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WHO WE ARE: The Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) is an independent nonprofit, charitable organization that supports the military community. The MFRC is here to support the unique parts of the military lifestyle. This includes work-related separations, joining a new community, and providing social and mental wellness services so that families can stay well and military members can focus on their mission.
ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
Registration/Contacts........................................................................ 1 Facilities ...................................................................................................2 Special Events .......................................................................................7 Volunteering...........................................................................................9 Birthday Parties ..................................................................................11 Early Years............................................................................................ 14 School Age .......................................................................................... 19 Youth .....................................................................................................23 Adult.......................................................................................................25 Deployment ....................................................................................25 Deployment Resources and Services ..................................28 Relocation .......................................................................................30 Social and Mental Wellness .....................................................32 Social and Mental Wellness Resources and Services ....33 Francophone ..................................................................................34 Health Promotion ........................................................................35 Active For Life................................................................................ 37 Sports ....................................................................................................44 Fitness ...................................................................................................52 Clubs ...................................................................................................... 57
WHO WE ARE: Personnel Support Programs (PSP) in CFB Esquimalt is a dynamic organization encompassing a wide spectrum of responsibilities: Fitness, Sports, Recreation, Health Promotion, Sponsorship and Donation and Lookout Newspaper and Publishing House. It’s primary responsibilities are to “Serve those who Serve” by defining, assessing and providing fitness and sport’s needs, recreational needs, internal communication, health, well-being and overall quality of life for the military community. ACTIVITY GUIDE MAILING LIST: Be the first to
know about upcoming MFRC and PSP workshops, events and services. The MFRC mails out Activity Guides to military families each December, April and August. Subscribe by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) or by emailing mfrc@shawcable.com.
EDITORIAL
Ask the Expert - In-line skating instead of running ..........22 DFIT.ca Defence fitness for families .........................................43 Military Lifestyle 101 connects newcomers to community.....................................................................................50 Ask the Expert - I need to drop a few pounds! ...................56
DECEMBER 201 6 - APR IL 201 7
RECREATION GUIDE A Program Resource for the Defence Community of CFB Esquimalt
2017
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