FOCUS Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide
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GREAT TRIPS, BIG SAVINGS WITH LTS turn to page 12
fall Fun THEATRICAL NIGHTMARE AT ZOMBIE RANCH Plus, Oktoberfest, Harvest Fest & seasonal adventure trips
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus • October 2012
CONTENTS FOOD & FUN
6–13
FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT
14–19
ADVENTURES
20–25
FEELIN’ GOOD
26–27
LEARNING & EARNING
28–30
Buy at new Gear Zone, get frights at Zombie Ranch, enjoy Oktoberfest, enter Holiday Bazaar, see the symphony
See what’s at the new Teen Zone, learn the ‘magic’ of child discipline, attend resource fair, find Family support
Come along on corn maze, Hoot ‘n Howl, ghost, wine and Victoria, B.C., trips, learn standup paddleboarding
Shake up your fitness routine, enroll in Civilian Fitness Program, learn to fight the ‘Sitting Disease’
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The change of seasons means a new variety of outdoor recreation trips and tours! Check out fun new outings on pages 20–25. Also check out rentals for autumn and winter sports and scuba diving classes. Pictured above, Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field recently reopened with new space for multiple-season gear. Col. Charles Hodges Jr., Joint Base Commander, cuts the ribbon with ODR managers and staff. See the new digs at 739 Battery Rd. Call 253-982-2206 for more information.
FROM THE COVER
Adjust investments automatically, learn e-reader tips, create holiday gifts, get gruesome at Halloween parties
Cover photo by Lional Kam
Celebrate autumn with us!
Yes, summer was a blast — but the parties are only beginning for fall. Get in on the Theatrical Nightmare, Oktoberfest, youth fall festival and Halloween parties, corn maze and pumpkin patch trips, adult costume party, wine tour, ghost walking tour, Hoot ‘n Howl and much more! Read inside for details.
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Fall fun is in the air at JBLM! Can you feel it? I hope this month finds our readers settling into a routine with the busy days a new school year brings and enjoying the beginning of fall. Routine doesn’t have to mean boring. Spice up your days with lunch at Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course. Check out full lunch options on page 6. Plus, you’ll also find information about dinner options and special event information — such as Oktoberfest (Saturday, Oct. 6) and Fire Safety Fair (Saturday, Oct. 13) — on the Food & fun pages. Looking for seasonal fun? Sign up for trips to the pumpkin patch, take a ghost walk tour of Seattle or try paddleboarding. You’ll find it all beginning on page 20. Closing with a very important topic, this month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I invite you to get educated and spread awareness with the Domestic Violence Conference Thursday, Oct. 18. Find details on page 19. You can also get involved in our community with Make a Difference Day (Saturday, Oct. 27) and the JBLM Family Treasure Hunt. 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
William E. Harvey
Creative director Toby Bartley Promotions director
Kelly Wetzel
Editor & graphic designer Writer/graphic designer
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Contributors Ryki Carlson and Lynn Larson Contributing photographers Toby Bartley, Patti Jeffrey, Lional Kam, MWR Marketing and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 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.
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Whether you like German, Feast on German buffet Bring the gang for all-you-can-eat German buffet favorites at the McChord Club Thursday, Oct. 18 from 5-7 p.m. The cost is $16.95 for ages 11 and older and $6.95 for ages 4–10. Reservations are required; call 253-982-5581.
Immerse yourself at Oktoberfest Taste and experience authentic German food and brews at MWR’s annual Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. in the MWR Fest Tent on Liggett Avenue at Lewis Main. Bring the Family and stay the day for free entertainment while you fill up your steins, glasses and plates with lunch or dinner. Visit JBLMmwr.com/oktoberfest for the menu and entertainment schedule.
Try a variety of weekday specials If you’re looking for variety, find it weekdays at MWR eateries at Lewis and McChord. For example: Sounders Lanes Bowling Center at McChord Field offers weekday specials that may include Swedish meatballs, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, jagershnitzel and other monthly specialities. Cascade Community Center at Lewis Main also offers lunch specials weekdays, such as traditional German fare on Thursdays, Asian dishes with rice, and old-fashioned country-style meals and fish dishes on other days. Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course at McChord Field offers made-to-order tacos and burritos, and soups and salads with Mexican flair. Find complete menus at JBLMmwr. com under dining. 6
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Italian, Hispanic, Asian, country or city dishes, mix it up for a delicious difference! Eat at the Bistro for a scenic ‘lake break’ Autumn is spectacular at American Lake, and The Bistro at Russell Landing (Lewis North) is the best place to take in the scenery while you eat lunch. Come out and try the tasty Italianstyle pasta dishes, salads, soups and pizza. They also serve yummy gelato in special flavors, such as tiramisu. If you’re in a hurry, order ahead for take-out at 253-964-2813. Check out more lunch and dinner menu options at JBLMmwr.com.
Fill up on Taco Feed Tired of cooking? Take a break — everyone’s welcome to the McChord Club’s Wednesday All-You-Can-Eat Taco Feed from 4:30–6 p.m. Members pay $3; nonmembers pay
$6. Ask how you can become a club member to get in on exclusive savings by calling the club at 253-982-5581.
Bring the Family to Pasta Night You’re invited to the Bistro’s popular All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Night each Thursday (except Oct. 4) from 5–9 p.m. You also get salad, foccacia bread and a beverage with your pasta. The cost is $10 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 3–12 and free for ages 2 and younger. No reservations are needed.
Book your unit, squadron or FRG holiday party now Looking for a great place to book your unit, squadron or FRG holiday party? Call the McChord Club at 253-982-5581 and ask for the catering manager to help you arrange the best party ever! The club is taking reservations while American Lake Community Center is undergoing renovations.
Battle Bean offers coffee & more Don’t go to work hungry — get a specialty drink, breakfast, lunch or a quick snack at one of JBLM’s Battle Bean
coffee shops featuring the Battle Bean brand, proudly roasted at JBLM. The four locations — AFC Arena and Stone Education Center at Lewis Main, the Warrior Zone at Lewis North, and Café Lancelatte at McChord Field — serve specialty drinks and food; coffee beans are also available for purchase. The AFC Arena location offers a comfortable café and onsite Wi-Fi, while the Stone Education Center, Lewis North and McChord locations offer quick, convenient stops for your caffeine fixes. For complete menus and addresses, visit JBLMmwr.com under coffee shops.
McChord Club offers exclusive member specials McChord Club members are invited to a 2-for-1 Steak Night in the dining room from 5–8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. The cost is $14.95 for two complete dinners. Other menu options are available for nonmembers Friday nights. Enjoy a free Member Appreciation Dinner from 5–7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. Family members cost $5. For more information, call 253-982-5581.
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Celebrate fall at Oktoberfest Everyone’s invited to Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. in the MWR Fest Tent behind Bowl Arena Lanes off Liggett Avenue at Lewis Main. Live entertainment includes Bavarian bands, dance music, a Beatles band, pony and wagon rides and more. Traditional German food and beverages also are available for purchase. Visit JBLMmwr.com/Oktoberfest for the complete schedule, or call 253-477-4299 to hear details.
Are you a crafter with unique handmade gifts to sell? Reserve your space now for the McChord Community Center’s Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 1 at McChord Field from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each table/space costs $10. Call 253-982-0718 for complete entry information.
Attend Fire Safety Fair
Heroes Sports Lounge loves fun
Make your home the safest you can by getting tips and information at the Fire Safety Fair in the MWR Fest Tent Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Bring the kids for fire safety activities, free food and giveaways. The event is off Liggett Avenue behind Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main. For more details, call 253-967-5776.
Take your date to the symphony Are you a military spouse looking for an inexpensive date night? Let the McChord Community Center take you and your date to the Seattle Symphony for only $10 a couple Saturday, Oct. 20. The symphony is performing works 8
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from Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn. Call 253-982-0718 for sign-up details. Hurry, seats are limited.
Enter your crafts at McChord Holiday Bazaar
Want entertainment more nights of the week? Come out to Heroes Sports Lounge inside Cascade Community Center at Lewis Main. October is rockin’ with fun: • Enjoy deejay dancing and karaoke Oct. 13 and 20. • Dress in your Halloween best for a “Scary-oke” party and costume contest Friday, Oct. 26. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. and the costume judging for prizes is at midnight. Drink specials and free hors d’oeuvres are available during the party. • Sundays, watch NFL Sunday Ticket football starting at 9:30 a.m.
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• Tuesdays, play bar bingo for prizes — it’s free to play! • Bring your friends for karaoke at 9 p.m. on Fridays and enjoy bar and food specials. For more info, call 253-964-0331.
Meet your liveliest nightmares Enter into the Theatrical Nightmare’s “Zombie Ranch,” a live Halloween event produced by MWR and BOSS. “Zombie Ranch” greets you behind Nelson Recreation Center, 3168 2nd Division Dr. at Lewis Main Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 25–27 from 7–9 p.m. A not-so-scary time for younger children is Saturday from 3–6 p.m. when actors take off their masks. The Theatrical Nightmare is interactive horror theater where your reactions become part of the show. For previews, visit theatricalnightmare.com. Guests are led through the show by guides, and personnel who are trained in first aid are on site. Emergency exits are located throughout the site. The cost is $10 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 12 and younger and $2 for the not-so-scary walk. If you would like to volunteer as an actor, guide or other assignment, contact BOSS at 253-967-5636.
‘Gear Zone’ store opens at Warrior Zone Good news for gamers and givers — the Warrior Zone now has an in-house store where you can buy your favorite gamer caps, zipper hoodies and Tshirts, plus made-to-order gift baskets. Also buy a variety of other gifts, such as premium cigars, Battle Bean merchandise, Christmas ornaments, beanie babies and Thermoses. Drop by to see what’s in stock! The Warrior Zone is at 11592 D St. at Lewis North.
Love to be on stage or help with shows? Apply by Nov. 1 If you’re active duty Army, Reserve or National Guard and love to perform or help behind the scenes, the U.S. Army Entertainment Division is looking for you! Performers and technicians can participate in highly visible and prestigious programs and events, such as the U.S. Army Soldier Show and the Army Concert Tour. Personnel selected to support one of the programs will be attached for the duration of the yearly tour that typically lasts from February through November.
Commanders at all levels are encouraged to support Soldiers with the talent and skills to apply. Interested personnel need to submit a nomination packet to Army Entertainment no later than Thursday, Nov. 1. Get more details and download applications from armymwr.com and look for the Experience Army Entertainment link.
See free weekend movies Visit the McChord Field Theater for free movies at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. The theater is located at 742 Jackson Blvd., a straight drive in from the main gate. Choose your movies from the October movie schedule online at JBLMmwr.com.
Massage therapy at McChord Treat your special someone or yourself to a massage from a licensed massage therapist at McChord Field’s Fitness Center Annex. Offering a variety of services, massages are available by appointment only. To schedule your massage, call Badgerhawk’s Bodyworks at 206-396-1467. Gift certificates are also available.
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JBLM Arts & Crafts Center Enter Arts & Crafts 2012 Digital Photography Contest Show off your best digital photography online — and you may win a cash award! The annual Army Digital Photography Contest is accepting entries Oct. 15– Nov. 30 from eligible active duty military, Family members, retirees and civilian personnel at JBLM. You may submit up to three entries in each category — People, Military Life, Nature and Landscapes, Animals, Still Life, Design Elements, Digital Darkroom and Monochrome. Submit your entries at https://apps.imcom.army.mil/apptracmain; choose Army Arts & Crafts. (You must have an Army Knowledge Online account to access the site.) If you need additional assistance, visit your joint Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field or call 253-982-6726.
Find your Arts & Crafts Center all in one location All Arts & Crafts services are now located at McChord Field. Come and visit the one-stop Arts & Crafts Center at 1121 Barnes Blvd. Simply turn left at the first stoplight from the main gate and go straight until the next stoplight. McChord Arts & Crafts and Auto Centers are on your right. Hours of operation for Arts & Crafts are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays, and closed weekends. For more information, call 253-982-6726.
Sign up for beginning matting and framing class Save time and money by learning how to make your own mats and frames for art prints, photos, certificates and more. Matting and framing classes are available at the combined Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field Wednesdays from 1–4 p.m. The cost is $30 plus supplies. Call 253-982-6726 for sign-up details. 10
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JBLM Golf Courses Set up your tee time night or day
Whispering Firs at McChord Field is located at 895 Lincoln Blvd. Call 253-982-4927 for more information.
Making your next tee time at Eagles Pride Golf Course is as easy as A-B-C. Simply register your name and a password on WebTrac online registration at JBLMmwr.com, and you can schedule your next tee time any time of day or night with the automated system. Sign up today!
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Enter Best Ball tourney at Whispering Firs Golf Course Go for the glory by entering the Two-Person Best Ball Saturday, Oct. 6 at Whispering Firs. Tee-off is anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The cost is $12 plus greens fees. Call 253-982-4927 for entry details.
Save with specials at Whispering Firs Let Whispering Firs treat you to October savings Mondays–Thursdays: • Tee off before 7:30 a.m. and pay on the turn. Your greens fee is $13 when you have at least two daily-fee golfers in your group. • Military personnel pay only $17 and civilians pay $21 when you play between 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. • Play after 3 p.m. for an $8 greens fee and a $6 shared cart. Specials are for open play only and may not be used for tournaments, outings or combined with other specials.
JBLM golf courses treat you to $35 golf special Play a relaxing round of 18 holes at Eagles Pride Golf Course or Whispering Firs Golf Course 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 weekdays (excluding holidays and DONSAs) through 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.
Compete in team bowling Sounders Lanes 9-Pin No-Tap Team Tournament is Saturday, Oct. 13. Check in at noon. Reserve your spot now; call 253-982-5954.
Pizza and bowling combo is a great deal Drop in Bowl Arena Lanes (Lewis Main) any Wednesday for all-you-caneat pizza and bowling for only $9 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Prepay to guarantee your lane. (Shoes are not included.) Call 253-967-4661 for more details.
Thunder Alley makes Friday night fun Sounders Lanes features Thunder Alley with black lights and music from 9 p.m.–midnight every Friday. Only $10 a bowler gets you up to three hours of bowling. Call 253-982-5954 to reserve your lane. JBLMmwr.com
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ou need a vacation — literally. But you also need the lowest possible prices for the most fun. Your best bet? Plan your next vacation with Leisure Travel Services. Located at Lewis Main inside AFC Arena, LTS is centrally located to Olympia, Lacey, Lakewood and Tacomaarea customers. It’s typically a 15- to 20-minute drive. “We’ll save you more money than any other travel agency — even if it’s closer — since we can offer many more discounts to our military and DoD customers,” says Mickey Peebles, LTS manager.
Service is just around the corner or around the world “Not only do we serve the local communities, the world is our community,” Peebles says. “We have repeat customers from surrounding states and even overseas — they know they can count 12
on us to get them the very best discounts.” The office even sends tickets to customers in other cities, states and countries for a $20–$25 shipping fee, which still saves them more money than elsewhere.
Find it first online If you’re new to LTS, you’ll first be directed to their webpage at JBLMmwr. com. From the comfort of your home, you can review the latest special offers, pricing and booking dates for virtually everything LTS offers. To find monthly bargains, click on the price list button, then on the hyperlinks in the price list. You can purchase tickets directly online with a discount code, such as cruises, Tillicum Village experience, King Tut exhibit, Mount Rainier scenic railway, Vancouver and Victoria, B.C., ferry tickets and Seattle cultural and arts events.
Explore all the options first on the LTS website, then come in to buy your tickets if you can’t buy them directly online. You’ll find links to military resorts worldwide, theme parks in California, Florida and other states, cruises and more. For example, Disney Resort hotels are offering 40 percent off to Service Members and military retirees. If you have a question about anything, call 253-967-3085 or drop by and the staff will help you find what you’re looking for.
Get seasonal tickets and TicketMaster® events directly from LTS Come into LTS now, and you’ll find discount tickets to Frightfest at Wild Waves, Holiday Lights at Wild Waves, Ride the Ducks, Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Storm, CityPass, movies, Silverwood Theme Park and more. LTS is also a TicketMaster® outlet. Buy Tacoma Dome and Seattle event
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Photos: Patti Jeffrey
Photo above: LTS staffers encourage customers to explore their webpage first to get a good idea of what’s available. Staff member Robee Cosby helps customer Lauren Herrick navigate the website at one of two customer computers in the lobby area. Left: Staff members help customers during a busy lunchtime. LTS is conveniently located across the parking lot from Bowl Arena Lanes on Liggett Avenue at Lewis Main. It’s open weekdays from 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
tickets from LTS and you save about $5 per transaction, since they don’t charge an extra service fee like other outlets.
squeeze in a last-minute vacation,
Tips for getting the best for less
early — this year’s cruises have been
The LTS staff knows all the ins and outs of bargain shopping. Here are a few tips to save you time and money: • Instead of purchasing Disney packages, buy individual tickets for hotels, car rentals and airfare with military discounts. You’ll save more money and get more of what you want. Talk to LTS for help getting started. • Even though some customers can
staff member Robee Cosby advises, “Look into the 2013 Alaska cruises totally sold out. Also be sure to reserve your November and December holiday cruises right now before the major cruise lines are totally booked.” • For future vacation ideas, plan to attend the annual Travel Show March 6 of next year. You’ll find new ways to travel, whether near or far, by talking with representatives from scenic rail-
ways, cruise lines, hotels, cities and events.
Go on a holiday trip with LTS LTS loves to take customers to Leavenworth’s Christmas Lighting Festival each year. This year, coach bus trips are planned for Dec. 1 and 15 to spend the day listening to music, sampling food and visiting local shops. At dusk, everyone sings “Silent Night” while the village and park are transformed into a wonderland of lights. Drop by to purchase tickets now. For more info, call 253-967-3085. JBLMmwr.com
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Family & the homefront
Quality programs just for parents,
Parent-and-me dancing
Parent-child learning and play opportunities Your older children are busy in a new school year, learning, making new friends and having fun. You may be excited to learn that there are opportunities for you and your younger children to do the same thing!
Parent-and-me dance classes Creative movement classes for parents and their little dancers are fun ways to learn rhythm, balance and coordination. SKIESUnlimited offers parent-andme dance classes at a variety of times at Lewis Main and McChord Field. The classes are a great way to have fun and spend quality time together while your little one learns to express herself. See class listings in WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com and turn to page 16 for more SKIESUnlimited listings.
Raindrops & Rainbows Bring your children up to age 5 to play and learn at the Raindrops & Rainbows Parent and Child Play Center! A CYS Services early childhood professional is always onsite conducting activities ranging from baby sign 14
language to making playdough. Plus, the New Parent Support Program facilitates PlayMorning events each Friday morning from 10–11:30. You’ll learn about normal growth and development, milestones and safety. For a monthly calendar, visit JBLMmwr.com/cys. Stop by Raindrops & Rainbows at 8197 American Lake Ave. at Lewis North to learn and play! It’s open weekdays from 8:30 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.–noon and 12:30– 3 p.m. For details, call 253-966-4802.
Earn an A+ in parenting
Escape Zone
This parenting class will teach you a time-out type of discipline and how to use variations of it in different situations. Fully titled 1–2–3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2–12, the class is based on a book of the same name and has been offering guidance for more than two decades. In two sessions totaling five hours, you’ll learn how to stop your child’s misbehavior. For the class’s next start date, call 253-967-5901. Free child care is provided by signing up when you call the number above.
Parents and their children can learn and play Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9–11 a.m. at the Escape Zone! Activities teach children recognition of colors, shapes, letters through crafts, art and fun. New and experienced parents of children as old as 5 can benefit from our guest speakers and parent resources. For up-to-date event information, call 253-982-8590. Stop by 841 Fairway Rd. for learning, fun and new friends. For information about library storytime, another fun parent-and-me event, see page 30.
As part of the ACS Family Advocacy Program, the New Parent Support Program is committed to helping build stronger JBLM Families. The NPSP is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free, inhome support and education to parents with young children ages 0–3. Additionally, NPSP hosts free workshops to help you learn to cope with daily demands of parenthood and much more.
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With state-of-the-art equipment and a new hourly care child care center, Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center reopened last month after renovations. Check it out!
Bring something to recycle and learn about the recycling process at informational booths. Get a free T-shirt if you bring in three or more non-perishable items to donate to The Rescue Mission. Plus: • Personal document shredding by LeMay Inc. 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. • Electronics recycling
Quality child care while you work out Get in an uninterrupted workout at the just-renovated Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center thanks to Child, Youth and School Services. The facility reopened last month, and with LifeFitness cardio machines, Hammer Strength equipment, a TRX rack and much more, it’s a great location for anyone in the JBLM community to work out. But parents especially will love the new CYS Services hourly care facility inside. Child care is provided by trained CYS SerThe exercise equipment at Jensen vices professionals and is available weekdays practically guarantees you a great from 8 a.m.–7 p.m. for youth ages 6 weeks to workout. Get fit on: 12 years. Not only will your child care reserva• Treadmills and ellipticals tion allow you to focus on your workout, but • Steppers, climbers and rowers • Exercise and spin bikes your children will enjoy making new friends. • Selectorize and cable motion The hourly care site offers curriculum. strength equipment The cost is $4 per hour (per child) and de• TRX rack and a variety of core/ ployment benefits may be used. You must be stretching equipment such as Bosu registered with CYS Services, and first-time usand stability balls, kettle bells, ers must complete a site orientation. There is a dumbbells and stretch bands. See next month’s Feelin’ good section two-hour daily limit. Call 253-967-1254 or use for more information on Jensen. WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com/cys for reservations.
• CFL bulb giveaway by Tacoma Power • Refrigerator recycling by Tacoma Power JACO (sign up to have yours picked up, and get $30) • Book donation and giveaway by The Reading Tree • Personal goods donation by The Arc of Washington and The Rescue Mission.
For details, call 253-966-6444. Get a free reusable bag when you bring in 25+ plastic bags to recycle!
RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA!
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L O O H C S & H T U O Y , D IL H C H more FUN WIT S M A R G O R P D N A S T N E V E S SERVICE Continued from page 14.
Job, child care with FCC program Welcome to your child’s home away from home — a Family Child Care home at JBLM. FCC offers loving, nurturing and professional care in a home setting for children 4 weeks through age 12. Parents can expect professional trained providers who receive the same training and support as CYS Services employees in child development centers. See why many JBLM Families choose FCC homes for their children: • Flexible hours • Siblings may stay together • Younger and older children learn from each other in a small-group setting • School-age children can remain in a neighborhood setting Additionally, FCC provides an opportunity to stay home with your children. Become an FCC provider in your onbase home and earn up to $2,000 per month while caring for children. Become an FCC provider and make
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a difference. The next orientation is Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 6–8 p.m. with training following in November. Pick up an application at 2013B N. 3rd St., Room 127. For more information, call 253-967-3039.
Youth center fun, plus Familyfriendly fest for all ages Middle school and high school students are invited to the Hillside Youth Center — Teen Zone (6397 Garcia Blvd. at Lewis Main) for after-school and weekend fun! The great events happening this month offer opportunities for fun and are ways to get involved in the community: • Teen AFAP Conference: Saturday, Oct. 13 • King of the Court: Saturday, Oct. 13 • Hail & Farewell: Friday, Oct. 19 • Scary movie night: Friday, Oct. 26 • Harvest Festival: Saturday, Oct. 27; hosted by the Teen Zone for JBLM youngsters through 5th grade, this event is 4–7 p.m. Walk through the pumpkin patch, visit game booths for
great prizes and enjoy face painting, crafts, candy bags and fun photos For details about registration and upcoming events, call 253-967-4441. McChord Youth Center (3032 Dogwood St.) is hosting a Hail & Farewell Friday, Oct. 19 and Fun Fest Friday, Oct. 26. There’s a community festival Saturday, Oct. 27 — kids up to 5th grade are invited from 2–5 p.m. and teens are invited for Fright Nite from 7–11 p.m. For details, call 253-982-2203.
Come to Home School Activity Days The Hillside Youth Center hosts Home School Activity Days four times each month for home-schooled students ages 6–18. This month’s activity days are Thursdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25
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Calling all princesses & superheroes! Trick-or-treating in JBLM housing areas is Wednesday, Oct. 31, 6–8 p.m. Parents are asked to accompany their young children and to use caution when crossing roadways. For trick-or-treat safety tips from the JBLM Protection Division, go online to JBLMmwr.com/cys.
from noon–2 p.m. If you didn’t attend last month when the activity days kicked off for the school year, you’ll need to attend a onetime orientation Tuesday, Oct. 2. Sign-up is on a monthly basis: $25 for the first child and $5 for each additional child. Parents aren’t required to stay. For more information, call 253-967-4441.
Fun with youth sports Recreational sports options are open to JBLM youth of all abilities ages 3–18. Registration is currently open through Friday, Oct. 19 for: • Little Dribbler’s basketball for ages 3–4 for $20. The first practice for young players is Nov. 5, and the season runs through Dec. 6.
• Basketball is open to ages 5–15 for $55. Practices begin Nov. 5, and the season runs through Feb. 2. • Cheerleading for ages 5–15 for $55. The first practice is Nov. 5, and the season ends Feb. 2. Registration opens next month for Special Olympics basketball, which is open to youth ages 8–18 with or without special needs. Registration begins in November for Start Smart, volleyball and flag football camps. If you’re interested becoming a coach, call the CYSS youth sports office at 253-967-2405. Find registration requirements at JBLMmwr.com/cys. Plus, if you’re already registered with CYS Services, you can also sign up online with WebTrac.
Dance, act with SKIESUnlimited The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers classes — from art and dance to theater and sports — for youth of all ages. Here’s a quick preview of upcoming classes to get your children having fun, making friends and learning something new. • Ballet, jazz/hip-hop and more are offered for dancers of all abilities. Youth ages 3–16 will learn the fundamentals. • Group guitar teaches aspiring musicians as young as age 7 to write and play songs using basic chords. • In theater, youth ages 5–14 will write stories and act out their creations and explore improv and theatrical presence. For more information, visit WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com/cys.
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Get involved, have some fun with ACS Check out Army Community Service’s upcoming events at JBLM
Making a difference at JBLM The most-encompassing national day of helping others, Make a Difference Day is held annually on the fourth Saturday of October. Millions of Americans rally into a single day of action to help change the world, and you can join them by making a difference at JBLM. Share your community spirit by getting your unit, organization and/or coworkers and Family involved in Make A Difference Day, which is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27. Everyone can participate in this communitywide day of action. Get a group together and then find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to create a positive change here at home. A project list is available at the Installation Volunteer Corps office. Adopt a project from the list or come up with a project of your own and register it with the IVC office no later than Friday, Oct. 19. For more information or to receive 18
a copy of the current project list, call 253-967-2324. And don’t forget, you can make a difference at JBLM any day. Register as a volunteer with the IVC office and you’ll be paired with a JBLM organization that needs your help.
Home Business Opportunity Interested in having a home business? Attend the Home Business Opportunity Fair Friday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the AFC Arena, 2275 Liggett Ave. For more information, call ACS 253-966-8325. For information on Family Child Care as a career, turn back to page 14.
Celebrating military Families We’re celebrating Military Family Month with a treasure hunt! You and your Family will have 20 days to search across JBLM to find 75 items, pictures and trivia Q&A. Finish in the top eight, and you’ll be eligible for prizes. The 7th Annual Family Treasure Hunt is next month, and registration is
Oct. 15–31. Forms may be picked up at the Family Resource Center at Lewis Main or downloaded at JBLMmwr.com (just search for “treasure hunt”). Families will be emailed Thursday, Nov. 1, and winners will be announced at the JBLM Holiday Tree Lighting reception. For details, call 253-967-2324.
Education & support for you! Service Members and Families preparing for deployment or reunions will find valuable information and assistance from the Mobilization and Deployment Office. • Predeployment Workshop: Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 10–11 a.m. or Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. • Children and Deployment Workshop: Monday, Oct. 15 from 10–11 a.m. or Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. • Reunion Workshop: Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 5:30–7 p.m. or Friday, Oct. 26 from 10–11 a.m. Registration is required and free child care may be available; call 253-967-5940.
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Join ACS and take a stand against domestic violence Get outside at JBLM — find a need in our community and get involved in Make a Difference Day. Plus, register for next month’s Family Treasure Hunt, in celebration of Military Families Month.
Not sure who to call? Start with the ACS Waller Hall front desk: 253-967-7166 October is Domestic Violence Prevention Month. If you’re a victim of domestic violence, call the 24/7 SafeLine at
253-966-7233.
NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
Find guidance, assistance at JBLM resource fair The ACS Exceptional Family Member Program is hosting an Employment, Volunteer and Education Resource Fair. All military Families are invited to the Wednesday, Oct. 10 event in observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Stop by the Madigan Medical Mall’s lower level from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. This year’s theme is “A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce — What Can YOU Do?” and EFMP is excited to
join forces with more than 20 organizations in a show of support for the employment, education and volunteer interests of JBLM’s special needs Family members. Organizations include the JBLM Volunteer Corps, American Red Cross and CYS Services programs such as HIRED! and EDGE. For more information about the event and the participating organizations, call 253-967-3520.
Just a reminder that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it’s time for the annual Domestic Violence Conference. Held on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at Soldier’s Chapel, the event’s guest speaker is David Thomas. The workplace is an area in society that has flown under the radar when it comes to the role it plays in combatting relationship violence. When domestic violence carries over into the workplace, it can endanger the health and safety of all employees and lead to problems including absenteeism, inability to focus, poor self-esteem, low morale, decreased productivity and an increase in on-thejob injuries. Thomas will educate attendees on intimate partner violence, how it impacts the workplace and everyone’s collective and individual roles in addressing workplace violence. Members of the community are invited to attend the conference to learn to: • Develop an understanding of domestic violence and its impact on the workplace. • Develop procedures in the workplace that address domestic violence. • Develop a coordinated response to domestic violence in the workplace. • Develop employees’ awareness and skills in recognizing, responding to and supporting employees who are victims of domestic violence. Begin with a light breakfast at 8 a.m. before the opening remarks begin at 9 a.m. Lunch is provided at noon and the presentation continues at 1 p.m. Thomas, the administrator of the Domestic Violence Education Program and a faculty member in the Division of Public Safety Leadership at Johns Hopkins University, will be discussing the impact of domestic violence on the workplace. For more information or to register for the conference, call 253-967-5940. JBLMmwr.com
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s we’re welcoming the crisp fall weather and looking forward to the snow of winter, the Outdoor Recreation Program is right there with you to offer great seasonal adventures. Whether you like to get dressed up for Halloween or prefer to put on a warm jacket and explore the trails this time of year, you’re sure to find the trip that’s right for you! Check out the fall favorites on the following pages (calendar on page 25) and sign up today.
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Oktoberfest in Leavenworth
Spend the day with ODR at the Oktoberfest celebration in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth. Enjoy live music, German food, arts and crafts, a Bavarian clothing sale and activities for the entire Family Saturday, Oct. 20. ($50)
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Family corn maze/pumpkin patch
Looking for a fun seasonal trip for the entire Family? This is it — come with us to the Rutledge Corn Maze Sunday, Oct. 21. Navigate through more than three miles of maze, which is designed
as Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch. You and the kids are sure to enjoy horsedrawn hay rides to the pumpkin patch, where you can pick out your perfect pumpkin. Trip fee doesn’t include pumpkin. ($30; ages 5–12: $15; 4 and younger: free)
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make your superhero cape fly — jump off a 200-foot high bungee bridge situated above a sparkling river. Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and hurl your scary self (or your superhero
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self) off the highest bungee bridge in the country! Make the trip to the base of Mount St. Helens Saturday, Oct. 27. If you crave adrenaline, this is the trip for you! Fee includes transportation, two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club T-shirt — and, of course, bragging rights, a trip you won’t soon forget and maybe even a prize (best costume wins a prize, so don’t forget to dress up). Minimum weight: 90 lbs. ($135)
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Hoot n’ Howl at Northwest Trek
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ning of fun at Northwest Trek. Enjoy the rare opportunity to see the park at night and view the animals’ nocturnal behavior. Hoot n’ Howl isn’t a scary event, so it’s great for all ages! Check out Bug Safari with Don Ehlen and his amazing worldwide bug collection, trick-or-treat, make spooky crafts and play owl toss and other carnival-style games and Saturday, Oct. 27. ($35; ages 3–12: $30)
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Seattle ghost walking tour
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tour, you’ll hear haunting tales of this city to the north. Listen to stories of suspicious and tragic demise 5 that cast a shadow over the old streets of the Emerald City. Think you’re brave enough? Then sign up for the Saturday, Oct. 27 trip. Distance: 1.5 miles; difficulty: easy; time: 1.5 hours. Minimum age: 16 ($40) Continued on the next page.
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Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St. Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the Western Hemisphere. Travel deep into the underside of a 2,000-year-old lava flow to scramble over and climb under volcanic formations. In this subterranean environment, the average year-round temperature remains a constant 45 degrees, so dress warmly. This cool trip is Sunday, Nov. 11. Difficulty: easy; distance: 3 miles; elevation gain: 250 ft. Minimum age: 12 ($40)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Join the Outdoor Recreation Program for a bike ride through the rainforest of Mount Rainier National Park Sunday, Nov. 4. The trail follows the Carbon River for 5 miles toward Carbon Glacier. Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out during the Novem-
ber 2006 floods, and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (but the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic). Difficulty: easy; distance: 9.2 miles; elevation gain: 600 feet; time: 3 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($40)
Explore Victoria, B.C. Hop on the ferry and spend time exploring Victoria, B.C., a beautiful city easily navigated on foot. Downtown Victoria has everything from antique shops to artisan chocolate shops, perfect for you to stop in and explore. You can also visit the Royal B.C. Museum or watch a thrilling IMAX film. This day trip is Saturday, Nov. 3. The trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles. A passport is required. ($100; ages 5–11: $85; 0–4: $55)
Geocaching adventure Looking for a fun hobby that’s great for the entire Family? Try geocaching — it’ll get you outside, spending time together
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there are new adventures & old favorites to choose from and having fun! Often described as a high-tech game of hide and seek, geocaching will have you a fun treasure hunt of sorts in the woods. You’ll learn to navigate with a GPS to find your way to caches that someone has hidden. The first couple of hours are spent right here at Lewis North learning the basics and the rest of the day will be spent finding local caches. Join the ODR program Saturday, Nov. 3. Trip fee includes instruction, equipment and transportation. ($35; ages 12 and younger: $10)
Minimum age: 21 ($75)
hours. Minimum age: 12 ($30)
High Rock lookout Lace up your boots and join us on the hike to High Rock Lookout Sunday, Oct. 21. This could quite possibly be the best view of Mount Rainier around, so don’t miss it! Challenge yourself on this shortbut-steady ascent of 1,400 feet to an old wooden fire lookout perched atop a massive rock face. The view at the top is your reward for this 3.5-mile hike. Difficulty: moderate; time: 4.5 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($30)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe, a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park, for a two-hour guided afternoon horseback ride. No experience is necessary for you to participate. Bring the entire Family along for a great day in the outdoors Saturday, Nov. 10. Minimum age: 7 ($80)
Harvest wine tour Head to the Olym-
Hike Mount Si If you’re looking for a
pic Peninsula to visit local wineries. At each stop, you’ll be entertained with games and prizes while delighting your palates with harvest-inspired appetizers and hand-crafted artisan wines. We’ll stop for lunch in Port Angeles. Enjoy the gorgeous winery views Saturday, Nov. 10. Price includes transportation, event admission and a variety of wine samples, plus a commemorative glass.
hike to get your blood pumping, this is it! With an elevation of 3,900 feet, Mount Si is an accomplishment to be proud of. With an 8-mile round-trip distance and a 3,150-foot elevation gain, the amazing view of the Upper Snoqualmie Valley makes this one of Washington’s most popular hiking trails. Take the challenge Sunday, Nov. 4. Difficulty: difficult; time: 5.5
Stand-up paddleboard tour Experience Ballard and Salmon Bay from the water. Step onto a paddleboard in Salmon Bay and explore in a fun way Saturday, Oct. 20! Paddlers will receive instruction followed by a guided group tour around the historical bay. If we’re lucky, we may even see the famous boats from hit show, “The Deadliest Catch.” Trip fee includes transportation, guide/instruction, personal flotation device, paddle, board and wet suit. Minimum age: 12 ($60) Continued on page 25.
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Sea kayak Cutts Island Begin the trip in Horsehead Bay and paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island. This small island has a steep rock face on the south end, and there are many birds that make this island their home. We’ll stop on the island to enjoy a packed lunch and spend time exploring. Don’t miss this South Sound classic — sign up today! The trip is Sunday, Oct. 28. Difficulty: beginner-intermediate; distance: 6 miles; paddle time: 3.5 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($40) Sea kayak Gig Harbor Explore the beautiful Gig Harbor area by water as we paddle past the lighthouse to Point Outdoor adventure trip
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Defiance Park. This trip is Sunday, Nov. 11. Gear, transportation and basic kayak instruction are included. Difficulty: intermediate; distance: 6; paddle time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 12
Visit Seattle Aquarium and Pike Place Market Head to the Seattle Aquarium and Pike Place Market Sunday, Oct. 28. The aquarium is filled with local exhibits, a visiting harbor seal and many amazing things to see and touch. Pike Place Market has an assortment of unique food and shops for you to try, so join us for a fun, relaxing afternoon of sightseeing and exploring. As always, we provide the transportation; you just need to enjoy the ride! Cost includes admission to the aquarium. ($45; ages 4–12: $30; ages 3 and younger: $5) Cost
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Oktoberfest in Leavenworth
Saturday, Oct. 20
$50
Stand-up paddleboard tour
Saturday, Oct. 20
$60
Minimum age: 12
Hike High Rock Lookout
Sunday, Oct. 21
$30
Minimum age: 12
Family corn maze/pumpkin patch
Sunday, Oct. 21
$30
Ages 5–12: $15; 4 & younger: free
Costume bungee jump
Saturday, Oct. 27
$135
Minimum weight: 90 lbs.
Hoot ‘n Howl at Northwest Trek
Saturday, Oct. 27
$35
Ages 3–12: $30
Seattle ghost walking tour
Saturday, Oct. 27
$40
Minimum age: 16
Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market
Sunday, Oct. 28
$45
Ages 4–12: $30; 0–3: $5
Sea kayak Cutts Island
Sunday, Oct. 28
$40
Minimum age: 12
Explore Victoria, B.C.
Saturday, Nov. 3
$100
Ages 5–11: $85; 0–4: $55 passport required
Geocaching adventure
Saturday, Nov. 3
$35
Ages 12 & younger: $10
Bike Carbon River Trail
Sunday, Nov. 4
$40
Minimum age: 12
Hike Mount Si
Sunday, Nov. 4
$30
Minimum age: 12
Horseback riding
Saturday, Nov. 10
$80
Minimum age: 7
Harvest wine tour
Saturday, Nov. 10
$75
Minimum age: 21
Ape Cave adventure
Sunday, Nov. 11
$40
Minimum age: 12
Sea kayak Gig Harbor
Sunday, Nov. 11
$40
Minimum age: 12
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 are available; call for details. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about all of the great recreation and adventure options in the area. More info: 253-967-6263 • JBLMmwr.com
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If you’re looking for a safe, relaxing and legal place to shoot, look to the recreational shooting ranges at JBLM. Head to the Shotgun Shooting Complex for skeet and trap, and visit the Sportsman Range for rifle and pistol target shooting. Shotgun Shooting Complex One of the finest skeet ranges in DoD, the JBLM skeet and trap range offers six skeet fields, four trap fields with duck tower, five stand and wobble skeet, plus monthly competition and registered skeet compactions. Additionally, there’s an archery range and gun rental on site and instruction is available. See pricing information and details at JBLMmwr.com and navigate to ranges under Outdoor Recreation. The range is open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and is located on 2nd Division Range Road at Lewis Main. For details, call 253-967-7056. Sportsman Range Pistol shooters can use 10- and 20-yard berms, and rifle shooters can shoot targets as far as 300 yards out. For DoD ID card holders, the use fee is $5.50; guests and all others are $7. Pick up cleaning supplies, ammunition and snacks at the range shop. The Sportsman Range is open Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Starting November, the range will be closed Friday. The official range is located on the small arms impact area next to qualifying range. For more information, call 253-967-9803. Rules and regulations Hearing and eye protection are required on the ranges. All weapons must be registered on JBLM before bringing them onto the installation; Form 816 or 816-1, dtd Sep 2011. For more information, call 253-967-1914. JBLMmwr.com
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ant to look in the mirror and see a healthier, fitter you? The sports and fitness experts at JBLM gyms make it their mission to get you in shape. Work out on your own or with an exercise buddy on state-of-the-art fitness equipment, take a class, enlist the guidance of a trainer or sign up for the Civilian Fitness Program. Check with your doctor and enter the world of improved fitness and well-being.
Stretch, run, lift, row There are seven sports and fitness centers at JBLM and all offer top-ofthe-line equipment for your fitness needs. McVeigh at Lewis Main is the best-equipped weightlifting facility and is home to JBLM CrossFit. Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center offers in-house childcare while you work out (see page 15 for details). McChord Fitness Center is a five-star “Fit for Freedom” center offering quality 26
equipment and a Family fitness room in the annex. For more information about the circuits, equipment and programs at each facility, visit JBLMmwr.com/fitness.
Sign up for fitness boot camp Shake up your fitness routine with a Zumba class! Challenge your limits with CrossFit and sculpt your midsection with Abs-olutely. TRX suspension training uses your own body weight to develop strength, power, endurance, core stability and more. Fitness classes are free and available at a variety of times and locations. Check the fitness pages at JBLMmwr. com for the latest listings.
Get your fitness questions answered Fitness trainers are available to get you started on a fitness regimen. They’ll get you started on machines you may find daunting and get motivated to reach your fitness goals, whether you want to lift more, run
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the 2012 JBLM annual Bench Press and Deadlift Championships Saturday, Oct. 20 at Soldiers Field House, 3236 Handrich at Lewis Main. Admission is free. Deadline for entry is Oct. 10. Pick up entry forms at JBLM gyms. For more information, call 253-967-5869.
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faster or get toned. Fitness experts are also available to complete a gait analysis as well as MicroFit and health assessments (to include body fat, flexibility, strength, aerobic fitness and blood pressure screenings).
Work out to boost your productivity You already know that exercise is good for you, but it can also be good for your workplace. Everyone benefits from a healthy workplace, and the Civilian Fitness Program helps make a healthy office your workday reality. DoD employees at JBLM are invited to enroll in the CFP, a six-month program that helps you achieve your health and fitness goals and establish long-term fitness habits. Past participants noted that the program helped them to: • reduce stress. • use less sick time. • increase their productivity and motivation.
• lose weight. • feel good about themselves. Make it fun — enroll with a coworker and have an instant exercise partner (supervisor approval is required). The
next assessment is Tuesday, Oct. 9 at Wilson Sports & Fitness Center. For more information, call 253-967-5122. The application may be downloaded online at JBLMmwr.com/fitness.
Start fighting back against ‘The Sitting Disease’ We’ve all felt tired at the end of the day. Did you realize your exhaustion isn’t necessarily from work? Dr. James Levine, an endocrinologist with the Mayo Clinic, has coined the name “The Sitting Disease.” There’s strong evidence that sitting all day not only gives you a sore back or a spare tire around your middle but can actually shorten your life. Physiologically, your spine isn’t meant to stay seated for long periods of time. The spine’s slight S curve enables us to handle our upper-body weight. When we sit, the lower lumbar curve collapses and we form into a C, hampering the abdominal and back musculature that normally supports your body. When you stand, weight is distributed though your hips, knees and ankles, but sitting places all of your weight on your pelvis and spine. This puts the highest pressure on your back discs and can cause damage and pain. What can you do? If you work in front of a computer, it may seem especially difficult to fight back. However, a few simple ideas can make a big difference. Insert breaks into your long sedentary times. Get up, stretch and take a short walking break, even just around your office. At home, walk on an elliptical or treadmill while watching TV. You’ll feel better and may even lose weight without breaking a sweat. For the full article by Lynn Larson, nurse educator with the MicroFit and Wellness Assessment, visit JBLMmwr.com/fitness.
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Planning for your golden years Today’s sound financial decisions will make a difference down the road.
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aving a part of your income and investing in your financial future helps ensure you’re financially secure in your golden years. Understanding financial investments will help you make sound decisions. All investments involve varying degrees and types of risk, including potential money loss. However, it’s important to remember that past performance of any investment doesn’t necessarily indicate its future success. Read more about investment options below.
Stock or equity investment A stock or equity investment represents a partial ownership of a public company. Investing in public companies is an avenue for many people to participate in the growth and prosperity of a company. Equity financing permits the company to raise money to open new stores and factories or upgrade its product. As a company becomes larger and financially successful, its shares increase in value. The stock price is the amount an investor pays for one share of a public company’s stock at a specific time. Outside events can make that price rise or fall, 28
ponents of a market index, such as the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, is called an index fund. Index funds provide wide market exposure, low portfolio turnover and low operating expenses.
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Exchange-traded funds
A mutual fund pools money from thousands of investors to construct a portfolio of stocks, bonds, real estate or other securities. Each investor owns a portion of the investment. Mutual funds are operated by an investment company, which raises money from shareholders and invests in a group of assets. Mutual funds may be stock mutual funds, bond mutual funds or a combination of the two. The appeal of mutual funds is the diversification they typically offer across a wide range of companies and investment types. Mutual funds are managed by professional money managers or are indexed to an exchange. “Indexing” is a passive form of fund management that’s been successful in outperforming most actively managed mutual funds. Mutual funds that are constructed to match or track the com-
Exchange-traded funds are very similar to mutual funds. The main difference is that ETFs are traded actively throughout the day, meaning that the price will change from the opening bell to the close of trading. The price of a mutual fund is set at the end of each day’s trading session, so the price changes only once per day. ETFs typically have lower management fees and are tax efficient, meaning taxes on capital gains don’t have to be paid until the fund is redeemed. For investors concerned with long-term growth, this makes annual tax reporting a much easier process.
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including such forces as interest rates, national issues, financial forecasts, new technology and natural disasters. There’s no guarantee, however, that a publicly traded company will be successful.
When choosing any investment product, it’s very important to understand the product and the risks involved. For more information on investing, call Army Community Service 253967-1453 or the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695 to schedule an appointment or register for an upcoming class.
Q: What is a lifecycle fund?
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Lifecycle funds, sometimes called “targeted” funds, are funds that mix stocks, bonds and money market funds tailored to meet investment objectives based on various time horizons. Their main objective is to reach an optimal balance between risk and return. This mix becomes more conservative as the fund approaches the retirement target date. Lifecycle funds are a convenient method to invest by putting investing activities on autopilot through the use of one fund. Lifecycle funds are the closest thing the investment industry has to a maintenance-free retirement fund, since the asset allocation automatically adjusts to become more conservative as the target date approaches.
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Make your own holiday gifts Are you ready for the holiday season? You probably have a long list of people to shop for — but did you ever think about making gifts? Learn to make quick-and-easy crochet projects at the McChord Library’s four-part crochet class. You’ll learn how to make easy and awesome gifts that even the pickiest person will love. The free class is Wednesdays, Oct. 3–24 at 5:30 p.m., and everything needed is provided. Call 253-982-3454 for details. • Day 1: Make a potholder; learn crochet basics from chain stitch to triple crochet. • Day 2: Create a pillow cover; learn the granny square.
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Get the most out of your e-reader Your e-reader may do more than you think! Come to this month’s “e-reader Basics” workshop to learn more about your device and the JBLM libraries. You’ll learn to search for and check out e-books, as well as how to download and transfer titles. Army users should bring their AKO login information. The McChord Library is hosting the workshop Saturday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. Be sure to bring your device. For more information, call 253-982-3454.
Library closure information The Grandstaff and Book Patch libraries will close for electrical upgrades beginning Tuesday, Oct. 9. The facilities are scheduled to reopen in November; stay tuned to the Focus or JBLMmwr.com/libraries for details. Meanwhile, take the time to visit McChord Library, 851 Lincoln Blvd., if you haven’t already — full services are available for extended hours during renovations: Monday– Wednesday from 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Thursday–Friday from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Additionally, computer service and out-processing are available at Lewis Main’s Nelson Recreation Center, 3168 2nd Division Dr., weekdays from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. If you have books on hold, the pick-up location is McChord Library after Oct. 7. 30
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Family-friendly storytime While Book Patch is being renovated, visit Raindrops & Rainbows (8197 American Lake Ave. at Lewis North) for weekly storytime Wednesdays from 10:30–11 a.m. Plus, McChord Library hosts storytime Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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