FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016
Eye on the Fleet
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American Indian Heritage
(Nov. 14, 2016) The brightest moon in almost 69 years sets behind the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The ship is moored and homeported in San Diego. It is undergoing a scheduled planned maintenance availability. U.S. Navy photo by PO2 Abe McNatt
inside: WELCOME ABOARD Commissary manager. . . . . 3 USS Zephyr Port visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SUPERMOON MUCK PW to the rescue. . . . . . . . . . 5 VETERANS DAY Military on display . . . . . . . . 7 TOP OF PAGE ONE: An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat 28 (HSC-28), takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).
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aval Air Station Key West’s Multicultural History and Heritage Committee hosts a luncheon and presentation as part of November’s National American Indian Heritage Month on NAS Key West’s Boca Chica Field Thursday. The presentation featured history, speeches and Native American food.
Give thanks, facilities close Thursday From NAS Key West Public Affairs
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aval Air Station Key West offices and facilities, including the commissary, NEX and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, are closed Thursday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The commissary is open for regular hours on Monday - normally it’s closed - for shoppers preparing for the holiday. The commissary will
also be closed Thanksgiving and the day after, Nov. 26. It returns to normal hours of operation the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26. For more information, call 305293-4402. The NEX is closed Thursday but have special sales starting at 6 a.m. Friday. The store remains open until 7 p.m. and will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, call 305see hours page 2
Safety: Key ingredient in holiday meal From NAS Key West Fire and Emergency Services
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hether your turkey comes from the oven or the fryer, safety should be the first ingredient in creating a successful holiday meal. While the National Fire Protection Association discourages the use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers because of the potential for burns and catastrophic fires, those fryers continue to be popular
with consumers. The NFPA asks those consumers to remember the following safety practices: Turkeys must be completely thawed and dried of excess moisture before placing in the fryer, because a partially thawed turkey will cause the oil to splatter causing serious burns. The fryers use a lot of oil, about five gallons. Determine how much see safety page 4
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Expressions of gratitude
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Nov. 18 1922 - In a PT seaplane, Cmdr. Kenneth Whiting makes the first catapult launching from an aircraft carrier at anchor, USS Langley (CV 1), in the York River.
Nov. 19 1969 - Navy astronauts Cmdr. Charles Conrad, Jr. and Cmdr. Alan Bean become the third and fourth men to walk on the moon.
Nov. 20 1943 - PBY aircraft sink Japanese cargo vessel Naples Maru off New Ireland.
Nov. 21 1918 - U.S. battleships witness the surrender of German High Seas fleet at Rosyth, Firth of Forth, Scotland.
Nov. 22 1961 - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Robert Robinson, flying an F4H-1 Phantom II, sets a world speed record, averaging 1606.3 mph at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
Nov. 23 1861 - During the Civil War, CSS Sumter evades the steam sloop-of-war Iroquois at Martinique then steams for Europe.
Nov. 24 1943 - USS Nautilus (SS 168) and USS Gansevoort (DD 608) shell Japanese positions on Abemama Atoll, Gilbert Islands.
argaret Craven wrote a novel titled “I Heard the Owl Call My Name.” In this book she tells of a young minister who was sent to the Kwakiutl Indians in a remote part of British Columbia. Through the course of his ministry, he learned these people do not have a word for “thank you.” It was confusing to the young man because these tribesmen were extremely generous. He later discovered why the important phrase was absent from their vocabulary. It was their custom to return every favor with a favor of their own, and every kindness with an equal or superior gesture of love. Mark Brian, the young min-
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292-7200. Only Navy Gateway Inns and Suites‘ front desk at Trumbo Point will remain open Thanksgiving. All MWR facilities also are closed on Nov. 25 except for the following: • Boca Chica Fitness Center: 5:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Auto Skills Center, Boca
ister, realized they don’t say “thank you,” because they do their thanks. Advocating the dismissal of an indispensable phrase wouldn’t be prudent, but the addition of such a custom would truly give new meaning to our expressions of gratitude. You may have heard CHAPLAIN'S CORNER that “actions speak louder than words.” In a society that is on the move and seems to be moving faster NAS Key West each and every Command Chaplain day, maybe we Lt. could pull back throttle Scott Mason the and give some time to show our gratitude with action. Here in America we do see the challenges of our communities with poverty and homelessness
but we are still very blessed and fortunate to have the resources that we have. Being able to utilize our fortunes and express our thanks to someone may be more of a blessing than it would be a burden. So the next time you have the opportunity to express your gratitude, think about the Kwakiutl Indians and show your gratitude and love to your neighbor through an action. I hope your time reading this article has encouraged you. Please come and join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Truman Chapel for worship service. Visit our Facebook page - Truman Chapel - for upcoming events. If you are in need of chaplain care, please call your chaplains at 305-293-2318, Naval Air Station Key West, or 305-2928788, Coast Guard Sector Key West.
Chica: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Runway Grill: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Navigator’s Bar: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Fly Away Café: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Ticket & Travel Office: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Campground Office: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • CYP: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sunset Lounge: 4 - 10 p.m. • Sigsbee Marina: 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. • NGIS Front Desk: 24 hours
• Vacation Rentals: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Trumbo Pool: Noon - 5 p.m. • Beach Patio Recreation Center: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Truman Fitness Center: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Southernmost Flyer will not publish on Friday. Regular digital publication resumes Dec. 2. The digital SMF can be found at www.issuu.com/naskeywestpao.
Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby J. Baker Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Trice Denny EDITOR Jolene Scholl STAFF PO2 Cody Babin This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military service and their families. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Naval Air Station Key West, Florida. Additional copy and photographs provided by the readers of the Southernmost Flyer should be addressed to: Editor, Southernmost Flyer, Public Affairs Office, Naval Air Station, Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040-9001. Copy can also be e-mailed to jolene.scholl@ navy.mil. Telephone (305) 293-2425/2434. DSN 4832425/2434. Deadline for all editorial copy is 4 p.m. the Friday preceding publication. All articles must be submitted on disk in text format, written in upper/lower case style.
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Health clinic closes for holiday Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Nov. 24 -25. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency questions, active duty and Tricare Prime patients should call the Nurse Advise Line at 1-800-874-2273, or call the clinic’s Command Duty Officer at 305-797-8008 to arrange for a consultation with the duty physician for advice and possible referral. For dental emergencies, call the CDO at 305-7978008.
Holiday Party tickets on sale Tickets are on sale for Naval Air Station Key West’s “Roaring 20s Holiday Party,” set for Dec. 3 at the Westin Key West Resort, 245 Front St. Tickets can be purchased from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in front of the Chief Petty Officers’ Mess, Boca Chica Field. Ticket prices: E1 to E5 and GS1 - GS5, $20; E6 and GS6, $30; E7 and above and GS7 and above, $40. Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m. on the pier and doors open at 6 p.m. Old Town Trolley will provide transportation to and from Sigsbee Park. Parking vouchers (four hours) also are provided to those parking at the Westin. see briefly page 4
Job Title: Security Hometown: Springhill, Louisiana Prior Duty Stations: USS Makin Island, San Diego, California; VFA-94, Lemoore, California Hobbies: Cooking. Future Plans: Culinary Arts School.
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U.S. Navy photo by PO2 Cody Babin
SS Zephyr (PC 8) ties up Thursday for a port call at Naval Air Station Key West’s Mole Pier. Zephyr is a cyclone class coastal patrol boat here supporting Southern Command. Zephyr, who has stopped in Key West before, is preparing for patrol in the Caribbean Sea.
New commissary manager makes customer service a priority Providing service to all Moore said. patrons, whether active “We want to welcome duty or retired, local or part- all newcomers to the Key aval Air Station time resident, is important, West area,” he said, addKey West’s incoming that one of his goals is ing Commissary to “improve our customers’ Director Calvin Moore shopping experiences.” brings more than two Moore began his career decades of experience to in 1992 as a store workthe Keys’ store and has er at the F.E. Warren worked at commissaries Commissary in Cheyenne, worldwide. Wyoming. He transitioned Moore is transferover the years from store ring from Maxwell Air worker to quality assurance Force Base, Montgomery, evaluator, grocery managAlabama, where he had er, produce manager and been the store manager finally store manager. since September 2014. Moore His service experience
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is varied as well, having had assignments on Navy, Air Force and Army installations all over the world, including Germany and Korea. Stateside, he has had assignments in Georgia, Texas and Alabama. Moore is an Army veteran, having served for 1980 1983 as an infantry Soldier with the 101st Airborne out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and has completed studies in business administration at Middle Georgia Technical College, Warner Robbins, Georgia.
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The Child Development Center on Sigsbee Park is providing childcare from 5 p.m. - midnight; pre-registration is required. The registration deadline is Nov. 30. Call the CDC for more information, 305-293-4498.
Runway Grill hours With the slowdown in training and Sailors taking holiday leave, the Runway Grill on Boca Chica Field is temporarily adjusting its hours of operation: Saturday and Sunday: Closed Monday and Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday: Closed Nov. 25: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Nov. 26 - 27: Closed Nov. 28 - 30: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
ID Card Lab hours updated The ID Card Lab in Bldg. A-324, Boca Chica Field, has updated its hours of operation to 7:30 a.m. 3:40 p.m., Monday - Friday. Make an appointment for Identification Card services or check on DEERS updates at https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd. mil. Appointments are made on the hour; drop-in times may be available depending on the day’s schedule. Sponsors may also check or update DEERS records by calling 800-538-9552.
Truman gate changes Truman Annex’s United Street gate is open and the Southard Street gate closed to alleviate traffic congestion from waterfront park construction. For more information, call 305-293-2925.
Operation Flatfoot 2.0 continues Naval Air Station Key West’s Security Department is sponsoring the “Operation Flatfoot 2.0” fundraising campaign to provide new or lightly worn shoes for Wesley House clients. Donations of shoes and sandals, as well as new socks, for children and adults are being accepted until Dec. 16. Donation boxes are located at Pass and ID, Bldg. A-641, and the main security building, A-734, on Boca Chica Field.
Get active with MCHC The Multicultural History and Heritage Committee needs people - Sailors and DOD civilians - to join the organization. The MCHC meets every Thursday at noon in Bldg. A-324 conference room, Boca Chica Field.
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oil to use by first filling the fryer with water and dipping the turkey into the fryer. From the displacement, you can determine the amount of oil that is needed. Again, remember to dry the turkey before adding it to hot oil. Extreme caution must be taken when placing and
Flu shots now available at NAS clinic From Naval Hospital Jacksonville
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aval Branch Health Clinic Key West now offers injectable flu vaccine to adults and children, six months and up, enrolled at its clinic. Only the injectable vaccine is available for the 2016 - 2017 flu season. As recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this year, nasal spray won’t be offered. The injectable vaccine is effective for everyone, including pregnant women (protecting mom during pregnancy, and baby for up to six months after birth) and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or emphysema. Patients can receive the flu vaccine just by walking in to the Immunizations Clinic; the hours are 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday. For questions, call the clinic at 305-293-3929.
removing the turkey from the fryer to be sure it is not dropped back into the fryer, splattering the oil on the chef. That said, NFPA still urges those who prefer fried turkey to look for grocery stores, specialty food retailers, and restaurants that sell deep fried turkeys, or consider using a new type of oil-less turkey fryer. Cooks who plan to stay in the kitchen to prepare the holiday meal should also
think safety. Here are tips to follow: • Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food. • Stay home while cooking the turkey and check on it frequently. • Keep children at least three feet away from the stove or oven when they are being used. • Keep children away from hot food and liquids steam and splashes from
vegetables, gravy or coffee can cause serious burns. • Keep the floor clear to avoid trip hazards. • Keep knives out of the reach of children. • Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child. • Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children.
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This week at FFSC Holiday hours
Fleet and Family Support Center is closed Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving. The center returns to normal hours of operation on Nov. 25. Fleet and Family Support Center’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. FFSC offers many services including deployment support, relocation assistance, family employment readiness, life skills education, personal financial management, crisis incident response and training, sexual assault prevention and response, ombudsman support, transition assistance management, family advocacy and professional counseling. For more information or to request services, call 305-293-4408 or visit the center at 804 Sigsbee Rd., Sigsbee Park.
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U.S. Navy photos by Danny Rose
aval Air Station Public Works employee Gary Allen cleans debris on the Sigsbee Park Causeway Tuesday after Monday night’s high tide. The tide, which covered most of the causeway, inset photo, was an effect of the ‘supermoon’ in which the moon was the closest it has been to Earth since 1948.
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MWR Update Winterfest MWR’s annual Winterfest & Tree Lighting Ceremony is set for 5 - 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Youth Center on Sigsbee Park. The Navy Band will perform following the tree lighting and Winter Wonderland will be open from 6 - 8 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus also will meet and greet youngsters at the Winter Wonderland exhibit. The event is free and snacks will be available for purchase as a fundraiser for the Junior Enlisted Association. Visit www. NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ events for more information. This year’s sponsors are: USAA, AT&T Careers, Home Depot, Fury Water Adventures, Key West Military Affairs Committee, NAS Key West Chief Petty Officers Association, Sparkling Ice, Navy League Key West Council and the Southernmost VFW Post 9311.
Volunteer Join MWR in supporting the 7th Annual TRIKW as a volunteer from 7 a.m. 1 p.m. Dec. 3. Volunteers will assist with the cycling portion and at the finish line. For more information about the triathlon or to see course maps visit www. trikw.com. To register as a volunteer, call or text Sarah Graves at 305-563-0364.
Paint night Bring your friends and favorite beverage to paint night, from 6 - 9 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Sigsbee Community
Center. Enjoy step-by-step instruction with an experienced and enthusiastic artist. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Sigsbee Ticket Office. Payment is required by Dec. 8 to reserve a seat. Call Sarah Graves at 305-563-0364 or email sarah.graves@navy.mil for more information.
Lights tour The annual Holiday Lights Tour is Dec. 16. The tour lasts about one-andone-half hours and starts at the Sigsbee Ticket Office. Tickets are $5 per person and are available at the Ticket Office; children under 3 years of age sitting on a lap are free. Checkin is at 6 p.m. at Ticket Office and the train departs at 6:30 p.m. Patrons who would like to sit together should purchase tickets at the same time to ensure they will ride on the same train. Food, beverages, pets and smoking are prohibited on the trains. For information call 305-293-4173.
Navigator’s LIVE Navigator’s Bar and the Fly Away Café will host a number of entertainers this season. Visit www. NavyMWRKeyWest. com/events for more details. Upcoming performers are: Friday: Island Time Band, 6 - 9 p.m. Also participate in the Holiday Card event - we will have 200 cards provided for patrons to write a notes/letters to deployed troops. Dec. 2: Wyatt Hurts, 5:30 8:30 p.m.
Dec. 16: “Holiday Party” with Tom Taylor, 6 - 9 p.m. Dec. 31: “New Year’s Eve Party” with Island Time Band, 7 - 10 p.m.
Child care The Child & Youth Programs is offering additional child care through the Give Parents a Break program. The cost is $4 per child, per hour and each child must be pre-registered, including immunization records. Cancellations must be made before 8 a.m. on the day of scheduled child care to avoid paying for reserved time. For more information or to register, call 305-2934498 or visit the Child Development Center on Sigsbee Park.
Dec. 2: 5:30 p.m. - midnight (register by Nov. 30) Dec. 3: 5 - 11 p.m. (register by Dec. 1) Dec. 10: 6 - 11 p.m. (register by Dec. 8) Dec. 16: 6:30 - 11:30 p.m. (register by Dec. 14)
Liberty activities The Liberty Single Sailor Program is open to all single or unaccompanied active duty military personnel E-6 and below. Visit us on Facebook at “MWR Liberty Key West” and request to be added to the closed Liberty Group. For additional information, email naskwliberty@ gmail.com. November’s events: Saturday: Habitat for Humanity, time to be deter-
mined. Volunteer opportunity. Sunday: NASCAR, Homestead Speed Way; free transportation leaving at 9 a.m. Nov. 25: Thanksgiving and football in the barracks, noon - 3 p.m. Free dinner. Nov. 26: Disk Golf at Beach Patio from 3 - 5 p.m. Free beverages. Nov. 27: Football in the barracks at noon. Free loaded nachos.
pool and its rules and regulations.
Air Lanes closed Air Lanes Bowling Center remains closed for renovation; it is now scheduled to re-open in December. Runway Grill will remain open with the following hours for the majority of the renovations: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Friday; noon - 8 p.m. Saturday.
Pool hours change Feedback The winter hours for the Trumbo Pool are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday - Saturday and noon p.m. Sunday. Visit www. NavyMWRKeyWest.com and click on Aquatics for more information about the
Tell us how we’re doing. Morale, Welfare and Recreation is here to improve your quality of life while stationed at Naval Air Station Key West. MWR see MWR page 8
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U.S. Navy photos by PO2 Cody Babin
ey West residents and visitors alike celebrated Veterans Day Nov. 11 watching the annual parade on Duval Street. In addition to military organizations, community groups like Navy League Key West Council, City of Key West police and fire departments, the high school band and cadet corps, Girl and Boy Scouts, and Veterans of Foreign Wars marched in cadence to show support for those who have served in the Armed Forces. Naval Air Station Key West Sailors, top left, Coast Guardsmen from Coast Guard Sector Key West, middle left, the infamous Navy League Key West Council USS Key West submarine float, bottom left, and at bottom right, an Honor Guard with Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen from Joint Interagency Task Force South carrying the colors and service flags.
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strives to improve our products, services and programs and we need your feedback to make that happen. Visit www. NavyMWRKeyWest. com and click ABOUT then CUSTOMER SURVEY. For questions, email mwrnaskw@gmail.com or call 305-293-2503.
MWR website Morale, Welfare and Recreation has a new website and cellphone/computer application that lists facilities, programs, services and current employment opportunities. Visit www. navymwrkeywest.com to find out what MWR has
to offer.Visit the Apple or Android app stores and search for: Navy MWR Key West. Have information at your fingertips and make the most of what MWR has to offer. Other websites include Facebook and Twitter “NAS Key West MWR.” Patrons can request to be added to the Weekly Activities Sheet email distribution list. For more information or questions: mwrnaskw@gmail.com.
Splash Park The Sigsbee Park Splash Park is open from 8 a.m. - sunset daily. The splash park is free and open to MWR-eligible patrons of all ages. It is an unmanned facility, so those using the
park should follow safe practices. Noting the park is a “family facility” the following rules are posted: • No running (wet surfaces) • Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 16 or older • Infants and toddlers must wear swim diapers • Proper attire is required The following are not allowed: Pets, alcohol, smoking, glass containers, bicycles, skateboard, hover boards, scooters, roller blades and roller skates.
NAS Key West Security Department has the following items that have been turned in to Lost & Found: A diving apparatus found June 16 at a MWR facility; a pistol magazine found Sept. 7 in the men’s bathroom in Bldg. V-4113; a pocket knife found Sept.
12 at the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites on Trumbo Point; a Keys Federal Credit Union MasterCard debit card found Sept. 28 at Air Lanes Bowling Center on Boca Chic Field; a computer case found Oct. 13 at the VA Clinic; a watch found Oct. 21 at the Trumbo Point entry control point; an Iphone found Oct. 21 at the Trumbo Point entry control point; a black
SAC care
Need an extra hour or two of child care? The School Age Care program and the Child Development Center offer hourly care. Families may not exceed 10 hours of care per child per week during SAC Before and After Fly Away Café School program. The Fly Away Café, operChildren must have an ating at Navigator’s Bar & Grill, Boca Chica Marina, offers breakfast and lunch, as well as dinner specials.
NAS Classifieds FOR SALE Used bike. $45. 305-3934850.
The cafe’s hours of operation are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Saturday and 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays. Grab and go food is available until Navigator’s closing time, seven days a week. Order ahead or call for specials at 305-293-2468.
wallet found Oct. 21 at the Trumbo Point entry control point. Contact PO1 Everett at everett.kalgren@navy. mil or call 305-393-2977. NAS KEY WEST CLASSIFIEDS are free for activeduty and retired personnel, their families and civilian base employees only. Deadline for submissions is noon the Tuesday prior to that Friday’s issue. Make
submissions to the NAS Key West Public Affairs Office by email, jolene. scholl@navy.mil; mail, P.O. Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040-9001. Unless otherwise directed, ads will run for four issues. Name and phone number must accompany all requests in order for them to be considered for publication. For more information, call 305293-2425.
active registration on file. Make reservations in person or by calling the Youth Center at 305-293-4437. For CDC hourly care information, call 305-2934498.
- (Boca Chica Exercise Studio) Tuesday 6 - 6:45 p.m. - Cycling (Boca Chica Cycling Studio)
Wednesday Fitness schedule 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. - Kick ‘n Core (Boca Chica Exercise The new Boca Chica Studio) Exercise Studio is located in Bldg. A-350 next to the Thursday Cycling Studio. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Gentle Yoga (Sigsbee Community Monday Center) 7 - 7:45 a.m. - Cycling (Boca 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. - Cycling Chica Cycling Studio). (Boca Chica Cycling Studio) 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. - PUMP (Boca Chica Exercise Saturday Center) 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Circuit 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Yoga (Boca Chica Fitness Center)