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CONTENTS

FROM THE COVER Cover photo by Emiliano Hernandez; pictured Alexis D.

Outdoor adventures aplenty Make the most of the season with an adventure trip — take a hike or head to the pumpkin patch and corn maze with the Outdoor Recreation program. See details and a full trip calendar in the Adventures section (page 24).

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FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT

Have fun with new SKIES music classes; Play to Learn with the Children’s Museum of Tacoma is back; sign up for fall sports;

have fun on field trips

FEELIN’ GOODRegister for the Salmon Run; learn about

Operation Kid Fit and jump-start your child’s healthy lifestyle; intramural

wrestling is coming soon

ADVENTURESGo sightseeing in Seattle or Victoria, B.C.;

head to Ape Caves, a local winery or the pumpkin patch; get an adrenaline

rush with bungee jumping and ATV riding

FOOD & FUNBring the Family to Oktoberfest; book

your holiday parties now; MWR’s school of fun is in session; experience FootGolf &

glow-ball golf; buy & sell at Flea Market

As we look back on a great summer, we look forward to brand-new activities and events for the fall. Whatever the season, the fun never stops! Take a look at new outdoor adven-tures, trips and activities in this issue!

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As your children head back to school, I wish ev-eryone a great school year! Here at Family & MWR,

we have myriad learning opportunities for people of all ages. Whether you want to learn something new while your children are in school or want Family-friendly learning on the weekend, we have you covered.

This month’s feature article is all about learning outside the classroom. Turn to page 12 in the Food & fun section for details on how you can learn just like your student — from auto shop and PE to physics and even lunch, there’s an MWR equivalent for every subject. We guarantee learning is fun!

For Family-friendly fun, youth are invited to learn a new sport or skill with Child, Youth & School Services. See details about fall sports, new mu-sic classes and upcoming field trips in the Family & the homefront section on page 14.

Upcoming events of note include Oktoberfest (page 6), Flea Market (page 8), Armed Forces Action Plan Conference (page 19) and the 2nd An-nual Salmon Run (page 30). There are so many more on the pages of this issue — take a look!

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Creative director Toby Bartley

Promotions director Kelly Wetzel

Editor & graphic designer Kimberly Rowe

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Contributors Kelly Wetzel and JooSam Yu

Contributing photographers Cinderella Burnes, Olena Commons, Scott Hansen, Emiliano Hernandez, Kaweka Stoney, River Ridge Golf Club and JBLM Marketing staff

Send submissions to [email protected]. For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Tara Long at 253-966-2256. 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 Family & MWR, 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 en-dorsement. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.

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Saturday, Sept. 13Holiday Park

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Cinderella Burnes

Immerse yourself in German culture at

MWR’s Oktoberfest! Taste and experience authentic food, brew, live entertain-ment and games in the MWR Fest Tent Saturday, Oct. 4. at Lewis Main.

The good old-fashioned Family fun

lasts from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. and includes

a lineup of German-style bands, games,

rides and contests, plus ‘80s dance music

to close out the evening.

Start out the day at 9 a.m. with a volks-

march and volksbike to create a hearty

appetite or come to the party anytime

during the event.

The German-style menu is created by

our own professionals chefs. Entrées cost

only $4 and include:

• Breaded and fried pork cutlet with

mushroom gravy.

• Old-time pork bratwurst with a Ger-

man roll.

• Seasoned quartered chicken with crispy

skin.

Sides are available for $2 and include:

• Homemade potato salad with bacon

and vinegar dressing.

• Sauerkraut.

• Braised red cabbage.

• Cheese noodles with caramelized onions.

• Homemade apple strudel.

• Large pretzel and sweet mustard.

Choose an entrée and three sides for a

combo costing only $9. You also can pur-

chase a nonalcoholic beverage for $2.

German brews will be available on-site

for ages 21 and older with valid IDs.

Other entertainment includes foam

sword fights, hay rides, pony rides, a

climbing wall, face painters and a balloon

artist, a photo booth and more. Adult-

only fun features a keg toss, tricycle races

and a stein hoist.

Visit JBLMmwr.com/oktoberfest for the

complete menu, entertainment schedule,

costs (and freebies) and directions to the

event.

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Book holiday parties early to avoid stress later!

Are you the one who plans your unit’s

or office’s yearly holiday party? Save

yourself from stressing out by booking

your party now!

The Club at McChord Field has a

brand-new holiday menu — call the

Club’s catering office for a quote today:

253-982-8175 or 982-5581.

The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis

North can accommodate up to 80 guests

with menus customized for your budget

and taste. Call the Bistro at 253-964-2813

to get more information.

Other JBLM venues include American

Lake Conference Center, Eagles Pride

Golf Course and Whispering Firs Golf

Course.

Call the central catering office at

253-964-1209 or check out venues at

AmericanLakeConferenceCenter.com with

menus that cater to your budget for your

unit or office holiday party.

Strike Zone Café is a friendly placeThe Strike Zone Café at Bowl Arena

Lanes offers good food at a great price!

Order lunch, dinner or snacks, such as

burgers, sandwiches, pizza, salads, start-

ers and sides. Specials include soups and

sandwiches with refillable sodas.

The Strike Zone Café is located at

2272 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main.

Renovation closuresCascade Community Center and He-

roes Sports Lounge are closing Tuesday,

Sept. 30 for conversion into a Samuel

Adams bar and grill. Kim’s Barber Shop will remain open during the nine-

month conversion — drop by for a trim

or cut! Call 253-964-4546 for hours.

AFC Skate Arena and Battle Bean Café

are closing Tuesday, Sept. 30 for an up-

grade to the building’s air system.

Leisure Travel Services will be relocated

to a temporary office nearby.

Check for updates on our Facebook

page at fb.com/JBLMFamilyMWR and on

our website at JBLMmwr.com.

Stuff yourself at German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club

at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat

German buffet Wednesday, Sept. 17 from

5–7 p.m.

Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut,

schnitzel, beef rouladen, red cabbage,

mashed potatoes, German potatoes,

salads and German breads. Top it all off

with yummy desserts.

The cost is $17.95 for ages 11 and older,

$7.95 for children ages 4–10 and free for

ages 0–3. Reservations are a must for this

popular buffet; call 253-982-5581.

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Order hearty breakfasts and lunches at the Caddy Shack

Located at Eagles Pride Golf Course

near DuPont off I-5 Exit 116, the Caddy

Shack Bar & Grill offers hot breakfast

and lunch seven days a week, includ-

ing burgers and dogs, grilled and chilled

sandwiches and salads, plus extras for

appetizers and snacks.

Try a combustion or bogie burger, a

fully loaded chicken burger and other

satisfying meals!

Pick up tasty lunches at the Club’s Globemaster Grill

Try tasty gourmet salads made fresh for

you at Globemaster Grill inside the Club

at McChord Field! Supreme steak, apple

chicken, Mandarin citrus, taco, chicken

Caesar, chef, Asian, Southwest and Cobb

salads are yours for the asking.

Also take advantage of the Wednesday

“Hump Day” special — a burger, fries

and a soda for only $6. Club members

receive $1 off. The special is served from

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, ask about the

cook’s special — it’s always hot and

homemade!

Dine in or order to go Tuesday–Friday

from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Globemaster Grill is

located at 700 Barnes Blvd. at McChord

Field. Call 253-982-5581 for more details.

The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps

and sandwiches, sweet-and-spicy wings,

piled-high sliders, chicken salads, flat-

bread pizza, brews on tap and more?

At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at

Lewis North! Come in starting at 10 a.m.

seven days a week to eat and play.

The Zone is for ages 18 and older and

is located on the corner of 17th and D

streets. Questions? Call 253-477-5835.

Club members get exclusive mealsIf you’ve joined the Club at McChord

Field, come on out for your membership

appreciation luncheon Wednesday,

Sept. 24 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in the ball-

room. It’s free for Club cardholders and

$5 each for your Family member or guest.

Members also can take advantage of a

two-for-one steak night Friday, Sept. 26

from 5–8 p.m. in the dining room. Two

complete steak dinners cost only $18.95!

Only club members can get two lunch-

es for the price of one at Globemaster

Grill from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. every Tuesday,

plus free food every Friday from 5–6 p.m.

Want to join the Club and save on

many more MWR goods and services,

plus receive cash back on Commissary

and Exchange purchases?

Call the Club office at 253-982-5581

and ask how to get started today.

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Compete in final JBLM Payday Scramble of the season

Sign up now for the last JBLM Payday

Scramble of the season at Eagles Pride

Golf Course Friday, Sept. 5! If you’re an

ID cardholder, you and your friends can

enter the five-person scramble. The cost

is $30 per person and includes your green

fee, cart rental and a chance to win priz-

es. You can enter as a team or be placed

on a team if you enter individually.

Register by Wednesday, Sept. 3. Call

Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 for more

details.

Eagles Pride is located off I-5 Exit 116

and is open to the public.

Plan on bringing Family out to free Soldier Show

You’re invited to the 2014 U.S. Army

Soldier Show, a free Family-style variety

show featuring performances that span

from Broadway musicals to country, gos-

pel, rhythm and blues and top-40 songs.

This year’s production, “Stand Strong,”

is being held Monday, Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. at

Lewis Main’s Evergreen Theater. Tickets

aren’t needed; seating is first-come, first-

served. Doors open a half-hour before the

show.

As in the past, the cast and crew are

selected to exemplify the Army values

of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service,

honor, integrity and personal courage.

Evergreen Theater is located at

3405 2nd Division Dr.

Sell your gently used treasures at Fall Flea Market

Make some quick cash and contribute

to reducing and reusing by selling your

gently used items at the annual Septem-

ber Fall Flea Market.

Rent two 6-foot tables, two open spaces

or a table and an open space for only $24.

Rent an additional 6-foot table or space

for $6 more.

You must be an authorized ID card-

holder in order to sell your household or

yard items. No crafts or resale merchan-

dise are allowed.

The market is from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Satur-

day, Sept. 13 in the MWR Fest Tent next

to Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main.

Email [email protected] for

information on table and space reserva-

tions.

Play to win at a one-day Texas Hold ‘Em tourney

Come on out to the Club at McChord

Field for a one-day Texas Hold ‘Em

Tournament Saturday, Sept. 27. Your $20

buy-in gets you in the game, covers your

chips and includes a light buffet. Prizes

include $500, $400 and $300 gift cards.

Registration begins at 1 p.m., and play

starts at 1:30.

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

at McChord Field. For more details, call

253-967-5776.

This event is open to active duty Ser-

vice Members, reservists, Family mem-

bers, DOD personnel and retirees.

Free movies can’t be beatIf you like free movies, you’ll enjoy

your choice of the best during September

at JBLM!

Come on out to the McChord Field

Theater Saturdays at 4 or 7 p.m.

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Your Arts & Crafts Center Clip ‘n Save Coupons for September

Receive 10% Off Frame Shop Fitting fees with purchase of materials

(does not apply to specialty fitting fees)

Bring these coupons to your MWR Arts & Crafts Center Sept. 1–30, 2014 to receive your discounts when you place an order!

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Limit one coupon per customer. Valid only when presented in person. No photocopies accepted. No cash value. Coupon is good Sept. 1–30, 2014.

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Receive 10% Off Engraved Lettering (does not apply to materials being engraved)

Here’s what’s showing this month:

• Sept. 6 is “Draft Day,” rated PG-13 at

4 p.m. and “Godzilla 2014,” rated PG-

13 at 7 p.m.

• Sept. 13 is “The Fault in Our Stars,”

rated PG-13 at 4 p.m. and “Neighbors,”

rated R at 7 p.m.

• Sept. 20 is “Think Like a Man Too,”

rated PG-13 at 4 p.m. and “Transform-

ers: Age of Extinction,” rated PG-13 at

7 p.m.

• Sept. 27 is “X-Men: Days of Future

Past,” rated PG-13 at 4 p.m. and “A Mil-

lion Ways to Die in the West,” rated

R at 7 p.m.

Movies may change without notice.

The McChord Field Theater is located at

1120 Jackson Blvd. Concessions are avail-

able for cash purchase.

Say good-bye to stress with professional massage therapy

Say hello to complete relaxation with

a professional massage therapist at JBLM.

Choose a total back treatment, deep tis-

sue or relaxation massage, steam facial

massage, pregnancy massage and more.

Massage therapy is a perfect aid to

any workout! Lengthen shortened and

fatigued muscle fibers, increase range of

motion and improve your recovery time.

Make an appointment for your massage

at the McChord Fitness Center Annex

with Badgerhawk’s Bodywork.

Call 206-396-1467 to schedule an ap-

pointment or for more information. Gift

certificates are available!

Still time to sign up for fall leaguesWant to bowl with others? Get in on a

fall bowling league at Bowl Arena Lanes.

You can find a league that suits you when

you look at the information sheet at the

counter.

Sign up now for an adult mixed league

that meets Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday or Friday.

Youth leagues are meeting Saturdays at

10 a.m. in September.

For more details, call Bowl Arena Lanes

at 253-967-4661 or come to the front desk

at 2272 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main

Arts & Crafts Center is here for youDo you need to get those recognition

awards finished? How about sprucing up and framing your old displays or photos? Want to get an early start on holiday gifts?

Stop by your Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field with your coupons (be-low) to receive savings on your custom framing and engraving orders.

While you’re in the shop, ask about cre-ating a photo-transfer pillowcase, mouse pad and night light, a photo-engraved coffee mug, plus custom license plate holders and clocks! The experts can show you how all these — and more — can make great-looking gifts!

Don’t have time to stop in? Email the specialists at [email protected] and you can get personalized help for fabulous and unique gifts for others — or for yourself!

Questions? Call your Arts & Crafts Center at 253-982-6726. The center is open weekdays from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and is located at 1121 Barnes Blvd.

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Are you ready for FootGolf?FootGolf is the hottest game springing

up at golf courses all across the country.

Eagles Pride is getting in the FootGolf

game by creating 18 soccer-ball-size cup

holes on the green course!

The game is played by kicking a No. 5

size soccer ball from shot to shot. Anyone

who can kick a ball can play — it’s great

fun for Families and friends! Players tee

off from FootGolf tees and play each hole

to a cup, pin and flag just like traditional

golf. You also score par 3s, 4s and 5s like

regular golf (even par for the 18 holes is

72.36 on the front nine and 36 on the

back nine).

FootGolfers play along with other golf-

ers following golf etiquette — waiting for

the group in front to clear before you hit

or kick your next shot. Play time is the

same as regular golf, from two to three

hours for 18 holes. When the FootGolf

holes aren’t in use, they’re covered.

Tee times are the same for FootGolfers

and regular golfers — reserve your spot

through GolfJBLM.com. The cost is $10 for

18 holes; cart fees are the same as regular

golfers.

You’ll need to wear smooth indoor

soccer shoes or tennis shoes instead of

cleated soccer shoes. Also, you’re asked to

stay off the regular putting greens, play-

ing to the side or short of these.

Eagles Pride is a member of the Ameri-

can FootGolf League, Inc. To learn more

about this new sport, visit FootGolf.net —

then get in on the action at Eagles Pride!

For details, call 253-967-6522. Eagles

Pride is open to the public and is located

off I-5 at Exit 116.

Courtesy of River Ridge Golf Club

Whispering Firs takes on the night with a Glow Ball Tourney & Barbecue

Join the fun at Whispering Firs Golf

Course Friday, Sept. 12 at the nine-hole

Glow Ball Golf Tournament and Barbe-

cue!

Bring your flashlights along with your

appetite as you start off the evening with

a good old-fashioned barbecue at 6:30.

You’ll tee off between 7:30–8:30, each

playing two-person scrambles.

The cost is $45, which includes the

barbecue, green fee, cart and glow ball.

Extra glow balls are available for purchase

at the pro shop.

For more details,

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McChord Field. Valid

ID cardholders and

your guests are wel-

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Whew! The kids are finally back in school

and that means it’s time for parents to do some learning! But we’re not talking class-room-type learning — we’re going to the “MWR School of Fun!”1st period: Study Skills

Learning something new can be fun!

The Grandstaff and McChord libraries are

full of books, programs, computers, DVDs

and more, all geared to help you with

everything from learning a new language

or making curtains for your bedroom to

learning to create a website — for free.

You can even learn the art of home can-

ning in a class at the McChord Library

Saturday, Sept. 13 (advance registration

required).

Your library card (which also happens

to be your ID card) opens a world of op-

tions from your home computer as well.

Stop by either location to get started!

2nd period: Auto ShopLet the professionals at the McChord

and Lewis Main Auto Centers teach you

to maintain your vehicle.

“Most of the teaching is done at Mc-

Chord,” says Auto Center Director Ray

Daniels, “but for less than they charge

off-base to do the work, instructor/me-

chanics will teach you to change the oil,

change front and back brakes, tune-up a

4-, 6- or 8-cylinder engine and perform

preventive maintenance.”

Both shops have all the tools you need

to do most any automotive work. You just

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pay for instructional classes, bay time or

special services you need.

3rd period: PE With seven different fitness centers,

personal trainers and a huge array of

classes at all times of the day, there’ll be

no skipping this class!

Want to get in shape, but need some

motivation? Jensen Family Health &

Fitness Center at Lewis Main offers a six-

week Fitness Bootcamp (next class starts

Monday, Oct. 20) designed for those who

are less fit but want to make a change in

their lives. The number of participants is

limited, so register now at Jensen Family

Health & Fitness Center, or go online

to JBLMmwr.com/fit_jensen and look for

Bootcamp info on the right.

Like to work independently? If you

need a little one-on-one fitness “tutor-

ing,” Certified Personal Fitness Train-

ers are available at no charge at Jensen,

McVeigh, Soldiers Field House and Wil-

son fitness centers.

If you work better in a group setting,

group fitness classes are available in yoga,

cycling, kickboxing, TRX, Zumba, Cross-

Fit, core strengthening, spin and weight

training.

4th period: Natural ResourcesConsider this your “outside-the-

classroom” classroom! JBLM’s Outdoor

Recreation program features some of the

greatest opportunities to get outside,

learn something new and have fun.

This is your chance to learn to kayak,

ride an ATV, improve your shooting skills

at one of the ranges or learn to scuba

dive. As soon as there’s enough snow in

the mountains, Outdoor Rec can arrange

for transportation, gear and ski or snow-

board lessons.

Learn about the area we live in with

hikes, introduction to mountain biking

trips or day trips to locations such as

Mount St. Helens and Victoria, B.C.

Or for off-beat seasonal tours that mix

food and drink with fun, take a wine and

beer tour by kayak Sunday, Sept. 21 (see

the Adventures section on page 24).

Go to JBLMmwr.com/outdoor_rec for

details, or call 253-967-6263.

Lunch Break!Relax for a few minutes and grab a bite

at one of MWR’s eateries on base!

If you’ve only got a little time, stop by

Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering

Firs Golf Course at McChord Field. Every

burrito, taco and salad is made to order,

just the way you want it. They’re even

open before school for breakfast!

If you’ve got time for a sit-down lunch,

make your way to the Bistro at Russell

Landing for sandwiches, salads, burgers

and more, all served lakeside at Lewis

North.

5th period: PhysicsAn object in motion tends to stay in

motion — especially if you keep hitting it

with a golf club! Learn to golf at Whis-

pering Firs or Eagles Pride golf courses

with one of their on-staff pros. Whether

you’re a beginner or experienced player,

they’ll help improve your swing and your

score.

Scientifically curious about why bowl-

ing pins fall the way they do — or do you

just want to knock down as many as you

can? Learn to bowl or improve your skills

at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main, then

join a league. Look for morning leagues,

perfect for when the kids are at school!

6th period: ArtExpress yourself with a framing class

at the Arts and Crafts Center at McChord

Field. The instructors can teach you to

cut and assemble your own mats and

frames in an afternoon one-on-one class,

or you can bring a group of friends to all

learn together. Call 253-982-6718.

The Arts and Crafts Center can even

take your design and put it on a mug,

plus they can custom-embroider or

engrave it on a variety of materials. Call

253-982-6723 for details.

7th period: EconomicsSay you really do want to go back to

school, maybe start or finish a degree?

MWR can help you save money on books

at the MWR Bookstore located inside

Stone Education Center at Lewis Main.

You can always stop by to check out

what you need, but the MWR Bookstore

has a unique way to save you even more

by renting your college books online!

The site has more than six million books

to choose from and, in addition to sav-

ing you money, any proceeds go back to

MWR programs at JBLM. Go to Armed-

ForcesCollegeTextbooks.skyo.com and start

saving now.

While you’re in Stone Ed Center, stop

by the Battle Bean for a breakfast sand-

wich, lunch, cream cheese Danish or a

quick cup of coffee between classes.

Hurry, before the kids get home from

school!

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Family & the homefront

Fall is fun with youth sportsFall sports season is upon us, and the

Youth Sports Office has myriad options

for youth of all ages!

Recreational in nature, CYS Services

sports are open to youth of all abilities.

Check out the following listings and then

register at http://JBLMcyssRegistration.com.

Get Fit, Be Strong! running and conditioning Don’t miss the sign-up for

this youth health and fitness program

— registration ends Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Open to ages 8–15, the cost is $40. The

season runs Sept. 8–Nov. 22.

Special Olympics bowling Open to youth

with and without special needs between

the ages of 8–18, Special Olympics bowl-

ing costs $50. The season runs Sept. 8–

Oct. 26.

Lil’ Dribblers Registration runs Oct.

1–29 for Lil’ Dribblers basketball. Open

to youngsters ages 3–4, the sport will

teach the fundamentals and importance

of teamwork. The cost is $20. The season

runs Nov. 10–Dec. 18.

Basketball or cheerleading If you have

a basketball player or cheerleader, sign

them up Oct. 1–29! Available to youth

ages 5–15, the cost for each sport is $55.

The season runs Nov. 10–Feb. 7.

The First Tee Golf Camp Golfers ages 7–18

are invited to sign up for The First Tee

Golf Camps at JBLM golf courses. Avail-

able Tuesdays at Eagles Pride Golf Course

from Sept. 9–Oct. 14 and Thursdays at

Whispering Firs Golf Course from Sept.

11–Oct. 16, camps cost $35. The meeting

time for both locations is 3:45–5:15 p.m.

Registration closes Wednesday, Sept. 17.

Lil’ Drivers Golf Camp Sign up your

young golfers ages 5–6 for the Lil’ Drivers

Golf Camp at Eagles Pride Golf Course.

The camp is held Thursdays Sept. 11–

Oct. 16 from 3:45–5:15 p.m. Sign up by

Wednesday, Sept. 17.

Coming soon: Special Olympics basketball,

Start Smart camp, flag football camp, tennis

camp and volleyball camp.

Share your love of the game as a youth sports coach Coaching is a great way to

get involved with JBLM youth. Sports fee

vouchers are available for coaches and

assistant coaches. Background checks,

training and certification are provided.

For more information, call the Youth

Sports Office at 253-967-2405.

Congratulations to Mya McNeil!Representing the CYSS track and field

team, Mya McNeil, along with Janiah

McNeil, Olivia Whitaker and Jayda

McNeil, competed at the track and field

regional competition in July.

Mya McNeil advanced to the USATF

Nationals Junior Olympics in Houston and

made her coach, Family and CYSS proud!

• 100m: 15.7 (30th place)

• 200m: 33.66 (40th)

• 400m: 1:20.1 (42nd)

Great job, Mya!

Child, Youth & School Services is above parWhen it comes to seasonal sports, fun classes and special events, no one’s better than CYS Services. Enroll today at the Parent Central Services location near you and take full advantage of sports, child care and lots of fun!

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Child, Youth & School Services is above parWhen it comes to seasonal sports, fun classes and special events, no one’s better than CYS Services. Enroll today at the Parent Central Services location near you and take full advantage of sports, child care and lots of fun!

Reach for the ‘SKIES,’ learn new things outside the classroom

Join the SKIESUnlimited program as

we kick off a new school year with new

classes and opportunities to grow!

There’s an unlimited amount of op-

portunity for children and youth to learn

a new skill and to have some fun!

SKIES is happy to bring the sweet

sound of music to the program with

instructor Brian Glosh. With experience

teaching many forms of music, perform-

ing and conducting, Glosh brings his

talent to JBLM youth.

Classes include parent-and-me music,

voice lessons and piano lessons. Plus, new

classes are coming.

For the complete scheduled, check

WebTrac at http://JBLMcyssRegistration.

com. There’s everything from dance, art

and karate to music and boxing — and

enroll by Friday, Sept. 26 for October’s

classes.

Have fun while you Play to LearnThe free Play to Learn program is com-

ing back to JBLM this fall!

This collaborative program is for youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents,

grandparents, friends, Family and neigh-

bors.

Brought to you by the Children’s Mu-

seum of Tacoma, the program includes

themed curriculum to encourage indi-

vidual play.

Stop in for engaging activities, songs

and group circle time that children and

adults will enjoy together.

Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone,

10–11:30 a.m. and Raindrops & Rainbows

Parent and Child Play Center, 1:30–3 p.m.

on the following Wednesdays:

• Sept. 24.

• Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29.

• Nov. 5, 12 & 19.

• Dec. 3 & 10.

Escape Zone is located at McChord

Field, 841 Fairway Rd. (off Lincoln Bou-

levard). Raindrops & Rainbows is located

at 8197 American Lake Ave. at Lewis

North.

Father–Daughter DanceJoin us for a Father-Daughter Dance at the Hillside Youth Center–Teen Zone

Saturday, Sept. 20, 6–8:30 p.m.

Children of all ages are welcome to attend and enjoy an evening

of music, food and fun. Children must be CYSS-registered.

The Teen Zone is located at 6397 Garcia Blvd. at Lewis Main.

For information on registration, call 253-966-CYSS.

For details about the dance, call 253-967-4441.



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Good times at JBLM youth centersJust because school’s started doesn’t

mean the fun has to end! Stop by a JBLM

youth center to take advantage of open

rec opportunities, homework help, pick-

up sports and awesome events.

Hillside Youth Center — Teen Zone is hosting a calendar of fun trips

and events. Open to registered CYSS

youth in the MST program, trips require

preregistration (at the youth center) and

parent/guardian permission is required.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot

today.

Father–Daughter Dance You’re invited to

dance the night away with Dad Saturday,

Sept. 20, 6–8:30 p.m.

Visit Pike Place Market Explore the shops

and kiosks at Pike Place Market while you

enjoy the sights and sounds of the bus-

tling hot spot Wednesday, Sept. 24.

On a Clover Park School District half-day

Wednesday, the field trip is from 1:30–

7:30 p.m.

McChord Youth Center is offering

some great trips this month! The trips in

the following list are open to registered

CYSS youth in the middle school/teen

program. Preregistration is required at

the youth center. Parent/guardian per-

mission is also required.

Indoor skydiving Head to iFLY Wednes-

day, Sept. 10 for an indoor skydiving

experience you’ll never forget! The tunnel

creates true freefall conditions, just like

skydiving, without having to jump out

of an airplane. There’s no parachute, no

jumping and nothing attaching you to

planet Earth. It’s just you and the air, and

it’s the most incredible adrenaline rush!

Late night at the Puyallup YMCA Look-

ing for something to do the night of

Friday, Sept. 12? Join McChord MST and

head to the YMCA in Puyallup. We’ll

have access to the entire facility, includ-

ing the swimming pool, sports courts and

weight rooms.

Movie night Interested in being a movie

critic? We’re heading to the theater Fri-

day, Sept. 19 to watch a current release

movie (check at the center for the selec-

tion). All participants will have an op-

portunity to critique the film at the end

of the night.

Smart Girls The Smart Girls club will

hold its weekly meeting at the Lakewood

Starbucks Wednesday, Sept. 24. Enjoy

your favorite beverage while you discuss

important issues impacting teens.

Space is limited on all trips and preregistra-

tion is required.

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School-age music mania summer camp a huge success

Each summer JBLM youth camps are

offered with weekly themes. This year,

music mania week was a huge hit!

Nearly 80 youth participated in music-

related activities — poetry, song writing

competitions and karaoke — and under

the direction of technology lab staffer

Ms. Rina, created their own tunes with

Acid Pro.

On stage, under bright lights and sur-

rounded by glittery decorations, the first-

ever Cascade Music Award Ceremony was

held July 18 with a red-carpet flair. The

center was packed with students, staffers

and others eager to find out the results.

The event kicked off with the singing

of the National Anthem by youth and a

performance of “I Believe I Can Fly” by

supervisory lead Sierra. Rina and youth

administrator Thomas presented the

awards to six youth.

The audience rocked out to winners’

tunes as each was given a trophy.

• Favorite: Tariq

• Most Creative: Isabel

• Best Tune: Riley T.

• Honorable mentions: Alyssa A.,

Sibley H. and Molly L.

After the awards presentation, Isabel

says she was surprised to win but felt

good. “If you put all the work into it, you

can win and do a lot of good stuff.”

Riley echoes the sentiment, saying,

“You don’t know how happy I am!” The

inspiration for his musical creation came

from old, new and crazy music, all inter-

twined.

This is just one example of great learn-

ing experiences for young, future leaders

and artists. For more information about

the school-age program, visit JBLMmwr.

com/cys.htm.

Freehold’s Engaged Theatre brought enhanced performance of Henry IV to JBLM

Since spring, youth at the Hillside

Youth Center–Teen Zone have been in-

volved in workshops with teaching artists

from Freehold’s Engaged Theatre.

All of their hard work and practice

culminated this summer with a fully

mounted professional production of

Shakespeare’s Henry IV — The Flower of

England’s Face. The play was performed

with live music and ended with lively

discussions between the cast and audi-

ence over pizza.

The Enhanced Performance also trav-

eled to Seattle and included discussions

with characters from the play, improvisa-

tion, story telling, free writing and group

poetry together around themes from the

play.

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ow do you improve quality of life

as a Service Member, veteran,

retiree, civilian employee or Family

member? Identify a problem, propose a

solution and/or participate in the annual

Armed Forces Action Plan Conference!

The Teen AFAP Conference is Saturday,

Oct. 4 at the Family Resource Center at

Lewis Main. The AFAP Conference is

Oct. 15–17 at Stone Education Center,

Lewis Main.

Although a long-standing tradition

within the Army and IMCOM, JBLM

has adapted the program to address the

needs of our joint base. Not only is JBLM

looking to identifying issues to submit to

higher headquarters, the Joint Base Com-

mand Team and supporting agencies are

also looking for issues and recommenda-

tions for improvement right here at JBLM.

Here’s the skinny on AFAP At JBLM,

AFAP is an all-service initiative to identify

issues of concern to improve the overall

quality of life for Service Members and

their Families. Issues or recommenda-

tions are collected year-round and then

reviewed at the annual AFAP Conference

where the most critical well-being issues

are identified and presented to senior

leadership for resolution.

In preparation for the conference, issues

are divided into specific areas, such as

medical/dental, benefits and installation.

Additionally, volunteer delegates are

needed to participate. Delegates are as-

signed to working groups to review issues,

suggestions and concerns submitted. Del-

egates include Service Members, National

Guard and reservists, military retirees,

Family members and Department of the

Army civilian employees.

Delegates review and prioritize is-

sues, which are presented to senior

leadership at an outbrief session on the

last day of the conference. Issues that

are able to be resolved at the local level

are worked until deemed complete or

unattainable. Issues that are beyond

the scope of JBLM are forwarded to

the next level. Issues not resolved

at FORSCOM may be sent to DA for

inclusion into the AFAP process. Those

issues at DA are reviewed and worked

by the General Officer Steering Com-

mittee until completion.

Submit your issue or concern There are

three way to submit an issue for the AFAP

Conference: Go to JBLMafcs.com and

click on “Submit AFAP Issue,” pick up a

submission form at the Family Resource

Center (4274 Idaho Ave. at Lewis Main)

or e-mail usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-

[email protected].

Become a delegate or participate in the conference If you’re interested in

participating in the conference in any

capacity, call the JBLM AFAP office at

253-967-3689.

New AFCS website & online class registration!

Have you ever tried to remember a website address but couldn’t because it was too long? Us, too! We now have a new domain name to help you find us more easily: JBLMafcs.com! And…

To make registering for our classes easier, we’re also working toward the capability of online registration for our classes and events. Currently, online registration is available for:• Armed Forces Team Building.• Employment Readiness Program.• Financial Readiness Program.• Family Advocacy Program.• Installation Volunteer Corps.• Mobilization & Deployment Program,

which includes FRG training. Just go to JBLMafcs.com to register

for a class offered by the programs above.

Inspire change for your FamilyBy getting involved with the Armed Forces Action Plan Conference, you have the potential the quality of life for your Family, neighbors and installation.

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Keep up to date on AFCS events and programs — “like” us on Facebook at fb.com/JBLMafcs. You’ll also find resources available for download online. Visit issuu.com/jblmacs/stacks for access to the JBLM AFC Program Guide and more.f

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Five truths every parent needs to know

Attend the life-changing ScreamFree

Parenting event to revolutionize your Family

and learn the five truths every parent needs

to know. Join Armed Forces Community

Service and host Hal Edward Runkel Thurs-

day, Sept. 18, noon–1:30 p.m. at the Lewis

North Chapel. Registration is required; call

253-967-5901 or visit JBLMafcs.com.

ScreamFree Parenting is the principle-

based approach that’s inspiring parents to

move beyond many of the child-centered,

technique-based approaches and focus on

themselves. As a parent, you’re encouraged

to grow yourself up and calm yourself

down. By staying both calm and connect-ed with your kids, you begin to operate less out of your deepest fears and more out of your highest principles, revolutionizing

your relationships in the process.

Runkel, a former minister, is a licensed

marriage and Family therapist, relation-

ship coach, seminar leader, author of the

ground-breaking “ScreamFree Living”

book series and founder of The Scream-

Free Institute. Runkel has been success-

fully leading students, teachers, parents

and Families in his ScreamFree relation-

ship methods for more than a decade.

Visit your one-stop shop for military resources

Prepare yourself and your Family for

the military mission at the next JBLM

Mission Resource Expo Tuesday, Sept. 9,

1:30–5:30 p.m. at American Lake Confer-

ence Center.

The expo is open to all Service Mem-

bers and Families involved in a deploy-

ment, NTC/YTC/JRTC, on GRF/QRF

standby or on extended missions.

Call 253-967-8430/3397 to confirm

a time before attending. American Lake

Conference Center is located at

8085 NCO Beach Rd. at Lewis North.

For units wishing to attend, coordina-

tion with AFCS is a must no later than

30 days prior. The next expo will be held

Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Calling all super spouses! Being a military spouse can be chal-

lenging. Learn to harness your sanity,

Reduce waste from the source. While recycling is a great way to reduce waste, an even better option is to avoid waste from the start. Look for products with reduced packaging, minimized toxic content, extended service life, reusability and improved efficiency. Buy used or recycled-content items and consider donat-ing items if you no longer use them. Also, buy local whenever possible.

Minimize hazardous materials. Hazardous items, such as toxic and flammable materials, pose risks to users and the surrounding environment. They are often more difficult and expensive to buy, manage and dispose. Pur-chase only the amount needed. Plus, look for non-hazardous (or less hazardous) alter-natives. Look for products with Green Seal, Ecologo and Design for the Environment certifications. Biobased content from plants or animals is also a great option!

Avoid Greenwashing. Many products and manufacturers make claims regarding the sustainability of their products. Some are true and some are misleading or false. The latter is referred to as “greenwashing.” If uncertain or unfamiliar with a product claim or certification, call the JBLM Sustainable Acquisition Program for assistance (253-966-6466/6463).

Benefits. Smarter and more sustainable buying practices can lower product lifecycle costs, improve health and safety, reduce legal liability and lessen management and maintenance requirements.

For more information, visit:• http://epa.gov/osw/wycd/index.htm• www.dec.ny.gov/docs/materials_

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The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings, Smooth Move workshops, sponsorship training and resources. Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information. For details, call the phone number listed, visit the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com or “like” us at fb.com/JBLMafcs. For a complete list of programs and events, view issuu.com/jblmacs/stacks.

Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details

JBLM Community Update Wednesday, Sept. 3 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496

ScreamFree Parenting Sept. 4, 11, 28 & 25 Drop-in class to teach principles of scream-free parenting 253-967-5901

ScreamFree Marriage Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25 Learn the principles of a scream-free marriage; drop-in class 253-967-5901

Children & deployment Thursday, Sept. 4 Get tools and advice to help your child through a deployment 253-967-8430

International Spouse Orientation

Friday, Sept. 5 For foreign-born spouses and Service Members, learn about American customs and culture; RSVP by Sept. 1

253-967-3633/ 253-967-3550

Stress-free Parenting Sept. 8, 15, 22 & 29 Get the support you need to be the parent you want to be 253-967-5901

Joint Newcomers’ Orientation and Bus Tour

Tuesday, .Sept. 9 JBLM welcome for newly arrived Service Members, civilians and Family members; bus tour follows

253-967-3628/ 253-92-2695

Mission Resource Expo Tuesday, Sept. 9 One-stop shop for predeployment support; see left 253-967-8430/ 253-967-3397

Predeployment workshop Wednesday, Sept. 10 This session provides tools to prepare for deployment 253-967-8430

123 Magic Sept. 16, 18, 23 & 25 Learn to discipline without yelling 253-967-5901

ScreamFree Parenting Thursday, Sept. 18 Special one-day event; see left for details 253-967-5901

EFMP Family-friendly movie Saturday, Sept. 20 Watch a movie in a stress-free, open environment 253-982-2695

EFMP working focus group Tuesday, Sept. 30 Addressing issues affecting the majority of EFMP Families 253-982-2695

safety and satisfaction at the “How to

Manage your Superpowers” Workshop

Tuesday, Sept. 9. Held at the Family

Resource Center from 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.,

the workshop is free.

Registration is required; call 253-967-3544.

Free childcare is available. The FRC is

located at 4274 Idaho Ave. at Lewis Main.

How you can ‘Make a Difference’ at JBLM

You’re invited to join the millions of

Americans who rally into a single day of

action to help change the world. Par-

ticipate in “Make A Difference Day,” a

national day of helping others held annu-

ally on the fourth Saturday of October.

Share your community spirit at JBLM

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Family, neighbors and friends involved in

this Saturday, Oct. 25 event.

Now’s the time to adopt and/or register

a project with the Installation Volunteer

Corps office. For more information or to

receive a copy of the current project list,

call 253-967-2324. (List available after

Friday, Sept. 8.)

Everyone can participate. Find a need

in your community and use the power of

Make A Difference Day to mobilize your

Family, your neighbors, even your entire

community into a day of action!

Save the date! The 2014 AUSA Annual Meeting and

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Free workshops & seminars While the kids are back in school, take

time to learn something new yourself. A select list of free seminars is listed

below. For additional listings, see the chart on page 21 or visit the Community Calendar at JBLMmwr.com.

Getting back in an officeIf you’re thinking about a part-time

job while your children are in school, are looking for a career or want to boost your résumé with volunteer experience, consider these employment workshops:• Volunteer Orientation Training Learn

about becoming a volunteer at JBLM Wednesday, Sept. 3. (253-967-2324)

• Résumé 101 Build an effective résumé Thursday, Sept. 18. (253-967-3538)

• Interviewing workshop Prepare for a successful interview Thursday, Sept. 25. (253-967-3538).

Learn to manage your moneyGet money-wise advice and tips in

these free financial seminars. For more information, call 253-982-2695. • Financially Fit Learn budget-setting

techniques and debt-reduction strat-egies Wednesdays, Sept. 3 & 17.

• Checking Account Maintenance Get the basics of keeping track of your money and account Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Expand your parenting skillsFor details on these free parenting

skills classes, call 253-967-5901.• Infant massage Bond with your baby

while learning the art of massage, which helps improve feeding and sleeping. This five-part class is held on Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30.

• Dr. Dad (and Moms, too!) Parentswill learn tips and skills. Join us Tues-days, Sept. 9 & 16.

• 123 Magic Learn how to disciplinewithout yelling in this four-part class Sept. 16, 18, 23 & 25.

By JooSam Yu, Financial Readiness Counselor

1. Check your credit report It’s important to review your credit report at least once a

year to verify the information is correct. This also provides an opportunity to clear up

any errors, such as credit limits, late payments or collection items that aren’t yours.

Free reports are available online at AnnualCreditReport.com.

2. Always pay your bills on time Delinquent payments, even if only a few days late,

and collection items have the biggest negative effect on your credit score. The pay-

ment history has the greatest effect on improving your score (it’s 35 percent of your

score’s calculation).

3. Pay down your credit card balances Another effective way to improve your credit

score is to pay down credit card debts. The amount owed on loans and credit cards

compared to your credit limits, known as debt-to-credit ratio, contributes 30 percent

to your score’s calculation.

4. Don’t close unused credit cards account Credit history accounts for 15 percent of

your credit score; the longer the history, the better your score, especially if the history

is positive. Canceling credit cards may hurt your credit score by raising the debt-to-

credit ratio and stopping the continuity of the credit history. If you don’t want to use

a card anymore, cutting it up without canceling the account may result in a better

credit score. However, if you’re being charged a monthly or annual fee to keep the ac-

count open, canceling may be the better option.

5. Get a credit card and gas store card Too many new accounts and applications at one

time result in a lower credit score, while diversity of credit types makes for a better credit

score. The remaining 20 percent of your credit score is equally divided between your new

accounts and the diversity of credit types you have. Making small monthly charges that

you pay off in full — and on time — each month will boost your credit score quickly.

If you have any questions or need help improving your credit score, call the AFCS

Financial Readiness Program at 253-967-1453 or go to JBLMfrp.CheckAppointments.com

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You can take over the library after hours!

McChord Library is being invaded by

teens and tweens after the doors close at

6 p.m. This invasion cannot be stopped,

only contained, for about an hour.

Snacks will be provided in order to

keep the wild masses nourished while

they participate in a wide range of activi-

ties including crafts, games, video game

tournaments, creating teen displays,

zombie make-up and more.

Don’t fear, the invasion only happens

once a month. Teens and tweens are

invited to join us on the first Thursday of

every month, starting Sept. 4.

All teens and tweens are welcome.

Everyone else, you’ve been warned! For

more information, call 253-982-3454.

Novel Navigators Book ClubJoin the McChord Novel Navigators,

an adult discussion group that meets

the second Wednesday of the month

beginning Sept. 10. The group meets at

the McChord Library at 4:30 p.m. in the

conference room. Advance registration

is required in person — drop by today to

sign up! The first book is “Mr. Penumbra’s

24-Hour Book Store” by Robin Sloan and

is available at the circulation desk. For

more information, call 253-982-3454.

Learn to can your fruits & veggiesWant to serve your Family sweet, juicy

cherries in the middle of December?

Want to avoid paying an arm and a leg

for those cherries?

If you answered “yes” to those ques-

tions and you’ve ever worried about the

amount of chemicals in store-bought

canned foods, this free home canning

Find more than just books at JBLM librariesIn addition to the 100,000+ books, audio books, DVDs and video games, JBLM libraries have computers for Internet use (and wireless service for your own devices), hundreds of magazines, gaming systems, special events and more.

seminar is for you.Join us at McChord Library Saturday,

Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. to learn how you can eat what you want, save money and have peace of mind by canning your own fruits and vegetables.

For additional information, call

253-982-3454.

Check out Safari Books OnlineYou’re invited to an information-

packed lunchtime presentation hosted by Safari Books Online. For access to an

amazing collection of the hottest tech

eBooks and eVideos — subject areas

include business, math and science,

personal and professional development

and much more — all you need is a JBLM

library account.

Join us at Grandstaff Library Tuesday,

Sept. 23 and McChord Library Wednes-

day, Sept. 24. Both events are at noon,

and lunch is provided.

To register, go online to JBLMmwr.com/

libraries and click on “Calendar of Events”

or call Grandstaff Library at 253-967-5889

or McChord Library at 253-982-3454.

Learn about reading eBooks and eVideos on your personal device. Come to Grandstaff Library Tuesday, Sept. 23 or McChord Library Wednesday, Sept. 24 for the Safari Books Online event at noon.

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go ahead,make memories

ll trips are led by experienced

guides from the Outdoor Recreation

Program. Pick an adventure, register to-

day at http://JBLMmwrRegistration.com and

get outside for a great time!

Ape Caves adventure Head to Mount

St. Helens to explore the largest continu-

ous lava tube in the Western Hemisphere

Saturday, Oct. 4. Travel deep into the

underside of a 2,000-year-old lava flow to

scramble under and climb over volcanic

formations. In this subterranean environ-

ment, the average year-round tempera-

ture remains a constant 45 degrees, so

dress warmly. Difficulty: intermediate;

distance: 3 miles; elevation gain: 250

feet. Minimum age: 12. Meet at McChord

Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 7:30 a.m.

or the Northwest Adventure Center at

Lewis North at 8 a.m. ($40)

ATV RiderCourse™ In this half-day

course, ATV Safety Institute instructors

will guide you through the fun and excite-

ment of safely riding an ATV. We’ll ride

rain or shine, so dress for the weather for

this Sunday, Oct. 5 class. The trip fee in-

cludes ATV, helmet and goggles. ASI ATV

RiderCourse Certification will be awarded

upon completion. Minimum age: 16. Meet

at the JBLM ORV Park at 9 a.m. ($35)

Bike the Carbon River Trail Join us Sun-

day, Oct. 12 as we bike through the rain-

forest of Mount Rainier National Park,

following the Carbon River five miles

toward Carbon Glacier. Parts of Carbon

River Road washed out in the November

2006 floods, and bicyclists now share

the road with pedestrians (the road is

closed to motor vehicle traffic). Difficulty:

easy; distance: 9.2 miles; elevation gain:

600 feet; time: 3 hours. Minimum age:

12. Meet at McChord Field’s Adventures

Unlimited at 9 a.m. or the Northwest

Adventure Center at 9:30 a.m. ($45)

Bungee jumping Head to the base of

Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off the

highest bungee bridge in the country Sat-

urday, Sept. 27. A full 20 stories high, the

private bridge is nestled in a forest above a

river. If adrenaline is what you crave, you

won’t be disappointed. Trip fee two jumps

and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club

T-shirt. Minimum weight: 90 lbs. Meet at

McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited

at 7:30 a.m. or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. ($135)

Explore Victoria, B.C. Hop on the ferry

and spend the day exploring Victoria,

B.C., by foot Sunday, Sept. 21. Down-

town Victoria has everything from

antique shops to artisan chocolate shops.

Plus, you can stop in at the Royal B.C.

Museum or watch a thrilling IMAX film.

The trip fee includes walk-on round-

trip ferry ticket and transportation to

and from Port Angeles. A passport is

required. ($100; ages 5–11: $85; ages 0–4:

$55)

Family trip to the corn maze and pumpkin patch Looking for some fun

for the entire Family? Come along with

us to the Rutledge Corn Maze Saturday,

Oct. 11. Navigate through more than three

miles of mazes (this year’s design is Percy

Harvin and Sidney Rice). You’ll also have

time to enjoy horsedrawn hay rides to the

pumpkin patch, where you can pick out

your perfect pumpkin. Trip free includes

transportation and corn maze. Meet at

McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at

10:30 a.m. or the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 11 a.m. ($30; ages

5–12: $15; ages 0–4: free)

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Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Visit Tillicum Village Saturday, Sept. 20 $90 Ages 5–12: $65; ages 0–4: $15

Sea kayak Lake Union Saturday, Sept. 20 $45 Minimum age: 12

Explore Victoria, B.C. Sunday, Sept. 21 $100 Ages 5–11: $85; ages 0–4: $55; passport req’d

Wine, kayak & beer tour Sunday, Sept. 21 $95 Minimum age: 6 with a parent

Bungee jumping Saturday, Sept. 27 $135 Minimum weight: 95 lbs.

Hope Island day kayak Sunday, Sept. 28 $40 Minimum age: 15

Seattle Insider’s Tour Sunday, Sept. 28 $60 Minimum age: 7; ages 7–12: $30)

Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks Saturday, Oct. 4 $45 Ages 3–12: $35; ages 0–2: $30

Ape Caves adventure Saturday, Oct. 4 $40 Minimum age: 12

ATV RiderCourse™ Sunday, Oct. 5 $35 Minimum age: 16

Hike Mount Si Sunday, Oct. 5 $40 Minimum age: 12

Family trip to the corn maze and pumpkin patch

Saturday, Oct. 11 $30 Ages 5–12: $15; ages 0–4: free

Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Saturday, Oct. 11 $50

Visit Seattle Outlets & Tulalip Casino Sunday, Oct. 12 $35

Bike the Carbon River Trail Sunday, Oct. 12 $45 Minimum age: 12

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule are subject to change without notice. Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated. Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistration.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration. Group rates and private trips are available; call for details. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area. For more information, call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwr.com.

Hike Mount Si If you’re looking for a

hike to get your blood pumping, this

Sunday, Oct. 5 hike is it. Summitting the

4,167-foot Mount Si is an accomplish-

ment of which you can be proud! With

an 8-mile round-trip distance and a

3,200-foot elevation gain, the hike treats

you to an amazing view of the Upper

Snoqualmie Valley. You’re sure to see

why this is one of Washington’s most

popular hiking trails. Difficulty: diffi-

cult; distance: 8.2 miles; elevation gain:

3700 feet; time: 5.5 hours. Minimum

age: 12. Meet at the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. or

McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited

at 8:15 a.m. ($40)

Hope Island day kayak Take a nice paddle

and walk around Hope Island’s beaches

and tide pools Sunday, Sept. 28. Hope Is-

land offers visitors the chance to see wild-

life such as bald eagles, harbor seals and

starfish. Paddle distance: approximately

6 miles. Meet at McChord Field’s Adven-

tures Unlimited at 9 a.m. or the North-

west Adventure Center at Lewis North at

9:15 a.m. Minimum age: 15 ($40)

Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Spend Sat-

urday, Oct. 11 with the Outdoor Recreation

program at Oktoberfest in the beautiful

Bavarian village of Leavenworth. We’ll

enjoy live music, German food, arts

and crafts, a Bavarian clothing sale and

activities for the entire Family. This is a

transportation-only event. Entry tickets are

$20 but active-duty military with ID will

receive free admission at the gate. Meet at

the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 9 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adven-

tures Unlimited at 9:15 a.m. ($50)

Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks You

haven’t seen Seattle until you’ve seen

it from a Duck! Coast Guard-certified

maritime captains will take you on a

musical tour of Seattle Saturday, Oct. 4.

From aboard amphibious World War-II

vehicles, you’ll see downtown Seattle,

Pike Place Market, historic Pioneer Square

and funky Fremont before splashing into

Lake Union for a spectacular view of the

city skyline, luxurious yachts and Sleepless

in Seattle houseboats. We’ll also have time

to explore Pike Place Market’s shops and

booths. Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis Main at 9 a.m. or Adven-

ture’s Unlimited at 9:15 a.m. ($45; ages

3–12: $35; ages 0–2: $30)

Sea kayak Lake Union Head out to the

Seattle area with us to paddle on Lake

Union Saturday, Sept. 20. You’ll paddle

past houseboat communities, yacht yards

and the NOAA research-ship facility, as

well as many trendy urban neighbor-

hoods. We’ll stop for lunch at the Aqua

Verde Paddle Club, where you may eat

your packed lunch or purchase a meal

for $4–$8 (not included in the trip fee).

Difficulty: beginner-intermediate; dis-

tance: 5.5 miles; paddle time: 3.5 hours.

Minimum age: 12. Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8:30

a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Un-

limited at 8 a.m. ($45)

Seattle Insider’s Tour Get an insider’s

view of Seattle Sunday, Sept. 28. See the

best parts of The University of Washing-

ton, Ballard, Fremont, Queen Anne, City

Center, Pike Place Market and Safeco Field.

We’ll stop to see and taste the spots of

Seattle that most pass by. The trip fee in-

cludes transportation, a guided tour with

commentary of the quirky history sur-

rounding you and lunch. After the tour,

we’ll have time to go to the Space Needle,

the Experience Music Project and the Mu-

seum (entry to this will be on your own).

Minimum age: 7. Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m.

or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited

at 9:30 a.m. ($60; ages 7–12: $30)

Visit Seattle Outlets & Tulalip Casino This trip to the Seattle Premium Outlet

Mall in Marysville is for the serious bar-

gain-hunter. On Sunday, Oct. 12, spend

a full day with us browsing stores such as

Oakley Vault, The North Face, Coach and

Chico’s. If you get tired of shopping, a

short walk will bring you to Tulalip Resort

Casino. The trip fee includes round-trip

transportation. Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m.

or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited

at 9:30 a.m. ($35)

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Visit Tillicum Village Join us for this

four-hour adventure to Tillicum Vil-

lage Saturday, Sept. 20. The trip begins

with a scenic 50-minute cruise to Blake

Island State Park. Upon our arrival to the

village, we’ll find a path strewn with sun-

bleached clamshells as we’re greeted with

an appetizer of steaming clams in nectar

broth. Inside the longhouse, whole chi-

nook salmon are cooked over alderwood

fire on cedar stakes in the traditional

style. Your meal is served buffet-style and

includes salmon, warm Tillicum whole-

grain bread, new red potatoes, long-grain

and wild rice, fresh salad bar and Boehms

chocolate salmon dessert. As you finish

your meal, the lights dim while the myth

and magic come to life in the spellbind-

ing performance featuring the Tillicum

Village dancers. Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9

a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Un-

limited at 9:30 a.m. ($90; ages 5–12: $65;

ages 0–4: $15)

Wine, kayak and beer tour This amaz-

ing trip starts at the Chateau Ste. Michelle

Winery for a private tour and tasting Sun-

day, Sept. 21. You’ll have time to walk the

beautiful grounds of the winery or pur-

chase wine. As the summer sun sets slowly

toward Seattle, you’ll find yourself and

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your friends paddling the Sammamish

River to the RedHook Brewery. Dinner

is our destination as we slowly unwind;

paddling, talking and relaxing. The air is

filled with scent of ripened blackberries

and the sounds of bicyclists and hikers on

the nearby Sammamish River Trail, and

natural wildflowers and foliage decorate

the river banks. The kayaking, equipment

private winery tour and the brew tour are

included; dinner is at your own expense.

No paddling experience is necessary.

Minimum age: 6 with a parent. Meet at

the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

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Spouses

Self-assess your five levels of fitness with CSF2 program online

Now through October, the Army’s

Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fit-

ness program —CSF2 — is conducting a

campaign to encourage spouses to take

the Global Assessment Tool (GAT 2.0).

The GAT 2.0 is a confidential, online,

self-assessment tool that provides users

with scores for their individual levels of

fitness in five dimensions: Family, Social,

Physical, Emotional and Spiritual. The

GAT 2.0 is an annual requirement for Sol-

diers, but there is also a tailored version

specifically for spouses.

In addition to providing users with

their individual scores in the five di-

mensions of strength, the GAT 2.0 also

provides the user’s RealAge®, which is a

metric that reveals a user’s biological age

compared to their calendar age. Users also

receive their results in the Performance

Triad of Sleep, Activity and Nutrition.

Self-awareness is only part of the ben-

efit of taking the GAT 2.0. Self-develop-

ment is the second part. After receiving

your scores based on the GAT 2.0, you’ll

be directed to ArmyFit™, which houses

the tools and resources to increase your

resilience and improve your overall resil-

ience and well-being. You’ll also receive

tailored recommendations to help you

navigate myriad resources within Army-

Fit™.

The strength of the Army comes

from its Family members. The GAT 2.0

provides spouses with the opportunity

to know themselves and stay psycho-

logically strong for themselves and their

Families.

To keep the recommendations provided

by GAT 2.0 relevant, CSF2 plans to keep

adding new content and functions to Ar-

myFit™ over the coming months. These

include the ability to sync a personal ac-

tivity, monitor data with the site to chart

a person’s daily physical activity and use

that data to compete with other users.

For more information on the GAT 2.0,

visit http://csf2.army.mil.

To take the GAT 2.0, visit https://armyfit.

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Fitness for the entire Family at JBLM From online self-assessment tools and time in a gym to programs for children and races, the Sports & Fitness program at JBLM has everything you need to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Operation Kid Fit teaches youngsters importance of healthy lifestyle

Operation Kid Fit is available at JBLM!

Health educators at the Armed Forces

Wellness Center at Jensen Family Health

& Fitness Center are trained in the OKF

program and can refer Families.

OKF targets parents of children ages

4–11 who struggle to maintain a healthy

weight. Program goals include:

• Decrease in child body-mass index.

• Increase in parental confidence in

dealing with problem behaviors.

• Reduction in coercive parenting

behaviors.

• Improvement in child behavior.

The program helps parents to develop

effective strategies for managing their

child’s weight by introducing gradual,

permanent changes in their Family

lifestyle. OKF uses the childhood obesity

program “Lifestyle Triple P” curriculum.

The program focuses on:

• Improving children’s nutritional

intake.

• Increasing children’s physical activity.

• Improving parents communication

about health and nutrition.

• Reducing parenting stress associated

with raising healthy children.

The program is delivered over the

course of 12 weeks and consists of ten

90-minute interactive small group ses-

sions and two personalized phone calls

with an LTP-accredited facilitator. Group

sessions include directed and group in-

struction, DVD and live demonstrations

of parenting skills, rehearsal of skills

using role-playing, peer modeling and

small-group problem-solving exercises.

Parents are expected to attend and par-

ticipate in all class sessions, complete all

homework assignments and participate in

the phone calls.

In order to make the program more

convenient to attend and increase the

number of participants who would ben-

efit from the program, the program will

also be adapted to be offered online. The

online version will follow the same 12-

week curriculum but use a virtual class-

room for participants to access at a time

during the week convenient for them.

Participants will view class session videos

of the directed facilitation, completing

exercises and homework online and par-

ticipating in class discussions via discus-

sion boards. Facilitators will manage

the class and maintain contact with the

participants via email and phone calls.

To learn more about Operation Kid Fit

or for information on participating in

the program, email molly.j.koczarski.ctr@

mail.mil or 253-982-0531.

OKF was approved by the Senior Mili-

tary Medical Advisory Board as one of the

Military Health System Obesity Deep Dive

innovations to receive funding to address

obesity with military beneficiaries. The

program was funded for a one-year pilot

project to demonstrate its effectiveness in

achieving program outcomes within a mili-

tary population.

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Do you have trouble getting your child to eat healthy? Are you worried your child is developing an unhealthy lifestyle? Join Operation Kid Fit to learn positive parenting skills to improve nutrition and physical activity of your children ages 4–11. To learn more about OKF, call 253-982-0531.

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Join us for the 2nd Annual McChord

Field Salmon Run & Bake at Holiday Park

Saturday, Sept. 13!

A festival and race all rolled up into

one, this event is open to the public! The

event includes:

• Live music from local bluegrass band

The Pine Hearts.

• A salmon bake.

• A 5K and 12K chip-timed race.

• A half-mile fun run for the kids.

There will be age group awards for the

5K and 12K runners, and all youth who

participate in the fun run will receive a

participation medal.

Door prizes for this event include

adventure trips with the JBLM Outdoor

Recreation program (see the Adventures

section starting on page 24 for a sample

of the awesome outings scheduled for the

coming weeks).

For the best deal, register early online

at JBLMmwr.com/races. For additional

information or registration questions, call

253-967-4768.

For directions from I-5 to Heritage Park,

visit http://goo.gl/maps/Ayxhg.

Event-day schedule8:30–9:45 a.m. — packet pickup

9:25 a.m. — Kids’ Fun Run, ages 6 and

younger

9:30 a.m. — Kids’ Fun Run ages 7 and

older

9:50 a.m. — Pre-race briefing

10 a.m. –— 12K race begins

10:05 a.m. — 5K race begins

It’s a race for the finish! Sign up now for the 2nd Annual Salmon Run

f“Like” us on Facebook —

fb.com/ JBLMraces

Until Sept. 3 Sept. 4–11 Day of race

All DOD ID card holders

Kids’ Run, $5 Kids’ Run, $7 Kids’ Run, $10

5K, $15 5K, $20 5K, $30

12K, $25 12K, $30 12K, $40

No DOD ID card

Kids’ Run, $5 Kids’ Run, $7 Kids’ Run, $10

5K, $25 5K, $30 5K, $40

12K, $35 12K, $40 12K, $50

During registration, participants may add a meal — $12 for an adult plate and $6 for a child’s plate. On the day of the event, plates increase to $14 (adult) and $7 (child).

2nd Annual Salmon RunThis JBLM event promises great race, good food

Scott Hansen | Northwest Guardian

Hit the mats in intramural wrestling

Intramural wrestling is coming soon! Brought to you by the Sports & Fitness program at JBLM, the rep-resentative meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North. Check for more details in the October issue of the Focus and online at fb.com/JBLMIntramuralSports.

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September 2014 JBLM MWR e-Focus

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