february 2012 | happenings | mccs sc

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FEBRUARY 2012

We would like to thank New River Auto Mall and Navy Federal Credit Union for their sponsorship of MCCS events and activities.

P r e s e n t e d B y

The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps neither endorse nor favor any commercial supplier, product, or service.

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http://mccs-sc.com • http://facebook.com/mccs.sc

Valentine’s Dinners10 February - See Pages 10-11

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FEATURED

Comedy, Magic and Variety ShowDon’t miss this FREE event!

Featuring Jeff and Kimberly Bornstein & Comedian Chad Miller

Station Theater, MCAS Beaufort Depot Theater, Parris IslandThursday 8 March | 1900 Friday 9 March | 1900(Doors open at 1830) (Doors open at 1830) this event is for a mature audience. Please contact the CDC to make child care arrangements prior to 1 March. MCAS Beaufort CDC, 228-7290 or Parris Island CDC, 228-3514.

Please contact your MCCS coordinator for additional information:MCAs Beaufort Parris IslandChristina Swick: 228-7333 Sylvia Sanchez: 228-1667


FEATURED

Single Annual Golf PassYou Pay 10 Free Cart Rentals Total Value

E1 - E5 Annual Pass $900 $140 $1,040You Pay 10 Free Cart Rentals Total Value

All Other Ranks Annual $1,080 $140 $1,220You Pay 10 Free Cart Rentals Total Value

DoD/NAF $1,320 $140 $1,460

Single Annual Golf Pass with CartCurrent Price 5% discount You Pay

E1 - E5 Annual Pass with cart $1,600 $80 $1,520All Other Ranks Annual Pass w/cart $1,920 $96 $1,824DoD/NAF Annual Pass w/cart $2,160 $108 $2,052

Family Annual Golf PassYou Pay 10 Free Car Rentals Total Value

E1 - E5 Annual Pass $1,350 $140 $1,490All Other Ranks Annual Pass $1,620 $140 $1,760DoD/NAF Annual Pass $1,980 $140 $2,120

Family Annual Golf Pass with cartCurrent Price 5% discount You Pay

E1 - E5 Annual Pass w/cart $2,400 $120 $2,280All Other Ranks Annual Pass w/cart $2,880 $144 $2,736DoD/NAF Annual Pass with cart $3,240 $162 $3,078

*Rates are based on 50 rounds per year for E1-E5 and 60 rounds per year for All Other Ranks and DoD/NAF *All rates are good for 1 year from date of purchase and are non-refundable

2012 Annual Golf Pass ALL Annual Golf Passes now include unlimited range balls and a personalized Legends Bag Tag

February SPECIAL! Purchase the Annual Golf Pass in February and receive 10 free cart rentals ($140 added value) Purchase the Annual Golf Pass with Cart in February and receive a 5% discount ($80 to $162 discount)

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• Beans: These fiber-rich legumes help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Red kidney beans are one of the best sources of fiber, with a whopping 13 grams per cup — about half the amount of fiber you need in a day.

Source: Journal of the American College of Nutrition, June 2004. Take the idea of a home gym to a whole new level — and find something different to do in any room while you’re working on other things. You’ll get active, and it won’t take up any time at all.

• Kitchen —While chatting on the phone, do heel raises or leg lifts while lightly balancing one hand on the counter.

• Bathroom —While brushing your teeth do “speed squats.” With feet, hip-width apart, bend at the knee and hip while keeping your upper body tall. Come down (no lower than knee level) and up as quickly as you can while still main-

February is American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month and it’s time to continue that New Year’s Resolution of getting in better shape! You don’t have to sacrifice taste to keep your heart healthy. There are some good-for-your-heart foods that just might surprise you.

• Cheese: In moderation, cheese can be a good thing. It contains calcium that can keep your blood pressure under control. Cheese often contains saturated fats, so you may want to go for low-fat or part-skim types. Try not to eat more than an ounce or two a day.

• Garlic: The cloves contain a chemical called allicin that has been shown to relax blood vessels, which means your blood can flow smoothly. To get the big-gest bang, crush — don’t chop — cloves before cooking.

• Grape Juice: The purple kind from your childhood has the same heart-healthy compounds as red wine to help increase HDL (good) cholesterol, reduce your risk of developing blood clots, and relax your blood vessels.

• February - the month of love: cards, flowers – and chocolate: When it comes to chocolate, you may want to go for the dark kind with a high cocoa con-tent. It tends to be loaded with epicat-echin, which can keep cholesterol from gathering in blood vessels and reduce the risk of blood clots.

taining control (and keep-ing toothbrush/toothpaste in

your mouth!). If you have trou-ble with coordination, you may

want to try heel raises.

• tV room —See how many bicycle legs (lean back, legs in air,

pedal motion) you can do during the commercial breaks. Try to increase the number of pedals each break.

• room to room — Play chase with the dog, the kids, or the cat. Or, when the phone rings, race whoever is around to see who can get to it first (winner gets a foot rub!).

For more ideas on healthier eating and exer-cise call Semper Fit Health Promotion at 228-7616 or [email protected].

1st Quarterly road race22 February | 0700Parris Island Combat Fitness Center

Join us for our first quarterly road race of the year. This race is on Parris Island and the starting line is at the fitness center. The race will be a 3K with no registration required. Please call 228-1587 for more information.

spring youth sports

13 February is the last day for Spring Youth Sports registration. For more information please contact Kenneth Brown at 228-1707 and [email protected] or Ronnie Moore at 228-1586 and [email protected]. youth Baseball/softballregistration for Ages 4-1017 January 2012 – 13 February 2012

• Boys ages 4-10 and Girls ages 4-8 (must be 4 by 1 March 2012)

• Register at the Recreation Building,


HEALTHY RECIPEAlmond-stuffed ChickenSource: Maureen Callahan, Cooking Light 3/09

The nutty, cheesy filling spices up chicken breasts and is a snap to make. Toast the almonds in a skillet before you cook the chicken and you’ll have just one pan to clean. Serve with couscous and green beans.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup light garlic-and-herbs spread-able cheese (such as Boursin light)

• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped, and divided

• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided

• 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter

Preparation:

1. Combine spreadable cheese, 3 table-spoons almonds, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl. Set aside.

2. Cut a horizontal slit through thickest por-tion of each breast half to form a pocket. Stuff 1 1/2 tablespoons almond mixture into each pocket; secure each pocket with a wooden pick. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

3. Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; cover and let stand 2 minutes. Top chicken with remaining 1 ta-blespoon almonds and remaining 1 table-spoon parsley.

BLDG 172, on Parris Island between the hours of 0830-1600 or The Laurel Bay Human Resource Office between the hours of 0830-1530

• $30 Registration Fee and $35 Late Reg-istration Fee

• Practices begin the week of 5 March 2012

• Opening Ceremony is 24 March 2012

youth Baseball/softballregistration for Ages 11 and Older1 February 2012 – 1 March 2012

• Boys age 11 or older on or before 30 April 2012

• Girls age 9 or older on or before 1 January 2012

• You must register with the county league at 1 Middleton Recreation Drive between the hours of 0800-1800.

• Bring your receipt to the Recreation Building on Parris Island, BLDG 172, and we will reimburse the difference of what you would have paid to play on base.

tumbling, Gymnastics & dance

tumbling & Creative dance, ages 2 & 3Parris Island Community Center

This class incorporates creative movement, pre-ballet and basic tumbling. We will work to develop the dancer’s gross motor skills and listening skills. Children are encouraged

through verbal imagery, the use of props, and age appropriate theme music. Attire: pink or black leotard, white tights and pink ballet shoes. Hair in bun or pulled back.

dance I, Introduction to dance, ages 4 & 5Parris Island Community Center

This class will incorporate pre-ballet, begin-ning tap and creative movement. Class in-cludes development of basic steps, vocabu-lary and movement while maintaining a fun and positive atmosphere. Students will learn short dances and play games that enhance cognitive and social development and pre-pare them for further ballet training. There is a major emphasis on cooperation, partici-pation and encouragement. Attire: pink or black leotard, white tights and pink ballet shoes. Hair in bun or pulled back.

dance II , tap & Ballet Combination, ages 6 to 8Parris Island Gym

Dance II will introduce and review the basics of tap & ballet as well as the fundamental skills, body control and discipline. This class builds coordination, syncopation, balance and thinking skills. Emphasis is on coopera-tion, participation and encouragement. This is great for first time dancers or returners. At-tire: pink, black or white leotard, white tights and pink ballet shoes. Hair in bun or pulled back.

dance III , tap, Ballet, & Jazz Combination, ages 8 to 11Parris Island Gym

Dance III introduces a more age appropri-ate form of dance. Review the basic skills of ballet and tap in the beginning, and learning advanced work. This class year jazz work will be introduced. A continued emphasis on cooperation, participation and encouragement will be offered. This is also a great class for first time dancers to returners.

Classes are $35 per month, per child. Class-es are held September through mid June. Class sizes are limited, advanced registra-tion is required. All classes will have the opportunity to participate in an end of the season recital held June 2012, additional costume fees will apply. Registration can be completed at the MCCS Recreation of-fice BLDG 172 Parris Island or the Laurel Bay MCCS Human Resources office.

For additional questions, as well as details about dates and times, please contact Stephanie Brady-Connelly at 228-1587.


For more information, please contact yourMCAS MCFTB Team:

Deanna Simpson – MCFTB Director – 228-6504Ashley McCartney – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-6141Veronica Stephens- L.I.N.K.S. Administrative Specialist - 228-7362Becky Salazar – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-7334Nicole Bright-Hardee – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-7311Christopher Eiland – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-7495

For more information, please contact yourMCRD MCFTB Team:

Deanna Simpson – MCFTB Director – 228-1505Jennifer Carr – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-1662Krissy Stewart – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-1663Crystal Hundley – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-1570Janice Palmer – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-1550Roxanne Farr - L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer - 228-1573

MCAS BEAUFORTMCRD PARRIS ISLAND

MCFTB ONLINE:Main Website: http://mccs-sc.com/MCFTB/ • MCAS Facebook: http://facebook.com/mcftb.mcas.beaufort

MCRD Facebook: http://facebook.com/mcftb.mcrd.pi

depot Windshield tour 16 February | 0830-1300Meet at Douglas Visitors’ Center

Do you want to see what happens on MCRD Parris Island? This is your chance! Come out and walk through squad bays, view the confidence course, see the Yellow Footprints Speech, and watch crucible events being executed all with VIP treatment! To sign up please contact Janice Palmer at 228-1550.

Hearts Apart: deployment support GroupEvery Friday Morning | 1000-1200MCFTB Training House (487 Laurel Bay Blvd)

Hearts Apart is a deployment support group that brings families together that are experiencing the hardships of separation and deployment. This is an opportunity to network while learning valuable information that will aid in meeting the challenges of the military lifestyle. The weekly topics are based on the immedi-ate needs of the participants and include but are not limited to: stress management, single parenting, and the emotional cycle of deployment. Occasionally, we will invite representatives from other resources (such as New Parent Support, Exceptional Fam-ily Member Program, Life Long Learning, and Military Family Life Consultants) to provide the group with a better understanding of the additional programs and resources that are available to them. Children are welcome, however free childcare is available at the MCAS CDC with advance registration. To register or for more infor-mation, please contact Nicole Bright-Hardee at 228-7311 or email [email protected].

FREE childcare available at the MCAS Beaufort CDC with advance registration.Please contact the CDC to register your child: 228-7290

TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE:- Stress Management- Long Distance Communication- The Emotional Cycle of Deployment- How to Prepare for the Return and Reunion- Dealing with Single Parenting- Other Coping Skills and Resources

This Support Group, for spouses of deployed military members, is designed to bring families together that are experiencing the hardships of separation and deployment.

Readiness & Deployment Support Program You are not alone!

Contact Nicole Bright-Hardee for more information: [email protected] or 228-7311

Every Friday morning from 1000-1200at MCFTB House (487 Laurel Bay Blvd.)


SINGLE MARINE & SAILOR PROGRAM

Texas Hold ‘Em every Tuesday Night Afterburners 1900 Karaoke every Third Wednesday Night Afterburners 1900-2300Karaoke every Thursday Night Brig & Brew 1900-2300Movie Night every Friday Night Afterburners 1900

WeeKLy eVentsFOr FeBrUAry

the detreville House - MCAs Beaufort's Inns of the Corps temporary lodging facility - is now accepting online reservations.

you can make reservations at this and all MCCs operated tLFs by going to:

innsofthecorps.com

Volunteer with sMP

Valentine’s day Visit at river Oaks Assisted Living Center14 February | 1130-1330

Join us as we visit River Oaks. There will be a delicious Valentine’s Lunch, and we’ll be passing out flowers to all the residents. Come feel the love during this wonderful volunteer opportunity.

Upcoming sMP trips

For more information, contact Benjie Pangelinan, Assistant Coordinator, at 228-7405 or [email protected].

neWLy renOVAted!

SMP TRIP

Daytona 500International Speedway

26 FebruaryPrice: $100.00 Includes ticket & transportation

Payment due by 15 FebruaryOnly 18 slots available

18February•DepartureTime:1600SavannahCivicCenter•Cost:$30.00

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1-14 February: MCX sweetheart Gifts sale

15 February- 3 March: February Furniture sale

15-21 February: President’s day sale15 February - 6 March:

spring Home electronics sale

Congratulations to Maraya durham

Maraya won a $1,000 savings bond from the MCX’s Super Star Student program. Maraya is a 10th grader at Beaufort High School where she excels in all of her classes, but she particularly enjoys art and English. She intends to go to college once she graduates, but she’s keeping her options open as to which school. She would love to become an author just like her fa-vorite writer James Patterson.

U P CO M I N GF E B R U A R YSALES

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499LINDOR VALENTINE TRUFFLE BAGS7.2 OzMilk Chocolate, White Chocolate or Assorted

479LINDOR VALENTINE MINI GIFT BOX4.2 Oz Milk Chocolate

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MCX advertising is part of your benefits as a member of the US military family. To opt in or out of receiving mailings, please contact us at (877) 803-2375. If you would like to receive information about our sales and special events via email, please write us at [email protected] to be added to the email list!

our advertising policyWe try to have adequate stock of advertised items. When out-of-stocks occur, we offer a substitute item at a comparable value. This excludes limited offers and special purchase items not regularly available at your MCX. To maximize stock available to our customers, we may limit quantities. We are not responsible for printer’s or typographical errors. Special catalog pricing effective 1 - 14 February, 2012. No additional discounts on advertised items. Selection may vary by location.

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Show that special someone you care with a bouquet

of roses on valentine’s day. Pre-order yours today while

supplies last.

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Pre-order beginning Monday, 6 February and pre-orders will be available for pick-upbeginning Saturday, 11 February at 0800.

Assorted Colors, Long Stem Roses for Valentine’s Day

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Get daytona 500 tickets Up to 50% Off

Did you know that ITT offers Daytona 500 tickets up to 50% off? You do not have to present a military I.D. when you use these tickets-- only when you purchase them. Therefore, it’s a great perk as military personnel to give this gift to your civilian family members and friends. Join us for the Daytona 500 where forty-three of the top drivers in the world compete in “The Great American Race,” NASCAR’s biggest, richest and most prestigious motorsports event.

Fun for the Whole Family at Universal studios® Mardi GrasSaturdays & Select Nights from 11 Febru-ary to 14 April

It’s one of the biggest annual celebra-tions outside of The Big Easy – Mardi Gras at Universal Studios®, Saturdays and se-lect nights from 11 February through 14 April. Each spring Universal Orlando® re-creates the festive atmosphere and tradi-tions of Mardi Gras at its Universal Stu-dios theme park. There are live concerts featuring some of the biggest names in music taking the stage, plus great Loui-siana bands straight from New Orleans.

Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT) and All Points Travel, Building 409, Inside Furniture Gallery,Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina 29905, Phone: 843-228-3557 and 843-288-1540

You’ll swear you’re strolling down Bourbon Street with the aroma of authentic Cajun cuisine filling the air. There’ll be outrageous street performers, beads by the handful, plus a spectacular parade each night with colorful costumes, Zydeco music and a dazzling pro-cession of authentic Mardi Gras floats.

Carnival Fascination

Departing Thursday, October 04, 2012from Jacksonville, FL4 night cruise to BahamasReturning Monday, October 08, 2012 to Jacksonville, FL

Based on two persons per cabin:Interior Cabin is $380.00 per personOutside Cabin is $420.00 per person Deposit of $50.00 per person due by March 09, 20122nd Payment of $150.00 per person due by June 01, 2012Final Payment is due by August 01, 2012. Price does not include transportation to/from Jacksonville, FL, Parking Fees, Gratu-ities, Alcohol, Shore Excursions.

3rd Annual BandsBrews & BBQ24-25 February | 1800-2100 & 1200-1600Downtown Port Royal

Announcing Bands Brews & BBQ, a South Carolina Bar-beque Association sanc-tioned Cook-Off event, hosted by the Town of Port Royal. Proceeds of Bands, Brews & BBQ go to benefit FRIENDS of Caroline HOSPICE. This event will feature a Wing Throw Down Party on Friday from 1800 until 2100 featuring live music and

InFOrMAtIOn/PrICes:

FRIDAY$10 Adults ($15 at the door); Children under 12 are free

SATURDAY$15 Adults ($20 at the door); Children under 12 are free

BOTH DAYS$25 ($35 at the door)

Tickets may be purchased online at:

http://www.friendsofcarolinehospice.com/BB_BBQ.php

samplings of Wings from the participating cookers. The Saturday event will run from 1200-1600 and includes a sanctioned SC BBQ Association cook off in the categories of Ribs & Butts as well as live music from four local bands and entertainment for the children.

Visitors to the event will get to sam-ple all they can eat of the best BBQ

our area has to offer. Sure to become a Lowcountry fa-vorite, Bands Brews & BBQ will be an event not to be

missed for the entire family. Join us as we enjoy wonderful

BBQ and raise money for a charity that has provided loving care to Beau-fort for over 30 years.

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MCAS BEAUFORT

We would like to thank New River Auto Mall and for their sponsorship of MCCS events and activities.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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27 28 29

FEBRUARY

TACO TUESDAYHOT & COLD

LUNCH BUFFETSides, Drink & Dessert $7.95

MAMA’S HOMEMADE CHICKEN TENDERSFULL HOT & COLD

LUNCH BUFFETSides, Drink & Dessert $7.95HAPPY HOUR 1600-2000

LUNCHBUFFETFEATURING:

HAPPY HOUR 1600-2000

CLOSED FORPRESIDENTS’ DAY

HOLIDAYWEEKEND

FISHFRY-DAY(& landlubber grub too)



LUNCH BUFFET HOURS | Mon-Fri: 1100-1300ALL RANKS WELCOME

For more information or reservations call us at 843-228-7600or visit us online at mccs-sc.com










PERFECT PASTAMONDAY

HOT & COLDLUNCH BUFFET

Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95

BOSSES’ NIGHT 1530













PERFECT PASTAMONDAY








T H E O F F I C E R S ’ C L U B

APPETIZERS

Baked prosciutto & provolone wrapped shrimp $9

Smoked elephant garlic bruschetta with Roma tomato & mozzarella cheese $7

Antipasta kabobs $7

SALADS

Baby hearts of romaine with warm croutons & Caesar dressing $6

Mesclun salad mix with fresh micro greens $5

ENTREES

Slow roasted prime rib au jus $16

Macadamia nut encrusted Chilean sea bass with mango balsamic glaze $18

Caribbean jerk pork loin with apple rum reduction $14

Seared boneless duck breast with a wild mushroom blend tossed with penne pasta $14

Sauteed shrimp & tasso over bowtie pasta $16

DESSERT

Wild berry crème brûlée $5

Grand Marnier chocolate mousse cake $5

For Officers, DoD equivalent, retirees and their guest. Reservations required by noon Monday 6 Februaryto Donna at (843) 228-6508 or [email protected]. Childcare available; reservations required.

$3 per child per hour. Call the MCAS CDC at 228-7290 for reservations.

Valentines Dinner10 Tebruary 1700-2000

BOSSES’ NIGHTTHURS

2 FEBRUARY1530

Valentines Dinner



PERFECT PASTAMONDAY



Valentines Dinner10 February

Four Course Meal with Appetizer, Salad, Entrée and DessertFor additionial details, contact The Officers’ Club at 228-7600

Childcare available. Reservations required. Contact the MCAS CDC at 228-7290.


MCRD PARRIS ISLAND

$30 per person • Reservations required • Call 228-1566SHRIMP AND SCALLOP COCKTAIL; ARTISAN SALAD; SLICED BEEF TENDERLOIN; PAN ROASTED SALMON

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE: • Call the PI CDC at 228-3514or the PI Youth Center at 228-1669 by 8 February for reservations

“BE MY VALENTINE”FOR KIDS

Monday 6 FebruaryTraditions $5 from 1700-2000

Kids buffet featuring spaghetti, chicken nuggets and sliders for $5. Crafts for the kids including Valen-tine’s Day cookie decorating and

other Valentine’s day crafts. The bar will also be open for Mom and Dad.

Valentines Dinner10 February 1700-2000


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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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6 7 8 9 10

13 14 15 16 17

20 21 22 23 24

27 28 29 1 2

SUNDAYSunday Brunch 1000-1300

2625 SATURDAYCLOSED


1211SATURDAYCLOSED

FEBRUARYFor more information or reservations call us at843-228-1566 or visit us online at mccs-sc.com

1918 SUNDAYSunday Brunch 1000-1300


54SATURDAYCLOSED

LUNCH BUFFET HOURS: MON-FRI 1100-1300ALL RANKS WELCOME

NEW CHILDREN’S LUNCH BUFFET PRICE: AGES 0-5: FREE AGES 6-12: $4.00

SATURDAYCLOSED

ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFETSoup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95

FISH FRYDAY LUNCH BUFFETSoup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95

Happy Hour 1600-1800 • Try our new bar menu!Lunch Buffet Featuring:LIVER & ONIONS,FRIED CHICKEN

Soup and Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95

POT LUCKLUNCH BUFFET


Lunch Buffet Featuring:FRIED PORK CHOPS

AND ROAST BEEFSoup and Salad Bar, Sides,

Drink & Dessert $7.95



Happy Hour 1600-1800 • Try our new bar menu!

ALL YOU CAN EAT WING NIGHTFRIENDS AND FAMILY NIGHT 1700-2000

Lunch Buffet Featuring:LIVER & ONIONS,FRIED CHICKEN










Lunch Buffet Featuring:LIVER & ONIONS,FRIED CHICKEN










Black HistoryLuncheon At the Lyceum

Buffet Lunch $7.95





Drink & Dessert $7.95 SUNDAYSunday Brunch 1000-1300

43SATURDAYCLOSED



Happy Hour 1600-1800 • Try our new bar menu!BOSSES’ NIGHT 1600 - 1800

MONGOLIAN BBQ 1700-2000




VALENTINE’S DINNER 1700-2000

Valentines Dinner10 February 1700-2000

BE MY VALENTINEKids Valentine’s Day Event

1700-2000

$30 per person • Reservations required • Call 228-1566

MENUSHRIMP and SCALLOP COCKTAIL with twin dipping sauces; ARTISAN SALAD with feta cheese, orange segments, spiced pecans

and a citrus vinaigrette; SLICED BEEF TENDERLOIN with a roasted shallot sauce

paired with a PAN ROASTED SALMON with cucumber relish, served with hot tomato

grits and sautéed baby vegetable medley; plus an array of decadent delights

KIDS “BE MY VALENTINE” EVENTMonday 6 February • Traditions $5 from 1700-2000

Kids buffet featuring spaghetti, chicken nuggets and sliders for $5. Crafts for the kids including Valentine’s Day cookie decorating andother Valentine’s day crafts. The bar will alsobe open for Mom and Dad.

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE: $3/Hour Per Child • Call the PI CDC at 228-3514or the PI Youth Center at 228-1669 by 8 February for reservations

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WED 1 » 0900 – 1000 New Parent Support Program

(NPSP) Breast Feeding Support (New Parent Support Office, 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd., Beau-fort, SC)

» 1000 – 1130 New Parent Support Program (NPSP) Playmorning (New Parent Support Of-fice, 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd., Beaufort, SC)

» 1000 Single Marine & Sailor Program Meeting (MCRD) (Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1400 Single Marine & Sailor Program Meeting (MCAS) (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1700 – 2000 Steak Night (Traditions, MCRD Parris Island)

THU 2 » 1000 Job Search Strategies Workshop (Trailer

616B, MCAS Beaufort) » 1530 Bosses’ Night (The Officers’ Club, MCAS

Beaufort) » 1900 – 2200 Single Marine & Sailor Program

Karaoke with DJ Donna (Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1900 Single Marine & Sailor Program Madden Tournament (Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island)

FRI 3 » 1000 – 1200 MCFTB MCAS Hearts Apart

Deployment Support Group (MCFTB Training House, Laurel Bay)

» 1000 – 1200 MCFTB MCRD Hearts & Hats (MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1700 – 2000 Mongolian BBQ (Traditions, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1730 – 2130 MCFTB MCRD 4 Lenses for Couples (MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1800 – 0000 Child Development Center (CDC) MCAS Parent Night Out (Child Develop-ment Center (CDC), MCAS Beaufort)

» 1900 Single Marine & Sailor Program Movie Night (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort)

SAT 4 » 0900-1200 Milspeak Creative Writing Seminar

(Rm 204, Bldg 596, Education Office class-room, MCAS Beaufort)

SUN 5 » All Day Single Marine & Sailor Program Super

Bowl Party (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort and Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island)

» Free appetizers with various prizes including a Grand Prize 32” LED TV. Prizes are open to active duty personnel only.

MON 6 » 0800 – 1600 Command Financial Special-

ist Training (Day 1) (Room 215, Building 596, MCAS Beaufort)

» 0800 – 1600 VA Medical Record Review (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1000 – 1200 MCFTB MCRD L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting (MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1000 – 1130 New Parent Support Program (NPSP) Playmorning (New Parent Support Of-

fice, 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd., Beaufort, SC) » 1200 – 1300 New Parent Support Program

(NPSP) Men’s Parenting Class (New Parent Sup-port Office, 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd., Beaufort, SC)

» 1700 – 2000 Kids “Be My Valentine” Event (Traditions, MCRD Parris Island)

TUE 7 » 0800 – 1600 Command Financial Special-


» 0800 – 1600 Transition Assistance Program (TAP) (Day 1) (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1000 – 1200 Homeownership Education Course (Room 215, Building 596, MCAS Beau-fort)

» 1300 – 1600 Career Assessments (Building 923, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1800 – 2000 MCFTB MCAS Mid-Deploy-ment Success (MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1900 Single Marine & Sailor Program Texas Hold’em (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort)

WED 8 » 0800 – 1600 Command Financial Special-



» 0900 – 1100 MCFTB MCRD Taking Care of You in the New Year (MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island)

» 0900 – 1000 New Parent Support Program (NPSP) Breast Feeding Support (New Parent Support Office, 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd., Beaufort, SC)

» 0900 – 1200 MCFTB MCAS The 5 Love Lan-guages (MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort)

» What if you could say or do just the right thing guaranteed to make that special someone feel loved? The secret is learning the right love language!



» 1900 Single Marine & Sailor Program Dominos Tournament (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort)

THU 9 » 0800 – 1600 Command Financial Special-



» 0930 – 1130 MCFTB MCAS Family Care Plan Training Workshop (MCFTB House, Laurel Bay)

» 1300 – 1600 Survivor Benefit Plan (Building 923, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1900 Single Marine & Sailor Program Corn Hole Tournament (Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1900 – 2200 Single Marine & Sailor Program Karaoke with DJ Donna (Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island)

MCCS HAPPENINGSFEBRUARY 2012

FEBRUARY CALENDAR


FEBRUARY CALENDARFRI 10

» 0800 – 1600 Command Financial Special-ist Training (Day 5) (Room 215, Building 596, MCAS Beaufort)


» 1000 – 1200 MCFTB MCAS Hearts Apart Deployment Support Group (MCFTB Training House, Laurel Bay)

» 1700 – 2000 Valentine’s Dinner (Traditions, MCRD Parris Island)




SUN 12 » 1600 Single Marine & Sailor Program Corn

Hole Competition (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort)

MON 13 » All Day Youth Baseball Registration Ends

(Building 172, MCRD Parris Island and Human Resources Office Laurel Bay)

» 0800 – 1600 DTAP/VA Medical Record Review (Building 923, MCRD Parris Island)


» 1200 – 1300 New Parent Support Program (NPSP) Men’s Parenting Class (New Parent Sup-port Office, 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd., Beaufort, SC)

» 1300 – 1500 Job Search Strategies Work-shop (Room 27, Building 923, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1800 - 1900 MALS 31 Return and Reunion for Spouses (MCFTB, Afterburners)

» 1900 Single Marine & Sailor Program X-Box Tournament (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort)

TUE 14 » 0800 – 1600 Transition Assistance Program

(TAP) (Day 1) (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort) » 1130 – 1330 Single Marine & Sailor Program

Valentine’s Day Visit to River Oaks Assisted Living Center (River Oaks Assisted Living, Beaufort, SC)

» 1900 Single Marine & Sailor Program Be My Valentine Pie Eating Contest (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort)


WED 15 » All Day MCFTB MCAS Command Team Advi-

sor & Family Readiness Assistant Training (MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort)


» 0830 – 1200 MCFTB MCAS Family Readi-ness Volunteer Training (MCFTB Training House, Laurel Bay)

» 0900 – 1000 New Parent Support Program (NPSP) Breast Feeding Support (New Parent


FEBRUARY CALENDARSupport Office, 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd., Beau-fort, SC)

» 0900 – 1600 MCFTB MCAS Prevention & Relationship Enhancement Program (P.R.E.P.) (Chapel, MCAS Beaufort)

» For couples who want to make their rela-tionship the best it can be. Couples who are married, engaged or seriously dating are encouraged to attend.


» 1500 – 1700 Single Marine & Sailor Pro-gram Troop Appreciation (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1630 – 1830 Resume and Cover Letter Workshop (2nd Floor Auditorium, Naval Hos-pital Beaufort)


THU 16 » 0800 – 1600 Transition Assistance Program

(TAP) (Day 3) (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort) » 0800 – 1330 MCFTB MCRD Depot Wide

Windshield Tour (Visitors’ Center, MCRD Parris Island)

» See flyer for sequence of events and details. » 0830 – 1300 MCFTB MCRD Depot Wind-

shield Tour (Douglas Visitors’ Center, MCRD Parris Island)

» 0900 – 1600 MCFTB MCAS Prevention & Relationship Enhancement Program (P.R.E.P.) (Chapel, MCAS Beaufort)

» For couples who want to make their rela-tionship the best it can be. Couples who are married, engaged or seriously dating are encouraged to attend.

» 1300 – 1600 Federal Employment (Building 923, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1630 – 1830 Interview Techniques Work-shop (2nd Floor Auditorium, Naval Hospital Beaufort)

» 1900 Single Marine & Sailor Program 9-Ball Pool Tournament (Afterburners, MCAS Beau-fort)

» 1900 – 2200 Single Marine & Sailor Pro-gram Karaoke with DJ Donna (Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1900 – 2200 Single Marine & Sailor Pro-gram Karaoke with DJ Donna (Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island)

FRI 17 » 0800 – 1600 Transition Assistance Program

(TAP) (Day 4) (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort) » 1000 – 1200 MCFTB MCAS Hearts Apart


» 1100 – 1300 MCFTB MCRD L.I.N.K.S. Meet and Greet Picnic (Community Center, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1700 – 2000 All You Can Eat Wing Night (Traditions, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1700 – 2100 MCFTB MCAS Four Lenses for Couples (MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort)

» Enjoy a night out with your spouse. Take time to focus on what’s really important to the two of you - each other!

» 1900 Single Marine & Sailor Program Movie

Night (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort)SAT 18

» All Day Single Marine & Sailor Program Rod-ney Carrington Comedy Show (Savannah Civic Center, Savannah, Georgia)

» 0900-1200 Milspeak Creative Writing Seminar (Rm 204, Bldg 596, Education Office class-room, MCAS Beaufort)

SUN 19 MON 20


» 1200 – 1300 New Parent Support Program (NPSP) Men’s Parenting Class (New Parent Support Office, 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd., Beau-fort, SC)

TUE 21 » 21 February, 0830 – 22 February, 1400

MCFTB MCRD L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses (MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1000 – 1100 Investment Strategies (Build-ing 923, Room 41, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1300 – 1400 Basic Saving and Investing (Building 596, Room 215, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1400 – 1500 Investing Options (Building 596, Room 215, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1400 – 1500 Open Education Brief (Educa-tion Classroom, MCRD/ERR Parris Island)

» 1500 – 1600 Investment Strategies (Build-ing 596, Room 215, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1515 – 1615 Open Education Brief (Educa-tion Classroom, MCRD/ERR Parris Island)


WED 22 » 21 February, 0830 – 22 February, 1400

MCFTB MCRD L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses (MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island)

» 0700 1st Quarterly Road Race (Combat Fit-ness Center, MCRD Parris Island)

» 0800 – 0900 Consumer Awareness (Build-ing 923, Room 41, MCRD Parris Island)

» 0800 – 1600 Federal Employment Work-shop (Trailer 616B, MCAS Beaufort)

» 0900 – 1000 Debt Management (Building 923, Room 41, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1000 – 1100 Credit Scores & Reports (Build-ing 923, Room 41, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1130 Single Marine & Sailor Program Lunch Time Pool Tournament (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1300 – 1400 Consumer Awareness (Build-ing 596, Room 215, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1400 – 1500 Debt Management (Building 596, Room 215, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1500 – 1600 Credit Scores & Reports (Build-ing 596, Room 215, MCAS Beaufort)


» 1700 – 1930 MCFTB MCAS Conflict Manage-ment (MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort)

THU 23 » 0800 – 0900 Basic Saving and Investing

(Building 923, Room 41, MCRD Parris Island) » 0800 – 0930 Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)

Workshop (Trailer 616B, MCAS Beaufort) » 0900 – 1000 Investing Options (Building

923, Room 41, MCRD Parris Island) » 1000 – 1100 Investment Strategies (Build-

ing 923, Room 41, MCRD Parris Island) » 1000 Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

(Trailer 616B, MCAS Beaufort) » 1300 – 1400 Basic Saving and Investing

(Building 596, Room 215, MCAS Beaufort) » 1300 – 1600 Job Fair Strategies (Building

923, MCRD Parris Island) » 1400 – 1500 Investing Options (Building

596, Room 215, MCAS Beaufort) » 1500 – 1600 Investment Strategies (Build-

ing 596, Room 215, MCAS Beaufort) » 1600 – 1730 MCFTB MCAS VMFA-251

Pre-Deployment Brief-Single Marines (The Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1800 – 1930 MCFTB MCAS VMFA-251 Pre-Deployment Brief-Married Marines (The Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1900 Single Marine & Sailor Program Kinect Tournament (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort)

FRI 24 » 0800 – 0900 Consumer Awareness (Build-

ing 923, Room 41, MCRD Parris Island) » 0900 – 1000 Debt Management (Building

923, Room 41, MCRD Parris Island) » 1000 – 1100 Credit Scores & Reports (Build-

ing 923, Room 41, MCRD Parris Island) » 1000 – 1200 MCFTB MCAS Hearts Apart


» 1000 – 1630 MCFTB MCAS L.I.N.K.S. 4 Lenses for Marines (Corporal School, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1300 – 1400 Consumer Awareness (Build-ing 596, Room 215, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1400 – 1500 Debt Management (Building 596, Room 215, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1400 – 1500 Open Education Brief (Hornets Classroom, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1500 – 1600 Credit Scores & Reports (Build-ing 596, Room 215, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1500 – 1600 Open Education Brief (Hornets Classroom, MCAS Beaufort)




» 1000-1130MALS-31 Return and Reunion for Parents and Kids (MCFTB, BOQ)

SUN 26 » All Day Single Marine & Sailor Program

Daytona 500 International Speedway Trip (Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Florida)

» Linked flyer includes details and Command Permission Slip.

MON 27 » 0730 – 1600 Pre-Separation Brief (Building

923, MCRD Parris Island) » 1000 – 1130 New Parent Support Program

(NPSP) Playmorning (New Parent Support Of-fice, 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd., Beaufort, SC)

» 1200 – 1300 New Parent Support Program

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13 Payments May Affect retirees taxes Your 1099R tax statement includes 13 pay-ments this year. This is not a mistake. The pay schedule for retirees was adjusted in mid-2011 to comply with the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act. Because of the change in the law, military retired pay is now processed on the first day of the month. When that day falls on a weekend or national holiday, the pay date is moved to the previ-ous business day. This means your payment normally scheduled for 3 January 2012 was issued on 30 December 2011. As a result of the second payment in December, you were issued a total of 13 payments (for tax purpos-es) instead of the normal 12 in the 2011 tax year, which may increase your tax liability. Because 1 January is always a federal holi-day, going forward, DFAS will always process your January pay the previous December. So in 2012 and beyond, you will receive the nor-mal 12 pay checks. Please contact your tax advisor or the Inter-nal Revenue Service if you have further ques-tions on this subject.

data Breach Letters are being mailed from Science Appli-cations International Corporation (SAIC) to affected military clinic and hospital patients regarding a data breach involving personally identifiable and protected health informa-tion. On 14 September 2011 SAIC reported the loss of backup tapes containing elec-tronic health care records used in the mili-tary health system (MHS) to capture patient data. The data may include Social Security numbers, addresses and phone numbers, and some personal health data such as clini-cal notes, laboratory tests and prescriptions. There is no financial data such as credit card

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or bank account information, on the backup tapes. The risk of harm to patients is judged to be low since retrieving the data on the tapes would require knowledge of, and access to, specific hardware and software and knowl-edge of the system and data structure. As a precaution, the Assistant Secretary of De-fense (Health Affairs) determined that SAIC should notify potentially impacted persons or households of this incident by letter. As directed by TRICARE Management Activ-ity (TMA), SAIC will provide credit monitor-ing and credit restoration services for one

year for patients requesting them. The credit restoration services being provided exceeds current industry standards for responding to a data breach. The SAIC Incident Response Center is available to answer your questions, including helping you with signing up for the credit monitoring, Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm eastern time. Concerned patients should call the response center, to ask questions and verify authenticity of the letter, toll free: (855) 366-0140.

For more information about MCCs-sC retired Activities, please contact:

dennis trimmer, (843) [email protected]

(NPSP) Men’s Parenting Class (New Parent Sup-port Office, 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd., Beaufort, SC)

» 1300 – 1500 Career Assessment (Trailer 616B, MCAS Beaufort)

» 1300 Interview Techniques Workshop (Room 27, Building 923, MCRD Parris Island)

» 1700 – 1800 MCFTB MCRD Depot Family Readiness Meeting (MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island)

TUE 28 » 0800 – 1630 Pre-Separation Class (After-

burners, MCAS Beaufort) » 0800 – 1600 Transition Assistance Program

(Day 1) (Building 923, MCRD Parris Island) » 0900 – 1200 MCFTB MCRD Interpersonal

Communication (MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island)


WED 29 » 0800 – 1600 Transition Assistance Program

(Day 2) (Building 923, MCRD Parris Island) » 0900 – 1400 MCFTB MCRD Family Readi-

ness Volunteer Training (MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island)

» 0900 – 1000 New Parent Support Program

(NPSP) Breast Feeding Support (New Parent Support Office, 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd., Beaufort)


» 1130 Single Marine & Sailor Program Lunch Time Pool Tournament (Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort)


» 1700 – 2000 MCFTB MCAS Building Lasting Relationships (MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort)

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New Parent Support Program presents: Baby Boot Camp offers expectant parents (both couples and singles) the basic tools and information needed to provide loving care for their newborn. Join us for hands on practice and learn: • Basic Infant Care: Bathing, Feeding &

Diapering• Pre & Postpartum Emotions• A Parent’s Role• Staying Connected with Your Partner• Fostering Your Baby’s Development• Infant Safety• Community Resources• Soothing a Crying Baby• And More

NOT limited to first pregnancies. Please call 466-0082 to register.

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and preschoolers, for full day, part day and hourly care. There are four infant rooms, four pre-toddler rooms, one multi-purpose room, four toddler rooms, and four pre-school rooms. The facility has a full kitchen for food preparation for the children, and has multiple age appropriate playgrounds with sun shades and sophisticated play equipment. This facility is designed and built to LEED Gold standards. As such the facility has numerous energy and resource conservation measures. Some of the major measures include low flow water fixtures, 275 kw photovoltaic electrical panels for electrical generation, 50% solar wa-ter heating capacity, large amounts of natural day lighting with large windows and roof sky-lights, cool roofs, playground features made from recycled material, and construction waste was recycled to the maximum extent possible. Environmentally friendly materials with recycle content were used throughout the facility. Calculated energy savings are 99.9%, with an anticipated yearly electrical cost of $33 making this very nearly net zero for energy usage.

MCAs CdC

MCAS CDC Parent Night Out3 & 17 February | 1800-Midnight

MCAS CDC Saturday CareEvery Saturday | 0800-1800

MCrd CdC

MCRD CDC Saturday Care ServicesEvery Saturday | 0500-1800

MCRD CDC Drop-in Care ServicesMonday- Friday | 0500-1800

Please call 228-3514 for reservations. new Child development Center on Parris Island is Complete

The new CDC is a 25,775 square foot, single story facility with child drop off area, play grounds, parking for cars and landscaping. The new CDC can now serve between 200 – 350 children, infants, pre-toddlers, toddlers


LIBRARYnew titles “Love in a nutshell” by Janet evanovich. Unemployed and divorced, Kate Appleton’s plan for her future is to turn her parents’ sum-mer home in Michigan into a bed and break-fast. But she must first raise the cash. Matt Cul-hane hires her at his brewery and offers her a $20,000 bonus if she’ll spy on his employees to find out who is sabotaging his company. She accepts but finds it a hard and dangerous job. “diet rehab” by dr. Mike dow. Dr. Dow of-fers a plan to finally stop craving the foods that make you fat in only 28 days. The plan shows how to identify cravings, which foods best address emotional needs, and how to transition from a food-centric life in to one full of meaningful activities and relationships. “I Got this” by Jennifer Hudson. Hudson’s biography provides an inspirational story about dreaming big, winning big, and losing big from one of today’s most beautiful voices and brightest stars. Peak inside Hudson’s per-sonal account on how she changed her ways and lost what weighed her down. “Up, down, or sideways” by Mark sanborn. An audio book that enables one to to succeed

when times are good, bad, or in between based on mindsets and methods that will change your life for the better. Learn nine predict-able, ever present non-negotia-bles of life. “Covert Warriors” by W.e.B. Griffin. A presidential agent novel of revenge, betrayal, and treason. Tensions and an unho-ly alliance are building across the Caribbean. Few govern-ment officials in

“Being George Washington” by Glenn Beck. Discover the factual history of Wash-ington’s adventures, accomplishments, trails, unbelievable hardships disease, and heroism as he leads him army to secure our freedom, become our first President and the father of our country.

“the Affair” by Lee Child. The first in a se-ries of Reacher sagas is a thriller that takes to reader right to the edge and beyond in a quest to find the truth about a murder while working with Elizabeth Deveraux a small town sheriff.

“enjoy every sandwich: Living each day as if it Were your Last” by Lee Lipsenthal, Md. The title is the culmination of learned experiences that will open the door for the reader to embrace humanity, accept uncer-tainty and live a life of gratitude. For more information visit our website at: http://mccs-sc.com/ lifelong/libraries.html

the U.S. believe a third world country could pose a threat. But there is the matter of the Chinese helping them train its special forces and the Russians helping them build a nu-clear power plant. When Charley Castillo and his men investigate, they have no idea what they’ve gotten themselves into. “Angel Makers” by Jessica Gregson. A nov-el based on an astonishing true story of love, crime, and ultimately survival. During World War I the men of a Hungarian village leave to fight. In their absence, the women form pow-erful bonds. Their village is made into a camp for Italian prisoners of war and some women fall for these soldiers. When their men return and begin to mistreat them, the women be-come murderous in their fight to keep their freedom.

“44 Charles street” by dannielle steel. Francesca lovingly restores her Greenwich Vil-lage townhouse only to discover that she can no longer pay the mortgage and now must take in boarders. Over the course of a year the roommates discover life changing obstacles as the house becomes one of laughter, heart-break and hope.


Upcoming Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP) Classes

Homeownership education Course 7 February | 1000-1200MCAS Beaufort Bldg 596, Rm 215

Command Financial specialist training 6-10 February | 0800-1600MCAS Beaufort Bldg 596, Rm 215

Command Financial Specialists, CFS, play a significant role in the Navy and Marine Corps. A CFS is a principal advisor to their command on matters related to personal financial man-agement. These elite and influential service members are leading the way in financial competence and proficiency by educating those within their command on financial responsibilities and challenges. In order to become a CFS service members must be pre-screened and pay grade E6 and above for enlisted and W2/O1 and above for officers. A potential CFS will receive certification after completion of 40 hours of financial training. Once training is completed, the CFS will con-tinue to receive updated information regu-larly from their PFM. Please call or email for more information and to sign-up.

Military saves Week (schedule Below)Military Saves Week will be observed from 19-26 February 2012, and the theme is “Set a goal; make a plan, save automatically”. Finan-cial stability is about a lot more than knowl-edge -- it takes consistent action over time. For more information or to sign up, please con-tact Sarah Miller at 228-7055 or sarah.l.miller@

usmc.mil or Joseph Mulla at 228-2218 or [email protected].

exceptional Family Member Program (eFMP)

Do you need to speak with an EFMP represen-tative? Come see us in our new office location aboard MCRD Parris Island in Building 404 (Previously the Triangle Exchange/Gas Sta-tion). Are you having difficulty finding medical, educational, or recreational resources for your Exceptional Family Member (EFM)?

Has a family member just been diagnosis with a medical or educational issue and you don’t know what to do next?

Do you need help developing an Individual-ized Education Plan (IEP)?

Will your child be transitioning to the 9th grade or graduating from High School?

Are you preparing to PCS, but concerned about the continuum of care for your family?

Do you need assistance enrolling in the EFMP?Do you need to know more about respite care?

Would you like to meet other families dealing with similar issues? Contact your EFMP and let us assist you. For more information call: (843) 228-2041 or visit our web site at: www.mccssc.com/efmp. For MCAS Beaufort EFMP you can also call: (843) 228-6903.

Behavioral Health

Alcohol as a sleeping Aid

Often alcohol is seen as a panacea, or a “cure all”. When folks are struggling to find ways to “wind down”, or prevent insomnia, sometimes a few drinks is seen as a quick answer to pro-duce a good night’s sleep.

Alcohol research reveals that although alcohol can initially deepen sleep during the early part of the night, it disrupts sleep patterns during the later part of the night (Journal: Alcoholism: Clinical &Experimental Research). This phe-nomenon is called: “Rebound Effect”.

Alcohol reduces the quality and restfulness of your sleep. This happens because alcohol’s ini-tial sedative effects are not stabilizing. As alco-hol leaves the body, the brain becomes agitat-ed and restless. When a brain is anesthetized by alcohol, it is similar to a beach ball being held underwater. As alcohol is metabolized, the brain is now similar to that same beach ball being released from underwater, thus, the “rebound effect”. The effect of alcohol on the brain simulates this pressure or force that produces this drastic swing leaving an individ-ual with: (1) More restlessness, (2) More inter-rupted sleep, (3) Lighter sleep (fewer periods of deep, restorative sleep), (4) Shorter sleep (wake up earlier). The overall effect of using alcohol as a sleep aid is less restorative sleep and a lack of refreshment and/or restfulness.

Suggestions: (1) Instead of using alcohol to manage stress, use healthier coping mecha-nisms, (2) Avoid using alcohol, caffeine, or tobacco a few hours before going to bed to avoid the “rebound” effect and (3) establish a routine that includes physical exercising, like yoga or stretching prior to bed time if anxious. If you are relying on alcohol to manage stress, sleep better, or for other coping reasons, as-sess your relationship with alcohol by visiting: http://www.aa-intergroup.org/ Dan Evans, [email protected] Prevention Specialist (AAPS)228-7752Behavioral Health Branch

Military Saves Week

MCAS BeAufort • Bldg 596, rM 215

21 & 23 Feb • 1300-1400 • Basic Saving and Investing21 & 23 Feb • 1400-1500 • Investing Options21 & 23 Feb • 1500-1600 • Investment Strategies22 & 24 Feb • 1300-1400 • Consumer Awareness22 & 24 Feb • 1400-1500 • Debt Management22 & 24 Feb • 1500-1600 • Credit Scores & Reports

MCrd PArriS iSlAnd • Bldg 923, rM 41

21 & 23 Feb • 0800-0900 • Basic Saving and Investing21 & 23 Feb • 0900-1000 • Investing Options21 & 23 Feb • 1000-1100 • Investment Strategies22 & 24 Feb • 0800-0900 • Consumer Awareness22 & 24 Feb • 0900-1000 • Debt Management22 & 24 Feb • 1000-1100 • Credit Scores & Reports

Please call or email for more information:Joseph Mulla - 228-2218 - [email protected]

Sarah Miller - [email protected]



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MARCH 2011 MCCS HAPPENINGS

CivilianJobs.com Career expo16 February | 1000-1400 The Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort

CivilianJobs.com Job Fairs are the best way for employers to meet motivated and proven military-experienced job seekers.

Free Creative Writing Workshop

The deadline is quickly approaching for the Milspeak Creative Writing Seminar. The pro-gram begins 4 February and lasts for five non-consecutive Saturdays through 24 March. For examples of previous MCWS works, see www.milspeak.org and click on Writers Gallery. For more information or to sign up, email [email protected] or call 252-2980.

Military Community Joint College Graduation

Sign up for you or your family member to par-ticipate in the 2012 Joint Collegiate Gradua-tion to be held at the Parris Island Lyceum on 29 May. In addition to on-base schools, all mil-itary community members with a confirmed completion from any accredited college or university is encouraged to take part in the graduation this year. Don’t miss your chance to walk and get your diploma in a ceremony in front of family and friends. For more infor-mation and to sign up, call your local Educa-tion Services Office. did you Know?

Did you know your least expensive, online, college programs are from your home state community college system? Your educational options are wide open!

In addition to the five colleges/universities teaching classes on our bases or in the im-mediate local community, there are literally thousands of colleges & universities offering courses on-line. For educational advisements, to ask about schools, programs, or funding, call or stop by your Education Services Office.


Free Basic skills refresher Course Available

The next Military Academic Skills Program course is 27 February to 16 March. To sign up, call or go by your local Education Services Of-fice now. There won’t be another MASP until 2 April. This course has been shown to raise your basic English and math skills over 2 pub-lic school grade levels in three weeks! Active Duty must have command approval and all persons must be signed up in advance. Military/VA education Briefs Available at Parris Island & Beaufort

Learn more about Post 9-11 GI Bill, military tu-ition assistance and other educational oppor-tunities by attending one of these one hour open education briefs:

Friday 24 February | 1400 & 1515 MCAS Beaufort Hornet’s Classroom

Tuesday 21 February | 1400 & 1515MCRD/ERR Parris Island: Education Classroom

FMeAP

Need employment assistance? We are here to help!

FMeAP Office Hours and Location 0730 - 1600Monday - TuesdayMCRD/ERR Parris Island, SCPhone: (843) 228-3377 0730 - 1630Wednesday - FridayMarine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, SCOffice: (843) 228-6463

Family Member Employment Assistance MCAS Beaufort, SC offers a wide variety of employment related assistance to military spouses and dependants with active duty military sponsors. Services include:

•Career Counseling and Assessments•Job Search Assistance•Microsoft Office Training•Referral Service to local and national

employers•Educational Workshops: Résumé Writing,

Interview Strategies, Dress for Success, Job Fair Strategies, Job Search Strategies, Federal Employment, and Career Deci-sion Making•Résumé Assistance•A Career Resource Management Center

that is equipped with computers that have internet access and printing capa-bilities, a fax machine, résumé quality paper, copiers, books, DVDs and other resources to assist patrons on their job search needs.

In addition to these resources, we offer pa-trons the opportunity to be added to our program e-mail database. This service in-cludes receiving information about program

updates, activities, announcements from ad-ditional services within our installations, and recent employment vacancies made available to our offices.

résumé and Cover Letter Workshop• 15 February | 1630-1830 | Naval Hospital

Beaufort 2nd Floor Auditorium• 23 February | 1000-1200 | MCAS Beau-

fort, Temporary Facilities Trailer 616B

Interviewing techniques Workshop• 16 February | 1630-1830 | Naval Hospital

Beaufort 2nd Floor Auditorium• 27 February | 1300-1600 | MCRD Parris

Island, BLDG 923, Room 27

Job search strategies Workshop • 2 February | 1000-1200 | MCAS Beaufort,

Temporary Facilities Trailer 616B• 13 February | 1300-1500 | MCRD Parris

Island, BLDG 923, Room 27


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