Supporting someone else can take a great deal of time, care, and energy. This evening is an opportunity to make space for yourself.

Join us for an evening of connection, mindfulness, gentle movement, creativity, and conversation with others who understand the experience of supporting someone in the military or Veteran community.

An Evening for You

On the eve of Remembrance Day, we recognize the spouses, family members, friends, and others who support members of the military and Veteran community.

A Caregiver’s Evening offers a welcoming space to pause, connect, and focus on your own well-being. Whether or not you use the word caregiver to describe yourself, this evening may be for you if you regularly provide support to someone else.

Who Can Participate?

This event is for adults who support:

• a serving Canadian Armed Forces member;
• a CAF member who is medically releasing;
• a medically released Veteran;
• another Veteran.

Participants may include spouses or partners, adult children, relatives, friends, serving members, and Veterans who are also supporting someone else.

Not sure whether the evening is right for you? Contact the Veteran Family Program (VFP) team. We would be happy to speak with you.

What to Expect

Throughout the evening, participants will have an opportunity to take part in:

• guided breathing and mindfulness practices;
• gentle yoga;
• learning and conversation;
• a creative activity;
• connection with others who share similar experiences;

Gentle yoga can be adapted or completed while seated. You will not be expected to share personal experiences beyond your comfort level.

Please note: Nuts will be used during one of the evening’s activities. The form will ask about allergies, dietary restrictions, accessibility needs, and participation needs.