Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter. This month we are focusing on the importance of people developing individual and family support systems. It is so important that we never feel totally alone and unsupported, as life can often be difficult. Sometimes we just don’t know who we can turn to. We all know…
DetailsEach 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…
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An MFRC recap We have had such a great beginning to 2018! In 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 January, we took a group of military youths on an overnight adventure in…
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A social support system is a network of people you trust and look to for guidance. This support system may be a family member, a spouse, friends or a more formal support group or resource centre, such as the Calgary MFRC. Research shows that having a support system has many positive benefits. People with strong…
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The Calgary MFRC is pleased to announce the dates for this year’s Moving Forward Health and Wellness Retreat. We invite members and their spouses/partners to set aside April 27-29, 2018 and plan to join us for a weekend devoted to health and well-being in beautiful Kananaskis. Topics related to emotional and physical well-being will be…
DetailsShouldering Our Share This new group is reaching out to Canadian veterans who are suffering from the trauma of war. They believe that PTSD is not only a Stress Disorder but also a Social and Soul Disorder and that listening to each other is the way to start healing. As part of this initiative, they…
DetailsGet To Know Our Newest Team Member! We are happy to introduce all of you to our newest Calgary MFRC team member, Shelagh Cox. Position: Veterans Family Progam Coordinator Shelagh has a strong background in program development, facilitation and community outreach. Her recent non-profit experience working with veterans transitioning to civilian life makes her ideally…
DetailsStarting in April 2018, the Calgary MFRC is pleased to announce the launch of a new “Veteran Family Program” (VFP). Funded by Veteran’s Affairs Canada, this program is designed to support medically released and releasing veterans and their families in helping them effectively prepare for a successful transition into civilian life. To achieve this, the…
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