USAG: FORT WAINWRIGHT VOLUME 2, ISSUE 12 | December 2015
December 2 Tree lighting Ceremony
http://wainwright.armymwr.com/ Directorate of Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation
December 31 New Years Eve Rock &Bowl
Sponsored in part by:
Thursday, Dec 31 2015 8PM - 1 AM
DJ, Cosmic Bowl, food & drink specials, party favors and of course a countdown and a toast to ring in 2016.
$15 per person! (Regular shoe rental rates apply) Reservations required. For more information call: 353-2654 3702 Santiago Ave. Bldg. 3702 Ft. Wainwright, AK 99703
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Make your own
Gingerbread House
LFCAC, Bldg. 1044
December 5 2:00-4:00pm $9 per house.
For more information, call 353-7755. Pre-register for this event as SPACE IS LIMITED.
December 5 from 2-4 p.m. at the Carlson Center Admission is FREE and open to the community.
December 5 from 2-4 p.m. at the Carlson Center Call (907) 632-3011 to volunteer or for more information. 4 Admission is FREE and open to the community.
T H E D E PA R T M E N T O F D E F E N S E ’ S A R M E D F O R C E S E N T E R TA I N M E N T P R E S E N T S
THE CHRIS WALKER BAND
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Date: 10 December 2015 Time: Show starts at 8pm Location: Warrior Zone, Ft Wainwright Date, Time and Location subject to change. See ArmedForcesEntertainment.com
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Outdoor Recreation’s December 2015 Trips
INTRO TO BELAY CLASS
Dec 3rd, 10th, 17th 5:30 to 7pm Location: ODR Price: FREE
DOLLAR CLIMB
Dec 4th 11am to 7pm Location: ODR Price: $1 per person
BUDDY CLIMB
Dec 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 11am to 7pm Location: ODR Price: $4 per person with a buddy
SNOWMACHINE SAFETY COURSE
Dec 5th 9 am and 1 pm Location: ODR Price: $15
BURBOT FISHING EVENINGS
Dec 4th, 5th 5:30pm to 8:30pm Location: Tanana River Price: $30 **Alaskan Fishing License Required!
BEGINNERS XC SKIING Dec 5th 10am to 5pm Location: UAF Trails System Price: $30
FAMILY WINTER SKILL SERIES: CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Dec 8th 5:30pm to 8pm Location: Glass Park Price: $10
WOMEN IN THE WILDERNESS: NIGHT SKI
Dec 11th 5:30pm to 8:30pm Location: Goldstream Valley Price: $20
ICE CLIMBING TRIP
Dec 12th 8am to 6pm Location: Dragonfly or Fox Falls Price: $50
COMPEAU TRAIL SNOWMACHINE TRIP Dec 12th 8am to 5pm Location: Compeau Trail Price: $80
FAMILY NIGHT SNOWSHOE AND HOT CHOCOLATE Dec 18th 5:30pm to 8pm Location: TBD Price: $10
LOCAL ½ DAY SNOWMACHINE TRIP Dec 19th 9 am and 1 pm Location: ODR Price: $35
VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT DAY: SKIING
Dec 19th 10am to 5pm Location: UAF Trails Price: Free to those that have volunteered a minimum of 3 times with ODR
FAMILY ½ DAY SNOWMACHINE TRIP
Dec 26th 8am and 5pm Location: ODR Price: $35
GO. EXPLORE.
For Complete Trip Details and to Reserve Your Spot, Call us at 361-6349 or stop by the Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg. 4050. 6
FAMILY & MWR HOLIDAY HOURS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2015
THUR, DEC 24 CHRISTMAS EVE
FRI, DEC 25 CHRISTMAS DAY FEDERAL HOLIDAY
THUR, DEC 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE
FRI JAN 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES
0730-1630
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
AUTO SKILLS
1130-1730
CLOSED
1130-1730
CLOSED
BIRCH HILL SKI & SNOWBOARD
1200-1930
CLOSED
1200-1930
CLOSED
CHENA BEND GOLF COURSE
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CYSS CENTRAL REGISTRATION
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CDC I
0600-1800
CLOSED
0600-1800
CLOSED
CDC II
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
FAMILY CHILD CARE (FCC) OFFICE
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
FISCHER SKEET RANGE
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
FMWR ADMINISTRATION
0800-1700
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
LAST FRONTIER COMMUNITY CENTER
0800-1500
CLOSED
0800-1500
CLOSED
MELAVEN FITNESS CENTER
1100-1700
CLOSED
1100-1700
CLOSED
MELAVEN SWIM CENTER
1100-1700
CLOSED
1100-1700
CLOSED
NUGGET LANES BOWLING CENTER
1100-1500
CLOSED
2000-0100
CLOSED
OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER
1100-1500
CLOSED
1100-1500
CLOSED
PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER
0800-1800
CLOSED
0800-1800
CLOSED
PFC ICE RINK
1330-1600
CLOSED
1330-1600
CLOSED
POST LIBRARY
1000-1400
CLOSED
1000-1400
CLOSED
SCHOOL-AGE CENTER
0600-1800
CLOSED
0600-1800
CLOSED
YOUTH CENTER
1400-1800
CLOSED
1400-1900
CLOSED
YOUTH SPORTS & FITNESS
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
SKIES (INSTRUCTIONAL)
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
1600-2300
CLOSED
1600-2300
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WARRIOR ZONE
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NUGGET LANES BOWLING CENTER DECEMBER EVENTS
ARMY VS NAVY!
FREE GAMES FOR A’S!
It’s Army vs Navy live from Baltimore, MD. Drink and Appetizer Specials in the Goldrush Lounge.
Show us an “A” on a current assignment (within last 30 days) or current report card (within last 30 days) and we give you a free game. K through 12. One free game per visit. Regular shoe rental rates apply.
December 12th
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY! December 13th
$10.00 Rent-a-Lane Special all day. Celebrate your children or your very own inner child and enjoy a complimentary Christmas Cookie. Regular shoe rental rates apply.
WINTER BOGO
December 23rd 11am - 8pm
Come visit with us and enjoy Buy One, Get One Free (BOGO) Bowling! Regular shoe rental rates apply.
COSMIC BOWL
Fri & Sat 9 pm - 12:30 am
Join us for an awesome entertainment experience! Stylish Cosmic Bowling is a total sensory overload, and an unforgettably good time! Reservations recommended.
ROCK’N’BOWL SATURDAY NIGHTS!
Saturdays, 9 pm - 12:30 am DJ, Dancing, Karaoke and FUN!
WIN-A-GAME BOWLING! Wed – Fri, 11 am – 5 pm
Try your skill at striking a frame with a colored head-pin and winning a Free Game! Just $2.75 per game! Regular shoe rental rates apply.
Wed – Fri, 3 – 6 pm
MOTHERLODE CAFÉ SPECIAL
Fantastic French Dip!$10.00 Tender roast beef piled high on a six inch hoagie roll served au jus with a side of french fries and large fountain drink. Don’t forget to try our fresh baked cookies! Now available warm from the oven all day!
GOLDRUSH LOUNGE Drink special, Christmastini!
Grey Goose Vodka layered with Goldschlager and a candy cane stir stick! Perfect for your Christmas celebration . Come in and enjoy our big screen TVs with great appetizers and a fine selection of craft beers on tap, top shelf liquors, free billiards and Wi-Fi!
NEW YEAR’S EVE ROCK & BOWL! December 31st, 8pm – 1am
DJ, Cosmic Bowling, food & drink specials, party favors and of course a countdown and a toast to ring in 2016. Reservations required.
NUGGET LANES BOWLING BLDG 3702 907-353-2654 8
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For more information, call 353-7223.
E L 2015 - 2016 DU E ICE H C S SKATING
December 21, 2015 - January 4, 2016 1:30 - 4 p.m. daily Closed on December 25th and January 1st
Normal prices with the exception of December 24th and 31st Free skate rentals .
Visit us online at http://wainwright.armymwr.com/
Saturday December 19 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Physical Fitness Center Bldg. 3709
Two hour fitness class Consisting
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DECEMBER CLASSES AT MELAVEN FITNESS CENTER INTERVAL CONDITIONING** Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 11:30 a.m. Class Fee: $3 per class
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING** Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 14:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m. Class Fee: $3 per class
BASIC STRENGTH & CONDITIONING** Tuesday, Thursday, 4:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Class Fee: $3 per class
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ORIENTATION** Tuesday: 6:15 p.m., Thursday: 12 p.m.
MELAVEN PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 353-1994.
DECEMBER CLASSES AT THE PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER INSANITY CLASS* Mondays 5 p.m. Class Fee: $6 per class *Punch Cards are available. 10 punches for $57.50
HOUR OF POWER: GROUP STRENGTH** Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12 to 12:45 p.m. Class Fee: $3 per class
GROUP CYCLING** Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:30a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. SPORTS & FITNESS All events are held in Building 3709. For more information, call 353-7223. Visitand usactivities at http://wainwright.armymwr.com/
POST FITNESS CENTER
ICE RINK
INTRAMURALBASKETBALL
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ADMISSION - OPEN RECREATIONAL SKATING AGE INDIVIDUAL DAILY FEE • 4 years & under ......................................................................FREE • 5 - 17 years .......................................................................... $2.50 • Adults ................................................................................... $3.50 • Family of 4 or more ............................................................. $8.00 • Skate Rental (pair) ................................................................ $1.50
LUNCH HOUR SKATING
($1.50 skating fee plus skate rental)
• Monday and Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m............. Open Skate • Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. ..............Stick Hockey • Holiday and School Breaks ....................................... CANCELLED
REC HOCKEY
(Authorized DoD ID cardholders/ No guests)
• Sunday ..................................................................... 4:15 - 6 p.m. • Fee..........................................................$3.50 daily, goalies free
ICE RINK RENTAL The ice rink is available to rent for birthday parties, hockey, unit parties and other group skating activities. Reservations must be made in advance.
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Tournament Dates Dec.14th - 18th, 2015
Eligibility: Tournament is open to all Battalions assigned or attached to Fort Wainwright, Alaska that includes Active Duty personnel only.
Registration is located at the Physical Fitness Center 353-7294 or (7223)
BOSS Bar Room Games December 11 Registration Deadline Dec 4
6pm - 8pm At Warrior zone
BOSS Christmas Gift wrapping December 20
ARMY FAMILY COVENANT: Keeping the Promise
1pm - 3pm At PX Food Court
LEARN TO MASTER LIVING IN THE HEART OF ALASKA AT THE
Newcomer’s Orientation
2015
WHEN: Meet the people who are going to help you have fun and maximize your assignment at Fort Wainwright.
WHERE:
Last Frontier Community Activity Center, Bldg. 1044
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WHEN:
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. DEC 16, 2015
December 10, 2015 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Last Frontier Community Activity Center, Bldg. 1044
Learn the survival tips that will keep you from losing appendages. This briefing prepares and educates soldiers, family member and new employees on how to be successful during Alaskan winters. Briefing includes: • Preparing your vehicle for winter
• Pet care • Winter driving techniques • Summer and winter activities in your winterdarts, kit in the car Teams of two will compete• What into carry pool, Table • Cultural awareness • Proper clothing • Wildlife safety and more! Tennis, foosball and Call of duty. • Caring for your pets in the cold You can Civilian attire is recommended and families highly encouraged toown. attend. compete onare your Prizes will be awarded to For more information please call 353-4227 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 353-7298.
the two top teams and two top players.
Open to all BOSS Soldiers (Single/Single with Dependants/Geobachelors) For more information find your BOSS rep or contact BOSS at 907.353.7648 ARMY FAMILY COVENANT: Keeping the Promise
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Struggling with homework assignments and need one on one help? Just looking for a quiet comfortable place to do homework after school? Come join the Youth Center for Power Hour. During Power Hour the Youth Center offers a quiet and relaxed environment where Youth are free to work on homework on their own or receiving one on one help from our knowledgeable staff.
Visit us at http://wainwright.armymwr.com/
MOOSERCISE
18 MONTHS - 36 MONTHS Monday & Wednesdays 10 - 10:45 am or Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 to 5:45 pm 3 YEARS - 5 YEARS Mondays & Wednesdays 11 - 11:45 am or Tuesdays & Thursdays 6 to 6:45 pm
Sessions located at the SKIES Unlimited Lower Level in BLDG 1045 $45/Month
Exciting and energetic exercise program available to promote your child’s physical fitness in a fun and safe environment.
Any questions regarding this program, please call (907) 353-7482 or (907) 590-2010
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Art Martial Fun Classes Classes Arts Classes
SIGN UP TODAY!
To register, call 353-7713. For information on specific classes, call 353-3220.
SKIES is for ages 2 yrs to 18 yrs
To register, call 353-7713. For information on specific classes, call 353-3220.
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BEGINN ING DRAWIN G & PAINTI NG $50
TAEKWOND O CLAS $60/MONTH SES Mon & Fri, 4:3 Meets at Yo 0-5:30 p.m. uth Center
MOMMY & ME LEARN TO SEW! $45
Saturday 10:30-11 s: :30 a.m.
Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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FREE CLASSE
offered Learn to Sew 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays Painting and g win Dra p.m. Fridays 4-5:30 Youth Center. Sign up at theLIMITED. SPACE
GLASS MOSAIC/ STAINED GLASS $50
Saturdays: . 3:30-4:30 p.m
SKIES Exploration Tuesdays 1-5 yr olds Noon-12:45 p.m. $45 per month
SKIES UNLIMITED IS LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS IN: Music, Arts & Crafts, Language Skills, Digital Photography, Video Media or other life skills. If you are interested, call 353-3220 for more details.
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Christmas Break Begins Dec 21
Activities include Ice Skating, Bowling, Laser Tag, Facility Activities and Educational Field Trips and more! Registered CYSS Youth (Grades K to 6) School Age Center, Bldg. 4166 For more information, call 361.7394
Visit us online at http://wainwright.armymwr.com/
ABUSE. SADD
Domestic Violence Victims have options. Call 799-9770. To report incidents of Child or Domestic Abuse, contact 353-7535 (24/7). For Sexual Assault reporting, please call (907)231-7432 (24/7).
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SOLDIERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING
353-6610 For a free ride home.
Military & Family Life Consultants
MFLC
Weekend Hours: Friday and Saturday, 2300 to 0400
Confidential Assistance for short time problem resolution: marriage/relationship stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other daily life issues.
Also Training and Holiday Weekend Hours
388-2553
Brought to you by Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers.
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Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Facilities
FAMILY AND MWR FACILITIES HOURS OF OPERATION 1 ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE Bldg. 3401, p 353-4227 M-F 0730-1600 Sa-Su Closed Family Resource Center M-F 0800-1600
2 AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS CENTER Bldg. 3730, p 353-7436 M 1130-2030 T-W Closed Th-F 1130-2030 Sa 0900-1730 Su 1130-2030 Tow Service (24/7): 590-1716
3 BIRCH HILL SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA Bldg. 1172, p 353-1998 p 353-6795 F-Su 1200-1930
4 CHENA BEND GOLF COURSE Bldg.2092, p 353-6223 Closed for the Season
5 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I (CDC I) Bldg. 4024, p 361-4190 M-F 0600-1800 Sa-Su Closed
6 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER II (CDC II) Bldg 4176, p 361-9056 Closed
7 CYSS PARENT CENTRAL SERVICES Bldg. 1049 #2 p 353-7713/7826 M-F 0800-1700 1300-1400 Closed Sa, Su Closed
9 LAST FRONTIER COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER (LFCAC) Bldg. 1044, p 353-7755 M-Th 0800-2000 F 0800-2100 Sa 1300-2100 Su 1300-1800 LASER TAG Th 1500-1900 F 1500-2000 Sa 1300-2000 Su 1300-1700 Effective Oct 1
10 LIBRARY Bldg. 3700, p 353-2642 M-F 1000-1600 Sa, Su Closed Holidays Closed
11 MELAVEN FITNESS CENTER Bldg. 3452, p 353-1994 Mo-Fri: 0500-2030 Sa 1000-1800 Su Closed MELAVEN SWIM CENTER (TEMPORARY) Bldg. 3452, p 353-1994 Tue-Fri 0500-0800 1100-1500 Saturday (Lessons & Lap Swim only) 1145-1230 Open Swim: 1230-1730 Su, M Closed Opens Oct 15
12 8 FISCHER SKEET RANGE Bldg. 1171, p 353-7869 Call for reservations 353-7688
NAF CIVILIAN PERSONNEL Bldg. 1045, p 353-6356 M-F 0730-1130 1230-1600 Sat, Su Closed
15 NUGGET LANES BOWLING CENTER ldg. 3702, p 353-2654 M-T Closed W, Th 1100-2200 F 1100-0100 Sa 1100-0100 Su 1100-2100 GOLD RUSH LOUNGE M-T Closed W-Th 1700-2200 F-Sa 1500-0100 Su 1500-2100 MOTHER LODE CAFE M-T Closed W-Th 1100-1400 1600-2100 F 1100-2300 Sa 1200-2300 Su 1200-2000 Effective Sep 16
16 OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER (ORC) Bldg. 4050, p 361-6349 Tue-Sat 1100-1900 Sun-Mon Closed Effective Oct 1
18 SCHOOL AGE CENTER (SAC) Bldg. 4166, p 361-7394 M-F 0600-1800 Sa-Su Closed
13 SOLDIER FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (SFAC) Bldg. 3414, p 353-7322 M-F 0800-1600 Sa, Su Closed
12 SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES Bldg. 1045, Rm. 27 p 353-9377 M-F 0900-1800 Sa-Su Closed
12 UNIT FUNDS Bldg. 1045, p 353-7765 M-F 0800-1700 Sa-Su Closed
17 PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER (PFC) Bldg. 3709, p 353-7223 M-F 0530-2130 Sa, Su 0900-1900 PFC ICE RINK M-Th 1130-1300 Fri: 1730-1945 Sa, Su: 1330-1600 Effective Oct 10
19 WARRIOR ZONE Bldg. 3205, p 353-1087 GAMING M-Th 1600-2300 F-Sa 1600-0100 Su 1200-2100 SPORTS BAR M-Th 1700-2230 W Closed F-Sa 1630-0030 Su 1200-2030
12 PRIVATE ORGANIZATION ADVISOR Bldg. 1045, p 353-7765 M-F 0800-1700 Sa, Su Closed
20 YOUTH CENTER Bldg. 4109, p 361-5437 M-Fr 1300-1900 Sat, Su Closed \
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YOUTH SPORTS & FITNESS Bldg. 1049 #2 p 353-7482 M-F 0900-1700 Sa, Su Closed
CHENA BEND GOLF LODGE
GRAND OPENING
Refreshments, DJ, Prizes and Pro-Shop Deals
Check out our new programs Snow Shoes and Cross Country Ski Rentals Golf Simulators Demonstrations and Lessons Family and MWR Fort Wainwright
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