Activity Guide Winter 2015

ContentsLegendCPAC - Colwood Pacific Activity Centre

MFRC - Military Family Resource Centre

NAC - Naden Athletic Centre

PSP - Personnel Support Programs

SH - Signal Hill MFRC

YAC - Youth Activity Centre

H S.T.A.R. - Strength Through Active Recreation Program

ACTiviTY PRogRAMSRegistration/Contacts..............................................................................................1Facilities.....................................................................................................................2Birthday Parties ........................................................................................................6Services ....................................................................................................................10Special Events .........................................................................................................12Volunteering ...........................................................................................................15Deployment ............................................................................................................16Early Years...............................................................................................................19School Age & Youth ..............................................................................................21Cadets ......................................................................................................................24Adult ........................................................................................................................26Adult Recreation ....................................................................................................27 Francophone ...........................................................................................................30Family Navigator ....................................................................................................32Aquatic Services and Pool ....................................................................................33Sports .......................................................................................................................38Fitness ......................................................................................................................40Ice Skating ...............................................................................................................44Health Promotion ..................................................................................................45Clubs ........................................................................................................................50

EDiToRiALClick for veggies .....................................................................................................23Student line of credit benefits CAF members ...................................................31My son the Starfish ................................................................................................43Valuable respite for military families ..................................................................49Are your kids getting enough exercise? ..............................................................58The power of making connections ......................................................................60 Efforts to connect families paid off for HMCS Regina ....................................62

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Personnel Support ProgramsPSP Manager ................................................ 250-363-8487PSP Resource Manager ................................. 250-363-8485Special Events Coordinator .......................... 250-363-2648

Fitness & SportsNaden Athletic Centre Kiosk ....................250-363-5677Director ....................................................... 250-363-4067Admin. Assistant .......................................... 250-363-4427Facilities Coordinator ................................... 250-363-4213Sports Coordinator ....................................... 250-363-4068Sports Cell .......................................... 250-363-4069/4540Sports Stores ................................................. 250-363-4072Fitness Coordinator ...................................... 250-363-4495EXPRES Testing Supervisor ......................... 250-363-4412Dockyard Fitness & Wellness Centre ........... 250-363-2074Naden Athletic Centre Fitness Cell .............. 250-363-4485Wurtele Arena .............................................. 250-363-4297Naden Pool .................................................. 250-363-4070

RecreationColwood Pacific Activity Centre Kiosk ....250-363-1009Director ....................................................... 250-363-1008Programs/Aquatics ....................................... 250-363-2989RV Storage/Clubs ......................................... 250-363-1008Facility Bookings .......................................... 250-363-4213

Health Promotion ProgramsDirector ....................................................... 250-363-5680Manager ....................................................... 250-363-5532Manager ....................................................... 250-363-5567Admin. Assistant .......................................... 250-363-5621

Lookout Newspaper & Creative ServicesManaging Editor .......................................... 250-363-3372Advertising/ Classifieds ................................. 250-363-3127Sponsorship and Donations Coordinator ..... 250-363-3372

Military Family Resource CentreMFRC 24-Hour Information Line ............... 250-363-2640 Toll free ..................................................... 1-800-353-3329

WebsitesLookout ..................................www.lookoutnewspaper.comPersonnel Support Programs ...............www.pspesquimalt.caSwim Team .......................................www.navymasters.comMFRC.......................................... www.esquimaltmfrc.comFamily Navigator ............................ www.familynavigator.ca Navy Run ................................www.navyrunesquimalt.com

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Contacts

When a fee is required, payment must be made at time of registration. Separate payments for PSP programs/services and MFRC programs/services are required. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.When paying for MFRC and PSP programs/services: cash, debit or credit card accepted (during normal business hours). Cancellation Policyif you cancelFull refunds will be processed by contacting the MFRC at 250-363-2640 and PSP at 250-363-1009 a minimum of three days prior to program start date for MFRC and five days prior to start date for PSP. Under medical or emergency circumstances, prorated refunds for workshop series may be

granted. MFRC payments made by credit card are credit-ed to your account. All other refunds are made by cheque (please allow two weeks for processing).

if we cancelFull refunds are issued when the MFRC/PSP cancels a program. Every effort is made to cancel courses in a timely manner (3 days prior to start date).

Why do programs get cancelled? Because people wait too long to register!

Please register early.

Facilities

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Albert Head Confidence CourseThe Albert Head Confidence Course is available for training by DND units and groups. Confidence Course training serves several purposes such as: exposure to chal-lenges service personnel may encounter under operational conditions; improve cardio-respiratory efficiency; muscular strength and endurance; as well as develop speed, agility, self confidence, will-power, determination, initiative and team work, all of which are important morale build-ing qualities. Requesting units must have a qualified supervisor attend an orientation in order to request access to and con-duct training on the Confidence Course. Orientations are conducted by PSP fitness staff covering course protocol, procedures, and obstacle demonstrations focusing on technique and safety. Orientations are held in the Fall and Spring each year, or as required. Requirements for supervisors include a minimum rank of MS/MCpl and nomination by the Unit Training Of-ficer/NCO. User groups must request an orientation and the use of the Confidence Course through Range Control by calling 250-391-4128.

Colwood Pacific Activity Centre (CPAC)2610 Rosebank Road, Colwood (off Ocean Blvd)CPAC is a community driven multi-purpose facility designed to accommodate our military and civilian communities. Our centralized location allows us to offer a large range of rental opportunities, from structured birthday parties to large confer-ences and weddings.

DirectionsWhen heading southwest on the Old Island Highway, turn left on to Ocean Blvd just after West Shore Recreation Centre.Hours of operationMon-Thur: 8am-9pmFri: 8am-6pmSat and Sun: by requestTo inquire about a facility booking for your group, please contact 250-363-4213. *Note: prices are subject to change without notice.

Colwood Pacific Activity Centre MFRC (CPAC)2610 Rosebank Road, Colwood (next to PSP)Hours of operationMon to Thur: 7:30am-5:45pm & 6:30-9pm Fri: 7:30am-6pmSat: 8:30am-noon & 1-4:30pmLimited access to building on Saturdays, call for appointmentClosed Sundays and statutory holidaysPhone: 250-363-2640Fax: 250-363-2677Email: [email protected]

Fleet Fitness and Wellness Centre (Dockyard)Building 22, DockyardHours of operationMon to Fri: 6am-6pmFacility includes• WeightRoom&CardioEquipment• ChangeRooms• Showers• DayLockers&RentalLockers(ladiesonly)• Flex/Stretch/QuietRoomThe Fitness and Wellness Centre has a well-equipped facility and fitness programs for military and DND employees. See PSP Staff for updated schedules or call 250-363-2074. Schedules may change without notice.

Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC)offices• ColwoodPacificActivityCentre(CPAC) MFRC and Signal Hill MFRCDaycare, Preschool and Casual Child Care: CPAC MFRC • OutofSchoolCare:YouthActivityCentre(YAC)Phone: 250-363-2640Fax: 250-363-3108Email: [email protected]

Naden Athletic CentreThe Naden Athletic Centre has numerous facilities and programs for military person-nel, their families and DND employees. Hours of operation Mon to Fri: 6am-10pmSat, Sun & Stats: 9am-8pm

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Facilities


RENT THE CoLWooD PACiFiC ACTiviTY CENTRE (tax not included)

RooM CAPACiTY / SET-uP NoN-MiLiTARY RATE ~ 3 HOUR MINIMUM ~

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Multi Purpose Auditorium/Gym

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Conference Room12 Person Boardroom Table $20/hr

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Seminar Layout: 30 PeopleClassroom Layout: 20 People

$20/hr

Kitchen Includes utensils, dishes, glasses for 20 people $20/hr

$2 Million Liability Insurance required for all contracts$50 Contract fee applied to ALL Provision of Service Contracts

Equipment Rental Rates Portable Stereo System with Speakers & Microphone: $20/eventLCD Projector (Laptop NOT provided): $100/event Television with DVD Player: $20/event

Damage DepositsMilitary Damage Deposit: $100 Public Damage Deposit: $200

Building HoursMonday – Friday 8am - 9pmSaturday /Sunday By request

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$30/hr outside regular building hours.

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*Note: when renting CPAC facility space, it is the user group’s responsibility to clean-up after the event and ensure the building is left the way it was found.

NADEN ATHLETiC CENTRE MEMBERSHiP FEES (tax not included)

12 Months 6 Months 3 Months 1 Month

Regular Canadian Armed Forces MembersCurrently serving Reg & Res Force; Cadets

Foreign Military membersCurrently serving with CAF

veterans Former CAF members who have com-pleted Basic Military Training with an honourable discharged

individual

Spouse

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$85

$119

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$60

$84

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$34

$47.62

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$12

$16.80

ordinary DND Employees**Public Servic; Retired Public Service (10 years with a pension); Staff of NPF, MFRC, DRDC & DCC; Communcation Security EstablishmentRCMP Serving or retired & receiving annuityHonorary Colonels/Captains (Lieutenant)Former Staff of NPF Receiving Pension(**DND employees have free access with DND ID Mon-Fri 6am-6pm)

individual Spouse


$77

$149

$226

$54

$105

$159

$30

$60

$90.47

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$21

$32

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Anyone who does not qualify in the above categories

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$639

$230

$414

$125

$225

$50

$90

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Youth 6-18yrs

Family 2 Adults, 3 Children

$5.24

$3.81

$11.43

Lockers Female only - at NAC and Dockyard Gyms $53.57 $26.79 $13.40 N/A

*If they are full time students, children under the age of 26 still qualify regardless of where they live. Kiosk Administration Hours: Mon to Fri: 6am-9pm and Sat & Sun: 9am-7pm for the purchase of NAC/Golf memberships, special registrations such as ski trips, swim-ming lessons, and special interest classes etc. Prices are subject to change. Call 250-363-5677 for updated schedules and additional information.

Facilities


Facility includes• Onelargegymfloor• Onesmallergymfloor• Five-laneswimmingpool(25meter)• Leisurewadingpool• Onesteamroom• Largehottub• Twoweight-trainingrooms• Cardiotheatre• Threesquashcourts• Fivesoftballdiamonds• Onesoccerpitch• Twooutdoorvolleyballcourts• OneCAFFORCEevaluationcentreSee Facilities staff or phone 250-363-5677 for updated schedules. Schedule may change without notice.Sports EquipmentMilitary personnel may sign out equip-ment for most sports from the sports store, please call 250-363-4072.Swimming PoolFor Pool and Swimming Lesson Schedule, see Aquatics section.To rent pool space:•MondaytoFriday6am-6pm,call

Facilities Coordinator at 250-363-4213.•MondaytoFriday6-9pm;SaturdayandSunday, call Recreation at 250-363-2648. For all other aquatic inquiries, call the NAC Kiosk at 250-363-5677.

Signal Hill MFRC (SH)1505 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt Hours of operationMon to Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm Closed on statutory holidaysPhone: 250-363-2640Fax: 250-363-3108Email: [email protected]

Wurtele Arena Building 100, NadenAcross the street from the Naden Athletic Centre is the Wurtele Arena available to both military and civilian members for skating, hockey, and other activities. Hours of operationMon to Sun: 7am-11:30pm (Subject to change)Arena staff have an up-to-date schedule.

Shinny: Mon, Wed & Fri 11:30am-12:50pm Casual Skate: Tues & Thur 11:30am-12:50pm; Sun 2:30-3:45pmParents & Kids Sticks & Pucks: Sat 2:30-3:45pm Administration: 250-363-4297To reserve the ice or for more information, call the Facilities Coordinator at 250-363-4213.To make a booking for any base facility (i.e. sports fields, pool, gym) a written request is required. Please contact the Facilities Coor-dinator by e-mail ([email protected]) or fax 250-363-4315 a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the event. Note: Military training takes priority on all bookings.

Youth Activity Centre (YAC)720 Galiano Crescent, Belmont Park, ColwoodThe MFRC provides Out of School Care and select programs for youth at this space. Walk-in requests can be done at the nearby Colwood Pacific Activity Centre (CPAC).

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For details on how to book your themed party, call 250-363-1009 today!All birthday parties take place Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 2pm or 2:30-4:30pm and require a minimum of 2 weeks notice. Should you wish to organize your party outside of these days/times please contact CPAC at 250-363-1009 as some other party days/times may be ac-commodated. Pleasenote:Your2-hourpartytimeincludes your own setting up, decorations, party, and clean up. If you require more time, additional fees will be charged.Prices will increase $35 for parties of 11 or more children (maximum of 20 children).

Bouncy Castle Party Two hours of bouncy fun! This party includes the use of the bouncy castle, 2 facilitators, use of a large kitchen and our multipurpose room for cake and presents. This party can accommodate 20 partiers.$135

Dodgeball Party (ages 7-12yrs) Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge! This two hour Dodgeball party will have you running around until it’s time to eat cake and open presents! Perfect for parents who’d like their kids to fall asleep at night! We promise they’ll be tired – no matter how much cake they’ve had! The leader will go over rules and officiate. Bring your team name suggestions and get ready for fun!$100

Laser Tag PartyTag your friends and bring them along for an energetic, fast-paced game of high tech Laser Tag. Enter the battlefield for a variety of team games such as Survivor, Base Defender, or Team Elimination. Both boys and girls encouraged. All games are supervised by Games2u Victoria. Book early to secure your group. Price includes PSP Staff Member to

facilitate, full use of our kitchen, Laser Tag Battlefield (1 hour), and a room to eat and open presents afterwards. Prices will increase $35 for parties of 11 or more children (maxi-mum of 20 children, 16 participating at once). Please bring your own food, cake and decorations if you desire. All parties must register by calling 250-363-1009. Note: The party may be joined by others registered to allow maximum participation.$250

Movie Party(any age)YourenttheDVD(ageappropriate),bringthe popcorn/food and decorations and we’ll set up our big screen projector and matsonthefloorforyourownprivatemovie theatre! Partiers are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their own blankets too! This party is 2.5 hours so that you can watch the movie (roughly 1.5 hours) and then have time to open present and eat.$130

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Party for a Prince or Princess “TheKingandQueenrequestyourpresenceat the Royal Celebration of your Birthday!” Come out and get treated like Royalty. Show up for the festivities and enjoy the gala event. crowns and tiaras. Enjoy music, dancing and gamestocompleteyourparty.Your2-hourparty includes a facilitator, crafts, full use of our kitchen, a large gymnasium with equip-ment if needed and a multipurpose room to eat and open presents. Bring your own food, cake and decorations if you desire.$120

Party Playtime by You! (ages 2-5 yrs) Need more space? Use the CPAC to host your child’s birthday party! Make full use of our large gymnasium, kitchen and party room to eat, play and open presents. Our PSP staff member will gladly help you access our toys and equipment. Bring your own food, cake and decorations if you desire. Note: this is a parent facilitated birthday party.$100

Party Theme by You (ages 5-12 yrs) Have a great theme idea for your child’s party? Work with our trained and fun loving PSP staff to have your idea come to life. Under your direction, we will assist at your party by providing some basic toys and sports equipment, help to facilitate appropriate games of your choice and have musicequipmentavailable.Youwillhavefull use of our large gymnasium, kitchen and multi-purpose room to eat, play and open presents. Please bring your own food, cake and decorations if you desire. Please note this is a parent facilitated birthday party.$100

Pool Party @ NadenCome and celebrate your birthday by making a splash! Swim and play pool games with your facilitator for one hour with your friends and then play in the upper gym at Naden, eat cake, and open presents in your second hour!$100

Skating Birthday Party at Wurtele Arena Come celebrate your birthday with a skating party at Wurtele Arena! Bring your skates, helmets, gloves, scarves and warm socks for a fun filled 1.5 hours of pure bliss. Open presents and eat cake in our party room either before or after the skate session (2:30-3:45pm). Please note Skat-ing Birthday Parties are only available on Sundays and rentals are not available.$150

Sports Spectacular at CPAC or NAC Join us for a fun-filled active sports party with gym games, sports and time for openingpresents,eating,etc.YourSportsSpectacular package includes a facilita-tor, full use of our kitchen (CPAC only), a large gymnasium with equipment and a room to eat and open presents. Please bring your own food, cake and decorations if you desire.$100


Services

Activity guide Mailing ListBe the first to know about upcoming MFRC and PSP workshops, events and services. The MFRC mails out close to 1,000 Activity Guides to military families each December, April and August. Sub-scribe by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) or by emailing [email protected].

Emergency Child Care and Emergency Respite Child CareNeed emergency child care? MFRC Emergency Services offers Emergency Child Care and Emergency Respite Child Care to families who meet eligibility requirements. For more information, call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).

Emergency Child Care PlanIf the at-home parent suddenly becomes ill while the military member is deployed or on duty, who will care for the child? Get your plan in place. Pick up an Emergency Child Care Plan at the MFRC to create a plan for your family.

Emergency ServicesThe MFRC Emergency Services Program offers support and resources to individuals and families during emergencies related to child care, pregnancy, and any other urgent family situation. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) if you have an emergency.

Employment and Education SupportFor employment and education support, the MFRC refers families to employment agencies in the greater community. The MFRC website (www.esquimaltmfrc.com) has links for the local employment agen-ciesandeducationservices.Youcanalsocheck out www.workbc.ca.

imagination LibraryThe Imagination Library, funded through donations, is offered as a way to enhance literacy and develop resilience in children as they experience the challenges of the mili-tary lifestyle, and to show community sup-port to parents in caring for their children. Families with babies born in 2015 (and until January 31st for babies born in 2014) to serving regular force members and class B/C reservists at CFB Esquimalt are eligible

to register. Children will receive one book per month by mail until their fifth birthday (depending on continued funding). Please contact the MFRC for more information.

MFRC 24-Hour information LineMFRC staff members are ready to take your call - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can answer your questions, provide assistance in an emergency or do the research to find the information you need. Call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).

Military Family iD CardIt takes just 15 minutes to get this valuable ID card. The card is available to all regular and reserve military family members age 13 years and up. Use this nation-ally recognized ID here and at your next posting. Use it to access base services and to receive discounts from local businesses. The CAF member must be present to sign the card at the time of issue. If your military spouse/partner is deployed or on course, contact the MFRC to make special arrangements. The MFID is available at Signal Hill MFRC and CPAC MFRC.

Parenting from AfarStay connected with your child during deployment. Look for activities and tips in RaisingYourMilitaryChildontheMFRCwebsite(www.esquimaltmfrc.com).Youcan also pick up Children’s Deployment Workbooks and a Parent Guide at any MFRC location, and the new Parenting from Afar booklet.

MFRC LibraryVisit your MFRC Library at the Signal Hill location in Esquimalt or CPAC in Colwood. There are a wide range of books, CDs and DVDs for all ages. Topics include relationships, communication, parenting, deploy-ment and relocation.

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Short-term CounsellingIndividuals, couples and families can access counselling sessions at the MFRC in a confidential atmosphere of support. Registered social workers and clinical counsellors provide support with stress, relationship issues, parenting challenges, the military lifestyle plus much more. The MFRC also provides quality referrals to outside counselling resources and special-ized support services. Call 250-363-2640 for details.

Special Needs and ResponsibilitiesThe military community includes families with extra needs. Some families care for children with special needs, some include partners with health concerns and some help support their aging parents. The MFRC can help you navigate your way to community resources during relocation, help you put a support plan in place for upcoming deployments, and give support and direction when you’re not sure whom to call. For information, call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).

Staying in Touch ServiceSign up yourself or a loved one for a “Staying in Touch” phone call or email to take place through a deployment or work-relatedseparation.Youwillreceiveupdateson the activities and services available to you through the Base and Community as well as updates on your member’s mission. If you are deploying, register your spouse/partner, parents, siblings or grandpar-

ents. Let us know how often you want us to contact you and we’ll do it. We call anywhere in Canada. To subscribe, phone us at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) or update your MFRC Contact Form.

video Teleconferencing (vTC) Talk with and see your loved one serving abroad in a comfortable, private room at the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre. The VTC is booked through the deployed Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member.

Welcome Packages from other MFRCsAre you moving? We can lend you a Welcome Package to prepare you for your

posting. Visit the Esquimalt MFRC and find out what is available in your new community.

“Welcoming Your Baby” BoxAre you a new parent? Make sure you drop by the MFRC for your free Wel-come to Parenting Box. The box includes informationonourRaisingYourMilitaryChild e-learning tool to help you under-stand your baby’s development (includ-ing unique military lifestyle issues), a developmental toy, along with more information that can help you with your new little one. The package also includes information about parenting programs and activities. Contact the MFRC to find out more.

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Special Events


To register in any PSP Special Events programs please contact the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre at 250-363-1009. Or you can now register online for any PSP Program: www.pspesqui-malt.ca

CPAC Movie NightBring your pajamas, pillows, and blankets and join us for our CPAC Movie Night!BBQbydonation–startsat6:15pm.Location: CPACPSP W15REC300 Fri Feb 27 7pm

Easter Egg Decorating Getting ready for Easter but need help with decorations? Bring the kids by and decorate eggs with us. Need some time to prepare yourself? Drop the kids off and we will help them. Location: CPACPSP W15REC301 Sat Mar 28 2:30-4:30pm$15 Regular/$20 Ordinary/$25 Associate

Easter SwimEaster’s here and our Easter Bunny may have come dropped off some treats for us. Come join us and find out what the Easter Bunny has left. The main pool, leisure pool and hot tub will be available. Two lanes will be reserved for lengths swim. Location: Naden PoolPSP W15AQU401 Sat Apr 4 Noon-2pm Free

Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance The most anticipated party of the year! A super fun event geared to fathers, father figures and daughters who want to have fun and spend some quality time together. Dancing, great music, prizes, a photo booth and light refreshments…what more could you ask for? Invite your special little lady today and create memories that will last a lifetime! Tickets will go on sale on January 12. Call 250-363-2640 to learn more information or visit any MFRC to buy tickets. Location: Chief and Petty Officers’ MessMFRC Sat Feb 28 6-9pm$25 per father, daughters attend for free

MARPAC Expo The Base Personnel Selection Office (BPSO) and Personnel Support Programs (PSP) will be hosting an Education and Information Open House for members of the Defence Team, their families and individuals interested in educational and information opportunities. Representatives from various institutions and organizations in the Victoria area will be available onsite to answer questions, give presentations on programs, scholarships and options available to you, your partner and your children of high school age. As well, PSP Recreation, Fitness, Health Promotion and Base Clubs; EAP, the MFRC and Health Services will display and promote their individual areas. Location: Naden Athletic CentreThur Feb 5 10:30am-3pm

Pacific Women’s DayThe MFRC’s annual women’s conference lets military members, military spouses/partners and DND civilians take a day for themselves. Participants engage in work-shops and activities geared at relaxing the body and re-energizing the spirit. Come make connections with your community. Visit www.esquimaltmfrc.com for more information.Location: Royal Roads University, Hatley Castle (2005 Sooke Road)MFRC Sat Mar 7 8:30am-4pm $60 by February 14/$65 after February 14

Ski Mt Washington Enjoy a relaxing trip up island and a day on the mountain and leave all the driving to us! Bus leaves from the Canteen Road - General Parking Lot at 6am (please meet bus at 5:45am). Day parking is available in Canteen Road Parking Lot with appropri-ate parking pass. Bus returns at approxi-mately 6pm. Return bus transportation from the base to Mt Washington costs $25. Bus must have a minimum of 25 travellers in order to run. Register by phone at 250-363-1009 or in person at CPAC or NAC. PSP W15REC400 Thur Jan 8 & 22, Feb 5 & 19, Mar 5 & 19

valentine’s Day Sweetheart Skate Come join us for a special afternoon with your date or loved ones for this Valentine’s Day Skate. Skate or dance to the music and come grab some FREE hot chocolate to warm up afterwards. Please bring your own skates. Children must wear helmets.Location: Wurtele ArenaPSP W15REC401 Sun Feb 15 2:30-3:45pm Free

valentine’s Day SwimLooking for a way to stay warm yet active with your loved ones? Come join us for a fun and playful Valentine’s Day leisure swim with all the decorations and music. Location: Naden PoolPSP W15AQU400 Sat Feb 14 12-4pm Free

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Deployment


Adult Deployment WorkshopsThe MFRC has a variety of programs de-signed to help military members and their family cope with the significant challenges of deployment. Workshops take place in accordance with expressed demand. De-ployment workshops are free, and in most cases, child care may be arranged. Visit www.esquimaltmfrc.com for full workshop descriptions. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 if you are interested in taking one of the workshops.• MakingConnections• PreparingforDeployment&Dealingwith Deployment• Re-establishingYourRelationship• ReturnandReintegration• StressBusters• Transitions

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Away Cafés and Deployment Dinners Would you like to meet others dealing with a Deployment? Are you new to the Military Lifestyle or Community? Would you like to “take a break” with others like yourself? These evenings are provided as a social opportunity for people to con-nect and share over a cup of coffee or a delicious meal! MFRC Staff will be on hand to provide any requested informa-tion. Share your tips about dealing with the military lifestyle including deploy-

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Casual Child Care is available for infants to school age Tuesday to Friday giving the “at home” parent a break from the challenges of parenting while a military member is deployed. Families must follow established child care regu-lations and guidelines. Casual child care sessions are available at a rate of $9 per session per child.FREE deployment respite child care is available through the MFRC for one continuous 3-hour period per week up to a maximum of 4 sessions per month when a military parent is deployed (or away for work-related reasons) for 28 consecutive days or more (21 days for MCDV and Submarine members). Punch cards (available at the MFRC)

keep track of the period during which each family can access the program. This program is available through dona-tions to the MFRC. If you have unique child care needs, call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).Age 18 months to 5 yearsLocation: CPACTues 9am-noon or 1-4pmThur 9-noon or 1-4pmFri 1-4pmCall 250-363-2674 to book6 months to 18 months Location: CPAC Tues-Fri 9am-noonGradual entry required for new childrenCall 250-363-2674 to book.

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Away Cafés Location: CPAC MFRC 6:30-8:30pm FreeWed Jan 7-21, Feb 4-18, Mar 4-18, Apr 1-15 & 29

Deployment DinnersLocation: The Parish of St. Peter and Paul (1379 Esquimalt Road)MFRC Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 22 6- 8pm $5 per person or $7.50 per family*New prices in effect

Children’s Deployment Workbooks and Parent guide: info SessionIf your child can’t make it into a deploy-ment workshop, there are workbooks for kids age 3-12 available for you to use at home. There is also an easy-to-use parent guide for the at-home parent that includes tips and activities for the deployed parent. Come learn more about the workbooks, the parent guide and how to use them in this valuable 90-minute information ses-

sion. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 to register (toll free: 1-800-353-3329). Location: CPACMFRC Thur Jan 8 6:30-8pm Free

Children’s Deployment WorkshopsChildren’s Deployment Workshops help children adjust to a parent being away on deployment. Workshops offer children an opportunity to interact with other children who are going through the same experi-ence. These workshops will help validate your child’s feelings about deployment. There are programs for Preschool (age 3-5yrs), School Age (age 5-8yrs) and Preteen (age 9-12yrs). If you are interested in registering your child for one of the following workshops, call the Military Family Resource Centre at 250-363-2640. Space is limited, please register your child in advance. Age 3-5 yearsLocation: CPACMFRC Tues 9:30-10:45am

Age 5-8 yearsLocation: CPAC MFRC Thur 3:30-4:45pm

Age 9-12 yearsLocation: CPAC MFRC Mon 3:30-4:45pm

Dealing with and Preparing for Deployment Workshop Series:Part 1 - Adult SessionIs your member already away on a work-related separation? Or are they getting ready to deploy for six weeks or longer? Are you prepared? Are you informed of MFRC services? Do you have an Emer-gency Child Care Plan? Would you like a chance to learn more about preparing for and dealing with a deployment? Have your questions answered by those “in the know.” Register by at least 5 days in advance by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640. Free onsite childcare also available by request.Location: CPACMFRC Mon Jan 19 6:30-8:30pm Free

Dealing with and Preparing for Deployment Workshop Series:Part 2 - Parenting SessionDo you have children at home? Are you prepared to help your children deal with the challenges of having their parent away? Would you like a chance to meet other parents who are also facing the same chal-lenges? Have your questions answered by those “in the know.” Register by at least 5 days in advance by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640. Free onsite childcare also

Family Network Email Addresses Family NetworksGet the latest information and updates about your loved one’s deployment, par-ticipate in social activities, and get mu-tual support from others who are going through the same experience. Check out the Family Network webpage at www.esquimaltmfrc.com. Fill out the Family Network contact sheet, then email or drop it off at the MFRC. Information you provide is kept strictly confidential.

volunteer opportunities Become a vital part of a successful deployment by getting involved as a Family Network Volunteer. Check out the current opportunities on the MFRC website or call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) to learn more.

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available by request. It is recommended that all participants take Part 1 of the Dealing with Deployment series prior to this session.Location: CPACMFRC Thur Jan 22 6:30-8:30pm Free

Happy EasterEven though your member is deployed, come out and share this special day with your “Deployment Family. ” This will be a Potluck style event with crafts on hand for the children. This event is sponsored by the Family Networks. All participants must register by March 21 by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640. Email your Network to let them know what you will be bringing. Note: this is an interactive event so there will be no childcare available.Location: CPACMFRC Sat Mar 28 11:30-2:30pm Free

Submarine Community Connections Do you have a military member posted to a submarine in 2015? Would you like to meet others like yourself? Learn what life is like in a submarine community or share what has worked well for you in the past. These sessions will be opportuni-ties for loved ones of submarine crews to learn more about what life is like onboard, as well as what it is like to be part of this unique experience. Bring your dinner and “brown bag” it! Free onsite childcare will be available beginning at 6pm for each session. Register by calling 250-363-2640 at least one week in advance.Location: CPACMFRC Mon Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16 & Apr 20 5:30-8pm Free

valentine’s Day Craft NightEven though your member is deployed, come out and share this special evening with your “Deployment Family.” Join the helpful MFRC staff for an evening of adult and children’s crafts. Register by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640 by February 7.Location: CPACMFRC Wed Feb 11 6:30-8:30pm Free

Children’s Deployment Workbooks and Parent guideThe MFRC has workbooks for children 3 to 12 years of age and an easy-to-use parent guide for the at-home parent that includes tips and activities for the deployed parent. Stop by any MFRC location to pick up your copy today! Copies of these manuals are available to deployed members on their ships and electronically upon request. Deploy-ment staff can assist you throughout the deployment via email support.

Deployment information BookletThese booklets contain information to make deployment easier for military families. Pick up your booklet at any MFRC location, or request that one be mailed to your loved one!

Mail Drop off Location Send mail and parcels to your deployed member for free! The MFRC will accept parcels and letters for deployed members at either CPAC MFRC or Signal Hill MFRC. Visit www.esquimaltmfrc.com for more information and guidelines.

MFRC Resource Library We have wonderful resources about deployment-related topics in our MFRC Resource Library located at CPAC.

Parenting from AfarStay connected with your child during deployment. Look for activities and tips inRaisingYourMilitaryChildontheMFRC website (www.esquimaltmfrc.com).YoucanalsopickupChildren’sDeployment Workbooks and a Parent Guide at any MFRC location, and the new Parenting from Afar booklet.

Read Me a Bedtime StoryChildren love to see their deployed par-ent on the computer or TV. Why not record the member reading a few chil-dren’s books before they deploy. Need books? The MFRC Library at CPAC has many for you to choose from. A quiet space can be made available if you would like to do your recording on-site. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 or pop by for more information.

Staying in Touch ServiceSign up yourself or a loved one for a “Staying in Touch” phone call or email to take place through a deployment or work-relatedseparation.Youwillreceiveupdates on the activities and services available to you through the Base and Community as well as updates on your member’s mission. If you are deploying, register your spouse/partner, parents, siblings or grandparents. Let us know how often you want us to contact you and we’ll do it. We call anywhere in Canada. To subscribe, phone us at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) or update your MFRC Contact Form.

video-Teleconferencing Stay connected with your loved one serving abroad through our VTC. Enjoy a conversation with your loved one in a comfortable, private office at CPAC. The VTC is scheduled through the de-ployed CAF member. For information, call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).

Welcome Home Banner MakingDo you have a military member coming home and would like to make a special banner /poster to celebrate the day? Let the MFRC assist you in preparing for your loved one’s homecoming by sup-plying you with all the materials needed to make wonderful welcome home banners and posters. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 for more information.

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Early Years


123 Music & Me Have fun with music! This is one of our most popular programs, very lively and will be very enjoyable for you and your child. Through a partnership with Victoria Conservatory of Music, you and your child will listen to an Early Childhood Music Educator and have a chance to make your own music with a variety of in-struments. Register by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640.For parents and their babies up to 24 monthsLocation: CPACMFRC Mon Jan 12-Mar 24 9-9:30am Free

For parents and their child 2 to 5 yearsLocation: CPACMFRC Mon Jan 12-Mar 24 9:30-10am Free

Casual Child Care Another busy time of year approaches and parents need a break! Try the MFRC Ca-sual Child Care Program for a few hours of respite or to get things done without your “little helper.” Take the time to de-stress yourself! A few hours of respite can be a reality. Book up to 1 week in ad-vance, maximum 2 times per week, Casual Child Care is available for $9 per 3-hour session per child. Punch cards are available! Payment must be made to the Information & Referral desk at the CPAC MFRC prior to entering program.Age 18 months to 5 yearsLocation: CPAC Tues 9am-noon or 1-4pmThur 9-noon or 1-4pmFri 1-4pmCall 250-363-2674 to book.

6 months to 18 months Location: CPAC Tues-Fri 9am-noonGradual entry required for new children.Call 250-363-2674 to book.

Casual Child Care Punch CardsCasual Child Care Punch Cards are avail-able! Save a few dollars when you buy a $50 card good for 6 sessions of child care. Cards are available at the MFRC.

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Books for Breakfast Program Parents or guardians and their children (up to the age of 6) can join in on an hour of healthy breakfast snacks, great stories and interactive songs each month. Each family group will receive a book to take home with them. The program will run once a month from September to June and is free but you must pre-register for each session. This program is an initiative of the Belmont Park Preschool.For more information or to receive email notification before each event, email [email protected] or call 250-474-6678.

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Comfort, Play & Teach (Activity Program for Parents and Toddlers 18 months to 3 years)This six week program, created by Invest in Kids, offers great hands-on experiences for parents and their toddlers (18 months to3years).Youwilllearnnewsongs,activities and crafts you can do with your infant. Parent participation is required along with your child. Program is facilitat-ed by an Early Childhood Educator. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 to register. Location: CPACMFRC Thur Jan 29-Mar 5 10-11am Free

Deployment Respite Child Care Free Deployment Respite Child Care is available. Learn more in the Deployment section of the guide.

Family FuNdamentalsHealthy Living Through Fun unique Nurturing Family ActivitiesThis is an interactive program for parents and children ages 3 or 4 years. Join us for games, songs, stories, snacks and activi-ties. Through this program, you and your child will learn about self-image, healthy relationships, eating well, the importance of play and physical activity, and social and emotional well-being. Program is facilitat-ed by an Early Childhood Educator. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 to register. Location: CPACMFRC Mon Mar 24-May 4 10:30am-noon Free

MFRC DaycareEveryday is an adventure in learning at the MFRC Daycare – where imagination, fun and experiencing are always at the top of the agenda! Join us at our Colwood (CPAC) Daycare. Our bright facility offers both an Infant/Toddler and a 3 to 5 year old program. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 for more information about registration and waitlists. We offer quality care with an understanding of the military family lifestyle.

Playing TogetherPlaying Together is a drop-in program for parents and children to socialize and network with other military families. The Tuesday group is for babies under the age of 18 months, and the Wednesday one is for kids over the age of 18 months. The children move freely between activities in this fun, open-ended play experience. No registration required, just drop-in. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 for more information.Parent with child under 18 months Location: CPACMFRC Tues Jan 6-Apr 28 9:30-10:30am Free

Parent with child 18 months-5yrs oldLocation: CPACMFRC Wed Jan 7-Apr 29 9-10:30am Free

Preschool 2014-15 The MFRC’s ECE certified Educators provide fun and creative opportunities for your child! Parent participation is required for field trips. Classes are available at the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre MFRC. Please call to inquire about our 2 or 3 day a week classes that can help your child to learn through play. All classes have a minimum of 7 students and a maximum of 10 students. The following fees are in effect:• 2timesperweekclassesare$1150for the academic year, payable $115 per month.• 3timesperweekclassesare$1400for the academic year, payable $140 per month.

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To register in any of the following SchoolAgeandYouthprogramsplease contact the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre at 250-363-1009. Or you can now register online for any PSP Program: www.pspesquimalt.ca

CPAC Movie NightBring your pajamas, pillows, and blankets and join us for our CPAC Movie Night!BBQbydonation–startsat6:15pm.Toregister, call PSP at 250-363-1009 or regis-ter online at www.pspesquimalt.ca.Location: CPACPSP W15REC300 Fri Feb 27 7pm Free (incl. popcorn)

H Drop-in Parachute games Kids driving you nuts thus rainy winter? Come drop them off for an hour of fun playing a variety of parachute games with a HIGHFIVEQualifiedInstructor.Toreg-ister, call PSP at 250-363-1009 or register online at www.pspesquimalt.ca.Location: CPACPSP W15REC307 Sun Jan 11, Feb 15, Mar 15, April 12 9-10am $7 Reg/$10 Ord/$13 Assoc

Emergency First Aid with CPR level C and AEDThis First Aid Course is offered to Military Dependants. Course content includes: Roles and Responsibilities; Casualty Man-agement: Unresponsive Casualty; Casualty Management: Responsive Casualty with Suspected Head and Spinal Injury; Adult

Resuscitation; Two Rescuer CPR-Adult; Medical Conditions; Child Resuscitation; Infant Resuscitation; and Severe Bleed-ing. This course will fill up so be sure to register early! Maximum load: 18Location: Bldg 1075 Work Point Barracks, Rm 201 & 204Sat Apr 11 8am-5pm $20

FRiENDS for LifeThe FRIENDS for Life program help children cope with feelings of fear, worry and anxiety by building resilience and self-esteem and teaching cognitive, behav-ioural, and emotional skills in a simple, well-structured format. This program is for children in Grade 3 or 4 for the 2014-15 school year. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 to register or find out if this is the right group for your child.Location: CPACMFRC Thur Feb 5-Apr 23 6-7:15pm$20 (covers materials)(no session during Spring Break)

Kids Master Chef(ages 9-12yrs)Want to learn how to make simple and tasty creations for you, your friends and family? Try our Master Chef cooking course! Learn how to prep yummy meals, learn to follow a recipe, and the best part…you get to eat it when you’re done!Location: CPACPSP W15REC302 Tues Feb 2-23 5-7pm4 Classes: $65 Reg/$70 Ord/$75 Assoc

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H S.T.A.R. - Strength Through Active Recreation Physical activity plays an important role in the health, well-being and quality of life of Canadians. People who are physically active live longer, healthier lives. Active people are more productive, and more likely to avoid illness and injury. To help military families move towards healthier lifestyles, this winter PSP will begin to indicate recreation programs that contributed to the recommended daily requirement for physical activ-ity. In the recreation guide, look for programs that are indentified with a STAR icon. Choosing these programs for you and your family will help you become more active in your everyday life.In addition PSP will launch a new program for children and workshops, all geared at improving health and happiness of our community.For more information: cfgateway.ca/STAR


we book Birthday Parties – book early to secure your group! All parties/participants must register by calling 250-363-1009. No Drop-Ins.Max participants: 16Min participants: 8Location: CPACPSP Sun Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 29, Apr 26W15REC310 (6-7 years old) Jan 25 noon-1W15REC311 (8-10 years old) Jan 25 1-2pmW15REC312 (11-14 years old) Jan 25 2-3pmW15REC313 (6-7 years old) Feb 22 noon-1W15REC314 (8-10 years old) Feb 22 1-2pmW15REC315 (11-14 years old) Feb 22 2-3pmW15REC316 (6-7 years old) Mar 29 noon-1W15REC317 (8-10 years old) Mar 29 1-2pmW15REC318 (11-14 years old) Mar 29 2-3pm W15REC319 (6-7 years old) Apr 26 noon-1W15REC320 (8-10 years old) Apr 26 1-2pmW15REC321 Apr 26 2-3pm1 hour for $15 Reg/$17 Ord/$19 Assoc

H Learn the FuNdamentals Bring the kids out to learn the basics of sports. Kids will learn how to throw, jump, run, kick in a fun and interactive manner. To register, call PSP at 250-363-1009 or register online at www.pspesquimalt.ca.Location: CPACPSP W15REC308 Mon Jan 12-Mar 23 4-5pm $50 Reg/$55 Ord/$60 Assoc

MEND – Mind, Exercise, Nutrition… Do it!MEND is a fun, free healthy lifestyle program that empowers children and their families to become fitter and healthier through group sessions that promote healthy eating and physical activity. MEND is a program for families with chil-dren 7-13 years who are above a healthy weight. Sessions run twice a week for 10 weeks. To register, call 250-418-1842 or email [email protected]: CPAC Tues & Thur Jan 20-Mar 26 4-6pm

Powder Room Pampering (ages 5-12yrs)Calling all beautiful daughters for an after-noon of pampering to help you get ready for the evening at the Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance! Us girls will be getting our hair and nails done, as well as our facial treatments to help us feel and look special for the big night! To register, call

PSP at 250-363-1009 or register online at www.pspesquimalt.ca.Location: CPACPSP W15REC303 Sat Feb 28 2-4pm$25 Regular/$30 Ordinary/$35 Associate

Pre-Teen Lock-in(ages 11-14 yrs)Come and hang out with us for 12 hours at our Teen Lock In. Included in the lock-in are games, pizza, movies and breakfast! Breakfast is hands on where the pre-teens get to help make a healthy breakfast. To register, call PSP at 250-363-1009 or regis-ter online at www.pspesquimalt.ca.Location: CPACW15REC305 Sat Apr 11 8pm-Sun Apr 12 8am $25

PSP Fun Seekers Spring Break Camp!(ages 5-12 yrs)Every child loves our Fun Seekers Spring

Break Camp and every parent loves our prices! All PSP lead camps combine the excitement of camp with the safety parents expect. Each week has a theme loaded with spectacular theme days, educational games, creative arts and crafts, exciting day trips, swims, marvellous music, heaps of silly fun and much, much more. Camp hours are from 9am-4pm. Extended hours are avail-able.GST not included in camp price. Call 250-363-1009 for details.Location: CPACPSP W15REC306 Option 1 Theme TBD Mar 9-13 8am-4pmOption 2 Theme TBD Mar 16-20 8am-4pm

Camp$120 Regular/$130 Ordinary/$140 Associate

AM Care (7-9 am)$35 Regular/$40 Associate/$45 Ordinary

PM Care (4-5:30 pm)$20 Regular/$25 Associate/$30 Ordinary

Youth Leadership Program – Pro-D Day(ages 12-16yrs)This 8-hour HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development program will certify our future front-line leaders to build skills and knowledge required to work youth aged 6-12 years old. Whether it is a coach or counsellor role you’re want-ing to become, these skills will help build your confidence in developing healthy relationships by meeting a child’s social, emotional, and cognitive needs. To regis-ter, call PSP at 250-363-1009 or register online at www.pspesquimalt.ca.Location: CPACPSP W15REC402 Fri Feb 20 8:30am-3:30pm$75 Reg/$80 Ord/$85 Assoc

valentine’s Day Sweetheart Skate Come join us for a special afternoon with your date or loved ones for this Valentines Day Skate. Skate or dance to the music and come grab some FREE hot chocolate to warm up afterwards. Please bring your own skates. Children must wear helmets.Location: Wurtele Arena PSP W15REC401 Sun Feb 15 2:30-3:45pm Free

valentine’s Day Swim Looking for a way to stay warm yet ac-tive with your date? Come join us for a fun and playful Valentine’s Day leisure swim with all the decorations and music.Location: Naden PoolPSP W15AQU400 Sun Feb 14 1-3pm Free

School Age & Youth

out of School Care 2014-15Located in Belmont Park in Col-wood, the MFRC provides Before and After School Care with both drop-off and pick-up at École John Stubbs Elementary School. We can also accommodate children attending Victor Brodeur if bus arrangements have been done. The program runs from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm during school days only. Spaces may still available for the 2014-15 school year or we may be taking names for a waitlist. For more information or to register, contact the MFRC at 250-363-2640.


Click for veggiesBy Shawn o’Hara, Lookout

Eating healthy and buying local doesn’t have to be expensive. There is a new vegetable box program

called www.vegetablesonline.ca being of-fered to military families and their friends. Natasha Beardsley and a group of military

families have developed an online program where families in the Victoria and surround-ing areas can order fresh produce. The goal is to provide nutritious food at a lower cost. “We do our very best to buy local and

support our economy on the Island,” says Beardsley. “The vegetables are bought and divided between the members of the group. There is no fee to join.”

There are two pick-ups per month, which are held at the Pacific Fleet Club. The cost of the box is $55. There is a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, and local eggs. On average, each box receives 24

items. On pick-up day, extra veg-etables are sold, and these proceeds

go to purchase pre-packed boxes for nominated families in the community. “We started this part of the program be-

cause you never know when you are going to need this service. We want other families to know we are here,” says Beardsley. “We have helped military, non-military, and families with children who have disabili-ties.” Currently, the group has 250 members.

Some order on the first pick-up or second pick-up, and others twice per month. There is room for more families to participate. The most popular comment that

Beardsley gets is that families are “sav-ing money, and that they can offer healthier meals to their families.”

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We do our very best to buy local and support our economy on the island.“

Cadets


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dets appeal to teenagers craving exciting outdoor activities where their personal limits as individu-als and team-members will be tested. The hard core outdoor-oriented will love the challenge!Army cadets develop abilities

in the use of map and compass, GPS technology, orienteering, first-aid, camping, and survival skills, canoeing, abseiling, trek-king, mountain biking, etc. As they get more experienced some will be selected for parachuting, white-water rafting and glacier climbing. They will also learn to become outdoor leaders.

If you want to meet new friends, try something new and earn high school credits towards graduation, the Cadet Corps is for you. The Cadet programme encourages personal development, leadership and self-discipline through activities such as Drill, Marksmanship, Survival, Orienteering, Effective Speaking, Communication, Team Sports, First Aid, Music and Summer Training.

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Parade Night: Thursdays 6: 30 – 9:30 pm

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2483 PPCLI Army Cadets

445 Head Street, Victoria, BC


Telephone: 250-220-0658


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Sea Cadets Royal Canadian Sea Cadets learn about the naval and maritime

environment by participating in a variety of activities on and off the water.Sea Cadets specialize in sailing, seamanship, shipboard life, naval

communications, power boat handling, boat repair, and marine engineering.Selected senior cadets have the opportunity to attend international

exchanges, to sail aboard a Tall Ship or participate in ship deploy-ments aboard Royal Canadian Navy and Coast Guard ships. Ad-ditionally, Sea Cadets can compete for a chance to participate in annual sailing regattas.

Western Communities263 Beacon Hill Sea Cadets

948 Dunford Avenue, Langford

Parade Night: Thursdays 6:30-9:30 pm

Telephone: 250-478-7813


Work Point (victoria)5 Rainbow Sea Cadets

Work Point Barracks, Building 1367 (Drill Hall)

Parade night: Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 pm


Sidney220 Admiral Budge Sea Cadets

9565 Hurricaine Road, North Sannich

Parade night: Thursdays 6:30-9:30 pm


Air CadetsRoyal Canadian Air Cadets participate in a variety of fun and chal-

lenging activities. There is something for everyone – no matter what their personal interests may be. The outdoor enthusiast will appreci-atelearningsurvivalskillsforflightcrew.The athlete will appreciate physical education and recreation, in-

cluding a variety of sporting activities like biathlon and Olympic-style marksmanship. The artists will find their niche in the music program. The curious will appreciate the hands-on activities such as building model air crafts. The scholarly will appreciate an intro-duction to the various tools and technologies linked to aviation. The dreamers will appreciate the evolution of technology and the advancements of the aerospace era, including the importance of Canadian participation. Everycadetwillhavethechancetoparticipateinflightactivities,

and some top senior cadets may even earn a scholarship to obtain their glider licence or private pilot licence or the chance to repre-sent Canada on the world stage by participating in an international exchange.

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Parade Night: Mondays 6:30-9:30 pm

Telephone: 250-363-8150


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English as a Second Language Do you want to learn English or improve your English? Do you feel the need to improve your English to better communi-cate with your partner? The MFRC offers courses to CAF adult family members. The classes, taught by a professional, incorpo-rate conversation, culture, grammar and writing to facilitate your integration into your community. Call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) to register.Beginner Location: St. Peters Church, Belmont ParkMFRC Mon, Tues & Thur Jan 5-Apr 2 9-11:30am FreeLocation: St. Peters Church, Belmont ParkMFRC Mon, Tues & Thur Apr 13-June 18 9-11:30am Free

intermediate/Advanced Location: St. Peters Church, Belmont ParkMFRC Mon, Tues & Thur Jan 5-Apr 2 1-3:30pm Free Location: St. Peters Church, Belmont ParkMFRC Mon, Tues & Thur Apr 13- June 18 1-3:30pm Free

French as a Second Language Are you posted to a bilingual base or Francophone community? Do you feel the need to develop your second language to better communicate with your partner? The MFRC offers the opportunity to access on-line Rosetta Stone language training to CAF adult family members. Rosetta Stone uses a method that combines listening, reading, speaking and writing. Call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) to enquire about the current availability of licenses.

Helping Children with Stress: Tools for Building ResiliencyThis interactive workshop focuses on the important role of parents and caregivers in helping young children learn to man-age stress. The child’s ability to cope with stress in the early years has consequences for physical and emotional health through-out life. Based on research from Kids Have Stress Too, this workshop offers practical tools for recognizing stress and supporting children to build resilience. Please register by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640.Location: CPACMFRC Tues Jan 27 6:30-8:30pm

SiSiP FS Lunch and Learn SeriesNo such thing as a free lunch? Not true if you attend SISIP FS Lunch and Learn Series.Youbringthequestions,we’llbringthe pizza. These informal 30-minute informative sessions will take place in our office located in the CANEX building. Space is limited to 6 people per session, so book early. Pre- registration is required at 250-363-3301. January and February our focus will be on saving and investing; us-ing RRSPs and TFSAs to your advantage; how to get your RRSP tax refund early and increasing your financial literacy. Location: SISIP Financial Services lunch roomSISIP FS Jan 20, 29, Feb 3, 12 11:45am-12:15pm

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There have been recent changes to the Family Law Act, affecting com-mon law relationships, co-habitation agreements, and parenting plans with respect to your kids. Do you wonder how the law has changed and how it could affect you? Are you new to BC? Come and join lawyers Val Hemminger and Alison Eustace to learn more. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 by January 27 to register.Location: CPACMFRC Tues Feb 3 6:30-8:30pm

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Adult Recreation


How to RegisterTo register in any of the following Adult programs, contact the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre at 250-363-1009. Or you can now register online for any PSP Program: www.pspesquimalt.ca

H Adult Hockey Skill Development These training sessions will cover puck handling, passing, shooting, position-ing, and skating. Continue on with your hockey development during the season. All levels welcome. Full gear required.Location: Wurtele ArenaPSP W15REC404 Fri Jan 16-Mar 20 4-5:30pm Regular - 10/$140 or $15 Drop-InOrdinary - 10/$150 or $16 Drop-InAssociate - 10/$160 or $17 Drop-In

Aromatouch ReflexologyThis course is a perfect blend of essential oilsandfootreflexology.Whenyoucom-bine these two phenomenal techniques youbringhealthhome!Youwilllearnaneffective20minutereflexologytechniquetouching on acupressure points and energy meridians while utilizing 8 pure essential oils . These powerful essential oils are specifically targeting decreasing stress, supporting immune function, decreasing inflammationionandpainwhilebringingthe body back into balance . Tuition cost includes 5 ml bottles of each oil, manual and a membership for buying DoTerra oils. Class size: max 12.Location: CPACPSP W15REC416 Apr 20-22 9:30am-2pm$275 Regular/$285 Ordinary/$295 Associate

Core Focused Fit This is a core and body resistance pro-gram that will be both on and off the mat. Gymnastics serve as a foundational part of the movement sequences created in each class. This class will challenge your strength, stamina and balance.Location: NACPSP W15REC409 Mon/Thur Jan 5-29 5:15-6:15pm8 sessions: $80 Reg/$85 Ord/$90 Assoc

Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C and AED This First Aid Course is offered to Military Dependents. This course will fill up so be sure to register early! Course content in-cludes: Roles and Responsibility, Casualty Management, Responsive Casualty with Suspected Head and Spinal Injury, Adult Resuscitation Two Rescuer CPR-Adult, Medical Conditions, Child Resuscitation, Infant Resuscitation, and Severe Bleeding. Maximum load: 18 participants.Location: Building 1075, Work Point Barracks, Rm 201PSP W15REC403 Sat Apr 11 8am-5pm $20

H Hatha Flow Yoga Come explore the foundations of Hatha yoga, by developing breath and body aware-ness. Hatha postures are sequenced to allow fluidmovementfromoneasanatothenext.This practice will progress at a comfortable pace, providing you with a challenge and op-portunitytofeelthestrengthandfluidityofyour body, while cultivating a greater sense of well being. Please bring your own mat if pos-sible. Minimal mats are available to borrow.Location: CPACoption 1PSP W15REC412 Tues Jan 6– Feb 17 9:30-10:45am7 Sessions: $70 Reg/$80 Ord/$90 Assoc

option 2PSP W15REC433 Thur Jan 8–Feb 19 9:30-10:45am7 Sessions: $70 Reg/$80 Ord/$90 Assoc

High intensity Circuit TrainingThis is a socially motivated class comprised of 4-5, 8-10 minute circuits that will chal-lenge your mind and body! The class will incorporate rowing, spin, TRX, mat work and running. Location: CPACPSP W15REC408 Mon/Thur Jan 5-29 4:15-5:15pm8 Sessions: $80 Reg/$85 Ord/$90 Assoc

H introduction to Hatha Yoga Would you like to learn about yoga in a judgment free, beginner friendly environ-ment? Here’s your chance! Come and explore the fundamentals of hatha yoga in-cluding breath and body awareness, basic postures, proper alignment, use of props and much more! This course will help you develop your skills and confidence and

start you on the path to a regular yoga practice.Course is suitable for beginners Please bring your own mat if possible. Minimal mats are available to borrow.Location: CPACoption 1PSP W15REC411 Tues Jan 6-Feb 17 9:30-10:45am7 Sessions: $70 Reg/$80 Ord/$90 Assoc

option 2PSP W15REC432 Thur 8 Jan-19 Feb 19 6:30-7:45pm7 Sessions: $70 Reg/$75 Ord/$80 Assoc

Learn to Cook Tired of making and eating the same old meals on a weekly basis? Tired of spending all that time cooking? Want to try something new and social? Try our NEW meal sharing program. Led by our instructor, you’ll learn cooking tips, share ideas, and recipes with classmates. In re-turn, you get numerous new and different meals to take home with you. Bring your reusable containers!Location: CPAC KitchenPSP W15REC421 Thur Feb5-Mar 12 5:30-7:30pm6 sessions: $140 Reg/$150 Ord/$160 Assoc

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H S.T.A.R. - Strength Through Active Recreation Physical activity plays an important role in the health, well-being and quality of life of Canadians. People who are physically active live longer, healthier lives. Active people are more productive, and more likely to avoid illness and injury. To help mili-tary families move towards healthier lifestyles, this winter PSP will begin to indicate recreation programs that contributed to the recommended daily requirement for physical activ-ity. In the recreation guide, look for programs that are indentified with a STAR icon. Choosing these pro-grams for you and your family will help you become more active in your everyday life.In addition PSP will launch a new program for children and workshops, all geared at improving health and happiness of our community.

Adult Recreation


H Physical Literacy WorkshopPhysical literacy is the cornerstone of both participation and excellence in physical ac-tivity and sport. Individuals who are physi-cally literate are more likely to be active for life. In this free workshop, learn more about physical literacy and how to incorporate it into you and your family’s life.Location: CPACPSP W15REC422 Wed Feb 18 6-8pm Free

Proactive Healthstyle SeriesThis series of 5 one-hour lectures focuses on the underlying causes of disease. Gain an understanding of how your body works and ways to build a healthstyle that leads to vital-ity and freedom. We’ll cover gut health and its impact on auto immune disease, sourcing the causes of pain and ways to support the body to recover from pain. Get an under-standing of adrenal fatigue and its impact on your vitality and explore how you can man-age your moods, including PTSD, and ways to support brain chemistry that moves you towardsfeelinghappyandrested.You’llre-ceive essential oil samples during the lectures to allow you to experiment for yourself.Location: CPACPSP W15REC417 Dates: TBD5 Sessions: $45 Reg/$55 Ord/$65 AssocIndividual lectures are $12

Reiki Level 1 & 2 Certification with ReflexologyAs parents we have all experienced that heart-wrenching helpless feeling when we look at our sick child and don’t know what to do to help. When our tools of pharma-ceuticals or trips to the doctor don’t feel like enough. We often encounter that same sense of helplessness when communica-tion with loved ones has broken down. ReflexologyandReikiarecombinedinthis course to give you the tools to change these challenges into places that build your primary relationships. These tools not only have a profound impact on health they also help to center and ground emotions so that we can move beyond alienation and communicate openly. This course is open to anyone who wants to become Reiki Certified Level 1 & 2, an alternative health practitioner, or to be pro-active for family wellness. Maximum 10 students!Location: CPAC

PSP W15REC415 Feb 23-25 9am-4pm$350 Reg/$360 Ord/$375 Assoc

Ski Mt Washington Enjoy a relaxing trip up island and a day on the mountain and leave all the driving to us! Bus leaves from the Canteen Road - General Parking Lot at 6:00am (please meet bus at 5:45am). Day parking is available in Canteen Road Parking Lot with appropriate parking pass. Bus returns at approximately 6pm. PSP W15REC400 Thu Jan 8, 22, Feb 5, 19, Mar 5, 19See Special Events on page 12 for details.

Spin ClassCome for a vigorous workout with a 45 min-ute indoor cycling class! This is an effective workout, and is a great way to train during the off season. All ability levels are welcome as we work through a variety of routines and drills. Come out, and push yourself to your maximum while in a fun environment!Location: NACPSP W15REC418 Wed Jan 7-Feb18 5:30-6:30pmPSP W15REC419 Wed Feb 2-Apr 8 5:30-6:30pm7 Sessions: $70 Reg/$75 Ord/$80 Assoc

Zumba!Zumba is a latin inspired fitness class great for all fitness levels. The easy to follow dance moves will have you grooving and shaking away so you don’t even feel how hard you are working. Join the party today and ditch the workout! Register for the full session and included in the fees is a free class!•Location:CPACoption 1PSP W15REC 410 Mon Jan 12-Mar 2 5:30-6:30pm$64 Reg/$72 Ord/$80 Assoc

option 2PSP W15REC 427 Thurs Jan 15-Mar 5 5:30-6:30$64 Reg/$72 Ord/$80 Assoc

option 3PSP W15REC 428 Mon Mar 9-Apr 27 5:30-6:30$56 Reg/$63 Ord/$70 Assoc

option 4PSP W15REC 427 Thurs Mar 12-Apr 30 5:30-6:30$64 Reg/$72 Ord/$80 Assoc•Location:NACoption 1PSP W15REC 430 Sat Jan 17-Mar 7 9:30-10:30$64 Reg/$72 Ord/$80 Assoc

option 2PSP W15REC 431 Sat Mar 14-Apr 25 9:30-10:30$48 Reg/$54 Ord/$60 Assoc

Personal Fitness TrainingPersonal Training is designed using a’ results based’ approach to help you achieve your fitness goals. Our qualified personal trainers can customize a program to meet your needs, whether you are a beginner or seasoned athlete.Personal Training Sessions – W15REC405Choose from private sessions or book semi private sessions (each ses-sion is 1 hr) with a friend or family member.Private $50/1 session $135/3 sessions$245/6 sessions $389/10 sessionsSemi-Private $39/person/1 session$89/person/3 sessions$175/person/6 sessionsPersonal Training Package – W15REC406Combine a fitness assessment and personal training to jump start your fitness program. The 1st appoint-ment will assess your basic fitness components including a choice of cardiovascular endurance, body composition, muscular strength, enduranceand/orflexibility.Your2nd appointment will design an individual fitness program based on your assessment results and goals.$105/2 sessions Please call the PSP Recreation Coordinator at 250-363-2989 for information about this service or to register.


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Centre d’accueil et de services à l’emploi Financés par le ministère provincial Social Development, les services du centre d’emploi de la Société franco-phone de Victoria vous sont offerts sans frais. Une équipe de conseillers bilingues et une agente de développe-ment à l’emploi sont sur place pour vous assister et vous soutenir tout au long de votre processus de recherche d’emploi. Pour information, contactez le 250-388-7350 ou visitez le www.francocentre.com.

Cours de langue seconde Aimerez-vous apprendre l’anglais? Sentez-vous le besoin d’améliorer votre anglais pour mieux communiquer avec votre partenaire? Le CRFM offre des cours aux membres adultes de la famille des FAC. Les classes, dispensées par un profession-nel, intègrent la conversation, la culture, la grammaire et l’écriture pour faciliter votre intégration dans votre communauté. Pour vous inscrire, composez le 250-363-2640 (sans frais : 1-800-353-3329).Anglais débutant•Lieu:St.PetersChurch,BelmontParkMFRC De 9 h 00 à 11 h 30 Sans frais Les lundis, mardis et jeudis, du 5 janvier au 2 avril•Lieu:St.PetersChurch,BelmontParkMFRC De 9 h 00 à 11 h 30 Sans fraisLes lundis, mardis et jeudis, du 13 avril au 18 juin

Anglais intermédiaire/avancé•Lieu:St.PetersChurch,BelmontParkMFRC De 13 h 00 à 15 h 30 Sans fraisLes lundis, mardi et jeudis, du 5 janvier au 2 avril•Lieu:St.PetersChurch,BelmontParkMFRC De 13 h 00 à 15 h 30 Sans fraisLes lundis, mardis et jeudis, du 13 avril au 18 juin

Navigateur Familial Votre accès centralisé à une vaste gamme de ressources et d’informations liées au style de vie militaire. Qu’est-ce que le Navigateur Familial?Le Navigateur Familial est un outil en ligne pour aider les familles des Forces ca-nadiennes qui sont en quête de ressources, déménagent dans une nouvelle commu-nauté ou font face aux défis du mode de vie militaire. Ceci peut inclure :• Réinstallation• Besoinsspéciaux• Soinspourpersonnesâgées• Problèmesdesanté• Santémentale• Servicedegarded’enfants• EtplusVisitez le www.familynavigator.ca pour plus de détails.

Programme « Restez en contact »Restez informés et connectés! Le person-nel du CRFM vous appellera, répondra à vos questions et vous tiendra au courant des informations importantes. Faites-nous savoir combien de fois vous aimeriez êtes contacté - et nous le ferons. Si vous

êtes déployé, enregistrez votre conjoint / partenaire, parents, frères et sœurs ou grands-parents. Nous pouvons appeler n’importe où au Canada. Pour vous abon-ner, contactez le 250-363-2640 (sans frais : 1-800-353-3329).

Service d’accueil et d’orientationProcurez-vous la trousse d’accueil des nouveaux arrivants. Venez nous rendre visite ou visitez notre site web et découvrez tous les services qui sont offerts en français : bibliothèque bilingue, cours d’anglais et français, répertoire de services bilingues, « restez en contact » pour les conjoint(e)s et les familles des militaires déployés qui habitent à travers le Canada. Vous êtes à la recherche d’un médecin, un coiffeur, une gardienne ou tout autre service offert en français dans le Grand Victoria et la Vallée de la Cowichan? Vous pouvez nous joindre au 250-363-2640 ou par notre ligne sans frais au 1-800-353-3329, ou par courriel au [email protected]. N’oubliez pas de visiter notre site web au www.esquimaltm-frc.com!

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BMO Bank of Montreal is offering a spe-cial BMO Student Line of Credit (SLOC) to meet the needs of the CF community in their pursuit of post-secondary education.The Canadian Defence Community Bank-

ing Program is a component of the morale and welfare services delivered by CFMWS to the CF community; this includes current members and their families, as well as former members and their families. BMO is a committed partner to this Pro-

gram and is focused on continuing to work with CFMWS to evolve the Program to meet the needs of our members. This is a valuable relationship for our community, through which:1. collectively, our members save more

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4. the Support Our Troops Program receives funds annually through re-bates associated with the Support Our Troops MasterCard.

The BMO SLOC eligibility is to all full-time and part-time students who are en-rolled in a post-secondary school program that is at least 12 weeks in length and is lead-ing to a degree, diploma or certificate. The guaranteed interest rate is 0.5 per cent

off their normal posted rate, currently 4.5

per cent. The maximum loan amounts avail-able through this Program are as follows:1. $45,000 for full-time or part-time stu-

dents;2. $80,000 for professional students; and3. $250,000 for medical and dental stu-

dents. Approval is subject to BMO normal credit

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Family Navigator


one to one SupportThe Family Navigator Coordinator offers one to one support for Canadian Armed Forces families with a family member with extra needs. The Family Navigator Coordinator can help: •developasupportplanforupcomingdeployments and for an elderly parent living at a distance•navigatetheeducationorhealthcaresystem and local resources during a relocation or new diagnosis•advocateforservicesforyourfamily

Navigating your MoveMoving is part of the life of a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) family and it can be an exciting, yet overwhelming, experi-ence. The interactive Navigating your Move tool at www.familynavigator.ca will provide families with tips on moving such as how to cope with unexpected challenges, finding housing, employ-ment, education, medical care, childcare and adjusting to your new community.

What is the Navigator? The Family Navigator assists military families in finding resources and setting up supports in their local community. Canadian Armed Forces families will find this program helpful for a variety of military lifestyle challenges such as relocation and deployment. There is one-on-one support available from the Family Navigator Coordinator and resources available through the website www.familynavigator.ca.

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Aquatics


How to RegisterTo register in any of the following Aquatics programs, please contact PSP at 250-363-1009 or register online for any PSP Program at www.pspesquimalt.ca.

Swimming Lessons• RedCrossPreschool• RedCrossSwimKids• AdultGroupLessons• AdaptedSwimmingLessons• Private&Semi-PrivateLessonsIf you are looking for lessons to introduce your children to the water; looking to enhance your skills; or just want to try something new, our instructors are ready to help. Swimming can help you focus on fitness goals, improve confidence around the water and develop important safety skills. We offer Red Cross Preschool and Swim Kids lessons for children, private/semi-private lessons for children and adults as well as nationally recognized Lifesaving courses. So try our lessons and get ready to have some fun in the pool.

H Children’s Red Cross Swimming Lessons Sat Jan 10-Mar 14 (10 classes)Please register early to reserve your spot. *Note: Registration cut off is the Wednes-day before lesson start date.Sat Jan 10-Mar 14 (10 classes)

Private Lessons Naden Pool offers Private and Semi-Private Swimming Lessons all year long!We have experienced instructors that can teach you the very basics to become com-fortable in the water. If you are an experi-enced swimmer we can help improve your efficiency and endurance with advanced stroke correction. Progress cards are issued when booking 5 or more Private/Semi-

Private Sessions.After completing ‘Private Lesson Form’ at the Naden Kiosk, you will be contacted via phone or e-mail by the Recreation Coordi-nator to set up your lessons.PSP W15AQU319*Note: Private Swimming Lessons are only available on Saturdays (Noon-2pm), Sundays (Noon-3pm), and Mondays/Wednesdays (5-8pm). Lessons must be completed by April 30.

Noon Hour AquafitGet moving with a 45 minute, moder-ate level aquatic workout. Noodles, foam dumbbells and other equipment may be usedtoimprovestrength,flexibilityandstamina.W15AQU319 Tues & Thur 12:05-12:50pm Free

RecertificationsNational Lifeguard Re-certificationThis recertification course is for lifeguards who wish to remain current. Re-cert includes practical demonstration of skills, including first aid, spinal, uncon-

scious and pia carries, as well as simula-tions and fitness. Successful candidates will hold a current NLS for another 2 years. Pre-requisites: NLS Certification or re-cert within 5 years. *Note: new fitness stan-dards will be used.Location: Naden PoolPSP W15AQU320 Sun Sep 30-Oct 21 11am-4pm$95 Reg/$105 Ord/$115 Assoc

Water Safety instructor Re-Certification This recertification course is for WSI’s who wish to stay current. Candidates will go through program changes to Red Cross Tots and Swim Kids program as well as update their teaching skills with new infor-mation, games, drills, and activities. 100% participation is required. Pre-requisites: Water Safety Instructor Course or re-cert taken within the last 5 years.Location: Naden PoolW15AQU321 Dates: TBD 11am-4pm$88 Regular/$98 Ordinary/$108 Associate

Applicable to all Aquatics Programs: Prices do not include tax and times are subject to change. If registration is insufficient, classes will be combined or cancelled. All participants will be notified of cancellations and time changes via phone. Please notify the NAC Kiosk of any contact number changes. Early registration is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Friendly Reminders• Pleaseensureyourchildshowers

before entering the pool.

• Pleasemakesurechildrendonoteat a large meal prior to swim-ming. Small snacks are best.

• Pleasemakesureyourswimmergoes to the bathroom before entering the pool — we do not want to have to close the pool due to accidents.

• Childrenwhoarenottoilettrained must wear a bathing suit and plastic swimming pants or swim diapers in the pool.

• Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorcon-cerns about your child’s swim-ming lessons, please speak to the Instructor before or after class.

• Ifyourchildissick,pleasedonot bring him/her swimming.

Aquatics


CertificationsAssistant Water Safety instructor (ages 15 yrs+) This course is a prerequisite to the Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course and covers the foundation of instructional skills. Topics covered include: teaching methods, learn-ing styles, physical principles, progressions, communications, safety supervision, and feedback. 100% participation is required.Location: Naden PoolPSP W15AQU322 Dates: TBD 11am-4pm$260 Regular/$270 Ordinary/$280 AssociateCanadian Lifesaving Manual included.

National Lifeguard Full Course This is the final stage in becoming a life-guard. Included are: Scanning, teamwork, hand signals, and basic pool chemistry and filtration. 100% participation is required. Pre-requisites: Bronze Cross.Location: Naden PoolPSP W15AQU324 Dates: TBD Cost: TBDNote: Manual available for additional $30

Water Safety instructor Course (ages 15 yrs+) Prepares and certifies candidates to instruct the Red Cross Learn to Swim Water Safety program. Candidates develop instructional skills and lesson planning, as well as apply their teaching skill and knowledge during 12 hours of practical teaching experience. 100% participation is required. Pre-Req-uisite: Assistant Water Saftery Instructor Certification.Location: Naden PoolPSP W15AQU323 Dates: TBD 11am-4pm$280 Regular/$290 Ordinary/$300 AssociateCanadian Lifesaving Manual included.

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FREE Fun SwimsA Fun Leader will be leading games and fun in the pool. Come out and enjoy some leisure time in the pool. All ages welcome to participate! Did we mention these fun swims are FREE?!

Easter SwimEaster’s here and our Easter Bunny may have come dropped off some treats for us. Come join us and find out what the Easter Bunny has left. The main pool, leisure pool and hot tub will be available. Two lanes will be reserved for lengths swim. To register, call PSP at 250-363-1009 or register online at www.pspesquimalt.ca.Location: Naden PoolPSP W15AQU401 Sat Apr 4 Noon-2pm Free

valentine’s Day SwimLooking for a way to stay warm yet active with your loved ones? Come join us for a fun and playful Valentine’s Day leisure swim with all the decorations and music. To register, call PSP at 250-363-1009 or register online at www.pspesquimalt.ca.Location: Naden PoolPSP W15AQU400 Sun Feb 14 1-3pm Free

Aquatics


We’re here to Help! To rent pool space, please call the Facilities Coordinator at 250-363-4213. For all other aquatic inquiries, please do not hesitate to call the Recreation Coordinator at 250-363-2989.Everyone WelcomeEnjoy relaxing in the hot tub, tot or main pools. All the toys are available for use - please ask lifeguard on duty. Two lanes reserved for lap swimming. *Kayak ClubContact the Chief Instructor, Ron McClintock at 363-7049 for information. Leisure pool, hot tub and steam room are open. Kayak club does not always use the pool on Wednesday evenings. Call the Kiosk to confirm this booking (250-363-5677). If the club is not using the pool, it will be open for lane swimming. Lengths & LessonsLessons are Red Cross Preschool and Swim Kids. Child/Adult private lessons when scheduled. Lane swimming will be limited at the height of lessons.

Lengths SwimLap swimming only in main pool. Hot tub, leisure pool and steam room are open.Military TrainingAll morning and afternoon Military Training times are booked through the Fitness Coordinator (250-363-4495). Units want-ing to reserve the pool for Unit PT or other purposes must book in advance. During this time the main pool, leisure pool, and steam room are available for our military members.MARPAC MastersContact John McManus by email:[email protected] or by phone: 250-655-6460 or for more information visit: www.navy-masters.com. Hot tub, leisure pool and steam room are open.Noon SwimLap swimming only in main pool. Hot tub, leisure pool and steam room are open. Note: During aquafit, lap swimming is limited to two lanes. Dur-ing swimming lessons, space may be limited in the main pool.

Applicable to all Aquatics Programs: Prices do not include tax and times are subject to change. If registration is insufficient, classes will be com-bined or cancelled. All participants will be notified of cancellations and time changes via phone. Please notify the NAC Kiosk of any contact number changes. Early registration is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

MARPACMasters*

6-7:30

MARPACMasters*

6-7:30

MARPACMasters*

6-7:30

Military Training 7:30 - 11:30

Scheduled training only. Hot tub, steam room and leisure pool are closed.

Noon Swim 11:30-1

Noon Aquafit12:05-12:50

Noon Swim 11:30-1

Military Training1-4

Scheduled training only. Hot tub, steam room and leisure pool are closed.

Lengths & Adult group

Lessons4-8

Lengths & Private Lessons

4-6:30

Lengths 6:30-8

Lengths Swim4-6:30

Noon Swim 11:30-1

Noon Swim 11:30-1:30

Noon Aquafit12:05-12:50

Lengths & Lessons

9-11:45

Private Bookings

9-noon

Closed

Everyone Welcome

11:45-4

Private Lessonsnoon-2

PooL SCHEDuLE

Noon Swim 11:30-1

Everyone Welcome

8-9

Lengths Swim4-8

Everyone Welcome

8-9

Everyone Welcome

8-9

*Kayak Club 7-9

Everyone Welcome

6:30-9

Lengths & Private Lessons

noon-2

Everyone Welcome

2-4

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Private bookings Mon-Fri 9-10pm

CLoSED CLoSED

Aquatics


gRouP CHiLD & YouTH LESSoNSSaturdays Jan 10-Mar 14

Regular $47.50 (10 classes)

ordinary $52.50 (10 classes)

9:30-10 am

9:30-10 am

10:30-11 am

10-10:30 am

9:30-10 am

10-10:30 am

10:30-11 am

10:30-11 am

9:30-10 am

10:30-11 am

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10:30-11 am

Preschool & Swim Kids Levels 1-5: 30 minute lessons Associate $57.50 (10 classes)

Starfish (W15AQu301) - 4 to 12 months and participating with a parent or caregiver Babies and caregivers experience buoyancy, movement, proper support, safe shallow water entries and exits and enjoyment of the water.

Duck (W15AQu302) - 12 to 24 months and participating with a parent or caregiverBabies and caregivers are introduced to moving in the water, front and back floats and rhythmic breathing while playing games and singing songs.

Sea Turtle (W15AQu303) - 24 to 36 months (parents not required)Toddlers and their caregivers learn about submersion, front / back floats and glides, kicking and swimming on their fronts and jumping with assistance into chest-deep water.

Sea otter (W15AQu304) - ages 3-6Preschoolers learn front and back floats and glides with assistance. They will kick on their front with a buoyant object. A one meter swim is the distance goal.

Salamander (W15AQu305) - ages 3-6 Preschoolers improve their floats and glides through games and songs. Kicking is added to the glides. The fun includes learning when it’s safe to jump into chest-deep water.

Sun Fish (W15AQu306) - ages 3-6At this level preschoolers learn to jump into deep water and float and support themselves. They build on their front and back glides to perform rollover glides.

Crocodile (W15AQu307) - ages 3-6Your preschooler will learn how to swim unassisted and is comfortable in deep water. They will work on increasing their distance up to 10 metres as well as introducing front crawl.

Whale (W15AQu308) - ages 3-6These preschoolers, who are very comfortable with the water, will be challenged to increase distance on front and back swim and learn the sitting dive! Endurance swim is 15 metres.

Swim Kids Level 1 (W15AQu309) - ages 5+ This level provides an orientation to the water and the pool area. Activities are based in shallow water. Children will be introduced to floats, glides and kick.

Swim Kids Level 2 (W15AQu310)This level helps the child build skills in front and back swims. Children are introduced to deep water activities and proper use of a Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Endurance is built on flutter kicking with assisted glides.

Swim Kids Level 3 (W15AQu311)Flutter kick is built upon to increase endurance while front swim is improved upon, recovering the arms above water and swimming 15 metres continuously.

Swim Kids Level 4 (W15AQu312)Front craw is further developed, back glides have shoulder rolls and breathing comfortably to the side is worked on to help the child swim 25 metres. A better understanding of self-safety is developed.

Swim Kids Level 5 (W15AQu313)Back crawl, sculling, and whip kick on the back are introduced. Your child will learn stride dives and receive an introduction to safe boating skills. Endurance is increased to a 50 metre continuous swim.

10:30-11 am

Aquatics


11-11:45 am

11-11:45 am

11-11:45 am

11-11:45 am

11-11:45 am

Swim Kids Level 6 (W15AQu314)Front crawl and back crawl are refined, as the elementary backstroke is introduced. Swimmers learn about basic lifesav-ing rescues with throwing assists and treading water. Endurance is built through a 75 metre swim.

Swim Kids Level 7 (W15AQu315)Endurance and technique for front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke are further developed. Whip kick on the front is introduced. Airway obstructions and breathing problems are taught. The swimmers’ endurance will be challenged with a 150 metre swim.

Swim Kids Level 8 (W15AQu316)Breaststroke and foot first surface dives are introduced along with the dangers of open water. The endurance swim is 300 metres.

Swim Kids Level 9 (W15AQu317)In this level swimmers are encouraged to try a combination of strokes and kicks for fitness to complete the 400 metres endurance swim. Strokes are refined and participants learn side-stroke and head-first shallow dives.

Swim Kids Level 10 (W15AQu318)Strokes are further refined, butterfly is improved upon, scissor kick and side stroke are introduced as a warm up/cool down for fitness. An endurance swim of 500 metres will help prepare them for advanced lifesaving courses such as Bronze Medallion.

gRouP CHiLD & YouTH LESSoNS continued

Regular$60 (10 classes)Levels 6-10 are 45 minute lessons

Associate $70 (10 classes)

ordinary $65 (10 classes)

Cancellation Policy: All private lessons must be cancelled by 6pm the night before your lesson. Please call the Recreation Coordinator at 250-363-2989 to cancel your lesson. Only lessons cancelled within this time frame and through the Recreation Coordinator will be given a make-up lesson.

PRivATE & SEMi-PRivATE LESSoNSoPTioN PRivATE LESSoNS SEMi-PRivATE LESSoNS

A) 1 x 30 minutesRegular: $21

Ordinary: $23Associate: $25

Cost includes both participants

Regular: $28Ordinary: $30Associate: $32

B) 5 x 30 minutesRegular: $95


Regular: $130Ordinary: $135

Associate: $140

C) 10 x 30 minutesRegular: $170


Regular: $240Ordinary: $250Associate: $260

Swimming Lesson Assessments

Unsure which level to register your child in, or are they moving from preschool to school age lessons? Call Recreation Coordinator at 250-363-2989 to book your FREE Swim Assessment.

FREE!

Sports


Formation SportsFormation Esquimalt Sports organizes sports teams, leagues, and tournaments from the community level to international competition. The programs offered are:• IntersectionSports• FormationTeams(PacificRegionalandCF National Championships)• CISM

intersection Sports A variety of sports are included as options in the intersection league. Beach Volley-ball and Slo-pitch usually occur between May and August while Ice Hockey runs from September to April. These leagues are made up of various formation units or sections. Those eligible to participate are military members (Regular Force, Class B or C Reservists), DND civilian employ-ees, full and part-time NPF employees of CFB Esquimalt and integral/lodger units. Military personnel undergoing or awaiting training must be posted to CFB Esquimalt and have authorization from the unit CO to be eligible to participate in a league.

Formation Teams (Esquimalt Tritons) Formation Esquimalt sports teams are a combination of Base and Fleet athletes. The Tritons represent Formation Esqui-malt at the Pacific Regional Champion-ships, and if successful represent the Pacific Region at the National Championships. Military personnel (Regular Force and Class B or C Reservists) are eligible to play on the Formation Teams. Full time DND or NPF civilian personnel may coach, manage, or officiate with appropri-ate documentation. For more information contact the Formation Sports Cell at 250-363-4068/4069.

CiSM (Conseil international du Sport Militaire/international Military Sports Council)CISM is an international sports associa-tion composed of and open to the armed forces of member nations. The funda-mental aim of CISM is to promote sport activity and physical education between armed forces across the globe as a means to

foster world peace. This ideal is encapsu-lated in the CISM motto “FRIENDSHIP THROUGH SPORT.” For more infor-mation with regards to CISM and what events are coming up, check out the of-ficial CISM website at www.cism-milsport.org or contact the PSP Sports Office at CFB Esquimalt.

Badminton/SquashThe Formation Badminton/Squash teams use the drop-in sessions at noon hour at the Naden Athletic Centre to prepare for the Regional Championships that take place on March 24-27, 2015.

Ball HockeyThe Formation Esquimalt Tritons Ball Hockey Team is always looking for interested players to join the team. The Esquimalt Tritons begin practice in late April and compete in the Regional Cham-pionships in June 2015. Keep an eye on the MARPAC Notice Board and posters around the gym for practice times and dates in mid-March of 2015.

BasketballThe Formation Esquimalt Men’s Triton Team begin practicing in December 2014 at the Naden Athletic Centre to prepare for the Pacific Regional Championships from the February 24-27, 2015.

ice HockeyThe Esquimalt Tritons Men’s, Women’s, and Old-timer’s teams practice November through March in preparation for the Pacific Regional Championships held in January 2015. The winner of the Regional Championship will represent the Pacific Region at the National Championships in February/March 2015.

Running Formation Esquimalt military male and female runners are to participate in sanctioned 5km, 10km, half and/or full marathon runs in order to qualify for the CF Running Nationals. Runners must meet specific qualifying times available at the Formation Sports office within one year of Nationals. The Canadian Forces National Running Championship takes place in Ottawa in May 2015.

SPoRTS ovERviEWSport intersection Cock of the Walk Pacific Regional CF Nationals

Badminton 3 3 3

Ball Hockey 3 3 3

Basketball 3 3 3

Curling 3

golf 3 3 3

ice Hockey 3 3 3

Running 3

Sailing 3

Slo Pitch 3 3 3

Soccer 3 3 3

Squash 3 3

Swimming 3 3

Taekwondo 3

Triathlon 3 3

volleyball 3 3 3 3

Sports


Slo Pitch - Men’s and Women’s The Esquimalt Tritons Men’s and Women’s Slo-Pitch teams practice late February to June. The Formation Teams are always looking for interested players. The teams compete in Regional Championships held in the summer months with the winners representing the Pacific Region at the National Championships.

Soccer - Men’s and Women’s The Formation Men’s and Women’s Triton Soccer Teams begin practicing in late March. The Men’s and Women’s teams are always looking for interested military soccer players to join the team. The teams will compete in Regional Championships and the winners will represent the Pacific Region at the Na-tional Championship at CFB Borden from

August 11-14, 2015. CISM Men’s Soccer is ongoing throughout the year. Interested athletes should submit their resume to the Sports Office for consideration.

SwimmingFormation Esquimalt Triton Swimmers practice Monday, Wednesday and Friday Mornings from 6-7:30am at the Naden Athletic Centre Pool. The team also par-ticipates in the Master’s Swim Program, in both local and regional meets. Formation swimmers may submit a resume including times in sanctioned meets for consider-ation to participate at Nationals.

Taekwondo Formation athletes may submit a resume to participate at the CF Nationals Tae-kwondo Championship.

TriathlonFormation Esquimalt military male and fe-male triathletes are encouraged to participate in sanctioned races in preparation for the CF Triathlon Nationals in Ottawa in July 2015. Qualifyingtimesmustbemet-theseareavailable at the Formation Sports Office.

volleyball The Esquimalt Triton Men’s and Wom-en’s Volleyball teams begin practices in September. Formation volleyball play-ers interested in future CISM selection/training camps may submit a resume for consideration to participate to the Forma-tion Sports Office.

PACiFiC REgioN AND CF NATioNAL SPoRTS CHAMPioNSHiP SCHEDuLE 2015

SPoRT REgioNAL LoCATioN NATioNAL LoCATioN

Basketball Feb 24-27, 2015 Esquimalt Apr 11-17, 2015 Borden

oT Hockey Jan 18-22, 2015 Comox Mar 21-27, 2015 Borden

Men’s Hockey Jan 18-22, 2015 Comox Mar 7-13, 2015 Borden

Women’s Hockey

Jan 18-22, 2015 Comox Mar 21-27, 2015 Borden

volleyball Mar 9-11, 2015 Esquimalt Apr 25-29, 2015 Borden

Badminton/Squash

Mar 24-27, 2015 Esquimalt May 2-8, 2015 Borden

Running N/A May 22-28, 2015 Ottawa

Ball Hockey June 9-12, 2015 Esquimalt Aug 8-14, 2015 Borden

Triathlon N/A July 3-5, 2015 Gatineau/ Ottawa

Slo-pitch June 15, 2015 Comox Sep 12-16, 2015 Borden

Soccer Aug 11- 15, 2015 Esquimalt Sep 19-25, 2015 Borden

golf June 9-12, 2015 Comox Aug 22-27, 2015 Borden

CF Sports Awards

N/A TBA Ottawa

Taekwondo N/A TBA Toronto

Swimming TBA TBA

For information regarding any sporting events, please contact: Formation PSP Sports Coordinator: 250-363-4068PSP Sports Cell Line: 250-363-4069PSP Sports Cell Line: 250-363-4540

Visit our website: www.pspesquimalt.ca

Check the MARPAC Notice Board and the Sports Bulletin Board at the NAC for current and upcoming sports.

Fitness


NADEN ATHLETiC CENTRE FiTNESS SCHEDuLETime Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

7-7:45 am FORCE Development FORCE Development FORCE Development FORCE DevelopmentFORCE

Familiarization

7:30-8:30 amFormation Unit PT(open to all in the

formation)

Formation Unit PT(open to all in the

formation)

8-9:30 am FORCE Evaluation FORCE Evaluation FORCE Evaluation FORCE Evaluation FORCE Evaluation

10:40am NOTC PT

11:30 am-1 pm

12:05-12:50 pm Bootcamp Sweat Cycle Kettlebell Conditioning Sweat Cycle

Flex Fusion Aqua-Fit Flex Fusion Aqua-Fit

1:15-4 pm FORCE Evaluation

2:15-4pm Fleet Fitness Classes Fleet Fitness Classes

2:45-3:45pm Fleet Fitness Classes

* Registration required for FoRCE Evaluation

Aqua-Fit: Get moving with a 45 minute, moderate level aquatic workout to improve strength,flexibility,andstamina.Workon core stability while getting an excellent cardio and strength workout. This class uses aqua-jogger belts, foam dumbbells and pool noodles for a low-impact, high-energy workout.

Battle-Fit: It’s back to basics with full body functional movements, body weight exercises and hard work! Come prepared to be pushed in a high intensity & demand-ing workout!

Bootcamp: A combination of cardiovascu-lar, core, and muscular strength /endur-ance work are mixed for a high intensity class. These classes change each week with emphasis on different components of fit-ness. All levels welcome. Come prepared to work indoors or outdoors.

Fleet Fitness Hour: This is your units chance to get fit and have fun while build-ing morale. Choose from a variety of class

structures from group runs, bootcamp, toflexibility,wehaveitall!Pleasecalltobook your spot with the Fitness Coordina-tor today at 250-363-4495. Two units are welcome to come together, but there is a maximum of 25 members per class.

Flexibility Fusion: Come and explore varied stretching techniques, focusing on increasingfullbodystrengthandflex-ibility. A great complement to any fitness training routine. This class is taught by experienced PSP staff members.

FORCE Development Classes: Practice and receive feedback on training methods, evaluation protocols, and techniques for different components of the FORCE test.

FORCE Evaluation: Registration Re-quired. Book through your Unit FORCE Coordinator.

FORCE Practice Familiarization: This drop-in test will run you through an unofficial FORCE test where you are able

to track your progress by having each test component evaluated by a PSP Fitness Staff. All participants welcome.

Formation Unit PT: This class is de-signed as a drop in class for all interested members and units in the Formation on Monday and Wednesday. Bring your unit and work together as a team. Check out the current schedule posted under Unit PT on the PSP website.

Kettlebell Conditioning: High intensity strength,flexibilityandcorestabilitytrain-ing. Get it all with the traditional Russian cast iron weight looking somewhat like a cannonball with a handle.

Sweat Cycle: Cycle your way to better health with motivating instruction and music.Youcontroltheintensityoftheclass through tension adjustments. Please bring a small towel, a water bottle and a ready-to-go attitude.

CLASS DESCRiPTioNS

Fitness


FLEET FiTNESS AND WELLNESS CENTRE FiTNESS SCHEDuLETime Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

7-7:45 amFORCE

DevelopmentCardio

DevelopmentFORCE

DevelopmentCardio

DevelopmentFORCE

Development

8-9 amFleet Fitness Hour

(booked)Fleet Fitness Hour




(open)

10:20-11 am Fleet School (booked)

11-11:45 am Battle-Fit Flexibility Fusion Battle-Fit Flexibility Fusion Battle-Fit

12:05-12:45 pm Bootcamp Sweat CycleKettlebell

ConditioningSweat Cycle Bootcamp

2:20-2:45 pm Fleet School (booked) Fleet School (booked)

* Fleet Fitness Hour/Fleet School; for units and ships. Must be pre-booked with Fitness and Sports Coordinator. Please call 250-363-4495.

How to RegisterTo register in any of the following Fitness programs please contact the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre at 250-363-1009. Or you can now regis-ter online for any PSP Program: www.pspesquimalt.ca

H Adult Hockey Skill Development These training sessions will cover puck handling, passing, shooting, position-ing, and skating. Continue on with your hockey development during the season. All levels welcome. Full gear required.Location: Wurtele ArenaPSP W15REC404 Fri Jan 16-Mar 20 4-5:30pm Regular - 10/$140 or $15 Drop-InOrdinary - 10/$150 or $16 Drop-InAssociate - 10/$160 or $17 Drop-In

Core Focused Fit This is a core and body resistance program that will be both on and off the mat. Gymnastics serve as a foundational part of the movement sequences created in each class. This class will challenge your strength, stamina and balance.Location: CPACPSP W15REC409 Mon/Thurs 5:15-6:15pm8 Sessions: $80 Reg/$85 Ord/$90 Assoc

H Hatha Flow YogaCome and explore the foundations of Ha-

tha yoga, by developing breath and body awareness. Hatha postures are sequenced toallowfluidmovementfromoneasanato the next. This practice will progress at a comfortable pace, providing you with a challenge and opportunity to feel the strengthandfluidityofyourbody,whilecultivating a greater sense of well being. Please bring your own mat if possible. Minimal mats are available to borrow.Location: CPACoption 1PSP W15REC412 Tues Jan 6-Feb 17 9:30-10:45am7 Sessions $70 Reg/$80 Ord/$90 Assoc

option 2PSP W15REC433Thurs Jan 8-Feb 19 9:30-10:45am7 Sessions: $70 Reg/$80 Ord/$90 Assoc

High intensity Circuit TrainingThis is a socially motivated class comprised of 4-5, 8-10 minute circuits that will chal-lenge your mind and body! The class will incorporate rowing, spin, TRX, mat work and running. Location: CPACPSP W15REC408 Mon/Thurs Jan 5-29 4:15-5:15pm8 sessions: $80 Reg/$85 Ord/$90 Assoc

H introduction to Hatha YogaWould you like to learn about yoga in a judgment free, beginner friendly environ-ment? Here’s your chance! Come and explore the fundamentals of hatha yoga in-cluding breath and body awareness, basic postures, proper alignment, use of props

and much more! This course will help you develop your skills and confidence and start you on the path to a regular yoga practice. Course is suitable for beginners Please bring your own mat if possible. Minimal mats are available to borrow.Location: CPACoption 1PSP W15REC411Tues Jan6-Feb17 9:30-10:45am 7 Sessions: $70 Reg/$80 Ord/$90 Assoc

option 2PSP W15REC432Thur Jan8-Feb19 6:30-7:45pm7 Sessions: $70 Reg/$75 Ord/$80 Assoc

Spin ClassCome for a vigorous workout with a 45 minute indoor cycling class! This is an ef-fective workout, and is a great way to train during the off season. All ability levels are welcome as we work through a variety of routines and drills. Come out, and push yourself to your maximum while in a fun environment!Location: NACPSP W15REC418 Wed Jan 7-Feb18 5:30-6:30pmPSP W15REC419 Wed Feb 2-Apr 8 5:30-6:30pm7 Sessions: $70 Reg/$75 Ord/$80 Assoc

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Zumba!Zumba is a latin inspired fitness class great for all fitness levels. The easy to follow dance moves will have you grooving and shaking away so you don’t even feel how hard you are working. Join the party today and ditch the workout! Register for the full session and included in the fees is a free class!•Location:CPACoption 1PSP W15REC 410 Mon Jan 12-Mar 2 5:30-6:30pm$64 Regular/$72 Ordinary/$80 Associate

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Early Saturday morning, the pool at the Naden Athletic Centre is filled with laugh-ing, crying, sleeping and smiling children who are learning how to swim. My four-month-old son, Oliver, is one of them. At first, he was a little unsure. Then he

decided it was awful. Fortunately, daddy was able to prevail and soon enough Oli-ver settled down. Although he looked very concerned for the remainder of the lesson, he didn’t cry anymore. Despite his expression, sometime between

crying and the end of the lesson, Oliver de-cided that swimming was not so bad after all. He let us know he changed his mind during his next bath time by giggling and splashing water all over the floor insteadof looking up at us with big tear-filled eyes while he tried to decide if we’ll heed his whimpers and end bath-time sooner. Now he starts smiling when we put his swimsuit on and he doesn’t stop until after the les-sons are over. As a former lifeguard and swim instruc-

tor, it’s important to me that my son knows how to swim and how to stay safe in and around the water. Especially because ac-cording to the Lifesaving Society’s 2014 Annual Drowning Report, eight out of 10 drowning victims are male, and I don’t want my son to be a part of that statistic. The report also covers how the drowning

rate in British Columbia is still higher than the national average. Between the years of 2007 and 2011, there were 389 drownings in British Columbia, and while that is a 14 per cent decrease from the previous five-

year period, it is still a higher number than I would hope for. While the high number of water-related

fatalities can be explained in part by the coastal nature of the province as well as the large amounts of other natural bodies of water in the province, it is still something I would like to prepare my son for and pro-tect him from if at all possible. And that brings us back to swimming les-

sons. While he is in the Starfish level, Oli-verwilllearnhowtofloatandblowbubbles

with Daddy’s help. As he gets older, he will learn how to swim by himself and about water and boat safety. When he engages in recreational activities on or near the water he’ll be better able to protect himself and, with his knowledge, help his friends stay safe too. For more information about swimming

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How to RegisterTo register in any of the following Arena programs contact the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre at 250-363-1009. Or you can now register online for any PSP Program: www.pspesquimalt.ca

H Adult Hockey Skill Development These training sessions will cover puck handling, passing, shooting, position-ing, and skating. Continue on with your hockey development during the season. All levels welcome. Full gear required.Location: Wurtele ArenaW15REC404 Fridays Jan 16-Mar 20 4-5:30pm Regular - 10/$140 or $15 Drop-InOrdinary - 10/$150 or $16 Drop-InAssociate - 10/$160 or $17 Drop-In

intersection Hockey League To register for the Intersection Hockey League, please contact the Club President Dustin Matheson at [email protected].

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Casual SkateCome on out to the Wurtele arena to skate with your friends and family. Helmets are mandatory for all children under the age of 5 although we recommend all par-ticipants wear a helmet. Sticks and gear are allowed however no pucks or other projectile-able materials. Although we love our figure skaters jumps are not al-lowed during this time slot. Remember to bring your own skates as there are no skate rentals at Wurtele.Location: Wurtele ArenaW15REC424 Tue/Thur 11:30-12:50pm Sun 2:30-3:45pmCost: See below for details.

ShinnyWant a chance to hit the ice and play a pick-up game with other skaters? This is the perfect time to come out and play a pick up game with your friends. Please note that all players are required to wear full gear as outlined in the Canadian Forces National Sports Rule Book includ-ing a throat guard. All players also need to be over the age of 16.Location: Wurtele ArenaW15REC425 Mon/Wed/Fri 11:30-12:50pmCost: See below for details.

Sticks and Pucks The ice slot is the perfect time to come out and practice your stick handling skills on the ice with no pressure of your team or a game. Please note that all participants must wear a helmet and that full gear is

not allowed for anyone over the age of 12. There will be no nets on the ice allowing you access to the entire arena for practic-ing your skills as no games are allowed during this time slot. Pucks will not be provided for this time slot.Location: Wurtele ArenaW15REC423 Sat 2:30-3:45pmCost: See below for details.

valentine’s Day Sweetheart SkateCome join us for a special afternoon with your date or loved ones for this Valentine’s Day Skate. Skate or dance to the music and come grab some FREE hot chocolate to warm up afterwards. Please bring your own skates. Children must wear helmets.Location: Wurtele ArenaW15REC401 Sun, Feb 15 2:30-3:45pm FREE

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Strengthening the Forces offers Health Promotion Programs to assist Canadian Armed Forces members, their spouses, and civilian employees in taking control of their health and well-being. Maintaining a high level of health improves ones ability to perform effectively and safely on CAF operations, and contributes to a higher quality of life for everyone.All Health Promotion Programs are free of charge and open to CAF members (regular and reserve), their spouses, and civilian employees (Public and Non-Public). For more information on these courses or for spousal registration, contact the Health Promotion Office at 250-363-5621.

How to RegisterTo register for Health Promotion Programs that are marked * you must register through your Unit Training Coordinator. To register for all other programs, or if you are a military spouse and not a DND employee, please contact 250-363-5621 directly.

Butt out Self Help Increase your success in quitting smok-ing and sign up for Butt Out Self Help. Drop in to our clinic on Wednesdays from 9-11am or contact 250-363-5532 to book your appointment today!

*Creating an Addictions Free Workplace: Supervisor’s Training(Mite 117733) This program is designed specifically for the Canadian Armed Forces and for

personnel in leadership positions (MS and above). The course is designed to assist leaders to promote an addiction free cul-ture in their workplace. Participants learn about substance misuse, warning signs, effective interviewing skills, active listen-ing skills, enabling, and how to challenge and change unhealthy workplace cultures. (Course includes all three sessions)Wed Jan 14-28 8:30am-noonWed Mar 25-Apr 8 8:30am-noon

*iNTER-CoMM: Dealing with Conflict and improving Communication in Personal Relationships Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel and their family members who are interested in learning how to deal with conflictandimprovecommunicationintheir personal relationships will be able to participate in a new course called INTER-COMM. Director General Alternative Dispute Resolution (DGADR), Military Family Services (MFS) and Health Promo-tion (HP) program, Strengthening the Forces (STF), have partnered in the devel-opment of this course to give individuals in the CAF community the opportunity to increase their ability to communicate more effectively. (Course includes all three sessions)Wed Feb 4-25 8:30am-noon

*Managing Angry Moments (MAM)MAM teaches participants how to use anger constructively. It is a course intended for everyone as we all feel anger at various times. Participants gain a better under-

standing of their relationship with anger. This course is not anger management counselling and is not appropriate for individuals with severe anger management problems.Thur Feb 19-Mar 12 8:30am-noon (course includes all four sessions)Thur Apr 7-28 8:30am-noon (course includes all four sessions)

*Mental Fitness & Suicide Awareness for Supervisors (Mite 119531) MF&SA has replaced the ASIST course and has been designed specifically for the Canadian Armed Forces. The purpose of the program is to prepare personnel in leadership positions to promote mental fitness and to mitigate the incidence of mental health injuries including deliberate self-harm and suicide within the military community.Mon Jan 26 8:30am-4pmMon Apr 20 8:30am-4pm

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*unit Health Promotion Representative TrainingAre you interested in becoming a Unit Health Promotion Representative (UHPR)? UHPRs are required to have the permission of their CO and to take this half day training program to introduce them to the work of Health Promotion in the Formation. Join this vibrant group of Health Promoters and help create a healthy culture in the Canadian Armed Forces.Mon Jan 12 8:30am-noonMon Mar 2 8:30am-noon

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lead to good health, healthy weight maintenance and improved quality of life.Fri Feb 20-Mar 13 8:30am-noon (course includes all four sessions)

The MARPAC Health & Wellness Team is a group of helping professionals who work collaboratively to address health and wellness concerns in the MARPAC community. Our primary initiative is the MARPAC Health & Wellness Strategy - an ambitious project involving over 70 people determined to create a culture of health and wellness within the defence team in five priority areas:

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Ashley Tulloch had experienced three to four month deployments before but 2014 brought a longer challenge. Her husband, Leading Seaman Max Tulloch, was away for seven months with HMCS Regina be-fore returning for a course in August. Dur-ing that time apart, the casual child care service at the MFRC had a real positive impact in Ashley’s life. “It’s such a valuable service,” says Ashley

of the respite care for her two-and-a-half year old daughter Brianna. “It made the deployment easier. I can’t imagine the deployment without it.”Ashley was able to figure out the shorter

deployments but this longer one put a lot of pressure on her young family. It was a large number of days straight of solo par-enting. For her, this respite care was the best way to deal with this deployment. “I found it really tough this time,” says Ashley. “You are the sole person takingcare of your child.”From January to August, she brought

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it gave Brianna the opportunity to social-ize with other children in a mommy-free environment.

“(It’s) six hours a week to think about yourself,” says Ashley of the weekly mental break. She has used those hours to connect with friends, complete grocery shopping in peace or take some time for herself. Ashley was also pleased to see an improve-ment in the mood of her daughter from socializing with other children. She describes her experience with the

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Auto Hobby ClubAre you an auto enthusiast? Want to maintain that 1967 Mustang convertible? Whether you are an enthusiast or need to repair the family car, the Auto Hobby Club can provide you with:•Toolsandequipmentforchangingoiltorebuilding engines•Threefloorhoists,tirechanger,wheelbal-ancing equipment, brake lathe and welding equipment, diagnostic machine•Ondutycustodian•ConvenientlylocatedatWP1117•Nearly16yearsofCluboperationalexperience•HoursofoperationMon,ThurandFrifrom 6-10pm, Sat/Sun 9am-5pmConsider joining the club or take a facility tour by contacting President, Eric Langelaar at 250-363-2837 or by email at [email protected]. For questions associated with the Auto Hobby Club facility, phone 250-363-2526. CFB Esquimalt Power Boat ClubAre you interested in power boats, fishing or just something social to be involved with family and friends? If so, consider the CFB Power Boat Club. Sign up to experience the thrill of catching some delicious salmon or try something a bit larger with pacific halibut. If cruising is more your style, no problem, the Gulf and San Juan Islands, scenery is second to none, which people pay thousands of dollars to visit. All just minutes from our first rate 100 berth facili-ties located at Work Point. If you are new to boating, no problem, we have centuries of experience within our club members.

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Canadian Forces Sailing AssociationReady About! Want to enjoy the water on some-thing other than a warship? Join CFSA. We offer:•AdultandjuniorCYAapprovedsailingpro-grams •MooragesforRegularForcemembers•FullserviceandlicensedClubHouse•Clubreciprocalswithotheryachtclubsaroundthe world.•Afullcalendarofsocialactivities•Clubandinter-clubracing•Maintenanceyardwithbi-weeklyhauloutsThe Canadian Forces Sailing Association has been in Esquimalt for over 60 years. We are located at Monroe Head on the north side of Es-quimalt Harbour. Our memberships are very rea-sonable and CFSA is a great place to get involved with sailing, a sport that will last a lifetime. If you would like a tour or more information, contact the Club Commodore, Dave Mitchell at 250-363-4459, by email at [email protected] or visit our website at cfsa.wordpress.com.

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CFMETR Boat Club The CFMETR Boat Club is set in quiet Nanoose Bay, home to the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges. The Club is open to Canadian

Forces members, DND or DOD civilians associated with CFMETR. Club members enjoy:•Safeandenjoyableboating•Beautifulscenery•Affordable(limited)moorageAll dock space is currently spoken for. Members wishing to moor a vessel are now being placed on a waiting list. For more information, please contact club president Capt J.A. Manney at 250-468-5029, or by email at [email protected].

golf AssociationLooking to play a game in which you yell “fore,” shoot six, and write down five? Then the CFB Esquimalt Golf Associa-tion is the club for you! This club boasts one of CFB Esquimalt’s largest member-ships with roughly 600 people! This club purchases memberships at local golf courses and then sells and administers daily greens fee passes to our members out of the Naden Athletic Centre kiosk. Such benefits of this club include:

•Residentsandtemporarypersonnelreceive the benefits of club membership at a variety of courses, while the partici-pating golf clubs receive our patronage and spin off business year round. •Completelymemberfundedandnon-profit. •Wehold12summerand16wintermemberships at Olympic View, 6 at Arbutus Ridge, 5 at Gorge Vale and 4 each at Bear Mountain, Glen Meadows, Duncan Meadows, Ardmore, Cowichan, Metchosin, Prospect Lake and 2 at Royal Oak for a total of 53/57 memberships at 11 different courses. •WealsooffergolfatspecialratesforBear Mountain and special benefits at Island View driving ranges.This club provides the opportunity for members of the defence community to play golf at a number of local courses at reduced rates. Check out our web site, at www.cfbega.ca for all the details or contact the Club President, Carl Girard, at 250-363-4041 or via email at [email protected].

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Kayak ClubLike hanging out with seals and whales? Enjoy the benefit of living on the west coast with the CFB Esquimalt Kayak Club! This club offers instruction in ocean kayak-ing with an emphasis on safety and rescue techniques. All new members are given the club’s basic kayaking course, which is included as part of the membership fee. This course takes place over two days, the first day in the Naden Pool and the second on the ocean.Membership fee is currently only $75 plus tax per membership for military and DND civilian employees and their family members and $50 to renew your membership. Once you have become a member, you can enjoy the benefit of signing out a kayak fromourfleetof20+kayaksatanytime!Additionally, Club members enjoy the use of the pool on club evenings.Please visit our website www.pfkc.ca for more information or contact our chief [email protected].

MARPAC / CFB Esquimalt Motorcycle ClubThe focus of the Club is three-fold: To promote the social aspect of group rid-ing we aim to provide avenues for social-izing group-ride activitiesTo assist in self-help repair we provide lim-ited repair shop facilities and equipment (bike hoist, and fully kitted tool kit)if you are new to riding to provide rider mentorship from experienced riders that will assist new members and help them hone their skills in preparation for their motorcycle skills or Class 6 road tests, or even just to enhance everyday skill sets through road riding activities. Club members are proud of the CAF and enthusiastic members of the community and therefore staunchly promote SAFE driving habits. We are motorcycle enthusi-asts with a zest for riding! CAF, DND, Spouse, or Dependant: Re-gardless of bike type try us out! To find out more, contact Club President Bart Dennis: [email protected], Club Vice

PresidentYanceSheehan:[email protected] or Club Treasurer Brian MacLean: [email protected].

Model Railroad ClubThe Model Railroad Club started as an N Scale (1/160) NTRAK modular layout in December 1997. Currently the NTRAK layout is 30 feet by 36 feet. These mod-ules are updated as new techniques and experiences are gained including Digital Command Control systems. The HO Scale (1/87) modular layout is also 30 feet by 36 feet featuring both Digi-tal Command Control and Direct Current Control systems. Some modules depict a logging operation, mining operation and a locomotive servicing facility. Both of these layouts have been on public display and have won multiple awards as “Best Operating Layout”, “Favourite Operating Layout”, and “Best Module” at train shows in Victoria and Nanaimo. Our layout at “Christmas in the Village” is the perennial favourite display at the Saanich Historical


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Artefacts Society Christmas presentation.The club actively participates each year in the Victoria Train Show, Westshore Town Centre Hobby Show, Esquimalt Buccaneer Days, Nanaimo Regional Train Show, and the MARPAC Expo.All active or retired military members, DND and other Government Department employees are welcome and invited to join the CFB Esquimalt Model RR Club. The Club currently meets every Wednesday evening from 6-9:30pm and Saturday mornings from 8:30am-noon in the basement of building 1031 Work Point Barracks.Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EsquimaltMRRC.For further information, please contact PO1 Stu Blackbourn at 250-363-1666, cell 250-588-9653, email [email protected] or Harry Stinson at 250-665-7113, cell 250-213-1373, email [email protected].

Tri Forces Triathlon ClubAre you up for a challenge? Do you want to get fit and have fun? If you like setting goals and seeing them through, then tri-athlon may be the sport for you.The club offers:•Swimpracticeseverymorningfrom6-7:30am•CoachedtrackworkouteveryThursdayat 6pm •ElkLakeruneverySundayat9am•GrouprideseverySaturdayat9amAnnual membership is $35 for military members, $35 for associatesIt doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete; the club welcomes all ages and abilities. Consider coming out to a practice to see if the lifestyle of a triath-lete suits you. Contact the club president, LS Stephon Mullett at 250-363-1026 or by email at [email protected] for more information.

Work Point garden ClubDo you have a green thumb? Want to grow your own organic food year round? Whether you are an enthusiast or wish to learn the basics, the Garden Club can provide you with:•Yourownplottowork•Toolsandequipmentforworkingyourplot•Fencedagainstdeerandpets•On-sitewater•Availableatanytimeofthedaythatsuitsyou bestConsidering joining the club but want more information? Contact Dan Hill at 250-721-0052 or by email at [email protected].


The epidemic of childhood obesity is ris-ing globally. Although the risk factors for obesity are multifactorial, many are related to lifestyle and may be amenable to inter-vention. These factors include sedentary time and non-exercise activity thermo-genesis, as well as the frequency, intensity, amounts and types of physical activity. All Canadians need a physically active,

healthy lifestyle, beginning in their early years. Unfortunately, poor nutrition, in-activity, childhood obesity and declining fitness are common. The prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled over the last 25 years, with up to 26 per cent of young peo-ple (two to 17 years of age) overweight or obese, and 41 per cent of their Aboriginal peers. Health consequences of childhood obesity include insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, ob-structive sleep apnea, nonalcoholic ste-atohepatitis, poor self-esteem and a lower health-related quality of life. The etiology of obesity is multifactorial but key causes include excessive caloric intake, sedentary behaviour patterns, inadequate physical activity and lack of exercise. Youtharemoresedentarythaneverwith

the widespread availability of television, videos, video games, computers and mul-timedia phones. Social networking and entertainment through newer technolo-gies also play a role. Early childhood sed-entary behaviour patterns worsen with age. Children logging more than two hours of screen time/day are twice more

likely to be overweight or obese than peers watching fewer than one hour a day. inadequate physical activityCanadian youth fitness has declined sig-

nificantly and adiposity (fat) has increased since 1981. The CHMS demonstrated that only 7 per cent of Canadian youth ac-cumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity six or more days/week. Childhood moderate-to-vigor-ous physical activity decreases over time. Although participating in organized sport or recreation programs increases physical activity, issues of cost, accessibility and parental time commitment often reduce participation. Local parks and recreational facilities are often underutilized because of maintenance or safety issues. Sedentary behaviours and insufficient

unstructured free-play in the early years have negative impacts on healthy growth and development. Older children spend most of their daytime hours in schools where academic programming has gradu-ally displaced physical activity, a trend driven by the perceived negative effect of non-academic time on scholarly perfor-mance. However, research suggests that school-based physical activity and physical education do not interfere with, and may improve, student grades. Only 24 per cent of young Canadians ac-

tively commute (example, bicycle or walk) to school daily. All age groups have played less outdoors after school over the past decade.

School sports participation drops by an estimated 14 per cent (for boys) and 26 per cent (for girls) between grades six and 12.Benefits of aerobic physical activityRegular aerobic physical activity can help

to reduce weight, visceral/subcutaneous abdominal fat and systemic blood pressure in obese youth. It can also improve early markers of atherosclerosis (example, re-duced arterial stiffness), insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, sleep disordered breathing and cardiorespiratory fitness. Aerobic exercise is associated with positive self-concept and psychological well-being, as well as reduced anxiety/depression.Ten minutes of moderate-to-high impact

activities (such as running and jumping) performed two to three days/week can have a modest positive effect on bone min-eral density. Age-appropriate sedentary and physical activity guidelinesCanadian guidelines recommend that

infants accumulate supervised physi-cal activity several times a day, especially through floor-based play: tummy time,reaching, pushing, pulling and crawling. Children one to four years old should have both structured and unstructured activity (free play) for at least 180 minutes/day at any intensity. Activities should include play, games, transportation, recreation and physical education in a variety of environments.

Healthy active livingAre your children getting enough exercise?


Exposure to screen-based activities in children younger than two years should be discouraged. Toddlers two to four years old should be limited to educational pro-gramming of less than one hour/day.Canadian guidelines recommend that

recreational screen time (TV, computer, video games, multimedia phones) be lim-ited to no more than two hours/day for children aged five to nine. Children re-quire daily activity through play, games, sports, transportation, recreation, physi-cal education, or by exercising with fam-ily, or in school and community settings. Children should be accumulating more than 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity /day, including vigorous-intensity activities more than three days/week, and muscle/bone strengthening ac-tivities more than three days/week above and beyond the incidental physical activ-ity of daily living. More daily physical ac-tivity provides greater health benefits.The “passport to health” program, a tool

created to promote five servings of fruit or vegetables, two hours of screen time, one hour of physical activity, and zero sugar-sweetened drinks every day, can increase in-office detection of childhood obesity and engage families in behavioural change.Healthy active living is the goal for all

youth. Reducing sedentary time and rein-forcing individual, non-competitive and life-long involvement with sports or recre-ational physical activity are essential steps toward achieving this goal.Source: Canadian Paediatric Society

Healthy Active Living and Sports Medi-cine Committee, 2012. Healthy active liv-ing: Physical activity guidelines for children. To read the original statement, please visit: http://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/physical-activity-guidelines

Reducing sedentary activities

• Remove television sets and com-puters from bedrooms

• Avoid eating in front of the TV

• Replace screen time (TV, comput-er games, interactive cell phones, internet browsing, chat lines and related social media) with physical activity

• Avoid sitting for prolonged peri-ods of time and to increase active transportation

• Engage in games promoting physical activity rather than computer games

increasing physical activity

• Create individual physical activity prescriptions

• Post photos or posters demon-strating: families eating together without TV; children involved in ac-tive play/dancing during TV shows

• Provide current information about local activities for families, community events, or recreational programs

• Take breaks from sedentary activities

• Avoid sitting for prolonged periods

• Walk throughout the day

• Take the stairs

Strategies to improve healthy active living for children, adolescents and families

Barrier

Lack of time

Dislike for sports/ Lack sport-specific skills

Out of shape

Strategy

• Build activity into each day – active transportation• Take the stairs• Get off bus a stop early• Take PE in school• Play active games with friends

• Dance, swim, walk or hike with a friend or pet• Increase active hobbies/transportation

• Start slow – 10 min

Suggested strategies to common barriers to physical activity


Jon Chabun, MFRC

In 2006, Olga Minko made a short-term move to Victoria from her home in the Ukraine but fate extended her stay. Olga was here for two months as a visiting re-searcher doing graduate work on distance learning. Her work was her life. However, during those two months, something life changing happened – she met her future husband at salsa dancing. The big challenge came when she de-

cided to immigrate to Canada. In the first 18 months, Olga couldn’t work until the immigration process was complete. She went from being very work-oriented to doing nothing. Her husband Robert told her about the Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) and encouraged her to see what it had to offer.“In my first two years, the MFRC was

my saviour,” says Olga Minko, thankful that her husband referred her to the or-ganization. “The MFRC helped me to get through that (process) because it was really hard.”Olga would stay busy volunteering her

time at the centre in roles from child care to special events. Those 18 months were a huge adjustment for her. Volunteer-ing helped Olga get through those tough times.When it came to the military lifestyle,

she had no military experience to draw upon and didn’t know anyone else in the military. Being connected to the MFRC, gave her access to resources on the subject. Olga understood the “ups” and “downs”

of the military lifestyle, and the changes, transitions and emotions that come along with it. She was proactive in learning as much as

she could about it. Olga felt that it was important to “know what you’re com-mitting to” when she married into the lifestyle. She absorbed all the knowledge available at the MFRC – be it courses, training or books. She talked with military family members for their insights and she

talked with MFRC staff regularly to stay up-to-date on what might be helpful for her. “It made my life so much easier,” says

Olga of the MFRC resources. She says the lifestyle has a “constant uncertainty” and “you have to adapt all the time.” A little

help went a long way for her.Olga decided to take her experiences

adapting to Victoria and the military life-style as inspiration for her latest venture. In 2013, she started the Newcomers Con-nect group to help people new to Victoria that want to make new friends and learn more about the community. The group uses the Meetup.com website to organize hikes, tours, picnic trips and other social activities, and now boasts over 300 mem-bers after less than a year in operation. “Getting out prevents isolation,” says

Olga, who believes that military families can also benefit by networking. “The best way to learn is to get information.”

The power of making connections

olga Minko (second from left) at one of her Meetup events at glo Restaurant and Lounge with Nicole Alvarez (far left), Marco Faasse (second from right) and Liza Rogers (far right).

“in my first two years, the MFRC was my saviour.–Olga Minko


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In 2013, HMCS Regina families had to get know each other. The ship had swapped out 100 percent of their crew. There were several families brand new to the lifestyle. The ship was headed for a busy Fall in preparation for a lengthy 2014 deployment. When the ship’s coxswain started in June of 2013, she knew she needed to connect with the families. She set up a meeting with staff at the MFRC.“If we hadn’t established the relationship as

early as we did (with families), the deploy-ment wouldn’t have been as successful as it was,” says CPO1 Janet Graham-Smith, who acted as ship’s coxswain until August of 2014.One of the first things they did was com-

municate the ship’s plans months in advance and give people an idea of what to expect. With the support of the MFRC, the com-mand team wrote a letter to families that outlined expectations around the deploy-ment. Later that summer, the crew and the

families got together for a barbeque. Fami-lies starting going to MFRC coffee nights and began to make connections. People

got to know each other before the actual deployment. During the deployment, families would

continue to connect at weekly or monthly meet-ups. A popular part of the deployment activities were the Commanding Officer’s monthly presentations to families at the MFRC’s Sunday Information Sessions. “The C.O.’s briefings were awesome,” says

military spouse and Regina’s family network representative Tina Weatherell. “They would go out of their way to get photographs for families attending.” To keep the connection, family members

would work on crafts at these meet-ups and the MFRC would send them to the ship. For Valentine’s Day, the coxswain, with the help of some of the other sailors, decorated the canteen flats with hearts and the crewsearched the space to find their heart. “The adult men loved it,” says the coxswain

of the gesture. They would return to search for Easter egg crafts and father’s day kites in the coming months. The crew responded by creating fun vid-

eos and sending them back to the MFRC to share with families. The “100 days” video struck a chord with people by pairing pho-

tographs submitted by family members of life at home with pictures of the crew on the ship. The final product included hundreds and hundreds of photographs, and a lot of heartfelt messages. The ship reached out to the families and that small interaction helped open up communication lines even further. “That little video gave people permission to

email me,” says Janet. Families and members of the crew felt comfortable asking her for small favours. “Without that connection with the MFRC,

we wouldn’t have had a connection with fam-ilies,” she says. “It was huge for the families that there is the connection back and forth. The relationship made everything easy.”There were plenty of unknowns with the

deployment from when they were leaving, when they were coming back, an unexpected death, the change in mission and subsequent changes to leave. But according to Janet, that “as of August,

there was high morale on the ship.” “People felt like they were part of the de-

ployment from the beginning,” says Janet. “Youareonly as successful as your familiesare. If they are looked after, then I can do my job.”

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