MARCH 2010
INSIDE EVERY ISSUE:
MARCH 2010
And talking about the season
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What’s So Special About March? Women’s History Month, March 1st-31st. Cable network A&E asked more than 360 journalists, scholars, and politicians to rank the 100 most influential people of the last 1,000 years. Among those chosen were 12 women, including novelist Jane Austen (ranked 63 out of the 100), slave and abolitionist Harriet Tubman (71), Princess Diana (73), environmentalist Rachel Carson (87), and former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt (93). St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th. In Chicago, which has the most people of Irish descent in North America, the Chicago River is dyed green to celebrate the saint’s day. St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, honors the priest who converted the Irish to Christianity in the fifth century. Legend has it that the saint drove the snakes out of Ireland, though, in fact, Ireland never had any snakes. The tale probably symbolizes his success in driving the pagans from Ireland, as snakes were often associated with pagan worship. In another bit of symbolism, St. Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the concept of the Trinity (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit). First Day of Spring, March 20th. Warmer weather arrives in the Northern Hemisphere though the Earth actually tilts away from the sun.
Change & The Human Dimension 2010 On January 25- 28, 2010 our FMWR staff members attended the Change & The Human Dimension Training Symposium 2010. The team flew to Louisville, Kentucky where they got training , professional development and education with the current Army focus and IMCOM Enterprise view. The main goal of the training was to provide a learning forum as a critical component of cultural transformation focused on implementing the Soldier-Family Action Plan to reduce stress on our Soldiers and Families. Training symposiums are designed with input form the field and subject matter experts, so that our FMWR personel is up to date with all practices. Be sure to ask this year’s attendees about the latest trends for CYSS , ACS , Outdoor Recreation and Marketing programs.
IN THIS ISSUE:
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Keeping the Promise Army Family Covenant and BOSS Events What’s HOT in our Programs Discover Puerto Rico and it’s Attractions
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Community Recreation Division
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What are you reading? New in the Library
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Things to do... March’s Event Calendar
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Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation
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Army Community Service
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DFMWR Updates
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On-post Entertainment
Latest 10 The Paid Advertising
Social Networks a new tool for Marketing at Fort Buchanan
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Discovering Puerto Rico: Mayaguez
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Preparing for Scuba with Scuba Diving Lessons Page 3 Women History Month at the Library
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The Secret of Zumba Success
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Healthy Habits Coaching Programs
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Reflexions on Golf
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ERRATA: In February’s issue of Live & Explore on page 2 erroneously Ms. Rita Nieves appears as a CYSS Teen Center employee, she currently is a CYSS School Age Services Program employee.
Directorate, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation •Mr. Dallas J. Petersen, Director DFMWR Admin. Officer: Ms. Elaine Hardrick Business Operations Division • Chief: Jerome Hesby • T- 787-707-3505/3535• Bldg. 660 Community Recreation Division • Chief: Ms. Mara Clemente T- 787-707-3301 • Bldg. 390 Child, Youth & School Services • Acting 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. 1019-A, Buchanan Heights
A World of Opportunities to reach the Military Market in the Island
For Commercial Sponsorship and/or Paid Advertising Marketing, Advertising & Commercial Sponsorship office: T. 787-707-3719/3703 F. 787-707-3715 or E-MAIL: grace.meinhofer@us.army.mil or mariana.urrutia@us.army.mil This is an unofficial publication produced by Marketing Advertising & Commercial Sponsorship, Fort Buchanan, P.R.
Keeping the promise... Army Family Covenant
MARCH 2010
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Social Networks; a new tool for Marketing at Fort Buchanan By: FMWR Marketing Branch
Child Care In support of the Army Family Covenant In support of the Army Family Covenant, child care is available at no cost for attendees at FRG meetings and activities through garrison child care programs. FRG members requiring child care should contact the CYSS Parent Central Services Office located on building 152, tel. 787-707-3434 to ensure their children are registered and to learn about the types of FRG child care options available and specific garrison procedures to access this child care opportunity. Family Readiness Support Assistants should coordinate times of FRG meetings and activities (no more than three hours) with the CYS Central Registration Office to ensure sufficient caregivers are available for scheduled FRG meetings.
Top brands are increasingly embracing Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites as powerful marketing and advertising tools. At Fort Buchanan we’ve created a Facebook and Twitter accounts to increase our visibility by posting advertisements, creating events and talk about different topics related to things that are happening in the Base. This initiative started at the end of August 2009 and as of today our Facebook page has over 4,800 members. The Twitter page is full of information and members keep following, but our Facebook page is the leader in members. Upcoming promotions and printed media like flyers and banners will include both of our FB and Twitter information so more people can take advantage of this tools. The Marketing Office together with the Community Recreation Division manages both tools and posts important information daily. Everything from daily menus, family seminars, Fitness classes, Scuba lessons and special events. We market everything that is happening at all the facilities. Our audience is a mix; we have a big amount of Army wives, students from our Antilles School, Army reserves and National Guard. The advantage of Facebook is that not only do we provide information, but we receive feedback from our page members. They are letting us know what they would like to see in the base, how is their experience when they come to the base and giving us positive feedback from the information we are providing them.
Photos: “In support of the Soldiers & Family Action Plan and the Army Family Covenant”, CYSS provides Day Care to the children of the 1st MSC/973rd Soldiers while attending the Deployment briefing held on February 13th, 2010.
This new technologies allow us to combine the power of interpersonal influence with the reach of mass media. Facebook and Twitter are prime examples of how to create experiences that change behavior. These services motivate our people, facilitate information, and trigger actions among the Base.
www.buchananmwr.com Under Construction;
A New Buchanan MWR Website it’s on its way
By FMWR Marketing Branch
Life in the 21st century is full of technological progress. Nowadays a web site becomes an essential part of every business. It is a business tool that serves a purpose for everyone making an organization available to millions of people through the Internet. Websites have become the means of generating more business than any other medium of advertising. The Internet is being used 24 / 7 and is accessible from almost every household. Today everything you need is achieved at the click of a button. As part of the Army Family Covenant initiatives MWR is developing its own website, buchananmwr.com, with the purpose of keeping in touch with Soldiers and their Families as well to inform them of their benefits and special events. MWR will now be online all the time, every day.
Some of the benefits from developing this website are that it is a great way to complement our existing marketing strategy and a support to our Facebook and Twitter accounts. It also serves as an educational tool; for people when they want to know what MWR is all about and what we can do for them. In today’s world people lead very busy lives. With buchananmwr.com visitors can go online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any location and will have an immediate resource with important information and answers about our facilities and our MWR programs.
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What’s HOT in our programs
MARCH 2010
TEENS WANTED
The Teen Center Re Opened! The facility shines after being revamped with new furniture and equipment!
On February 8th, 2010, after more than 3 months of the CAPECO explosion, the Teen Center finally re-opens to the delight and satisfaction of our Garrison ‘s teens. The Teen Center located in Bldg. 519, right next the Post Library had been closed since October 23rd when Ft. Buchanan residents were awakened by the “Blast”. The center was badly damaged and the teens and the staff were re-located to Bldgs. 1142 and 1143 where the Middle School Program is established. Although eventually teens and middle school students became used to their new circumstances, everyone was sorely missing having their “own separate space”. To ensure that everyone had a comfortable and steady routine, soon it was decided that the Teen Center should re-open. But not just re-open but make it into a new, remodeled, wonderful space that met the youths needs and dreams. New furniture was bought, the dreary walls covered with cool colors and art work, and state of the art electronic equipment and games installed. We have now three 52” flat screen TV’s, one 32” flat screen and two more coming up soon. There is also a brand new pool table and a re-modeled technology lab with 7 new stations and computers. So please stop by and take a look at our new and improved Teen Center. We are looking for teens to enjoy the new facilities.
Discovering Puerto Rico and it’s Attractions
Mayagüez
Today, Mayagüez is the fifth-largest city and is considered one of the most important cities in the island. The city itself is centered around the impressive Spanishstyle Plaza Colon, a tribute to Christopher Columbus, whose stature stands in the middle of the square, surrounded by 16 bronze statues. In addition, Mayagüez has become a major college town with the establishment of the UPRM, the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Law School and the Pontiff Catholic University of Puerto Rico.
Mayagüez Zoo
Among Mayagüez’s main attractions you will find the Yagüez Theater and Mayagüez Post Office, which are considered historic landmark buildings, both located on McKinley Street. Mayagüez is home of the only zoo in the island, Juan A. Rivero Zoo (commonly known as Mayagüez Zoo), home of numerous birds, mammals and reptiles (including Bengal tigers, and Andean condors among others). Cages and open compounds stand in an attractively landscaped setting of small islands, a lake, tropical vegetation and children’s playground. Open Wed-Sun from 8:30am to 4:00pm. (787) 834-8110.
Plaza de Colón Juegos Centroamericanos Mayaguez 2010 To be held in Mayagüez from July 17th through August 31st 2010
Community Recreation Division
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Preparing For Scuba with Scuba Diving Lessons In today’s world, where ordinary citizens and adrenalin-junkies alike are equally capable of chasing adventure, we turn to lessons to make sure we have the appropriate skills. We have lessons for golf, tennis, dance, and any other activity or hobby that can summoned to mind. But for those activities that come with risk, lessons become even more important. Subsequently, those who are interested in scuba diving should always begin with comprehensive scuba diving lessons. If you are in good health, you can scuba dive. And with proper scuba diving lessons you can do so safely Edwin Rivera, Instructor and Outdoor Recreation’s Manager to ensure you get the most enjoyment out of your experience as possible. As scuba diving continues to rise in popularity, Fort Buchanan’s Outdoor Recreation offers a variety of courses for all ages. Luckily, the availability of lessons does not in any way depend on your proximity to the ocean. Scuba diving lessons are taught in indoor pools which gives the instructor maximum control and eliminates the variables that can easily arise in open water. For students, scuba diving lessons should be confidence building and the best way to achieve this confidence is by mastering your technique in a confined and controlled environment. In most cases, however, scuba diving lessons actually begin with comprehensive classroom instruction where students are given the basics of the scuba diving technique. Only when the instructor is comfortable that all students completely understand scuba techniques - and the reasons behind them - will you enter the pool. Equipment can also be rented for scuba diving lessons - an enormous benefit for those who are delaying the purchase of pricey equipment until they receive scuba certification. Pool instruction during scuba diving lessons offer students the opportunity to put those classroom lessons into use, practicing techniques over and over until they are comfortable. It is essential that these systems are mastered. There are scuba diving lessons that are offered for children and adults separately. Upon successful completion of your scuba diving lessons you will be certified for scuba diving; and you will be well on your way to enjoying a lifetime of adventure and exploration. Source: articlebase.com
Embroidery Services Now Available!
At FMWR, we are always looking for new way to service our customers. Personalize it! Is our new embroidery shop located at the Bowling Center . If you have your own logo, bring it to us. We’ll digitalize and embroider it. Our personnel will create a great product that will leave an impression on those you come in contact with.We can provide a low price, excellent customer service, good quality and your money will go to the FMWR programs that support our Armed Forces personnel and their Family Members. Weather you need a shirt for yourself, a group of people or an upcoming event, Personalize it! Is the perfect fit for you.We are a customer oriented program and it is our mission that you have a memorable experience and our main objective that you are satisfied with your product. Come and visit us at the Bowling Center and tell us what your needs are. You can also contact us by phone at (787) 707-2979 or (787) 707-3215. Looking forward to hearing from you!
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MARCH 2010
The winners of the “Dear John” Books-to-Movies promotion that was held @ your Library from January 11th thru February 14th, 2010 are: Susana De Armas, Mary Ladner, Glenda Negron, Christina Suarez, & Michael Weaver. Each winner will receive a movie t-shirt and poster. Thank you for your participation!
Featured Book of the Month:
Her Way
The Hopes and Ambitions of Hillary Rodham Clinton By Jeff Gerth and Don Van Natta, Jr.
She is one of the most influential and recognizable figures in our country, and perhaps the single most divisive individual in our political landscape. She has been the subject of both hagiography and smear jobs. But although dozens of books have been written about her, none of them have written about her, none of them have come close to uncovering the real Hillary – personal, political, in all her complications. She made her historic run for the presidency, Pulitzer Prize – winning New York Times reports Jeff Gerth and Don Van Natta Jr. bring us the first comprehensive and balanced portrait of the most important woman in American politics. Drawing upon myriad new sources and previously undisclosed documents, Her Way takes readers from the dorm rooms at Wellesley to the courthouses of Arkansas and Washington; to the White House and Hillary’s role as a First Lady like no other; to the back rooms of the Senate, where
she expertly navigates the political and legislative shoals; and to her multimillion-dollar mansion in Washington and her campaign war room. Her Way reveals the secret pact between Hillary and Bill, made in the early 1970s, to capture the White House, and how once Bill was elected right on schedule, the plan was expanded to include a Hillary presidency. Van Natta and Gerth explain her fifteen-year rivalry with Al Gore and her new rivalry with Barack Obama. The book reveals more than a dozen instances in which Hillary apparently violated Senate ethics rules, her consulting a secret energy task force while in the Senate, remarkable new details about questionable legal work in Arkansas, new information about Vince Foster’s relationship with Hillary, and her secret role in keeping hidden the true story of her husband’s draft record. Gerth and Van Natta take us inside the complicated Clinton marriage, exploring how it has lasted – and why – through both political victories and the dark nights of betrayal. And they reveal, at long last, the never before disclosed details about Hillary’s controversial Iraq War votes. No one in American history has ever had a life like this – First Lady, senator, and perhaps, president. Brilliantly reported, Her Way is essential reading for anyone with an opinion about Hillary Rodham Clinton.
What are You Reading? New at the Library
The Fort Buchanan Post Library celebrates Women’ History Month On March 8, women all over the world celebrate International Women’s Day. A national holiday in many countries and commemorated by the United Nations, International Women’s Day is the story of ordinary women as makers of history. Though often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, this day allows women everywhere to look back on a tradition of struggle for equality, justice, peace and development. As a tribute to this tradition, Putumayo World Music presents an album that literally sings its praises. Women of the World: Acoustic is an exploration of acoustic music by some of the world’s leading female artists. Putumayo also presents Women of Latin America, a collection of poignant songs performed by exceptional Latin divas including Mariana Montalvo from Chile, Brazil’s Belô Velloso (the niece of Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethania) and one of Columbia’s best-known artists, Totó La Momposina.
Michelle
A Biography by Liza Mundy
She can be funny and sharp-tongued, warm and blunt, empathic and demanding. Who is the woman Barack Obama calls “the boss”? In Michelle, Washington Post writer Liza Mundy paints a revealing and intimate portrait, taking us inside the marriage of the most dynamic couple in politics today. She shows how well the complement each other: Michelle, the highly organized, sometimes intimidating, list-making pragmatist; Barack, the introspective political charmer who won’t pick up his socks but shoots for the stars. Their relationship, like those of many couples with two careers and two children, has been so strained at times that he has had to persuade her to support his climb up the political ladder. And you can’t blame her for occasionally regreting it: In this campaign, it is Michelle who has absorbed much of the skepticism from voters about Obama. One conservative magazine put her on the cover under the headline “Mrs. Grievance.” Michelle’s story carries with it all the extraordinary achievements and lingering pain of America in the post-civil rights era. She grew up on the south side of Chicago, the daughter of a city worker and a stayat-home mom in a neighborhood rocked by white flight. She was admitted to Princeton amid an angry debate about affirmative action and went to Harvard Law School, where she was more comfortable doing pro-bono work for the poor than gunning for awards with the rest of her peers. She became a corporate lawyer, then left to train community leaders. In this carefully reported biography, drawing upon interviews with more than one hundred people, including one with Michelle herself, Mundy captures the complexity of this remarkable woman and the remarkable life she has lived.
March DVD Releases
The Ministers• Brothers at War • God Send Me a Man (500) Days of Summer • Falling Up • Beyond a Reasonable Doubt • Post Grad • Call of the Wild 3D • I Can Do Bad All By Myself • Noble Things • Pandorum8 The • Boys are Back • Tennessee • Bright Star • Gamer • The Hurt Locker • B-Girl • CHE (Blu-ray) • Staten Island (Blu-ray) • Walled In (Blu-ray) • 50 Dead Men Walking (Blu-ray)
The NCO Journal magazine
This magazine is published monthly and is filled with great stories and thoughtprovoking articles. Please stop by the Library and pick up your FREE copy.
Story Time @ your Library The Fort Buchanan Post Library offers a story hour along with a craft. February Story Time will be on Wednesday, March 17th 2010 at 3:00 pm and the theme will be “Celebrating Spring”. Children between the ages of 1 and 9 years old are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit or call the Library at (787)707-3208.
Library Coupon Club
Come and join us in learning how to save money on your grocery bill on Thursday, March 25th, 2010 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. You will learn: where to find coupons, how to organize them, how to maximize your savings, and more! For more information, visit or call the Library at (787)707-3208.
Computer Orientations
To assist customers in accessing public computers and reference resources, the Fort Buchanan’s Post Library offers computer orientations on different subjects. Our next orientations will be conducted Wednesday, March 3rd & 17th, 2010 at 10:00 am. For details, visit or call the Library at (787)707-3208.
Things to do... Calendar
TUESDAY
MONDAY
March 2010 1st
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MARCH 2010
Events • Classes and more International Women’s Day
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15th
22nd
29th • National Hot Dog Day • Career Launch @ the Teen Center • CYSS Scrapbook Class, 1000 • CYSS Golf Clinic, 1500 @ the Golf Course
Monday every • Lunch Buffet at the Club 1100 - 1300
• Zumba Fitness 1700 • Indoor Cycling 0530, 1200, 1630 & 1830 • Lunch at the Golf Club & Bowling Center 1100
• Scuba Open
2nd Water Class
9th
• Homework Assistance @ the Library
Homework Assistance @ the Library
• Free Oil Change Class
16th @ Automotive Skills
Center, 1400 • Homework Assistance @ the Library • Special Needs Life Quality @ ACS, 1330
Homework
23rd Assistance
@ the Library
• Scuba Cavern Specialty Class
30th• Career Launch @ the Teen Center • Homework Assistance @ the Library • CYSS Scrapbook Class, 1000 • CYSS Golf Clinic, 1500 @ the Golf Course
Tuesday • Lunch Buffet at the Club 1100 - 1300 • SKIES Guitar & Piano Lessons 1430 - 1730 • Indoor Cycling 0530, 1200, 1630 every • Zumba Fitness 1700 • Dance Step Aerobics every other Tuesday 1730 • Lunch at the Golf Club & Bowling Center 1100
THURSDAY WEDNESDAY
• Water Aerobics @ Water Spout -March 2 - 25 • Swimming Lessons- Mar. 2, 9 & 16th @ The Water Spout 1600 /1700
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• Domino Tourney
10th Registration Deadline (Sports) 17th • St. Patrick’s Day
• Computer Orientation @ the Library
• Scrapbooking Class (Life Skills Learning) @ ACS, Bldg. 1019 • Automotive Skill Center Closed
• Homework
24th Assistance @ 31st
• Story Time @ the Library, 1500 • Leprechaun Fun Run @ Pee Wee Field, 1600
the Library
• Scrapbooking Class (Life Skills Learning) @ ACS, Bldg. 1019
• Career Launch @ the • Teen Center • Story Time & Craft @ the Library • Bike Repair Class @ Outdoor Rec., Bldg. 67, 0900 • CYSS Scrapbook Class, 1000 • CYSS Golf Clinic, 1500 @ the Golf Course
ry Wednesday • Lunch Buffet at the Club 1100 - 1300 • SKIES Guitar & Piano Lessons 1430 - 1730 • Indoor Cycling 1800 eve • Golf Course afternoon “Malanga’s” on Par 3 • Lunch at the Golf Club & Bowling Center 1100
• Lunch at the Golf Club & Bowling Center 1100 • Swimming Lessons Mar. 3, 10 & 17th @ The Water Spout 1600 /1700
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1/2 Price Tire Balancing Special at the Automotive Skills Center • Swimming Lessons @ The Water Spout, 1600 & 1700
1/2 Price
11th Autolift Special
at the Automotive Skills Center • Swimming Lessons @ The Water Spout, 1600 & 1700
18th
•1/2 Price Diagnostic Special @ the Automotive Skills Center • Leprechaun Cycling & Toning Challenge, 1130 @ Fitness Center • Wear Green Zumba 1730 @ Fitness Center • Returning Stateside Smooth Move Orientation 1430 @ ACS Bldg 1019
• 1/2 Price
25th A/C Recharge Special
at the Automotive Skills Center • Coupon Club @ the Library
Thursday • Lunch Buffet at the Club 1100 • SKIES Guitar & Piano Lessons 1430 - 1730 • Indoor Cycling 0530, 1200, 1630 every • Zumba Fitness 1700 • Lunch @ Golf Club & Bowling Center 1100 • Water Aerobics @ Water Spout-March 2 - 25 • Domino Tournament @ Golf Course 1700 • BBQ at the Club’s Patio 1600- 2100 • CYSS Homework Help 1430 @ AHS
5th
FRIDAY
•YS Coaches meeting
•Youth Services Start Smart
Youth Services 12th •Start Smart
•Youth Services
19th Start Smart
26th
• Employee Appreciation Day • MSP Dance,7th and 8th grades • AMS Career Day @Middle School, 1230
• MSP Dance, 5th and 6th grades
Friday every
• Month End Madness Golf Tournament • CYSS Field Day, 1000, Pee Wee Field • Extended Care; Save a Sato
SUNDAY
SATURDAY
• Lunch Buffet at the Club 1100 - 1300 • SKIES Guitar & Piano Lessons 1430 - 1730 • Lunch at the Golf Club & Bowling Center 1100
6th
• Scuba Trip to Culebra • US Navy Family Day • Kids On Site for U.S. Navy
13th
Saturday every • Golf Course “Dogfight” event
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14th
20th
•YS Baseball Season Opening, 0830 @ McArthur Field • Aerobics master Class @Fitness Center 1000
27th
• Scuba Trip to St. Johns • St. Patrick’s 10 km Race, 1630 starting @ Fitness Center • Wedding Convention Booth @ Convention Center, San Juan
• Step Aerobics 0900 • Indoor Cycling 1030
21st
28th Wedding Convention Booth @ Convention Center, San Juan
Sunday every
• Golf Course “Dogfight” event
Log on to: www.buchananmwr.com
6 MARCH 2010 Zumba Music The Secret Of Zumba’s Success
Sports & Fitness
By: Melissa Marcketta
The essence or key to Zumba is truly the music and the single most important element of the class. An excellent Zumba class is one in which you “feel the music”. The dance steps and exercise moves are just a plus, but it would not be Zumba without the sizzling, toe tapping, hip swiveling music that makes you just want to get up and move! The music makes it Zumba. A “Zumba Basic” class is normally one hour long and usually is based on Latin rhythms. Our instructors at the Fitness Center add a lot of “hip hop” into their class as that is what many students request. The typical music format for a Zumba class consists of 2-3 warm-up songs, 7-10 songs for the actual workout and 1-2 cool down songs. These numbers will vary slightly depending on the length of each song an instructor uses. Zumba® Fitness suggests their instructors use no more than a 70/30 ratio. In other words, 70% of Zumba music used in class should be Latin rhythms and the other 30% can be whatever type the instructor chooses. Most recently, Zumba® Fitness incorporated some other types of music into their program such as Belly Dance, Tango, Twist, Country and Rock ‘n Roll. Zumba Instructors can make up their own routines and can choose their own Zumba music. Many instructors download songs from music download sites. However, if instructors choose to be a part of ZIN (Zumba Instructor Network), Zumba music CDs and/or choreography CDs are sent to them every month. The CDs contain Zumba® Music they can use and the choreographed DVDs contain steps to each song. Zumba classes are offered at the Sports & Fitness Center, Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Call 787-707-3767 and reserve your space!
All Army Sports directly supports Soldier Readiness and well-being. Following the Motto “Soldiers first - Athletes second”, All Army Sports provides athletically skilled Soldiers-Athletes the opportunity to compete at the highest level their particular sports allows. Soldiers who make the team compete against the best Marine, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Athletes who excel at Armed Forces Champoinships may also advance to National Championships or the World Military Championship (CISM). Applications accepted at: AllArmySports.ArmyMWR.com Follow us on twitter.com/Army/ athlete. For more information contact Fort Buchanan Sports Office at 787-707-3277 or armysports@conus.army.mil. Military Championship information for Judo, Sailing, Modern Pentathlon, Swimming/Lifesaving and Parachuting is available at www. armedforcessports.com
Army Community Service
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The Army’s Official web site for military Families is:
myarmylifetoo.com
Healthy Habits Coaching Programs Sometimes, making changes isn’t easy, but when you find your own motivation and take change one step at a time, it’s more manageable. Our lifestyle programs can help you make the positive changes you want to – and stick with them! Our Healthy Habits Coaching Programs consists of two separate, unique programs: • Healthy Habits Coaching Program • Life Health Assessment These programs are independent of each other, and enrollment into each program is optional. The Healthy Habits Coaching Program has three areas of focus.
• Healthy Habits Coaching Program iCanChange uses a personalized, flexible, and supportive approach to help you reach your weight and health goals. iCanThrive teaches you how to fuel your body with healthy foods, begin a program of enjoyable physical movement, and relax more. iCan Relax helps you become aware of stress and how it affects you, and gain skills for handling your reactions to stressful demands and changes. The iCan Programs will help you understand your behaviors and help you make changes. The programs feature an optional telephonic or online personal health coach, a personal homepage with a tracker, interactive tools, and much more! iCanAchieve Teen Weight Management Program It can be tough for teens to maintain a healthy weight. Our new iCanAchieve program can help – with expert coaching by phone and online tools that help teens set and achieve healthy goals.
• Life Health Assessment
This assessment is a global evaluation of your physical health, behavioral health, and motivation to change. Answer a series of questions and get immediate feedback in a detailed personal report that helps you understand how to make changes. Areas Assessed: • Current health • Alcohol use • Nutrition • Stress and depression • Tobacco use • Biometric measures • Vehicle safety (e.g. weight, height, blood pressure, cholesterol) • Physical activity www.MilitaryOneSource.com • Call 1-800-342-9647 • In Spanish 1-877-888-0727 You name it… we can help! Request event support at http://jfsap.mhf.dod.mil/request
Did February Slow You Down? Nutritionist and strength-training expert Miriam Nelson, Ph.D. can get you on the move in Walking, our free 60-minute CD. Whether you’re an experienced walker or just starting out, she helps you stay focused, understand the effects of walking on weight-loss, and set up a routine that works for you. In this lively presentation describes the physical, social, and emotional benefits of walking. She talks about walking and weight loss; using a step-counter; walking do’s and don’ts; walking with friends, relatives, children; getting started on a walking program; and ways to work up to 10,000 steps a day. Her ideas are helpful for beginners and for experienced walkers. To order register at www.militaryonesource.com or contact MOS at 1-800-342-9647 In Spanish 1-877-888-0727
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DFMWR Updates
MARCH 2010
The School Age Services Program (SAS)
CYS Field Day Date: March 26th 2010 Time: 1000 -1500. Location: Pee Wee Filed Open to the community. Interested in participating must register with the CYSS Parent Central Services Office located in Bldg 152, Welcome Center not later than March 19th, 2010.
Offers developmental programs and services for children from kindergarten to fifth grade. The SAS facilities located in building 148 Bailey Road, provides a secure environment where children are able to learn life skills, socialize with peers, do homework, attend the youth technology labs, participate in sports and fitness, talent shows and mentor younger children. The SAS program has a team of qualified individuals trained to work in an afterschool program. This month we would like to recognize three members of the SAS team for their commitment to the CYSS children and families:
Ms. Maritza Acosta, Lead Education Technician Ms. Nydia Rivera, Lead Education Technician Ms. Olga Marrero, Program Assistant On November 1st, 2009, the Council for Professional Recognition awarded these SAS employees the Military School Age Credential for consistently demonstrating competency in their work with school age children. These employees are committed to meet the Department of Defense School-Age Standards to the best of their ability and conduct themselves in a professional manner. They are committed to improve the quality of care for school-age children. Congratulations for a job well done!
Start Smart A program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports, teaches children (ages 3-5) the basic motor skills necessary to play organized sports. It is a program designed to teach basic sports skills in a non-competitive environment, the major benefit is having the parents spend quality time with their child since parents have to be with the children during the Start Smart sessions. The program focuses on teaching children basic sports mechanics without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Start Smart sessions become increasingly more difficult as the class progresses and the children show improvement.
From left to right (back); Olga Marrero, Luis Maldonado, Nydia Mejias, Theresa Roman, Xavier Sanchez, Elisa Martinez. From left to right (Front): Maritza Acosta, Rita Nieves, María Martínez (Director) Nydia Rivera
Golf Clinic
Dates: March 29 - April 1 Registration Dates: March 1- 26 Ages: 10-18 years old Cost: $25.00 for a 4-Day Clinic Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm • Location: Golf Course For more information, please call the CYSS Parent Central Services office at 787-707-3787/3434
Scrapbooking
Dates: March 29 - April 2 Registration Dates: March 1- 26 Ages: 5-10 years old • Cost: $25.00 Time: 1000 - 1200 • Location: TBD For more information, please call the CYSS Parent Central Services office at 787-707-3787/3434
Leprechaun Fun Run
Date: March 17 • Time: 1600 Location: Pee Wee Field • Cost: Free
Baseball Season Opening Date: March 20 • Time: 0830 Location: Mc Arthur Field
Baseball Season
Dates: March 20 - May 22
Career Launch
Date: March 29 - April 1 Time: 0900 - 1700 Location: Teen Center • Cost: Free
Start Smart:
Dates: March 5,12, 19 Time: 1000 - 1100 Location: Fitness Center Cost: Free
SKIES
Piano and Guitar Classes, ages 5-18 years old Dates: Tuesdays and Wednesdays Cost: $80.00 for 1 group class per week - 1 hour $100.00 for 1 individual class per week - 1/2 hour Swimming: ages 4-11 years old Dates: 8 classes March 3 -17 Cost: $50.00
ENTERTAINMENT
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Reflections on Golf by Jim Doulin
As we look forward to a great golfing year in 2010, we also reflect on 2009. During 2009 we completed many additions and improvements as well as suffered some challenges. The most visual projects were the renovation of the bunkers that Fort Buchanan richly deserved. We also completed the renovation of the Driving Range which is still maturing but a huge improvement. We were fortunate to be able to procure new maintenance equipment and service equipment. And we were able to accomplish the painting of the clubhouse and more. Our greens are improving and the focus this year is to continue to improve the condition of the greens. Many other additions and improvements are expected during 2010. We are anticipating the repairs to the cart paths, along with the arrival of our boom lift so we can get trees trimmed. We are expecting a new fleet of golf cars this year as well as some new maintenance equipment. There are many other happenings in 2010 including the return of the handicap system, a full tournament schedule, the return of a Golf Advisory Committee, and more renovations and course improvements. The Fort Buchanan staff looks forward to seeing everyone often this year and wishes all a healthy and happy 2010.
Why Golf?
Golf is a stimulating challenge combined with nature, fresh air, pleasant surroundings and friends. Golf is not only a game but also an excellent way of exercising. For those that walk, an average round can involve walking approximately 6 kilometers. Even for those that ride a motorized golf car, the golf swing alone utilizes and stretches muscles often overlooked in workout routines. • Golf is a sport, a leisure sport, a game and a social event. • Golf can be play by people of all ages. At Fort Buchanan, you can routinely see golfers in their nineties playing and often walking. • Golf is suitable for all regardless of ability. Golf is a game where you play yourself, trying to better your scores, or just play for fitness and fun. A handicapping system allows golfers from all levels to compete equally. • Golf is a game you can play in groups or alone. • Golf offers a variety of events ranging from championships to social gatherings. Events can be focused on couples, teams, individuals. It can focus around other aspects such as holidays, celebrations, etc. • Golf can be a great stress reliever. After a tough day at work, many golfers come to the course to hit golf balls. I try to remind golfers, especially beginners just taking up the sport, that Golf is a game and people play games for fun! If at some point, the game of golf becomes a chore and not enjoyable, I suggest you reevaluate why we play golf. If we place to great of goals, we often become disappointed and fail to enjoy the game. When we do not enjoy the game, chances are those playing with us do not enjoy our company. One of the biggest misconceptions is that the normal is what we see on television. The golfers we see on television are the top 1% in the world. The average regular player scores approximately 100 and the overall average is well over 100. Most of us would never consider driving a car at 200 mph even though we see it on television. Why would we think we could drive a golf ball like the tour players? Play within our means, enjoy the game, enjoy the company and respect the game, the course and the players. Our staff at Fort Buchanan wants everyone to enjoy there visit to the golf course. If there is anything you need, please let one of our staff members know and we will do everything possible to help make your golfing experience a fun and enjoyable one.
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OCEAN FRONT VILLAGE 3 rooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 parking, pool, court. Available for sale or rent. Call for an appointment, Sylvia Realty 787-292-1319, 787-613-1319 or e-mail: info@sylviarealty.com PASEO DE SANTA BÁRBARA Gurabo, 3 rooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, garage, basketball court, gazebo, near the expressway and shopping centers. Call for an appointment, Sylvia Realty 787-292-1319, 787-613-1319 or e-mail: info@ s y l v i a r e a l t y. c o m
TWO LEVEL HOME, sunken living room, kitchen w/appliances included, dining area and three bathrooms. Three bedrooms, two terraces w/amazing VIEW. 15x26 swimming pool w/ lounge area. Security windows and doors. Three split, two window units, water tank. For more information please call
Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, large patio, 4 A/c’s, appliances, curtains, screens, ready to move in. In closed community with 24 hour security, basketball and tennis courts. $1,250 per month Call or Email now! Monte Claro Realty 787-786-9043 Cel. 939717-5900 Lic. Miguel Raldiris GRI
BOATS
1985 BAYLINER CONTESSA Length 28ft. Power: Twin Mercury 214-244-7476 5.7L (240 HP Each) with extra large bravo three out-divers. Both engines 10 hrs. since overhaul, boat is very fast. Electronics, Plotter, GPS and Fish RENTAL Finder, Transciever & More… Large locked AFT cabin with King Sized MARINA BAHIA, CATANO. Berth, total 6 Berths. Enclosed Head, House very near Buchanan and Metro Sink, Micro-Wave, Elec. Stove, ReOffice Park! Nicely kept home with 4 fridge, 2 anchors and Elec. Windlass…
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