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MWR Magnifier - Fall 2016 Edition Summer is in full swing and fall is right around the corner. Children are going back to school and September brings one of my favorite events of the year, Oktoberfest! In this edition, you will learn more about our fall activities, programs, and upcoming events for you and your family. We want to be your First Choice for all quality of life services. Providing superior customer service is very important to us. Our facilities and programs are part of Team Redstone’s benefit package. Redstone Arsenal Family and MWR has many award-winning services available from recreation, sports and fitness, child and youth activities, golf, bowling, clubs, arts and crafts, library, and more! For more information on any of our programs or events, please visit us online at www.redstonemwr.com. Sincerely,
Derrick E. Gould Director, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation
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Call (256) 955-7250 When you become a Family and MWR Sponsor or Advertiser, you provide for more information your company an unique opportunity to connect with the military market. Through on sponsorships. sponsorship, you can increase your corporation’s awareness, sales, and ROI by strategically aligning your brand with a target audience. Partnering with Family and MWR provides you a marketing platform for you to reach a key demographic while providing fun, entertaining, and engaging ways for you to get involved. Differentiate yourself from your competitors by developing long lasting, personal relationships, generating audience interest and loyalty, creating positive awareness, and establishing name recognition. #BigBenefits #MakingImpressionsCount
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DEMOGRAPHICS
39,000 + employees
18,000 Army Contractors 20,000 DoD Civilians 1,100 Military
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Words from our Sponsors
BOEING: Boeing is a proud partner with Team Redstone and Family and MWR in support of the soldiers, civilians, families and retirees of our community. Through our partnership with the Family and MWR, we are able to not only enrich the communities in which we work and live, but we are also able to give back to those who have sacrificed so much for us. - Bill Phillips, Bowing Vice President, Army/SOF and Huntsville Customer Engagement Fox 54: Redstone Family and MWR is one our station’s most valuable partners. Participating in the family oriented events allows us the opportunity to interact with our viewers in person. Being supportive of our military men and women is very important to FOX54. Our relationship with Redstone Family and MWR allows us to demonstrate that support. - Dean Jones, Creative Services Director 94.1 WHRP: The partnership with Family & MWR has been unmeasurable. It has allowed WHRPFM ~ 94.1 access to a community that would have been otherwise unavailable. As a result of our partnership everyone knows who we are and what we represent at the events. A sponsorship with Family & MWR is a great investment. Sometimes the word “priceless” is over used, however in this case, working with the military community has been “priceless.” - Toni Terrell, Program Director
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in Michigan, but have lived in several locations because of my military career. After serving for over 22 years I retired from the Army, and hang up my boots and French horn.
I worked at Ft. Huachuca Arts and Crafts Center and in 2014 moved to Huntsville to work for the Redstone Arsenal Arts and Crafts Center and to be closer to my mom who lives in Florida.
back to my fellow military and Redstone community through custom picture framing. I have had the honor of creating designs for a variety of certificates, achievement awards, personal mementoes as well as retirement shadow boxes.
time I enjoy road biking, visiting my mother and herding my three fur babies, also referred to as cats!
hope to travel in my back yard, the States to see Mt. Rushmore, Black Hills, and Arches National Parks to name a few. I also want to try hot air ballooning and hiking the Appalachian Trail.
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Family and MWR Memberships THE LINKS AT REDSTONE
Whether you’re new to golf or have been playing for a long time, there are benefits to becoming a Links at Redstone member, such as enjoying unlimited golf and other club advantages. If you are needing help with your game, trying to establish your handicap, or looking for your next set of clubs, our PGA Certified Golf Professionals are available to assist you. The Links is also the only AFGL certified FootGolf course in North Alabama. The main reason for joining, aside from the social advantages, is because it makes sense financially. Additionally, you have the opportunity to participate in a variety of tournaments, special events, and sales throughout the year.
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As if playing bingo wasn’t already fun, the membership offerings make it hard to pass up.
Members receive all Family and MWR benefits plus:
You hit the jackpot when you become a member of Challenger Bingo. For only $15 a month, you and your family recieve all the Family and MWR benefits plus added bingo benefits. Friday nights are even more fun for members with a free bronze level pack during our new Bingo Member Night. Challenger Bingo members also receive 10% off at the register. New this August, all new members and returning members that bring in their membership reciept will recieve a Challenger Bingo Gift Certificate of equal value.
20% Discount for Yearly Events Easter Brunch Mother’s Day Brunch 10% Discount for Special Programs and Events Comedy Night Soldatenstube Night
Veteran’s Membership 100% disabled veterans receive a free membership
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60
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To process your Veteran’s Membership today, follow these simple steps below:
Contact the Membership Office to schedule an appointment. On the day of the appointment, bring a copy of your DD Form 214 depicting an Honorable Discharge.
The Summit at Redstone offers two types of memberships. Our membership program open to the entire Redstone Community is $18 per month. Our Sponsored Guest Membership offering is $21 per month. Anyone that is a current MWR patron can sponsor up to 3 guests (friend, co-worker, or neighbor) for this program.
ACCESS TO MWR FACILITIES
Membership grants you access to many MWR facilities and services. Arts & Crafts Flying Aquatics Golf Auto Skills Outdoor Recreation Bingo Library Bowling Print Shop Catering SKIES Unlimited Dining Special Events Firehouse Pub Youth Sports Fitness
MEMBERSHIP OFFICE
Pershing Welcome Center - 3443 Aerobee Road (256) 313-4006 www.RedstoneMWR.com
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FAMILY AND MWR
FALL
Celebrate autumn this year on Redstone Arsenal with events and activities for all.
INTO FUN Firehouse Pub
Texas Hold’em
EVERY FRIDAY
5:30 p.m.
Family Paint Party Boot Camps Join us at 8:30 a.m. for 2 hours of fun and sweat at Pagano Gym. FIT FOR FITNESS SEPTEMBER 3 BEAT THE BULGE NOVEMBER 19
(256) 876-2943
9/11 Run Our 6th annual 9/11 commemorative 10k run will be held on September 10. ADVANCE REGISTRATION $25, INCLUDES SHIRT
Visit us online at RedstoneMWR.com to stay up-to-date about all of our events and programs.
$35 DAY OF RACE
(256) 876-2943
Join us for our 2nd annual family paint party at 10 a.m. Bring your own jar, jug, or can and customize it with us. Cost is only $10 per person and includes decoration/paint supplies and snack. All ages welcome! No experience needed.
Live Music After work, relax and enjoy live music at the Firehouse Pub from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. THE ZOOKS AUGUST 26 SEPTEMBER 30 OCTOBER 28
Starting in August, patrons recieve an opportunity to win a fully loaded electronic bingo computer for every Card of the Month purchased. Patrons must be present during monthly drawings.
DOVE SEASON SEPTEMBER TBD
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Rock-N-Bowl
SEPTEMBER 29 5 - 8 P.M. SEPTEMBER 30 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
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BOW SEASON OCTOBER 15 (256) 876-4868
Trap and Skeet
Stop by Arts and Crafts to check out our first Art Gallery Show displaying items from local artists.
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3615 Vincent Drive
Hunting
Art Gallery
AUGUST 27 AND SEPTEMBER 24 7 P.M. TIL CLOSE
Arts and Crafts (256) 876-7951
Bingo Special
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Enjoy unlimited bowling, great music, and cosmic light show.
October 29
Enjoy our new and improved trap and skeet range that now includes sporting clays reopening late fall 2016. (256) 876-4868
Black Light Zombie Escape Join the Redstone Aquatic Center and race to the finish line through zombie infested wates. Must be 15 years or older. $5 PER PERSON OCTOBER 15
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FALL IN LOVE WITH THE SPORT OF... GOLF
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Looking for a place to work on your backswing?
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Sign up now at Redstone Lanes for the upcoming league bowling season. Whether you are a first timer or already a league bowler looking for another league, Redstone Lanes has a variety of options, from women or men only to mixed leagues. Stop by today and ask our front desk personnel to assist with choosing a league that fits your style. Our smoke free center offers: • 32 Lanes • 4 Lane Private Party Room • Arcade • Pro Shop • Brooklyn’s Sports Bar
• Strike Zone Restaurant • Conference Room • Bumper Bowling • Cosmic Bowling • Special Events
The Links at Redstone offers: • Driving Range • Practice Putting and Chipping Green • Private Lessons • Two, 18 Hole Courses • Pro Shop • Rental Clubs Available • Golf Tournaments • Demo Days
HUNTING
We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming Golf Tournaments: • Handicap Championship, August 20-21st • Garrison Scramble, August 27 • Club Championship, September 10-11 • Sr. Club Championship, October 1-2 • Chili Cook-off, October 22 • Turkey Shoot, November 12
For information on eligibility, rules, and regulations, please visit us at www.redstonemwr.com.
*Tournaments and dates subject to change*
FOOTGOLF Stop by The Links at Redstone to enjoy 18 holes of FootGolf with your friends and family, while playing a round on North Alabama's only American FootGolf League Course. $10 for Adults $5 for Children 12 and under For more information and tee times call:
(256) 842-7977
Outdoor Recreation’s hunting is open to active duty and retired military, reservists, DoD civilians, and contractor employees. Items required to hunt on Redstone Arsenal: • Alabama State Hunting License (for appropriate game) • Any State's Hunter Education Certificate (please visit Outdoor Alabama) • Redstone Arsenal Hunting Orientation (Per garrison commander, EVERYONE MUST attend class) • Redstone Arsenal Weapon Permit for all shotguns and muzzleloaders • Redstone Arsenal Hunting Permit - $50
Youth Sports Seasonal team sports leagues are offered for children 5-18 years of age. Fees for team sports vary depending on sport and include uniform. Team sports are offered in partnership with the City of Huntsville Recreation Services. All team sports require a sports physical at time of regristration.
START SMART SPORTS Children are introduced to the skills necessary to play organized sports in a fun and noncompetitive environment. Start Smart is a parent participation program in which parents work with their child under the direction of the Start Smart Instructor. All necessary equipment is provided. Most sports are available starting at age 3. Various individual sports are offered throughout the year: • Baseball • Soccer • Basketball • Flag Football
• Tennis • Lacrosse • Golf • And more
For more information on pricing or to register your child, contact Parent Central Services:
(256)876-3704
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Family and MWR Oktoberfest brought to you by Papa Johns Pizza September 15 - 18, 2016 +
Pricing/Hours
Thursday
$13
Friday
$16
5 - 10 p.m.
5 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Military Appreciation Night: Active Duty (with up to 4 additional dependent family members) will receive $2 off admission.
Saturday
$16
Sunday
$13
12 p.m. - 1 a.m. 12 - 7 p.m.
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Games/Rides
It’s not Oktoberfest without rides and games. Carnival rides are included in the cost of admission. There is something for all children (over 30 inches) and adults. Plus patrons can try their luck at traditional carnival games, additional costs apply.
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Live Music
Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express will perform German Polka under the ‘Fest Hall Tent. Thursday, 6 - 10 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. Saturday, 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sunday, 2 - 6 p.m. New this year, Microwave Dave & The Nukes will perform under the ‘Fest Hall Tent on Saturday, 3 - 5 p.m.
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Food & Beverage
What is Oktoberfest without authentic German cuisine? Stop by the ‘Fest Hall Tent to relax and enjoy schnitzel, bratwurst, and sauerkraut while sipping German beer. Enjoy these and more during our annual event.
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More Information
Visit us online at www.RedstoneMWR.com
Craft Biergarten A favorite every year has just got even better! Join us as DJ Slim Robb mixes it up nightly at the Craft Biergarten. $20 includes a souvenir glass with unlimited sampling of local flavors. Vendors include: Avondal Brewing Co. Back Forty Beer Co. Below the Radar Brewhouse Blue Pants Brewery The Brew Stooges Good People Brewing Co. Ole Shed Brewing Co. Trimtag Brewing Old Black Bear Brewing Co.
Brought to you by:
Rocket Republic Salty Nut Brewery Singing River Brewing Co. Strait To Ale Yellowhammer Brewing Co. Black Warrior Brewing Co. Cahaba Brewing Co. Fairhope Brewing Co.
Sponsorship does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Army or DoD.
Strong Beginnings Pre-K This highly structured, academic program places high emphasis in literacy and mathematics. Our program is designed to prepare your children for kindergarten with the intention of advancing their learning abilities. Strong Beginnings will be available at both CDC locations starting in August 2016, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., afterwards your child will transition into our regular preschool program. At the end of the school year, your child has the opportunity to move to our summer camp program, offering a less intensive structured daily routine. During the summer, children participate in field trips and learn about the culture around them. For more information about this program, contact Parent Central Services: (256) 876-3704.
Redstone MWR Library Library Card Sign-Up September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Come in and register for your new library account this month and receive a small prize for signing up. If you're already a cardholder, bring in a friend or co-worker, you'll both receive a prize. (while supplies last)
Lego ®
Builders Club Lego®
Come join the Builders Club at the Redstone MWR Library! Each month, we will explore the wonderful world of Legos® through a different theme. The club meets one Saturday a month. Due to small objects, this club is open to 1st graders and up. Library provides the Legos®, YOU provide the CREATIVITY! September 17, 2016: "Ahoy Matey!" - Pirates and their booty! October 15, 2016: "Monster Mayhem!" - Have fun with all things Halloween!
International Talk Like a Pirate Day Come help us celebrate at Redstone MWR Library! Want to learn to speak one of the 60+ foreign languages (including Pirate!), offered online FREE through your Redstone MMR Library? Come into the library today to sign up for your free account with Mango Languages, receive a quick demo of how to use the program, and get a free "Mango-themed" gift! (While supplies last.)
Want to learn more about these programs and all that the Redstone MWR Library has to offer? Stop by today or give us a call:
(256) 876-4741
Visit us at RedstoneMWR.com
Home School Support Services
Home School Support service is a CYSS—sponsored educational support program that is geared to support home school families in the Tennessee Valley area. There are four areas in which educational support is provided to home schooling families: • Physical Education • Arts & Crafts • Computer and Technology • Life Skills All classes are taught and facilitated by trained CYSS staff. Each class is designed to teach and build your students’ skills and knowledge, per the discipline of study. Classes begin with a lesson that determines skill, then proceeds to help your student quickly develop that skill to a measurable level. Classes meet on Tuesdays, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. For more information about this program, please call:
(256) 842-9642 We have the missing piece to your child’s Home School Education!
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TAKE A BREAK WITH MWR
Whether you are planning a vacation, stay-cation, or continuing with your regular routine, Family and MWR has options for you to make the most of your time. Plan a vacation with Leisure Travel and get discount tickets at ITR for your favorite national attractions. Families staying in the area can partake in the new sport of FootGolf at The Links at Redstone, relax inside and bowl at Redstone Lanes, or learn a new skill at one of our facilities.
TAKE FLIGHT
The sky’s the limit at Redstone Arsenal’s Flying Activity. During this upcoming break, learn to fly at the U.S. Army’s largest flying club and fly yourself to a getaway. Personal aviation is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding activities you will ever experience. Our elite group of trainers and pilots will assist you on your path to becoming a licensed pilot. We offer instrument, commercial, and CFI license certification. Don’t have your own plane? No problem, the Flying Activity’s aircraft fleet is available for rent. Experience a trip of a lifetime and make your own flight plans. Stop by for a visit at 4828 Hale Road or give us a call for more information at (256) 876-6774.
Experiencing the marvels of what Mexico has to offer make it a truly unforgettable vacation destination!
FALL BREAK CAMP OCTOBER 3 - 7, 2016
Are you looking for something for your children to do this fall break? CYSS will be offering a fall break camp for children in grades K-12. Youth will be kept busy with daily activities, computer lab, arts and crafts, outdoor fun, and so much more! The School Age Center takes children in grades K-5 and the Youth Center takes children in grades 6-12. All children who only use our programs during school breaks or have never used our programs before will have to register and/or enroll at Parent Central Services. Enrollment starts September 19.
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A checking account can pay you cash! Redstone members earned over $773,000* in CashBack last year, just by using their checking accounts. Open a Relationship or Extra® checking account and see how much money you can earn. Ask about Redstone checking today, or visit redfcu.org/checkingaccount. Must be eligible for membership and open a share savings account to join RFCU®. A $5 minimum balance is required to open share savings account and must be maintained in share savings account at all times. Must be a current RFCU member to open a checking account. Must not have caused RFCU a loss (certain exclusions apply) in order to be eligible to open a checking account. Minimum opening deposit required to open Relationship Checking Account is $500. $8 monthly checking maintenance fee will be waived with one Direct Deposit credited to account per month or an average monthly balance of $500. Minimum opening deposit required to open Extra Checking Account is $100. $5 monthly checking maintenance fee will be waived with one Direct Deposit credited to account per month or an average monthly balance of $100. Age and other restrictions apply. *$773,000 based on 2015 CashBack payout to Relationship or Extra checking account holders. With Redstone CashBack, you will receive: $.05 cash back for every Point of Sale (POS) debit card transaction you complete starting with the ninth POS transaction each month from an Extra Checking Account; or $.05 cash back for every POS debit card transaction you complete starting with the fifth POS transaction each month from a Relationship Checking Account. Only active Extra and Relationship Checking Accounts in good standing will receive Redstone CashBack rewards. Rewards will only be given for debit card POS purchases after the monthly threshold is met and will not be given for the first four purchases per month for Relationship Checking Accounts or the first eight purchases per month forExtraCheckingAccounts.RewardswillnotbegivenforATM,cashadvance,or balance inquiry transactions.
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