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CYSS Easter Egg Hunt Easter Brunch at the Club Flea Market Mother’s Day Edition Volunteer Recognition Event Shh Library Competition
April is Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 2011 DFMWR Events Guide
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... April 2011 Events Calendar • Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation • Army Community Service • Child, Youth & School Services • On-post Entertainment • Paid Advertising & Classified
www.buchananmwr.com IN THIS ISSUE: The Blue Ribbon Story Page 1 Flea Market Mother’s Day Edition Page 2 and NAF Sale Featured book at the Library: Beyond Recycling Page 3 Volunteer Recognition Event FAP Classes for April Page 6 Missoula Children’s Theater Page 8 at Fort Buchanan Easter Brunch and Salsa Dancing at the Club Page 9 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 April is Month of the Military Child in the Army and this year’s theme is Celebrate Military Children: The Strength of Our Future on Army garrisons. More than 1.7 million children under the age of 18 have at least one parent serving in the Armed Forces. It is estimated that more than 900,000 children have had one or both parents deployed multiple times. The Child, Youth and School Services programs will hold special events to honor Soldiers’ Children. These events will stress the importance of providing children with quality services and support promised through the Army Family Covenant. The month long celebration, first held in 1986, reinforces to Military Children that they are, indeed, a key part of the Armed Forces community.
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
Discovering Puerto Rico and its Attractions
Caguas Botanical and Cultural Garden
The Caguas Botanical and Cultural Garden is the ideal place for nature lovers looking for a place to harmonize the centuries old Caribbean history with idyllic nature surroundings. The Garden promotes a lot more than respect for nature: it is also an exponent of the Island’s history. Sugar cane production and commerce are inseparable elements of the Caribbean’s evolution during the last centuries. In the Garden figured as witnesses the centenary ruins of the ancient San José Sugar Plantation, as well as the rebuilt old large hut to house slaves, whose invaluable sacrifice represented an important element in the development of the creole personality. As a complement, in the Garden, there are important archeological deposits of the Taino Indians that inhabited Puerto Rico. The CBCG is located just 30 minutes away from San Juan.
Keeping the promise...
Army Family Covenant
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Family Advocacy Program (Ar 608-18) Domestic Violence & Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Procedure
THE BLUE RIBBON STORY By: Ms. Wilda Díaz Family Advocacy Program Manager
Fort Buchanan Police 24 Hours - Report Point of Contact (RPOC) 787-707-3337 RAHC/FAP Treatment Social Worker 787-707-2044 or 787-420-9316 Crisis Hot Line 787-749-1333 and/or 211
Community Legal Office
their potential. Child abuse and neglect are often associated with a lack of understanding of basic child development or an inability to put that knowledge into action. Parental Resiliency Resilience is the ability to handle everyday stressors and recover from occasional crises. Parents who are emotionally resilient have a positive attitude, creatively solve problems, effectively address challenges, and are less likely to direct anger and frustration at their children. In addition, these parents are aware of their own challenges—for example, those arising from inappropriate parenting they received as children—and accept help and/or counseling when needed. Social Connections Evidence links social isolation and perceived lack of support to child maltreatment. Trusted and caring family and friends provide emotional support to parents by offering encouragement and assistance in facing the
daily challenges of raising a family. Supportive adults in the family and the community can model alternative parenting styles and can serve as resources for parents when they need help. Concrete Support for Parents Many factors beyond the parent-child relationship affect a family’s ability to care for their children. Parents need basic resources such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, and access to essential services that address family-specific needs (such as child care and health care) to ensure the health and well-being of their children. Some families may also need support connecting to social services such as alcohol and drug treatment, domestic violence counseling, or public benefits. Providing or connecting families to the concrete supports that families need is critical. These combined efforts help families cope with stress and prevent situations where maltreatment could occur.
(Oficina Legal de la Comunidad)
Domestic Violence Court Room
(Sala Especializada en casos de Violencia Doméstica)
787-764-0524 • 787-751-1600 • 787-751-1867 For additional information during Duty Hours FAP Manager 787-707-3709
During April the Family Advocacy Program is distributing a blue ribbon and pin as a symbol for child abuse/neglect prevention. The story behind this symbol is as follows: In the spring of 1989, a Virginia grandmother began the blue ribbon campaign as a tribute to her grandson. The three-year-old died at the hands of his mother’s abusive boyfriend. Since that time, concerned citizens all over the country have worn the blue ribbon as a symbol of the need to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Child Abuse: Five Preventive factors Protective factors are conditions in families and communities that, when present, increases the health and well-being of children and families. They are attributes that serve as buffers, helping parents who might otherwise be at risk of abusing their children to find resources, supports, or coping strategies that allow them to parent effectively, even under stress. Research has shown that these protective factors are linked to a lower incidence of child abuse and neglect. Nurturing and Attachment A child’s early experience of being nurtured and developing a bond with a caring adult affects all aspects of behavior and development. When parents and children have strong, warm feelings for one another, children develop trust that their parents will provide what they need to thrive, including love, acceptance, positive guidance, and protection. Knowledge of Child Parenting and Child an Youth Development Discipline is both more effective and more nurturing when parents know how to set and enforce limits and encourage appropriate behaviors based on the child’s age and level of development. Parents who understand how children grow and develop can provide an environment where children can live up to From: childwelfare.gov
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Flea Market
Mother’s Day
Edition & NAF Sale
golden age vs. teen center The Golden Age Program and Teen Center Youth will be switching to mute mode on Wednesday April 13th, 5:00 pm at the Post Library. Each team will face challenges they must complete without making a sound. Noise levels will be measured with a gauge, and any team that makes noise that rises to the gauge’s red zone will be disqualified. The most silent team will win the contest. Join in and support your team, or just have a good laugh at the outrageous challenges the competitors must endure. More details by calling 787-707-5105.
This Flea Market is conveniently located at the PX Exchange parking lot, where hundreds of people transit on Saturdays. This has drawn new vendors and bargain shoppers to join into the experience of treasure hunting. Mother’s Day Edition is to be held on April 30th from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Reserve your table now so you get to choose the most visible locations. Each table for $20.00, must be paid upon registration before April 25th. Call 787707-5105 / 3974 to reserve yours. A NAF Sale will be held simultaneously, so you get a chance to purchase excess NAF property for a fraction of the original price. Lodging furniture will be available, photos at right are examples of some of the items sold in as is condition.
Sports & Fitness
April Fitness Classes Close Quarter Defense Tactics
April 5th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am- Sticks Fighting
Rolling the Savannah
April 9th, 4:00 pm - 45 min. Cycling Class
Spring Break Ride
Personalize It
April 14th, 4:30 pm- Cycling and Kranking Sports and Fitness Center, Bldg. 167. More details by calling 787-707-3767.
Upcoming Scuba Lessons
Embroidery Shop We’ll digitalize your art and embroider your gift, corporate logo, or personal items. Our dedicated and experienced staff is prepared to assist you in getting the results you want, and we’re right here on post!
The perfect fit for you!
See some of the articles we prepare in photos at left. Photo above, Betzaida Sánchez preparing a monogram image for a towel set.
Bldg. 168, Bailey Road, Fort Buchanan. Phone: 787-707-2979 Hours of Operation are Mondays through Fridays 7:00 am - 4:00 pm • Saturdays and Sundays Closed
Basic Open Water
May 14, 15, 21 & 22
Advanced Open Water April 2 & 3 • June 4 & 5
Caverns/ Wreck Trip April 17, 17, 30 & 1
Trip to Mona May 28
Trip to Vieques
June 18 More details by calling 787-707-3434 or 787-552-7222.
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What are You Reading?
New at the Library
Featured Book for April
Beyond Recycling By Kathy Stein
Homework Helper NEW SCHEDULE! If you are an Elementary or Middle School student and would like some help with your homework, you should take advantage of the Library’s Homework Helper Program. This program runs every Monday during the school year from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm in the Library’s Children’s Section. Students receive assistance in all subjects on a first-come first-serve basis. Students must present a valid military ID or be accompanied by an adult who has a valid military ID. For more information, visit or call the Post Library at (787) 707-3208.
Easter Story Time Kathy Stein’s convenient guide describes 336 environment-friendly, money-savings ways to re-use 70 types of common products, most of them not currently accepted for recycling. It also helps readers locate business and nonprofit organizations that accept products not suited for average household re-use.
Fort Buchanan Post Library offers a story hour along with crafts. Story Time will be on April 20, 2011 at 3:00 pm and the theme will be Easter. 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 Post Library at (787) 707-3208.
Customers’ first choice of new books and DVD selections, Friday, April 1st, 10:00 am. Computer Orientations Wednesday, April 20th at 10:00 am Library Coupon Club Thursday, April 28th, 2011, from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon.
The NCO Journal This magazine is published monthly and is filled with great stories and thought provoking articles. Please stop by the Post Library and pick up your FREE copy.
Kids - Create Your Own Book! Fort Buchanan Post Library offers Books by You which inspires the love of reading and writing in children as they create and publish their own books. To learn more about Books by You, visit or call the Post Library at (787)707-3208.
DVD Releases for April 2011
• Centurion (Blu-ray) • Avatar (Blu-ray) • Charlie St.Cloud (Blu-ray) • Resident Evil: Afterlife (Bluray) • King Arthur (Blu-ray) • Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (Blu-ray) • Daredevil Director’s Cut (Blu-ray) • Legend of the Guardians (Blu-ray) • Christmas Cottage (Blu-ray) • A-Team (Blu-ray) • America: The Story Of Us • The Trial • 16 Blocks • Night Catches Us • The Apostle • Hitmen Diaries • 12 Angry Men • Sanky Panky • Army Wives Season 4 (Series) • Bullying (Documentary) • Godfather 2 • Ladies and Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones • For Colored Girls (Blue-ray) • Alpha and Omega • Life As We Know It
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General Library Information System (GLIS) up and running Fort Buchanan Post Library has begun using a new Library System, GLIS (General Library Information System), since March 7th, 2010. GLIS allows the Post Library to be connected with all other GLIS Libraries worldwide. You will be able to access downloadable audio books and eBooks, manage your library use from anywhere at any time, find materials in our library or other GLIS libraries, and check the status of your library account.
Read the Book, See the Movie 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.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (PG-13) Thursday, April 21st at 5:30pm The Twilight Saga’s second installment finds Bella and Edward feeling pretty good - or at least a little less broody - about the state of things after having ironed out some of the finer points of interspecies dating. Naturally, it doesn’t last long. Bella’s 18th birthday party turns into a bit of a fiasco when Edward’s brother nearly kills Bella in a fit of bloodlust. It’s an awkward situation, to be certain, but while Bella is willing to forgive and forget, Edward elects to leave town - permanently. The decision sets off a chain of miscommunications that lead to, among other things, cliff diving, a visit with vampire royalty, a supernatural love triangle, and a close call with a scorned vampire whose mate met a gory end at the hands of the Cullens.
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• Advanced Open Water Scuba Course 787-707-3734 / 787-552-7222 • Month of the Military Child: Free Zumba Class, 3:00 pm 787-707-5105 • Family Bowling, 1:00 pm
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• Month of the Military Child: Purchase one game and receive one FREE game & shoe rental, 1:00 pm @ Bowling Center • Golf Lessons @ Golf Course Complex 787-707-3258
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• Scuba Caverns / Wrecks Trips 787-707-3734 / 787-552-7222 • Month of the Military Child: FREE golf for children accompanied by a paying adult @ Golf Course Complex 787-707-5105
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• Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Out of the Box Class, 9:00 am @ Fitness Center • Every Monday thru Friday: Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Every Monday & Thursday: Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center
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• HIRED! Program 3rd Quarter Begins • Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Every Monday & Thursday: Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center • Every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday: SKIES Tennis Lessons, 4:00 pm @ Community Club 787-707-3434
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• Sticks Fighting Class, 9:00 am @ Fitness Center • Every Tuesday & Thursday: Spanish Lessons Begin, 2:00 pm @ ACS 787-707-3682 • Every Tuesday & Thursday: Piano & Guitar Lessons, 2:30 pm @ Community Club • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club. NEW Electronic Bingo Available 787-707-3535
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• HIRED! Parent Orientation, 8:00 am @ AHS Library 787-707-3787 • Every Tuesday: Homework Helper @ Post Library 787-707-3208 • “Martedi Pasta Speciale”, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio 787-707-3535 • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club 787-707-3535
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• Computer Orientation, 10:00 am @ Post Library • Every Wednesday: Taco Fiesta, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio 787-707-3535
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• CYSS Deployed Students Day, 8:00 am @ AES • Child Find Day, 9:00 am @ Community Club 787-707-3295 • Child Abuse Prevention Class, 4:00 pm @ Bldg. 1000 • SHH! Library Teens Vs, Golden Age, 5:00 pm @ Post Library 787-707-5105 • SKIES Tennis Lessons , 3:00 pm @ Tennis Court
• Every Thursday: SKIES Yoga, 3:00 pm @ Community Club 787-707-3434 • Life Skills Learning Scrapbooking Class, 3:00 pm @ ACS Bldg. 1019, 787-707-3682 • Tire Mountain 50% off @ Automotives Skills Center • BBQ, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio • Teen Center’s Extended Hours “Karaoke Night” 787-707-3972
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• Deployed Students Day, 8:00 am @ AMS
• Army Volunteer Corp Lunch, 11:00 am 787-707-3365
• Tire Balancing 50% off @ Automotives Skills Center, 787-707-3972 • SAS Earth Day Expo, 4:00 pm @ Bldg. 1000, 787-707-3280 • Spring Brake Race 80 min. Cycling & Kranking Class, 4:30 pm @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767 • Army Ten Miler Try Outs Registration Deadline 787-707-3277 • Teen Center’s Extended Hours “Star Gazing” 787-707-3826 • BOSS Free Salsa Lessons, 6:00 pm @ Community Club
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6:00 pm @ Community Club, 787-707-3535 / 5105 • Library’s Customers’ 1st Choice of new books & DVD, 10:00 am
• Month of the Military Child & Child Abuse Prevention Kick Off Event
3:00 pm @ Cabañas Picnic Area, 787-707-3434 • SAS / MST Summer Camp Registration @ CYSS Parent Central Service Registration Office 787-707-3434 • Teen Center’s Extended Hours “ April Fools Night” 787-707-3826
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• CYSS Booth, 8:00 am @ AES • Cross Cultural Adaptation Tour: La Marquesa Forest Reserve 9:00 am, 787-707-3682 • CYSS Transportation Day, 9:00 am @ Bldg. 1000, 787-707-3468 • Every Friday: Steak & Karaoke Night, 4:00 pm @ Community Club • Teen Center’s Extended Hours “Just Dance Tournament”
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• Army Ten Miler Try Outs, 6:00 am @ Fitness Center 787-707-3277 • CDC Bike Rodeo, 10:00 am @ Bldg. 1000, 787-707-3280 • ACS Financial Readiness Class: Consumer Scams, 10:00 am @ ACS Bldg. 1019, 787-707-3310 • Teen Center’s Extended Hours “Live Band & BBQ”
National Volunteer Week April 10-16
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Registration Deadline 787-707-3277 • CDC / SAS Scrapbooking Class, 10:00 am • CDC / SAS Scrapbooking Class, 10:00 am • BGCA Spring Sports Tournament, 8:30 am @ Bldg. 1000, 787-707-3280 @ Bldg. 1000, 787-707-3280 • CDC / SAS Scrapbooking Class, 10:00 am • Every Moday: • Every Tuesday & Thursday: SKIES Karate Lessons, 4:00 pm @ Community Club @ Bldg. 1000, 787-707-3280 SKIES Piano & Guitar Lessons, 2:30 pm • Every Monday & Thursday: • Computer Orientation, 10:00 am @ Post Library @ Community Club 787-707-3434 Zumba, 5:30 pm @ Fitness Center • Month of the Military Child: FREE Bike Repair Class • Every Tuesday “Martedi Pasta Speciale”, 4:00 pm • Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club 2:00 pm @ Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-5105 @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio , 787-707-3535 • Every Monday: Oil Change Special, $8.00 per car • Library’s Story Time: Easter, 3:00 pm, 787-707-3208 • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club 787-707-3535 @ Automotive Skills Center. MST Spring Camp 787-707-3783 / Teen Center Career Launch, 9:00 SAS Spring Camp 787-707-3434
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ZUMBA! • Every Monday & Thursday: Zumba, 5:30 pm @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767 • Adult Swimming Lessons @ Water Spout Call for Schedule 787-707-3550
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• School Early Release • Every Tuesday & Thursday: Water Aerobics 10:00 am / 6:00 pm @ Water Spout • MST Power Puff Games, 1:00 pm @ Pee Wee Field, 787-707-3783 • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club 787-707-3535
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• Adults Basketball League Coaches Meeting 3:00 pm, 787-707-3277 • PAC Meeting, 5:30 pm @ Bldg. 1000, 787-707-3569 • Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Kids Swimming Lessons, 4:00 pm / 5:00 pm @ Water Spout 787-707-3550
• Library’s Read the Book See the Movie: “Twilight Saga New Moon” 5:30 pm, 787-707-3208 • Teen Center’s Extended Hours “ Movie Night” 787-707-3826 • Every Thursday & Friday: Lunch A Bowl @ Bowling Center • Auto Lift 50% off @ Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972 • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club am
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• Every Saturday: Dance Step Aerobics, 9:00am Spinning, 10:30 am @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767
• Advanced Open Water Scuba Course 787-707-3734 / 787- 552-7222
• Comedy Theater, Dinner & Dance
6:00 pm @ Community Club, 787-707-3535 / 5105
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• Every Thursday & Saturday: SKIES SAT Prepare Course @ Antilles High School For details 787-707-3434 • Rolling the Savannah 75 min. Cycling Class, 4:00 pm @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767
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• Earth Day, 9:00 am @ Community Club 787-707-3535 • Library Coupon Club, 11:00 am @ Post Library • Diagnostic 50% off @ Automotives Skills Center 787-707-3972 • Teen Extended Hours “ Create your own dip” 787-707-3826 • Life Skills Learning with Scrapbooking Class, 3:00 pm @ ACS Bldg. 1019, 787-707-3682 • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club • BBQ, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio
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• Flea Market, 8:00 am @ PX Parking Lot,
787-707-5105 / 3974 • NAF Sale, 8:00 am @ PX Parking Lot • Scuba Caverns / Wrecks Trip 787-707-3734 / 787-552-7222
• Mondays- 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 thru Friday- Lunch Buffet & Cold Cut Sandwich, Soup or Salad Special, 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the Community Club & Conference Center • Monday & Thursday – Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm at Bowling Center / Zumba, 5:30 pm at Fitness Center • Tuesdays- Close Quarter Defense Tactics, 10:00 am at Fitness Center / Library Homework Help at 2:30 pm / Martedi Pasta Speciale, 4:00 pm at Borinquen Lounge & Patio / Tone & Kranking, 5:30 pm 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 & Conference Center • Thursdays- BBQ, 4:00 pm, at the Community Club & Conference Center • Wednesdays- Kranking, 6:30 am at Fitness Center / Malanga’s Evening on Par 3 at Golf Course Complex / Taco Fiesta, 4:00 pm at Borinquen Loung & Patio • Thursdays & Fridays - Teen Center Extended Hours ‘till 8:00 pm / Lunch-A-Bowl, 11:00 am at Bowling Center / BBQ at the Patio, 4:00 pm at Community Club • Fridays- Steak & Karaoke Night, 4:00 pm at the Borinquen Lounge & Patio / Spinning, 5:30 pm at Fitness Center
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Army Community Service
The Army’s Official web site for military Families:
www.myarmyonesource.com
Financial Readiness Program
• Consumer Scams Class Friday, April 15th, 10:00 am. Learn how to recognize the signs of fraud and rip-offs, and what you can do if you encounter them. • Positive Financial Management Class Friday, April 29th, 10:00 am. Learn techniques on how to manage your finances during moments of financil crisis. *Classes may be provided during Unit or Family Readiness Group trainings in English or Spanish. Call 787-707-3310 or e-mail: arlene.romero@us.army.mil
Relocation Readiness Program Classes
Army Volunteer Corps
Volunteer Recognition Event The US Army Garrison Fort Buchanan will honor volunteers with a Volunteer Recognition event to be held on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Community Club and Conference Center, 11:00 am. If you have been a volunteer and wish to participate you must: 1. Be registered in myarmyonesouce.com. 2. Be approved by the Organization and Organization Point of Contact (OPOC) 3. Enter and submit volunteer’s hours in the Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) 4. OPOC will be certifying or declining the volunteer hours. Follow up with your OPOC to: 1. Verify and update your information 2. Ensure that the OPOC certify your volunteer’s hours For questions or assistance please call 787-707-3365 or 3804.
Family Advocacy Program
Classes for April
• Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child Kick-Off event at Cabaña Picnic Area from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm • Child Abuse Prevention Class Monday, April 4th, for PK Students at DDESS Antilles Elementary School from 7:30 am - 12:45 pm
Cross Cultural Adaptation Class Tour to La Marquesa Friday April 8th, 2011, 9:00 am –1:00 pm. Bus departs from the Welcome Center, Bldg. 152 • Beautiful forest reserve of approx. 600 acres of land • Man-made waterfall • Free trolley up to the tower • Playground and Swings for children • Tables and gazebos For reservations please call Adria Lucca, Relocation Readiness Program Manager at 787- 707-3682/3697
Your Opportunity to Learn Spanish Register in Basic Spanish Classes! Classes begin on April 5th thru May 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00 pm— 4:00 pm Registrations at ACS Bldg. 1019 from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. For more information please contact Relocation Readiness Program at 787-707-3682/3697. For reservations please call Adria Lucca, Relocation Readiness Program Manager at 787- 707-3682/3697.
• New Parent Support Program “Make a Wish” Activity April 5th at Bldg 1140 9:00 am -11:00 am • “Make a Wish” Tree Ceremony Wednesday, April 6th at DDESS Antilles Elementary School from 8:00 am - 9:00 am • Child Abuse Prevention for Youth Thursday, April 7th at DDESS Antilles High School (9th to 12th grades) from 7:45 am - 1:30 am • Child Abuse Prevention Educational Booth Friday, April 8th At DDESS Antille Middle School from 7:30 am -9:00 am At Army Community Service, Bldg. 1018 from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm • “Make a Wish” Tree Ceremony Monday, April 11th at DDESS Antilles MiddleSchool from 7:30 am - 9:00 am • Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Class Tuesday, April 12th at Antille Middle School (for Parents) at 1:30 pm • Child Abuse Prevention: Shaken Baby Syndrome Wednesday, April 13th at Child Development Center, Bldg. 1000 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday, April 20th at Bldg. 507 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Family Advocacy Committee Meeting Thursday, April 14th for FAH / HRC / DVCAFR / SARB at Bldg 390, 1:30 pm • Child Abuse Prevention Booth at AAFES Friday, April 15th 9:00 am -3:30 pm • New Parent Support Program Morning Playgroup “Easter Egg Hunt” Tuesday, April 19th at Bldg 1140 9:00 am -11:00 am • Child Abuse Prevention Bow Project and Educational Booth Tuesday, April 26th at CYSS: Child Development Center and School Age Services, Bldg. 1000, 3:30 pm • “Make a Wish” Event and Child Abuse Prevention Bow Wednesday, April 27th at DDESS Antilles High School from 8:00 am - 9:00 am • Child Abuse Prevention Educational Booth Thursday, April 28th at DDESS Antilles Middle School concert at 6:00 pm • Adopt a FAP Bear Exhibition Friday, April 29th at DDESS Antilles Elementary School, 7:45 am 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 See our centerfold calendar for more ACS classes.
Child, Youth & School Services
CYSS recognizes our Military Children:
Month of the Military Child Kick off activity April 1st, 2011 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Fort Buchanan Cabaña Picnic Area.
Games, inflatables, music, clowns, face painting, goodie bags for children, and more! For more information please contact the CYSS Parent Central Services office at 787-707-3434/3569.
Easter Egg Hunt April 23rd, 2011 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Fort Buchanan Cabaña Picnic area
Activities and games for ages from infants to 18 years For more information please contact the CYSS Parent Central Services office at 787-707-3434/3466.
CDC/SAS Annual Transportation Day CDC / SAS Annual Transportation Day will be April 8th, 2011 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Building 1000, Flamboyán Street. Children will learn about the different types of transportation and how they are used. For details please call 787-707-3468 / 3769.
• Arts & Crafts • Cooking Activities • Bowling • Games • Library & more School Age Services Spring Camp will be held from April 18th through 22nd from 6:00 am - 6:00 pm. Register now at CYSS Parent Central Services Office, Bldg. 152 (Welcome Center). For more details please call 787-707-3434 / 3787. MSP Spring Camp begins April 18th through 21st, 6:30 am - 6:00 pm. Open to all MSP youth registered members. • Snack & Lunch • Snacks • Fun Activities • Field Trips 787-707-3783 / 3787
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Community Club afternoon treats! Make your own flavourful pasta combination on Tuesdays starting at 4:00 pm at the Community Club & Conference Center. For only $5.99 you get to choose from two pastas, two sauces, with garlic bread.
Easter Brunch Menu:
Come out and enjoy Chicken and/or Beef Tacos, diced tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese for Only 79¢ every Wednesday at the Community Club & Conference Center.
Omelet Station Bacon, Sausage French Toast Oatmeal Roast Beef Carving Station Ham with Mandarin Pineapple Glaze Roasted Whole Chicken Grouper with Garlic Butter Sauce Red Potatoes with Fresh Herbs Beef Ravioli with Cilantro Butter Sauce Rice & Beans, Chorizo Rice Steamed Vegetables Assorted Desserts Assorted Pastries
BBQ at the Patio! Every Thursday
Try any of our yummy grilled food, BBQ Ribs or Chicken, Kabobs, and mouth watering side items. In a relaxed outdoor atmosphere. Borinquen Lounge & Patio, 4:00 pm You can also order TO GO.
A meal for relaxation in good company
Steak & Karaoke Every Friday
Have a great time with your friends! Deliciously grilled Churrascos with Chimichurri, Combos’ available for under $10.00. Borinquen Lounge & Patio, 4:00 pm You can also order TO GO. For more information call 787-707-3535.
Salsa Dancing Competition All Salsa Dancing lovers are invited to have a blast on Friday, April 29th at the Community Club & Conference Center’s Ballroom. The all time Orquesta La Mulenze will provide high energy music for all. A Salsa Competition will also take place that night. Contest participants will compete for prizes: 1st place: Two Night stay at Doubletree by Hilton, San Juan 2nd place: Coladas Fine Puerto Rican Cuisine Gift Certificates 3rd place: Outback Steakhouse Gift Certificates Doors will open at 7:00 pm. For details and reservations please call 787-707-3974 / 3535
A special Thank you to all our sponsors for the Salsa Dancing Competition
La Mulenze is a locally known Salsa Orchestra that is considered among local fans as a group that still has in their rhythm the essence of what this musical genre is all about. They carry almost twenty successful musical productions in their resumé. Don’t miss this great opportunity to practice your newly acquired dancing skills or show off your experienced moves! The US Army does not officially endorse sponsors.
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