14 JAX AIR NEWS, NASJACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 13, 2008 I I - GREAT RI SMOKEO November 19- ; November 21 Call 542.92 I wt T TO PUT OUT THAT CIGARETTE Great American Smokeout Nov. 19- 21 By Danny Woodard NH Jax Tobacco Cessation Program Manager A mericans just finished another presidential election and the campaign theme from both political parties was "change." Change seems to be the catch phrase nowadays. I heard a TV minister recently say, "We all want change, but nobody wants to change." If you are a smoker or other tobacco user, the Great American Smokeout is your time to change. The Naval Hospital Jax Wellness Center Tobacco Cessation Program invites you to celebrate the Great American Smokeout at the following locations: Wed., Nov.19 VP-30 Thurs., Nov. 20 NAS Jax Commissary Friday, Nov. 21 HS-7 There are 46 million American smokers who can make a change on Nov. 20 to give themselves a longer, healthier life. Tobacco cessation involves a process of change. Taking a medication to quit is just part of that process. The person's willingness to make lifestyle and behavior changes is the key for permanent abstinence. Every year 70 percent of American smokers say they want to quit, 35 percent quit for one day, and less than 10 percent quit permanently. Why so few? The human tendency is to take path of least resistance. There is no "magic bullet" that will permanent- ly "fix you." If you are taking cessation medications such as Chantix, Zyban, or nicotine replacement, you still have to make other changes. Education, honesty and patience are important during this process. Getting support is also vital during cessation. Cigarette smoking is by far the number one weapon of mass destruction around the world. Over five million people die from smoking annually and the numbers are increasing. A new trend today is smoking cigars. Cigar smoke con- tains up to 400 milligrams of nicotine and 30 times the amount of carbon monoxide than from one cigarette! Cigar or pipe smoking is not an alternative to cigarette smoking. Carbon monoxide intake from tobacco smoke is directly related to heart disease in smokers. The top three killers of smokers are lung cancer, heart disease and emphysema. Emphysema the number one premature killer of smokers over the age of 50. There is no cure for any of these diseases. Too many smokers wait until one of these devastating diseases strikes them before they even attempt to quit. Smoking a drug is the fastest, most intensive way to use a drug. Smoking nicotine is more addictive then smoking crack cocaine. Ironically, most illicit drug users also smoke cigarettes and actually have a harder time quitting smok- ing then their drug of choice. The NH Jax Wellness Center's tobacco cessation program is here for you. Use your military benefits now because research shows time and time again that tobacco users who attend a cessation program have a 40 percent success rate compared to quitting alone or just using medication. As the minister said, "We all want change, but nobody wants to change!" Make this year's smokeout your time to change. Stop by Naval Hospital Jax Wellness Center for Tobacco Cessation Program information, carbon monoxide checks and more. For information on the tobacco cessation pro- gram, call 542-9228 or email danny.woodard@med.navy. mil. St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 1614 Blanding Blvd. 282-8876 Middleburg,Fl 132068 Saturday "Sunday School" 5pm all ages Saturday Contemporary Service 6 pm Sunday School 9:20 am age 3-adult Sunday Worship 8am and 10:30am LOVE WITHOUT JUDGMENT FOR ALL PRAY THE MASS SUNDAY,10:30AM All Sacraments Available Upon Request 1140 S. McDuff (Corner of Remington) Chapel thru Back Gate on Day Avenue 573-9309 403-8328 sanccmmb@aol.com www.nationalcatholicchurch.org "A SMALL CHURCH WITH A BIG HEART" p :-.I: [IIJ;. C 14 'I 4 VTn-AL ;i d: ad: 14 I ; 4l MANDARIN ASSEMBLY OF GOD 3423 Loretto Road www.mandarinag.org 904-268-2244 Office Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00 Sunday Services 10 15 am & 6 30 pm School of the Bible: 9:10 am Wednesday, 7:00 pm 398808 Family Night kl- d | =1 |I'- 1.r =1 :-f-1. =l I [m1. ] "T -II 1]A ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN CHURCH 5041 Lakeshore Drive WEST (opposite Habarsham Harbor on Fleming Island) Sunday Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Reverent Traditional Worship hht://stmichaelsop.org (904) 388-1031 C Lria lori~aehidak~aeksnvife1 o Florida Fallen Heroes Foundation invites the public to its Black Tie Affair at Courtyard Marriott, Orange Park Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. Guest speaker is Father Ron Camarda, author of "Tear in the Desert." For tickets, call Dave Seamans at 535-0747. The National Naval Officer's Association will hold its monthly meeting Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. at Hangar 1000 aboard NAS Jax. For more information, call Lt. Cmdr. Paul Nix at 422-8480. National Active and Retired Federal Employees Clay County Chapter 1414 will meet Nov. 18 at 12:30 p.m. at the Orange Park Library. For information, call E. Murray at 276-9415. National Active and Retired Federal Employees Westside Jacksonville Chapter 1984 meets at 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Murray Hill United Methodist Church, (Fellowship Hall Building) at 4101 College Street. For information, call R. Carroll at 786-7083. Retired Activities Office (RAO) at NAS Jax Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) needs volunteers to assist military retirees and dependents. Work three hours a day, one day per week. Call 542- 2766 ext. 126 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays to volunteer. Fleet Reserve Association Branch 290 monthly meeting is the first Thursday at 8 p.m., 390 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach. For information, call 246-6855. Navy Wives Clubs of America Jax No. 86 meets the first Wednesday of each month in Building 857 (at the NAS Jax Main Gate) at 7:30 p.m. The Thrift Shop is open every Tuesday and Thursday, plus, the first Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. For information, call 542-1582 or Claire Stacy at 374-0185. Navy Wives Clubs of America DID No. 300 meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Oak Crest United Methodist Church Education Building at 5900 Ricker Road. For information, call 387-4332 or 272-9489. Ladies Auxiliary of Fleet Reserve Unit 126 meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Fleet Reserve Building, 7673 Blanding Blvd. For information, call 771-6850. Retired Enlisted Association meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Fleet Reserve Hall at 7673 Blanding Blvd. For information, call 772-8622 or 771-8696. Northeast Florida Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America meets the third Wednesday of each month at the NAS Jacksonville Officers' Club. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner. RSVP to George Allen at 772-0237 or email georgeallen@ bellsouth.net. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 38 meets the second Big Brothers/Big Sisters Volunteers urgently needed to process mentors to be matched with deserving kids. Volunteers will input data, make reference calls and set interview dates. Impact the life of a child in our community by calling Joe Chimelewski at 727-9797 ext 251. USO Airport Welcome Center Volunteers needed to staff the USO Welcome Center at Jacksonville International Airport. A variety of shifts are available. Call Lynne at 305-4467 or email lynne@usojax.com. Boy Scouts of America Need volunteers to work with at-risk children in two communities in Jacksonville. The program is primarily in the afternoon for one hour, one day a week. We always appreciate monetary gifts -- but your time is the most precious gift of all. Being a team leader means a lot to a young child. If not a team leader, be a presenter to share your special skills with children. Contact Aubrey Smith at 504-6182. Mentors needed The Children's Home Society seeks volunteers to become mentors to children ages 4 to 15 who have a parent incarcerated in prison. Call 493-7747. Feed the homeless The I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless serves more than 1,000 meals every day of the year. These meals are prepared and served with the help of over 100 civic, religious and business organizations. Serving meals is a fun and feel-good way to give back to the community. Call 394-1356. LOCATION ABC LIQUORS AMERICAN LEGION BONOS BBQ BONUS DOLLAR BP CECIL PINES ADULT COMMU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHEVRON GAS STATION CITGO COMFORT INN ECKERD DRUGS FAMILY DOLLAR FCE BP FCE SHELL FCE SHELL FCE SHELL FCE SHELL(DAILY'S) FIDDLERS GREEN GOLF COU FLEET RESERVE FOOD LION FOOD LION FOOD LION GATE GATE GATE GATE GATE GATE GATE GATE VYSTAR CREDIT UNION VYSTAR CREDIT UNION VYSTAR CREDIT UNION VYSTAR CREDIT UNION VYSTAR CREDIT UNION JIFFY LUBE JIFFY LUBE JIFFY LUBE JIFFY LUBE JIFFY LUBE JIFFY LUBE JIFFY LUBE Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 470 Madeira Dr., Orange Park. Service officers available Tuesday from 9 a.m noon; Wednesday & Thursday from 1- 4 p.m. to help with VA claims, call 269-2945 for appointment. Bingo every Saturday from 10 a.m. 3 p.m., public welcome. Association of Aviation Ordnancemen meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Fleet Reserve Center on Collins Road. For information, call AOC Robert Price at 542-2849 or Jim Bohac at 542-2939. You can also visit www.aao9.com. Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter FL1-X meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 582 Blanding Boulevard. For information, call 269-5369 or visit www. fl x.org. Navy Jacksonville Yacht Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the clubhouse (Building 1956) adjacent to the Mulberry Cove Marina. Open to active duty, reserve and retired military, plus, and active or retired DOD civilians. For information, call 778-0805 or email commodore@njyc.org. Doll house and miniatures enthusiasts meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Hart Haven Baptist Church, 47 Jim Wright Rd. Share know-how and help with room-boxes, doll houses and other projects. Call Grace Tobey for information at 783-0354. MOMS Club of Orange Park/Westside meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 112 Blanding Blvd. across from the Orange Park Mall. For information contact Nicole Lopez at 504-6016 or go to momsclubopw@yahoo. com. Parents Without Partners meets every second Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Riverside Mason Lodge, 1225 S. McDuff Avenue. For information, call Tony at 349-0078 or email tonylacls@hotmail.com. First Coast Black Nurses Association meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Shands Jacksonville Medical Center Hospital Blue Room. For information, call Janneice Moore at 563- 4645. Haven Hospice has volunteer opportunities in Jacksonville and St. Augustine for patient/family care, administrative assistance, fund raising, pastoral care, bereavement, and community events. Call Sandra Francis at 733-9818 or 465-0209. HIV/AIDS Support Group for Women infected with HIV meets every second and fourth Tuesday at noon at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center. For information, call Willie Robert at 244-6515. Learn CPR in your NAS Jax organization work place. Call Belen at 662-3490 or Jeanette at 542-5434. Dignity U Wear Volunteers needed Mon. Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to process clothing to fulfill the needs of our clients. Contact Michelle Charron at 636-9455. Volunteers are needed for ongoing Special Olympics events. Call 874-4232. Greeters needed The Jacksonville and the Beaches Convention and Visitor's Bureau seeks volunteers to meet and greet visitors to Florida's First Coast. Call Patti O'Neal at 421-9158. Docent Corps The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Docent Corps needs you! Volunteers needed one morning each week to give school tours. Docents provide monthly training lectures and tours using a combination of historical information and good humor to bring works of art to life. Contact Susan Gallo at 899-6006 or at sgallo@cummer. org. HabiJax HabiJax is always looking for volunteers for ongoing construction projects. Call Bonnie Golden at 798-4529, Ext. 253. The HabiJax Home Store also needs help coordinating donated materials and furniture. Call 722-0737. Habitat for Clay County Clay County Habitat for Humanity, Inc., serves Green Cove Springs, Orange Park, Middleburg, Keystone Heights and Penney Farms. Volunteers needed Tuesday through Saturday, year-round. Call Gamble Wright-Stuebgen at 444-8524. fxhjeirNews OFF-BASE PICKUP LOCATIONS LOCATION ADDRESS CITY JIFFY LUBE 5541 ROOSEVELT BLVD. JAX JIFFY LUBE 5443 SAN JUAN AVE. JAX JOHNSON FAMILY FLEA MARKET 1179 PARKAVE. OP KANGAROO 7628103RD ST. JAX KANGAROO 6842 WILSON BLVD JAX KANGAROO NITY 6008 LAKE COVE AVE. JAX KANGAROO 1734 KINGSLEY AVE. OP KANGAROO 206 PARK AVE. OP KANGAROO 1313 BLANDING/KNIGHT BOXX OP KANGAROO 341 PARK AVE. OP KRYSTALS 1952 PARKAVE. OP LIBRARY 4603 BLENDING BLVD. JAX LIL CHAMP 6510 NORMANDY BLVD. JAX LIL CHAMP 6409 SAN JUAN AVE JAX LIL CHAMP 6970 103rd ST JAX LIL CHAMP 11 BLENDING BLVD OP LIL CHAMP 620 CHAFFEE RD JAX LIL CHAMP RSE CECIL FIELD JAX LIL CHAMP 5391 COLLINS RD. JAX MOVIE STOP 6260 103RD ST. JAX MURRAYS TAVERN 7900 103RD ST. 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