1. Coming Soon!
2. Deployment Activities
3. MFRC Programs
4. Personnel Support Programs
5. Registration Information or to Unsubscribe

Over 60% already sold! Get one before they are gone.
The H&R MFRC’s Annual Vacation Lottery Extravaganza tickets are on sale now and only until March 2! You could win a dream vacation, cash and bonus prizes! Only 1400 tickets available for $120 each – don’t miss out on your chance to win! Visit www.halifaxmfrc.ca for a full list of prizes and ticket sales locations or call 427-7208 for more information.

H&RMFRC Vacation Lottery Extravaganza 2011 / 2012
Congratulations to the following winners for the Vacation Lottery Extravaganza January draw!
Grand Prize: US Coast to Coast – NY + LA: MCpl Craig Gilday (MARLANT) ticket # 0785
Second Prize $1000 Cash Winner: Michael Bercier (423 Squad) ticket # 0163
Third Prize $500 Cash Winner: Brian Bailey (CFAD) ticket #0122
$150 Package Gift Card Winner: Leanna Scherr (Ottawa ) ticket 0379
$150 Package Gift Card Winner: Steve Stuart (JTFA) ticket #0567
Next Draw: March 12, London England plus Grand Finale $3,000

Movie in the Gym!
March 15, 7 PM
Military families! You’re invited to join us for a SMURFING good time! March 15 in the Shearwater Gym watchThe SMURF’s family movie presented by The Personal Insurance , CANEX H&R MFRC and PSP .
Doors will open at 6:30 movie at 7 PM, you must have a ticket to attend.
Stay tuned for more details on when and where tickets will be available!

Coming Soon!

Special Brunch Bunch  -  The VINES Restaurant – 4 Panavista Drive, Dartmouth
Adult Program
Join us for at the VINES Restaurant for a Sunday Brunch Buffet where you will enjoy all of your favourites! There will be breakfast items, soups, pastas, desserts, fresh breads, eggs benny and so much more! Coffee and tea included!
Sunday, February 26, 11am-1pm.
Cost: Participants are responsible for their own meal. $16.95+tax
Casual Care: $6/child or $9/family.
Deadline to Register: Wednesday, February 22. Call 720-1885 for more information and to register.

March Break 2012
Halifax Youth Centre, Windsor Park Building 38 MacDougall Street
Ages: 5-12 years
Youth will enjoy a variety of fun, age-appropriate, interactive activities including games, crafts and a field trip! Children must be enrolled in the 2011-2012 school year to attend.
Monday, March 12 – Friday, March 16, 7am-5pm
Cost: $120/person/week (military); $140/person/week (civilian)
Deadline to Register: Monday, March 5, 4:00pm. Call 427-7788 for more information and to register.

“Lets go pee!”- Toilet Learning Workshop for Parents
Halifax Site
No matter how ready parents and caregivers are, potty training will not happen until the child is ready both physically and mentally. Learn readiness signs for toilet training and what you can do to help prepare children for this important step.
Monday, March 5, 9:30am – 11:30am
Cost: $5.00/Military family; $10/Non-military family
Child care is available for military families at an additional cost
Deadline to Register: Wednesday, February 29. Call 427-7788 for more information and to register.

Deployment Activities

DEPLOYMENT is defined as: ANY WORK RELATED SEPARATION (i.e. away on courses, training, IR, short and long deployments) This eNews contains highlights of upcoming deployment activities. Please see our calendar for a listing of all activities & events the Centre offers. For a complete listing of all activities and events specifically for deployed families please visit the Deployment Activities page.

Child care is provided at no cost to you for all Deployment-related Workshops.

Deployment Café
Halifax Site
Are you experiencing a work related separation due to IR, courses, exercises or short-term deployment? If so, come join us for dinner, connect with other military families and discuss the joys and challenges of your loved ones deployment. Casual care is available for children 5 and under. There will be other fun activities for children 6 and up. Don’t worry we’ll feed the children too.
Thursday, March 1, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Sunday, March 18, 4:30 – 6:30pm
No cost to participants
Deadline to Register: Wednesday prior to event by 4:00pm. For more information, please call 427-7788

Cycle of Deployment Workshop
Halifax Site
If you are a military family member preparing for a deployment or currently experiencing deployment, you are invited to join the H&R MFRC for the Cycle of Deployment Workshop. This workshop covers the various challenges and opportunities faced before, during and after deployment, while emphasizing positive coping strategies and enhancing positive experiences.
Tuesday, February 21, 6:00-8:00pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 16, 4:00pm. Call 427-7788 for more information and to register.

HMCS Charlottetown Family Network Planning Session
Halifax Site
Join other families of HMCS Charlottetown and start planning events for March. Family networks are a wonderful and affordable means for military families with common concerns and interests to join in on a variety of fun social events every month for the duration of the deployment. Consisting of family members and friends of deployed CF members, networks are setup at the beginning of a deployment for families to share information, make new supportive friends and organize all kinds of special outings and events. Casual Care will be provided at no cost to participants.
Thursday, February 23, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 21, 8am for planning session and casual care. Call 427-7788 for more information and to register.

HMCS Charlottetown CO’s Monthly Family Briefing/VTCs/Pot Luck Supper Event
Halifax Site
Please join us for the 2nd CO’s Monthly Family Briefing. The CO will call at 3:00pm and provide us with a power point presentation of the ship’s happenings since they departed Halifax. Following the presentation, we will enjoy a potluck supper and some good conversation. Upon registration, please indicate what you will be bringing for the potluck supper.
Sunday, March 4, 2:00 – 7:00pm
Individual VTCs will be taking place from 1:00 – 2:45pm and 3:45 – 7:00pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 1, 8am. Call 427-7788 for more information and to register for the event and casual care.

MFRC Programs

Francophone Night Out
Friday, February 24, 6:30-9:30pm
Hamachi Grill & Sushi House, 644 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS
This program is conducted in french. Francophone family members are invited to join us for a monthly night out to different restaurants throughout Halifax & Dartmouth. Everyone is welcome but priority will be given to military spouses. Spaces are limited, so book early to guarantee your seat Friday! Fun and laughter guaranteed.
Participants are responsible for the cost of their meal.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 22, 4pm. Call 720-1885 for more information and to register.

Dad & Me: Pizza and Skate
PSP Arena – Shearwater
Calling dads and their children! Get your skates sharpened and join the H&R MFRC for a fun-filled afternoon of ice skating and pizza! Come out and meet other family members and enjoy some quality time together.
Sunday, February 26, 4:30-6:30pm
Cost: $5/person, children 4 and under are free
Deadline to Register: Tuesday, February 21. Call 427-7788 for more information and to register.

Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C”
Shearwater Site
This two day program trains students in Standard First Aid & CPR. This course provides students with specific knowledge and skills that enable them to recognize and respond to an emergency situation. Students receive certification after obtaining a minimum of 70% on written & practical exercises. Participants must bring their own lunch.
February 25 & 26, 2012, 8:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $10/military participants
Registration Deadline: February 22. Please register by calling 720-1885. Very limited spaces are available and only those who have made full payment are considered registered. Priority will be given to military family members.

Personnel Support Programs

HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES (PSP)
February / March 2012 PROGRAMS

Injury Reduction Strategies for Sports and Physical Activity
Feb 20 – Stadacona 0800-1200
Mar 12 – Shearwater 0800-1200

stress.calm
Mar 2 – 23 – Stadacona 0800-1200

Basic Relationship Training (weekend workshop for couples)
Shearwater
Mar 2 (1830-2030)
Mar 3 (0900-1500)
Mar 4 (0900-1200)

Mental Fitness & Suicide Awareness: General
Dockyard Mar 22 & 23 0800-1200

Butt Out Self-Help Program
Tuesdays 1045-1200 – Stadacona
Wednesdays 1100-1200 – Shearwater

For more information or to register for any of the Strengthening the Forces programs and workshops please contact: Health Promotion Services at 722-4956 or visit the Health Promotion webpage at www.psphalifax.ca.

Registration Information or to Unsubscribe

Unless otherwise listed, programs at the Halifax Site are located in the Piers Military Community Centre, Bldg 106 Windsor Park and programs at the Shearwater Site are located in the Hampton Gray Memorial Bldg. Please pre-register for MFRC programs, including childcare. Registration is not complete until participants have paid for the program/event. Credit and debit payment options are available for transactions over $5. To register for programs please call 427-7788 (Halifax Site) or 720-1885 (Shearwater Site).

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