Forecast - Fall Joint Leisure Services Guide - DCMilitary.com

FORECAST •Fall 2007
A
sthe leaves begin to turn, Henderson Hall
turns toits talented staff of recreation planners
for activities Marines in the National
CapitalRegionarecertain toenjoy.September
brings the start of the fall sports schedule, which consists
thisyearof indoorsoccer,intramuralflagfootball,
and intramural basketball. The season runs through
Decemberand isfree toparticipating teams.
Speaking of sports,Henderson Hall’sITTOfficehasa
limited numberof Redskinstickets forsale available on
the 15thofthe monthforactiveduty Marines(the 16th
for all other authorized patrons) preceding the month
in whichthe gamesareplayed.Pricesrange from $60 to
$115. ITT is located on the ground floor of the Marine
CorpsExchange,next toCustomerService.
OntapforSat.,Oct.6,isHenderson Hall’sOktoberfest
in Marine Club. Featuring live entertainment and
authenticGermancuisine,thiseventpromisestobea
good time forall. Dancethe ChickenDanceand join in
the sing-along of Germanfavorites.Doorprizeswill be
awarded throughout the evening,and everyone gets an
Oktoberfest favor.Tickets go on sale September 1at
Marine Cluband ITT.
Friday night, Oct. 12, Semper Fit puts on the fights
with aBoxing Brawl highlighting inter-service rivalry.
Everyone isinvited tosee amateur boxingatits best in
Smith Gym-free! Later in October,adults are welcome
atthe Halloween partyheld on the 31st in Marine Club.
As always, there will be prizes for the best costume,
refreshments,entertainment-ahowling good time! The
eventisfree.
Aprogramofnoteduring the “season of giving” isthe
Adopt-a-Family Program administered by Marine and
Family Services. National CapitalRegion Marine familieswho
areexperiencing financialhardship atthe holiday
season are encouraged to become aware ofthis
program,whichprovidesafood basketatThanksgiving
and gifts forthe holidays.Thosewho wishtobesponsored
or tosponsor afamily may contact Marine and
Family Services at (703) 614-7200 or visit www.mccshh.com/Adopt-A-Family_Program.pdf.
Sponsors may
beindividuals,families,worksections,orothergroups.
Haven’tvisited The Vineyard yet? Well come by and
see the expansiveselection of wine and spirits,and our
cool beer cave, stocked with your favorite brews.
Accessories, fine cigars, and gift bags round out the
product selection, which our customers tell us is the
best in the region. On Nov.15, we welcome this year’s
BeaujolaisNouveauwithaspeciallunchtime event.
Shoppers:markyour calendarforSat.,Nov.17.That’s
the day all serious shoppers in the National Capital
Region will be at Henderson Hall’s Marine Corps
Exchange for great savings,
early-bird specials, and the
best holiday gift merchandise
at the best
pricesaround.
Heading into the holiday
season, Marine Club
hosts its much-anticipated
Breakfast with Santa on
Saturday, December 1,
and Mrs. Santa’s
BakeshoponSat.,Dec.8.Held
in Marine Club, these two
children-centric events
provide a good time—
bring your kids or
grandkids!
Semper Fit puts
on the Jingle Bell
Jog, a fun run/walk
on Wed., Dec. 5.This is
your chancetodon holidaygearand
runlike areindeerorwalk
forthe funof
it. Participants will also
receive a tee-shirt for
participating and have
the chance to win great
prizes. After the run, brunch
will be served and games will
continue for all who can stay.
Transportation by Henderson
Hall shuttle bus will be available
from the Pentagon.
Henderson Hall’s tree
lighting is scheduled for
early December. Gather
‘round to welcome the
holiday season as
the community
comes together for
singing, merriment, and
the lighting ofthe base tree.
Refreshments will be served,
and prizes will be awarded
with aspecial grand prize to
one luckywinner.
These events plus more
Marine Corps Community
Services Henderson Hall
activities may be found at
www.mccsHH.com. Visit us
on the weband come backoften.
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