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INSIDE EVERY ISSUE: • What’s Hot in Our Programs
In This Issue:
• Army Family Covenant
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress • Community Recreation Division with PTSD Coach Page 1 • What are you reading? New in the Post Library Adult’s Softball League Page 2 • Things to do... January 2012 Event’s Calendar Featured Book at the Library Page 3 The Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr., • Sports, Fitness and & the Speech that Inspired a Nation Outdoor Recreation January 2012 Event’s Calendar Page 4 • Army Community Service • Child, Youth & School Services CYSS Before School Page 7 • On-post Entertainment Care Survey for Parents • DFMWR Events & Classifieds Oldies Night with Baron López Page 8
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
Directorate, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation • Director, Mr. Dallas J. Petersen DFMWR Admin. Officer • Ms. Liza Muñiz T. 787-707-3135 Business Operations Division • Chief: Mr. Jerome Hesby T. 787-707-3373, Bldg. 390, Suite 100 Community Recreation Division • Chief: Mr. Eric Hill • T. 787-707-3301 Bldg. 390, Suite 100 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, Suite 101 Marketing, Advertising & Commercial Sponsorship • Marketing Coordinator and Editor: Ms. Grace Meinhofer • T. 787-707-3719 Bldg. 136, Miles Loop Street
DFMWR Leisure Travel announces new Disney Specialists
Don’t be surprised if you see pixie dust twinkling around Mildred Pérez or Angel Morales, who work for DFMWR ‘s Leisure Travel Services, joined an elite group of travel industry professionals who have attained a special knowledge of the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney Cruise Line. As recent graduates of the College of Disney Knowledge, Pérez and Morales have become Disney Specialists. “The College of Disney Knowledge was extremely beneficial to me,” said Pérez. “It was a fun and informative way to learn more about the Disney vacation portfolio. I also feel more confident about selling Disney destinations.” Anyone who plans to visit the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney Cruise Line will benefit from Pérez and Morales. “The College of Disney Knowledge has taught me
how to add more value to each Disney itinerary so that I can help make every client’s magical dreams come true,” said Pérez. Since 1993, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has been committed to educating travel industry professionals about Disney destinations through the College of Disney Knowledge. The Leisure Travel Services staff is prepared to help you with any of the Disney packages at Disney Resorts or the Disney Cruise Line.
Other services include: • Cruises • Trips & Tours • Discount Attraction Tickets • Hotels and Attractions
(Continental US)
Temporarily located at Bldg. 390, Ste. 100, Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Stop by our office or call 787-707-4343 / 787-707-3138 January 2012 • DFMWR Events Guide
Keeping the promise... Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress with
PTSD Coach
Combat deployments can sometimes result in exposure to traumatic events, such as losing a close friend, bodily harm, violent experiences or even extended separation from loved ones. Ongoing stress reactions to these situations may eventually, but not always, lead to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for PTSD and the Defense Department’s National Center for Telehealth and Technology collaborated to create a free mobile app to help service members and veterans learn about and manage the symptoms that commonly occur after traumatic events. PTSD Coach is a supplement to psychological health care and support received by service members and veterans experiencing signs or symptoms of PTSD. Family and friends of service members and veterans are also encouraged to use to the mobile app to learn more about PTSD and support resources. The app is currently available for Apple iPhone and iPad via iTunes, as well as Android-powered devices.
Life’s Challenges
Throughout the course of our lives, it is likely that we are going to encounter a time when we will have to manage special needs. The definition of special needs is, any need that requires the attention of a specialist other than a general practitioner. As we develop in life, the idea of having a special needs revolves in our mind and we start to adjust the likelihood degree. Then we start to think about people who were able to cope with the news of a physical, emotional or intellectual limitation because of a disease, traumatic event or genetic condition. We also think about those extraordinary stories of people that did what their doctors, professional or love one said they will not be able to do. A person with Down syndrome handles a business, a person without upperextremities flying an airplane, a person with autism working or being a basketball assistant and a person without extremities being a motivational speaker and demonstrating resilience despite the challenge of having a disability.
Army Family Covenant
You can download the PTSD Coach app anonymously, and if you share your data with a health care provider, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) laws maintain your privacy. For peace of mind, you might consider adding a strong password to keep your mobile device secure.
by identifying people who can provide the user with emotional support and add contact info to the phone. When a service member or veteran is in need of immediate support, the app can link the user directly to the Veterans Crisis Line for immediate intervention and care. The app also features educational information about trauma, PTSD and care resources for on-the-go needs.
How the App Works
The Benefits Knowing the facts about PTSD can make a real difference in the lives of those who need support. PTSD Coach provides service members, veterans, their friends and families with dependable resources they can trust. Many service members who experience PTSD symptoms can benefit from care and support, but some fear that they may be considered weak or that leaders or unit members might lose confidence in their abilities if they seek care. The information available through the PTSD Coach app can help service members and their loved ones overcome those concerns and obtain accurate information about PTSD and find the support they need.
Service members and veterans can use PTSD Coach to learn more about PTSD, conduct a self-assessment, manage symptoms and find support resources. For example, when the user completes a self-assessment of PTSD symptoms, the app will provide individualized feedback with the option to track symptom changes over time. While PTSD Coach does not formally diagnose PTSD, it can help the user manage their PTSD symptoms by providing suggestions on coping skills and assistance for common symptoms, including relaxation and self-help techniques. The app can also be used to create and connect with a support network
There is abundant evidence that demonstrates that you choose to overcome or to surrender to your special needs. At first, you may have to dispute or debate your ideas or other’s affirmations similar to: “I will never be able to overcome this limitation”, “Because of this limitation, my life will be miserable” or “You will not have to do anything, I will take care of your needs”. Improve your resilience by loading your mind with ideas related to resources available, alternatives, new technology, programs, support groups, support organizations, new approaches, and innovative scientific findings. Learn a new skill, learn how to use other parts of your body, calibrate techniques, and connect with people that had overcome the limitation. Build a plan, use new strategies, learn about the law and organizations that provide assistant or advocate for you. When you focus your mind on these thoughts, you will notice a boost in your enthusiasm and energy. Yes, it is time for a new perspective; focus your mind on the optimism panorama. Challenge yourself by working
on new possibilities and developing other areas you had on hold. Remember that what you keep or bring to your mind will trigger emotions or actions. It is not the event or a condition that triggers your emotions or actions. If you interpret the circumstance as there are no options you may feel hopeless and decide to be isolated. There is no magic, just the view of the reality as it is. Many people start to live a more plentiful and satisfactory life after they were confronted with a special needs. They opted for resilience after the adversity. Therefore, any activity that helps you build self-awareness, self-control, optimism, relationships, mental agility, and identify and use your strength of character will affect your resilience and prepare you to confront life’s cycle events, nature’s challenges, accidents and adversities. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation works constantly to bring you choices for resilience. By: Raymond Morales, Exceptional Family Member Program Manager
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Community Recreation Division New Year’s Fitness Resolutions That Really Work!
As we begin a New Year, most of us have some things that we would like to improve upon or not repeat this year. The most popular New Year’s resolutions include achieving a stronger, healthier more youthful body through diet and exercise. This year do something different as you sit down to write your New Year’s resolutions and goals for 2012…”This year I am going to focus on just one or two goals and make those my New Year’s resolutions.” If you can do that and one of those is to lose weight or tone up your body for a new and healthier you… consider setting up a home gym or adding to your existing home gym using affordable but effective fitness products. Make sure that the exercise equipment that you use targets the areas of your body that you wish to improve. But sometimes diet and exercise can be routine and boring! So you may ask yourself: “How do I stick with this New Year’s resolution and make it work?” First focus on changing your attitude and write down the positives of why you need to include diet and exercise in your life. Second, change your routine! Since we are all creatures of habit, change your lifestyle: Find something physical that you enjoy doing and switch it up each day so that you get a variety of exercise by combining various fitness products with aerobic exercise. Next follow a healthy eating plan, not a diet but a healthier fueling of your body and concentrate on portion control by using the suggested serving sizes. In summary in order to achieve your New Year’s resolutions for a healthier you, make it fun and part of a lifestyle that works for you by changing your attitudes about healthy eating and exercise. If you can accomplish this by the time you sit down to write out your New Year’s resolutions for 2013… Look in a mirror and say I did it! A balanced diet and exercise program is now part of your new healthy lifestyle! Source: articlebase.com
Start The Year with Adventures at Outdoor Recreation Tour to Adventure Park Toro Verde, Orocovis Saturday, January 28th Enjoy the thrill of High Adventure Zipline, Rapelling and Bridge crossing at this energizing tour. Good physical condition is required. Fee: $115.00 per person. Leaving at 7:00 am from Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 67. Reserve at least one week in advance by calling 787-707-3734 Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
Fitness Center Classes in January 2012 Health And Fitness Orientation January 19th, 2012, 9:00 am
RPM’s 90 minute Cycling Class
Basic Indoor Cycling Seminar January 30th, 2012, 4:30 pm All classes are held at the Sports & Fitness Center, for details or to sign-up please call 787-707-3767.
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January 2012 • DFMWR Events Guide
The Fort Buchanan Post Library c e l e b r a t e s D r. M a r t i n L u t h e r K i n g ’s b i r t h d a y w i t h a d i s p l a y o f v a r i o u s re a d i n g m a t e r i a l s available for check-out.
Story Time
Fort Buchanan Post Library offers an hour long storytelling with crafts. Story time will be on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 at 3:00 pm and the theme will be Dr. King’s Birthday. Children between the ages of 1 to 9 years old are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.
What Are You Reading? New at the Library Featured Book for Dr. Martin Luther King Month
The Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Speech that Inspired a Nation Written by: Drew D. Hansen
Customers’ first choice of new books and DVD selections, January 3rd, 10:00 am
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 Wednesday, January 4th and January 18th at 10:00 am.
Library Coupon Club
Come and join us in learning how to save money on your grocery bill on Thursday, January 26th from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon. You will learn: where to find coupons, how to organize them, how to maximize your savings, and more!
Homework Helper @ your Library
If you are an Elementary or Middle School student and would like help with your homework, take advantage of the Library’s Homework Helper Program. Every Tuesday during the school year when school is in session from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm at the Library’s Children Section. Assistance offered 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.
Read the Book, See the Movie @ your Library
Each month, prior to the movie event, copies of the selected title will be available at your library. See the movie. Join us for the movie even if you haven’t read the book.
Malcom X (PG-13)
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 5:30 pm.
Malcolm X filmmaker Spike Lee actor Denzel Washington and other top talents vividly portray the life and times of the visionary leader. One of the most charismatic and politically controversial voices in history Malcolm X burst into the public consciousness with a radical perspective of race relations in America. His inspiring and enlightening ideologies touch and continue to influence the lives of millions. Washington was awarded the New York Film Critics Circle Best Actor award for his portrayal of the title role in this biographical film. Stars: Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall.
DVD Releases • January 3rd:
• Captain America (BD) -Action • Bang Bang Club (BD)-Action • The Lion King (BD)Animated • Robocop (BD)-Action • Vantage Point (BD)-Thriller • Absence Of Malice (BD)Drama • Wrecked (BD)-Thriller • Cars 2 (BD)Animated • The Lion King (DVD)Animated • Cars 2 (DVD)-Animated • Camp Rock (DVD)Drama • Prison Break Season One (DVD)-TV Series • Small Voices (DVD)-Documentary • Musicians and their Music (DVD)-Documentary • Samantha Brown’s ASIA (DVD)- Documentary • Alfred Brendel On Music (DVD)-Concert • Loving Lampposts (DVD)-Dramam • A Little Help (DVD)-Comedy • Monte Carlo (DVD)Comedy • The Best and The Brightest (DVD)Comedy • The Last Godfather (DVD)-Comedy • Vanishing on 7th Street (DVD)- Thriller • Gettysburg (DVD)-Documentary • Circo (DVD)-Documentary • Plant Reproduction (DVD)-Instructional • The Big C (DVD)-TV Series • Enchanted Tales (DVD)- Animated • Raising Hope (DVD)- TV Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. electrified the Nation when he delivered his I Have a Dream speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. King’s prophetic utterances started the long overdue process of changing America’s idea of itself. His words would enter the American lexicon, galvanizing the civil rights movement, becoming a touchstone for all that the Country might someday achieve. The Dream is the first book about Martin Luther King., Jr.’s legendary I Have a Dream speech. Opening with an enthralling account of the August day in 1963 that saw 250,000 Americans converge at the March on Washington, The Dream delves into the fascinating and little-known history of King’s speech. Hansen explores King’s compositional strategies and techniques, and proceeds to a brilliant analysis of the I Have a Dream speech itself, examining it on various levels: as a political treatise, a work of poetry, and as a masterfully delivered and improvised sermon bursting with biblical language and imagery. In tracing the legacy of I Have a Dream since 1963, The Dream insightfully considers how King’s incomparable speech “has slowly remade the American imagination,” and led us closer to King’s visionary goal of a redeemed America.
The NCO Journal
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.
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. For details, visit or call the Post Library at (787) 707-3208. 3
Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
Every Monday: Zumba 5:30 pm, Fitness Center 787-707-3767 Every Monday: Out of The Box 9 am, Fitness Center, 787- 707- 3767 Spinning: Monday to Thursday 5:30 am / 12 pm / 4:30 pm (Mondays 6:30 pm), Fitness Center 787-707-3767
Every Tuesday: Tone & Krank 5:30pm Fitness Center 787-707-3767 Every Tuesday: CQDT, 10 am Fitness Center 787-707-3767 Customer’s First Choice of New Books & DVD selections, 10 am Library, 787-707-3208
Wednesdays to Fridays: Lunch A Bowl at Bowling Center, 1 pm - 5 pm 787-707-2695 Computer Orientations @ Post Library 10 am, 787-707-3208 Softball League Registration Deadline @ Fitness Center, 787-707-3767 Every Wednesday: Kranking 6:30 pm, Fitness Center, 787-707-3767
Tire Balancing 50% off at Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972
Three Kings Day (local Holiday)
Every Saturday @ Fitness Center: Dance Step Aerobics, 9 am Spinning Class, 10:30 am 787-707-3767
Every Thursday: BBQ at Borinquen Lounge & Patio, 4 pm , 787-707-3535
Child, Youth and School Services, Winter Camp
•Every Sunday: Family Bowling 787-707-2695
Every Monday: Oil Change for $8.00 at Automotive Skills Center 787-707-3972 Every Monday: SKIES Karate Lessons 4 pm – 5 pm , Bldg. 1147,Coconut Grove. 787-707-3541 Every Monday thru Thursday: Teen Bowling Special, 3 pm, 787-707-2695
Martin Luther King Holiday
Lunch Buffet at the Club from 11 am to 1 pm Mondays thru Fridays, 787-707-3535 Every Tuesday and Thursday Bingo at the Club 6 pm, 787-707-3535 First Day of School FAP New Parent Support Group 9 am, Bldg. 1140, 787-707-3698
Every Tuesday & Thursday: BINGO Nights at Community Club 6 pm, 787-707-3535 Homework Help at Library, 2:30 - 4 pm, 787-707-3208
Visit us at:
•Every Sunday: Family Bowling 787-707-2695
Every Monday: Oil Change for $8.00 at Automotive Skills Center 787-707-3972 Reserve your table for the Flea Market at 787-707-5105
Basic Indoor Cycling Seminar 4:30 pm, Fitness Center, 787-707-3767 Every Monday: Oil Change for $8.00 at Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972 Every Monday: SKIES Karate Lessons 4 pm – 5 pm , Bldg. 1147,Coconut Grove. 787-707-3541 Every Monday and Thursday: Teen Bowling Special, 3 pm, 787-707-2695
Every Tuesday and Thursday: SKIES Piano and Guitar Lessons, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm ACS Scrapbooking Class ACS Conference Room, Bldg. 390 3 pm, 787-707-3682 FAP New Parent Support Group 9 am, Bldg. 1140, 787-707-3698 Read the Book, See the Movie @ Post Library;:30 pm, 787-707-3208
Every Tuesday: CQDT Class at the Fitness Center, 10 am, 787-707-3767
Every Wednesday: Kranking Class at Fitness Center, 6:30 am, 787-707-3767 Wednesdays to Fridays: Lunch A Bowl at Bowling Center, 1 pm - 5 pm 787-707-2695 Every Wednesday: SKIES Piano, Guitar and Tennis Lessons, 3 pm and 4 pm, Bldg. 1147, 787-707-3541 Softball League Coaches meeting @ Bldg. 148, 3 pm, 787-707-3767
Auto Lift 50% off at Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972 Teen Center’s Extended Hours Obstacle Course Game, 6 pm – 10 pm FAP Dealing with Stress and Anger Class, 10 am, Bldg. 507, 787-707-3698 Every Thursday: BBQ at Borinquen Lounge & Patio, 4 pm, 787-707-3535 Every Tuesday & Thursday: BINGO Nights at Community Club, 6 pm
ACS Returning Stateside Smooth Move Orientation 2 pm, Bldg. 390 787-707-3692 FAP Positive Relationships Class 1st-2nd grade: 8:30 am 3rd-4th grade: 9:15 am, 787-707-3698 Consumer Scams, ACS Bldg. 390, 1st floor. 10 am, 787-707-3310 CYSS Parent Adv. Committee Meeting @Bldg. 1000, 5:30 pm, 787-707-3769 Library, Computer Orientations,10 am & Story Time, 3 pm , 787-707-3208 Softball League begins. 6 pm – 10 pm
Diagnostic Test 50% off at Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972 Every Thursday: BBQ at Borinquen Lounge & Patio, 4 p , 787-707-3535 Teen Center’s Extended Hours Dunking Booth, 6 pm – 10 pm Update Resume writing using New Version of USAJOBS, 9 am, Bldg. 511, 787-707-3365 Health and Fitness Orientation Fitness Center, Bldg. 167. 9 am
SKIES Piano Lessons @ Club, 3 pm, 787-707-3541 ACS Consumer Rights & Obligations Class, Bldg. 390, Crane Loop St. 1st floor. 10 am, 787-707-3310 Every Wednesday: Kranking Class at Fitness Center, 6:30 am, 787-707-3767 Wednesdays to Fridays: Lunch A Bowl at Bowling Center, 1 pm - 5 pm, 787-707-2695
Homework Help at Library, 2:30 pm - 4 pm, 787-707-3208
Wednesdays to Fridays: Lunch A Bowl at Bowling Center, 1 pm - 5 pm, 787-707-2695
Every Tuesday & Thursday: BINGO Nights at Community Club 6 pm, 787-707-3535
Every Wednesday: SKIES Guitar Lessons at the Club, 3pm, 787-707-3541
Tire Balance 50% off at Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972 ACS Make Over & Dress for Success, Prepare for a Job Interview Class, Bldg. 390, 6 pm – 8 pm, 787-707-3682 FAP Dealing with Stress and Anger Class 10 am, Bldg. 507, 787-707-3698 Update Resume writing using New Version of USAJOBS, 9 am, Bldg. 511, Training Ctr., 787-707-3365 RPM’s Fitness Class, Bldg. 167, 11:30 am Library Coupon Club, 11 am - 12 pm
Teen Center’s Extended Hours Parents & Teens Bingo Night 6 pm – 10 pm @ Teen Center Every Friday: SKIES Karate Lessons 4 pm – 5 pm, Bldg. 1147, Coconut Grove, 787-707-3541
Teen Center’s Extended Hours New Year’s Party Bus 6 pm – 10 pm @ Teen Center Every Friday: SKIES Karate Lessons 4 pm – 5 pm, Bldg. 1147, Coconut Grove, 787-707-3541
Every Saturday @ Fitness Center: Dance Step Aerobics, 9 am Spinning Class, 10:30 am 787-707-3767 Every Saturday: SKIES Tennis Lessons 10 am – 11 am 787-707-3787/3434
Every Saturday @ Fitness Center: Dance Step Aerobics, 9 am Spinning Class, 10:30 am 787-707-3767
YS Volleyball League begins, 787-707-3466 Every Thursday & Friday: 660 Burger Community Club & Conf. Center, 4 pm 787-707-3535
Golf Month End Madness Tournament 12:30 pm, 787-707-3852 Teen Center’s Extended Hours Pizza Night, 6 pm – 10 pm @ Teen Center Every Thursday & Friday: 660 Burger Community Club & Conference Center, 4 pm, 787-707-3535 Every Friday: Steak Night at Borinquen Lounge & Patio, 4 pm, 787-707-3535
Outdoor Recreation Trip to TORO VERDE Adventure Park, 7 am, 787-707-3734 Every Saturday @ Fitness Center: Dance Step Aerobics, 9 am Spinning Class, 10:30 am, 787-707-3767 Every Saturday: SKIES Tennis Lessons 10 am – 11 am, 787-707-3787/3434
Diagnostic Test 50% off at Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972 Every Monday and Thursday: Teen Bowling Special, 3 pm 787-707-2695 Teen Center’s Extended Hours 6 pm – 10 pm, 787-707-3826 Every Thursday: BBQ at Borinquen Lounge & Patio, 4 pm , 787-707-3535
Flea Market, 8 am, Exchange Parking , 787-707-5105
WEEKLY EVENTS: •Monday thru Thursday- Spinning Lessons, 5:30 am / 12:00 pm / 4:30 pm at Fitness Center • Mondays- Spinning Lessons, 6:30 pm at Fitness Center • Monday, Wednesday & Friday- Out of the Box, 9:00 am at Fitness Center • Monday thru Friday- Lunch Buffet , 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 / 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 • Wednesdays- Kranking, 6:30 am at Fitness Center / Malanga’s Evening on Par 3 at Golf Course Complex / SKIES Unlimited: Tennis Lessons, 3:00 pm / 4:00 pm, Piano & Guitar Lessons, 2:30 pm • Thursdays- BBQ, 4:00 pm, at the Community Club & Conference Center • Wednesdays thru Fridays - Lunch-A-Bowl, 11:00 am at Bowling Center / • Fridays- Steak & Karaoke Night, 7:00 pm at the Borinquen Lounge & Patio / Spinning, 5:30 pm at Fitness Center • Saturday - SKIES Unlimited Tennis Lessons, 10:00 am / 11:00 am. Calendar subject to change. For updated version visit
www.buchananmwr.com
Army Community Service
The Army’s Official web site for military Families:
www.myarmyonesource.com
Family Advocacy Program Classes Relocation Readiness Classes for January 2012 Returning Stateside Smooth Move Orientation Wednesday, January 18th from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at ACS Conference Room, Bldg. 390, suite 101. This orientation will not only help for REVERSE CULTURAL SHOCK, but it will provide detailed information that can assure a smooth move. Cross Cultural Adaptation
Scrapbooking Class
Tuesday, January 24th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at ACS Conference Room, Bldg. 390, suite 101. Engage in a creative, relaxing and practical activity by making scrapbooks from your favorite photos! You’ll also get to meet new friends that share the same interest.
Make Over And Dress For Success, Prepare Yourself for a Job Interview Thursday, January 26th, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at ACS Conference Room, Bldg. 390, suite 101. A do it yourself make over. New technique on how to apply make-up and look your best for a job interview. For more information call Ms. Adria Lucca, Relocation Readiness and AFTB Programs Manager at 787-707-3682.
Employment Readiness Program
Employment Readiness Program training sessions: Topics: Update Resume writing using the new version of USAJOBS, Federal and Local area Job Search, and Business Card Resume.
(Computers available for individual use during the training.)
Dates: Thursdays, January 19th and 26th, 2012, 9:00 am - 10:30 am at Bldg 511, Training Center. Reserve your space by calling 787-707-3365
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What Is Resiliency? Resiliency is the ability to cope with, adapt to, and overcome challenges. With resiliency training, children and families learn not just to meet challenges but also to become stronger in the face of challenges. Developed by a UCLA-Harvard team, FOCUS teaches military children and families affected by multiple deployments to understand their emotional reactions, communicate more clearly, solve problems more effectively, and set and achieve their goals. Parents and children—from preschoolers to teens—learn to use tools that will better prepare them for each new deployment. Families are directly impacted when a parent returns with significant levels of combat operational stress. A parent might return home and encounter deployment reminders in their daily life, leading to changes in their mood and behavior. These changes can be upsetting to children and spouses, and affect parenting and marital relationships. FOCUS helps families understand how reactions to deployment reminders can influence relationships and teaches skills to deal with them. For more information visit www.focusproject.org
Information, Referral and Follow-up Program The Link to Information/Resources Referrals, Information and resources provided to Soldiers, Family Members, DoD Civilians, and Retirees in finding the right help to resolve both personal and family issues. Through the process of an intake assessment, the Information & Referral Program Manager determines the problem or assistance a client may require to meet their needs. To contact ACS I&R, please call: 787-707-3804, DSN 740-3804 or in person at Bldg. 390.
New Parent Support Morning Playgroup Tuesdays, January 10th and 24th 2012, Bldg. 1140 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am Dealing with Stress and Anger Thursday, January 12th and 26th at Bldg. 507 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Positive Relationships Wednesday, January 18th, DDESS Elementary School 1st to 2nd grades 8:30 am 3rd & 4th grades 9:15 am Stress Management for Kids Wednesday, February 8th at Bldg. 507 DDESS Elementary School 1st to 2nd grades 8:30 am 3rd & 4th grades 9:15 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 Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program, Victim Advocate Services, Transitional Compensation (TC) Program, and Family Advocacy Program related information please call Ms. Wilda Díaz, FAP Manager & SAPR Coordinator at 787-707-3709 or via email: wilda.diaz@us.army.mil
TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM SURVIVOR BENEFIT AND ELIGIBILITY CHANGES The TRICARE Dental Program has implemented changes in Survivor Benefits. The TDP Survivor Benefit is now available to surviving children through the end of the month they turn 21, or 23 if enrolled in a fulltime accredited college or university. Survivor benefit coverage for spouses continues for three years from the month following the sponsor’s death. Current TDP enrollees do not have to take any action for the Survivor benefit to take effect. Survivors NOT enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program at the time of their sponsor’s death will need to complete the enrollment process for the TDP Survivor Benefit to take effect. For more information, visit the TRICARE Dental Program Survivor Benefits page at http://www. tricaredentalprogram.com/tdptws/ enrollees/benefits/survivor_benefits.jsp or http://www.tricaredentalprogram.com/tdptws/info/tdpsurvivor-benefits.jsp January 2012 • DFMWR Events Guide
HIRED! Apprenticeship Program HIRED! Apprenticeship Program is a workforce-preparation and apprenticeship enterprise designed to meet the employment and career-exploration needs of Army teens 15-18 years of age. Some mini job titles are: Customer Service Representative, Clerk Assistant, Counter Attendant Office Assistant, Employment Readiness Assistant, Budget Analyst Assistant, Computer Technician Assistant, Art Creating Assistant, Print Shop Distribution Assistant, CYSS Trainer Assistant Teens will receive a $500 award after the completion of the 180 hours. The initial orientation and training hours are included in the 180 hours. Teens interested in registering to participate in the HIRED program may contact the CYSS Parent Central Services office by calling at 787-707-3787/3434 or may contact Ms. Evelyn De La Cruz at 787-707-3578. Youth Requirements: 15-18 years old and 9th-12th grade. 15-18 hours weekly not to exceed 180 hours minimum in 12 weeks period. Flexibles hours. Complies with documents & trainings. Grade Point Average 2.0 or higher. Only two terms per year.
Drama/Theater Classes at CYSS
Theater is not only a great way for children and youth to express their feelings through art, it also has many other advantages and long term profits. With theater children gain self confidence in public speaking, oral communication skills and aids in breaking the shell of shyness. Theater also takes commitment and dedication, and teaches how to be part of a team of cast members were each role is dependent on each another. Families interested in registering their children or youth in Drama/Theater classes may contact the CYSS Parent Central Services at 787-707-3787/3434.
Hourly Care
Are you in need of dependable drop in day care services to clean the house or run a few errands? The Child Development Center/ School Age Center provides hourly services by reservations and drop-in care (pending available space) hourly care is $4.00 per hour, limited to five (5) hours per day, program director and CYS Services Coordinator may approve additional hours. The School Age Center provides care for occasional users for $4.00 per hour limited to five hours per week. Additional care for up to four hours per day for $16.00, and more than four hours per day for $30.00 . To register your children stop by the Parent Central Services Office, Bldg. 1145, Coconut Grove, Monday thru Friday 7:30 am -5:00 pm, or call 787-707-3787/3434. If your child is already registered and need to reserve a space simply call the CDCSAC program located at Bldg. 1000 at 787-707-3769/3468.
Kindertots
Introducing a fun and new alternative to keeping your toddlers and preschoolers healthy and active. The Kindertots program blends a variety of physical skills with educational concepts. Children learn the basics of creative movement, while learning colors, numbers, shapes, words, songs, and age appropriate educational concepts. The blending of these disciplines ensures that each child has an optimal learning experience. Most importantly while teaching to all of the senses, the Kindertots program encourage children to have fun and gain a love for leaning something that comes naturally; movement, music, dance and fitness. Child, Youth and School Services are now registering for the classes beginning in January 2012. For registration or for more information please contact the CYSS Parent Central Services office at 787-707-3787/3434.
Child, Youth & School Services
FCC Care
The U.S. Army Family Child Care (FCC) Program is one child care option provided to military family members, Department of Defense civilians and Department of Defense contractors through the Army Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS). The FCC Program is provided by military family members or civilians working as independent contractors in individual housing units located on a military installation. The FCC program provides the same quality care of the Child Development Center and School Age Services program on a smaller scale. The FCC program allows for more one on one interaction between the care giver and the children. The average number of children depends on the size of the house and the age of children providing care. Generally the capacity at any given time is six including the providers own children. As an FCC provider, you are able to provide flexible child care hours in comfortable family setting. Becoming part of the FCC system leads to a long-lasting career and continuing opportunities for professional growth. If you are interested in becoming an Army Family Child Care Provider or need information regarding the program benefits please contact the Child, Youth and School Services Administrative Office at 787-707-3569.
Before School Care Survey The Child, Youth and School Services department is conducting a survey to identify parents interested in the before school care. This survey is gear only and solely to parents with children/youth already enrolled in the School Age afterschool program building 1000. If you would like to voice your opinion contact the CYS Services administrative office at building 1147, or call 787-707-3569 or the CYSS Parents Central Services office located at building 1145 at 787-707-3787. Our goal is to ensure the needs of CYS Services Customers are met. 7
ENTERTAINMENT
Expectations are High to offer you the best in 2012 at The Community Club As a new year begins, the Fort Buchanan Community Club and Conference Center looks forward to the traditional yearly events that have come to characterize the facility and have enabled us to showcase our services. In February, we will participate in the Bridal Expo at the Puerto Rico Convention Center February 25-26, 2012. Our booth always proves a big draw for potential customers. We set a Carving Station where people can sample some of the food we prepare and all of the club staff is there to answer questions regarding what we have to offer. April brings us the annual Easter Brunch, an event that our retirees have come to love because they bring their children and grandchildren to enjoy great food in a family friendly environment. Look for the Mother’s Day Brunch in May and the Father’s Day Brunch in June. Show Mom and Dad they are loved and appreciated by treating them to a wonderful meal accompanied by their loved ones. All Community Club events appear monthly in the DFMWR Live & Explore Events Guide available throughout Fort Buchanan. On behalf of the Community Club and Conference Center Staff, from our family to yours, best wishes for a Happy And Healthy New Year!
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Lunch Buffet
Served Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Community Club & Conference Center, open to the entire community. Daily Buffet includes criollo and international menus, assorted Desserts, Beverages and Salad Bar for only $9.25 per person. Delicious food, comfortable, safe environment with an ample parking make it ideal for your lunch break! Call 787-707-3535 for more details.
BBQ at the Borinquen Lounge & Patio
Thursdays and Fridays from 4:00 pm until closing. Community folks gather to chat and enjoy BBQ menu items such as Ribs and Pinchos (Kabobs), Churrasco and the signature 660 Burger. The Borinquen Lounge and Patio features large screen plasma TV, a Karaoke interactive entertainment system with surround-sound music. (BBQ held inside on rainy days.)
Bingo
Every Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 pm
Electronic Bingo During business operating hours, starting at 11:00 am.
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DFMWR News Reflections On A Year Of Challenges and Accomplishments At The Golf Club Thank you to the Community Members that came to Give the perfect Gift
As we look forward to a great golfing year in 2012, I also reflect on 2011. During 2011 we accomplished many additions and improvements as well as suffered some challenges. Year 2011 was an extremely wet year with much rain. The conditions caused many challenges with maintaining the course at a consistent level. There were many times we were unable to mow and on occasions the roughs were extreme.
of the locker rooms, pro shop and snack bar. We will focus on aesthetics and sincerely hope the changes will make all of our customers proud to play at Fort Buchanan. Work has also resumed on the installation of a new irrigation system. Completion of the project will allow for better treatment of the course through proper fertilization and other aspects. Our 2012 tournament schedule is complete and available at the golf shop. Make your plans early as we are expecting a very successful and busy 2012.
We were able to make some improvements such as the replacement of the Driving Range net, new hitting mats and replaced the cover so we can practice in the shade. Our greens are improving and the focus this year is to continue to improve the condition of the greens.
For more information please contact the Golf Pro Shop at 787-707-3980 or visit the Golf Course Complex.
We are looking forward to some improvements including some remodeling
By: Mr. Jim Doulin, Golf Manager / PGA Certified
The Golf Course staff looks forward to seeing everyone often this year and wishes all a Healthy and Happy 2012.
Once again Fort Buchanan’s Community members stepped forward to help others in need at the American Red Cross Blood Drive held on December 15th, 2011. The blood bank was able to add over 50 donations to their supply. Thank you to all!
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