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BACKTOSCHOOL
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
AT JBLMTEXAS HOLD lsquoEM
AT McCHORD FIELD
OKTOBERFESTOPERATION RISING STAR
EVENTS FOR TEENS
FITNESS IN A HURRY
HOMEWORK HELP AT YOUR LIBRARIES
WHAT TO DO AFTER YOUrsquoVE DROPPEDOFF THE KIDS
BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES amp BOWLING FUN
DIGITAL PHOTO CONTEST
SEPTEMBER 2011 bull JBLMmwrcom
Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR fun food travel amp well-being guide
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Why not your car loanIf you think buying a locally raised rump roast makes a difference
imagine how a bigger purchase like a local car loan supports the
community Right now Harborstone Credit Union has barn loads of
money to lend to people who not only want to drive a new car but
drive the local economy too Who could possibly have a beef with that
To hear more drop in any time
or give us a call at 1-800-523-3641
Think globally Borrow locally
You insist hersquos raised
locally community Right now Harborstone Credit Union has barn loads of
money to lend to people who not only want to drive a new car but
drive the local economy too Who could possibly have a beef with that drive the local economy too Who could possibly have a beef with that
To hear more drop in any time
or give us a call at 1-800-523-3641
Think globally Borrow locally
locally
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CONTENTS6ndash11
12ndash19
26ndash27
20ndash24
LEARNING amp EARNING
Help with homework what a library card can do for you meet an author
how you can afford college
FROM THE COVER Cover photo Ursula Buford
Yoursquove dropped them off at school now whatYay the kids are back at school Therersquos so much you can do at JBLM to eat well pamper yourself stay fit learn a new hobby find new connections and much more so read on Also read about JBLM libraries sports and recreation finances trips and tours
28ndash30
FAMILY amp THE HOMEFRONT
Find support for your family let us plan your childrsquos party volunteer to make a change
FEELINrsquo GOODRun a half-marathon
squeeze in time for fitness and find the right training for you
ADVENTURESDiscover ladiesrsquo indulgence dip into hot springs bicycle ride a Duck and
hike inside mountains and tubes
FOOD amp FUNOrder good eats at Strike Zones
feast at Oktoberfest and find family sporting fun with bowling leagues
Above photo The climbing tower is part of the McChord Youth Centerrsquos birthday party packages see page 13 for places to have your next birthday party
Get your Seahawks tickets On sale now at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
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JBLM
FOCUSDirector 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 Minerva Hohaia and Patti Jeffrey
Send submissions to kimberlyroweusarmymil
For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries off-base businesses should contact Carly Michael at 253-966-2256 or 253-324-0562
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 FMWR 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 endorsement Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy clarity and style
Visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR at JBLMmwrcom or search for Lewis-McChord MWR on Facebook
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR
Back-to-school tools with MWRItrsquos the start of a new school year mdash while
JBLMrsquos young students face educational chal-lenges why not try something new yourself
Challenge yourself to read a book a month master a new workout or take up kayaking With
JBLM libraries gyms and the outdoor recreation program you can check out best-selling titles mix up your fitness routine with instruc-tional classes and pick up a new outdoor hobby
In celebration of back-to-school time Child Youth and School Servic-es has many events for teens Plus registration for the fallwinter youth sports season is coming soon If your child has a birthday coming up Family and MWR can host See this monthrsquos feature (page 13) for details
Whatever yoursquore looking for mdash whether itrsquos a good cup of coffee volunteer opportunities or fun events like the upcoming Oktoberfest Family and MWR has you covered Be sure to visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom for a complete schedule of programs classes and seminars
After yoursquove visited a Family and MWR facility or attended a special event Irsquod like to hear from you Visit httpicedisamil to share your feedback about your experiences mdash your opinions are valuable
Sincerely
William E HarveyDirector Family amp MWR at JBLM
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Feast on German foodPile your plate high with Bavarian favorites at the
all-you-can-eat German Buffet Thursday Sept 15 5ndash8 pm at American Lake Community Center at Lewis North Fill up on schnitzel bratwurst and more
The cost is $1495 for adults $695 for children ages 4ndash10 This event is a JBLM favorite and reservations are strongly rec-ommended call 253-964-1209
The Bistro at Russell Landing offers Italian-style diningEnjoy a tasty lunch at the Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis North
Select from sandwiches salads pizza and more Try the Monte Cris-to or pick your favorite toppings for a made-to-order pizza Open for
lunch daily the Bistro offers quick curbside service if you donrsquot have time to sit and eat while enjoying the view of American Lake Call
253-964-2813 and your to-go bag will be waiting for youDinner is served Thursday through Saturday reservations are avail-able Try customer favorites mdash fried asparagus and fried calamari ap-
petizers mdash before you order pizza chicken dishes desserts and more Check out the full menu at JBLMmwrcom
Itrsquos Finally FridayKick off your weekend right with draft deals cheap eats and karaoke at Heroes Sports Lounge Grab your friends and coworkers and head to
the Finally Friday celebration from 4ndash9 pm For more information call 253-964-0331 While yoursquore at Heroes play ldquoiPlay iWin Bingordquo to see how much you can win
McChord Club offers good eats club member discountsCome into the club and get weekday specials at Globemaster Grill plus extras for club members Ask about becoming a club member to
get in on exclusive savings or visit afclubsnet for detailsPlan on enjoying these September specialsbull A free appreciation dinner is being held Tuesday Sept 20 5ndash7 pm for
club members only Family club members pay $5bull Members can buy two-for-one steak dinners Friday Sept 30 Enjoy both
dinners for only $1495 Nonmembers are welcome to dine with the regular menu the dining room is open every Friday 5ndash8 pm
bull Club members get free food in Globemaster Grill Fridays 5ndash6 pmbull Globemaster Grill is open for lunch weekdays 11 amndash1 pm and
offers Two-fer Tuesdays Wednesday Hump Day special and daily buffetsbull Everyone is welcome to Wednesdayrsquos All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar
430ndash6 pm Members pay $3 nonmembers pay $6For more information call the club at 253-982-5581
Plan for major feasting at the annual Oktoberfest at Lewis Main Saturday Oct 1 11 amndash10 pm in the MWR Fest
Tent next to the bowling center See page 25 for details
Sgt 1st Class Gwinnup likes fresh grilled chicken salad from Bowl Arena
Lanes Strike Zone Cafeacute for lunch
Food amp fun
Patti Jeffrey
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McChord Airmen devour oven-fresh pizza at
Sounders Lanes Strike Zone Snack Bar
Order a tasty meal at your JBLM bowling centersrsquo ldquoStrike Zonerdquo
Whether yoursquore playing inside or outside your bowling center ldquoStrike Zonerdquo dining areas are only a few steps away for satisfy-
ing your hunger cravingsAt Lewis Main the Strike Zone Cafeacute in Bowl Arena Lanes serves lunch dinner and snacks such as burgers sandwiches pizza salads
starters and sides Daily specials include a bowl of soup sandwich and refillable fountain soda
The eating area is wide open with enough seating for both regular customers and large parties Customers in wheelchairs and parents
with strollers are also easily accommodatedThe Strike Zone Cafeacute is open seven days a week Call 253-967-4661 for more information
At McChord Field the Strike Zone Snack Bar inside Sounders Lanes offers hearty meals for lunch and dinner Try the daily specials un-
like any other snack bar such as beef stroganoff Swedish meatballs chicken bulgogi grilled turkey burger on sourdough barbecued pork
rib sandwich pork chop dinner egg rolls rice and more Order the daily specials such as $150 Wednesdays save money on combo meals and get free soda refills
Not only does it offer daily specials the Strike Zone also offers these great extras
bull Indulge in yummy made-to-order shakes in a variety of flavorsbull Order by phone and have your food ready to pick up if yoursquore in a
hurry Call 253-982-5372bull Make your next party fun and easy by having the Strike Zone cater
it in-houseThe Strike Zone Snack bar is open seven days a week For more
information call 253-982-5954
Ursula Buford
Patti Jeffrey
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Food amp fun
Ursula Buford
Bowlers take advantage of specials for group fun and good times at Bowl Arena Lanes
JBLM bowling centers promote the idea that anyone can join a league
no matter what your skill level is At Sounders Lanes (McChord Field)
choose frombull Sunday Night Mixed Fours pinsplit-
ters league at 530 pm with at least one female per team
bull Monday Morning Womenrsquos league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Monday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
bull Tuesday AREWs league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Tuesday Tin Cup league at 6 pm with four-person teams
bull Thursday mixed fours CESDPW league at 430 pm with at least one female per team
bull Thursday Night Mixed Fours league at 7 pm with at least one female per team
bull Friday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main is currently signing up for mixed leagues on Tuesday Thursday Friday and Sun-day evenings Friday Night Moon-lighters and Saturday morning youth league
If you wish to join a league stop by the front counter or call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or Bowl Arena Lanes at 253-967-4661
Compete in team bowlingSounders Lanes 9-Pin No-Tap Team
Tournament is Saturday Sept 10 Check in at noon Reserve your spot call 253-982-5954
Bowling specials for everyoneBoth bowling centers offer discounts
and deals such as 75-cent game days for retirees $150 bowling days piz-za-and-bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes Thunder Alley at Sounders Lanes and much more
Look for all the details under bowl-ing at JBLMmwrcom
League bowling is for everyonehellip
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Junior leaguers win awardsAt Bowl Arena Lanesrsquo 2011
awards tournament culminating 34 weeks of junior league bowling individuals and teams were recog-nized for their accomplishments
The bowling center had 157 bowlers who competed in 12 tour-naments Eighty-seven awards were given with 30 taking first place 24 second place and 11 third place in local and state tourna-ments
Janet Foster Bowl Arena Lanes manager says ldquoOne of the great accomplishments a youth bowler can achieve is establishing an all-time record at their bowling cen-ter For the fourth consecutive year another [JBLM] bowler adds their name to the All-Time Leader Board Corina Buttram from Storm raised the bar by bowling the first two 700 series for a girl Corinarsquos mother set the all-time high series for Bantams mdash the oldest record on the board going back 30 yearsrdquo
For the complete list of winners visit JBLMmwrcom under Bowl Arena Lanes
League bowling is for everyonehellip
Families of junior leaguers can bowl free 10 amndashnoon Saturday Sept 10 at Sounders Lanes
Tots to teens can bowl for sport and pleasure
Turn your children on to a sport thatrsquos worry-free rewarding and fun
Register your children ages 4ndash18 for the youth bowling league or the Pee Wee league at Sounders Lanes Saturday Sept 10 and the entire family gets to bowl free from 10 amndashnoon
Yoursquoll soon see that Sounders Lanes youth bowling league offers more than other leagues for less money according to Steve Fontana bowling center man-ager
ldquoSounders Lanes junior leagues get a lot of extras with the weekly feerdquo says Fontana ldquoTheir shoes are always free we host fun tournaments for them and the holiday-themed parties are a big fa-voriterdquo
The $8 weekly league fee also covers all league equipment trophies and tour-nament fees (that typically cost more elsewhere)
Youth bowlers also get extra time to polish their skills After the league fin-ishes each Saturday they get a half-hour practice to work on their bowling skills or to work one-on-one with a coach ac-cording to Fontana
The Pee Wee league uses bumpers on its lanes to help make a childrsquos first bowling experience a successful one Pee Wees bowl one game a week for $3 Coaching is provided and children re-ceive awards at the end of the season
Juniors and Pee Wees begin play Saturday Sept 17 at 10 am For more information call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or stop by building 737
hellipincluding family sporting fun
See page 14 for more youth bowling information
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Arts amp CraftsEnter Army Digital Photography Contest
Show off your best digital photography mdash you may win a cash award The annual Army Digital Photography Contest is accepting entries through Oct 16 from eligible active duty military family members retirees and civilian personnel at JBLM
Find out how to submit your entries at httpsappsimcomarmymilAPPTRAC If you need additional assistance visit
your Arts amp Crafts Center at Lewis Main or call 253-967-5001
Work with hand and power tools in woodshopTake a beginning woodworking class at the Arts amp Crafts
Center at McChord and build a bench wall shelves or half-round wall table using both hand and power tools
Yoursquoll receive 12 hours of instruction and one month to complete your project The fee is $90 materials are an addi-tional cost Other woodworking classes are also available Call 253-982-6726 for more class information
McChord Community CenterEnter one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm to win big
The McChord Community Center invites you to sign up for a one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm Saturday Sept 24 with a light buffet and prizes that include $75 $100 and $300 gift cards
Registration is $15 and begins at 1 pm Play starts at 130 pm For more information call 253-982-07180719
Sell your goods at free garage saleGarage sales are made easy with the McChord Commu-
nity Center Sell or browse at the Express Store parking lot
Saturday Sept 17 9 amndash1 pm Bring your own table and set up early for free The parking lot is located between the BX and Commissary on 14th Street
Take adult piano lessonsHave you ever wanted to learn piano Nowrsquos the best time
Sign up for half-hour lessons offered Mondays 2ndash6 pm The cost is $20 per lesson Call 253-982-0718 to learn more
JBLM Golf CoursesSet up your tee time night or day
Making your next tee time at Eagles Pride Golf Course is as easy as A-B-C Simply register your name and a password on WebTrac online registration at JBLMmwrcom and you can schedule your next tee time any time of day or night with the automated system Sign up today
Try a round at Eagles Pride Golf Course Enjoy a relaxing game of golf at Eagles Pride Golf Course
Located just off I-5 at Exit 116 Eagles Pride provides the per-fect setting for a relaxing round The championship 27-hole course is also the perfect place to host your next tournament or unit organization day
Ask next time yoursquore at the course or call the pro shop at 253-967-6522 for details
Enter Skins tourney at Whispering Firs Golf CourseTry your swing in the Skins Game with a gross and net plus
deuce pot Saturday Sept 10 at Whispering Firs The cost is $12 plus greens fees Call 253-982-4927 for more info
Save with specials at Whispering Firsbull Save up to $8 at Whispering Firs with twilight golf starting
at noon throughout Septemberbull On Patriotrsquos Day Sunday Sept 11 active duty military per-
sonnel and their families pay only $11 for greens feesbull Check out the pro shop summer clearance Sept 18ndash25
Specials are for open play only and may not be used for tourna-ments outings or combined with other specials
Look whatrsquos happening in September all around JBLM
Food amp fun
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More than 50 tables of treasures will be for sale and you can shop till you drop from 9 amndash1 pm
While yoursquore there complete an event survey pull a lollipop from the lollipop tree and you could win a prize
Catch UFC 135 action at JBLMHeroes Sports Lounge at Lewis Main
is the place to catch UFC action on the big screen If you like combatives or just want to watch a good fight you donrsquot want to miss this On Saturday Sept 24 the doors open early and the fights start at 6 pm For more informa-tion call Cascade Community Center at 253-964-0331
Volunteer for BOSS Better Opportunities
for Single Servicemembers volunteers give back to their
community Through recreational events helping with other organiza-tions and seasonal projects BOSS vol-unteers help change the quality of life for many in the JBLM community
Recognized Armywide for its suc-cess the JBLM BOSS program has been renamed to include the Airmen of McChord Field and is the first in the Army to include members serving in other military branches
McChord has 16 units with two reps each to promote BOSS to active duty Airmen To find out how you can volun-teer your time call 253-967-5636
Attend Operation Rising Star
Check out the pipes on the most talented JBLM sing-ers at the Operation Rising Star contest Come out to the Cascade Community Centerrsquos Heroes Sports Lounge Thurs-days in September for singing enter-tainment Contestants will select songs based on the weekrsquos theme Thursdays Sept 8 15 and 22 with the final round on Sept 29
Food and beverages are available for purchase For more information call 253-967-2539
Find bargains at Flea MarketFind the perfect lamp for your home
or the paperback book yoursquove been looking for at the Fall Flea Market inside the MWR Fest Tent Saturday Sept 10
Discover even more happenings this month at JBLMmwrcom
SkatingSkate at AFC Arena
Skate and blade at the AFC Arena skat-ing rink Find exclusive skate times for Soldiers and Airmen civilian employ-ees teens strollers and tots and more Check out the deals and hours of opera-tion at JBLMmwrcom
For more details call 253-967-4458
Ride a trusty companion
We also take you
bull Mountain biking
bull Trail hiking
bull River rafting
bull High adventuring
amp more
Informationrental 253-967-77448282
Adventure Programs 253-967-6263
Adventures Unlimited (McChord
Field rentals) 253-982-22062303
Rifle Range 253-967-9803
Skeet Range 253-967-7056
Russell Landing Marina
253-967-2510
Paintball 253-912-8000
Scuba 253-967-3405
The Outdoor Recreation Program is here for you
We provide services to Soldiers Airmen family members amp sponsored friends
We also provide FRG unit amp squadron trips clinics camps rentals outdoor
store shooting ranges amp more
Wersquore located in Bldg 8050 Lewis North
amp Bldg 739 McChord Field
Drop in or call us today
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Family amp the homefront
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Bowl and party at JBLMEnjoy Sounders Lanes at McChord Field
with your own birthday party Par-ties include two hours of bowling with rental shoes a pizza soda and ice cream helium balloons napkins plates and cups mdash and even the par-ty invitations The cost is $5995 per lane Stop by or call 253-982-5954 to plan your party
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main of-fers three different packages starting at $10 per child Each pack come with two games of bowling with rental shoes soda ice cream cup balloons plates and cutlery mdash and three free games of bowling on the next visit for the birthday boy or girl Packages vary in price depending on your tastes and interests
For more information call 253-967-4661 or stop by and ask for a birthday party package brochure
CYS Services hosts parties tooThe McChord Youth Center offers a variety of
packages that each include complete tableware
items equipment setup and an inflatable bounce
house giant slide or obstacle course a rock climb-
ing tower or gaming rooms for play options
Each party option lasts an hour and a half
a staff member is present the entire time
Choose from themed parties gaming tourna-
ments climbing the outdoor rock wall and ad-
ditional activities Parties start at about $550
per youth
For more details call the youth center at
253-982-2203 during office hours or drop by
to talk with a staff member and see the enter-
tainment options
Plan a skating party at AFC ArenaFor roller-rink fun ask about booking a weekend
skating birthday party at AFC Arena at Lewis Main Catering is included in packages if you wish to eat more than a birthday cake
Packages include two hours of skating tables place settings balloons ice cream cups and invitations mdash plus a free skate pass for the birthday child on his or her next visit The basic package starts at $550 per childFor all the party options call 253-967-4458 or stop
by the skate office inside AFC Arena
More birthday entertainment choicesThe Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North offers
birthday party equipment and services in conjunction with Kidz-N-Motion They have it all mdash bouncy fun houses rock walls mazes gyms and slides plus popcorn cotton candy and snow cones When you mention Family amp MWR you receive a 10-percent discount
If you want even more ask about party entertainers mdash clowns magicians balloon artists face painters variety shows deejays and more (the discount does not apply to indi-vidual entertainers however some entertainers are included
in the discount packages)For more information call Kidz-N-Motion at
360-528-5439 or the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282
Rent your party equipmentYou also can rent party equipment from Adventures
Unlimited or the Northwest Adventure Center Choose from a large or small bouncy castle dunk tank party can-opies folding chairs folding tables and game sets (tug-of-war badminton horseshoes and more)Call Adventures Unlimited (McChord Field) at
253-982-22062303 or the Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North) at 253-967-82827744
W hy pay up to three times more for a birthday party package outside JBLM Find everything your children want mdash and more mdash all within Family amp MWR activities
We set up the food entertainment and table settings while you provide the guests a party theyrsquoll always remember
by Patti Jeffrey
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Family amp the homefront
Fun for youth at JBLM with Child Youth amp School ServicesMiddle schoolteen activities
Hey teens Start off the school year with these events at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main Back-to-school Hail and Farewell Meet and recognize new friends celebrate birthdays and say goodbye to youth who are PCSing or moving (Friday Sept 16 330ndash430 pm)
Before-school program Breakfast is served for youth in grades 6ndash8 the program opens at 530 am Buses pick up from the program Students must be enrolled at Woodbrook Middle School
Harrison Prep or Mann Middle School Program is fee-based
Back-to-school dances Middle school students are invited to a dance to cel-ebrate the start of a new school year Fri-day Sept 23 7ndash9 pm The high school dance is Friday Sept 30 8ndash11 pm
Middle school studentsteens must be registered with CYS Services For more information about these events call
253-967-4441
Whatever your childrsquos interest SKIESUnlimited has a class
Join SKIESUnlimited for a wonderful new school year The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers fun educational classes for youth of all ages Classes are offered monthly at Lewis Main and Mc-Chord Field and include dance gym-nastics karate boxing science theatre art mommy-and-me options and many
more For a schedule and enrollment go to JBLMmwrcom (click on WebTrac and type keyword ldquoSKIES)rdquo
Kick off the year with sportsFrom soccer and wrestling to football
and cheerleading CYS Services has it all Youth sports are open to all ages and abilities so check out the calendar at JBLMmwrcom For registration infor-mation call 253-966-CYSS
Family Child Care providers needed for JBLM youth
As a Family Child Care provider you can earn up to $2000 a month while making a difference in kidsrsquo lives FCC recently held a Provider Appreciation Night mdash a fun-filled evening of laser tag proving providers and staffers work as a team both on and off the job They strive to provide quality care for families at JBLM If yoursquore interested in joining the team call 253-967-3039 for information on certification training
Itrsquos back-to-school time
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Register for classes sports hourly care
and more with WebTrac Children
must be registered with CYS Services to
participate
Bowling fun with EDGEJBLM youth are invited to Experience De-
velop Grow Excel EDGE offers art fitness life skills and adventure activities Children ages 6ndash10 are invited to try EDGE bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main Details and regis-tration for CYSS-registered youth is through WebTrac at JBLMmwrcom
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Itrsquos back-to-school time
Trucks
Trucks and more
TruckswwwNWMSROCKScom
2533120717
2533120717Call
Rick Schatz
Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
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3
4
5
6
See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
1
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Family amp the homefront ampGrow thri ve
with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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ampGrow thri ve
The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
I
Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
1
2
1
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
3
4
5
6
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
4 65
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011
challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
L
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
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Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
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Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
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Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
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Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
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Why not your car loanIf you think buying a locally raised rump roast makes a difference
imagine how a bigger purchase like a local car loan supports the
community Right now Harborstone Credit Union has barn loads of
money to lend to people who not only want to drive a new car but
drive the local economy too Who could possibly have a beef with that
To hear more drop in any time
or give us a call at 1-800-523-3641
Think globally Borrow locally
You insist hersquos raised
locally community Right now Harborstone Credit Union has barn loads of
money to lend to people who not only want to drive a new car but
drive the local economy too Who could possibly have a beef with that drive the local economy too Who could possibly have a beef with that
To hear more drop in any time
or give us a call at 1-800-523-3641
Think globally Borrow locally
locally
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CONTENTS6ndash11
12ndash19
26ndash27
20ndash24
LEARNING amp EARNING
Help with homework what a library card can do for you meet an author
how you can afford college
FROM THE COVER Cover photo Ursula Buford
Yoursquove dropped them off at school now whatYay the kids are back at school Therersquos so much you can do at JBLM to eat well pamper yourself stay fit learn a new hobby find new connections and much more so read on Also read about JBLM libraries sports and recreation finances trips and tours
28ndash30
FAMILY amp THE HOMEFRONT
Find support for your family let us plan your childrsquos party volunteer to make a change
FEELINrsquo GOODRun a half-marathon
squeeze in time for fitness and find the right training for you
ADVENTURESDiscover ladiesrsquo indulgence dip into hot springs bicycle ride a Duck and
hike inside mountains and tubes
FOOD amp FUNOrder good eats at Strike Zones
feast at Oktoberfest and find family sporting fun with bowling leagues
Above photo The climbing tower is part of the McChord Youth Centerrsquos birthday party packages see page 13 for places to have your next birthday party
Get your Seahawks tickets On sale now at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
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JBLM
FOCUSDirector 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 Minerva Hohaia and Patti Jeffrey
Send submissions to kimberlyroweusarmymil
For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries off-base businesses should contact Carly Michael at 253-966-2256 or 253-324-0562
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 FMWR 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 endorsement Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy clarity and style
Visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR at JBLMmwrcom or search for Lewis-McChord MWR on Facebook
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR
Back-to-school tools with MWRItrsquos the start of a new school year mdash while
JBLMrsquos young students face educational chal-lenges why not try something new yourself
Challenge yourself to read a book a month master a new workout or take up kayaking With
JBLM libraries gyms and the outdoor recreation program you can check out best-selling titles mix up your fitness routine with instruc-tional classes and pick up a new outdoor hobby
In celebration of back-to-school time Child Youth and School Servic-es has many events for teens Plus registration for the fallwinter youth sports season is coming soon If your child has a birthday coming up Family and MWR can host See this monthrsquos feature (page 13) for details
Whatever yoursquore looking for mdash whether itrsquos a good cup of coffee volunteer opportunities or fun events like the upcoming Oktoberfest Family and MWR has you covered Be sure to visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom for a complete schedule of programs classes and seminars
After yoursquove visited a Family and MWR facility or attended a special event Irsquod like to hear from you Visit httpicedisamil to share your feedback about your experiences mdash your opinions are valuable
Sincerely
William E HarveyDirector Family amp MWR at JBLM
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network4gFaster Web browsing and zippier downloads
T-Mobilereg offers a great lineup of 4G devices Plus 21 3G smartphones get a serious speed boost
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T-Mobile will waive your initial activation fee ndash you save $35 ndash and get OFF your monthly recurring charges on select plans
Switch to T-Mobile and saveCall 1-866-464-8662 option 3 Use promotional code
T-Mobilersquos 4G network HSPA+ operates at todayrsquos 4G speeds not available everywhere Speed boosts vary by device
Limited time offer subject to change Monthly Discount Qualifying postpaid individual liable plan on new 2-year contract required FlexPay Even More Plus and certain other plans excluded Monthly discount is applied to recurring charges and does not apply to overage long distance roaming taxes and fees or other charges Offer may not be combined with other discounts General Terms Credit approval $35 per line activation fee and 2-year agreement (with up to $200line early cancellation fee) may be required Device and screen images simulated See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at wwwT-Mobilecom for additional information T-Mobile and the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG Other marks are the registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners copy 2010 T-Mobile USA Inc
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JBLM Military Service Members
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Feast on German foodPile your plate high with Bavarian favorites at the
all-you-can-eat German Buffet Thursday Sept 15 5ndash8 pm at American Lake Community Center at Lewis North Fill up on schnitzel bratwurst and more
The cost is $1495 for adults $695 for children ages 4ndash10 This event is a JBLM favorite and reservations are strongly rec-ommended call 253-964-1209
The Bistro at Russell Landing offers Italian-style diningEnjoy a tasty lunch at the Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis North
Select from sandwiches salads pizza and more Try the Monte Cris-to or pick your favorite toppings for a made-to-order pizza Open for
lunch daily the Bistro offers quick curbside service if you donrsquot have time to sit and eat while enjoying the view of American Lake Call
253-964-2813 and your to-go bag will be waiting for youDinner is served Thursday through Saturday reservations are avail-able Try customer favorites mdash fried asparagus and fried calamari ap-
petizers mdash before you order pizza chicken dishes desserts and more Check out the full menu at JBLMmwrcom
Itrsquos Finally FridayKick off your weekend right with draft deals cheap eats and karaoke at Heroes Sports Lounge Grab your friends and coworkers and head to
the Finally Friday celebration from 4ndash9 pm For more information call 253-964-0331 While yoursquore at Heroes play ldquoiPlay iWin Bingordquo to see how much you can win
McChord Club offers good eats club member discountsCome into the club and get weekday specials at Globemaster Grill plus extras for club members Ask about becoming a club member to
get in on exclusive savings or visit afclubsnet for detailsPlan on enjoying these September specialsbull A free appreciation dinner is being held Tuesday Sept 20 5ndash7 pm for
club members only Family club members pay $5bull Members can buy two-for-one steak dinners Friday Sept 30 Enjoy both
dinners for only $1495 Nonmembers are welcome to dine with the regular menu the dining room is open every Friday 5ndash8 pm
bull Club members get free food in Globemaster Grill Fridays 5ndash6 pmbull Globemaster Grill is open for lunch weekdays 11 amndash1 pm and
offers Two-fer Tuesdays Wednesday Hump Day special and daily buffetsbull Everyone is welcome to Wednesdayrsquos All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar
430ndash6 pm Members pay $3 nonmembers pay $6For more information call the club at 253-982-5581
Plan for major feasting at the annual Oktoberfest at Lewis Main Saturday Oct 1 11 amndash10 pm in the MWR Fest
Tent next to the bowling center See page 25 for details
Sgt 1st Class Gwinnup likes fresh grilled chicken salad from Bowl Arena
Lanes Strike Zone Cafeacute for lunch
Food amp fun
Patti Jeffrey
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McChord Airmen devour oven-fresh pizza at
Sounders Lanes Strike Zone Snack Bar
Order a tasty meal at your JBLM bowling centersrsquo ldquoStrike Zonerdquo
Whether yoursquore playing inside or outside your bowling center ldquoStrike Zonerdquo dining areas are only a few steps away for satisfy-
ing your hunger cravingsAt Lewis Main the Strike Zone Cafeacute in Bowl Arena Lanes serves lunch dinner and snacks such as burgers sandwiches pizza salads
starters and sides Daily specials include a bowl of soup sandwich and refillable fountain soda
The eating area is wide open with enough seating for both regular customers and large parties Customers in wheelchairs and parents
with strollers are also easily accommodatedThe Strike Zone Cafeacute is open seven days a week Call 253-967-4661 for more information
At McChord Field the Strike Zone Snack Bar inside Sounders Lanes offers hearty meals for lunch and dinner Try the daily specials un-
like any other snack bar such as beef stroganoff Swedish meatballs chicken bulgogi grilled turkey burger on sourdough barbecued pork
rib sandwich pork chop dinner egg rolls rice and more Order the daily specials such as $150 Wednesdays save money on combo meals and get free soda refills
Not only does it offer daily specials the Strike Zone also offers these great extras
bull Indulge in yummy made-to-order shakes in a variety of flavorsbull Order by phone and have your food ready to pick up if yoursquore in a
hurry Call 253-982-5372bull Make your next party fun and easy by having the Strike Zone cater
it in-houseThe Strike Zone Snack bar is open seven days a week For more
information call 253-982-5954
Ursula Buford
Patti Jeffrey
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Food amp fun
Ursula Buford
Bowlers take advantage of specials for group fun and good times at Bowl Arena Lanes
JBLM bowling centers promote the idea that anyone can join a league
no matter what your skill level is At Sounders Lanes (McChord Field)
choose frombull Sunday Night Mixed Fours pinsplit-
ters league at 530 pm with at least one female per team
bull Monday Morning Womenrsquos league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Monday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
bull Tuesday AREWs league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Tuesday Tin Cup league at 6 pm with four-person teams
bull Thursday mixed fours CESDPW league at 430 pm with at least one female per team
bull Thursday Night Mixed Fours league at 7 pm with at least one female per team
bull Friday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main is currently signing up for mixed leagues on Tuesday Thursday Friday and Sun-day evenings Friday Night Moon-lighters and Saturday morning youth league
If you wish to join a league stop by the front counter or call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or Bowl Arena Lanes at 253-967-4661
Compete in team bowlingSounders Lanes 9-Pin No-Tap Team
Tournament is Saturday Sept 10 Check in at noon Reserve your spot call 253-982-5954
Bowling specials for everyoneBoth bowling centers offer discounts
and deals such as 75-cent game days for retirees $150 bowling days piz-za-and-bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes Thunder Alley at Sounders Lanes and much more
Look for all the details under bowl-ing at JBLMmwrcom
League bowling is for everyonehellip
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Junior leaguers win awardsAt Bowl Arena Lanesrsquo 2011
awards tournament culminating 34 weeks of junior league bowling individuals and teams were recog-nized for their accomplishments
The bowling center had 157 bowlers who competed in 12 tour-naments Eighty-seven awards were given with 30 taking first place 24 second place and 11 third place in local and state tourna-ments
Janet Foster Bowl Arena Lanes manager says ldquoOne of the great accomplishments a youth bowler can achieve is establishing an all-time record at their bowling cen-ter For the fourth consecutive year another [JBLM] bowler adds their name to the All-Time Leader Board Corina Buttram from Storm raised the bar by bowling the first two 700 series for a girl Corinarsquos mother set the all-time high series for Bantams mdash the oldest record on the board going back 30 yearsrdquo
For the complete list of winners visit JBLMmwrcom under Bowl Arena Lanes
League bowling is for everyonehellip
Families of junior leaguers can bowl free 10 amndashnoon Saturday Sept 10 at Sounders Lanes
Tots to teens can bowl for sport and pleasure
Turn your children on to a sport thatrsquos worry-free rewarding and fun
Register your children ages 4ndash18 for the youth bowling league or the Pee Wee league at Sounders Lanes Saturday Sept 10 and the entire family gets to bowl free from 10 amndashnoon
Yoursquoll soon see that Sounders Lanes youth bowling league offers more than other leagues for less money according to Steve Fontana bowling center man-ager
ldquoSounders Lanes junior leagues get a lot of extras with the weekly feerdquo says Fontana ldquoTheir shoes are always free we host fun tournaments for them and the holiday-themed parties are a big fa-voriterdquo
The $8 weekly league fee also covers all league equipment trophies and tour-nament fees (that typically cost more elsewhere)
Youth bowlers also get extra time to polish their skills After the league fin-ishes each Saturday they get a half-hour practice to work on their bowling skills or to work one-on-one with a coach ac-cording to Fontana
The Pee Wee league uses bumpers on its lanes to help make a childrsquos first bowling experience a successful one Pee Wees bowl one game a week for $3 Coaching is provided and children re-ceive awards at the end of the season
Juniors and Pee Wees begin play Saturday Sept 17 at 10 am For more information call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or stop by building 737
hellipincluding family sporting fun
See page 14 for more youth bowling information
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Arts amp CraftsEnter Army Digital Photography Contest
Show off your best digital photography mdash you may win a cash award The annual Army Digital Photography Contest is accepting entries through Oct 16 from eligible active duty military family members retirees and civilian personnel at JBLM
Find out how to submit your entries at httpsappsimcomarmymilAPPTRAC If you need additional assistance visit
your Arts amp Crafts Center at Lewis Main or call 253-967-5001
Work with hand and power tools in woodshopTake a beginning woodworking class at the Arts amp Crafts
Center at McChord and build a bench wall shelves or half-round wall table using both hand and power tools
Yoursquoll receive 12 hours of instruction and one month to complete your project The fee is $90 materials are an addi-tional cost Other woodworking classes are also available Call 253-982-6726 for more class information
McChord Community CenterEnter one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm to win big
The McChord Community Center invites you to sign up for a one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm Saturday Sept 24 with a light buffet and prizes that include $75 $100 and $300 gift cards
Registration is $15 and begins at 1 pm Play starts at 130 pm For more information call 253-982-07180719
Sell your goods at free garage saleGarage sales are made easy with the McChord Commu-
nity Center Sell or browse at the Express Store parking lot
Saturday Sept 17 9 amndash1 pm Bring your own table and set up early for free The parking lot is located between the BX and Commissary on 14th Street
Take adult piano lessonsHave you ever wanted to learn piano Nowrsquos the best time
Sign up for half-hour lessons offered Mondays 2ndash6 pm The cost is $20 per lesson Call 253-982-0718 to learn more
JBLM Golf CoursesSet up your tee time night or day
Making your next tee time at Eagles Pride Golf Course is as easy as A-B-C Simply register your name and a password on WebTrac online registration at JBLMmwrcom and you can schedule your next tee time any time of day or night with the automated system Sign up today
Try a round at Eagles Pride Golf Course Enjoy a relaxing game of golf at Eagles Pride Golf Course
Located just off I-5 at Exit 116 Eagles Pride provides the per-fect setting for a relaxing round The championship 27-hole course is also the perfect place to host your next tournament or unit organization day
Ask next time yoursquore at the course or call the pro shop at 253-967-6522 for details
Enter Skins tourney at Whispering Firs Golf CourseTry your swing in the Skins Game with a gross and net plus
deuce pot Saturday Sept 10 at Whispering Firs The cost is $12 plus greens fees Call 253-982-4927 for more info
Save with specials at Whispering Firsbull Save up to $8 at Whispering Firs with twilight golf starting
at noon throughout Septemberbull On Patriotrsquos Day Sunday Sept 11 active duty military per-
sonnel and their families pay only $11 for greens feesbull Check out the pro shop summer clearance Sept 18ndash25
Specials are for open play only and may not be used for tourna-ments outings or combined with other specials
Look whatrsquos happening in September all around JBLM
Food amp fun
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More than 50 tables of treasures will be for sale and you can shop till you drop from 9 amndash1 pm
While yoursquore there complete an event survey pull a lollipop from the lollipop tree and you could win a prize
Catch UFC 135 action at JBLMHeroes Sports Lounge at Lewis Main
is the place to catch UFC action on the big screen If you like combatives or just want to watch a good fight you donrsquot want to miss this On Saturday Sept 24 the doors open early and the fights start at 6 pm For more informa-tion call Cascade Community Center at 253-964-0331
Volunteer for BOSS Better Opportunities
for Single Servicemembers volunteers give back to their
community Through recreational events helping with other organiza-tions and seasonal projects BOSS vol-unteers help change the quality of life for many in the JBLM community
Recognized Armywide for its suc-cess the JBLM BOSS program has been renamed to include the Airmen of McChord Field and is the first in the Army to include members serving in other military branches
McChord has 16 units with two reps each to promote BOSS to active duty Airmen To find out how you can volun-teer your time call 253-967-5636
Attend Operation Rising Star
Check out the pipes on the most talented JBLM sing-ers at the Operation Rising Star contest Come out to the Cascade Community Centerrsquos Heroes Sports Lounge Thurs-days in September for singing enter-tainment Contestants will select songs based on the weekrsquos theme Thursdays Sept 8 15 and 22 with the final round on Sept 29
Food and beverages are available for purchase For more information call 253-967-2539
Find bargains at Flea MarketFind the perfect lamp for your home
or the paperback book yoursquove been looking for at the Fall Flea Market inside the MWR Fest Tent Saturday Sept 10
Discover even more happenings this month at JBLMmwrcom
SkatingSkate at AFC Arena
Skate and blade at the AFC Arena skat-ing rink Find exclusive skate times for Soldiers and Airmen civilian employ-ees teens strollers and tots and more Check out the deals and hours of opera-tion at JBLMmwrcom
For more details call 253-967-4458
Ride a trusty companion
We also take you
bull Mountain biking
bull Trail hiking
bull River rafting
bull High adventuring
amp more
Informationrental 253-967-77448282
Adventure Programs 253-967-6263
Adventures Unlimited (McChord
Field rentals) 253-982-22062303
Rifle Range 253-967-9803
Skeet Range 253-967-7056
Russell Landing Marina
253-967-2510
Paintball 253-912-8000
Scuba 253-967-3405
The Outdoor Recreation Program is here for you
We provide services to Soldiers Airmen family members amp sponsored friends
We also provide FRG unit amp squadron trips clinics camps rentals outdoor
store shooting ranges amp more
Wersquore located in Bldg 8050 Lewis North
amp Bldg 739 McChord Field
Drop in or call us today
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Family amp the homefront
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Bowl and party at JBLMEnjoy Sounders Lanes at McChord Field
with your own birthday party Par-ties include two hours of bowling with rental shoes a pizza soda and ice cream helium balloons napkins plates and cups mdash and even the par-ty invitations The cost is $5995 per lane Stop by or call 253-982-5954 to plan your party
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main of-fers three different packages starting at $10 per child Each pack come with two games of bowling with rental shoes soda ice cream cup balloons plates and cutlery mdash and three free games of bowling on the next visit for the birthday boy or girl Packages vary in price depending on your tastes and interests
For more information call 253-967-4661 or stop by and ask for a birthday party package brochure
CYS Services hosts parties tooThe McChord Youth Center offers a variety of
packages that each include complete tableware
items equipment setup and an inflatable bounce
house giant slide or obstacle course a rock climb-
ing tower or gaming rooms for play options
Each party option lasts an hour and a half
a staff member is present the entire time
Choose from themed parties gaming tourna-
ments climbing the outdoor rock wall and ad-
ditional activities Parties start at about $550
per youth
For more details call the youth center at
253-982-2203 during office hours or drop by
to talk with a staff member and see the enter-
tainment options
Plan a skating party at AFC ArenaFor roller-rink fun ask about booking a weekend
skating birthday party at AFC Arena at Lewis Main Catering is included in packages if you wish to eat more than a birthday cake
Packages include two hours of skating tables place settings balloons ice cream cups and invitations mdash plus a free skate pass for the birthday child on his or her next visit The basic package starts at $550 per childFor all the party options call 253-967-4458 or stop
by the skate office inside AFC Arena
More birthday entertainment choicesThe Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North offers
birthday party equipment and services in conjunction with Kidz-N-Motion They have it all mdash bouncy fun houses rock walls mazes gyms and slides plus popcorn cotton candy and snow cones When you mention Family amp MWR you receive a 10-percent discount
If you want even more ask about party entertainers mdash clowns magicians balloon artists face painters variety shows deejays and more (the discount does not apply to indi-vidual entertainers however some entertainers are included
in the discount packages)For more information call Kidz-N-Motion at
360-528-5439 or the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282
Rent your party equipmentYou also can rent party equipment from Adventures
Unlimited or the Northwest Adventure Center Choose from a large or small bouncy castle dunk tank party can-opies folding chairs folding tables and game sets (tug-of-war badminton horseshoes and more)Call Adventures Unlimited (McChord Field) at
253-982-22062303 or the Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North) at 253-967-82827744
W hy pay up to three times more for a birthday party package outside JBLM Find everything your children want mdash and more mdash all within Family amp MWR activities
We set up the food entertainment and table settings while you provide the guests a party theyrsquoll always remember
by Patti Jeffrey
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Family amp the homefront
Fun for youth at JBLM with Child Youth amp School ServicesMiddle schoolteen activities
Hey teens Start off the school year with these events at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main Back-to-school Hail and Farewell Meet and recognize new friends celebrate birthdays and say goodbye to youth who are PCSing or moving (Friday Sept 16 330ndash430 pm)
Before-school program Breakfast is served for youth in grades 6ndash8 the program opens at 530 am Buses pick up from the program Students must be enrolled at Woodbrook Middle School
Harrison Prep or Mann Middle School Program is fee-based
Back-to-school dances Middle school students are invited to a dance to cel-ebrate the start of a new school year Fri-day Sept 23 7ndash9 pm The high school dance is Friday Sept 30 8ndash11 pm
Middle school studentsteens must be registered with CYS Services For more information about these events call
253-967-4441
Whatever your childrsquos interest SKIESUnlimited has a class
Join SKIESUnlimited for a wonderful new school year The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers fun educational classes for youth of all ages Classes are offered monthly at Lewis Main and Mc-Chord Field and include dance gym-nastics karate boxing science theatre art mommy-and-me options and many
more For a schedule and enrollment go to JBLMmwrcom (click on WebTrac and type keyword ldquoSKIES)rdquo
Kick off the year with sportsFrom soccer and wrestling to football
and cheerleading CYS Services has it all Youth sports are open to all ages and abilities so check out the calendar at JBLMmwrcom For registration infor-mation call 253-966-CYSS
Family Child Care providers needed for JBLM youth
As a Family Child Care provider you can earn up to $2000 a month while making a difference in kidsrsquo lives FCC recently held a Provider Appreciation Night mdash a fun-filled evening of laser tag proving providers and staffers work as a team both on and off the job They strive to provide quality care for families at JBLM If yoursquore interested in joining the team call 253-967-3039 for information on certification training
Itrsquos back-to-school time
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Register for classes sports hourly care
and more with WebTrac Children
must be registered with CYS Services to
participate
Bowling fun with EDGEJBLM youth are invited to Experience De-
velop Grow Excel EDGE offers art fitness life skills and adventure activities Children ages 6ndash10 are invited to try EDGE bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main Details and regis-tration for CYSS-registered youth is through WebTrac at JBLMmwrcom
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Itrsquos back-to-school time
Trucks
Trucks and more
TruckswwwNWMSROCKScom
2533120717
2533120717Call
Rick Schatz
Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
2
3
4
5
6
See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
1
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Family amp the homefront ampGrow thri ve
with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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ampGrow thri ve
The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
I
Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
1
2
1
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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4
5
6
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
Bldg 552Bldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller Hall
Bldg 2166 Liggett Ave Bldg 2275 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 8300 American Lake Ave Bldg 2402 Bitar AveBldg 2095 Bitar AveBldg 2094 Bitar AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 100 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 6396 Garcia BlvdBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 6995 Jackson AveBldg 6993 Jackson AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 578 580Bldg 3032Bldg 3032Bldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 8589 American Lake AveBldg 8587 American Lake AveBldg 8584 American Lake AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 8197 American Lake DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 6398 Garcia BlvdBldg 2021C Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 9037 Gardner LoopBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2295 12th amp Bitar
Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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MWR facility Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Community Center
Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
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Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
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253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
Closed for renovations
253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
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CONTENTS6ndash11
12ndash19
26ndash27
20ndash24
LEARNING amp EARNING
Help with homework what a library card can do for you meet an author
how you can afford college
FROM THE COVER Cover photo Ursula Buford
Yoursquove dropped them off at school now whatYay the kids are back at school Therersquos so much you can do at JBLM to eat well pamper yourself stay fit learn a new hobby find new connections and much more so read on Also read about JBLM libraries sports and recreation finances trips and tours
28ndash30
FAMILY amp THE HOMEFRONT
Find support for your family let us plan your childrsquos party volunteer to make a change
FEELINrsquo GOODRun a half-marathon
squeeze in time for fitness and find the right training for you
ADVENTURESDiscover ladiesrsquo indulgence dip into hot springs bicycle ride a Duck and
hike inside mountains and tubes
FOOD amp FUNOrder good eats at Strike Zones
feast at Oktoberfest and find family sporting fun with bowling leagues
Above photo The climbing tower is part of the McChord Youth Centerrsquos birthday party packages see page 13 for places to have your next birthday party
Get your Seahawks tickets On sale now at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
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JBLM
FOCUSDirector 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 Minerva Hohaia and Patti Jeffrey
Send submissions to kimberlyroweusarmymil
For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries off-base businesses should contact Carly Michael at 253-966-2256 or 253-324-0562
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 FMWR 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 endorsement Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy clarity and style
Visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR at JBLMmwrcom or search for Lewis-McChord MWR on Facebook
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR
Back-to-school tools with MWRItrsquos the start of a new school year mdash while
JBLMrsquos young students face educational chal-lenges why not try something new yourself
Challenge yourself to read a book a month master a new workout or take up kayaking With
JBLM libraries gyms and the outdoor recreation program you can check out best-selling titles mix up your fitness routine with instruc-tional classes and pick up a new outdoor hobby
In celebration of back-to-school time Child Youth and School Servic-es has many events for teens Plus registration for the fallwinter youth sports season is coming soon If your child has a birthday coming up Family and MWR can host See this monthrsquos feature (page 13) for details
Whatever yoursquore looking for mdash whether itrsquos a good cup of coffee volunteer opportunities or fun events like the upcoming Oktoberfest Family and MWR has you covered Be sure to visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom for a complete schedule of programs classes and seminars
After yoursquove visited a Family and MWR facility or attended a special event Irsquod like to hear from you Visit httpicedisamil to share your feedback about your experiences mdash your opinions are valuable
Sincerely
William E HarveyDirector Family amp MWR at JBLM
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Limited time offer subject to change Monthly Discount Qualifying postpaid individual liable plan on new 2-year contract required FlexPay Even More Plus and certain other plans excluded Monthly discount is applied to recurring charges and does not apply to overage long distance roaming taxes and fees or other charges Offer may not be combined with other discounts General Terms Credit approval $35 per line activation fee and 2-year agreement (with up to $200line early cancellation fee) may be required Device and screen images simulated See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at wwwT-Mobilecom for additional information T-Mobile and the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG Other marks are the registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners copy 2010 T-Mobile USA Inc
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Feast on German foodPile your plate high with Bavarian favorites at the
all-you-can-eat German Buffet Thursday Sept 15 5ndash8 pm at American Lake Community Center at Lewis North Fill up on schnitzel bratwurst and more
The cost is $1495 for adults $695 for children ages 4ndash10 This event is a JBLM favorite and reservations are strongly rec-ommended call 253-964-1209
The Bistro at Russell Landing offers Italian-style diningEnjoy a tasty lunch at the Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis North
Select from sandwiches salads pizza and more Try the Monte Cris-to or pick your favorite toppings for a made-to-order pizza Open for
lunch daily the Bistro offers quick curbside service if you donrsquot have time to sit and eat while enjoying the view of American Lake Call
253-964-2813 and your to-go bag will be waiting for youDinner is served Thursday through Saturday reservations are avail-able Try customer favorites mdash fried asparagus and fried calamari ap-
petizers mdash before you order pizza chicken dishes desserts and more Check out the full menu at JBLMmwrcom
Itrsquos Finally FridayKick off your weekend right with draft deals cheap eats and karaoke at Heroes Sports Lounge Grab your friends and coworkers and head to
the Finally Friday celebration from 4ndash9 pm For more information call 253-964-0331 While yoursquore at Heroes play ldquoiPlay iWin Bingordquo to see how much you can win
McChord Club offers good eats club member discountsCome into the club and get weekday specials at Globemaster Grill plus extras for club members Ask about becoming a club member to
get in on exclusive savings or visit afclubsnet for detailsPlan on enjoying these September specialsbull A free appreciation dinner is being held Tuesday Sept 20 5ndash7 pm for
club members only Family club members pay $5bull Members can buy two-for-one steak dinners Friday Sept 30 Enjoy both
dinners for only $1495 Nonmembers are welcome to dine with the regular menu the dining room is open every Friday 5ndash8 pm
bull Club members get free food in Globemaster Grill Fridays 5ndash6 pmbull Globemaster Grill is open for lunch weekdays 11 amndash1 pm and
offers Two-fer Tuesdays Wednesday Hump Day special and daily buffetsbull Everyone is welcome to Wednesdayrsquos All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar
430ndash6 pm Members pay $3 nonmembers pay $6For more information call the club at 253-982-5581
Plan for major feasting at the annual Oktoberfest at Lewis Main Saturday Oct 1 11 amndash10 pm in the MWR Fest
Tent next to the bowling center See page 25 for details
Sgt 1st Class Gwinnup likes fresh grilled chicken salad from Bowl Arena
Lanes Strike Zone Cafeacute for lunch
Food amp fun
Patti Jeffrey
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McChord Airmen devour oven-fresh pizza at
Sounders Lanes Strike Zone Snack Bar
Order a tasty meal at your JBLM bowling centersrsquo ldquoStrike Zonerdquo
Whether yoursquore playing inside or outside your bowling center ldquoStrike Zonerdquo dining areas are only a few steps away for satisfy-
ing your hunger cravingsAt Lewis Main the Strike Zone Cafeacute in Bowl Arena Lanes serves lunch dinner and snacks such as burgers sandwiches pizza salads
starters and sides Daily specials include a bowl of soup sandwich and refillable fountain soda
The eating area is wide open with enough seating for both regular customers and large parties Customers in wheelchairs and parents
with strollers are also easily accommodatedThe Strike Zone Cafeacute is open seven days a week Call 253-967-4661 for more information
At McChord Field the Strike Zone Snack Bar inside Sounders Lanes offers hearty meals for lunch and dinner Try the daily specials un-
like any other snack bar such as beef stroganoff Swedish meatballs chicken bulgogi grilled turkey burger on sourdough barbecued pork
rib sandwich pork chop dinner egg rolls rice and more Order the daily specials such as $150 Wednesdays save money on combo meals and get free soda refills
Not only does it offer daily specials the Strike Zone also offers these great extras
bull Indulge in yummy made-to-order shakes in a variety of flavorsbull Order by phone and have your food ready to pick up if yoursquore in a
hurry Call 253-982-5372bull Make your next party fun and easy by having the Strike Zone cater
it in-houseThe Strike Zone Snack bar is open seven days a week For more
information call 253-982-5954
Ursula Buford
Patti Jeffrey
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Food amp fun
Ursula Buford
Bowlers take advantage of specials for group fun and good times at Bowl Arena Lanes
JBLM bowling centers promote the idea that anyone can join a league
no matter what your skill level is At Sounders Lanes (McChord Field)
choose frombull Sunday Night Mixed Fours pinsplit-
ters league at 530 pm with at least one female per team
bull Monday Morning Womenrsquos league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Monday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
bull Tuesday AREWs league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Tuesday Tin Cup league at 6 pm with four-person teams
bull Thursday mixed fours CESDPW league at 430 pm with at least one female per team
bull Thursday Night Mixed Fours league at 7 pm with at least one female per team
bull Friday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main is currently signing up for mixed leagues on Tuesday Thursday Friday and Sun-day evenings Friday Night Moon-lighters and Saturday morning youth league
If you wish to join a league stop by the front counter or call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or Bowl Arena Lanes at 253-967-4661
Compete in team bowlingSounders Lanes 9-Pin No-Tap Team
Tournament is Saturday Sept 10 Check in at noon Reserve your spot call 253-982-5954
Bowling specials for everyoneBoth bowling centers offer discounts
and deals such as 75-cent game days for retirees $150 bowling days piz-za-and-bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes Thunder Alley at Sounders Lanes and much more
Look for all the details under bowl-ing at JBLMmwrcom
League bowling is for everyonehellip
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Junior leaguers win awardsAt Bowl Arena Lanesrsquo 2011
awards tournament culminating 34 weeks of junior league bowling individuals and teams were recog-nized for their accomplishments
The bowling center had 157 bowlers who competed in 12 tour-naments Eighty-seven awards were given with 30 taking first place 24 second place and 11 third place in local and state tourna-ments
Janet Foster Bowl Arena Lanes manager says ldquoOne of the great accomplishments a youth bowler can achieve is establishing an all-time record at their bowling cen-ter For the fourth consecutive year another [JBLM] bowler adds their name to the All-Time Leader Board Corina Buttram from Storm raised the bar by bowling the first two 700 series for a girl Corinarsquos mother set the all-time high series for Bantams mdash the oldest record on the board going back 30 yearsrdquo
For the complete list of winners visit JBLMmwrcom under Bowl Arena Lanes
League bowling is for everyonehellip
Families of junior leaguers can bowl free 10 amndashnoon Saturday Sept 10 at Sounders Lanes
Tots to teens can bowl for sport and pleasure
Turn your children on to a sport thatrsquos worry-free rewarding and fun
Register your children ages 4ndash18 for the youth bowling league or the Pee Wee league at Sounders Lanes Saturday Sept 10 and the entire family gets to bowl free from 10 amndashnoon
Yoursquoll soon see that Sounders Lanes youth bowling league offers more than other leagues for less money according to Steve Fontana bowling center man-ager
ldquoSounders Lanes junior leagues get a lot of extras with the weekly feerdquo says Fontana ldquoTheir shoes are always free we host fun tournaments for them and the holiday-themed parties are a big fa-voriterdquo
The $8 weekly league fee also covers all league equipment trophies and tour-nament fees (that typically cost more elsewhere)
Youth bowlers also get extra time to polish their skills After the league fin-ishes each Saturday they get a half-hour practice to work on their bowling skills or to work one-on-one with a coach ac-cording to Fontana
The Pee Wee league uses bumpers on its lanes to help make a childrsquos first bowling experience a successful one Pee Wees bowl one game a week for $3 Coaching is provided and children re-ceive awards at the end of the season
Juniors and Pee Wees begin play Saturday Sept 17 at 10 am For more information call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or stop by building 737
hellipincluding family sporting fun
See page 14 for more youth bowling information
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Arts amp CraftsEnter Army Digital Photography Contest
Show off your best digital photography mdash you may win a cash award The annual Army Digital Photography Contest is accepting entries through Oct 16 from eligible active duty military family members retirees and civilian personnel at JBLM
Find out how to submit your entries at httpsappsimcomarmymilAPPTRAC If you need additional assistance visit
your Arts amp Crafts Center at Lewis Main or call 253-967-5001
Work with hand and power tools in woodshopTake a beginning woodworking class at the Arts amp Crafts
Center at McChord and build a bench wall shelves or half-round wall table using both hand and power tools
Yoursquoll receive 12 hours of instruction and one month to complete your project The fee is $90 materials are an addi-tional cost Other woodworking classes are also available Call 253-982-6726 for more class information
McChord Community CenterEnter one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm to win big
The McChord Community Center invites you to sign up for a one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm Saturday Sept 24 with a light buffet and prizes that include $75 $100 and $300 gift cards
Registration is $15 and begins at 1 pm Play starts at 130 pm For more information call 253-982-07180719
Sell your goods at free garage saleGarage sales are made easy with the McChord Commu-
nity Center Sell or browse at the Express Store parking lot
Saturday Sept 17 9 amndash1 pm Bring your own table and set up early for free The parking lot is located between the BX and Commissary on 14th Street
Take adult piano lessonsHave you ever wanted to learn piano Nowrsquos the best time
Sign up for half-hour lessons offered Mondays 2ndash6 pm The cost is $20 per lesson Call 253-982-0718 to learn more
JBLM Golf CoursesSet up your tee time night or day
Making your next tee time at Eagles Pride Golf Course is as easy as A-B-C Simply register your name and a password on WebTrac online registration at JBLMmwrcom and you can schedule your next tee time any time of day or night with the automated system Sign up today
Try a round at Eagles Pride Golf Course Enjoy a relaxing game of golf at Eagles Pride Golf Course
Located just off I-5 at Exit 116 Eagles Pride provides the per-fect setting for a relaxing round The championship 27-hole course is also the perfect place to host your next tournament or unit organization day
Ask next time yoursquore at the course or call the pro shop at 253-967-6522 for details
Enter Skins tourney at Whispering Firs Golf CourseTry your swing in the Skins Game with a gross and net plus
deuce pot Saturday Sept 10 at Whispering Firs The cost is $12 plus greens fees Call 253-982-4927 for more info
Save with specials at Whispering Firsbull Save up to $8 at Whispering Firs with twilight golf starting
at noon throughout Septemberbull On Patriotrsquos Day Sunday Sept 11 active duty military per-
sonnel and their families pay only $11 for greens feesbull Check out the pro shop summer clearance Sept 18ndash25
Specials are for open play only and may not be used for tourna-ments outings or combined with other specials
Look whatrsquos happening in September all around JBLM
Food amp fun
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More than 50 tables of treasures will be for sale and you can shop till you drop from 9 amndash1 pm
While yoursquore there complete an event survey pull a lollipop from the lollipop tree and you could win a prize
Catch UFC 135 action at JBLMHeroes Sports Lounge at Lewis Main
is the place to catch UFC action on the big screen If you like combatives or just want to watch a good fight you donrsquot want to miss this On Saturday Sept 24 the doors open early and the fights start at 6 pm For more informa-tion call Cascade Community Center at 253-964-0331
Volunteer for BOSS Better Opportunities
for Single Servicemembers volunteers give back to their
community Through recreational events helping with other organiza-tions and seasonal projects BOSS vol-unteers help change the quality of life for many in the JBLM community
Recognized Armywide for its suc-cess the JBLM BOSS program has been renamed to include the Airmen of McChord Field and is the first in the Army to include members serving in other military branches
McChord has 16 units with two reps each to promote BOSS to active duty Airmen To find out how you can volun-teer your time call 253-967-5636
Attend Operation Rising Star
Check out the pipes on the most talented JBLM sing-ers at the Operation Rising Star contest Come out to the Cascade Community Centerrsquos Heroes Sports Lounge Thurs-days in September for singing enter-tainment Contestants will select songs based on the weekrsquos theme Thursdays Sept 8 15 and 22 with the final round on Sept 29
Food and beverages are available for purchase For more information call 253-967-2539
Find bargains at Flea MarketFind the perfect lamp for your home
or the paperback book yoursquove been looking for at the Fall Flea Market inside the MWR Fest Tent Saturday Sept 10
Discover even more happenings this month at JBLMmwrcom
SkatingSkate at AFC Arena
Skate and blade at the AFC Arena skat-ing rink Find exclusive skate times for Soldiers and Airmen civilian employ-ees teens strollers and tots and more Check out the deals and hours of opera-tion at JBLMmwrcom
For more details call 253-967-4458
Ride a trusty companion
We also take you
bull Mountain biking
bull Trail hiking
bull River rafting
bull High adventuring
amp more
Informationrental 253-967-77448282
Adventure Programs 253-967-6263
Adventures Unlimited (McChord
Field rentals) 253-982-22062303
Rifle Range 253-967-9803
Skeet Range 253-967-7056
Russell Landing Marina
253-967-2510
Paintball 253-912-8000
Scuba 253-967-3405
The Outdoor Recreation Program is here for you
We provide services to Soldiers Airmen family members amp sponsored friends
We also provide FRG unit amp squadron trips clinics camps rentals outdoor
store shooting ranges amp more
Wersquore located in Bldg 8050 Lewis North
amp Bldg 739 McChord Field
Drop in or call us today
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Family amp the homefront
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Bowl and party at JBLMEnjoy Sounders Lanes at McChord Field
with your own birthday party Par-ties include two hours of bowling with rental shoes a pizza soda and ice cream helium balloons napkins plates and cups mdash and even the par-ty invitations The cost is $5995 per lane Stop by or call 253-982-5954 to plan your party
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main of-fers three different packages starting at $10 per child Each pack come with two games of bowling with rental shoes soda ice cream cup balloons plates and cutlery mdash and three free games of bowling on the next visit for the birthday boy or girl Packages vary in price depending on your tastes and interests
For more information call 253-967-4661 or stop by and ask for a birthday party package brochure
CYS Services hosts parties tooThe McChord Youth Center offers a variety of
packages that each include complete tableware
items equipment setup and an inflatable bounce
house giant slide or obstacle course a rock climb-
ing tower or gaming rooms for play options
Each party option lasts an hour and a half
a staff member is present the entire time
Choose from themed parties gaming tourna-
ments climbing the outdoor rock wall and ad-
ditional activities Parties start at about $550
per youth
For more details call the youth center at
253-982-2203 during office hours or drop by
to talk with a staff member and see the enter-
tainment options
Plan a skating party at AFC ArenaFor roller-rink fun ask about booking a weekend
skating birthday party at AFC Arena at Lewis Main Catering is included in packages if you wish to eat more than a birthday cake
Packages include two hours of skating tables place settings balloons ice cream cups and invitations mdash plus a free skate pass for the birthday child on his or her next visit The basic package starts at $550 per childFor all the party options call 253-967-4458 or stop
by the skate office inside AFC Arena
More birthday entertainment choicesThe Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North offers
birthday party equipment and services in conjunction with Kidz-N-Motion They have it all mdash bouncy fun houses rock walls mazes gyms and slides plus popcorn cotton candy and snow cones When you mention Family amp MWR you receive a 10-percent discount
If you want even more ask about party entertainers mdash clowns magicians balloon artists face painters variety shows deejays and more (the discount does not apply to indi-vidual entertainers however some entertainers are included
in the discount packages)For more information call Kidz-N-Motion at
360-528-5439 or the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282
Rent your party equipmentYou also can rent party equipment from Adventures
Unlimited or the Northwest Adventure Center Choose from a large or small bouncy castle dunk tank party can-opies folding chairs folding tables and game sets (tug-of-war badminton horseshoes and more)Call Adventures Unlimited (McChord Field) at
253-982-22062303 or the Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North) at 253-967-82827744
W hy pay up to three times more for a birthday party package outside JBLM Find everything your children want mdash and more mdash all within Family amp MWR activities
We set up the food entertainment and table settings while you provide the guests a party theyrsquoll always remember
by Patti Jeffrey
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Family amp the homefront
Fun for youth at JBLM with Child Youth amp School ServicesMiddle schoolteen activities
Hey teens Start off the school year with these events at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main Back-to-school Hail and Farewell Meet and recognize new friends celebrate birthdays and say goodbye to youth who are PCSing or moving (Friday Sept 16 330ndash430 pm)
Before-school program Breakfast is served for youth in grades 6ndash8 the program opens at 530 am Buses pick up from the program Students must be enrolled at Woodbrook Middle School
Harrison Prep or Mann Middle School Program is fee-based
Back-to-school dances Middle school students are invited to a dance to cel-ebrate the start of a new school year Fri-day Sept 23 7ndash9 pm The high school dance is Friday Sept 30 8ndash11 pm
Middle school studentsteens must be registered with CYS Services For more information about these events call
253-967-4441
Whatever your childrsquos interest SKIESUnlimited has a class
Join SKIESUnlimited for a wonderful new school year The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers fun educational classes for youth of all ages Classes are offered monthly at Lewis Main and Mc-Chord Field and include dance gym-nastics karate boxing science theatre art mommy-and-me options and many
more For a schedule and enrollment go to JBLMmwrcom (click on WebTrac and type keyword ldquoSKIES)rdquo
Kick off the year with sportsFrom soccer and wrestling to football
and cheerleading CYS Services has it all Youth sports are open to all ages and abilities so check out the calendar at JBLMmwrcom For registration infor-mation call 253-966-CYSS
Family Child Care providers needed for JBLM youth
As a Family Child Care provider you can earn up to $2000 a month while making a difference in kidsrsquo lives FCC recently held a Provider Appreciation Night mdash a fun-filled evening of laser tag proving providers and staffers work as a team both on and off the job They strive to provide quality care for families at JBLM If yoursquore interested in joining the team call 253-967-3039 for information on certification training
Itrsquos back-to-school time
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Register for classes sports hourly care
and more with WebTrac Children
must be registered with CYS Services to
participate
Bowling fun with EDGEJBLM youth are invited to Experience De-
velop Grow Excel EDGE offers art fitness life skills and adventure activities Children ages 6ndash10 are invited to try EDGE bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main Details and regis-tration for CYSS-registered youth is through WebTrac at JBLMmwrcom
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Itrsquos back-to-school time
Trucks
Trucks and more
TruckswwwNWMSROCKScom
2533120717
2533120717Call
Rick Schatz
Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
2
3
4
5
6
See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
1
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Family amp the homefront ampGrow thri ve
with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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ampGrow thri ve
The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
I
Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
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2
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
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Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
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Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
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Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
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Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
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JBLM
FOCUSDirector 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 Minerva Hohaia and Patti Jeffrey
Send submissions to kimberlyroweusarmymil
For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries off-base businesses should contact Carly Michael at 253-966-2256 or 253-324-0562
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 FMWR 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 endorsement Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy clarity and style
Visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR at JBLMmwrcom or search for Lewis-McChord MWR on Facebook
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR
Back-to-school tools with MWRItrsquos the start of a new school year mdash while
JBLMrsquos young students face educational chal-lenges why not try something new yourself
Challenge yourself to read a book a month master a new workout or take up kayaking With
JBLM libraries gyms and the outdoor recreation program you can check out best-selling titles mix up your fitness routine with instruc-tional classes and pick up a new outdoor hobby
In celebration of back-to-school time Child Youth and School Servic-es has many events for teens Plus registration for the fallwinter youth sports season is coming soon If your child has a birthday coming up Family and MWR can host See this monthrsquos feature (page 13) for details
Whatever yoursquore looking for mdash whether itrsquos a good cup of coffee volunteer opportunities or fun events like the upcoming Oktoberfest Family and MWR has you covered Be sure to visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom for a complete schedule of programs classes and seminars
After yoursquove visited a Family and MWR facility or attended a special event Irsquod like to hear from you Visit httpicedisamil to share your feedback about your experiences mdash your opinions are valuable
Sincerely
William E HarveyDirector Family amp MWR at JBLM
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Feast on German foodPile your plate high with Bavarian favorites at the
all-you-can-eat German Buffet Thursday Sept 15 5ndash8 pm at American Lake Community Center at Lewis North Fill up on schnitzel bratwurst and more
The cost is $1495 for adults $695 for children ages 4ndash10 This event is a JBLM favorite and reservations are strongly rec-ommended call 253-964-1209
The Bistro at Russell Landing offers Italian-style diningEnjoy a tasty lunch at the Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis North
Select from sandwiches salads pizza and more Try the Monte Cris-to or pick your favorite toppings for a made-to-order pizza Open for
lunch daily the Bistro offers quick curbside service if you donrsquot have time to sit and eat while enjoying the view of American Lake Call
253-964-2813 and your to-go bag will be waiting for youDinner is served Thursday through Saturday reservations are avail-able Try customer favorites mdash fried asparagus and fried calamari ap-
petizers mdash before you order pizza chicken dishes desserts and more Check out the full menu at JBLMmwrcom
Itrsquos Finally FridayKick off your weekend right with draft deals cheap eats and karaoke at Heroes Sports Lounge Grab your friends and coworkers and head to
the Finally Friday celebration from 4ndash9 pm For more information call 253-964-0331 While yoursquore at Heroes play ldquoiPlay iWin Bingordquo to see how much you can win
McChord Club offers good eats club member discountsCome into the club and get weekday specials at Globemaster Grill plus extras for club members Ask about becoming a club member to
get in on exclusive savings or visit afclubsnet for detailsPlan on enjoying these September specialsbull A free appreciation dinner is being held Tuesday Sept 20 5ndash7 pm for
club members only Family club members pay $5bull Members can buy two-for-one steak dinners Friday Sept 30 Enjoy both
dinners for only $1495 Nonmembers are welcome to dine with the regular menu the dining room is open every Friday 5ndash8 pm
bull Club members get free food in Globemaster Grill Fridays 5ndash6 pmbull Globemaster Grill is open for lunch weekdays 11 amndash1 pm and
offers Two-fer Tuesdays Wednesday Hump Day special and daily buffetsbull Everyone is welcome to Wednesdayrsquos All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar
430ndash6 pm Members pay $3 nonmembers pay $6For more information call the club at 253-982-5581
Plan for major feasting at the annual Oktoberfest at Lewis Main Saturday Oct 1 11 amndash10 pm in the MWR Fest
Tent next to the bowling center See page 25 for details
Sgt 1st Class Gwinnup likes fresh grilled chicken salad from Bowl Arena
Lanes Strike Zone Cafeacute for lunch
Food amp fun
Patti Jeffrey
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McChord Airmen devour oven-fresh pizza at
Sounders Lanes Strike Zone Snack Bar
Order a tasty meal at your JBLM bowling centersrsquo ldquoStrike Zonerdquo
Whether yoursquore playing inside or outside your bowling center ldquoStrike Zonerdquo dining areas are only a few steps away for satisfy-
ing your hunger cravingsAt Lewis Main the Strike Zone Cafeacute in Bowl Arena Lanes serves lunch dinner and snacks such as burgers sandwiches pizza salads
starters and sides Daily specials include a bowl of soup sandwich and refillable fountain soda
The eating area is wide open with enough seating for both regular customers and large parties Customers in wheelchairs and parents
with strollers are also easily accommodatedThe Strike Zone Cafeacute is open seven days a week Call 253-967-4661 for more information
At McChord Field the Strike Zone Snack Bar inside Sounders Lanes offers hearty meals for lunch and dinner Try the daily specials un-
like any other snack bar such as beef stroganoff Swedish meatballs chicken bulgogi grilled turkey burger on sourdough barbecued pork
rib sandwich pork chop dinner egg rolls rice and more Order the daily specials such as $150 Wednesdays save money on combo meals and get free soda refills
Not only does it offer daily specials the Strike Zone also offers these great extras
bull Indulge in yummy made-to-order shakes in a variety of flavorsbull Order by phone and have your food ready to pick up if yoursquore in a
hurry Call 253-982-5372bull Make your next party fun and easy by having the Strike Zone cater
it in-houseThe Strike Zone Snack bar is open seven days a week For more
information call 253-982-5954
Ursula Buford
Patti Jeffrey
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Food amp fun
Ursula Buford
Bowlers take advantage of specials for group fun and good times at Bowl Arena Lanes
JBLM bowling centers promote the idea that anyone can join a league
no matter what your skill level is At Sounders Lanes (McChord Field)
choose frombull Sunday Night Mixed Fours pinsplit-
ters league at 530 pm with at least one female per team
bull Monday Morning Womenrsquos league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Monday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
bull Tuesday AREWs league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Tuesday Tin Cup league at 6 pm with four-person teams
bull Thursday mixed fours CESDPW league at 430 pm with at least one female per team
bull Thursday Night Mixed Fours league at 7 pm with at least one female per team
bull Friday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main is currently signing up for mixed leagues on Tuesday Thursday Friday and Sun-day evenings Friday Night Moon-lighters and Saturday morning youth league
If you wish to join a league stop by the front counter or call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or Bowl Arena Lanes at 253-967-4661
Compete in team bowlingSounders Lanes 9-Pin No-Tap Team
Tournament is Saturday Sept 10 Check in at noon Reserve your spot call 253-982-5954
Bowling specials for everyoneBoth bowling centers offer discounts
and deals such as 75-cent game days for retirees $150 bowling days piz-za-and-bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes Thunder Alley at Sounders Lanes and much more
Look for all the details under bowl-ing at JBLMmwrcom
League bowling is for everyonehellip
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Junior leaguers win awardsAt Bowl Arena Lanesrsquo 2011
awards tournament culminating 34 weeks of junior league bowling individuals and teams were recog-nized for their accomplishments
The bowling center had 157 bowlers who competed in 12 tour-naments Eighty-seven awards were given with 30 taking first place 24 second place and 11 third place in local and state tourna-ments
Janet Foster Bowl Arena Lanes manager says ldquoOne of the great accomplishments a youth bowler can achieve is establishing an all-time record at their bowling cen-ter For the fourth consecutive year another [JBLM] bowler adds their name to the All-Time Leader Board Corina Buttram from Storm raised the bar by bowling the first two 700 series for a girl Corinarsquos mother set the all-time high series for Bantams mdash the oldest record on the board going back 30 yearsrdquo
For the complete list of winners visit JBLMmwrcom under Bowl Arena Lanes
League bowling is for everyonehellip
Families of junior leaguers can bowl free 10 amndashnoon Saturday Sept 10 at Sounders Lanes
Tots to teens can bowl for sport and pleasure
Turn your children on to a sport thatrsquos worry-free rewarding and fun
Register your children ages 4ndash18 for the youth bowling league or the Pee Wee league at Sounders Lanes Saturday Sept 10 and the entire family gets to bowl free from 10 amndashnoon
Yoursquoll soon see that Sounders Lanes youth bowling league offers more than other leagues for less money according to Steve Fontana bowling center man-ager
ldquoSounders Lanes junior leagues get a lot of extras with the weekly feerdquo says Fontana ldquoTheir shoes are always free we host fun tournaments for them and the holiday-themed parties are a big fa-voriterdquo
The $8 weekly league fee also covers all league equipment trophies and tour-nament fees (that typically cost more elsewhere)
Youth bowlers also get extra time to polish their skills After the league fin-ishes each Saturday they get a half-hour practice to work on their bowling skills or to work one-on-one with a coach ac-cording to Fontana
The Pee Wee league uses bumpers on its lanes to help make a childrsquos first bowling experience a successful one Pee Wees bowl one game a week for $3 Coaching is provided and children re-ceive awards at the end of the season
Juniors and Pee Wees begin play Saturday Sept 17 at 10 am For more information call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or stop by building 737
hellipincluding family sporting fun
See page 14 for more youth bowling information
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Arts amp CraftsEnter Army Digital Photography Contest
Show off your best digital photography mdash you may win a cash award The annual Army Digital Photography Contest is accepting entries through Oct 16 from eligible active duty military family members retirees and civilian personnel at JBLM
Find out how to submit your entries at httpsappsimcomarmymilAPPTRAC If you need additional assistance visit
your Arts amp Crafts Center at Lewis Main or call 253-967-5001
Work with hand and power tools in woodshopTake a beginning woodworking class at the Arts amp Crafts
Center at McChord and build a bench wall shelves or half-round wall table using both hand and power tools
Yoursquoll receive 12 hours of instruction and one month to complete your project The fee is $90 materials are an addi-tional cost Other woodworking classes are also available Call 253-982-6726 for more class information
McChord Community CenterEnter one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm to win big
The McChord Community Center invites you to sign up for a one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm Saturday Sept 24 with a light buffet and prizes that include $75 $100 and $300 gift cards
Registration is $15 and begins at 1 pm Play starts at 130 pm For more information call 253-982-07180719
Sell your goods at free garage saleGarage sales are made easy with the McChord Commu-
nity Center Sell or browse at the Express Store parking lot
Saturday Sept 17 9 amndash1 pm Bring your own table and set up early for free The parking lot is located between the BX and Commissary on 14th Street
Take adult piano lessonsHave you ever wanted to learn piano Nowrsquos the best time
Sign up for half-hour lessons offered Mondays 2ndash6 pm The cost is $20 per lesson Call 253-982-0718 to learn more
JBLM Golf CoursesSet up your tee time night or day
Making your next tee time at Eagles Pride Golf Course is as easy as A-B-C Simply register your name and a password on WebTrac online registration at JBLMmwrcom and you can schedule your next tee time any time of day or night with the automated system Sign up today
Try a round at Eagles Pride Golf Course Enjoy a relaxing game of golf at Eagles Pride Golf Course
Located just off I-5 at Exit 116 Eagles Pride provides the per-fect setting for a relaxing round The championship 27-hole course is also the perfect place to host your next tournament or unit organization day
Ask next time yoursquore at the course or call the pro shop at 253-967-6522 for details
Enter Skins tourney at Whispering Firs Golf CourseTry your swing in the Skins Game with a gross and net plus
deuce pot Saturday Sept 10 at Whispering Firs The cost is $12 plus greens fees Call 253-982-4927 for more info
Save with specials at Whispering Firsbull Save up to $8 at Whispering Firs with twilight golf starting
at noon throughout Septemberbull On Patriotrsquos Day Sunday Sept 11 active duty military per-
sonnel and their families pay only $11 for greens feesbull Check out the pro shop summer clearance Sept 18ndash25
Specials are for open play only and may not be used for tourna-ments outings or combined with other specials
Look whatrsquos happening in September all around JBLM
Food amp fun
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More than 50 tables of treasures will be for sale and you can shop till you drop from 9 amndash1 pm
While yoursquore there complete an event survey pull a lollipop from the lollipop tree and you could win a prize
Catch UFC 135 action at JBLMHeroes Sports Lounge at Lewis Main
is the place to catch UFC action on the big screen If you like combatives or just want to watch a good fight you donrsquot want to miss this On Saturday Sept 24 the doors open early and the fights start at 6 pm For more informa-tion call Cascade Community Center at 253-964-0331
Volunteer for BOSS Better Opportunities
for Single Servicemembers volunteers give back to their
community Through recreational events helping with other organiza-tions and seasonal projects BOSS vol-unteers help change the quality of life for many in the JBLM community
Recognized Armywide for its suc-cess the JBLM BOSS program has been renamed to include the Airmen of McChord Field and is the first in the Army to include members serving in other military branches
McChord has 16 units with two reps each to promote BOSS to active duty Airmen To find out how you can volun-teer your time call 253-967-5636
Attend Operation Rising Star
Check out the pipes on the most talented JBLM sing-ers at the Operation Rising Star contest Come out to the Cascade Community Centerrsquos Heroes Sports Lounge Thurs-days in September for singing enter-tainment Contestants will select songs based on the weekrsquos theme Thursdays Sept 8 15 and 22 with the final round on Sept 29
Food and beverages are available for purchase For more information call 253-967-2539
Find bargains at Flea MarketFind the perfect lamp for your home
or the paperback book yoursquove been looking for at the Fall Flea Market inside the MWR Fest Tent Saturday Sept 10
Discover even more happenings this month at JBLMmwrcom
SkatingSkate at AFC Arena
Skate and blade at the AFC Arena skat-ing rink Find exclusive skate times for Soldiers and Airmen civilian employ-ees teens strollers and tots and more Check out the deals and hours of opera-tion at JBLMmwrcom
For more details call 253-967-4458
Ride a trusty companion
We also take you
bull Mountain biking
bull Trail hiking
bull River rafting
bull High adventuring
amp more
Informationrental 253-967-77448282
Adventure Programs 253-967-6263
Adventures Unlimited (McChord
Field rentals) 253-982-22062303
Rifle Range 253-967-9803
Skeet Range 253-967-7056
Russell Landing Marina
253-967-2510
Paintball 253-912-8000
Scuba 253-967-3405
The Outdoor Recreation Program is here for you
We provide services to Soldiers Airmen family members amp sponsored friends
We also provide FRG unit amp squadron trips clinics camps rentals outdoor
store shooting ranges amp more
Wersquore located in Bldg 8050 Lewis North
amp Bldg 739 McChord Field
Drop in or call us today
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Family amp the homefront
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Bowl and party at JBLMEnjoy Sounders Lanes at McChord Field
with your own birthday party Par-ties include two hours of bowling with rental shoes a pizza soda and ice cream helium balloons napkins plates and cups mdash and even the par-ty invitations The cost is $5995 per lane Stop by or call 253-982-5954 to plan your party
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main of-fers three different packages starting at $10 per child Each pack come with two games of bowling with rental shoes soda ice cream cup balloons plates and cutlery mdash and three free games of bowling on the next visit for the birthday boy or girl Packages vary in price depending on your tastes and interests
For more information call 253-967-4661 or stop by and ask for a birthday party package brochure
CYS Services hosts parties tooThe McChord Youth Center offers a variety of
packages that each include complete tableware
items equipment setup and an inflatable bounce
house giant slide or obstacle course a rock climb-
ing tower or gaming rooms for play options
Each party option lasts an hour and a half
a staff member is present the entire time
Choose from themed parties gaming tourna-
ments climbing the outdoor rock wall and ad-
ditional activities Parties start at about $550
per youth
For more details call the youth center at
253-982-2203 during office hours or drop by
to talk with a staff member and see the enter-
tainment options
Plan a skating party at AFC ArenaFor roller-rink fun ask about booking a weekend
skating birthday party at AFC Arena at Lewis Main Catering is included in packages if you wish to eat more than a birthday cake
Packages include two hours of skating tables place settings balloons ice cream cups and invitations mdash plus a free skate pass for the birthday child on his or her next visit The basic package starts at $550 per childFor all the party options call 253-967-4458 or stop
by the skate office inside AFC Arena
More birthday entertainment choicesThe Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North offers
birthday party equipment and services in conjunction with Kidz-N-Motion They have it all mdash bouncy fun houses rock walls mazes gyms and slides plus popcorn cotton candy and snow cones When you mention Family amp MWR you receive a 10-percent discount
If you want even more ask about party entertainers mdash clowns magicians balloon artists face painters variety shows deejays and more (the discount does not apply to indi-vidual entertainers however some entertainers are included
in the discount packages)For more information call Kidz-N-Motion at
360-528-5439 or the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282
Rent your party equipmentYou also can rent party equipment from Adventures
Unlimited or the Northwest Adventure Center Choose from a large or small bouncy castle dunk tank party can-opies folding chairs folding tables and game sets (tug-of-war badminton horseshoes and more)Call Adventures Unlimited (McChord Field) at
253-982-22062303 or the Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North) at 253-967-82827744
W hy pay up to three times more for a birthday party package outside JBLM Find everything your children want mdash and more mdash all within Family amp MWR activities
We set up the food entertainment and table settings while you provide the guests a party theyrsquoll always remember
by Patti Jeffrey
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Family amp the homefront
Fun for youth at JBLM with Child Youth amp School ServicesMiddle schoolteen activities
Hey teens Start off the school year with these events at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main Back-to-school Hail and Farewell Meet and recognize new friends celebrate birthdays and say goodbye to youth who are PCSing or moving (Friday Sept 16 330ndash430 pm)
Before-school program Breakfast is served for youth in grades 6ndash8 the program opens at 530 am Buses pick up from the program Students must be enrolled at Woodbrook Middle School
Harrison Prep or Mann Middle School Program is fee-based
Back-to-school dances Middle school students are invited to a dance to cel-ebrate the start of a new school year Fri-day Sept 23 7ndash9 pm The high school dance is Friday Sept 30 8ndash11 pm
Middle school studentsteens must be registered with CYS Services For more information about these events call
253-967-4441
Whatever your childrsquos interest SKIESUnlimited has a class
Join SKIESUnlimited for a wonderful new school year The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers fun educational classes for youth of all ages Classes are offered monthly at Lewis Main and Mc-Chord Field and include dance gym-nastics karate boxing science theatre art mommy-and-me options and many
more For a schedule and enrollment go to JBLMmwrcom (click on WebTrac and type keyword ldquoSKIES)rdquo
Kick off the year with sportsFrom soccer and wrestling to football
and cheerleading CYS Services has it all Youth sports are open to all ages and abilities so check out the calendar at JBLMmwrcom For registration infor-mation call 253-966-CYSS
Family Child Care providers needed for JBLM youth
As a Family Child Care provider you can earn up to $2000 a month while making a difference in kidsrsquo lives FCC recently held a Provider Appreciation Night mdash a fun-filled evening of laser tag proving providers and staffers work as a team both on and off the job They strive to provide quality care for families at JBLM If yoursquore interested in joining the team call 253-967-3039 for information on certification training
Itrsquos back-to-school time
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Register for classes sports hourly care
and more with WebTrac Children
must be registered with CYS Services to
participate
Bowling fun with EDGEJBLM youth are invited to Experience De-
velop Grow Excel EDGE offers art fitness life skills and adventure activities Children ages 6ndash10 are invited to try EDGE bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main Details and regis-tration for CYSS-registered youth is through WebTrac at JBLMmwrcom
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Itrsquos back-to-school time
Trucks
Trucks and more
TruckswwwNWMSROCKScom
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Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
2
3
4
5
6
See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
1
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Family amp the homefront ampGrow thri ve
with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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ampGrow thri ve
The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
I
Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
1
2
1
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
2 3
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
3
4
5
6
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011
challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR phone guideMWR facility Location Phone number
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
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Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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Feast on German foodPile your plate high with Bavarian favorites at the
all-you-can-eat German Buffet Thursday Sept 15 5ndash8 pm at American Lake Community Center at Lewis North Fill up on schnitzel bratwurst and more
The cost is $1495 for adults $695 for children ages 4ndash10 This event is a JBLM favorite and reservations are strongly rec-ommended call 253-964-1209
The Bistro at Russell Landing offers Italian-style diningEnjoy a tasty lunch at the Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis North
Select from sandwiches salads pizza and more Try the Monte Cris-to or pick your favorite toppings for a made-to-order pizza Open for
lunch daily the Bistro offers quick curbside service if you donrsquot have time to sit and eat while enjoying the view of American Lake Call
253-964-2813 and your to-go bag will be waiting for youDinner is served Thursday through Saturday reservations are avail-able Try customer favorites mdash fried asparagus and fried calamari ap-
petizers mdash before you order pizza chicken dishes desserts and more Check out the full menu at JBLMmwrcom
Itrsquos Finally FridayKick off your weekend right with draft deals cheap eats and karaoke at Heroes Sports Lounge Grab your friends and coworkers and head to
the Finally Friday celebration from 4ndash9 pm For more information call 253-964-0331 While yoursquore at Heroes play ldquoiPlay iWin Bingordquo to see how much you can win
McChord Club offers good eats club member discountsCome into the club and get weekday specials at Globemaster Grill plus extras for club members Ask about becoming a club member to
get in on exclusive savings or visit afclubsnet for detailsPlan on enjoying these September specialsbull A free appreciation dinner is being held Tuesday Sept 20 5ndash7 pm for
club members only Family club members pay $5bull Members can buy two-for-one steak dinners Friday Sept 30 Enjoy both
dinners for only $1495 Nonmembers are welcome to dine with the regular menu the dining room is open every Friday 5ndash8 pm
bull Club members get free food in Globemaster Grill Fridays 5ndash6 pmbull Globemaster Grill is open for lunch weekdays 11 amndash1 pm and
offers Two-fer Tuesdays Wednesday Hump Day special and daily buffetsbull Everyone is welcome to Wednesdayrsquos All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar
430ndash6 pm Members pay $3 nonmembers pay $6For more information call the club at 253-982-5581
Plan for major feasting at the annual Oktoberfest at Lewis Main Saturday Oct 1 11 amndash10 pm in the MWR Fest
Tent next to the bowling center See page 25 for details
Sgt 1st Class Gwinnup likes fresh grilled chicken salad from Bowl Arena
Lanes Strike Zone Cafeacute for lunch
Food amp fun
Patti Jeffrey
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McChord Airmen devour oven-fresh pizza at
Sounders Lanes Strike Zone Snack Bar
Order a tasty meal at your JBLM bowling centersrsquo ldquoStrike Zonerdquo
Whether yoursquore playing inside or outside your bowling center ldquoStrike Zonerdquo dining areas are only a few steps away for satisfy-
ing your hunger cravingsAt Lewis Main the Strike Zone Cafeacute in Bowl Arena Lanes serves lunch dinner and snacks such as burgers sandwiches pizza salads
starters and sides Daily specials include a bowl of soup sandwich and refillable fountain soda
The eating area is wide open with enough seating for both regular customers and large parties Customers in wheelchairs and parents
with strollers are also easily accommodatedThe Strike Zone Cafeacute is open seven days a week Call 253-967-4661 for more information
At McChord Field the Strike Zone Snack Bar inside Sounders Lanes offers hearty meals for lunch and dinner Try the daily specials un-
like any other snack bar such as beef stroganoff Swedish meatballs chicken bulgogi grilled turkey burger on sourdough barbecued pork
rib sandwich pork chop dinner egg rolls rice and more Order the daily specials such as $150 Wednesdays save money on combo meals and get free soda refills
Not only does it offer daily specials the Strike Zone also offers these great extras
bull Indulge in yummy made-to-order shakes in a variety of flavorsbull Order by phone and have your food ready to pick up if yoursquore in a
hurry Call 253-982-5372bull Make your next party fun and easy by having the Strike Zone cater
it in-houseThe Strike Zone Snack bar is open seven days a week For more
information call 253-982-5954
Ursula Buford
Patti Jeffrey
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Food amp fun
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Bowlers take advantage of specials for group fun and good times at Bowl Arena Lanes
JBLM bowling centers promote the idea that anyone can join a league
no matter what your skill level is At Sounders Lanes (McChord Field)
choose frombull Sunday Night Mixed Fours pinsplit-
ters league at 530 pm with at least one female per team
bull Monday Morning Womenrsquos league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Monday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
bull Tuesday AREWs league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Tuesday Tin Cup league at 6 pm with four-person teams
bull Thursday mixed fours CESDPW league at 430 pm with at least one female per team
bull Thursday Night Mixed Fours league at 7 pm with at least one female per team
bull Friday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main is currently signing up for mixed leagues on Tuesday Thursday Friday and Sun-day evenings Friday Night Moon-lighters and Saturday morning youth league
If you wish to join a league stop by the front counter or call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or Bowl Arena Lanes at 253-967-4661
Compete in team bowlingSounders Lanes 9-Pin No-Tap Team
Tournament is Saturday Sept 10 Check in at noon Reserve your spot call 253-982-5954
Bowling specials for everyoneBoth bowling centers offer discounts
and deals such as 75-cent game days for retirees $150 bowling days piz-za-and-bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes Thunder Alley at Sounders Lanes and much more
Look for all the details under bowl-ing at JBLMmwrcom
League bowling is for everyonehellip
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Junior leaguers win awardsAt Bowl Arena Lanesrsquo 2011
awards tournament culminating 34 weeks of junior league bowling individuals and teams were recog-nized for their accomplishments
The bowling center had 157 bowlers who competed in 12 tour-naments Eighty-seven awards were given with 30 taking first place 24 second place and 11 third place in local and state tourna-ments
Janet Foster Bowl Arena Lanes manager says ldquoOne of the great accomplishments a youth bowler can achieve is establishing an all-time record at their bowling cen-ter For the fourth consecutive year another [JBLM] bowler adds their name to the All-Time Leader Board Corina Buttram from Storm raised the bar by bowling the first two 700 series for a girl Corinarsquos mother set the all-time high series for Bantams mdash the oldest record on the board going back 30 yearsrdquo
For the complete list of winners visit JBLMmwrcom under Bowl Arena Lanes
League bowling is for everyonehellip
Families of junior leaguers can bowl free 10 amndashnoon Saturday Sept 10 at Sounders Lanes
Tots to teens can bowl for sport and pleasure
Turn your children on to a sport thatrsquos worry-free rewarding and fun
Register your children ages 4ndash18 for the youth bowling league or the Pee Wee league at Sounders Lanes Saturday Sept 10 and the entire family gets to bowl free from 10 amndashnoon
Yoursquoll soon see that Sounders Lanes youth bowling league offers more than other leagues for less money according to Steve Fontana bowling center man-ager
ldquoSounders Lanes junior leagues get a lot of extras with the weekly feerdquo says Fontana ldquoTheir shoes are always free we host fun tournaments for them and the holiday-themed parties are a big fa-voriterdquo
The $8 weekly league fee also covers all league equipment trophies and tour-nament fees (that typically cost more elsewhere)
Youth bowlers also get extra time to polish their skills After the league fin-ishes each Saturday they get a half-hour practice to work on their bowling skills or to work one-on-one with a coach ac-cording to Fontana
The Pee Wee league uses bumpers on its lanes to help make a childrsquos first bowling experience a successful one Pee Wees bowl one game a week for $3 Coaching is provided and children re-ceive awards at the end of the season
Juniors and Pee Wees begin play Saturday Sept 17 at 10 am For more information call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or stop by building 737
hellipincluding family sporting fun
See page 14 for more youth bowling information
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Arts amp CraftsEnter Army Digital Photography Contest
Show off your best digital photography mdash you may win a cash award The annual Army Digital Photography Contest is accepting entries through Oct 16 from eligible active duty military family members retirees and civilian personnel at JBLM
Find out how to submit your entries at httpsappsimcomarmymilAPPTRAC If you need additional assistance visit
your Arts amp Crafts Center at Lewis Main or call 253-967-5001
Work with hand and power tools in woodshopTake a beginning woodworking class at the Arts amp Crafts
Center at McChord and build a bench wall shelves or half-round wall table using both hand and power tools
Yoursquoll receive 12 hours of instruction and one month to complete your project The fee is $90 materials are an addi-tional cost Other woodworking classes are also available Call 253-982-6726 for more class information
McChord Community CenterEnter one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm to win big
The McChord Community Center invites you to sign up for a one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm Saturday Sept 24 with a light buffet and prizes that include $75 $100 and $300 gift cards
Registration is $15 and begins at 1 pm Play starts at 130 pm For more information call 253-982-07180719
Sell your goods at free garage saleGarage sales are made easy with the McChord Commu-
nity Center Sell or browse at the Express Store parking lot
Saturday Sept 17 9 amndash1 pm Bring your own table and set up early for free The parking lot is located between the BX and Commissary on 14th Street
Take adult piano lessonsHave you ever wanted to learn piano Nowrsquos the best time
Sign up for half-hour lessons offered Mondays 2ndash6 pm The cost is $20 per lesson Call 253-982-0718 to learn more
JBLM Golf CoursesSet up your tee time night or day
Making your next tee time at Eagles Pride Golf Course is as easy as A-B-C Simply register your name and a password on WebTrac online registration at JBLMmwrcom and you can schedule your next tee time any time of day or night with the automated system Sign up today
Try a round at Eagles Pride Golf Course Enjoy a relaxing game of golf at Eagles Pride Golf Course
Located just off I-5 at Exit 116 Eagles Pride provides the per-fect setting for a relaxing round The championship 27-hole course is also the perfect place to host your next tournament or unit organization day
Ask next time yoursquore at the course or call the pro shop at 253-967-6522 for details
Enter Skins tourney at Whispering Firs Golf CourseTry your swing in the Skins Game with a gross and net plus
deuce pot Saturday Sept 10 at Whispering Firs The cost is $12 plus greens fees Call 253-982-4927 for more info
Save with specials at Whispering Firsbull Save up to $8 at Whispering Firs with twilight golf starting
at noon throughout Septemberbull On Patriotrsquos Day Sunday Sept 11 active duty military per-
sonnel and their families pay only $11 for greens feesbull Check out the pro shop summer clearance Sept 18ndash25
Specials are for open play only and may not be used for tourna-ments outings or combined with other specials
Look whatrsquos happening in September all around JBLM
Food amp fun
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More than 50 tables of treasures will be for sale and you can shop till you drop from 9 amndash1 pm
While yoursquore there complete an event survey pull a lollipop from the lollipop tree and you could win a prize
Catch UFC 135 action at JBLMHeroes Sports Lounge at Lewis Main
is the place to catch UFC action on the big screen If you like combatives or just want to watch a good fight you donrsquot want to miss this On Saturday Sept 24 the doors open early and the fights start at 6 pm For more informa-tion call Cascade Community Center at 253-964-0331
Volunteer for BOSS Better Opportunities
for Single Servicemembers volunteers give back to their
community Through recreational events helping with other organiza-tions and seasonal projects BOSS vol-unteers help change the quality of life for many in the JBLM community
Recognized Armywide for its suc-cess the JBLM BOSS program has been renamed to include the Airmen of McChord Field and is the first in the Army to include members serving in other military branches
McChord has 16 units with two reps each to promote BOSS to active duty Airmen To find out how you can volun-teer your time call 253-967-5636
Attend Operation Rising Star
Check out the pipes on the most talented JBLM sing-ers at the Operation Rising Star contest Come out to the Cascade Community Centerrsquos Heroes Sports Lounge Thurs-days in September for singing enter-tainment Contestants will select songs based on the weekrsquos theme Thursdays Sept 8 15 and 22 with the final round on Sept 29
Food and beverages are available for purchase For more information call 253-967-2539
Find bargains at Flea MarketFind the perfect lamp for your home
or the paperback book yoursquove been looking for at the Fall Flea Market inside the MWR Fest Tent Saturday Sept 10
Discover even more happenings this month at JBLMmwrcom
SkatingSkate at AFC Arena
Skate and blade at the AFC Arena skat-ing rink Find exclusive skate times for Soldiers and Airmen civilian employ-ees teens strollers and tots and more Check out the deals and hours of opera-tion at JBLMmwrcom
For more details call 253-967-4458
Ride a trusty companion
We also take you
bull Mountain biking
bull Trail hiking
bull River rafting
bull High adventuring
amp more
Informationrental 253-967-77448282
Adventure Programs 253-967-6263
Adventures Unlimited (McChord
Field rentals) 253-982-22062303
Rifle Range 253-967-9803
Skeet Range 253-967-7056
Russell Landing Marina
253-967-2510
Paintball 253-912-8000
Scuba 253-967-3405
The Outdoor Recreation Program is here for you
We provide services to Soldiers Airmen family members amp sponsored friends
We also provide FRG unit amp squadron trips clinics camps rentals outdoor
store shooting ranges amp more
Wersquore located in Bldg 8050 Lewis North
amp Bldg 739 McChord Field
Drop in or call us today
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Family amp the homefront
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Bowl and party at JBLMEnjoy Sounders Lanes at McChord Field
with your own birthday party Par-ties include two hours of bowling with rental shoes a pizza soda and ice cream helium balloons napkins plates and cups mdash and even the par-ty invitations The cost is $5995 per lane Stop by or call 253-982-5954 to plan your party
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main of-fers three different packages starting at $10 per child Each pack come with two games of bowling with rental shoes soda ice cream cup balloons plates and cutlery mdash and three free games of bowling on the next visit for the birthday boy or girl Packages vary in price depending on your tastes and interests
For more information call 253-967-4661 or stop by and ask for a birthday party package brochure
CYS Services hosts parties tooThe McChord Youth Center offers a variety of
packages that each include complete tableware
items equipment setup and an inflatable bounce
house giant slide or obstacle course a rock climb-
ing tower or gaming rooms for play options
Each party option lasts an hour and a half
a staff member is present the entire time
Choose from themed parties gaming tourna-
ments climbing the outdoor rock wall and ad-
ditional activities Parties start at about $550
per youth
For more details call the youth center at
253-982-2203 during office hours or drop by
to talk with a staff member and see the enter-
tainment options
Plan a skating party at AFC ArenaFor roller-rink fun ask about booking a weekend
skating birthday party at AFC Arena at Lewis Main Catering is included in packages if you wish to eat more than a birthday cake
Packages include two hours of skating tables place settings balloons ice cream cups and invitations mdash plus a free skate pass for the birthday child on his or her next visit The basic package starts at $550 per childFor all the party options call 253-967-4458 or stop
by the skate office inside AFC Arena
More birthday entertainment choicesThe Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North offers
birthday party equipment and services in conjunction with Kidz-N-Motion They have it all mdash bouncy fun houses rock walls mazes gyms and slides plus popcorn cotton candy and snow cones When you mention Family amp MWR you receive a 10-percent discount
If you want even more ask about party entertainers mdash clowns magicians balloon artists face painters variety shows deejays and more (the discount does not apply to indi-vidual entertainers however some entertainers are included
in the discount packages)For more information call Kidz-N-Motion at
360-528-5439 or the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282
Rent your party equipmentYou also can rent party equipment from Adventures
Unlimited or the Northwest Adventure Center Choose from a large or small bouncy castle dunk tank party can-opies folding chairs folding tables and game sets (tug-of-war badminton horseshoes and more)Call Adventures Unlimited (McChord Field) at
253-982-22062303 or the Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North) at 253-967-82827744
W hy pay up to three times more for a birthday party package outside JBLM Find everything your children want mdash and more mdash all within Family amp MWR activities
We set up the food entertainment and table settings while you provide the guests a party theyrsquoll always remember
by Patti Jeffrey
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Family amp the homefront
Fun for youth at JBLM with Child Youth amp School ServicesMiddle schoolteen activities
Hey teens Start off the school year with these events at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main Back-to-school Hail and Farewell Meet and recognize new friends celebrate birthdays and say goodbye to youth who are PCSing or moving (Friday Sept 16 330ndash430 pm)
Before-school program Breakfast is served for youth in grades 6ndash8 the program opens at 530 am Buses pick up from the program Students must be enrolled at Woodbrook Middle School
Harrison Prep or Mann Middle School Program is fee-based
Back-to-school dances Middle school students are invited to a dance to cel-ebrate the start of a new school year Fri-day Sept 23 7ndash9 pm The high school dance is Friday Sept 30 8ndash11 pm
Middle school studentsteens must be registered with CYS Services For more information about these events call
253-967-4441
Whatever your childrsquos interest SKIESUnlimited has a class
Join SKIESUnlimited for a wonderful new school year The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers fun educational classes for youth of all ages Classes are offered monthly at Lewis Main and Mc-Chord Field and include dance gym-nastics karate boxing science theatre art mommy-and-me options and many
more For a schedule and enrollment go to JBLMmwrcom (click on WebTrac and type keyword ldquoSKIES)rdquo
Kick off the year with sportsFrom soccer and wrestling to football
and cheerleading CYS Services has it all Youth sports are open to all ages and abilities so check out the calendar at JBLMmwrcom For registration infor-mation call 253-966-CYSS
Family Child Care providers needed for JBLM youth
As a Family Child Care provider you can earn up to $2000 a month while making a difference in kidsrsquo lives FCC recently held a Provider Appreciation Night mdash a fun-filled evening of laser tag proving providers and staffers work as a team both on and off the job They strive to provide quality care for families at JBLM If yoursquore interested in joining the team call 253-967-3039 for information on certification training
Itrsquos back-to-school time
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Register for classes sports hourly care
and more with WebTrac Children
must be registered with CYS Services to
participate
Bowling fun with EDGEJBLM youth are invited to Experience De-
velop Grow Excel EDGE offers art fitness life skills and adventure activities Children ages 6ndash10 are invited to try EDGE bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main Details and regis-tration for CYSS-registered youth is through WebTrac at JBLMmwrcom
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Itrsquos back-to-school time
Trucks
Trucks and more
TruckswwwNWMSROCKScom
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Rick Schatz
Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
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3
4
5
6
See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
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Family amp the homefront ampGrow thri ve
with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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ampGrow thri ve
The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
I
Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
1
2
1
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
2 3
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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4
5
6
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
4 65
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011
challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
L
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
Bldg 552Bldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller Hall
Bldg 2166 Liggett Ave Bldg 2275 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 8300 American Lake Ave Bldg 2402 Bitar AveBldg 2095 Bitar AveBldg 2094 Bitar AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 100 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 6396 Garcia BlvdBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 6995 Jackson AveBldg 6993 Jackson AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 578 580Bldg 3032Bldg 3032Bldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 8589 American Lake AveBldg 8587 American Lake AveBldg 8584 American Lake AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 8197 American Lake DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 6398 Garcia BlvdBldg 2021C Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 9037 Gardner LoopBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2295 12th amp Bitar
Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
Bldg 2109 N 10th StBldg 3271 2nd Div DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2109 N 10th St Bldg 851
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MWR facility Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Community Center
Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
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Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
Bldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2022 Liggett Ave amp DivBldg 9993 Garfield StKeeler Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 729Bldg 726Bldg 736Bldg 2160 Liggett AveMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 3759 Stryker AveBldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichSoldiers Field HouseBldg 11596 D St amp 41st DivBldg 11596 D St amp 41st Div
253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
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253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
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Feast on German foodPile your plate high with Bavarian favorites at the
all-you-can-eat German Buffet Thursday Sept 15 5ndash8 pm at American Lake Community Center at Lewis North Fill up on schnitzel bratwurst and more
The cost is $1495 for adults $695 for children ages 4ndash10 This event is a JBLM favorite and reservations are strongly rec-ommended call 253-964-1209
The Bistro at Russell Landing offers Italian-style diningEnjoy a tasty lunch at the Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis North
Select from sandwiches salads pizza and more Try the Monte Cris-to or pick your favorite toppings for a made-to-order pizza Open for
lunch daily the Bistro offers quick curbside service if you donrsquot have time to sit and eat while enjoying the view of American Lake Call
253-964-2813 and your to-go bag will be waiting for youDinner is served Thursday through Saturday reservations are avail-able Try customer favorites mdash fried asparagus and fried calamari ap-
petizers mdash before you order pizza chicken dishes desserts and more Check out the full menu at JBLMmwrcom
Itrsquos Finally FridayKick off your weekend right with draft deals cheap eats and karaoke at Heroes Sports Lounge Grab your friends and coworkers and head to
the Finally Friday celebration from 4ndash9 pm For more information call 253-964-0331 While yoursquore at Heroes play ldquoiPlay iWin Bingordquo to see how much you can win
McChord Club offers good eats club member discountsCome into the club and get weekday specials at Globemaster Grill plus extras for club members Ask about becoming a club member to
get in on exclusive savings or visit afclubsnet for detailsPlan on enjoying these September specialsbull A free appreciation dinner is being held Tuesday Sept 20 5ndash7 pm for
club members only Family club members pay $5bull Members can buy two-for-one steak dinners Friday Sept 30 Enjoy both
dinners for only $1495 Nonmembers are welcome to dine with the regular menu the dining room is open every Friday 5ndash8 pm
bull Club members get free food in Globemaster Grill Fridays 5ndash6 pmbull Globemaster Grill is open for lunch weekdays 11 amndash1 pm and
offers Two-fer Tuesdays Wednesday Hump Day special and daily buffetsbull Everyone is welcome to Wednesdayrsquos All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar
430ndash6 pm Members pay $3 nonmembers pay $6For more information call the club at 253-982-5581
Plan for major feasting at the annual Oktoberfest at Lewis Main Saturday Oct 1 11 amndash10 pm in the MWR Fest
Tent next to the bowling center See page 25 for details
Sgt 1st Class Gwinnup likes fresh grilled chicken salad from Bowl Arena
Lanes Strike Zone Cafeacute for lunch
Food amp fun
Patti Jeffrey
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McChord Airmen devour oven-fresh pizza at
Sounders Lanes Strike Zone Snack Bar
Order a tasty meal at your JBLM bowling centersrsquo ldquoStrike Zonerdquo
Whether yoursquore playing inside or outside your bowling center ldquoStrike Zonerdquo dining areas are only a few steps away for satisfy-
ing your hunger cravingsAt Lewis Main the Strike Zone Cafeacute in Bowl Arena Lanes serves lunch dinner and snacks such as burgers sandwiches pizza salads
starters and sides Daily specials include a bowl of soup sandwich and refillable fountain soda
The eating area is wide open with enough seating for both regular customers and large parties Customers in wheelchairs and parents
with strollers are also easily accommodatedThe Strike Zone Cafeacute is open seven days a week Call 253-967-4661 for more information
At McChord Field the Strike Zone Snack Bar inside Sounders Lanes offers hearty meals for lunch and dinner Try the daily specials un-
like any other snack bar such as beef stroganoff Swedish meatballs chicken bulgogi grilled turkey burger on sourdough barbecued pork
rib sandwich pork chop dinner egg rolls rice and more Order the daily specials such as $150 Wednesdays save money on combo meals and get free soda refills
Not only does it offer daily specials the Strike Zone also offers these great extras
bull Indulge in yummy made-to-order shakes in a variety of flavorsbull Order by phone and have your food ready to pick up if yoursquore in a
hurry Call 253-982-5372bull Make your next party fun and easy by having the Strike Zone cater
it in-houseThe Strike Zone Snack bar is open seven days a week For more
information call 253-982-5954
Ursula Buford
Patti Jeffrey
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Food amp fun
Ursula Buford
Bowlers take advantage of specials for group fun and good times at Bowl Arena Lanes
JBLM bowling centers promote the idea that anyone can join a league
no matter what your skill level is At Sounders Lanes (McChord Field)
choose frombull Sunday Night Mixed Fours pinsplit-
ters league at 530 pm with at least one female per team
bull Monday Morning Womenrsquos league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Monday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
bull Tuesday AREWs league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Tuesday Tin Cup league at 6 pm with four-person teams
bull Thursday mixed fours CESDPW league at 430 pm with at least one female per team
bull Thursday Night Mixed Fours league at 7 pm with at least one female per team
bull Friday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main is currently signing up for mixed leagues on Tuesday Thursday Friday and Sun-day evenings Friday Night Moon-lighters and Saturday morning youth league
If you wish to join a league stop by the front counter or call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or Bowl Arena Lanes at 253-967-4661
Compete in team bowlingSounders Lanes 9-Pin No-Tap Team
Tournament is Saturday Sept 10 Check in at noon Reserve your spot call 253-982-5954
Bowling specials for everyoneBoth bowling centers offer discounts
and deals such as 75-cent game days for retirees $150 bowling days piz-za-and-bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes Thunder Alley at Sounders Lanes and much more
Look for all the details under bowl-ing at JBLMmwrcom
League bowling is for everyonehellip
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Junior leaguers win awardsAt Bowl Arena Lanesrsquo 2011
awards tournament culminating 34 weeks of junior league bowling individuals and teams were recog-nized for their accomplishments
The bowling center had 157 bowlers who competed in 12 tour-naments Eighty-seven awards were given with 30 taking first place 24 second place and 11 third place in local and state tourna-ments
Janet Foster Bowl Arena Lanes manager says ldquoOne of the great accomplishments a youth bowler can achieve is establishing an all-time record at their bowling cen-ter For the fourth consecutive year another [JBLM] bowler adds their name to the All-Time Leader Board Corina Buttram from Storm raised the bar by bowling the first two 700 series for a girl Corinarsquos mother set the all-time high series for Bantams mdash the oldest record on the board going back 30 yearsrdquo
For the complete list of winners visit JBLMmwrcom under Bowl Arena Lanes
League bowling is for everyonehellip
Families of junior leaguers can bowl free 10 amndashnoon Saturday Sept 10 at Sounders Lanes
Tots to teens can bowl for sport and pleasure
Turn your children on to a sport thatrsquos worry-free rewarding and fun
Register your children ages 4ndash18 for the youth bowling league or the Pee Wee league at Sounders Lanes Saturday Sept 10 and the entire family gets to bowl free from 10 amndashnoon
Yoursquoll soon see that Sounders Lanes youth bowling league offers more than other leagues for less money according to Steve Fontana bowling center man-ager
ldquoSounders Lanes junior leagues get a lot of extras with the weekly feerdquo says Fontana ldquoTheir shoes are always free we host fun tournaments for them and the holiday-themed parties are a big fa-voriterdquo
The $8 weekly league fee also covers all league equipment trophies and tour-nament fees (that typically cost more elsewhere)
Youth bowlers also get extra time to polish their skills After the league fin-ishes each Saturday they get a half-hour practice to work on their bowling skills or to work one-on-one with a coach ac-cording to Fontana
The Pee Wee league uses bumpers on its lanes to help make a childrsquos first bowling experience a successful one Pee Wees bowl one game a week for $3 Coaching is provided and children re-ceive awards at the end of the season
Juniors and Pee Wees begin play Saturday Sept 17 at 10 am For more information call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or stop by building 737
hellipincluding family sporting fun
See page 14 for more youth bowling information
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Arts amp CraftsEnter Army Digital Photography Contest
Show off your best digital photography mdash you may win a cash award The annual Army Digital Photography Contest is accepting entries through Oct 16 from eligible active duty military family members retirees and civilian personnel at JBLM
Find out how to submit your entries at httpsappsimcomarmymilAPPTRAC If you need additional assistance visit
your Arts amp Crafts Center at Lewis Main or call 253-967-5001
Work with hand and power tools in woodshopTake a beginning woodworking class at the Arts amp Crafts
Center at McChord and build a bench wall shelves or half-round wall table using both hand and power tools
Yoursquoll receive 12 hours of instruction and one month to complete your project The fee is $90 materials are an addi-tional cost Other woodworking classes are also available Call 253-982-6726 for more class information
McChord Community CenterEnter one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm to win big
The McChord Community Center invites you to sign up for a one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm Saturday Sept 24 with a light buffet and prizes that include $75 $100 and $300 gift cards
Registration is $15 and begins at 1 pm Play starts at 130 pm For more information call 253-982-07180719
Sell your goods at free garage saleGarage sales are made easy with the McChord Commu-
nity Center Sell or browse at the Express Store parking lot
Saturday Sept 17 9 amndash1 pm Bring your own table and set up early for free The parking lot is located between the BX and Commissary on 14th Street
Take adult piano lessonsHave you ever wanted to learn piano Nowrsquos the best time
Sign up for half-hour lessons offered Mondays 2ndash6 pm The cost is $20 per lesson Call 253-982-0718 to learn more
JBLM Golf CoursesSet up your tee time night or day
Making your next tee time at Eagles Pride Golf Course is as easy as A-B-C Simply register your name and a password on WebTrac online registration at JBLMmwrcom and you can schedule your next tee time any time of day or night with the automated system Sign up today
Try a round at Eagles Pride Golf Course Enjoy a relaxing game of golf at Eagles Pride Golf Course
Located just off I-5 at Exit 116 Eagles Pride provides the per-fect setting for a relaxing round The championship 27-hole course is also the perfect place to host your next tournament or unit organization day
Ask next time yoursquore at the course or call the pro shop at 253-967-6522 for details
Enter Skins tourney at Whispering Firs Golf CourseTry your swing in the Skins Game with a gross and net plus
deuce pot Saturday Sept 10 at Whispering Firs The cost is $12 plus greens fees Call 253-982-4927 for more info
Save with specials at Whispering Firsbull Save up to $8 at Whispering Firs with twilight golf starting
at noon throughout Septemberbull On Patriotrsquos Day Sunday Sept 11 active duty military per-
sonnel and their families pay only $11 for greens feesbull Check out the pro shop summer clearance Sept 18ndash25
Specials are for open play only and may not be used for tourna-ments outings or combined with other specials
Look whatrsquos happening in September all around JBLM
Food amp fun
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More than 50 tables of treasures will be for sale and you can shop till you drop from 9 amndash1 pm
While yoursquore there complete an event survey pull a lollipop from the lollipop tree and you could win a prize
Catch UFC 135 action at JBLMHeroes Sports Lounge at Lewis Main
is the place to catch UFC action on the big screen If you like combatives or just want to watch a good fight you donrsquot want to miss this On Saturday Sept 24 the doors open early and the fights start at 6 pm For more informa-tion call Cascade Community Center at 253-964-0331
Volunteer for BOSS Better Opportunities
for Single Servicemembers volunteers give back to their
community Through recreational events helping with other organiza-tions and seasonal projects BOSS vol-unteers help change the quality of life for many in the JBLM community
Recognized Armywide for its suc-cess the JBLM BOSS program has been renamed to include the Airmen of McChord Field and is the first in the Army to include members serving in other military branches
McChord has 16 units with two reps each to promote BOSS to active duty Airmen To find out how you can volun-teer your time call 253-967-5636
Attend Operation Rising Star
Check out the pipes on the most talented JBLM sing-ers at the Operation Rising Star contest Come out to the Cascade Community Centerrsquos Heroes Sports Lounge Thurs-days in September for singing enter-tainment Contestants will select songs based on the weekrsquos theme Thursdays Sept 8 15 and 22 with the final round on Sept 29
Food and beverages are available for purchase For more information call 253-967-2539
Find bargains at Flea MarketFind the perfect lamp for your home
or the paperback book yoursquove been looking for at the Fall Flea Market inside the MWR Fest Tent Saturday Sept 10
Discover even more happenings this month at JBLMmwrcom
SkatingSkate at AFC Arena
Skate and blade at the AFC Arena skat-ing rink Find exclusive skate times for Soldiers and Airmen civilian employ-ees teens strollers and tots and more Check out the deals and hours of opera-tion at JBLMmwrcom
For more details call 253-967-4458
Ride a trusty companion
We also take you
bull Mountain biking
bull Trail hiking
bull River rafting
bull High adventuring
amp more
Informationrental 253-967-77448282
Adventure Programs 253-967-6263
Adventures Unlimited (McChord
Field rentals) 253-982-22062303
Rifle Range 253-967-9803
Skeet Range 253-967-7056
Russell Landing Marina
253-967-2510
Paintball 253-912-8000
Scuba 253-967-3405
The Outdoor Recreation Program is here for you
We provide services to Soldiers Airmen family members amp sponsored friends
We also provide FRG unit amp squadron trips clinics camps rentals outdoor
store shooting ranges amp more
Wersquore located in Bldg 8050 Lewis North
amp Bldg 739 McChord Field
Drop in or call us today
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Family amp the homefront
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Bowl and party at JBLMEnjoy Sounders Lanes at McChord Field
with your own birthday party Par-ties include two hours of bowling with rental shoes a pizza soda and ice cream helium balloons napkins plates and cups mdash and even the par-ty invitations The cost is $5995 per lane Stop by or call 253-982-5954 to plan your party
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main of-fers three different packages starting at $10 per child Each pack come with two games of bowling with rental shoes soda ice cream cup balloons plates and cutlery mdash and three free games of bowling on the next visit for the birthday boy or girl Packages vary in price depending on your tastes and interests
For more information call 253-967-4661 or stop by and ask for a birthday party package brochure
CYS Services hosts parties tooThe McChord Youth Center offers a variety of
packages that each include complete tableware
items equipment setup and an inflatable bounce
house giant slide or obstacle course a rock climb-
ing tower or gaming rooms for play options
Each party option lasts an hour and a half
a staff member is present the entire time
Choose from themed parties gaming tourna-
ments climbing the outdoor rock wall and ad-
ditional activities Parties start at about $550
per youth
For more details call the youth center at
253-982-2203 during office hours or drop by
to talk with a staff member and see the enter-
tainment options
Plan a skating party at AFC ArenaFor roller-rink fun ask about booking a weekend
skating birthday party at AFC Arena at Lewis Main Catering is included in packages if you wish to eat more than a birthday cake
Packages include two hours of skating tables place settings balloons ice cream cups and invitations mdash plus a free skate pass for the birthday child on his or her next visit The basic package starts at $550 per childFor all the party options call 253-967-4458 or stop
by the skate office inside AFC Arena
More birthday entertainment choicesThe Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North offers
birthday party equipment and services in conjunction with Kidz-N-Motion They have it all mdash bouncy fun houses rock walls mazes gyms and slides plus popcorn cotton candy and snow cones When you mention Family amp MWR you receive a 10-percent discount
If you want even more ask about party entertainers mdash clowns magicians balloon artists face painters variety shows deejays and more (the discount does not apply to indi-vidual entertainers however some entertainers are included
in the discount packages)For more information call Kidz-N-Motion at
360-528-5439 or the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282
Rent your party equipmentYou also can rent party equipment from Adventures
Unlimited or the Northwest Adventure Center Choose from a large or small bouncy castle dunk tank party can-opies folding chairs folding tables and game sets (tug-of-war badminton horseshoes and more)Call Adventures Unlimited (McChord Field) at
253-982-22062303 or the Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North) at 253-967-82827744
W hy pay up to three times more for a birthday party package outside JBLM Find everything your children want mdash and more mdash all within Family amp MWR activities
We set up the food entertainment and table settings while you provide the guests a party theyrsquoll always remember
by Patti Jeffrey
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Family amp the homefront
Fun for youth at JBLM with Child Youth amp School ServicesMiddle schoolteen activities
Hey teens Start off the school year with these events at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main Back-to-school Hail and Farewell Meet and recognize new friends celebrate birthdays and say goodbye to youth who are PCSing or moving (Friday Sept 16 330ndash430 pm)
Before-school program Breakfast is served for youth in grades 6ndash8 the program opens at 530 am Buses pick up from the program Students must be enrolled at Woodbrook Middle School
Harrison Prep or Mann Middle School Program is fee-based
Back-to-school dances Middle school students are invited to a dance to cel-ebrate the start of a new school year Fri-day Sept 23 7ndash9 pm The high school dance is Friday Sept 30 8ndash11 pm
Middle school studentsteens must be registered with CYS Services For more information about these events call
253-967-4441
Whatever your childrsquos interest SKIESUnlimited has a class
Join SKIESUnlimited for a wonderful new school year The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers fun educational classes for youth of all ages Classes are offered monthly at Lewis Main and Mc-Chord Field and include dance gym-nastics karate boxing science theatre art mommy-and-me options and many
more For a schedule and enrollment go to JBLMmwrcom (click on WebTrac and type keyword ldquoSKIES)rdquo
Kick off the year with sportsFrom soccer and wrestling to football
and cheerleading CYS Services has it all Youth sports are open to all ages and abilities so check out the calendar at JBLMmwrcom For registration infor-mation call 253-966-CYSS
Family Child Care providers needed for JBLM youth
As a Family Child Care provider you can earn up to $2000 a month while making a difference in kidsrsquo lives FCC recently held a Provider Appreciation Night mdash a fun-filled evening of laser tag proving providers and staffers work as a team both on and off the job They strive to provide quality care for families at JBLM If yoursquore interested in joining the team call 253-967-3039 for information on certification training
Itrsquos back-to-school time
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Register for classes sports hourly care
and more with WebTrac Children
must be registered with CYS Services to
participate
Bowling fun with EDGEJBLM youth are invited to Experience De-
velop Grow Excel EDGE offers art fitness life skills and adventure activities Children ages 6ndash10 are invited to try EDGE bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main Details and regis-tration for CYSS-registered youth is through WebTrac at JBLMmwrcom
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Itrsquos back-to-school time
Trucks
Trucks and more
TruckswwwNWMSROCKScom
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Rick Schatz
Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
2
3
4
5
6
See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
1
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Family amp the homefront ampGrow thri ve
with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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ampGrow thri ve
The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
I
Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
1
2
1
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
2 3
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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4
5
6
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
4 65
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011
challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
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360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
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Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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253-967-6710253-967-2300253-966-2490253-966-CYSS253-966-CYSS253-966-SAFE253-966-9419253-967-3538253-967-9704253-967-6618253-967-3039253-966-7935253-967-9496253-477-3125253-966-6338253-967-6399253-967-3635Closed for renovations
253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
Bldg 552Bldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller Hall
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Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
Bldg 2109 N 10th StBldg 3271 2nd Div DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2109 N 10th St Bldg 851
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MWR facility Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Community Center
Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
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Keeler PoolMcChord Fitness CenterMcChord Fitness Ctr Annex McChord PoolMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness Center
Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
Bldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2022 Liggett Ave amp DivBldg 9993 Garfield StKeeler Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 729Bldg 726Bldg 736Bldg 2160 Liggett AveMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 3759 Stryker AveBldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichSoldiers Field HouseBldg 11596 D St amp 41st DivBldg 11596 D St amp 41st Div
253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
Closed for renovations
253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
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McChord Airmen devour oven-fresh pizza at
Sounders Lanes Strike Zone Snack Bar
Order a tasty meal at your JBLM bowling centersrsquo ldquoStrike Zonerdquo
Whether yoursquore playing inside or outside your bowling center ldquoStrike Zonerdquo dining areas are only a few steps away for satisfy-
ing your hunger cravingsAt Lewis Main the Strike Zone Cafeacute in Bowl Arena Lanes serves lunch dinner and snacks such as burgers sandwiches pizza salads
starters and sides Daily specials include a bowl of soup sandwich and refillable fountain soda
The eating area is wide open with enough seating for both regular customers and large parties Customers in wheelchairs and parents
with strollers are also easily accommodatedThe Strike Zone Cafeacute is open seven days a week Call 253-967-4661 for more information
At McChord Field the Strike Zone Snack Bar inside Sounders Lanes offers hearty meals for lunch and dinner Try the daily specials un-
like any other snack bar such as beef stroganoff Swedish meatballs chicken bulgogi grilled turkey burger on sourdough barbecued pork
rib sandwich pork chop dinner egg rolls rice and more Order the daily specials such as $150 Wednesdays save money on combo meals and get free soda refills
Not only does it offer daily specials the Strike Zone also offers these great extras
bull Indulge in yummy made-to-order shakes in a variety of flavorsbull Order by phone and have your food ready to pick up if yoursquore in a
hurry Call 253-982-5372bull Make your next party fun and easy by having the Strike Zone cater
it in-houseThe Strike Zone Snack bar is open seven days a week For more
information call 253-982-5954
Ursula Buford
Patti Jeffrey
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Food amp fun
Ursula Buford
Bowlers take advantage of specials for group fun and good times at Bowl Arena Lanes
JBLM bowling centers promote the idea that anyone can join a league
no matter what your skill level is At Sounders Lanes (McChord Field)
choose frombull Sunday Night Mixed Fours pinsplit-
ters league at 530 pm with at least one female per team
bull Monday Morning Womenrsquos league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Monday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
bull Tuesday AREWs league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Tuesday Tin Cup league at 6 pm with four-person teams
bull Thursday mixed fours CESDPW league at 430 pm with at least one female per team
bull Thursday Night Mixed Fours league at 7 pm with at least one female per team
bull Friday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main is currently signing up for mixed leagues on Tuesday Thursday Friday and Sun-day evenings Friday Night Moon-lighters and Saturday morning youth league
If you wish to join a league stop by the front counter or call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or Bowl Arena Lanes at 253-967-4661
Compete in team bowlingSounders Lanes 9-Pin No-Tap Team
Tournament is Saturday Sept 10 Check in at noon Reserve your spot call 253-982-5954
Bowling specials for everyoneBoth bowling centers offer discounts
and deals such as 75-cent game days for retirees $150 bowling days piz-za-and-bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes Thunder Alley at Sounders Lanes and much more
Look for all the details under bowl-ing at JBLMmwrcom
League bowling is for everyonehellip
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Junior leaguers win awardsAt Bowl Arena Lanesrsquo 2011
awards tournament culminating 34 weeks of junior league bowling individuals and teams were recog-nized for their accomplishments
The bowling center had 157 bowlers who competed in 12 tour-naments Eighty-seven awards were given with 30 taking first place 24 second place and 11 third place in local and state tourna-ments
Janet Foster Bowl Arena Lanes manager says ldquoOne of the great accomplishments a youth bowler can achieve is establishing an all-time record at their bowling cen-ter For the fourth consecutive year another [JBLM] bowler adds their name to the All-Time Leader Board Corina Buttram from Storm raised the bar by bowling the first two 700 series for a girl Corinarsquos mother set the all-time high series for Bantams mdash the oldest record on the board going back 30 yearsrdquo
For the complete list of winners visit JBLMmwrcom under Bowl Arena Lanes
League bowling is for everyonehellip
Families of junior leaguers can bowl free 10 amndashnoon Saturday Sept 10 at Sounders Lanes
Tots to teens can bowl for sport and pleasure
Turn your children on to a sport thatrsquos worry-free rewarding and fun
Register your children ages 4ndash18 for the youth bowling league or the Pee Wee league at Sounders Lanes Saturday Sept 10 and the entire family gets to bowl free from 10 amndashnoon
Yoursquoll soon see that Sounders Lanes youth bowling league offers more than other leagues for less money according to Steve Fontana bowling center man-ager
ldquoSounders Lanes junior leagues get a lot of extras with the weekly feerdquo says Fontana ldquoTheir shoes are always free we host fun tournaments for them and the holiday-themed parties are a big fa-voriterdquo
The $8 weekly league fee also covers all league equipment trophies and tour-nament fees (that typically cost more elsewhere)
Youth bowlers also get extra time to polish their skills After the league fin-ishes each Saturday they get a half-hour practice to work on their bowling skills or to work one-on-one with a coach ac-cording to Fontana
The Pee Wee league uses bumpers on its lanes to help make a childrsquos first bowling experience a successful one Pee Wees bowl one game a week for $3 Coaching is provided and children re-ceive awards at the end of the season
Juniors and Pee Wees begin play Saturday Sept 17 at 10 am For more information call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or stop by building 737
hellipincluding family sporting fun
See page 14 for more youth bowling information
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Arts amp CraftsEnter Army Digital Photography Contest
Show off your best digital photography mdash you may win a cash award The annual Army Digital Photography Contest is accepting entries through Oct 16 from eligible active duty military family members retirees and civilian personnel at JBLM
Find out how to submit your entries at httpsappsimcomarmymilAPPTRAC If you need additional assistance visit
your Arts amp Crafts Center at Lewis Main or call 253-967-5001
Work with hand and power tools in woodshopTake a beginning woodworking class at the Arts amp Crafts
Center at McChord and build a bench wall shelves or half-round wall table using both hand and power tools
Yoursquoll receive 12 hours of instruction and one month to complete your project The fee is $90 materials are an addi-tional cost Other woodworking classes are also available Call 253-982-6726 for more class information
McChord Community CenterEnter one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm to win big
The McChord Community Center invites you to sign up for a one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm Saturday Sept 24 with a light buffet and prizes that include $75 $100 and $300 gift cards
Registration is $15 and begins at 1 pm Play starts at 130 pm For more information call 253-982-07180719
Sell your goods at free garage saleGarage sales are made easy with the McChord Commu-
nity Center Sell or browse at the Express Store parking lot
Saturday Sept 17 9 amndash1 pm Bring your own table and set up early for free The parking lot is located between the BX and Commissary on 14th Street
Take adult piano lessonsHave you ever wanted to learn piano Nowrsquos the best time
Sign up for half-hour lessons offered Mondays 2ndash6 pm The cost is $20 per lesson Call 253-982-0718 to learn more
JBLM Golf CoursesSet up your tee time night or day
Making your next tee time at Eagles Pride Golf Course is as easy as A-B-C Simply register your name and a password on WebTrac online registration at JBLMmwrcom and you can schedule your next tee time any time of day or night with the automated system Sign up today
Try a round at Eagles Pride Golf Course Enjoy a relaxing game of golf at Eagles Pride Golf Course
Located just off I-5 at Exit 116 Eagles Pride provides the per-fect setting for a relaxing round The championship 27-hole course is also the perfect place to host your next tournament or unit organization day
Ask next time yoursquore at the course or call the pro shop at 253-967-6522 for details
Enter Skins tourney at Whispering Firs Golf CourseTry your swing in the Skins Game with a gross and net plus
deuce pot Saturday Sept 10 at Whispering Firs The cost is $12 plus greens fees Call 253-982-4927 for more info
Save with specials at Whispering Firsbull Save up to $8 at Whispering Firs with twilight golf starting
at noon throughout Septemberbull On Patriotrsquos Day Sunday Sept 11 active duty military per-
sonnel and their families pay only $11 for greens feesbull Check out the pro shop summer clearance Sept 18ndash25
Specials are for open play only and may not be used for tourna-ments outings or combined with other specials
Look whatrsquos happening in September all around JBLM
Food amp fun
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More than 50 tables of treasures will be for sale and you can shop till you drop from 9 amndash1 pm
While yoursquore there complete an event survey pull a lollipop from the lollipop tree and you could win a prize
Catch UFC 135 action at JBLMHeroes Sports Lounge at Lewis Main
is the place to catch UFC action on the big screen If you like combatives or just want to watch a good fight you donrsquot want to miss this On Saturday Sept 24 the doors open early and the fights start at 6 pm For more informa-tion call Cascade Community Center at 253-964-0331
Volunteer for BOSS Better Opportunities
for Single Servicemembers volunteers give back to their
community Through recreational events helping with other organiza-tions and seasonal projects BOSS vol-unteers help change the quality of life for many in the JBLM community
Recognized Armywide for its suc-cess the JBLM BOSS program has been renamed to include the Airmen of McChord Field and is the first in the Army to include members serving in other military branches
McChord has 16 units with two reps each to promote BOSS to active duty Airmen To find out how you can volun-teer your time call 253-967-5636
Attend Operation Rising Star
Check out the pipes on the most talented JBLM sing-ers at the Operation Rising Star contest Come out to the Cascade Community Centerrsquos Heroes Sports Lounge Thurs-days in September for singing enter-tainment Contestants will select songs based on the weekrsquos theme Thursdays Sept 8 15 and 22 with the final round on Sept 29
Food and beverages are available for purchase For more information call 253-967-2539
Find bargains at Flea MarketFind the perfect lamp for your home
or the paperback book yoursquove been looking for at the Fall Flea Market inside the MWR Fest Tent Saturday Sept 10
Discover even more happenings this month at JBLMmwrcom
SkatingSkate at AFC Arena
Skate and blade at the AFC Arena skat-ing rink Find exclusive skate times for Soldiers and Airmen civilian employ-ees teens strollers and tots and more Check out the deals and hours of opera-tion at JBLMmwrcom
For more details call 253-967-4458
Ride a trusty companion
We also take you
bull Mountain biking
bull Trail hiking
bull River rafting
bull High adventuring
amp more
Informationrental 253-967-77448282
Adventure Programs 253-967-6263
Adventures Unlimited (McChord
Field rentals) 253-982-22062303
Rifle Range 253-967-9803
Skeet Range 253-967-7056
Russell Landing Marina
253-967-2510
Paintball 253-912-8000
Scuba 253-967-3405
The Outdoor Recreation Program is here for you
We provide services to Soldiers Airmen family members amp sponsored friends
We also provide FRG unit amp squadron trips clinics camps rentals outdoor
store shooting ranges amp more
Wersquore located in Bldg 8050 Lewis North
amp Bldg 739 McChord Field
Drop in or call us today
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Family amp the homefront
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Bowl and party at JBLMEnjoy Sounders Lanes at McChord Field
with your own birthday party Par-ties include two hours of bowling with rental shoes a pizza soda and ice cream helium balloons napkins plates and cups mdash and even the par-ty invitations The cost is $5995 per lane Stop by or call 253-982-5954 to plan your party
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main of-fers three different packages starting at $10 per child Each pack come with two games of bowling with rental shoes soda ice cream cup balloons plates and cutlery mdash and three free games of bowling on the next visit for the birthday boy or girl Packages vary in price depending on your tastes and interests
For more information call 253-967-4661 or stop by and ask for a birthday party package brochure
CYS Services hosts parties tooThe McChord Youth Center offers a variety of
packages that each include complete tableware
items equipment setup and an inflatable bounce
house giant slide or obstacle course a rock climb-
ing tower or gaming rooms for play options
Each party option lasts an hour and a half
a staff member is present the entire time
Choose from themed parties gaming tourna-
ments climbing the outdoor rock wall and ad-
ditional activities Parties start at about $550
per youth
For more details call the youth center at
253-982-2203 during office hours or drop by
to talk with a staff member and see the enter-
tainment options
Plan a skating party at AFC ArenaFor roller-rink fun ask about booking a weekend
skating birthday party at AFC Arena at Lewis Main Catering is included in packages if you wish to eat more than a birthday cake
Packages include two hours of skating tables place settings balloons ice cream cups and invitations mdash plus a free skate pass for the birthday child on his or her next visit The basic package starts at $550 per childFor all the party options call 253-967-4458 or stop
by the skate office inside AFC Arena
More birthday entertainment choicesThe Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North offers
birthday party equipment and services in conjunction with Kidz-N-Motion They have it all mdash bouncy fun houses rock walls mazes gyms and slides plus popcorn cotton candy and snow cones When you mention Family amp MWR you receive a 10-percent discount
If you want even more ask about party entertainers mdash clowns magicians balloon artists face painters variety shows deejays and more (the discount does not apply to indi-vidual entertainers however some entertainers are included
in the discount packages)For more information call Kidz-N-Motion at
360-528-5439 or the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282
Rent your party equipmentYou also can rent party equipment from Adventures
Unlimited or the Northwest Adventure Center Choose from a large or small bouncy castle dunk tank party can-opies folding chairs folding tables and game sets (tug-of-war badminton horseshoes and more)Call Adventures Unlimited (McChord Field) at
253-982-22062303 or the Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North) at 253-967-82827744
W hy pay up to three times more for a birthday party package outside JBLM Find everything your children want mdash and more mdash all within Family amp MWR activities
We set up the food entertainment and table settings while you provide the guests a party theyrsquoll always remember
by Patti Jeffrey
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Family amp the homefront
Fun for youth at JBLM with Child Youth amp School ServicesMiddle schoolteen activities
Hey teens Start off the school year with these events at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main Back-to-school Hail and Farewell Meet and recognize new friends celebrate birthdays and say goodbye to youth who are PCSing or moving (Friday Sept 16 330ndash430 pm)
Before-school program Breakfast is served for youth in grades 6ndash8 the program opens at 530 am Buses pick up from the program Students must be enrolled at Woodbrook Middle School
Harrison Prep or Mann Middle School Program is fee-based
Back-to-school dances Middle school students are invited to a dance to cel-ebrate the start of a new school year Fri-day Sept 23 7ndash9 pm The high school dance is Friday Sept 30 8ndash11 pm
Middle school studentsteens must be registered with CYS Services For more information about these events call
253-967-4441
Whatever your childrsquos interest SKIESUnlimited has a class
Join SKIESUnlimited for a wonderful new school year The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers fun educational classes for youth of all ages Classes are offered monthly at Lewis Main and Mc-Chord Field and include dance gym-nastics karate boxing science theatre art mommy-and-me options and many
more For a schedule and enrollment go to JBLMmwrcom (click on WebTrac and type keyword ldquoSKIES)rdquo
Kick off the year with sportsFrom soccer and wrestling to football
and cheerleading CYS Services has it all Youth sports are open to all ages and abilities so check out the calendar at JBLMmwrcom For registration infor-mation call 253-966-CYSS
Family Child Care providers needed for JBLM youth
As a Family Child Care provider you can earn up to $2000 a month while making a difference in kidsrsquo lives FCC recently held a Provider Appreciation Night mdash a fun-filled evening of laser tag proving providers and staffers work as a team both on and off the job They strive to provide quality care for families at JBLM If yoursquore interested in joining the team call 253-967-3039 for information on certification training
Itrsquos back-to-school time
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Register for classes sports hourly care
and more with WebTrac Children
must be registered with CYS Services to
participate
Bowling fun with EDGEJBLM youth are invited to Experience De-
velop Grow Excel EDGE offers art fitness life skills and adventure activities Children ages 6ndash10 are invited to try EDGE bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main Details and regis-tration for CYSS-registered youth is through WebTrac at JBLMmwrcom
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Itrsquos back-to-school time
Trucks
Trucks and more
TruckswwwNWMSROCKScom
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Rick Schatz
Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
2
3
4
5
6
See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
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Family amp the homefront ampGrow thri ve
with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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ampGrow thri ve
The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
I
Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
1
2
1
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
2 3
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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4
5
6
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
4 65
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011
challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
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Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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MWR facility Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Community Center
Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
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Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
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253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
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253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
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Food amp fun
Ursula Buford
Bowlers take advantage of specials for group fun and good times at Bowl Arena Lanes
JBLM bowling centers promote the idea that anyone can join a league
no matter what your skill level is At Sounders Lanes (McChord Field)
choose frombull Sunday Night Mixed Fours pinsplit-
ters league at 530 pm with at least one female per team
bull Monday Morning Womenrsquos league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Monday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
bull Tuesday AREWs league at 930 am with three women per team
bull Tuesday Tin Cup league at 6 pm with four-person teams
bull Thursday mixed fours CESDPW league at 430 pm with at least one female per team
bull Thursday Night Mixed Fours league at 7 pm with at least one female per team
bull Friday Night Mixed Fours league at 630 pm with at least one female per team
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main is currently signing up for mixed leagues on Tuesday Thursday Friday and Sun-day evenings Friday Night Moon-lighters and Saturday morning youth league
If you wish to join a league stop by the front counter or call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or Bowl Arena Lanes at 253-967-4661
Compete in team bowlingSounders Lanes 9-Pin No-Tap Team
Tournament is Saturday Sept 10 Check in at noon Reserve your spot call 253-982-5954
Bowling specials for everyoneBoth bowling centers offer discounts
and deals such as 75-cent game days for retirees $150 bowling days piz-za-and-bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes Thunder Alley at Sounders Lanes and much more
Look for all the details under bowl-ing at JBLMmwrcom
League bowling is for everyonehellip
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Junior leaguers win awardsAt Bowl Arena Lanesrsquo 2011
awards tournament culminating 34 weeks of junior league bowling individuals and teams were recog-nized for their accomplishments
The bowling center had 157 bowlers who competed in 12 tour-naments Eighty-seven awards were given with 30 taking first place 24 second place and 11 third place in local and state tourna-ments
Janet Foster Bowl Arena Lanes manager says ldquoOne of the great accomplishments a youth bowler can achieve is establishing an all-time record at their bowling cen-ter For the fourth consecutive year another [JBLM] bowler adds their name to the All-Time Leader Board Corina Buttram from Storm raised the bar by bowling the first two 700 series for a girl Corinarsquos mother set the all-time high series for Bantams mdash the oldest record on the board going back 30 yearsrdquo
For the complete list of winners visit JBLMmwrcom under Bowl Arena Lanes
League bowling is for everyonehellip
Families of junior leaguers can bowl free 10 amndashnoon Saturday Sept 10 at Sounders Lanes
Tots to teens can bowl for sport and pleasure
Turn your children on to a sport thatrsquos worry-free rewarding and fun
Register your children ages 4ndash18 for the youth bowling league or the Pee Wee league at Sounders Lanes Saturday Sept 10 and the entire family gets to bowl free from 10 amndashnoon
Yoursquoll soon see that Sounders Lanes youth bowling league offers more than other leagues for less money according to Steve Fontana bowling center man-ager
ldquoSounders Lanes junior leagues get a lot of extras with the weekly feerdquo says Fontana ldquoTheir shoes are always free we host fun tournaments for them and the holiday-themed parties are a big fa-voriterdquo
The $8 weekly league fee also covers all league equipment trophies and tour-nament fees (that typically cost more elsewhere)
Youth bowlers also get extra time to polish their skills After the league fin-ishes each Saturday they get a half-hour practice to work on their bowling skills or to work one-on-one with a coach ac-cording to Fontana
The Pee Wee league uses bumpers on its lanes to help make a childrsquos first bowling experience a successful one Pee Wees bowl one game a week for $3 Coaching is provided and children re-ceive awards at the end of the season
Juniors and Pee Wees begin play Saturday Sept 17 at 10 am For more information call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or stop by building 737
hellipincluding family sporting fun
See page 14 for more youth bowling information
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Arts amp CraftsEnter Army Digital Photography Contest
Show off your best digital photography mdash you may win a cash award The annual Army Digital Photography Contest is accepting entries through Oct 16 from eligible active duty military family members retirees and civilian personnel at JBLM
Find out how to submit your entries at httpsappsimcomarmymilAPPTRAC If you need additional assistance visit
your Arts amp Crafts Center at Lewis Main or call 253-967-5001
Work with hand and power tools in woodshopTake a beginning woodworking class at the Arts amp Crafts
Center at McChord and build a bench wall shelves or half-round wall table using both hand and power tools
Yoursquoll receive 12 hours of instruction and one month to complete your project The fee is $90 materials are an addi-tional cost Other woodworking classes are also available Call 253-982-6726 for more class information
McChord Community CenterEnter one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm to win big
The McChord Community Center invites you to sign up for a one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm Saturday Sept 24 with a light buffet and prizes that include $75 $100 and $300 gift cards
Registration is $15 and begins at 1 pm Play starts at 130 pm For more information call 253-982-07180719
Sell your goods at free garage saleGarage sales are made easy with the McChord Commu-
nity Center Sell or browse at the Express Store parking lot
Saturday Sept 17 9 amndash1 pm Bring your own table and set up early for free The parking lot is located between the BX and Commissary on 14th Street
Take adult piano lessonsHave you ever wanted to learn piano Nowrsquos the best time
Sign up for half-hour lessons offered Mondays 2ndash6 pm The cost is $20 per lesson Call 253-982-0718 to learn more
JBLM Golf CoursesSet up your tee time night or day
Making your next tee time at Eagles Pride Golf Course is as easy as A-B-C Simply register your name and a password on WebTrac online registration at JBLMmwrcom and you can schedule your next tee time any time of day or night with the automated system Sign up today
Try a round at Eagles Pride Golf Course Enjoy a relaxing game of golf at Eagles Pride Golf Course
Located just off I-5 at Exit 116 Eagles Pride provides the per-fect setting for a relaxing round The championship 27-hole course is also the perfect place to host your next tournament or unit organization day
Ask next time yoursquore at the course or call the pro shop at 253-967-6522 for details
Enter Skins tourney at Whispering Firs Golf CourseTry your swing in the Skins Game with a gross and net plus
deuce pot Saturday Sept 10 at Whispering Firs The cost is $12 plus greens fees Call 253-982-4927 for more info
Save with specials at Whispering Firsbull Save up to $8 at Whispering Firs with twilight golf starting
at noon throughout Septemberbull On Patriotrsquos Day Sunday Sept 11 active duty military per-
sonnel and their families pay only $11 for greens feesbull Check out the pro shop summer clearance Sept 18ndash25
Specials are for open play only and may not be used for tourna-ments outings or combined with other specials
Look whatrsquos happening in September all around JBLM
Food amp fun
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More than 50 tables of treasures will be for sale and you can shop till you drop from 9 amndash1 pm
While yoursquore there complete an event survey pull a lollipop from the lollipop tree and you could win a prize
Catch UFC 135 action at JBLMHeroes Sports Lounge at Lewis Main
is the place to catch UFC action on the big screen If you like combatives or just want to watch a good fight you donrsquot want to miss this On Saturday Sept 24 the doors open early and the fights start at 6 pm For more informa-tion call Cascade Community Center at 253-964-0331
Volunteer for BOSS Better Opportunities
for Single Servicemembers volunteers give back to their
community Through recreational events helping with other organiza-tions and seasonal projects BOSS vol-unteers help change the quality of life for many in the JBLM community
Recognized Armywide for its suc-cess the JBLM BOSS program has been renamed to include the Airmen of McChord Field and is the first in the Army to include members serving in other military branches
McChord has 16 units with two reps each to promote BOSS to active duty Airmen To find out how you can volun-teer your time call 253-967-5636
Attend Operation Rising Star
Check out the pipes on the most talented JBLM sing-ers at the Operation Rising Star contest Come out to the Cascade Community Centerrsquos Heroes Sports Lounge Thurs-days in September for singing enter-tainment Contestants will select songs based on the weekrsquos theme Thursdays Sept 8 15 and 22 with the final round on Sept 29
Food and beverages are available for purchase For more information call 253-967-2539
Find bargains at Flea MarketFind the perfect lamp for your home
or the paperback book yoursquove been looking for at the Fall Flea Market inside the MWR Fest Tent Saturday Sept 10
Discover even more happenings this month at JBLMmwrcom
SkatingSkate at AFC Arena
Skate and blade at the AFC Arena skat-ing rink Find exclusive skate times for Soldiers and Airmen civilian employ-ees teens strollers and tots and more Check out the deals and hours of opera-tion at JBLMmwrcom
For more details call 253-967-4458
Ride a trusty companion
We also take you
bull Mountain biking
bull Trail hiking
bull River rafting
bull High adventuring
amp more
Informationrental 253-967-77448282
Adventure Programs 253-967-6263
Adventures Unlimited (McChord
Field rentals) 253-982-22062303
Rifle Range 253-967-9803
Skeet Range 253-967-7056
Russell Landing Marina
253-967-2510
Paintball 253-912-8000
Scuba 253-967-3405
The Outdoor Recreation Program is here for you
We provide services to Soldiers Airmen family members amp sponsored friends
We also provide FRG unit amp squadron trips clinics camps rentals outdoor
store shooting ranges amp more
Wersquore located in Bldg 8050 Lewis North
amp Bldg 739 McChord Field
Drop in or call us today
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Family amp the homefront
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Bowl and party at JBLMEnjoy Sounders Lanes at McChord Field
with your own birthday party Par-ties include two hours of bowling with rental shoes a pizza soda and ice cream helium balloons napkins plates and cups mdash and even the par-ty invitations The cost is $5995 per lane Stop by or call 253-982-5954 to plan your party
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main of-fers three different packages starting at $10 per child Each pack come with two games of bowling with rental shoes soda ice cream cup balloons plates and cutlery mdash and three free games of bowling on the next visit for the birthday boy or girl Packages vary in price depending on your tastes and interests
For more information call 253-967-4661 or stop by and ask for a birthday party package brochure
CYS Services hosts parties tooThe McChord Youth Center offers a variety of
packages that each include complete tableware
items equipment setup and an inflatable bounce
house giant slide or obstacle course a rock climb-
ing tower or gaming rooms for play options
Each party option lasts an hour and a half
a staff member is present the entire time
Choose from themed parties gaming tourna-
ments climbing the outdoor rock wall and ad-
ditional activities Parties start at about $550
per youth
For more details call the youth center at
253-982-2203 during office hours or drop by
to talk with a staff member and see the enter-
tainment options
Plan a skating party at AFC ArenaFor roller-rink fun ask about booking a weekend
skating birthday party at AFC Arena at Lewis Main Catering is included in packages if you wish to eat more than a birthday cake
Packages include two hours of skating tables place settings balloons ice cream cups and invitations mdash plus a free skate pass for the birthday child on his or her next visit The basic package starts at $550 per childFor all the party options call 253-967-4458 or stop
by the skate office inside AFC Arena
More birthday entertainment choicesThe Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North offers
birthday party equipment and services in conjunction with Kidz-N-Motion They have it all mdash bouncy fun houses rock walls mazes gyms and slides plus popcorn cotton candy and snow cones When you mention Family amp MWR you receive a 10-percent discount
If you want even more ask about party entertainers mdash clowns magicians balloon artists face painters variety shows deejays and more (the discount does not apply to indi-vidual entertainers however some entertainers are included
in the discount packages)For more information call Kidz-N-Motion at
360-528-5439 or the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282
Rent your party equipmentYou also can rent party equipment from Adventures
Unlimited or the Northwest Adventure Center Choose from a large or small bouncy castle dunk tank party can-opies folding chairs folding tables and game sets (tug-of-war badminton horseshoes and more)Call Adventures Unlimited (McChord Field) at
253-982-22062303 or the Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North) at 253-967-82827744
W hy pay up to three times more for a birthday party package outside JBLM Find everything your children want mdash and more mdash all within Family amp MWR activities
We set up the food entertainment and table settings while you provide the guests a party theyrsquoll always remember
by Patti Jeffrey
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Family amp the homefront
Fun for youth at JBLM with Child Youth amp School ServicesMiddle schoolteen activities
Hey teens Start off the school year with these events at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main Back-to-school Hail and Farewell Meet and recognize new friends celebrate birthdays and say goodbye to youth who are PCSing or moving (Friday Sept 16 330ndash430 pm)
Before-school program Breakfast is served for youth in grades 6ndash8 the program opens at 530 am Buses pick up from the program Students must be enrolled at Woodbrook Middle School
Harrison Prep or Mann Middle School Program is fee-based
Back-to-school dances Middle school students are invited to a dance to cel-ebrate the start of a new school year Fri-day Sept 23 7ndash9 pm The high school dance is Friday Sept 30 8ndash11 pm
Middle school studentsteens must be registered with CYS Services For more information about these events call
253-967-4441
Whatever your childrsquos interest SKIESUnlimited has a class
Join SKIESUnlimited for a wonderful new school year The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers fun educational classes for youth of all ages Classes are offered monthly at Lewis Main and Mc-Chord Field and include dance gym-nastics karate boxing science theatre art mommy-and-me options and many
more For a schedule and enrollment go to JBLMmwrcom (click on WebTrac and type keyword ldquoSKIES)rdquo
Kick off the year with sportsFrom soccer and wrestling to football
and cheerleading CYS Services has it all Youth sports are open to all ages and abilities so check out the calendar at JBLMmwrcom For registration infor-mation call 253-966-CYSS
Family Child Care providers needed for JBLM youth
As a Family Child Care provider you can earn up to $2000 a month while making a difference in kidsrsquo lives FCC recently held a Provider Appreciation Night mdash a fun-filled evening of laser tag proving providers and staffers work as a team both on and off the job They strive to provide quality care for families at JBLM If yoursquore interested in joining the team call 253-967-3039 for information on certification training
Itrsquos back-to-school time
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Register for classes sports hourly care
and more with WebTrac Children
must be registered with CYS Services to
participate
Bowling fun with EDGEJBLM youth are invited to Experience De-
velop Grow Excel EDGE offers art fitness life skills and adventure activities Children ages 6ndash10 are invited to try EDGE bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main Details and regis-tration for CYSS-registered youth is through WebTrac at JBLMmwrcom
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Itrsquos back-to-school time
Trucks
Trucks and more
TruckswwwNWMSROCKScom
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Rick Schatz
Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
2
3
4
5
6
See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
1
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Family amp the homefront ampGrow thri ve
with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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ampGrow thri ve
The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
I
Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
1
2
1
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
2 3
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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4
5
6
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
4 65
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011
challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
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Bldg 2166 Liggett Ave Bldg 2275 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 8300 American Lake Ave Bldg 2402 Bitar AveBldg 2095 Bitar AveBldg 2094 Bitar AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 100 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 6396 Garcia BlvdBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 6995 Jackson AveBldg 6993 Jackson AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 578 580Bldg 3032Bldg 3032Bldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 8589 American Lake AveBldg 8587 American Lake AveBldg 8584 American Lake AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 8197 American Lake DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 6398 Garcia BlvdBldg 2021C Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 9037 Gardner LoopBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2295 12th amp Bitar
Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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MWR facility Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Community Center
Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
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Keeler Sports amp Fitness Center
Keeler PoolMcChord Fitness CenterMcChord Fitness Ctr Annex McChord PoolMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness Center
Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
Bldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2022 Liggett Ave amp DivBldg 9993 Garfield StKeeler Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 729Bldg 726Bldg 736Bldg 2160 Liggett AveMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 3759 Stryker AveBldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichSoldiers Field HouseBldg 11596 D St amp 41st DivBldg 11596 D St amp 41st Div
253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
Closed for renovations
253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
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Junior leaguers win awardsAt Bowl Arena Lanesrsquo 2011
awards tournament culminating 34 weeks of junior league bowling individuals and teams were recog-nized for their accomplishments
The bowling center had 157 bowlers who competed in 12 tour-naments Eighty-seven awards were given with 30 taking first place 24 second place and 11 third place in local and state tourna-ments
Janet Foster Bowl Arena Lanes manager says ldquoOne of the great accomplishments a youth bowler can achieve is establishing an all-time record at their bowling cen-ter For the fourth consecutive year another [JBLM] bowler adds their name to the All-Time Leader Board Corina Buttram from Storm raised the bar by bowling the first two 700 series for a girl Corinarsquos mother set the all-time high series for Bantams mdash the oldest record on the board going back 30 yearsrdquo
For the complete list of winners visit JBLMmwrcom under Bowl Arena Lanes
League bowling is for everyonehellip
Families of junior leaguers can bowl free 10 amndashnoon Saturday Sept 10 at Sounders Lanes
Tots to teens can bowl for sport and pleasure
Turn your children on to a sport thatrsquos worry-free rewarding and fun
Register your children ages 4ndash18 for the youth bowling league or the Pee Wee league at Sounders Lanes Saturday Sept 10 and the entire family gets to bowl free from 10 amndashnoon
Yoursquoll soon see that Sounders Lanes youth bowling league offers more than other leagues for less money according to Steve Fontana bowling center man-ager
ldquoSounders Lanes junior leagues get a lot of extras with the weekly feerdquo says Fontana ldquoTheir shoes are always free we host fun tournaments for them and the holiday-themed parties are a big fa-voriterdquo
The $8 weekly league fee also covers all league equipment trophies and tour-nament fees (that typically cost more elsewhere)
Youth bowlers also get extra time to polish their skills After the league fin-ishes each Saturday they get a half-hour practice to work on their bowling skills or to work one-on-one with a coach ac-cording to Fontana
The Pee Wee league uses bumpers on its lanes to help make a childrsquos first bowling experience a successful one Pee Wees bowl one game a week for $3 Coaching is provided and children re-ceive awards at the end of the season
Juniors and Pee Wees begin play Saturday Sept 17 at 10 am For more information call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or stop by building 737
hellipincluding family sporting fun
See page 14 for more youth bowling information
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Arts amp CraftsEnter Army Digital Photography Contest
Show off your best digital photography mdash you may win a cash award The annual Army Digital Photography Contest is accepting entries through Oct 16 from eligible active duty military family members retirees and civilian personnel at JBLM
Find out how to submit your entries at httpsappsimcomarmymilAPPTRAC If you need additional assistance visit
your Arts amp Crafts Center at Lewis Main or call 253-967-5001
Work with hand and power tools in woodshopTake a beginning woodworking class at the Arts amp Crafts
Center at McChord and build a bench wall shelves or half-round wall table using both hand and power tools
Yoursquoll receive 12 hours of instruction and one month to complete your project The fee is $90 materials are an addi-tional cost Other woodworking classes are also available Call 253-982-6726 for more class information
McChord Community CenterEnter one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm to win big
The McChord Community Center invites you to sign up for a one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm Saturday Sept 24 with a light buffet and prizes that include $75 $100 and $300 gift cards
Registration is $15 and begins at 1 pm Play starts at 130 pm For more information call 253-982-07180719
Sell your goods at free garage saleGarage sales are made easy with the McChord Commu-
nity Center Sell or browse at the Express Store parking lot
Saturday Sept 17 9 amndash1 pm Bring your own table and set up early for free The parking lot is located between the BX and Commissary on 14th Street
Take adult piano lessonsHave you ever wanted to learn piano Nowrsquos the best time
Sign up for half-hour lessons offered Mondays 2ndash6 pm The cost is $20 per lesson Call 253-982-0718 to learn more
JBLM Golf CoursesSet up your tee time night or day
Making your next tee time at Eagles Pride Golf Course is as easy as A-B-C Simply register your name and a password on WebTrac online registration at JBLMmwrcom and you can schedule your next tee time any time of day or night with the automated system Sign up today
Try a round at Eagles Pride Golf Course Enjoy a relaxing game of golf at Eagles Pride Golf Course
Located just off I-5 at Exit 116 Eagles Pride provides the per-fect setting for a relaxing round The championship 27-hole course is also the perfect place to host your next tournament or unit organization day
Ask next time yoursquore at the course or call the pro shop at 253-967-6522 for details
Enter Skins tourney at Whispering Firs Golf CourseTry your swing in the Skins Game with a gross and net plus
deuce pot Saturday Sept 10 at Whispering Firs The cost is $12 plus greens fees Call 253-982-4927 for more info
Save with specials at Whispering Firsbull Save up to $8 at Whispering Firs with twilight golf starting
at noon throughout Septemberbull On Patriotrsquos Day Sunday Sept 11 active duty military per-
sonnel and their families pay only $11 for greens feesbull Check out the pro shop summer clearance Sept 18ndash25
Specials are for open play only and may not be used for tourna-ments outings or combined with other specials
Look whatrsquos happening in September all around JBLM
Food amp fun
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More than 50 tables of treasures will be for sale and you can shop till you drop from 9 amndash1 pm
While yoursquore there complete an event survey pull a lollipop from the lollipop tree and you could win a prize
Catch UFC 135 action at JBLMHeroes Sports Lounge at Lewis Main
is the place to catch UFC action on the big screen If you like combatives or just want to watch a good fight you donrsquot want to miss this On Saturday Sept 24 the doors open early and the fights start at 6 pm For more informa-tion call Cascade Community Center at 253-964-0331
Volunteer for BOSS Better Opportunities
for Single Servicemembers volunteers give back to their
community Through recreational events helping with other organiza-tions and seasonal projects BOSS vol-unteers help change the quality of life for many in the JBLM community
Recognized Armywide for its suc-cess the JBLM BOSS program has been renamed to include the Airmen of McChord Field and is the first in the Army to include members serving in other military branches
McChord has 16 units with two reps each to promote BOSS to active duty Airmen To find out how you can volun-teer your time call 253-967-5636
Attend Operation Rising Star
Check out the pipes on the most talented JBLM sing-ers at the Operation Rising Star contest Come out to the Cascade Community Centerrsquos Heroes Sports Lounge Thurs-days in September for singing enter-tainment Contestants will select songs based on the weekrsquos theme Thursdays Sept 8 15 and 22 with the final round on Sept 29
Food and beverages are available for purchase For more information call 253-967-2539
Find bargains at Flea MarketFind the perfect lamp for your home
or the paperback book yoursquove been looking for at the Fall Flea Market inside the MWR Fest Tent Saturday Sept 10
Discover even more happenings this month at JBLMmwrcom
SkatingSkate at AFC Arena
Skate and blade at the AFC Arena skat-ing rink Find exclusive skate times for Soldiers and Airmen civilian employ-ees teens strollers and tots and more Check out the deals and hours of opera-tion at JBLMmwrcom
For more details call 253-967-4458
Ride a trusty companion
We also take you
bull Mountain biking
bull Trail hiking
bull River rafting
bull High adventuring
amp more
Informationrental 253-967-77448282
Adventure Programs 253-967-6263
Adventures Unlimited (McChord
Field rentals) 253-982-22062303
Rifle Range 253-967-9803
Skeet Range 253-967-7056
Russell Landing Marina
253-967-2510
Paintball 253-912-8000
Scuba 253-967-3405
The Outdoor Recreation Program is here for you
We provide services to Soldiers Airmen family members amp sponsored friends
We also provide FRG unit amp squadron trips clinics camps rentals outdoor
store shooting ranges amp more
Wersquore located in Bldg 8050 Lewis North
amp Bldg 739 McChord Field
Drop in or call us today
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Family amp the homefront
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Bowl and party at JBLMEnjoy Sounders Lanes at McChord Field
with your own birthday party Par-ties include two hours of bowling with rental shoes a pizza soda and ice cream helium balloons napkins plates and cups mdash and even the par-ty invitations The cost is $5995 per lane Stop by or call 253-982-5954 to plan your party
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main of-fers three different packages starting at $10 per child Each pack come with two games of bowling with rental shoes soda ice cream cup balloons plates and cutlery mdash and three free games of bowling on the next visit for the birthday boy or girl Packages vary in price depending on your tastes and interests
For more information call 253-967-4661 or stop by and ask for a birthday party package brochure
CYS Services hosts parties tooThe McChord Youth Center offers a variety of
packages that each include complete tableware
items equipment setup and an inflatable bounce
house giant slide or obstacle course a rock climb-
ing tower or gaming rooms for play options
Each party option lasts an hour and a half
a staff member is present the entire time
Choose from themed parties gaming tourna-
ments climbing the outdoor rock wall and ad-
ditional activities Parties start at about $550
per youth
For more details call the youth center at
253-982-2203 during office hours or drop by
to talk with a staff member and see the enter-
tainment options
Plan a skating party at AFC ArenaFor roller-rink fun ask about booking a weekend
skating birthday party at AFC Arena at Lewis Main Catering is included in packages if you wish to eat more than a birthday cake
Packages include two hours of skating tables place settings balloons ice cream cups and invitations mdash plus a free skate pass for the birthday child on his or her next visit The basic package starts at $550 per childFor all the party options call 253-967-4458 or stop
by the skate office inside AFC Arena
More birthday entertainment choicesThe Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North offers
birthday party equipment and services in conjunction with Kidz-N-Motion They have it all mdash bouncy fun houses rock walls mazes gyms and slides plus popcorn cotton candy and snow cones When you mention Family amp MWR you receive a 10-percent discount
If you want even more ask about party entertainers mdash clowns magicians balloon artists face painters variety shows deejays and more (the discount does not apply to indi-vidual entertainers however some entertainers are included
in the discount packages)For more information call Kidz-N-Motion at
360-528-5439 or the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282
Rent your party equipmentYou also can rent party equipment from Adventures
Unlimited or the Northwest Adventure Center Choose from a large or small bouncy castle dunk tank party can-opies folding chairs folding tables and game sets (tug-of-war badminton horseshoes and more)Call Adventures Unlimited (McChord Field) at
253-982-22062303 or the Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North) at 253-967-82827744
W hy pay up to three times more for a birthday party package outside JBLM Find everything your children want mdash and more mdash all within Family amp MWR activities
We set up the food entertainment and table settings while you provide the guests a party theyrsquoll always remember
by Patti Jeffrey
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Family amp the homefront
Fun for youth at JBLM with Child Youth amp School ServicesMiddle schoolteen activities
Hey teens Start off the school year with these events at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main Back-to-school Hail and Farewell Meet and recognize new friends celebrate birthdays and say goodbye to youth who are PCSing or moving (Friday Sept 16 330ndash430 pm)
Before-school program Breakfast is served for youth in grades 6ndash8 the program opens at 530 am Buses pick up from the program Students must be enrolled at Woodbrook Middle School
Harrison Prep or Mann Middle School Program is fee-based
Back-to-school dances Middle school students are invited to a dance to cel-ebrate the start of a new school year Fri-day Sept 23 7ndash9 pm The high school dance is Friday Sept 30 8ndash11 pm
Middle school studentsteens must be registered with CYS Services For more information about these events call
253-967-4441
Whatever your childrsquos interest SKIESUnlimited has a class
Join SKIESUnlimited for a wonderful new school year The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers fun educational classes for youth of all ages Classes are offered monthly at Lewis Main and Mc-Chord Field and include dance gym-nastics karate boxing science theatre art mommy-and-me options and many
more For a schedule and enrollment go to JBLMmwrcom (click on WebTrac and type keyword ldquoSKIES)rdquo
Kick off the year with sportsFrom soccer and wrestling to football
and cheerleading CYS Services has it all Youth sports are open to all ages and abilities so check out the calendar at JBLMmwrcom For registration infor-mation call 253-966-CYSS
Family Child Care providers needed for JBLM youth
As a Family Child Care provider you can earn up to $2000 a month while making a difference in kidsrsquo lives FCC recently held a Provider Appreciation Night mdash a fun-filled evening of laser tag proving providers and staffers work as a team both on and off the job They strive to provide quality care for families at JBLM If yoursquore interested in joining the team call 253-967-3039 for information on certification training
Itrsquos back-to-school time
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Register for classes sports hourly care
and more with WebTrac Children
must be registered with CYS Services to
participate
Bowling fun with EDGEJBLM youth are invited to Experience De-
velop Grow Excel EDGE offers art fitness life skills and adventure activities Children ages 6ndash10 are invited to try EDGE bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main Details and regis-tration for CYSS-registered youth is through WebTrac at JBLMmwrcom
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Itrsquos back-to-school time
Trucks
Trucks and more
TruckswwwNWMSROCKScom
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Rick Schatz
Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
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3
4
5
6
See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
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Family amp the homefront ampGrow thri ve
with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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ampGrow thri ve
The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
I
Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
1
2
1
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
2 3
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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4
5
6
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
4 65
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011
challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
L
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
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Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
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Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
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Keeler Sports amp Fitness Center
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Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
Bldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2022 Liggett Ave amp DivBldg 9993 Garfield StKeeler Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 729Bldg 726Bldg 736Bldg 2160 Liggett AveMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 3759 Stryker AveBldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichSoldiers Field HouseBldg 11596 D St amp 41st DivBldg 11596 D St amp 41st Div
253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
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253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
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Arts amp CraftsEnter Army Digital Photography Contest
Show off your best digital photography mdash you may win a cash award The annual Army Digital Photography Contest is accepting entries through Oct 16 from eligible active duty military family members retirees and civilian personnel at JBLM
Find out how to submit your entries at httpsappsimcomarmymilAPPTRAC If you need additional assistance visit
your Arts amp Crafts Center at Lewis Main or call 253-967-5001
Work with hand and power tools in woodshopTake a beginning woodworking class at the Arts amp Crafts
Center at McChord and build a bench wall shelves or half-round wall table using both hand and power tools
Yoursquoll receive 12 hours of instruction and one month to complete your project The fee is $90 materials are an addi-tional cost Other woodworking classes are also available Call 253-982-6726 for more class information
McChord Community CenterEnter one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm to win big
The McChord Community Center invites you to sign up for a one-day Texas Hold lsquoEm Saturday Sept 24 with a light buffet and prizes that include $75 $100 and $300 gift cards
Registration is $15 and begins at 1 pm Play starts at 130 pm For more information call 253-982-07180719
Sell your goods at free garage saleGarage sales are made easy with the McChord Commu-
nity Center Sell or browse at the Express Store parking lot
Saturday Sept 17 9 amndash1 pm Bring your own table and set up early for free The parking lot is located between the BX and Commissary on 14th Street
Take adult piano lessonsHave you ever wanted to learn piano Nowrsquos the best time
Sign up for half-hour lessons offered Mondays 2ndash6 pm The cost is $20 per lesson Call 253-982-0718 to learn more
JBLM Golf CoursesSet up your tee time night or day
Making your next tee time at Eagles Pride Golf Course is as easy as A-B-C Simply register your name and a password on WebTrac online registration at JBLMmwrcom and you can schedule your next tee time any time of day or night with the automated system Sign up today
Try a round at Eagles Pride Golf Course Enjoy a relaxing game of golf at Eagles Pride Golf Course
Located just off I-5 at Exit 116 Eagles Pride provides the per-fect setting for a relaxing round The championship 27-hole course is also the perfect place to host your next tournament or unit organization day
Ask next time yoursquore at the course or call the pro shop at 253-967-6522 for details
Enter Skins tourney at Whispering Firs Golf CourseTry your swing in the Skins Game with a gross and net plus
deuce pot Saturday Sept 10 at Whispering Firs The cost is $12 plus greens fees Call 253-982-4927 for more info
Save with specials at Whispering Firsbull Save up to $8 at Whispering Firs with twilight golf starting
at noon throughout Septemberbull On Patriotrsquos Day Sunday Sept 11 active duty military per-
sonnel and their families pay only $11 for greens feesbull Check out the pro shop summer clearance Sept 18ndash25
Specials are for open play only and may not be used for tourna-ments outings or combined with other specials
Look whatrsquos happening in September all around JBLM
Food amp fun
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More than 50 tables of treasures will be for sale and you can shop till you drop from 9 amndash1 pm
While yoursquore there complete an event survey pull a lollipop from the lollipop tree and you could win a prize
Catch UFC 135 action at JBLMHeroes Sports Lounge at Lewis Main
is the place to catch UFC action on the big screen If you like combatives or just want to watch a good fight you donrsquot want to miss this On Saturday Sept 24 the doors open early and the fights start at 6 pm For more informa-tion call Cascade Community Center at 253-964-0331
Volunteer for BOSS Better Opportunities
for Single Servicemembers volunteers give back to their
community Through recreational events helping with other organiza-tions and seasonal projects BOSS vol-unteers help change the quality of life for many in the JBLM community
Recognized Armywide for its suc-cess the JBLM BOSS program has been renamed to include the Airmen of McChord Field and is the first in the Army to include members serving in other military branches
McChord has 16 units with two reps each to promote BOSS to active duty Airmen To find out how you can volun-teer your time call 253-967-5636
Attend Operation Rising Star
Check out the pipes on the most talented JBLM sing-ers at the Operation Rising Star contest Come out to the Cascade Community Centerrsquos Heroes Sports Lounge Thurs-days in September for singing enter-tainment Contestants will select songs based on the weekrsquos theme Thursdays Sept 8 15 and 22 with the final round on Sept 29
Food and beverages are available for purchase For more information call 253-967-2539
Find bargains at Flea MarketFind the perfect lamp for your home
or the paperback book yoursquove been looking for at the Fall Flea Market inside the MWR Fest Tent Saturday Sept 10
Discover even more happenings this month at JBLMmwrcom
SkatingSkate at AFC Arena
Skate and blade at the AFC Arena skat-ing rink Find exclusive skate times for Soldiers and Airmen civilian employ-ees teens strollers and tots and more Check out the deals and hours of opera-tion at JBLMmwrcom
For more details call 253-967-4458
Ride a trusty companion
We also take you
bull Mountain biking
bull Trail hiking
bull River rafting
bull High adventuring
amp more
Informationrental 253-967-77448282
Adventure Programs 253-967-6263
Adventures Unlimited (McChord
Field rentals) 253-982-22062303
Rifle Range 253-967-9803
Skeet Range 253-967-7056
Russell Landing Marina
253-967-2510
Paintball 253-912-8000
Scuba 253-967-3405
The Outdoor Recreation Program is here for you
We provide services to Soldiers Airmen family members amp sponsored friends
We also provide FRG unit amp squadron trips clinics camps rentals outdoor
store shooting ranges amp more
Wersquore located in Bldg 8050 Lewis North
amp Bldg 739 McChord Field
Drop in or call us today
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Family amp the homefront
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Bowl and party at JBLMEnjoy Sounders Lanes at McChord Field
with your own birthday party Par-ties include two hours of bowling with rental shoes a pizza soda and ice cream helium balloons napkins plates and cups mdash and even the par-ty invitations The cost is $5995 per lane Stop by or call 253-982-5954 to plan your party
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main of-fers three different packages starting at $10 per child Each pack come with two games of bowling with rental shoes soda ice cream cup balloons plates and cutlery mdash and three free games of bowling on the next visit for the birthday boy or girl Packages vary in price depending on your tastes and interests
For more information call 253-967-4661 or stop by and ask for a birthday party package brochure
CYS Services hosts parties tooThe McChord Youth Center offers a variety of
packages that each include complete tableware
items equipment setup and an inflatable bounce
house giant slide or obstacle course a rock climb-
ing tower or gaming rooms for play options
Each party option lasts an hour and a half
a staff member is present the entire time
Choose from themed parties gaming tourna-
ments climbing the outdoor rock wall and ad-
ditional activities Parties start at about $550
per youth
For more details call the youth center at
253-982-2203 during office hours or drop by
to talk with a staff member and see the enter-
tainment options
Plan a skating party at AFC ArenaFor roller-rink fun ask about booking a weekend
skating birthday party at AFC Arena at Lewis Main Catering is included in packages if you wish to eat more than a birthday cake
Packages include two hours of skating tables place settings balloons ice cream cups and invitations mdash plus a free skate pass for the birthday child on his or her next visit The basic package starts at $550 per childFor all the party options call 253-967-4458 or stop
by the skate office inside AFC Arena
More birthday entertainment choicesThe Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North offers
birthday party equipment and services in conjunction with Kidz-N-Motion They have it all mdash bouncy fun houses rock walls mazes gyms and slides plus popcorn cotton candy and snow cones When you mention Family amp MWR you receive a 10-percent discount
If you want even more ask about party entertainers mdash clowns magicians balloon artists face painters variety shows deejays and more (the discount does not apply to indi-vidual entertainers however some entertainers are included
in the discount packages)For more information call Kidz-N-Motion at
360-528-5439 or the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282
Rent your party equipmentYou also can rent party equipment from Adventures
Unlimited or the Northwest Adventure Center Choose from a large or small bouncy castle dunk tank party can-opies folding chairs folding tables and game sets (tug-of-war badminton horseshoes and more)Call Adventures Unlimited (McChord Field) at
253-982-22062303 or the Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North) at 253-967-82827744
W hy pay up to three times more for a birthday party package outside JBLM Find everything your children want mdash and more mdash all within Family amp MWR activities
We set up the food entertainment and table settings while you provide the guests a party theyrsquoll always remember
by Patti Jeffrey
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Family amp the homefront
Fun for youth at JBLM with Child Youth amp School ServicesMiddle schoolteen activities
Hey teens Start off the school year with these events at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main Back-to-school Hail and Farewell Meet and recognize new friends celebrate birthdays and say goodbye to youth who are PCSing or moving (Friday Sept 16 330ndash430 pm)
Before-school program Breakfast is served for youth in grades 6ndash8 the program opens at 530 am Buses pick up from the program Students must be enrolled at Woodbrook Middle School
Harrison Prep or Mann Middle School Program is fee-based
Back-to-school dances Middle school students are invited to a dance to cel-ebrate the start of a new school year Fri-day Sept 23 7ndash9 pm The high school dance is Friday Sept 30 8ndash11 pm
Middle school studentsteens must be registered with CYS Services For more information about these events call
253-967-4441
Whatever your childrsquos interest SKIESUnlimited has a class
Join SKIESUnlimited for a wonderful new school year The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers fun educational classes for youth of all ages Classes are offered monthly at Lewis Main and Mc-Chord Field and include dance gym-nastics karate boxing science theatre art mommy-and-me options and many
more For a schedule and enrollment go to JBLMmwrcom (click on WebTrac and type keyword ldquoSKIES)rdquo
Kick off the year with sportsFrom soccer and wrestling to football
and cheerleading CYS Services has it all Youth sports are open to all ages and abilities so check out the calendar at JBLMmwrcom For registration infor-mation call 253-966-CYSS
Family Child Care providers needed for JBLM youth
As a Family Child Care provider you can earn up to $2000 a month while making a difference in kidsrsquo lives FCC recently held a Provider Appreciation Night mdash a fun-filled evening of laser tag proving providers and staffers work as a team both on and off the job They strive to provide quality care for families at JBLM If yoursquore interested in joining the team call 253-967-3039 for information on certification training
Itrsquos back-to-school time
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Register for classes sports hourly care
and more with WebTrac Children
must be registered with CYS Services to
participate
Bowling fun with EDGEJBLM youth are invited to Experience De-
velop Grow Excel EDGE offers art fitness life skills and adventure activities Children ages 6ndash10 are invited to try EDGE bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main Details and regis-tration for CYSS-registered youth is through WebTrac at JBLMmwrcom
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Itrsquos back-to-school time
Trucks
Trucks and more
TruckswwwNWMSROCKScom
2533120717
2533120717Call
Rick Schatz
Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
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See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
1
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Family amp the homefront ampGrow thri ve
with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
I
Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
1
2
1
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
2 3
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
3
4
5
6
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR phone guideMWR facility Location Phone number
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hom
efro
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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More than 50 tables of treasures will be for sale and you can shop till you drop from 9 amndash1 pm
While yoursquore there complete an event survey pull a lollipop from the lollipop tree and you could win a prize
Catch UFC 135 action at JBLMHeroes Sports Lounge at Lewis Main
is the place to catch UFC action on the big screen If you like combatives or just want to watch a good fight you donrsquot want to miss this On Saturday Sept 24 the doors open early and the fights start at 6 pm For more informa-tion call Cascade Community Center at 253-964-0331
Volunteer for BOSS Better Opportunities
for Single Servicemembers volunteers give back to their
community Through recreational events helping with other organiza-tions and seasonal projects BOSS vol-unteers help change the quality of life for many in the JBLM community
Recognized Armywide for its suc-cess the JBLM BOSS program has been renamed to include the Airmen of McChord Field and is the first in the Army to include members serving in other military branches
McChord has 16 units with two reps each to promote BOSS to active duty Airmen To find out how you can volun-teer your time call 253-967-5636
Attend Operation Rising Star
Check out the pipes on the most talented JBLM sing-ers at the Operation Rising Star contest Come out to the Cascade Community Centerrsquos Heroes Sports Lounge Thurs-days in September for singing enter-tainment Contestants will select songs based on the weekrsquos theme Thursdays Sept 8 15 and 22 with the final round on Sept 29
Food and beverages are available for purchase For more information call 253-967-2539
Find bargains at Flea MarketFind the perfect lamp for your home
or the paperback book yoursquove been looking for at the Fall Flea Market inside the MWR Fest Tent Saturday Sept 10
Discover even more happenings this month at JBLMmwrcom
SkatingSkate at AFC Arena
Skate and blade at the AFC Arena skat-ing rink Find exclusive skate times for Soldiers and Airmen civilian employ-ees teens strollers and tots and more Check out the deals and hours of opera-tion at JBLMmwrcom
For more details call 253-967-4458
Ride a trusty companion
We also take you
bull Mountain biking
bull Trail hiking
bull River rafting
bull High adventuring
amp more
Informationrental 253-967-77448282
Adventure Programs 253-967-6263
Adventures Unlimited (McChord
Field rentals) 253-982-22062303
Rifle Range 253-967-9803
Skeet Range 253-967-7056
Russell Landing Marina
253-967-2510
Paintball 253-912-8000
Scuba 253-967-3405
The Outdoor Recreation Program is here for you
We provide services to Soldiers Airmen family members amp sponsored friends
We also provide FRG unit amp squadron trips clinics camps rentals outdoor
store shooting ranges amp more
Wersquore located in Bldg 8050 Lewis North
amp Bldg 739 McChord Field
Drop in or call us today
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Bowl and party at JBLMEnjoy Sounders Lanes at McChord Field
with your own birthday party Par-ties include two hours of bowling with rental shoes a pizza soda and ice cream helium balloons napkins plates and cups mdash and even the par-ty invitations The cost is $5995 per lane Stop by or call 253-982-5954 to plan your party
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main of-fers three different packages starting at $10 per child Each pack come with two games of bowling with rental shoes soda ice cream cup balloons plates and cutlery mdash and three free games of bowling on the next visit for the birthday boy or girl Packages vary in price depending on your tastes and interests
For more information call 253-967-4661 or stop by and ask for a birthday party package brochure
CYS Services hosts parties tooThe McChord Youth Center offers a variety of
packages that each include complete tableware
items equipment setup and an inflatable bounce
house giant slide or obstacle course a rock climb-
ing tower or gaming rooms for play options
Each party option lasts an hour and a half
a staff member is present the entire time
Choose from themed parties gaming tourna-
ments climbing the outdoor rock wall and ad-
ditional activities Parties start at about $550
per youth
For more details call the youth center at
253-982-2203 during office hours or drop by
to talk with a staff member and see the enter-
tainment options
Plan a skating party at AFC ArenaFor roller-rink fun ask about booking a weekend
skating birthday party at AFC Arena at Lewis Main Catering is included in packages if you wish to eat more than a birthday cake
Packages include two hours of skating tables place settings balloons ice cream cups and invitations mdash plus a free skate pass for the birthday child on his or her next visit The basic package starts at $550 per childFor all the party options call 253-967-4458 or stop
by the skate office inside AFC Arena
More birthday entertainment choicesThe Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North offers
birthday party equipment and services in conjunction with Kidz-N-Motion They have it all mdash bouncy fun houses rock walls mazes gyms and slides plus popcorn cotton candy and snow cones When you mention Family amp MWR you receive a 10-percent discount
If you want even more ask about party entertainers mdash clowns magicians balloon artists face painters variety shows deejays and more (the discount does not apply to indi-vidual entertainers however some entertainers are included
in the discount packages)For more information call Kidz-N-Motion at
360-528-5439 or the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282
Rent your party equipmentYou also can rent party equipment from Adventures
Unlimited or the Northwest Adventure Center Choose from a large or small bouncy castle dunk tank party can-opies folding chairs folding tables and game sets (tug-of-war badminton horseshoes and more)Call Adventures Unlimited (McChord Field) at
253-982-22062303 or the Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North) at 253-967-82827744
W hy pay up to three times more for a birthday party package outside JBLM Find everything your children want mdash and more mdash all within Family amp MWR activities
We set up the food entertainment and table settings while you provide the guests a party theyrsquoll always remember
by Patti Jeffrey
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Family amp the homefront
Fun for youth at JBLM with Child Youth amp School ServicesMiddle schoolteen activities
Hey teens Start off the school year with these events at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main Back-to-school Hail and Farewell Meet and recognize new friends celebrate birthdays and say goodbye to youth who are PCSing or moving (Friday Sept 16 330ndash430 pm)
Before-school program Breakfast is served for youth in grades 6ndash8 the program opens at 530 am Buses pick up from the program Students must be enrolled at Woodbrook Middle School
Harrison Prep or Mann Middle School Program is fee-based
Back-to-school dances Middle school students are invited to a dance to cel-ebrate the start of a new school year Fri-day Sept 23 7ndash9 pm The high school dance is Friday Sept 30 8ndash11 pm
Middle school studentsteens must be registered with CYS Services For more information about these events call
253-967-4441
Whatever your childrsquos interest SKIESUnlimited has a class
Join SKIESUnlimited for a wonderful new school year The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers fun educational classes for youth of all ages Classes are offered monthly at Lewis Main and Mc-Chord Field and include dance gym-nastics karate boxing science theatre art mommy-and-me options and many
more For a schedule and enrollment go to JBLMmwrcom (click on WebTrac and type keyword ldquoSKIES)rdquo
Kick off the year with sportsFrom soccer and wrestling to football
and cheerleading CYS Services has it all Youth sports are open to all ages and abilities so check out the calendar at JBLMmwrcom For registration infor-mation call 253-966-CYSS
Family Child Care providers needed for JBLM youth
As a Family Child Care provider you can earn up to $2000 a month while making a difference in kidsrsquo lives FCC recently held a Provider Appreciation Night mdash a fun-filled evening of laser tag proving providers and staffers work as a team both on and off the job They strive to provide quality care for families at JBLM If yoursquore interested in joining the team call 253-967-3039 for information on certification training
Itrsquos back-to-school time
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Register for classes sports hourly care
and more with WebTrac Children
must be registered with CYS Services to
participate
Bowling fun with EDGEJBLM youth are invited to Experience De-
velop Grow Excel EDGE offers art fitness life skills and adventure activities Children ages 6ndash10 are invited to try EDGE bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main Details and regis-tration for CYSS-registered youth is through WebTrac at JBLMmwrcom
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Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
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See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
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for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
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Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
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Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
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Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
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Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
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Bowl and party at JBLMEnjoy Sounders Lanes at McChord Field
with your own birthday party Par-ties include two hours of bowling with rental shoes a pizza soda and ice cream helium balloons napkins plates and cups mdash and even the par-ty invitations The cost is $5995 per lane Stop by or call 253-982-5954 to plan your party
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main of-fers three different packages starting at $10 per child Each pack come with two games of bowling with rental shoes soda ice cream cup balloons plates and cutlery mdash and three free games of bowling on the next visit for the birthday boy or girl Packages vary in price depending on your tastes and interests
For more information call 253-967-4661 or stop by and ask for a birthday party package brochure
CYS Services hosts parties tooThe McChord Youth Center offers a variety of
packages that each include complete tableware
items equipment setup and an inflatable bounce
house giant slide or obstacle course a rock climb-
ing tower or gaming rooms for play options
Each party option lasts an hour and a half
a staff member is present the entire time
Choose from themed parties gaming tourna-
ments climbing the outdoor rock wall and ad-
ditional activities Parties start at about $550
per youth
For more details call the youth center at
253-982-2203 during office hours or drop by
to talk with a staff member and see the enter-
tainment options
Plan a skating party at AFC ArenaFor roller-rink fun ask about booking a weekend
skating birthday party at AFC Arena at Lewis Main Catering is included in packages if you wish to eat more than a birthday cake
Packages include two hours of skating tables place settings balloons ice cream cups and invitations mdash plus a free skate pass for the birthday child on his or her next visit The basic package starts at $550 per childFor all the party options call 253-967-4458 or stop
by the skate office inside AFC Arena
More birthday entertainment choicesThe Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North offers
birthday party equipment and services in conjunction with Kidz-N-Motion They have it all mdash bouncy fun houses rock walls mazes gyms and slides plus popcorn cotton candy and snow cones When you mention Family amp MWR you receive a 10-percent discount
If you want even more ask about party entertainers mdash clowns magicians balloon artists face painters variety shows deejays and more (the discount does not apply to indi-vidual entertainers however some entertainers are included
in the discount packages)For more information call Kidz-N-Motion at
360-528-5439 or the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282
Rent your party equipmentYou also can rent party equipment from Adventures
Unlimited or the Northwest Adventure Center Choose from a large or small bouncy castle dunk tank party can-opies folding chairs folding tables and game sets (tug-of-war badminton horseshoes and more)Call Adventures Unlimited (McChord Field) at
253-982-22062303 or the Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North) at 253-967-82827744
W hy pay up to three times more for a birthday party package outside JBLM Find everything your children want mdash and more mdash all within Family amp MWR activities
We set up the food entertainment and table settings while you provide the guests a party theyrsquoll always remember
by Patti Jeffrey
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Family amp the homefront
Fun for youth at JBLM with Child Youth amp School ServicesMiddle schoolteen activities
Hey teens Start off the school year with these events at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main Back-to-school Hail and Farewell Meet and recognize new friends celebrate birthdays and say goodbye to youth who are PCSing or moving (Friday Sept 16 330ndash430 pm)
Before-school program Breakfast is served for youth in grades 6ndash8 the program opens at 530 am Buses pick up from the program Students must be enrolled at Woodbrook Middle School
Harrison Prep or Mann Middle School Program is fee-based
Back-to-school dances Middle school students are invited to a dance to cel-ebrate the start of a new school year Fri-day Sept 23 7ndash9 pm The high school dance is Friday Sept 30 8ndash11 pm
Middle school studentsteens must be registered with CYS Services For more information about these events call
253-967-4441
Whatever your childrsquos interest SKIESUnlimited has a class
Join SKIESUnlimited for a wonderful new school year The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers fun educational classes for youth of all ages Classes are offered monthly at Lewis Main and Mc-Chord Field and include dance gym-nastics karate boxing science theatre art mommy-and-me options and many
more For a schedule and enrollment go to JBLMmwrcom (click on WebTrac and type keyword ldquoSKIES)rdquo
Kick off the year with sportsFrom soccer and wrestling to football
and cheerleading CYS Services has it all Youth sports are open to all ages and abilities so check out the calendar at JBLMmwrcom For registration infor-mation call 253-966-CYSS
Family Child Care providers needed for JBLM youth
As a Family Child Care provider you can earn up to $2000 a month while making a difference in kidsrsquo lives FCC recently held a Provider Appreciation Night mdash a fun-filled evening of laser tag proving providers and staffers work as a team both on and off the job They strive to provide quality care for families at JBLM If yoursquore interested in joining the team call 253-967-3039 for information on certification training
Itrsquos back-to-school time
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Register for classes sports hourly care
and more with WebTrac Children
must be registered with CYS Services to
participate
Bowling fun with EDGEJBLM youth are invited to Experience De-
velop Grow Excel EDGE offers art fitness life skills and adventure activities Children ages 6ndash10 are invited to try EDGE bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main Details and regis-tration for CYSS-registered youth is through WebTrac at JBLMmwrcom
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Itrsquos back-to-school time
Trucks
Trucks and more
TruckswwwNWMSROCKScom
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Rick Schatz
Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
2
3
4
5
6
See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
1
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Family amp the homefront ampGrow thri ve
with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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ampGrow thri ve
The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
I
Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
1
2
1
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
2 3
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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4
5
6
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
4 65
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011
challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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M 253-982-2695253-967-7166253-967-98521-877-272-7337253-967-3689253-967-4458253-967-2382253-967-2324Closed for renovations
253-967-6710253-967-2300253-966-2490253-966-CYSS253-966-CYSS253-966-SAFE253-966-9419253-967-3538253-967-9704253-967-6618253-967-3039253-966-7935253-967-9496253-477-3125253-966-6338253-967-6399253-967-3635Closed for renovations
253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
Bldg 552Bldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller Hall
Bldg 2166 Liggett Ave Bldg 2275 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 8300 American Lake Ave Bldg 2402 Bitar AveBldg 2095 Bitar AveBldg 2094 Bitar AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 100 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 6396 Garcia BlvdBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 6995 Jackson AveBldg 6993 Jackson AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 578 580Bldg 3032Bldg 3032Bldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 8589 American Lake AveBldg 8587 American Lake AveBldg 8584 American Lake AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 8197 American Lake DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 6398 Garcia BlvdBldg 2021C Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 9037 Gardner LoopBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2295 12th amp Bitar
Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
Bldg 2109 N 10th StBldg 3271 2nd Div DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2109 N 10th St Bldg 851
253-967-5533253-967-2824253-967-3525253-967-5889253-982-3454le
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MWR facility Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Community Center
Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
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Sports Admin OfficeCowan amp Memorial stadiumsIntramural sportsJensen Family Health amp Fitness
Keeler Sports amp Fitness Center
Keeler PoolMcChord Fitness CenterMcChord Fitness Ctr Annex McChord PoolMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness Center
Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
Bldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2022 Liggett Ave amp DivBldg 9993 Garfield StKeeler Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 729Bldg 726Bldg 736Bldg 2160 Liggett AveMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 3759 Stryker AveBldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichSoldiers Field HouseBldg 11596 D St amp 41st DivBldg 11596 D St amp 41st Div
253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
Closed for renovations
253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
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Bldg 739Bldg 1147AFC Arena Bldg 2275Bldg 2111Bldg 8050 NCO Beach Rd
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Bowl and party at JBLMEnjoy Sounders Lanes at McChord Field
with your own birthday party Par-ties include two hours of bowling with rental shoes a pizza soda and ice cream helium balloons napkins plates and cups mdash and even the par-ty invitations The cost is $5995 per lane Stop by or call 253-982-5954 to plan your party
Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main of-fers three different packages starting at $10 per child Each pack come with two games of bowling with rental shoes soda ice cream cup balloons plates and cutlery mdash and three free games of bowling on the next visit for the birthday boy or girl Packages vary in price depending on your tastes and interests
For more information call 253-967-4661 or stop by and ask for a birthday party package brochure
CYS Services hosts parties tooThe McChord Youth Center offers a variety of
packages that each include complete tableware
items equipment setup and an inflatable bounce
house giant slide or obstacle course a rock climb-
ing tower or gaming rooms for play options
Each party option lasts an hour and a half
a staff member is present the entire time
Choose from themed parties gaming tourna-
ments climbing the outdoor rock wall and ad-
ditional activities Parties start at about $550
per youth
For more details call the youth center at
253-982-2203 during office hours or drop by
to talk with a staff member and see the enter-
tainment options
Plan a skating party at AFC ArenaFor roller-rink fun ask about booking a weekend
skating birthday party at AFC Arena at Lewis Main Catering is included in packages if you wish to eat more than a birthday cake
Packages include two hours of skating tables place settings balloons ice cream cups and invitations mdash plus a free skate pass for the birthday child on his or her next visit The basic package starts at $550 per childFor all the party options call 253-967-4458 or stop
by the skate office inside AFC Arena
More birthday entertainment choicesThe Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North offers
birthday party equipment and services in conjunction with Kidz-N-Motion They have it all mdash bouncy fun houses rock walls mazes gyms and slides plus popcorn cotton candy and snow cones When you mention Family amp MWR you receive a 10-percent discount
If you want even more ask about party entertainers mdash clowns magicians balloon artists face painters variety shows deejays and more (the discount does not apply to indi-vidual entertainers however some entertainers are included
in the discount packages)For more information call Kidz-N-Motion at
360-528-5439 or the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282
Rent your party equipmentYou also can rent party equipment from Adventures
Unlimited or the Northwest Adventure Center Choose from a large or small bouncy castle dunk tank party can-opies folding chairs folding tables and game sets (tug-of-war badminton horseshoes and more)Call Adventures Unlimited (McChord Field) at
253-982-22062303 or the Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North) at 253-967-82827744
W hy pay up to three times more for a birthday party package outside JBLM Find everything your children want mdash and more mdash all within Family amp MWR activities
We set up the food entertainment and table settings while you provide the guests a party theyrsquoll always remember
by Patti Jeffrey
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011
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Family amp the homefront
Fun for youth at JBLM with Child Youth amp School ServicesMiddle schoolteen activities
Hey teens Start off the school year with these events at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main Back-to-school Hail and Farewell Meet and recognize new friends celebrate birthdays and say goodbye to youth who are PCSing or moving (Friday Sept 16 330ndash430 pm)
Before-school program Breakfast is served for youth in grades 6ndash8 the program opens at 530 am Buses pick up from the program Students must be enrolled at Woodbrook Middle School
Harrison Prep or Mann Middle School Program is fee-based
Back-to-school dances Middle school students are invited to a dance to cel-ebrate the start of a new school year Fri-day Sept 23 7ndash9 pm The high school dance is Friday Sept 30 8ndash11 pm
Middle school studentsteens must be registered with CYS Services For more information about these events call
253-967-4441
Whatever your childrsquos interest SKIESUnlimited has a class
Join SKIESUnlimited for a wonderful new school year The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers fun educational classes for youth of all ages Classes are offered monthly at Lewis Main and Mc-Chord Field and include dance gym-nastics karate boxing science theatre art mommy-and-me options and many
more For a schedule and enrollment go to JBLMmwrcom (click on WebTrac and type keyword ldquoSKIES)rdquo
Kick off the year with sportsFrom soccer and wrestling to football
and cheerleading CYS Services has it all Youth sports are open to all ages and abilities so check out the calendar at JBLMmwrcom For registration infor-mation call 253-966-CYSS
Family Child Care providers needed for JBLM youth
As a Family Child Care provider you can earn up to $2000 a month while making a difference in kidsrsquo lives FCC recently held a Provider Appreciation Night mdash a fun-filled evening of laser tag proving providers and staffers work as a team both on and off the job They strive to provide quality care for families at JBLM If yoursquore interested in joining the team call 253-967-3039 for information on certification training
Itrsquos back-to-school time
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Register for classes sports hourly care
and more with WebTrac Children
must be registered with CYS Services to
participate
Bowling fun with EDGEJBLM youth are invited to Experience De-
velop Grow Excel EDGE offers art fitness life skills and adventure activities Children ages 6ndash10 are invited to try EDGE bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main Details and regis-tration for CYSS-registered youth is through WebTrac at JBLMmwrcom
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Itrsquos back-to-school time
Trucks
Trucks and more
TruckswwwNWMSROCKScom
2533120717
2533120717Call
Rick Schatz
Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
2
3
4
5
6
See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
1
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Family amp the homefront ampGrow thri ve
with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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ampGrow thri ve
The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
I
Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
1
2
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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4
5
6
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR phone guideMWR facility Location Phone number
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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M 253-982-2695253-967-7166253-967-98521-877-272-7337253-967-3689253-967-4458253-967-2382253-967-2324Closed for renovations
253-967-6710253-967-2300253-966-2490253-966-CYSS253-966-CYSS253-966-SAFE253-966-9419253-967-3538253-967-9704253-967-6618253-967-3039253-966-7935253-967-9496253-477-3125253-966-6338253-967-6399253-967-3635Closed for renovations
253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
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Family amp the homefront
Fun for youth at JBLM with Child Youth amp School ServicesMiddle schoolteen activities
Hey teens Start off the school year with these events at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main Back-to-school Hail and Farewell Meet and recognize new friends celebrate birthdays and say goodbye to youth who are PCSing or moving (Friday Sept 16 330ndash430 pm)
Before-school program Breakfast is served for youth in grades 6ndash8 the program opens at 530 am Buses pick up from the program Students must be enrolled at Woodbrook Middle School
Harrison Prep or Mann Middle School Program is fee-based
Back-to-school dances Middle school students are invited to a dance to cel-ebrate the start of a new school year Fri-day Sept 23 7ndash9 pm The high school dance is Friday Sept 30 8ndash11 pm
Middle school studentsteens must be registered with CYS Services For more information about these events call
253-967-4441
Whatever your childrsquos interest SKIESUnlimited has a class
Join SKIESUnlimited for a wonderful new school year The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers fun educational classes for youth of all ages Classes are offered monthly at Lewis Main and Mc-Chord Field and include dance gym-nastics karate boxing science theatre art mommy-and-me options and many
more For a schedule and enrollment go to JBLMmwrcom (click on WebTrac and type keyword ldquoSKIES)rdquo
Kick off the year with sportsFrom soccer and wrestling to football
and cheerleading CYS Services has it all Youth sports are open to all ages and abilities so check out the calendar at JBLMmwrcom For registration infor-mation call 253-966-CYSS
Family Child Care providers needed for JBLM youth
As a Family Child Care provider you can earn up to $2000 a month while making a difference in kidsrsquo lives FCC recently held a Provider Appreciation Night mdash a fun-filled evening of laser tag proving providers and staffers work as a team both on and off the job They strive to provide quality care for families at JBLM If yoursquore interested in joining the team call 253-967-3039 for information on certification training
Itrsquos back-to-school time
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Register for classes sports hourly care
and more with WebTrac Children
must be registered with CYS Services to
participate
Bowling fun with EDGEJBLM youth are invited to Experience De-
velop Grow Excel EDGE offers art fitness life skills and adventure activities Children ages 6ndash10 are invited to try EDGE bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main Details and regis-tration for CYSS-registered youth is through WebTrac at JBLMmwrcom
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Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
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See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
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Family amp the homefront ampGrow thri ve
with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
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Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
Bldg 552Bldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller Hall
Bldg 2166 Liggett Ave Bldg 2275 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 8300 American Lake Ave Bldg 2402 Bitar AveBldg 2095 Bitar AveBldg 2094 Bitar AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 100 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 6396 Garcia BlvdBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 6995 Jackson AveBldg 6993 Jackson AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 578 580Bldg 3032Bldg 3032Bldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 8589 American Lake AveBldg 8587 American Lake AveBldg 8584 American Lake AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 8197 American Lake DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 6398 Garcia BlvdBldg 2021C Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 9037 Gardner LoopBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2295 12th amp Bitar
Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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MWR facility Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Community Center
Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
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Keeler Sports amp Fitness Center
Keeler PoolMcChord Fitness CenterMcChord Fitness Ctr Annex McChord PoolMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness Center
Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
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Closed for renovations
253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
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Itrsquos back-to-school time
Trucks
Trucks and more
TruckswwwNWMSROCKScom
2533120717
2533120717Call
Rick Schatz
Back-to-school ideas for parentsWondering what to do after yoursquove dropped off your kids at school There are
lots of great ways for you to spend your morning with Family and MWR Here are just a few
Order your favorite beverage and put your feet up at the AFC Arena Battle Bean Enjoy a special deal (see left) and WiFi on a comfortable couch
Fit in that workout you meant to do all summer with a fitness class at a JBLM gym (see page 26 for tips on how to make time for fitness in your busy life)
Get lost in a best-selling book checked out from a JBLM library (page 28)
Build on your parenting skills and get prepared for what this year may bring mdash sign up for seminars with the Family Advocacy Program (next page)
Rent a kayak from the Northwest Ad-venture Center or Adventures Unlimited and go for a paddle on American Lake with a friend (turn to page 20)Sign up for Army Family Team Building classes and learn acronyms leadership skills and more (see page 19)
AFC Arena Battle Bean specialsbull Just another Mocha Monday whoa whoa Start the week right with a 12-oz mocha with whipmdashjust $2 all day
bull Tuesday a cup of chili is just $1 when you purchase a sandwich
bull MommyDaddy and Me Coffee Date Wednesday free cookie with purchase of childrsquos hot chocolate
bull Thursday $1 off any grilled panini sandwich
bull Double-punch Friday double punches noonndash2 pm
Treat yourself Gourmet cheesecake cakes and pies available for purchase For hours of operation visit JBLMmwrcom
2
3
4
5
6
See page 31 for locations and phone numbers For more ways
Family and MWR can keep you busy surf to JBLMmwrcom
1
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Family amp the homefront ampGrow thri ve
with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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ampGrow thri ve
The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
I
Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
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2
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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4
5
6
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR phone guideMWR facility Location Phone number
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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253-967-6710253-967-2300253-966-2490253-966-CYSS253-966-CYSS253-966-SAFE253-966-9419253-967-3538253-967-9704253-967-6618253-967-3039253-966-7935253-967-9496253-477-3125253-966-6338253-967-6399253-967-3635Closed for renovations
253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
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Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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MWR facility Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Community Center
Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
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with Army Community Servicersquos programs just
for families
What is the New Parent Support
Programbull bull bull
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The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
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Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
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2
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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4
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
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Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
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Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
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Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
Bldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2022 Liggett Ave amp DivBldg 9993 Garfield StKeeler Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 729Bldg 726Bldg 736Bldg 2160 Liggett AveMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 3759 Stryker AveBldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichSoldiers Field HouseBldg 11596 D St amp 41st DivBldg 11596 D St amp 41st Div
253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
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253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
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The many benefits of infant massageBy Rosie Anderson LICSW Lead Home Visitor New Parent Support Program
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nfant massage is a powerful tool that benefits both baby and caretaker Touch is a primal need
for infants ldquoTouching is the firstcommunication that a baby receives The first language of its development is through the skinrdquo writes Frederick Leboyer in Loving Hands a book about infant massage
The relationship between an infant and her parent is the most important foundation in which they learn about trust safety and respect Infant mas-sage helps build a relationship that will last a lifetime
Infant massage enhances bond-ing and when the caregiver learns to respond to her infantrsquos cues facilitates communication Babies are social crea-tures who benefit from social interaction mdash itrsquos crucial for their development
An infant communicates with her body and the caregiver learns this communication and responds with respect to the infantrsquos preferences This can also help the parent with overall
parenting Positive cues may be eye contact smiling babbling or cooingand smooth movements of arms or legs Signs your baby isnrsquot enjoying herself include pulling or turning away frown-ing arching her back or crying
Research supports the benefits of in-fant massage Psychosocial benefits ofinfant massage include increased bond-ing attachment and body-mind-spirit connection improved self-esteem and enhanced communication
Physiological benefits to the infantbull Improves body awarenessbull Improves relaxation and stress releasebull Stimulates circulationbull Strengthens digestive circulatory and
gastrointestinal systems which canlead to weight gain
bull Reduces discomfort from teethingcongestion gas colic and stress
bull Improves immune system and sleep patterns
Benefits to the caretakerbull Improves ability to read infant cues
and increases confidence in parentingbull Improves relaxationbull Increases quality time with infantbull Promotes parenting skillsbull Lowers blood pressure and reduces
stress
bull Decreases postpartum depression andimproves sense of well-beingMany parents are under a great deal
of stress in todayrsquos society and infant massage can be enjoyed by the caretak-er and the infant benefiting health and wellness of both
Infant massage is about building bonds attachment communication nurturing and love Sign up today to reap the benefits and learn the tech-niques of infant massage with the New Parent Support Program mdash classes are offered at two JBLM locations and in-home instruction is available upon request For registration and more in-formation call 253-967-5901
Information from ldquoTouch Communication The power of infant massagerdquo by Ellen Fogel Schneider PhD CCIM
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Play Morning for familiesTherersquos a new opportunity to get
together and play mdash Play Morning at the Escape Zone each Thursday at 10 am Activities and crafts are geared to toddlers and preschoolers Itrsquos a great way to make new friends so stop by today Play Morning is also offered at Raindrops amp Rainbows Par-ent and Child Play Center Fridays at 10 am No registration is required
1-2-3 MagicLearn to discipline without ar-
guing yelling or spanking with 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2ndash12 This free two-session class also teaches how to control obnoxious behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child Free childcare is available and registration is required Details 253-967-5901
The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide free parenting support and educational services to families with children ages 5 years and younger The programrsquos goal is to help parents learn to cope with stress isolation post-deployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood For more information call 253-967-7409
Infant massage is
offered at two JBLM locations
Call 253-967-7409 for registration
or more details
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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253-967-6710253-967-2300253-966-2490253-966-CYSS253-966-CYSS253-966-SAFE253-966-9419253-967-3538253-967-9704253-967-6618253-967-3039253-966-7935253-967-9496253-477-3125253-966-6338253-967-6399253-967-3635Closed for renovations
253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
Bldg 552Bldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller Hall
Bldg 2166 Liggett Ave Bldg 2275 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 8300 American Lake Ave Bldg 2402 Bitar AveBldg 2095 Bitar AveBldg 2094 Bitar AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 100 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 6396 Garcia BlvdBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 6995 Jackson AveBldg 6993 Jackson AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 578 580Bldg 3032Bldg 3032Bldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 8589 American Lake AveBldg 8587 American Lake AveBldg 8584 American Lake AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 8197 American Lake DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 6398 Garcia BlvdBldg 2021C Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 9037 Gardner LoopBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2295 12th amp Bitar
Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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MWR facility Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Community Center
Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
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Keeler Sports amp Fitness Center
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Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
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253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
Closed for renovations
253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
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Family amp the homefront
If yoursquod like to see changes made at JBLM and beyond get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan By shar-ing your ideas yoursquoll influence how well you live how well you respond to life changes and how well your family thrives in the military life The confer-ence is open to all service members and families at JBLM
Designed to improve the quality of life for service members and their families the JBLM Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hun-dreds of policy changes and program improvements since 1983
Commanders use conference input to learn about and seek solutions for community concerns Changes that are
adopted through this process produce a satisfied informed and more resilient military community
Who attends the conferenceThe conference is scheduled Wednes-
day Oct 12 and Thursday Oct 13 at Stone Education Center at Lewis Main Delegates mdash spouses retirees widows active duty military civilians and teens mdash are designated to cross-representative groups of about 12ndash14 people
What do the delegates do with issuesEach group is given a number of issues
to address Delegates have a common aim mdash to keep an open mind while dis-cussing which issues should be forward-ed to the Department of the Army or Air
Force for resolution The goal is to iden-tify and resolve the global issues affect-ing the most people across the military The conference delegates prioritize issues that will be sent to Forces Command for their conference process
The conference issues vary each year Some issues submitted last year dealt with deployments dwell time and healthcare Specific issues forwarded to the DA in the past year include de-ployed Department of Army civilians being provided the same tax benefits as deployed Soldiers Local issues that con-cern JBLM are also prioritized and di-rected for response This year the JBLM Deputy Garrison Commander will also be given relevant Air Force issues
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of life
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
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Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
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Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
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Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
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253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
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A national day for helping others in the communityMake A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October millions ofAmericans rally into a single day of action to help change the communities in which they live
Share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit organization and co-workers involved in Make A Difference Day which is scheduled for Saturday Oct 22 Everyone can participate Find a need in your community and use the power of Make A Difference Day to mobilize your family your neighbors even your entire community into a day of action
Adopt andor register a project with the Installation Volunteer Corps Office For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list call 253-967-2324
Home business opportunitySpouses seeking part-time employ-
ment are invited to the Home Busi-ness Opportunity Fair Wednesday Sept 7 at the Chapel Support Center Fellowship Hall Bldg 746 at McChord Field 9 amndash2 pm For more informa-tion call 253-967-0260
Education and support seminarsbull Prepare for a homecoming with the
Thursday Sept 8 Reunion Workshop
bull Get prepared with the Predeploy-ment Workshop Tuesday Sept 13 and the Children amp Deployment Workshop Thursday Sept 22
bull Army Family Team Building Level I Sept 13ndash14 and Level III Sept 26ndash30
bull Resiliency Academy for spouses andDA civilians Sept 28ndash30
Registration details JBLMmwrcom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Conference
Join the Family Advocacy Program and Mark Wynn a creator of the countryrsquos largest domestic violence investigative unit at the Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month Conference Thursday Oct 20 To register now (the first 150 registrants receive lunch) call 253-967-5901 The free conference is at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel
You can inspire change mdash get involved with the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference to improve quality of lifeHow to be part of the conference
If you want to make a difference and are ready to take part in improving the lives of those in the military consider being a delegate at the JBLM Family Action Plan Conference If you want to see how the process works you also may visit or volunteer at the confer-ence Call the AFAP program manager at 253-967-3689 or email jblmafapgmailcom for more information
Let your voice be heardIf you donrsquot speak up who will The
JBLM Family Action Plan is open to all service members civilian person-nel family members and retirees mdash all those who live work and play at JBLM mdash can speak out To submit an issue go to jblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml and click on the AFAP Issue Submission form
Another way to improve services and pro-grams at JBLM httpicedisamil
Why not lend a hand Celebrate MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
and make a positive impact at JBLM
How you can make a difference at JBLM
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
1
2
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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4
5
6
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR phone guideMWR facility Location Phone number
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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253-967-6710253-967-2300253-966-2490253-966-CYSS253-966-CYSS253-966-SAFE253-966-9419253-967-3538253-967-9704253-967-6618253-967-3039253-966-7935253-967-9496253-477-3125253-966-6338253-967-6399253-967-3635Closed for renovations
253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
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Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventures Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Itrsquos finally open Ride through the newly reopened Snoqualmie Tunnel Sat-urday Oct 1 Itrsquos nearly two miles long and the only light will be from your headlamps From there snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake The best part is itrsquos downhill Trip fee includes guide transportation bike helmet gloves and headlamp Difficulty easy dis-tance 225 miles ride time 35 hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour No boys allowed on this Seattle trip for chocolate lovers Ladies join us Sunday Sept 25 for a girls-only afternoon thatrsquos all about Seattlersquos finest chocolate Chocolate has be-come so important in Seattle culture that it rivals the other famous bean in town Learn about the history of chocolate where it comes from and all about how itrsquos made Yoursquoll
Adventures
1
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
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Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
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Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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Travel to Seattle Mount Rainier or stay close to home to experience
the Everg reen statersquos best adventurestaste the cookie that Seattle Magazine named one of Seattlersquos best desserts find out whatrsquos served in the Oval Of-fice and indulge in one of renowned chef Tom Douglasrsquos signature desserts Then yoursquoll have time to explore Pike Place Market before heading home Trip fee includes transportation and guided chocolate tour Minimum age 12 ($75)
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Saturday Sept 17 or Sunday Oct 9 There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool Tempera-tures vary between the pools allow-ing you to find one that is just right for you Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests Feel free to join your trip guide on an optional one-and-a-half-mile hike to Sol Duc Falls before you take a dip into the hot springs ($50)
Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park Sunday Sept 25 Donrsquot forget your camera Difficulty moder-ate distance 48 miles elevation gain 1700 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend the day with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Enjoy live music German food arts and crafts a Bavarian clothing sale and other activities Bring the entire family Saturday Oct 8 ($70)
Visit Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks You havenrsquot seen Seattle until yoursquove seen it from a Duck Travelers of all ages love to ride the Ducks and you can Sunday Oct 2 Coast Guard-cer-tified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City The amphibious World War-II vehicles
allow you to see Seattle from both land and water See downtown Seattle Pike Place Market historic Pioneer Square Funky Fremont and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats After the land-and-water tour on the Ducks yoursquoll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for wonderful shopping
and great food ($45 ages 3ndash12 $35
ages 0ndash2 $30)
Check out these other great tripsAfter-work climb Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing Wednesdays Sept 14 or Sept 28 Climbing gear admission and trans-portation are included No experience is
required All ages welcome ($15)
After-work mountain biking trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North Wednes-day Sept 21 Fee includes equipment and guided ride ($20)
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4
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Seaha wks tickets on sale at Leisure Travel Services Details at JBLMmwrcom
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
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Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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Adventures
Quick tip Look for this logo to find
family-friendly trips
After-work paddle Head out to calm waters close to home for an evening kayak trip Wednesday Oct 5 This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers The fee includes all equipment and guide Minimum age 12 ($20)
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the West-ern Hemisphere Walk deep into the underside of a 2000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations Sunday Oct 2 In this subterranean environment the average year-round temperature re-mains a constant 45 degrees so dress warmly Difficulty easy distance three miles elevation gain 250 feet Minimum age 12 ($35)
Bike the Carbon River Trail Bike through the rainforest of Mount Raini-er National Park following the Car-bon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic) Join us Saturday Sept 24 ($40)
Geocaching adventure Check out
the high-tech game of hide-and-seek
known as geocaching Sunday Sept
18 Yoursquoll learn the basics of a GPS at
Lewis North and then spend the rest
of the day finding local caches Trip
fee includes instruction equipment
and transportation ($35 children 12 and younger $10)
Grand Prix racing Get ready for speed Wednesday Oct 12 mdash fast times at
the Grand Prix Raceway Track await you Work up an appetite on more than four miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing Fee includes trans-portation lap fee kart helmet head sock and instruction Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet ($40)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park for a two-hour guided afternoon horse-back ride Sunday Oct 9 Bring the entire family along for a great day No experience is necessary Mini-mum age 7 ($80)
Indoor rock climbing Reach new heights at the Edgeworks Gym an indoor rock climbing destination Sat-urday Sept 17 Climbing gear admis-sion and transportation are included no experience is required All ages welcome ($15)
Kayak Hope Island Take a nice paddle and walk around Hope Islandrsquos beach-es and tide pools Sunday Sept 25 Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles harbor seals and starfish Difficulty beginner paddle distance approxi-mately six miles time 45 Hours Minimum age 12 ($40)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
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Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
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Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 14 $15 All ages welcome
Indoor rock climbing Saturday Sept 17 $15 All ages welcome
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday Sept 17 $50
Whitewater rafting the Tieton River Sunday Sept 18 $95 Minimum age 10
Geocaching adventure Sunday Sept 18 $35 Children 12 amp younger $10
After-work mountain biking Wednesday Sept 21 $20
Bike the Carbon River Trail Saturday Sept 24 $40
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Sept 24 $45 Minimum age 12
Hike Comet Falls at Mount Rainier Sunday Sept 25 $35 Minimum age 12
Bella Donna Chocolate Indulgence Tour Sunday Sept 25 $75 Minimum age 12
Kayak Hope Island Sunday Sept 25 $40 Minimum age 12
After-work climb Wednesday Sept 28 $15 All ages welcome
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Trail Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Sea kayak Cutts Island Saturday Oct 1 $40 Minimum age 12
Ape Cave adventure Sunday Oct 2 $35 Minimum age 12
Pike Place MarketRide the Ducks Sunday Oct 2 $45 Ages 3ndash12 $35 ages 0ndash2 $30
After-work paddle Wednesday Oct 5 $20 Minimum age 12
Visit Mount St Helens Saturday Oct 8 $45 Minimum age 12
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday Oct 8 $70
Horseback riding Sunday Oct 9 $80 Minimum age 7
Visit Sol Duc Hot Springs Sunday Oct 9 $50
Grand Prix racing Wednesday Oct 12 $40 Minimum age 16 minimum height 5 feet
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule subject to change without notice Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited Group ratesprivate trips available Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies only253-967-6263 bull JBLMmwrcom
Sea kayak Cutts Island Donrsquot miss
this South Sound classic Saturday
Oct 1 Starting in Horsehead Bay
paddle north in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island This small island has a steep rock face on the south end and many
birds make this island their home The water in the area is known to be a little warmer than other places in the Sound so take a dip while enjoying
your lunch and exploring ($40)
Visit Mount St Helens Enjoy an excit-
ing day of hiking down to Spirit Lake
which sits at the bottom of the vol-
cano The Harmony Falls Trail doesnrsquot
live true to its namemdashthe trees lie
parallel to each other like matches in
a matchbook and the shoreline is still
covered in a gritty ash from the 1980
explosion Head to Mount St Helens
Saturdays Sept 24 or Oct 8 Difficul-
ty easy distance two miles elevation
gain 700 feet time 25 hours Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
Whitewater raft the Tieton River When
most other rivers in the Pacific North-
west have run out of water the Tieton
River doesnrsquot disappoint The yearly
release of water from Rimrock Lake
each September turns the Tieton River
into a big wave class III+ roller coaster
so end the rafting season with a splash
Sunday Sept 18 With steep gradient
and guaranteed water a Tieton River
trip offers nonstop action from start
to finish Barbecue dinner included
Minimum age 10 ($95)
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
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Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
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challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
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Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
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Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
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Adventures
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
BLM has two outdoor recreation facilities to serve all of your recre-
ational needs mdash Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North
Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of services and products to serve the community
The facility has an extensive rental pro-gram that includes boats trailers kayaks and canoes If yoursquore climbing Mount Rainier this season Adventures Unlimited can help outfit you and your party for your climb at prices that canrsquot be beat
Be sure to check out Holiday Park FamCamp nestled in a forest of Doug-las Firs and pines Yoursquoll find a gazebo with grills as well as a clubhouse and playground For more information about Holiday Park call 253-982-5488
If yoursquore throwing a party or unitorganization picnic Adventures Un-limited rents tables chairs dunk tanks bouncy castles and more to help make your party fun for everyone Addition-ally open and closed pavilions are available to rent
Tickets are coming back to Adven-tures Unlimited Tickets to DisneyLand SeaWorld and local attractions will be available soon
Call 253-982-2206 for more in-formation Find out about the NAC at JBLMmwrcom or check out next monthrsquos Outdoor Recreation Spotlight
Adventures Unlimited
J
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Online at JBLMmwrcom
Details about all outdoor recreation programs
and facilities available at JBLM are online Check out photos register for trips with WebTrac and
much more
Get outside with help from
By Erika Stadulis
Whether you want to go on a kayak paddle or
summit Mount Rainier Adventures Unlimited
at McChord Field has it all Holiday Park has
picnic pavilions and playgrounds for families
and units
Staff photos
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
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By Kimberly Rowe
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011
challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
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Bldg 2166 Liggett Ave Bldg 2275 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 8300 American Lake Ave Bldg 2402 Bitar AveBldg 2095 Bitar AveBldg 2094 Bitar AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 100 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 6396 Garcia BlvdBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 6995 Jackson AveBldg 6993 Jackson AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 578 580Bldg 3032Bldg 3032Bldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 8589 American Lake AveBldg 8587 American Lake AveBldg 8584 American Lake AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 8197 American Lake DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 6398 Garcia BlvdBldg 2021C Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 9037 Gardner LoopBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2295 12th amp Bitar
Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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MWR facility Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Community Center
Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
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Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
Bldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2022 Liggett Ave amp DivBldg 9993 Garfield StKeeler Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 729Bldg 726Bldg 736Bldg 2160 Liggett AveMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 3759 Stryker AveBldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichSoldiers Field HouseBldg 11596 D St amp 41st DivBldg 11596 D St amp 41st Div
253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
Closed for renovations
253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
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APR=Annual Percentage Rate Offer can be modified or withdrawn anytime without notice
youracuorg 2539643113 18669687128
69 APR good for the life of the transferred balance Plus no balance transfer fees
Rate good through infinity
The infinite 69 Visa balance transfer
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 24 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 25
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 26
By Kimberly Rowe
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 26 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 27
Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011
challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 2828 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 29
ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
L
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 28 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 29
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 3030 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 31
Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
SK T
HE
MO
NEY
EXP
ERTS Q
A How can I avoid the ups and downs of my monthly utility bill
W
You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR phone guideMWR facility Location Phone number
fam
ily amp
the
hom
efro
nt
Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
N M
M 253-982-2695253-967-7166253-967-98521-877-272-7337253-967-3689253-967-4458253-967-2382253-967-2324Closed for renovations
253-967-6710253-967-2300253-966-2490253-966-CYSS253-966-CYSS253-966-SAFE253-966-9419253-967-3538253-967-9704253-967-6618253-967-3039253-966-7935253-967-9496253-477-3125253-966-6338253-967-6399253-967-3635Closed for renovations
253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
Bldg 552Bldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller Hall
Bldg 2166 Liggett Ave Bldg 2275 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 8300 American Lake Ave Bldg 2402 Bitar AveBldg 2095 Bitar AveBldg 2094 Bitar AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 100 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 6396 Garcia BlvdBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 6995 Jackson AveBldg 6993 Jackson AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 578 580Bldg 3032Bldg 3032Bldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 8589 American Lake AveBldg 8587 American Lake AveBldg 8584 American Lake AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 8197 American Lake DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 6398 Garcia BlvdBldg 2021C Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 9037 Gardner LoopBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2295 12th amp Bitar
Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
Bldg 2109 N 10th StBldg 3271 2nd Div DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2109 N 10th St Bldg 851
253-967-5533253-967-2824253-967-3525253-967-5889253-982-3454le
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MWR facility Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Community Center
Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
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Keeler Sports amp Fitness Center
Keeler PoolMcChord Fitness CenterMcChord Fitness Ctr Annex McChord PoolMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness Center
Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
Bldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2022 Liggett Ave amp DivBldg 9993 Garfield StKeeler Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 729Bldg 726Bldg 736Bldg 2160 Liggett AveMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 3759 Stryker AveBldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichSoldiers Field HouseBldg 11596 D St amp 41st DivBldg 11596 D St amp 41st Div
253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
Closed for renovations
253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
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Feelinrsquo good
Your alarmrsquos sounding and it seems like your head just hit the pillow Itrsquos time for your day to begin Between school pick up and drop off plus countless playdates soccer practice doctor appointments and piano lessons for your kids it may seem like you donrsquot have time to worry about your fitness Add a career baby or volunteer work to the mix and free time may be even harder to find
Whether you head into the office in the morning and spend the day in meetings or yoursquore a busy stay-at-home mom managing the household and ev-eryonersquos schedules you can fit exercise into your day
With help from JBLM fitness experts wersquove compiled a handful of ways you can squeeze in exercise daily no matter how much (or little) time you have
As you check out the ideas that fol-low keep these helpful hints in mind bull Get a workout buddy to make fitness
fun and help with accountability
bull Schedule exercise on your calendar every day just like you would any other appointment
bull Set a reachable goal each week for exercising and reward yourself with something fun at the end of the week when you reach your goal
Fitness classes are a great way to get a heart-pounding cardio workout In-stallation fitness centers offer a variety of classes at several locations Try BodyTone a one-hour barbell class that
Bzzz
Finding time for a workout during the back-to-school rush
Add groceries or weights to your childrsquos stroller and your walk just turned into an even better workout Make time for exercise with your kids spouse or a friend and consider it time well spent
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 26
By Kimberly Rowe
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 26 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 27
Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011
challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 2828 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 29
ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
L
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 28 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 29
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 3030 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 31
Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
SK T
HE
MO
NEY
EXP
ERTS Q
A How can I avoid the ups and downs of my monthly utility bill
W
You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 30 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 31 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus June 2010 JBLMMWRcom
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR phone guideMWR facility Location Phone number
fam
ily amp
the
hom
efro
nt
Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
N M
M 253-982-2695253-967-7166253-967-98521-877-272-7337253-967-3689253-967-4458253-967-2382253-967-2324Closed for renovations
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Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
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253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
Closed for renovations
253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
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Rate good through infinity
The infinite 69 Visa balance transfer
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Go long distance Register for one of two half-marathons this monthmdashthe JBLM Half-Marathon or the Base Half-Marathon in Selah Wash both on Saturday Sept 17 There also are 5K and 1K distances in this yearrsquos JBLM race The JBLM Sports Office schedules races frequently so check the race calendar at JBLMmwrcom
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
Lakewood amp Graham
Call 253-584-2250 today for an appointment
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011
challenges your entire body Itrsquos offered at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday 5ndash6 pm Whether or not you have rhythm try Zumba a calorie-burning dance party at Sheridan Tuesdays at 5 pm For a full schedule visit JBLMmwrcom
Walk walk everywhere A few min-utes of walking throughout the day can add up Leave the SUV at home and walk your children to school After hugging them goodbye (if they let you in public) jog home When heading to work park a half-mile away from your office and walk Always take the stairs instead of the elevator and wear a pedometer during the day to track your steps and leave you feeling satisfied
with the results Donrsquot search for rock star parking when running errands park away from the door and walk in knowing yoursquore burning extra calories
While your kids play outside join them Grab that extra jump rope and get hopping Play a game of tag or red light-green light and run around
Exercise while getting ready dur-ing your lunch hour or after work Do squats while you brush your teeth Start a walking club at work and get outside during lunch if you donrsquot have time for a lunchtime gym visit Dance around the house while cleaning up or turn up the music and dance with your kids while cooking breakfast or dinner Throw in lunges or squats for an added boost While it may be tempting to curl up on the couch watching McDreamy on this fallrsquos Greyrsquos Anatomy episodes why not exercise while you watch Work out on your home cardio machine and an hour will pass before you know it Donrsquot have an elliptical or treadmill
Do lunges or crunches during the com-mercials
Get paid to work out With the Civil-ian Fitness Program civilian employ-ees mdash with supervisor approval mdash may receive three hours of administrative leave weekly to get in shape at a JBLM gym The next assessment is Tuesday Sept 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North Register and download a program packet online at httpsftlewisarmymil For more infor-mation call 253-967-5122
For more ways you can squeeze in a workout consider taking the time to meet with a certified fitness trainer (free) or signing up for intramural sports You can also schedule a free fit-ness assessment and health risk apprais-al at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center Microfit is an excellent way to start a fitness program or check to see how your current routine is working For more information call 253-966-3757 For details visit JBLMmwrcom
Minerva Hohaia
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ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
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Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
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Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
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You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
Bldg 552Bldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller Hall
Bldg 2166 Liggett Ave Bldg 2275 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 8300 American Lake Ave Bldg 2402 Bitar AveBldg 2095 Bitar AveBldg 2094 Bitar AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 100 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 6396 Garcia BlvdBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 6995 Jackson AveBldg 6993 Jackson AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 578 580Bldg 3032Bldg 3032Bldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 8589 American Lake AveBldg 8587 American Lake AveBldg 8584 American Lake AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 8197 American Lake DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 6398 Garcia BlvdBldg 2021C Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 9037 Gardner LoopBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2295 12th amp Bitar
Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
Bldg 2109 N 10th StBldg 3271 2nd Div DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2109 N 10th St Bldg 851
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Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
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Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
Bldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2022 Liggett Ave amp DivBldg 9993 Garfield StKeeler Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 729Bldg 726Bldg 736Bldg 2160 Liggett AveMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 3759 Stryker AveBldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichSoldiers Field HouseBldg 11596 D St amp 41st DivBldg 11596 D St amp 41st Div
253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
Closed for renovations
253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
adve
ntur
esfe
elin
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 3232
APR=Annual Percentage Rate Offer can be modified or withdrawn anytime without notice
youracuorg 2539643113 18669687128
69 APR good for the life of the transferred balance Plus no balance transfer fees
Rate good through infinity
The infinite 69 Visa balance transfer
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 2828 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 29
ewis-McChord Libraries have lots of new books easy reads mysteries historical fiction
non fiction science fiction animal stories and much more to get you back into the swing of school
Help with your school workNow that schoolrsquos starting remember
the libraries offer an online tutoring service for students in kindergarten through 12th grade with Tutorcomreg Simply register online through Army OneSource at tutorcomarmy for this free service
Plus the library staffers at all JBLM locations can help you find just what yoursquore looking for to complete research
papers science fair projects and home-work mdash or just for fun
Story time for families amp moreJBLM families are invited to Book
Patch Wednesday mornings at 1030 for family story time Your children will enjoy good stories songs and a craft while you sit back and watching them get lost in a book This free event is weekly inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main
McChord Field Library hosts story time Thursdays at 11 am and 3 pm
More reading events coming soon Stay tuned for information on next monthrsquos Teen Read Week and the Win-ter Reading Program in December
Library Card Sign-up Month As students head back to school the
JBLM Libraries want to make sure that all children have a library card
With a library card students may ac-cess the necessary free resources mdash databases encyclopedias test prepara-tion materials and Internet mdash to com-plete homework and special projects
ldquoTodayrsquos libraries provide all types of students with the tools they need to succeedrdquo says Georgia Cartner youth services specialist ldquoLibraries provide young readers with exciting and engag-ing programs that make learning fun Itrsquos for these reasons that now more than ever a library card is the most important school supply of allrdquo
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library events
Learning amp earning
L
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 28 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 29
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 3030 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 31
Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
SK T
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EXP
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A How can I avoid the ups and downs of my monthly utility bill
W
You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR phone guideMWR facility Location Phone number
fam
ily amp
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efro
nt
Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
N M
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253-967-6710253-967-2300253-966-2490253-966-CYSS253-966-CYSS253-966-SAFE253-966-9419253-967-3538253-967-9704253-967-6618253-967-3039253-966-7935253-967-9496253-477-3125253-966-6338253-967-6399253-967-3635Closed for renovations
253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
Bldg 552Bldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller Hall
Bldg 2166 Liggett Ave Bldg 2275 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 8300 American Lake Ave Bldg 2402 Bitar AveBldg 2095 Bitar AveBldg 2094 Bitar AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 100 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 6396 Garcia BlvdBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 6995 Jackson AveBldg 6993 Jackson AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 578 580Bldg 3032Bldg 3032Bldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 8589 American Lake AveBldg 8587 American Lake AveBldg 8584 American Lake AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 8197 American Lake DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 6398 Garcia BlvdBldg 2021C Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 9037 Gardner LoopBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2295 12th amp Bitar
Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
Bldg 2109 N 10th StBldg 3271 2nd Div DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2109 N 10th St Bldg 851
253-967-5533253-967-2824253-967-3525253-967-5889253-982-3454le
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MWR facility Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Community Center
Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
food
amp fu
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Sports Admin OfficeCowan amp Memorial stadiumsIntramural sportsJensen Family Health amp Fitness
Keeler Sports amp Fitness Center
Keeler PoolMcChord Fitness CenterMcChord Fitness Ctr Annex McChord PoolMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness Center
Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
Bldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2022 Liggett Ave amp DivBldg 9993 Garfield StKeeler Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 729Bldg 726Bldg 736Bldg 2160 Liggett AveMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 3759 Stryker AveBldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichSoldiers Field HouseBldg 11596 D St amp 41st DivBldg 11596 D St amp 41st Div
253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
Closed for renovations
253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
adve
ntur
esfe
elin
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d
Bldg 739Bldg 1147AFC Arena Bldg 2275Bldg 2111Bldg 8050 NCO Beach Rd
Range 15American Lake Rd Beach RoadBldg 3969 2nd Div Range Rd
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 3232
APR=Annual Percentage Rate Offer can be modified or withdrawn anytime without notice
youracuorg 2539643113 18669687128
69 APR good for the life of the transferred balance Plus no balance transfer fees
Rate good through infinity
The infinite 69 Visa balance transfer
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 28 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 29
Get ready for school by reading a book or lots of books Plus check out special library eventsDuring September preteens and
teens registering for an account will be issued their own library cards and be invited to a special event during Teen Read Week Oct 16ndash22
Getting a library card is easy Pres-ent your valid ID card at the check-out desk at any JBLM library to gain instant access to the popular list of 52 things to do with you library card published by American Library As-sociation (and much more)
For details visit a JBLM library or go to JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Homeschooling workshopIf yoursquore homeschooling your kids
or interested in getting started come
to the ldquoIntroduction to Homeschool-ingrdquo workshop Tuesday Sept 20 at 330 pm at the McChord Library Representatives from the Washing-ton State Home School Organization will be available to answer questions
Meet with the authorJack Lewis author of ldquoNothing in
Reserve a true story not a war storyrdquo will visit JBLM libraries Thursday Sept 22 Lewis will read an excerpt and answer questions mdash first at Lewis Mainrsquos Grandstaff Library at noon and then at McChord Library at 6 pm Lewis and his book were featured in PBSrsquos documentary film ldquoOperation Homecomingrdquo
Did you know
Itrsquos a fact that students who use their library do better in school Itrsquos no wonder when you consider all you get with a library card including free access to databases as well as homework help books and more Sign up your student for a library card this Sep-tember during Library Card Sign-up Month at JBLM libraries
A message from the American Library Associationrsquos Campaign for Americarsquos Libraries and Joint Base Lewis McChord Libraries For more information visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Hands On Childrenrsquos Museum106 11th Ave SW bull Olympia WA
360-956-0818
kindergartenenrichment program
amp
Give Your Child Award-Winning
Education Enrichment
Register TodayOnly a few spots left
360-956-0818
Your student will benefit from exciting hands-on learning expressive
materials arts amp science in a rich dramatic play setting
Come explore the Museum One FREE Admission with a paid general admission
of equal or lesser valueNot valid on group discounts field trips or special events Limit 1 per customer
Expires 5312012 MWR PLU 367-370
2 for1admission
New Afternoon SessionSept 2011 ndash May 2012
Ages 4-5 4-Days a Week
Class details wwwhocmorg
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 3030 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 31
Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
sewer) about getting on a budget payment plan If yoursquove lived at the same address for more than 12 months most utility companies will calculate the monthly average usage for the past year to determine your monthly budget billing amount for the next 12 months Theyrsquoll either add or subtract from this amount based on your actual usage to provide you the new budget payment amount Itrsquos important to pay the total amount due each month to stay current and in the program Give your utility company customer service department a call to assist you in budgeting your monthly utilitiesA
SK T
HE
MO
NEY
EXP
ERTS Q
A How can I avoid the ups and downs of my monthly utility bill
W
You can afford college Get your degree without the debt piling up with four tips from the Financial Readiness Program
By Ryki Carlson JBLM Financial Counselor
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 30 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 31 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus June 2010 JBLMMWRcom
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR phone guideMWR facility Location Phone number
fam
ily amp
the
hom
efro
nt
Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
N M
M 253-982-2695253-967-7166253-967-98521-877-272-7337253-967-3689253-967-4458253-967-2382253-967-2324Closed for renovations
253-967-6710253-967-2300253-966-2490253-966-CYSS253-966-CYSS253-966-SAFE253-966-9419253-967-3538253-967-9704253-967-6618253-967-3039253-966-7935253-967-9496253-477-3125253-966-6338253-967-6399253-967-3635Closed for renovations
253-968-7924253-967-4441253-982-49014166253-982-2203253-982-2203253-495-8425 253-967-9916253-967-7409253-966-8901253-966-9715253-966-7166 253-968-7199253-966-4802253-967-3628253-967-7195253-967-3583253-966-3539253-966-25643747253-967-7501253-968-5656253-966-4956253-967-2405
Bldg 552Bldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller Hall
Bldg 2166 Liggett Ave Bldg 2275 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 8300 American Lake Ave Bldg 2402 Bitar AveBldg 2095 Bitar AveBldg 2094 Bitar AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 100 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 6396 Garcia BlvdBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 6995 Jackson AveBldg 6993 Jackson AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 578 580Bldg 3032Bldg 3032Bldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 8589 American Lake AveBldg 8587 American Lake AveBldg 8584 American Lake AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 8197 American Lake DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 6398 Garcia BlvdBldg 2021C Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 9037 Gardner LoopBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2295 12th amp Bitar
Airman amp Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events amp PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev CtrImmigration amp NaturalizationInformation amp ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev CenterMadigan InfantToddler CenterMain Post Youth Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord Field Child Dev Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
Bldg 2109 N 10th StBldg 3271 2nd Div DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2109 N 10th St Bldg 851
253-967-5533253-967-2824253-967-3525253-967-5889253-982-3454le
arni
ng amp
ea
rnin
g
M
MWR facility Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Community Center
Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg 8085 American Lake AveBldg 5038 Pendleton Ave Bldg 1121Bldg 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg 1120AFC Arena Bldg 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg 8981 American Lake AveBldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 2272 Liggett AveBldg 2400 Bitar AveOff I-5 Exit 116Bldg 700Bldg 9903 Old MAMCBldg 700Bldg 3168 2nd Division DrBldg 737Bldg 737 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 895
253-964-1209253-967-5001253-982-6726253-967-3728253-982-7226253-964-8837253-282-5522253-964-8152253-964-2813253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-967-6522253-982-8175253-964-4054253-982-5581253-967-2539253-982-5954253-982-5372253-967-5776253-982-4927
food
amp fu
n
M
M
M
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Sports Admin OfficeCowan amp Memorial stadiumsIntramural sportsJensen Family Health amp Fitness
Keeler Sports amp Fitness Center
Keeler PoolMcChord Fitness CenterMcChord Fitness Ctr Annex McChord PoolMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness Center
Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
Bldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2170 Bitar Ave amp 12th StBldg 2022 Liggett Ave amp DivBldg 9993 Garfield StKeeler Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 729Bldg 726Bldg 736Bldg 2160 Liggett AveMcVeigh Sports amp Fitness CenterBldg 3759 Stryker AveBldg 3236 2nd Div amp HandrichSoldiers Field HouseBldg 11596 D St amp 41st DivBldg 11596 D St amp 41st Div
253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
Closed for renovations
253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
adve
ntur
esfe
elin
rsquo goo
d
Bldg 739Bldg 1147AFC Arena Bldg 2275Bldg 2111Bldg 8050 NCO Beach Rd
Range 15American Lake Rd Beach RoadBldg 3969 2nd Div Range Rd
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 3232
APR=Annual Percentage Rate Offer can be modified or withdrawn anytime without notice
youracuorg 2539643113 18669687128
69 APR good for the life of the transferred balance Plus no balance transfer fees
Rate good through infinity
The infinite 69 Visa balance transfer
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 3030 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 31
Learning amp earning
hile many high school graduates dream of going to college it takes time commitment money and persistence to achieve this goal
One of the keys to success is plan-ning and budgeting for this expense A major challenge in this economy is the cost of college For help finding the true cost of colleges and universities visit collegecostedgov Here are some avenues to help you succeed
bull If yoursquore looking for ways to cut col-lege tuition costs consider attending a community college Not only will community college reduce the overall tuition cost it offers transferable general graduation requirement
credits Many students have no set major when they start college the community college option offers students the opportunity to explore fields of interest at a relatively low cost
bull Another opportunity is the various colleges that offer free tuition Many schools offer an attractive option for students looking to walk away from college debt-free with a bachelorrsquos degree These colleges offer a wide range of options from liberal arts to engineering Although they are tuition-free colleges they may require work-study participation Since they offer a great opportunity these schools are also among the most competitive
bull Millions of dollars worth of scholarships and grants are available each year to students The key to winning them is to apply early and often when you qualify Applying to more scholarship programs gives you more opportuni-ties to win If yoursquore beginning your search databases at the following sites are perfect places to start scholarshipscom salliemaecom fastwebcom and collegeboardorg
bull Student loans are a last resort Itrsquos important to understand the process repayment deferral and loan type to choose the correct one for you For details visit federalstudentaidedgov studentloansgov or studentloanborrowerassistanceorg
Approaching your finances one step
at a time provides emotional stability
helps you wisely manage your finances
to achieve your goals and empowers
you to make sound financial decisions
Army Community Servicersquos Financial
Readiness Program offers a variety of
financial education classes to help you
achieve financial success For a schedule
call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Budgeting for monthly expenses is easier if your bills remain the same each month One way to achieve this for your utilities is to talk with your utility companies (electric water gas trash and
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McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
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SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
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253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
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Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
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Facilities are on Lewis Main unless otherwise indicated Lewis North McChord Field
Call for hours and details For more information and up-to-date listings visit JBLMmwrcom
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Bldg 552Bldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller Hall
Bldg 2166 Liggett Ave Bldg 2275 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 8300 American Lake Ave Bldg 2402 Bitar AveBldg 2095 Bitar AveBldg 2094 Bitar AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 100 Bldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 6396 Garcia BlvdBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 6995 Jackson AveBldg 6993 Jackson AveBldg 2295 12th amp BitarBldg 578 580Bldg 3032Bldg 3032Bldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 8589 American Lake AveBldg 8587 American Lake AveBldg 8584 American Lake AveBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 8197 American Lake DrBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2140 Waller HallBldg 2013 N 3rd StBldg 6398 Garcia BlvdBldg 2021C Liggett AveBldg 4274 Idaho StBldg 9037 Gardner LoopBldg 2166 Liggett AveBldg 2295 12th amp Bitar
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McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization amp DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops amp RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault PreventionResponse
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier amp Family Asst CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
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Arts amp Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena amp Strike Zone Cafeacute
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMadigan CafeacuteMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWhispering Firs Golf Course
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Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports amp Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports amp Fitness Center
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253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768Closed for renovations
Closed for renovations
253-967-6652253-982-6707253-982-67002393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
253-982-2206253-982-5613253-967-3085253-967-2815253-967-8282253-967-8282253-982-5488253-967-6263253-967-3405253-967-7744253-912-8000253-967-9803253-967-2510253-967-2510253-967-7056
Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodgingRainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental amp salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp cabin rental storage lot reservations
Paintball reservationsRifle amp Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet amp Trap Range
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 3232
APR=Annual Percentage Rate Offer can be modified or withdrawn anytime without notice
youracuorg 2539643113 18669687128
69 APR good for the life of the transferred balance Plus no balance transfer fees
Rate good through infinity
The infinite 69 Visa balance transfer
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull September 2011 JBLMmwrcom 3232
APR=Annual Percentage Rate Offer can be modified or withdrawn anytime without notice
youracuorg 2539643113 18669687128
69 APR good for the life of the transferred balance Plus no balance transfer fees
Rate good through infinity
The infinite 69 Visa balance transfer