Upcoming Events
January 2021
Podcast Listening Party
Sort of like a book club but for podcast episodes related to the military lifestyle. At the January 20th session, we will decide which podcast episodes to select for the upcoming monthly discussions. You can listen to each episode on your own time or as a group before the discussion. Watch the event page for each month’s selection. Listen to Episode: 6:30-7pm Discussion: 7-8:30pm
Find out more >Preparing for Deployment (R2MR): Adult Session
Is your member already away on a work-related separation? Or are they getting ready to deploy? Are you prepared? Are you informed of MFRC services? Would you like a chance to learn more about preparing for and dealing with a deployment? Have your questions answered by those “in the know.”
Find out more >Preparing for Deployment (R2MR): Adult Session
Is your member already away on a work-related separation? Or are they getting ready to deploy? Are you prepared? Are you informed of MFRC services? Would you like a chance to learn more about preparing for and dealing with a deployment? Have your questions answered by those “in the know.”
Find out more >Preparing for Deployment (R2MR): Parenting Session
Is your member already away on a deployment? Or are they getting ready to deploy? Are you prepared? Are you informed of MFRC services? Would you like a chance to learn more about preparing for and dealing with a deployment? Have your questions answered by those “in the know.”
Find out more >Build Your Own Everything Binder
Prepare for everything deployment with this 90-minute workshop. You’ll be guided through building your binder with the information you may need at a moment’s notice. Keep track of everything – from important phone numbers to who to call if the car or washing machine breaks down to when each and every bill is due.
Find out more >Build Your Own Everything Binder
Prepare for everything deployment with this 90-minute workshop. You’ll be guided through building your binder with the information you may need at a moment’s notice. Keep track of everything – from important phone numbers to who to call if the car or washing machine breaks down to when each and every bill is due.
Find out more >February 2021
Children’s Deployment Workshops: Parent Info Session
The MFRC has deployment workshops for children 3 to 12 years of age offered in-person and virtually. If you want more information or will be signing your children up for this series, please attend this session to meet the program facilitator. Connect with others parents experiencing a deployment this year, and learn ways to keep that child connected to the deployed parent. Both the at-home caregiver and deploying parent are welcome at this session.
Find out more >Children’s Deployment Workshops: Parent Info Session
The MFRC has deployment workshops for children 3 to 12 years of age offered in-person and virtually. If you want more information or will be signing your children up for this series, please attend this session to meet the program facilitator. Connect with others parents experiencing a deployment this year, and learn ways to keep that child connected to the deployed parent. Both the at-home caregiver and deploying parent are welcome at this session.
Find out more >Wilderness Adventures with Kids
Dr. Sonya Bird’s family has been going on extended wilderness adventures—mostly canoeing—since her children were infants. In this presentation, she presents some of the joys, as well as trials and tribulations, of wilderness travel with kids. The visuals included in the presentation are of the incredible places they have visited over the last 10+ years, including many spots up and down the beautiful coastline of Vancouver Island. Sonya is an Associate Professor in Linguistics at the University of Victoria.
Find out more >An Introduction to Mindfulness
Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially in recent years. Mindfulness has become the basis for numerous therapeutic interventions, both as a treatment in healthcare and as a means of enhancing well-being and happiness. For millions around the world, mindfulness has become a lifestyle choice, enhancing and enriching everyday experience. Join UVic’s Dr. Chris Goto-Jones for a presentation on mindfulness and a guided meditation. The presentation will include a military lifestyle component and will talk about how mindfulness…
Find out more >Helping Our Children Be Their Best Selves
Parenting is a rewarding and sometimes difficult experience. The EMFRC in honour of Family Day and the experience of military connected families would like to invite you to a presentation on “Helping Children Be Their Best Selves” by Kim Barthel. Kim Barthel is an award-winning occupational therapist, multi-disciplinary teacher and best-selling author who is active in supporting people in many cultures, literally all over the world. A pioneer in reinforcing the importance of relationship, the hot topics she wakes up…
Find out more >Mystery Mondays
Scattergories, trivia, guest speakers and much, much more. Join us for a monthly activity full of fun and surprises.
Find out more >March 2021
Music Bingo
Sit back in the comfort of your own home and enjoy an evening of laughs, connection building and fun with Virtual Music Bingo! Get ready to get your groove on and win some fun prizes! All you will need is an internet connection. Sponsored by Regroove.
Find out more >Delicious Deployment Dinners
Who wouldn’t like some new dinner ideas? Is cooking for one a challenge? Or are you trying to cook a meal that you and children will enjoy? Trying to find time to shop, prep and cook healthy meals while dealing with having your military member away? Have ideas to share? This monthly series will explore these questions and more. Specific topics will be announced at least one week in advance. Watch your Family Network Facebook Group for each month’s topic.
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