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okinawalivingweekly Top 5 Reasons to Hit the Pool
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umankind has devised many ways to cool off such as air conditioning and Popsicles, but nothing is as immediately refreshing as a dip in the pool. But there’s more to it than being cool. Here are the top five reasons to visit your local MCCS pool this summer: 1. Heart Health: Swimming is a great cardiovascular workout, keeping your heart strong. Although we are landlubbers by nature, we can adapt quickly to moving around in the water. MCCS Aquatics has a number of swim meets, races and aquathons to keep your cardio up. Just starting? Sign up for a swim class. 2. Building Muscle: Swimming is a full-body workout and will build a significant amount of muscle strength and endurance without adding stress to your joints. Adding some resistance to your legs by using fins is one way to increase the intensity.
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3. Cross Training: Mixing some low-impact training with your higher-impact training will balance out your current regimen. Swimming may also relieve your sore muscles, enhance recovery and work smaller muscle groups which will prevent future injury. 4. Flexibility: It may be counterintuitive to summer weather, but spending some time in a heated pool can relax the muscles and increase flexibility while easing muscle soreness. 5. Social Outlet: Joining the Okinawa Dolphins Swim Team, the Masters Swim Team or a triathlon training group is a great way to meet new friends with common interests. Check out mccsokinawa.com/ swimteam for details. Visit mccsokinawa.com/aquatics or find us on Facebook for a full schedule and hours for all the MCCS pools on island.
Living at Large: The Palms EDM Night| 3 Culture Corner: Kit Kats | 5 Japanese Phrase of the Week | 5 Off Base Event: Kin Town Festival | 7
ydney is a city of contrasts and diversity. It offers the best of the great outdoors, balanced by modern, urban refinement. MCCS Tours+ will take you to Australia from September 24 to 30 to experience all that Sydney has to offer. In addition to exploring the city, this trip offers something special for comic book and pop culture lovers—OZ Comic Con. OZ Comic Con is Australia’s pop culture mega-convention. This year’s OZ Comic Con will be attended by actor Richard Dean Anderson, best known for his portrayal of Colonel Jack O’Neill in Stargate SG-1 and for MacGyver. Fellow Stargate star Amanda Tapping will also be in attendance. While you’re in Australia, you’ll have some time to take in the sights like Blue Mountain, Harbour Bridge or the Featherdale Wildlife Park. Sign up by August 12 at your local Tours+ office or visit mccsokinawa.com/tours for details.
Photo of the Week | 7 Spotlight: Monster Trike Night | 9 Movie Schedule | 11 Health Tip of the Week: Appetite Suppressants | 11
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The Palms EDM Night
hump...Thump...Thump. That’s the sound of the beats emanating from The Palms on Camp Hansen every last Saturday of the month during EDM Nights. For those who are unaware, EDM stands for Electronic Dance Music—an umbrella genre that includes trance, techno, hardcore, acid house, rave and more. Unlike the 80s and 90s when rave was an underground culture, EDM today has become a more widespread and mainstream movement. EDM has been dubbed the “new rock ‘n’ roll,” erasing the stresses of the day and replacing it with carefree fun. Today’s DJs, who move seas of bodies to the beat, are modern-day rock stars.
The EDM parties at The Palms start at 9 p.m. and don’t end until 3 a.m., or when your body collapses in blissful exhaustion—whichever comes first. These events are open to
E5 and below, their civilian equivalents and authorized guests. For more info on EDM Nights at The Palms, call them at 623-4093 or visit mccsokinawa.com/thepalms.
mccsevents&happenings Money Management Workshop July 24, 8:30–11:30 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Courtney 645-2104 FREE
Money Management Workshop July 28, 8:30–11:30 a.m. Education Center, MCAS Futenma 645-2104 FREE
Federal Government Employment July 29, 8:30–11:30 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Kinser 645-2104 FREE
Paper Shisa Making July 24, 9–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Kinser 645-2104 FREE
Ace the Interview Workshop July 28, 1–4 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Courtney 645-2104 FREE
OPSEC & PII Training July 29, 2–4 p.m. MCFTB, Camp Foster 645-3693 FREE
Survival Japanese Writing July 27, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104 FREE
Personal Readiness Seminar July 29, 7:15 a.m.–noon Education Center, Camp Kinser 645-3151 FREE
Okinawa Dance Tour July 30, noon–3 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104 FREE
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Basic Japanese Language for Kids
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Taiyo Golf Club
Summer Junior Golf Clinics
July 27 & 28 Learn the basics of the Japanese language and culture. MFP-R 645-2104
August 4–7, 18–21 Junior golfers will learn the fundamentals of golf during this clinic. Open to all skill levels. Taiyo Golf Club 622-2004/2006
Plaza 25M Pool
Various Camps
Dive-In Movie
August 13, 6–8 p.m. Sit poolside and catch a flick. There will be popcorn and drinks. mccsokinawa.com/aquatics
Super Summer Tire Sale
Through August Save big on tires at Typhoon Motors through August. mccsokinawa.com/typhoonmotors
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Kyou wa nanyoubi desuka? What day of the week is it?
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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs– Resources at 645-2104/2106.
it Kats were invented by British candy company Rowntree in 1935 and were known as Chocolate Crisp until 1937. The candy supposedly derived its name from a 1920s London literary club. Another theory claims the cherished chocolate took its name from Kit Kat paintings made to fit in small spaces. Japan, however, is credited with the most creative Kit Kat concepts—from the flavors to the packaging. In Japan, presentation counts, even for simple things like food packaging. When it comes to Kit Kats, Japan definitely thinks outside the wrapper. Kit Kats come in the conventional boxed four-piece variety, party packs (filled with about 30 individually wrapped Kit Kats), jars of four big bars and even single sticks. Kit Kats are the bestselling candy bar in Japan, with more than 200 flavors unique to the Land of the Rising Sun. Here, Kit Kats are not only manufactured in chocolate but also apple,
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fruit parfait, peach, melon, brandy and orange, Café Latte, Hokkaidō Milk, lemon cheesecake, mango, kiwi, white maple syrup, red wine, noir (dark, bitter chocolate with nut cream between the wafers and dusted cocoa power on top) and passion fruit. To suit more Japanese (and eccentric) palates, Nestlé also developed flavors such as matcha milk (green tea and milk), azuki (red bean), wasabi, soy sauce, ginger ale and even a gourmet Kit Kat series that included Exotic Tokyo (chocolate and raspberry), Exotic Kansai (passion fruit, gin-
ger, lemon and orange), Exotic Hokkaido (creamy white milk chocolate and blueberry) and Exotic Kyushu (mango, white chocolate, orange and caramel) flavors. The name Kit Kat sounds very similar to the Japanese phrase “Kitto katsu!” meaning “You’ll surely win!” This led to the tradition of the candy representing good luck. The practice of buying Kit Kats before tests and major exams for luck is common among students. If international test score rankings are any indication, they’re on to something.
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off-base events get out and explore.
Kin Town Festival July 25 & 26, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Kin Athletic Park, Kin Town FREE Nago Summer Festival July 25 & 26, 1–9 p.m. Nago Fishing Port, Nago City FREE Kanna Dam Festival July 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Kanna Dam, Ginoza Village FREE
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adventure begins here. Battle Sites Tour July 26, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adult $28, Children (3‐11) $18, (under 3) FREE Visit the Battle of Okinawa Historical Society’s museum on Camp Kinser. Explore the Japanese Naval Underground Headquarters and end the day at Peace Prayer Park.
Bios on the Hill August 1, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Adults $33, Children (4-12) $20, (under 4) FREE Enjoy a boat ride while viewing the flowers, plants and wildlife native to Okinawa in this tropical forest park.
Northern Highlights July 26, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adult $39, Children (3‐12) $24, (under 3) FREE Visit Nago Pineapple Winery, Nago Glass Factory and the Orion Beer Factory. Enjoy a buffet lunch at Yanbaru Ikoi no Mura.
Gyokusendo Cave Spelunking August 1, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Adult $47, Children (6-11) $37 Become a spelunker at the Gyokusendo Caves. On your journey, explore the stalagmites and stalactites that are not on the regular tour route.
Kerama Islands Snorkeling Tour August 2, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $73, Children (4-11) $41 Grab your fins and get ready for some fun! Tour includes boat ride to two snorkeling spots in the Kerama Islands. 10,000 Eisa Festival August 2, 2–8 p.m. Adults $23, Children (3-11) $16, (under 3) FREE Of all the eisa festivals, this is a must see! Enjoy watching various styles of eisa dances on Kokusai Street.
*Bring yen for additional food, drinks and/or purchases. For more information, contact MCCS Tours+: Camp Foster 646-3502 | Camp Hansen 623-6344 | Camp Kinser 637-2744 | U.S. Naval Hospital 646-7013
All photos this page: Thomas Alan Smilie
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Yukata, the summer kimono, is typically worn at festivals and other outdoor occasions throughout the season. They can be bought at street markets, department stores and specialty shops on Okinawa.
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L.I.N.K.S. for spouses Join other Marine Corps spouses to learn about: Island fun • USMC Traditions • Moving Tips Reading the LES • Services • Managing Deployments
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august 18, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Camp Foster, MCFTB Bldg. 5677 For details, please call 645-3689 or register online at mccsokinawa.com/mcftb.
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Friday Monster Trike Nights
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f you thought the MCCS clubs are a place to go for great breakfast and lunch buffets and always entertaining dinner events, you’re only half right. In addition to great food, the clubs are always putting together events that bring people together through entertainment, music, sports and of course, food. The most extreme thing at The Palms is not the Rodeo Burger any more. On July 24, August 21, September 11 and October 9, The Palms on Camp Hansen will be the
battlegrounds for Friday Monster Trike Nights. Adults of all ranks and services are invited to participate in this thrilling tricycle race, where you will have to navigate through a grueling course which isn’t made any easier by having an extra wheel. Each race is from 8 to 9 p.m. and the fastest cyclists will take home prizes. For more information, call 623-4093 or visit mccsokinawa. com/thepalms.
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upcoming semperfitevents movieschedule Athletics/Adult Sports 645-3521/3522 Aquatics 645-3180 Courtney Ironworks 622-9261/7297 Futenma Semper Fit 636-2672 Gunners Fitness Center 645-3985/2235 Hansen House of Pain 623-5558/4831 Health Promotion 645-3484/3910 Kinser Fitness Center 637-1869/1114 Schwab Power Dome 625-2654/2442 Taiyo Golf Club 622-2004 Tsunami SCUBA 645-9500 Youth Sports 645-3533/3534
Southern Camps Commander’s Cup Flag Football Tournament August 7–9 Camp Kinser Fitness Center Register for this FREE event at MCCS fitness centers on Camps Foster, Kinser or MCAS Futenma by 1 p.m. on August 3. This event is open to eligible units on Camps Foster, Camp Kinser and MCAS Futenma. Details: 637-1869 Courtney Athletics Open Softball Tournament August 7–9 Camp Courtney Ironworks Fitness Center Register at any MCCS fitness center by 1 p.m. on August 3 for $95 per team. This event is open to participants island-wide. Team and individual awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers. Tournament schedule and rules will be e-mailed to participants. Details: 622-7297 Northern Commander’s Cup Flag Football Tournament August 14–16 Camp Hansen House of Pain Fitness Center Register for this FREE event at MCCS fitness centers on Camps Courtney, Hansen and Schwab by 1 p.m. on August 10. This event is open to eligible units on Camps Courtney, Hansen and Schwab. Details: 623-5569/5558
CAMP KINSER
CAMP COURTNEY
Thursday, July 23 CLOSED
Thursday, July 23 CLOSED
Friday, July 24 Pixels (PG 13) 3D 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 24 Pixels (PG 13) 6 p.m., 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 25 Pixels (PG 13) 3D 3 p.m. Poltergeist (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 25 Minions (PG) 3 p.m. Pixels (PG 13) 3D 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 26 Pixels (PG 13) 1 p.m. Ant-Man (PG 13) 3D 3:30 p.m. Trainwreck (R) 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 26 Minions (PG) 3 p.m. Pixels (PG 13) 6 p.m.
Monday, July 27 Pixels (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 Magic Mike XXL (R) 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29 Pixels (PG 13) 3 p.m. Aloha (PG 13) 7 p.m.
MCAS FUTENMA
CAMP HANSEN
Thursday, July 23 CLOSED
Thursday, July 23 Ant-Man (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Friday, July 24 Pixels (PG 13) 3D 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 24 Pixels (PG 13) 6:30 p.m., 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 25 Pixels (PG 13) 4 p.m., 7 p.m. (3D)
Saturday, July 25 Minions (PG) 6 p.m. Pixels (PG 13) 9:30 p.m.
Monday, July 27 Insidious: Chapter 3 (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 CLOSED
TRX Training
This class incorporates the TRX suspension training system that focuses on building functional fitness. OUTDOOR CLASS (rain or shine). For a full class schedule, visit schedule mccsokinawa.com/wellness.
weeklyhealthtip The best appetite suppressant is not in pill form, but is naturally produced in your body via a variety of peptides and hormones. Expanding your stomach—regardless of what is expanding it—will cause appetite suppression. Eating fibrous foods like peas, lentils and psyllium husk in addition to vegetables high in cellulose such as broccoli, cabbage and kale will expand in your stomach and suppress hunger longer.
Tuesday, July 28 CLOSED
Wednesday, July 29 CLOSED
Sunday, July 26 Ant-Man (PG 13) 4 p.m. Pixels (PG 13) 7 p.m.
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Monday, July 27 San Andreas (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29 CLOSED
CAMP FOSTER Thursday, July 23 Minions (PG) 1 p.m. Ant-Man (PG 13) 4 p.m. Trainwreck (R) 7 p.m. Friday, July 24 Pixels (PG 13) 6 p.m. (3D), 9 p.m., midnight (3D) Saturday, July 25 Tomorrowland (PG) Noon Minions (PG) 3 p.m. Pixels (PG 13) 6 p.m., 9 p.m. (3D), midnight Sunday, July 26 Tomorrowland (PG) 1 p.m. Pixels (PG 13) 4 p.m., 7 p.m. (3D) Monday, July 27 Ant-Man (PG 13) 3D 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 Pixels (PG 13) 1 p.m., 4 p.m. (3D) Trainwreck (R) 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 26 Pixels (PG 13) 3D 3:30 p.m. Ant-Man (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, July 27 Pixels (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 Magic Mike XXL (R) 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 Trainwreck (R) 7 p.m.
CAMP SCHWAB Thursday, July 23 CLOSED Friday, July 24 Pixels (PG 13) 6 p.m. (3D), 9 p.m. Saturday, July 25 Pixels (PG 13) 6 p.m. (3D), 9 p.m. Sunday, July 26 Insidious: Chapter3 (PG 13) 4 p.m. Pixels (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, July 27 Ant-Man (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 Pixels (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 CLOSED
Wednesday, July 29 Tomorrowland (PG) 1 p.m. Pixels (PG) 4 p.m., 7 p.m. (3D)
Movie schedule is subject to change. For the latest updates visit shopmyexchange.com.