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 from September to June. March Coffee Connections Schedule Monday 4  9:30am-11:30pm Pancake Breakfast Monday 11 March Break No Coffee Connections Monday 18 9:45am-12pm Breakfast Out Burger World Algonquin Ave. Monday 25 9:30am-11:30am Announcements/coffee chat 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

LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL   Brought to you by:  Canadian Mental Health Association   12 HOURS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE   Want to feel happier, have more energy, gain confidence, enjoy better relationships, feel less stressed and develop skills to deal with life’s challenges?   Time/date: March 5, 12,19, 26, 2019 5:30pm-8:30pm   Cost: FREE   Location: MFRC Lower Level – 39 Sterling Ave.   Contact: Carrie Gray – Veteran Family Program Coordinator North Bay MFRC Carrie.Gray@forces.gc.ca 705-494-2011 x2578   Visit www.LivingLifeToTheFull.ca to find out more!   The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division holds the exclusive Canadian licence to Living Life to the Full.

JOIN US THIS WINTER ON THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH: January 15, February 19, & March 19, 2019 6PM TO 7:30PM ~ FREE HOME DEPOT - 1275 SEYMOUR STREET, NORTH BAY TOPICS INCLUDE HOW TO: Use power tools safely, home organization, siliconing a bathtub and much more… For more information or to register please call Pam at 705-494-2011 ext 2053 

Second Language Training The North Bay MFRC will be hosting FRENCH SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES (5 CLASSES) BEGINNING TUESDAY, MARCH 5th  from 6 – 8pm To register or for more information about this training opportunity, call Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau at 705-494-2011 ext 2056 or email Diane.Sarrazin-Dubeau@forces.gc.ca

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, April 17, 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  

Spouses Night Out Spouses Night Out is once a month. We plan and host an evening out at a local restaurant, theatre or community event of interest. This event is open to all Military spouses. Participants are responsible for their own expenses unless otherwise stated. January 17    7:00pm Alyssa’s Paint Night and Dessert Potluck February 22     6:00pm Chinese New Year Potluck March 21       6:00pm Dinner at Arugula’s Fisher St. For information or to register please call Natalie Wiseman at the MFRC 705-494-2011 ext 2066