USAG: FORT WAINWRIGHT VOLUME 1, ISSUE 12 | DECEMBER 2014
www.FtWainwrightFMWR.com | Directorate of Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation.
No Children Under 16 permitted in the Warehouse Area.
Friday, December 5th 5 to 9 p.m.
*DoD CARDHOLDERS ONLY!
(Must have ID to get in)
Saturday, December 6th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Fort Wainwright Bldg. 3020 (Warehouse across from Private Sale Lot) Parking at Private Sale Lot For more information, call 361-7258.
COMMANDERS’ CUP
ARMY VS AIR FORCE
TIE-BREAKER GAME! 9 WINS
AT CARLSON CENTER DECEMBER 12, 2014 GAME STARTS AT 1:00PM
NO COST, OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 353-7223
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Outdoor Recreation’s December Trips
INTRO TO BELAY
December 4th, 11th, 18th 5:30-7pm Location: Outdoor Rec Price: Free
BUDDY CLIMB
December 3rd, 10th,17th 11am-7pm Location: Outdoor Rec Price: $4 per person with a buddy
DOLLAR CLIMB
December 5th 11am-7pm Location: Outdoor Rec Price: $1 per person
FAMILY XC SKI
December 6th 9am-5pm Location: Creamer’s Field Price: $30
SNOWMACHINE SAFETY COURSE
December 6th Morning: 9am-12pm & Afternoon: 1pm-4pm Location: The ORC Price: Free
ICE CLIMBING
December 13th 8am-5pm Location: Fox Creek Price: $45
WHITE MOUNTAINS SNOWMACHINE TRIP December 13th 8am-5pm Location: Outdoor Rec Price: $80 per person
LUNCH SKI & SOUP December 17th 12-1pm Location: Outdoor Rec Price: $10
WOMEN IN THE WILDERNESS: INTRO TO CROSS COUNTRY SKIING December 20th 9am-5pm Location: Birch Hill Price: $30
LOCAL ½ DAY SNOWMACHINE TRIP December 20th & 26th Morning: 9am-12pm & Afternoon: 1pm-4pm Location: Birch Hill Ski Area Price: $35
BIRCH LAKE ICE FISHING December 27th 8am-5pm Location: Outdoor Rec Price: $45
GO. EXPLORE.
For Complete Trip Details and to Reserve Your Spot, Call us at 361-6349 or stop by the Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg. 4050.
WARRIOR ZONE MONTHLY POOL TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2014 7:00PM
WARRIOR ZONE MONTHLY TEXAS HOLDEM TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 7:00PM - 10:00PM
TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT SATURDAY,DECEMBER 20, 2014 7:00PM
Single elimination tournament. Sign up begins at 6pm and ends at 6:50pm. These are free events. Top three winners receive prizes. Must be at least 18 years old and a DoD card holder
PHONE: 353-1087 BLDG 3205 SANTIAGO AVE
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Wednesday, Dec 31 2014 8PM - 2 AM Visit us online at www.ftwainwrightfmwr.com
Live music, Cosmic Bowl, food & drink specials, party favors and of course a countdown and a toast to ring in 2015. $15 per person! Reservations required. For more information call: 353-2654 Bldg. 3702
NUGGET LANES BOWLING CENTER, BLDG 3702
353-2654
Dec 13th Army vs Navy Football Game! Drink and Appetizer Specials. Dec 14th International Children’s Day! Complimentary Christmas Cookie and $10 Rent-a-Lane Special available all day.*
Nugget Lanes Bowling Center
Renovation Special Open Bowling will be LIMITED on Friday nights, Nov 13th - Dec 12th between 1830 - 2130 Cosmic Bowling will be available from until close.
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PLEASE call ahead to reserve your lane and receive the “Renovation Special” Buy One, Get One Free Bowling. *Regular shoe rental rates apply.
For more information, call 353-2654.
Private Party Rooms Available. We’re filling up fast so - Book your Holiday Party today! *Regular shoe rental rates apply.
MOTHERLODE CAFE FANTASTIC FRENCH DIP!
TENDER ROAST BEEF PILED HIGH ON A SIX INCH HOAGIE ROLL SERVED AU JUS WITH A SIDE OF FRENCH FRIES AND LARGE FOUNTAIN DRINK FOR ONLY $10. DON'T FORGET TO TRY OUR FRESH BAKED COOKIES! NOW AVAILABLE WARM FROM THE OVEN ALL DAY, EVERY DAY!
GOLD RUSH LOUNGE
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Cosmic Bowl: An awesome entertainment experience! Stylish Cosmic Bowling is a non-stop, highfiving, total sensory overload, and an unforgettably good time! Friday & Saturday nights 8pm to 1am. Reservations recommended.
Birthday Party, Hale & Farewell, Off-Sites, Organization Day, Unit FUNctions! We host them all right here at your Nugget Lanes Bowling Center. Call for info or stop by for a personal tour.
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WIN-A-GAME Bowling! Try your skill at striking a frame with a colored head-pin and winning a Free Game! Just $2.75 per game!* Available Weds-Fri, 11am-6pm.
Rock’N’Bowl Saturday Nights! DJ, Dancing, Karaoke and FUN! 9pm12:30am.
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Dec 21st Winter BOGO! Come visit with us and enjoy Buy One, Get One Free (BOGO) Bowling ALL day!*
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For more information, call 353-7223.
E L 2014 - 2015 EDU ICE SKATING SCH
December 20, 2014 - January 4, 2015 1:30 to 4 p.m. daily Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Eve special: Free skate rental on December 24 and 31
BOSS Secret Santa
Dec 22nd 1800 at the
Warrior Zone Sshh... Be a Secret Santa! Celebrate your holiday season with BOSS. Open to all BOSS Soldiers (Single/Single with Dependants/Geobachelors) For more information find your BOSS rep or contact BOSS at 907.353.7648
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Saturday December 20 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Physical Fitness Center Bldg. 3709 Two hour fitness class Consisting of Strength Training, Spin and Zumba. No Cost.
Limited to the first 28 participants who sign up. For more information, call 353-7223.
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FAME
December 2014 Schedule
Family Activity and Motivational Exercise
CYSS child care during your workouts!
Child Care Sessions:
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: $35 per child per month
F.A.M.E. Fitness Sessions:
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. or 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Cost: $3 per class or punch cards are available 10 for $27.50. Sessions are held at Melaven Fitness Center. For more information, call 353-9137.
DECEMBER CLASSES AT MELAVEN FITNESS CENTER INTERVAL CONDITIONING** Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 11:30 a.m. Class Fee: $3 per class
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING** Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 14:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m. Class Fee: $3 per class
BASIC STRENGTH & CONDITIONING** Tuesday, Thursday, 4:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Class Fee: $3 per class
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ORIENTATION** Tuesday: 6:15 p.m., Thursday: 12 p.m.
MELAVEN PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 353-1994.
DECEMBER CLASSES AT THE PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER HOUR OF POWER: GROUP STRENGTH** Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12 to 12:45 p.m. Class Fee: $3 per class **Punch Cards are available. 10 punches for $27.50 GROUP CYCLING** Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 12 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:30a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m.
INSANITY CLASS* Mondays & Wednesdays: 5 p.m. Class Fee: $6 per class *Punch Cards are available. 10 punches for $57.50 ZUMBA** Monday through Thursdays: 6:15 p.m., Saturdays: 11:15 a.m.
SPORTS & FITNESS All events and activities are held in Building 3709. For more information, call 353-7223.
Personal Training will be based on availability & scheduling appointments with the Fitness Specialist $35 Individual session (50 Minutes) Punch cards available 5 punches for $150 $30 group session (2-4 individuals during the same 50 minute session) Contact the Fitness Specialist at 353-1994 to make an appointment.
Make your own Gingerbread House & Holiday Craft LFCAC, Bldg. 1044 December 5 1630-1900 For more information, call 353-7755. Must pre-register for this event as SPACE IS LIMITED.
Bounce House Night December 15th & 30th 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Children ages 4-12. No cost. Two bouncy huts are now available at the LFCAC so now both smaller and bigger children can have their own hut. What could be cooler? Parents must be present to supervise their children as child care personnel will not be on hand.
LFCAC, Bldg. 1044 353-7755
FAMILY & MWR HOLIDAY HOURS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2014
WED, DEC 24 CHRISTMAS EVE
THUR, DEC 25 CHRISTMAS DAY FEDERAL HOLIDAY
FRI, DEC 26 TRAINING HOLIDAY
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES
0730-1630
CLOSED
CLOSED
0730-1630
CLOSED
CLOSED
1130-2030
CLOSED
1200-1700
CLOSED
1200-2000
1200-1700
CHENA BEND GOLF COURSE
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CYSS CENTRAL REGISTRATION
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CDC I
OPEN 06001800 FOR VERIFIED DUTY
CLOSED
OPEN 06001800 FOR VERIFIED DUTY
OPEN 06001800 FOR VERIFIED DUTY
CDC II
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
FAMILY CHILD CARE (FCC) OFFICE
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
FISCHER SKEET RANGE
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
FMWR ADMINISTRATION
0800-1700
CLOSED
0800-1700
0800-1700
LAST FRONTIER COMMUNITY CENTER
0800-1500
CLOSED
1300-2100
0800-1500
MELAVEN FITNESS CENTER
0500-1700
CLOSED
1100-1900
0500-1700
MELAVEN SWIM CENTER
0530-1630
CLOSED
1100-1900
0530-1630
NUGGET LANES BOWLING CENTER
1100-1400
CLOSED
1100-0100
2000-0200
OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER
1100-1500
CLOSED
1100-1900
1100-1500
PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER
0530-1700
CLOSED
0800-2000
0530-1900
PFC ICE RINK
1330-1600
CLOSED
1330-1600
1330-1600
POST LIBRARY
CLOSE 1700
CLOSED
1000-1800
CLOSE 1700
SCHOOL-AGE CENTER
OPEN 06001800 FOR VERIFIED DUTY
CLOSED
OPEN 06001800 FOR VERIFIED DUTY
OPEN 06001800 FOR VERIFIED DUTY
YOUTH CENTER
1400-1800
CLOSED
1400-1800
1400-1800
YOUTH SPORTS & FITNESS
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
SKIES (INSTRUCTIONAL)
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
1600-2300
CLOSED
1600-0100
1600-2300
AUTO SKILLS BIRCH HILL SKI & SNOWBOARD
WARRIOR ZONE
WED, DEC 31 NEW YEAR EVE
ARMY FAMILY COVENANT: Keeping the Promise
LEARN TO MASTER LIVING IN THE HEART OF ALASKA AT THE
Newcomer’s Orientation
Meet the people who are going to help you have fun and maximize your assignment at Fort Wainwright.
WHERE:
Last Frontier Community Activity Center, Bldg. 1044
WHEN:
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. DEC 17, 2014
SOME TOPICS COVERED: • Pet care • Summer and winter activities • Cultural awareness • Wildlife safety and more! Civilian attire is recommended and families are highly encouraged to attend.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 353-7298.
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ARTS &CRAFTS Saturday, December 6th 11a.m. - 12p.m. Free. Arts & Craft Make and take Class
Parent and child craft activities for ages 3 years old and up. Each family must have someone presently enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). Join us for an hour of fun while learning a craft with your child/children. AT THE Murphy Hall Building 1045, lower level in the SKIES room. For more information, call the EFMP 353-4243 or 353-4460.
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To register, call 353-7713. For information on specific classes, call 353-3220.
SIGN UP FOR JANUARY TODAY! SKIES EXPLORATION
Sewing Class
Explore a variety of science, arts, crafts and cooking activities.
In conjunction with Youth Center. Youth Center membership required.
Tuesdays • 1200-1245 $45/student (ages 2-5)
Dance Classes Move It, Move It Wednesdays 2-5 yr olds 1730-1815 pm $45 per month
This is a physical activity and movement class that will help your child learn how to shake, move and wiggle their way to fun. Location, BLDG 1045. For more information on Dance Classes please call 353-7713.
Tuesdays • 1630-1800 FREE
Art Classes Fine Arts Drawing
Saturdays: Jan 10, 17, 24, & 31 8 yr and up • 1130-1300 Fee $50
Intro to Sewing
Saturdays: Jan 10 & 24 7 yr and up • 1130-1300 Fee $35
FUNKY Fiber Arts/Weaving Saturdays: Jan 17 & 31 7 yr and up • 1130-1300 Fee $35
Parents may participate in ALL art Classes for a $15 or $10 materials fee, class dependent
Learn to speak French
French language classes are available now. Please call for more information. 353-3220 or 353-7713.
Martial Arts Classes
*Parents purchase uniforms and belts from instructor.
Family Karate
Meets off post on Chena Pump Road
Mondays, 1730-1830 Wednesdays, 1800-1900 Saturdays, 0930-1030 Ages 5 and up 2 Classes/week: $65 1 Class/week: $50
Core Training (NEW)
Unlimited number of classes: $80
Taekwondo Classes
Meets on post bldg 1045 lower level, SKIES unlimited
Wed & Thur, 1630-1730 Ages 5-18 yrs $60
SKIES UNLIMITED IS LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS IN: Music, Arts & Crafts, Language Skills, Digital Photography, Video Media or other life skills. If you are interested, call 353-3220 for more details these are paid positions working with the Fort Wainwright Youth and The SKIESunlimited program.
To register, call 353-7713. For information on specific classes, call 353-3220. Please note that times and locations are subject to change.
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MARK THESE D A T E S ! YOUTH SPONSORSHIP ACTIVITY: ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES AT THE YOUTH CENTER 20 DECEMBER, 1100-1500 REGISTER AT YOUTH CENTER BY DECEMBER 12 For information, call 353-9377
SCHOOL DATES: EARLY DISMISSAL 17-19 DECEMBER END OF FIRST SEMESTER: 19 DECEMBER WINTER BREAK: 19 DECEMBER – 05 JANUARY
OUTREACH SERVICES
Parent Central PARENT EDUCATION PARENT’S NIGHT OUT Services, CLASSES Tuesday, Dec 9, 2014 FAME, and DE-STRESSING TECHNIQUES/ 1745-2045 @ CDC 1, SFAC hourly COPING MECHANISMS $15 PER CHILD care will be FOR FAMILIES Light Snack will be closed on Thursday, Dec 4, 2014 provided. Register Thursday and 0930-1030 @ LFCAC by DEC 2ND @ PCS. Friday, MINE, THEIRS, AND OURS/ 25-26 Dec SUPER SATURDAY BLENDED FAMILIES 2014 for the CARE Tuesday, Dec 9, 2014 Holidays. Saturday, Dec 20, 1800-1900 @ CDC1 FAME will 2014 FREE Child Care also be 0900-1400 @ CDC1, available @ CDC closed on $25 PER CHILD (1745-1915) call PCS by 10/2. Wed 24th & Register by DEC 31 Dec 2014. th 12 @ PCS. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER CALL 353-7713.
YOUTH SPORTS REGISTRATION Indoor Soccer 5 & up yrs $55 Registration Deadline December 12
Dev. Soccer
3-4 yrs
$20
Registration Deadline December 12
Volleyball 5 & up yrs
Registration Deadline December 12
$55
Volleyball Camp 7-14 yrs FREE Registration Deadline December 12
Register for Sports at CYSS Parent Central Services, BLDG 1049, Suite #2. You will need a full CYSS registration on file and a sports physical that is current through the entire sports season. For a full CYSS Registration, please bring: current shot record, DoD ID card, 3 emergency contacts, and a current sports physical. For more information call 353-7713.
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Activities include Ice Skating, Bowling, Laser Tag, Facility Activities and Educational Field Trips and more!
Registered CYSS Youth (Grades K to 6) School Age Center, Bldg. 4166 For more information, call 361.7394
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1. Army Community Service (ACS) 2. Automotive Skills Center 3. Birch Hill Ski & Snowboard Area 4. Chena Bend Golf Course and Snack Bar 5. Child Development Center I (CDC I) 6. Child Development Center II (CDC II) 7. CYSS Parent Central Services, Youth Sports, FCC 8. Fischer Skeet Range *Map is not to scale
Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Facilities
FAMILY AND MWR FACILITIES HOURS OF OPERATION 1 ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE Bldg. 3401, p 353-4227 M-F 0730-1630 Sa-Su Closed 2 AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS CENTER Bldg. 3730, p 353-7436 M 1130-2030 T-W Closed Th-F 1130-2030 Sa 0900-1730 Su 1130-2030 Tow Service (24/7): 590-1716 3 BIRCH HILL SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA Bldg. 1172, p 353-1998 p 353-6795 Fri-Sun 1200-2000 DW GRILL Fri-Sun 1200-1900 4 CHENA BEND GOLF COURSE Bldg.2092, p 353-6223 Closed for the Season DW GRILL, p 353-6147 Closed for the Season 5 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I (CDC I) Bldg. 4024, p 361-4190 M-F 0600-1800 Sa-Su Closed 6 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER II (CDC II) Bldg 4176, p 361-9056 Closed for Repairs. 7 CYSS PARENT CENTRAL SERVICES Bldg. 1049 #2 p 353-7713/7826 M-F 0800-1700 W 0800-1800 Sa, Su Closed
8 FISCHER SKEET RANGE Bldg. 1171, p 353-7869 Sa 1200-1700 9 LAST FRONTIER COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER (LFCAC) Bldg. 1044, p 353-7755 M-Th 0800-2000 F 0800-2100 Sa 1300-2100 Su 1300-1800 LASER TAG: Th 1500-1900 F 1500-2000 Sa 1300-2000 Su 1300-1700 BUBBLY BREW M-F 0700-1500 10 LIBRARY Bldg. 3700, p 353-2642 M-Th 1000-1900 F 1000-1800 Sa, Su Closed 11 MELAVEN PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER Bldg. 3452, p 353-1994 Mo-Fri: 0500-2030 Sa: 1130-1800 Su: Closed MELAVEN SWIM CENTER Bldg. 3452, p 353-1994 Tue-Fri: 0530-0800, 1100-1445 & 1600-1930 Saturday Lessons & Lap Swim: 1145-1230 Open Swim: 1230-1730 Su, Mon Closed 12 NAF CIVILIAN PERSONNEL Bldg. 1045, p 353-6356 M-F 0730-1130 1230-1600 Sat, Su Closed
15 NUGGET LANES BOWLING CENTER ldg. 3702, p 353-2654 M-T Closed W, Th 1100-2200 F 1100-0100 Sa 1100-0100 Su 1100-2100 GOLD RUSH LOUNGE M-T Closed W-Th 1700-2200 F-Sa 1500-0100 Su 1500-2100 MOTHER LODE CAFE M-T Closed W-Th 1100-1400 1600-2100 F 1100-2300 Sa 1200-2300 Su 1200-2000 16 OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER (ORC) Bldg. 4050, p 361-6349 Tue-Sa 1100-1900 Sun-M: Closed 17 PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER (PFC) Bldg. 3709, p 353-7223 M-Fri: 0530-2130 Sa, Su: 0900-1900 PFC ICE RINK M-Th 1130-1300 Fri: 1730-1945 Sa, Su: 1330-1600
12 PRIVATE ORGANIZATION ADVISOR Bldg. 1045, p 353-7765 M-F 0800-1700 Sa, Su Closed 18 SCHOOL AGE CENTER (SAC) Bldg. 4166, p 361-7394 M-F 0600-1800 Sa-Su Closed
13 SOLDIER FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (SFAC) Bldg. 3414, p 353-7322 M-F 0730-1630 Sa, Su Closed 12 SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES Bldg. 1045, Rm. 27 p 353-9377 M-F 0900-1800 Sa-Su Closed 12 UNIT FUNDS Bldg. 1045, p 353-7765 M-F 0800-1700 Sa-Su Closed 19 WARRIOR ZONE Bldg. 3205, p 353-1087 GAMING M-Th: 1600-2300 F-Sa: 1600-0100 Su: 1200-2100 SPORTS BAR M-Th 1700-2230 F-Sa 1630-1230 Su: 1200-2030 20 YOUTH CENTER Bldg. 4109, p 361-5437 M-Th: 1400-2000 Fri: 1400-2200 Sat: 1200-2000 Su: Closed \
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YOUTH SPORTS Bldg. 1049 #2 p 353-7482 M-F 0900-1700 Sa, Su Closed
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