Family and MWR Special Event Family and MWR/United Service Organization Event Family and MWR/Yellow Ribbon Committee Partnership Event Association of the United States Army

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May May 14 9 – 11 am May 14 9:30 – 10:30 May 14 9:30 – 11:30 May 14 9 am- 12:30 pm May 14 2 – 3 pm & 5 – 6 pm May 14 6 – 7 pm May 14 6 – 9 pm May 15 9 am – 1 pm May 16 1:30 – 3:30 pm May 17 9:30 – 11:30 pm May 17 9:30 – 11 am

Notable Events EFMP Respite Care Training Resume Writing Computer Lab Home Buyers Class FRG Leader Training Informal Funds Training Parent and Teen Orientation Fort Drum Wrestling Club ATV Safety Class Anger Management Career Development Seminar Overseas PCS Brief

May 19 – Armed Forces DayMay 28 – Memorial Day May 29 – Soldier Show This two-hour class held at Army Community Service instructs the procedures to follow as a Respite Care Provider. Sharon Chapel 772-5476 Family Employment Readiness conducts this lab at Army Community Service to assist Military Family Members in learning how to create a resume on a computer. This class is limited to 15 persons. Amanda Thompson 772-9611 Facts you should know when buying your first home. Information regarding mortgages and financing this large purchase. Kent Thompson 772-0500 Mobilization & Deployment will give you tips and skills to being an effective FRG Leader. Jennifer Eichner 772-2848 Training on regulated fund raising and authorized spending of those funds. Jennifer Eichner 772-2848 Parent and Youth Orientation is required of all members within 30 days of member registration. Call the Youth Center for additional information and to schedule your orientation. Steve Ferguson 772-6719 Family and MWR is starting a new wrestling club at Magrath Gym. Valid ID card holders over the age of 18 interested in Wrestling, ground work, or just looking to hit the mat are welcome to take part in the Wrestling Club. Contact phelwan@yahoo.com for more information. Brandon Doherty 772-6661 A four hour instructional class that is mandatory to operate a Family and MWR ATV. Cost is $5. Sign up early space is limited. Rich Cole 772-4010 Family Advocacy Program offers a session on how best to keep anger form escalating in negative ways. Tia Seals 772-0593 Finding a Job Using Social Networking. Family Employment Readiness will provide tips and procedures to expand you job seeking through social networking sites on the internet. Amanda Thompson 772-9611 This brief will provide information necessary to make your change of duty station to an overseas assignment a successful transition. Scarlett Sharkey 772-6566

FORT DRUM FAMILY AND MWR

COMING ATTRACTIONS May 14, 2012

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May 17 10:30 am May 17 5 pm May 18 9 am – noon May 18 10 am – 2 pm May 19 10 – 11 am May 19 8 am May 19 6 pm May 19 1:30 – 3 pm May 19 3 – 6 pm May 20 – 26 continuous May 21 – 27 Various hours

Volunteer Of The Month Ceremony Automotive Emissions Class Couples Communication Class Special Olympics Watertown Armed Forces Day Parade Golf Tournament 2012 Basketball Tournament The Force is With Us! Skate Jam Fort Drum’s Military Saves WeeK Army Youth Network Study

This monthly event honors the volunteers of Fort Drum at a small ceremony held at the Commons. Jane Bresko 772-2899 Save money when you learn how to do it yourself. The Automotive Skills Center offers basic car care and repair classes on Thursday evenings. This class is mandatory for patrons wishing to use the emissions tester to find out why that check engine light appears. Mike Graveline 772-2832 You and your will partner learn practical and effective talking and listening skills for better decision-making and conflict resolution. Tia Seals 772-0593 This event Provides sports training and athletic competition for individuals with conditions or disabilities. Events will be held at several venues on Fort Drum and especially in the Pine Plains Complex area. Sharon Chapel 772-5476 Beginning at the Watertown High School parking lot, proceeding north on Washington Street to the reviewing stand in front of the Dulles State Office Building on to Stone Street where units will disband. Marching units, firefighters, music and more. events@watertownny.com This is a Two-Person Captain and Crew tournament held at Willowbrook Golf Club on NYS RT 37 in Watertown. Tournament is open to all Active Duty Military Personnel assigned or attached to Fort Drum, Family Members 19 years of age or older possessing a valid Military ID Card, and DoD Civilian Personnel employed on Fort Drum. Sign up at the Sports Office by May 18. Brandon Doherty772-6663 Open to active duty military assigned/attached to Fort Drum, Family members 19 years and older, retirees, reservists, and DoD civilians employed on Fort Drum. Rosters due to the Sports Office, Bldg. P-10050, by 3:30 pm on May 16. Brandon Doherty 772-6663 Come to McEwen Library for a celebration of the 35th anniversary of Star Wars. There will be snacks, crafts, and games all with a Star Wars theme. Dress as your favorite Jedi, Sith, Droid, or Wookie. This is destined to be force-fully good fun. Allen Goudie 772-9099 Fort Drum Teens can enjoy the moveable skate park with inline or quad skates or skateboards at the Youth Center. The cost is $3 for Youth Center members and $5 for non-members. Membership is open to Fort Drum Teens in grades 7 – 12 and is free. Steve Ferguson 772-6719 Military Saves is a social marketing campaign to persuade, motivate, and encourage military families to save money every month, and to convince leaders and organizations to be aggressive in promoting automatic savings. Learn more at www.militarysaves.org. Kent Thompson 772-0050 Fort Drum Teens between the ages of 11 - 18 are asked to participate in the Army Youth Network Study held May 21-27. Participants will make a difference for teens here on Fort Drum and Army-wide. No CYSS Registration is required. Participants will receive as a thank you an Amazon gift card and so will their parent. To obtain required forms, see locations and hours that locations will be open, or find out more visit drummwr.com. Steve Ferguson 772-6719

Recurring Events

Sports Office Sign up for sporting events through the Fort Drum Fitness, Athletics, and Aquatics Sports Office in the Magrath Sports Complex. Open to Active Duty Military, Family Members 19 yrs or older, and DoD Civilians. Rosters are due in advance in order to participate. Call 772-6663 for deadlines. Water Aerobics – Every Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10:30 – 11:30 am Aerobics and Fitness Classes – Monday - Friday Brandon Doherty 772-6663

Pine Plains Bowling Center Adventure Training

Monday & Tuesday Closed, Wednesday & Thursday11 am – 9 pm, Friday 11am –11 pm, Saturday 4 – 11 pm, Sunday noon – 8 pm. Cindy Fleming 772-6601 ATV Safety Courses – Available by request – 772-4010. Extreme Sports for Recreation and Training – Orienteering, Hunting and Fishing, ATV’s, Sportsman Shooting, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Whitewater Rafting. What do you want to do today? Let us know and we will tailor a trip to meet your needs. Murray Averill 772-4010

Parks and Recreation The Commons

Remington Park RV Campground and Cabins – Reservations 772-5435Party Equipment Rental – 772-5169 Make your next Family or unit function a success. Rent large grills, popcorn, cotton candy and snow-cone makers, inflatable bounce houses, tables, chairs, coolers, ice and dunking booth. Leisure Travel Services - Travel Center Discount Tickets – 772-8222 Stop in and check out the available discount tickets for local and out of state attractions. Gene Spencer 772-6568 Family Nights Every Tuesday – Family Night is finished for the season and returns to the Commons in September

Tuesday 5 - 9 pm Wednesday 5 – 9 pm Thursday 5 – 9 pm Friday 4 – 9 pm Friday 5 – 9 pm Monthly 5 – 7 Following Retirement Ceremony

Open Faced Grilled Rib Eye Sandwich Rib Night Prime Rib Night Friday Night Specials (except 3 day holidays) Buster’s Steak Special Right Arm Night

A tender and juicy grilled to order rib eye steak served on a fresh roll with salad, potato, vegetable, dinner roll and butter, $10.95. Start your evening out right with the mouth-watering ‘Rack of Ribs Special’ in Buster’s Brew Pub. Half rack of ribs - $11.95; Half roasted or BBQ chicken - $9.95 Thursday is Prime Rib Night at Buster’s Brew Pub. Enjoy a generous portion of prime rib with your choice of salad, starch and vegetable. 12 oz Prime Rib - $12.95 At Ease! Bar Specials Everyone needs a little down time. After a week of hard work you deserve to join friends, unwind, and ready yourself for the weekend. At Ease! Offer’s free snacks and drink specials from 4 – 7 pm in Buster’s Brew Pub. Fridays from 5 – 9 pm enjoy a steak cooked to order, with baked potato, and vegetable. Buster’s also has freshly made brews and tempting desserts. Porterhouse - $17.95; NY Strip - $15.95. Show your appreciation to your team at Right Arm Night. Held monthly following the Retirement Ceremony and sponsored by a Fort Drum unit. Enjoy 10th Mountain Right Arm Brew for only $1 per glass, Pool, Foosball, Air Hockey, and a hot snack buffet. Win $200 for your unit fund. A prize for the unit with the highest percentage of attendance at Right Arm Night, look for the Family and MWR table to sign in. Cindy Romig 772-6222

LOOK FOR THE FAMILY AND MWR PREVIEW EACH MONTH FOR UPCOMING EVENTS, CLASSES AND PROGRAMS.

Coming Attractions & Items of Interest

May 21 – Family Wellness Support Group – Army Community Service

May 22 – ATV Safety Class – Adventure Training

May 22 – 23 – AFTB Level 2 Training – Army Community Service

May 24 – Division Safety Day – Magrath Sports Complex

May 24 – Federal Employment Workshop – Army Community Service

May 24 – Economic Justice – Army Community Service

May 24 – Automotive Heating and Cooling Class – Automotive Skills Center

May 25 – Autism Support Group – Army Community Service

May 26 – Teen Trip to Carousel Mall – Youth Center

May 26 – UFC Compliments of BOSS – Winner’s Circle

May 29 – Conflict Resolution Class – Army Community Service

May 29 – US Army Soldier Show – Magrath Gym

May 30 – Computer Basics for Job Seekers/Intro to Power Point – Army Community Service

May 31 – Welding Class – Automotive Skills Center

Jun 1 – Hearts Apart

Save the Dates! Fort Drum’s Special Events: US Army Soldier Show – World-class performances by the US Army’s most talented Soldiers. This evening performance at Magrath Sports Complex Gymnasium will be given at 6 pm on May 29. The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families - Family and MWR in partnership with the USO is proud to present The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families on June 5 and 6 at Monti Physical Fitness Center. Sesame Street is bringing the furry, fuzzy and friendly Muppets to Military Families around the world with a visit to Fort Drum with two shows presented each day at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. At these shows your family will meet Katie, a Military kid on Sesame Street who is moving to a new place and learn how she and her friends cope with this change. Free Tickets for these shows are available through your Military Unit, CYS Services, the USO beginning May 24. Please call CYSS Parent Central Services at 772-8675 if you need more information. Riverfest – Enjoy a day on the Saint Lawrence River in the village of Alexandria Bay including a boat tour of the Thousand Islands, visit to Heart Island and Boldt Castle, Lunch, children’s amusements and fun on June 21with tickets on sale from your Brigade Unit Representative soon. Mountainfest – A great day of food, activities, Salute to the Nation, games, and free Concert featuring Jake Owens with opening act TJ Murphy on Division Hill, June 28.