MWR Sigonella August 2021 Preview Magazine

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Highlights of the Month Teen Programs are back!

Liberty Patrons: Italian Cuisine Cooking Series Golf Tournament at Sicilia's Etna Picciolo Golf

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Teen Programs

Midtown 2 Theaters

In order to participate, please enroll in our Youth Program by contacting our CYP Teen Coordinator at Channette.Ingram@eu.navy.mil. Members must be 11 years old and have started the 6th grade to 18 years of age and still in high school.

August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31

Starts: 2:00 pm Minecraft Tournament This August, our Sigonella Youth will have the opportunity to connect with their peers through a Minecraft online gaming tournament! Participants will be able to share screens and chat with each other during these virtual meetings. Participants are given one hour to create a design for a given topic or compete in a PvP game. Weekly prizes for our winners!

EVERY TUESDAY

Money Matters This course will begin to develop financial skills by learning how to set goals, budgets, and save for the future! Virtual meeting at 2 pm.

SUNDAY, 8

National Dollar Day Time: 2:00 pm & 2:30 pm Honor the creation of the US dollar with $1 popcorn all day long at Midtown 2 Theaters!

TUESDAY, 17

Baby & Me Movie Matinee Time: 10:00 am & 10:15 am Come to Midtown 2 Theaters for a family-friendly movie matinee with dim lights, lower sound volume, and plenty of stroller parking.

THURSDAY, 12

Virtual Academic Quiz Bowl Participants will be tested on a variety of academic subjects through a Q&A.

YOUTH BASEBALL

THURSDAY, 19

Midtown Back to School Bash 3:00 - 7:00 pm. For just $10 and $12 respectively, students and adults will receive one game of bowling with a shoe rental, one slice of pizza from Pizza Hut, and a movie ticket with the purchase of our Midtown Back to School Bash package!

Library

Ages 3-15 years old, with two different age brackets.

INFO & DETAILS

cyp_sigonella@eu.navy.mil or 624-3712

SEPT 13 - OCT 30 x4302 Monster Factory

Bowling Center

Every Thursday 1:30 – 4:30 pm $1.50 per game Friends & Family Fridays*

Every Friday 4:00 - 9:00 pm $7 per person

Kids Beat the Heat Bowling

Cosmic Bowling

June 11 – September 3 Kids ages 15 and under enjoy 2 free games until 5 pm!

Every Saturday 5:00 - 9:00 pm $10 per person

Wacky Wednesdays

Every Wednesday $1 games all day long.

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JUNE - AUG

Summer Reading Program To register: sigonella.beanstack.org August 2 - 6 | Mindfulness with Coloring Escape the summer heat and calm the mind with some relaxing coloring! Coloring pages will be available to take home for all ages at the MWR Library from August 2-6. We will even have designs intentionally created to help with mindfulness and stress release.

Budget Bowling

Every Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm | 1st game regular price, 2nd game for free

* Shoe Rental Included

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Cost: $4.50 Adults (12 years & older) $3 Kids (6-11 years old) / Free (5 years & under) Visit www.navymwrsigonella.com/movies for showtimes.

WEEKLY SPECIALS

August 16 & 26

Guys Night Out! It's Guys Night Out at Spare Time Bowling! On August 12 and 26, guys bowl for just $1 per game from 4:00 - 7:00 pm!

August 9 - 13 | Summer Reading Closing Week Stop by the MWR Library between August 9-13 to view our Summer Reading Program Memories slideshow and to pick up final prizes! While you're there, be sure to grab one of our back-to-school activity bags to get inspired for the new school year!

AUGUST 18 & 25

Storytime at the Library Time: 10:30 - 11:15 am These sessions are designed to be fun and aid in the development of children's early literacy skills. Parents and children are invited to participate in stories and activities based on a different theme each week.

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Fixed Price Menu

10 Euro

GOLF on the VoLCANO TAKE AWAY AND DELIVERY

BAR • RESTAURANT • SANDWICHES | 5-7pm

sicilias.it

SPECIAL PRICE FOR PARTIES & BANQUETS

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Strada statale 120, km 200 - Castiglione di Sicilia (CT) picciologolf@sicilias.it

+39 0942 98 62 52 +39 340 508 4821

+39 328 9181 990 BETWEEN NAS I & NAS II near the train tracks

Trips & Tours

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SUNDAY, 1

Noto, Tellaro Roman Villas and Planeta Winery Depart: NAS II 7:30 am, Marinai 7:45 am, NAS I 8:00 am Return: 7:30 pm Cost: $75 (Includes transportation, guide, lunch and wine tasting) Visit the "Lacy City" to view some of the most wonderful examples of Baroque architecture in Sicily. We’ll have lunch and wine tasting at Planeta Winery following the tour around Noto. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Pick Up & Drop Off NAS I: CDC Parking lot. MARINAI: In front of Youth Complex.

NAS II: Flight Line Clinic parking lot. Return times are subject to change.

All children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on ALL trips. Children 3-11 are 1/2 price on all tours, unless otherwise noted. Children 2 and under are free.

Personal masks and hand sanitizer will be required for all Community Recreation activities. Due to COVID-19, Community Recreation reserves the right to alter or change trips/tours and classes as required for the safety of our patrons.

SUNDAY, 22

Siracusa and Seafood Restaurant Depart: NAS II 8:00 am, Marinai 8:15 am, NAS I 8:30 am Return: 6:00 pm Cost: $85 (Includes transportation, lunch and fees) Visit the archeological site of Siracusa, built on an ancient Greek settlement and the historic island of Ortigia! Along the tour, we will get the opportunity to see the Ear of Dionysius, the Greek-Roman Amphitheater, the Siracusa Cathedral, the Temple of Athena, and the mythological Fontana di Aretusa.

After the tour, we will stop for lunch at Trattoria Fiorentina. At registration, please choose from a seafood, meat, or vegetarian/vegan meal option.

SATURDAY, 7

Ragusa & Donna Fugata Castle Depart: NAS II 7:30 am, Marinai 7:45 am, NAS I 8:00 am Return: 7:00 pm Cost: $75 (Includes transportation, guide, entrance fees and lunch) The tour will begin at Donna Fugata Castle, an imposing structure with origins dating back to the mid-16th Century, after which the group will pause for a lunch break at the Agriturismo located just in front of the castle. After our meal, we will tour the city of Ragusa which plays host to a wide array of Baroque architecture, including several stunning palaces and churches in the lower Ibla section, including the Cathedral of San Giorgio.

TUESDAY, 24

SATURDAY, 28

Tour Taormina with Dinner at Hotel Ariston Depart: NAS II 4:00 pm, Marinai 4:15 pm, NAS I 4:30 pm Return: 12:00 am Cost: $70 (Includes transportation, guide, dinner and wine tasting) Sign up By: August 26 Take a tour of one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Sicily - Taormina! Take in the sites, scenery, and history of this city built into the cliffs of Sicily. Finish the day at Hotel Ariston with a late dinner and wine tasting.

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Fitness Center

ALL MONTH

Summer Sprint 5K Embrace the last of Sicily's Summer with our Summer Sprint 5k! Participants have the whole month of August to accumulate as many running miles as possible. Every 3-miles ran will provide 1 entry into our prize drawing.

Screenshots of mileage can be sent to fitness_sigonella@eu.navy.mil

THURSDAY, 12

St. Lorenzo’s Tears - Shooting Stars & Dinner at Borgo Antico Agriturismo Depart: NAS II 6:30 pm, Marinai 6:45 pm, NAS I 7:00 pm Return: 11:30 pm Cost: $60/$50 Liberty (Includes transportation, guide and dinner) Join in the ancient Italian tradition of celebrating under the stars! Legends say that the shooting stars are the tears of St. Lorenzo, and scientists say that the Perseids Meteor shower is the cause. Come have dinner with a side of stargazing at Borgo Antico Agriturismo where an astronomical telescope and an astrophysicist will be present to explain the reasons behind this phenomenon.

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Caltagirone Pottery Shopping Depart: NAS II 8:00 am, Marinai 8:15 am, NAS I 8:30 am Return: 3:30 pm Cost: $35 (Bring euro for purchases) Sign up By: August 20 Lovingly known as the Town of Ceramics, Caltagirone is the perfect place to pick up pottery so bright you’ll need shades! Meander through quaint streets filled with shops continuing the ancient tradition and unique style of ceramic creation. If distinctive ceramics are on your Sicilian shopping list, then Caltagirone is a great place to start. Please remember to bring euro for shopping.

MWR M W ADMIN OFFICE | NAS I | BUILDING 157

PREFERRED PROVIDER NETWORK

MARCELLO MARCHI, M. D.

AESTHETIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER

Diplomate American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1998

Call: 095 712 6972 | 333 220 1048

plasticsurg@tiscali.it • Via De Caro, 104 - CATANIA No Navy Endorsement implied

Difficulty Levels

Outdoor Rec

Hard Easy

WEDNESDAY, 4

Mountain Bike Simeto River Depart: NAS II 3:00 pm, Marinai 3:15 pm, NAS I 3:30 pm Return: 9:30 pm Age: 16+ Cost: $45 (Includes transportation, gear, BBQ and guide) Sign up By: August 2 Enjoy a flat, 23-mile ride along the Simeto River, the main river of Sicily.

This trip will begin near NAS I and end at the Simeto River Natural Reserve. This natural oasis offers a rare chance to see migrating birds, including flamingos on their route to Africa. This trip will take approximately four hours to complete, with a break for a typical Sicilian BBQ. Please wear clothes that can get dirty, and be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks.

August 7, 14, 21 & 28

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Marzamemi Boat Tour with BBQ Depart: NAS II 7:30 am, Marinai 7:45 am, NAS I 8:00 am Return: 5:00 pm Age: 8+ Cost: $110 (Includes transportation, guide, BBQ lunch, and gear)

SUP & KAYAK WEDNESDAY, 18

Advanced Sunset SUP Catania to Acitrezza Depart: NAS II 3:00 pm, Marinai 3:15 pm, NAS I 3:30 pm Return: 9:30 pm Age: 16+ Cost: $45 (Includes transportation, guide, and gear rental; bring euro for food) Sign up By: August 16

SUNDAY, 8

Descend the Taormina Stairs Depart: NAS II 8:00 am, Marinai 8:15 am, NAS I 8:30 am Return: 5:30 pm Cost: $45/$40 Liberty (Includes transportation and guide) Descend more than 1,000 stairs for spectacular views of Mt. Etna and the Ionian Sea. This hike will start near Castelmola, continue through Madonna della Rocca, and end in the town of Taormina. At the end of the hike, there will be free time to explore Taormina and the opportunity to sit down for a well-earned meal near Isola Bella. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring water, snacks, a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

SUNDAY, 22

Adults Only: Marzamemi Full Moon Boat Tour with BBQ Depart: NAS II 3:30 pm, Marinai 3:45 pm, NAS I 4:00 pm Return: 12:00 am Age: 18+ Cost: $110/$95 Liberty (Includes transportation, guide, boat fees and dinner) Sign up By: August 20 Enjoy a peaceful summer evening sightseeing, swimming, and snorkeling in the coastal town of Marzamemi! Enjoy a traditional Sicilian BBQ aboard a private boat. Please remember to bring water, snacks, a swimsuit, a towel, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

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SUNDAY, 29

SUP in Taormina Depart: NAS II 3:30 pm, Marinai 3:45 pm, NAS I 4:00 pm Return: 11:00 pm Age: 16+ Cost: $45 (includes transportation, guide, and gear rental; bring euro for food) Join us for a nighttime stand-up paddleboard adventure around the iconic natural reserve, Isola Bella. Afterward, you will have time to grab a bite to eat in Taormina.

Sept 22 | 8 am - 2 pm For more information, please visit:

www.navymwrsigonella.com/jobs Employee of the QUARTER III QUARTER 2021

Sergio Carosella Procurement Agent - MWR Admin Office Sergio is one of the kindest and most dedicated MWR staff members here in Sigonella and we are so very grateful for his knowledge, community connections and willingness to always lend a helping hand. Sergio is continuously going above and beyond to support every MWR department on a daily basis to help improve the quality of life for our Sigonella community members, and he does so with a smile on his face. From sourcing last minute giveaways, to installing new slides at the base pool, to ensuring the Red, White and Boom fireworks go off without a hitch, he has a solution for everything.

Thank you Sergio for all that you do and congratulations on a job well done!

Chrystal Lewis Business Manager

WINE & TREKKING SUNDAY, 8

Milo Hike and Barone di Villagrande Winery Depart: NAS II 8:00 am, Marinai 8:15 am, NAS I 8:30 am Return: 5:30 pm Age: 18+ Cost: $65 (Includes transportation, naturalist guide, wine tasting, and lunch) Enjoy a pleasant hike in the forests of Milo, visit a century-old oak tree, and walk along the remains of the depression that formed the Ox Valley.

Patrons will be able to see the old lava flow from the Mt. Etna eruption of 1982 during this 2.5-hour hike.

Afterward, patrons will enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at Barone di Villagrande.

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Liberty Center

LIBERTY MOVIES

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Eligibility E1-E6, Active Duty Military or Unaccompanied Military. All programs are held at the Liberty Center on NAS II unless otherwise stated.

SUNDAYS

FRIDAY, 13

Friday the 13th Dive In Movie - Insidious Location: NAS II Pool Time: 8:00 - 10:00 pm Looking for a scary good time? With it being so hot outside, come chill out in the NAS II Flight Line pool for a Friday the 13th-themed movie. Please bring your own towel and favorite floatie.

SATURDAY, 28

Movie Night: Cruella Location: Liberty Center Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm Head to the Liberty Center for a free movie night! The featured flick of the night will be Cruella!

Sundae Sundays!

Location: Liberty Center Starts: 12:00 pm Cost: FREE Beat this heat this August with a free Ice Cream Sundae every Sunday at the Liberty Center!

WEDNESDAY, 4

Liberty Town Hall Location: Liberty Center Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm Cost: FREE Liberty Patrons, we want to hear from you! Stop by the Liberty Center and give us some input on what you'd like to see here at Liberty.

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TUESDAYS 10 & 24

Italian Cuisine Location: Liberty Center Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Cost: FREE Join Liberty for our brand new "Italian Cuisine: How to Series!"

THURSDAY, 19

S’mores Night!

Location: Liberty Center Starts: 6:00 pm Cost: FREE Does it get any better than chocolate, graham crackers, and roasted marshmallows around a fire? We think not!

Come hang out at the NAS II Barracks to make some delicious s'mores!

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THURSDAY, 26

Liberty Takes the Lanes Location: Spare Time Bowling Starts: 4:30 pm Cost: FREE Liberty is covering the first two games and shoe rental for all Liberty-eligible patrons this evening. Be sure to pick up a bowling pass at the Liberty Center starting on August 23 to participate!

CARBONARA | AUG 24

WEDNESDAY, 11

Chess Club Location: Liberty Center Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm Cost: FREE Join in on a community that will challenge your chess skills and help take you to the next level! No experience is necessary. Gameplay guidance and instructions will be available to beginners.

WEDNESDAY, 18

Taste of Home (To Go!) w/ USO Location: NAS I Barracks Time: 6:00 - 7:00 Cost: Free Join Liberty and USO Sigonella for a night of home-cooked comfort food, camaraderie, and fun!

LIBERTY SHUTTLE $5 ONLY | limited space available

More Than Just Temporary Lodging

Sign up at the Liberty Center PROTECTED BY SAFE FENCING AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

AUGUST 20 A Night in Ortigia

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Time: 1700 - 2300

AUGUST 21 Catania Markets Time: 0900 - 1600

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Jox Pub

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS

DJ Nights Time: 9:00 pm – 2:00 am Ages: 18+ Kick back and enjoy the weekend with a DJ every Friday and Saturday night at Jox Pub!

SUNDAYS & MONDAYS

Free Pool Nights Time: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am Ages: 18+ Get out of the barracks and enjoy free games of pool ALL night on Sundays and Monday evenings at Jox Pub. Best of all, there’s never a cover charge!

WEDNESDAYS

Karaoke Night Time: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am Ages: 18+ Sing your favorite songs every Wednesday night. Whether you’re solo or out with friends, it’s sure to be a fun night at Jox Pub!

Gaetano Venticinque Bowling Equipment Repairer - Bowling Center Gaetano began working for MWR in December 2001 and since then, he has been nothing but an incredible asset to our Spare Time Bowling team! Not only does he keep Spare Time Bowling's lanes up and running flawlessly, he is also always willing to lend a helping hand for other departments whenever technical repairs are needed. We especially want to recognize him for the hard work he put in to designing and painting the 4th of July festival's lawn bowling lanes, to ensure the Red, White and Strike event was a complete success! His personal touches with custom painting over 15 pins for prizes portrays just how passionate he is about the Spare Time bowling program and MWR as a whole. Congratulations Gaetano on this well-deserved recognition!

T E M P O R A R Y L O D G I N G A PA R T M E N T S Via Zuara, 60 Motta Sant'Anastasia (CT)

Phone: 095 755 3048

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ADMIN OFFICE

AQUATICS

Spare Time Bowling

MWR Administration

SAC (School Age Care)

Splashers Pool NAS I

Phone 624-4302

Phone 624-3712

Phone 624-3968

Phone 624-4334 Lap Swim/Rec Swim:

Mon - Tues: Closed Wed - Thurs: 11:30 am - 7:00 pm Fri - Sat: 1:30 - 9:00 pm Sun: 11 am - 5 pm

Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays: Closed

Mon-Fri: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays: Closed

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Mon & Fri: 11 am - 6 pm Tues, Wed & Thurs: 11 am - 4 pm Sat & Sun: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Phone 624-0522

Mon, Wed-Fri: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Lap Swim Only: Tues, Wed & Thurs: 4 - 6 pm Tue: 12:30 - 4:00 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays: Closed

-------Connections NAS I

-------NAS II Flight Line Pool

Adult Sports Coordinator

Phone 624-4766

-------Jox Pub - NAS II

Mon - Thurs: 5:30 - 8:30 am & 11 am - 1 pm Lap swim only.

Sun - Thurs: 5pm - 12 am Fri & Sat: 7 pm - 2 am

-------Fit District NAS I Phone 624-4483 Mon/Wed/Fri: 5:30 am - 1 pm | 3 - 8 pm Tues/Thurs: 5:30 - 8:30 am | 3 - 8 pm Sat/Sun: Closed

-------Flight Line Fitness Center NAS II Phone 624-5243 Mon-Fri: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Phone 624-5244 Tues - Sat: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sun/Mon/Holidays: Closed

-------Midtown 2 Theaters Movie Hotline 624-4248 Reservations 624-4216 Mon - Wed: Closed Thurs - Sat: 4:30 - 8:00 pm Sun: 1:30 - 5:00 pm

Closed until further notice.

COMM RECREATION

Phone 624-5603

Liberty Center NAS II Phone 624-5602 Mon - Fri: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays: 12:00 - 8:00 pm

CYP

CDC NAS I Phone 624-3736 Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays: Closed

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-------Youth Complex Marinai Teen Center & Youth Sports Phone 624-1750 or 624-1747

BUSINESS ACTIVITIES Auto Skills Center NAS II

-------School Liaison Office Phone 624-3242

Fri: 5 pm - 12 am Mon - Thurs, Sat, Sun & Holidays: Closed Reservations 624-0548

FITNESS Phone 624-4951 Publication Date - July 20, 2020

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-------Grinderz Skate Park NAS I

-------Library NAS I Phone 624-3875 Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays: Closed

-------ITT, Outdoor Trips & Equipment Rental; Green Space, Compass Room & Chart Room Reservations Phone 624-4396 or 624-4777 Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays: Closed

Mon-Sun: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Please check our website throughout the month for the most updated hours.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Walking on the Moon in Filicudi FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL COMM REC AT 624-4777