HALF DONE HOBBIES Open to Spouses, Partners, and Parents of Actively Serving Members, Transitioning and Post Service Families Each Wednesday from October 3, 2018 to Wednesday Nov 21, 2018 Time:  10am to 11:30am Location:  MFRC Teen Centre (Adults Only) Community Centre, 19 Market Street Ever Experience a Work Related Absence? If so, come over to the North Bay MFRC’s Teen Centre and pull out the unfinished knitting, hand sewing, quilting, scrapbooking or other projects from the closet and join us to finally get them done as we socialize over a coffee or tea!! All participants must bring their own materials-we will provide the coffee and tea! Free of charge, registration is required. Please register by calling Linda McCaulay, Deployment Support Coordinator at 705-494-2011 ext 2026. Please let me know in advance if you will be attending.

Self-Compassion Yoga A perfect way to end your busy day! Join us in the lower level of the MFRC on Wednesday’s from 5:30pm-6:30pm for gentle self-compassion yoga and calming relaxation. This involves deep breathing, gentle stretching and quiet mediation. Please register early to claim your spot, space is limited! For more information on these programs or to register please call Natalie Wiseman at 705-494-2011 ext 2066  

Fun Factory is a fun filled program for children between the ages of 5 – 8 years old. This structured program is designed to support children in their communication and social development and allows kids to just have fun! Activities and events include: games, arts and crafts, baking and cooking skills, science and engineering, sports and recreation and so much more! Fun Factory is held every Wednesday evening from 5:30pm – 7:00pm in the Multi-purpose room at the Community Centre, 19 Market St. The cost per session is $15.00 or a $2.00 drop-in fee will apply. Each session runs for 9 to 10 weeks, depending on events and statutory holidays. Additional fees may apply for special events, e.g. science north trip, bowling, dances etc. All activities and events are implemented and supervised by staff and volunteers. Our monthly calendar can be found at the Teen Centre, MFRC or on the MFRC Facebook page. Fun Factory Fall Session Starts September 12th and ends November 14th, 2018. For more information about MFRC Youth Programs please contact the Child, Youth & Teen Coordinator Shannon Mason at 705-494-2011 ext 2645 or email shan_n_mason@hotmail.com Click here for a copy of the Fun Factory and Youth Corner Calendar

Mindfulness Program Join us to learn how mindfulness can enrich your life. This practice will improve your emotional and physical well-being! We meet once a week for lighthearted discussions, sharing and mindfulness meditation practice in a safe non-judgemental environment. Come BREATHE with us… We meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the lower level of the MFRC. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. For more information on these programs or to register please call Natalie Wiseman at 705-494-2011 ext 2066  

Youth Corner is a program for youth between the ages of 9-12 years old. This program is designed to allow youth to have fun interacting with their peers while enhancing the development of social/emotional, communication, and leadership skills.  All activities are founded by youth, organized and supervised by staff.  Youth will have the opportunity to participate in coordinated events such as recreational and leisure activities and games and other social activities. Youth Corner is held every Wednesday evening from 7:00pm – 8:30pm in the Multi-purpose room at the Community Centre, 19 Market St. On a number of occasions Youth Corner will be held at the Teen Centre (Community Centre-19 Market St.) for youth to experience all the exciting things that are in store for them once they are of age to attend. The cost per session is $15.00 or a $2.00 drop-in fee will apply.  Each session runs for 9 to 10 weeks, depending on events and statutory holidays.  Additional fees may apply for special events, e.g. science north trip, bowling, dances etc. Our monthly calendar can be found at the Teen Centre, MFRC or on the MFRC Facebook page. Youth Corner Fall Session Starts September 12th and ends November 14th, 2018. For […]