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Marine & Family ProgramsDecember 2015

Education and Career Services 703-614-9104www.mccsHH.com/Education.html

2: SAT 8 AM – 12:30 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

9: Pentagon Outreach 9 AM – 3 PM, Corridors 1 & 2, 2d Deck, A Ring

16: ACT 8 AM – Noon, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

23, 30: Test Of Adult Basic Education (TABE) 8:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

7, 14, 21, 28: Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) 8:30 – 10:30 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

8, 15, 22, 29: Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: DSST and CLEP 9 – 11 AM & 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204 Prospective test takers must register in advance by calling 703-525-7275.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: College 101/Tuition Assistance Brief 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

3, 10, 17: Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) 8:30 – 11:30 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

Career Resource Management Center 703-614-6828www.mccsHH.com/CRMC.html

3: Cracking the Code to the Federal Hiring Process 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 21

3, 10, & 17: Capstone Screening 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 21 Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule.

3, 10, & 17: VA Claims Assistance 7:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 21 Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule.

14 – 18: Senior Leadership Transition Readiness Seminar 7:45 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 21

8: Welcome Aboard Orientation 8 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105 Refreshments are provided. Family members welcome!

17: PSC Class 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12 Conference Room

Information & Referral Program 703-693-5197

www.mccsHH.com/Information.html

We Have Moved

The Career Resource Management Center is

now located in Building 21

Personal Financial Management Program 703-614-6950www.mccsHH.com/Finance.html

Call for dates, times, and locations of the Personal Financial Management Program classes

Happy Holidaysto you and yours

from all of us at

Marine & Family Programs

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17: Accessing Community Resources 11 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Register by December 15.

18: Caring for Your Elderly Family Member 9 – 10 AM, Pentagon Conference Room B9 Register by December 16.

Exceptional Family Member Program 703-693-5353www.mccsHH.com/EFMP.html

1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Men’s Domestic Violence Intervention Group 9 – 11 AM, 26 week program. Bldg. 12, Conference Room

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Anger Management 9 – 11 AM, 8-week session. Bldg. 12, Conference Room

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: After Hours Community Counseling 4:30 – 7 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. CCP provides counseling services for active-duty and retired service mem-bers and their families. We offer individual, couple, family, child, and group counseling services. By appointment only.

Registration is required for all classes/workshops 24 Hour Victim Advocate HOTLINE: 703-693-6611

To schedule appointments with the Military Family Life Counselors, please call 571-581-8016 or 703-414-9885.

Behavioral Health Programs 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/BehavioralHealth.html

Family Advocacy Program/Victim Services 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/FAP.html

3: L.I.N.K.S. for Marines 2 – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Register by December 1: 703-693-1457.

8: L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses 9 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Register by December 4: 703-693-1457.

10: Command Team Training 9 AM – Noon, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Register by December 4: 703-693-1253.

10: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® 9 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm 105 Register by December 8: 703-693-8906.

11: Prevention Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) 9 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Chapel Register by December 8: 703-693-8906.

16: Passport to Volunteering 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 12, Rm. 135 Register by December 11. 703-693-1253.

17: Real Colors® 1 – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Register by December 15: 703-693-8906.

18: Caring for Your Elderly Family Member 9 – 10 AM, Pentagon Conference Room B9 Register by December 16. 703-693-8906.

Marine Corps Family Team Building 703-693-4840

www.mccsHH.com/MCFTB.html

5: Carol Singing 10:30 AM, Veterans Hospital

7: Holiday Celebration 11:40 AM, Cpl Terry L. Smith Gymnasium Call 703-693-8098 to register or to volunteer. The School Liaison is available to provide information and resources for K-12 school aged children.

School Liaison Program 703-693-8098www.mccsHH.com/SL.html

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Lil’ Patriots Play Group 10 – 11 AM, Indian Head USO Center

4, 11, 18: Indoor Play Morning 10 – 11:30 AM, Memorial Chapel

7: 1-2-3 Magic™ 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

Baby Boot Camp Baby Boot Camp will resume in January and is sponsored by Navy Mutual Aid Association.

Cooperative Parenting & Divorce (TBD)

New Parent Support Program 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/NPSP.html

For a complete list of classes available to schedule for personal or unit training,

please check the websitewww.mccsHH.com

Marine & Family Programs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations upon request. Please contact

us at least one (1) week in advance of the event.


Happy HolidaysMarine Corps Exchange, NEX Uniform Center, The Vineyard Wine & Spirits, and Java Café

Holiday HoursDay Date MCX NEX Uniform

CenterThe Vineyard Wine & Spirits Java Café

Friday November 27 5 AM – 8 PM 5 AM – 6 PM 5 AM – 8 PM 4:30 AM – 4 PMSaturday November 28 6 AM – 8 PM 6 AM – 6 PM 6 AM – 8 PM 5:30 AM – 4 PMSunday November 29 10 AM – 6 PM CLOSED 10 AM – 6 PM 10 AM – 4 PM

Monday – Friday November 30 – December 4 7 AM – 8 PM 7 AM – 6 PM 7 AM – 8 PM 7 AM – 4 PM

Saturday December 5 8 AM – 8 PM 8 AM – 6 PM 8 AM – 8 PM 7:30 AM – 4 PMSunday December 6 10 AM – 6 PM CLOSED 10 AM – 6 PM 10 AM – 4 PM

Monday – Friday December 7 – 11 7 AM – 8 PM 7 AM – 6 PM 7 AM – 8 PM 7 AM – 4 PM


Monday – Thursday December 14 – 17 7 AM – 8 PM 7 AM – 6 PM 7 AM – 8 PM 7 AM – 4 PM

Friday December 18 7 AM – 9 PM 7 AM – 6 PM 7 AM – 9 PM 7 AM – 4 PMSaturday December 19 8 AM – 9 PM 8 AM – 6 PM 8 AM – 9 PM 7:30 AM – 4 PMSunday December 20 9 AM – 8 PM CLOSED 9 AM – 8 PM 8:30 AM – 4 PM

Monday – Wednesday December 21 – 23 7 AM – 8 PM 7 AM – 6 PM 7 AM – 8 PM 7 AM – 4 PM

Thursday December 24 7 AM – 6 PM 7 AM – 6 PM 7 AM – 6 PM 7 AM – 4 PMFriday December 25 CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED


Monday – Wednesday December 28 – 30 7 AM – 8 PM 7 AM – 6 PM 7 AM – 8 PM 7 AM – 4 PM

Thursday December 31 7 AM – 5 PM 7 AM – 5 PM 7 AM – 5 PM 7 AM – 4 PMFriday January 1 CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Saturday January 2 9 AM – 8 PM 9 AM – 6 PM 9 AM – 8 PM 9 AM – 4 PM

The VineyardWine & Spirits

Regular hours resume Saturday, January 2, 2016. Happy Holidays!

November 25, 2015


WELCOME ABOARDJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

Orientation

Family Members Welcome

Each attendee gets a $5 coupon for the Java CaféFree DC tour at lunch

Civilian attire recommendedMandatory attendance

for O-3 & below

Call 703-693-5197or 703-614-7272

Tuesday, December 8 – 10:30 AM Bldg. 29, Rm. 105

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24 hours a day • 365 days a year

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January – March 2016 Monday – Friday

11 AM – NoonCpl Terry L. Smith Gym

Registration forms are online or at the Semper Fit office. Turn in completed forms to the Semper Fit office by

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Rosters may be changed prior to each game.

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Registration open until Friday, December 4

Semper Fit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations upon request. Please contact us at 703-697-2706/2708 at least one (1) week in advance of event.

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All trips, unless otherwise stated, leave from The Kickback, Bldg. 416. Trips must be paid for at the time of registration. Register for events with the SMP Coordinator in person or by email to [email protected].

For more information, please call 703-695-1591 or email [email protected].

SMP Monthly Meeting • The KickbackDecember 1 • 1500 – 1600 Any Single Marine may attend and provide the council with recreation ideas or voice any quality of life issues that need to be addressed.

Door Decorating Contest JudgingDecember 4 All door decorating must be complete by COB on December 3. Judging will take place on December 4, and the winners will be announced at the H&S Bn Holiday Party.

H&S Bn Holiday Party • Nationals StadiumDecember 5 • 1200 – 1500 Celebrate the holidays with us! Transportation will be provided. To register, please contact MSgt Owens by December 1.

Monday Night Football • Bldg. 21December 7 • 2000 • FREE It’s not football season without Monday Night Football! Come watch as the Dallas Cowboys take on the Washington Redskins with SMP, BOSS, and USO Metro.

Ice Skating • National Mall December 11 • Depart at 1730 • $11.50 • Register by December 8Trip fee includes transportation, two hour skate time, and skate rentals.

VOLUNTEER! Wreaths Across America • Arlington National CemeteryDecember 12 • 0900 – 1300 Join SMP as we volunteer our time this holiday season to lay wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery in remembrance of the brave men and women who have served our country.

Laser Tag Trip • Ultrazone Laser TagDecember 18 • 1930 – 2400 • $17 • Register by December 15Trip fee includes transportation and unlimited games from 2000 until midnight.

Military Bowl • Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium December 28 • Depart at 1200 • FREETrip includes transportation and admission to the game.

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