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A TRIBUTE: TRIALS, TEARS, AND TRIUMPH

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Giving Thanks on Ft. Hood

Ho, Ho Ho…liday Budgets

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2 VOIcES OF THE GREAT PLAcE Favorite Thanksgiving dish

4 ARTS AND cRAFTSSanta’s Village Stationed at Fort Hood

5 FEATURED FAcILITy Leading a Resilient Life

6 FEATUREGiving Thanks on Ft. Hood

8 TRAVELTrippin’ With LTS

10 ENTERTAINMENTOh, What Fun!

12 FORT HOOD FAMILy AND MWR Location Guide/Phone ListingsMap, Listings, Addresses & Phone Numbers

14 OUTREAcHA Tribute: Trials, Tears, and Triumph

16 SPORTS AND FITNESSGolfing and Bowling for Turkeys

18 LODGINGThe On-Post Hotel, Redefined: Fort Hood’s New Holiday Inn Express

20 ARMy cOMMUNITy SERVIcEHo, Ho Ho…liday Budgets

22 cHILD, yOUTH & ScHOOL SERVIcESFamily Bonding - Victorian Style

23 VETERANS Veteran’s Day: A Veteran Reflects

24 HOW TOHow to Have a Healthy Holiday

Hood Happenings is an unauthorized, official monthly magazine for Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities within Fort Hood. Contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Fort Hood Command. The appearance of adver-tising in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or the Fort Hood Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund. Everything advertised in this magazine shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nation-al origin, age, marital status, physical/mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy is confirmed, Family and MWR shall refuse to accept advertising from that source until the violation is cor-rected. The information in this issue is current at time of publication. Activities and events are subject to change. For confirmation please call the activity.

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Garrison CommanderCOL Mark Freitag

DFMWR Nicholas R. Johnsen

Deputy DFMWRLorenzo J. Westbrook

ACS ChiefJeanie Barton

NAFSM ChiefSusan Burns

BD ChiefMike Ernst

RD ChiefJohnny Pelton

CYSS ChiefYveta PhillipsMarketing ChiefTracy Thomas

Administrative AssistantSara Browning

Account ExecutiveJade ColemanAshley Holladay

Public RelationsMonty CampbellWilson Mathews IIISales ManagerTashika DixonSales AssistantShelly Damo

Production ManagerNixie Romero

Marketing ClerkTina Wilgeroth

Graphic DesignersTanna JonesLaVonda K. WillsRobert JohnsonVisual InformationSpecialistJason Weiss

Cover DesignRobert Johnson

EditorMonty Campbell

To advertise in this publication: Hood Marketing / P.O. Box X / Fort Hood, TX 76544 • [email protected] • 254-532-5481

Respectfully,

Nicholas R. JohnsenDirector of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Fort Hood will conduct “Run to Remember - Rock t h e H o o d ” o n November 6. The d ay ’ s e ve n t i s l i n k e d t o t h e “Remembrance C e re m o n y ” o n November 6 to honor the fallen and those who assisted on November 5, 2009. Lots of activities are scheduled for the 6th so check out www.hoodmwr.com for additional information on the run and entertain-ment for that day. Thanksgiving will give us an oppor-tunity to enjoy Family and friends, as we remember the struggles not only of our founders but also of those in uni-form and their supporting Families during operations OEF, OIF, and OND. If you are looking for a way around spending all of that time in the kitchen or out in the yard barbequing turkey, give our Club Hood a shot at their scrumptious Thanksgiving buffet-it is hassle free and super! Check out all of the great activities that are coming up in November in this issue and also check out our web site listed above for more information on programs and events. Have a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving, and keep our Soldiers and Families in your thoughts and prayers.

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Director of Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreation ColumnFrom the desk of Nicholas Johnsen

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Voices of the Great Place

Dear Reader: In honor of Thanksgiving this month, please tell us what your favorite Thanksgiving dish has been. “My favorite Thanksgiving dish is Love. That is the most wonderful dish at our table. This is the dish that everyone loves, everyone can bring their own to share. It doesn’t have any calories, and it is so easily passed around the table, and no one will say they don’t like it. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, I love planning the dinner, cooking, the glorious smells wafting from the kitchen. The football rivalries, the cheering, the closeness of the people I treasure. The only gift that is required for this day is your presence. Our table is always open to anyone and everyone. Though now that my children have families of their own, we cannot always be around the same table, but I know that when they sit down to dinner, they will share our favorite dish. LOVE”

- Linda Jordan-VanVranken “My mom makes the best Apple Pie! She came up with the recipe when I was a little girl. Her recipe is so special because it has cinnamon red hots in it. It makes the pie a beautiful pink color. My favorite memories of Thanksgiving come from my childhood when would get to help my mom make her special apple pie. I would pull up a chair and help my mom peel the apples. She would always let me use her special apple peeler. As a little kid I thought I was so cool cranking the apples, and getting to eat the peels. I would get the job of the apples while she would make the pie crust. After we would finish making the pie, she always took the leftover pie crust and made cinnamon rolls. Then we could have something yummy to eat, since the pie was always for later. Whenever I smell her apple pie cooking it always takes me back to my childhood. I hope to one day teach my children how to make their Grandmas special Apple Pie, and create many memories with them.”

- Revee Kraszewski

“They say smells spark a memory from childhood. That is the case with Turkey! The smell of turkey baking in the oven brings back so many memories of going to my grandma’s (or Grma as we say it!) house and spending time with the family. A memory so priceless. It’s with you forever! Turkey reminds me of everyone sitting at the table, talking, laughing, sharing stories, but it also reminds me of the funny times like my uncle Dan falling asleep on the couch immediately after eating the turkey! Every year without fail, he fell asleep, and the good ol’ 12” television was right next to him blaring football! You can’t take away my memories :)”

- Cynthia M. Armstrong

1 - 21 Turkey Bowl, Phantom Warrior Lanes1 - 30 Military Appreciation Month1 - 28 FEB Unlimited Golf, The Courses of Clear Creek6 Guided Fishing Tour, BLORA6 Run to Remember, Cameron Field6 Rock the Hood, Sadowski Field7 Sunday Brunch, Club Hood8 Anniversary Bingo, Community Events Center10 American Family Theater’s Cinderella Play - Howze Theater13 Military Appreciation Night at Bingo, Community Events Center16 Jay Black (free comedy show) Phantom Warrior Center17 Gift Bag Decorating Class, Casey Memorial Library18 BOSS Paintballing, BLORA19-2 JAN Nature in Lights (Drive-Thru Light Display), BLORA19 Phantom Warrior Golf Scramble, The Courses of Clear Creek20 Moonlight Cruise, BLORA20 Boating Safety Course, BLORA20 Turkey Scramble, The Courses of Clear Creek24 BOSS Thanksgiving meal, TBA25 Thanksgiving Buffet, Club Hood27-3 JAN Holiday Sale, The Courses of Clear Creek27 Ornament Make ‘n Take Craft, Casey Memorial Library

DECEMBER3 Intramural Basketball League Starts, Abrams Physical Fitness Center3 Dueling Pianos, Phantom Warrior Center4-5 Overnight Trail Ride, BLORA Ranch5 Sunday Brunch, Club Hood7 Intramural Wrestling Post Tournament Starts, Ironhorse Physical Fitness Center9 Mark Verra and Roy Wood Jr. Comedy, Pantom Warrior Center11 Army vs Navy Game Showing, Ledgens Pub11 Williamson County Orchestra, Howze TheaterAll dates subject to change

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H as the holiday spirit caught you? Look-ing for that perfect holiday moment with someone special? Be sure to take

a moment to visit Santa’s Village inside Live Oak Pavilion when you are driving through Nature in Lights. Santa’s Village is the perfect place in all of central Texas to capture the memories of the little ones with Santa. The stage is created to look like the North Pole where children can visit with Santa and let him know what they want for Christmas. Our Santa is special - he will take the time to speak to all the children. If you wish to create a memory while visiting Santa there will be several options this year. Have a photo taken with Santa that slides into a Holiday Sleeve only $8 each. New this year is the Talking Picture Frame - Your Child’s Photo will be inside a talking frame - the frame has the capabil-ity of recording a message that can be sent to Daddy overseas - where he can actually hear his child’s voice say “Merry Christmas - I love you Daddy.” The talking frames cost $10 each. Photos of your child can also be captured on a coffee or funnel mug...these are great gifts for Grandma / Grandpa. $15 each for coffee mug and $18 each for funnel mug. Santa’s Village is also filled with vendors with a wide variety of holiday gifts - from NFL items, light ups, candles, jewelry, bags, purses, wax hands, face painting, and one of a kind items. And to make the evening perfect enjoy a hot cup of chocolate with your favorite home baked cookie at Granny’s Cookie Shack. Santa’s Village will be open from 5:30 - 11 pm beginning Nov. 19-21. And then every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 25 Nov - 19 Dec. additional nights will be 20 -24 Dec. The last night that Santa night will be available is Dec. 24.HO! Ho! Ho! And Merry Christmas to All....s

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here are various factors that cause stress in life,

from school to work, having loved ones deployed

or coming back from deployments. Fort Hood has

a great way to deal with those tough times through its

Resiliency Campus. The Fort Hood Resiliency Campus

provides programs that encourage living a balanced life

through mind, body and spirit. This campus is made up

of several facilities, each facility specializing in a spe-

cific aspect of the balanced lifestyle.

The Wellness Center and Functional Fitness Cen-

ter focuses on the body aspect in a balanced lifestyle.

These centers offer services about nutrition awareness,

fitness coaching, stress control and power performance,

to name just a few. The Army Center for Enhanced Per-

formance concentrates on keeping a fit mind. This facil-

ity helps ranging from building confidence and setting

goals to attention control and time management.

The Spiritual Fitness Center enriches life’s spiritual

aspect. It is open 24 hours a day and has designated ar-

eas for meditation and fellowship, as well as an internet

café and library. The spiritual fitness center also offers

counseling for various issues, including disillusionment,

cynicism, anger, discouragement, stress relief and ethi-

cal concerns.

Each center is located in the Fort Hood Resiliency

Campus on 31st Street & Battalion Avenue. For more in-

formation, call 254-285-5693. s

FeaturedFacility If you are a Soldier with a Family member that has special needs did you know its MANDATORY for you to be enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program(EFMP)?

Enrollment in the EFMP program will help provide you with the resources you need. The EFMP offers compre-hensive and coordinated medical, educational, housing, community support, and personnel services to Families with special needs.

An EFM(Exceptional Family Member) is a Soldier's immediate Family member (child or adult), regardless of age, with any physical, emotional, developmental, behavioral, mental, or intellectual disorder that requires special treatment, therapy, education, training, or counseling on an on-going basis.

To enroll call the EFMP Clinic at 254-288-8099

We’re here to help!

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ovember has always been a time of celebrating with Family and friends, to re-

flect on what we are thankful for, and to of course, indulge in massive amounts of food and beverages. Before sitting down and enjoying a nice meal with the family at home, or one of the delicious meals that will be hosted on post, take a minute to explore the rich history that contributes to this holiday. Thanksgiving origins date back to the time of the Pilgrims in 1621. The Plymouth Celebra-tion occurred at the Plymouth Plantation which was to be-come a part of the original thir-teen colonies. The feast closely resembled traditional European dinners at the time. It is said that the celebration was held in honor of the settlers surviv-ing through their first winter at the settlement, which became significant after it was discov-ered the supplies brought over from England were insufficient. The Wampanoag tribe of Na-tive Americans began to teach the settlers to harvest corn and catch eel, this, along with the leader of the Wampanoag tribe donating a large part of their own supplies helped the colo-nists survive through the initial winter. Immediately following the first harvest came what most hold to be the first tradi-tional Thanksgiving meal. This first celebration lasted for three days and was host to 53 settlers and 90 Native Ameri-

cans. The dishes ranged from fish, fowl and squash to fruits and pumpkins. A first hand ac-count from one of the settlers states, “There was a great deal of wild turkey of which they took many”- William Bradford. This account may well have given rise to the most popular tradition of Turkey for the holi-day. Other colonies including Massachusetts Bay and Charles-town also held similar celebra-tions during the 17th century. In the 18th century, with the beginning of the Revolutionary War, it became common prac-tice to denote a celebration of thanks in honor of a military victory. The first national decree for a Thanksgiving celebration was given by the Continental Congress in 1777, for the vic-tory in the battle of Saratoga. Thanksgiving Day was officially announced as a national holi-day in 1863, to be held every year on the final Thursday of November. Thanksgiving Day is a holi-day rich in tradition both for our nation and for the indi-vidual Families who celebrate it. While many of you on post find yourselves away from Fam-ily during this holiday, Family and MWR has put together a

celebration of their own and you are more than welcome to attend. Join Club Hood in celebrat-ing a Happy Thanksgiving Buf-fet on November 25. The buffet will consist of a smorgasbord of delicious foods, the carving station will consist of mouth-watering Roasted Turkey and Virginia Baked Ham, as well as a Steamship Round of Beef. Oth-er meats will include, sliced tur-key, pork tenderloin and stuffed Flounder. To compliment the fish and meats the lunch line will contain candied yams, mac-aroni and cheese, green bean casserole, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and more. A salad sta-tion will be available for a light-er choice, and the buffet will be rounded out with a delectable choice of desserts. Two separate seating times are available for your conve-nience; the first will be from 11 am to 12:30 pm, the second will begin at 1:30 pm and end at 3 pm. Prices are $18.95 for adults and $5.95 for children ages 5-12, children under 4 years of age are free. Reservations for both times are available, call 254-532-5073 or 254-532-5329. Please join us in this wonderful celebration. s

Thanksgiving Day is a holiday rich in tradition both for our nation and for the individual Families who celebrate it.

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begins! If you are thinking about vacationing but are unsure of how to put it all together, then stop by Leisure Travel Services, where we can help you plan the perfect vaca-tion. Leisure Travel Services can help you book hotel rooms, purchase airline tickets, rent a car, and add local attractions to your vacation. Leisure Travel Services also offers a variety of attraction tickets throughout the United States. When planning your vacation, you want to plan well ahead of time to ensure you re-ceive the best deal available. Planning ahead also allows you the time to make payments on your trip, without having to pay the full amount at one time. At the time of booking be sure to ask the travel clerk if insurance is added into your package. Adding insur-ance is very important and it protects you in case circumstances occur, which you can-not control. Leisure Travel Services has many advan-tages for you to take part in too, one of those advantages is our day and overnight trips. These trips are designed to take your mind off the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We consider our customer’s needs when plan-ning our trips by centering them around back


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to school shopping, holidays and whatever falls in between. One of our upcoming trips is The San Antonio Day trip, November 20. San Antonio is a place where you will find a mix of diverse cul-tures and major attractions. This will be a fun-filled day where you can walk the Riverwalk, cruise the Rio River, explore the Alamo, and check out the Ripley’s attractions. When taking this ride with us we will drop you off and pick you up at the Alamo. You can purchase tickets for San Antonio, now through Leisure Travel Services. If you are already planning ahead and thinking about Christmas, then come shopping with us on our next day trip. This trip is headed to Grape-vine Mills Mall in Grapevine, TX on December 11. Here we will spend all day shopping, we will stop at Sam Moon Trading Company and then ease our way on over the Grapevine Mills Mall. At Grape-vine Mills Mall, the stores seems to be endless and the fun seem to never stop. Leisure Travels Services is always on the move planning trips, vacations and offering you the best discounts on attractions. s

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Entertainment

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This season, Fort Hood is full of events! On November 6, we will celebrate, recognize and appreciate the resiliency and strength

that our fallen Soldiers, veterans, retirees, Family Members and the supporting community have exerted in honor of our nation. We will pay trib-ute to the 13 heroes lost, and those wounded on November 5, 2009, and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice that over 550 Soldiers have made over the seven years of combat in Iraq and Afghani-stan. There will be several activities for all ages to enjoy, such as a 13.1 mile half marathon, 5K run or 1-mile walk/run. Bring your Family to see Cinderella, on No-vember 10. Get your laugh-on when Fort Hood hosts comedians Jay Black and Lucas Bohn on November 16, and Roy Wood Jr. and Mark Viera on December 9. Enjoy the sounds of the Dueling Pianos on December 3 and on December 11 you can get a dose of culture by watching the Wil-liamson County Symphony Orchestra perform. CINDERELLA: Come and see American Family Theater’s Cinderella, live, on stage! The enchanting award-winning musical is the perfect Family event for all ages. Stowtime is at 6:30 pm on November 10, at Howze Theater. COMEDY SHOW: Comedian Lucas Bohn

will open the show for Jay Black. Lucas has worked with Dave Chappelle,

Jimmy Fallon, Ralphie May, and Tommy Davidson. Jay Black has gone from being a high school teacher to headlining at over 300 venues. The show will be held on November 16, at 7:30

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is an adult show recommended for patrons 17 years and older. DUELING PIANOS:This wild, inter-active show features pianists performing songs that may bring back old memories, or move you to sing and dance. Dueling Pia-nos will be at the Phantom Warrior Center from 5:30-9:30 pm on December 3. COMEDY SHOW: Mark Viera spent a lot of time watching television as a child and doing impressions of his favorite car-toon characters to amuse his Family, which eventually gave birth tho his love for com-edy and sucessful career. The show’s head-liner, Roy Wood Jr. took third place on this past season’s Last Comic Standing and has also appeared on Def Comedy Jam and The Late Show with David Letterman. The show will be held December 9, at 7:30 pm at the Phantom Warrior Center. This is an adult show recommended for patrons 17 years and older. SYMPHONY: The Williamson Sym-phony is bringing the sounds of the holiday season to Fort Hood, on December 11th at 7:30 pm at the Howze Theater. The sym-phony is made up of several musicians from different churches around the Williamson County area, who enjoy playing and shar-ingbeautiful music. Each show is free and open to all. Come out and support these skilled entertainers at the Phantom Warrior Center. For more information or for any questions or com-ments, call 254-286-5342. s

For information call 254-286-5342

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Army Substance Abuse Program Bldg Map PhoneASAP Control Office 2241 27 287-33098Travel / Museums Leisure Travel Services 4930 12 285-2090 Location 1Leisure Travel Services 136 42 287-6024 Location 21st Cav Museum 2218 45 287-36263d ACR Museum 419 55 288-3590

Child Development Centers Bldg Map PhoneParent Central 121 43 287-8029Clear Creek Child Development Ctr. 4819 9 288-5222Comanche Child Development Ctr. 52024 2 287-4848Fort Hood Child Development Ctr. 113 40a 287-6037Chaffee Child Development Ctr. 198 40b 287-4749Child Development Services, Admin 121 43 288-3196Family Readiness Centers Oveta Culp Hobby SFRC 18000 73 287-6069Soldier & Family Assistance Center 36042 75 286-57681CD Center 37007 15 286-6284/62853rd Signal Brigade Center 4475 22 285-5411Brave Rifles Readiness Center 9409 61 286-6728

Fort Hood Army IHG Hotel Bldg Map PhonePoxon Guest House 111 38 532-2100Keith Ware Hall Reservations Desk 36006 24 532-8233Information / Assistance ProgramsRelocation Assistance Program 121 43 287-4471Volunteer Services 16005 44 287-8657Abuse Hotline 121 43 287-CARe (2273)Army Community Service 121 43 287-4ACSArmy emergency Relief 121 43 288-5003Army Family Team Building 16005 44 286-6600Community Life Program 1001 25 618-7720Consumer Affairs 121 43 287-CITY (2489) Financial Readiness Program 121 43 288-2862Food Program 121 43 287-7130Loan Closet 121 43 287-8595Mobilization & Deployment (ACS) 16005 44 288-2794 Visitor’s Control Center 69012 39 287-9909Library Services Casey Memorial Library Circulation Desk 3202 18 287-4921Library Overdue Section 3202 18 287-4878Library Reference Section 3202 18 287-5202

Lounges & Restaurants Bldg Map PhoneLegends Pub 5782 54 532-9324Patton’s Pub 9212 57 287-8484Club Hood 5764 54 287-5215Phantom Warrior Center 194 48 287-5215 Backbone NCO Lounge 194 48 532-5073Courses of Clear Creek Snack Bar 52381 5 287-4130Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Strike Zone/Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 287-2434 Outdoor Recreation Activities Belton Lake Outdoor Rec Area (BLORA) NAF 126 72 287-4907BLORA Boat Dock NAF 155 72 287-6073BLORA Reservation Office NAF 126 72 287-2523BLORA Sierra Beach 20140 72 287-6644Courses of Clear Creek 52381 5 287-4130Recreational equipment Checkout 4930 12 287-4126Hunt & Saddle Club 1937 34 532-4552Hunt Control Office 1941 34 287-5847Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Skeet Range 1937 34 532-4552West Fort Hood Travel Camp 70004 66 288-9926Bronco Youth Skate Park 6602 51 288-3770ATV Park Area 111 532-4552

Chapels Bldg Map PhoneComanche Chapel 52024 1 287-0469Iron Horse Chapel 37012 13 287-40341 Cav Memorial Chapel 31001 17 287-0469Red Team Chapel 24008 31 287-4034Spiritual Fitness Center 12012 47 286-56784th ID Memorial Chapel 10041 56 287-749419 Street Chapel 9406 62 288-749413th SC(e) Chapel 39010 20 287-1391Historical Old Post Chapel 53 37 288-6545West Fort Hood Chapel 91074 68 288-9442

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Recreational Activities Bldg Map PhoneApache Arts & Crafts Center 2337 30 287-0343Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 287-3424Community events Center (Bingo) 50012 7 532-9253Sprocket Auto Crafts 9138 58 287-2725School Age Services (SAS Sites) Clark elementary School 51600 6 288-6310Clear Creek elementary School 4800 8 554-3667Duncan elementary School 52802 4 287-4362Montague elementary School 84001 70 539-8695Venable elementary School 60160 53 523-4217Walker / Meadows Site 85018 64 287-7950Sports & Fitness Programs Competitive Sports Info 23005 29 287-3622Aerobics & Skating 324 49 287-5623Intramural Sports 23005 29 287-3622Hood Stadium 4652 23 287-6987Varsity Sports 23005 29 285-5459Youth Sports 6602 51 288-3770

Child Development Centers Bldg Map PhoneParent Central 121 43 287-8029Clear Creek Child Development Ctr. 4819 9 288-5222Comanche Child Development Ctr. 52024 2 287-4848Fort Hood Child Development Ctr. 113 40a 287-6037Chaffee Child Development Ctr. 198 40b 287-4749Child Development Services, Admin 121 43 288-3196Family Readiness Centers Oveta Culp Hobby SFRC 18000 73 287-6069Soldier & Family Assistance Center 36042 75 286-57681CD Center 37007 15 286-6284/62853rd Signal Brigade Center 4475 22 285-5411Brave Rifles Readiness Center 9409 61 286-6728

Family Services Bldg Map Phoneemployment Readiness Branch 284 76 286-6684Training Facility 121 43 287-6070exceptional Family Member Prog. 121 43 287-6070Family Advocacy 76020 71 286-6774 Family Advocacy New Parent Support 284 76 287-2286 Program 4+ Family Advocacy New Parent Support 284 76 287-2286 Program 0-3 Family Member employment 4220 21 288-2089Assistance Program Family Child Care 121 43 287-5448 Youth & School Age Services, Admin 121 43 287-8436Supplemental Programs & Services 121 43 287-8029Information & Referral 121 43 287-2214School Liaison 121 43 288-7946SKIeSUnlimited Academy 121 43 287-4592

Lounges & Restaurants Bldg Map PhoneLegends Pub 5782 54 532-9324Patton’s Pub 9212 57 287-8484Club Hood 5764 54 287-5215Phantom Warrior Center 194 48 287-5215 Backbone NCO Lounge 194 48 532-5073Courses of Clear Creek Snack Bar 52381 5 287-4130Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Strike Zone/Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 287-2434 Outdoor Recreation Activities Belton Lake Outdoor Rec Area (BLORA) NAF 126 72 287-4907BLORA Boat Dock NAF 155 72 287-6073BLORA Reservation Office NAF 126 72 287-2523BLORA Sierra Beach 20140 72 287-6644Courses of Clear Creek 52381 5 287-4130Recreational equipment Checkout 4930 12 287-4126Hunt & Saddle Club 1937 34 532-4552Hunt Control Office 1941 34 287-5847Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Skeet Range 1937 34 532-4552West Fort Hood Travel Camp 70004 66 288-9926Bronco Youth Skate Park 6602 51 288-3770ATV Park Area 111 532-4552

Centralized Marketing Information Area Bldg Map PhoneResiliency Campus (OpenMon-Fri8am-5pm) 12018 77 287-5586Copeland Center (FrontDeskOpen24hrs7daysaweek) 18010 36 287-3832Oveta Culp Hobby Soldier & Family Readiness Center 18000 73 287-9274 (OpenMon-Fri7:30am-8:30pm)Swimming Pools Abrams Pool (Indoor) 23001 29 287-4648Aquatics Director 23001 29 287-9430Comanche Pool 52932 3 287-754413th SC(e) Pool 2239 26 287-368962nd St Pool 2479 33 287-409442nd St Pool 1679 35 288-3484Martin Pool 137 41 287-5037Patton Pool 5774 54 285-5837Thomas Pool 193 48 287-8637West Fort Hood Pool 91075 67 288-9838Youth Centers Bronco Youth Fitness Center 6602 51 287-6745Comanche Youth Center 52019 3 287-5834High Chaparral Youth Center 5485 52 287-5646Miscellaneous Services American Red Cross (toll free) 1-877-272-7337 8640 65 287-0400BOSS Program 194 48 287-6116Combined Federal Campaign 1001 25 287-0345NAF Civilian Personnel Advisory Center 4220 21 288-2055Palmer Theater 334 50 287-3066Veterinary Clinic 4909 10 287-2823Robertson Blood Center 2250 28 285-5808Inprocessing 18010 36 287-3832DFMWR Headquarters 194 48 287-4339Fort Hood Recycle Center 4626 74 287-7881Client Services (Legal Assistance 4617 78 287-7901/3199

Fitness Centers Bldg Map PhoneAbrams Physical Fitness Ctr. 23001 29 287-2016Burba Physical Fitness Ctr. 9301 60 287-8297Harvey Physical Fitness Ctr. 31006 16 287-7098Iron Horse Physical Fitness Ctr. 37017 14 287-4380Kieschnick Physical Fitness Ctr. 39008 19 287-4203Grey Wolf Physical Fitness Ctr. 24006 32 287-7465Starker Physical Fitness Ctr. 87010 63 287-9639Functional Fitness Center/ Resiliency Campus 12018 46 287-5586West Fort Hood Physical Fitness Ctr. 91068 69 553-2010Resiliency Campus Bldg PhoneResiliencyCampusHQ 12022 77 285-5693WarriorAdventureQuest 12019 319-1619ArmyCenter/EnhancedPerformance12020 288-4671WellnessCenter 12019 46 288-8488FunctionalFitnessCenter 12018 46 287-8219SpiritualFitnessCenter 12012 47 553-1195

A Tribute: Trials, Tears, and Triumph

t is hard to pinpoint the makeup of a military Family Member because each military Family is unique. They can be single, married, children,

teenagers, parents, grandparents, fiancés, and even friends. Whatever the makeup is, it is enlivening to know everyone is encompassed in what could be described as the largest Family support network on the planet – the military Family community. During the month of November, military Families serving around the world are being honored through a variety of observances and are being recognized for the commitment and contributions they make every day. Military life is not easy, but it is rewarding. Being a military Family Member means your life will be filled with various trials, a few tears, and a lot of triumph. Trials come in various forms. Being able to pick up and move across country at a moments notice, chang-ing your career, uprooting children, and knowing at

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least one of your possessions will probably break in the move takes strength and flexibility. Finding out that a deployment has been extended or moved up may take sheer will not to break down. If I had to bet on the resiliency of a rubber band versus the military Family, I would put odds on the military Family every time. The tears are shed both in sadness and joy. They fall for the military Family Member deploying, for those who endure injury, and for those who do not make it back. Then there is the very moment a loved one steps off the plane to return home and the commander dis-misses the troops to the arms of their loved ones. Triumph occurs on a daily basis and all triumphs are distinctive. They occur in every smile, every laugh, and each time a military Family overcomes a new chal-lenge. The military Family is triumphant because they make it through those trials and the tears, and most importantly, they make it through together and as part the larger military Family community.

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November has been dedicated “Military Family Appreciation Month” to recognize and value the sacri-fices made by military Families who steadfastly serve alongside their loved one with integrity, pride, unwav-ering strength, and incomprehensible resiliency. Fort Hood will honor the military Family in November showing its appreciation in various ways. Family and MWR will have their pasta nights and Family bowling nights. Nature In Lights and the Courses of Clear Creek will hold special promotions. Army Community Service will have appreciation cook-ies for customers at different locations and Child, Youth & School Services will host a variety of activi-ties focusing on the celebration of the military Family. This is a tribute to the military Family, to the trials, tears, and triumph. Thank You! For more information about Military Family Appreciation Month call 254-287-8657. s

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Turkey Bowl – November 1-21 Throughout the month of November Phan-tom Warrior Lanes is hosting its Turkey Bowl! All you have to do is go bowl 10 games during the time period and fill up your punch card. Then you’re automatically entered to win the Thanks-giving turkey prize, which will be given to five lucky winners! You can enter as many times as you’d like, so feel free to keep bowling to fill up multiple punch cards. The drawing will be held on November 22 and you don’t have to be pres-ent to win. For more information call Phantom Warrior Lanes at 254-287-3424.

Turkey Scramble – November 20 The Courses of Clear Creek hosts this an-nual event in which teams of four compete in a scramble to see who can win the ultimate prize of a free Thanksgiving turkey and accompanying grocery gift cards so the winners can purchase the ingredients to complete their meal. The cost to compete is $15 per person, plus the appropriate green and cart fees, which in-cludes a lunch. Registration for the scramble is 8 - 8:45am and the shotgun start is at 9 am. To find out more info or to register call The Cours-es of Clear Creek at 254-287-4130.

by Ashley Holladay

ovember is the beginning of what I often call the “money-draining months”. Meaning, there are so many things we have to spend money on that I often feel like I might as well kiss every paycheck

for the next three months goodbye. First, there is Thanksgiving with its astronomical grocery bills, and then there’s Christmas where you’re spending money on decorations, food and presents for what often feels like a million people. Throw in a holiday traveling excursion or two and soon all of our pockets are emptier than empty. I don’t pretend to be a money expert by any means, but I do know of a few Family & MWR promotions coming up where you could win a free Thanksgiving turkey or meal just by having fun and participating!

Check out the Turkey-centric events going on here at Fort Hood this monthand you could just be the lucky turkey winner! s

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K eith Ware Hall has a new name, but the name is actually the least of the changes you’ll see at the fully renovated hotel, now

newly branded as a Holiday Inn Express®. The renovation is a project of the Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program, a collaborative effort between the Department of the Army, Actus Lend Lease and IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group). The newly branded hotel will offer a higher standard of amenities for both official and unofficial Army visitors, including Soldiers, Families and civilians. As a result of Actus Lend Lease’s renovation efforts, all rooms and public spaces have new carpet, paint, floor tiles and furnishings. Every guest room has a 32-inch flat-screen TV, new bedding, and upgraded shower amenities. Major additions include the free Smart Start® breakfast bar featuring hot and cold breakfast items seven days a week, a new outdoor pool, a business center, a lounge, and a small convenience mart. The hotel will continue to offer the amenities and services introduced as part of the IHG Army Hotels initiative last year, including the popular Wednesday-night barbecue socials, concierge service and a free on-post shuttle service. And guests will continue to benefit from IHG’s Priority Club® Rewards program, earning points for their stays at Fort Hood that can be used for stays at IHG hotels worldwide or redeemed for a variety of other rewards. Even while renovations were under way, the

improvements generated positive customer feedback. “We

have seen a continual increase in guest satisfaction,” says general manager

Sandra Van Bibber. “We get customer

feedback through a third-party evaluation,

and it’s been very positive. Now that we

have all the transitions in place, service will improve even more.” Fort Hood is one of ten Army posts chosen to participate in the first phase of the PAL project. The Holiday Inn Express will be just the second branded hotel ever opened on a US military installation. The remaining on-post lodging facilities will remain open until a new Candlewood Suites® hotel is constructed in a later phase of the project. For more information on any lodging concerncall 254-532-8233.s

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hhh, ‘tis the holiday season is upon us! Soon, the smell of holiday meals complete with mouth-watering meats, delectable side-dishes,

and yummy desserts will fill the air! Twinkling lights and sparkling decorations will be displayed on every doorstep and house. Malls, department stores, and every commercial establishment imaginable will have holiday shoppers galore! All the anticipation of waiting for this once-a-year celebration makes us forget…how much is this going to cost me?! In planning for the holidays, we seem to forget the financial aspect of this celebration. We become over-whelmed with meals, parties, gifts, and decorations but frequently put aside the idea of cost involved-a cost that could possibly take months or even until the next holiday season to pay off. We tend to abide by our checklists to get everything just right for our holiday celebrations. So why not use a financial checklist to help us budget for the per-fect holiday celebration? Take for instance these costs involved-food, wrap-ping paper, bows, Christmas cards, postage, phone calls, gifts, decorations, gas, lodging, invitations, clothes and not to mention normal everyday household expenses. This all tends to add up! Starting a holiday budget early and sticking to it throughout the holidays can definitely help with any financial burden you may incur. First, and maybe the most important holiday budgeting tip, is to start planning early! Check how much money you have after paying bills each month and setup a savings plan.

Find ways to stop spending on menial things and you will see the money start to add up. Use this towards your gifts. Avoid using credit cards! Write an expense checklist so you have a visual repre-sentation of the money you will spend. Draft a list of gifts you would like to buy and can afford for family, co-workers, neighbors, etc. Be realistic of whom you can buy for and how much for each. Trim down to immediate Family members if need be. Don’t forget to factor in the costs of gift wrap, bows, tape, and postage if they need to be mailed. Make sure you write down expenses accurately. Write a complete grocery list to make sure you have all items needed and how much all of it will cost for that perfect holiday meal. Add the costs of eating out, baking items, and drinks too! Take into consideration your miscellaneous costs as well. Don’t forget entertainment costs such as invitations, clothing, and activities. Also, the decorations for the season like your lights, garland, candles, wreaths, and trees to name a few. Reuse decorations as much as possible. Lastly, travel costs should also be taken into consideration. Lodging, gas, phone calls, and meals to and from the holiday events will also be an expense. Keep in mind it’s never too late to start now and it’s nev-er too early for next year! Army Community Service offers the following classes to help: Budget/Debt Management and Savings/Investing. Also, a holiday spending plan worksheet is available on our website at www.hoodmwr.com/acs/frb.html or for more information contact us at 254-288-2862.s

Budgets

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he holiday season is upon us and that means hectic schedules, lots of errands and a to-

do list a mile long. Though there’s a lot going on, we still need to set time aside to spend precious moments with our Family and loved ones. On Tuesday, December 7, Child, Youth & School Services will be hosting its 5th Annual Victorian Tea for the Families of Fort Hood. In the past, it has been a very successful event with an average attendance of 300 people. This year the tea will take place in the ballroom of the Phantom Warrior Center, Bldg. 194, on 37th Street. It will be a social and elegant gathering that is designed to help youth and their Families wind down during the hectic holiday season. Best of all,

the Victorian Tea is free and open to all service members and their Families. All ages are welcome so bring the whole Family! Looking for an excuse to play dress up? The Victorian Tea is the perfect opportunity to have some fun and pretend like you’re back in the Victorian era. This year’s theme is Red Hat Society, “ The Elite Ladies of Red.” Participants are encouraged to dress in Sunday best clothes and get creative with the Victorian theme by adding some gloves, a fancy hat or whatever floats your “tea” boat! Last year there were quite a few little Victorian ladies and gentlemen who made their appearance! The tea will begin at 5 pm and tea, of various flavors, will be served. There will also be light finger foods for snacking. The agenda for the evening includes a Victorian fashion show, traditional tea readings, guest speakers and much more. The evening is sure to be a lot of educational fun and a great opportunity for some parent-child bonding. Put down the to-do list, take a breath and bring your Family to the Victorian Tea on December 7. s

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by Jade Coleman& Ashley Holladay

Family Bonding - Victorian Style

child, youth & School ServicespresentsThe 5th Annual Victorian TeaDecember 7, 5 – 6:30 pmPhantom Warrior centerOpen to the PublicFree

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Veteran’s Day

by Sara Browning

Coming from a long line of military Families, Veteran’s Day means everything to me. I asked my father, “What does Veteran’s Day mean to

you?” He replied, “A day where you pause and re-flect on all the veterans, especially the ones who gave their lives in defense of their country, regard-less of political position.” A day to reflect on veterans - how do you re-flect? On November 11,1918, it is said to be be-ginning date of the annual anniversary of Veteran’s Day and is said to be observed with thanksgiv-ing and prayer and parades designed to achieve peace through good will and mutual understand-ing between nations. Every year, the President of the Unites States issues a proclamation for this day calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings. This le-gal holiday was first incorporated by President Wilson as Armistice Day in honor of the Armistice treaty which ended WWI, but was eventually re-named to recognize all veterans, to include those of WWII. This is the day to honor American vet-erans of all wars. Maybe you know someone who fought in World War I (US 1917-1918) & II (US 1941-1945), in Korea (1950-1953), on Vietnam (1956-1975), in Nicaragua (1981-1989), in the U.S. Intervention in Lebanon (1982-1984), in Operation Earnest Will (1987-1988), in Operation Desert Storm (1990-1991), in the No-Fly Zone War/Iraq (1991-2003), in the U.S. Intervention in Somalia (1992-1994), in Operation Deliberate Force (1994-1995) or in Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-2010). If you don’t recognize some of these, then ask the veteran and they will proudly tell you about it. Veteran’s Day is the day to be filled with sol-emn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory,

because of that from which it has freed us. Fly the American flag proudly this Veteran’s Day and con-tribute in the thanksgiving of your freedom. Finally after reflecting, I asked my father what is the one thing he would like to say to the veter-ans: “I would like to thank everyone, Soldiers and the Families, as well as the civilians for their sacri-fice.” HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY! s

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Have a Healthy Holiday

he Holiday Season: indulging heavily and pre-paring to buy jeans a size larger than normal after it’s all over. Cookies, pies, turkey, mashed

potatoes, OH MY! Sound familiar? It all takes its toll on both our weight and our self confidence. This year, make a change and turn Heavy Holidays into Healthy Holidays. The first way to keep your holidays healthy is to plan in advance. Don’t go into Thanksgiving dinner thinking “I’ll just try to be healthy.” Instead, set clear goals so you have something specific to work for. Identify what your biggest temptation is and then tell yourself that you’re only going to have one, rea-sonably sized serving of your favorite mashed pota-toes or cherry pie. This isn’t about deprivation, it’s about compromise! Another great way to keep yourself from indulg-ing too much, is to follow the half and half rule for your plate: fill your plate halfway with healthy veg-gies or fruit and only fill the rest with meat and starch, and no, green bean casserole doesn’t count as a healthy vegetable option! No healthy options at your holiday celebrations?

That’s no excuse, because you can take control and bring them! Bring a fruit platter or a veggie side dish that DOES fit into your healthy lifestyle. One of my favorites is roasted broccoli, roasted in the oven with garlic & olive oil. It’s actually more popular than the broccoli casserole, in my experience! For a healthier dessert option, offer to bring a fruit crisp. They are loaded with fruit and usually less sugar than other desserts, it is the best option for a healthy eater. Finally, get up and get moving during the holi-days! Despite my best tips, it’s bound to happen that at some point you’re going to get off track a bit and indulge. Instead of getting down on yourself, counteract it by incorporating exercise into your holiday routine! Go for a Family walk in the crisp fall air or play a Family game of kickball. It doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you do something to get your bodies moving and burn calories. With these tips you should be ready to turn those Heavy Holidays into Healthy Holidays! Maybe you will even motivate someone in your life to make the same change! s

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