ADULT DEPLOYMENT Deployment Banner Making Kits Let the MFRC assist you in preparing for your loved one’s homecoming by supplying you with all the materials needed to make welcome home banners and decorations. Please reserve your kit in advance by emailing deployment@esquimaltmfrc.com and pickup at the designated time. Op Caribbe Pickup Location: CPAC MFRC Sat May 15, 10am-2pm Please reserve by Wed May 12 HMCS Calgary Pickup Location: CPAC MFRC Sat Aug 28, 10am-2pm Please reserve by Thur Aug 26
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. Register online at esquimaltmfrc.com/events. Location: Online MFRC Thur July 22, 10am-noon Location: Online MFRC Thur July 22, 7-9pm
Children’s Deployment Workshops Children’s Deployment Workshops help children adjust to a parent being away on deployment. Workshops offer children the chance to interact with other children who are going through the same experience. These workshops will help validate your child’s feelings about deployment. Programs are designed for Preschool (age 3-5yrs), School Age (age 5-8yrs) and Preteen (age 9-12yrs). If you are interested in registering your child for one of the following workshops, call 250-363-2640 for more information. See full schedule in the Early Years and School Age sections.
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. Register online at esquimaltmfrc.com/events. Location: Online MFRC Mon May 17, June 21, July 19 & Aug 16 7:30-9pm
FAMILY NETWORK EMAIL ADDRESSES 443 MH SQUADRON
mh443.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
Children’s Deployment Workbooks: A How-To Tutorial
HMCS CALGARY
calgary.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
HMCS OTTAWA
ottawa.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
Join us for a quick “how to” tutorial to get the most out of your at home children’s deployment workbooks. Ask questions, meet others using this tool and get tips on what not to skip! Register online at esquimaltmfrc.com/events. Location: Online MFRC Tues May 25 , 7:30-8:30pm
HMCS REGINA
regina.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
HMCS VANCOUVER
vancouver.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
HMCS WINNIPEG
winnipeg.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
MCDVS
mcdv.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
MV ASTERIX
asterix.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
SUBMARINES
subs.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
TERRA FIRMA DEPLOYED
terrafirma.deployed.family @esquimaltmfrc.com
Children’s Deployment Workshop: Parent Orientation 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 your child connected to the deployed parent. Both the at-home caregiver and deploying parent are welcome at this session. Register online at esquimaltmfrc.com/events. Location: Online MFRC Tues June 22, 10-11:30am Location: Online MFRC Tues June 22, 7-8:30pm
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CFB ESQUIMALT / MARPAC ACTIVITY GUIDE
Family Networks Get the latest information and updates about your loved one’s deployment, participate in social activities, and get mutual support from others who are going through the same experience. Check out the Family Network webpage at www.esquimaltmfrc.com. Fill out the Family Information Form available online at esquimaltmfrc.com or via the Deployment App and email it to the MFRC at deployment@esquimaltmfrc.com. Information you provide is kept strictly confidential.
