FAMILY and MWR EVENTS MAGAZINE Welcome to summer
by Grace Meinhofer
At Fort Buchanan’s Family and MWR we work really hard, and play sorta hard but mainly we work. So we welcome the Summer season with many activities and special events for the entire Family to enjoy. In this edition we will focus on Military Spouses, Mothers Day, activities for Kids and how to take care of your Pet during the upcoming summer months. We have an exciting summer planned and hope you will stop by and visit. Here are a few things you should know as we head into our favorite season. Seasons offers a wide assortment of fun events for the entire family all summer long. Looking forward to our first Mango Festival on May 30-31 where you could try special recipes created by our Chefs from the Community Club all with Mango, Outdoors movies at the Club, BBQ’s, games and our Fourth of July Celebration with our traditional Fireworks display. So lets enjoy our summer days, when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, and we welcome you to our facilities.
Meet Ms. Neysa Maldonado Family & MWR Graphic Artist
What you can’t live without? My two sons Omar and Edwin & my extended family.
What are your hobbies? Jogging, reading, gardening, hiking, painting and going to the beach are the ones I enjoy most right now. What’s on your playlist? I have to say that classic rock is my music, though I enjoy many other genres.
Where do you look for inspiration? Faith, nature, art, books and the example of extraordinary people. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Whatever I do by then, I expect to have my heart on it.
What is your favorite thing about working for Family and MWR? We are constantly changing to stay in tune with trends & customer needs and I like that challenge. And of course, working with the dedicated team that makes Family MWR what it is.
Family and MWR Employee Highlight Congratulations Evelyn De La Cruz
Directorate, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation • Director, Mr. Dallas J. Petersen
Admin. Officer • Mrs. Liza Muñiz T. 787-707-3135
Business Operations Division • Chief: Mr. Jerome Hesby T. 787-707-3373, Bldg. 390, Suite 100
Community Recreation Division • Chief: Mr. Eric Hill • T. 787-707-3301 Bldg. 390, Suite 100 Child, Youth & School Services • Chief: Ms. Carmen Dieppa T. 787-707-3399 / 3598 Bldg. 1147, Coconut Grove Army Community Service • Chief: Mr. Rafael Gilestra T. 787-707-3292 / 3709 / 3804 Bldg. 390, Suite 101
Marketing, Advertising & Commercial Sponsorship • Marketing Coordinator and Editor: Ms. Grace Meinhofer • T. 787-707-3719 Bldg. 136, Miles Loop Street
Fe de errata: The article on “Cinema Club” in April’s Edition (page 1) should have read “Eric Hill, CRD Chief” as his title.
CYSS Outreach Services Manager
Ms. Evelyn De La Cruz started working in Fort Buchanan as a summer hire in the CYSS Summer Camp in June 2000. After meeting her supervisor’s expectations she was kept in the program as CYSS flexible time employee. She combined for 15 years her regular job as a teacher in the Department of Education and work as a Child, Youth Program Assistant in the afternoons. While being a CYPA she served as a Chaperon in more than six (6) Youth Leadership Forums at Georgia, Virginia, Texas and Alabama, with teens of our CYSS Teen Center Program representing Fort Buchanan with a high degree of professionalism. Later she applied for a Training & Programming Specialist position in 2010 and was selected. In this
position Evelyn had the opportunity to enhance the Staff’s development by training them in appropriate practices and implementing the Army Four Service Areas when they plan activities through trainings and workshops. She was also certified as a Red Cross Instructor. She was tasked to do many other duties; such as working as the CDC Assistant Director for eight months, HIRED Program, Parent and Youth Education Plan, BGCA and providing support to the Parent Central Services Office when needed. In February 2012, Evelyn was detailed to oversee the CYSS Parent Central Services office, which was one of her biggest challenges. In March 2013, she was selected as the Official CYSS Outreach Services Director. She has expressed that her experience working in CYSS has taught her that “to accomplish the mission in any organization we must work as a team and believing it can be done! Each person is a key factor for the success of the Child, Youth, & School Services Programs.” By Carmen Dieppa, CYSS Chief
May 2013 • Family and MWR Events Magazine
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Flea Market at Exchange Parking Lot 10am – 4pm 787-707-5105 Every Sunday Family Bowling at the Bowling Center 1pm to 5pm 787-707-2695
Mon. thru Fri. Army Ten Miler Practices Fitness Center 5:30am, 787-707-3277 BBQ Night at the Patio; Try the 660 Burger, 4 pm 787-707-3535
Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535 CYSS Bulling: A Guide for Parents at Bldg. 1000, 4pm, 787-707-3569
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Library’s Customers 1st choice of New Books & DVD’s, 10am 787-707-3208
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Every Monday Oil Change for $8.00 at the Automotive Skills Center 787-707-3972
CYSS Summer Camp Registrations 787-707-3787 Mon. thru Fri. Army Ten Miler Practices Fitness Center 5:30am, 787-707-3277 Mondays thru Thursdays Teen Bowling Special @ Bowling Center, 3 pm – 5 pm
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Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535 Yoga Class Every Tuesday at the CAC , 5:30pm, 787-707-3767 Every Tuesday & Thursday Bingo at the Club 6pm, 787-707-3535
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Computer Orientation at the Post Library 10am 787-707-3208
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
Cycling Class every Wednesday CAC 6pm, 787-707-6767
Every Tuesday & Thursday Bingo at the Club 6pm, 787-707-3535
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Military Spouse Appreciation Wellness Event 8:30am @ the Club 787-707-3682 Tire Balancing 50% off at Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972 FAP Dealing with Stress & Anger Class 10am 787-707-3698 Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535
Yoga Class Every Mon day at the CAC 10:30am, 787-707-3767
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
Library Book Club Meeting 11am 787-707-3208
Mother’s Day Lunch at the Club 787-707-3535
Mondays & Fridays SKIES Karate at the Club 4pm or 5pm, 787-707-3541
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Mondays & Fridays SKIES Karate at the Club 4pm or 5pm, 787-707-3541 Zumba Mondays & Thursdays at CAC 5:30pm 787-707-3767
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Golf Memorial Day Weekend Sale 787-707-3980
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CYSS America’s Kids Fun Run 4pm at AHS 787-707-3466
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FAP Military Spouse Day 10am 787-707-3698
ACS Writing a Competitive Résumé Bldg.390, 9am 787-707-3365 FAP Dealing with Stress & Anger Class 10am 787-707-3698
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Diagnostic Test 50% off at Automotive Skills Center 787-707-3972
Computer Orientation at the Post Library 10am 787-707-3208
ACS Writing a Competitive Résumé Bldg.390, 9am 787-707-3365 ACS Planning and Budgeting 10am Bldg 507 787-707-3310
Mondays thru Thursdays Teen Bowling Special @ Bowling Center, 3 pm – 5 pm 787-707-2695
FAP Dealing with Family Stress & Anger Class Bldg. 507 10am 787-707-3698
Monday to Friday Lunch Specials at Golf Snack Bar 11:30am – 3pm 787-707-3559
CYSS PAC Meeting 5pm Bldg. 1000 787-707-3569
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Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535 Monday to Friday Lunch Specials at Golf Snack Bar 11:30am – 3pm 787-707-3559 CYSS Archery Classes begin, Mc Arthur Baseball Field 3pm 787-707-3466
Fitness Classes Every Saturday at CAC Bldg. 148, 787-707-3767: Cycling Cass,10:30am Yoga 9am Flea Market at Exchange Parking Lot 10am – 4pm 787-707-5105 NAF Sale 9am – 3pm 787-707-3215
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Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535
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Library’s Families Ready to Read theme “Mother’s day” 4pm 787-707-3208
Fitness Classes Every Saturday at CAC Bldg. 148, 787-707-3767: Cycling Cass,10:30am Yoga 9am
SKIES Piano & Guitar Showcase CDC/SAS 3pm 787-707-3541
Basic Open Water Scuba Course 787-707-3734
BBQ Night at the Club; Try the 660 Burger, 4 pm 787-707-3535
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Out of the Box every Mon/Wed/ Fri. at Fitness Center 9am 787-707-3767
Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535 BBQ Night at the Patio; Try the 660 Burger, 4 pm 787-707-3535
Library’s Movie “The Battle History of the United States Military” 5pm 787-707-3208
Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535
EFMP Chat about Resilience 5:30pm ACS Bldg. 390 787-707-3295
Golf Memorial Day Weekend Sale 787-707-3980
Monday to Friday Lunch Specials at Golf Snack Bar 11:30am – 3pm 787-707-3559
Auto Lift 50% off at Automotive Skills Center 787-707-3972
Mon. thru Fri. Army Ten Miler Practices Fitness Center 5:30am, 787-707-3277
New Parent Support Morning Playgroup Bldg. 1140 9:30am 787-707-3698
Every Sunday Family Bowling at the Bowling Center 1pm to 5pm 787-707-2695
ARMED FORCES DAY 2.5 mile Run & Breakfast 6am 787-707-3974
Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535
Zumba Mondays & Thursdays at CAC 5:30pm 787-707-3767 Mondays thru Thursdays Teen Bowling Special @ Bowling Center, 3pm -5pm
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BBQ Night at the Patio; Try the 660 Burger, 4 pm 787-707-3535
Thursdays SKIES Zumba 3pm, 787-707-3541
New Parent Support Morning Playgroup Bldg. 1140, 9:30am 787-707-3698
LUNCH CLUB
ODR Trip to “Caja de Muertos” Island, Ponce 787-707-3734 Malangas BBQ Night at the Golf Course 7:30pm 787-707-3980
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Children Story Time theme “Pets” 4pm 787-707-3208
BBQ Night at the Patio; Try the 660 Burger, 4 pm 787-707-3535 Scuba Open Water Course 787-707-3734 Golf Memorial Day Weekend Sale 787-707-3980
Scuba Open Water Course 787-707-3734 Golf Memorial Day Weekend Sale 787-707-3980
BBQ Night at the Patio; Try the 660 Burger, 4 pm 787-707-3535
Self Defense Class every Wednesday at CAC 9am, 787-707-3767
Out of the Box every Mon/Wed/ Fri. at Fitness Center 9am 787-707-3767 Tue thru Fri: Lunch Menu @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535 Monday to Friday Lunch Specials at Golf Snack Bar 11:30am – 3pm 787-707-3559
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FAP Child Abuse Prevention Class for CYSS Staff & the Community 787-707-3698
Library’s Coupon Club; Grocery Bill 11am 787-707-3208 Mango Festival at the Club 4pm 787-707-3535
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CYSS Summer Camp Registration Deadline 787-707-3787 Hiring Our Heroes, Hiring Fair 787-707-3365
Mango Festival at the Club LIVE MUSIC! 4pm 787-707-3535
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
For Strong Bands calendar see page 10.
Calendar subject to change. For updated version:
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