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Community Connections
November 2014
CARE FOR THE
CAREGIVERS
Caring for a CAF family member with an illness or
injury?
An 8 week group for those who care for a CAF family
member with an illness or injury of any sort. Find
education, ideas, community, fun, with those who
understand. Gain understanding of the latest
breakthroughs in health care and family well-being.
Do it for yourself.
For more information, contact Laurie-Anne Johnson,
Family Liasion Officer MFRC/IPSC
204-833-2500 ext. 4478 laurie.johnson2@forces.gc.ca
www.facebook.com/WinnipegMFRC
www.familyforce.ca
102 Comet Street, PO Box 17000 Stn Forces, Winnipeg, MB, R3J 3Y5
204-833-2500 extension 4500
winnipegmfrc@familyforce.ca
Board of Directors
Honourary Chair – Arlene Van Ruiten
Chairperson – Shannon Bisson
Vice-Chairperson - Caroline Admiraal-Lozie
Secretary-Treasurer - Laura Webster
Members– Len Brickell, Nathalie Dufour,
Pierrette Hall, Karen Hansen, Kaila Conway,
Lois Mallet, Emily Gibbons
EMAIL: winnipegmfrc@gmail.com
Winnipeg MFRC staff
Executive Director
Don Brennan
donald.brennan@forces.gc.ca
Ext 4504
Second Language Services
Mélanie Lyrette
melanie.lyrette@forces.gc.ca
Ext 4515
Deployment & Community Outreach
Dana Glover
dana.glover@forces.gc.ca
Ext 4507
Employment, Education and Youth
John Bailey
john.bailey@forces.gc.ca
Ext 4511
MFRC Social Worker
Sherri Pierce, BSW
sherri.pierce@forces.gc.ca
Ext 4056
MFRC Social Worker
Kim Smyrski
kim.smyrski@forces.gc.ca
Ext 4512
MFRC Family Liaison Officer, IPSC
Laurie-Anne Johnson, MSW, RSW
laurie.johnson2@forces.gc.ca
Ext 4478
Adult and Parenting
Jenny Brennan
jen.brennan@forces.gc.ca
Ext 4509
Volunteer Services
Barbara Thuen
barbara.thuen@forces.gc.ca
Ext 4519
Office Manager
Mona Currie
mona.currie@forces.gc.ca
Ext 4500
Children’s Programs
Shannon Peake
shannon.peake@forces.gc.ca
Ext 2491
MFRC Childcare Centre
Lois Johnson, Director
loisjohnson@mymts.net
204-837-3626
Preschool/school age program 204-837-3653
Infant program
204-831-1243
Newcomer Services
Sheila Booker
sheila.booker@forces.gc.ca
Ext 4506
Youth Program Assistant
Brynne Dalebozik
brynne.dalebozik@forces.gc.ca
Ext 5391
Receptionist
Heather Witherden
Ext 4500
heather.witherden@forces.gc.ca
Thunder Bay MFRC site
Evelyn Harrison
(807) 345-5116
Chelsea Nickleson Loppacher
Parenting and Children’s Programs
Kids Care
Casual Child Care
2500 ext. 2491. This program is funded by
Families Forward.
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays
November 4, 6, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
From: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ~ 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ~ 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Fees: Children under 2 years: $12/3 hours;
$28/7 hours.
Children 2-5 years: $10/3 hours; $24/7
hours. Hourly fee $5.00 per hour, per child.
Ask about our family rates.
Location: 630 Wihuri Rd.
The MFRC offers child care on a casual
basis for children 6 months - 5 years old.
Register by calling 204-833-2500 ext. 2491
a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
Peanut free snacks, lunch and diaper
supplies (if required) should be sent.
Tuesday, November 18
From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Are you in the ‘Next Chapter’ of your
parenting life? Do you have school aged
kids, and are looking to socialize with other
parents with school age kids? This group
will help you find yourself as you go
through the middle years before the teen
years! Each month we will have a different
topic to discuss while having some fun and
food with friends. This program is designed
for parents with children ages six and up.
Childcare will be provided if you have other
younger children ages 18 months to five
years old.
A Parent Community
Creative Tots
Fridays, November 7, 14, 21, 28
From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Free child care for children 18 months to
five years
A ‘community’ of parents will discuss topics
related to parenting children of all ages.
Stop in and have some coffee and
conversation while your children play and
get to know others! Our public health
nurse will be in on Friday, November ?? to
discuss ??.
Nursery School
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
English: 9:00 to 11:30 am
French Immersion: 1:00 to 3:30 pm
Westwin Children’s Centre
$60.00 per month & $15.00 annual
registration fee.
Please call 204-833-2500 ext. 2491 to see if
space is available.
This program is for children ages 3 and 4. It
offers a play based program paying
attention to all areas of child development.
It is offered in English and French
Immersion. Children must be toilet trained
and 3 years old by Dec 31/14 to enrol in the
2014-15 school year.
Mother Goose
Tuesdays, November 4, 18, 25
From 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
300 Carpathia Rd.
Parent participation required
This program is for parents/caregivers and
their children infant to five years old.
Discover the power and pleasure of rhyme
and song in a casual and friendly setting.
For more information please call 204-833-
Next Chapter
Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20, 27
From 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Westwin Children’s Centre
Parent participation required
Parents/caregivers and children 0 to five
years old come and join us for free play,
art, songs and stories. This free drop in
program is a great way to meet others and
introduce your child to a group setting.
Please bring a peanut free snack for your
child.
A Parent Group
Wednesdays, November 12 and 26
From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Free child care for children 18 months to
five years.
Come join us for a morning of fun, food and
activities. Join other parents for some
socializing, while your children 18 months
to five years old socialize in the playroom.
Children under 18 months will stay in the
room with the parents and play.
Friends for Life
Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20, 27 and
December 4
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Call to see if space is available.
Friends for Life is a program designed to
teach children the life skills to effectively
cope with difficult and/or anxiety
provoking situations. It builds emotional
resiliency and problem solving abilities
through a child friendly curriculum. It
promotes self confidence when dealing
with difficult or anxiety provoking
situations and is an early prevention
program that can help prevent anxiety and
depression in children and youth. This
program is for children ages 6—9 years old.
Evening Childcare
Wednesday, November 19
From 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Westwin Children’s Centre
$10 for children over 2 years old: $12 for
under years old. Ask about our family rate.
Registration deadline: November 17, 2014
We’ll take care of your children 1—5 years
old, while you enjoy some adult time.
Perhaps you’d like to go out for dinner, for
a walk or have a chance for a conversation
without child interruptions. School age
children might like to visit the MFRC Youth
Drop In Centre. Please call 204-833-2500
ext 2491 to register.
Special Needs
Community Expo
Thursday, November 6
From 1:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to
8:30 at the MFRC.
Have questions about special
needs services in Winnipeg?
We have invited a number of
agencies and organizations
that provide supports to
individuals and families who
are affected by special needs.
Guests at this event will
include Anxiety Disorders
Association of Manitoba, the
Movement Centre, MATC,
Disability Tax Credit Services
and more. There will be
some presentations, as well
as the opportunity to speak
with representatives
informally.
Stay tuned to the Facebook
page for the schedule.
Adult Programs
Coffee and Conversation
Tuesdays, November 4, 18 and 25
from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Please advise in advance if childcare is required
The Coffee & Conversation drop in program is
open to anyone interested in meeting MFRC
volunteers and staff. It is an opportunity to
learn more about and participate in planning
some of the MFRC programs, especially those
involving volunteers. The coffee is always on,
and the conversation is always interesting!
Crochet Class
Thursday, November 20
From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
$10.00
Registration deadline: November 14
This series of crochet classes will take you from
the very beginning to a finished product at the
end of the last class. Our last class of this
session will provide you with a finished project.
Use all of the stitches and terminology that
you’ve learned and create your own
masterpiece.
Make Ahead Meals
Tuesday, November 25 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
$60.00
Registration deadline: November 18, 2014
Join us for an evening of food and fun. We’ll be
making five take home freezer meals from the
books ‘Not your Mother’s Make Ahead and
Freeze cookbook’ and the ‘The Big Cook’. This is
a great way to get out of the dinner rut and
create some new meals for your family.
Registration and prepayment are required.
Please bring a cutting board, sharp knife, large
mixing bowl, mixing spoon, spatula, measuring
spoons and cups and a can opener. This month
we’ll be making Lazy Man’s Lasagne, zesty
Italian melts, vegetarian chili, honey garlic
chicken and marinated pork chops.
Newcomer Coffee Night
Wednesday, November 19
from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Childcare is available
Registration deadline: November 3, 2014
Military families new to the area are welcome
to join in, meet new people and learn more
about their community. Participants are
required to preregister.
Inter Comm
Mondays, November 10—December 1
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Registration deadline: November 6
Would you like to have a meaningful
conversation with your teenager?
Are you tired of not being heard?
Would you like to get better customer service?
Do you want to get your message across briefly
and effectively?
If you answered yes to any of the above
questions, then Inter-Comm is for you.
Inter-Comm is a new course for anyone who
Second Language Services
wants to improve their communication skills.
The course looks at barriers to communication
and provides practical, proven methods to
overcome these barriers and create a respectful
environment. Please call Health Promotion at
204-833-2500 ext. 4150 to register.
Pain Management Yoga
Mondays, November 3 and December 8
from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
$5.00 per class
Registration deadline: October 30, 2014
Join us and try our ‘PhysioLogic Yoga’. These
classes use the art of yoga and science of
rehabilitation exercise to control back/neck/
shoulder pain no matter what the cause.
Improve flexibility, stress levels and posture.
Stretching and strengthening techniques will be
supported by breath work and relaxation
practices. Wear comfortable clothing and bring
a yoga mat if possible.
Creative Café
Wednesday, November 19
from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
$10.00
Registration deadline: November 13, 2014
Come out and explore your creative side. This
month we will be making an advent calendar.
Put your own touch on this Christmas tradition.
Deployment Programs
During deployments family members are welcome to participate in any and all programming at the MFRC. If you attend a program
that does not offer childcare you are entitled
to receive additional Stress Free Childcare
funds. As a reminder drop in childcare is available at the MFRC on Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Drop in between these times for a coffee, participate in a program, or to mail a package and
childcare will be made available to you.
Road to Mental Readiness
(R2MR) Reunion Briefing
Tuesday, November 18 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Registration deadline: November 12, 2014
While many families recognize the need for
preparation prior to the deployment, preparing for the return of your loved one is just as
important. Although your emotions about the
upcoming reunion are bound to be much more
positive than those that you were dealing with
prior to their departure, it is essential to understand that there can be some common
transition challenges for both families and CAF
personnel during this time. Preparation, education and skills are key for both you and your
military loved one's success in managing this
phase of the deployment.
French Coffee
Every Wednesday morning
10 to 11 a.m.
Join us every Wednesday morning for a coffee
and a chat with members of the francophone
community. Free child care is provided for
children ages 18 months to 5 years old.
Francophone Ladies Group
Christmas baking workshop
Sunday, November 30 at 1:00 p.m.
$10.00
Registration deadline: November 26, 2014
What could be better than cooking with a
group of people and learning new cooking
techniques, while having fun! We will be making our Christmas baking. Fun guaranteed!
Call For Submissions
Each year at the Yellow Ribbon Gala
the MFRC displays pictures in order
to highlight our program areas.
This year we would like to showcase
military families. We invite you to
submit a picture of your family that
depicts an aspect of military
lifestyle. Show us firsthand what
‘Military families; strength behind
the uniform’ means to you and your
family.
If we choose to use your picture you
will receive a $50 gift card to a place
of your choosing. In total 5 pictures
will be displayed.
Submissions must be received no
later than December 5, 2014.
Please submit your picture
electronically by emailing it to
winnipegmfrc@familyforce.ca
Images are going to be reprinted as
16x20 so only good quality, clear,
sharp images will be
considered. Once submitted all
pictures become property of the
Winnipeg MFRC and will not be
returned to the sender unless it is
requested.
The Yellow Ribbon Gala is the
MFRC’s largest annual fundraiser. It
is being held on February 21, 2015 at
the Victoria Inn Hotel and
Conference Centre.
Tickets will go on sale on November
6, 2014.
For ticket information please contact
the MFRC at 204-833-2500 ext. 4500.
Youth drop-in centres
The MFRC Youth Centres, North Side, 102
Comet Street and the South Side, 347
Doncaster Street, are currently open
Monday to Friday. Please see below for
hours of operation.
Youth Drop-In Centre Hours of Operation:
North Side (6-12 year olds)
Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday: 5:00pm 8:00pm
Tuesday/Thursday: CLOSED
* PLEASE NOTE NEW HOURS OF
OPERATION!
South Side (6-12 year olds)
Monday-Friday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
*Hours of Operation are subject to change
based on usage and youth attendance.
*Youth Centres are closed on Holidays.
Both Centers will be CLOSED, Tuesday
November 11, 2014 for Remembrance
Day.
Both Youth Centres are invited to attend
the field trip to the 17 Wing Recreation
Centre Pool on Friday, November 28th
from 6:00-8:00pm. The cost is $6.00 and
includes 1 hour of swimming, pizza dinner
and transportation. Spots limited so be
sure to pick up a registration form at your
local Youth Centre today!
For more detailed information of each
Youth Centre and its activities, please see
the attached Youth Centre calendars.
We do require all youth who are take part
in the drop-in programs to hand in a
completed membership package. Please
see a member of staff for details.
All this information regarding Youth
Centre activities and more great
opportunities for youth is now available
online. Our Facebook page –
WinnipegMFRCYouth is dedicated to
providing the most up to date information
on activities, events and updates related
to the MFRC Youth Centres. Be sure to
“like” us and check back regularly!
To be added to the email distribution list
for upcoming events and activities, please
contact Brynne Dalebozik, Youth Centre
Assistant at 833-2500 Ext. 5391,
brynne.dalebozik@forces.gc.ca or John
Bailey, Employment, Education & Youth
Coordinator at 833-2500 Ext. 4511,
john.bailey@forces.gc.ca.
Family Counselling Program
Meditation Monday
Mondays, November 3, 10, 17 and 24
from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Are you looking for a chance to take a quick
breather? Meditation Monday is a drop in group
for those who wish to relax and find focus. Activities will vary but may include mediation,
mindfulness and guided imagery. Please join us
to enjoy the peace and quiet.
In consideration for all participants comfort,
conversations should be held outside the meditation room, prior to entering or upon leave the
group. The room will be open at 12:00 p.m. and
meditation will begin at 12:15. Once the room
door is closed, no other participants will be admitted.
« Bending but not Breaking—
Developing personal Resilience
While Parenting Under Extreme
Conditions »
Thursday, November 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Registration deadline: November 25, 2014
How do you meet stress and life’s demands with
optimism and flexibility without becoming stuck
or overwhelmed? Kalyn Falk, MA, is an author,
speaker, retreat guide, and spiritual director. She has been an active advocate for her
son, who is profoundly autistic and released her
book “Mother of the Year and Other Elusive
Awards: Misadventures in Autism” this
year. She will be sharing her story of parenting
and finding her own voice as well as inviting
other parents to think about their own resilience in this interactive evening.
November 2014 – Programs at a glance
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
Pain
Management
Yoga
Meditation
Mondays
9
10
InterComm
Meditation
Mondays
4
Coffee &
Conversation
Mother Goose
11
Remembrance
Day
MFRC Closed
5
French Coffee
6
Coffee break
Newcomer
Coffee Night
Creative Tots
Craft Workshop
Special Needs
Community
Expo
12
French coffee
13
MFRC Closed for
staff training.
The following
two programs
will run as
scheduled:
Creative Tots
A parent group
7
A parent
community
8
14
A parent
community
15
21
A parent
community
22
28
A parent
community
29
Friends for Life
Friends for Life
16
17
Meditation
Mondays
18
Coffee &
Conversation
19
French coffee
20
Creative Tots
InterComm
Evening
Childcare
Crochet Class
Mother Goose
Next Chapter
Creative Café
Friends for Life
Road to Mental
Readiness
23
24
Meditation
Mondays
25
Coffee &
Conversation
InterComm
Mother Goose
Make ahead
meals
26
French coffee
27
Creative Tots
A parent group
Friends for Life
Bending but not
Breaking
30
Francophone
Ladies Group—
Christmas
Baking
Registrations are accepted by phone for programs without fees. All other registrations must be done in person at the MFRC during office hours, Monday, through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fees are to be paid
at the time of registration. Post-dated cheques are accepted only for Kidventures and nursery school programs.
Cancellations: The Winnipeg MFRC reserves the right to cancel any program at any time. A full refund will be
given and every effort will be made to notify all participants.
NOVEMBER 2014
NORTH SIDE YOUTH CENTRE
102 COMET STREET
SUN
9
MON
3
Root Beer
Floats
4
10
11
Poppy
Craft
16
23
TUE
CLOSED
WED
5
6
Marshmallow
Popcorn
12
REMEMBRANCE
DAY
THU
7
CLOSED
13
Chocolate
Fondue
24
26
27
Birthday Party
CLOSED
Gym Time
CLOSED
8
CLOSED
19
Cupcake
Mania
20
CLOSED
SAT
Parachute
Games at Bldg.
90
14
17
18
Video Games
CLOSED
25
FRI
15
POOL
21
22
Open Drop-In
28
29
17 Wing
Recreation
Centre Pool
30
Hours of Operation
MONDAY/ WEDNESDAY/ FRIDAY
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
www.familyforce.ca
EMAIL:
mfrckids@hotmail.com
204-833-2500 Ext. 4502
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NOVEMBER EVENTS
 Nov 3: Fizzy, yummy and ice cream! Try some tonight!!
 Nov 5: Have you ever tried this gooey treat?? Now’s your chance!
 Nov 7: Lets try some new games at the gym tonight! Remember your runners!
 Nov 10: Tonight we remember. Poppy crafts for Remembrance Day.
 Nov 12: If you haven’t tried a chocolate fondue then you need to try it tonight!
 Nov 14: Over to the Bldg 90 Pool for a splish splashing good time. Bring your swimsuit*
 Nov 17: Check out the new tv tonight and play some video games!
 Nov 19: Who likes cupcakes? I know we do! Come bake and decorate, and enjoy these
yummy treats!
 Nov 21: Friday Night fun, you decide tonight, the choice is yours!
 Nov 24: Bring your sneakers tonight for fun at the gym!
 Nov 26: If you have a birthday this month make sure you come celebrate and enjoy
some cake!
 Nov 28: FIELD TRIP: We are heading to the 17 Wing Pool tonight! Be sure to bring your
swim gear and register by Friday, November 21st. Includes 1 hour of swimming, pizza
dinner and transportation. Pick up a registration form today, spots are limited!
*Membership/ Medical forms must be completed! Please see staff for more details.
NOVEMBER 2014
SOUTH SIDE YOUTH CENTRE
347 DONCASTER STREET
SUN
MON
3
TUE
4
Movember
9
10
23
5
Night Of
Improv
THU
6
Playground
Grounders
Staff choice
11
Poppy
Crafts
16
WED
17
DON’T EAT
PETE!
M&M Game
FRI
7
Root Beer
Floats
SAT
8
12
13
REMEMBRANCE
Giant Paper
Air Hockey
DAY
Plane Contest Tournament
14
15
Open Drop-In
18
21
22
Video & Board
Games
CLOSED
Pictionary
19
20
Power Outage
Chocolate
Fondue
24
25
26
Marshmallow Open Drop-In
Snowman
Popcorn
Building
27
28
Birthday Party
17 Wing
Recreation
Centre Pool
29
30
NOVEMBER EVENTS
 Nov 3: Create your very own mustache in honour of Movember!
 Nov 4: Stretch your acting skills with some fun improv skills!
 Nov 5: Bundle up and head outside to play grounders!
 Nov 6: What's it going to be? Lets see what the staff pick!
 Nov 7: Have you ever tried this fizzy, yummy drink? You can now!
 Nov 10: Tonight we remember. Crafts for Remembrance Day.
 Nov 12: Learn the skills to build the best plane yet, Giant ones!
 Nov 13: Who will last! Try your best and see!
 Nov 14: Come stop by for a night where you decide what we do.
 Nov 17: Eat until you’re full, or until you find Pete!
 Nov 18: Sharpen your skills in game where talking is a no no!
 Nov 19: No electronics tonight! Have tons of fun without!
 Nov 20: One of everybody’s favorites! Come enjoy!
 Nov 21: Test your skills tonight!
 Nov 24: Have you ever tried this gooey treat? Now’s your chance!
 Nov 26: Volunteer to be a real live frosty tonight!
 Nov 27: Do you have a birthday this month? Come celebrate with
cake!
 Nov 28: Both centre's are heading to 17 Wing Pool tonight! Be
sure to bring your swim gear and register by Friday, November,
21st. The cost is $6.00 and includes 1 hour of swimming, pizza
dinner and transportation. Pick up a registration form today !
*Membership/ Medical forms must be completed! Please see staff for more details.
Hours of Operation
MONDAY— FRIDAY
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
www.familyforce.ca
EMAIL:
mfrckids@hotmail.com
204-488-8563
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