Cochrane Programs, Activities & Opportunities

Welcome to our Virtual Christmas Artwalk with several artist in this virtual experience I wanted to highlight Starr Kolb today. Click here to visit talented members of the arts community. www.cochrane.ca/2126/Virtual-Christmas-ArtWalk

Tell the Social Recovery Task force how Covid-19 has impacted you! The Social Recovery Task Force knows that Covid-19 continues to have a huge impact on our community. The Task Force has launched a second survey, to help us understand and respond to the changing social needs of residents. Please take 10 minutes to participate in the Social Recovery Task Force survey. ... https://www.letstalkcochrane.ca/srtf/ Deadline: Dec 17

Do you need food? There's still time to sign up for the Share Your Christmas Program! Share Your Christmas - 403-519-7726. Date of pick up: Dec 19. Separate from the regular food program.... If you are experiencing a food crisis or financial struggles, please contact one of the numbers below to get connected with a food hamper. Regular Food Program pick up times are: - Tue - 12:45-1:45pm - Wed - 3:45-4:45pm - Thu - 5:15-6:30pm - Closed Dec 14, 2020 to Jan 4, 2021 - Regular food program will resume on Jan 5, 2021. Eligibility for access is residency in Cochrane or West Rocky View County No financial proof of hardship required Weekly ’drive by’ option for items they have excess of on Tuesdays 4-5pm: Dec 1 & Dec 8. Bring your own bags for this. First come, first serve. Note: They will be closed Dec 15, 22 & 29 Due to Share Your Christmas Program. To request a food hamper: Call Cochrane Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) at 403-851-2250 Hours: 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri For more info visit the Covid-19 Food & Essentials page: https://www.cochrane.ca/2079/Food-Essentials

Connecting DOTS Conversation Join us for a dementia-friendly get together open to those with a dementia diagnosis and their caregiver. Free!... More info call Joanne or Debbie at 403-851-6100. Tuesdays (Third Tue of the month) Dec 15 1:30-3pm

Are you looking for ideas to deal with your finances and debt? Join us for the Finance and Debt Solution Series, facilitated by the Credit Counseling Society. Food & Finance - Thu, Oct 29, 6:30-8pm... Participants will learn how to create healthy and financially sustainable meal plans and tips on frugal meal plans. Debt Solutions - Thu, Nov 5, 6:30-8pm Participants will learn about the various solutions to managing and reducing their debt loads. Preparing for Temporarily Reduced Income - Thu, Nov 12, 6:30-8pm Participants who are facing a reduced income will learn strategies on how to cope financially with their new reality. All sessions are free and will be held online. Online link will be emailed after registration. Register: https://www.cochrane.ca/634/Program-Activity-Guide

Did you know Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation in Alberta was recently overhauled to bring it up to speed with the rest of Canada, setting new standards that all employees - including those in the non-profit sector - must comply with? Join us for an online session called Occupational Health & Safety. Compliance can often feel overwhelming, but IntegralOrg is here to help you on your way to OHS compliance and a safer workplace. This workshop provides an overvie...w of the recent legislation changes, an intro to our online toolkit, and help with getting your organization on the right track for all your OHS processes and policies. This presentation has been updated to reflect the effects of COVID-19 on the non-profit sector. Presented by C. Yvonne Chenier, Q.C. Wed, Oct 28 | 1-2P30pm | Free Online link will be shared after registration Register through IntegralOrg: https://integralorg.ca//occupational-health-and-safety-co/

Art Work by Lucie Bause on until Oct 31, Virtual Art Show https://www.cochrane.ca/838/Virtual-Art-Show

Cochrane Culture Days Virtually click here: https://www.cochrane.ca/2024/Virtual-Cochrane-Culture-Days

Fall on-line no cost Art Classes, for youth 6-12 years old -3:30-4:30, every Tuesday Art Exploration, Wednesday We'll Build with Colourful Clay, Thursday We'll Draw Together- Click here https://www.cochrane.ca/634/Program-Activity-Guide

Are you interested in learning more about what federal benefits you might qualify for? Canada Revenue Agency Outreach has the following online sessions in November which include: Digital Services for Individuals... Tue, Nov 3, 2-3pm Includes: My Account, Online Services for Individuals, Netfile and Auto-fill My Return, Express NOA (Notice of Assessment) Disability Tax Credit (DTC) Tue, Nov 10, 10-11am Includes: Eligibility, Application, Claiming the Deduction, Gateway to Other Government Programs Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC) Tue, Nov 17, 2-3pm Includes: Eligibility, Claiming the Deduction, Eligible Expenses, Ineligible Expenses, Not Affected by Rebates or Grants Seniors Tue, Nov 24, 2-3pm Includes: Common Types of Income and Credits for Seniors, Pension Income Splitting, Registered Retirement Savings Plan, OAS Repayment, Payment Methods, Authorizing a Representative, Climate Action Incentive Register: https://www.cochrane.ca/634/Program-Activity-Guide or call 403-851-2250

Thank you to Alberta Recreation and Parks Association for inviting us to share how Cochrane stayed socially connected during the COVID lockdown. (This is what presenting at a virtual conference looks like.) #CochraneTogether #CochraneSaysThanks

Do you work with youth? Join us for 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 disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders and deliberate self-injury. Materials included. ... Registration fees subsidized by Town of Cochrane Community Helpers Program. Thu-Fri, Oct 29 & 30 AND Wed-Thu, Nov 4 & 5 (4 half days) 8:30am-12pm, Free, In-Person HomeStead Apartment Bldg, 1, 209 Second Ave W Register: https://www.cochrane.ca/634/Program-Activity-Guide

We can help! Call 403-851-2250 We can help with: access to food... housing support information on provincial and federal financial assistance programs supportive counselling and referrals parenting support activities for children, youth and families seniors support taking orders for Meals for Your Freezer connecting you to our Volunteer Income Tax Program (Subject to financial eligibility.) Our current hours are Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. More info visit: https://www.cochrane.ca/1/Family-Community-Support-Services

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