Upcoming Family Network Activities
Looking for something to do? You are invited to the Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance each February, Formation Fun Day in the summertime, West Coast Welcome the second Saturday in September and Pacific Women's Day in early November.
Here are some upcoming activities open to Family Network members:
- Children's Deployment Workshops
- Deployment Dinners
- Deployment Drop-In Coffee Nights
- Family Network Volunteer Meetings
- Goldstream Father's Day Barbeque
- HMCS Algonquin Pre-Deployment Briefing
- Meet and Greet Sessions
- Mother's Day Tea
Children's Deployment Workshops
Children’s Deployment Workshops help children adjust to a parent being away on deployment. Workshops offer an opportunity for children to interact with other children who are going through the same experience. These workshops will help validate your child’s feelings about deployment. Programs are designed for Preschool (age 3–5yrs), School Age (age 6–8yrs) and Preteen (age 9–12yrs). If you are interested in registering your child for one of the following workshops, call 250–363–2640 for information.
Age 3 – 5 years
1:15 – 2:30 pm
Location: CPAC
- Every Tuesday & Thursday January 12 - February 4
- Follow on Series: Every Tuesday starting February 16
Age 6 – 8 years
3:30 – 4:45 pm
Location: CPAC
- Every Wednesday January 13 - March 3
- Follow on Series: Every 2nd Wednesday starting March 24
Age 9 – 12 years
3:30 – 4:45 pm
Location: YAC
- Every Monday January 11 – March 1
- Follow on Series: Every 2nd Monday starting March 22
You must register your child in advance. Space is limited. Please register early. We will run additional workshops at Lampson MFRC if there is sufficient demand. Call the MFRC 24–Hour Information Line at 250–363–2640 for information (toll free: 1–800–353–3329).
Deployment Dinners
Is your military member away on a Deployment, course, Op Podium, Afghanistan or other work related separation? Is your member deploying in 2010? Come out, enjoy a great dinner and meet others like yourself. Free childminding available. RSVP 7 days before event. This event is for friends and families of military members currently experiencing or soon to experience a deployment. Newcomers are also welcome. Free dinner provided. Call the MFRC 24–Hour Information Line at 250–363–2640 to register (toll free: 1–800–353–3329).
- Location:
St Paul’s Church,
1379 Esquimalt Road
Mar 10, Mar 24
6 pm
Free
Deployment Drop-In Coffee Nights
Would you like to meet others dealing with a Deployment? These evenings are provided as a social opportunity for people to connect and share over a cup of java! MFRC Staff will be on hand to provide any requested information. Free Childcare provided if registered in advance. Registration for this program is required for all participants at least 5 days in advance of session dates. Call 250–363–2640 to register.
- Location: CPAC
Mar 17, Mar 31, Apr 14, Apr 28
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Free
Family Network Volunteer Meetings
These meetings are for Family Network Representatives only. All meetings listed below run Mondays from 6:45 – 8 pm at CPAC (some exceptions - see asterisk*).
- April 12 (*6pm Media Training Session at Lampson MFRC)
- May 3
- June 7
Goldstream Father's Day BBQ
Come out and celebrate this special day even if dad is away. Walk to the nature house or explore other trails with military families from your community. The MFRC provides beverages, hotdogs and all the “fixins” plus smore making supplies. Bring a blanket and chair. We will be in the general picnic area, watch for the ship’s banners. Register by June 12 by calling 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).
- Location: Goldstream Park
MFRC 641
Sat June 19
12–3pm
Free
HMCS Algonquin Pre-deployment Briefing
This session is for all members of HMCS ALGONQUIN and their loved ones. Come out and receive first hand knowledge from the Commanding Officer and other key members of your Deployment Team. Free onsite childcare available. Please register by May 12 by calling 250-363-2640.- Location: CPAC
MFRC 670
Wed May 19
6-8:30pm
Meet and Greet Sessions - HMCS ALGONQUIN, HMCS CALGARY, HMCS VANCOUVER and HMCS WINNIPEG
Meet others from your ship over some coffee or tea. Let the MFRC watch the kids while you kick back, share some laughs and connect with others like yourself. Register one week prior to your session by calling 250-363-2640.- Location: CPAC
HMCS ALGONQUIN & HMCS CALGARY
MFRC 622
Wed June 23
6:30–8:30pm
- Location: CPAC
HMCS VANCOUVER & HMCS WINNIPEG
MFRC 622
Wed Aug 25
6:30–8:30pm
Mother’s Day Tea
We would like to pay tribute to mothers everywhere with a special Mother’s Day Tea. Dealing with a deployment? Share the afternoon with others who also have a partner away. Is mom away? Come share her special day with us and we will have crafts on hand for the children that can be sent to deployed members. Register by April 27 by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).- Location: CPAC
MFRC 642
Sat May 8
1–3pm
