From the Editor Crossroads Magazine in the Mail Upcoming Events

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From the Editor Crossroads Magazine in the Mail Upcoming Events
monthly
MarineClub
The monthly e-newsletter for Members of the Marines’ Memorial Association
JANUARY 2012
IN·THIS ·ISSUE
Events at MMC
In Our Theatre
Supporting our Troops
From the Editor
Believe it or not, 2012 is here! We wish you all a joyous and prosperous
New Year. Why not follow up the busy holiday season with a relaxing visit
to your Club for dinner with a view? And for some comic relief, come to
the Marines’ Memorial Theatre for this year’s all-star SF Sketchfest comedy
festival. We look forward to seeing you.
Crossroads Magazine in the Mail
◗ MMA NEWS FOR WINTER 2011
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CROSS ROADS Watch your mailbox for the Winter 2012 edition of
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G r a c i o u s H o s p i t a l i t y . D y n a m i c P r o g r a m s . H i s t o r i c M i s s i o n .
Winter 2011-12 · Volume 77 No. 4
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General Douglas Fraser, SOUTHCOM Commander
US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is one of nine unified
Combatant Commands in the Department of Defense. Its
area of responsibility encompasses Central America, South
America and the Caribbean. It is a joint command comprised
of more than 1,200 military and civilian personnel representing
the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and
other federal agencies. General Fraser joined SOUTHCOM in 2009 after serving
as deputy commander of the Pacific Command for two years.
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◗ SPECIAL EVENT SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY, 6 P.M.
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Sweethearts for Gold Stars Valentine’s Concert & DinnerDance Benefiting the 2012 Gold Star Parents’ Event
Please help us honor the parents of our fallen by
attending “Sweethearts for Gold Stars”. Enjoy
cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner with wine,
dancing to The Starduster Big Band with Noah
Griffin, and a silent auction. $50 of the ticket price is
tax-deductible. Special Rates for Active Duty Personnel.
TICKETS: $150
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◗ COMMEMORATION THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY, 11:30 A.M.
Iwo Jima Campaign 67th Anniversary
A special Memorial Luncheon for Iwo Jima campaign
Veterans, Association Members and selected guests.
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senior Iwo Jima Veteran. Please join us. This event is
FREE for Iwo Jima Veterans + 1 guest.
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◗ COMMEMORATION THURSDAY 8 MARCH, 6 P.M.
Salute to Vietnam Veterans
This very special evening will include a grand reception,
dinner, musical entertainment, dancing and guest
speakers Gen Tony Zinni, USMC (Ret.) and Joe Galloway,
author of We Were Soldiers Once…and Young.
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JANUARY 2012
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Now Playing in Our Theatre
Box Office: (415) 771-6900
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◗ DANCE 7 JANUARY, 7:30 P.M.
DANCE FOR A DIFFERENCE
”Dance For A Difference” is a benefit dance concert
featuring Bay Area Dance Company dancers and preprofessional dancers from the TDA Performing
Company. The concert will include exciting and dynamic contemporary
jazz, modern, ballet, and tap choreography. “Dance For A Difference” will
donate 100% of the profits to the Wounded Warrior Project and St. Jude’s
Hospital. Click here for tickets
◗ COMEDY 21 JANUARY – 4 FEBRUARY
SF SKETCHFEST
This fabulous annual live comedy festival features legendary performers. Hurry! These shows sell out fast.
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January 21
Hot American Summer: The Live Radio Play
SOL Wet
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Starring Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Christopher Meloni & more
January 21 & 22 The Thrilling Adventure Hour Starring Paget Brewster,
John Hodgman, Joshua Maline & more
January 27 & 28 Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza
With Jeff Davis, Chip Esten, Greg Proops & Ryan Stiles
January 29 w00tstock: Founders’ Night
Starring Adam Savage, Wil Wheaton & Paul and Storm
February 3 & 4 Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter
With Rachel Dratch, Will Forte, Laraine Newman & Fred Willard
February 3 Theme Park Improv
With Rachel Dratch, Simon Helberg, Michael Hitchcock, Jessica Makinson & more
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◗ DANCE COMING IN FEBRUARY…
BALLROOM WITH A TWIST
Features cast members of Dancing with the Stars, So
You Think You Can Dance and American Idol. Tickets
on sale soon.
◗ MUSIC MONDAY 30 APRIL, 5:30 P.M.
A Special Cabaret Evening in the Marines’ Memorial Theatre
A stage full of stellar performers, a night of great music! Tickets on sale soon.
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Supporting Our Troops
◗ REVIEW RECRUITERS’ HOLIDAY PARTY
Last month’s Marine
Corps Recruiting Station
Holiday Party, hosted by
the Marines’ Memorial
Club, gave recruiters and
their families a chance to relax and visit with Santa. Magician Tom Nixon,
assisted by his talented 12-year-old student, Ari (above left), entertained the
crowd. Photos by Mark Dewitt.