What's Up Newsletter | October 2016 | Navy MWR Bahrain

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN | MWR NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 2016

31 OCTOBER 13 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN BOWLING SPECIAL Pg.05

WHO DID IT MYSTERY PARTY Pg.04

COMMUNITY RECREATION • LIBERTY • SPORTS • FITNESS • AQUATICS • BOWLING • LIBRARY CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS • FOOD & BEVERAGE • ENTERTAINMENT

TICKETS & TOURS OCTOBER 01 LOST PARADISE WATER PARK

Bahrain’s first world-class water park features some of the latest water based amusement technology. The park provides fun for all ages with special facilities and play areas including the wave pool, lazy river and several water slides. Trip includes: entrance fee and transportation *Towel and lockers available for rent at the park.

Time: 0930 - 1730 MWR Price: $50.00 Registration Deadline: September 28

OCTOBER 08 & 29 AL AREEN WILDLIFE PARK

The park is a nature reserve and zoo located in Sakhir, Bahrain. *Separate Entrance fee: only 1BD Time: 0900 MWR Price: $11.00 Registration Deadline: Oct 05 for Oct 08 Oct 26 for Oct 29

OCTOBER 09 TRIP TO JARADA ISLAND

Jarada Island is one of the best attractions in Bahrain.

Golden sands and blue clear water, the island appears in OCTOBER 01 the ebb and disappears in the tide. Package includes BEACH DAY AT ART ROTANA boat ride to the Island and transportation. What to bring: Package includes day pass which will give access to swimsuit, sunblock and camera.

MWR Price: $55.00 the kid’s water park, family pool, adult only pool, beach Time: 0700 - 1130 Registration Deadline: October 05 and transportation. Food and beverages are at your own expense.

Time: 0900 – 1500 MWR Price: $30.00 OCTOBER 14 Registration Deadline: September 28

OCTOBER 07 AMWAJ ISLAND KAYAKING

ARABIAN GULF FISHING

Experience fishing in the warm and shallow waters of the Arabian Gulf. Package includes: four hours fishing, all fishing gear/bait and boat ride with transportation.

Time: 0730 MWR Price: $95.00 Registration Deadline: October 12

This kayaking trip will show you the beautiful waters surrounding Amwaj Islands. Trip includes: all kayaking gear & usage of hotel faculties (beach, pools, showers). What to bring: swimsuit, sunblock, camera, water-shoes/sandals, cash (dinar) for food and OCTOBER 14 beverage .

GRAVITY INDOOR SKYDIVING Time: 1000 – 1430 MWR Price: $42.00 Registration Deadline: October 05 Hold on tight, & JUMP! Just like you would from an aircraft, but without a parachute, & even without boarding an airplane in the first place! Package Includes: OCTOBER 07 Transportation, instruction/briefing on freefalling, all HORSE BACK RIDING equipment/gear, 2 minutes flying time, First time riders will be offered riding instruction. & usage of the recreation game center.

Package includes one hour ride & transportation.

Time: 0930 MWR Price: $59.00 Time: 0800 – 1030 MWR Price: $26.00 Registration Deadline: October 12 Registration Deadline: October 05

OCTOBER 08 & 22 CITY TOUR

Enjoy this guided tour of the Grand Mosque, the National Museum, the Bahrain Fort, & Handicraft shops. We will even stop at the camel farm to visit the camels owned by the royal family. What to bring: bring your camera for that epic camel selfie!

Time: 0900 – 1600 MWR Price: $35.00 Registration Deadline: Oct 05 for Oct 08 Oct 19 for Oct 22

OCTOBER 15 & 22 PEARL SNORKEL HUNT

Bahrain has a legacy of being the Gulf’s premier pearl diving location. Join in the fun on this exciting and adventurous trip where what you find is what you keep.

Tour includes: equipment rental, boat fees and transportation.

Time: 0730 MWR Price: $80.00 Registration Deadline: Oct 12 for Oct 15 Oct 19 for Oct 22

OCTOBER 15 TREE OF LIFE

The Tree of Life in Bahrain is a Prosopis Cineraria tree that is approximately 400 years old, and stands 32 ft. high. 50,000 tourists visit this tree every year and you get the chance to visit this national treasure as well.

Time: 0800 – 1100 MWR Price: $5.00 Registration Deadline: October 12

OCTOBER 21 STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING TRIP

Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) offer a fun, full-body workout on the water. This trip soaks in the unique views of Amwaj Islands.

Trip includes: all SUP gear and usage of hotel facilities (beach, pools, showers).

What to bring: swimsuit, sunblock, camera, water-shoes/sandals, cash (dinar) for food/drinks.

Time: 1000 – 1430 MWR Price: $42.00 Registration Deadline: October 19

OCTOBER 22 Jarada Trawl Fishing

Experience fishing in the warm and shallow waters of the Arabian Gulf. Package includes: three hours fishing, all fishing gear/bait and boat ride with transportation.

Time: 0700-1130 MWR Price: $60.00 Registration Deadline: October 19

OCTOBER 28 SCUBA DIVE – PADI CERTIFIED

This trip is the perfect blend of mystery and adventure when we take you diving to coral reefs and a shipwreck around the Gulf. Please provide proof of international dive certification upon sign-up.

Time: 0700 MWR Price: $80.00 Registration Deadline: October 26

OCTOBER 29 AL JASRAH HANDICRAFT & CAMEL FARM

Visit the famous handicraft center on the Island were you can buy unusual gifts to collectors' items.

Time: 0900 - 1300 MWR Price: $11.00 Registration Deadline: October 26

DISCLAMIER: • TOURS, DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION • PLEASE SHOW UP 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME • TOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION IF THE MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION REQUIRED IS NOT MET NEITHER THE U.S.NAVY OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE U.S.FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICALLY ENDORSE ANY COMPANY, SPONSOR, OR THEIR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES.

FOR MORE INFORMation, call: 439 - 4206 / 3531 | bldg. 261, 2nd floor, freedom souq hours: sun - thurs & holidays: 1000 - 1800 | fri - sat: Closed MWR what’s up? | SEPTEMBER 2016

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GO F ISH

ROD & REEL : $5.00 SMALL TACKLE BOX: $1.00

Grab a rod, reel, and tackle box, drop that hook & gggoooo fish!

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ATHLETICS

sports PROGRAM FITNESS center: 439-8184 SUN-sat 0500-2200

RACQUETBALL TOURNAMENT

Date: October 08 Location : Racquetball Court P911 Registration: Fitness Center or Gym by October 05 Players Meeting: October 05, 1200 @ Sports Office

4 x 4 indoor soccer tournament

Starting: October 15 Location: Youth Gym Registration: Fitness Center or Gymnasium by October 12 Coaches Meeting: October 12, 1200 @ Sports Office (Upstairs Gym)

halloween 1- pitch softball tournament Starting: October 28 & 29 Location: Memorial Field Registration: Fitness Center or Gym by October 25 Coaches Meeting: October 25, 1200 @ Sports Office

Mission Nutrition

Date: October 5 Time: 0900-1600 Location: MWR Conference Room Registration: Fitness Center by October 03

CYCLE

Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Saturday:

fitness PROGRAM FITNESS center: 439-9306 SUN-sat 0500-2200

SPIN-A-THON

Date: October 19 Time: 1530 Location: Spinning Room Sign Up Starts : 1500 Registration: Fitness Center front desk Free T-Shirts for all the participants.

Registration is first come first serve only limited to 20 spinning bikes.

COMMAND FITNESS LEADER Course

Date: October 23-27 Time: 0700-1600 Location: Gymnasium/ Memorial Field/ Spinning Room Registration: Fitness Center or Gym by October 09

THE GREAT PUMPKIN HALLOWEEN RUN Date: October 24 Time: 1700 Location: NAVCENT Roundabout Sign Up Starts : 1600 Registration: NAVCANT Roundabout

AQUATICS PROGRAM FITNESS POOL: 439-4102 SUN-THRU 0600-1800; FRI,SAT & HOLIDAYS 1000-1800 FAMILY POOL: 439-8738 Fri & Sat 1000-1800; Sun- Thurs 1000-1500

Fall Swim Lessons

Register: At the Fitness Center front desk YOUTH SWIM LESSONS Youth Swim Lesson Cost: $50 ($5 multiple child discount) 8 lessons, 45 minutes each Sunday-Wednesday at the Family Pool (next to Skate Park) Session 1: 09 – 19 October Registration & Payment: 25 September – 06 October Swimming Skill Orientation: 07 & 08 October from 10:30 am-3:30 pm Session 2: 23 October – 02 November Registration & Payment: 09 – 20 October Swimming Skill Orientation: 21 & 22 October from 10:30 am-3:30 pm ADULT SWIM LESSONS Adult Swim Lesson Cost: $65 8 lessons, 45 minutes each Sunday-Wednesday, 4:45 pm-5:30 pm at the Fitness Pool No skill test required Session 1: 09 – 19 October 2015 Registration & Payment: 25 September – 06 October

Halloween Swim (500 meters) Date: October 31 Time: 0600-1800 Location: MWR Fitness pool Free T-Shirts for the first 50 participants.

0945 & 1700 0530 & 0845 0945 & 1700 0530 & 0845 0945 & 1630 1100

ZUMBA

- Monday: 1745 & Thursday: 1630

POWER YOGA

- Sunday & Tuesday, 0600

PRT PRE : FIELD

- Wednesday, 1100

Body Sculpting

- Monday & Wednesday, 1030 - Monday & Thursday, 0600

- Monday, 1100(24 OCTOBER)

GLUTES & ABS

- Thursday, 1745

FunctIONAL FITNESS

- Sunday & Tuesday, 1600

bootcamp h20: POOL

- Monday, 0800

Speed, Agility & Quickness (SAQ) : FIELD

FAMILY BOOTCAMP

- Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday, 0830

NOFFS SES

YOGA

- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 1630

AIKIDO : ADULT

CLIMBING COURSE

- Sunday & Monday, 1800

H.I.I.T.

- Monday & Wednesday, 1630

Trainer: Sufyan

- Saturday, Sunday & Tuesday, 1800

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EVENTS ICE CREAM SUNDAY 1130 EVERY sunday

PING PONG / SPEED POOL 1130 EVERY monday

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13

Fish & Chips Day 1800 OCT 04 & 18

1900-2100 LIBERTY CENTER MAIN STREET PARK

SNAG 1800 every wednesday

WEAR YOUR BEST COSTUME & JOIN THE PARTY TO SEE WHO DID IT?

Board Game Night 1730 every THURSDAY

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Darts Tourney 1130 & 1830 OCT 11 & 25

OCT OBER 17 1700 L I BERT Y CENT ER T OPSI DE PAT I O COST : $ 1 0 .0 0 RE SG I STE R B Y OCT 1 6 * E L IGIB L E PA RTIC IPA NTS :

Join us at the Liberty Center for games, prizes and free food until supplies last.

Open to Single Active Duty Military and Geographical Bachelors

A C TIV E DU TY S INGL E MIL ITA RY ME MB E RS & GE OGRA P H ICA L B A C H E L ORS

* L IMIT( 1) P E R P E RS ON. P RE -ORDE R IN A DVA NC E

T his re creation c e nter i s the s i n g l e s e rv i ce me m b ers ’ home away f rom home . L ib ert y’s fa c il it y of f er an ar ray of t ri p s , to u rs an d to u rn am ent s a s wel l a s ot he r l eisure a c t ivit ie s.

Li be rty Offe rs: S nack Bar, Fre e I n te rn e t, Tv L ounge, Mini Movie T hea t er, Pl ay Sta t ion A nd Xb ox Gam e s .

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LIBRARY: 439-9089 Sun-thurs 1000-1800; fri & sat CLOSED

TEEN READ WEEK 09 Oct – 13 Oct Age Group: 13-16

COLUMBUS DAY CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES

1030- 1700

Mon, 10 Oct Age Group: 3 -10

1600 - 1730

09 Oct - Guess How Many YA Checkouts: Take a guess and find out how many YA materials the NSA Library checks out! Your lucky guess could make you a winner!

A Collection of activities such as coloring pages, word searches, stories, face painting, songs and poems to engage children’s senses as they learn about Columbus Day.

10 Oct – Post It Art Show: Bring in or get a post-it note from the NSA library and turn it into staff to display. We reserve the right to not display anything we deem inappropriate.

NATIONAL FRUIT DAY GUESSING CONTEST

11 Oct – Trivia Pages: Complete several trivia pages! Blind Date With A Book: Choose a wrapped up book with keywords to go on a “blind date” with an exciting new title.

Thu, 20 Oct Age Group: 16 & Up

1000 - 1730

Four pieces of fruit (apple, orange, pear, and guava) will be placed in four closed boxes. Patrons try to guess which fruit is in which box. The right person who guesses all the fruit correctly will win a prize.

Register by 12 October

12 Oct - Book Fortunes: We see reading in your future. Get your “book fortune told.” Perhaps “your next book will have the word TOWN in the title” or “ the next author you read’s last name will start with an L.” 13 Oct – Jelly Bean Contest

Register by 02 October

LITTLE HALLOWEEN Mon, 31 Oct Age Group: 3 -10

1630 -1700

Celebrate Halloween with silly stories, songs, crafts, and word searches just right for little ones. Wear a costume or make a funny disguise with us.

Register by 23 October

COLUMBUS DAY SPECIAL! (Youth Double Elimination Tournament)

Sunday, October 9; 1300–1600 $4.00 per team, free shoe rental Minimum 3 pEOPLE per team

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! (Dollar Night Bowling with Halloween Animation)

Monday, October 31; 1830-2200

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$1.00 per game, $1.00 for shoe rental BOWLING CENTER: 439-4205 SAT-WED 1000-2200; THUR & FRI 1100-2300 05

OUR PROGRAMS SCHOOL-AGE CARE PROGRAM

TEEN CENTER

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC)

MilitaryChildCare.com

BAHRAIN SCHOOL; CONTACT: 3940-3780 GRADES: K- 6th HOURS OF OPERATION: Sunday through Thursday: 0630-0730 & 1500-1730 on school days 0630-0730 & 11:00-1730 on early release days 0630-1730 on no school days BLDG 267; CONTACT: 439-9092 AGES: 6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS HOURS OF OPERATION: Sunday through Thursday, 0630 - 1730 p.m.

Hourly care is on a space available basis.

BLDG 267; CONTACT: 439-4901 GRADES: 7th - 12th HOURS OF OPERATION: 1500 - 1730 on school days, 1100 - 1730 on early release days, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on no school days.

Friday and Saturday CLOSED

By using Military ChildCare.com, families can conduct a customized search for the care they need and submit a request for ©militarychildcare.com care at any time and from any location.

GIVE PARENTS A BREAK

• Light Snack will be provided

FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE Grade: K - 12 Registration: Till 20 Oct Session: 06 Nov - 17 Dec CHEERLEADING Grade: K - 12 Registration: Till 20 Oct Session: 06 Nov - 17 Dec

FLAG FOOTBALL Age: 3-5 Registration: Till 20 Oct Session: 06 Nov - 17 Dec

“Continuing The Legacy” Thursday, 1830 - 2230 · For children ages 6 weeks - 12 years old · $4/hour per child; minimum of 2 hours · Register at the CDC by Monday prior to the event · Light snack will be provided · 24-hour cancellation required for a full refund

439-9092

*Payment will be due at the time of registration U.S. NAVY CHILD& YOUTH PROGRAMS WELCOMES CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES

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A Taste Of The Tropics Brunch

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Featuring dishes from

Jamaica, Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico & Hawaii ADULTS : $19.95 KIDS(4-11 years) : $8.95 3 & UNDER ARE FREE

THINLY SLICED BEEF WITH ONIONS, GREEN PEPPERS AND MELTED PROVOLONE CHEESE. SERVED ON A TOASTED HOAGIE ROLL WITH A PICKLE SPEAR

hours of operation: Oasis Hot Line Oasis Grille

– 0530-1400, 1700-2000 – Breakfast 0530-1000; After Breakfast 1100-0230 A&W American Grill – 1030-2400 Gourmet Bean Express – 0600-2200 Gourmet Bean Café – Sun-Thurs 0700-2000 Fri & Sat 1030-2000 Health Bar – 0630-1900 Café Panini – 0630-1330 (Closed on Fri & Sat) Hot Stuff Pizza – 0600-2200 Taco Bell – 1030-2200 Smash Hits Deli – 1030-2000 Simply Smoothies – 0700-1400 NSA Fusion – 1030-1400, 1700-2000 Shawarma Express – 1100-1400, 1700-2000 MWR Cinema SIPS & BITES – Opens 30 minutes prior to movie showing of the day Game Time Sports Grill (Bowling Center) – Sat–Wed 1100-2230 Thu-Fri 1100-2300 Officer’s Club at Freedom Souq – 1600-2330 Chief’s Club at Freedom Souq – 1600-2330 Club 261 (Enlisted club) at Freedom Souq – 1600-2330 MWR what’s up? | SEPTEMBER 2016

27 OCTOBER 1800-2100 MARIO’S COURTYARD

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LIVE DJ MAKE-UP ARTISTS GHASTLY GASTRONOMICAL BUFFET & CREEPY COCKTAILS ZOMBIE PROM KING & QUEEN

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