Message from the Executive Director – May 2018
Mental 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…
DetailsMarch and April Recap
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 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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Red Deer Summer Camps
Join us for Museum Mayhem Day Camp! We are excited to work with the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery to offer your child a chance to spend the week learning new skills and using your imagination at the museum this summer. August 7 – 10 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Activities include: Theme based museum activities for each…
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Save the date: Youth Pizza and Bowling
Save the date! We are planning a fun night out and would love to see you there! For: Military youth (ages 13-17) Come meet Kristin, our new Child & Youth Program Coordinator, and have a great time while we enjoy a pizza dinner at Boston Pizza followed by neon bowling at the Chinook Bowladrome You’ll…
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New Heart Math Workshops
First introduced at our Wellness Retreat in Kananaskis, Heart Math is a powerful tool to release stress and practice mindfulness through controlled breathing. Please join us at the Military Museums Education Centre as a facilitator from Alberta Health Services guides you through the process using app technology and pulse/breathing monitors. This event is open to…
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Supporting Military Families Through Transitions
Life in a military family is all about transitions. Some of them are directly linked to military life, such as postings, deployments, releasing and retirement. Others are challenges faced by all families – think marriage, new babies, new schools, and caring for aging parents – though these challenges take on their own unique character in…
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Virtual Emotional Support Now Available
The Family Information Line (FIL) offers emotional support that is tailored to your needs. Some families call our team when they feel stuck in a particular challenge, are searching for ways to address a particular situation or are experiencing difficulties in coping and adapting to a new experience. FIL’s goal is to support you as…
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