What's Up Newsletter | February 2017 | Navy MWR Bahrain

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN | MWR NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2017

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TIC KE TS & TO URS ARABIAN EXPERIENCE FridayS, 03 & 17

During the race you can see beautiful Arabian purebreds & thoroughbreds hurdle & flat race each Friday. The racecourse consists of two 2.4 km grass tracks, one sand track, and stables for 300 horses.

Normally there are six races each day - five races for thorough breds & one for purebreds. After the race you will be treated with a delicious Arabic dinner at the Veranda Restaurant.

Time: 1400 – 1900 MWR Price: $25.00 Registration Deadline: Feb 01 for Feb 03 trip Feb 14 for Feb 17 trip

BUDAIYA FARMER’S MARKET Saturday, 04 & 18

This seasonal market has a relaxing friendly beautiful atmosphere. It has reasonably priced, fresh, diverse, and sometimes organic fruits and vegetables.

Includes: Transportation. Bring: Dinar currency (low bills), light jacket & recyclable bags.

Time: 0730 - 1100 MWR Price: $5.00 Registration Deadline: Feb 01 for Feb 04 trip Feb 14 for Feb 18 trip

CITY TOUR Saturday, 04 & 25

Enjoy this guided tour of the Grand Mosque, the National Museum, the Bahrain Fort, & Handicraft shops. We will even stop at the camel farm to visit the camels owned by the royal family. What to bring: bring your camera for that epic camel selfie!

Time: 0900 – 1600 MWR Price: $35.00 Registration Deadline: Feb 01 for Feb 04 trip Feb 21 for Feb 25 trip

HORSE BACK RIDING Friday, 10 & 17

First time riders will be offered riding instruction.

Package includes one hour ride & transportation.

Time: 0800 – 1030 MWR Price: $26.00 Registration Deadline: Feb 07 for Feb 10 trip Feb 14 for Feb 17 trip

AL AREEN WILDLIFE PARK Saturday, 11

The park is a nature reserve and zoo located in Sakhir, Bahrain. *Separate Entrance fee: only 1BD Time: 0900 MWR Price: $11.00 Registration Deadline: February 07

JARADA TRAWL FISHING Friday, 24

Experience fishing in the warm and shallow waters of the Arabian Gulf. Package includes: three hours fishing, all fishing gear/bait and boat ride with transportation.

Time: 0700-1130 MWR Price: $60.00 Registration Deadline: February 22

SPA, POOL & LUNCH DAY TRIP Saturday, 25

Enjoy a day of luxury at the beautiful Art Rotana, where you can relax in the 5 star recreation facilities such as the pool, lockers, beaches & lounge areas.

Includes: 1hour spa massage treatment for either male or female, a meal voucher equivalent to 15BD to be used on the same day at one of their outlets.

Bring: Bathing suit, ID to get an additional Military Discount.

Time: 0900 – 1600 MWR Price: $131.00 Registration Deadline: February 22

SHOPPING AT DRAGON CITY Saturday, 25

Dragon City is a first of its kind development that encompasses over 787 commercial units, making it the largest wholesale and retail trading centre in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Dragon City is infused with Chinese architectural and cultural aspects and offers Chinese products to local consumers, trade customers and tourists.

Time: 1000 – 1430 MWR Price: $5.00 Registration Deadline: February 22

DISCLAMIER • TOURS, DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION • PLEASE SHOW UP 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME • TOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION IF THE MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION REQUIRED IS NOT MET NEITHER THE U.S. NAVY OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICALLY ENDORSE ANY COMPANY, SPONSOR, OR THEIR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES.

Valentine Spa Delight Saturday, 11

Pamper yourself or that special lady at the woman’s only Dessange Spa. Choose between a multitude of diverse packages for Radiant Therapeutic Massages, Scrubs, Aromatic Moroccan Or Hydro Baths or select a Massage, Manicure, & Pedicure.

Includes: Sauna, Jacuzzi, Light lunch & transportation Bring: Bathing suit, gym gear Time: 0900 - 1400 MWR Price: Varies Registration Deadline: February 07

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ATHLET ICS

sports PROGRAM FITNESS center: 439-8184 SUN-sat 0500-2200

4X4 WALLYBALL TOURNAMENT

2017 CAPTAIN’S CUP Date: 18 February Time: 1200 Location: Racquetball Court Registration: Fitness Center/ Gym by 15 February Coaches Meeting: 15 February,1200, Sports Office

TENNIS TOURNAMENT (SINGLES)

2017 CAPTAIN’S CUP Date: 24 February Time: 0900 Location: Tennis Court Registration: Fitness Center/ Gym by 21 February Coaches Meeting: 21 February,1200, Sports Office

Racquetball league (SINGLES)

2017 CAPTAIN’S CUP Date: 26 February Time: 0900 Location: Racquetball Court Registration: Fitness Center/ Gym by 22 February Coaches Meeting: 22 February,1200, Sports Office

fitness PROGRAM FITNESS center: 439-9306 SUN-sat 0500-2200

noffS (NAVY OPERATIONAL FITNESS & FUELING SYSTEM) Date: 15 -16 February Time: 0900 - 1600 Location: MWR Conference Room/Gym Registration: Fitness Center by 13 February

AQUATICS PROGRAM FITNESS POOL: 439-4102 SUN-THRU 0600-1800; FRI, SAT & HOLIDAYS 1000-1800 FAMILY POOL: 439-8738 Fri & Sat 1000-1800; Sun- Thurs 1000-1500

WORLD WIDE RIVER CHALLENGE Date: 01 February - 31 December 2017 February River Challenge: Swim the Lena River 6000 M Location: MWR Fitness pool Receive a free T-Shirt for every swim you complete!

CFL (COMMAND FITNESS LEADER) CERTIFICATION COURSE Date: 26 February - 02 March Time: 0900-1600 Location: MWR Gymnasium (Freedom Souq) Registration: Fitness Center by 29 January

GLOW IN THE DARKNESS YOGA WORKSHOP Date: 12 February Time: 1700-1900 Location: Multipurpose Room Maximum of 60 Participants Please bring your own yoga mat

COLOR RUN WITH A PURPOSE 3K

Date: 2 February 2017 Time: 1630 Location: Mario’s Courtyard Sign Up Starts: 1530

St. Patrick’s Day “Top 0’ the morning” 5k Date: 16 March 2017 Time: 0630 Location: Navcent Roundabout Sign Up Starts: 0600

FREE T-SHIRT FOR THE FIRST 300 PARTICIPANTS TOP 3 MEN/WOMEN/YOUTH WILL BE AWARDED MEDALS

CYCLE

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday

: 1700 : 0530 : 1700 : 0530 : 1630 : 1100

PARTY CYCLE Monday: 0830 Wednesday:0830

CLIMBING COURSE Monday & Saturday: 1100

H.I.I.T.

Monday & Wednesday: 1630

FunctIONAL FITNESS Sunday & Tuesday: 1100

bootcamp h20: POOL Monday : 0800

FAMILY BOOTCAMP

Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday: 0830

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YOGA

Sunday & Tuesday: 1630 Monday, 20 & 27 Feb only: 1630 Wednesday, 22 Feb only: 1630

SPORTS POWER Thursday: 0600

POWER YOGA

Sunday & Tuesday: 0600

PRT PREP: FIELD Wednesday: 1100

Body Sculpting

Monday & Wednesday: 0945

AIKIDO ADULT

Trainer: Sufyan Saturday: 1000 Sunday & Tuesday: 1800

* All classes are FREE except Aikido ** Classes are subject to change or cancellation *** Classes are based on the availability of the trainer.

CLASSES HELD AT THE FITNESS CENTER/GYM UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 02

I TE M HIG HLIG HT F E B R U A R Y

$5.00 (DAILY)

$20.00 (WEEKLY)

$80.00 (MONTHLY)

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L I BE R T Y ICE CREAM SUNDAY 1130 EVERY sunday PING PONG/ 9-BALL 1130 EVERY monday KITESURFING TRIP (LIBERTY CENTER) 0730 FEB 3 & 17 LAST BUCK PARTY 1130 FEB 14 GRILL YOUR OWN STEAK NIGHT 1800 FEB 20 Board Game Night 1800 every THURSDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEBRUARY BABIES 1130 FEB 28

FEB 08 & 22 1800 FREE LIBERTY CENTER REGISTER BY FEB 6 FOR FEB 08 & FEB 19 FOR FEB 22 AT THE LIBERTY CENTER

Animal Shelter Trip 0930 FEB 07 & 21

E L I GI B L E PA RTI C I PA N TS : AC TI V E D U TY SIN GL E MI L I TA RY ME MB E RS & GE OGRA PH I CA L B A C H E L ORS

This re cre ati o n ce n te r i s the singl e servic e memb ers ’ home away f rom home .

Li be rty ’s fac ility of fe rs an array o f tri p s , tours a nd t ourna ment s a s wel l a s ot her l eisure ac tiv itie s .

Li be rty Offe rs: S nack Bar, Fre e I n te rn e t, Tv L ounge, Mini Movie T hea t er, Pl ay Sta t ion A nd Xb ox Gam e s .

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ADULT READING CHALLENGE 01 Feb - 28 Feb

1000-1800

This challenge is designed to “celebrate” February author birthdays. Choose one author, read at least three books from the Library and write a book report. Complete the task to be eligible to win a prize.

TEEN LIBRARY COUNCIL Thurs, 16 Feb Age Group: 12 & Up

1600 – 1700

Let your voice be heard by joining the Teen Council.

Read new books and help plan teen programs.

MARDI GRAS COSTUME CONTEST Tues, 28 Feb Ages: 3-12

1630 – 1730

UNITED THROUGH READING PROGRAM Sun-Thurs

1000 -1700

We realize many children don’t see their deployed parent for great lengths of time. There is a plan to get connected through reading. Read to them as if you’re there! We video tape, you read! Call and schedule the date and time for this program. Great selection of kid’s books and hand puppets available!

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK! Tuesday, 14 February 1200 - 1700

This Valentine’s Day, the MWR Library will be celebrating with a mystery book display. Each book is individually wrapped and you won’t be able to open your surprise book until after check-out.

Mardi Gras is traditionally a time of colorful celebration.

The library is hosting a costume contest to commemorate the event. Prizes will be awarded for the best Mardi Gras costumes.

Registration required by 20, Feb.

B WL IN G VAL E NTI NE’S DAY SPEC I A L !

(Swee theart Doubles Tour nament) Mixed doubles tour nament with a Valentine’s Day theme.

Date:February 14 T ime: 13:00 -18:00 $1.50 per game $1.00 for shoe rental.

PR ESIDE NT'S DAY SPEC I A L !

Date:February 20 T ime: 11:00 -16:00 $1.50 per game $1.00 for shoe rental.

BOWLING CENTER: 439-4205 SAT-WED 1000-2200; THUR & FRI 1100-2300 MWR what’s up? | FEBRUARY 2017

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C HIL D & YO UT H College Prep 101

Date: 11 & 18 March Time: 0900-1500 Location: Fleet & Family Support Center Register by 23 February at the Teen Center

GIVE PARENTS A BREAK

College Prep 101 is where parents and students can learn about the college application process and how to prepare for college. Lunch provided on both days.

Open to all Bahrain School Students.

WORKSHOP 1 (Mar.11) : Navigating College Applications, Making Sense of Financial Aid and How to Find Scholarships WORKSHOP 2 (Mar.18): Create your “College Starter Pack” with essays, letters of recommendation and resume

TEEN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Summer 2017 Date: June 18 - August 17 Age Group: 14 -18 Applications Accepted: Jan 22 - Feb 08, Teen Center Interviews: Feb 19 - 23, Teen Center

Navy Child & Youth Programs (CYP) is providng Teen Employment opportunites. Get paid $7.25/hour, work a maximumof 40 hours per week, participate in weekly job readiness class sessions, and gain valuable work experience.

FEBRUARY 09 & 23 THURSDAY, 1830 - 2230 · For children ages 6 weeks - 12 years old · $4/hour per child; minimum of 2 hours

KEystone CLUB

· Register at the CDC by Monday prior to the event

Date: Every Tuesday Time: 1615 – 1715 Age Group: 14-18 Location: Teen Center

· Light snack will be provided

the ultimate teen program

· 24-hour cancellation required for a full refund *Payment will be due at the time of registration U.S. NAVY CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS WELCOMES CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES

439-9092 SCHOOL-AGE CARE PROGRAM

BAHRAIN SCHOOL; CONTACT: 3940-3780 GRADES: K- 6th HOURS OF OPERATION: Sunday through Thursday: 0630-0730 & 1500-1730 on school days 0630-0730 & 11:00-1730 on early release days 0630-1730 on no school days

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC)

©militarychildcare.com

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BLDG 267; CONTACT: 439-9092 AGES: 6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS HOURS OF OPERATION: Sunday through Thursday, 0630 - 1730 p.m.

Hourly care is on a space available basis.

TEEN CENTER

BLDG 267; CONTACT: 439-4901 GRADES: 7th - 12th HOURS OF OPERATION: 1500 - 1730 on school days, 1100 - 1730 on early release days, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on no school days.

Friday and Saturday CLOSED

MilitaryChildCare.com By using Military ChildCare.com, families can conduct a customized search for the care they need and submit a request for care at any time and from any location.

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Food & Beverage F R E S H

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D E L I C I O U S

MARDI GRAS BRUNCH 24 FEBRUARY | 1100-0230 OASIS HALL

REGISTER BY 22 FEB AT THE TICKETS & TOURS OFFICE

COST: $19.95(Adult) | $8.95(Children 4-11yr)

hours of operation: Oasis Hot Line

– 0530-1400, 1700-2000

Oasis Grille

– Breakfast 0530-1000; After Breakfast 1100-0230

A&W American Grill

– 1030-2400

Gourmet Bean Express

– 0600-2200

Gourmet Bean Café

– Sun-Thurs 0700-2000 Fri & Sat 1030-2000

Health Bar

– 0630-1900

Café Panini

– 0630-1330 (Closed on Fri & Sat)

Hot Stuff Pizza

– 0600-2200

Taco Bell

– 1030-2200

Smash Hits Deli

– 1030-2000

Simply Smoothies

– 0700-1400

NSA Fusion

– 1030-1400, 1700-2000

Shawarma Express

– 1100-1400, 1700-2000

BAKED POTATO BAR 1100-1300 OASIS RESTAURANT A LA CARTE MENU TOPPINGS Butter, Sour Cream, Cheese Sauce, Red Onion, White Onion, Broccoli, Salsa, Bacon Bits, Chili Con Carne

MWR Cinema SIPS & BITES – Opens 30 minutes prior to movie showing of the day Game Time Sports Grill (Bowling Center) – Sat–Wed 1100-2230 Thu-Fri 1100-2300 Officer’s Club at Freedom Souq

– 1600-2330

Chief’s Club at Freedom Souq

– 1600-2330

Club 261 (Enlisted club) at Freedom Souq – 1600-2330 MWR what’s up? | FEBRUARY 2017

FAT TUE SDAY LUNC H 28 F EBRUA RY | 1100 - 1400 A L A C A RT E PR IC ING OA SI S R E S TAUR A N T 07

FREE FOOD

FEBRUARY 5 CONCERT 1800 MARIO’S COURTYARD

28 FEBRUARY | 1700 | FREE(18+) | CLUB 261

FREE FOOD, GIVEAWAYS, GREAT MUSIC...& LOTS OF BEADS COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS TO THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE

439-4927