May 2010 JBLM MWR e-Focus

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus May 2010 JBLMMWR.com

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MILITARY SPOUSEAPPRECIATION WEEK

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FROM THE COVERMilitary Spouse Appreciation Week Discounts & specials at JBLM . . . . . . 4

Celebrate Mom with brunch and a special arts & crafts project . . . . . . . . 4

Annual Armed Forces Day celebration Military history, food and fun . . . . . . 6

Muddy fun Down & Dirty Mud Run . . 10Mountain bike (& other) adventures . . 12

Free Wi-Fi & other no-cost services at your JBLM libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

FOOD AND FUNFuntastic Carnival Rides, fun and food for all ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

FAMILYMilitary Spouse Appreciation Week seminars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Earn up to $2,000 per month from home Apply to become a Family Child Care provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

FITNESS AND WELL-bEINGGet fit at home Easy-to-do exercises with the Home Gym Series . . . . . . . . . 10

Intramural softball & golf . . . . . . . . . . 11

FAbULOUS TRAVELTwo-wheeled action Hit the trails on a mountain bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

FINANCE AND EDUCATIONGet credit smart The Financial Readiness Program can help monitor your credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

FEEDbACKGet involved with your community online with ICE and Facebook . . . . . . 21

JJoin us this month as Joint Base Lewis-McChord celebrates military spouses. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is offering a variety of seminars and programs to honor the homefront heroes. Spouses will enjoy special discounts and freebies at JBLM-Lewis clubs during the week of May 3. The week ends with a free breakfast at the JBLM-Lewis Main PX on Friday, May 7 – for more information, turn to page 4.

Kick off event season with us at Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 15. Travel back in time with histori-cal reenactments and military equip-ment displays. Have fun with rides at Kids’ World and on-stage enter-tainment. See page 6 for details.

We invite you to share your feed-back on MWR programs and facilities: https://ice.disa.mil. And, for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate, complete a readership survey at JBLMMWR.com.

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William E. Harvey

FOCUSDirector, FMWRWilliam E. Harvey

Acting marketing directorToby Bartley

EditorKimberly Rowe

Senior writer/copy editorKate Mullinax

Contributing photographersToby Bartley, Randy Dupree, Minerva Hohaia, Lionel Kam, Lynn Root and Rich Rosenblum

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Just for spouses – we celebrate you with Military Spouse Appreciation Week specials

It’s no secret that military spouses have a tough job. With specials and events during Military Spouse Appreciation Week at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, MWR ensures you receive the thanks and pampering you so deserve. These specials are available Monday, May 3 through Friday, May 7 unless otherwise indicated.

• Battle Bean: Discount on half a breakfast sandwich and drink of your choice

• Cascade Community Center: Free soft-serve ice cream with purchase of lunch

• Madigan Café: Free soft drink with purchase of meal

• Bowl Arena Lanes: Free bowling and shoes for spouses (Monday, May 3 only)

• Eagles Pride Golf Course: A four-person, 30-minute golf lesson and nine holes of play for $15 per spouse

Military Spouse Appreciation events culminate Friday, May 7 with a free breakfast at the JBLM-Lewis Main PX Food Court from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. There will be multiple giveaways during breakfast, and shop-ping specials and samples available inside the Exchange. Spouses will also receive two free movie passes to Carey Theater. Turn to pages 8, 9 and 20 for more Military Spouse Appreciation Week events.

Mother’s Day specialsCelebrate Mom with Mother’s Day

Brunch Sunday, May 9 at the American Lake Community Center or the Club on McChord Field.

American Lake Community Center: (JBLM-Lewis North): Adults $18.95; chil-dren ages 4-10 $7.95; and children age 3 and younger eat free. Reservations are strongly encouraged; call 253-964-1209.

McChord Field Club: Adults $19.95; seniors $16.95; children ages 6-11 $9.95; and children ages 5 and younger $5. Club members receive $2 dis-count; their children age 5 and younger eat free. Reservations are required; call 253-982-5581.

Give Mom the perfect gift for Mother’s Day! Bring in your favorite digital photos to McChord Field Arts & Crafts Center May 1-6, and have a personalized two-sided ceramic photo mug made for $12. This is a great gift for dads, too! Personalized pillow-

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Family-friendly event Events for adults * For families of deployed personnel. For a complete list of upcoming events, check out the Web calendar at JBLMMWR.com. Turn to page 22 for MWR facility phone listings.

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Great deals, good giftsGolf lessons and specials

The Eagles Pride Golf Course weekday special is a great deal for all golfers. Just $27 covers greens fees and a shared cart for 18 holes. To schedule a tee time or a lesson with the PGA-certified pro, call 253-967-6522.

McChord Field’s Whispering Firs Golf Course also offers lessons with “Link Up 2 Golf” for adults. Group lessons are taught by the Life Master LPGA profes-sional May 24-27 for $99 per person. For more information, call the Pro Shop at 253-982-4927.

Arts & Crafts contest, promotions Create a masterpiece for the Army

Arts & Crafts Contest; rules and entry forms: https://artscrafts.fmwrc.army.mil. Personalized services at your JBLM-Lewis Main Arts & Crafts Center include frames and plaques, engraving, embroidery, heat press (image transfers) and matting and framing classes. Kids can bring in a photo of their deployed mom or dad and the staff will help you transfer it onto a pillowcase for free! For more information, call 253-967-5001.

bowl Arena and Sounders LanesCome to Bowl Arena Lanes on JBLM-

Lewis Main Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 for unlimited bowling and all-you-can-eat pizza for $9 per person (shoes not included). (253-967-4661)

The “Hook-Up-2-Bowling” league begins Tuesday, May 11 and runs for 12 weeks at McChord Field’s Sounders Lanes. For just $6 per week, you’ll learn the basics and get a new ball and bag. To sign up, call 253-982-5954.

celebrate military spouses, moms & life!cases and night lights make great Mother’s Day gifts – save $5. Moms are invited to a half-price Mother’s Day framing class at Mc-Chord Field Arts & Crafts Center Saturday, May 8 at 9:30 a.m.; preregistration required. For more information, call 253-982-6726.

Funtastic Carnival The fun-filled Funtastic Carnival returns

to the PX parking lot at JBLM-Lewis Main with games, rides, hot dogs and cotton candy Thursday, May 20 through Sunday, May 23. Armband night is Thursday, May 20 – ride all you want for just $20. The Funtastic Carnival is Thursday, May 20 and Friday, May 21 from 3 to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 22 from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, May 23 from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 253-967-5776.

A rockin’ good time with help from Leisure Travel Services

You can purchase tickets* for Daughtry, 30 Seconds to Mars, Tim McGraw with Lady Antebellum & Love and Theft and more at Leisure Travel Services, an authorized Tick-etMaster location. For more information, call 253-967-3085 or stop by the customer service counter at the JBLM-Lewis Main PX. * Tickets subject to availability.

Retiree Appreciation DayHonor retirees and their family members

at the annual Retiree Appreciation Day at the American Lake Community Center Friday, May 14 at 8 a.m. Get information on today’s benefits and matters of local interest. Breakfast: 8 to 10 a.m.; lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the dining room. (253-966-5884)


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Cinco de Mayo taco lunch

All-you-can-eat spaghetti Family Night*

Sporting clays fun shoot

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Mother’s Day Brunch

Retiree Appreciation Day

Armed Forces Day

All-you-can-eat German buffet

Funtastic Carnival

Pet parade

Safety Day

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Art of hula dance lessons

All-you-can-eat pizza & bowling

Salsa dance the night away

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Shotgun shooting complex

Heroes Sports Lounge

American Lake & McChord Field Club

American Lake Community Center

Cowan & Memorial stadiums

American Lake Community Center

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Cowan Stadium

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Bowl Arena & Cascade Cmty Center

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Wednesday, May 5

Thursday, May 6, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 8, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 8, 6 p.m.

Sunday, May 9

Friday, May 14, 8 a.m.

Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m.

Thursday, May 20, 5:30 p.m.

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Saturday, May 22, 10 a.m.

Thursday, May 27, 9 a.m.

Saturday, May 29, 6 p.m.

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Fridays, 9 p.m.

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Armed Forces Day offers fun for the entire family. Kids’ World busies children for hours with games and rides. There will also be food, on-stage entertainment and roving entertainers.

Historic groups will have hands-on military displays like the one pic-tured here from the Puget Sound Military Vehicle Collectors Club. Check out military equipment from the past and present.

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Experience “living military histo-ry” with Joint Base Lewis-McChord at Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 15 at Cowan and Memorial stadiums. With plenty of exhibits, food and free fun and entertainment for people of all ages, you don’t want to miss the festivities beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until 6 p.m.

The origin of Armed Forces DayArmed Forces Day is celebrated

annually on the third Saturday of May to honor the U.S. Armed Forces. The formation of the holiday was an effort supported by President Harry S. Truman and was announced by Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson on Aug. 31, 1949. The holiday serves

as an educational program of sorts for the civilian community to expand the public’s understanding of the military. Everyone in the Puget Sound com-munity is invited to attend the Joint Base Lewis-McChord celebration.

Get active – walk or mud runAt 8 a.m. avid walkers may register

and begin the Volksmarch at Carey Theater, next to Cowan Stadium (for details, turn to page 17. Get downright dirty at the Down & Dirty Mud Run at 9 a.m. behind Soldiers Field House.

Travel back in time There will be both historical and

modern-day military displays for children and adults alike to explore, as well as demonstrations and mock battles throughout the day.

“Living military history groups range from Renaissance swordmak-ers to Vietnam- and Desert Storm-era reenactors,” said Kate Laverents, MWR Special Events director.

Visit a Revolutionary War-era encampment and encounter frontier cavalry, Civil War units, WWI re-enactors with JBLM roots and more. The Philippine Scouts represent the Spanish-American era and WWI, and the Buffalo Soldiers comprised the first permanent African American regiments. Also joining the festivities are Friends of Kilroy, the 2nd Con-necticut Regiment of Militia Colonial Reenactors and the Puget Sound Military Vehicle Collectors Club. The Tacoma Scots Pipe Band, con-sisting of local Scottish pipers, drum-


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Dressed in period costume, Rob Root and his son brandon partici-pate as members of the 2nd Connecticut Regiment of Militia Colonial Reenactors, one of many historic groups at this year’s celebration.

Ron and Carol browning keep history alive as they dress in period attire as Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Roosevelt. Learn about the life and times of the Roosevelt era at Armed Forces Day.

mers and dancers, holds tradition in the highest moral regard, honoring a long history of symbolism. The group travels the region playing the music of inspiration, and they are visit-ing JBLM to honor all Soldiers and Airmen from the past and present. Additionally, hands-on displays of equipment will fill both history buffs and others with delight.

Entertainment for kidsThe festival wouldn’t be complete

without Kids’ World, which prom-ises to be fun for children of all ages. Kids’ World features a variety of games, rides and entertainment.

Also roaming the festival grounds will be stilt dancer Janet Rayor, a cap-pella group Flying Aces, Eric Haines,

CC Clowning, Dixieland jazz band Foggy Bottom, magician Jeff Evans and country pair, the Rangers Duo. See and touch lizards and more with Reptile Isle.

Musical & comedy stage actsThe Main Stage will feature a

number of musical and variety enter-tainment acts for your enjoyment. • Buck and Elizabeth, regular entertain-

ers at Armed Forces Day and a favorite of JBLM children and families, will take the stage at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m.

• Tacoma Scots Pipe Band at 11 a.m.

• 2nd Edition’s popular folk music at noon

• National entertainer and radio and TVpersonality Wayne Soares will be a laugh a minute at 1 p.m.

• Clippinger Sisters at 3 p.m.

• Bob Dylan tribute artist Paul Stierle at 4 p.m.

• The 56th Army Rock Band will playpatriotic hits at 5 p.m.New this year is the Air Force fly-by

at 3 p.m., weather-permitting. Addition-ally, food booths will be set up in the food court area, so come hungry and support installation units and organiza-tions. There will also be information booths set up from JBLM organizations and units, as well as local companies.

Don’t miss the 2010 Armed Forces Day celebration! Enjoy the enter-tainment, and have a fun-filled day with family and friends. Parking and admission are free. For more infor-mation about gate access for civil-ians and the latest event details, visit JBLMMWR.com.


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ACS celebrates JbLM military spouses

A variety of events and edu-cational seminars are offered on a monthly basis through Army Community Service. In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Week, special events and classes are scheduled. For more specials, see pages 4, 9 and 20.

Employment fair: Dress for suc-cess and bring your résumé to meet with potential employers Tuesday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the ACS Annex at JBLM-Lewis Main. For more information, call 253-967-3538.

Life Skills classes: Classes are held throughout the month on a variety of topics. For a full sched-ule, visit JBLMMWR.com. For more information or to register, call 253-967-5940.

• Staying Connected to Your Teen:Monday, May 3 at 1 p.m. in Building 2013

• Communication for Couples: Tuesday,May 4 at 9 a.m. at Four Chaplains Chapel; continues for six weekly sessions

• Stress Management Class: Tuesday, May 4 at 1 p.m. in Building 2013B

Honor our volunteersArmy Community Service

celebrates installation vol-unteers with the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Volunteer Recognition Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Wednes-day, May 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Lake Community Center at JBLM-Lewis North. For more infor-mation, call 253-967-9496.

Education & services

Learn marriage and communication essentials in the dynamic, information-packed Communi-cation for Couples seminar offered by the ACS Family Advocacy Program. The next six-week session begins Tuesday, May 4. To register, call 253-967-5940.

with Army Community Service

* Free child care available with reservations: 253-966-2490. ** Class meets weekly for multiple sessions.Schedule is subject to change without notice. Registration may be required; call number listed for details. For class descriptions, visit JBLMMWR.com. For financial seminars, turn to page 20.

Stress management class

Family welcome brief

Play Mornings

Staying Connected to Your Teen

Spouse employment fair

Communication for Relationships**

Reunion workshop

Care Team training

Army Family Team Building, I

Children & deployment workshop

Rape Aggression Defense

Care Team training (units)

Staying Connected to Your Teen

Predeployment workshop

Army Family Team Building, II

Newcomers’ Orientation

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253-967-8430*

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Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Monday, May 3, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, May 4 & Wednesday, May 5, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, May 4, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, May 4 & Wednesday, May 19, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 5 & Thursday, May 6, 9 a.m.

Wednesday, May 5 & Thursday, May 20, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 5, 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 6, 2 p.m.

Monday, May 10, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, May 11 & Wednesday, May 26, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 18 – Thursday, May 20, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m.

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Father-Daughter danceDaughters of all ages are invited to bring

Daddy to the Father-Daughter Dance at the Teen Zone (JBLM-Lewis Main) Sat-urday, May 15 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. There will be food, music and fun for the special evening. Child must be registered with Child, Youth and School Services. For more information about the dance, call 253-967-4441. For CYS Services registra-tion details, call 253-967-2494.

Single parent skate nightSingle? Got kids? Meet other single

parents and their children at the CYS Services and BOSS Team Single Parent Skate Night Friday, June 4 from 6 to

8 p.m. at the AFC Arena (JBLM-Lewis Main). The pizza’s free and skating is $3.50 (16 and older) and $2.50 for children. For more information, call 253-967-5636/4458.

Apply now for a fun career with Family Child Care

You can earn up to $2,000 per month while caring for children in your on-base home as a Family Child Care provider. The next orientation is Tues-day, July 6 (with training to follow), so pick up an application from the Family

Child Care Office in Building 2013B. Thirty-nine children, providers,

parents and FCC staff recently visited Lattin’s Country Cider Mill in Olympia as part of the FCC farm curriculum. The children enjoyed a picnic lunch, a sheep-shearing demonstration and a tour to feed farm animals – chicks, ducks,

turkeys, peacocks, quail, goats, pigs, cows and rabbits. The trip ended with cups of hot a pple cider and fresh donuts. For more information about how you can become an FCC provider, call 253-967-3039.

The SKIES the limitRegister for art, karate, dance

and more with the SKIES Youth Academy. A schedule is online at JBLMMWR.com. For registration information, call 253-967-2494.

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Family Child Care providers and staff took children on a field trip to Lattin’s Country Cider Mill last month. FCC provides an in-home child care option for military children like Jalon, pictured above.

Parents’ Night OutA special Parent’s Night Out in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Week will be offered Friday, May 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. For details and reservations, call 253-966-CYSS (2977).

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JBLM-McChord Field. *While portions of these programs are free, other portions may require a fee. Call for details. Space is limited in all programs; first-come, first-served registration (waiting lists available). For registration requirements and information on becoming a volunteer coach, call 253-967-2494.

CYS Services activities Date Cost RegistrationFamily Child Care certification

Father-Daughter Dance

Parents’ Night Out

Youth fun run

Soccer camps

Start Smart camp / Volleyball camp

First Swing golf camps

Flag football & cheerleading

British soccer camp

Craig Hodges basketball camp

Deployment support trips

Parent learning opportunities

Gaming tournaments

Walk to Iraq and Back

Youth Fitness Program

SKIES Unlimited

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June 12

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May 3 - July 30

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Home gymIn this third and final installment of

the Home Gym Series, try three challeng-ing exercises guaranteed to spice up your workout. All exercises can be viewed on YouTube – search for UDrich1985.

You can do these exercises at home with minimal equipment. Give them a try to help strengthen and tone your body and reduce your risk of injury.

Please note, you should consult your doctor before beginning an exercise regimen. Fitness assessments can be completed at the gym with a certified fitness trainer. Fitness trainers – just one of the free services available at some on-post gyms – are also available to monitor your progress and keep you motivated.

Fitness specialist Rich Rosenblum is certified with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and works at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at JBLM-Lewis North. For more infor-mation or to schedule a session with a certified fitness trainer, call 253-966-7660.

This is a challenging abdominal exercise due to its isometric position (muscular contraction is held), and it is very fatiguing on your body.

Step one: Have a partner stand in front of you, with your knees between their legs. Get set in a “lock up” position where your elbows touch the top of your knees. Contract your abdominal muscles.

Step two: Have your partner slowly rock you back and forth while keep-ing your abdominals contracted with your elbows staying in contact with your knees.

Try three sets of four to 10 repetitions.

Get downright muddyThe Down & Dirty Mud Run is Sat-

urday, May 15 at 9 a.m. at Soldiers Field House at JBLM-Lewis Main. Dress as your favorite super hero to be eligible for a “Down & Dirty” prize. The route is filled with hills, obstacles, and of course, plenty of mud and water. Hose off at the finish line, and check out the Armed Forces Day festivities at Cowan and Me-morial stadiums.

The early registration deadline is Wednesday, May 5, and entry fees are $5 for active duty military, retirees and their fam-ily members; $10 for DoD employees; and $20 for civilians. Register after Wednesday, May 5, and add $10. Registration closes

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The race is on! It’s time to get fit! From your home and the road to the course, let fitness lead the way!

You’ll be covered in mud by the time you reach the finish line at the Down & Dirty Mud Run Saturday, May 15. Register at JBLMMWR.com.

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Most exercises done on one leg require more balance, core stability and coordination than work done on two legs. This exercise challenges these components and improves upon weak points in traditional squatting. Use a bench or chair that is above 90 degrees.

Step one: On one leg, slowly lower yourself onto the bench, using a mir-ror to monitor form. be sure your knees are not going past your toes.

Step two: Stand up. Too challenging? Stand up with both legs. As you mas-ter the exercise, lower the bench. Advanced move: Don’t use a bench.

Try two to three sets of five to eight repetitions on each leg.

This interesting exercise improves pulling strength and helps tone biceps and upper back. All it requires is a towel and a pole.

Step one: Loop a long towel around a sturdy pole, holding both ends. You can make a knot to give you a better grip. Lower yourself into a squat. The deeper the squat, the more challenging the exercise.

Step two: Pull yourself forward, keeping your heels on the ground. Finish the exercise by pushing to bring yourself back to the starting position.

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Mike H. demonstrates the towel pole row.

Lower-body strength: Single-leg bench squat

back & upper-body strength: Towel pole row

The race is on! It’s time to get fit! From your home and the road to the course, let fitness lead the way!

Wednesday, May 12. Entry forms are available at JBLMMWR.com. To pay by phone, call 253-967-4768.

Grab a bat or club & swing!A team representatives meeting for

company intramural and coed softball is Tuesday, May 11 at 2 p.m. at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center, and an intramural golf program meeting is Tuesday, May 18 at 2 p.m. at Eagles Pride Golf Course. Both programs are open to active duty military and DoD civilians, plus their family members who are not eligible for Child, Youth and School Services programs. For more information, call 253-967-4768.

Time off to get fitParticipation in the Civilian Fitness

Program can help improve fitness and morale, minimizing health risks and stress. To register and receive three hours of administrative leave each week, visit https://ft.lewis.army.mil/ (MAMC em-ployees should visit the Department of Preventive Medicine Public SharePoint site). The next assessment is Tuesday, May 25 at Jensen Family Health and Fit-ness Center (JBLM-Lewis Main). For more information, call 253-967-5122.

bodybuilding ChampionshipJoin emcee Dan Davis and national

competitor Gerri Deach-Davis at the

Bodybuilding Championship Saturday, May 29 at the American Lake Com-munity Center at JBLM-Lewis North. No ticket is required for the 9 a.m. pre-judging. The competition starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets can be purchased at the door for $5; children 15 and younger are free. Interested in competing? Visit JBLMMWR.com for entry details.

Triple Threat Triathlon SeriesStart training now to swim, run and

bike your way to the finish line. The Triple Threat Triathlon Series is on Saturdays, June 19, July 17 and Aug. 21. In next month’s issue, get insight and advice from JBLM triathlete Dr. Mark Potter (Lt. Col.).

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Don your helmet and take a seat – on a mountain bike, that is. Hit local trails for two-wheeled action with JBLM. There are trips for you, no matter what your experience level is.

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Northwest Adventure Center • Take a muddy mountain bike

adventure in Capitol Forest Sun-day, May 2.

• Learn the basics with Introduc-tion to Mountain Biking Saturday, May 29.

For more information, call 253-967-6263. (JBLM-Lewis North)

Adventures Unlimited • Bike through the rainforest of

Mount Rainier National Park along the Carbon River Sunday, May 9.

• Bike and hike the Carbon Glacier Trail Sunday, May 23.

For more information, call 253-982-2206. (JBLM-McChord Field)

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By foot, kayak, bike or raftGet outside and explore

Free Open House & Yard SaleJoin recreation groups from JBLM and the local community Saturday, May 8 at the Northwest Adventure Center from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn about local outdoor opportunities, and receive great discounts in the retail store and scuba shop. There will be a climbing wall and a trout pond for the kids, as well as sea kayaks to demo on American Lake.

Camping 101 Never been camping? Looking for great backpacking tips before you take off on a summer excursion? We’ll go over tent set-up, how to build a fire, cooking and storing food items, Leave No Trace and how to properly pack a backpack. This Monday, May 3 clinic is at 5 p.m. and is great for the entire family! (Free)

bungee jumpingHead down to the base of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off the highest bungee bridge in the country Sunday, May 30. A full 20 stories high, the private bridge is nestled in a beautiful forest above a sparkling river. Includes transportation, two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club T-Shirt. Minimum weight: 90 lbs. ($125)

End your weekday right with after-work kayak adventures to Nisqually Delta, Commencement bay and Narrows Park. Turn to page 16 for details.

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Take a trip down the Wenatchee River through class III rapids with Adventure Pro-gram Manager Rick Kivett. There are three dates this month to choose from – May 9, 22 and 31 – sign up for one, two or all three.

A day of ladies-only fun on the paintball field with Adventure Programmer Amiia Coffey concludes with a barbecue. Join her May 16, and be sure to check out other ladies-only events on the adventure calendar.

Kivett has a recreation degree from the Uni-versity of Idaho and has worked for MWR since 2003. Ask him about the Warrior Adventure Quest program.

Coffey has a psychology degree from Central Michigan University. As an avid rock climber, she enjoys sharing her love of nature through Bella Donna (ladies-only) trips. This trip can especially accommodate people with exceptional needs. Popular family trip

For registration details, visit JBLMMWR.com or call JBLM-McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 253-982-2206.Pre-registration is required; prices and schedule subject to change without notice. Group rates/private trips available. We’ll visit your next FRG meeting or unit function. For more information, call 253-967-6263.

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Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks

Introduction to sea kayaking

Olympia Outdoor Life Festival

Mountain bike Capitol Forest

Westport bottom fishing

Camping 101

Kayak Nisqually Delta

Skyline Drive-In movie

Hike Watershed Park

Annual Open House & Yard Sale

Leavenworth Bavarian Maifest

Whitewater rafting

Horseback riding

Mountain bike Carbon River

Fishing on American Lake

Kayak Commencement Bay

Armed Forces Day Volksmarch

Kayak Carr Inlet & Cutts Island

Sea kayak Lake Union

Bella Donna paintball

Kayak Narrows Bay

Third Thursday Museum Walk

Sea kayak self-rescue clinic

Horseback riding

Whitewater rafting

Westport fishing charter

Sea kayak Ketron Island

Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place

Bike & hike Carbon Glacier Trail

Fishing at Spanaway Lake

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Indoor rock climbing

Introduction to mountain biking

Leavenworth horseback riding

Bungee jumping

Hike Twin Falls

Olympia Farmers Market

Whitewater rafting

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Westport bottom fishing

Mountain bike Capitol Forest

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After-work adventuresEnd your weekdays right with after-work adventures with Adventures Unlimited. • Kayak Nisqually Delta, Tuesday, May 4

at 4:30 p.m. ($15)

• Hike Watershed Park Thursday, May 6 at 5 p.m. ($5)

• Fish Harry Todd Park dock, Tuesday,May 11 at 5 p.m. ($5; poles for rent)

• Kayak Commencement Bay, Thursday, May 13 at 4:30 p.m. ($15)

• Kayak Narrows Park, Tuesday, May 18at 4:30 p.m. ($15)

• Fish Spanaway Lake, Tuesday, May 25 at5 p.m. ($5; poles for rent)

bella Donna adventuresLadies are invited to discover and explore the outdoors on these trips led by women. • Danger Zone paintball, Sunday, May 16

at 9:30 a.m. Play a round of paintball,and enjoy a barbecue. ($50)

• Sea kayak Ketron Island, Saturday, June 5 at 9:30 a.m. ($40)

• Golf scramble, Saturday, June 19 at9:30 a.m. ($35)

• Whitewater rafting, Tuesday, June 29 at7 a.m. ($60)

Reach new heightsIf adrenaline is what you crave, you will not be disappointed.• Bungee jumping, Sunday, May 30 and

Saturday, June 19 at 9 a.m. For details, see page 14. ($125)

• Parasail Commencement Bay, Sunday,June 20 at 9:30 a.m. Glide high above the bay, and have a discounted lunch. ($45)

• Skydiving, Saturday, June 26 at 10 a.m. Experience the thrill of jumping from an altitude of up to 13,500 feet. ($200)

Mountain bike or hikeEnjoy two-wheeled action and traveling by foot through beautiful scenery.• Mountain bike Capitol Forest, Sundays,

May 2 and June 6 at 9:30 a.m.. ($25)

• Carbon River mountain biking, Sunday,May 9 at 9 a.m. ($25)

• Bike and hike Carbon Glacier Trail,Sunday, May 23 at 9 a.m. ($30)

• Introduction to mountain biking, Sat-urdays, May 29 and June 19 at 9:30 a.m. ($25)

• Hike Twin Falls, Sunday, May 30 at 9:30 a.m. This four-mile hike boaststwo breathtaking views. ($20)

• Ape Caves Adventure, Saturday, June 26 at

8 a.m. Travel into a 2,000-year-old lava tube at Mount St. Helens. ($30)

• Mountain bike Skookum Flats, Sunday, June 27 at 8 a.m. Minimum age: 16 ($30)

Out on the waterGet out on the water for tranquility or a rush.• Introduction to sea kayaking, Saturday,

May 1 at 9:30 a.m. ($40)

• Westport bottom fishing, Sunday, May 2 and Saturday, June 5 at 4 a.m. ($99)

• Whitewater rafting, Sundays, May 9 and June 20, Saturdays, May 22 and June 12 and Mondays, May 31 at 7 a.m. Take a trip through class III rapids. Minimum age: 14. ($60; groups of 20+: $55)

• Kayak Carr Inlet and Cutts Island, Sat-urday, May 15 at 8 a.m. Explore a state park and eat lunch. ($40)

• Sea kayak Lake Union, Sunday, May 16 at 9:30 a.m. Paddle with a view of down-town Seattle and enjoy lunch. ($40)

• Sea kayak self-rescue clinic, Friday, May 21 at 5:30 p.m. Learn to exit and re-enter your kayak safely and quickly. ($20)

• Westport fishing charter, Saturday, May 22. Get out on the high seas to fish. Price and meeting time TBA.

• Sea kayak Ketron Island, Sundays, May 23 and June 13 at 9:30 a.m. Minimum age: 12 ($40)

• American Lake sunset paddle and barbe-cue, Thursday, May 27 at 5:30 p.m. ($35)

Outdoor educationLearn how to get outside safely with edu-cational seminars. • Olympia Outdoor Life Festival, Satur-

day, May 1 at 10:30 a.m. Get advice from outdoor experts and check out the latest gear. Festival admission is free. ($10)

• Camping 101, Monday, May 3 at 5 p.m. For details, see page 14. (FREE)

• Annual Open House & Yard Sale, Satur-day, May 8 at 9 a.m. For details, see page 14. (FREE)

• Hunter safety education course; Reg-ister now for the June course, which is mandatory in order to hunt in the state. ($10)

• Survival clinic, Sunday, June 13 at 9:30 a.m.

Get out & have funCommunity Garden Get out of Farmville and into a real garden at the Northwest Adventure Center! Reserve your garden plot for $10 per session. Eat healthy, save money and get outside – start planting today! For more informa-tion, call 253-967-7744.

Spouse trip to Poulsbo Visit “Little Norway” and check out Front Street’s quaint and colorful shops with the Family Resource Cen-ter Thursday, May 13. The trip leaves the FRC at 9 a.m. and is open to all military ID card holders. Childcare may be available with reservations (253-966-2977). To register for the trip, call 253-967-9496.

Your ticket to savings! Whether you’re looking for tickets to a summer concert or a seven-day cruise, the Leisure Travel Services staff is here to make sure planning your next trip is smooth sailing! Stop by the customer service counter in the JBLM-Lewis Main PX to consult with a profes-sional trip planner to get the best deal around! (253-967-3085)

Tumblin’ bus This school bus full of gymnastics equipment comes to your kids. For more information, visit JBLMMWR.com or call 360-528-5439.

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CLINICSHunting, fishing, camping, crabbing and more

TraveL CampLakeside rental cabins, RV campground with full hookups, tent sites

OUTDOOr STOreGuns and ammo, fishing, camping, boats, books, shooting accessories, reloading, knives, backpacking

paINTbaLL Walk-ons and reservations welcome

SCUbaFive-Star PADI-certified, year-round classes, rental and sales, free social dives

ShOOTINg raNgeSkeet/Trap Range, Rifle/Pistol Range, reloading and ammo

ShOreLINe parkSwimming beach, picnic pavilions

rUSSeLL LaNDINg marINaBoat launch, rentals, picnic pavilions

Adventure programs!• Unit & FRG trips • Sea kayaking • Hiking • Mountain biking

• White-water rafting • Fishing • Bungee jumping • Skiing • Snowboarding • Snowshoeing and many more adventure programs

Outdoor equipment rental• Tents • Coolers • Stoves • Grills • Party canopies • Camping trailers

• Motor boats • Fishing equipment • Crab rings • Cots • Folding chairs • Tables • Life vests • Water skis • Kayaks • Skis • Snowboards

• Snowshoes • Sports equipment • Much more

Stop by our facility - we’re here for you.JbLm-Lewis North, building 8050 and JbLm-mcChord Field, building 739

Information/ rental 967-7744/8282adventure programs 967-6263

adventures Unlimited: 982-2206

Rifle Range 967-9803Skeet range 967-7056

russell Landing marina 967-2510paintball activities 912-8000

Scuba 967-3405

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This trip can especially accommodate people with exceptional needs. Popular family trip Adults-only trip For registration details, visit JBLMMWR.com and navigate to JBLM-McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited page or call JBLM-McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 253-982-2206.

Get outdoors with confidence! Minimum age: 7 ($25)

• Backpacking clinic to Paradise, Sunday, June 27 at 9:30 a.m. Head to Mount Rainier to learn to hike safely. ($30)

In a city near youTravel to cities in the Evergreen state for adventure trips to remember.• Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks, Saturday,

May 1 at 9:30 a.m. See Sattle from both land and water. ($40; ages 3-12: $30)

• Leavenworth Bavarian Maifest, Satur-day, May 8 at 9 a.m. Enjoy live enter-tainment. ($30)

• Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market, Sundays, May 23 and June 6 at 9:30 a.m. Check out the aquarium and the market. ($35; ages 4-12: $25; ages 0-3: $5)

• Leavenworth horseback riding, Sat-

urday, May 29 at 9 a.m. Minimum age for own horse: 6. ($55)

• Olympia Farmers Market, Sunday, May 30 at 10 a.m. ($5)

• Washington Brewers Festival, Sunday, June 20 at noon. Taste more than 200 beers, wines and ciders. ($36; $18 for non-tasting adults)

We’re walkingUpcoming events to get you on your feet.• Armed Forces Day Volksmarch, Satur-

day, May 15. On-site registration and walk begin at 8 a.m. at Carey Theater, next to the Armed Forces Day festivities. (FREE; minimal fee for stamps or patches)

• 3rd Thursday downtown Tacoma mu-seum walk, Thursday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. Free admission to Art, History and Glass museums.($5 for transportation)

Perfect for familiesOutdoor Recreation offers a number of family-friendly trips. The examples below are just a start – be sure to look for the icon for more family-friendly trips.• Horseback riding, Sunday, May 9, Sat-

urdays, May 22 and June 12 at 9:30 a.m. Minimum age: 7 ($70)

• Skyline Drive-In movie, Thursday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a sunset drive and movie. ($20; ages 1-10: $15)

Rock onGet your climb on at two local indoor rock climbing walls.• Tacoma Edgeworks Climbing Gym mili-

tary night, Friday, May 28 at 5 p.m. ($5 for transportation plus $9 at the gym)

• Indoor rock climbing, Saturday, May 29 at noon. ($20; ages 17 & younger: $18)

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Reading and research are made easy with free services at Joint Base Lewis-McChord libraries. Access the online catalog (from the libraries or at home!), full-text research databases, online tu-toring sessions, as well as e-mail and the World Wide Web at the JBLM libraries. Patrons can check out books, videos, magazines, tapes, access reference ma-terials and receive materials from other local libraries through the inter-library loan program. All you need is a DoD ID card to check out materials!

JBLM has four libraries available for service members, retirees, students, ci-vilian employees and family members: Grandstaff, Book Patch, Crittenberger and McChord, plus the Book Shelf at the Wilson Hi-Tech Recreation Center.

Celebrate Children’s book WeekCelebrate a love of reading and

learning with Children’s Book Week at Lewis-McChord libraries! Stop by Book Patch and McChord Field libraries any time during the week to celebrate a love of books! Book Patch Library will be celebrating with a special story time and craft event on Wednesday, May 12 at 3:30 p.m. Children’s Book Week began in 1919, and in 2008, the Children’s Choice Book Awards began. Every year children, teachers and librarians vote for their favorite stories at bookweekonline.com.

Story timesRegular story times are offered at

Book Patch Library Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. The McChord Library offers story time with a craft inside the children’s library each Thursday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Gaming stations and moreJBLM libraries now offer in-house

use of gaming systems, and some games may be available for checkout. Popular movies, e-books and audio-books, music and more are available at all locations, and language learning and test prep materials are available for students. Teens can get into the Manga section and teen station at the McChord Field Library. Be sure to check out Playaways (available at all locations) and paperback deployment kits at Grandstaff Library.

Video messengerAvailable in Grandstaff and Crit-

tenberger libraries, video messengers are portable recording studios that help keep families in touch with their deployed Soldier or Airman. Soldiers and Airmen may record messages for their families, or read a book to their children on video before deploy-ing. Additionally, video messengers are available in Afghanistan and

Iraq. Messengers are equipped with recording equipment, and the first blank DVD or video is provided. For more information, call 253-967-5889.

Quilts for KidsThe goal of Quilts for Kids is to

make comfort quilts for children who are having difficulties with a parent(s) being deployed. The volunteer group meets at Grandstaff Library Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. No quilting experience is required. Grandstaff Library is located in Building 2109 at 10th St. and Pendleton Ave. on JBLM-Lewis Main. For more information, call 253-966-1320.

If you have a McChord Field library card, call for new access information to ensure you can access Joint Base Lewis-McChord Library online. For more information, call 253-982-3454.

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New York Times’ fiction best-sellers at JBLM Libraries

House Rules by Jodi PicoultA teenage boy with Asperger’s syndrome is accused of murder.

The Silent Sea by Clive Cussler and Jack Du BrulThe crew of the Oregon make discoveries that lead back to an ancient Chinese expedition.

Think Twice by Lisa ScottolineA woman takes over her twin sister’s life.

by Kimberly Rowe and Patti Jeffrey

Free services at JBLMlibraries lead to the

information highwayGet connected with free Wi-Fi & celebrate Children’s Book Week

It’s easy to check out children’s books at book Patch or McChord Library.


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Educational & careeropportunitiesFurthering your education

Ready to enroll in college cours-es? Registration for the summer term opens this month. Counsel-ors are available at Stone Educa-tion Center on JBLM-Lewis Main (253-967-7174) and Madigan Army Medical Center (253-968-2707). Counselors can also advise on the GI Bill, test prep programs, tuition assistance and scholarships. For re-serve tuition assistance information, call 1-800-347-2734, ext. 3140.

Computer access, a CD-ROM research library and CAC pin reset are available at the Techni-cal and Academic Resource Center, which is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (253-967-2171).

The on-site bookstore returns all generated profits to the com-munity (253-964-8185). Stop by the Education Center’s Battle Bean coffee shop for locally roasted coffee and specialty drinks, salads, bagels, sandwiches, chips and other goodies.

Furthering your careerA Troops to Teachers brief-

ing is Wednesday, May 12 at 1 p.m. at Stone Education Center at JBLM-Lewis Main. Addition-ally, an ROTC Green-to-Gold briefing is Thursday, May 20 at 1:30 p.m.

The drink ofthe month atStone Education Center battle bean is the coconut ice coffee blend.

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The Financial Readiness Program is offering 21 classes in the month of May. The classes are open to all mili-tary personnel, retirees, spouses and children 13 and older.

First-term Soldiers are required to take eight hours of personal financial management readiness training. This training is available in four two-hour segments, Tuesdays in May from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the ACS Classroom (Waller Hall, room 400).

For anyone who cannot attend classes during normal business hours, FRP offers evening classes Wednes-days in May from 5:30 to 7. Assessing Financial Health, the Thrift Savings

Plan, Steps to Financial Freedom and Coupon Sense will be the subjects of our evening classes this month.

Monitor your credit with help from Financial Readiness

The information on your credit report impacts the rates you pay on loans and credit cards and may cause you to lose your security clearance if it shows you are far behind in your debts. Read your credit reports at least once per year to be sure that the information in each report is correct. FRP will:• Print all three credit reports free of charge (if you have not accessed them in the last 365 days).

• Walk you through each report to be sure all of the information on your report is correct.

• Write letters to your creditors in the event any information on your credit reports is incorrect.

• Follow up with you once you begin toreceive responses from your creditors.

To make a credit-monitoring ap-pointment or sign up for classes, call 253-967-7166. To see all classes of-fered in May, visit the MWR calendar at JBLMMWR.com.

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It’s important to monitor your credit, and Financial Readiness can help. For more infor-mation, call 253-967-7166.

Gain financial savvy with free money-smart seminars

Steps to Financial FreedomA special money-wise seminar in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Week will be offered Thursday, May 6 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the ACS class-room. For more information, call 253-967-7166.


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Quick, easy customer feedback

The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Interactive Customer Evaluation site appreciates your compliments, and every concern will be resolved as quickly as possible.

When you hear a friend mention they would like to compliment some-one or they had an issue at an office or activity, tell them about ICE. It takes just a couple of minutes to submit your comment, which goes straight to the manager for review and action.

Here’s some of what you had to say this month.

Child Development Center “We should continue to be grateful for the wonderful service that McChord Air Force child care services provide. I feel the pride in service from the staff and supervi-sors each time I use the facility.”

Education Center “The Education Book Store is doing a fantastic job. Each time I go in, I am greeted in a warm professional way, and my education needs are met. Continue the amazing service!”

Fitness Center “The staff is very friendly and helpful. They take care of the facility, and it shows.”

Civilian Personnel Office “Linda was very responsive and helpful with a request for a retention register. This is the third time she has assisted me with this type of request, and each time she has provided exceptional customer service.”

Madigan Café/Latin Sensations “This is the best place to eat. There are no comparisons. I would like to cite the front register and the cook for their qual-ity service.”

“Stacey was very helpful and very cheer-ful and pleasant. Staff is very professional. I would like to cite Stacey for quality service.”

Special Events Office “Having Kids’ Fest at JBLM-Lewis North was a great idea as people didn’t have to

cross the road. Having the bounce house in the tent out of the rain was a good idea. It was a good use of space inside the American Lake Community Center with the excep-tion of it was a little hard to move around if someone had strollers. It was fun, and I think the kids really enjoyed having this event.”

The Interactive Customer Evaluation is your way to have your voice heard. JBLM wants to know what you think about your latest visit to a facility or special event.

Were you satisfied with the service?

Did it meet your needs?

Whether you had a great experience you want to share or have a suggestion to pass along, visit https://ice.disa.mil. Your voice

will be heard – your comments are sent straight to managers and the command group. ICE is also accessible through Army OneStop kiosks, which are located across JBLM-Lewis. The more feedback you provide, the better JBLM facilities and staff can serve you.

Get involved in your online community – it’s easy

‘Friend’ Lewis-McChord MWR on Facebook

Get up-to-date information on discounts, giveaways and upcoming events on the Lewis-McChord MWR Facebook page. The site is also a great place to ask questions and connect with other MWR patrons. “Friend” us today!

In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Week, Lewis-Mc-Chord MWR asked: What MWR services make your life as a military spouse easier?

“The gym is where I go to get away.” – Samantha C.

“The support we receive during deployments and free child care. I also love the Northwest Adventure Center and discounted leisure services.” – Monique R.

“Free child care at the gym.” – Leah R.

“I have really enjoyed learning about events on Facebook! Keep up the good work.” – Brenda V.

“It’s nice to have options avail-able, especially during deploy-ments.” – Shawna L.

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family & MWR phone guideMWR facility Location Phone numberAirman & Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief After-hours emergencies, Red CrossArmy Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev. CtrBefore- & after-school careClarkmoor Child Dev. CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care Center

CYS Parent Central ServicesDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child Care

Family Events & PrgmsFamily Resource CenterImmigration & NaturalizationInformation & ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev. CenterMadigan Infant/Toddler CenterMcChord Field Child Dev. Center

Military Family Life Consultants

Mobilization & DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev. CenterNorth Fort KindergartenNorth Fort Youth CenterOutreach ProgramRaindrops & RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault Prevention/Response

Soldier & Family Asst. CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesTeen ZoneWarrior Child Dev. CenterWICYouth programsYouth sports

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Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave. Bldg. 2275 Liggett Ave.Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave.Bldg. 4274 Idaho St.Bldg. 8300 American Lake Ave. Bldg. 560Bldg. 2095 Bitar Ave.Bldg. 2094 Bitar Ave.Bldg. 2295 12th & BitarBldg. 2013 N. 3rd St.Bldg. 2166 Liggett AveBldg. 2166 Liggett AveBldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 2013 N. 3rd St.Bldg. 2013 N. 3rd St.Bldg. 560Bldg. 4274 Idaho St.Bldg. 4274 Idaho St.Bldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 6995 Jackson Ave.Bldg. 6993 Jackson Ave.Bldg. 578, 580Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave.Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave.Bldg. 2013 N. 3rd St.Bldg. 8589 American Lake Ave.Bldg. 8575 American Lake Ave.Bldg. 8485 American Lake Ave.Bldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 8197 American Lake Dr.Bldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 2013 N. 3rd St.Bldg. 2021C Liggett Ave.Bldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 2295 12th & BitarBldg. 9037 Gardner LoopBldg. 2166 Liggett Ave.Bldg. 3032Bldg. 2295 12th & Bitar

253-982-2695253-967-7166253-967-98521-877-272-7337253-967-3689253-967-4458253-967-2382253-967-2324Closed for renovations

253-982-9056253-967-2300253-966-2490253-967-2494253-966-SAFE253-966-9419253-967-3538253-967-9704253-967-6618253-967-3039253-982-3186253-966-7935253-967-9496253-966-6338253-967-6399253-967-3635253-967-2800253-968-7924253-982-4901/4166253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-967-2600253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-8433253-967-7501253-967-4441253-968-5656253-966-4956253-982-2203253-967-2405

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Bldg. 2109 N. 10th St.Bldg. 3271 2nd Div. DrBldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 2109 N. 10th St. MAMC, Room G-94-6Bldg. 851Bldg. 851Bldg. 6242 Colorado Ave.

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Sports Admin. OfficeCowan & Memorial stadiumsIntramural sportsJensen child care Jensen Family Health & Fitness

Keeler Sports & Fitness Center

Keeler PoolMcChord Field Fitness CenterMcChord Field PoolMcVeigh Sports & Fitness Center

Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports & Fitness Center

Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson Sports & Fitness Center

Bldg. 3236 2nd Div & HandrichBldg. 2170 Bitar Ave. & 12th St.Bldg. 2170 Bitar Ave. & 12th St.Bldg. 2022 Liggett Ave. & Div.Bldg. 2022 Liggett Ave. & Div.Bldg. 9993 Garfield St.Keeler Sports & Fitness CenterBldg. 729Bldg. 736Bldg. 2160 Liggett Ave.McVeigh Sports & Fitness CenterBldg. 3759 Stryker Ave.Bldg. 3236 2nd Div. & HandrichSoldiers Field HouseBldg. 11596, D St. & 41st Div.

253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4786253-967-1254253-967-5975 253-967-6808253-967-6652253-982-5666253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-7471

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Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodging/Rainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center

Equipment rental & salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp, cabin rental, storage lot reservations

Paintball reservationsRifle & Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet & Trap Range

Customer Svc Mgmt System https://ice.disa. mil 253-477-1072

MWR facility Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Community Center

Arts & Crafts Center

Auto Skills Center

Battle Bean coffee shops

Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl ArenaCascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMadigan CaféMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course

Bldg. 8085 American Lake Ave.Bldg. 5038 Pendleton Ave. Bldg. 1121Bldg. 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg. 1120Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave.Stone Education CenterBldg. 8981 American Lake Ave.Bldg. 3168 2nd Division Dr.Bldg. 2272 Liggett Ave.Bldg. 2400 Bitar Ave.Off I-5, Exit 116Bldg. 9903 Old MAMCBldg. 700Bldg. 3168 2nd Division Dr.Bldg. 737Bldg. 2013 N. 3rd St.Bldg. 895

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Range 15American Lake Rd. Beach RoadBldg. 3969 2nd Div. Range Rd.

Facilities are on JBLM-Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated. JBLM-Lewis North JBLM-McChord Field

Call for hours and details. For more information and up-to-date listings, visit JBLMMWR.com.

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