SPECIAL EVENTS
EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE WORKSHOPS
March 2, 8 & 9 – Hanscom AFB, MA
Parents and Caregivers can join the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Building 1218, for their upcoming series of Effective Discipline workshops, presented by Hanscom's Military and Family Life Consultant.
EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, AGES 2-5 - Tuesday, 2 March (1000 -1100) Learn how to think like a young child, why "stop" works better than"no," and which discipline options make the most sense for you and yourchild.
EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE FOR CHILDREN, AGES 6-9 - Monday, 8 March (1000 - 1100) Establishing rules and limits for your children who are beginning to thinkfor themselves and seeking some independence.
EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE FOR PRE-TEENS, AGES 10 - 12 - Tuesday, 9 March (1130 -1230) Setting guidelines for "tweens" as they begin their transition toadolescence.
For more information and to register for any of these workshops, please call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 781-377-4222, or email: 66mss.dpf.cmb@hanscom.af.mil. Programs are free to all single and married active duty military personnel, DoD civilians, retired military personnel and family members.
THANKS TO YANKS FREE CHILDREN’S MAGIC SHOW
March 7th – Bellingham, MA
Thanks to Yanks is pleased to announce another event that pays tribute to and honors the sacrifices that military families make on a daily basis. On March 7, 2010 a free family children’s magic show featuring Peter Vuono will take place at The Bellingham VFW Post 7272, 940 South Main Street.
All military and non-military families with children are welcome to attend this event at no charge. The doors open at 12:15 with free lunch provided by the Ladies Auxiliary at 12:30 p.m.
Tickets are free, but need to be reserved by e-mailing Mshain@charlesriverbank.com with the number of tickets you are requesting. You will receive an e-mail back, reserving your seats. The show starts at 1:15 p.m. and will end at approximately 2:00 p.m. Those who attend are invited to bring an item that can be used by a veteran in need. A list of needed items can be found online at www.massveterans.org by clicking on the ‘Donations’ link.
OPERATION PURPLE SUMMER CAMP
Registration on March 15 for Summer 2010 – Bethlehem, NH
Copper Cannon Camp will host Operation Purple Camp for youths 8-16 years old during the first two weeks of August. Registration begins March 15th, and applications will only be accepted ONLINE. For more information, visit www.operationpurple.org. Each camp is "purple" and open to children of service members of any branch of Service, active duty, National Guard or Reserve, as well as children of members of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Camps are free to all participants thanks to support from the Sierra Club and The Sierra Club Foundation.
RED SOX TICKET LOTTERY - March 16th – Newport, RI
For active personnel ONLY. The lottery is for the annual distribution of Red Sox tickets.
Sign up for lottery at ITT starting on Monday, March 1 at 9:00am. Participants must be preregistered to participate in the lottery. One entry allowed per active duty ID.
Tickets are for weekend holiday games in Field Box section 22 for $130 each and Loge Box section 21 for $95 each. Lottery is for assignment of tickets only, tickets must be purchased at ITT by Thursday, April 1.
For more information, call 841-3116. You must be present at the time of the drawing.
DISCOUNTED BRUINS TICKETS
March 25th & April 4th – Boston, MA
Military members can receive discounted suite tickets for the 3/25 game vs. Tampa Bay and the /1 game vs. Florida. Both games start at 7pm. Tickets are only $99.50 each for suite seating (up to 14 tickets in each suite). To order your tickets, contact Charlie Karoly at 617-624-1808 or ckaroly@bostonbruins.com. Please note that tickets are limited and orders will be seated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
WOMEN VETERANS’ WELLNESS FAIR
March 27th – Bolton, MA
Held at the International Resort in Bolton, this wellness fair will focus on promoting healthy lifestyles. Included will be information on massage therapy, acupuncture, nutrition and holistic treatments. To RSVP, email panayiota.bertzikis@state.ma.us, or call 617-210-5778. To book a room at the International Resort at a discounted rate ($80/night), please call 978-779-6911. For more information, visit www.thereandback-again.org.
DISCOUNTED TICKETS AT THE GARDEN – February through March – Boston, MA
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
MARCH 27 @ 7:30pm & MARCH 28 @ 1pm
For both shows, log in below to see all show times and discounts available to you:
https://premiumclub.dncinc.com/general_login.asp. Use the promocode: uso
DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR THE BOSTON FLOWER SHOW – March 24-28 – Boston, MA
Blooms! 2010 will be held in the Seaport World Trade Center and will feature two floral design competitions to showcase the region’s top arrangers. Plant Society displays will showcase their members’ skills and knowledge, while visitors will also have the opportunity to attend gardening & cooking demonstrations.
For $5 off tickets, use the promo code: FS10USO
FREE COMEDY SERIES AT THE TOPSIDE PUB IN THE O’CLUB
Jan thru Mar 2010 – Newport, RI
Every second and fourth Wednesday starting at 7pm, the Topside Pub at the Newport O’Club will be bringing in adult comedians. Call 401-841-1442 for more info. Must have base access.
Schedule:
March 10 Juston McKinney www.justonmckinney.com
March 24 Paul D'Angelo www.pdangelo.com
USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
Jan 30 through March 30 - USS Constitution Museum, Boston, MA
Members of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will display their finest work in hopes of capturing the spotlight during the 31st annual show at the USS Constitution Museum. Models in the Spotlight opens to the public on Saturday, January 30th and will run through Saturday, March 20th. Admission to the Museum and the exhibit are free with donations welcome. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Please call 617-426-1812 or log onto www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org for more information and visiting tips. The Guild meets on the first Tuesday of every month and encourages those who are interested to attend their meeting at the USS Constitution Museum or to visit the Guild’s website at www.constitution-modelshipwrights.org.
FREE ADMISSION FOR CHILDREN AT THE ECOTARIUM
April 10th – Worcester, MA
Spend the afternoon with your children at the Ecotarium free of charge! The Ecotarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum in set in an urban oasis. It offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a thrilling multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, ride a narrow-gauge railroad, and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits. To register, send the following information to paulab@umext.umass.edu:
• Name of service member
• Branch and unit of service
• Name of IMMEDIATE family member attending & relationship to service member
• Age of anyone attending under 18
• Any food allergies
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Telephone
Children’s parents do not have to be currently deployed! Interested parties may also register by phone (800-374-4446) or mail (Tillson House, UMass, Amherst, MA 01003).
DIAL-A-LAWYER
April 29th
Free legal advice for veterans and their families including access to benefits, family issues, employment concerns, landlord/tenant issues and more! To participate, call
617-338-0610 between 5:30pm and 7:30pm on Thursday, April 29th.
DISCOUNTED MILITARY HOTEL RATE
Winter 2010 – Mt. Sunapee, NH
The Best Western Hotel at the base of Mt. Sunapee offers rooms with 2 king size beds and a full breakfast for only $99.00 a night with Military discount. Also, children of military receive 50% off lift tickets. To make reservations, call 603-763-2010 or visit their website at http://www.sunapeelakelodge.com/index.html.
TICKETS AND TOURS PRE PAID ORDERS BEING ACCEPTED NOW!!!!
HARLEM GLOBE TROTTERS at TD BOSTON GARDEN, Sunday, March 28, at 1:00 pm. Price is $25 per ticket. Cut off date for all orders is March 15 at 12 noon.
HOCKEY EAST at TD BOSTON GARDEN
- SEMI –FINALS Friday, March 19th, 5:00 pm, $35 per ticket.
- CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Saturday, March 20th, 7:00 pm $35 per ticket.
BALCONY SEATS Cut off for orders is March 1, 2009 at 12 Noon (Phone orders/credit card payments – Visa & Mastercard – accepted. But when the tickets arrive, you need to pick them up in person.)
WALT DISNEY MILITARY PROMOTION
Jan 3 thru July 31, 2010 – Orlando, FL
The Shades of Green Resort, an Armed Forces Recreation Center, and Walt Disney World in Orlando, have teamed up to make a 4-Day vacation for service members and their families even more affordable. A 4-Day Military Promotional ticket will be on sale from Jan. 3, through July 31. Each active or retired member of the U.S. military may purchase up to six special 4-day promotional tickets for $99 each. “Park Hopper” and “Water Park Fun & More” options may also be added for a nominal fee.
The Military Promotional tickets are available through the Shades of Green Attraction Ticket Sales Office. The eligible military member must be present when the tickets are purchased and used. Additionally, the Shades of Green Resort is offering a 50% discount on meals and rooms for any Soldier on authorized R&R leave from the Balkans, Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom between Jan. 4 and Jan. 31, 2010.
The Shades of Green Resort is one of four Armed Forces Recreation Centers worldwide, operated by the Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command. Room rates are on a sliding scale, based on rank, making it affordable for all military families. Visit www.shadesofgreen.org to learn more about these and other vacation specials. To make hotel reservations, active and retired U.S. Military personnel may visit www.shadesofgreen.org or call the Shades of Green Resort at 888-593-2242. Shades of Green currently has availability, however, rooms may be limited on certain dates.
Additional ticket offers to other area Theme Parks are also available. For more information please contact the Shades of Green Attraction Ticket Sales Office at (407) 824-1403. All Disney Military Promotional tickets and options are non-transferable and must be activated by Sept. 26, 2010. Blackout dates and other limitations may apply.
DISCOUNTED SKI LIFT TICKETS
Winter 2009/2010 – Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth ITT office has discounted ski lift passes to slopes in Maine and New Hampshire. Please call the ITT office 207-438-2713 to check on available slopes.
FREE PERFORMANCES AT THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY
Boston, MA
The Boston Conservatory presents more than 200 performances each year—from student and faculty recitals, to fully staged works of dance, theater and opera, to our Boston Conservatory orchestra and choral ensembles. In addition to the many performances featuring our incredibly talented students, the Boston Conservatory is proud to feature the talents of a wide range of visiting artists and ensembles in residence. For information on available performances, please visit: www.bostonconservatory.edu
USO DISNEY MOVIE GIVE-AWAY
2009 Disney has generously donated 2500 great movies on DVD to be distributed to our military members. Visit the USO Office or call to have the available title list emailed to you. One DVD per family. All DVDs must be picked up at the USO Office. USO also distributes the Disney movies at base locations during special events, so look for the USO booth!
LODGING DISCOUNTS AT MOOSEHEAD LAKE
Greenville, ME
Lodging discounts at the Cozy Moose on Moosehead Lake! For active military, take 15% off your lodging rate. You must ask for your 15% military lodging rate at the time the reservation is being made. Proof of eligibility is required. For more information, visit www.mooseheadcabins.com, or call 207-695-0242.
DISCOUNTED TOURS AND COMPLIMENTARY TOURS!
The USO offers an array of free and discounted tickets on shows, museums, and tours, so take a look at what we have to offer – there is something for everyone! Check out our “What’s Hot” each week for one-time special offers and programs.
FREE SHOWS
THE SOPRANOS LAST SUPPER: A spoof of the EMMY winning series. Check on line for dates and locations www.comedywedding.com, and then call USO 617-720-4949 for reservations. Must call USO on Thursday for a Saturday show.
MARIA’S BACHELORETTE PARTY: Maria’s getting married and her friends are throwing the hottest party of the century for her – complete with male dancers! R rated evening out for the girls! Check on line for date and locations www.comedywedding.com, and then call USO 617-720-4949 for reservations. Must call USO on Thursday for a Saturday show.
JOEY AND MARIA’S COMEDY ITALIAN WEDDING: Now in the twelfth year! Join the Cavatellis and the Gnocchis for a night of nutty nuptials. Check on line for dates and locations www.comedywedding.com and then call USO 617-720-4949 for reservations. Must call USO on Thursday for a Saturday show.
SHEAR MADNESS: Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St. Tues., Wed. and Thurs. at 8 PM. Sun.3PM and 7PM. Set in a hairstyling salon that is the scene of a wacky murder, Shear Madness is the uproarious whodunit where the audience gets to solve the crime. Complimentary same-day reservations can be made by 3:30PM through the USO pending availability. Limit of two guests per active service ID. Donations directly to the USO appreciated.
LE GRAND DAVID MAGIC SHOW: Cabot Street Cinema Theatre: 286 Cabot St.
Beverly, MA. A magic show for kids and adults at the beautiful, nostalgic Cabot Street Theatre in Beverly, MA. Shows are at 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. Please call the USO on Friday for Sunday’s performance. Tickets are complimentary. The theatre will typically accommodate all dependents as well.
TURTLE LANE PLAYHOUSE: 283 Melrose St., Newton. Thurs, Fri. and Sat. 8PM. Sun.
2PM. Check the website for show schedules and information: www.turtlelane.org.
Call USO at 617-720-4949 for reservations.
LYRIC STAGE:140 Clarendon St., near the John Hancock Tower. Wed. & Thurs. 7:30PM, Fri. 8PM, Sat. 4PM and Sun. 3PM. Call USO at 617-720-4949 for reservations. Check their website for show schedules and information: www.lyricstage.com.
BLUE MAN GROUP: Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St. The USO periodically receives complimentary tickets, so if you would like to be on the USO Blue Man waitlist, please email us at tickets@uso-newengland.org.
DICK DOHERTY’S COMEDY VAULT: Located at 124 Boylston St. at Remington’s Restaurant. The USO offers 2-for-1 tickets ($12 Sunday through Thursday, $20 Fridays & Saturdays). Note: These tickets are not complimentary! Please call the USO office or stop by to reserve your tickets!
IMPROV ASYLUM THEATER: 216 Hanover St. (In the North End). Wed. & Thurs. 8PM, Fri. 8PM and 10PM. Recommended for those 17+. Call the USO for complimentary tickets, pending availability.
NICK'S COMEDY STOP: Boston. 100 Warrenton St. Theatre District. Thurs. and Fri: 8:30 PM. All ages welcome! Complimentary same-day reservations by 3:30PM through the USO, pending availability.
DISCOUNTED TOURS:USO offers the lowest prices available for military on these tours:
SUPER DUCK EXCURSIONS
Great discounts through the USO. “Swim the streets of Boston” on the Super Duck Tours for just $20! You can also choose to take a trolley tour of Boston and Cambridge for $25 or combine both duck and trolley tour for just $37.50. Great educational fun for a reasonable price! Discount extends to military spouse and dependents. For specific details and more information, visit their website at: www.superduckexcursions.com. Contact the USO office to make reservations.
OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS
Significant military discounts. Tickets can be purchased at the USO office. One day pass -$24.00. Second day a $16.00 charge for adults, Children 3-12 are $10/day. Children under 3 are free. Complete narrated tour of Boston from the North End to Back Bay and Kendall Square, Cambridge. You can get on and off the trolley at your leisure. Tickets include a free tour of the Old State House Museum and lots of coupons. Don’t forget to get your complimentary Souvenir Guidebook (an $8 value) from either your driver or at stop #1 or #4).
