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THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | out COCHRANE.CA | MAY 13-27 Check the Cochrane Gift Guide for ideas to spark your imagination
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 May 19
10-10:30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95228879867
Wed May 26
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 May 13
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
Thu May 20
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
*Thu May 27
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 May 18
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95023546641
Tue May 25
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95023546641
CIRCLE SECURITY (REGISTERED) forOF everybody on your list! The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is an eight-week session copy in the mail that isLook basedfor on your decades of research aboutor how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Suitable for parents find it online at shopcochrane.ca with children ages 0-6. Date Time TIP MENTAL HEALTH
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Wed May 19 1:30-3pm Zoom link sent to registered email Our physical health is connected to our mental health. Do something - Jul 7 with your hands or move your body to feel more balanced physically and mentally. THE ZONES OF REGULATION (REGISTERED) Join us for three sessions, where children will learn about the zones, how to identify their emotions and gain strategies and tools to support their regulation. This will be done through Storytime, instructions and crafts.
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Time
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COCHRANE & AREA RESOURCES Fri May 2810:30link sent to registered email & ESSENTIAL SERVICESZoom (CARES) June 11 11:30am 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
STROLLER ROLLERS (REGISTERED) Join other parents for a morning of movement and social connection at Riverfront Park! A family support worker will be available to answer any questions you may have about child development and local community resources. Registration is required. Date
Time
Location
Fri May 21
10-11am
Riverfront Park
PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide 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 May 13
9:30-11am
Zoom link sent to registered email
Thu May 27
9:30-11am
Zoom link sent to registered email
RAISING RESILIENT CHILDREN (REGISTERED) Get the strategies that will allow your child to recognize positive and negative emotions and deal with them in a healthy way. For caregivers with children ages 2-12. Date
Time
Watch
Fri May 14
1:30-3pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
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 May 17
1:30-2:30pm Zoom link sent to registered email
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COCHRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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 May 18
10:30-11:30am
Zoom link sent to registered email
Tue May 25
10:30-11:30am
Zoom link sent to registered email
THRIVE 50+ SERIES These sessions are all about helping you thrive. We will focus on education, workshops, community resources and wellness support. LIVING STRONG WORKSHOPS Living Strong workshops are all about supporting you to explore various components of wellbeing. Free booklets for this program can be picked up from Cochrane FCSS. To register call 1-888-423-9666 or visit acaging.ca/calendar LIVING SAFELY Date
Time
Watch
Wed May 19
2-3:30pm
Online link sent to registered email
GET YOUR PAPERWORK IN ORDER Date
Time
Watch
Wed May 5
2-3:30pm
Online link sent to registered email
cochranepubliclibrary.ca
LIBRARY CLOSED TO PUBLIC; CURBSIDE SERVICE STILL AVAILABLE As of April 7, the library is once again closed to the public under the Step 1 restrictions. Curbside services are still available for all your library needs! Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-6pm. CRICUT MACHINES, GHOST HUNTING KIT, PET LIFEJACKETS, LEGO MINDSTORMS, AVAILABLE NOW There’s so many things to check out at the Library! And we’re always adding more so keep your eyes open on our social media channels to find out what you can check out for FREE with your library card! All Library of Things items available through curbside service. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SOCIETY-BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED The Friends of the Cochrane Public Library is currently seeking motivated individuals with a passion for community, learning, and giving back to serve on the Board of Directors. If you would be interested in learning more about the group or potentially volunteering for the Board, please send an email to info@cplfriends.com or call Peter at 780-381-9168. Find out more at cplfriends.com
SUM MER Say NO to boredom!
MENTAL HEALTH TIP Stick to a routine. Go to bed and wake up at consistent times. Build in time for rest, relaxation and for transitioning from work to time off.
Li’l Campers | Ages 3-5 Adventurers | Ages 6-9 Explorers | Ages 9-12 Cochrane Scavenger Hunt is an opportunity for all Cochranites to rediscover, explore and ultimately, have fun while adventuring in their own backyard this spring.
Registration now open! See website for details. Complimentary before & after care (8-9am & 4-5pm). Camps are fully refundable should cancellation be necessary.
Join your community - 800 Griffin Road E. 403-932-1635 • slsfamilysportscentre.com
Launched in conjunction with National Mental Health Awareness Week, the hunt is on for the entire month of May! Choose your own adventure! Download instructions and maps: cochrane.ca/ScavengerHunt Have fun and enter our prize draws!
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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Cochrane Scavenger Hunt is an opportunity for all Cochranites to rediscover, explore and ultimately, have fun while adventuring in their own backyard this spring. Launched in conjunction with National Mental Health Awareness Week, the hunt is on for the entire month of May! There’s something for everyone! Challenge your
friends and neighbours at a distance. Venture out in the area around you and check off as many boxes as possible. The more you check off, the more points you score!
Choose your own adventure! Download instructions and maps:
cochrane.ca/ScavengerHunt
Have fun and enter our prize draws!
Take lots of pictures/videos to enter the prize draws on Instagram. Be sure to follow our page and tag #CochraneScavengerHunt and @townofcochrane
Watch for our Cochrane Scavenger Hunt posts to enter the prize draws on Facebook. Be sure to follow our page and tag a friend, neighbour or family member to challenge them to take part in the scavenger hunt.
Send a photo of your final score (tabulated on the last page of the booklet) to fcss@cochrane.ca to enter the top score draw. You can also drop off your entry at 209, 2 Ave W, Cochrane, AB.
Thank you to our generous prize sponsors: AMPED2PLAY Inc. · Car Wash Corral · Cochrane Family Vision · CodeNinjas · First Place Realty Home Reno Heaven · Krang Spirits · KS Communications · MacKay’s Ice Cream Pascal’s Patisserie - Fine French Pastries You Bake · Rent My Home Property Management Schooners On First · Secure Home Watch Services · The Corner Coworking · The Social Spot · The Strand
VALUE YOURSELF: TREAT YOURSELF WITH KINDNESS AND RESPECT To celebrate and raise awareness about mental well-being, we have put together a full month of resources, tips and virtual activities to support the community with their mental health. Here are some ideas for activities you can enjoy, online and in-person, while keeping yourself and your family safe.
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TRY A MEDITATION APP Help anxiety and stress with apps like Headspace or Calm. Happify and Moodfit are a couple of great apps to help boost your overall mental wellbeing. MAKE SPACE FOR FEELINGS Track gratitude and achievement with a journal. Include 3 things you are grateful for and 3 things you are able to accomplish each day. STICK TO A ROUTINE Go to bed and wake up at consistent times. Build in time for rest and relaxation. Cochrane Scavenger Hunt is an opportunity for all Cochranites to rediscover, explore and ultimately, have fun while adventuring in their own backyard this spring. Fun for all ages and prize draws! Download instructions and maps at cochrane.ca/ScavengerHunt.
Brought to you by the Town of Cochrane Social Recovery Task Force. Scavenger Hunt coordinated by Cochrane FCSS.
cochrane.ca
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PRACTICE RADICAL SELF-ACCEPTANCE We’re doing too many things at this moment, under fear and stress. Give yourself what psychologists call “radical self-acceptance”: accepting everything about yourself, your current situation and your life without question, blame or push back. You cannot fail at this - there is no road map, no precedent for this and we are all truly doing the best we can in an impossible situation. WHENEVER YOU FEEL OVERWHELMED Focus your breathing to help you slow down and re-centre.
Follow this Facebook event for the entire month of May for daily mental health tips, resources and more. fb.com/events/155068976471900
FIND SOME TIME TO MOVE EACH DAY To celebrate and raise awareness about mental well-being, we have put together a full month of resources, tips and virtual activities to support the community with their mental health. Here are some ideas for activities you can enjoy, online and in-person, while keeping yourself and your family safe.
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GET OUTSIDE! Fly a kite in the park, walk or ride your bike along the pathway. See how many plants, birds and animals you can identify. WELCOME WELLNESS! Participate in a virtual fitness or yoga class or practice meditation and breathing exercises. Endless online classes and apps available. ENJOY A GAME OF GOLF Disc, mini or well, actual golf! Golf is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and stay active. Find Cochrane’s disc golf course in Riverfront Park! Cochrane Scavenger Hunt is an opportunity for all Cochranites to rediscover, explore and ultimately, have fun while adventuring in their own backyard this spring. Fun for all ages and prize draws! Download instructions and maps at cochrane.ca/ScavengerHunt.
Brought to you by the Town of Cochrane Social Recovery Task Force. Scavenger Hunt coordinated by Cochrane FCSS.
cochrane.ca
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EXPLORE COCHRANE’S PATHWAYS Cochrane has more than 75 kilometers of maintained multi-use trails and pathways that are beautiful this time of year. Go for a stroll, ride a bike or inline skate with your family. VISIT THE GRANDFATHER TREE This white spruce is estimated to be over 300 years old. His location in Cochrane Ranche dates from before the Ranche was established! Please don’t climb on him though!
Follow this Facebook event for the entire month of May for daily mental health tips, resources and more. fb.com/events/155068976471900
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
Brought to you by the Town of Cochrane Social Recovery Task Force.
cochrane.ca