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Check out our video on Information, Community Integration & Workshops! This will give you a great idea as to what we offer if you don't have children (or if you do).
*A portion of this video is also available in French for our Francophone Community. Check out our programs and services on our You Tube Channel!
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Immunization Clinic - July 24 & Aug 28
10:00 - 11:30 AM & 1:15 - 3:00 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa.
A public Health Nurse is available to provide vaccinations and update immunization charts. Appointments are required.
Please register by calling the Renfrew County Health Unit at 613-735-8653 ext 547.
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| Deployment Activities
Deployment: an overseas operation, temporary duty, exercise, field operation, course, or special tasking.
| |  Deployment Monthly Activity: Mini Putt Tickets (July)
The PMFRC and DSC invite families who have a loved one away (deployed, course, tasking, IR, etc.) to enjoy a game of Mini Putt at the Civic Centre. One set per family while quantities last. Pick up at the Deployment Support Centre (DSC) office at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave.
For more info please contact Natasha at 687-1478 or email dp.pmfrc@bellnet.ca.
Deployment Monthly Activity: Pikwakanagan Pow Wow - Aug 18
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Depart from the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave. $5 per family. Registration required by Aug 13 The PMFRC and DSC invite families who have a loved one away (deployed, course, tasking, IR, etc.) to join us for an afternoon at the Algonquin's of Pikwakanagan Annual Pow Wow.
Register in person at the South Side Community Centre in the Deployment Support Centre (DSC) office. For more info please contact Natasha at 687-1478 or email dp.pmfrc@bellnet.ca.
Road to Mental Readiness: Pre-Deployment or Reintegration R2MR Workshops
Deployment Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) workshops are an interactive deployment information session geared towards helping family members of deployed soldiers navigate through the emotional cycle of deployment, including the pre-deployment and reintegration phases. Let's talk about expectations and normalities regarding their departure and/or homecoming and answer any questions about the deployment highway, as well as our deployment supports and services.
If you missed and/or are interested in attending R2MR workshops, please call so that we can generate a list of interest.
For more information, please contact dp.pmfrc@bellnet.ca or (613) 687-1478.
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Prenatal Nutrition Program - Summer Break!
We are currently taking the Summer to re-vamp the Prenatal Nutrition Program. This program will be starting back up in September 2012. If you have any inquires about the program, please contact Tammy Hanlan at (613) 687-7587 ext. 3224 or email prenatal.nutrition@pmfrc.org.
Parent / Child Drop-In: Play N Learn Program
The Parent and Child Play N Learn program enable parents, grandparents, caregivers and children from ages birth-6 years old to gather and share the joys and challenges of both caring for and raising children.
Drop-In Schedule
For children 0 - 8 years old
Tuesdays: 9:00 - 11:30 AM (free)
Thursdays: 9:00 - 11:30 AM (free)
Fridays: 9:00 - 11:30 AM (fees apply)
*view our online calendar for more information about the Parent/Child Drop In programming schedule.
 "NEW" Wednesdays (Evening Drop-In)
For children from 0 to 8 years old
4:30 - 7:00 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave. $4 per family (punch cards NOT accepted)
Come spend a fun evening with your child(ren) and other parents/caregivers! Dinner for the whole family will be provided!
July 4: Balloon madness & Barbecue - Click here to register
July 11: Crazy Bubbles & Pizza - Click here to register
July 18: Let's Fly a Kite & Spaghetti - Click here to register
July 25: Rodeo Night & Sloppy Joes - Click here to register
Aug 1: Olympic Fever & Smoothie & Sandwiches - Click here to register
Aug 8: Tent City & Chicken nuggets & Fries - Click here to register
Aug 15: I'm an artist & Mac & Cheese - Click here to register
Aug 22: Music time & Fajitas & Quesadillias - Click here to register
Aug 29: Special activity & Barbecue - Click here to register
For more information or to register please contact Marie-Claire Khadij at pcdropin@gmail.com or 613-687-2104 ext 240
Parent/Child Drop-In: Opening of our re-vamped outdoor area - July 3
9:00 - 11:30 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Free.
We are opening our new outdoor area! Come celebrate with us and discover the many fun new activities that will be available all summer long with the Parent/Child Drop-In Program! Play and learn never stops, therefore you are welcome every week for July and August!
For more information please contact Marie-Claire Khadij at pcdropin@gmail.com or 613-687-2104 ext 240.
Parent/Child Drop-In: 123 Magic Parenting Program - July 9
9:30 - 11:30 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave. $4 per family. Registration required by July 8th
Click here to register for 123 Magic!
Join us for a great parenting video called 123 Magic! Learn how to get your children to stop inappropriate behaviors and how to exercise self-control.
Note: you can also borrow this video for free. Contact us for more details.
For more information or to register please contact Marie-Claire Khadij at pcdropin@gmail.com or 613-687-2104 ext 240.
Parent/Child Drop-In: Messy Play - July 16
9:00 - 11:30 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Free, no registration.
Join us for a fun messy play session! Admire a volcano explosion, paint with pudding, decorate a mural, play in shaving cream, body paint, and a lot more! If the weather is nice, this activity will take place outside.
For more information please contact Marie-Claire Khadij at pcdropin@gmail.comor 613-687-2104 ext 240.
 Parent/Child Drop-In: Outdoor Library Time - July 19
Reading can be so much fun and it is important to make it fun! Therefore, the Petawawa Library will be joining us for an OUTDOOR reading session! Come listen to a story while lying in the grass and breathing some fresh air! Please note that if it rains the activity will take place inside.
For more information please contact Marie-Claire Khadij at pcdropin@gmail.com or 613-687-2104 ext 240.
Parent/Child Drop-In: It's time for the Olympics - July 26-27-31 (practice event) and Aug 2 (official event)
For parents/caregivers and children from 0 to 8 years old
 These events takes place during regular drop-in hours
July 26 - 9:00 - 11:30 AM (free)
July 27 - 9:00 - 11:30 AM (fee is $4.00 or punch card)
July 31 - 9:00 - 11:30 AM (free)
Aug 2 - 9:00 - 11:30 AM (free)
South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave
Their might be Olympics happening in London, but the real thing is happening right here in Petawawa!
Little athletes, join us on July 26th, 27th, and 31st to get ready for the big day! Find out about the Olympic culture, learn a small choreography of the opening ceremony and have fun practicing the different sports for the upcoming big day! Every day you come enters you for a draw to win some London Olympics items!
August 2 will be the official event! Come try all kinds of different sports and get your picture taken on the podium with your medal!!!
For more information please contact Marie-Claire Khadij at pcdropin@gmail.com or 613-687-2104 ext 240.
Parent/Child Drop-In: Infant massage - Aug 7 (Part 1) & Aug 14 (Part 2)
10:00 - 11:00 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave. Free. Register required by Aug 6th
Click here to register for Infant Yoga (Part 1 & 2)
Infant massage improves the function of a baby's brain, heart and liver. It also improves blood flow, and strengthens gastrointestinal and respiratory tract function. The practical value of baby-massage is most apparent when dealing with colic, constipation, weaning, teething, and sleep difficulties. On top of the benefits of this activity, it is a great experience and leaves your baby feeling relaxed.
For more information or to register please contact Marie-Claire Khadij at pcdropin@gmail.com or 613-687-2104 ext 240.
 Parent/Child Drop-In: Children in the Kitchen - Aug 30
Click here to register for Children in the Kitchen
Have a picky eater on your hands? Bring them to a cooking workshop where with your help they will have fun making their own pasta salad, smoothies and a special desert. Food will be provided for the whole family.
For more information or to register please contact Marie-Claire Khadij at pcdropin@gmail.com or 613-687-2104 ext 240.
Well Baby Drop-In - Every Wednesday 1:30 - 3:30 PM located at 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa. Free. An opportunity for parents to measure height and weight of your baby/tot. A public health nurse is present to discuss nutrition, breastfeeding, parenting and more.
For more info contact the Renfrew County and District Health Unit at 613-735-8651.
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Program Assistance
in French
| | ATTENTION ALL FRANCOPHONE FAMILIES
If you are looking for assistance in French for any of the PMFRC programs or services, you can now contact Annie at 613-687-7587 ext. 3225 or cip@pmfrc.org.
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JULY & AUGUST ONLINE
CALENDER LINK | | 
For detailed information (and more) on the following activities/programs please visit our Online Calendar Click the "Expand All" button on the top of the calendar to view all events. |
Phone Numbers to keep on hand!
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- Duty Padre (on call 24/7 for emergencies): 613-687-5511 ext. 5611
- Military Police: 613-687-5511 ext. 5444
- Hydro One: 1-800-434-1235
- Public Works: 613-732-3525
- Embrigde: 1-866-763-5427
- CFHA after hour emergency: 613-687-0000 or 1-800-903-2342
- Deployment Support Centre: 1-877-218-9993
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| REGISTER ONLINE FOR UPCOMING PARENT/CHILD DROP-IN EVENTS!
Click on the links to register
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Balloon madness and barbecue - July 4 (Dinner Provided)
Wednesday July 4, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
South Side Community Centre
123 Magic Parenting Program - July 9
Monday July 9, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT
South Side Community Centre
Crazy Bubbles & Pizza -
July 11 (Dinner Provided)
Wednesday July 11, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
South Side Community Centre
Lets Fly a Kite & Spaghetti -
July 18 (Dinner provided)
Wednesday July 18, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
South Side Community Centre
Rodeo Night & Sloppy Joes - July 25 (Dinner provided)
Wednesday July 25, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
South Side Community Centre
Olympic Fever & Smoothie and Sandwiches Aug 1 (Dinner Provided)
Wednesday August 1, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
South Side Community Centre
Infant Yoga - Aug 7 & 14
Tuesday August 7, 2012 and Tuesday August 14, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
South Side Community Centre
Tent City & Chicken Nuggets and Fries - Aug 8
Wednesday August 8, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
South Side Community Centre
I'm an Artist & Mac and Cheese - Aug 15
Wednesday August 15, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
South Side Community Centre
Music Time & Fajitas & Quesadillas - Aug 22
Wednesday August 22, 2012 from
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
South Side Community Centre
Special Activity & Barbeque - Aug 29
Wednesday August 29, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
South Side Community Centre
Children in the Kitchen - Aug 30
Thursday August 30, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
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Service Canada Mobile Outreach Service
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Monday July 16
Monday August 13
9:30-3:30 PM
South Side Community Centre (1578 Wolfe Ave)
Free, no registration required just walk-in.
Service Canada mobile outreach services brings Service Canada to your community in Petawawa. You can access Government of Canada programs and services, including: Social Insurance Numbers, Employment Insurance regular and special benefits, Canada Pension Plan benefits, information on passport applications, and more.
Bilingual services
(English and French)
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Looking for
Summer Camps?
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There are all types of camps taking place for this Summer. Did you know there are camps in the area for:
- Equestrian camps
- Musical camps
- Leadership camps (Youth)
- Francophone camps
- and more...
For more information on the camps in the area call our Information Services Team at (613) 687-7587 ext 3221 or 3222. |
SUMMER CHILD CARE CLOSURES
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Kiddie Kollege Nursery School
June 15th until September 10th
North Side Casual Child Care
July 1st to July 30th
South Side Casual Child Care
July 30th to August 27
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Kiddie Kollege Nursery School
"REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR FALL 2012"
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Check out what Kiddie Kollege Nursery School has to offer! Watch the video on this service.
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Open to military and civilian children two-and-a-half to five years of age. The two, three or five half-day sessions feature crafts, music, story-telling, special visitors and outdoor fun. Did you know that...
- Our teachers are Registered Early Childhood Education (RECE) graduates
- Kiddie Kollege Nursery School is a cooperative, inclusive pre-school readiness program
- Kiddie Kollege is a cooperative experience, which encourages parent participation on a rotational basis. There are options for parents who are unavailable during the day.
- Facilities are accessible
- Our program can accommodate children with special needs
- Fee subsidies may be available
- Children do not need to be toilet trained
Register today by contacting Carrie Lapierre at (613) 687-1641 ext 2225 or Sarah Hurrell at (613) 687-2104 ext 234 (between July 30 - August 27), Nursery School Supervisor at (613) 687-2104 ext. 233 or 232.
*Kiddie Kollege Nursery School is licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth. |
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Need More Info? or NEW to the area?
| | For inquiries or program information please contact Consuela (The Family Centre) (613) 687-7587 ext. 3222.
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