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Welcome the new year in grand style Pro shops well-stocked with great holiday gifts Schedule some downtime with a free movie Shed the fall flab and keep off those holiday pounds Enjoy the excitement of Christmas tree lightings
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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. 4-8 Outdoor Recreation Center - Pg. 9 Around the links - Pg. 10-11 Bowling news - Pg. 12-13 Free movies - Pg. 14 Phone directory and facility maps - Pg. 15-18 Framing, Engraving & Gifts - Pg. 19
Commercial ads welcome
Single Airman & Single Sailor Programs - Pg. 20-21
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.
Fitness & Sports Centers - Pg. 22-23 Youth Programs - Pg. 24-26 Child Care Programs - Pg. 27 & 30 Family Readiness & Fleet Support Centers - Pg. 28-29 Auto Skills Center - Pg. 31
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.
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. December 2013
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Jr. Members eat free Dec. 5 The Club hosts a “1st Thursday Family Night” for its Members every month. This month’s program is Dec. 5. The fun starts at 5 p.m. Members are invited to bring the family for a pizza and spaghetti dinner. Cost is only $5.50 for adults and youth 12 years old and younger eat at no charge. RSVP not required.
New weekday breakfast items Several new items have been added to our weekday morning menu to include: Sausage breakfast bowl - $4.25, Apple-filled pancakes - $3,waffles with bacon or sausage - $3.50, and our Lowcountry breakfast platter with two eggs, bacon or sausage and grits - $3.75. Breakfast is served 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Stop by to order or call ahead at 963-3914, ext. 209.
What’s for Lunch?
We feature a deliciously different lunch Tuesday-Friday in the main dining room. A sample of the buffets include barbecue on Wednesdays, Italian on Thursdays, along with a bountiful seafood buffet every Friday. Serving times are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Twice-a-week bingo excitement!
Tuesday bingo, pizza deal Stop by the Club on 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 Big Bucks Bingo every Monday and Wednesday! Both nights have total nightly payouts of more than $1,600 not including two progressive jackpots with $3,000 minimum payouts. Warmup/Early Bird games start at 6:15 p.m. Come on and shake off those Monday blues and Wednesday “Hump Day” doldrums with an exciting night of Big Bucks Bingo at the Charleston Club!
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Tis the season to enjoy, relax and be pampered. Charleston Club Catering Book now and the $750 “room fee� will be waived. Accommodations for up to 500 guests. Call Club catering today for more details.
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Friday Friday Night Night SSocial ocial Hour The Charleston Club staff and management would like to thank all of their Club Members for their continued patronage by offering a selection of free hors d’oeuvres Friday afternoon during December. Serving time is 4:30 to 6 p.m.
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Are A re yyou ou smar smarter ter than a... After a week of serious decision making at work, w let your brain go out to recess on Friday Frid nights by bringing it to Rookies for some playtime with “The Trivia Guy!” There’s no cover fee or admission and everyone is welcome. Fun starts at 5:30 p.m., after the Members Social Hour. Make it an unofficial debrief location and bring the whole office.
All-you-care-to-eat A ll-you-care-to-eat cr crab ab legs! 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 chil chil-dren 12 and under is $12.95. Served 5-9 p.m. No RSVP needed!
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Signature Style!
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963-1732 -1732 or 963-1672
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Combat Paintball Swim with the manatees Feb. 22-23 An unforgettable experience for everyone! The $199 per person cost includes transportation to Crystal River, Fla., one night’s lodging, State Park entrance, snorkel gear and swimming with the manatees. Spaces are limited and this trip always fills up fast! Call for more information.
Christmas Christmas at at Biltmore Biltmore Estate Estate Dec. 7-8 George Vanderbilt introduced his new home to family and friends on Christmas Eve 1895 with a celebration that Biltmore continues to this day. Put Christmas at Biltmore on your calencalendar this season, and enjoy the spectacle of America’s largest home decorated with dozens of trees, thousands of ornaornaments, and miles of brightly lit evergreen garland. The $265 per person cost includes transportation, one night’s lodging, dinner and breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Resort, evening tour of the main residence, day tours of the gardens, a trip to Antler Hill Village & Winery, plus brunch at the Biltmore Deer Park Inn. Advance, early reservations a must!
Dec. 12, Jan. 23 & Feb. 20 5-7 p.m. ORC Paintball Course
SAI price: $10 t All others: $32 Sign-up deadline is two days prior to each shoot.
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Give yourself an early Christmas present and go watch the Pan Pan-thers play the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 22. The cost is $106 per person which includes a game ticket and ride. Advanced, paid reservations a must!
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Dec. 8 This is a reallly unique opportunity to get to know the rich history and offerings of the city of Charleston. The trip price includes a guided tour of downtown, several stops for pictures, a tour to view the famous Hunley submarine and a “Charleston gift.” Prices are: SAI, $20; all others, $40. Advance sign-up is required.
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Wrenwoods
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Holiday Open House
Dec. 18, 4-6 p.m. You are cordially invited to this year’s Holiday Open House at Wrenwoods Golf Course. Enjoy free hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and festive holiday music. Be sure to visit the Golf Shop for its Balloon Sale and save up to 50% off golf merchandise. No RSVP needed.
Ham Shoot “Har “Hard d Da Day” y” Tournament Tournament Dec. 14 This is an individual stroke-play stroke-p event that is open to all golfers.. Create your own foursomes and book a tee time prior to 9:30 a.m. the day of the tournament. Prizes will be awarded d for gross and net scores. The $20 per player entry fee inludes des lunch. Please register in the Golf Shop before noon on Dec. 13.
Shop the holida holidays ys her here e The Golf Shop at Wrenwoods is an ideal pla to fill your favorite place golfer’s golfer gol ’s holiday wish list. We have a wide range of equipment qu and apparel at gre prices. The shop is great open everyday until 4:30 p.m. in December (except. Dec. 25).
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December Twilight Special Available weekdays after 3 p.m. Includes golf & cart E1-E4 - $16 E5 & up - $20 Guests - $22
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Redbank Plantation GOLF COURSE Great atthe the GreatFood food at Fairway Fairway Grill Grill 794-7802
Pro Sale ProShop Shop Holiday Holiday Sale Nov. 29 thru Dec. 14, the pro shop at Redbank Plantation Golf Course has big savings on everything you’ll need to please any golfer on your shopping list!
10% Off Golf Apparel Includes sale rack items!
20% Off All In-Stock Golf Clubs 10% Off All Golf Caps, Shoes, Golf Bags & More! Sale does not include golf balls, golf gloves, tees, or special orders
Gift Certificates Available Friend us on Facebook at Redbank Plantation Golf Course www.JBCharleston.com
The Fairway Grill at Redbank Plantation Golf Course offers great burgers, delicious sandwiches, hot soups and fresh salads, as well as many delicious daily lunch specials in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Can’t wait until lunch? The Fairway Grill serves up a great breakfast too, featuring made-toorder omelettes, breakfast biscuits and country breakfast platters! Breakfast is served daily from 7-10 a.m. and lunch is served daily from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call-in orders are accepted for faster service. Call 794-7802.
Senior Offered SeniorDiscounts discounts offered Military seniors (55 & over) play for only $19 and civilian seniors play for only $21, Monday-Thursday. Prices include cart and greens fee.
New Year’s Day
RED-EYE SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT Shake off the late night cobwebs and start the new year off right with the Redbank Plantation Golf Course’s Red-Eye Scramble Golf Tournament, Wednesday, January 1. The format is a four-person Captain’s Choice. There will be a blind draw for partners at 8:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The cost is $20 plus cart and greens fee, which includes prizes and adult beverages. Prizes will be awarded for closest-to-the-pin and longest drive. Call the pro shop for more details. December 2013
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Rise & shine & dine
Breakfast served 6:30 - 10:30 a.m. Monday - Biscuits & gravy, $3.75 Tuesday - Pancake platter, $4.75 Wednesday - French toast platter, $4.75 Thursday - Sunrise platter, $4.75 Friday - Southwest omelet, $4.75
Munch at lunch or all day
Daily lunch specials and regular dining begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch specials available until 2 p.m. November’s lunch specials are: Monday - Taco Salad, $6.75 Tuesday - Fried Chicken Sandwich Combo, $7 Wednesday - Asian specials, $7 Thursday - Chicken Gyro Wrap Combo, $7 Friday - Fish or shrimp basket, $7
Yum yum!,
December bowling highlights
Flavor of the Month Milk shake flavor of the month is Egg Nog - $4
Asian lunches Served Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. only at the Starlifter Snack Bar for just $7. Dec. 4 - Chicken Adobo Dec. 11 - Chicken Curry Dec. 18 - Chicken Bulgogi
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 only $1 a game. Everyday - Get $32 of bowling for only $25 when you purchase a Punch Bowl Card!
Bonzai Bingo specials Monday - Block of Nine pays $100 Thursday - Stamp Corners only pays $10 (no free space)
xXtreme Bowling
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.
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Marrington BOWLING CENTER
794-7235
Xtreme Bowling! If you’ve never experienced Xtreme Bowling, you’ve never seen anything like this one-of-a-kind bowling event! Xtreme Bowling is offered Friday & Saturday nights from 9:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. and features an awesome light show, glow-in-the-dark bowling balls and pins, fog machines, music and dancing. The cost is $10 per person.
Birthday Parties BirthdayBowling Bowling Parties Do you love Bingo, but don’t always have time to sit in a Bingo Hall? We’ve got 2 great ways to play! Enjoy Quick-Play electronic Bingo in our game room or stop by the front desk and purchase as many Bonanza Bingo cards as you like for only $1 each. Match your card to the daily numbers and you may be a winner! Win up to $1000!
Looking for something different to do for your next birthday party? Marrington Bowling Center offers Birthday Bowling Parties that are great for kids of all ages! Simply choose your date, reserve your lanes and choose your party options. Snack Bar food options are available as well. Also great for team parties and class parties!
Open Special OpenBowling Bowling Special Marrington Bowling Center offers an Open Bowling Special 7 days-a-week until 6 pm. The cost is only $1.50 per game.
OurOur ProPro Shop Offers Shop offersTop-Brand top-brand Bowling Balls,balls, Custom Fitting & bowling custom fitting, Drilling and Lots drilling and lotsMore! more! Be sure to check out the Marrington Bowling Center Pro Shop for the latest in bowling equipment and accessories. We’ve got a complete line of top-brand bowling balls in stock and we offer expert, custom ball fitting and drilling services. Need a new bowling bag or bowling shoes? We have an excellent selection in stock! Don’t see what you’re looking for? Ask about our special orders available on balls, bags, shoes and more! December 2013
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MOVIES CINEMA ONE JB CHS-WS THEATER
Saturday, Dec. 14
Sunday, Dec. 22
WORLD WAR Z
THE FAMILY
Starring: Brad Pitt Rated PG-13 (115 min.) 7:30 P.M.
Starring: Robert DeNiro & Michelle Pfeiffer Rated R (111 min.) 7:30 P.M.
WHITE CHRISTMAS Starring: Bing Crosby Rated NA (120 min.) 2 P.M.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Friday, Dec. 27
Friday, Dec. 6
Saturday, Dec. 7
PARANOIA Starring: Liam Hemsworth Rated PG-13 (106 min.) 5 P.M.
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
THE WOLVERINE
Starring: Danny Elfman Rated PG (76 min.) 2 P.M.
Starring: Hugh Jackman Rated PG-13 (129 min.) 7:30 P.M.
PRISONERS Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal & Hugh Jackman Rated R (153 min.) 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, Dec. 28 Friday, Dec. 20
CLOSED CIRCUIT Sunday, Dec. 8
ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US Starring: Niall Horan & Zayn Malik Rated PG (92 min.) 2 P.M.
Friday, Dec. 13
INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2 Starring: Rose Byrne Rated PG-13 (106 min.) 7:30 P.M.
KICK ASS 2 Starring: Aaron T. Johnson Rated R (103 min.) 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, Dec. 21
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
THE WORLD’S END Starring: Simon Pegg Jodie Foster Rated R (109 min.) 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, Dec. 29 Starring: Chevy Chase Rated PG-13 (97 min.) 5 P.M.
PARKLAND
MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES
Starring: Zac Efron Rated PG-13 (92 min.) 5 P.M.
Starring: Lily Collins Rated PG-13 (130 min.) 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Starring: Eric Bana Rated R (96 min.) 5 P.M.
ARTHUR CHRISTMAS Starring: McAvoy Rated PG-13 (98 min.) 2 P.M.
Call 794-7516 for Weekly Movie Hotline
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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
Charleston Club & Catering
963-3914
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 (Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas)
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
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
Lunch buffet - Tuesday - Friday, 11 am - 1 pm Dinner buffet - Wednesday & Friday, 5-7 p.m. 963-3922 (takeout) Rookies Sports Grill - Monday - Thursday, 11 am - 9 pm Friday, 11 am - 11 pm Saturday, 4-11 pm Sunday, 12:30-7 pm Starbucks/Lowcountry Café - Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 1 pm (Serving breakfast 6:30-10:30 am) Wings Bar - By reservation only 963-3839 Catering - By appointment
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
Golf Shop: Daily, 7 am - 4:30 pm Course: 7:30 am to dusk (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas) 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
Check out our holiday hours of operation at www.JBCharleston.com. 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. December 2013
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COOPER RIVER PICNIC AREA & FISHING PIER
New Wave Aquatic Center (Bldg 714) 794-7033 Athletics Office (Bldg 708) 794-7530 Outdoor Adventure Center (Bldg 1700) 794-2120 Auto Skills Center (Bldg 776) 794-7752 Marrington Bowling Center (Bldg 784) 794-7235 Redbank Club (Bldg 942) 794-7797 Youth Center (Bldg 788) 794-7809 The Dive Bar & Grill (Bldg 1680) 794-4238 Storm Pointe Conference Ctr (Bldg 950) 794-7797 Child Development Center (Bldg 1693) 794-7408 Foster Creek Villas & RV Park (ITT: 794-2120) Cinema One Theater (Bldg 718) 794-4107 Teen Center (Bldg 788-B) 794-2125 Eastside Wellness Center (Bldg 85) 794-7102 Youth Sports Office (Bldg 788-B) 794-4134 Fleet & Family Support Center (Bldg 755) 794-7294 Sam’s Fitness Center (Bldg 708) 794-4173 Off-Site Force Support Facilities Redbank Golf Course (Bldg 290) 794-7802 Recycling Center (Bldg 3483) 743-0509/10 Human Resources (Bldg 725) 794-7065/7068 Short Stay Recreation Area 761-8353/743-2608 Branch Library (Bldg 732) 794-7900 Cooper River Cafe (Bldg 3147) 218-5722 Liberty Program (Bldg 2401) 296-3942
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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; Sunday, 11 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 (Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas; open for all other holidays)
Recycling Center
794-0509
Monday-Friday, 7 am - 3 pm
Sam’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
Check out our holiday hours of operation at www.JBCharleston.com. 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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How much do you love the most versatile aircraft in the Air Force today? Show your pride by wear one of our Boeing C-17 T-shirts. We also have beer mugs, JB Charleston glassware and many more items that would make perfect Christmas gifts.
Dec. 9-13 Our thriving business needs to make room for new inventory and we think a great sale like this is the way to go!
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Liberty programs are open to Single Sailors/Single Airmen and Geo-Bachelors, E1-E6 only. Call (843) 296-3942 or e-mail us at liberty@jbcharleston.com for more information.
Marksmanship Quals Quals Marksmanship December 7& Dec. 7 & 1414 Join us, us Saturday, Saturday,December Dec. 7 &714, as as wewe head Join & 14 headtotothe the THREAT Management Group gun shop/firing range for your rifle and/or pistol qualifications instructed by exNavy Seals and 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 ammunition. Our van will depart from the Bowman Center at 7:15 a.m. and will return by 6 p.m. Registrations are due the Wednesday prior to each trip at the Liberty Game Room.
December Dec.14 14 Liberty takes you to Walterboro Airpark on Saturday, December 14 for tandem skydiving! The cost is $155 for a tandem jump which includes transportation, instruction and everything you’ll need to take the plunge. The van departs from the Bowman Center at 7:15 a.m. a.m. A A $20 non-refundable deposit is required 7:15 $20 non-refundable by Friday, Dec. 6. by Wednesday, November 6. deposit is required
Force-on-Force CQB Force-on-Force CQB December Dec. 15 15 This course is scenario-based, 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 6 p.m. Register in the Liberty Game Room by the Wednesday prior trip. the Wednesdayprior toto thethe trip.
Downtown Charleston Downtown Charleston Christmas Parade Christmas Parade December Dec. 11 JoinLiberty LibertySunday, Sunday, Dec. 1, as thethe holiday tradition Join December 1 as holiday traditioncontinues continues with bands, marchers, floats and performers parading through downtown Charleston. The trip departs from the OAC at 10:15 a.m. and will return at approximately 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per person which includes transportation and parking.
Holiday Festival Festival of Holiday ofLights Lights December 13 & 21 Dec. 13 & 21 The journey begins with a three-mile drive through hundreds of breathtaking light displays featuring millions of twinkling bulbs, but the Holiday Festival of Lights is much more than just a driving tour. Park the car and experience exciting attractions custom- designed for holiday cheer at Santa’s Village and Winter Wonderland. The trip departs from the Bowman Center at 5 p.m. The cost is $2 per person for admission and transportation.
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CENTER
963-3347
Let’s get mo ving... Let’s moving... Monday, Wednesday & Friday - Step Aerobics, 9 a.m. Monday & Wednesday - Power Circuit, 12:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday - Boot Camp, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday - Cardio Sculpt, 9 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday - Cardio Mix Mix,, 4:30 p.m. Saturday - Cardio Sculpt, 8:30 a.m.
Arts Classes C Co-Ed o-Ed M Martial artial Arts Monday and Wednesday - 6 p.m. Thursday - 5:45 p.m.
IIndoor ndoor Cycling Cycling Classes Monday - 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday - 6:15 & 10 a.m., and 4:15 p.m. Wednesday - 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursday - 6:15 & 10 a.m. Friday - 11:30 a.m.
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Monday - 11 a.m. and 4:35 p.m. Tuesday - 12 p.m. Wednesday - 11 a.m. and 4:35 p.m. Thursday - 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday - 11 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. Saturday - 9:45 a.m.
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MONDAY Cycling Cycling 5:30-6:30 am 5:30-6:30 am (Marcus) (Marcus)
Cycling Cycling
High High Intensity Intensity Interval Training
High High Intensity Intensity Interval Interval Training Training
5:30-6:30 am (Melissa)
5:30-6:30 am 5:30-6:30 am (Travis)
Stroller Rollers Stroller Rollers 8:30-9:30 am 8:30-9:30 am (Laura) (Laura)
Zumba Zumba 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 (Randee)pm (Randee)
Strength/ Strength/ Endurance Endurance Core Training Core Training 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30-6:30 (Jen) pm (Jen)
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9-10 am Zumba in Sam’s Gym 9-10 am (Pauletoria) in Sam’s Gym (Pauletoria) Street Survival
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 5:30-6:30 am 5:30-6:30 (Travis) (Travis)
Stroller Rollers Stroller Rollers Stroller Rollers Mommy & Mommy & Me Me Stroller 8:30-9:30 am 8:30-9:30 am 8:30-9:30 am 8:30-9:30 am Circuit & & Tabata Circuit Tabata Circuit & Tabata (Laura) (Laura) (Laura) (Laura) Training Training Training
Jujitsu Street Survival (1st Sat.of Jujitsu Each Month) (1st & 3rdpm Sat. 9 am-12 of Each Month) (Spears) 9 am-12 pm (Spears) Jujitsu
9:30-10:30 am 9:30-10:30 am (Laura) (Laura)
9:30 -10:30 am (Laura)
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4-5 pm (Ryoko)
(2nd, 4th & 5th Sat. Jujitsu of Each Month)
(ages 7-12)
4-5 pm (Ryoko)
(2nd,9 4th & 5th am-12 pmSat. of Each Month) (Adams/Merwin) 9 am-12 pm (Garrett/Merwin)
Polynesian 3:45-4:45 pm (Nickie) Dance 5-6 pm
Zumba Zumba
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Strength/ Strength/ Endurance Endurance Core Training Core Training 5:30-6:30 pm
5-6 pm
5:30-6:30 (Jen) pm (Jen)
Hot Hula
Zumba
5-6 pm (Nickie)
5-6 pm (Casey)
Hot Hula 5-6 pm (Nickie)
Yoga Flow (Nickie) 6-7 pm
Judo/Jujitsu Judo/Jujitsu 7-8:30 7-8:30pm pm (Dr. (Dr. Charles) Charles)
Yoga Flow (Heuguette)
Judo/Jujitsu Judo/Jujitsu
Boot Camp
Judo/Jujitsu Judo/Jujitsu
6-7 pm (Heuguette)
7-8:30 pm (Dr. Charles)
6-7 pm (Randee)
7-8:30 7-8:30 pm pm (Spears/Merwin) (Spears/Merwin)
Effective: December 2013
Classes Are Subject To Change. Call 794-4173.
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BASKETBALL LEAGUE 2014
Register thru Jan. 17 at the JB CHS-WS Athletics Office or Sam’s Fitness Center For more information, call 794-4118 or e-mail randy.moseley@us.af.mil
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Don’t miss out on Youth Program’s Winter Camp! Dec. 23 - Jan. 6
This year’s camp is bursting with creativity and educational experiences. The program will include several mini-camps, field trips, and even an art competition. Youth will engage in various activities including baking, movie production, archery camp, and trips to the local aquarium & children’s museum. For youth in kindergarten through age 12!
Midnight Midnight M Madness adness Winter W inter Celebration Celebr e ation Friday, Dec. 13 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. $2 M Members/ embers/ $4 Nonmembers $ 4N onmembers Teens eens ages 13-18, don’t miss your chance to celebrate the winter holidays with your awesome YP friends! Enjoy E njoy ffo food, ood, dancing, dancing, music, mu sic, games & a group forum on Suicide Prevention.
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Become the next Youth of the Year! WS Youth Programs can help you achieve Military Youth of the Year (MYOY) status! MYOY is a major recognition program through Boys & Girls Clubs of America for exemplary teens that have good grades, who volunteer time to help their community, and have great character! Join WS Youth Programs for just $30 a year and let us help you get recognized for all of the great things that you do. You may know last year’s winner… Kimberly King! For more information call WS Youth Programs. JBCharleston.com JBCharleston.com
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Dec. 14 - 9 to 11 a.m. you are invited to come have All JB Charleston youth eakfast with Santa. T breakfast The menu includes pancakes, s, sausage, bacon, fruit, juice and milk. Parents are eggs, ged to bring a camera so their children can have a urged ure taken with Santa. Commercial sponsors for this picture great event are Boeing, St. Leo University Command. and First Command.
Have Have a STEMtastic time! Jan. 10 Teens are invited to join the staff from 6 to 8 p.m. as they promote activities using science, technology, engineering and math. math
SStop top b byy for for chili & cider Dec. 23 JB Charleston teens will be serving hot chili and apple cider from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Youth Center. This fundraiser will help send base teens to the National Keystone Conference in 2014. Monetary donations gladly accepted!
Community project Community service service pr oject needs tteen een helpers Jan. 10 Are you a teen looking for a way to help out in the local community and get involved in a very worthy cause? Sign-up by Dec. 17 to join other communitycommunityconscious youth as we travel to the Charleston Food Bank. This project is from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents are welcome to come and volunteer with their teens.
TTeens eens in invited vited to to tour tour USC Jan. 18 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teens are invited to join the Youth Center staff for a visit to the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Cost for the trip is $15. Registration deadline is Jan. 6. Call or stop by the Air Base Youth Center for more details.
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Military Child of the Year Award Family members of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard eligible to enter Must be ages 8 to 18 Winners will travel with parents or guardians to Washington, D.C., as special guests of Operation Homefront for a Recognition Gala April 10, 2014. Recipients will also receive $5,000 in cash and a laptop computer.
Deadline to enter is Dec. 14, 2013 For complete details and to submit an entry, visit www.militarychildoftheyear.org Operation Homefront’s
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Practice and receive expert coaching on interview techniques Dec. 2, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. On Dec. 3, 12-1 p.m., gain insight into the car selling industry and find out how to use that knowledge to your advantage.
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Find out how you can fix a less-than-great credit rating or how to maintain the good rating you may already enjoy on Dec. 10, 12-1 p.m.. On Dec. 11, 12-3 p.m., learn the symptoms and stages of grief and loss, while gaining coping skills for helping others and yourself through the grieving process.
On Dec. 4 & 5, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., learn to identify a business opportunity, draft a plan and launch an enterprise. Also, you will gain access to an eight-week, on-line course on the principles of accounting, finance, market analysis, business operations and more.
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Formerly known as TAP, this Goals, Plans and Success workshop Dec. 16-20, 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, required prior to attending.
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We’ll take a look at your household budget and show you how to prepare great meals within that budget at this class Dec. 3, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Everyone attending will receive free recipes and taste free samples.
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Gain insight on the basics of investing at this workshop on Dec. 5, 2-3 p.m.. This session is intended for only beginner investors.
t Transition GPS week
Are you within 24 months of retiring or separating from the service? If you answered yes, it’s time to sign up for a series of Transitions GPS classes. Formerly know as the Transition Assistance Program, or TAP, the next Goals, Plans and Success week-long workshop begins Dec. 9. 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 December sessions include: Transition GPS, Dec. 9, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; DOL Career workshop, Dec. 10-12, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; VA briefing, Dec. 13, 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.; Tricare briefing, Dec. 13, 3 3:30 p.m.; Survivor Benefits briefing, Dec. 13, 3:304 p.m. Please call the Fleet and Family Support Center on the Weapons Station to register.
t Operation Clip & Save
Learn how a penny-pinching shopper can save big money each month using coupons at this great workshop on Dec. 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
t Navigating change
Be sure to be part of this workshop on Dec. 17, 10-11 a.m. to obtain the skills for flowing through
If you are considering continuing your education, this workshop on Dec. 17, 10-11 a.m., will give you a great jump start on your planning. During this onehour session, you will learn how to apply for financial aid, scholarships and grants.
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This workshop on Dec. 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., is an orientation for spouses new to military life. You will find out about deployments, how to survive living a mobile lifestyle, military and community support resources, jargon, rates/ranks and so much more.
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Navy service members who are within 24 months of retiring or 12 months from separation are required to attend this counseling session. Separatees session will be Dec. 18, with the retirees session on Dec. 19. Time for both is 1-3 p.m.
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Attend this workshop on Dec. 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., and learn from the experts how to ease through your next permanent change of station.
t Five Love Languages
It is essential for couples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so they can improve their relationship. Come and discover your love language at this fun seminar Dec. 19, 2-3:30 p.m..
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Are you experiencing conflict in the workplace or at home? Join our class on Dec. 20, 10-11:30 a.m., and learn how to identify effective ways to resolve conflict. Please note all programs are held at the F&FSC and require prior registration. For a complete list of classes & services, visit www.JBCharleston.com. December 2013
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Libraries AIR BASE
963-3320
WEAPONS STATION
794-7900
Classics with Santa Air Base Library - Dec. 7, 1-3 p.m. Weapons Station Library - Dec. 14, 2-4 p.m. JB Charleston libraries will host an afternoon of holiday classics with Santa. There will be singing, crafts and refreshments, along with jolly Old St. Nick being available for pictures with the child and to discuss who has been naughty and who has been nice. Advance sign-up is required for both locations.
Grinch shows up at Family Movie Night Dec. 20 - 6 p.m. Who oh who could this person be, the one who spoils Christmas for you and for me? Oh who oh who steals ornaments, presents and little children’s glee? Why it’s the Grinch of course and a nasty sort of fellow is he. Come to the Air Base Library and you will see Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and just how mean some people could be. Parents and kids are all invited, we’ll have hot cocoa and popcorn ready for you to devour. Please call ahead so we can save you a seat, because we do not want you to miss this free holiday treat!
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Active-duty military members now qualify for Premium Checking! Simply contact us by phone, online chat, or in person and verify your active-duty status. Then enjoy the added benefits, fee-free! 6 0.50% vehicle loan rate discount1 6 Free foreign ATM use2, cashier’s checks, instant issue debit card, debit card replacement, eStatements and Bill Pay 6 Premium phone service when you enter your account number 6 Debit card CURewards® – Opt in to earn points every time you make a purchase3 6 Tiered dividends earned, starting at $2,5004 6 Safe deposit box discount5 For details, visit your nearest branch, call 843-797-8300 (Charleston) or 800-845-0432 (Nationwide) or visit scfederal.org/military
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