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BY FAMILY & MWR MARKETING
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BlissNOW is a Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation magazine published monthly for activities on Fort Bliss, Texas. BlissNOW is mailed to all Fort Bliss homes inserted in welcome packets, and distributed to all Family and MWR facilities, along with the Fort Bliss Commissary, Post Exchange at Freedom Crossing, IHG Army Hotels Fort Bliss and the Personnel Processing Center. Circulation: 10,000 monthy. The appearance of advertising does not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Army, Department of Defense or federal government. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication; activities and events are subject to change without notice. Downloading of any social media apps is on a voluntary basis. DFMWR is not responsible for any negative consequences resulting in its use. For more information, call the individual facilities. Family and MWR Marketing is located in Building 12 Pershing Road Fort Bliss, TX 79916 and may be reached at 915-568-6741.
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VOLUME NINETEEN | ISSUE THREE CONTENTS MAY 2023 Get your free copy of blissNOW magazine mailed directly to you. Email your name and address to: blissmwr@gmail.com
Pages full of absolute fun and endless POSSIBILITIES! 5 MAY EVENTS 6 MAY HIGHLIGHTS 8 THE BLISS BUZZ 11 ALOOK FORWARD 13 FORT BLISS MAPS 15 FORT BLISS MWR PHONE DIRECTORY INSIDE Check out what’s happening in May. Yappy Hour is having a graduation party for all the pups, May 10 at Sam Adams Pub Patio, located at Centennial!
EVENTS THIS MAY EVENTS THIS MAY page 5 MAY | 2023 1-31 Strong B.A.N.D.S. Time varies | Multiple MWR Programs 4 Star Wars Day: Plaque Painting 1-3pm | Mickelsen Library 5 Kids Run 3pm | Youth Sports Plex 7-13 Massaging Mamas Reservation times | Soto PFC 10 Yappy Hour: Graduation 5-7pm | Sam Adams Pub Patio 10 Mother’s Day Candle Making 5-7pm | Art & Hobby Shop 12 Military Spouse Appreciation Day 9am | Family Resilience Center 12 Spouses Night Out 3-7pm | Centennial 13 High Ropes Course 1-3pm | Soldier Activity Center 13 SKIES: Mary Poppins Dance Production 4-6pm | Stayton Theater 14 Mother’s Day Brunch 10am-1pm | Centennial 14 Mother’s Day Breakfast at the Range 9am-12pm | Rod & Gun Club 14 Bowl with your Hero All day | Desert Strike Lanes 17 Community Information Exchange 12-1pm | TBD 20 Armed Forces Day Parade 10am | Smith Bliss Field 20 Mountain Biking & Brewery Tour 8am-2pm | Soldier Activity Center 21 Art on the Range 8am-3pm | Rod & Gun Club 29 BOSS: Pool Party 11am-3pm | Soldier Activity Center Visit navyfederal.org to join. Insured by NCUA. *Dollar value shown represents the results of the 2021 Navy Federal Member Giveback Study. The Member Giveback Study takes into consideration internal market analyses comparing Navy Federal products with industry national averages, as well as discounts, incentives, and other savings. Image used for representational purposes only; does not imply government endorsement. © 2023 Navy Federal NFCU 14172-E (1-23) We’ve Got Your Bases Covered We’re here to help the military community and their families make the most of their money. Our members could earn and save $349* per year by banking with us.
MAY HIGHLIGHTS MAY HIGHLIGHTS
KIDS RUN
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a family fun run! Join Youth Sports Plex FRIDAY, MAY 5 for a 5K or 1-mile run! The fun starts at 8:30 a.m., the cost is $5 for parents who would like to purchase a t-shirt. It's free for all youths! Registration is required and can be done at Youth Sports Plex. For more information, call 915-568-2617.
MOTHER'S DAY CANDLE MAKING
Join Wick'd Repour and Art & Hobby for Mother's Day bowl candles WEDNESDAY, MAY 10! Participants will have the opportunity to create one wooden bowl soy candle just in time for Mother's Day. Space is limited, open to ages 14 and older with accompanied paying adult. For more information, call 915-568-5563.
SPOUSES NIGHT OUT
Military Spouses, it's time to treat yourself to a night out! Come out to the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center FRIDAY, MAY 12 for a fun-filled night of games, bingo, martinis and a manicure, mini massages, wine glass decorations and more! Leave the kids home with a babysitter and enjoy a night to celebrate you! It is open to all military spouses who want to have fun and relaxation! For more information, call 915-568-2554.
** Events subject to change without notice. Info: bliss.armymwr.com or facebook.com/blissmwr**
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SKIES: MARY POPPINS DANCE PRODUCTION
Join SKIES for an enchanted evening of imagination! SKIES students will be performing Mary Poppins for their dance recital SATURDAY, MAY 13 at the Stayton Theater. Doors open at 4 p.m. Come out and support SKIES and cheer on the dancers as the perform! For more information, call 915-568-5544.
MOUNTAIN BIKING & BREWERY TOUR
Come ride the MTB trails with Outdoor Recreation
SATURDAY, MAY 20! There will be a variety of routes to choose from, whether you're beginner or expert, Outdoor Recreation has your covered. Join the sun, trail and brewery from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., cost is $20, includes transportation and equipment. After blazing the trails, Outdoor Recreation will stop by a local brewery! Space is limited, open to ages 21 and older. Registration is required and can be done by visiting the Soldier Activity Center. For more information, call 915-744-1531.
ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE
Fort Bliss MWR is hosting a big celebration this Armed Forces Day! Come out SATURDAY, MAY 20 and watch as local schools, organizations and Milo march down Sheridan Road starting at 10 a.m. Then head on over to Smith Bliss Field to enjoy military static displays, military dog demonstrations, duck races and much more! For more information, call 915-588-8247.
** Events subject to change without notice. Info: bliss.armymwr.com or facebook.com/blissmwr**
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HONORING THEIR SACRIFICES
BY FORT BLISS MWR MARKETING
“April showers bring May flowers.”
Hmm … not sure this would apply here in El Paso, maybe it should say, “April winds steal all your bins?”
Nevertheless, what May does bring is recognition for Military Spouses and Moms! First up, on the calendar is Military Spouse Appreciation Day held Friday, May 12. Military Spouse Appreciation was first recognized by President Ronald Reagan in 1984. It has always been celebrated the Friday before Mother’s Day.
MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION
In a Proclamation by President Reagan it stated, “Throughout the years, as the numbers of our married men and women in uniform have grown and as their military missions have become more complex and dispersed, their spouses have made countless personal sacrifices to support the Armed Forces – As volunteers, military spouses have provided exemplary service and leadership in educational, community, recreational, religious, social and cultural endeavors. And as parents and homemakers, they preserve the cornerstone of our Nation's strength—the American family.”
In previous years, Fort Bliss MWR would honor spouses with one great event held with Army Community Service (ACS). This year, it was decided to do two special events for spouses to have the ability to celebrate all day long! Spouses Night Out is the
newest addition to the MWR calendar and it was added to ensure, all spouses were accommodated, to include those who work during the day.
MOTHER'S DAY
According to history.com, Mother’s Day was originated by Anna Jarvis, she was the daughter of Anne Reeves Jarvis – who established Mother’s Day work clubs and organized Mothers’ Friendship Day to promote reconciliation, years prior to the Civil War. Anna Jarvis originated the idea of Mother’s Day to honor all mothers who made sacrifices for their children after her mother’s death. On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issued a Proclamation that set the official date of Mother’s Day to be celebrated the second Sunday in May.
It’s a busy weekend as Fort Bliss MWR celebrates Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14! What better way to honor Mom than with food and fun! Enjoy a delicious brunch at either the Centennial or Rod & Gun Club and then head to Desert Strike Lanes for a bowling special all day. Moms can also take part in a candle-making class at Art & Hobby Shop. Fort Bliss MWR has moms and spouses covered this month!
The weather is beautiful this time of year, go outside and enjoy this wonderful installation and unique surrounding city. You do not want to miss your chance to spend time with Fort Bliss MWR in May!
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“ ... Their spouses have made countless personal sacrifices to support the Armed Forces ...”
— A Proclamation by President Ronald Reagan
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Check out some of the upcoming events in June. 3rd Annual Hustle & Muscle Challenge • June 10th Iron Soldier 5K Unity Run • June 10th DFMWR/SFRG Golf Tournament • June 10th Aquapalooza • June 17th Father's Day Brunch • June 18th Father's Day Lunch & Shoot • June 18th Pampering Papas • June 18th-24th Pride Market • June 24th Spin into Summer • June 24th A LOOK FORWARD
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