Monday, Sep 8 2008

5:30 AM September Class Schedule - Group Fitness Runs from Monday, Sep 8 2008 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM 'The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph!' Start your journey to glory with Semper Fit in September. Monday, September 8, 2008 =============================================== 5:30-6:30 a.m. Tour de Pain Cycling 8:00-9:00 a.m. Pilates 9:15-10:15 a.m. Circuit Sweat 11:45-12:30 p.m. Fitness Fusion 4:00-5:00 p.m. Aqua 4:00-5:00 p.m. SWEAT 5:00-5:30 p.m. Ab Attack 5:30-6:30 p.m. Power Pump SWEAT classes are for Active Duty Members only!

8:00 AM Welcome Aboard Indoctrination - Relocation Assistance/Welcome Aboard Runs from Monday, Sep 8 2008 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Welcome Aboard Indoctrination: Part 2 of 2~ Meet and listen to representatives from a multitude of service organizations. Learn about the customs and culture of Iwakuni and about your responsibilities as a member of the military community. The Welcome Aboard Indoctrination is for ALL personnel, including family members age 13 and above. It will be held at Club Iwakuni, upstairs in ball room. Briefs will begin at 0800.

9:00 AM Dial-A-Story - Library Runs from Monday, Sep 8 2008 9:00 AM to Sunday, Sep 14 2008 8:00 PM This week's story is WYLIE Let us do the reading for you. Dial 253-6607 to listen to a short story before bedtime, naptime, or anytime!

11:00 AM Newcomer Financial Information - Financial Fitness Program Runs from Monday, Sep 8 2008 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Assists Military/Civilian Personnel and Their Families With Understanding Their Finances in Japan This class is designed to assist newly arrived Military/Civilian personnel and their families. The following topics are discussed: Yen rate and how to convert dollars to yen, Buying a car in Japan, Some costs be aware of, Where and how to get the best yen rate, Free and Reduced School lunch applications, How the value of the dollar affects our cola and determines what we get paid. Please call 253-6250 to register.

11:00 AM Club Lunch Buffet Weekly Menu - Club Iwakuni Runs from Monday, Sep 8 2008 11:00 AM to Friday, Sep 12 2008 1:30 PM Monday 8th Chicken & Dumpling Beef & Broccoli Tuesday 9th Chicken Madeira Pork Cutlet Milanaise Wednesday 10th Salmon Thai BBQ Sauce Beef Szchwan Thursday 11th Chicken Pot Pie BBQ Spare Ribs Friday 12th Blackened Top Sirloin Sole Bonne Femme

5:00 PM Basic Scuba Lesson - Scuba Locker Runs from Monday, Sep 8 2008 5:00 PM to Sunday, Sep 14 2008 5:00 PM Ever wanted to Scuba Dive but thought it took too much time and money? Then we have a program for you! For only $260 and roughly 1 week of your time, you will become certified with NAUI, one of the top known and most respected diving agencies in the world. Earning a NAUI Scuba Diving Certification can be challenging but you’ll be rewarded with a qualification that is life long and accepted anywhere in the world. Are you up for the Challenge? Our standard dive course runs Monday-Friday 5 – 9 p.m. (classroom / pool) and Saturday-Sunday 6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (open ocean dives). Please come in and sign up at least a week in advance (the sooner the better). You’ll be able to get your study materials ahead of time moreover you’ll save your spot in the class as seats are limited (8 max) and fill up fast. For questions or concerns please call the Scuba locker.

Tuesday, Sep 9 2008

5:30 AM September Class Schedule - Group Fitness Runs from Tuesday, Sep 9 2008 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM 'The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph!' Start your journey to glory with Semper Fit in September. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 =============================================== 5:30-6:30 a.m. SWEAT 7:55-8:40 a.m. Tour de Pain Cycling 8:40-9:10 a.m. Ab Attack 9:15-10:15 a.m. Yoga Flow 10:30-11:15 a.m. Cardo Blast 11:45-12:30 p.m. Tour de Pain Cycling 3:00-3:45 p.m. Kid Fit 4:00-5:00 p.pm. Combat Conditioning (SWEAT) 5:00-5:30 p.m. Ab Attack 5:30-6:30 p.m. Taichi SWEAT classes are for Active Duty Members only!

7:30 AM Pre-Ret/TAP Workshop - Career Assistance Runs from Tuesday, Sep 9 2008 7:30 AM to Friday, Sep 12 2008 4:30 PM Spouses are encouraged to attend. Attendance at this class satisfies the pre-retirement counseling that is mandatory for all service members within 24 months of anticipated retirement from the military. Advance sign-up is required through your Unit Transition Counselor (UTC), Career Retention Specialist or Career Counselor. Personnel must present the DD Form 2648 provided by your Unit Transition Counselor (UTC), Career Retention Specialist or Career Counselor. Class runs from September 9-12, 0730-1630 daily. Call 253-6508 for further information.

9:00 AM EFMP Briefing - Exceptional Family Member Program Runs from Tuesday, Sep 9 2008 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 'You're Invited!' Ms. Shirene Warner, Exceptional Family Member Program Specialist from Headquarters Marine Corps will be here to brief families and leadership on the program and answer questions you may have. MCAS Iwakuni is a unique location and our EFMP families are faced with challenges that are not always easily overcome. I encourage you to take advantage of Ms. Warner’s extensive knowledge of the program and attend the briefings. To be held at the Base Chapel on 9 September 2008. Family Briefing - 0900-1200. Childcare will be available from 0845-1215 at the chapel. Leadership Briefing - 1400-1600. Please RSVP to Joy Calvin, the MCAS Iwakuni EFMP Manager by email, joy.calvin@usmc.mil or by phone, 253-5601.

10:00 AM Playmorning - New Parent Runs from Tuesday, Sep 9 2008 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM An interactive play group for children ages 0-5 and their parents. Join us for play time, songs, and craft activities. Every Tuesday from 1000-1130 in the Community Room of Building 656.

11:00 AM Tuesday Tune Up - Health Promotions Runs from Tuesday, Sep 9 2008 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Heart Health Join us during your lunch hour at the Crossroads Mall! We will have several MCCS and MCAS divisions who will join us to provide information, goodies, and more! Also we will have free cholesterol screenings and body fat assessments. (253-3696)

11:00 AM Family Fun Time!! - Bowling Center Runs from Tuesday, Sep 9 2008 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM All families are invited to bowl!!! All families are invited by the Strike Zone to come out and enjoy bowling every Sunday and Tuesday in an alcohol and tobacco free atmosphere from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.. The 11th Frame will be open but no alcohol will be permitted outside the lounge.

3:00 PM Anger Management Part 1 - Counseling Runs from Tuesday, Sep 9 2008 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Anger Management Classes Will Help You To Take Charge of Your life! Anger Management classes are a highly effective way of learning skills that can help improve your life. Our anger management classes focus on a variety of proven skills that will help facilitate change. You will learn skills in communication, effective listening strategies, conflict resolution, stress management,judgment and impulse control, anger management, empathy and emotional awareness and much more. Class is held in Bldg 411, Rm 222. Please call 253-4526 to register

6:00 PM Pizza Night - Single Marine Program Free pizzas, snacks, and sodas. Ping-pong, foosball, and air hockey tournaments will also be held; great prizes will be awarded to the first place winners of each tournament Starts at 1800, open to all single and service members. (253-3585)

9:00 PM Brown Inc. - MCCS Productions Runs from Tuesday, Sep 9 2008 9:00 PM to 11:45 PM ********** Brown Inc. ********** The Hottest Band from Manila performing all of your favorite songs at Club Iwakuni! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Performing August 19th through September 20th ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ START TIMES: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays starting at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 10 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays are nights OFF SPECIAL NIGHTS: Thursday Nights -- OPM Night (Original Philippino Music) Sunday Nights -- Open Mic with the band! FREE! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Schedule may vary so please check our up-to-date calendar schedule at www.mccsiwakuni.com or call MCCS Productions at 253-3727 for more information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wednesday, Sep 10 2008

5:30 AM September Class Schedule - Group Fitness Runs from Wednesday, Sep 10 2008 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM 'The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph!' Start your journey to glory with Semper Fit in September. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 =============================================== 5:30-6:30 a.m. Tour de Pain Cycling 8:00-9:00 a.m. Pilates 9:15-10:15 a.m. Bosu Battle 11:45-12:30 p.m. Step It UP 4:00-5:00 p.m. SWEAT 5:00-5:30 p.m. Ab Attack 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pilates SWEAT classes are for Active Duty Members only!

7:45 AM DLPT Testing (twice monthly) - Education Office Runs from Wednesday, Sep 10 2008 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM DLPT Testing (twice monthly) The Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT version 5 - online) will be given today to military members who have a need to test in a language other than English. Testing will begin at 0745 in the Education Services Office Bldg 411 Room 127 and will consist of two sessions, up to 3 hours each - Listening and Reading. The DLPT is offered twice each month and is limited to 3 examinees at a time. Unit approval is required. Call 253-3855 for more information concerning testing.

8:30 AM L.I.N.K.S. - Marine Corps Family Team Building Runs from Wednesday, Sep 10 2008 8:30 AM to Thursday, Sep 11 2008 2:30 PM Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses is a spouse to spouse orientation for spouses new to the Marine Corps. Experienced spouses address all aspects of the military lifestyle. Learn about Marine Corps tradition, how to survive deployment and frequent moves, understand the military pay system and a variety of other topics that will make your journey through Marine Corps living much smoother. Lunch and childcare funding available. Please call to reserve your seat.

10:00 AM - Runs from Wednesday, Sep 10 2008 10:00 AM to Sunday, Sep 21 2008 6:00 PM

1:30 PM Childbirth Education Series - New Parent Runs from Wednesday, Sep 10 2008 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM Class 1: Your Healthy Pregnancy Class 1: Your Healthy Pregnancy. This class focuses on the nine months of pregnancy, signs and symptoms of preterm labor, prenatal nutrition and exercise, when to call the doctor, and an introduction to breathing and relaxation techniques. Bring your own pillows! Registration required.

5:00 PM Cosmic Wednesday - Bowling Center Runs from Wednesday, Sep 10 2008 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Come on out and enjoy our cosmic bowling. Open to all ages. Regular prices apply.

8:00 PM DJ Country - MCCS Productions Runs from Wednesday, Sep 10 2008 8:00 PM to 11:59 PM