Medicine Warrior Weekly News

November 10, 2011 In this issue:

You can now click on the links below to take you to each section
Section 1- For Your Information Section 2- Sports/Fitness/Wellness Section 3- Employment/Scholarship Opportunities Section 4- JBLM Community Events Section 5- Kids and Parenting Events Section 6- Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Section 7- Special Needs/EFMP Section 8- Deployment Section 9- Trainings, Briefings, Certifications Section 10- Religious Activities Section 11- Safety Section 12- AAFES- Movies and more Section 13- Madigan Healthcare System Section 14- Financial Matters Section 15- Helpful Websites

**The Medicine Warrior Weekly News is an authorized unofficial unit information source published for the Soldiers and Families of the 56th MMB. There is no U.S. Government endorsement of any commercial sponsor. Although the information in the issue is current at the time of publication, activities and events are subject to change. Please contact the activity listing for confirmation.**

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LIGGETT AVE ON JBLM MAIN CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION- Public Works has shut down Liggett Avenue between Division and 12th Streets for 45 days of construction. The closure includes the intersection of Liggett and Division, but 12th Street and the intersection at Liggett and 12th will remain open. Parking areas along that length of Liggett Avenue will be blocked. Most of the parking areas have access from other directions, but parking will be blocked completely in front of and west of McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center and across the street from I Corps Headquarters, Building 2025. Parking for McVeigh will be in the rear and on the north side of Liggett, which can be accessed from Pendleton. While Liggett is under construction, the contractor is required to provide access from the parking area north of Liggett to McVeigh at, or near the location of the current McVeigh crosswalk VETERANS DAY MEALS-Check out this website for Veterans Day Appreciation meals and discounts http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/ Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL)- SCAADL was authorized by the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act. This special monthly compensation is for our Soldiers who incur a permanent catastrophic injury or illness. CAADL helps offset the loss of income by a primary caregiver who provides non-medical care, support, and assistance for the Soldier. Check with your rear detachment command or commander for more information. JBLM SERVICE MEMBERS NEEDS AND PREFERANCE SURVEY- JBLM and surrounding communities need your feedback to improve services. The short 5 minute survey will provide them with critical information about your preferences in housing, driving habits, shopping and recreation needs, and other useful data. Only one survey needs to be completed per household. Prizes will be given to randomly selected participants! Please go to www.jblmsurvey.com to complete the survey. CYSS SURVEY- Help MWR bring more quality programs & services to your family -- go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/VQLJXG5 and fill out the CYSS survey. Complete the survey by midnight Sat, Oct. 29 & you'll be entered to win a family membership to the Children's Museum. FORCE PROTECTION- Force protection conditions for Joint Base Lewis-McChord are now posted on the JBLM public website at http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/ This will allow commanders to keep their Soldiers, Airmen, DOD civilians and Family members aware of the current FPCON to raise security awareness. The FPCON can be raised in the event of a specific threat to the installation or upon direction of higher headquarters. For current FPCON implementing instructions visit the Protection Division website at https://ft.lewis.army.mil/fpat/. For questions contact JBLM ATO/Protection Division Chief Thomas R. Rudd, mailto:thomas.r.rudd@conus.army.mil at 966-9614/677-9752 or JBLM Protection Division deputy chief. ONLINE PHOTO CONTEST- All ages are invited to submit photos of your original photography, digital art, two-dimensional art and three-dimensional crafts for viewing online at the 2012 Air Force Arts & Crafts Digital Gallery. Categories are grouped by age and division. Each participant Page 2

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can submit up to three entries per category. Pick up your entry forms and rules at the McChord Arts & Crafts Center, Building 1121, Barnes Boulevard at McChord Field. Entries must be submitted no later than Dec. 27. For details, call 982-6726. ICE COMMENTS- Do you have a complaint, or complement about services received on JBLM? Please voice your concerns through the Interactive Customer Evaluation comment system. Let your voice be heard! Visit http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site_id=957 STRESS HELP- We all feel day-to-day stress. The TRICARE Assistance Program is confidential, easy to use and there when you need it. Visit their website or call to get started www.triwest.com/OnlineCare 1-888-874-9378.

SPORTS/FITNESS/WELLNESS
1. PASSPORT TO WELLNESS PROGRAM- Pick up your "Passport to Wellness" at Health Promotion and Wellness Centers - at McChord Field HAWC (Building 726, Fitness Center Annex) & Wilson Sports & Fitness Center (Building 11596, Lewis North). Participate in more than 40 eligible classes, programs & activities for stamps, redeemable for rewards & entries in the Grand Prize raffle! Info:http://www.nwguardian.com/2011/09/29/11195/program-issues-health-passports.html UPCOMING JBLM RACES- Turkey Trot 10K Run & 5K Walk, Saturday, 19 November 2011. Help us welcome in the holiday season. Come and participate by walking, trotting or running the 5K & 10K course, or roll on the 10K inline skate course. Give yourself the ultimate challenge and run the very flat and fast routes and strive for a personal best. Register by noon Tuesday, November 8, 2011 to guarantee a shirt and JBLM access pass. Registration deadline is Thursday, November 15, 2011 - without having guarantee for shirt and access pass. 2K, 5K & 10K Santa Scamper & Reindeer Dash, December 10, 2011 Dress up in your favorite holiday outfit to welcome Santa to this fun and exciting holiday event. Enjoy the sce3nic surroundings of Eagles Pride Golf Course while you run the cart paths and trails alongside fairways, greens and through the woods. Be on the lookout for reindeer. A special 2K Reindeer dash course is sure to challenge children ages 4-9 years. Register by noon Tuesday, Novembr 29, 2011 to guarantee a shirt and access pass. Registration deadline is Thursday, December 6, 2011 without guarantee for shirt and access pass. ROLLERSKATING ON JBLM- Did you know that JBLM has its very own, state of the art Roller Rink? The AFC Arena is located adjacent to the Bowling alley and splash park, on Liggett Ave. They offer skating sessions every day of the week at reasonable prices. There is a coffee shop, FREE Wi-Fi, snack bar. They offer a variety of sessions for all ages. They also allow birthday parties, FRG meetings, and unit functions. Visit their site for prices and hours at http://www.jblmmwr.com/skating.html

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EMPLOYMENT, VOLUNTEERING and SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

1. SPOUSES EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP- Thursdays, 10:00am 11:30am at Airman Family Readiness Annex, Bldg 551, McChord Field (across from Shoppette) They assist in the employment process. To sign-up or for more questions, call 253-982-2695 BECOME A FOSTER PARENT-The JBLM Foster Parent Recruitment Project is a group that has formed on JBLM to address the needs of military foster children. The group is helping advertise the need for military-connected foster homes, both on the installation and in the surrounding communities. Interested families can get licensed if they plan to remain in the JBLM area for as little as one year. By choosing to become a foster parent, they can help these children to live in the familiar military environment, continue to attend their home school and continue their medical care at from Madigan Healthcare System. For more information on this initiative, or to receive information on how to become a licensed foster parent, please contact Sandi Vest at the CAFAC at Sandra.vest@us.army.mil STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Lewis Main Commissary is looking for motivated, customer oriented, dependable students to join our commissary team. To be considered students must be: at least 16 years old, in high school or enrolled in college part-time (6 credits minimum), must have a GPA of 2.0 or better. Applications are available at the Lewis Main Commissary customer service desk. for more information call 253-966-8456 or 253-966-8472. MEALS NEEDED FOR THE FISHER HOUSE- Volunteers with cooking skills needed. Looking for a volunteer activity for your Family Readiness Group, Unit, Organization or family? Why not volunteer to provide a meal to the JBLM Fisher House and its guests? For more information and guidelines, call the volunteer JBLM Fisher House Meal Coordinator at 253-966-1557 General Info: The Fisher House is a home away from home for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. Meals do not need to meet dietary restrictions, though should be balanced with protein, vegetable, bread, and dessertunique meals encouraged! Donors should anticipate serving 10-14 people. Donors can prepare meals in the Fisher Houses kitchen. If time is an issue, donors can de-liver meals ready to serve as long as they are properly sealed and labeled. Meals can be donated any day of the week year round. ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS NEEDED- The McChord Community Center is looking for Arts & Crafts Vendors for their Holiday Bazaar Dec. 1 (set up in morning; bazaar lasts to 5 p.m.) If you have holiday items to sell, rent a table or space! Call 253-982-0718/0719 for details. VOLUNTEER FOR QUILTS FOR KIDS to make comfort quilts for children having difficulties with parents deployments. THURSDAYS, 4:306:30PM Grandstaff Library Bldg. 2109, 10th & Pendleton. For more information, call 253-966-1320 or email lewisdmwrflls@conus.army.mil . BE A YOUTH SPORTS COACH!- The JBLM Youth Sports Program needs you. The hours you earn volunteering could lead to promotion points and awards. In order to coach or assist a team with JBLM Child, Youth & School Services, a background check and coachs certification training is mandatory. Sports fee credits are available for both coaches and assistant coaches. For more

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information, stop by the CYSS Sports Office or call 253-967-2405 (Lewis) or 253-982-3432 (McChord Field). HEROES AT HOME II- JBLM has an exciting new program for all active duty military spouses assigned to JBLM after 2005. To be eligible the spouse must be dislocated from a job or underemployed. They provide tuition assistance, funding for books or childcare, career counseling, educational planning, resume building, interview preparation. To take advantage of this wonderful opportunity call 253-966-7366 or 360-570-4271 or visit the Stone Education Center on Lewis Main. For information visit www.heroesathome2.com. Dont delay they need you enrolled by October!

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JOIN THE LEWIS COMMUNITY SPOUSES CLUB- Want to meet new people, or get involved more? Join the Lewis Community Spouses Club. This organization is open to ALL ranks and holds monthly luncheons and events. Visit their website for the events calendar, and more information. You can join the club right online! http://jblmlcsc.org/ LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY TOUR- Army Entertainment presents the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Tour on Sat. November 12 at 7pm at the Nelson Recreation Center on Lewis Main. Open to 18 and older, seating is first come first served. The tour features Danny Cho from Mad TV, Pair of Nuts, and hosted by Cerrome from BET. Call 253-967-2539 for more info. USO EVENT- Join the USOPSA for a night to remember at the Museum of Flight, Thursday, November 17. They will be honoring service members, their families and celebrating the USOPSAs 45 years in providing support to the worlds bravest. Visit usopsa.org to view invitation and sponsorship details. DATE NIGHT AT THE SYMPHONY-A FREE night out at the Seattle Symphony including transportation and tickets to hear Leila Josefowicz performing Knussens violin concerto. Sign up at the McChord Community Center, BLDG 700 or call 253-982-0718 by November 14. The event is limited to only 20 people. JBLM McChord Library is having a contest. Can you "Spot the Spot"? Come to McChord Library (bldg. 851 Lincoln Blvd., ground floor, McChord Field) anytime in November and see if you can name where the pictures were taken. Whoever gets the most right wins a prize. Call 253-9823454 for details. The Lewis Community Spouses Club Holiday Tour of Homes- Get a glimpse of Christmas past as you stroll JBLM. The tour begins at the LCSC Cottage with vendors on site for your shopping needs. Ticket cost $10 in advance and $12 the day of the tour. The event occurs Saturday, December 3, 2011 4-8p.m. and Sunday, December 4, 1-5 p.m. For more information call 360-9608293. POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE- Fun family event! Sat, November 26, 4pm 9pm Cost: $30 per adult and $20 per child. Sign-up no later than Nov. 18. Seating is limited. Van departs JBLM-McChord Field community center parking lot at 4 p.m. For more information call 253-982-0718. ANNUAL JBLM MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION WEEK ACTIVITIESNov. 28, 1 - 2 p.m. Cookie Social, McChord Field Exchange Nov. 29, 3 - 4 p.m. Page 5

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Cookie Social, Lewis-Main Teen Zone Nov. 30, 1 - 2 p.m. Cookie Social, Waller Hall Dec. 2, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Trip to Americas Largest Christmas Bazaar Call 253-967-9496 to reserve your spot beginning Nov. 18. Dec. 7, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Family Treasure Hunt winners announced at the Holiday Tree Lighting Reception, Army Family Covenant Arena (skating rink) LIBRARY EVENTS- The JBLM library system has a large variety of fun events and services for all ages. For information on their entire services visit www.jblmmwr.com/libraries for more information. Story times- Head to the book patch library, located in the Grandstaff Library on Lewis Main, every Wednesday at 10:30 for story time. McChord Library also offers story time on Thursdays at 11am and 3 pm.

KIDS and PARENTING ACTIVITIES

1. TEEN ZONE HAIL/FAREWELL- Come one, come all! Teens, celebrate this months birthdays, meet new youth and say farewell to those moving at the Friday, Nov. 18 Hail and Farewell plus registration drive event at the Lewis Main Teen Zone. The fun starts at 3:30 p.m. Bring a first time guest to the event teens can register themselves with CYS Services (parents, well verify everything with you first). Self-registration begins Tuesday, Nov. 1st. BABY PLAY GROUP- This group is restarting at the Escape Zone at McChord Field! This drop- in group for babies newborn up to age 1 offers bonding activities, age appropriate toys and opportunity for parents to learn about infant development. Thursdays from 1-2:30 pm. If more information is needed, call Janet Roller at 360-628-1229, or just come on by and have fun! UPCOMING SPORTS REGISTRATION- Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.) You will need: a full CYSS registration on file and a sports physical that is current through the entire sports season - sports physicals are updated annually. For a full CYSS registration, please bring current shot record, Military, DOD, or Contract ID card, three emergency contacts, and a sports physical. For more information call: 253-967-CYSS. Upcoming sports opportunities include: -CYSS Start Smart Camp Registration Starts Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011 CYSS Start Smart Camp registration starts today and runs through Dec. 19. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. Cost: $20. Camp dates: Dec. 20 - 22. Times: 10 - 11:30 a.m. -CYSS Volleyball Camp Registration Starts Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011 CYSS Volleyball Camp Registration starts today and runs through Dec. 19. Ages: 9 - 15 yrs. Cost: $25. Dates: Dec. 20 - 22. Times: 1 - 2:30 p.m. Medicine Warrior Weekly News 11-10-2011 Page 6

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-CYSS Flag Football Camp Registration Starts Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011 CYSS Flag Football Camp registration starts today and runs through Dec. 19. Ages: 5 - 15 yrs. Cost: $25. -Special Olympics Basketball- Register for Special Olympics basketball for ages 8-18 through Nov. 25 at either Parent Central location or through WebTrac online at JBLMmwr.com 4. CLARKMOOR HOURLY CENTER NEW HOURS- The hourly care center on JBLM has added two evenings per week to accommodate families. As of Nov 1, 2011 the JBLM- CYSS Clarkmoor Hourly Care Center will be open Mon 0730-1800 Tues 0730-2100 Wed 0730-1800 Thurs 0730-1800 Fri 0730-2200 Sat 0900-1700 The Clarkmoor Hourly Care Center is Building # 2094 Bitar Ave.You may make reservations up to four weeks in advance. Call 966-CYSS (2977) or go online to JBLMmwr.com/cys, and click on WebTrac. For same-day reservations or changes call the center directly at 966-2490/2491.To verify your reservation you can call either number above. 5. ESCAPE ZONE HOURS- The Escape Zone at McChord Field is extending its hours to Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. The Escape Zone offers a place to parents and their children 5 and younger to learn and play together. The Escape Zone is in Building 841 on Fairway Road. For information, call 982-8590/2695. DONATE TO THE NEEDY- JBLM Teens will be collecting toys, food, baby blankets & formula through Nov. 21 as part of their Keystone Club's celebration of National Family Week. Donation bins will be located inside the Teen Zone & items will be distributed by the teens to families in need in the community. FREE TENNIS MEMBERSHIP FOR MILITARY KIDS- The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced it is offering free one-year USTA Junior Memberships to all children ages ten years and younger that are new to the USTA. Children of active duty military, National Guard, Reservists and Veterans are invited to take advantage of this membership promotion, which launched earlier this year. The offer is open to all first-time junior members now until 31 December 2011. Junior memberships regularly cost $19. To join the USTA and receive the free membership, new junior members in military families can sign up by one of the following ways: using source code- RIBBONU10; calling USTA Membership Services at 1-800-990-8782; or visiting USTA Membership Services online at http://www.usta.com/membership BABYSITTER WEBSITE- Through a partnership with DOD, sittercity.com offers a free membership for military personnel. This site gives you access to babysitters, nannies, housekeepers, pet care, tutors, senior care. You can access background checks, references, provider profiles, and reviews from other military parents on this site. To take advantage of this wonderful offer visit www.sittercity.com/dod. ONLINE PROGRAM FOR MILITARY CHILDREN- The Student Online Achievement Resource Program (SOAR) is a free online program that helps parents play an active role in their childrens education. SOAR which currently has more than 60,000 users was designed for military families worldwide and it offers tips for parents to assist their children. SOAR maintains assessments aligned to different state standards in order to help make transitioning from one school system to Page 7

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another less complicated. For more information or to sign up, visit the SOAR website at: http://www.soarathome.com/. To learn more about this article, please go to: http://www.military.com/military-report/online-program-for-military-children 10. YOUTH RESILENCY ACADEMY- Youth Resiliency Academy is designed to create a network of informed teens who are better prepared and motivated to respond more positively to adversity and successfully overcome the challenges faced by today's military Family. Courses included in the Academy include: "Bullying, Peer pressure", "Teen Communications", "Dating and Abuse don't go together", Youth transitioning to the new norm", "Spiritual Resiliency" and "Money Matters". Workshop is held at ACS/Waller Hall, Bldg. 2140, Rm. 400 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to register call 253-967-9977. The next academy will be held November 19, 2011. 11. FREE BABYSITTING COURSE!- Certified Babysitting Course for teens are at no cost for ages 12 and older. Fall classes are scheduled Nov. 45. For details or to sign up, call 253-967-4441. 12. THE NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM of Joint Base Lewis-McChord offers parents and civilian employees the following classes and activities, in addition to our regular home visitation program. Some of their upcoming classes include: -Common Sense parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers class focuses on setting reasonable expectations based on your childs age, development, and abilities. This evidence based program will help you teach (discipline) your children what you want them to do. There are 7 sessions to this class and each session builds on the previous one. This class is great when you have older infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The class is Tuesday mornings from 1000 to 1200 at the Escape Zone. Call Diane Zumwalt at 253-320-0639 or 253-982-7032. diane.zumwalt@us.army.mil -24/7 Dad (November 14, 17, 21, 24) New Parent Support is proud to offer a new 4 session class for FATHERS! Being the best Dad you can be is the MOST important kind of home improvement you can do for your family, whether you are a new dad, single dad, or a seasoned veteran. Learn about yourself, your parenting style, and get some new tools for your toolbox while sharing with other fathers. This class is provided by a male nurse, free of charge, Certificate of attendance is available upon completion of class. Additionally, free child care is available with advance registration through CYS. Child must be registered with CYS to receive childcare. Call Steve Keller RN, BSN at 253-312-6482. Or for more information and registration call 253-967-7409 -Stress-Free Parenting class will introduce you to mindfulness stress management and Emotional Coaching skills. Mindfulness Stress Management, based on the book "The Mindfulness Solution" by Ron Siegel PsyD., teaches skills that reduce reactive responses to stressful situations, allowing you to be emotionally present for your children. Emotional Coaching, developed by Dr. John Gottman, teaches how to support healthy emotional development in your children. This 6 session class will be held Mondays from 10 to 11:30 AM, November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and December 5th and 12th. To register or for info, call Sol Riou, LICSW at 253-320-1392, or email at sol.riou@us.army.mil -Infant massage is now taught in two locations on JBLM for your convenience! Learn the art of infant massage in this 3 session class from instructors trained to teach the Loving Touch curriculum. Take this fun class while pregnant or with your infant, solo or as a couple, to learn techniques to soothe a colicky baby, improve sleep, appetite and digestion, bonding and attachment, and increase brain development. Classes are taught monthly at monthly at Raindrops and Rainbows on North Fort, the first three Tuesdays of December, February, April, June and August from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Contact Nancy McDermott-Halverson at 253-318-2293 to pre-register. Infant massage classes are also being offered monthly at McChord at the Medicine Warrior Weekly News 11-10-2011 Page 8

Escape Zone from 10:30 a.m. to noon the first three Wednesdays of each month. Call Rosie Anderson at 360-280-1416 to pre-register. 13. FREE PARENT CLASSES AT RAINDROPS & RAINBOWS- Bring your children to learn and play youll both love story time, crafts and more. Stop by Bldg. 8197 American Lake Ave. at Lewis North and check out the classes below (call 253-966-4802 for details; no registration required except for infant massage): Infant massage Dec. 6, 13, 20, 1011:30 a.m. Registration, call New Parent Support Program: 253-967-7409. Baby sign language Nov. 16 or Dec. 21, 1:302:30 p.m. Offered by Parent 2 Parent Program. Parent and child group activity/story and craft Nov. 3 or Dec. 1, 1011 a.m. with the New Parent Support Program Story time Nov. 17 or Dec. 15, 9:45 a.m. with Book Patch New Parent Support Programs Play Group Fridays, 1011:30 a.m. 14. HOME SCHOOL ACTIVITY DAYS- Attention all homeschoolers, join us on Thursdays from noon to 2pm at the teen zone beginning October 6. This activity is open to children in grades 1-12. Children must be CYSS registered, and parents must attend Orientation Thursday. The cost is $25 a month. For more information please call 253-967-4441. 15. TUTOR.COM FREE MILITARY MEMBERSHIP- Now that school is starting take advantage of a free membership to tutor.com, and online service for students in kindergarten through 12 th grade. Visit www.tutor.com/army for this free service. BOSS INFORMATION WHAT IS BOSS? Almost all of you know that BOSS (Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers) is a program that is set up for Single Soldiers to have activities that you can enjoy and volunteer for to get out into your community. The thing you may not know is that BOSS is YOUR program. SOLDIERS AND SOLDIERS IDEAS ARE THE PROGRAM! You can improve the program by just bringing your thoughts to the table. BOSS is not another program that is trying to come up with ideas on its own. They want to know what you think would be fun and exciting. BOSS wants to help set up those ideas and make it possible. You can now follow the events that BOSS is holding by texting. Put in FOLLOW JBLMBOSS to 40404. You will receive messages about what events are going on. You could also have the chance to receive free tickets or other cool stuff. 1. DESIGNATED DRIVER (DD) PROGRAM: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! This is an easy way to get hours for volunteering. It starts from 2100 0300 every Friday and Saturday. If this program isnt used, then it will disappear. If you want to volunteer, then sign up at your BOSS board or at the Nelson Recreation Center. Plus, you get free bowling all night. To contact the DD van, call 253-2089169. It will soon be able to accommodate off post as well.

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JBLM EFMP WORKING FOCUS GROUP- Our mission is to identify a broad range of global issues impacting Exceptional Families within the JBLM and Army Communities. We will work collectively with senior leadership, medical personnel, community and DoD agencies to improve service delivery and quality of life. We extend an invite to anyone who is passionate about Exceptional Families, whether you are an Exceptional Family Member (EFM), a parent/spouse of an EFM, a unit representative, Senior Spouse, representative of a local school or agency, etc. The next meeting is in the Waller Hall ACS Classroom on 3 November from 1:30-2:30pm. Call 253-9679704 if you have any questions; no RSVPs required to attend. AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP- The JBLM Autism Support Group is holding their monthly meeting on November 11 from 7:00-9:00pm at the Family Resource Center, located on the corner of 9th Division and Idaho Ave on Lewis Main. Please contact Cheryl Beene at 253-589-2572 or beeneworks@aol.com. EFMP SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIES MONTHLY- The Mc Chord Theater is showing sensory-friendly matinee movies to EFMP Families on the third Saturday of each month at noon. The lights are turned up and the sound is turned down! Families will see the same Saturday movie as the 4 p.m. matinee. For more information, call 982-2695. The next movie will be on November 19. DEPLOYMENT

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WAITING FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP is an outreach program for family members with a sponsor that is deployed. The group provides opportunities for families to network with others in similar situations and share in the unique experiences of separation and reunion. Monthly meetings and activities are held. For more information about joining the support group or about monthly family events, call 253-967-3633. DEPLOYED FAMILIES are invited to attend a monthly dinner is offered at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-8:30 pm. The main dish is provided and attending families are asked to bring a dish to share. Please confirm your attendance to Carolyn Clanton, deployedfamiliesjblm@yahoo.com FREE PHOTO BOOK- The USO and Rocketlife are offering a FREE photo book for all families with a deployed Service Member. Familiescan create a 20 page photo book and ship it to any APO address free of charge. For details visit their website at http://uso.rocketlifeproduction.com/ DEPLOYMENT KIDS- This website is dedicated to kids dealing with the deployment of one or more of their parents. You can play fun word games in the "In Touch" area or learn interesting things about the world in the "Where in the World" section. The "Playtime" page provides links to other fun sites dedicated to military kids. You can also learn how to create a Journal to record all the thoughts and ideas that you have while your parent is away. Click here to go to the site!

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MULTICULTURAL WORKSHOP- Adapting to a new country can be challenging, and relocation readiness is here to help. Attend the Mulicultural workshop on December 7. Call 253-966-6338 for time and location. SPOUSE RESLIENCY ACADEMY- Spouse Resiliency Academy is designed to help strengthen the resiliency of our Spouses by teaching them to look within themselves in order to learn to grow and thrive in the face of challenges and bounce back from adversity. Resilience starts at home and in a networked community that cares. The Spouse Resiliency Academy is strengthening that network. Classes are held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please RSVP at 253-967-9977 or e-mail jo.dempsey@us.army.mil. The next academy will be held October 24-26, 2011. AFTB ClassesNOV 15-17 0900-1430 Level II DEC 13-14 0900-1430 Level III Call 967-2382 (967-AFTB) to register for classes and for childcare information. Classes are held at ACS Annex, Bldg 2166, Corner of 12th St. & Liggett. Soldiers (E5 and below) can earn 4 promotion points by completing AFTB classes. Relationship Workshop Series-Every Tuesday from 1440-1530 you can attend a free relationship workshop. Please contact Patsy Randahl at 253-968-4518 to sign up and for more information. 8 NOV-What makes a marriage work and what shuts it down? 15 NOV-Anatomy of the stress response 22 NOV-Emotional Competencies 29 NOV-What does family have to do with us? ASIST- (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two day workshop (16 hours). It trains you to become an effective caregiver for a person at risk of suicide. It helps you perform suicide first aid for this person. It helps you to assist the person at risk of suicide to stay safe and to seek further help. ASIST is a very interactive workshop that equips you to: recognize invitations for help, reach out and offer support, review the risks of suicide, apply a suicide intervention model, and link the person at risk to community resources. ASIST is a very effective program. Evaluations have shown that it increases a caregivers knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to a person at risk of suicide. Call the JBLM Suicide Prevention Office for more information or to sign up for an ASIST T-2 class. Workshops are from 0830 to 1600 hrs. each day. The dress is civilian casual. To sign up, you must contact: Art Wienandt, Bldg. 2026, Rm. 203B, 253-477-0258. arthur.j.wienandt@us.army.mil
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FRG POC TRAINING- 25 NOVEMBER 6:30-8:30 PM

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES 7. PWOC- Protestant Women of the Chapel is a relaxing atmosphere where women can be themselves. We gather together each week for (non-denominational) worship, Bible study, food, and fellowship. Newcomers are always welcome. They are moving to a new location at the North Fort Chapel, and meetings will now be held on Tuesdays from 9-11:30. Follow PWOC on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ft-Lewis-PWOC/135297726511941 for all the latest information regarding their program. They also have a night bible study that will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the North Fort Chapel. FREE onsite childcare available to children registered with CYSS. JBLM BIBLE STUDIES- Are you looking for a bible study? You are in luck. Joint Base Lewis Mc Chord offers a variety of studies for men and women, on both Lewis Main and Mc Chord Field. For a complete list of studies offered please visit http://www.lewis.army.mil/chapel/Bible_Studies.htm DINNER AND A MOVIE-All families are invited to enjoy a free dinner and a family friendly movie the last Friday of each month at Evergreen Chapel at 6pm.

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SAFETY/ROAD CLOSURES/INSTALLATION ACCESS 1. MOVE YOUR UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES- Effective NOV 10, the Provost Marshalls Office will begin towing non-compliant vehicles/trailers from unauthorized parking at JBLM. This includes all recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and non-functional vehicles parked on base (except those stored in MWR long-term storage lots or authorized service/repair facilities). MWR Storage Info: 253-982-2206/2303 (McChord Field); 253-967-8282/7744 (Lewis Main/North). HOUSING CHECKS- Do you live on post.? The JBLM military police office can keep an eye on your home while you are away. You can simply walk into the MP Station and fill out a quick form. When you return home, just give them a quick call to let them know. This is separate from the form that Equity Residential asks you to give them when you go away. PHOTOCOPYING MILITARY ID IS ILLEGAL- Families and Military Personnel are reminded that the photocopying of US Government Identification is a violation of Title 18, US Code Part I, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by both fine and/or imprisonment. Although commercial establishments are not prohibited from asking for military/government identification, many government personnel and commercial establishments are unaware of the prohibition on duplication of government identification. Unfortunately, there are no safeguards in place to ensure a government identification card wont be counterfeited or cloned based on a photocopy by a commercial establishment. It is recommended that military/DoD personnel provide a state drivers license or other form of photo identification to be photocopied if an establishment insists on a photocopy of the travelers identification. *NOTE: This does not apply to medical establishments (i.e. doctors office, hospitals, etc) who are allowed take a copy for the purpose of filing insurance claims; and other government agencies in the performance of official government business. Page 12

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JBLM is a great place for children to grow up. Unfortunately no neighborhood is completely immune to crime. Parents are responsible for their children on Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM), no matter what their age. By following these tips from the National Crime Prevention Council, you can further reduce the possibility of having your child fall victim to crimes. Know where your children are. Have your children tell you or ask permission before leaving the house and give them a time to check in or be home. When possible, have them leave a phone number of where they will be. Help children learn important phone numbers. Have your children practice reciting their home phone number and address, and your work and cell phone numbers. If they have trouble memorizing these, write them down on a card and have them carry it at all times. Tell your children where you will be and the best way to reach you. Set limits on where your children can go in your neighborhood. Do you want them crossing busy roads? Playing in alleys or unoccupied buildings? Are there certain homes in your neighborhood that you don't want your children to go to? Encourage your children to play with others. Theres safety in numbers! Get to know your children's friends. Meet their parents before letting your children to go to their home and keep a list of their phone numbers. If you can't meet their parents, call and talk to them. Ask what your children might do at their house and if they will be supervised. Teach children to trust their instincts. Explain that if they ever feel scared or uncomfortable, they should get away as fast as they can and tell an adult. Tell them that sometimes adults they know may make them feel uncomfortable, and they should still get away as fast as possible and tell another adult what happened. Reassure children that you will help them when they need it. Teach your children to be assertive. Make sure they know that its okay to say no to an adult and to run away from adults in dangerous situations. Choose a safe house in your neighborhood. Pick a neighbor's house where your children can go if they need help. Point out other places they can go for help, like stores, libraries, and police stations. Work together with your neighbors. Watch out for suspicious and unusual behavior in your neighborhood. Get to know your neighbors and their children so you can look out for one another. JBLM Regulation 210-1 sets juvenile curfew at 2300 0500. On Post Report Suspicious Activity to the Military Police 967-3107-- If off-post call 911. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Crime Prvention Telephone: 253-966-9501

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JB Lewis-McChord Movie Schedule PH (253) 967-4329 *recording PH (253) 967-597

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1730 Dream House(PG13) 2100 Drive (R) 1100 Dolphin Tale (PG) 1400 Dream House (PG13) 1900 Studio Appreciation Advance Free Screening (PG) 1100 Dolphin Tale (PG) 1400 Dream House (PG13) 1900 Drive (R)

Theater at McChord Field. Call 253-982-5836 for schedule. 12 NOV. 4pm RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 12 NOV. 7pm FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS 13 NOV. 4pm SPACE BUDDIES 19 NOV. 4pm THE SMURFS 19 NOV. 7pm FRIGHT NIGHT 20 NOV. 4pm UP 26 NOV. 4pm DOLPHIN TALE 26 NOV. 7pm 30 MINUTES OR LESS PG-13 R G PG R PG PG R

27 NOV. 4pm PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLDS END PG-13

COMMISSARY
WWW.COMMISSARIES.COM Student Educational Employment Program Student Programs are Office of Personnel Management (OPM) programs implemented by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) that can provide High School and College students valuable temporary work experience. Student FAQs Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) The SCEP is a planned, progressive educational program that provides high school, vocational/technical, and college students with job-related work that is directly related to their field of study. There are opportunities in numerous professional career fields such as Commissary Management, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Technology, Financial Management & Accounting, Procurement & Purchasing, Marketing, etc, with the potential for noncompetitive conversion to Federal career service. Eligibility Requirements* U.S. citizen Actively enrolled in an accredited academic institution**, at least half-time At least 16 years old In good academic standing Medicine Warrior Weekly News 11-10-2011 Page 14

Additional eligibility requirements may apply Must have a working agreement with DeCA (SCEP only) Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) The STEP provides employment opportunities primarily in clerical support or wage grade positions that enable students to gain valuable experience in a structured work environment that is not necessarily related to the student's field of study. This program does not provide the potential for noncompetitive conversion to Federal career service, however there is potential for conversion into the SCEP. Eligibility Requirements*

Actively enrolled in an accredited academic institution**, at least half-time, and working towards a degree or diploma At least 16 years old In good academic standing

Additional eligibility requirements may apply. If you need more information, or have any questions about the student program, please feel free to contact: StudentProgramPOC@deca.mil

HEALTH NEWS
1. GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT- Walk away from tobacco for a day on 17 November for the Great American Smokeout. www.ucanquit2.org URGENT CARE- If you have an urgent medical need that does not require emergency care, please call the TRICARE Regional Appointment Center at 800-404-4506 before coming into the Emergency Room. If you are unable to get a same day appointment for your urgent medical need, you will be referred to an Urgent Care Clinic in a community surrounding Joint Base LewisMcChord for immediate attention. DONT BE A NO SHOW- An appointment missed by you is an appointment missed by two. If you dont call and cancel your appointments, that slot goes to waste. Think about how aggravating it is to call and not get an appointment? This could be alleviated greatly if people called and cancelled their appointments, instead of no showing. To cancel an appointment is simple, call 800-404-4506. TRICARE PHARMACY CO-PAY CHANGES- effective OCT 1, there is no copay for generic formulary prescriptions-by-mail - but pharmacy copays will increase from $3 to $5. Also, pharmacy copays for non-generic and non-formulary medications will increase by $3 per refill. Co-pays for refills by mail cover a 90-day supply (pharmacy refills are limited to a 30-day supply per refill/copay). More info: http://www.nwguardian.com/2011/09/15/11091/tricare-reduces-pharmacy-home.html TRICARE MOBILE APP- You can now manage your health care on the gostraight from your phone! Available in both the I Phone and Android markets. Click here for more information http://www.triwest.com/en/beneficiary/registration/Mobile-Support-Delivered/ FLU VACCINES FOR CHILDREN- Have your children recieved their flu vaccination? Pediatric Clinic Flu Vaccine walk-in hours for Madigan pediatric patients (11 years and younger) are:

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Monday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:30 p.m. You may also get the flu vaccine during a regularly scheduled appointment. Please be sure to bring your yellow shot record. TOBACCO CESSATION: Join the growing number of ex-tobacco users on Joint Base LewisMcChord. Call TRICARE at 1-800-404-4506 for a cessation appointment. Also, check out the free cessation counseling, quit tools and promotional materials at "Make Everyone Proud. Quit Tobacco" www.ucanquit2.org YOU CAN DO THIS - You can be tobacco-free! POC: Cynthia Hawthorne, RN-BC, APHN, Madigan Army Public Health Nursing (253-968-4382). NEW TRICARE Q&A FEATURE- TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the West Region contractor for the TRICARE program, has launched a new monthly Q&A to help answer general TRICARE questions on Military.com. This month's topic: TRICARE Young Adult and this month's question: My son is 24 years old and without health insurance. How can he enroll into the TRICARE Young Adult program? To learn more or enquire about the answer to this question, please go to: http://militaryadvantage.military.com/2011/08/tricare-qa-tricare-young-adult/

FINANCIAL READINESS INFORMATION

Please call 253/967-7166 to make an appointment to begin monitoring your credit.
Classes at Lewis Main, please call 253/967-7166 to register Classes at McChord Field, please call 253/982-2695 to register
*First Term Soldier/Airman classes

Dates 11/1 11/29 11/1 11/29

Class Consumer Rights, Obligations & Scams* Ready to PCS*

Description This course covers consumer rights and obligations, highlighting scams perpetrated to defraud consumers. Learn the ins and outs of moving as a member of the military. Students will develop an understanding of the basics of good money management and the skills needed to create a brighter financial future. Topics include banking, saving, money management, and budgeting. Ages 15-18. This class covers the steps necessary to understand and repair your credit. Buy or rent: Find out which option is best for you. When buying fits into your plan, learn about the basics of buying a home.

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Principles of Personal Finance * Planning & Budgeting* Debt Management Strategies Banking & Checking* Using Credit Wisely*

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Learn the importance of controlling personal finances and planning for a stable financial future. Obtain the simple tools for evaluating your present financial situation, setting up a budget to control personal finances, and planning financial goals for the future. This course covers the pros and cons of different debt management strategies and how they impact your credit score. Learn how to choose the financial services and financial institutions that best meet your needs. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using credit and how lenders calculate the interest rates on money they lend. The course describes the types of assets that can be utilized when saving for retirement. It also discusses investment strategies one may follow to secure a comfortable retirement. Gain a better understanding of where you are financially, where you want to be, and how to better manage your money. Gain focus on the four keys to successful saving and investing: Save and Invest to Reach Goals, Learn All You Can About Investing, Start Saving Early, and Save Regularly. This course covers the impact of divorce on personal finances as well as your credit.

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WEEKLY FINANCIAL TIPS

FREE STUFF on the WEB As a money miser, I love getting things for FREE. The current recession has encouraged consumers to look for opportunities to save money. Here are some great sites to help you stay in budget and still have fun: 1. FREE Money The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) is a nonprofit organization. To help you find money that might be forgotten visit www.unclaimed.org. The money it finds is from forgotten bank accounts, inheritances, utility-bill refunds, and security deposits. If you are looking for unclaimed savings bonds click on www.treasuryhunt.gov. 2. FREE Samples if you are looking for ways to sample new products before you buy it, check out the following sites: www.heyitsfree.net, www.thefreesite.com, www.startsampling.com, www.ericsfreesite.com, www.freesamplespost.com, or www.volition.com. These sites are great for stocking stuffers too! Medicine Warrior Weekly News 11-10-2011 Page 17

3. Stickers Looking for additional gifts for stocking stuffers, consider stickers. Here are a few sites to capitalize on FREE stickers: http://freeskateboard.tripod.com, www.petakids.com/free_stickers.asp, or http://hunt4freebies.com/category/stickers/. 4. Audio Books - www.audiobookscorner.com and www.librivox.org offer free books as well as the library but hate the lines and late fees. www.techsupportalert.com/free-books-audio offers 91 sites that offer legal FREE audio books. With advanced technology the local library system now comes to you. Visit http://digitalbooks.piercecountylibrary.org for Pierce County (http://search.overdrive.com/ListLibraries.asp for other WA areas) and browse the titles you can download for free. All you need is a library card and you can download audio and e-text books for free. 5. E-books - If you enjoy educational material, including European Literature, poetry and Shakespeare, consider www.free-books.org. Other sites such as, www.gutenberg.org or www.free-ebooks.net, have over a grand total of over 100,000 titles available. Free humor books at http://www.talewins.com/tenhum.htm 6. Software - If youre searching for software tools to protect your computer, personal information and to keep children safer online check out www.onguardonline.gov/tools/find-softwareapplications.aspx. For other software visit www.download.com. If you are searching for a free alternative to Microsoft Office, visit www.openoffice.org or www.google.com (use Google documents). 7. Movies - If movies are your passion, check out some sites that offer free movie viewing: www.theonlydevice.com, www.moviesfoundonline.com, or www.hulu.com (offers free movies and over 300 full episodes of shows). 8. Sheet Music - musicians can print sheet music by more than 250 composers, including Mozart, Bach, Tchaikovsky and Joplin at www.mutopiaproject.org. 9. Birthday Freebies Getting things FREE for your birthday makes it better. Check out www.frugalliving.tv/free-stuff/birthday-freebies.html for all the freebies you get for your birthday!

Helpful Websites
Facebook pages JBLM GARRISON PAGE http://www.facebook.com/#!/JBLMGarrison JBLM AFAP http://www.facebook.com/#!/jblmafap JBLM MWR http://www.facebook.com/JBLMFamilyMWR I CORPS News http://www.army.mil/institution/organization/unitsandcommands/corps/icorps FORT LEWIS MWR CALENDAR AND ACTIVITESwww.jblmmwr.com FOCUS MAGAZINE http://www.jblmmwr.com/focus.html ON-LINE FT LEWIS COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE http://www.lewis.army.mil/resourceguide/ JBLM MWR mobile app: Medicine Warrior Weekly News 11-10-2011 Page 18

The JBLM MWR Mobile App has just been updated. An Android version is coming soon! Visit www.itunes.apple.com/us/app/jblm-mwr to download your free app. MILITARY ONE SOURCE www.MilitaryOneSource.com Every resource you need, free confidential counseling service, PCS information. ARMY ONE SOURCE www.MyArmyOneSource.com information for Spouses and Soldiers, FRG eLearning, Mandatory First Term Soldier Financial eLearning Classes. AFTER DEPLOYMENTwww.afterdeployment.org SUICIDE PREVENTIONwww.suicideoutreach.org

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