THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | MAR 4-18 BABIES, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS (ages 0-5) BOOKWORMS AND SONGBIRDS (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! Book of the week will be posted on fb.com/cochraneFRN Date
Time
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Wed Mar 10
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95228879867
Wed Mar 17
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95228879867
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 Date
Time
Watch
*Thu Mar 4
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
Thu Mar 11
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
*Thu Mar 18
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
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Tue Mar 9
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95023546641
Tue Mar 16
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95023546641
PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide 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
Time
Watch
Fri Mar 5
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93727607315
Fri Mar 12
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93727607315
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 Mar 11
9:30-11am
Zoom link sent to registered email
THE POWER OF POSITIVE PARENTING (REGISTERED) Learn strategies to prevent misbehaviour, create a predictable family environment and manage children’s behaviour and emotions in a constructive manner; appropriate for parents with children aged two to 10. Date
Time
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Mon Mar 8
1:30-3pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: TANTRUMS (REGISTERED) Join an accredited Triple P practitioner for practical information and strategies to deal with tantrums. Date
Time
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Wed Mar 10
1:30-2pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
RAISING COMPETENT TEENAGERS (REGISTERED) Set your teenager up for success with strategies that help your child get the most out of their school years. Find out how to help them communicate well, develop self-discipline and good routines, follow rules and solve problems. Date
Time
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Wed Mar 10
6:30-8pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
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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LOVE1:30-2pm LOCAL Zoom link sent to registered email
Mon Mar 15
Check out the Cochrane Gift Guide for ideas to spark your imagination ADULTS for everybody on your list! Register by noon the day before cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide Look for your copy inthe thesession: mail or
find it online at shopcochrane.ca NEWCOMERS Join us for an online session facilitated by an Outreach Officer from the Canada Revenue Agency. Session includes: Canada Child Tax Benefit, MENTAL TIP Disability TaxHEALTH Credit, GST, Canada Workers Benefit, Residency Status, How to File a Return. Our physical health is connected to our mental health. Do something Date with your handsTime or move your bodyLocation to feel more balanced physically and mentally. Tue Mar 9 1-2pm Webex link sent to registered email
WE CARE ABOUT YOU! CAPACITY FOR ORGANIZATIONS WE HAVE AN APP THAT CAN HELP! Join us for online&sessions can do at work or home. Must register: COCHRANE AREA you RESOURCES cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide or (CARES) follow instructions listed. & ESSENTIAL SERVICES Connect with services and resources, assistance CREATING A CULTURE OF VOLUNTEERget ENGAGEMENT and ways to a have fun.of Download app or visitWe will define the Join usfind for Creating Culture Volunteerthe Engagement. goals, values and beliefs of volunteer engagement and discuss creating and cares.glideapp.io nurturing a new culture of volunteer engagement in your organization. Date
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Thu Mar 4
7-8pm
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COCHRANE VIRTUAL ART SHOWS
BASICS ARE THE BUILDING BLOCKS: HOW TO RECRUIT, December featured artist: Foothills Art ClubRETAIN AND RECOGNIZE VOLUNTEERS cochrane.ca/ArtShow This session will focus on the basics of volunteer engagement and how it sets the state for a successful volunteer program. You will learn about Virtual Christmas motivation of volunteers, recruitment tactics,ArtWalk retention and creative ideas. cochrane.ca/ChristmasArtWalk Date Time Watch Mon Mar 15
1:30-3pm
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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
Time
Watch
Tue Mar 9
10:30-11:30am
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Tue Mar 16
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
Time
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Thu Mar 4
10:30-11:30am
Zoom link sent to registered email
Thu Mar 11
10:30-11:30am
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Thu Mar 18
10:30-11:30am
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CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY – SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WORKSHOPS Join the Alzheimer Society of Calgary for free online dementia-specific learning and tips for caregivers. Each session includes Q&A. Register at alzheimercalgary.ca/learn/attend-a-session or by calling 403-290-0110. Topic
Date
Time
Behaviour Changes in Dementia and Strategies
Thu Mar 11
6-7:30pm
Caregiver Strategies
Wed Mar 17
10-11:30am
THRIVE 50+ SERIES These sessions are all about helping you thrive. We will focus on education, workshops, community resources and wellness support. Registration required: Call Maureen toll free: 1-888-423-9666, email wellbeing@acaging.ca or visit acaging.ca/living-strong LIVING STRONG AND RESILIENT PROGRAM This program offers support and tools to reduce stress and stay strong during the pandemic and beyond. We’ll help you set goals and provide access to a wellbeing coach, peer support, weekly tips and one-hour workshops online or over the phone. LIVING STRONG COMMUNITY GATHERING – SPEAKER, KARL WAHL Karl will speak on how the number of aging people is increasing, how the losses and needs incurred in the second half of life require changes to our emotional and relationship approach to a balanced life. Date
Time
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Wed Mar 10
2-3pm
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cochranepubliclibrary.ca
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! cochranepubliclibrary.ca/Special-Equipment/Wellness-Lending-Library TEEN WRITERS (ONLINE) Jan 21-Apr 15, 4-4:30PM We want to help YOU finish that story you’ve been working on! Join us as we chat through writing strategies, provide feedback on your drafts, and work towards completing your story. At the end, the Library will bind your work in a hardcover copy for you to keep! 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! CRICUT JOY, UKULELES, MICROSCOPES,SNOWSHOES AND MORE Our Library of Things is constantly growing! Check out our microscopes (complete with slides), ukuleles, board games, telescopes, power tools, exercise equipment and more for free with your library card! Call us today to reserve your items!
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MENTAL HEALTH TIP Helping others in big and small ways gives us a sense of control when things feel beyond our control. Support local businesses, check-in with elderly neighbours, share a wellness tip.
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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
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