Washington Redskins Tickets
Tickets are on sale at the MWR Annapolis Information, Tickets and Travel Outlet in the Recreation Services Bldg. #89, NSA Annapolis. Tickets must be purchased in pairs. Two options are available for seating/parking: $188.50/pair without parking in upper level sideline seating 402, row 15 or $191.50/pair with parking in upper level sideline seating 452 row 15 or 17. Call 410-293-9200. Tickets remain available for the following season games: Dec. 4th vs. Jets at 1 p.m. and Dec. 24th vs. Vikings at 1 p.m.
Student Online Achievement Resources
Military children and their classmates now have access to Student Online Achievement Resources (SOAR). This online program provides students, parents and teachers with information about the educational standards in all 50 states and DoD schools overseas. SOAR’s focus is on math, reading and language arts for students in grades 3-12. Students can take a test on any of the state learning standards, receive immediate feedback, and be directed to a tutorial that will improve their skills where needed. For information on how to register for SOAR, go to www.militarystudent.org and click on SOAR.
Recreation Services Bldg. #89 Renovations
The MWR Fitness Center on the lower level of the Recreation Services Bldg. #89 will be closed from Nov. 16 to Jan. 4 for renovations. During this time, the ITT operation, gym, basketball and racquetball courts will remain open for business. Liberty Zone on the lower level may have restricted access. Other areas of the first floor will close as needed and MWR will advise of these closures by e-mail announcements. Please plan ahead. To receive MWR announcements, please visit https://lists.usna.edu and choose “look at our list of lists.” MWR apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
Military Family Appreciation Outreach
November is Military Family Month and the Fleet and Family Support Center professionals would like to honor the many contributions military families make and recognize them for the significant role they play in supporting military readiness. FFSC will be at the NEX Nov. 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to give out information, giveaways and just to say thank you for your support.
Thrift Savings
Plan Brief
The Thrift Savings Plan is a voluntary retirement savings and investment plan for Federal civilian employees and members of the uniformed services. To learn more join us Nov. 29 from 9-11 a.m. Call 410-293-2641 to register.
Army Field Band
Holiday Concerts
The Army Field Band concert and jazz bands will be performing several concerts in Maryland and D.C. during the holiday season. The concerts are free to the public, but tickets are still required to prevent overbooking. Go to www.armyfield band.com and click the “Schedule” link at the top of the page to order free tickets for your desired performance.
“Sound the Bells!” Concert Band & Soldiers' Chorus:
Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. – Harford Technical High School, 200 Thomas Run Rd., Bel Air, Md.
Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. – Fort Meade High School Auditorium, 1100 Clark Rd., Fort Meade, Md.
Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. – Westminster High School, 1225 Washington Rd., Westminster, Md.
Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. – “Celebrate Light, Celebrate Freedom!” at Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, D.C.
“Sound the Bells!” Jazz Ambassadors:
Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. – South River High School 201 Central Avenue East Edgewater, Md.
Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. – Centennial High School 4300 Centennial Lane Ellicott City, Md.
Blue Jacket Cafe Thanksgiving Dinner
The MWR Annapolis Blue Jacket Cafe will offer a bountiful feast to celebrate our national holiday of Thanksgiving on Nov. 24 from 1-4 p.m. Dinner will cost $11 per adult and $8 per child 12 and under. Reservations are requested and will be accepted by calling the Blue Jacket Cafe at 410-293-9120.
MWR Turkey
Trot 5K
MWR Fitness will host the annual Turkey Trot 5K Run Dec. 3, starting at 9 a.m. at the Bay Room, Greenbury Point, NSA Annapolis. Pre-register at the MWR Recreation Services Bldg. #89 (410-293-9200) by Nov. 14 to reserve a T-shirt. Race day registration is from 8-8:45 a.m., but does not guarantee a T-shirt because quantities are limited. Shirts are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Race is free for active duty military, $10 for all others, including retired, DoD civilian employees, family members and USNA contractors. For more information, call Tony Compton, MWR Fitness director, at 410-293-9211/9226 or e-mail compton@usna.edu.
Military Family Appreciation Night
November is “Military Family Appreciation Month.” During this month we take time to acknowledge and pay special tribute to all military families for the contributions they make to their own communities and to the security of our entire nation. The Fleet and Family Support Center would like to honor you at our 10th annual celebration Nov. 21 from 5-7 p.m. Come on over and have a pizza dinner on us. Register by Nov. 19. Call 410-293-2641 to register.
Midshipmen Action Group Volunteer Opportunities
Midshipmen interested in welcoming veterans visiting Washington, D.C., through the Honor Flight program should contact Midshipman 2nd Class Matt Disher at m131710@usna.edu. Honor Flights arrive at BWI Airport nearly every weekend.
The last day for contributing to Harvest for the Hungry is Nov. 19. Boxes are staged around the yard for collection of nonperishable food items to be donated to local food banks, families in need and church collections. The majority of these food items will be used for the holiday dinners. For more information, contact Midshipman 2nd Class Shan Mandrayar at m134242@usna.edu.
Tutoring is needed for 1st-8th grade students who live in Bloomsbury Square (right behind the St. John’s parking garage) Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Midshipman 1st Class Kara Yingling at m127620@usna.edu.
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