Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills (L.I.N.K.S.)  
830-1696
Building 696 T Cottontail Rd.
MCAGCC 29 Palms CA 92278
Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:30pm
Sat, Sun, Holidays, CLOSED

L.I.N.K.S. CAX
(From left to right)
Carole Turner, Sheila Keim, Jennifer Sutton, Monica McBroom, Rikki Hatfield, Lori Rogers

LINKS is designed for spouses new to Marine Corps living, but all spouses are invited and encouraged to attend.  Make new friends and enjoy being part of the Marine Corps family.  Understand the Marine Corps mission and how it affects you.  Acquire the knowledge and develop skills to successfully meet the challenges ahead.

This program is for every spouse in every house. It is also available to spouses of other service members. When you complete the sessions…join in a celebration and receive a tote bag to carry on the rest of your journey!

L.I.N.K.S.
L.I.N.K.S. is a program made by spouses for spouses.
L.I.N.K.S. will help the new spouse learn more about this Marine Corps lifestyle.
All spouses are welcome to come and gain information and make new friends.
To sign up, please call 830-1696

SPOUSE LEARNING SERIES 830-3115 Bldg. 1551 (Village Center)

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Spouses' Learning Series Motivational Workshop Follow Your Dreams While You Follow The Military© Goal Setting -- Well-being -- Taking care of yourself -- Stress reduction -- Life/Work Balance

Interested in improving your people skills and preparing for the challenges and achievements that come with increased success in leadership then this seminar is for you.  This is a one day seminar and has been designed specifically for Marine Corps spouses to equip you with proven techniques, insights and skills that will help you to be even more effective and successful in your leadership roles.

During the seminar you will receive instruction from a professional trainer covering topics such as:

Becoming an effective communicator What is leadership? Developing a team and fostering teamwork Conflict management

Bldg. 1551
Mon-Fri 7:30-4:30pm, Sat, Sun, Holidays: CLOSED
(760) 830-3124 or (760) 830-3127

Readiness & Deployment Support enhances unit readiness by delivering mobile family education programs to all ages. Designed specifically for Marines, Sailors and families, these programs increase their awareness of relevant readiness issues, while offering individuals creative ideas to build a healthier family.

• Command Support
• Information & Resources
• Command Briefs Readiness Education
• Pre-deployment Briefs
• Readiness Training
• Return & Reunion Briefs
• Return & Reunion Briefs for Children Rest & Relaxation (R&R) Brief

The Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation   (CREDO) is sponsored by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) through the Navy Chief of Chaplains. 

CREDO’s vision is to awaken Sea Service members and their families to the inherent personal and social strength available by living healthy spiritual lives.

The CREDO Approach

CREDO builds supportive relationships.  In a caring community, participants learn how to relate to themselves, others and God.  They discover meaning sand satisfaction.

CREDO develops a greater appreciation of others.  By exploring one another’s feelings 
of loneliness and alienation, participants come to an awakening of the spiritual dimension 
in life they discover the value of self and others.

Who Is Eligible?

• Sea Service members (with NO-COST TAD Orders from their Command)   
• Family members of Sea Service personnel  
• Retirees  
• Reservists on Drilling Status

What Is The Cost?
CREDO weekends are provided at NO COST to participants.  Meals, lodging and transportation are provided at NO COST to participants. (*Marriage Enrichment Weekend participants are asked to provide personal transportation to workshop site.)  

The CREDO Weekend
CREDO offers workshops conducted by CREDO Chaplains.  The weekend is an informal experience where participants can lay aside the many distractions which crowd their lives.  Men and women, known to each other by first names only, join together to build trusting relationships with people of different backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences.  The gathering is spiritual rather than religious, supportive rather than group therapeutic.  A CREDO weekend, know as Personal Growth Retreat (PGR), lasts 72 hours.  
Participants experience spiritual, emotional and interpersonal growth.  The impact of the weekend and follow-up group sessions are enriching and often life changing.

PREVENTION & RELATIONSHIP ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (PREP)
830-6464
Fax: 830-1448
Bldg. 1541 (Protestant Chapel)
Mon-Fri  7:30 am-4:30 pm
Sat, Sun, Holidays closed

1.5 - Day Workshop Format  

PREP is a skills training program established by Dr. Howard J. Markman 
of the University of Denver Center of Marital and Family Studies.  

PREP teaches married or engaged couples communication skills and ground rules 
for handling conflict and promoting intimacy.  The program’s aim is to prevent future 
marital problems including violence and divorce.  

Topics Include:

• Problem solving
• Building fun and friendship into your relationship
• How to handle issues in an effective way
• Sensual/sexual enhancement
• Steps in forgiveness
• How to identify and handle expectations
• How to raise concerns constructively
• How to gain and maintain a safe environment to talk about sensitive subjects using the speaker / listener technique

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
830-3115
Bldg. 1551, Village Center 
Mon-Thur 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Sat, Sun & Hol closed

Volunteers ...the  of our organization

The Volunteer Program serves volunteers by giving them opportunities to develop their personal skills and self-worth.  In addition, the program also serves the military community by creating a pool talented volunteers who make MCAGCC a better place to live and work!

	Learn new skills or brush up on old ones!		American Red Cross
	Meet new people and make new friends!		Community Services
	Flexible hours, free 'on-the-job' training!		Education Office
	Learn about the different base services!		Marketing Office
			CREDO
			ASYMCA
			Public Affairs Office
			Plus several other places!