Volume 13 Issue 2

Morale, Welfare, and Recreation

Proudly serving the Army - Marine Corps - Navy - Air Force - Coast Guard and all of Fort George G. Meade, Maryland

OCTOBER BULLETIN

Keep up to date with allFort Meade MWR events!

Visit us online:www.meade.armymwr.com

Volume 15 Issue 10

2018Better Opportunities For Single Service members

OPEN TO ALL SERVICESCall 301-677-6868 or see your Unit BOSS Rep!

Visit meade.armymwr.com or FtMeadeBOSS on Facebook

GHOSTS, GHOULS, andGOBLINS 5K27 October - 0800Meade PavilionGaffney Fitness Center’s 5K Fun Runand One Mile Walk for the entire Fort Meade Community

Spotlight On Security Event3 October - 1030 to 1400 - McGill Training Center

Free of charge - Open to all of Fort Meade

MASQUERADEMURDER MYSTERY

DINNER & SHOWAudience solves the murder!

Fun for all!

27 October1700

Club Meade

Tickets availableat Club Meade or online!Call 301-677-2402 for details.

ANNUAL FATHERDAUGHTER BALL

20 October - 1700 to 2030Club Meade

Get tickets early!Call 301-677-6969 or visit Club Meade!

Register before close of business on 5 Octoberat the Arts & Center - 6530 York Avenue

SIP & CREATEWine and paint nights at Club Meade

12 October1900 / 7 p.m.

$45. per person

Next Sip & Create: 16 November - Register by 9 November!

Price includes instructions, all materials,two beverages, and one bottle of water.

Other beverages and snacks available for purchase.

Isla nd DreamsIsla nd Dreams

ZUMBAHalloweenCostumePARTY

19 OCTOBER1700 - Murphy Field HouseFree of charge

BRIEFS & TRAINING

Free Joint Services - Classes & WORKSHOPS

Exceptional Family Member ProgramEFMP Sip & Share

4 Oct - 0930 - USO PavilionEFMP Bowling

17 Oct - 1730 - The LanesEFMP Adult Support Group

30 Oct - 1800 - PX Food Court

Call 301-677-4779

Transition, Goals, Plans, SuccessTwo Day Workshop - “Boots To Business”10 to 11 Oct - 0800 - FFSCNewcomers’ Orientation10 & 24 Oct - 0830 - ACSSponsorship Training 10 Oct - 1400 - FFSCPre-Separation Brief11 Oct - 0900 - FFSCNavy Family Orientation11 Oct - 1700 - FFSCPre-Deployment Brief12 & 19 Oct - 0900 - ACS18 Oct - 1000 - FFSCTransition, Goals, Plans, SuccessFive Day Workshop15 to 19 Oct - 0800 - FFSC22 to 26 Oct - 0800 - FFSCCitizenship Workshop18 Oct - 1630 - ACSFamily Readiness Liaison Training26 Oct - 0900 - ACSRetiree Brief29 Oct - 0800 - FFSC

FINANCIAL

Resume Workshop2 Oct - 0900 - ACS

Ten Steps to a Federal Job4 Oct - 0800 - ACS

Social Media for Job Seekers9 Oct - 0900 - ACS

Interviewing Skills11 Oct - 0900 - ACS

Salary Negotiation16 Oct - 0900 - ACS

LIFE SKILLS

EMPLOYMENT

FFSC: Fleet & Family Support Center2212 Chisholm Avenue / 301-677-9017 / 9014

ACS: Army Community Services830 Chisholm Avenue / 301-677-5590

Families Dealing with Deployment1 & 15 Oct - 1730Daddy & Me Support1 & 15 Oct - 1700Resiliency of Men3, 17, & 31 Oct - 1300Moms of Multiples4 & 18 Oct - 1330Single Parent Support8 & 22 Oct - 1730

Family Advocacy Program2462 85th Medical Battalion Avenue - 301-677-4118

Romp - n - StompPlay for up to age five

Every Tuesday - 1000SAC II -909 Ernie Pyle St.

Couples CommunicationEvery Monday - 1430

Parenting w/PurposeEvery Wednesday - 1300

Women’s EmpowermentEvery Wednesday - 1400

Moms Support GroupEvery Thursday - 0930

A-Z Come Play With MePlay Session: 18 months to 4 yearsEvery Monday & Friday - 10302462 85th Med Bn Avenue

Open to all Active Duty Military and family members, DoD civilians, and Military/DoD retirees; free of charge.

Dollars & Sense2 Oct - 0900 - ACS

Blended RetirementSystem

9 Oct - 0900 - ACS17 Oct - 0900 - FFSC

Banking Basics16 Oct - 0900 - ACS

Thrift Savings Plan23 Oct - 0900 - ACS

Financial Readiness (Online)23 Oct - 0900 - ACS

Home Buying30 Oct - 0900 - ACS

Stress Management4 Oct - 1300 - FFSCAnger Management9 Oct - 1300 - FFSCHealthy Relationships16 Oct - 1300 - FFSC

Love Languages Class26 Oct - 1400

Yoga Class16 Oct - 0900

Free Domestic Violence Awareness programs at Family Advocacy2462 85th Medical Battalion Avenue / 301-677-4118

PET PHOTOSat MWR’s Family Pet Care CenterDiscounts on photos for pets boarded or enrolled in Doggie Day Care!Halloween: 22 to 26 OctChristmas: 17 to 21 Dec301-677-4059

Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center’sInfluenza Vaccination Schedule

15 October to 2 November0800-1530 - McGill Training Center

*Open to all Active Duty Military, DoD civilian employees, and Tricare eligible beneficiaries assigned to

Military treatment facilities; ages three and older!(*NOT available for Johns Hopkins & USFHP patients)

Call 301-677-8435 for details!

October is the month ofDomestic Violence Awareness

Walk Away One Mile Walk27 Oct - 0700 - Meade Pavilion

YOUTH CENTER CLUBS

MIDDLE SCHOOL / TEENENTER3102 MacArthur RoadY COUTHGuest fee of $2.00 for non-members

1 Oct - 1530 / 3:30 p.m. - Spooky Art Project5 Oct - 1700 / 5 p.m. - “Do Something Nice” Day5, 12, 19, and 26 Oct - 1700 / 5 p.m. - Scary Movie Night17 Oct - 1630 / 4:30 p.m. - Mischievous Scavenger Hunt19 Oct - 1700 / 5 p.m. - Spooky Cooking Project24 Oct - 1700 / 5 p.m. - Scary Story Marshmallow Roast26 Oct - 1730 / 5:30 p.m. - Fright Fest Trip & Lock-in EventCome join us for a spooky trip to Six Flags’ Frightfest followedby a ghostly good time at CYS’ Lock-In!Fright Fest: $33.75 per youth / $ 16.36 Haunted House (Optional)Lock-in Fees: $15 for members / $20 for guests31 Oct - 1600 / 4 p.m. - Costume Contest

The CYS Youth Sports Program is open to youth ofActive Duty Military, Retired Military, DoD civilians,

NSA personnel, and contractors on Fort Meade.

Registration begins on 1 OctoberSeason runs from 3 December 2018 to 2 March 2019

Clinic BasketballBasketballClinic FutsalFutsalCheerleadingVolleyball

Ages: 3 to 4 $ 25.Ages: 5 to 15 $ 55.Ages: 3 to 4 $ 25.Ages: 5 to 11 $ 55.Ages: 5 to 15 $ 55.Ages: 9 to 14 $ 55.

MWR / CYSYouth Winter Sports Registration

Register online athttps://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/meadecyms.html

or at the CYS Central Registration Office, 1900 Reece Road.Call CYS Sports 301-677-1315 for details

Volunteer Coachesneeded for all Sports!

Volunteers are the lifeblood of theChild & Youth Services’ Sports Program!

Coaches receive a discount!

YOUTH

BASKETBALL CAMP

26 - 30 NOV - 1800 to 2000Ages: 5 to 15 / Cost: $35

PARENT’SNIGHT OUT

Open to CYS register youth; ages six weeks toeleven years. Youth are cared by certified providers

and the cost is much less than a babysitter!

19 OctoberFall Harvest Fun1830 to 2230

Child Development Center IVCost is $30 per youth

Register 1 to 10 OCT - Spaces are limitedRegister at Parent Central Services, 1900 Reece Road

Children are encouraged to wear their favoritefall harvest costume or themed attire.

Please; nothing violent, scary, or offensive!Special activities offered and a showing of a

“Peanuts” movie classic

9 November1830 to 2230

Child Development Center IVCost is $30 per youth

Register 1 to 7 November - Spaces are limitedRegister at Parent Central Services, 1900 Reece Road

Call 301-677-1149 for details.YOUTH CENTER 301-677-6054

Power Hour: Every weekday - 1430 / 2:30 p.m.Passport to Manhood: Every Monday - 1630 / 4:30 p.m.

Gardening Club: Every Tuesday - 1700 / 5 p.m.Tech Club: Every Tuesday and Thursday - 1630 / 4:30 p.m.Triple Play Wellness: Every Wednesday - 1630 / 4:30 p.m.

S.M.A.R.T. Girls: Every Wednesday - 1630 / 4:30 p.m.Torch Club: Every Thursday - 1630 / 4:30 p.m.

Keystone Club: Every Thursday - 1730 / 5:30 p.m.Youth Sponsorship Club: Every First Friday - 1630 / 4:30 p.m.

LOOKING AHEAD!Army - Navy Flag Football Gameand free Tailgate Party6 November - 1500 - Mullins FieldPARENTS NIGHT OUT9 November - 1830 to 2230 - CDC IVRegister: 1 to 7 November - Spaces are limited.HOLIDAY BAZAAR16 & 17 November - 1000 to 1900 - Club MeadeArts & Crafts’ SIP ‘N’ CREATE16 November - 1900 - Club MeadeTurkey Trot 5K17 November - 0800 - Murphy Field HouseGaffney Fitness Center’s 5K Fun Run and One Mile WalkCommunity & Veterans Job Fair28 November - 0900 - Club MeadeOpen to the public; everyone is welcome!

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Discount Tickets & More

DIY AUTO MAINTENANCEAdditional lifts reduce wait times!

New! Now available:”Staff Performed” Oil Change Service!

HOURS:Thursday & Friday - 1200 to 2000

Saturday - 0900 to 1700Sunday - 1000 to 1500

Leisure Travel Services6530 York Avenue (Arts & Crafts Center)HOURS: Monday to Friday: 0900 to 1700 / Sat - 0900 to 1300

Saturday, 22 DecemberSelf-directed trip with sights and sounds of the holidays!

Register early to reserve your space!

New York City Self-directed Trip

$125 per ticket plus $65 for roundtrip transportation.Great seats and additional self-directed time in the city!

Thurday, 13 Dec

ChristmasSpectacularwith the Rockettes

Radio CityMusic Hall Trip

VENDORS WANTEDfor Club Meade’s

Holiday Bazaar16 & 17 November

We are seeking all Direct Sales/Home-based companies to participate in a special two day event! Great sales opportunity!

Call 301-677-6969 for details!

Automotive Skills Center6530 Taylor Avenue

Arts & Crafts Center6530 York AvenueNEW HOURS: (Effective 1 October 2018)Engraving Shop: Monday to Friday - 0900 to 1700Framing Shop: Tuesday to Saturday - 0900 to 1700DIY Framing Studio: Saturday - 0900 to 1700

Disney on Ice: 13 & 14 October - Tickets limited!

Register for our “Sip & Create” events!

- Open Play Bowling- NFL Sunday Ticket in The Lounge- Book Birthday Parties or events

Contest is free and open to the entireFort Meade Community; all ranks and services,

Retirees, DoD civilians, and contractors.Win Prizes! Winners entered in final drawing!

through 30 December 2018

pigskin pick’emcontest

The Lanes - Fort MeadeTown Centre Complex301-677-5541

now open sundays!1000 to 1900

13 October - 1700 to 1900The Lanes Fort Meade

Open to all of Fort MeadeCost: $10 - bowling / $20 - bowling & food

For details; go to ftmeadeosc2vp@gmail.com

LET’S GLOW BOWLING!Public Service Announcement