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JBLMmwr.com 1 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide FEBRUARY 2015 • JBLMmwr.com what makes your heart smile? FAMILY -FRIENDLY VALENTINE’S DAY MAKE NEW FRIENDS WITH YOUTH SPORTS FUN EVENTS & TRIPS ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: SWEETS FOR YOUR SWEETHEART WINTER GOLF SAVINGS MILITARY SAVES WEEK SHAMROCK ‘N RUN

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family & MWR events and activities for February 2015

Transcript of February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

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JBLMmwrcom 1

FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun food travel amp well-being guide

FEBRUARY 2015 bull JBLMmwrcom

what makes your

heartsmileFAMILY-FRIENDLY VALENTINErsquoS DAY

MAKE NEW FRIENDS WITH YOUTH SPORTSFUN EVENTS amp TRIPS

ALSO IN THIS ISSUESWEETS FOR YOUR

SWEETHEART

WINTER GOLF SAVINGS

MILITARY SAVES WEEK

SHAMROCK lsquoN RUN

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20152

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FROM THE COVER

Love what you doSpend Valentinersquos Day this year with your entire Family or have date night with your special someone The rest of the month is full of fun options too Stick to your favorites (like Outdoor Recreation trips) or try something new (like the Family Fun Center at Sounders Lanes) But whatever you do love it

CONTENTS6ndash13

14ndash23

30ndash31

24ndash27

FEELINrsquo GOODSign up now for the Shamrock lsquoN Run win

big amp have fun with intramurals get fit with free classes that make working out

fun Zumba anyone

ADVENTURESAnother month of snow-filled fun

includes snowshoe treks tubing night skiing adrenaline-pumping snowmobile

rides and much more

FOOD amp FUNFind out where to watch the big game

celebrate Valentinersquos Day with someone special or the entire Family find a

healthy new hobby to love

In celebration of Military Saves Week mdash Feb 23ndash28 mdash learn to save money improve your financial life and build wealth Turn to page 21 for details on events at JBLM and how you can take the challenge to save

FAMILY amp THE HOMEFRONT

Become a SKIES cooking instructor attend Play to Learn make the pledge to save for Military Saves Week military life

photos and programs JBLM Reads

FOCUS

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20154

JBLM

Brewfest2015

Friday Feb 20 430ndash8 pm Club at McChord Field

For ages 21 amp older

bull Homebrew amp local commercialmicrobrew tastingbull Catered appetizersbull Bluegrass music entertainment ldquoThe Olymountain Boysrdquo 5ndash8 pmbull Door prizesbull Announcement of sanctioned homebrew competition winners at 6 pm

$15person includes a mug amp six samples hors drsquooeuvres amp entertainment $5 for five additional samples Hosted by Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR amp Homebrewers of Puget Sound The JBLM Brewfest is an AHABJCP

sanctioned competition The 2008 Beer Judge Certification Program Guidelines will be used for this competitionThis event is intended to help encourage interest in home-brewing for non-brewers and to make connections between current brewers Wersquore

asking each competitor of the homebrew competition to provide sampling of the beers they enter into the competition (1ndash2-oz samples)

BOSS will be at the event with the Designated Driver Van to give rides to Active Duty Service MembersCall 253-967-5776 for additional event information

No federal endorsement implied While supplies last

JBLM

FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR

February is National Heart Month and wersquore celebrating a focus on health and fitness as well

as with Valentinersquos Day specialsIf you didnrsquot jump on the fitness train with a gym-related New Yearrsquos res-

olution nowrsquos your second chance Between free fitness classes that make your workout not seem like work to intramural sports the sports and fitness program offers everything you need to get your heart healthy Turn to page 30 to get details on intramurals upcoming events and Zumba

No matter what yoursquod like to do for Valentinersquos Day mdash a nice dinner with your special someone or a fun evening for the entire Family mdash turn to page 6 for all the details

Speaking of fun the Family Fun Center at Sounders Lanes McChord Field is now open If you havenrsquot checked it out yet we invite you to visit for laser maze bowling games and Family-centric fun (See page 8 for location and hours)

After you visit Sounders Lanesrsquo Family Fun Center Irsquod love to hear about the fun you had Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts at httpicedisamil Your feedback is important to me Family amp MWR managers and every member of the team

February is also home to Military Saves Week Make the pledge to save at JBLMafcscom and turn to page 21 for details

Happy Hearts Day

Director Family amp MWR William E Harvey

Creative director Toby Bartley

Promotions director Kelly Wetzel

Editor amp graphic designer Kimberly Rowe

Writergraphic designer Patti Jeffrey

Contributing photographers Ursula Buford Jessica Gomez Sgt Ryan Hallock Emiliano Hernandez Lional Kam Shantel Young Outdoor Recreation program staffers and JBLM Public Affairs

Send submissions to kimberlyarowe12nafmailmil For commercial sponsorship or adver-tising inquiries off-base businesses should contact Tara Long at 253-966-2256

The JBLM ldquoFOCUSrdquo is an unofficial information source published monthly All activities described herein which are open to authorized patrons and where applicable guests are subject to change contact the activity for confirmation Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family amp MWR Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any US government entity The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute US government endorse-ment Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy clarity and style

Visit us at JBLMmwrcom or like us on Facebook at fbcomJBLMFamilyMWRWilliam E Harvey

Director Family amp MWR at JBLM

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20156

The Bistro offers Valentine rescueWant to make a lasting memory with a

special dining experience for your loved

one on Valentinersquos Day The Bistro at

Russell Landing can come to your rescue

Make your reservation for Valentinersquos

Day dinner at the Bistro Saturday Feb 14

from 4ndash9 pm The evening features live

music with Barbie Anaka and a three-

course gourmet dinner

Begin the evening with an appetizer

such as roasted golden beet salad seared

duck foie gras or fresh lobster bisque Savor

your entreacutee of beef Wellington pan-seared

white Chilean sea bass or rare caramelized

duck breast a lrsquoorange Linger over your

chocolate hazelnut cregraveme brucircleacutee or white

chocolate and raspberry cheesecake dessert

The cost is $50 per person which in-

cludes a complimentary glass of cham-

pagne For an extra fee you can arrange

to have a surprise waiting at your table

such as flowers or chocolates

For special arrangements or to reserve

your table call 253-964-2813

Bring Family to lsquoKidsrsquo Night Outrsquo Valentine party at the Club

Reserve your spots now for the Club

at McChord Fieldrsquos ldquoKidsrsquo Night Outrdquo

Valentine party Wednesday Feb 11 from

530ndash8 pm The party includes a buffet

dancing games and a movie Bring your

camera or smartphone for Family photos

or selfies in front of a backdrop The cost

is $1295 for adults $895 for ages 3ndash9

and free for ages 2 and younger Reserva-

tions are required 253-982-5581

Give sweets to your sweetheart (or treat yourself)

Tempt your sweetie with a luscious

Valentinersquos Day gift from Battle Bean at

Stone Education Center at Lewis Main

(6242 Colorado Ave)

Place your order by Friday Feb 6 for

bull A dozen freshly dipped chocolate

strawberries for $14 or 24 for $26

bull A dozen freshly baked decorated sugar

cookies for $15 or 24 for $25

The last day for order pick-up is Friday

Feb 13 at 1 pm at Battle Bean Ques-

tions Call 253-964-8152

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More Valentine optionsFor more Valentine surprises check

out the sumptuous red wine and choco-

late tour offered Saturday Feb 14 and

Sunday Feb 15 by the Northwest Adven-

ture Center Reserve your places for a ski

snowboardNordic ski trip with a chance

to try the famous brewcycle and Colum-

bia River wine tasting in Oregon Presi-

dentrsquos Day weekend Feb 13ndash16 with the

Northwest Adventure Center Find the

details and complete registration at Go to

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom

A sweet treat awaits children at the

Book Patch Library for ages 4ndash10 Satur-

day Feb 7 registration is required See

page 22 for details

Treat yourself to German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club

at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat

German buffet Wednesday Feb 18 from

5ndash7 pm

Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut

schnitzel beef rouladen red cabbage

mashed potatoes German potatoes

salads and German breads Top it all off

with yummy desserts

The cost is $1895 for ages 11 and older

$895 for children ages 4ndash10 and free

for ages 3 and younger Reservations are

required for this popular buffet call

253-982-5581

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

Strike Zones offer tasty mealsGreat news mdash the Strike Zone Cafeacute

menu is now available at both Lewis

Mainrsquos Bowl Arena Lanes and

McChord Fieldrsquos Sounders Lanes

Family Fun Center Yoursquoll find all your

favorites and more mdash a quarter- or half-

pound burger grilled chicken sandwich

a variety of steak sandwich flavors grilled

or chilled sandwiches large or small sal-

ads soup pizzas starters and sides

Save with the daily meal deal that

includes a sandwich soup and fountain

drink or the Wednesday French dip fries

and fountain drink combo

If yoursquore watching calories yoursquoll find a

grilled chicken breast house or side salad

or veggie pizza enticing

Share a 16-inch pizza with the gang at

Bowl Arena Lanes or a 14-inch pizza at

Dining out with us is always a tasty choice

Save with exclusive Club at McChord Field member specialsbull Wednesday Feb 25 5ndash7 pm Free Member Appreciation Dinner $5 for guestsbull Friday Feb 27 5ndash8 pm Two-for-One Steak Night $2195 for two peoplebull Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 amndash1 pm Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grillbull Fridays 5ndash6 pm Free food in Globemaster Grill

Call 253-982-5581 to find out how you can become a Club member and save on meals

Sounders Lanes (prices vary) Add your

own toppings for a custom pizza On a

budget Order the 7-inch flatbread pizza

with one topping for about a third to a

quarter of the cost

Any way you slice it the Strike Zone

Cafeacutes offer something for everyone

The Strike Zone at Bowl Arena Lanes is

at 2272 Liggett Ave To order ahead or for

more details call 253-967-4661

Sounders Lanesrsquo Strike Zone is located

at 737 Jackson Blvd For more information

or to order ahead call 253-982-5372

Habantildeero treats you to specialsTasty new specials are being featured in

February at Habantildeero Mexican Grill

From 11 amndash130 pm enjoy

bull A second lunch burrito at half-price

when you buy your first lunch burrito

Monday and Wednesday mdash bring a

friend or bring a hefty appetite

bull A cheese quesadilla soup of the day

and fountain drink combo for only

$725 Tuesday and Thursday

Habantildeero Mexican Grill is located at

895 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field

The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps

and sandwiches sweet-and-spicy wings

piled-high sliders chicken salads flat-

bread pizza brews on tap and more

At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at

Lewis North The Zone is for ages 18 and

older and is at 11592 17th amp D St Ques-

tions Call 253-477-5835

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch

it on a big screen with friends food and

half-time games The following venues

are for ages 18 and older only

The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has

the game on its big screen or watch it on

TV screens located throughout the facil-

ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament

and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in

on food specials and door prizes

The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call

253-477-5756 for details

At Nelson Recreation Center watch

the game in cushy comfort on a movie

screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at

3168 2nd Division Dr For additional

information call 253-967-2539

Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf

at Whispering Firs Golf Course

bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-

day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your

green fee Format is stroke play gross

and net Tee time is 8 am

bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-

one green fees for you and your partner

after 11 am Saturday Feb 14

bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday

Feb 14 Select items are on sale

bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special

throughout February mdash all green fees

are $10 after 11 am

bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash

green fees a shared cart and a $7 food

voucher is available seven days a week

The food voucher is good through Sat-

urday Feb 28

Specials canrsquot be combined with other

offers and may not be used for tourna-

ments or outings

Also get ready for the 10th Annual

Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming

in March For details call the pro shop

Whispering Firs is at McChord Field

at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at

253-982-2124 for more information

Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league

The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more

Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter

Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information

Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest

Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field

Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-

rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool

and poker tournaments shuffleboard

gaming competitions music videos mov-

ies in the house theater and much more

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Food amp fun

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Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order

Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726

Free printing on full-color puzzles

(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)

2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time

discount applies after first full hour)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein

(One per customer)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Call 253-477-5756 or come in today

The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St

Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life

Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord

Field never lets you down mdash especially

with gifts for every occasion

This month order a custom-printed

puzzle featuring a photo of your loved

one Break the puzzle apart put the

pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you

have a sweet surprise for your Valentine

Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have

your favorite photo printed on a coffee

mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet

photos count as Family)

To save time you can email your pho-

tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your

project started mdash call 253-982-6723

Save on these Valentine gifts and shop

time (for creating your own project) by

bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons

below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located

at 1121 Barnes Blvd

Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting

your first baby both you and your spouse

are invited to the free Operation Baby

Shower at American Lake Conference

Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash

2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-

uct giveaways and door prizes

For details call 253-967-6772 or look

for the Operation Baby Shower ad online

at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis

North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd

Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic

and sell your gently used items at the

Spring Flea Market coming Saturday

March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from

9 amndash1 pm

The cost for two tables spaces or a

combination is $26 For three spaces

tables or a combination pay $30 Each

additional table or space is $6 For more

information on renting your area call

253-967-6772

Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-

coming birthday party or other celebra-

tion Wersquore your party headquarters

bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties

at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)

or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center

(253-982-5954) Different party pack-

ages are available

bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis

North can seat up to 80 people for a

reception or party Call 253-964-2813

bull American Lake Conference Center at

Lewis North accommodates both small

and large parties Call 253-966-3988

bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord

Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests

Call 253-982-3271

bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to

160 guests Call 253-967-6522

bull Book your reception at the Club at

McChord Field for up to 400 guests

Call 253-982-5581

For more details visit JBLMmwrcom

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510

Food amp fun

Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you

For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break

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JBLMmwrcom 11

Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom

bull 12 lanes for bowling

bull Laser Maze

bull Family Fun Center

bull Snack Bar

bull Birthday Parties

bull Family-friendly fun

737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field

NOWOPEN

bull Military and government employees always approved for credit

bull Aff ordable payment plans available

bull Expert helpful customer service

bull Easy to apply in-store or online

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

By Patti Jeffrey

Looking for something new to alleviate your

boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR

You and your Family can take ad-

vantage of opportunities offered every

month at JBLM

For instance you or a Family member

can learn to swim at one of our indoor

pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult

and youth swim lessons The lessons are

extremely popular so sign up as soon as

possible (you can be put on a wait list

too)

Who knows Maybe loving to swim

might lead to learning to be a lifeguard

or swim instructor at JBLM which would

lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy

water aerobics with other adults for fun

and exercise

For more information on swimming

water aerobics or lifeguarding call the

Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit

JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-

tion

Maybe yoursquove thought about start-

ing a new hobby such as crocheting or

knitting or want to explore new books

and talk about what yoursquove learned with

other adults Did you know that our

JBLM libraries offer free classes and a

book club They make it so easy to start

especially with other interested adults

Fall in love with reading different kinds

of books that expand your imagination

and worldview McChord Library hosts

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 13

Novel Navigators a book club that meets

the second Wednesday of every month at

430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of

the current book at the front counter For

more details call 253-982-3454

McChord Library also offers free classes

to learn hobbies crafts and other new

things For example you can learn to

ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines

and other used items into beautiful decor

and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can

take ideas presented in class add more

of your own and sell your crafts at craft

fairs

Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the

third Wednesday of each month

Also involve other Family members in

free library events such as the monthly

teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and

McChord libraries and in free weekly

storytimes with crafts

Look for these and many more library

classes events and meetings on our web-

site JBLMmwrcom

Another new craft that will tickle your

tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have

the opportunity to speak with home

brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-

Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at

McChord Field starting at 430 pm

Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate

these home brewers are about not only

the craft but about creating and refin-

ing recipes to win awards and get rave

reviews from friends They can tell you

how to get started and might even invite

you to join the club This is one craft

thatrsquos meant to be shared

Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time

to get moving mdash and you have so many

ways to fall in love with a new sport or

fitness activity

The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation

program excel at motivating you to

start something new then take it to the

next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski

snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike

scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll

be more than happy to introduce you to

what they already love to do

Turn to the Adventures section for what

sparks your interest then pick up your

phone and make that call to sign up You

can do it

Donrsquot let your household funds limit

you from your passion to get out and

move that body JBLM offers free aerobic

programs at our sports and fitness centers

Try out a new fitness class to see what

ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga

CrossFit weight training and more

Just think if you find the type of

fitness activity you love you could get

certified and teach it to others at a JBLM

fitness center to keep that spark going

Find current schedules and locations that

fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom

Speaking of household funds mdash make

friends with your budget instead of

resenting your relationship with money

Armed Forces Community Service spon-

sors Military Saves Week during February

with lots of free classes and information

on how to not only save money but feel

good again about how you spend it You

might even discover that you can truly

master the budgeting process and enjoy

your life so much more

AFCS also can help you get a job you

love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-

terviewing techniques and more through

its employment readiness program

Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-

tion for information on Military Saves

Week and many more free classes

If you love to travel we would love to

help you get the best travel experience

possible at the best prices

You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge

your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure

Center invites you to savor fine red wine

and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or

Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find

how finely crafted chocolates and wines

are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up

Leisure Travel Services is the best place

to head before you begin to plan your

vacation Yoursquoll find the best available

deals by looking at the price list and at

Armed Forces Vacation Club on their

webpage at JBLMmwrcom

If you love the resort life get access to

200000 accommodations in more than

100 countries with the Armed Forces

Vacation Club mdash membership is free You

have exclusive access to the leisure life

through vacation rentals and military

vacation deals

If you love excitement rides and enter-

tainment get exclusive savings at a num-

ber of theme parks around the country

Love to get away right here in Wash-

ington Make reservations for Pacific

Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you

love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria

BC find tours or packages that whisk

you a country away mdash right next door to

Washington

Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love

by calling LTS at 253-967-3085

There are so many more activities you

can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering

through the installation volunteer corps

skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-

ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a

volunteer youth sports coach register-

ing your kids to learn how to bowl and

more

Explore the other magazine sections

and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find

your passion this month

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514

Family amp the homefront

Sign up now for recreational sports

Whether you have a young slugger in

the house or an athletic child who likes

to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp

School Services offers recreational sports

for youth of all abilities and ages

Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-

tals and the importance of teamwork all of

which are taught by volunteer coaches

The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60

program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

Children will be introduced to a handful

of sports and activities as fun ways to get

and stay active Youth will also learn the

importance of proper nutrition Registra-

tion is open through March 10

Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-

tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

These sports and activities promise to get

your child outside while they find fun

new ways to get active Registration is

open Feb 23ndashApril 15

Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to

know that baseball season is just around

the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages

3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open

How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family

Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just

call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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FROM THE COVER

Love what you doSpend Valentinersquos Day this year with your entire Family or have date night with your special someone The rest of the month is full of fun options too Stick to your favorites (like Outdoor Recreation trips) or try something new (like the Family Fun Center at Sounders Lanes) But whatever you do love it

CONTENTS6ndash13

14ndash23

30ndash31

24ndash27

FEELINrsquo GOODSign up now for the Shamrock lsquoN Run win

big amp have fun with intramurals get fit with free classes that make working out

fun Zumba anyone

ADVENTURESAnother month of snow-filled fun

includes snowshoe treks tubing night skiing adrenaline-pumping snowmobile

rides and much more

FOOD amp FUNFind out where to watch the big game

celebrate Valentinersquos Day with someone special or the entire Family find a

healthy new hobby to love

In celebration of Military Saves Week mdash Feb 23ndash28 mdash learn to save money improve your financial life and build wealth Turn to page 21 for details on events at JBLM and how you can take the challenge to save

FAMILY amp THE HOMEFRONT

Become a SKIES cooking instructor attend Play to Learn make the pledge to save for Military Saves Week military life

photos and programs JBLM Reads

FOCUS

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20154

JBLM

Brewfest2015

Friday Feb 20 430ndash8 pm Club at McChord Field

For ages 21 amp older

bull Homebrew amp local commercialmicrobrew tastingbull Catered appetizersbull Bluegrass music entertainment ldquoThe Olymountain Boysrdquo 5ndash8 pmbull Door prizesbull Announcement of sanctioned homebrew competition winners at 6 pm

$15person includes a mug amp six samples hors drsquooeuvres amp entertainment $5 for five additional samples Hosted by Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR amp Homebrewers of Puget Sound The JBLM Brewfest is an AHABJCP

sanctioned competition The 2008 Beer Judge Certification Program Guidelines will be used for this competitionThis event is intended to help encourage interest in home-brewing for non-brewers and to make connections between current brewers Wersquore

asking each competitor of the homebrew competition to provide sampling of the beers they enter into the competition (1ndash2-oz samples)

BOSS will be at the event with the Designated Driver Van to give rides to Active Duty Service MembersCall 253-967-5776 for additional event information

No federal endorsement implied While supplies last

JBLM

FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR

February is National Heart Month and wersquore celebrating a focus on health and fitness as well

as with Valentinersquos Day specialsIf you didnrsquot jump on the fitness train with a gym-related New Yearrsquos res-

olution nowrsquos your second chance Between free fitness classes that make your workout not seem like work to intramural sports the sports and fitness program offers everything you need to get your heart healthy Turn to page 30 to get details on intramurals upcoming events and Zumba

No matter what yoursquod like to do for Valentinersquos Day mdash a nice dinner with your special someone or a fun evening for the entire Family mdash turn to page 6 for all the details

Speaking of fun the Family Fun Center at Sounders Lanes McChord Field is now open If you havenrsquot checked it out yet we invite you to visit for laser maze bowling games and Family-centric fun (See page 8 for location and hours)

After you visit Sounders Lanesrsquo Family Fun Center Irsquod love to hear about the fun you had Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts at httpicedisamil Your feedback is important to me Family amp MWR managers and every member of the team

February is also home to Military Saves Week Make the pledge to save at JBLMafcscom and turn to page 21 for details

Happy Hearts Day

Director Family amp MWR William E Harvey

Creative director Toby Bartley

Promotions director Kelly Wetzel

Editor amp graphic designer Kimberly Rowe

Writergraphic designer Patti Jeffrey

Contributing photographers Ursula Buford Jessica Gomez Sgt Ryan Hallock Emiliano Hernandez Lional Kam Shantel Young Outdoor Recreation program staffers and JBLM Public Affairs

Send submissions to kimberlyarowe12nafmailmil For commercial sponsorship or adver-tising inquiries off-base businesses should contact Tara Long at 253-966-2256

The JBLM ldquoFOCUSrdquo is an unofficial information source published monthly All activities described herein which are open to authorized patrons and where applicable guests are subject to change contact the activity for confirmation Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family amp MWR Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any US government entity The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute US government endorse-ment Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy clarity and style

Visit us at JBLMmwrcom or like us on Facebook at fbcomJBLMFamilyMWRWilliam E Harvey

Director Family amp MWR at JBLM

JBLMmwrcom 5

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20156

The Bistro offers Valentine rescueWant to make a lasting memory with a

special dining experience for your loved

one on Valentinersquos Day The Bistro at

Russell Landing can come to your rescue

Make your reservation for Valentinersquos

Day dinner at the Bistro Saturday Feb 14

from 4ndash9 pm The evening features live

music with Barbie Anaka and a three-

course gourmet dinner

Begin the evening with an appetizer

such as roasted golden beet salad seared

duck foie gras or fresh lobster bisque Savor

your entreacutee of beef Wellington pan-seared

white Chilean sea bass or rare caramelized

duck breast a lrsquoorange Linger over your

chocolate hazelnut cregraveme brucircleacutee or white

chocolate and raspberry cheesecake dessert

The cost is $50 per person which in-

cludes a complimentary glass of cham-

pagne For an extra fee you can arrange

to have a surprise waiting at your table

such as flowers or chocolates

For special arrangements or to reserve

your table call 253-964-2813

Bring Family to lsquoKidsrsquo Night Outrsquo Valentine party at the Club

Reserve your spots now for the Club

at McChord Fieldrsquos ldquoKidsrsquo Night Outrdquo

Valentine party Wednesday Feb 11 from

530ndash8 pm The party includes a buffet

dancing games and a movie Bring your

camera or smartphone for Family photos

or selfies in front of a backdrop The cost

is $1295 for adults $895 for ages 3ndash9

and free for ages 2 and younger Reserva-

tions are required 253-982-5581

Give sweets to your sweetheart (or treat yourself)

Tempt your sweetie with a luscious

Valentinersquos Day gift from Battle Bean at

Stone Education Center at Lewis Main

(6242 Colorado Ave)

Place your order by Friday Feb 6 for

bull A dozen freshly dipped chocolate

strawberries for $14 or 24 for $26

bull A dozen freshly baked decorated sugar

cookies for $15 or 24 for $25

The last day for order pick-up is Friday

Feb 13 at 1 pm at Battle Bean Ques-

tions Call 253-964-8152

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 7

More Valentine optionsFor more Valentine surprises check

out the sumptuous red wine and choco-

late tour offered Saturday Feb 14 and

Sunday Feb 15 by the Northwest Adven-

ture Center Reserve your places for a ski

snowboardNordic ski trip with a chance

to try the famous brewcycle and Colum-

bia River wine tasting in Oregon Presi-

dentrsquos Day weekend Feb 13ndash16 with the

Northwest Adventure Center Find the

details and complete registration at Go to

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom

A sweet treat awaits children at the

Book Patch Library for ages 4ndash10 Satur-

day Feb 7 registration is required See

page 22 for details

Treat yourself to German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club

at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat

German buffet Wednesday Feb 18 from

5ndash7 pm

Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut

schnitzel beef rouladen red cabbage

mashed potatoes German potatoes

salads and German breads Top it all off

with yummy desserts

The cost is $1895 for ages 11 and older

$895 for children ages 4ndash10 and free

for ages 3 and younger Reservations are

required for this popular buffet call

253-982-5581

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

Strike Zones offer tasty mealsGreat news mdash the Strike Zone Cafeacute

menu is now available at both Lewis

Mainrsquos Bowl Arena Lanes and

McChord Fieldrsquos Sounders Lanes

Family Fun Center Yoursquoll find all your

favorites and more mdash a quarter- or half-

pound burger grilled chicken sandwich

a variety of steak sandwich flavors grilled

or chilled sandwiches large or small sal-

ads soup pizzas starters and sides

Save with the daily meal deal that

includes a sandwich soup and fountain

drink or the Wednesday French dip fries

and fountain drink combo

If yoursquore watching calories yoursquoll find a

grilled chicken breast house or side salad

or veggie pizza enticing

Share a 16-inch pizza with the gang at

Bowl Arena Lanes or a 14-inch pizza at

Dining out with us is always a tasty choice

Save with exclusive Club at McChord Field member specialsbull Wednesday Feb 25 5ndash7 pm Free Member Appreciation Dinner $5 for guestsbull Friday Feb 27 5ndash8 pm Two-for-One Steak Night $2195 for two peoplebull Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 amndash1 pm Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grillbull Fridays 5ndash6 pm Free food in Globemaster Grill

Call 253-982-5581 to find out how you can become a Club member and save on meals

Sounders Lanes (prices vary) Add your

own toppings for a custom pizza On a

budget Order the 7-inch flatbread pizza

with one topping for about a third to a

quarter of the cost

Any way you slice it the Strike Zone

Cafeacutes offer something for everyone

The Strike Zone at Bowl Arena Lanes is

at 2272 Liggett Ave To order ahead or for

more details call 253-967-4661

Sounders Lanesrsquo Strike Zone is located

at 737 Jackson Blvd For more information

or to order ahead call 253-982-5372

Habantildeero treats you to specialsTasty new specials are being featured in

February at Habantildeero Mexican Grill

From 11 amndash130 pm enjoy

bull A second lunch burrito at half-price

when you buy your first lunch burrito

Monday and Wednesday mdash bring a

friend or bring a hefty appetite

bull A cheese quesadilla soup of the day

and fountain drink combo for only

$725 Tuesday and Thursday

Habantildeero Mexican Grill is located at

895 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field

The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps

and sandwiches sweet-and-spicy wings

piled-high sliders chicken salads flat-

bread pizza brews on tap and more

At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at

Lewis North The Zone is for ages 18 and

older and is at 11592 17th amp D St Ques-

tions Call 253-477-5835

JBLMmwrcom 7

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch

it on a big screen with friends food and

half-time games The following venues

are for ages 18 and older only

The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has

the game on its big screen or watch it on

TV screens located throughout the facil-

ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament

and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in

on food specials and door prizes

The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call

253-477-5756 for details

At Nelson Recreation Center watch

the game in cushy comfort on a movie

screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at

3168 2nd Division Dr For additional

information call 253-967-2539

Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf

at Whispering Firs Golf Course

bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-

day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your

green fee Format is stroke play gross

and net Tee time is 8 am

bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-

one green fees for you and your partner

after 11 am Saturday Feb 14

bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday

Feb 14 Select items are on sale

bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special

throughout February mdash all green fees

are $10 after 11 am

bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash

green fees a shared cart and a $7 food

voucher is available seven days a week

The food voucher is good through Sat-

urday Feb 28

Specials canrsquot be combined with other

offers and may not be used for tourna-

ments or outings

Also get ready for the 10th Annual

Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming

in March For details call the pro shop

Whispering Firs is at McChord Field

at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at

253-982-2124 for more information

Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league

The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more

Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter

Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information

Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest

Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field

Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-

rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool

and poker tournaments shuffleboard

gaming competitions music videos mov-

ies in the house theater and much more

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 9

Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order

Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726

Free printing on full-color puzzles

(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)

2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time

discount applies after first full hour)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein

(One per customer)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Call 253-477-5756 or come in today

The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St

Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life

Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord

Field never lets you down mdash especially

with gifts for every occasion

This month order a custom-printed

puzzle featuring a photo of your loved

one Break the puzzle apart put the

pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you

have a sweet surprise for your Valentine

Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have

your favorite photo printed on a coffee

mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet

photos count as Family)

To save time you can email your pho-

tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your

project started mdash call 253-982-6723

Save on these Valentine gifts and shop

time (for creating your own project) by

bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons

below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located

at 1121 Barnes Blvd

Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting

your first baby both you and your spouse

are invited to the free Operation Baby

Shower at American Lake Conference

Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash

2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-

uct giveaways and door prizes

For details call 253-967-6772 or look

for the Operation Baby Shower ad online

at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis

North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd

Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic

and sell your gently used items at the

Spring Flea Market coming Saturday

March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from

9 amndash1 pm

The cost for two tables spaces or a

combination is $26 For three spaces

tables or a combination pay $30 Each

additional table or space is $6 For more

information on renting your area call

253-967-6772

Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-

coming birthday party or other celebra-

tion Wersquore your party headquarters

bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties

at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)

or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center

(253-982-5954) Different party pack-

ages are available

bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis

North can seat up to 80 people for a

reception or party Call 253-964-2813

bull American Lake Conference Center at

Lewis North accommodates both small

and large parties Call 253-966-3988

bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord

Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests

Call 253-982-3271

bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to

160 guests Call 253-967-6522

bull Book your reception at the Club at

McChord Field for up to 400 guests

Call 253-982-5581

For more details visit JBLMmwrcom

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510

Food amp fun

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For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break

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Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom

bull 12 lanes for bowling

bull Laser Maze

bull Family Fun Center

bull Snack Bar

bull Birthday Parties

bull Family-friendly fun

737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

By Patti Jeffrey

Looking for something new to alleviate your

boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR

You and your Family can take ad-

vantage of opportunities offered every

month at JBLM

For instance you or a Family member

can learn to swim at one of our indoor

pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult

and youth swim lessons The lessons are

extremely popular so sign up as soon as

possible (you can be put on a wait list

too)

Who knows Maybe loving to swim

might lead to learning to be a lifeguard

or swim instructor at JBLM which would

lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy

water aerobics with other adults for fun

and exercise

For more information on swimming

water aerobics or lifeguarding call the

Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit

JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-

tion

Maybe yoursquove thought about start-

ing a new hobby such as crocheting or

knitting or want to explore new books

and talk about what yoursquove learned with

other adults Did you know that our

JBLM libraries offer free classes and a

book club They make it so easy to start

especially with other interested adults

Fall in love with reading different kinds

of books that expand your imagination

and worldview McChord Library hosts

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 13

Novel Navigators a book club that meets

the second Wednesday of every month at

430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of

the current book at the front counter For

more details call 253-982-3454

McChord Library also offers free classes

to learn hobbies crafts and other new

things For example you can learn to

ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines

and other used items into beautiful decor

and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can

take ideas presented in class add more

of your own and sell your crafts at craft

fairs

Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the

third Wednesday of each month

Also involve other Family members in

free library events such as the monthly

teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and

McChord libraries and in free weekly

storytimes with crafts

Look for these and many more library

classes events and meetings on our web-

site JBLMmwrcom

Another new craft that will tickle your

tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have

the opportunity to speak with home

brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-

Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at

McChord Field starting at 430 pm

Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate

these home brewers are about not only

the craft but about creating and refin-

ing recipes to win awards and get rave

reviews from friends They can tell you

how to get started and might even invite

you to join the club This is one craft

thatrsquos meant to be shared

Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time

to get moving mdash and you have so many

ways to fall in love with a new sport or

fitness activity

The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation

program excel at motivating you to

start something new then take it to the

next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski

snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike

scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll

be more than happy to introduce you to

what they already love to do

Turn to the Adventures section for what

sparks your interest then pick up your

phone and make that call to sign up You

can do it

Donrsquot let your household funds limit

you from your passion to get out and

move that body JBLM offers free aerobic

programs at our sports and fitness centers

Try out a new fitness class to see what

ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga

CrossFit weight training and more

Just think if you find the type of

fitness activity you love you could get

certified and teach it to others at a JBLM

fitness center to keep that spark going

Find current schedules and locations that

fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom

Speaking of household funds mdash make

friends with your budget instead of

resenting your relationship with money

Armed Forces Community Service spon-

sors Military Saves Week during February

with lots of free classes and information

on how to not only save money but feel

good again about how you spend it You

might even discover that you can truly

master the budgeting process and enjoy

your life so much more

AFCS also can help you get a job you

love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-

terviewing techniques and more through

its employment readiness program

Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-

tion for information on Military Saves

Week and many more free classes

If you love to travel we would love to

help you get the best travel experience

possible at the best prices

You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge

your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure

Center invites you to savor fine red wine

and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or

Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find

how finely crafted chocolates and wines

are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up

Leisure Travel Services is the best place

to head before you begin to plan your

vacation Yoursquoll find the best available

deals by looking at the price list and at

Armed Forces Vacation Club on their

webpage at JBLMmwrcom

If you love the resort life get access to

200000 accommodations in more than

100 countries with the Armed Forces

Vacation Club mdash membership is free You

have exclusive access to the leisure life

through vacation rentals and military

vacation deals

If you love excitement rides and enter-

tainment get exclusive savings at a num-

ber of theme parks around the country

Love to get away right here in Wash-

ington Make reservations for Pacific

Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you

love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria

BC find tours or packages that whisk

you a country away mdash right next door to

Washington

Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love

by calling LTS at 253-967-3085

There are so many more activities you

can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering

through the installation volunteer corps

skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-

ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a

volunteer youth sports coach register-

ing your kids to learn how to bowl and

more

Explore the other magazine sections

and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find

your passion this month

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514

Family amp the homefront

Sign up now for recreational sports

Whether you have a young slugger in

the house or an athletic child who likes

to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp

School Services offers recreational sports

for youth of all abilities and ages

Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-

tals and the importance of teamwork all of

which are taught by volunteer coaches

The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60

program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

Children will be introduced to a handful

of sports and activities as fun ways to get

and stay active Youth will also learn the

importance of proper nutrition Registra-

tion is open through March 10

Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-

tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

These sports and activities promise to get

your child outside while they find fun

new ways to get active Registration is

open Feb 23ndashApril 15

Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to

know that baseball season is just around

the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages

3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open

How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family

Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just

call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

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Feelinrsquo good

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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JBLMmwrcom 3

FROM THE COVER

Love what you doSpend Valentinersquos Day this year with your entire Family or have date night with your special someone The rest of the month is full of fun options too Stick to your favorites (like Outdoor Recreation trips) or try something new (like the Family Fun Center at Sounders Lanes) But whatever you do love it

CONTENTS6ndash13

14ndash23

30ndash31

24ndash27

FEELINrsquo GOODSign up now for the Shamrock lsquoN Run win

big amp have fun with intramurals get fit with free classes that make working out

fun Zumba anyone

ADVENTURESAnother month of snow-filled fun

includes snowshoe treks tubing night skiing adrenaline-pumping snowmobile

rides and much more

FOOD amp FUNFind out where to watch the big game

celebrate Valentinersquos Day with someone special or the entire Family find a

healthy new hobby to love

In celebration of Military Saves Week mdash Feb 23ndash28 mdash learn to save money improve your financial life and build wealth Turn to page 21 for details on events at JBLM and how you can take the challenge to save

FAMILY amp THE HOMEFRONT

Become a SKIES cooking instructor attend Play to Learn make the pledge to save for Military Saves Week military life

photos and programs JBLM Reads

FOCUS

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20154

JBLM

Brewfest2015

Friday Feb 20 430ndash8 pm Club at McChord Field

For ages 21 amp older

bull Homebrew amp local commercialmicrobrew tastingbull Catered appetizersbull Bluegrass music entertainment ldquoThe Olymountain Boysrdquo 5ndash8 pmbull Door prizesbull Announcement of sanctioned homebrew competition winners at 6 pm

$15person includes a mug amp six samples hors drsquooeuvres amp entertainment $5 for five additional samples Hosted by Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR amp Homebrewers of Puget Sound The JBLM Brewfest is an AHABJCP

sanctioned competition The 2008 Beer Judge Certification Program Guidelines will be used for this competitionThis event is intended to help encourage interest in home-brewing for non-brewers and to make connections between current brewers Wersquore

asking each competitor of the homebrew competition to provide sampling of the beers they enter into the competition (1ndash2-oz samples)

BOSS will be at the event with the Designated Driver Van to give rides to Active Duty Service MembersCall 253-967-5776 for additional event information

No federal endorsement implied While supplies last

JBLM

FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR

February is National Heart Month and wersquore celebrating a focus on health and fitness as well

as with Valentinersquos Day specialsIf you didnrsquot jump on the fitness train with a gym-related New Yearrsquos res-

olution nowrsquos your second chance Between free fitness classes that make your workout not seem like work to intramural sports the sports and fitness program offers everything you need to get your heart healthy Turn to page 30 to get details on intramurals upcoming events and Zumba

No matter what yoursquod like to do for Valentinersquos Day mdash a nice dinner with your special someone or a fun evening for the entire Family mdash turn to page 6 for all the details

Speaking of fun the Family Fun Center at Sounders Lanes McChord Field is now open If you havenrsquot checked it out yet we invite you to visit for laser maze bowling games and Family-centric fun (See page 8 for location and hours)

After you visit Sounders Lanesrsquo Family Fun Center Irsquod love to hear about the fun you had Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts at httpicedisamil Your feedback is important to me Family amp MWR managers and every member of the team

February is also home to Military Saves Week Make the pledge to save at JBLMafcscom and turn to page 21 for details

Happy Hearts Day

Director Family amp MWR William E Harvey

Creative director Toby Bartley

Promotions director Kelly Wetzel

Editor amp graphic designer Kimberly Rowe

Writergraphic designer Patti Jeffrey

Contributing photographers Ursula Buford Jessica Gomez Sgt Ryan Hallock Emiliano Hernandez Lional Kam Shantel Young Outdoor Recreation program staffers and JBLM Public Affairs

Send submissions to kimberlyarowe12nafmailmil For commercial sponsorship or adver-tising inquiries off-base businesses should contact Tara Long at 253-966-2256

The JBLM ldquoFOCUSrdquo is an unofficial information source published monthly All activities described herein which are open to authorized patrons and where applicable guests are subject to change contact the activity for confirmation Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family amp MWR Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any US government entity The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute US government endorse-ment Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy clarity and style

Visit us at JBLMmwrcom or like us on Facebook at fbcomJBLMFamilyMWRWilliam E Harvey

Director Family amp MWR at JBLM

JBLMmwrcom 5

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The Bistro offers Valentine rescueWant to make a lasting memory with a

special dining experience for your loved

one on Valentinersquos Day The Bistro at

Russell Landing can come to your rescue

Make your reservation for Valentinersquos

Day dinner at the Bistro Saturday Feb 14

from 4ndash9 pm The evening features live

music with Barbie Anaka and a three-

course gourmet dinner

Begin the evening with an appetizer

such as roasted golden beet salad seared

duck foie gras or fresh lobster bisque Savor

your entreacutee of beef Wellington pan-seared

white Chilean sea bass or rare caramelized

duck breast a lrsquoorange Linger over your

chocolate hazelnut cregraveme brucircleacutee or white

chocolate and raspberry cheesecake dessert

The cost is $50 per person which in-

cludes a complimentary glass of cham-

pagne For an extra fee you can arrange

to have a surprise waiting at your table

such as flowers or chocolates

For special arrangements or to reserve

your table call 253-964-2813

Bring Family to lsquoKidsrsquo Night Outrsquo Valentine party at the Club

Reserve your spots now for the Club

at McChord Fieldrsquos ldquoKidsrsquo Night Outrdquo

Valentine party Wednesday Feb 11 from

530ndash8 pm The party includes a buffet

dancing games and a movie Bring your

camera or smartphone for Family photos

or selfies in front of a backdrop The cost

is $1295 for adults $895 for ages 3ndash9

and free for ages 2 and younger Reserva-

tions are required 253-982-5581

Give sweets to your sweetheart (or treat yourself)

Tempt your sweetie with a luscious

Valentinersquos Day gift from Battle Bean at

Stone Education Center at Lewis Main

(6242 Colorado Ave)

Place your order by Friday Feb 6 for

bull A dozen freshly dipped chocolate

strawberries for $14 or 24 for $26

bull A dozen freshly baked decorated sugar

cookies for $15 or 24 for $25

The last day for order pick-up is Friday

Feb 13 at 1 pm at Battle Bean Ques-

tions Call 253-964-8152

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 7

More Valentine optionsFor more Valentine surprises check

out the sumptuous red wine and choco-

late tour offered Saturday Feb 14 and

Sunday Feb 15 by the Northwest Adven-

ture Center Reserve your places for a ski

snowboardNordic ski trip with a chance

to try the famous brewcycle and Colum-

bia River wine tasting in Oregon Presi-

dentrsquos Day weekend Feb 13ndash16 with the

Northwest Adventure Center Find the

details and complete registration at Go to

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom

A sweet treat awaits children at the

Book Patch Library for ages 4ndash10 Satur-

day Feb 7 registration is required See

page 22 for details

Treat yourself to German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club

at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat

German buffet Wednesday Feb 18 from

5ndash7 pm

Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut

schnitzel beef rouladen red cabbage

mashed potatoes German potatoes

salads and German breads Top it all off

with yummy desserts

The cost is $1895 for ages 11 and older

$895 for children ages 4ndash10 and free

for ages 3 and younger Reservations are

required for this popular buffet call

253-982-5581

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

Strike Zones offer tasty mealsGreat news mdash the Strike Zone Cafeacute

menu is now available at both Lewis

Mainrsquos Bowl Arena Lanes and

McChord Fieldrsquos Sounders Lanes

Family Fun Center Yoursquoll find all your

favorites and more mdash a quarter- or half-

pound burger grilled chicken sandwich

a variety of steak sandwich flavors grilled

or chilled sandwiches large or small sal-

ads soup pizzas starters and sides

Save with the daily meal deal that

includes a sandwich soup and fountain

drink or the Wednesday French dip fries

and fountain drink combo

If yoursquore watching calories yoursquoll find a

grilled chicken breast house or side salad

or veggie pizza enticing

Share a 16-inch pizza with the gang at

Bowl Arena Lanes or a 14-inch pizza at

Dining out with us is always a tasty choice

Save with exclusive Club at McChord Field member specialsbull Wednesday Feb 25 5ndash7 pm Free Member Appreciation Dinner $5 for guestsbull Friday Feb 27 5ndash8 pm Two-for-One Steak Night $2195 for two peoplebull Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 amndash1 pm Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grillbull Fridays 5ndash6 pm Free food in Globemaster Grill

Call 253-982-5581 to find out how you can become a Club member and save on meals

Sounders Lanes (prices vary) Add your

own toppings for a custom pizza On a

budget Order the 7-inch flatbread pizza

with one topping for about a third to a

quarter of the cost

Any way you slice it the Strike Zone

Cafeacutes offer something for everyone

The Strike Zone at Bowl Arena Lanes is

at 2272 Liggett Ave To order ahead or for

more details call 253-967-4661

Sounders Lanesrsquo Strike Zone is located

at 737 Jackson Blvd For more information

or to order ahead call 253-982-5372

Habantildeero treats you to specialsTasty new specials are being featured in

February at Habantildeero Mexican Grill

From 11 amndash130 pm enjoy

bull A second lunch burrito at half-price

when you buy your first lunch burrito

Monday and Wednesday mdash bring a

friend or bring a hefty appetite

bull A cheese quesadilla soup of the day

and fountain drink combo for only

$725 Tuesday and Thursday

Habantildeero Mexican Grill is located at

895 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field

The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps

and sandwiches sweet-and-spicy wings

piled-high sliders chicken salads flat-

bread pizza brews on tap and more

At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at

Lewis North The Zone is for ages 18 and

older and is at 11592 17th amp D St Ques-

tions Call 253-477-5835

JBLMmwrcom 7

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch

it on a big screen with friends food and

half-time games The following venues

are for ages 18 and older only

The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has

the game on its big screen or watch it on

TV screens located throughout the facil-

ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament

and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in

on food specials and door prizes

The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call

253-477-5756 for details

At Nelson Recreation Center watch

the game in cushy comfort on a movie

screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at

3168 2nd Division Dr For additional

information call 253-967-2539

Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf

at Whispering Firs Golf Course

bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-

day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your

green fee Format is stroke play gross

and net Tee time is 8 am

bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-

one green fees for you and your partner

after 11 am Saturday Feb 14

bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday

Feb 14 Select items are on sale

bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special

throughout February mdash all green fees

are $10 after 11 am

bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash

green fees a shared cart and a $7 food

voucher is available seven days a week

The food voucher is good through Sat-

urday Feb 28

Specials canrsquot be combined with other

offers and may not be used for tourna-

ments or outings

Also get ready for the 10th Annual

Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming

in March For details call the pro shop

Whispering Firs is at McChord Field

at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at

253-982-2124 for more information

Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league

The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more

Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter

Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information

Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest

Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field

Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-

rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool

and poker tournaments shuffleboard

gaming competitions music videos mov-

ies in the house theater and much more

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 9

Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order

Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726

Free printing on full-color puzzles

(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)

2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time

discount applies after first full hour)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein

(One per customer)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Call 253-477-5756 or come in today

The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St

Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life

Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord

Field never lets you down mdash especially

with gifts for every occasion

This month order a custom-printed

puzzle featuring a photo of your loved

one Break the puzzle apart put the

pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you

have a sweet surprise for your Valentine

Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have

your favorite photo printed on a coffee

mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet

photos count as Family)

To save time you can email your pho-

tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your

project started mdash call 253-982-6723

Save on these Valentine gifts and shop

time (for creating your own project) by

bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons

below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located

at 1121 Barnes Blvd

Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting

your first baby both you and your spouse

are invited to the free Operation Baby

Shower at American Lake Conference

Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash

2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-

uct giveaways and door prizes

For details call 253-967-6772 or look

for the Operation Baby Shower ad online

at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis

North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd

Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic

and sell your gently used items at the

Spring Flea Market coming Saturday

March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from

9 amndash1 pm

The cost for two tables spaces or a

combination is $26 For three spaces

tables or a combination pay $30 Each

additional table or space is $6 For more

information on renting your area call

253-967-6772

Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-

coming birthday party or other celebra-

tion Wersquore your party headquarters

bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties

at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)

or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center

(253-982-5954) Different party pack-

ages are available

bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis

North can seat up to 80 people for a

reception or party Call 253-964-2813

bull American Lake Conference Center at

Lewis North accommodates both small

and large parties Call 253-966-3988

bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord

Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests

Call 253-982-3271

bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to

160 guests Call 253-967-6522

bull Book your reception at the Club at

McChord Field for up to 400 guests

Call 253-982-5581

For more details visit JBLMmwrcom

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510

Food amp fun

Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you

For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break

Enjoy our wireless discount

Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property

Save 15on the monthly service charge of qualified plans from ATampT For federal government employees including DoD active duty military and qualified veterans as well as qualified spouses of active duty or deceased service members

Enjoy your wireless benefitVisit attcomgovmilspouse for details onbull Flexiblerateplanstofityourlifestylebull Industryleadingportfolioofdevicesbull Thousandsofappsgamesandfeatures

To qualify for your discount visit a nearby store and present your Department of Defense sponsorship card

For more details visit wwwattcomgovmilspouse

JBLMmwrcom 11

Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom

bull 12 lanes for bowling

bull Laser Maze

bull Family Fun Center

bull Snack Bar

bull Birthday Parties

bull Family-friendly fun

737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field

NOWOPEN

bull Military and government employees always approved for credit

bull Aff ordable payment plans available

bull Expert helpful customer service

bull Easy to apply in-store or online

Ready to love the way you live

Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228

Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400

USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom

Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50

Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied

TVs bull gaming bull furniture auto accessories

computersappliances bull phones

Living Smarter

Living Happier Ever After

bridal bull watchesfashion jewelry

Living Bigger

Get

any purchase of$500 or more

$50 off

USAD_0162E_MWR_Ad_FtLewis_3_5x115_0116indd 1 11615 113 PM

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

By Patti Jeffrey

Looking for something new to alleviate your

boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR

You and your Family can take ad-

vantage of opportunities offered every

month at JBLM

For instance you or a Family member

can learn to swim at one of our indoor

pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult

and youth swim lessons The lessons are

extremely popular so sign up as soon as

possible (you can be put on a wait list

too)

Who knows Maybe loving to swim

might lead to learning to be a lifeguard

or swim instructor at JBLM which would

lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy

water aerobics with other adults for fun

and exercise

For more information on swimming

water aerobics or lifeguarding call the

Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit

JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-

tion

Maybe yoursquove thought about start-

ing a new hobby such as crocheting or

knitting or want to explore new books

and talk about what yoursquove learned with

other adults Did you know that our

JBLM libraries offer free classes and a

book club They make it so easy to start

especially with other interested adults

Fall in love with reading different kinds

of books that expand your imagination

and worldview McChord Library hosts

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 13

Novel Navigators a book club that meets

the second Wednesday of every month at

430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of

the current book at the front counter For

more details call 253-982-3454

McChord Library also offers free classes

to learn hobbies crafts and other new

things For example you can learn to

ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines

and other used items into beautiful decor

and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can

take ideas presented in class add more

of your own and sell your crafts at craft

fairs

Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the

third Wednesday of each month

Also involve other Family members in

free library events such as the monthly

teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and

McChord libraries and in free weekly

storytimes with crafts

Look for these and many more library

classes events and meetings on our web-

site JBLMmwrcom

Another new craft that will tickle your

tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have

the opportunity to speak with home

brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-

Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at

McChord Field starting at 430 pm

Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate

these home brewers are about not only

the craft but about creating and refin-

ing recipes to win awards and get rave

reviews from friends They can tell you

how to get started and might even invite

you to join the club This is one craft

thatrsquos meant to be shared

Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time

to get moving mdash and you have so many

ways to fall in love with a new sport or

fitness activity

The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation

program excel at motivating you to

start something new then take it to the

next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski

snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike

scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll

be more than happy to introduce you to

what they already love to do

Turn to the Adventures section for what

sparks your interest then pick up your

phone and make that call to sign up You

can do it

Donrsquot let your household funds limit

you from your passion to get out and

move that body JBLM offers free aerobic

programs at our sports and fitness centers

Try out a new fitness class to see what

ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga

CrossFit weight training and more

Just think if you find the type of

fitness activity you love you could get

certified and teach it to others at a JBLM

fitness center to keep that spark going

Find current schedules and locations that

fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom

Speaking of household funds mdash make

friends with your budget instead of

resenting your relationship with money

Armed Forces Community Service spon-

sors Military Saves Week during February

with lots of free classes and information

on how to not only save money but feel

good again about how you spend it You

might even discover that you can truly

master the budgeting process and enjoy

your life so much more

AFCS also can help you get a job you

love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-

terviewing techniques and more through

its employment readiness program

Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-

tion for information on Military Saves

Week and many more free classes

If you love to travel we would love to

help you get the best travel experience

possible at the best prices

You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge

your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure

Center invites you to savor fine red wine

and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or

Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find

how finely crafted chocolates and wines

are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up

Leisure Travel Services is the best place

to head before you begin to plan your

vacation Yoursquoll find the best available

deals by looking at the price list and at

Armed Forces Vacation Club on their

webpage at JBLMmwrcom

If you love the resort life get access to

200000 accommodations in more than

100 countries with the Armed Forces

Vacation Club mdash membership is free You

have exclusive access to the leisure life

through vacation rentals and military

vacation deals

If you love excitement rides and enter-

tainment get exclusive savings at a num-

ber of theme parks around the country

Love to get away right here in Wash-

ington Make reservations for Pacific

Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you

love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria

BC find tours or packages that whisk

you a country away mdash right next door to

Washington

Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love

by calling LTS at 253-967-3085

There are so many more activities you

can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering

through the installation volunteer corps

skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-

ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a

volunteer youth sports coach register-

ing your kids to learn how to bowl and

more

Explore the other magazine sections

and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find

your passion this month

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514

Family amp the homefront

Sign up now for recreational sports

Whether you have a young slugger in

the house or an athletic child who likes

to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp

School Services offers recreational sports

for youth of all abilities and ages

Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-

tals and the importance of teamwork all of

which are taught by volunteer coaches

The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60

program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

Children will be introduced to a handful

of sports and activities as fun ways to get

and stay active Youth will also learn the

importance of proper nutrition Registra-

tion is open through March 10

Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-

tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

These sports and activities promise to get

your child outside while they find fun

new ways to get active Registration is

open Feb 23ndashApril 15

Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to

know that baseball season is just around

the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages

3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open

How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family

Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just

call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

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JBLMmwrcom 29

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20154

JBLM

Brewfest2015

Friday Feb 20 430ndash8 pm Club at McChord Field

For ages 21 amp older

bull Homebrew amp local commercialmicrobrew tastingbull Catered appetizersbull Bluegrass music entertainment ldquoThe Olymountain Boysrdquo 5ndash8 pmbull Door prizesbull Announcement of sanctioned homebrew competition winners at 6 pm

$15person includes a mug amp six samples hors drsquooeuvres amp entertainment $5 for five additional samples Hosted by Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR amp Homebrewers of Puget Sound The JBLM Brewfest is an AHABJCP

sanctioned competition The 2008 Beer Judge Certification Program Guidelines will be used for this competitionThis event is intended to help encourage interest in home-brewing for non-brewers and to make connections between current brewers Wersquore

asking each competitor of the homebrew competition to provide sampling of the beers they enter into the competition (1ndash2-oz samples)

BOSS will be at the event with the Designated Driver Van to give rides to Active Duty Service MembersCall 253-967-5776 for additional event information

No federal endorsement implied While supplies last

JBLM

FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR

February is National Heart Month and wersquore celebrating a focus on health and fitness as well

as with Valentinersquos Day specialsIf you didnrsquot jump on the fitness train with a gym-related New Yearrsquos res-

olution nowrsquos your second chance Between free fitness classes that make your workout not seem like work to intramural sports the sports and fitness program offers everything you need to get your heart healthy Turn to page 30 to get details on intramurals upcoming events and Zumba

No matter what yoursquod like to do for Valentinersquos Day mdash a nice dinner with your special someone or a fun evening for the entire Family mdash turn to page 6 for all the details

Speaking of fun the Family Fun Center at Sounders Lanes McChord Field is now open If you havenrsquot checked it out yet we invite you to visit for laser maze bowling games and Family-centric fun (See page 8 for location and hours)

After you visit Sounders Lanesrsquo Family Fun Center Irsquod love to hear about the fun you had Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts at httpicedisamil Your feedback is important to me Family amp MWR managers and every member of the team

February is also home to Military Saves Week Make the pledge to save at JBLMafcscom and turn to page 21 for details

Happy Hearts Day

Director Family amp MWR William E Harvey

Creative director Toby Bartley

Promotions director Kelly Wetzel

Editor amp graphic designer Kimberly Rowe

Writergraphic designer Patti Jeffrey

Contributing photographers Ursula Buford Jessica Gomez Sgt Ryan Hallock Emiliano Hernandez Lional Kam Shantel Young Outdoor Recreation program staffers and JBLM Public Affairs

Send submissions to kimberlyarowe12nafmailmil For commercial sponsorship or adver-tising inquiries off-base businesses should contact Tara Long at 253-966-2256

The JBLM ldquoFOCUSrdquo is an unofficial information source published monthly All activities described herein which are open to authorized patrons and where applicable guests are subject to change contact the activity for confirmation Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family amp MWR Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any US government entity The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute US government endorse-ment Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy clarity and style

Visit us at JBLMmwrcom or like us on Facebook at fbcomJBLMFamilyMWRWilliam E Harvey

Director Family amp MWR at JBLM

JBLMmwrcom 5

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20156

The Bistro offers Valentine rescueWant to make a lasting memory with a

special dining experience for your loved

one on Valentinersquos Day The Bistro at

Russell Landing can come to your rescue

Make your reservation for Valentinersquos

Day dinner at the Bistro Saturday Feb 14

from 4ndash9 pm The evening features live

music with Barbie Anaka and a three-

course gourmet dinner

Begin the evening with an appetizer

such as roasted golden beet salad seared

duck foie gras or fresh lobster bisque Savor

your entreacutee of beef Wellington pan-seared

white Chilean sea bass or rare caramelized

duck breast a lrsquoorange Linger over your

chocolate hazelnut cregraveme brucircleacutee or white

chocolate and raspberry cheesecake dessert

The cost is $50 per person which in-

cludes a complimentary glass of cham-

pagne For an extra fee you can arrange

to have a surprise waiting at your table

such as flowers or chocolates

For special arrangements or to reserve

your table call 253-964-2813

Bring Family to lsquoKidsrsquo Night Outrsquo Valentine party at the Club

Reserve your spots now for the Club

at McChord Fieldrsquos ldquoKidsrsquo Night Outrdquo

Valentine party Wednesday Feb 11 from

530ndash8 pm The party includes a buffet

dancing games and a movie Bring your

camera or smartphone for Family photos

or selfies in front of a backdrop The cost

is $1295 for adults $895 for ages 3ndash9

and free for ages 2 and younger Reserva-

tions are required 253-982-5581

Give sweets to your sweetheart (or treat yourself)

Tempt your sweetie with a luscious

Valentinersquos Day gift from Battle Bean at

Stone Education Center at Lewis Main

(6242 Colorado Ave)

Place your order by Friday Feb 6 for

bull A dozen freshly dipped chocolate

strawberries for $14 or 24 for $26

bull A dozen freshly baked decorated sugar

cookies for $15 or 24 for $25

The last day for order pick-up is Friday

Feb 13 at 1 pm at Battle Bean Ques-

tions Call 253-964-8152

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 7

More Valentine optionsFor more Valentine surprises check

out the sumptuous red wine and choco-

late tour offered Saturday Feb 14 and

Sunday Feb 15 by the Northwest Adven-

ture Center Reserve your places for a ski

snowboardNordic ski trip with a chance

to try the famous brewcycle and Colum-

bia River wine tasting in Oregon Presi-

dentrsquos Day weekend Feb 13ndash16 with the

Northwest Adventure Center Find the

details and complete registration at Go to

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom

A sweet treat awaits children at the

Book Patch Library for ages 4ndash10 Satur-

day Feb 7 registration is required See

page 22 for details

Treat yourself to German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club

at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat

German buffet Wednesday Feb 18 from

5ndash7 pm

Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut

schnitzel beef rouladen red cabbage

mashed potatoes German potatoes

salads and German breads Top it all off

with yummy desserts

The cost is $1895 for ages 11 and older

$895 for children ages 4ndash10 and free

for ages 3 and younger Reservations are

required for this popular buffet call

253-982-5581

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

Strike Zones offer tasty mealsGreat news mdash the Strike Zone Cafeacute

menu is now available at both Lewis

Mainrsquos Bowl Arena Lanes and

McChord Fieldrsquos Sounders Lanes

Family Fun Center Yoursquoll find all your

favorites and more mdash a quarter- or half-

pound burger grilled chicken sandwich

a variety of steak sandwich flavors grilled

or chilled sandwiches large or small sal-

ads soup pizzas starters and sides

Save with the daily meal deal that

includes a sandwich soup and fountain

drink or the Wednesday French dip fries

and fountain drink combo

If yoursquore watching calories yoursquoll find a

grilled chicken breast house or side salad

or veggie pizza enticing

Share a 16-inch pizza with the gang at

Bowl Arena Lanes or a 14-inch pizza at

Dining out with us is always a tasty choice

Save with exclusive Club at McChord Field member specialsbull Wednesday Feb 25 5ndash7 pm Free Member Appreciation Dinner $5 for guestsbull Friday Feb 27 5ndash8 pm Two-for-One Steak Night $2195 for two peoplebull Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 amndash1 pm Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grillbull Fridays 5ndash6 pm Free food in Globemaster Grill

Call 253-982-5581 to find out how you can become a Club member and save on meals

Sounders Lanes (prices vary) Add your

own toppings for a custom pizza On a

budget Order the 7-inch flatbread pizza

with one topping for about a third to a

quarter of the cost

Any way you slice it the Strike Zone

Cafeacutes offer something for everyone

The Strike Zone at Bowl Arena Lanes is

at 2272 Liggett Ave To order ahead or for

more details call 253-967-4661

Sounders Lanesrsquo Strike Zone is located

at 737 Jackson Blvd For more information

or to order ahead call 253-982-5372

Habantildeero treats you to specialsTasty new specials are being featured in

February at Habantildeero Mexican Grill

From 11 amndash130 pm enjoy

bull A second lunch burrito at half-price

when you buy your first lunch burrito

Monday and Wednesday mdash bring a

friend or bring a hefty appetite

bull A cheese quesadilla soup of the day

and fountain drink combo for only

$725 Tuesday and Thursday

Habantildeero Mexican Grill is located at

895 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field

The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps

and sandwiches sweet-and-spicy wings

piled-high sliders chicken salads flat-

bread pizza brews on tap and more

At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at

Lewis North The Zone is for ages 18 and

older and is at 11592 17th amp D St Ques-

tions Call 253-477-5835

JBLMmwrcom 7

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch

it on a big screen with friends food and

half-time games The following venues

are for ages 18 and older only

The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has

the game on its big screen or watch it on

TV screens located throughout the facil-

ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament

and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in

on food specials and door prizes

The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call

253-477-5756 for details

At Nelson Recreation Center watch

the game in cushy comfort on a movie

screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at

3168 2nd Division Dr For additional

information call 253-967-2539

Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf

at Whispering Firs Golf Course

bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-

day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your

green fee Format is stroke play gross

and net Tee time is 8 am

bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-

one green fees for you and your partner

after 11 am Saturday Feb 14

bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday

Feb 14 Select items are on sale

bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special

throughout February mdash all green fees

are $10 after 11 am

bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash

green fees a shared cart and a $7 food

voucher is available seven days a week

The food voucher is good through Sat-

urday Feb 28

Specials canrsquot be combined with other

offers and may not be used for tourna-

ments or outings

Also get ready for the 10th Annual

Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming

in March For details call the pro shop

Whispering Firs is at McChord Field

at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at

253-982-2124 for more information

Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league

The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more

Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter

Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information

Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest

Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field

Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-

rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool

and poker tournaments shuffleboard

gaming competitions music videos mov-

ies in the house theater and much more

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 9

Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order

Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726

Free printing on full-color puzzles

(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)

2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time

discount applies after first full hour)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein

(One per customer)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Call 253-477-5756 or come in today

The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St

Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life

Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord

Field never lets you down mdash especially

with gifts for every occasion

This month order a custom-printed

puzzle featuring a photo of your loved

one Break the puzzle apart put the

pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you

have a sweet surprise for your Valentine

Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have

your favorite photo printed on a coffee

mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet

photos count as Family)

To save time you can email your pho-

tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your

project started mdash call 253-982-6723

Save on these Valentine gifts and shop

time (for creating your own project) by

bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons

below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located

at 1121 Barnes Blvd

Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting

your first baby both you and your spouse

are invited to the free Operation Baby

Shower at American Lake Conference

Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash

2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-

uct giveaways and door prizes

For details call 253-967-6772 or look

for the Operation Baby Shower ad online

at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis

North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd

Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic

and sell your gently used items at the

Spring Flea Market coming Saturday

March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from

9 amndash1 pm

The cost for two tables spaces or a

combination is $26 For three spaces

tables or a combination pay $30 Each

additional table or space is $6 For more

information on renting your area call

253-967-6772

Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-

coming birthday party or other celebra-

tion Wersquore your party headquarters

bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties

at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)

or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center

(253-982-5954) Different party pack-

ages are available

bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis

North can seat up to 80 people for a

reception or party Call 253-964-2813

bull American Lake Conference Center at

Lewis North accommodates both small

and large parties Call 253-966-3988

bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord

Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests

Call 253-982-3271

bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to

160 guests Call 253-967-6522

bull Book your reception at the Club at

McChord Field for up to 400 guests

Call 253-982-5581

For more details visit JBLMmwrcom

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510

Food amp fun

Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you

For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break

Enjoy our wireless discount

Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property

Save 15on the monthly service charge of qualified plans from ATampT For federal government employees including DoD active duty military and qualified veterans as well as qualified spouses of active duty or deceased service members

Enjoy your wireless benefitVisit attcomgovmilspouse for details onbull Flexiblerateplanstofityourlifestylebull Industryleadingportfolioofdevicesbull Thousandsofappsgamesandfeatures

To qualify for your discount visit a nearby store and present your Department of Defense sponsorship card

For more details visit wwwattcomgovmilspouse

JBLMmwrcom 11

Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom

bull 12 lanes for bowling

bull Laser Maze

bull Family Fun Center

bull Snack Bar

bull Birthday Parties

bull Family-friendly fun

737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field

NOWOPEN

bull Military and government employees always approved for credit

bull Aff ordable payment plans available

bull Expert helpful customer service

bull Easy to apply in-store or online

Ready to love the way you live

Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228

Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400

USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom

Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50

Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied

TVs bull gaming bull furniture auto accessories

computersappliances bull phones

Living Smarter

Living Happier Ever After

bridal bull watchesfashion jewelry

Living Bigger

Get

any purchase of$500 or more

$50 off

USAD_0162E_MWR_Ad_FtLewis_3_5x115_0116indd 1 11615 113 PM

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

By Patti Jeffrey

Looking for something new to alleviate your

boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR

You and your Family can take ad-

vantage of opportunities offered every

month at JBLM

For instance you or a Family member

can learn to swim at one of our indoor

pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult

and youth swim lessons The lessons are

extremely popular so sign up as soon as

possible (you can be put on a wait list

too)

Who knows Maybe loving to swim

might lead to learning to be a lifeguard

or swim instructor at JBLM which would

lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy

water aerobics with other adults for fun

and exercise

For more information on swimming

water aerobics or lifeguarding call the

Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit

JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-

tion

Maybe yoursquove thought about start-

ing a new hobby such as crocheting or

knitting or want to explore new books

and talk about what yoursquove learned with

other adults Did you know that our

JBLM libraries offer free classes and a

book club They make it so easy to start

especially with other interested adults

Fall in love with reading different kinds

of books that expand your imagination

and worldview McChord Library hosts

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 13

Novel Navigators a book club that meets

the second Wednesday of every month at

430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of

the current book at the front counter For

more details call 253-982-3454

McChord Library also offers free classes

to learn hobbies crafts and other new

things For example you can learn to

ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines

and other used items into beautiful decor

and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can

take ideas presented in class add more

of your own and sell your crafts at craft

fairs

Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the

third Wednesday of each month

Also involve other Family members in

free library events such as the monthly

teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and

McChord libraries and in free weekly

storytimes with crafts

Look for these and many more library

classes events and meetings on our web-

site JBLMmwrcom

Another new craft that will tickle your

tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have

the opportunity to speak with home

brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-

Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at

McChord Field starting at 430 pm

Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate

these home brewers are about not only

the craft but about creating and refin-

ing recipes to win awards and get rave

reviews from friends They can tell you

how to get started and might even invite

you to join the club This is one craft

thatrsquos meant to be shared

Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time

to get moving mdash and you have so many

ways to fall in love with a new sport or

fitness activity

The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation

program excel at motivating you to

start something new then take it to the

next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski

snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike

scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll

be more than happy to introduce you to

what they already love to do

Turn to the Adventures section for what

sparks your interest then pick up your

phone and make that call to sign up You

can do it

Donrsquot let your household funds limit

you from your passion to get out and

move that body JBLM offers free aerobic

programs at our sports and fitness centers

Try out a new fitness class to see what

ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga

CrossFit weight training and more

Just think if you find the type of

fitness activity you love you could get

certified and teach it to others at a JBLM

fitness center to keep that spark going

Find current schedules and locations that

fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom

Speaking of household funds mdash make

friends with your budget instead of

resenting your relationship with money

Armed Forces Community Service spon-

sors Military Saves Week during February

with lots of free classes and information

on how to not only save money but feel

good again about how you spend it You

might even discover that you can truly

master the budgeting process and enjoy

your life so much more

AFCS also can help you get a job you

love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-

terviewing techniques and more through

its employment readiness program

Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-

tion for information on Military Saves

Week and many more free classes

If you love to travel we would love to

help you get the best travel experience

possible at the best prices

You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge

your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure

Center invites you to savor fine red wine

and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or

Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find

how finely crafted chocolates and wines

are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up

Leisure Travel Services is the best place

to head before you begin to plan your

vacation Yoursquoll find the best available

deals by looking at the price list and at

Armed Forces Vacation Club on their

webpage at JBLMmwrcom

If you love the resort life get access to

200000 accommodations in more than

100 countries with the Armed Forces

Vacation Club mdash membership is free You

have exclusive access to the leisure life

through vacation rentals and military

vacation deals

If you love excitement rides and enter-

tainment get exclusive savings at a num-

ber of theme parks around the country

Love to get away right here in Wash-

ington Make reservations for Pacific

Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you

love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria

BC find tours or packages that whisk

you a country away mdash right next door to

Washington

Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love

by calling LTS at 253-967-3085

There are so many more activities you

can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering

through the installation volunteer corps

skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-

ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a

volunteer youth sports coach register-

ing your kids to learn how to bowl and

more

Explore the other magazine sections

and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find

your passion this month

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514

Family amp the homefront

Sign up now for recreational sports

Whether you have a young slugger in

the house or an athletic child who likes

to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp

School Services offers recreational sports

for youth of all abilities and ages

Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-

tals and the importance of teamwork all of

which are taught by volunteer coaches

The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60

program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

Children will be introduced to a handful

of sports and activities as fun ways to get

and stay active Youth will also learn the

importance of proper nutrition Registra-

tion is open through March 10

Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-

tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

These sports and activities promise to get

your child outside while they find fun

new ways to get active Registration is

open Feb 23ndashApril 15

Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to

know that baseball season is just around

the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages

3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open

How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family

Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just

call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

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JBLMmwrcom 29

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20156

The Bistro offers Valentine rescueWant to make a lasting memory with a

special dining experience for your loved

one on Valentinersquos Day The Bistro at

Russell Landing can come to your rescue

Make your reservation for Valentinersquos

Day dinner at the Bistro Saturday Feb 14

from 4ndash9 pm The evening features live

music with Barbie Anaka and a three-

course gourmet dinner

Begin the evening with an appetizer

such as roasted golden beet salad seared

duck foie gras or fresh lobster bisque Savor

your entreacutee of beef Wellington pan-seared

white Chilean sea bass or rare caramelized

duck breast a lrsquoorange Linger over your

chocolate hazelnut cregraveme brucircleacutee or white

chocolate and raspberry cheesecake dessert

The cost is $50 per person which in-

cludes a complimentary glass of cham-

pagne For an extra fee you can arrange

to have a surprise waiting at your table

such as flowers or chocolates

For special arrangements or to reserve

your table call 253-964-2813

Bring Family to lsquoKidsrsquo Night Outrsquo Valentine party at the Club

Reserve your spots now for the Club

at McChord Fieldrsquos ldquoKidsrsquo Night Outrdquo

Valentine party Wednesday Feb 11 from

530ndash8 pm The party includes a buffet

dancing games and a movie Bring your

camera or smartphone for Family photos

or selfies in front of a backdrop The cost

is $1295 for adults $895 for ages 3ndash9

and free for ages 2 and younger Reserva-

tions are required 253-982-5581

Give sweets to your sweetheart (or treat yourself)

Tempt your sweetie with a luscious

Valentinersquos Day gift from Battle Bean at

Stone Education Center at Lewis Main

(6242 Colorado Ave)

Place your order by Friday Feb 6 for

bull A dozen freshly dipped chocolate

strawberries for $14 or 24 for $26

bull A dozen freshly baked decorated sugar

cookies for $15 or 24 for $25

The last day for order pick-up is Friday

Feb 13 at 1 pm at Battle Bean Ques-

tions Call 253-964-8152

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 7

More Valentine optionsFor more Valentine surprises check

out the sumptuous red wine and choco-

late tour offered Saturday Feb 14 and

Sunday Feb 15 by the Northwest Adven-

ture Center Reserve your places for a ski

snowboardNordic ski trip with a chance

to try the famous brewcycle and Colum-

bia River wine tasting in Oregon Presi-

dentrsquos Day weekend Feb 13ndash16 with the

Northwest Adventure Center Find the

details and complete registration at Go to

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom

A sweet treat awaits children at the

Book Patch Library for ages 4ndash10 Satur-

day Feb 7 registration is required See

page 22 for details

Treat yourself to German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club

at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat

German buffet Wednesday Feb 18 from

5ndash7 pm

Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut

schnitzel beef rouladen red cabbage

mashed potatoes German potatoes

salads and German breads Top it all off

with yummy desserts

The cost is $1895 for ages 11 and older

$895 for children ages 4ndash10 and free

for ages 3 and younger Reservations are

required for this popular buffet call

253-982-5581

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

Strike Zones offer tasty mealsGreat news mdash the Strike Zone Cafeacute

menu is now available at both Lewis

Mainrsquos Bowl Arena Lanes and

McChord Fieldrsquos Sounders Lanes

Family Fun Center Yoursquoll find all your

favorites and more mdash a quarter- or half-

pound burger grilled chicken sandwich

a variety of steak sandwich flavors grilled

or chilled sandwiches large or small sal-

ads soup pizzas starters and sides

Save with the daily meal deal that

includes a sandwich soup and fountain

drink or the Wednesday French dip fries

and fountain drink combo

If yoursquore watching calories yoursquoll find a

grilled chicken breast house or side salad

or veggie pizza enticing

Share a 16-inch pizza with the gang at

Bowl Arena Lanes or a 14-inch pizza at

Dining out with us is always a tasty choice

Save with exclusive Club at McChord Field member specialsbull Wednesday Feb 25 5ndash7 pm Free Member Appreciation Dinner $5 for guestsbull Friday Feb 27 5ndash8 pm Two-for-One Steak Night $2195 for two peoplebull Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 amndash1 pm Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grillbull Fridays 5ndash6 pm Free food in Globemaster Grill

Call 253-982-5581 to find out how you can become a Club member and save on meals

Sounders Lanes (prices vary) Add your

own toppings for a custom pizza On a

budget Order the 7-inch flatbread pizza

with one topping for about a third to a

quarter of the cost

Any way you slice it the Strike Zone

Cafeacutes offer something for everyone

The Strike Zone at Bowl Arena Lanes is

at 2272 Liggett Ave To order ahead or for

more details call 253-967-4661

Sounders Lanesrsquo Strike Zone is located

at 737 Jackson Blvd For more information

or to order ahead call 253-982-5372

Habantildeero treats you to specialsTasty new specials are being featured in

February at Habantildeero Mexican Grill

From 11 amndash130 pm enjoy

bull A second lunch burrito at half-price

when you buy your first lunch burrito

Monday and Wednesday mdash bring a

friend or bring a hefty appetite

bull A cheese quesadilla soup of the day

and fountain drink combo for only

$725 Tuesday and Thursday

Habantildeero Mexican Grill is located at

895 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field

The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps

and sandwiches sweet-and-spicy wings

piled-high sliders chicken salads flat-

bread pizza brews on tap and more

At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at

Lewis North The Zone is for ages 18 and

older and is at 11592 17th amp D St Ques-

tions Call 253-477-5835

JBLMmwrcom 7

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch

it on a big screen with friends food and

half-time games The following venues

are for ages 18 and older only

The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has

the game on its big screen or watch it on

TV screens located throughout the facil-

ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament

and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in

on food specials and door prizes

The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call

253-477-5756 for details

At Nelson Recreation Center watch

the game in cushy comfort on a movie

screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at

3168 2nd Division Dr For additional

information call 253-967-2539

Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf

at Whispering Firs Golf Course

bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-

day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your

green fee Format is stroke play gross

and net Tee time is 8 am

bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-

one green fees for you and your partner

after 11 am Saturday Feb 14

bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday

Feb 14 Select items are on sale

bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special

throughout February mdash all green fees

are $10 after 11 am

bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash

green fees a shared cart and a $7 food

voucher is available seven days a week

The food voucher is good through Sat-

urday Feb 28

Specials canrsquot be combined with other

offers and may not be used for tourna-

ments or outings

Also get ready for the 10th Annual

Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming

in March For details call the pro shop

Whispering Firs is at McChord Field

at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at

253-982-2124 for more information

Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league

The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more

Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter

Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information

Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest

Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field

Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-

rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool

and poker tournaments shuffleboard

gaming competitions music videos mov-

ies in the house theater and much more

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 9

Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order

Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726

Free printing on full-color puzzles

(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)

2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time

discount applies after first full hour)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein

(One per customer)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Call 253-477-5756 or come in today

The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St

Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life

Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord

Field never lets you down mdash especially

with gifts for every occasion

This month order a custom-printed

puzzle featuring a photo of your loved

one Break the puzzle apart put the

pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you

have a sweet surprise for your Valentine

Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have

your favorite photo printed on a coffee

mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet

photos count as Family)

To save time you can email your pho-

tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your

project started mdash call 253-982-6723

Save on these Valentine gifts and shop

time (for creating your own project) by

bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons

below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located

at 1121 Barnes Blvd

Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting

your first baby both you and your spouse

are invited to the free Operation Baby

Shower at American Lake Conference

Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash

2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-

uct giveaways and door prizes

For details call 253-967-6772 or look

for the Operation Baby Shower ad online

at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis

North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd

Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic

and sell your gently used items at the

Spring Flea Market coming Saturday

March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from

9 amndash1 pm

The cost for two tables spaces or a

combination is $26 For three spaces

tables or a combination pay $30 Each

additional table or space is $6 For more

information on renting your area call

253-967-6772

Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-

coming birthday party or other celebra-

tion Wersquore your party headquarters

bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties

at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)

or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center

(253-982-5954) Different party pack-

ages are available

bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis

North can seat up to 80 people for a

reception or party Call 253-964-2813

bull American Lake Conference Center at

Lewis North accommodates both small

and large parties Call 253-966-3988

bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord

Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests

Call 253-982-3271

bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to

160 guests Call 253-967-6522

bull Book your reception at the Club at

McChord Field for up to 400 guests

Call 253-982-5581

For more details visit JBLMmwrcom

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510

Food amp fun

Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you

For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break

Enjoy our wireless discount

Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property

Save 15on the monthly service charge of qualified plans from ATampT For federal government employees including DoD active duty military and qualified veterans as well as qualified spouses of active duty or deceased service members

Enjoy your wireless benefitVisit attcomgovmilspouse for details onbull Flexiblerateplanstofityourlifestylebull Industryleadingportfolioofdevicesbull Thousandsofappsgamesandfeatures

To qualify for your discount visit a nearby store and present your Department of Defense sponsorship card

For more details visit wwwattcomgovmilspouse

JBLMmwrcom 11

Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom

bull 12 lanes for bowling

bull Laser Maze

bull Family Fun Center

bull Snack Bar

bull Birthday Parties

bull Family-friendly fun

737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field

NOWOPEN

bull Military and government employees always approved for credit

bull Aff ordable payment plans available

bull Expert helpful customer service

bull Easy to apply in-store or online

Ready to love the way you live

Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228

Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400

USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom

Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50

Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied

TVs bull gaming bull furniture auto accessories

computersappliances bull phones

Living Smarter

Living Happier Ever After

bridal bull watchesfashion jewelry

Living Bigger

Get

any purchase of$500 or more

$50 off

USAD_0162E_MWR_Ad_FtLewis_3_5x115_0116indd 1 11615 113 PM

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

By Patti Jeffrey

Looking for something new to alleviate your

boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR

You and your Family can take ad-

vantage of opportunities offered every

month at JBLM

For instance you or a Family member

can learn to swim at one of our indoor

pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult

and youth swim lessons The lessons are

extremely popular so sign up as soon as

possible (you can be put on a wait list

too)

Who knows Maybe loving to swim

might lead to learning to be a lifeguard

or swim instructor at JBLM which would

lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy

water aerobics with other adults for fun

and exercise

For more information on swimming

water aerobics or lifeguarding call the

Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit

JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-

tion

Maybe yoursquove thought about start-

ing a new hobby such as crocheting or

knitting or want to explore new books

and talk about what yoursquove learned with

other adults Did you know that our

JBLM libraries offer free classes and a

book club They make it so easy to start

especially with other interested adults

Fall in love with reading different kinds

of books that expand your imagination

and worldview McChord Library hosts

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 13

Novel Navigators a book club that meets

the second Wednesday of every month at

430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of

the current book at the front counter For

more details call 253-982-3454

McChord Library also offers free classes

to learn hobbies crafts and other new

things For example you can learn to

ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines

and other used items into beautiful decor

and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can

take ideas presented in class add more

of your own and sell your crafts at craft

fairs

Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the

third Wednesday of each month

Also involve other Family members in

free library events such as the monthly

teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and

McChord libraries and in free weekly

storytimes with crafts

Look for these and many more library

classes events and meetings on our web-

site JBLMmwrcom

Another new craft that will tickle your

tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have

the opportunity to speak with home

brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-

Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at

McChord Field starting at 430 pm

Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate

these home brewers are about not only

the craft but about creating and refin-

ing recipes to win awards and get rave

reviews from friends They can tell you

how to get started and might even invite

you to join the club This is one craft

thatrsquos meant to be shared

Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time

to get moving mdash and you have so many

ways to fall in love with a new sport or

fitness activity

The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation

program excel at motivating you to

start something new then take it to the

next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski

snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike

scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll

be more than happy to introduce you to

what they already love to do

Turn to the Adventures section for what

sparks your interest then pick up your

phone and make that call to sign up You

can do it

Donrsquot let your household funds limit

you from your passion to get out and

move that body JBLM offers free aerobic

programs at our sports and fitness centers

Try out a new fitness class to see what

ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga

CrossFit weight training and more

Just think if you find the type of

fitness activity you love you could get

certified and teach it to others at a JBLM

fitness center to keep that spark going

Find current schedules and locations that

fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom

Speaking of household funds mdash make

friends with your budget instead of

resenting your relationship with money

Armed Forces Community Service spon-

sors Military Saves Week during February

with lots of free classes and information

on how to not only save money but feel

good again about how you spend it You

might even discover that you can truly

master the budgeting process and enjoy

your life so much more

AFCS also can help you get a job you

love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-

terviewing techniques and more through

its employment readiness program

Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-

tion for information on Military Saves

Week and many more free classes

If you love to travel we would love to

help you get the best travel experience

possible at the best prices

You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge

your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure

Center invites you to savor fine red wine

and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or

Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find

how finely crafted chocolates and wines

are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up

Leisure Travel Services is the best place

to head before you begin to plan your

vacation Yoursquoll find the best available

deals by looking at the price list and at

Armed Forces Vacation Club on their

webpage at JBLMmwrcom

If you love the resort life get access to

200000 accommodations in more than

100 countries with the Armed Forces

Vacation Club mdash membership is free You

have exclusive access to the leisure life

through vacation rentals and military

vacation deals

If you love excitement rides and enter-

tainment get exclusive savings at a num-

ber of theme parks around the country

Love to get away right here in Wash-

ington Make reservations for Pacific

Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you

love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria

BC find tours or packages that whisk

you a country away mdash right next door to

Washington

Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love

by calling LTS at 253-967-3085

There are so many more activities you

can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering

through the installation volunteer corps

skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-

ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a

volunteer youth sports coach register-

ing your kids to learn how to bowl and

more

Explore the other magazine sections

and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find

your passion this month

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514

Family amp the homefront

Sign up now for recreational sports

Whether you have a young slugger in

the house or an athletic child who likes

to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp

School Services offers recreational sports

for youth of all abilities and ages

Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-

tals and the importance of teamwork all of

which are taught by volunteer coaches

The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60

program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

Children will be introduced to a handful

of sports and activities as fun ways to get

and stay active Youth will also learn the

importance of proper nutrition Registra-

tion is open through March 10

Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-

tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

These sports and activities promise to get

your child outside while they find fun

new ways to get active Registration is

open Feb 23ndashApril 15

Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to

know that baseball season is just around

the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages

3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open

How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family

Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just

call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

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bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20156

The Bistro offers Valentine rescueWant to make a lasting memory with a

special dining experience for your loved

one on Valentinersquos Day The Bistro at

Russell Landing can come to your rescue

Make your reservation for Valentinersquos

Day dinner at the Bistro Saturday Feb 14

from 4ndash9 pm The evening features live

music with Barbie Anaka and a three-

course gourmet dinner

Begin the evening with an appetizer

such as roasted golden beet salad seared

duck foie gras or fresh lobster bisque Savor

your entreacutee of beef Wellington pan-seared

white Chilean sea bass or rare caramelized

duck breast a lrsquoorange Linger over your

chocolate hazelnut cregraveme brucircleacutee or white

chocolate and raspberry cheesecake dessert

The cost is $50 per person which in-

cludes a complimentary glass of cham-

pagne For an extra fee you can arrange

to have a surprise waiting at your table

such as flowers or chocolates

For special arrangements or to reserve

your table call 253-964-2813

Bring Family to lsquoKidsrsquo Night Outrsquo Valentine party at the Club

Reserve your spots now for the Club

at McChord Fieldrsquos ldquoKidsrsquo Night Outrdquo

Valentine party Wednesday Feb 11 from

530ndash8 pm The party includes a buffet

dancing games and a movie Bring your

camera or smartphone for Family photos

or selfies in front of a backdrop The cost

is $1295 for adults $895 for ages 3ndash9

and free for ages 2 and younger Reserva-

tions are required 253-982-5581

Give sweets to your sweetheart (or treat yourself)

Tempt your sweetie with a luscious

Valentinersquos Day gift from Battle Bean at

Stone Education Center at Lewis Main

(6242 Colorado Ave)

Place your order by Friday Feb 6 for

bull A dozen freshly dipped chocolate

strawberries for $14 or 24 for $26

bull A dozen freshly baked decorated sugar

cookies for $15 or 24 for $25

The last day for order pick-up is Friday

Feb 13 at 1 pm at Battle Bean Ques-

tions Call 253-964-8152

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 7

More Valentine optionsFor more Valentine surprises check

out the sumptuous red wine and choco-

late tour offered Saturday Feb 14 and

Sunday Feb 15 by the Northwest Adven-

ture Center Reserve your places for a ski

snowboardNordic ski trip with a chance

to try the famous brewcycle and Colum-

bia River wine tasting in Oregon Presi-

dentrsquos Day weekend Feb 13ndash16 with the

Northwest Adventure Center Find the

details and complete registration at Go to

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom

A sweet treat awaits children at the

Book Patch Library for ages 4ndash10 Satur-

day Feb 7 registration is required See

page 22 for details

Treat yourself to German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club

at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat

German buffet Wednesday Feb 18 from

5ndash7 pm

Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut

schnitzel beef rouladen red cabbage

mashed potatoes German potatoes

salads and German breads Top it all off

with yummy desserts

The cost is $1895 for ages 11 and older

$895 for children ages 4ndash10 and free

for ages 3 and younger Reservations are

required for this popular buffet call

253-982-5581

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

Strike Zones offer tasty mealsGreat news mdash the Strike Zone Cafeacute

menu is now available at both Lewis

Mainrsquos Bowl Arena Lanes and

McChord Fieldrsquos Sounders Lanes

Family Fun Center Yoursquoll find all your

favorites and more mdash a quarter- or half-

pound burger grilled chicken sandwich

a variety of steak sandwich flavors grilled

or chilled sandwiches large or small sal-

ads soup pizzas starters and sides

Save with the daily meal deal that

includes a sandwich soup and fountain

drink or the Wednesday French dip fries

and fountain drink combo

If yoursquore watching calories yoursquoll find a

grilled chicken breast house or side salad

or veggie pizza enticing

Share a 16-inch pizza with the gang at

Bowl Arena Lanes or a 14-inch pizza at

Dining out with us is always a tasty choice

Save with exclusive Club at McChord Field member specialsbull Wednesday Feb 25 5ndash7 pm Free Member Appreciation Dinner $5 for guestsbull Friday Feb 27 5ndash8 pm Two-for-One Steak Night $2195 for two peoplebull Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 amndash1 pm Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grillbull Fridays 5ndash6 pm Free food in Globemaster Grill

Call 253-982-5581 to find out how you can become a Club member and save on meals

Sounders Lanes (prices vary) Add your

own toppings for a custom pizza On a

budget Order the 7-inch flatbread pizza

with one topping for about a third to a

quarter of the cost

Any way you slice it the Strike Zone

Cafeacutes offer something for everyone

The Strike Zone at Bowl Arena Lanes is

at 2272 Liggett Ave To order ahead or for

more details call 253-967-4661

Sounders Lanesrsquo Strike Zone is located

at 737 Jackson Blvd For more information

or to order ahead call 253-982-5372

Habantildeero treats you to specialsTasty new specials are being featured in

February at Habantildeero Mexican Grill

From 11 amndash130 pm enjoy

bull A second lunch burrito at half-price

when you buy your first lunch burrito

Monday and Wednesday mdash bring a

friend or bring a hefty appetite

bull A cheese quesadilla soup of the day

and fountain drink combo for only

$725 Tuesday and Thursday

Habantildeero Mexican Grill is located at

895 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field

The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps

and sandwiches sweet-and-spicy wings

piled-high sliders chicken salads flat-

bread pizza brews on tap and more

At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at

Lewis North The Zone is for ages 18 and

older and is at 11592 17th amp D St Ques-

tions Call 253-477-5835

JBLMmwrcom 7

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch

it on a big screen with friends food and

half-time games The following venues

are for ages 18 and older only

The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has

the game on its big screen or watch it on

TV screens located throughout the facil-

ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament

and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in

on food specials and door prizes

The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call

253-477-5756 for details

At Nelson Recreation Center watch

the game in cushy comfort on a movie

screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at

3168 2nd Division Dr For additional

information call 253-967-2539

Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf

at Whispering Firs Golf Course

bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-

day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your

green fee Format is stroke play gross

and net Tee time is 8 am

bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-

one green fees for you and your partner

after 11 am Saturday Feb 14

bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday

Feb 14 Select items are on sale

bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special

throughout February mdash all green fees

are $10 after 11 am

bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash

green fees a shared cart and a $7 food

voucher is available seven days a week

The food voucher is good through Sat-

urday Feb 28

Specials canrsquot be combined with other

offers and may not be used for tourna-

ments or outings

Also get ready for the 10th Annual

Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming

in March For details call the pro shop

Whispering Firs is at McChord Field

at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at

253-982-2124 for more information

Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league

The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more

Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter

Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information

Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest

Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field

Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-

rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool

and poker tournaments shuffleboard

gaming competitions music videos mov-

ies in the house theater and much more

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 9

Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order

Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726

Free printing on full-color puzzles

(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)

2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time

discount applies after first full hour)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein

(One per customer)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Call 253-477-5756 or come in today

The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St

Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life

Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord

Field never lets you down mdash especially

with gifts for every occasion

This month order a custom-printed

puzzle featuring a photo of your loved

one Break the puzzle apart put the

pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you

have a sweet surprise for your Valentine

Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have

your favorite photo printed on a coffee

mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet

photos count as Family)

To save time you can email your pho-

tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your

project started mdash call 253-982-6723

Save on these Valentine gifts and shop

time (for creating your own project) by

bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons

below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located

at 1121 Barnes Blvd

Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting

your first baby both you and your spouse

are invited to the free Operation Baby

Shower at American Lake Conference

Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash

2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-

uct giveaways and door prizes

For details call 253-967-6772 or look

for the Operation Baby Shower ad online

at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis

North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd

Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic

and sell your gently used items at the

Spring Flea Market coming Saturday

March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from

9 amndash1 pm

The cost for two tables spaces or a

combination is $26 For three spaces

tables or a combination pay $30 Each

additional table or space is $6 For more

information on renting your area call

253-967-6772

Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-

coming birthday party or other celebra-

tion Wersquore your party headquarters

bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties

at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)

or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center

(253-982-5954) Different party pack-

ages are available

bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis

North can seat up to 80 people for a

reception or party Call 253-964-2813

bull American Lake Conference Center at

Lewis North accommodates both small

and large parties Call 253-966-3988

bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord

Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests

Call 253-982-3271

bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to

160 guests Call 253-967-6522

bull Book your reception at the Club at

McChord Field for up to 400 guests

Call 253-982-5581

For more details visit JBLMmwrcom

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510

Food amp fun

Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you

For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break

Enjoy our wireless discount

Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property

Save 15on the monthly service charge of qualified plans from ATampT For federal government employees including DoD active duty military and qualified veterans as well as qualified spouses of active duty or deceased service members

Enjoy your wireless benefitVisit attcomgovmilspouse for details onbull Flexiblerateplanstofityourlifestylebull Industryleadingportfolioofdevicesbull Thousandsofappsgamesandfeatures

To qualify for your discount visit a nearby store and present your Department of Defense sponsorship card

For more details visit wwwattcomgovmilspouse

JBLMmwrcom 11

Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom

bull 12 lanes for bowling

bull Laser Maze

bull Family Fun Center

bull Snack Bar

bull Birthday Parties

bull Family-friendly fun

737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field

NOWOPEN

bull Military and government employees always approved for credit

bull Aff ordable payment plans available

bull Expert helpful customer service

bull Easy to apply in-store or online

Ready to love the way you live

Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228

Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400

USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom

Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50

Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied

TVs bull gaming bull furniture auto accessories

computersappliances bull phones

Living Smarter

Living Happier Ever After

bridal bull watchesfashion jewelry

Living Bigger

Get

any purchase of$500 or more

$50 off

USAD_0162E_MWR_Ad_FtLewis_3_5x115_0116indd 1 11615 113 PM

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

By Patti Jeffrey

Looking for something new to alleviate your

boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR

You and your Family can take ad-

vantage of opportunities offered every

month at JBLM

For instance you or a Family member

can learn to swim at one of our indoor

pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult

and youth swim lessons The lessons are

extremely popular so sign up as soon as

possible (you can be put on a wait list

too)

Who knows Maybe loving to swim

might lead to learning to be a lifeguard

or swim instructor at JBLM which would

lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy

water aerobics with other adults for fun

and exercise

For more information on swimming

water aerobics or lifeguarding call the

Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit

JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-

tion

Maybe yoursquove thought about start-

ing a new hobby such as crocheting or

knitting or want to explore new books

and talk about what yoursquove learned with

other adults Did you know that our

JBLM libraries offer free classes and a

book club They make it so easy to start

especially with other interested adults

Fall in love with reading different kinds

of books that expand your imagination

and worldview McChord Library hosts

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 13

Novel Navigators a book club that meets

the second Wednesday of every month at

430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of

the current book at the front counter For

more details call 253-982-3454

McChord Library also offers free classes

to learn hobbies crafts and other new

things For example you can learn to

ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines

and other used items into beautiful decor

and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can

take ideas presented in class add more

of your own and sell your crafts at craft

fairs

Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the

third Wednesday of each month

Also involve other Family members in

free library events such as the monthly

teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and

McChord libraries and in free weekly

storytimes with crafts

Look for these and many more library

classes events and meetings on our web-

site JBLMmwrcom

Another new craft that will tickle your

tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have

the opportunity to speak with home

brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-

Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at

McChord Field starting at 430 pm

Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate

these home brewers are about not only

the craft but about creating and refin-

ing recipes to win awards and get rave

reviews from friends They can tell you

how to get started and might even invite

you to join the club This is one craft

thatrsquos meant to be shared

Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time

to get moving mdash and you have so many

ways to fall in love with a new sport or

fitness activity

The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation

program excel at motivating you to

start something new then take it to the

next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski

snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike

scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll

be more than happy to introduce you to

what they already love to do

Turn to the Adventures section for what

sparks your interest then pick up your

phone and make that call to sign up You

can do it

Donrsquot let your household funds limit

you from your passion to get out and

move that body JBLM offers free aerobic

programs at our sports and fitness centers

Try out a new fitness class to see what

ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga

CrossFit weight training and more

Just think if you find the type of

fitness activity you love you could get

certified and teach it to others at a JBLM

fitness center to keep that spark going

Find current schedules and locations that

fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom

Speaking of household funds mdash make

friends with your budget instead of

resenting your relationship with money

Armed Forces Community Service spon-

sors Military Saves Week during February

with lots of free classes and information

on how to not only save money but feel

good again about how you spend it You

might even discover that you can truly

master the budgeting process and enjoy

your life so much more

AFCS also can help you get a job you

love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-

terviewing techniques and more through

its employment readiness program

Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-

tion for information on Military Saves

Week and many more free classes

If you love to travel we would love to

help you get the best travel experience

possible at the best prices

You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge

your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure

Center invites you to savor fine red wine

and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or

Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find

how finely crafted chocolates and wines

are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up

Leisure Travel Services is the best place

to head before you begin to plan your

vacation Yoursquoll find the best available

deals by looking at the price list and at

Armed Forces Vacation Club on their

webpage at JBLMmwrcom

If you love the resort life get access to

200000 accommodations in more than

100 countries with the Armed Forces

Vacation Club mdash membership is free You

have exclusive access to the leisure life

through vacation rentals and military

vacation deals

If you love excitement rides and enter-

tainment get exclusive savings at a num-

ber of theme parks around the country

Love to get away right here in Wash-

ington Make reservations for Pacific

Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you

love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria

BC find tours or packages that whisk

you a country away mdash right next door to

Washington

Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love

by calling LTS at 253-967-3085

There are so many more activities you

can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering

through the installation volunteer corps

skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-

ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a

volunteer youth sports coach register-

ing your kids to learn how to bowl and

more

Explore the other magazine sections

and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find

your passion this month

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514

Family amp the homefront

Sign up now for recreational sports

Whether you have a young slugger in

the house or an athletic child who likes

to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp

School Services offers recreational sports

for youth of all abilities and ages

Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-

tals and the importance of teamwork all of

which are taught by volunteer coaches

The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60

program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

Children will be introduced to a handful

of sports and activities as fun ways to get

and stay active Youth will also learn the

importance of proper nutrition Registra-

tion is open through March 10

Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-

tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

These sports and activities promise to get

your child outside while they find fun

new ways to get active Registration is

open Feb 23ndashApril 15

Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to

know that baseball season is just around

the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages

3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open

How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family

Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just

call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans

bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

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Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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JBLMmwrcom 7

More Valentine optionsFor more Valentine surprises check

out the sumptuous red wine and choco-

late tour offered Saturday Feb 14 and

Sunday Feb 15 by the Northwest Adven-

ture Center Reserve your places for a ski

snowboardNordic ski trip with a chance

to try the famous brewcycle and Colum-

bia River wine tasting in Oregon Presi-

dentrsquos Day weekend Feb 13ndash16 with the

Northwest Adventure Center Find the

details and complete registration at Go to

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom

A sweet treat awaits children at the

Book Patch Library for ages 4ndash10 Satur-

day Feb 7 registration is required See

page 22 for details

Treat yourself to German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club

at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat

German buffet Wednesday Feb 18 from

5ndash7 pm

Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut

schnitzel beef rouladen red cabbage

mashed potatoes German potatoes

salads and German breads Top it all off

with yummy desserts

The cost is $1895 for ages 11 and older

$895 for children ages 4ndash10 and free

for ages 3 and younger Reservations are

required for this popular buffet call

253-982-5581

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

Strike Zones offer tasty mealsGreat news mdash the Strike Zone Cafeacute

menu is now available at both Lewis

Mainrsquos Bowl Arena Lanes and

McChord Fieldrsquos Sounders Lanes

Family Fun Center Yoursquoll find all your

favorites and more mdash a quarter- or half-

pound burger grilled chicken sandwich

a variety of steak sandwich flavors grilled

or chilled sandwiches large or small sal-

ads soup pizzas starters and sides

Save with the daily meal deal that

includes a sandwich soup and fountain

drink or the Wednesday French dip fries

and fountain drink combo

If yoursquore watching calories yoursquoll find a

grilled chicken breast house or side salad

or veggie pizza enticing

Share a 16-inch pizza with the gang at

Bowl Arena Lanes or a 14-inch pizza at

Dining out with us is always a tasty choice

Save with exclusive Club at McChord Field member specialsbull Wednesday Feb 25 5ndash7 pm Free Member Appreciation Dinner $5 for guestsbull Friday Feb 27 5ndash8 pm Two-for-One Steak Night $2195 for two peoplebull Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 amndash1 pm Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grillbull Fridays 5ndash6 pm Free food in Globemaster Grill

Call 253-982-5581 to find out how you can become a Club member and save on meals

Sounders Lanes (prices vary) Add your

own toppings for a custom pizza On a

budget Order the 7-inch flatbread pizza

with one topping for about a third to a

quarter of the cost

Any way you slice it the Strike Zone

Cafeacutes offer something for everyone

The Strike Zone at Bowl Arena Lanes is

at 2272 Liggett Ave To order ahead or for

more details call 253-967-4661

Sounders Lanesrsquo Strike Zone is located

at 737 Jackson Blvd For more information

or to order ahead call 253-982-5372

Habantildeero treats you to specialsTasty new specials are being featured in

February at Habantildeero Mexican Grill

From 11 amndash130 pm enjoy

bull A second lunch burrito at half-price

when you buy your first lunch burrito

Monday and Wednesday mdash bring a

friend or bring a hefty appetite

bull A cheese quesadilla soup of the day

and fountain drink combo for only

$725 Tuesday and Thursday

Habantildeero Mexican Grill is located at

895 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field

The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps

and sandwiches sweet-and-spicy wings

piled-high sliders chicken salads flat-

bread pizza brews on tap and more

At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at

Lewis North The Zone is for ages 18 and

older and is at 11592 17th amp D St Ques-

tions Call 253-477-5835

JBLMmwrcom 7

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch

it on a big screen with friends food and

half-time games The following venues

are for ages 18 and older only

The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has

the game on its big screen or watch it on

TV screens located throughout the facil-

ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament

and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in

on food specials and door prizes

The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call

253-477-5756 for details

At Nelson Recreation Center watch

the game in cushy comfort on a movie

screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at

3168 2nd Division Dr For additional

information call 253-967-2539

Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf

at Whispering Firs Golf Course

bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-

day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your

green fee Format is stroke play gross

and net Tee time is 8 am

bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-

one green fees for you and your partner

after 11 am Saturday Feb 14

bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday

Feb 14 Select items are on sale

bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special

throughout February mdash all green fees

are $10 after 11 am

bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash

green fees a shared cart and a $7 food

voucher is available seven days a week

The food voucher is good through Sat-

urday Feb 28

Specials canrsquot be combined with other

offers and may not be used for tourna-

ments or outings

Also get ready for the 10th Annual

Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming

in March For details call the pro shop

Whispering Firs is at McChord Field

at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at

253-982-2124 for more information

Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league

The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more

Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter

Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information

Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest

Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field

Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-

rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool

and poker tournaments shuffleboard

gaming competitions music videos mov-

ies in the house theater and much more

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 9

Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order

Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726

Free printing on full-color puzzles

(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)

2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time

discount applies after first full hour)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein

(One per customer)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Call 253-477-5756 or come in today

The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St

Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life

Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord

Field never lets you down mdash especially

with gifts for every occasion

This month order a custom-printed

puzzle featuring a photo of your loved

one Break the puzzle apart put the

pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you

have a sweet surprise for your Valentine

Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have

your favorite photo printed on a coffee

mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet

photos count as Family)

To save time you can email your pho-

tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your

project started mdash call 253-982-6723

Save on these Valentine gifts and shop

time (for creating your own project) by

bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons

below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located

at 1121 Barnes Blvd

Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting

your first baby both you and your spouse

are invited to the free Operation Baby

Shower at American Lake Conference

Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash

2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-

uct giveaways and door prizes

For details call 253-967-6772 or look

for the Operation Baby Shower ad online

at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis

North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd

Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic

and sell your gently used items at the

Spring Flea Market coming Saturday

March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from

9 amndash1 pm

The cost for two tables spaces or a

combination is $26 For three spaces

tables or a combination pay $30 Each

additional table or space is $6 For more

information on renting your area call

253-967-6772

Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-

coming birthday party or other celebra-

tion Wersquore your party headquarters

bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties

at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)

or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center

(253-982-5954) Different party pack-

ages are available

bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis

North can seat up to 80 people for a

reception or party Call 253-964-2813

bull American Lake Conference Center at

Lewis North accommodates both small

and large parties Call 253-966-3988

bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord

Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests

Call 253-982-3271

bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to

160 guests Call 253-967-6522

bull Book your reception at the Club at

McChord Field for up to 400 guests

Call 253-982-5581

For more details visit JBLMmwrcom

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510

Food amp fun

Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you

For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break

Enjoy our wireless discount

Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property

Save 15on the monthly service charge of qualified plans from ATampT For federal government employees including DoD active duty military and qualified veterans as well as qualified spouses of active duty or deceased service members

Enjoy your wireless benefitVisit attcomgovmilspouse for details onbull Flexiblerateplanstofityourlifestylebull Industryleadingportfolioofdevicesbull Thousandsofappsgamesandfeatures

To qualify for your discount visit a nearby store and present your Department of Defense sponsorship card

For more details visit wwwattcomgovmilspouse

JBLMmwrcom 11

Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom

bull 12 lanes for bowling

bull Laser Maze

bull Family Fun Center

bull Snack Bar

bull Birthday Parties

bull Family-friendly fun

737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field

NOWOPEN

bull Military and government employees always approved for credit

bull Aff ordable payment plans available

bull Expert helpful customer service

bull Easy to apply in-store or online

Ready to love the way you live

Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228

Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400

USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom

Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50

Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied

TVs bull gaming bull furniture auto accessories

computersappliances bull phones

Living Smarter

Living Happier Ever After

bridal bull watchesfashion jewelry

Living Bigger

Get

any purchase of$500 or more

$50 off

USAD_0162E_MWR_Ad_FtLewis_3_5x115_0116indd 1 11615 113 PM

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

By Patti Jeffrey

Looking for something new to alleviate your

boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR

You and your Family can take ad-

vantage of opportunities offered every

month at JBLM

For instance you or a Family member

can learn to swim at one of our indoor

pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult

and youth swim lessons The lessons are

extremely popular so sign up as soon as

possible (you can be put on a wait list

too)

Who knows Maybe loving to swim

might lead to learning to be a lifeguard

or swim instructor at JBLM which would

lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy

water aerobics with other adults for fun

and exercise

For more information on swimming

water aerobics or lifeguarding call the

Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit

JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-

tion

Maybe yoursquove thought about start-

ing a new hobby such as crocheting or

knitting or want to explore new books

and talk about what yoursquove learned with

other adults Did you know that our

JBLM libraries offer free classes and a

book club They make it so easy to start

especially with other interested adults

Fall in love with reading different kinds

of books that expand your imagination

and worldview McChord Library hosts

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 13

Novel Navigators a book club that meets

the second Wednesday of every month at

430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of

the current book at the front counter For

more details call 253-982-3454

McChord Library also offers free classes

to learn hobbies crafts and other new

things For example you can learn to

ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines

and other used items into beautiful decor

and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can

take ideas presented in class add more

of your own and sell your crafts at craft

fairs

Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the

third Wednesday of each month

Also involve other Family members in

free library events such as the monthly

teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and

McChord libraries and in free weekly

storytimes with crafts

Look for these and many more library

classes events and meetings on our web-

site JBLMmwrcom

Another new craft that will tickle your

tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have

the opportunity to speak with home

brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-

Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at

McChord Field starting at 430 pm

Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate

these home brewers are about not only

the craft but about creating and refin-

ing recipes to win awards and get rave

reviews from friends They can tell you

how to get started and might even invite

you to join the club This is one craft

thatrsquos meant to be shared

Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time

to get moving mdash and you have so many

ways to fall in love with a new sport or

fitness activity

The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation

program excel at motivating you to

start something new then take it to the

next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski

snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike

scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll

be more than happy to introduce you to

what they already love to do

Turn to the Adventures section for what

sparks your interest then pick up your

phone and make that call to sign up You

can do it

Donrsquot let your household funds limit

you from your passion to get out and

move that body JBLM offers free aerobic

programs at our sports and fitness centers

Try out a new fitness class to see what

ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga

CrossFit weight training and more

Just think if you find the type of

fitness activity you love you could get

certified and teach it to others at a JBLM

fitness center to keep that spark going

Find current schedules and locations that

fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom

Speaking of household funds mdash make

friends with your budget instead of

resenting your relationship with money

Armed Forces Community Service spon-

sors Military Saves Week during February

with lots of free classes and information

on how to not only save money but feel

good again about how you spend it You

might even discover that you can truly

master the budgeting process and enjoy

your life so much more

AFCS also can help you get a job you

love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-

terviewing techniques and more through

its employment readiness program

Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-

tion for information on Military Saves

Week and many more free classes

If you love to travel we would love to

help you get the best travel experience

possible at the best prices

You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge

your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure

Center invites you to savor fine red wine

and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or

Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find

how finely crafted chocolates and wines

are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up

Leisure Travel Services is the best place

to head before you begin to plan your

vacation Yoursquoll find the best available

deals by looking at the price list and at

Armed Forces Vacation Club on their

webpage at JBLMmwrcom

If you love the resort life get access to

200000 accommodations in more than

100 countries with the Armed Forces

Vacation Club mdash membership is free You

have exclusive access to the leisure life

through vacation rentals and military

vacation deals

If you love excitement rides and enter-

tainment get exclusive savings at a num-

ber of theme parks around the country

Love to get away right here in Wash-

ington Make reservations for Pacific

Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you

love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria

BC find tours or packages that whisk

you a country away mdash right next door to

Washington

Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love

by calling LTS at 253-967-3085

There are so many more activities you

can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering

through the installation volunteer corps

skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-

ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a

volunteer youth sports coach register-

ing your kids to learn how to bowl and

more

Explore the other magazine sections

and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find

your passion this month

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514

Family amp the homefront

Sign up now for recreational sports

Whether you have a young slugger in

the house or an athletic child who likes

to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp

School Services offers recreational sports

for youth of all abilities and ages

Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-

tals and the importance of teamwork all of

which are taught by volunteer coaches

The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60

program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

Children will be introduced to a handful

of sports and activities as fun ways to get

and stay active Youth will also learn the

importance of proper nutrition Registra-

tion is open through March 10

Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-

tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

These sports and activities promise to get

your child outside while they find fun

new ways to get active Registration is

open Feb 23ndashApril 15

Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to

know that baseball season is just around

the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages

3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open

How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family

Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just

call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

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bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

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Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch

it on a big screen with friends food and

half-time games The following venues

are for ages 18 and older only

The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has

the game on its big screen or watch it on

TV screens located throughout the facil-

ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament

and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in

on food specials and door prizes

The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call

253-477-5756 for details

At Nelson Recreation Center watch

the game in cushy comfort on a movie

screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at

3168 2nd Division Dr For additional

information call 253-967-2539

Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf

at Whispering Firs Golf Course

bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-

day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your

green fee Format is stroke play gross

and net Tee time is 8 am

bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-

one green fees for you and your partner

after 11 am Saturday Feb 14

bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday

Feb 14 Select items are on sale

bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special

throughout February mdash all green fees

are $10 after 11 am

bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash

green fees a shared cart and a $7 food

voucher is available seven days a week

The food voucher is good through Sat-

urday Feb 28

Specials canrsquot be combined with other

offers and may not be used for tourna-

ments or outings

Also get ready for the 10th Annual

Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming

in March For details call the pro shop

Whispering Firs is at McChord Field

at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at

253-982-2124 for more information

Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league

The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more

Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter

Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information

Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest

Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field

Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd

The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-

rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool

and poker tournaments shuffleboard

gaming competitions music videos mov-

ies in the house theater and much more

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 9

Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order

Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726

Free printing on full-color puzzles

(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)

2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time

discount applies after first full hour)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein

(One per customer)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Call 253-477-5756 or come in today

The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St

Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life

Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord

Field never lets you down mdash especially

with gifts for every occasion

This month order a custom-printed

puzzle featuring a photo of your loved

one Break the puzzle apart put the

pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you

have a sweet surprise for your Valentine

Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have

your favorite photo printed on a coffee

mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet

photos count as Family)

To save time you can email your pho-

tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your

project started mdash call 253-982-6723

Save on these Valentine gifts and shop

time (for creating your own project) by

bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons

below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located

at 1121 Barnes Blvd

Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting

your first baby both you and your spouse

are invited to the free Operation Baby

Shower at American Lake Conference

Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash

2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-

uct giveaways and door prizes

For details call 253-967-6772 or look

for the Operation Baby Shower ad online

at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis

North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd

Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic

and sell your gently used items at the

Spring Flea Market coming Saturday

March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from

9 amndash1 pm

The cost for two tables spaces or a

combination is $26 For three spaces

tables or a combination pay $30 Each

additional table or space is $6 For more

information on renting your area call

253-967-6772

Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-

coming birthday party or other celebra-

tion Wersquore your party headquarters

bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties

at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)

or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center

(253-982-5954) Different party pack-

ages are available

bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis

North can seat up to 80 people for a

reception or party Call 253-964-2813

bull American Lake Conference Center at

Lewis North accommodates both small

and large parties Call 253-966-3988

bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord

Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests

Call 253-982-3271

bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to

160 guests Call 253-967-6522

bull Book your reception at the Club at

McChord Field for up to 400 guests

Call 253-982-5581

For more details visit JBLMmwrcom

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510

Food amp fun

Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you

For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break

Enjoy our wireless discount

Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property

Save 15on the monthly service charge of qualified plans from ATampT For federal government employees including DoD active duty military and qualified veterans as well as qualified spouses of active duty or deceased service members

Enjoy your wireless benefitVisit attcomgovmilspouse for details onbull Flexiblerateplanstofityourlifestylebull Industryleadingportfolioofdevicesbull Thousandsofappsgamesandfeatures

To qualify for your discount visit a nearby store and present your Department of Defense sponsorship card

For more details visit wwwattcomgovmilspouse

JBLMmwrcom 11

Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom

bull 12 lanes for bowling

bull Laser Maze

bull Family Fun Center

bull Snack Bar

bull Birthday Parties

bull Family-friendly fun

737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field

NOWOPEN

bull Military and government employees always approved for credit

bull Aff ordable payment plans available

bull Expert helpful customer service

bull Easy to apply in-store or online

Ready to love the way you live

Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228

Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400

USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom

Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50

Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied

TVs bull gaming bull furniture auto accessories

computersappliances bull phones

Living Smarter

Living Happier Ever After

bridal bull watchesfashion jewelry

Living Bigger

Get

any purchase of$500 or more

$50 off

USAD_0162E_MWR_Ad_FtLewis_3_5x115_0116indd 1 11615 113 PM

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

By Patti Jeffrey

Looking for something new to alleviate your

boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR

You and your Family can take ad-

vantage of opportunities offered every

month at JBLM

For instance you or a Family member

can learn to swim at one of our indoor

pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult

and youth swim lessons The lessons are

extremely popular so sign up as soon as

possible (you can be put on a wait list

too)

Who knows Maybe loving to swim

might lead to learning to be a lifeguard

or swim instructor at JBLM which would

lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy

water aerobics with other adults for fun

and exercise

For more information on swimming

water aerobics or lifeguarding call the

Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit

JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-

tion

Maybe yoursquove thought about start-

ing a new hobby such as crocheting or

knitting or want to explore new books

and talk about what yoursquove learned with

other adults Did you know that our

JBLM libraries offer free classes and a

book club They make it so easy to start

especially with other interested adults

Fall in love with reading different kinds

of books that expand your imagination

and worldview McChord Library hosts

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 13

Novel Navigators a book club that meets

the second Wednesday of every month at

430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of

the current book at the front counter For

more details call 253-982-3454

McChord Library also offers free classes

to learn hobbies crafts and other new

things For example you can learn to

ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines

and other used items into beautiful decor

and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can

take ideas presented in class add more

of your own and sell your crafts at craft

fairs

Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the

third Wednesday of each month

Also involve other Family members in

free library events such as the monthly

teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and

McChord libraries and in free weekly

storytimes with crafts

Look for these and many more library

classes events and meetings on our web-

site JBLMmwrcom

Another new craft that will tickle your

tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have

the opportunity to speak with home

brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-

Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at

McChord Field starting at 430 pm

Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate

these home brewers are about not only

the craft but about creating and refin-

ing recipes to win awards and get rave

reviews from friends They can tell you

how to get started and might even invite

you to join the club This is one craft

thatrsquos meant to be shared

Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time

to get moving mdash and you have so many

ways to fall in love with a new sport or

fitness activity

The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation

program excel at motivating you to

start something new then take it to the

next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski

snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike

scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll

be more than happy to introduce you to

what they already love to do

Turn to the Adventures section for what

sparks your interest then pick up your

phone and make that call to sign up You

can do it

Donrsquot let your household funds limit

you from your passion to get out and

move that body JBLM offers free aerobic

programs at our sports and fitness centers

Try out a new fitness class to see what

ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga

CrossFit weight training and more

Just think if you find the type of

fitness activity you love you could get

certified and teach it to others at a JBLM

fitness center to keep that spark going

Find current schedules and locations that

fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom

Speaking of household funds mdash make

friends with your budget instead of

resenting your relationship with money

Armed Forces Community Service spon-

sors Military Saves Week during February

with lots of free classes and information

on how to not only save money but feel

good again about how you spend it You

might even discover that you can truly

master the budgeting process and enjoy

your life so much more

AFCS also can help you get a job you

love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-

terviewing techniques and more through

its employment readiness program

Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-

tion for information on Military Saves

Week and many more free classes

If you love to travel we would love to

help you get the best travel experience

possible at the best prices

You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge

your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure

Center invites you to savor fine red wine

and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or

Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find

how finely crafted chocolates and wines

are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up

Leisure Travel Services is the best place

to head before you begin to plan your

vacation Yoursquoll find the best available

deals by looking at the price list and at

Armed Forces Vacation Club on their

webpage at JBLMmwrcom

If you love the resort life get access to

200000 accommodations in more than

100 countries with the Armed Forces

Vacation Club mdash membership is free You

have exclusive access to the leisure life

through vacation rentals and military

vacation deals

If you love excitement rides and enter-

tainment get exclusive savings at a num-

ber of theme parks around the country

Love to get away right here in Wash-

ington Make reservations for Pacific

Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you

love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria

BC find tours or packages that whisk

you a country away mdash right next door to

Washington

Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love

by calling LTS at 253-967-3085

There are so many more activities you

can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering

through the installation volunteer corps

skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-

ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a

volunteer youth sports coach register-

ing your kids to learn how to bowl and

more

Explore the other magazine sections

and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find

your passion this month

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514

Family amp the homefront

Sign up now for recreational sports

Whether you have a young slugger in

the house or an athletic child who likes

to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp

School Services offers recreational sports

for youth of all abilities and ages

Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-

tals and the importance of teamwork all of

which are taught by volunteer coaches

The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60

program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

Children will be introduced to a handful

of sports and activities as fun ways to get

and stay active Youth will also learn the

importance of proper nutrition Registra-

tion is open through March 10

Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-

tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

These sports and activities promise to get

your child outside while they find fun

new ways to get active Registration is

open Feb 23ndashApril 15

Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to

know that baseball season is just around

the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages

3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open

How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family

Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just

call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

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JBLMmwrcom 29

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Page 9: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

JBLMmwrcom 9

Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order

Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726

Free printing on full-color puzzles

(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)

2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time

discount applies after first full hour)

Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person

No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

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2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein

(One per customer)

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No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015

Call 253-477-5756 or come in today

The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St

Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life

Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord

Field never lets you down mdash especially

with gifts for every occasion

This month order a custom-printed

puzzle featuring a photo of your loved

one Break the puzzle apart put the

pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you

have a sweet surprise for your Valentine

Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have

your favorite photo printed on a coffee

mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet

photos count as Family)

To save time you can email your pho-

tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your

project started mdash call 253-982-6723

Save on these Valentine gifts and shop

time (for creating your own project) by

bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons

below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located

at 1121 Barnes Blvd

Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting

your first baby both you and your spouse

are invited to the free Operation Baby

Shower at American Lake Conference

Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash

2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-

uct giveaways and door prizes

For details call 253-967-6772 or look

for the Operation Baby Shower ad online

at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis

North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd

Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic

and sell your gently used items at the

Spring Flea Market coming Saturday

March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from

9 amndash1 pm

The cost for two tables spaces or a

combination is $26 For three spaces

tables or a combination pay $30 Each

additional table or space is $6 For more

information on renting your area call

253-967-6772

Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-

coming birthday party or other celebra-

tion Wersquore your party headquarters

bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties

at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)

or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center

(253-982-5954) Different party pack-

ages are available

bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis

North can seat up to 80 people for a

reception or party Call 253-964-2813

bull American Lake Conference Center at

Lewis North accommodates both small

and large parties Call 253-966-3988

bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord

Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests

Call 253-982-3271

bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to

160 guests Call 253-967-6522

bull Book your reception at the Club at

McChord Field for up to 400 guests

Call 253-982-5581

For more details visit JBLMmwrcom

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510

Food amp fun

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For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break

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JBLMmwrcom 11

Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom

bull 12 lanes for bowling

bull Laser Maze

bull Family Fun Center

bull Snack Bar

bull Birthday Parties

bull Family-friendly fun

737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

By Patti Jeffrey

Looking for something new to alleviate your

boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR

You and your Family can take ad-

vantage of opportunities offered every

month at JBLM

For instance you or a Family member

can learn to swim at one of our indoor

pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult

and youth swim lessons The lessons are

extremely popular so sign up as soon as

possible (you can be put on a wait list

too)

Who knows Maybe loving to swim

might lead to learning to be a lifeguard

or swim instructor at JBLM which would

lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy

water aerobics with other adults for fun

and exercise

For more information on swimming

water aerobics or lifeguarding call the

Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit

JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-

tion

Maybe yoursquove thought about start-

ing a new hobby such as crocheting or

knitting or want to explore new books

and talk about what yoursquove learned with

other adults Did you know that our

JBLM libraries offer free classes and a

book club They make it so easy to start

especially with other interested adults

Fall in love with reading different kinds

of books that expand your imagination

and worldview McChord Library hosts

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 13

Novel Navigators a book club that meets

the second Wednesday of every month at

430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of

the current book at the front counter For

more details call 253-982-3454

McChord Library also offers free classes

to learn hobbies crafts and other new

things For example you can learn to

ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines

and other used items into beautiful decor

and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can

take ideas presented in class add more

of your own and sell your crafts at craft

fairs

Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the

third Wednesday of each month

Also involve other Family members in

free library events such as the monthly

teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and

McChord libraries and in free weekly

storytimes with crafts

Look for these and many more library

classes events and meetings on our web-

site JBLMmwrcom

Another new craft that will tickle your

tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have

the opportunity to speak with home

brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-

Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at

McChord Field starting at 430 pm

Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate

these home brewers are about not only

the craft but about creating and refin-

ing recipes to win awards and get rave

reviews from friends They can tell you

how to get started and might even invite

you to join the club This is one craft

thatrsquos meant to be shared

Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time

to get moving mdash and you have so many

ways to fall in love with a new sport or

fitness activity

The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation

program excel at motivating you to

start something new then take it to the

next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski

snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike

scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll

be more than happy to introduce you to

what they already love to do

Turn to the Adventures section for what

sparks your interest then pick up your

phone and make that call to sign up You

can do it

Donrsquot let your household funds limit

you from your passion to get out and

move that body JBLM offers free aerobic

programs at our sports and fitness centers

Try out a new fitness class to see what

ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga

CrossFit weight training and more

Just think if you find the type of

fitness activity you love you could get

certified and teach it to others at a JBLM

fitness center to keep that spark going

Find current schedules and locations that

fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom

Speaking of household funds mdash make

friends with your budget instead of

resenting your relationship with money

Armed Forces Community Service spon-

sors Military Saves Week during February

with lots of free classes and information

on how to not only save money but feel

good again about how you spend it You

might even discover that you can truly

master the budgeting process and enjoy

your life so much more

AFCS also can help you get a job you

love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-

terviewing techniques and more through

its employment readiness program

Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-

tion for information on Military Saves

Week and many more free classes

If you love to travel we would love to

help you get the best travel experience

possible at the best prices

You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge

your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure

Center invites you to savor fine red wine

and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or

Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find

how finely crafted chocolates and wines

are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up

Leisure Travel Services is the best place

to head before you begin to plan your

vacation Yoursquoll find the best available

deals by looking at the price list and at

Armed Forces Vacation Club on their

webpage at JBLMmwrcom

If you love the resort life get access to

200000 accommodations in more than

100 countries with the Armed Forces

Vacation Club mdash membership is free You

have exclusive access to the leisure life

through vacation rentals and military

vacation deals

If you love excitement rides and enter-

tainment get exclusive savings at a num-

ber of theme parks around the country

Love to get away right here in Wash-

ington Make reservations for Pacific

Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you

love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria

BC find tours or packages that whisk

you a country away mdash right next door to

Washington

Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love

by calling LTS at 253-967-3085

There are so many more activities you

can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering

through the installation volunteer corps

skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-

ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a

volunteer youth sports coach register-

ing your kids to learn how to bowl and

more

Explore the other magazine sections

and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find

your passion this month

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514

Family amp the homefront

Sign up now for recreational sports

Whether you have a young slugger in

the house or an athletic child who likes

to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp

School Services offers recreational sports

for youth of all abilities and ages

Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-

tals and the importance of teamwork all of

which are taught by volunteer coaches

The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60

program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

Children will be introduced to a handful

of sports and activities as fun ways to get

and stay active Youth will also learn the

importance of proper nutrition Registra-

tion is open through March 10

Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-

tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

These sports and activities promise to get

your child outside while they find fun

new ways to get active Registration is

open Feb 23ndashApril 15

Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to

know that baseball season is just around

the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages

3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open

How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family

Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just

call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

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Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510

Food amp fun

Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you

For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break

Enjoy our wireless discount

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Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom

bull 12 lanes for bowling

bull Laser Maze

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By Patti Jeffrey

Looking for something new to alleviate your

boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR

You and your Family can take ad-

vantage of opportunities offered every

month at JBLM

For instance you or a Family member

can learn to swim at one of our indoor

pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult

and youth swim lessons The lessons are

extremely popular so sign up as soon as

possible (you can be put on a wait list

too)

Who knows Maybe loving to swim

might lead to learning to be a lifeguard

or swim instructor at JBLM which would

lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy

water aerobics with other adults for fun

and exercise

For more information on swimming

water aerobics or lifeguarding call the

Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit

JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-

tion

Maybe yoursquove thought about start-

ing a new hobby such as crocheting or

knitting or want to explore new books

and talk about what yoursquove learned with

other adults Did you know that our

JBLM libraries offer free classes and a

book club They make it so easy to start

especially with other interested adults

Fall in love with reading different kinds

of books that expand your imagination

and worldview McChord Library hosts

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 13

Novel Navigators a book club that meets

the second Wednesday of every month at

430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of

the current book at the front counter For

more details call 253-982-3454

McChord Library also offers free classes

to learn hobbies crafts and other new

things For example you can learn to

ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines

and other used items into beautiful decor

and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can

take ideas presented in class add more

of your own and sell your crafts at craft

fairs

Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the

third Wednesday of each month

Also involve other Family members in

free library events such as the monthly

teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and

McChord libraries and in free weekly

storytimes with crafts

Look for these and many more library

classes events and meetings on our web-

site JBLMmwrcom

Another new craft that will tickle your

tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have

the opportunity to speak with home

brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-

Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at

McChord Field starting at 430 pm

Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate

these home brewers are about not only

the craft but about creating and refin-

ing recipes to win awards and get rave

reviews from friends They can tell you

how to get started and might even invite

you to join the club This is one craft

thatrsquos meant to be shared

Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time

to get moving mdash and you have so many

ways to fall in love with a new sport or

fitness activity

The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation

program excel at motivating you to

start something new then take it to the

next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski

snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike

scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll

be more than happy to introduce you to

what they already love to do

Turn to the Adventures section for what

sparks your interest then pick up your

phone and make that call to sign up You

can do it

Donrsquot let your household funds limit

you from your passion to get out and

move that body JBLM offers free aerobic

programs at our sports and fitness centers

Try out a new fitness class to see what

ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga

CrossFit weight training and more

Just think if you find the type of

fitness activity you love you could get

certified and teach it to others at a JBLM

fitness center to keep that spark going

Find current schedules and locations that

fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom

Speaking of household funds mdash make

friends with your budget instead of

resenting your relationship with money

Armed Forces Community Service spon-

sors Military Saves Week during February

with lots of free classes and information

on how to not only save money but feel

good again about how you spend it You

might even discover that you can truly

master the budgeting process and enjoy

your life so much more

AFCS also can help you get a job you

love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-

terviewing techniques and more through

its employment readiness program

Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-

tion for information on Military Saves

Week and many more free classes

If you love to travel we would love to

help you get the best travel experience

possible at the best prices

You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge

your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure

Center invites you to savor fine red wine

and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or

Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find

how finely crafted chocolates and wines

are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up

Leisure Travel Services is the best place

to head before you begin to plan your

vacation Yoursquoll find the best available

deals by looking at the price list and at

Armed Forces Vacation Club on their

webpage at JBLMmwrcom

If you love the resort life get access to

200000 accommodations in more than

100 countries with the Armed Forces

Vacation Club mdash membership is free You

have exclusive access to the leisure life

through vacation rentals and military

vacation deals

If you love excitement rides and enter-

tainment get exclusive savings at a num-

ber of theme parks around the country

Love to get away right here in Wash-

ington Make reservations for Pacific

Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you

love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria

BC find tours or packages that whisk

you a country away mdash right next door to

Washington

Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love

by calling LTS at 253-967-3085

There are so many more activities you

can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering

through the installation volunteer corps

skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-

ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a

volunteer youth sports coach register-

ing your kids to learn how to bowl and

more

Explore the other magazine sections

and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find

your passion this month

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514

Family amp the homefront

Sign up now for recreational sports

Whether you have a young slugger in

the house or an athletic child who likes

to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp

School Services offers recreational sports

for youth of all abilities and ages

Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-

tals and the importance of teamwork all of

which are taught by volunteer coaches

The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60

program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

Children will be introduced to a handful

of sports and activities as fun ways to get

and stay active Youth will also learn the

importance of proper nutrition Registra-

tion is open through March 10

Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-

tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

These sports and activities promise to get

your child outside while they find fun

new ways to get active Registration is

open Feb 23ndashApril 15

Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to

know that baseball season is just around

the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages

3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open

How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family

Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just

call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans

bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

spencerfamilydentalwacom

A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey

Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

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253-584-2250

253-875-6599

360-459-1333

Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Page 11: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

JBLMmwrcom 11

Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom

bull 12 lanes for bowling

bull Laser Maze

bull Family Fun Center

bull Snack Bar

bull Birthday Parties

bull Family-friendly fun

737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field

NOWOPEN

bull Military and government employees always approved for credit

bull Aff ordable payment plans available

bull Expert helpful customer service

bull Easy to apply in-store or online

Ready to love the way you live

Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228

Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400

USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom

Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50

Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied

TVs bull gaming bull furniture auto accessories

computersappliances bull phones

Living Smarter

Living Happier Ever After

bridal bull watchesfashion jewelry

Living Bigger

Get

any purchase of$500 or more

$50 off

USAD_0162E_MWR_Ad_FtLewis_3_5x115_0116indd 1 11615 113 PM

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

By Patti Jeffrey

Looking for something new to alleviate your

boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR

You and your Family can take ad-

vantage of opportunities offered every

month at JBLM

For instance you or a Family member

can learn to swim at one of our indoor

pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult

and youth swim lessons The lessons are

extremely popular so sign up as soon as

possible (you can be put on a wait list

too)

Who knows Maybe loving to swim

might lead to learning to be a lifeguard

or swim instructor at JBLM which would

lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy

water aerobics with other adults for fun

and exercise

For more information on swimming

water aerobics or lifeguarding call the

Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit

JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-

tion

Maybe yoursquove thought about start-

ing a new hobby such as crocheting or

knitting or want to explore new books

and talk about what yoursquove learned with

other adults Did you know that our

JBLM libraries offer free classes and a

book club They make it so easy to start

especially with other interested adults

Fall in love with reading different kinds

of books that expand your imagination

and worldview McChord Library hosts

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 13

Novel Navigators a book club that meets

the second Wednesday of every month at

430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of

the current book at the front counter For

more details call 253-982-3454

McChord Library also offers free classes

to learn hobbies crafts and other new

things For example you can learn to

ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines

and other used items into beautiful decor

and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can

take ideas presented in class add more

of your own and sell your crafts at craft

fairs

Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the

third Wednesday of each month

Also involve other Family members in

free library events such as the monthly

teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and

McChord libraries and in free weekly

storytimes with crafts

Look for these and many more library

classes events and meetings on our web-

site JBLMmwrcom

Another new craft that will tickle your

tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have

the opportunity to speak with home

brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-

Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at

McChord Field starting at 430 pm

Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate

these home brewers are about not only

the craft but about creating and refin-

ing recipes to win awards and get rave

reviews from friends They can tell you

how to get started and might even invite

you to join the club This is one craft

thatrsquos meant to be shared

Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time

to get moving mdash and you have so many

ways to fall in love with a new sport or

fitness activity

The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation

program excel at motivating you to

start something new then take it to the

next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski

snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike

scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll

be more than happy to introduce you to

what they already love to do

Turn to the Adventures section for what

sparks your interest then pick up your

phone and make that call to sign up You

can do it

Donrsquot let your household funds limit

you from your passion to get out and

move that body JBLM offers free aerobic

programs at our sports and fitness centers

Try out a new fitness class to see what

ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga

CrossFit weight training and more

Just think if you find the type of

fitness activity you love you could get

certified and teach it to others at a JBLM

fitness center to keep that spark going

Find current schedules and locations that

fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom

Speaking of household funds mdash make

friends with your budget instead of

resenting your relationship with money

Armed Forces Community Service spon-

sors Military Saves Week during February

with lots of free classes and information

on how to not only save money but feel

good again about how you spend it You

might even discover that you can truly

master the budgeting process and enjoy

your life so much more

AFCS also can help you get a job you

love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-

terviewing techniques and more through

its employment readiness program

Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-

tion for information on Military Saves

Week and many more free classes

If you love to travel we would love to

help you get the best travel experience

possible at the best prices

You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge

your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure

Center invites you to savor fine red wine

and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or

Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find

how finely crafted chocolates and wines

are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up

Leisure Travel Services is the best place

to head before you begin to plan your

vacation Yoursquoll find the best available

deals by looking at the price list and at

Armed Forces Vacation Club on their

webpage at JBLMmwrcom

If you love the resort life get access to

200000 accommodations in more than

100 countries with the Armed Forces

Vacation Club mdash membership is free You

have exclusive access to the leisure life

through vacation rentals and military

vacation deals

If you love excitement rides and enter-

tainment get exclusive savings at a num-

ber of theme parks around the country

Love to get away right here in Wash-

ington Make reservations for Pacific

Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you

love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria

BC find tours or packages that whisk

you a country away mdash right next door to

Washington

Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love

by calling LTS at 253-967-3085

There are so many more activities you

can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering

through the installation volunteer corps

skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-

ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a

volunteer youth sports coach register-

ing your kids to learn how to bowl and

more

Explore the other magazine sections

and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find

your passion this month

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514

Family amp the homefront

Sign up now for recreational sports

Whether you have a young slugger in

the house or an athletic child who likes

to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp

School Services offers recreational sports

for youth of all abilities and ages

Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-

tals and the importance of teamwork all of

which are taught by volunteer coaches

The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60

program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

Children will be introduced to a handful

of sports and activities as fun ways to get

and stay active Youth will also learn the

importance of proper nutrition Registra-

tion is open through March 10

Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-

tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

These sports and activities promise to get

your child outside while they find fun

new ways to get active Registration is

open Feb 23ndashApril 15

Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to

know that baseball season is just around

the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages

3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open

How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family

Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just

call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

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bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Page 12: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

By Patti Jeffrey

Looking for something new to alleviate your

boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR

You and your Family can take ad-

vantage of opportunities offered every

month at JBLM

For instance you or a Family member

can learn to swim at one of our indoor

pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult

and youth swim lessons The lessons are

extremely popular so sign up as soon as

possible (you can be put on a wait list

too)

Who knows Maybe loving to swim

might lead to learning to be a lifeguard

or swim instructor at JBLM which would

lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy

water aerobics with other adults for fun

and exercise

For more information on swimming

water aerobics or lifeguarding call the

Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit

JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-

tion

Maybe yoursquove thought about start-

ing a new hobby such as crocheting or

knitting or want to explore new books

and talk about what yoursquove learned with

other adults Did you know that our

JBLM libraries offer free classes and a

book club They make it so easy to start

especially with other interested adults

Fall in love with reading different kinds

of books that expand your imagination

and worldview McChord Library hosts

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512

Food amp fun

JBLMmwrcom 13

Novel Navigators a book club that meets

the second Wednesday of every month at

430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of

the current book at the front counter For

more details call 253-982-3454

McChord Library also offers free classes

to learn hobbies crafts and other new

things For example you can learn to

ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines

and other used items into beautiful decor

and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can

take ideas presented in class add more

of your own and sell your crafts at craft

fairs

Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the

third Wednesday of each month

Also involve other Family members in

free library events such as the monthly

teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and

McChord libraries and in free weekly

storytimes with crafts

Look for these and many more library

classes events and meetings on our web-

site JBLMmwrcom

Another new craft that will tickle your

tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have

the opportunity to speak with home

brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-

Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at

McChord Field starting at 430 pm

Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate

these home brewers are about not only

the craft but about creating and refin-

ing recipes to win awards and get rave

reviews from friends They can tell you

how to get started and might even invite

you to join the club This is one craft

thatrsquos meant to be shared

Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time

to get moving mdash and you have so many

ways to fall in love with a new sport or

fitness activity

The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation

program excel at motivating you to

start something new then take it to the

next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski

snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike

scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll

be more than happy to introduce you to

what they already love to do

Turn to the Adventures section for what

sparks your interest then pick up your

phone and make that call to sign up You

can do it

Donrsquot let your household funds limit

you from your passion to get out and

move that body JBLM offers free aerobic

programs at our sports and fitness centers

Try out a new fitness class to see what

ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga

CrossFit weight training and more

Just think if you find the type of

fitness activity you love you could get

certified and teach it to others at a JBLM

fitness center to keep that spark going

Find current schedules and locations that

fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom

Speaking of household funds mdash make

friends with your budget instead of

resenting your relationship with money

Armed Forces Community Service spon-

sors Military Saves Week during February

with lots of free classes and information

on how to not only save money but feel

good again about how you spend it You

might even discover that you can truly

master the budgeting process and enjoy

your life so much more

AFCS also can help you get a job you

love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-

terviewing techniques and more through

its employment readiness program

Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-

tion for information on Military Saves

Week and many more free classes

If you love to travel we would love to

help you get the best travel experience

possible at the best prices

You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge

your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure

Center invites you to savor fine red wine

and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or

Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find

how finely crafted chocolates and wines

are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up

Leisure Travel Services is the best place

to head before you begin to plan your

vacation Yoursquoll find the best available

deals by looking at the price list and at

Armed Forces Vacation Club on their

webpage at JBLMmwrcom

If you love the resort life get access to

200000 accommodations in more than

100 countries with the Armed Forces

Vacation Club mdash membership is free You

have exclusive access to the leisure life

through vacation rentals and military

vacation deals

If you love excitement rides and enter-

tainment get exclusive savings at a num-

ber of theme parks around the country

Love to get away right here in Wash-

ington Make reservations for Pacific

Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you

love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria

BC find tours or packages that whisk

you a country away mdash right next door to

Washington

Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love

by calling LTS at 253-967-3085

There are so many more activities you

can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering

through the installation volunteer corps

skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-

ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a

volunteer youth sports coach register-

ing your kids to learn how to bowl and

more

Explore the other magazine sections

and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find

your passion this month

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514

Family amp the homefront

Sign up now for recreational sports

Whether you have a young slugger in

the house or an athletic child who likes

to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp

School Services offers recreational sports

for youth of all abilities and ages

Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-

tals and the importance of teamwork all of

which are taught by volunteer coaches

The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60

program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

Children will be introduced to a handful

of sports and activities as fun ways to get

and stay active Youth will also learn the

importance of proper nutrition Registra-

tion is open through March 10

Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-

tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

These sports and activities promise to get

your child outside while they find fun

new ways to get active Registration is

open Feb 23ndashApril 15

Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to

know that baseball season is just around

the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages

3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open

How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family

Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just

call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans

bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

spencerfamilydentalwacom

A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey

Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

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253-584-2250

253-875-6599

360-459-1333

Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Page 13: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

JBLMmwrcom 13

Novel Navigators a book club that meets

the second Wednesday of every month at

430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of

the current book at the front counter For

more details call 253-982-3454

McChord Library also offers free classes

to learn hobbies crafts and other new

things For example you can learn to

ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines

and other used items into beautiful decor

and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can

take ideas presented in class add more

of your own and sell your crafts at craft

fairs

Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the

third Wednesday of each month

Also involve other Family members in

free library events such as the monthly

teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and

McChord libraries and in free weekly

storytimes with crafts

Look for these and many more library

classes events and meetings on our web-

site JBLMmwrcom

Another new craft that will tickle your

tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have

the opportunity to speak with home

brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-

Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at

McChord Field starting at 430 pm

Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate

these home brewers are about not only

the craft but about creating and refin-

ing recipes to win awards and get rave

reviews from friends They can tell you

how to get started and might even invite

you to join the club This is one craft

thatrsquos meant to be shared

Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time

to get moving mdash and you have so many

ways to fall in love with a new sport or

fitness activity

The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation

program excel at motivating you to

start something new then take it to the

next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski

snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike

scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll

be more than happy to introduce you to

what they already love to do

Turn to the Adventures section for what

sparks your interest then pick up your

phone and make that call to sign up You

can do it

Donrsquot let your household funds limit

you from your passion to get out and

move that body JBLM offers free aerobic

programs at our sports and fitness centers

Try out a new fitness class to see what

ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga

CrossFit weight training and more

Just think if you find the type of

fitness activity you love you could get

certified and teach it to others at a JBLM

fitness center to keep that spark going

Find current schedules and locations that

fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom

Speaking of household funds mdash make

friends with your budget instead of

resenting your relationship with money

Armed Forces Community Service spon-

sors Military Saves Week during February

with lots of free classes and information

on how to not only save money but feel

good again about how you spend it You

might even discover that you can truly

master the budgeting process and enjoy

your life so much more

AFCS also can help you get a job you

love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-

terviewing techniques and more through

its employment readiness program

Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-

tion for information on Military Saves

Week and many more free classes

If you love to travel we would love to

help you get the best travel experience

possible at the best prices

You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge

your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure

Center invites you to savor fine red wine

and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or

Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find

how finely crafted chocolates and wines

are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit

JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up

Leisure Travel Services is the best place

to head before you begin to plan your

vacation Yoursquoll find the best available

deals by looking at the price list and at

Armed Forces Vacation Club on their

webpage at JBLMmwrcom

If you love the resort life get access to

200000 accommodations in more than

100 countries with the Armed Forces

Vacation Club mdash membership is free You

have exclusive access to the leisure life

through vacation rentals and military

vacation deals

If you love excitement rides and enter-

tainment get exclusive savings at a num-

ber of theme parks around the country

Love to get away right here in Wash-

ington Make reservations for Pacific

Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you

love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria

BC find tours or packages that whisk

you a country away mdash right next door to

Washington

Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love

by calling LTS at 253-967-3085

There are so many more activities you

can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering

through the installation volunteer corps

skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-

ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a

volunteer youth sports coach register-

ing your kids to learn how to bowl and

more

Explore the other magazine sections

and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find

your passion this month

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514

Family amp the homefront

Sign up now for recreational sports

Whether you have a young slugger in

the house or an athletic child who likes

to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp

School Services offers recreational sports

for youth of all abilities and ages

Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-

tals and the importance of teamwork all of

which are taught by volunteer coaches

The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60

program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

Children will be introduced to a handful

of sports and activities as fun ways to get

and stay active Youth will also learn the

importance of proper nutrition Registra-

tion is open through March 10

Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-

tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

These sports and activities promise to get

your child outside while they find fun

new ways to get active Registration is

open Feb 23ndashApril 15

Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to

know that baseball season is just around

the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages

3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open

How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family

Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just

call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

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bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Page 14: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514

Family amp the homefront

Sign up now for recreational sports

Whether you have a young slugger in

the house or an athletic child who likes

to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp

School Services offers recreational sports

for youth of all abilities and ages

Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-

tals and the importance of teamwork all of

which are taught by volunteer coaches

The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60

program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

Children will be introduced to a handful

of sports and activities as fun ways to get

and stay active Youth will also learn the

importance of proper nutrition Registra-

tion is open through March 10

Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-

tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40

These sports and activities promise to get

your child outside while they find fun

new ways to get active Registration is

open Feb 23ndashApril 15

Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to

know that baseball season is just around

the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages

3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open

How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family

Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just

call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

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bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

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A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

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Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Page 15: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

JBLMmwrcom 15

Photos by Emiliano Hernandez

Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share

your photos to answer How do you CYSS

to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both

opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28

Special Olympics aquatics and Special

Olympics track and field are open to

youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12

Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps

Stay tuned for details on upcoming

camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for

updates

The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes

From boxing and karate to dance and

gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-

es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even

Lego club public speaking and film stud-

ies as part of the newly added academic

options as well as parent-and-me classes

If yoursquore looking for fun activities for

your children look no further Check

out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos

classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-

day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is

always the fourth Friday of the month

Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM

Play to Learn a free program with the

Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full

swing at JBLM

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents

grandparents friends Family and neigh-

bors The program includes themed cur-

riculum to encourage individual play

Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities

songs and group circle time that children

and adults will enjoy together

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone

10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-

bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash

3 pm on the following Wednesdays

bull Feb 4 11 amp 25

bull March 4 11 18 amp 25

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-

vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at

8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North

CYSS information continued on next page

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans

bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

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A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey

Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

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360-459-1333

Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Page 16: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516

Family amp the homefront

Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone

From sports and arts and crafts to tech-

nology field trips and more the Hillside

Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be

The location offers before- and after-

school care as well as open recreation for

registered youth in grades 6ndash12

Upcoming events include

bull Military Appreciation Month event

This Friday Feb 6 events includes a

performance by the Lakes High School

JROTC color guard and the STEP Club

There will be activities and snacks all

from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-

ner will be announced

bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held

Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots

of activities including arts and crafts

dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments

are provided Join us to say goodbye to

old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans

bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

spencerfamilydentalwacom

A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey

Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE

253-584-2250

253-875-6599

360-459-1333

Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Page 17: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

JBLMmwrcom 17

SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539

event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held

monthly on the last Friday of the month

bull Babysitting certification course Get

prepared to babysit children of all ages

with certification classes The next class

is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday

Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled

during the third week of the month in

March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm

Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash

8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-

ary March or April course and upon

completion you can opt to have your

name added to a list of certified sit-

ters The list is made available to JBLM

Families and is completely optional To

reserve your spot call 253-967-4441

bull College Fair Middle schoolers and

high schoolers are invited to a college

fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash

330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash

Teen Zone Local colleges will have

representatives onsite Light snacks

Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-

cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main

For more information call 253-967-4441

Open recreation and before- and after-

school care are also available at McChord

Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For

details call 253-982-2203

Teach a cooking class

with SKIESUnlimited

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans

bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

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A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

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Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

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360-459-1333

Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Page 18: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518

Family amp the homefront

A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews

This deployment was my husbands

first and it was our second pregnancy We

were all sorts of torn with emotions but

knew we would be able to make the best

of it

Both of our babies genders were un-

known until birth he gets to announce it

This has always been really important to

us to keep as a tradition and we werent

letting the deployment get in the way

I sent boxes of both its a boy and its

a girl stuff so he could take pictures to

announce when I finally had our baby

It allowed us to include him even

though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-

tion alive It helped both of us really

The homecoming was his first time

meeting our new baby boy I chose to

leave our oldest at home and have my

mom take him to school and not let him

know daddy had come home We came

home my husband was able to bond with

our newest little one and then we went

to the school to surprise our oldest at

lunch

For us these memories will last a life

time Thinking of the special moments

we would have made the deployment go

by much faster and smoother

s military Families we experience

separations and surprises happi-

ness and pride

The photos of the Matthews Fam-

ily above were submitted as part of last

Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation

Month photo contest You can see why

they won the grand prize

When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed

his wife Danielle was pregnant with their

second child With the help of friend and

photographer Shantel Young the Mat-

thews Family was able to bridge the gap

during the babyrsquos birth and capture on

film memories that will last a lifetime

A

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

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bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

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Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

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A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Page 19: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

JBLMmwrcom 19

Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces

Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help

Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the

vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate

office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment

orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when

he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-

ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo

bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings

Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides

Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion

prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have

bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important

bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them

bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or

call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430

Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21

Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony

Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day

Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Page 20: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520

Family amp the homefront

JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

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bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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JBLMmwrcom 21

Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar

Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next

career by learning more about education

programs colleges and training opportu-

nities

Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted

by the Service Member and Family Assis-

tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash

1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main

Representatives from local area and on-

line colleges technical and trade schools

apprenticeship programs and vocational

programs will be in attendance

Warrior Transition Battalion Service

Members and Family Members Service

Members going through a medical board

(integrated disability evaluation system)

and their Family Members are encour-

aged to attend All Service Members are

welcome

Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-

mation

Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a

few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at

ArmyMWRcomACS-survey

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour

Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM

253-967-3628253-982-2695

Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453

123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

International spouse cooking demonstration

Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544

Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430

Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901

SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616

Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628

EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695

Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453

Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901

Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness

Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to

take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28

Two ways to complete the special challenge form

bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)

bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23

Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash

1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to

celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will

discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The

Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-

nounced at the end of this event

Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall

eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available

onsite with registration

For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom

It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today

We need feedback from all branches of

the military stationed at JBLM to better

tailor our programs to meet your needs

Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-

gram invites EFMP Families to McChord

Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a

movie in a sensory-friendly environment

Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey

Theater at Lewis Main

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans

bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees

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Page 22: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522

Family amp the homefront

Wersquore excited to bring you the details of

JBLM Reads The series of events is brought

to you by National Geographic and includes

bull Book discussion group for adults

McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11

and Grandstaff Library Wednesday

Feb 18 both are at 430 pm

Registration opens two weeks prior to the

event the first 10 to register at each library

will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant

Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best

Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole

the Heart of a Nationrdquo

bull PAWS to Read

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm

Kids can explore the human-animal bond

while reading aloud to specially trained dogs

bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids

McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am

Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks

games and fun as we discuss the book

ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids

who register will receive a copy of the book

(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo

section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-

tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party

Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm

Have a dog-gone good time and discov-

er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby

Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun

and crafts Registration is required and

begins Saturday Feb 7

bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum

Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm

JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum

discusses the art of writing and research

bull Knit Your Bit

McChord Library Fridays Feb 20

March 6 and 20 11 am

During WWI the country was encouraged

to support the troops by knitting them

warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the

knitting tradition alive

bull An art contest

McChord Library Feb 17ndash21

Create a piece of artwork about your hero

All entries will be displayed at the JBLM

Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will

be awarded to the top entry in each age

category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries

must be Family-friendly and no larger than

12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo

for objects All items must be ready for

hanging or display Deliver to McChord

Library during the dates above

bull JBLM Reads finale event

Club at McChord Field Saturday

Feb 28 11 am

Duane Denfield PhD and architectural

historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis

and its beginnings from World War I

This presentation will be followed by our

featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-

ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a

Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win

World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-

tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum

will present the fascinating story of Ser-

geant Stubby and how his story captured

the hearts of America during World War

I There will also be military and histori-

cal displays and reading therapy dogs The

first 300 people who attend will receive a

free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book

Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy

crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia

snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)

Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover

for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up

(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)

Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)

Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)

Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things

from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)

Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)

Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo

and other library events

JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)

Upcoming events at JBLM libraries

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

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bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

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A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

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Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees

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Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans

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Page 23: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

JBLMmwrcom 23

JBLM Reads Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For children

Also available

in E-Book

For children

Finale Event

Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books

Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks

Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold

ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST

For adults

ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST

Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog

IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans

bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

spencerfamilydentalwacom

A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey

Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE

253-584-2250

253-875-6599

360-459-1333

Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

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Page 24: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524

Adventures

winter wonderful

At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore

an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans

bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

spencerfamilydentalwacom

A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey

Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE

253-584-2250

253-875-6599

360-459-1333

Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

HO HO HO

Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees

2539643113youracuorg

Way to go

Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice

Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans

400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0

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Page 25: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

JBLMmwrcom 25

he Outdoor Recreation guides take

groups across the state (and region)

for adventures of all kinds

Pictured above is the group that hit the

trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier

National Park for the first snowshoe trip

this winter

Check out these upcoming snowshoe

trips below Full descriptions for these trips

and all other upcoming adventures are on

the following pages

Gear and transportation are included in

the trip fee unless otherwise noted For

more information call the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or

ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM

bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the

trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of

the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)

bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical

snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-

mum age 12 ($45)

bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of

the Olympics for yourself from snow-

shoeing trails offering something for

everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)

bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along

the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Full trip descriptions continued on next page

Outdoor Recreation staff

winterwonderful

T

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans

bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

spencerfamilydentalwacom

A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey

Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE

253-584-2250

253-875-6599

360-459-1333

Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

HO HO HO

Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees

2539643113youracuorg

Way to go

Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice

Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans

400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0

253-473-8554 | LakewoodFordTacomanet6202 S Tacoma Way | Tacoma WA 98409

Page 26: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526

Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria BC

by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-

ria has everything from antique stores to

artisan chocolate shops for you to explore

You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The

trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages

5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try

mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-

tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the

day learning the basics while getting plen-

ty of time to work on your newfound skills

The location will be determined based on

conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6

miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age

12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

830 am ($35)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip

fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-

ets should be purchased at the mountain

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am

($45 have your own gear pay $25)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails

by the light of the moon Saturday

Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and

transportation provided Difficulty

beginner distance 15 miles elevation

gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum

age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

545 pm ($40)

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head

north for the fantastic snow at Stevens

Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you

want to ski snowboard or snowshoe

yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-

venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 am (skisnowboard includes

beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50

transportation only $40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path to White Pass Saturday

Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding

the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson

and full mountain lift ticket Call or

come in to ask about cross-country ski-

JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml

TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride

ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM

RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom

Dollar value current as of December 2014

Adventures

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans

bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

spencerfamilydentalwacom

A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey

Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE

253-584-2250

253-875-6599

360-459-1333

Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

HO HO HO

Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees

2539643113youracuorg

Way to go

Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice

Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans

400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0

253-473-8554 | LakewoodFordTacomanet6202 S Tacoma Way | Tacoma WA 98409

Page 27: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

JBLMmwrcom 27

Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details

Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod

Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25

Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12

Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25

Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing

Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15

Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12

Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides

ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures

Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $35 snowshoe $45)

Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening

of Friday March 13 at the Summit at

Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are

provided go to the Northwest Adventure

Center no later than Wednesday March 11

to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet

at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend

the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-

day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and

full mountain lift ticket are included in

the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

515 am (skiboard $115 transportation

only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action

beauty and excitement await you on this

trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers

15 and younger $75)

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the

beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range

on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday

March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or

McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at

8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)

Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am

Minimum age 12 ($45)

Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup

Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-

cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest

from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake

Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am

or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited

at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance

35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4

hours Minimum age 12 ($45)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-

tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-

urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress

warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-

ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord

Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am

($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)

Waterfall tour Explore the largest

concentration of waterfalls in the

continental United States Saturday

March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-

toric Columbia River Highway which

has an abundance of small waterfalls

viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at

five major waterfalls to include the

world-famous Multnomah Falls and

enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The

fee does not include lunch Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos

Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65

ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park

for an overnight trip Saturday March 7

Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-

tion winter travel shelter construction

winter survival basics backcountry

cooking and leave-no-trace camping

There is a mandatory pretrip class at the

Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-

day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes

winter camping class group gear (not

including sleeping bag) camp entrance

and three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day)

If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves

wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18

($85)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans

bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

spencerfamilydentalwacom

A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey

Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE

253-584-2250

253-875-6599

360-459-1333

Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

HO HO HO

Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees

2539643113youracuorg

Way to go

Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice

Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans

400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0

253-473-8554 | LakewoodFordTacomanet6202 S Tacoma Way | Tacoma WA 98409

Page 28: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528

Feelinrsquo good

Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans

bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers

bull Accelerated technical training in IT

bull Agile learning with industry mentorship

bull Acquire Microsoft certifications

bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners

Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa

Software amp Systems Academy

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

spencerfamilydentalwacom

A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey

Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE

253-584-2250

253-875-6599

360-459-1333

Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

HO HO HO

Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees

2539643113youracuorg

Way to go

Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice

Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans

400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0

253-473-8554 | LakewoodFordTacomanet6202 S Tacoma Way | Tacoma WA 98409

Page 29: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

JBLMmwrcom 29

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

spencerfamilydentalwacom

A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey

Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE

253-584-2250

253-875-6599

360-459-1333

Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

HO HO HO

Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees

2539643113youracuorg

Way to go

Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice

Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans

400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0

253-473-8554 | LakewoodFordTacomanet6202 S Tacoma Way | Tacoma WA 98409

Page 30: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING

spencerfamilydentalwacom

A full-service dental office with convenient locations in

GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey

Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages

FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE

253-584-2250

253-875-6599

360-459-1333

Feelinrsquo good

Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K

Kick off the 2015 race season and

celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us

Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM

Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green

running duds and get ready to race

Event day includes entertainment by DJ

Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways

Receive a free banger on a bun with race

bib Guinness will be available for purchase

Choose from the 5K distance for

a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-

ners (no walkers please) and register

at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun

run and will not be timed The best

prices and race T-shirt size guarantee

are available through noon Thursday

March 5 If gate access pass is needed

please register by noon Thursday

March 5

Registration fees through noon Thursday

March 5

bull 5K with DOD ID card $15

bull 10K with DOD ID card $25

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35

Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-

day March 5 through noon Thursday

March 12

bull 5K with DOD ID card $20

bull 10K with DOD ID card $30

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40

Day-of-registration fees are as follows

bull 5K with DOD ID card $30

bull 10K with DOD ID card $40

bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40

bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50

Door prizes include a chance to win

a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff

Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island

(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-

dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift

cardsLional Kam

Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals

Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14

JBLMmwrcom 31

Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

HO HO HO

Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees

2539643113youracuorg

Way to go

Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice

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400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0

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Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it

comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba

A free Zumba class is a great way to spice

up your workout have fun and get in a

cardio workout when you need a day off

from the treadmill or elliptical

Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-

structor (pictured at left) leads the new-

est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-

bics and fitness schedule The second-year

instructor holds the class Mondays and

Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness

Center at 530 pm

Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is

located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave

Free fitness classes are offered at five

JBLM sports and fitness centers including

Sheridan at a variety of times through-

out the week

Classes include

bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot

camp TRX training and more at Jensen

Family Health and Fitness Center

bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and

mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center

bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-

ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-

ness Center

bull Weight training spin boot camp and

30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson

Sports amp Fitness Center

For a complete aerobics and fitness

class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom

JBLMAerobicsAndFitness

ZUMBA

Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Race day begins with packet pick-up

from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-

race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers

head to the starting line at 10 am

while runners and walkers in the 5K

start at 1005 am

Call 253-967-4768 for additional event

information or registration issues

Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling

League play Feb 9mdashMay 15

bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer

Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3

at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-

day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center

1 pm (attend one)

League play Feb 23ndashMay 15

bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball

Representative meeting Tuesday March

3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday

March 4 at McChord Fitness Center

Both are at 1 pm (choose one)

League play March 30ndashMay 15

bull Run cross-country

Representative meeting Tuesday

March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm

Series date April 8 15 and 22

For details call 253-967-4768 or visit

JBLMmwrcomintramurals

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

HO HO HO

Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees

2539643113youracuorg

Way to go

Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice

Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans

400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0

253-473-8554 | LakewoodFordTacomanet6202 S Tacoma Way | Tacoma WA 98409

Page 32: February 2015 JBLM MWR e-Focus

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532

HO HO HO

Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees

2539643113youracuorg

Way to go

Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice

Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans

400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0

253-473-8554 | LakewoodFordTacomanet6202 S Tacoma Way | Tacoma WA 98409