3. HMCS Calgary Command Team
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From Left to
Right:
Executive
Officer – Cdr
Meghan Coates
Commanding
Officer – Cdr
Mark O’Donohue
Coxswain –
CPO1 Mark
Chambers
4. What We Have Been Up To
• Calgary is currently operating
under a peacetime sailing
routine. This allows for
maximum crew rest while
enabling us to prepare the
ship for upcoming operations.
ce qu'on a fait jusqu'à aujourd'hui
5. What We Have Been Up To
ce qu'on a fait jusqu'à aujourd'hui
Pictured Above: HMCS Calgary’s Crew enjoys some sports and a locally delivered meal during their stay in
Pearl Harbor.
L’ équipage se détend avec des activités physiques comme du sport et un repas regional à Pearl Harbor.
6. Fun Facts
• 5,544 Cups of Coffee consumed since 26 Feb (Over a kilogram of pure
caffeine)
• 5544 tasses de café ont été consommé depuis le 26 Fév (ça équivaut à 1
kilogramme de caféine)
• Most popular Canteen Candy: Fuzzy Peaches
• Le bonbon le plus populaire: Fuzzy Peaches
• Over 3900 eggs eaten (Would require 354 hens to support ships daily
intake)
• Plus de 3900 oeufs ont été consommés (il faudra 354 poules pour supporter
la consommation quotidienne d’oeuf du navire)
• Bridge Crew have collectively climbed over 25,000 feet just travelling to their
watches since Feb 26. (Nearly the same height as mount Everest.)
Accounting for all the vertical travel of the entire crew would be a much
higher number.
• L’ équipe du corp ont montés plus de 25000 pieds lors de leurs vigies depuis
le 26 Fév (c’est une élévation similaire au Mont Everest)
7. Mail Services – esquimaltmfrc.com
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Mailing Address for HMCS CALGARY Crew
Name and Rank of Member
HMCS CALGARY
PO Box 17000 Station Forces
Victoria BC V9A 7N2
• International Customs Forms are Required
• List of Contents on Box is required
• Sender’s Address is required
• Check Esquimalt MFRC website for updated dates and
procedures
• If sending through Canada Post or dropping off at the
MFRC you will require an international Customs Form
• Due to COVID the MFRC is unable to provide any
wrapping supplies at this time (paper, tape)
• MFRC will have customs forms on hand if you can not
find one at your local post office
8. Mail Services – esquimaltmfrc.com
Addresse pour l’équipage du HMCS Calgary
• Nom et Rang du membre
• HMCS CALGARY
• PO Box 17000 Station Forces
• Victoria BC V9A 7N2
•Un formulaire des douanes international est
obligatoire
•Une liste des contenus
•Votre addresse
•Référer vous au site du MFRC Esquimalt pour
les dates importantes
•À cause de la COVID 19, le MFRC n’est plus
capable de donner du papier d’emballage.
•Le MFRC est capable de vous donner un
formulaire des douanes
9. Social Media/ Médias Sociaux
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Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest
updates on your HMCS Calgary family!
@hmcs_Calgary
@HMCSNCSMCalgary
10. Looking Onward
• As we move into the next weeks of our deployment, Calgary’s Crew will begin implementing
our operational watch rotation.
• Durant les prochaines semaines, nous allons implémenter notre horaire opérationnel.
• This can affect our ability to communicate so please do not worry if your loved ones are not
able to get messages out for a few days.
• Ceci pourra affecter l’abilité de votre membre à vous communiquer. Si ceci est le cas
n’inquiéter vous pas
• We will work with the MFRC to make families and friends aware of these events.
• Nous allons travailler avec le MFRC pour assurer que nos amis et familles soient au courrant
de nos événements.
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11. Questions from CAL children
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• How much gas have you used so far?
181 Cubic meters
• How many candy bars have been sold at the Canteen?
1100 candy bars have sold
• How many people are on the ship?
253 people
• How much free time do the mommies and daddies get?
8 to 10 hours of work a day and then fit free time in between
• How much ice-cream do you use on Sundae Sundays?
650 litres of ice cream
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• Next “CO’s” Session will be held on 8 April 2021
• La prochaine séance avec le CO sera le 8 avril 2021
15. Do you like Podcasts?
This month’s Podcast
Listening Party topic is
Episode 22: Healthy Nutrition
on March 17th at 7pm
16. Get Connected
Soyez connectés
• Calgary Family Network
• Réseau familial Calgary
Network volunteers / bénévoles du réseau: : Christine & Carla
Calgary.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
• Calgary Family Network Facebook Group
• Réseau familial Calgary groupe Facebook
• Monthly Social Opportunities
• Opportunités sociales mensuelles
17. 17
CALGARY Air Det Family Network Volunteer
Trista
MH443.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
Be sure to join the 443 Family
Network Facebook Page
18. Events for Adults
Événements pour adultes
All sessions are via Zoom, register though www.esquimaltmfrc.com
Ces ateliers seront facilités en en anglais sur Zoom avec un
personnel francophone présent.
• Monthly Podcast Listening Party (Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19)
• Monthly Mindfulness Sessions :
Apr 14 – Mindful Eating
May 12 – Mindful Movement
19. Events for Adults
Événements pour adultes
All sessions are via Zoom, register though www.esquimaltmfrc.com
Ces ateliers seront facilités en en anglais sur Zoom avec un
personnel francophone présent.
• Music Bingo (Apr 12, May 10)
• Mystery Mondays (Mar 22, Apr 26, May 31)
• Delicious Deployment Dinners (Mar 15, Apr 19)
20. Contests / Concours
Links will be posted in Facebook and on www.esquimaltmfrc.com
Les liens seront publiés sur Facebook et sur www.esquimaltmfrc.com
• Monthly Where’s the Bear Contest
• Concours mensuel “Where’s the Bear”
• Monthly Colouring Contest
• Concours de coloriage mensuel
22. Programs for Parents and Children
Programmes pour parents et enfants
• 123 Music & Me
• Children’s Deployment Workshops
• Growing Parents
All sessions are via Zoom, register though www.esquimaltmfrc.com
Ces ateliers seront facilités en en anglais sur Zoom avec un personnel
francophone présent.
23. Deployment Respite Casual Care
Soins occasionnels de répit de déploiement
• Age 18 months to 5 years
Location: CPAC MFRC
Tue & Thur: 9am–noon and 1–4pm, Fri: 9am - noon
For work-related separation 21 days or more, including pre-sail
quarantine away from home
Call 250–363–2674 to book
• De 18 mois à 5 ans
Lieu: CRFM CPAC
Mar & Jeu: 9h-12h et 13h-16h, ven: 9h-12h
Pour une séparation liée au travail de 21 jours ou plus, y
compris la quarantaine avant le départ loin de la maison
Appelez le 250–363–2674 pour réserver
24. Family Wellness &
Counselling Team
Équipe de bien-être familial et de counselling
• Intake Phone: 778 533-7736
• Intake Email: Intake@emfrc.com
25. Contact
Esquimalt MFRC/CRFM Esquimalt
(250) 363-2640
Or toll-free anywhere in Canada
Ou sans frais partout au Canada
1-800-353-3329
emfrc@shaw.ca
www.esquimaltmfrc.com
After hours Family information Line
Ligne d’information familiale après les heures
1-800-866-4546
The Esquimalt MFRC is on Facebook and Twitter!!
Le CRFM Esquimalt est sur Facebook et Twitter!!
26. Contacting a Deployed Member
Contacter un Membre Déployé
Esquimalt MFRC/CRFM Esquimalt
(250) 363-2640
Or toll-free anywhere in Canada
Ou sans frais partout au Canada
1-800-353-3329
After hours Duty Padre Line – call the MFRC
and Press “2”
Après heures de gardes -appelez le CRFM
et Appuyez sur “2”
Notes de l'éditeur
Be sure to follow the ship’s social media pages for the latest updates, stories and photos!
Stories and imagery will be submitted whenever possible to The Lookout.
Imagery and highlights may also appear on RCN, CJOC and MARPAC social media feeds
Please help us tell our unique story!
- Videos and pictures can also be found through the MFRC website
As was said by family and crew members, here are their top 3 tips for having a successful deployment.
As was said by family and crew members, here are their top 3 tips for having a successful deployment.
Deployments can be very isolating for those who don’t have strong support networks
Lots of ways to get connected
Join the CALGARY Family Network to receive emails and updates on activities and information from the ship.
Be sure to check out the new programs – Hot topics, Bounce Back and Thrive. Watch the website and your Calendar
Be sure to check out the new programs – Hot topics, Bounce Back and Thrive. Watch the website and your Calendar
Be sure to check out the new programs – Hot topics, Bounce Back and Thrive. Watch the website and your Calendar
Our hours of availability are Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30pm. Requests for service will be answered within 48 hours but are generally responded to on the same day. Sessions are currently happening virtually but in-person sessions can be scheduled as needed.
February 11, 2021 at 7pm-8:30. Kim Bartel will be speaking on supporting military connected children with the military lifestyle (deployments and postings for example). She’ll focus on attachment and regulation.
Age 6-18 months
Due to COVID-19, we cannot offer this service on-site for babies and infants at this time. The MFRC may be able to provide some respite care upon assessment. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 to learn more.
Our hours of availability are Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30pm. Requests for service will be answered within 48 hours but are generally responded to on the same day. Sessions are currently happening virtually but in-person sessions can be scheduled as needed.
Be sure to fill out your evaluation forms or online.
Be sure to fill out your evaluation forms or online.