COMMUNITY RECREATION DIVISION
Army Child Abuse Prevention Month • April 2013
Military Spouse Appreciation
Garrison Commander’s Proclamation
Outdoor Recreation Trips
BALLOONS ON POST
The latest in gift fashion; bigger than flowers and better than cards, send a balloon today! Our helium balloon bouquets are decorated, packaged beautifully and sent out with a personalized message of your choice. Balloons are a marvellous gift for Birthdays, Valentines Day, Mothers Day and any occasion! Anyone receiving one of our balloon bouquets will be blown away! Upcoming Special Occasions: Adminsitrative Day – April 24th Mother’s Day – May 12th Father’s Day – June 16th Bouquets prices start at $10.00, Delivery on post included. Mondays through Fridays 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Visit us at Community Activity Center, Bldg. 148, Bayley Road. For more information 787-707-5105
Saturday April 27th Trip to Cueva Ventana and Dos Bocas Lake
Leaving from ODR Bldg. 67, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Cost: $15.00 Adults / $10 children includes Transportation Requirements: Athletic or closed shoes and must have good physical condition. We will have lunch by the lake (please bring cash.)
April Fitness Classes 90 minutes Spin & Tone
Upcoming Scuba Classes
Join us for action and adventure above and below the water!
April 18th, 11:30 am,
Fitness Center Bldg. 167 90 minutes of challenging indoor cycling & lifting
Basic Scuba Open Water Course
April 12th, 13th,14, 20 & 21 $150.00 per person
Out of the Box Perimeter Challenge
April 26th, 9:00 am, Challenges along the Perimeter Road. Meeting at Fitness Center Bldg. 167. Register at 787-707-3767 Sponsor:
Contributions support the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program (BOSS).
Advanced Scuba Course May 4th & 5th $135.00 per person
Open Water Course May 24th & 25th $150.00 per person For registrations call 787-707-3734
The US Army doeas not officially endorse sponsors.
Our facility offers a recreational pool with an area for the little ones to splash around. Pool depth ranges from zero to 1 ½ feet deep in the spray and play area and up to 4 feet deep in the main pool. We have two large water slides to increase the fun factor for those over 4 feet tall, or those under 4 feet who can demonstrate their swimming ability to the lifeguards. There are two areas where kids of all ages can challenge themselves by crossing the pool on floating elements while holding on to a rope or cargo net. We are open for a daily fee, and also have Annual Memberships available for those that plan to visit frequently. We also offer Pool party packages with prior reservations; day and evening parties are available. We make it easy on you as you don’t have to carry a thing by purchasing food and refreshments from 10
our Snack Bar located inside the facility. In addition to open swimming and private parties, we offer the following programs and classes: Seasonal water aerobics with a Certified Instructor, group swimming lessons for children and adults, and for the shy ones we offer individual private swimming lessons. For those that like to lap swim for exercise, we are open in the winter season from Tuesday to Thursday during lunch time for lap swimming only. Come and relax in the sun or cool off in pool. Either way, we think you will have a blast this year at the Water Spout. Hours of Operations: Summer Season (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 am -5:30 pm. Winter Season (Labor Day - Memorial Day)
Friday – Sunday, 12:00 pm -5:30 pm Closed on Mondays for Maintenance except on Federal Holidays. For more information call 787-707-3550.
Water Aerobic Classes
Water aerobics class is a great way to get a good workout. Water aerobics increases the heart rate, firms muscles and burns calories. Most people can perform water aerobics with little stress to the joints, making it a good alternative exercise for those with chronic conditions, such as arthritis, or those who are recovering from joint injuries. April 2nd to 25th Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 pm $30.00 for 8 Lessons of one hour Next session will be held from August 1st to 27th, 2013 787-707-3550
April 2013 • Family and MWR Events Magazine
Military Spouse Appreciation Day is observed in May. We encourage Military Spouses that would like to share an Army story during their Military life to write an article and submit it to ACS. You can send your story via e-mail to adria.m.lucca.civ@mail.mil or fax 787-707-3244 or bring the article to Bldg. 390, suite 101, Army Community Service office.
The Silent Ranks Congratulation to all Fort Buchanan Army Volunteers • Army volunteers provide a special link between installation organizations, Army communities and the civilian community. Through daily activities and personal experiences, volunteers often become aware of situations and conditions that require formal attention and official consideration. • When resources are stretched and stressed, volunteers sustain and add vitality to programs that support Soldiers and their Families. • Volunteers help market Army programs and services by sharing their knowledge with community members. These volunteers lend credibility to these services because they are also members of the community. • Volunteers learn or improve skills and gain work experience that can increase self-confidence and improve marketability for paid positions. • Army volunteers learn about community resources making them more self-reliant. • During times of crisis and increased need for homeland security, strong, vital volunteer-based organizations bring confidence to Soldiers that their Families will have the support and resources to manage during deployments. Register an become anArmy Volunteer Corps at Fort Buchanan at www.myarmyonesource.com or request for assistance at the Office of Army Volunteer Corps at Building 390 Crane Loop St., Suite 101 or contact us at 787-707-3365. 3
I wear no uniforms, no blues or army greens But I am in the Army in the ranks rarely seen I have no rank upon my shoulders - salutes I do not give But the military world is the place where I live I’m not in the chain of command, orders I do not get But my husband is the one who does, this I cannot forget I’m not the one who fires the weapon, who puts my life on the line But my job is just as tough. I’m the one that’s left behind My husband is a patriot, a brave and prideful man And the call to serve his country not all can understand Behind the lines I see the things needed to keep this country free My husband makes the sacrifice, but so do our kids and me I love the man I married, Soldiering is his life But I stand among the silent ranks known as the Army Spouse
Author Unknown
Financial Readiness Program Classes for April Youth Military Saves Kids in Action Saving for the Future
April 9th at CYSS Building 519, 3:30 pm - 4:10 pm. After the class, Financial Education Booth for Parents, 4:35 pm -5:45 pm.
Youth Military Saves Money Management for Teens
April 10th at CYSS Building 519, 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm After the class, Financial Education Booth for Parents, 4:35 pm -5:45 pm. More details by calling 787-707-3310.
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
Come take the edge off a hot day by cooling out at the Water Spout
Every year, Fort Buchanan spends the month of April using public awareness to help prevent child abuse. There has been a significant increase in the incidence of child abuse and neglect in the Army between 2006 and the end of 2011. This cannot continue. I want to announce today that “protecting children is everyone’s job.” This is a job that does not end with the last day in April. It goes on every day of the year, in every circumstance, and in every corner of Army life – on the installation and out in the community. In the Army 2020: Generating Health and Discipline in the Force Ahead of the Strategic Reset, Report 2012 Army leaders have indicated that the increase in child abuse may be connected with the increase of stress on the Force. Our Army has been able to refer, screen, substantiate, and treat this growing number of child abuse cases and intervene with the Soldiers, DA Civilians, and Families affected by this terrible problem. That is the good news. But our mission is not just to respond well to child abuse when it happens. Our mission is to prevent child abuse from happening in the first place. We can do it. We are doing it with such initiatives as the New Parent Support Program (NPSP) that is based on a scientifically supported method of prevention. NPSP provides morning playgroups to new and sometimes inexperienced parents with children under the age of 3 who may need a little extra support. Protecting Children: It’s Everyone’s Job is the campaign month theme. In support of this theme, here at Fort Buchanan our Family Advocacy Program (FAP) provides many other child abuse prevention resources such as parenting classes and couples communication opportunities. There is more we can do. Think about very young Families with limited experiences or resources or more experienced Families dealing with unique Army Family challenges. Don’t wait for the problem of child abuse to destroy a Family. RECOGNIZE signs of distress and abusive actions! Strong Soldiers, Civilians, and Families know to RETHINK ways to stay healthy and REACH OUT for help. If you know Army Families who are under the kind of stress that may turn to child abuse, lend a hand. Lighten the load. Guide that Family to the help and support that you know is available. Make a commitment to child abuse prevention. We have all seen the negative effects of abuse. It is never right to be blind to it. REPORT your concerns to FAP now! Count on me, FAP, and on everyone on this installation to work together to prevent child abuse. Child abuse undermines Army Values. It undermines our mission. This is the Army. No one faces challenges the way we do. Child abuse prevention is a challenge. Who can face it? It needs to be all of us. CARYN S. HEARD Colonel, EN Commanding
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Child Abuse Prevention Educational Booth bldg. 390 9am, 787-707-3698 Library’s Customers 1st choice of New Books & DVD’s, 10am 787-707-3208
CYSS Month of the Military Child Kick Off Event Bldg. 1000 3pm 787-707-3466 SKIES Unlimited Swimming Lessons at Water Spout Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 4pm / 5pm 787-707-3541
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8 Every Monday Oil Change for $8.00 at the Automotive Skills Center 787-707-3972 Child Abuse Prevention Drive Thru AHS 6:45am 787-707-3698 Mon. thru Fri. Army Ten Miler Practices Fitness Center 5:30am, 787-707-3277
Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535
Financial Readiness Program: -Youth Military Saves Bldg. 519 3:30pm., - Educational Booth for Parents 4:45pm 787-707-3310 Yoga Class Every Tuesday at the CAC , 5:30pm, 787-707-3767 Water Aerobics 6pm at Water Spout 787-707-3550
Library Book Club Meeting 11am, 787-707-3208
Every Sunday Family Bowling at the Bowling Center 1pm to 5pm 787-707-2695
14 National Library Week Basic Open Water Scuba Course 787-707-3734
21 Every Sunday Family Bowling at the Bowling Center 1pm to 5pm 787-707-2695 Basic Open Water Scuba Course 787-707-3734
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Child Abuse Prevention: -Drive Thru AMS 6:45am -Educational Booth bldg. 152 7am, 787-707-3698 SKIES Unlimited Swimming Lessons at Water Spout 4pm / 5pm 787-707-3541
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Yoga Class Every Monday at the CAC 10:30am, 787-707-3767
16 FAP My Body Belongs to Me Class 8:30am AES 1st – 2nd grade, 787-707-3698
Zumba Mondays & Thursdays at CAC 5:30pm 787-707-3767
Water Aerobics 6pm at Water Spout 787-707-3550
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Mondays thru Thursdays Teen Bowling Special @ Bowling Center, 3pm -5pm Mondays & Fridays SKIES Karate at the Club 4pm or 5pm, 787-707-3541 Zumba Mondays & Thursdays at CAC 5:30pm 787-707-3767 Library’s featured DVD “Renovation Nation: Learn How to Recycle, Reuse, & Reclaim” 6pm 787-707-3208
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Mondays to Thursdays SKIES Supervised Homework 3pm or 4pm, 787-707-3541
Out of the Box every Mon/Wed/ Fri. at Fitness Center 9am 787-707-3767
Tire Balancing 50% off at Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972 FAP My Body Belongs to Me Class 10am AES Pre Kinder -3:30pm CDC Bldg. 1000 , 787-707-3698
Wed. to Fri. Lunch -A- Bowl @ Bowling Center, 11 am – 1 pm, 787-707-2695
SKIES Piano, Guitar and Tennis lessons @ the Club, 3 pm 787-707-3541
Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535
Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535
TUE 23 New Parent Support Morning Playgroup Bldg. 1140 9:30am 787-707-3698 SKIES Unlimited Swimming Lessons at Water Spout 4pm / 5pm 787-707-3541 Water Aerobics 6pm at Water Spout 787-707-3550
TUE 30 SKIES Unlimited Swimming Lessons at Water Spout 4pm / 5pm 787-707-3541 Cycling Classes Mon thru Thurs. CAC 5:30am, 12pm, 4:30pm, 787-707-3767 CYSS Month of the Military Child Closing Event 3pm 787-707-3466
Thursdays SKIES Zumba 3pm, 787-707-3541 Water Aerobics 6pm at Water Spout 787-707-3550
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Month of the Military Child Special at the Water Spout: FREE entrance for children from 12pm to 5pm 787-707-3550 Library’s Families Ready to Read theme “Spring Flowers” 4pm 787-707-3208 MOMC Teens at the Water Spout DJ Music, 787-707-3826 BBQ Night at Borinquen Lounge & Patio; Try the 660 Burger, 4 pm 787-707-3535
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CYSS Bicycle Ride Bldg. 1000 10am 787-707-3466
Self Defense Class every Wednesday at CAC 9am, 787-707-3767
90 minutes Spin & Tone 11:30am, Fitness Center 787-707-3767
Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535
Water Aerobics 6pm at Water Spout 787-707-3550
Month of the Military Child Special at the Water Spout: FREE entrance for children from 12pm to 5pm 787-707-3550
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Administrative Professionals Day
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Computer Orientation at the Post Library 10am 787-707-3208
Diagnostic Test 50% off at Automotive Skills Center 787-707-3972
FAP Dealing with Stress & Anger Class Bldg. 507 10am 787-707-3698
Coupon Club: Grocery Bill at the Post Library 787-707-3208
Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535 Mondays thru Thursdays Teen Bowling Special @ Bowling Center, 3 pm – 5 pm 787-707-2695
Army Volunteer Recognition Event Community Club 11am 787-707-3365 BBQ Night at Borinquen Lounge & Patio; Try the 660 Burger, 4 pm 787-707-3535 Water Aerobics 6pm at Water Spout 787-707-3550
Basic Open Water Scuba Course 787-707-3734 DJ Party with Baron Lopez at the Club 8pm 787-707-5105
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FAP My Body Belongs to Me Class 8:30am SAC Bldg. 1000, 787-707-3698
Auto Lift 50% off at Automotive Skills Center 787-707-3972
Cycling Class every Wednesday CAC 6pm, 787-707-6767
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Basic Open Water Scuba Course 787-707-3734
Earth Day Expo at the Club, 9am to 2pm 787-707-3699
FAP My Body Belongs to Me Class 8am AES 3rd to 4th grade, 787-707-3698
Fitness Classes Every Saturday at CAC Bldg. 148, 787-707-3767: Cycling Cass,10:30am Yoga 9am
Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation Ceremony AMS 8:30am 787-707-3698
Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation Ceremony AHS 8:30am 787-707-3698
EFMP Child Find Day Community Club 8am, 787-707-3295
Mondays & Fridays SKIES Karate at the Club 4pm or 5pm, 787-707-3541
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BBQ Night at Borinquen Lounge & Patio; Try the 660 Burger, 4 pm 787-707-3535
Child Abuse Prevention Booth at Bldg. 1000 3pm, 787-707-3569
Computer Orientation at the Post Library 10am 787-707-3208
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Month of the Military Child Special at the Water Spout: FREE entrance for children from 12pm to 5pm 787-707-3550
Water Aerobics 6pm at Water Spout 787-707-3550
Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation Ceremony AES 8:30am 787-707-3698
Mini Golf Night at the Golf Course Putting Green 5pm, FREE for Children, 787-707-3980
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SKIES Unlimited Swimming Lessons at Water Spout 4pm / 5pm 787-707-3541
Financial Readiness Program: -Youth Military Saves Bldg. 519 3:30pm., - Educational Booth for Parents 4:45pm 787-707-3310
Mondays thru Thursdays Teen Bowling Special @ Bowling Center, 3 pm – 5 pm
Cycling Class Every Monday at CAC 6:30pm 787-707-3767 Every Sunday Family Bowling at the Bowling Center 1pm to 5pm 787-707-2695
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Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535
Water Aerobics 6pm at Water Spout 787-707-3550
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Month of the Military Child Special at the Water Spout: FREE entrance for children from 12pm to 5pm 787-707-3550
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ODR Trip to Cueva Ventana & Dos Bocas Lake, 8am 787-707-3734
Library’s Families Ready to Read theme “Recycle” 4pm 787-707-3208
Child Abuse Prevention & Month of the Military Children Survivor Recognition Event 9am at the Club, 787-707-3709
Karaoke Night at Borinquen Lounge & Patio 5 pm 787-707-3535
Military Parent & Children Par 3 Tournament 10am, FREE for Children, 787-707-3980
Month Madness Golf Tournament 5 Club Tournament, 12:30pm, 787-707-3980
April 2013
WEEKLY EVENTS: • Mondays- Spinning Lessons, 6:30 pm at CAC / Out of the Box, 9:00 am at Fitness Center • Monday thru Thursday- Spinning Lessons, 5:30 am / 12:00 pm / 4:30 pm at CAC • Monday & Thursday – Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm at Bowling Center / Zumba, 5:30 pm at CAC • Tuesday thru Friday- Lunch Offerings , 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the Community Club & Conference Center • Tuesdays & Thursdays- BINGO 6:00 pm at the Community Club & Conference Center • Wednesdays Malanga’s Evening on Par 3 at Golf Club • Thursdays & Fridays BBQ, 4:00 pm, at the Community Club & Conference Center • Wednesdays thru Fridays - Lunch-A-Bowl, 11:00 am at Bowling Center • Fridays -Cinema Club, 6:00pm / 8:00 pm at Community Club & Conference Center • Saturdays - Yoga 9 am at CAC / Spinning class 10:30am For Alive After 5 events calendar see page 1. FORT BUCHANAN
Calendar subject to change. For updated version:
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