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www.BelvoirMWR.com April 5, 2013 APRIL is Month of the Military Child Please join MWR in celebrating and honoring the military child to thank them for all their many sacrifices as family members. All activities and events scheduled throughout the month are free! Here are a few of the key events happening: Purple Up ! Show your support by wearing purple on Monday, April 15. Purple symbolizes all branches of the military. KidFest is a fun-filled day of games prizes, and crafts at the Markham School Age Center on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. TeenFest is a special event planned by Teens at the Youth Center on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See calendar of events here at BelvoirMWR.com April is also Child Abuse Prevention Month Family Advocacy Program is hosting a variety of classes throughout the month of April such as Child Safety, Play Mornings, Baby Bundles and Parenting classes. For more information, please call 703-805-1832. Sign-up for the Walking Program Participate in a 6 week walking for fitness program on post every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. Registration forms are available online at Walking Form or visit Graves Fitness Center. Call 703-806-5368 with any questions. Little League Season Kick-off April 13 Fort Belvoir Little League Opening Day ceremony is April 13 starting at 10 a.m. at the 21 st Street Complex. For more information please call Youth Sports at 703-805-1258.

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Page 1: Fort Belvoir Family & MWR Weekly Newsletter

www.BelvoirMWR.com

April 5, 2013

APRIL is Month of the Military Child Please join MWR in celebrating and honoring the military child to thank them for all their

many sacrifices as family members. All activities and events scheduled throughout the

month are free! Here are a few of the key events happening:

Purple Up! Show your support by wearing purple on Monday, April 15. Purple

symbolizes all branches of the military.

KidFest is a fun-filled day of games prizes, and crafts at the Markham School Age

Center on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

TeenFest is a special event planned by Teens at the Youth Center on April 20 from

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

See calendar of events here at BelvoirMWR.com

April is also Child Abuse Prevention Month

Family Advocacy Program is hosting a variety of classes throughout the month of April

such as Child Safety, Play Mornings, Baby Bundles and Parenting classes. For more

information, please call 703-805-1832.

Sign-up for the Walking Program

Participate in a 6 week walking for fitness program on post –every Tuesday and Thursday

from 9 to 10 a.m. Registration forms are available online at Walking Form or visit Graves

Fitness Center. Call 703-806-5368 with any questions.

Little League – Season Kick-off April 13

Fort Belvoir Little League Opening Day ceremony is April 13 starting at 10 a.m. at the 21st

Street Complex. For more information please call Youth Sports at 703-805-1258.

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Run/Walk – April 20 Registration is open until April 14. Come out and run with other race enthusiasts or just

test your own time. Bring your team of family, friends and neighbors to cheer you on! The

race is a 5K (3.1 miles) or a 5 mile run/walk. Please visit, BelvoirMWR.com, for more

details or contact Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368.

Golf Demo Days

Golfers are invited to visit the Golf Course Pro Shop for one of the Demo and Fitting Days in

April.

Callaway Demo Day: Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Titleist Fitting Day: Friday, April 26, 2 to 6 p.m.

Contact the Golf Pro Shop at 703-806-5878, ext. 108 or 109 for details.

Newcomers Orientation – April 16

Welcome Newcomers to Fort Belvoir! Orientation is at the Army Community Services

Building #200 at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16. For more information, please call ACS at

703-805-4590.

The Truth about Money with Ric Edelman – April 16

Bring your financial questions to Ric Edelman on Tuesday, April 16 and you may be

featured on his TV show! Ric is taping a live audience question and answer evening at the

Fort Belvoir Community Center for his nationally televised show. Catered reception starts

at 6 p.m. The show starts promptly at 7 p.m. Tickets are free but space is limited. Please

visit the Community Center for your tickets or call 703-805-3714 for more information.

Financial Readiness Lunch & Learn Series

Financial Readiness Program is offering series of free class at lunch time on variety of

topics regarding financing. Must register in advance and lunch is not provided. Please

contact 703-805-1833 to register. Here are a few of the upcoming classes:

April 17: Dollars & Sense

April 24: Basics of Investing

April 25: Car Buying & Leasing

Intramural Softball and Formation Run Signup Meeting

Earn Commander’s Cup Points! Compete with other units and agencies at Fort Belvoir. The

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Intramural Softball meeting is April 18 and the Intramural Formation Run meeting is April

30. Contact Geneva Martin at 703-805-2559 for sign up details.

Get Out and Hike!

If you enjoying walking or hiking or would like to start hiking, join the Outdoor Recreation

Trailblazers Hiking Interest Group. Plan your hiking adventure now!

Apr 13: Pyrite Mine Loop Day Hike, VA

Apr 27: Big Schloss Day Hike, VA

There is no fee to join the group but there is a $10 fee per hike to cover transportation

costs. Advance hike pre-paid cards are available for up to 10 hikes. For more information

call 703-805-3081 or email [email protected].

Go Ape Adventure Trip – April 20

Unleash your inner Tarzan with an exciting adventure with Outdoor Recreation. For more

details regarding this tree top zipline excursion please call 703-805-3081.

LTS Wants You to Know Military Offer at Hershey Park – April 21

Hershey Park is offering a special discount on entrance to the park on Sunday, April 21. For

more details, check out the online Hershey Park Flyer or contact Leisure Travel Office at

703-805-3714.

Active Duty Military - FREE Entry to Your National Parks!

Active duty Military members and their dependents can pick up a free annual pass at any

national park that charges an entry fee. Visit www.nps.gov for more information.

Looking ahead:

Job Fair– April 25

Army Community Center is hosting a Job Fair with over 30 Federal & Private employers at

the Community Center on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more details, please contact

ACS at 703-805-4590.

Atlantic City Day Trip– April 27

Come join Leisure Travel Services for a Saturday getaway to Atlantic City, NJ. Cost $45 per

person. Departs the Community Center at 7:30 a.m. and returns the same day between

10:30 to 11 p.m. For more information or to reserve your spot, please call LTS at 703-805-

3714.

Travel Fair– May 2

Community Center is hosting their annual Travel Fair Event on Thursday, May 2 from 10

a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. There will be activities for the kids, snacks and many

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vacation vendors along with free giveaways. For more details, please call the Community

Center at 703-805-3714.

Start a new tradition –Mother’s Day Brunch at the Golf Club - May 12

The Golf Club has two seating times for Mother’s Day Brunch: 10:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30

to 2 p.m. Advanced pre-paid reservations are accepted but walk –ins are welcome. Please

contact the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.

Make your Reservations –Mother’s Day Brunch - May 12

Starting April 16, the Officers’ Club is accepting reservations for Mother’s Day Brunch on

Sunday, May 12. There are two seating times: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Advanced pre-paid

reservations required. Please contact the Officers’ Club at 703-780-0930.

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with more cash back with an Army MWR MasterCard. For more information please visit

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April Sponsors - Thank you to this month’s Sponsors:

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LUNCH MENU SPECIALS

GOLF CLUB

Please note, NO Lunch Buffet on

Mondays.

Lunch served Tuesday –Friday

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Lunch includes soup du jour, salad bar,

vegetable du jour & dessert bar, $11.50.

$9.50 for soup and salad only.

April 9– April 12, 2013

TUESDAY

Beer Battered Cod

Chicken with Fettuccine & Garlic Sauce

Scalloped Potatoes

Vegetable Du Jour

WEDNESDAY

Spaghetti withMeat Balls

Herbed Baked Chicken

Rice Pilaf

Vegetable Du Jour

THURSDAY

LT’s Crispy Fried Chicken

Aunt Ruthie’s Pot Roast

Mac and Cheese

Rice Pilaf

Vegetable Du Jour

FRIDAY

Baked Cajun Catfish

Veal Parmesan

Herbed Linguine

Cajun Rice

Vegetable Du Jour

OFFICERS’ CLUB

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Our fabulous All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Hot

Buffet includes salad bar, soup, chili con

carne, rolls, dessert and soft drink for

only $11.95.

April 8- April 12, 2013

MONDAY

Pork Loin with Pepper Corn Sauce

Meatloaf with Gravy

Oven Browned Potatoes

Vegetable Du Jour

TUESDAY

Corned Beef with Cabbage

BBQ Ribs

Baked Beans

Red Bliss Potatoes

WEDNESDAY

Stuffed Peppers

Mesquite Chicken

Au Gratin Potatoes

Vegetable Du Jour

THURSDAY

Fried Chicken

Grilled Beef Steak

Penne Pasta with Andouille Sausage

Mashed Potatoes

Vegetable Du Jour

FRIDAY

Fried Catfish

Chicken Marsala

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Collard Greens

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BOWLING CENTER Vortex Grill

11:30 AM-2 PM

April 2013 Specials:

MONDAYS

Italian Sausage Sub w/Peppers & Onions

French Fries

Fountain Drink $8.00

TUESDAYS

Grilled Rib eye Steak

Mashed Potatoes

Veggie of the Day

Fountain Drink $8.00

WEDNESDAYS

Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce

Italian Bread

Fountain Drink $8.00

THURSDAYS

BBQ Beef Brisket

Coleslaw

French Fries

Fountain Drink $8.00

FRIDAYS

Fried Tilapia

Coleslaw

French Fries

Fountain Drink $8.00

Also available on post… -

Bozzelli Bros. Deli At the Fort Belvoir Community Center!

Complete menu at Belvoirmwr.com/Bozzellis