Fort Sill Family & MWR Spring Guide

March-May 2011

What’s inside:SKIES Unlimited ClassesYouth Center Spring ActivitiesMonte Carlo Night: March 5Circus: March 25-26Month of the Military ChildEaster Egg Hunt: April 23Post-wide Garage Sale: May 7

“Denim to Diamonds”

Blackjack, Texas Hold ‘Em, Craps, Live & Silent Auctions, Fabulous Prizes,

Food, Drinks and Fun!

A fundraising event to bene�t PSC’s Welfare and Scholarship Fund.

Patriot Spouses’ Club and FMWR Present

“Denim to Diamonds”

Patriot Spouses’ Club and FMWR Present

Blackjack, Texas Hold ‘Em, Craps, Live & Silent Auctions, Fabulous Prizes,

Food, Drinks and Fun!

at the Fort Sill Patriot Clubat the Fort Sill Patriot Club

Open to the Lawton Fort Sill Community 18 years and older.

A fundraising event to bene�t PSC’s Welfare and Scholarship Fund.

Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door(Ticket price includes $15 in poker chips.)

Tickets on sale at Adventure Travel or call 580-355-2121,email [email protected] or visit www.fortsillpsc.org

Open to the Lawton Fort Sill Community 18 years and older.

Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door(Ticket price includes $15 in poker chips.)

Tickets on sale at Adventure Travel or call 580-355-2121,email [email protected] or visit www.fortsillpsc.org

Ballet - $45 per monthIn this class, concentration is placed on fine tuning motor skills, building team-work, and expanding a sense of spatial awareness. Instructor: Denise DauzyLocation: RecPlex, 2502 Sheridan RoadTue. & Thur.: 4:45-5:30pm (age 4-5) 5:30-6:30pm (age 6-8)

Tap - $45 per monthChildren learn the basic fundamentals of tap dance, while improving their coordi-nation and self-confidence. Instructor: Jordan MayfieldLocation: Cooper CDC, Transitional RoomThursdays: 4:45-5:30pm (age 6+)Mon. & Thur.: 5:30-6pm (age 3-5)

Piano & Voice - $50/mon, 4 sessionsClasses emphasize fundamentals of pia-no and voice while fostering an interest and appreciation for music of all styles. Instructor: Laura BlakenshipLocation: RecPlex, 2502 Sheridan RoadTues. or Wed. 30 minute session once a week

Guitar - $45 per month (1 hour ses-sions)Instructor: Teddy Bentley

Location: Resiliency Training CenterAge: 7-18 years oldBeginners: Learn the basics of play-ing the guitar including knowledge of strings and frets. Tuning the guitar and proper position are taught.Mondays: 5:30-6:30pm, 6:30-7:30pm

Intermediate: Level 1: Students are taught the basic chords and to distin-guish chords by ear. Level 2: Students learn to play a song recognizing musical intervals by ear. Thursdays: 5:30-6:30pm, 6:30-7:30pm

Martial ArtsLearn various punches, kicks, and self defense moves. Students will develop and improve discipline and self-confi-dence. Instructor: Eric AvanceLocation: Resiliency Training CenterTue. & Thur.: 5:30-6:15pm (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:15pm (ages 13+) Cost $45/monWed.: 5:30-6:15pm (3-5) Beginners. Cost $35/mon

Zumba - $25 per monthA fast-forward fusion of the Zumba moves (salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, hip-hop and more) and high-octane work-outs designed to let kids max out on fun and fitness.

SKIES Unlimited offers instructional classes for children, from infancy to adolescence, who are registered with CYS Services. Enrollment is ongoing and classes are paid for on a monthly basis. Parents should signup their children before the first day of each month prior to starting. Payments are due within five business days from the first of each month. Visit www.sillmwr.com/skies.html for more information, or call (580) 442-4831 or 442-3927. Register online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

Ongoing Classes

Instructor: Diana FaulkLocation: Cooper CDC, Transitional RoomTuesdays 4:30-5:15pm (ages 5+)

Swimming Lessons - $35 per sessionLocation: Rinehart PoolSpring Session 1: March 21Spring Session 2: April 254-week session meeting twice a week.

Hip-Hop/Jazz - $45 per monthThis class is a fun and energetic intro-duction into jazz and hip-hop dance. The class will incorporate basic jazz technique, stretching and strengthening, and basic choreographyInstructor: Jordan MayfieldLocation: Cooper CDC, Transitional RoomMondays: 4:45-5:30pm (age 6+)Mon. & Thur.: 6-6:30pm (age 3-5)

Baby-sitting Course - FREELearn basic childcare skills & get CPR/First Aid Certified!Location: Bldg. 4700, Rm 234Baby-sitting Course Mar. 16, 9am-1pmCPR and First Aid Mar. 17, 9am-4:30pmMust attend both course and CPR/ FirstAid classes! Cooking Italian - $12 per monthStudents will learn to prepare traditional main dishes and desserts from Italy. Parents can also join the fun and learn to prepare recipes of the Italian culture!Instructor: Daniela ScandianLocation: School Age CenterEvery 4th Saturday 10:30-12:30pm (6 and up)

Baby Sign Language - $55, 5 weekLessen frustration by teaching your baby sign language to clearly communi-

cate specific thoughts, wants, and needs before speech. Age: 6mon-3yrs w/parentsInstructor: Mariam TorresLocation: Resiliency Training CenterMar. 5 - Apr. 9 Sat.: 10-11am or Mar. 2 - Mar. 30 Wed.: 10-11am

Etiquette Class - $45 per month “Excuse Me!: Did you just burp?”Class provides age-appropriate knowl-edge, leadership and life skills to help both boys and girls successfully manage their daily activities. Designed to maxi-mize each child’s awareness of proper etiquette and good manners.Location: Frontier Chapel*Apr. 7 - May 3 (Five week session)Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm (ages 7+)

Paid Instructors and Volunteers Needed!Join the Child, Youth & School Services family as a child/youth instructor. The new Schools of Knowledge, Inspira-tion, Exploration and Skills are looking for qualified, skilled instructors for the School of Arts, School of Sports, School of Academics, and the School of Life Skills. Our classes will serve infants through high school seniors in a wide variety of subjects and interests.

CYSS offers a free training program to our instructors suitable to use for future employment; a background clearance is required. SKIES will work with instruc-tors to assist in days and times which are most convenient for the instructor as much as possible.For information on instructor applica-tions, stop by CYSS central enrollment, Bldg. 4700, call (580) 442-4831 or email [email protected].

*Location subject to change.

MarchArmy Community Services (ACS)

Mar. 3 – EFMP Families go bowling at the Twin Oaks Bowling Center 6-8pm. Two free games and shoes included. Call

to register (580) 442-3393.

Mar. 25 – EFMP Families can enjoy playing family board games, puzzles, and card games. We will also host a resource fair with available community resources. Families will take home a free game. At the Patriot Club 6-8pm, call to register (580) 442-3393. Mar. 29 – EFMP will host a Parent to Parent Academic Portfolio Work-shop, from 5:30-7pm at the Resiliency Training Center. Parents will learn how to transform their child’s school records into a powerful organizational tool. Materials will be provided. Call to register at (580) 442-3393. This free workshop is open to military families.

Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Mar. 2-3 & 9 – AFTB Level III, 9am-3:30pm at the AFTB building.

Sharpen your leadership skills and be an asset to your organization.

Mar. 23 – AFTB Level ILearn the fundamentals for navigating Army Life, 9am-4:30pm at the Resiliency Training Campus.

Mar. 24-25 – 7 Habits of Highly Effec-tive Military Families 8am-4pm. Based on the best-selling book by Dr. Steven Covey. The class discusses ways to im-prove family team skills. Topics include: creating a family mission statement, setting family goals, setting priorities, and increasing communication. Register online at www.sillmwr.com. Childcare cut-off date is Mar. 10. For more infor-mation, call (580) 442-6801.

Registration includes a T-Shirt, souvenir bag and a gourmet burger lunch. Stay at LETRA! Call (580) 442-5858 for details.

March 5-6, at LETRAMountain & Road Bike Event

Register online at www.sillmwr.com. For more info, call (580) 442-3269.

$15 Road Race28 miles

$30 Mountain Race17-20 miles

$35 Both Races

Open to the Public!

Mar. 26 – Couplehood 9am-4pmCouples who have participated in PAIRS can go to the next level and learn to continue to shape and build their relationship. Contact Angela Schertle at (580) 442-6801, if you would like to update or change your registration for the class.

Mar. 12 – Federal Employment 101 Class, 10am-12pm at the Resiliency Center

Need a Job? We can help!

Employment Readiness ProgramClasses and Training OpportunitiesTuesday, 10am - Lawton/Fort Sill Em-ployment Orientation

2nd Wednesday – Resume Writing and

Interviewing Skills Workshop

1st & 3rd Wednesday, 10am-12pmJob Training Workshops

Need an appointment?

Tuesday & Thursday, 10am-2pmCall ERP Bldg. 2871 Craig Road(580) 442-4823/4843

Monday and Friday, ERP Services at Bldg. 4700 Mow-Way Road(580) 442-4681

PCS BriefingsArmy Community Service offers PCS briefings for Soldiers and their families to various locations, including Iraq, Kuwait, Hawaii, Korea and Germany, the first and second Thursday of each month in Building 4700. For more infor-mation, call (580) 442-4916.

Open to the Public!

Tickets on Sale : Feb 18 - Mar 24 Advance

Adults................................$9.00Children(Ages 2-12).......$6.00

Day ofAdults..............................$12.00Children(Ages 2-12).......$7.00

TICKET OUTLETS: MWR Headquarters (Bldg 4700)

Outdoor Adventure Center (RecPlex Bldg 2502) Twin Oaks Bowling Center

Fort Sill, Cowan FieldFort Sill, Cowan Field

_ SHOW TIMES _

Friday, March 255 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 262 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.

GREAT COMBINED

www.sillmwr.com

Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS)Offers after-school enrichment activi-

ties for elementary, middle and high school students. Activities include bowling, scrapbooking, arts and crafts, backpacking, mountain biking, tennis, designing gift cards and more! Register at Parent Central Services in Building 4700 or call (580) 442-3927.

Spring Break ActivitiesCooper CDC Mar. 14-18 – Spring Break Camp 5:30am-5:30pm. Sign up is on a first come, first served basis.

School Age CenterMar. 14-18 – Spring Break Camp 5:30am-5:30pm for children in grades 1-5. The theme for the week is “Spring into Spring Fitness Challenge.” Ev-erything the kids do through the week is fitness-related including Wii fitness exercises and walking. The children will challenge each other in fitness events. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday they will work on upper body strength and on Tuesday and Thursday the focus will be on lower body strength. The center will also celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making four-leaf clover necklaces and creating a green jello cooking project. Registration is at the Parent Central Services, located in the Welcome Center, 4700 Mow-Way Road, or call (580) 442-4836/3927. Cost for the camp is based on income and runs from $40-$110 weekly for children that do not attend the Before and After School Program. For more information, call the center at (580) 442-2844.

Youth CenterMar. 14-18 – Spring Break “Boots On” Camp, 7am-12pmCost: Based on CYSS Fee PolicyMust be registered by Mar. 7.For more information call 442-5959.(The YC opens at noon for non campers for FREE)

Mar. 17 – Spring Break Field Trip, 10am-8pm Cost: $45Medieval Times Dinner & Tourna-ment in Dallas, Texas. Space is limited! (Camp kids have first priority on spaces)

March Special OpeningsMar. 4 – Grierson CDC Friday Special Opening 7-11pmMar. 4 – School Age Center Friday Spe-cial Opening 7-11pm/Lock-In 7pm-7amMar. 12 – Grierson CDC Saturday Spe-cial Opening 9am-1pm

School Age CenterThe School Age Center has recently been accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA’s commit-ment to maintaining the highest level of standards and quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have set high performance standards for themselves and have made a com-mitment to their constituents to deliver the highest quality services. COA congratulates Fort Sill School Age Ser-vices for their hard work and wonderful achievement.

Youth Sports

Youth Flag Football Ages 3-12 March-May at YMCA Cost $40Registration ends March 16

Youth Girls Softball Ages 7-13March-May at Lawton Parks & Rec7-13 year olds must attend either Sheridan or Geronimo Road school to register or attend an off post school that does not have a softball team.Cost:$45 Registration ends March 16

Youth Baseball Ages 3-13March-May at Lawton Parks & Rec7-13 year olds must attend either Sheridanor Geronimo Road school to register or attendan off post school that does not have a baseball team.Cost: $45Registration ends March 16

Children must be registered with CYSS and have a current sports physicalthat is current throughout the season to register. Call Parent Central Services at (580) 442-3927/4836 to register. For more information, call (580) 442-5926 or visit www.sillmwr.com.Register for activities online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

Spring 2011

Volunteer CoachesNeeded!

Nye Library

Mar. 2 – Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebra-tion 4:30-6pm. Join Nye Library and celebrate the birthday of a popular children’s author! We’ll have balloon animals, a craft, and games!

Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Storytime at 11am on Wednesdays. Listen to a great story and make a craft!

Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Kid’s Book Club 4:30-5:30pm on Wednesdays. For chil-dren in grades 3-6. If you enjoy reading and discussing litera-ture with others, then join us at our weekly book club. Participants take their turn reading out loud and then ask questions and discuss what they have read. We also make a craft!

Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Storytime at 2pm on Thursdays. Listen to a great

story and make a craft! Program will be the same as the Wednes-days 11am Storytime.

Mar. 5 – Saturday Matinee 1-3pm

Showing the movie “Cat in the Hat” (PG) based on the book by Dr. Seuss. A guardian must remain with their chil-dren if they are under 8 years old.

Mar. 5 & 15 – Computer Class at 1pm. Interested in learning basic windows operating systems (Vista, XP)? Nye Library is now offering free classes on getting started, file management, printing, and accessibility and problem solving. Be on the lookout for more classes! Sign up at the circulation desk to reserve your spot. Class size limited to 15 individuals.

Mar. 6 – Book Club from 2-4pm. We will be discussing “Caravans” by James Michener. Snacks and drinks provided by a book club member! Bring friends and book recommendations!

Mar. 14-18 – Southern Spring Craft a Day at 1pm (5 consecutive days). Join us over Spring Break for some fun craft-ing opportunities. We will have a differ-ent craft each day so keep coming back!

Mar. 25 – Puppet Theatre at 11am - Join us for some songs, a great puppet drama, and a craft!

For all the Nye Library events informa-tion, please call (580) 442-2048.

Clubs and TravelMar. 4 – Community Dinner at the Patriot Club, dinner begins at 6pm with cocktails starting at 5pm. The meal is free for all club members. Non-members pay $16.50, children 6-12 are $7.75 and children 5 and under are free. The meal includes: glazed corned beef, fish and chips, Irish pub salad, red cabbage, Boxty (Irish-style potato pancakes), Irish soda bread, scones and beverages.RSVP by the Wednesday, March 2 to [email protected] or call (580) 442-4120.

Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 –Texas Hold’ Em at the Impact Zone, 3265 Crane Road. Call (580) 442-0355 for more information.

Mar. 27 – Sunday Brunch at the Fort Sill Polo Club catered by Little Java. Attendees can choose from two seat-ing times; 11am or 12:30pm. The price is $11.95 for adults, $5.95 or children ages 4-12 and free for children 3 and under. The menu includes: sliced ham, pot roast, baked chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, assort-ed salads, rolls, eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, waffle station, omelet station, home fries, assorted desserts and bever-ages.Reservations are required to attend and must be made by Wednesday, March 23. Call (580) 442-2020 to reserve your seat. Credit card information will be taken at the time your reservation is booked. Reservations cancelled 72 hours in advance will not be charged.

Come out test your fishing Skills at LETRA’sCome out test your fishing Skills at LETRA’s

Valid OK State fishing license is required

Fishing Tournament

FinalFridays

To host a final Friday eventcall 442-5300.

Dance Music, Karaoke, Darts, Pool, FREE Appetizers,

Friday Specials, Prizes, and More!

Open to everyone!

BackboneLounge

Patriot Club

March 25

April 29

May 26

DENTAC

HQs DET FCOE

31st ADA BDE

Free on-post cab service and Freesodas for designated drivers!

Adventure Travel offers discount tickets:Disney World with flight out of Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, departing March 16. The five-night stay is at Disney’s All Star Movies Resort and includes: 4-Day Magic Your Way Ticket and Disney’s Magical Express. Cost is $799 per person, double occupancy.*

Royal Caribbean Cruise for seven nights aboard Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas. The ship departs from Galveston on April 24. Ports include: Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Montego Bay for $530 per person, double occupancy.*

Las Vegas round-trip air from Oklahoma City departing April 4. The tickets include 3-nights at Excalibur for $359 per person, double occupancy.*

Adventure travel has NASCAR tickets for Texas Motor Speedway on sale now. The event happens April 8-9. Get your tickets now before they are all gone.

Sign up now to be put on the waiting list for OU Sooners football and Dallas Cow-boys football tickets. Adventure Travel will call you when they go on sale and you will have options for the best seats available.

Check out the discounted tickets for Six Flags Over Texas spring break.

For all of your travel needs, and tickets to nearby amusement parks and water parks, check out Adventure Travel in the PX Mall, call the office at (580) 250-4040 or visit them on the web at www.adv-travel.com.

*All prices are per person, based on double occupancy and based on availability. Prices may change as space fills up. All prices are before taxes and port charges and based on availabil-ity, subject to change as space fills up.

AprilArmy Community Services (ACS)

Apr. 7 – EFMP Fami-lies will go bowling at the Twin Oaks Bowling Center 6-8pm. Two free games and shoes are in-

cluded. Call to register (580) 442-3393.

Apr.19 – EFMP will host an Autism Concepts Workshop on Positive Behavior Support at the Resiliency Training Center from 6:30-8pm. Call to register at (580) 442-3393. The work-shop is open to anyone interested.

Apr. 30 – EFMP Families will go to the Zoo in OKC. Tickets and transportation will be provided. Call to register (580) 442-3393.

Army Family Team Building (AFTB)Apr. 6-7 – AFTB Level I, 9am-3pm at the Resil-iency Training Campus. Learn the fundamentals

for navigating Army Life.

Apr. 13-14 & 20 – AFTB Level II9:30am-3pm at the AFTB Building. Classes cover areas on personal growth and introduction to leadership.

Apr. 15-16 – 8 Habits of a Successful Marriage 9am-4:30pm at the Resiliency Training Campus. Based on the best-selling book by Dr. Steven Covey, “The 7 Habits of Highly

Effective People.” This marriage class teaches people to set and achieve goals within their marriage, to create priorities that allow the marriage to come first, and to value differences to benefit the marriage. Couples will receive training material to continue their journey after the class is complete. Register online at www.sillmwr.com. Childcare cut-off date is Mar. 25. For more information, call (580) 442-6801.

Apr. 1 – Employment Focus Group at 7pm at the Resiliency Training Campus.

Six Steps to Building an Effective Resume

1. Master Resume Basics

2. Write a Simple Resume in about an hour

3. Create a Skills Resume in just a few hours

4. Develop a Cover Letter and other Job Search

Correspondence

5. Use Your Resume on the Internet

6. Polish and Perfect Your Resume

Don’t forget to Network by Volunteering!Including your community service activities

and experience in your resume is a great way to open doors and develop career

opportunity

Contact Army Volunteer CoordinatorACS (580) 442-4916

Fort Sill Welcome Center4700 Mow-Way Road

Fort Sill, Oklahoma 73505

Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS)April is the Month of the Military ChildFort Sill is proud to celebrate the Month of the Military Child. Each year, April is designated as the month to show appreciation and respect for our military children and youth and the contributions they bring to the military community. Fort Sill will host special events and programs throughout the month of April in honor of military children.

Fort SillChild Development Centers

Tincher CDC4122 Bragg Rd., (580)442-2320 or 442-4784

Grierson CDC4123 Bragg Rd., (580)558-4305 or 558-4306

Cooper CDC4125 Bragg Rd., (580)558-5734 or 558-5735

Professionally trained sta�, with strict adherence to health, safety and facility standards and the philosophy for creating a safe, nurturing environment adds up to o�ering the �nest developmentalchild care available.

https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil

SAC TalentShow 4:30-5:30pm

Family ChildCare Fun Day9:30-11am

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Scholastic Book Fair for all CDCs April 18-22, 9am-4pm daily SKIES & YS Talent Show 6-8pm

Teen vs. Staff Basketball Gamewith RumbleHoneycutt 7-9pm

Red HawksBaseball Gamein OKC - FreeWill leave Youth Center at noon. Game @3:05pm

Butner Field 11-2pm

Youth ServicesDance 7-9pmSaturday MatineeNye Library 1pm

Youth Services Lock-In: 10pm-7:45am

CYS ServicesParade 10-11amSchool Age CenterOpen House6-7pm

April is the Month of the Military Child

Rain date for Wheels Day

CDC Open House9:30-11:30am

Wheels Dayat CDCs 9:30-11:30am

SouthwesternOklahoma Teen ExpoFor more info, call (580)442-2681YC Open House,Cookout 5-7pm

SAC Easter Egg Hunt1pm

Please visit www.sillmwr.com for additional Month of the Military Child events.

Easter Make & TakeNye Library 2-4pm

Puppet TheatreNye Library 11am

National Library Appreciation Museum Display at Nye Library. April 10-16, Join a Craft on 16th 1pm

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Nye LibraryApr. 1-30 – Poetry on DisplayStop by and view some fine literary masterpieces by members of the com-munity. If you want to submit your poetry for display, let us know!

Apr. 1-30 – Read for Rewards!All children are eligible to read for re-wards during the Month of the Military Child. Children age birth to 7 years old can receive a Family and MWR certifi-cate for every 3 books they checkout and read (parents may read to children who cannot). Children 8-12 years old can receive an Family and MWR cer-tificate for every 2 books they checkout and read. Young adults (age 13 – 18) may receive a Family and MWR certifi-cate for every one book they checkout and read. (Books must be reading level appropriate!) Only books checked out from Nye Library are eligible for this program.

Apr. 3 – Book Club 2-4pmWe will be discussing “The Back of Beyond,” by Barbara Bickmore. Snacks and drinks provided by a book club member! Bring friends and book recom-mendations!

Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 – Storytime at11am on Wednesdays. Listen to a great story and make a craft.

Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 – Kid’s Book Club 4:30-5:30pm on Wednesdays For children in grades 3-6. If you enjoy reading and discussing literature with others, then join us at our weekly book club. Participants take their turn read-ing out loud and then ask questions and discuss what they have read. We also

make a craft.

Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 24 – Storytime 2pm on Thursdays. Listen to a great story and make a craft! Program will be the same as the Wednesday Storytime.

Apr. 9 – Saturday Matinee 1-3pmShowing the movie “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” (PG). A guardian must remain with their children if they are under 8 years old or the movie rating is PG or higher.

Apr. 10-16 – National Library Appre-ciation Museum Display Come in and view some of the “retired” tools used in a variety of library ser-vices. Join us for a craft on Apr. 16 from 1-3pm.

Apr. 22 – Puppet Theatre at 11am Join us for some songs, a great puppet drama, and a craft.

Apr. 23 – Easter Make and Take 2pm Come to Nye Library for some fun Easter crafting from 2-4pm or when supplies run out.

For all the Nye Library events informa-tion, please call (580) 442-2048.

Nye LibraryApril 23, 2-4pm

ClubsApril 1 – Community Dinner at the Patriot Club, dinner begins at 6pm with cocktails starting at 5pm. The meal is free for all club members. Non-mem-bers pay $16.50, children 6-12 are $7.75 and children 5 and under are free. RSVP by Wednesday, March 30 to [email protected] or call (580) 442-4120.

Apr. 1, 29 – The Impact Zone will host a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament begin-ning in April. Tournament play will be held April 1, April 29 and May 27 with a final on June 17. First through third place finishers will be awarded a cash prize. The first place finalist will have the opportu-nity to advance to compete in an online

competition against other garrison win-ners in July for great prizes!! Visit www.mwrpromotions.com or call (580) 442-0355 for more information.

Apr. 24 – Easter Brunch at the Patriot Club. Choose from two seating times; 11am or 12:30pm. The price is $18.50 non-members, $18 for members, $7.50 for children ages 6-12 and FREE for children 5 and under. The menu includes: carving station, honey glazed salmon, home fries, eggs, bacon, sausage, baby bakers, rice pilaf, Mediterranean flamed vegetables, waffle station, salad station, assorted desserts, rolls and beverages.

Reservations are required and must be made by Wednesday, April 20 by calling (580) 442-2020. Credit card informa-tion will be taken when reservation is booked. Reservations cancelled 72 hours in advance will not be charged.

*Trips leave from the RecPlex, 2502 Sheridan Rd, Fort Sill. *Participants must be over the age of 18. For more info, call (580)442-3575.

archeryarcheryWildlife Refuge

April 2 & 6

FREE

8am - 12pm

Harness your inner Robin Hoodand learn how to shoot

a bow and arrow

Registration ends March 30

Harness your inner Robin Hoodand learn how to shoot

a bow and arrow


HIKING

Wildlife Refuge

March 19

8am - 12pm

Explore the wildlife refuge on a guided trail hike with environmental

interpretation, a little exercise, and a lot of fun!

FREE


Enjoy the wildlife refuge on

a bus tour and moderate hike

to view the wild

May flowers of Oklahoma!

$5.00

Registration ends April 9

Wildflower WalkMay 28, 9am-1pmWildlife Refuge

Women In NatureWomen In Nature

Saturday, April 2311am - 2 pm

Butner/Cowan Field

Saturday, April 2311am - 2 pm

Butner/Cowan Field

Prizes, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Inflatables, Paintball, Pictures with the Easter Bunny,Food & Beverage Concessions and so much more!

Prizes, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Inflatables, Paintball, Pictures with the Easter Bunny,Food & Beverage Concessions and so much more!

Open to the Public!

Easter Egg Hunt Age GroupSpecial Needs - 11:05am

18 months - 3 years - 11:05am4 - 5 years - 11:35am6 - 8 years - 12:05pm9 - 11 years - 12:35pm

MayArmy Community Services (ACS)

May 26 – EFMP Fami-lies will go bowling at the Twin Oaks Bowling Center 6pm-8pm, two

free games and shoes included. Call to register (580) 442-3393.

Army Family Team Building (AFTB)May 4 – AFTB Level I 9am-3pm at the Resil-iency Training Campus. Learn the fundamentals for navigating Army Life.

May 11-12 & 18 – AFTB Level II9:30am-3pm at the AFTB Building. Classes cover areas on personal growth and introduction to leadership.

May 3-5 – Instructor Training Course(pre-requisite)May 10-11 – Briefer Training CourseMay 17-19 – Facilitator Training CourseEnhance your resume by increasing your knowledge, skills and abilities in three distinct areas: Instruction, Briefing and Facilitation. Certifications are required for all ACS staff and volunteers, highly encouraged for others who train and transferable to all Army installations. All classes held at Resiliency Training Campus. FREE childcare available to those registered by 15 April. Classes are 9am-3pm daily. For more information, call (580) 442-6458.

May 14 – PAIRS 9am-4:30pm Practical Application of Intimate

Relationship Skills is a couples’ com-munication class that focuses on how to effectively communicate and deepen the bond between married people. Other topics include: how to handle jealousy, why we communicate the way we do, and stress communication styles. Regis-ter online at www.sillmwr.com. Child-care cut-off date is Apr. 29. For more information, call (580) 442-6801.

May 21 – Cherish the Gift of Sum-mer Fun, 9:30am-3pm, a 1 day, family friendly seminar offering 15 different workshops that provide a sampling of the best that Fort Sill has to offer. Cher-ish the Gift of Summer Fun will focus on finding ways to enjoy the summer-time in Southwest Oklahoma. Child-care is available on site for those who register by the childcare cut-off date of May 6. Register online at www.sillmwr.com. For more information, call (580) 442-6801.

Upcoming EventJun. 11 – Couplehood 9am-4pmCouplehood is an advance couple com-munication class for couples who loved PAIRS and want more. Register online at www.sillmwr.com. Childcare cut-off date is May 27. For more information, call (580) 442-6801.

May 12 – Employment Readiness Pro-gram Hiring Fair 11:30am-1pm at the Resiliency Training Campus. For more information, call (580) 442-3539/4681. Free and open to the public.

Pre-register for CYS Service MembershipRegister for Wait Lists, Pay / View StatementsEnroll in Sports, SKIES, and Special EventsPrint Tax Statements, Schedule Hourly Care Appointments

Schedule hourly care appointments

https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil

Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS)Cooper CDC May 31 – Summer Camp begins for Kindergarten children

School Age CenterMay 5 – Cinco De Mayo Celebration4-5pmMay 26 – LPS last day of schoolMay 31 – Summer Camp begins

May Special OpeningsMay 6 – Grierson CDC and School Age Center Friday Special Opening 7-11pmMay 14 – Grierson CDC Saturday Spe-cial Opening 9am-1pmMay 27 – Training Holiday School Age Services open 7am-5:30pm*CDCs, SAC, YC will be CLOSED on May 30, Memorial Day

Youth ActivitiesMay 7 – Free Mother’s Day Luncheon & Movie 11:30am-2pm. Registered youth can bring their moms in for a nice Mother’s Day luncheon and movie.

May 20 – End of School Dance 7-10pmRegistered member may bring 1 visitor.Cost - $5.

May 31 – Summer Camp begins. Must be registered by May 25.Camp Starts at 7am and ends at noon.Cost: Based on CYSS Fee Policy (In-come Category) The Youth Center opens at noon for non campers at no cost.

Missoula Children’s TheatreAlice in Wonderland

Missoula Children’s Theater (MCT), a nationally-acclaimed educational-enhancement organiza-tion focusing on children’s theater is coming with PROPS (Plays, Recitals, Orchestration, Plays and Stagecraft) to Fort Sill for a week long Theatre experience from June 13 through June 18.

performances, recitals, orchestration, plays & stagecraft

In response to the Army Family Covenant (AFC), Child, Youth & School (CYS) Services has created PROPS, a program that offers on-stage performing arts experiences before a live audience. PROPS provides Army Garrisons world-wide with workshops for 6-18 year-old children and youth covering all aspects of the theater, to include auditioning, role playing, stage craft, makeup, sound design, as well as costume and set design.

PROPS is supported by Missoula Children’s Theater (MCT), a nationally-acclaimed educational-enhancement organization. MCT supplies their expertise in theatrical education to each Garrison participating in PROPS. MCT, whose mission is the development of life skills in young people through participation in the performing arts, is already an entity familiar to Army Families around the world.

The goal of PROPS is to develop life skills in young people through participation in the performing arts.Two professionals from the Mis-soula Children’s Theater staff (MCT) will provide workshops for 5-18 year old children and youth covering all aspects of the theater, to include auditioning, role play-ing, stage craft, makeup, sound design, as well as costume and set design. The end of the week will culminate with the production “Alice in Wonderland.”

Interested children and youth are chosen to participate in PROPS by auditioning before the MCT staff. After selection the youth must commit to: five days of 4 hour practices Monday through Friday and an on stage performance. Depending on selections, children may not be required to attend all practices during the four hours. Workshops will be between 10am-2:30pm, two rehearsal sessions are scheduled each day with a 30 minute snack break. Youth who would like to learn and have fun during this week-long event must be registered at Parent Central Services, 4700 Mow Way Road, or register online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/sillcyms.html prior to the Monday auditions. Audition registration will begin May 2. For more infor-mation call at (580) 442-4831.

Teens, 15-18 years old, can get valuable work experience and workforce prepara-tion training through the Fort Sill Youth Center. The Hired! Apprenticeship Program gives participants an oppor-tunity to explore secondary education options and work with an assigned men-tor in one of many career interest areas. Teens gain valuable experience and training and are better equipped with the skills needed for a highly-competitive job market. Apprenticeship terms are 12-weeks long and are available in many job fields including Information Tech-nology, Sports Management, Automotive Technology and Recreation Manage-ment. A cash award is possible for those who complete the term. The summer term runs May 21-Aug. 13 and the ap-plication deadline is May 2. Teens must be registered with CYSS to be eligible to participation in the Hired! Appren-ticeship Program. For more information or an application, visit the web page at http://www.sillmwr.com/hired.html, or call (580) 442-5407 or email at [email protected].

Nye LibraryMay. 4, 11, 18, 25 – Storytime at 11am on Wednesdays. Listen to a great story and make a craft!

May. 4, 11, 18, 25 – Kid’s Book Club 4:30-5:30pm on Wednesdays. For chil-dren in grades 3-6. Children who enjoy reading and discussing literature with others, should join us at the weekly book

club. Participants take their turn read-ing out loud and then ask questions and discuss what they have read. We also make a craft!May. 5, 12, 19, 26 – Storytime at 2pm on Thursdays. Listen to a great story and make a craft! Program will be the same as the Wednesday Storytime.

May 7 – Mother-Child Tea Party 10amKids of all ages! Do something special for Mom for Mother’s Day by taking her to a Mother-Child Tea Party to enjoy some light refreshments, make a special gift, and spend time with Mom. Supplies are limited to 50 individuals so don’t forget to register at the circulation desk. Registration begins in April.

May. 8 – Book Club 2-4pm, discussing “The Creature from Jekyl Island” by G. Edward Griffin. Snacks and drinks are provided!

May 14 – Saturday Matinee 1-3pmShowing the movie “The Second Jungle Book” (PG) based on the book by Lou-ise Fitzhugh. A guardian must remain with children under 8 years old when the movie rating is PG or higher.

May. 20 – Puppet Theatre at 11amJoin us for some songs, a great puppet drama, and a craft!

Mother-ChildTea Party

Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Nye Library

Outdoor Pool Schedule

QUINETTE POOLlocated at

501 Quinette Rd.(behind the Patriot Club)

Mon. - Tue. CLOSEDWed. - Fri. 1pm - 8pmSat. - Sun. 1pm - 8pm

SPRAY PARKlocated at

Fort Sill Blvd. & King Rd.

Mon. CLOSEDTues. 12pm - 8pmWeds. - Sun. 10am - 8pm

GERONIMO POOLlocated at

5486 Honeycutt Rd.(next to Patriot Estates)

Mon. - Tue. 1pm - 8pmWed. - Thur. CLOSEDFri. - Sun. 1pm - 8pm

POOLS & SPRAY PARK OPEN MAY 27!For more information, contact the

Aquatics Manager at (580) 442-6200.

AT YOUR LOCAL POOL

Arena Paintball Pro, Lawton, OKGet out and get moving with family and friends!

Cost: $20/person

March 19, April 16, May 14

9am - 5pm

(Gear rental, field fees, 500 paint rounds)

*Must be over the age of 10

Registration ends two days

before the trip date

Family & MWROutdoor SpringPrograms

Family & MWROutdoor SpringPrograms

Sign up today at the RecPlex (580) 355-8270 or at LETRA (580) 442-5858.

Boaters Safety ClassBoaters Safety ClassBoaters Safety Class

March 12, April 9, May 14at the Fort Sill Conference Center

9 a.m.

July 9 at LETRA9 a.m.

Registration ends Mar 4. For more information, call (580) 442-3575

Port Aransas, TXMar 25, 8am - Mar 27, 8pm

$185 (includes transportation, 8 hour �shing trip, and lodging) Participants are responsible for food & $16 �shing license.

Port Aransas, TXMar 25, 8am - Mar 27, 8pm

Dust off the camping gear and pitch your tent at LETRA for the first ever Family Campout. Camping has never been better with tons of activities to keep the family busy like arts and crafts, archery, canoeing, geocaching and more.$5/person (includes activities, tent site, and a light breakfast)

May 14-15, Saturday, 1pm - Sunday, 12pmFood and drinks will be available on site for purchase.

Turner Falls State Park, Davis, OK

Spend the day at this adventurous

family-friendly destination & enjoy activities

May 27, 8am-4pm Cost: $12

Registration ends 2 days before the trip date.

Travel south for a day of awesome rides,

great shows, and incredible attractions.

Cost: $34/person (includes admission

ticket and transportation)May 21, 8am-11pm Registration ends on the Thursday

before the trip date.

Paddling, at LETRABeat the heat and the crowds with

a morning paddle on the lake.

Come for the enjoyment on the water

or come to learn how to paddle a canoe

or a kayak.May 29, 9-11amCost: $5Registration ends day before the event.

Day of registration available if space allows.

Arlington, TX

Movies on the Beach,at LETRA

Registration ends March 4. For more info, call (580) 442-3575

Family Campout

Bring a chair or a blanket and

enjoy a family friendly movie

on the beach after the sunsets.

May 28, 8:30pm-10:30pm

Bring a chair or a blanket and

enjoy a family friendly movie

on the beach after the sunsets.

May 28, 8:30pm-10:30pm

For more info, call (580) 442-5858.

For more information, contact Lara Pattersonat (580) 442-3575 or [email protected] more information, contact Lara Pattersonat (580) 442-3575 or [email protected]

May. 21 – Summer Reading Program Kick-off 1pm. Summer is right around the corner and we have some fantastic reading opportunities for kids in June and July. Register your children birth through teen at our Summer Read-ing Program Kick-off May 21st from 1-3pm. We will have balloon animals, fun carnival games, and prizes! Regis-tration can be done anytime from May through July 21. Be on the lookout for the 8-week Summer Reading Program in May, June, and July. Parents must come in to sign the registration forms and pick up the SRP info before their children can participate in the Summer Reading Program.

May 26 – Science Explosion 4:30pmJoin us as we explore the exciting world of science. Please join us at Nye Library for some interesting discoveries and maybe even some hands on experiments!

May 31 – Teen Summer Reading Pro-gram 1pm. The first session of the Sum-mer Reading Program for teens begins May 31 from 1-2pm. Come get inspired to read for prizes, create cool crafts, and participate in neat activities.

For all the Nye Library events informa-tion, please call (580) 442-2048

ClubsMay 6 – Community Dinner at the Patriot Club, dinner begins at 6pm with cocktails starting at 5pm. The meal is free for all club members. Non-members pay $16.50, children 6-12 are $7.75 and children 5 and under are free. RSVP by the Wednesday, May 4 to [email protected] or call (580) 442-4120.

May 8 – Mother’s Day Brunch will be held at the Patriot Club. Treat mom to a scrumptious meal on her special day! The Patriot Club is offering two seating times; 11am and 12:30pm. The price is $18.50 non-members, $18 for members, $7.50 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.The meal features: shrimp boil, slow cooked roast beef, squash & zucchini, hash browns, eggs, bacon, sausage, mashed potatoes & gravy, rice, waffle station, salad station, assorted desserts, rolls and bever-ages.Reservations are required to attend and must be made by Wednesday, May 4. Call (580) 442-2020 to reserve your seats!

Credit card information will be taken at the time your reservation is booked. Reserva-tions cancelled 72 hours in advance will not be charged.

Special EventsMay 6 – Spouse-a-palooza!In honor of Fort Sill’s military spouses, MWR will host a Military Spouse Appre-ciation Night “Spouse-a-palooza” Friday, May 6 at the Patriot Club Ballroom from 6-9pm. This event is free for military spouses and includes the festivities, din-ner, a night of pampering, door prizes, and de-stressing tools. Preregistration is required. Check www.sillmwr.com for more information.

May 7 – Post-wide Garage Sale Gather up those gently worn items and sell them at the Post-wide Garage Sale or come out and hunt for that “treasure”. The event is open to the public for shop-ping. Permits to sell may be purchased by Family and MWR authorized patrons.Garage sale will be on the hardstand lot east of Bldg. 4700. Permits go on sale April 1 and are avail-able at the Outdoor Equipment Checkout Center in the RecPlex, 2502 Sheridan Road, Monday through Friday, 9am-1pm and 2-4:30pm; and Saturday 8:30am-noon. Permits are also available at Family

& MWR Headquarters, 4700 Mow-Way Road, Monday through Friday, 8am-3:30pm. Permits are $15 for anyone who would like a spot on the hardstand. For more information, call (580) 442-9480.

May 7 – Inaugural Pooch Plunge 10am-1pm. Fort Sill Family & MWR and the Fort Sill Stray Pet Facility and Vet Clinic will host the 2011 Inaugural Pooch Plunge May 7 at LETRA.The event, held during National Pet Week and Sports and Fitness Awareness Month, will include fun events for dogs and their owners. Events include: a Pooch Plunge into Lake Elmer Thomas, a Tail-wagger Swagger Fun Run/Walk, a Canine Agility Course and much more.All pets must have up-to-date vaccines and shots. Tags and collars must be worn. There is a 2-dog limit per person and owners must pick up after their pet.Participants under 18 must be accompa-nied by a parent or guardian.For more information, call (580) 442-5858 or 919-2965.

May 8 – Polo Match on the Polo FieldMore information as it becomes available.

Hunt for treasures at theSpring Garage Sale

Open to the Public!May 7, 20118 am to 2 pm

Bldg 4700 East Parking Lot

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Spring 2011 Fort SillIntramural Sports Calendar

Volley Ball March 22 March 24 March 29 May 23-26 Racquetball March 29 March 31 April 2

5K Run April 8 April 8

Golf April 26 April 28

Track May 2 May 2 May 3-5

Army 10-Miler Qualifier May 7 May 7 Softball May 10 May 12 May 17 August 8-11

Deadline Coaches Start Championship Meeting Date

Intramural sports participants must be active duty military. For more info, call (580) 442-3269/5623 or visit www.sillmwr.com

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Friday, May 20, 5pm & 7pmSweeper and Pro-Am Bowling Tournament

Saturday, May 21, 9am - 7pmPBA Regional Bowling Tournament

Sunday, May 22, 8:30am - 4pmPBA Regional Bowling Tournament Finals

PRO-AM &PBA REGIONAL TOURNAMENTSMay 20 - 22, 2011

More information will beannounced as it becomes available!

Twin Oaks Bowling Center Presents:

All events are open for public viewing.

Twin Oaks Bowling Center935 Macomb RoadFort Sill, OK 73503

(580) 442-2882

Documents

Fort Sill Family & MWR Spring Guide