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Toronto Military Family Resource CentreTMFRC fosters the unique strength of families withinCanadian Forces. Within the organization we focus onthe following key areas:Community Integration & Information and Referral Services;Family Separation and Reunion; Prevention, Support andIntervention; Child and Youth Development and Parent Support;Personal Development and Second Language Training; VolunteerDevelopment; Full-time child care services.To find out more about us, visit our website www.familyforce.caand sign up for our newsletter by contacting Lia Popovici atlia.popovici@forces.gc.ca or by calling 416 633 6200 ext. 4311.TMFRC Highlights:OC A Coy Maj Harry Pedwell delivers briefing to troopsUpcoming fundraising campaign with the Gapand Old NavyDate: April 16th and 17th, 2010.TMFRC is partnering with The Gap and Old Navy to raise funds tosupport our centre that supports families of our troops. They willbe running a promotional event at 8 store locations in the GTA,five of which are: Eaton Centre, Yorkdale, Square One, Erin MillsTown Centre, Old Navy across from Sherway Mall. Customerswill have the opportunity to donate to our centre. We intend tohave volunteers and staff at each location with TMFRC programsinformation. Please inform military members and their familiesabout this event and garner support for our centre so we cancontinue to support families of the military. For more informationplease contact Cathy Turalinski at Catherine.Turalinski@forces.gc.ca or call 416 633 6200 ext. 4312.Strengthening the Blended Family BondsSgt Jeff Leandro measuring a Highlander for a new, custom-fitting ruck sacksDate: April 28th 2010 Time: 7:00-8:30 pmLocation: TMFRCThis workshop will cover topics such as understanding theblended family, conversations a couple needs to have, maintainingconnections, exploring parent/child relationships, creatingboundaries and tips for creating cohesive blended family!For more information visit: www.thesmartdivorce.com.Please RSVP to Katie Stock, 416-633-6200 ext 4330 orKatie.stock@forces.gc.caAnnual Military Family BBQDate: September, 2010 Time: To be determinedLocation: TMFRCAll military and DND members and their families are invited to theAnnual Military Family BBQ. There will be activities for all ages!We expect to have 500 participants. For more information pleasecontact Grace Mellberg at Grace.Mellberg@forces.gc.ca orcall 416 633 6200 ext. 4229.2 Highlanders in Haiti, Major Mike Walker (now in the Black Watch) andSgt Nathan Ronaldson7 THE FALCON, SPRING 2010