Coffee Connections Coffee Connections is time set aside for military spouses to get together for a fun relaxing morning of sharing stories and experiences, meeting new friends, learning new skills or just having a break. We meet Monday mornings at 19 Market St. from September to June. February Coffee Connections Schedule Monday 4 9:30am-11:30am Lindsay’s Sewing Workshop Monday 11 9:30am-11:30am Breakfast at Hoagie’s Diner Monday 18 NO COFFEE CONNECTIONS Family Day Monday 25 9:30am-11:30am Coffee Chat/Community Announcements For information or to register please call Natalie Wiseman at the MFRC 705-494-2011 ext. 2066

Military Family Parent and Child Playgroup Come out and join a facilitator from EarlyON every Tuesday and help your child learn through play 9-11:30am ~ Chapel Annex For more information contact: Diane – 705-494-2011 x2056 or Carol – 705-474-8910 x23

Half Done Hobbies Open to Spouses, Partners, and Parents of Actively Serving Members, Transitioning and Post Service Families (Adults Only) Date:  Every Wednesday from January 16, 2019 to Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Time:  10am to 11:30am Location:  MFRC Teen Centre, 19 Market Street Have you ever experienced 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! Please register by calling Linda McCaulay, Deployment Support Coordinator at 705-494-2011 ext 2026   

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

Fun Factory & Youth Corner Fun Factory and Youth Corner programs are 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, sports and recreation and much, much more! Fun Factory is for ages 5-8 years old and runs from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Youth Corner is for ages 9-12 and runs from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Both of these programs run out of the Multi-purpose room at the Community Centre-19 market Street. The cost per session is $15 or a $2 drop in fee will apply. All Members must be a military dependant of the 22 Wing Defence Team (DND/MFRC/PSP). Our Winter Session starts on January 16th, 2019 and ends on March 27th, 2019. Any questions about these programs please contact Child, Youth and Teen Coordinator Shannon Mason 705-494-2011 ext 2645

  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 mediation practice in a safe non-judgemental environment. Come BREATHE with us…we meet Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:30pm in the lower of the MFRC. For information or to register please call Natalie Wiseman at the MFRC 705-494-2011 ext 2066  

Military Youth Support Program Featuring Mindmasters (Stress Management Techniques for Children ages 7-12) Begins Thursday January 10 to February 28, 2019 (7 sessions) 6:00 to 7:30 pm At the Community Centre Multi-Purpose Room 19 Market Street, Hornell Heights Cost:  FREE   This program teaches children stress management techniques developed by Dr. Terry Orlick from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario   To register, please come into the MFRC or call 705-494-2011 ext 2053 Please register early, space is limited! Registration Deadline Thursday, December 20, 2018   For more information, please contact Linda McCaulay at 705-494-2011 ext 2026 or Shannon Mason at ext 2645

Teen Centre Teen Centre Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6-10pm The Teen Centre, located in the Community Centre, 19 Market Street, offers a variety of activities and events that are designed by Teens and supervised by Staff. Parents are welcome to stop by at any time, should they have any questions or concerns. Teens! Come check us out and play a game of pool, Playstation, Wii, or watch movies on our big screen TV, surf the net, meet other teens in the community or just hang out and chat with your friends. We have a wide selection of board games, movies and video games as well as a stocked canteen. Join the Teen Council! We are always looking for new members. For more information contact Shannon Mason at 705-494-2011 ext 2645.

Just For Us Just For Us is group directed, promoting emotional health and wellness. A fun, safe place where you feel accepted empowered and inspired! Upcoming topics to look forward to this winter include: art journaling, exploring homemade wellness products, book club and other inspirational and creative projects. Join us for these hands on motivating themes. We meet Friday mornings 9am-noon at 19 Market St. For information or to register please call Natalie Wiseman at the MFRC 705-494-2011 ext 2066

  Teen Centre Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6-10pm The Teen Centre, located in the Community Centre, 19 Market Street, offers a variety of activities and events that are designed by Teens and supervised by Staff. Parents are welcome to stop by at any time, should they have any questions or concerns. Teens! Come check us out and play a game of pool, Playstation, Wii, or watch movies on our big screen TV, surf the net, meet other teens in the community or just hang out and chat with your friends. We have a wide selection of board games, movies and video games as well as a stocked canteen. Join the Teen Council! We are always looking for new members. For more information contact Shannon Mason at 705-494-2011 ext 2645. Click here for a copy of the Teen Centre March 2019 Calendar