December 2012 Schedule of Events

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Programming for Everyone!

Digital Photography 101 - Dec 4th

*Beginners Course

6:30 -8:30 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa. Cost is $25.00. Register by Nov 30th

REGISTER FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - CLICK HERE!

Do you have a digital camera? Are you thinking of buying one for Christmas?

We will discuss different types of camera's and how to choose the best camera suited for you. Come out and learn simple but effective tips for digital photography.

Learn about jpeg and raw, lighting, and much more...
Please bring your own camera and manual for the first night of the course.

For more information please contact Kyla at 613-687-1478 psip@pmfrc.org.

Art of Living presents: Mind, Meditation & Yoga -
Dec 11th (second Tuesday of every month)

6:30 - 8:30 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Cost is $3.00

REGISTER FOR MIND, MEDITATION & YOGA - CLICK HERE!

Over 40 million people around the world have benefited from Art of Living programs. Come and experience a stress-free mind and heightened energy. We will learn, guided meditation, simple yet powerful yoga and breathing techniques and much more.

For more information please contact Kyla at 613-687-1478 or email psip@pmfrc.org.

Craft Café: Every Thursday

Please Note: The Craft Cafe will be closed for Christmas December 20th and 27th

6:30 - 8:30 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Free unless it is a special event night!

Why craft at home when you can come and hang out at the craft café? All you need to do is bring your crafts and grab a seat! We'll provide the refreshments and the company.

Special Craft Cafe: Christmas Bow Wreath - Dec 13th

6:30 - 8:30 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa. Cost is $10.00. Must pre-register by Dec 10th.

Come out and make a Bow Wreath for your door. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be provided.

For more information please contact Kyla at 613-687-1478 or email psip@pmfrc.org.

New Age Meditation - Dec 12th

6:30 - 8:30 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Cost is $3.00

REGISTER FOR NEW AGE MEDITATION - CLICK HERE!

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 613-687-1478 or email psip@pmfrc.org.

Immunization Clinic - Dec 18th

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.

Rainbows "Guiding kids through life's storms"

Has your child recently suffered from a death, divorce or loss of another kind?

Often children and youth are expected to accept the changes in their family or sort out their feelings alone. They can become 'silent mourners', and are often confused and angry. They reveal their pain by acting out with negative behavior and withdrawing in unhealthy ways.

The Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre is please to offer a 10 week group for children and youth that have suffered a loss or family change. This group provides a safe, non judgmental and supportive environment for participants to process their feelings, build self esteem and learn positive coping tools to last a lifetime.

For more Information on dates/times or to register please call: 613-687-2104 ext. 224.

For parents

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

Parent/Child Drop-In: Christmas Musical Workshop - Dec 3rd

10:30 - 11:30 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa. Cost is $4 or punchcard

Christmas is almost here! Get into the holiday spirit and bring your children for some fun caroling and Christmas related games!

For more information please contact our facilitator at pcdropin@gmail.com or (613) 687-2104 ext. 240.

Parent/Child Drop-In: Baby Goose (for mommy and baby) - Dec 4th

10:00 - 11:00 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa. Free! Register by Dec 3.

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 our facilitator at pcdropin@gmail.com or 613-687-2104 ext 240.

Child Health Clinic - Dec 5th

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: Christmas Party - Dec 6th

9:00 - 11:30 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa. Cost is $4 or punchcard.

Santa has finally arrived have arrived at the South Side! Help him to bring the magic of the Holidays to Petawawa! Come help the elves make Christmas ornaments, transform into a reindeer and race with other reindeers, play all kinds of games and, of course, get your special moment with Santa!

For more information please contact our facilitator at pcdropin@gmail.com or (613) 687-2104 ext. 240.

Parent/Child Drop-In: ABC fun - Dec 10th

9:00 - 11:30 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa. Cost is $4 per family or punchcard

Explore fun age appropriate literacy games with your child! No registration required.

For more information please contact our facilitator at pcdropin@gmail.com or 613-687-2104 ext 240.

Parent/Child Drop-In: Parent Share Group - Dec 17th

10:00 - 10:45 AM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa. Cost is $4 per family or punchcard.

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. No registration required.

For more information or to register please contact our facilitator at pcdropin@gmail.com or 613-687-2104 ext 240.

Postnatal Group - Dec 3rd & Dec 10th

For anyone caring for a child from birth to 18 months

1:00 - 3:30 PM at the South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Free, Just drop-in!

A Postnatal Group offers a great opportunity to meet new friends, to swap birth stories, support each other, learn and share parenting ideas.

Monday December 3rd
Guest Speaker: Chris Quigley, Crisis Intervention Worker
Topic: Dealing effectively with in laws and setting boundaries after baby

REGISTER FOR DEALING EFFECTIVELY WITH IN-LAWS - CLICK HERE!

Monday December 10th
Guest Speaker: Mary LaRonde, Infant Development Worker
Topic: Baby Sign Language

REGISTER FOR BABY SIGN LANGUAGE - CLICK HERE!

For more information please contact Kyla at 613-687-1478 or email psip@pmfrc.org.

Breast Feeding Clinic - Dec 13th

Morning - 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Evening - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Ave., Free

Some of the topics 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 help with breastfeeding concerns, discuss pain or milk supply issues, and help to prevent future problems.

For more information please contact Kyla at 613-687-1478 or psip@pmfrc.org.

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.

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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Christmas
Closures 2012

PMFRC
10-16 Regalbuto Ave.
1578 Wolfe Ave.
12 Reichwald Cres.

Dec 24th (at noon) - Jan 1st
Reopens Jan 2nd

Employment Service

Petawawa

Dec 25th, 26th and Jan 1st

Deep River

Dec 24th (at noon) - Jan 1st
Reopens Jan 2nd

Casual Child Care

North Side - Dec 17 - Jan 6th
Reopens Jan 7th

South Side - Dec 24th - Jan 13th
Reopens Jan 14th

Kiddie Kollege

Dec 17th - Jan 6th
Reopens Jan 7th

Lil Troopers Day Care

Dec 24th (at noon) - Jan 1st
Reopens Jan 2nd

Parent/Child Drop-In

Dec 24th - Jan 4th
Reopens Jan 7th

DECEMBER ONLINE CALENDER LINK

For detailed information (and more) on the following activities/programs please visit our Online Calendar.

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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.

Service Canada Mobile Outreach Service

December 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)

Deployment Services: Who Qualifies?

DID YOU KNOW that PMFRC Deployment Services are also extended to families who have a soldier away due to regular training or exercise?

Deployment, and therefore access to Deployment Activities and Services, can include: temporary duty, special tasking, field exercises, courses, being posted on an imposed restriction, and of course, overseas missions.

Anytime your soldier is away from home; our services, activities and various workshops are available to you.

You can find both PMFRC Deployment Services and the Deployment Support Centre at the South Side Community Centre located at 1578 Wolfe Avenue or reach us at 613-687-2104 ext 223 and deployment.pmfrc@bellnet.ca.

Emergency Child Care Providers Needed in Petawawa!

The Emergency Child Care Program is looking for Child Care Providers.

Responsibilities include:

obtaining a Police Records Check as well as a Family and Children's Services background check;
being on call once a month 24/7 (provider must carry a pager in order to respond to immediate calls);
following policies and procedures set forth by the Emergency Child Care (ECC) Program and the PMFRC;
providing a safe and healthy environment in accordance with guidelines set by the agency;
mandatory CPR, Fire Extinguisher and Child Abuse Awareness training (cost absorbed by the ECC program);
maintaining professionalism and respecting confidentiality at all time.

*Emergency Child Care Providers who carry this pager will also be compensated per month.

If this opportunity interests you or you would like to learn more, please contact the Emergency Child Care Office at (613) 687-1641 ext. 2226.

Child Care Spaces Available in Petawawa!

The Private Home Day Care Program has openings for children in the PETAWAWA area!

Licensed Home Based Child Care provides a unique option to meet your child care needs. The PMFRC's Private Home Day Care program offers families:

Screened homes that are monitored and meet provincial licensing guidelines;
Children 6 weeks to 12 years of age;
Receipts for income tax purposes;
Small group sizes 3-5 children per home;
and the option of full and part time care.

Fee subsidies may be available to your family if you qualify.

For more information on Home Based Child Care please contact Angie at the Private Home Day Care Office 613-687-1641 ext. 2230.

Kiddie Kollege Nursery School - Space Available Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons

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

*Kiddie Kollege Nursery School is licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth.

Toy/Equipment Recalls

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