November 2018 JBLM MWR e-Focus

FOCUS JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD

November 2018

MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION GUIDE

Let us make your Thanksgiving dinner for you!

Pages 4 & 6

The benefits of being grateful Pages 30 & 36

Plus: Get in on holiday fun Pages 6, 7, 13 & 18

tips for winter safety

Pages 15–17

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IN THIS ISSUE FOOD & FUN 4 Enjoy holiday treats & eats

Director, Family & MWR William E. Harvey Marketing director Kimberly Perrenot Editor/writer Patti Jeffrey Layout & design Emiliano Hernandez, Patti Jeffrey Contributors Joshua Adams, Cindy Arnold, Jackie Kelly Contributing photographers Toby Bartley, Alisha Bator, SFA staff, Kaweka Stoney For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses, call Angela Frasier at 253-966-2256.

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

Photo submissions, accompanied by a release from the photographer and the Family/individual are also accepted.

Send full-resolution (1–4 MB) jpgs to kimberly@JBLMmwr.com. The editor reserves the right to use photos for any future Focus publication in print and online without restrictions. Photos may be resized for magazine formats.

Photographer will be given credit.

The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial monthly information source. 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 Family & MWR, 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.

Visit us at JBLMmwr.com or fb.com/JBLMmwr.

Let us cook Thanksgiving dinner for you; look forward to holiday trips and parties; enjoy brewhouse, pub and club events.

FEATURE 14 Keeping snow trips fun Four key tips on making mountain snow trips safe on passes, trails and roads.

SPORTS & FITNESS 18 Sign up for holiday runs Enter the Turkey Trot and Jingle Bell Jog fun runs; stay fit with free classes.

ADVENTURES 22 See what we're planning for you Plan for outdoor adventures through spring with our six-month trip list.

YOUTH 28 Have crazy fun with us Join Teen Zone's lock-in; "Play to Learn" with youngsters; enroll in youth sports.

MILITARY & FAMILY 32 Step up to challenges Learn how to navigate adulthood and save for retirement; attend the Education Week fair; reap the benefits of gratitude; take care of yourself during cold and flu season; attend free classes.

LIBRARIES

42 Join the Winter Reading Program Earn prizes when you join the Winter Reading Program; buy used books and more at sale; celebrate all things Minecraft; try Ninjago for adults.

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What MWR means to me Our resolve at MWR is to improve your morale, look out for your welfare and give you ways to recreate.

Each month, we’re looking at what this means to people who participate in MWR activities and events.

JOSHUA ADAMS is the manager at Soldiers Field House and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He has been with JBLM MWR for two years.

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I’m the fitness facility manager at Soldiers Field House and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. I’ve spent the last two years here at JBLM and the previous 16 at Naval Base Coronado/San Diego coaching Sailors and Marines at various MWR facilities.

MWR means a couple different things to me. The first one is giving back to those who risk it all for our way of life. I’m from a military Family, and when I learned I was unable to enlist out of college, I searched for a different way to serve.

I initially used my education and skills in the civilian world, but those jobs lacked the personal satisfaction that I have felt since my first day working for MWR. There’s no population I would rather work for than our military men and women. I would like to think that my influence has improved their lives and their Families’ lives as well. Devoting my life to the mental and physical fitness of our military is my contribution, however small, to our country and to those who protect it.

The second thing that MWR means to me is having fun!

The things I do for fun in my own personal life (exercise, movies, trips, jet skiing, sports and more) are all available on base through the various MWR entities, so I know I never have to go far.

I have the privilege of working for an organization with the sole purpose of improving the lives of our military Families with awesome facilities, events and activities.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD Work with a dedicated team Get hired with Morale, Welfare & Recreation and become part of a dedicated team that serves Families, Service members, civilians and retirees who visit, work, live and play at JBLM. Child & Youth Services is currently looking for on-call/substitute program assistants. You can advance to regular full-time and part-time positions as soon as 60 days! You’re also guaranteed 20 hours a week when you sign up to work afternoons (noon to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays).

Other positions include a variety of food service workers, food and beverage attendants, cooks, recreation assistants, recreational aids, custodial workers and more.

Perks for working at JBLM When you come on board, you’ll receive the benefits of working at JBLM: • Free on-the-job early childhood education training that can be used for college credit and job advancement (CYS positions).

• Free use of fully equipped sports and fitness centers and pools, including free aerobics and fitness classes.

• Full access to leisure activities (bowling, golf, American Lake recreation, skate parks, beachside picnic areas, on-base dining, special events and festivals).

• Discount tickets to popular attractions across the U.S., movies, sports and more.

• Inexpensive recreational rentals for camping, hiking, snow sports, water fun, parties, sports, RV traveling and other outdoor recreation.

• Access to guided group trips and other

outdoor adventures through the outdoor recreation program.

• Access to outdoor recreation areas (skeet and trap range), ATV course, marina, Shoreline Park and on-base cabin rentals and travel camps).

• Full use of self-help auto centers, arts and crafts center, recreation centers, used-car buy-and-sell lots, library programs, parentand-child play centers and more.

• Regular full-time and part-time employees also receive retirement benefits, health benefits and vacation and sick leave.

LOOK FOR UPCOMING JOB FAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS on Facebook and at JBLMmwr.com.

Job Fairs are held at Eagles Pride Golf Course, off I-5 at Exit 116 — open to the public!

From 8 to 10 a.m., attendees submit applications and résumés, then facility managers conduct interviews from morning into the afternoon; HRO may extend tentative job offers.

CYS applicants must bring your Social Security card and birth certificate or passport and names and phones of four references. Submit two paper applications.

Business Operations job fair applicants only need a résumé and picture ID.

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FOCUS Food & Fun

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et us provide the feast for you this Thanksgiving so you can concentrate on enjoying your guests!

If you prefer not to cook for hours or face cleaning up after the big meal, then invite your Family and friends out to Thanksgiving at McChord Club Thursday, Nov. 22!

The buffet includes all your favorites and so much more: • Carved roast turkey breast, gravy and cranberry-orange chutney.

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• Carved roast baron of beef with au jus and horseradish sauce.

• Honey-glazed baked ham.

• Red-skin garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole and traditional stuffing.

• Chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce.

• Sautéed asparagus with lemon-garlic butter and mixed vegetables.

• Tossed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots.

Get treated to all the fixings on

Thanksgiving • Spinach salad with Bourbon-candied walnuts, dried cranberries and blue cheese.

• Fresh seasonal fruit display.

• Cheese display with baguettes and crackers.

• Smoked salmon with herb cream cheese and bagels.

• A variety of breads, rolls and croissants.

• Pumpkin and pecan pies, assorted cakes and cheesecakes and apple and peach cobblers.

• Fruit punch, iced tea, fountain drinks and hot

coffee and tea.

The cost is $27.95 for ages 13 and older, $13.95 for children ages 4–12 and free for ages 3 and younger. Club members receive a $2 discount per meal. (Become a Club member for more MWR discounts by visiting the Club office!)

Seating is at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Reservations are required; call the Club at 253-982-5581/2795. The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field.

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Enjoy more holiday food treats Order homemade Thanksgiving dinners & desserts Order a complete homemade Thanksgiving dinner from American Lake Conference Center! Place your orders through Monday, Nov. 19 for: • Meal No. 1 that feeds 6–8 guests. You receive a 15- to 20-pound roasted whole turkey or a holiday half-ham, home-style stuffing, mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, sweet potato casserole, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy. The cost is $159.95.

• Meal No. 2 that feeds 8–12 guests includes both the ham and turkey, all sides, vegetables, casseroles and dessert, plus an apple pie. The cost is $249.95.

• Take-and-bake options that include prepared, seasoned and panned uncooked menu items. Cooking and heating instructions are provided, along with a food thermometer. Meal No. 1 is $139.95 and Meal No. 2 is $229.95.

Call 253-966-4998/966-3987 or email catering@JBLMmwr.com for ordering details.

Sign up for Breakfast with Santa Santa’s looking forward to having company for breakfast Saturday, Dec. 15! He invites you and your Family to join him at McChord Club from 10 a.m. to noon.

Also bring your camera for a photo with Santa, and take home a holiday craft with help from the Arts & Crafts Center.

The cost is $13 for ages 10 and older, $10 for ages 3–9 and $2 for ages 2 and younger.

Advanced purchase is required; register online at JBLMmwrRegistration.com. The Club is at 700 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field.

Call the Club at 253-967-5581 for additional information.

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Holiday fun is coming up fast Book your seats for Leavenworth trip See some holiday magic! Plan now to take a motorcoach trip with Leisure Travel Services from Lewis Main to the mountain village of Leavenworth for the Christmas Lighting Festival Saturday, Dec. 1. The cost is $45 per passenger. (The trip isn’t available for children ages 4 and younger due to the long ride and 15-hour day.) Register online now at JBLMmwrRegistration.com or at LTS inside Bowl Arena Lanes or LTS-McChord Field inside Sounders Lanes. Call 253-967-3085 for more details.

Winterfest includes everyone The entire community is welcome to come out to American Lake Conference Center Saturday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lewis North. Purchase yummy food and beverages and enjoy games, door prizes, giveaways, entertainment and more merry fun.

ALCC is at 8085 NCO Beach Rd.

Trees for Troops is coming Trees for Troops is giving away free trees to all active duty up to E-5 and their Families in early December. Watch for announcements at fb.com/JBLMmwr.

Enjoy your holiday gatherings at JBLM golf courses

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Planning a small office party or Family gathering? Remember that you can book your holiday gatherings with HabaĂąero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course catering your event! Call 253-982-2124/3271 to ask about options.

Samuel Adams Brewhouse at Eagles Pride Golf Course also has a conference area available for holiday parties; call 253-964-2792.

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Discover new fun at your leisure

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Dine, play & relax at our brewhouses, pub, grill & bowling centers Come out for McChord Pub’s’s trivia McChord Pub is hosting Trivia Night Fridays, Nov. 2 and 9 starting at 5 p.m. with DJ K-Pod! Units and squadrons can team up for competition, test your knowledge and win bragging rights. First- and second-place winners receive Exchange gift cards. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Trivia Night’s free and open to everyone, so come on in!

Call 253-982-5581 for more information. The pub is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Watch UFC 230 with us Come watch UFC 230 Saturday, Nov. 3 as heavyweights Cormier and Lewis spar in the main event: • Starting at 5 p.m. at the McChord Pub (inside McChord Club), order food specials, cold beverages and enter prize drawings.

Everyone’s welcome (no membership is required) and there’s no cover charge.

• At Samuel Adams Brewhouse Cascade, choose your place at a table or bar seat and take advantage of food and drink specials.

Cover is $5 per person.

• At the Warrior Zone, order up food and drink specials while you enjoy the fights inside or on the heated, covered patio. There’s no cover charge.

Entry is for ages 18 and older only. For more details, visit JBLMmwr.com.

Treat yourself to McChord Grill specials Celebrate National Nacho Day at McChord Grill Tuesday, Nov. 6 with $6.95 loaded nachos from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The grill’s at 700 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field.

Enter Bowl Arena Lanes’ tournaments Have fun competing with other teams at Bowl Arena Lanes’ doubles no-tap team tourneys Saturdays, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8.

Teams can be mix or match, and play is a 90-percent handicap of 220.

Check in at noon, practice until 12:30 and start the three-game competition at 12:45.

The cost is $50 per two-person team. Call 253-967-4661 to reserve your lanes. Bowl Arena is at 2272 Liggett Ave., Lewis Main.

Liven it up at Sam Adams Cascade Make Samuel Adams Brewhouse Cascade your hangout with great food and fun, including major sporting events on big-screen TVs. Come on in and play to win at Friday Trivia Night games Nov. 16 and 30 from 7–9 with DJ K-Pod! Teams can be up to four people; prizes are awarded to the top two teams of the night.

Sam Adams JBLM is at 2400 Bitar Ave. and Division at Lewis Main.

Save with lunch at Eagles Pride Join us for lunch at Samuel Adams Brewhouse at Eagles Pride Mondays through Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. during November and receive a coupon for 15 percent off your next lunch visit! Coupons are good through Monday, March 31, 2019.

Sam Adams Eagles Pride is off I-5 Exit 116.

The Club appreciates it members Club members — you’re being appreciated at a free dinner at McChord Club Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. Family members and guests can also attend for $5 each.

The Club is at 700 Barnes Blvd. For more information, call 253-982-5581.

All-you-can-eat and bowl Want inexpensive fun for the Family or with friends? Get in on all-you-can-eat pizza and two hours of bowling for $10 or four hours of bowling for $13 the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Bowl Arena Lanes from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. (doesn’t include shoe rental). The first Wednesday also includes soft tacos!

Bowl Arena is at 2272 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main. Call 253-967-4661 for more details.

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Stuck indoors? Get out & golf for fun & savings T

ake advantage of fall specials and sales at Whispering Firs and Eagles Pride golf courses! You’ll find a variety of off-season golf discounts and sales in November: • Veterans Day special and sale — All vets pay $15 for green fees Monday, Nov. 12 and receive 10 percent off in-stock, regularly priced items in the pro shop.

• Rainy Day at the Range — Active duty and retired Service members and Families get two-for-one range balls when you purchase tokens in the pro shop (limit two buckets per day).

• Two-for-One green fees Wednesdays at Eagles Pride and Thursdays at Whispering Firs in November.

• JBLM Golf Combo — Grab a bargain at JBLM golf courses with the golf combo (green fee, a shared cart and a $6 food voucher). Prices vary according to days and ranks; call the pro shop for details.

• $10 green fees after 10 a.m. Mondays at Eagles Pride and Wednesdays at Whispering Firs.

• Super Sundays start at 10:30 a.m.; pay for one regularly priced green fee and get the second green fee half off (higher fee is full price).

Did you know?

• Book individual golf lessons from our resident pros to improve your swing.

• Rent a room for your private party, luncheon, special function or reception at either golf course. Call the pro shop for information.

• Gift certificates make a great present for office parties, birthdays, retirements and the holidays!

• Family Golf Days — A Family of four can golf nine holes at for $30, which includes carts, rental clubs, range balls, hot dogs and fountain drinks for four. Youth must be age 15 or younger. Available at Whispering Firs Saturdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays/Sundays at Eagles Pride at 1 p.m.

• Hole in Fun — Enter the contest on the same day you golf!

For $1, you can win the prize fund (a gift certificate equal to the amount in the fund) if you make a hole in one on hole 5 at Whispering Firs and hole 14 at Eagles Pride.

Specials cannot be combined with other specials or used for tournaments or outings. Eagles Pride is located off I-5 Exit 116.

Whispering Firs is at 895 Lincoln Blvd., McChord Field.

Questions? Call Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 or Whispering Firs at 253-982-2124. Courses may close in inclement weather.

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Shop with us for unique holiday gifts G

et a jump on holiday gift-giving with unique and crafty items from the Arts & Crafts Center store. Here are some ideas: • Order coffee mugs printed with your favorite photos.

• Make a colorful ceramic plate with your child's handprints on it for parents or grandparents to hang on the wall or for display.

• Decorate your tree with pewter ornaments.

• Take a class to make a Family memento.

• Custom-frame your Family portrait.

• Order engraving on these in-stock items: wine bottle gift box with tools, hip flask, cheese board with cutter, cheese tool set, barbecue tools, pizza board, cutting board and a game set (backgammon, chess and cribbage).

• Give Arts & Crafts Center gift cards for creative classes of your recipients’ choices.

Want more ideas? Call or drop by to ask about creating many more customized gifts.

Learn new skills at creative classes Want to learn a new creative skill? Ask your friends to join you and sign up for a free basic

drawing class that focuses on crosshatch shading techniques Wednesday, Nov. 7 or origami class Saturday, Nov. 17.

Be sure to clip and bring the coupons below with you for super discounts to get you started in your new hobby!

Also get in on creating your own holiday greeting cards at our meeting Friday, Nov. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Preregister by Monday, Nov. 12. We'll also meet Saturday, Dec. 1 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. (register by Monday, Nov. 26).

Attend free Kids' Kraft class Join us for Kids' Kraft Fridays, Nov. 2 to create woven butterflies and Nov. 16 to create a tie-dye project! Classes meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. We recommend calling us to let us know you're attending so we can save your spots since seating is limited.

Bring homeschool art classes here If you’re a homeschool Family, we can help with your art curriculum! Call or stop by and schedule your student for our Thursday morning classes. Each class can be programmed to meet your educational needs. The cost is dependent on the type of class you choose.

If you can't attend the scheduled date or time, call to arrange for a day that works for you.

For more information or to sign up for a class, call 253-982-6721/6726.

See our class schedule at:

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Arts & Crafts Center Clip ‘n Save Coupons Free Origami Class

Free Basic Drawing Class

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Limit one coupon per customer.

Valid only when presented in person.

No photocopies accepted. No cash value.

Coupon is good Nov. 1–30, 2018.

Limit one coupon per customer.

Valid only when presented in person.

No photocopies accepted. No cash value.

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How to keep snow trips fun in the mountains & across the passes

By Patti Jeffrey ant to have fun in mountain snow, cut down a Christmas tree from a national forest, go snowshoeing or tubing for the day or just go winter sightseeing in the mountains?

Avoid potential catastrophe with these four essential steps.

Winterize your vehicle before you drive into freezing weather.

You can prepare your vehicle for winter easily and affordably when you sign up for a basic car-care class at the MWR Auto Center at McChord Field (call 253-982-7226).

For $20, the class covers oil change, fluids, lubrications, tire pressure and coolant, especially for winter. You'll also get a maintenance schedule with detailed diagrams to know what to do before, during and after maintenance.

Your vehicle’s condition is vital for winter travel. Also look at the condition of your belts, hoses, radiator, lights, brakes, heater/defroster and wiper blades.

Keep your fuel tank full, and make sure the car battery is fully charged.

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. Carry winter supplies for your trip or outing in the snow.

To prevent getting stuck somewhere in the cold, carry a quart of oil and transmission fluid, 50-50 mix of antifreeze, paper towels and a portable air pump for emergencies. In snow, you’ll need some road salt or sand, a tow chain or rope, emergency flares, a fluorescent distress flag, jumper cables, portable shovel and a flashlight with extra batteries.

Keep the 10 winter essentials in your vehicle in a backpack for taking with you when you leave the car: Wear synthetic layers of clothing and a puffy outer jacket and pants layer. Pack extra clothing.

Carry backup navigation on trails, such as a trail map and compass. Remember that cold weather drains phone batteries faster.

Take sun protection, first-aid supplies, a flashlight, a multitool and duct tape for quick repairs, extra food and water and a tarp for emergency shelter.

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. Carry chains for your two-wheel drive vehicle when you go over a mountain pass or into national parks.

National park rangers are authorized to issue you a ticket if your vehicle is randomly inspected and you aren’t carrying chains.

So, how do you buy the right chains? Rob Conrad, outdoor recreation specialist at the Northwest Adventure Center, says, “Cable chains are recommended for cars with twowheel drive. Read the description on the package before you buy so you get the right size and kind for your vehicle. Also practice putting on and taking off your new chains before you need them so you don’t spend unnecessary time on the cold, slushy and snowy ground figuring it out.”

Rob recommends you hang up your chains to dry rather than storing wet chains in your trunk that tend to rust. He also says you can opt for studded tires during winter months.

If you have snow tires and want to put them on your vehicle, rent a tire-changing station at your Auto Center at either Lewis Main or McChord Field. The rental space is inexpensive and you can work in total warmth with light. Tools are free, and staff members are willing to give you instructions and tips. . Know where you’re going and what the mountain conditions are before you set out for the day.

Avalanches and accidents that close roads happen frequently in winter. If you carry a smart phone, download the WSDOT app

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(wsdot.wa.gov/Inform/mobile.htm) that can alert you to closures and road conditions.

Want to go to the backcountry to cut down your Christmas tree? All of the national forests in Washington allow Christmas tree cutting with a permit through Monday, Dec. 24. Find a national forest at www.fs.fed.us/visit/knowbefore-you-go/tree-cutting.

If you want to cut a tree down at a Washington State Sno-Park, you’ll need to have a Sno-Park pass. Visit parks.state.wa.us/134/ Sno-Park-non-motorized-Permits for the location of state Sno-Parks and to get a pass.

Like snowshoeing? You can enter a national park for free if you’re in the military. Most ski resorts in the USDA Forest Service area also have free parking. Remember to approach anywhere you go in the backcountry with caution.

Rob says, “Be sure to stay on the marked trails, pay attention to signs and talk to a park ranger if you can — conditions change often and the more knowledge you have about where you’re headed, the better.”

For more information on snowshoeing, visit wta.org. Check out trails and permits at parks.state.wa.us/130/Winter-recreation.

Now that you’re prepared, go enjoy everything the Pacific Northwest backcountry and mountains have to offer!

Information compiled from REI.com, WTA org, FEMA.gov and JBLM’s Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation and Auto Center programs.

For more information For more information about arranging a carcare class, lube and oil change class or stall and lift rentals, call the McChord Field Auto Center at 253-982-7226.

Call the Lewis Main Auto Center at 253-967-3728 to see how they can help you get your vehicle winter-ready and winter-safe.

For other tips on taking your own winter trips, call the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-7744.

If you’d like to go on a group trip, turn to the Adventures section starting on page 23.

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FOCUS Sports & Fitness

Enjoy holiday runs & fitness Join the JBLM Turkey Trot Sign up now for the annual JBLM Turkey Trot Saturday, Nov. 17 at the MWR Fest Tent (next to Bowl Arena Lanes) at 2200 Liggett Ave., Lewis Main. Choose from a 5K run or a 1K Drumstick Dash for children.

Races include games, prizes and giveaways. Packet pickup starts at 7 a.m. The 1K starts at 9:45 and the 5K begins at 10.

Register at JBLMraces.com. Early registration with your T-shirt guaranteed ends Sunday, Nov. 4 at 11:59 p.m. DOD ID card holders pay $10 for the 1K and $20 for the 5K; all others pay $15 for the 1K and $25 for the 5K. Late registration ends Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 11:59 p.m. with no T-shirt guarantee. DOD ID card holders pay $15 for the 1K and $25 for the 5K; all others pay $20 for the 1K and $30 for the 5K. Day-of-race registration is $20 for the 1K and $30 for the 5K for DOD ID card holders, and $25 for the 1K and $35 for the 5K for all others. No T-shirts will be available.

Heads up for the Jingle Bell Jog The annual 5K Jingle Bell Jog and 1K Reindeer Romp is just around the bend Saturday, Dec. 15. Early registration ends Sunday, Dec. 2 at 11:59 p.m. — sign up now to get in on the best prices and guaranteed T-shirt! Registration is at JBLMraces.com.

The fun run includes an ugly Christmas sweater contest, prizes, giveaways and finisher medals.

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Saturday, Nov. 17 MWR Fest Tent Games • Prizes • Giveaways Register at JBLMraces.com

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Stay fit & trim Fit in a quality workout You have plenty of opportunities to get in shape at your choice of six fitness centers, a fitness annex, three indoor pools and an

outdoor athletic complex. Find your groove this month with a variety of workouts shown below!

Check out updates on classes at fb.com/JBLMSportsFitnessAquatics.

Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center

2022 Liggett Ave. & Division • Lewis Main • 253-967-5975 Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

6:45 a.m.

9 a.m.

Step Circuit

Cardio Circuit

COMMIT Dance Fitness*

Cardio Circuit

Indoor Cycling

10 a.m.

Dance Fitness

Yoga*

Indoor Cycling

Yoga*

Yoga

11:30 a.m.

Zumba*

Cardio Kickboxing

Cardio Kickboxing

Zumba Toning*

RIPPED

Yoga

Intro to Hula*

Zumba*

4:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Saturday

Connected Warrior Yoga*

Yoga Zumba*

Yoga

McChord Annex Sports & Fitness Center 726 5th St., McChord Field • 253-982-6700

Time

Monday

7–7:45 a.m.

Bootcamp

Tuesday

Wednesday

Noon–1 p.m.

Thursday

Friday

Bootcamp

Cycling Circuit

Bootcamp

4:45–5:45

MixxedFit

Indoor Cycling

Kickboxing

MixxedFit

RIPPED

5:45–6:45

Yoga

Core & More

MixxedFit

Core & More

Mixxed Fit

Saturday

TRX

Wilson Sports & Fitness Center

11596 D St. & 41st Division, Lewis North • 253-967-7471 Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

10:15–11:15

Saturday Mixxed Fit

*Class is taught by a volunteer and is subject to cancellation without notice.

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FOCUS Adventures

Ready to experience the Pacific Northwest — and your world — like never before?

Keep this handy six-month Adventure Programs trip guide for planning your next adventure with us!

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November

Plan your awesome outdoor adventures from fall through winter and spring!

Trip gear and transportation are included. In some cases, volunteer opportunities are available; also ask about addons, such as meals for private trips.

Details and registration are available at JBLMmwr Registration.com.

Photo: Alisha Bator

Friday, Nov. 2

Winter Kickoff Expo at the NAC

Free

Saturday, Nov. 3

Photography 101

$40

Sunday, Nov. 4

Introduction to Winter Recreation lecture

Free

Nov. 9–11

San Juan Island bike ride

$999

Saturday, Nov. 10

Wallace Falls hike

$55

Sunday, Nov. 11

Bungee jumping

$165

Saturday, Nov. 17

Seattle night photography

$50

Sunday, Nov. 18

Cape Flattery hike

$70

Sunday, Nov. 18

Introduction to mountain biking

$45

Saturday, Nov. 24

Whale watching

$150

Sunday, Nov. 25

Portland photography

$70

Wednesday, Nov. 28

Alpine Climbing Course orientation

Free

Saturday, Dec. 1

Photography 101

$40

Sunday, Dec. 2

Seattle night photography

$50

Dec. 8–9

Wilderness First Aid course

$125

Sunday, Dec. 9

Twin Falls hike

$45

Wednesday, Dec. 12

Climbing Rainier and Pacific Northwest Volcanoes lecture

Free

Saturday, Dec. 15

Cape Flattery hike

$70

Sunday, Dec. 16

Carbon River bike ride

$65

Tuesday, Dec. 18

Kayak Skills class

$35

Saturday, Dec. 22

Full-moon snowshoe

$65

Sunday, Dec. 23

Tacoma night photography

$45

Sunday, Dec. 23

Woodland Park Wildlights

$35

Saturday, Dec. 29

Introduction to mountain biking

$45

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Saturday, Dec. 29

June Lake snowshoe

$60

Sunday, Dec. 30

Twin Falls hike

$45

Saturday, Jan. 5

Photography 101

$40

Sunday, Jan. 6

Cross-country ski Lake Easton

$65

Wednesday, Jan. 9

Introduction to Snowshoe lecture

Free

Saturday, Jan. 12

Snowshoe excursion

$65

Saturday, Jan. 12

Photography composition

$40

Sunday, Jan. 13

Introduction to mountain biking

$45

Sunday, Jan. 13

Winter photography

$65

Tuesday, Jan. 15

Kayak skills class

$35

Sunday, Jan. 20

Full-moon snowshoe

$45

Saturday, Jan. 26

Photoshop editing for photographers

$40

Saturday, Jan. 26

Cross-country ski

$65

Sunday, Jan. 27

Commonwealth snowshoe

$65

Sunday, Jan. 27

Snowmobiling

$185

Saturday, Feb. 2

Cape Alava hike

$75

Saturday, Feb. 2

Leavenworth snowshoe

$65

Sunday, Feb. 3

Photography 101

$40

Tuesday, Feb. 5

Introduction to snowshoe lecture

Free

Saturday, Feb. 9

Snowshoe excursion

$65

Saturday, Feb. 9

Chocolate and wine tour

$85

Sunday, Feb. 10

Artist Point snowshoe

$75

Sunday, Feb. 10

Snowmobiling

$185

Feb. 15–16

Winter camping

$99

Tuesday, Feb. 19

Kayak skills class

$35

Saturday, Feb. 23

Introduction to mountain biking

$45

Saturday, Feb. 23

Cross-country ski

$65

Sunday, Feb. 24

Commonwealth Basin snowshoe

$65

January

February

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March Saturday, March 2

Hurricane Ridge snowshoe

$75

Saturday, March 2

Photography 101

$40

Sunday, March 3

Explore Victoria, B.C.

$110

Saturday, March 9

Landscape photography

$45

Sunday, March 10

June Lake Basin snowshoe

$65

Saturday, March 16

Waterfall photography

$65

Saturday, March 16

Cross-country ski Lake Easton

$65

Sunday, March 17

Commonwealth Basin snowshoe

$65

Tuesday, March 19

Kayak skills class

$35

March 22–24

River Guide School

$450

March 29–31

River Guide School

$450

Trip destinations and costs subject to change. Guests ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adults. Preregistration required.

All prices are based on a three-person minimum occupancy. For more information, email JBLMadventuretrips@gmail.com. We will register people in the order requests are received.

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Make your mountain-climbing dreams come true with our alpine courses. Learn step-by-step techniques with the experts — then try out your newfound skills on a weekend mountaineering trip!

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Learn alpine climbing Sign up for our new Basic Alpine Course! You’ll pay only $350 for four classroom lectures and a weekend overnight field trip in mountain conditions.

Course A lecture dates are Wednesdays, Jan. 16, Jan. 30, Feb. 13 and Feb. 27. Course A’s winter overnight trip is March 9–10.

Course B lecture dates are Friday, Feb. 15, Thursdays, Feb. 21 and March 7 and Wednesday, March 13. Course B’s winter overnight trip is April 6–7.

Course C lecture dates are Wednesdays, March 27, April 3 and April 17 and Tuesday, April 23. Course C’s winter overnight Wednesday, Nov. 28

Free Alpine Climbing Course Orientation

Wednesday, Dec. 12

Free Climbing Rainier & PNW Volcanoes

Wednesday, Jan. 16

Basic Alpine Course A, lecture 1

Wednesday, Jan. 30

Basic Alpine Course A, lecture 2

Wednesday, Feb. 13

Basic Alpine Course A, lecture 3

Friday, Feb. 15

Basic Alpine Course B, lecture 1

Thursday, Feb. 21

Basic Alpine Course B, lecture 2

Wednesday, Feb. 27

Basic Alpine Course A, lecture 4

Thursday, March 7

Basic Alpine Course B, lecture 3

March 9–10

Basic Alpine Course A overnight trip

Wednesday, March 13

Basic Alpine Course B, lecture 4

Wednesday, March 27

Basic Alpine Course C, lecture 1

Wednesday, April 3

Basic Alpine Course C, lecture 2

April 6–7

Basic Alpine Course B overnight trip

Wednesday, April 17

Basic Alpine Course C, lecture 3

Tuesday, April 23

Basic Alpine Course C, lecture 4

April 27–28

Basic Alpine Course C overnight trip

trip is April 27–28.

If you’re unable to attend one of the scheduled lectures, you can coordinate with the lead instructor to attend another lecture if space is available.

Trip locations are subject to change or cancellations based on weather and other environmental conditions.

Attend the

Winter Kickoff Expo at the Northwest Adventure Center Friday, Nov. 2 from 11 am. to 5:30 p.m.

Talk with reps from ski resorts and state agencies, learn about winter programs and safety, look at the winter trip calendar and sign up for trips! Plus, get in on store discounts and a free machine wax for skis and snowboards.

The NAC is at 8050 NCO Beach Rd., Lewis North. Questions?

Call 253-967-7744.

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FOCUS Youth

Operation Homefront is accepting nominations for youth ages 13–18 for the next Military Child of the Year ®. Nominations accepted through Wednesday, Dec. 5 at MilitaryChildoftheYear.org.

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Have crazy fun with us at CYS! Teen Zone wants you in on the fun You’re invited to special events Come and enjoy the fun at Hillside Youth Center/Teen Zone: • Join the MST Lock-in Friday, Nov. 9 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Saturday. Join the teen staff for a fun night of games and field trips.

• Bring the entire Family to the Hail & Farewell Friday, Nov. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. with food and fun. Come support our teens!

• Celebrate Winterfest Saturday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at American Lake Conference Center. Watch for more details in the December issue.

• Go on an ice skating and Holiday Lights outing Friday, Dec. 21 with us.

The Teen Zone is open to middle school and teen youth who are registered with CYS. Not registered yet? Find a friend who’s registered and tag along on a one-time guest pass. Fill out an application if you like what you see. The Teen Zone does all the paperwork, including verifying with parents for permission, to get you registered.

Parent Central Services is at 2295 S. 12th St. (at Bitar Avenue), Lewis Main and at 578 Lincoln Blvd., McChord Field; call 253-966-2977 for an appointment.

Family Child Care is at 2013B N. 3rd St. (at Pendleton Avenue), Lewis Main; 253-967-3039.

Hillside Youth Center/Teen Zone is at 6397 Garcia Blvd., Lewis Main; 253-967-4441.

Youth Sports is at 2295 S. 12th St. (at Bitar Avenue), Lewis Main; 253-967-2405.

Visit JBLMcys.com for more information.

Join the Children’s Museum of Tacoma The Children’s Museum of Tacoma brings “Play to Learn” fun to Escape Zone and Raindrops & Rainbows parent-and-child play centers Wednesdays — no registration needed!

The fun is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Escape Zone and 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Raindrops & Rainbows Nov. 7, 14 and 28.

Escape Zone is at 841 Fairway Rd. at McChord Field. Raindrops & Rainbows is at 8197 American Lake Dr. at Lewis North.

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How we can cultivate gratitude

By Cindy Arnold, CYS Parent Central outreach specialist hanskgiving’s that time of year when we’re encouraged to look around at the abundance of our lives. When I think of gratitude, I wonder if it truly is about counting our loves and being grateful we have them.

Gratefulness can be simple. It can be a clean house and a moment to enjoy it curled up on the couch with a cup of tea. Or that moment of love you have in your life when happiness gets caught in your throat and makes your eyes water.

Or perhaps bigger — watching your child take their first step. Or a puppy learning to go down a flight of stairs. Or remembering the moment you said “I do” with your spouse, or having a moment when you remember why you did.

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Cultivating the love of gratitude can also be about being of service at home or in our community — ironing a shirt for a Family member, sharing food with those who are hungry, coats for those who are cold or someone who just needs a hug.

When we honor gratitude, we reflect on the loves we experience on the job, in our community and with our Family, our friends and beyond.

So, perhaps in this season of being grateful, part of gratitude is counting the things we love and how grateful we are to be able to have those loves in our lives. I invite all of us to look around at the abundance of our “loves” and then perhaps take that moment to sit on the couch, take a deep breath and hold on to these things. Because when it comes down to it, isn’t love what this is all about?

Enroll in youth sports!

Fall/winter sports leagues League Sports

Registration

Ages

Cost

Parent Meeting

Practices Begin

Games End

Special Olympics Basketball

Nov. 13–Dec. 31

8–18

$50

Thursday, Jan. 3

Thursday, Jan. 3

Sunday, Feb. 17

Special Olympics Cheerleading

Nov. 13–Dec. 31

8–18

$50

Thursday, Jan. 3

Thursday, Jan. 3

Sunday, Feb. 17

Bumblebee Soccer

Dec. 3–Jan. 17

3–4

$25

Saturday, Feb. 9

Monday, Feb. 11

Saturday, March 23

Soccer

Dec. 3–Jan. 17

5–15

$55

Saturday, Feb. 9

Monday, Feb. 11

Saturday, March 30

Fall/winter sports camps & activities Camps

Registration

Age

Cost

Starts

Time/Location

Start Smart Camp

Nov. 1–Dec. 17

3–4

$25

Dec. 18–20

10–11 a.m., 2295 S. 12th St. (at Bitar,) Lewis Main

Volleyball Camp

Nov. 1–Dec. 20

9–18

$35

Dec. 26–28

12:30–2 p.m., 2295 S. 12th St. (at Bitar,) Lewis Main

Flag Football Camp

Nov. 1–Dec. 28

9–18

$35

Jan. 2–4

12:30–2 p.m., 2295 12th St. (at Bitar,) Lewis Main

Register at JBLMcysRegistration.com except where otherwise indicated.

Visit JBLMmwr.com for location addresses.

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FOCUS Military & Family

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Step up to challenges & triumph with DPFR Learn how to navigate adulthood Yes, ‘adulting’ can be hard

Questions on classes and briefings?

Call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMdpfr.timetap.com.

For more details, call the phone number listed or “like” us on Facebook.

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Being an adult is hard and can bring unexpected challenges.

DPFR Family Advocacy Program’s newest class, #Adulting, is a one-stop shop class that covers a variety of topics young adults need to master to successfully traverse their way through adulthood.

Topics include communication, conflict resolution, financial responsibility, education, employment, time management, meal planning, goal setting and organization skills. Whether you’re single, married, young (or young at heart), #Adulting can teach you a variety of life skills to help you to become a better you — financially, professionally, physically and socially.

In addition, FAP is excited to introduce a variety of new classes: • What to Expect Before Marriage helps engaged/dating couples develop a loving, supportive and mutually beneficial relationship.

• Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work teaches new strategies to make your marriage work, focusing on each other and paying attention to the small moments that make up the heart and soul of any relationship.

• Within Our Reach builds on a couple's existing strengths and adds critical life and relationship skills to create safer, stable unions to heighten quality of life.

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• Nurturing Parents helps parents build upon core concepts of positive self-worth, empathy, empowerment and strong will and laughter, humor and play.

• Parent’s Café lets you engage with other parents in the military community and learn about the five protective factors of parenting while promoting peer-to-peer learning and enjoying a potluck-style meal.

• Recipe for Positive Parenting helps you understand punishment and discipline and how to be successful and effective using both appropriately to be a confident parent with your child based on their developmental and age-related needs.

• Keeping Step-Parenting Sane helps you build a successful stepfamily.

• Toddler Mindfulness is interactive and helps young children manage emotions.

Free child care coupons are available upon request. Registration and details are avail-

Education Week fair Get wealth of information at Stone Ed & SFAC Education Fair You’re invited to attend the celebration of American Education Week at the JBLM Stone Education Center Education Fair Thursday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stone Education Center, in partnership with the Service Member and Family Assistance Center, is hosting the fair.

More than 30 schools and support agencies from across the country will be on hand to answer questions about their programs and services. Meet with representatives from colleges and universities and prepare for professional development and your next career through education and training.

Everyone’s welcome to attend! For more information or to register to attend, visit JBLM-education-fairs.eventbrite.com.

Questions? Call 253-967-2208.

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able at JBLMdpfr.timetap.com (under DPFR Classes & Activities, FAP Classes for Individuals & Couples) or by calling 253-967-5901.

Saving for retirement Are you opting into the Blended Retirement System?

There’s a short time left before the Blended Retirement System opt-in period ends on Monday, Dec. 31.

By now, you should have been giving plenty of thought and discussion to your decision to opt-in to the BRS or to stay in the current Legacy Retirement (“High Three”) system.

Opting-in is pretty easy through your servicespecific route. MyPay has a new link at the top of the page (once you’ve logged in) that makes you confirm your choice a few different times.

Did you know that service-matching contributions are not automatic if you opted into BRS — they don’t happen unless you have

elected to contribute a certain percentage of basic pay? If you skip that important step, you’ll miss out on free money you’ve earned from your service.

Take advantage of our Financial Readiness Program to understand and improve your finances. The FRP offers free classes and one-on-one appointments with a certified financial counselor to help you manage your money, improve your financial health, achieve your financial goals and more.

To view and register for upcoming classes or schedule your appointment, visit JBLMdpfr. timetap.com or call 253-967-1453.

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EAP tip of the month

The health benefits of gratitude

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ovember is commonly associated with Thanksgiving and gratefulness, a time in which we acknowledge positive aspects of our lives.

This process helps us connect with something larger than ourselves, decreases vulnerability to stress and promotes resiliency.

Positive psychology research correlates gratitude with greater personal happiness. How can this be?

Gratitude is a way of appreciating and focusing on the present aspect of our lives rather than looking into the future for something new, hoping that it will bring happiness.

A study in 2002 on gratitude — "Dimensions and Perspectives of Gratitude," conducted

by Robert A. Emmons and his colleagues — found that regularly grateful people seem to have more positive neurological traits overall.

They are “more empathetic, forgiving, helpful and supportive” than those who don’t engage in gratitude, and they also “tend to experience positive emotions more often.”

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versity of California, Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center highlights ways mental health improves by practicing gratitude. Here are a few research findings: • The brain floods with “reward” chemicals.

The brain’s response to gratitude is to activate a reward center, one specifically targeted at boosting bonds with other people.

• Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression. Gratitude challenges negative thought patterns, which can be a core component of depression and anxiety in individuals.

• Hypothalamus function improves. The hypothalamus regulates multiple body functions, including hunger, sleep, body temperature and metabolism; gratitude motivates it to excel.

• Increase in resistance to stress. Gratitude helps individuals become more resilient and less vulnerable to continued stress throughout their lifespan.

To learn more about this topic, stop by to see the Employee Assistance Program team at 2008B N. 3rd (at Pendleton Avenue), Room B114 at Lewis Main or call 253-732-2214.

FOCUS tip of the month

Taking care of yourself this cold & flu season

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hilly weather, pumpkin smells and flavors, Thanksgiving turkeys and gatherings with Family and friends — it’s that cozy time of year!

It’s also that time of year when Family members start getting sniffles, sneezes, colds or even the flu. Staying physically healthy during the colder months is one part of good self-care.

In the Families Over Coming Under Stress program, we explore how Family members engage in self-care and how they can support each other in staying strong so they can remain resilient through their challenges as a whole Family unit.

Come talk to us in the FOCUS program about ways to enhance your self-care strate-

gies. Don’t just get by, get stronger!

The FOCUS program works with Families just like yours to teach skills that help you be more successful and make the most of seasonal changes. The overall program is designed for military Families and children facing the multiple challenges of combat operational stress during wartime. FOCUS promotes Family strengths and supports couples and parents to help manage the challenges of military life.

FOCUS is located at 2013B N. 3rd St. (at Pendleton Avenue) in Room 331. For more information, call 253-966-6390 or email JBLM@focusproject.org.

You may also visit FocusProject.org or fb.com/FOCUSresiliencytraining.

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Take classes & workshops for free Check out our events & classes!

DPFR classes and events are free — take advantage of as many as you can to develop your career, improve your relationships,

develop more resiliency and less stress, relate well with your children and spouse, train for leadership, prepare for the future, take control of your finances and much more!

Event

Date

For details

Ready to Rent

Mondays

253-967-1453

SSA Disability Brief

Mondays

253-966-8433

Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment

Mondays

253-966-8433

Overseas Briefing

Mondays

253-967-3633

GoArmyEd Portal 101 class

Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays

253-967-7295

Accessing Higher Education Workshop

Mondays & Thursdays

253-967-3258

My Army Benefits Briefing

Tuesdays

253-966-8433

Toddler Play Group (ages 12–36 months)

Tuesdays

253-967-5901

WDVA State Veterans’ Benefits Brief

Wednesdays

253-966-8433

Local College Field Trip

Wednesdays

253-967-3258

Education Fair

Thursday, Nov. 15

253-967-2208

Key Spouse Supplemental

Thursday, Nov. 15

253-982-2695

Re-Entry Workshop

Thursday, Nov. 15

253-967-3633

Federal Résumé

Thursday, Nov. 15

253-967-8433

International Spouse Orientation

Friday, Nov. 16

253-967-3633

Pre-Deployment Workshops

Monday, Nov. 19

253-967-8430

Let’s Cook!

Monday, Nov. 26

253-967-8433

Thanking Volunteers Creatively

Tuesday, Nov. 27

253-967-2324

Defense Installation Messaging System Training

Tuesday, Nov. 27

253-982-2695

JBLM Newcomers Orientation

Tuesday, Nov. 27

253-967-3633; 253-982-2695

Love & Logic Step-Parenting

Nov. 27 & 29

253-967-5901

Smooth Move Workshop: All

Wednesday, Nov. 28

253-982-2695

EFMP Event TBD

TBD

253-967-9704

JBLM Fallen Heroes Tree-Decorating Party

Saturday, Dec. 1

253-966-5047

R.A.D. Physical Self-Defense

Dec. 1–4

253-967-2072

TSP and Individual Retirement Accounts

Monday, Dec. 3

253-967-1453

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OUR MISSION:

JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD

To provide integrated and standardized primary prevention programs and services that promote enhanced and sustained healthy lifestyles and to improve the overall well-being of Active Duty Members and Family Members.

ARMED FORCES WELLNESS CENTER

AWC & MILITARY UNITS:

• Improve unit readiness and support physical fitness standards by targeting performance of Soldiers.

• Achieve optimal physical fitness results while avoiding overtraining and related injuries.

• Reduce lost and limited duty time due to injury.

AWC & MEDICAL PROVIDERS: • Patient Centered Medical Home integration for all participants.

AWC & YOU:

Individualized goals to address your current needs, motivation, and confidence level. Services are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

CORE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE AWC:

Holistic approach that takes into account each individual’s unique physical, psychological, and social needs when providing services/programs.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Armed Forces Wellness Center Joint Base Lewis McCord Building 2022 Liggett Ave & Division Joint Base Lewis McCord - Main Tacoma, WA, 98433-9500 Phone: 253-966-3757 Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Health Assessment Review

Physical Fitness

Healthy Nutrition

Stress Management

General Wellness Education

General Wellness Education

Risk Stratification

Exercise Testing

Metabolic Testing

Stress Management Education

Healthy Lifestyle Habits

Tobacco Free Living

Wellness Questionnaires

Exercise Prescription

Weight Management

Biofeedback

Wellness Coaching

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• Participants can be referred to the AWC by their physician, by their unit, or by self referral.

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Five Love Languages for Men

Monday, Dec. 3

253-967-5901

Understanding AER Policies & Procedures

Tuesday, Dec. 4

253-967-1453

Hawaii Briefing

Tuesday, Dec. 4

253-967-3633

Unit INTRO Managers’ Training

Tuesday, Dec. 4

(253) 982-2695

Mindfulness Parenting

Dec. 4, 6, 11, 13

253-967-5901

Interview Ready

Thursday, Dec. 6

253-967-8433

Re-Entry Workshop

Thursday, Dec. 6

253-967-3633

Rest & Renew

Thursday, Dec. 6

253-967-8433

Car Buying

Friday, Dec. 7

253-967-1453

Alaska Briefing

Monday, Dec. 10

253-967-3633

Let’s Cook!

Monday, Dec. 10

253-967-8433

What to Expect Before Marriage

Dec. 10, 12

253-967-5901

Financially Fit

Wednesday, Dec. 12

253-967-1453

Federal Résumé

Thursday, Dec. 13

253-967-8433

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Workshop

Thursday, Dec. 13

253-982-2695

Financially Fit

Thursday, Dec. 13

253-967-1453

For more classes and briefings, call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMdpfr.timetap.com.

For details, call the number listed, visit the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com or “like” us at fb.com/JBLMdpfr.

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Join us for

‘Cool Reads for Cold Nights’

McChord Library is at 851 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field; 253-982-3454.

Grandstaff Library is at 2109 N. 10th (on Pendleton Avenue) at Lewis Main; 253-967-5889.

Enroll in the Winter Reading Program Read for fun & prizes The frosty weather may nip at your nose and toes, but you’ll discover cool fun indoors with JBLM Libraries’ Winter Reading Program, “Cool Reads for Cold Nights,” starting Monday, Nov. 26. The program, which lasts through Friday, Jan. 4, offers

Book Patch Library is located inside Grandstaff; 253-967-5533.

All activities are free with no need to register unless otherwise noted.

drawings for a chance to win Seattle Symphony tickets, the Tiny Tot series, “The Winds: The Nutcracker Dance,” along with sugar-plum fairies, as you and your kiddos discover the woodwind family of musical instruments. Stop by McChord or Book Patch libraries to register your readers and prereaders, and start reading your way toward prizes!

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Special events Buy books & more at sale Everyone’s invited to McChord Library’s twoday Used Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stop by Monday, Nov. 5 for first pickings, and come back for a special buy-one-get-one sale Tuesday, Nov. 6. We’ll offer books for adults, kids and teens, as well as DVDs, CDs and more. Most items for sale are priced at $2 or less!

Find Tom the Turkey Kids ages 3–12 can help us find Tom the Turkey when you visit Book Patch Library this month! Tom is hiding somewhere, and he trots to a new location every night. If you can help us find him, you’ll win a turkey-rific prize!

Ninjago for adults Legos aren’t just for kids — adults can join the fun at Book Patch Library Saturday, Nov. 10 from noon to 4 p.m.

Re-experience your youth as you join other adults in building the biggest set ever — a 4,867-piece Lego Ninjago City set! You’ll also be offered free refreshments in this drop-in event. Come join us for a fun afternoon!

Celebrate all things Minecraft From games and books to everything in between, we’re celebrating all things Minecraft at McChord Library Friday, Nov. 23!

Attend the Minecraft event at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 to enjoy free snacks while you mingle with like-minded participants.

Registration is required and begins Friday, Nov. 9 on the library page at JBLMmwr.com.

Minecraft Hour of Code™ is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming.

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Play board games with friends We have a collection of board games available for kids and adults to play at Book Patch and McChord libraries. Bring your friends and make new ones as you set up cool games to play after school. Stop by either location to see the impressive game collections.

Grandstaff & Book Patch libraries Come to read-along club Bring your kindergarten- to second-grade students to listen to awesome stories and read along with books at Teeny-Weeny Read-Along Book Club.

This month’s club meets Thursday, Nov. 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. Also enjoy activities, crafts, snacks and teeny-weeny prizes!

Get STEAMed Ages 6 and older can participate in Grandstaff Library’s free STEAM Makerspace program with science, technology, engineering, arts and math Friday, Nov. 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Participants can uncover interests by making, producing, solving, creating, collaborating and thinking with projects each month.

Classes are held the first Friday of the month — plan to join us; no registration needed!

Be creative at Girls’ Club Girls ages 6–10 can get creative at Book Patch Library’s Girls’ Club the second Friday of each month starting at 6 p.m.

Here’s what we’ll be making when you join us: • Nov. 9: Tile Art Necklace.

• Dec. 14: Snowman Cutie.

There’s no need to register — just show up!

Toddler time is fun time Parents and caregivers of toddlers — come join us for a rhythmic, musical story as we sing, dance, wiggle and giggle, plus much more Tuesdays, Nov. 13 and 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Snack & chat for kids Kids in grades 3–6 can check out a book from the monthly book club display at Book Patch Library — each month explores a new and exciting type of book and author.

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Providing dental care for military members, their families and retirees of all ages!

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*FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM, NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING!

After you read the book, we’ll meet, greet, snack and chat! This month, we’ll meet Thursday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Create at BYOU teen girls’ club Spend a girl-fueled power hour of creativity and awesome nosh at the Be Your Own You teen girls’ club Friday, Nov. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. where we’ll create modge podge rocks. The club meets the third Friday of every month.

Enjoy sensory storytime Join staff from Parent Central Services for a monthly sensory-friendly story and music time the third Wednesday of each month.

Our events include soothing instruments, creative movement, literacy-based activities, storytelling and more! This month, we’ll meet Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. inside Book Patch Library.

Host your meeting at Grandstaff Host your next meeting, conference, training class or videoconference at Grandstaff Library’s conference room for free!

Holding up to 25 people, the room is equipped with an LCD projector, white board, 52-inch HD TV and free WiFi. The room’s available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for hourly to multiday reservations.

Call 253-967-5889 for your reservation.

McChord Library Attend teen book club McChord Library and Hillside Youth Center/ Teen Zone are proud to present our Teen Book Club! Teens are invited to participate the first Wednesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. at McChord Library. This month we’ll discuss “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak Nov. 7.

Transportation is available from Hillside Youth Center if you’re registered with CYS and Hillside.

For more information on registering with Hillside, call 253-967-4441. If you don’t need a ride, CYS registration is not required.

Join Novel Navigators book club Like to discuss current books? Join the Novel Navigators book discussion group for adults that meets the second Wednesday of every month at 4:30 p.m.

This month’s meeting is Nov. 14 to discuss “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. A limited number of copies are available; register in person at McChord Library to receive a copy. Check out next month’s selection in time for our Dec. 12 meeting.

Hour of Code is easy learning Come join us the third Friday of every other month for Hour of Code™! Kids ages 8 and older will learn beginner coding concepts to create their own unique projects that will stretch the imagination and provide hours of fun! No experience is necessary. Computers will be provided Friday, Nov. 16, 4–5 p.m.

Registration is required and begins Friday, Nov. 2. Register at JBLMmwr.com under libraries or call 253-982-3454.

See what Kids’ Book Club is all about Youth in grades 3–5 can join us at our monthly Kids’ Book Club. Read fun books and meet fun people! This month, we meet Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. to discuss “Fatty Legs: a True Story” by Jordan Fenton. Check out a copy of the month’s book from the front desk.

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Join us at Yoga Storytime Ages 3–5 can come join us for a full-body experience building early literacy skills and healthy bodies at the same time!

Yoga Storytime includes stories, stretches, movement activities and breathing and relaxation exercises (dress in comfortable clothes).

We meet the last Friday of every month starting at 10:30 a.m. This month, we meet Nov. 30.

Yoga mats are provided; space is limited.

Registration is required JBLMmwr.com under libraries and begins one week prior.

Get library help

for everyone!

Come learn about all of our new, fun and exciting resources and programs, including online resources, computer labs and equipment and new makerspaces!

You’ll also tour the library with one of our knowledgeable staff members and have yourself registered as a patron.

Tours are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at McChord Library (this month, tours are Nov. 15).

Joint library programs Children’s storytime is fun

Book a tech expert Do you need assistance with the library’s e-books or audiobooks? Do you need help with your phone, laptop or tablet? Do you want to better learn your software?

Book a 30-minute appointment with a tech expert at McChord Library and get one-on-one help with your technology! Tech help is offered Wednesdays at 11 and 11:30 a.m. and Fridays at 2 and 2:30 p.m. Call McChord Library to book your spot.

New patron orientation Did you know your JBLM library is much more than books? From movies, video games and e-resources to engaging classes and events, our libraries offer something

Bring your prereaders to Book Patch Library Wednesdays for a storytime with crafts and activities at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. or McChord Library Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Build at Lego clubs Calling all master builders! Kids ages 3 and older can get creative at JBLM libraries Lego clubs at 4 p.m. the first Friday of the month at McChord Library (Nov. 2) and the second Friday of the month at Grandstaff Library (Nov. 9). We provide the Lego sets, and you provide the imagination!

Registration is required for McChord Library on the library page at JBLMlibraries.com starting one week prior. No registration is needed at Grandstaff.

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus November 2018

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