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DCMILITARYLIVING • Summer 2012
Introducing DCMilitaryLiving.com A new online community for military and their family Wish you could talk to other military family members living locally who face some of the same dayto-day challenges you do, such as where to send your child to school, how to increase your marketability when job hunting or how to find great shopping deals? Check out DCMilitaryLiving.com, the new, local, online community hosted by Comprint Military Publications. The website lets you chat, create forums for discussions, offer advice, give advice, post photos, find events happening locally and simply stay in touch with other military families in the greater Washington, D.C., area. On DCMilitaryLiving.com, you’ll find useful
events, such as job fairs, activities for the kids and outings for the whole family, like the Naval District Washington Defenders of Freedom Appreciation Day. Plus, bloggers from various walks of military life offer all kinds of insights and advice on relevant topics such as myths about VA Health Care, managing frequent moves and how to navigate the Space Available travel program. Four times a year, you’ll find extra information in this print companion to the site, including extensive listings of events offered by MWR offices from New York to Richmond, Va., as well as extra insights from DCMilitaryLiving.com bloggers.
How this all began… by Jessica Allen
I met my cute hubby on a blind date at Fort Campbell in 1999. Somehow we have remained with the 101st this entire time. We married in 2001, had cutie number one in 2002 and cutie number two in 2005. Chaz’s Army adventures have taken him to Kosovo, Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan and all over our great nation, but he had never been to D.C. until last year. On Jan. 22, 2011, I had to hear the words no Army wife wants to hear. It’s amazing how I can still hear them today— “Mrs. Allen, while your husband was on a dismounted patrol in the Zhari district of Afghanistan he stepped on and detonated an IED. From the battlefield report, we know he lost both legs and one arm is severely damaged. We do not have any
more information to add at this time. We will need to know where you will be for the rest of the day in case we must make a formal notification.” Over a year has gone by and I can remember sitting at my desk and hearing those words so perfectly. I am so blessed because the second phone alerted me that he was stable and was safely in KAF (Kandahar Airfield) and in surgery. The next few days were filled with phone calls providing more details and finally the answers on what was next. On the evening of Jan. 25, my husband Chaz arrived at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and I joined him the next day. That’s when our D.C. journey began. When this adventure started, I spent one week in D.C. caring for my husband and one week in Tennessee in our home car-
ing for our girls. Chaz was too gravely injured and our girls needed to keep their lives as normal as possible because we knew we would have to uproot them and bring them to D.C. soon enough. Thanks to our amazing family and friends I was able to accomplish this mission. Chaz discharged to outpatient status at WRAMC in May, and when the school year was finished, I brought the girls to live with us in D.C. and really began our journey to the “new normal.” Over the past year, he and I have turned our journey to the “new normal” into a fun adventure for our family of four. I will blog about our adventures as a wounded warrior family in the nation’s capital. I hope you will follow along and enjoy some of our adventures.
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Day-to-day saving for your family by Lisa Allen
I am so glad to have been selected as one of the first bloggers for DCMilitaryLiving. I hope to reach out to as many folks as I can and engage some followers over the coming months. The main topic that I intend to write about is how can military families save here and there and cut some costs, mainly on travel and day-to-day living. Whether it's to get a bargain, look for specials on everyday items or travel, tell a great story, or even make a few dollars, everybody loves a great deal. Let me tell you a little about myself: My name is Lisa Allen. I am married to a retired Navy commander (aviation/fighter guy); have worked in the travel industry (my vocation and ad vocation); lived and worked overseas in an embassy "far, far" away (hints to follow); and I love dogs—the bigger DCMILITARYLIVING • Summer 2012
and more "mixed," the better. I love, love, love to thrift no matter where I go and I am pretty good at it. My latest find: a lightly used commercial-grade food processor for $20—new retail price $499. It needed a small part that cost $20 and it’s working perfectly! The D.C. metro area has some great thrift shops, some even with a daily military discount. My upcoming blog will introduce some of those places. Let's take another example everyone has experienced: Have you ever wondered why your airplane seat costs significantly more (or less) than the folks sitting around you? (I can help you with that and may save you some money.) Are there best times to buy or better ways to route yourself in order to save? A number of years ago, I planned a trip to Zim-
babwe via London and the ticket price was quite high, but I was determined to afford it. So instead of buying one ticket all the way through, I bought two separate tickets New York to London (ticket one) and London to Harare, Zimbabwe (ticket two) and saved more than a third of the price. The drawback? I had to claim my bags in London and then recheck them onto Zimbabwe. Simple really! To keep you guessing and engaged in my blog, here are my "far, far" away hints: Z land, ports galore, is the table set?, wine anyone???, so long separated—can anyone guess where in the world the military took me? Until my very first blog, God bless our troops all over the world, keep them safe and bring them home soon. Talk to you real soon.
Check out Lisa’s blog on DCMilitaryLiving.com
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Fort Belvoir Contacts
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Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 805-2991 Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 805-3714 LTS Discounted Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 805-3714 Fitness Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sports & Fitness Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 806-5589 Graves Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 806-5368 The Body Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 806-3100 Specker Field House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 806-3100 Wells Field House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 806-5093 Fort Belvoir Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 806-5878 Play Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 806-5899 Tee Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 806-5892 . Kawamura Center and Auto Skills Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arts & Crafts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 806-4647 Auto Skills Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 806-4088 Frame Shop/Multi Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 806-4655 Wood Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 806-4654 . NAF Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . App Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 704-4872 Non-App Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 704-3009 Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 781-8282 . Officers' Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 780-0930 Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 780-0930 Ext. 609 Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 780-0193 . Outdoor Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 805-3081 . Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benyaurd Indoor Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 805-2620 South Post (Pool #1), bldg 259 . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 805-2853 North Post Pool (Pool #3), bldg 2430 . . . . . . .(703) 806-5013 . DFMWR Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 805-8471 . Van Noy Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 806-3323
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Fort Belvoir Freedom Fest
Grab a blanket to spread out and relax this July 4th. Join your Fort Belvoir neighbors and friends at Fremont Field for a traditional celebration of 4 July. The fun begins at 5:00 p.m. with food vendors and live music featuring Lionel Ward (Elvis) and the New World Band. Fireworks are at approximately 9:15 p.m. In case of rain, please call (703) 805-3030 for alternate fireworks date. For all the details, go to www.belvoirmwr.com.
Summer Jam 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Get your squad together and come out for the Summer Jam 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on July 21st. The tournament is at Graves Fitness Center with a 9 a.m. start time. Participating teams can register up to 4 players for their team. This event is open to all Active Duty, Reservists, and Retirees, Dependents, DoD Civilians and other DoD ID card holders over the age of 18. Registration is just $20 per team before June 30th and $25 per team before July 14th. There will also be a 3-point shootout during the event for registered participants. Get your registration form at Graves Fitness Center or The Body Shop, or visit www.belvoirmwr.com to download. For more information, please call 703-805-5589.
Show and Shine Car Show and Family Picnic
Register your old, new or antique car or motorcycle in the Show & Shine Car/Bike Show! This year’s event is Saturday, July 28th, from 9 am-2 pm. Registration is just $10 before July 20 and $15 on event day. Bring your picnic baskets and blankets because this year’s event also includes a family picnic with fantastic games & activities for all ages. Live musical entertainment will be performed by Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” In addition to the Show & Shine Car/Bike Show for the adults, there will also be a Power Wheels Race for the kids (no fee to enter). For more information on Show & Shine categories and to get your registration form, please visit www.belvoirmwr.com or call 703-805-9239 or 703-805-9239.
Tour de Belvoir August 4
Looking for a new sporting event to challenge you? Well look no further! Fort Belvoir Sports & Fitness changes the pace this August with the Tour de Belvoir: the first Fort Belvoir community circuit bike race. Participants will bike through a scenic and challenging 20 or 40K circuit around the Fort Belvoir Community. Race day is Saturday, August 4, with an 8 a.m. start time. Registration is $15 in advance and $20 after July 8. The Tour de Belvoir is limited to the first 200 riders that are registered. Awards are given for kids, beginners and competitive riders. For more information or to download the registration form, please visit www.belvoirmwr.com. For weekly tips on how to prepare for a 20 or 40K bike race, “Like” the Fort Belvoir DFMWR Facebook page.
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The Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club presents a Hawaiian Luau, Friday, August 3, 6-10 p.m. in the Mount Vernon Ballroom. Dinner is 6 to 9 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy smooth sounds and delicious foods from the Hawaiian Islands! Cost for adults is $29.95, children 6-12 - $12.95, and children under 5 eat for free. Call 703-780-0930 for reservations. No refunds after July 26.
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Fort Meade Some like it hot… Summer at Fort Meade! The days are longer, and there is much to do! Fort Meade features all services and invites everyone from the community and our comrades from other installations to join our many exciting offerings. From our traditional Independence Day Celebration to one of the Fun Run Series; there is always something to do on Fort Meade. Visit our website; www.ftmeademwr.com, to see everything available. Here are just some of the projected summer highlights.
Karaoke Night is offered every third Thusday at The Lanes - Fort Meade from 7 to 11 p.m. and there is a $5. cover charge. Open to everyone; all services, all ranks, military and civilian. Call 301-677-5541.
Father’s Day Brunch will be offered at Club Meade from 10:30 to 2 p.m. at Club Meade. Open to everyone to enjoy a special meal on this special day. Always check the website for updates and detailed information. Reservations may be made by phoning 301-677-6969.
Latin Club Night will be offered on 15 June at Club Meade from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. and no cover charge. Open to everyone; all services, all ranks, military and civilian and club membership is not required. Call 301-677-6969.
Independence Day Celebration will be accented by the squeals of exuberant children, the aroma of grilling, music filling the air, and colorful aerial spectacles bursting over head. There is nothing more traditionally American than this annual gathering of families and friends to not only honor the birth of their nation, but to celebrate freedom! Most municipalities across the nation will be hosting festivities and Fort George G. Meade is no exception. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation’s (FMWR) annual Independence Day Celebration will be held July 4th on the Parade Field. Festivities will begin at noon and admission is free. The celebration is open to the entire community and the general public to attend.
Jazz Club Night will be offered on 7 June at Club Meade from 6 to 11 p.m. and there is a $5. cover charge. Open to everyone; all services, all ranks, military and civilian and club membership is not required. Call 301-677-6969.
cuisines! Informative and decorative placemats await your plate of each lavish menu planned to highlight your “journey” to these unusual locales. All of the International dinners are held on Friday evenings from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.. Save the following dates and make your reservations to enjoy the cuisine of these nations: Japan – 15 June, Italy – 20 July, Thailand – 17 August, and Germany – 21 September! All dinners are open to the general public and advanced reservations are highly encouraged. Always check the website; www.ftmeademwr.com, for updates and detailed information. Reservations may be made by phoning 301-677-6969.
Deck Parties are a new feature at The Lanes - Fort Meade and will be offered on 22 June, 27 July, and 3 August. Open to everyone; all services, all ranks, military and civilian. Check our website for upcoming details, or call 301-677-5541.
2012 Run Series’ Runs each feature a theme, a one-mile walk, and various age categories. Open all services, DoD civilians, other running groups, and to all members of neighboring communities. Registration and payment may be completed on the Fort Meade website at www.ftmeademwr.com or at Gaffney Fitness Center. The runs all begin at 8 a.m. and include: Summer Sizzler 5K – 16 June at Rock Pool, Football FanFare 5K – 22 September at Constitution Park, Ghost, Ghouls & Goblin 5K -27 October at Meade Pavilion, Turkey Trot 5K – 17 November, and Reindeer Run 5K – 15 December; final two both at Murphy Field House. All event details are subject to change, so please check the Fort Meade FMWR website for current information. For more information on the Runner’s Series, please call 301677-7916 or go to the FMWR website.
International Dinners will be offered at Club Meade, so leave your passports at home, but get ready to “tour the world” and sample some unique
Meade Pavilion: FMWR’s Special Events has several wonderful events planned for the spring at the Fort Meade Pavilion. There will be an Indoor Flea
Country-Top 40s Night will be offered on 29 June at Club Meade from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. and no cover charge. Open to everyone; all services, all ranks, military and civilian and club membership is not required. Call 301-677-6969.
Market on 8 September from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Vendor may register and set up begins at 7 a.m. on the day of the event. There will be other special events in the coming months. Always check the website for exciting fun and mark your calendars for our upcoming Summer Concert Series. Job Fairs: Club Meade hosts four very popular job fairs throughout the year that draw huge crowds, largely due to the high caliber of the over eighty companies being represented. There are also other specialty job fairs also held at other locations on Fort Meade. All job seekers should mark their calendars for these remaining job fairs: 19 September – Wounded Warrior Job Fair / McGill Training Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 14 November – Veterans’ Job Fair / Club Meade from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. that is open to both Veterans and non-veterans; as well as the general public. Check the FMWR website for info. Texas Hold’em Tournament: Put on your best “poker face” and join us in the Clubhouse on The Lanes – Fort Meade every Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.. Participants may join at any time and there are no “buy-ins” for this event. Win great prizes and just have fun playing your favorite card game. Open to everyone; all services, all ranks, military and civilian. Membership is not required to participate and the event is offered free of charge. These are just a few of the many activities slated for the summer, but always check the Fort Meade FMWR website; www.ftmeademwr.com, for new events, updates, and more information.
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Splish! Splash! Pools are open! Feeling your skin being gently warSplish! Splash! The Pools are open! Feeling your skin being gently warmed by the sun…smelling a slight hint of chlorine as it rides the aroma wave of coconut infused sunscreen… your mp3 player serving up your most favorite tunes …what could be better? In the summer, not much! As of May 31, the pools at the Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall Officers’ (specifically on Fort Myer, VA) have been open and full of people and summer activity! People of all ages have been coming to the club to enjoy the crystal blue coolness offered in one of our three pools. “It’s like people have been waiting all year to get back in the water!” said Christina Darensbourg, Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Business Operations and Community Recreation Officer. “We’re enjoying a great season so far and it’s only going to get better!” Darensbourg is no doubt referring to the pools long list of water aerobics, swim stroke classes, and pool themed special events. And this year, with the Community Club pool being closed, the Officers’ Club pool will be busier than ever to accommodate those swimmers looking for a pool. The pool is now also open to all Federal government employees. The Fort Myer Officers’ Clubs was established as military membership clubs for active and retired commissioned officers of the U.S. Armed Forces and DoD civilians of a corresponding pay grade (GS-7 and above, or equivalent). However, through an exception to policy, all area Federal Employees can now enjoy the benefits and services our Clubs previously authorized for only DoD ID card holders. The exception to policy does not apply to Army Community Service, our Fitness Centers or Child Care Centers.
With people taking advantage of the new exception to policy, “We’re happy to say our popularity has increased,” said Darensbourg. “People who have always wanted to use the pool but couldn’t because of membership restrictions are visiting us for the first time and really enjoying themselves. It’s great to see!” For the health and fitness minded, the Officers’ Club pool offers Deep Water and Shallow Water water aerobics. Both water aerobics classes are low impact (which is great for your joints!) and provides a total body workout using dumb-bells, noodles, kickboards, floatation device and water resistance. Both classes are great for all fitness levels. Darensbourg advocates water aerobics classes because participants can enjoy the cool water while they workout. “…the best of both worlds,” Darensbourg said. Water aerobics classes start June 18 and cost $3 per class. For the serious swimmer to-be, the club offers a kids’ stroke and turn clinic. The clinics focus on elements of competitive swimming and are designed for the summer season competitive swimmer who wishes to improve their skills. Drill and skill work is emphasized during the hour long session. Each session will focus on the technique and refinement of skills for one stroke to help participants achieve their goals. Participants must be able to swim one length of the pool to qualify for this class. Session 1 begins on June 26 and Session II begins on July 10. The cost is $75 for two week clinic and $20 for a one hour drop in session. The club also offer private swim lessons for the novice swimmer in 30 minute increments and can be scheduled to fit anyone’s busy schedule. The cost for private swim lessons is $100 for 4-30 minute lessons. AQUAbabies is a parent and tot swim class also held in 30 minute increments.
Henderson Hall MCCS Henderson Hall, located on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, offers a wealth of activities. From discount tickets and a newly renovated Exchange to family activities and themed runs, we offer something for everyone. Check out our website, www.mccsHH.com, to find out about the many programs we offer to service members and their families, along with DOD civilians in the National Capital Area and beyond.
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The information, Tickets and Tours office offers out of town trips to such venues as New York City, Atlantic City, and Longwood Gardens. Come along with your friends or colleagues for a great time aboard the MCCS mini-bus. Let us do the driving while you relax and enjoy the trip. We also offer fishing trips, with the next boat departing Deltaville, Virginia, on June 23 at 7 AM. Bus transportation from Henderson Hall leaves at 3:45 AM. ITT offers discount tickets to local and out-of-town events. Don’t buy tickets until you’ve priced them out from ITT. Their webpage, www.mccsHH.com/ITT.html is updat6
ed frequently and has pricing for every ticket we sell, including Nationals baseball, Orioles baseball, amusement parks, water parks, Florida attractions, local museums, and more. Are you expecting out of town guests? Take them sightseeing for less by purchasing at a discount through ITT. 703979-8420 ext. 116/378
Group Exercise Classes
Yes, they are still free! We offer a variety of classes, with ZUMBA® gaining in popularity. Five sessions of ZUMBA® currently are offered weekly, in addition to cardio, spin, and more. Call Smith Gym at 703-614-7214 or, for more information about the classes, call 703-693-9440.
Semper Fit Runs
Check the Oohrah Run Series webpage at www.mccsHH.com/oohrahrunseries.html. UpcomingrunsincludeChesty's5KFunRunon June 27 and the Devil Dog 7K on September 12. For more information, please call 703-6145959. And, if you would like to be notified when runsareopeningforregistration,pleasesignup by going to our website,
Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall FMWR Directory Army Community Services (ACS) .(703) 696-3510 Auto Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 696-3387 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 607-6008 Bowling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 528-4766 Child Development Center (CDC) (703) 524-7000 Clubs & Catering: Fort McNair Officers Club . . . . . .(703) 484-5800 Fort Myer Officers’ Club . . . . . . . .(703) 524-0200 Spates Community Club . . . . . . . .(703)527-1302 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 696-3555
Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 696-3419 Pools: (Open Memorial – Labor Day weekends) Fort Myer Officers’ Club Pool . . . .(703) 524-7000 Fort Myer Community Pool . . . . .(703) 696-3226 Recreation Center/Leisure Travel Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 696-3470 Fitness Centers: Fort Myer . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 696-7867/7868 Fort McNair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 685-3117 Tennis (Seasonal Hours): Fort Myer Officers’ Club Courts . .(703) 243-3113 Youth Services . . . . . . . . .(703) 696-3728/3712
Session I for AQUAbabies starts July 3 and Session II starts July 31. Saturday classes begin July 7. AQUAbabies is $75 for 8-30 minute classes. For more information on swim classes or water aerobics visit us online at www.jbmhhMWR.com. If you have questions or want to register for a class, please call 703.522.5935. What would you say if someone told you that you could combine two of your favorite past times into one activity? Well, we have at the Ft. Myer Officers’ Club pool. One of our most popular events, Dive and a Movie is back with a great line up of family movies scheduled to play at a pool near you! Join us for an evening of floating in the pool on a raft, inner tube (or just on your back) watching a fun family movie! All “Dive and A Movie” nights will be held at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club 50 Yard Pool. Audience members must provide own floatation so bring your own lounge rafts and inner tubes. We’re showing “Puss in Boots” on Saturday, June 16; “The Muppets” on Saturday, July 28 and; “Alvin & The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” on Saturday, August 18. Here’s the best part…admission is free! Gates open at 8 pm and shows start promptly at 9 pm. The movies are subject to change without notice and in the event of inclement weather, the showing will be cancelled. For more informa-
tion about Dive and a Movie call 703.939.1045. Release your inner sailor at the third annual Cardboard Regatta, August 4. Boat builders of all ages are challenged to design, build, and navigate their boat made entirely of corrugated cardboard around a race course at the Ft. Myer Officers’ Club pool. Trophies are awarded for 1st through 3rd places in each age and group category. Categories include the Vogue Award, Pride of Regatta, Team Spirit and the Titanic Award. Get all the details at www.jbmhhMWR.com or call 703.939.1045. “…and these are just the thing we already have planned, “said Todd Hopkins, Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation Specialist. “We are always looking for new and unusual events to bring to the community.” Other pool activities include an end of season Doggie Dip on September 8 and a pool closing party (on September 8) – which is always a blast! “We don’t like to talk about those events so early on,” Hopkins said. “It’s a reminder to us that summer will eventually end and we’re just not ready to think about that.” Be sure to check the FMWR website at www.jbmhhMWR.com for the most updated event information or “Like” us on Facebook by searching JBMHH MWR.
Henderson Hall Phone Directory www.mccsHH.com/SignUp.html, and sign up to be included on the e-mail list.
Outdoor Rec
Get out and enjoy the trails that grace our urban villages!. MCCS Henderson Hall offers both a cycling club and a running club, both of which offer rewards for distance. Need a bike? Going camping and need gear? Outdoor Rec hasalargevarietyofrecreationitems(available to active duty service members only). Equipment may be checked out free of charge for a three-day period. Call 703-693-4730.
Golf Tournaments
“Golf With Us,” Semper Fit’s roaming tournament series, is under way. Upcoming tournaments include July 13 at The Gauntlet, Aug. 17 at Lee’s Hill, and Sept. 21 at Marine Base Quantico. Play is open to all DoD ID card holders, with active duty and retired Marines receiving a discount. Fees include lunch, cart, and 18 holes, a goody bag from our sponsors and door prizes. Reservations are essential, the roster fills quickly. Call 703-697-2706 for more information or check www.mccs HH.com/SemperFit.html.
Administration...........................................703-979-8420 ext. 323 Athletics..................................................................703-697-2706 Barber Shop ...........................................................703-271-8177 Career Resource Management ...............................703-614-6828 Contracting ...............................................703-979-8420 ext. 130 Counseling Services ...............................................703-614-7204 8th & I Marine Mart................................................202-433-2848 Education Office .....................................................703-614-9104 Exceptional Family Member.....................................703-693-5353 Family Child Care ....................................................703-614-7332 Financial Management............................................703-614-6950 Gear Issue..............................................................703-693-4730 Gym........................................................................703-614-7214 Human Resources................................703-979-8420 ext. 306/7 Information & Referral.............................................703-614-7202 ITT....................................................703-979-8420 ext. 116/378 Java Café................................................................571-483-1962 Lifelong Learning.....................................................703-614-9104 Marine & Family Services .................................703-614-7200/01 Marine Club ............................................................703-614-2125 Marine Corps Exchange ..........................................703-979-8420 Marine Corps Family Team Building.........................703-693-4840 Marketing/Sponsorship ..........................................703-693-5351 Military Clothing Sales......................703-979-8420 ext. 104/131 New Parent Support ...............................................703-614-7204 Pool........................................................................703-693-7351 Relocation...............................................................703-614-7202 Retail Administration.................................703-979-8420 ext. 354 Retired Activities .....................................................703-693-9197 Single Marine..........................................................703-614-4947 School Liaison ........................................................703-693-8378 Semper Fit Administration.......................................703-695-1591 The Vineyard.............................................703-979-8420 ext. 105 Wellness.................................................................703-614-5959 DCMILITARYLIVING • Summer 2012
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JBAB Summer Events
JBAB Contacts
Fifth Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance
June 16th, 1 to 3pm, Community Center inside Bolling Club Grab your dancing shoes and freshen up your smooth moves and join us for “The 5th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance! You see your little princess growing up so fast, join us in this event as the memories are sure to last. Dance the afternoon away to Disney tunes, pop, rock-n-roll, oldies and all your favorite songs! SAC and Youth Program information will be available during this event. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.
Sounds of Summer Series at the Slip Inn Bar & Grill:
Let’s celebrate the summer with great music and delicious food! Classic Rock/Elvis Summer BBQ - June 22nd Reggaefest - July 13th Jazzfest - August 17th Please call 202-767-1371 for more information.
Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler
September 16th, Washington DC, National Mall The Navy 5-Miler is expanding into the Navy-Air Force HalfMarathon and Navy 5-Miler in 2012. The inaugural half-marathon and 9th Annual 5-Miler will take place at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 on the grounds of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Additional activities race weekend will include an Expo in conjunction with Packet Pick-up and a Pasta Party meal available from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All pre-race activities will be hosted at the
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Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Club Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. The race is open to military and civilian runners, and participants and volunteers can find more information and register at www.jointbasehalfmarathon.com. The mission of JBAB Morale, Welfare and Recreation is to provide quality support and recreational services that contribute to the retention, readiness, mental, physical and emotional well being of our active duty personnel and Department of Defense employees. All proceeds will go to supporting these programs and services that improve the quality of life for the United States active duty military and their families. Please call 202-767-1371 for more information.
Golf Tournament
August 24th, Shotgun start: 8am, South Course of Joint Base Andrews Golf Course Get ready for JBAB’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament! Prizes will be rewarded to the one male and female with the longest drive and closest to the pin. Please call 202-767-5895 for more information.
Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) Administrative Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-7707 Military & Family Support Center (MFSC) WFS, Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-6151 WFS, Bldg. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-0450 Aerobic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-8821 Arts and Crafts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-4422 Auto Hobby Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-4571 Bolling Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-563-3800 Capital Cove Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-9136 Fitness Center I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-5895 Fitness Center II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-2962 Furnari Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-2574 ITT (Tickets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-404-6576 Liberty Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-685-1802 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-5578 Outdoor Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-9136 Potomac Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-563-1702 Slip Inn Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-5840 Child & Youth Programs (CYP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Care Placement Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-3055 Child Development Center I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-2890 Child Development Center II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-404-8071 Child Development Center III… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-0771 Child Development Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-404-1454 School Bus Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-8138 Youth Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-4003 Gateway Inns & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-404-7050 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blanchard Barracks Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-4456 Enterprise Hall Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-0960 Furnari Hall Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-2667 Honor Guard Barracks Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-4418 Housing Office I, Bldg. 414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-0346 Housing Office II, Bldg. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-404-6828
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Navy Night at the Baysox The 13th Annual “Navy Night at the Baysox” will be held on Friday, August 3 at 7:05 p.m. when the Bowie Baysox (AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles) take on the Trenton Thunder (AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees) at Prince George’s Stadium, Routes 50 and 301 in Bowie, MD. Gates open at 6:05 p.m. The U.S. Naval Academy Band will perform patriotic music in front of the stadium shortly before the gates open. Opening ceremonies will be performed by Navy personnel and Navy Federal Credit Union personnel at 6:30 p.m. There will also be apostgame fireworks display that lights up the skies over the city of Bowie! Free tickets will be available to Department of Defense-affiliated personnel starting July 9 at many of the military installations listed in this publication. People eligible to receive free tickets are active duty and retired military from all branches of military service, active reservists and National Guard members, Department of Defense civilians (active and retired) and family members, U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen, DoD contractors, Naval Academy Athletic Association and U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association personnel. Please contact your base’s MWR Information, Tickets and Travel (ITT / ITR) outlet and present proper ID when picking up tickets. The MWR Information, Tickets and Travel Outlet at Naval Support Activity Annapolis is located in the Recreation Services Bldg. #89. Hours are Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free tickets will be available during these hours.
Summer Camps
"Let's Fit Together" is the 2012 theme for Summer Camp at the Billy the Kid Youth Center. Programming includes 4-H, Boys and Girls Club of America, iREAD and Navy Fit Factor activities. Registration is at the Youth Center (M-F, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) as long as spaces are available. Camp starts June 4 and ends August 24 with 12 fun-filled weeks of learning new things, being fit, staying healthy and coming together in friendship. Teen Camp Registration is in progress. Teen camp starts July 9 and runs through August 10, M-F from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Youth Center is open 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to accommodate working parents. There will be weekly field trips, swimming, fine arts, sports, guest speakers and loads of fun! Spaces are limited and eligibility includes dependents, ages 12-17 of active duty, DoD civilian Contractors or Naval Academy Athletic Association personnel. Fees for both summer camp and teen camp are based on total family income. Please bring LES with you when registering. For more information, call 410-293-9396.
Swimming Pools
MWR Annapolis operates two outdoor pools, North Severn Pool (on NSA Annapolis) and South Severn Pool (across from Gate 8 at the Naval Academy) through Labor Day, Sept. 3. Swimming lessons will be given in two-week sessions (June 18-28 and July 9-19). Lap swimming is free for military and DoD civilians at either pool on weekdays. DoD contractors must have a pool membership or pay daily guest fees for lap swimming. Membership passes are sold at the MWR Recreation Services Bldg. #89. Both pools can be rented for private parties from 7 to 9 p.m. (weekends at South Pool and Sun-Sat at North Pool). For information call 410-293-9200.
Carr Creek Marina Boat Rentals, Sailing and Kayaking Lessons
The Marina offers sailing lessons May18 to September 2 Successful completion of sailing lessons earns a "B" qualification card. Lessons cost $220/person and must be booked by reservation. The cost includes course materials. Because of their popularity, a waiting list is maintained throughout the year. This course is available to authorized MWR customers, ages 16 or older. Sailing lesson applications can be downloaded at: www.usna.edu/MWR/MWRSailingLessonsForm.htm From May to September, the Marina also rents power and sailboats, canoes and kayaks. The Marina will also offer Kayak Instruc8
Prince George’s Stadium, is a “family friendly” stadium with a carousel and playground area. All seats, including general admission tickets, have terrific views of the playing field, so you’re always close to the action! Concession stands are convenient to all seats and parking is FREE! This is a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy an evening of baseball compliments of the Bowie Baysox! This annual event is made possible by a commercial sponsorship from the Bowie Baysox with the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, NSA Annapolis. Navy Federal Credit Union is sponsoring the evening for the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2016 (Plebes) and the fireworks display. Tickets are for promotional use only - not for re-sale. (Neither the Navy nor any other part of the federal government officially endorses any company, sponsor or their products or services). For information, call 410-293-9206 (DSN 281).
tions and Tours with certified American Canoe Association Instructors. Lessons are scheduled as demand dictates. Instructions vary from a 1-hour orientation to a 4-hour Touring class, including sunrise and sunset tours. Visit the MWR Annapolis webpage at http://www.usna.edu/MWR and click on the Marina links for more information or call 410-293-3731 or 2058.
Speed Camp for Youth
MWR Fitness will host a Speed Camp for youth ages 12-17 on June 16. Youth will learn the basic skills of improving their athletic ability (sprinting, agility, reaction and quickness). Eligibilty includes active duty, DoD civilian employees, DoD contractors, USNA Alumni. Schedule on June 16 is: 8 a.m. – Athletic Testing (optional); 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Speed Camp; 11:30 a.m. to Noon – Q&A. Registration deadline is June 13 and is open to the first 50 customers. Cost is $30 for active duty dependents and $40 for all others. For information, call 410-293-9211. To register, call 410-293-9200.
Independence 5K Run
MWR Fitness will host a 5K Run on June 30 at the Bay Room, NSA Annapolis. The race starts at 9 a.m. with registration in advance at the Rec Bldg. #89 or day of event starting at 8 a.m. FREE for active duty and $10 for all others. For information, call 410-293-9200.
Pool Parties
MWR will host a series of three pool parties during summer 2012 - affordable evenings of food, fun and games for the whole family at the North Severn Swimming Pool, NSA Annapolis including an AllAmerican cookout provided by the MWR Blue Jacket Café. Cost is $5.50 person; FREE for RIK; $3.50 Kids 11 & under. Here’s the dates to mark on your calendar: June 15 – End of School Year Pool Party (4:30 to 7 p.m.) July 4 – Freedom Fest Pool Party (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.) August 17 – Pool Member Appreciation Pool Party (4:30 to 7 p.m. – FREE for pool members) For more information or to sign up, call 410-293-9200.
Information, Tickets and Travel
The Information, Tickets and Travel Office at NSA Annapolis offers special events, bookings and a variety of discounted tickets to area theme parks in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia as well as exotic attractions in Florida and California. Discounted tickets are available to all MWR eligible customers including: Active Duty, Retired Military, Reservists, National Guard, Active and
Accounting / MWR Business Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-9277 Administrative and NAF Personnel Office . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-9208 Athletics Office / Fitness . . . . . . . . . .410-293-9211 / 410-293-9226 Auto Skills Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-293-3859 Blue Jacket Café (Galley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-293-9120 Child Development Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-293-9390 Child Development Home Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-293-9395 Discount Ticket Sales (ITT Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-293-9200 FAM-CAMP (Campgrounds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-293-9200 Fleet & Family Support Center - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-293-2641 Navy Family Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-293-9736 Bachelor Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-293-9070 Lincoln Military Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-349-8616 Information, Tickets & Travel Coordinator’s Office . . . -410-293-9207 Marketing / Commercial Sponsorship Office . . . . . . . -410-293-9206 Liberty Zone (Single / Unaccompanied Act Duty) . . . . -410-293-9214 Marina (Carr Creek Marina) - Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-3731 CDR John L. Dunning, Ret Pier at Mill Creek - Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-3731/ 2058 MWR Director – Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-9209 Navy Gateway Inns & Suites - 410-293-3906 (located at USNA) Party Room Rental – Bay Room Reservations . . . . . . .410-293-9200 Recreational Services Building #89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-9200 Outdoor Gear / Sports Equipment Checkout . . . . . . . .410-293-9200 North Severn Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-2082 South Severn Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-3033 Youth Programs ("Billy the Kid" Youth Center) . . . . . . . .410-293-9396
Retired DoD civilians, Alumni Association personnel, NAAA personnel and full time Contractors assigned to USNA complex. For a complete list of tickets, visit http://cnic .navy.mil/Annapolis/FleetAndFamilyReadiness/ ThingsToDo/TicketsTravelAndTours/index.htm or sign up to receive the Fleet & Family Readiness E-newsletter at https://app.e2ma.net/app/view :Join/signupId:22556 . To purchase tickets or make reservations, visit the Customer Service Desk in the MWR Recreation Services Bldg. #89, M-F, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., call 410-293-9200 to charge by phone or call Erin Reardon, ITT Coordinator, at 410-293-9207 for complete ITT services.
Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rental MWR rents tables, chairs, grills, propane heater / cooker, picnic tables with umbrellas, tents, sleeping bags, camp cots, air mats, ice chests, lanterns, stoves, canopies and a 4-man Coleman Yuma Camper to help you experience the great outdoors. MWR also rents mountain bikes, helmets and sports equipment. MWR rents three inflatables: Moon Bounce, Giant Slide and Basketball Hoop. $75 charge for MWR to deliver and set up the inflatables. Equipment can be checked out from the Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rental Facility, Bldg 299 Halligan Road (same facility as Auto Skills Shop). Hours of operation are: M-Th, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, Noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekend rentals mean a customer picks up items on Friday and returns them the following Monday. Call 410-293-3859. Kayak and canoe rentals are available at the MWR Carr Creek Marina. Call 410-293-3731 or 2058. For a copy of the Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rental Brochure: www.usna.edu/MWR/ GEARRENT/NSAAnnapolisMWROutdoorRecreationEquipmentRental-BROCHURE
MWR Car Wash Takes Tokens MWR’s automated Car Wash operates 24/7 and is located next to the Navy Exchange Gas Station at NSA Annapolis. Customers may purchase Car Wash Tokens at the Customer Service Desk in the MWR Recreation Services Bldg. #89. Tokens are $1 and $5 and may be purchased by credit card. Prices are $8/Basic; $9/Deluxe and $10/Ultimate. For more information, call 410-293-9200. DCMILITARYLIVING • Summer 2012
Naval Air Station Patuxent River Summer is Here at Pax River! 4th of July at NAS Patuxent River
On July 4th we celebrate the holiday in style. Our River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center, located on the water with the best view of the Solomons Fireworks, hosts a special 4th of July Dinner and then outside party! There will be music, entertainment for the kids, beverages and more! Call 301-342-3656 for more information. Sponsored by Lincoln Military Housing MAKE it an overnight! Military personnel can plan on coming to Pax and may stay at any of our camp grounds, RV parks or at our fantastic Navy Gateway Inns and Suites. Call (301) 342-3601 or 1-877-NAVYBED to book your reservations today!
Camping
At Patuxent River, the backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River, coupled with the natural, wooded landscape, make picnicing a favored recreation. Grills and picnic tables, as well as athletic and recreation equipment, are available to rent. Please call the ITT Office for reservations for any of the picnic sites, which include the Beach House, Paradise Grove Pavilion, Cedar Point Beach Pavilion, West Basin Marina Pavilion and the Harper's Creek Recreation Areas. Reservations may be made by calling 301-342-3648.
Information, Tickets and Tours Office (ITT)
The Information, Tickets and Tours Office (ITT) is located on Cedar Point Road in front of the Drill
Cedar Point Road in front of the Drill Hall. ITT is the station's first stop when planning vacations and getaway weekends, and where residents and employees may purchase tickets to major sporting events, concerts and other special events in the region, and where you may peruse seating charts and monthly calendars of events. ITT is the best place to book your travel arrangements also. They offer vacation planning, cruise, fun day trips, hotels and more. Visit their website for your next trip. www.cnic.navy.mil/patuxent/fleetandfamilyreadiness/thingstodo
Outdoor Pool
The NAS Patuxent River Outdoor Pool is an Olympic-size facility located next to the Rassieur Youth Center. The pool is available for fitness and recreation swim and offers a diving board and a water slide. The pool’s impressive amount of deck space, makes it an ideal rental facility for private parties and other functions. Opening June 18. Fitness Swim - Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - Noon Recreation Swim - Tues. - Fri. Noon - 7 p.m. And Sat., Sun., Holidays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pool is not open on Monday -Programming only Outdoor Pool Parties are available. Call (301) 342-4225 or (301) 757-1293 to make reservations.
Soccer Camp Registration
Stop by the Rassieur Youth Center to register your child for this summer’s Soccer Camp to be
NAS Patuxent River Directory Auto Skills Center..................(301) 342-3507 Bowling Center......................(301) 342-3994 Cedar Point Golf Course........(301) 342-3597 Center Stage Theater (Movie Recording)......... .............................................(301) 342-5033 Child Development Annex (Drop-In) ................ .............................................(301) 342-3636 Child Development Center.....(301) 342-7637 Customized Creations ...........(301) 342-3569 Drill Hall, Fitness Room Weight Room and Gear Issue. ....................(301) 342-3519 Energy Zone..........................(301) 995-3869 Information, Tickets and Tours ....................... .............................................(301) 342-3648 Liberty E1-E6 .......................(301) 342-3565 Indoor/Outdoor Pool .............(301) 342-4225 Rassieur Youth Center...........(301) 342-1694 River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center .............................................(301) 342-3656 West Basin Marina................(301) 342-3573
held at the Beach house field at NAS Patuxent River. There will be 3 sessions June 18-22, June 25-29 and July 2, 3 and 5,6. The camp is for children ages 6-14. The camp will run from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. The week long camps will run $95 per child per youth ($85 for July 2-6). Call the Youth Center at 301-342-1694 for more information.
Tennis Camp Registration
The Rassieur Youth Center will be taking regis-
trations for the 2010 Summer Tennis Camp. There will be 3 sessions June 18-22, June 25-29 and July 2,3 and 5,6. The camp is for children ages 6-14. The camp will run from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. The week long camps will run $95 per child per youth ($85 for July 2-6). Camp will be held at the Tennis Courts next to the Theater Call the Youth Center at 301-342-1694 for more information.
Teen Camp Registration
Day Camp Sessions: Tuesdays -Thursdays; July 10-12, 17-20, 24-26, July 31 – Aug 2 and Aug 7-9 which will include an overnight) Teens ages 13-17 are invited to attend Teen Summer Camp at the Rassieur Youth Center. Camp is full of fun activities, team building, money management and crafts. Campers also are eligible to take chaperoned field trips (Transportation and team members provided, ticket purchase will be necessary) Register at the Rassieur Youth Center. Call 301342-1694 for more information. Day Camp: $80 per teen per session ($130 for Aug 7-9).
Cedar Point Golf Course
The picturesque Cedar Point Golf Course at NAS Pax River features 6,714 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. This course's key features are its narrow, tree-lined fairways, which are located amid a fairly wooded area, and the greens are bent grass. Monday - Noon – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday - 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Friday - 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday & Holidays - 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Call 301-342-3597 for questions.
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NRC Solomons
Defenders of Freedom Appreciation Day
Camping
Saturday, Sept. 22 Rain Date: Saturday, Sept. 29
The NDW region would like to show its' appreciation for the men and women who daily support and defend this great country. They are inviting all DoD and Military personnel to a day at Six Flags at a drastically reduced rate. In addition, the first 5000 people to purchase the tickets will be eligible to receive a limited seating ticket to our legendary performer. (Performer to be announced at a later time) Tickets can be purchase at any NDW ticket office beginning April 2, 2012. Ticket prices will be. $18 April 2 - August 16, 2012 $20 After August 17 Tickets are Non Refundable. Call your NDW ITT Office for more information: Navy Yard (202) 433-2069; Bethesda - (301) 295-0434; JBAB - (202) 4046576; Indian Head - (301) 744-4850; Dahlgren - (540) 653-8785; NAS Patuxent River - (301) 342-3648; Annapolis- (410) 293-9200 Tickets will also be available at these ITT Offices: Pentagon Army, Pentagon AF, Pentagon OSD, Andrews AFB, Fort Belvoir, Fort Myer, Quantico, Henderson Hall, Fort Meade, DIA, ONI and CIA. For updates and information on this event visit: http://cnic.navy.mil/ndw/fleetandfamilyreadiness/thingstodo/ Sponsored by: ITT Exelis **Naval District Washington sincerely thanks and appreciates the sponsors of this event. However, neither the Navy nor any other part of the federal government officially endorses any company, sponsor or their products or services.
NRC Solomons has 14 group tent campsites, 56 primitive tent campsites, 146 complete hookup sites and 156 electric and water only sites (20-50 amp service available at sites with electric hookup).Campsites are not pull-through sites. Call the Lodging Office at (410) 286-7301/2.
The Riverside Aquatics Complex
The Aquatics Complex includes four swimming pools: two 25meter pools (5’ depth or less), a wading pool and a diving pool with a 1.5 meter dive board and 2 water powered slides. The bathhouse is equipped with restrooms and showers. May 26 - September 3; Mondays - Closed (except holidays) Tuesday – Thursday - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Friday - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. The Riverside Aquatics Complex is available for private pool parties Tuesday – Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day and all weekends in September after normal operating hours. Call (410) 394-2845 to make your reservations.
The Adventure Zone
The Adventure Zone features an air-conditioned TV lounge with arcade, an 18-hole miniature golf course, billiard tables, and a ping pong table. The Adventure Zone hosts special events including dances, tournaments, outdoor movie nights, family events, arts and craft projects, and carnivals. Gear Issue, located inside the Adventure Zone, has tennis, basketball, and softball equipment to loan out with the purchase of a Leisure or Activity Pass. During the off-season, the Lodging Office can provide limited recreation equipment to guests. The Adventure Zone can assist in birthday party celebrations year round. Call (410) 286-8046/8047 for more information
Basketball & Tennis
Four tennis courts and two basketball courts are located on Patux-
Navy Recreation Center Solomons Phone Directory Adventure Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(410) 286-8046/8047 Point Patience Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . .(410) 286-8022/8023 Sunset Pier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(410) 286-7354 Riverside Aquatics Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(410) 394-2845 Lodging Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(410) 286-7416 Camping Reservations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(410) 286-7415
ent Drive next to the Administrative Building. Both are open for play year-round. All courts are lit until 11 p.m. during the summer months, except during the Movies in the Park program at Lighthouse Park.
Bicycle Rental
The Adventure Zone rents bicycles. Helmets are mandatory.
Driving Range/ Putting Green
The driving range is located just behind the Adventure Zone Recreation Center. A token-operated ball dispenser is at the range. The range has a natural tee area with posted yardage. The Adventure Zone has clubs in a variety of sizes.
Miniature Golf
An 18-hole miniature golf course with a newly renovated pirate theme is a favorite place for children and adults to play “putt-putt”.
Tent, Camping And Picnic Equipment
Rental equipment that is available includes: 6-person tent, coolers, lanterns and cots. Basic picnic pack and a deluxe pack is also available for rental.
Sand Volleyball Courts & Horseshoe Pits
Sand volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are located throughout NRC Solomons and are included with most recreational facility rentals.
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NSA South Potomac, NSF Dahlgren Sign up to get a free subscription for NSF Dahlgren Fleet and Family Readiness weekly Electronic Newsletter (e-News) at FFRPMarketing_ Dahlgren@navy.mil for special events, menus, sports events, FFSC class schedules and more! Visit Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) on the web! Our web address is www.cnic.navy.mil/SPotomac. Have you found Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) on Facebook? www.facebook.com/pages /Naval-Support-Activity-South-Potomac/481418550575
Cannonball Lanes Bowling Alley
Open 6 days a week, Cannonball Lanes has 10 lanes of bowling featuring AMF equipment with state-of-the-art Bose sound system, concessions and shoes available. Activities include open bowling, special event nights, leagues, and party rentals.
Child Development Center (CDC)
Open 5 days a week, the CDC provides a fulltime child development program for children six weeks to five years old. The center is open from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. The CDC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, holds DoD certification and participates in the USDA child and adult care food program.
Craftech Hobby Shop
Open 5 days a week, Craftech offers classes in stained glass, ceramics, framing and matting along with many more! Craftech carries craft supplies and will special order parts and supplies for customers. Is your child into art? How about a crafting birthday party? For more information please stop by the Craftech Office.
Dahlgren Aquatics Center
Summer Pool hours will be starting Memorial Day. Open year round for Red Cross CPR & Life Guard Training, swimming lessons, lap swimming, and aqua aerobics classes and special family events. Please call the pool for hours of operation, prices and facility rental at 540-653-8088.
Child Development Home Care
Training available for Military & DoD spouses who live on base to offer childcare in their own homes and provide the same high standard of care as in the Child and Youth Programs. This program is highly monitored and is a great convenience for civilians working on the base. If you are interested in becoming a Child Development Home care provider contact Trische Mollner at 540-653-4342 for more information.
Dahlgren Fitness Center
Open 7 days a week. You can join a variety of group fitness classes, including Cardio Boxing, Spinning, Power Yoga, Strength and Stability and Kettlebells. The Fitness Center offers racquetball throughout the year. Other sports and tournaments are offered, such as softball, soccer, flag football, dodgeball, and basketball. Karate classes are also offered throughout the year every 3 months for ages 6 through adult. Ballet and jazz classes are offered during the school year.
Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT)
Open 5 days a week – The ITT office offers information, maps and directions to local shopping, restaurants, historical sites and entertainment - Dis-
NSA South Potomac, NSF Dahlgren Phone List Aquatics Center ........................540-653-8088 Auto Skills Center .....................540-653-4900 Cannonball Lanes Bowling .......540-653-7327 Child Development Center ........540-653-4994 Child Development Homes .......540-653-4994 Craftech Hobby Shop................540-653-1730 Community House, Parade Field and Joy Park.. ................................................540-653-8785 Fitness Center/Gymnasium ......540-653-8580 General Library .........................540-653-7474 Gray’s Landing on the Potomac .540-653-8277 Information, Tickets & Tours .....540-653-8785 Liberty Office............................540-653-7277 Gear Issue & Equipment Rental / RV & Boat Storage Office ..........................540-653-4900 Marketing and Corporate Sponsorship............. ................................................540-653-5826 MWR Admin Office ..................540-653-7777 Youth Activities Center ..............540-653-8009
count tickets to Regal Cinemas, Cineplex Odeon Theaters, Baltimore Aquarium, Myrtle Beach, Disney World, Sea World and more! Ask for information on Military Discounts and the Armed Forces Vacation Club. Also call the ITT Office at 540-653-8785 for more information on MWR facility rentals.
Liberty Center (Single/Unaccompanied Sailor )
Open 7 days a week, The Liberty program sponsors free or reduced-price events for all active-duty personnel. Contact the Liberty Coordinator at 540-653-7277 for information and scheduled events. ID required for Liberty discounts.
Gear Issue & Equipment Rental RV & Boat Storage Office
Open 4 days a week. Located within the Auto Skills Center, Gear Issue & Equipment Rental offers a selection of recreation equipment for fishing, camping, picnics, special events, sporting equipment and more. Rentals can be daily, weekly or for the weekend. Call during hours of operation for details and pricing.
The Dahlgren Movie Theater
Join us at the newly remodeled Dahlgren Movie Theater. We have new seating with drink holders, new carpet, new paint and new curtains. Friday and Saturday evening movies shown year-round, featuring recent movie releases. Concessions are available including food and beverages. A significant savings when compared to commercial movie theaters. Eligible patrons include all with base access. For more information please contact the movie info. line at 540-653-7336. Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings $5 Civilian, $4 Active Duty, Retired & Reserve Mil E7 & above & their family members with ID, $2.50 E1-E6 and below and their family members with ID, $2 Child (6-11), Free - Child (5 and under).
Youth Activity Center
Open 5 days a week from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Youth Activity Center offers a before and after school program and summer camp for youth grades K-12. Our caring staff members supervise a wide range of activities from recreation to crafts to homework time.
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USCG SECTOR NY
Coast Guard Day
August 4th, 1790: Join Sector New York as we celebrate 222 years of service to the country. The celebration will take place on August 3rd, 2012 in front of the MWR building on Fort Wadsworth. The day starts off with a series of fun challenge events for children of all ages. As the morning continues the food service kicks in, the music starts, the afternoon games begin, the cutting of the birthday cake, the dunk tank, and of course ICE CREAM closes out the formal activities. The cost is just $4.00 per person. While this is a Coast Guard MWR event, members of all the services are highly encouraged to attend including the active, retired, reserve and their families and friends. We want to show everyone how the Coast Guard can throw a party.
Get to Know Your Coasties
If you are going to join us at their birthday party, you should get to know us as well. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a military branch of the United States involved in maritime law, mariner assistance, and search and rescue, among other duties of coast guards elsewhere. One of the seven uniformed services of the United States, and the smallest armed service of the United States, its stated mission is to protect the public, the environment, and the United States economic and security interests in any maritime region in which those interests may be at risk, including international waters and America's coasts, ports, and inland waterways.
204 Molony Drive, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, NY 10305 718-354-4407
USCG has a broad and important role in homeland security, law enforcement, search and rescue, marine environmental pollution response, and the maintenance of river, intra-coastal and offshore aids to navigation (ATON). It also lays claim to being the United States' oldest continuous seagoing service. The United States Coast Guard has about 40,150 men and women on active duty. The Coast Guard's motto is Semper Paratus, meaning "Always Ready" The Coast Guard's roots lie in the Revenue Cutter Service, which was founded on August 4, 1790 as part of the Department of the Treasury. An act of the U.S. Congress created the Coast Guard in 1915, with the merger of the Revenue Cutter Service and the United States Lifesaving Service. The United States Lighthouse Service was merged into the Coast Guard in 1939. The legal basis for the Coast Guard is Title 14 of the United States
LT Richard Sullivan - MWR Officer Mr. Rick Davis - Rec Specialist FSC David Dorsey - Fitness Ctr Mrs. Christy Marler-Prisco. - Rec Assistant Ms. Danaysy Rodriguez Rec Assistant Mrs. Deirdre O’Brien - Accountant Mrs. Elisa Garcia.......Guest Quarters Ms. Joanna Hulitt ………………Intern Ms. Jamil Perwz ………………..Intern E-mail us at D01-MWRSECNY@USCG.MIL or visit www.secnymwr.com
Code, which states: "The Coast Guard as established January 28, 1915, shall be a military service and a branch of the armed forces of the United States at all times." Upon the declaration of war or when the President directs, the Coast Guard operates under the authority of the Department of the Navy. The Coast Guard later moved to the Department of Transportation in 1967, and on February 25, 2003 it became part of the Department of Homeland Security. As members of a military service, Coast Guardsmen on active and reserve service are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice
and receive the same pay and allowances as members of the same pay grades in the other four armed services. Thanks to the Coast Guard Public Affairs Department for this information. After Coast Guard Day Festivities or all summer long, Sector NY has tickets to the amusements parks that are accessible in the New York City Area. MWR has discount tickets for Six Flags Great Adventure, Dorney Park, and of course, the sweetest park of all, Hershey Park. You can also check out Splish Splash or Morey’s Piers for some water fun. Bridge tolls getting you down? Call and purchase your tickets over the phone and we will mail them out for a small handling charge.
Lodging
Don’t pay New York prices. Stay at the Coast Guard Guest Quarters for your leisure travel needs. The former family housing units offer a two bedroom or a three bedroom townhouse complete with a kitchen, living room, dining room and backyard deck. The location offers easy access to Manhattan and all the major tourist locations in NYC while at the same time offering you, the visitor, great views of the New York Harbor and the truly unique Statue of Liberty. The two bedroom unit is only $94.00 per night and the three bedroom unit is only $99.00 per night. If our Guest Quarters are occupied, we have a Navy Lodge co-located with the Coast Guard. So contact Sector NY MWR at 718-354-4407 or email at d01-mwrsecny@uscg.mil today! Check them out on line at www.secnymwr.com
Quantico
Summer Fun Begins
Quantico 50M Pool
Opening 26 May, the Quantico 50M pool is the place to be this summer for relaxation, fun, exercise, and learning opportunities. The facility includes an Olympic size pool and wading pool. The wading pool is a zero depth entry to make access to our mushroom fountain and frog slide easy for our littlest swimmer. The 50M Pool is the perfect place to swim laps or play games with your friends and is equipped with a winding water slide, 3 meter diving board, and 1 meter diving board which provide endless fun for kids and adults alike. In addition to recreational swimming, we offer water exercise, unit PTs, swim lessons, lifeguard training, and water safety instructor training. We also offer both private & splash parties. Make your next event a splash and throw a pool party with us! We hope you'll spend your summer with us. Call us at 703-784-2973 or visit www. quantico.usmc-mccs.org/Pool
You Deserve a Treat
Soft serve ice cream is now available at “Creme,” located next to the self-serve car wash and Barnett Field. Hours of operation: Monday-Sunday 1100-1900.
Quantico Marina
Located beyond the Town of Quantico at the east end of Potomac Avenue in Building 25, the Marina has over 100 slips, offering daytime, overnight, and long-term berthing for boats up to 40 feet in length, most with electric and water hookups. It has restroom and shower facilities, a pump-out station and a small resale service that sells gas, oil, ice, and other boat supplies on site. The Quantico Marina can special order almost anything marine-related for your boat. 14
Quantico MCCS Phone Numbers MCX .......................................................................703-432-8800 REC ITT ..................................................................703-432-8850 Marine Mart ...........................................................703-784-2712 Golf Course ............................................................703-784-2424 Package Store........................................................703-432-8152 Bowling Center .......................................................703-784-2210 The Clubs at Quantico ............................................703-784-4264 Catering..................................................................703-432-0219 Auto Hobby.............................................................703-784-2729 Marina....................................................................703-784-2359 Barber Physical Activity Center ................................703-432-0590 Theater...................................................................703-784-2279 Lunga Park .............................................................703-784-5270 Child Development Center ......................................703-784-2716 Youth/Teen Center..................................................703-784-2249 Quantico Family Library...........................................703-784-4348 The Crossroads Inn ................................................703-630-4444 Human Resources..................................................703-784-3454
Call 703-784-2359 for more information. www.quantico.usmcmccs.org/Marina
Quantico Bowling Center
Cool off in our air-conditioned facility while having fun! Located in the lower deck of Little Hall, 2034 Barnett Ave, the Bowling Center offers "Glo Bowling," which creates a club-like atmosphere with fog machines, a light show, and the latest music. The facility has 12 lanes, a full-service pro shop, game room, snack bar, and has wheel chair access. Summer hours are: Monday-Thursday 1100-2100, Friday 11002300, Saturday 1100-2330, and Sunday 1300-1700. The Bowling Center is also available for birthday parties, “wet downs,” and league bowling.
Individual units aboard Quantico are authorized to include bowling as part of their PT regimens and have priority for lane usage on Wednesday afternoons. For more information, call 703-784-2210. www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org/Bowling
Medal of Honor Golf Course
The "Medal of Honor" Golf Course offers eligible patrons, including DoD contractors, a wide variety of golfing activities. Located off Fuller Road, this facility offers an 18-hole course, practice range, practice putting green, pro shop, locker rooms, club storage services, banquet-sized pavilion, and a clubhouse and restaurant, Mulligan's. Reunions, retirements, graduations, and morale office parties are great occasions to schedule a golf tournament or outing. Outings are available for closed groups on weekdays. To schedule an outing or tournament, call 703-784-2424. www.quantico.usmcmccs.org/Golf Hours: Golf Course: Monday-Thursday 0730-Dusk; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 0700-Dusk; Pro Shop: Monday-Thursday 0700-1800; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 0630-1800; Mulligan’s: Monday-Friday 0900-1800, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 0630-1800
Discount Tickets
Recreation, Information, Tickets and Tours is located at the Marine Corps Exchange, 3500 Russell Road. The staff searches out "hot spots" suitable for individual family outings and/or tours of special interest to their customers and offers information, brochures, and discount tickets to many local attractions, including Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens, Six Flags America, Colonial Williamsburg, and the Verizon Center. Rec/ITT can be reached at 703-432-8850. www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org/Rec/ITT For more information about Quantico MCCS activities, visit our website at www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org. DCMILITARYLIVING • Summer 2012
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