March 2014 Joint Base Charleston
Scholarship program to give out $25,000 Spring brings great deals on catering services Experience night golf for the first time Pedal around historic Charleston with a guide Check out a “mobile villa� for a weekend retreat
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Let us know how we are doing The 628th Force Support Squadron manages dozens of assets on Joint Base Charleston, from the clubs and golf courses, to the AF Military Personnel Office and youth centers. We value your feedback on these programs. To comment on FSS services, products, facilities or personnel, please log on to www.JBCharleston.com and click on “ICE,” our Interactive Customer Evaluation. Hard copies of the evaluation are also available at each facility.
Club happenings - Pg. 4-9 Around the links - Pg. 10-11 AB Outdoor Recreation Center - Pg. 12-13 Bowling news - Pg.14 Phone directory and facility maps - Pg. 15-18 Short Stay - Pg. 19 WS Outdoor Adventure Center - Pg. 19 Single Airman & Single Sailor Programs - Pg. 20-21 Fitness & Sports Centers - Pg. 22-23 Youth Programs - Pg. 24-25 Free movies - Pg. 26 Auto Skills Center - Pg. 26 Child Care Programs - Pg. 27 Airman & Family Readiness, Fleet & Family Support Centers - Pg. 28-29
Catch us on-line For a complete listing of events, programs and activities on Joint Base Charleston, visit our website at www.JBCharleston.com. There, you can also sign-up for “Week’s Peeks,” a weekly e-mail alert on upcoming events.
Commercial ads welcome If you own a local, regional or nationwide commercial business and would like to have the Joint Base Charleston community learn more about your products and services, you can advertise in the Breeze and its companion public website, www.JBCharleston.com. Ad rates for both print and on-line media are reasonable and competitive. You will be gaining access to more than 81,000 local military, DoD civilians, family members and retirees. Learn how to tap into the Lowcountry’s most dynamic market share by contacting Beverly McElroy, Joint Base Charleston Commercial Sponsorship & Special Events Coordinator at (843) 963-3816 or e-mail her at beverly.mcelroy@us.af.mil. The Breeze magazine is a monthly publication designed and produced by the 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing Office. Dates, times, program availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Contact the facility for the latest information. An on-line version of the Breeze can be seen at www.JBCharleston.com. No federal endorsement of sponsors or advertisers is intended or implied. The FSS Marketing Office is located on the Air Base and can be reached at 843.963.3809. March 2014
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Charleston Club 963-3914
Start your morning with us Served Monday - Friday, 6:30-10:30 a.m. Lowcountry Breakfast - $3.75 Sausage Breakfast Bowl - $4.25 Breakfast Burrito - $3.10 (add meat, $1) Apple-filled pancakes - $3 Waffles with bacon or sausage - $3.50 French toast sticks - $1.75 Fresh fruit cup - $3.50 Assorted fruit juices - $1.75
P rime R ib fea featured on Friday Friday nigh Prime Rib featured nightt Our famous mouth-watering, juicy prime rib has returned to our Friday night dining lineup. Plus, we have added several new items to our standard buffet to accompany your favorites. Serving time is 5 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $11.95 for Members; $13.95 for all others. No RSVP needed.
K ids ea free March March 6 Kids eatt free rsday Family Night” Your Charleston Club hosts a “1st Thursday nth’ss is March 6. The nth for its Members every month. This month’s vited to bring the fun starts at 5 p.m. Members are invited er. Members cost cos is family for a pizza and spaghetti dinner. d and younger eat ea at $5.50 for adults and youth 12 years old no charge. No RSVP needed.
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Stop by the Club Tuesday nights from 4 to 9 p.m., and play Bonanza Bingo. When you hit an “H” pattern, we’ll pay you $75. If you buy a block of 50 cards, the Club will spring for a free personal pan one-topping pizza for you to munch on while you mark your cards.
We play lay Big Bucks Bingo every Monday day and Wednesday! Both nightss have total nightly nigh payouts off more than $1,600 not including cluding two progressive jackpots pots with $1,000 minimum payouts. uts. Warm-ups/Early Warm-ups/ Bird games start at 6 p.m.
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Saturday N Saturday Night ight Dining Special All-you-care-to-eat All-you-care-to-eat crab crab legs! M onday - Thursday, Thursday, 11 a.m. to to 9 p .m. Monday p.m. FFriday riday 11 a.m. tto o 11 p p.m. .m. Saturday Saturday 4 tto o 11 p p.m. .m. Call Call 963-3922 for for takeout
The $25.95 per person price includes snow crab legs with drawn butter, baked potato, corn on the cob, southern-style biscuit, side salad and non-alcoholic drink. Price for children 12 and under is $12.95. Served 5-9 p.m. No RSVP needed!
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Redbank Club 794-7797
Club offering special discount for spring bookings The stress of planning an event can sometimes be overwhelming. The staff at the Redbank Club are catering and hospitality professionals that can help relieve the stress to you and your budget. During March, if you book your event for an “off-peak day” (Sunday through Thursday) and mention that you saw this ad in the Breeze, they will waive the entire room fee. If you are planning an event for Friday or Saturday and mention this ad when making a booking during March, the Redbank Club will discount the room fee by 50 percent. Stop by the Club Office to inquire about available room dates or for more details on our facility.
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Wrenwoods
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GOLF COURSE
RGA Captain’s Choice Tournament March 15 The Redbank Golf Association Captain’s Choice Tournament will have a blind draw for teams. There will be no handicapped scores. Entry fee is $20, plus green fee and cart. All golfers must be registered by 7:30 a.m. to qualify to play. For more information, stop by or call the Golf Shop at 794-7802.
St. Patrick’s Day Sale March 10-17 During this “You Feeling Lucky?” sale, pick out your equipment and apparel purchases. Then, pull a deep discount card from the leprechaun’s hat for up to 50% off your purchase, if you’re lucky.
Custom logo golf bags
Clicgear Push Carts
The golf shops at Redbank Plantation on the Weapons Station and Wrenwoods Golf Course on the Air Base have a selection of Navy, Air Force and collegiate-logo golf bags. If not in stock, your favorite team, college or service can be special ordered. See a golf shop attendant for more details.
March golf shoe blowout Now available at the Redbank Plantation Golf Shop at 10% off the MSRP!
All Nike and Adidas men’s and women’s golf shoes in stock are 50% off until they’re gone! (This offer and discount cannot be combined with other discounts.) March 2014
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Outdoor Recreation CENTER
963-1732 or 963-1672
Horseback riding adventure
March 8 This one-hour, walking ride meanders through the scenic woods, marshes and tidal creeks of Seabrook Island. Great family adventure for first-time riders as well as experienced equestrians. Minimum age is 8 years old. Cost is $115 per person; RecOn price, $20. Advance sign-up is needed.
Harrah’s Casino Trip March 25-26 Travel along with the ORC to Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee, N.C. The $130 per person cost includes one night of lodging (based on double occupancy), transportation, and $40 of food and gaming incentives. Space is limited, so sign up now!
Tour Charleston by bike March 15 We will transport you and your bike to our starting point - Mt. Pleasant Waterfront Park - and provide expert guides for our tour of historic downtown Charleston. If you need a bike for the tour, the ORC has them available for a minimal fee to checkout. Riders provide drinks & lunch. Advance sign-up required. Cost: $20 per person (RecOn price: $5)
Brookgreen Gardens Tour
March 22 Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, S.C., is a National Historic Landmark spread out over 9,000 acres. This garden was America’s first public sculpture garden. It now contains more than 1,400 works of sculpture placed in an extraordinary combination of art and landscaped nature. Cost for the trip is $49 per person. This is a PLAYpass-eligible trip. Advance reservations required.
3D archery shoot
March 19 & April 16 These shoots will be “Hunter Class” 3D events with targets ranging from 10 to 40 yards distance. All skill levels are invited to participate. Archers must provide their own equipment; no crossbows are permitted. Each shoot begins at 5 p.m. at the Air Base Outdoor Recreation. Please register two days before each date. Cost is $5 per person.
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Base Yard Sale
April 5, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Here’s an awesome opportunity to turn your spring cleaning clutter into cash! This installation-wide yard sale at the Air Base Picnic Grounds is open to buyers and sellers. Price per table for sellers is $20. There is no admission fee for buyers. Deadline for sellers to register at the ORC is March 28. Call for more details.
Let’s go racing at Darlington April 12 Experiencing a Saturday night NASCAR race at Darlington should be on every race fans bucket list! We are headed there for the Bojangles Southern 500 Sprint Cup race April 12. The $129 per person cost covers transportation, one admission ticket and an after-race tailgate cookout. Seating is in the Tyler Tower, Section Q, rows 20-21. Openings are limited for this trip. Advanced reservations a must!
Discover Sandy Island April 19 Travel along with our staff of tour experts on a trip to Sandy Island in Georgetown County. This island has been preserved as wildlife refuge and nature center. Accessible only by boat, we will learn it’s rich history and have a Gullah-style lunch. The $65 per person cost includes all transportation, lunch, tours and a stopover to browse through the many shops on Pawley’s Island. Advance sign-up is needed.
Book a group canoe or kayak outing Now is the time to book a group canoe or kayak outing. Rates start at $40 per person, which includes all equipment, transportation and guides. Stop by or call for available dates and other information.
Weekend kayak adventure May 3 Glide along some of the most scenic and breath-taking waterways in the Lowcountry. This trip leaves the Air Base Outdoor Recreation Center at 8 a.m. and returns at approximately 4 p.m. The $40 per person cost ($10 RecOn price) includes transportation, all gear and guides. Participants need to bring a lunch and drinks for the trip. Advance registration at the ORC is needed for this outing. Call for additional details. March 2014
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Daily lunch specials and regular dining begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch specials available until 2 p.m. March’s lunch specials are: Monday - T Taco aco Salad, $6.79; Tuesday - Chicken n Club Comb Combo, $7; Wednesday - Asian specials, $7; Thursday y - Tuna Melt Combo, $6.79; Friday - Fish or beer-batter shrimp mp basket, $ $7
Milk Shake Flavor of the Month “Reeses”
xXtreme Bowling March highlights Every Friday and Saturday night from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. three hours of bowling, shoe rental, hot music and cool lights for just $9 per bowler.
Rise Rise & shine & dine
Breakfast served 6:30 - 10:30 a.m. Monday - Breakfast T Taco, aco, $3.79; Tuesday - Pancake cake platter, $4.79; Wednesday - French toast platter, $4.79; Thursday Sunrise platter, $4.79; Friday - Southwest omelet, $4.79
Bonzai B onzai Bingo specials Monday (4-8 p.m.) - Upright “H” pays $75 Thursday - Stamp corners pays $10
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Weekdays at lunch - Receive two games of bowling for just $1 per game when you buy a combo meal between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Shoe rental $1. Sunday Family Fun Pack - One hour of bowling on one lane, shoe rental for four, plus a one topping pizza and a pitcher of soda for only $25! Sunday Dine and Bowl - Purchase any combo meal on Sunday and receive same-day bowling for $1 a game. Two for Two Tuesday - Bowl two games for only $2, 3:30 8 p.m. every Tuesday in March. Everyday - Get $32 of bowling for only $25 when you purchase a Punch Bowl Card!
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628th Force Support Squadron - Joint Base Charleston
Air Base Directory Area Code for all Air Base facilities is 843 Airman & Family Readiness Center
963-4406
Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 5 pm or by appointment Discovery (computer) Center - Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 6 pm Airman’s Attic & Loan Closet - Monday-Friday, 10 am - 2 pm
Charleston Club & Catering
963-3914
963-3839
Lunch buffet - Tuesday - Friday, 11 am - 1 pm Dinner buffet - Wednesday & Friday, 5-7 p.m. Rookies Sports Grill - Monday - Thursday, 11 am - 9 pm Friday, 11 am - 11 pm Saturday, 4-11 pm Starbucks/Lowcountry Café - Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 1 pm (Serving breakfast 6:30-10:30 am) Wings Bar - By reservation only Catering - By appointment
Child Development Center
963-4366
Monday-Friday, 6:30 am - 6 pm
Family Child Care
963-2546 963-2547 (fax)
Monday-Friday, 7 am - 4 pm
Fitness & Sports Center
963-3347 963-4318 (Sports Line)
Monday-Friday, 5 am - midnight; Saturday & Sunday, 6:30 am - 6 pm Holiday hours: 10 am - 6 pm
Flight Kitchen
963-3103
Continuous operation 24 hours a day
Gaylor Dining Facility
963-3590
Daily: Breakfast, 5:30-8 am; Lunch, 10:30 am - 1 pm; Dinner, 4:30-7pm; Midnight Meal, 10:30 pm - 1 am
Honor Guard
767-2134
Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Human Resources Office
(See Weapons Station Directory for HRO information)
Inns of Charleston (Lodging)
963-8000
Continuous operation 24 hours a day
JB Charleston Framing, Engraving & Gifts
963-1936
Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Library
963-3320
Monday-Thursday, 10 am - 5:30 pm; Friday-Sunday, closed. UTA (A) Saturdays, 12-4 pm
963-3922 (takeout)
Outdoor Recreation Center/ 963-1732/963-1672 Information, Tickets and Travel
Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Starlifter Lanes Bowling Center 963-3315
Bowling Lanes: Monday-Thursday, 10:30 am - 8 pm; Friday, 10:30 am - 11 pm Saturday, 1-11 pm; Sunday, 1-7 pm Snack Bar: Monday-Thursday, 6:30 am - 7:30 pm; Friday, 6:30 am - 10:30 pm Saturday, 1-10:30 pm; Sunday, 1-6:30 pm
963-3316 Wrenwoods Golf Course
963-1833/963-1834 963-1840
Youth Programs/Youth Center
963-5684
Base operator - (Commercial) (DSN)
Golf Shop: Daily, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm Course: 7 am to dusk Globemaster Grill: Daily, 7 am- 2 pm Office: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 6 pm Program hours: (School) Monday-Friday, 2:30-6 p.m. Program hours: (Summer break) Monday-Friday, 6:30 am - 6 pm
963-1110 673-1110
Force Support/MWR website: www.JBCharleston.com
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, facilities are closed on holidays. Daily hours of operation are subject to change without notice. Call ahead for most current information. March 2014
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Weapons Station Directory Area Code for all Weapons Station facilities is 843 Auto Skills Center
794-7752
Monday, 9 am - 8 pm; Tuesday-Friday, 10 am - 8 pm; Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm
Child Development Center
794-7408 794-4018 (fax)
Monday-Friday, 6:30 am - 6 pm
Cinema One Movie Theater
794-7516
Show times: Friday, 7:30 pm; Saturday, 5 & 7:30 pm; Sunday, 2 pm
Cooper River Cafe (SPAWAR)
218-5722
Monday -Friday, 7 am - 2 pm
Eastside Wellness Center
794-7102
Monday-Friday, 6 am - 6 pm
Fleet & Family Support Center
794-7480 794-7492 (fax)
Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
Human Resources Office
794-7065/794-7068
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday, 7:30 am - 1:30 pm Friday, 7:30-11:30 am & 1-4:30 pm (Closed 11:30 am - 1 pm)
Liberty (Bowman Center)
296-3942
Daily, 10 am - 11 pm (including holidays)
Library
794-7900
Wednesday-Friday, 10 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 12-5 pm* *Closed the Sunday before a Monday holiday
Marrington Bowling Center
794-7235
Monday & Thursday, 11 am - 1 pm & 4-10 pm; Tuesday & Wednesday, 9 am - 1 pm & 4-10 pm; Saturday, 12 pm - 12:30 am; Sunday, 1-6 pm; Holidays, 6-10 pm
Outdoor Adventure Center/ Information, Tickets & Travel
794-2120
Monday-Friday, 11 am - 5 pm; Saturday, 9 am - 12 pm
Redbank Plantation Golf Course
794-7802
Everyday, 6:30 am - 5 pm (including federal holidays)
Recycling Center
794-0509
Monday-Friday, 7 am - 3 pm
Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fitness Center
794-4173
Monday-Friday, 5:30 am - 8:30 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 8 am - 6 pm Holidays, 10 am - 4 pm
Short Stay Outdoor Recreation Area
743-2608
Continuous operation 24 hours a day
The Dive Bar & Grill
794-4238
Sunday-Thursday, 5 pm - 12 am; Friday & Saturday, 5 pm - 2 am
Redbank Club & Catering
794-7797 794-4105 (fax)
Office & Catering information: Tuesday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Lunch Buffet - Tuesday-Friday, 11 am - 1 pm With prior arrangement, catered functions are available everyday.
Youth Programs
794-7809 794-4003 (fax)
Monday-Friday Office: 9 am - 6 pm Before School Care: 6-8 am After School Care: 2-6 pm Full-day Care Camp: 6 am - 6 pm
Base operator - (Commercial) (DSN)
963-1110 673-1110
Force Support/MWR website: www.JBCharleston.com
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, facilities are closed on holidays. Daily hours of operation are subject to change without notice. Call ahead for most current information.
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This is the perfect towable getaway villa for two! Rent a Scamp Camper any weekend in March for just $90 through the Weapons Station Outdoor Adventure Center. Prior reservations highly recommended. Call with any questions.
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Prime dates and times are now open to book your group or organizational picnic at Marrington Plantation. Party bags, grills, coolers and other items available for checkout. Stop by the OAC or call 794-2120 for more information. March 2014
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Get out of your room, come watch a movie and eat free pizza! No RSVP needed. Liberty Game Room Dark Room - 6:30 p.m. March 11 - Captain Phillips March 25 --Cirque Cirque De Soleil’s Worlds Apart
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TTandem andem ande sk skydiving ydiving March 8 Jump tandem with a trained, professional skydiver! The $155 per person cost includes transportation, all equipment, instruction and the jump. Must be at least 18 years old and weigh less than 220 lbs. Register with a $20 cash non-refundable fee at the Bowman Liberty game room front desk. Registration deadline is March 5.
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March 21 Don’t feel intimidated about going with us on this gymnastics session - it’s for beginners and those who want to advance their skills. This is an 18+, military military-only, 90-minute private session at Choice Gymnastics. The $10 per person cost includes transportation, coaching, instruction and floor time. There are limited spots for this trip, which leaves the Bowman Center at 6:15 p.m. Must sign-up with cash payment at the Liberty Game Room by March 19.
M Marksmanship arksmanship Q Qualifying ualifying March 15 & 29 Join us as we head to the THREAT Management Group gun shop and firing range for your rifle and/or pistol qualifications instructed by former Marines! The cost is $150 for one qualification & $200 for both rifle and pistol. Both packages include hands-on instruction, weapons qualification, transportation, gun rental and ammo. Our van will depart from the Bowman Center at 7:45 a.m. and will return by 5:30 p.m. Registration is due the Wednesday before each trip at the Liberty Game Room.
FForce-on-Force orce-on-Force March 16 scenarioThis Close Quarters Battle course is scenariobased, combative training designed to connect what you do on the range with what you must do in the field to protect yourself. The cost is $215 which includes transportation, all gear, ammunition, weapons training, instruction, execution training and Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training certificate. The trip departs from the Bowman Center at 7:15 a.m. and will return by 7 p.m. Register in the Liberty Game Room by March 12. March M arch 2014
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Yoga Monday and Wednesday 3:25 & 5:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday - 6 a.m. Saturday - 11 a.m.
*All Air Base fitness classes are free except for Salsa ($10 per person each session).
Co-Ed Martial Arts Classes Monday and Wednesday - 6 p.m. Thursday - 5:45 p.m.
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday Step Aerobics, 9 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday - Cardio Sculpt, 9 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday - Cardio Mix, 4:30 p.m. Saturday - Cardio Sculpt, 8:30 a.m.
Salsa* Tuesday - 6 p.m.
Indoor Cycling Classes Crossfit
Weekdays - 6 a.m., 12 & 5 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m.
Fitness on Request Video-guided workouts* Monday - 5:30 & 7 a.m., 1:15 & 8 p.m. Tuesday - 5:30, 7 & 10:30 a.m., 8 p.m. Wednesday - 5:30 & 7 a.m., 8 p.m. Thursday - 5:30, 7 & 9 p.m. Friday - 5:30 & 7 a.m., 1 & 6 p.m. *Classes must be reserved 24 hours in advance.
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday - 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursday - 10 a.m.
Zumba
Monday - 4:35 p.m. Tuesday - 12 p.m. Wednesday - 11 a.m. and 4:35 p.m. Thursday - 12 & 7 p.m. Friday - 4:50 p.m. Saturday - 9:45 a.m. Sunday - 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Zumba practice) JBCharleston.com
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Intramural soccer Registration is now open at Sam’s Fitness Center for intramural soccer. Sign-up deadline is March 21, with the season starting March 31. Call Randy Moseley at 794-4118 or email randy.moseley@us.af.mil for more details.
Cycling C ycling Classes Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 5:30 a.m.
Monday & Wednesday - Strength/Endurance Core training, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday & Friday Ship Shape, 11 a.m. Tuesday - Mommy & Me Circuit & Tabata Training, 9:30 a.m. Tabata Tuesday - Yoga Flow, 6 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday - High Intensity Interval Training, 5:30 a.m. Thursday - Ladies-only Boot Camp, 9:30 a.m. (Sam’s Gym)
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 7 p.m. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month Street Survival Jujitsu - 9 a.m. urday of the month - 9 a.m. 2nd, 4th & 5th Saturday
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Monday - 4:30 p.m. Thursday - 4 p.m. Friday - 5 p.m. Saturday (Sam’s Gym) - 9 a.m.
Stroller Rollers Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 9 a.m. Unless otherwise indicated, Weapons Station classes are held at Bldg. 725 in the Menriv Mall area. All group fitness classes are free to active duty military. For all others, the fee is $3 per class. Punch cards and unlimited cards are available for purchase. M March arch 2014
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Egg Hunt Adventure
April 19 All JB Charleston youth ages 1 to 12 are invited to this year’s Egg Hunt Adventure at Marrington Plantation on the Weapons Station. This free event will also feature music face-painting and games. Children will be grouped into six different, age-related hunts. The fun starts at 10 a.m. Be sure to bring a camera for a picture opportunity with the Easter bunny. Pre-registration not required.
Members score big benefits, “freebies” every week Registration opens for spring break camp Spring break for local schools is April 14-18. Unfortunately, most parents cannot go on “spring break” with them. The Weapons Station Youth Programs has come to the rescue with a camp at the Youth Center for children ages 5-12. All campers will be supervised while engaging in activities that include crafts, cooking, field trips, games and just general fun. Fees are based on total family income. This program is open to children of active duty, Reservists and DoD civilian employees. For more information, call 794-7809.
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You are missing out on a lot of great events, programs and discounts if you’re not a Youth Programs member. Just some of the programs that are free or offer huge discounts include: dances, lock-ins, special clubs and workshops, sports programs, 4H projects, trips, and a ton more activities. A yearly membership is open to youth ages 5-18 for $30. Stop in for more details or to sign up.
Solution to “latch key” challenge Our before- and after-school program is an affordable solution to kids coming home to an empty house after school. Transportation to and from school, a snack and homework assistance is included. Care is provided on teacher in-service (no school) days as well. Participants and their families have access to our dedicated Military & Family Life Counselors, and involvement in Boys and Girls Clubs of America and 4-H clubs activities. Please contact us for more details or to register today! JBCharleston.com
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April 5 Join us for a tour of Coastal Carolina University in Myrtle Beach. Cost is $10 per person. Parents are welcome. Lunch will be at participants expense. Sign-up deadline is March 26.
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Spring break Spr ing br eak rregistration egistration opens Registration for Spring Break Camp starts this month. The camp is for ages 5-12 and fees are based on total family income. Camp dates are April 14-18. Stop by the Air Base Youth Center or call 963-5684 for additional details.
Coming C oming ev events ents April 19 Month of the Military Child Easter Egg Hunt for ages up to 12. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free program. April 25-26 Operation Megaphone Worldwide teen overnight lock-in starting at 7 p.m. April 25. Ages 13-18. Cost: $15 for members; $20 for nonmembers.
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Kidney Kidney awareness awareness drive drive in March March The Air Base Youth Programs is collecting gently used clothing and small, working appliances in March to donate to the local Kidney Foundation for National Kidney Awareness Month. Collection point is the Youth Center.
FForest orest C City ity ccommunity ommunity pr programs ograms In March, the Air Base Youth Programs has several great organized programs in the Forest City housing area. There will be kickball at the Community Center March 3, 5-7 p.m., and on March 17, they will be doing Zumba on the lawn. These programs are open to all JB Charleston youth.
Teen suicide prevention program JB Charleston Youth Programs will host a Teen Suicide Prevention Program at Fort Dorchester High School March 5, 8:30-11 a.m. This program is free and open to youth ages 13-18. Call the Air Base Youth Center for additional details.
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Please note all programs are held at the A&FRC and require prior registration. For a complete list of classes & services, visit www.JBCharleston.com.
t Employment/scholarships for spouses
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t Start your resume - Part I
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Join us from 10 to 11:30 a.m., on March 4 to learn about free resources/services, i.e. employment, resumes, local job market, scholarships and more!
Learn the basics of writing a resume and cover letter on March 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
t Eldercare: Understanding the system On March 5, 1-3 p.m., we will show you how to navigate the Eldercare system-agencies, resources and services.
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Having a baby? Come join us March 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m., for useful parenting tips and budgeting for your new addition. A free bundle will be given for each expected baby.
t VA disability claim workshops
At these workshops on March 7, 14 or 28, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., a VA rep will simplify the claims process then provide individual assistance from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Members must sign-up at the Air Base Family Practice Clinic no later than the Monday prior to the workshop.
t Educational opportunities counseling Thirty-minute consultations are available on March 11, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., to help you reach your educational goals.
t Fine tune your resume - Part II
Learn to tailor your basic resume for specific vacancies March 12, 9-10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.12 p.m.
t What’s your retirement plan
Gain insight for financial planning, including the Thrift Savings Plan as a means to supplement retirement on March 12, 2-4 p.m.
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This is an orientation for Air Force spouses on March 12, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Join us for this fun orientation to learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language and benefits/services. At this session on March 13, 8-9:30 a.m., we will explore debt’s history, what undermines your need to stay out of debt, how to stay out of debt and more. Couples encouraged to attend.
t Transition GPS for those retiring
Formerly known as TAP, this Goals, Plans and Success workshop March 17-21, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., will help you become “career ready” as you transition from the military. A mandatory pre-separation briefing, scheduled through the A&FRC, is required prior to attending.
t Good credit - I want that! Find out how you can fix a lessthan-great credit rating or how to maintain the good rating you may already enjoy on March 18, 1-2 p.m.
t The art of blending two families
Join us March 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., to learn to understand blended family issues, stages of adjustment and characteristics of a successfully blended family.
t Spouse intro to the Air Base
Military spouses new to the Air Base are invited to join us March 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m., for this fun, fastpaced intro, meet other spouses and learn where to shop, dine and play.
t VA benefits briefing
Find out all there is to know about VA benefits at these briefings on March 21 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. If you are exempt from the TAP GPS workshop, you are still required to attend this briefing.
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On March 21, 6:30-8 p.m., a counselor will help eligible veterans and their spouses learn what it takes to transition into a teaching career. JBCharleston.com
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Learn how a penny-pinching shopper can save big money each month using coupons at this great workshop on March 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Are you within 24 months of retiring or separating from the service? If you answered yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to sign up for a series of Transitions GPS classes. Formerly known as the Transition Assistance Program, or TAP, the next Goals, Plans and Success week-long workshop begins March 10. Retirees can attend all or just a select few. Those who are separating are required to attend the first five days of the GPS workshop. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions. The March sessions include: Transition GPS & DOL workshop, March 10-14 and March 24-28, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; VA briefing, March 14, 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.; Tricare briefing, March 14, 3 - 3:30 p.m.
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If you attend the basic resume class, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invited to bring your resume back from review and fine tuning at this March 27 class, 2-3:30 p.m.
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Gain positive interviewing techniques and find out how to respond to difficult questions on March 28, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. March 2014
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Adult Book Club - Weapons Station March 12 - 4 p.m. Join us the second Wednesday of the month as we delve into a new book. Our March book up for discussion is Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys. For more information, call 794-7900.
Teen Book Club - Air Base March 26 - 4 p.m. We will meet the last Wednesday of each month to talk about a new book. The book up for discussion in March is Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson. Call 963-3320 for more details.
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