Upcoming Family Network Activities

Looking for something to do? Here are some upcoming activities open to Family Network members:

Back to School Shopping Night

Does the first day of school seem to sneak up on you? Are you prepared? Is your member away? Get the back to school shopping done in peace while the MFRC cares for your child. Buy a ticket for our annual Back to School Shopping Event - your child enjoys dinner, movie, snack and a craft at CPAC - you enjoy shopping alone! Advance tickets only - available until August 14. Call 250-363-2640 to register.

• Location: CPAC
  MFRC 640
  Wed Aug 21
  5-8:30pm $5/child (max $10/family)
  

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 5-8yrs) and Preteen (age 9-12yrs). If you are interested in registering your child up for one of the following workshops, call 250-363-2640 or email Tracy Beck directly at tracy.beck@forces.gc.ca. Space is limited, please register your child in advance.

Age 3 - 5 years

• Location: CPAC
  MFRC 600A  
  Tuesdays starting May 7, 2013
  9:30-10:45am
• Location: Lampson
  MFRC 600B
  Mondays starting May 6, 2013
  9:30-10:45am

Age 5 - 8 years

• Location: CPAC
  MFRC 601A
  Thursdays starting May 9, 2013
  3:30-4:45pm
• Location: Lampson
  MFRC 601B
  Wednesdays starting May 8, 2013
  3:45-5pm

Age 9 - 12 years

• Location: CPAC
  MFRC 602
  Thursdays starting May 9, 2013
  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 soon? 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. 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]
  Wednesday Apr 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug 28
  6-8:30pm
  Suggested Donation $2 per person or $5 per family

Deployment 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.

• Location: CPAC
  MFRC 621
  Wed May 1-15 & 29, June 5-19, July 3-17 & 31, Aug 7-21 
  6:30-8:30pm
  Free

Family Network Volunteer Meetings

These meetings are for Family Network Representatives only. All meetings listed below run Mondays from 6:45–8pm at CPAC.

• May 6, June 3, July 8, Aug 12, Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 4, & Dec 2, 2013

Father's Day BBQ at Goldstream Park

Come out and celebrate this special day even if you have a member away. Watch for the Unit’s Banners in the general picnic area of Goldstream Park. Walk to the Nature House or explore other trails with military families from your community. The MFRC and the CANEX provide beverages, hotdogs and all the fix'ens plus s'more making supplies. Register by June 8 by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640.

• Location: Goldstream Park
  MFRC 641
  Sat June 15
  Noon-3pm
  Free
  

Mother's Day Tea

We would like to pay tribute to mothers everywhere with a special Mother’s Day Evening. Is your member away? Share the evening with others who also have a partner away. Come share this special day with us and we will have exciting crafts on hand for the ladies that can be kept or sent to deployed mothers. Register by May 1 by calling the MFRC 24 Hour Information Line at 250-363-2640.

• Location: CPAC
  MFRC 642
  Wed May 8
  6:30-8:30pm
  

Preparing for Deployment & Dealing with Deployment

Are you deploying soon for two months or more? Is your member already away on a work-related separation? Are you prepared? Are your loved ones informed of MFRC services? Do you have an Emergency Child Care Plan? Would you like a chance to learn more about preparing for deployment? Have your questions answered by those “in the know.” Also have your MFID cards completed on site before members deploy. All participants are asked to register at least one week in advance by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640. Free onsite child care also available by request.

• Location: CPAC
  MFRC 657
  Mon Aug 19 (**May 13 session has been cancelled)
  6:30-8:30pm
  Free