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MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

APRIL 2021
VIRTUAL PROGRAM FLYER
  GOOD NEWS
  April is a busy month, full of great opportunities to recognize, celebrate, and highlight
  causes that are near and dear to our hearts. Help us recognize these important dates
  by engaging with us on social media:

  Month of the military child

  Autism Acceptance Month (World Autism Awareness Day is Friday, April 2, 2021)

  National Volunteer (April 18 - 24, 2021)

  APRIL 2021 PROGRAMS
  We are back to running a few in-person programs, including New Baby, Play & Learn,
  and a number of programs at the Youth Centre, including Drop-Ins.

  As we remain committeed to adhering to COVID protocols as determined by public
  health, we ask that you continue to follow them, too, when at our sites. Please know
  that under our masks we are smiling!

                                      CONNECT WITH US!

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                                                           CONNECT WITH OUR COMMUNITY: A
                                                           GLIMPSE INTO CANADA’S CONTRIBUTIONS AT
                                                           VIMY RIDGE (VIRTUAL)

PROGRAMS                                                   What is the personal responsibility of each
                                                           Canadian, for the universal desire for a peace-
                                                           filled community, province, nation, world?
                                                           Our two presenters will endeavour to stimulate
                                                           many questions on a personal level for our
                                                           audience, and they will track some of Vimy’s
YOUTH COMMITTEE (YOUTH CENTRE)
                                                           history to our home province of Nova Scotia!
Youth Committee is FINALLY back! The YC is
looking for volunteers, ages 12-17 years old,              Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021
that would like to share program ideas, help               Time: 7:30 – 9pm
out at events and mentor younger youth.
                                                           Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 6, 2021
This is a great opportunity to strengthen your
leadership skills and sharpen your talents                 Register: Click here
working with a team. Bonus: you’ll be involved
in your community and build your resume!
                                                                  The Military Child (unknown author)
Date: Thursday, April 1, 2021
Time: 6 – 8pm
                                                             The official flower of the military child is the
Register: Click here                                         dandelion. Why? The plant puts down roots
Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 31,                                      almost
2021                                                          anywhere, and it’s almost impossible to
                                                            destroy. It’s an unpretentious plant, yet good
TRIVIA NIGHT FOR YOUTH (YOUTH CENTRE)                                           looking.

Who created Fortnite? What is Superman’s                     It’s a survivor in a broad range of climates.
weakness? Consider yourself a knowledgeable                 Military children bloom everywhere the winds
youth? Then come join us at the YC for Trivia                                      carry
Night; testing your general knowledge of                    them. They are hardy and upright. Their roots
popular youth topics and win some prizes – fun              are strong, cultivated deeply in the culture of
guaranteed! Register online today!                                                the

Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021                                 military, planted swiftly and surely. They’re
                                                             ready to fly in the breezes that take them to
Time: 6 – 8pm                                                                      new
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 7, 2021                adventures, new lands, and new friends.
Register: Click here

    Sign up for our electronic newsletter (eNews) and stay connected with us and learn what’s
          new with the H&R MFRC! Email us: communications@halifaxmfrc.ca to sign up.

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OPEN DROP-INS AT THE YC (YOUTH CENTRE)                   CREATIVE STORY WRITING CIRCLE (VIRTUAL)
Looking to kick back and relax? What better              Are you creative? Do you love to write? If so, join
way than to come out to the YC for Open                  us at the YC for our Creative Writing Circle – join
Drop-ins! This is a safe space for youth to hang         friends in creating a story, based off yours and
out with friends to play games, explore your             other ideas. Learn different writing techniques
creatvitiy, and so much more!                            and build on your own skills. Register online
                                                         today!
Dates: Fridays (3 – 5pm) and
                                                         Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021
       Sundays 2021 (1 – 5pm)
                                                         Time: 1 – 5pm
Registration deadline: Day prior
                                                         Registration deadline: Friday, April 16, 2021
Register: Click here
                                                         Register: Click here

MINECRAFT (VIRTUAL)
Did you know the YC has its own Minecraft
realm? Join us virtually and interact while we
build and explore all the different adventures
that Minecraft Bedrock has to offer. For
information on joining our realm, contact
Hannah: hannah.purcell@hrmfrc.onmicrosoft.
com

Date: Saturday, April 10, 2021
Time: 1 – 5pm
Register: Click here
Registration deadline: Friday, April 9, 2021

AMONG US (VIRTUAL)
Who can you trust when everyone is against
one another? Join us online for a night of tasks,        ADULT TRIVIA (VIRTUAL)
betrayal and fun as we play Among Us!
                                                         What is the first name of Kramer from Seinfeld?
Date: Thursday, April 15, 2021                           What make of car did Ferris Bueller steal? When
                                                         was the last time the Leafs won the Stanley
Time: 6 – 8pm                                            Cup? If you’re over 18 and know the answers
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 14,              then we want you!
2021
                                                         Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Register: Click here
                                                         Time: 8 – 9pm
                                                         Registration deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021
                                                         Register: Click here

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                                                           DAY AT THE MUSEUM FOR YOUTH (HALIFAX)

                                                           Join the YC on a trip to the Museum of Natural

PROGRAMS
                                                           History. Take the opportunity to learn more
                                                           about Nova Scotia and other fascinating
                                                           exhibits displayed at the museum. For more
                                                           information, please contact Hannah: hannah.
                                                           purcell@hrmfrc.onmicrosoft.com.

                                                           Date: Saturday, April 24, 2021
LASER TAG (SHEARWATER SITE, GYM)
                                                           Time: 12 – 4pm
ZIP! ZAP! ZOP! Get ready to conquer your way
                                                           Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
through floor mazes and dodging others while
you play capture the flag, Laser Tag style!                Register: Click here
Register online today to secure your spot and
get ready to zap your way to the top!                      MOVIE NIGHT AT THE YC (YOUTH CENTRE)

Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021                             Join your friends at the YC for this month’s movie
                                                           night. We will be watching Sonic on the YC’s
Time: 6 – 8pm                                              own big screen.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
                                                           Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021
Register: Click here                                       Time: 6 – 8pm
                                                           Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 28, 2021
                                                           Register: Click here

    This digital solution uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression and
    anxiety. This is a no-cost service for military family members aged 16 and older.
                  For more information on how to access this service for free,
              please contact our Intake & Caseload Coordinator: 902-427-7788.

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FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT (VIRTUAL)                          CAFÉ FRANÇAIS (VIRTUEL)
What block stacking game is named after the            Il est possible d’être ensemble, même à
Swahili word meaning “to build”? What is the           distance! Le Café Français virtuel vous donne
name of Wendy’s dog in Disney’s ‘Peter Pan’?           l’occasion de jaser entre adultes âgés de 18 ans
What is the largest planet in our solar system?        et plus et de faire de nouvelles connaissances.
Use your knowledge and have fun during our
trivia night!                                          Date : Les jeudis
                                                       Heure : 9 h 30 à 11 h
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021                           S’enscrire : Cliquez ici
Time: 7:45 – 8:45pm
Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 27, 2021         COFFEE CONNECTIONS (VIRTUAL)
Register: Click here                                   Coffee Connections is a community-based
                                                       program for military families. Adults 18+ are
                                                       welcome and have the opportunity to get
                                                       together and share some common experience
    FAMILY FAVOURITES                                  while socializing with others.

                                                       Date: Fridays
NEW BABY (SHEARWATER SITE)                             Time: 9:30 – 10:30am

Becoming a new parent is filled with joys and          Register: Click here
challenges and what better way to embrace
this exciting time than by sharing information
and offering support to each other. For
expecting moms and parents with babies up to
12 months old.
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 10 – 11:30am
Register: Click here

PLAY & LEARN (SHEARWATER SITE)
Families with children 5 years and under are
invited to join us to play, learn and connect in a
safe outdoor environment. This family playgroup
provides caregivers an opportunity to interact
and build skills with their children through play,
and also for families to connect.
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10 – 11:30am
Register: Click here

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PREPARING FOR DEPLOYMENT (VIRTUAL)
                                                         Are you preparing for an upcoming
           DEPLOYMENT                                    deployment or has your loved one recently
                                                         deployed? Many military families would agree
                                                         that their loved one’s departure and the first
                                                         few weeks away can be the most challenging
                                                         parts of the deployment. This virtual workshop
DEPLOYMENT LIVE CHAT (VIRTUAL)                           presents strategies, and resources to assist you
Brew up a cup of coffee and get together                 in managing the challenges.
with the deployment team and other family
                                                         Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2021
members whose loved ones are on deployment.
It’s free to join and all are welcome. Socials are       Time: 8 – 9pm
every other Wednesday with a new topic every             Register: Click here
time!
Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 & April 21, 2021          LUNCH & CHAT: CAREGIVERS SUPPORTING
                                                         THROUGH DEPLOYMENT (VIRTUAL)
Time: 8 – 9pm
                                                         Join us for an informal lunch hour discussion
Register: April 7: Click here
                                                         on tips and tricks on how to support your child
         April 21: Click here                            through a deployment. Jennifer, Tracey, and
                                                         Hannah will be present to answer your questions
HMCS HALIFAX HALFWAY PARTY IN A BAG!                     and provide you with resources for ages 0-18.
(PICKUP)                                                 If you already know the topic that you would
Congratulations!       you are at the halfway            like to discuss, please send an email to
point of the deployment and now It’s time to             deployment@halifaxmfrc.ca.
party!! The H&R MFRC will be celebrating a little
                                                         Date: April 21, 2021
differently this year by presenting families with a
party “in a bag”                                         Time: 12:30 – 1:30pm
These bags will replicate out traditional party          Deadline to register: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
and include treats, crafts, and something fun.           Register: Click here
* When Registering please only register one
person and indicate the number of members
in your family in the notes sections along with
the H&R MFRC site (Halifax or Shearwater) you              National Volunteer Week
would like to pick up your bag.                              is April 18 - 24, 2021.
We have a limited number of bags so be sure               We’d like to recognize our
to register today!                                         dedicated volunteers.

Date: Monday, April 12, 2021                                Thank you for all you do
                                                              for military families!
Time: 8 – 9pm
Deadline to register: Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Register: Click here

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