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Thanks to the generous support of Rocky View County's RECreate Grant - Communities Choosewell program, the Cochrane Public Library is pleased to announce our latest addition to our Library of Things: The Wellness Lending Library! Filled with games, activities, and lessons to help keep you and your family happy and healthy, the Wellness Lending Library has something for everyone! Check out the list below and give us a call to reserve your item today!
Check out our promotional video here.
Loan period: Three weeks
Item |
Age range |
More information |
SMART Toss |
3+ |
![]() Promote physical activity and reinforce shape and number recognition, color recognition, and gross motor skills. 4 play options: colors, numbers, shapes, and free play. Wipe-clean vinyl board. Includes carrying handle, 12 canvas beanbags that store in 2 pockets, vinyl board, and activity guide. Overall dimensions: 24" L x 12" H x 20" W when set up. |
Dodge Tag (3 sets available) |
3+ |
• Safe alternative to dodgeball |
Music & Movement: Nutrition in Action! Curriculum & Storybooks |
K-Grade 2; Adult |
Grades PreK-2. This nine-lesson curriculum is packed full of fun activities and is a brilliant combination of music, movement, and nutrition education. It is tailored to excite and stimulate children’s movement through music and incorporate healthy eating and physical activity into their daily lives. Each lesson incorporates a story, physical activity, music, and a seated activity into the nutrition education session. Snack suggestions, additional learning activities, and a family newsletter with recipes are included with each lesson. Includes nine-lesson curriculum, two full-length CDs, and nine storybooks (14-32 pages) featured in the lessons. Updated to reflect 2010 Dietary Guidelines. |
Bean Bag Toss |
Family |
Classic beanbag target toss with mesh pockets. All-weather lawn target with frame. Frame measures: 30-9/16" L x 3" W x 6-1/2" H. Six classic-style beanbags. Includes carry bag. |
Ring Toss |
Family |
• Unique design |
Battle of the Ships |
Family |
• Turn the famous ship-sinking game into a live-action game |
Indoor Foam Croquet |
Family |
• Play safely indoors or out with soft foam mallets, balls, wickets, and pins |
MyPLATE Food BINGO |
Family |
![]() Learn how to make 30 healthy meals from 95 whole foods.
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Activity BINGO |
Family |
![]() Get the whole class involved with this bingo game. The stretches and activities are perfect for the gym or classroom. To play, the teacher reads an instruction card that contains an activity. The whole class does the activity, and those who have the activity on their bingo card cover the square with a marking chip. Activities include windmills, jumping jacks, burpies, wall push-ups, and more. Includes 30 heavy-duty, laminated cards measuring 8-1/2" x 11". |
Indoor Bocce |
Family |
![]() Can be used both indoors and out |
Frisbee Golf-4 sets |
Family |
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Hula Hoop Set (weighted hula hoop and instructional DVD) |
Family |
![]() ![]() Weighted hula hoops can be a good addition to your exercise program, even if you're only able to hula hoop for a few minutes at a time a couple times during the day. In fact, any type of hula hooping, using a weighted hula hoop or a regular hula hoop, can help you meet your exercise goals and provide aerobic activity. And it can be fun! Learn how to Hula Hoop with this introductory DVD and simple weighted hula hoop! |
Indoor Shuffle Board |
Adult |
![]() Play shuffleboard in the comfort of your own home with this everything-you-need set! |
Stepper Aerobics set (DVD and stepper |
Adult |
![]() ![]() Try step aerobics with this durable stepper and beginners DVD! |
Yoga set (yoga mat and DVD) |
Adult |
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Zumba Kit |
Adult |
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Exercise Mat |
Adult |
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Lumie Bodyclock Active 250 |
Adult |
![]() The Lumie Bodyclock Active 250 is the refreshing way to wake up. As a dawn simulator it lights up gradually and wakes you naturally. Helps with sleep patterns and boosting your energy. |
TRAVelite Happy Light |
Adult |
![]() The TRAVelite comes with a versatile stand that allows vertical or horizontal positioning and it can also shine up or down. The TRAVelite is compact, durable and lightweight so you can bring your light therapy with you. |
Mini LUXOR Happy Light |
Adult |
![]() The Mini LUXOR is compact and powerful. Its unique pyramid design, a symbol of its healing abilities, makes this light therapy unit a real eye catcher. The Mini LUXOR delivers 10,000 Lux at up to 10 inches, the proper dose recommended for SAD. |
SADelite Desk Lamp |
Adult |
![]() The SADelite is a top quality bright light therapy product. This completely adjustable energy efficient desk lamp lets you enjoy 10,000 Lux at up to 18 inches. The SADelite can be used at home, at the office or for any task that requires bright lighting. |
LUXOR Happy Light |
Adult |
![]() The LUXOR has a unique pyramid design and it produces a very pleasant, diffuse and even light. To the Egyptians, and many other early civilizations, pyramids were believed to promote healing. Let the LUXOR bring you sunshine and well-being. The LUXOR delivers 10,000 Lux at up to 12 inches, the proper dose recommended for SAD. |
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