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Events Guide • May 2011 Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

Month of the Military Spouse Event SAS and MST Summer Camps Mother’s Day Brunch Racquetball Tournament Missoula Children’s Theater Arts

May 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... May 2011 Events Calendar • Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation • Army Community Service • Child, Youth & School Services • On-post Entertainment • Paid Advertising & Classified

IN THIS ISSUE: Military Spouse Event & Discounts Page 1 Racquetball Tournament & Explosive Wheels Auto Show Page 2 Featured book at the Library: Chicken Soup for Every Mom’s Soul Page 3 Volunteer Recognition Event FAP Classes for May Page 6 SAS and MST Summer Camps & Missoula Children’s Theater Page 8 Mother’s Day Brunch 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

www.buchananmwr.com 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

Tibes Indigenous Ceremonial Center

In 1975, hurricane Eloisa passed near Puerto Rico with torrential rains that caused massive flooding. A sugar cane worker and farmer from a sector of Tibes in Ponce, while searching for wood to make charcoal, discovered remnants of indigenous cultures that had been buried over time and were uncovered by the flooding. Over time the Archeological Society of the Southwest, and the Guaynia Society of Archeology and History at the Catholic University of Puerto Rico made further explorations and discovered the oldest Antillian Indian ceremonial complex yet uncovered in Puerto Rico, consisting of nine ball courts and three ceremonial plazas. Within its boundaries is the largest indigenous cemetery yet discovered, consisting of 186 human skeletons, most from the Igneri and the rest from the Pre-Taino cultures.

At the present time, the Tibes Indigenous Ceremonial Center has the greatest number of visitors for a site of its type in Puerto Rico and the Antilles, more than 80,000 a year.

How to get there: Take Highway 52 Luis A Ferré, take exit #310 (Ponce North/ Adjuntas) green sign at right Tibes, turn left to road #503. ponce.inter.edu/tibes Exerpts from article by Arql. Luis Á. Rodríguez Gracia

Keeping the promise...

Army Family Covenant

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May is Month of the Military Spouse When you’re a military spouse, you face challenges that your civilian friends don’t, frequent relocations, deployment separations, taking care of the household on your own while your spouse is away, juggling work inside and outside the home while you’re solo as a parent.

You are not alone. Army Community Service is located at Bldg. 1019, Buchanan Heights, Fort Buchanan, to provide help in many diverse issues that affect your life as a Military Spouse. Whether your challenges are financial, stress management, decision making, communication, grief, blended-family issues, career related, parenting skills, special needs, or even just for making new friends. We are here.

Call 787-707-3804 for information and referral. Online assistance is also available through www.militaryonesource.com

Staying Financially Fit When Your Spouse is Deployed Getting into a savings routine during deployment

If you prepare before the deployment, it will be easier to get into a simple routine during deployment. Here are some ways to help keep your bills in check: • Discuss the bills before your Spouse leaves.

Make a list of all of your combined bills and when they’re due. Are any bills paid through automatic checking? For which bills will you need to send out checks? Also make sure that you have the necessary Powers of Attorney in place in case you have to make a purchase on behalf of your service member. (Your Legal

Assistance Office can help with this.)

• Don’t overspend before the deployment.

Make a budget for deployment spending. Be sure not to go overboard with electronics and equipment that you don’t need.

• Keep an ongoing checklist of your bills.

Check your bank statement regularly to make

sure that checks are clearing on time. If you need help balancing your checkbook, be sure to ask for help at ACS Financial Readiness Program, 787-707-3310 • Always keep some extra in savings. Make sure you keep some extra savings for emergencies, even if it’s just a few dollars from each paycheck. The Military Saves program at www. militarysaves.com can help you set savings goals, put them in writing, and stick to them.

• Live off of your pre-deployment income. Sometimes extra pays mean that you have more income than you did before your spouse was deployed, and you may be tempted to spend more. If this is your situation, try to live off of your usual pre-deployment combined income, and use extra income to pay down debt or to put more into savings.

Read more at: www.militaryonesource.com

Hooah to the Ten Pin Bowlers!!!

Fort Buchanan’s Ten Pin Bowlers participated in the Copa Orlando Izquierdo Bowling Tournament held in Ponce on Sunday, April 17th with 192 participants in 48 teams and five categories. Ten Pin Bowlers won the Tournament Cup after two consecutive years being won by Ponce teams.

Congratulations to the the Ten Pin Bowlers!

Category #2 1st place in team: THE ELEMENTS Edgar Jeriel Burgos, Kimberly Freytes Grace Berrios, Zoriany Reyes 3rd place in team: THE “A” TEAM Rimi Omar Ramírez, Krystal Del Mar Ramírez, Omar Ortíz, Alondra Pérez Category #3 2nd place in team: PHENOMENOMS Sofia Berríos, Naomi Berríos, Irving Franquiz, Yarelis Mar Burgos 3rd place in team: THE FORCE Glorisel Padilla, Gustavo Romero, Marangela Moczo, Bryan Meza Category #4 1st place in team: THE WONDERS Jonathan Labrador, Munich Maldonado, Irving Troche, Eliezer Morales

Pet Vaccination Clinic

Saturday, May 7th from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at Fort Buchanan Veterinary Treatment Facility Open to all Active and Retired Military Personnel, National Guard, Coast Guard, FBI, Fort Buchanan Security Personnel, Reservists, and DOD civilians.

Services offered include: • Canine and feline vaccinations, including rabies tags and certificates • Heartworm testing • Fecal testing for internal parasites • Deworming • Feline leukemia / feline immunodeficiency virus testing • Flea and Tick prevention products • Monthly heartworm / intestinal parasite prevention products • Microchipping Appointment times are available, but walk-ins are welcome.

Please call 787-707-2038 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

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Running on a Treadmills vs Running on Road

by Rafael Brisueno NSCA, ACE-, CPT, AFAA -GFI

In every gym we can observe mostly two kinds of runners: recreational runners and serious runners. The recreational runners (those who do not compete in races, people trying to lose weight, gain cardiovascular resistance, liberate stress, etc). Serious runners are more concerned about performance and worry whether if they can actually use treadmill work to boost their performances.

There are differences between running in a treadmill than running in a track or road. First the neurological pattern of running on a treadmill is very different than running in a road .

When you run on road your legs create propulsive forces which accelerate their centre of mass and drive it forward. Your centre of mass is decelerated during each recovery (early-stance) phase of the gait cycle, only to be accelerated forwards again as propulsive forces are created by the stance leg. As you continue to run, centre of mass is accelerated and decelerated over and over again as it moves steadily forward.

When you run on a treadmill the centre of mass is static (at least in the forwards-backwards plane). There is no forward progress; instead, the running surface disappears behind the runner. In fact, the treadmill belt moves your legs and feet under and behind your centre of mass and, to preserve stability, their key task is to move the support leg back in front of the centre of mass in time for the impact with the treadmill belt. The key function of the leg muscles during treadmill running is not to produce propulsive forces but to re-position the legs so as to keep the centre of mass stable.

Running a discrete pace on a treadmill is not the same, in terms of overall physiological effort, as the same pace on firm ground; for example, six-minute miling pace on a treadmill usually produces lower heart and oxygen consumption rates than same-pace running on the track. In other words your body consumes and demands more oxygen when running on the ground than running in a treadmill. The lower demands of treadmill running is definitely attributable to lack of wind resistance; it may also reflect the biomechanical and kinematic differences between treadmill and normal road running.

Foot and Leg Biomechanics With treadmill running, your legs becoming less propulsion-oriented and more balance-oriented. This affects foot impact, stride length and stride frequency. When your foot hits the belt, it compresses and even momentarily slows it, adding an almost imperceptible hiccup to your stride. This does not occur on a track. Also, your foot is in contact with a treadmill’s belt longer

than it would be with a track’s surface. The belt literally hugs and transports your foot, and lengthens your stride behind you -- not optimal for distance runners, who benefit more from shorter strides and quicker foot-strikes.

Benefits of Running • Increases bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis • Strengthens and tones the leg and core muscles • Improves cardiovascular health, reducing risk of heart disease • Assists in reducing body fat percentage • Improves circulation • Aids the digestive process • Improves immune function • Improves mood and reduces stress by releasing endorphins in the brain If you are planning to improve your time for APFT, running a 5k, or 10K the treadmill won’t be a good instrument to improve your times.

Treadmill running would never substitute a real terrain in a real race or test. If you come from a sedentary life and want to improve your general fitness level, lose weight, avoid bad weather and prefer to exercise indoor then it’s a choice.

I’ve been a trainer for high performance running athletes and sedentary customers for almost two decades and have never seen one person improve their times by training on a treadmill rather than on road or by doing repetitions on the track. The movement patterns of the two types of activity are so different that treadmill training might even retard improvement. For more information about how to improve your running times call the Fitness Center at 787-707-3767. We will be glad to help you.

Sports & Fitness

May’s Fitness Classes Close Quarter Defense Tactics

Free for Military Spouses. May 17th, 10.00 am.

Lily’s Birthday Challenge

May 20th, 5:30 pm, 75 Minute Cycling Class Sports and Fitness Center, Bldg. 167.

More details by calling 787-707-3767.

Upcoming Scuba Lessons

Basic Open Water

May 14, 15, 21 & 22

Trip to Mona May 28th

Trip to Vieques

June 18th 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 May

Chicken Soup for Every Mom’s Soul

By Jack Canfield & others

It will change your life forever.

Although you undoubtedly heard those six words many times after announcing that you were expecting, you couldn’t have imagined what they really meant. And then the moment came. You held your baby in your arms and felt an outpouring of emotion like you had never known before. And just like they said, nothing was ever the same.

Motherhood is a lifelong journey that’s as unique as every woman who embarks on it. No other role defines us as deeply and fills us with as much compassion or tests our strength and patience more extremely! No other relationship fills our hearts with as much love, wonder and awe for another human being.

Although motherhood is a timeless calling, today’s moms have unique challenges and rewards. In this book you’ll learn from other mothers and seasoned grandmothers who share the universal worries, the tears and the laughs that come with the job, as well as the wisdom to help you be the very best mom you can be.

These stories are for every mom, whether you’re an expectant or an adoptive mom, a stay-at-home or working mom, or a grandmother watching your grandchildren grow.

Share this book with any mom to remind her of the profound role she will forever play in her child’s life.

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.

Memorial Day Themed Story Time

Fort Buchanan Post Library offers a story hour along with crafts. Story Time will be on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 at 3:00 pm and the theme will be Memorial 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 Post Library at (787) 707-3208.

Homework Helper

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.

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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 Great Gatsby (PG-13) Thursday, May 19th at 5:30 pm Returning from the battlefields of World War I, an impoverished young soldier learns the love of his life has married into a wealthy family and moved to Long Island’s fabled Gold Coast.

Obsessed with rekindling their romance, he reinvents himself as the mysteriously prosperous Jay Gatsby, throws scandalously lavish parties at his glittering mansion and waits for his chance.

But when that chance comes, it comes at a price as terrible as it is inevitable.

Customers’ first choice of new books and DVD selections, May 2nd, 2011 @ 10:00am Computer Orientations To assist customers in accessing public computers and reference resources, the Fort Buchanan Post Library offers computer orientations on different subjects. Our next orientations will be conducted Wednesdays, May 4th & 18th at 10:00 am.

Library Coupon Club Thursday, May 26th, 2011, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon. You will learn: where to find coupons, how to organize them, how to maximize your savings, and more!

DVD Releases for May 2011 • The Miracle Maker • The Tourist (Blu-ray) • Tangled (Blu-ray) • Red (Blu-ray) • Tron Legacy (Blu-ray) • Takers (Blu-ray) • Bambi • The Pacific-Miniseries • Match Maker Mary • Hidden Secrets • Never Let Me Go • Open Season 3 • All Good Things • Stone • Knight and Day • Game of Death • Fair Game • Morning Glory • Welcome to the Rileys • Inside Job • The Social Network • Secretariat • Conviction • My Soul to Take • Red Hill • Jacob’s Ladder

FREE POPCORN! Post library members connected with the General Library Information System (GLIS) With GLIS you may connect with all other GLIS Libraries worldwide from the Post Library. You may 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.

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MAY 2011

• National Physical Fitness & Sports Month • Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month • National Military Appreciation Month

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• Basic Open Water Scuba 787-707-3734/787-552-7222 Every Sunday: • Family Bowling, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm @ Bowling Center, 787-707-5105

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• Basic Open Water Scuba 787-707-3734/787-552-7222 Every Sunday: • Family Bowling, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm @ Bowling Center, 787-707-5105

29 Every Sunday: • Family Bowling, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm @ Bowling Center, 787-707-5105

WEEKLY EVENTS:

02 • Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Out of the Box Class, 9:00 am @ Fitness Center • Library’s New Books & DVD Selections, 10:00 am • 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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• Every Monday thru Friday: Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club • Every Monday: Homework Helper, 2:00 pm @ Post Library • Every Monday & Thursday: Bowling Special, 3:00 pm @ Bowling Center • PROPS-Missoula Audition, 3:00 pm @ Antilles High School Auditorium, 787-707-3434

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• Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Out of the Box Class, 9:00 am @ Fitness Center • 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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• Adult Swimming Lessons @ Water Spout Call for Schedule 787-707-3550 • Every Moday: SKIES Karate Lessons, 4:00 pm @ Community Club • Every Monday & Thursday: Zumba, 5:30 pm @ Fitness Center • Lunch Buffet, 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Community Club

ZUMBA!

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• Youth AFAP Conference, 8:00 am @ AHS RM 101 • Every Tuesday & Thursday: Spanish Lessons, 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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• Military Spouse Discount, Free Game & Shoe Rental with linch & game purchase @ Bowling Center, 787-707-2895 • Every Tuesday & Thursday: Spanish Lessons, 2:00 pm @ ACS 787-707-3682

• PROPS-Missoula Audition, 3:00 pm

@ Antilles High School Auditorium, 787-707-3434

• Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club

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• CQDT Basic Defense for Women, 10:00 am @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767, FREE for Military Spouses!

• “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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• Military Spouse Discounts: FREE Golf All day!

• Every Tuesday & Thursday: Water Aerobics, 10:00 am & 6:00 pm, 787-707-3550 SKIES Piano & Guitar Lessons, 2:30 pm @ Community Club 787-707-3434 • Every Tuesday “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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04 • Youth AFAP Conference, 8:00 am @ AHS RM 101 • Computer Orientation, 10:00 am @ Post Library • Every Wednesday: Taco Fiesta, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio 787-707-3535

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• Youth Sports America’s Kids Fun Run, 3:00 pm @ Pee Wee Field, 787-707-3787 • PROPS-Missoula Audition, 3:00 pm @ Antilles High School Auditorium, 787-707-3434 • Every Wednesday: Taco Fiesta, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio 787-707-3535 • Parenting of Teens: How to strenghten your relationship with your teen, 6:00 pm @ Bldg. 519

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• Library’s Computer Orientation, 10:00 am, 787-707-3208 • Library’s Story Time: “Memorial Day”, 3:00 pm, 787-707-3208 • Adult Sports Basketball League begins, 787-707-3722/3182 • Taco Fiesta, 4:00 pm @ Community Club, 787-707-3535 @ Post Library 787-707-5105 • Armed Forces Day Racquetball Tournament Registration Deadline @ Fitness Center, 787-707-3277

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• Every Wednesday: Taco Fiesta, 4:00 pm @ Community Club, 787-707-3535

• Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Kids Swimming Lessons, 4:00 pm / 5:00 pm @ Water Spout 787-707-3550

01 • Every Wednesday: Taco Fiesta, 4:00 pm @ Community Club, 787-707-3535

6:00 pm @ Community Club

• Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Kids Swimming Lessons, 4:00 pm / 5:00 pm @ Water Spout 787-707-3550

• Every Thursday: SKIES Yoga, 3:00 pm @ Community Club 787-707-3434 • Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 4:00 pm @ Community Club • Preventive Car Check 50% off @ Automotives Skills Center • Teen Center’s Extended Hours “Cinco de Mayo” 787-707-3826

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• Life Skills Learning Scrapbooking Class, 3:00 pm @ ACS Bldg. 1019, 787-707-3682 • Tire Mountain 50% off @ Automotives Skills Center

• PROPS-Missoula Audition, 3:00 pm

@ Antilles High School Auditorium, 787-707-3434

• BBQ, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio • Teen Center’s Extended Hours “Pizza Night” 787-707-3826

19 • Tire Balancing 50% off @ Automotives Skills Center • BBQ, 4:00 pm @ Community Club • Library’s Read the Book See the Movie: “The Great Gatsby” 5:30 pm, 787-707-3208 • Youth Sports Soccer Clinics Closing 787-707-3466

• Teen Center’s Extended Hours “International Jazz Night”

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• Library Coupon Club, 11:00 am @ Post Library • Every Thursday & Friday: Lunch A Bowl @ Bowling Center • Auto Lift 50% off @ Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972 • Life Skills Learning with Scrapbooking Class, 3:00 pm @ ACS Bldg. 1019, 787-707-3682 • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club • Teen Center’s Extended Hours “ Build Your Shelter Night”

02 • Diagnostic 50% off @ Automotives Skills Center 787-707-3972 • SAS / MST Extended Services • Bingo, 6:00 pm @ Community Club • BBQ, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio

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• Mother’s Day Tea, 9:00 am @ CDC, 787-707-3280 • Mother’s Day Tea, 4:00 pm @ SAS, 787-707-3280 • Youth Forum Out briefing Closing Lock-In for AHS & Teen Center, 10:00 am @ Bldg. 1000, 787-707-3826 • Every Friday: Steak & Karaoke Night, 4:00 pm @ Community Club • Teen Center’s Extended Hours • SKIES Concert, 7:00 pm @ Community Club 787-707-3434

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• ACS Financial Readiness Program: Managing Debts, 10:00 am @ Bldg. 1019, 787-707-3310 • PROPS-Missoula Audition, 3:00 pm @ Antilles High School Auditorium, 787-707-3434 • MST President’s Challenge, 3:30 pm @ Bldg. 519 • Right Arm Night, 4:00 pm @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio • Teen Center’s Extended Hours “National Rocky Road Night”

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• Armed Forces Day, 6:00 am @ Cabañas Picnic Area 787-707-3974 • Lily’s Birthday Cycling Challenge, 5:30 pm @ Bldg. 1000, 787-707-3767 • SAS Sleepover, 7:00 pm @ Bldg. 1000, 787-707-3468 • Teen Center’s Extended Hours “Who wants to be a Millionaire” 787-707-3826

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• Golf End of the Month Madness Tournament, 12:00 pm @ Golf Course Complex, 787-707-3852 • Teen Center’s Extended Hours “Hide & Seek Night” 787-707-3826

03 • SAS / MST Extended Services • MST Camping: Trip to Aguadil a, 3:00 pm

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• Youth Forum Out briefing Closing Lock-In for AHS & Teen Center, 10:00 am/ 787-707-3826

• Every Saturday: Dance Step Aerobics, 9:00 am @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767

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• Month of the Military Spouse: Trip to Botanical Garden in Caguas, 787-707-3682

• Youth Sports Tennis Tournament, 9:00 am @ Post Tennis Court, 787-707-3466 • PROPS-Missoula Performance, 5:00 pm @ Antilles High School Auditorium, 787-707-3434 • Basic Open Water Scuba Course 787-707-3734 / 787-552-7222

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• EDGE! Life & Adventure Fun Cat Catamaran 8:00 am, 787-707-3787 • SAS Sleepover, 8:00 am @ Bldg. 1000, 787-707-3468 • Youth Sports Baseball Season Closing, 8:30 am @ Cabañas Picnic Area, 787-707-3466 • Armed Forces Day Racquetball Tournament, 9:00 am @ Fitness Center 787-707-3277 • Basic Open Water Scuba Course

787-707-3734 / 787-552-7222

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• Scuba Trip to Mona 787-707-3734 / 787-552-7222

04 • Every Saturday: Dance Step Aerobics, 9:00 am @ Fitness Center 787-707-3767

• 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

Celebrating people in Action

volunteer service and commitment to the Military community is Recognized

The Garrison Commander with Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) hosted its annual installation volunteer recognition ceremony and lunch on April 14th, 2011 at the Fort Buchanan Community Club and Conference Center.

On behalf of the Colonel John D. Cushman, Garrison Commander, Ms. Ivette Dávila, Employment Readiness Program Manager / AVC Coordinator, presented awards and trophies, to recipients honored for their volunteer contributions from April 2010 to April 2011 and for the most outstanding number of service hours provided by Volunteers per organization. After listening to the enlightening words by the guest speaker, the 112 attendees listened to background music

by Madera Viva Band as they enjoyed their lunch.

Photo above left: Some of the Volunteers recognized at the event. Right: Madera Viva Band as they performed.

Photo below left: COL John D. Cushman as he expressed his appreciation to Volunteers. Right: Some of the attendees.

Thank you Volunteers for all you do!!!

Family Advocacy Program

Relocation Readiness Program

Classes for May

• Prevention of Institutional Child Abuse and Neglect for School Faculty Members Monday, May 9th at DDESS Middle School, 1:30 pm

• Living with Your Teenagers: Negotiations and Demands Wednesday, May 18th at Bldg. 507, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

• New Parent Support Program Morning Playgroup Tuesdays, May 10th and 24th at Bldg 1140 9:00 am -11:00 am

• Improving Healthy Communication with Your Teenager Wednesday, May 25th at Bldg. 507 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Parenting of Teens Class: How to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Teens Wednesday, May 11th at CYSS Middle School/ Teen Program, Bldg 519, 6:00 pm -7:00 pm

• Family Stress and Anger Management Friday, May 27th at Bldg. 507 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 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

• Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Class for Parents Thursday, May 12th at DDESS Middle School from 8:00 am - 9:00 am • Family Stress and Anger Management Friday, May 13th at Bldg. 507 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm • Dealing with Family Stress and Anger Issues Tuesday, May 17th at DDESS High School from 7:45 am - 2:00 pm

• Scrapbooking Class Thursdays, May 12th and 26th from 3:00 pm 4:00 pm. Learn to make attractive scrapbooks to present your favorite photos while you have a good time and make new friends. At ACS Conference Room, Bldg. 1019, Buchanan Heights. Call 787-707-3682 to sign-up.

Financial Readiness Program

• Managing Debt Friday, May 13th, 10:00 am - 11:30. Learn how to identify if you have more debt than you can afford. *Classes are held at ACS,Bldg. 1019. Spaces are limited, to attend you must make a reservation by calling Financial Readiness Program at 787-707-3310 or e-mail: arlene.romero@us.army.mil See our centerfold calendar for more ACS classes.

Child, Youth & School Services

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A Colorful and Cheerful Easter Egg Hunt The traditional Easter Egg Hunt on April 23rd at the Cabaña Picnic area turned out to be a colorful, cheerful family event for all who attended. The sunny day was the perfect setting for children and youth who dashed through the grassy fields in search of easter eggs. Even their parents had a chance to play! Games, snacks, goodies, face painting, arts & crafts, pictures with the Easter Bunny and surprises were all part of the day. Over 700 people participated in the event, 430 children received Easter bags. Child Youth and School Services thanks all staff, volunteers, Families and sponsors that made this celebration exceed our expectations. See you next year!!!

Winners of the Golden Egg were: Aisha Lopez 0-3 yrs Nathan A. Gomez 4-6 yrs Alondra Seda 7-9 yrs Jadwin Martinez 10-12 yrs Simara Quiñones Teens Victor Urdaz Parents Raffle winners were: Simara Quiñones Jose Santos Andrea Sierra Aisha Santiago Erzsebet Rosado Paola Colón Carla Robles Alejandro Ríos Thanks to our Month of the Military Child Sponsors:

The US Army does not officially endorse sponsors.

America’s Kids Fun Run

All community children and youth are invited to participate in this fun run to be held on May 11th at Pee Wee Field, 3:00 pm. Register at Parent Central Services Office, 787-707-3787

Missoula Children’s Theater will be at Fort Buchanan to present:

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Theatrical arts experience opportunities for youth, to include acting, rigging, carpentry, stage lighting, audio/projection, property managing, assistant directing, make-up, ushering and more!

MST Summer Camp Fees:

Category Household income Weekly fee Cat I $0 $29,400 $20.00 Cat II $29,401 - $35,700 $26.00 Cat III $35,701 - $46,200 $38.00 Cat IV $46,201 - $57,750 $38.00 Cat V $57,751 - $73,500 $44.00 Cat VI $73,501 - $85,000 $50.00 Cat VII $85,001 - $100,000 $52.00 Cat VIII $100.001 - $125,000 $54.00 Cat IX $125,001 + $55.00 More details by calling 787-707- 3783 / 3787

SAS Summer Camp Fees:

Category Household income Weekly fee Cat I $0 $29,400 $40.00 Cat II $29,401 - $35,700 $52.00 Cat III $35,701 - $46,200 $64.00 Cat IV $46,201 - $57,750 $77.00 Cat V $57,751 - $73,500 $89.00 Cat VI $73,501 - $85,000 $100.00 Cat VII $85,001 - $100,000 $105.00 Cat VIII $100.001 - $125,000 $107.00 Cat IX $125,001 + $110.00 More details by calling 787-707- 3787 / 3434

Auditions for children and youth ages 6 to 18 will be on May 9th at the Antilles High School Auditorium, 3:00 - 5:30 pm. First rehearsal from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Please contact the Child, Youth and School Services Parent Central Services Office for more information and to sign-up your child/youth in the audition at 787-707-3434 / 3787 Rehearsal dates will be May 10th - 13th from 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm Show presentation on May 14th, 5:00 pm

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ENTERTAINMENT

May 2011 • DFMWR Events Guide

Afternoon treats at the Club!

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.

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.

Steak & Karaoke Every Friday 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.

High Temperatures Require Precautions While Playing Golf As the season nears for the extreme heat period, there are some things to remember while on the Golf Course Complex.

Prepare for your day of golf properly. Take several towels. I try to keep one towel which I soak with water prior to play and use it continuously keeping my neck and head damp and cool.

Choose loose fitting clothes and light weight fabrics. Many of the companies specializing in golf attire offer the performance fabrics such as Coolmax which are moister wicking and very lightweight. The Coolmax fabrics also help protect against UV rays. Choose light colors such as white, beige, yellows, etc. for maximum relief from the heat. The Fort Buchanan Golf Course pro shop has a variety of performance fabric attire in most sizes available for sale.

Headwear is a must in extreme heat and protection from UV rays. I recommend wearing a visor which allows the top of your head to release the heat unlike regular caps.

There are many types of regular caps with

lightweight mesh materials which do a good job in allowing the heat to escape. Also, protect your eyes and use sunglasses. Your optometrist can best advise you but any sunglasses are better than none. The Fort Buchanan Golf Course pro shop has a wide array of eyewear and headwear available for sale.

Always use sunblock or sunscreen. This will not help with the heat but will protect your skin from the sun’s rays. Remember to cover those areas such as the top of your ears and for those of us with less hair... remember the top of your head and forehead.

Finally, drink plenty of fluids, preferable water. Be aware of the indications of heat exhaustion and take appropriate measures.

Some of the symptoms are heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea. If heat exhaustion is untreated, it may progress to heat stroke, which is a medical emergency. Seek medical attention immediately (call 787-707-4911)

By Jim Doulin, Fort Buchanan Golf Course Complex Manager

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.

Remember it’s held inside on rainy days.

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May 2011 • DFMWR Events Guide

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