THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | OCT 14-28 BABIES, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS (ages 0-5) BOOKWORMS AND SONGBIRDS 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
Watch
Wed Oct 21
10-10:30am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87469747452
Wed Oct 28
10-10:30am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87469747452
PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME (zoom password: PPV3WW) Tune in for storytime fun and songs to get your little ones moving and grooving! *Register for craft for Oct 15 and 29. cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide Date
Time
Watch
Thu Oct 15*
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
Thu Oct 22
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
Thu Oct 29* 10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81660144684
EYE SPY GAME 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 Oct 20
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89894373990
Tue Oct 27
2-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89894373990
PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide COCHRANE PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP 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 Oct 22
1-2:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
TRIPLE P TALKS: TANTRUMS join an accredited Triple P practitioner for practical information and strategies to deal with tantrums in your toddler. Regstration required. Please register by noon the day before.
ART EXPLORATION (AGES 6-12) A variety of art materials used in art projects will build on skills and enjoyment of the arts. Starts Oct 20. Date
Time
Watch
Every Tuesday
3:30-4:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
WE’LL BUILD WITH COLOURFUL CLAY (AGES 6-12) Sculpt fun creatures from simple colourful clay. Starts Oct 21. Date
Time
Watch
Every Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
ADULTS Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide TUESDAY TAX TIME: STUDENTS/YOUTH Answer questions like: What are taxes? What is the difference between Federal and provincial taxes? Do you need to file? How do you file? Date
Time
Location
Tue Oct 20
6-7pm
Link sent to registered email
TUESDAY TAX TIME: SCAMS How to recognize a scam, examples of fraudulent communications, and how to protect yourself from identity theft. Date
Time
Watch
Tue Oct 27
10-11am
Link sent to registered email
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR ADULTS WHO INTERACT WITH YOUTH Learn crisis first aid skills for interacting with youth 12-24 experiencing substance use; mood, anxiety, psychotic and eating disorders; and deliberate self-injury. Free registration; materials included. Date
Time
Location
Oct 29, 30, Nov 4,5
8:30am-12pm HomeStead Apartment Building, 209 – 2 Ave West
CAPACITY FOR ORGANIZATIONS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) Join IntegralOrg for this workshop which provides an overview of the recent legislation changes and help with getting your organization on the right track for all your OHS processes and policies. Register: integralorg.ca/events/occupational-health-and-safety-cochrane
Date
Time
Watch
Date
Time
Watch
Thu Oct 27
2-2:30pm
Link sent to registered email
Wed Oct 28
1-2:30pm
Link sent to registered email
ARTS AND CULTURE NEW: all classes are FREE. Online drop-ins welcome with registration. ZOOM required. Register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide WE’LL DRAW TOGETHER (AGES 7-12) Learn to draw wildlife, dragons, monsters and ships and more! Date
Time
Every Thursday 3:30-4:30pm
Watch Zoom link sent to registered email
NEIGHBOURHOOD BLOCK PARTY PLANNING KITS Bring the celebration to your block this fall. Plan a neighbourhood block party! The first 20 block parties planned receive a planning kit including an ice cream vouchers for up to 50 people, door hanger invitations, a PPE kit and more. Register at cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
MENTAL HEALTH TIP Spend a few minutes breathing deeply or meditating. Calm breathing tells your body to relax and gives your brain space to unwind.