Winter Guide December 2010 - February 2011
Polar Bear Plunge and 5K Run - Jan. 22
Donate some toys to children in need!
December 3 - 21, 2010
Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday Closed
Playroom is available for Kids
Boxes located at Toys for Kids Distribution Center (Bldg 2588, Currie Rd) and PXTRA.
Donations are Accepted. New Toys only Please!
For more information, call (580) 442-6999. Toys for Kids Program Supported By:
CYSS Parent Central Services Parent Central Services is a centralized enrollment location for all CYSS programs. The office is located in Building 4700 (The Welcome Center) and the hours of operation are 7:30 am-4 pm Monday-Friday. For more info on registering for CYSS, call (580) 442-3927 or visit www.sillmwr.com/cyss.html.
Ongoing SKIESUnlimited Classes Piano/Voice Classes emphasize fundamentals of piano while fostering an interest and appreciation for music of all styles. Learning to play the piano can aid in the ability to master music reading for all instruments. Cost $50 monthly. Instructor: Laura Blakenship Location: RecPlex, 2502 Sheridan Rd Tuesday or Wednesday, 30 minute sessions once per week Martial Arts Learn various punches, kicks, and self defense moves. Students will develop and improve discipline and self-confidence. Cost $45 monthly. Instructor: Eric Avance Location: Rinehart Fitness Center
Tuesday & Thursday from 4:305:15 pm (ages 4-5), 5:30-6:15 pm (ages 6-12) and 6:30-7:15 pm (ages 13 and up) Guitar Beginners learn the basics of strings, frets, tuning and proper position. Intermediate level teaches basic chords and recognizing musical intervals by ear. For ages 7-18 years old. Cost $45 monthly for four 1-hour sessions. Instructor: Teddy Bentley Location: Resiliency Training Center (RTC-formerly the RSOC) Monday from 5:30-6:30 pm and 6:30-7:30 pm for beginners; Thursday from 5:30-6:30 pm and 6:307:30 pm for intermediate players Tap Students learn the fundamentals of tap dance while improving coordination and self-confidence. Cost $45 monthly. Instructor: Jordan Mayfield Location: Cooper Child Development Center Monday and Thursday from 5:306 pm (ages 3-5), Thursday from 4-4:45 pm (ages 6-10), and Thursday from 4:45-5:30 pm (ages 11 and up) Hip Hop Dance This class is a fun and energetic introduction to jazz and hip hop dance. Students learn basic jazz technique, stretching, strengthening and basic choreography. Cost $45 monthly.
Instructor: Jordan Mayfield Location: Cooper Child Development Center Monday and Thursday from 6-6:30 pm (ages 3-5), Thursday from 4-4:45 pm (ages 6-10), and Thursday from 4:45-5:30 pm (ages 11 and up) Zumba for Kids This class offers Zumba moves (salsa, cumbia, reggaeton and hip hop) along with high-octane workouts for kids to max out fun and fitness. Cost $25 monthly. Instructor: Diana Faulk Location: Cooper Child Development Center Tuesday from 4:30-5:15 pm for ages five and up Swimming Lessons Location: Rinehart Physical Fitness Center Pool Cost: $35 per student, per session Contact SKIESUnlimited for more information at (580) 442-4831 or visit www.sillmwr.com/pools.html. Baby Sign Language Parents interact during this class in teaching their baby sign language for clear communication of thoughts, wants and needs before speech is developed. For ages 6 months-3 years old. Cost $55 for five-week session. Instructor: Mariam Torres Location: Resiliency Training Center (RTC-formerly the RSOC) January 8-February 5, 2011 from 10-11 am. Registration begins in December.
Cooking Italian Students will learn to prepare traditional main dishes and desserts from Italy. Parents can also join the fun and learn to prepare recipes of the Italian culture! Cost $12 monthly. Instructor: Daniela Scandian Location: School Age Center Every 4th Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (ages 7 and up) *Classes begin in January. Registration begins in December. Ballet In this clas, concentration is placed on fine tuning motor skills, building teamwork, and expanding a sense of spatial awareness. Cost $45 monthly. Instructor: Denise Dauzy Location: RecPlex (2502 Sheridan Road) Tuesday & Thursday 4:45-5:30 p.m. (ages 4-5) and 5:30-6:30 p.m. (ages 6-8) *No classes in December. Classes resume in January. Register in December.
Babysitting Course Teens learn basic child care skills and get certified in CPR and First Aid. Cost is free. Dates and location TBD. Register for classes before the 1st of each month prior to beginning a session. Children must be registered with Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) to participate. Registration is free. Instructors are needed. For more information, contact the SKIESUnlimited Program Specialist at (580) 442-4831 or visit www.sillmwr.com/skies.html.
December Army Community Service Dec. 7 - Snowflake Extravaganza - All Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Families are invited to attend this year’s holiday party. EFMP Families can create crafts, write letters to Santa, enjoy story time and each child receives a gift! Mrs. Claus will make a special appearance! To sign up, call (580) 442-3393.
Dec. 9-10 - 7 Habits of Highly Effective Military Families - 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 Military Families who register by Dec. 2nd receive free child care. Register online at www.sillmwr.com. For more info, call (580) 442-6801.
Business Operations Division (BOD) Dec. 3- December Community Dinner - Cocktails will begin at 5 pm and dinner is at 6 pm at the Patriot Club. The meal is free for club members. The menu includes: Prime Rib, Caesar Salad, Shrimp Scampi, Linguini, Sauteed Mushrooms, Asparagus, Twice Baked Potatoes, Rolls, Hot Cider and Assorted Desserts. Non-members pay $16.50, children 6-12 are $7.75 and children under 5 are free. Please RSVP to mwrm.sill@conus.army.mil or call 442-4120. Dec. 11 - UFC Welterweight Champion, Georges St. Pierre will meet Josh Koscheck in the octagon for the traditional “Ultimate Fighter” end of season match up between the season’s coaches. Watch all the action live on payper-view from ringside seating at the Impact Zone. The fight begins at 9 pm. There is no cover charge for UFC events. Call the Impact Zone for information on all upcoming UFC fights (580) 442-0355.
New Year’s Eve Cosmic Celebration!
at Twin Oaks Bowling Center
December 31, 8 p.m - 1 a.m. Reserve early - limited space available! Tickets on sale at Bowling Center! Call 442-2882 for more information.
$80 per lane
with up to 8 people per lane. Price includes unlimited bowling, shoe rentals, two one-topping pizzas, an order of nachos & four pitchers of soda. Cosmic Bowling - FREE jukebox Limited FREE video games - Door Prizes
Roll in 2011 at Twin Oaks Bowling Center!
Dec. 11-12 - Trees For Troops - In an effort to make the holidays a little brighter, live Christmas trees will be distributed from the Recycle Center for free to Active Duty Military and their Families. The trees are given out on a first come, first serve basis. The schedule for distribution is: Saturday, December 11th from 7:30 am - 5 pm; Sunday, December 12th from 9 am - 5 pm. For more information, call (580) 442-5712. Dec. 31-Jan. 1 - New Year’s Eve Celebration at Twin Oaks Bowling Center from 8 pm - 1 am for all ages. Cost is $80 and includes one lane for eight bowlers, with shoes and unlimited bowling, two 1-topping pizzas, four soda pitchers, and an order of nachos. There will also be champagne and grape juice for the toast along with party favors. For more info, call (580) 4422882. Reservations are required in advance. Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) Learn to Swim 2011 schedule is now available! The cost is $35 for each student. For more information, call the Aquatics Office at (580) 442-6200 or the SKIES Program at (580) 442-4831. Visit www.sillmwr.com for the full 2010-2011 Learn to Swim schedule. Hired Apprentice Program - provides 15-18 years old valuable work experience and workforce preparation training. Terms are 12 weeks in length. Upon successful completion of the term, participants are eligible for a cash award. The Winter Term is December 4th - Feb. 24th. For an application for the Hired! Program, call the Fort Sill Youth Center at (580) 442-5407. Dec. 3, 10, 17 - Money Matters - Youth Center members can participate in the Boys and Girls Club financial curriculum to learn about budgeting, saving, investing, planning for college, credit, and entrepreneurship. This free class takes place from 4-6 pm and members who attend all three classes can apply for a scholarship. For more information, contact the Youth Center director at (580) 442-5959. Dec. 3 - Chickasha Christmas Lights - Youth Center members will take a free trip to Chickasha to view the annual Christmas lighting display. Slots are reserved with signed permission slips only. Members depart from the Youth Center at 6 pm and return at 10 pm. Dec. 4 - The School Age Center will host a 4-H Cooking Camp. For more information, call (580) 442-2844.
Dec. 11 - Holiday in the Park - Youth Center members will travel to Six Flags Over Texas for $35. Members depart from the Youth Center at 10:30 am and return at midnight. Only 45 tickets are available and include a meal ticket. Dec. 14 - SKIESUnlimited Piano Recital at the Frontier Chapel 6 -8 pm. Refreshments will be served. This event is open to public. Dec. 18-Jan. 3 - The Youth Center will be closed for fire alarm maintenance. Youth may return on January 4, 2011. On-post activities will be provided at other locations through out the month for YC Members.
Nye Library Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Story Time and a craft project from 11 am - 12 pm on Wednesdays. Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Kid’s Book Club from 4-5 pm on Wednesdays. Children from grades 3-5 enjoy reading and discussing literature with their peers. Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Story Time and a craft project from 2-3 pm on Thursdays. The program will be the same as Wednesday’s Story Time. Dec. 3 - Puppet Theatre and a craft from 11 am - 12 pm. Dec. 4 - Basic Computer Class from 1-2 pm - Learn how to operate a desktop and laptop computer. Class is limited to 15 participants. This class is free. Register at the Circulation Desk. For more info, call (580) 442-2048 or 3806. Dec. 4 - Our Heroes’ Tree Ornament Workshop from 1-2 pm. Make an ornament celebrating your military hero(es) and hang it on our Library tree. Dec. 5 - Book Club from 2-4 pm - The book to be discussed is One Second After by William R. Forstchen. Bring friends and book recommendations! Dec. 11 - Saturday Matinee at 1 pm showing How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG). Enjoy free juice and popcorn. Dec. 18 - Christmas Make and Take craft project at 2-4 pm for all ages.
Youth Center Activities Dec. 20 - Basketball at Honeycutt Fitness Center Dec. 21 - Skating at the RecHut Dec. 22 - Swimming at Rinehart Fitness Center Dec. 23 - Bowling at Twin Oaks Bowling Center Dec. 27 - Racquetball at Rinehart Fitness Center Dec. 28 - Wii Tournament at Nye Library Dec. 29 - Swimming at Rinehart Fitness Center Dec. 30 - Bowling at Twin Oaks Bowling Center Activities are from 2-4 pm. For registered Youth Center members only. For more info, call 442-5959.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
Bowling Night January 6 February 10 March 3 April 7 May 26 June 16
For more info, call (580) 442-4916.
Twin Oaks Bowling Center 6-8 pm
Auto Crafts Center Dec. 4 - See the movie Fast and the Furious at 1 pm. Dec. 11 - See the movie American Graffiti at 1 pm. Dec. 18 - See the movie Transformers at 1 pm.
Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Dec. 11 - Self Defense Workshop at Rinehart Fitness Center from 12-3 pm. Ages 16 and up are welcome. Learn close engagement tactics, defensive counter measures against chokes and grabs. Instructor is Master Instructor Thomas Felder. For more info, call (580) 442-6175. Free tickets are available for the All-American Bowl on Saturday, January 8 in San Antonio, TX. Limit four tickets per family. For more info, call (580) 442-2020.
January Army Community Service Jan. 11 - EFMP Autism Concepts from 6:30-8 pm at the Resiliency Training Center. Learn about Severe Problem Behavior. Open to the public.
Jan. 12 - Resume Writing Class at 9:30 am. For more info, call the Employment Readiness Program (ERP) at (580) 442-4681. Jan. 19 - Federal Employment 101 class at 9:30 am through ERP. Learn about the Federal hiring process and where and how to apply. For more info, call 442-4916. Jan. 20 - EFMP Tell Me A Story event featuring the book Giraffes Can’t Dance. Enjoy fun activities and a snack from 5:30-7:30 pm. To sign up, call at (580) 442-4916. Jan. 22 - PAIRS (Practical Application of Relationship Skills) at the Resiliency Training Center from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Offers practical, proven tools to increase marital bonding and satisfaction. Register on-line at www.sillmwr.com. Childcare is available at no cost for Military Families registered two weeks prior to class. Participants receive a workbook and tool prompt cards. For more info, call Family Advocacy Program (FAP) at (580) 442-6801. This event is open to the public and is free of charge. Jan. 28-29 - 8 Habits of a Successful Marriage at the Resiliency Training Center from 9 am - 4:30 p.m. Teaches practical and applicable principles to help military couples thrive. Based on the best-selling books by Stephen Covey. Register online at www.sillmwr.com or call (580) 442-6801 for more info.
Jan. 25 - EFMP Autism Concepts from 11:30 am - 1 pm at the Resiliency Training Center. Learn about Evidence-Based Play.
Adventure Travel Jan. 16-20 - 4 nights in Las Vegas at the Imperial Palace for $429 per person plus tax, which includes air fare from Oklahoma City. For more info, call (580) 250-4040 or visit www.adv-travel.com. Business Operations Division (BOD) Jan. 7 - NCOA hosts First Friday in the Backbone Lounge at the Patriot Club. Jan. 7 - January Community Dinner - Cocktails will begin at 5 pm and dinner is at 6 pm at the Patriot Club. The meal is free for club members. The menu includes: Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon, Baked Ribs, White Rice, Spinach Salad w/Strawberries, Macaroni and Cheese, Honey-Glazed Carrots, Rolls, Beverage and Assorted Desserts. Non-members pay $16.50, children 6-12 are $7.75 and children under 5 are free. Please RSVP to mwrm.sill@ conus.army.mil or call 442-4120. Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) Registration for 2nd-5th graders interested in the Youth Sports Basketball Cheer program ends Dec. 17th. The cost is $40 and 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. Registration for Youth Sports Soccer, Flag Football, Baseball, Girls Softball, Coach Pitch and T-Ball for ages 3-12 begins in January. Seasons begin in March. For more info, call Youth Sports at (580) 442-5926 or visit Webtrac at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil. Jan. 7 - Special openings at Grierson CDC and the School Age Center from 7-11 pm. Jan. 22. - Special opening at Grierson CDC from 9 am - 1 pm. Jan. 21-22 - School Age Center Lock-In from 8 pm - 8 am for a fee of $20
for grades 1-5. For more info, call (580) 442-2844.
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Jan. 2-30 - Book Blitz - Read for fun and prizes! The top two readers from each category - child, teen and adult will win a prize. Registration forms, reading logs and contest rules will be available the library. Reading logs will be due by 6 pm on January 31st. Prizes will be awarded on January 31st at 7 pm. Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 - Story Time and a craft project from 11 am-12 pm on Wednesdays. Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 - Kid’s Book Club from 4-5 pm on Wednesdays. Children from grades 3-5 enjoy reading and discussing literature with their peers.
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 - Story Time and a craft project from 2-3 pm on Thursdays. Jan. 8 - Saturday Matinee at 1 pm showing the movie Alice in Wonderland (PG) based on the book by Lewis Carroll. Enjoy free juice and popcorn. Jan. 9 - Book Club from 2-4 pm. The book to be discussed is The Dogs of Babel by Carolyn Parkhurst. A book club member will provide the snacks. Bring book recommendations and friends! Jan. 14 - Puppet Theatre and a craft from 11 am - 12 pm. Jan. 30 - Book Blitz ends and all reading logs for this competition must be turned in at Nye Library by 6 pm on the 31st. The top two readers from each group (child, teen and adult ) will be awarded their prizes at 7 pm on Jan. 31.
Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Jan. 11 - Intramural Basketball begins at the Rinehart Fitness Center. For more info, call (580) 442-5623 or 3269 or www.sillmwr.com/sports.html. Jan. 22 - Polar Bear Plunge and 5K Run takes place at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area (LETRA). The 5K Run begins at 8 a.m. and the Plunge begins at 9 a.m. Race registration is $15 for ID card holders and $20 for Civilians. Registration on event day increases by $5. Registrants receive a T-shirt, a goodie bag, refreshments and get a chance to win door prizes. TOO CHICKEN TO PLUNGE?? You can still participate in the 5K Run and participate in the Costume Contest. There will be a $200 EZ Go gas card prize for the best costume. Register at http://www.sillmwr.com
February Army Community Service Feb. 5 - EFMP field trip to the Omniplex in Oklahoma City for EFMP Families. For more info and to sign up, call (580) 442-4916. Feb. 15 - EFMP Autism Concepts from 6:30-8 pm at the Resiliency Training Center. Learn about food intervention. Open to the public. Feb. 12 - Couplehood - from 9 am - 4:30 pm at the Resiliency Training Support Center (formerly the RSOC). Register on-line at www.sillmwr.com. Child care is available at no cost for Military Families registered two weeks prior to class. Participants receive a workbook and tool prompt cards. For more info, call (580) 442-6801. Feb. 16 - Job Search Class at the Resiliency Training Center (formerly the RSOC) provided by Employment Readiness Program. This class is free. For more info and to sign up, call (580) 442-4681. Feb. 26 - Cherish the Gift of Love and Security - from 9 am - 3 pm at the Resiliency Training Center. Life skills development for personal growth, marriage, parenting and coping with military life. Free on-site child care is offered. For more info, call (580) 442-6801. Register online at www. sillmwr.com.
Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3 Germany 10 am CONUS 1 pm Iraq 2:30 pm Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10 Korea 10 am Hawaii 1 pm Alaska 2:30 pm Briefings are for Soldiers and Families relocating to the above duty stations. For more info, call (580) 442-4916.
Business Operations Division (BOD) Feb. 4 - 6th ADA Brigade hosts First Friday in the Backbone Lounge at the Patriot Club. Feb. 4 - February Community Dinner - Cocktails will begin at 5 pm and dinner is at 6 pm at the Patriot Club. The meal is free for club members. The menu includes: Beef Willington, Baked Herbed Chicken, Baby Baker Potatoes, Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce, Mandarin Oranges, Baby Greens and Sugared Walnut Salad, Chocolate Fountain, Rolls and Beverages. Non-members pay $16.50, children 6-12 are $7.75 and children under 5 are free. Please RSVP to mwrm.sill@conus.army.mil or call 442-4120. Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) Special openings at Grierson CDC on Feb. 4 from 7-11 pm and Feb. 12 from 9 am - 1 pm. Special openings at School Age Center on Feb. 20. Feb. 4 - Hired! Program application deadline for the Spring term. For more info, call (580) 442-5407. Feb. 11 - Valentine’s Day Dance at the School Age Center from 7-9 pm. Feb. 11 - Sweet Heart Dance from 7-9 pm at the Youth Center.
Sweetheart Dance costs $5 and is reserved for Youth Center members only. Feb. 11-12 - Lock In at the Youth Center from 10 pm - 8 am for $15. For Youth Center members only. Only 30 slots available. Feb. 14 - Parent and Child Valentine’s Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am at the School Age Center. Feb. 24 - Black History Program at the School Age Center from 4-5 pm.
Nye Library Feb. 1-28 - Black History Month Exhibit of influential African-Americans available for viewing through the month at the Nye Library. Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - Story Time and a craft project from 11 am - 12 pm on Wednesdays. Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - Kid’s Book Club from 4-5 pm on Wednesdays. Children from grades 3-5 enjoy reading and discussing literature with their peers. Feb. 3 - Chinese New Year Make and Take from 4:30-6 pm. Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 - Story Time and a craft project from 11 am-12 pm on Wednesdays. Feb. 5 - Saturday Matinee at 1 pm showing the movie Mulan (PG) based on the old Chinese poem “The Ballad of Mulan.” Enjoy free juice and popcorn. Feb. 6 - Book Club from 2-4 pm. The book to be discussed is The Dogs of Babel by Carolyn Parkhurst. A book club member will provide the snacks. Bring book recommendations and friends! Feb. 12 - Valentine Make and Take from 1-3 pm. Feb. 18 - Puppet Theatre and a craft from 11 am - 12 pm. Feb. 24 - Science Explosion from 4:30-5:30 pm. Explore the exciting world of science with hands-on experiments.
Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Feb. 19 - Indoor Triathlon at Rinehart Fitness Center. This free event includes a 20-Minute Swim, 20-Minute Bike Ride and a 20-Minute Run for males and females ages 18-34, 35-39 and 40 and up. Register online at www.sillmwr.com. Same day registration available from 7-7:30 am at Rinehart Fitness Center. For more info, call (580) 919-2965.
Adventure Travel Feb. 9-13 - 4 Nights at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Golf Resort in Jamaica for adults and couples only for $899 per person. Fly from DallasFort Worth. Cost includes air, all meals, all beverages, non-motorized water sports, taxes, tips and airport transfers. Travel deals for Summer 2011 from Adventure Travel in the Exchange: July 3-10, 7-day European cruise from Barcelona, Spain to Monaco, Italy and back to Spain for $749 per person, excluding port charges, air fare and taxes; July 24-31, 7-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean from San Juan, Puerto Rico making stops in St. Thomas, Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and St. Maarten for $760 per person, excluding port charges, air fare and taxes. For more info, visit www.adv-travel.com.
Hired! The Hired! Apprenticeship Program provides 15-18 year-old youth valuable work experience and workforce preparation training. The Spring Term (February 26 – May 20) application deadline is February 4. Participants will have the opportunity to explore secondary education options and a variety of career paths. Hired! offers teens valuable experiences and trainings to better equip each participant with the skills needed for a highly-competitive job market. Examples of exploratory career fields in the Hired! Apprenticeship program: Library & Information Science, Child & Youth Development, Sports & Fitness Management, Information Technology, Engineering, Financial Management, Program Development, and Health Care. Upon successful completion of the term, students are eligible for a cash award. Visit the Hired! web page: http://www.sillmwr.com/hired.html or call (580) 442-5407 for more information.
EDGE offers after-school enrichment activities for elementary, middle and high school students. Activities include bowling, scrapbooking, arts and crafts, backpacking, mountain biking, tennis designing gift cards and more! Register at Parent Central Services in Building 4700 or call (580) 442-3927. School Support Services assists Military Families with information on the 17 surrounding public schools, four private schools and the Garrison. The school liaison officers (SLOs) gather and distribute information and coordinate STARBASE and the Army Partnership with Local Area Schools (APLAS). STARBASE is a math and science program for 5th graders to renew their interest in the subjects. APLAS services Kindergarten-12th graders with mentoring, leadership and parent involvement. For more info, call (580) 442-4190.
Fort Sill Child Development Centers
Grierson CDC
Tincher CDC
Cooper CDC
Hourly and full day child care Part Day Toddler and Preschool Programs Lawton Public School Preschool Program Kindergarten Before and After School Care for Kindergarten For more info, call (580) 442-3927 or visit www.sillmwr.com/cyss.html.