What's Up Newsletter |March 2018 | Navy MWR Bahrain

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SHAMROCK 5K RUN/3K WALK

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

COMMUNITY RECREATION FITNESS, SPORTS & AQUATICS CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER FOOD AND BEVERAGE

MWR WHAT’S UP? | March 2018

Greetings NSA Bahrain!

Here at Morale Welfare & Recreation (MWR) & Child & Youth Programs (CYP), we are excited to bring some of the best programs in the world to the NSA Bahrain community. This month's edition of What's Up will showcase more than 45 different events and programs taking place this March. From paint classes and fun runs to the St. Patrick's Day celebration, we have you covered. Our families will have a lot of fun celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday and kicking off the Month of the Military Child. With so many events and programs for all ages, there is not a day that goes by that MWR is not offering entertainment, fitness and sports or a local tour.

We have four ways to find out what's going on with MWR Bahrain: Facebook, Instagram, and our website/app (navymwrbahrain.com). As always, our entire team is committed to delivering outstanding customer service and we are all dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those who work, live or visit NSA Bahrain.

From all of us here at MWR & CYP, thank you for all that you do.

Donald Wells MWR Director NSA Bahrain

MWR EMPLOYEE Spotlight

Rasheed Achipra Abdul Lead Recreation Assistant MWR Bowling

Sarfaraz Mulla Administrative Assistant Food & Beverage

Sunil Kumar Assitant Cook Child and Youth Programs

What's Up is a monthly online publication of Fleet & Family Readiness (FFR) Programs, created by the FFR Marketing Department at NSA Bahrain. Information may be subject to change without notice. Advertisements or listings in this publication do not express or imply the endorsement of commercial sponsors, businesses, or products by the Navy or any other part of the Federal Government. Please visit our official homepage at navymwrbahrain.com for more information.

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MWR WHAT’S UP? | March 2018

MWR Admin MWR Marketing Manger Food & Beverage Director Recreation Director Fitness Director Liberty Center Coordinator Community Recreation Director Child and Youth Programs Director Fleet & Family Support Center Director

RECREATION Liberty Center

Sat - Wed: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

439-3192 Thurs, Fri & Holidays: 10 a.m. - Midnight

Outdoor Recreation (ODR) Library Bowling Center

Open Sun - Thurs & Holidays: 10 - 6 p.m.

Closed Fri & Sat Sun -Thurs: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

439-4062 Sun -Wed: 11a.m. - 10 p.m.

439-4205 Thurs - Fri: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

ENTERTAINMENT Tickets & Tours

Sun -Thurs: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m

Leisure Travel

Currently Closed

Movie Theater Internet Cafe

Daily: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m Daily: 12 - 6 p.m

CHILD& YOUTH PROGRAMS Child Development Center (CDC)

Ages: 6 weeks - 5 years Sun - Thurs: 5 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Hourly care is on a space available basis.

School-Age Care Program (SAC) Grades: K- 6th

Teen Center

Grades: 7th - 12th

439-3531 439-4206 439-4776 439-4777 439-4534 439-3192 439-9092

439-4901

439-4901

Sun - Thurs: 2:45 - 6 p.m. on school days 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on early release days 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on no school days Closed Fri & Sat

439-4903 Sun - Sat & Holidays: 5 a.m.- Midnight

Family Pool Fitness Pool

439-9306

Outdoor Fitness Spaces - NSA 1 Functional Fitness Area: Open daily, 24 hours - NSA 2 Pierside Fitness Facility: 5 - 8 a.m.,11a.m. - 1 p.m., 4 - 8 p.m.

Sun - Sat & Holidays: 5 a.m. - Midnight Closed for the season Sun - Thurs: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Fri, Sat & Holidays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Park closes at 11 p.m.

Sun - Sat & Holidays: 5 - Midnight

439-8916 439-8738 439-4102

Skate Park Gymnasium Climbing Wall Group Exercise Classes

439-9306 439-3095 439-9306 439-3161

FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER ( FFSC) Front Desk Sun - Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

439-4046

FOOD & BEVERAGE Catering

439-4204

Fast Food A&W American Grill Daily Taco Bell Daily Smash Hits Deli Daily Hot Stuff Pizza Sun - Thurs Game Time Sports Grill Sat - Wed Sips & Bites

Sun - Thurs: 5 - 7 a.m. & 2:45 - 7 p.m. on school days 5 - 7 a.m. & 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on early release days 5 a.m. - 7 p.m. on no school days

Youth Sports FITNESS Fitness Center

439-6992

Sports Office

439-4422 439-4896 4 39-3115 439-4231 439-8184 439-3192 439-4927 439-9125 439-4054

Health Bar Simply Smoothies Shawarma Express Fast Casual Oasis Grille Gourmet Bean Express Gourmet Bean Café

439-4244/9274

10:30 a.m. - Midnight 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Thurs - Fri 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Daily Opens 30 minutes prior to the first movie showing of the day Daily 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sun - Thur 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Daily 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5 - 8 p.m.

Café Panini

Daily 5:30 - 10 a.m., 11- 2:30 a.m.

Daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sun - Thur 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fri & Sat 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sun - Thurs 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Buffet Oasis Hot Line

Daily

NSA Fusion

Daily

Clubs Officer’s Club Daily Chief’s Club Daily Club 261 (Enlisted Club) Daily

5:30 - 10 a.m.,11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5 -10 p.m.

10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5 - 8 p.m.

439-9272 4 - 11:30 p.m.

4 - 11:30 p.m.

4 - 11:30 p.m.

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Community RECREATION MWR WHAT’S UP? | March 2018

TICKETS & TOURS

ARABIAN EXPERIENCE Date: Friday, March 23 Bring: Dinar currency (low bills) & camera Includes: Transportation, horse race and dinner Site Location: Shakir Bahrain Royal Equestrian www.equestrianbahrain.com Time: 1:30 – 7 p.m.

MWR Price: $30.00 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 21 AL AREEN WILDLIFE PARK Date: Saturday, March 24 Bring: 1 BD for the entrance fee, wear comfortable shoes, BD to buy snacks and a camera.

Includes: Video on the creation of Al-Areen, a 45min. guided tour via tour bus and transportation to the park Site Location: Zallaq, Bahrain | www.alareen.org Time: 10 a.m. -1 p.m.

MWR Price: $11.00 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 21 GROUP PEARL SNORKEL HUNT Date: Friday, March 09 & Saturday, March 31 Bring: Driver’s License, swimsuit, (skinsuit advised), towel, sunblock, camera, water-shoes/sandals and food/drinks.

Includes: Transportation, equipment rental & boat fees Site Location: Delmon Marina, Al Raya Port Time: 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

MWR Price: $80.00 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Mar 07 for Mar 09 trip Wednesday, Mar 28 for Mar 31 trip GO-KART RACING Date: Thursday, March 08 Bring: Covered toed shoes (No flip-flops). Dress for the weather, restaurant on site and bring a camera.

Includes: Transportation, 15 minute race and registration fee.

Site Location: BIC, Shakir | www.bahraingp.com Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

MWR Price: $32.00 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 06 TREE OF LIFE & ARABIC LUNCH Date: Saturday, March 10 & 31 Bring: BD 7 for lunch (pay at the door), dress for the weather, bring water, snacks and a camera.

Includes: Transportation to the Tree of Life and Veranda café, Adliya.

Location: Veranda Café, Adliya | www.mofa.gov.bh Time: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

MWR Price: $5.00 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Mar 07 for Mar 10 trip Wednesday, Mar 28 for Mar 31 trip

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CITY TOUR Date: Saturday, March 10 & 24 Bring: Dinar currency (low bills), camera, water & snacks. Wear or bring a long sleeve shirt and long pants to enter the Mosque.

Ladies will be loaned an Abaya covering. It’s a great picture opportunity!

Includes: Professional guide from the Ministry of Tourism and lunch at Veranda Restaurant.

Site Location: Juffair, Budaiya, Janabiyah, Seef & Manama, Bahrain | www.mofa.gov.bh Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

MWR Price: $56.00 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Mar 07 for Mar 10 trip Wednesday, Mar 21 for Mar 24 trip CENTRAL MARKET Date: Friday, March 16 Bring: Dinar currency only, low bills are better for bartering Includes: Transportation Time: 7 - 10 a.m.

MWR Price: $5.00 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 14 INDOOR SKYDIVING Date: Saturday, March 17 & Thursday, March 22 Bring: Dress for the weather and bring a camera.

Includes: Transportation, instruction/briefing on freefalling, gear, 2 minutes flying time, & usage of the recreation game center.

Site Location: Gravity, Shakir| www.gravitybah.com Time: 9:30 a.m.

MWR Price: $50.00 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Mar 14 for Mar 17 trip Monday, Mar 19 for Mar 22 trip ARABIAN GULF FISHING Date: Friday, March 30 Bring: Driver’s license, sunblock, camera, towel, water-shoes/sandals and food/drinks.

Includes: Transportation, four hours fishing, fishing gear, bait & boat ride Site Location: Delmon Marina, Al Raya Port Time: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

MWR Price: $90.00 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 28

LIBRARY

STORY TIME: TINY TOTS STORY TIME Date: March 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Every Tuesday) Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Age Group: 2 - 3 year olds Location: Desert Dome (Family Rec Center) Our interactive story time introduces young children to books, languages, songs & activities.

Parents learn fun ways to build early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Community RECREATION MWR WHAT’S UP? | March 2018

DR.SEUSS READ-A-THON AND PARTY Date: Thursday, March 1 Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

Location: Main Street Park Hold on to your hats, and start the Seuss-a-bration! Join the MWR Library in celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday. We will read classics such as The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs & Ham. UNITED THROUGH READING PROGRAM Sunday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Connect with your children at home. The MWR Library would like to make sure you stay connected with your children back home. Call and schedule a date and time to be video recorded reading a story book aloud. Your child can then watch the video and follow along.

Great selection of children's books & hand puppets available.

RECREATION

YARD SALE Date: Saturday, March 3 Time: 9 a.m. - Noon Location: Multipurpose Room Cost: $5/table Register & pay at the Community Recreation Office

LIBERTY CENTER

Eligible Participants: Active Duty Single Military Members & Geographical Bachelors.

10 DAYS OF SPRING FEVER Date: March 1- 10 EVENT DATE TIME Fear Factor March 1 11:30 a.m.

Rock Climbing March 2 11:30 a.m.

Karaoke March 3 02:00 p.m Darts March 4 11:30 a.m.

Minute to win it !

March 5 11:30 a.m.

Bullseye & Obstacle March 6 05:00 p.m.

Poker Bowling March 7 11:30 a.m.

Board Game Night March 8 06:00 p.m.

Video Game Tournament March 9 02:00 p.m.

Laser Tag (Ozone) March 10 10:00 a.m.

Location: Liberty Center Each day is highlighted with a different, spring activity! For each activity or trip you participate in, you will be entered in for the drawing on Sunday, March 11.

BASIC JAPANESE Date: Wednesday, March 28 Time: 5 p.m.

Location: MWR Conference Room Register at the Liberty Center by Wednesday, March 21.

Seats are limited to the first 20 people.

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CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

MWR WHAT’S UP? | March 2018

GIVE PARENTS A BREAK

SPECIAL OPE NING Friday, March 16 5 - 9 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 11, CDC Age Group: 6 weeks - 12 years Cost: $16/child (including a healthy snack)

YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS TEEN PAINT & CHILL Grab a Friend, Grab a Brush & Let Your Creativity Flow!

Date: Thursday, March 8 Time: 2:30 p.m.

Location: Oasis Hall A Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 1, CDC or Teen Center Age Group: 7th - 12th grade (Age 11 & completed 6th grade) Cost: $15/child (including all materials)

TEEN LATE NIGHT Date: Thursday, March 29 Time: 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Location: Teen Center Age Group: 7th - 12th grade (Age 11 & completed 6th grade)

YOUTH SPORTS YOUTH VOLLEYBALL SEASON Date: April 1-5 Location: Youth Sports Gym Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 29, CDC or online Skill Assessment: 3rd - 5th: April 2, 5 p.m. | 6th - 8th: April 4, 5 p.m.

Parents Meeting: April 9, 5 p.m., Multipurpose Room Coaches Meeting: April 19, 5 p.m., Fleet & Family Support Center PAYS training must be completed prior to registration: www.navys.org/parents.

Cost: $50/child

START SMART GENERAL Date: April 15 - May 22 (Sundays or Tuesdays) Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m Location: Youth Sports Gym Age Group: 3 - 5 years Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 12, CDC or online Children learn basic motor skill development that translates to organized sports. Parent participation required.

Cost: Free

SPRING BREAK GAGABALL CAMP Date: April 1-5 Time: K- 2nd: 9 - 10:30 a.m.

3rd - 5th: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

6th - 12th: 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Location: Youth Sports Gym Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 29, CDC or online Transportation not provided for youth enrolled at SAC spring camp.

Cost: $30/child

3RD - 5TH GRADE SWIM CLUB Date: April 9 - May 30 (Mondays & Wednesdays) Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m Location: Fitness Pool Registration Deadline: Monday, April 5, CDC or online This is a swim program to develop competitive strokes. Swim license required from Fitness Pool prior to registration.

Cost: $30/child

Youth Sports Online Registration www.myffr.navyaims.com/europecyms.html

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MWR WHAT’S UP? | March 2018

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD Festival SATURDAY, MARCH 31 FREE EVENT

Carnival

Fleet Park | 8 - 11 a.m.

Games, Bounce Houses, Mural Painting, Face Painting, Henna, Caricatures & Balloon Animals

Spring Egg Hunt

Memorial Field 8 - 8:45 a.m.

2 years old & under: 8:00 a.m.

3-5 years: 8:15 a.m. | 6-8 years: 8:30 a.m.

9-12 years: 8:45 a.m.

FAMILY FUN RUN

NAVCENT Roundabout | 9 a.m.

Registration Begins: 8 a.m.

Spring Brunch Saturday, Mar. 31 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Oasis Hall A&B, CPO & Officers Club

Cost: $ 19.95 (Adult) $ 8.95 (Children: 4 - 11 yr) Starters, Omelets, Waffles, Breakfast Favorites, Soup, Salad, Carving Stations, Seafood, Kids' Buffet & Desserts Kids 3 and under are free

Photo with Spring Bunny Oasis | 11a.m. - 1p.m.

Bring your own camera for photos Bunny will be walking around during brunch.

For a group reservation call: 439-4204

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FITNESS, SPORTS & AQUATICS MWR WHAT’S UP? | March 2018

WATER POLO 6X6 TOURNAMENT Date: Saturday, March 3 Time: 10 a.m.

Location: MWR Fitness Pool Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 28 at the Fitness Pool Captain’s Meeting: Fitness Pool Office - February 28 at Noon Trophies awarded to 1st & 2nd place.

MARTIAL ARTS EXPO Date: Saturday, March 24 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location: Multipurpose Room A showcase exhibition of the NSA Bahrain MWR martial arts programs. Demonstrations by Aikido, and Krav Maga programs.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

1-PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

March 16 -17 9 a.m.

Memorial Field

POWERLIFTING COMPETITION Date: Friday, March 30 Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Fitness Center The Powerlifting competition will consist of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squats, bench press and deadlift. Awards for strongest “pound for pound” male and female lifters in addition to “maximum overall strongest” male and female lifters.

FREE GROUP X CLASSES ♦ Cycle ♦ Climbing Course ♦ Krav Maga ♦ Family Bootcamp ♦ Yoga ♦ Zumba ♦ Power Circuit ♦ Aikido Classes are subject to change or cancellation based on the availability of the trainer. For the daily class schedule, see the Fitness Center front desk or call 439-9306.

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

Register at the Fitness Center

by Tuesday, March 13 Captain’s Meeting: Tuesday, March 13, Noon in the Sports Office.

4:30 p.m.

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ENTERTAINMENT AND SPECIAL EVENTS MWR WHAT’S UP? | March 2018

PAINT AND SIP Grab a drink, Grab a brush & Let the fun begin!

Date: March 4 - 8 Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Location: Oasis Room - A Cost: $35/person (including all materials) Pay & register at the Community Recreation Office First come, first served. Limited availablility.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIAL Date: Saturday, March 17 Time: 4 - 6 p.m.

Location: MWR Bowling Center Cost: $1.50/game & $1.00 for shoe rental Open to all MWR patrons BOUNCE PARTY: INFLATABLES Date: March 29 Time: 5 p.m.

Location: Memorial Field Cost: Free Eligible Participants: 18 and older Obstacle Course, Hippo Game, Twister and Cash Bar. BINGO Date: Every Wednesday Time: 5:30 p.m. | Early Bird: 5 p.m.

Location: MWR Multipurpose Room Cost: $25/1 package & $40/2 packages Weekly minimum jackpot: $6,500

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FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER MWR WHAT’S UP? | March 2018

The Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) Bahrain reinforces Operational Readiness by providing a wide range of services to the military community. To this end, we provide information, deployment and transition support, counseling and education in a respectful manner; to empower those we serve to manage the challenges, changes and sacrifices inherent in the military way of life.

Programs:

Transition Assistance · TGPS for those separating or retiring from the military · CONSEP (Career Options & Navy Skills Evaluation Program) · Resume Writing Class · Federal Resume and Employment Classes · Job Search

Relocation Assistance Program

· Newcomer’s Orientation (INDOC) · Sponsor Training · Smooth Move

Intercultural Relations Education

· Survival Arabic · Carpet Buying · Gold & jewelry buying in Manama city · Visits to Old Muharraq monuments and Cultural Centers · Shopping in Bahrain · Arabic Customs & Traditions · Arabic Music & Spanish Guitar · Arabic Language & Culture · Hiring Domestic Help

Family Advocacy Program

· Provides education for the prevention of child abuse, neglect and spouse abuse, and intimate partner abuse.

Personal Financial Managaement

· Consumer Awareness · Credit & Debit Management · Car Buying · Home Buying · Developing a Spending Plan · One-on-One Budget Conseling

Life Skills Education

· Anger/Stress Management · Deloyment Support · Effective Communications Skills · Goal Setting

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

· General Military Education · Education & Training of SAPR Advocates · Sexual Assault Awareness · Referrals to Community/Military Resources · Military & Civilian Education

Clinical Services

· Individual Counseling · Family Counseling · Group In-Service · Provide skilled crisis intervention and support service

Information and Referral

· Provide brochures and fact sheets on local area resources · Make referrals to appropriate military or civilian agencies · Maintain a database of educational, life-enhancing and therapeutic resourses found on base · Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Information

PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT M A RC H 2 0 1 8 C LA S S S C H E D U L E

• Wednesday, March 7 Home Buying • Monday, March 19 Developing a Spending Plan • Wednesday, March 21 Survivor Benefit Plan • Wednesday, March 28 Saving and Investing

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MWR WHAT’S UP? | March 2018

Captain's Cup ANNUAL Awards

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