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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide
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FROM THE COVER Cover photo by Emiliano Hernandez
Celebrate the start of spring with us Runners love the spirit of JBLM fun runs with friends and Family members. See page 28 for the Shamrock ‘n Run details. Read on for more activities and outings!
6–13
14–23
28–29
24–27
FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT
Youth can twirl and dance for fun; submit hero artwork for prizes; learn to
manage “superpowers” at women’s workshop, celebrate JBLM volunteers
FEELIN’ GOODRock ‘n run at St. Paddy’s Day run; leave
stress behind at the Wellness Center
ADVENTURESTake the last of winter snow trips; bike
through tulips; tour Seattle; soak in hot springs; experience bottom & lake fishing
FOOD & FUNLet JBLM Catering help plan your big
event; get in on St. Paddy’s Day specials; golfing at JBLM is a natural experience;
attend baby shower, flea market & more
Tiptoe — or bike — through the tulips in Snohomish County during March. The Northwest Adventure Center is taking you to tulip fields and everywhere to enjoy early spring! See pages 24–27 for details.
Piper Moore
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JBLM
FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family & MWR
Whether you’re decked out in green to race in the Shamrock ‘n Run 5K/10K or signed up for a
money-wise class with Armed Forces Community Ser-vice, Family & MWR’s making it all about green.
The Shamrock ‘n Run is Saturday, March 15 at 11 a.m. Wear your finest green running duds and get ready to race, rock and celebrate with bangers, mash and Irish Stout. Turn to page 28 for details.
As part of AFCS, the Financial Readiness Program offers classes to help you get your checking account in order, learn about insurance and investments and calculate your net worth. See page 18 for all of the AFCS class listings.
Learn about environmental conservation efforts and play a round at a JBLM course. It’s all on page 12.
Plus, what’s better than saving some green?! Turn to page 11 to see a list of money-saving specials in celebration of St. Paddy’s Day.
Also in this issue — information on Operation Baby Shower (page 8), dance classes (page 14) , online library resources (page 23) and outdoor adventures (page 24).
Finally, when you visit our Family & MWR facilities and special events, please take a few minutes to tell me about your experiences. Go online to http://ice.disa.mil and let me what you thought.
It’s all about the green this month at JBLM
Director, Family & MWR William E. Harvey
Creative director Toby Bartley
Promotions director Kelly Wetzel
Editor & graphic designer Kimberly Rowe
Writer/graphic designer Patti Jeffrey
Contributors Chelsea Long
Contributing photographers Scott Hansen, Emiliano Hernandez, Patti Jeffrey, Lional Kam, Piper Moore, Vera Pashkevich and MWR Brand Central
Send submissions to [email protected].
For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Carly Michael at 253-966-2256 or 253-324-0562.
The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly. All activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family & MWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government en-dorsement. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.
Visit us at JBLMmwr.com or like us on Facebook at fb.com/JBLMFamilyMWR.William E. HarveyDirector, Family & MWR at JBLM
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H 2% Cash Back on base at MWR locations, the Exchange & Commissaries
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H No Annual Fee*
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Air Force Club Membership, Army MWR, Navy MWR and Marine Corps MasterCards: Purchase and balance transfer APR is 9.99% variable. Cash advances APR is 9.99% variable. Overdraft advances APR is 19.24% variable. Penalty APR of 19.99%. Variable APRs change with the market based on the Prime Rate, which was 3.25% on 11/13/13. Annual fee: None. Minimum Interest Charge: None. Balance Transfer Fee: 3% of the amount of each transaction, but not less than $5. Note: This account may not be eligible for balance transfers. Cash Advance Fee: 5% of the amount of each advance, but not less than $10. Foreign Transaction Fee: None. See ChaseMilitary.com for pricing and rewards details.
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You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy the food at
JBLM golf courses. In fact, both Eagles Pride and Whispering Firs golf courses host plenty of parties, get-togethers and recep-tions, as well as their regular lunchtime patrons.
The Caddy Shack Bar & Grill at Eagles
Pride Golf Course sees both on- and off-
base customers come in to sample their
daily grill items for breakfast, lunch or
after a round of golf.
Patrons regularly return for the half-
pound specialty Angus burgers and
boneless flame-broiled ham and chicken
breast sandwiches.
Also popular are the grilled hoagie,
club and classic Reuben sandwiches, as
well as chef and chicken salads.
Habañero Mexican Grill at Whisper-
ing Firs Golf Course caters exclusively to
JBLM patrons and their guests.
For a fun challenge, ask about the Ha-
bañero Wednesday special aptly named
“The Hump.”
It’s actually a whopping 6-pound bur-
rito that you can eat for free — if you can
finish it in 45 minutes without any help
from your friends.
From individuals to entire groups who
come in to challenge each other, it’s
always an event when a customer orders
The Hump.
If you don’t mind sharing it with your
friends, you also can order The Hump for
$14.95 (offered only on Wednesdays from
11 a.m.–2 p.m.).
Habañero offers breakfast burritos
along with its traditional breakfasts. After
11 a.m., lunchtime patrons line up for
popular made-to-order specialties, includ-
ing fajita burritos, tacos, ensaladas, sides
and more. Order them spicy or tame —
they’re all fresh and tasty with generous
portions.
The Caddy Shack is located off Exit
116 from I-5. Call 253-964-2792 for more
information.
Habañero is at 895 Lincoln Blvd. at
McChord Field, near the housing area.
Call 253-982-3271 for directions or more
Food & fun
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information.
For complete golf course menus and
catering menus for your special events,
visit JBLMmwr.com.
Pictured above: At Habañero Mexican Grill, JBLM Soldiers compete for the privilege of being the first to finish “The Hump” — an awesome 6-pound burrito that’s free for anyone who can finish it in 45 minutes or less.
Did you know? Every dollar spent at The Caddy Shack Bar & Grill, Habañero Mexican Grill and JBLM golf courses goes back into the Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate funding to improve MWR cus-tomers’ experiences.
Page 13 has more details on Whispering Firs and Eagles Pride — both JBLM golf courses are distinguished by the prestigious Audu-bon International Cooperative Sanctuary Program certification.
Tired of lunch from home? Forget the brown bag and
eat at Globemaster Grill inside the Club at McChord Field from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Wednesday’s Hump Day special is a
juicy burger, fries and a soda for only $6.
Club members pay $5.
Try the fried chicken buffet on Tues-
day; Thursday and Friday, ask about the
house-made Cook’s Special.
Other deals include the homemade
soup of the day and made-to-order fresh
salads, sandwiches and burgers, available
Tuesday through Friday.
The popular monthly German Buffet
is Wednesday, March 19. Reservations are
required; call 253-982-5581.
Join the Club and get member exclu-
sives, such as:
• Twolunchesforthepriceofoneevery
Tuesday.
• Freefoodfrom5–6p.m.everyFriday.
• Afreemembershipappreciationlun-
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cheon from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Wednesday,
March 26. Family members pay $5.
• Themonthlytwo-for-onesteakdinner
Friday, March 28. Club members pay
$18.95 for two complete steak dinners.
The Club also invites everyone out to
dinner every Friday night!
Dine in style from 5–8 p.m. in the din-
ing room (adjacent to Globemaster Grill).
The menu includes prime rib, salmon,
chicken, shrimp, pasta and burgers. A
children’s menu is also available.
Interested in becoming a Club member
to get in on exclusive discounts around
MWR? Call 253-982-5581 or stop by the
Club office at 700 Barnes Blvd. at
McChord Field.
Wherever you see the “Show it and
Save” sticker on an MWR facility door,
you’ll receive 10 percent off or free goods
or services just for showing your Club
card. You also receive 2 percent cash back
at JBLM Base Exchanges and Commissar-
ies. Visit JBLMmwr.com/club for complete
details.
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New or expecting mom? Attend Operation Baby Shower
If you’re a new mom with up to a
6-month-old or are expecting your first
baby, both you and your spouse are
invited to Operation Baby Shower at the
Club at McChord Field Saturday,
March 15 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
The free event includes door prizes,
games, eats and treats, mocktail bar, nurs-
ing lounge, a Wii Fit tournament for dads
and more.
For more details, call 253-982-0718.
Enjoy customer appreciation specials at Whispering Firs
Whispering Firs wants to thank you for
coming in to golf and dine at Habañero
Mexican Grill! Get in on savings during
March Madness customer appreciation
week March 10–14:
• Monday,getunlimitedgreenfeesall
day at a discount. Ranks E-1 through
E-5 pay only $10; all others pay $15.
• Tuesday,save10percentwhenyoubuy
lunch at Habañero Mexican Grill.
•Wednesday,twilightgreenfeesareap-
plicable all day.
• Thursday,buyoneregularlypriced
green fee and get the second green fee
of equal or lesser value free.
• Friday,rentapowercartforhalfprice.
Also take advantage of the month-
long golf combo savings for your green
fee, shared cart and lunch at Habañero.
Ranks E-1 through E-5 pay only $30;
ranks E-6 and above pay $35.
Specials cannot be combined with
other specials, the JBLM Golf Pass or used
with tournaments or outings.
Whispering Firs is at McChord Field
at 895 Lincoln Blvd. Call the pro shop at
253-982-4927 for more details.
Golf tournaments are lining up!If you like golfing at Eagles Pride or
Whispering Firs, you’ll want to enter
their upcoming tournaments! In March,
Whispering Firs is hosting the:
• Saturday,March15Tombstonetourney.
Entry is $12 plus your green fee.
• AnnualSpringBreakMarch29–30—
first place wins an annual green fee.
The cost is $100 per player.
• DailyHole-in-OnePot;enterfor50
cents a round. If you get a hole-in-one,
you win the jackpot for the day.
Other tournaments coming up are:
• The56thAnnualFortLewisAmateur
May 3–4 at Eagles Pride.
• The2ndAnnualGreenClassicMonday,
June 16 at Eagles Pride.
• The2014RainierCupJune20–22,a
54-hole competition at three courses —
Whidbey, McChord and Lewis.
• MonthlyCGPaydayScramblesduring
the summer.
• TheJBLMClubChampionship
Sept. 6–7 at Whispering Firs and
Eagles Pride.
Questions? Call Eagles Pride at
253-967-6522 or Whispering Firs at
253-982-4927.
Arts & Crafts Center looking for volunteer instructors
Are you into painting, photography,
jewelry making, origami, quilting,
scrapbooking or other creative hobbies
that you would love to share with others?
The Arts & Crafts Center wants to talk
with you about becoming a volunteer
instructor for classes, workshops or club
get-togethers. At the Arts & Crafts Center,
you’ll have the perfect outlet to share
your talents and ideas, plus network with
other creatives. Class times and days are
negotiable.
Interested? Call 253-982-6723 to find
out more about the volunteer program.
Sell your used items at Earth Day Flea Market
Clean out your closet, garage or attic
and get ready to sell your gently used
items at the Earth Day Flea Market com-
ing Saturday, April 26 in conjunction
with Earth Day weeklong activities!
From baby clothes to antique furniture,
reserve your spaces or tables now for this
popular event inside AFC Arena and the
MWR Fest Tent from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
The cost for a 12-foot table or space is
$24 and $6 for each additional 12-foot
table or space. For more information, call
253-967-6772.
Roller skate & party at AFC ArenaDid you know JBLM has its own roller
skating rink? Skate and roller blade at
AFC Arena — find convenient skate times
for youth, adults and Families online at
JBLMmwr.com.
If you’re having an upcoming youth
birthday, plan a skating party at AFC
Arena. You’ll get a two-hour skate, private
table, food choices (including ice cream)
and party decorations. Call 253-967-4458
for party package options.
The rink is located at 2275 Liggett Ave.
at Lewis Main.
Get your hair cut at Kim’sWant a quick trim or haircut while
you’re at lunch or after work? Stop by Kim’s Barber Shop conveniently located just inside the front entrance of Cascade Community Center, 2400 Bitar Ave. at Lewis Main.
It’s is open to all personnel. For more information, call 253-964-4546.
Food & fun
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Play at Heroes LoungeWith 16 cold brews on tap, plus darts
and deejay dancing, Heroes Lounge is the
place to be.
Come in for free darts and pool
Wednesday and Thursday nights starting
at 4 and Fridays starting at 3.
Bring your friends for Saturday karaoke
and deejay dancing from 9 p.m.–1 a.m.
Heroes is inside Cascade Community
center at 2400 Bitar Ave. at Lewis Main.
Save with bowling specialsGet in on discounts and deals at Bowl
Arena Lanes at Lewis Main, such as:
• 75¢gamewith75¢shoerentalfor
seniors and retirees.
• All-you-can-eatpizzaandbowling
Wednesdays from 6:30–8:30 p.m. for
only $10. (The first Wednesday of each
month, soft tacos are included with the
pizza and bowling special.)
Look for more details under bowling at
JBLMmwr.com.
Watch free theater moviesYes, it’s true — you can watch free
movies every Saturday at the McChord Theater at 4 and 7 p.m.! To see what’s playing, visit JBLMmwr.com and click on the McChord Theater schedule.
The theater’s located at 1120 Jackson Blvd. at McChord Field. Concessions are available for purchase inside the lobby.
Relax with massage therapyDid you know JBLM has a licensed
massage therapist who operates from the McChord Fitness Center Annex?
Make an appointment to help you reduce pain from a muscle injury, relax stressed muscles or just to feel better by calling the licensed massage therapist at Badgerhawk’s Bodywork at 206-396-1467.
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Food & fun
Your one-stop JBLM Cater-ing service is committed
to helping you create amazing events effortlessly.
When you’re handed the responsibility
of planning an event, you won’t need to
call around JBLM for availability or won-
der if you chose the right menu or place.
All you’ll need to do is call the central
catering office and arrange to meet with
a caterer.
Your catering consultant will meet
with you at your convenience to help you
plan your special event, from a casual
reception to full-service fine dining.
You’ll get expert help bringing your
unique event to life with the flair and
style you deserve.
A variety of menus and services in-
clude:
• Fullystaffedeventswithanon-site
chef, bartender and wait staff at Ameri-
can Lake Conference Center and the
Club at McChord Field.
• Plated,Family-styleservice,buffets,
chef action stations and trays.
• Innovativemenustailoredtoyour
taste.
• Afull-servicebar.
• Coordinationoftable,chairs,linens,
china, glassware, specialty décor, buffet
tables, sound systems, audio-visual and
food displays.
You can choose where to have your
event! Indoor options at JBLM include
American Lake Conference Center, the
Bistro at Russell Landing, the Club at
McChord Field, Eagles Pride Golf Course,
Whispering Firs Golf Course, Bowl Arena
Lanes, AFC Skate Arena and the MWR
Fest Tent.
Outdoor venues include Shoreline Park
pavilions, Summer Cove pavilion, the
lakeside pavilion at ALCC and the War-
rior Zone patio.
If you have another special place in
mind for your party, you can have on-site
catering there that includes delivery, set-
up and break-down.
Get started planning your event by
calling the one-stop JBLM Catering ser-
vice at 253-964-1209 or email catering@
JBLMmwr.com.
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The Bistro’s piling on St. Patrick’s Day specialsPlan on a feast for lunch at the Bistro Monday, March 17! Who can resist Reuben
rolls with piled-high corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut wrapped and fried with
Thousand Island dipping sauce?
Order a shepherd’s pie — layered beef pie filled with sautéed peppers, onions and
fresh corn, then topped with fluffy whipped potaotes and browned to perfection.
Another option is a steak and Guinness pie, a hearty beef stew served with a corned
beef colcannon (mashed potatoes with cabbage).
For dessert, order an Irish key lime pie or a Bailey’s Irish coffee pie.
Appetizers include a creamy sweet dill and cheddar dip with fresh, warm soda
bread.
Get a Nutty IrishmanPick up an 8-ounce Nutty Irishman at AFC Battle Bean Café. For only $2, you’ll taste
a mocha, Irish cream flavor and hazelnut coffee delight! The offer is good March 1–31
— no coupon is needed!
AFC Battle Bean is located at 2275 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main.
Cascade Community Center goes Irish for the dayGet your Irish lunch fix at Cascade Community Center on St. Patrick’s Day, Monday,
March 17. They’re serving up traditional corned beef and cabbage for lunch from
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Cascade’s located at 2400 Bitar Ave. and S. Division at Lewis Main.
Pot o’ gold offers Arts & Crafts discountsCome on out to your Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field for March 17–21 dis-
counts up to 25 percent.
If you’ve thought about getting a print professionally matted and framed, or a gift
or award personalized, now’s the time to pick your lucky coin out of the pot when you
place your order — it’ll say what percentage you save.
Arts & Crafts is open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays and is located at
1121 Barnes Blvd. Call 253-982-6718 for the frame shop and 253-982-6723
for the engraving, embroidery and sales staff.
Did you know you have access to an MWR Arts & Crafts Center devoted
to helping you create the perfect custom projects? From matting and
framing prints to imprinting T-shirts, you have hundreds of options
for unique gifts.
For instance, you can get just about anything engraved with
techniques such as laser engraving, diamond drag engraving and
full-color dye sublimation printing.
Bring in your metal, glass, wood, leather, marble,
acrylic, bone, glass plates and tiles, knives, coins,
baby cups and champagne flutes — all items are
personalized in-house.
Meet with the experts in custom engraving today to
get your project started.
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Golfing at JBLM is a natural experience
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by Patti Jeffrey
Left: An early evening golfer practices his swing at Eagles Pride Golf Course. Right: University Place resident Katie McCarver observes a flock of house finches on Eagles Pride Golf Course. Monthly nature walks through the woodlands at Eagles Pride are open to the public (authorized patrons and guests can go on organized nature walks at Whispering Firs). For more details, call 253-964-0341 or email [email protected].
Golfing at JBLM is a natural experienceThere’s no place in the world
like JBLM golf courses. Surrounded by abundant natural habitat, Eagles Pride and Whisper-ing Firs golf courses have both earned the prestigious Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program’s certification — the only military installation worldwide to have two ACSP-certified courses.
Working alongside nature to conserve
the environment, wildlife and water
quality, both courses offer players the
challenges they crave.
Players can practice their straight shots
on some of Whispering Firs’ narrow, tree-
lined fairways with water hazards coming
into play on several holes. The back nine
of Whispering Firs’ 18 holes are built in
a natural wetlands conservation area.
Blacktail deer, Canada geese, ducks and
other wildlife are frequently seen by
patrons.
Eagles Pride sits adjacent to the
Nisqually Wildlife Refuge and is sur-
rounded by 227 acres of native woodland
forest. Golfers play the original 18 holes
in winter — in summer, the golf course
reverts to its 27-hole configuration for a
wide variety of playing conditions. The
golf course itself consists of about 60
percent woodlands and wetlands.
Both golf courses balance nature’s at-
tractions and golfers’ needs year-round.
For instance, more water hazards than
anticipated have greeted winter golfers
at Whispering Firs. Several areas have
Scott Hansen/Northwest Guardian
been provided proper drainage without
damaging the environment. Several
larger natural ponds on both golf courses
are kept habitable for fish, amphibians,
waterfowl and water insects by fertilizing
with natural mulch on the surrounding
grass and by aerifying the water with
fountains.
The effort to maintain a vital ecosys-
tem and improve the golf experience is
nonstop. Along with allowing former
playing areas to revert to nature, new tee
boxes are being built at each golf course
(13, 14 and 15 at Whispering Firs and 4,
5 and 7 on the red course at Eagles Pride)
that will prove more level than the undu-
lating areas they’ll replace. A new driving
range tee-hitting area is also slated to be
built at Eagles Pride this spring.
You can get an overview of these
and other golf course improvements in
person. Eagles Pride is holding an open
house Saturday, March 15, and Whisper-
ing Firs’ open house is Saturday, March
22. Along with showing you how JBLM
golf courses are eco-friendly, you can get
in on new golf specials.
The annual $99 golf pass is available
March 1–Sept. 30. The pass includes your
first round of golf with 50 percent off
green fees weekdays and 25 percent off
green fees weekends and holidays for fu-
ture rounds (excluding tournaments and
specials). Passholders also get discounts
on carts, range balls and pro shop cloth-
ing.
Starting April 1, a Golf Combo Special
that includes your green fee, cart and an
$8 food voucher will be available for $35
for ranks E-1 through E-5 and for $39 for
E-6s and above.
As well as offering joint specials, Whis-
pering Firs and Eagles Pride offer joint
tournaments, such as the 15th Annual
Rainier Cup June 20–22, monthly CG
Payday Scrambles this summer and JBLM
Club Championship Sept. 6–7.
Brush up or learn the basicsMake your game more enjoyable
by honing your skills with JBLM golf
courses’ teaching professionals. Instruc-
tors can pinpoint where you can change
your stance, follow-through, alignment
and accuracy.
If you’re new to the game, Whispering
Firs offers $99 group lessons for adults
and juniors weekday evenings starting in
June. The group lessons give you a solid
introduction to the game in an easy-to-
understand way.
For more informationWhispering Firs Golf Course is located
at 895 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field and is open to active duty and retired military, Reserves, DOD personnel, retired DOD civilians, Family members and guests. Call 253-982-4927 for more information.
Eagles Pride Golf Course is off Exit 116 from I-5 and is open to the public. Call the pro shop at 253-967-6522 for details.
For more tournaments and March spe-cials, see page 8.
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ee your little dancers leap for joy!
Offered at many JBLM locations, in-
cluding select child development centers,
there are more than 25 dance classes to
choose from, including ballet, hip-hop,
jazz and parent-and-me.
All classes are in the capable hands of
Danielle Baimbridge, the SKIESUnlimited
lead dance instructor. With more than
10 years of teaching under her belt — or
tutu! — she’s made it her mission to share
the joys of art and dance with JBLM
Families. “I feel it’s a great advantage for
me that I understand and have lived the
lifestyle of the military,” says Baimbridge,
who’s been at JBLM since 2010.
Dancing since the age of 3, Baimbridge
has been on and around the stage her en-
tire life and hasn’t stopped dancing. She
earned a bachelor of art’s in dance with a
minor in art and music from the Univer-
sity of West Florida and has many credits
to her name (Aida, Anything Goes and
myriad competitions and performances).
Getting involved with the SKIES dance
program gets young dancers on the stage and
sharing their love of dance with the commu-
nity, too. In addition to the annual Nutcracker
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performance, JBLM Dance Teams, Starlettes
and the All-Stars will make appearances at
local events. Additionally, there’s an end-
of-year dance recital for dance Families and
friends to see everything their dancers have
learned. “I hope my students leave my classes
with stage presence, confidence in them-
selves and pointed toes!” says Baimbridge.
The SKIES dance program has grown
from five classes and 55 students to more
than two dozen classes and nearly three
times the students. The last three years
has welcomed new classes and locations,
a partnership with on-base CDCs and a
performing dance team.
Join the more than 140 students and
discover how much fun dancing can be!
Register at JBLMcyssRegistration.com. Enroll-
ment for April’s classes is open March 1–28.
Twirl & spin your way to fun with JBLM dance
Get active, learn something new with youth sports
Welcome sports and fitness into your child’s life. The Youth Sports Office hosts recreational sports for children of all ages and abilities.
SOWA track & field, aquaticsSpecial Olympics sports are open to youth
ages 8–18, both with and without special needs. Registration for track & field and aquatics is open through Friday, March 21 for $55.
Flag football & cheerleadingSign up your football players and cheer-
leaders for the season — enrollment is open March 3–April 25 for $55 (each).
Track & fieldYouth ages 6–15 are invited to sign up
by Friday, March 21 for the track and field season. The cost is $55.
To enroll for youth sports or dance, visit JBLMcyssRegistration.com. If you need to register with Child, Youth & School Services first, call 253-966-CYSS for an appointment.
How to register
JBLM youth are invited to Kids’ Fest for an out-of-this-world great time! Kids of all ages will enjoy learning about outer space through hands-on activities and crafts with the Hands on Children Museum, Pacific Science Center and the Museum of Flight. Kids’ Fest is
Thursday, April 3, 1–4:30 p.m. Activities are located inside AFC Arena and the MWR Fest tent, plus free bowling will be offered during
the event at Bowl Arena Lanes. The annual Kids’ Fest event celebrates JBLM’s youth and kicks off the Month
of the Military Child. The celebration coincides with Clover Park School District’s Spring Break and all Families are invited. Join Family & MWR special events, CYSS and the SKIES dance team, JBLM libraries and Madigan Army Medical Center, as the winner of the Month of the Military Child poster contest is announced — for poster contest details, turn to page 17.
AFC Arena is located at 2275 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main. Details: 253-967-5776.
Hands-on fun at Kids’ Fest takes you ‘Across the Universe’ Kids’ Fest kicks off JBLM’s celebration of Month of the Military Child
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We’re celebrating JBLM’s future leaders Jasmine Meredith, a freshman at Lakes High School and member
of the Hillside Youth Center–Teen Zone, has been named JBLM Youth of the Year!
Active at the Teen Zone for more than three years, Meredith has served as the president of the Torch Club and Youth Council, in addi-tion to being a current member of the Keystone Club.
Known for her strong moral character, Meredith writes on her ap-plication, “Everyone should have equal opportunities to be success-ful, regardless of race, gender or ethnic origin.”
Giving back to JBLM and the Teen Zone, she contributes count-less volunteer hours and a positive attitude. She shows leadership at school, at the Teen Zone and on the basketball court.
“Jasmine has become a strong leader for youth services,” says Emmy Niemczyk, Teen Zone manager. “She regularly participates in activities and special events, which has helped her to grow into a positive and dedicated leader. I am so proud of her in obtaining such
Get the resources you need at the College Access Fair
Invest in your student’s academic and
college success! Attend the free College
Access Fair at the North Fort Chapel Sat-
urday, March 15, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Hosted by GEAR UP, in partnership
with the School Support Services Office,
the event is an opportunity for juniors
and seniors in high school and their par-
ents to get information about college. For
more information, call 253-967-7195.
For information about local colleges,
scholarships for JBLM Families and in-
state tuition, visit JBLMmwr.com and navi-
gate to the Community Update pages.
a valuable title as Youth of the Year. She really earned this position!” Meredith will now move on to the state level of the Youth of the
Year competition, a Boys and Girls Club of America recognition pro-gram. Later this month, she’ll join other area winners for a two-day event in Olympia and Seattle. Meredith will meet state legislators and have a tour of the Capitol, plus participate in interviews, photos and a dinner celebration. Good luck, Jasmine!
Youth of the Year is the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier youth recognition program used to promote and celebrate youth service to club, community and Family; academic performance; moral values; life goals, poise and public speaking. The Teen Zone provides youth year-round opportunities for personal growth and leadership development to prepare them for this annual achievement.
Congrats to Jasmine, JBLM’s
Youth of the Year!
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Win great prizes for drawing your story of ‘My Real Life Hero’
T he Month of the Military Child
Poster Contest gives JBLM children
the opportunity to express their personal
experiences and emotions creatively. The
contest is open to students in kindergar-
ten through 8th grade, and entries are
accepted March 3–28.
Submission guidelines:
•Submissionswillbejudgedonrelevance
to the theme, originality and creativity.
•Artworkmustbenolargerthan8-by-11
inches.
•Student’snameandgrade,parent’s
email and contact phone number must
be clearly printed on the back.
•Completedartworkmustbesubmitted
by close of business Friday, March 28
(see collection sites at right).
There will be 12 winners — three in
each of the categories (K–2, 3–5 and 6–8),
plus three honorable mentions.
Final judging will take place at Kids’
Fest, Thursday, April 3. Winners will be
announced at the event, and artwork will
be on display at JBLM through mid-May.
Drop off your art at JBLM elementary
schools and school age centers.
For more information, call the Service
Member and Family Readiness Center at
253-982-2695.
The Month of the Military Child Poster Contest, “My Real Life Hero” runs March 3–28. Your child’s artwork could be displayed around JBLM during the MOMC (April) and earn them a prize! Read below or call 253-982-2695 for more information. MWR Brand Central photos
Saturday March 15
10:30AM–1:30PM
The Club at McChord Field700 Barnes Blvd.
for expecting & new parents
with babies ages 6 months or less
Federal endorsement of sponsors not implied
Call 253-982-0718 for more info.
Free door prizes, hors d’oeuvres, games, Wii Fit tourney for dads, nursing lounge & more!
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Building strong Families at JBLM
omen’s History Month pays tribute to the generations of women whose commitment to nature and the planet have proven invaluable to society. In
support of future generations of women, we are calling all Superwomen to sign up for the “How to Manage Your Superpowers” workshop, Wednesday, March 19 from 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Waller Hall AFCS classroom.
Through proven resiliency techniques, you’ll explore how to recognize the Ss — safety, sanity and satisfaction — in your life and how to keep them all in check:• Safety: Focus on mental/emotional aspects and learn to use the “feeling thermometer” to discuss events and how your thoughts contribute to your emotions. There will be discussion around techniques to keep out of the “red zone” on your internal thermometer.• Sanity: Focusing on energy management, you’ll learn about red zones and how to manage energy in a more effective way to stay out of the red zone. • Satisfaction: This self-care module includes a lesson on hunting for the good stuff while
enjoying the day’s tasks.Child care and refreshments are provided. Call 253-967-3544 to register or for more
information. This workshop is part of the Resiliency Academy to help build stronger, more resilient Families at JBLM and is brought to you by AFCS and FOCUS (JBLM Families OverComing Under Stress).
Resiliency & deployment-related resources
Resiliency Academy sessions are
held in the Service Member & Family
Readiness Center Thursdays,
1–4 p.m. Topics include building charac-
ter strength (March 6), assertive com-
munication (March 13), constructive
responding (March 20), “Hunt the Good
Stuff” (March 27). For details, call 253-
982-2695 or 253-967-3544.
The following workshops are held in the
Waller Hall AFCS classroom at Lewis Main. For
registration and details, call 253-967-8430.
Learn how to prepare for your upcom-
ing welcome home — take the Reunion Workshop Wednesday, March 12,
6–7:30 p.m.
Get tips on how to deal with emo-
tions and to better communicate in the
Pre-Deployment Workshop Tuesday,
March 18, 6–7:30 p.m.
In the Children and Deployment Workshop, you’ll get valuable advice
to help your children of any age cope
with a deployment. Join us Wednesday,
March 26, 6–7 p.m.
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SUPERWOMEN!Learn to manage your superpowers!
ife’s busy. Through free workshops and education-
al resources provided by Armed Forces Community Service, you’ll get the help and infor-mation you need for whatever you’re facing. So you can take in fresh air on your Family walk around the neighborhood with-out worrying and simply enjoy.
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Financial resourcesLearn the importance of goal setting
and finding your net worth in Finan-cially Fit, an interactive class. Choose
from two classes: Wednesday, March 5 at
the Waller Hall AFCS classroom from 1–
4 p.m. and Wednesday, March 19 at the
Service Member & Family Readiness Cen-
ter from 9 a.m.– noon. For details, call
253-967-1453 or 253-982-2695.
Learn about types of insurance and
how to determine your need for each in
Insurance Basics Monday, March 10
at the Waller Hall AFCS classroom,
10–11:30 a.m. For more information, call
253-967-1453 or 253-982-2695.
Join us for Checking Account Maintenance, a Thursday, March 27
workshop from 1–3:30 p.m. at the Waller
Hall AFCS classroom. This class focuses
on how to maintain a checking account
to prevent overspending and overdrafting
by concentrating on the basics. For de-
tails, call 253-967-1453 or 253-982-2695.
Employment resourcesGet the tools and resources you need
when seeking employment at the Spouse Employment Orientation. Attend any
time — it’s held every Wednesday from
9–10:30 a.m. at the Service Member &
Family Readiness Center. For more infor-
mation, call 253-982-2695.
Find out how to start your own at-
home business in the Home-Based Business Class (from “idea” to profit),
Monday, March 10, 9–10 a.m., at the Ser-
vice Member & Family Readiness Center.
For details, call 253-982-2695.
Gain a competitive edge in the job
market with the Résumé Writing Class Thursday, March 20 at the Service
Member & Family Readiness Center, 9–
11 a.m. To register, call 253-982-2695.
Get the practice and advice you need
to improve your technique in the In-terviewing Class. It’s held Thursday,
March 27 from 9–11 a.m. at the Service
Member & Family Readiness Center. For
more information, call 253-982-2695.
For couples & FamiliesInfant massage can improve sleep
and appetite, sooth a colicky baby and
increase brain development. Learn the
techniques Tuesdays, March 4, 11 & 18,
10–11:30 a.m. at the Raindrops & Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center. Par-
ticipants must be able to attend all three
classes. To register, call 253-967-5901.
Anger and stress can be an incredibly
damaging force — learn to deal with these
emotions in the Family Anger Control Training classes. Women’s classes are
held March 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27,
and men’s classes are held March 10, 12,
19, 24, 26, 31, April 2 & 7. All sessions are
from 9–11 a.m. at 2013 N. 3rd St., Room
102. To register, call 253-967-5901.
In Scream-Free Parenting, you’ll
learn principles to overcome the anxieties
and stresses of parenting and how to set
new patterns of connection and coopera-
tion. The eight-session class meets weekly,
noon–1:30 p.m., beginning Thursday,
March 6 at 2013 N. 3rd St., Room 102.
Bring your lunch and enhance your parent-
ing skills. To register, call 253-967-5901.
Problems managing anger can affect
our health, finances, careers and relation-
ships. In the Anger and Stress — Let-ting Flo Drive class, you’ll learn about
the brain science of anger and stress and
get techniques for decreasing the negative
effects on the body. The class is Friday,
March 14, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the
Service Member & Family Readiness Cen-
ter. To register, call 253-967-5901.
EFMP Families and those with younger
viewers are invited to the EFMP Family-Friendly Movie, Saturday, March 15 at
the McChord Theater, noon–2 p.m. The
free movie provides a stress-free environ-
ment. Please feel free to bring your own
snacks and beverages; no concessions will
be available. For details, call 253-982-2695.
Learn tips for effective discipline for
children at 1-2-3 Magic March 18, 20,
25 & 27, 6–8:30 p.m. at the Escape Zone.
Participants must attend all four sessions.
Call 253-967-5901 to register.
Learn to communicate effectively with
Healthy Relationships/Healthy Communication class Friday, March 28,
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. This lunch-and-learn
class is at the Service Member & Family
Readiness Center. Details: 253-967-5901.
You’re invited to Baby Play Group
Thursdays at Raindrops & Rainbows Par-
ent and Child Play Center, 1–2:30 p.m.
Details and location, call 253-967-5901.
Play Morning, a music-based group
for children up to age 5, is held Fridays at
Raindrops & Rainbows Parent and Child
Play Center (10–11 a.m.) and Escape Zone
(10:30–11:30 a.m.). Call 253-967-5901 for
information.
Save the date for Launching Hope,
a seminar that teaches parents to stop
raising kids and start preparing teens for
adulthood. It’s at the Club at McChord
Field Tuesday, April 8, 5–6:30 p.m. and
dinner follows. All parents of teens/
tweens are invited to laugh and learn. To
pre-register, call 253-967-5901.
Armed Forces Community Service has convenient locations to serve you at JBLM• AFCS Annex, 2166 Liggett Ave & S. 12th St. at Lewis Main (253-967-4424)
• Service Member & Family Readiness Center, 552 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field (253-982-2695)
• Family & MWR Headquarters, 2013 N. 3rd St. at Lewis Main (Family Advocacy Program, 253-967-6416)
• Family Resource Center, 4274 Idaho Ave. at 9th Division, Lewis Main (253-967-9496)
• Soldier & Family Assistance Center, 9059 Gardner Loop at Lewis Main (253-966-8433)
• Waller Hall, 2140 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main (253-967-7166)
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Do you know a hard-working volunteer who’s always giving their time and energy to a JBLM organization? Honor them with a nomination for JBLM Volunteer of the Year!
Nominations are being accepted by the JBLM Installation Volunteer Office through Monday, March 17 in the following categories: youth (18 years and younger), retiree, Family, active duty Service Member and adult.
The nomination should describe in detail, in no more than 750 words, why the nominated individual or Family should be recognized as Volunteer/Family of the Year. Include their contri-butions, accomplishments and community impact during 2013. Nominations will be reviewed by a panel independently, and selections will be announced at the annual Volunteer Recogni-tion Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Thursday, May 1.
Nominations must be accompanied with a completed nomi-nation form and hand-carried to the Family Resource Center, 4274 9th Division & Idaho Ave., by 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 17. Download a nomination form from the Community Update page at JBLMmwr.com. For more information, call 253-967-2324.
For SFAC Service Members & FamiliesThe 6th Annual SFAC Chili Cook-
off is Friday, March 21, 6 a.m.–4 p.m. in
the WTB courtyard at 9058 Gardner Loop.
For details, call 253-966-8644/8433.
For units & Service Members“Green Suit-Style” Family Readi-
ness Group Leadership Training is Tuesday, March 4, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the
Family Resource Center. Get the resources
to build and maintain a successful FRG.
For details, call 253-967-9496.
For volunteersCare Team Training teaches volun-
teers to assist Families of a fallen Service
Member. The class is Tuesday, March 4,
6–8 p.m. in the Waller Hall AFCS class-
room. Call 253-967-8430 to register.
Volunteer Orientation Training
is Wednesday, March 5, 9–10 a.m. at the
Family Resource Center. For more infor-
mation or to register, call 253-967-9496.
Organization points of contact are invit-
ed to Volunteer Management Infor-mation System Training Wednesday,
March 5, 10–11:15 a.m. at the FRC. For
details or to register, call 253-967-9496.
FRG Key Caller Training is Tuesday,
March 11, 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Family
Resource Center. Details: 253-967-9496.
FRG Leadership Training is Thurs-
days, March 27 and April 3 & 10 from
6–9 p.m. at the Family Resource Center.
For details/registration, call 253-967-9496.
New to JBLM, the military or U.S.Foreign-born spouses are invited to
the International Spouse Orienta-tion Wednesday, March 5, 9 a.m.–noon,
at Waller Hall AFCS classroom. For more
information, call 253-967-3633.
Learn about your new installation at
the Newcomers’ Orientation Tuesday,
March 11, 8 a.m.–noon at the American
Lake Conference Center. For details, call
253-967-3628 or 253-982-2695.
Beef up your knowledge at AFTB’s Mili-tary Knowledge Class March 18–20,
9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. and Command Team Spouse Seminar March 26–27, 9 a.m.–
3 p.m. at the Family Resource Center. To
register: 253-967-9496; details: 253-967-AFTB.
Take a ride with us — the JBLM Bus Tour is Tuesday, March 25, 9:30 a.m.–
12:30 p.m. Seats are first-come, first-
served. Single Service Members are picked
up at Warrior Zone; married Service Mem-
bers and Family members are picked up at
Jensen Gym. Details: call 253-967-3628 or
253-982-2695.
Advocacy servicesFor assistance related to domestic abuse,
call the 24/7 Safe Line: 253-966-SAFE.
For assistance related to sexual as-
sault and sexual harassment for Service
Members and their Families (18+), call the
24/7 hotline at 253-389-8469.
We’re celebrating our great volunteers at JBLM!
In conjunction with National Volunteer Week, April 7–11, JBLM has activities planned in celebration and honor of our JBLM Volunteer Corps:• Monday, April 7, cookie social at Waller Hall (Lewis Main), 1–2:30 p.m.• Tuesday, April 8, two free games of bowling including shoes for all volunteers at Lewis Main’s Bowl Arena Lanes• Wednesday, April 9, cookie social at the Thrift Shop at Lewis Main from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.• Friday, April 11, cookie social at the McChord Field Commis- sary, 1–2:30 p.m.• Friday, April 11, bingo fun from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at the Family Resource Center at Lewis Main
National Volunteer
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Learn to crochet with free classWouldn’t you love to crochet some-
thing new to welcome spring? McChord
Library’s beginning crochet class is back.
It’s held Fridays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 at
4:30 p.m. and everyone 12 years of age
and older is welcome. Supplies are pro-
vided. Register online now.
Join us for fun stories and crafts Come in to JBLM libraries to listen to
stories and make a craft. Storytime is of-
fered at Book Patch Wednesday mornings
at 10:30 and at McChord Library Thurs-
days at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Say ‘hi’ to the libraries at Kids’ FestMake a fun craft with the JBLM librar-
ies at Kids’ Fest Thursday, April 3. The li-
brary booth will also have giveaways and
information about eBooks for kids, online
homework assistance, storytime, the
Summer Reading Program and “Paws to
Read.” See page 15 for Kids’ Fest details.
Celebrate National Library WeekYou’re invited to an open house to cel-
ebrate National Library Week. Join us at
Grandstaff Library Wednesday, April 16
and McChord Library Thursday, April 17.
Both events are from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
resource your JBLM libraries can be. Your library website provides valuable resources.
You’ll find reference resources for college classes, links to “ask the librarian” and free classes, an online library with articles and eBooks and much more.
At the top of the page, click “We’ve got apps” for links to the JBLM library smart-phone app and reading apps, including OverDrive and Zinnio. You can check out eBooks and read them on your smart-phone. You’ll find eBooks that are child-friendly as well as titles from the latest bestsellers’ list.
Visit JBLMmwr.com/libraries
Check out our website to read more about:• Quilts for Kids, a program that organizes
volunteers to make comfort quilts for children who have a deployed parent.
• Books to Go for JBLM units that are deploying or training.
• Hard times resource guide, your guide to living well in Washington.
Resources at JBLM libraries arejust a click away
You already know what a valuable
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efore winter turns to spring, get your fill of snow! You can hit the tubing hill with Family and friends, take a moonlight snowshoe trek or hit the slopes — all with the outdoor recreation experts at the Northwest Adventure Center. Guide, trans-portation and gear are included (unless otherwise noted). Take a look at these trips and register today — try something new. We want to see you outside!
Bike through the Skagit tulips The
beauty of hundreds of acres of tulips is
awaiting you Sunday, April 13! On this
guided bike journey through the An-
nual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, you’ll
tour the Rooengaarde gardens, view
open fields and stop in the small tourist
town of LaConner for a hearty lunch
and to experience the festival from a
local perspective. The fields might be
muddy and the weather might be chilly
or rainy, so be prepared and dress in
layers with a waterproof jacket. Bike,
helmet and gloves provided. Difficulty:
easy; distance: 15 miles; time: 4 hours.
Minimum age: 12 ($55)
Bungee jumping If adrenaline is what
you crave, you won’t be disappointed!
On Saturday, March 29, head to the base
of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off
the highest bungee bridge in the U.S. Fee
includes two jumps and a T-shirt. Mini-
mum weight: 90 lbs. ($135)
Explore Victoria, B.C. Hop on the ferry
Saturday, April 5 and spend the day
with us exploring Victoria, B.C., by foot.
The downtown area has everything from antique shops to artisan chocolate shops. You can also stop in at the Royal B.C. Museum or watch a thrilling IMAX film. Trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles. A passport is required. ($100; ages 5–11: $85; ages
0–4: $55)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Mountain Don’t miss the chance to ski or ride Crystal for half-price Sunday, April 13! Go to the Northwest Adven-ture Center by Saturday, April 12 to be fitted for your gear. Lift tickets are not
included but should be purchased at the
mountain. Transportation only is $25.
($45)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Friday, April 4.
Gear, guide and instruction are provided.
Difficulty: beginner; distance: 1.5 miles;
elevation gain: 50 feet; time: 2 hours.
Minimum age: 12 ($40)
Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks You
haven’t seen Seattle until you’ve seen
it from a Duck! Coast Guard-certified
maritime captains will take you on a
musical tour of the Emerald City Sunday,
March 30. Amphibious World War-II
vehicles will show you Seattle from both
land and water! You’ll see downtown Se-
attle, Pike Place Market, historic Pioneer
Square and funky Fremont before splash-
ing into Lake Union for a spectacular
view of the city skyline, luxurious yachts
and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats! You’ll
also have time to walk around Pike Place
Market for some wonderful shopping
and great food. ($45; ages 3–12: $35; ages
0–2: $30)
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Saturday, March 22 $40 Minimum age: 12
Snow tubing Saturday, March 22 $35 Ages 5–12: $25; ages 0–4: $5
Seattle Insider’s Tour Sunday, March 23 $60
Ski-n-snowboard White Pass Sunday, March 23 $105 Transportation only: $30
Ski bus to Crystal Wednesday, March 26 $25 This is transportation only
Bungee jumping Saturday, March 29 $135 Minimum weight: 90 lbs.
Ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Saturday, March 29 $45 Transportation only is $25
Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks Sunday, March 30 $45 Ages 3–12: $35; 0–2: $30
Westport bottom fishing Sunday, March 30 $130
Ski bus to Crystal Wednesday, April 2 $25 This is transportation only
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Friday, April 4 $40 Minimum age: 12
Basic lowland lake fishing class Saturday, April 5 FREE Minimum age: 12; fishing license required
Explore Victoria, B.C. Saturday, April 5 $100 Ages 5–11: $85; 0–4: $55; passport req’d
Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday, April 5 $50 Ages 4–12: $40; 0–3: $25
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday, April 6 $40 Minimum age: 12
Ski bus to Crystal Wednesday, April 9 $25 This is transportation only
Winter survival camping trip April 12–13 $75 Minimum age: 18
Ski-n-snowboard Stevens Pass Saturday, April 12 $50 Transportation only: $30
Bike through the Skagit tulips Sunday, April 13 $55 Minimum age: 12
Military appreciation at Crystal Sunday, April 13 $45 Transportation only: $25
Skii bus to Crystal Wednesday, April 16 $25 This is transportation only
Women’s only basic lowland fishing class Saturday, April 19 FREE Minimum age: 12; fishing license required
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Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule are subject to change without notice. Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated. Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistration.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration. Group rates and private trips are available; call for details. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area. For more information, call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwr.com.
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insider’s view of the City of Seattle
Sunday, March 23 where you’ll see
the best parts of The University of
Washington, Ballard, Fremont, Queen
Anne, City Center, Pike Place and
Safeco Field. While exploring the city,
we’ll stop to taste and see the spots of
Seattle that most people pass by. Not
only will you have a guided tour with
commentary of the quirky history sur-
rounding you, you’ll have time to go
to the Space Needle, the EMP and the
Museum; entry to this will be on your
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Ski bus to Crystal Ride with us every
Wednesday through the season to
Crystal Mountain. Upcoming dates are
March 26 and April 2, 9 & 16. This is
transportation only. Lift tickets aren’t
included but should be purchased at the
mountain. ($25)
Ski-n-snowboard Stevens Pass Head for
the snow at Stevens Pass Saturday,
April 12! Lift tickets aren’t included.
Go to the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter by Friday, March 14 to be fitted for
your gear. ($50; transportation only:
$30)
Ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Tired of
the rain? Head for the snow and spend
Saturday, March 29 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie! Go to the Northwest Ad-
venture Center by Friday, March 28 to be
fitted for gear. Transportation and gear
are provided. ($45; transportation only
is $25)
Ski-n-snowboard White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Sunday,
March 23. Trip package includes lift ticket,
gear and lesson. Go to the Northwest Ad-
venture Center by Saturday, March 22 to
be fitted for your gear. Sign up for a lesson
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at no extra charge. ($105; transportation
only: $30)
Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the
Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic
National Forest Saturday, April 5. There
are three mineral hot spring soaking
pools and one freshwater pool. Temper-
atures vary between the pools allowing
you to find the perfect one in which
to relax and soak. Each mineral pool is
drained and cleaned nightly for health
and safety. ($50; ages 4–12: $40; ages
0–3: $25)
Snowshoe Paradise Explore Mount
Rainier’s Glacier Vista Sunday, April 6.
Guide, gear and instruction are provided.
Difficulty: moderate to difficult; distance:
3 miles; time: 3 hours. Minimum age: 12
($40)
Snowshoe Reflection Lake The trail
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
provides a breathtaking experience of a
winter snow-capped forest. Come with us
and enjoy the view Saturday, March 22.
Difficulty: moderate; distance: 3.5 miles;
elevation gain: 500 feet; time: 4 hours.
Minimum age: 12 ($40)
Snow tubing Dress warmly and get
ready to go for a wild ride! Travel to one
of Washington’s greatest tubing hills
for a great day in the snow Saturday,
March 22. Tubing is a blast for all ages,
so bring the entire Family. Snow tubes
are provided. ($35; ages 5–12: $25; ages:
0–4: $5)
Westport bottom fishing Are you
ready to get out on the open water and
start hauling in fish? Join us Sunday,
March 30 for a chartered boat trip out
of Westport, where rockfish are always
plentiful and lingcod are real fighters!
Dress in layers, bring lunch, snacks and
rain gear. ($130)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Reflection Lake in Mount Rainier National
Park for an overnight trip starting Satur-
day, April 12. You’ll learn the basics of trip
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Free fishing clinic Learn techniques and strategies for fishing in Washington
The Outdoor Recreation program is teaming up with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to teach this free clinic for JBLM DOD ID cardholders. On Saturday, April 5 (or at the Saturday, April 19 womens-only clinic), you’ll get familiar with basic low-land lake fishing techniques and strategies while fishing for trout and panfish. Subject matter covered will include:• Equipment needed to go fishing.• Bait fishing and spin casting.• Casting techniques and practice.
Equipment will be available as props and to practice with during the clinic. Those wishing to try to catch a fish in American Lake must have a valid Washington State fish-ing license. Active military personnel stationed in Washington are eligible for resident license fees. Visit wdfw.wa.gov or call 253-967-6263 for more details. This clinic is free, but registration is still required: JBLMmwrRegistration.com.
preparation, winter travel, shelter construc-
tion and winter survival basics, backcoun-
try cooking and leave-no-trace camping.
A mandatory pre-trip class will be held at
the Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day, April 9, 5–6 p.m. The trip fee includes
a winter camping class, group gear (not
including sleeping bag), entrance to Mount
Rainier National Park and two camp meals.
Participants are responsible for lunch on
Day 1. Minimum age: 18 ($75)
Dreaming of a getaway ?Whether your dream vacation
revolves around sun, sand, snow or water, you can plan your next getaway at the 6th Annual Travel Fair.
Brought to you by Leisure Travel Ser-vices, the event is at AFC Arena Wednes-day, March 19, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Meet with industry vendors and the travel profes-sionals at LTS to book the getaway of your dreams or get ideas and tips about planning your next vacation.
AFC Arena is located at 2275 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main. For more informa-tion, call 253-967-3085.
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Feelin’ good
Join us for music — both Irish and pop-
ular, spinning with DJ Chrissy Williams,
authentic Irish bangers and Irish stout
and, of course, the race. It’s all on Satur-
day, March 15 at the Shamrock ‘n Run!
The streets will be filled with runners
— many festively dressed in green — for
the event, which starts at 11 a.m. at the
MWR Fest Tent.
After the race, all running participants
with bibs will receive a free authentic
Irish banger sausage on a bun. Additional
bangers will be available for purchase.
Raise your glass to a race well-run with
Irish Stout (also available for purchase).
Packet pick-up at MWR Fest Tent:
•Friday,March14,5–7p.m.
•Saturday,March15,9–10:45a.m.
There is a pre-run briefing at 10:45 a.m.;
the 5K/10K run begins at 11. All preregis-
tered participants receive a T-shirt and a
participation medal.
The race is not officially timed, but
the top male and female finishers in 5K
and 10K categories will receive an award.
Plus, one lucky participant will receive an
overnight trip to Victoria, B.C., valued at
$500. Full details will be available on race
day at the day-of-race registration table.
Haven’t registered yet? There’s still
time — and if you hurry, you’ll save
money! Sign up at JBLMmwr.com/races.
Deadlines for registration and pricing:
Sign up by noon Wednesday, March 5
Feelin’ good
IT’S EASY, FUN & FREE
Getting fit @ JBLM
to guarantee a race T-shirt in your
requested size (and JBLM event pass, if
you’ll need gate access). The cost is $15
for all DOD ID cardholders and $25 for
runners with no military affiliation.
Register after noon Wednesday, March 5
through noon Thursday, March 13, and
your T-shirt size won’t be guaranteed.
The cost during this time frame is $20 for
DOD ID cardholders and $30 for those
without a DOD ID card.
Wait until the day of the race to reg-
ister, and DOD ID card holders will pay
$25 while those with no military affilia-
tion will pay $35. Day-of-race registrants
aren’t guaranteed a race T-shirt.
Run, spike with intramural sportsVolleyball begins later this month, and
there’s a representative meeting Tues-
day, March 4 at Soldiers Field House and
Wednesday, March 5 at McChord Fitness
Center (both at 1 p.m.) that you can’t miss.
Cross country starts in April, and
you’re invited to come take part in a
new-and-improved challenging 5K course
behind Stone Education Center. Race
Wednesday evenings at 5:30 on April 9,
16 & 23. Individuals and teams are en-
couraged to participate. Don’t miss the
Rock & run at St. Paddy’s Day 5K/10K fun run
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By Chelsea Long, MPH, JBLM health educator
We’re all wired to deal with stressful events, and in today’s society it’s com-mon to encounter stressful situations in everyday life.
It’s good to note that stress can be both positive and negative. Eustress is good stress; it’s common after exercise and is often referred to as a “runner’s high.”
The daily grind frequently comes with high demands, which may result in an in-ability to cope with the situations at hand. If not properly managed, stress can also take both a mental and physical toll on us.If you’re looking to decrease your stress level, consider these suggestions on how to get started. • Pinpoint the trigger of your stress. • Find an outlet to alleviate the stressor
or develop a coping mechanism. • Take care of yourself! Make sure that
you’re getting enough rest, eating right and exercising.
• Try not to get overwhelmed with theamount of tasks at hand. Prioritize your
goals and establish a plan to accom-plish them one by one.
• Communicate with those around youto foster a relationship built on openness and trust. In the event of a disagreement, this will help you to feel more comfort-able approaching the situation.
• When you encounter a stressor, removeyourself from the situation and take a per-sonal time out — breathe and step away.
• Learn and practice stress managementtechniques routinely to better prepare you for potential stressors. If you’re interested in learning how to
better manage your stress, come see us at the Armed Forces Wellness Center where we offer biofeedback and stress manage-ment services. During these sessions, you’ll learn coping techniques that can be used in both your personal and profes-sional life.
AWC is located inside Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center, 2022 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main. Call 253-966-3757 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
information meeting Tuesday, March 25
at Soldiers Field House at 1 p.m.
For more information on any intramu-
ral sport or JBLM race, call 253-967-4768.
Take the TRX 90 fitness challengeIf you want to improve your fitness and
start living a healthy life, then take the
JBLM TRX 90-day Challenge — you’ll see
and feel the difference in yourself.
Why TRX, you ask? Suspension train-
ing exercise builds true functional
strength and improves flexibility, balance
and core stability all at once.
Benefits of TRX include:
•Trainingwithasinglepieceofequip-
ment allows you to set up anywhere.
•Youcanperformanearlyendlessnum-
ber of exercises to achieve any fitness
or performance goal you have.
•Youcaninstantlymodifyresistanceby
adjusting body position, making
workouts safe and effective for people
of all ages and fitness abilities.
The challenge is offered weekdays
at Jensen Family Health and Fitness
Center, 6:30–7:30 a.m., 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
and 3–6:30 p.m. Complete the 90-day
challenge to receive a T-shirt. Register at
Jensen. For details, call 253-967-5975.
Becoming stress-free: The way to wellness
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MARCH IS WATER QUALITY MONTH
Joint Base Lewis-McChord celebrates sustainability all year round. Join us each month as we explore topics related to sustainability and Net Zero. 12 Months of Sustainability
Like us on Facebook: fb.com/SustainableJBLM
tips for preserving water quality
Only rain down the drain...anything else is a potential violation of current regulations.
Cigarette butts don’t biodegrade — they’re made out of plastics and can leach very harmful contaminants into the environment.
Shortening shower times by 1–2 minutes can save up to 150 gallons per month.
Keep your home or work-place leak-free by checking for dripping faucets, toilet flappers and showerheads. A leaky toilet can waste up to 200 gallons each day.
Don’t pour water down the drain — water your plants with it.
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