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Greetings!
We hope you all had a wonderful Summer! Check out the community events coming up. -
Fall Family Festival (September 8)
*Stop by to see us at our booth!*
Dundonald Hall Complex, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
CFB Petawawa 57 Festubert Blvd
Building P-118 Petawawa ON
Health & Leisure Fair, CFB Petawawa recreation clubs and activities, craft/artisan fair, business booths, show & shine, local vendors, loads of entertainment, kids zone and much more.
*PMFRC Child Care Staff will be on hand to offer FREE CHILD CARE! So now you can enjoy the Festival and grab a break from the little ones. Child Care is limited to an hour.
Sincerely,
Your friends at the PMFRC
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WOMAN'S SELF DEFENSE COURSE
SEPT 17, 24 & OCT 1 - REGISTER BY SEPT 12! | |
REGISTER FOR WOMAN'S SELF DEFENSE - CLICK HERE!
For more information on the Woman's Self Defense Course, please visit our online calendar - Click Here! |
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English as a Second Language Course
We are happy to announce that we will be offering a fall session of our English classes.
The classes are schedule to start at the end of September 2012. The fees are as follows $50.00 for military spouses and dependents which are fully reimburse upon successful completion of the course and with at least 85% attendance and $100.00 for civilians and military personnel which is non refundable.
For further information or to register please contact Annie at 613-687-7587 ext 3225 or cip@pmfrc.org prior to September 21st 2012.
New Age Meditation - September 12 & 26
6:30 - 8:30 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Cost is $3.00
New Age Meditation is a mix of Eastern Philosophy and tradition mixed with Western culture and new fangled ideas. It has been influenced by many of the aspects of today's new age culture, including Yoga, Buddhism and spirituality.
For more information please contact Kyla at 613-687-2104 ext 225 psip@pmfrc.org.  Painting 101 - September 19 & 26, October 3, 10, 17 & 24 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Cost is $45.00. Please register by September 17. Payment can be made at the South Side Community Centre. Register for Painting 101 - Click Here!In this 6-week course, you will learn some of the basics of watercolour. We will explore brush strokes, wet to wet, wet to dry, dry to dry techniques of applying paint, creating special effects and, if time permits, composition and perspective in a painting. For more information please contact Kyla at 613-687-2104 ext 225 or psip@pmfrc.org. Personal Growth Seekers Book Club
- Sept 19, Oct 10, 24, Nov 7, 21, Dec 5  This group will get together twice a month for the next three months! Chosen Book for this session: Soul Coaching by Denise Linn6:30 - 8:30 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Cost is $15.00 for three months. Register now for Personal Growth Seekers Book Club - Click Here!Please register by Monday September 17. Payment can be made at the South Side Community Centre. Meet other people who are interested in the topics of self-improvement and psychology and self-help books. Discuss a variety of life topics that focus on improving the self from personal strength to living authentically. Every three months we will start a new session with a new book, so if this book is not for you maybe the next one will be. For more information please contact Kyla at 613-687-2104 ext 225 or psip@pmfrc.org.
 Photography 101 - September 20 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1587 Wolfe Ave., Cost is $25.00, Register by Sept 17 This is a 2 hour class that focuses on the manual modes of your DSL. We will learn what each mode does, how to change settings in those modes and what circumstances you should use these settings. ***You must bring the manual for your camera.*** Seating limited to 10 people. For more information please contact Kyla at 613-687-2104 ext 225 or email her at psip@pmfrc.org. Employment Service: Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
- September 21
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM located at 3025 Petawawa Blvd, Unit D, Free Aim your resume and cover letter at getting an Interview - not a job. Learn how to identify the skills that make the difference and become aware of the in-and-outs of writing your resume and cover letter. To register, contact Sophie or Lynda 613-687-1717
Immunization Clinic - September 25
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.
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Deployment Rest & relaxation (R&R)
For families with children ages 0 - 12 years
Deployment R&R is open to all families experiencing a deployment. R&R provides 3.5 hours of free child care to support families who have a military member away. Participation is limited to one 3.5 hour session per family per month.
How to utilize R&R: Two options are available:
- R&R Voucher for Casual Child Care
Families of deployed soldiers can receive a 3.5 hour voucher per month to access PMFRC Child Care services. Vouchers can be redeemed Monday to Friday 8:00 am 4:00 pm for children aged 0-6. Must pre-register with the North or South Side Casual Child Care prior to use of voucher. - R&R Reimbursement
Receive your 3.5 hours of R&R anytime that is convenient for you with the child care provider of your choice. The refund can be used for children aged 0-12.
For more information on how please contact our Deployment Support Coordinator at (613) 687-2104 ext. 223 or email Frances.Priest@forces.gc.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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Parent / Child Drop-In: Play N Learn Program Schedule
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.
Parent/Child Drop-In RETURNS TO THE NORTH SIDE!!!
Monday - 9:00 - 11:30AM
South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave.
$4 per session or punchcard (snack provided)
Tuesday - 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Rec Plex, 30 Festubert Blvd. (North Side)
FREE
Wednesday - 9:00 - 11:30 AM
South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave.
$4 per session or punchcard (snack provided)
Thursday - 9:00 - 11:30 AM
South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave.
$4 per session or punchcard (snack provided)
Friday - 9:00 - 11:30 AM
South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave.
FREE
Child Health Clinic - September 5
2:00 - 3:30 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave, Free
This clinic covers dental issues, development, speech, vision and general child health. As well, immunization is available by appointment.
Enjoy the Parent and Tot support group with your child and stop
in at the Child Health Clinic for a check-up. For more information, please contact Renfrew County Health Unit at 613-735-8653 ext 547.
 Parent/Child Drop In: Daddy and Me Mini-Golf -
September 5
4:30 - 7:00 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Free, Register by Sept 4th
Last year's favourite!!! Dads come and enjoy with your child(ren) free mini-golf and pizza night!!!! For children from 0 to 8 years old and their dad, grand-father, or uncle.
Registration required. 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: The Deployment Team Visits Us - September 6
9:00 - 11:30 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Free, no registration required.
Come meet a member of the deployment team to find out about services offered to deployed families. Meanwhile, your child will participate to a special craft.
For more information please contact Marie-Claire Khadij at pcdropin@gmail.com or 613-687-2104 ext 240.
Join the Postnatal Group in Petawawa -
September 10, 17 & 24 For anyone who is caring for a child from birth to 18 months.
9:00 - 11:30 at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Free, Just drop-in
Our Postnatal group offers a great opportunity to meet new friends, swap birth stories, support each other, learn and share parenting ideas.
This is not a playgroup but a support group where we learn new information on such topics as ; Breast feeding, Colic, Teething, Crying, Nutrition and Baby food making.
We will have a number of guest speakers who will speak on various topics.
- Monday September 10th - Guest Speaker: Christine Adam,
Public Health Nurse
Topic: Postpartum Depression and Baby Blues - Monday September 17 - Topic: Infant Massage Techniques
- Monday September 24 - Guest Speaker: Selena Neily, Physical Exercise Specialist
Topic: Postnatal Exercise
For more information please contact Kyla at 613-687-2104
ext 225 or psip@pmfrc.org.
Parent/Child Drop-In: Baby Goose - September 11
 10:00 - 11:00 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Free, Register by Sept 10.
Register for Baby Goose - Click Here!
Learn calming and fun rhymes, songs and stories to share with your baby.
Registration required. For more information or to register please contact Marie-Claire Khadij at pcdropin@gmail.com or 613-687-2104 ext 240.
Breast Feeding Clinic - September 13 & 27
September 13 - 9:00 - 11:30 AM
September 27 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
South Side Community Centre, 1587 Wolfe Ave., Free, Just drop in!
Some of the issues and ideas we will be discussing include:
- Achieving the best latch possible, supporting the mother so that she can repeat this on her own at home
- Telling the difference between a baby's sucking and actually getting milk
- Recognizing early feeding cues and knowing when baby has really had enough
- Relaxing so that the mother and the baby may enjoy a peaceful and positive breastfeeding experience
We will listen to the mother, help with her breastfeeding concerns, discuss her pain or milk supply issues, and help her to prevent future problems.
For more information please contact Kyla at 613-687-2104
ext 225 or psip@pmfrc.org.
Parent/Child Drop-In: Parent Share Group - September 17
Theme of this sessions: Discipline
10:00 - 10:45 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Free, no registration required.
We can all learn from each other's experience as a parent. Come listen and share your experience with the group while your children are supervised in our playroom. Resources will be available. This workshop takes place during the Parent/Child Drop-In from 10:00 to 10:45 AM.
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: 123 Magic Workshop - September 19 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Cost is $4 per family, Register by Sept 18.
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.
Registration required. 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: Visit from the Paramedics - September 20
9:00 - 11:30 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Free, no registration required.
Come discover the inside of an ambulance, sit on the driver seat and learn about all the equipment paramedics use to take care of us if we need help.
For more information please contact Marie-Claire Khadij at pcdropin@gmail.com or 613-687-2104 ext 240.
Parent/Child Drop-In: Daddy and Me (Saturday Morning) -
September 22
 9:00 - 11:30 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Cost is $4 per family, Register by Sept 21
Register for Daddy & Me (Saturday Morning) - Click Here!
Bring your child for a morning of fun, and give mom a little break! Come play games in our gym full of activities and enjoy a nice brunch!
Registration required. 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: Outdoor Musical Adventure - September 24
10:00 - 11:00 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Free, No registration required
Join us for a fun musical time! Discover with all kinds of musical instruments, sing fun songs, play with a parachute, and more! If it rain the activity will take place indoor.
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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SEPTEMBER ONLINE
CALENDER LINK
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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. |
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Check out our video on what our definition of Crisis means! Our Intervention and Crisis Support services are accessible to all Canadian Forces families. Confidential support is available for any topic you need to discuss. Confidentiality and discretion are assured.
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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
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REGISTER ONLINE FOR UPCOMING PARENT/CHILD DROP-IN EVENTS!
Click on the links to register
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Daddy & Me (Mini-Golf) - Click Here!
Wednesday Sept 5, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
South Side Community Centre
Baby Goose - Click Here!
Tuesday Sept 11, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
South Side Community Centre
123 Magic Workshop - Click Here!
Wednesday Sept 19, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
South Side Community Centre
Daddy & Me (Saturday Morning) - Click Here!
Saturday Sept 22, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM EDT
South Side Community Centre
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Service Canada Mobile Outreach Service
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September 10th, 2012
9:30-3:30 PM
South Side Community Centre (1578 Wolfe Ave)
Free, no registration required just walk-in.
Bilingual services
(English and French)
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| The NEW Prenatal NUTRITION Program - Fall Sessions start September 12th | | 
Fall Session starts September 12, 2012 to February 21, 2013
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesdays at St. Francis of Assisi Church (on Base)
Thursdays at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa
Participants need to book an appointment to register prior to attending.
The new re-designed Prenatal Nutrition program offers a shared meal, nutritious recipes, an opportunity to meet other expectant moms, a welcoming and supportive environment and information and resources on a variety of prenatal topics.
To make an appointment call Tammy at The Family Centre (613) 687-7587 ext. 3224 or email prenatal.nutrition@pmfrc.org.
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Girls Circle Program
"Being a Girl"
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Parent Information Session - September 18
To be held on Tuesday September 18 at 6:30 p.m. at South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa
Girls Circle Program - Starts September 25
This is an 8-week program starting Tuesday September 25 and runs consecutively for the next eight Tuesday evenings.
6:00 - 8:00 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave,. Petawawa, Free, Register by Sept 13
Each week for 8 weeks, a group of six to ten girls of similar age and development meet with facilitators for a couple of hours. During this time the girls take turns talking and listening to one another about their concerns and interests. The girls can express themselves further through creative or focused activities such as role-playing, drama, journaling, poetry, movement, drawing, collage, clay etc. Often themes are introduced which relate to the girls' lives-being a girl, trusting ourselves, friendships, body image, goals, competition and decision-making.
This group encourages adolescent girls to...
- enhance judgment and critical thinking skills
- stay true to themselves and value their perceptions
- make wise and healthy choices/decisions
- counter trends towards self doubt
- respect themselves and others
- voice their ideas and opinions in a safe environment
For more information please contact:
Kyla Romain at 613-687-2104 ext 225 or email psip@pmfrc.org
Or Chris Quigley at 613-687-2104 ext 224.
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Need More Info? or NEW to the area?
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