News and Events

2010

Current Events

Pampered Chefs Cooking Show

Date: July 8th at 19:00
Location: MFRC – 330 Croil, building 471
Registration: Reception or by calling 613-998-4888

We’re hosting a cooking show! You’ll get to try a recipe and check out the tools used to make it…You’ll even learn some entertaining and cooking tips! So bring your friends and join us for a night of fun with the Pampered Chef. at the MFRC. Please reserve your spot ahead of time at the MFRC

Collective Kitchen (French activity)

Come and make enough food for a whole meal for your family while chatting and working together in a group.

Will start again in September, but twice a month. Registration (including registration for childcare at the MFRC) must be 48 hours in advance to allow for the purchase of the ingredients and staffing.

A deposit of $15 will be collected per session with the possibility of an additional cost for certain meals.

Padre’s building, Building 469 (De Niverville street, Uplands site)

For more information and to register contact Valerie at 613-249-8043 or by email at :
Cuisine-collective-ottawa@hotmail.com

Past Events

Tomboy Tools

TOMBOY TOOLS is a company focused on providing tools and home improvement techniques for women. Enjoy an evening learning about the Tomboy Tools product line which ranges from ergonomically designed “PINK” tools that every women should have in her “PINK” tool box: painting products, to gardening tools, to auto kits. Tomboy Tools provides home improvement solutions for YOU, the female do-it yourselfer. You'll find well made, quality tools designed to fit a woman’s smaller hand. Come and enjoy a evening with Cheryl Bush, "Tomboy of the Year" for Canada, and enjoy a "Tool Box 101" tool party.

Tomboy Cheryl’s mission is to encourage & empower women to become confident and competent homeowners and Do-It-Herselfers (DIH) in a fun & flexible learning environment. "Come out and let your Pony-Tail-Fly."

MFRC-NCR’s International Women’s Day Outing

Saturday, March 6th, 2010 8:30 am to 10:30 pm

Ride in a luxurious coach to Laval, Quebec where you can rejuvenate at an outdoor spa, shop in Quebec’s 2nd largest indoor mall, wander through boutiques or walk on the moon at the Cosmodôme Space Science Centre. Afterwards, be entertained while enjoying a mouthwatering meal at “Le Milsa” (www.lemilsa.com) before returning to the comfort of your own bed.

See full details here

Choose your package and register by February 26th at 998-4888 or call Diane at 613-998-4833 for more information.

Winter Fun Day a huge success

Thank you to our sponsors who made this event possible. For a list of our fantastic sponsors please click here!

2009

Kids Klub Family Literary Day
The Kids’ Klub has had lots of fun participating in Family Literary Day which is January 27th of each year. To see photos of the event click here

ELC & CAPP Craft Fair- RA Centre
The MFRC Early Learning Center and Child and Parent Programs hosted a Craft Fair on Saturday, April 25th, 2009. To see photos and details about the event click here

Kids's Klub Graduation Party and Talent show
MFRC Kids’ Klub held its June Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony along with the School-age Talent Show for the third year in a row. To see photos of the event click here

ELC and CAAP Graduation
For two years now, the MFRC Early Learning Center has held its Graduation Ceremony in June celebrating the end of the year along with CAPP (Child and Parent Programs). To see photos of the event click here

Kids Klub Field Trips
The Kids Klub has participated in many field trips over the last three years. To see photos of the event click here

Maple Sugar Festival at Richelieu Park
On April 5th 2009 the MFRC-NCR participated in the Lumberjack competition and came in second place just behind the Ottawa Police. To see photos of the event click here

Third Annual Volunteer Breakfast
On April 30th 2009, the Annual Volunteer Breakfast was held to mark National Volunteer Week. To see photos of the event click here

Volunteer Appreciation Evening
Volunteers were invited to attend the Annual PSP/ MFRC-NCR Volunteer Appreciation Evening on June 6 at Tudor Hall. To see photos of the event click here

Ontario Volunteer Awards
The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration hosted the 2009 Ontario Volunteer Awards on June 11 at Tudor Hall to acknowledge volunteers who have been outstanding in their volunteer work. To see photos of the event click here

Kids Klub Cooking Club
The Kids Club children get the chance to cook... and eat what they prepare! To see photos of the event click here

2008

Annual Volunteer Breakfast
On May 2nd 2008 the manager of volunteer services held the annual volunteer breakfast. To see photos of the event click here

Ontario Volunteer Award
On June 5 2008, David Walsh, a dedicated volunteer at the MFRC, received an award. To see photos of the event click here

Volunteer Appreciation Evening
On June 6th volunteers got together at Rideau Carleton Raceway for the annual volunteer appreciation sponsored in part by SISIP. To see photos of the event click here

Army Run 2008
On September 21st 2008 26 volunteer and staff got together and hosted a water station along the 1/2 marathon route. To see photos of the
event click here

First Graduating class of the SLT Program
12 students graduated from the Second Language Training Program at the MFRC-NCR in the fall 2008. To see photos of the event click here

Santa's Parade of Lights in Orleans
On November 29th 2008, the MFRC-NCR participated in the Santa's Parade of Lights. To see photos of the event click here

Kids Klub Christmas Concert
The MFRC Kids Klub has held a mid-December Christmas Concert for the past 3 years. To see photos of the event click here

2007

Santa Clause Parade - Orleans
On November 24, MFRC participated in the Orleans Santa Clause Parade and won an award for our float entry. To see photos and details about the event click here.

Youth Volunteer Appreciation Day
On August 23, our youth volunteers celebrated all their hard work by cruising down the Rideau Canal...
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BRAT Benefit Concert!
On July 21, Youth Bringing Communities Together organized a benefit concert to raise awareness....
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Volunteer Appreciation Evening! Yahoo!
This year's PSP / MFRC-NCR Volunteer Appreciation was held on June 8 at the Lone Star Ranch....
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Fantastic Volunteer Breakfast!
The First Annual MFRC-NCR Volunteer Breakfast, held during National Volunteer Week on April 20, 2007...
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XX All The Way!
The MFRC-NCR Women's Day outing on March 31 was a great success! More than 50 ladies participated in...
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2006

Fantastic Deployment Christmas Party
On December 10, 2006, the MFRC-NCR Deployment Services Department hosted a Christmas party for families of deployed members...
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Invisible Ribbon Campaign 2006
The Invisible Ribbon Campaign promotes public awareness and provides recognition of the contributions made by military families...
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Spooktacular Hallowe’en Success!
The Teen Centre pulled off its third successful Haunted House Fundraiser this past Fall...
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The Sky's the Limit For Teen Volunteers
Earlier this year, the MFRC thanked its youth volunteers for the passion, energy, and creativity they bring to the organization...
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Governor General Becomes Patron of Military Family Services Program
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, has graciously accepted the position of Patron of the Military Family Services Program (MFSP).
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Volunteer Appreciation A Success!
This past June, the MFRC and PSP hosted an evening in recognition of their dedicated adult volunteers.
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Message from the Minister of Defence
Gordon O'Connor, Minister of Defence, had a message to share on the occasion of Canadian Forces Day.
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Open Letter to the Public from Senator Downe
The Honourable Senator Percy Downe presents a letter and potential call to action for all Canadian military members.
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Volunteer Recognition for Dr. Kaboom
David McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, presented a certificate of recognition to CPO2 David Ascroft for his volunteer initiatives with youth in the community. Click here for more details.

Address by the Prime Minister to Canadian Forces in Afghanistan
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper addressed the troops in Afghanistan on March 13, 2006.
Click here for a transcript of his address.