May 2012 JBLM MWR e-Focus

FOCUS Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide

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CONTENTS FOOD & FUN

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FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT

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ADVENTURES

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FEELIN’ GOOD

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LEARNING & EARNING

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Enter arts & crafts contest; enjoy bowling and golf specials, great dining and good times; attend Armed Forces Day

Find child care near your home; help your kids get fit and be strong; find special events for military spouses

Go four-wheeling, whitewater rafting, geocaching, fishing, kayaking, bungee jumping, horseback riding and more

Learn about Strong B.A.N.D.S.; accept airfield challenge; train for triathlon; enter mud run dressed as superhero

Emiliano Hernandez

How credit scores are calculated; read to a dog; pet-proof your home; learn to use your new e-reader

A member of the Army band “Tuff Boxx” gets down with Tacoma Scots Pipe Band members at last year’s Armed Forces Day; living history displays and re-enactments honor our American warriors, past and present. Come see it all Saturday, May 19 at Cowan and Memorial stadiums. Read inside for complete details.

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Cover by MWR Brand Central

We appreciate our military spouses

We’re celebrating moms and military spouses this month and you can celebrate with us! For starters, see the feature article on ideas for Mother’s Day gifts, then read on about Military Spouse Appreciation Week activities.

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Salute fitness, fun & military spouses

JBLM

At Family and MWR, our goal is to make great entertainment and recreation options available

to you while also providing convenient, high-quality programs, such as childcare, youth services, fitness and outdoor fun.

Catch Pitbull in concert at Lewis Main Thursday, May 3 (for details, go to JBLMmwr.com), and enjoy military displays, fun, music and more at the annual Armed Forces Day celebration. Turn to page 14 for event details.

We’re kicking off Strong B.A.N.D.S. — a health and well-being campaign that encompasses fitness centers, instructional classes, youth sports, outdoor recreation, libraries and more. You can find all the details on page 24.

Additionally, this month, we salute our community’s military spouses.

In celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Week, you’ll find special discounts and freebies just for you (page 18).

After you’ve visited one of our facilities or attended a special event, take a few minutes to share your thoughts with me at http://ice.disa.mil.

Sincerely, William E. Harvey Director, Family & MWR at JBLM

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family & MWR Director, Family & MWR

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Creative director Toby Bartley Promotions director

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Editor & graphic designer Writer/graphic designer

Kimberly Rowe Patti Jeffrey

Contributors Mary Cron and Lynn Larson Contributing photographers Toby Bartley, Benji Ehlers, Emiliano Hernandez, Minerva Hohaia, Lional Kam, Marketing staff and MWR Brand Central Send submissions to kimberly.rowe@us.army.mil.

For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Carly Michael at 253-966-2256 or 253-324-0562.

The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly. All activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent FMWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorsement.

Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.

Visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR at JBLMmwr.com or search for Lewis-McChord MWR on Facebook.com.

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Compete for Cash prizes against the finest artists and artisans in the U.s. army Enter your best work in the annual competition.

Categories: • Ceramics

• Fibers and Textiles

• Mixed Media

• Digital Art

• Glass

• Paintings

• Drawing

• Metals and Jewelry

• Wood

May 1 –-June 30 2012 submission period: 01 May 30 June Complete entry forms and submit digital images of work online at the contest website https://apps.imcom.army.mil/apptraC Contact local information, Arts and Crafts Community Office for additional information.

For additional callorthe Lewis MainRecreation Arts & Crafts Center at 253-967-5001.

For complete contest rules visit Family and MWR on the web at www.armymwr.com

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Got a full plate? Great!

Find delicious dining-out specials, treats and ideas to keep you coming back for more — all with MWR eateries at JBLM! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Heroes Sports Lounge It’s fiesta time at Heroes Sports Lounge Saturday, May 5!

Join in the fun with Cinco de Mayo food and drink specials and music starting at 8 p.m.

Heroes is located inside the Cascade Community Center, Bldg. 2400, Bitar and Division. Check out their Facebook page with the latest specials and events at Facebook.com/ HeroesSportsLounge or call 253-964-0331 for more details.

Treat Mom to Mother’s Day Brunch at the club Take Mom out to an annual favorite — Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 13 at the McChord Club.

The brunch is from 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and costs $19.95 for adults, $18.95 for seniors, $10.95 for ages 6–10 and $4 for ages 5 and younger. Club members receive a $2 discount and their children ages 5 and younger are free. For seating reservations, call 253-982-5581.

The Bistro celebrates moms, too If you don’t want to commit to reservations, The Bistro at Russell Landing is serving up Mother’s Day Brunch for walk-ins. Brunch is served from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and costs $15.50 for adults, $6.50 for ages 3–12 and free for ages 2 and younger. Seating is first-come, first-served; call 253-964-2813 for more information.

German Buffet’s a good deal Join us for the all-you-can-eat German Buffet at the McChord Club — featuring international favorites that include schnitzel and bratwurst — Thursday, May 17 from 5–8 p.m.

The cost is $16.95 for adults and $6.95 for children ages 4–10. Reservations are required; call 253-982-5581.

Globemaster Grill offers variety weekdays If you’re in the McChord neighborhood, drop by Globemaster Grill inside the McChord Club for: • Wednesday’s “Hump Day” lunch special: Burgers, fries and soda is $4 for club members, $5 for nonmembers.

Served from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

• Wednesday night’s all-you-can-eat Taco Bar, 4:30–6 p.m.: $3 for club members, $6 for nonmembers.

• Friday night dinner in the dining area from 5–8 p.m.

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Battle Bean coffee bars • Café Lancelatte • Globemaster Grill • Cascade Community Center • Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course • Heroes Sports Lounge • The Bistro at Russell Landing • McChord Club • The Pub & Deli • The Strike Zone Café at Bowl Arena Lanes • The Strike Zone Snack Bar at Sounders Lanes • the Warrior Zone diner For more information and to see the full Globemaster Grill menu, visit JBLMmwr.com under dining.

Battle Bean gets you goin’ Gotta get your regular fill-up on coffee? If you haven’t yet tried Battle Bean coffee, drop in a Battle Bean location and give it a shot (or two)!

Find your new hangout at one of four locations around JBLM — the Battle Bean at AFC Arena (on Liggett Ave.) and inside Stone Education Center at Lewis Main, inside the Warrior Zone at Lewis North and at McChord Field’s Café Lancelatte inside the customer service mall in Bldg. 100, Jackson Blvd.

AFC Arena’s Battle Bean coffee bar and grill is hosting a roller derby beer garden Saturday, May 19. Come out

and cheer on your favorite femmes, including our own Bettie Brigade.

For a change of pace, try out AFC Arena Battle Bean’s 16-ounce slushies for $2, including the “Red, White and Blue” slushie flavor of the month featuring cherry, wild raspberry and coconut flavors.

Hang out at Pub & Deli on Reserve weekends Want to relax after duty hours on a UTA Reserve weekend at McChord Field? Chill out at the McChord Pub & Deli with pool tables, air hockey, big-screen TVs and Xbox Kinect. Order your favorite brew with oven-hot pizza, grilled burgers, deli sandwiches or nachos with cheese.

For Pub & Deli hours, call the McChord Club at 253-982-5581 or the Pub & Deli at 253-982-7200.

Get whacky meal deals all through May If you play along with celebrating national May “holidays,” you can save on lunches at MWR eateries!

• Holy Bacon-y goodness! Tuesday, May 1 is Batman Day: Add bacon to any sandwich or burger for only 50¢ at Cascade Community Center (Lewis Main), Globemaster Grill (McChord Field) and either Strike Zone at your JBLM bowling centers.

• It’s Chicken Dance Day Monday, May 14: Order any chicken burger, salad or meal and get a $1 off bounceback coupon for your next visit at any MWR eatery.

• Friday, May 18 is National Pizza Party Day: Buy a pizza at the regular price and get the second pizza half off at the Warrior Zone or The Bistro at Russell Landing (both at Lewis North).

Military spouses get free treat Are you a military spouse? Come get your free ice cream with lunch purchase at Cascade Community Center May 7–11.

For more information on specials and freebies in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Week, turn to page 18.

-——--——--- Exclusive McChord Club Member Specials --—-——-——Want to become a club member and start getting in on free and discounted meals and events? Ask for an application at the club office or visit afclubs.net.

Two-fer-Tuesdays

11 a.m.–1 p.m. Two meals for the price of one in Globemaster Grill

Wednesday, May 23 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Friday, May 18 5–8 p.m.

Wednesdays & Fridays 5 p.m. start

Fridays 5–6 p.m.

Member Appreciation Luncheon; free for cardholders; $5 for Family members 2-for-1 Steak Night; $14.95 for two people Bar Bingo with $800–$1,195 jackpot in Globemaster Grill Free food in Globemaster Grill

While American Lake Community Center is closed for renovation, the McChord Club is happy to cater your parties. Call the catering manager at 253-982-5581 for more information.

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by Patti Jeffrey

other’s Day wasn’t meant to be sentimental — it was originally meant just to give mothers the recognition and honor they so deserved.

It has become not only about sentiment but much more through the decades, especially now that many moms are deployed, single working parents, raising Families while their spouse is deployed, stay-at-home moms or juggling the demands of work, a spouse and Family.

You can order a photo pillow or photo nightlight from your Arts & Crafts Centers with your mom’s favorite people pictured on them. These make especially great gifts to send to deployed moms — and dads, too!

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This year, Mother’s Day is being celebrated Sunday, May 13.

Do you know what you’re doing to celebrate? If not, here are some ideas from Family & MWR. Your Arts & Crafts Centers have dreamed up some gift-giving ideas for your mom: • Sign up right away for a special children’s gift-making workshop Friday, May 11 from 3–5 p.m. at the McChord Arts & Crafts Center.

Registered children ages 8 and older will make a special Mother’s Day gift for $10 per child in the woodshop.

We can’t give away what it is, but when you call to register, you can ask — remember to keep it a secret from Mom! Registration is limited to 12 students. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. To register, call 253-982-6726 Tuesday–Saturday.

• From May 1–12, order custom matting and framing and receive a free name laser engraved on the mat.

• Send your deployed mom a keepsake photo pillow with her favorite photo or a new photo of the Family.

• Give her a photo nightlight that lights up the dark with a picture of you!

Call your Arts & Crafts Centers for even more unique gift ideas for Mom. Call 253-967-5001 (Lewis Main) or 253-982-6726 (McChord Field).

The Northwest Adventure Center is planning several May trips that just might be that unforgettable memory you’ve been waiting to find.

Sign up now for a trip to Leavenworth’s Maifest or whitewater rafting on Mother’s Day. There’s even a horseback-riding trip the day before. Register with WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com.

For more trips, see pages 20–23.

Eating out’s always a sure bet for celebrating Mother’s Day. Take Mom out to an annual favorite — Mother’s Day Brunch at the McChord Club. She’ll get to choose her breakfast and lunch favorites, plus a choice of beverages.

For seating reservations and prices, call 253-982-5581.

Another great way to say “I love you” is Mother’s Day Brunch on the spacious patio overlooking American Lake at the Bistro at Russell Landing.

You don’t need to make reservations; walk-ins can come in anytime from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. For pricing details, call the Bistro at 253-964-2813.

For a relaxing new hobby, think about giving Mom golf lessons at a JBLM golf course.

Whispering Firs Golf Course at McChord Field offers either $99 beginner group lessons or individual lessons with their resident LPGA Life Master pro. Call 253-982-4927 for details.

Eagles Pride Golf Course at Lewis offers individual golf lessons with their pros, as well. Call 253-967-6522 for more information.

If Mom’s already a golfer, take advantage of Whispering Firs’ Mother’s Day special Sunday, May 13. Moms receive

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free greens fees, and moms with advanced greens fees receive a free power cart rental.

Hope you can use one or more of these ideas to make this Mother’s Day especially happy!

Turn something ordinary into a gift If you’re into celebrating Mother’s Day, then you need the secret to making Mom happy.

It’s an easy formula: Simply combine something ordinary with something extraordinary.

For instance, do something for her that she typically does for everyone else, such as washing the dishes and putting them away, or vacuuming and dusting the entire house or making all the beds — you get the idea.

Then, surprise her with a day out of the ordinary. She’ll know she can leave without worry or fuss about what’s not done — since you’ve already taken care of those things!

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BOWL at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main and Sounders Lanes at McChord Field

Spring/summer leagues give you extras

Reserve your spot now by calling 253-982-5954.

Sign up for the spring/summer leagues of your choice, with room for both adults and juniors at Sounders Lanes (McChord) and Bowl Arena Lanes (Lewis Main).

As a bonus, all league members can bowl three free games every day through Aug. 31 with a league “free bowling pass” at Sounders Lanes. At Bowl Arena Lanes, league bowlers receive one free game per day.

To sign up or for more information, call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or Bowl Arena Lanes at 253-967-4661.

Summer hours start at Sounders Lanes

Bowl in Nine-Pin No-Tap Tourney Keep your game sharp! Compete in Sounders Lanes’ monthly Nine-Pin NoTap Tournament series Saturday, May 12. Check in at noon.

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Starting Tuesday, May 15, Sounders Lanes Bowling Center is closed Sundays and Mondays through Monday, Sept. 3.

Tuesdays to Thursdays, hours are 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, hours are 11 a.m.–midnight.

For more information, call 253982-5954.

Senior discounts keep ya happy Here’s good news — seniors and retirees get 75-cent games, 75-cent shoe rentals and 75-cent coffee at Sounders Lanes Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. all summer.

At Bowl Arena Lanes, seniors get 75-cent games and 75-cent shoe rentals every Monday all day.

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at Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Whispering Firs Golf Course and Eagles Pride Golf Course JBLM golf courses treat you to spring/summer golf special

Play a relaxing round of 18 holes at Eagles Pride Golf Course or Whispering Firs for just $35 — includes greens fee, a shared power cart and $8 voucher to Lacey Creek Café or Habañero Mexican Grill. The special is valid Mondays through Fridays (excluding holidays and DONSAs) to Oct. 31, and the food voucher may be used any day through 2012.

Eagles Pride is located off I-5, exit 116. For more information, call 253-967-6522. Whispering Firs is at McChord Field off Lincoln Blvd. Call 253-982-4927 for more information.

Sign up for group golf lessons for only $99 Want to learn how to golf without intimidation? Learn the easy way with Link Up 2 Golf for adults and Golf 4 Kids for juniors at Whispering Firs Golf Course.

Group lessons cost only $99 per

person for evening instruction during the week from 5:30–7:30.

All lessons are taught by Whispering Firs’ student-centered Life Master LPGA professional.

The first group session, Link Up 2 Golf for adults, meets May 21–24. Lessons continue throughout the summer.

Call the pro shop at 253-982-4927 for registration details and full schedule.

Get your game on at Whispering Firs’ tournaments Enter Whispering Firs’ May tournaments for competitive fun with other golfers: • Perfect your game with the daily Hole-in-One Pot tournament. Try to win the pot — paid in the form of a

tourney certificate — with your hole in one for only 50¢ a round; tee time is 7 a.m.

• Get in on the individual Match Play Tuesday, May 1 for $20 per golfer plus greens fees. The time varies by match.

Call 253-982-4927 for sign-up details.

Take advantage of specials at Whispering Firs Find your choice of golf specials and sales at Whispering Firs during May: • Armed Forces Day Twilight Greens Fees for all military golfers on Saturday, May 19. All-day Skins Game and KPs pay only $10 per player.

• Moms receive free greens fees on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13.

Mothers with advanced greens fees receive a free power cart rental.

• All women’s equipment and apparel are on sale May 11–13, and select pro shop items are on sale May 25–28.

For more info, call the pro shop at 253-982-4927.

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Water fun begins mid-May

the deals and hours of operation at JBLMmwr.com.

Guess what? Even if the weather’s not cooperating, you can still get wet at Lewis Main’s Splash Park at the AFC Commons starting Friday, May 25. The outdoor pool at McChord Field opens Memorial Day weekend, with full operating hours once school lets out. Let the water fun begin!

Attend Armed Forces Day Celebrate military heritage from Roman times to the present at Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 19 starting at 9 a.m. with the Down and Dirty Mud Run. See pages 14–15 for more information or visit JBLMmwr.com.

Buy or sell at flea market The McChord Community Center is hosting a flea market Saturday, May 5 at the Express Store parking lot, located at the parking lot across the street from the Exchange/Firestone at McChord Field. Spaces are free; set up your table and home sale items from 8–9 a.m.; sales last until 1 p.m.

For more details, call 253-982-0718.

Skate Plaza’s a blast Show off your pet at ‘Pawrade’ Win an award for best-looking, best costume, most exotic, best of show and look-alike pet in McChord’s annual Pet Pawrade Saturday, May 12. Owners and pets are invited to congregate at the field across from the Exchange/Firestone from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Register at the Exchange or at the booth on event day. Also receive giveaways and see a military working dog demo. Call 253982-0718 for more details.

From the action we’ve seen, the new skate plaza at AFC Commons is popular with “kids” of all ages! If you haven’t tried it out yet, come on out on your bike, roller blades and boards.

It’s located on Liggett Ave. behind AFC Arena, adjacent to the water park.

Have fun at stroller and tot skate Bring your babies, tots, preschoolers and grandchildren to AFC Arena, because this skate’s for you! Roll around the rink with strollers while a Family movie is playing Wednesdays, May 2 and 17 from 9–11 a.m. at AFC Arena at Lewis Main.

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Meeting Tuesday, May 15.

For more information about BOSS and how to get involved, send an email to JBLMimcomdfmwrBOSS@ conus.army.mil or ask your unit rep.

Also “like” BOSS’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/BOSSJBLM for updates on events, meetings and upcoming opportunities.

Watch free weekend movies at McChord Volunteer for BOSS, join in good times No matter what military branch you serve at JBLM, when you get involved with Better Opportunities for Single Service members, you not only make a difference in your community, you earn your way toward promotions and experience fun times with your peers.

Plan to attend BOSS’s monthly installation meeting Tuesday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. at Nelson Rec Center (Lewis Main) and get lots of info on what’s happening and how to join in (if you can’t make it, the next meeting is Tuesday, June 5).

Some events coming up are: • Grilling hot dogs and burgers for the Northwest Adventure Center’s Open house and Yard Sale Saturday, May 12.

Visit JBLMmwr.com for details.

• New Rep Training and Brigade Rep

When’s a good time to go out to the movies? Anytime they’re free!

See newly released DVDs at the McChord Theater before they hit the rental stores.

Movies show every weekend in Bldg. 1120 Jackson Blvd. (across the street from Sounders Lanes).

Saturday movies show at 4 and 7 p.m. The Sunday movie runs at 4 p.m. Concessions are available for purchase inside the lobby.

To see what’s playing, visit JBLMmwr. com under McChord Theater.

Photos: Opposite page, bottom left, McChord Community Center’s flea market sellers negotiate prices with treasure seekers. Bottom right, the new JBLM Skate Plaza is a hit with trick bikers, roller bladers and skateboarders.

This page: Top left, BOSS’s annual Single Service Member Day is dedicated to having fun. Top right, a budding artist shows off a new watercolor at McChord Field’s Arts & Crafts Center.

Flea market and Arts & Crafts Center photo by MWR Marketing staff; skate plaza photo by Emiliano Hernandez, BOSS Single Service member Day by Lional Kam.

Enter digital photos of your best works into the 2012 Army Arts & Crafts contest You’ve worked on some amazing creative projects, now let your artistic pride shine!

Enter your works through June 30 in the 2012 Army Arts and Crafts Contest to compete for cash prizes.

Artwork may be submitted in the following categories: ceramics, wood, fibers and textiles, glass, metals and jewelry, mixed media, drawing, painting and digital art.

For more information and to submit your entry online, visit https://apps.imcom.army.mil/APPTRAC (you must have a valid Army Knowledge Online login and password to visit the site).

For complete rules, visit Family and MWR online at armymwr.com.

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oin the JBLM community in celebrating Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 19 at Cowan and Memorial stadiums. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. and last until 6 p.m., with plenty of entertainment, exhibits, food and fun for people of all ages.

At 8 a.m. avid walkers may begin the 10K Volksmarch sponsored by the JBLM Outdoor Recreation Program; turn to page 21 for more information.

If you enjoy watching sports, be sure to catch the women’s football game — the Everett Reign of the Independent Women’s Football League takes on the

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Tacoma Trauma of the Women’s Football Alliance. Check out the Q&A with Billy Russo, the coach and owner of the Reign, at right.

There are modern-day military displays for children and adults to explore, as well as demonstrations and re-enactment battles scheduled throughout day.

Travel back in time with the Civil War Battle at 1 p.m.

Plus, the Tacoma Scots Pipe Band returns to Armed Forces Day. The musical group includes Scottish pipers, drummers and dancers who honor a long history of symbolism. The performers hold tradition in the highest, traveling the region playing the music of inspiration. They are playing at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

You can see clowns, stilt walkers, jugglers, magicians, musicians and more strolling through the crowd for roving entertainment.

Be sure to stop by the stage for more entertainment — the schedule includes Paul and Elizabeth Stierle at 10 a.m. (they’re also the emcees for the day), Foggy Bottom Dixieland Jazz at noon, Swing Set at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and 2nd Edition & the Rangers at 4 p.m.

There is also a variety of games, rides and entertainment for kids, and food, information and trinket booths for everyone.

For details about the event, including a full schedule and gate access information, call 253-477-4299 or visit JBLMmwr.com.

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Forces Day Q&A

with Billy Russo of the Everett Reign

What prompted you to get involved with the JBLM Armed Forces Day celebration?

We originally wanted to do a scrimmage game with the Tacoma Trauma, and they suggested playing on Armed Forces Day since they have some players who are in the military. We thought, “What would be better than being able to celebrate with the men and women of the Armed Forces by playing a football game?”

What got you started in the sport?

I got involved with women’s football in 2007 with the Seattle Majestics. Once I saw the excitement it brought to the women, I wanted to coach it more. I love the challenge. I’ve always been the type of coach who believes that it doesn’t matter if it’s a man or a woman who plays sports. I’m here to coach. It’s my passion.

What’s a common trait you see in your players and what’s needed in a woman to succeed in football?

The most common thing I’ve noticed with the women who are

Photos from left to right: Eric Haines will impress with his juggling and comedy show.

Check out military displays and demonstrations.

Kids will be amazed by stilt dancer Janet Rayor’s height.

The celebration draws thousands each year. We hope to see you there!

CC Clowning’s guaranteed to make you laugh.

involved with this sport is that they have heart. You have to have a different mindset when you play football. If you have the “3 Ds,” desire, determination and dedication, then you can do most anything.

What should a spouse or adult Family member do if they’re interested in getting involved?

We love it when a spouse or Family member wants to get involved. It shows they support the women in this game. We already have a few spouses and/or Family members getting involved with our team in some sort of capacity. When we have a player tell us they have someone who wants to help out, we simply get in touch with them and see how they would like to be involved. We try to get them involved in one way or another, whether it’s at a practice, event or on game day. It shows that we are not only about football but about being Family. That’s what a football team is at the end of the day — one big Family.

See more from Coach Russo and information about many of the Armed Forces Day entertainers in the May 18 Northwest Guardian.

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Find child care near your home with Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood, F

By Kimberly Rowe

If you’re looking for a childcare option close to home and you live off the installation in Pierce or Thurston counties, Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood may be the answer for your Family.

ACCYN partners with local child care providers, both in centers and homes, and ensures they maintain the quality one would expect from on-base child development centers.

The program started at JBLM six years ago as a pilot to assist Families with their childcare needs. “There was excess demand for childcare at the time,” says Courtney Turnley, ACCYN community based manager. The program allows Families to have care close to base while they’re on the waiting list for on-base care and also serves as a viable option for Families who choose off-base care, she continues.

Turnley is responsible for recruiting partners — there are currently six centers and 10 homes in Pierce County

and five centers and three homes in Thurston County — and ensuring they maintain quality standards.

Families can rest assured the ACCYN homes and centers are not only highquality options but affordable as well.

Turnley checks in on the locations unannounced three times per year in the beginning phases of working toward accreditation (the same high accreditation standards you see in CDCs at JBLM). It takes two years to get accredited, and ACCYN locations keep portfolios and work with the community-based manager toward that goal.

Locations are checked on unannounced at least quarterly while in the self-study phase or after receiving accreditation.

As far as cost goes, you may initially see high out-of-pocket expenses, but it all depends on how quickly you submit (and have approved) your fee assistance paperwork to the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. Once the paperwork

is approved — “We can help with the process,” says Turnley. It’s online and requires an LES, birth certificate, spouse LES or school schedule, and “there must be a need for more than 16 hours* of care per week ...” — the cost for ACCYN is pretty close to on-base costs.

NACCRRA pays the difference directly to the ACCYN provider. Additionally, providers receive quality-improvement funds. “We work with the providers to help them decide how to spend their quality-improvement funds,” Turnley says. “Any money spent must be used to obtain or maintain accreditation.”

For more information or for an ACCYN referral, call 253-477-4179 or visit JBLMmwr.com. * If you need less than 16 hours of care

per week, use on-base hourly care. Hourly care is provided at centers at JBLM, and children must be registered with CYSS. Call 253-966-CYSS for registration requirements and information on making reservations.

GET FIT, BE STRONG!

The Army’s dedicated special youth sports program is designed to help keep children strong and fit as their parents protect and serve.

Get active with summer sports & skills camps Registration opens early May for:

Sign up at Parent Central Services (Bldg. 2295 at Lewis Main or inside the McChord CYSS Gateway • Flag football • Start Smart camps Center, Bldg. 560) or use WebTrac at JBLMmwr.

• Cheerleading • Volleyball camp com. For a list of registration requirements and a • CYSS & Challenger soccer camps • First Swing golf camps full summer sports calendar (costs and important Joint Baseathlete Lewis-McChord 16 • Scholar dates), visit JBLMmwr.com/cys. campFocus • May 2012 • SOWA softball

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Family Child Care programs Is Family Child Care right for you?

Family Child Care provides an inhome childcare option for JBLM Families. Children are cared for in JBLM homes by providers who have received the same training as child development center staffers. Field trips and activities, like March’s FCC Safety Education Day (event recap online), ensure your child is cared for in a fun learning environment. If you think FCC is right for your Family, call 253-967-3039 for details.

Additionally, the FCC program provides a rewarding job opportunity.

You can work from home and earn up to $2,000 per month. The next orientation is Tuesday, May 15 and provisional classes are May 21–25, 28–29. Pick up an application in Bldg. 2013B, N. 3rd St. and Pendleton at Lewis Main.

Other summer classes include weeklong preschool and fairy-tale ballet camps, as well as preschool princess camp.

Check out the most up-to-date offerings and enroll via WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com/cys. The last day to sign up is the fourth Friday of the month.

Share your talent and expertise as an instructor! For details, call 253-966-3539.

Strum and dance your way to fun

Quality daddy-daughter time

SKIESUnlimited is proud to announce music classes! Learn guitar, drums, bass guitar, song writing and voice.

You’re invited to a Father-Daughter Dance Saturday, May 19 at the Lewis Main Teen Zone. Enjoy dancing, snacks

CYS Services is hosting open house events for Families to see the buildings and learn about the programs. Whether you have a preschooler, school-age student or a teen, there’s an event for you.

Check out the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com for more information.

and refreshments from 6:30–9 p.m.

The free event is hosted by the Middle School BGCA Torch Club of the Teen Zone. Open to CYSS-registered Families. Pre-registration required by Tuesday, May 8; call 253-967-4441.

Show off your talent, teens!

Teens are invited to showcase their talent in TNT (Teens ‘N Talent) Friday, May 25, 6 p.m. Participants must be in grades 6–12 and registered with CYSS. Sign up to participate by Tuesday, May 15. For details, call 253-967-4441.

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It's Military Spouse

MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION

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Appreciation Week

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ou keep the home light burning during deployments, field exercises and other long separations. As a thank you for your never-ending support to your Family’s hero, Joint Base Lewis-McChord is celebrating you, the military spouses in our community.

Military Spouse Appreciation Week is May 7–11, and there are specials and events planned in your honor at JBLM. We hope you take advantage of them, and thank you for your service.

Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 11 Enjoy free soft-serve ice cream with purchase of lunch at the Cascade Community Center at Lewis Main.

Monday, May 7 through Wednesday, May 9 Relax with a free cup of coffee of the day with your purchase of a muffin at Battle Bean Coffee.

Tuesday, May 8 through Thursday, May 10 Take advantage of a spouses’ golf special — a four-person, 30-minute lesson and nine holes is just $20 per spouse at JBLM golf courses. To schedule your lesson, call 253-967-6522 (Eagles Pride) or 253-982-4927 (Whispering Firs).

Tuesday, May 8 Head to Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main or Sounders Lanes at McChord Field for two free games of bowling, including shoe rental.

Thursday, May 10 Attend a cookie social at Lewis Main’s Waller Hall, 1–3 p.m.

Friday, May 11 Eat a complimentary breakfast at the Exchange food court at Lewis Main.

Breakfast is served 8:30–9:30 a.m.

Great learning and support options In continued support of military spouses, youth and Families, Army Community Service offers various seminars and workshops to assist you with the curve balls of military life. Whether you’d like to learn more about the military lifestyle and community, how to handle deployments or how to be an even better parent, ACS has a seminar or program for you.

Army Family Team Building provides a sense of community If you’re a new Army spouse, Army Family Team Building can provide you a crash course. Learn everything from how to read an LES to what all the acronyms mean.

The next Level I class is Tuesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 9 from 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Learn leadership skills and more in Levels II and III. The next Level III class is Tuesday, May 22 through Thursday, May 24 from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

To register for classes or for childcare information, call 253-967-AFTB.

Prepare for an upcoming deployment and reunion The Mobilization and Deployment Office has a schedule of classes to prepare you for a deployment or reunion and also offers many Family-oriented classes to help children with the stressors of long separations from a parent.

Predeployment Workshop Get the tools to help better prepare you for an upcoming deployment at the Predeployment Workshop. Discuss budgeting, emotions, how to prepare children, Red Cross, Care Teams, communication and more.

Choose from Thursday, May 10, 10–11:30 a.m. and Tuesday, May 15, 6–7:30 p.m.

Children and Deployment Workshop is designed to help parents minimize stress, enhance resiliency and ensure the well-being of children during deployments.

Learn how to tell children about a deployment, possible reactions they may have and get suggestions on how to handle situations that may arise. Upcoming workshops are Wednesday, May 16, 6–7 p.m. and Monday, May 21, 1–2 p.m.

Resiliency training for couples & spouses encourages those who have deployed before to talk to Service members and spouses who haven’t, to better prepare them. The goal is provide resiliency skills and to build accurate expectations about events and reactions that occur during deployments. Sessions are Sunday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 22; both are 6–8 p.m.

Reunion workshop If your Service member is coming home, prepare by attending a Reunion Workshop Monday, May 7, 1–2:30 p.m. or Wednesday, May 23, 6–7:30 p.m. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of the reunion process and how to make it successful for all concerned.

All workshops are at the ACS Annex, Bldg. 2166 at Lewis Main. For more information or to register, call 253-967-8430. Free child care may be available for certain classes at Clarkmoor Hourly Care Center (call 253-966-2490).

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Adventures

FOUR-WHEELING–WHITEWATER RAFTING–KAYAKING

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From forested trails to raging whitewater rapids to the relaxing waters of the Sound, you have dozens of options to get outside and feel the sun. The Northwest Adventure Center’s Outdoor Recreation Program will get you outside and loving it! Sign up for a trip today and explore the Evergreen State with experienced outdoor guides.

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Whitewater rafting Take a trip down the beautiful Wenatchee River Saturday, May 26 or Saturday, June 9. Put in near the unique Bavarian town of Leavenworth, and paddle through the exciting class III rapids. No rafting experience necessary. Minimum age: 12 ($65; group rates are available)

Sea kayak Ketron Island Get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life with a enjoyable kayak trip! Paddlers of all levels will love this trip that starts at Solo Point and circumnavigates Ketron Island in a few hours. Join us Wednesday, June 2. Minimum age: 12 ($40)

Armed Forces Day Volksmarch Volksmarch registration and walk begins at 8 a.m. at Carey Theater, next to Cowan Stadium at Lewis Main. There will be 5K and 10K routes for the Volksmarch Saturday, May 19, so come out and walk for points or just for fun.

Anyone may walk for free; minimal fees will be charged for stamps and patches.

ATV adventure Capitol Forest

Get ready for an exciting ride in Capitol Forest! Learn the basics of safe ATV riding while riding through miles of trails.

Distance: 15+ miles; ride time: 3–4 hours; difficulty: beginner. Minimum age: 16 ($100)

Bike Repair 101 This class designed for beginners will go over simple things you may need to know if you’re out riding your bike and something happens.

Bring your bike or learn on one of ours Wednesday, May 23. This clinic will teach the skills to be prepared for most trail side repairs and problems. ($15) You’ll learn to: • Build a pre-trip and post-trip checklist for bike maintenance • Make front and rear brake adjustments • Lube and maintain your bike • Identify all the parts of the bike and what they do • Change a flat tire • Repair a chain if it breaks • Pack the tools and accessories you’ll need to have with you on the trail

Bottom fishing Get out on open water Saturday, May 26 or Sunday, June 3 and start hauling in fish! Head out where rockfish and lingcod are always plentiful. ($130)

Bungee jumping Head to the base of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off the highest bungee bridge in the country Saturday, May 19. A full 20 stories high, the private bridge is nestled in an emerald forest above a sparkling river. If adrenaline is what you crave, you won’t be disappointed!

Trip fee includes transportation, two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club T-shirt. Minimum weight: 90 lbs. ($135)

Geocaching adventure Geocaching is often described as a “game of high-tech hide-and-seek,” where you use a GPS to find caches that someone hid. In the Sunday, May 20 seminar, you’ll learn how to use a GPS to navigate to the caches and then “seek” local caches. ($35; ages 0–12: $10) Continued on next page.

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Hike Twin Falls This 4-mile hike takes you through the lush forests of Twin Falls State Park. The highlights of this trail are two waterfall-viewing platforms. Be sure to bring your camera, lunch and plenty of water for the trail Sunday, May 20. ($35)

Horseback riding Head to Elbe, a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park, for a two-hour guided afternoon horseback ride Saturday, June 9. No experience is necessary. Minimum age: 7 ($80)

Introduction to mountain biking Come on an instructional ride designed for beginners Sunday, June 3. Spend the day learning the basics while getting plenty of time to work on your newfound skills.

Minimum age: 12 ($35)

Nisqually inflatable kayak float Explore this local treasure from an 22

exciting but easy to paddle inflatable kayak Saturday, June 2. ($40)

Northwest Trek Explore the park, which is home to more than 200 North American animals, on Sunday, May 27. See bighorn sheep, caribou, beaver and grizzly bear from the 55-minute tram tour, and enjoy hands-on learning experiences. ($30; ages 5–12: $21; 3–4: $18; 0–2: $5)

Sea kayak Hope Island On Sunday, May 27, travel from Arcadia in the Totten Inlet to Hope Island where we’ll eat lunch. Deer can be seen on the island, and seals have been spotted resting in the channel. Difficulty: beginner; distance: 3 miles; paddle time: 2.5 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($40) Sul Duc Hot Springs Head to the Olympic National Forest to take a soak in the Sul Duc Hot Springs Sunday, June 3. There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools

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SHORELINE PARK BEACH This summer will be an exciting year for the beach at Shoreline Park, starting with a new location of the swimming area. This fresh new swim area will be more accommodating to JBLM Families and will include a larger shallow section (2 feet deep) as well as a larger school-age area (4 feet deep). Although the swimming area will only have moved 200 feet to the left of the changing area, it’ll make a big difference to Families and Service members.

The beach at Shoreline Park will open Saturday, May 26 and have limited hours through Tuesday, June 19 — Monday through Friday, 3:30–7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, noon–7:30 p.m. Starting Wednesday, June 20, it will be open daily noon–7:30 p.m.

For McChord Pool swimming information, see page 25.

Learn, prepare with hunter safety education course Learn the safe handling of hunting equipment, the importance of wildlife management and more at the Hunter Safety Education Course (it’s mandatory to hunt in the state). Choose from these upcoming sessions: May 14–19 and June 18–23. The class runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 6–9 p.m. and begins at 8 a.m. Saturday. Register through the state at http://my.register-ed. com. A payment of $10 will be due at the first class.

and one freshwater pool. Temperatures vary between the pools allowing you to find the perfect one to relax and soak in. Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly for the health and safety of all guests. ($50; ages 4–12: $40; ages 0–3: $25)

Survival class Do you enjoy the Evergreen State’s outdoor opportunities? If you do anything outdoors, you should have a few basic survival skills. Come learn how to find shelter in the rainforest. You’ll leave with new skills and a mini-survival kit Sunday, June 10. Time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 7 ($25)

Visit Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market Head to Seattle to visit two hotspots Sunday, June 10. The Seattle Aquarium is full of amazing local exhibits, a visiting Harbor seal and many things to see and touch. Pike Place Market has unique food and shops to wander through. Admission to the aquarium included. ($40; ages 4–12: $34; 0–3: $15)

Outdoor adventure trip

Date

Cost

Armed Forces Day Volksmarch

Saturday, May 19

FREE+

Bungee jumping

Saturday, May 19

$135

Hike Twin Falls

Sunday, May 20

$35

Geocaching adventure

Sunday, May 20

$35

Bike Repair 101

Wednesday, May 23

$15

Westport bottom fishing

Saturday, May 26

$130

Details

Minimum weight: 90 lbs.

Ages 0–12: $10

Whitewater rafting

Saturday, May 26

$65

Minimum age: 12

Sea kayak Hope Island

Sunday, May 27

$40

Minimum age: 12

Northwest Trek

Sunday, May 27

$30

Ages 5–12: $21; 3–4: $18; 0–2: $5

Sea kayak Ketron Island

Saturday, June 2

$40

Minimum age: 12

Nisqually inflatable kayak float trip

Saturday, June 2

$40

Westport bottom fishing

Sunday, June 3

$130

Introduction to mountain biking

Sunday, June 3

$35

Minimum age: 12

Sul Duc Hot Springs

Sunday, June 3

$50

Ages 4–12: $40; 0–3: $25

Horseback riding

Saturday, June 9

$80

Minimum age: 7

Whitewater rafting

Saturday, June 9

$65

Minimum age: 12

ATV adventure in Capitol Forest

Sunday, June 10

$100

Minimum age: 16

Survival class

Sunday, June 10

$25

Minimum age: 7

Visit Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market

Sunday, June 10

$40

Ages 4–12: $34; 0–3: $15

Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule subject to change without notice. Gear and transportation included unless otherwise stated. Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwr.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations upon registration for the trips. Group rates and private trips available. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you all about the great recreation and adventures options in the area.

More info: 253-967-6263 • JBLMmwr.com

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs

Popular with Families

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Feelin’ good MAY IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH • MAY IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL

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Are you up to the

Take the Airfield Challenge

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20th annual Triple Threat Triathlon Series

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To take the challenge, sign up at Soldiers Field House (Bldg. 3236, 2nd Division and Handrich at Lewis Main) and then stop by each week during the month of May to report your laps/miles around GAAF for the week.

All participants’ names and miles will be displayed at Solders Field House. The three participants with the most miles each week will be spotlighted. Awards will be given to the overall top three participants at the end of the challenge.

For more information on the Airfield Challenge, call 253-966-0635.

For details about the Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign and a list of other events, see page 26.

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Minerva Hohaia

Celebrate 20 years of Triple Threats with a swim, bike ride and run!

The folks at Sports, Fitness and Aquatics are feverishly working to make this year’s Triple Threat Triathlon Series — the 20th annual series at JBLM — special. While the details aren’t public yet, what you can count on is a great race. The triathlon series consists of a half-mile swim (or a 250-meter swim, you choose), a 15-mile bike and a 3-mile run, one right after the other.

You can do it as an individual elite athlete, an age group athlete or a relay team. You may have thought that everyone wants to race as a relay team (where each member does one

leg of the race), but more individuals do the entire race all by themselves.

If you haven’t started training already, get started. The swim section is the hardest, especially if you’re not a swimmer. “That’s why we added the 250-meter swim,” says Minerva Hohaia, Triple Threat Triathlon Series coordinator. Get swimming, then work on logging some mileage on your bike and in your running shoes.

Don’t be a weekend warrior and try to do the race without any training.

The Triple Threat Triathlon Series will be at Shoreline Park on American Lake Saturdays, June 16, July 21 and Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. There will be door prizes, plus awards for the top three finishers in each age group.

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FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH • MAY IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH

challenge to get ‘STRONG’?

DOWN AND DIRTY MUD RUN Mud, mud everywhere! Thick brown mud gets in your eyes, your mouth and your hair — it gets everywhere.

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Not participating? Everyone is invited to come out and watch. Volunteers are welcome; call 253-967-4768.

Register with WebTrac at JBLMmwr. com. To guarantee your race T-shirt and JBLM access pass (for civilian athletes) sign up by noon Tuesday, June 5. Preregistration closes at noon Thursday, June 14. Limited day-of-race registration will be available, and all events are limited to 300 participants.

The satisfaction of completing a triathlon is really what draws an athlete to take on the challenge. Not everyone can do it, the question is, can you?

Tie on your superhero cape for the Down & Dirty Mud Run Get in touch with your inner-super-

hero and be ready to get dirty for the Saturday, June 30 Down & Dirty Mud Run! Dress up as a superhero — last year, Zero and Zena, Warrior Princess got down and dirty, so have fun with your costume.

The theme for the Aug. 4 race is cartoon characters, so put on your thinking cap and get dirty plan to get muddy at both races!

Soldiers Field House is the place to be on race day from 7:30 a.m.–noon. These events will be like no other —plan on staying awhile and enjoying the postrace festivities. Don’t worry, you’ll be able to hose off the mud.

Come join us at the dirtiest run in town! Register at JBLMmwr.com (with WebTrac) by noon Tuesday, June 19 to guarantee a JBLM access pass and race

T-shirt. Volunteers are welcome; for more information, call 253-967-4768.

Lifeguards needed at JBLM JBLM Aquatics is looking to hire water safety instructors and lead lifeguards for the summer swimming season. Starting pay is $9.75 per hour.

Visit usajobs.gov for listings, and call 253-967-5390 for information.

Summer swimming at McChord The McChord Pool will open Saturday, May 26. Swim daily from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Due to new federal regulations, the wading pool will not be open for the summer; we apologize for the inconvenience. Summer swim lessons will start July 9; register July 2–6. Visit JBLMmwr.com for more information.

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SPORTS Madigan Nurse's Run MAY 10 Aqua Aerobics Lap Swimming Air Field Run Challenge SFH Dodgeball Tournament MAY 31 Bench Press Contest MAY 5 McVeigh Racquetball Tourney MAY 1-15 McVeigh Functional Fitness McVeigh Boxing Classes Wilson Fitness Classes McChord Fitness Classes Fitness Trainer visits Sheridan Fitness Classes

LIBRARIES Fitness & Health Books at Grandstaff CYS SERVICES Get Fit - Be Strong Jump Rope MAY 5 HEALTH & WELLNESS Micro Fit Analysis (Wilson) Gait Analysis (Wilson) and more

OUTDOOR RECREATION Mountain Biking MAY 5 Sea Kayaking MAY 6 Whitewater Rafting MAY 13 Twin Falls Hike MAY 20 Sea Kayak Hope Island MAY 27

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Find balance, activity, nutrition, determination and strength at these Strong B.A.N.D.S. events SPORTS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Bench Press Contest Check out this

For information on MicroFit analysis, gait analysis and more services available at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center, call 253-966-3757.

show of strength Saturday, May 5 at Soldiers Field House at Lewis Main. Competition begins at 11 a.m.

Madigan Nurse’s Run Start Thursday, May 10 in a healthy way — with a 5K run or 2K walk in celebration of National Nurses Week. Show your support for these caring heroes by dressing as a superhero. The free event is at the JBLM Ammunition Depot at 6:30 a.m.

To guarantee a race T-shirt, register at JBLMmwr.com by Tuesday, May 1. Dayof-race registration is at the event. Call 253-967-4768 for details.

Dodgeball tournament Recruit five friends to join your dodgeball team and register at Soldiers Field House by Monday, May 28. The free tourney is Thursday, May 31 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 253-966-0635.

Classes and fitness trainers Shake up your exercise routine with a fitness class. Ranging from ABS-olutely to Zumba, the classes are offered at a variety of locations and times to suit your schedule. Visit JBLMmwr.com for a schedule and information about fitness trainer services to get you on the road to a healthier you.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Flip back to page 20 for trip descriptions and registration information.

LIBRARIES

Check out fitness and health books at Grandstaff Library.

Bring your government ID, and you’re set to check out books, DVDs and more.

CYS SERVICES For more information about the “Get Fit, Be Strong!” initiative and summer youth sports, turn back to page 16.

Plus, check out free health and wellness resources as recommended by Lynn Larson, a nurse educator at the JBLM Health Promotion and Wellness Service, in the box below.

THESE FREE RESOURCES ARE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

By Lynn Larson, RN, MA

I am continually amazed at all the resources available with a push of a button.

What I find difficult is finding these resources among the maze of apps, websites and videos. Here are some of my favorites: PHONE APPS Fooducate is a free app for iPhones and Androids. I believe this app has had the biggest impact in improving my overall health. You simply scan or enter a food item into the database to get the pros and cons. It also provides links for further information about the processing of foods. The best part of this app is the “alternative” button. When you click on “alternatives,” it brings up similar food items that have higher overall nutritional values. You can also request daily emails.

Fast Food Calorie Lookup is another free app that can be a diet lifesaver. You can easily bring up any fast food outlet and scroll through menus for caloric value.

Myfitnesspal not only allows you to keep an accurate food journal, but you can click on your daily nutritional intake and assess your vitamin and mineral intake. I find keeping a food journal is the best way for me to lose weight. With this app, I have the benefit of checking if I’m getting enough calcium, potassium or other vital nutrients.

WEBSITES Fooducate.com for those without a smartphone; see description above.

Whfoods.com is the best site I have found for healthy, easy-to-prepare recipes. Use the “recipe assistant” to find recipes based on items you like and nutritional needs you may have, such as increasing iron or calcium intake. You can also specify items to leave out of recipes. The recipe assistant customizes the recipes to your specific requests. I’ve found them to be easy, very healthy and delicious!

Fitday.com is a free website where you can keep a food journal and check on your daily nutritional intake to ensure getting the proper vitamins and minerals.

MOVIES I’m sure we’ve all seen or heard about the “gross” food movies, but I always recommend seeing inspiring movies. My two favorite foodie movies are “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead” and “Forks over Knives.” Both are medically sound and supported by both physicians and nutritionists. They’re focused on a plant-based diet and avoiding heavily refined processed foods. I recommend viewing the movies with the intention of simply adding more fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your diet. I suggest trying one or two new plant-based recipes to your family’s diet each month. It really is easier than you think! Plus, since I’ve gone plant-based, I’ve lost weight and saved approximately 30–50 percent on my food bill!

I hope you enjoy checking out the above resources. If you want more help in getting fit, losing weight and improving your health, call 253-966-3757 for a MicroFit analysis. We’ll do a complete evaluation of your current physical fitness, have weekly weigh-ins and blood pressure clinics and set you up with a free fitness trainer.

Mention does not imply federal endorsement.

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Learning & earning

Do you know your credit score?

You should — it drives the interest rates on loans, mortgages and credit cards.

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hile a lot of people don’t understand why their credit score goes up and down or even what it means, it’s understood that credit scores drive the interest rates charged on loans, mortgages and credit cards.

Your credit score is a snapshot of the information in your credit reports at any given time and can change as the information changes. The number is derived from several factors, including the length of credit history, payment history, the types of accounts, new credit and amounts owed.

Each factor is given a different consideration in determining the score. A recently missed payment, for example, will carry more weight ­­— ­and lower a score faster — than opening a new account.

Not only do scores drive interest rates you may be charged for credit, but they help in determining if you’ll get a loan, 28

how much you may be required to pay for insurance premiums and if you’ll get hired for (or be able to keep) a job.

Another thing to remember is that not all credit reports report the same accounts and not all scores are the same.

To throw another wrench in the works, there are several different scoring models used to determine those numbers. The most widely-known scoring model is the FICO ® score, but in recent years the big three credit bureaus — Experian, Equifax and Trans Union — have developed their own model.

Knowing which scoring system is being ASK THE MONEY EXPERTS

By Mary Cron, JBLM Financial Readiness Specialist

used may help you better understand the wide range of numbers you receive when a score is obtained for you.

For more information on the factors involved in computing your credit score, visit vantagescore.experian.com or myfico.com (and click on “What’s in your FICO ® score”).

For assistance in obtaining, reading or correcting information in your credit report, schedule an appointment with the Financial Readiness Program — call 253-967-1453 (Army Community Service) or 253-982-2695 (Airman & Family Readiness Center).

Q: Where can I go to pull my credit score for free?

A:

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MORE THAN JUST BOOKS AT YOUR JBLM LIBRARIES

Read to an education assistance dog, learn to pet-proof your home

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You’re invited to read a story to a Reading Education Assistance Dog! Come to the McChord Library Saturday, May 12 at 11 a.m. to explore the human-animal bond with the Paws to R.E.A.D. program. Sign-up and permission slips are available now at the library.

Children’s Book Week is May 7–13, and other events to celebrate include Family storytime at Book Patch Library (inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main) Wednesday, May 9 at 10:30 a.m., plus storytime at the McChord Library Thursday, May 10 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Storytimes are free weekly events. During Children’s Book Week, you’re invited to stop by Book Patch any time to make a bookmark (while you’re there, pick up a calendar of events).

e-reader Basics Classes Your e-reader may do more than you think! Come to the “e-reader Basics” workshops to learn how to get the most out of your device and the JBLM libraries. You’ll learn to search the library catalog for e-books and check them out, download and transfer titles and troubleshoot. Bring your device to McChord Library Wednesday, May 16 at 6 p.m. or Grandstaff Library Saturday, May 19 at 1 p.m. For more information, call 253-982-3454 (McChord) or 253-967-5889 (Grandstaff).

Pet -proof your home If you have a four-legged loved one in your home, you don’t want to miss this workshop! Come to the McChord Library Saturday, May 19 at 11 a.m. to learn how to protect your pet from some of the most common hazards in your home.

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Airman & Family Readiness Bldg. 552 M 253-982-2695 Arts & Crafts Center Army Community Service Bldg. 2140 Waller Hall Bldg. 5038 Pendleton Ave. 253-967-7166 253-967-5001 Army Emergency Relief Bldg. 2140 Waller Hall Bldg. 1121 M 253-967-9852 253-982-6726 Auto Skills Center (For after-hours emergencies, call the Red Cross) Bldg. 4043 inside DuPont Gate 253-967-3728 1-877-272-7337 Army Family Action Plan Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave. Bldg. 1120 M 253-967-3689 253-982-7226 Battle Bean coffee shops AFC Arena, Bldg. 2275 Army Family Covenant Arena Bldg. 2275 Liggett Ave. 253-967-4458 253-964-8837 N Army Family Team Building Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave. Lewis North Trailer 253-967-2382 253-282-5522 Army Volunteer Corps Bldg. 4274 Idaho St. Stone Education Center 253-967-2324 253-964-8152 Bistro at Russell Landing Bldg.8981American LakeAve. N 253-964-2813 Beachwood Child Dev. Ctr Bldg.8300 American LakeAve. 253-967-2600 BOSS Program Cascade SAS Bldg. 2402 Bitar Ave. Bldg. 3168 2nd Division Dr. 253-967-6710 253-967-5636 Bowl Arena & Strike Zone Café Bldg. 2272 Liggett Ave. Clarkmoor Child Dev. Center Bldg. 2095 Bitar Ave. 253-967-4661 Closed for renovations Cascade Community Center Bldg. 2400 Bitar Ave. Clarkmoor Hourly Care Center Bldg. 2094 Bitar Ave. 253-964-0331 253-966-2490 Eagles Pride Golf Course Off I-5, Exit 116 CYSS Parent Central Services Bldg. 2295 12th & Bitar 253-967-6522 253-966-CYSS McChord Catering McChord CYSS Gateway Bldg. 560 Lincoln Blvd. M Bldg. 700 M 253-982-8175 253-966-CYSS M McChord Field Club Domestic violence helpline Bldg. 2013 N. 3rd St. Bldg. 700 253-982-5581 253-966-SAFE Nelson Recreation Center Bldg. 3168 2nd Division Dr. 253-967-2539 DSHS Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave 253-966-9419 Sounders Lanes Employment Readiness Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave Bldg. 737 M 253-982-5954 253-967-3538 Strike Zone Snack Bar Exceptional Family Mbr Prgm Bldg. 2140 Waller Hall Bldg. 737 M 253-982-5372 253-967-9704 Special Events Office Family Advocacy Program Bldg. 2013 N. 3rd St. Bldg. 2013 N. 3rd St. 253-967-5776 253-967-6618 Warrior Zone Family Child Care Bldg. 2013 N. 3rd St. Bldg. 11592 17th & D. St N 253-477-5756 253-967-3039 Whispering Firs Golf Course Bldg. 895 M Family Events & Prgms Bldg. 4274 Idaho St. 253-982-4927 253-966-7935 Adventures Unlimited 253-982-2206 Bldg. 739 M Family Resource Center Bldg. 4274 Idaho St. 253-967-9496 M Evergreen Inn 253-982-5613 Bldg. 1147 Hillside Child Dev. Ctr Bldg. 6396 Garcia Blvd.

253-477-3125 Leisure Travel Services 253-967-3085 AFC Arena, Bldg. 2275 Immigration & Naturalization Bldg. 2140 Waller Hall 253-966-6338 Lodging/Rainier Inn 253-967-2815 Bldg. 2111 Information & Referral Bldg. 2140 Waller Hall 253-967-6399 Northwest Adventure Center Bldg. 8050 NCO Beach Rd. N 253-967-8282 Loan Closet Bldg. 2140 Waller Hall 253-967-3635 Equipment rental & sales 253-967-8282 Madigan Child Dev. Center Bldg. 6995 Jackson Ave. Closed for renovations M Holiday Park 253-982-5488 Madigan Infant/Toddler Center Bldg. 6993 Jackson Ave. 253-968-7924 Outdoor adventures 253-967-6263 Main Post Youth Center Bldg. 2295 12th & Bitar 253-967-4441 Scuba diving center 253-967-3405 253-982-4901/4166 McChord Field Child Dev. Center Bldg. 578, 580 M M Travel camp, cabin rental, storage lot reservations 253-967-7744 253-982-2203 McChord Field Youth Center Bldg. 3032 Paintball reservations 253-912-8000 Bldg. 3032 M 253-982-2203 McChord Field SAS Rifle & Pistol Range 253-967-9803 Range 15 253-495-8425 Military Family Life Consultants Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave. Russell Landing Marina 253-967-2510 American Lake Rd. N 253-967-9916 Mobilization & Deployment Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave. Shoreline Park Beach Road N 253-967-2510 253-967-7409 New Parent Support Prgm Bldg. 2013 N. 3rd St. Skeet & Trap Range Bldg. 3969 2nd Div. Range Rd. 253-967-7056 North Fort Child Dev. Center Bldg.8589American LakeAve. N 253-966-8901 North Fort Part-Day Programs Bldg.8587American LakeAve. N 253-966-9715 Sports Admin. Office Bldg. 3236 2nd Div & Handrich 253-967-2604 North Fort Youth Center SAS Bldg.8584American LakeAve. N 253-966-7166 Cowan & Memorial stadiums Bldg. 2170 Bitar Ave. & 12th St. 253-967-2912 Bldg. 2140 Waller Hall 253-967-9287/3544 Outreach Program Intramural sports Bldg. 2170 Bitar Ave. & 12th St. 253-967-4768 Bldg.8197 American Lake Dr. N 253-966-4802 Raindrops & Rainbows 253-967-5975 Bldg. 2022 Liggett Ave. & Div. Jensen Family Health & Fitness 253-967-3628 Relocation Readiness Prgm Bldg. 2140 Waller Hall 253-967-1254 Bldg. 2022 Liggett Ave. & Div. Onsite child care M Bldg.

2140 Waller Hall 253-967-7195 School Liaison Office 253-982-6707 Bldg. 729 McChord Fitness Center 253-967-3583 Sexual Assault Prevention/Response Bldg. 2013 N. 3rd St. 253-982-6700/2393 McChord Fitness Ctr Annex Bldg. 726 M 253-966-3539 SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy Bldg. 6398 Garcia Blvd.

253-982-2807 Bldg. 736 M McChord Pool 253-966-2564/3747 Soldier & Family Asst. Center Bldg. 2021C Liggett Ave. 253-967-5869 McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center Bldg. 2160 Liggett Ave. Bldg.

4274 Idaho St. 253-967-7501 Survivor Outreach Services McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center 253-967-5026 Kimbro Pool Bldg. 9037 Gardner Loop 253-968-5656 Warrior Child Dev. Center 253-967-7311 Sheridan Sports & Fitness Center Bldg. 3759 Stryker Ave. Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave. 253-966-4956 WIC Bldg. 3236 2nd Div. & Handrich 253-967-4771 Soldiers Field House Bldg. 2295 12th & Bitar 253-967-2405 Youth sports 253-967-5390 Soldiers Field House Pool Soldiers Field House N Book Patch Library Bldg. 2109 N. 10th St. 253-967-5533 253-967-1254 Bldg. 11596, D St. & 41st Div. Wilson child care Financial Readiness Bldg. 2140 Waller Hall 253-967-1453 Wilson Sports & Fitness Center Bldg. 11596, D St. & 41st Div. N 253-967-7471 Grandstaff Library Bldg.

2109 N. 10th St. 253-967-5889 Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated.

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