DECEMBER 1
QuadMed celebrates Engagement Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Employee Well-being Day by offering COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters in addition to Know Your Numbers screenings and flu shots. Appointments are available between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Schedule your appointment and be entered for special prizes. Contact O18 ED&I Office ([email protected]), Danyelle Saunders (O18) or Ashley Dillard (O18) for more information.

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DECEMBER 3
The Apprentice School men’s basketball team takes on Cheyney at home at 4 p.m.

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DECEMBER 3
The Apprentice School Student Association is hosting its annual Holiday Dinner Dance at the Virginia Air and Space Center on 6 until 11 p.m. Come join us for a night of fun to enjoy prizes, games, dancing and a formal dinner. Apprentice tickets are on sale currently for $30 and alumni tickets will go on sale Nov. 13 for $35. Visit www.ApprenticeStudents.com or contact Jessica Lawson at 757-703-6090 or via email for more information.

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DECEMBER 6
Newport News Shipbuilding’s Women in Manufacturing Community of Practice (CoP) invites NNS women and leaders interested in manufacturing, production and construction to an end of year presentation from 3:45 until 4:45 p.m. in the PCU Building (Bldg. 4931), hosted by sponsor Julia Jones, vice president of Manufacturing. “Cashing in on Confidence” will be the topic as attendees focus on understanding individual skillsets and personal boundaries.

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DECEMBER 7
The L.E.A.R.N. Program and VERG are co-hosting an in-person presentation and reception with HII President and CEO Chris Kastner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Bldg. 520-6 (James River Room). The event is open to all employees by reservation only. Sign up on the L.E.A.R.N. website. For questions, contact Christina Hayden (K51) or email [email protected]. No charge is provided. WebEx information will be available for those who would like to attend virtually.

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DECEMBER 8
Spear and Gear Toastmasters welcomes all shipbuilders to an online Toastmasters meeting at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Toastmasters is a safe and welcoming environment for those seeking to enhance their communication and leadership skills. If interested in attending, reach out to: Tammy Smith (N358), Paul Gee Jr. (O52), Brandon Jones (E63), Jamar Skyles (E03) at NNS or Taylor Chamberlain (E91) at KSO for Zoom Meeting ID and Passcode for entry.

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DECEMBER 10
Apprentice School basketball home doubleheader: The women’s team takes on Central Carolina at 2 p.m. The men’s team takes on Elizabeth City State at 4 p.m.

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DECEMBER 15
The Project Management Shipbuilder Association (PMSA) invites shipbuilders to attend an after-work holiday social event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at PBR (1976 Power Plant Parkway, Hampton, VA 23666). Please sign up as soon as possible for an accurate headcount to accommodate everyone. Hope to see you there!

The event is open to all employees. Sign up on MyNNS. For questions, contact Debra Brand.

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DECEMBER 18
The Apprentice School women’s basketball team takes on Virginia Lynchburg at home at 2 p.m.

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JANUARY 18
PreventT2 is a free, year-long program designed to help you take charge of your health and prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes by working with other participants and a trained health care provider to learn the skills you need to make lasting changes. Learn more and register today.