NEWS BRIEFS

MARDI GRAS TRIP

MWR is sponsoring a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, Feb 14-16.

Package Includes: round trip on charter bus; two-night stay at the Marriott on Canal Street (Double occupancy per room). Patrons will be on a self-guided weekend after hotel check-in is complete. Sign up by Jan. 10.

Call 961-1293 for more information.

DONUT RUN

MWR will be hosting a donut run, Jan. 23, at 3 p.m. at the Marina.

Test your fortitude on a 2-mile run while eating three donuts will be eaten from start to finish. For every donut eaten, one minute will be shaved off your total run time.

For every donut not eaten, one minute is added to your total run time.

Families, strollers and walkers are welcome. For more information, call 961-3164.

MILITARY APPRECIATION

Texas A&M Corpus Christi Men’s Basketball is hosting a Military Appreciation Night, Jan. 22.

Come out and watch the Islanders take on the University of New Orleans at the American Bank Center.

Free reserved ticket for active and veteran military service members – additional reserved tickets will be $6 each.

Show your military ID to get your tickets at the American Bank Center Box Office on game day, but advance purchase is highly recommended. To get your seats now, order online at GoIslanders.com/Heroes or call (361) 825-BALL (2255)

For more information, call 961-1293.

MWR TICKETS AND TRAVEL

Planning to visit attactions in Texas or go to a Corpus Christi Icerays game? Get your tickets at the Community Recreation Tickets & Travel Office.

The Community Recreation Tickets & Travel Texas Attraction Price List is now available at www.navymwrcorpuschristi.com under the Recreation – Community Recreation – Tickets & Travel tab, under downloads at the bottom right of the page.

For more information, call 961-1293.

NEW YEAR RESOLUTION CARDIO

MWR is hosting a New Year Resolution Kick Off Cardio-thon at Fitness Express, Jan. 23 from2:30 to 4:45 p.m.

Cardio dance begins at 2:30; Indoor cycling begins at 3:45.

For more information, call (361) 961-3164.

WINTER CRAFTS

Children of all ages are invited to stop by the Library and Resource Center, Jan. 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., to make fun winter and New Year crafts. For more information, call (361) 961-3574.

FAMILY FITNESS CLASS

MWR has a Family Fitness class every Saturday at 10 a.m. at Fitness Express.

This class is for parents and children ages 7 and up. The Family Fitness class is free for authorized MWR patrons, and includes a full body workout with basic cardio drills, functional strength training, and flexibility work.

Everyone comes together for group stretching at the end of the class. Call 961-3164 for more information.

CARDIO DANCE FITNESS CLASS

There is a free cardio dance group fitness class held at Fitness Express every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 -10 a.m.

This cardio class uses music and easy to follow dance moves combining fast and slow rythms. All fitness levels are welcome.

For more information, call 961-3164.

SUPER BOWL PARTY

MWR is hosting a Supr Bowl party at the Catalina Club, Feb. 2. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Game starts at 5 p.m.

For more information, call 961-1293 or 961-1155.

JUNK YARD SALE

MWR will be holding a Junk Yard sale on March 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come sell your unwanted items or browse through other folks’ items. Craft sales are also welcomed.

Limited spaces and tables available. Pre-registration at Community Rec. is highly suggested.

For more information, call (361) 961-1293.

FREE BOWLING

Lighthouse Lanes Bowling Center hosts free bowling for all active-duty service members in uniform every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Contact Lighthouse Lanes at 961-3805, for more information.

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB

The Creative Writing Club will meet at the Library & Resource Center, Jan. 23, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Join the writing group where fellow writers share and critique each other’s work. The group will meet in Library Conference Room One. For more information, call (361) 961-3574.

MWR GUEST CARD PROGRAM

The MWR Guest Card is available to all eligible U.S. citizens who do not currently have base/MWR access.

Card program members will have permission to use the Gulf Winds Golf Course, NASCC marina, RV park and MWR food facilities. A criminal history background check is required.

For more information and pricing, contact MWR at (361) 961-2267.

BABY TIME AT THE LIBRARY

The Library and Resource Center (Bldg. 1872) holds Baby Time every Thursday from 10 - 11 a.m.

Eligible patrons can bring their children ages 2 and younger to enjoy short stories, songs and felt board activities.

For more information, contact the Library and Resource Center at 961-3574.

EQUIPMENT ORIENTATION

Feel intimidated by all the equipment at the gym? Interested in feeling stronger but don’t know where to start? MWR has a class every Friday at 5 p.m. that can help. Learn the basics with a certified professional at this small group-style informative class. Cost: free; POC: 961-3164.