May 10, 2018 · mccsokinawa.com
Pool Time!
Red, White and CraftBrew
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reat news; it’s finally that time of the year! All seasonal pools (located on Camps McTureous and Kinser, Plaza Housing and MCAS Futenma) will be opening on Memorial Day weekend. That means you better stock up on sunscreen, find out wherever you stowed the pool toys, get your swimsuits ready and start the countdown for a cannonball-splash of fun! Since it’s getting pretty hot these days (and with summer on its way to give even more heat), a cooling plunge sounds pretty amazing right now, doesn’t it? In addition, swimming is a great form of exercise that works the whole body. It doesn’t matter if you take it slow and glide through the water to relax or go full speed. However, whether you choose to go easy or have a hardcore workout, swimming is also very useful when it comes to combating stress. Parents would certainly agree, but mostly because taking the kids to the pool is a surefire way to tire them out. Plus, a community pool offers children more than a few hours of awesome playtime and a
great opportunity to socialize. It gives them a chance to improve their coordination, balance and flexibility, which is worked on by simply swimming. The kids don’t know that though, because they’re too busy having a blast. Don’t forget that by taking your children to the pool, you’re getting them to go outside—far away from those darn video games and that “resourceful” iPad. Begin the pool season (and get ready for the summer) the way you should this year by taking the kids to the Hansen 50M Pool, McTureous 25M Pool, Foster 50M Pool or Futenma 25M Pool on Memorial Day (May 28). No children? Don’t worry! There will be fun for all ages, as all pool bashes will feature delicious poolside food (while supplies last), games, awesome prizes and a DJ. All bashes will be held from noon to 3 p.m. For more information on our pool bashes, check out page 9. All MCCS pools will open on Friday, May 25. For more information on the pool openings, visit mccsokinawa.com/aquatics.
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alling all brew enthusiasts! Join us on Saturday, May 26 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Butler Officers’ Club for an array of fine craft brews expertly-paired with delicious cuisine. Red, White and CraftBrew will feature masters from the Okinawa Craft Beer Association and the Okinawa Octoberfest Committee. A wide range of savory food choices will be available at stations to complement the intricate flavors of your beer selection, including the Bacon & Belly Station (featuring chocolate, peppered maple bacon and stout BBQ bacon shooters), Sliders Station (serving Mojo and beer marinated pork, Philly and vegan eggplant sliders), the Grill Station (with vegan Italian sausage bites, brat bites and marinated lemon pepper chicken skewers) and much more! (cont. on page 3)
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Red, White and CraftBrew | 1 & 3 Habu Pit Cajun Shrimp Boil | 3 Fun Day at Okuma | 5 Firecracker Softball Tournament | 7
Memorial Day Pool Bashes | 9 MCCS Tours+ | 11 Semper Fit Events | 11