December 2011 JBLM MWR e-Focus

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Winter fun for everyone!Whether you want to go on a snow-filled adventure trip, visit with Santa or warm up with a candy cane mocha, Family and MWR is here for you. Head to the mountains, call the BOSS Team or stop by an MWR eatery serving Battle Bean Coffee today. Find the outdoor adventures on page 20, and turn to page 6 for food and fun.

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LEARNING & EARNING

Reach for financial security, go for “Snow cool” reading program, attend

library open house

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FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT

Enjoy skating, creative movement, Mom’s day out, play centers, winter break camps, holiday fest and more

FEELIN’ GOODFeel better by focusing on giving

and gratitude, find holiday cheer in Santa’s Reindeer Dash

ADVENTURESLearn snow camping basics, ski, board

and tube on snow trips, see bald eagles on float trip, ride horses, bungee jump

FOOD & FUNTips for quick gifts, holiday events, how to keep Family and guests busy during

winter break, New Year’s Eve parties

The official tree lighting ceremony at Lewis Main elicited excitement, wonder and cheers from everyone young at heart. Join in this year’s tree lighting Thursday, Dec. 7 (page 8).

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FOCUSDirector, Family & MWR William E. Harvey

Creative director Toby Bartley

Promotions director Kelly Wetzel

Editor & graphic designer Kimberly Rowe

Writer/graphic designer Patti Jeffrey

ContributorsRyki Carlson and Lynn Larson

Contributing photographersJim Bryant, Ursula Buford, Evan Dyson, Emiliano Hernandez and Outdoor Recreation

Send submissions to [email protected].

For 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.

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‘tis the season for ... Have you finished your holiday shopping

yet? Family and MWR can help you cross those hard-to-shop-for people off your list — see the

top 10 gifts list on page 9. Once you’ve finished your shopping, there are plenty of ways for you

to enjoy the holiday season. Find a great list of free and inexpensive activities for people of all ages on page 13. If your kids are out of school for winter break, consider enrolling them in a Child, Youth and School Services’ winter camp (see page 14).

What better way to get further into the holiday spirit than by playing in the snow?! You can get outside with the Outdoor Recreation Program — see the trip schedule and winter weather survival tips on page 20 or take a holiday trip with Leisure Travel Services (page 24).

Other ways to enjoy the season: visit with Santa (page 9), try a candy cane mocha at Battle Bean (page 7) or race in Santa’s Reindeer Dash (page 26). And, don’t forget the New Year — celebrate with us; there are three parties to choose from on page 8.

Your opinions are valuable, and I’d like to hear from you. Share feed-back about your experiences with Family and MWR at http://ice.disa.mil.

Sincerely,

William E. HarveyDirector, Family & MWR at JBLM

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A high-tech, state-of-the-art facility for ages 18+A high-tech, state-of-the-art facility for ages 18+

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There’s no better feeling than wrap-ping your hands around a nice hot

mug of hot chocolate, coffee or warm soup when the rain is pouring and cold wind is rattling just outside your window.

Comfort foods feel so good for ward-ing off the chill and warming up from head to toe.

Enjoy satisfying soups, hot-off-the-grill sandwiches and more at these MWR eateries:

•At Lewis North on American Lake,find The Bistro at Russell Land-ing for mouth-watering handcrafted gourmet pizzas, tantalizing hot pasta dishes and salad, plus hearty dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings.

•AtLewisMain,tryAFCArena’sBat-tle Bean’s coffee bar and grill for made-to-order grilled panini sand-wiches and freshly made wraps, fo-

caccia and croissant sandwiches, plus fresh, hot soups. Sit by the fireplace, lounge on the comfy couch and arm-chairs, and warm up in comfort.

•Get in on daily specials at LewisMain’sCascade Community Cen-ter, open for lunch weekdays. Weekly entrées include meat or fish with po-tato, rice or noodles. The daily lunch buffet includes your choice of soup or salad.

• StaytoastyatLewisMain’sBowl Are-na Lanes Strike Zone! The menu includes chili, daily soup, sandwich and soda specials, grilled lunches, hot dogs, pizza and more.

•AtMcChordField,chooseSounders Lanes Strike Zone Snack Bar for grilled turkey burgers on sourdough, homemade dinners, meatballs, chick-en, burgers, noodle and rice dishes and daily combos.

•McChord’s Globemaster Grill in-side the McChord Club offers an un-limited spaghetti bar every Wednes-day from 4:30–6 p.m. For lunch, try the daily buffet, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Choose from chicken on Tuesdays (plus two-for-one meals from the grill), burger combo on Wednesdays, hot soup, salad and baked potato choices on Thursdays and barbecue entrees, mac and cheese, beans and coleslaw on Fridays.

•Habañero Mexican Grill at Mc-Chord Field’s Whispering Firs GolfCourse specializes in made-to-order burritos, tacos, ensaladas, hot soups, rice and beans.

• Youcanwarmupwithfreshhotsoupof the day weekdays at McChord’sCafé Lancelatte.

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There’s still time to plan your party the easy way

Are you thinking of having an office party or holiday get- together with friends? Let the Bistro at Russell Landing or

HabañeroMexicanGrillcateryourparty!The Bistro at Russell Landing atAmericanLakehas a

room you can book for up to 30 people during normal business hours.Aspecialtymenuisavailableforyourholidayparty.

If you have 50–100 people, book the entire Bistro outside of normal operating hours, Monday–Thursday after 2 p.m. or on a Saturday for lunch or brunch.

For more details, call the Bistro at 253-964-2813 and ask about booking your party.

Habañero Mexican GrillatWhisperingFirsGolfCoursecan cater luncheons and special functions with groups of 10–100 on site or off.

Located at McChord Field, Habañero Mexican Grill offersfreshly made burritos, tacos, soups and salads, plus traditional hot-off-the-grill breakfasts.

At HabañeroMexican Grill, enjoy ample seating, a bright,open atmosphere, privacy and casual comfort at your holiday party.

Call Habañero at 253-982-3271 today to get started.

We asked our Facebook fans what you like to eat and drink to feel warm when

it’s cold outside. Here are your favorites:Beverages: Hot cocoa • White hot chocolate • Raspberry hot chocolate • Hot apple cider

or tea • Hot chai tea • Seasonal latte • Pumpkin spice latte • Caramel apple spice latte

• Coffee, coffee and more coffee

Foods: Roast chicken • Chicken noodle soup • Chicken tortilla soup • Squash soup with apple

cider instead of water added in • Anything pump-kin: bread, muffins, cake, roll, cookies • Hot dogs

• Big bowl of chili • White chili • Tater tot casserole

You want hot chocolate, chai tea, lattes, flavored coffee drinks and spiced cider? We have them all!

‘Tis the season for hot beverages! In fact, when you buy a hot chocolate or coffee beverage flavor ofthemonth(likecandycanemocha),you’llgetanother one free at Battle Bean, Café Lancelatte andBuster’sduringDecember.Remembertoclipthe coupon from this page to redeem the offer!

ThemainBattleBean is locatedatAFCAre-na,Bldg.2275,LiggettAve.It’sopeneverydayexcept Wednesdays for lunch, and open Mon-day, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 6 a.m. for breakfast.

Battle Bean is also located at Lewis inside Stone Education Center and opens Monday through Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Café Lancelatte is inside Bldg. 100, Jackson Blvd. at McChord Field in the customer service mall.It’sopenweekdaysfrom6:30a.m.–1p.m.,exceptonholidaysandDONSAs.

Buster’s opens at 7 a.m. weekdays on Mc-Chord’sflightlineinBldg.1182,room125.

Go hog-wild for ‘Bacon Day’On Friday, Dec. 30, add bacon to any sandwich

or burger for only 25 cents! This one-day offer is good at Cascade Community Center at Lewis Main,GlobemasterGrillattheMcChordClub,BowlArenaLanesStrikeZoneatLewisMainandSoundersLanesStrikeZoneatMcChordField.

Warm Up to Savings!Buy one hot chocolate or coffee beverage flavor of the month;

get one free at Battle Bean, Café Lancelatte and Buster’s!

Offer good Dec. 1–31, 2011. No cash value. Limit one

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Buy hand-crafted presents at Holiday Bazaar

Wondering what presents to buy that are original yet inexpensive? Find a wide variety of hand-crafted gifts at the McChordCommunityCenter’sHolidayBazaar Thursday, Dec. 1.

Stop by Bldg. 700 at McChord Field between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to browse for the perfect gifts. For more details, call 253-982-0718/0719.

Have breakfast with Santa

Santa is inviting JBLM Families for breakfast Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Mc-

Chord Club and Community Center.Reserve your seats by Dec. 14 for a

yummy breakfast buffet, photos with Santa and arts and crafts to make and take home!

Call 253-982-0718 to make your reser-vations between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The cost is $8.75 for adults and children ages 11 and older; $5.75 for ages 4–10 and free for ages 3 and younger.

Attend Lewis tree lighting and free reception

Come enjoy the Lewis Main an-nual tree lighting ceremony Thursday, Dec. 7 at 4:30 p.m. in front of Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center, Bldg. 2022,LiggettAve.

AfreereceptionwithsnacksandFam-ily activities followsat theAFCArena, Bldg.2275,LiggettAve.,until6:30p.m.

Order personalized ornaments and framing

Bring in a favorite photo to the McChordArts&CraftsCenterDec.1–17to order a photo-engraved porcelain ornament (your choice of three shapes) or laser-engraved personalized wooden ornaments; your choice for $5 each.

Want to frame a special photo or print foragift?HaveMcChordArts&CraftsCenter mat and frame it for 10 percent off Dec. 1–8.

YourorderswillbereadytopickupbyDec. 22. Call 253-982-6726 for details.

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1 Bag of holiday-flavor Battle Bean coffee beans from AFC Arena

2 Battle Bean travel mug from AFC Arena

3 Hand-crafted gifts from the McChord Holiday Bazaar Thursday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. in Bldg. 700. Call 253-982-0718/0719.

4 Gift certificate for a therapeutic massage with licensed massage therapist. Call Badgerhawk’s Bodyworks (206-396-1467) at the McChord Fitness Center Annex, or Restore & Replenish Massage (253-224-1110) at Wilson Sports & Fitness Center.

5 Pewter ornament from McChord Arts & Crafts pewter collection. Call 253-982-6726 for details.

6 Glass mug from an Arts & Crafts Center at Lewis or McChord

7 Golf clothing or accessories from pro shop sales at Eagles Pride or Whispering Firs golf courses (see page 10)

8 Discount CityPass or movie passes from Leisure Travel Services at Lewis Main. Call 253-967-6169 for more details.

9 Outdoor gloves, caps, scuba or hunting accessories, snow sports accessories and more from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Call 253-967-8282.

10 Discount bowling card from Sounders Lanes at McChord (253-982-5954).

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our Facebook page:Win free stuff!

For example, during September and October, we gave away free tickets to an IMAX movie at McCaw Hall in Seattle, free passes to the Laff-Hole Comedy Show, free gate and concert admission to the Puyallup Fair, a free night’s stay for two at a luxury hotel in Whistler, B.C., a free Fam-ily membership to a children’s museum, free passes to “A Walk in the Dark at Shore-line Park” and free tickets to a corn maze.

Get up-to-the-minute details on events and info

We can instantly relay all the latest free-bies, reminders to upcoming events, links to hot offers and changes in venue to all our fans so you never need to waste time or money on old news.

Share favorite places and services with your friends

All you need to do is hit the “share” but-ton on any of our announcements, and all your friends can get in on a great deal, go to an event together, share a hot link and more.

Like our Facebook page and get treated like a real fan!

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Hire Santa for your partiesSanta’salwaysbusythistimeofyear,

but never too busy to make a personal appearance — for a small fee.

ArrangeforSantatovisityourhome,office or unit and squadron parties from Dec. 1–23.

Each visit includes a stocking from Santa. Each additional stocking is $2 each.

Rent Santa for $25 for a 15-minute ho-ho-ho; $50 gives you a half-hour with the jolly elf, or spend an entire hour with him for $75.

Better Opportunities for Single Ser-vice Members is offering the service; call the BOSS office at 253-967-5636 for more details and to schedule a visit.

Ride in Christmas Ship™ FestivalJoin in a holiday floating parade! Mili-

tary Families get a special rate for the Christmas Ship™ Festival in Tacoma Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7–9:45 p.m. The regular cost of $25 is discounted to $12.50 for military Family adults — and your kids ages 12 and younger ride free.

The Christmas Ship Festival includes onboard activities, such as sing-alongs, kids’craftsandactivitiesanda“ho-ho-ho” contest, and will line up with the of-ficial“ChristmasShip”tohearachoralperformance. The ship is fully enclosed with outdoor areas and restrooms, but you’readvisedtodresswarmlyforout-door viewing. Participants have an op-tion of purchasing a boxed meal before boarding.

To reserve your discounted tickets, call the Leisure Travel Services office at 253-967-3085.

Tickets are for all active duty military and their Families, veterans and civilian DoD employees.

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Save with pro shop sales

It only happens once a year — huge discounts on close-out mer-

chandise at Eagles Pride pro shop, plus special-order savings at Whis-pering Firs pro shop.

Save through Dec. 31 at Eagles Pride. Select in-stock apparel is up to 70 percent off; bags, shoes and wedges are 10 percent off. Spend $75, pick a candy cane off the tree and get a free gift, including a putter, wedge, gloves, grips or balls! Some restrictions apply.

From Dec. 1–12 at Whispering Firs Golf Course, all items are a mini-mumof10percentoff.Youcanevenplace a special order with sale pric-es! Select in-stock items are on sale through Dec. 23.

For more details, call Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 or Whispering Firs at 253-982-4927.

Enter Whispering Firs tourna-ment, save with discount golf

YoucanaffordgolfduringDecem-ber at Whispering Firs! • EnterWhisperingFirs’SkinsTour-

nament Sunday, Dec. 4 for $10 plus greens fees.

• Ranks E1–E5 pay only $10 forgreens fees; $20 with a cart. Allothers pay $15; $25 with a cart.

•Allmonth,activedutymilitaryre-ceives 2-for-1 range balls.

• Pearl Harbor Day, Wednesday, Dec. 7, pay $7 greens fees, $7 cart rental, $7 club rental and $7 lunch.Offers are for open play only, not

for holidays or tournaments. Call Whispering Firs at 253-982-4927.

Set up your tee time anytimeMaking your next tee time at Ea-

glesPrideGolfCourseiseasy;simplyregister your name and a password on WebTrac online registration at JBLMmwr.com, and schedule your next tee time any time, day or night, with the automated system.

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Are you a Soldier with a knack for performing or like the technical side of puttingonashow?TheArmyislookingforactiveduty,ReserveandGuard

performersandtechniciansfortheU.S.ArmySoldierShow2012.NominationsareduetoArmyEntertainmentbyDec.31.Here’showtoapply:

•Visithttp://www.armymwr.com/recleisure/entertainment/seeking.aspx (or visit the armymwr.commainpageandclickonthe“ExperienceArmyEntertainment”adfor the Soldier Show application information).

•Clickonthe“downloadapplication”button,savetheformtoyourcomputer,complete the form, attach it to an email message and send to ArmyEntertain-ment@conus.army.mil.Additionalrequirementsforperformerandtechnicianapplicants are detailed at the website.Allnomineesmusthaveaminimumof90daystimeinserviceremainingafter

completionof2012tour.The2012SoldierShowendsonoraboutNov.30,2012.Videoauditionsandtechnicalreviewswilltakeplacemid-January2012andfinal-istswillbenotifiedbyArmyEntertainment.Soldiersselectedfor2012ArmyEnter-tainment programs will have change of duty or change of rater evaluation reports completed prior to departure from the parent unit.

Consider getting involved with Better Opportunities for Single

Service Members — your time and ser-vice is invaluable for helping improve the Lewis-McChord community.

YourvolunteeractivityinBOSSearnsyou credits or points toward promo-tion—allwhileyouhavefun.Yougetto plan events for single or unaccompa-nied Servicemembers, widen your net-work of friends and find new interests.

For instance, volunteer for the yearly Theatrical Nightmare, Single ServiceMember Day, Make a Difference Day and Paint Tacoma Beautiful, plus take part in fun runs, paintball parties, bun-gee jumps, comedy nights, bowling, skating and much more.

RecognizedArmywideforitssuccess,the JBLM BOSS program officially in-cludes Airmen.McChord has 16 unitswith two reps each to promote BOSS to activedutyAirmen.

Experience Army entertainment with Soldier Show

Earn promotion credits, improve community by volunteering for BOSS

Evan Dyson, FMWRC Public Affairs

Spec. Dexter Quismorio and Spec. Enjolee Williams perform during the U.S. Army Soldier Show on April 30, 2011, at Fort Belvoir, Va.

For more information on how you can get involved, call the BOSS program at 253-967-5636.AlsocheckouttheirFace-book page at Facebook.com/BOSSJBLM.

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Above: The JBLM community enjoyed exhibitions and events at the annual Single Service Member Day last spring. Both Soldiers and Airmen are rep-resented through the JBLM BOSS program.

Heroes Sports Lounge in Cascade Community Center, Bldg. 2400,

Bitar & S. Division at Lewis Main. For more details, call 253-964-0331.

UFC 140, Saturday, Dec. 10Doors open 5 p.m., fights begin 6 p.m.

UFC 141, Friday, Dec. 30 Doors open 6 p.m., fights begin 7 p.m.

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W hen you want to keep the Family occupied during school break, entertain out-of-towners or just get out of the house, no matter what your budget, you can find fun at Family & MWR activities.

Nothing’s a better price than free!Youdon’tevenneedabudgettohavefunaroundJBLM!Choosefrom:

• Freechildren’sstorytimeatBookPatchLibraryWednesdaysandSaturdaysandMcChordFieldLibraryThursdays.•FreeweekendmoviesattheMcChordBaseTheater.VisitJBLMmwr.comunder“McChordTheater”toseewhat’splaying.•FreeWiFi,InternetandgameroomattheMcChordFieldSurfSpot(insideBldg.700atMcChordField)andevenmoreat

NelsonRecreationCenter(Bldg.3168,2ndDivisionDr.atLewisMain)forages18andolder.Foryouth,findfreeWii,XBoxandPS3gamingattheMcChordLibraryandGrandstaffLibraryatLewisMain.

•NFLSundayTicketinHeroesLoungeforages18andolder(insideCascadeCommunityCenter,Bldg.2400,BitarandS.Divi-

sion; Lewis Main).

We offer something for everyone without spending a lotHaven’tfoundwhatyouwantyet?Here’smorefunthatdoesn’tbreakyourbudget:

•Watchinexpensivefirst-runmoviesatCareyTheater.Seewhat’splayingunder“CareyTheater”onJBLMmwr.com.• IfyouliveadistancefromJointBaseLewis-McChord,gotothemoviesinyourlocalefor$8.25eachwithdiscountRegal

Cinema tickets fromLeisureTravelServices.Withthepremierediscountmoviepass,youcanseemoviestheminutethey’rereleased,andthere’snoexpirationdateonthepasses.

•GetyourfriendstogetherforbowlingatJBLM.DropbyBowlArenaLanes(LewisMain)anyWednesdayforall-you-can-eatpizzaandbowlingforonly$9,6:30–8:30p.m.Prepaytoguaranteeyourlane.(Shoesarenotincluded.)Additionally,youcantakecareofyourlast-minuteshoppingandholidayprepwithhelpfromBowlArenaLanes—onSaturday,Dec.24,sendDadandthekidstobowlwith$1gamesand$1shoes(11a.m.–6p.m.).Call253-967-4661.SoundersLanesfeaturesThunderAlleywith black lights and music 8–midnight every Friday night. Just $9.95 per bowler gets you up to four hours of bowling. Call 253-982-5954 to reserve your lane.

• JointheteamforthemonthlyNine-PinNo-TapTournamentSaturday,Dec.17atSoundersLanes.Formoreinformation,call253-982-5954.

• RollerskateatAFCArena’sskaterink.SkateonWednesdaysforonly$1perperson.Fridaynights,teensskatefor$3.Othersessionsare$3.50perchildand$4.50peradults.Addadollarforrollerblades.Seepage14formoreinformationonhoursand prices, or visit JBLMmwr.com.

• RentjustaboutanygearfromOutdoorRecforyourownoutdoorfun,includinginnertubingorsnowshoeinginthemoun-tains, softball, volleyball, badminton and other game equipment, along with a full selection of winter sports gear and out-door clothing.

• BuydiscountticketsatLeisureTravelServicesatAFCArenaforentertainingyourout-of-townguests.Forinstance,theSeattleCityPassincludestheSeattleAquarium,SpaceNeedle,PacificScienceCenterandIMAXTheater,ExperienceMusicProjectand more.Mark down your interests, then visit JBLMmwr.com for full details and phone numbers — and go have fun!

For more free activities for Families signed up with Child, Youth and School

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Hold your birthday party at AFC Arena!

Don’tstressaboutplanningyourchild’snextbirthdayparty.HoldthepartyatAFCArenaandlettheexpertsat the skating rink do the legwork for you.

For as little as $6 per guest, kids will get two hours of roller skating fun, last-ing birthday memories and more!

Allpartypackagesincludeplaceset-tings and balloons, plus ice cream cups to go with the birthday cake you bring.

The basic package is $6 per guest and includes the staples above. For $9 per guest, each child will receive a hot dog; and for $10 per guest, each child will receive an individual cheese or pep-peroni pizza.

Youcanalsopreorder16-inchpizzasat the onsite Battle Bean Café, which has additional food and beverage items available for purchase. Details about food packages are available at the time you make your reservation.

Yourchild’spartywillbethebashofthe year — or at least the talk of your child’sclassroomforaweek—when

youholditatAFCArena.Ifyourchildhas a birthday coming up, celebrate with Family and MWR. Reserve your date today — call 253-967-4458.

Skate your way to fun times!AFCArenaoffersrecreationalskating

and special times just for adults, Fami-

lies and teens.

Wednesday is $1 day! Regular

Wednesday skate sessions are 1–3 p.m.,

3:30–5:30 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. Plus,

moms and dads are invited to the

Stroller & Tot Skate the first and third

Wednesday of each month. Bring your

toddlers and babies, 9–11 a.m.

Youcanalsoskateyourwaytohappy

Friday through Sunday for just $3.50

per child and $4.50 per adult.

AFCArenaisopenforrecreational

skating Friday, 6–8 p.m., with a special

teen-only skate 8:30–10:30 p.m. — just

$3 per skater; ages 13–18 only with ID.Saturday skate sessions are 1–3 p.m.,

3:30–5:30 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. Skate Sun-day 1–3 p.m. and 3:30–5:30 p.m.

For rollerblades, add $1. For more information, visit JBLMmwr.com.

Try something new with fun classes for all ages

From art and science to dance and karate, SKIESUnlimitedYouthAcademyoffers fun instructional classes for all ages right here at JBLM!

Parents and children will use creative movements and props in Parent and Me Dancing, which is available at both the McChordYouthCenterandtheHillsideSKIES location at Lewis Main.

Other dance options include ballet, jazz and hip-hop combination classes, ballet and jazz combination class and cheer dance.

Additionally,childrenages3–6arewelcomeinStoryTimeYoga,wherethey’lllearnbasicyogaposesthroughgames, crafts and stories as well as breathing techniques and coping mechanisms.

Gymnasticsclassesforallagesandlevels are available. Whether you have a toddler or a teen gymnast, check out the full schedule at JBLMmwr.com and sign up today.

The calendar is rounded out with listings that include fencing, piano,

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and art.

For more information and to see a

full schedule, visit JBLMmwr.com and

navigate to WebTrac.

Take a mom’s day or night outChild,YouthandSchoolServices

is pleased to announce the addition

of two evening hourly care sessions!

Availablenow,ClarkmoorHourly

Care Center at Lewis Main is open

Tuesday evenings until 9 and Friday

evenings until 10.

Hourly care is available by reserva-

tion at Clarkmoor Hourly Care Center

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday,

7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday 7:30 a.m.–

9 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; and

Saturday 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.

For reservations or more informa-

tion,call253-966-CYSS.Reservations

may also be made via WebTrac at

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Bring baby & make new friendsJBLM has two parent and child

play centers available for you to bring

your child 0–5 and learn, play and network.

TheEscapeZoneatMcChordFieldhas newly extended hours: Mon-day through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Events include dress-up fun, seasonal themes and more; plus you can stop by during operating hours and have fun at your own games. For more information, call 253-982-8590.

Additionally,Raindrops&Rain-bows offers Families a place to have funandworkonschoolreadiness.ACYSServicesearlychildhoodprofes-sional is onsite to conduct activities ranging from baby sign language and songs to making play dough and cre-ative art. Stop by for infant massage classes,whicharetaughtbyACS’sNewParentSupportProgram,Tues-days, Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Raindrops & Rainbows is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–noon and 12:30–3 p.m. Come to play and learn, and stay as long as you like! For more information, call 253-966-4802.

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Get active with youth sportsFrom soccer and volleyball to cross-

countryrunningandflagfootball,CYSServices offers it all!

Registration is going on now for the following three-day camps: Start Smart, volleyball and flag football. Open to preschoolers ages 3–4, Start Smart camp is$20.Volleyballcampisfor9–15,andflag football is open to youth 5–15; both are $25. Registration ends Dec. 19; the camps are Dec. 20–22.

Plus, bumblebee soccer for ages 3–4 and soccer for players 5–15 are now open for registration through Jan. 31. Bumblebee soccer is $20, and soccer is $45. For information on parent meet-ings, practices and the season, see the full schedule at JBLMmwr.com/cys.

To sign up your youth for sports, you

mustberegisteredwithChild,Youthand School Services and have a current

sports physicalonfile.ForCYSSregis-

tration requirements, go to JBLMmwr.

com/cys—registrationwithCYSSis

free and allows you to register for

sports, instructional classes, hourly

careandmore.Ifyou’realreadyregis-

teredwithCYSS,youcansignupfor

sports with WebTrac!

Fun’s waiting for JBLM students during winter break

Winter break camps are Dec. 19–23 and Dec. 27–30 for middle school youth

(grades 6–8) and run 5:30–11:30 a.m.

EnrollatoneofParentCentral’stwo

locations beginning Dec. 1. If your stu-

dent’salreadyenrolledinthebefore-or

after-schoolprogram,youdon’tneedto

make arrangements. Enrollment fee is

based on Family income.

During winter break, high school

teens are invited to the Lewis Main

TeenZoneforopenrecreationbegin-

ning weekdays at 11:30 a.m.

For more information on winter break camps and opportunities for school age youth, call 253-966-CYSS.

Share holiday cheer at event just for Families

Fun for all ages, the Lewis Main Teen

ZoneishostingaHolidayFestSaturday,

Dec. 10. Stop by for fun activities and

seasonal cheer, 2–5 p.m.

Everyone will warm up with free hot

chocolate or apple cider. Kids will enjoy

decorating cookies, making snowman

crafts and snowflakes and playing

gamesforprizes.TheTeenZoneisin

Bldg.2295,12thSt.andBitarAve.For

more information, call 253-967-4441.Plus,theMcChordYouthCenteris

hosting a winter holiday festival Friday, Dec. 16, 6–8 p.m. Enjoy crafts, games andavisitfromSt.Nick.

Sports, seasonal fun for all

Coach your kids to their first goalHey, parents! Have you considered volunteering your time as a youth sports coach? As the coach or assistant coach for your child’s team, credits are available. A background check and coach’s certification are mandatory. For more informa-tion, call 253-967-2405 (Lewis Main) or 253-982-3432 (McChord Field).

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CS offers seminars and community outreach for Servicemembers and fami-liesatJBLM.Whetheryou’relookingforsupportandeducationasanew

parent, information as a new arrival to the installation or assistance with a de-ployment,reunionorotherlifeevent,ACScanhelp.Readonforjustsomeoftheupcoming events planned with you in mind. For a full calendar of briefings and seminars, visit JBLMmwr.com.

Multicultural workshopForeign-born Servicemembers and Family members are invited to the Wednes-

day,Dec.7MulticulturalWorkshop.You’llgetvaluableinformationandassis-tance with acculturation and adaptation and be connected with local services. On- and off-base community agencies and state government officers will be in attendance to share cultural information about Washington. The workshop is in theACSAnnex,Bldg.2166,atLewisMain,9:30–11:30a.m.Toregisterandformore information, call 253-967-3633.

Army Family Team BuildingWhetheryou’renewtotheArmycommunityorareaseasonedArmyspouse,

you’resuretobenefitfromArmyFamilyTeamBuildingclasses.AFTBLevelIfo-cusesontheArmy’slingoandlifestyle—learnTuesday,Dec.13andWednesday,Dec.14,9a.m.–2:30p.m.Additionally,LevelIIandLevelIIIclassesareoftenofferedandteachmoreabouttheArmy,aswellasvaluableleadershipskillstoimplement in your daily life at work or home.

It’sAFTB’sbirthday!CelebrateThursday,Dec.15intheACSAnnexlobby,Bldg. 2166 at Lewis Main. The event features cake and photos with Santa. For moreinformation,call253-967-AFTB.

Newcomers’ OrientationIfyou’renewtoJointBaseLewis-McChord—welcome!Findoutaboutthe

many organizations at the installation here to help you with everything from childcareandrecreationtodental,medicalandlegalneeds.ThenextNewcom-ers’OrientationisTuesday,Dec.13attheMcChordClubandCommunityCen-ter. For more information, call 253-967-3628.

Find assistance & guidance for all the steps in your military life

Information/rental 253-967-7744/8282

Adventure Programs 253-967-6263

Adventures Unlimited (McChord

Field rentals) 253-982-2206/2303

Rifle Range 253-967-9803

Skeet Range 253-967-7056

Russell Landing Marina

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Paintball 253-912-8000

Scuba 253-967-3405

The Outdoor Recreation Program is here for you!

We provide services to Soldiers, Airmen, Family members & sponsored friends.

We also provide FRG, unit & squadron trips, clinics, camps, rentals, outdoor

store, shooting ranges & more.

We’re located in Bldg. 8050, Lewis North

& Bldg. 739, McChord Field.

Drop in or call us today:

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f you have a Family member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, you have access

to invaluable resources, support groups and fun Family events.

JBLM EFMP hosts monthly movie nights, playgroup events, parent meet-ingsandmore.Ifyou’relookingforaway to get involved, you can participate in focus groups and volunteer at EFMP special events.

Stay in touch with EFMP staffers and up to date with monthly events by sub-scribing at the FOCUS on EFMP news-letter.VisitJBLMmwr.com to sign up to receive the newsletter each month in your inbox or pick up a copy at the EFMP offices.

This month, find fun seasonal events at JBLM for your EFMP Family, as well as a list of recurring events you and your kids are sure to enjoy.

Fun events for all agesCatch a sensory-friendly matinee

Kids of all ages and their parents will enjoy a fun movie on the third Saturday of every month. Come to the McChord Theater Wednesday, Dec. 17 at noon. For more information, call 253-982-2695.

Make friends at the EFMP playgroupAreyouamomordadwithayoung

child enrolled in EFMP? Or, are you a parent enrolled in EFMP who has a young child? Come out and meet other EFMP Families at the monthly play-group at Raindrops & Rainbows!

The playgroup is for exceptional Fam-ilies with kids ages 0–5 on the fourth Wednesday of each month, 10–11 a.m.

On Wednesday, Dec. 28, the Military Child Education Coalition will pres-ent a mini-workshop on science. For

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during the holidays

details, call 253-967-3553.

Support for mom and dadHave a cup of joe at EFMP coffee group

This one’sforgrownups!Whether

you’reenrolledinEFMPorareaparentof

an exceptional Family member, come out

and meet other EFMP adults for coffee!

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dayofeverymonthattheAFCBattle

Bean,10–11a.m.TheAFCArenaisat

LewisMain,Bldg.2275onLiggettAve.

The next coffee group is Tuesday,

Dec. 13. For more information, call

253-967-3553.

Get involved, get educatedHelp your student improve his time management skills

The Military Child Education Coali-tion is hosting a workshop to help you help your student improve his time-

management skills. Join MCEC Tues-day,Dec.13intheACSclassroomatWaller Hall (Lewis Main). The session for parents of teens is 9:30–10:30 a.m. and the session for parents of school-age children is 10:45–11:45 a.m.

Share your feedback with the EFMP working focus group

Share your thoughts and feedback

and make a difference Thursday, Dec. 1,

1:30–2:30p.m.intheACSclassroomin

Waller Hall.

Find support at the Autism Coalition meeting

If you or a loved one lives with au-

tism,you’reinvitedtotheWednesday,

Dec. 14 meeting 5:30–7 p.m. in Waller

Hall’sACSclassroomatLewisMain.

The coalition meetings are held on

the second Wednesday of every month

and can help answer questions and

connect you to installation and com-

munity resources.

Ho-ho-holiday eventsGet into the holiday spirit

TheEFMPSupportGroupishostinga holiday party Saturday, Dec. 3, 1–4 p.m.CometotheLewisNorthChapelfor holiday cheer, fun with your Family and friends and photos with Santa.

Listen to the beautiful sounds of the band ensemble concert

This concert is played at a volume perfect for sensitive ears. Come to the Family Resource Center at Lewis Main Tuesday, Dec. 13, 3 p.m.

Events for exceptional school-age students and teens are coming soon! For more information about EFMP, visit JBLMmwr.com or facebook.com/efmpjblm, or call the Lewis Main office at 253-967-9704 or the Airman and Family Readi-ness Center at McChord Field, 253-982-2695.

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efore you head out into the fresh powder, be prepared for what Mother Nature has to offer this time of year.

Whether you plan to go camping

this winter or want to learn winter survival skills to be prepared and safe on your ski trip or drive across the pass,checkouttheNewYear’sEvewintercampingtrip—you’llhavefunand receive a crash course in Winter Survival 101.

TheNorthwestAdventureCenterisoffering this trip as a fun way to ring in theNewYear.You’llheaduptoMountRainier Saturday, Dec. 31 and camp in a winter wonderland. See page 22 for the cost and age requirements.

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hands-on experience and valuable knowledge from outdoor recreation experts. Campers will learn winter safety tips and navigation skills, and put them into action right away.

You’llalsolearnaboutavalancheconditions,howtosafelychoose your destination and the importance of always letting someoneknowwhereyou’regoing.ThestaffersattheNACwill provide information on reliable sources for weather and avalanche conditions.

Whilegearandfoodareprovidedforthetrip,you’lllearnwhat you need to survive in the cold winter weather and the proper techniques for packing gear, equipment and food.

You’llneedlotsoffoodtokeepyourenergyupinthecold.Snow activities can be strenuous, so make sure you stay hy-drated as well.

AdditionaleducationaltopicsonthetripincludeWinterCamping 101, Hypothermia 101, Winter Water 101, Snow Shelters101andLeaveNoTraceCamping101.

Dress for successWhen it comes to outdoor adventures in the snow, cotton

is not yourbestbet.Whetheryou’replayinginthesnowwithyour kids, heading to the slopes with your buddies or going on an overnight winter camping trip, dress smart in layers with an outer layer of waterproof clothing. Follow these few quick tips to get winter-weather smart.

Start with a pair of wool socks and slip on a pair of water-proof boots. Dress in layers — wear wool, polypro, thermax orothermid-weightlongunderwear(again,nocotton).Addapair of wool or fleece pants that are roomy enough for layer-ing, topped off with a pair of wind or waterproof pants.

For your upper body, select two comfortable layers such as a light wool shirt and wool sweater or long underwear top and pile sweater. These layers serve as insulation and should be covered with a winter shell.

Make sure to cover extremities — wear mittens or gloves with liners — and your head with a wool hat, scarf or neck gaiter.Alwaysbringextraclothing.

For camping trips, bring a sleeping bag, sleeping pad and a silk or fleece liner.

TheNorthwestAdventureCenterwillprovideacompletepacking list and instruction for packing before the Winter Survival 101 trip.

Stay tuned to the FOCUS or visit JBLMmwr.com for upcom-ing sessions of Winter Survival 101.

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Cross-country ski Keechelus Lake Spend a great day in the snow-filled Cascades skiing along Keechelus Lake near Snoqualmie Pass Saturday, Dec. 24!Gear,transportation,andinstruc-tion are provided. Difficulty: beginner. Distance: 4 miles. Time: 3 hours. ($35)

Cross-country ski Lake Easton Com-bine short runs, rolling hills, groomed trails and beautiful views, and you have a great day of cross-country skiing at Lake Easton. Join us Sunday, Jan. 15. Gear,transportationandinstructionare provided Difficulty: moderate; time: 3 hours; distance: 5 miles. Minimum age: 12 ($40)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Don’tmissthechancetoskiorrideCrystal for half price Tuesday, Jan. 3! Transportation and gear are provided. Liftticketsaren’tincludedbutshouldbe purchased at the mountain. ($40; transportation only: $20)

Moonlight snowshoe Head to the

Snoqualmie Pass area and snowshoe in

the moonlight Saturday, Dec. 24! Dress

warm becauseyouwon’tseethesunon

this trip. Difficulty: beginner; Distance: 1.5; elevation gain: 50 feet; time: 2 hours. ($35)

Mount Bachelor ski weekend Spend Martin Luther King Jr. weekend at oneofthelargestresortsinNorthAmerica.MountBacheloroffersskiers,snowboardersandNordicskiersgreatconditions, plenty of snow, big terrain and short lift lines. It features four different terrain parks, an Olympic-sized super pipe, plus hills and trails for tubing, snowshoeing and dog sledding. Trip includes three nights of lodging, transportation and gear. Lift tickets are not included but can be purchased at the mountain. The trip is Friday, Jan. 13 through Monday, Jan. 16. ($550 for single occupancy; double occupancy: $375 each; three to a room: $315 each; four to a room: $285 each)

New Year’s Eve winter camping This will be the chillwaytoringintheNewYear!HeadtoMountRainierforanovernight winter wonderland adven-ture Saturday, Dec. 31. Food and gear provided. Pre-trip meeting required. Minimum age: 12 ($65)

Ski-n-snowboard at Mission Ridge Travel to central Washington for a day

of skiing at the beautiful Mission Ridge

Ski Resort Sunday, Jan. 1. Transporta-

tion and gear are provided. ($45; trans-portation only: $25)

Ski-n-snowboard White Pass Spend the day at White Pass Sunday, Dec. 18! Transportation and gear are provided. Liftticketsaren’tprovidedbutmaybebought online (JBLMmwr.com) or at the mountain. ($40; transportation only: $20; transportation, gear, lessons and lift ticket: $95)

Snowmobile the Cascades For those seeking the most fun-filled winter experi-ence, check out this trip through the Cascade Mountains Sunday, Jan. 8. Fun, action, beauty and excitement await you! Transportation, snowmobile, helmet, boots, gloves and snowsuit are provided. Dress in layers. Minimum age to drive: 16 ($125 to drive; adult passengers: $90; passengers 15 and younger: $60)

Snowshoe Commonwealth Basin This adventurous trek takes you through great snow, varied terrain and a web of

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trails in a shadowy old-growth forest. What a beautiful winter wonderland! Make the trip that leads to gorgeous views of the surrounding peaks Sun-day, Jan. 8. Difficulty: moderate; time: 3.5 hours; distance: 4 miles. Minimum age: 12 ($35)

Snowshoe Paradise Come explore MountRainier’sGlacierVistaatParadiseSaturday,Jan.7.Guide,gear,instruction and transportation are provided. Difficulty: moderate/diffi-cult; time: 3 hours; distance: 3 miles. Minimum age: 12 ($35)

Tubing at Paradise Travel to the tubing hill at the Paradise Lodge on Mount Rainier for a great day in the snow. Dress warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride Saturday, Dec. 31 or Sunday, Jan. 15. Fun for all ages! ($35; ages 6–12:

$25; ages 0–5: $5)

Other fun trips this month include:After-work climb Head to the Edge-worksGymforaneveningofindoorrock climbing Wednesday, Jan. 11. Gear,admissionandtransportationare

included; no experience required. ($15)

After-work kayak skills class The focus of this course is self-rescue techniques and other paddling skills. Head to the indoorpool,andlearntheskillsyou’llneed to become more confident on open-water trips Wednesday, Jan. 4. Minimum age: 12 ($20)

After-work mountain bike trip Enjoy an evening of mountain biking throughtrailsatLewisNorthWednes-day, Dec. 21. ($20)

Bald eagle float trip Many people will never get to see the majestic bald eagle in its natural habitat, but you could see up to 200 on this one trip! Float down the docile Skagit River Saturday, Dec. 17 among one of the largest con-centrations of bald eagles. ($55)

Bavarian Ice Fest Come spend the day in a traditional Bavarian village sled-ding, eating bratwurst and shopping. Travel to Leavenworth Saturday, Jan. 14. Attheendoftheday,watchasthetown is transformed into a beautiful lighted display. This trip is fun for the entire Family! ($50; ages 6–12: $25; ages 0–5: $5)

Bungee jumping Head to the base of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off the highest bungee bridge in the coun-trySunday,Dec.18.Afull20storieshigh, the private bridge is nestled in an emerald-colored forest above a spar-kling river. If adrenaline is what you crave,youwon’tbedisappointed!Thetrip includes transportation, two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club T-shirt. Minimum weight: 90 lbs. ($125)

Fantasy Lights tour This holiday favor-ite features nearly 300 elaborate dis-plays and thousands of sparkling lights —it’sthelargestholidaydrive-throughdisplayintheNorthwest!Visitorswillbe treated to the magical world of animation and imagination Saturday, Dec.24.You’llmarvelatthe‘“LandofDinosaurs” attraction and other new additions. ($15; ages 0–11: $5)

Horseback riding Head to Elbe, a town in the outskirts of Mount Rainier NationalPark,foratwo-hourguidedaf-ternoonhorsebackride.Noexperienceis necessary; bring the entire Family along for a great day Saturday, Jan. 7. Minimum age: 7 ($80)

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Adventures

Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule subject to change without notice. Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwr.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Trip pick-up locations are the NAC and McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited. Group rates/private trips available. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions.

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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details

Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival Saturday, Dec. 17 $50 Ages 4–12: $25; 0–3: $5

Bald eagle float trip Saturday, Dec. 17 $55

Ski-n-snowboard at White Pass Sunday, Dec. 18 $40 Transportation only: $20; lessons package: $95;

Bungee jumping Sunday, Dec. 18 $125 Minimum weight: 90 lbs.

After-work mountain bike trip Wednesday, Dec. 21 $20

Moonlight snowshoe Saturday, Dec. 24 $35

Fantasy lights tour Saturday, Dec. 24 $15 Ages 0–11: $5

Cross-country ski at Keechelus Lake Saturday, Dec. 24 $35

Tubing at Paradise Saturday, Dec. 31 $35 Ages 6–12: $25; ages 0–5: $5

New Year’s Eve winter camping Saturday, Dec. 31 $65 Minimum age: 16

Winter kayak Ketron Island Sunday, Jan. 1 $40 Minimum age: 12

Ski-n-snowboard at Mission Ridge Sunday, Jan. 1 $45 Transportation only: $25

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Tuesday, Jan. 3 $40 Transportation only: $20

After-work kayak skills class Wednesday, Jan. 4 $20 Minimum age: 12

Horseback riding Saturday, Jan. 7 $80 Minimum age: 7

Snowshoe Paradise Saturday, Jan. 7 $35 Minimum age: 12

Snowshoe Commonwealth Basin Sunday, Jan. 8 $35 Minimum age: 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday, Jan. 8 $125 See trip description for pricing

After-work climb Wednesday, Jan. 11 $15

Mount Bachelor ski weekend Jan. 13–16 $285+ See trip description for occupancy-based pricing

Visit Northwest Trek Saturday, Jan. 14 $40 Ages 4–13: $30; ages 0–3: $5

Bavarian Ice Fest Saturday, Jan. 14 $50 Ages 6–12: $25; ages 0–5: $5

Tubing at Paradise Sunday, Jan. 15 $35 Ages 6–12: $25; ages 0–5: $5

Cross-country ski Lake Easton Sunday, Jan. 15 $40 Minimum age: 12

Leavenworth Christmas lighting festival Travel to the Bavarian town of Leavenworth for the annual Christmas lightingceremony.VisitwithSanta,FatherChristmasorSaintNicholasandexplore shops and boutiques Saturday, Dec.17.Gatheraroundthepavilionatthe end of the day to watch as thou-sands of colored lights turn the town into a winter wonderland. Time in town: 5 hours. Trip fee includes trans-portation only. ($50; children ages 4–12: $25; ages 0–3: $5)

Visit Northwest Trek On Saturday, Jan. 14, explore this 723-acre park, hometomorethan200NorthAmeri-

can animals with lake, trails and beauti-ful natural exhibits. Enjoy the warmth and hands-on experiences in the Dis-covery Center and Baker Research Cabin or have lunch at the Fir Bough Café. Dress warmly and bring rain gear. ($40; ages 4–13: $30; ages 0–3: $5)

Winter kayak Ketron Island Bundle up in layers, throw on a dry suit and explore Ketron Island in the middle ofwinterSunday,Jan.1.Nopriorkayaking experience required. Trip fee includes transportation, kayak, safety equipment, dry suit and guided tour. Don’tforgettopackalunchanddressin warm layers. Minimum age: 12 ($40)

Get gear, take a trip or see a game!Rent equipment at McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited

Whatever your outdoor passion, Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field has the gear and equipment you need to make your outing a success.

Plus, now you can rent gear on Saturdays — Adventures Unlimited is open 7:30 a.m.–noon (beginning Dec. 1). For more information, call Ad-ventures Unlimited at 253-982-2206.

Plan a great trip for the holidaysThere’s still time to check out

the annual Leavenworth Christmas lighting festival with Leisure Travel Services. LTS is making two trips, Sat-urdays, Dec. 3 & 17. The cost is $40 per person, and the trip is 7:30 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. for ages 5 and older.

LTS also sells tickets for a Cinderella Duck Tour and the Holiday Lights Duck Tour in Seattle. Ask about holiday spe-cials to visit the Mount Rainier Railroad, take a dinner cruise and more.

If you want to visit Victoria or Vancouver during the holidays, ask the travel professionals at LTS about scheduling a trip aboard the Clipper.

And, of course, LTS is an authorized TicketMaster location and has tickets to the best sporting events and concerts. Get tickets to this month’s Seahawks games here!

The LTS office is located at Lewis Main inside the AFC Arena. For more information, call 253-967-3085. Call today for information on scheduling a seasonal trip, or check out vacation deals online at visit JBLMmwr.com.

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program, a limited number of free Christmas trees may be available Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Northwest Adventure Center. For more informa-tion, call 253-967-6263/7744..

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Research has shown that grateful people have higher and more positive levels of alertness, enthusiasm, determination, attentiveness and energy.

Get paid to work out with the Civilian Fitness ProgramYou can receive three hours of administrative leave each week to get in shape at an installation gym. If you’re a civilian employee at JBLM, all you have to do is enroll in the Civilian Fitness Program! The next assess-ment is Dec. 13 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center, Lewis North. Register and download a program packet at https://ft.lewis.army.mil. For more information, call 253-967-5122.

End the year with

an attitude of gratitude

By Lynn Larson, RN

On a daily basis, record three events or items that happened and made a positive difference.

Good cup of coffee and a friendly barista on a cold morning.

The view of Mount Rainier as you drive on Lewis Main.

The quality child care available at JBLM.

Photos by Ursula Buford

his holiday season, the Health Promotion and Wellness Team

(ArmyWellnessCenter)encouragesev-eryone to take a moment and focus on the wonderful people, events and trea-suresinyourlife.Whenyou’regrateful,problems diminish in importance.

One of the most impressive reasons for being grateful is the positive impact on the way you live your life. Research has shown that grateful people have higher and more positive levels of alertness, enthusiasm, determination, attentiveness and energy.

You’llfindamorepositiveemotionalstate by simply focusing on what you

aremostthankfulfor.Youcanencour-age this process daily by recording three events or items that happened during your day that made a positive difference in your life. It could be some-thing as something as simple as a smile or finding that great parking space.

Gratitudeismorethanathoughtprocess.Actiongiveslifetoideas.Dem-onstrate your gratitude through your own actions of compassion and toler-ance. When you look for ways to show gratitude,you’llfindmoreinyourlifefor which to be grateful.

Inaddition,Ibelievewecan’tshowgratitude without sharing it with some-

oneelse.Ifsomeone’stouchedyourlife,letthemknowthedifferencethey’vecreated.

Visit Family and MWR on Facebook (face-

book.com/JBLMFamilyMWR) and share your

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Winners of the JBLM Turkey Trot! More than 300 people raced in the Turkey Trot

last month. Congratulations to all the runners, walkers and skaters who crossed the finish line!

The overall winners of the 10K are:

The overall winners of the 5K are:

Skaters in the inline division ranged in age from 10–69. The overall winners are:

Complete results online at JBLMmwr.com.

Ifyou’rereadytoraceforthefinishline,registernowforSanta’sReindeerDash.EnjoyviewsofEaglesPrideGolfCourseSaturday,Dec.10andyoumustregister by Thursday, Dec. 6 at JBLMmwr.com. Check out the race calendar for upcoming events.

If you need to get in race shape, or want a great place to fit in a workout, check out the JBLM sports and fitness centers; locations on page 31. Details about fitness trainers and classes — both free! — are at JBLMmwr.com.

Males• Alexander Mueller, 30:31• Shannon Swords, 35:17• Douglas Brown, 35:39

Females• Kathleen Manor, 42:27• Samantha Jeremiah, 44• Stacy Adair, 46:04

Males• Wesley Fueston, 16:35• Jordan Cook, 16:57• Alex Caba, 17:47

Females• Marissa Delgado, 20:54• Shannon Johnson, 22:12• Marie Mesola, 23:30

Males• Craig Daly, 24:30• Vlad Oustimovitch, 25:21• Mark Virtue, 34:49

Females• Madeline Virtue, 34:55• Vena Miller-Burch, 38:11• Kathryn Armstrong, 45:58

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Learning & earning

Analyze your spending habits and get tips on creating and sticking to a budget with the Financial Readiness Office. Financial counseling is available at special weekend sessions Saturdays, Dec. 3 and Jan. 7, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and by appointment. A schedule of money-wise classes is at JBLMmwr.com.

Reach financial security — no penny pinching required!By Ryki Carlson, JBLM Financial Counselor

s2011comestoanend,it’stime to evaluate our goals. One

goal at the top of the list is financial security.It’simportanttounderstandthat gaining financial security centers around a simple time-tested formula: spend less than you make! Taking steps to achieve financial success will pro-vide you control and security.

Invest time in training; the more you understand about finances the bet-ter decisions you will make. Consider visiting some educational sites such as saveandinvest.org, mymoney.gov, bankrate.com or ultimatemoneyskills.com. If you prefer to attend classes or one-on-one budgetcounseling,giveArmyCom-munity Service a call at 253-967-7166 toscheduleanappointment.Afinan-cial counselor can ensure your goals and your budget are aligned for you to reach financial success.

Spending less than you make be-gins with creating goals and a valid budget — one that truly shows your income and expenses. Carefully review

your bank statements and bills to see the real picture. Technology can help you through this stage. Most banking institutions offer tools to track and categorize your spending. Remember that taking the first step is always the hardest and offers the greatest rewards.

The next step requires evaluating how you spend. Taking a close look at your spending offers the opportunity to reduce expenses. For example, your food budget can be reduced by limit-ing the number of trips to the grocery store, shopping with a list or using cou-

pons. Consider why you shop or spend

money. Is it for emotional reasons or is

it out of necessity? Understanding the

reasons behind your spending will help

you adjust your spending.

Nowcommittomakingchanges

that will help you succeed financially.

Tracking your progress will help moni-

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the small successes along the way to

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qualify for free checking. This may be as simple as setting up direct deposit or maintaining a specific balance. If your financial institution doesn’t offer free checking, consider moving to a credit union or a community bank. To reduce ATM fees, try to stay within your financial institution’s network or visit mon-eypass.com to find ATMs without a surcharge. Reducing overdraft fees, also known as nonsufficient fund charges, can be avoided by turning off, or opting out of, overdraft protection. This will help you avoid fees, but require you to live within your means.

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• Holiday Hoopla FREE Winter Break Crafts Everyday! Dec 18 thru Jan 2

• 2 Gift-Making Events Dec 10 & 17 from 3:30-6pm plus ‘kids only’ drop-off event 6–9pm

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Open a good book with the Winter Reading Program

Don’tforgettosignupyourkids for the Winter Reading Program at Book Patch Library! They’llfindoutreading’s“snowcool” and have a chance to win prizes for reading (or being read to for youngsters). The program will keep kids reading during the holiday break; ends Jan. 3. Book PatchislocatedinsideGrandstaffLibrary at Lewis Main.

Get into the holiday spirit with a library open house

You’reinvitedtoenjoyrefresh-ments and holiday cheer at the JBLM library holiday open house events. Check out the recipe tree for holiday meal ideas and browse library displays. Stop by GrandstaffLibraryatLewisMainWednesday, Dec. 14 or McChord Library Thursday, Dec. 15. Both events are 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Discuss foreign affairs with International Relations Forum

Join Dr. Jonathan Harrington of TroyUniversityashehosts“Con-flictintheSouthChinaSea:AnUpdate.” Fluent in mandarin Chi-nese, Harrington is an assistant professor of international relations and public administration.

Bring your brown bag lunch to the International Relations Forum atGrandstaffLibraryWednesday,Dec. 14, noon–1 p.m., or attend the second session at the McChord Library, 6–7 p.m.

International Relations Forums are quarterly events; for more

information, visit JBLMmwr.com. Beverages and dessert will be served at both sessions.

Learn why you should have a power of attorney & more

InconjunctionwithACS’sFinancial Readiness Program, the McChord Library is hosting a seminar to teach you the impor-tance of having a will, a power of attorney and more.

Join Ryki Carlson, JBLM Finan-cial Counselor (see article, previ-ous page), Wednesday, Jan. 18 at noon to discuss living wills, advanced healthcare directives, burial options, Social Security, life insurance, notifying creditors and financialinstitutions,VAbenefitsand taxes. For more information, call 253-982-3454.

Read, watch recommended titles•The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom

Thumb: A novel By Melanie Benjamin

•Black in Latin America By HenryLouisGatesJr.

•The Map of Time: A Novel By FélixJ. Palma

•The Night Circus: A Novel By ErinMorgenstern

•Prime Time By Jane Fonda

•Rio(DVD)ProducedbyKarenDisher

•Water for Elephants(DVD)BasedonthebookbySaraGruen

•The Whisperers: A Charlie ParkerThriller By John Connolly

Don’t miss the seasonal events at JBLM libraries

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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 CenterCYS Parent Central Services annex locationDomestic 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 Ctr Teen ZoneMcChord 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 LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial ReadinessGrandstaff LibraryMcChord Field Library

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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. 9903 Old MAMCBldg. 700Bldg. 3168 2nd Division Dr.Bldg. 737Bldg. 737 Bldg. 2013 N. 3rd St.Bldg. 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. 9993 Garfield St.Keeler Sports & Fitness CenterBldg. 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.

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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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