L.I.N.K.S. - a VOLUNTEER, tEAM MENTORING pROGRAM, DESIGNED BY SPOUSES, FOR SPOUSES

L.I.N.K.S. offers an orientation to the Marine Corps lifestyle, helping new spouses adapt to the unique challenges military life often presents. While the curriculum targets spouses new to the Marine Corps community, the information is very beneficial to spouses of all levels of Marine Corps experience.

Classes available for

• Spouses
• Kids
• Teens
• Active Duty
• Extended family
  
  Classes for Mentors:
  9 February 2010 (Part 1)
  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  
  16 February 2010 (Part 2)
  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  
  For details contact MCFTB, Building 6 East
  
  Free childcare provided with advance notice, for kids age 2 and up
  
  Patricia Kalaye
  P 619.524.8104
  P 619.524.0916
  Email: patricia.kalaye@usmc.mil

MCRD SAN dIEGO jOB fAIR

..| Wednesday, 10 February
..| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
..| Marine and Family Services, Bldg 14, MCRD San Diego

Marine and Family Services Bldg 14 is hosting a Career Fair on February 10th 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is open to military active duty and reserve, family members, military retirees, DoD Civilians, and other personnel with access to military installations. Come meet face to face with over 100 employers and learn about employment opportunities.

For more information or updates...

Contact Mina Threat at mina.threat@usmc.mil or (619)524-1283/8440

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to military active duty, reserve, family members, military retirees, DoD Civilians, and other personnel with access to military installations.

uNDERWATER ROMANCE - SPICE UP YOUR RELATIONSHIP

..| Thursday, 11 February 2010
..| 5:00 PM
..| Building 6 East, MCRD San Diego

MCFTB with FAP presents Underwater Romance - Spice Up Your Relationship

• Relationship recharge
• Interactive couple activities
  
  Sign up required one week in advance
  
  Childcare provided for 2 years old & up
  
  Questions? Please contact Yesenia Rodriguez or Claudia Short at
  Phone: 619.524.0916
  Email: yesenia.a.rodriguez@usmc.mil
  

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to military active duty, reserve, family members, military retirees, DoD Civilians, and other personnel with access to military installations.

CASINO NIGHT aT THE RECREATION CENTER

..| Friday, 12 February 2010
..| 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
..| Recreation Center, MCRD San Diego

Fantastic Prizes to include:

• Harbor Brunch Tickets
• Movie Bundles
• Massage Baskets
• Amuesment Park Packages
• and much, much more!

Three hours of games:

• Craps
• Black Jack
• Roulette
• Texas Hold'em Poker
  

Registration fee includes 2 FREE beverage coupons, $500 in casino bucks and 10 raffle tickets for prizes (at the end of the night)

Registration Fee: $15 Individuals & $25 Couples

FREE CHILDCARE
Must sign up in advance; space is limited. Call 619.524.0916
Drop off starts at 5:30 PM and pick up by 10:00 PM
Two (2) years old and up

Please call 619.524.8083 for more information.

CG CUP SCRATCH BOWLING TOURNAMENT

..| Registration, Tuesday, 16 February 2010
..| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
..| Health Promotions Training Room, MCRD San Diego Fitness Center

One day individuals event hosted at the MCRD San Diego Recreation Center,

24 February 2010

For information call 619.524.0548

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open only to MCRD active duty & MCCS DoD/NaFi employees aboard the depot

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS FOR THE cFT

..| Thursday, 18 February 2010
..| 1500 - 1630
..| MCRD San Diego Fitness Center

Refine your lifting technique. Improve your CFT score.

All levels and abilities welcome. Improve your strength and performance ability. Learn proper technique for functional movements. Incorporate kettlebells, dumbbells and medicine ball into your workout.

Workout to follow skill excercises!

Sign up now! Contact:

Andrea Callahan, Health Promotion Coordinator
Phone: 619.524.8913
Email: CallahanAL@usmc-mccs.org

Lowell Muenchau, Single Marine Program Coordinator
Phone: 619.524.8240

Email: MuenchauL@usmc-mccs.org

Space is limited.

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to single service members

SPECIAL vALENTINE FRIDAY DINNER dANCE AT THE bAY vIEW RESTAURANT

..| Friday, 19 February 2010
..| 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
..| The Bay View Restaurant, MCRD San Diego

$21.95 per person

Music by Cradit Union Band

For reservations call Joe at 619.725.6409

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons[ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]+ guests

SELF-DEFENSE FOR WOMEN

..| Saturday, 20 February 2010
..| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
..| Classroom, 2nd Floor, Building 5E, MCRD San Diego

Personal safety is a set of awareness, assertiveness, verbal confrontational skills, safety strategies and physical techniques that enable a person to successfully avoid, prevent, escape and survive violent assaults.

• Sexual assault - myth & facts
• Personal safety
• Assertive techniques
• Personal defense
• and more
  
  Instructor: Kat Wager
  Center for Community Solutions
  FAP sponsored
  
  Space is limited - Sign up is mandatory
  
  Free childcare for age two (2) and older
  
  To register call 619.524.1200

FREE hEALTH SCREENING - CARDIAC RISK SCREENING & BLOOD DRIVE

..| Tuesday, 23 February 2010
..| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
..| MCRD Fitness Center

How healthy is your heart?
CARDIAC RISK SCREENING
1000 – 1300 inside Fitness Center

Screening includes:

• Total Cholesterol
• Blood Glucose
• Blood Pressure
• Body Fat
• Individual Counseling Sessions
• Refreshments Provided
  
  GIVE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES BLOOD DRIVE
  (Armed Services Blood Program)
  9:30 AM– 1:30 PM Fitness Center Parking Lot
  
  Appointments required. Contact the Fitness Center at 619.524.4424
  

RESTRICTIONS

Open to all eligible patrons[ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

H & S BATTALION HOST "IN THE MIDST" SPA NIGHT FOR SPOUSES

..| Tuesday, 23 February 2010
..| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
..| MCFTB Classroom, Building 6E, MCRD San Diego

Headquarters & Service Battalion host "In the Midst" Spa Night for Spouses, presented by MCFTB, FAP & Health Promotions

Meet other MCCS departments and learn what they have to offer.

• Enjoy massages
• Make your own bath salts
• Learn stress management techniques
• Get ideas on how to make health snacks
• Dinner provided (soups/salads/breads)
• Free childcare (2 years old & up) Request childcare by 16 February
  
  Every participant will leave with a goodie bag compliments of MCFTB, FAP and MCX.
  
  RSVP contact Dawn Williams
  Phone: 619.524.0160
  Email: dawn.h.williams@usmc.mil
  
  

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open only to Headquarters & Service Battalion spouses

3RD ANNUAL EFMP ACTIVITY & RESOURCE EXPO

..| Saturday, 27 February 2010
..| 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
..| MCRD Fieldhouse

The Exceptional Family Member Program at MCRD San Diego and Lincoln Military Houseing invite all families enrolled in their service EFM Program to join us for the 3rd Annual EFMP Activity & Resource Expo at the MCRD San Diego Fieldhouse.

This special event features:

• Over 40 agencies from local and national organizations providing information and resources
• Interactive demonstrations for the kids
• Presentations by legal, medical and Social Security experts
• Fun zone
• Lunch (reservations required) hosted by Lincoln Military Housing
  
  For lunch reservations call the EFMP office at 619.524.8086/6078
  or email Jennifer Reid at jreid@lpsi.com
  

MCRD WARRIORS - mENS VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM IS LOOKING FOR NEW PLAYERS

..| 1-3 March 2010
..| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
..| The Main Softball Field (by the chow hall), MCRD San Diego Fitness Center

The MCRD Warriors, MCRD San Diego's mens varsity baseball team, is looking for new players to join the team in 2010.

Tryouts will be hosted 1-3 March 2010 from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at the main softball field, located by the chow hall. If selected you will represent MCRD and the Marine Corps in a league out in town.

For further information contact Capt. Seth Chambers at 619.524.4665

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to MCRD Active Duty Marines, Sailors and Coast Guard

CG CUP DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

..| Coaches Meeting, Monday, 1 March 2010
..| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
..| Health Promotions Training Room, MCRD San Diego Fitness Center

Please bring your six (6) person (max.) roster.

One day event hosted 9 March 2010 at the MCRD San Diego Tennis Courts, next to the Boathouse.

For information call 619.524.0548

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open only to MCRD active duty & MCCS DoD/NaFi employees aboard the depot

MILITARY SAVES 2010 FINANCIAL sEMINARS

..| Tuesday, 2 March 2010
..| 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
..| MCRD San Diego Base Theater

It’s never too early (or too late) to start planning for your financial future. If you’re thinking about committing to a savings plan, building credit to buy your first home or just getting out from under debt, Military Saves can help.

During the first week in March plan to attend a “Military Saves” Financial Seminar and learn how to build wealth not debt, develop a personal financial plan, establish good credit and take charge of your financial future.

Arrive 30 minutes early to visit information booths.

If you are not able to attend this seminar, download the PDF flyer for other dates, times & locations.

RESTRICTIONS

Open to all eligible patrons[ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

CG CUP HORSESHOES TOURNAMENT

..| Singles and Doubles sign up, 8 March 2010
..| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
..| Health Promotions Training Room, MCRD San Diego Fitness Center

Singles one day event hosted at the MCRD Boathouse, 16 March 2010

Doubles one day event hosted at the MCRD Boathouse, 17 March 2010

For information call 619.524.0548

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open only to MCRD active duty & MCCS DoD/NaFi employees aboard the depot

HEALTHY COOKING CLASS AT THE BAY VIEW RESTAURANT

..| Tuesday, 9 March 2010
..| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
..| The Bay View Restaurant, MCRD San Diego

Discover new flavors, recipes and a fabulous cook in you!

Limited space.

Recipes & gifts for participants.

Reserve your space by contacting:
Andrea Callahan, Health Promotion Coordinator
Phone: 619.524.8913
Email: CallahanAL@usmc-mccs.org

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons[ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests

BINGO AT THE mCRD sAN dIEGO rECREATION CENTER

..| Every Wednesday
..| The Recreation Center, Building 590, MCRD San Diego

Bingo card sales start at 5:00 PM
Early Bird games start at 6:30 PM
Regular games start at 7:00 PM

For details call 619.524.4446

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons[ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]+ guests

MCRD SURF TEAM

Looking for personnel to join the MCRD Surf Team

No experience required, only dedication

For details contact Capt. Borrelli...

619.524.4324

619.847.8142

E-mail: Nicholas.Borrelli@usmc.mil

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to active duty personnel aboard the depot

TALK TIME - mCRD'S EFM PROGRAM SUPPORT GROUP

..| Third Wednesday of every month
..| Gateway Housing Community Center Lounge
..| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

If you are enrolled in the EFM Program (all branches) we invite you to "Talk Time" - your time to meet other EFMP families, to network, make new friends, learn about available resources, share ideas and information, and to just take a little time out to relax!

Light refreshments are served and children are welcome!

For more information contact the EFMP Office, 619-524-8086/6078

RESTRICTIONS

..| EFMP enrolled families only

KETTLEBELL BASIC tRAINING

..| Ongoing ..| MCRD Fieldhouse Gym ..| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Mondays + Wednesdays

Basic Training that requires functional, whole body, fitness. Kettlebells require the athlete to focus on whole body conditioning, because lifting and controlling a kettlebell forces the entire body, and specifically the core, to contract as a group, building both strength and stability, at the same time.

Kettlebell workouts engage multiple muscle groups at once; for this reason they are a great option for getting a whole body workout in a short time.

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

INTRODUCING pLAYAWAYS AT THE mCRD lIBRARY

..| On-going ..| MCRD Library ..|

Playaway is the simplest way to listen to audio on the go. Each Playaway comes with the digital content already pre-loaded on it and a battery to make it play. Simply plug in earbuds and enjoy.

No Cassettes. No CDs. No Downloads. Just Play.

Playaway Pre-Loaded Audio Format - The Next Generation of Audiobooks

• Simple Technology
• Pre-Loaded Content
• Ultimate Portability
• Each Playaway holds an entire audiobook, regardless of length
• Easily navigate back and forth through chapters
• Automatic bookmarking remembers where you stopped
• Universal headphone jack
• Thousands of titles on Playaway...and growing

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

GAMERS GRUB VIDEO GAME RELEASE PARTY

..| Last Tuesday of each month ..| Recreation Center..| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Featuring a free lunch + drinks and time to play this months hottest new release video games. Come for lunch and stay for the fun. We guarantee you'll walk away happier than when you came in.

Ask Lowell about all the exciting outings he has planned for the Single Marine Program. Sign up online to become part of the SMP.

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

MCRD LIBRARY OFFERS FREE RESOURCES + TUTORING FROM TUTOR.COM!

..| On-going ..| MCRD Library ..|

Get help. Get an Online Tutor. Find a resource 24/7. MCRD Library offers free resources and tutoring from Tutor.com

Tutor.com give students of all ages the help they need to succeed in school and beyond. Their online learning and career services are #1 in the industry and set the standard for innovative products for libraries, schools, colleges and businesses.

Every Tutor.com session is academically sound, and the tutors provide a positive learning experience that's always one-to-one.

..| Details

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

SEMPER FIT STROLLING

..| Ongoing ..| Fitness Center ..| Monday and Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Power walking, running and strength training with your little munchkin(s). Get in shape, make new mommy friends and just hang out and socialize your little one(s).

BRING

• Stroller
• Water
• Towel / Mat
• Sunscreen
• Munchies

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

..| Children must ride in the strollers

HOME SCHOOLING NETWORK MEETING

..| First Wednesday of every month ..| Building 5E ..| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

For all military home schooling families in San Diego. Join a supportive network of families that home school their kids.

• Access to resources and information beneficial to home school success
• Plan education outings and social events for home school children
• Review home school curriculums and state standards requirements
• Discuss best practices

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

BE A VOLUNTEER

..| Ongoing ..| MCRD

Volunteers are making a difference in the Marine Corps! You too can make a difference in your military community by volunteering! Let us track your hours for you with the new volunteer tracking tool, ask your Family Readiness Officer [ FRO ] or Volunteer Coordinator about this wonderful tool!

BENEFITS

• Learn new skills
• Meet new people and make new friends
• Fill Resume Gaps
• Receive references and letters of recommendation
• Receive recognition for your volunteer work annually, you could even achieve a Presidential Service Award -Invest in your community

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

IN THE MIDST

..| Ongoing ..| MCRD

For dates and times please contact Yesenia Rodriguez. Develop and enhance your inner strength and endurance during separation and deployment.

..| Details

OBJECTIVE

• Gain tools thru education
• Enhance communication skills
• Teach or enhance techniques of relieving stress
• Encourage and enhance skills to keep spouses motivated and relaxed

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]