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3 A Time to Give and aTime to CelebrateParticipate in holiday activities.

6 Military OneSourceOne stop assistance.

8 Angela Ricketts at Barr LibraryMilitary Spouse chronicles her experiences in new book.

10 Everything in ModerationEnjoy the Thanksgiving Feastwithout overindulging.

10 Butternut Squash/Lentil SoupA hearty, yet healthy, fall recipe to serve this Thanksgiving.

11 November Calendarof Events

14 We’ve Got an App for ThatCheck out our new app forinformation about Fort Knox MWR.

19 Event Program Guide

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Publisher Creative inkAdvertising Ed SnyderOpportunity Knox Staff Laura Sanders

Jennifer Palalay, Iva Pearlstein,Tracy Whitaker, Kerry Weintraub, Nick Knight,

Vanessa Schoenfelt, Michael Steinmacher

Want to advertise in Opportunity Knox?Call Ed Snyder at (270) 945-2864 or

email: edsnyder@opportunityknoxmwr.com

Opportunity Knox is a monthly magazine produced by the Fort Knox Family and MWR Marketing Department under the authority of AR 215-1. Facilities and activities publicized are open to authorized patrons.

The purpose of Opportunity Knox is to provide current informationabout Fort Knox Family and MWR activities and events and to shareideas that will help readers become educated about Fort Knox Family and MWR activities. Views and opinions expressed are thoseof the authors. The mention or appearance of commercial advertis-ers, commercial sponsors, and/or their logos does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government or the U.S. Army. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication.Activities and events are subject to change without notice.

Fort Knox Family and MWR Marketing is located at 4248 BullionBoulevard, Fort Knox, Kentucky. For more information, call (502) 624-3693 or log on to www.KnoxMWR.com.

To be removed from our mailing list, please email:steve.l.dennison2.naf@mail.mil

FORT KNOX FAMILY & MWROur Vision: The Driving Force that builds and sustains thestrength of the Total Military Family.

Our Mission: Deliver Flexible, Innovative and Relevant Pro-grams and Services that enable readiness and resiliency to theTotal Military Family.

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By Stoney Cline, Guest Writer

With autumn in full swing, the holiday season is just around the corner. Before some of the major holidays occur and procrastinationcreeps in, it is important to know about some of the wonderful winter activities and opportunities that Fort Knox provides and opensup to the Military Community. The holidays tend to be a true test tosome of our Families’ ability to maintain resiliency due to financialproblems, marital issues due to stress, and the reintegration processof Families after redeployment. These issues, which are often amplified during these months, give testament to how it is an important “time to give.”

With Thanksgiving being the first major holiday during the fall months,Fort Knox will support the Thanksgiving Operation Helping Hand(OHH) Holiday Food Program. Through this initiative, the GarrisonCommand Sergeant Major’s Office will provide vouchers valued at$50 each, which can be redeemed for a turkey, or alternate meat, andperishable items that cannot be provided by the Red Cross. The vouchers can be redeemed at the Fort Knox Commissary through November 24. Soldiers and Family members who are in need of additional food assistance during the holiday season are eligible regardless of their current deployment status.

In addition to supporting OHH, the Red Cross supports the LendingCloset which provides basic goods such as blow up mattresses, tables, chairs and lamps to those who may be waiting on householdgoods to arrive, or just need assistance for a short period of time.

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Another effort that the Red Cross supports is Santa’s Workshop which provides toys to Families who are financiallychallenged during the holiday season. Santa’s Workshop offers an opportunity for Families to visit the workshop and,with the assistance of their elves, scan the vast inventory forthe perfect toy for their child.

If you are interested in making a difference and volunteeringwith one of these special programs, please visit the AmericanRed Cross Fort Knox Service Center at 1131 Fifth Avenue andfill out an application, or call (502) 624-2163. An example ofsome of the volunteer opportunities include helping to bagfood, handing out the food packages, serving as an elf to helpparents shop for toys, and gift wrapping.

Another way to participate in the holiday season is throughthe 2014 Fort Knox Holiday Card Decoration Contest. Instructions on how to submit an entry into the contest werereleased in an October operations order published by DPTMSto all Units/Directorates and civilian agencies. The contest recognizes and hails the Units, Directorates, commercial agencies orschool/children related agencies who design the best Holiday Cardentry in the contest. Winners of each category within the contest areannounced on December 4, in conjunction with the annual ChristmasTree Lighting Ceremony at the Installation Gazebo, located acrossfrom Brooks Field. After the tree lighting ceremony, Christmas treesare donated to Soldiers on a first-come, first-served basis in the parking lot across from the Gazebo.

The holiday season seems to pass by us just as quickly as it approaches. As the countdowns begin and end, try to step back andfocus your energy on the gesture of giving, instead of just the gift itself. When you focus on showing people how they have made your

world a little better, the gift becomes more reflective of your relationship and less about the price tag. Tell people how you valuethem, how grateful you are and how much you’re looking forward togrowing with them in the future. That is a great gift in itself.

Last but not least, use the holiday season as a countdown to gettingprepared both physically and mentally for the New Year. So ratherthan wear yourself out, focus on what you can do either individually orcollectively in order to maximize this time of year so you can startstrong in 2015. Whatever type of activity you may choose to associate yourself with, make sure you motivate yourself into doingwhat makes you happy.

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Available around the clock and around the world, Military OneSourceis there to give assistance to Service Members and their Families. Provided by the Department of Defense (DoD), this no-fee programbenefits Active Duty Soldiers in the Army, Navy, Marine Corp, and AirForce, as well as their immediate Family Members. National Guardand Reserve Members are also eligible regardless of activation status. No matter where or when a situation arises, a Service or Military Family Member can make a phone call or access the Military OneSource website to get help for almost any of life’s issues.

Kentucky Military OneSource Consultant, Kathleen Huck covers theentire state. She works with various organizations and gives briefingsthat focus on the variety of resources available through Military OneSource. Huck has been all over the globe herself as a MilitarySpouse and knows the value of her organization from first-hand experience. “I love what I do because it keeps me in touch with Military Families and they are the salt of the earth!” she proudly proclaims.

From her first-hand experience, Huck knows how difficult it canbe for Military Spouses who have professions which require a license or certification. Due to frequent moves, pursuing almostany career can be a real challenge. Available through MilitaryOneSource are links and access to the Spouse Education andCareer Opportunities (SECO) career center. SECO career counselors offer extensive counseling services at no charge tothose eligible. Here Military Spouses receive direct access tocompanies that are interested in actively recruiting them. Offurther value is information about the Military Spouse CareerAdvancement Accounts Program which provides a maximum

education benefit of $4,000 to Spouses seeking a license, certification, or degree in a portable profession such as teaching or healthcare.

Health and wellness coaching is another valuable resource available atno cost through the program. Simply call the toll-free number toschedule a session. Coaching possibilities include: weight manage-ment, fitness, nutrition, health condition management as well as stressmanagement and life transitions. Support is provided by the coach tohelp participants create an action plan in order to achieve their goals.

Huck noted programs here in Kentucky that she recommends and areresources for Military OneSource. “Operation Military Kids organizesand supports the Ready, Set, Go! Program to introduce members ofthe Community to the Military way of life. They also compete forgrants to have camps for kids and their Military parents.” In supportof Yellow Ribbon events, she mentioned the Epilepsy Foundation inKentucky. Here on Fort Knox, Huck works with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) – managed by Army CommunityService (ACS). “This is for anyone who has special needs from serious physical and mental health issues to much simpler things like allergies.”

James Rodriguez, Deputy Assistant of Defense, shared an example ofhow Military OneSource was able to assist a pregnant Military Spousewhose husband had just deployed. In a difficult predicament after hermoney, credit cards, and ID had been stolen from her car while shewas traveling home, she remembered being told in a pre-deploymentbriefing that Military OneSource would be there if she ever neededsupport. The consultant she reached helped her get free overnightlodging, a new Military ID card, cancel her credit cards and even located a branch of her bank so she could get some cash to continueher journey. They also enabled her to notify her deployed husbandthrough the American Red Cross. As Rodriguez says, “All it took wasa call.”

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Military OneSourceOne Stop Assistance

Sources and for further information:800-342-9647 • www.militaryonesource.mil • www.dodlive.mil

Kathleen HuckKentucky Military OneSource Consultant502-632-2249

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By Vanessa Shoenfelt

Food and Family always seem to go together, especially during theholidays. Getting together for quality time can seem to increase thechances of overindulgence in all of the popular holiday dishes. However, it is possible to enjoy the food throughout the holidays without overeating.

Eat before you eat. That might sound a little contradictory, but it’s thesame concept of not going grocery shopping on an empty stomach.We’ve all made that mistake before. You go to the grocery store hungry and you end up coming home with more (and often lesshealthy) food than usual. If you arrive hungry to a holiday dinner, thechances are you’ll be tempted to overindulge on high-calorie items.Try snacking on some protein, like nuts or yogurt beforehand, whichwill satisfy your hunger a bit and lessen the chance of eating morethan you would have liked.

If you’re the one hosting the meal or party, try to find healthy alternatives to the traditional high-calorie recipes. There are many substitute ingredients that can still give you a flavorful dish but makeit a little healthier. For example, mashed potatoes tend to be loadedwith cream and butter. But they can be just as tasty when you use

chicken broth, garlic and flavorful spices instead. If you’re not the onechoosing the ingredients and preparing the meals, then portion control is one way to curb the tendency to stuff yourself like a turkey.Portion control allows you to enjoy some of the more decadent dishesand desserts that aren’t always low-calorie or low-fat. Instead of loading up your plate with generous helpings, serve yourself smallerhelpings and by doing so you also have an opportunity to try moredishes. Also, lingering at the food table is one way that overeatingcan occur without you even realizing. Try to grab one or two foods andthen take time to mingle and enjoy the company, instead of beingtempted to graze at the table.

While the holidays are always a prime time to concentrate on eatingwell, improving your health and wellness are important all year long.The Department of Defense recognizes and promotes this initiativethrough its Operation Live Well campaign. Small, daily lifestylechanges can make a big difference in your health in the long run. Operation Live Well provides a wealth of resources, tools and information (including many holiday recipes!) to help you live a healthylifestyle. You can locate these resources by visiting www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Operation-Live-Well or by connecting with them on Facebook.

This is easy to make, and healthy soup is a meal in itself!

Ingredients:1 Tbsp. olive oil1 diced medium onion2 Tbsps. Curry powder1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, and cut in small cubes

I small cauliflower, cut in small pieces8 oz. can brown lentils, rinsed and drained1 - 28 oz. can chopped tomatoes8 Tbsps. Greek yogurtSalt and pepper to taste

How to make it:1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy sauce pan2. Add the onion and sauté until soft – about 5 minutes3. Add the curry powder and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant

4. Add the squash, cauliflower and lentils and sauté all ingredients for about 5 minutes

5. Add the canned tomatoes and add 16 oz. of water6. Add salt and pepper and simmer for about 30 minutes7. You can add the yogurt to soup and serve, or serve the soup and add a Tbsp. of yogurt on top

Nutritional information per serving:Calories (Kcal): 420; Carbohydrates (g): 67; Fat (g): 4; Protein (g): 20; Sodium (mg): 65; Sugar (g): 8

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By Nick Knight

Do you want to find a good deal for lunch today?We’ve got an app for that! Need to find out the library’sphone number and location? We’ve got an app for that,too! How about the latest information and news aboutFort Knox? Look no further. We’ve got you covered.

Fort Knox Family and MWR is proud to announce theKnoxMWR Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Androiddevices. KnoxMWR mobile puts important informationabout our facilities, services and programs right at yourfingertips. From any iOS or Android device connectedto the internet you can instantly tap into a wealth ofhelpful resources, anytime and anywhere. Key featuresof the app include a list of upcoming Communityevents, a full directory of programs and facilities, an interactive map of Fort Knox, and special promotions,coupons and deals available exclusively to app users.These “Daily Deals” are door-buster discounts thatchange each day and feature savings for some of yourfavorite Family and MWR goods and services. You’llwant to check in every day to see what new deal we areoffering through the app.

“Everyone lives on their mobile phone these days, soit’s important for us to be easily accessible wheneverand wherever people need access to our resources,”says Steve Dennison, Marketing Director of Fort KnoxFamily and MWR. “Our mobile app puts vital information just one click away with much faster accessthan going through a browser. Plus the Daily Deal feature offers great discounts that are second to noneand only available through KnoxMWR Mobile.”

KnoxMWR Mobile is free to download and availablenow. Getting it is especially easy. Just search for“KnoxMWR” on the App Store or Google Play, (or simply scan the QR code on this page with your mobiledevice), then download and install.

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COLOR LEGEND FOR ADMISSION POLICYOpen to Military & Family Open to Fort Knox Employees & Family Open to Military Retirees Open to Everyone

SATURDAY CHILDCARESaturday, November 1 • For infants to 5th Grade • $4.00 per hour,

9 AM - 4 PM • Located at CDC • Reservations required NLT one week in advance by calling (502) 624-7413.

CDC EVENING CHILDCAREFriday, November 14 • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM • $4.00 per hour for

infants to 5th Grade • Located at CDC • Reservations required NLT one week in advance by calling (502) 624-7413.

FORT KNOX COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPFriday, November 7, 14, & 21 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Devers

Middle School & Teen Center, Bldg 5543, Chaffee Ave • Free playgroup for children up to 5 years of age. Encourages parent/child interaction through unstructured activities for all ranks. More info: (502) 624-4483.

SAC SATURDAY ACTIVITIES Saturday, November 15 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Free • For

school age children K-5th grade. Must be registered with CYSS and have attended orientation prior to reserving a space. For reservations, call (502) 624-6903.

CHILD & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION/ACTIVITIES

OPEN TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF:Active Duty Military Fort Knox Employees and Contractors

Military Retirees Reservists/National Guard

Nov 2 Louisville vs. Virginia Volleyball • 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM • $5Nov 7 Name that Tune • 6:00 PMNov 8 Scavenger Hunt • 6:00 PMNov 8 Teen Movie Madness • 9:30 PM • Waybur Theater • Free movie for 6th - 12th gradeNov 14 Ping Pong • 6:00 PM Nov 15 College Workshop • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMNov 15 Chess • 6:00 PMNov 21 Pool • 6:00 PMNov 22 Bingo • 6:00 PMNov 23 Louisville vs. North Carolina volleyball • 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM • $5

CYSS FAMILY MOVIE Sunday, November 9 • 2 PM • Waybur Theater • Parent must

accompany children under age 10. Do not have to be registered with CYSS to attend. Seating is limited; �rst come, �rst serve basis.

DEVERS MIDDLE SCHOOL & TEEN CENTER ACTIVITIESFor more information about Devers MSTC activities, call (502) 624-6442.

BARR LIBRARY EVENTS (502) 624-1232 •

− STORY HOUR Tuesdays, November 4, 11, 18, & 25 • 10 AM • Free For infants to preschool.

− PUPPY TALES Saturday, November 1 • 1 PM • Free.

− TEEN THURSDAYS Thursdays, November 6, 13 &20 • 3 PM • Free.

– TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Thursday, November 6 • 3 PM • Free.

– LUNCH BUNCH BOOK DISCUSSION Wednesday, November 5 • 11 AM • Free.

−COUPON MANIA Wednesday, November 12 & 26 • 11 AM • Free.

– THE THANKSGIVING SHOW Saturday, November 1 • 3:00 PM • Free • Enjoy the silly history of Thanksgiving from TOM the TURKEY, who thinks he's BOB the PEACOCK. Learn what "Being Thankful Means" through the eyes of TOM. Magic, humor, puppetry and lots of audience participation.

– USED BOOK SALE Friday, November 7: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Saturday, November 8: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Features gently used books, dvds and other items. Most items are $2 or less. Items for sale were donated and not needed by Barr Libary.

– AUTHORS AT YOUR LIBRARY: ANGELA RICKETTS Thursday, November 6 • 6:00 PM • Free • Angela Ricketts discusses and signs her book No Man's War: Irreverent Confessions of an Army Wife. Ricketts digs deep into the personalities and posturing that officers' wives must survive daily, whether navigating a social event on post, suffering through a husband's prolonged deployment, or reacting to a close friend's death in combat. Ricketts's account is filledwith humor, candor, and a brazen attitude about life in today's Military.

NFL SUNDAY TICKET Every Sunday • Landing Zone • 1 PM • Free • First come �rst served

for the giant theater screen. Full bar and snack bar available.

ZOMBIE 5 MILE TRAIL RUN Saturday, November 1 • Brady Loop Trail • 6 PM - 9 PM • Decide if

you are a runner or a Zombie • $20 per runner ages 13 years and up; $10 per runner ages 5 - 12 years old; runners under 5 years run for free; and zombies participate for free! The cost includes a long sleeve t-shirt. Day of registration the cost is $25 per runner ages 13 and up and $15 per runner ages 5 - 12 years. Day of registration does not guarantee a t-shirt. Costumes are welcomed. Registration is required through Service Xpress or at ITR Leisure Travel. Registration closes October 29. More info: (502) 942-4334.

PISTOL MATCH NIGHTSaturday, November 8 • French Shooting Club • Members: $6 • Non-

member: $10 • Time to put those skills to the test! Compete against fellow shooters and the clock for speed and accuracy. More info: (502) 624-7754.

TURKEY GOLF SCRAMBLE Saturday, November 15 • Lindsey Golf Course • 2 person, 18 hole

scramble • $30 for Annual Members, $35 for Active Duty non-Annual Members, $45 for Retired Military, Military Af�liates, and non-Annual Members. The entry fee includes green fee, range balls, prizes, lunch, and awards ceremony after play. Optional cart fee is $15 per player. Call (502) 624-2717 to register.

LATINO NIGHT Saturday, November 15 • Saber & Quill • 9 PM - 1 AM • Featuring DJ

Explosivo • No cover charge • Latin Music • Drink Specials • More info: (502) 942-0959.

SASSY STROKES PAINTING CLASS Thursday, November 20 • Sadowski Center • 6 PM - 8 PM • Open to all

ages • Adults: $35 in advance, $40 at the door • Children (11 and under): $20 • All supplies and instruction included. Everything needed to create your very own masterpiece. Register and pay in advance at ITR. More info: (502) 624-5030.

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Classes with insu�cient registration will be rescheduled or canceled. Please call to register. Army Community Service is located in Bldg 1477, Eisenhower Ave.

KARAOKE Every Friday • Saber & Quill Fiddler's Green • 7 PM - 12 AM • Featuring DJ

Artie • More info: (502) 942-0959.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCEWednesday, November 5 • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM • (502) 624-6291/8391.

NEWCOMERS ORIENTATIONWednesday, November 5 • Saber & Quill • 8:45 AM - 4 PM • (502) 624-6291.

AUTISM SUPPORT MEETING Friday, November 7 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-4067/5419.

EFMP HEART TO HEART SUPPORT GROUP Friday, November 7 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419.

PERSONAL FINANCIAL TRAINING (DAY 2 NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION) Thursday, November 6 • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM • Bldg 67 • (502) 624-5989/8391.

ZERO DEBT: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM Tuesday, November 4 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • More info: (502) 624-5989.

WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT GROUP Friday, November 7 & 21 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2635.

SUCCESSFUL REUNIONWednesday, November 19 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-3526/3278.

NEW COMMANDERS FAMILY ADVOCACY BRIEF Monday, November 10 • 9 AM - 11 AM • More info: (502) 624-4528.

ADVANCED CUSTOMER SERVICE Thursday, November 13 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855.

HEARTS APART OUTREACH NETWORK “WHEN DUTY CALLS”Friday, November 20 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-6291/8391.

RESUME WRITING Tuesday, November 18 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855.

STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS Tuesday, November 25 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855.

FRG LEADERS TRAINING Friday, November 21 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3526/3278.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE STUDY GROUPMeet every Monday and Wednesday • 10 AM - 12 PM • Bldg 67

Registration is required. More info: (502) 624-6291.

SOS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING The Survivor Outreach Support Group holds meetings to provide

information, resources, guest speakers, financial workshops, family activities, compassionate support, and friendship. More info: (502) 624-2006/6259.

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