THUNDERBOLT WEEKLY UPDATE 4 November 2011

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Nov 25, 27 on ABC 2000

1. Here is a website that provides a list of free Veteran's Day Meals and discounts to those that are currently serving or have served our military. http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/ 2. Because US forces are coming home from Iraq by the end of the year, the Postal Service will stop accepting mail addressed to military post offices in Iraq starting November 17. 3. MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS (MFLCs) are licensed professionals who provide situational, problem-solving consultations anonymously and confidentially. No written records are kept, and it is free to military and Family members. Sue Dickson, the 17th Fires Brigade MFLC, has an office inside the brigades new building on North Fort, Room 235. Phone: 253-363-6974 or 253-495-8425. In addition, two consultants work with Child, Youth and School Services and can be reached at (253) 677-3883. 4. NORTHWEST GUARDIAN Newspaper SURVEY At the bottom of the JBLM Web site http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/, there is a NW Guardian Survey Site. Please fill out the survey and submit. There are only ten questions to give the Northwest Guardian newspaper your input on what you want in the Northwest Guardian. 5. LEISURE TRAVEL SERVICES discount deals. www.JBLMMWR.com, click on Recreation, then Price List, then Travel Page for exclusive deals and packages. 253-967-3085/2050 for help and information. LTS is located inside the AFC Arena, building 2275, Liggett Avenue. Open Saturdays.

6. Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, Nov 6, 2011.

7. FANTASY LIGHTS WALK SNEAK PREVIEW, Spanaway Park, Spanaway, Sunday, November 20, 2011, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Fantasy Lights Walk takes you through 2.5 miles of animated displays. Walkers of all ages and abilities (including wheelchairs and strollers) are invited to take a sneak preview walk through Fantasy Lights on one night only, Sunday, November 20, 2011. This is your only chance to WALK through Fantasy Lights. Start and finish the 2.5 miles at Sprinker Recreation Center. Walkers may start any time between 5:00-7:00 p.m. after checking in. Walkers should park and meet in Sprinker's parking lot, located at 14824 South 'C' Street in Spanaway, and then proceed as directed into Spanaway Park. Complete the Pre-registration Form that must be received by November 16. Fantasy Walk Registration Form Pre-Registration fee: $3 per person, $9 per Family of four, children ages 3 and under are free. Day of Event: $4 per person

or $12 per family of four. Children ages 3 and under are free. http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/parks/flights-walk.htm 8. http://www.cityofpuyallup.org/files/library/541914be67141c4f.pdf CITY OF PUYALLUP PARKS AND REC FALL 2011 EVENTS BROCHURE 9. http://www.cityoflakewood.us/departments/parks-andrecreation.html#p,/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation.html CITY OF LAKEWOOD PARKS AND REC FALL 2011 RECREATION BROCHURE

10. Do not remove vehicle decals on vehicles registered on JBLM. There are currently no changes in the motor vehicle and registration and the display of the DD form 2220 on vehicles registered on JBLM. ALARACT 343/2011 is a message eliminating the motor vehicle registration and display of the vehicle decal. JBLM is continuing operations as normal and the decals must be left on all vehicles registered on JBLM. It is the senior commanders decision to implement any changes in the vehicle registration and decal requirements. (JBLM Force Protection Division). 11. Child care providers Looking for a fun, rewarding job? Become a Family child care provider and make a difference in the lives of military children and their Families. FCC providers earn up to $2,000 a month, may qualify for subsidies, and receive free child care while in training and free resources for your business. Learn about FCC at the Nov. 8 orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. at the FCC office in building 2013B. Full-day training classes meet Nov. 14 to 18 and Nov. 21. FCC will provide free child care during the training classes. For information, call the FCC office at 967-3039.

12. Online photo contest- All ages are invited to submit photos of your original photography, digital art, two-dimensional art and three-dimensional crafts for viewing online at the 2012 Air Force Arts & Crafts Digital Gallery. Categories are grouped by age and division. Each participant can submit up to three entries per category. Pick up your entry forms and rules at the McChord Arts & Crafts Center, Building 1121, Barnes Boulevard at McChord Field. Entries must be submitted no later than Dec. 27. For details, call 982-6726. 13. MOVE YOUR UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES- Effective NOV 10, the Provost Marshalls Office will begin towing non-compliant vehicles/trailers from unauthorized parking at JBLM. This includes all recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and non-functional vehicles parked on base (except those stored in MWR long-term storage lots or authorized service/repair facilities). MWR Storage Info: 253-982-2206/2303 (McChord Field); 253967-8282/7744 (Lewis Main/North). 14. GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT- Walk away from tobacco for a day on 17 November for the Great American Smokeout. www.ucanquit2.org 15. HOLIDAY MAILING DATES- Deadlines to ensure arrival by Dec. 25 are Nov. 12 for parcel post mail; Nov. 26 for space-available mail; Dec. 3 for parcel airlift mail; Dec. 10

for priority mail and first-class mail, letters and cards; and Dec. 17 for express mail military service. Express Mail Military Service is not available for holiday packages and mail going to Iraq and Afghanistan, said Ms. Faye Slater, the Deputy Director of the Military Postal Service Agency.

16. WEAR BLUE RUN TO REMEMBER RUNNING CLUB- Each Saturday, "Wear Blue:
Run to Remember" meets at Powderworks Park in Dupont, WA to serve as a living memorial to fallen Service Members. For more information please visit their website at http://www.wearblueruntoremember.org/

COMMUNITY EVENTS
1. VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR for Active Duty, Veterans, and military Spouses. Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. EST. Register at www.VeteransCareerFair.com

2. Wacky Nov. lunches While youre out for lunch, have a little fun with these November specials at Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities: November 10 is Sesame Street Day: Name any Sesame Street character for a free flavor shot at Battle Bean, Busters or Caf Lancelatte. Hello Day is Nov. 21: Say hello in any language for a free fountain drink with lunch purchase at Globemaster Grill or the Cascade Community Center.
3. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE 5K, Wear Blue: Run to Remember with BOSS Nov. 6, 1:50 a.m. (YES, a.m.) JBLM B.O.S.S. buses will be leaving Nelson Rec Center at 11 p.m. for the trip to the University of Washington, Seattle. B.O.S.S. will be supporting Wear Blue: Run to Remember (WearBlueRunToRemember.org) during the 5K that starts the same time it ends, due to Daylight Savings Time turning the clocks back. Register by Nov. 4 at www.active.com/running/seattle-wa/anytime-fitness-anything-is-possible-5k-2011 $20 for Military/Students. Wear Blue: Run to Remember shirts will be available for purchase that night: $10 cotton t-shirt, $25 Nike Dri-Fit Shirt. 4. THUNDER ALLEY makes Friday night fun Sounders Lanes on McChord Field features Thunder Alley with black lights and music from 8midnight every Friday. Just $9.95 a bowler gets you up to three hours of bowling. To reserve your lane, call 253-982-5954. 5. BOWL on Mondays at Bowl Arena Lanes (Lewis Main) and Wednesdays at Sounders Lanes (McChord Field) for $1.50. 11 a.m.9 p.m. Each game is $1.50, shoe rental is $1.50, and select menu items are $1.50 each, such as fries, pizza, soda and drafts. Pitchers cost only $6.50. Additionally, at Bowl Arena Lanes, seniors and retirees pay only 75 a game on Mondays. 6. BOWLING LEAGUE SIGNUPS Choose your league for the fall and winter. Sounders Lanes Bowling Center at McChord Field is now registering for weeknight adult leagues and Saturday morning junior leagues. Pick up an application form at Sounders Lanes or at JBLMmwr.com under Sounders Lanes. Call 982-5954 for more details. 7. COACH A YOUTH TEAM TO VICTORY The Youth Sports Office is always looking for volunteers interested in coaching a variety of youth sports teams. Share your love of the

game, experience, and skills with JBLM youth-athletes. For more information, call the Youth Sports Office, 967-2405.

8. Waiting on Warriors Is your Soldier Deployed, TDY, TAD or on other assignment that has taken them away from home? Join Waiting on Warriors for fun and fellowship at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel Nov. 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Limited free CYSS child care on site with proof of CYSS enrollment. Our theme is Thanksgiving, with dinner and fixings. Chapel NeXt sponsors Waiting on Warriors and will provide the main courses of turkey and ham. Please bring a side dish or dessert if youre able. This event is open to all services and Family members. RSVP to Carolyn Clanton, deployedfamiliesjblm@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook as Waiting on Warriors for information. 9. Symphony date night Its Date Night at the Seattle Symphony Saturday, Nov. 19. Ride for free to see an evening with Leila Josefowicz performing Knussens violin concerto. Only 20 seats are available; sign up by Nov. 14 by calling the McChord Community Center at 982-0718/0719. 10. Job Workshop Monday, Nov 7, 2011 on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ACS Annex, Bldg. 2166, 12th St. and Liggett Ave., JBLM-Lewis Main or from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 551, Barnes Ave., JBLMMcChord Field. Workshop is for those interested in working from home and prefer a flexible work schedule. Bring a resume with you. For additional information call Rick Morrison at the ACS Annex at 253-966-8325 or Bernie Leon-Guerrero at the A&FRC at 253-982-0260.
11. NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: JBLM will be participating in Public Lands Day with two volunteer events. 15 NOV 0900-1500: Help JBLM Fish & Wildlife plant native prairie species, build planter boxes and bee boxes at Earthworks; 18 NOV 0900-1400: Help improve the JBLM Community Garden. Activities may include building garden boxes, planting winter crops, and general cleanup. All are welcome. To register or for more information contact miriam.easley@us.army.mil or call (IMWE-LEW-PWE/9661734).

12. Emergency prep fair The Puyallup Emergency Preparedness Fair Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Puyallup Fairgrounds Expo Hall will help you prepare for all types of emergencies. Free admission and free bike helmets for the kids. The fair will include childrens activities, National Weather Service updates, emergency kits, blood pressure checks, pet emergency care information, special need and disabilities preparedness and more. Guest speakers will discuss the winter weather outlook and How to Survive in the Wilderness among other topics. Contact Carolyn Cockrum, Puyallup Emergency Management ccockrum@ci.puyallup.wa.us or 7703348.
13. JOIN THE LEWIS COMMUNITY SPOUSES CLUB- Want to meet new people, or get involved more? Join the Lewis Community Spouses Club. This organization is open to ALL ranks and holds monthly luncheons and events. Visit their website for the events calendar, and more information. You can join the club right online! http://jblmlcsc.org/

14. USO EVENT- Join the USOPSA for a night to remember at the Museum of Flight, Thursday,
November 17. They will be honoring service members, their families and celebrating the USOPSAs 45 years in providing support to the worlds bravest. Visit usopsa.org to view invitation and sponsorship details. 15. Turkey Trot 10K Run & 5K Walk, Saturday, 19 November 2011. Help us welcome in the holiday season. Come and participate by walking, trotting or running the 5K & 10K course, or roll on the 10K inline skate course. Give yourself the ultimate challenge and run the very flat and fast routes and strive for a personal best.Register by noon Tuesday, November 8, 2011 to guarantee a shirt and JBLM access pass. Registration deadline is Thursday, November 15, 2011 - without having guarantee for shirt and access pass. 16. LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY TOUR- Army Entertainment presents the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Tour on Sat. November 12 at 7pm at the Nelson Recreation Center on Lewis Main. Open to 18 and older, seating is first come first served. The tour features Danny Cho from Mad TV, Pair of Nuts, and hosted by Cerrome from BET. Call 253-967-2539 for more info. 17. TOPS IN BLUE CONCERT- The US Air Forces Tops in Blue tour is returning for another performance. You can catch their show on Tuesday November 8 at 7pm in Hanger 9 at McChord Field. Their 2011 tour Rhythm Nation features swinging jazz, rock and roll, Mowtown R&B and much more. 18. DEPLOYED FAMILIES are invited to attend a monthly dinner is offered at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-8:30 pm. The main dish is provided and attending families are asked to bring a dish to share. Please confirm your attendance to Carolyn Clanton, deployedfamiliesjblm@yahoo.com 19. PWOC- Protestant Women of the Chapel is a relaxing atmosphere where women can be themselves. We gather together each week for (non-denominational) worship, Bible study, food, and fellowship. Newcomers are always welcome. They are moving to a new location at the North Fort Chapel, and meetings will now be held on Tuesdays from 9-11:30. Follow PWOC on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ft-Lewis-PWOC/135297726511941 for all the latest information regarding their program. They also have a night bible study that will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the North Fort Chapel. FREE onsite childcare available to children registered with CYSS. 20. Newcomer's Orientation: Last Tuesday of the month 0830 1430 OCT 25 and NOV 29 Newcomers' orientation is for all new arrivals to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Registration required at the ACS Relocation Program office, Bldg 2140 Waller Hall. Event includes complimentary lunch, windshield tour of JBLM, static displays of on and off post vendors, and on site free child care. POC is Wanda Abrams 253-967-3633/3550 for more information.

YOUTH 1. CYSS SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION Nov 1-25, 2011. Ages: 8
- 18 yrs. Cost: $45. Parents meeting: Dec. 1. Practices start: Dec. 1. Season ends: Feb. 12. Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295, 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.). For more information call: 253-967CYSS.

2. CYSS START SMART CAMP REGISTRATION Nov 1-Dec. 19, 2011. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. Cost: $20. Camp dates: Dec. 20 - 22. Times: 10 - 11:30 a.m. Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295, 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.) For more information call: 253-967-CYSS. 3. CYSS VOLLEYBALL CAMP REGISTRATION Nov 1-Dec. 19, 2011. Ages: 9 - 15 yrs. Cost: $25. Dates: Dec. 20 - 22. Times: 1 - 2:30 p.m. Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.) For more information call: 253-967-CYSS. 4. CYSS FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP REGISTRATION Nov. 1-Dec. 19. Ages: 5 - 15 yrs. Cost: $25. Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295, 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.) For more information call: 253-967CYSS. 5. Temporary home to Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center Child Care. Take advantage of free onsite child care while working out at Wilson Fitness Center. Childcare for ages six weeks through 12 years, care is available on a first-come, firstserved basis and appropriate activities and supervision are provided by CYS Services. For registration requirements and information on what you need to provide for your children while participating in this program, call 253-967-1254. 6. ADVENTURE CAMPS: Over 1700 military teens (1418 years old) will have an opportunity to participate (at little to no cost) in adventure camps scheduled through April, 2012. http://militaryfamilies.extension.org/military-teen-adventure-camps 7. As of Nov 1, 2011 the JBLM- CYSS CLARKMOOR HOURLY CARE CENTER WILL BE OPEN : Mon 0730-1800 Tues 0730-2100 Wed 0730-1800 Thurs 0730-1800 Fri 0730-2200 Sat 0900-1700 In Summary CYSS has added two evenings per week. The Clarkmoor Hourly Care Center is Building #2094 Bitar Ave. You may make reservations up to four weeks in advance. Call 966-CYSS (2977) or go online to JBLMmwr.com/cys, and click on WebTrac. For same-day reservations, changes, cancellations, or to verify your reservation call 253-966-2490/2491. 8. Escape Zone hour- The Escape Zone at McChord Field is extending its hours to Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. The Escape Zone offers a place to parents and their children 5 and younger to learn and play together. The Escape Zone is in Building 841 on Fairway Road. For information, call 982-8590/2695. 9. Play morning: 10:00am 11:30am, At Raindrops and Rainbows, Bldg. 8197, JBLMLewis North, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your children 6 yrs. and under to play, and

meet other JBLM Lewis-McChord moms and dads. For more information call 253-9677409. Play morning at Escape Zone McChord every Thursday at 10:00 a.m 10. Baby Play Group is restarting at the Escape Zone McChord! This drop- in group for babies newborn up to age 1 offers bonding activities, age appropriate toys and opportunity for parents to learn about infant development. Thursdays from 1-2:30 pm. If more information is needed, call Janet Roller at 360-628-1229, or just come on by and have fun! 11. BABYSITTER WEBSITE- Through a partnership with DOD, sittercity.com offers a free membership for military personnel. This site gives you access to babysitters, nannies, housekeepers, pet care, tutors, senior care. You can access background checks, references, provider profiles, and reviews from other military parents on this site. To take advantage of this wonderful offer visit www.sittercity.com/dod. 12. TELL ME A STORY EVENT- Join the MCEC on Sunday November 6, 2011 at 3 pm at the Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel on JBLM. The Featured Book at this event will be Listen to the Wind by Greg Mortenson and Susan L. Roth. The Military Child Education Coalitions Tell Me a Story event is geared towards children 4-12. Each family will receive a copy of the featured book. Hands on activities, snacks, and a fun learning experience will be provided. For questions contact Judy at 254-953-1923 or judy.glennon@militarychild.org. 13. YOUTH RESILENCY ACADEMY- Youth Resiliency Academy is designed to create a network of informed teens who are better prepared and motivated to respond more positively to adversity and successfully overcome the challenges faced by today's military Family. Courses included in the Academy include: "Bullying, Peer pressure", "Teen Communications", "Dating and Abuse don't go together", Youth transitioning to the new norm", "Spiritual Resiliency" and "Money Matters". Workshop is held at ACS/Waller Hall, Bldg. 2140, Rm. 400 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to register call 253-967-9977. The next academy will be held November 19, 2011. 14. FREE BABYSITTING COURSE!- Certified Babysitting Course for teens are at no cost for ages 12 and older. Fall classes are scheduled Nov. 45. For details or to sign up, call 253-967-4441. 15. Children's Museum Play Pass The Play Pass program is your ticket to the Children's Museum of Tacoma and a whole new world of learning! Contact the Grandstaff Library (253-967-5889) or the McChord Library (253-982-3454) for information. 16. SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers instruction in the Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills. Inspiring classesranging from computers, SAT Prep, science, art, dance, gymnastics, boxing, karate, theater, fencing and piano, the SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy is always adding classeslet your children explore new skills, cultivate personal interests, establish connections and bolster college applications. For registration information, call 253-966-CYSS (2977). Sign up on Webtrac for the next session! 17. Teens ages 1315 are invited to get fit for free at a JBLM sports and fitness center. Available at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North, teens will work out under the supervision of a CYS Services youth trainer. An initial evaluation is required, and a

parent/guardian must be present. Teens must be registered with CYS Services to participate. Work out Monday through Friday 37 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.2 p.m.

BOSS INFORMATION
WHAT IS BOSS? Almost all of you know that BOSS (Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers) is a program that is set up for Single Soldiers to have activities that you can enjoy and volunteer for to get out into your community. The thing you may not know is that BOSS is YOUR program. SOLDIERS AND SOLDIERS IDEAS ARE THE PROGRAM! You can improve the program by just bringing your thoughts to the table. BOSS is not another program that is trying to come up with ideas on its own. They want to know what you think would be fun and exciting. BOSS wants to help set up those ideas and make it possible. You can now follow the events that BOSS is holding by texting. Put in FOLLOW JBLMBOSS to 40404. You will receive messages about what events are going on. You could also have the chance to receive free tickets or other cool stuff. B.O.S.S. CRAM Nov. 16, 1800 at Nelson Rec Center. Prepare for promotion and Soldier of the Month Boards with SGM Barnes, played in a Jeopardy/game show style. DESIGNATED DRIVER (DD) PROGRAM: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! This is an easy way to get hours for volunteering. It starts from 2100 0300 every Friday and Saturday. If this program isnt used, then it will disappear. If you want to volunteer, then sign up at your BOSS board or at the Nelson Recreation Center. Plus, you get free bowling all night. To contact the DD van, call 253-208-9169. It will soon be able to accommodate off post as well.

EFMP EVENTS AND RESOURCES 1. MOMS NIGHT OUT (DADS WELCOME TOO!)- Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Azteca at
Tacoma Mall. The Down Syndrome Support Group meetings are open to any parent who has a child with a chronic health care need or disability. For additional information contact Carolyn Jones at 253-970-7264 or email carolveenhuizen@yahoo.com 2. RAW AND GLUTEN FREE MENU IDEAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Nov. 7, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Pierce County Library Processing and Admin Center, Conference Room B, 3005 112th Street E, Tacoma. Located at 112th St. E & Waller Road E, 1 mile off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. Exit. Speaker: Renee LaCoste, Certified Raw Foods Chef and Gluten-free specialist. POC: Angela Fish SpecialFamiliesPC@gmail.com or 253-830-4368. Visit their blog http://SpecialFamiliesofPierceCounty.blogspot.com or Facebook http://www.Facebook.com/SpecialFamiliesPC 3. HOLIDAY SOCIAL AND USED TOY EXCHANGE Dec. 12th, 6:30-8 p.m. Bring a snace to share and some gently used toys to exchange. There will also be a giveaway! This is a great opportunity to network with other parents. Children are welcome to attend. Conference room C. 3005 112th Street E, Tacoma. Located at 112th St. E & Waller Road E, 1 mile off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. Exit. POC: Angela Fish SpecialFamiliesPC@gmail.com or 253-830-4368. Facebook http://www.Facebook.com/SpecialFamiliesPC

4. EFMP movies monthly- The McChord Theater is showing sensory-friendly matinee movies to EFMP Families on the third Saturday of each month at noon. The lights are turned up and the sound is turned down! Families will see the same Saturday movie as the 4 p.m. matinee. For more information, call 982-2695. 5. EFMP COFFEE GROUP- Meet other adult EFMs or caregivers of EFMs for coffee at the Lewis Main Battle Bean (AFC Arena - Bldg. 2275, Liggett Ave). The next EFMP Coffee Group will meet on November 8 at 10 am. Call 253-967-3553 for more information; no RSVP required. 6. EFMP THANKSGIVING DINNER- Come out for a good meal, to make new friends, and give thanks on November 5 from 1:00-4:00pm. The EFMP Support Group is hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner open to all Exceptional Families. For more information, contact efmpsg@gmail.com. 7. EFMP PLAYGROUP - Are you a mom or dad who has a young child who is enrolled in EFMP? Or, are you a parent enrolled in EFMP who has a young child? Come out and meet other parents and their children in our playgroup! For Exceptional Families with Young Children Ages 0-5. The first playgroup will be held at Raindrops and Rainbows on October 26 at 10 am. Call 253-967-3553 for more information; no RSVP is required. 8. Pacific Northwest Ballets The Nutcracker 23 November at 5pm: Are you or your little one having visions of sugar plums? Enjoy a night with the Sugar Plum Fairy, Mouse King, toy soldiers, Clara and the Nutcracker! Pacific Northwest Ballet is opening a dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker to our Exceptional Families for FREE! Any Family with an Exceptional Family Member is welcome to join JBLM EFMP on November 23rd at 5 pm at McCaw Hall in Seattle (321 Mercer Street). The registration deadline is Oct 21; space is limited (first come first serve). Transportation may be available. If you would like more information or to register, please contact Jaclyn Gilley at (253)967-3553.

9. Did you miss the JBLM EFMP newsletter? You can access it on-line at
http://www.jblmmwr.com/pdf/acs/efmp/EFMP_aug_11.pdf. If you would like to join our EFMP e-mail distribution list, please contact Nancy Dozier at nancy.dozier@us.army.mil. 10. Are you PCSing and looking for EFMP contacts at your next duty station? Use Military Homefront to find EFMP contacts and more! The following link will take you directly the EFMP/Special Needs page and allow you to navigate to find contacts from additional links on the page: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF _DETAIL_1?section_id=20.40.500.570.0.0.0.0.0&current_id=20.40.500.570.500.20.0.0.0

TRAINING and EDUCATION

1. ACS FINANCIAL COUNSELORS available at Waller Hall the first Saturday of every month. Nov. 5th. Call for appointment 253-967-7166. 2. TUESDAY TOPICS RELATIONSHIP SERIES Nov. 8 What makes marriage work and what shuts it down? A detailed look at communication. Are you misinterpreted, stuck and misunderstood? Do you need a referee? Here we go again. . . (sound familiar?) How to identify dead end or destructive patterns. How to have meaningful connections with your spouse. Every Tuesday from 2:00pm to 3:30pm CAFAC Conference Room, bldg 9923B,

room 108, Madigan Annex, Ramp 3, across the hall from the FAME Clinic (9923A). Watch for signs! No need to register, just show up. Casual atmosphere. 3. JOB WORKSHOP Monday, Nov 7, 2011, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ACS Annex, Bldg. 2166, 12th St. and Liggett Ave., JBLM-Lewis Main or from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 551, Barnes Ave., JBLM-McChord Field. Workshop is for those interested in working from home and prefer a flexible work schedule. Bring a resume with you. For additional information call Rick Morrison at the ACS Annex at 253-966-8325 or Bernie Leon-Guerrero at the A&FRC at 253-982-0260. 4. MULTICULTURAL WORKSHOP- Adapting to a new country can be challenging, and relocation readiness is here to help. Attend the Mulicultural workshop on December 7. Call 253-966-6338 for time and location. 5. New Parent Support Programs Play Group Fridays, 1011:30 a.m.

6. "123 Magic Class: Managing Difficult Behaviors in Children 2-12". This class offers
military parents, along with civilian employees, the opportunity to learn simple solutions and techniques to address obnoxious behaviors (i.e. whining, arguing, tantrums) utilizing timeouts, but with a different attitude and technique than you may have tried in the past. It really does work, according to the many participants who have taken this research-based class. Free on-site child care is available if your child is pre-registered with CYS. Advance registration with instructor is required. Call Sharon Kroll, Lead Home Visitor, MSW, LCSW at 253-967-2633 and leave your phone and email address. You may also email Sharon at sharon.kroll@us.army.mil. 7. ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two day workshop (16 hours). It trains you to become an effective caregiver for a person at risk of suicide. It helps you perform suicide first aid for this person. It helps you to assist the person at risk of suicide to stay safe and to seek further help. ASIST is a very interactive workshop that equips you to: recognize invitations for help, reach out and offer support, review the risks of suicide, apply a suicide intervention model, and link the person at risk to community resources. ASIST is a very effective program. Evaluations have shown that it increases a caregivers knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to a person at risk of suicide. Call the JBLM Suicide Prevention Office for more information or to sign up for an ASIST T-2 class. Old Workshop Dates: 17-18 Nov North Fort Chapel 8-9 Dec North Fort Chapel Additional New Workshop Dates: 3-4 Nov North Fort Chapel 15-16 Dec North Fort Chapel

Note: Workshops are from 0830 to 1600 hrs. each day. The dress is civilian casual. To sign up, you must contact: Art Wienandt, Bldg. 2026, Rm. 203B, 253-477-0258. arthur.j.wienandt@us.army.mil 8. Free parent classes at Raindrops & Rainbows Bring your children to learn and play youll both love story time, crafts and more. Stop by Bldg. 8197 American Lake Ave. at Lewis North and check out the classes below (call 253-966-4802 for details; no registration required except for infant massage): Infant massage Dec. 6, 13, 20, 1011:30 a.m. Registration, call New Parent Support Program: 253-967-7409.

Baby sign language Nov. 16 or Dec. 21, 1:302:30 p.m. Offered by Parent 2 Parent Program. Parent and child group activity/story and craft Dec. 1, 1011 a.m. with the New Parent Support Program Story time Nov. 17 or Dec. 15, 9:45 a.m. with Book Patch New Parent Support Programs Play Group Fridays, 1011:30 a.m. 9. Food Handler Course First Tuesday/Month 1900-2000 Third Tuesday/Month 1600-1700 POC: Carol Elliot 253-968-4331. 1 Hour Classes given by Environmental Health. Installation certificate good for one year. Must have for all FRG fund raising involving food sales, even if you are not directly handling the food. Held at Old Madigan, Ramp 2, RM 9911C. Directions to Food Handler Course classroom: 1. From Exit 122 (Madigan Gate) take a left onto Wilson (the street across from Madigan Nursing tower that has the stop light) 2. Left onto Madigan Bypass 3. Right onto McKinley 4. Right onto E. Johnson Street 5. On your left you will see a parking lot. Park there. 6. Look for the building with 'RAMP 2' next to the door 7. Go through the door and down the hallway to Classroom 9911C (follow signs). 10. AFTB Classes: All Classes are at ACS Annex NOV 8-9 0900-1430 Level I NOV 15-17 0900-1430 Level III DEC 13-14 0900-1430 Level I Call 967-2382 (967-AFTB) to register for classes and for childcare information. Classes are held at ACS Annex, Bldg 2166, Corner of 12th St. & Liggett. Soldiers (E5 and below) can earn 4 promotion points by completing AFTB classes. 11. TOBACCO CESSATION: Join the growing number of ex-tobacco users on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Call TRICARE at 1-800-404-4506 for a cessation appointment. Also, check out the free cessation counseling, quit tools and promotional materials at "Make Everyone Proud. Quit Tobacco" www.ucanquit2.org YOU CAN DO THIS - You can be tobacco-free! POC: Cynthia Hawthorne, RN-BC, APHN, Madigan Army Public Health Nursing (MCHJCLY-P/968-4382).

AAFES
JB Lewis-McChord Movie Schedule PH (253) 967-4329 *recording PH (253) 967-5976 Reel Time JB Lewis-McChord Exchange SUN Nov 06 1100 Dolphin Tale (PG) 1400 Abduction (PG13)

1900 Killer Elite (R) MON Nov 07- TUE Nov 08No Showing WED Nov 091800 Abduction (PG13) THU Nov 10 Babies Night Out 1900 Dolphin Tale (PG) FRI Nov 11 Date Night 1730 Dream House(PG13) 2100 Drive (R) SAT Nov 12 1100 Dolphin Tale (PG) 1400 Dream House (PG13) 1900 Studio Appreciation Advance Free Screening (PG) SUN Nov 13 1100 Dolphin Tale (PG) 1400 Dream House (PG13) 1900 Drive (R) FREE MOVIES- The Theater at McChord Field has reopened for free weekend movies. 253-982-5836 06 NOV. 4pm 12 NOV. 4pm 12 NOV. 7pm 13 NOV. 4pm 19 NOV. 4pm 19 NOV. 7pm 20 NOV. 4pm 26 NOV. 4pm 26 NOV. 7pm 27 NOV. 4pm TARZAN & JANE G RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES PG-13 FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS R SPACE BUDDIES G THE SMURFS PG FRIGHT NIGHT R UP PG DOLPHIN TALE PG 30 MINUTES OR LESS R PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLDS END PG-13

Free weekend movies @ McChord Base Theater call 253-982-5836 Subject to change without prior notice September Movies:

COMMISSARY/ EXCHANGE
WE ARE CONDUCTING GROUP TOURS OF THE COMMISSARY. SHOPPING THE COMMISSARY WILL SAVE YOU 32% OFF OF YOUR GROCERY RECEIPT. IF YOUR GROUP IS INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP FOR ONE OF THESE TOURS PLEASE CALL 253-966-8456 OR 253-966-9141. http://www.commissaries.com/press_room/press_release/breaking_news_07/index.cfm Food alerts and product recalls. LOOK OUT FOR THE UPCOMING CASE LOT SALES!!! www.commissaries.com

FINANCIAL READINESS
Location: Waller Hall, Room 400, 2140 Liggett Avenue

Hours of Operation: 0700 1630, Monday - Friday OPEN all DONSA days, closed Federal Holidays Services Available: Confidential one-on-one counseling for Service Members and their spouses (budgeting, debt management, credit counseling, investment education, general financial planning), Personal financial management classes, Army Emergency Relief (AER). All services are free of charge. Appointment Line: Call 253/967-7166 to make an appointment with a Financial Counselor or to register for a class. Dates 11/8 Class Principles of Personal Finance * Planning & Budgeting* Debt Management Strategies Description Learn the importance of controlling personal finances and planning for a stable financial future. Obtain the simple tools for evaluating your present financial situation, setting up a budget to control personal finances, and planning financial goals for the future. This course covers the pros and cons of different debt management strategies and how they impact your credit score. Students will develop an understanding of the basics of good money management and the skills needed to create a brighter financial future. Topics include banking, saving, money management, and budgeting. Ages 1518. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using credit and how lenders calculate the interest rates on money they lend. The course describes the types of assets that can be utilized when saving for retirement. It also discusses investment strategies one may follow to secure a comfortable retirement. Gain a better understanding of where you are financially, where you want to be, and how to better manage your money. Gain focus on the four keys to successful saving and investing: Save and Invest to Reach Goals, Learn All You Can About Investing, Start Saving Early, and Save Regularly. This course covers consumer rights and obligations, highlighting scams perpetrated to defraud consumers. Times 1330 - 1430

11/8

1430 - 1530

11/8

0930 - 1130

11/10

Personal Finance for Teens

1630 - 1830

11/15

Using Credit Wisely*

1430 - 1530

11/17

Investing for Retirement

1000 - 1130

11/17

Understanding Money & Credit

1330 - 1500

11/22

Saving & Investing* Consumer Rights, Obligations &

1430 - 1530

11/29

1330 - 1430

Scams*

11/29

Ready to PCS* Money & Divorce

Learn the ins and outs of moving as a member of the military. This course covers the impact of divorce on personal finances as well as your credit.

1430 - 1530

11/30

1300 - 1500

Classes at Lewis Main, please call 253-967-7166 to register McChord Field Financial Readiness Classes October & November, 2011 To register for classes at McChord Field, please call (253) 982-2695 (Classes are held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, 552 Barnes Blvd, unless otherwise noted) Date Class Description Times s

11/8 11/25

Ready to Rent

11/8

Banking Getting Insurance Consumer Rights and Scams Money & Credit Saving & Investing

11/10 11/21

11/22 11/29

Required briefing for single first term airmen moving off base. Pay entitlements, legal and consumer obligations associated with tenancy and personal financial obligations, and pertinent laws associated with renting a residence or apartment are discussed. This lesson explains how to choose the financial services and financial institutions that best meet your needs. Explore the different aspects of various insurance policies while finding out which ones meet your needs and goals. This course covers consumer rights and obligations, highlighting scams perpetrated to defraud consumers. Gain a better understanding of where you are financially, where you want to be, and how to better manage your money. Gain focus on the four keys to successful saving and investing: Save and Invest to Reach Goals, Learn All You Can About Investing, Start Saving Early, and Save Regularly.

1300 - 1430 1000 - 1130 1300 - 1430 1000 - 1130

0900 - 1030

0900 - 1030 1330 - 1500 0900 - 1030

0900 - 1030 0900 - 1030

MADIGAN NEWS
1. Madigan Army Medical Center's outpatient Pharmacy will remain open November 10th, but will close on the 11th to observe Veterans Day. The pharmacy will open again Saturday (regular business hours).

2. FLU HOTLINE: 253-968-4744 3. The Pediatrics clinic at Madigan Army Medical Center no longer has Flu vaccinations on hand for pediatric patients over 2 years of age. Until additional vaccines are received, please visit a TRICARE network pharmacy to receive your vaccination. Please verify that there will be no out of pocket expense with the network pharmacy of your choice. 4. The Child & Family Assistance Center - FAME Clinic - offers free, easily accessible behavioral health counseling services to spouses and children of active duty service members. We help keep families strong by promoting emotional, behavioral, and relationship health through individual, marital, and family counseling services. Help is a phone call away. We want to hear from you! Call 253-968-4843. New! Expanded Walk-In Hours: M-F 8:00a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Hours of Operation: M-F 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. No referrals needed Free service for dependents of Active Duty Service Members with TriCare Prime Counseling available for Individuals, Couples & Families Located at: Old Madigan Bldg. 9923A E. Johnson Ave. Tacoma, WA. 98431

5. URGENT CARE- If you have an urgent medical need that does not require emergency
care, please call the TRICARE Regional Appointment Center at 800-404-4506 before coming into the Emergency Room. If you are unable to get a same day appointment for your urgent medical need, you will be referred to an Urgent Care Clinic in a community surrounding Joint Base Lewis-McChord for immediate attention. 6. DONT BE A NO SHOW- An appointment missed by you is an appointment missed by two. If you dont call and cancel your appointments, that slot goes to waste. Think about how aggravating it is to call and not get an appointment? This could be alleviated greatly if people called and cancelled their appointments, instead of no showing. To cancel an appointment is simple, call 800-404-4506. The average cost of missed appointment can be $624 for a specialty care, $279 for a regular provider visit 7. PASSPORT TO WELLNESS PROGRAM- Pick up your "Passport to Wellness" at Health Promotion and Wellness Centers - at McChord Field HAWC (Building 726, Fitness Center Annex) & Wilson Sports & Fitness Center (Building 11596, Lewis North). Participate in more than 40 eligible classes, programs & activities for stamps, redeemable for rewards & entries in the Grand Prize raffle! Info: http://www.nwguardian.com/2011/09/29/11195/program-issues-health-passports.html

CLOSURES AND CONSTRUCTION

1. JBLM POOL CLOSURE- The Kimbro Pool located in the McVeigh gym near the Carey Theater will close Oct. 31. It is scheduled to re-open in Sept. 2012. Renovations will include new lap lanes, better filtration & climate control, and a zero-depth kiddie pool w/ indoor splash park. Until then, youth lessons, evening swim, scuba classes & NG/Reserve training move to newly-renovated Keeler Pool (Old Madigan Area) & weekend swim, pool parties/rentals move to the pool @Soldiers Field House.

2. Liggett Avenue- Public Works announced plans to shut down Liggett Avenue between Division and 12th Streets for 45 days of construction. The project start date depends on the contract, but PW expects work to begin by press time. The closure will include the intersection of Liggett and Division, but 12th Street and the intersection at Liggett and 12th will remain open. Parking areas along that length of Liggett Avenue will be blocked. Most of the parking areas have access from other directions, but parking will be blocked completely in front of and west of McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center and across the street from I Corps Headquarters, Building 2025. Parking for McVeigh will be in the rear and on the north side of Liggett, which can be accessed from Pendleton. While Liggett is under construction, the contractor is required to provide access from the parking area north of Liggett to McVeigh at, or near the location of the current McVeigh crosswalk. 3. Pendleton Avenue- Construction to upgrade the road substructure under Pendleton Avenue near the Town Center on JBLM Lewis Main will be completed in a few months. Pendleton between 8th and 12th streets will be closed daily for construction from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. Access to offices and other buildings will be maintained. Traffic will be detoured to Liggett Avenue during construction hours. Officials are working to mitigate noise impact to Town Center residents. This is the first of several major construction projects on two miles of Pendleton Avenue during the next 18 months, as crews widen the road and upgrade communication, power and water lines underneath. The widened avenue will result in better traffic flow, parking and facility access, creating a friendlier environment for bikes and pedestrians. For more information, visit the Pendleton Avenue website at www.jblmpendleton.com. 4. North Gate Road- Road repairs on the JBLM North Gate Road (Huggins Meyer Road SW), a 1.7 mile stretch between JBLM Lewis Norths D Street Gate and Lakewood, will continue through today. Commuters who normally use North Gate Road will be detoured through Lakewood and Steilacoom. The D Street Gate on JBLM Lewis North will remain open throughout the road repair projects. Emergency vehicles will have access through the construction site for emergencies. Clover Park School buses will also have access to transit through the construction site. Upon completion of the North Gate Road repairs, East Drive will close for repairs. East Drive repairs include adding a right turn lane and a traffic signal. Repairs to East Drive are expected to take approximately 90 days. These road repair projects were designed to improve roadway surfaces, increase traffic mobility, and create a safer driving environment for the community. More information about traffic revision updates and construction changes will come as the contractor announces them. For road conditions, call 967-1733.

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JBLM Website: www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/ JBLM MWR: www.jblmmwr.com FOCUS MAGAZINE: www.jblmmwr.com/focus.html JBLM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/jblmmwr FT LEWIS COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE: www.lewis.army.mil/resourceguide/ McChord Events: www.mcchordafb.us/ Madigan Website: www.mamc.amedd.army.mil/ Madigan FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/pages/Tacoma-WA/Madigan-HealthcareSystem/293304441350 Customer Management Services Website: www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/cms/ ICE Website: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site_id=957 Military Report Newsletter: www.militaryreport.com Northwest Guardian: www.nwguardian.com Military Discounts- http://www.military.com/discounts/category ARMED FORCES VACATION CLUB- http://www.afvclub.com/ COMMISSARY DEALS OF THE WEEKhttp://www.militaryshoppers.com/onsalethisweek/index.htm?20110616 Hours of operation & phone numbers for all MWR operations. Click on the link: http://www.jblmmwr.com/other_pages/index/hours.html JBLM MWR mobile app: The JBLM MWR Mobile App has just been updated. An Android version is coming soon! Visit www.itunes.apple.com/us/app/jblm-mwr to download your free app. MILITARY ONE SOURCE www.MilitaryOneSource.com Every resource you need, free confidential counseling service, PCS information. ARMY ONE SOURCE www.MyArmyOneSource.com information for Spouses and Soldiers, FRG eLearning, Mandatory First Term Soldier Financial eLearning Classes. After Deployment- www.afterdeployment.org Suicide Prevention- www.suicideoutreach.org

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