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Showing up on the first page in search results like Google drives more traffic to your website. Learn how to line up your ducks so that your website gets found online by the right people at the right time. Making sure more customers in your local area find you when they are searching online involves optimizing your website. This course is designed as an introduction to website optimization and Google search for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

This class is for anyone ( AGE 50+ ) who prefers gentle, methodical movements designed to enhance flexibility, strength and balance through safe, softer stretches. Modifications are made for those with physical limitations. You will need a sturdy chair for this class. Register: online at cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide or 403-851-2250

Zumba Gold has all the fun of the original Zumba dance based fitness class with zesty music and easy-to-follow moves! This class has pacing to suit the needs of active older adults (50+) and be modified to be done from a chair.

Cochrane Immigrant and Services Committee (CISC) is hosting an alternative CultureFEST event this year. We would like to host a scavenger hunt called: The Amazing Cochrane Hunt. Sunday September 27th, 2020. 1pm – 5pm. Participates are required to sign-up to participate. Participates sign-up as a family cohort and use their own vehicle to participate. There are LIMITED spots. There will around 6-8 booths/locations representing unique ethic cultures. Each booth/location represents a culture. Some cultures expected are Philippines, England, Ghana, Mexico, Honduras, Jamaica, India, and Columbia. Representatives of these cultures all live in Cochrane. Each location has an CISC volunteer ambassador to ensure participates practice distancing. They will manage traffic flow. The event is about engagement and experiencing the booths/locations. It is not a race. It is more important to be safe. Upon completion of the the clues Family can have their group entered into a draw to win a PRI

Join us for an engaging and interactive session with the nutrition team at Alberta Health Services. Together we will discuss top nutrients for healthy aging, how to get optimal nutrition through food, different types of diets, and how to access FREE resources to help you on your journey to healthy aging. Register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide or 403-851-2250

You might know how to use social media but do you know how to harness it effectively to grow your business? This introduction to social media for small business contains everything you need to know to kick-start your social media marketing.

This class is for anyone ( AGE 50+ ) who prefers gentle, methodical movements designed to enhance flexibility, strength and balance through safe, softer stretches. Modifications are made for those with physical limitations. You will need a sturdy chair for this class. Register: online at cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide or 403-851-2250

Council meetings are open to the public and are held in Council Chambers, Cochrane RancheHouse, 101 RancheHouse Road

Agendas are available on the Friday before the meeting. Minutes are available after they are approved at the following meeting. Meetings are also live-streamed and videos are available after meetings.
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This online class is an interactive learning experience with the ability to ask questions, get feedback and share fun moments with others while creating a painting! This class is for beginners and intermediates and will provide both the basics of painting and feedback for skill development. Students are responsible for their own supplies or can have a kit delivered for $25. Register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide or 403-851-2250 Registration closes Sep 18 at Noon.

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. Register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide or 403-851-2250

Coaching is a powerful way to assist leaders accelerate growth and development of themselves and of those they supervise. In this introductory workshop you will learn coaching fundamentals. How to develop and ask better questions to bring the most our of your staff. And strategies to increase your active listening skills. Dave and Aaron are active internal coaches with the Government of Alberta. they have over 25 years combined experience and have developed and facilitated numerous trainings. They bring energy and humor to the virtual training environment and are passionate for the development of emerging leaders.

Canada Revenue Agency online information sessions: 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.

Are you someone that looks out for the well-being of youth and/or young adults in your workplace, school, classroom, family or community? Self-care is important for everyone but it’s especially important for helpers. Join us for this mini-series brought to you by the Community Helpers Program where we’ll explore self-care for helpers. Topics include self-care strategies, understanding mental well-being and suicide, stress & coping, grief & loss, and community resources.

Speaker David Irvine hosts this thought-provoking session which will provide inspiring and practical insights and strategies to use during this time of uncertainty to strengthen our community by embracing civic involvement. Must register for in-person event, no walk-ins allowed. Live stream link: cochrane.ca/SRTF

Does your organization regularly advocate on behalf of your community? Do you regularly communicate with various levels of government? Recent changes in legislation may impact your organization! Join us for this interactive workshop to explore the application of lobbyist legislation and how recent policy and advocacy developments affect you. We’ll cover topics such as: • The Canada Revenue Agency recently issued draft guidance document on Public Policy Dialogue and Development Activities (PPDDA). • Highlights of the applicable Lobbying legislation • Legal obligations for in-house or organization lobbyists • What contact with government is considered lobbying? • What is the lobbyist registry? • When and why would our organization need to register? • Who is exempt? When relevant, the content of this workshop has been updated to reflect the effects of COVID-19 on the nonprofit sector. Presented by C. Yvonne Chenier, Q.C.