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MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD
APRIL 2021
VIRTUAL PROGRAM FLYER
GOOD NEWS
April is a busy month, full of great opportunities to recognize, celebrate, and highlight
causes that are near and dear to our hearts. Help us recognize these important dates
by engaging with us on social media:
Month of the military child
Autism Acceptance Month (World Autism Awareness Day is Friday, April 2, 2021)
National Volunteer (April 18 - 24, 2021)
APRIL 2021 PROGRAMS
We are back to running a few in-person programs, including New Baby, Play & Learn,
and a number of programs at the Youth Centre, including Drop-Ins.
As we remain committeed to adhering to COVID protocols as determined by public
health, we ask that you continue to follow them, too, when at our sites. Please know
that under our masks we are smiling!
CONNECT WITH US!
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APRIL
CONNECT WITH OUR COMMUNITY: A
GLIMPSE INTO CANADA’S CONTRIBUTIONS AT
VIMY RIDGE (VIRTUAL)
PROGRAMS What is the personal responsibility of each
Canadian, for the universal desire for a peace-
filled community, province, nation, world?
Our two presenters will endeavour to stimulate
many questions on a personal level for our
audience, and they will track some of Vimy’s
YOUTH COMMITTEE (YOUTH CENTRE)
history to our home province of Nova Scotia!
Youth Committee is FINALLY back! The YC is
looking for volunteers, ages 12-17 years old, Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021
that would like to share program ideas, help Time: 7:30 – 9pm
out at events and mentor younger youth.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 6, 2021
This is a great opportunity to strengthen your
leadership skills and sharpen your talents Register: Click here
working with a team. Bonus: you’ll be involved
in your community and build your resume!
The Military Child (unknown author)
Date: Thursday, April 1, 2021
Time: 6 – 8pm
The official flower of the military child is the
Register: Click here dandelion. Why? The plant puts down roots
Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 31, almost
2021 anywhere, and it’s almost impossible to
destroy. It’s an unpretentious plant, yet good
TRIVIA NIGHT FOR YOUTH (YOUTH CENTRE) looking.
Who created Fortnite? What is Superman’s It’s a survivor in a broad range of climates.
weakness? Consider yourself a knowledgeable Military children bloom everywhere the winds
youth? Then come join us at the YC for Trivia carry
Night; testing your general knowledge of them. They are hardy and upright. Their roots
popular youth topics and win some prizes – fun are strong, cultivated deeply in the culture of
guaranteed! Register online today! the
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 military, planted swiftly and surely. They’re
ready to fly in the breezes that take them to
Time: 6 – 8pm new
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 adventures, new lands, and new friends.
Register: Click here
Sign up for our electronic newsletter (eNews) and stay connected with us and learn what’s
new with the H&R MFRC! Email us: communications@halifaxmfrc.ca to sign up.
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OPEN DROP-INS AT THE YC (YOUTH CENTRE) CREATIVE STORY WRITING CIRCLE (VIRTUAL)
Looking to kick back and relax? What better Are you creative? Do you love to write? If so, join
way than to come out to the YC for Open us at the YC for our Creative Writing Circle – join
Drop-ins! This is a safe space for youth to hang friends in creating a story, based off yours and
out with friends to play games, explore your other ideas. Learn different writing techniques
creatvitiy, and so much more! and build on your own skills. Register online
today!
Dates: Fridays (3 – 5pm) and
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021
Sundays 2021 (1 – 5pm)
Time: 1 – 5pm
Registration deadline: Day prior
Registration deadline: Friday, April 16, 2021
Register: Click here
Register: Click here
MINECRAFT (VIRTUAL)
Did you know the YC has its own Minecraft
realm? Join us virtually and interact while we
build and explore all the different adventures
that Minecraft Bedrock has to offer. For
information on joining our realm, contact
Hannah: hannah.purcell@hrmfrc.onmicrosoft.
com
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2021
Time: 1 – 5pm
Register: Click here
Registration deadline: Friday, April 9, 2021
AMONG US (VIRTUAL)
Who can you trust when everyone is against
one another? Join us online for a night of tasks, ADULT TRIVIA (VIRTUAL)
betrayal and fun as we play Among Us!
What is the first name of Kramer from Seinfeld?
Date: Thursday, April 15, 2021 What make of car did Ferris Bueller steal? When
was the last time the Leafs won the Stanley
Time: 6 – 8pm Cup? If you’re over 18 and know the answers
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 14, then we want you!
2021
Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Register: Click here
Time: 8 – 9pm
Registration deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021
Register: Click here
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APRIL
DAY AT THE MUSEUM FOR YOUTH (HALIFAX)
Join the YC on a trip to the Museum of Natural
PROGRAMS
History. Take the opportunity to learn more
about Nova Scotia and other fascinating
exhibits displayed at the museum. For more
information, please contact Hannah: hannah.
purcell@hrmfrc.onmicrosoft.com.
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2021
LASER TAG (SHEARWATER SITE, GYM)
Time: 12 – 4pm
ZIP! ZAP! ZOP! Get ready to conquer your way
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
through floor mazes and dodging others while
you play capture the flag, Laser Tag style! Register: Click here
Register online today to secure your spot and
get ready to zap your way to the top! MOVIE NIGHT AT THE YC (YOUTH CENTRE)
Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021 Join your friends at the YC for this month’s movie
night. We will be watching Sonic on the YC’s
Time: 6 – 8pm own big screen.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021
Register: Click here Time: 6 – 8pm
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Register: Click here
This digital solution uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression and
anxiety. This is a no-cost service for military family members aged 16 and older.
For more information on how to access this service for free,
please contact our Intake & Caseload Coordinator: 902-427-7788.
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FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT (VIRTUAL) CAFÉ FRANÇAIS (VIRTUEL)
What block stacking game is named after the Il est possible d’être ensemble, même à
Swahili word meaning “to build”? What is the distance! Le Café Français virtuel vous donne
name of Wendy’s dog in Disney’s ‘Peter Pan’? l’occasion de jaser entre adultes âgés de 18 ans
What is the largest planet in our solar system? et plus et de faire de nouvelles connaissances.
Use your knowledge and have fun during our
trivia night! Date : Les jeudis
Heure : 9 h 30 à 11 h
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 S’enscrire : Cliquez ici
Time: 7:45 – 8:45pm
Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 COFFEE CONNECTIONS (VIRTUAL)
Register: Click here Coffee Connections is a community-based
program for military families. Adults 18+ are
welcome and have the opportunity to get
together and share some common experience
FAMILY FAVOURITES while socializing with others.
Date: Fridays
NEW BABY (SHEARWATER SITE) Time: 9:30 – 10:30am
Becoming a new parent is filled with joys and Register: Click here
challenges and what better way to embrace
this exciting time than by sharing information
and offering support to each other. For
expecting moms and parents with babies up to
12 months old.
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 10 – 11:30am
Register: Click here
PLAY & LEARN (SHEARWATER SITE)
Families with children 5 years and under are
invited to join us to play, learn and connect in a
safe outdoor environment. This family playgroup
provides caregivers an opportunity to interact
and build skills with their children through play,
and also for families to connect.
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10 – 11:30am
Register: Click here
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Are you preparing for an upcoming
DEPLOYMENT deployment or has your loved one recently
deployed? Many military families would agree
that their loved one’s departure and the first
few weeks away can be the most challenging
parts of the deployment. This virtual workshop
DEPLOYMENT LIVE CHAT (VIRTUAL) presents strategies, and resources to assist you
Brew up a cup of coffee and get together in managing the challenges.
with the deployment team and other family
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2021
members whose loved ones are on deployment.
It’s free to join and all are welcome. Socials are Time: 8 – 9pm
every other Wednesday with a new topic every Register: Click here
time!
Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 & April 21, 2021 LUNCH & CHAT: CAREGIVERS SUPPORTING
THROUGH DEPLOYMENT (VIRTUAL)
Time: 8 – 9pm
Join us for an informal lunch hour discussion
Register: April 7: Click here
on tips and tricks on how to support your child
April 21: Click here through a deployment. Jennifer, Tracey, and
Hannah will be present to answer your questions
HMCS HALIFAX HALFWAY PARTY IN A BAG! and provide you with resources for ages 0-18.
(PICKUP) If you already know the topic that you would
Congratulations! you are at the halfway like to discuss, please send an email to
point of the deployment and now It’s time to deployment@halifaxmfrc.ca.
party!! The H&R MFRC will be celebrating a little
Date: April 21, 2021
differently this year by presenting families with a
party “in a bag” Time: 12:30 – 1:30pm
These bags will replicate out traditional party Deadline to register: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
and include treats, crafts, and something fun. Register: Click here
* When Registering please only register one
person and indicate the number of members
in your family in the notes sections along with
the H&R MFRC site (Halifax or Shearwater) you National Volunteer Week
would like to pick up your bag. is April 18 - 24, 2021.
We have a limited number of bags so be sure We’d like to recognize our
to register today! dedicated volunteers.
Date: Monday, April 12, 2021 Thank you for all you do
for military families!
Time: 8 – 9pm
Deadline to register: Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Register: Click here
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