The “Pass It On” is available online at: https://carson.armymwr.com/programs/pass-it-on

Our mission at ACS is to prepare and empower our Total Military Family to meet the challenges of military life by providing essential

programs, resources, and services that enhance knowledge, life skills, well-being,

quality of life, and retention.

Army Community Service: 719-526-4590

On Facebook: Fort Carson Army Community Service

On Twitter: FortCarsonACS

On the web: www.carson.army.mil/acs

AER CAMPAIGN EXTENDED CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM CELLPHONE USE WHILE DRIVING CYS HOURLY CARE RESERVATION FREE HEALING TOUCH APPOINTMENTS FREE PRESCHOOL HEALING HORSES FOR THE ARMED FORCES NAF EMPLOYMENT NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS NO DUI RESPONSE TEAM OPERATION TBI FREEDOM PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING SVC REAL ID ACT UPDATE RELOCATION CONSULTATION SCHOOL DIST 8 SPORTS CAMPS TEXT YOUR WAY TO A BETTER RELATIONSHIP

21 FEBRUARY 2019

[Also In this issue] AAFES FREE FRIDAY GIVEAWAYS AUTISM R.I.S.E. RESPITE PROGRAM CIVVIES CPAC HOURS CHANGE DFAC SPECIAL MEAL EARTH DAY EDUCATION CENTER NEW LOCATION EL PASO COUNTY REC SVC UPCOMING EVENTS FREE PRESCHOOL FREE VETERANS LEGAL CLINIC HUNTERS EDUCATION MILITARY FAMILY LIFE COUNSELORS NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS OFF-POST CLINICS TO CLOSE OPERATION TBI FREEDOM PEAK MILITARY CARE NETWORK TAX CENTER TRANSITIONS WEBSITES TRICARE CHANGES TROOPS TO TEACHERS PROGRAMMING VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DATES/INFO YOUTH COACHES NEEDED YMCA SPRING BREAK CAMPS WELLNESS CLASSES WORKFORCE ASSET MAP

21 FEB HOUSING TOWNHALL 22 FEB PATHFINDER CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 23 FEB IRON HORSE INDOOR TRIATHLON 25 FEB TROOPS TO TEACHERS SOCIAL MIXER 25 FEB KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP 25 FEB BLACK MIGRATIONS, BLACK HISTORY MONTH EO OBSERVANCE, ELKHORN, NOON 26 FEB REFOCUS, REFRESH & RECHARGE WORKSHOP, MT CARMEL 27 FEB CYS PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP 28 FEB EFMP IAM-20 YOGA 01 MAR 2018 EXEMPLARY VOLUNTEER PACKETS DUE TO ACS 02 MAR PARENT LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, FOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL 02 MAR EQUINE THERAPY 02 MAR DR. SEUSS CELEBRATION 09 MAR WAR DOG MEMORIAL RUN 13 MAR FAMILY READINESS GROUP PROFESSIONAL DEVLEOPMENT DAY 14 MAR EFMP ST. PATRICK’S DAY BINGO 16 MAR MOUNTAIN POST SPOUSE’S CLUB VICE NIGHT 16 MAR YMCA @ FIRST AND MAIN GRAND OPENING 18 MAR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH EO OBSERVANCE, ELKHORN, NOON 20 MAR COMMUNITY INFORMATION EXCHANGE, DIVISION HEADQUARTERS 21 MAR JAN-FEB-MAR 2019 VOLUNTEERS OF THE QUARTER PACKETS DUE 22 MAR HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS @ USO 29 MAR EXCHANGE MARCH MADNESS SHOOTOUT 29-31 MAR TAPS GOOD GRIEF CAMP MENTORS NEEDED 8-11 APR 35TH SPACE SYMPOSIUM 11 APR, 1030 AM VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CEREMONY AND RECEPTION, ELKHORN 13 APR COLORFEST & EGGSPLASH 19 APR TRAINING HOLIDAY 21 APR EASTER BRUNCH 22 APR TRAINING HOLIDAY 26 APR- 28 APR WELCOME HOME WARRIOR RETREAT 29 APR HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE EO OBSERVANCE, ELKHORN, NOON 12 MAY MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH 18 MAY LIVING HISTORY DAY 09 JUN – 04 AUG CAMP CORRAL 10 – 14 JUN VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2019 SAVE THE DATE & CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

FAMILY HOUSING TOWN HALL As part of an ongoing Armywide effort to resolve unsatisfactory conditions in Army family housing, Fort Carson’s leadership will hold a town hall to provide information and gain feedback at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center, Thursday, Feb. 21, at 5:30 p.m. This town hall is an internal forum for installation leaders to personally connect with Soldiers, Army Families and other residents of Fort Carson to help ensure they are meeting their obligations to provide safe, quality family housing. Leaders want to ensure residents understand their rights as tenants in privatized housing, how to report a concern and receive prompt action, and how to direct any complaint they feel is unresolved.

WOLF DFAC SPECIAL MEAL In observance of Black History Month, James R. Wolf Dining Facility (DFAC) offers a special meal Feb. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu includes whole smoked pig, fried catfish, barbecue grilled chicken, stewed ox tail, sausage gumbo, dirty rice, mashed candied yams, collard greens, corn, hush puppies, red beans and rice, macaroni and cheese and assorted salads, desserts and beverages. Cost is $5.60 for non-meal card holders and $4.25 for Family members of corporals and below.

CPAC HOURS CHANGE Until further notice, the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) - Appropriated Fund (APF) will be closed on Wednesday afternoons to allow the staff to complete mandatory training requirements and provide training to those in developmental positions. The CPAC will close at noon on Wednesdays and reopen normal business hours on Thursday mornings. If you wish, you can leave a phone message at 526-8341 or e-mail your servicing specialist. NOTE: This does not apply to non-appropriated fund (NAF) personnel.

COLORADO SPRINGS WORKFORCE ASSET MAP The Workforce Asset Map (WAM!) is a “one stop,” free, online tool that helps job seekers, employers, and students identify and easily access workforce-related resources within the Colorado Springs region. https://wam.uccs.edu/

ARMY & AIR FORCE EXCHANGE - FREE FRIDAY GIVEAWAYS The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is continuing its Free Friday giveaways in 2019, offering Ft. Carson Soldiers and their families a chance to win riding lawn mowers, furniture, grills, blenders, espresso makers and more. The giveaway is conducted online at facebook.com/shopmyexchange. To enter the contests, authorized shoppers simply post a comment answering the question posed on each Free Friday post at facebook.com/shopmyexchange. In addition to active-duty, National Guard, Reserve and retired shoppers and military families, honorably discharged Veterans who have verified their eligibility to shop at ShopMyExchange.com can enter the weekly drawings. Veterans can visit http://bit.ly/VetForLife for more information. Entries made by 11:59 p.m. Central on the day of the posting will be entered into a drawing. Drawings are held on the Monday after each Free Friday giveaway.

FORT CARSON ROAD & PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION ADVISORIES Visit http://www.carson.army.mil/organizations/dpw.html for details and maps

EARTH AND ARBOR DAY WITHIN THE FORT CARSON COMMUNITY Below are activities in the month of April: 1. Grocery Bag Art Contest (Fort Carson District 8 Schools – K-6th grades): This year's theme is Protect Our Species! Please use pencil or crayons. Bags will be provided to the schools in mid- March, and picked up on 12 April. Notification of winners will be on 19 April. Certificates will be awarded to the winner from each grade. Please ensure the student's name, grade, teacher, and school is visible on the bottom of the bag. 2. Information booths at Post Exchange: 17 April from 0900-1500. Displays will be set up to highlight environmental programs. Tentative displays are: Cultural Resources, Conservation, and Recycling. 3. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: 25 April from 0800-1400. Location: Fort Carson Special Event Center West parking lot, building 1829, Wetzel Ave. Free household hazardous waste collection event. The Fort Carson community is encouraged to participate in reducing expensive landfill waste, preventing pollution and helping the installation get one step closer to its Net Zero waste goal. Accepted items include: old/used household cleaners, paints, lawn care products, electronics, data media and automotive products for proper disposal. Containers must be closed and labeled. 4. Arbor Day Proclamation: 26 April at 1100. Location: Tree City Park behind the Fort Carson Middle School. Proclamation will be made to support the requirement for the Tree City USA Certification.

HUNTERS EDUCATION CONCLUSION COURSE The Fort Carson Conservation Law Enforcement Program is offering a Colorado Hunters Education Internet Conclusion course. The course will be held at the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex March 10. This is the second part of the internet course offered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The internet course must be completed prior to attending the conclusion course and a copy of the online certificate must be presented at the start of the course. To register, visit https://register-ed.com/events/view/135431. COMMUNITY INFORMATION EXCHANGE The next Community Information Exchange will be held on Wednesday, March 20th at Division Headquarters, Room 107 at 9:00 a.m. This month’s topic of focus is Preparing for PCS Season. Check out the Community Information “read ahead,” which includes information and websites shared during each month’s Community Information Exchange (CIE). https://www.carson.army.mil/calendar.html#three

EDUCATION CENTER NEW LOCATION The Fort Carson Army Education Center has moved to a new location, in building 1012. Reception is in room 138 and can be reached at 526-2124. Parking is in the lot at the corner of Specker Avenue and Long Street. Visit room 138, reception, for education counseling, tuition assistance issues, testing scheduling or any other questions. Building 1117 will be closed for renovation until further notice. Education center hours are: --Reception/Admin (building 1012, room 138), Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. --Army education counselors (building 1012, room 138) Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, noon to 3:30 p.m. for Warrior Transition Battalion Soldiers only (appointments required-call the SFAC at 526-5807 to schedule); and Friday 9 a.m. to noon for appointments only (call 526-2124 to schedule) and 1-3:30 p.m. for walk-in only, no appointments --Computer Lab (building 1012, room 103) Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. --Army Personnel Testing, for inquiries, to schedule an exam, or pick up exam results, visit reception/admin office in room 138 Weekly briefing schedule (must sign-in at room 138 at least 15 minutes prior): --ETS (Attendance mandatory to out-process; pick one session) - Monday or Friday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 2-3 p.m. or Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. --College 101: Tuesday or Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. --GI Bill: Thursday, 10-11 a.m.

OFF-POST CLINICS TO CLOSE Evans Army Community Hospital will close Mountain Post Medical Home and Premier Medical Home in Colorado Springs, Colorado, within the next several months. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the lease agreement for Mountain Post Medical Home was unable to be extended, and the lease agreement for Premier Medical Home will expire this summer. Both clinics will consolidate within Iron Horse Family Medicine Clinic at Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson. The clinic health care teams will continue to provide care to their current patients to ensure the integrity of care and maintain established relationships. Additional clinics and services are also available at the hospital. “Your team of health care professionals will continue to partner with you to develop a comprehensive health care plan,” said Col. Eric S. Edwards, Evans Army Community Hospital commander. “It is our intent to keep you with the same, trusted team you’ve come to know, at a location that has substantially more specialty services and capabilities.” Patients assigned to Mountain Post Medical Home and Premier Medical Home can expect to receive notice of these changes from Health Net Federal Services and Evans Army Community Hospital. Those who would like to request a change in their primary care manager or assigned clinic may contact Health Net Federal Services at 1-844-866-9378 or visit their website at https://www.tricare-west.com/content/hnfs/home/tw/bene.html.

TRANSITION WEBSITES Soldiers who need access to levy briefings, ETS, retirements and other associated information can access it at the following web links while updates are still being made to the Fort Carson website: --http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefings/Levy.html --http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefings/Transition.html For more information, contact Keith Cashion, CAPS Chief, at 526-9732 or Arlene Nicholson, Transitions chief at 526-2660.

TRICARE CHANGES Tricare changes requires action on your part Tricare has updated their policy on Qualifying Life Events (QLE) coverages. A QLE is a certain change in your life, such as marriage, birth of a child, or retirement from active duty, which may mean different Tricare options are available to you or your family members. The change in TRICARE makes securing coverage for your new family member a two-step process. Step 1) enroll your family member into DEERS Step 2) Enroll your new family member into TriCare within 90 days of the qualifying life event. More information is available at https://tricare.mil/LifeEvents/QLE

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION IMPORTANT DATES 8 February: 2018 Volunteer of the Year and Hall of Fame Volunteer Nomination Packets due to ACS 1 March: 2018 Exemplary Volunteer Packets due to ACS 21 March: Jan-Feb-March 2019 Volunteers of the Quarter Packets Due 11 April, 10:30 a.m. Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and Reception, Elkhorn Volunteer Page link is here: https://carson.armymwr.com/programs/army-volunteer-corpS

REFOCUS WORKSHOP

CPCD PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

CYS PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP

KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP

CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

BLACK MIGRATIONS

VICE NIGHT

WELCOME HOME WARRIOR

YOUTH COACHES

TAX CENTER

MARCH MADNESS

LIFE SKILLS

TUMBLEWEEDS

MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH

Date: May 12 2019, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Elkhorn Catering & Conference Center - 1725 Woodfill Rd. Bldg. 7300 Fort Carson 80913

All information is subject to change. Celebrate and pamper mom on this special day by taking her to our decadent brunch. Onlin reservations recommended.

$22.95/person ages 12+, $10.95/Child (ages 5-11), free for children ages 0-4 (limit 4 per transaction)

Reservations Sales close on May 9, 2019 at 12 p.m. Seating times: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your reserved seating time Late arrivals automatically forfeit their reservation and are seated in the next available time slot

Features Special gift for each mom Caricature and balloon artists Craft table

Menu Ham, mashed potatoes, roast beef, biscuits, gravy, grits, omelet station, salad bar, zoodles,

desserts, and more Terms and Conditions:

Purchase of adult reservation is required in order to purchase additional child reservations Limit of 4 child reservations (ages 0-4) per transaction. General Public: Gate access procedures apply; please plan accordingly. No refunds issued for late

arrivals. Fort Carson MWR reserves the right to film, record or photograph event activities for post event

purposes. Guests are advised that this may result in the incidental inclusion of guests within any recording or photographs.

EASTER BRUNCH

Date: Apr 21 2019, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Elkhorn Catering & Conference Center - 1725 Woodfill Rd. Bldg. 7300 Fort Carson 80913

All information is subject to change. Celebrate Easter with family during this delectable and extravagant brunch. Online reservations recommended.

$22.95/person ages 12+, $10.95/Child (ages 5-11), free for children ages 0-4 (limit 4 per transaction)

Reservations Sales close on April 18, 2019 at 12 p.m. Seating times: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your reserved seating time Late arrivals automatically forfeit their reservation and are seated in the next available time slot

Features Special appearance by the Easter Bunny Prizes/giveaways for kids Balloon artist for entertainment

Menu Ham, mashed potatoes, roast beef, biscuits, gravy, grits, omelet station, salad bar, zoodles,

desserts, and more Terms and Conditions

Purchase of adult reservation is required in order to purchase additional child reservations Limit of 4 child reservations (ages 0-4) per transaction. General Public: Gate access procedures apply; please plan accordingly. No refunds issued for late

arrivals. Fort Carson MWR reserves the right to film, record or photograph event activities for post event

purposes. Guests are advised that this may result in the incidental inclusion of guests within any recording or photographs.

EQUINE THERAPY

LIVING HISTORY DAY

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

PWOC

YMCA GRAND OPENING

SPACE SYMPOSIUM

DENVER NUGGETS

FRG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

COLOR FEST

Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center - 6415 Specker Ave Bldg. 1925 Fort Carson 80913 All information is subject to change. Save the date for Colorfest 2019! April 13, 2019

10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Wall, obstacle course, petting zoo, Easter bunny photos, bounce houses, and more at Iron Horse Gym football field

10:30 a.m.: Color/Volunteer Run (price TBA) starts at Iron Horse Gym

11 a.m.: Egg Hunt at Iron Horse Gym football field

12 p.m.-2 p.m.: Egg Splash at Iron Horse Pool

Various organizations and vendors present Contact

Tel: +1(719)526-2706

Military DSN Tel: (312)691-2706 https://carson.armymwr.com/programs/fort-carson-color-fest-1

COLOR FEST EGG SPLASH

Color Fest Egg Splash

Date: Apr 13 2019, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center - 6415 Specker Ave Bldg. 1925 Fort Carson 80913

ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Color Fest wrist band covers the price of admission. Come hunt for Easter eggs in the pool! Goodie bags for each child! First come, first serve. Only 50 people allowed in family pool at a time, 175 in main pool (225 allowed in at a time).

Contact Tel: +1(719)526-2706

CYS 2019 SPRING YOUTH SPORTS REGISTRATION

DR. SEUSS CELEBRATION

EFMP IAM-20 YOGA

EFMP ST. PATRICK’S DAY BINGO

YMCA SPRING BREAK CAMP

EL PASO COUNTY RECREATION SERVICES UPCOMING EVENTS Rainbow Falls Winter Waterfall Viewing Saturday, February 23, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rainbow Falls Historic Site, 1360 Serpentine Drive, Manitou Springs While the cold winter months and dwindling daylight can really put a damper on the season, a visit to see the frozen Rainbow Falls will give you a great reason to be outside on a cold day. Winter offers a striking new perspective on this area that is often crowded during the warmer months. $1 per person collected at the entrance. Introduction to Wilderness Survival Thursday, March 28, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs Learn the basics of Wilderness survival, such as the Rule of Threes, top 10 must haves in the backcountry, top ten mistakes people make in the outdoors, wild animal safety awareness and more. This class is instructed by Jason Marsteiner, a Colorado Native and owner of The Survival University. $25 per person. This class is limited to 15 participants and pre-registration is required.

FREE VETERANS LEGAL CLINIC Meet with an attorney free of charge and get information on topics such as veteran’s resources, benefits, taxes, housing and family law. 4th Tuesday of each month • 12:30–3 p.m. at the PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom VA Outpatient Clinic, Mt. Yale Conference room: 3141 Centennial Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80907

2019 Dates Feb. 26 March 26 April 23 May 28 June 25 July 23 Aug. 27 Sept. 24 Oct. 22 Nov. 26 For more information visit cobar.org/COLawyers4COVeterans. A service provided by the CBA Military & Veterans’

Affairs Section. Come early; clinic will close early if no one is here waiting to be seen.

GET ON THE BUS TRIP TO MONARCH MOUNTAIN

Adventure Programs and Education - 7093 Specker Ave Bldg. 2429 Fort Carson 80913 Spend less time searching for parking and more time on the mountain. Outdoor Recreation is here to help make your trip to the mountain even more enjoyable. Sit back and relax as we drive you to Monarch Mountain.

Upcoming Dates

2019:Feb. 9 & 23, March 9 & 23 Time

6 a.m.-6 p.m. (return time approximate, subject to change based on weather, road & traffic conditions.) Rental Equipment

Outdoor Recreation is now offering same day rental return for all GOTB programs. Rental equipment will be available for pick up on the Friday before each trip.

Lessons

Outdoor Recreation can help you schedule a lesson through Monarch Mountain Ski School. Please call 719-526-5176 for more details.

Cost $85: includes lift ticket, rental equipment, & transportation $75: includes lift ticket & transportation $55: includes rental equipment & transportation $35: includes transportation

Contact

Tel: +1(719)526-5176

Military DSN Tel: (312)691-5176

IRON HORSE INDOOR TRIATHLON

Indoor Triathlon at Iron Horse Gym Date: Feb 23 2019, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Aquatics - 6415 Specker Ave Bldg. 1925 Fort Carson 80902 Compete in this indoor triathlon sprint! Open to DOD ages 13+

20 minute swim in Iron Horse Indoor Pool

20 minute spin

20 minute treadmill sprint

10 minute transitions in between events Race info:

Check in on the pool deck. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled heat.

8-person, 30-minute heats

80 slots available

Medal for all participants

Award for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall male and female finishers.

Bike and swim will be weighted (individual and team) to ensure best overall triathlete Rules:

No specialty equipment allowed (i.e. fins, paddles, pullbuoys, etc.)

No personal music players (participants must be able to hear time warnings)

Spin bike minimum resistance will be set to 10 RPM

Swim and Bike will be weighted to hold the same importance as the run.

Runners will not be able to hold on to the treadmill while running

If participant is between the ages of 13 and 15, a parent or guardian must be present at each station for the parent.

Cost $10/person Registration Info To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indoor-triathlon-tickets-54713189623?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

MILITARY FAMILY LIFE COUNSELORS

Adult Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC) provide non-medical short term, situational problem-solving counseling to Service Members and their Families. Services can be provided on or off the installation and can be for individuals, couples, families and groups. They provide counseling in the following areas:

Life Skills Military Lifestyle

Anger Management Deployment Stress

Communication Coping Skills

Relationship Issues Relocation Adjustment

Productivity at Work Sadness, grief and loss

Conflict Resolution Homesickness

Parenting Separation

Decision-making skills Building Resiliency

Reintegration: warrior to citizen

This program is currently transitioning contracts and the following information was last updated on January 29, 2019. The MFLC program also has counselors assigned to specific Fort Carson units, which are referred to below as embedded counselors.

To speak with an MFLC or to schedule an appointment (in-person or by phone) you can use the following three phone numbers (for non-unit specific counselors):

+1(719)338-7816

+1(719)338-0144

+1(719)338-7216

Embedded MFLCs currently on-board at Fort Carson are as follows (please note, we will continue to update this list as more counselors are on-boarded):

1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division - +1(719)424-8819

2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division - +1(719)415-0661

3rd Armor Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division - +1(719)313-6887

4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division - +1(719)400-8067

4th Sustainment Brigade & 68 CSSB - +1(719)250-3793

627 Hospital Command, 4th Engineers, 759th Military Police - +(719)355-9536

1st SP, MEDDAC, DENTAC, 71EOD, HHBN - +1(719)355-9181

10 Special Forces Group - +(719)424-0106; +1(719)250-5509; +1(719)466-9609

CHILD & YOUTH BEHAVIORAL (CYB) MILITARY FAMILY LIFE COUNSELORS:

Child & Youth Behavioral (CYB) Military Family Life Counselors provide broad -ranging support to military children and youth, and to the Family members and other adults who support them. They are available at no cost to assist children and youth, parents, Family members and staff. Issues addressed by CYB-MFLCs can be done in group sessions, educational presentations and individual meetings. After-hours and weekend appointments are available. Topics include:

School Adjustment

Deployment and Separation

Reunion adjustment

Sibling and parent-child communication

Behavioral concerns

Fear, grief and loss

Daily life issues

Contact a CYB-MFLC from the list below:

School Phone #

Abrams Elementary +1(719)367-1950

Carson Middle +1(719)377-1432

Eagleside Elementary +1(719)246-9940

Fountain Middle +1(719)367-1714

Fountain/Fort Carson High School

+1(719)651-1452

Jordahl Elementary +1(719)251-9615

King Elementary +1(719)651-7710

Mesa Elementary +1(719)-367-1715

School Phone #

Mesa Ridge High School +1(719)367-1409

Mountainside Elementary +1(719)651-0880

Otero Elementary +1(719)651-7169

Patriot Elementary +1(719)367-1408

Soaring Eagles Elementary +1(719)377-1577

Webster Elementary +1(719)367-1291

Weikel Elementary +1(719)203-0623

Additional Options for Counseling in the community, should an MFLC not be available:

Non-medical counseling through Military OneSource can be provided face-to-face in the community, via telephone, video, and online for Soldiers and their Family Members. To reach Military One Source to set-up an appointment call +1(800)342-9647 or http://www.militaryonesource.mil.

Emergencies: call 911 or go to the emergency room.

PREP CONNECT 360

RED CROSS SOUND THE ALARM

The Red Cross is ramping up for our annual Sound the Alarm campaign, during which we hope to accomplish the following: • Install 100,000 smoke alarms and make 40,000 homes safer in 100 or more signature cities around the nation between April 27 and May 12, 2019 • Increase the number of homes and families made safer in assigned jurisdictions • Work hand in hand with our partners, addressing a mutual interest in serving our communities Visit https://www.redcross.org/sound-the-alarm.html and type in your zip code in the “find volunteer opportunities” search box to sign up to volunteer, or visit https://www.redcross.org/content/redcross/en/local/colorado/about-us/our-work/home-fire-safety.html to request to have a smoke alarm installed in your home

TAPS GOOD GRIEF CAMP MENTOR’S NEEDED

TROOPS TO TEACHERS COLORADO SOCIAL MIXERS

TROOPS TO TEACHERS TEACH AS A SECOND CAREER EVENT Registration for this event can be found at: https://educatoreffectiveness.wufoo.com/forms/teaching-as-a-next-career-seminars/

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2019 SAVE THE DATE/CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

WAR DOG MEMORIAL RUN

War Dog Memorial Run Date: Mar 9 2019, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Iron Horse Park - 6751 Sheridan Ave Fort Carson, Colorado 80913 United States All information is subject to change.

$15/person (ages 4+) Early Bird registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 7, 2019. Same day registration is $20/person.

T-shirt included with paid registration only (while supplies last)

Little Kid registration is FREE! (no t-shirt included) Please choose 'Little Kid Registration' from the 'Additional Items' menu.

Prize drawings and giveaways.

Working dog demo by Fort Carson Department of Emergency Services FAQs:

The race route is on asphalt and dirt terrain.

Strollers are allowed.

Please observe fun run courtesy. Runners to the left, walkers/strollers to the right.

No minimum age. Individual waivers are required for participation. All minors ages 13-17 years must have a parent signature. All minors 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Leashed pets welcome. Racers should provide doggies bags to pick up after their pets.

A dog that shows aggression or presents a threat to participants or other dogs will be removed from the event immediately, without question or refund.

Shirt Pick-Up:

All shirt sizes are final. No returns or exchanges.

Shirt sizes are limited, and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Shirt pick-up: March 8, 2019 at Garcia Gym from 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Contact

Tel: +1 (719)526-4863; +1 (719)526-3944

WELLNESS CLASSES The Fort Carson Army Wellness Center, 1891 Prussman Blvd., building 1843, offers a variety of classes. Call 526-3887 for more information Classes include: --Upping your Metabolism – Mondays at 9:45 a.m., Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. and Fridays at 9:45 a.m. This class explores current trends and barriers to weight loss. Learn strategies to optimize your body’s calorie burning potential. --Fueling for Health - Every second Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Develop a better understanding of dietary guidelines and food labels and learn the fundamental components of nutrition. --Meals in Minutes - Every second Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. (subject to change). Learn a variety of techniques and strategies to get healthy meals on the table quickly, how to read food labels, grocery shopping and meal prep 101. --Healthy Sleep Habits - Every first and third Thursday at 9:45 a.m. This class examines the science of sleep and explores methods and resources for achieving better quality of sleep. --Stress Management - Every second and fourth Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Learn tools and resources offered by the AWC to help monitor and manage the physical effects of chronic stress. --Retire Strong - Every fourth Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. (subject to change). Address and discuss myths related to retirees and exercise. Examine and discuss benefits of remaining active and healthy for retirees. Explore recommendations for healthy diet and exercise for an aging population. --Stay Fit, Home and Away - Every third Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. This class will discuss the components of cardio, strength and flexibility training and teach you how to build an effective workout routine with or without equipment.

ACS CLASS DELIVERY

BASIC TRAINING FOR NEW MOMS

ACS Center - 6303 Wetzel Ave. Building 1526 Fort Carson, Colorado 80913 United States Are you expecting? Have a new baby (newborn to 3 months old)? Have questions about parenting infants? Seeking insight about your baby's development? Would you like to discover how Moms and Dads can support each other as new parents?

This class is an opportunity to interact with other new moms and develop confidence as a parent. We will discuss infant development, common questions about parenting, postpartum issues, safety proofing and much more.

Class is offered every 3rd Tuesday of the month.

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BOOT CAMP FOR NEW DADS

NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS

PLAY GROUP

Date: Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. New Parent Support Program - Barkeley Ft. Carson 80913 United States A fun-filled interactive meet-up for parents and children. Activities in the play group help children improve their social, cognitive and motor skills. Parents can meet others on Fort Carson and form a stronger social network.

Open to infant to 5 year old children, school age kids welcome during the summer months.

Fridays 10 a.m. - Noon. Nurturing Center Bldg 1354.

Cost

Free

Registration Info

No registration required, walk - ins welcomed.

Contact

Tel: +1 (719) 526-0461

SOLE PARENTING GROUP

TODDLER TIME

AUTISM R.I.S.E. RESPITE PROGRAM

CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM The Fort Carson Career Skills Program (CSP) offers opportunities for eligible transitioning service members to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for successful careers after they transition from active duty. To be eligible for any CSP, transitioning service members must be on active duty and within 180 days of transitioning from service as of the class start date, anticipate fully honorable or under honorable conditions discharge and have approval of the first field grade commander in their chain to participate. Each program also has additional eligibility criteria. Interested transitioning service members are encouraged to attend the appropriate information session as indicated below. They can also visit the Career Skills Program Office (building 6236, rooms 101-104) Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CIVVIES

FIRST VISITOR FREE HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM

PEAK MILITARY CARE NETWORK