mccsHH.com

May 2014

This newsletter is published by Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall, Joint Base Myer-

Henderson Hall, P.O. Box 4009, Arlington, Virginia,

22204-0009, for Marines, other service members, retirees, and their family

members in the National Capital Region and beyond. Please visit us at www.mccsHH.com. The appearance of

advertising and sponsors’ logos does not constitute federal or

Marine Corps endorsement.

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Editor Doriann Geller

Graphic Artist/Webmaster J. Felix Gonzalez

Graphic Artist Barbara J. Mitchell

Advertising Sales Brian J. Meers 571-483-1956

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

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As the Program Assistant for TAMP/FMEAP Henderson Hall, Omar is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to all Marines and service members requiring assistance from all facets of the Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP) and the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP). He as-sists clients with course and workshop

registration, employment and benefit resources, and appro-priate referrals as requested. Stop by and see Omar at the Career Resource Management Center in Bldg. 29. Meanwhile, we asked him a few questions...

Dream job Test riding motorcycles in Northern CaliforniaFavorite food Anything covered with Dark ChocolateLife philosophy Live life like an anthropologist (spend time learning from

people that think, look and live different than you)How you would like to be remembered KindlyFavorite drink Club Soda with LimeFavorite color BlackIf you could live anywhere Anywhere near a beach but far from com-

mercialized tourism

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April 2014

MARINE SPOUSE APPRECIATION WEEKMAY 4 – 10

They also serve who only stand and wait.

– John Milton

MCCS thanks you for your service! Photo by LCpl Jacob Barber

Mark Your CalendarJust a few of the many events MCCS offers

Join your friends and colleagues on the greens! Golf With Us and we provide a round of golf, fees, cart, and a delicious barbecue lunch, all for one amazinG price. Visit www.mccsHH.com/SemperFit.html for

the link to register and pay. Call 703-697-2706 for more information.

DaTE PLaCE RESERVaTiOnS BYmay 16, 8:30 am meadow’s Farms may 7June 13, 8:30 am The Gauntlet June 4July 18, 8:30 am Forest Green July 9

august 22, 8:30 am Lee’s Hill august 13September 19, 8:30 am mCB Quantico September 10

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May3 Spring Wine Festival, 11 AM – 3 PM9 – 10 Free Gift Wrapping for Purchases in the MCX, 11 AM – 2 PM9 – 11 Fresh Flowers for Mother’s Day in the MCX13 Welcome Aboard Orientation, 8 – 10:30 AM

14 Shooting Stars Competition, 11:30 AM16 Golf With Us at Meadows Farms, 8:30 AM16 Marine Spouse Appreciation event, 7 – 9:30 PM17 American Summer BBQ Expo, 10 AM – 2 PM21 Iwo Jima 7K Race, 6:35 AM

22 Pre-Memorial Day Battalion Picnic, 11 AM

June10 Welcome Aboard Orientation, 8 AM13 Golf With Us at The Gauntlet, 8:30 AM13 Flag & Field Day, Barcroft Elementary School 9:15 AM18 Three-Point Shootout, 11:30 AM

25 Chesty’s 5K Race, 6:35 AM27 Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Urban Warrior Challenge 7 AM and Pre-Independence Day Picnic, 11 AM

Upcoming Tournaments:

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6:30 AM Cpl Terry L. Smith Gym

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www.mccsHH.com/OohRahRunSeries.html and click the registration link.

First 150 participants receive a t-shirt For a complete list of run series rules, please see

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Sponsored by:

No federal or Marine Corps endorsement implied.

Starting May 5 Henderson Hall Marine Corps Exchange

for your shopping convenience

Monday – Friday 7 AM – 8 PMSaturday 9 AM – 8 PMSunday 10 AM – 6 PM

OPEN EARLY WEEKDAYS

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Pre-Cinco de Mayo PartyMay 2 • 1800 – 2000 • The Kickback lounge Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early with SMP!

SMP Monthly MeetingMay 6 • 1500–1600 • Bldg. 29, Battalion Conference RoomOpen to any Single Marine who wants to attend. Provide the council with recreation ideas or voice any quality of life issues that need to be addressed.

Smithsonian’s National ZooMay 10 • 0945–1500 • FREE • Register by May 7Spend a day in the heart of D.C. at the nation’s zoo!

Washington Nationals GameMay 17 • 1500– 2100 • $25 • Register by May 14 Grab your baseball cap and come out to cheer on the Nationals as they take on the New York Mets! Trip fee includes transportation and ticket for admission.

VOLUNTEER: 2014 Special Olympics D.C. Summer Games May 21 • 0830–1400 • Register by May 16 Volunteer and support Special Olympic athletes and the Marine Corps as they partner to compete against other branches of the military in the annual D.C. Summer Games.

Weekend Getaway – Virginia Beach TripMay 31 – June 1 • $40 • Register by May 23 Depart the barracks at 0730 on Saturday. Depart Virginia Beach at 1730 on Sunday. Getaway to the beach for a weekend of sun, sand, and fun!

Please register for events with SMP Coordinator in person or by email at: johnsonm2@usmc-mccs.orgMAY 2014

All trips, unless otherwise stated, leave from SMP Lounge, Bldg 416C, 1st Deck. Trips must be paid for at the time of registration.

Single Marine Program Coordinator • 703-696-0033 • johnsonm2@usmc-mccs.org • Bldg. 416C, 1st Deck

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Marine & Family ProgramsMay 2014

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

7: SAT 8 AM – 12:30 PM, Location TBA.

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

21: TABE 8:30 – 11 AM, Location TBA.

28: ACT 8 AM – Noon, Location TBA.

Mondays: DLAB (Except May 19 & 26) 8:30 – 10:30 AM, Location TBA.

Tuesdays: DLPT (Except May 20) 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Location TBA

Wednesdays: DSST and CLEP 9 – 11 AM & 1 – 3 PM, Location TBA. Prospective test takers must register in advance by calling 703-486-8666

Wednesdays: College 101/Tuition Assistance Brief 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Location TBA

Thursdays: AFCT (Except May 15) 8:30 – 11:30 AM, Location TBA

5: Pre-Deployment Briefing 10 AM – Noon, Bldg. 29, Rm. 100, 703-693-1253

6: L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses 9 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 100, 703-693-1457

7: Real Colors® 8 AM – Noon, Bldg. 29, Rm. 100, 703-693-1457

16: Marine Spouse Appreciation “Sweet Success” Event 7 – 9:30 PM, Marine Corps Exchange, 703-614-7200

22: Facebook Live Chat Noon – 1 PM, See our Facebook page for details.

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

5 – 9: TRS (Transition Readiness Seminar) Employment Pathway for Separatees 7:45 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

7: Career Exploration: Finding Your Focus 9:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

7: DTAP 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

8: Cracking the Code to the Federal Hiring Process 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

8, 22: VA Claims Assistance 7:30 AM – 2 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103. Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule.

8, 22: Capstone Screening 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 201. Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule.

12 – 13: Accessing Higher Education Pathway (Supplement for Separatees TRS) 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

12 – 13: Boots to Business 8:30 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

15: Interviewing 101: The Secret to Becoming the Candidate 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

19 – 23: Senior Leadership TRS 7:45 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

13: Welcome Aboard Brief 8 – 11 AM, Bldg. 21 A free walking tour of the Henderson Hall portion of JBM-HH follows the brief, and, after a break for lunch, there is a bus tour of the local area, including downtown Washington, D.C., starting at 12:30 PM.

29: PCS Class 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

Information & Referral Program 703–614–7202www.mccsHH.com/Information.html

Relocation Assistance Program 703–614–7202www.mccsHH.com/RAP.html

Marine Corps Family Team Bldg. 703-693-4840703-693-1253 • 703-693-8906 • 703-693-1457

www.mccsHH.com/MCFTB.htmlMCFTBHH

Sweet SuccessMarine Corps

Spouse Appreciation Evening Open to Marine & Sailor spouses attached to

H&S Bn., HQMC, Henderson Hall

Friday, May 16, 2014 7 – 9:30 PM

Henderson Hall MCX Register online at

www.mccsHH.com/spouse2014.html

Sweet Success

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Marine & Family ProgramsMay 2014

Please contact CYTP for subsidized child care eligibility & rates for children placed in Off-base Family Child Care homes.

Current Openings: Infants: Alexandria (2), Falls Church (1), Springfield (1); Toddlers/Pre-schoolers: Alexandria (2), Falls Church (1)

Springfield (2)

Children, Youth, and Teen Program 703–614–7332 www.mccsHH.com/CYTP.html

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15: Introduction to Virginia Medicaid Waivers — Navigating the System 11 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. Register by May 14. Free lunch refreshments provided by

19: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Brief 11 AM – 1 PM, Marine Barracks Washington, Post 5, Room 146, Washington DC. Register by May 18. This program consists of a one hour workshop plus a one hour family networking and support group.

25: Orientation Noon – 1 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. Register by May 21.

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

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5, 19: Tutor Buddy Program 11:40 AM – 1:05 PM, Barcroft Elementary School, Mentors are needed. Transportation is provided; bus departs at 11:40 AM near the pull-up bars at Cpl Terry L. Smith Gym

The School Liaison is available to provide information and resources for K-12 school aged children.

School Liaison 703-693-8378www.mccsHH.com/Liaison.html

MarineFamilyProgramsHH

Call to coordinate an individual class tailored to your questions on any subject at any time to fit your schedule.

1: Basic Budgets: Income, Expenses & Spending Plans 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

14: Credit Management 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

15: Consumer Awareness 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

21: Strategies for Car Buying 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

22: Home Buying & Mortgages 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

28: Investing: Basics of Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, TSP & Time Value of Money 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

29: Investing: Focus on Mutual Funds 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

30: Planning for Retirement From Active Duty — Then For Good 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

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

6, 13, 20, 27: Men’s Domestic Violence Intervention Group (STOP) 9 – 11 AM, 26 week program. Bldg. 12, Conference Room

7, 14, 21, 28: Anger Management 9 – 11 AM, 8 week session. Bldg. 12, Conference Room

Call for details about the Parent Child Interaction Therapy

Registration required for all classes/workshops

24 Hour Victim Advocate HOTLINE: 703-693-6611

Behavioral Health Program 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/Counseling.html

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

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

5: Triple P! Raising Confident, Competent Children 2 – 3:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

7, 14, 21, 28: Little Patriots Play Group 10 – 11 AM, USO, Indian Head, MD NPSP Play Group refreshments sponsored by

12: Cooperative Parenting & Divorce Noon – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

30: Baby Boot Camp 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Baby Boot Camp free lunch is sponsored by

19: 1-2-3 Magic™ 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

The mission of the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is to improve the quality of life of Marine families that support a member with a spe-cial need. A key component to assisting our EFMP families is our educational outreach.

The EFMP’s educational outreach strives to pro-vide meaningful workshops for families that will help educate and empower them to be the best possible

advocate for their excep-tional family member. The EFMP holds regular-ly scheduled workshops and support groups for our EFMP families. We have monthly workshops and support groups held at Henderson Hall in the

Building #12 Conference Room on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 11 AM to 1 PM. Please note that units or family groups can always request a special onsite EFMP brief or workshop at any time.

The topic for the workshop in May is Introduction to Virginia Medicaid Waivers-Navigating the System.

EFMP Educational Outreach

It will be presented by Moms In Motion, which is an organization that provides case management services for Medicaid Waiver enrollees. This session will provide attendees with a thorough overview of Virginia Medicaid Waivers.

A recent addition to our workshops is food! Navy Mutual Aid As-sociation is now sponsoring our workshops by providing free lunch refreshments for participants. Navy Mutual is also providing lunch re-freshment sponsorship for our quarterly workshop and support group held at the CBIRF/Indian Head USO Center at 14 Strauss Ave, Indian Head, Maryland. Our next workshop at CBIRF is entitled PCS: Positive Change of Schools and will be held on June 10, from 11 AM to 1 PM. The EFMP will partner with the School Liaison to give parents practi-cal tips on how to help smooth the school transition for their child with special needs.

Topics for other workshops offered though the year are Special Education 101, Planning a Special Needs Move, Exceptional Siblings: Parenting the Sibling of a Child with Special Needs, and EFMP Basics.

For more information about our EFMP workshops, support groups, and other events, email us at efmphh@usmc-mccs.org or visit our web-site at http://mccshh.com/EFMP.html.

by Debbie Baker Training, Education & Outreach Specialist,

Exceptional Family Member Program

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WELCOME ABOARDJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

OrientationTuesday, May 6 • 8 – 10:30 AM

Bldg. 21, Henderson Hall

Family Members WelcomeOptional Walking Tour of

Henderson Hall at 10:30 AMLunch at 11 AM

Free DC Tour at 12:30 PMCivilian attire recommended

Mandatory attendance for O-3 & below

Lending LockerSample items:Futons DishesPots and Pans MicrowaveCar Seats Irons & BoardsAlarm Clocks Coffee MakersToasters Vacuum Cleaners

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Saturday, May 3 11 AM – 3 PM

In front of the Marine Corps Exchange

Spring Wine FestivaluncorkedHenderson Hall

Must be 21 years old or older to taste. Please don’t drink and drive.

The VineyardWine & Spirits

6th Annual

Vineyard vendors will sampleand introduce their wines.

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U M M E RExpo

Featuring THE WORLD OF WEBER®

SATURDAY MAY 17

10 AM – 2 PM In front of the MCX

Henderson Hall

15% OFF

Weber® Grills & AccessoriesMay 16 – May 18

Gourmet Food Tastings

Saturday, May 17

Beer Tastings

Outdoor Cooking Demos

DJ Entertainment

Pulled Pork BBQ Lunch Available For Sale

11 AM – 2 PM

20% OFF

Select Gourmet Food Brands

Door Prizes — Win a Gift Card!

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