MWR News October 4-12

Issue: October 4-12, 2012

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Come join the fun:

17th Annual Oktoberfest October 4-7, 2012 Fremont Field Oktoberfest is a four day festival, highlighting German food, music and dancing. For all necessary Oktoberfest information and details, please visit: http://www.belvoirmwr.com/Features/Oktoberfest/ Domestic Violence Awareness Month Wear purple this Friday and every Friday in October to raise awareness of Domestic Violence. Come visit the ACS info Table at the Hospital on October 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and learn more on Domestic Violence.

Hispanic Heritage Night – October 10 Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage month at the Community Club lounge on October 10 starting at 5 p.m. Come have some salsa fun with lots of giveaways and drink specials.

Hope to see you there.

Garrison Field Day – October 12 The following DFMWR facilities will have altered hours of operation during the Garrison Field day on October 12: CYSS will be closed all day Community Center will be open 8 to 10 a.m. and 3:30 to 8 p.m.

Graves Fitness Center will be open 5 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 9 p.m.

Body Shop will be open 5:30 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 8 p.m.

Specker Field House will be open 6 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 8 p.m.

Benyaurd Pool will be open 6 to 10 a.m. and 3:30 to 8 p.m.

DFMWR TEMPORARY CLOSURES DFMWR apologizes for any inconvenience these closures may cause. DFMWR is invested in improving facilities to ensure the health and safety of our customers. For status updates regarding DFMWR facilities please visit the following weblink: MWR: Hard At Work

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Community Center and LTS Office The Community Center and LTS Office will be CLOSED this Saturday October 6 in order to support Oktoberfest. As reminder, the Community Center is closed on Sunday and will be closed on Monday due to Columbus Day.

Van Noy Library Closed The library will re-open once all renovations have been inspected. Please return checked-out Van Noy Library materials to the book drop at Van Noy Library Building 1024, 5966 12th Street

Travel Camp Construction Area Safety The new travel camp construction is underway between Johnson and Morrow Roads.

Construction signs are posted. Runners and other pedestrians must remain on the pedestrian walk way around the construction area. It is very important that individuals stay on the designated path and out of the way of the heavy equipment. We thank everyone for their compliance in the name of safety. If you have questions about the pedestrian walkway or the project, call 703-806-3940.

Twilight Golf hours Now through Wednesday, 31 October, the Golf Course changes the start time of Twilight golfing to 4 p.m. Beginning on Thursday, 1 November, fee revert the winter rates. Call 703806-5878 for details

Intramural Sports Commanders’ Cup FY13! Every year over 27 units and agencies at Fort Belvoir compete in 16 Intramural sports, earning points toward 1st -3rd places. For a complete list of scheduled events and to sign up please visit the following website : http://www.belvoirmwr.com/Facilities/SportsFitness/#intra

New Functional Fitness Training Session A new 8 week Functional Fitness session is starting October 29. The class times are the following: Mon/Wed/Fri 5:30, 6:30 and 11:30 a.m. and Tues/Thurs 6p.m. Preregisteration is required at Graves or Bodyshop. Active duty registration opens October 8 and Civilian registration opens October 15. For more information, please call 703-8065368.

New Classes at Frame Shop New Basic Stain Glass class scheduled to start Thursday October 11 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. It is a 7 session class. The cost is $100 plus supplies. The Frame Shop is also offering a Basic Framing Class on Saturday October 20 from 8 a.m. to Noon. The cost for this class is $65 and includes all materials. For more information or to register for either class, please call the Frame Shop at 703-806-4655.

Get moving and see the Countryside If you enjoying walking or hiking, join the ODR Trailblazers Hiking Interest Group.

Plan your fall hiking now!

6 and 7 Oct: Oktoberfest Volksmarch, Fort Belvoir, VA 20 Oct: Cascade Falls, VA 27 Oct: Rose River and River Loop, Shenandoah, VA 3 Nov: Old Rag, Shenandoah, VA 12 Nov: Manassas Battle Fields, VA- Veterans Day Hike 17 Nov: Sky Meadows State Park, VA 24 Nov: Tuscarora/Paddy Run Shuttle Hike, VA 1 Dec: Wild Cat Mountain, VA 8 Dec: Duncan Knob, VA 15 Dec: Sugar Loaf Mountain, MD

There is no fee to join the group but there is a $10 fee per hike to cover transportation costs. Advance hike pre-paid cards are available for up to 10 hikes. For more information call 703-805-3081 or email brianna.m.kipper.naf@mail.mil.

Upcoming:

CYSS Community Outreach Staff from Child, Youth & School Services will be offering enrichment activities at the housing community centers & the Fort Belvoir Community Center. All activities are free.

Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult. Activities are held 10 a.m. to noon.

For more information please call 805-1906.

It’s Fall Y’all Tuesday, 9 October, at Fairfax Village Community Center Thursday, 11 October, at George Washington Community Center Tuesday, 16 October, at Vernondale Village Community Center Friday, 19 October, at Dogue Creek Community Center Wednesday, 24 October, at Woodlawn Village Community Center

Parents’ Night Out Starting making your plans. Pre-register your children. Saturday October 13 CYS Services is hosting an evening childcare for children ages 6weeks to 5 years. Tickets are $20 per child and include a snack. Children must be registered with CYS Services. For more information or to register, please call 703-806-4344.

Kids’ Night Out Starting making your plans. Pre-register your children. Saturday October 13 CYS Services is hosting a fun night out for children grades K-6th. Tickets are $20 per child and include a snack. Children must be registered with CYS Services. For more information or to register, please call 703-805-9100.

Member-Guest Golf Tournament, October 12-13 Register now for the annual 2-day Member-Guest Golf Tournament. The 2-day golf tournament will have great golf, good food, music and great door prizes and a two $10,000 hole-in-one prizes. For more information or to register contact the Golf Club at 703-8065878.

Pumpkin Carving Party –October 20 Prepare for Halloween by carving a pumpkin! This family activity at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club is perfect for the kids. This event is open to both members and nonmembers. $8 includes a pumpkin, paint, carving kit and lunch. Pre-paid reservations are required.

For additional information and to save your spot, please call 703-780-0930.

Military Insignia Fair – November 4 Join us for a Military Insignia Fair, where you can buy, sell, trade or collect various Military Memorabilia from all over the world and from every imaginable ear. Event begins at 8 a.m. for vendors to set up between 7 to 8 a.m. Customers can participate from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Belvoir Road and Taylor Road, building 1200. For more information, please contact the Community Center at 703-805-3714.

Archery Lessons Outdoor Recreation is now offering new Archery classes starting in November. Advanced registration and class payment are required before classes begin. Participants who are new to the sport, Outdoor Recreation will be offering a new Introductory Archery class every Monday from 5:30 to 7p.m. starting on November 5. Following classes are also starting in November:

Beginner Archery Lessons – Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 6 week class starting on November 5.

Intermediate Archery Lessons – Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm. 6 week class starting on November 5.

Advanced Archery Lessons – Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm. 6 week class starting on November 6.

To register for classes or for more information, please contact Outdoor Recreation at 703805-1488.

Turkey Trot 10k/ 5k Saturday November 17 is your opportunity to beat your personal running best. Fort Belvoir’s Turkey Trot 10k/5k on Middleton Road is a social, fun and challenging competitive race. Don’t miss the early bird price $15 now until November 1. Download the registration packet online at http://belvoirmwr.com/Facilities/SportsFitness/#5K If any questions, please contact the Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-3873/5368.

Thanksgiving Day Buffet Come celebrate Thanksgiving November 22 at the Officer’s Club. Advanced registration required. Registration opens for Officer’s Club members on October 15 for pre-paid booking. For more information, please contact the Officer’s Club at 703-780-0930.

Brunch with Santa Claus Come enjoy great food and get your picture taken with Santa on December 9 at the Officer’s Club. Advanced registration is open for Officer’s Club Members on October 17 for pre-paid booking. For more information, please call 703-780-0930.

LUNCH MENUS GOLF CLUB

Includes soup du jour, salad bar, vegetable du jour & dessert bar, $11.50. $9.50, Soup and Salad Only.

Belvoirmwr.com/Golf

MONDAY – Columbus Day No Buffet

FRIDAY – Closed For Member Guest NO Buffet TUESDAY-THURSDAY, 11 AM-1:30 PM October 9-11, 2012 TUESDAY Country Fried Steak Gravy Smothered Pork Chop Rosemary & Garlic Mashed Potatoes Rice Pilaf

WEDNESDAY Lasagna Veal Parmesan w/Creamy Alfredo Sauce Butter Linguine Mashed Potatoes

THURSDAY LT'S Crispy Fried Chicken Pot Roast Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Steamed Rice

OFFICERS’ CLUB Our fabulous All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet includes salad bar, soup du jour, chili con carne and dessert for only $9.95.

MONDAY Closed for Holiday

TUESDAY-FRIDAY, 11 AM-1:30 PM October 9 -12, 2012 TUESDAY Mesquite Chicken London Broil w/Bordelaise Sauce Au Gratin Potatoes Vegetable Du Jour WEDNESDAY Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Assorted Baked Pizza Red Beans w/Andouille Sausage Rice Pilaf Vegetable Du Jour THURSDAY Fried Chicken Beef Burgundy Mashed Potatoes Knockwurst & Sauerkraut Vegetable Du Jour FRIDAY Fried Catfish Meat Loaf with Gravy Baked Macaroni & Cheese Collard Greens

BOWLING CENTER LUNCH SPECIALS http://belvoirmwr.com/Facilities/Bowling/v ortexgrill.php

MONDAY-FRIDAY 11:30 AM-2 PM Vortex Grill Menu currently unavailable.

Please check online at Belvoirmwr.com and select the Bowling Center tab or call 703-8053483.

Also available on post‌ -

Bozzelli Bros. Deli

At the Fort Belvoir Community Center!

Complete menu at Belvoirmwr.com/Bozzellis