443 Squadron Family Network
Canada Post: Holiday Postal Service
You will be able to send care packages free of charge from any Canada Post Retail Outlet to designated overseas locations from October 15, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
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Contact Information
Family Network Volunteer: | Tara |
Email: | [email protected] |
Facebook Group: | 443 Squadron Family Network |
When you join the Family Network for 443 Squadron, you will receive important updates on deployments and work-related absences, information on social activities, and have the opportunity to connect with others going through the same experience.
If your loved one deploys with an air detachment attached to a ship, we suggest that you also join the ship’s Family Network.
Register with us to receive deployment and work-related absence support by becoming a part of your Family Network, connecting with the MFRC local to you, and/or receiving support in French.
MFRC How to Send Morale Mail
Did you know you could send morale mail to your deployed military member for free? This service is available at the MFRC under the direction of the Fleet Mail Office.
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Monthly Information Session for HMCS Ottawa (January 2025)
Here is the recording from the Monthly Information Session for HMCS Ottawa (minus operational security information) that was held on Saturday, January 18th, 2025.
Programming at the MFRC
Monthly Information Session for HMCS Ottawa
HMCS Ottawa’s Command Team will provide a live update to friends and family members about what the ship has been up to and what the future holds.
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Wellness Wednesday: Mindful Movement
In January, we invite you to join our Wellness Team member and nourishing movement leader Kaitlyn for an evening of gentle movement.
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Drop-In Morning Coffee Connections
Are you looking to meet other military-connected family members, or are you new to town? In February, we will create and enjoy some simple Valentine’s Day crafts together.
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Mental Health First Aid
Help understand, identify, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use concerns. Registration deadline: February 14th.
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Community Kitchen
Enjoy cooking delicious meals and connect with other military families in this facilitated and fun cooking program. The theme for February is comfort food!
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Return and Reintegration Workshop
Learn a bit about what you can expect, be introduced to some resources that may aid you and your family, and have a chance to connect with other military family members anticipating a homecoming.
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Banner Making Event & Pickup Kits
Let the MFRC assist you in preparing for your loved one’s homecoming by supplying you with all the materials needed to make welcome home banners and decorations.
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Growing Parents
A supportive and educational group for new and expecting parents. Guest Speakers and topics related to pregnancy and parenting babies up to 12 months of age.
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Parent & Child Programming
The MFRC offers several in-person options for parents to meet other parents, and for children to connect.
Stay & Play
123 Music & Me
Programming for Children and Youth
Fast Friends (Ages 8-15): Board and Card Game Cafe
Join us in January for an evening of board and card games for all abilities.
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Fast Friends (Ages 8-15): Self-Care and Yoga Night
Check out some fun ways to be kind to yourself this February! Try a self-care craft and some gentle yoga with the Fast Friends team.
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Supporting Children Through Absence
Help your child(ren) adjust to a parent being away on a deployment or work-related absence.
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Creative Learning for the Early Years
A semi-structured environment with a variety of activities and materials that give young children the opportunity to grow creatively.
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