Here's is the brief from August's Info Session.

1. HMCS CALGARY Briefing to Families 12 Aug 2021
For Official Use Only
UNCLASSIFIED
“CO’s Update” Session

2. HMCS Calgary Command Team
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From Left to
Right:
Commanding
Officer – Cdr
Mark O’Donohue
Executive
Officer – Cdr
Meghan Coates
Coxswain –
CPO1 Mark
Chambers

3. What We Have Been Up To
• Calgary has successfully
conducted EXERCISE
TALISMAN SABRE and
finished a hard earned
‘normal’ port visit in Auckland,
New Zealand.
ce qu'on a fait jusqu'à aujourd'hui

4. What We Have Been Up To
ce qu'on a fait jusqu'à aujourd'hui
Pictured Above: HMCS Calgary departs Darwin bound for Townsville, Australia to prepare for Talisman
Sabre. Force Protection keeps a watchful eye and a strong presence to keep the ship safe during
departures.

5. What We Have Been Up To
ce qu'on a fait jusqu'à aujourd'hui
Pictured Above: Members of the Sonar Section of the Operations Department conduct Anti-Submarine
Warfare Exercises during Talisman Sabre.

6. What We Have Been Up To
ce qu'on a fait jusqu'à aujourd'hui
Pictured Above: “The prelude to action is the work of the Engine Room Department.” Members of the MSE
department worked around the clock to keep the ship moving for the entire deployment.

7. What We Have Been Up To
ce qu'on a fait jusqu'à aujourd'hui
Pictured Above: A Leer Jet (training jet) conducts an “attack run” during an Above Water Warfare Exercise.

8. What We Have Been Up To
ce qu'on a fait jusqu'à aujourd'hui
Pictured Above: Warfare exercises take a large team to plan and execute properly. Our sailors at all levels
contributed to a very successful exercise and deployment.

9. HMCS Calgary Awards
Awards Presented Since Leaving:
Operational Service Medal x 5
Promotions x 32
Combined Task Force 150 Commendation x 4
Combined Maritime Forces Bravo Zulu x 10
Gold Sea Service Insignia x 6
Silver Sea Service Insignia x 9
Bronze Sea Service Insignia x 21
Gun Metal Sea Service Insignia x 86

10. HMCS Calgary Homecoming
We are still finalizing our
homecoming plans but are
optimistic it will look normal
with our families meeting us
on the jetty. Once the plan is
complete we will get it out to
families through the MFRC.

11. Social Media
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Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest
updates on your HMCS Calgary family!
@hmcs_Calgary
@HMCSNCSMCalgary
Keep up to date with our daily
operations online!

12. Questions for the Commanding Officer
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• This is the last CO’s Session for the deployment!

13. Get Connected
Soyez connectés
• Calgary Family Network / Réseau Familial Calgary
Network volunteers / Bénévoles du réseau: Christine & Carla
calgary.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
• 443 Squadron Family Network / Réseau Familial 443
Network volunteer / Bénévole du réseau: Trista
mh443.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
Be sure to join the Family Network’s Facebook page!
N’oubliez pas de rejoindre la page Facebook du Réseau Familial

14. Events for Adults
Événements pour adultes
All sessions are via Zoom, register though www.esquimaltmfrc.com
Toute les sessions se font via Zoom, inscrivez-vous via www.esquimaltmfrc.com
• Delicious Deployment Dinners (August 16)
• Beef and Mushroom Casserole
• Music Bingo (August 23)

15. Return and Reintegration Workshops & Activities
Ateliers et activités de Réunion et Réintégration
The workshops are via Zoom, register though www.esquimaltmfrc.com
Les ateliers se font via Zoom, inscrivez-vous via www.esquimaltmfrc.com
• Return & Reintegration (R2MR): Adult Session (August 19)
• Return & Reintegration (R2MR): Parenting Session (August 26)
• Homecoming Banner Making Kits
• Registration cut-off is Monday August 23
• Pickup is Saturday August 28 at CPAC
between 10am and 2pm

16. Programs for Parents and Children
Programmes pour parents et enfants
• Children’s Deployment Workshops
- Ages K-12 (Mondays or Wednesdays)
- Ages 3-5 (Tuesdays or Thursdays)
- Ages 5-8 (Tuesdays)
- Ages 9-12 (Mondays)
• September Programs/Programmes de Septembre
- Growing Parents - 123 Music & Me
- Stay & Play - Tiny Tots

17. Deployment Respite Casual Care
Soins Occasionnels de Répit de Déploiement
Age 6 months to 18 months
Monday – Friday: 9am-12pm
De 6 mois à 18 mois
Lundi – Vendredi: 9h-12h
Age 18 months to 5 years
Monday – Friday: 9am-noon; Tuesday & Thursday: 1pm-4pm
De 18 mois à 5 ans
Lundi – Vendredi: 9h-12h; Mardi & Jeudi: 13h-16h
For work related separation 21 days or more, you may book 8 days in advance.
Maximum 2 sessions per week / one session per day. Call 250-363-2674 to register.
Pour une sépération liée au travail de 21 jours ou plus, tu peut réserver 8 jours a
l’avance. Maximun 2 séances par semaine/une séance par jour.
Appelez le 250–363–2674 pour réserver.

18. Family Wellness & Counselling Team
• Individual, couples, and youth counselling is available
• Resources for families supporting those with diverse needs
• Intake Phone / Téléphone d’admission: 778-533-7736​
• Intake Email / Courriel d’admission: Intake@emfrc.com
• Des consultations individuelles, de couples et de jeunes sont disponibles
• Ressources pour les familles qui soutiennent les personnes ayant des
besoins divers
Équipe de Bien-être Familial et de Counselling

19. 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!!

20. 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”