Bliss NOW Magazine: May 2023

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Pages full of absolute fun and endless POSSIBILITIES!

VOLUME NINETEEN | ISSUE THREE

MAY 2023

blissNOW

BY FAMILY & MWR MARKETING

one world one voice one magazine one great staff

Marketing & Special Events Manager Michele Wiernicki

Marketing Assistants Coral Musy Bethany Lewis

Editor/Writer Natalie Hinojos-Tomeny

Graphic Designers Kenny Broomfield Raymond Sanchez

Visual Production Marketing Chris Bohn

Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator Marlo Brestar

Advertising Assistant Jonathan Hermosilla

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Training Coordinator

Check out what’s happening in May. Yappy Hour is having a graduation party for all the pups, May 10 at Sam Adams Pub Patio, located at Centennial!

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MAY EVENTS MAY HIGHLIGHTS THE BLISS BUZZ

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A LOOK FORWARD FORT BLISS MAPS FORT BLISS MWR PHONE DIRECTORY

Office Manager Martina Grise

Special Events Coordinators Lora Diem Edward Arriola

BlissNOW is a Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation magazine published monthly for activities on Fort Bliss, Texas. BlissNOW is mailed to all Fort Bliss homes inserted in welcome packets, and distributed to all Family and MWR facilities, along with the Fort Bliss Commissary, Post Exchange at Freedom Crossing, IHG Army Hotels Fort Bliss and the Personnel Processing Center. Circulation: 10,000 monthy. The appearance of advertising does not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Army, Department of Defense or federal government. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication; activities and events are subject to change without notice. Downloading of any social media apps is on a voluntary basis. DFMWR is not responsible for any negative consequences resulting in its use. For more information, call the individual facilities. Family and MWR Marketing is located in Building 12 Pershing Road Fort Bliss, TX 79916 and may be reached at 915-568-6741.

EVENTS THIS MAY 1-31 4 5 7-13 10 10 12 12 13

Strong B.A.N.D.S.

Time varies | Multiple MWR Programs

Star Wars Day: Plaque Painting

1-3pm | Mickelsen Library

Kids Run

3pm | Youth Sports Plex

Massaging Mamas

Reservation times | Soto PFC

Yappy Hour: Graduation

5-7pm | Sam Adams Pub Patio

Mother’s Day Candle Making 5-7pm | Art & Hobby Shop

Military Spouse Appreciation Day 9am | Family Resilience Center

Spouses Night Out 3-7pm | Centennial

High Ropes Course

1-3pm | Soldier Activity Center

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SKIES: Mary Poppins Dance Production 4-6pm | Stayton Theater

Mother’s Day Brunch

10am-1pm | Centennial

9am-12pm | Rod & Gun Club

All day | Desert Strike Lanes

12-1pm | TBD

Mother’s Day Breakfast at the Range Bowl with your Hero

Community Information Exchange

Armed Forces Day Parade

10am | Smith Bliss Field

8am-2pm | Soldier Activity Center

8am-3pm | Rod & Gun Club

Mountain Biking & Brewery Tour Art on the Range

BOSS: Pool Party

11am-3pm | Soldier Activity Center

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MAY HIGHLIGHTS KIDS RUN

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a family fun run! Join Youth Sports Plex FRIDAY, MAY 5 for a 5K or 1-mile run! The fun starts at 8:30 a.m., the cost is $5 for parents who would like to purchase a t-shirt. It's free for all youths!

Registration is required and can be done at Youth Sports Plex. For more information, call 915-568-2617.

MOTHER'S DAY CANDLE MAKING

Join Wick'd Repour and Art & Hobby for Mother's Day bowl candles WEDNESDAY, MAY 10! Participants will have the opportunity to create one wooden bowl soy candle just in time for Mother's Day. Space is limited, open to ages 14 and older with accompanied paying adult. For more information, call 915-568-5563.

SPOUSES NIGHT OUT

Military Spouses, it's time to treat yourself to a night out!

Come out to the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center FRIDAY, MAY 12 for a fun-filled night of games, bingo, martinis and a manicure, mini massages, wine glass decorations and more! Leave the kids home with a babysitter and enjoy a night to celebrate you! It is open to all military spouses who want to have fun and relaxation!

For more information, call 915-568-2554.

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MAY HIGHLIGHTS SKIES: MARY POPPINS DANCE PRODUCTION

Join SKIES for an enchanted evening of imagination!

SKIES students will be performing Mary Poppins for their dance recital SATURDAY, MAY 13 at the Stayton Theater. Doors open at 4 p.m. Come out and support SKIES and cheer on the dancers as the perform! For more information, call 915-568-5544.

ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE

Fort Bliss MWR is hosting a big celebration this Armed Forces Day! Come out SATURDAY, MAY 20 and watch as local schools, organizations and Milo march down Sheridan Road starting at 10 a.m. Then head on over to Smith Bliss Field to enjoy military static displays, military dog demonstrations, duck races and much more! For more information, call 915-588-8247.

MOUNTAIN BIKING & BREWERY TOUR

Come ride the MTB trails with Outdoor Recreation SATURDAY, MAY 20! There will be a variety of routes to choose from, whether you're beginner or expert, Outdoor Recreation has your covered. Join the sun, trail and brewery from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., cost is $20, includes transportation and equipment. After blazing the trails, Outdoor Recreation will stop by a local brewery! Space is limited, open to ages 21 and older. Registration is required and can be done by visiting the Soldier Activity Center. For more information, call 915-744-1531.

** Events subject to change without notice. Info: bliss.armymwr.com or facebook.com/blissmwr** @blissmwr

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HONORING THEIR SACRIFICES

BY FORT BLISS MWR MARKETING

“April showers bring May flowers.” newest addition to the MWR calendar and it was Hmm … not sure this would apply here in El Paso, added to ensure, all spouses were accommodated, to maybe it should say, “April winds steal all your bins?” include those who work during the day.

Nevertheless, what May does bring is recognition MOTHER'S DAY for Military Spouses and Moms! First up, on the According to history.com, Mother’s Day was calendar is Military Spouse Appreciation Day held originated by Anna Jarvis, she was the daughter Friday, May 12. Military Spouse Appreciation was of Anne Reeves Jarvis – who established Mother’s first recognized by President Ronald Reagan in 1984. Day work clubs and organized Mothers’ Friendship It has always been celebrated the Friday Day to promote reconciliation, years before Mother’s Day. prior to the Civil War. Anna Jarvis MILITARY SPOUSE originated the idea of Mother’s APPRECIATION Day to honor all mothers who In a Proclamation by President made sacrifices for their children Reagan it stated, “Throughout after her mother’s death. On the years, as the numbers May 9, 1914, President of our married men and Woodrow Wilson issued a women in uniform have Proclamation that set the grown and as their military official date of Mother’s Day missions have become more to be celebrated the second complex and dispersed, their Sunday in May. ­­— A Proclamation by spouses have made countless It’s a busy weekend as Fort Bliss President Ronald Reagan personal sacrifices to support the MWR celebrates Mother’s Day on Armed Forces – As volunteers, Sunday, May 14! What better way military spouses have provided to honor Mom than with food and exemplary service and leadership in fun! Enjoy a delicious brunch at either educational, community, recreational, religious, the Centennial or Rod & Gun Club and then head social and cultural endeavors. And as parents and to Desert Strike Lanes for a bowling special all day. homemakers, they preserve the cornerstone of our Moms can also take part in a candle-making class at Nation's strength—the American family.”

Art & Hobby Shop. Fort Bliss MWR has moms and In previous years, Fort Bliss MWR would honor spouses covered this month! spouses with one great event held with Army The weather is beautiful this time of year, go outside Community Service (ACS). This year, it was decided and enjoy this wonderful installation and unique to do two special events for spouses to have the ability surrounding city. You do not want to miss your to celebrate all day long! Spouses Night Out is the chance to spend time with Fort Bliss MWR in May!

“ ... Their spouses have made countless personal sacrifices to support the Armed Forces ...”

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A LOOK FORWARD Check out some of the upcoming events in June.

3rd Annual Hustle & Muscle Challenge • June 10th Iron Soldier 5K Unity Run • June 10th DFMWR/SFRG Golf Tournament • June 10th Aquapalooza • June 17th Father's Day Brunch • June 18th Father's Day Lunch & Shoot • June 18th Pampering Papas • June 18th-24th Pride Market • June 24th Spin into Summer • June 24th

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