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Events Guide • February 2011 Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

Salsa Night & Dancing Competition Super Bowl Sunday Bohemian Night Flea Market

Golf Open House Golf Five Day Lessons

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FEBRUARY 2011 • DFMWR Events

Black History Month Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. President has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. A month to celebrating black history.

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INSIDE EVERY ISSUE: • What’s HOT in our Programs • Army Family Covenant • Discovering Puerto Rico and its Attractions • Community Recreation Division • What are you reading?

New in the Post Library • Things to do... February 2011 Events Calendar • Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation • Army Community Service • Child, Youth & School Services • On-post Entertainment • Paid Advertising & Classified

DFMWR Fort Buchanan Fan Page

Starting on February 1st, 2011 DFMWR Fort Buchanan Facebook profile page will completely transition to a Fan Page. The new Fan Page will allow us to communicate more directly with all of our fans and listen to all your comments and suggestions. Be sure to follow our Fan Page www.facebook.com/mwrbuchanan and click the button to keep up to date with Fort Buchanan’s news and activities.

You can also log through www.buchananmwr. com and click on the Facebook button. Don’t forget to suggest the page to your friends so they can get the scoop too!

IN THIS ISSUE: New! PROPS for Youth Page 1 Flea Market Murder 101 Dinner Theater Page 2 Featured book at the Library: A Long Time Coming Page 3 Inexpensive Alternatives to Page 6 Exercise Military Saves 2011 Page 7 Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Page 9

Directorate, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation • Director, Mr. Dallas J. Petersen DFMWR Admin. Officer Ms. Lauren Ramos T- 787-707-3135 Business Operations Division & Acting Community Recreation Division • Chief: Mr. Jerome Hesby • T- 787-707-3373 Bldg. 390 Child, Youth & School Services • Chief: Ms. Carmen Dieppa T-787-707-3399 /3598 • Bldg. 1147, Coconut Grove Army Community Service • Chief: Mr. Rafael Gilestra T- 787-707-3292/3709/3804 • Bldg. 390 Marketing, Advertising & Commercial Sponsorship • Marketing Coordinator and Editor: Ms. Grace Meinhofer • T- 787-707-3719 Bldg. 136, Miles Loop Street

A World of Opportunities to reach the Military Market in the Island For Commercial Sponsorship and/or Paid Advertising Call Ms. Mariana Urrutia at 787-707-3703 F. 787-707-3715 or e-mail: mariana.urrutia@us.army.mil

What’s HOT in our programs

First Chili Cook Off Competition At Fort Buchanan

Chili is a well known food throughout the world. There are many varieties of chili to make and choose to eat. There are more chili recipes to choose from than you can imagine. A fun activity many communities and festivals hold is a chili cook-off. Fort Buchanan’s Golf Course Complex will be offering their first Chili Cookoff Competition and Golf Tournament. The event will allow individuals the opportunity to cook up their best chili recipe for everyone to sample. There will be prizes for the winner.

One of the most famous chili cook-offs takes place in Texas, known as the Bottle Hill Chili Cook-off. This is a great event with wonderful chili cooks trying to outdo each other and the competition is very stiff. For those serious chili makers out there, the World Chili Cook-off

Championship takes place each year in Omaha, Nebraska. The winner of this event takes home $25,000 in cash. This is the top award in this nationwide chili cook-off. They hold smaller events in locations throughout the United States. The winners of those competitions then get the chance to compete in the World Chili Cook-off Championship, 150 top chili cooks compete in this ultimate competition.

Chili cook-offs are great fun and entertainment. If you are interested in making your favorite chili and putting it into the competition sign up today, entry fee is $20.00 per team.

Make sure you are aware of the entry rules and regulations. If you enjoy great chili, attending our Chili Cook-off Competition and Golf Tournament will be a great way to sample the various chili recipes out there. Be the judge; see you on Saturday February 5th, 2011 at the Fort Buchanan Golf Course Complex event starts at 11:00 am. To sign up call 787-707-5105

Golf Open House

We invite you to experience our Golf Course like never before! Join us for the Golf Course Complex Open House to be held on Saturday, February 5th, 2011 from 11:00 am- 5:00 pm.

You’ll get to participate in:

• Complimentary Round d of Golf • Exhibits • Membership Drive • Golf Tips

RSVP: 787-707-5105 / 2989

Keeping the promise...

In response to the Army Family Covenant (AFC), Army Child, Youth & School Services has created PROPS (Performance, Recitals, Orchestration, Plays & Stagecraft), a performing arts initiative establishing a framework for yearround performing arts programming within the CYS Services Delivery System. PROPS is designed to assist Army-connected children and youth 6-18 years of age to cope with the stress or frequent, long-term deploymentthrough creative, educational and cultural-entertainment experiences tailored to the unique needs and interests of military Families.

The PROPS performing arts program offers children and youth experiences that reinforce such key life skills as creative problemsolving, informed decision making, critical and analytical thinking, communication skills, and collaborative teamwork. The Fort Buchanan Child, Youth & School (CYS) Services is happy to announce that the Missoula Children’s Theater/ PROPS will be in Fort Buchanan auditioning children and youth between the ages 6 to 18 for the recital presentation scheduled for May 14th, 2011. Auditions will begin on May 10th, 2011. Children and youth wanting to audition need to be registered in any of the CYSS programs. The Actors/Directors coming to audition are Mr. Erik Heuchert and Ms. Calida Davis. The show title is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! Please Stay Tune as more information will be shared with you about this program .

Army Family Covenant

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) And Its Impact In People’s Decisions Have you ever wonder the impact that your emotions have in your decisions? Many people believe that the success of their decisions is the result of seeing the big picture of the situation and also taking in consideration the longterm benefits that could be acquired from making those decisions at that precise time. I agree! Those in the psychology and life/career coaching field believe that our mind is the ultimate decision success tool. I also agree! All the great ideas, personal power, and creativity start in our mind, making it the most powerful tool and possession that human beings can posses. Even when human minds have varied “functions,” the least understood are the functions associated with emotions and feelings.

According to Encyclopedia Britannica (2010),

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emotions influence what people perceive, learn, and remember, and it also plays an important part in people’s behaviors and during decision-making processes.

People sometimes behave, act, and react based on their current emotional state. Making important or crucial decisions based on emotions are one of the biggest mistakes we can make not only in our career lives but also in our personal lives.

How many of you have reacted to a situation or taken an “out of nowhere” decision and after couple of days has passes, you realized that it was not a smart decision and you start asking yourself… “What was I thinking? I am sure that it has happened to all us before. When making important decisions, we need to understand the impact emotions can have in those decisions and try to manage our emotions and feelings and not let them control our lives. That is exactly what emotional intelligence refers to; the ability to understand and be aware of our emotions and use them to our advantages.

Understanding our feelings and emotions and not letting them “sabotage” our decision making processes will allow us to manage relationships more effectively and not only to make better and successful decisions but also to learn how to take control of our lives by becoming emotionally intelligent individuals.

One last thought, let your emotions come out but do not let them influence your decisions or you could be making a big mistake without knowing it is a big mistake.

Written by: Marielys Camacho-Reyes. She is a graduate Psychology student at the University of Phoenix, a Career Coaching student at the Coach Training Alliance, and a military Spouse.

Discovering Puerto Rico and its Attractions PARQUE MONAGAS The Julio Enrique Monagas National Park is located right next to base on Road #28, km 4, Luchetti Industrial Center, Bayamón. During the Second World War it was known as the Buchanan Powder House, on which the Army stored ammo and powder. It was officially inaugurated in 1993 during the CentroAmerican and Caribbean Games. It has natural trails, a pony ride, and picnic areas for rent at $25 each per day. There are also multiple use rooms for rent and play areas for the children.

It was dedicated to one of the early forefathers of sports in Puerto Rico, memorable Ponce citizen Julio Enrique Monagas who established the first track and field club on

the Island (the Ponce Athletic Club) back in 1929. Born in the Dominican Republic, at an early age Julio settled in Ponce where he was raised by his Puerto Rican parents. In 1928 he became the first and finest sports editor to work for a local newspaper (El Día). In the late 1940’s he created the Puerto Rico Amateur Athletic Federation, directed the Administration of Public Parks and Recreation and most importantly, formed the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee.

He was the first of three Puerto Rican citizens (besides Germán Rieckehoff Sampayo and Héctor Francisco Cardona) to preside over the Central-American Sports Organization (ODECABE). In 1984, at the 87th Ses-

sion of the International Olympic Committee he was rightfully awarded an Olympic Silver Medal as the driving force and father of the Olympic Movement in Puerto Rico and founder of its National Olympic Committee.

The Julio Enrique Monagas National Park is open to the public seven days a week from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Call (787) 269-6600, (787) 269-6603 for more information or to reserve one of its picnics stands for a private activity.

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Automotive Skills Center Specials of the Month EVERY MONDAY

Oil Change Special $8.00 Regular price $12.00

EVERY THURSDAY February 3rd ½ price Tire Balancing Special February 10th ½ price Auto Lift Special February 17th ½ Price Diagnostic Special February 24th ½ price Air Conditioner Service Special March 3rd ½ Price Tire Mounting Special For information call: 787-707-3972

Murder 101 Mystery Dinner

Comedy Mystery Dinner Theater Murder 101 is an interactive Comedy Murder Mystery set at a class reunion of a closing High School. As the various alumni gather to say good-bye to their beloved alma mater, old rivalries and new alliances add up to an evening of murder and mayhem.

CASTING CALL All aspiring actors / acresses are invited to participate in the casting call for the Murder 101 Mystery Comedy Dinner Theater Show. Chosen ones will take part of a professionally taught workshop to prepare for the performance scheduled for April 1st and 2nd, 2011 at the Community Club & Conference Center. Contact 787-707-5105 for details and to sign-up.

No need to have acting experience to participate in the casting.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER Join us on April 1st and 2nd for a Dinner Buffet at the Community Club & Conference Center.

Price: $16.95. For reservations: 787-707-3535

Team Members Highlight Photos: DFMWR Team having fun in team building activities.

At left: DFMWR Director’s desk with a creation from the activities.

The Whole DFMWR Team!

People like to be recognized and appreciated for their efforts. This may be especially true in the workplace. That ‘s why on Friday, January 21st 2011, DFMWR hosted an Employee Appreciation Event at the Community Club & Conference Center.

The event’s main objective was to bring together the workforce, offer an opportunity for management to express it’s appreciation for all the staff’s accomplishments, and also, just have fun together! That was exactly what happened in this event that started with an audiovisual presentation prepared by the HIRED! CYSS youth students. DFMWR Director, Mr. Dallas Petersen thanked all for their dedication and highlighted many ac-

complishments during year 2010. Trivias and team building activities followed, from where the Director got to keep a symbolic reminder of DFMWR’s mission, to decorate his desk (see photo).

To top off the afternoon, food, beverages and a musical surprise by Pleneros Bombaya provided a latin flair that everyone enjoyed.

All this left a question in everyone’s minds: When’s the next?

What are You Reading?

New at the Library

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Read the Book, See the Movie Featured Book for

National Black History Month

A Long Time Coming By: Evan Thomas

Since 1984, Newsweek has been renowned for its vivid, in-depth special election coverage of the ordeal of running for the presidency. A year before the election, Newsweek assigns reports to cover the presidential campaigns on an embargoed basis; anything they learn is kept confidential until the polls close on Election Day. In return, the reports receive remarkable access to the candidates, their handlers, and their families. They travel with the candidates, witness crucial turning points and confidential meetings, and unearth stories not covered in day-to-day reporting. The result is a story that reads like no other coming off the campaign trail.

In A Long Time Coming, written by Evan Thomas, Newsweek shares the inside stories from the epic 2008 election. This riveting narrative charts the rise of Barack Obama, the comeback of John McCain, the long siege between Obama and Hillary Clinton, the explosive arrival of Sarah Palin, and Obama’s final road to victory. It offers intimate portraits of Clinton, McCain, and Obama as they fight and survive, suffer through times of vexation and self-doubt, and quarrel with their families and advisers. It reveals the Clinton campaign’s messy infighting. It details McCain’s grudging decision to abandon his free-wheeling style in favor of a highly disciplined, press-averse campaigning strategy.

And it shows how Obama transformed himself from the consummate outsider to the confident leader of the biggest, best-financed get-outthe-vote campaign in the history of American politics.

With a new chapter on the shaping of the Obama administration, its key players, and its prospects, A Long Time Coming tells the rich and complex story behind the transformative election of 2008.

Each month, prior to the movie event, copies of the selected title will be available at the Library. See the movie and receive a free bag of popcorn even if you haven’t read the book. For more information about Read the Book, See the Movie, visit or call the Library at (787) 707-3208.

Dear John (PG-13) Thursday, February 17th at 5:30pm John is a Soldier on leave who meets Savannah, a college student. The two may not have been looking for love, but love finds them anyway. Then the September 11th attacks happen, and John is torn between love for Savannah and duty to Country. Because this is an adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, there will be drama and heartbreak, and Dear John doesn’t tread lightly in this emotional battlefield.

FREE

POPCORN! Customers’ first choice of new books and DVD selections, February 1st, 10:00 am.

Computer Orientations Wednesday, February 2nd and Wednesday, February 16th at 10:00 am Library Coupon Club Thursday, February 24th, 2011, from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon.

FEBRUARY DVD Releases

•The Least Among You •The Touch •Mother and Child •Army Wives Third Season •Step Up 3 •September Issue •Ramona and Beezus •Men Who Stare At Goats •How To Train Your Dragon •Twilight Eclipse •Sex and the City 2 •Paths of Glory(Documentary) •National Geographic The Planets •The Kids Are All Right •Altitude •Secrets of Jonathan Sperry •Planet Hulk Marvel •Disappearance of Alice Creed •Poltergeist(Blu-ray) •Predators(Blu-ray) •Last Airbender(Blu-ray) •Light Keepers(Blu-ray) •ARN The Knight Templar(Blu-ray) •Twelve(Bluray) •Sorcerer’s Apprentice(Blu-ray)

The Grapes of Wrath (PG) Thursday, March 17th at 5:30pm Adapted by Nunnally Johnson from John Steinbeck’s classic novel, the film tells a simple story about Oklahoma farmers leaving the depression-era dustbowl for the promised land of California, but it’s the story’s emotional resonance and theme of human perseverance that makes the movie so richly and timelessly rewarding. It’s all about the humble Joad family’s cross-country trek to escape the economic devastation of their ruined farmland, beginning when Tom Joad returns from a four-year prison term to discover that his family home is empty. He’s reunited with his family just as they’re setting out for the westbound journey, and thus begins an odyssey of saddening losses and strengthening hopes. As Ma Joad is the embodiment of one of America’s greatest social tragedies and the Okie spirit of pressing forward against all odds. The Grapes of Wrath is one of the finest films ever made.

Story Time

Fort Buchanan Post Library offers a story hour along with crafts. Story Time will be on Wednesday, 16th February 2011 at 3:00 pm and the theme will be President’s Day. Children between the ages of 1 to 9 years old are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit or call the Library at (787) 707-3208.

Classical Movies The American Film Institute’s top 100 Classical Movies are available on DVD at the Fort Buchanan’s Post Library. Classic titles like Casablanca, Gone With the Wind, and To Kill a Mockingbird are available for you to enjoy. The check out limit is three movies per family for four days.

Visit the Library for a complete listing of the AFI’s Top 100 movies.

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• Adult Sports Presidents Softball Tournament, 9:00 am @Cabaña Softball Field • Basic Open Water Scuba Lessons 787-707-3734 / 787-552-7222 • Super Bowl Party, 4:00 pm @Borinquen Lounge & Patio

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• Basic Open Water Scuba Lessons 787-707-3734 / 787-552-7222 • Golf Lessons Sign Up Now! For info call 787-707-3852

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• Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center • NEW Every Monday: Oil Change Special, $8.00 per car @ Automotive Skills Center.

• SKIES Tennis Lessons , 3:00 pm @ Tennis Court • SKIES Karate Lessons, 4:00 pm @ Community Club

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Valentine’s Day

• Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center • Every Monday: Oil Change Special, $8.00 per car @ Automotive Skills Center.

• MSP Friendship Dance, 7:00 pm @ Water Spout

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Family Bowling $3.00 per game FREE Shoe Rental 1:00 pm-5:00 pm @ Bowling Center For more info call 787-707-5105

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• Community Club Booth Caribbean Wedding Expo @ PR Convention Center • Advanced Open Water Scuba Lessons 787-707-3734 / 787-552-7222

• Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center • Every Monday: Oil Change Special, $8.00 per car @ Automotive Skills Center.

• SKIES Tennis Lessons , 3:00 pm @ Tennis Court • SKIES Karate Lessons, 4:00 pm @ Community Club

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• Adult Swimming Lessons @ Water Spout Call for appoinments 787-707-3550 • Every Tuesday: Library Homework Helper, 2:30 pm @ Post Library. For details call 787-707-3208 • Youth Sports Baseball League Registration begins 787-707-3787 / 3466 • NEW Every Tuesday: Tone & Kranking Class, 5:30 pm @ Fitness Center. For info call 787-707-3767

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• Army Ten Miler Try-outs, Monday thru Friday 5:30 am @ Fitness Center 787-707-3182 / 3277 • Every Tuesday: Close Quarter Defense Tactics, 10:00 am @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767 • Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club.

• NEW Electronic Bingo at the Club! 787-707-3535

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• Every Tuesday & Thursday: SKIES Guitar & Piano Lessons, 2:30 pm @ Community Club • Library Homework Help Elementary & Middle School, 2:30 pm @ Post Library 787-707-3208 • Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center • NEW SKIES Bowka Fitness Clinic, 3:30 pm @ Community Club • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club 787-707-3535

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• Every Tuesday & Thursday: SKIES Guitar & Piano Lessons, 2:30 pm @ Community Club • Library Homework Help Elementary & Middle School, 2:30 pm @ Post Library 787-707-3208 • Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center • NEW SKIES Modern Dance Clinic, 3:30 pm @ Community Club • Youth Sports Soccer Season Closing Ceremony 787-707-3466 • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club 787-707-3535

01 March • Every Tuesday & Thursday: SKIES Guitar & Piano Lessons, 2:30 pm @ Community Club • Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center • NEW Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Kids Swimming Lessons, 4:00 pm / 5:00 pm @ Water Spout • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club 787-707-3535

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• Every Wednesday: Kranking Class, 6:30 am @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767 • Computer Orientation, 10:00 am @ Post Library • Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • BBQ, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio For info call 787-707-3434 • Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center For details call 787-707-5105 / 3272

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• Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center • SKIES Tennis Lessons , 3:00 pm @ Tennis Court • SKIES Karate Lessons, 4:00 pm @ Community Club • BBQ, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio

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• Computer Orientation, 10:30 am @ Post Library • Library Story Time: President’s Day Theme, 3:00 pm • Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center • SKIES Tennis Lessons , 3:00 pm @ Tennis Court • NEW SKIES Bowka Fitness Clinic, 3:30 pm @ Community Club • BBQ, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio For info call 787-707-3535 • Adults Softball League Begins 787-707-3277 / 3182

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• Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center • SKIES Tennis Lessons , 3:00 pm @ Tennis Court • NEW SKIES Modern Dance Clinic, 3:30 pm @ Community Club • BBQ, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio For info call 787-707-3535

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• How to Change Oil Class, 2:00 pm @ Automotive Skills Center • Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center • SKIES Tennis Lessons , 3:00 pm @ Tennis Court • BBQ, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio For info call 787-707-3535

03 • Employee & Customer Covenant Signing, 10:00 am @ Community Club • NEW SKIES Yoga Class, 3:00 pm / 4:00 pm @ Community Club 787-707-3434 • Tire Balancing 50% off @ Automotives Skills Center For more details call 787-707-3972

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• Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center • Auto Lift 50% off @ Automotives Skills Center For more details call 787-707-3972 • BBQ, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio • BOSS Free Salsa Lessons, 6:00 pm @ Community Club • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club

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• Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Diagnostic Special 50% off @ Automotives Skills Center For more details call 787-707-3972 • Adapting to Military Lifestyles Scrapbook Class, 3:30 pm @ ACS Bldg. 1019. For info call 787-707-3682 • NEW SKIES Bowka Fitness Clinic, 3:30 pm @ Community Club • Read the book, see the movie: Dear John, 5:30 pm @ Post Library. For details call 787-707-3208 • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club

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• Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • A/C Service 50% off @ Automotives Skills Center 787-707-3972 • NEW SKIES Modern Dance Clinic, 3:30 pm @ Community Club • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club

03 • Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Air Condition 50% off @ Automotives Skills Center For more details call 787-707-3972 • SKIES Modern Dance Clinic, 3:30 pm @ Community Club • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club • Tire Balancing 50% off @ Automotives Skills Center For more details call 787-707-3972

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• Every Thursday & Friday: Teen Center Extended Hours ‘till 8:00 pm • Lunch A Bowl, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Bowling Center • Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Steak & Karaoke Night, 4:00 pm @ Community Club • Every Friday: Spinning Class, 5:30 pm @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767

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• Every Thursday & Friday: Teen Center Extended Hours ‘till 8:00 pm • Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Every Friday: Spinning Class, 5:30 pm @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767 • Valentine’s Event: Renewal of Vows, 5:00 pm / Valentines Dinner, 6:00 pm @ Community Club 787-707-3535

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• Every Thursday & Friday: • Teen Center Extended Hours ‘till 8:00 pm • Lunch A Bowl, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Bowling Center • Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Bohemian Night, 6:00 pm @ Community Club

25 • Every Thursday & Friday: Teen Center Extended Hours ‘till 8:00 pm Lunch A Bowl, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Bowling Center • Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Golf End of the Month Madness Tournament, 12:00 pm • Steak & Karaoke Night, 4:00 pm @ Community Club • Hills Cycling Challenge, 5:30 pm @ Fitness Center

04 • Every Thursday & Friday: • Teen Center Extended Hours ‘till 8:00 pm • Lunch A Bowl, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Bowling Center • Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Steak & Karaoke Night, 4:00 pm @ Community Club

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• Adults Sports Presidents Softball Tournament 9:00 am @Cabaña Softball Field • Dance Step Aerobics, 9:00 am & Spinning Class 10:30 am @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767 • Open House, 11:00 am @ Golf Course Complex • Basic Open Water Scuba Lessons 787-707-3734

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President’s Day

• Romantic Ride Cycling Class, 10:30 am @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767 • Basic Open Water Scuba Lessons 787-707-3734 • Adults Softball League Registration Deadline @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767 • Get Ready in 5 Days! Golf Fundamental, 1:30 pm @ Golf Course Complex 787-707-3853

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• Chili Cook-Off Competition, 8:00 am-4:00 pm @ Golf Course Complex • Get Golf Ready in 5 Days! Pitching & Chipping 1:30 pm @ Golf Course Complex 787-707-3853

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• Community Club Booth @ Caribbean Wedding Expo PR Convention Center • Advanced Open Water Scuba Lessons 787-707-3734 • Get Golf Ready in 5 Days!

Fairway Woods & Iron Plays, 1:30 pm @ Golf Course Complex 787-707-3853

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Flea Market & NAF Sale

8:00 am @ PX Parking Lot • Step Aerobics, 9:00 am & Spinning Class, 10:30 am @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767 • Basic Open Water Scuba Lessons 787-707-3234 • Get Golf Ready in 5 Days! Tee Off, 1:30 pm @ Golf Course Complex 787-707-3853

• Monday- Spinning Lessons, 6:30 pm at Fitness Center • Monday, Wednesday & Friday- Out of the Box, 9:00 am at Fitness Center • Monday thru Thursday- Spinning Lessons, 5:30 am / 12:00 pm / 4:30 pm at Fitness Center • Monday -Friday: Lunch Buffet & Cold Cut Sandwich, Soup or Salad Special, 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the Community Club • Monday & Thursday – Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm, Bowling Center / Zumba, 5:30 pm at Fitness Center • • Tuesday- Close Quarter Defense Tactics, 10:00 am at Fitness Center • Tuesdays & Thursdays- Spinning, 5:30 am / 12:00 pm / 4:30 pm at Fitness Center , BINGO 6:00 pm at the Community Club • Tuesdays thru Thursdays- BBQ, 4:00 pm, at the Community Club • Thursdays & Fridays- Lunch-A-Bowl, 11:00 am, Bowling Center • Wednesday- Kranking, 6:30 am at Fitness Center / Malanga’s Evening on Par 3 at Golf Course Complex • Thursdays & Fridays - Teen Center Extended Hours ‘till 8:00 pm • Tuesdays - Library Homework Help at 2:30 pm • Fridays- Steak & Karaoke Night, 4:00 pm at the Borinquen Lounge & Patio

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Sports & Fitness

Inexpensive Alternatives to Exercise

By Roberto Fernández, Fitness Center Manager

It’s the beginning of the year and most people’s New Year’s resolution is to get in better shape. Attendance to Fitness Centers, classes of all sorts, outdoor tracks & parks increase dramatically this time of year. There is always a percentage of customers who feel uncomfortable when exercising indoors with so many people around them. Some express even feeling claustrophobic with only a small space without bumping into one another or don’t have the patience to share a machine. The high attendance is mostly seasonal. It mostly occurs in certain times of the year like in January, close to the summer and around August and September.

If you are one that would like to avoid these heavy crowds during those times a year or would like to work out in the privacy of your own home with inexpensive equipment here are some alternatives to consider: Walking – A natural exercise by nature. The only cost is really if you do not have the appropriate foot wear. Other than that it is really picking a safe area to exercise. Take water with you.

Hiking – Mostly same as above. Be prepared as it is harder than it looks.

Dumbbells – Cost varies due to the weight.

These are versatile and do not occupy much space.

Jump Rope – Another tool that is cheap and can give you a good work out.

Fit Ball – Comes in different sizes and can also be very versatile.

Rent or Buy Videos – Especially if it is not a new video. There are options of Aerobics, Zumba, Kick boxing, etc.

Resistance Tubing – Comes in variable resistance. Versatile as you can work every muscle with one. Also, easy to carry and to travel with.

Yard or House Work – Depending on the task some of it can be considered a good exercise, even dancing with a broom.

A Step or Steps – You can use a step to go up and down or combinations and even as a bench. A flight of steps can also be used.

Body Weight Exercises – These can be done with no equipment; Pushups, squats, jumping jacks, pull ups, etc.

Like with any exercise program a physician should be consulted before starting.

If guidance is needed you can contact the Fort Buchanan Fitness Center and a certified trainer can help you with a program.

BOSS Salsa Lessons

On Thursday, January 13th, the BOSS program sponsored for the first time FREE Salsa Lessons at the Community Club & Conference Center Ballroom. The event was a huge success with more than 200 participants. Lessons offered by Your Style Academy instructors, had us dancing to the rhythm of Salsa.

Don’t miss our next lesson on Thursday February 10th at 6:00 pm at the Community Club & Conference Ballroom so you can get ready for the salsa dance competition at the upcoming Salsa Night on April 29th with Orquesta La Mulenze.

787-463-0994 / 787-367-5990 www.yourstyleacadmey.com Be sure to mention you took the class at Fort Buchanan.

Upcoming Free Salsa classes: • February 10th • March 10th • April 14th

Above: Orquesta La Mulenze to be featured in the upcoming Salsa Night on April 29th.

Army Community Service

FEBRUARY 2011 • DFMWR Events Guide The Army’s Official web site for military Families:

www.myarmyonesource.com

Relocation Readiness Program Classes

Family Advocacy Program

Classes for February

Adapting to the Military Lifestyles Scrapbooking Class

Keeping Healthy Relationships • Dating, What you should know Tuesday, February 1st at Bldg. 507, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

• What teens should know about healthy dating relationships Thursday, February 3rd at CYSS Teen Center, from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm • Family Stress and Anger Management Friday, February 4th at Bldg. 507 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm • New Parent Support Program Morning Playgroup, Friendship Day Activity Tuesdays, February 8th and February 22nd at Bldg. 1140 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.

• About Being Married in the Military Wednesday, February 9th, at Bldg. 507, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm • Effective Communication and Anger Management Wednesday, February 16th at Bldg. 1000 from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. For School Age Services Children (SAS) •Staying Together and Making Your Relationship Work Thursday, February 24th at Bldg. 507 from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm.

Financial Readiness Program

MILITARY SAVES 2011 To kick off the fifth year of the Military Saves Campaign, the Department of Defense will observe Military Saves Week from February 20 to 27, 2011. While Military Saves is a year-long effort, Military Saves Week is a dedicated opportunity for the military community to come together to emphasize the importance of saving to troops and families, and en-

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Preserve precious memories in photos!

Come and learn techniques that will help you make beautiful scrapbooks in this workshop.

Thursday, February 17th, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm at ACS, Bldg. 1019, Buchanan Heights.

For reservations please call Adria Lucca, Relocation Readiness Program Manager at 787- 707-3682/3697

For schedule and information of FAP classes please call FAP Educator at 787-707-3698 or via e-mail: carmen.t.rivera1@us.army.mil For the Sexual Harassment/Assault and Response Program (SHARP), Victim Advocate Services, Transitional Compensation (TC) Program, and Family Advocacy Program related information please call Ms. Wilda Díaz, FAP Manager & SARC at 787-707-3709 or via e-mail: wilda.diaz@us.army.mil

courage them to take action. The campaign’s slogan, Start Small, Think Big, talks to the long –term benefits of saving a little each month.

For more information and to take the Saver Pledge go to www.militarysaves.org As part of the Military Saves campaign, ACS Financial Readiness Program will be offering the following classes: • Thu, Feb. 10th: Principles of Personal Finance- Understand the positive effects of handling your personal finances correctly.

• Thu, Feb. 17th: Planning and Budgeting Learn how to use tools to assess your financial situation and help set a budget for your future.

• Thu, Feb. 24th: Using Credit Wisely Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using credit and apply proven methods in managing credit accounts.

Classes will be held at ACS Bldg 1019 D, Garcia St. Buchanan Heights. From 10:00 to11:30. Spaces are limited; to attend you must make a reservation. You may call the Financial Readiness Program at 787-707-3310 or by email: arlene.romero@us.army.mil

ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF (AER) AER is a private nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide emergency financial assistance to Soldiers and their Families.

Who is Eligible? Active duty Soldiers, single or married, and their Family members. Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers on continuous active duty for more than 30 days and their Family members (Title 10 USC). Soldiers retired from active duty for longevity or physical disability, and their Family members.

Surviving spouses and orphans of Soldiers who died while on active duty or after they retired.

Assistance to Other Services Under reciprocal agreement with the Aid Societies of the Navy and Marine Cops, Air Force, and Coast Guard, AER provides assistance to service members of those services.

For more information or to receive assistance, please call AER at (787) 707 -3310; 3295; 3804 or email: arlene.romero@us.army.mil

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Child, Youth & School Services

FEBRUARY 2011 • DFMWR Events Guide

HIRED!

Experience is the Best Teacher

Photo Above: HIRED! Program youth, Sam Kalal and Brandon Martínez show off their well earned t-shirts as they concluded their hands-on work experience in the DFMWR Marketing, Advertising, and Commercial Sponsorship Office.

Every child has different interests and CYSS is proud to offer our youth a varied selection of after school opportunities. See classes available for 2011 below: Activity

Ages

Fee

Dates & time

BOKWA FITNESS 11-18 years old $50.00 for a 3 day clinic

15-17 February 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

MODERN DANCE 11-18 years old $50.00 for a 3 day clinic

22-24 February 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

SWIMMING 5-12 years old $50.00 for 1/2 hour

YOGA 5-18 years old $80.00 per month for

4 group classes

March 1st, 2011 thru March 29th, 2011 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm or 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Thursdays 3:00 pm-4:00 pm or 4:00 pm -5:00 pm

PIANO 5-18 years old $80.00 per month

1 hour group classes

or $100.00 per month

½ hour individual classes

Tuesdays or Wednesdays 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Individual classes are available upon request

GUITAR 5-18 years old $80.00 per month

1 hour group classes

or $100.00 per month

½ hour individual classes

Tuesdays or Wednesdays 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Individual classes are available upon request

TENNIS 5-18 years old $80.00 per month

1 hour group classes

Wednesdays 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm or 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturdays 10:00 am – 11:00 am or 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

KARATE 5-18 years old $80.00 per month for

4 group classes

Mondays 4:00 pm-5:00 pm or 5:00 pm -6:00 pm

SAT REVIEW 14 -18 years old $499.00 for 20 hours

of instruction

Classes will be on Fridays (2:30 pm-5:00 pm) and Saturdays (9:00 am – 1:00 pm) on March & April 2011 Test Date: 7 May 2011

For additional information and registration, contact the CYSS SKIES Unlimited Program located at Bldg. 152 (Welcome Center) Tel. 787-707-3787 / 787-707-3434 or E-mail: buchcer@us.army.mil

ENTERTAINMENT

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Fort Buchanan Markets as a Wedding Destination Next February 26th and 27th, 2011 the Community Club staff will participate on one of the most influential wedding exhibits in the Caribbean. Caribbean Bridal Expo connects an audience of serious buyers and sellers of wedding planning and services. Thousands of wed couples and hundreds of wedding planners come to the event to access exhibitors showcasing their wedding services, facilities and products. The Community Club will showcase their catering services, food and wedding packages. Stop by the Puerto Rico Convention Center and see what the Community Club has to offer.

February 6th is big game day!

Move over with your friends to the Borinquen Lounge and Patio for the Tailgate Party!

Chicken Wings 25¢ ea

Quesadillas 25¢

Mini-nachos 50¢

Fried chicken drums 50¢

Corn on the Cob 50¢

Mini-hamburger 50¢

Mini-hot dog $1.50 Drinks, music, fries and more Call 787-707-3535 for details.

Achieve great results in five days!

February 12th: GOLF FUNDAMENTALS February 19th: PITCHING & CHIPPING February 26th: FAIRWAY WOODS &

IRONS PLAY March 5th: TEE OFF March 12th: PLAY GOLF Classes from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm.

Package fee: $99.00 per person. Open for children ages 12 to 18 for a fee of $49.00 when accompanied by an adult.

Registration deadline February 10th.

Call 787-707-3852 / 3980 for details.

Bohemian Nights Music & Camaraderie!

Bohemian Night on February 18th is sure to bring that free spirited attitude with Live Music. At the Community Club’s Borinquen Lounge and Patio, from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

For details call 787-707-3535.

More days, more BBQ! Open Tuesdays through Fridays Borinquen Lounge & Patio, 4:00 pm You can also order TO GO. For more information call 787-707-3535.

Remember it’s held inside on rainy days.

Classified Section & Paid Advertising

FEBRUARY 2011 • DFMWR Events Guide

www.buchananmwr.com

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