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GREAT OPPORTUNITIES1. Here is a website that provides a list of free Veteran's Day Meals and

discounts to those that are currently serving or have served our military.

http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/

2. Because US forces are coming home from Iraq by the end of the year, the PostalService will stop accepting mail addressed to military post offices in Iraq startingNovember 17.

3. MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS (MFLCs) are licensed professionalswho provide situational, problem-solving consultations anonymously and confidentially.No written records are kept, and it is free to military and Family members. SueDickson, the 17th Fires Brigade MFLC, has an office inside the brigades new buildingon North Fort, Room 235. Phone: 253-363-6974 or 253-495-8425. In addition, twoconsultants work with Child, Youth and School Services and can be reached at (253)677-3883.

4. NORTHWEST GUARDIAN Newspaper SURVEY At the bottom of the JBLM Web sitehttp://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/, there is a NW Guardian Survey Site. Please fill outthe survey and submit. There are only ten questions to give the Northwest Guardian

newspaper your input on what you want in the Northwest Guardian.

5. LEISURE TRAVEL SERVICES discount deals.www.JBLMMWR.com, click onRecreation, then Price List, then Travel Page for exclusive deals and packages.253-967-3085/2050 for help and information. LTS is located inside the AFC Arena,building 2275, Liggett Avenue. Open Saturdays.

6. Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, Nov 6, 2011.

7. FANTASY LIGHTS WALK SNEAK PREVIEW, Spanaway Park, Spanaway, Sunday,November 20, 2011, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Fantasy Lights Walk takes you through 2.5 miles ofanimated displays. Walkers of all ages and abilities (including wheelchairs and strollers)

are invited to take a sneak preview walk through Fantasy Lights on one night only,Sunday, November 20, 2011. This is your only chance to WALK through Fantasy Lights.Start and finish the 2.5 miles at Sprinker Recreation Center. Walkers may start any timebetween 5:00-7:00 p.m. after checking in. Walkers should park and meet in Sprinker'sparking lot, located at 14824 South 'C' Street in Spanaway, and then proceed asdirected into Spanaway Park. Complete the Pre-registration Form that must be receivedby November 16.Fantasy Walk Registration Form Pre-Registration fee: $3 per person,$9 per Family of four, children ages 3 and under are free. Day of Event: $4 per person

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or $12 per family of four. Children ages 3 and under are free.http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/parks/flights-walk.htm

8. http://www.cityofpuyallup.org/files/library/541914be67141c4f.pdf CITY OF PUYALLUPPARKS AND REC FALL 2011 EVENTS BROCHURE

9. http://www.cityoflakewood.us/departments/parks-and-recreation.html#p,/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation.html CITY OFLAKEWOOD PARKS AND REC FALL 2011 RECREATION BROCHURE

10.Do not remove vehicle decals on vehicles registered on JBLM. There arecurrently no changes in the motor vehicle and registration and the display of theDD form 2220 on vehicles registered on JBLM. ALARACT 343/2011 is amessage eliminating the motor vehicle registration and display of the vehicledecal. JBLM is continuing operations as normal and the decals must be left onall vehicles registered on JBLM. It is the senior commanders decision toimplement any changes in the vehicle registration and decal requirements.

(JBLM Force Protection Division).

11.Child care providers Looking for a fun, rewarding job? Become a Family childcare provider and make a difference in the lives of military children and theirFamilies. FCC providers earn up to $2,000 a month, may qualify for subsidies,and receive free child care while in training and free resources for your business.Learn about FCC at the Nov. 8 orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. at the FCC office inbuilding 2013B. Full-day training classes meet Nov. 14 to 18 and Nov. 21. FCCwill provide free child care during the training classes. For information, call theFCC office at 967-3039.

12. Online photo contest- All ages are invited to submit photos of your originalphotography, digital art, two-dimensional art and three-dimensional crafts for viewingonline at the 2012 Air Force Arts & Crafts Digital Gallery. Categories are grouped by ageand division. Each participant can submit up to three entries per category. Pick up yourentry forms and rules at the McChord Arts & Crafts Center, Building 1121, BarnesBoulevard at McChord Field. Entries must be submitted no later than Dec. 27. Fordetails, call 982-6726.

13. MOVE YOUR UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES-Effective NOV 10, the Provost MarshallsOffice will begin towing non-compliant vehicles/trailers from unauthorized parking atJBLM. This includes all recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and non-functional vehiclesparked on base (except those stored in MWR long-term storage lots or authorized

service/repair facilities). MWR Storage Info: 253-982-2206/2303 (McChord Field); 253-967-8282/7744 (Lewis Main/North).

14. GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT- Walk away from tobacco for a day on 17 Novemberfor the Great American Smokeout.www.ucanquit2.org

15. HOLIDAY MAILING DATES- Deadlines to ensure arrival by Dec. 25 are Nov. 12 forparcel post mail; Nov. 26 for space-available mail; Dec. 3 for parcel airlift mail; Dec. 10

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for priority mail and first-class mail, letters and cards; and Dec. 17 for express mailmilitary service.Express Mail Military Service is not available forholiday packages and mail going toIraq and Afghanistan, said Ms. Faye Slater, the Deputy Director of the Military PostalService Agency.

16.WEAR BLUE RUN TO REMEMBER RUNNING CLUB- Each Saturday, "Wear Blue:Run to Remember" meets at Powderworks Park in Dupont, WA to serve as a livingmemorial to fallen Service Members. For more information please visit their website athttp://www.wearblueruntoremember.org/

COMMUNITY EVENTS

1. VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR for Active Duty, Veterans, and military Spouses. Nov. 10, 11a.m.-4 p.m. EST. Register atwww.VeteransCareerFair.com

2. Wacky Nov. lunches While youre out for lunch, have a little fun with theseNovember specials at Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities:November 10 is Sesame Street Day: Name any Sesame Street character for a freeflavor shot at Battle Bean, Busters or Caf Lancelatte. Hello Day is Nov. 21: Sayhello in any language for a free fountain drink with lunch purchase at GlobemasterGrill or the Cascade Community Center.

3. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE 5K, Wear Blue: Run to Remember with BOSS Nov. 6, 1:50a.m. (YES, a.m.) JBLM B.O.S.S. buses will be leaving Nelson Rec Center at 11 p.m. for thetrip to the University of Washington, Seattle. B.O.S.S. will be supporting Wear Blue: Run toRemember (WearBlueRunToRemember.org) during the 5K that starts the same time it ends,due to Daylight Savings Time turning the clocks back. Register by Nov. 4 at

www.active.com/running/seattle-wa/anytime-fitness-anything-is-possible-5k-2011 $20 forMilitary/Students. Wear Blue: Run to Remember shirts will be available for purchase thatnight: $10 cotton t-shirt, $25 Nike Dri-Fit Shirt.

4. THUNDER ALLEY makes Friday night fun Sounders Lanes on McChord Field featuresThunder Alley with black lights and music from 8midnight every Friday. Just $9.95 a bowlergets you up to three hours of bowling. To reserve your lane, call 253-982-5954.

5. BOWL on Mondays at Bowl Arena Lanes (Lewis Main) and Wednesdays at SoundersLanes (McChord Field) for $1.50. 11 a.m.9 p.m. Each game is $1.50, shoe rental is $1.50,and select menu items are $1.50 each, such as fries, pizza, soda and drafts. Pitchers costonly $6.50. Additionally, at Bowl Arena Lanes, seniors and retirees pay only 75 a game on

Mondays.

6. BOWLING LEAGUE SIGNUPS Choose your league for the fall and winter. Sounders LanesBowling Center at McChord Field is now registering for weeknight adult leagues andSaturday morning junior leagues. Pick up an application form at Sounders Lanes or atJBLMmwr.com under Sounders Lanes. Call 982-5954 for more details.

7. COACH A YOUTH TEAM TO VICTORY The Youth Sports Office is always looking forvolunteers interested in coaching a variety of youth sports teams. Share your love of the

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game, experience, and skills with JBLM youth-athletes. For more information, call the YouthSports Office, 967-2405.

8. Waiting on Warriors Is your Soldier Deployed, TDY, TAD or on other assignmentthat has taken them away from home? Join Waiting on Warriors for fun andfellowship at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel Nov. 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Limitedfree CYSS child care on site with proof of CYSS enrollment. Our theme isThanksgiving, with dinner and fixings. Chapel NeXt sponsors Waiting on Warriorsand will provide the main courses of turkey and ham. Please bring a side dish ordessert if youre able. This event is open to all services and Family members. RSVPto Carolyn Clanton, deployedfamiliesjblm@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook asWaiting on Warriors for information.

9. Symphony date night Its Date Night at the Seattle Symphony Saturday, Nov. 19.Ride for free to see an evening with Leila Josefowicz performing Knussens violinconcerto. Only 20 seats are available; sign up by Nov. 14 by calling the McChordCommunity Center at 982-0718/0719.

10. Job Workshop Monday, Nov 7, 2011 on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ACSAnnex, Bldg. 2166, 12th St. and Liggett Ave., JBLM-Lewis Main or from 1 to 3:30p.m. at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 551, Barnes Ave., JBLM-McChord Field. Workshop is for those interested in working from home and prefer aflexible work schedule. Bring a resume with you. For additional information call RickMorrison at the ACS Annex at 253-966-8325 or Bernie Leon-Guerrero at the A&FRCat 253-982-0260.

11. NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: JBLM will be participating inPublic Lands Day with two volunteer events. 15 NOV 0900-1500: Help JBLM Fish & Wildlife

plant native prairie species, build planter boxes and bee boxes at Earthworks; 18 NOV0900-1400: Help improve the JBLM Community Garden. Activities may include buildinggarden boxes, planting winter crops, and general cleanup. All are welcome. To register orfor more information contact miriam.easley@us.army.mil or call (IMWE-LEW-PWE/966-1734).

12. Emergency prep fair The Puyallup Emergency Preparedness Fair Nov. 5 from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. at Puyallup Fairgrounds Expo Hall will help you prepare for all types ofemergencies. Free admission and free bike helmets for the kids. The fair will includechildrens activities, National Weather Service updates, emergency kits, bloodpressure checks, pet emergency care information, special need and disabilitiespreparedness and more. Guest speakers will discuss the winter weather outlookand How to Survive in the Wilderness among other topics. Contact CarolynCockrum, Puyallup Emergency Management ccockrum@ci.puyallup.wa.us or 770-3348.

13. JOIN THE LEWIS COMMUNITY SPOUSES CLUB- Want to meet new people, or getinvolved more? Join the Lewis Community Spouses Club. This organization is open to ALLranks and holds monthly luncheons and events. Visit their website for the events calendar,and more information. You can join the club right online! http://jblmlcsc.org/

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14.USO EVENT- Join the USOPSA for a night to remember at the Museum of Flight, Thursday,

November 17. They will be honoring service members, their families and celebrating theUSOPSAs 45 years in providing support to the worlds bravest. Visit usopsa.org to viewinvitation and sponsorship details.

15. Turkey Trot 10K Run & 5K Walk, Saturday, 19 November 2011. Help us welcome in theholiday season. Come and participate by walking, trotting or running the 5K & 10K course,or roll on the 10K inline skate course. Give yourself the ultimate challenge and run the veryflat and fast routes and strive for a personal best.Register by noon Tuesday, November 8,2011 to guarantee a shirt and JBLM access pass. Registration deadline is Thursday,November 15, 2011 - without having guarantee for shirt and access pass.

16. LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY TOUR- Army Entertainment presents the Laugh Out LoudComedy Tour on Sat. November 12 at 7pm at the Nelson Recreation Center on Lewis Main.Open to 18 and older, seating is first come first served. The tour features Danny Cho fromMad TV, Pair of Nuts, and hosted by Cerrome from BET. Call 253-967-2539 for more info.

17. TOPS IN BLUE CONCERT- The US Air Forces Tops in Blue tour is returning for anotherperformance. You can catch their show on Tuesday November 8 at 7pm in Hanger 9 atMcChord Field. Their 2011 tour Rhythm Nation features swinging jazz, rock and roll,Mowtown R&B and much more.

18. DEPLOYED FAMILIES are invited to attend a monthly dinner is offered at Four ChaplainsMemorial Chapel the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-8:30 pm. The main dish isprovided and attending families are asked to bring a dish to share. Please confirm yourattendance to Carolyn Clanton,deployedfamiliesjblm@yahoo.com

19. PWOC- Protestant Women of the Chapel is a relaxing atmosphere where women can bethemselves. We gather together each week for (non-denominational) worship, Bible study,

food, and fellowship. Newcomers are always welcome. They are moving to a new locationat the North Fort Chapel, and meetings will now be held on Tuesdays from 9-11:30. FollowPWOC on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ft-Lewis-PWOC/135297726511941for all the latest information regarding their program. They also have a night bible study thatwill meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the North Fort Chapel. FREE onsitechildcare available to children registered with CYSS.

20. Newcomer's Orientation: Last Tuesday of the month 0830 1430 OCT 25 and NOV 29Newcomers' orientation is for all new arrivals to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.Registration required at the ACS Relocation Program office, Bldg 2140 Waller Hall. Eventincludes complimentary lunch, windshield tour of JBLM, static displays of on and off postvendors, and on site free child care. POC is Wanda Abrams 253-967-3633/3550 for more

information.

YOUTH1. CYSS SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION Nov 1-25, 2011. Ages: 8

- 18 yrs. Cost: $45. Parents meeting: Dec. 1. Practices start: Dec. 1. Season ends: Feb.12. Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295, 12th & Bitarand JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.). For more information call: 253-967-CYSS.

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2. CYSS START SMART CAMP REGISTRATION Nov 1-Dec. 19, 2011. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Cost: $20. Camp dates: Dec. 20 - 22. Times: 10 - 11:30 a.m. Register for sports atCYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295, 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field:#100 Welcome Ctr.) For more information call: 253-967-CYSS.

3. CYSS VOLLEYBALL CAMP REGISTRATION Nov 1-Dec. 19, 2011. Ages: 9 - 15 yrs.Cost: $25. Dates: Dec. 20 - 22. Times: 1 - 2:30 p.m. Register for sports at CYSS ParentCentral (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100Welcome Ctr.) For more information call: 253-967-CYSS.

4. CYSS FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP REGISTRATIONNov. 1-Dec. 19. Ages: 5 - 15 yrs.Cost: $25. Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295, 12th &Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.) For more information call: 253-967-CYSS.

5. Temporary home to Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center Child Care. Takeadvantage of free onsite child care while working out at Wilson Fitness Center.

Childcare for ages six weeks through 12 years, care is available on a first-come, first-served basis and appropriate activities and supervision are provided by CYS Services.For registration requirements and information on what you need to provide for yourchildren while participating in this program, call 253-967-1254.

6. ADVENTURE CAMPS: Over 1700 military teens (1418 years old) will have anopportunity to participate (at little to no cost) in adventure camps scheduled throughApril, 2012.http://militaryfamilies.extension.org/military-teen-adventure-camps

7. As of Nov 1, 2011 the JBLM- CYSS CLARKMOOR HOURLY CARE CENTER WILL BEOPEN :

Mon 0730-1800Tues 0730-2100Wed 0730-1800Thurs 0730-1800Fri 0730-2200Sat 0900-1700

In Summary CYSS has added two evenings per week. The Clarkmoor Hourly CareCenter is Building #2094 Bitar Ave. You may make reservations up to four weeks inadvance. Call 966-CYSS (2977)or go online to JBLMmwr.com/cys, and click on WebTrac. For same-day reservations,changes, cancellations, or to verify your reservation call 253-966-2490/2491.

8. Escape Zone hour- The Escape Zone at McChord Field is extending its hours toMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. The Escape Zone offers a place to parents andtheir children 5 and younger to learn and play together. The Escape Zone is in Building841 on Fairway Road. For information, call 982-8590/2695.

9. Play morning: 10:00am 11:30am, At Raindrops and Rainbows, Bldg. 8197, JBLM-Lewis North, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your children 6 yrs. and under to play, and

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meet other JBLM Lewis-McChord moms and dads. For more information call 253-967-7409. Play morning at Escape Zone McChord every Thursday at 10:00 a.m

10. Baby Play Group is restarting at the Escape Zone McChord! This drop- in group forbabies newborn up to age 1 offers bonding activities, age appropriate toys andopportunity for parents to learn about infant development. Thursdays from 1-2:30 pm. If

more information is needed, call Janet Roller at 360-628-1229, or just come on by andhave fun!

11. BABYSITTER WEBSITE- Through a partnership with DOD, sittercity.com offers a freemembership for military personnel. This site gives you access to babysitters, nannies,housekeepers, pet care, tutors, senior care. You can access background checks,references, provider profiles, and reviews from other military parents on this site. Totake advantage of this wonderful offer visitwww.sittercity.com/dod.

12. TELL ME A STORY EVENT- Join the MCEC on Sunday November 6, 2011 at 3 pm atthe Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel on JBLM. The Featured Book at this event will beListen to the Windby Greg Mortenson and Susan L. Roth. The Military Child Education

Coalitions Tell Me a Story event is geared towards ch ildren 4-12. Each family willreceive a copy of the featured book. Hands on activities, snacks, and a fun learningexperience will be provided. For questions contact Judy at 254-953-1923 orjudy.glennon@militarychild.org.

13. YOUTH RESILENCY ACADEMY- Youth Resiliency Academy is designed to create anetwork of informed teens who are better prepared and motivated to respond morepositively to adversity and successfully overcome the challenges faced by today'smilitary Family. Courses included in the Academy include: "Bullying, Peer pressure","Teen Communications", "Dating and Abuse don't go together", Youth transitioning tothe new norm", "Spiritual Resiliency" and "Money Matters". Workshop is held atACS/Waller Hall, Bldg. 2140, Rm. 400 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or

to register call 253-967-9977. The next academy will be held November 19, 2011.

14. FREE BABYSITTING COURSE!- Certified Babysitting Course for teens are at no costfor ages 12 and older. Fall classes are scheduled Nov. 45. For details or to sign up, call253-967-4441.

15. Children's Museum Play Pass The Play Pass program is your ticket to the Children'sMuseum of Tacoma and a whole new world of learning! Contact the Grandstaff Library(253-967-5889) or the McChord Library (253-982-3454) for information.

16. SKIESUnlimitedYouth Academy offers instruction in the Schools of Knowledge,Inspiration, Exploration and Skills. Inspiring classesranging from computers, SAT Prep,

science, art, dance, gymnastics, boxing, karate, theater, fencing and piano, theSKIESUnlimited Youth Academy is always adding classeslet your children explore newskills, cultivate personal interests, establish connections and bolster college applications.For registration information, call 253-966-CYSS (2977). Sign up onWebtracfor the nextsession!

17. Teens ages 1315 are invited to get fit for free at a JBLM sports and fitness center.Available at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North, teens will work out underthe supervision of a CYS Services youth trainer. An initial evaluation is required, and a

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parent/guardian must be present. Teens must be registered with CYS Services toparticipate. Work out Monday through Friday 37 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.2 p.m.

BOSS INFORMATION

WHAT IS BOSS?

Almost all of you know that BOSS (Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers) is a program thatis set up for Single Soldiers to have activities that you can enjoy and volunteer for to get out

into your community. The thing you may not know is that BOSS is YOUR program.SOLDIERS AND SOLDIERS IDEAS ARE THE PROGRAM! You can improve the program

by just bringing your thoughts to the table. BOSS is not another program that is trying tocome up with ideas on its own. They want to know what you think would be fun and

exciting. BOSS wants to help set up those ideas and make it possible.

You can now follow the events that BOSS is holding by texting. Put in FOLLOWJBLMBOSS to 40404. You will receive messages about what events are going on. You

could also have the chance to receive free tickets or other cool stuff.

B.O.S.S. CRAM Nov. 16, 1800 at Nelson Rec Center. Prepare for promotion and Soldier ofthe Month Boards with SGM Barnes, played in a Jeopardy/game show style.

DESIGNATED DRIVER (DD) PROGRAM: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! This is an easy wayto get hours for volunteering. It starts from 2100 0300 every Friday and Saturday. If thisprogram isnt used, then it will disappear. If you want to volunteer, then sign up at yourBOSS board or at the Nelson Recreation Center. Plus, you get free bowling all night. Tocontact the DD van, call 253-208-9169. It will soon be able to accommodate off post aswell.

EFMP EVENTS AND RESOURCES1. MOMS NIGHT OUT (DADS WELCOME TOO!)- Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Azteca at

Tacoma Mall. The Down Syndrome Support Group meetings are open to any parentwho has a child with a chronic health care need or disability. For additional informationcontact Carolyn Jones at 253-970-7264 or emailcarolveenhuizen@yahoo.com

2. RAW AND GLUTEN FREE MENU IDEAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Nov. 7, 6:30-8 p.m. atthe Pierce County Library Processing and Admin Center, Conference Room B, 3005112th Street E, Tacoma. Located at 112th St. E & Waller Road E, 1 mile off the Hwy 512Portland Ave. Exit. Speaker: Renee LaCoste, Certified Raw Foods Chef and Gluten-freespecialist. POC: Angela FishSpecialFamiliesPC@gmail.comor 253-830-4368. Visit theirbloghttp://SpecialFamiliesofPierceCounty.blogspot.comor Facebookhttp://www.Facebook.com/SpecialFamiliesPC

3. HOLIDAY SOCIAL AND USED TOY EXCHANGE Dec. 12th, 6:30-8 p.m. Bring a snaceto share and some gently used toys to exchange. There will also be a giveaway! This isa great opportunity to network with other parents. Children are welcome to attend.Conference room C. 3005 112th Street E, Tacoma. Located at 112th St. E & Waller RoadE, 1 mile off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. Exit. POC: Angela FishSpecialFamiliesPC@gmail.comor 253-830-4368. Facebookhttp://www.Facebook.com/SpecialFamiliesPC

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4. EFMP movies monthly- The McChord Theater is showing sensory-friendly matineemovies to EFMP Families on the third Saturday of each month at noon. The lights areturned up and the sound is turned down! Families will see the same Saturday movie asthe 4 p.m. matinee. For more information, call 982-2695.

5. EFMP COFFEE GROUP- Meet other adult EFMs or caregivers of EFMs for coffee at the

Lewis Main Battle Bean (AFC Arena - Bldg. 2275, Liggett Ave). The next EFMP CoffeeGroup will meet on November 8 at 10 am. Call 253-967-3553 for more information; noRSVP required.

6. EFMP THANKSGIVING DINNER- Come out for a good meal, to make new friends, andgive thanks on November 5 from 1:00-4:00pm. The EFMP Support Group is hosting aThanksgiving Dinner open to all Exceptional Families. For more information, contactefmpsg@gmail.com.

7. EFMP PLAYGROUP - Are you a mom or dad who has a young child who is enrolled inEFMP? Or, are you a parent enrolled in EFMP who has a young child? Come out andmeet other parents and their children in our playgroup! For Exceptional Families with

Young Children Ages 0-5. The first playgroup will be held at Raindrops and Rainbowson October 26 at 10 am. Call 253-967-3553 for more information; no RSVP is required.

8. Pacific Northwest Ballets The Nutcracker23 November at 5pm: Are you or your littleone having visions of sugar plums? Enjoy a night with the Sugar Plum Fairy, MouseKing, toy soldiers, Clara and the Nutcracker! Pacific Northwest Ballet is opening a dressrehearsal of The Nutcracker to our Exceptional Families for FREE! Any Family with anExceptional Family Member is welcome to join JBLM EFMP on November 23rd at 5 pmat McCaw Hall in Seattle (321 Mercer Street). The registration deadline is Oct 21; spaceis limited (first come first serve). Transportation may be available. If you would likemore information or to register, please contact Jaclyn Gilley at (253)967-3553.

9. Did you miss the JBLM EFMP newsletter? You can access it on-line athttp://www.jblmmwr.com/pdf/acs/efmp/EFMP_aug_11.pdf. If you would like to join ourEFMP e-mail distribution list, please contact Nancy Dozier atnancy.dozier@us.army.mil.

10.Are you PCSing and looking for EFMP contacts at your next duty station? Use MilitaryHomefront to find EFMP contacts and more! The following link will take you directly theEFMP/Special Needs page and allow you to navigate to find contacts from additionallinks on the page:http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF_DETAIL_1?section_id=20.40.500.570.0.0.0.0.0&current_id=20.40.500.570.500.20.0.0.0

TRAINING and EDUCATION

1. ACS FINANCIAL COUNSELORS available at Waller Hall the first Saturday of everymonth. Nov. 5th. Call for appointment 253-967-7166.

2. TUESDAY TOPICS RELATIONSHIP SERIES Nov. 8 What makes marriage work and whatshuts it down? A detailed look at communication. Are you misinterpreted, stuck andmisunderstood? Do you need a referee? Here we go again. . . (sound familiar?) How toidentify dead end or destructive patterns. How to have meaningful connections with yourspouse. Every Tuesday from 2:00pm to 3:30pm CAFAC Conference Room, bldg 9923B,

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room 108, Madigan Annex, Ramp 3, across the hall from the FAME Clinic (9923A). Watchfor signs! No need to register, just show up. Casual atmosphere.

3. JOB WORKSHOPMonday, Nov 7, 2011, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ACS Annex, Bldg. 2166,12th St. and Liggett Ave., JBLM-Lewis Main or from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Airman & FamilyReadiness Center, Bldg. 551, Barnes Ave., JBLM-McChord Field. Workshop is for those

interested in working from home and prefer a flexible work schedule. Bring a resume withyou. For additional information call Rick Morrison at the ACS Annex at 253-966-8325 orBernie Leon-Guerrero at the A&FRC at 253-982-0260.

4. MULTICULTURAL WORKSHOP- Adapting to a new country can be challenging, andrelocation readiness is here to help. Attend the Mulicultural workshop on December 7. Call253-966-6338 for time and location.

5. New Parent Support Programs Play Group Fridays, 1011:30 a.m.

6. "123 Magic Class: Managing Difficult Behaviors in Children 2-12". This class offers

military parents, along with civilian employees, the opportunity to learn simple solutions andtechniques to address obnoxious behaviors (i.e. whining, arguing, tantrums) utilizing time-outs, but with a different attitude and technique than you may have tried in the past. It reallydoes work, according to the many participants who have taken this research-based class.Free on-site child care is available if your child is pre-registered with CYS. Advanceregistration with instructor is required. Call Sharon Kroll, Lead Home Visitor, MSW, LCSW at253-967-2633 and leave your phone and email address. You may also email Sharon atsharon.kroll@us.army.mil.

7. ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two day workshop (16 hours). Ittrains you to become an effective caregiver for a person at risk of suicide. It helps youperform suicide first aid for this person. It helps you to assist the person at risk of suicide to

stay safe and to seek further help. ASIST is a very interactive workshop that equips you to:recognize invitations for help, reach out and offer support, review the risks of suicide, applya suicide intervention model, and link the person at risk to community resources. ASIST is avery effective program. Evaluations have shown that it increases a caregivers knowledge,skills, and confidence to respond to a person at risk of suicide. Call the JBLM SuicidePrevention Office for more information or to sign up for an ASIST T-2 class.

Old Workshop Dates: Additional New Workshop Dates:17-18 Nov North Fort Chapel 3-4 Nov North Fort Chapel8-9 Dec North Fort Chapel 15-16 Dec North Fort Chapel

Note: Workshops are from 0830 to 1600 hrs. each day. The dress is civilian casual. To

sign up, you must contact: Art Wienandt, Bldg. 2026, Rm. 203B, 253-477-0258.arthur.j.wienandt@us.army.mil

8. Free parent classes at Raindrops & RainbowsBring your children to learn and play youll both love story time, crafts and more. Stop by Bldg. 8197 American Lake Ave. atLewis North and check out the classes below (call 253-966-4802 for details; no registrationrequired except for infant massage):Infant massage Dec. 6, 13, 20, 1011:30 a.m. Registration, call New Parent SupportProgram: 253-967-7409.

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Baby sign language Nov. 16 or Dec. 21, 1:302:30 p.m. Offered by Parent 2 ParentProgram.

Parent and child group activity/story and craft Dec. 1, 1011 a.m. with the New ParentSupport Program

Story time Nov. 17 or Dec. 15, 9:45 a.m. with Book Patch

New Parent Support Programs Play Group Fridays, 1011:30 a.m.

9. Food Handler CourseFirst Tuesday/Month 1900-2000Third Tuesday/Month 1600-1700POC: Carol Elliot 253-968-4331. 1 Hour Classes given by Environmental Health.Installation certificate good for one year. Must have for all FRG fund raising involving foodsales, even if you are not directly handling the food. Held at Old Madigan, Ramp 2, RM9911C.Directions to Food Handler Course classroom:

1. From Exit 122 (Madigan Gate) take a left onto Wilson (the street across from MadiganNursing tower that has the stop light)2. Left onto Madigan Bypass3. Right onto McKinley4. Right onto E. Johnson Street5. On your left you will see a parking lot. Park there.6. Look for the building with 'RAMP 2' next to the door7. Go through the door and down the hallway to Classroom 9911C (follow signs).

10. AFTB Classes: All Classes are at ACS AnnexNOV 8-9 0900-1430 Level INOV 15-17 0900-1430 Level III

DEC 13-14 0900-1430 Level ICall 967-2382 (967-AFTB) to register for classes and for childcare information. Classes areheld at ACS Annex, Bldg 2166, Corner of 12th St. & Liggett. Soldiers (E5 and below) canearn 4 promotion points by completing AFTB classes.

11. TOBACCO CESSATION: Join the growing number of ex-tobacco users on Joint BaseLewis-McChord. Call TRICARE at 1-800-404-4506 for a cessation appointment. Also, checkout the free cessation counseling, quit tools and promotional materials at "Make EveryoneProud. Quit Tobacco" www.ucanquit2.org YOU CAN DO THIS - You can be tobacco-free!POC: Cynthia Hawthorne, RN-BC, APHN, Madigan Army Public Health Nursing (MCHJ-CLY-P/968-4382).

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JB Lewis-McChord Movie SchedulePH (253) 967-4329 *recordingPH (253) 967-5976

Reel Time JB Lewis-McChord ExchangeSUN Nov 06 1100 Dolphin Tale (PG)

1400 Abduction (PG13)

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1900 Killer Elite (R)MON Nov 07- TUE Nov 08- No ShowingWED Nov 09- 1800 Abduction (PG13)THU Nov 10Babies Night Out 1900 Dolphin Tale (PG)FRI Nov 11Date Night 1730 Dream House(PG13)

2100 Drive (R)

SAT Nov 12 1100 Dolphin Tale (PG)1400 Dream House (PG13)1900 Studio AppreciationAdvance FreeScreening (PG)

SUN Nov 13 1100 Dolphin Tale (PG)1400 Dream House (PG13)1900 Drive (R)

FREE MOVIES- The Theater at McChord Field has reopened for free weekend movies.253-982-5836

06 NOV. 4pm TARZAN & JANE G12 NOV. 4pm RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES PG-1312 NOV. 7pm FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS R13 NOV. 4pm SPACE BUDDIES G19 NOV. 4pm THE SMURFS PG19 NOV. 7pm FRIGHT NIGHT R20 NOV. 4pm UP PG26 NOV. 4pm DOLPHIN TALE PG26 NOV. 7pm 30 MINUTES OR LESS R27 NOV. 4pm PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLDS END PG-13

Free weekend movies @ McChord Base Theater call 253-982-5836

Subject to change without prior noticeSeptember Movies:

COMMISSARY/ EXCHANGE

WE ARE CONDUCTING GROUP TOURS OF THE COMMISSARY. SHOPPING THECOMMISSARY WILL SAVE YOU 32% OFF OF YOUR GROCERY RECEIPT. IF YOURGROUP IS INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP FOR ONE OF THESE TOURS PLEASE CALL253-966-8456 OR 253-966-9141.

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Hours of Operation: 0700 1630, Monday - FridayOPEN all DONSA days, closed Federal HolidaysServices Available: Confidential one-on-one counseling for Service Members and their spouses(budgeting, debt management, credit counseling, investment education, general financialplanning), Personal financial management classes, Army Emergency Relief (AER). All servicesare free of charge.

Appointment Line: Call 253/967-7166 to make an appointment with a Financial Counselor or toregister for a class.

Dates Class Description Times

11/8Principles of

PersonalFinance *

Learn the importance of controllingpersonal finances and planning for a

stable financial future.1330 - 1430

11/8Planning &Budgeting*

Obtain the simple tools for evaluatingyour present financial situation, setting

up a budget to control personalfinances, and planning financial goals

for the future.

1430 - 1530

11/8

DebtManagement

Strategies

This course covers the pros and cons ofdifferent debt management strategiesand how they impact your credit score.

0930 - 1130

11/10Personal

Finance forTeens

Students will develop an understandingof the basics of good money

management and the skills needed tocreate a brighter financial future. Topics

include banking, saving, moneymanagement, and budgeting. Ages 15-

18.

1630 - 1830

11/15 Using CreditWisely*

Understand the advantages and

disadvantages of using credit and howlenders calculate the interest rates on

money they lend.

1430 - 1530

11/17Investing forRetirement

The course describes the types ofassets that can be utilized when saving

for retirement. It also discussesinvestment strategies one may follow to

secure a comfortable retirement.

1000 - 1130

11/17 UnderstandingMoney & Credit

Gain a better understanding of whereyou are financially, where you want to

be, and how to better manage yourmoney.

1330 - 1500

11/22Saving &Investing*

Gain focus on the four keys tosuccessful saving and investing: Saveand Invest to Reach Goals, Learn All

You Can About Investing, Start SavingEarly, and Save Regularly.

1430 - 1530

11/29Consumer

Rights,Obligations &

This course covers consumer rights andobligations, highlighting scams

perpetrated to defraud consumers.1330 - 1430

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Classes at Lewis Main, please call 253-967-7166 to register

McChord Field Financial Readiness ClassesOctober & November, 2011

To register for classes at McChord Field, please call (253) 982-2695(Classes are held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, 552 Barnes Blvd, unless otherwise

noted)Date

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Class Description Times

11/811/25

Ready to Rent

Required briefing for single first termairmen moving off base. Pay

entitlements, legal and consumerobligations associated with tenancy and

personal financial obligations, andpertinent laws associated with renting aresidence or apartment are discussed.

1300 - 14301000 - 11301300 - 14301000 - 1130

11/8 BankingThis lesson explains how to choose the

financial services and financialinstitutions that best meet your needs.

0900 - 1030

11/10Getting

Insurance

Explore the different aspects of variousinsurance policies while finding out which

ones meet your needs and goals.0900 - 1030

11/21 ConsumerRights and

Scams

This course covers consumer rights andobligations, highlighting scams

perpetrated to defraud consumers.

1330 - 15000900 - 1030

11/22Money &

Credit

Gain a better understanding of whereyou are financially, where you want to

be, and how to better manage yourmoney.

0900 - 1030

11/29 Saving &Investing

Gain focus on the four keys to successfulsaving and investing: Save and Invest toReach Goals, Learn All You Can AboutInvesting, Start Saving Early, and Save

Regularly.

0900 - 1030

Scams*

11/29 Ready to PCS*Learn the ins and outs of moving as a

member of the military.1430 - 1530

11/30Money &Divorce

This course covers the impact of divorceon personal finances as well as your

credit.1300 - 1500

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MADIGAN NEWS

1. Madigan Army Medical Center's outpatient Pharmacy will remain open November10th, but will close on the 11th to observe Veterans Day. The pharmacy will open againSaturday (regular business hours).

2. FLU HOTLINE: 253-968-4744

3. The Pediatrics clinic at Madigan Army Medical Center no longer has Fluvaccinations on hand for pediatric patients over 2 years of age. Until additionalvaccines are received, please visit a TRICARE network pharmacy to receive yourvaccination. Please verify that there will be no out of pocket expense with the networkpharmacy of your choice.

4. The Child & Family Assistance Center - FAME Clinic - offers free, easily accessiblebehavioral health counseling services to spouses and children of active duty servicemembers. We help keep families strong by promoting emotional, behavioral, and

relationship health through individual, marital, and family counseling services. Help is aphone call away. We want to hear from you! Call 253-968-4843.

New! Expanded Walk-In Hours: M-F 8:00a.m.- 2:00 p.m.Hours of Operation: M-F 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.No referrals neededFree service for dependents of Active Duty Service Members with TriCare Prime -Counseling available for Individuals, Couples & Families Located at: Old Madigan Bldg.9923A E. Johnson Ave. Tacoma, WA. 98431

5. URGENT CARE- If you have an urgent medical need that does not require emergencycare, please call the TRICARE Regional Appointment Center at 800-404-4506 before

coming into the Emergency Room. If you are unable to get a same day appointment foryour urgent medical need, you will be referred to an Urgent Care Clinic in a communitysurrounding Joint Base Lewis-McChord for immediate attention.

6. DONT BE A NO SHOW- An appointment missed by you is an appointment missed bytwo. If you dont call and cancel yourappointments, that slot goes to waste. Think abouthow aggravating it is to call and not get an appointment? This could be alleviatedgreatly if people called and cancelled their appointments, instead of no showing. Tocancel an appointment is simple, call 800-404-4506. The average cost of missedappointment can be $624 for a specialty care, $279 for a regular provider visit

7. PASSPORT TO WELLNESS PROGRAM- Pick up your "Passport to Wellness" at

Health Promotion and Wellness Centers - at McChord Field HAWC (Building 726,Fitness Center Annex) & Wilson Sports & Fitness Center (Building 11596, Lewis North).Participate in more than 40 eligible classes, programs & activities for stamps,redeemable for rewards & entries in the Grand Prize raffle! Info:http://www.nwguardian.com/2011/09/29/11195/program-issues-health-passports.html

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CLOSURES AND CONSTRUCTION

1. JBLM POOL CLOSURE- The Kimbro Pool located in the McVeigh gym near the CareyTheater will close Oct. 31. It is scheduled to re-open in Sept. 2012. Renovations willinclude new lap lanes, better filtration & climate control, and a zero-depth kiddie pool w/indoor splash park. Until then, youth lessons, evening swim, scuba classes &

NG/Reserve training move to newly-renovated Keeler Pool (Old Madigan Area) &weekend swim, pool parties/rentals move to the pool @Soldiers Field House.

2. Liggett Avenue- Public Works announced plans to shut down Liggett Avenue betweenDivision and 12th Streets for 45 days of construction. The project start date depends onthe contract, but PW expects work to begin by press time. The closure will include theintersection of Liggett and Division, but 12th Street and the intersection at Liggett and12th will remain open. Parking areas along that length of Liggett Avenue will be blocked.Most of the parking areas have access from other directions, but parking will be blockedcompletely in front of and west of McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center and across thestreet from I Corps Headquarters, Building 2025. Parking for McVeigh will be in the rear

and on the north side of Liggett, which can be accessed from Pendleton. While Liggett isunder construction, the contractor is required to provide access from the parking areanorth of Liggett to McVeigh at, or near the location of the current McVeigh crosswalk.

3. Pendleton Avenue- Construction to upgrade the road substructure under PendletonAvenue near the Town Center on JBLM Lewis Main will be completed in a few months.Pendleton between 8th and 12th streets will be closed daily for construction from 6 p.m.to 5 a.m. Access to offices and other buildings will be maintained. Traffic will be detouredto Liggett Avenue during construction hours. Officials are working to mitigate noiseimpact to Town Center residents. This is the first of several major construction projectson two miles of Pendleton Avenue during the next 18 months, as crews widen the roadand upgrade communication, power and water lines underneath. The widened avenue

will result in better traffic flow, parking and facility access, creating a friendlierenvironment for bikes and pedestrians. For more information, visit the Pendleton Avenuewebsite at www.jblmpendleton.com.

4. North Gate Road- Road repairs on the JBLM North Gate Road (Huggins Meyer RoadSW), a 1.7 mile stretch between JBLM Lewis Norths D Street Gate and Lakewood, willcontinue through today. Commuters who normally use North Gate Road will be detouredthrough Lakewood and Steilacoom. The D Street Gate on JBLM Lewis North will remainopen throughout the road repair projects. Emergency vehicles will have access throughthe construction site for emergencies. Clover Park School buses will also have access totransit through the construction site. Upon completion of the North Gate Road repairs,East Drive will close for repairs. East Drive repairs include adding a right turn lane and atraffic signal. Repairs to East Drive are expected to take approximately 90 days. These

road repair projects were designed to improve roadway surfaces, increase trafficmobility, and create a safer driving environment for the community.

More information about traffic revision updates and construction changes will come as thecontractor announces them. For road conditions, call 967-1733.

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