NOVEMBER FRG MEETINGS

B Co: Tuesday, 17 November 6pm Kalakaua Community Center

C Co: Tuesday, 17 November BN Classroom 4:00pm (please see attached for C Co flier)

66th ENG: Friday, 20 November Org Day @ Bellows

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For Pre Deployment

NEW Family Strong Classes

Preparing Children for Deployment:***/*

Simultaneous parent and child groups are followed by larger

combined groups where families are assisted with cre-ating family plans that teach both parents and children

how to maintain positive connec-tions and healthy coping dur-

ing deployment. Parent Group: Limit: 12 par-

ticipants /May request Parent Group only.

Child Group: Three age groups offered: 6-8 year old, 9-12 year old, 13+ year old. Limit:5-12 youth/

class. 3 weeks notice please

Healthy Communication and Conflict Resolution:**/*

Conflict is virtually inevitable in

any relationship. Healthy commu-nication involves

finding resolution that both sides can be happy with. This class will provide communication skills for building and maintaining healthy

relationships. Limit: 20 participants

Money Harmony:* All couples need to talk

about money issues. When money problems get out of control so can the relation-

ship. This course is de-signed to help you resolve money conflict in life and

relationships. This course is for married or singles in

relationships. Limit: 20 participants

Contact Your BN FRSA for

more information

G O L D E N D R A G O N S

Tripler and the Installation BOSS Program are teaming up to do a Toga Party!(all attending will have to have proper attire under their toga) The event will take place on the 20th of November starting at 2100 at Club 14(located on Sand Access Rd...the Coast Guard Post). The event is FREE to

get in and that is including food! We also will be giving away prizes throughout the night so don't miss it. If you don't want to dress up, come have fun anyways. The party is for the first 150 soldiers who RSVP. Please

respond to no later than COB 11/16/09. McKenna M. Elder, Tropics Recreation Specialist

at 655-5697 BOSS PROGRAM AND TRIPLER

TOGA PARTY

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Army OneSource Newsletter

G O L D E N D R A G O N S

November’s Issue:

November is Military Family Appreciation Month

Military OneSource Webinars Coming Soon

Apply for Retroactive Stop-Loss Payments Now

Enlistment Bonuses for 2010 Range to $40,000

Tips to Help You Save Money on Home Heating Costs

Reliable Websites with Helpful Information about the Flu

Additional Flu Clinics Are Available

TRICARE Waives Referrals and Authorization for H1N1 Vaccine

VA Links Parkinson’s to Agent Orange

Before Deployment, Many Soldiers Fail to Mention Behavioral Health Issues

No Retroactive Early Retirement for Reserves

Holiday Mailing Deadlines to Military Post Offices

New Tools to Assist Military Families and Their Teens with Transitions

Peterson’s Online Academic Skills Course Available Free on Military OneSource

NMFA Names 2009 Military Families of the Year

VA Continues to Struggle with New GI Bill Claims Load

GI Bill Delays Frustrate Student Vets

Veterans Groups Assist GI Bill Students

Emergency GI Bill Payments: How to Get Yours

Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline

TRICARE Offers Options for Beneficiaries Struggling with Weight Issues

TRICARE Breast Cancer Screening: Early Detection Is the Key

Health Agencies Create Post-Vaccine Monitoring Systems

Sesame Street Tours Bases

Reports Show Possible Link between MRSA and Pets

AAFES and Sandberg & Sikorski by Firestone to Give Away $9,900 in Shopping Sprees

Commissaries Offer Gift Vouchers in Time for Holidays

Red Cross to Deliver Holiday Cards

P A G E 4 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

November is Military Family Appreciation Month

President Obama proclaimed November 2009 as Military Family Appreciation Month. In his proclamation, the President stated: “No one pays a higher price for our freedom than members of our Nation‟s military and their Families. As sons and daughters,

husbands and wives, and mothers and fathers are deployed, military Families endure with exceptional resilience and courage.

They provide our troops with invaluable encouragement and love, and serve our Nation in their own right. During Military Family Month, we honor the Families of our Armed Forces and thank them for their dedication to our country….I call on all Americans to

honor military Families through private actions and public service for the tremendous contributions they make in the support of our service members and our Nation.” To read the entire proclamation, go to

http://www.myarmyonesource.com/news/2009/11/MilitaryFamilyAppreciationMonth.

Before Deployment, Many Soldiers Fail to Mention Behavioral Health Issues

More than half of deployed Soldiers diagnosed with behavioral disorders concealed their illnesses when completing a pre-deployment health assessment intended to screen out unfit warriors according to a recent report. This report is the first scien-

tific study of how well the pre-deployment form identifies Service members with behavioral health problems. Its findings con-firm what military leaders have heard for years, the form alone is of questionable value as a screening tool. Military health offi-

cials relied heavily on those self-reported answers, with Soldiers rarely referred for a professional evaluation if they failed to acknowledge seeking behavioral health care. For more information, go to http://www.myarmyonesource.com/news/2009/11/

Courant.

No Retroactive Early Retirement for Reserves

Congressional negotiators blamed themselves for leaving intact a reserve retirement formula that treats the 600,000 National Guard and Reserve members who mobilized before Jan. 28, 2008, differently from those who mobilized later. Negotiators who

prepared the final version of the 2010 defense authorization bill rejected a Senate-passed provision that would have made ret-roactive to Sept. 11, 2001, a retirement formula that allows Reservists to begin drawing military retired pay 90 days earlier for

every 90 days of mobilization. That 90-for-90 rule, which allows Guard and Reserve members to receive retirement before age 60 — when benefits begin for most reservists — was left out of the final defense bill because lawmakers said they could not find

a way to pay for the benefits under congressional budget rules. In their report accompanying the defense bill, negotiators said

they “would support the provision provided that acceptable offsets are identified consistent with budgetary requirements of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.” Under congressional budget rules, if lawmakers want to increase military retire-

ment benefits, they must either reduce spending on other federal entitlements or make a decision at the start of the budget cycle to set aside more entitlement money for the Defense Department. To read more, go to http://

www.myarmyonesource.com/news/2009/11/ReserveRetirement.

Holiday Mailing Deadlines to Military Post Offices

The holiday mailing deadlines are now available on the Military Postal Service Agency website. Express Mail Military Service is available to selected military post offices. Check with your local post office to determine if this service is available to your APO/

FPO address. PAL is a service that provided air transportation for parcels on a space-available basis. SAM parcels are paid at parcel post postage rate with maximum weight and size limits of 15 pounds and 60 inches in length and girth combined. For

more information, contact your local post office or go to http://www.myarmyonesource.com/news/2009/11/HolidayMailing.

Inside Story Headline

P A G E 5 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

New Tools to Assist Military Families and Their Teens with Transitions The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, together with the National Military Family Association and the National Association of

School Nurses, launched new online tools to assist military Families and teens through difficult periods of transition, such as a deployment, major injury or illness of a parent, or when moving frequently to new neighborhoods and schools. The free tools

are available at the Partnership Web site http://www.myarmyonesource.com/news/2009/11/TimeToTalkTransition. This is the first collaboration by the three organizations to provide assistance with the complex, extraordinary circumstances often faced

by military Families, especially at a time when resources to the military are stretched so thin, and Families are in need of this kind of help and support. The new resources available at http://www.myarmyonesource.com/news/2009/11/TimeToTalk in-

clude (1) Transitions & Teens: A Guide for Military Parents, (2) The Military Talk Kit, (3) 10 Things School Nurses Want You To

Know and (4) 10 Things Military Teens Want You To Know. The research-based guide, in particular, provides critical information to reduce stress and help keep teens drug-free and alcohol-free during difficult transition periods. Included within this informa-

tion is a helpful checklist for pairing transition scenarios with a list of recommended tips, providing parents with a „roadmap‟ for starting and maintaining open conversations, answering tough questions, and advice for monitoring the warning signs of drug

and alcohol abuse.

Red Cross to Deliver Holiday Cards

The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. will partner for the third year to sponsor the national "Holiday Mail for He-roes" campaign, to receive and distribute holiday cards to Service members, veterans and their Families in the United States

and abroad. The card campaign includes those working and receiving care at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. A special P.O. Box address will be published the first week of November online at http://www.myarmyonesource.com/news/2009/11/

HolidayCards. Cards must be postmarked no later than December 7, 2009, to reach Soldiers at Walter Reed.

AAFES and Sandberg & Sikorski by Firestone to Give Away $9,900 in Shopping Sprees

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Sandberg & Sikorski by Firestone are getting into the holiday spirit as they try to stuff more than $3,000 into three lucky shoppers‟ stockings. Now through December 24, BX‟s and PX‟s around the world are

accepting entries for the Sandberg & Sikorski by Firestone Sweepstakes. After Christmas Eve, three $3,300 shopping sprees will be awarded to lucky AAFES shoppers in the Continental United States, the Pacific and Europe. To find out more, go to

http://www.myarmyonesource.com/news/2009/11/ShoppingSprees.

Sesame Street Tours Bases

Elmo, Cookie Monster and their buddies are taking their Sesame Street message to military children at bases in Europe, Alaska and Hawaii. The Muppet USO tour started September 8 at RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom. Military children are

being treated to Muppet performances and giveaways from the Sesame Workshop and the USO. Each installation will deter-mine the procedures for admission to the shows. For more information, go to http://www.myarmyonesource.com/

news/2009/11/SesameStreet.

Emergency GI Bill Payments: How to Get Yours The Veterans Affairs (VA) Department has come up with a simplified system to provide emergency payments for students

waiting for their Post-9/11 GI Bill claims to be processed. Students who need the promised $3,000 payments right away can receive an on-the-spot check by visiting one of the VA‟s 57 regional offices with a copy of their class schedule and photo

identification in hand. Those who cannot wait for their check, or who cannot make it to the VA, can file emergency requests on the VA‟s Website. Electronic payment will come in six to 10 days. To learn more, go to: http://

www.myarmyonesource.com/news/2009/11/GIBillPayments.

Commissaries Offer Gift Vouchers in Time for Holidays

The Defense Commissary Agency is offering gift vouchers at all of its 255 commissaries. These vouchers are available in $25 denominations. Anyone may acquire gift vouchers; however, only authorized commissary patrons may redeem them.

Vouchers will be available at commissary customer service areas, cash offices and from cashiers at full-service checkout lanes. No additional fees will be added to the cost of purchasing or redeeming the voucher. For more information, go to

http://www.myarmyonesource.com/news/2009/11/GiftVouchers.

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The Survivor Outreach Services Financial Counselor position vacancy at Schofield Barracks has been posted on the Serco website at

http://www.serco-na.com, the vacancy announcement closes on 13 Nov 09, Eastern Daylight Time. Information about the position is included in the body of this message. Please refer candidates to the Career Search section of the site and type the Tracking Code "32278" into "Enter Search Terms",

for information on how to submit a resume. If anyone has questions they can contact Donald Goeller using the contact information below:

Donald Goeller Project Manager

Serco Inc. 565 Knox Blvd.

Radcliff, KY 40160 t: (314) 707-9462 f: (270) 351-8177 m: (314) 609-9007

email: don.goeller@serco-na.com

Vacancy Announcements-SOS Financial Counselor

The Family Program Assistant position is with the Army Reserves 9th Mission Support Command (MSC) at Fort Shafter Flats. It is

also a Serco position so please refer interested individuals to https://Serco-na.com, this announce-

ment closes tomorrow, 11 Nov 09!!! Candidates should go to the Career

Search section of the website and type in the tracking code "32253" for informa-

tion on how to submit a resume.

Vacancy Announcements-Family Program Assistant

“ROCK” COMPANY AUCTION

EVER WANTED TO WATCH THE CHAIN OF COMMAND TAKE ONE IN THE FACE?

HERES YOUR CHANCE!We will be auctioning off pies to insert into the faces of the following

individuals:CPT RHODES

1SG BUCK

CPT VEST

LTC ULRICH

CSM SMITH

ALL PL’S & PSG’S

SGT SCULLY!

ADDITIONAL AUCTIONS:

COMMANDER & 1SG’S PARKING SPOTS

1 & 2 DAY PASSES

GET OUT OF PT CARD

GET OUT OF CQ/SD CARD

1600 HOURS TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17TH

1-14 IN BN CLASS ROOMALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS THE C Co 1-14 CHRISTMAS PARTY

USAG-HI

Thanksgiving Day Meal Hours

45th SB K-QUAD – Build # 780 SB 2nd SBCT Warrior Inn Build # 2085 SB SFC Miller 655- 6316 SFC Smith 655-1062

BRKFST 0700 - 0800 BRKFST 0700 - 0800LUNCH 1100 - 1400 LUNCH 1100 - 1400

DINNER Closed DINNER 1530 – 1700

3rd IBCT F-QUAD – Build # 650 SB USARPAC Paradise Haven Inn Build # 503B FSMr. Norman Lopes 655- 4833 SFC Dussell 438-7600

BRKFST 0700 - 0800 BRKFST 0600 - 0700LUNCH 1100- 1400 LUNCH 1100 – 1400

DINNER 1730 - 1830 DINNER Closed

HOLIDAY LUNCH MEAL RATE:Standard Rate - $7.00Discount Rate * - $5.95

NOTE* The discount meal rate only applies to the spouse and other dependents of personnel in pay grades of E-1 through E-4.

Thanksgiving MealCranberry Juice Cocktail Spicy Shrimp Cocktail

French Onion Soup with French Bread Slices

Roast Turkey Glazed Baked Ham Steamship Round Beef Turkey Gravy Au Jus

Savory Bread /Cornbread Dressing Horseradish Sauce Mashed Potatoes Baked Sweet Potatoes Baked Mac & Cheese

Green Beans & Mushroom Casserole Herbed Baby Carrots Seasoned Broccoli Calico Salad Garden Vegetable Salad Fruit Salad Potato/Macaroni Salad

Salad Bar with Assorted Salad Dressings Cranberry Sauce Fresh Whole Grain Rolls & Spreads Cornucopia of Fall Fruits

Pumpkin / Sweet Potato Pie with Whipped Cream Apple Pie Mincemeat Cookies

Mixed Nuts & Hard CandyMilk Tea Coffee Soda

Tripler AMC BOSS Presents:Island Toga Party ‘09

Who: All single soldiers are invited

What: A FREE Toga party with lots of food and prizes

When: 20 Nov 2009 2100-0100hrs

Where: Club 14 – Sand Island

Why: To provide a safe a fun environment for single soldiers to come and enjoy

How: Contact your local BOSS representative for details

Transportation, Food, Entertainment, Prizes, Games…all provided at no cost to you!!!!!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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NOVEMBER 2009

Waikiki Express Bus ITR

Holiday Craft Fair @Fort Shafter

11-6pm

Shafter Elementary Fall Festival

5:30 - 8pm

Tropic Lightning Time 1500

BN SCM 6pm

BN Conference Rm, CRT Guest Speaker

Tropic Lightning Time 1500

Tropic Homecoming Concert w/Lee Ann Womack@ Sills Field

4-7:30pm

2SBCT/USC Team Meeting @

ACS

FRSA Luncheon w/AHFH

Election Day

Family Night, 1730 MPC

Down Syndrome Support Group

MPC 5:30Dinner

Communicating with Families

0900-1030 ACS

USO Craft Connect 2-3pm SB

ACS

1-14 IN BN Coffee 6pm

Family Night, 1730 MPC

WET N’ WILD Water Park

free entry for veterans Down Syndrome Support Group

MPC 5:30Dinner

Veterans Day

USARPAC FRSA Back Brief @ACS clrm 1, 3pm

CRT Training 9am-1pm @

ACS **BN recommended training

IAC 0830-1000 MPCR

HHC FRG Meeting 5pm BN Classroom

Tropic Lightning Time 1500

Make It, Bake It, Or Fake It –Hui 6-8pm Nehelani

USO Craft Connect 6-7pm AMR CC

*FRG Leaders- Please turn in

info for gift wrapping fundraiser to FRSA’s office NLT COB

Family Night, 1730 MPC

Down Syndrome Support

Group MPC 5:30Dinner

Holiday Stress 1800 ACS

Volunteer Leadership 0930-1200

Garrison: FRG PX Gift Wrapping

Lottery

C Co FRG Meeting, BN Classroom

4-6pm

B Co FRG Meeting, 6pm @

Kalakaua CC

Healthy Commun &Conflict

Resolution Class

**BN recommended training

USO Craft Connect 6-7pm SB

ACS

Key Call/POC Training

ACS 6:00pm **BN Recommended Training for

Key Callers & FRG Leaders

Religious Services- Hanging of the

Greens 6pm

Santa @ the PX 27-29 of Novem-

ber, 12-8pm

10 November 2009

Deadline to Log VMIS

hours!

Family Fun Fridays @ Tropics

66th ENG Co Org Day @ Bellows

Health Fitness Fair– Martinez

Gym 4-8pm *Furlough Friday

Thanksgiving

Registration Deadline for DA

Mandatory FRSA training

SIMS, 0900 Nehelani

PX/Commissary/Nehelani meeting (PCR)1015-1115

Holiday Craft Fair @Fort

Shafter 9-4pm

Family Night, 1730 MPC

Down Syndrome Support Group

MPC 5:30Dinner

Family Fun Fridays @ Tropics

Waikiki Express Bus ITR

*Furlough Friday

UH Football Game

Outing (Military Night),

6pm call 655-0451

Abandoned Vehicle Car

Auction @ Pearl Harbor

Father Daughter Ball Nehelani AMR CDC &Youth Center Parents Night Out

SB CDC & BYC Parents Night Out CRT Refresher Course

9am –1pm @ACS

Religious Services -Youth Fishing

Fisher House Decorating

OMK Family Camps 20-22 Nov

AFTB Level II 9-12 Nov 5:15 to 9pm @ACS

Thanksgiving Holiday 26-29 November

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Kwanzaa

1-14 IN BN FRG Calendar

DECEMBER 2009

*Furlough Friday

Hanukkah (begins at sundown)

Tropic Lightning Time 1500

SIMS, 0900 Nehelani

PX/Commissary/Nehelani

meeting Nehelani 1015-

1115

Tropic Lightning Time 1500

HHC Holiday Party

Volunteer Leadership II 0930-1200 ACS

New Spouse In Brief

10am-12pm KCC

Family Night, 1730 MPC

Down Syndrome Support Group MPC 5:30Dinner

FRG 101 @ACS 0900-1030

Family Night, 1730 MPC

New Spouse In Brief

10am-12pm KCC

Down Syndrome Support Group

MPC 5:30Dinner

C CO Christmas Party @ Golf

Course

Deadline to Log VMIS hours!

A CO Holiday Party

Waikiki Express Bus ITR

Family Fun Days @ Tropics

*Furlough Friday

Family Night, 1730 MPC

New Spouse In Brief

10am-12pm KCC

Down Syndrome Support Group

MPC 5:30Dinner

Christmas

Family Night, 1730 MPC

FRG Appreciation Coffee 0900-1030 ACS

Down Syndrome Support Group

MPC 5:30Dinner

BN SCM,

BN Conference room 6:00pm

10 November 2009

FRG Boot Camp 9-2pm

Holiday Fun Fest AMR

CC

AMR CDC &Youth Center Parents Night Out

Pay Day Activities 1200

USO Craft Connect 2-3pm

AMR CC

Family Fun Days @ Tropics Waikiki Express Bus ITR

*Furlough Friday

Tropic Lightning Time 1500

Tree Lighting Ceremony @General’s Loop 6:30pm

SB CDC & BYC Parents Night Out

Christmas Eve

FRSA Training 2-4th Dec

Down Syndrome Support Group

MPC 5:30Dinner

SB Middle School/Teen Center Toy Drive

Hanukkah

Operation Purple Camp Erdman 18-21 Dec

Operation Purple Camp Erdman 18-21 Dec

Block Leave and 1/2 Day Schedule starts 19 December, Normal schedule resumes 4 Jan

Installation Operation Center (U) 656-3272 (C) 656-3269 SIPRNET: ioc@shafter.army.smil.mil NIPRNET: ioc@hawaii.army.mil

“THIS IS A COMMUNITY BULLETIN” 021200NOV09

SUBJECT: Fort Shafter PX Market Re-Pavement Project Contractors from Road Builders will begin the repaving/restriping project of the FS PX Market parking lot during the period 2-14 Nov 09. The project will be done in 2 phases. Phase I of this project will affect the East side of the parking lot (near the tennis courts and the Pentagon Federal Credit Union) and will be from 2-7 Nov 09, detour signs will be redirecting PX Patrons to use the entrance located on Pierce Street. Phase II will be from 9-14 Nov 09 and will affect the parking lot on the West side (Pierce Street); detour signs will be redirecting patrons to enter via Wisser/Arsenal near gas station. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience. POCs: Mr. Craig Nakayama - 438-9281 or Mr. Erik Rhinelander, 833-5400 NO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REQUIRED

Redeployment ceremony temporarily closes roads

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — The 25th Infantry Division redeployment ceremony, scheduled for

Nov. 19, 10 a.m., at Sills Field, will impact installation traffic with the temporary closure of a

portion of Cadet Sheridan Road.

During the ceremony, Cadet Sheridan Road, from Kolekole Avenue to Trimble Road will

be closed.

During the full dress rehearsal, Nov. 18, 10 a.m., traffic will be stopped momentarily on

Trimble Road by road guards to allow Soldiers to march from the Sgt. Smith Theater to Sills

Field and then again when they return.

For more information, call the Directorate of Emergency Services at 655-6751.

PHASE IEntrance Closed Thru 2-7 Nov 09

PHASE IIEntrance Closed Thru 9-14 Nov 09

October 26,2009

TEAM 6 NOTE #I3 - Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) Furlough Fridays

1. On Friday, 23 October 2009, Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) observed the first of 17 planned annual furIough days. I am very concerned abwt the impact of the loss of instructional time for our Hawaii-based Families with children attending public schools. Although our Families outside of Hawaii are not directly impacted, I want the entire command to know that education of our dependent children is a very high priority within USARPAC and our Army.

2. To reduce the burden on our affected Soldiers and Department of the Arrny Civilians (DACs), USARPAC formed an Education Task Force and partnered with United States Pacific Command and the Installation Management Command - Pacific to address the loss of instructional time for our children. Together, we are focused on identifying programs for scheduled furlough days that meet educational, recreational, career development, and the life skills needs of our children. To support our Families, U.S. Army Garrison - Hawaii (USAG-HI) immediately developed a range of programs. To meet the pressing concern of adequate childcare, USAG-HI was able to offer all-day childcare at youth centers on scheduled furlough days and will continue to offer these services for the remainder of the scheduled furlough days. Furthermore, USAG-HI will adjust its services based on the feedback it receives from its ongoing survey. Commanders will encourage their Soldiers and DACs to check the USAG-HI website to remain abreast of initiatives: M t r r : T I h ~ . ~ s haw&i .mhdU &rIbimMfUrtbWbuw~t.asp. In addition, the Chamber of Commerce maintains an extensive listing of statewide services and programs scheduled for furloughs at htt~:ilcochawaii.wmIfurlowh-friday.a%o. However, the mention of this website is not an endorsement of the listed programs; parents must determine what works best for their Family.

3. Realizing that not all parents will be able to take advantage of USAG-HI programs, 1 encourage commanders to approve the use of liberal leaves and passes for Soldiers and annual leave or earned compensatory time for DACs. My intent is to provide parents an opportunity to increase their involvement during this particularly challenging time. Commanders will also ensure that Soldiers and DACs are aware of USAG-Hi Policy #34. This policy details the requirements to supervise children based on their age on Arrny installations; for example, children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times.

4. Although USARPAC senior leaders are engaging at the State and national levels to address the educational needs of our children, I also encourage Soldiers and DACs to become involved in their community and the process affecting the education of our children. Our combined goal should be to ensure USARPAC children are afforded the same opportunities as other Department of Defense children in meeting the standards of the National Assessment of Educational Progress. The USARPAC G-l will work to keep commanders and Families informed of our progress.

5. One Team!

- m u ' - - in R. Mixon

Lieutenant General, US Armv Commanding

Religious Support Highlights

(North Community)

21 NOV - Chapel Youth go fishing

Call Laura Wise at 655-4461 for details

25 NOV – Community Thanksgiving Service

1800-1900

26 NOV - Thanksgiving Day Catholic Mass

0900-1000

27 NOV – Hanging of the Greens

1800-2000

The community is invited to help decorate the

chapel for the holidays.

POC: Chaplain (CPT) Jesse R. King, Deputy North

Community Chaplain

Phone: 655-6646 or 347-2098

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Armed Services YMCA AMR 1875 Aliamanu Dr., Honolulu, HI 96818

PHONE: 833-1185 EMAIL: asymcaamr@aol.com

NOVEMBER 2009 www.asymcahi.org

PLAYMORNING SITE SCHEDULE Mondays Moanalua Community Center AMR ASYMCA Branch Hickam Community Center Tuesdays Pearl City Community Center Ford Island -Landing Housing Playground Wednesdays AMR ASYMCA Branch Hickam Community Center Thursdays Pearl City Community Center Fridays Moanalua Community Center AMR ASYMCA Branch

UP COMING EVENTS:

• Excursion To Humane Society—Nov. 6th • Breakfast W/Santa—Dec. 12th Information on these events will be out at the appropri-ate times. 96050 59593

***ALL PLAYMORNINGS ARE FROM 9:30-11:00 AM EXCEPT HICKAM WHICH IS 10:00-11:30.

PLAYMORNING A mobile playgroup in community centers and parks for moms, dads, child-care providers, and children 0-5 years old. Play-morning encourages learning, sharing, self-help skills and fun! Parent and child participation required. The program is open to all military family members. Please see calendar on opposite side for sites and times of Playmornings. Program fee is $1.00 per child per visit.

KINDERMUSIK Kindermusik gives young children the opportunity to learn about the world around them using pretend play, singing, dancing and musical concepts. Classes meet on Thursdays: 18mos to 3 at 9:15-10:00 and 3 to 5 at 10:30 to 11:30 at the ASYMCA AMR Community Center. Cost is $4 per child per class.

Call 833-1185 for more information.

WELCOME BABY & ME An infant only Playmorning at the ASYMCA AMR every Tuesday from 8:30-10:30am for infants 0-12 months and their parent(s). Infants will have the opportunity to develop fine and large motor skill through play, socialize with other infants and enjoy quality time with parents. Program fee is $1.00 per infant per visit. Please call Kehau Bice at 833-1185 for more info.

CHILDREN’S WAITING ROOM The Children’s Waiting Room is a place where you can drop off your children if you have a doctor’s appointment. RESER-VATIONS REQUIRED. The hours of the waiting room are Monday thru Friday from 8am to 12noon.. Donations are ac-cepted to help support the program. To make a reservation, please call: 833-1185—Tripler CWR 624-5645—Schofield Clinic CWR

FOOD FOR FAMILIES The Armed Service YMCA AMR, in conjunction with the Ha-waii Food Bank, provides food for families who are in severe need of assistance due to unforeseen circumstances. For more information please call the ASYMCA AMR at 833-1185 or ASYMCA Pearl Harbor at 473-3398.

TOPS-Take Off Pounds meets every Wednesday evening at ASYMCA AMR Branch. Call Del-cie at 623-1403 for info.

FREE FOOD & NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM Come and gain knowledge and learn skills to help improve the nutrition intake of your family. You will also learn how to manage your food budget and even go home with some free recipes. Classes are every Monday for 4 weeks be-ginning Nov. 16th through Dec. 7th from 11am to 12noon at the Moanalua community Center. Free childcare available. Please call 833-1185 for more info. Taught by Jayne Brennan of the U of H.

HUMANE SOCIETY EXCURSION RE-MINDER: Just wanted to remind all who signed up for the Humane Society Excursion: The date is Friday, Nov. 6th. Remember to car pool and meet at the AMR branch no later than 10am to caravan there. Tour is from 11am to 12noon. Also, for the safety and enjoyment of all, please follow tour guidelines that is on the back of your half of the excursion form. SEE YOU THERE:)

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: COME OUT AND BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR SOME HOLIDAY FUN at our annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 12th from 9:30am to 11am. The cost is $8 per child (cost includes breakfast, a holiday craft, a photo with Santa and a special gift from Santa). Cost for an adult meal is $5. Food served buf-fet style. Payment deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 9th. For more info please see your Coor-dinator or call 833-1185.

Armed Services YMCA AMR 1875 Aliamanu Dr., Honolulu, HI 96818

PHONE: 833-1185 EMAIL: asymcaamr@aol.com

NOVEMBER 2009 ACTIVITIES www.asymcahi.org

Santa’s coming to the PX

27-29 Nov

12:00 – 20:00

Opening at 0400 on Day after

Thanksgiving

Black Friday Weekend Specials (examples)

32” LCD TV - $279

40” LCD TV - $599

11 Nov - 11cents off gas with MilStar Card

See Calendar for Dates

• Pottery Wheel Throwing — 4 sessions, 5-8pm

$65 includes supplies

• Quilting /Sewing — 6—8pm, learn the basics and start a new project every

month! $25 1st class $5 each add’l class

• Picture Framing — 1 session, $45 includes all materials, 9 -12noon

• Ceramic Mold Pouring — 1 session, $25 includes supplies 9:30am-12noon

• Woodshop Safety Class — required to work in our woodshop. Held on the

1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. 8-10am 1 session $10

• Lauhala Leaf Weaving — 2 days of learning to weave various items.

1 day/$15.00 or 2 days/$25.00, 10:30 am—12:30 pm

• Keiki Art Club — 3 sessions, Wed. 2-3 pm, $50/$40 each sibling

• Mom & Tots — Parents(s) and child take on a creative project together.

Every Thursday, 10-11am. $3

• Precious Metal Clay Jewelry — $35.00 includes supplies. Learn the

basics of PMC, torch safety, and create a pendant or a pair of earrings.

9am-12noon. Max. 4 students

• Snowman Cookie Plate — $25.00 Anytime between 9am—2pm.

Paint a 12”X9” snowman cookie plate for the Holidays. Great Christmas

gift or keep it to add to your home decorations. Kiln firing required, return

in 3 days to pick up your snowman.

• Christmas Card-Making & Stamping — $10.00 includes supplies

Max. 6 students. From 6-8pm.

• Holiday Scrapbooking with a Purpose- $5.00 6-8pm Lay-out challenge.

Bring your own supplies and use our cricut. Project idea will be supplied or

work on your own project.

• Digital Photography-$50.00 (3 two-hour sessions) 9-11am. Max. 3 students

Learn basic camera operation and photo editing/composition. An under-

standing of what your digital camera can do for you—what are all those

icons for?

Hours of Operation

Wednesday-Thursday 10-6pm

Friday-Saturday 9-4pm

Woodshop Sat/Sun only 10-4pm

Sales Store/ Registration 655-4202

Ceramics 655-6327

Framing & Engraving 655-6330

Woodshop 655-0898

Tue Wed Thu F r i Sat

3 Quilt ing/Sewing

Holiday Scrapbooking

4 Keiki Art Club Pottery Wheel

5 Mom & Tots

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7 Woodshop Safety

Digi ta l Photography Ceramic Framing

10 Quilt ing / Sewing

Pottery Wheel Ch ristmas

Ca rdmaking & Stam ping Wks hp

11 Veterans Day

Hol iday CLOSED

12 Mom & Tots

13 Pr eci ous

Metal Clay Workshop

14 Ceramic

Digi ta l Photography

17 Quilt ing/Sewing

Holiday Scrapbook ing

18 Keiki Art Club Pottery Wheel

19 Mom & Tots

20 Sn owman Cook ie Pla te Workshop

Framing Lauha la Weaving

21 Woodshop Safety

Ceramic Digi ta l Photography

24 Quilt ing/Sewing

Christmas Ca rdmaking &

Stam ping workshop

25 Keiki Art Club Pottery Wheel

26 Thanks giving

Hol iday c losed

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28 INVENTORY

Sales Store & Framing Closed

Schofield Bks ARTS & CRAFTS Sales & Class Registration 655-4202

N O V e m b e r   Crafts.....Discover Life’s Little Pleasures.......Be Creative Today!!!

Bldg 572 919 Humphreys Rd Near the Bowling Center

Print all your Holiday Photos at our Kodak Photo Printer

Don’t wait in line at walmart!

Workshop

Workshop

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ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE

FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM BLDG 2091

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS REGISTER NOW BY CALLING: 655-4227

VISIT US ON THE WEB: www.MWRarmyhawaii.com

Checkbook Maintenance 4 November 0900 – 1030 Discuss opening and maintaining a checking ac-

count.

Credit Management 11 November 0900-1030 Learn how to use your credit wisely and how to improve your credit score.

First Term Financial Training 9 and 23 November 0830—1600 Learn basic financial skills, develop self reliance and personal responsibility, encourage financial planning, improve money management skills, and enhance personal financial literacy. This is a mandatory 8 hour program of instruction. Certificate will be awarded to each participant who completes the 8 hours of instruction

Money Management 4, 11, and 25 November 1030-1200 Learn basic tools for financial success, develop a spending plan, reduce expenses and make your paycheck work for you.

TSP and Retirement 25 November Learn how retirement plans like TSP work in terms of amount allowable and the different types of in-vestment opportunities available

Financial Readiness Your Money Matters

November 2009

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 New born Care I

9:00-11:00am Library

SB

3 New Born Care I 9:00-11:00am AMR

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Autism Support

Group

5:30-8:00 pm AMR

4 Baby Massage

2:00-4:00pm AMR

CC

5 Holiday Stress

9:00-11:00 am ACS SB

Baby Massage

9:00-11:00 am ACS SB

6 Potty Training

9:00-11:00 am ACS

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Library SB

10 New Born Care II

9:00-11:00 am AMR

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15 16 Magic 123 Parenting

8:00-12:00 am AMR CC

17 SHARE Support

Group

5:30-8:00pm AMR

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18 SHARE Support

Group

5:30-8:00pm SB

Chapel

19 Anger Management

3:00-4:30pm ACS SB

1:00-3:30pm AMR CC

New Parent Resource

Workshop 2:00-4:00 pm Library

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EFMP Bowling

6:00-8:00 pm SB

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21 Daddy Boot Camp

9:00-1200pm ACS

SB

22 23 Breast Feeding Basics

9:00-11:00am Library

SB

24 Ages and Stages of

Infant and Child Development

9:00-11:00am Yano

Library SB

Breast Feeding Basics

9:00-11:00am AMR

CC

25 New Parent Resource

Workshop 2:00-4:00pm AMR

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Important Information:*Cost for biking programs is $20 if using your own bike. If you need to checkout one of ours, cost is $25.• Programs are offered in three different difficultly levels. Level I Beginner is an all abilities program suitable for ages

10 and over. A Level II Moderate program involves increased level of difficulty for intermediate skill levels, and a Level III Advanced program is considered highly challenging with increased risk. Most programs include round-trip transportation to and from Schofield Barracks and necessary equipment. Program levels are listed on the schedule.

• Blue Star Card holders receive a 10% discount on all equipment checkouts.• Deploying Soldiers qualify for free dives! Enjoy your last dive before deployment, one dive on R&R and your first dive

after redeploying for free, courtesy of Outdoor Recreation and Ocean Concepts.• Due to weather conditions and other factors affecting outdoor programs, all program calendars are subject to change

without notice. Please call to confirm final program details.

Activity Descriptions

• Stand up Paddleboard Lessons – Learn to paddleboard and enjoy the craze taking the Hawaiian Islands by storm.• Surfing Lessons – Learn to surf like the pros… or at least look the part. Beginner and advanced lessons available.• Adventure Kayaking – Half day of adventurous kayaking off various beaches around the island. Available in 3 skill

levels as well as fishing trips.• Open Water Diver Certification – Receive an exciting one-week long course that will award you a LIFETIME

certification as a PADI Open Water SCUBA Diver. Courses run Monday thru Sunday. • Discover SCUBA – Not sure you’re ready for SCUBA? Experience SCUBA FOR FREE! Learn the ins and outs of

what it takes to be scuba certified and become familiar with the equipment in a contained environment at Richardson Pool, Schofield Barracks.

• Adventure Biking – Discover many local “secrets” and find the great beach locations along the scenic North Shore bike path or Pearl City trails. A mild biking activity for all ages!

• Adventure Mountain Biking – Challenge yourself while biking through the Ko’olau and Waianae mountain ranges. Beginner and advanced levels with a view.

• Adventure Hiking – Enjoy a full day hiking to various locations around the island. Water provided.• Shoreline Fishing – Spend an evening or full day bait dunking at a favorite shore fishing area. We guarantee a

good time fishing Hawaiian style. • Kualoa Ranch & Island Tour – North Shore Tour, Kualoa Ranch Jeep or Movie Set Tour, Historic Sites, Secret

Island visit and a turtle-watching sail to Chinaman's Hat.• Hawaiian Canoe Paddling – A brief history of outrigger canoes in the Hawaiian culture along with instruction.

Skilled paddlers in each canoe assist and support our guests.• Custom Adventures – Custom Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, stand-up paddling and surf programs may be created with

a minimum of 5 personnel. Get with the Outdoor Recreation Team to coordinate one for your unit! Great for PT, Org Days, Unit Competitions and more!

• Paintball – Test your skills against friends, family or your unit. Great stress management and adrenaline rushes. Lighted fields available for open play. Never played? We’ll teach you.

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For more information or to sign-up for any of the above programs, please contact:

Outdoor RecreationBuilding 556 Heard AvenueSchofield Barracks655-0143Ocean Concepts(Scuba programs only)Building 556 Heard Avenue853-0479Paintball HawaiiWheeler Army Airfield343-3929Open: Friday 5 - 9 pm Sat. & Sun. 11 am - 7 pm

Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture all those gorgeous viewsand unforgettable sites you’ll see on your adventures!

Program Name Date Time Cost Register By

Level I Hiking: Aiea Loop Trail Nov 1 7 am – 1 pm $10 Oct 29Open Water Diver Certification Nov 2 6 days, 6-10 pm $229.99 Oct 30Level III Biking: Kaena Point Nov 7 7 am – 12 pm $20* Nov 4Outrigger Canoe/Stand-Up Paddling: Pokai Bay Nov 8 7 am – 12 pm $64 Nov 5Open Water Diver Certification Nov 9 6 days, 6-10 pm $229.99 Nov 6Level III Kayak Fishing: Kaneohe Bay Nov 14 6:30 am – 2 pm $49 Nov 10Open Water Diver Certification Nov 16 6 days, 6-10 pm $229.99 Nov 13Evening Surf Patrol (Advanced Surfing) Nov 19 4:30 pm-dusk $19 Nov 16Snorkeling for Octopus: Kaneohe Bay Nov 21 7 am – 2 pm $42 Nov 18Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Nov 22 7 am – 12 pm $54 Nov 19Open Water Diver Certification Nov 23 6 days, 6-10 pm $229.99 Nov 20Kaneohe Sandbar Boat Trip Nov 28 6 am - 4 pm $64 AD/$14 CH Nov 25Level I Biking: North Shore Bike Trail Nov 29 8 am – 12 pm $20* Nov25Open Water Diver Certification Nov 30 6 days, 6-10 pm $229.99 Nov 27

How to Teach Kids About Veterans Day

Here are a few ideas, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs and EducationWorld.com:

• 1. Teach your children about the history of Veterans Day by having them create a

time line of events leading to the observance of the holiday.

• 2. Have your kids write short articles or essays of how veterans are honored around the world. And if you know any veterans locally, propose that your kids interview them about what it's like to serve in the U.S. military.

• 3. Research how American veterans were treated after they returned from various

military conflicts, ranging from the French and Indian War to the Persian Gulf War. Ask your children to compare and contrast their findings. Also compare and contrast how women and minorities who served in those conflicts were treated.

• 4. Have children draw a picture of Veterans Day, and what this holiday means to

them. Military children can draw a picture of a parent who is currently deployed, or a relative who has served.

• 5. Make a thank you card for veterans. Children can give this card to veterans that

they know or to veterans who are listed through the local VA medical facility.

• 6. Ask your children's teacher to invite veterans to their classroom. Veterans can discuss what it's like to serve in the military, and how important it is to observe this holiday.

• 7. Have your kids make a colorful and fun poster with the names and pictures of

relatives who are veterans.

Got stress?We’ve got the answer!

Mindfu lnessLearn disciplined meditation techniques to develop a

clear awareness of the present moment and relieve the stress of the day.

Mondays and Wednesdaysbeginning October 14, 2009

6-7 p.m., SGT Yano Library

Tai Ch iThe art of tai chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and

improve general wellbeing.

Thursdays beginning October 157-8 p.m., Martinez Physical Fitness Center

Chi Gung

Chi Gung is a unique collection of exercises from China designed to help relieve stress on mental,

emotional and physical levels.

Thursdays beginning October 156-7 p.m., Martinez Physical Fitness Center

All classes are free for active duty Soldiers and Family Mem-bers. Classes are $4 per session for all other authorized patrons.

A monthly unlimited class pass is also available for $25.

Please wear appropriate comfortable athletic wear for all classes.

Call 655-4804 for more information.