Recreation Guide - Winter 2017

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RECREATION GUIDE A Program Resource for the Defence Community of CFB Esquimalt

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Contents

This program guide is brought to you by:

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

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Registration for programs and/or services is important as we strive to provide quality programming. Registration helps us determine the number of participants to prepare for. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis and, at times programs fill up, so register early.

Programs/Events that have a fee attached to them require payment at the time of registration. Payment can be made by cash, debit or credit card (during normal business hours).

Cancellation Policy If we cancel

Registration & Cancellation

If you cancel

Registration

Full refunds are issued when the MFRC/ PSP cancels a program. Every effort is made to cancel courses in a timely manner (3-7 days prior to start date).

MFRC programs: Full refunds will be processed by contacting the MFRC at 250-3632640 a minimum of 3 days prior to the program start date.

PSP programs: Full refunds will be processed by contacting PSP at 250-363-1009 a minimum of 7 days prior to the program start date (camps require two weeks notice prior to the first day of camp). Please note cancellations after the required dates will be subject to approval and to an administrative fee.

In the event of a medical/emergency circumstance prorated refunds may be granted for programs with multiple sessions (ie; workshop series).

CONTACTS

Refund Process

MFRC programs: If paid by credit card, the money is refunded back to your card.

If paid with a debit card at the Signal Hill location, the amount can be refunded back to your debit card. If paid by cash or debit card at the CPAC location, a cheque will be issued. Please allow 2 weeks for processing.

PSP programs: Payments made by credit card or debit will be refunded to your card.

Personnel Support Programs

Recreation

Fitness & Sports

Health Promotion Programs

Senior Manager PSP ......................................................250-363-8487 Deputy Manager PSP ................................................... 250-363-8485 Special Events Coordinator ........................................ 250-363-2648 PSP Administrative Assistant .................................... 250-363-8338 Naden Athletic Centre Kiosk .......................... 250-363-5677 Manager Fitness & Sports ............................................250-363-4067 Facilities Coordinator / Bookings ...............................250-363-4213 Sports Coordinator ........................................................250-363-4068 Sports Cell ...........................................................250-363-4069/4540 Sports Stores ..................................................................250-363-4072 Fitness Coordinator ...................................................... 250-363-4495 FORCE Booking ..............................................................250-363-4412 Dockyard Fitness & Wellness Centre ........................ 250-363-2074 Naden Athletic Centre Fitness Cell ......................... 250-363-4485 Wurtele Arena .................................................................250-363-4297 Naden Pool ......................................................................250-363-4070

Colwood Pacific Activity Centre Kiosk .......... 250-363-1009 Manager / RV Storage / Clubs .....................................250-363-1008 Programs ..........................................................................250-363-2989 Aquatics ...........................................................................250-363-4070 Manager ...........................................................................250-363-5680 Specialists........................................................... 250-363-5532/ 5567 Administrative Assistant...............................................250-363-5621

Lookout Newspaper & Creative Services & Sponsorship

CFN Manager / Sponsorship & Donations ................250-363-3372 Advertising / Classifieds ............................................... 250-363-3127

Military Family Resource Centre

MFRC 24-Hour Information Line .............................. 250-363-2640 Toll free ........................................................................ 1-800-353-3329

Websites and Social Media

WINTER 2017 ACTIVITY GUIDE Views and opinions in this guide are not necessarily those of the Department of National Defence. Mailed under Publication Mail Agreement #40064821 Victoria B.C.

Family Navigator .............................. www.familynavigator.ca Formation Fun Day ......................... www.esquimaltformationfunday.com Lookout ............................................ www.lookoutnewspaper.com MFRC ................................................. www.esquimaltmfrc.com ............................................................. www.facebook.com/esquimaltmfrc ............................................................. www.twitter.com/esquimaltmfrc Naden Athletic Centre ................... www.facebook.com/NadenAthleticCentre Navy Run ........................................... www.navyrunesquimalt.com Personnel Support Programs........ www.pspesquimalt.ca / NEW: CAFConnection.ca PSP Recreation ................................ www.facebook.com/CFB-Esquimalt-Community-Recreation Swim Team ....................................... www.navymasters.com

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Facilities Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) Colwood Pacific Activity Centre MFRC (CPAC) 2610 Rosebank Road, Colwood Hours of Operation • Mon to Thur: 7:30am-5:45pm & 6:30-9pm • Fri: 7:30am-6pm • Sat: 8:30am-noon & 1-4:30pm Limited access to building on Saturdays, call for appointment Closed Sundays and statutory holidays Phone: 250-363-2640 Fax: 250-363-2677 Email: mfrc@shawcable.com

MFRC Out of School Care 720 Galiano Crescent, Belmont Park, Colwood

Signal Hill MFRC (SH) 1505 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt Hours of Operation • Mon to Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm • Closed on statutory holidays Phone: 250-363-2640 Fax: 250-363-3108 Email: mfrc@shawcable.com

Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Colwood Pacific Activity Centre (CPAC) 2610 Rosebank Road, Colwood (off Ocean Blvd) CPAC is a community driven multi-purpose facility designed to accommodate our military and civilian communities. Our centralized location allows us to offer a large range of rental opportunities, from structured birthday parties to large conferences and weddings.

Hours of Operation • Mon-Thur: 8am-9pm • Fri: 8am-6pm • Sat/Sun by request Facility Includes: • A large (dividable) auditorium with stage & 12 ft viewing screen (seating up to 300) • Varied size multi-purpose rooms, designed to accommodate groups from 10-60 people • Conference Room (up to 12 people) • Fully Equipped Kitchen To inquire about a facility booking for your group, please contact 250-363-4213. *Note: prices are subject to change without notice.

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Fleet Fitness and Wellness Centre (Dockyard) Building 22, Dockyard Hours of Operation • Mon to Fri: 5:30am-6pm Facility includes • Weight Room & Cardio Equipment • Change Rooms • Showers • Day Lockers & Rental Lockers (Ladies only) • Flex/Stretch/Quiet Room The Fitness and Wellness Centre has a well-equipped facility and fitness programs for military and DND employees. See PSP Staff for updated schedules or call 250-363-2074. Schedules may change without notice.

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FACILITIES Naden Athletic Centre (NAC) Building 88, Naden The Naden Athletic Centre has numerous facilities and programs for military personnel, their families and DND employees.

Hours of Operation • Mon to Thurs: 5:30am-9:30pm • Fri: 5:30am-7:30pm • Sat, Sun & Stats: 8am-6pm Facility includes • One large gym floor • One smaller gym floor • Five-lane swimming pool (25 meter) • Leisure wading pool • One steam room • Large hot tub • Two weight-training rooms • Cardio theatre • Three squash courts • Five softball diamonds • One soccer pitch • Two outdoor volleyball courts • One CAF FORCE evaluation centre • One tennis court

Wurtele Arena

See Facilities staff or phone 250-363-5677 for updated schedules. Schedule may change without notice.

Sports Equipment Military personnel may sign out equipment for most sports from the sports store, please call 250-363-4072.

Swimming Pool Closed for renovations (Dec 16 - Apr 17)

Building 100, Naden Across the street from the Naden Athletic Centre is the Wurtele Arena available to both military and civilian members for skating, hockey, and other activities.

Hours of Operation • Mon to Sun: 7am-11:30pm (Subject to change) The Arena staff have an up-to-date schedule.

• Shinny: Mon, Wed & Fri: 11:30am-12:50pm • Casual Skate: Tues & Thur: 11:30am-12:50pm and Sun: 2:30-3:45pm • Parents & Kids Sticks & Pucks: Sat: 2:30-3:45pm Administration: 250-363-4297 To reserve the ice or for more information, call the Facilities Coordinator at 250-363-4213.

To make a booking for any Base Facility (i.e. sports fields, pool, gym) a written request is required. Please contact the Facilities Coordinator by e-mail (Tom.Campbell@ forces.gc.ca) or fax 250-363-4315 a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the event. Note: military training takes priority on all bookings.

Structural repairs and renovations will force an extended closure of the NAC swimming facilities.

The main pool, tot pool and hot tub at the base’ athletic complex will be drained and closed to the public on Dec. 12 and remain closed until April 16, 2017.

During its closure, NAC card holders can use the swimming pool at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre. The Township of Esquimalt has reached an agreement with the base and will allow NAC card holders free access to its facility located at 527 Fraser Street during the pool closure.

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WINNIPEG Multi-Purpose

• Seminar Layout: 40 People (Full Capacity) • Classroom Layout: 30 People

HURON Conference Room

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REGINA / PROTECTEUR Multi-Purpose Rooms

• Seminar Layout: 30 People • Classroom Layout: 20 People

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KITCHEN

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$26/hr

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**3 HOUR MINIMUM** $65/hr

Free During Regular Business Hours (30% off public rate outside regular business hours. *3 hour minimum)

$40/hr $26/hr

FULL PAYMENT AND REFUNDABLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT REQUIRED AT TIME OF BOOKING Equipment Rental Rates: Projector with DVD Player: $50/event Portable Stereo System with Speakers and Microphone: $100/event LCD Projector (Laptop not included): $100/event

$ 2 Million Liability Insurance required for all contracts $50 Contract fee applied to ALL Provision of Service contracts Damage/Cleaning Deposits: Deposit: $600

*Note: when renting CPAC facility space, it is the user group’s responsibility to clean-up after the event and ensure the building is left the way it was found.

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Kiosk Administration Hours: Mon to Fri: 6am-9pm and Sat & Sun: 9am-7pm for the purchase of NAC/Golf memberships, special registrations such as ski trips, swimming lessons, and special interest classes etc. Prices are subject to change. Contact 250-363-5677 for updated schedules and additional information.

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Special Events Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance

I ❤ Skating

The most anticipated and popular party of the year! Choose from one of two days! A super fun event geared to fathers, father figures and daughters who want to have fun and spend some quality time together. Dancing, great music, prizes, a photo booth and light refreshments…what more could you ask for? Invite your special little lady and create memories that will last a lifetime! Get your tickets online at www.esquimaltmfrc.com in early December.

Choose from one of two nights!

Location: Chief and Petty Officers’ Mess MFRC Fri Mar 3 & Sat Mar 4 6-9pm $30 per father, daughters attend for free

Draw hearts on the ice with a sketchy marker or with your skates. Invite your family and friends to join PSP for a Heartfelt Casual Skate at Wurtele Arena. Top off your fun skate session with a cup of hot cocoa before heading home. Bring your skates, helmets, gloves, scarves and warm socks for a fun filled time skating. Call PSP Recreation at 250363-1009 if you need skates for this event.

Location: Wurtele Arena PSP W17REC503 Sun Feb 12 2:30-3:30pm Free

PSP Special Events REGISTER for any of the following Special Events or Programs by contacting PSP Recreation at 250-363-1009 or by stopping into the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre (CPAC) or Naden Athletic Centre Kiosks. You can also SAVE TIME and REGISTER ON-LINE at www. pspesquimalt.ca

Multi Family Garage Sale Make some extra money from your unwanted items at a huge multifamily garage sale. Let the MFRC do the advertising for you. Purchase your tables at www.esquimaltmfrc.com! Get one table for $15 or two tables for $25. After May 12, tables cost $20 each. Reserve your table early as we sell out each year! Note that tables are not available for purchase on the day of the event.

Location: CPAC MFRC Sun May 28 8:30am–2pm $15 for one table or $25 for two tables until May 12, $20 per table after May 12

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Pajama Party Movie Night (5-12 yrs) It’s a Movie night for the kids and a Night Out for YOU! Drop your children off, in their pajamas, while you break free! The PSP Rec Leaders will provide the games, the Pizza, the movie and the popcorn…while you break the Winter Blues and go have fun!

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC504 Fri Feb 10 5:30-8:30pm $5/child Ski Mt Washington Enjoy a relaxing trip up island and a day on the mountain and leave all the driving to us! Bus leaves from the Canteen Road - General Parking Lot at 6:00am (please meet bus at 5:45am). Day parking is available in Canteen Road Parking Lot with appropriate parking pass. Bus returns at approximately 6:00pm. Mix and Match any of the following options including lift tickets, lessons or ski rentals. Call today to register as spots will fill up quickly.

Location: Departure from Canteen Road Parking Lot PSP W17REC400 Thur Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 9 & 23

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Teen Ninja and Mini Ninja Workshops

BEER SPECIAL - Free brewing fee with our NEW 50L Kettle Yields approximately 80 "Bombers" (650ml bottles) of beer.

WINE MAKERS On-premise NEW CUSTOMERS receive NEW WINE BOTTLES FREE FOR FIRST ORDER

MILITARY MEMBERS enjoy a 10% discount on everything except service and rentals.

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(Ages 12-20 yrs - Teen) (Ages 6-12 yrs - Mini) This workshop is tailored for all kids who love to hang, climb, swing, bound, jump and run wild. Athletes will learn a variety of movements designed to overcome any obstacle including; Animal Walks, monkey bars, bounding over and balancing on top of objects. After these skills are learned kids will complete the Final Obstacle Course and become a certified Ninja!

Location: Naden Athletic Center Gymnasium PSP W17REC600 Teen Workshop (13-20 yrs) Sat Apr 8 9am-noon Mini Workshop (6-12yrs) Sat Apr 15 9am-noon $25

Wine Tasting in the Cowichan You do the tasting and ‘Island Time Tours’ does the driving. Enjoy a relaxing and informative day touring local wineries. Taste some of the best wines the island has to offer, learn the history of the wineries and enjoy a BBQ lunch! Their guests say the tour is ‘Wonderfully entertaining and educational’. Register early as only 14 spaces available and this tour does sell out.

Pick Up Location: NAC then CPAC Return Drop Off: CPAC then NAC PSP W17REC501 Sat Apr 8 8:30am-5:30pm $145/person (includes transportation, tasting & the BBQ lunch)

Learn new skills, meet new people and give back to the community!

Volunteering

JOIN THE MFRC’S VOLUNTEER TEAM TODAY! Here are some examples of recent volunteer roles at the MFRC: DEPLOYMENT • Children’s Deployment Workshop Assistant • Deployment Dinner Support • Events Support • Family Network Representative

RELOCATION • Administrative Assistant • Digital Archivist • Events Assistant • MFRC Board Member • Photographer • Special Events Planner • Writer

SOCIAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS • Group Facilitator CHILDREN’S SERVICES • Books for Breakfast Support • Deployment Child Care Assistant • Facilitator for Playing Together group

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Everyone is family When you hear the word “family” you might think it means a married couple with kids.

You may be single or in a relationship. You may or may not have kids. Your parents might be living on the other side of the country.

No matter what your family looks like, we’re here for you.

We proudly celebrate and honour the diversity of families. We exist to support a military member at any stage in their career and those that are important to them.

We are your resource centre, and you are family.

Start exploring the many services that benefit everyone at esquimaltmfrc.com

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Birthday Parties BOOK your party with PSP Recreation Book your child/youth’s next Birthday Party with PSP Recreation. We offer a number of theme parties to choose from. Most of our Parties take place on Saturday or Sunday however there are a few themed parties with flexibility (like our NEW ‘Dodge in the Dark’ Party). Check out the variety of themed parties available!

PLEASE NOTE: The majority of our Birthday Parties take place at CPAC on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00-2:00 or 2:30-4:30pm (unless otherwise indicated with the description or by the specific theme party ie; our Skate Parties). Contact us at 250-363-1009 if you wish to organize your party outside of the listed days/times as we may be able to accommodate the request, subject to availability. All party bookings require payment at the time of booking and we require your booking be a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the party date.

PSP PROVIDES: Rec Leaders as party hosts who will assist you with your set up and who provide activities, games and equipment for the party participants and the space.

PARENTS PROVIDE: The set-up and clean up, cutlery, napkins, tableware, decorations, the party food, drinks and cake.

For details on our various party options and available dates CALL TODAY! 250-363-1009

PARTIES requiring additional time (over the 2 hour party time frame) or requesting additional participants to attend (over the 10 maximum) are subject to additional fees.

CANCELLATIONS: Please provide two weeks’ notice in the event of a cancellation to receive a full refund.

Bouncy Castle Birthday Definitely our MOST popular, this party provides two hours of bouncy fun, two Rec Leaders and can accommodate up to 20 participants!

Party also includes use of our large kitchen and our multipurpose room for cake and presents.

Location: CPAC PSP $140

Dodge in the Dark (8-14 yrs) Run, duck, dive and dodge the Glow in the Dark Dodgeballs as they fling by! This exciting fast paced game will have the party go’ers running up an appetite! Follow up the fun with the snack food, drinks and cake you provide and you have a winning party! This fast paced party can accommodate up to 20 youth and includes two Rec Leaders, use of our gymnasium, kitchen and party room.

Location: CPAC PSP Fri 5:30-7:30pm $140

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES Movie Theatre Party You bring the DVD (child and parent approved), the food, the drinks and the decorations and we’ll set up our big screen projector, mats on the floor and the popcorn for your own private movie theatre! Partiers are encouraged to bring their own blankets and pillows too! This party is 2.5 hours to support watching the movie (averaged at a 1.5 hr movie) AND have time to open presents and eat cake! Please note the time bookings for these parties due to their length of time. This party can accommodate up to 20 kids and includes two Rec Leaders, use of our gymnasium, kitchen and party room.

Location: CPAC PSP Fri 5:30-8pm or Sat/Sun 2:30-5pm $150

Party Theme by You

NEW! Skating Party at the Wurtele Arena

Come celebrate your birthday with a skating party at the arena. Bring your skates, helmets, gloves, scarves and warm socks for a fun filled 1½ hours of fun. Open presents and eat cake in our party room. (Max. 20 children).

Location: Wurtele Arena Available only: Sat or Sun Jan 14, 15/Feb 25, 26/Mar 11, 12 or April 22, 23 2:30-4:30pm $140 (*note: party room and/or kitchen available)

NEW! Sportball Party (2-10 yrs)

Enjoy an action packed hour of high energy fun. Kids enjoy a variety of sports and supervised games in a safe, structured environment. The kids will need to catch their breath before they can blow out the candles! The party wraps up with a half hour for snack and cake (which you provide). Max 20 kids. * For larger groups (21-30 kids) an extra Cost of $50 to cover the extra Coach that is needed.

Location: CPAC PSP Available only: $250 Sunday Jan 15/Feb 26/Mar 12/Apr 23 2:30-4:30pm (includes Sportball style activities, Sportball Coach and equipment)

Sports Spectacular

Have a great theme idea for your child’s party? Are you the type that likes to organize it all? This is a parent facilitated birthday party in which you provide the theme, organize the games, and bring the food, the decorations and the cake. We provide the space and staff person to help with the equipment you might need (ie; tables, chairs, basic toys and/or sports equipment). Included is full use of our large gymnasium, kitchen and multi-purpose room to eat, play and open presents. Remember, this is a parent facilitated birthday party.

Location: CPAC PSP $100

TONNEAUS

This party is for the sports enthusiast with a passion for indoor soccer, floor hockey, and/or basketball. We aim to have the kids tired out, no matter how much cake they’ve had! Your Sports Spectacular party package includes a Rec Leader, full use of our kitchen (CPAC only), a large gymnasium with equipment and a room to eat and open presents. Eye wear required when playing floor hockey so we recommend you bring your own pair if you have them or use the ones we have if you need. Please note the fee based on number of participants and party leaders needed for safety.

Location: CPAC PSP $120 (10 kids max) / $150 (11-20 kids) (or Naden Athletic Centre if space available - *no kitchen available)

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Have fun with music! This is one of our most popular programs, very lively and will be very enjoyable for you and your child. Through a partnership with Victoria Conservatory of Music, you and your child will listen to an Early Childhood Music Educator and have a chance to make your own music with a variety of instruments. Register by January 6 by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640.

For parents and their babies up to 24 months Location: CPAC MFRC Tues Jan 10-Mar 21 9-9:30am Free

(Activity Program for Parents and Toddlers) This six week program, created by Invest in Kids, offers great hands-on experiences for parents and their toddlers (18 months to 3 years). You will learn new songs, activities and crafts you can do with your toddler. Parent participation is required along with your child. Program is facilitated by an Early Childhood Educator. Call the MFRC at 250363-2640 to register.

Location: CPAC MFRC Mon Jan 23-Feb 27 9:30-10:30am Free

For parents and their child 2 to 5 years Location: CPAC MFRC Tues Jan 10-Mar 21 9:30-10am

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The MFRC is inviting parents or caregivers and their children (up to the age of 6) to join us for an hour of healthy breakfast snacks, great stories and interactive songs. Each family group will receive a book to take home with them. Each session is free but you must pre-register for each of the eight events between September and June. For more information, visit www.sookewestshoreliteracy.com/westshore, email booksforbreakfast@shaw.ca, or call 250-474-6678. This program is an initiative of the Belmont Park Preschool.

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Family FUNdamentals - Healthy Living Through Fun Unique Nurturing Family Activities

Join us for games, songs, stories, snacks and activities. Through this program, you and your child will learn about self-image, healthy relationships, eating well, the importance of play and physical activity, and social and emotional well-being. Facilitated by an Early Childhood Educator, this interactive program is for parents and a 3 or 4 year old child. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 to register.

Location: CPAC MFRC Mon Mar 13-Apr 10 9:30-11am Free

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Casual Child Care (under 18 months only) 9am-noon

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Preschool 2 (age 3 and 4yrs) 1-3:30pm

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**Note: Saturday care is available to those that is experiencing a deployment or work-related separation

Playing Together A drop-in program for parents and their children age 5 and under.

Come socialize and network with other military families! The children move freely between three to four activities in this fun, open-ended play experience. No registration required, just drop-in. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 for more information.

Location: CPAC MFRC Wed Jan 4-June 21 9-10am Free

Preschool Dance or Dance for Little Ones

(2-5 yrs) An introduction to dance & movement skills for your little one. Classes will include basic warm-up exercises, exploration of introductory jazz dance skills, & choreography of a short routine. Music, games, & fun all included! Please wear clothing that allows easy movement, socks (ballet/jazz shoes not required). Parent participation is required. Instructor: Laura-Jane Tressider - The Beat Dance Studio Location: CPAC PSP W17REC 313 Tue Jan 17 - Mar 7 12-12:45pm Regular $35 Regular/$40 Ordinary/$50 Associate

Children’s Resources and Services Casual Child Care Parents need a break! Try Casual Child Care for a few hours of respite or to get things done without your “little helper.” Take the time to de-stress yourself! Book up to 1 week in advance, maximum 2 times per week, Casual Child Care is available for $9 per 3-hour session per child. Punch cards are available! Please pay the front desk at the CPAC MFRC prior to entering program.

Ages 6-18 months Location: CPAC Tues-Fri 9am-noon Gradual entry required for new children Call 250-363-2674 to book Ages 18 months-5 years Location: CPAC Tues & Thur 9am-noon or 1-4pm Fri 1-4pm Call 250-363-2674 to book *If you are experiencing a deployment or work-related separation, be sure to check out the Saturday Casual Child Care sessions.

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Casual Child Care Punch Cards are available! Save a few dollars when you buy a $50 card good for 6 sessions of child care. Cards are available at the MFRC.

Imagination Library

Funded by donations, this program enhances literacy and develops resilience in children as they experience the challenges of the military lifestyle. Families with babies born within the last 12 months to serving regular force members and class B/C reservists at CFB Esquimalt are eligible to register. Children will receive one book per month by mail until their fifth birthday. Please contact the MFRC for more information.

MFRC Daycare

Every day is an adventure in learning at the MFRC Daycare – where imagination, fun and experiencing are always at the top of the agenda!

Join us at our Colwood (CPAC) Daycare. Our bright facility offers both an infant/toddler and a 3 to 5 year old program. Call the MFRC at 250363-2640 for more information about waitlists or registration. We offer quality care with an understanding of the military family lifestyle.

Parenting from Afar

Stay connected with your child during deployment. Look for activities and tips in Raising Your Military Child on the MFRC website (www. esquimaltmfrc.com). You can also pick up Children’s Deployment Workbooks and a Parent Guide at any MFRC location, and the Parenting from Afar booklet.

Preschool

The MFRC’s ECE certified Educators provide fun and creative opportunities for your child! Parent participation is required for field trips.

Classes are available at the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre. Some spaces may still be available. Please call to inquire about our 2 or 3 day a week classes that can help your child to learn through play. All classes have a maximum of 10 students.

The following fees are in effect: • 2 times per week classes are $1150 for the academic year, payable $115 per month.

• 3 times per week classes are $1400 for the academic year, payable $140 per month.

“Welcoming Your Baby” Box Are you a new parent? Make sure you drop by the MFRC for your free Welcome to Parenting Box. The box includes information on our Raising Your Military Child e-learning tool to help you understand your baby’s development (including unique military lifestyle issues), a developmental toy, along with more information that can help you with your new little one. The package also includes information about parenting programs and activities. Contact the MFRC to find out more.

Deployment Children’s Deployment Workshops Help your young child adjust to a parent being away on deployment.

Kids interact with other children who are going through the same experience. These workshops will help validate your child’s feelings about deployment. Register your child by calling the Military Family Resource Centre at 250-363-2640. Space is limited, please register your child in advance.

Age 3-5 years Location: CPAC MFRC

Tues Jan 10 - Feb 28

9:30-10:45am

Deployment Services Deployment Respite Child Care Free respite child care is available for one continuous 3 hour session per week up to a maximum of 4 free sessions per month when a military parent is deployed (or away for work-related reasons) for 21 consecutive days or more. Punch cards keep track of family usage. Parents must complete registration forms and follow established guidelines. Donations to the MFRC make this program possible. If you have unique child care needs, call the MFRC at 250-363-2640.

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Tues-Fri 9am-noon Tues & Thur 9am-noon & 1-4pm Fri 1-4pm Sat 9am-noon & 1-4pm Call 250-363-2674 to reserve. Book up to 8 days in advance if deployed. *Additional sessions are available at a rate of $9 per 3 hour session per child (does not include Saturday spots).

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(16 months – 2 yrs) This 8-week program is a perfect introduction to Sportball. Children and parents participate in sports, creative games, songs, rhymes, stories, bubble time and more! Although these programs focus on exploration, children will be introduced to a different sport each week.

Parents are encouraged to participate with their child and to challenge them according to their skill level. *Please note no class on Sat Feb 11th – Family Day Stat Weekend.

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC303 Sat Jan 14-Mar 11 9-9:45am $112/ parent & child

Parent & Child Multi-Sport (2-3 yrs) Sportball Parent & Child 8-week program focuses on physical literacy and social exploration as toddlers learn fundamental sport skills and participate in creative motor games, in 8 different popular sports. Children are challenged according to their individual skill level and grownups are taught techniques to help toddlers refine motor skills while developing social skills. Sportball maintains a oneparent-per-child ratio policy to ensure that focus is kept on helping little ones practice and progress. *Please note no class on Sat Feb 11th – Family Day Stat Weekend.

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC304 Sat Jan 14-Mar 11 9:45-10:30am $112/ parent & child

Multi-Sport (4-6 yrs) Refine, rehearse, repeat with this 8-week Multi-Sport program.

Coaches focus on the basic skills common to all sports, like balance, coordination, stamina, and timing, in a fun, supportive, non-competitive setting that emphasizes teamwork. Each class focuses on one of 8 different popular sports: hockey, soccer, football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf, and tennis. *Please note no class on Sat Feb 11th – Family Day Stat Weekend.

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC305 Sat Jan 14-Mar 11 10:30-11:30am $112/ child

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Located in Belmont Park in Colwood, the MFRC provides Before and After School Care for children from Kindergarten to Grade 6. Dropoff and pick-up is available at École John Stubbs Elementary School.

Children attending Crystal View Elementary or Victor Brodeur can also attend, if bus arrangements have been made. The program runs 6:30am to 5:30pm during school days. Space may still available. For more information or to register, contact the MFRC at 250-363-2640.

Help your child adjust to a parent being away on deployment. Kids interact with other children who are going through the same experience. These workshops will help validate your child’s feelings about deployment. There are daytime sessions for ages 5-8 and 9-12, and an evening session for those ages 5-12. Register your child by calling the Military Family Resource Centre at 250-363-2640. Space is limited, please register your child in advance.

Social and Mental Wellness Stress Lessons Help your child learn tools and strategies to cope with stresses related to the military lifestyle. Stress Lessons is built on an experiential, hands-on learning approach. Its aim is to introduce stress management strategies and build emotional resiliency for your child. This program is for children in grades 1-3. Please note that parent attendance at Helping Children with Stress is a pre-requisite for registration to this program. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 to register.

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SCHOOL AGE FUNdamentally Active Resolve to Recreate with PSP!

Resolve to Recreate with PSP Recreation this year! The benefits and the fun will surprise you. REGISTER for any of the following programs by contacting PSP Recreation at the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre (CPAC) at 250-363-1009, by stopping by the Naden Athletic Centre Kiosk or SAVE TIME and REGISTER ON- LINE at www.pspesquimalt.ca!

Free Play Friday’s Free play provides valuable educational experiences for a child to develop creativity, social skills, appropriate risk taking and physical health. Come out to our Friday Free Play Friday sessions for open gym time, board games, puzzles and pizza!

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC306 Fri Jan 20, Feb 3 & 17 & Mar 3 4:30-6:30pm $10/person $25/family (3-5 members)

Get Father Daughter Dance Ready (5+ yrs) Learn a few ballroom dance basics with this “Ready for the Ball” program. Dance basics and etiquette will be covered as well as how to smoothly cover the ball room floor.

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC317 Thur Feb 2-23 6-7pm $59/father daughter couple

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Location: CPAC PSP W17REC302 Tues Feb 7-Mar 14 5:30-7:00pm $40 Regular/$45 Ordinary /$50 Associate Mini Master Chef (5-7 yrs) This program offers our young future chefs a chance to gain age appropriate experience working with some super yummy foods while exploring meal prep, simple cook recipes and baking. If your child has a sibling in the Jr Master Chef 2 program then you’ll want to ask about our additional extra activity time option (an opportunity to drop both kids off and receive more time for you).

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC301 Tues Feb 7-Mar 14 4:30-5:30pm $30 Regular/$35 Ordinary /$40 Associate Pajama Party Movie Night It’s a Movie night for the kids and a Night Out for YOU! Drop your children off, in their pajamas, while you break free! The PSP Rec Leaders will provide the games, the Pizza, the movie and the popcorn…while you break the Winter Blues and go have fun!

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC504 Fri Feb 10 5:30-8:30pm $5/child

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Saturday Explorations (5-12 yrs) A program designed for our Deployed Families and members of the greater community that we serve. This program offers your child an opportunity to participate in three hours of activities while you run errands, shop or simply relax! Please register with us so we have an idea of our numbers when purchasing themed program supplies.

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC202 Sat Jan 7-Mar 18 9am-noon $10/child per Sat session $15/family of 2 or more children per Sat 5 and 10 punch cards available $40/$70 Mom & Kids Hip Hop Dance (5-11 yrs) Learn the basics of Hip Hop Dance, get a full body workout, & spend some time together! Moms & their kids can bust a move together during this 8-week course. Classes include warm-up activities with stretching & strength exercises, funky movements across the floor, & choreography of a short hip hop routine. Please wear athletic clothing you can move & sweat in, runners. No experience necessary! Instructor: Shaina Kelly - The Beat Dance Studio Location: CPAC PSP W17REC 314 Wed Jan 18-Mar 8 5:30-6:15pm Regular $35/ $40 Ordinary/$50 Associate

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Hip Hop Dance for Boys (7-11 yrs) Come bust a move in an all boys’ class. Learn the basics of Hip Hop Dance & find your swagger! Classes include warm-up activities, movement across the floor, hip hop technique, & choreography of a short routine.. Please wear athletic clothing you can move & sweat in, runners. No experience necessary! Instructor: Dyllon Pallot - The Beat Dance Studio Location: CPAC PSP W17REC 315 Fri Jan 20-Mar 10 4:00-4:45pm Regular $35 /$40 Ordinary/$50 Associate

Hip Hop Dance (7-11 yrs) Join this high energy, Co-ed class, where you will learn the basics of Hip Hop Dance & find your swagger! Classes include warm-up activities, movement across the floor, hip hop technique, & choreography of a short routine. Please wear athletic clothing you can move & sweat in, runners. No experience necessary! Instructor: Dyllon Pallot - The Beat Dance Studio Location: CPAC PSP W17REC 316 Fri Jan 20-Mar 10 4:45-5:30pm Regular $35 /$40 Ordinary/$50 Associate

PSP Camps Fun Seekers Spring Break Camps (5-12 yrs) Each week has a theme loaded with spectacular theme games, creative crafts, swims, music, an exciting day trip and heaps of silly fun.

Children enjoy our Fun Seekers Spring Break Camps and parents appreciate the convenience and the price! PSP camps combine the excitement of day camp style activities with the quality and safety parents expect. Camp hours are from 9am-4pm with extended hours of activity available. GST not included in camp prices. Call 250-3631009 for details.

Location: CPAC PSP W17SC311 Power Rangers Mar 20-24 9am-4pm • Camp: $130 Regular/$135 Ordinary/$140 Associate • Extended Camp Activities AM: 7-9am, $35 Reg/$40 Ord/$45 Assoc • Extended Camp Activities PM: 4-5:30pm, $25 Reg/$30 Ord/$35 Assoc PSP W17SC312 Everything is Awesome Mar 27-31 9am-4pm • Camp: $130 Regular/$135 Ordinary/$140 Associate • Extended Camp Activities AM: 7:00-9:00, $35 Reg/$40 Ord/$45 Assoc • Extended Camp Activities PM: 4:00-5:30pm, $25 Reg/$30 Ord/$35 Assoc

Studies have now shown that kids who develop a wide variety of sport based skills are more likely to have success in their chosen sport when they reach a competitive age. Introduce your kids to the fundamental movement skills in the following sports led by special guest coaches.

Monday Basketball - Nac Gym Tuesday Soccer - Nac Gym Wednesday Volleyball - Nac Gym Thursday Hockey - Wurtelle Arena All Sports NAC Gym Passing, Kicking, Running, changing direction, striking, catching, receiving are all essential sport skills that will be introduced. Each day will focus on a new sport where the fundamental skills needed to perform that sport will be covered.

Location: Naden PSP W17SC313 Mar 27-31 8:30am-12:30pm $45 Regular/ $50 Ordinary/$55 Associate (*Please note: no before and/or after camp activity time offered with this camp)

Winter Break Camp Days This daily holiday camp option is set up to assist with the pre-holiday frenzy. We will provide day camp style activities for your kids while you navigate any pre-holiday demands. Register for the days that suit your schedule best.

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC319-321 Dec 19-21 8:30am-4:30pm $40/day (*Please note: no before and/or after camp activity time offered with this camp)

WINTERruption Pro D Day Camp

(5-12 yrs) Need to keep your kids active while you work? This Pro D Day camp will get their hearts racing and their creative minds busy. Participants will enjoy a day of games, crafts and a possible out trip.

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC310 Fri Feb 24 8:30am-4:30pm $40

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Ask the Expert - In-line skating is a good alternative to running Q: I have been running regularly for over 20 years and I now find that if I run more than two days in a row my hips get sore. I am considering in-line skating several days a week to see if this reduces the impact on my body. My problem is that in-line skating looks almost effortless and I am concerned that while it may be better for my ageing joints, it will offer little in terms of fitness benefits. How do running and in-line skating compare in terms of fitness benefits?

– Jonathon A: Dear Jonathon Congratulations on leading by example in terms of your long-term commitment to living an active lifestyle. Whether you are trying to reduce the impact load on your body or just looking to change up your training routine, research shows inline skating has a lot to offer in terms fitness benefits. Let’s compare in-line skating and running using five criteria: • Calories burned - Studies show rollerblading at a steady pace will burn approximately 528 calorie/hour while running at a comfortable pace burns approximately 720 calories/hour.

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Aerobic fitness - Running provides greater aerobic fitness gains than inline skating. This is because you can coast on in-line skates, but you can’t coast while running. However, in-line skating has been shown to be better for aerobic fitness development than cycling.

Muscle building - The body motion required to in-line skate provides a more complete muscle building workout than running and if you swing your arms vigorously the benefits are even greater. In-line skating truly can provide a great lower body, core and upper body workout.

Impact - In-line skating subjects your body to 50 per cent less impact forces than running. This is a significant benefit especially for people who are ageing and have some wear and tear on their knees, hips, and backs.

Core strengthening - In-line skating requires more balance and coordination than running, and this will definitely help strengthen your core musculature.

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The bottom line is that in-line skating is an excellent lower impact exercise alternative. Regardless of how skilled you are, remember to wear a helmet when you do this sport, and other protective equipment such as knee and elbow pads if you are not experienced. Have fun cruising on the trails. Exercise is medicine!

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Youth HIGH FIVE PHCD Certification Training (16+ yrs)

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Become a leader aware of the principles and guidelines need to provide quality Programming for school age children with this HIGH FIVE, Principles of Healthy Child Development training. Build skills, gain knowledge, learn practical tools and come away from the training with resources, networking opportunities, new friendships and an important new achievement for your resume. The HIGH FIVE PHCD training is recognized by numerous municipalities and has the potential to boost your resume to the top of the application pile.

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC315 Fri Feb 24 9am-4pm $45 Regular /$50 Ordinary/$55 Associate

PSP Recreation is working to develop various opportunities for our YOUth which include training, development, leadership and volunteer opportunities. Consider participating in the PSP Future YOUth Leadership program and build leadership skills, training and experience towards becoming a PSP Recreation Leader…it’s as easy as 1-2-3: 1) Register your interest by contacting Sandy, the Community Recreation Coordinator, at 250-363-2989 or 250-363-1009 2) Arrange an appointment to discuss your resume, previous volunteer and/or work experience 3) Register for the applicable training opportunities offered

YOUth Devlopment Pro-D (13-15 yrs)

What is HIGH FIVE® HIGH FIVE® is Canada›s only quality standard for children›s recreation and sport. Before HIGH FIVE, no standard existed and there was a clear need for an innovative approach to help organizations enhance program quality and provide positive experiences for children, which would remain with them for a lifetime.

Visit www.highfive.org for the latest news, studies and testimonials. PSP is a registered organization with HIGH FIVE.

This HIGH FIVE themed Pro-D Day will offer YOUth ages 13-15 yrs with an opportunity to gain knowledge of the practical skills required for future jobs working in After School Programs and/or Summer Camps. In the afternoon you will meet current Recreation Leaders who will lead you in activities while they share their experiences.

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC315 Fri Feb 24 9am-3pm $25 Regular /$30 Ordinary/$35 Associate

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Volunteering with Scouts Canada is fun and rewarding because our volunteers go on the adventures too.

If you would like to help facilitate programs, plan events, fundraise, or be a registrar, contact Melissa at mbond@scouts.ca or 250-668-0983

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From casual to "serious" • Full service department

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• Two day turn around on repairs • Complete line of parts & accessories

• Specialized Bikes • Yakima Racks

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• Men’s and women’s clothing • Kids bikes & accessories • Women specific items

Military Discount: 10% off bikes, 15% off accessories, 10% off new parts

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Adult Deployment 443 MH Community Connections Would you like to meet others who are part of the 443 MH Squadron family? Do you have a military member who is deploying with an east coast ship? If you would like to meet others like yourself then come out and join us. Bring your dinner and “brown bag” it! Free on-site child care will be available beginning at 6pm for each session. Register at least one week in advance by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640.

Location: CPAC MFRC Mon Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 20 & Apr 24 5:30-8pm Free

Coffee Connections and Community Dinners Would you like to meet others dealing with a deployment? Are you new to the military lifestyle or community? Would you like to “take a break” with others like yourself? Come relax, meet new people, and enjoy a cup of coffee or a delicious meal! Share and learn tips about dealing with the military lifestyle. Free child care provided if your military member is away for work-related reasons. Register at least 5 days in advance by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640.

Coffee Connections

Location: CPAC MFRC Wed Jan 4-18, Feb 1-15, Mar 1-15, 29 & Apr 5-19 Free 6:30-8:30pm

Special Theme Coffee Connections Sweet Heart Craft Night: Feb 8 St Patrick’s Day Shenanigans: Mar 15 Happy Easter Craft Night: Apr 12

Community Dinners

Location: The Parish of St Peter and St Paul (1379 Esquimalt Road) MFRC Wed Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 22 & Apr 26 6-8pm $5 per person or $7.50 per family

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Children’s Deployment Workbooks and Parent Guide: Info Session If your child can’t make it into a deployment workshop, there are workbooks for kids age 3-12 available for you to use at home. There is also an easy-to-use parent guide for the at-home parent that includes tips and activities for the deployed parent. Come learn more about the workbooks, the parent guide and how to use them in this valuable information session. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 to register (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).

Location: CPAC MFRC Wed Jan 18 6-7:30pm Free Location: Online MFRC Thur Jan 19 6-8pm Free

Deployment Discussion Groups Join us each month for a discussion around the military lifestyle and learn strategies on how to deal with the challenges this lifestyle can bring. Topics change monthly and will include Mindfulness Techniques, Goal Setting, Stressbusters, Transitions, Money Management, Re-establishing Intimacy, Supporting Children, The Road to Mental Readiness Series (R2MR) and many more. Visit esquimaltmfrc.com for specific topic dates or call 250-363-2640. Register at least 5 days in advance. Free on-site child care provided.

Location: CPAC MFRC Wed Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 8, Apr 19 6:30-8:30pm Free

Easter Potluck Luncheon Even though your member is deployed, hop on over to the MFRC and share this special afternoon with your “Deployment Family.” This will be a potluck style event with crafts on hand for the children. This event is sponsored by the Family Networks. All participants must register by April 3 by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640. Email your Family Network to let them know what you will be bringing.

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OP CARIBBE Welcome Home Banner Making Do you have a member coming home from OP CARIBBE? 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. Free on-site child care provided once your banners are complete so you can participate in Coffee Connections.

Register 5 days in advance by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640.

Location: CPAC MFRC TBD 6-7pm Free

443 MH Squadron

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HMCS CALGARY

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HMCS OTTAWA

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HMCS WINNIPEG

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MCDVs

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Submarines

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Terra Firma

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Do you feel 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.” The second hour will help your children handle the challenges of having a parent away. Register at least 5 days in advance by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640. Free onsite childcare also available by request.

Location: CPAC MFRC Wed Jan 11 6:30-8:30pm Free

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 Network contact sheet, then email or drop it off at the MFRC. Information you provide is kept strictly confidential.

Volunteer Opportunities Become a vital part of a successful deployment by getting involved as a Family Network Volunteer. Check out the current opportunities on the MFRC website or call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800353-3329) to learn more.

Submarine Community Connections

Is your military member posted to a submarine? Would you like to meet others like yourself? Learn what life is like in the submarine community or share what has worked well for you in the past. Bring your dinner and “brown bag” it! Free on-site child care will be available beginning at 6pm for each session. Register by calling 250-363-2640 at least one week in advance.

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ADULT DEPLOYMENT Deployment Resources and Services Children’s Deployment Workbooks and Parent Guide

The MFRC has workbooks for children 3 to 12 years of age and an easy-to-use parent guide for the at-home parent that includes tips and activities for the deployed parent. Stop by any MFRC location to pick up your copy today! Copies of these manuals are available to deployed members on their ships and electronically upon request. Deployment staff can assist you throughout the deployment via email support.

Deployment Support Books

These booklets contain information to make deployment easier for military families. There are versions specifically for sea, land and submarine deployments. Pick up your booklet at any MFRC location, view it online or request that one be mailed to your loved one!

Mail Drop Off Location

Send mail and parcels to your deployed member for free! The MFRC will accept parcels and letters for deployed members at either CPAC MFRC or Signal Hill MFRC. Visit www.esquimaltmfrc.com for more information and guidelines.

Parenting from Afar

Stay connected with your child during deployment. Look for activities and tips in Raising Your Military Child on the MFRC website (www. esquimaltmfrc.com). You can also pick up Children’s Deployment Workbooks and a Parent Guide at any MFRC location, and the Parenting from Afar book.

Staying in Touch Service

Sign up yourself or a loved one for a “Staying in Touch” phone call or email to take place through a deployment or work-related separation.

You will receive updates on the activities and services available to you through the Base and Community as well as updates on your member’s mission. We call anywhere in Canada. To subscribe, phone us at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) or update your MFRC Family Information Form.

Video Teleconferencing (VTC)

Talk with and see your loved one serving abroad in a comfortable, private room at the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre. The VTC is booked through the deployed Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member.

Welcome Home Banner Making

Do you have a military member coming home and would like to make a special banner/poster to celebrate the day? Let the MFRC assist you in preparing for your loved one’s homecoming by supplying you with all the materials needed to make wonderful welcome home banners and posters. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 for more information.

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If you are between the ages of 9 and 12, Navy League Cadets get to do a lot of fun and interesting activities in an environment that emphasizes teamwork. Our cadet EA program uses a Naval theme as a platform to develop patriotism, good citizenship, E GU E 1895 LIGU a sense of duty, self-discipline and respect for others. Cadet training occurs in a highly structured environment that fosters the development of self-discipline, organization, leadership and teamwork. These traits will help your child become successful in whatever they would like to do later in life. The Navy League Cadet Program is a great place to make friends and do things you wouldn’t get to do anywhere else.

What do Navy League Cadets do? The Navy League Cadet program is designed to offer activities that are both fun and educational. As a Navy League Cadet, your child will get the opportunity to: • • • • • •

learn about boating and water safety go camping participate in parades and community events play sports learn knot tying, communications and other seamanship skills go on citizenship tours and other trips

Some corps even offer a music program! While fees vary between Corps no child is ever excluded from participating due to means. To make this possible, cadets are expected to participate in fundraising activities. Participating in fundraising develops responsibility, community spirit, and work ethic in the cadets.

TO JOIN, SIMPLY ATTEND A MEETING NIGHT FOR YOUR LOCAL GROUP: JUAN DE FUCA - NLCC Admiral Falls - meets Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8.45 p.m.

948 Dunford Avenue, Langford | email: admrfalls@shaw.ca phone: 250-478-7813 SAANICH – NLCC Admiral Martin – meets Tuesdays from 6:00 – 8.30 p.m.

9565 Hurricane Road, Sidney | email: admmartin.co@vidcadets.ca phone: 250-656-3344 SOOKE – NLCC Admiral Girouard - meets Sundays from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Sooke Legion 6726 Eustace Road, Sooke | email: admiralgirouard@gmail.com phone: 778-352-2292 VICTORIA – NLCC Admiral Rayner – meets Wednesdays from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

NOTC Venture, Nixon Building, Victoria View Road, Victoria email: admiralrayner@gmail.com website: www.victorianavyleaguecadets.com For more details on all Vancouver Island Locations, visit www.vidcadets.ca.

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ADULT RELOCATION Relocation

Military Lifestyle 101

English as a Second Language Do you want to learn English or improve your English? Do you feel the need to improve your English to better communicate with your partner? The MFRC offers courses to CAF adult family members. The classes, taught by a professional, incorporate conversation, culture, grammar and writing to facilitate your integration into your community. Call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) to register.

Beginner Location: St. Peters Church, Belmont Park MFRC Mon, Tues & Thur Jan 9-Mar 30 9-11:30am Location: St. Peters Church, Belmont Park MFRC Mon, Tues & Thur Apr 10-June 22 9-11:30am

Meet other new military community members and learn more about the military lifestyle. A facilitator will be your tour guide through this unique culture, answering any questions you may have around deployment, relocation and communication. You will hear from a panel of experienced military partners who will share their stories. Walk away with confidence in your new military environment, knowing that others are walking the same path and that there are supports available along the way. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 to register.

Location: CPAC MFRC Thur Apr 20 6-8:30pm Free

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Relocation Services

Intermediate/Advanced Location: St. Peters Church, Belmont Park MFRC Mon, Tues & Thur Jan 9-Mar 30 1-3:30pm Location: St. Peters Church, Belmont Park MFRC Mon, Tues & Thur Apr 10-June 22 1-3:30pm

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French as a Second Language Are you posted to a bilingual base or Francophone community? Do you feel the need to develop your second language to better communicate with your partner? The MFRC offers the opportunity to access online Rosetta Stone language training to CAF adult family members.

Rosetta Stone uses a method that combines listening, reading, speaking and writing. Call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) to enquire about the current availability of licenses.

Employment and Education Support For employment and education support, the MFRC refers families to employment agencies in the greater community. The MFRC website (www.esquimaltmfrc.com) has links for the local employment agencies and education services. You can also check out www.workbc.ca.

MFRC 24-Hour Information Line MFRC staff members are ready to take your call - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can answer your questions, provide assistance in an emergency or do the research to find the information you need. Call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).

Military Family ID Card

Job Hunting 101 Are you a military family member searching for a new job? Join Barb McLean from Worklink Employment to learn how to tap into Victoria’s hidden job market. Learn how to address having a number of jobs over a short period and making your resume more compatible for civilian jobs. Additional topics may include resume and cover letter writing, securing references, and networking. This workshop is open to both military family members and releasing members searching for civilian jobs. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 to register.

Location: CPAC MFRC Thur Jan 26 1:30-3:30pm Free

It takes just 10 minutes to get this valuable ID card. The card is available to all regular and reserve military family members age 13 years and up. Use it to access base services such as the Naden Athletic Centre and to receive discounts from local businesses. The CAF member must be present to sign the card at the time of issue. If your partner is deployed or on course, contact the MFRC to make special arrangements. The MFID is available at Signal Hill MFRC and CPAC MFRC.

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Posting In / Posting Out? FamilyNavigator.ca is a national, bilingual website that provides information for each base in Canada. It can help you learn about: • the schools in your new area • what the housing market is like • how to find a family doctor • what the employment prospects are like for family members • the availability of child care • how to set up services for a family member with complex needs

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Welcome Resources When you arrive in Victoria, be sure to pick up your Welcome Bag from either MFRC location.

In it, you will receive: • The MFRC’s Welcome Book – a comprehensive guide to CFB Esquimalt and Greater Victoria • Area maps including bike and trail maps • Visitor guides for the Greater Victoria area • MFRC swag and more!

Many resources, including the Welcome Book, are also available for download at www.esquimaltmfrc. com/relocation.

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ADULT SOCIAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS Social and Mental Wellness Families in Transition Information Session

Are you connected to someone who is medically releasing from the CAF? Get assistance with the transition process in a supportive, positive environment. During this session, you will learn about the 3B Second Career Assistance Network (SCAN) process and timeline and the organizations and support programs available to members and families. Meet the service providers and other families going through the experience. We encourage members and families to attend together.

Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 to register.

Location: CPAC MFRC Tues Feb 28 6-8:30pm Free

Group Teen Triple P – Positive Parenting Program

It is up to you as a parent to decide which values, skills and behaviours you want to encourage in your child and to develop your own approach to dealing with your child’s behaviour. The Positive Parenting Program provides simple solutions to make parenting easier. Triple P Teen is a six-week course for parents dealing with the ups and downs of raising children ages 10 to 15. Please register by January 16 by calling 250-363-2640.

For parents of children ages 10-15 Location: John Stubbs Elementary MFRC Thur Feb 2-Mar 9 1-2:30pm Free

Helping Children with Stress: Tools for Building Resiliency

Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children learn how to manage stress. The child’s ability to cope in the early years has consequences for physical and emotional health throughout life.

Based on research from Kids Have Stress Too, you will learn practical tools for recognizing stress and supporting children to build resilience.

This session is a prerequisite for parents registering their children in Stress Lessons. The material is geared for parents of children in grade 1-3. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 to register.

Location: CPAC MFRC Thur Feb 16 6:30-8:30 pm Free

Important Financial Decisions Upon Release Are you connected to someone who is medically releasing from the CAF? Do you have a financial plan for transition? In this workshop, a SISIP financial advisor will shed light on the release process and address your concerns regarding tax planning, CAF pension options, investments, insurance coverage, RDSP and VAC disability awards.

Register by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640.

Location: CPAC MFRC Tues Feb 7 6:30-7:30pm Free

Inner Warrior Wellness A therapeutic yoga workshop available to medically-released veterans and their families designed to build resilience, reduce stress and connect to the community. No yoga experience required. The workshop will introduce and integrate yoga, mindfulness, and positive psychology into a self-care practice that will empower members and their families to cope, improve well-being and thrive in a supportive community. To register, call the MFRC at 250-363-2640.

Location: CPAC MFRC Mon Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13 & Apr 10 6:30-8:30pm Free

Shifting Gears – Military Families in Transition Are you transitioning out of the military? Are you willing to share your experiences? If so, we invite you and your partners to participate, provide input, and invest in making the best transition to post military life. The four-week course covers the stages of transition, goal setting and coping strategies. You will walk away with the ability to manage changes in your lives and move forward as a stronger family unit. Register by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640.

Location: CPAC MFRC Thur Mar 16-Apr 6 6-9pm Free

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SOCIAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS

An evidence-based program led by the Canadian Mental Health Association’s BC Division is designed to help adults experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate depression, low mood, or stress, with or without anxiety and proven to work. Funded by the Provincial Health Services Authority, Bounce Back has two interventions: a) Living Life to the Full DVD – This free DVD provides participants with practical tips on how to recognize and deal with symptoms of depression. b) Telephone coaching and workbooks – Bounce Back™ provides guided selfhelp where a community “coach” assists in the teaching of problem solving and other skills to overcome difficulties such as inactivity, unhelpful thinking, worry and avoidance. As participants progress through workbooks, telephone coaching provides additional support and helps keep participants on track and moving forward with the goal of improved the emotional well-being.

For more information on how to access this service, please call your MFRC at 250-3632640.

Complex Needs

The MFRC’s mandate now includes medically-released veterans and their families for a two-year period after they release from the Canadian Armed Forces. The MFRC can provide: • One-on-one support navigating the civilian health care, employment, and mental health systems • Help finding appropriate community resources for a family member • Short-term counselling or social work services • Transition programs and workshops If you need assistance, call the MFRC at 250363-2640 to speak to the Veteran Family Coordinator.

FamilyNavigator.ca FamilyNavigator.ca connects families with service providers in Greater Victoria. Use this nationally-recognized website to search for help on the following topics: • mental health • health care • disability services • eldercare • operational injuries • child care • supportive education

Short-term Counselling Individuals, couples and families can access counselling sessions at the MFRC in a confidential atmosphere of support. Registered social workers and clinical counsellors provide support with stress, relationship issues, parenting challenges, the military lifestyle plus much more. The MFRC also provides quality referrals to outside counselling resources and specialized support services. Call 250-363-2640 for details.

Triple P – One on One Consultation Triple P offers one-on-one consultations to support you with implementing strategies and techniques that promote positive parenting. We have the ability to support children from toddler age up to the age of 15. For more information, please call your MFRC at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).

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Veteran Family Program

The MFRC Emergency Services Program offers support and resources to individuals and families during emergencies related to child care and any other urgent family situation.

Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) if you have an emergency.

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ADULT FRANCOPHONE Francophone Cafés francophones Le Centre de ressources pour les familles militaires souhaite vous inviter à ses cafés francophones. Nous souhaitons vous offrir la possibilité de rencontrer d’autres francophones de la communauté militaire et en apprendre davantage sur les services offerts en français dans le Grand Victoria. Ces rencontres seront tenus bimensuellement, alternants entre le CRFM Colwood et le Canadian Forces Sailing Association (1001 Maple Bank, Esquimalt). Pour connaître les dates et vous inscrire, composez le 250-363-2640 (sans frais : 1-800-353-3329).

Cours de langue seconde Aimerez-vous apprendre l’anglais? Sentezvous le besoin d’améliorer votre anglais pour mieux communiquer avec votre partenaire? Le CRFM offre des cours aux membres adultes de la famille des FAC. Les classes, dispensées par un professionnel, intègrent la conversation, la culture, la grammaire et l’écriture pour faciliter votre intégration dans votre communauté. Pour vous inscrire, composez le 250-363-2640 (sans frais : 1-800353-3329).

Anglais débutant Lieu : Église St. Peters, Belmont Park CRFM lundi, mardi et jeudi 9 janvier au 30 mars 9h00 à 11h30 Sans frais Lieu : Église St. Peters, Belmont Park CRFM lundi, mardi et jeudi 10 avril au 22 juin 9h00 à 11h30 Sans frais

Anglais intermédiaire/avancé Lieu : Église St. Peters, Belmont Park CRFM lundi, mardi et jeudi 9 janvier au 30 mars 13h00 à 15h30 Sans frais Lieu : Église St. Peters, Belmont Park CRFM lundi, mardi et jeudi 10 avril au 22 juin 13h00 à 15h30 Sans frais

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Centre d’accueil et de services à l’emploi Financés par le ministère provincial Social Development, les services du centre d’emploi de la Société francophone de Victoria vous sont offerts sans frais. Une équipe de conseillers bilingues et une agente de développement à l’emploi sont sur place pour vous assister et vous soutenir tout au long de votre processus de recherche d’emploi. Pour information, contactez le 250-388-7350 ou visitez le www.francocentre.com.

Navigateur Familial Votre accès centralisé à une vaste gamme de ressources et d’informations liées au style de vie militaire.

Qu’est-ce que le Navigateur Familial?

Le Navigateur Familial est un outil en ligne pour aider les familles des Forces canadiennes qui sont en quête de ressources, déménagent dans une nouvelle communauté ou font face aux défis du mode de vie militaire.

Ceci peut inclure : • Réinstallation • Besoins spéciaux • Soins pour personnes âgées • Problèmes de santé • Santé mentale • Service de garde d’enfants • Et plus Visitez le www.familynavigator.ca pour plus de détails.

Programme « Restez en contact » Restez informés et connectés! Le personnel du CRFM vous appellera, répondra à vos questions et vous tiendra au courant des informations importantes. Faites-nous savoir combien de fois vous aimeriez êtes contacté - et nous le ferons. Si vous êtes déployé, enregistrez votre conjoint / partenaire, parents, frères et sœurs ou grands-parents. Nous pouvons appeler n’importe où au Canada.

Pour vous abonner, contactez le 250-3632640 (sans frais : 1-800-353-3329).

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Répertoire des ressources francophones L’intégration à une nouvelle communauté dont la langue principale est différente de notre langue maternelle peut s’avérer être tout un défi! C’est pourquoi le Centre de ressources pour les familles des miliaires souhaite mettre à la disposition des francophones une ressource supplémentaire afin de vous permettre d’obtenir des services divers dans votre langue maternelle.

Le CRFM vous propose un outil de référence pour les francophones et les francophiles à la recherche de produits et services en français dans la région de Victoria. Certains organismes dont le nom figure sur la liste offre l’ensemble de leurs services en français, tandis que d’autres n’offrent qu’une partie des services par l’entremise d’un membre du personnel ou d’un interprète. Pour obtenir une copie de ce répertoire, visitez notre site Web ou présentez-vous à l’un de nos emplacements.

Service d’accueil et d’orientation Procurez-vous la trousse d’accueil des nouveaux arrivants. Venez nous rendre visite ou visitez notre site web et découvrez tous les services qui sont offerts en français : cours d’anglais, répertoire de services bilingues, « restez en contact » pour les conjoint(e) s et les familles des militaires déployés qui habitent à travers le Canada. Vous êtes à la recherche d’un médecin, un coiffeur, une gardienne ou tout autre service offert en français dans le Grand Victoria? Vous pouvez nous joindre au 250-363-2640 ou par notre ligne sans frais au 1-800-353-3329, ou par courriel au mfrc@shawcable.com. N’oubliez pas de visiter notre site web au www.esquimaltmfrc.com!

How to Register All Health Promotion Programs are free of charge and open to CF members (regular and reserve), their spouses, and civilian employees (Public and Non-Public).

To register for Health Promotion Programs that are marked * you must register through your Unit Training Coordinator.

To register for all other programs, or if you are a military spouse and not a DND employee, please contact 250-363-5621 directly.

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*INTER-COMM: Dealing with Conflict and Improving Communication in Personal Relationships

*Creating an Addictions Free Workplace: Supervisor’s Training (Mite 117733) This program is designed specifically for the Canadian Armed Forces and for personnel in leadership positions (MS and above). The course assists leaders in promoting an addiction free culture in their workplace. Participants learn about substance misuse, warning signs, effective interviewing skills, active listening skills, enabling, and how to challenge and change unhealthy workplace cultures.

Location: NAC PSP Mon Jan 23, Wed Jan 25 & Fri Jan 27 8:30am-noon (course includes all three sessions) PSP Mon Mar 27, Wed Mar 29 & Fri Mar 31 8:30am-noon (course includes all three sessions)

Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel and their family members who are interested in learning how to deal with conflict and improve communication in their personal relationships will be able to participate in a course called INTER-COMM. Director General Alternative Dispute Resolution (DGADR), Military Family Services (MFS) and Health Promotion (HP) program, Strengthening the Forces (STF), have partnered in the development of this course to give individuals in the CAF community the opportunity to increase their ability to communicate more effectively.

Location: CPAC PSP Fri Feb 3-24 8:30am-noon (course includes all four sessions)

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ADULT HEALTH PROMOTION NEW!

*Lifestyle Education through Activity, Resilience and Nutrition (LEARN) LEARN is an 8 week program that combines physical activity, nutrition, mental fitness/resilience training, stress management and conscious relaxation to help participants reduce their waist circumference and improve their overall fitness through both education and physical training modules. The program is delivered by the Regional Adaptive Fitness Specialist and Health Promotion Specialists and is endorsed by the MARPAC Health and Wellness Strategy. The target population for this program is members who have an unhealthy waist circumference as defined by the World Health Organization (women over 88 cm and men over 102 cm), poor nutrition habits, and/or an unsuccessful FORCE test.

Location: NAC PSP

Jan 23-Mar 17, various meeting dates (contact for more detailed information)

*Managing Angry Moments (MAM) MAM teaches participants how to use anger constructively. It is a course intended for everyone as we all feel anger at various times.

Participants gain a better understanding of their relationship with anger. This course is not anger management counselling and is not appropriate for individuals with severe anger management problems.

Location: NAC PSP

Thur Jan 5-26

8:30am-noon (course includes all four sessions)

*Mental Fitness & Suicide Awareness for Supervisors (Mite 119531) One day course that has been designed for the Canadian Armed Forces. MF&SA promotes mental fitness to gain resiliency and increase awareness of those at risk of suicide Location: NAC PSP PSP

Mon Feb 6 Mon Apr 10

8:30am-4pm 8:30am-4pm

*Stress Take Charge Stress is the #1 workplace disability issue today and appears to be a growing problem. Stress Take Charge is a course for people who want to gain a better understanding of their stress reaction, how to increase their resiliency in stressful situations, and how to learn proven coping skills for managing their stress response more effectively.

Location: NAC PSP Thur Feb 2-23 8:30am-noon (course includes all four sessions) PSP Tues Apr 25 & Thur Apr 27 8:30am-4pm (course includes all four sessions)

NEW! *Tobacco Free - Butt Out Clinic

This smoking cessation clinic is a one-stop-shop for members looking to quit smoking. Members are able to consult with a doctor about their treatment options, receive and fill a prescription, as well as meet with a Butt Out Coordinator all in one visit. The new Tobacco Free Butt-Out Clinic runs out of the Base Clinic, room 131 the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month between 1-3pm. To make an appointment, call CDU 1 @ 250-363-4120. We are here to support you in your journey to be tobacco free. Please call the Health Promotion Butt-Out Coordinator if you have any questions about the new clinic at 250-363-5532.

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Resolve to Recreate with PSP Recreation!

The benefits of connection and being active will surprise you.

REGISTER for any of the following programs by contacting PSP Recreation at the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre (CPAC) at 250-363-1009, by stopping by the Naden Athletic Centre Kiosk or SAVE TIME and REGISTER ON-LINE at www.pspesquimalt.ca!

*Top Fuel for Top Performance The foods you eat everyday have a great effect on your mental and physical performance and on your training. The morning session looks at everyday eating and the afternoon looks at fine tuning eating, fuel for training and recovery, and body composition and sport supplements. Participation in the full day is required.

Location: NAC PSP Wed Jan 18 & Fri Jan 20 8:30am-noon PSP Wed Mar 8 & Fri Mar 10 8:30am-noon

*Unit Health Promotion Representative Training Are you interested in becoming a Unit Health Promotion Representative (UHPR)? UHPRs are required to have the permission of their CO and to take this half day training program to introduce them to the work of Health Promotion in the Formation. Join this vibrant group of Health Promoters and help create a healthy culture in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Location: NAC PSP Mon Jan 16 8:30am-noon PSP Mon Mar 6 8:30am-noon

*Weight Wellness Throughout this program, participants share experiences with each other and learn about eating habits, physical activity and other lifestyle factors that influence our ability to maintain a healthy weight. In their own time between meetings, participants keep a journal, record lifestyle activities and engage in exercises to assist in positive behaviour changes that lead to good health, healthy weight maintenance and improved quality of life.

Location: NAC PSP Fri Feb 3-24 8:30am-noon (course includes all four sessions)

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Building Community with Cooking This winter season there will be 4 opportunities to join us for an interactive cooking workshop Building Community with Cooking.

Each class includes: • Culinary skills including; knife work, chopping, dicing and sautéing guided by CFB Esquimalt Chefs.

• A collaborative meal preparation.

• A delicious and nutritious meal to enjoy with leftovers to take home.

• All equipment and food items will be provided. Simply bring your excitement and appetite!

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC 420 Thu Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 30, & Apr 27 6:00-8:30pm $70/Person

Get Father Daughter Dance Ready (5+ yrs) Learn a few ballroom dance basics with this “Ready for the Ball” program. Dance basics and etiquette will be covered as well as how to smoothly cover the ball room floor.

Location: CPAC PSP W17REC317 Thur Feb 2-23 6-7pm $40 /father daughter couple

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ADULT ACTIVE FOR LIFE ICE Hockey Skill Development PSP, in collaboration with ICE hockey +fitness, offers this series of skill development sessions focused on the power of play you will need to improve your game.

Each session will focus on skating with an additional emphasis on the skills described each week. Fee includes all 4 sessions (*Free for current Naden Hockey Club Members).

Location: Wurtele Arena Cost: $30 Regular/$33 Ordinary/$36 Associate (Includes all 4 Sessions) Feb 10: Power Skating Feb 17: Sniper School Feb 24: Top D Man Mar 3: Battle Camp

Feb 10: Power Skating

This session will focus on agility and balance training with puck control as a major component. This will progress into more game like situations and players will be challenged to practice the skills learned in a high tempo situation

Feb 17: Sniper School

This session will focus on shooting instruction with a primary focus on quick release and being able to use your shot in a game like situation.

Feb 27: Top D Man

This defensive school will be an introduction to basic defensive techniques for forwards and defensemen. This will progress into different situations where players will be challenged to make quick decisions and practice their skills in specifically designed game like drills.

Mar 3: Battle Camp

Players will be put into different game like situations where 1 on 1 puck battles can be a major factor in a players and a team’s success.

Players will be challenged to make decisions in a high tempo area and work on all skills previously practiced to put everything together and compete in game like situations.

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Olympic-Lifting Introduction Class In this introduction to Olympic lifting, beginner participants will learn proper positioning in the squat, deadlift, front-rack, and overhead positions. With a continued emphasis on proper technique and appropriate loading, participants will be guided through all aspects of the Snatch and Clean & Jerk; grip, footwork, the three pulls, triple extension, discarding the barbell, equipment and safety. The class format will flow through: warm-up, mobility, strength, and technique work within each session. Register for this class and receive 25% off your first year membership with the CFB Esquimalt Barbell Club Coming in 2017 Location: NAC Gym PSP W17REC412 Tues/Thur Jan 24-Feb 16 5-6pm $100 for 8 sessions / $15 Drop in rate 6 Participant Maximum

Personal Training Packages Register for our personal training packages and jump start your fitness program. Personal Training is designed using a ‘results based’ approach to help you achieve your fitness goals. Our qualified fitness trainers can customize a program to meet your needs whether you are a beginner, have specific training goals or a seasoned athlete. Choose from private sessions or book semi-private sessions for you and a friend or family member.

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Enjoy a relaxing trip up island and a day on the mountain and leave all the driving to us! Bus leaves from the Canteen Road - General Parking Lot at 6:00am (please meet bus at 5:45am). Day parking is available in Canteen Road Parking Lot with appropriate parking pass. Bus returns at approximately 6:00pm. Mix and Match any of the following options including lift tickets, lessons or ski rentals. Call the CPAC Kiosk 250363-1009 to register as spots will fill up quickly.

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The Kettlebell is a versatile and effective tool for developing Strength, Conditioning and maximizing fat loss. The Hard Style Kettlebell class will teach you how to use the Kettlebell to access your true strength and power. During this progressive 8 week program you will learn how to safely and effectively preform; explosive Kettlebell Swings and smooth Turkish Get-ups, execute snappy Kettlebell Cleans and Powerful overhead presses as well as crisp Kettlebell Snatches. This class is open to all fitness level and no experience is needed. Instructor: Matt Kingstone is a StrongFirst Certified Kettlebell instructor, the gold standard in Kettlebell instruction.

Location: NAC Gym PSP W17REC410 Mon/Wed Jan 16- Feb 23 5-6pm $120 for 12 sessions / $12 Drop in rate

Wine Tasting in the Cowichan You do the tasting and ‘Island Time Tours’ does the driving. Enjoy a relaxing and informative day touring local wineries. Taste some of the best wines the island has to offer, learn the history of the wineries and enjoy a BBQ lunch! Their guests say the tour is ‘Wonderfully entertaining and educational’. Register early as only 14 spaces available and this tour does sell out.

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DFIT.ca Defence fitness for families Family members of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel and veterans can now make use of DFIT.ca For Families.

It is a newly opened portal on the DFIT website that provides access to fitness and health programming previously only available to serving members.

“Supporting the culture of fitness in the CAF has meant providing military members with the tools and resources they need to be fit and fight,” says Daryl Allard, Director of Fitness, Sport, and Health Promotion at CF Morale and Welfare Services in Ottawa. “But if we really want to impact the culture of fitness, we have to support family members of those serving.”

The DFIT website was launched October 2012 in an effort to broaden the reach of fitness programming to military members, as part of the Canadian Armed Forces health and physical fitness strategy.

“The DFIT website generated quite a bit of momentum initially,” says Allard, who adds that within the first six months of the launch about 10,000 people had registered with the site, eventually increasing to 28,000 registered users. “But momentum has slowed down, so we wanted to move beyond regular members and cater to the community that is one million strong, including family members and veterans.”

Allard and his team partnered with the programming company Kinduct Technologies to re-develop the original DFIT site, making it more mobile-friendly, quicker to load, and easier to manoeu-

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New upgrades include a specialized fitness program generator that allows a member preparing for deployment to enter his or her health and fitness information into a system to produce an individualized fitness program.

“You can enter the number of weeks you have until deployment, how many weeks you’d like to work out, whether or not you have access to fitness equipment, and your level of fitness,” says Allard.

From there a fitness program is generated that is tailored to a member’s specific job, depending on whether he or she is in the army, navy, air force, or are involved in domestic operations. Users can then log and rate their workouts.

Also available is the meal planner, which allows a user to input their weight maintenance, loss, or gain goals, level of physical activity, and height and weight to generate meal plans.

“Again, you have that same flexibility as with the fitness programming feature,” says Allard. “If the program includes something you are allergic to or don’t like, you can easily switch to an alternative.”

Another useful feature on the site is the on-the-road guide to healthy eating options. The guide provides nutrition information on foods available at Subway, Tim Hortons, or McDonald’s.

Using their CFOne card<https://www. cfmws.com/en/OurServices/CFOne/

Pages/default.aspx> number, military family members, veterans and their families can access the DFIT.ca module for free through a special grant until January 2017. CFMWS is in the process of finding funds to continue the free service.

Access to DFIT.ca is also available to all other categories of CFOne members, such as NPF employees, DND public servants, RCMP officers, pensioners, and their families, on a paid subscription basis.

Military members need only the last four numbers of their service number and their last name.

“We are pretty excited about the changes and the fact that we are able to reach a larger segment of our audience means we can have a greater impact on people’s health and fitness,” says Allard.

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Sports Formation Sports

Formation Teams (Esquimalt Tritons)

Esquimalt Formation Sports organizes sports teams, leagues, and tournaments from the Formation/Base level to international competition. The programs offered are: • Formation Cock of the Walk (under development) • Formation Teams (Pacific Regional and CAF National Championships) • CISM (International Sports)

Esquimalt Formation Sports teams are a combination of Base and Fleet athletes. The Tritons represent CFB Esquimalt at the Pacific Regional Championships, and if successful represent the Pacific Region at the National Championships. Military personnel (Regular Force and Class A, B and C Reservists) are eligible to play on Formation Teams.

Full time DND or NPF civilian personnel may coach, manage, or officiate a sport with appropriate documentation. For more information contact the Formation Sports Office at 250-363-4068/4069.

Intersection Sports A variety of sports are included as programs within our PSP Recreation Department. Beach Volleyball and Slo-pitch typically run May through August while Ice Hockey runs from September to April. These leagues are made up of various formation units or sections. Those eligible to participate are military members (Regular Force, Class B or C Reservists), DND civilian employees, full and part-time NPF employees of CFB Esquimalt and integral/lodger units. Military personnel undergoing or awaiting training must be posted to CFB Esquimalt and have authorization from the unit CO to be eligible to participate in a league.

CISM (Conseil International du Sport Militaire/ International Military Sports Council) CISM is an international sports association composed of, and open to, the armed forces of participating nations. The fundamental aim of CISM is to promote sport activity and physical education between armed forces across the globe as a means to foster world peace. This ideal is encapsulated in the CISM motto “FRIENDSHIP THROUGH SPORT.” For more information about CISM events check out the official CISM website at www.cism-milsport.org or contact the Sports Office – 250-363-4068 / 4069.

Formation Cock of the Walk This program is currently under development. More information will be sent to Unit Sports Reps when it becomes available. To register yourself as your Unit Sports Rep please email heather.catte@forces. gc.ca

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SPORTS Badminton/Squash The Formation Badminton and Squash teams offer drop-in sessions at noon hour at the Naden Athletic Centre to prepare for the Base Play-Downs, which are conducted in November for selection to represent CFB Esquimalt at the Regional Championships. Qualifying individuals in each category will win a berth to participate at the National Championships, played in late January 2017.

Contacts Badminton: PO1 Andy Buczynski – Andrzej.bucznski@forces.gc.ca Contact Squash: CPO2 Tim King – timothy.king2@forces.gc.ca Formation Sports - esq.sports@forces.gc.ca

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Ball Hockey The Tritons Ball Hockey Team is always looking for interested players to join the team.

The team begins participation in a civilian ball-hockey league in late April to prepare for the Regional Ball Hockey Championships in June. Keep an eye on the MARPAC Notice Board and posters around the gym for practice times and dates in mid-March.

Contact: MS Adam Parsons - adam.parsons@forces.gc.ca Formation Sports - esq.sports@forces.gc.ca

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The Men’s Tritons Basketball team will begin practicing in September at the Naden Athletic Centre to prepare for the Pacific Regional Championships in late February.

In the past we have not have enough interest to organize a Women’s team; however, female athletes are welcome and encouraged to come out to practice and potentially compete as teammates alongside the men.

Contact: MCPL Ryan MacLean – ryan.maclean@forces.gc.ca Women interested in participating in a Regional Development Camp should submit their names to Formation Sports - esq.sports@forces.gc.ca

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The Esquimalt Tritons Men’s, Women’s, and Old-timer’s teams will begin practicing in September in preparation for the Pacific Regional Championships held in January. The winner of the Regional Championship will represent the Pacific Region at the National Championships in February/March.

Contacts: (W) A/SLT Sarah Halfkenny – sarah.halfkenny@forces.gc.ca (M) MS Pat McKernan – pat.mckernan@forces.gc.ca (OT) Maj Mark Kierstead – mark.kierstead@forces.gc.ca Formation Sports - esq.sports@forces.gc.ca

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Running Military runners are required to provide qualifying race times from sanctioned races (5km, 10km, half and/or full marathon) in order to qualify for the CAF Running Nationals. Runners must meet their respective qualifying times within 14 months of the Canadian Forces National Running Championship, held in Ottawa in late May. For more information contact the Sports Office 3-4068/4069.

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Soccer - Men’s and Women’s The Tritons Soccer Teams participate in civilian league play and practice year round. The teams compete at the Regional Championships in June and the winners will represent the Pacific Region at the National Championship early September. The Men’s and Women’s teams are always looking for interested players, so please contact the respective coaches.

Contacts (W) LT(N) Kristy Jinnouchi – kristy.jinnouchi@forces.gc.ca (M) LT(N) Demetris Mousouliotis – Demetris.mousouliotis@forces.gc.ca Formation Sports - esq.sports@forces.gc.ca **CISM Soccer training camps and events are ongoing throughout the year. Interested athletes should submit their resume to the Sports Office for consideration.

Swimming Tritons swimmers practice Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 0600-0730hrs at the Naden Athletic Centre Pool. The team participates in the Masters’ Swim Program, in both local and regional meets. Formation swimmers may submit qualifying times in sanctioned swim meets in order to represent the Pacific Region at CAF Swimming Nationals in May. Contact: coach@navymasters.com LCDR Iain Meredith – iain.meredith@forces.gc.ca Formation Sports - esq.sports@forces.gc.ca **CISM Swimming events are ongoing throughout the year. Interested athletes should submit their resume to the Sports Office for consideration.

SPORTS SWIMMING TIMES Men’s Over Age Categories 18-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55 100m Freestyle

1:07

1:09

1:11

1:13

1:15

1:19

1:23

1:27

200m Freestyle

2:27

2:31

2:34

2:39

2:44

2:53

3:09

3:19

400m Freestyle 5:20

5:25

5:30

5:35

5:40

5:56

6:10

6:35

100m Back

1:15

1:18

1:22

1:27

1:30

1:35

1:39

1:47

100m Breast

1:23

1:26

1:29

1:33

1:36

1:40

1:46

1:54

200m IM

2:44 2:48

2:52

2:58

3:08

3:19

3:25

3:35

Women’s Over Age Categories 18-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55 100m Freestyle

1:15

1:19

1:23

1:25

1:28

1:36

1:43

1:49

200m Freestyle 2:46

2:51

2:59

3:08

3:23

3:38

3:49

4:04

400m Freestyle 5:45

5:52

6:05

6:20

6:40

7:15

7:45

8:10

100m Back

1:28

1:32

1:36

1:42

1:48

1:54

2:02

2:11

100m Breast

1:41

1:43

1:45

1:49

1:55

2:02

2:08

2:17

200m IM

3:08

3:11

3:19

3:29

3:37

3:50

4:10

4:20

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SPORTS Taekwondo All interested Taekwondo athletes must submit a resume to the Formation Sports Office in order to be deemed qualified to participate at the CAF National Taekwondo Championships.

Contact: Formation Sports esq.sports@forces.gc.ca

Triathlon Triathletes are required to provide qualifying race times from sanctioned races (Sprint, Olympic, Half -70.3, and Full) in order to qualify for the CAF Triathlon Nationals. Triathletes must meet their respective qualifying times within 14 months of the CAF National Triathlon Championship, held in Gatineau/Ottawa in July.

Contact: A/SLT Sam Kehler – Samuel.kehler@forces.gc.ca Formation Sports esq.sports@forces.gc.ca **CISM Triathlon events are ongoing throughout the year. Interested athletes should submit their resume to the Sports Office for consideration.

TRIATHLON TIMES Race Distances Age Categories Under 19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55 & Over

Olympic Male 2:50:00 2:50:00 2:50:00 2:50:00 2:50:00 3:00:00 3:00:00 3:10:00 3:20:00

Sprint

Female 2:59:00 2:59:00 2:59:00 2:59:00 2:59:00 3:10:00 3:10:00 3:20:00 3:40:00

Male 1:25:00 1:25:00 1:25:00 1:25:00 1:25:00 1:25:00 1:30:00 1:40:00 1:50:00

Female 1:30:00 1:30:00 1:30:00 1:30:00 1:30:00 1:30:00 1:35:00 1:45:00 1:55:00

Volleyball The Tritons Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams begin civilian league play and practice beginning September in preparation for the CAF Regional and National Volleyball Championships March and April. **CISM Volleyball training camps and events are ongoing throughout the year. Interested athletes should submit their resume to the Sports Office for consideration.

Contacts: (W) LT(N) Krista Seguin – krista.seguin@forces.gc.ca (M) LS James Poirier – james.poirier@forces.gc.ca Formation Sports - esq.sports@forces.gc.ca

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PAC REGION AND CF NATIONAL SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE 2017 SPORT

REGIONAL DATE

LOCATION

NATIONAL DATE

LOCATION

Basketball

17-19 Feb 2017

Comox

01-05 Apr 2017

Borden

OT Hockey

30 Jan - 03 Feb 2017

Comox

25 Feb-02 Mar 2017

Borden

Men’s Hockey

30 Jan - 03 Feb 2017

Comox

18-23 Mar 2017

Valcartier

Women’s Hockey

30 Jan - 03 Feb 2017

Comox

04-09 Mar 2017

Borden

Volleyball (M/W)

08-10 Mar 2017

Esquimalt

22-26 Apr 2017

Comox

Badminton/ Squash

05-08 Dec 2016

Esquimalt

28 Jan -03 Feb 2017

Borden

Running

N/A

N/A

26 -28 May 2017

Ottawa

Ball Hockey

June 2017

Comox

29 Jul -03 Aug 2017

Borden

Triathlon

N/A

N/A

08 Jul 2017

Ottawa

Slo-Pitch (M/W)

June 2017

Esquimalt

26-30 Aug 2017

Borden

Soccer (M/W)

Aug 2017

Esquimalt

09-14 Sept 2017

Borden

Golf

June 2017

Comox

12-17 Aug 2017

Borden

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Oct/Nov 2017

Esquimalt

N/A

N/A

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N/A

N/A

TBD 2017

Ottawa

Taekwondo

N/A

N/A

TBD

TBD

Swimming

N/A

N/A

TBD

TBD

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Golf The Pacific Regional Golf Championships is a two-step process. Base PlayDowns are conducted 2-3 weeks prior to the Regional Golf Championships over 2 days at a local course. The Golf Team will be comprised of the top 5 scoring males and top 2 scoring females; these athletes will represent CFB Esquimalt at the Regional Championships in June.

Contact: Formation sports – esq.sports@forces.gc.ca

For information regarding any sporting events, please contact:

• PSP Sports Coordinator: 250-363-4068 • PSP Sports Cell Line1: 250-363-4069 • PSP Sports Cell Line2: 250-363-4540 Visit our website: www.pspesquimalt.ca Check the MARPAC Notice Board and the Sports Bulletin Board at the NAC regularly for current and upcoming sports information

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Military Lifestyle 101 connects newcomers to the community Kaitlyn Kokoska MFRC Volunteer It can be difficult to dive into a community with such a long standing history like the military. As a newcomer, you might be thinking “Where do I even start?” To ease the transition into the lifestyle, the MFRC hosts a Military

Lifestyle 101 workshop that offers techniques and advice about the many successes and learning opportunities that happen in military families and within the community.

The workshop is a great first step if you’re wanting to become involved in the community, and want to learn about what to expect as a

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newcomer. Facilitators go over the basics by explaining things like common values of the military, and the usual dialogue you might encounter. The long list of acronyms used in the military can feel a bit like learning a new language, but the MFRC support staff are here to help you through all of that and more.

Throughout the workshop, the facilitators familiarize participants with the culture and provide information on online resources or informational guides.

Holly Flower, a facilitator of the most recent Military Lifestyle 101 workshop in the Fall of 2016 and social worker at the MFRC, is always ready to support the families in the military community.

“We all need to make connections,” said Flower, “I like to create a place of safety, where people can ask questions and make connections that people can take even out of the room.”

In addition to the valuable learning tools the facilitator provides, the workshop also holds a Q&A session, which gives participants a chance to share their worries coming into the lifestyle. What is it like to be away from your spouse? What is it like to raise children as a temporary single parent? Long-standing military families share their

own experiences that provide comfort and reassurance to the newcomers. Most families used to the lifestyle know that it’s all about perception, especially come deployment time.

“You can spend [the deployment] being miserable, or you can spend it being positive, so build a support around yourself,” said one participant in the Fall 2016 workshop.

The overall theme of the workshop was to always be proactive about your situation.

“It’s okay to ask for help, like don’t ever think you need to go it alone,” said a military family member in a video showcased at the workshop, “There are people that are there for you whether it’s your family, your friends, the MFRC.” The MFRC offers many resources from deployment checklists to childcare support, to counseling services-If you need help, the MFRC, and the community will be there.

Keep an eye out for the next Military Lifestyle 101 workshop this spring for your first step into an exciting lifestyle full of opportunities.

Even families who are already familiar to the lifestyle can learn something and make new connections.

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Fitness NADEN ATHLETIC CENTRE FITNESS SCHEDULE (N88) TIME

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

0700-0745

FORCE PT

FORCE PT

FORCE PT

FORCE PT

Practice FORCE Familiarization

0730-0830

Formation Unit PT

0800-0930

FORCE Evaluation

FORCE Evaluation

FORCE Evaluation

SFIT INTRO 0930-1100

SFIT Review 0930-1100

UQFIT Review 0930-1030

LQFIT INTRO 1100-1200

Fleet School Fitness Class 1030-1130

LQFUT Review 1030-1200

Formation Unit PT FORCE Evaluation

0930 -1130

FORCE Evaluation

NOTC PT 1045-1145 1205-1250

1300-1600

Quick and Dirty!

(1205-1235)

Spin

Bootcamp

Spin

Sore and Restore

AQUAFIT

Sore and Restore

AQUAFIT

Fleet School Fitness Classes

UQFIT Intro 1300-1430

Fleet School Fitness Classes

Fleet School Fitness Classes 1300-1345

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FITNESS Quick and Dirty! NADEN, lets get QUICK & DIRTY! The Quick & Dirty is perfect if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a person on the go! Join the PSP staff for a Quick and Dirty 30 minutes at the NAC every WEDNESDAY from 12:05-12:35. This HIGH INTENSITY style work out will focus on interval training hitting MAJOR MUSCLE groups and QUICK bouts of cardio. Are YOU ready for the QUICK & DIRTY?

Formation Unit PT: This class is designed as a drop in class for all interested members and units in the Formation. Check out the current schedule posted under Unit PT on the PSP website.

Sore and Restore:

Official Force Evaluation:

Come and explore varied stretching techniques, focusing on increasing full body strength and flexibility. A 45 minute class focusing on restoring those sore muscles back to their happy healthy selves.

Registration Required. Book through your CAF Unit FORCE Coordinator.

Bootcamp: A combination of cardiovascular, muscular strength and core work mixed for a high intensity class. The classes change every day of the week with emphasis on different components of fitness. All levels welcome. Come prepared to work indoors or outdoors.

Practice FORCE Familiarization: This drop-in test will run you through an unofficial FORCE test where you are able to track your progress by having each test component evaluated by a PSP Fitness Staff. All participants welcome.

Spin: Cycle your way to better health with motivating instruction and music. You control the intensity of the class through tension adjustments. Please bring a small towel and a water bottle.

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FITNESS FLEET FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTRE FITNESS SCHEDULE DOCKYARD GYM (D22) TIME

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

0700-0745

FORCE PT

FORCE PT

FORCE PT

FORCE PT

FORCE PT

0800-0900

Fleet Fitness Hour

0900-1100

Fleet Fitness Hour

1100-1145

Battlefit

1205-1250 1300-1500

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Fleet Fitness Class

Flexibility Fusion

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Are you looking to increasee you your fitness ss levels or prepare for an upcoming FORCE test?

FORCE PT will prepare you through a variety of training techniques focusing on cardiovascular, core and muscular strength/endurance.

Emphasis will be place on functional movements. ALL FITNESS LEVELS are welcome.

Bootcamp: A combination of cardiovascular, muscular strength and core work mixed for a high intensity class. The classes change every day of the week with emphasis on different components of fitness. All levels welcome. Come prepared to work indoors or outdoors.

Fleet Fitness: Does your Unit want the chance to get fit and have fun while building morale? Please call to book your spot with the Fitness Coordinator today at 250-363-4495. Two units are welcome to come together, but there is a maximum of 25 members per class.

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Spin: Cycle your way to better health with motivating instruction and music. You control the intensity of the class through tension adjustments. Please bring a small towel, a water bottle and a ready-to-go attitude.

Come and explore varied stretching techniques, focusing on increasing full body strength and flexibility. A great complement to any fitness training routine. This class is taught by experienced PSP staff members.

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Ask the Expert - I need to drop a few pounds!

Q: I was recently told by my medical officer that if I gain another 2.3 kilograms [five pounds] I’ll be considered obese. I have always been husky and was never bothered by my ‘Molson Muscle’ but an injury last year caused me to be less active and I really packed on the pounds. Now, my health is starting to suffer and my cholesterol and blood pressure are both creeping up. Other than busting my butt in the gym, does the CAF have any programs to help me lose some weight?

– Nick A: Dear Nick: The simple answer is yes. Obesity is a complex issue and it increases your risk of developing health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, cancer, elevated cholesterol, and heart disease. The good news is that research shows making healthy lifestyle choices through diet and exercise, getting adequate sleep, and good stress management can help you manage your weight.

Strengthening the Forces (STF) is the CAF’s Health Promotion program and it is geared towards people looking to make healthy lifestyle changes. STF offers quality programs with evidencebased research and skill building that you would likely find very helpful.

Here are some programs I would recommend for you: 1. Weight Wellness Lifestyle Program— focuses on setting realistic goals for losing weight and keeping it off. You will learn how to: • Develop a healthy eating plan and adjust portion sizes for healthy weight loss; • Understand and interpret nutrition labels and restaurant menus; • Meal plan and choose healthier snacks; • Manage hunger and food cravings; • See the effect alcohol and other beverages have on weight gain; • Tackle common weight loss myths and fallacies; and

r it Watch fionter! this w PHYSICAL LITERACY programs will build your movement vocabulary.

The greater your movement vocabulary is, the greater potential you have to participate in recreational endeavours.

NUTRITIONAL programs will educate and engage members in practical solutions to healthy eating.

The bottom line is that STF is an excellent program that has a lot to offer you in terms of your weight loss goals.

Contact your local health promotion office www.cfcommunitygateway.com/ en/index.asp and take advantage of what they have to offer.

Nicole Houghtaling, RD, Nicole.Houghtaling@forces.gc.ca

PSP RECREATION IS INTRODUCING:

Strategic programs for a balanced, healthy lifestyle Our programs are based around Nutrition, Physical Literacy, Strength/Mobility and Longevity all while looking to engage the community and encourage one another.

PHYSICAL LITERACY

NUTRITION

STRENGTH/MOBILITY programs will build capable, robust and confident individuals.

LONGEVITY programs will offer opportunities to find your movement passion so you can stay active for life.

• Monitor your progress to help you stay on track with changes.

2. Injury Reduction Strategies for Sports and Physical Activity - provides the latest scientific evidence on injury prevention in the CAF culture and may help you avoid future injuries.

3. Stress: Take Charge! - offers an effective approach to managing stress.

Through self-awareness, behaviour change, and skill building, you will learn about the stress response and how it can affect your health. This is an interactive program where various relaxation and stress management tools are explored and practiced.

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Clubs PSP Club Contact List Aquarius Dive Club

Dustin Renz

705-716-6684

Auto Hobby Club

Club Office

250-480-0191

Golf Association

Mohamad Gudal

250-363-5417

Karate Club

Mike Maxwell

250-363-4700

Kayak Club

Derek Fedoryshyn

250-363-7472

Model Railroad Club

Harry Stinson

250-665-7113

CFSA Sailing

Club House

250-385-2646

Naden Hockey Club

Curtis Gillies

250-363-1513

Triathlon Club

Stephon Mullet

stephon.mullet@forces.gc.ca

CFB Esquimalt Power Boat Club

Club House

250-360-0905

Work-Point Garden Club

Sadie Quintal

workpointgardenclub@gmail.com

CFMETR Boat Club

Morgan Francis

250-468-5007

MARPAC Riders Motorcycle Club

Dave Wong

250-363-6041

Please contact the club you are interested in for rates.

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CLUBS Aquarius Dive Club No pagers, no phones, no boss! At 90 feet it’s a different kind of pressure.

After 25 years, Aquarius has grown to become the largest active dive club in the Canadian Forces. With the Aquarius Dive Club divers can take advantage of all the premiere dive sites Vancouver Island has to offer.

We offer Entry level «Basic Open Water” courses as well as “Advanced Open Water” specialties including: Dry Suit, Deep, Night, Wreck, Enriched Air / Nitrox, Photography, Rescue and Dive Master. All courses are affordably priced and include classroom time, equipment, pool dives, ocean dives and boat dives as required.

Unrestricted by geography, you can regularly find Aquarius Dive Club on the Boeing 737 sunk in Chemainus, HMCS Cape Breton and HMCS Saskatchewan in Nanaimo, HMCS Columbia in Campbell River. You will find us on our annual trek up to Telegraph Cove for a fantastic weekend of diving and good times.

You can join us for our overnight camping & dive trips to China Creek, diving the waterfilled missile silo in Washington and diving in other waters further afield. You can also simply enjoy one of our many wonderful local dive sites in the pristine BC waters.

As a club, we’re able to take advantage of special pricing on dive charters gear and dive travel adventure. In the Aquarius Dive Club, you may find yourself travelling with members to the tropics on such trips as the beautiful warm waters of Cozumel, Mexico in January 2017.

We have valuable assets such as a portable compressor and trailer as well as a great group of divers always on the lookout of the next adventure; we make diving affordable and fun no matter what your skill levels are.

Find out more: www.aquariusdiveclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/aquariusdiveclub info@aquariusdiveclub.com

Auto Hobby Club ARE YOU AN AUTO ENTHUSIAST? Want to maintain that 1967 Mustang convertible?

Whether you are an enthusiast or need to repair the family car, the Auto Hobby Club can provide you with:

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• Tools and equipment for changing oil to rebuilding engines • Two floor hoists, tire changer, wheel balancing equipment, brake lathe and welding equipment, diagnostic machine • On duty custodian • Conveniently located at WP1117 • Hours of operation Mon, Thu and Fri 1800– 2200, Sat/Sun 0900-1700 • Nearly 16 years of Club operational experience Consider joining the club or take a facility tour by contacting President, Sean Barrett at 250-363-2837 or by email at harddriver@ icloud.com. For questions associated with the Auto Hobby Club facility please contact the Club Phone at 250-480-0191.

Golf Association Looking to play a game in which you yell “fore,” shoot six, and write down five? Then the CFB Esquimalt Golf Association is the club for you! This club boasts one of CFB Esquimalt’s largest memberships with over 500 people! This club purchases corporate memberships at local golf courses and provides reduced green fees to its members. In addition, thanks to other local golf courses, CFBEGA member enjoy reduced green fee rates. Such benefits of this club include: • Members and temporary personnel receive the benefits of club membership at a variety of courses, while the participating golf clubs receive our patronage and spin off business year round.

• Participation in club tournaments and events.

• Golf Canada membership and the ability to enter and track handicap online.

• Completely member funded and nonprofit.

• For the 2016/2017 year, we hold up to 16

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memberships at Olympic View, 10 at Arbutus Ridge and 4 at Glen Meadows. We also have special CFBEGA rates at the following golf course: Bear Mountain, Cedar Hill, Cowichan, Metchosin, and March Meadows.

This club provides the opportunity for members of the defence community to play golf at a number of local courses at reduced rates.

Check out our web site at www.cfbega.ca for all the details or contact the Club President, Mohamed Ali Gudal, at 250-363-5417 or via email at Mohamed.Gudal@forces.gc.ca.

Shotokan Karate Club Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. The aim of the Karate Club is to teach traditional Shotokan Karate, and to foster the development of karate through seminars, tournaments, and exposure to world-class karate and other martial arts instructors. Such benefits of this karate club include: • Many different training times and two different locations; • Affordable way to learn or practice your karate skills; • A fun way to work on your cardio, flexibility, coordination, stress relief, and quicken your reflexes while training in a safe and supervised environment.

Training is conducted at the Naden Athletic Centre, with children’s classes on Mon/Wed 1830-2000 hrs, and adult classes Fri 19002030. Beginners are accepted throughout the year. Training is also conducted at the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre on Tue/Thu, with children and adults training together at 1830-2000.

For further information, contact our Club Coordinator, Stephanie Needham (250) 7273042 or (250) 391-9521 or by email at cfb. karate@shaw.ca.

CLUBS Kayak Club Do you like hanging out with seals and whales? Enjoy the benefit of living on the west coast with the CFB Esquimalt’s Pacific Fleet Kayak Club!

Some of the benefits include: • Instruction in Ocean kayaking with an emphasis on safety and rescue techniques.

• New members are given the club’s basic kayaking course, which is included as part of the first year membership fee.

This course is conducted in two parts: the basics and rescues in the Naden Pool followed by an ocean phase in Esquimalt Harbour.

• Signing out a kayak from our fleet of 20+ at any time.

• The use of the scheduled NAC pool times to practice and work on their skills.

Please visit our website www.pfkc.ca or contact us at infopfkc@gmail.com.

CFMETR BOAT CLUB at Ranch Point Power & Sail The CFMETR Boat Club is set in quiet Nanoose Bay, home to the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges.

The Club is open to Canadian Forces members, DND or DOD civilians associated with CFMETR. Club members enjoy: • Safe and enjoyable boating; • Beautiful scenery; and • Affordable (limited) moorage All dock space is currently spoken for. Members wishing to moor a vessel are now being placed on a waiting list. For further information contact President Morgan Francis at 250-468-5007, or by email at Morgan.Francis@forces.gc.ca.

Canadian Forces Sailing Association Ready About!!!! Want to enjoy the water on something other than a warship? Join CFSA. We offer: • Adult and junior CYA approved sailing programs • Moorages for Regular Force members • Full service and licensed Club House • Club reciprocals with other yacht clubs around the world.

• A full calendar of social activities • Club and inter-club racing • Maintenance yard with bi-weekly haul outs

Victoria Flying Club

The Canadian Forces sailing Association has been established in Esquimalt for over 60 years. We are located at Monroe Head on the north side of Esquimalt Harbour. Our memberships are very reasonable and CFSA is a great place to get involved with sailing, a sport that will last a lifetime. Please visit the CFSA website for a complete list of Sailing Courses being offered. If you would like a tour or more information contact the Club Commodore, Derek Hatcher at commodore@ cfsaesq.ca. With membership requests contact Fern Beattie at membership@cfsaesq.ca or visit our website at http://cfsa.wordpress. com/

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CLUBS Work Point Garden Club

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HAVE YOU A GREEN THUMB? Want to grow your own organic food year round? Whether you are an enthusiast or wish to learn the basics, the Garden Club can provide you with: 1. Your own plot to work 2. Tools and equipment for working your plot 3. Fenced against deer and pets 4. On-site water 5. Available at any time of the day that suits you best Considering joining the club but want more information? Contact Sadie Quintal at workpointgardenclub@gmail.com

Are you up for a challenge? Do you want to get fit and have fun? If you like setting goals and seeing them through, then triathlon may be the sport for you. The club offers: • Swim practices M/W/F 0600-0730 • Group Bike rides Tu/Th 0600-0745 • Access to bike travel boxes, trainers, and race wheels.

It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete; the club welcomes all ages and abilities. Consider coming out to a practice to see if the lifestyle of a triathlete suits you. Contact Stephon Mullet by email at stephon.mullet@forces.gc.ca for more information.

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CFB Esquimalt Power Boat Club Are you interested in power boats, fishing or just something social to be involved with family and friends? If so consider the CFB Power Boat Club. Sign up to experience the thrill of catching some delicious Salmon or try something a bit larger with Pacific Halibut. If cruising is more your style, no problem, the Gulf and San Juan Islands, scenery is second to none, which people pay thousands of dollars to visit. All just minutes from our first rate 100 berth facilities located at Work Point. If you are new to boating, no problem, we have centuries of experience within our club members. The benefits of being a member include: • The use of the club house; • Mooring slips; • Docking ramp; • Storage compound; and

• Fully equipped service bays with engine hoist, power tools and a paint booth.

The Club sponsors five family-oriented fishing derbies and BBQs per year, with cash prizes and other awards. There is no entry fee for the derbies and no charge for the BBQs. Serving CF members have priority for berthing and other members are placed by seniority in the club. For further information, visit our website at www.boatclub.ca, call the clubhouse at 250-360-0905 (Thursday forenoons are the best time to call) or the club president, Ian Kirby at 250 363-4120 “Tight Lines and Happy Cruising to All”

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The model Railway Club started as an N Scale (1/160) NTRAK modular layout in December 1997. Currently the NTRAK layout is 30 plus feet by 40 plus feet. These modules are continuously updated as new techniques and experiences are gained including Digital Command Control (DCC) systems. The N Scale layout is currently completing conversion to DCC but this does not preclude DC locomotives from being run on the layout.

The HO Scale (1/87) modular layout is also 30 plus by 40 plus feet and has completed conversion to DCC. Again this does not preclude DC locomotives from enjoying the wonders of the layout. Some of these modules depict logging operations, mining operations and a locomotive servicing facility.

Both of these layouts have been on public display and have won multiple awards as “Best Operating Layout”, “Favourite Operating Layout”; and “Best Module” at train shows in Victoria and Nanaimo. Our layout at “Christmas in the Village” is the perennial fa-

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The Club actively participates each year in the Victoria Train Show, Westshore Town Centre Hobby Show, Nanaimo Regional Train Show, Esquimalt Buccaneer Days, MARPAC Expo and the West Coast Welcome.

All Active or retired military members, DND and other Government employees are welcome and invited to join the CFB Esquimalt Model Railway Club. We also are allowed limited numbers of others who do not meet the previously noted requirements as well as junior members providing the parent is an active member. The Club currently meets every Wednesday from 1300-2130 hours and Saturday mornings from 0830-1200 hours in the basement of Building 1031 Work Point Barracks.

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com?EsquimaltMRRC. For further information please contact Stu Irvine at (250) 413-8948 or Harry Stinson at (250) 665-7113, cell (250) 213-1373

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THEN COME JOIN OUR TEAM! We are always looking to build our Casual PSP Fitness and Sports Instructor applicant pool.

For a full job description, please call the PSP Fitness Coordinator at 250-363-4495 for more information.

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CLUBS MARPAC RIDERS / CFB Esquimalt Motorcycle Club The focus of the Club is three-fold: 1. To promote the social aspect of group riding we provide avenues for socializing and participating in group-ride activities, including charity ride events; 2. To assist in you “self-help” repairs we provide limited repair shop facilities and equipment(bike hoist, and fully kitted tool kit), including instructional classes; and, 3. To develop rider skills we provide rider Mentorship training “ridealongs” with experienced riders that: help members develop group riding skills; help members hone their riding skills in preparation for their motorcycle skills or Class 6 road tests; or, simply enhance their everyday riding skills.

And for those wanting to learn to ride from scratch: We are now affiliated with “Learn to Ride” (a motorcycle training company that teaches new riders), who provide Club members with a discount on training courses. They provide the bikes; you simply provide the enthusiasm to learn.

Club members are proud of the CAF, enthusiastic members of the community, and staunchly promote SAFE driving habits. We are motorcycle enthusiasts with a zest for group riding!

CAF, DND, Spouse, or Dependant: Regardless of bike type - try us out!

To find out more, contact Club President David Wong at wongdh@ shaw.ca

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