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. March Coffee Connections Schedule Monday 2   9:30am-12:00pm Coffee Connections Pancake Breakfast Monday 9   9:30am-12:00pm Making Lava Bracelets Monday 16 NO COFFEE CONNECTIONS March Break Monday 23 9:30am-12:00pm Terry’s Place 524 Lakeshore Dr. Monday 30 9:30am-11:30am Coffee Chat/Community Announcements For information or to register please call the Amanda Patenaude at 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

End your busy day with this wonderful practice of mindfulness and gentle movement creating soothing relaxation. This encompasses breathing techniques, passive stretching and quiet meditation to help the body unwind and the mind to calm. Enjoy all aspects of our sessions or feel free to relax and reflect in our peaceful atmosphere. This practice will enrich your life and improve your emotional and physical well-being! We meet once a week in a welcoming, safe non-judgemental environment. Come with an open mind and BREATHE with us… Wednesday evenings 5:30pm-6:30pm in the MFRC lower level. For information or to register please call Amanda Patenaude at 705-494-2011 ext 2066.

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 on Wednesdays from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Youth Corner is for ages 9-12 and runs on Wednesdays 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. Our Winter session will run from January 15th to March 25th All Members must be military dependants of the 22 Wing Defence Team (DND/MFRC/PSP). Any questions about these programs please contact Child, Youth and Teen Coordinator Shannon Mason 705-494-2011 ext 2645.  

Military Youth Support Program Featuring Mindmasters (Stress Management Techniques for Children ages 7-12) Begins Thursday, February 6 to March 26, 2020 (7 sessions) 6:00 to 7:30 pm At the Community Centre Multipurpose 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, come into the MFRC or call 705-494-2011 ext 2053 Please register early, space is limited! Registration Deadline Thursday, January 30, 2020   For more information, please contact Shannon Mason at 705-494-2011 ext 2645    

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 calendar

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 calendar

ATTENTION Due to the current pandemic and the subsequent restricted access to the base in light of COVID-19‎ the MFRC will be closed until further notice. At this time staff are expected to return to the office Monday April 6th with programming potentially resuming Tuesday April 14th after the Easter long weekend. For more detailed info please see our Facebook page: North Bay MFRC