THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | SEP 2-30 CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (ages 0-6) PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME (AGES 3-5, PARENTED) Come play and explore the interactive activities to promote your child’s cognitive, social/emotional and physical development. This is a great opportunity for your preschooler to develop preschool and kindergarten readiness skills.
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (ages 0-6) TODDLERS IN TOW (WALKING-36MOS, PARENTED) At this high energy group, parents and toddlers enjoy simple crafts, sensory tables and all kinds of toys! At the end of each group, families wind down with rhymes and singing. Date
Time
Location
Mon Sep 13
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Mon Sep 20 9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Mon Sep 27
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
9:30-10:45am
BABY STEPS (AGES BIRTH-6, PARENTED) Join us and connect with parents while babies explore new activities, songs and interact with other babies.
Date
Time
Location
Thu Sep 16
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Thu Sep 23
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BRAGG CREEK RUMBLE & ROAR (AGES BIRTH-6, PARENTED) The Family Resource Network staff will be at Rumble and Roar with fun activities, developmental screenings and resources for you and your family! First and third Thursday of each month. Bragg Creek and area families only. Date
Time
Location
Thu Sep 16
9:30-10:45am
Bragg Creek Community Centre, 23 White Ave
HANGIN’ WITH DADS (AGES BIRTH-6, PARENTED) Attention all Dads; are you looking for a fun, free activity for you and your children? Join us for play, crafts and a weekly circle time. Date
Time
Location
Date
Time
Location
Fri Sep 17
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Tue Sep 14
10-11:30am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Fri Sep 24
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Tue Sep 21
10-11:30am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Tue Sep 28
10-11:30am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
PARENT/GUARDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS
BEARSPAW WIGGLE & GIGGLE (AGES BIRTH-6, PARENTED) Join us for active fun in the gym! A great way to burn off some energy and meet other parents and children! Bring indoor shoes for both parents and tots. Date
Time
Location
Tue Sep 14
11am-12pm
Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre, 253220 Bearspaw Rd
Tue Sep 28
11am-12pm
Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre, 253220 Bearspaw Rd
GRANDPARENTS GROUP (AGES BIRTH-6, PARENTED) Are you a grandparent with grandchildren ages birth-6 years old? Then this program is for you! Join us to play, visit, share information and connect with other grandparents in your community! Date
Time
Location
Wed Sep 15
9:30-10:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Wed Sep 22
9:30-10:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
Wed Sep 29
9:30-10:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BEAUPRE COUNTRY CONNECTIONS (AGES BIRTH-6, PARENTED) Join us for a play-based program with a country twist! You’ll enjoy riding toys, crafts and an interactive circle time. First and third Wednesday of each month. Rural and Stoney Nakoda Nation families only. Date
Time
Location
Wed Sep 15
9:30-10:45am
Beaupre Community Hall, 263035 Beaupre Creek Rd
Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide COCHRANE PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP (ONLINE, REGISTERED) You can meet with an Alberta Health Services childbirth educator, an Alberta Health Services dietician, 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 Sep 9
9:30-11am
Zoom link sent to registered email
Thu Sep 23
9:30-11am
Zoom link sent to registered email
CIRCLE OF SECURITY (REGISTERED) The Circle of Security ParentingTM program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Suitable for children ages 0-6. 7 Sessions. Date
Time
Location
Tue Sep 14-Oct 26
1:30-3pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
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. Suitable for children ages 3-6. Date
Time
Location
Fri Sep 17Oct 1
1:30-2:30pm
Family Resourcet Network, 127 First Ave W
MENTAL HEALTH TIP There is no such thing as work first, play later. You can have fun anytime, all the time. What are some of the activities that bring you enjoyment? How can you approach regular daily tasks with a more playful attitude?
More info and to register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | SEP 2-30 COMMUNITY WELL-BEING Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS)
COMMUNITY HELPERS PROGRAM (ONLINE) Learn helping skills, self-care for helpers and mental health and suicide awareness. Certificate program funded by Alberta Health Services. This course is a pre-requisite for the upcoming subsidized fall offerings of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Date
FINANCIAL PROGRAMS Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide ESTATE PLANNING This workshop will assist participants in understanding the importance of having a will, power of attorney and personal directive. Participants will also be introduced to estate administration and why it may be necessary to probate a will. Date
Time
Location
Wed Sep 29
6-7:30pm
Cochrane FCSS, 209 Second Ave W
Welcome Back Wine & Cheese at Seniors on the Bow!
Join in person for this drop in event as we welcome people back to the centre! No registration needed. 1 free drink per person. Wed, Sep 8, 2-4pm Seniors on the Bow Second floor, Spray Lake Family Sports Centre
Time
Tue-Thu Sep 14-16 12-1pm
Location Zoom link sent to registered email
COMMUNITY HELPERS - SELF-CARE RETREAT (IN PERSON) A thank you to all the helpers who have supported others through the pandemic. Includes snacks, lunch, movment (yoga, fitness and/or walk) and two wellness workshops (personal development and compassion fatigue) Date
Time
Location
Sat Sep 25
9:30am-3pm
Cochrane Alliance Church
APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING (ASIST) (IN PERSON) This is a suicide first aid two-day interactive workshop. Learn when someone may have thoughts of suicide and how to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Certificate program from the Centre for Suicide Prevention. Date
Time
Location
Tue-Wed Oct 19-20
8:30am4:30pm
Cochrane FCSS, 1, 209 Second Ave W
Need Help? Free. Confidential. Live Answer 24/7 Call 211, Text INFO to 211 or Chat with 211.
2022 GRANT APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE!
Every year, the Town of Cochrane and United Way of Calgary and Area partner to provide grant funding for organizations that provide initiatives & programs that address the social well-being of individuals and families. The application has been developed with prevention, early intervention and community development as foundational program delivery strategies for achieving our mandate.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE: FRI, SEP 24, 2021 AT NOON
cochrane.ca/FCSS | 403-851-2250
This year there are two funding sources available: NEW! UNDER $3,000: This funding is intended to assist local organizations to host special events or programs which promote the social wellbeing of the community. This new funding is designed to support one-time, short term or pilot projects. $3,000 AND UP: This funding is intended to assist local organizations offering programs and services that address local social needs. This funding is designed to support established programs with proven outcomes. TO BE ELIGIBLE, PROGRAMS/PROJECTS MUST: • Align with the FCSS mandate, and/or • Align with the United Way of Calgary and Area mandate. To learn more about each mandate and download the application visit: www.cochrane.ca/950/FCSS-United-Way-Grants.
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POP-UP BACK TO SCHOOL BOOK SALE Need some great books for back to school? Come check out our pop-up book sale starting August 30! Come in, grab some amazing books and pay what you like!
BACKPACK PROGRAM
Does your family need help with school supplies? Are you interested in making a monetary donation? Call the Family Resource Network (FRN) to get more info at 403-851-2265 or visit www.cochrane.ca/frn. This program is a collaboration between Cochrane FRN, Cochrane FCSS, Staples, Kiwanis Club of Cochrane, Telus, Totem Charitable Foundation.
Looking for updates on construction in Town? Visit www.cochrane.ca/ConstructionUpdates
NEW LITERACY BAGS-AVAILABLE NOW Generously sponsored by Inter Pipeline, the Cochrane Public Library is proud to announce our new Literacy Bags! We have 10 early literacy bags (complete with everything you need to help your child build important literacy skills), as well as 5 STEAM-themed bags! Come check out yours today! Go to cochranepubliclibrary.ca/ Special-Equipment/Literacy-Bags for more information. FALL PROGRAM GUIDE OUT NOW Our Fall Program Guide is out now! Check out what we have to offer online or come in and grab a paper copy! Author talks, tech classes, stitching and knitting, home renos, writing groups and more! Register today to save your spot!
20th Anniversary
9/11 MEMORIAL
WORKOUT Friday, Sept 10 | 9:15am/12pm (two sessions)
PRE-REGISTER ONLINE FROM AUG 27 Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre is proud to host the 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Workout - one exercise for each of the 412 fallen first responders. This FREE event is open to the community! Veterans welcome modifications will be given.
Join your community at 800 Griffin Road E. slsfamilysportscentre.com
COLT IS HERE FOR YOU! Download Ride COLT, Cochrane’s official on-demand transit app, create your profile, and now you’re ready to book your ride! ridecolt.ca | 403-851-5995
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