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Counselling Services
The MFRC counselling team is here for support and guidance. The counsellors are available via virtual counselling, as well as email and phone.
Contact any of our counsellors by email or phone to see how they can help meet your needs.
Ryan:
shilomfrc.rb@outlook.com
ryan.blackman@forces.gc.ca
or call local 3329
Carolyn:
shilomfrc.csl@outlook.com
carolyn.senchuk-lavergne@forces.gc.ca
or call local 3627
Nicole:
shilomfrc.no@outlook.com
nicole.oliver@forces.gc.ca
or call local 4106
And don't forget the Family Information Line is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week if you need to speak to someone right away. 1-800-866-4546.
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The Veteran Family Program Coordinator, Ashley Constable, is available for virtual services & support during this time.
Ashley can be reached by phone at 204-765-3000 ext. 4557 or by email shilovfp@gmail.com
You can also visit our website for more information on the VFP program.
Release Support
Are you releasing or thinking about releasing from the Military? Book a virtual appointment with the VFPC to review the steps involved in the process, start planning, and obtain important information to support you in your transition. There are many benefits and programs available to you and your family, even after you release.
Email Ashley at shilovfp@gmail.com to book your one-on-one session.
One-on-One Self Care Workshops
Available to ALL community members - Available upon request
If you are struggling to work self care into your new schedule, or would just like some tips and tricks, you can book an appointment for one-on-one support and planning with the VFPC. After reviewing some self care strategies and exploring what self care looks like for you, you will be able to complete your very own self care plan. Self care is so important for fostering resilience and managing stress.
Email Ashley at shilovfp@gmail.com to book your one-on-one session.
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
We want to know what your interests are! Tell us what kinds of adult programs, workshops and/or activities you’d be interested in attending at the MFRC!
These could be onsite or virtual!
Send us your suggestions by contacting Linda, Adult Program Co-ordinator at linda.beauchemin@forces.gc.ca
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Shilo MFRC Book Club
Do you love reading, discussions and getting together with old and new friends? Carleen and the Shilo MFRC are starting a book club. Join us in person or a virtual option will be available. One meeting a month and coffee/tea will be available.
Tuesday, November 3
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Adults only
$2 drop in fee
REGISTER HERE by noon on Wednesday, October 28
Remembrance Day Painting
Poppy canvas. What a great way to honor our veterans.
Tuesday, November 10
6:30-8:30 p.m.
$15 per participant
$10 per participant dealing with deployment
Meet @ the MFRC
REGISTER HERE by noon on Friday, November 6
*offsite childcare vouchers available for families dealing with deployment.
Peinture du jour du Souvenir
Toile de coquelicot. Quelle belle façon d’honorer nos anciens combattants.
mardi le 10 novembre
18h30 à 20h30
15 $ par participant
10 $ pour les familles qui vie un déploiement
INSCRIVEZ-VOUS ICI avant vendredi midi le 6 novembre
*bons de garde d’enfants hors site pour les familles qui vie un déploiement
Crafting the Day Away
Join us via Zoom for a Craft Day from you own home. Enjoy an afternoon and/or evening of working on your project while sharing ideas and socializing with others in our community.
Saturday, November 21
1:00-9:00 p.m.
$2 per participant
REGISTER HERE by noon on Wednesday, November 18
Min: 6
Bricoler toute la journée
Rejoignez-nous via Zoom pour une journée artisanale en directe de votre maison. Profitez d'un après-midi et/ou une soirée pour travailler sur votre projet tout en partageant des idées et en socialisant avec d'autres membres de notre communauté.
samedi le 21 novembre
13h à 21h
$2
INSCRIVEZ-VOUS ICI avant mercredi midi le 18 novembre
Min: 6
Connection française – “French Connections”
Nous allons nous réunir pour bonne conversation et profiter d’un repas de Rick’s. Dépistage et masques pour les participants pendants ce programme.
vendredi le 27 novembre
18h30
coût du repas à vos frais
CRFM
INSCRIVEZ-VOUS ICI avant mercredi midi le 25 novembre
Contactez Linda au 204-765-3000 poste 4553 pour plus amples informations.
*depending on Covid-19, program delivery may have to change to virtual.
If you have any questions or would like to make a suggestion for an adult program, please contact the Adult Program Coordinator, Linda, by email linda.beauchemin@forces.gc.ca
Contactez Linda au 204-765-3000 poste 4553 pour plus amples informations.
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Resume Consultations (virtual)
Are you interested in having your resume reviewed? If you want to book a virtual appointment with our Employment Coordinator to review your current resume, tailor your resume for a specific job/industry or get suggestions on how to start developing a new resume, email shilomfrc.ch@outlook.com or christine.helgason@forces.gc.ca
Career Development Coaching (one-on-one, virtual)
Are you looking for assistance with self-assessment, resume development, job search and interview practice? Career Development Coaching might be the perfect fit.
To book an appointment with our Employment Coordinator Christine, email shilomfrc.ch@outlook.com or christine.helgason@forces.gc.ca
Career Development typically consists of 6 – 8 one hour appointments
Self-directed Career Development Resources:
Federal
You will find several valuable resources on this site: finding a job, choosing a career and exploring the market.
Specifically under Choosing a Career you can:
- take career quizzes
- review job profiles; and
- match your current skills.
You can also browse jobs currently available in essential services!
Consider downloading the mobile app!
Provincial
Create a comprehensive career plan: get to know yourself, explore education and training and explore the world of work; job search resources; resume and cover letter builder and so much more!
Other Resources:
- Province of Manitoba careers
- Federal Government careers
- Military Spouse Employment Initiative – Casual Inventory
- Military Spouse Employment Network (through Military Family Services)
- Inspiring connection - explore job openings, chat with hiring managers and grow your network in search of employment opportunities
- Join from anywhere - no travel needed to participate in the online Network, access the job board and connect with employers during the virtual career fairs.
- Who can join - spouses or partners (married or common-law) of actively serving Regular or Reserve Canadian Armed Forces members. Veteran spouses, transitioning to post-service life, are also eligible to access the Network.
- Spouses/Partners, Jobe seekers - ready to start using the MFS Spousal Employment Network. Join the network HERE to begin connecting with employers and their job openings
- What will it take to get started - two minutes to fill out an online registration form, provide your name and email address, and affirm that you are a Canadian Armed Forces members' spouse or partner
Facebook
The Employment Program Facebook page is being updated regularly; it will be populated with links to information, resources and other valuable content, as well as the Friday Funny post. Check it out!
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Debit/Credit
Payments for OCC and MFRC programs can be made
over the phone by credit card or at the MFRC reception desk
by debit or credit card.
Please remember that in order for your registration to be complete, payment must be made by the program registration deadline - if not, the registrant will be removed from the program.
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Second Language Training
Are you interested in studying English or French virtually? Please contact Christine, our SLT Coordinator by email at shilomfrc.ch@outlook.com for more information for remote classes or about applying for a Rosetta Stone licence.
Language Learning with Netflix
Improve your skills on your own, effectively and enjoyably, by watching films and series in the language you study.
- Subtitles are shown in two languages, allowing you to compare the original audio and text with a translation in your language.
- The extension allows you to listen to subtitles one at a time, and to change the playback speed.
- There's a pop-up dictionary, and the extension suggest the most important words for you to learn.
Check out their special catalogue to find films and series in the language you study. Their extension runs on Google Chrome on desktop and laptop computers running Windows and MacOS. You will need an active Netflix subscription.
Duolingo
If you want learning to be fun in a game-like setting, Duolingo is a great place to start. You can learn vocabulary, conjugation, reading, writing, pronunciation, and listening skills on the app in a way that is competitive and fun. Duolingo has been ranked as the highest-rated French learning app on the Apple App Store for good reason. It’s free, fun, easy to use, and gets you the basics fast.
SpeakingPal
Recommended as one of the best apps for English educators and learners, SpeakingPal allow users to record and compare their speech with a native English speaker. This amazing app combines video with automatic speech recognition software that tests your English speaking skills. You just have to speak with a video character and get immediate response on how well you said and pronounced all your English words. In short, this app basically understands and rates your speech.
Classics2Go Collection (French)
Reading in a language you are trying to learn is a must. That’s why this free app is so great.
The French Classics2Go Collection has a large selection of fairy tales and other simple, classic children’s stories that you can read at an early stage in your French learning. Not only are these stories familiar, making the vocab and grammar concepts at play easy to digest, but Classics2Go even cross-links with its English app so you can read the versions side by side for a refresher. Plus, once you are getting more fluent, you can easily explore the library for some more complex books like Les Trois Mousquetaires or Madame Bovary.
Formation de langue seconde
Vous voulez apprendre l'anglais ou le français virtuellement ? Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, ou pour faire demande pour une licence Rosetta Stone, communiquez avec Christine, notre coordonnatrice de langue seconde au shilomfrc.ch@outlook.com.
Perfectionnement linguistique avec Netflix
Améliorez vos compétences par vous-même, de manière efficace et agréable, en regardant des films et des séries dans la langue que vous étudiez.
- Les sous-titres sont affichés en deux langues, ce qui vous permet de comparer l'audio et le texte d'origine avec une traduction dans votre langue.
- L'extension vous permet d'écouter les sous-titres un par un et de modifier la vitesse de lecture.
- Il y a un dictionnaire contextuel et l'extension vous suggère les mots les plus importants à apprendre.
Consultez leur catalogue spécial pour trouver des films et des séries dans la langue que vous étudiez. Leur extension fonctionne sur Google Chrome sur les ordinateurs de bureau et portables exécutant Windows et MacOS. Vous aurez besoin d'un abonnement Neftlix actif.
Duolingo
Si vous voulez apprendre de façon amusante tout en jouant, Duolingo est l'appli pour vous. Vous pouvez apprendre le vocabulaire, les conjugaisons, la lecture, l'écriture, la prononciation et la compréhension orale façon compétitive et agréable. Duolingo a reçu la plus haute cote parmi les applis d'apprentissage du français disponibles chez Apple, et pour de bonnes raisons. C'est gratuit, amusant, facile à utiliser, et vous offre les connaissances de base.
SpeakingPal
Recommandé comme une des meilleures appli pour ceux qui enseignent et apprennent l'anglais, SpeakingPal permet à l'utilisateur d'enregistrer et de comparer leur dialogue à celui d'un anglophone. Cette merveilleuse appli combine vidéo et logiciel de reconnaissance de la parole pour évaluer vos compétences orales en anglais. Vous n'avez qu'à parler avec un personnage vidéo pour obtenir une réponse immédiate sur votre prononciation en anglais. Bref, cette appli comprend et évalue vos paroles.
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Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-K classes are on hold for the time being.
Please watch the Shilo MFRC Facebook page for updates on the future of the program.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Deployment Date Night: Pyjama Pizza Party!!!
No cooking. No dishes. Enjoy a meal on us! Join Alexa & Jenn at the MFRC while sporting your most comfortable and warmest of pyjamas for an evening of food, chit chat and games.
Friday, November 20
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Adults only
REGISTER HERE by Friday, November 13
*offsite childcare vouchers available
Road to Mental Readiness: Phase III – Pre Deployment Workshop
A mental health workshop specifically for families preparing for a deployment. Why is it one minute you can’t stand the thought of your loved one leaving and the next minute you’re kicking them out the door? We will discuss mental health as a continuum, the effects stress can have on a person’s wellness and provide you tools for healthy coping. Families are encouraged to take this workshop prior to their loved one leaving. Schedule a virtual one-on-one session at your convenience by contacting alexa.kullberg@forces.gc.ca.
Road to Mental Readiness: Phase V - Reunion & Reintegration Workshop
Recognizes the challenges you experienced throughout your separation and celebrates your successes. Are both excited and nervous for your loved one to come home? We will discuss the effects that stress has on the body and provide you with tools to prepare for when your loved one is home. Schedule a virtual one-on-one session at your convenience by contacting alexa.kullberg@forces.gc.ca
Resilience Recognition Program
Description:
The Resilience Recognition Program awards military families a gift of appreciation to recognize the strength and perseverance they demonstrate during a deployment or frequent separation from their family.
Eligibility:
Military families who are the primary contact of a CAF member, who has been away from the home for work related purposes for a minimum of 120 non-consecutive days beginning October 1, 2019 are eligible to register for the program. An MFRC Family Information Form or a military CFTPO document is required. The MFRC may contact you for further information regarding eligibility.
Fill out the registration form HERE
Nominations:
Do you know someone who has persevered through a deployment or frequent separation but does not meet the eligibility requirements? Nominate them for the Resilience Recognition Program by contacting the MFRC Deployment Coordinator at alexa.kullberg@forces.gc.ca.
*if you have any questions about eligibility, contact Alexa at alexa.kullberg@forces.gc.ca
Morale Mail Update
Canada Post is now accepting morale mail and shipping it for free! Please take morale mail parcels and letters to a Canada Post office for delivery. The MFRC does not accept letters or parcels addressed to “Any Canadian Armed Forces Soldier.”
Effective October 13, 2020 to January 8, 2021
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When attending Youth programs or Youth Hangouts, please remember:
- check-in is at the Youth Centre doors (back of building)
- bring a water bottle, as the water fountain is not accessible
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We have taken extra precautions and added new procedures to keep everyone safe while participating in our youth programs! Please review the procedures HERE.
Just a reminder - payment for programs are due the same day registration closes.
I would again, like to thank everyone for your patience and cooperation during this adjustment period. Any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Take care!
Shannon Chapman
shannon.chapman@forces.gc.ca
YOUTH CENTRE HANGOUTS
Due to current events Youth Centre Hangouts will be replacing Youth Center membership and Drop ins until further notice. Hangouts will require pre-registration and there is a flat fee of $2.00/child per night. Hangouts will be mostly un-structured, with a variety of activities for your child to participate in, including our canteen (extra cost). Planned activities can be found on our Youth Programs calendar which is available on the Shilo MFRC Youth Programs Facebook page and also the MFRC website.
Youth Information forms must be completed prior to your child attending.
Information Forms are available:
- Online
- Printable forms are available at the Shilo MFRC website; or
- Paper copies are available at the MFRC reception desk or at the Youth Centre.
Youth Centre Hang out Times for November
(pre registration required for youth K-6 ~ dates & times are subject to change. Watch Facebook for more information.)
Wednesdays (Nov 4, 18, 25 & Dec 2)
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Youth in Kindergarten-grade 2
$2 per participant
REGISTER HERE by Monday, November 2
-OR-
7:45- 9:45 p.m.
Youth in grades 7-12 (no registration required)
$2 per participant
Mondays (Nov 9, 16, 23 & 30)
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Youth in grades 3-6
$2 per participant
REGISTER HERE by Monday, November 2
-OR-
7:45- 9:45 p.m.
Youth in grades 7-12 (no registration required)
$2 per participant
YOUTH PROGRAMS
*Reminder: only one child per registration - failure to do so
may result in a child getting missed from the program
Movie Night (K-2)
Come for popcorn and a movie! Movie to be determined.
Tuesday, November 10
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Youth in Kindergarten-grade 2
$2 per participant
REGISTER HERE by Thursday, November 5
Disney Day
Who doesn’t like all the classic Disney characters?
Sunday, November 15
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Youth in Kindergarten-grade 6
$3 per participant
REGISTER HERE by Thursday, November 5
Movie Night (3-6)
Come for popcorn and a movie! Movie to be determined.
Tuesday, November 26
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Youth in grades 3-6
$2 per participant
REGISTER HERE by Thursday, November 19
Pizza & Chill
Name says it all! Come for some pizza, stay and hang with friends.
Saturday, November 28
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Youth in grades 7-12
$5 per participant
REGISTER HERE by Thursday, November 19
Santa’s Workshop
Come join us in making a little gift for Mom, Dad or someone special in your life. Sorry loved ones… no details on what we will make!
Saturday, December 5
12:00-2:00 p.m.
Youth in Kindergarten-grade 2
$3 per participant
REGISTER HERE by Thursday, November 26
-OR-
Saturday, December 5
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Youth in grades 3-6
$3 per participant
REGISTER HERE by Thursday, November 26
IN-SERVICE DAYS
*Reminder: only one child per registration - failure to do so
may result in a child getting missed from the program
Under the Sea (École O’Kelly School)
Join us in exploring the big blue sea and the creatures it has to offer!
Monday, November 2
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Youth in Kindergarten-grade 6
$20 per participant
REGISTER HERE by Thursday, October 29
PJ Day (École O’Kelly School)
Who doesn’t want to spend the day in their pyjamas? Activities in the morning with movie and popcorn in the afternoon.
Tuesday, November 3
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Youth in Kindergarten-grade 6
$20 per participant
REGISTER HERE by Thursday, October 29
STEM PD Day (École La Source)
STEM includes science, technology, engineering, and math. We will be creating simple projects full of fun all day long!
Friday, November 13
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Youth in Kindergarten-grade 6
$20 per participant
REGISTER HERE by Thursday, November 5
STEM PD Day (École O’Kelly School)
STEM includes science, technology, engineering, and math. We will be creating simple projects full of fun all day long!
Friday, November 20
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Youth in Kindergarten-grade 6
$20 per participant
REGISTER HERE by Thursday, November 12
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Programs are being delivered in person at this time, however,
program delivery method is subject to change due to impact of Covid-19
REMINDER: once you have registered your child for a program, please ensure the
payment is made by the program deadline.
If your payment is not received, your child’s name will be removed from the list
and a child on the waitlist will be added.
If a family repeatedly registers for programs and then doesn't pay by the deadline, we may have to refuse enrolment for future programs or implement a no show fee – if you’ve registered your child and know they’re unable to attend please call the front desk and let them know.
Construction Creations
This program is designed for the children who love nothing more than to sit and build amazing creations. A variety of building materials such as blocks, Lego, and cardboard boxes will be available for your child’s imaginations to take flight!
Friday, November 6
9:15-11:15 a.m.
Children ages 2-3
$5 per participant
REGISTER HERE by noon on Friday, October 30
Max: 8
-OR-
Friday, November 6
1:15-3:15 p.m.
Children ages 4-5 (not in kindergarten)
$5 per participant
REGISTER HERE by noon on Friday, October 30
Max: 8
Baby Club
On the first Tuesday of every month we will hold our monthly facilitated group session that will include discussions, resources, games, art activities, prize draws and even a few special guest speakers! For the remaining Tuesday’s, Baby Club will be un-facilitated so parents & children can get the chance to know each other in a safe & fun environment!
*Pre-registration is required for the facilitated sessions only – all other sessions are open to walk-ins*
Tuesdays (Nov 10, 17 & 24) ~ no session on Nov 3
9:15-11:15
Parent(s) with children 0-24 months
No cost to participant
Meet in the preschool program room
REGISTER HERE by noon on Tuesday, November 3 (pre-registration is for the first session only)
No max
Real Life Heroes
If you look out in the world you will see that we interact with real life heroes in our everyday lives! We will be working together to identify and celebrate the different community helpers that keep us safe as well as creating some art and playing games to explore what it really takes to be a hero.
Monday, November 9
9:15-11:15 a.m.
Children ages 2-5 (not in kindergarten)
$5 per participant
REGISTER HERE by noon on Monday, November 2
Max: 8
Spectacular Science
Join us as we explore different scientific concepts such as physics, gravity, density and energy with a variety of fun and hands on experiments. This program has the potential to get messy so come prepared in your play clothes and be ready to have fun!
Monday, November 16
9:15-11:15 a.m.
Children ages 2-3
$5 per participant
REGISTER HERE by noon on Monday, November 9
Max: 8
-OR-
Monday, November 16
1:15-3:15 p.m.
Children ages 4-5 (not in kindergarten)
$5 per participant
REGISTER HERE by noon on Monday, November 9
Max: 8
Preschool Picassos
Life is colorful and so are we! For this program we’ll be tapping into our artistic sides to create beautiful and unique pieces of art to take home!
Monday, November 23
9:15-11:15 a.m.
Children ages 2-3
$5 per participant
REGISTER HERE by noon on Monday, November 16
Max: 8
-OR-
Monday, November 23
1:15-3:15 p.m.
Children ages 4-5 (not in kindergarten)
$5 per participant
REGISTER HERE by noon on Monday, November 16
Max: 8
Rad Recyclables
Join us as we discover the many ways we can bring recycled materials back to life! We will build, create, and explore several types of recyclables to see what art, science and other activities we can come up with!
Friday, November 27
9:15-11:15 a.m.
Children ages 2-5 (not in kindergarten)
$5 per participant
REGISTER HERE by noon on Friday, November 20
Max: 8
Dr. Seuss on the Loose
Jump into the crazy & wonderful world of Dr. Seuss with some easy science activities, crazy art projects and a few wacky games!
Monday, November 30
1:15-3:15 p.m.
Children ages 2-5 (not in kindergarten)
$5 per participant
REGISTER HERE by noon on Monday, November 23
Max: 8
*If you have any questions about the programs being offered or any other preschool program related questions, please contact the Children Services Director at smfrc.daycare@outlook.com.
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OCC Hours of Operation for November:
Tuesdays
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
$24 per child per day
*bookings will be made for full days only*
Wednesdays & Thursdays
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
$12 per child
*bookings will be made for 1/2 days only*
All families must pre-pay in order to reserve a spot.
All programs and services are subjected to change due to Covid-19
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Our mailing address is:
Shilo Military Family Resource Centre
Box 5000 Stn Main Building T-114
Shilo, MB R0K 2A0
Canada
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