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 noon on Jan. 3.

Call 961-1293 for more information.

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.

DONUT RUN`

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

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

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.

LADIES SELF DEFENSE CLASS

MWR is hosting a free ladies-only self defense class at Fitness Express on Jan. 7 from 5 - 8 p.m.

All authorized female MWR patrons ages 10 and up are eligible to attend. (Ages 10-15 must be accompanied by an adult.)

Class is limited to 20 people. Preregister at Fitness Express.

For mor 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!

You can 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 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.

NFL SUNDAY TICKET

Watch NFL football games at the Catilina Club.

Stop by the club and cheer on your favorite team every Sunday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. with the NFL Sunday Ticket on eight 80-inch HD televisions.

For more information, call (361) 961-1155.

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.