
1:30-2pm
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Mon Mar 22
1:30-2pm
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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
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Fri Mar 19
10-10:30am
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Fri Mar 26
10-10:30am
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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
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Thu Mar 25
9:30-11am
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TRIPLE P TIP TALK: TOILET TRAINING (REGISTERED) Join an accredited Triple P practitioner for practical information and strategies to deal with toilet training. Date
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Fri Mar 26
1:30-2pm
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OLDER ADULTS FREE HOME-BASED SESSIONS FOR 50+ ADULTS Join us for online sessions you can do at home. We’ll help you get started once you register — all you need is a computer or smart phone with an internet connection and sound. Must register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide GENTLE YOGA WITH JILL NOVAK: FREE Gentle, methodical movements designed to enhance flexibility, strength and balance through safe, softer stretches. Sturdy chair required. Date
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Tue Mar 23
10:30-11:30am
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Tue Mar 30
10:30-11:30am
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ZUMBA GOLD WITH ALISON: FREE Zumba Gold has pacing to suit the needs of active older adults, with zesty music and easy-to-follow moves! Can be modified to be done from a chair. Date
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Thu Mar 25
10:30-11:30am
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Thu Apr 1
10:30-11:30am
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QIGONG WITH JILL A.: FREE Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is a simple method for optimal wellness and happiness. We will incorporate simple movements, either sitting or standing, along with breath, sound and visualization. Class is followed by a guided meditation.
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LIBRARY OPEN TO PUBLIC We are so pleased to announce that we are open once again to the public! Limit of 40 patrons in at a time for 1 hour. Masks and hand washing/sanitizing are required. Social distancing in place. Curbside service is also still available. Come on down and use the library your way! NEW WELLNESS LENDING LIBRARY Meditation kits, happy Lights, exercise equipment, indoor games (including shuffleboard and croquet!) and much more to help you and your family achieve your wellness goals! Find out more: cochranepubliclibrary.ca/Special-Equipment/Wellness-Lending-Library VIRTUAL TECH HELP Jan 19-Mar 30, 2-3PM Did you get a new eReader, tablet, phone as a gift? Do you need help with Microsoft or Google Suite, other software? Not sure how to search and place a book on hold through the library? We can help. Our tech staff members are available online by appointment on Tuesdays to help you with basic technology issues. Book your appointment online today! ONLINE CHAT NOW AVAILABLE Need help finding your next great read? Want to know more about our eResources? Need to know how to access your account? You can now chat with library staff, live! Simply go to our website and click the chat icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
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Wed Mar 24
10:30-11:30am
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10:30-11:30am
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MENTAL HEALTH TIP Counterbalance the serious with something funny each day: cat videos on YouTube, a stand-up show on Netflix, a funny movie—we all need a little comedic relief in our everyday lives.
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