Upcoming Family Network Activities
Looking for something to do? Here are some upcoming activities open to Family Network members:
- Children's Deployment Workshops
- Deployment Dinners
- Deployment Drop-In Coffee Nights
- Drop in Valentine's Day Craft Night
- Family Network Volunteer Meetings
- Sunday Information Sessions
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. There are programs for Preschool (age 3-5yrs), School Age (age 6-8yrs) and Preteen (age 9-12yrs). If you are interested in registering your child up for one of the following workshops, call 250-363-2640. Space is limited, please register your child in advance.
Age 3 - 5 years
- Location: CPAC
MFRC 600A
Tues Jan 10-Feb 21
9:30-10:45am - Location: Lampson
MFRC 600B
Tues Jan 10-Feb 21
3:45-5pm
- Location: CPAC
MFRC 601
Thur Jan 12-Feb 23
3:30-4:45pm
- Location: CPAC
MFRC 602
Mon Jan 9-Feb 20
3:30-4:45pm
Deployment Dinners
Is your military member away on a Deployment, course, Afghanistan or other work related separation? Is your member deploying in 2011? Come out, enjoy a great dinner and meet others like yourself. Free childminding available. RSVP 5 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. Peter and St. Paul’s Anglican Parish (1379 Esquimalt Road) [MAP]
WednesdayJan 18(*January date cancelled due to the weather), Feb 15, Mar 28, Apr 25
6-8:30pm
Suggested Donation $2 per person or $5 per family
Deployment and Preparing for Deployment Drop-In Coffee Nights
Is your military member away or planning to be away in 2012? Would you like to meet others dealing with a deployment? Would you like to make some new connections before you member goes away? Would you like to "take a child-free break" with others like yourself? These evenings are an opportunity for people to connect and share over a cup of coffee! MFRC staff will be on hand to provide information. Share your tips about dealing with military deployments. Come and learn from those who have done it all before. You are not alone. Free child care provided if registered in advance. Registration for this program is required for all participants at least 5 days in advance of session dates. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 to register.
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Location: CPAC
MFRC 621
Wed Jan 11 & 25, Feb 8 & 22, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 4 & 18
6:30-8:30pm
Free -
Location: Lampson
MFRC 621
Wed Feb 1 & 29, Mar 14, Apr 11
6:30-8:30pm
Free
Drop in Valentine's Day Craft Night
Even though your member is deployed, come out and share this special day with your “Deployment Family.” Join the helpful MFRC staff for an evening of adult and children’s crafts. Register by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640 by February 1.
- Location: CPAC
MFRC 645
Wed Feb 8
6:30-8:30pm
Free
Family Network Volunteer Meetings
These meetings are for Family Network Representatives only. All meetings listed below run Mondays from 6:30 – 8 pm at CPAC (some exceptions - see asterisk*).
- January 9 - Lampson
- February 6 - CPAC
- March 5 - Lampson
- April 2 - CPAC
- May 7 - Lampson
- June 4 - CPAC
- July 9 - Lampson
- August 13 - CPAC
- September 10 - Lampson
- October 1 - CPAC
- November 5 - Lampson
- December 3 - CPAC
Sunday Information Sessions
These information sessions give you tons of great information on your loved one's deployment. Each ship has a presentation from the Commanding Officer. The CO will share pictures, describe what the crew has been up to and address any concerns or questions from family members. There are other activities planned for the day as well including a potluck lunch, an adult workshop and a Family Network planning session. Child Care is available if booked in advance. Call 250-363-2640 to register.
