Southwestern Ontario Military Family Resource Centre

Southwestern Ontario Military Family Resource Centre Welcome to SWOMFRC page. Bienvenue sur la page Facebook du SWOMFRC.

The SWO MFRC is an organization committed to providing a wide range of programs and services that foster the health and general well-being of families and to address the unique needs facing the military community in a supportive, caring, and confidential environment. Our Mission is to support the operational readiness of our military community by providing programs and services to connect our mili

tary families. Our Vision is a welcoming family-centered service empowering and championing strong and resilient families throughout their military journey. The Values we hold are:

Safe and inclusive journey for all members of our military families
Working as a team with compassion and respect to provide services and programs
Openness and Outreach
Mental Health resources and support for our military community
Family-centered in everything we do
Relationship Building - Resiliency -Reliability
Committed to community partnerships

🚂Did you know, your VIA Rail CF One member discount saves you 25% on all routes?🚂🚂Saviez-vous que votre rĂ©duction de mem...
08/22/2026

🚂Did you know, your VIA Rail CF One member discount saves you 25% on all routes?🚂

🚂Saviez-vous que votre rĂ©duction de membre VIA Rail CF One vous permet d'Ă©conomiser 25 % sur tous les trajets ?🚂

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HjQnRHWaa/Make sure you drop by our SWOMFRC table and say hello to Kim Jones, Veteran ...
08/20/2026

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Make sure you drop by our SWOMFRC table and say hello to Kim Jones, Veteran Family/Program Coordinator 😊

Check out this incredible event in our friends Robair Lalande and are on an important mission to give service dogs to veterans and first responders who need them!

Check out this great event and help raise awareness and funds for this incredible cause!

⭐REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE FIRST SESSION OF OUR TABLE TALKS SERIES⭐Resilience & Response: SWOMFRC TABLE TALKSCook...
08/19/2026

⭐REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE FIRST SESSION OF OUR TABLE TALKS SERIES⭐

Resilience & Response: SWOMFRC TABLE TALKS
Cooking Up Connection with SWOMFRC!

Speaker’s Series Dates: Beyond Survival Series
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 5:00pm – 6:15 pm Potluck Dinner
6:30pm – 7:30pm Eleanor Silverberg
To Register Email: [email protected]

Navigating Loss: Navigating & Coping with Life Transitions
In this workshop, we will highlight the experience of becoming an empty nester and explore the impact that children leaving the home can have on parents and other family members. Participants will gain insight into common grief responses and leave with supportive strategies to help them adjust and move forward with strength.

⭐INSCRIPTIONS OUVERTES POUR LA PREMIÈRE SESSION DE TABLES-DÉCOUVERTES⭐

RĂ©silience et RĂ©activitĂ© : TABLES-DÉCOUVERTES SWOMFRC
Cuisiner des liens avec SWOMFRC !

Dates des conférences : Cycle « Au-delà de la survie »
Jeudi 24 septembre 2026
Horaire : 17h00 – 18h15 DĂźner partagĂ©
18h30 – 19h30 ConfĂ©rence d'Eleanor Silverberg
Pour vous inscrire, envoyez un courriel Ă  : [email protected]

Faire face au deuil : Traverser et surmonter les transitions de vie
Cet atelier abordera le vécu du départ des enfants du foyer et explorera l'impact que ce départ peut avoir sur les parents et les autres membres de la famille. Les participants comprendront mieux les réactions courantes au deuil et repartiront avec des stratégies de soutien pour s'adapter et aller de l'avant avec force.

SWOMFRC recognizes the dedication, professionalism, and sacrifices demonstrated daily by our Canadian Armed Forces membe...
08/19/2026

SWOMFRC recognizes the dedication, professionalism, and sacrifices demonstrated daily by our Canadian Armed Forces members. We understand military service involves demanding schedules, high operational tempos, and unique personal and family challenges. That’s why, supporting the mental health and wellness of our serving members is essential to building resilience, maintaining operational effectiveness, and ensuring they have the resources necessary to care for themselves while they continue to serve others.
With the generous donation from our Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Fund, SWOMFRC has created a Wellness/Interfaith Community Space – a quiet, welcoming environment where members can step away from the demands of the workday to recharge.
The space is intended to support:
‱ Quiet reflection and mindfulness.
‱ Prayer and spiritual practice for individuals of all faiths and beliefs.
‱ Stress reduction and mental wellness.
‱ Personal resilience and emotional well-being; and
‱ A peaceful environment to pause and refocus throughout the day.
Wellness Resources include:
‱ Heated massage chair
‱ Zen garden
‱ Himalayan salt lamp
‱ Collection of interfaith religious texts

Le SWOMFRC reconnaĂźt le dĂ©vouement, le professionnalisme et les sacrifices dont font preuve quotidiennement les membres des Forces armĂ©es canadiennes. Nous comprenons que le service militaire implique des horaires exigeants, un rythme opĂ©rationnel soutenu et des dĂ©fis personnels et familiaux uniques. C’est pourquoi le soutien Ă  la santĂ© mentale et au bien-ĂȘtre de nos militaires est essentiel pour renforcer leur rĂ©silience, maintenir leur efficacitĂ© opĂ©rationnelle et leur donner accĂšs aux ressources nĂ©cessaires pour prendre soin d’eux-mĂȘmes tout en continuant de servir la communautĂ©.

GrĂące au gĂ©nĂ©reux don du Fonds du Coquelicot de la LĂ©gion royale canadienne, le SWOMFRC a créé un espace communautaire de bien-ĂȘtre et interconfessionnel – un environnement paisible et accueillant oĂč les membres peuvent se ressourcer loin des exigences de leur journĂ©e de travail.

Cet espace vise Ă  favoriser :

‱ La rĂ©flexion et la pleine conscience.

‱ La priùre et la pratique spirituelle pour les personnes de toutes confessions et croyances.

‱ La rĂ©duction du stress et le bien-ĂȘtre mental.

‱ La rĂ©silience personnelle et le bien-ĂȘtre Ă©motionnel.

‱ Un environnement paisible pour faire une pause et se recentrer tout au long de la journĂ©e.

Les ressources de bien-ĂȘtre comprennent :

‱ Un fauteuil de massage chauffant.

‱ Un jardin zen.

‱ Une lampe de sel de l’Himalaya.

‱ Une collection de textes religieux interreligieux.

Congratulations from the SWOMFRC team-what a proud moment!
08/18/2026

Congratulations from the SWOMFRC team-what a proud moment!

Honouring the Call will run on the following dates:Wed. Aug.  26th @ 6pmWed. Sept. 23rd @ 6pmPlease reach out to program...
08/18/2026

Honouring the Call will run on the following dates:

Wed. Aug. 26th @ 6pm
Wed. Sept. 23rd @ 6pm

Please reach out to [email protected] to register.

L'événement « Honoring the Call » aura lieu aux dates suivantes :

Mercredi 26 août à 18h
Mercredi 23 septembre Ă  18h

Veuillez contacter [email protected]

What an excellent day for our SWOMFRC Family Picnic at Fort Malden! Thank you Mike Glenn for capturing the special momen...
08/18/2026

What an excellent day for our SWOMFRC Family Picnic at Fort Malden! Thank you Mike Glenn for capturing the special moments of our time together so beautifully.
Our knowledgeable interpreters offered a fascinating look into Canada's Military history including the war of 1812 and the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837 -38. We even had the opportunity to catch the flash of fire and hear the blast of a Brown Bess musket!
The gorgeous river views provided the ideal backdrop to honour our military connected youth from Windsor/Essex Region with a Teal UP! Commemorative Coin. Our picnic lunch followed with Windsor pizza (Naples) and farm fresh watermelon donated by a local farmer. (Did you know in Windsor, they shred the pepperoni?) A BIG Thank you to each of you who joined us for this wonderful time of connection and to our donors who make SWOMFRC Family Events like this possible! đŸ„°

Quelle magnifique journée pour notre pique-nique familial SWOMFRC à Fort Malden ! Merci à Mike Glenn d'avoir si bien immortalisé ces moments précieux.

Nos interprĂštes passionnĂ©s nous ont offert un aperçu fascinant de l'histoire militaire du Canada, notamment la guerre de 1812 et la rĂ©bellion du Haut-Canada de 1837-1838. Nous avons mĂȘme eu la chance d'apercevoir un Ă©clair et d'entendre le coup de feu d'un mousquet Brown Bess !

La vue imprenable sur la riviĂšre offrait un cadre idĂ©al pour remettre une piĂšce commĂ©morative « Teal UP! » Ă  nos jeunes de la rĂ©gion de Windsor/Essex ayant des liens avec les forces armĂ©es. Nous avons ensuite dĂ©gustĂ© une pizza de Windsor (de marque Naples) et de la pastĂšque fraĂźchement cueillie, offerte par un agriculteur local. (Saviez-vous qu'Ă  Windsor, on effiloche le pepperoni ?) Un grand merci Ă  tous ceux qui se sont joints Ă  nous pour ce merveilleux moment de partage et Ă  nos donateurs qui rendent possibles des Ă©vĂ©nements familiaux SWOMFRC comme celui-ci ! đŸ„°

Please join us for our virtual SWOMFRC Annual General Meeting!The Southwestern Ontario Military Family Resource Centre B...
08/17/2026

Please join us for our virtual SWOMFRC Annual General Meeting!

The Southwestern Ontario Military Family Resource Centre Board of Directors invites military personnel and their families to the Virtual AGM on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:00pm.

Voter Eligibility:
A) Serving members of the CAF, who are serving in units in the SWOMFRC geographic area
B) Spouses, partners, children (18 years of age or older), parents, and siblings of serving members of the CAF who reside in the SWOMFRC geographic area.

If you are ineligible to vote and would still like to attend, please select option:
C) Other – Non-voting participant.

Applicants will be verified for eligibility to vote.
Advance registration is required.

Deadlines for:
a) Registration: Friday, Sept. 4, 2026
b) Any proposals for AGM: Monday, August 31, 2026. Agenda items are to be emailed to [email protected]

Link to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nP9WLGxjQTWTHwuD_ELI1A

Note: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Let’s celebrate our strength!

Joignez-vous à nous pour notre assemblée générale annuelle virtuelle du SWOMFRC!

Le conseil d'administration du Centre de ressources pour les familles des militaires du Sud-Ouest de l'Ontario invite les militaires et leurs familles à son assemblée générale annuelle virtuelle le lundi 21 septembre 2026 à 18 h.

Admissibilité au vote : A) Membres actifs des FAC, en service dans des unités situées dans la zone géographique du SWOMFRC,

et B) Conjoints, partenaires, enfants (18 ans et plus), parents et

frĂšres et sƓurs des membres actifs des FAC rĂ©sidant dans la zone gĂ©ographique du SWOMFRC.

Si vous n'ĂȘtes pas admissible au vote et souhaitez tout de mĂȘme assister Ă  l'assemblĂ©e, veuillez sĂ©lectionner l'option :

C) Autre – Participant sans droit de vote.

L'admissibilité au vote des personnes qui s'inscrivent sera vérifiée.

L'inscription préalable est obligatoire.

Dates limites :

a) Inscription : vendredi 4 septembre 2026

b) Propositions pour l'AGA : lundi 31 aoĂ»t 2026. Veuillez envoyer les points Ă  l'ordre du jour par courriel Ă  [email protected]

Lien d'inscription :

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nP9WLGxjQTWTHwuD_ELI1A

Remarque : AprÚs votre inscription, vous recevrez un courriel de confirmation contenant les informations de connexion à la réunion.

Célébrons notre force !

Some days feel packed from the moment you wake up—helping kids get out the door, juggling chores, answering messages and...
08/17/2026

Some days feel packed from the moment you wake up—helping kids get out the door, juggling chores, answering messages and emails, and tackling long stretches at work. By the time you look up, the idea of fitting in a full workout can feel out of reach. Enter: exercise snacks.

If long workouts are hard to squeeze in, shorter bursts of movement can help you keep moving. A few minutes here and there can help your heart, your muscles, and your mood. Short, 1–5 minute bouts of activity done a couple of times a day have been shown to support heart and lung health, even in people who aren’t very active. Every small effort counts.

Address

701 Oxford Street East
London, ON
N5Y4T7

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+15196605366

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