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FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide
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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCHARTS & CRAFTS CONTEST
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FROM THE COVER Cover by MWR Brand Central
We appreciate our military spousesWe’re celebrating moms and military spouses this month and you can celebrate with us! For starters, see the feature article on ideas for Mother’s Day gifts, then read on about Military Spouse Appreciation Week activities.
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LEARNING & EARNING
How credit scores are calculated; read to a dog; pet-proof your home; learn to
use your new e-reader
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FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT
Find child care near your home; help your kids get fit and be strong; find special events for military spouses
FEELIN’ GOODLearn about Strong B.A.N.D.S.; accept
airfield challenge; train for triathlon; enter mud run dressed as superhero
ADVENTURESGo four-wheeling, whitewater rafting,
geocaching, fishing, kayaking, bungee jumping, horseback riding and more
FOOD & FUNEnter arts & crafts contest; enjoy bowl-ing and golf specials, great dining and good times; attend Armed Forces Day
A member of the Army band “Tuff Boxx” gets down with Tacoma Scots Pipe Band mem-bers at last year’s Armed Forces Day; living history displays and re-enactments honor our American warriors, past and present. Come see it all Saturday, May 19 at Cowan and Memorial stadiums. Read inside for complete details.
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FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family & MWR
Salute fitness, fun & military spouses
At Family and MWR, our goal is to make great entertainment and recreation options available
to you while also providing convenient, high-quality programs, such as childcare, youth services, fitness and outdoor fun.
Catch Pitbull in concert at Lewis Main Thursday, May 3 (for details, go to JBLMmwr.com), and enjoy military displays, fun, music and more at the annual Armed Forces Day celebration. Turn to page 14 for event details.
We’re kicking off Strong B.A.N.D.S. — a health and well-being cam-paign that encompasses fitness centers, instructional classes, youth sports, outdoor recreation, libraries and more. You can find all the details on page 24.
Additionally, this month, we salute our community’s military spouses. In celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Week, you’ll find special discounts and freebies just for you (page 18).
After you’ve visited one of our facilities or attended a special event, take a few minutes to share your thoughts with me at http://ice.disa.mil.
Sincerely,
William E. HarveyDirector, Family & MWR at JBLM
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Director, Family & MWR William E. Harvey
Creative director Toby Bartley
Promotions director Kelly Wetzel
Editor & graphic designer Kimberly Rowe
Writer/graphic designer Patti Jeffrey
ContributorsMary Cron and Lynn Larson
Contributing photographers
Toby Bartley, Benji Ehlers, Emiliano Hernandez, Minerva
Hohaia, Lional Kam, Marketing staff and MWR Brand Central
Send submissions to [email protected] commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Carly Michael at 253-966-2256 or 253-324-0562. The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly. All activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent FMWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorsement. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.
Visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR at JBLMmwr.com or search for Lewis-McChord MWR on Facebook.com.
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1,545 to 3,240 sf PlansGenerous Areas of Hardwood Flooring
Granite Slab Countertops in Kitchen and BathroomsStainless Steel Appliance Packages
Gas FireplacesWhite Craftsman Trim Package
FFully Landscaped Front & Back Yards with Fencing
Priced from $209,950 to $279,950
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Compete for Cash prizes against the finest artists and artisans in the U.s. army
Enter your best work in the annual competition.
Categories:
• Ceramics • Fibers and Textiles • Mixed Media
• Digital Art • Glass • Paintings
• Drawing • Metals and Jewelry • Wood
submission period: 01 May - 30 June 2012
Complete entry forms and submit digital images of work online at the contest website
https://apps.imcom.army.mil/apptraC
Contact local Arts and Crafts or Community Recreation Office for additional information.
For complete contest rules visit Family and MWR on the
web at www.armymwr.com
May 1 – June 30
For additional information, call the Lewis Main Arts & Crafts Center at 253-967-5001.
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Heroes Sports LoungeIt’s fiesta time at Heroes Sports Lounge Saturday, May 5!
Join in the fun with Cinco de Mayo food and drink specials and music starting at 8 p.m.
Heroes is located inside the Cascade Community Center, Bldg. 2400, Bitar and Division. Check out their Facebook page with the latest specials and events at Facebook.com/HeroesSportsLounge or call 253-964-0331 for more details.
Treat Mom to Mother’s Day Brunch at the clubTake Mom out to an annual favorite — Mother’s Day
Brunch Sunday, May 13 at the McChord Club. The brunch is from 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and costs $19.95
for adults, $18.95 for seniors, $10.95 for ages 6–10 and $4 for ages 5 and younger. Club members receive a $2 discount and their children ages 5 and younger are free. For seating reservations, call 253-982-5581.
The Bistro celebrates moms, tooIf you don’t want to commit to reservations, The Bistro
at Russell Landing is serving up Mother’s Day Brunch for walk-ins. Brunch is served from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and costs $15.50 for adults, $6.50 for ages 3–12 and free for ages 2 and younger. Seating is first-come, first-served; call 253-964-2813 for more information.
German Buffet’s a good deal Join us for the all-you-can-eat German Buffet at the Mc-
Chord Club — featuring international favorites that include schnitzel and bratwurst — Thursday, May 17 from 5–8 p.m. The cost is $16.95 for adults and $6.95 for children ages 4–10. Reservations are required; call 253-982-5581.
Globemaster Grill offers variety weekdaysIf you’re in the McChord neighborhood, drop by Globe-
master Grill inside the McChord Club for:•Wednesday’s“HumpDay”lunchspecial:Burgers,fries
and soda is $4 for club members, $5 for nonmembers. Served from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
•Wednesdaynight’sall-you-can-eatTacoBar,4:30–6p.m.:$3 for club members, $6 for nonmembers.
• Fridaynightdinnerinthediningareafrom5–8p.m.
Find delicious dining-out specials, treats and ideas to keep you coming back for more — all with MWR eateries at JBLM!
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Got a full plate? Great!Food & fun
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-——--——--- Exclusive McChord Club Member Specials --—-——-——-Want to become a club member and start getting in on free and discounted
meals and events? Ask for an application at the club office or visit afclubs.net.
Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Two meals for the price of one in Globemaster Grill
Wednesday, May 23 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Member Appreciation Luncheon; free for card- holders; $5 for Family membersFriday, May 18 5–8 p.m. 2-for-1 Steak Night; $14.95 for two peopleWednesdays & Fridays 5 p.m. start Bar Bingo with $800–$1,195 jackpot in Globemaster Grill Fridays 5–6 p.m. Free food in Globemaster Grill
While American Lake Community Center is closed for renovation, the McChord Club is happy to cater your parties. Call the catering manager at 253-982-5581 for more information.
For more information and to see the full Globemaster Grill menu, visit JBLMmwr.com under dining.
Battle Bean gets you goin’Gotta get your regular fill-up on
coffee? If you haven’t yet tried Battle Bean coffee, drop in a Battle Bean loca-tion and give it a shot (or two)!
Find your new hangout at one of four locations around JBLM — the Battle Bean at AFC Arena (on Liggett Ave.) and inside Stone Education Center at Lewis Main, inside the Warrior Zone at Lewis North and at McChord Field’s Café Lancelatte inside the customer service mall in Bldg. 100, Jackson Blvd.
AFC Arena’s Battle Bean coffee bar and grill is hosting a roller derby beer garden Saturday, May 19. Come out
and cheer on your favorite femmes, including our own Bettie Brigade.
For a change of pace, try out AFC Arena Battle Bean’s 16-ounce slush-iesfor$2,includingthe“Red,WhiteandBlue”slushieflavorofthemonthfeaturing cherry, wild raspberry and coconutflavors.
Hang out at Pub & Deli on Reserve weekends
Want to relax after duty hours on a UTA Reserve weekend at McChord Field? Chill out at the McChord Pub & Deli with pool tables, air hockey, big-screen TVs and Xbox Kinect. Order your favorite brew with oven-hot pizza, grilled burgers, deli sandwiches or na-chos with cheese.
For Pub & Deli hours, call the Mc-Chord Club at 253-982-5581 or the Pub & Deli at 253-982-7200.
Get whacky meal deals all through May
If you play along with celebrating nationalMay“holidays,”youcansaveon lunches at MWR eateries!
Battle Bean coffee bars • Café Lancelatte • Globemaster Grill • Cascade Community Center • Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course • Heroes Sports Lounge
• The Bistro at Russell Landing • McChord Club • The Pub & Deli • The Strike Zone Café at Bowl Arena Lanes • The Strike Zone Snack Bar at Sounders Lanes • the Warrior Zone diner
•HolyBacon-ygoodness!Tuesday, May 1 is Batman Day: Add bacon to any sandwich or burger for only 50¢ at Cascade Community Center (Lewis Main), Globemaster Grill (McChord Field) and either Strike Zone at your JBLM bowling centers.
• It’sChickenDanceDayMonday, May 14: Order any chicken burger, salad or meal and get a $1 off bounceback coupon for your next visit at any MWR eatery.
• Friday,May18isNationalPizzaParty Day: Buy a pizza at the regular price and get the second pizza half off at the Warrior Zone or The Bistro at Russell Landing (both at Lewis North).
Military spouses get free treatAre you a military spouse? Come get
your free ice cream with lunch pur-chase at Cascade Community Center May 7–11.
For more information on specials and freebies in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Week, turn to page 18.
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by Patti Jeffrey
other’s Day wasn’t meant to be senti-
mental — it was originally meant just to give mothers the recognition and honor they so deserved.
It has become not only about senti-ment but much more through the de-cades, especially now that many moms are deployed, single working parents, raising Families while their spouse is deployed, stay-at-home moms or jug-gling the demands of work, a spouse and Family.
This year, Mother’s Day is being cel-ebrated Sunday, May 13.
Do you know what you’re doing to celebrate? If not, here are some ideas from Family & MWR.
Your Arts & Crafts Centers have dreamed up some gift-giving ideas for your mom: • Signuprightawayforaspecialchil-
dren’s gift-making workshop Friday, May 11 from 3–5 p.m. at the Mc-Chord Arts & Crafts Center.
Registered children ages 8 and older will make a special Mother’s Day gift for $10 per child in the woodshop.
We can’t give away what it is, but when you call to register, you can ask — remember to keep it a secret from Mom! Registration is limited to 12 students. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. To register, call 253-982-6726 Tuesday–Saturday.•FromMay1–12, order custom matting and framing and receive a free name laser engraved on the mat.•Sendyourdeployedmom a keepsake photo pillow with her favorite photo or a new photo of the Family.•Giveheraphotonight-light that lights up the
dark with a picture of you!Call your Arts & Crafts Centers for
even more unique gift ideas for Mom. Call 253-967-5001 (Lewis Main) or 253-982-6726 (McChord Field).
You can order a photo pillow or photo nightlight from your Arts & Crafts Centers with your mom’s favorite people pictured on them. These make especially great gifts to send to deployed moms — and dads, too!
The Northwest Adventure Center is planning several May trips that just might be that unforgettable memory you’ve been waiting to find.
Sign up now for a trip to Leaven-worth’s Maifest or whitewater rafting on Mother’s Day. There’s even a horse-back-riding trip the day before. Register with WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com.
For more trips, see pages 20–23.
Eating out’s always a sure bet for celebrating Mother’s Day.
Take Mom out to an annual favorite — Mother’s Day Brunch at the Mc-Chord Club. She’ll get to choose her breakfast and lunch favorites, plus a choice of beverages.
For seating reservations and prices, call 253-982-5581.Anothergreatwaytosay“Iloveyou”
is Mother’s Day Brunch on the spacious patio overlooking American Lake at the Bistro at Russell Landing.
You don’t need to make reservations; walk-ins can come in anytime from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. For pricing details, call the Bistro at 253-964-2813.
For a relaxing new hobby, think about giving Mom golf lessons at a JBLM golf course.
Whispering Firs Golf Course at Mc-Chord Field offers either $99 beginner group lessons or individual lessons with their resident LPGA Life Master pro. Call 253-982-4927 for details.
Eagles Pride Golf Course at Lewis offers individual golf lessons with their pros, as well. Call 253-967-6522 for more information.
If Mom’s already a golfer, take advan-tage of Whispering Firs’ Mother’s Day special Sunday, May 13. Moms receive
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free greens fees, and moms with ad-vanced greens fees receive a free power cart rental.
Hope you can use one or more of these ideas to make this Mother’s Day especially happy!
Turn something ordinary into a gift
If you’re into celebrating Moth-er’s Day, then you need the secret to making Mom happy.
It’s an easy formula: Simply combine something ordinary with something extraordinary.
For instance, do something for her that she typically does for ev-eryone else, such as washing the dishes and putting them away, or vacuuming and dusting the entire house or making all the beds — you get the idea.
Then, surprise her with a day out of the ordinary. She’ll know she can leave without worry or fuss about what’s not done — since you’ve already taken care of those things!
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Spring/summer leagues give you extras
Sign up for the spring/summer leagues of your choice, with room for both adults and juniors at Sound-ers Lanes (McChord) and Bowl Arena Lanes (Lewis Main).
As a bonus, all league members can bowl three free games every day throughAug.31withaleague“freebowlingpass”atSoundersLanes.AtBowl Arena Lanes, league bowlers re-ceive one free game per day.
To sign up or for more information, call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or Bowl Arena Lanes at 253-967-4661.
Bowl in Nine-Pin No-Tap TourneyKeep your game sharp! Compete in
Sounders Lanes’ monthly Nine-Pin No-Tap Tournament series Saturday, May 12. Check in at noon.
Reserve your spot now by calling 253-982-5954.
Summer hours start at Sounders Lanes
Starting Tuesday, May 15, Sounders Lanes Bowling Center is closed Sundays and Mondays through Monday, Sept. 3.
Tuesdays to Thursdays, hours are 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, hours are 11 a.m.–midnight.
For more information, call 253- 982-5954.
Senior discounts keep ya happyHere’s good news — seniors and
retirees get 75-cent games, 75-cent shoe rentals and 75-cent coffee at Sounders Lanes Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. all summer.
At Bowl Arena Lanes, seniors get 75-cent games and 75-cent shoe rentals every Monday all day.
BOWLat Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main
and Sounders Lanes at McChord Field
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at Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Whispering Firs Golf Course and Eagles Pride Golf Course
JBLM golf courses treat you to spring/summer golf special
Play a relaxing round of 18 holes at Eagles Pride Golf Course or Whispering Firs for just $35 — includes greens fee, a shared power cart and $8 voucher to Lacey Creek Café or Habañero Mexi-can Grill. The special is valid Mondays through Fridays (excluding holidays and DONSAs) to Oct. 31, and the food voucher may be used any day through 2012.
Eagles Pride is located off I-5, exit 116. For more information, call 253-967-6522. Whispering Firs is at McChord Field off Lincoln Blvd. Call 253-982-4927 for more information.
Sign up for group golf lessons for only $99
Want to learn how to golf without intimidation? Learn the easy way with Link Up 2 Golf for adults and Golf 4 Kids for juniors at Whispering Firs Golf Course.
Group lessons cost only $99 per
person for evening instruction during the week from 5:30–7:30.
All lessons are taught by Whispering Firs’ student-centered Life Master LPGA professional.
The first group session, Link Up 2 Golf for adults, meets May 21–24. Les-sons continue throughout the summer.
Call the pro shop at 253-982-4927 for registration details and full schedule.
Get your game on at Whispering Firs’ tournaments
Enter Whispering Firs’ May tourna-ments for competitive fun with other golfers: • Perfectyourgamewiththedaily
Hole-in-One Pot tournament. Try to win the pot — paid in the form of a
tourney certificate — with your hole in one for only 50¢ a round; tee time is 7 a.m.
•GetinontheindividualMatchPlayTuesday, May 1 for $20 per golfer plus greens fees. The time varies by match. Call 253-982-4927 for sign-up details.
Take advantage of specials at Whispering Firs
Find your choice of golf specials and sales at Whispering Firs during May:•ArmedForcesDayTwilightGreens
Fees for all military golfers on Satur-day, May 19. All-day Skins Game and KPs pay only $10 per player.
•MomsreceivefreegreensfeesonMother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. Mothers with advanced greens fees receive a free power cart rental.
•Allwomen’sequipmentandapparelare on sale May 11–13, and select pro shop items are on sale May 25–28.For more info, call the pro shop at
253-982-4927.
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Water fun begins mid-MayGuess what? Even if the weather’s
not cooperating, you can still get wet at Lewis Main’s Splash Park at the AFC Commons starting Friday, May 25. The outdoor pool at McChord Field opens Memorial Day weekend, with full op-erating hours once school lets out. Let the water fun begin!
Buy or sell at flea marketThe McChord Community Center is
hostingafleamarketSaturday,May5at the Express Store parking lot, located at the parking lot across the street from the Exchange/Firestone at McChord Field. Spaces are free; set up your table and home sale items from 8–9 a.m.; sales last until 1 p.m.
For more details, call 253-982-0718.
…and we like to entertain you!
Show off your pet at ‘Pawrade’Win an award for best-looking, best
costume, most exotic, best of show and look-alike pet in McChord’s annual Pet Pawrade Saturday, May 12. Owners and pets are invited to congregate at the field across from the Exchange/Fires-tone from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Register at the Exchange or at the booth on event day. Also receive giveaways and see a military working dog demo. Call 253-982-0718 for more details.
Have fun at stroller and tot skateBring your babies, tots, preschool-
ers and grandchildren to AFC Arena, because this skate’s for you! Roll around the rink with strollers while a Family movie is playing Wednesdays, May 2 and 17 from 9–11 a.m. at AFC Arena at Lewis Main.
Also enjoy other special skate times throughout the week. Check out
the deals and hours of operation at JBLMmwr.com.
Attend Armed Forces Day Celebrate military heritage from
Roman times to the present at Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 19 starting at 9 a.m. with the Down and Dirty Mud Run. See pages 14–15 for more informa-tion or visit JBLMmwr.com.
Skate Plaza’s a blast From the action we’ve seen, the new
skate plaza at AFC Commons is popular with“kids”ofallages!Ifyouhaven’ttried it out yet, come on out on your bike, roller blades and boards.
It’s located on Liggett Ave. behind AFC Arena, adjacent to the water park.
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Enter digital photos of your best works into the 2012 Army
Arts & Crafts contest
You’ve worked on some amazing creative projects, now let your ar-tistic pride shine!
Enter your works through June 30 in the 2012 Army Arts and Crafts Contest to compete for cash prizes.
Artwork may be submitted in the following categories: ceram-ics, wood, fibers and textiles, glass, metals and jewelry, mixed media, drawing, painting and digital art.
For more information and to submit your entry online, visit https://apps.imcom.army.mil/AP-PTRAC (you must have a valid Army Knowledge Online login and password to visit the site).
For complete rules, visit Family and MWR online at armymwr.com.
…and we like to entertain you!
Volunteer for BOSS, join in good times
No matter what military branch you serve at JBLM, when you get involved with Better Opportunities for Single Service members, you not only make a difference in your community, you earn your way toward promotions and experience fun times with your peers.
Plan to attend BOSS’s monthly installa-tion meeting Tuesday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. at Nelson Rec Center (Lewis Main) and get lots of info on what’s happening and how to join in (if you can’t make it, the next meeting is Tuesday, June 5). Some events coming up are:•Grillinghotdogsandburgersforthe
Northwest Adventure Center’s Open house and Yard Sale Saturday, May 12. Visit JBLMmwr.com for details.
•NewRepTrainingandBrigadeRep
Meeting Tuesday, May 15.For more information about BOSS
and how to get involved, send an email to [email protected] or ask your unit rep. Also“like”BOSS’sFacebookpage
at Facebook.com/BOSSJBLM for up-dates on events, meetings and upcom-ing opportunities.
Watch free weekend movies at McChord
When’s a good time to go out to the movies? Anytime they’re free!
See newly released DVDs at the Mc-Chord Theater before they hit the rental stores.
Movies show every weekend in Bldg. 1120 Jackson Blvd. (across the street from Sounders Lanes).
Saturday movies show at 4 and 7 p.m. The Sunday movie runs at 4 p.m. Concessions are available for purchase inside the lobby.
To see what’s playing, visit JBLMmwr.com under McChord Theater.
Photos: Opposite page, bottom left, McChord Community Center’s flea market sellers negotiate prices with treasure seekers. Bottom right, the new JBLM Skate Plaza is a hit with trick bikers, roller bladers and skateboarders.
This page: Top left, BOSS’s annual Single Service Member Day is dedicated to having fun. Top right, a budding artist shows off a new watercolor at McChord Field’s Arts & Crafts Center.Flea market and Arts & Crafts Center photo by MWR Marketing staff; skate plaza photo by Emiliano Hernandez, BOSS Single Service member Day by Lional Kam.
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By Kimberly Rowe
oin the JBLM community in celebrating Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 19 at Cowan and
Memorial stadiums. The festivities be-gin at 10 a.m. and last until 6 p.m., with plenty of entertainment, exhibits, food and fun for people of all ages.
At 8 a.m. avid walkers may begin the 10K Volksmarch sponsored by the JBLM Outdoor Recreation Program; turn to page 21 for more information.
If you enjoy watching sports, be sure to catch the women’s football game — the Everett Reign of the Independent Women’s Football League takes on the
Tacoma Trauma of the Women’s Foot-
ball Alliance. Check out the Q&A with
Billy Russo, the coach and owner of the
Reign, at right.
There are modern-day military dis-
plays for children and adults to explore,
as well as demonstrations and re-enact-
ment battles scheduled throughout day.
Travel back in time with the Civil War
Battle at 1 p.m.
Plus, the Tacoma Scots Pipe Band
returns to Armed Forces Day. The mu-
sical group includes Scottish pipers,
drummers and dancers who honor
a long history of symbolism. The
performers hold tradition in the high-
est, traveling the region playing the
music of inspiration. They are playing
at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
You can see clowns, stilt walkers, jug-
glers, magicians, musicians and more
strolling through the crowd for roving
entertainment.
Be sure to stop by the stage for more
entertainment — the schedule includes
Paul and Elizabeth Stierle at 10 a.m.
(they’re also the emcees for the day),
Foggy Bottom Dixieland Jazz at noon,
Swing Set at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and 2nd
Edition & the Rangers at 4 p.m.
There is also a variety of games, rides
and entertainment for kids, and food,
information and trinket booths for
everyone.
For details about the event, includ-
ing a full schedule and gate access
information, call 253-477-4299 or visit
JBLMmwr.com.
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celebrate Armed Forces Day
What prompted you to get involved with the JBLM Armed Forces Day celebration?We originally wanted to do a scrimmage game with the Tacoma Trauma, and they suggested playing on Armed Forces Day since they have some players who are in the military. We thought, “What would be better than being able to celebrate with the men and women of the Armed Forces by playing a football game?”
What got you started in the sport?I got involved with women’s football in 2007 with the Seattle Majestics. Once I saw the excitement it brought to the women, I wanted to coach it more. I love the challenge. I’ve always been the type of coach who believes that it doesn’t matter if it’s a man or a woman who plays sports. I’m here to coach. It’s my passion.
What’s a common trait you see in your players and what’s needed in a woman to succeed in football?The most common thing I’ve noticed with the women who are
Q&A with Billy Russo of the Everett Reigninvolved with this sport is that they have heart. You have to have a different mindset when you play football. If you have the “3 Ds,” de-sire, determination and dedication, then you can do most anything.
What should a spouse or adult Family member do if they’re inter-ested in getting involved?We love it when a spouse or Family member wants to get involved. It shows they support the women in this game. We already have a few spouses and/or Family members getting involved with our team in some sort of capacity. When we have a player tell us they have someone who wants to help out, we simply get in touch with them and see how they would like to be involved. We try to get them involved in one way or another, whether it’s at a practice, event or on game day. It shows that we are not only about football but about being Family. That’s what a football team is at the end of the day — one big Family.See more from Coach Russo and information about many of the Armed Forces Day entertainers in the May 18 Northwest Guardian.
Photos from left to right:Eric Haines will impress with his juggling and comedy show.
Check out military displays and demonstrations.Kids will be amazed by stilt dancer Janet Rayor’s height.
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Family & the homefront
By Kimberly Rowe
If you’re looking for a childcare op-tion close to home and you live off the installation in Pierce or Thurston counties, Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood may be the answer for your Family.
ACCYN partners with local child care providers, both in centers and homes, and ensures they maintain the quality one would expect from on-base child development centers.
The program started at JBLM six years ago as a pilot to assist Families with theirchildcareneeds.“Therewasexcessdemandforchildcareatthetime,”saysCourtney Turnley, ACCYN community based manager. The program allows Fami-lies to have care close to base while they’re on the waiting list for on-base care and also serves as a viable option for Families who choose off-base care, she continues.
Turnley is responsible for recruit-ing partners — there are currently six centers and 10 homes in Pierce County
Affordable, quality & convenient services for your FamilyFind child care near your home with Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood, Family Child Care programs
Get active with summer sports & skills camps
What comes to mind when you hear Child, Youth
& School Services?
GET FIT, BE STRONG!The Army’s dedicated special youth sports program is designed to help keep children strong and fit as their parents protect and serve.
Sign up at Parent Central Services (Bldg. 2295 at Lewis Main or inside the McChord CYSS Gateway Center, Bldg. 560) or use WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com. For a list of registration requirements and a full summer sports calendar (costs and important dates), visit JBLMmwr.com/cys.
Registration opens early May for:• Flag football• Cheerleading• CYSS & Challenger soccer camps• Scholar athlete camp
• Start Smart camps• Volleyball camp• First Swing golf camps• SOWA softball
and five centers and three homes in Thurston County — and ensuring they maintain quality standards.
Families can rest assured the ACCYN homes and centers are not only high-quality options but affordable as well.
Turnley checks in on the locations unannounced three times per year in the beginning phases of working toward accreditation (the same high accreditation standards you see in CDCs at JBLM). It takes two years to get accredited, and ACCYN locations keep portfolios and work with the commu-nity-based manager toward that goal. Locations are checked on unannounced at least quarterly while in the self-study phase or after receiving accreditation.
As far as cost goes, you may initially see high out-of-pocket expenses, but it all depends on how quickly you submit (and have approved) your fee assistance paperwork to the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. Once the paperwork
isapproved—“Wecanhelpwiththeprocess,”saysTurnley.It’sonlineandrequires an LES, birth certificate, spouse LESorschoolschedule,and“theremust be a need for more than 16 hours* ofcareperweek...”—thecostfor ACCYN is pretty close to on-base costs.
NACCRRA pays the difference directly to the ACCYN provider. Additionally, providers receive quality-improvement funds.“Weworkwiththeproviderstohelp them decide how to spend their quality-improvementfunds,”Turnleysays.“Anymoneyspentmustbeusedtoobtainormaintainaccreditation.”
For more information or for an ACCYN referral, call 253-477-4179 or visit JBLMmwr.com.
* If you need less than 16 hours of careper week, use on-base hourly care. Hourly care is provided at centers at JBLM, and children must be registered with CYSS. Call 253-966-CYSS for registration requirements and information on making reservations.
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Is Family Child Care right for you?Family Child Care provides an in-
home childcare option for JBLM Fami-lies. Children are cared for in JBLM homes by providers who have received the same training as child development center staffers. Field trips and activities, like March’s FCC Safety Education Day (event recap online), ensure your child is cared for in a fun learning environ-ment. If you think FCC is right for your Family, call 253-967-3039 for details.
Additionally, the FCC program provides a rewarding job opportunity. You can work from home and earn up to $2,000 per month. The next orienta-tion is Tuesday, May 15 and provisional classes are May 21–25, 28–29. Pick up an application in Bldg. 2013B, N. 3rd St. and Pendleton at Lewis Main.
Strum and dance your way to fun SKIESUnlimited is proud to announce
music classes! Learn guitar, drums, bass guitar, song writing and voice.
Affordable, quality & convenient services for your FamilyFind child care near your home with Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood, Family Child Care programs
Other summer classes include week-long preschool and fairy-tale ballet camps, as well as preschool princess camp.
Check out the most up-to-date offerings and enroll via WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com/cys. The last day to sign up is the fourth Friday of the month.
Share your talent and expertise as an instructor! For details, call 253-966-3539.
Quality daddy-daughter timeYou’re invited to a Father-Daughter
Dance Saturday, May 19 at the Lewis Main Teen Zone. Enjoy dancing, snacks
and refreshments from 6:30–9 p.m. The free event is hosted by the Middle School BGCA Torch Club of the Teen Zone. Open to CYSS-registered Fami-lies. Pre-registration required by Tues-day, May 8; call 253-967-4441.
Show off your talent, teens!Teens are invited to showcase their
talent in TNT (Teens ‘N Talent) Friday, May 25, 6 p.m. Participants must be in grades 6–12 and registered with CYSS. Sign up to participate by Tuesday, May 15. For details, call 253-967-4441.
What comes to mind when you hear Child, Youth
& School Services?
CYS Services is hosting open house events for Families to see the buildings and learn about the programs. Whether you have a preschooler, school-age student or a teen, there’s an event for you. Check out the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com for more information.
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MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATIONIt's Military Spouse Appreciation Week
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Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 11Enjoy free soft-serve ice cream with purchase of lunch at the Cascade Com-munity Center at Lewis Main.
Monday, May 7 through Wednesday, May 9Relax with a free cup of coffee of the day with your purchase of a muffin at Battle Bean Coffee.
Tuesday, May 8 through Thursday, May 10Take advantage of a spouses’ golf spe-cial — a four-person, 30-minute lesson and nine holes is just $20 per spouse at JBLM golf courses. To schedule your les-son, call 253-967-6522 (Eagles Pride) or 253-982-4927 (Whispering Firs).
Tuesday, May 8Head to Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main or Sounders Lanes at McChord Field for two free games of bowling, including shoe rental.
Thursday, May 10Attend a cookie social at Lewis Main’s Waller Hall, 1–3 p.m.
Friday, May 11Eat a complimentary breakfast at the Exchange food court at Lewis Main. Breakfast is served 8:30–9:30 a.m.
It's Military Spouse Appreciation Week
during deployments, field exercises and other long separations. As a thank you for your never-ending support to your Family’s hero, Joint Base Lewis-McChord is celebrating you, the military spouses in our community.
Military Spouse Appreciation Week is May 7–11, and there are specials and events planned in your honor at JBLM. We hope you take advantage of them, and thank you for your service.
Y ou keep the home light burning
In continued support of military spouses, youth and Families, Army Community Service offers various seminars and workshops to assist you with the curve balls of military life. Whether you’d like to learn more about the military lifestyle and community, how to handle deployments or how to be an even better parent, ACS has a seminar or program for you.
Army Family Team Building provides a sense of communityIf you’re a new Army spouse, Army Family Team Building can provide you a crash
course. Learn everything from how to read an LES to what all the acronyms mean. The next Level I class is Tuesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 9 from 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn leadership skills and more in Levels II and III. The next Level III class is Tuesday, May 22 through Thursday, May 24 from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
To register for classes or for childcare information, call 253-967-AFTB.
Prepare for an upcoming deployment and reunionThe Mobilization and Deployment Office has a schedule of classes to prepare
you for a deployment or reunion and also offers many Family-oriented classes to help children with the stressors of long separations from a parent.
Predeployment Workshop Get the tools to help better prepare you for an upcom-ing deployment at the Predeployment Workshop. Discuss budgeting, emotions, how to prepare children, Red Cross, Care Teams, communication and more. Choose from Thursday, May 10, 10–11:30 a.m. and Tuesday, May 15, 6–7:30 p.m.
Children and Deployment Workshop is designed to help parents minimize stress, enhance resiliency and ensure the well-being of children during deployments. Learn how to tell children about a deployment, possible reactions they may have and get suggestions on how to handle situations that may arise. Upcoming work-shops are Wednesday, May 16, 6–7 p.m. and Monday, May 21, 1–2 p.m.
Resiliency training for couples & spouses encourages those who have deployed before to talk to Service members and spouses who haven’t, to better prepare them. The goal is provide resiliency skills and to build accurate expectations about events and reactions that occur during deployments. Sessions are Sunday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 22; both are 6–8 p.m.
Reunion workshop If your Service member is coming home, prepare by attending a Reunion Workshop Monday, May 7, 1–2:30 p.m. or Wednesday, May 23, 6–7:30 p.m. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of the reunion process and how to make it successful for all concerned.
All workshops are at the ACS Annex, Bldg. 2166 at Lewis Main. For more in-formation or to register, call 253-967-8430. Free child care may be available for certain classes at Clarkmoor Hourly Care Center (call 253-966-2490).
Great learning and support options
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From forested trails to raging whitewater rapids to the relaxing waters of the Sound, you have dozens of options to get outside and feel the sun. The North-west Adventure Center’s Outdoor Recreation Program will get you outside and loving it! Sign up for a trip today and explore the Evergreen State with experi-enced outdoor guides.
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Adventures
FOUR-WHEELING–WHITEWATER RAFTING–KAYAKING
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Armed Forces Day Volksmarch Volks-march registration and walk begins at 8 a.m. at Carey Theater, next to Cow-an Stadium at Lewis Main. There will be 5K and 10K routes for the Volks-march Saturday, May 19, so come out and walk for points or just for fun. Anyone may walk for free; minimal fees will be charged for stamps and patches.
ATV adventure Capitol Forest Get ready for an exciting ride in Capitol Forest! Learn the basics of safe ATV rid-ing while riding through miles of trails. Distance: 15+ miles; ride time: 3–4 hours; difficulty: beginner. Minimum age: 16 ($100)
Bike Repair 101 This class designed for beginners will go over simple things you may need to know if you’re out rid-ing your bike and something happens.
Bring your bike or learn on one of ours Wednesday, May 23. This clinic will teach the skills to be prepared for most trail side repairs and problems. ($15) You’ll learn to:
•Buildapre-tripandpost-tripchecklistfor bike maintenance
•Makefrontandrearbrakeadjust-ments
•Lubeandmaintainyourbike
•Identifyallthepartsofthebikeandwhat they do
•Changeaflattire
•Repairachainifitbreaks
•Packthetoolsandaccessoriesyou’llneed to have with you on the trail
Bottom fishing Get out on open water Saturday, May 26 or Sunday, June 3 and start hauling in fish! Head out where rockfish and lingcod are always plenti-ful. ($130)
Bungee jumping Head to the base of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off the highest bungee bridge in the country Saturday, May 19. A full 20 stories high, the private bridge is nestled in an emerald forest above a sparkling river. If adrenaline is what you crave, you won’t be disappointed! Trip fee includes transportation, two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club T-shirt. Minimum weight: 90 lbs. ($135)
Geocaching adventure Geocaching is oftendescribedasa“gameofhigh-techhide-and-seek,”whereyouuseaGPSto find caches that someone hid. In the Sunday, May 20 seminar, you’ll learn how to use a GPS to navigate to the cachesandthen“seek”localcaches.($35; ages 0–12: $10)
Whitewater rafting Take a trip down the beautiful Wenatchee River Satur-day, May 26 or Saturday, June 9. Put in near the unique Bavarian town of Leavenworth, and paddle through the exciting class III rapids. No rafting ex-perience necessary. Minimum age: 12 ($65; group rates are available)
Sea kayak Ketron Island Get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life with a enjoyable kayak trip! Paddlers of all levels will love this trip that starts at Solo Point and circumnavigates Ketron Island in a few hours. Join us Wednes-day, June 2. Minimum age: 12 ($40)
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Hike Twin Falls This 4-mile hike takes you through the lush for-ests of Twin Falls State Park. The highlights of this trail are two waterfall-viewing platforms. Be sure to bring your camera, lunch and plenty of water for the trail Sunday, May 20. ($35)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe, a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park, for a two-hour guided afternoon horseback ride Saturday, June 9. No experience is necessary. Minimum age: 7 ($80)
Introduction to mountain biking Come on an instructional ride designed for beginners Sunday, June 3. Spend the day learning the basics while getting plenty of time to work on your newfound skills. Minimum age: 12 ($35)
Nisqually inflatable kayak float Explore this local treasure from an
excitingbuteasytopaddleinflatablekayak Saturday, June 2. ($40)
Northwest Trek Explore the park, which is home to more than 200 North American animals, on Sun-day, May 27. See bighorn sheep, caribou, beaver and grizzly bear from the 55-minute tram tour, and enjoy hands-on learning experi-ences. ($30; ages 5–12: $21; 3–4: $18; 0–2: $5)
Sea kayak Hope Island On Sunday, May 27, travel from Arcadia in the Totten Inlet to Hope Island where we’ll eat lunch. Deer can be seen on the island, and seals have been spotted resting in the channel. Dif-ficulty: beginner; distance: 3 miles; paddle time: 2.5 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($40)
Sul Duc Hot Springs Head to the Olympic National Forest to take a soak in the Sul Duc Hot Springs Sunday, June 3. There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
Armed Forces Day Volksmarch Saturday, May 19
Bungee jumping Saturday, May 19 $135 Minimum weight: 90 lbs.
Hike Twin Falls Sunday, May 20 $35
Geocaching adventure Sunday, May 20 $35 Ages 0–12: $10
Bike Repair 101 Wednesday, May 23 $15
Westport bottom fishing Saturday, May 26 $130
Whitewater rafting Saturday, May 26 $65 Minimum age: 12
Sea kayak Hope Island Sunday, May 27 $40 Minimum age: 12
Northwest Trek Sunday, May 27 $30 Ages 5–12: $21; 3–4: $18; 0–2: $5
Sea kayak Ketron Island Saturday, June 2 $40 Minimum age: 12
Nisqually inflatable kayak float trip Saturday, June 2 $40
Westport bottom fishing Sunday, June 3 $130
Introduction to mountain biking Sunday, June 3 $35 Minimum age: 12
Sul Duc Hot Springs Sunday, June 3 $50 Ages 4–12: $40; 0–3: $25
Horseback riding Saturday, June 9 $80 Minimum age: 7
Whitewater rafting Saturday, June 9 $65 Minimum age: 12
ATV adventure in Capitol Forest Sunday, June 10 $100 Minimum age: 16
Survival class Sunday, June 10 $25 Minimum age: 7
Visit Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market Sunday, June 10 $40 Ages 4–12: $34; 0–3: $15
More info: 253-967-6263 • JBLMmwr.com Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule subject to change without notice. Gear and transportation included unless otherwise stated. Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwr.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations upon registration for the trips. Group rates and private trips available. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you all about the great recreation and adventures options in the area.
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and one freshwater pool. Temperatures
vary between the pools allowing you
to find the perfect one to relax and
soak in. Each mineral pool is drained
and cleaned nightly for the health and
safety of all guests. ($50; ages 4–12:
$40; ages 0–3: $25)
Survival class Do you enjoy the Ever-
green State’s outdoor opportunities? If
you do anything outdoors, you should
have a few basic survival skills. Come
learn how to find shelter in the rainfor-
est. You’ll leave with new skills and a
mini-survival kit Sunday, June 10. Time:
4 hours. Minimum age: 7 ($25)
Visit Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market Head to Seattle to visit two
hotspots Sunday, June 10. The Seattle
Aquarium is full of amazing local ex-
hibits, a visiting Harbor seal and many
things to see and touch. Pike Place
Market has unique food and shops
to wander through. Admission to the
aquarium included. ($40; ages 4–12:
$34; 0–3: $15)
This summer will be an exciting year for the beach at Shoreline Park, starting with a new location of the swimming area. This fresh new swim area will be more accommodat-ing to JBLM Families and will include a larger shallow section (2 feet deep) as well as a larger school-age area (4 feet deep). Although the swimming area will only have moved 200 feet to the left of the changing area, it’ll make a big difference to Families and Service members.
The beach at Shoreline Park will open Saturday, May 26 and have limited hours through Tuesday, June 19 — Monday through Friday, 3:30–7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, noon–7:30 p.m. Starting Wednesday, June 20, it will be open daily noon–7:30 p.m.
For McChord Pool swimming information, see page 25.
SHORELINE PARK BEACH
Learn, prepare with hunter safety education course Learn the safe handling of hunting equipment, the importance of wildlife
management and more at the Hunter Safety Education Course (it’s mandatory to hunt in the state). Choose from these upcoming sessions: May 14–19 and June 18–23. The class runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 6–9 p.m. and begins at 8 a.m. Saturday. Register through the state at http://my.register-ed.com. A payment of $10 will be due at the first class.
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Are you up to the challenge to get ‘STRONG’?Take the Airfield Challenge
Do you think you can run (or walk) the most miles around Gray Army Airfield? If so, step up and take the challenge!
The Airfield Challenge runs May 1–31 and is part of the Army’s Strong B.A.N.D.S. fitness and well-being campaign, the goal of which is to energize and inspire every-one in the community to live a healthy lifestyle.
You may already make your way around GAAF as part of your regular fitness rou-tine. Or maybe you’re looking for a new route for your exercise. The GAAF loop is 4.3 miles, and participating is easy.
To take the challenge, sign up at Soldiers Field House (Bldg. 3236, 2nd Division and Handrich at Lewis Main) and then stop by each week during the month of May to report your laps/miles around GAAF for the week.
All participants’ names and miles will be displayed at Solders Field House. The three participants with the most miles each week will be spotlighted. Awards will be given to the overall top three participants at the end of the challenge.
For more information on the Airfield Challenge, call 253-966-0635.
For details about the Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign and a list of other events, see page 26.
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MAY IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH • MAY IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH • MAY IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH
SPORTSMadigan Nurse's Run 10 MAYAqua AerobicsLap SwimmingAir Field Run ChallengeSFH Dodgeball Tournament 31 MAYBench Press Contest 5 MAYMcVeigh Racquetball Tourney 1-15 MAYMcVeigh Functional FitnessMcVeigh Boxing ClassesWilson Fitness ClassesMcChord Fitness ClassesFitness Trainer visitsSheridan Fitness Classes
OUTDOOR RECREATIONMountain Biking 5 MAYSea Kayaking 6 MAY Whitewater Rafting 13 MAYTwin Falls Hike 20 MAYSea Kayak Hope Island 27 MAY
LIBRARIESFitness & Health Booksat Grandstaff
CYS SERVICESGet Fit to Be StrongJump Rope 5 MAY HEALTH & WELLNESS Micro Fit Analysis (Wilson)Gait Analysis (Wilson)and more
OUTDOOR RECREATIONMountain Biking 5 MAYSea Kayaking 6 MAY Whitewater Rafting 13 MAYTwin Falls Hike 20 MAYSea Kayak Hope Island 27 MAY
LIBRARIESFitness & Health Booksat Grandstaff
CYS SERVICESGet Fit to Be StrongJump Rope 5 MAY HEALTH & WELLNESS Micro Fit Analysis (Wilson)Gait Analysis (Wilson)and more
Celebrate 20 years of Triple Threats with a swim, bike ride and run!
The folks at Sports, Fitness and Aquatics are feverishly working to make this year’s Triple Threat Triathlon Series — the 20th annual series at JBLM — special. While the details aren’t public yet, what you can count on is a great race. The tri-athlon series consists of a half-mile swim (or a 250-meter swim, you choose), a 15-mile bike and a 3-mile run, one right after the other.
You can do it as an individual elite athlete, an age group athlete or a re-lay team. You may have thought that everyone wants to race as a relay team (where each member does one
leg of the race), but more individuals
do the entire race all by themselves.
If you haven’t started training
already, get started. The swim section
is the hardest, especially if you’re not
aswimmer.“That’swhyweadded
the250-meterswim,”saysMinerva
Hohaia, Triple Threat Triathlon Series
coordinator. Get swimming, then
work on logging some mileage on
your bike and in your running shoes.
Don’t be a weekend warrior and try
to do the race without any training.
The Triple Threat Triathlon Series
will be at Shoreline Park on Ameri-
can Lake Saturdays, June 16, July 21
and Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. There will be
door prizes, plus awards for the top three finishers in each age group.
20th annual Triple Threat Triathlon Series
Minerva Hohaia
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Are you up to the challenge to get ‘STRONG’?
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Mud, mud everywhere! Thick brown mud gets in your eyes, your mouth and your hair — it gets everywhere.
DOWN AND DIRTY MUD RUN
Not participating? Everyone is invited to come out and watch. Volunteers are
welcome; call 253-967-4768.
Register with WebTrac at JBLMmwr.
com. To guarantee your race T-shirt and
JBLM access pass (for civilian athletes)
sign up by noon Tuesday, June 5. Pre-registration closes at noon Thursday, June 14. Limited day-of-race registra-tion will be available, and all events are limited to 300 participants.
The satisfaction of completing a triathlon is really what draws an athlete to take on the challenge. Not everyone can do it, the question is, can you?
Tie on your superhero cape for the Down & Dirty Mud Run
Get in touch with your inner-super-
hero and be ready to get dirty for the Sat-
urday, June 30 Down & Dirty Mud Run!
Dress up as a superhero — last year,
Zero and Zena, Warrior Princess got down
and dirty, so have fun with your costume.
The theme for the Aug. 4 race is car-
toon characters, so put on your think-
ing cap and get dirty plan to get muddy
at both races!
Soldiers Field House is the place to be
on race day from 7:30 a.m.–noon. These
events will be like no other —plan on
staying awhile and enjoying the post-
race festivities. Don’t worry, you’ll be
able to hose off the mud.
Come join us at the dirtiest run in
town! Register at JBLMmwr.com (with
WebTrac) by noon Tuesday, June 19 to
guarantee a JBLM access pass and race
T-shirt. Volunteers are welcome; for
more information, call 253-967-4768.
Lifeguards needed at JBLM JBLM Aquatics is looking to hire wa-
ter safety instructors and leadlifeguards for the summer swimming season. Starting pay is $9.75 per hour. Visit usajobs.gov for listings, and call 253-967-5390 for information.
Summer swimming at McChordThe McChord Pool will open Satur-
day, May 26. Swim daily from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Due to new federal regula-tions, the wading pool will not be open for the summer; we apologize for the inconvenience. Summer swim lessons will start July 9; register July 2–6. Visit JBLMmwr.com for more information.
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SPORTSMadigan Nurse's Run MAY 10Aqua AerobicsLap SwimmingAir Field Run ChallengeSFH Dodgeball Tournament MAY 31Bench Press Contest MAY 5McVeigh Racquetball Tourney MAY 1-15McVeigh Functional FitnessMcVeigh Boxing ClassesWilson Fitness ClassesMcChord Fitness ClassesFitness Trainer visitsSheridan Fitness Classes
OUTDOOR RECREATIONMountain Biking MAY 5 Sea Kayaking MAY 6 Whitewater Rafting MAY 13Twin Falls Hike MAY 20 Sea Kayak Hope Island MAY 27
LIBRARIESFitness & Health Booksat Grandstaff
CYS SERVICESGet Fit - Be StrongJump Rope MAY 5 HEALTH & WELLNESS Micro Fit Analysis (Wilson)Gait Analysis (Wilson)and more
OUTDOOR RECREATION
LIBRARIESFitness & Health Booksat Grandstaff
CYS SERVICESGet Fit - Be Strong
HEALTH & WELLNESS Micro Fit Analysis (Wilson)Gait Analysis (Wilson)and more
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Find balance, activity, nutrition, determination and strength at these Strong B.A.N.D.S. events
By Lynn Larson, RN, MAI am continually amazed at all the resources available with a push of a button.
What I find difficult is finding these resources among the maze of apps, websites and videos. Here are some of my favorites:
Fooducate is a free app for iPhones and Androids. I believe this app has had the biggest impact in improving my overall health. You simply scan or enter a food item into the database to get the pros and cons. It also provides links for further informa-tion about the processing of foods. The best part of this app is the “alternative” but-ton. When you click on “alternatives,” it brings up similar food items that have higher overall nutritional values. You can also request daily emails.
Fast Food Calorie Lookup is another free app that can be a diet lifesaver. You can easily bring up any fast food outlet and scroll through menus for caloric value.
Myfitnesspal not only allows you to keep an accurate food journal, but you can click on your daily nutritional intake and assess your vitamin and mineral intake. I find keeping a food journal is the best way for me to lose weight. With this app, I have the benefit of checking if I’m getting enough calcium, potassium or other vital nutrients.
Fooducate.com for those without a smartphone; see description above.Whfoods.com is the best site I have found for healthy, easy-to-prepare recipes. Use
the “recipe assistant” to find recipes based on items you like and nutritional needs you may have, such as increasing iron or calcium intake. You can also specify items to leave out of recipes. The recipe assistant customizes the recipes to your specific requests. I’ve found them to be easy, very healthy and delicious!
Fitday.com is a free website where you can keep a food journal and check on your daily nutritional intake to ensure getting the proper vitamins and minerals.
I’m sure we’ve all seen or heard about the “gross” food movies, but I always recom-mend seeing inspiring movies. My two favorite foodie movies are “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead” and “Forks over Knives.” Both are medically sound and supported by both physicians and nutritionists. They’re focused on a plant-based diet and avoid-ing heavily refined processed foods. I recommend viewing the movies with the intention of simply adding more fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your diet. I suggest trying one or two new plant-based recipes to your family’s diet each month. It really is easier than you think! Plus, since I’ve gone plant-based, I’ve lost weight and saved approximately 30–50 percent on my food bill!
I hope you enjoy checking out the above resources. If you want more help in get-ting fit, losing weight and improving your health, call 253-966-3757 for a MicroFit analysis. We’ll do a complete evaluation of your current physical fitness, have weekly weigh-ins and blood pressure clinics and set you up with a free fitness trainer.
HEALTH & WELLNESSFor information on MicroFit analy-
sis, gait analysis and more services available at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center, call 253-966-3757.
SPORTSBench Press Contest Check out this show of strength Saturday, May 5 at Sol-diers Field House at Lewis Main. Compe-tition begins at 11 a.m.
Madigan Nurse’s Run Start Thursday, May 10 in a healthy way — with a 5K run or 2K walk in celebration of Na-tional Nurses Week. Show your support for these caring heroes by dressing as a superhero. The free event is at the JBLM Ammunition Depot at 6:30 a.m. To guarantee a race T-shirt, register at JBLMmwr.com by Tuesday, May 1. Day-of-race registration is at the event. Call 253-967-4768 for details.
Dodgeball tournament Recruit five friends to join your dodgeball team and register at Soldiers Field House by Monday, May 28. The free tourney is Thursday, May 31 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 253-966-0635.
Classes and fitness trainers Shake up your exercise routine with a fit-ness class. Ranging from ABS-olutely to Zumba, the classes are offered at a variety of locations and times to suit your schedule. Visit JBLMmwr.com for a schedule and information about fitness trainer services to get you on the road to a healthier you.
OUTDOOR RECREATION Flip back to page 20 for trip descriptions and registration information.
LIBRARIES Check out fitness and health books at Grandstaff Library. Bring your government ID, and you’re set to check out books, DVDs and more.
CYS SERVICES For more informa-tionaboutthe“GetFit,BeStrong!”initiative and summer youth sports, turn back to page 16.
Plus, check out free health and well-ness resources as recommended by Lynn Larson, a nurse educator at the JBLM Health Promotion and Wellness Service, in the box below.
PHONE APPS
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hile a lot of people don’t understand why their credit
score goes up and down or even what it means, it’s understood that credit scores drive the interest rates charged on loans, mortgages and credit cards.
Your credit score is a snapshot of the information in your credit reports at any given time and can change as the information changes. The number is derived from several factors, including the length of credit history, payment history, the types of accounts, new credit and amounts owed.
Each factor is given a different consid-eration in determining the score. A re-cently missed payment, for example, will carry more weight — and lower a score faster — than opening a new account.
Not only do scores drive interest rates you may be charged for credit, but they help in determining if you’ll get a loan,
how much you may be required to pay for insurance premiums and if you’ll get hired for (or be able to keep) a job.
Another thing to remember is that not all credit reports report the same ac-counts and not all scores are the same.
To throw another wrench in the works, there are several different scor-ing models used to determine those numbers. The most widely-known scor-ing model is the FICO® score, but in recent years the big three credit bureaus — Experian, Equifax and Trans Union — have developed their own model. Knowing which scoring system is being
used may help you better understand the wide range of numbers you receive when a score is obtained for you.
For more information on the fac-tors involved in computing your credit score, visit vantagescore.experian.com or myfico.com (andclickon“What’sinyour FICO®score”).
For assistance in obtaining, reading or correcting information in your credit report, schedule an appointment with the Financial Readiness Program — call 253-967-1453 (Army Community Ser-vice) or 253-982-2695 (Airman & Family Readiness Center).
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While consumers are entitled by law to a free credit report from the major three credit bureaus every year, at annualcreditreport.com, the credit scores are not free. There are a handful of online companies
that provide a glimpse of your credit scores free of charge. The JBLM Financial Readiness Program Specialists at Army Community Service and the Airman & Family Readiness Center can also assist with obtaining a free credit score from MyFico®. See numbers above to schedule your appointment today.
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Celebrate Children’s Book Week with Paws to R.E.A.D.
Children’s Book Week is May 7–13, and other events to celebrate include Fam-ily storytime at Book Patch Library (inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main) Wednesday, May 9 at 10:30 a.m., plus storytime at the McChord Library Thurs-day, May 10 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Storytimes are free weekly events. During Children’s Book Week, you’re invited to stop by Book Patch any time to make a bookmark (while you’re there, pick up a calendar of events).
e-reader Basics ClassesYoure-readermaydomorethanyouthink!Cometothe“e-readerBasics”work-
shops to learn how to get the most out of your device and the JBLM libraries. You’ll learn to search the library catalog for e-books and check them out, download and
transfer titles and troubleshoot. Bring your device to McChord Library Wednesday,
May 16 at 6 p.m. or Grandstaff Library Saturday, May 19 at 1 p.m. For more infor-mation, call 253-982-3454 (McChord) or 253-967-5889 (Grandstaff).
Pet -proof your homeIf you have a four-legged loved one
in your home, you don’t want to miss this workshop! Come to the McChord Library Saturday, May 19 at 11 a.m. to learn how to protect your pet from some of the most common hazards in your home.
You’re invited to read a story to a Reading Education Assistance Dog! Come to the McChord Library Saturday, May 12 at 11 a.m. to explore the human-animal bond with the Paws to R.E.A.D. program. Sign-up and permission slips are available now at the library.
Cakes, cookies & pies, oh my!
The Summer Reading Program is coming soon. Fun crafts and stories are guaranteed to make your mouth water! Look for program dates and registration information in next month’s issue, or stop by any of the libraries for details.
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Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave. Bldg. 2275 Liggett Ave.Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave.Bldg. 4274 Idaho St.Bldg. 8300 American Lake Ave. Bldg. 2402 Bitar Ave.Bldg. 2095 Bitar Ave.Bldg. 2094 Bitar Ave.Bldg. 2295 12th & BitarBldg. 560 Lincoln Blvd.Bldg. 2013 N. 3rd St.Bldg. 2166 Liggett AveBldg. 2166 Liggett AveBldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 2013 N. 3rd St.Bldg. 2013 N. 3rd St.Bldg. 4274 Idaho St.Bldg. 4274 Idaho St.Bldg. 6396 Garcia Blvd.Bldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 6995 Jackson Ave.Bldg. 6993 Jackson Ave.Bldg. 2295 12th & BitarBldg. 578, 580Bldg. 3032Bldg. 3032Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave.Bldg. 2166 Liggett Ave.Bldg. 2013 N. 3rd St.Bldg. 8589 American Lake Ave.Bldg. 8587 American Lake Ave.Bldg. 8584 American Lake Ave.Bldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 8197 American Lake Dr.Bldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 2013 N. 3rd St.Bldg. 6398 Garcia Blvd.Bldg. 2021C Liggett Ave.Bldg. 4274 Idaho St.Bldg. 9037 Gardner LoopBldg. 2166 Liggett Ave.Bldg. 2295 12th & Bitar
Airman & Family ReadinessArmy Community ServiceArmy Emergency Relief (For after-hours emergencies, call the Red Cross)Army Family Action PlanArmy Family Covenant ArenaArmy Family Team BuildingArmy Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev. CtrCascade SASClarkmoor Child Dev. CenterClarkmoor Hourly Care CenterCYSS Parent Central Services McChord CYSS GatewayDomestic violence helplineDSHSEmployment ReadinessExceptional Family Mbr PrgmFamily Advocacy Program Family Child CareFamily Events & PrgmsFamily Resource CenterHillside Child Dev. CtrImmigration & NaturalizationInformation & ReferralLoan ClosetMadigan Child Dev. CenterMadigan Infant/Toddler CenterMain Post Youth CenterMcChord Field Child Dev. Center
McChord Field Youth CenterMcChord Field SASMilitary Family Life Consultants
Mobilization & DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev. CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth Center SASOutreach ProgramRaindrops & RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault Prevention/Response
SKIESUnlimited Youth AcademySoldier & Family Asst. CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesWarrior Child Dev. CenterWICYouth sportsBook Patch LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library
Bldg. 2109 N. 10th St.Bldg. 2140 Waller HallBldg. 2109 N. 10th St. Bldg. 851
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Arts & Crafts Center
Auto Skills Center
Battle Bean coffee shops
Bistro at Russell LandingBOSS ProgramBowl Arena & Strike Zone Café
Cascade Community CenterEagles Pride Golf CourseMcChord CateringMcChord Field ClubNelson Recreation CenterSounders LanesStrike Zone Snack BarSpecial Events OfficeWarrior ZoneWhispering Firs Golf Course
Bldg. 8085 American Lake Ave.Bldg. 5038 Pendleton Ave. Bldg. 1121Bldg. 4043 inside DuPont GateBldg. 1120AFC Arena, Bldg. 2275Lewis North TrailerStone Education CenterBldg. 8981 American Lake Ave.Bldg. 3168 2nd Division Dr.Bldg. 2272 Liggett Ave.Bldg. 2400 Bitar Ave.Off I-5, Exit 116Bldg. 700Bldg. 700Bldg. 3168 2nd Division Dr.Bldg. 737Bldg. 737 Bldg. 2013 N. 3rd St.Bldg. 11592 17th & D. StBldg. 895
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Kimbro PoolSheridan Sports & Fitness Center
Soldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson child care Wilson Sports & Fitness Center
Bldg. 3236 2nd Div & HandrichBldg. 2170 Bitar Ave. & 12th St.Bldg. 2170 Bitar Ave. & 12th St.Bldg. 2022 Liggett Ave. & Div.Bldg. 2022 Liggett Ave. & Div.Bldg. 729Bldg. 726Bldg. 736Bldg. 2160 Liggett Ave.McVeigh Sports & Fitness CenterBldg. 3759 Stryker Ave.Bldg. 3236 2nd Div. & HandrichSoldiers Field HouseBldg. 11596, D St. & 41st Div.Bldg. 11596, D St. & 41st Div.
253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967-4768253-967-5975253-967-1254253-982-6707253-982-6700/2393253-982-2807253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771253-967-5390253-967-1254253-967-7471
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Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodging/Rainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center
Equipment rental & salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp, cabin rental, storage lot reservations
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