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Dear Families,
Depending on your opinion, February is either a special time to celebrate love or a petty holiday that makes florists tons of money. Regardless of your stance on Valentine's Day, February is a great time to refocus on your passions, whether they are your marriage, kids, career, or hobbies. It is also a great time to look inward and find ways to love yourself!
In the Marine Corps Family Team Building office, we have mothers (an expectant one too!), wives, dog lovers, outdoor and fitness enthusiasts, shopaholics, foodies, reading fanatics, college professors and students. We, just like military spouses, have diverse interests and hobbies, but we are united by the passion to equip military families with resilience for this lifestyle.
As this month reminds us to love well, we encourage you to take time to rediscover and invest in your own passions. This month, Marine Corps Family Team Building is offering programs for personal growth, including the Career Building workshop on February 24th and a GED Info Session on February 25th. If you are looking to boost communication in your marriage, check out our Couples Communication Workshop on February 10th. And for parents we are offering opportunities to enhance your kids' resilience in the Marine Corps, in your own parenting skills through our Parenting and Deployment Class on February 24th, or the ongoing Hearts Apart Deployment Support groups and LINKS sessions.
Regardless of your passions or interests, Marine Corps Family Team Building is here to empower love for yourself, your family, your work, and your hobbies. This month, don't hesitate to buy yourself some chocolate and remember that regardless of the month or season, love inspires us to BLOOM. Your MCFTB Team,
Kate, Bekah, Brooke, Sarah, & Jenny |
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Calendar of Events
All classes are free, include free childcare, and are located in Building 598 (next to Commissary) unless otherwise noted. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Please call us at 269-6550.
Hearts Apart Deployment Support
Little Hearts Apart (Ages 3-5): Every Wednesday, 10-10:45. Building 699. Weekly class for children with a deployed parent. Kids will learn strategies to cope through games, stories, crafts and other fun activities.
Hearts Apart for Kids (K-5th): NEW SESSION ADDED TO MEET DEMAND! Every Wednesday, 4-4:45 and 5-5:45, Building 699. Weekly class for children with a deployed parent. Kids will learn strategies to cope through games, stories, crafts and other fun activities.
Hearts Apart: Coffee Hour: A weekly gathering for spouses and significant others with a deployed Marine. Meet new friends, discuss deployment issues, and gain insight and support from others. Every Wednesday, 10-11am. Building 699 (Registration not required). Interested in a group that meets in the evenings? Please call!!
February
Cyberbullying: Protecting Our Children: Yuma schools and our military kids and teens are not immune to cyberbullying. Come learn more about this serious type of bullying and how you can protect your children. February 9, 6-7:30. Sonoran Pueblo.
Couples Communication: Prepare for deployments and separation. Walk away with practical ways to improve your communication and enhance your marriage even when apart. , February 10, 6-8pm.
Volunteer Recruitment: We need you! Come learn more about becoming a LINKS volunteer. February 17th, 9-11am.
Career Building Workshop: This informative workshop will cover resume writing, interviewing tips and techniques, and explore career opportunities. February 24, 9-11am. Building 850.
Parenting & 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. February 24, 6-8pm.
Strong and Fit Kids: Parents and kids together learn about ways to get active and stay healthy together. February 25, 4-5:30. Building 598.
GRE Prep Information Session: Interested in earning your GED? Come learn more about the new GED program on base. February 25th, 10-11am. Building 850.
How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk or Jerkette: Finding lasting love is not about luck. Learn strategies to balance your heart and head in order to find a healthy relationship. February 28, 8-12pm.
March
4 Lenses for Couples: Understand personality differences, including your own, and learn how to better connect to your spouse. March 9th, 6-8pm.
Basic Spanish and Yuma Culture: Learn basic Spanish words and phrases and get introduced to the local Yuma culture. Four part series. March 1, 8, 15, 22, 9-11am.
Tell Me A Story: Each child will receive a free book and an evening of fun activities and food that align with the story. SgtMaj Stanford is guest reader! March 11, 5-7pm. Community Center.
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. March 15, 6-8pm.
Who Moved My Cheese? A class on conquering change based on the bestselling book. Perfect for military families facing moving, deployments, and other life changes. March 29th, 6-8:30pm.
L.I.N.K.S.
L.I.N.K.S. Volunteer Information Session: Interested in volunteering? Come learn more! February 17, 9-11am
L.I.N.K.S. for Marines: February 15 and March 17, 9:00am-4:00pm
L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses: March 22, 9-5pm
L.I.N.K.S. for Couples: February 8, 9-5pm
L.I.N.K.S. for Kids: A monthly club on Monday's. February 7 & March 7, 2:30-4:00pm
L.I.N.K.S. for Tweens & Teens: A monthly club! February 8 & March 8, 5:30-7:00 |
Personal Growth
Valentine's Day doesn't have to be just for lovers, it can also be a time to focus on self-respect and personal growth. This February, Marine Corps Family Team Building, along with the Lifelong Learning Center, is pleased to announce two programs developed to assist those looking to create new avenues of growth in their lives.
A Career Building Workshop will be held on February 24 from 9-11am. Participants will create and edit resumes, practice interview techniques, gain knowledge of local employment resources, and much more.
On February 25 from 10-11am, MCFTB and the Lifelong Learning Center will hold an informational brief regarding the new GED Connections program. This free, self-paced program will afford participants the opportunity to prepare for the General Education Development (GED) exam.
Childcare will be provided for both events with registration. To register contact Sarah at 269-6547. |
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Cyberbullying and MCAS Yuma Students
Yuma schools and our military children and teens are not immune to cyberbullying. The use of technology (Facebook, texting, emails, etc..) to hurt others is occurring amongst our youth in growing numbers. In an effort to raise awareness, a retired City of Yuma Police detective and current victim advocate will address such issues as recognizing the signs of cyberbullying, preventing cyberbullying and much more. This presentation will be held February 9th from 6:00-7:30pm at the Sonoran Pueblo. Childcare available with registration. For more information or to register for childcare, call 269-6502. |
Military Relationships
You may have heard, "relationships are not a destination, but a journey." Is there a roadmap to a healthy relationship? No, but whether just starting out, getting through a deployment, or even if you have been married awhile, MCFTB and the Chaplain's provide opportunities at every point on your journey for guidance, resources and insight for bettering your relationships as a military couple. The timeline here illustrates ideal times for these classes in your relationship journey.
NEW! How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk/Jerkette (Dating): The class discusses how to know what to look for in a partner, warning signs of future relationship issues, and healthy components of a successful relationship. Upcoming class: February 28th, 8-12pm
PREP (engaged-2 years married): Committed couples receive training in communication and active listening. Upcoming classes: February 2nd & 16th, 8-4pm
Couples Communication (2 years married +): Couples explore further details and practices of successful communication. Upcoming class: February 10, 6-8pm
Long Distance Love Affair (for spouses of deployed or soon to be deployed Marine): Learn to nurture your relationship even when apart from your Marine.
CREDO (2 years married +): CREDO provides tools for enhancing understanding, intimacy and communication for couples looking to strengthen and refresh their marriages.
Marriage Counseling (as needed, anytime)- Licensed counselors provided counseling, crisis intervention and short-term assistance with marital issues (269-2561)
For more information or to register for a class, call 269-6550. |
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Kids Corner
Here is some information about upcoming kids classes, as well as news from the School Liaison and Child, Youth, and Teen Program:
- Healthy Habits: Strong and Fit: Get your whole family involved in fitness. This class will combine basic fitness education and a brief fitness class to learn exercises to keep your whole family active. Families will create an at home fitness plan loaded with tons of idea to keep you moving! Healthy Habits will be held at the Community Center from 4-5:30pm on February 25th. Kids must be 5+ and be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Contact Jenny at 269-6553 for more information.
- Tell Me A Story: An event for the whole family! Each child will receive a free book and an evening of fun activities and food that align with the story. SgtMaj Stanford will be our guest reader! March 11, 5-7pm at the Community Center. Call Jenny at 269-6553 to register.
- School Enrollment: Many Charter and Private Schools in Yuma are beginning their enrollment process for the 2011-12 School Year. On February 17th, Desert View Academy will be on base at Building 598 from 2-5pm to register MCAS Yuma Families. Call the School Liaison for more information, 269-5373.
- Friday Night Care at the CDC is back once a month. Call the CDC at 269-2350 for more information.
- Free Childcare for Families with a Deployed Marine is now two Saturdays a month. Call the CDC at 269-2350 for more information.
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MCFTB classes and events are always free. CHILDCARE is also available FREE of charge with advanced registration.
Registration for our classes is required by calling 269-6550 or by emailing us here! |
Hours & Location
8am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday Bldg. 598
(Next To Commissary) Visit MCFTB at www.mccsyuma.org |
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MCFTB Facebook: Coming March 1st!
Starting March 1st, MCFTB will have a Facebook site! Check out March's Bloom for more information. |
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Free Scrapbooking Materials!
The Yuma Family Readiness Officers are hosting a Scrapbooking Party this Saturday, February 5th all day at the Community Center. Free albums, paper and more will be available. Bring your photos and get creative! To register, call Sandra at 269-6401. |
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Basic Spanish Class coming in March! 
Interested in learning basic Spanish? This four part class is taught by a qualified MCAS Yuma Spouse and is sure to be fun and informative! March 1, 8, 15, and 22. 9-11am. Call 269-6547 now to register!! |
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PREP
Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) teaches newly married and soon to be married couples how to effectively communicate, work together, manage conflict, and preserve and enhance commitment and friendship. Offered monthly by the MCAS Yuma's Chaplains. Call 269-2371 for more information or to register
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