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NovemberHOOD HAPPENINGS MAGAZINE • VOLUME 8 • NUMBER 11 • 2009

Respectfully,

Nicholas R. JohnsenDirector of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division

Director of Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreation ColumnFrom the desk of Nicholas Johnsen

2 VOICES OF THE GREAT PLACEShare a short story about what your favorite part of Thanksgiving is... 4 HOBBIESGobble, Gobble - Thanksgiving Crafts

5 FEATURE FACILITYBe Well at the Wellness Center

6 FEATUREFor All Your Life8 TRAVELCentral Texas Wine Tasting: Your New “Staycation”

10 ENTERTAINmENTEnchanted Evening: Nature in Lights12 FORT HOOD FmWR LOCATION GUIDE/PHONE LISTINGSMap, Listings, Addresses & Phone Numbers

14 DININGHoliday Dining at Club Hood16 OUTREACHThe Army Quality of Life

18 RECREATION AND LEISUREG.O.O.F. Off on Us!20 ARmY COmmUNITY SERVICEBuilding Teams22 CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICESFamily Bonding - Victorian Style23 THIRTEEN + Teens Get Involved at the Youth Center

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W e h a v e begun a new fiscal year in e a r n e s t b y now assum-ing the churnof dust thataccompaniesa y e a r e n d close out that went smoothly and we have received funding on time for FY10. I want to convey to you that we will continue to make improvements across a broad front as we move through FY10. We have many new Chi ld Development Centers on the con-struction list. These new CDCs bring additional spaces to those parents wanting the best docu-mented care for their children. We will all watch with excitement as Chili’s Bar and Grill becomes a reality in this fiscal year offering another eating choice for all of us at the Great Place. We have some great events scheduled for you. Thanksgiving will be a part of our lives and how we celebrate this day depends on our Family traditions. I have learned not to overdo it on eating turkey so I can stay awake for all of the foot-ball games. May you enjoy a p e a c e f u l a n d e n j o y a b l e Thanksgiving. Please keep in your thoughts and prayers those who are in harm’s way , and their loved ones who keep the light on for their safe return.

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Hood Happenings is an unauthorized, official monthly magazine for Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities within Fort Hood. Contents are not nec-essarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Fort Hood Command. The appearance of advertising in this pub-lication does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or the Fort Hood Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation Fund. Everything advertised in this magazine shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage with-out regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical/mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchas-er, user, or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy is con-firmed, DFMWR shall refuse to accept advertising from that source until the vio-lation is corrected. The information in this issue is current at time of publication. Activities and events are subject to change. For confirmation please call the activity.

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Director DFMWR Nicholas R. Johnsen

Deputy Director DFMWRLorenzo J. Westbrook

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Dear Reader: It’s time for the holidays again. Time for Fami-lies and friends to gather for friendship, food and fun. Share a short story about what your favorite part of Thanksgiving is.

What I like the most about Thanksgiving is be-ing with Family. Normally, on Thanksgiving my husband’s whole Family and my mother and fa-ther-in-law all get together with us. We take turns on who hosts but I love doing it. I love to cook homemade food all the way down to the cranber-ry sauce. This year will be the first year that I will be doing Thanksgiving with my friends and kids. My husband’s gone and well, no Family this time so it’s time to make new memories. Family and friends will be the new best part as this Military life blossoms. Our Thanksgiving will be different. Instead of blood relatives it will be our military Families from all over the world that will contin-ue to make Thanksgiving special. It will be a time where we can all be thankful for what our Soldiers do for our country. It’ll be a time we can be thank-ful for the ones that are with their spouses, chil-dren and friends. It’ll be a time we can be thankful for the ones that aren’t home and pray for their safe returns and enjoy what really matters the most. It’s not the food, although it’s great. It’s really just about being together and enjoying the most important things in life.

Lisa Harrell

My favorite part of Thanksgiving has always been the whole Family bringing different things to dinner. This year will be our first Thanksgiving away from our Families. A new tradition begins.

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ne of my favorite aspects of the holidays is dec-orating the house for the season. As a child, I

looked forward to making holiday crafts, and now as an adult I love displaying the adorable crafts the little ones in my life have made for me. Apache Arts and Crafts is your one stop craft shop on post. This state-of-the-art facility has something for all your artistic ambitions- from basic crafts to woodwork-ing to ceramics and more. Here’s a craft for your Family to try! Turkey note holder- This is a great craft for children as it is quick, easy and inexpensive. Your result will be a cute Thanksgiving turkey with a clothespin to attach a special note. An ad-ditional idea is to attach a magnet to the back and use it on the refrigerator to hang your holiday grocery list, coupons or photos. Or, your child could attach a special handwrit-ten letter to their deployed parent to send a piece of home overseas. Make your holiday season a little extra special with handmade decor, and purchase all the supplies for your project at the full service store inside Apache. For more information, stop by Apache Arts and Crafts on 761st Tank Battalion and 62nd Street, Bldg 2337, or call 254-287-0343. s

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How to make it:1. Paint both craft sticks and clothespin with brown paint, set aside to dry. Paint a second coat on the craft sticks, but not the clothespin.2. Glue feathers in a fan behind one of the craft sticks. Sandwich the second craft stick behind the feathers.3. Glue the straw hat half to the top of the craft stick.4. Glue two wiggle eyes under the hat.5. Glue red heart upside down for waddle. Glue the orange triangle upside down at the top of the waddle.6. Glue the yellow duck feet to the bottom of the craft stick, pointing upward.7. Glue the clothespin to the front of the craft stick, pointing downward.

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Be Well at the Wellness CenterHave you ever felt the need to relax but still wanted to become physically fit? Maybe becoming physically fit is your way of relaxing. Whatever the case may be, Fort Hood’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation has just the lavish getaway for you – The Resiliency Campus’ Wellness Center.

The Wellness Center, formerly known as Raider Physical Fitness Center, was recently revamped and transformed into a new kind of fitness facility. The center boasts state of the art fitness equipment and fitness classes such as yoga, pregnancy and postpar-tum yoga, Beginners Crossfit and Crossfit. In addi-tion, the center hosts a Wii Fit game room, where you can enjoy the benefits of video games and physical activity combined. It is a place for Soldiers and Families to relax, reconnect and rejuvenate in order to better cope with the stressful effects of Army life. The Resiliency Campus is located on 31st Street and Battalion Avenue, and consists of the Wellness Center and the Spiritual Fitness Center. You are sure to find just what you have been looking for at the Wellness Center and Resiliency Campus. For more information on the Wellness Center please call254-287-5586. s

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or All Your Life” is not just a slogan we put on our posters, it is our mis-sion. Fort Hood Family and Morale,

Welfare and Recreation is truly here to serve the Soldiers and Families of the “Great Place.” November is dedicated to “Honoring the Warrior; Ap-preciating the Family.” For Fort Hood FMWR, the steadfast support of mil-itary and their Families is a continuing source of inspi-ration. Soldiers and Families face special challenges of deployments, Family separations and frequent reloca-tions with great courage and resolve. Our facilities are constantly evolving to bring you and your Family the best possible programs and opportunities. In order to reduce stress and renew energy, Fort Hood’s nine physical fitness facilities offer state-of-the-art workout equipment, swimming pools, courts, fit-ness classes and more. All physical fitness facilities are free to use for Soldiers and their Families. The Wellness Center on the Resiliency Campus is the newest physi-cal fitness facility, offering popularly requested features including CrossFit, Yoga and a Wii Fit Room. Child, Youth & School Services provides child care, classes, activities and more for children six weeks to 18 years old. CYS Services is tailored to fit the de-manding schedule that military life brings; offering extended hours and special care options for deploy-ments, R&R, periods of time when the Soldier is work-ing in the field or other unexpected situations that are all too familiar with military life. Fantastic new programs are being added constantly. It is currently free to register with CYS Services. To register your child, call the Central Enrollment Registration Office at 254-287-8029. Facilities such as The Equipment Check-Out Center, Phantom Warrior Lanes, Belton Lake Outdoor Recre-

ational Area, The Sportsmen’s Center and The Courses of Clear Creek offer a place for Soldiers and Families to take a load off and simply have fun. Often times, with the constant moving that the military life re-quires, it is difficult for Families to acquire such things as recreational equipment and move them across the country. All of these facilities have equipment avail-able for check-out so there is no need to have your own to join the fun! Single Soldiers are not forgotten, thanks to the Fort Hood Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers pro-gram. This dynamic program is free to join and offers Thursday Getaways, socials and exciting trips. Most recently, the BOSS program ventured to Jamaica for four days of fun in the sun. For more information on Fort Hood FMWR facili-ties and programs, including locations and hours of operation, see www.hoodmwr.com. Also to symbolize appreciation of our Soldiers and Families, Fort Hood FMWR provides free and reduced programs and services to make life at the “Great Place” a little more enjoyable. For more informa-tion on these opportunities, see “G.O.O.F. Off On Us!” on page 18. s

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ight now, in most of Central Texas, we are getting used to not broiling with 100 degree plus heat. Vacations away from the

heat seem to be a distant dream for some of us, who are locked into “staycation” mode because of bad economic cir-

cumstances. However, there are always a few simple pleasures in our lives which help us to endure, even in tough times. These simple pleasures do not cost a lot of money, but lead to great satisfaction. Three of my simple plea-sures are my gas grill, fresh

vegetables from the local farmer’s market and cool,

aromatic white wines, such as Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. Normally

a red wine drinker, I have lately been gravitating toward white wine. All of these wines go well with lightly grilled fish and chicken. Re-cently, I discov-ered that some of my favorite grocery stores have a turkey version of bacon

wrapped filet mi-gnon, which pairs

well with white wine and tastes wonderful on the grill. Even though many of us are enjoying turkey mignon instead of steak nowadays, we don’t have to give up the wine events that we love. It is a myth that wine events have to be expensive. All of our Wine So-ciety of Central Texas local chapters work hard to put on affordable, yet high quality wine events. For those of you in the “staycation” mode, it is not difficult to locate a Central Texas winery or tasting room near you. A weekend or even a day among the vines or in the atmosphere of a tasting room is one of the great affordable pleasures that any-one can have for a small tasting fee. Visit: Texas Legato Winery 2935 FM 1478 Lampasas; 512-556-9600

Pillar Bluff Vineyards 300 County Road 111 Lampasas; 512-556-4078

Vineyard at Florence 8711 West FM487 Florence; 254-793-3363

And don’t forget about Club Hood’s Beef and Burgundy Night, which is open to the public. Each Tuesday, Club Hood, 24th Street and Tank Destroyer Boulevard, pres-ents a wonderful “All-You-Can-Eat” buffet containing steamship round of beef, baked potato, peel-n-eat shrimp, fresh salad and two glasses of your choice of Burgundy, Chablis or Blush wine. For more informa-tion, call 254-532-5073. s

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ith all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season sometimes it’s great just to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Well there’s no better place in Central Texas to do that than our own Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area. The

Thirteenth Annual Nature in Lights will overwhelm you with warmth and delight. Around every corner of the over five mile journey, there is magic to catch your eye and fill your heart with holiday spirit. Every year an abundance of traditional light displays are combined with some new surprises to set the tone of this memorable celebration. Over one hundred displays adorn the already spectacular lakeside landscape and the winding pathways that make their way across BLORA. Meanwhile this whole experience is made even more enchanting by tuning in to the Holiday music that is choreographed to bring each scene brilliantly to life. Two of the best loved illuminated attractions are the 300-foot long nativity scene and the 500-foot long awe-inspiring drive through the “Tunnel of Lights.”

Local businesses sponsor many of these light displays and they are carefully put together one by one and each bulb is checked and placed to ensure that your time at BLORA is merry and bright. Another nchanting and fun part of Nature in Lights is Santa’s Village. Located along the route at the Live Oak Pavilion, visitors can indulge their sweet tooth with fresh homemade cookies and hot chocolate filled with comfort in every sip on these chilly Texas nights. The night wouldn’t be complete without a stroll through the charming shopping area where you can find holiday craft vendors and other happy holiday makers. Santa Clause himself awaits your arrival for that traditional holiday photo, the perfect keepsake to preserve your memory. Santa’s Village runs Friday through Sunday Nov. 20-22 and Nov. 26 – Dec. 13. Then nightly Dec 17 – 24, Sunday - Saturday and open on Thanksgiving. Nature in Lights is proudly hosted by Fort Hood’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. It is recommended to come and

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see the magic early in the season, early in the week and early in the evening to find a shorter line at the gate. Nature in Lights is open from November 20 to January 3 from 5:30 pm to 11pm. Visitors can receive the 2nd edition collectible Nature in Lights Ornament, Monday through Wednesday. The ornaments will be available while supplies last. November 20 - December 9, visitors can enter for your chance to win a Camping Package. Nature in Lights is carefully designed not only to recapture the magic of the holiday season but it’s a sure bet to brighten the lives of friends and Family, both young and young at heart. Gate fees range from $5 per personal vehicle to $40 for a 47 passenger van or larger bus. Make your plans this year to experience the majesty of Nature in Lights whether it’s your first visit or your 13th pilgrimage, be prepared to be dazzled by Central Texas’ largest holiday light display and an evening you will never forget.For more information: www.hoodmwr.com or 254-287-2523 for details & directions. s

Enchanted Evening:Legends Pub• Free Pool tables• Free Darts• Flat panel TV’s24th St. at Tank Destroyer Blvd.254-532-9324

Backbone NCO Lounge• Free Pool tables• DJ every Friday• Flat panel TV’s• NFL Sunday Ticket Viewing 11:30am - 8pmPhantom Warrior CenterBldg. 194 – 37th St.254-532-5073

Patton’s Inn• Play some cards• Throw some bones• Free pool tablesOld Ironsides Ave. & 21st St.Bldg. 9212254-287-8484

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Army Substance Abuse Program Bldg Map PhoneASAP Control Office 2241 27 287-33098Travel / Museums Casa Blanca Travel 4930 12 285-2090Information, Ticketing & Registration 136 42 287-73101st Cav Museum 2218 45 287-36264ID Museum 419 55 287-3715

Child Development Centers Bldg Map PhoneCentral Registration 283 76 287-8029Clear Creek Child Development Ctr. 4819 9 288-5222Comanche Child Development Ctr. 52024 2 287-4848Fort Hood Child Development Ctr. 113 40a 287-6037Chaffee Child Development Ctr. 198 40b 287-4749Child Development Services, Admin 121 43 288-3196Family Readiness Centers Oveta Culp Hobby SFRC 18000 73 287-6069Soldier & Family Assistance Center 36042 75 286-57681CD Center 37007 15 286-6284/62853rd Signal Brigade Center 4475 22 285-54114ID Center 9409 61 289-9525

Fort Hood Lodging Bldg Map PhonePoxon Guest House 111 38 532-2100Keith Ware Hall Reservations Desk 36006 24 532-8233Information / Assistance ProgramsRelocation Assistance Program 121 43 287-4471Volunteer Services 16005 44 287-8657Abuse Hotline 121 43 287-CARe (2273)Army Community Service 121 43 287-4ACSArmy emergency Relief 121 43 288-5003Army Family Team Building 16005 44 286-6600Community Life Program 1001 25 618-7720Consumer Affairs 121 43 287-CITY (2489) Financial Readiness Program 121 43 288-2862Food Program 121 43 287-7130Loan Closet 121 43 287-8595Mobilization & Deployment (ACS) 16005 44 288-2794 Visitor’s Control Center 69012 39 287-9909Library Services Casey Memorial Library Circulation Desk 3202 18 287-4921Library Overdue Section 3202 18 287-4878Library Reference Section 3202 18 287-5202

Lounges & Restaurants Bldg Map PhoneLegends Pub 5782 54 532-9324Patton’s Inn (Lounge) 9212 57 287-8484Club Hood 5764 54 287-5215Phantom Warrior Center 194 48 287-5215 Backbone NCO Lounge 194 48 532-5073Courses of Clear Creek Snack Bar 52381 5 287-4130Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Strike Zone/Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 287-2434 Outdoor Recreation Activities Belton Lake Outdoor Rec Area (BLORA) NAF 126 72 287-4907BLORA Boat Dock NAF 155 72 287-6073BLORA Reservation Office NAF 126 72 287-2523BLORA Sierra Beach 20140 72 287-6644Courses of Clear Creek 52381 5 287-4130equipment Checkout Center 4930 12 287-4126Hunt & Saddle Club 1937 34 532-4552Hunt Control Office 1941 34 287-5847Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Skeet Range 1937 34 532-4552West Fort Hood Travel Camp 70004 66 288-9926Bronco Youth Skate Park 6602 51 288-3770ATV Park Area 111 532-4552

Chapels Bldg Map PhoneComanche Chapel 52024 1 287-0469Iron Horse Chapel 37012 13 287-40341 Cav Memorial Chapel 31001 17 287-0469Red Team Chapel 24008 31 287-4034Spiritual Fitness Center 12012 47 286-56784th ID Memorial Chapel 10041 56 287-749419 Street Chapel 9406 62 288-749413th SC(e) Chapel 39010 20 287-1391Historical Old Post Chapel 53 37 288-6545West Fort Hood Chapel 91074 68 288-9442

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Recreational Activities Bldg Map PhoneApache Arts & Crafts Center 2337 30 287-0343Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 287-3424Community events Center (Bingo) 50012 7 532-9253Sprocket Auto Crafts 9138 58 287-2725School Age Services (SAS Sites) Clark elementary School 51600 6 288-6310Clear Creek elementary School 4800 8 554-3667Duncan elementary School 52802 4 287-4362Montague elementary School 84001 70 539-8695Venable elementary School 60160 53 523-4217Walker / Meadows Site 85018 64 287-7950Sports & Fitness Programs Competitive Sports Info 23005 29 287-3622Aerobics & Skating 324 49 287-5623Intramural Sports 23005 29 287-3622Hood Stadium 4652 23 287-6987Varsity Sports 23005 29 285-5459Youth Sports 6602 51 288-3770

Child Development Centers Bldg Map PhoneCentral Registration 283 76 287-8029Clear Creek Child Development Ctr. 4819 9 288-5222Comanche Child Development Ctr. 52024 2 287-4848Fort Hood Child Development Ctr. 113 40a 287-6037Chaffee Child Development Ctr. 198 40b 287-4749Child Development Services, Admin 121 43 288-3196Family Readiness Centers Oveta Culp Hobby SFRC 18000 73 287-6069Soldier & Family Assistance Center 36042 75 286-57681CD Center 37007 15 286-6284/62853rd Signal Brigade Center 4475 22 285-54114ID Center 9409 61 289-9525

Family Services Bldg Map Phoneemployment Readiness Branch 284 76 286-6684Training Facility 121 43 287-6070exceptional Family Member Prog. 121 43 287-6070Family Advocacy 76020 71 286-6774 Family Advocacy New Parent Support 284 76 287-2286 Program 4+ Family Advocacy New Parent Support 284 76 287-2286 Program 0-3 Family Member employment 4220 21 288-2089Assistance Program Family Child Care 121 43 287-5448 Youth & School Age Services, Admin 121 43 287-8436Supplemental Programs & Services 121 43 287-8029Information & Referral 121 43 287-2214School Liaison 121 43 288-7946SKIeSUnlimited Academy 121 43 287-4592

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Fitness Centers Bldg Map PhoneAbrams Physical Fitness Ctr. 23001 29 287-2016Burba Physical Fitness Ctr. 9301 60 287-8297Harvey Physical Fitness Ctr. 31006 16 287-7098Iron Horse Physical Fitness Ctr. 37017 14 287-4380Kieschnick Physical Fitness Ctr. 39008 19 287-5493Grey Wolf Physical Fitness Ctr. 24006 32 287-7465Starker Physical Fitness Ctr. 87010 63 287-9639Wellness Center / Resiliency Campus 12018 46 287-5586West Fort Hood Physical Fitness Ctr. 91068 69 553-2010

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very year I look forward to the holidays to spend time with Family and eat my mother’s delicious cooking. Since joining the military life, I’ve come to realize that it isn’t always

possible to travel home for the holidays and enjoy these things. Club Hood understands that Soldiers and Families often need a place to enjoy a home-style holiday meal. This holiday season make Club Hood your first choice for fine dining. Club Hood will feature a scrumptious Thanksgiving meal complete with all your holiday favorites on Thursday, November 26. The menu consists of roasted turkey, honey baked ham,

steamship round of beef, peel and eat shrimp, mashed potatoes with gravy, candied yams, cornbread dressing,

green beans, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, a salad bar and more pies, pastries and cobblers than

you’ll know what to do with! There are two time options for the Thanksgiving

meal, 11am-12:30pm or 1:30-3:30pm. The cost is $18.95 for adults, $5.95 for children 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. Also join Club Hood on December 6 for a special Holiday themed Sunday Brunch. Hopefully you are not on the naughty list this year, because Santa Claus will be on hand for pictures and for children (or adults) to make special gift requests. The special Holiday themed brunch will feature a menu of Cornish hens, pork tenderloin, apple stuffing, baked yams, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and a carving station of turkey, ham and beef. Also, enjoy a traditional breakfast buffet including a made to order omelet and waffle station, golden pancakes, fluffy


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scrambled eggs, creamed beef, hot biscuits, sausage, crispy bacon, hot and cold bakery items and lastly the grand dessert buffet, offering the sweetest temptations! Brunch includes mimosas, iced tea, milk and orange juice. S u n d a y B r u n c h i s served from 11am - 2pm. The cost is $16.95 for adults, $5.95 for children 5 - 12 and free for children 4 and under. For all Club Hood dining, limited seating is available so do not hesitate to make reservations. This is a special experience not to be missed. Club Hood is located at 24th Street and Tank Destroyer Boulevard, Building 5764, near the East Gate. Club dining is open to the public. For reservations and more information, phone Club Hood at 254-532-5329. s

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Outreach

he Army offers many great resources to Soldiers and Families in an effort to make coping with military life a little easier.

Education, relocation, parenting, stress - you name it - Mili-tary OneSource is available to help you with just about any need. Free services include counseling, budget planning, emergency child care and more. Also, through Military OneSource, you are able to obtain free copies of books, CDs, DVDs and other materials. Take advantage of online support resources including message board communities, webinars and newsletters. Military One-Source is provided by the Department of Defense for Active-Duty, Guard and Reserve service members and their Families. To access these great resources and find out more information, visit www.militaryonesource.com. Also, Fort Hood’s Army Community Service is a great place to receive more information about Military OneSource benefits. Visit ACS in the Rivers Building, Bldg 121, on 761st Tank Battalion Avenue and T.J. Mills Boulevard. Another equally valuable service to the Army community is the Army Family Covenant. The covenant represents the Army’s continuing efforts to provide Soldiers and Families a quality of life commensurate with their service. The covenant is committed to building partnerships that support strength, resiliency and readiness. The mission is built around the idea that the strength of our Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families. The Army Family Covenant officially launched in 2007, but this upcom-ing year a renewed focus has been put on achieving its mission. The Great Place is re-launching efforts to reignite the fire of support behind the Fort Hood community as LTG Robert W. Cone signs the Army Family Covenant November 20 at 12 pm at Club Hood. The covenant brings many great benefits to Soldiers and Families from free child care and children’s programs to training and counseling to free entertainment and activities. Over the course of the next year, keep a look out for the “G.O.O.F. Off” campaign, aimed at making it easier for Soldiers and Families to “Get Out On Fort Hood”. This campaign will include free and reduced prices at Fort Hood facilities, workshops and training and more. Our mission is to make the Great Place greater and the Army Family Covenant is a key part of this effort. s

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Did you know that caring for children in on-post housing without certification is un-authorized? Caring for children other than your own can lead to you losing your govern-ment quarters. You must be a certified child care provider!

There are benefits to becoming certified:•You and your home are insured•You have background clearances•You will receive the required training, i.e., CPR, First Aid•You will be trained to work with special needs children•You can earn an extra income in your home (program will pay you subsidized fees)

For more information, call Family Child Care Office at 254-287-5448 or stop by the Rivers Building,Bldg 121, Room 137, located on 761st Tank Battalion Ave, across the street from the Mega Food Court.

G.O.O.F.OFF ON USGet Out On Fort Hood

he weather is getting colder and there are far

less outdoor activities to enjoy. But, who says the fun has to stop when summer disappears? Fort Hood of-fers an array of activities making it that time of the year to “Get Out On Fort Hood!” Now is the time to find

out how to G.O.O.F. Off on us! Phantom Warrior Lanes, located on

Clear Creek Road and Santa Fe Avenue, is a great place to enjoy state-of-the-art bowl-ing. Take advantage of the $1 discount per person/game (limited to three games), every-day of the week! $1 off definitely goes a long way if you are a devoted bowler! Phantom Warrior Lanes also hosts exciting Family events and bowling league competitions. For more information, call 254-287-3424. Bookworms can swim into the sea of resources at the Casey Memorial Li-brary. Spend a relaxing day getting lost in books with the reading program, and get acquainted with all that the library has to offer! Casey Memorial Li-brary is located on 72nd Street and 761st Tank Battalion Avenue, Bldg. 3202. For more information, call 254-287-4921. Fort Hood’s Child, Youth &

School Services has offers that can’t be beat. How often will you come across 16 hours of FREE respite care? Skip

child registration fees and see how you can qualify for 20% off child care! Child, Youth & School Services also offers exciting classes through SKIESUnlimited, youth sports, Youth HIRED! and the Edge Program! Those yearning to be outdoors in the cooler breeze can still enjoy outdoor ac-tivities with awesome deals. Spend the day at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area mountain biking, hiking, camping and more! Admission at the gate is free for all authorized FMWR users with a valid military or civilian I.D. For more in-formation, call 254-287-2523. Golfing is a sport that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Tee off at The Cours-es of Clear Creek, all day Monday - Friday with FREE nine-holes of golf! Can’t take advantage of the free golf during the week? Swing by Saturday and Sunday af-ter 5 p.m.! The Courses of Clear Creek is nestled among the hills of Central Texas and offers a private country club atmo-sphere without the annoying expense of membership fees. Take advantage of our free nine-holes and discover your swing-ing techniques! For more information, call 254-287-4130. G.O.O.F. Off on us every day of the week! There are plenty of exciting ac-tivities to take advantage of here at the Great Place. For more ideas on how you can get out on Fort Hood, visit www.hoodmwr.com. s


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sst, AFTB is still around and still connect ing Families to the Army, one class at a time.

Fort Hood Army Community Service, Army Fam-ily Team Building is the place to find answers to the many questions about resources, information and opportunities for connectivity and personal growth. Army Family Team Building will celebrate its 15th Birthday this year, and more than ever it continues to meet the ever growing and changing needs of our Army and our local communities. It is the link that connects Family Members to the Army. Through the years, AFTB has changed the lives of individuals and lessened the burden of those learn-ing to adjust to Army life. It empowers Families by giving them the tools to be self-sufficient and better prepared for day-to-day military living. Very rarely, will you run into a military spouse who has been around the Army for more than 5 years who has not in some way been involved with AFTB. Before AFTB, many Family Members had to learn the Army by trial and error, but AFTB has taken the guess work and uncertainty out of Army life. Through many growing pains, we have evolved to be the successful link that we are today.

Army Family Team Building provides an oppor-

tunity to get more involved with the Army com-

munity; to learn more and connect with spouses.

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There is something in AFTB for all mem-bers of the Army Family. For Soldiers looking to acquire promotion points, AFTB classes are included in the eligible Army Personnel and Family courses. Family Members, whether they have been in the Army for 10 days or 10 or more years, acquire a wealth of knowledge and skills. Of course there is always the op-portunity to network. Level I is comprised of the basics; pretty much what you must know to make life within the Army easier. Level II has some great info on leadership skills; it’s really great for FRG lead-ers, housing community mayors, etc. Level III is what I like to think of as life skills; it enhances professional growth. Keep in mind – all classes are offered for free, and for anyone interested in becoming an AFTB instructor we have training for that as well. Also, to help meet the requirements of our great diverse community – these courses are of-fered in Spanish. There are a lot of challenges that Army Fami-lies face…just remember, AFTB is still around connecting you to the Army! Come join us on Wednesday, December 16 at Lane Volunteer Center from 11:00-1:30 pm as we spotlight this program in celebration of AFTB’s Birthday. For additional information, please call 254-286-6600. The AFTB office is located in Bldg 16005, on the corner of T.J. Mills and Old Ironsides. s

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Child, Youth&SchoolServices


by Ashley Holladay

Child, Youth & School ServicesPresents:The 4th Annual Victorian TeaDecember 8, 5 – 6:30 pmPhantom Warrior CenterOpen to the PublicFree

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T he holiday season is upon us and that means hectic schedules, lots of er-rands and a to-do list a mile long. With

all the commotion going on around us, it’s important to take the time to do something as a Family and reconnect.

On Tuesday, December 8, Child, Youth & School Services will be hosting its 4th Annual Victorian Tea for the Families of Fort Hood. In the past, it has been a very successful event with an average attendance of 300 people.

This year the tea will take place in the ball-room of the Phantom Warrior Center, Bldg. 194, on 37th Street. It will be a social and elegant gathering that is designed to help youth and their Families wind down during the hectic holiday season. Best of all, the Victorian Tea is free and open to all service members and their Families. All ages are welcome so bring the whole Family!

Looking for an excuse to play dress up? The Victorian Tea is the perfect opportunity to have some fun and pretend like you’re back in the Victorian era. Participants are encour-aged to dress in Sunday best clothes and get creative with the Victorian theme by adding some gloves, a fancy hat or whatever you think fits the bill! Last year there were quite a few little Victorian ladies and gentlemen who made their appearance!

The tea will begin at 5 pm and tea, of course, will be served. There will also be light finger foods for snacking. The agenda for the evening includes a Victorian fashion show, traditional tea readings, guest speakers and much more.

The evening is sure to be a lot of education-al fun and a great opportunity for some parent-child bonding. Put down to to-do list, take a breath and bring your Family to the Victorian Tea on December 8. s

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s your teen complaining of boredom? Are you concerned they aren’t involved in enough ac-tivities? Does your teen constantly need some-

thing to do? If you answered “yes” to any of the previ-ous questions, we have an answer for you. Here at the “Great Place,” we offer three youth centers where your teens can release stored up energy by being involved in various activities, events and projects. Comanche, High Chaparral and Bronco Youth Cen-ters are sure to keep your teen on the go. Whether your teen is interested in special interest clubs and social ac-tivities or game rooms and sports, the youth centers are dedicated to supporting their needs. Services at our youth centers include computer labs,

leadership guidance, special interest clubs, teen spon-sorship, workforce preparation, educational assistance, USDA snacks and much more. We are dedicated to of-fering age-appropriate options for our youth to foster their growth and development at our youth centers. Do not delay, stop by and visit one of our centers to-day. Don’t keep your teen waiting to explore all the fun. The youth centers are open to children of Active-Duty Soldiers and Families, Airmen, reservists, military retir-ees and their Families and DoD civilian employees and one guest. For more information on Fort Hood Youth Centers please visit www.hoodmwr.com/cys_youth-services or call one of the youth centers. s

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by Jade Coleman


Veterans

eing part of the military, Veteran’s Day has a special meaning to all of us at the

“Great Place.” Celebrated yearly on November 11 the federal holiday is the designated national holiday set aside to recognize the sacrifices made daily by our country’s brave service members, though we admire our Soldiers every day at Fort Hood. This great day has been celebrated nationwide since 1919, when President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed the holiday. Also referred to as Armistice Day, President Wilson said, “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice...”. President Wilson was referring to World War I, which just ended at the time, but this statement holds true today as thousands of our Soldiers- many from Fort Hood- are serving our country, fighting another war. This Veteran’s Day pay your respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country by giving their life in defense of this great nation. From all of us at FMWR, thank you to the brave service men and women - and their Families – that have protected our lands’ freedom! s

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Thank You, Veterans

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Nov 20 - 22, Fri - Sun,Nov 26 - Dec 13, Thurs - Sun, Dec 17 - Dec 24, Nightly,Open Thanksgiving

Gate Fees:Car, Mini-Van & Pick-Up - $515 – Passenger Van, Limos & RVs - $15 24 – Passenger Van - $25 47 – Passenger Van or Larger Bus - $40

Santa’s Village:

• Seasonal Crafts & Wares• Photos with Santa• Homemade Cookies• Hot Chocolate and More

Killeen Evening Lions Club

AAFESACE Fence Ashford HomesBlackhawk ManagementCentral Texas CollegeCleo Bay HondaCoca-Cola Cove Leader PressEMBARQEquipment DepotFreedom FurnitureHeart of Texas Federal Credit UnionJack Hilliard DistributingKilleen ISDLamar Outdoor AdvertisingNami Japanese Hibachi, Sushi & BarOak Farms DairyQuality Paint & BodyTarleton State UniversityTemple Bottling CompanyTemple CollegeUnited RentalsWestern Insurance

Experience the splendor Monday-Wednesday evenings and receive the 2nd edition collectible Nature in Lights Ornament. *While supplies last*

Open to the PublicDuring Nov 20 - Dec 9 Enter for your chance to win One of Two Camping Packages at BLORADrawing Held Dec 10, only one entry per vehicle per visit.

www.hoodmwr.com or 254- 287-2523 for details & directions

Individuals requiring accommodations due to disability, should contact the park office two weeks prior to the event at 287-4907.

*All pricing is subject to changeSponsorship does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Army or Fort Hood.

World Financeand Tax Service

Personal Credit and Tax Service

Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area • BLORANov 20 - Jan 35:30 - 11 pm nightly

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