Newsletter October 21 - November 3
Hours of Operation: Sunday – Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Library October Monthly Highlights
Details: For more information and details click here.
NAVY MWR Digital Library
Available 24/7 365! DODMWRLibraries.org Borrow, Read, and return all online!
Tiny Tots Storytime
Time: 10 - 11 a.m., Location: MWR Library
Details: Join us for stories, music, dancing, and craft! Parent/Guardian is required to sit with child/children.
Sewing for Beginners
Time: 3 – 4 p.m., Location: MWR Library, Cost: Free, Ages: 10+
Details: Join us on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month. Learn to hand sew basic stitches and fun embroidery techniques to make your wardrobe your own! Supplies will be provided.
Adult Reading Challenges
Date: October 1 - December 31, Location: MWR Library
Details: This Quarter’s Reading Topics Are: Columbus, Halloween, Veterans, Fall, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas. Read a book with a word "Columbus" in the title, a book with a "skull" on a cover, about Vetrans/Soldiers or War, a bok with "fall" in the title, a book published in November or a Thanksgiving receipe book, about Hanukkah, about Snowmen, a book with a red or green cover or a word "Christmas" in the title. Once you have finished a book about one of the topics above, show us the book that you read and be entered into the quarterly drawing for NEX gift card.
Stay & Play
Time: 3 - 4 p.m., Location: MWR Library, Age Group: Birth - 2 years
Details: Join MWR Library on the first and third Thursday of each month for our new baby and toddler group! The group will have crafts, songs, toys and creative learning. Group is geared towards birth to 2 years. Parent/Guardian are required to stay with their children for the duration of the group.
Storybook Walk
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m., Location: Mario's Courtyard
Details: Get outside and join MWR for our Story Walk! Walk around the Fleet Park, read the story and enjoy small activities.
Kids Autumn Art Contest
Date: Nov. 2 - 30, Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Location: MWR Library
Details: Calling all artist. who love to draw, color or paint. Enter this contest for an opportunity to have your amazing artwork displayed at the Library. Drop off your artwork by Sunday, November 30. One entry per person. Winners will be announced on Sunday, December 7.
Game Time Grill will maintain regular lunch time hours from 11am - 2pm, Sunday - Thursday, until Oct 16th. More information on reopening will be released at a later date.
For up-to-date virtual class offerings, please visit our Facebook page:
https://web.facebook.com/Fleet-and-Family-Support-Center-NSA-Bahrain-282724796518
Fleet & Family Support Center October Calendar
Details: For more information and details click here.
Yoga – Sundays, 5 p.m., Thursday, 5 p.m., Aerobics Room
Cycle – Monday, 6 a.m., Tuesday, 6 a.m., Wednesday, 6 a.m., Spinning Room
Pilates – Sunday, 11 a.m., Aerobics Room
Boxing – Sunday & Tuesday, 4 p.m., Human Performance Center (Upstairs Gym)
Command PT – Monday, Tuesday, 6 a.m., Wednesday, 3 p.m., Reservation Required
Kickboxing – Monday & Wednesday, 4p.m., Aerobics Room
H.I.I.T. Training – Monday - Thursday, 9a.m., Human Performance Center (Upstairs Gym)
Step – Friday, 11 a.m., Aerobics Room
Ultimate Spin – Monday, 5:30 p.m., NSA 2
Zumba Fitness - Tuesday, 4:30p.m., Aerobics Room
Functional Fitness - Monday & Wednesday, 5p.m., NSA2 pier side
Squat Competition
Date: Oct. 1 - 30, Location: Fitness Center
Details: Make an appointment starting October 1 - 30 for specific day and time. Squat competition will consist of three attempts to complete the heaviest lift. The bar must be loaded progressively during each round/attempt on the principle of a rising bar. At no time will be the weight on the Bar be lowered.
Fire Truck Pull
Date: Thursday, October 23, Time: 4 p.m., Location: Mario's Courtyard
Details: It's fire prevention month and MWR Fitness is teaming up with NSA Bahrain Fire department. Round up your team and see if you are up for the challenge. Pull the fire truck for a maximum of 50 FT. for time. This is command versus command. Register your teams at the Fitness Center before October 16.
Details: The Bahrain School and Child & Youth Programs (CYP) have counselors available to meet with families and students to help address the following: Parenting and family issues, communication challenges, stress and anxiety, sadness, grief, and loss and everyday life issues. Consultations and trainings are free and anonymous.
Child and Youth Behavioral (MFLC): Yvette Watts +1 571-723-0135, E-mail: Yvette.watts@leidos.com
For any question contact: School Liaison Office:
Kelsey Lambert +973 1785-6719, E-mail: BahrainSL@us.navy.mil
NSA Bahrain Teen Center 2025-26 Youth of the Year Workshops
Skills for Writing Your YOY Essays
Location: Bahrain Teen Center
Date: October 22, Time: 2:30 - 4 p.m.
How to be a Confident Public Speaker
Location: Bahrain MHS
Date: October 28, Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Final Call for YOY Info
Date: November 2, Time: 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Must be a registered member of the Teen Center to join. For sign-up or questions: NSABahrainTeenCenter@us.navy.mil or call 1785-4902
CYP Annual Youth Sports Calendar 2026
Details: For more information and details click here.
For Active Duty Personnel only for daily use.
Blue Jacket Bistro is open to all personal during Special Meals only.
See what is available over the next week and effortlessly purchase
your tickets for you and the whole family!
Details: You choose it, and we will do it!!! Sailor Can now create their own trips. Every Friday & Saturday. Trips are selected on a first come first serve bases. Must have 6 sign-ups. $5 per sailor-not including planned activity or admission to any venue. Contact your SSP coordinator for more information. 439-9218
October Events Highlights:
Nintendo Switch Tournament
Date: Thursday, October 23, Time: 5:30 p.m., Location: Single Sailor Center
Details: For more information please contact the Single Sailor Center 1785-3192/9218
Last Buck Meal
Date: Thursday, October 30, Time: 11a.m., Location: Single Sailor Center, Bldg. 305
Details: Come and let the Single Sailor Center handle your lunch! While supplies last!
October Local Tour Highlights:
Group Pearl Snorkel Outing
Date: Friday, October 24,
Time: 7 - 11 a.m., Cost: $72.00
Details: Off the shores of Amwaj Islands, submerge yourself in the shallow waters of Bahrain's premiere pearl diving location where "what you find is what you keep". Outing includes all equipment, snacks, & drinks. Please note this outing could be cancelled due to weather. *Must provide your own transportation to Prince Khalifa bin Salman Park.*
Half Day City Tour
Date: Saturday, October 25
Time: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Cost: $64.75
Details: Adore picturesque stops and visit the splendors of the Al Fateh Grand Mosque, National Museum, Qal'at Al Bahrain Fort, World Trade Center (photo stop) & Bab Al Bahrain on this 4 hour tour. Base clothing policy must be observed. *Transportation provided by the tour company from the NSA pedestrian gate.*
Nightmare on Spine Street Booth Decorating
Date: Thursday, October 30, Time: Noon - 4 p.m., Location: NSA "Spine" and Mario's Courtyard
Details: All commands and base affiliated groups are encouraged to decorate a booth for Nightmare on Spine Street. Limited number of booths available. Register at the Community Recreation Office by Sunday, October 26.
Bingo Nights Jackpot
Wednesday, October 22, Bingo Jackpot will be $7,000.00 in 51 Calls.
Current Limited Time Offers
Details: All are located in bldg. 261
Oasis Grill Lunch Specials (Hot Line)
Date: Weekdays, Location: Oasis Grill, Bldg. 261
Details: The Oasis Grill has daily specials on their hotline throughout the week! Each day is a different delicious option for you to choose from and enjoy during your lunch time break!
Sunday: Caribbean | Monday: Latin Cuisine | Tuesday: Southern | Wednesday: Cajun | Thursday: Italian
Hours of Operation: Saturday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Services Offered
CPR
Driving License
EFT
Rent Cheques
BD Cheque Stop Payment Charges
Credit Card Advances
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle Ownership Transfer
Vehicle Export
Vehicle Insurance
Duty Free Certificate
Electricity
Telephone Services
Traffic Offence
Foreign Currency
Westren Union
For more information please contact the Dinar Exchange 1785-6495
Located in Freedom Souq, Building 261, Second Floor
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