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FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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’

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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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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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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.

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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.)

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AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century. Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Division’s service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog, Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines. This compelling account will ensure that Stubby’s story does not fade away, and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog.

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“In a story that reads like fi ction, a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War I.”— ★ SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

“A triumph on three fronts: educational, emotional, and inspirational.”— ★ BOOKLIST

Saturday, February 28th11 AM – 2 PM

at the

Club at McChord Field

Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBY,World War I’s Bravest Dog!

Includes:Guest speaker and author Ann Bausum

Military displays

Historical displays

Therapy and working dogs

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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.

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Sea kayak skills class We offer five levels

of our two-hour kayak skills class.

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Upcoming classes are Tuesday, Jan. 20,

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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.

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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.

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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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