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

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN | MWR NEWSLETTER | MARCH 2017

MARCH Dr. Seuss Read-A-Thon Pg. 07

MARCH International Women’s Day Pg. 06

MARCH

St. Patrick’s Day

“Top 0’ The Morning” 5k

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TICK E TS & TO U RS ARABIAN EXPERIENCE FridayS, 03 & 17

Observe 4 or more equestrian horse races at Sakhir, where beautiful Arabian purebreds and thoroughbreds hurdle for fame.

Includes: Arabic dinner at Veranda Restaurant.

Bring: Water, snacks, dinar and a light jacket Site Location: Sakhir & Adliya, Bahrain www.bahrainhorseracing.com Time: 1400 – 1900 MWR Price: $25.00 Registration Deadline: Mar 01 for Mar 03 trip Mar 14 for Mar 17 trip

HORSE BACK RIDING Friday, 10 & 31

Enjoy a guided trek along the grounds of Muharraq Horse Riding School. First time riders will be offered riding instruction. Enjoy the on-site animal park in addition to the horses.

Includes: Over 1 hour of riding, helmet and basic riding instruction.

Bring: Water & snacks. Wear comfortable clothing and let the staff know if you have experience.

Site Location: Galali, Al Muharraq, Bahrain www.mhrschool.net Time: 0800 – 1030 MWR Price: $26.00 Registration Deadline: Mar 08 for Mar 10 trip Mar 29 for Mar 31 trip

SHOPPING AT DRAGON CITY Saturday, 11

Dragon City is still under development; it will encompass over 787 commercial units, making it the largest wholesale and retail trading centre in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Dragon City is a fun place to get economical rare items.

Includes: Transportation only Bring: Dinar currency to bargain and purchase food.

Wear comfortable shoes.

Site Location: Diyar Al Muharraq, Bahrain www.dragoncitybahrain.com Time: 0930 – 1430 MWR Price: $5.00 Registration Deadline: March 08

CITY TOUR Saturday, 11 & 25

Enjoy an all-inclusive tour of the Grand Mosque, National Museum, Bahrain Fort and Handicraft Shops. We will also stop at the Camel Farm owned by local royal families.

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

Bring: Dinar currency (low bills), camera, water & snacks. Wear or bring a long sleeve shirt and long pants to enter the Mosque.

Site Location: Juffair, Budaiya, Janabiyah, Seef & Manama, Bahrain | www.mofa.gov.bh Time: 0900 – 1600 MWR Price: $35.00 Registration Deadline: Mar 08 for Mar 11 trip Mar 22 for Mar 25 trip

AMWAJ ISLAND KAYAKING Saturday, 18

Kayak in the unique manmade island beaches of Amwaj Islands.

Bring: Swimsuit, sunblock, camera, water-shoes/ sandals, Dinar currency for food/drinks.

Site Location: Art Rotana Hotel, Amwaj Islands www.rotana.com Includes: Kayaking gear, usage of hotel facilities (beach/pools/showers) and towels.

Time: 1000 – 1430 MWR Price: $42.00 Registration Deadline: March 15

JARADA TRAWL FISHING Friday, 24

Experience fishing in the tranquil shallow waters of the Arabian Gulf. Trawling is a method of fishing that involves dragging a fishing pole behind the boat.

Includes: 3 hours of fishing, gear, bait & boat ride.

Bring: Your own lunch or Dinar currency for food/drinks. *Please note this tour could be rescheduled due to bad weather.

Site Location: BISS Marine, Amwaj Islands www.bissmarine.com Time: 0700-1130 MWR Price: $60.00 Registration Deadline: March 22

STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING TRIP Friday, 24 Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) around the tranquil waters of Amwaj Islands.

Bring: Swimsuit, sunblock, camera, water-shoes/ sandals, Dinar currency for food/drinks.

Site Location: Art Rotana Hotel, Amwaj Islands www.rotana.com Includes: SUP gear, usage of hotel facilities (beach/pools/showers) and towels.

Time: 1000 – 1430 MWR Price: $42.00 Registration Deadline: March 22

AL AREEN WILDLIFE PARK Saturday, 25

Visit the wonderful collection of 500 different animal species from the Arabian Peninsula, East Africa, North Africa and Asia.

Includes: Introductory video of the park, and guided bus tour.

Bring: 1 Bahraini Dinar for the entrance fee and additional Dinar for food/drinks. Bring a camera and wear comfortable shoes.

Site Location: Zallaq, Bahrain www.alareen.org Time: 0900 MWR Price: $11.00 Registration Deadline: March 22

TREE OF LIFE & ARABIC LUNCH Saturday, 25

Discover the Tree of Life (Shajarat-al-Hayat, as it is called in the local language), a mesquite lonely tree that has stood in the heart of Bahrain’s desert for over 400 years.

Includes: Lunch at Saffron restaurant *Saffron is a traditional Bahraini breakfast with 8-9 different dishes. One plate will feed 2 people for only 6BD. Bring: Dinar currency for food/drinks, water, a camera. Dress for the weather.

Site Location: Sakhir & Manama Souq, Bahrain www.bahrain.com Time: 0800 – 1100 MWR Price: $5.00 Registration Deadline: March 22

AL DAR ISLAND DAY TRIP SaturdayS, 04 & 18

Al Dar Island boasts one of Bahrain's most natural beaches and it is the nearest getaway from the city, only an 8 minute off shore boat ride from Sitra Fisherman's Port.

Bring: ORIGINAL VALID ID (Passport or Driver’s License) for coastguard registration purposes Site Location: Sitra, Bahrain.

Includes: Boat ride and admission to the Island. www.aldarislands.com Time: 0830 – 1500 MWR Price: $20.00 Registration Deadline: Mar 01 for Mar 04 trip | Mar 14 for Mar 18 trip

DISCLAIMER • 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 • TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED ON ALL TRIPS & TOURS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 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.

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I TE M HIGHLIGHT $20.00 (DAILY)

$20.00

(WEEKEND)

$80.00

(WEEKLY) SELECT SONGS ON TOUCH SCREEN

1 Touch the Screen 2 Sing the Song

• 10,000 + Songs Available • Wired And Wireless Mics • Optional 110v & 220v • New Wireless eSongbooks

Featuring Wireless eSongbooks for Remote Song Selection!

Proudly serving the U.S. Military since 1988

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ATHLET ICS

sports PROGRAM FITNESS center: 439-8184 SUN-sat 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.

4X4 INDOOR SOCCER OPEN TOURNAMENT

Date: March 18 Time: 0900 Location: Youth Gym Registration: Fitness Center/ Gym by March 15 Coaches Meeting: March 15, 1200, Sports Office

fitness PROGRAM FITNESS center: 439-9306 SUN-sat 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.

ISLAND HOP CHALLENGE

ROW & RUN the distance of the palawan islands

Date: March 23 Time: 1530 Sign- Up: 1500 Location: Fitness Center Registration: Fitness Center by March 21 Top 3 Finishers will be awarded.

Maximum of 30 Participants

TOWEL AMNESTY WEEK March 12 -18 Fitness center

AQUATICS PROGRAM FITNESS POOL: 439-4102 SUN-THRU 6 a.m. - 6 P.M. FRI, SAT & HOLIDAYS 10 a.m. - 6 P.m.

FAMILY POOL: 439-8738 Fri & Sat 10 a.m. - 6 P.m. ; Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. - 1 P.m.

WORLD WIDE RIVER CHALLENGE

Date: March 01 - December 31, 2017 March River Challenge: Amur River | 10,000 M Location: MWR Fitness Pool Receive a free T-Shirt for every swim you complete

MWR swim meet

Date: March 25 Time: 1000 - 1500 Location: MWR Fitness Pool Registration: Fitness Center/ Fitness Pool

by March 25 1st & 2nd Place Medals Awarded.

20 events of various distances using Free Style, Breast Stroke, Butterfly, Back Stroke, Individual Medley and Medley Mix Relay.

The Fitness Staff is granting pardons for lost/missing towels!

RETURN YOUR TOWELS TODAY St. Patrick’s Day “Top 0’ the morning” 5k

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

CYCLE

Monday : 0530 & 1700 Tuesday : 1700 Wednesday : 0530 & 1700 Saturday : 1100

Date: 16 March Time: 0630 Location: Navcent Roundabout Sign Up Starts: 0600

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 1630

POWER YOGA

Sunday & Tuesday: 0600

Body Sculpting

FunctIONAL FITNESS

AIKIDO

Sunday & Tuesday: 1100

bootcamp h20: POOL

Date: April 15 Time: 0900:0930 Location : NSA Bahrain Grades: K-12 For more information, contact: Youth Sports | 439-4903

YOGA

CLIMBING COURSE Monday & Saturday: 1100

AmericA’s Kids Run

Wednesday: 1000

Saturday: 1000 Sunday & Tuesday: 1800

Monday : 0800

FAMILY BOOTCAMP

Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday: 0830

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* 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 03

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS A TASTE OF DUBAI

3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS Starting at: 349 USD •Customized trip with added tours.

GREECE ESCAPE

6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS Starting at: 1,205 USD • Escorted trip where kids cruise for free!

• Ask about our other cruises and land packages where kids cruise for free.

ZANZIBAR DISCOVERY INDEPENDENT ADVENTURE

4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS Starting at: 1,328 USD • Escorted trip, perfect for naturalists & backpackers.

SHANGRI- LA, OMAN

4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS Starting at: 748 USD •Customized trip with added tours.

SRI LANKA ADVENTURE

7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS Starting at: 1,130 USD • Customized trip with added tours.

•All vacations listed are perfect for Spring Break (est. date: March 31 – April 6).

•Listings above are the starting prices, and are subject to change on date of request.

•All prices above include flight, hotel, meals & tours where listed as “escorted”.

•All trips will be prearranged and or customized based on your vacation needs.

•Trips are based on double occupancy, other terms and conditions apply.

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L IBER T Y ICE CREAM SUNDAY 1130 EVERY sunday PING PONG/ 9-BALL 1130 EVERY monday ARAD FORT & MUSEUM TRIP 1100 MARCH 3 & 17 LAST BUCK PARTY 1130 MARCH 14 GRILL YOUR OWN STEAK NIGHT 1800 MARCH 20 Board Game Night 1800 every THURSDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARCH BABIES 1130 MARCH 30 Animal Shelter Trip 0930 MARCH 11 & 25

E L I GI B L E PARTI C I PA N TS : AC TI VE 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

REGISTER BY MAR 6 FOR MAR 08 & MAR 20 FOR MAR 22 AT THE LIBERTY CENTER

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 f e 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 a c 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

March 01 - 31

1000 - 1800

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION

This challenge is designed to “celebrate”

Thurs, March 16 Ages: 3 - 12

March author birthdays. Choose one author, read at

Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day with stories, games, crafts and

least three books from the Library and write a book

much more. Learn about St. Patrick and the history of the

report. Complete the task to be eligible to win a prize.

leprechaun.

UNITED THROUGH READING PROGRAM

Sun - Thurs

1600 - 1730

Register by March 09, 2017

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 & schedule the date and time for this program. Great selection of kids books & hand puppets available!

LIBRARY: 439-9089 Sun-thurs 1000-1800; fri & sat CLOSED

B W LIN G INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SPECIAL!

Bowlers who get a strike when the headpin is pink will receive a free game of bowling.

Date: March 8 Time: 1100-1700 $ 1.25 per game $ 0.75 Shoe rental

st. partricks'S DAY SPECIAL (Single Elimination Tournament) Date: March 17 Time: 1400-1700 $1.25 per game $0.75 for shoe rental

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

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READ-A-THON AND PARTY

JOIN THE MWR LIBRARY IN CELEBRATING DR. SEUSS'S BIRTHDAY

02 MARCH 0900-1100 MAIN STREET PARK

We will read classics such as The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs & Ham.

Green Eggs & Ham and Cake will be Served.

Nail Art, Magician, Air Brush Tattoo’s, Hair Braiding, Stilt Walker, Costume & Poster Contests, Door Prizes and More.

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C HIL D & YO UT H PARENT INVOLVEMENT BOARD MEETING

Date: Wednesday, March 08 Time: 12 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Teen Center 2nd Floor, Bldg 267

Lunch will be served

College Prep 101

Date: March 11 & 18 Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location: Fleet & Family Support Center Register by May 03, 2017 at the Teen Center

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

Spring: Start Smart General Date: 24 April - 29 May Time: 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. & 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Location: Youth Sports Gym Age Group: 3 - 5 years Register March 26 - April 20 at the CDC

$50.00 PER CHILD

KEystone CLUB

the ultimate teen program

Date: Every Tuesday Time: 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Age Group: 14-18 years Location: Teen Center

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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NAVY CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS WELCOMES CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES FontU.S. : PT San 439-4902 MWR what’s up? | MARCH 2017

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F O OD & BEVERAGE F R E S H

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D E L I C I O U S

WITH CHILIE-CILANTRO MAYONNAISE Get ready to meet your new favorite sandwich today

hours of operation: Oasis Hot Line Oasis Grille

– 0530-1400, 1700-2000 – 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 (Closed on Fri & Sat) NSA Fusion – 1030-1400, 1700-2000 Shawarma Express – 1100-1400, 1700-2000 MWR Cinema SIPS & BITES – Opens 30 minutes prior to movie showing of the day Game Time Sports Grill – Sat–Wed 1100-2230 (Bowling Center) Thu-Fri 1100-2300 Officer’s Club at Freedom Souq – 1600-2330 Chief’s Club at Freedom Souq – 1600-2330 Club 261 (Enlisted club) – 1600-2330 at Freedom Souq

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2017 DISNEY WORLD MILITARY PROMOTIONAL (SALUTE) TICKETS:

Purchase now through December 15, 2017 at the Community Recreation Office - 4-Day Park Hopper: $206 + tax (per person) - 5-Day Park Hopper: $220 + tax (per person) - Add in Water Park Fun & More for just $37 + tax (per person) Contact: 439 - 3531

Emerson Drive

EVERY FIRST SATURDAY

$5.00/table . 1 table/person Register & pay at the Community Recreation Office

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