Monte Carlo Night at the Patriot Club March 5 Fort Sill’s Patriot Spouses’ Club and Family & MWR present Monte Carlo Night “Denim to Diamonds,” Saturday, March 5 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Patriot Club. Monte Carlo Night is an annual fundraising event that raises money to support educational scholarships, as well as financial support and assistance to many organizations on Fort Sill and the surrounding community. The evening includes Blackjack, Texas Hold’ Em, Craps, live and silent auctions, great prizes, food, drinks and so much more. Tickets are available for $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Ticket price includes admission and $15 in poker chips. This event is open to the Lawton Fort Sill community 18 years and older. For more information, visit www.sillmwr.com. Mountains of Mayhem bike races March 5, 6 at LETRA Fort Sill Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host the 2011 Mountains of Mayhem Bike Event March 5-6 and at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area. The cost is $15 for the Road Race (28 miles) on Saturday, March 5, $30 for the Mountain Bike Race (17-20 miles) on Sunday, March 6 and $35 for both events. Those who register the day of the event will pay $5 more. Registration is now open at www.sillmwr.com and closes on March 4. For more information, call the Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Office at (580) 442-5623 or 442-3269. Make it a weekend and stay at LETRA. LETRA offers new modern, full-service cabins, along with RV spaces and tent campgrounds. Visit www.sillmwr.com/letra.html for details. You can event rent an RV or tent from the Fort Sill Family and MWR Outdoor Adventure Center. Visit www. sillmwr.com. Community Dinner served March 4 at Patriot Club The Community Membership Dinner is March 4 at the Patriot Club. The dinner will feature glazed corned beef, fish and chips, Irish pub salad, red cabbage, Boxty (Irish-style potato pancakes), Irish soda bread, scones and beverages. RSVP by calling 442-4120. Cocktails are at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. The dinner is free to club members and costs $16.50 for non-members; $7.75 for children 12 and under, and is free to children, 5 and under. For information, call (580) 442-5300. CG’s Golf Scramble slated March 4 at Fort Sill Golf Course The Commanding General’s Golf Tournament is at 9 a.m. on March 4 at the Fort Sill Golf Course. This is the first of four quarterly scrambles. The other dates are: June 3, Sept. 1 and Nov. 4. Fort Sill personnel are invited to play in four-person teams. Entry fee is $25 per person and sign-up is at the golf course Pro Shop. Price includes course fees, lunch and prizes. For more information, call (580) 442-5441.
Nye celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday March 2 Join Nye Library staff on Tuesday, March 2 at 4 p.m. as they celebrate the birthday of the most beloved children’s books author of all time—Dr. Seuss! Come to Nye Library and enjoy Dr. Seuss stories, fun crafts and edible goodies. For more information, call (580) 4422048 or 442-3806. Nye Library hosts Saturday Movie Matinee March 5 at 1 p.m. Join the staff and patrons of Nye Library March 5 for the Saturday Movie Matinee from 1-3 p.m. Showing is the movie, “Cat in the Hat,” (G) based on the book by Dr. Seuss. There will be free juice and popcorn. A guardian must remain with children under 8 years old. Nye Library offers free computer class March 5, 15 If you are interested in learning basic windows operating systems including Vista and XP, Nye Library offers a free class March 5 and 15 at 1 p.m. The class covers getting started, file management, printing, accessibility and problem-solving. Sign up at the circulation desk to reserve your space. Class size is limited to 15 individuals. For more information, call (580) 442-3806. Nye Library’s Adult Book Club March 6 at 2 p.m. Join Nye Library’s Adult Book Club March 6 at 2 p.m. This month’s book is “Caravans,” by James Michener. Bring your friends and book recommendations. For more information, call (580) 442-3806. Army Community Service offers Federal Employment 101 Class March 12 The Employment Readiness Program at Fort Sill offers a Federal Employment 101 Class March 12 at the Resiliency Training Campus. Call 442-4359 or 442-4681 to make your one-on-one appointment or to sign up for the class. Boater Safety Class offered March 12 A Boater Safety Class is March 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fort Sill Conference Center. Sign up for the free class at the RecPlex or at LETRA. Class is limited to 25 people, and books will be provided. Attendees who complete the course will receive a boater’s safety course card. For more information, call (580) 695-6070 or the Outdoor Adventure Center at (580) 335-8270. LETRA hosts fishing tournaments March 12, April 16 and May 28 Everyone is invited to come out and test their fishing skills or just have some fun at LETRA’s Fishing Tournaments March 12, April 16 and May 28. Participant will fish for a different species each time out. A valid Oklahoma State Fishing license is re-
quired and can be purchased at the LETRA Country Store. The top three places will receive payouts. For more information, call (580) 442-5858. Youth Services offers Spring Break camp, trip The Youth Center offers a Spring Break “Boots On” Camp, March 14-18 from 7 a.m.-noon. Youth must be registered for the camp by March 7. The Youth Center opens at noon at no cost for non-campers and members. The Youth Services Spring Break Field Trip to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Dallas, Texas is March 17 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The cost for the trip is $45 and space is limited. Youth enrolled in Spring Break camp have first priority for spaces on the trip. Parents whose children are already registered with CYSS can register for the camp or the trip at the Youth Center. To reserve a spot for the trip, participants must pay for the trip and turn in a permission slip. For more information call 442-5959. SAC Spring Break Camp March 14-18 focuses on fitness The School Age Center offers a Spring Break Camp March 14-18 from 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for children in grades 1-5. The theme for the week is “Spring into Spring Fitness Challenge.” Everything the kids do through the week is fitness-related including doing Wii fitness exercises and walking. The children will challenge each other in fitness events. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday they will work on upper body strength and on Tuesday and Thursday the focus will be on lower body strength. The center will also celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making four-leaf clover necklaces and for the cooking project they will make green Jell-O with fruit inside. Registration is at Parent Central Services, located in the Welcome Center, 4700 Mow-Way Road, or call (580) 442-4836 or 442-3927. Cost for the camp is based on income and runs from $40-$110 weekly for children that do not attend the Before and After School Program. For more information, call the center at 580 442-2844. Nye Library offers Craft A Day over Spring Break Join Nye Library March 14-18 for the Southern Spring Craft A Day at 1 p.m. There will be a different craft each day so plan on attending all five days during Spring Break. For more information, call (580) 442-3806. Youth Sports registration open through March 16 for youth sports teams Registration is available through March 16 for several youth sports programs including: Baseball, open to children ages 3-13 and those aged 7 – 13 must attend Sheridan or Geronimo Road School or attend an off-post school that does not have a baseball team in that age division. Registration is $45; Flag Football for ages 3-12. Cost is $40 and games will be played at the Lawton YMCA; Girls Softball for ages 7-13,
who attend one of the post schools or an off-post school that does not have a softball team. Registration cost is $45; and Soccer for ages 3-12. Participants must be registered with CYSS and have a current sports physical to register. Call Parent Central Services for an appointment at (580) 442-3927 or 4836 or register online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil. For more information, call Youth Sports at (580) 442-5926. Outdoor Recreation offers a paintball day trip March 19 Get out and get moving with the Outdoor Recreation spring programs when they take a trip to the Arena Paintball Pro in Lawton March 19 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Participants must be over the age of 10. The cost of the trip is $20 and includes transportation, gear rental, field fees and 500 paint rounds. Registration ends two days before the trip date. For more information, call Lara Patterson at (580) 442-3575. Women can get back to Nature with Outdoor Recreation Hiking March 19 Get out and get active with other women when Outdoor Recreation takes a trip to hike in the Wildlife Refuge March 19 from 8 a.m.-noon. The trip is free and is part of the new Women in Nature program. Women, 18 and older, will explore the wildlife refuge on a guided trail hike with environmental interpretation, a little exercise and a lot of fun. Registration ends March 6. The trip leaves from the RecPlex, 2502 Sheridan Road. For more information, call (580) 4423575. ACS offers Rear Detachment Training March 23 A Rear Detachment Training is March 23 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Resiliency Training Campus. The training, part of the Family and Soldier Support Training, offers information on Rear Detachment Leadership issues. Topics include Roles and Responsibilities, Deployment Cycle Tasks, Working with Families, Resources, and more. The training is geared for Rear Detachment Commanders, FRG Leaders, and Commanders, but anyone involved with the FRG may attend in an effort to have a better understanding. Child care is available if reservations are made by March 4. For more information or to sign up, call David Carnahan at (580) 442-0653 or email david.carnahan@ us.army.mil. Final Friday is March 25 at Patriot Club The Dental Activity Command will host Final Friday on March 25. Formerly called First Friday, the event is a monthly leaders’ call in order to build personal and professional relationships and further the concept of Team Sill - Oklahoma Pride. Join DENTAC for Final Friday and enjoy free finger foods, pool, darts, drink specials and much more. Final Fridays are held at the Patriot Club’s Backbone Lounge and are open to everyone. The event starts at 4 p.m. For more information or to sponsor an event, call (580) 442-5300.
7 Habits of Highly Effective Military Families program offered March 24, 25 ACS offers the 7 Habits for Highly Effective Military Families program March 24 and 25. The program is based on the best-selling books by Dr. Stephen Covey. Free workbooks and planning calendars are available for those who attend. Pre-registration is required and those who register before March 10 receive free child care. Register online at www.sillmwr.com or at the ACS Office in Building 4700. Military life isn’t easy. Learn how to identify strengths and weaknesses within your unique family, establish a family mission statement and identify priorities. Find easy ways to build lasting traditions and celebrate the differences in your family members. This class will help you effectively communicate with your family members and meet fellow Soldiers and families. Come learn The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Military Families: Being Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind, Put First Things First, Think Win-Win, Listen First, Talk Second, Synergize and Sharpen the Saw. For more information, contact Angela Schertle at (580) 442-6801 or 442-5018. Culpepper and Merriweather Circus hits post March 25 on Cowan Field Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, America’s favorite circus, will be on post March 25 and 26 on Cowan Field. Treat the whole family to an exciting time at the circus. Show times are 5 and 7:30 p.m. on March 25, and 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on March 26. Bring your friends and family out circus morning to watch Cowan Field grounds transform into a bustling circus city. Advance ticket cost is $9 for adults and $6 for children ages 2-12. Day-of-show tickets will cost $12 for adults and $7 for children. Advance tickets can be purchased through March 24 at the Outdoor Adventure Center, Bldg 2502 Sheridan Road, MWR Headquarters, Bldg 4700 MowWay and Twin Oaks Bowling Center. For more information call 442-9480. Outdoor Recreation offers Deep Sea Fishing trip March 25-27 Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation is providing a Deep Sea Fishing Trip to Port Aransas, TX. The cost is $185 and includes transportation, the 8-hour fishing trip and lodging. Participants are responsible for food and $16 fishing license. The trip is Friday, March 25 at 8 a.m.-Sunday, March 27 at 8 p.m. Registration ends March 4. Please reserve your spot now. For more information, contact Lara Patterson, (580) 442-3575 or lara.rigby@us.army.mil. Nye hosts Puppet Theatre March 25 Nye Library will offer the Puppet Theatre March 25 from 11 a.m.noon. Children won’t want to miss the great puppet drama and crafting after the show. For more information, call (580) 442-3806.
Couplehood workshop offered March 26 A Couplehood workshop is March 26 (rescheduled from Feb. 23). This workshop helps couples who have participated in PAIRS go to the next level and learn to continue to shape and build their relationship. Register on-line at www.sillmwr.com or call Angela Shertle at (580) 442-6801. This event is free and open to the public. Free child care is available for military families. Children are welcome to attend the classes. SKIES Italian Cooking Lessons offered March 26 Students, 7 years and older, are invited to sign-up for Italian Cooking lessons offered March 26. The lessons are offered at the School Age Center, 6599 Lucas Road from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In March, the class will be offered on the fourth Saturday of the month. Instructor Daniela Scandian will teach students to prepare traditional main dishes and desserts from Italy. Parents can also join the fun and learn to prepare recipes of the Italian culture. The cost for each lesson is $12. Call 442-4831 for more information. Sunday Brunch offered at Polo Club March 27 Little Java staff will cater a Sunday Brunch March 27 at the Fort Sill Polo Club. Attendees can choose from two seating times -- 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. The price is $11.95 for adults and $5.95 for children ages 4-12. Children 3 and under are free. The menu includes: sliced ham, pot roast, baked chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, a waffle station, an omelet station, home fries and assorted desserts and beverages. Reservations are required and must be made by March 23. Call (580) 442-2020 to reserve your seat. EFM program offers activities in March On Thursday, March 3, EFMP families will go bowling at the Twin Oaks Bowling Center from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Two free games and shoes are included. Call (580) 442-3393 to register. On Friday, March 25, the Exceptional Family Member Program families can enjoy playing family board games, puzzles and card games at the Patriot Club from 6-8 p.m. There will also be a resource fair with available community resources. Families will take a free game home with them. To register, call 442-3393. On Tuesday, March 29, EFMP will host a Parent to Parent Academic Portfolio Workshop from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Resiliency Training Center. Parents will learn how to transform their child’s school records into a powerful organizational tool. Materials will be provided. The free workshop is open to military families. Call (580) 442-3393 to register. The workshop is open to the public. AFTB Classes offered in March The Army Family Team Building program will offer AFTB Level III March 9, 10 and 23 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the AFTB Train-
ing Center, 2719 Bragg Road. Sharpen your leadership skills and be an asset to your organization. The AFTB program will offer AFTB Level I March 30 from 9 a.m.-4:3 p.m. at the Resiliency Training Support Center, 2934 Marcy Road. Classes cover fundamentals for navigating Army life. P.H.A.T. Club competition underway The weight loss competition for members of the P.H.A.T. (Pretty Hot and Tempting) Club is underway. Members have divided into three teams and each team has a trainer as team leader. The teams are PHAT Babes, Team Caliente and Number One Stunners. The team leaders will also sign the teams up for the President’s Challenge and log in the hours exercised and the kind of activity performed by the team members. The team that wins a medal in the President’s Challenge and loses the most weight and body fat percent before July will win the competition and will be recognized with an award. For more information, call (580) 442-6175 or email Claudia.mejia1@us.army.mil. Automotive Skills Center offers facility, staff and classes for automotive care The Automotive Skills Center can fix your car if you don’t have time. The knowledgeable staff offers repairs, tune-ups, brake jobs, and more. Make your own vehicle repairs and save a bundle at the center. The center hosts automotive repair classes and movies every month. A mandatory safety class, which is required before using the facility, is offered 30 minutes after opening. Bay rentals start at $4 per hour. The Automotive Skills Center, located at 2503 Ringgold Road, is open Thursday from 3-10 p.m.; Friday from 2-10 p.m.; and Saturday through Monday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, call (580) 442-5152. Monthly Sports Program Update Meeting held third Thursday of the month The monthly Sports Program Update meeting is the third Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the RecPlex to provide unit and battalion Athletic Representatives with information on the Intramural Sports program and other upcoming sporting events. All sports teams are for active duty personnel only assigned or attached to Fort Sill. For more information, call Randy Ward at (580) 442-5623 or 442-3269. After duty hours, call (580) 919-2972. CYSS extended hours for evening child care March 4, weekend child care March 12 The School Age Center will be open Friday, March 4 from 7-11 p.m. Grierson Child Development Center will be open Friday, March 4 from 7-11 p.m. and Saturday, March 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Youth Center is open every Friday until 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 2-10 p.m. For information, call Parent Central Services at (580) 442-3927.
Hourly care available at Grierson CDC The Alice Grierson Child Development Center offers hourly care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old, a Pre-K wrap-around care program and a part-time preschool and toddler program. The center’s hours are 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for hourly care, Pre-K wrap-around care from 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for the part-time programs. There is limited space available. Parents must register with Child, Youth and School Services to utilize the center. Call (580) 442-3927 for more information. CYS Services offers range of services online with WebTrac CYS Services offers a range of services with WebTrac, an online payment and pre-registration service for CYS Services. The online service offers online pre-registration for membership, enrollment in SKIES, Sports, EDGE, the Youth Center and School Age Center events. Patrons can request placement of their child or children on the CYSS waiting list and make hourly care appointments. WebTrac also allows families to print child care receipts, tax statements and pay child care household balances in conjunction with the billing cycle. Visit the site at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil. Patrons can begin pre-registration through WebTrac, and then a CYS Services representative will contact them for an appointment to finalize the registration process. For more information, log on to https://webtrac.mwr. army.mil/ or call (580) 442-3927 or 442-4836. SKIES Unlimited offers classes for school-age students SKIES Unlimited offers instructional classes for children, from infancy to adolescence, registered with CYS Services. Current classes include: Martial Arts, Ballet, Piano, Dance, Guitar, Zumba, Swimming, Free Babysitting Courses, Baby Sign Language workshops and Golf. Enrollment is ongoing and classes are paid for on a monthly basis. Parents should sign-up their children before the first day of each month prior to starting. Payments are due within five business days from the first of each month. Visit www.sillmwr.com/skies.html for more information, or call (580) 442-4831 or 442-3927. Register online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil. EDGE program looking for volunteers to teach The EDGE Program is in need of instructors for the following activities: Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Biking, Archery, Racquetball, Cooking, Aerobics, Zumba, Yoga, Calligraphy, Sewing, Tap Dance, Graphic Arts, Sailing, Wind Surfing, Kayaking and Canoeing. For more information, contact Janet Tippeconnic at (580) 442-5952 or janet.tippeconnic@us.army.mil.
RecPlex offers variety of movies and games, dance lessons The RecPlex has a wide variety of movies available to show for the Friday Night Movie since the center now has an account with NetFlix and Gamefly. Gamefly will also provide games for the Xboxes with Kinect, Playstation 3, and Wii’s. The Recplex also offers 10 DirecTV’s with the NFL Ticket. The RecPlex also offers Latin and Swing dance classes. The group class is on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, call the RecPlex at (580) 442-4824 or the instructor, Roberta Wilkinson, at (706) 718-5315. Meeting rooms available at Nye Library Meeting rooms for larger groups are now available at Nye Library. The library has three meeting rooms that can hold up to 26 individuals each and can easily be converted to a larger space that holds up to 78 individuals. Assistance is also available for your projection and audio visual needs. Call 442-2048 to get the request form and reserve a room. Nye Library offers Story Time Wednesdays at 11 a.m., Thursdays at 2 p.m. Preschoolers and their parents are invited to enjoy stories and crafts every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. and Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. For more information, call (580) 442-2048. Nye Library offers Kids Book Club Children, grades 3 through 6, interested in reading and discussing literature, are invited to join Nye Library every Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. for the Kid’s Book Club. Children will read out loud and then ask questions of their peers. Sign up at Nye Library and don’t forget to bring book recommendations. For more information, call (580) 442-3806. NEOS gaming system available for families at Co-Op Park The NEOS Wall and NEOS 360 electronic outdoor games are located at Co-Op Park, off Fort Sill Boulevard on Upton Road. NEOS is the world’s first electronic play systems for the playground. It combines the speed and reflex action of video games with the explosive movement of aerobic exercise to create the most physically challenging and exciting activity ever to hit your play space. Playing NEOS delivers a workout for the heart and lungs-not just the thumbs. Each NEOS play system offers multiple, high-thrill games for solo or team players. Every game presents a different set of challenges as player’s race each otheror the clock-to hit the blinking lights. The free games are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Cabins open for reservation at LETRA Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area has lakeside rustic, wood cabins available for reservation in three different sizes. The small cabins accommodate up to four people; the medium cabins accommodate up to six people; and large cabins accommodate seven people. The prices for the cabins are $55 for the small cabins; $65 for the medium cabins; and $75 for the large cabins. The cabins are available for reservation to all, but there is an additional $10 cost for civilians. The cabins come with all the amenities including furnishings; heat and air; a TV and DVD player; fully-stocked kitchens with dishes and silverware; and linens and towels. Reservations should be made up to two months in advance. For reservations or questions, call the Country Store, at (580) 442-5854. Adventure Travel offers discounted tickets • Disney World with the flight out of Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, departing March 16. The five-night stay is at Disney’s All Star Movies Resort and includes: 4-Day Magic Your Way Ticket and Disney’s Magical Express. Cost is $799 per person, double occupancy.* • Royal Caribbean Cruise for seven nights aboard Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas. The ship departs from Galveston on April 24. Ports include: Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Montego Bay for $530 per person, double occupancy.* • Las Vegas roundtrip air from Oklahoma City departing April 4. The tickets include 3-nights at Excalibur for $359 per person, double occupancy.* • Adventure travel has NASCAR tickets for Texas Motor Speedway on sale now. The event happens April 8-9. Get your tickets now before they are all gone. • Sign up now to be put on the waiting list for OU Sooners football and Dallas Cowboys football tickets. Adventure travel will call you when they go on sale and you will have options for the best seats available. • Discounted tickets for Six Flags Over Texas spring break are coming soon. *All prices are per person, based on double occupancy and based on availability. All prices are before taxes and port charges, subject to change as space fills up. For all of your travel needs, and tickets to nearby amusement parks and water parks, check out Adventure Travel in the PX Mall, call the office at (580) 250-4040 or visit them on the web at www.adv-travel. com. Rinehart Fitness Center offers Silver Sneakers Workout on Tuesday and Thursday Rinehart Fitness Center offers the new Silver Sneakers Workout on Tuesday and Thursday from 8-9 a.m. This circuit-training for older adults offers cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. For more information, call (580) 442-6712 or visit www.sillmwr.com.
Rinehart Fitness Center offers 3D Abs class Rinehart Fitness Center offers a 3D Abs class. Experience an abdominal workout that is effective in toning and strengthening your core. Classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m.-noon. For information, call (580) 442-2740. Goldner offers Turbo Kick classes Goldner Fitness Center now offers Turbo Kick Classes on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Turbo Kick is a combination of intense kickboxing and dance moves. It’s an ultimate cardiovascular workout that offers intense intervals, strength and endurance training with a relaxing cool-down. For more information, call (580) 442-2740. Goldner offers Cardio and Core Attack classes Goldner Fitness Center now offers Cardio and Core Attack classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. This is athletic challenge that includes interesting drills, standing core work, kickboxing and more. For more information, call (580) 442-2740. Honeycutt Fitness Center offers Belly Dance classes Honeycutt Fitness Center offers Belly Dance classes Fridays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Belly dance is a non-impact, weight-bearing exercise and is suitable for all ages. Many of the moves involve isolations, which improves flexibility of the torso. The legs and long muscles of the back are strengthened by hip movements. For information, call (580) 442-5912. Little Java offers breakfast, lunch in Fort Sill Conference Center Little Java, in the Fort Sill Conference Center at 6045 Sheridan Road, formerly the Gunners Inn, offers appetite-pleasing breakfast and lunch menus at prices that can’t be beat. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and evenings, and weekends by reservation only. Little Java can even do small catered events. For more information, call 442-1874.Fort Sill Conference Center available for meetings, events The Fort Sill Conference Center is available for reservation at no cost for all military and Department of Defense personnel and their families. The center can also be used to conduct classes, Family Readiness Group meetings and many other events. The center hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and evenings, and weekends by reservation only. To reserve the Fort Sill Conference Center, call Jeffrey Jerles at (580) 442-3060, 442-6999 or online at www.sillmwr.com. Recycle Center collects recyclables The Recycle Center, located on the corner of Mow-Way and Sheridan Roads, offers collection bins available 24 hours a day. Users are reminded that the Recycle Center is a collection point
for recyclable materials only, not trash. All recyclable materials must be placed inside the collection bins. Items placed in the bins are not eligible for unit “Cash for Trash” credit. If you have questions about what is accepted or the unit “Cash for Trash” program, please call (580) 442-5712 or 585-7865. Rec Hut checks out sports equipment for patrons Feel like playing some tennis or skating, but don’t have the equipment? The Rec Hut can meet your needs. The Rec Hut (Bldg 602) is located next to Butner Field on Quinette Road, just south of the Patriot Club. Roller skates, roller blades and tennis racquets are available for check out with a picture ID. Equipment checkout is quick and easy. The Rec Hut is open during the following times: Friday from 6-10 p.m.; Saturday from 1-8 p.m.; and Sunday from 1-6 p.m. Other times are available by reservation. For reservations, call the Fort Sill Sports Office at (580) 442-3269 or 442-5623. Impact Zone offers fun throughout the week • The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns Saturday, March 19 with UFC 128. The fights begin at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge. Call 442-0355 for information. • Texas Hold’ Em returns to the Impact Zone on Friday nights in March. Sign-up at 6:30 p.m., the game starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call (580) 442-0355 during regular business hours. • Java Café serves breakfast. Whether you’re powering up after a grueling PT or meeting the ladies for a cup of Starbuck’s coffee, Java Café can help you get your morning started right. Located inside Fort Sill’s Impact Zone, Java Café serves breakfast Monday through Friday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. • The Java Café is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights until 10 p.m. and serves a full menu until close. • Play all your favorite games at the Impact Zone. The IZ has Wii, foos ball, air hockey, pool tables and darts availableto play. Patriot Club Barber Shop offers haircuts to Family & MWR patrons The Barber Shop inside the Patriot Club offers haircuts and styling to men and women, members and non-members. For more information, call 442-0883. Fort Sill Golf Course Mulligan’s Restaurant open to golfers, walk-ins Mulligan’s Restaurant, inside the Fort Sill Golf Club, is open for business. This informal and friendly restaurant is designed to give you exactly what you want-good food, a fun environment and a place to meet friends and family. Mulligan’s offers a complete breakfast menu. Golfers and walk-in customers may choose from a full menu of delicious burgers, sandwiches, and
freshly tossed salad selections during the day. Mulligan’s, the Pro Shop restaurant, is open Tuesday through Sunday. Have your order ready when you get there, by calling it in at (580) 442-5391. Twin Oaks Bowling Center offers specials throughout the week • Monday is bowl for $1.75 all day long. • Tuesday and Thursday are the Bowlopolis family special, starting at 2 p.m.; the last session starts at 8 p.m. Get a lane for up to six people with two hour shoe rental, one large onetopping pizza and two pitchers of soda for $25. • Saturday night is head pin bowling. When a colored pin comes down in the #1 position, get a strike and you will get a coupon for a free game. • All specials at the bowling center are offered on a space-available basis because only 18 or the 36 lanes are currently open due to the fire system construction. Current league play will have first priority and open play will be available on any available lanes. • The center offers party packages starting at $3.25 per person. Call (580) 442-2882 for information. Army Community Service offers Job Search Assistance and Resume Writing Class The Employment Readiness Program at Fort Sill is currently offering resume writing and career planning workshops to help military spouses enhance their job search. The ERP staff provides an overview of employment opportunities in the local community, assistance with federal employment application procedures, assistance in career planning and goal setting. In addition, job seekers will have access to computers for resume and application and a great collection of professional career books for reference. For those about to relocate who desire personal assistance, plan to see the Employment Readiness Program at your installation three months prior to relocation and during the first three months following your arrival at the new duty station. Call 442-4359 or 442-4681 to make your one-on-one appointment or to sign up for workshops. Family and MWR is looking for a few good volunteers Family and MWR is looking for volunteers for many programs across post and for various events throughout the year. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Army Community Service at (580) 4424682. Army Community Service offers Individual Financial Counseling The ACS Financial Readiness program Personal Financial Counseling helps individuals and families manage finances, resolve financial problems and reach long-term goals such as buying a home and
planning for retirement. Take control of your finances, reduce money-related stress and overcome the financial issues of military life. The Personal Financial Counselor can advise you on: Financial planning for deployment and beyond; Military benefits; Pay and entitlements; Individual or Family budgets; spending plans; Credit management and Credit cards; Debt liquidation; Consumer rights; and Military and community resources. The counselor can be reached at 442-3080. Outdoor Adventure Center rents equipment and reserves on-post parks The Outdoor Adventure Center has all the equipment you need to make the most of your outdoor time. The Center also reserves the five on-post picnic areas and parks. Medicine Creek Park, Ambrosia Springs Park, Quinette Park, Rucker Park and the Co-Op Park are available to reserve for your next family outing or unit function at no charge. The Outdoor Adventure Center is located in the RecPlex, 2502 Sheridan Road. Call (580) 355-8270 for more information. Monthly Meetings The next Fort Sill Family and Community Team Session, SillFACTS meeting, is March 1 at the Fort Sill Conference Center beginning at 10 a.m. The meeting serves as a focal point for information exchange on matters of community interest and increases communication and interaction between Fort Sill units/directorates/activities. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact Cheryl Foster at (580) 442-3113. Caravan Club offers field trips for military children birth to 5 and their favorite big person. The Caravan Club is a great way for preschoolers and their families to enjoy educational field trips throughout Lawton Fort Sill, Southwest Oklahoma and North Texas. There are new and exciting trips available every month for military children and their caregivers. There is no cost for this activity, but pre-registration is required by calling 442-6458 or e-mailing lisa.jansenrees@us.army.mil with the name(s) and ages(s) of the children attending and name and cell number of accompanying parent. Newcomers/Start Right Orientation is presented on Tuesdays in Building 4700, Room 216 starting at 8 a.m. This orientation is open to all newly assigned Soldiers and family members. No preregistration is required to attend the briefing. For more information call (580) 442-2360. Volunteer Orientation, for all those interested in volunteering, helps them get started in the Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS). The orientation is conducted on an asneeded-basis. For more information, call ACS at 442-4916. for all those interested in volunteering, to Installation Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers meetings are the first and third Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Fort Sill Conference
Center. The next meetings are March 1 and 15, all who are interested are welcome to attend. Come discover all of the programs offered to Fort Sill’s Single Soldiers and geographical bachelors. For information, call the BOSS president at 442-6346. The Relocation Readiness Program has combined the Waiting Families and Culture Connection Group Meetings. Waiting Families provides support for spouses and families living in the Lawton Fort Sill area while separated from their service member for mission requirements. Culture Connection assists family members from other countries as they transition into the Lawton Fort Sill community. Family members can receive help in obtaining a drivers license, information on English classes, child care and more. For more information, call (580) 442-2360. Upcoming Events: Permits go on sale April 1 for the Post-wide Garage Sale, which is May 5 in the Building 4700 parking lot from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Permits for Family & MWR authorized patrons who wish to seel in the 4700 parking lot cost $15. Permits may be purchased at FMWR Headquarters and Equipment Checkout Center located in the RecPlex, 2502 Sheridan Road. The event is open to the public for shopping. The Fort Sill Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza for children ages 18 months-11 and Exceptional Needs children, on April 23 is not your ordinary Easter Egg Hunt. The Lawton Fort Sill community is invited to come out to Butner/Cowan Field from 11a.m.–2 p.m. and experience a special time of excitement as children “hunt” for those special prize eggs and participate in an array of activities from pony rides, paint ball and inflatables to pictures with the Easter Bunny and so much more. The only cost is food and beverage concessions. The Patriot Club will host an Easter Brunch April 24 and a Mother’s Day Brunch May 8. Watch for more information on these brunches. Fort Sill Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the Fort Sill Stray Pet Facility and Vet Clinic will host the 2011 Inaugural Pooch Plunge May 7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area. The event, held during National Pet Week and Sports and Fitness Awareness Month, will include fun events for dogs and their owners. Events include: a Pooch Plunge into Lake Elmer Thomas, a Tail-wagger Swagger Fun Run/Walk, a Canine Agility Course and much more. All pets must have up-to-date vaccines and shots. Tags and collars must be worn. There is a 2-dog limit per person and owners must pick up after their pet. Donations will be taken for the Fort Sill Stray Pet Clinic at the event. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit www.sillmwr.com or call (580) 442-5858 or 919-2965.