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Dear Families,
Fourth of July sparks memories of watermelon, fireworks, and curbside parades. It brings to mind kids with red Popsicle-stained lips and sticky fingers running around the yard in a haze of barbeque smoke. It is a time of celebration that brings family and friends together.
More importantly, Independence Day is a moment where the entire nation stops to remember both the cost and value of freedom. For military families, this holiday is a reminder of the very reason for which our Marines fight and their families persevere through the unique challenges of the military lifestyle: it's all for independence.
Independence is a privilege that our military personnel and their families preserve through their service. It is also a unique character trait of the men and women who hold down the home front while their Marines are away in the fight. This special holiday warrants the recognition not only of the brave men and women in uniform, but also the equally heroic family members supporting them and enabling them to fight.
If you are interested in honing your self-sufficient skills, consider joining us for a Safe at Home: Women's Self Defense class on July 22nd 6:00-8:00pm. The activity-based class will teach tips for personal safety and basic self-defense moves taught by Marine MCMAPP instructors. Or, build upon your physical strength by joining us for Friday Fit Club, which starts a new 6-week cycle on July 16th.
Thank you for supporting and enabling the fight for freedom. Marine Corps Family Team Building is constantly impressed with your independence and strength amidst the unpredictability of the Marine Corps Life. As always, we are here to help you BLOOM in shades of red, white and blue.
Your MCFTB Team,
Kate, Bekah, Brooke, Bree & Sarah
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Calendar of Events
All classes are free, include free childcare and refreshments, and are located in Building 598 (next to Commissary) unless otherwise noted. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Please call us at 269-6550.
July
4 Lenses for Couples: Understand personality differences, including your own, and learn how to better connect to your spouse. July 8th, 6:00pm-8:00pm. Parenting and the Military Lifestyle: A class for parents of children of all ages. Learn how children are impacted by moves, deployments, and separations and how you can be the best parent possible either at home or from afar. July 15th, 6:00-8:00pm
Friday Fit Club: Friday Fit Club is back by popular demand. Get a great work out and have fun in our friendly group exercise class. Every Friday July 16-August 20, 0900-1000 at the Station Gym.
Safe at Home: Women's Self Defense: Learn tips on how to stay safe at home, in your car, and when you travel when your Marine is here or deployed. You'll learn some important self defense moves as well. July 22, 6:00-8:00pm
August
Backpack Brigade/Back to School Bash: This fun back to school event will feature an ice cream social for all and free backpacks and school supplies for kids E1-E6 that registered online. Go to Marine Corps Family Team Building's website at www.mccsyuma.org for registration details. August 4th, 6:00-8:00pm at Youth Center Couples Communication: Prepare for deployments and separation. Walk away with practical ways to improve your communication and enhance your marriage even when apart. August 10, 6:00pm-8:00pm Healthy Bag Lunches: Learn easy and healthy ideas for bag lunches. Our school liaison will attend to offer other smart back to school tips for parents. August 19, 11:00am-1:00pm In the Midst for Kids: A fun workshop for children aged 6-14 to take a break from the stresses of military life. Kids will learn ways to positively cope with stress, communicate their feelings, and how to stay healthy through eating and exercise. August 21, 10:00am-12:00pm Spa Night: Stress and Coping: Recharge and relax. This fun night will equip you with ways to thrive despite the stress life throws at you. August 24th, 6:00-8:00pm Career Building Workshop: This informative workshop will cover resume writing, interviewing tips and techniques, and explore career opportunities. August 26, 9:00am-12:00pm Family Jumpstart Series Activate your Family: The more resilient a parent is to stress, the better they are able to cope with the challenges of raising children in a military family. This workshop focuses on identifying stressors in your family's life and healthy tools manage this stress. August 31, 12:00pm-3:00pm Energize your Marriage: Improve your communication and become a better listener. Learn to set priorities and goals for your family and how to stay on target. Together, these essentials will strengthen your marriage and provide tools for raising children in a military family. August 31, 5:30-8:30pm
L.I.N.K.S.
L.I.N.K.S. for Marines: July 27th & August 25th, 9:00am-4:00pm
L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses: July 20 & 21, 9:00am-12:00pm
L.I.N.K.S. for Couples: August 18 & 19, 5:00pm-9:00pm
L.I.N.K.S. for Kids and Teens: Coming in September!
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4 Lenses for Couples 
What color are you? The 4 Lenses workshop divides personality temperaments into four major "color" categories. You'll learn more about your own personality temperament and find out what your spouse's personality quirks really mean! Explore your relationship's strengths, needs, joys, and values. What are your greatest personality strengths and liabilities? Discover how your temperament influences your views on friendships, commitment, and intimacy. This fun, insightful workshop helps you to uncover it all! Registration is required, please call 269-6547. |
Moto Parenting
Learn strategies to be an effective parent during deployment. This class, facilitated by our Military Family Life Consultant, will help you understand your child and their behaviors as they cope with the unique circumstances surrounding deployment. Parents will also learn creative ways to communicate with their children during separation.
Each parent will receive a parenting "toolbox" with resources and ideas for building resilience in military children. The Military Family Life Consultant will host a brief question and answer session at the conclusion of the workshop. Couples are encouraged to attend together, if possible.
Childcare available with registration. Call Bekah at 269-6544 for more information or to register. |
 Pet Safety
As we enter the month of July, we become increasingly aware of just how extremely hot Yuma can be in the summer. Your pets rely on you to keep them safe. By following a few summer safety tips, you can ensure that your four-legged friends stay healthy this summer and enjoy those long, hot dog-days of summer.
Never leave your pet in the car. Even though it may not seem too hot outside, the inside of a vehicle can reach temperature of over 120 degrees in a matter of minutes. Make sure your pet has plenty of water. Regularly check water bowls both inside and outside of your home. Make certain that the water is cool and clean. Pets need sunscreen too. While fur can protect some of your pet's skin, they can become sunburned, particularly if they have light skin and hair. To protect your pet from being sunburned, apply sunscreen to unprotected areas like the tips of their ears, that skin around their lips, and the tip of their nose. Watch out for antifreeze. Cars can leak antifreeze onto the streets if they overheat in the summer. Antifreeze has a sweet smell and taste that animals love, but it is extremely toxic. Watch for heatstroke. Heatstroke can be fatal to your pet. If you suspect, your pet may be suffering from heatstroke, contact your veterinarian immediately. Signs of heatstroke can include: panting, staring, high fever, rapid heartbeat, collapse or vomiting. |
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Happy 4th of July!
Marine Corps Family Team Building wishes
each of you and your families a happy and safe 4th of July!!!
Go forth armed with knowledge, patriotic zeal, and these interesting 4th of July facts:
1. The Declaration of Independence begins with what words?
2. Who wrote the words of the Star Spangled Banner?
3. Which two patriots died on July 4, 1826?
4. Who was the first person to sign and has the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence?
5. In July 1776, how many people were living in the colonies?
6. Estimated number of Fourth of July cookouts last year?
7. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are familiarly known as?
8. The dollar amount of all U.S. fireworks imported?
9. Life, liberty, and _________________________________________? 10. Name a 4th of July favorite that comes on a bun.
Answer Key (NO CHEATING!!)
1. When in the course of human events
2. Francis Scott Key
3. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
4. John Hancock
5. 2.5 million
6. 150 million
7. The Bill of Rights
8. $211 million
9. And the pursuit of happiness
10. Hot Dog or Hamburger
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MCFTB classes and events are always free. CHILDCARE is also available FREE of charge. Registration is required by calling 269-6550 or by emailing us here! |
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Hours & Location
8am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday Bldg. 598
(Next To Commissary)
Visit MCFTB at www.mccsyuma.org |
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STATUS SNAPSHOT
NEWS FEED
My best advice for a new spouse is to make friends- don't isolate yourself.
Favorite summer activity in Yuma? Floating down the Colorado River!
PROFILE
Hope Klesel Married to a Marine: 15 years
In Yuma: 1 .5 years Best part of her day? Volunteering for MALS-13 & MCFTB! |
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Backpack Brigade
 Join us for this back to school bash on August 4th from 6-8pm at the Youth Center. Ice cream for all and FREE backpacks and school supplies for E1-E6 kids. Registration for backpacks required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! |
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Family Readiness Survey
The Commandant of the Marine Corps wants to know what you think! Take part in this very important survey that helps the Marine Corps know how family readiness is doing in Yuma. TAKE SURVEY HERE! |
Open Enrollment for Yuma One and Crane School Districts 
Parents who would like to enroll their children in a school outside their normal boundaries can do so now as long as their is space available. Remember, parents will have to provide transportation. Contact your School Liaison Officer, Elena McShane, for more information 928-269-5373 |
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