25 August 2011

MWHS-3 Weekly Newsletter

Flick 'n Float!
Him: Her: Kid: All: "I want to watch a flick tonight" "I want to float around in the pool tonight" "I want to watch a dancing parrot tonight" "If only MCCS created the perfect event for all of us..."

Up Coming Events: MWHS-3 Spa Day:

Friday, 24 Sept, San Diego Spine and Rehab. Time is 4 to 6 pm. More details to come.

Well, MCCS has provided the perfect event, the Flick n' Float! Sunday, 4 SEPT, at 1830, the 50-Meter Pool will be hosting its first Flick 'n' Float. Bring your favorite floatie and jump in the pool to watch the animated bird-flick "Rio". Any floatie will do (inflatable chair/Shamu, noodle, etc.). Food and drinks are allowed into the pool area, but cannot be consumed in the water. Please note: If the event is well-attended, chances are good that there will be a series of Flicks n' Floats next summer. So please encourage your constituency to get out there and Float! Please click the link for a flyer (disclaimer: not too many details are on the flier): http://www.mccsmiramar.com/pdfs/flick_n_float.pdf

Family Readiness Team:

CO: Michael Tyson XO: Temi Songonuga SgtMaj: Jason Patrick FRO: Don Wallace Advisor: Shan Tyson Assist: Grace Connelly Assist: Filiz Wallace Assist: Dani Brown Assist: Ashley Lowe Assist: Becki Badillo Assist: Lisa Bullock Assist: Amber Dimmer Assist: Maggie Feltgen Assist: Grace Gutierrez Assist: Amy Shaffer Assist: Angela Woulfe
What to be part of the team? Call Don at 858-577-8364 Family Readiness Meeting: Sept 19th, 6:30 pm, at the Palms Restaurant (MCAS Miramar)

Marine & Family Programs September Calendar

Please find the linked September 2011 M&FP Event Calendar. Click on the link to see all the Family events going on for you!

PILOT TELEVISION SHOW: MARINE WIVES

The Marine Corps has not endorsed the project yet, but due to the very good relationship we have with the production company, we are providing opportunities to be part of the pilot. If families have questions, they may contact Lt Gesecki direct at 310-235-7272. All filming will be off-base. USMC Motion Picture and TV Liaison Office 10880 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1230 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Office: 310.235.7272 Blackberry: 310.877.5004

Miramar School Liaison is now on FaceBook

The SL program has met the 21st century! Come check us out on-line. :) http://www.facebook.com/MiramarSL Carrie Bryant, M.Ed / School Liaison / MCAS Miramar / 858.577.6633

San Diego Armed Services YMCA: Stress Less and Connect More with Free Programs to Preserve Military Families

Check out what the San Diego ASYMCA has to offer!

1. WHAT WE DO: Please click here to see our August PhotoSnapshot with all our neat July free programs for military: Wounded Warrior Sail Plane Adventure, The Christmas you Missed, Military Teen Leaders in Training, and the July Neighborhood Exchange. 2. STRESS LESS: With our free Neighborhood Exchange at SDASYMCA HQ today from 10am to 12pm, bring a reuseable bag to enter our free backpack raffle courtesy of Omni Financial. Click here < > for all zipcode and income requirements. 3. FAMILY BONDING: Please click here to see the short Padres video that showcases our partnership with the Padres Pitcher Aaron Harang and Aaron's Aces. We partner to provide enlisted military families for each home game to experience a Military VIP experience at a Padres Home game, courtesy of Aaron and Jennifer Harang and the San Diego Padres! Thank you! You can click here for more information on the program and how military can sign up. 4. CONNECT MORE: With a chance to win a pair of free Charger Tickets this season. Tickets are often donated to us last minute, and we contact interested military who sign up for our 2011 Season Charger Interest List, click here to sign up. We will be contacting the list next week for the 9/1 Chargers vs. 49er's game, thank you Chargers for your ongoing support! 5. ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE: Click here for all information on the Annual Ombudsman and Key Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on September 23rd.

FREE FAMILY TENNIS CLINIC

Tennis Anyone? Come join the fun at this FREE event at the MCAS Miramar Officers' Club Tennis Courts. Open to families or tennis enthusiasts interested in learning tennis. This Sunday, August 28th from 1:00-3:00pm. All authorized patrons with valid ID Cards are welcome; just show up with your racquet ready to learn. Teaching pros, snacks, prizes and more! To RSVP or get more information call the Semper Fit Sports Office at 858-577-1202.

S.U.I.T. Professional Development

Suit up for a 2 week journey to prepare to go after your dream job with the skills and tools necessary to compete in these tough times For a Professional Journey. Click HERE for all the details.

Skeet Paintball Camp Pendleton

Click HERE for the details!!!

Miramar Base HAPPENINGS

Check out this week's happenings for information on Taco Tuesdays All Day and Fish & Chips Fridays All Day in August at Legends Sports Grill, Taco Tuesdays All Day, Wing Wednesdays from 1500-1800 at Rockers SNCO Club, Beer & Brats Night at the Officers' Club, Women's Summer Golf Classes, Intramural Horseshoes Tournament, Recreational 6 vs. 6 Soccer League, Recreational Evening Softball League and Recreational Flag Football League Registration Deadlines, Beyond the Brief: The Power of Play, L.I.N.K.S. Session for Spouses, 101 Days of Summer Doubles 8-Ball Pool Tournament, SMP Commissary Awareness Month "Sports and Fitness" and "Basketball Madness" Competitions, Dusk to Dawn Outdoor Movie Night at The Great Escape, FREE Texas Hold Em' Poker Tournament at The Great Escape, MCAS Miramar Family Tennis Day, Drug Enforcement Administration Presentation, S.D. Chargers Cheerleaders Autograph Signing, Military Appreciation Day with the S.D. Chargers, Exceptional Family Member Program TASK Workshop, Open Cockpit Events at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum and Flick N' Float FREE Movie Under the Stars. Also included, Shopping at the MCX and the Bob Hope Theater Schedule. SEMPER FIT HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK: Balance work, home, and play. "Providing over 100 Programs for You and Your Family" Marine & Family Programs * Semper Fit * Recreation * Free Events * Lodging * Dining * Clubs * Shopping & Services "Serving Those Who Serve" www.mccsmiramar.com

Think there is nothing to do?

Drug Enforcement Administration Presentation

Education Center is hosting a Presentation: What: When: Where: Drug Enforcement Administration Presentation Aug 30, 2011 from 1100 - 1200 Education Center, Classroom 4

Presented by: Larry Ray Hardin, Retired Special Agent Criminal Investigator DEA, United States Department of Justice What to Expect: Find the latest information about Criminal Justice Explore the Criminal Justice jobs and degree How to jump Start Your Career in Criminal Justice How to become an FBI Officer, Police Officer, Private Detective, U.S. Customs Agent etc. Is this the right one for you? Explore your options, learn about the Criminal Justice Invest yourself in a Criminal Justice Degree. Details HERE!

Ball Gown Giveaway Camp Pendleton ASYMCA

Click HERE for all the details!!!!

Bright Futures
Have you asked yourself, "Is this normal?" We hope to answer some of those questions by working in collaboration with First Five San Diego. We are offering a series of parenting classes to help promote healthy child development. We will discuss topics such as healthy development, family, learning, and community advocacy. Free Childcare is available with registration. For more information please visit http://www.mccsmiramar.com/readiness_and_deployment_support.html or please contact Sherry Gelle @ 858-577-7993 or sherry.gelle@ucmc.mil.

Win a $2000 Engagement Ring!

Here's an awesome opportunity for a service member to win a $2000 gift certificate towards an engagement ring at Robbins Brothers. Open to any branch of service, any rank, any gender. Just have the service member write a paragraph (300 words or less) describing why his or her relationship is the most deserving. See linked flyer for more details. The service member should be willing to do a surprise proposal at an event in mid-October (details TBD). Open to active duty service members stationed at MCAS Miramar only. luck! Good

$2000 Free Money!

Challenges To Blessings
Our Weekly Turning Challenges to Blessings Social Hour will once again be held at Mills Park, just opposite of the Miramar Inn. (This beautiful weather is something we need to take advantage of!) Any military family member wishing to get out and meet new people is welcome to join us every Wednesday from 10:15-11:15 am. Hope to see you there!

Eat better to feel better

We are offering our next "Eat Better to Feel Better" class on Thursday, Sept 8, 2011 from 6:30-8:30pm @ LINKS House. Free childcare is available, but you must register by Sept 1, 2011. You may register online. http://www.mccsmiramar.com/rds-rsvp-form-EB-FB.html. In the class we hope that participants will learn the basics of nutrition and the importance of food to your overall health. This is a class that we are offering in collaboration with Semper Fit. Julie Burks will be coming in and teaching this. If you have any questions please contact Enrica Malone, 858-577-4588 or enrica.malone@usmc.mil.

2011 CPR Class Schedule

August 11 CPR + First Aid (class is full) August 31 CPR for Healthcare Providers (class is full) September 7 CPR 0900-1300 (few spots left)

CPR Classes are here for you!

These classes have just been scheduled and are open to the first 15 people to sign up: October 26 CPR + First Aid 0900-1530 November 30 CPR + First Aid 0900-1530 December 14 CPR + First Aid 0900-1530 All classes are $6.00 each. Certification is good for 2 years through the American Heart Association. Childcare is provided at the Youth & Teen Center for non-school aged children. People can call or email me to sign up for the class. For Active Duty unit specific classes please contact me directly and I will work w/ the unit on scheduling the classes. R/S, Stacy Brooks MCCS Coordinator Marine Corps Air Station Miramar 858-577-6195 (Office #) 858-349-8970 (Cell #) http://www.mccsmiramar.com/mccs_coordinator.html

CHARGERS APPRECIATION DAY EVENT

MCCS will be hosting the 5th annual San Diego Chargers Military Appreciation Day event on Wednesday, 31 August from 0945 - 1200 at the Youth Sports Complex. Tentative Timeline: 0945 Interactive Games sponsored by Bud Lite 1045 Chargers Cheerleaders Performance 1100 Chargers Walk Through Practice 1140 Autograph Signing 1200 Event concludes Event is open to all eligible patrons - advertising and promotions will begin about 12 August.