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the Breeze Your guide to fun, fitness and adventure at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.
In this issue... Club happenings - Pg. 4-8 Outdoor Recreation & Outdoor Adventure Centers - Pg. 9-11
May 2015
Let us know how we are doing The 628th Force Support Squadron manages dozens of assets on Joint Base Charleston, from the clubs and golf courses, to the AF Military Personnel Office and youth centers. We value your feedback on these programs. To comment on FSS services, products, facilities or personnel, please log on to www.JBCharleston.com and click on “ICE,” our Interactive Customer Evaluation. Hard copies of the evaluation are also available at each facility.
Bowling news - Pg. 12 Around the links - Pg. 13 Free Education Fair - Pg. 14 Phone directory and facility maps - Pg. 15-18 Short Stay Recreational Area/ Foster Creek Villas & Recreation Area - Pg. 19 Single Airman & Single Sailor Programs - Pg. 20-21 Fitness & Sports Centers - Pg. 22-23 Youth Programs - Pg. 24-25 Free movies - Pg. 26 Child Care Programs - Pg. 27 Airman & Family Readiness, Fleet & Family Support Centers - Pg. 28-29 Libraries - Pg. 30
Catch us on-line For a complete listing of events, programs and activities on Joint Base Charleston, visit our website at www.JBCharleston.com. Also catch us on Facebook at “JBCharleston FSS.”
Commercial ads welcome If you own a local, regional or nationwide commercial business and would like to have the Joint Base Charleston community learn more about your products and services, you can advertise in the Breeze and its companion public website, www.JBCharleston.com. Ad rates for both print and on-line media are reasonable and competitive. You will be gaining access to more than 81,000 local military, DoD civilians, family members and retirees. Learn how to tap into the Lowcountry’s most dynamic market share by contacting the 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing office at (843) 963-3816 or by e-mail at sponsorship@JBCharleston.com. The Breeze magazine is a monthly publication designed and produced by the 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing Office. Dates, times, program availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Contact the facility for the latest information. An on-line version of the Breeze can be seen at www.JBCharleston.com. No federal endorsement of sponsors or advertisers is intended or implied. The FSS Marketing Office is located on the Air Base and can be reached at 843.963.3809. May 2015
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Charleston Club 963-3914
Free social May 1 Join us May 1 for our “First Friday” monthly social held in the Wings Bar on the Hill Boulevard side of the Club. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., enjoy free hors d'oeuvres, drink specials and great conservation. Grab your Wingman, come on over and socialize.
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Fried Chicken Buffet
Includes mashed potatoes, corn, gravy, rolls, soup & salad bar, and ice cream. Baked chicken also available. Drink: $1.75
Thursdays t 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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*$1 MembersFirst discounts applies
Everyone welcome!
“Big Bucks” paid out twice a week
We play Big Bucks Bingo every Monday and Wednesday! Both nights have total nightly payouts of more than $1,600 not including two progressive jackpots with $1,000 minimum payouts. Warm-ups/ Early Bird games start at 6 p.m.
Bonanza Bingo, free food Stop by the Club Tuesday nights from 4 to 9 p.m., and play Bonanza Bingo. When you hit an “H” pattern, we’ll pay you $75. If you buy a block of 50 cards, you will get any item on the Rookies menu that’s valued at $7.50 or less for free. On Friday nights, the payout is $30 if you get a six-pack (does not include free space) and receive up to $7.50 off your next Rookies purchase. (No change given.)
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eafood buffet served Fridays 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. d & fried fish Boiled and fried shrimp Tra aditional uthern sides Soup and salad bar included $11.50 Drink included for Members; all others add $1.75) 1.75)
Get e your beef fix Friday nigh hts Theree’s almost no better way to end a tough week at work and starrt a fun f weekend than sitting down to a tender, mouthwater t ring i plate l t off prime i rib! ib! Served S d every Friday F id night i h ht in May starrting g at 5 p.m., this dinner special is a full feast of flavor for ju ust $16.95. 16.95. Members receive a $2 MembersFirst discount. N RSVP needed; just show up really hungry.. No
at weekday $6* lunch speccials Served 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday - Cheeseburger Deluxe, fries and drink nk uesday - Turkey Club sandwich, fries and drink rink nesday - Chicken breast sandwich, fries and d drink Thursday - Grilled cheese sandwich and soup up Friday - Philly Cheese Steak, fries and drink k Members receive a $1 MembersFirst discount. t.
“Nothin ng could be finer” inspired bu urger
We have a new w burger urger that has so many Carolina-inspired ing ingredients gredients that after you y experience e it, you’ll drift off into a burger nirvana rvana humming the words to, “Nothing could be finer.” The patty y is a wonderful coombiination of beef and pork gently graced with a secret Carolina saucee, American cheese, French-fried onions and tasty pepper bacon n. Alll of this is nestled in nside a fresh, toasted bun n with a side order of o friies for $8.50. The Carrolina Belly Bacon Burgeer is a “burgeer loovers” burger. Available able everyday we’re open!!
Weekda kd ys 30 a.m. - 1 p.m. eakfast served weekdays, :30-9:30 a.m.
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WEAPONS STATION
794-7797
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 10 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Treat mom to a day out of the house (and probably some time out of the kitchen...) by bringing her to the Redbank Club for Mother’s Day. Advance reservations are $25 per adult, with children under age 10 half price. The price goes up $3 at the door without reservations. Call or stop by to make arrangements for your family to take part in this great tradition. The menu includes: assorted fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, home fries, grits, sausage patties, biscuits and gravy, French toast, craved prime rib, roasted pork loin, honey & orange glazed chicken, mashed and seasoned roasted potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans Almondine, a vegetable medley, tossed green salad and a wide variety of desserts. The brunch also features Bloody Marys for $4.
Special catering offer During the month of May, book any future event and receive a generous 50 percent discount on your room fee. Call or stop by for more details.
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Outdoor Recreation CENTER 963-1732 or 963-1672 Base-wide yard sale
May 9, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Here’s an awesome opportunity to turn your spring cleaning clutter into cash! This installation-wide yard sale at the Air Base Picnic Grounds is open to buyers and sellers. Price per table for sellers is $20. Don’t have a table? We will provide you with one at no additional charge. There is no admission fee for buyers. Deadline for sellers to register at the ORC is May 1. We hold this sale rain or shine! Call for more details.
Trap Shooting 101 May 6 & June 10, 5 p.m. These two-hour classes are geared towards firsttime shooters and folks who would just like to give trap shooting a try. The $26 per session cost includes one round of trap, professional instruction, ammunition and use of a shotgun if needed. Prior sign-up is required at the Outdoor Recreation Center or the skeet range.
Local, group river trip reservations available We have a great way for your office, group or organization to get together outdoors and just have a fun day on the river. These group trips can be with canoes, kayaks or a combination of both. The rates start at $40 per person, which includes all equipment, transportation and qualified guides. Trips can be booked for any day of the week. Due to the availability of equipment on a requested date, it may be necessary to limit the size the group. (A good reason to book as early as possible.) For more details stop by or call 963-1732.
Horseback riding trip
May 9 Take a scenic one-hour walking trail ride around historic Middleton Plantation. Encounter marsh birds, eagles, deer and maybe catch a glimpse of some napping alligators. Trip departs the ORC at 10:15 a.m. Regular price, $70; active duty & family member RecOn price, $20. Advance sign-up a must. Call for additional details.
Boat orientation class
May 5 & 19 These one-hour orientation classes are required in order to checkout motor-driven ORC boats. Advance class registration required. Cost is $5. Before attending class, boater must take a free on-line boater safety course at www.boatus.org and pass with a minimum score of 80%. Call the ORC after testing to schedule an orientation class.
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Air Base po ool opens May 23 The Air Base pool will be open Tuesday - Sund day, 12-5 p.m. Daily admission is $3.50. E1 - E4 active duty admitted free. Also the weekday adult llap/fitness swimming at 11 a.m. is free. An individual idual season pass is $42. A family season pass (2-4 people) is $70. Each additional family member iss $28 with a maximum of $100 per family. Pool passses can be purchased at the ORC up to the day the he pool opens. After May 22, passes will only be ava ailable for purchased at the pool office. Bookings for evening pool parties are now open. The cost is $105 for two hours with a maximum of 50 people. ople. Please calll for more details.
Island kayak, camping trip p May 16-17 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to paddle doown one of South Carolina’s most breath-taking g waterways and immerse yourself in a centuriess-old, little-known little known cultu culture ure. We will put in on thee Waccamaw River and leeisurely work our way ov ver to historic Sandy Island foor the land tour. The $11 15 per person cost includes tra ansportation, kayak and safety s gear, along with campin ng equipment, two mealss and tour of Sandy Island. RecOn price for active d duty and family members is $75 per person. Advan nce reservatioons are required.
Learn to swim this sum mmer
The Air Base swimming pool opens for or the season May 23, with swim lessons beginning inning une 15. Registration for lessons is now w underay at the Air Base Outdoor Recreation n Center. Sessions are one week in length, Monday ndayriday, for 45 minutes. There is a total of eight sessions for th he year for regular lessons at a st of $25 per cchild per session. Start times are 9 & 10 a.m. Allso, there are two Parent & Tot sessions: July y 7-10 & 21-24, 5-5:45 p.m. The cost for these lessons is $30. For additional details, call or stop by the ORC.
Disscount tickets
We have diiscount tickets for dozens of Charleston attra actions and tours - from walking and bus tours too carriage and harbor tours. You can get great discounts iscounts for RiverDogs baseball games, the Wild d Blue Ropes park and the South Carolina Aqu uarium. We have discounts for nearly 50 local and regional attractions. Check us out on the web at www.JBCharleston.com. May 2015
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WEAPONS STTA ATION - MARRIN NGTON AIR BASE - STTARLIFTER ARLIFTER LANES 963-3315 963 3315
794--7235
Beat the heat summer leagu ues
Siign-ups are now underway ay for sum mmer bowling league acttion on the Air Base and Weapons S Station. Dep pending on the number of signupss, league play could be any ny night M nday through Thursday, starting Mon i at 6:30 p.m. Summer leagues a officcially begin in May. Stop by the front desk at Marrington Bowling Center or Starlifter Lanes to C rregister. Call for more details.
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WEAPONS STA ATTION T - REDBANK PLANTA ATTION 794-7802 AIR BASE - WRENWOODS 963-1833
Five lessons taught by a PGA Profe essional fo or jjust $9 99 t “Get Golf Ready” in five days t Beginner-friendly, co-ed lessons t Meet new people in a casual, golf setting g t Enjoy the outdoors and get in shape t Next session is May 11-15 at Wrenwoodss t Call the golf shop to register or go to this link
www.JBCharleston.com/instruction t
SSAA LE LE AL ALE Ma ay 22-25 Up to 50 per rcent r cent offff select equipment and appar rel el at e both gollf shops. Shop early ffor or best selections. May 2015
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628th Force Support Squadron - Joint Base Charleston
Air Base Directory Area Code for all Air Base facilities is 843 Airman & Family Readiness Center
963-4406
Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 5 pm or by appointment Discovery (computer) Center - Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Airman’s Attic & Loan Closet - Monday-Friday, 10 am - 2 pm
Charleston Club & Catering
963-3914
Starbucks/Lowcountry Café, Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 1 pm Breakfast, Monday-Friday, 6:30-9:30 am; Lunch, Monday - Friday, 11 am - 1 pm Rookies Sports Grill, Monday - Thursday, 4-9 pm; Friday, 4-11 pm; Saturday, 4-11 pm Air Base delivery available Monday-Thursday, 5-8 pm; Friday & Saturday, 5-9 pm Wings Bar - By reservation only Catering - By appointment
963-3922
Child Development Center
963-4366
Monday-Friday, 6:30 am - 6 pm
Education Center
963-4575
Monday-Friday, 7 am - 4:30 pm
Family Child Care
963-2546 963-2547 (fax)
Monday-Friday, 7 am - 4 pm
Fitness & Sports Center
963-3347
Monday-Friday, 5 am - 8 pm; Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday, 8 am - 3 pm; holiday hours, 10 am - 6 pm; Family “down days,” 6:30 am - 6 pm
963-4318 (Sports Line) Flight Kitchen
963-3103
Continuous operation 24 hours a day
Gaylor Dining Facility
963-3590
Daily: Breakfast, 5:30-7:30 am; Lunch, 11 am - 1 pm; Dinner, 5-7pm; Midnight meal, 10:30 pm - 12:30 am
Honor Guard
767-2134
Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Human Resources Office
(See Weapons Station Directory for HRO information)
Inns of Charleston (Lodging)
963-8000
Continuous operation 24 hours a day
JB Charleston Framing, Engraving & Gifts
963-1936
Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm Gift Shop in the Charleston Club, Wednesday-Friday, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Library
963-3320
Monday-Tuesday, 10 am - 7 pm; Wednesday, 10 am-5:30 pm; Thursday - Saturday, closed; Sunday, 12-5 pm
Outdoor Recreation Center/ 963-1732/963-1672 Information, Tickets and Travel
Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Single Airman Initiative
Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
963-2400 (843) 250-2351 (cell)
Starlifter Lanes Bowling Center 963-3315
Monday-Thursday, 6:30 am - 1:30 pm; Friday, 6:30 am - 1:30 pm & 5-10:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 1-6 pm
Wrenwoods Golf Course
Golf Shop: Daily, 7 am - 4:30 pm Course: 7:30 am to dusk Globemaster Grill: Daily, 7 am- 2 pm
963-1833/963-1834 963-1840
Youth Programs/Youth Center
963-5684
Base operator - (Commercial) (DSN)
Office: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 6 pm Program hours: (School) Monday-Friday, 2:30-7 p.m. Program hours: (Summer camp) Monday-Friday, 6:30 am - 6 pm
963-1110 673-1110
Force Support/MWR website: www.JBCharleston.com
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, facilities are closed on holidays. Daily hours of operation are subject to change without notice. Call ahead for most current information. May 2015
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Off-Site Force Support Facilities
Redbank Club (Bldg. 942) 794-7797 Redbank Golf Course (Bldg. 290) 794-7802 Sam’s Fitness Center (Bldg. 708) 794-4173 Storm Pointe Conference Ctr (Bldg. 950) 794-7797 Teen Center (Bldg. 788-B) 794-2125 The Dive Bar & Grill (Bldg. 1680) 794-4238 Youth Center (Bldg. 788) 794-7809 Youth Sports Office (Bldg. 788-B) 794-4134
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Athletics Office (Bldg. 708) 794-7530 Auto Skills (Bldg. 776) 794-7752 Branch Library (Bldg. 732) 794-7900 Child Development Center (Bldg. 1693) 794-7408 Cinema One Theater (Bldg. 718) 794-2120 Eastside Wellness Center (Bldg. 85) 794-7102 Fleet & Family Support Center (Bldg. 755) 794-7480 Foster Creek Villas & RV Park 794-2120 Human Resources (Bldg. 708) 794-7065/7068 Liberty Program (Bldg. 2401) 296-3942 Marrington Bowling Center (Bldg. 784) 794-7235 New Wave Aquatic Center (Bldg. 714) 794-7033 Outdoor Adventure Center (Bldg. 1700) 794-2120
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Weapons Station Directory Area Code for all Weapons Station facilities is 843 Auto Skills Center
794-7752
Monday - Friday, 9 am-8 pm; Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm
Child Development Center
794-7408 794-4018 (fax)
Monday-Friday, 6:30 am - 6 pm
Cinema One Movie Theater
794-2120
Show times: Friday, 7 pm; Saturday, 7 pm; Sunday, 2 pm
Cooper River Cafe (SPAWAR)
218-5722
Monday -Friday, 7 am - 2 pm
Eastside Wellness Center
794-7102
Monday-Friday, 6 am - 6 pm
Fleet & Family Support Center
794-7480 794-7492 (fax)
Monday & Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tuesday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 5 pm
Human Resources Office
794-7065/794-7068
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday, 7:30 am - 1:30 pm Friday, 7:30-11:30 am & 1-4:30 pm (Closed 11:30 am - 1 pm)
Liberty (Bowman Center)
296-3942
Daily, 10 am - 11 pm (including holidays)
Library
794-7900
Sunday - Tuesday, closed; Wednesday & Thursday, 9 am - 7 pm; Friday, 9 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday, 12-5 pm
Marrington Bowling Center `
794-7235
Monday, 11 am - 1 pm & 5-10 pm; Tuesday, 9 am - 1 p.m; Wednesday & Thursday, 11 am - 1 pm; Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 5 pm - 12:30 am; Saturday, 5 pm - 12:30 am; Sunday, 1-6 pm
Outdoor Adventure Center/ Information, Tickets & Travel
794-2120
Monday-Friday, 11 am - 5 pm; Saturday, 9 am - 12 pm
Redbank Plantation Golf Course
794-7802
Everyday, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm (including federal holidays) Fairway Grill, Monday - Friday, 10 am - 2 pm, Saturday & Sunday - 7 am - 2 pm
Sam’s Fitness Center
794-4173
Monday-Friday, 5:30 am - 10 pm; Saturday, 7 am - 10 pm; Sunday, 7:30 am - 10 pm; holidays, 9 am - 3 pm
Short Stay Outdoor Recreation Area
743-2608
Continuous operation 24 hours a day
Redbank Club & Catering
794-7797 794-4105 (fax)
Office & Catering information: Tuesday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Lunch Buffet - Tuesday-Friday, 11 am - 1 pm With prior arrangement, catered functions are available everyday.
The Dive Bar & Grill
794-4238
Sunday-Thursday, 5 pm - 12 am; Friday & Saturday, 5 pm - 2 am
Youth Programs
794-7809 794-4003 (fax)
Monday-Friday Office: 9 am - 6 pm Before School Care: 6-8 am After School Care: 2-6 pm Full-day Care Camp: 6 am - 6 pm
Base operator - (Commercial) (DSN)
963-1110 673-1110
Force Support/MWR website: www.JBCharleston.com
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, facilities are closed on holidays. Daily hours of operation are subject to change without notice. Call ahead for most current information.
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May Liberty & Single Airman Initiative Programs Biltmore Tour & Hiking - May 1-2. Asheville, N.C. Experience George Vanderbilt’s 8,000 acre estate nestled in the mountains of North Carolina. $80. Price includes one night in a vacation rental, breakfast, transportation & Biltmore Estate tour with great hiking. Trip leaves the Weapons Station Bowman Center & Air Base Outdoor Recreation Center at 5 p.m. Friday. Returns Saturday by 11 p.m. Bring money for meals & souvenirs. Photography Workshop - May 3. Downtown Charleston. This workshop is comprised of three sections: 1) A walk-about of down town Charleston, accompanied by two instructors, guiding you to take quality photos with film and/or digital cameras. 2) Return to site to process film and/or process digital images. 3) Make finished prints of select images in both film and/or digital dark rooms. All cameras & materials are provided for you. $80. Trip leaves the Weapons Station Bowman Center at 7:30 a.m. and the Air Base ORC at 8 a.m. Returning by 6 p.m. Please bring money to buy lunch. Surf 101 - May 3. Isle of Palms. Boards provided in the $20 cost. Learn East Coast waves! Departs the Air Base Outdoor Recreation Center at 9 a.m. Bring money for food. Krav Maga - May 5. AB gym in the Globemaster Court. Free class. Learn the amazing Israeli fighting style & get an amazing workout with the most experienced mixed martial arts instructor in South Carolina. No need to preregister. 5-6 p.m. Learn to Shoot - May 6. Air Base Skeet & Trap Range. Learn how to shoot skeet at the range with this RecOn program! Class includes: safety brief, instruction, one round of skeet, ammunition, use of 12 gauge shotgun, hearing protection and safety glasses. $26. Class starts at 10 a.m., and should end around 1 p.m. Chiefs/Shirts vs Airmen Volleyball - May 8. Air Base dorms. Free competition & cookout . 5-8 p.m. Movie w/CMC - May 8. Weapons Station Bowman Center. Free. Monty Python & the Holy Grail, themed food & a LIBERTY t-shirt Raffle. 6:30 p.m. Tandem Skydive - May 9. Walterboro, SC. $100. Price includes: transportation, tandem skydive instruction and jump. Trip will depart from the Weapons Station Bowman Center at 8 a.m.; returning around 5 p.m. Bring snacks and pack a lunch. Horseback Riding - May 9. Middleton Plantation. Trip departs Air Base Outdoor Recreation Center at 10:15 a.m. Returning by 3 p.m. $20. Making Money Work Trivia & Climbing Nite - May 11. We’ve made it a bit of fun to navigate your money and make it work for you! Get piece of mind, free pizza & prizes for solving financial puzzles. Free. Shuttle leaves Weapons Station Bowman Center at 4:30 p.m. Event runs 5-7 p.m. How to Catch the Blue Crab - May 12. Learn several methods of crabbing & try your luck at catching them. Instruction, bait, crabbing traps, hand lines & food provided. $20. Leave Weapons Station Bowman Center & Air Base Outdoor Recreation Center at 5 p.m. Returning by 8:30 p.m. Standup Comedy - May 15. Theatre 99, Charleston. $20. Kurt Braunohler is on Variety’s “10 Comics To Watch” list & listed as one of the 50 Funniest New Yorkers! Join us & bring money for a dinner out. Departs Weapons Station Bowman Center & Air Base Outdoor Recreation Center at 5 p.m. Returns around 11p.m. Sandy Island Kayak Overnighter - May 16-17. $75. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to paddle down one of South Carolina’s most breath-taking waterways and immerse yourself in a centuries-old, little-known culture. Cost includes all equipment, transportation, tours and two meals. Depart Weapons Center Bowman Center & Air Base Outdoor Recreation Center 8 a.m. Satur day. Returns Sunday by 11 p.m. RecOn Jet Ski tour - May 17. Isle of Palms. A 90-minute eco tour up the Inner Coastal Waterway on a Waverunner! Price of $30 includes: transportation, gear rental, & guided tour. Trip departs from Air Base Outdoor Recreation Center at 9:30 a.m. Krav Maga - May 19. Weapons Station Gym Racquetball Court. Free. Learn this amazing Israeli fighting style & get an amazing workout with the most experienced mixed martial arts instructor in South Carolina. No need to preregister. 5-6 p.m. Archery & Field Sports - May 20. Air Base Outdoor Rec Center. Free. Try your luck & skill at archery & yard games. Compete for prizes, eat free pizza & play tons of outdoor games. Win prizes & glory! Shuttle leaves Weapons Station Bowman Center at 4:30 p.m. Event runs 4:30-6:30 p.m. Biking, Brews & Bands - May 22. Palmetto Brewery. $20. Bike Hampton Park, tour the brewery & listen to local bands - in that order. Shuttle leaves from the Air Base Outdoor Recreation Center. Must be 21 to participate. Bikes included. 5-10 p.m. Navy Fun Shoot - May 27. AB Trap & Skeet Range. $20. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Transportation leaves WS Bowman Center at 5 p.m. Navy Tubing Day - May 28. $10. Event time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Transportation leaves WS Bowman Center at 5 p.m. Pool Party & Cookout - May 29. Air Base Pool. Free + Food – The pool is open for the season! Celebrate with a free cookout & lots of silly summer games! Bring a friend & we will swim around to beat the heat. Shuttle from Weapons Station Bowman Center leaves at 4:30 p.m. 5-7 p.m. Surf Fishing - May 30. Sullivans Island. $20. Shore fish for flounder, sting rays, shark, & more! Includes: Transportion, gear, instruction, & bait. Departing Weapons Station Bowman Center at 9 a.m., and the Air Base Outdoor Recreation Center at ORC at 9:30 a. m. Bring money or pack lunch. Events marked with a green star indicate participatants must provide their own transportation to the Air Base Outdoor Recreation Center. Movie Nights - May 5 & 19. Free movie and snacks in the WS Liberty Game room. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Sunset Yoga - May 6 & 13. Bowman Center. Starts at 4:30 p.m. Free. Tournament Nights - Every Thursday night at the WS Liberty Bowman Center. Poker, pool, dodgeball and chess.
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AIR BASE
Fitness & Sports S CENTER
963-3347
Bench Press Competition May 15 - 2 p.m. Men's an nd women's divisions Men's weigh e t classes: 150-185, 1 186-200, 201+ Women's weight classes: 105-120, 1 121-150, 151+
1st place prizes in each category
Sign-up at Fitness Center fro ont desk
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Stretch Out competition May 4-8 Participants will compete to see who has the most flexibility using the sit-and-reach method. Contestants testants can be measured anytime from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Real-time rankings will be provided.
Monday and Wednesday- 5:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday - 6 a.m. Friday - 5:15 p.m.
Let’s get moving... Monday & Friday - LesMills Body Flow, 11 a.m. Monday - Body Sculpt, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday - Cardio Mix, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday - Body 360, 4:30 p.m.
Zumba
Monday - 4:35 p.m. Tuesday - 12 & 6:45 p.m. Wednesday - 11 a.m. Thursday - 12 & 6:45 p.m.
Indoor Cycling Classes Monday - 11:30 a.m., and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday - 6 & 10 a.m. Wednesday - 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 5:45 p.m. Thursday - 6 & 10 a.m. Friday - 6 & 11:30 a.m. Saturday - 10 a.m.
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Crossfit
Weekdays - 6 a.m., 12 & 5 p.m. m. Saturday - 10 a.m.
Co-Ed Martial Arts Classes Monday, Wednesday - 6 p.m. Thursday - 5:45 p.m. Friday - 6:30 p.m.
Krav Maga May 5 - 5 p.m.
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794-4173
Intramural sofftball
Registration for intramural softball on n the Weapons Station is now open. All organizzations and branches of service on station are weelcome to sign-up. Season starts June 1, with a May M 22 deadline to register. Call 794-4118 8 for more details.
J d /J jit Judo/Jujitsu Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 7 p.m m. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month Street Survival Jujitsu - 9 a.m. 2nd, 4th & 5th Saturday of the month - 9 a.m.
Cycling Classes
More great workouts!
Monday & Wednesday Strength/ Endurance nce Core training, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday - Mommy & Me “Strength,” 9:30 0 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday - High Intensity Interval nterval Training, 5:30 a.m. hursday - Mommy & Me “Conditioning,”, 9:30 a.m. Friday - Mommy & Me “HIIT,” 9 a.m. m.
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Zumba
Tuesday, Thursday rsday & Friday - 11 a.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m.
Yoga
Tuesday - 6 p.m. Thursday - 3:30 & 6:30 p.m.
Krav Maaga
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May 19 - 5 p p.m.
Thursday - 5 p.m.
Unless otherwise indicated, Weapons Station classes lasses are held at Bldg. 725 in the Menriv Mall area. Except xcept for Zumba, Hot Hula and Ladies Boot Camp, classes sses are free. For those classes the fee per class is $3. Punch cards are available for purchase. May 2015
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Summer camp anticipation growing; sign-ups open Registration for JB Charleston youth summer camps on the Air Base and Weapons Station are now open. The first day for camp activities is June 8. Full-day camp at the Air Base is for kindergarten through 6th grade and 1st through 6th grade at the Weapons Station. Camp days are filled with crafts, fitness, life skills and field trips. Fees for camps are based on total family income.
Exciting part-day camps available The following camps are for youth ages 12-15 and take place in the morning. Youth Programs membership is required to attend. For a full description of each camp, visit the Youth Programs’ website at www.JBCharleston.com.
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Weapons Station
Charleston Cooks! June 8-12, $50 Ropes Course June 15-17, $25 4H Science Camp June 22-26, $25 Horseback Riding June 29 - July 1, $50 To register for the following camps, Kreative Kids Art Studio stop by the Air Base Youth Center. July 6-10, $50 Lacrosse - June 8-12 & 15-19, Outdoor Adventure Week July 6-10 & 20-24. 6-7:30 p.m. July 13-17, $30 Ages 5-8. $50. Wall Climbing/Paddle Boarding Basketball - June 18-20. 9 a.m. July 20-24, $30 12 p.m. Ages 7-15. $25 Golf Week Archery - July 6-10. 8-9:30 a.m., July 27-31, $25 ages 9-12; 10-11:30 a.m., ages Technology Week 13-16. $24 Aug. 3-7, $50 Soccer - Aug. 10-14. 9-11 a.m. Ages Charleston History Week 5-10. $65. Aug. 10-14, $35
Air Base sports camps
Congressional Awards Program
Paintball Camp June 8-12, $45 Science Camp June 15-19, $30 Adventure Camp June 22-26, $30 4H Science Camp June 29- July 2, $30 Culinary Boot Camp July 6-10, $45 Backyard Favorites July 13-17, $30 Resiliency Camp July 20-24, $30 Minecraft July 27-31, $45 Ropes Course/Disc Golf Aug. 3-7, $45 Photography Camp Aug. 10-14, $30
Young Americans ages 13½ to 23 are invited to challenge themselves to set, plan and achieve goals in four program areas: Volunteer/public service Personal development 3K\VLFDO )LWQHVV ([SHGLWLRQ H[SORUDWLRQ DFWLYLWLHV Participants will be recognized with bronze and silver medals at local, city or state ceremonies. Gold medals will be presented at a medals ceremony held annually in Washington, D.C., at the Capitol building. For more details, contact the Air Base or Weapons Station youth centers. May 2015
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AIR BASE
Airman & Family
READINESS CENTER 963-4406
WEAPONS STATION
SUPPORT CENTER 794-7480
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Looking for a new ride? Learn how to figure out what you can afford, the money required for upkeep and how to get the best deals May 12, 3-4:30 p.m.
training
This worthwhile training session is for all newly-appointed Key Spouses. The next session is May 6, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (AB)
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t SCRA - Know your rights
Attend this session May 6, 2-4 p.m., and find out how to pay your loans down faster, cap your interest rates and qualify for additional programs by invoking your rights under the Service member Civil Relief Act. (WS)
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Having a baby? Come join us May 13, 9-11:30 a.m., for useful parenting tips and budgeting for your new addition. A free bundle will be given for each expected baby. (AB)
t Five Love Languages
What makes you feel loved? It is essential for couples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so they can improve their relationship. Come and discover your love language on May 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (WS)
the Air Force
This orientation May 8, 8:45 a.m. 2 p.m., is an informative fun-filled session where spouses new to the Air Force learn about its mission, culture, traditions and unique language. Spouse will also find out about their benefits and services available to them, while making new friends. (AB)
t Four Lenses
This class on , May 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., is designed to help individuals improve themselves through Your career, your clearance A negative financial situation can affect your security communications, time and stress management, organizational skills, change management and clearance and your military career. Learn what you informal professional development. (WS) need to do to turn this negative into a positive May 11, 10 -11:30 a.m. (WS) Home buying
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On May 12, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., a counselor will help eligible veterans and their spouses learn what it takes to transition into a teaching career. (AB)
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Learn the in’s and out’s of buying property at this very informative session May 18, 2:30-4 p.m. (WS)
t Working through anger
What ignites your anger? Find out how to address anger issues as an individual or a couple with more Spouse employment/scholarships positive options at this workshop May 21, 10:30 a.m. Attend this invaluable session May 12, 10-11:30 a.m., 12 p.m. (AB) and find out about free resources and services to help with employment, resumes, the local job market, Sign-up with Appt-Plus scholarships, plus so much more. Sign up for our classes, workshops and seminars
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Head our way first. The Airman and Family Readiness Center on the Air Base, and the Fleet and Family Support Center on the Weapons Station has dozens of extremely helpful resources and workshops that will fill you in on great ideas and benefits that will make your move the best one so far. For example, to give you one less thing to keep track of during moving day, we can hook you up with 20 hours of free child care, in-bound or outbound. You and your spouse also can attend free seminars such as “Smooth Move - Moving Made
Easy� workshops. There is one on the Weapons Station May 21, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., and another on May 27, 9:30 - 11 a.m., on the Air Base. Call 794-7480 or 963-4406 to register. We have a loan closet for many types of household items, along with a resource center that has computers, printers, scanners and fax machines. So keep us in mind if you’re heading in or out of town and be sure to set a vector for one of our support centers as your personal source for expert help or advice on your next move.
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Learn to transition and become “career ready� with ease. Gain information on job searching, resumes, interviewing and career exploration. Department of Labor Employment workshop and VA benefits briefing are included. WS - May 4-8, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. AB - May 11-15, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. May 2015
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Libraries AIR BASE 963-3320 WEAPONS STA ATTION
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May the 4th be with Yo ou A day of Star Wars fun, adventure May 4 Join the force of the Air Base library for a day filled with celebrating anything and everything Star Wars. We’ll have trivia and activities for the h entire i crew. Thi This galactic-sized l i i d observance will wrap up with a special visit by members of the 501st Carolina Garrison Star Wars characters. Call for more details.
Teen Book Club
May 26, 4 p.m. Air Base Our May book up ffor or reading and discussion is Just Listen by Sarah Dessen. Call 963-3320 ffor orr more details.
Digital class
May 2, 3 p.m. - Weapons Station Learn how to access eBooks, eAudio Books and d eMagazines at these very informative classes.. This month our class will be an intro to downloading eResources. Call for more detailss.
Saturday Sailor Gamin ng
May 16, 1 p.m. Weapons Station n We have an awesome collection of board games so latch on to your Shipmate and tow them m over to the Weapons Station Library for an afternoon rnoon of free, creative fun. It’s a great way to unwind, nwind, decompress and temporarily unplug froom the week’s challenges.
Free movie night
May y 22, 6 p.m. - Air Base Flik is an inventive ve ant who’s always messing ing things up for his colony. When nasty Hopper, a big bully of a grasshopper, pper, threatens to wipeoutt Flik’s family and friends, the resourceful ant recruits a band of circus insects to defend his home colony. “A Bug’s Life” is i a great movie with a life lesson for all ages. Call ahead to sign-up.
Family game nigh n t Mother, daugh daughter tea party Celebrate an early Mother s Day with a motheer and daughter tea party. Be sure to get dressed up in your tea party best. White gloves always welcome. Limited seating. C Call to sign-up.
May 13, 5-7 p.m m. Weapons Station n Bring the whole family out for an evening of board games. We have dozens of games to play. y. Call 794-7900 for more deetails. JBCharleeston.com
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