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
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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
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*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
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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
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Wed Mar 10
1:30-2pm
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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
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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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