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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! H&R MFRC: VIRTUAL PROGRAM GUIDE | APRIL 2021 1
APRIL 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. 2 HALIFAX & REGION MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE | WWW.HALIFAXMFRC.CA
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 H&R MFRC: VIRTUAL PROGRAM GUIDE | APRIL 2021 3
APRIL 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. 4 HALIFAX & REGION MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE | WWW.HALIFAXMFRC.CA
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 H&R MFRC: VIRTUAL PROGRAM GUIDE | APRIL 2021 5
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 6 HALIFAX & REGION MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE | WWW.HALIFAXMFRC.CA
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