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  FIRST ROUNDFIRST ROUND

WEEKLY UPDATEWEEKLY UPDATENOVEMBER 18 – DECEMBER 1, 2011NOVEMBER 18 – DECEMBER 1, 2011 

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES

1. SAVE THE DATE! THE NEXT THUNDERBOLT READINESS BOOTCAMP, JAN. 23, North Fort Chapel. Day and Evening classes to choosefrom, OR CHOOSE BOTH. Soldiers and Family welcome! Entertaining,interesting, and timely classes available to help keep our Familiesresilient. Details and registration instructions will be available soon.

2. Photocopying of Military Identification Cards. Recent incidentsregarding the photocopying of military identification cards, bycommercial establishments to verify military affiliation, have beenreported.  Personnel are reminded that the photocopying of USGovernment Identification is a violation of Title 18, US Code Part I,Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by both fine and/orimprisonment. Many military members, family members and DoDemployees are unaware of this law. NOTE: This does not apply tomedical establishments who are allowed take a copy for the purpose of filing insurance claims; and other government agencies in theperformance of official government business.  FPO Comment:Criminal elements and terrorist organizations place U.S. government identifications as a high value logistical element when planning actsagainst the U.S. military.  There are no safeguards in place to ensure agovernment identification card won’t be counterfeited or “cloned” based on a photocopy by a commercial establishment. It isrecommended that military/DoD personnel provide a state driverslicense or other form of photo identification to be photocopied if anestablishment insists on a photocopy of the traveler’s identification.(Reserve Affairs Office of SECDEF)

3. GET A FREE 16-POINT INSPECTION AND OIL CHANGE Is yourspouse deployed and you’re wondering when to get an oil change, lubeor fluid refill on your vehicle? Make an appointment with the McChordField Auto Center for a free 16-point inspection. All you need is a copyof your spouses’ orders when you arrive for your appointment. For afree oil change, make an appointment with the Lewis Main Auto Center. You’ll need to provide your own oil and oil filter. For your freeinspection, call 253-982-7226 to make an appointment Wednesday

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through Saturday. For a free oil change, call 253-967-3728 for anappointment Wednesday through Sunday. Bring in your new windshieldwiper blades and we’ll install them for FREE during November.

4. Buy any holiday beverage from your EXCHANGE STARBUCKS and

receive one of equal or lesser value FREE, 2-5 pm, now through 20Nov 11.

5. MILITARY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP-www.msepjobs.com

6. RENT MCCHORD THEATER FOR PARTIES Looking for a fun andunique place to hold a birthday party or a unit function? Rent theMcChord Field Movie Theater! Entertain your guests with a DVD fromthe theater list, decorate the lobby and bring in your own food andcake. For an additional fee, guests can pick up popcorn and soda from

the concession stand. For more information or to schedule a party, callthe McChord Community Center at 253-982-0718/0719.

7. Last Day for Soldier Show 2012 Nominations Sunday, Nov 20,2011. Reminder: The last day you can nominate a performer ortechnician for the 2012 U.S. Army Soldier Show is Dec. 31. Call 253-967-5636 for more information.

8. "Spot the Spot"? Come to McChord Library (bldg. 851 Lincoln Blvd.,ground floor, McChord Field) anytime in November and see if you canname where the pictures were taken. Whoever gets the most right

wins a prize. Call 253-982-3454 for details.

9. Feats of strength Enter the 2011 JBLM Arm Wrestling ChampionshipDec. 3 at Soldiers Field House. Entry deadline is Nov. 21. Admission isfree for the 11 a.m. start time. Competitors must be active dutyservice members, Family members, Reserve, National Guard, retireesor DOD civilians associated with JBLM. The contest complies with theofficial rules and regulations. Awards will be given to first, second andthird place in men’s and women’s weight classes. Turn in entries toMcVeigh Sports & Fitness Center, Building 2160, front desk. Call 967-5869 for details.

10. National Family Week is Nov. 21-25. The Teen Zone's Keystone Clubis running a Toy and Food Drive and a baby blanket/formula drive. Dropoff donated items at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main today! Bins are byParent Central in Bldg. 2295. Donation deadline: Nov. 21. The highschool youth will take a field trip to donate the items to families andmothers in need around the community.

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11. THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS “SEAGALS” AND THE EXCHANGE ARELOOKING FOR THE FIRST 200 CHILDREN AGES 5-16 TOPERFORM WITH THE SEATTLE SEA GALS CHEERLEADERSDURING THEIR HOLIDAY VARIETY SHOW , Saturday, Dec. 3, ayearly tradition at JBLM. If you would like to have your child participate,

fill out the form attached, and email it back to Roldanm@aafes.com orturn in at the manager’s office, next to the bank, at the rear of themain exchange. Please read the attached form for more information.

12. CELEBRATE MILITARY FAMILY MONTH You’re invited to specialevents in honor and appreciation of military Families at JBLM. Join usfor cookie socials at the McChord Field Exchange Monday, Nov. 28,1–2 p.m., Teen Zone at Lewis Main Tuesday, Nov. 29, 3–4 p.m. andWaller Hall at Lewis Main Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1–2 p.m.Get in the holiday spirit at the tree lighting reception, Wednesday,Dec. 7, 5–6 p.m. at AFC Arena. The winners of the Family Treasure

Hunt will be announced!

13. Spouse trip to America’s Largest Christmas Bazaar, Friday,Dec. 2. The trip leaves the Family Resource Centerat Lewis Main at 7:30 a.m. and will return at 6 p.m. Beginning Friday,Nov. 18, call 253-967-9496 to reserve your spot. Childcare may beavailable; call 253-966-CYSS for reservations.

14. NOVEMBER SPECIALS AT YOUR ARTS & CRAFTS CENTERS:Two-for-one framing class: Bring a friend along to learn how to matand frame and pay for only one student.

Rosewood Pen and Pencil Box Special: Have box laser engravedand get the pen and pencil engraved for free. The special is good Nov.1–5 at McChord Arts & Crafts only.Christmas Stocking Special: Bring in two Christmas stockings andget a name embroidered on each one for $10, Nov. 8–12 only.Vinyl Sticker Savings: Buy a small C-17 or Air Force Logo for $10 atMcChord Arts & Crafts. Compared with off-base craft stores, you’ll findthat we have more knowledgeable, experienced staff, a variety of services all in one place — and you never pay tax.

15. HEROES AT HOME II: JBLM has an exciting new program for all

active duty military spouses assigned to JBLM after 2005. To beeligible the spouse must be dislocated from a job or underemployed. They provide tuition assistance, funding for books or childcare, careercounseling, educational planning, resume building, interviewpreparation, job placement. To take advantage of this wonderfulopportunity call 253-966-7366 or 360-570-4271 or visit the StoneEducation Center on Lewis Main. For information visit

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www.heroesathome2.com . THEY NEED MORE SPOUSES FORTUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS!!!

16. 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.

17. GOOGLE OFFERS FREE CALLS- Google announced that it is making itfree for all uniformed military personnel with a valid U.S. military emailaddress, such as a .mil address, to call the United States, right fromGmail. The free calls will be available through at least the rest of 2011. For more information and to begin making free calls, visit theGoogle website at: http://www.google.com.

18. OPERATION THANKSGIVING EAGLE- Operation Thanksgiving Eagle

is author Debbie Fink’s effort to thank military children for their dailysacrifices by providing free copies of her children’s activity bookentitled “It’s a Family Thanksgiving! A Celebration of an American Tradition for Children and Their Families”. Operation ThanksgivingEagle books are free of charge. You can request books by completingthe request form on the AUSA Family Programs website at:http://www.ausa.org

19. MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS (MFLCs) are licensedprofessionals who provide situational, problem-solving consultationsanonymously and confidentially. No written records are kept, and it

is free to military and Family members. Sue Dickson, the 17th

FiresBrigade MFLC, has an office inside the brigade’s new building onNorth Fort, Room 235. Phone: 253-363-6974 or 253-495-8425. Inaddition, two consultants work with Child, Youth and School Servicesand can be reached at (253) 677-3883.

20. FANTASY LIGHTS WALK SNEAK PREVIEW, Spanaway Park,Spanaway, Sunday, November 20, 2011, 5:00-7:00 p.m. FantasyLights Walk takes you through 2.5 miles of animated displays. Walkersof all ages and abilities (including wheelchairs and strollers) are invitedto take a sneak preview walk through Fantasy Lights on one night only,

Sunday, November 20, 2011. This is your only chance to WALK throughFantasy Lights. Start and finish the 2.5 miles at Sprinker RecreationCenter. Walkers may start any time between 5:00-7:00 p.m. afterchecking in. Walkers should park and meet in Sprinker's parking lot,located at 14824 South 'C' Street in Spanaway, and then proceed asdirected into Spanaway Park. Complete the Pre-registration Form thatmust be received by November 16. Fantasy Walk Registration Form Pre-Registration fee: $3 per person, $9 per Family of four, children

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ages 3 and under are free. Day of Event: $4 per person or $12 perfamily of four. Children ages 3 and under are free.http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/parks/flights-walk.htm 

21.VOLUNTEER FOR ―QUILTS FOR KIDS‖ to make comfort quilts for

children having difficulties with parents’ deployments. THURSDAYS,4:30–6:30PM Grandstaff Library Bldg. 2109, 10th & Pendleton. Formore information, call 253-966-1320 or emaillewisdmwrflls@conus.army.mil.

22. SPECIAL CRAFTS AND THANKSGIVING STORIES Visit Book Patchevery Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for story time fun. Stop by a Thanksgiving story time event Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 10:30 a.m. BookPatch is hosting a preschool storytime at the Raindrops and RainbowsParent and Child Play Center at Lewis North, Thursday, Nov. 17 at 9:45a.m. The McChord Field Library hosts weekly story times. Stop by

 Thursdays (Closed federal holidays) at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for stories,crafts and fun.

23. DRESS YOUR BABIES CUTE FOR A CAUSE!Huggies has created a camouflage diaper that will bedistributed exclusively in Walmart stores across thecountry. Operation Homefront will get one diaper forevery box of Huggies sold. In addition, Walmart has joined in the excitement and launched a postcardcampaign and Operation Homefront will receive one diaper for everypostcard sent during the campaign. Together, with Huggies and

Walmart, we can donate up to 500,000 diapers to help militaryFamilies. The campaign runs now through December 31, 2011 or untilour goal of 500,000 free diapers for military Families has been reached

24. Online photo contest- All ages are invited to submit photos of youroriginal 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. Eachparticipant can submit up to three entries per category. Pick up yourentry forms and rules at the McChord Arts & Crafts Center, Building

1121, Barnes Boulevard at McChord Field. Entries must be submittedno later than Dec. 27. For details, call 982-6726.

25. GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT- Walk away from tobacco for a dayon 17 November for the Great American Smokeout. www.ucanquit2.org 

26. HOLIDAY MAILING DATES- Deadlines to ensure arrival by Dec. 25are Nov. 12 for parcel post mail; Nov. 26 for space-available mail; Dec.

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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 andmail going to Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Ms. Faye Slater, the DeputyDirector of the Military Postal Service Agency.

27. 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 moreinformation please visit their website athttp://www.wearblueruntoremember.org/

COMMUNITY EVENTS

1. 2011 HIRE AMERICA JOBS FAIR, Tues. Nov. 22, 10

am-3 pm, ShoWare Center, 625 West James St., Kent. There is no cost to attend. Free parking. Attendees to the jobs fair donot need to register in advance. Sponsored by Congressmen DaveReichert and Adam Smith. Bring plenty of resumes. Be prepared tomeet directly with employers.

2.  The Lewis Community Spouse's Club (LCSC) will be hosting the"HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES" on Saturday, Dec. 3, 4 to 8 pm andSunday, Dec. 4, 1 to 5 pm. This is a great opportunity to tourthrough the homes of Broadmoor in a time honored tradition thatextends at most military installations across the globe. See traditional

holiday decorations as well as individual family traditions as you strollthrough these historic military homes. The tour will start at the LewisCommunity Spouse's Club cottage located at Bldg 4201 at the cornerof Lewis Drive, West Way and Pendleton. Tickets are $10 in advanceand $12 at the door. Children ages 4 and under are free. No strollers,backpacks, cameras, or video equipment are allowed in the homes. Tickets are available at the Lewis Community Spouse's Club Boutique,located at the cottage on Tuesday thru Thursday, 10:00 am to 2:00pm, as well as from any LSCS board member. For questions or moreinformation about the tour or where to purchase tickets please contact,Debra Vernon, ldvernon@cox.net, 520- 220-9996 or Anne Tucker,

fundraising@jblm.lcsc.org. You can also check out our website atwww.jblmlcsc.org for more information.

3. 2011 JBLM ARM WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP Dec. 3 at SoldiersField House. Entry deadline is Nov. 21. Admission is free for the 11a.m. start time. Competitors must be active duty service members,Family members, Reserve, National Guard, retirees or DOD civiliansassociated with JBLM. The contest complies with the official rules and

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regulations. Awards will be given to first, second and third place inmen’s and women’s weight classes. Turn in entries to McVeigh Sports& Fitness Center, Building 2160, front desk. Call 967-5869 for details.

4. MCCHORD HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR Find that perfect handmade

gift from local crafters and artists at the McChord Community Center’sHoliday Bazaar, Thursday, Dec. 1 in the McChord Club & CommunityCenter, Bldg. 700. The bazaar lasts from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you’d liketo sell your homemade items at the bazaar, call 253-982-0718/0719 fordetails.

5. FEAST ON THANKSGIVING DINNER AT MCCHORD CLUB Forgetabout the stress and mess of a large Thanksgiving dinner at home. TheMcChord Club welcomes you, your Family and your friends to theannual Thanksgiving buffet Thursday, Nov. 24. Feast on traditionalfixings, including dessert, throughout the early afternoon.

Reservations are required; they’re being taken on the hour from 11a.m.–2 p.m.; call 253-982-5581. The cost is $18.95 for adults; $17.95for ages 62 and older; $9.95 for ages 6–10; and $4.50 for ages 5 andyounger. Club members receive a $2 discount per meal and theirchildren ages 5 and younger get in free.

6. SANTA’S REINDEER DASH Saturday, Dec. 10. There are threedistances: 10K, 5K and 2K. Grab your festive holiday racing duds andsprint to the finish line! The first 300 runners registered and paid byNov. 29 are guaranteed race shirts. Sign up at JBLMmwr.com

7. ENJOY HOLIDAY BOWLING SAVINGS We know the morning after Thanksgiving, you’re up and out the door early to hit the sales. Butafter you’re back and rested, come over to Sounders Lanes for a day of savings and fun! From 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, choose whichway you want to save: Bowl for only $6.95 per hour per lane, or buy a$1.75 game plus $1.75 shoe rental. Sounders Lanes is in Bldg. 737, Jackson Blvd. at McChord Field.

8. POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE Nov. 26, 4-9 PM. $30 per adult/$20per child. Kids and adults get a nighttime ride to the North Pole to meet

Santa, with plenty of singing, cocoa, and other events along the ride.Van departs McChord Communty Center parking lot at 4 PM. Sign up nolater than Nov. 18. Seats are limited! Call 253-982-0718 or visit JBLMmwr.com and click on WebTrac.

9. THUNDER ALLEY makes Friday night fun Sounders Lanes onMcChord Field features Thunder Alley with black lights and music from

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8–midnight every Friday. Just $9.95 a bowler gets you up to threehours of bowling. To reserve your lane, call 253-982-5954.

10. BOWL on Mondays at Bowl Arena Lanes (Lewis Main) and Wednesdaysat 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 $1.50each, such as fries, pizza, soda and drafts. Pitchers cost only $6.50.Additionally, at Bowl Arena Lanes, seniors and retirees pay only 75¢ agame on Mondays.

11. COACH A YOUTH TEAM TO VICTORY  The Youth Sports Office isalways looking for volunteers interested in coaching a variety of youthsports teams. Share your love of the game, experience, and skills with JBLM youth-athletes. For more information, call the Youth Sports Office,967-2405.

12. JOIN THE LEWIS COMMUNITY SPOUSES CLUB- Want to meet newpeople, or get involved more? Join the Lewis Community Spouse’sClub. This organization is open to ALL ranks and holds monthlyluncheons and events. Visit their website for the events calendar, andmore information. You can join the club right online!http://jblmlcsc.org/

13. Turkey Trot 10K Run & 5K Walk , Saturday, 19 November 2011.Help us welcome in the holiday season. Come and participate bywalking, 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 havingguarantee for shirt and access pass.

14. DEPLOYED FAMILIES are invited to attend a monthly dinner isoffered at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel the second Tuesday of eachmonth from 5:30-8:30 pm. The main dish is provided and attendingfamilies are asked to bring a dish to share. Please confirm yourattendance to Carolyn Clanton, deployedfamiliesjblm@yahoo.com

15. PWOC- Protestant Women of the Chapel is a relaxing atmospherewhere 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 atthe North Fort Chapel, and meetings will now be held on Tuesdays from9-11:30. Follow PWOC on Facebook athttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Ft-Lewis-PWOC/135297726511941 forall the latest information regarding their program. They also have a

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night bible study that will meet on Wednesdays from6:30 to 8:00 pm at the North Fort Chapel. FREEonsite childcare available to children registered with CYSS.

16. Newcomer's Orientation: Last Tuesday of the month 0830 – 1430

NOV 29Newcomers' orientation is for all new arrivals to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Registration required at the ACS RelocationProgram office, Bldg 2140 Waller Hall. Event includes complimentarylunch, windshield tour of JBLM, static displays of on and off postvendors, 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. Practicesstart: Dec. 1. Season ends: Feb. 12. Register for sports at CYSS ParentCentral (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295, 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChordField: #100 Welcome Ctr.). For more information call: 253-967-CYSS.

2. HOLIDAY FEST, Free fun for all ages! Teen Zone, Dec. 10, 2-5 PM.Warm up with free hot cocoa or apple cider and have fun decoratingcookies, making snowmen crafts, games, prizes, or snowflake making.

3. SPECIAL CRAFTS AND THANKSGIVING STORIES Visit Book Patchevery Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for story time fun. Stop by for a

 Thanksgiving story time event Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 10:30 a.m. TheMcChord Field Library hosts weekly story times. Stop by Thursdays(Closed federal holidays) at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for stories, crafts andfun.

4. CYSS START SMART CAMP REGISTRATION Nov 1-Dec. 19, 2011.Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. Cost: $20. Camp dates: Dec. 20 - 22. Times: 10 - 11:30a.m. Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main:#2295, 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.) Formore information call: 253-967-CYSS.

5. 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: #229512th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.) For moreinformation call: 253-967-CYSS.

6. CYSS FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP REGISTRATION Nov. 1-Dec. 19.Ages: 5 - 15 yrs. Cost: $25. Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central

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(JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295, 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100Welcome Ctr.) For more information call: 253-967-CYSS.

7. Temporary home to Jensen Family Health & Fitness CenterChild Care.  Take advantage of free onsite child care while working

out at Wilson Fitness Center. Childcare for ages six weeks through 12years, care is available on a first-come, first-served basis andappropriate activities and supervision are provided by CYS Services.For registration requirements and information on what you need toprovide for your children while participating in this program, call 253-967-1254. 

8. ADVENTURE CAMPS: Over 1700 military teens (14–18 years old) willhave an opportunity to participate (at little to no cost) in adventurecamps scheduled through April, 2012.http://militaryfamilies.extension.org/military-teen-adventure-camps 

9. Escape Zone hour- The Escape Zone at McChord Field is extendingits hours to Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. The Escape Zoneoffers a place to parents and their children 5 and younger to learn andplay together. The Escape Zone is in Building 841 on Fairway Road. Forinformation, call 982-8590/2695.

10. Play morning: 10:00am – 11:30am, At Raindrops and Rainbows,Bldg. 8197, JBLM-Lewis North, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bring yourchildren 6 yrs. and under to play, and meet other JBLM Lewis-McChordmoms and dads. For more information call 253-967-7409. Playmorning at Escape Zone McChord every Thursday at 10:00 a.m

11. Baby Play Group is restarting at the Escape Zone McChord! Thisdrop- in group for babies newborn up to age 1 offers bondingactivities, age appropriate toys and opportunity for parents to learnabout infant development. Thursdays from 1-2:30 pm. If moreinformation is needed, call Janet Roller at 360-628-1229, or just comeon by and have fun!

12. BABYSITTER WEBSITE- Through a partnership with DOD,sittercity.com offers a free membership for military personnel. Thissite 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.

13. YOUTH RESILENCY ACADEMY - Youth Resiliency Academy isdesigned to create a network of informed teens who are

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better prepared and motivated to respond more positively to adversityand successfully overcome the challenges faced by today's militaryFamily. Courses included in the Academy include: "Bullying, Peerpressure", "Teen Communications", "Dating and Abuse don't gotogether", 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 registercall 253-967-9977. The next academy will be held November 19, 2011.

14. Children's Museum Play Pass The Play Pass program is your ticketto the Children's Museum of Tacoma and a whole new world of learning! Contact the Grandstaff Library (253-967-5889) or theMcChord Library (253-982-3454) for information.

15. SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers instruction in the Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills. Inspiring classes–ranging

from computers, SAT Prep, science, art, dance, gymnastics, boxing,karate, theater, fencing and piano, the SKIESUnlimited Youth Academyis always adding classes–let your children explore new skills, cultivatepersonal interests, establish connections and bolster collegeapplications. For registration information, call 253-966-CYSS (2977).Sign up on Webtrac for the next session!

16.Teens ages 13–15 are invited to get fit for free at a JBLM sports andfitness center. Available at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at LewisNorth, teens will work out under the supervision of a CYS Servicesyouth trainer. An initial evaluation is required, and a parent/guardian

must be present. Teens must be registered with CYS Services toparticipate. Work out Monday through Friday 3–7 p.m. and Saturday 10a.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 youcan enjoy and volunteer for to get out into your community. The thing

you may not know is that BOSS is YOUR program. SOLDIERS AND

SOLDIER’S IDEAS ARE THE PROGRAM! You can improve the program by just bringing your thoughts to the table. BOSS is not another programthat is trying to come up with ideas on its own. They want to know whatyou 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

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events are going on. You could also have the chance to receive freetickets or other cool stuff.

1. SANTA VISITS from BOSS. Don’t try to get the First Sergeant to

dress up as Santa! Every year BOSS raises money by providing Santaand a team of elves to entertain at unit events, your unit ball, or if you just want to have a visit from Santa and his elves. Visits will be Dec. 1-23. 

2. BOSS SHOPPING TRIP Dec. 3. Finish off your holiday shopping atWest Lake Mall, the largest in the area. Let BOSS drive for you!

3. SINGLE PARENT ZOO LIGHTS at Point Defiance. Let BOSS do thedriving!

4. BOSS CRAM NIGHT, Dec. 14, Last chance to study in 2011. Studyfor upcoming boards with BOSS as your study partner. Great program.

5. SKYHIGH, Dec. 21, this trampoline warehouse is 45 minutes away andwell worth the trip! BOSS will be driving the bus to this unique gymwhere the sky is the limit…literally. Jumping on trampolines into foampits, even a game of dodge ball.

6. NEW WARRIOR ZONE TO OPEN The new Warrior Zone set to openon Lewis North has everything a service member could want in arecreational facility — gaming, Internet, movies, billiards, snack bar,

patio and more. For ages 18 and older, the Warrior Zone houses gamestations with 55-inch hi-definition monitors for console gaming, Xboxand PS3 stations that are Internet-ready and LAN-connected for casualplay tourneys and challenges, Alienware gaming computers (with thelatest games), computers to surf the Internet, WiFi and more. Relaxwith a game of pool — there are eight tables — or in front of one of many flat-screen TVs throughout the facility. A patio with fire pit andbarbecues provides an outdoor setting for your get-togethers. A snackbar offers a variety of food and beverages, including beer. Locallyroasted Battle Bean Coffee is proudly served at the Warrior Zone. TheWarrior Zone is home to the Better Opportunities for Single Service

Members (B.O.S.S.) program. To learn more about how you can getinvolved with BOSS and give back to the community, call 253-967-5636.

7. 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 isn’t used, then it willdisappear. If you want to volunteer, then sign up at your BOSS board

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or at the Nelson Recreation Center. Plus, you get free bowling allnight. To contact the DD van, call 253-208-9169. It will soon be ableto accommodate off post as well.

EFMP EVENTS AND RESOURCES

1.  JBLM EFMP WORKING FOCUS GROUP Dec.1, 3pm: Our mission isto identify a broad range of global issues impacting ExceptionalFamilies within the JBLM and Army Communities. We will workcollectively with senior leadership, medical personnel, community andDoD agencies to improve service delivery and quality of life. Weextend an invite to anyone who is passionate about ExceptionalFamilies, whether you are an Exceptional Family Member (EFM), aparent/spouse of an EFM, a unit representative, Senior Spouse,representative of a local school or agency, etc. Waller Hall ACS

Classroom Call 253-967-9704 if you have any questions; no RSVPsrequired to attend.

2. EFMP COFFEE GROUP The EFMP Coffee Group will meet Dec. 13,10am, at the Lewis Main Battle Bean inside the AFC Skate Arena (bldg2275, Liggett Ave.) : Meet other adult EFMs or caregivers of EFMs forcoffee, friends, and discussion the second Tuesday of every month,10 AM, at the Lewis Main Battle Bean. Call 253-967-3553 for moreinformation; no RSVP required.

3. EFMP HOLIDAY SOCIAL AND USED TOY EXCHANGE Dec. 12th,

6:30-8 p.m. Bring a snace to share and some gently used toys toexchange. There will also be a giveaway! This is a great opportunity tonetwork 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. Facebookhttp://www.Facebook.com/SpecialFamiliesPC

4. HOLIDAY SOCIAL AND USED TOY EXCHANGE Dec. 12th, 6:30-8p.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 roomC. 3005 112th Street E, Tacoma. Located at 112th St. E & Waller Road E,1 mile off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. Exit. POC: Angela FishSpecialFamiliesPC@gmail.com or 253-830-4368. Facebookhttp://www.Facebook.com/SpecialFamiliesPC

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5. EFMP movies monthly- The McChord Theater is showing sensory-friendly matinee movies to EFMP Families on the third Saturday of eachmonth 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. Formore information, call 982-2695.

6. EFMP PLAYGROUP - Are you a mom or dad who has a young childwho is enrolled in EFMP? Or, are you a parent enrolled in EFMP whohas a young child? Come out and meet other parents and theirchildren in our playgroup! For Exceptional Families with YoungChildren Ages 0-5. The first playgroup will be held at Raindrops andRainbows on October 26 at 10 am. Call 253-967-3553 for moreinformation; no RSVP is required.

7. Pacific Northwest Ballet’s The Nutcracker 23 November at 5pm:

Are you or your little one having visions of sugar plums? Enjoy a nightwith the Sugar Plum Fairy, Mouse King, toy soldiers, Clara and theNutcracker! Pacific Northwest Ballet is opening a dress rehearsal of  The Nutcracker to our Exceptional Families for FREE! Any Family withan Exceptional Family Member is welcome to join JBLM EFMP onNovember 23rd at 5 pm at McCaw Hall in Seattle (321 Mercer Street). The registration deadline is Oct 21; space is limited (first come firstserve). Transportation may be available. If you would like moreinformation or to register, please contact Jaclyn Gilley at (253)967-3553.

8. Did you miss the JBLM EFMP newsletter? You can access it on-line athttp://www.jblmmwr.com/pdf/acs/efmp/EFMP_aug_11.pdf . If you wouldlike to join our EFMP e-mail distribution list, please contact NancyDozier at nancy.dozier@us.army.mil.

9. Are you PCSing and looking for EFMP contacts at your next dutystation? Use Military Homefront to find EFMP contacts and more! Thefollowing link will take you directly theEFMP/Special Needs page andallow you to navigate to find contacts from additional links on thepage: http://www.militaryhomefront.d od.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF  _DETAIL_1?section_id=20.40.500 .570.0.0.0.0.0&current_id=20.4

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TRAINING and EDUCATION

1. BECOME A FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER Looking for a fun,rewarding job? Become a Family child care provider and make adifference in the lives of military children and their Families. FCC providersearn up to $2,000 a month, may qualify for subsidies, and receive free

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child care while in training and free resources for your business. Learnabout FCC at the Jan. 10, 2012, orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. at theFCC office in building 2013B. Apply today at Family Child Care office,building 2013B, Room 127, at the corner of 3rd and Pendleton on LewisMain. For information call 253-967-3039. Full-day training classes meet

 Jan. 30 & 31, 2012 and Feb. 1, 2, 3, & 6, 2012, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

2. Military Child Education Coalition Workshop: EFMP is excited to hostmonthly workshops presented by the Military Child Education Coalition(MCEC). This month, MCEC will provide information and tools to help yourchild or teen better manage time. This TIME MANAGEMENTWORKSHOP will be held on Nov 29 in the ACS Classroom in Waller Hall;the teen workshop is from 9:30-10:30 and the school-age workshop isfrom 10:45-11:45. If you have any questions, please contact us at jblmimcomdfmwrefmp@conus.army.mil.

1. CROSSROADS OF PARENTING AND DIVORCE: This course has beenapproved by the Superior Court of Washington State for Pierce County andis open to all Department of Defense Service Members and their Spouses,free of charge. You will learn five prevention steps :

a. Keep your child out of the middleb. All you child to love both parentsc. Work on your own recoveryd. Develop new communication skills.e. Create a new relationship as co-parents.

 To sign up for the next Seminar, Dec. 6, 8am-12:30 pm, Waller HallACS Classroom, bldg 2140 or Dec. 21, 5-9:30 p.m. Waller Hall ACS

Classroom, Call 253-968-6819.

3. TUESDAY TOPICS RELATIONSHIP SERIES: EMOTIONALCOMPETENCY Nov. 22, 2-3:30 pm, the best tool for angermanagement /conflict resolution and emotional closeness. Do you avoid ordeny the way you feel? Do you tell everybody you are “fine” when you arenot? Do you over or under react? Do you push each other’s buttons?Understand your emotions. Be able to watch and label them. Increasepositive emotional experience. Develop coping skills so your emotions arein your control and not controlling you.

4. 911 DRIVING SCHOOL Classes held at Lewis Main Exchange.www.911DrivingSchool.com 253-512-0911. Course is exclusivelyinstructed by Police Officers.

5. COMMON SENSE PARENTING OF TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERSfocuses on setting reasonable expectations based on your child’s age,development, and abilities. This evidence based program will help youteach (discipline) your children what you want them to do. There are 7

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sessions to this class and each session builds on the previous one. Thisclass is great when you have older infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The class is Tuesday mornings from 1000 to 1200 at the EscapeZone.

6.24/7 DAD: November 21, 24. New Parent Support Program is proud tooffer a new 4 session class for FATHERS! Being the best dad you can be isthe MOST important kind of "home improvement" you can do for yourFamily, whether you are a new dad, single dad, or a seasoned veteran.Learn about yourself, your parenting style, and get some new tools foryour toolbox while sharing with other fathers. This class is provided bymale nurses, free of charge. Certificate of attendance available uponcompletion of class. Additionally, free child care is available with advanceregistration through CYS. Child must be registered with CYS to receivechildcare. Call Ray Miller, RN at 253-967-7409.

7. STRESS-FREE PARENTING class will introduce you to mindfulness stressmanagement and Emotional Coaching skills. Mindfulness StressManagement, based on the book "The Mindfulness Solution" by Ron SiegelPsyD., teaches skills that reduce reactive responses to stressful situations,allowing you to be emotionally present for your children. EmotionalCoaching, developed by Dr. John Gottman, teaches how to supporthealthy emotional development in your children. This 6 session class willbe held Mondays from 10 to 11:30 AM, November 21st, 28th andDecember 5th and 12th. To register or for info, call Sol Riou, LICSW at 253-320-1392, or email at sol.riou@us.army.mil 

8. INFANT MASSAGE is now taught at two locations on JBLM for yourconvenience! Learn the art of infant massage in this 3 session classfrom instructors trained to teach the Loving Touch curriculum. Take thisfun class while pregnant or with your infant, solo or as a couple, to learntechniques to soothe a colicky baby, improve sleep, appetite anddigestion, bonding and attachment, and increase brain development.Classes are taught monthly at monthly at Raindrops and Rainbows onNorth Fort, the first three Tuesdays of December, February, April, June and August from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Contact Nancy McDermott-Halverson at 253-318-2293 to pre-register. Infant massage classesare also being offered monthly at McChord at the Escape Zone from

10:30 a.m. to noon the first three Wednesdays of each month. Call RosieAnderson at 360-280-1416 to pre-register

9. ACS FINANCIAL COUNSELORS available at Waller Hall the firstSaturday of every month. Call for appointment 253-967-7166.

10. MULTICULTURAL WORKSHOP- Adapting to a new country can bechallenging, and relocation readiness is here to help. Attend the

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Mulicultural workshop on December 7. Call 253-966-6338 for time andlocation.

11. New Parent Support Program’s Play Group Fridays, 10–11:30 a.m.

12. "123 Magic Class: Managing Difficult Behaviors in Children 2-12". This class offers military parents, along with civilian employees, theopportunity to learn simple solutions and techniques to address obnoxiousbehaviors (i.e. whining, arguing, tantrums) utilizing time-outs, but with adifferent attitude and technique than you may have tried in the past. Itreally does work, according to the many participants who have taken thisresearch-based class. Free on-site child care is available if your child ispre-registered with CYS. Advance registration with instructor is required.Call Sharon Kroll, Lead Home Visitor, MSW, LCSW at 253-967-2633 andleave your phone and email address. You may also email Sharon atsharon.kroll@us.army.mil.

13.ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two dayworkshop (16 hours). It trains you to become an effective caregiver for aperson at risk of suicide. It helps you perform suicide first aid for thisperson. It helps you to assist the person at risk of suicide to stay safe andto seek further help. ASIST is a very interactive workshop that equipsyou to: recognize invitations for help, reach out and offer support, reviewthe risks of suicide, apply a suicide intervention model, and link theperson at risk to community resources. ASIST is a very effectiveprogram. Evaluations have shown that it increases a caregiver’sknowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to a person at risk of suicide.

Call the JBLM Suicide Prevention Office for more information or to sign upfor an ASIST T-2 class.

Workshop Dates:8-9 Dec, 15-16 Dec North Fort Chapel Note: Workshops are from 0830 to1600 hrs. each day. The dress is civilian casual. To sign up, you mustcontact: Art Wienandt, Bldg. 2026, Rm. 203B, 253-477-0258.arthur.j.wienandt@us.army.mil

14. Free parent classes at Raindrops & Rainbows Bring your children tolearn and play — you’ll both love story time, crafts and more. Stop byBldg. 8197 American Lake Ave. at Lewis North and check out the classesbelow (call 253-966-4802 for details; no registration required except forinfant massage):Infant massage Dec. 6, 13, 20, 10–11:30 a.m. Registration, call NewParent Support Program: 253-967-7409.

Baby sign language Dec. 21, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Offered by Parent 2 ParentProgram.

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Parent and child group activity/story and craft Dec. 1, 10–11 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 Program’s Play Group Fridays, 10–11:30 a.m.

15. Food Handler CourseFirst Tuesday/Month 1900-2000 Third Tuesday/Month 1600-1700POC: Carol Elliot 253-968-4331. 1 Hour Classes given by EnvironmentalHealth. Installation certificate good for one year. Must have for all FRGfund raising involving food sales, even if you are not directly handling thefood. 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 Bypass3. Right onto McKinley4. Right onto E. Johnson Street5. On your left you will see a parking lot. Park there.6. Look for the building with 'RAMP 2' next to the door7. Go through the door and down the hallway to Classroom 9911C (followsigns).

16. AFTB Classes : All Classes are at ACS AnnexDEC 13-14 0900-1430 Level I

Call 967-2382 (967-AFTB) to register for classes and for childcareinformation. Classes are held at ACS Annex, Bldg 2166, Corner of 12th St.& Liggett. Soldiers (E5 and below) can earn 4 promotion points bycompleting AFTB classes.

17. TOBACCO CESSATION: Join the growing number of ex-tobacco users on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Call TRICARE at 1-800-404-4506 for a cessationappointment. Also, check out the free cessation counseling, quit tools andpromotional 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

(MCHJ-CLY-P/968-4382).

AAFES

 JB Lewis-McChord Movie SchedulePH (253) 967-4329 *recording

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PH (253) 967-5976 Reel Time   JB Lewis-McChord Exchange

SUN Nov 20 – 1100 Dolphin Tale (PG)1400 MoneyBall (PG13)

1900 Real Steel (PG13)

MON Nov 21- THU Nov 24 – No ShowingFRI Nov 25 – 1900 Real Steel (PG13)SAT Nov 26 – 1100 Johnny English Reborn (PG)

1400 Shark Night (PG13)1900 The Thing (R)

SUN Nov 27 – 1100 Johnny English Reborn (PG)1400 Shark Night (PG13)1900 The Thing (R)

FREE MOVIES- The Theater at McChord Field has reopened for freeweekend movies. 253-982-5836

19 NOV. 4pm THE SMURFS PG19 NOV. 7pm FRIGHT NIGHT R20 NOV. 4pm UP PG26 NOV. 4pm DOLPHIN TALE PG26 NOV. 7pm 30 MINUTES OR LESS R27 NOV. 4pm PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END PG-13

Free weekend movies @ McChord Base Theater call 253-982-5836Subject 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 YOURGROCERY RECEIPT. IF YOUR GROUP IS INTERESTED IN SIGNING UPFOR 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 AvenueHours of Operation: 0700 – 1630, Monday - Friday

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OPEN all DONSA days, closed Federal HolidaysServices Available: Confidential one-on-one counseling for Service Membersand their spouses (budgeting, debt management, credit counseling,investment education, general financial planning), Personal financialmanagement classes, Army Emergency Relief (AER). All services are free of 

charge.

Appointment Line: Call 253/967-7166 to make an appointment with aFinancial Counselor or to register for a class.

Classes at Lewis Main, please call 253-967-7166 to register

McChord Field Financial Readiness ClassesOctober & 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

sClass Description Times

11/25

Ready toRent

Required briefing for single firstterm airmen moving off base.Pay entitlements, legal and

consumer obligations associatedwith tenancy and personal

1300 - 14301000 - 11301300 - 14301000 - 1130

Dates

Class Description Times

11/22

Saving &Investing*

Gain focus on the four keys tosuccessful saving and investing:Save and Invest to Reach Goals,

Learn All You Can AboutInvesting, Start Saving Early,

and Save Regularly.

1430 - 1530

11/29

ConsumerRights,

Obligations& Scams*

 This course covers consumerrights and obligations,

highlighting scams perpetratedto defraud consumers.

1330 - 1430

11/29

Ready toPCS*

Learn the ins and outs of moving as a member of the

military.

1430 - 1530

11/30

Money &Divorce

 This course covers the impact of divorce on personal finances as

well as your credit.1300 - 1500

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financial obligations, andpertinent laws associated with

renting a residence or apartmentare discussed.

11/2

1

Consumer

Rights andScams

 This course covers consumer

rights and obligations,highlighting scams perpetratedto defraud consumers.

1330 - 1500

0900 - 1030

11/22

Money &Credit

Gain a better understanding of where you are financially, where

you want to be, and how tobetter manage your money.

0900 - 1030

11/29

Saving &Investing

Gain focus on the four keys tosuccessful saving and investing:Save and Invest to Reach Goals,

Learn All You Can About

Investing, Start Saving Early,and Save Regularly.

0900 - 1030

WEEKLY FINACIAL TIPS

HOLIDAYS – With holiday decorations already out, it’s time tofocus on budgeting strategies for the upcoming season.Starting early with your budget planning can help reduce thestress and actually increase your holiday fun.

1. CARDS – Everyone has a holiday card list, usually consisting of people

we don’t communicate with on a regular basis, yet we send a holiday card

with just a signature. Take the time this year to look over your list and

tailor it down to a reasonable amount. Write these people a thoughtful

note in the card this year; and send the remaining people an e-card.

Electronic cards offer great varieties at a once a year low cost and can be

done at the last minute if necessary. Check out

www.americangreetings.com, www.hallmark.com,

www.123greetings.com, www.bluemountain.com, or

www.care2.com/ecards. This strategy can work for the worstprocrastinators!

2. GIFT LIST – Take the time to plan your gift giving this year. The holiday

marketing is centered on gift giving, spending money and even going into

debt to purchase that perfect gift. There are a number of avenues to help

reduce costs, stress, and pressure. Here are a few:

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a. Drawing names. This technique encourages everyone to draw a

name and buy only for that person. This way, everyone gets a gift, and

no one feels strapped during the holidays.

b. Focus on thoughtful gifts, not showy or expensive. A ten dollar

gift that matches the recipient well means far more than a forty dollar

gift that’s useless. When you look for gifts for someone, think about

their hobbies or interests.

c. Make gifts for more casual exchanges. Make your favorite recipe

or search online at some of the cooking websites such as

www.foodnetwork.com, www.tastebook.com, www.recipezaar.com,

www.christmas-cookies.com, or www.joyofbaking.com. These sites

offer great recipes that will fit your budget.

d. Set strict dollar limits on what you will spend for each person.When you write your gift giving list, set a dollar limit next to that

person’s name. This will enable you to stay focus and be creative with

the money you do spend.

e. Purchase one nice gift instead of multiple less expensive gifts.

When buying gifts for a spouse, parent or child you may be tempted to

purchase lots of gifts. The problem with this is that not only do you

avoid putting much thought into each one; you also end up restricting

your gifts to inexpensive items. Instead, focus on one or two nice gifts

instead – ones that you can put a lot of thought into selecting the rightthing.

f. Check out reviews. After thinking of ideas, check out reviews to

see how consumers liked these items. You can find reviews at

www.consumersearch.com, www.cnet.com, www.epinions.com,

www.wize.com or www.reviewcentre.com.

g. Begin shopping by comparing prices. The longer in advance you

plan your gift, the more time you have for the perfect price. Compare

prices at www.comparisonshopping.com (this site lets you enter aproduct one-time and access results from the ten leading comparison

shopping sites). If you have a smart phone, use an app to help you find

the best deal.

h. Here are some sites to help you find some amazing deals and

discounts: www.pronto.com, www.gottadeal.com,

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www.couponwinner.com, www.spoofee.com, www.blackfriday.com,

www.govmarket.org or use www.priceadvance.com to help search for

the lowest price.

MADIGAN NEWS

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

2. SUICIDE PREVENTION: Do you know the warning signs, and where toturn for help? TriWest can lend a hand: http://bit.ly/TriWestBH . -Soldiers and Family members must understand that suicide is apermanent solution for a temporary problem. Please understandthat help is available for Soldiers as well for Family members to aid in

those situations. The 17th Fires Brigade Leadership and agencies onpost are available to help all cases of suicidal ideations. One case istoo many and 17th Fires Brigade is committed to help our Soldiers andFamily and stands shoulder to shoulder with them to help during hardtimes as necessary. While situations arise that are a burden,remember you do not need to endure those problems alone. There are many resources available. Please pass the contactinformation below to every one for resources available forconfidential counseling and help as necessary which are available24 hours a day.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK , Press “1” forVeterans, SuicidePreventionLifeline.org17th Fires Brigade Chaplain- CH (MAJ) Simpson: (253) 548-4252 JBLM Duty Chaplain: (253) 306-2783Behavioral Health Clinic: (253) 968-2700MAMC Emergency Rm: (253)968-1390Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-SUICIDE (273-8255) Thurston/Mason County Crisis Line (24 Hrs): (800)627-2211Pierce County Crisis Line (24 Hrs): (800)576-7764Military One Source: 1-800-342-9647

http://www.militaryonesource.com

3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MENTAL HEALTH STUDY - Armyservice members may be invited to participate in Army STARRS, thelargest study of mental health risk and resilience ever conductedamong military personnel. “Any Soldier, from private to general, mayneed help at some time in their Army career,” says Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Peter Chiarelli. The study will collect data through 2014 &

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research findings will be reported as they becomeavailable so the Army and others may use them inongoing health promotion, risk reduction, and suicideprevention efforts. www.armystarrs.org

4.FLU HOTLINE: 253-968-4744

5. The Child & Family Assistance Center - FAME Clinic - offers free,easily accessible behavioral health counseling services to spouses andchildren of active duty service members. We help keep families strongby promoting emotional, behavioral, and relationship health throughindividual, marital, and family counseling services. Help is a phone callaway. 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 neededFree service for dependents of Active Duty Service Members with TriCare Prime -Counseling available for Individuals, Couples & FamiliesLocated at: Old Madigan Bldg. 9923A E. Johnson Ave. Tacoma, WA.98431

6. DON’T BE A NO SHOW- An appointment missed by you is anappointment missed by two. If you don’t call and cancel yourappointments, that slot goes to waste. Think about how aggravating itis to call and not get an appointment? This could be alleviated greatlyif people called and cancelled their appointments, instead of no

showing. To cancel an appointment is simple, call 800-404-4506. Theaverage 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 toWellness" at Health Promotion and Wellness Centers - at McChord FieldHAWC (Building 726, Fitness Center Annex) & Wilson Sports & FitnessCenter (Building 11596, Lewis North). Participate in more than 40eligible classes, programs & activities for stamps, redeemable forrewards & 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 gymnear the Carey Theater will close Oct. 31. It is scheduled to re-open inSept. 2012. Renovations will include new lap lanes, better filtration &

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climate control, and a zero-depth kiddie pool w/ indoor splash park.Until then, youth lessons, evening swim, scuba classes & NG/Reservetraining move to newly-renovated Keeler Pool (Old Madigan Area) &weekend swim, pool parties/rentals move to the pool @Soldier’s FieldHouse.

2. Liggett Avenue- Public Works announced plans to shut down LiggettAvenue between Division and 12th Streets for 45 days of construction. The project start date depends on the contract, but PW expects work tobegin by press time. The closure will include the intersection of Liggettand Division, but 12th Street and the intersection at Liggett and 12thwill remain open. Parking areas along that length of Liggett Avenue willbe blocked. Most of the parking areas have access from otherdirections, but parking will be blocked completely in front of and westof McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center and across the street from I

Corps Headquarters, Building 2025. Parking for McVeigh will be in therear and on the north side of Liggett, which can be accessed fromPendleton. While Liggett is under construction, the contractor isrequired to provide access from the parking area north of Liggett toMcVeigh at, or near the location of the current McVeigh crosswalk.

3. Pendleton Avenue- Construction to upgrade the road substructureunder Pendleton Avenue near the Town Center on JBLM Lewis Main willbe completed in a few months. Pendleton between 8th and 12thstreets 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 bedetoured to Liggett Avenue during construction hours. Officials areworking to mitigate noise impact to Town Center residents. This is thefirst of several major construction projects on two miles of PendletonAvenue during the next 18 months, as crews widen the road andupgrade communication, power and water lines underneath. Thewidened avenue will result in better traffic flow, parking and facilityaccess, creating a friendlier environment for bikes and pedestrians. Formore information, visit the Pendleton Avenue website atwww.jblmpendleton.com.

More information about traffic revision updates and construction changeswill come as the contractor announces them. For road conditions, call 967-1733.

INTERESTING LINKS

Disclaimer for External Links:  The appearance of external hyperlinksdoes not constitute endorsement by the United States Department of Defense of the linked web sites, or the information, products or servicescontained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military

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exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) sites, the UnitedStates Department of Defense does not exercise any editorial control overthe information you may find at these locations.

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