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Get Connected Clubs is available to all individuals at all levels to participate in activities of common interest and benefit JB MDL military, civilians, families, retirees, and associated personnel. Connect with others and build new recreational hobbies, events and activities.
Have fun doing what you love to do with others!
For more information email us at - 87ABW.CSC.GetConnected@us.af.mil at 609-754-5718.
Amtgard: Chapter of Eastern Pine Camp
Description: A group dedicated to LARPing. The group uses the Amtgard rules and is associated with the National Organization. The group has a medieval focus donning era appropriate clothes, practicing fighting styles with foam based weaponry, and teaching arts/sciences. No restrictions on participation except underage with fighting.
Meetings/Location: Bi-weekly on Saturdays at 1330 - Crowshaw Park, Wrightstown, NJ
Contact Info: The Facebook group is Eastern Pine Camp. https://www.facebook.com/groups/646373519575058/?ref=share
JBMDL Book Club
Description: Enjoy a good book, conversation, and good company with the JBMDL Book Club. We meet monthly and will select our next book to read together at meetings. Everyone welcome. Great times for all!
Join our JBMDL Book Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/2552933088146574/
Meeting dates and times: Scheduled with input of our Book Club Members during monthly club meetings.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Description: Brazilian Kiu-Jitsu is a martial art that is rapidly growing in popularity and influence show cased in many combative sports and mixed-martial arts competition. The primary objective of BJJ focuses on personal defense and safety, escape of unwanted situations and positions, control of a situation / physical altercation allowing for transition to submission of an opponent. Most of BJJ is centered around self-defense and neutralizing an opponent most often with submission grappling. The BJJ Club meetings will usually involve some instruction and live-action "rolling". Creating a safe and welcoming environment is of greatest importance allowing participation of people of all levels of experience. Come check us out, leave your ego at the door and get ready to have some fun.
Meets: TBD (looking weekly MWF at 0530-0630 Location: TBD
Point of Contact: Eric Stevens at eric.c.stevens17.ctr@mail.mil
Classic Cruisers
Description: Joint Base Classy Cruisers was founded to bring motorheads interested in cars, trucks and bikes together to share information about shows, races and tech help, basically all things automotive. We currently do not hold regular meetings but we do meet and show our vehicles at all base 87 FSS picnics and concerts. Communication is mainly through a growing email group. A Facebook page will be created. We are open to ideas and suggestions and volunteers are always appreciated.
Point of Contact: Ken Mosby (732) 323-1039 and email kenneth.mosby@navy.mil
Combat Laser Tag
Description: Combat Laser Tag is an intense live action real world combat simulation where you will arm up with the most advanced laser weapons. Each person will receive a realistic combat weapon and head gear, the system will match real life combat action without anyone receiving personal injury. There are multiple fields in which to fight to include: A large field with obstacles, disarming a bomb and capturing a city, not to mention Black Ops, a night time force on force combat in city fighting. This is much more than a game it is FAST PACED, TEAM BUILDING Combat so bring your running shoes and camouflage.
Contact Info: Contact the Combat Laser Tag Club for discounts and event scheduling (jbmdlriders@gmail.com)
President: George Hoffman DSN: 650-5148 george.hoffman.4@us.af.mil
Vice President: Phil Amato DSN: 624-2270 philip.amato@us.af.mil
CrossFit
Description: This club is for new or experienced Service Members and dependents of all branches and ranks that are interested in CrossFit. McGuire CrossFit is a registered Military Affiliate, with 4 experienced coaches centrally located on the Joint Base.
Meetings Information: Daily - MWF 0600-0700, TTH 1730-1830, Sat 0900-1000 (hours may adjust based on demand) at Bldg 3322 Charles Blvd (108th Air Wing)
Contact Info: Kyle Wade - kyle.wade.1@us.af.mil
Facebook@McGuireCrossFit
Cycling
Description: The club will start with different levels of cycling - not only for leisure but also as a workout means and a sport. People with different levels of ride can assist and leaders training will be provided for those who volunteer to help the riders. Eventually we can have at least one ride for all levels during the week. Until we can get everyone's level of cycling identified with the leader volunteers the rides will be different for each week so all levels can participate. Rides will be organized for trails and/or roads to accommodate different levels and safety concerns for anyone who does not want to ride on the road. Kids will be allowed on specifications that will be marked kids friendly. Consideration for safety and location for all riders and not all rides will start from JB MDL.
Meeting/Location: Weekly with varying locations and will be announced to the group prior to the meeting. Sign up process will be available.
Contact us for further information at email jbmdlcycling@gmail.com or join us on Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/272528990622665/?ref=
Dirty Devils
Description: Whether you ride Motocross, Dirt Bike, Enduro, or Adventure bikes, this club is for you! You can join if you don't currently ride and are interested in starting. Let's ride! For more information and/or to join the club contact information is provided below.
Meeting: Last Saturday of the month at 1100 at Mt. Holly Motorsports
Point of Contact: Christopher Long
Dorm Mulligan's Golf Club
Golf for dorm residents to learn the game of golf and meet others to network and have fun. Weekly or bi-weekly golfing at Fountain Green Golf Course.
Contact info: calvin.nordin@us.af.mil
Dungeons & Dragons - Lakehurst
Description: Adventure's league or homebrew, all kinds of players welcome, new to the game or old vets.
Meets: Weekly
Location and Time: TBD based on club members
Point of Contact: John Bosio
Dungeons & Dragons - McGuire-Dix
Description: Enjoy playing D&D and other RPGs on McGuire-Dix. No matter if it is your first time or you are a seasoned adventurer - all are welcome!
Meeting Info: Weekends weekly and based on member availability. Location will be determined based on member availability.
Contact Info: Jacob Fair - jbmdlrpg@gmail.com
East Coast Indoor Modelers
Description: Our club members fly small rubber band powered competition(FAI/FID) free flight model airplanes in Lakehurst Hangar 1. We also fly small light weight remote controlled electric powered model airplanes in Hangar 1 on weekends throughout the year. Our club has around 100 members but on any given weekend we have only about 10 members actively flying. Our club has its own website at www.ecim.club where we disseminate up to date club information. We do not have a club newsletter and rely mostly on our web site. Our club is one of the oldest indoor model airplane clubs in the world. We started flying in Lakehurst Hangar in 1931, the year our club was formed.
Point of Contact: Horace Hagen (732) 741-3097
Golf Club @ JBMDL
Description: The Golf Club at JBMDL connects golfers at all levels with other golfers to participate in tournaments or to just meet up with others who share a common interest for golfing. The intent for this club is to connect, have fun and enjoy the relaxing experience of a round of golf.
Meetings: Bi-weekly (can be further established after first meeting)
Location: Fort Dix Golf Course (TBD)
Time: TBD by club members
Point of Contact: New Club Lead being established. Interim contact Janis Doss at Janis.doss@us.af.mil or 609-754-724
Guitar
Description: Enjoy music and rocking out! Guitar fun!
More information coming.
Meets: Monthly
Point of Contact: 87ABW.CSC.GetConnected@us.af.mil
Habitat for Humanity
Description: Volunteer opportunities with Habitat for Humanity of Burlington and Mercer Counties in the local area and for our veterans. Opportunities exist for individuals and groups in the ReStore, construction, special events (primarily fairs and festivals), youth engagement, and construction. Minimum age of 15 years of age for Restore and 16 for the build site (must be accompanied by a guardian),
Contact for coordination with Habitat for Humanity Janis Doss Office (609) 754-4724 and email janis.doss@us.af.mil and Laura Van Booven at (856) 441-2702 email volunteer@hfhbmc.org/
HIKING
Description: You will be hiking with me and my two beautiful dogs. One of them is a certified therapy dog trained by myself. We will go as far as we can all tolerate - usually around 5 miles. If others would want to go on longer hikes we can find out who likes longer hikes and do that also. Other dogs are welcome but we will go to a dog park near the hiking area to introduce them first. I will have snacks for doggies and people bring their own water.
Meetings/Time:: Bi-weekly or monthly depending on demand of club members. Time will be between 0700 and 0900 and be done before lunch.
POC: Liceth Dominique Bulla-Rey at liceth.bulla_rey@us.af.mil
https://www.facebook.com/JBMDLHIKINGWITHDOGGIES/
Joint Base Military History Club
Description: For those enthusiasts of military history, a forum to discuss and learn the military history of JB MDL's three installations and to discuss the military history of the surrounding area.
Meetings: Monthly - last Tuesday of every month. (First one scheduled on 25 June 2019)
Location: Rickenbackers's (Will change monthly between Rickenbacker's, Pudgy's, and Halverson DFAC)
Time: 0745 (or 1130 - Will change monthly to provide flexibility in personnel's schedules)
Point of Contact: James Warrick - Historian at (609) 754-3350 or email james.warrick.2@us.af.mil / 87abw.ho@us.af.mil
JBMDL French Club
Description: If you are a speaker, a passionate of the French language and you want to continue to practice, develop, and learn the French language, then please email the following three POCs and come by the 818 MSAS
FRENCH CLUB HOUR / MEETING:
- Bi-weekly on Wednesday at 1130 - 1230/ 818 MSAS located on 621 CRW Building (1907 E. Arnold Ave JB MDL, NJ, 08641/ 2nd Floor /Room Kilmanboro)
NEXT MAJOR EVENT:
- Quarterly French Culture Day @ Tommy B's Community Center (date and time TBD). French inspired: food, comedy, karaoke, and more!
Point of contact :
- SSgt Hamed Beugre (President)
Hamed.beugre.2@us.af.mil
- TSgt Robert Knipfer (Vice President)
robert.knipfer@us.af.mil
- TSgt Kwasi Amponsan (Secretary)
kwasi.amponsah.1@us.af.mil
A bientot! / See you soon!
https://www.facebook.com/JBMDL-French-club-103489332375842/?ref=page_internal
LEGO of stress JBMDL
Calling all Lego enthusiasts, both beginner and experts! Come learn about the multitudes of ways you can manage stress while learning how to build and create lego sets. Great fun!
Contact info: sergio.ayalos.1@us.af.mil
LGBTQ+ Community Club
Description: Members of the LGBTQ+ Community Club can meet, mingle and build a network of support and friendship. The types of events and get-togethers will be just as varied as our community is and will be planned for us and by us. Whether it is sports events and camping trips, movie nights and video games, or everything in between - we will strive to plan events we will all enjoy.
Meets: Monthly at the least - events and get-togethers will be scheduled as regularly as attendance will allow
Point of Contact: Christina Hernandez email christina.m.hernandez87.ctr@mail.mil and/or Janis Doss email janis.doss@us.af.mil
Moto Warriors
Club is for those that love to ride and meet new people for rides, instruction if needing any help with experience or maintenance. New riders and experienced riders get connected with each other to learn and have a blast. There will be planned rides for everyone whether just to learn or to have a good time. For sportbike riders we can get involved with track day to hit some twistys. For the cruisers, we have back roads and cruises down for it. No matter what you ride come join us and meet others and have a good time.
Facebook -Join us at MOTO WARRIORS JBMDL
Contact info: jonathan.brown9@navy.mil
Music Club - Lakehurst
Description: The Lakehurst Music Club is an informal and low-key club offering opportunities to get together with friends and co-workers to listen / learn / make music. Offering a variety of activities including guitar lessons, music theory, open jams, recording, dedicated band rehearsals, and local gigs. The club is a chance to step out of your day job and into rock stardom. The Club is open to both military and civilians alike, available for any skill levels, and is open to any music genres.
Meets: Weekly with various times and dependent upon club members
Location and Time: Bldg 33, NAVAIR Lakehurst - Time is dependent upon club members availability
Point of Contact: Keith Jordan - (732) 323-1598, keith.jordan@navy.mil and / or Jonathan Brown (732) 323-7394, jonathan.brown@navy.mil
Nutrition Club
Description: Are you looking to lose fat, build muscle, or just develop healthier eating habits? The Nutrition Club provides a positive and supportive venue for you to learn how to achieve your fitness and body composition goals. We cover various eating strategies and will develop a plan to assist you. We cover various recipes and how to shop so you can eat healthy without breaking the bank.
Meets: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
Location and Time: Pudgy's at 1500
Point of Contact / Info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/314317179444122/
Olympic & Target Archery
Competitive and active sport with many fun qualities. Archery can be competitive or meditative but will give you a workout. Archery allows competitors to work out their upper body and core while also developing discipline in a unique way. With target training, archers have the opportunity to compete against their fellow archers for top spot each month, while working towards the ultimate goal - Olympic qualification.
Contact Info: 87abw.csc.getconnected@us.af.mil
Photography Club
Description: Learn the basics of photography with this monthly class
Meets:
Location and Time:
Point of Contact: Scott Rutt- email scott.d.rutt@usmc.mil
Prop Making and Cosplay Community
For anyone interested in making replica movie and video game props such as weapons and armor. Classes, meet-ups, and discussions revolve around hands-on crafting from templates, painting real effects, sculpting complex shapes, leather/foam/metal working, and the various tools and resources for enhancing the skills of the hobby.
Meet ups: Pre/During/Post-convention time (subject to upcoming Comicons)
Contact info: 87abw.csc.getconnected@us.af.mil
Run Club
Description: If you like to run and are looking for a group with a common interest or looking to improve your overall fitness, the run club is a great place to start. This group is for everyone; whether you are new to running or are an experienced runner and for all fitness levels. This group is perfect if you prefer to run with others or like to engage in friendly competition. Run meets are flexible, usually on base and dependent on member preference. Come out and run with us!
Running Club - Connect with us on FB at https://www.facebook.com/JBMDLRuns.
POC: Matilda Taveras (609) 754- 9221 and / or matilde.d.tavares.mil@mail.mil
Rugby Touch Club
Description: Rugby touch is a great all inclusive way to get introduced to rugby and forge some life long friendships. All are welcome - whether you are brand new to the sport or a veteran and/or looking for a way to get a good run in while having a good time.
Meetings/Location/Time: Weekly - Location and times to be determined
Point of Contact: Facebook messenger, text, or email Dustin Ballingham at dustin.ballingham@us.af.mil
Tabletops In Blue Club
Description: Tabletops in Blue is JB MDL's new club for all tabletop enthusiasts! Whether you play with decks, dice, dominoes, miniatures, Meeples, or just pen and paper, TIB is where you can unplug. All branches and ranks welcome!
Meets: Weekly.
Location: Ft Dix Recreation Center (seeking venue temporarily)
Time: Fridays, 1900-2200
POC: TSgt Justin Scott
Tennis Club JB MDL
Description: The Tennis Club provides recreational tennis for those affiliated with JB MDL. There is no age limit, however, children under the age of 18 must have consent and / or attendance by an adult, depending on age. There is a wide range of skill level, competitions may be involved, however, the goal of the club is to have fun!
Meets: TBD - possibly weekly / bi-weekly and is weather dependent
Location: Tennis court on JB MDL, off base courts are a possibility
Point of Contact: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/JBMDLTennis and Jessica Sanders at
The Art of Jab
Description: The club will focus on personal fitness, MMA, self-defense technique and exercises, which will include bag and mitt drills, partner drills, and sparring. This club will not only grow physically but mentally through comradery and bringing awareness of practical safety to the community and the tri-base. The club will also have an abundance of volunteer an leadership opportunities for ALL club members.
Meetings: Twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm in the McGuire Gym
Point of Contact: Azaria Winslow, email at azaria.winslow@us.af.mil
Toastmasters Club
Description: Toastmasters Club provides a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communicaiton and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Toastmasters practice speaking skills by organizing and conducting meetings and motivating others.
Meets: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
Location: Virtual
Time: 1800
Point of Contact: MSgt Lorraine Cuff
lorraine.cuff.2@us.af.mil
http://mcguireachievers.easy-speak.org
VOLLEYBALL
Description: A group to organize meetings for those who want to play volleyball! Have fun while also working out!
Meeting: Weekly / Flex
Contact Info: Check us out at JBMDL Volleyball Club on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/764269160375940
Walking for Fitness
Description: This is club is for everyone - beginning walkers, race walkers, or those who want to start a walk to run program. Walk for Fitness is a great way to meet others who like to walk for fun, want to go from couch to 5K, walk races, do virtual challenges, etc. We support each other to help meet fitness goals and get our Fitness on!. Challenging and supporting our members to achieve their fitness walk/run goals if they have one - whether it is 10,000 steps a day or increase walk/run fitness - beginners or advanced. Virtual walkers welcome. Some may want to meet week days at varied times. Let me know what is best for you. Families welcome. Contact information below to join the club!
Meets: Wednesdays for now (pending weather and social distancing). Looking for partners in the housing areas for our off base walkers too. Join the Walk for Fitness on Facebook and watch for virtual events.
JB MDL Walk For Fitness
Point of Contact: Janis Doss
janis.doss@us.af.mil
Cell: 267-253-2916 prefer text please
YOU MATTER EVERY DAY
Description: Joint Base You Matter Everyday was founded to assist in the efforts in letting everyone know that they matter. The YOU MATTER Every Day Movement Club is designed to reach all audiences with positive messages to encourage each other, complement each other, check on the health and welfare of each other. Club meetings will consist of positive vibes only by the use of videos, talks, games, artwork, etc. that we share with each other. The club will participate in other activities on base to bring the YME awareness. We are open to ideas and suggestions and volunteers on ways the club can spread and share and be effective. All are welcome!
Point of Contact: Chief Sebrena Flagg-Briggs at 609-754-6387 and email sebrena.flaggbriggs@us.af.mil
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