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FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide
JANUARY 2015 • JBLMmwr.com
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
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Keep your resolutions this year!If trying something new is your resolution this year, we’ve made it easy for you to keep! Turn to page 12 for ways to have fun and challenge yourself. Plus, you’ll find details on places to eat, movies to watch, Family fun & more all in this issue.
CONTENTS6–13
14–21
28–30
22–25
FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT
Enroll for new fun SKIES academic classes; apply for scholarships; take free
workshops just for Dad; look back to library events last month
FEELIN’ GOODHow to keep your resolutions; don’t miss the “All That Glitters” aerobathon, JBLM
Swim Meet and intramural bowling; take the boot camp challenge
ADVENTURESFamily-friendly fun includes Gold Creek snowshoe, Bavarian Ice Fest and more;
grown-up fun: President’s Day brew & ski, red wine & chocolate tour and more
FOOD & FUNChallenge yourself to do something new;
get pampered at Operation Care Fair; treat yourself to tasty meals at MWR
eateries; see new Family fun center
Learn something new this year, such as how to kayak! Kayaking skills classes are taught by the Outdoor Recreation program at an indoor pool. Take as many as you want to get ready for sea kayaking this spring. Read about a lot more possibilities for doing something new on pages 12–13. Plus, see the Adventures section starting on page 22.
Outdoor Recreation staff
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FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family & MWR
Each year, many of us make New Year’s resolutions ... and quite a few of us don’t keep them for long. Let this year be the year you make yourself proud and keep your resolutions — no matter what they are.
If your resolution is to try something new, turn straight to page 12. This month’s feature outlines myriad new things to try with help from Family & MWR. From joining a bowling league to getting your scuba certification, take the challenge to try something new!
Want to spend more time with your Family? Share a meal at one of our great eateries (page 6), watch a free movie at McChord Theater (page 8) or make adventure a Family affair with the Outdoor Recreation program (page 22).
Make your health and wellness a priority in 2015 with the Armed Forces Wellness Center and JBLM gyms. Get tips on nutrition, physical activity, sleep and more on page 28.
Plus, find out about the “All That Glitters” aerobathon Saturday, Jan. 10 on page 28 and Operation Care Fair on page 8.
As always, your feedback is important to me and all Family & MWR man-agers. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts: http://ice.disa.mil.
What will 2015 have in store for you?
Director, Family & MWR William E. Harvey
Creative director Toby Bartley
Promotions director Kelly Wetzel
Editor & graphic designer Kimberly Rowe
Writer/graphic designer Patti Jeffrey
Contributors Sgt. Ryan Hallock, Arianne McConchie, Staff Sgt. Jennifer Spradlin and Staff Sgt. Micah VanDyke
Contributing photographers JBLM Public Affairs, Sgt. Ryan Hallock, Patti Jeffrey, Mauli Patel, Staff Sgt. Jennifer Spradlin and Staff Sgt. Micah VanDyke
Send submissions to [email protected]. For commercial sponsorship or adver-tising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Tara Long at 253-966-2256. The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly. All activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family & MWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorse-ment. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.
Visit us at JBLMmwr.com or like us on Facebook at fb.com/JBLMFamilyMWR.William E. Harvey
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Get breakfast or lunch with your Battle Bean coffee
Before you head to school or work, stop
by JBLM’s very own Battle Bean to get
your specialty coffee and a quick break-
fast! Also drop by for a variety of lunch
items.
Battle Bean coffee is freshly roasted
on base and delivered to the Battle Bean
eateries to be crafted into your favorite
coffee drinks!
The Battle Bean at Lewis Main (inside
Stone Education Center) serves fresh
pastries baked by our own pastry chefs,
plus a variety of grab-and-go lunch items.
Drop by 6242 Colorado Ave. starting at
7:30 a.m. Monday–Friday.
The Battle Bean at McChord Field is conveniently located inside the Customer Service Mall at 100 Jackson Blvd. and serves breakfast, wraps and sandwiches, soups, combos, salads and pastries week-days from 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Strike Zone Café is a friendly placeBowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main is in-
viting to hungry diners looking for good food at a great price!
The Strike Zone Café serves lunch, din-ner and snacks, such as burgers, sand-wiches, pizza, salads, starters and sides.
Specials include soups and sandwiches, plus refillable fountain sodas.
The Strike Zone Café is located at 2272 Liggett Ave.
The Caddy Shack offers satisfying breakfasts and lunches
Located at Eagles Pride Golf Course
near DuPont off I-5 Exit 116, the Caddy
Shack Bar & Grill offers breakfasts and
lunches five days a week.
For breakfast, choose from tasty fare
hot off the grill, such as a stuffed break-
fast muffin, burrito, tortilla, egg platter or
biscuits with gravy.
For lunch, choose from four different
burgers (such as a combustion or bogie
burger) and four different sandwiches,
(such as a club, Philly steak or Reuben),
plus salads, appetizers and more!
The Caddy Shack is open Wednesday–
Sunday.
Patti Jeffrey
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Like home-style cooking? Try the Bistro at Russell Landing
Located at Lewis North on the shore
of American Lake, the Bistro at Rus-
sell Landing boasts a homestyle menu
packed with favorites — with a gourmet
twist.
The Bistro’s menu includes flavorful
appetizers, hot, spicy and savory burgers,
hearty two-handed sandwiches, salads,
house favorites and desserts that will
satisfy your robust appetite.
Come in for lunch Monday–Friday
from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and enjoy a fireside
ambience in a cozy booth or at a lake-
view table.
The Bistro’s at 8981 American Lake Ave.
Feast on German BuffetCome on out to enjoy the Club at
McChord Field’s German Buffet from
5–7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21. Fill up on
your favorites for only $18.95 for ages 11
and older and $8.95 for ages 4–10. Ages
3 and younger eat free. Reservations are
required; call 253-982-5581 to reserve
your spots today!
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.
at McChord Field.
Save on Globemaster meals when you become a Club member
We all know how yummy the Globe-
master Grill’s lunches are — from hefty
burgers and fries to the chef’s special of
the day. Everyone can enjoy weekday
lunches from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., including
Wednesday’s Hump Day burger, fries and
soda for $7. Also come out for dinner in
the dining room Fridays from 5–8 p.m.
with prime rib, salmon, chicken, shrimp,
pasta and burger menu items.
When you take the next step and be-
come a member at the Club at McChord
Field, you’ll get exclusive savings, such as:
• A free membership appreciation meal
each month. Wednesday, Jan. 28, come
in for the free luncheon from 11 a.m.–
1 p.m. Guests pay $5.
• A monthly two-for-one steak night.
Enjoy two complete steak dinners for
$21.95 Friday, Jan. 30 from 5–8 p.m.
• Two-fer-Tuesdays — get two lunches for
the price of one at Globemaster Grill
from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Free “happy hour” food at Globemaster
Grill every Friday from 5–6 p.m. Also
play bingo Fridays with a jackpot from
$800–$1,195.
• $1 off each Wednesday Hump Day
special.
• Discounts on all special events at the
Club.
• Cash back on Commissary and base
Exchange purchases (2 percent), plus
off-base purchases (1 percent).
• Savings on select MWR purchases.
Ask about how you can become a Club
member by calling 253-982-5581 or stop
by the office weekdays. The Club and
Globemaster Grill are located at McChord
Field, 700 Barnes Blvd.
Habañero Mexican Grill treats you to specials
Tasty new specials are being featured
in January at Habañero Mexican Grill at
Whispering Firs Golf Course.
From 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., enjoy:
• A second lunch burrito at half-price
when you buy your first lunch burrito
Monday and Wednesday — bring a
friend or bring a hefty appetite!
• A cheese quesadilla, soup of the day
and fountain drink combo for only
$7.25 Tuesday and Thursday.
Habañero Mexican Grill is located at
895 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field.
Warrior Zone meals satisfy your hunger
Where can you get meat-stuffed wraps
and sandwiches, sweet-and-spicy wings,
piled-high sliders, chicken salads, flat-
bread pizza, brews on tap and more?
At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at
Lewis North! Come in starting at 10 a.m.
seven days a week to eat and play.
The Zone is for ages 18 and older and
is located on the corner of 17th and
D streets. Questions? Call 253-477-5835.
Plan on ‘Kids’ Night Out’ Valentine Party at the Club
Plan on saving your spots for the Club
at McChord Field’s “Kids’ Night Out”
Valentine Party Wednesday, Feb. 11.
The party includes a buffet, dancing,
games, a movie and optional Family
photo (extra fee).
For reservations or more details, call
the Club at 253-982-5581.
The Bistro offers Valentine rescueWant to make a lasting memory with a
special dining experience for your loved
one on Valentine’s Day? The Bistro at
Russell Landing can come to your rescue!
Make your reservation for Valentine’s
Day dinner at the Bistro Saturday, Feb. 14
from 4–9 p.m. The evening features live
music with Barbie Anaka, a gourmet din-
ner and dessert.
For an extra fee, you can arrange to
have a surprise waiting at your table,
such as champagne, flowers, chocolates
or a teddy bear.
For special arrangements or to reserve
your table, call 253-964-2813.
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Brady Brownfield, of Tumwater, gets a relax-ing scalp massage from Staci Kahakui-Wilson, a licensed massage practitioner with Body Fit, during the annual JBLM Care Fair.
Operation Care Fair offers free pampering
Need a day away from the kids? Want
to get a massage, tips for hair styling and
manicures and special entertainment?
The annual JBLM Operation Care Fair
offers a day of free pampering just for
you (men included!) to get away and de-
stress Saturday, Jan. 24.
Come out to American Lake Confer-
ence Center from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. for
entertainment, door prizes, free massages
and more with a roomful of vendors
offering personal care and specialty prod-
ucts and services.
ALCC is at 8085 NCO Beach Rd. at
Lewis North. Call 253-967-5776 for more
information.
See free movies at McChord Theater
If you’re looking for free fun on Satur-
days, come out to the weekly movies at
the McChord Theater.
Choose from two Saturday showings
— or attend both! Each time features a
different movie. Here’s what’s playing in
January:
• Jan. 3 — “The Maze Runner” (PG-13)
at 4 p.m. and “The Equalizer” (R) at
7 p.m.
• Jan. 10 — “The Good Lie” (PG-13) at
4 p.m. and “A Walk Among the Tomb-
stones” (R) at 7 p.m.
• Jan. 17 — “The Box Trolls” (PG) at
4 p.m. and “Lucy” (R) at 7 p.m.
• Jan. 24 — “Gone Girl” (R) at 4 p.m. and
“The Judge” (R) at 7 p.m.
• Jan. 31 — “The Best of Me” (PG-13) at
4 p.m. and “Nightcrawler” (R) at 7 p.m.
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Your Arts & Crafts Center January Clip ‘n Save Coupons
Bring these coupons to your MWR Arts & Crafts Center Jan. 1–31, 2015, to receive your discounts when you place an order!
Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field1121 Barnes Blvd. • 253-982-6726
One free laser engraving set-up fee
(Does not apply to custom artwork charges)
2-for-1 framing class instruction
(Does not apply to cost of materials)
Limit one coupon per customer. Valid only when presented in person.
No photocopies accepted. No cash value. Coupon is good Jan. 1–31, 2015.
Limit one coupon per customer. Valid only when presented in person.
No photocopies accepted. No cash value. Coupon is good Jan. 1–31, 2015.
Movies are subject to change with-
out notice. For movie descriptions, visit
JBLMmwr.com under McChord Theater.
Find extreme discounts on golfGet in on huge savings at Whispering
Firs and Eagles Pride golf courses.
Both golf courses offer a $49 Winter
Golf Pass, which includes your first round
of golf free, plus 50 percent off your
green fees seven days a week for future
rounds (excluding holidays, tournaments
and specials). The pass is good through
Saturday, Feb. 28.
Call the pro shop at Eagles Pride at
253-967-6522 or Whispering Firs at
253-982-2124 for more information.
Whispering Firs offers:
• A January golf combo that includes
your green fee, a shared cart and
$7 food voucher — all for $26 (food
voucher is good through Saturday,
Feb. 28).
• $10 green fees after 11 a.m. each
Wednesday in January.
• Two-for-one range buckets Mondays–
Thursdays in January.
• “Gold Tee” tournament Saturday,
Jan. 10 for $10 per golfer, plus your
green fee. The format is stroke play,
gross and net.
Specials can’t be combined with other
specials and may not be used for tourna-
ments or outings.
Eagles Pride is located off I-5 Exit 116
near DuPont.
Whispering Firs is located at McChord
Field at 895 Lincoln Blvd.
Continued on next page.
Desiree Flores, a Family member liv-
ing at JBLM, auditioned for American
Idol in the fall and is proud to repre-
sent JBLM when the program returns
to the FOX network Jan. 7–8 at 8 p.m.
for Season XIV.
Flores, who is 22 years old, lives
with her father, Maj. Antonio Flores,
62nd Medical Brigade, and her other
Family members at Lewis North.
She says she’s watched American Idol
since she was a child, and when her
manager at work told her she should
audition, she didn’t want to pass up
the opportunity and regret it later on
in life.
“I’m extremely excited to be repre-
senting the JBLM community,” Flores
says. “My father started his ROTC
advanced camp back at Fort Lewis in
1997 and is, ironically, finishing up
his military career at JBLM as he is
retiring the summer of 2015. So JBLM
holds a special spot in my and my
Family’s heart and I’m proud to be
representing.”
Season XIV’s judges are Harry
Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith
Urban. Ryan Seacrest hosts.
JBLM Family member
auditions for ‘American Idol’
Courtesy photo
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Lewis North’s Warrior Zone patrons gather for a tourney before the Super Sunday game begins. Patrons can watch the game Feb. 1 on 64 TV screens in the lounge and gaming areas. At Lewis Main, the BOSS crew is throwing a viewing party at Nelson Recreation Center.
Home brewers can compete for ‘Best of JBLM’
If you’re into making home brew, get
ready to enter your best batches into
the 2015 JBLM home brew competi-
tion. Registration begins Friday, Jan. 2.
Submissions will be accepted through
Wednesday, Feb. 4 and judged by certi-
fied experts Saturday, Feb. 7.
Event organizers are encouraging home
brewers to both compete and provide
samples at Brewfest Friday, Feb. 20, where
winners will be announced.
Find registration forms on the Brewfest
page at JBLMmwr.com/brewfest. E-regis-
tration is preferred at wahomebrewers.
org/mcchord. For more information, call
253-967-5776.
JBLM’s popular Brewfest is coming your way!
Like microbrews and home brews?
Sample the best at the annual JBLM
Brewfest, Friday, Feb. 20 at the Club at
McChord Field. Get in the door starting
at 4:30 p.m. for $15 per person, which
includes a mug and six samples, food and
entertainment. Pay $5 more for five ad-
ditional samples.
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.
Order unique gifts from your Arts & Crafts Center
Looking for unique PCS and retire-
ment gifts? Stop by the Arts & Crafts
Center at McChord Field and order a cus-
tom laser-engraved plaque. Bring in your
design ideas and the experts will help
you create a custom thank-you gift.
Need to save time and hassle? Order
multiple items to have on hand for gift
giving. Leave space to add a small en-
graved plate to personalize the item.
Here’s a great gift idea that’s also a
keepsake — order framed prints with
space for co-workers to sign or write per-
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sonal notes to the recipient.
Also get your Family portrait photos
beautifully custom-framed in time for
Valentine’s Day!
Be sure to use the clip-and-save cou-
pons on page 9 when you place an order
or take a class in January!
For more gift ideas, call the Arts &
Crafts Center at 253-982-6723 (for en-
graving and embroidery). For the frame
shop, call 253-982-6718.
You also can visit JBLMmwr.com under
Arts & Crafts to view gift examples.
The Arts & Crafts Center is located at
1121 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field and
is open weekdays from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
New Family fun center opens at McChord Field
The Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center
at McChord Field is opening Saturday,
Jan. 10 from 10 a.m.–8 p.m.! The reno-
vated center features a laser maze, Family
fun area, new snack bar menu, 12 lanes
of bowling, party packages and more.
Bowling leagues will also start up when
the center begins regular hours.
The new “fun center” is located at
737 Jackson Blvd. Watch for grand open-
ing announcements on our Facebook
page (fb.com/JBLMFamilyMWR) and at
Family & MWR facilities!
Watch the big game at JBLM parties
The big game is Sunday, Feb. 1 — watch
it on a big screen with friends, food and
half-time games! The following venues
are for ages 18 and older only.
The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has
the game on its big screen, or watch it on
TV screens located throughout the facil-
ity. Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament
and a “football squares” game. Also get in
on food specials and door prizes.
The WZ is on the corner of 17th and
D streets. Call 253-477-5756 for details.
At Nelson Recreation Center, watch
the game in cushy comfort on a movie
screen. Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at
3168 2nd Division Dr. For additional
information, call 253-967-2539.
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By Patti Jeffrey
You know you want to, but you haven’t gotten
that extra push yet — so, we’re challenging you to start something new this year —beginning today!
Here’s a partial list of a wide variety of
new things you can get into with Family
& MWR. Remember, the sky’s the limit!
Join a bowling leagueSounders Lanes Family Fun Center is
forming brand-new bowling league teams
after it opens in January. Take advantage
of this fresh start to jump on board and
brush up your bowling skills! Look for
upcoming details on our Facebook page
at fb.com/JBLMFamilyMWR or at our Fam-
ily & MWR facilities at JBLM.
Learn how to golf Take individual golf lessons from our
pros at JBLM golf courses. Choose from
instructors at either Eagles Pride or Whis-
pering Firs golf courses. After you get a
few lessons under your belt, practice on
the course with drastic winter discounts.
By springtime, you might feel confident
enough to enter a fun tournament!
For more information, call the pro shop
at Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 or Whis-
pering Firs at 253-982-2124.
Start your own licensed child care business at home
Live on base? If you love kids and want
to help improve their lives, start your
own business at home as a Family Child
Care provider. You’ll get free training on
how to run your business so you can earn
up to $2,000 per month. You’ll also get
subsidies for completing training mod-
ules and receive free childcare during
training.
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The next FCC orientation is Tuesday,
Jan. 13 from 6–8 p.m. at the FCC office
at 2013B N. 3rd and Pendleton at Lewis
Main. Call the office at 253-967-3039 for
more details.
Know how to mat & frameSave time and money — learn how to
mat and frame your own prints, photos
or artwork at your Arts & Crafts Center!
With your two-for-one framing class
coupon (found on page 9), you can bring
a friend with you and split the cost. The
coupon’s good through January, so now’s
the time to learn! Call 253-982-6718 to
set up your individualized class.
Take up running for fun racesTake up running so you can enter JBLM
races! We have plenty of opportunities
for you to work up from 5K to 10K and
even triathlons in our Intramural Sports
& Fitness program’s races at JBLM. For
more information, visit JBLMmwr.com un-
der Intramural Sports & Fitness or Races.
Get in on the survivor challengeIf you want a real challenge, try learn-
ing winter survival in mountain snow.
The Northwest Adventure Center sets
up trips at Paradise on Mount Rainier to
learn the basics of preparation, survival,
shelter construction, backcountry cook-
ing and leave-no-trace camping. Call
253-967-6263 for more details.
Learn the sport of sea kayakingWith all the salt water surrounding us,
it’s natural to want to get out there and
explore the area.
Learn how to sea kayak with the
Northwest Adventure Center. They offer
five levels of kayak skills classes. You’ll
learn these new skills at an indoor pool.
Start anytime and master as many levels
as you like before you head out on kayak
trips in the spring. Call 253-967-6263 for
details.
Become a youth sports coach or volunteer parent
Volunteer for Child, Youth & School
Services sports as a youth coach or
volunteer parent. You’ll get free train-
ing and CYSS household credits for your
coaching. For more information on
volunteering, call the youth sports office
at 253-967-2405.
Learn to ride a mountain bikeLearn how to confidently ride a moun-
tain bike from the experts at the North-
west Adventure Center. They’ll take you
and other beginners on a trip Sunday,
Jan. 4 (plus other trips throughout the
year) where you’ll get time to work on
your newfound skills. Call 253-967-6263
for more information or to sign up today.
Become a certified scuba diverTake beginning scuba classes! Winter’s
the perfect time to learn — the Puget
Sound waters are free of algae and you
can view underwater life much farther
out. Don’t worry about the cold water —
it stays about the same temperature all
year, plus you’ll learn all the basic skills
in a warm pool.
Only when you’ve mastered those skills
will you be allowed out in the Puget
Sound to test what you’ve learned and be
awarded certification.
Call the Scuba Diving Center inside
the Northwest Adventure Center at
253-967-3405 to learn about the program
today.
Learn the art of car careLearn how to keep your vehicle in tip-
top shape at your Auto Centers. The Mc-
Chord Field Auto Center even offers one-
on-one classes on how to change your oil
and lubricants, plus basic car care. Call
253-982-7226 to arrange for personalized
instruction.
Get an ORV certificationTake an ORV course at JBLM and get
certified through the Northwest Adven-
ture Center! All equipment is provided.
Set up your own group class by calling
253-967-6263 and ask about training.
Learn a new language — free! Did you know that when you become a
JBLM library patron, you receive access to
free online language learning?
Explore the many different languages
you can learn — call the McChord Field
Library at 253-982-3454 or Grandstaff
Library at 253-967-5889 and find out
how to become a patron today. Visit the
Libraries page at JBLMmwr.com for more
details.
Strengthen & tone your bodyFeeling a bit pudgy, slow or tired?
“Bling” in the new year at the JBLM new
year kick-off aerobathon, “All That Glit-
ters” Saturday, Jan. 10. Register now at
JBLMmwrRegistration.com.
Get in the best shape of your life with
the help of free certified trainers and doz-
ens of free classes at your choice of JBLM
fitness centers!
See all the class schedules and learn
about what the different fitness centers
offer at JBLMmwr.com under Intramural
Sports & Fitness.
Learn to budget & save moneySave money with expert tips from
Armed Forces Community Service’s free
classes through the Financial Readi-
ness Program. Read about the types of
classes available this month in the Family
& homefront section on the following
pages.
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Reach high for the ‘SKIES’If you’re looking for fun activities for
your children, turn to SKIESUnlimited.
They’re sure to love gymnastics, dance,
karate and boxing. There are also parent-
child classes to enjoy together. Plus,
starting in February, there’s a selection
of creative academic classes that make
learning fun!
Check out the new class listings below
and enroll at JBLMcyssRegistration.com by
Friday, Jan. 23.
Building with Bricks is an exciting and interactive learning experience for students using Legos. This class encourages design, creative interpretation, analysis and crit-ical-thinking skills! Students are encour-aged to put a creative twist on classroom projects like building their dream house and redesigning the White House.
Speak Up! — Public Speaking for Students is a good way for students to
overcome classroom shyness and anxiety.
Targeted skills include understanding
what to say, how to say it, respectful de-
bate, nonverbal presentation and coping
strategies for speaking-related anxiety.
Students will learn how to organize a
presentation’s content and delivery, as
well as how to critique (and be critiqued
by their peers) in a thoughtful and civil
manner.
Little Critics — Film Studies for
Youth is a great way for your students to
develop their analytical, critical-thinking
and debate skills. Students will watch
film clips (all movies are appropriate for
young audiences, with a G rating) and
asked to form and share opinions about
the content. Topics include history, art
and philosophy, along with ideas about
leadership, civic duty and Families in a
fun and social environment!
Call the SKIESUnlimited program at
253-966-3539 for more information.
There’s so much to do with CYS Services!Check out fun new academic classes with SKIESUnlimited, become a Family Child Care provider & more.
It’s not too early to think spring — spring sports, that is!
It may be cold outside, but it’ll warm
up soon ... just in time for spring sports!
CYS Services offers recreational options
for youth of all ages. Volunteer coaches
teach the fundamentals and importance of teamwork. Most of all, your young athletes will have fun learning something new as a member of the team.
Spring soccer and bumblebee soccer is open to youth ages 3–15. Enrollment is open through Friday, Jan. 30. The cost for
spring soccer (ages 5–15) is $55; bumble-
bee soccer for ages 3–4 is $20. The season
begins Monday, Feb. 23.
The Get Fit, Be Strong — Play 60
program is open to ages 8–15 for $40.
Children will be introduced to a handful of sports and activities as fun ways to get and stay active. Youth will also learn the importance of proper nutrition.
More spring sports include baseball, Special Olympics aquatics, Special Olym-pics track and field, flag football, cheer-leading and myriad camps. Stay tuned
for enrollment information or “like” us at
fb.com/JBLMcyss for updates.
Enroll for all youth sports online at
JBLMcyssRegistration.com. For more infor-
mation, call 253-967-2405.
JBLM kids need you!Family Child Care providers make a dif-
ference in the lives of JBLM youth, provid-
ing quality care in a nurturing home set-
ting. If you’re interested in providing child
care in your JBLM home, sign up today.
The next orientation is Tuesday, Jan. 13,
6–8 p.m., with provisional classes follow-
ing Jan. 26, 27, 29, 30, Feb. 3 and 5.
Get an application at 2013B N. 3rd St.,
Room 127 at Lewis Main. For more infor-
mation, call 253-967-3039/966-5993.
It’s easy to register with CYSS!If you’re new to JBLM or haven’t reg-
istered your Family yet, do it today! The
free registration process is easy. Simply
bring the following to Parent Central
Services to register your Family:
• Government ID card.
• Work and home contact information.
• Two local emergency contacts.
• Shot records.
• LES/paystub or proof of full time-
student status (only if enrolling in full-
or part-day or before/after).
• Sports physical valid through the
entire season, if enrolling in sports.
Registration is required before enrolling
in sports. You may call to schedule your
registration appointment: 253-966-CYSS.
If your New Year’s resolution is to
spend more time with your children,
youth sports has a great way — coach
their soccer team! The youth sports office is always looking for interested coaches to share their love of the game with JBLM youth.
Coaching vouchers are available for coaches and assistant coaches upon completion of the background application. Certification and training are required. For more information, call 253-967-2405.
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Looking for money for college? The
JBLM School Support Services staff has
updated the list of scholarships avail-
able to JBLM Families. Check out the list
below and apply today.
• Fisher House Foundation —
militaryscholar.org
• The American Legion Legacy —
legion.org
• Our Military Kids — ourmilitarykids.org
• National Military Family —
militaryfamily.org
• Thanks USA Military Dependent —
military.com/education
• Scholarships for Military Families —
studentaid.ed.gov
• Children of Warriors National
Presidents Scholarships —
alaforveterans.org
• Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship —
militaryscholar.org
The Fort Lewis Family Member Scholarship Fund is accepting 2015 applications through Wednesday, March 25. Family members of active duty Army Service Members, retirees and surviving Family members are eligible to receive scholarships without regard to income level or rank. The applicant remains anonymous until the process is complete.
Typically, the Fort Lewis Family Member Scholarship Fund awards more than $25,000 per year, which comes from charitable donations from many sources. Applications are judged on a variety of criteria, including, but not limited to, essay response, grades, community involvement and leadership.
For additional information, visit FortLewisScholarshship.com or send an email to [email protected].
Scholarship opportunities for JBLM Families
worth learning about• Defense Commissary Agency —
commissaries.com
• WASHBOARD — washboard.org
• Army Scholarship Foundation —
armyscholarshipfoundation.org
• WSECU — wsecu.org
• AMVETS National Service Foundation
for High School Seniors — amvets.org
• The Gates Millennium Scholars
Program — gmsp.org
• Apply for College Grants —
collegescholarships.org/grants
• MG James Ursano — aerhq.org
• U.S. Department of Education —
www2ed.gov
• High Five — highfivescholarship.com
• Scholarships for Military Dependents
— collegescholarships.org
• Army Engineer Spouse Club
Scholarship — armyengineerspouses.com
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Family & the homefront
Rad Dads with AFCSThere’s something special about the
bond between father and daughter. The photo above was submitted as part of November’s Military Family Appreciation Month photo contest.
Take a look at the schedule of classes
this month just for dads, hosted by the
AFCS Family Advocacy Program:
• Dr. Dad focuses on health and safety.
• 24/7 Dad focuses on balancing work,
Family and being a father.
• Launching Hope focuses on parenting
teenagers.
Call 253-967-5901 to find out dates
and times and to register.
Extraordinary Dads is a support
group to bring fathers together to share
experience of successes, work on struggles
and have some fun. Dads will also have
the opportunity to learn new skills to
improve their parenting. Classes are held
Wednesdays, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11,
April 8 and May 13 from 11:30 a.m.–
12:30 p.m. at 2013 N. 3rd St., Room 101.
You’re invited to drop in, meet other dads
and learn something new.
JBLM Armed Forces Community Service is there for your Family — for reunions, through deployments and precious minutes in between.
Mauli Patel
There for every one of life’s moments
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Resiliency tip of the monthThe Families Over Coming Under
Stress program is kicking off the New
Year with the first of 12 “resiliency tips of
the month.”
Embrace change as an opportunity
to grow and celebrate.
Military Families and couples know
that change is the most “consistent”
experience of military life. This New
Year is a great time to embrace change
as a positive opportunity for growth and
to celebrate the achievements that your
Family and relationships have gained!
Identify these strengths and achievements
through fun activities with FOCUS, at 2013B
Pendleton Ave. (3rd floor), Lewis Main.
For additional information, call
253-966-6390 or email jblm@focusproject.
org. Plus, you can visit focusproject.org or
fb.com/FOCUSresiliencytraining.
Get ‘Out on the Town’ with other JBLM newcomers
Enjoy a day out on the town visiting nearby sites with new friends!
Armed Forces Community Service invites all newcomer spouses to Spouses Out on the Town Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Board the bus at AFCS–Waller Hall at 9 a.m. and the Service Member and Fam-ily Readiness Center at 9:30 a.m. The bus returns at approximately 3 p.m.
Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring money for lunch.
Make your reservations at jblmafcs.
checkappointments.com (select “Newcom-
ers”) or call 253-967-3628.Waller Hall is located at Lewis Main,
2140 Liggett Ave. S&FRC is located at 552 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field.
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings, Smooth Move workshops, sponsorship training and resources. Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information. For details, call the phone number listed, visit the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com or “like” us at fb.com/JBLMafcs. For a complete list of programs and events, view issuu.com/jblmacs/stacks.
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Military Knowledge Class Jan. 5–8 Learn about military life and to maneuver daily challenges 253-967-AFTB
Resiliency Workshop Wednesday, Jan. 7 Learn to manage your superpowers 253-967-3544
JBLM Community Update Wednesday, Jan. 7 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
Financially Fit Jan. 7 & 28 Budget-setting techniques and debt-reduction strategies 253-967-1453
Launching Hope Thursdays, Jan. 8–Feb. 26
A class for parents of teens 253-967-5901
Scream-Free Marriage Thursdays, Jan. 8–Feb. 26
A drop-in class to get tips for better communication in your marriage
253-967-5901
Predeployment workshop Tuesday, Jan. 13 Get the tools to prepare for a deployment 253-967-8430
EFMP Family-friendly movie Saturday, Jan. 17 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Spouses Out on the Town Tuesday, Jan. 20 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
Basic Tax Preparation Monday, Jan. 26 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
Hiring our Heroes Jan. 28–29 Spouse networking event and hiring fair 253-982-WORK
Take every opportunity to further your children’s development and influence them. Don’t take time for granted. Use military resources to get there.
You have the opportunity to directly and positively influence the next generation every single day — your kids! And the most important ingredient is your love.Practice balance and compassion and remember you were once their age. Become the parent you always wanted.
Don’t miss out on these grant opportunities
AFCS has compiled a list of grants avail-
able for JBLM Air Force Families with the
Air Force Aid Society’s Education Program.
Grants are open to dependent chil-
dren of Air Force active duty, Title 10 AF
reserve, Title 32 AGR, retirees, retired AF
reserve and deceased Air Force Service
Members; spouses of AF active duty and
Title 10 AF reserve; and surviving spouses
of deceased Air Force Service Members.
One online application gives access to:
The Gen. Arnold Education Grant
provides need-based grants of at least
$2,000. Students must have a minimum
of 2.0 GPA and be enrolled full time
as an undergraduate. Apply at afas.org/
education-grants by Friday, March 13 for
the 2015-2016 academic year.
The Merit Scholarship awards a mini-
mum of 10 scholarships of $5,000 each.
You must apply for the Arnold Education
Grant and be a first-time college fresh-
man with a verifiable GPA of 4.0. Eligible
applicants will be contacted directly by
AFAS for additional application require-
ments (essay, transcript, etc.) in June.
Through the Supplemental Education
Loan Program, students are able to ap-
ply for interest-free loans up to $1,000.
You must apply for the Arnold Education
Grant and document out-of-pocket edu-
cation expenses. Repayment is by allot-
ment over 10 months. Eligible applicants
will be contacted directly by AFAS in
August with application forms.
For details on these programs and
other ways Air Force Aid Society can
help, call 253-982-2695 or visit afas.org.
We need your input!This is a time of great change in the
military, and we need your feedback to be
our voice!
Every few years, we ask our Service Mem-
bers and Families for input about Army
Community Service programs — called
Armed Forces Community Service at JBLM.
Please take a few minutes to tell us how
we can modify our programs to better
meet the needs of your Family. Complete
the survey at ArmyMWR.com/ACS-survey.
(Disregard the fact that it reads “Army
Community Service” — at JBLM, we’re
requesting feedback from all branches.)
“Like” us at fb.com/JBLMafcs
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Saturday, February 28th11 AM – 2 PM
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Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBY,World War I’s Bravest Dog!
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Military displays
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Teens take over the JBLM librariesThe next Teentastic Takeover at
Grandstaff Library is held Wednesday,
Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. Youth ages 12–17 are
invited for crafts, activities, trivia, snacks
and prizes! The theme this month is
Instagram Canvas Wall Art!
Teens are invited to an after-hours
takeover of McChord Library Thursday,
Jan. 8, 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided in
order to keep the wild masses nourished
while they participate in a wide range of
activities including crafts, games, video
game tournaments, creating displays and
zombie make-up.
Join us for fun with bricksBuilders ages 3 and older are invited to
get creative at McChord Library’s Lego
Club Saturday, Jan. 3 at 10 a.m. All you
need to bring is your imagination and
creativity — bricks are provided.Space is limited — sign up now at
JBLMmwr.com/libraries (click on “Calendar of Events”). The event is held monthly on
the first Saturday of each month.
Get creative at Upcycle Craft NightStop by McChord Library Wednesday,
Jan. 21 to discover how to make beautiful and useful things from recycled materials. You’ll get creative with old magazines and water bottles. This class is for ages 18 and older and is held each month on the third Wednesday. Materials are provided. Visit JBLMmwr.com/libraries and click on
“Calendar of Events” to sign up.
You want to be a Cosplayer?Have you ever wanted to dress up as your
favorite fictional character but didn’t know where to start? Get ready for the spring and
summer conventions with Cosplay 101.
Learn to build a character concept, as-semble the details and suit up Thursday, Jan. 29 at McChord Library at 4:30 p.m.
Be inspired, and go forth into the nerd
world! May the geek be with you!
JBLM ReadsWe’re excited to announce the sched-
ule for next month’s event JBLM Reads!
This series of events is brought to you by
National Geographic and includes:
• Book discussion group of adults.
• Sgt. Stubby Bow-Wow Bonzana Party.
• Sgt. Stubby Book Club for kids.
• PAWS to Read.
• Writing and research with Ann Bausum.
• Knit Your Bit.
• An art contest.
• JBLM Reads finale event.
All event details will be featured in the
February FOCUS. Stay tuned!
Beyond booksFrom teen events and reading programs to book clubs and craft sessions, there’s so much more than books at your libraries. Check it out!
Calling all ‘Novel Navigators’Join us in the McChord Library conference room Wednesday, Jan. 14, 4:30 p.m. to discuss “Brunelleschi’s Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture” by Ross King. Novel Navigators is a book discussion group for adults at JBLM that meets the sec-ond Wednesday of every month. Advanced in-person registration is required at the library, and copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk.
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By Staff Sgt. Jennifer Spradlin, 19th Public Affairs Detachment
he library was dressed for a party:
garland draped along the shoul-
ders of bookshelves, a tall tree with red
and gold ornaments standing guard
in the computer area, seasonal music
playing — quietly, of course –— for the
milling crowd of Service Members and
civilians.
Cheer was in abundance at Grand-
staff Library Holiday Open House
Dec. 10 as people met at the refresh-
ment table and free book area to
celebrate. The open house is one of two
annual events held at JBLM to recog-
nize library patrons and introduce new-
comers to the programs and amenities
available to the community.
“This is about giving back to the
Service Members and civilians who
come to the library. It’s our way of say-
ing thank you and happy holidays,”
says Jane Cherney, a librarian who has
worked at Grandstaff for nine years.
On average, more than 1,000 visitors
pass through the doors of the library on
any given day. With the constant flux
of new Families and Service Members
arriving, there’s always some who don’t
understand all the library provides.
“The library’s role is changing. Ten
years ago we were more focused on
books,” says Cherney. “With the evolu-
tion of electronics, we have branched
more into DVDs for pleasure, audio books
for long-distance commuters and our
computers with Internet access.”
The library has also expanded into
the realm of the electronic book. Cher-
ney said they are happy to help people
learn the new technology for digital
book reading.
Not that the library has gone away
completely from traditional books,
which is good news for Families like the
Sassers. Erica Sasser, a military spouse,
said she and her daughter make weekly
trips to the library for school reading
projects.
“It’s very convenient for us, and it
saves us money, since we don’t have
to purchase the books,” says Sasser. “I
would recommend the library to people
who haven’t stopped by. I just found
out about the Family storytime program
myself, and I’m really excited about it.”
During Family storytime at Book
Patch (located inside Grandstaff), every
Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.,
children read a new book and work on
craft projects. Sasser says it will be a
great way for her Family to make new
friends.
To see firsthand all Grandstaff Library
has to offer, stop by 2109 N. 10th St.
Plus, check out McChord Library at
851 on Lincoln Blvd. The McChord
Field location offers storytime Thurs-
days at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
McChord Library hosted a holiday
open house Dec. 11. For more informa-
tion about what each location has to of-
fer, visit today or go online to JBLMmwr.
com/libraries.
Refreshments, cheer at annual Holiday Open House
event rewindHere’s a look back at recent events at JBLM libraries. Don’t miss a thing — keep up to date on what’s happening — check out the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com/libraries.
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Read books, win prizes, repeatBy Sgt. Ryan Hallock, 19th Public Affairs
Detachment
here are many little ways to
enlarge your child’s world.
Love of books is the best of all.” Jac-
queline Kennedy Onassis, the former
first lady of the United States, would be
pleased to know that JBLM libraries offer
the Winter Reading Program for children
each year. This year’s program ends Mon-
day, Jan. 5.
“The Winter Reading Program encour-
ages children to continue reading during
the winter break, and it gives them some-
thing fun to do,” says Isabel Mora-Shafer, a
prior Air Force Service Member and now a
children’s specialist at Grandstaff Library.
Not only can participants acquire end-
less amounts of knowledge from reading,
but the program also offers a prize of
choice to each participant who reads 15
books. For older readers, the requirement
is to read any chapter book of approxi-
mately 300 pages.
Prizes adorn the library’s wall, waiting
to be plucked, and range from Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles toys to stuffed ani-
mals. But what if you want to read more
than 15 books?
“If they accomplish the first round,
they are more than welcome to complete
it one more time,” says Mora-Shafer of
the program for which 89 participants
have already signed up.
She says Rick Riordan’s “The Blood of
Olympus,” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and the
“Myth-O-Mania” series are among some of
the popular choices participants are checking
out. Many of the books were specifically
ordered based on recommendations, some-
thing at which Mora-Shafer works diligently.
“If there’s something they’re interested
in that I don’t have, I quickly order it for
our collection,” says Mora-Shafer.
For the younger readers, Family Story
Time at the library is an additional way
for the children to complete the 15-book
challenge. “It encourages them to read; it
encourages them to discover new things
that they may be interested in — discover
new authors,” says Mora-Shafer, who also
conducts arts and crafts after reading to
the children. “It broadens their minds; it
encourages them to read for life.”
For more information about programs
at JBLM libraries, call 253-967-5533
(Grandstaff) or 253-982-3454 (McChord)
or visit JBLMmwr.com/libraries.
Sgt. Ryan Hallock, 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Prizes adorn the library’s wall, waiting to be plucked, during the Winter Reading Program at the Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main. Not only can participants acquire endless amounts of knowledge from reading, but the program also offers a prize of choice to each participant who reads 15 books. The annual program ends Monday, Jan. 5 at Book Patch and McChord libraries.
Staff Sgt. Jennifer Spradlin, 19th Public Affairs Detachment
A crowd of civilians and Service Members enjoy the refreshments at the Grandstaff Library Holiday Open House last month. The open house events here and at McChord Library celebrated library patrons and welcomed newcomers to learn about programs and amenities.
Photo on facing page: One of the youngest library patrons enjoys the refreshments at the Grandstaff Library Holiday Open House.
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Bavarian Ice Fest Spend the day in a tra-
ditional Bavarian village sledding, eating
bratwurst and shopping. There are two
Family-fun trips to choose from: Saturday,
Jan. 17 and Sunday, Jan. 18! Close out the
trip in wonder as they transform the town
into a beautiful, lighted display. Meet at
the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s Ad-
ventures Unlimited at 8:15 a.m. ($55; ages
6–11: $25; ages 0–5: $5)
Gold Creek Family snowshoe Gold Creek
Pond is one of the easiest snowshoe hikes
near Snoqualmie Pass. With great views,
this trip is perfect for the entire Fam-
ily. Head out Sunday, Feb. 8. Difficulty:
beginner; distance: 1.5 miles; elevation
gain: 50 feet; time: 2 hours. Minimum
age: 6. Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m. or Mc-
Chord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at
9:15 a.m. ($35; add $25 for dinner and
souvenir cup)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Don’t miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Thursday, Feb. 5! Trip fee
is for transportation and gear; lift tickets
should be purchased at the mountain.
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 6:45 a.m. or McChord
Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 7 a.m.
($45; have your own gear, pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Friday, Jan. 16.
Gear, guide, instruction and transporta-
tion provided. Difficulty: beginner; dis-
tance: 1.5 miles; elevation gain: 50 feet;
time: 2 hours. Minimum age: 12. Meet at
the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 5:30 p.m. or McChord Field’s Ad-
ventures Unlimited at 5:45 p.m. ($40; add
$25 for lunch and souvenir cup)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Saturday, Jan. 31! If you want to ski,
snowboard or snowshoe, you’re in luck.
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 6 a.m. or McChord
Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 6:15 a.m.
(ski/snowboard, includes beginner lift
ticket: $150; snowshoe: $50; transporta-
tion only: $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass with us
Saturday, Jan. 24. This beautiful moun-
tain town ski resort is your getaway from
work. If you’re skiing or snowboarding,
the fee includes gear, a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket. Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
ing. Meet at McChord Field’s Adventures
Unlimited at 5:45 a.m. or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 a.m. (ski/board: $115; transportation
only: $35; snowshoe: $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the eve-
ning of Friday, Jan. 30 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie! Transportation and gear are
provided; go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Thursday, Jan. 29 to
be fitted. Transportation only is $25. Meet
at McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited
at 6:15 p.m. or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 6:30 p.m. ($45)
President’s Day brew and ski trip Spend
President’s Day weekend — Feb. 13–16
— in Oregon! We’ll stop at Portland for
your choice of free time or a ride on the
famous BrewCycle bikes before heading to
Hood River for the night. On the second
and third days, hit the slopes. On the last
day, visit some of Columbia River’s best
wineries as we make our way back to JBLM.
Trip includes lodging, gear, BrewCycle ride,
wine tasting and souvenir cup. Lift tickets
aren’t included but can be purchased at the
mountain. Preregistration required before
Tuesday, Feb. 10. ($675/1 per room; $475
each/double occupancy; $425 each/triple
occupancy; $400 each/4 per room)
Red wine and chocolate tour Calling all
chocolate lovers and wine connoisseurs!
Head to the Olympics for sumptuous
chocolate fare and remarkable red wine.
There are two trip choices — Saturday,
Feb. 14 or Sunday, Feb. 15. Price includes
event admission, a variety of wine
samples and a commemorative glass.
Minimum age: 21 ($80)
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Whether your New Year’s resolutions include trying something new or spending more time as a Family, you can do both with JBLM’s Outdoor Recreation program.
celebrate the new year with outdoor family fun!
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• Level five: the roll.
Upcoming classes are Tuesday, Jan. 20,
Feb. 17 and March 17. Start at any time
and master as many of the levels as
you’d like! Meet at Kimbro Pool inside
McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center at
7:30 p.m. Minimum age: 12 ($25 each;
sign up for five classes and the cost is
$100)
Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market Head to the Emerald City with the Out-
door Recreation program and visit the
Seattle Aquarium and Pike Place Market
Sunday, Jan. 25. The aquarium is filled
with local exhibits and tons of amazing
things to see and touch. Pike Place has
an assortment of unique food and shops.
Cost includes aquarium admission. Meet
at the Northwest Adventure Center at
Lewis North at 9:30 am. ($40; ages 4–12:
$35; ages 0–3: $15)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Travel
across the mountains Sunday, Feb. 8
for a day of skiing at Mission Ridge Ski
Resort. Gear, two-hour lesson and full
mountain lift ticket are included in the
trip price. Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 a.m. or
McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at
5:15 a.m. (ski/board: $115; transportation
only: $50; prefer to snowshoe: $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun, action,
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains! Join
us Sunday, Feb. 1. Snowmobile, helmet,
boots, gloves and snowsuit are provided.
Dress in layers. Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m.
or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited
at 8:15 a.m. Minimum age to drive: 16
($165; adult passengers: $125; passengers
15 and younger: $75; add $25 for lunch
and souvenir cup)
Snowshoe Paradise Discover the beauty
of Mount Rainier on snowshoeing trails
that offer something for everybody
Sunday, Jan. 25. We’ll travel along Mount
Rainier’s Glacier Vista Trail while explor-
ing the best route up to Panorama Point.
Difficulty: moderate-to-difficult; time:
three hours; distance: 3 miles. Meet
at the Northwest Adventure Center at
Lewis North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s
Adventures Unlimited at 8:15 a.m. Mini-
mum age: 12 ($45; add $25 for lunch and
a souvenir cup)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
ton’s best tubing hills for a ton of fun!
There are lots of trips this winter — such
as Sundays, Jan. 18 and Feb. 1 and 15,
plus Saturdays, Jan. 24 and Feb. 7. Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride!
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 a.m. or McChord
Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 9:15 a.m.
($35; ages 6–12: $25; ages 0–5: $5)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip beginning Saturday,
Feb. 7. You’ll learn the basics of trip prep-
aration, winter travel, shelter construc-
tion, winter survival basics, backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping.
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednesday,
Feb. 4 from 5–6 p.m. Trip fee includes
winter camping class, group gear (not
including sleeping bag), camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day).
Minimum age: 18 ($85)
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The Outdoor Recreation program and Pet Brigade have partnered to offer adventure seekers special rates!
With special hours and rates, you have a place for Fido while you’re skiing, snowboarding or sightseeing with JBLM adventure guides.
If you register for an upcoming trip, call Pet Brigade at 253-912-4898 for ad-ditional information.
11th Annual Trees for Troops showcases holiday spirit
More than 30 Soldiers from 1st Battal-
ion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th
Fires Brigade teamed up to unload the
first 100 trees donated by the Christmas
SPIRIT Foundation at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center last month. Three Ser-
vice Members representing the diverse
ranks had the honor of receiving a tree
right after the FedEx delivery. Another
630 trees were delivered soon after to
ensure as many troops, E-5 and below,
could take advantage of the donation.
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Friday, Jan. 16 $40 Minimum age: 12
Bavarian Ice Fest Saturday, Jan. 17 $55 Ages 6–11: $25; ages 0–5: $5
Bavarian Ice Fest Sunday, Jan. 18 $55 Ages 6–11: $25; ages 0–5: $5
Snow tubing Sunday, Jan. 18 $35 Ages 6–12: $25; ages 0–5: $5
Sea kayaking skills class Tuesday, Jan. 20 $25 Sign up for five in advance: $100
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday, Jan. 24 $115 See description for additional prices
Snow tubing Saturday, Jan. 24 $35 Ages 6–12: $25; ages 0–5: $5
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday, Jan. 25 $45 Minimum age: 12
Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market Sunday, Jan. 25 $40 Ages 4–12: $35; ages 0–3: $15
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday, Jan. 30 $45 Transportation only: $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday, Jan. 31 $150 See description for additional prices
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday, Feb. 1 $165 See description for details; age to drive: 16
Snow tubing Sunday, Feb. 1 $35 Ages 6–12: $25; ages 0–5: $5
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Thursday, Feb. 5 $45 Transportation only: $25
Snow tubing Saturday, Feb. 7 $35 Ages 6–12: $25; ages 0–5: $5
Winter survival camping trip Saturday, Feb. 7 $85 Minimum age: 18
Gold Creek Family snowshoe Sunday, Feb. 8 $35 Minimum age: 6
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday, Feb. 8 $115 See description for additional prices
President’s Day brew and ski trip Feb. 13–16 $400+ See description for additional prices
Red wine and chocolate tour Saturday, Feb. 14 $80 Minimum age: 18
Red wine and chocolate tour Sunday, Feb. 15 $80 Minimum age: 18
Snow tubing Sunday, Feb. 15 $35 Ages 6–12: $25; ages 0–5: $5
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule are subject to change without notice. Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated. Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistration.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration. Group rates and private trips are available; call for details. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area. For more information, call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwr.com.
Trip with NAC expert guides
Photos by Staff Sgt. Micah VanDyke, 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Spc. Christopher Lewis, a gunner assigned to the 54th Military Police Company, 504th MP Battalion, 42nd MP Brigade, picks out a Christmas tree with his wife Hatherly and son Layton.
Photo below: Sgt. Henry Hardin, a team leader with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, picks out a Christmas tree with his wife Shawntay and two daughters, Khloe (left) and Payton (center).
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Welcome with a resolution you can keep!
Feelin’ good
By Arianne McConchie RD, RDN, Health Educator
at JBLM’s Armed Forces Wellness Center
he holiday season is meant to be
a time of fun and joyfulness, but it
can quickly become a time of stress and
unhealthy behavior.
Wellness and optimal health isn’t
achieved by just eating well one day or
getting one good night of sleep. It’s ac-
complished by eating nutritionally dense
foods, reducing stress, getting quality
sleep and incorporating physical activity
most of the time.
By following the simple tips below, you
can start the year off right, welcoming
wellness into your everyday routine.
Nutrition• Eat early, then eat often. Eat breakfast
within the first hour of waking to help
wake up your metabolism. Then eat
every 3–4 hours to maintain good blood
sugar control and keep hunger at bay.
When we go longer than 4–5 hours
without eating, we tend to make poor
dietary choices in the hopes to satiate our
hunger. Be sure to incorporate healthy
snacks to combat the urge to hit up the
vending machine or order fast food.
• Moderation. Balance the good with
the bad. You don’t need to write off
Christmas cookies or pass on the pecan
pie, but enjoy these foods in modera-
tion. Practice the 80/20 rule. If you eat
healthy, nutritious foods 80 percent of
the time, there should be space in your
diet to allow for discretionary foods
10–20 percent of the time. Remember
alcohol is a discretionary food that is very calorie dense, especially when served as a mixed drink. Try to limit your alcohol consumption by drinking water or a low-calorie drink between alcoholic drinks. The less you drink, the better you’ll feel the next day!
• Practice the plate method of eating.The plate method provides us a guideline to eat nutritiously at all meals and snacks. Think about filling half of your 6–7 inch plate with fruits and vegetables, a quarter with whole grains or starchy vegetables and a quarter with lean protein. In-clude a serving of dairy or other calci-um-rich food. You can use this method at your holiday meal or work banquets to keep your calorie intake in check while maintaining a balanced plate.
• Focus on weight maintenance. Tryingto achieve weight loss during the holi-days may seem like you’re fighting a losing battle. Instead, try to focus your attention on weight maintenance to prevent weight gain during the holidays. Tracking food intake on apps or websites can be helpful in tracking calories-in verses calories-out. Also, you can visit the Armed Forces Wellness Center at Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center to learn how many calories you should
be eating to maintain your weight. In addition to testing your resting metabol-ic rate, the AFWC also teaches a nutri-
tion class, “Up Your Metabolism.”
Stress• Make a checklist. Checklists help us
prioritize our time, getting things
Become a healthier version of yourself. With JBLM fitness centers and the Armed Forces Wellness Center, you can do it!
‘All That Glitters’: the 9th annual JBLM Aerobathon
Saturday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m.–noon Soldiers Field HouseJoin us for the 9th annual JBLM
Aerobathon as we ring in the New Year with “All That Glitters.” The event is Saturday, Jan. 10 at Soldiers Field House from 9 a.m.–noon.
Here’s your chance to show us what you’ve got — decorate your workout clothes with as much or as little bling as you like for a chance to win a prize (the top three outfits will win!).
It’s a bright, shiny New Year, so have fun and celebrate! The aerobathon is open to everyone ages 13 and older, so invite your Family and friends to come experience the fun with you. (Ages 13–15 must be accompanied by a parent.)
This year, instructors from Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center will take the spot-light as they lead you through a fun-filled, three-hour program that includes Zumba, cardio kickboxing, Insanity and PiYO.
Door prizes and refreshments are included, so get fit, stay cool and have fun. Register for $10 by Friday, Jan. 2 to guarantee an event T-shirt. Go online to JBLMmwrRegistration.com.
Soldiers Field House is located at 3236 Handrich (at 2nd Division), Lewis Main. For details, call 253-967-4768.
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done in an orderly fashion. Start your holiday checklist early to give yourself plenty of time to get everything done without feeling stressed or anxious.
• Practice getting into a coherent state.Practice stress management techniques on your own or visit the AFWC’s bio-feedback lab. During a biofeedback ap-pointment, you’ll sit in a massage chair while monitoring your heart rate vari-ance. Your HRV is a good indicator as to how anxious or calm (coherent) you are. The staff will walk you through several stress-management techniques to reduce your stress levels and bring you in to a better coherent state.
• Create realistic expectations. Youmay feel that you can do it all. You may even try. You may want to bake 12 batches of different cookies, make the holiday meal by yourself, wrap every single gift, write holiday cards and attend (or host!) socials while working full-time and chauffeuring three kids to after-school programs. Although these expectations may seem feasible, they may not be realistic. Outsource where you can. Ask holiday guests to bring a dish to pass, use the stores that gift wrap, have your Family help you make holiday cards and only attend the social
functions that fit into your schedule.
Sleep• Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep a night.
Sleep is the No. 1 biological process that
the brain requires to maintain optimal
performance. Adequate sleep requires
time and, unfortunately, sleep is typi-
Become a healthier version of yourself. With JBLM fitness centers and the Armed Forces Wellness Center, you can do it!
cally the first item sacrificed in a time
crunch. During sleep, vital body func-
tions occur, which include hormone
control (appetite/hunger, growth and
stress hormones) and immune function.
• Practice good sleep hygiene. Limit
blue screen time before bed, such as TV,
Kindle, computer or cell phone time.
Avoid drinking caffeine or alcohol
before bed and allow time to unwind in
the evening before going to sleep.
• Take naps. Power naps can be helpful
to recharge our battery if they are less
than 45 minutes in length.
• Attend a sleep class. The AFWC offers
a class that focuses on methods to im-
prove the quality and quantity of sleep.
Physical Activity• Aim for 30–60 minutes of physical
activity on most days. The American
College of Sports Medicine recom-
mends that Americans get at least 30
minutes of physical activity most days
a week for good health. If your goal is
weight maintenance or weight loss, 60–
90 minutes most days is recommended.
Aim for a combination of cardiovascu-
lar exercise as well as strength training
for optimal health benefits.
• Make it fun. If you embark on a fitness
program that includes activities you
don’t enjoy or find too difficult, you’re
most likely going to give up. Start slow
and increase intensity and time by a few
minutes each week. Try new activities
until you find something that you like
— Zumba, group fitness, recreational
sports or workout videos you can do at
home. Find a workout buddy. This will
help hold you accountable for the days
you are feeling less than motivated.
• Create goals. It’s easy to let our fitness
wane during the holidays. Go into the
holiday season with realistic goals. You
may not have time to work out every
day, so make a goal to work out at least
every other day. If you’re strapped
for time, maybe you can fit in three
10-minute walks during the day (which
is just as effective as walking for 30
consecutive minutes).
Following these simple steps during the
next few months will help you stay on track
for optimal health and wellness as we start
the New Year.
For more wellness tips or to schedule an
appointment, call the Armed Forces Wellness
Center at 253-966-3757.
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By Staff Sgt. Micah VanDyke, 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Service Members and their Families
braved the cold water of American Lake
as they took the plunge for the first JBLM
Polar Skip & Dip 5k and 2k Fun Run or
Walk at Shoreline Park Dec. 13.
Family and MWR hosted the 5k and
2k run for more than 250 participants,
nearly 40 of whom took the plunge into
the cold water.
“With this run, the main focus is to
bring something different to the Families
of JBLM. We want to spice it up; we don’t
want to just run,” says Stephanie Parr,
the recreation assistant in the intramural
sports office. “We want to make sure that
each event has its own feature, which in
this event will be the dip. In between all
of our usual fun runs, the best thing to
do is to offer something different, excit-
Get a strike in intramural bowling Intramural bowling leagues are form-ing soon. Get all the details on how to get involved at the Tuesday, Jan. 27 representative meeting held at Bowl Arena Lanes at 1 p.m. League play runs Feb. 9–May 15. For additional informa-tion, call the Intramural Sports Office at 253-967-4768.
Get fit with boot camp class The popular boot camp program you love is now a permanent part of the aerobics schedule! The class is Monday/Wednesday/ Friday, 8:30–10 a.m. Paperwork is no lon-ger required, but please consider physical limitations and health issues before tak-ing the class. Up-to-date listings: fb.com/JBLMAerobicsAndFitness.
Register now for the 2015 JBLM Swim Meet Join the individual and team competition at Soldiers Field House Pool Wednesday, Jan. 21, 5 p.m. Choose from 14 events. Register at JBLMmwr.com/intramural. There’s a rep meeting Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1 p.m. at Soldiers Field House Pool. Must be 18+ to enter Details: 253-967-4768
Feelin’ good
ing and new like this race here.”
Col. Charles H. Hodges, JBLM command-
er, who brought the first-ever zombie 5k
run to the base last November, was pleased
to see another unique activity offered.
“This is a new concept and we always
want to be fresh in our ideas. This is a
chance for people to come out and do
something a little bit different than what
they’ve done before,” says Hodges. “JBLM
is known for innovation and having a
great imagination. It’s good we can em-
brace that mindset throughout the entire
community.”
Several Families ran together and some
children were experienced enough to
run the 2k by themselves. Seven-year-old
Kayla Conriquez runs weekly with her
mother, Amanda Bennett, and she ran
the JBLM Zombie Apocalypse 5k run by
herself. So naturally she ran the 2k solo.
Conriquez said the race was fun and
plans to do several races next year after
completing three this year.
Two brothers, Ari and Eli Vitor, ages 12
and 8, ran the race together and braved the
freezing water to complete every event.
“I found it fun even though it’s cold. I
don’t regret going in the cold water,” says
older brother Ari.
“I liked the water part a lot and wasn’t
scared to go in,” says Eli with a shivering
smile.
Despite the race calendar becoming
extremely full for the 2015 race season,
we’re always looking for new possibilities
to add variety, explains Parr.
“There’s another race in the works for
next summer, but I can’t give any infor-
mation about that one,” she hints. “We
want to surprise JBLM with that race. It’s
going to be great.”
For this year’s race calendar, visit
JBLMmwr.com/races.
JBLM Families jump into the first Polar Skip & Dip Race
Staff Sgt. Micah VanDyke, 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Nearly 40 participants of the first-ever Polar Skip & Dip Race took the bone-chilling plunge into American Lake at the end of the race. More than 250 people participated.
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