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Coast Guard crews rescue two mariners near Nasketucket Bay

Coast Guard crews rescued two mariners from a sinking vessel in Nasketucket Bay, four miles southeast of Fairhaven, Mass., April 22. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England watchstanders received notification that a 20-foot fishing vessel was taking on water at 7:30 p.m.A Coast Guard Station Woods Hole 41-foot rescue boat crew and a MH-60 Jayhawk rescue helicopter crew from Air Station Cape Cod responded immediately. Local authorities including Fairhaven Harbor Master and Fire Rescue, New Bedford Marine Police, and Towboat U.S. assisted in the search. The rescue helicopter crew located the mariners one mile from the last reported position and hoisted the two mariners from the water. The mariners were transported to Air Station Cape Cod where emergency medical services were waiting. Both mariners were reported to be in good condition. Neither mariner was wearing a life jacket when rescued. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England reminds boaters of how fortunate the two mariners were to be rescued safely. “If you go out on the water, you should take the required safety equipment and life jackets,” said Lt. John Harland, a Sector Southeastern New England watchstander. As water and air temperatures start to warm, the Coast Guard encourages the boating public and commercial mariners to remain alert and always have the correct life-saving gear aboard their vessel. With the right equipment, those in peril give themselves precious extra minutes for rescuers to arrive on scene.

Coast Guard crews locate fisherman unresponsive near Boothbay Harbor

Coast Guard crews responded to reports of a distressed 77-year-old fisherman near Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Sunday. Coast Guard and Maine Marine Patrol crews, along with several good Samaritans, responded to a call issued by another fishing vessel captain at approximately 1 p.m. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England watchstanders received notification that the 32-foot fishing vessel Sea Foam was found abandoned south of Spruce Point in Linekin Bay. Two Coast Guard rescue boat crews from Station Boothbay Harbor, and an MH-60 Jayhawk rescue helicopter crew from Air Station Cape Cod, responded immediately. The helicopter crew located the fisherman unresponsive at 3:15 p.m. one mile south of Squirrel Island. Coast Guard and Maine Marine Patrol boat crews transferred the fisherman to Station Boothbay Harbor where emergency medical crews were waiting.“There was a great amount of collective effort involved from the outset and included both rescue crews and many local good Samaritans,” said Capt. Christopher Roberge, commander of Sector Northern New England. “Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”

April 15, 2012 the 101st Regiment Commanded by Colonel Charles Perenick Jr, home to both the Regional Training Institute and the nations’ oldest state run Military Academy the Massachusetts Military Academy, hosted the Regiments’ Laser Brick Courtyard Unveiling. The initiative that started 1 year ago on April 15, 2011 drew family and friend from as far as Old Orchard Beach Maine and was attended by over 100 civilians. The ceremony began precisely at 11AM on a beautiful 75 degree morning. The Voices of Freedom which is the a cappella section of the 215th Army Band opened the event with the singing of the Star Sparkled Banner, followed by a ceremonial firing of the Academy’s 75 MM pack howitzer. MG L Scott Rice, the current Adjutant General for the Massachusetts National Guard, was the keynote speaker and conveyed his honor and respect to those in attendance

Story & photos by COL Chuck Perenick101st Regiment (RTI)

as well as to recognize the names and the contributions of those who were engraved on the 133 bricks that make up the courtyard. Colonel Chuck Perenick the Commander of the 101st Regiment and Commandant to the Massachusetts Military Academy was the host for the event. “Today by your applause I will know if I have properly conveyed the spirit of this event, The Laser Etched Courtyard pays respect to soldiers, past and present as well as to the family members who support soldiers of all branches of the military.” Perenick received a robust round of applause. Sale of bricks for the courtyard located behind 5222 Turpentine Ave Camp Edwards is an ongoing event. If interested in buying a brick contact MSG Attilio Raffa at 508-233-7325 or at Attilio.C.Raffa @us.army.mil

Massachusetts Military Academy, hosts the Regiments’ Laser Brick Courtyard Unveiling.

USCG Air Station Cape Cod welcomes two new employees to the MWR staff; Deborah Campbell - Youth Program Coordinator and Mitch Weathers – Assistant Recreation Specialist. Deborah is a local resident of Sandwich. She has worked for several municipal recreation departments, YMCAs, after school programs and residential camps. Deborah is looking forward to meeting and working with the base community through 4H and Boys & Girls

club programs. Expect new and special activities for the “tweens”! Mitch has moved here from Kirkland AFB, Albuquerque New Mexico, where he worked for the Air Force as the Sports Director for the past three years. Mitch spent many years as a Parks & Recreation Director in northern New Hampshire. Air Station Cape Cod is somewhat of a homecoming for Mitch as he was born and raised just over the bridge in southern Mass. Mitch, who is prior service Air Force, will be operating the bowling alley and assisting with the adult sport leagues

Deborah Campbell, USCG MWR Youth Program Coordinator and Mitch Weathers, USCG MWR Assistant Recreation Specialist.Story & photo by Candace LeBlanc

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The things we leave behind

Greetings! It’s that time of year again! The time when we switch the windows to screens, dust off the patio furniture and prepare for warmer weather! In the South, this is the time of year that my Mom would get the whole family into the “Spring cleaning” routine. It involved switching out clothes from winter to Spring and dusting the corners that hadn’t seen the light of day since last year. It’s a great concept to extend into every part of our lives. Spring implies new life, warmer weather and the chance to begin fresh. Take time to spruce up your place. I’ve included a few questions to ask when clearing out items you don’t use.

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So close to the end of our tour of duty here at the Massachusetts Military Reservation, and with my successor preparing even now to assume command of the 6th Space Warning Squadron, I cannot help but reflect on the friends we’ve made and the things that we’ll leave behind when I relinquish the guidon that represents this phenomenal team. Roughly 2,700 years ago, Aesop said, “When all is said and done, more is said than done.” Some insights never lose their relevancy. For sure, we can all think of instances where individuals have gone through the motions of declaring their friendship and support, but failed to answer the bell at a crucial moment, or faltered in the long, arduous persistence that success and victory sometimes require. In stark contrast, some friends commit without fanfare or expectation of reciprocal benefit, then humble us with their unwavering dedication and spirit of service. Such friends I’ve found here. Again and again, when we have found ourselves in need, our MMR team mates in Camp Edwards, the 102d Intelligence Wing, and USCG Air Station Cape Cod have been johnny-on-the-spot; whether it

was expertise, equipment, facilities, or administration, their deeds on a moment’s notice have spoken more clearly than words could. Even on a personal level, our Coast Guard neighbors on base have been gracious and welcoming from the day we arrived. Our friends in the Otis Civilian Advisory Council are cut from the same cloth. In over 20 years of active duty service, I have not seen their equal as a booster organization. Their selfless efforts to support and recognize our service members year after year are truly remarkable and, along with other ordinary citizens and leaders in the local community, they help make the MMR feel more like home for all of us. Friendship like that and all the wonderful attractions of Cape Cod and New England life will make leaving here bittersweet. We’ll leave behind our visits to the creameries on so many summer nights, the seemingly endless beaches, and the unique pride and identities of the Cape Cod townships and villages. Perhaps because of the colonial roots here, Cape and New England residents have a distinct

and uncommon interest and sense of ownership in their civic lives that underscores the principle of government of and by the people. We’ll leave behind the lobster (I did my best to eat it all) and the Cape Cod League, trips to Fenway and Patriot Place, walks on the canal, and bike rides down the Shining Sea. With so many military moves now under our belt, we’ve grown accustomed to learning, embracing and then inevitably surrendering the opportunities of each locale. Over time I’ve learned not to mourn those temporary conditions, and instead to appreciate the intangible things we leave behind as well as those we get to take with us. Regardless of where we go in life, we don’t completely leave behind anything that touches us; the imprint of poignant and meaningful acts permanently changes who we are for the better. In turn, we always leave behind a little of ourselves in those whose lives we impact, and in our deeds. For better or worse, our deeds live on in others.

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THERE’S A REASON WHY THEY CALL IT A “LIFE PRESERVER” Boating is for the most part, supposed to be a “fun” recreational and enjoyable pastime. Millions of boaters go out every year to enjoy their time on the water with their family, friends or even co-workers. It is usually when people go out on the water and maybe go fishing, or just cruising (sailing?) on the high, or preferably not so high seas. What a feeling it is to have a warm summer wind in your face or to have the calm of a lapping sea splashing against the side of you boat. Or how about watching a beautiful sunset drop down on the horizon with its’ spectacular array of colors… It is nature’s way of painting a picture for us on as wide a canvas that an artist could dream of. It truly can be a relaxing venue that can calm your nerves and put all your troubles on hold for a few hours. But boating can and should be serious business. Now I’m going to try and not bore you or drag you down with a bunch of sobering and scary statistics, but there are some numbers that we absolutely should talk about. Over the last six boating seasons, Massachusetts has had 426 reported boating accidents, or 71 per year. Worse, the number of boating fatalities has been 67, or an average of 11 per year. Of those 67, almost 75% WERE NOT wearing life jackets and about half of the 426 accidents involved small boats. The message to me seems clear; wear your life jacket and you stand an excellent chance of not only enjoying your time on the water, but you’ll be able live to tell about it! Despite the Boating Educational efforts of such organizations as the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Massachusetts Environmental Police, the message is not always received, despite herculean efforts by these organizations to do so. With today’s computers and advanced communications in technology (can you say twitter?) how is it we cannot get the public to pay attention to our life saving message? Well we are all desperately trying to get the word out, but sometimes it is just not enough. It is incumbent upon each and every one of us, who steps foot on a vessel to make the right choice, and the right choice is to WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET. When I was a young sailor attacking the challenges of Buzzards Bay, my Dad made a deal with me. He helped me buy an old clunker of a boat which I fixed up and spent almost every conceivable minute of the summer on it fishing and boating. But there was one big caveat that my Dad required. I had all of the safety gear imaginable (no cell phones back in the 70’s folks!) for the boat and the most important one being my life jacket. He bought me a Type III life jacket and the deal was, you go out on the boat, you wear your PFD. (Personal Flotation Device). Now maybe there were some things that I cut corners on when it came to curfews or chores, but this one was non-negotiable. So without hesitation I wore my PFD whenever I went out on my boat and being a teenager, there were more than a few times I was glad that my Dad made the deal with me. Like the time I was on my brothers sailboat and the boom swung across unexpectedly, bashed me in the head and sent me flying, leaving me trapped under the sail and a bit woozy. I didn’t really think I was in any danger; my brother pulled me out from under the sail. I was a bit groggy, but we had a good laugh and continued on with our sail. But maybe it would have been a whole different story if I hadn’t been wearing my jacket. It kept me afloat making me easy target for my brother to spot so he could then pull me back on to the boat. A different story or outcome it indeed could have been… After graduating from high school I joined the Coast Guard and served for 22 years, before retiring in 1998. Not surprisingly, I spent my career driving boats, conducting law enforcement (mostly Boating Safety and Maritime Fishery Law Enforcement) and in the latter stages of my career I was an instructor for the Coast Guard teaching Boating,

Search and Rescue and Fisheries Law Enforcement. It seemed like a natural progression for me, and oh what a Wikipedia chest of sea stories I accumulated over the years! I remember one rescue case at the hazardous inlet in Shinnecock Long Island, New York where a sailing vessel sank and capsized trying to make it across the breaking surf over a treacherous sand bar. When we retrieved the victims from the water, the first survivor handed one of our crewmembers his cat! Now that’s dedication to your pet, and no not he or the other survivors (nor the cat) was wearing a life jacket. Now that story had a good ending, as everyone was rescued. Unfortunately, many of the stories did not end with such joy. So after my stint in the Guard, I made the transition in 1998 to the Massachusetts Environmental Police (EPO). Yes I landed in a good spot, after completing the police academy I was assigned as a Coastal Officer to the New Bedford area for my first 8 years and I have spent the last 6 years working on Cape Cod. So as far as Boating Safety goes, I went from the frying pan and right into the fire. Now a fair portion of my job is boating enforcement and education. Something I truly enjoy and am proud to be a part of. Now I have my 22 years of Coast Guard sea stories (which are all true!) to add to my 14 years of EPO stories to share with everyone and anyone who will listen. So here’s my story (message) and I’m sticking to it! But first let’s discuss a little more about your best friend on the boat, your life jacket! First check all the safety equipment on your boat before you leave the dock and make sure it is ready to go if you ever need it an emergency. Stuff happens quickly when you’re out on the water! Usually you don’t get any do-overs; you have to be prepared for any and all situations. So let’s talk about that life saver, you’re PFD. I use the acronym R-A-G-S. R is for readily accessible, do not keep your life jackets wrapped in plastic or stowed in a nice zippered up bag down below where you can’t get to it in a hurry. A is for approved, all life jackets must be U.S. Coast Guard approved. G and S are for the fact they must be in good and serviceable condition, in other words, no rips or tears, or water logged jackets here! You want a floating device, not an extra anchor! And make sure that your life jacket fits you and is the appropriate size for the individual wearing it. Follow these simple steps and you will be part of the “In Crowd” who not only practices safe boating, but you will be part of message to help promote boating safety. Just by the fact you’ll be on your boat and setting the example for others to follow. Welcome Aboard! My message is simple and I’m guessing you might even nail it on the first try, when I teach boating classes; I come out with my inflatable suspenders on (a department issued life jacket that inflates upon being submersed in the water) and tell the class this.Okay, here’s the whole class in a nutshell: WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET AT ALL TIMES ON YOUR BOAT! Short, sweet and simple.Are there any other questions

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By LTC (Ret) Brian F. Sullivan

Despite all of this, the military policemen of the 127th MP Company/93rd MP Battalion did a truly outstanding job of maintaining order and discipline. The story of returning Vietnam veterans not being given the “welcome home” they deserved is all too familiar. In my case, I was the officer in charge of a prisoner shipment from Long Binh Jail to the Presidio in San Francisco and from there to The Castle at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. In July 1971, when I landed in California, my MPs and I met with jeers and derision, while our prisoners were greeted with empathy by the airport’s “flower children.” My hope today is that the 50th anniversary will give Americans an opportunity to make amends and pay Vietnam veterans the respect they deserve, to include our brave military policemen who served with honor during that conflict.

A ReflectionThe dying boy’s eyes pleaded with me as he gasped, “GI, I be OK?”I lied. “Ya, you be OK, no sweat.” His blood soaked the shirt of my jungle fatigues and dripped from my hands. As I lifted him into the ambulance, life slowly ebbed from the limp body, while mortar rounds slammed into the ARVN (Army Republic of South Vietnam) induction center in Qui Nhon. It was the night of February 22, 1971. Emotions had to be submerged. The image of a tough, seasoned Military Police lieutenant had to be portrayed. But, back in the solitude of my hooch, it was different. There it all came rushing back and I just kept repeating over and over again, “It don’t mean nothin’!” It was a coping mechanism that allowed me to survive the horror, bury my rage and go on with the task at hand. By then the war was increasingly seen as unwinnable. Military morale was as low as at any point in our history. “Ticket punchers”, who needed to knock off a tour of duty

Men of the 127th Military Police Company, Qui Nhon, Vietnam 1970

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in country to enhance their careers, infested our military leadership. Meanwhile, back home, our politicians failed to support us and the peace movement led to disgust for the war and our soldiers who fought it. As a result, we were no longer fighting to stem the tide of communism. Patriotism had waned. Who wanted to be the last American soldier to die in Vietnam? We were now fighting for each other – our brothers in arms. Memorial Day 2012 will see the Department of Defense (DOD) commemorate the 50th anniversary of our country’s entry into the Vietnam War, with ceremonies in Washington, D.C. The major focus is to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their sacrifice on behalf of our nation. The commemoration period will run until 2023, during which the service of Vietnam veterans and their contributions will be highlighted. The pending anniversary causes me to pause and reflect back upon my own tour of duty from October 1970 to July 1971 in Qui Nhon, Republic of South Vietnam. I

Top: Combined Police Patrol Patch, Qui Nhon, 127th Military Police CompanyBottom: Patrol Boat River Patch (PBR)

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was assigned to the 127th Military Police Company/93rd MP Battalion. Our mission was to maintain law and order in that coastal city in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam. It was a key supply point for U.S. forces, who would transport ammunition and the other necessities of war throughout the central provinces. The 93rd MP Battalion had an exciting mission. In addition to discipline, law and order (DL&O), we also provided Patrol Boat River (PBR) security of Qui Nhon harbor and road clearance/convoy escort with V-100 armored cars and gun jeeps along Highway 1 from Tuy Hoa in the south to Landing Zone English in the north and along Highway 19 from Bon Son west to Pleiku and An Khe. By 1970/1971 Qui Nhon was a powder keg, ready to explode. The Vietnamization program had begun whereby missions were being transferred to the Army Republic of South Vietnam (ARVN). U.S. troop withdrawal was on the fast track and the fewer American units, the more dangerous the city became.

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It wasn’t just the Viet Cong or the cowboys (Vietnamese street thugs) that our military police had to worry about. In more instances than not, it was our own soldiers. Racial discord, combat refusals, drug use, fraggings (killing unpopular officers/sergeants with a fragmentation grenade), AWOLS (Absent Without Leave) and desertions were all on the rise. Despite all of this, the military policemen of the 127th MP Company/93rd MP Battalion did a truly outstanding job of maintaining order and discipline. The story of returning Vietnam veterans not being given the “welcome home” they deserved is all too familiar. In my case, I was the officer in charge of a prisoner shipment from Long Binh Jail to the Presidio in San Francisco and from there to The Castle at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. In July 1971, when I landed in California, my MPs and I met with jeers and derision, while our prisoners were greeted with empathy by the airport’s “flower children.” My hope today is that the 50th anniversary will give Americans an opportunity to make amends and pay Vietnam veterans, my brothers in arms, the respect they earned.

1LT Sullivan horsing around on patrol in Qui Nhon 1971

Checking out a Vietnamese fishing boat.

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Special Performances by Former State Trooper Dan Clarkand The Brian Boru Pipe Band

Printed at the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Print Shop

The Otis Fish & Game Club in partnership with the Massachusetts Division of Fish & Wildlife and the Massachusetts Army National Guard/Camp Edwards where honored once again to host the Massachusetts Youth Turkey Hunt Day (April 28) at the Massachusetts Military Reservation (MMR) on Cape Cod. We had eighteen outstanding young sportsmen/women (Ages 12 – 17) along with there mentors participate and five young hunters where successful. All participates and volunteers had a great time and look forward in hosting it again next year.

Story & photos by Michael J. Veloza, PresidentOtis Fish & Game Club Inc.

Otis Fish and Game Club host Massachusetts Youth Turkey Hunt Day

Effective May 1, 2012, the Department of Defense (DOD) will expand military drug testing of the more commonly abused prescription drugs, to include pain killers and anti-anxiety drugs. Benzodiazepines, Oxycodone and Oxymorphone are among the new drugs tested. Common names for these include but are not limited to Vicodin, Percocet, OxyContin, Valium, Xanaz and Klonapin. They are potentially highly addictive and their use outside of medical supervision places the military member and their comrades at risk. Servicemembers who are using prescription drugs that have not been prescribed or given by their health care provider are encouraged to voluntarily seek medical treatment and rehabilitation for themselves in a military medical treatment facility on a self-referral basis prior to the initiation of testing for these drugs. Our DOD and military department policies state that individuals who do not self-refer for treatment and are subsequently identified as positive for controlled substances for which they do not have a valid prescription may be considered in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for drug misuse/abuse. Prescription drugs are inappropriately used when they are used outside their intended purpose, beyond their prescribed dates, in excess of the prescribed dosing regimen, or when a servicemember uses another individual’s prescribed medications. Military members seeking substance use counseling can talk to their doctor, chain of command or self-refer to the substance abuse programs in their service. In addition, Military One Source has contracted civilian counselors that provide confidential assessment and counseling to military personnel and their families. Military One Source can be contacted at 1-800-342-9647, or through the web at: WWW.MILITARYONESOURCE.COM/MOS/ABOUT/COUNSELINGSERVICES.ASPX.A Note on Supplements: As a general guideline regarding supplements, make sure the supplement is manufactured in the U.S. in an FDA certified lab. Please note that the FDA doesn’t “approve” supplements, however if it is mass marketed in the U.S., there is a level of security. You should always consult your doctor, take only the directed amount and read all you can about it before taking anything not prescribed to you as there are usually contraindications and warnings that go along with anything you ingest .For questions, please call your Substance Abuse Program Coordinator, Tech. Sgt. Beverly Duhamel at 508-233-6690.

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Cape Cod Christian Women’s Connection You are cordially invited to a luncheon filled with hope and inspiration. This event will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm at the Canal Club, 100 Trowbridge Rd. in Bourne. The price of the luncheon is $15 per person. Our feature will be William “Billy” Bishop, President/CEO and Director of Outreach Services for the non-profit group, “Homeless not Hopeless.” Billy will speak about an organization formed by and for the homeless. Our music feature will be the singing duo, “A Father and a Son,” Jalon and Dennis Fonseca from East Sandwich, MA. Our inspirational speaker, Lori Proctor, from Hatchville, MA will share “Filling the Inner Void.” Because of hurts, disappointments and grief in her life, Lori spent years filling the space deep inside with all the wrong things. After drugs and addiction, her journey took her to a lonely crossroad and her choice of direction led to the One who filled that void inside. To make your reservations, or for further details and questions, contact Cally at 508-563-6235 or Marla at 508-563-7709. Reservations can also be made, via e-mail, at ccwomensconnection@gmail.com.

All active duty women and spouses of active duty men serving on the Massachusetts Military Reservation. Be our special guests for an evening fun, gratitude and thanks. There will be dinner, music, a fashion show, door prizes, appreciation gifts, and an inspirational speaker from Roanoke Virginia. This event will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, from 6 pm - 8 p.m. at the Canal Club, 100 Trowbridge Rd., Bourne. What is the cost? There is no cost to you -- it is absolutely free! All of us at Cape Cod Christian Women’s Connection want this to be your evening where we say thank you for your service to our country. For questions and reservations RSVP to Donna Blackman at 508-420-3780 or by e-mail at dblackma@comcast.net This event is sponsored by Cape Cod Christian Women’s Connection, a non-profit, non-denominational organization affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

The German American Club of Cape Cod invites you to attend our May Dinner Dance on May 12, 2012 at the Fraternal Lodge, 1989 Falmouth Road (Route 28) Centerville, MA. Social hour 5:30 PM, Dinner at 6:30. Dancing from 6:00 to 10:00. Music by Alpenblumen. The Menu consist of a Veggie Tray, Roast Pork, Red Cabbage, Roasted Potatoes, Applesauce, Coffee, Tea and Dessert. Wine, Beer and Soda cash bar. A charge of $22.00 per person made payable to the German American Club of Cape Cod should be sent to Leonard Klein, 402 Winslow Gray Road, West Yarmouth, MA 02673. Phone 508-394-0744. Reservation deadline is May 8, 2012

The Catholic Cancer Support Group at Our Lady of Victory will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory, 230 South Main Street Centerville. The Support Group is faith based but all are welcome: cancer patients, survivors, family and friends. Reservations are not needed. The meeting will start with a Mass and Anointing of the Sick at Our Lady of Victory Church at 6 p.m., and then it moves over to the Parish Center. This month, there is no outside speaker, but rather a social hour: conversation, support, and sharing information. For more information, contact Mary Lees at (508) 771-1106 or contact the Parish Office at (508) 775-5744.

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ASCC MWR May Daily Event Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

WeeklyMWREvents

Various Cardio Workout 11:30a

@AFRB*

4p B&G Club Power Hour @X-Winds

Various Cardio

Workout 11:30a

@AFRB*

4p 4H @X-Winds

Various Cardio Workout 11:30a

@AFRB*

Youth Golf 4-5p

@FalconDriving Range

Early Bird Bowling 4-6p

Various Cardio Workout 11:30a

@AFRB*

Spring Youth Bowling League

4-5p

Early Bird Bowling 5-6p

3-2-1 Bowling 5-9p

Cycling Time Trials Meet @Army Gym

5:00a

Various Cardio Workout 11:30a

@AFRB*

Early Bird Bowling 4-6p

Red Pin Bowling 4-10

Free Pizza Friday @ Youth Lounge 6p

Ages 8-16

Early Bird Bowling 4-6p

Open Bowling 4-10p

14H Bike Rodeo 4:00 at

Crosswinds - bring bike and

helmet

2 3Spring Youth

Bowling League 7 weeks, Thursdays,

May 3 - 14 June Free registration, contact Candy

open to first 30 kids

4 5Welcome Back

Scramble@Falcon

6 7 8 9 10 11 CDC Picture Day

4H Walk for Health Kids 5:30p Canal 

Sandwich Parking Lot 

12Date Night Movie @Roxy

13You Go Girl

Mother’s Day 5k

11am start

14 15 16 Ticket Office

Open

17 18Family

Dollar Bowling Night

19

20 21 22

4HCommunity

Service Project @VA

Cemetery 4:00

Help place flags along

the Memorial Trail!

23 24 25 26

Duathlon

*AFRB: Air Force Racquetball Building

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Falcon Golf Course Open

7a-7p Seven Days a Week

Adult Softball League starts 14 May, still space on teams.  Games are played 

Mon ‐ Thu at CG Tabor Field and the AF Field. 

Ticket Office Closed

Ticket Office /Gear Issue

Closed

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