What's Up Newsletter | September 2016 | Navy MWR Bahrain

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN | MWR NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2016

SEPTEMBER

25 SEPTEMBER 17 SEPTEMBER

BOWLING SPECIAL WORLDWIDE DAY BATTLE ON THE OF PLAY LANES! Pg.05 Pg.07

COMMUNITY RECREATION • LIBERTY • SPORTS • FITNESS • AQUATICS • BOWLING • LIBRARY CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS • FOOD & BEVERAGE • ENTERTAINMENT

TICKETS & TOURS SEPTEMBER 02 LADIES SPA DAY PACKAGES AT DESSANGE

SEPTEMBER 10 AMWAJ ISLAND KAYAKING

SEPTEMBER 23 BEACH DAY AT ART ROTANA

This kayaking trip will show you the beautiful waters surrounding Amwaj Islands. Trip includes: all kayaking gear & usage of hotel faculties (beach, pools, showers). What to bring: swimsuit, sunblock, camera, water-shoes/sandals, cash (dinar) for food and beverage.

Time: 1000 – 1430 MWR Price: $42.00 Registration Deadline: Sept 08

Package includes: beach day pass, which gives access to the kid’s water park, family pool, adult only pool, beach and transportation.

What to bring: money for food and beverage expenses.

Time: 0900 – 1500 MWR Price: $30.00 Registration Deadline: Sept 21

Jarada Island is one of the most beautiful locations in Bahrain with its golden sand and clear blue water; the island appears in the ebb and disappears in the tide.

Package includes: boat ride to the Island and transportation. What to bring: swimsuit, sunblock and camera.

Time: TBA depending on tide MWR Price: $55.00 Registration Deadline: August 31

SEPTEMBER 10 & 17 AL AREEN WILDLIFE PARK

SEPTEMBER 24 GRAVITY INDOOR SKYDIVING

SEPTEMBER 03 Jarada Trawl Fishing

SEPTEMBER 16 ARABIAN GULF FISHING

Sign up for 1 of 9 Spa packages to unwind and relax.

Time: 0900 (Times subject to availability) Registration Deadline: August 31

SEPTEMBER 02 JARADA ISLAND DAY TRIP

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: 0730 MWR Price: $60.00 Registration Deadline: August 31

SEPTEMBER 03 & 24 CITY TOUR

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: August 31 for Sept 03 Sept 21 for Sept 24

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: Sept 07 for Sept 10 Sept 14 for Sept 17

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

Time: 0730 MWR Price: $95.00 Registration Deadline: Sept 14

SEPTEMBER 16 SCUBA DIVE – PADI CERTIFIED

This trip is the perfect blend of mystery and adventure when we take you diving to coral reefs and a shipwreck around the Gulf. Please provide proof of international dive certification upon sign-up.

Time: 0830 MWR Price: $80.00 Registration Deadline: Sept 14

SEPTEMBER 17 & 30 PEARL SNORKEL HUNT

Bahrain has a legacy of being the Gulf’s premier pearl diving location. Join in the fun on this exciting and adventurous trip where what you find is what you keep.

Bahrain’s first world-class water park features some of Tour includes: equipment rental, boat fees and transportation. the latest water based amusement technology. The MWR Price: $80.00 park provides fun for all ages with special facilities and Time: 0730 Registration Deadline: Sept 14 for Sept 17 play areas including the wave pool, lazy river and Sept 28 for Sept 30 several water slides.

SEPTEMBER 09 LOST PARADISE WATER PARK

Trip includes: entrance fee and transportation. *Towel and lockers available for rent at the park.

Time: 0930 - 1730 MWR Price: $50.00 Registration Deadline: Sept 07

SEPTEMBER 10 AL JASRAH HANDICRAFT & CAMEL FARM Visit the island’s famous handicraft center were you could purchase unusual gifts and collector’s items for family and friends. We will also take a ride to the camel farm where you will see 600+ of the royal family’s camels.

Time: 0900 - 1300 MWR Price: $11.00 Registration Deadline: Sept 07

SEPTEMBER 17 HORSE BACK RIDING

First time riders will be offered riding instruction.

Package includes one hour ride & transportation.

Time: 0800 – 1030 MWR Price: $26.00 Registration Deadline: Sept 14

SEPTEMBER 23 WAKEBOARDING

Wakeboarding was developed from a combination of water skiing, snowboarding, and surfing techniques but has now grown enough to have its own unique culture. Package includes equipment, tuition & transportation.

Time: 0830 – 1100 MWR Price: $45.00 Registration Deadline: Sept 21

Hold on tight, & JUMP! Just like you would from an aircraft, but without a parachute, & even without boarding an airplane in the first place! Package Includes: Transportation, instruction/briefing on freefalling, all equipment/gear, 2 minutes flying time, & usage of the recreation game center.

Time: 0930 MWR Price: $59.00 Registration Deadline: Sept 21

SEPTEMBER 24 STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING TRIP

Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) offer a fun, full-body workout on the water. This trip soaks in the unique views of Amwaj Islands.

Trip includes: all SUP gear and usage of hotel facilities (beach, pools, showers).

What to bring: swimsuit, sunblock, camera, water-shoes/sandals, cash (dinar) for food/drinks.

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

SEPTEMBER 30 TREE OF LIFE

The Tree of Life in Bahrain is a Prosopis Cineraria tree that is approximately 400 years old, and stands 32 ft. high. 50,000 tourists visit this tree every year and you get the chance to visit this national treasure as well.

Time: 0800 – 1100 MWR Price: $5.00 Registration Deadline: Sept 28

THE FOLLOWING GROUP TOURS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST: • FISHING • SNORKEL PEARL HUNT • mosque • ISLAND TRIP • SPA

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.

FOR MORE INFORMation, call: 439 - 4206 / 3531 | bldg. 261, 2nd floor, freedom souq hours: sun - thurs & holidays: 1000 - 1800 | fri - sat: Closed MWR what’s up? | SEPTEMBER 2016

01

NEW INVENTORY

LIGHTWEIGHT, DURABLE & INFLATABLE FOR EASY TRANSPORT

MWR what’s up? | SEPTEMBER 2016

02

ATHLETICS

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

LABOR DAY 1- PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAmenT

Date: September 2 & 3 Location : Memorial Field Registration: Fitness Center or Gym by August 30 Coach es Meeting: August 30, 1200 @ Sports Office

captains cup SOFTball League

Starting: September 11 Location: Memorial Field Registration: Fitness Center or Upstairs Gym by September 7; 1200 Coaches Meeting: September 7, 1200 @ Sports Office (Upstairs Gym)

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

(navy operational fitness and fueling system)

Patriot Day Run

Date: September 11 Time: 0600 Sign Up: 0530 Location: NAVCENT Roundabout All runners are entered to win a FREE iPad Mini

CYCLE

Trainer: Crizaldo - Sunday, 1700 Trainer: Ai - Sunday, 0945 | Tuesday, 0945 | Thursday, 0945 | Saturday, 1100 Trainer: Jennie - Monday, 0845 | Wednesday, 0845 | Thursday, 1630 Trainer: Wesley - Monday, 0530 | Tuesday, 1700 | Wednesday, 0530

GLUTES & ABS Trainer: Jennie

- Monday & Wednesday, 1000 | Thursday, 1745

FunctIONAL FITNESS Trainer: Rene

- Sunday & Tuesday, 1600

bootcamp h20

Trainer: Deborah - Monday, 0800

FAMILY BOOTCAMP

- Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday, 0830

CLIMBING COURSE Trainer: Rene

H.I.I.T.

Trainer: Abdul

- Sunday & Tuesday, 1800

- Monday & Wednesday, 1630

Date: September 01-30 Location: Fitness Pool Time: Sun-Thur 0600-1800 | Fri & Sat 1000-1800 Registration: Fitness Pool T-Shirts awarded to the first 50 finishers

Date: September 22 Time: 0900-1600 Location: MWR Conference Room Registration: Fitness Center by September 20

Starting: September 13 Location: Upstairs Gymnasium Registration: Fitness Center or Gym by September 8; 1200 Coaches Meeting: September 8, 1200 @ Sports Office

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

Swim the English Channe 40,000 METERS

NOFFS Opertional course

captains cup VOLLEYBALL League

AQUATICS PROGRAM

captains cup 6x6 water polo tournament

Date: September 10 Location: Fitness Pool Time: 1030 Registration: Fitness Pool,September 8; 1200 Captains Meeting: September 8; 1200; Fitness Pool Medals awarded to 1st & 2nd Place Teams

CALLING ALL GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTORS MWR is looking to expand our group exercise schedule with more variety and class times. If you are currently a certified group exercise instructor interested in teaching for our facility, visit the Fitness Center.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:  Current CPR/First Aid Certification  Group Fitness Format Certification  Liability Insurance

STRENGTH CORE

Trainer: Rebecca - Monday, 0645

HEART core

Trainer: Rasheed K - Thursday, 1130

POWER YOGA Trainer: Karime

YOGA

Trainer: Sandra Trainer: Banu

- Sunday & Tuesday, 0600

- September 13, 18, 20 & 25, 1630 - Monday & Wednesday, 1630

SPORTS POWER HOUR

Trainer: Rebecca - Thursday, 0645

NOFFS SES

Trainer: Aneesh - Monday, 1100

AIKIDO ADULT

Trainer: Sufyan

- Sunday & Tuesday, 1800

Trainer: Sufyan

- Saturday, 1000

FAMILY

* All classes are FREE except Aikido ** Classes are subject to change or cancellation *** Classes are based on the availability of the trainer MWR what’s up? |SEPTEMBER 2016

03

st a n d u p

TR IP pa dd le BO AR D 10 00 @ SEP TEM BE R 17 co st: $ 20 .00

20 Se p t e m ber 18 0 0 SA ND VOLLE YBAL L C OURT REGI ST ER AT THE LIBE RTY CEN TER BE FO R E A U GU S T 0 1 VAN LEAVE S FRO M THE LIB ERTY CEN T E R @ 1 0 0 0

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1

T H E L I B E RT Y C E NT E R’S ACTI VI TI E S AND T RIPS A RE O P E N T O A C T I V E DU TY S I NGLE MI LI TARY M EM B ERS & G E O G RAP HI CAL B AC H E LORS 5

4

Ice Cream Sunday

1130

Foosball Tourney

1130

Ping Pong

6

1130

12

11

Ice Cream Sunday

1130

Foosball Tourney

1130

Speed Pool

September Birthday Celebration

1130

13

1130

Bubble Soccer

1730

Board Game Night

7

8

Bowling League 1700

Board Game Night

14

15

Last Buck Party

1130

Board Game Night

Saturday

2

1730

Lost Paradise Water Park

3

1100

9

10

16

17

1730

Paddle Boarding 1000 Trip

1730

Bowling League 1700 19

18

Ice Cream Sunday

1130

Foosball Tourney

1130

Ping Pong

1130

26

25

Ice Cream Sunday

1130

Foosball Tourney

1130

Speed Pool

20

21

4-Man Sand Volleyball

Bowling League 1700

1800

27

1130

Bubble Soccer

1730

22

Board Game Night

23

1730

Midnight 2400 Madness Movie Night 28

29

Bowling League 1700

Board Game Night

24

Lost Paradise Water Park

1100

30

1730

This re creation ce nter i s the s i n g le s e rv i ce me m b ers ’ home away f rom home . L ib ert y’s fa c il it y of f er an ar ray of tri p s , to u rs an d to u rn am ent s a s wel l a s ot he r l eisure a c t ivit ie 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 .

MWR what’s up? | SEPTEMBER 2016

04

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

LABOR DAY PROGRAM

LIBRARY CARD SIGN–UP MONTH

INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY

01 Sep -30 Sep This challenge is designed to “celebrate” September 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.

01 Sep – 30 Sep Ages: 13 - 16 Sign up for a library card in September and you will receive a free book and your name will be entered in a drawing for a prize. If you already have a library card, you can enter your name to win a prize.

GRANDPARENTS DAY

Sun, 11 Sep 1600 - 1730 Age Group: 3 - 12 This day is set aside to honor grandparents with special activities. Get involved in the observance of this day by learning how to understand and appreciate your elders. Our special activities will be story telling time, crafts, and games.

Mon, 05 Sep 1630 - 1730 Ages: 3 -10 A selection of activities will be offered for kids such as story time, coloring pages, crafts, word searches, and games. Snacks and door prizes will be given to participants.

Thu, 08 Sep 1000 – 1730 Age Group: Adults Read a book from the library, write a book report, and enter to win in our grand prize drawing.

PIZZA & BOOKS FOR TEENS

Thu, 15 Sep 1600 – 1730 Ages: 12 - 16 Talk a little bit about awesome books you’ve read. Eat, have fun, and plan teen events.

SEPTEMBER SPECIALS

BOWLING CENTER: 439-4205 SAT-WED 1000-2200; THUR & FRI 1100-2300 MWR what’s up? | SEPTEMBER 2016

05

Travel To Greece *LAND OR CRUISE*

2 NIGHTS ATHENS, 4 NIGHTS MYKONOS OFFER VALID FROM AUGUST 21 TO OCTOBER 2 Athens: Visit the ancient Mediterranean metropolis highly recognized for its unique place in history.

T O E H L&C K C O A DR

O SIN

HAR

Mykonos: Enjoy five sun-filled days on the island of Mykonos, where the options are endless. Spend four nights at the deluxe San Marco Hotel, where the service is unbeatable and the accommodations and vistas remarkable.

How to Redeem: 1. Visit www.afvclub.com 2. Search Property ID: RI01 3. Enter Travel Code: Beale AFB FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MWR LEISURE TRAVEL: 439 - 4777 | SUN - THUR: 1000 - 1800 MWR what’s up? | AUGUST 2016

06

OUR PROGRAMS SCHOOL-AGE CARE PROGRAM

TEEN CENTER

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC)

MilitaryChildCare.com

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 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.

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

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

SEPTEMBER 8 1830-2230; CDC

• Light snack will be provided

FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE Grade: K - 12 Registration: 25 Sept - 20 Oct Session: 06 Nov - 17 Dec CHEERLEADING Grade: K - 12 Registration: 25 Sept - 20 Oct Session: 06 Nov - 17 Dec

FLAG FOOTBALL Age: 3-5 Registration: 25 Sept - 20 Oct Session: 06 Nov - 17 Dec

“Continuing The Legacy”

Day For Kids:

17 september 1000 - 1300 youth sports gym

439-4902 MWR what’s up? | SEPTEMBER 2016

07

Food & Beverage F R E S H

&

D E L I C I O U S

$9.95

* WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

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 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 (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? | SEPTEMBER 2016

08

A TASTE OF GERMANY BRUNCH 23 SEPTEMBER 1000-1400 FREEDOM SOUQ COST: $ 19.95 ADULTS $ 8.95 KIDS (4-11) 3 & UNDER ARE FREE

22 SEPTEMBER 1800 MARIO’S COURTYARD

29 september 1700 - 2000 mario’s courtyard

music, food & cold DRINKS free entry - BAG TOSS - DJ - BEER STEINS

EARLY BIRD STARTS: 1700 JACKPOT IS A MINIMUM OF $6500

MWR what’s up? | AUGUST 2016

10