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Spring intramural open league sports For the first time ever, JBLM Sports, Fitness & Aquatics is opening intramural sports to everyone at JBLM! If you’re at least 18, you can play in spring intramurals open league. Flip to page 22 for details on volleyball and flag football.

food6 Easter Brunch Make reservations to enjoy a delicious meal with Family & friends.

7 Your Club, your way Improving your experience at the Club at

McChord Field.

fun8 Operation Baby Shower Education & pampering for new parents.

11 Fun at the Warrior Zone Big-screen sports & movies, plus tourneys & games.

feature12 Enjoy your community We’re lucky to have you as customers. Find more to do exclusively at JBLM.

adventures16 Outdoor trips Check out upcoming trips & register now!

21 Alpine Club Climb the more than 4 million acres of Washington wilderness.

sports, fitness & aquatics22 Shamrock N Run Register now at JBLMraces.com!

youth24 Kindergarten readiness Is your preschooler ready for kindergarten?

25 Youth sports Keep your children active with seasonal sports & Spring Break sports camps.

military & Family readiness24 Resiliency tip of the month Learn to smoothly manage the conflicts of military life.

26 Volunteer Week Saying “thank you” to JBLM volunteers with activities & freebies.

libraries30 March madness reading fun Check out books for a chance to win prizes.

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March is a fun month at Family & MWR! We’re enjoying the last of the

snow-centered trips with the Outdoor Recreation program and looking forward

to spring with special events — Kids’ Fest and Earth Day are just around the

corner.

You don’t have to spend a lot of green to have fun with us! Libraries and

Armed Forces Community Service offer free workshops on everything from

crocheting to finding your inner super spouse. Plus, there are free or relatively

inexpensive classes through the Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field (and

you’ll find coupons for savings on sculpting and Zentangle classes in this

month’s issue).

For a rundown on unique benefits of being a Family & MWR patron at JBLM,

turn to this month’s feature “It’s your lucky day month year!” on page 12.

We consider it our privilege to serve you in our restaurants, recreation centers,

gyms, child development centers and each of our locations. We consider ourselves

lucky to have you as customers and hope you enjoy the programs and events at

JBLM. Please take a moment to share your feedback with me at ice.disa.mil.

It’s all about the green this month! Join Family & MWR at great events

JBLM Family & MWRDirector, Family & MWR | William E. Harvey

Creative director | Toby Bartley

Promotions director | Kelly Wetzel

Editor & graphic designer | Kimberly Rowe

Writer/graphic designer | Patti Jeffrey

Contributors Cindy Arnold, Jessica Gomez and Jackie Kelly

Contributing photographers Cindy Arnold, Ursula Buford, Ken Dietiker, Jessica Gomez, Scott Hansen, Emiliano Hernandez, Patti Jeffrey, Lional Kam, Sgt. Adam C. Keith, Erika Scott-Small and MWR Marketing

For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Tyler Gierber at 253-966-2256. 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 organiza-tion does not constitute U.S. government endorsement. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.

Visit us at JBLMmwr.com or fb.com/JBLMFamilyMWR.William E. HarveyDirector, Family & MWR at JBLM

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EASTER BRUNCHis a Family favorite!

Fill up on German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club

at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat

German buffet Wednesday, March 23

from 5–7 p.m.

Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut,

schnitzel, beef rouladen, red cabbage,

mashed potatoes, German potatoes,

salads and German breads. Top it all off

with yummy desserts.

The cost is $18.95 for ages 11 and older,

$8.95 for children ages 4–10 and free

for ages 3 and younger. Reservations are

required for this popular buffet; call

253-982-5581 for yours.

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Save your places for Easter brunchThe Club at McChord Field’s popular

Easter brunch returns this year Sunday,

March 27. Reservations are required;

call 253-982-5581 for yours. Seating is

limited, so make your reservations early!

Choose from three seatings — 10 a.m.,

noon or 2 p.m.

The menu features favorites for every

taste — breakfast favorites, hot and cold

lunch items, carvings and an assortment

of desserts.

The cost is $29.95 for ages 13 and older,

$14.95 for ages 6–12, $6 for ages 3–5 and

free for ages 2 and younger. Club mem-

bers receive a $2 discount.

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Try the Bistro’s weekday specialsWant a mini-getaway from work or

home? Soak in the serene lakeside view

when you eat lunch at the Bistro at Rus-

sell Landing on the shore of American

Lake. While you’re there, savor new week-

day lunch specials. From 11 a.m.–

2 p.m., order the:

• Lamb burger with Caesar dressing,

spring mix and red onion on a brioche

bun for $12.95 Mondays.

• Lebanese flatbread with a choice of side

for $11.95 Tuesdays.

• French dip sandwich with a choice of

side for $12.95 Wednesdays.

• Asian grilled chicken salad for $12.95

Thursdays.

• Shrimp fettuccine for $13.95 Fridays.

For more details, call 253-964-2813.

The Bistro’s at Lewis North at the end of

American Lake Avenue.

Sample daily flavors, specials at Battle Bean

The Battle Beans at Lewis Main feature

tasty February weekday specials:

• Mondays start with mocha madness

with $1.50 off any size order of dark

chocolate mocha.

• Tuesdays, receive a free flavor upgrade

on your favorite coffee drink.

• Wednesdays, rev up your energy with

one free espresso shot in your order.

• Thursdays are “macchin’ me crazy”

— receive $1.50 off any size caramel

macchiato.

• Fridays, grab a $1 pastry with your

purchase of any specialty drink.

The Stone Ed Battle Bean is located

at 6242 Colorado Ave. and opens at

7:30 a.m. weekdays.

The Drive-Thru Battle Bean is at the

corner of 12th Street and Liggett Avenue

and is open 7 a.m.–noon weekdays.

Get a taste of the Warrior ZoneThe Warrior Zone offers everyday and

special event food specials — take advan-

tage of them all!

Saturday, March 5 at UFC 197, buy the

Salisbury steak with gravy, rice and green

beans for $7 or the teriyaki shish kabobs

served over white rice for $6, served on

the patio.

While you’re watching the NCAA

games March 13–April 4, purchase pulled

pork sliders, coleslaw and a fountain

drink for $6 or the 12-inch Philly cheese

steak flatbread pizza and a fountain drink

for $9.

At the Texas Hold ‘Em tourney

Wednesdays starting at 6 p.m., purchase

a nacho supreme for $5, bowl of chili

with onions and cheese for $3 or a

7-inch cheese pizza and hot wings for

$10.

The first five people to sign up for any

Warrior Zone tournament receive $2 off a

meal in the café.

Other regular specials include happy

hour weekdays from 5–7 p.m. and daily

food specials. The pizza of the month is a

12-inch Italian chicken panini flatbread

pizza.

Call 253-477-5833 for more informa-

tion. The WZ is on the corner of N. 17th

& D streets at Lewis North. Ages 18 and

older only can enter.

Who knew dining out could be so fun?

MWR Marketing staff

food

Unfortunately, this event has been canceled. Look next month, for information on

April’s German Buffet.

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McChord Club March Calendar • 700 Barnes Blvd • 253-982-5581/2795Wed., March 23 5–7 p.m. Club Member Appreciation Dinner. Free for members; $5 for Family (see page 8) Fridays 5–6 p.m. Happy hour with free food for Club members only Fridays 5–7 p.m. Club member bingo night; early-bird special at 5:30 p.m., cover-all game at 6.Fridays Opens 4 p.m. The bar across from the barbershop is open during renovation!

MORE GOOD THINGS, GOOD TIMES

coming your way at JBLM!

Who knew dining out could be so fun?

Patti Jeffrey

Coming soon — Samuel Adams Brewhouse

The construction is nearly complete on

the brand-new Samuel Adams Brewhouse

at Lewis Main!

Soon, you’ll have gathering spot to

enjoy a brew, order from the pub menu,

watch your favorite sports and live events

on TVs, shoot pool and much more.

Look for the grand opening, events and

dining at fb.com/JBLMFamilyMWR and in

coming FOCUS editions.

Samuel Adams Brewhouse is located at

2400 Bitar Ave. & Division.

Your Club — your way!Family & MWR asked and you

responded to focus groups and surveys

about the Club at McChord Field.

Renovations have started with improve-

ments to:

• Install a permanent salad bar and

improve customer flow inside the

restaurant area.

• Create an enclosed conference room in

the “officers” wing.

• Renovate the Red Baron Lounge.

The improvements mean we need to

close the Red Baron Lounge and Globe-

master Grill until the remodeling is

completed.

Special events and catering won’t be

affected and the Club remains open

during construction.

See page 8 for a list of Club events you

can be part of in March!

Look for construction updates on

fb.com/JBLMFamilyMWR and in coming

FOCUS editions.

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BE PART OF WHAT’S HAPPENING

The Club’s events cater to fun & friendships

The Club at McChord Field is provid-

ing a lot of opportunities this month to

get away from it all and pamper your-

self. Bring a friend along, or make some

friends at these events:

• Get a manicure while you sip a martini

at the Club’s Manicure & Martini event Friday, March 11 from 6:30–

8:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per person.

Club members receive a $2 discount

for each admission. The cost includes a

basic manicure and your first martini.

This event is for ages 21 and older only.

• Learn to paint the easy way with the

Club’s Mimosa & Canvas lunch

edition Wednesday, March 16 from

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. The cost is $30

per person. Club members receive a $3

discount per person. The cost includes

all art supplies, light appetizers and

your first mimosa. This event is for ages

21 and older only.

• Reserve your place for the Club’s

Scotch-Tasting event Friday,

March 18 from 6–8:30 p.m. Learn

about the early origins of Scotch and

the production process, and sample

five specially created food pairings. The

cost is $65 per person. Club members

receive a $2 discount per admission.

Prepayment is required. This event is

for ages 21 and older only.

• Dance the night away at the Club’s

Salsa Night Friday, March 18 starting

at 9. The cost is $5 per person.

• Have fun at the Norwegian Dancers & Spaghetti Dinner

Ken Dietiker

Erika Scott-Small

Above: Participants at the Wine & Canvas event in January at the Club at McChord Field didn’t need to know how to paint beforehand to have a lot of fun unleashing their creativity. The event proved to be so popular that more events are being planned in conjunction with the Arts & Crafts Center.

Right: A lucky mother-to-be was one of the prize-drawing winners at Operation Baby Shower at American Lake Conference Center. The free annual event draws hundreds of first-time and expecting moms and dads.

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Wednesday, March 23 from 5–7. Club

members get in free and their Family

members pay $5. Nonmembers are wel-

come and pay only $8 for dinner.

Some events have limited seating and

require reservations and prepayment.

Call the Club at 253-982-5581 for reserva-

tions. The Club is at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Want to become a Club member and

start saving on events and more? Call

today for more information or visit the

office for an application!

OH, BABY!Attend free Operation Baby Shower

New or expecting moms and dads are

invited to JBLM’s Operation Baby Shower

at American Lake Conference Center at

Lewis North Saturday, March 19 from

10 a.m.–2 p.m. The free event includes

door prizes, baby shower games, refresh-

ments, educational and pampering prod-

ucts, presenters and more.

ALCC is at 8085 NCO Beach Rd. Call

253-982-0719 for more information.

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Arts & Crafts Center Clip ‘n Save March Coupons

Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field • 1121 Barnes Blvd. • 253-982-6726

50% Off Zentangle Class(discount applies to instruction only)

Limit one coupon per customer. Valid only when presented in person.

No photocopies accepted. No cash value. Coupon is good March 1–31, 2016.

Limit one coupon per customer. Valid only when presented in person.

No photocopies accepted. No cash value. Coupon is good March 1–31, 2016.

50% Off Basic Sculpting Class (discount applies to instruction only)

EARTH’S CALLINGVolunteer for Earth Day activities

We know you’re going greener, but do

you want to do something even more for

your JBLM community?

Come out and support JBLM at our

Earth Day clean-ups! Sign up for one or

both days:

• Tuesday, April 19, volunteers are clean-

ing up Cowan and Memorial stadiums

from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Come help out

and you’ll get a free barbecue lunch.

• Thursday, April 21, help clean up the

community garden at Lewis North and

get a barbecue lunch for your time.

Bring your gloves, shovels and other

gardening equipment for weeding.

Please call 253-967-5776 to sign up

ahead of time and for directions.

Earth Day Flea Market & Reuse Fair invites you to participate

Go green as a seller or buyer at the

Earth Day Flea Market and Reuse Fair at

the MWR Fest Tent (next to Bowl Arena

Lanes at Lewis Main).

The flea market/fair is Saturday,

April 23 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. This hugely

popular event is a must-see if you’re into

selling or buying gently used household,

clothing and yard/garage goods (please,

no crafts or home-business items).

Also spend time browsing the reuse

and recycle vendors for information and

giveaways.

Want to sell your goods? Rent your

own space at the event! The cost is $26

for your choice of two tables/spaces or

$30 for three tables/spaces. Each table/

space is approximately 6-by-2 feet. Email

specialevents@JBLMmwr.com for more

information and reservations.

CHANNEL YOUR CREATIVITY

Get artsy at Arts & Crafts CenterYour Arts & Crafts Center at McChord

Field is your creative inspiration —

especially with classes that introduce you

to new mediums and techniques.

Your children can make a coil pot

using clay at the Friday, March 11 Kids’

Kraft. After you register, come by to com-

plete the project between 3:30–5 p.m.

The cost is only $2 for each child!

Check out the complete class calendar

at JBLMmwr.com/arts_crafts and use your

coupons below.

The Arts & Crafts Center is located at

1121 Barnes Blvd. Call 253-982-6723 for

more information.

Grab some gold for discountsEvery day you visit the Arts & Crafts

Center March 14–18, you have a chance

to pick a coin from St. Paddy’s “Pot o’

Gold” for a surprise discount!

Discounts cannot be combined with

coupons or other discounts.

Got talent? Try out for show!Military Families and Service members

of all ages are invited to audition your

special talents for a talent show hosted

by BOSS, with prizes for first, second and

third place.

Audition Saturday, March 12 at 1 p.m.

at Nelson Recreation Center, located at

3168 2nd Division Dr. at Lewis Main. The

show is Saturday, April 9. Call BOSS at

253-967-5636 for complete details or visit

fb.com/bossJBLM.

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Pfc. John Rawls and Pfc. Thomas Pyeatte remove weeds from garden beds at the Lewis North community garden, part of a weeklong celebration of Earth Day at JBLM. Sign up for your own garden plot starting Tuesday, March 15 ($25 per season). Call 253-967-7744 for Lewis North and 253-982-2206 for McChord Field.

U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Adam C. Keith/19th Public Affairs Detachment

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Eat Healthy, Save Money, Get Outside!

4x10-ft Garden Plots• $25 per year (no latrines Oct. 31-Mar. 15)• Build-a-Box Yourself: $15• Located near the horse stables at Lewis North and at McChord Field.• Rakes, compost and water hoses provided!

Previous customers can sign up now; new customers can sign up starting March 15.

For more info, call 253-967-7744 or 253-967-8282 at Lewis North& 253-982-2206 at McChord Field.

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Once enrolled, you choose: • A family practice doctor for your family at the location of your choice• An internal medicine doctor for chronic or complex medical issues• A pediatrician for your children• All-civilian hospital care, including childbirth

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RECREATION SEVEN DAYS A WEEK

The Warrior Zone’s your place to hang out

Come on out to the Warrior Zone at

Lewis North for fun and games all week

long! Get in on these March events:

• Saturday, March 5, watch UFC 197, Dos

Anjos vs. McGregor (Holm Vs. Tate) at

7 p.m. Preliminary fights begin at 5.

• HBO Boxing Saturdays, March 12 and 26

(fighters/dates subject to change).

Join in on these scheduled events:

• Tuesdays feature eight-ball tourneys

with prizes at 6:30 p.m. (sign up at 6).

• Texas Hold ‘Em tournament Wednes-

days through March 23. The higher

you place and the more often you show

up each week, the more points you ac-

cumulate. The top weekly player wins

a gift card; top players advance to the

finals week with bigger prizes. Sign up

at 6 p.m., start at 6:30. Buy-in is $7 per

person each week.

• Enjoy Thursday Battle of the Zones at

6 p.m. with the most popular games:

League of Legends (PC), Halo 5 and

NBA2K16.

• Join trading card game night Fridays at

9 for fans of Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and

Magic (plus a TCG tourney).

• League of Legends tourneys Saturdays

at 2 p.m. and anime viewing Saturdays

at 8 (bring your own movie to share or

vote for which you’d like to watch).

• Xbox One NBA2K16 open practice

Sundays at 6 p.m. (sign up at 5).

For details on daily activities, visit

fb.com/JBLMWarriorZone. The WZ’s

located on the corner of 17th and D

streets and is open to ages 18 and older.

Watch NCAA basketball tournament at the WZ

The Warrior Zone is your NCAA Divi-

sion I Men’s Basketball Tournament

headquarters! Come in to watch the

NCAA selection Sunday, March 13, first

rounds March 15–20, Sweet 16/Elite 8

games March 25 and 27, the Final 4 start-

ing Saturday, April 2 and the National

Championship Monday, April 4.

The Warrior Zone is featuring give-

aways, with drink specials available at

the Zone Sports Bar throughout the Final

Four weekend. You must be ages 21 or

older to consume alcohol. Ages 18 and

older are allowed inside the Warrior Zone

with your valid ID.

The WZ is located at Lewis North on

the corner of 17th & D streets.

You’re being celebrated!If you’re a golfer at JBLM, you’re gonna

love March Madness Customer Apprecia-tion Week from March 7–11. Save with a different special each day:• Monday: Get unlimited golf with all-day

green fees — $10 for ranks E1–E5; all others pay $15.

• Tuesday: Receive 10 percent off lunch at Habañero Mexican Grill; at Eagles Pride, get two-for-one regularly priced green fees — one complimentary green fee when a second of equal or greater value is purchased.

• Wednesday: Receive 10 percent off lunch at the Caddy Shack; at Whispering Firs, get two-for-one regularly priced green fees — one complimentary green fee when a second of equal or greater value is purchased.

• Thursday: Pay twilight green fees all day.• Friday: Power carts are half-price.

Take advantage of other golf events:

• Get in on the golf combo — your green fee, a shared cart and lunch is $31 for ranks E1–E5 and $34 for E6 and above.

• Annual green fee cards go on sale Monday, March 21 in the pro shop.

• Wear green and save green for the St. Patrick’s Day pro shop sale, Thursday, March 17 with select items on sale.

Specials cannot be combined and may not be used for tournaments or outings.

Chance to win big at Spring BreakEnter JBLM golf courses’ annual Spring

Break competition April 3–4 for a chance to win a prepaid annual green fee card! The entry fee is $100 per golfer; entry is limited to 12 golfers. Call either pro shop for entry details.

Eagles PrideOff I-5 Exit 116253-967-6522

Whispering Firs895 Lincoln Blvd.253-982-2124

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Whether you’re new to JBLM or have worked

here much of your career, you’re part of the JBLM com-munity and have full access to its many unique benefits.

Lucky you! You can experience a large

number of free or nearly free services and

activities that no one else can.

We hope you take full advantage of our

community while you’re here!

ENJOY FREE ACTIVITIES Find free recreation, classes & training exclusively for you

If you dig a little into our website at

JBLMmwr.com (or browse the rest of the

magazine), you’ll find details on all sorts

of freebies to entertain, equip and inform

you and your Family at JBLM.

Here are a few treasures waiting for you

to discover:

• Free gaming areas at Grandstaff Library

at Lewis Main and McChord Library at

McChord Field. Also choose from thou-

sands of games to check out and play

at home.

• Free tax preparation, job fairs, parent-

ing workshops, marriage and Family

seminars, financial management coun-

seling, Family resiliency workshops and

much more from Armed Forces Com-

munity Service. Activities are open to

Service members, Family members,

Reserve, National Guard and DOD

personnel.

• Free indoor swimming, indoor splash

pool and fitness and aerobics classes.

For locations and current sched-

ules, visit JBLMmwr.com/fitness and

JBLMmwr.com/aquatics.

• Free language courses online, available

to JBLM library patrons.

• Free Lego club (for ages 3 & older) and

adult book club at McChord Library.

• Free children’s storytimes at McChord

and Book Patch libraries.

• Free parent-and-child play centers at

Lewis North and McChord Field.

• Free movies, gaming, tourneys and live

TV events and parties at the Warrior

Zone and Nelson Recreation Center for

ages 18 and older.

Free festivals year-round keep you happy

Who else can boast regular free festi-

vals for the entire JBLM community to

enjoy? For instance, the upcoming cal-

endar includes Operation: Baby Shower

Saturday, March 19; Earth Day Flea

Market & Reuse Fair Saturday, April 23;

Armed Forces Day celebration Saturday,

May 21; Fourth of July Freedom Fest and

other parties and events during fall and

winter holidays.

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Space-A deals at huge discounts and

exclusive offers for DOD cardholders and

military retirees.

Before you look anywhere else, look

first at current deals on the price list and

links at JBLMmwr.com/leisure_travel.

Earn up to $2,000/month at homeLooking for a fun, rewarding job at

home while you live on base? Become a Family Child Care provider and make a difference in the lives of JBLM children and their Families.

FCC providers earn up to $2,000 a month, may qualify for subsidies and receive free child care during training and free resources for your home business.

Call the FCC office at 253-967-3039 to find out more about becoming an FCC provider. Applications are available in the FCC office, 2013B N. 3rd St. (at Pendleton Avenue) at Lewis Main. Orientations and training are held every other month.

Resale lots & car careNeed some wheels fast for not a lot

of cash? Find a deal from one of JBLM’s

“lemon lots,” for-sale-by-owner cars,

trucks, motorcycles and RVs at Lewis

Main and McChord Field. Many vehicles

are priced at used blue book value (look

for print-outs on windows) and owners

are often willing to negotiate.

Get “Lemon Aid” before you make the

final purchase by arranging a used car

inspection at the McChord Auto Center

so you know exactly what you’re buying.

Also find car care classes at the

McChord Auto Center to keep your

vehicle in tip-top shape for just the cost

of supplies.

For more information on the Lewis

Main lemon lot, call the Northwest

Adventure Center at 253-967-8282. For

the McChord Field lot, call 253-982-2206.

Call 253-982-7226 for car care and

inspection appointments.

Volunteer & earn pointsVolunteering allows you to explore new

career fields or update your existing skills

and accumulate work experience.

It’s also a wonderful opportunity to

meet others who are active participants

in the JBLM community.

You’ll receive free training, can earn

service awards and points (for military

promotions) and are provided worker’s

compensation (as a statutory volunteer).

If you volunteer as a CYS Services

sports coach, you may receive household

credit. Call 253-967-2405 for details.

For details about other volunteer

opportunities, call 253-967-2324.

Get educational deals at our bookstore

The MWR Bookstore inside Stone Edu-

cation Center caters not only to in-house

students but also students attending oth-

er higher-education institutions. You’ll

get the best prices, comparable with

or lower-priced than other bookstores.

That’s a great incentive if you’re using VA

benefits — they’ll be able to meet or beat

your requirements.

Plus, if you’re deployed, the bookstore

can ship your books to you.

The bookstore is located in Room B144

at 6242 Colorado Ave. at Lewis Main. For

more information, call 253-964-8185.

MWR BUSINESSES SERVE YOU

Why buy goods & services from us?

Okay, we admit we need to charge for

some services or activities to cover oper-

ating costs, but every penny you spend

goes directly back into MWR funds that

keep your Families employed and activi-

ties open — a worthy investment in your

own community.

Next time you’re tempted to buy

off-base, check out your MWR eateries,

coffee shops, travel and discount tickets,

outdoor recreation, rentals and storage

facilities first.

Browse JBLMmwr.com for hours of

operation, menus, services and more.

Ursula Buford

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FRIDAY, MARCH 186:00 PM – 8:30 PM

THE CLUB AT McCHORD FIELD, HERITAGE ROOM

$65 Per Person, $2 Discount for Club Members.Limited seating, pre-payment is required. Ages 21+

For details and reservations please call (253)982-5581.

Scotch Tasting

Come learn about the early origins of Scotch, the production processand enjoy a 5-course food pairing to provide both appreciation and context.

The single malt Scotches will include a delicate Speyside, a Glenkiniche Lowland,the Island Scotch Whiskey Jura, the complex and rare Highland Glen Albyn andthe unique Islay of Ardbeg's Corryvreckan. Each will be carefully paired with thesmall plate menu to both compliment or contrast flavors in an understanding of

flavor and its origin in the Scotch whiskeys.

Please drink responsibly.

Sponsorship does not imply federal endorsement.

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LUCKY YOU, SNOW ENTHUSIASTS

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the snow hasn’t melted yet!Sign up now for winter favorites — snowshoeing at Reflection Lake, snowmobiling in the Cascades & survival camping — and make the most of the last days of a great winter.

heck out the trip descriptions, and don’t

miss information on the Alpine Club on

page 21. Transportation, gear (except where

otherwise specified), guide and instruction

are included in the trip fee. Register at

JBLMmwrRegistration.com, get fitted for your

gear (for ski and snowboard trips) and join

the outdoor experts on an adventure!

ATV RiderCourse™ In this half-day

course, ATV Safety Institute instructors

will guide you through the fun and excite-

ment of safely riding an ATV. We ride rain

or shine, so dress for the weather Sunday,

April 3. The course fee includes ATV, hel-

met and goggles. ASI ATV RiderCourse™

certification will be awarded upon comple-

tion. Minimum age: 16. Meet at the JBLM

ORV Park at 9 a.m. ($35)

Basic alpine climbing course As the

prerequisite for Mount Rainier climbs,

this April 2–3 course is an introduction to

technical mountaineering and trains partici-

pants to operate as a rope team member on

glaciated high alpine regions. Stop by the

Northwest Adventure Center to pick up a

printed course overview and learn about

requirements. Minimum age: 12. This two-

part class over two weekends starts at 8 a.m.

at the NAC at Lewis North. ($250)

Basic rock course This April 16–17 class

covers equipment, basic movement and

positions, anchor setup, rating systems,

climbing styles, rope systems, intro to sport

climbing, leading and much more. In this

two-part class (two weekends), start in

the classroom, spend time in a rock gym

and then take a local day trip to put your

practice to use on real rocks. Minimum age:

12. Class starts at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. ($200)

Bella Donna Pedals & Pints The best way

to get over St. Patrick’s Day blues is to grab

your girlfriends and head to Woodinville

to bike along the Sammamish River Trail.

Pedal to Marymoor Park and back, finish-

ing the excursion with a tour of the famous

Redhook Brewery and dinner at the Fore-

casters Pub Saturday, March 19. The trip

fee includes the Redhook Tour; food is on

your own. Difficulty: beginner–intermedi-

ate; distance: 12.5 miles. Minimum age:

21. Depart from Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 11 a.m. ($55)

Bike through the Skagit tulips The

beauty of hundreds of acres of tulips

awaits Sunday, April 10! On this guided

bike journey through the annual Skagit

Valley Tulip Festival, tour the Roozen-

gaarde gardens, view open fields and stop

in the small tourist town of La Conner for

lunch and 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 lay-

ers with a waterproof jacket. Bike, helmet

and gloves are provided. Difficulty: easy;

time: 4 hours; distance: 15 miles. Mini-

mum age: 12. Depart from the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6:45 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures

Unlimited at 7. ($60)

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Bungee jump or zip line If adrenaline

is what you crave, you will not be

disappointed in this trip! Go on a bun-

gee jump/zip line adventure Saturday,

March 26! Head to the base of Mount

St. Helens to bungee jump off one of the

highest bungee bridges in the country.

Bungee jumpers will make two jumps,

earn bragging rights and take home

a T-shirt. If you opt to zip line, you’ll

speed over the canyon on seven differ-

ent zip lines in the trees for an adven-

ture you’re sure to remember. Minimum

weight: 90 lbs. Depart from McChord

Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 9 a.m.

or the Northwest Adventure Center at

Lewis North at 9:15. You must preregis-

ter by Friday, March 25. ($135, bungee;

TBD, zip line)

Explore Victoria, B.C. Hop on the ferry

and spend Saturday, April 2 exploring

Victoria, B.C., by foot. The downtown

area has everything from antiques

stores to artisan chocolate shops. You

can also stop in at the Royal B.C. Mu-

seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film.

The trip fee includes walk-on round-

trip ferry ticket and transportation to

and from Port Angeles. A passport is

required. Depart from the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

4:45 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adven-

tures Unlimited at 5 a.m. Preregistra-

tion is required before Saturday,

Feb. 20. ($110; ages 5–11: $85; ages 0–4:

$55)

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Don’t miss the chance to ski or ride

Crystal for half-price Sunday, April

10! The trip fee includes transporta-

tion and gear. While lift tickets are

not included, they can be purchased at

the mountain; military discounts are

now available at the resort (no need

to purchase online in advance). Go to

the Northwest Adventure Center prior

to the trip to be fitted for your gear.

Depart from the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 6:45 a.m. or

McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited

at 7. ($45; have your own gear/transpor-

tation only: $25)

Military Appreciation Day Stevens Pass Head up north to Stevens Pass

for fantastic snow and great deals at

upcoming Military Appreciation Days!

Travel with the Outdoor Recreation

program Friday, March 18 or Saturday,

April 2. If you want to ski, snowboard

or snowshoe, you’re in luck. The trip

fee includes skis/board, boots and

bindings. The snowshoe package

includes snowshoes, trekking poles

and guide. Depart from the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at

6 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures

Unlimited at 6:15. ($60; snowshoe:

$50; have your own gear/transporta-

tion only: $40)

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Join us to snowshoe on the Snoqualmie

Pass trails by the light of the moon

Friday, April 1. Gear, guide, instruc-

tion and transportation are provided.

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Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details

Sea kayak skills class Tuesday, March 15 $25 Minimum age: 12

Military Appreciation Day Stevens Pass Friday, March 18 $60

Bella Donna Pedals & Pints Saturday, March 19 $55 Minimum age: 21

Snowshoe or hike Reflection Lake Sunday, March 20 $45 Minimum age: 12

Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday, March 20 $170 See description for pricing structure

Bungee jump or zip line Saturday, March 26 $135 Minimum weight: 90 lbs.

Seattle night photography class Sunday, March 27 $55 Minimum age: 12

Westport bottom fishing Sunday, March 27 $135

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Friday, April 1 $40 Minimum age: 12

Basic alpine climbing course April 2–3 $250 Minimum age: 12

Explore Victoria, B.C. Saturday, April 2 $110 Ages 5–11: $85; ages 0–4: $55

Military Appreciation Day Stevens Pass Saturday, April 2 $60

ATV RiderCourse™ Sunday, April 3 $35 Minimum age: 16

Snowshoe or hike Paradise Sunday, April 3 $45 Minimum age: 12

Winter survival camping April 9–10 $85 Minimum age: 18

Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday, April 9 $115 See description for pricing structure

Bike through the Skagit tulips Sunday, April 10 $60 Minimum age: 12

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Sunday, April 10 $45 See description for pricing structure

Basic rock course April 16–17 $200 Minimum age: 12

Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule are subject to change without notice. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 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.

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides Add $25 for meal & souvenir cup

Difficulty: beginner; distance: 1.5

miles; elevation gain: 50 feet; time: 2

hours. Minimum age: 12. Depart from

the Northwest Adventure Center at

Lewis North at 5:30 p.m. or McChord

Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 5:45.

($40)

Mountain Day at White Pass Head off

the beaten path this season! Head to

White Pass Saturday, April 9. This beau-

tiful mountain town ski resort is your

getaway from work. Ski or snowboard

and get transportation, gear, two-hour

lesson and full mountain lift ticket. If

you prefer to snowshoe, gear and guide

are provided. Call or come in to ask

about cross-country skiing. Depart from

McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited

at 5:45 a.m. or Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 6. (Ski/snow-

board lessons package: $115; snowshoe:

$45; have your own gear/transportation

only: $35)

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Feelin’ good

Sea kayak skills class The Outdoor Rec-

reation program offers five levels of our

two-hour kayak skills class.

• Level one: proper paddling techniques

and how to buddy-rescue.

• Level two: edging maneuvers and self-

rescue.

• Level three: recovery techniques and

muscle memory exercises for the roll.

• Level four: multiday kayak trip prep

and t-rescue.

• Level five: the roll.

The next sea kayak skills class is Tuesday,

March 15. You may start at any time and

master as many of the levels as you’d

like! Meet at Kimbro Pool inside McVeigh

Sports & Fitness Center at 7:30 p.m. Mini-

mum age: 12 ($25)

Seattle night photography class Just

because the sun’s gone, it doesn’t mean

your photography has to end! Night

photography is fast becoming one of

the most popular forms of digital pho-

tography. Take a journey of Seattle after

dark Sunday, March 27. One of the nicest

aspects of night photography is that our

images are not dependent on a good

sunset or sky conditions in order to be

spectacular. Minimum age: 12. Depart

from the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 5:30 p.m. or McChord

Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 5:45 p.m.

($55)

Snowmobile the Cascades If you’re

seeking the most fun-filled winter

experience, check out this snowmobil-

ing trip through the Cascade Moun-

tains! Fun, action, beauty and excite-

ment await you Sunday, March 20.

Snowmobile, helmet, boots, gloves and

snowsuit are provided. Dress in layers.

Minimum age to drive: 16. Depart from

the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s

Adventures Unlimited at 8:15. Prereg-

istration is required before Wednesday,

Jan. 27. ($170; adult passengers: $125;

passengers 15 & younger: $75)

Snowshoe or hike Paradise Discover

the beauty of Mount Rainier on snow-

shoeing trails Sunday, April 3. Travel

along Mount Rainier’s Glacier Vista

Trail while exploring the best route up

to Panorama Point. Difficulty: moder-

ate to difficult; distance: 3 miles; time:

3 hours. Minimum age: 12. Guide, gear,

instruction and transportation provid-

ed. Depart from the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. or

McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited

at 8:15. ($45)

Snowshoe or hike Reflection Lake The

trail from Narada Falls to Reflection

Lake provides a magical experience

through a winter snow-capped forest.

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Join us to snowshoe or hike the trail

Sunday, March 20. Difficulty: moder-

ate; distance: 3.5 miles; elevation gain:

500 feet; time: 4 hours. Minimum

age: 12. Guide, gear, instruction and

transportation are provided. Depart

from the Northwest Adventure Center

at Lewis North at 8 a.m. or McChord

Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 8:15.

($45)

Westport bottom fishing Are you ready

to get out on the open water and start

hauling in fish? Take a chartered boat

trip out of Westport — where rock-

fish are always plentiful and lingcod

are real fighters — Sunday, March 27!

Dress in layers, and bring your lunch

and rain gear. Transportation and fish-

ing gear are provided. Depart from

McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited

at 3:45 a.m. or the Northwest Adven-

ture Center at Lewis North at 4. You

must register before Friday, March 25.

($135)

Winter survival camping trip Head to

Paradise in Mount Rainier National

Park for an overnight trip starting Sat-

urday, April 9. Participants will learn

the basics of trip preparation, winter

travel, shelter construction, winter sur-

vival basics, backcountry cooking and

leave-no-trace camping. A mandatory

pretrip class will be held at the North-

west Adventure Center Wednesday,

April 6 from 5–6 p.m. The trip

fee includes winter camping class,

group gear (not including sleeping

bag), transportation, entrance into

Mount Rainier National Park and

three camp meals (participants are

responsible for lunch on the first day). If

weather doesn’t permit snow caves, we’ll

use tents. Preregistration is required be-

fore Tuesday, April 5. Minimum age: 18.

Depart from the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. ($85)

Washington is the destination place to learn climbing and skiing in the

backcountry. With more than 4 million acres of mountain wilderness (most of it

covered in snow in winter) and seven iconic rock-climbing areas, there are ample

reasons to join the Alpine Club to start learning mountaineering, backcountry

skiing and rock climbing in any season.

Alpine Club staff members are highly trained and experienced in ski, rock, ice

and alpine mountaineering trips. Join the club and learn what it takes to achieve

some of the greatest experiences of your life. From beginner to advanced, we’re

here for you. With monthly meetings and professional talks, we’ll help you get

outside and start enjoying the great Northwest mountain wilderness. Preregister

now to secure your spot on one of our Mount Rainier climbs:

Call 253-967-6263 or stop by the Northwest Adventure Center (open daily from

9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.). If you don’t see a climb you want to go on, ask us about plan-

ning a custom trip to suit your needs. Stop by and talk to a guide today!Details on Alpine Club & more at fb.com/SeeYouOutsideJBLM

ALPINE CLUBJoin JBLM ODR’s Alpine Club for expert education and trips!

Furher Finger April 29–May 1 Emmons Glacier June 23–26

Tahoma Glacier May 13–16 Tahoma to Emmons July 1–4

Disappointment Cleaver May 27–29 Kautz to Disappointment Cleaver July 21–24

Kautz Glacier June 10–13 Emmons Glacier Aug. 19–22

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intramural OPEN LEAGUE sports for everyone! Register for women’s volleyball — bump, set, spike to victory

It’s time for women’s intramural

volleyball! JBLM community members

at least 18 years old are invited to par-

ticipate.

The representative meeting is Thurs-

day, March 3 in the VIP Room at War-

rior Zone, 6 p.m. League play begins

Saturday, March 12. Warrior Zone is

located at 11592 17th & D streets, Lewis

North. For more information, call

253-967-4768.

Run for end zone in flag footballIf you’re ages 18 and older and

interested in playing intramural flag

football, don’t miss the representative

meeting Wednesday, March 23, 6 p.m.

in Warrior Zone’s VIP Room.

Spring league play starts Thursday,

April 7. Warrior Zone is located at

Lewis North, 11592 17th & D streets.

For additional information, call

253-967-4768.

Steee–rike! It’s time for spring softball

Dust off your cleats and get your swing

ready for JBLM’s spring open softball

league!

The representative meeting is Thursday,

March 24 at Warrior Zone’s VIP Room at

6 p.m.

Spring season play begins Saturday,

April 9 and is open to everyone at JBLM

at least 18 years old.

Warrior Zone is located at Lewis North,

11592 17th & D St. For additional infor-

mation, call 253-967-4768.

commander’s cup league Don’t miss volleyball & soccer rep meetings — seasons start soon

Mark your calendars for the representa-

tive meetings for Commander’s Cup vol-

leyball and outdoor soccer. Volleyball rep-

resentative meetings are Tuesday, March 15

in the VIP Room at Warrior Zone, 6 p.m.

and Wednesday, March 16 at McChord

Fitness Center at noon. The soccer repre-

sentative meetings are Wednesday, March 16

in the VIP Room at Warrior Zone, 6 p.m.

and Thursday, March 17 at McChord Fit-

ness Center at noon.

All active duty Service members are

eligible to participate. Both leagues begin

play Monday, March 28. Warrior Zone is

located at 11592 17th & D streets, Lewis

North. McChord Fitness Center is at

729 5th St. For details, call 253-967-4768 or

visit the Intramural page at JBLMmwr.com.

Commanders Cup Sports are reserved for active duty Service members. Units earn points for participation and accomplishments.

Intramural open league sports are open to the entire JBLM community! If you’re at least 18 years old, Sports, Fitness & Aquatics is excited to announce you can participate in JBLM intramural open league sports for the first time ever!

brand new to jblm!

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Chewing the fat — important in a well-balanced dietBy Katie Willet, MPH, Health Educator at the JBLM Army Wellness Center

Living a healthy lifestyle can help reduce or prevent many health problems, promote a higher quality of life and improve longevity — a well-balanced diet is a major element. One particularly important area for a balanced diet is fat content. • Trans-fats are typically added to processed foods and aren’t desirable. Trans-fats, such as

hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, margarine and shortening, should be eliminated from the diet1. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined that partially hydrogenated oils aren’t safe for use in food and has issued a ban effective 20182.

• Saturated fats are generally found in animal products such as meat, butter and cheese but are also found in certain nut or tropical oils1. Saturated fat should account for 10 percent or less of total calorie intake per day3. The American Heart Association’s guideline is no more than 5–6 percent of total calorie intake per day4. Some saturated fat products come with other health benefits — coconut oil has been found to help reduce inflammatory response.

• Unsaturated fats are generally found in oils, vegetables and nuts and are considered goodsources of fat1. Unsaturated fats are broken down into three categories: monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat and omega-3 fatty acids1 While these types of fats are the most desirable version of fat, it’s important to remember that fat should typically only account for approximately 20 percent of your total daily calorie intake3.We commonly associate the use of fat in the body as a way to retain heat, cushion the

body and maintain certain esthetics; however, there are many other important roles. A cer-tain amount of fat is key in the development of a number of hormones, the body’s ability to build muscle and for the absorption and use of fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients. Too much of the wrong kind of fat can increase cholesterol (a major risk factor for heart disease). The high-calorie content of fat can also lead to issues with being overweight or obese.

The JBLM Armed Forces Wellness Center is an excellent resource — find out about baseline body composition (fat versus muscle), test your resting metabolic rate to help determine caloric needs, and learn about exercise, nutrition, stress and tobacco cessation. For details, stop by Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center or call 253-966-3757.

1. Cleveland Clinic, Heart-Healthy Cooking: Oils 101, Oct. 1, 2014. 2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA Cuts Trans Fat in Processed Foods, June 16, 2015. 3. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promo-tion, 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, January 2016. 4. American Heart Association, The American Heart Association’s Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations, August 2015.

Emiliano Hernandez

/JBLMSportsFitnessAquatics

Kick off two brand-new fitness classes at Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center

R.I.P.P.E.D. — The One Stop Body Shock™ is a total-body, high-intensity workout using free weights, resistance and body weight (Fridays, 11:30 a.m.)

Total Body Shock pairs strength-training and cardio to challenge endurance and burn lots of calories quickly (Fridays, 4:30 p.m.)

register for the 5kThe annual race is bigger, better and greener than ever!

Join us at Lewis Main’s MWR Fest Tent

Saturday, March 12 for the Shamrock ‘N

Run (starts at noon), green beer, Irish stew

and more! Participants will receive a cus-

tom pint glass and lucky gold coin. Plus,

following the race, your bib number gets

you Irish stew! Make sure you dress the

part before you head to the Fest Tent for

the race — there are prizes for the most

traditional outfit, best leprechaun and

most tricked-out stroller. First place for

each category will win a laptop or tablet!

Green beer, Guinness and Guinness

Blonde drafts will be available for pur-

chase. Plus, there are interactive games, a

“gathering of the redheads photoshoot,”

selfie booths and prizes.

Register by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday,

March 2 for the best pricing and to

guarantee a race T-shirt in your requested

size. If you need an access pass, you must

complete early registration.

• JBLM community (DOD ID card): $15

• All other participants: $25

Late registration is through Wednes-

day, March 9 at 11:59 p.m. Your race

T-shirt size is not guaranteed with late

registration.

• JBLM community: $20

• All other participants: $30

Day-of-race registration is $30 for mem-

bers of the JBLM community and $40 for

all other participants.

For more information or for questions

about registration, call 253-967-2604.

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‘outdoor escape’ Don’t miss Kids’ Fest 2016

In honor of the Month of the Military

Child, Family & MWR brings you the

annual Kids’ Fest celebration! It’s time for

an “Outdoor Escape” Thursday, April 7,

1–4:30 p.m. Enjoy hands-on crafts, enter-

tainment, free bowling and more in the

MWR Fest Tent and at Bowl Arena Lanes

at Lewis Main, Liggett Avenue.

Is your child ready? Developmental guidelines to help you decide kindergarten readiness

Check out this list from JBLM’s School

Support Services office to help you decide

if your child is ready for kindergarten.

• Social-emotional Regulates own

emotions and behaviors; follows limits

and expectations.

• Language Listens to and understands

increasingly complex language; follows

directions.

• Literacy Demonstrates knowledge of

the alphabet; identifies letter-sound cor-

respondences.

• Physical Demonstrates fine-motor

strength and coordination; uses writing

and drawing tools.

• Cognitive Remembers and connects

experiences; recognizes and recalls.

• Mathematics Explores, describes and

understands spatial relationships/shapes.

Washington is a boundary state (where

you live is where your student attends). Pro-

vide birth certificate, shot record and proof

of residency. Questions? 253-967-7195.

sensory-friendly class Motivating parent-and-me music

Led by a music therapist, Sensory-

Friendly Parent-and-Me Music is one of

SKIESUnlimited’s newest classes! Designed

for ages 6 months–6 years with special

needs and their parents, children with

all abilities are welcome. To enroll:

JBLMcyssRegistration.com or 253-966-3539.

fun with the museum‘Play to Learn’ at JBLM

You’re invited to “Play to Learn”

with the Children’s Museum of Tacoma

Wednesdays at McChord Field’s Escape

Zone, 10–11:30 a.m. and Lewis North’s

Raindrops & Rainbows, 1:30–3 p.m. Youth

ages 6 and younger and their parents will

enjoy activities, songs and group circle

time together. This month’s themes

are: March 2, Dr. Seuss; March 9, Bugs;

March 16, Going Green; March 23, Things

That Go! and March 30, Dental Health.

Escape Zone is at 841 Fairway Rd. (off

Lincoln Boulevard) and Raindrops &

Rainbows is at 8197 American Lake Ave.

Calling all athletes!Enroll now for youth sports

Youth Sports offers something for all

ages, abilities and interests:

• Spring baseball is open to ages 5–15 for

$60. Enrollment ends Friday, March 18.

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• Lil’ Batters is open to ages 3–4 for $20.

Enrollment ends Friday, March 18.

• Special Olympics aquatics and track

and field are open to ages 8–18 with

or without special needs for $55 each.

Enroll by Thursday, March 24.

• Spring Break Sports Camps, April 4–6,

are Start Smart Camp for ages 3–4 and

flag football camp for ages 6–18. Enroll

by Thursday, March 31; $20 each.

• Get Fit, Be Strong cycling ($40) and

archery ($50) are open to ages 8–15.

• The First Tee Golf for ages 7–18 is $35.

• Lil’ Drivers Golf, ages 5–6, is $20.

Enrollment opens Monday, March 28

for flag football and cheerleading.

CYSS-registered youth (253-966-CYSS,

option 4) must have a current sports

physical on file to enroll in sports (via

WebTrac at JBLMcyssRegistration.com).

babysitting classGet certified to babysit at JBLM

Sign up for the March 17–19 Teen Cer-

tified Babysitting Class at Hillside Youth

Center. Learn basic care, developmental

ages and stages, safety, first aid, CPR and

more. For ages 12 and older (you must

be at least 13 to babysit). Registration is

required; call 253-967-4441. Hillside is at

6397 Garcia Blvd., Lewis Main.

fun & friends Become a regular at youth centers

Check out Hillside Youth Center’s pro-

grams and afternoon activities Fridays,

March 11 and 25 at Newcomers Orienta-

tions. Request transportation from JBLM

lodging at 253-967-4441. Parental per-

mission slips are available at lodging.

Already a member at Hillside or

McChord youth centers? Free shuttle

service is available with parental consent;

call 253-982-2040 or 253-967-4441.

You may think, by this description, we’re watching a manners or language class unfold. In reality, this is a type of language — the language the human body speaks as it connects muscle and mind, movement and breathing. Students are entering boxing class at SKIESUnlimited, greeting Coach Lydell Spry.

Spry has an extensive background in Olympic-style boxing, having started boxing at the age of 13 in Los Angeles. He boxed for 1.5 years before playing football through high school and college. He returned to boxing age at 20 upon entering the Army. After assignments in the states and overseas, he landed in Washington where he’s been a boxing coach off- and on-base since 1997.

Coach Spry says, “I come from a pretty rough neighborhood in California, and I found that boxing was very helpful for me to stay out of trouble. If it helped a person like myself, it can help others. Boxing teaches kids to be accountable, responsible and reliable,” he says.

Wendy Vila, one of Spry’s first boxing students at JBLM 17 years ago, visited the coach and participated in a class last month. “The toughest part about growing up as a mili-tary child is moving from school to school. When I moved to Washington, I was 15 and at my second high school. … The Fort Lewis [now JBLM] boxing gym is where my love for boxing began,” she says. “Coach Spry inspires his fighters to believe in themselves and to always keep improving, to have faith and to always persevere despite obstacles.”

Spry also teaches his students the importance of communication. “We bring them the basic skills so that everyone can understand what they’re trying to articulate, for themselves and to others,” Coach Spry says.

He hopes to teach his students to be thinkers, “to think on their feet with the littlest amount of effort. But it requires practice, practice, practice!” he says.

If your child is looking for a new class to “practice,” and you wouldn’t mind them fine-tuning manners along the way, enroll them in the SKIESUnlimited Boxing Academy at JBLMcyssRegistration.com. Coach Spry will be awaiting with a smile, inspiring language and a lot of heart.

Keep an eye out for new parent-and-me boxing workshops and boxercise classes. Children must be registered with CYSS to enroll in SKIESUnlimited classes.

Save time — enroll online for hourly care, classes & sports: JBLMcyssRegistration.com

Story and photo by Cindy Arnold, SKIESUnlimited

It’s 3:30 p.m. at

SKIESUnlimited. Students

stand in line outside their

classroom ready to greet

their teacher — with eye

contact — with a chorus

of “good afternoon” and

“Hello, sir.” They’re

reminded to make eye

contact when speaking

and say “excuse me” when

needed. Language is very

important to their teacher

in day-to-day interactions,

as well as in his class.

Learn respect, how to think on your feet

Details on the MST clothing swap & more at fb.com/JBLMcyss!

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Working for you Army Emergency Relief is there when you need help

A private nonprofit organization to

relieve distress of Soldiers and their Fami-

lies, Army Emergency Relief offers finan-

cial assistance in the form of interest-free

loans and grants in support of a variety

of needs. AER now provides all Soldiers,

regardless of rank, direct access to apply

for AER assistance except for those

Soldiers who are in Initial Entry Training

(BCT/OSUT) and have less than one year

time in service. Direct access without the

commander/first sergeant review will be

limited to two assistance requests (loan or

grant) within a 12-month period, regard-

less of rank (sourced from AERhq.org).

Each year, JBLM participates in the AER

Campaign to help raise funds to provide

this financial assistance. We invite you to

participate! For more information, visit

AERhq.org or call 253-967-1453.

Air Force Aid Society offers financial assistance

The Air Force Aid Society is a private

nonprofit organization established to

support the mission of the Air Force by

relieving financial distress of Air Force

members and their Families, assisting

with education goals and improving

quality of life through proactive programs.

The basic philosophy of AFAS as-

sistance is to meet immediate needs

in an emergency situation as a step

toward a lasting resolution.

The AFAS is one of four affiliates of

the Air Force Assistance Fund. Air Force

members are encouraged to contribute

through payroll deduction/allotment in

support of the Airmen helping Airmen

philosophy on which AFAS was founded.

The campaign runs annually from early

February through early May. Air Force

members interested in participating

should contact their unit AFAF manager.

More information can be found at afas.

org and afassistancefund.org or by calling

the Armed Forces Community Service–

McChord at 253-982-2695.

Focus resiliency tip of the month Dealing with conflict & stress

It takes more than the luck of a four-

leaf clover to smoothly manage the

challenges of military life. How does

your Family deal with conflict and stress?

Come into FOCUS to learn coping skills

that will help you stay in the “green”

throughout these challenges. What’s the

“green,” you say? Come to FOCUS and

learn all about it!

Contact us today to learn more about

FOCUS and to schedule your fun and

personalized training sessions! FOCUS

is located at 2013B N. 3rd St. (at Pend-

leton Avenue) in Room 331. For more

information, call 253-966-6390 or email

JBLM@focusproject.org. Plus, you may

also visit focusproject.org or fb.com/

FOCUSresiliencytraining.

financial readiness Don’t throw away your tax refund

With tax season upon us, we may be

looking forward to that “large” refund

check from the IRS. It may be tempting

to splurge on a vacation or spend it on a

new TV, but that refund could be put to

better use, like improving your overall

financial situation.

According to the IRS, the average refund

in 2015 was worth $3,539! That could have

been almost $300 a month in your pay-

check. When you get a large refund, you’re

simply getting back what you overpaid.

Your goal should be to pay nothing or get

nothing back at tax time. You may need to

adjust your W-4 to have the proper amount

withheld from your paycheck.

If you receive a large refund this year,

consider:

• Paying down high-interest debt, such as

credit cards.

• Using it to build a much-needed emer-

gency savings fund.

This is also a good time of year to

evaluate your savings goals and to make a

commitment to start a savings plan. One

way to get started: MilitarySaves.org.

There’s more AFCS information on page 29!

ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY SERVICE

Free workshops & seminars, tip & tricks+ thanking JBLM volunteers

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channel your inner ‘super spouse,’ be an active parentLearn to manage your superpowers

Spouses, learn to counter negative bias, create positive emotion and notice and analyze the good with two free workshops focused on you: “How to Manage your Superpowers” Wednesday, March 23 at the Family Resource Center and “My Superpowers Need a Boost!” Thursday, April 21 at the Lewis Main Chapel. Both workshops are 9 a.m.–noon. The FRC is located at 4274 Idaho Ave. at Lewis Main. Lewis Main Chapel is located at 2001 Liggett Ave. To register, visit JBLMafcs.checkappointments.com (Under General Classes & Activities, Resiliency) or call 253-967-3971.

Parents of school-aged children, this free workshop is for you!If you have children ages 5–12, don’t miss the “Active Parenting” class! Learn effective communication,

preventing use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, teaching responsibility, encouraging development of self-esteem and character, redirecting misbehavior and encouraging nonviolent conflict resolution. The six-part class is held Thursdays, March 3–April 7, noon–2 p.m. at 2013 N. 3rd St. (room 102). Bring your lunch and learn! Register at JBLMafcs.checkappointments.com or call 253-967-5901.

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Select AFCS events Date Details

Ready to Rent Mondays 253-967-1453

Toddler Play Group Tuesdays & Thursdays 253-967-5901

Play Group & Baby Bumps Fridays 253-967-5901

ACT Women T/Th, March 1–24 253-967-5901

JBLM Community Update Wednesday, March 2 253-967-9496

Understanding AER Policies Wednesday, March 2 253-967-1453

123 Magic Wednesdays, March 2–23 253-967-5901

Financially Fit Wed., March 2 & 16 253-967-1453

Active Parenting for ages 5–12 Th, March 3–April 7 253-967-5901

Interview-ready Workshop Thursday, March 3 253-982-WORK

YTC Interview & Dress Thursday, March 3 509-577-3114

Military Knowledge Class March 7–10 253-967-2382

Joint Newcomers’ Orientation Tuesday, March 8 253-967-3628/ 253-982-2695

ACT Men M/W, starting March 9 253-967-5901

Résumé 101 Thursday, March 10 253-982-WORK

International Spouse Orientation Friday, March 11 253-967-3633

Spouses Out on the Town Tuesday, March 15 253-967-3633

The Complete Federal Résumé Workshop Thursday, March 17 253-982-WORK

YTC Newcomers Thursday, March 17 509-577-3114

EFMP Family-friendly Movie Saturday, March 19 253-982-2695

Leadership Development March 21–24 253-967-2382

YTC Money & Marriage Monday, March 21 509-577-3114

Identify Theft & Consumer Awareness Tuesday, March 22 253-967-1453

How to Manage Your Superpowers Wednesday, March 23 253-967-3971

Thrift Savings Plan Wednesday, March 23 253-967-1453

Thanking Volunteers Creatively Tuesday, March 29 253-967-2324

Insurance Basics Wednesday, March 30 253-967-1453

Car-buying Workshop Thursday, March 31 253-967-1453

LinkedIn 101 Thursday, March 31 253-982-WORK

Money & Marriage Friday, April 1 253-967-1453

Money & Divorce Friday, April 1 253-967-1453

123 Magic (in Spanish) Wed., April 6–27 253-967-5901

Financially Fit Wed., April 6 & 20 253-967-1453

JBLM Community Update Wednesday, April 6 253-967-9496

Understanding AER Policies Wednesday, April 6 253-967-1453

Basics of Investing Thursday, April 7 253-967-1453

Interview-ready Workshop Thursday, April 7 253-982-WORK

Volunteer Week activities April 11–15 253-967-2324

24/7 Dad Tues., April 12–26 253-967-5901

Joint Newcomers’ Orientation Tuesday, April 12 253-967-3628/ 253-982-2695

Military Knowledge Class April 13–14 253-967-2382

Financial Life Cycles Wednesday, April 13 253-967-1453

Résumé 101 Thursday, April 14 253-982-WORK

Baby Boot Camp Saturday, April 16 253-967-5901

EFMP Family-friendly Movie Saturday, April 16 253-982-2695

we’re lucky to have jblm volunteers Nominate a hard worker for JBLM Volunteer of the Year

The JBLM Installation Volunteer Office is accepting nomina-

tions for the Volunteer of the Year award! Categories are com-

munity, retiree, Family, active duty and adult. Nominations

will be reviewed by a panel independently and selections will

be announced at the annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

and Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 28. Submissions must be

accompanied by a completed nomination flier and hand-carried

to the Family Resource Center no later than 4:30 p.m. Monday,

March 14. For nomination submission details and to receive a

copy of the flier, call 253-967-2324.

Say ‘thank you’ during National Volunteer WeekJBLM is celebrating National Volunteer Week! Activities in

honor of our JBLM Volunteer Corps are:

• Volunteer Fair Wednesday, April 6, 9 a.m.–noon at Nelson

Recreation Center (3168 2nd Division Dr., Lewis Main).

• Cookie social Monday, April 11, 1–2:30 p.m. at Waller Hall

(Lewis Main, 2140 Liggett Ave.).

• A Step Beyond … Volunteer Management 2.0 Training

Tuesday, April 12, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at the Family Resource

Center. Visit JBLMafcs.checkappointments.com to register.

• Two free games of bowling Thursday, April 14 at Bowl Arena

Lanes and Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center; includes shoes.

• Cookie social Friday, April 15, 1–2:30 p.m. at McChord Field’s

Commissary.

Thank hard-working volunteers in a one-of-a-kind wayFind unique ways to honor your volunteers at the new “Thank-

ing Your Volunteers Creatively” workshop Tuesday, March 29,

6:30–7:30 p.m. at the Family Resource Center. Participants will

make up to 10 of the same items. Supplies will be provided and

space is limited (one rep per unit/organization, please). To

register, visit JBLMafcs.checkappointments.com (under General

Classes & Activities, Volunteer) or call 253-967-2324.

Courtesy photos

Register for AFCS classes at JBLMafcs.checkappointments.com. For details, call the phone number listed, visit the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com or “like” us at fb.com/JBLMafcs. The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings, Smooth Move workshops, sponsorship training and resources. Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information.

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teen-tastic takeover Stop by Grandstaff Library for activities, prizes & snacks

Teens, you’re invited to Grandstaff

Library for Teen-tastic Takeover events!

The monthly events include awesome

activities, trivia, food and prizes. Held

on the first Thursday of the month, the

events are for ages 12–17 from 6–7:30 p.m.

Stop by March 3 for March Madness

Rocks and April 7 for Tattoo a New You!

crochet classJoin the four-part intermediate crochet class

Work on advanced crochet techniques

and skills with the intermediate crochet

class at McChord Library! The four-part

class is Fridays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25 at

4 p.m. You must be 12 or older to attend.

All supplies are provided.

lego clubGet creative, build blocks at McChord Library

Children ages 3 and older are invited

to bring their imaginations to Lego

Club at McChord Library Saturday,

March 5 at 10 a.m. The library provides

the Lego bricks. The workshop is held

monthly on the first Saturday.

Itsy-bitsy storytimeLearn & play at parent-and-me storytime event

McChord Library is excited to see you

at Itsy-Bitsy Storytime! Join us in the

conference room on the second Wednes-

day of the month at 10:30 a.m. Come

prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one

with your baby while they learn, play and

develop language and motor skills. This

month’s event is March 9.

yoga storytimeGet fit with literature

Help your little one get fit with yoga

storytime, brought to Book Patch Library

by WarriorOne Lewis-McChord! JBLM

Families are invited to come to the library

at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 9.

teen advisory committeeTell us what you want to see at McChord Library

If you want a voice in what happens at

McChord Library, join the Teen Advisory

Committee. This teens-only committee is

looking for you to be a part of a moti-

vated and dedicated group of teens to

discuss everything from books to library

programs. This month, the committee

meets Wednesday, March 9 at 4 p.m.

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Storytime events, book club & more bring fun for all ages

McChord Library is located at McChord Field, 851 Lincoln Blvd. For more information, call 253-982-3454.Grandstaff Library is located at Lewis Main, 2109 N. 10th St. (at Pendleton Avenue). For additional information, call 253-967-5889. Book Patch is located inside Grandstaff; 253-967-5533.

Space is limited. Register on the library’s “Calendar of Events” page now (JBLMmwr.com/libraries) or call 253-982-3454.

book clubWe want you to be a ‘Novel Navigator’

Join Novel Navigators, McChord

Library’s book discussion group for

adults. At the Wednesday, March 9

meeting, we’ll discuss “Life After Life”

by Kate Atkinson. A limited number of

copies are available at the circulation

desk. Register in person to receive a

copy. Novel Navigators book club meets

on the second Wednesday of each month

at 4:30 p.m.

CLEP FAIRLearn how you can earn your degree faster

Join the McChord Library and

McChord Education Center for a CLEP

Fair Thursday, March 17 at noon.

Learn how the CLEP process can help

you earn your degree faster, get test-

taking strategies and find out about

the resources available to prepare for

CLEP tests. Registration is required

and begins Thursday, March 3; call

253-982-3454.

sensory storytimeBooks come alive with song, dance

Book Patch Library, together with CYSS

SKIESUnlimited, brings you the Sensory

Storytime series. Our kickoff event is

Wednesday, March 23 at 3 p.m. at Book

Patch. Each monthly storytime event,

20–30 minutes long, brings books alive

through song, dance and music. Come

explore sights, sounds, smells, tastes and

crafts through hands-on learning.

geek clubCalling all geeks!

Geek Club has two rules: Respect the

geek and talk about Geek Club. Bring

your brain, passion and favorite referenc-

es to McChord Library the last Thursday

of each month at 5 p.m. Discuss cosplay,

anime, manga, LARP and everything

geek March 31.

March madness reading mania

Pre-readers, early readers and chapter readers, you’re invited to stop by Book Patch Library this month for the chance to win prizes. Every time you check out crazy cool books in March, you’ll be entered into a weekly raffle. • Pre-readers and early readers: 10 books

or more.• Chapter readers: Three books or more.

Two winners will be notified each Saturday.

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