The Calgary MFRC recognizes that the military lifestyle has unique stressors. Relocation, separation, and risk are characteristics of the CAF life that impact many military families. For some, this creates challenges in maintaining physical and mental health for both the member as well as their support system – the family. The Calgary MFRC understands this…
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Get ready for the 2018 Calgary MFRC Summer Camps We are excited to announce that we have opened registration for our Calgary Summer Day Camps! You can register for our daily activities now at the links below: Week 1: July 3-6 | Week 2: July 16-20 | Week 3: August 13-17 Here’s the important information…
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Please save these dates and plan to join our great lineup of speakers for more in-depth and hands-on follow-up workshops. All workshops are free of charge for participants. Communication Workshop The Military Museums Theatre Tuesday, May 15, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Registration now open! Effective communication is key to maintaining healthy relationships. Join us…
DetailsIn April, the National Defence and Canadian Forces Ombudsman announced that the Military Benefits Browser is now available on their website, and ready to use. The Military Benefits Browser provides easily accessible information related to benefits and services for military members who are ill, injured, or transitioning out of the Canadian Armed Forces, their families,…
DetailsWhen children face challenges and life changes, the whole family is affected. Strongest Families has programs customized to address the frequent transitions associated with military life. They also are flexible so that you can receive the help when and where you need it. If you have a child in your family who is struggling with…
DetailsGet To Know Our Newest Team Member! We are happy to introduce all of you to our newest Calgary MFRC team member, Mel Christensen. Position: Administrative Assistant and Welcome Services Mel comes to us from the Kingston MFRC. Having lived the military life as a spouse, she has a comprehensive understanding of what our families…
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Each month we have so many people to thank at the Calgary MFRC. The groups and individuals who support us are truly great partners to all of our military community. We would like to take a moment to thank all of the donors, sponsors, and partners who work with us to make sure that we…
DetailsMental health affects us all. Sometimes our mental health is challenged by difficult situations that can be eased with time and informal support. Other times the challenges are significant enough that we require specialized assistance. That’s when knowing the resources available to you can be invaluable. The Calgary MFRC offers access to a wide variety…
DetailsIn just the last few months we have had so many opportunities to meet, visit, and go on adventures with so many of the military families in our community. In March, our Lethbridge military community went off on a ski trip to Castle Mountain. A group of families and youth left Calgary on a Friday…
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Many people go to the gym or fitness classes to build muscle and to strengthen their heart and lungs with a focus on preventive health for their whole body. But, many people don’t recognize the incredible impact exercise has on our mental health as well! Exercise is well known to have great mental health benefits,…
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