December 2014 JBLM MWR e-Focus

FOCUS Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide

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CONTENTS FOOD & FUN

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FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT

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HOLI-DAILY DEALS

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ADVENTURES

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FEELIN’ GOOD

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Have breakfast with Santa; save with Mexican grill deals; rent Santa for parties; golf for $10 or less; enter home brews into competition; four ways to stay safe in snow

SKIES dancers bring cheer; attend holiday fest; library events for all ages; find help with employment, get in on free home & Family life classes and much more

Tear out the 3rd Annual Holi-daily Deals section, and keep it handy so you don’t miss a daily deal, discount or enter-to-win chance.

Get outdoors for winter float trip, kayak caroling, Mount Bachelor weekend, Leavenworth festival, survival camping, plus ski, board and snowshoe trips Outdoor Recreation staff

Family snowtubing, skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are popular outings for everyone who loves snow. There’s plenty of the white stuff close by in the mountains, and plenty of trips from which to choose! See the Adventures section for details.

Register for Polar Skip & Dip and ‘All That Glitters’ Aerobathon; wellness center keeps you healthy; become a water safety instructor; attend Army/Navy game

FROM THE COVER Winter and holiday celebrations abound December’s packed with fun celebrations and holiday activities. We love heaping on the good times for everyone at JBLM! Read on for your choice of winter fun.

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‘Tis the season of holiday cheer, snow & winter fun With Thanksgiving already celebrated, we’re well into the 2014 holiday season. In celebration of the season, we’re hosting myriad events to put you and yours in the holiday spirit.

Kick off the holidays with the JBLM Holiday Tree Lighting ceremonies Thursday, Dec. 4 in front of Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center at Lewis Main and Monday, Dec. 8 at McChord Field’s Chapel Support Services. Turn to page 8 for the details.

We’re offering great specials at our restaurants and golf courses, plus you can choose from winter sports for youth with Child, Youth & School Services and fun runs and fitness programs with JBLM Sports, Fitness & Aquatics. You’ll find all this and more on the pages of this issue.

Plus, be sure to pull out the special 3rd Annual Holi-daily Deals section at the center of the magazine (it includes Trees for Troops information, too). Keep it in your car or your desk at work so you won’t miss enter-towin contests and daily discounts offered at select locations. You could win toy-filled stockings, great gifts, a stay at Great Wolf Lodge and more!

Finally, your feedback is important. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about our facilities and programs at http://ice.disa.mil.

William E. Harvey Director, Family & MWR at JBLM

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FOCUS JBLM

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family & MWR Director, Family & MWR

William E. Harvey

Creative director Toby Bartley Promotions director

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Editor & graphic designer Writer/graphic designer

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Contributors Sean Fenske, Staff Sergeant Antwaun J. Parrish and Staff Sergeant Micah VanDyke Contributing photographers

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The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly. All activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family & MWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorsement. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.

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Sign up for Breakfast with Santa Santa’s looking forward to having company for breakfast Saturday, Dec. 13!

He’s inviting you and your Family to join him at the Club at McChord Field from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

The cost is $11.95 for ages 10 and older, $8.95 for ages 3–9 and free for ages 2 and younger. Seating is limited; get your tickets from the Club by Friday, Dec. 12.

Call 253-982-5581 for reservations.

Payments can be made by phone.

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Order festive holiday cookies Having a party at your home or office?

Order festive holiday and gingerbread cookies from Battle Bean coffee shop at Stone Education Center! The cookies are professionally baked and decorated by our JBLM pastry chefs. The cost is $15 per dozen or $25 for two dozen. Allow four business days for your orders.

Call 253-964-8152 for ordering information. Stone Ed Battle Bean is located at 6242 Colorado Ave. at Lewis Main.

Get in on the Club’s meal specials The Club at McChord Field offers exclusive specials to members and weekday specials to nonmembers: • From 11 a.m.–1 p.m., get a Wednesday Hump Day special — burger, fries and a soda for $6 ($5 for Club members).

• The dining room is open Friday nights for dinner from 5–8. Prime rib, salmon, chicken, pasta and burgers are on the menu.

• A Club member exclusive two-for-one steak night is being served Friday, Dec. 19 from 5–8. Two complete dinners cost only $18.95.

• Club members can enjoy a free appreciation dinner Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 5–7 p.m. Family members and guests

pay $5 each.

• Club members also get two meals for the price of one Tuesdays from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Join the Club today and save more than $100 in other MWR purchases!

Find out how by visiting JBLMmwr.com/ clubcard (follow the link to download an application).

Questions? Call 253-982-5581. The Club is at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Plan holiday office parties with a scenic view If you’re wondering where to plan your weekday office party, the Bistro at Russell Landing is a perfect place for a lakeside view!

Located at the end of American Lake Avenue at Lewis North, the Bistro offers a hearty homestyle menu and is accepting reservations for large or small groups.

Call 253-964-2813 for lunch reservations for small groups or for catered parties in a private room. You can choose from a wide variety of catering menus for your larger parties.

Another favorite place for office parties is Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course at McChord Field.

Make your request now to book a private party with a view of the golf course in a light-filled setting that can seat 40– 100 people.

If you have a party of 10 or fewer, just call ahead and the staff can seat you for lunch from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Call 253-982-2124/3271 for more information.

Closer to the south end of JBLM? Eagles Pride Golf Course is a great scenic setting for your staff party.

If you want to go as a group for lunch at the golf course’s Caddy Shack Bar & Grill, call ahead at 253-964-2792.

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Above: Air Force Staff Sgt. Flemmer polished off Habañero Mexican Grill’s 6-pound burrito — “The Hump” — in 23 minutes flat Wednesday, Oct. 22.

If you take the challenge and eat The Hump within an hour, you get it for free. The Hump is available on request; call 253-982-3271. Regular price is $14.95.

Left: Try a hearty taco salad in either a crispy taco shell or with taco chips — build it your way from 11 a.m.–closing.

Find menus for our eateries online at JBLMmwr.com.

Save with Habañero Mexican Grill’s new combos New specials are being featured at Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course.

From 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., come in to enjoy: • A free soda when you buy Monday’s featured meat burrito for $7.25.

• Free basket of chips when you buy a meat quesadilla and a soda for $8 on Wednesdays.

• Three crisp or soft ground-beef tacos and a soda for $6.75 each Thursday.

Habañero is located at 895 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field.

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of time to catch the opening parade at noon. See St. Nicholas, buy roasted chestnuts, try downhill sledding in the park and listen to music throughout the day.

At dusk, the entire village lights up to the tune of “Silent Night.” The return trip drops you off by 9:30–10 p.m.

The trip costs $45 per person for ages 5 and older. (Children ages 4 and younger aren’t recommended due to the long ride and 14-hour day.)

Rent a Santa for your parties

Attend tree lighting & reception Enjoy Lewis Main’s annual tree lighting ceremony Thursday, Dec. 4 with a free reception afterward at CYS Services Parent Central at 2295 12th St. (at Bitar Avenue).

The ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. in front of Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center at 2022 Liggett Ave. Bring your camera for photos with Santa, make crafts, enjoy activities and listen to the 56th Army Band play!

McChord Field’s Chapel Support Services is hosting a tree lighting Monday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. with a reception from 4–5 p.m. inside the Chapel Support Center at 746 Jackson Blvd.

Sign up now for Leavenworth Christmas Tree Lighting Want to see an entire town lit up with holiday lights? Call now to reserve your spot on a motorcoach trip with LTS from Lewis Main to Leavenworth for the Christmas Lighting Festival Saturdays, Dec. 13 and 20.

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Santa’s always busy this time of year, but he’s never too busy to make a personal appearance — for a small fee.

Arrange for Santa and his assistant elf to visit your home, office or unit and squadron parties from Dec. 1–21.

Each visit includes a stocking from Santa. Rental fees are $25 for a 15minute ho-ho-ho, $50 for a half-hour visit or $75 for an entire hour of jolliness.

Each additional 15-minute visit over an hour is $10.

Call 253-967-5636 for more details and to schedule your time with Santa.

Golf for $10 or less in December!

Everyone can afford to golf in the winter! Take advantage of off-season savings at Whispering Firs Golf Course: • All Service Members, military retirees and their Families pay only a $7 green fee, $7 cart rental and $7 club rental on Pearl Harbor Day, Sunday, Dec. 7 after 11 a.m.

• Wednesdays are wonderful in December — all green fees are $10 after 11 a.m.

• Active duty military and their Families get two-for-one range balls all month.

• Get in on the December daily special that includes your green fee, a shared cart and a $7 food voucher — all for only $26.

Specials cannot be combined with other specials and may not be used for tournaments, holidays or outings.

For more information, call the pro shop at 253-982-2124.

Whispering Firs is at 895 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field.

Save with pro shops sale Save on golf merchandise at Whispering Firs’ and Eagles Pride’s annual holiday sale through December (excluding holiday closures). Save 10–40 percent in-

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JBLM chef wins Food Network’s ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’

in-stock bags and shoes. Other in-stock items are up to 50 percent off.

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with a gift for yourself. Spend $75 and pick a candy cane off the tree for a free gift (putters, wedges, gloves, grips, balls and more).

Call Whispering Firs at 253-982-2124 or Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 for more details.

Enter Skins tourney Keep your game sharp during the offseason! Enter the Skins Tournament Saturday, Dec. 6 at Whispering Firs Golf Course at McChord Field. The cost is $10 plus your green fee. Tee time is 8 a.m.

Call 253-982-2124 for entry details.

Whispering Firs is at 895 Lincoln Blvd.

The $49 Fall/Winter Golf Pass keeps you in the game Like to golf year-round at Eagles Pride or Whispering Firs golf courses? Purchase a $49 Fall/Winter Golf Pass!

The pass includes your first round of golf with 50 percent off your green fees

Home brewers can compete for ‘Best of JBLM’ If you’re into making home brew, get ready to enter your best batches into the 2015 JBLM home brew competition.

Registration begins Friday, Jan. 2. Submissions will be accepted through Wednesday, Feb. 4 and judged by certified experts Saturday, Feb. 7.

Event organizers are encouraging home brewers to both compete and provide samples at Brewfest Friday, Feb. 20, where winners will be awarded prizes and medals.

Find registration forms on the Brewfest page at JBLMmwr.com/brewfest. E-registration is preferred at wahomebrewers. org/mcchord. For more information, call 253-967-5776.

seven days a week for future rounds (ex-

Find fun on New Year’s Eve

cluding holidays, tournaments and spe-

If you’re looking for early evening Family fun Wednesday, Dec. 31, drop by Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main! It’s located at 2272 Liggett Ave. Ages 18 and older can drop by the Warrior Zone at Lewis North for recreation and fun on New Year’s Eve. The Warrior Zone is located on the corner of 17th and D streets.

cials). The pass is good through Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015.

Call the pro shop at Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 or Whispering Firs at 253-982-2124 for more information.

Eagles Pride is located off I-5 Exit 116.

Whispering Firs is at 895 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field.

xcitement filled the Eagle’s Pride Golf Course, as the JBLM community gathered to watch Randy Mulder win Guy’s Grocery Game’s Thanksgiving Grocery Trot special.

Mulder, manager and chef of the Bistro at Russell Landing, competed alongside four other chefs on the reality show hosted by the Food Network’s Guy Fieri.

Col. H. Charles Hodges, the JBLM commander, opened the viewing party by presenting Mulder with the Irving Rubenstein Memorial Award. The award, given out by the International Military Communities Executive Association, recognizes one outstanding DFMWR services professional from each of the five branches of the Armed Forces who has been in a management position.

As the winning chef of the competition, Mulder took home $18,000.

“I’m donating half of what I’ve earned to the Wounded Warrior Project, just to give back and as a thank-you to the military community,” says Mulder.

Mulder states that the experience has opened a lot of doors for him and his community.

“Not only is it a good thing for me, but it also sheds a good light on the military in general,” he says.

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tumped on finding a holiday gift? No time to run around looking for ideas? Family & MWR has unique gifts you can buy at JBLM during lunch or after work!

Your Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field has plenty of ready-to-buy gifts inside the gift shop: • Assorted JBLM memorabilia pewter tree ornaments.

• Wooden JBLM ornaments.

• Pewter key chains available with Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard seals.

• Northwest-themed pewter ornaments, such as Mount Rainier, downy woodpecker and North Head Lighthouse.

• Shot glasses with pewter crest available in Apache, Chinook, C-17, Blackhawk and Stryker themes.

• C-17 pewter wine stopper.

• Walnut flag case.

• Coin holders in wall mount, desktop or case displays.

• Crafted wood desk clocks with or without pen holders.

• Bamboo barbecue set that can be custom laser-engraved.

Bring in your Christmas stockings, towels, dinner napkins or other cloth items with this month’s coupon (right) and save 25 percent when you have a name or monogram embroidered.

Already have a gift and want to personalize it? Bring it into the Arts & Crafts Center to have it engraved!

Your gift is guaranteed to be completed

by Tuesday, Dec. 23 if your order is placed

by Monday, Dec. 15.

Also buy select in-stock moulding on clearance for your own framing projects.

Want to see these gifts and more right now? The online catalog is available at JBLMmwr.com under Arts & Crafts Center.

The Arts & Crafts Center is located at 1121 Barnes Blvd. Call 253-982-6726 for more information.

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For that hard-to-please person on your gift list, the easy solution is to give them an adventure they won’t forget!

Buy discount tickets at Leisure Travel Services for first-run movies, Seattle CityPass with visits to the Space Needle (two visits), Seattle Aquarium, Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour, Pacific Science Center or the Museum of Flight and Woodland Park Zoo or Experience Music Project Museum. Also ride the Ducks of Seattle with discount tickets.

LTS is also a Ticketmaster outlet with a difference — no extra service fee for concerts, cultural events or plays!

LTS is temporarily located inside Bowl Arena Lanes at 2272 Liggett Ave. Call 253-967-3085 for more information.

Another fantastic place to buy someone an adventure is the Northwest Adventure Center. Imagine a surprise trip: • Floating down the Skagit River to see bald eagles ($55 gift).

• Biking through the tulips in Skagit County in early spring ($60 gift).

• Mountain biking ($35 gift).

• Moonlight snowshoeing ($40 gift) or snowshoeing at Paradise on Mount Rainier ($45 gift).

• Snow tubing in the mountains ($35 gift; children cost less).

• Spring a bit more for bungee jumping or zip lining, a brew-and-ski weekend in Oregon, a red-wine-and-chocolate tour, kayak lessons or scuba lessons.

Read about those and more in the Adventures section starting on page 24.

Also find lots of great deals at the NAC store for winter sports and outings.

The NAC is located at 8050 NCO Beach Rd. at Lewis North. Call 253-967-6263 for more details.

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gift-giving ideas

HOW TO ‘GREEN’ YOUR HOLIDAY!

1. Drop off your (real or artificial) tree at JBLM Recycling Centers The Lewis Main & McChord Field Recycle Centers, located by the Commissary & Exchange, are open Tuesday–Saturday 0730–1600.

Please NO tinsel, flocking or lights on the trees. Lights are accepted as long as they are off the tree.

2. Use LED lights 3. Use alternative/reusable gift wrap

Your Arts & Crafts Center December Clip ‘n Save Coupons Bring these coupons to your MWR Arts & Crafts Center Dec. 1–23, 2014, to receive your discounts when you place an order!

10% OFF Frame Shop Fitting (Does not apply to specialty fitting)

25% OFF stocking or monogram embroidery

4. Buy local

(Pocket-sized embroidery only) Limit one coupon per customer.

Valid only when presented in person.

No photocopies accepted. No cash value.

Coupon is good Dec. 1–23, 2014.

• Newspaper. Use the comics or a great photo for added color.

• Reusable cloth bags. These serve double duty — great wrapping & handy shopping bag!

• Maps make a great statement. For that extra detail, use a map with a personally significant location highlighted.

• Scarf or fabric remnant. How to: http:/ bklynbrideonline.com/14193/diyprojects/you-me-diy-furoshikiwrapping/ • Christmas tin. Saves paper & it’s easy!

Limit one coupon per customer.

Valid only when presented in person.

No photocopies accepted. No cash value.

Coupon is good Dec. 1–23, 2014.

Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field 1121 Barnes Blvd. • 253-982-6726

When you shop locally owned stores, more money is generated for your local economy and tax base. This means more money for the schools and infrastructure of where you live.

Make one of your resolutions a sustainable one!

Reduce food waste • Turn down thermostat Take public transportation Get a low-flow shower head “Like” us on Facebook: JBLMmwr.com Facebook.com/SustainableJBLM

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ant to have fun in mountain snow, cut down a Christmas tree from a national park, go snowshoeing or tubing for the day or just go winter sightseeing?

Avoid potential catastrophe with these seven essential steps.

1. Winterize your vehicle before you drive into freezing weather.

You can prepare your vehicle for winter easily and cheaply when you sign up for a basic car-care class at your Family & MWR Auto Center at McChord Field.

Thomas Graves, lead mechanic at McChord Field, says, “For $20, we cover oil change, fluids, lubrications, tire pressure and coolant in-depth. We also give students a maintenance schedule with detailed diagrams to know what to do before, during and after maintenance.”

Your vehicle’s condition is vital for winter travel. Also look at the condition of your belts, hoses, radiator, lights, brakes, heater/defroster and wiper blades.

Keep your fuel tank full and make sure the car battery is fully charged.

2. Carry winter supplies for your trip or outing in the snow.

To prevent getting stuck somewhere in the cold, carry a quart of oil and transmission fluid, 50-50 mix of antifreeze, paper towels and a portable air pump for emergencies. In snow, you’ll need some road salt or sand, a tow chain or rope, emergency flares, a fluorescent distress flag, jumper cables and a flashlight with extra batteries.

Always keep the 10 winter essentials in your vehicle in a backpack for taking with you when you leave the car.

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The 10 essentials of trekking outdoors are different in winter. When you’re outdoors, clothing is different, too. At the least, wear synthetic layers of clothing and a puffy outer jacket and pants layer.

You can buy these essentials for about $50 — they could save your life: • Navigation map and compass. Navigation may be more difficult on snowy trails, so carry backup navigation, such as a compass. If you’re relying on GPS, remember that cold weather drains batteries.

• Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen for blinding light on sunny snow).

• Insulation — extra clothing, plus extra wool or synthetic socks, hat and gloves to replace wet ones.

• Illumination (headlamp/flashlight).

• First-aid supplies.

• Fire — making a fire in snow only melts down the snowpack, so pack a liquid fuel stove and a lighter to warm liquid or food when outdoors.

• Repair kit and tools — a multitool and duct tape at the minimum for patching a broken snowshoe or other gear.

• Nutrition (extra food).

• Hydration (extra water). For safety’s sake, don’t eat snow. It brings down your body temperature and it isn’t sanitary.

• Emergency shelter: ultralight tarp, a bivy sack, an emergency space blanket (which packs small and weighs just ounces), even a large plastic trash bag.

• Portable shovel.

As a reminder, dogs are generally not allowed for safety reasons in national and state parks’ snowshoe trails.

3. When you go over a mountain pass or into national parks, you’re required to carry chains for your two-wheel drive vehicle. National

park rangers are authorized to issue you a ticket if your vehicle is randomly inspected and you aren’t carrying chains.

So, how do you buy the right chains?

Robert Conrad, outdoor recreation specialist at the Northwest Adventure Center, says, “Cable chains are recommended for cars with two-wheel drive. Read the description on the package before you buy so you get the right size and kind for your vehicle. Also practice putting on and taking off your new chains before you need them so you don’t spend unnecessary time on the cold, slushy and snowy ground figuring it out.”

Conrad recommends you hang up your chains to dry rather than storing wet chains in your trunk that tend to rust. He also says you can opt for studded tires during winter months for mountain travel.

If you have snow tires and want to put them on your vehicle, rent a tire-changing station at your Family & MWR Auto Center at either Lewis Main or McChord Field. The rental space is inexpensive and you can work in total warmth and light.

Tools are free and staff members are willing to give you instructions and tips.

4. Know where you’re going and what the mountain conditions are before you set out for the day.

Avalanches and accidents that close roads happen frequently in winter. If you carry a smart phone, download the WSDOT app (wsdot.wa.gov/Inform/mobile.htm) that can alert you to closures and changing road conditions.

Want to go to the backcountry to cut down your Christmas tree? All of the national forests in Washington allow Christmas tree cutting with a permit through Wednesday, Dec. 24. Find a national forest at www.fs.fed.us.

If you want to cut a tree down at a Washington State Sno-Park, you’ll need to have a Sno-Park pass. Visit parks. wa.gov/452/Non-Motorized-Sno-Parks for the location of state Sno-Parks and to get a pass.

Like snowshoeing? You can enter a national park for free if you’re in the military. Most ski resorts in the USDA Forest Service area also have free parking.

Remember to approach anywhere you go in the backcountry with caution. Conrad says, “Be sure to stay on the marked trails, pay attention to signs and talk to a park ranger if you can — conditions change often and the more knowledge you have about where you’re headed, the better.”

For more information on snowshoeing, visit wta.org. Check out trails and permits at parks.wa.gov/winter/trails.

Now that you’re prepared, go enjoy everything the Pacific Northwest backwoods and mountains have to offer!

Information compiled from REI.com, WTA.org, FEMA.gov and JBLM’s Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation and Auto Center programs.

For more information For more information about arranging a car-care class, lube and oil change class or stall and lift rentals, call the McChord Field Auto Center at 253-982-7226.

Call the Lewis Main Auto Center at 253-967-328 to see how they can help you get your vehicle winter-ready and winter-safe.

For other tips on taking your own winter trips, call the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-6263.

If you’d like to go on a group trip, turn to the Adventures section starting on page 24.

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Stay busy, get festive with Dance your way into the holiday season with SKIESUnlimited Don’t miss the annual ‘Nutcracker’ recital The SKIESUnlimited dance academy is excited to announce the annual performance of the “Nutcracker.” It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!

The community is invited to the Friday, Dec. 19 at Nelson Recreation Center at 5:15 p.m.

The dance academy teachers have selected their favorite parts of the “Nutcracker” to perform with JBLM SKIES dancers.

Students range from ages 3–17, and approximately 140 students will perform in the winter production alongside guest performers playing specific characters.

Nelson Recreation Center is located at 3168 2nd Division Dr. at Lewis Main.

SKIES dancers bring holiday cheer to JBLM SKIESUnlimited dancers are performing around JBLM at many holiday events! Don’t miss The Starlets and The All-Stars as they perform at the upcoming holiday tree lightings at Lewis Main and McChord Field.

The Lewis Main tree lighting ceremony is in front of Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center Thursday, Dec. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center is located at 2022 Liggett Ave. The McChord Field ceremony is at Chapel Support Services, 746 Jackson Blvd., Monday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m.

Turn to page 8 for more information.

It’s time to dance, dance, dance!

If your little ones love to twirl, sign up together for Parent-and-Me Dance with SKIESUnlimited!

If your children love to dance, there are so many options with the Dance Academy!

Enroll them for ballet, jazz and more online at JBLMcyssRegistration.com. Enrollment for January classes is open Dec. 1–26. Sign up today!

For additional information, call the SKIESUnlimited program at 253-966-3539.

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CYS Services sports, events Here are great ways to get involved & active with Child, Youth & School Services.

Plus, “like” us on Facebook at fb.com/JBLMcyss, fb.com/JBLMcyssTeen & fb.com/JBLMcyssYTL or follow us on Twitter @ JBLMcyss, @JBLMyouthsports and @JBLMskies.

Family fun awaits at Holiday Fest You’re invited to the CYS Services Holiday Fest Saturday, Dec. 20, 4– 7 p.m. at the Hillside Youth Center–Teen Center.

Enjoy holiday crafts, entertainment and refreshments. The entire community is invited for holiday cheer and fun.

Hillside Youth Center–Teen Zone is located at 6397 Garcia Blvd. at Lewis Main.

For event information, call 253-967-4441.

Keep warm, get active with youth sports & winter break camps Keep your children occupied, entertained and active with help from CYSS. Enrollment for winter break sports camps is now open!

All camps are held at Parent Central Services at Lewis Main, 2295 12th St. Two camps run Dec. 22–24 (registration ends Friday, Dec. 19): • Start Smart camp for ages 3–4 ($20).

• Flag football camp for ages 9–18 ($35).

Two more camps run Dec. 29–31 (regis-

tration ends Sunday, Dec. 28): • Tennis camp for ages 7–18 ($35).

• Volleyball camp for ages 7–18 ($35).

Enrollment is open now for Special Olympics basketball. Open to youth ages 8–18 with or without special needs, SOWA basketball is $50. Enroll by Friday, Dec. 12; the season begins Tuesday, Dec. 2.

It’s not too soon to look ahead to spring soccer and bumblebee soccer!

Enroll your youth ages 3–15 online Dec. 1–Jan. 30. The cost for spring soccer is $55; bumblebee soccer is $20. The season begins Monday, Feb. 23.

Enroll for all youth sports online at JBLMcyssRegistration.com. For more information, call 253-967-2405.

JBLM kids need you — become a Family Child Care provider If you’d like to provide care for children in your JBLM home, sign up to become a Family Child Care provider.

The next orientation is Tuesday, Jan. 13,

6–8 p.m., with provisional classes following Jan. 26, 27, 29, 30, Feb. 3 and 5.

You can pick up an application at 2013B N. 3rd St., Room 127 at Lewis Main. For details, call 967-3039/966-5993.

Register for Winter Break Camp Winter Break Camp sign-up begins Monday, Dec. 1. Camp is for students not already enrolled in CYSS before- or afterschool care. Week 1: Dec. 22–26; Week 2: Dec. 29–Jan. 2.

School age camp hours are 6 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. and is offered at Cascade School Age Center at Lewis Main for grades 1–5, Lewis North Youth Center for kindergarten–grade 5 and McChord School Age Center for grades 1–5.

Middle school/teen camp hours are 6 a.m.–1 p.m. and is offered at Hillside Youth Center–Teen Zone at Lewis Main.

Open rec runs from 1–8 p.m.

For information or to enroll, call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS.

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Here are some of the great photo entries we received for the Military Family Appreciation Month photo contest. Thanks to the more than 100 participating JBLM Families! The winner of the contest — and a gift certificate to Great Wolf Lodge — will be announced at fb.com/JBLMafcs.

The top three winners will be featured in FOCUS issues in 2015.

Submitted by the McInerney Family

Photo by Jewel McMains; submitted by the Genz Family

Submitted by the Bradshaw Family

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Submitted by the Hindeman Family

armed forces community service

Celebrate with us!

Multicultural Spouse Holiday Luncheon The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program invites all foreign-born military spouses to attend this year’s Multicultural Spouse Holiday Luncheon Wednesday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Family Resource Center.

Whether you’re new to military life or would like to meet other spouses, we’re excited to host a holiday potluck luncheon this year! We’d like for you to bring a dish from your country to share with the group.

RSVP by Tuesday, Dec. 2. Please call 253-967-3628.

The FRC is located at 4274 Idaho Ave. and 9th Division Drive, Lewis Main.

Let us help you with employment!

The AFCS Employment Readiness Program is constantly evolving to bring you new-and-improved employment resources, training and opportunities.

Now fully settled in our new location at the Service Member & Family Readiness Center Annex (551 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field), we’re eager to help you prepare and find employment.

Sign up for “Résumé 101,” Thursday, Dec. 11, 9–11 a.m. This class is one of our monthly employment classes; visit the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com/calendar for more dates.

Stop by and visit us! Our doors are open and we’re available for one-on-one assistance to help you with your employment needs. We can help you: • Create or tailor your résumé (geared

toward the private or public sector).

• Understand the federal hiring process and tools available.

Learn about JBLM at the monthly ‘Community Update’ Ever wonder what’s happening at JBLM,

• Prepare you for interviews.

• Refer you to employers with current openings and more.

Keep an eye on JBLMafcs.com for our January class schedule. If you have questions, would like some information or want to schedule an appointment, call 253-982-WORK.

what the construction plans are, or what events are taking place? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions or you’re just looking for general information about the JBLM community, attend the monthly JBLM Community Update.

Join the JBLM Command Team Wednesday, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m. at Nelson

You’re invited — AFTB Birthday Celebration

Recreation Center for an opportunity to

Join us for news and cake as we celebrate the 20th birthday of the Armed Forces Family Team Building program.

The celebration is Tuesday, Dec. 16.

AFTB is an AFCS volunteer-led program that provides training in military culture, leadership and personal growth. Call 253-967-AFTB for more information.

well as ask questions.

hear the latest plans and information, as Community Updates are held the first Wednesday each month and rotate between Nelson Recreation Center and the Club at McChord Field.

For recordings and information from previous updates, call 253-967-9496 or visit JBLMcommunityupdate.com.

Select AFCS events

Date

Event description

Call for details

Financially Fit

Dec. 2 & 17

Budget-setting techniques and debt-reduction strategies

253-967-1453

JBLM Community Update

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team

253-967-9496

Multicultural Spouse Holiday Luncheon

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Potluck lunch for foreign-born spouses; bring a dish, meet friends and learn about resources

253-967-3628

Kids Understanding Deployment Operations

Saturday, Dec. 6

Get a kids’-eye view of deployment at KUDO

253-982-2695

Joint Newcomers’ Orientation and bus tour

Tuesday, Dec. 9

JBLM welcome for newly arrived Service Members, civilians and Family members; bus tour follows

253-967-3628/ 253-982-2695

Extraordinary Dads Support Group

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Join us on the continuous journey to becoming an extraordinary father

253-967-5901

Résumé 101

Thursday, Dec. 11

Learn the basics of usajobs.gov and your résumé

253-982-WORK

AFTB Birthday Celebration

Tuesday, Dec. 16

Celebrate and learn about the AFTB program

253-967-AFTB

EFMP Family-friendly movie

Sunday, Dec. 21

Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment

253-982-2695

Army band holiday concert

Call for a date

A concert for EFMP Families

253-967-9705

The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings, Smooth Move workshops, sponsorship training and resources. Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information. For details, call the phone number listed, visit the event calendar at JBLMmwr. com or “like” us at fb.com/JBLMafcs. For a complete list of programs and events, view issuu.com/jblmacs/stacks.

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CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS AT JBLM LIBRARIES You’re invited!

Winter Reading Program

to discuss “The Dark is Rising” by Susan

Don’t miss the Winter Reading Program, which kicks off right now! Stop by McChord Library or Book Patch Library to register — you can earn prizes for reading (and being read to, for prereaders)!

The program runs through Monday, Jan. 5.

Cooper.

Teens, you’re invited to take over JBLM libraries!

sion group for adults at JBLM. Advanced in-person registration is required at the library, and copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk.

Make last-minute holiday gifts at Upcycle Craft Night

Mugs Dec. 3 and Instagram Canvas Wall

Swing by McChord Library Wednesday, Dec. 17 to discover how you can make beautiful and useful things from recycled materials, such as old magazines and old water bottles.

This class is for ages 18 and older. All materials are provided. Visit JBLMmwr. com/libraries and click on “Calendar of

Art Jan. 7.

Events” to sign up.

The Teentastic Takeover at Grandstaff Library is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. and is for ages 12–17. Come on by for crafts, activities, trivia, snacks and prizes!

Upcoming themes include Sharpie

Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover of McChord Library! Snacks will be provided in order to keep the wild masses nourished while they participate in a wide range of activities, including crafts, games, video game tournaments, creating displays and zombie make-up.

Don’t fear, the invasion will only take place once a month — join us the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. (The next meet will be held Dec. 4.)

It’s a wrap ... at McChord Library

Refreshments, mus ic & giveaways Grandstaff Library : Wednesday, Dec. 10 McChord Library: Thursday, Dec. 11 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

with your favorite stuffed animal.

P.S., there will be a special appearance by a super-secret holiday guest!

JBLM Reads We’re excited to announce the start of JBLM Reads! JBLM libraries will host a series of book discussion sessions, culminating with a meet-the-author event

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Stay tuned to JBLMmwr.com/libraries

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Library Thursday, Dec. 18, 5 p.m. Have extra wrapping? Bring some to trade.

It’s pajama party time!

Children are invited to McChord

The spotlighted book is “Sergeant Stubby: How a Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole the Heart of a Nation” by Ann Bausum.

Meet Bausum Saturday, Feb. 28 at the

Library for a special holiday pajama story-

McChord Club, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. National

Build creativity, build fun

time Tuesday, Dec. 23, 6 p.m. (after the

Geographic has donated hundreds of cop-

Youth ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at McChord Library’s Lego Club the first Saturday of the month! We provide bricks — you provide imagination.

Space is limited — sign up now for the Dec. 6 event (10 a.m.) at JBLMmwr.com/ libraries (click on “Calendar of Events”).

library closes).

ies of the book in addition to the chil-

Listen to your favorite holiday stories while sipping hot cocoa and snuggling

dren’s version, and they’ll be handed out

Are you a ‘Novel Navigator’?

Join us in the McChord Library conference room Wednesday, Dec. 10, 4:30 p.m.

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at the event.

Visit your JBLM libraries for books, movies, events & more McChord Library, 851 Lincoln Blvd. | 253-982-3454 Grandstaff Library, 2109 N. 10th St. (at Pendleton Ave.), Lewis Main | 253-967-5889 Book Patch Library, inside Grandstaff Library | 253-967-5533

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to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century.

Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Division’s service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog, Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines. This compelling account will ensure that Stubby’s story does not fade away, and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog.

Includes:

Guest speaker and author Ann Bausum Military displays Historical displays Therapy and working dogs

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Eligible individuals must take personal liability for his/her account. Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified. Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans. Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans. For Family Talk plans, discount will only apply to the primary line. For all Mobile Share plans, discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans, not to the additional monthly device charge(s). Additional plan and other restrictions apply. Discounts may not be combined. Offer available only in AT&T and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change. If you have a question about available discounts and/or your eligibility, contact your local AT&T store representative.©2014 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are AT&T Intellectual Property. Focus • December 2014 20trademarks JointofBase Lewis-McChord

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SUNDAY

MONDAY

OUR GIFT TO

3rd ANNUAL FAMILY & MWR

HOLI-DAILY DEALS

TUESDAY

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One side printed free on a ceramic mug Arts & Crafts Center

Free chocolate treat AFCS at Waller Hall

ENTER TO WIN AT THE ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER! Guess how ma ENTER TO WIN AT BOWL ARENA LANES! Stop by this week for y

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8 Free chocolate treat Service Member & Family Readiness Center

$1 off skeet and trap Skeet & Trap Range

December 2014

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$1 off 16-oz. coffee drink Stone Ed Center Battle Bean

ENTER TO WIN AT THE BISTRO! Stop by this week for your chanc

14 Note: Date change to Trees For Troops below

Free bucket of range balls Whispering Firs Golf Course

15 Free chocolate treat Lewis Main & McChord Field Parent Central

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$1 off lunch The Bistro at Russell Landing

ENTER TO WIN AT THE CLUB AT McCHORD FIELD Stop by this w

Wednesday, Dec. 3 Northwest Adventure Center Beginning at 9 a.m.

Free real Christmas trees for E-5 & below!

Active-duty Service Members, National Guard, Reserve and their Families ages 18 & older.

21 $1 off lunch The Caddy Shack at Eagles Pride Golf Course

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Free chocolate treat Family & MWR Marketing Office

$1 off food purchase The Zone

ENTER TO WIN AT THE WARRIOR ZONE Stop by through Dec. 25 for your chance to win a gamer

28 Free bucket of range balls Eagles Pride Golf Course

While supplies last. One tree per Family. First-come, first-served.

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Enter to win transportation & rentals for two on any ski trip to Crystal Mountain Northwest Adventure Center

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Free beverage with lunch purchase Habañero Mexican Grill

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Enter to win a car care kit3

& four tickets to LeMay America’s Car Museum JBLM Auto Centers

SATURDAY

4

Free beverage with lunch purchase The Bistro at Russell Landing

Free chocolate treat Stone Ed Center Battle Bean

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Free beverage with lunch purchase The Caddy Shack at Eagles Pride Golf Course

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Free chocolate treat Family & MWR Marketing Office

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Stop by the McChord Library to guess how many candies are in the jar for a chance to win Frozen & Lego gift swag!

any candies are in the jar for your chance to win a “Sea of Clouds” Mount Rainier print your chance to win an 8-foot toy-&-game-filled stocking!

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Stop by Grandstaff Library to guess how many candies are in the jar for a chance to win Frozen & Lego gift swag!

Free chocolate treat Raindrops & Rainbows

ce to win an 8-foot toy-&-game-filled stocking!

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Free beverage with lunch purchase Globemaster Grill

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Free chocolate treat SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy

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Buy 1 pizza, get 1 half-price The Zone $1 games, $1 shoes Bowl Arena Lanes, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Please note McChord Youth Center is closed Dec. 20.

Updated listing Dec. 17.

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Stop by The Zone to guess how many candies are in the jar for a chance to win a car detailing gift certificate!

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Stop by Hillside Youth Center–Teen Zone to guess how many candies are in the jar for a chance to win a stay at Great Wolf Lodge!

week for your chance to win an 8-foot toy-&-game-filled stocking!

Stop by Wilson Gym to guess how many chocolate treats are in the jar for a chance to win lunch for two at The Bistro at Russell Landing

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Enter to win two passes for a snowshoeing trip Northwest Adventure Center

rs/techie stocking!

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Free chocolate treat Leisure Travel Services

MONTH-LONG SPECIALS

• Save big on cruises at Leisure Travel Services • Save $5 on an open-water scuba lesson package at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North • Receive 50 percent off framing class instruction at the Arts & Crafts Center

• Save $1 on custom printed porcelain and laserengraved wooden ornaments at the Arts & Crafts Center • SeaTacPark airport parking. One day free with 3-day minimum stay ($10.95/daily). Book: seatacpark.com JBLMmwr.com

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warning: ‘Snow’ much fun ahead

Winter fun awaits Bundle up, it’s cold outside ... which means it’s time to have fun!

Grab a tube, skis, board or snowshoes and go outside with us.

Bald eagle float trip View up to 200 bald eagles on this Saturday, Jan. 10 float down the docile Skagit River among one of the largest concentrations in the Lower 48.

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 7 a.m. ($55; add $25 for lunch and souvenir cup)

dinner with fixings and souvenir cup.

Registration required before Monday, Dec. 15. Minimum age: 12 ($70)

Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 7 a.m. ($45; have your own gear, pay $25)

Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival Head across the mountains with

to Snoqualmie Pass to snowshoe in the moonlight Friday, Dec. 26. Difficulty: beginner; distance: 1.5 miles; elevation gain: 50 feet; time: 2 hours. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 5:30 p.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 5:45 p.m. ($40; add $25 for dinner and souvenir cup)

the Outdoor Recreation program to the Bavarian town of Leavenworth for the

Introduction to mountain biking If you

annual Christmas lighting ceremony

have always wanted to try mountain

Sunday, Dec. 21. Visit with Santa, Father

biking, don’t miss this class Sunday,

Christmas or Saint Nicholas while ex-

Jan. 4. Learn the basics and get plenty of

ploring the different shops and bou-

time to work on your newfound skills.

tiques. Gather around the pavilion at the

Location will be determined based on

end of the day to watch as thousands

conditions. Difficulty: easy; distance:

of colored lights turn this town into a

5–6 miles; ride time: 4 hours. Meet at the

winter wonderland. Trip fee includes

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

transportation only. Meet at the North-

North at 8:30 a.m. or McChord Field’s

west Adventure Center at Lewis North at

Adventures Unlimited at 8:45 a.m. Mini-

10 a.m., or McChord Field’s Adventures

mum age: 12 ($35; add $25 for lunch and

Unlimited at 10:15 a.m. ($55; ages 4–12:

souvenir cup)

$30; ages 0–3: $5)

Kayak Christmas caroling Bring your

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal

own kayak or use one of ours Saturday,

Don’t miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-

Dec. 20. Decorate it and come with your

tal for half price Wednesday, Jan. 14! Trip

holiday cheer to paddle and sing for all to

fee is for transportation and gear; lift tick-

hear! We’ll meet to decorate our kayaks at 5:30 p.m. at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Trip includes steak

ets should be purchased at the mountain.

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Head

Mount Bachelor ski weekend Spend Martin Luther King Jr. weekend at Mount Bachelor, one of the largest resorts in North America. Find plenty of snow, big terrain and short lift lines Jan. 16–19.

The park features four terrain parks and an Olympic-size super pipe. Fee includes gear, three nights’ lodging, breakfast and souvenir cup. Lift tickets should be purchased at the mountain. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m. ($675/1 per room; $475 each/double occupancy; $425 each/triple occupancy; $400 each/4 per room)

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 6:45 a.m. or McChord

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Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head north for the fantastic snow at Stevens Pass Saturday, Jan. 3! If you want to ski, snowboard or snowshoe, you’re in luck.

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 6 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 6:15 a.m. (ski/snowboard, includes beginner lift ticket: $150; snowshoe: $50; transportation only: $40) Mountain day at White Pass Head off the beaten path to White Pass with us Sunday, Dec. 28. This beautiful mountain town ski resort is your getaway from work. If you’re skiing or snowboarding, the fee includes gear, a two-hour lesson and full mountain lift ticket. Call or come in to ask about cross-country skiing. Meet at McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 5:45 a.m. or the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 6 a.m. (ski/board: $115; transportation only: $35; snowshoe: $45)

Sea kayak skills class We offer five levels of our two-hour kayak skills class.

• Level one: proper paddling techniques and how to buddy-rescue.

• Level two: edging maneuvers and selfrescue.

• Level three: recovery techniques and muscle memory exercises for the roll.

• Level four: multiday kayak trip prep and t-rescue.

• Level five: the roll.

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Upcoming classes are Tuesdays, Dec. 16,

Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Travel

Jan. 20, Feb. 17 and March 17. Start at any

across the mountains Saturday, Jan. 10 for a day of skiing at the beautiful Mission Ridge Ski Resort. Gear, two-hour lesson and full mountain lift ticket are included in the trip price. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 5 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 5:15 a.m. (ski/ board: $115; transportation only: $50; prefer to snowshoe: $55)

time and master as many of the levels as you’d like! Meet at Kimbro Pool inside McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center at 7:30 p.m. Minimum age: 12 ($25; each; sign up for five classes, and the cost is $100)

Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market Head to the Emerald City with the Outdoor Recreation program and visit the Seattle Aquarium and Pike Place Market Sunday, Dec. 28. The aquarium is filled with local exhibits and tons of amazing things to see and touch.

Pike Place has an assortment of unique food and shops. Cost includes aquarium admission. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9:30 am. ($40; ages 4–12: $35; ages 0 –3: $15)

Shop Seattle Outlets/Tulalip Casino Get

Snowmobile the Cascades Fun, action, beauty and excitement await you on these trips through the Cascade Mountains!

Join us Sunday, Jan. 11. Snowmobile, helmet, boots, gloves and snowsuit are provided. Dress in layers. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 8:15 a.m. Minimum age to drive: 16 ($165; adult passengers: $125; passengers 15 and younger: $75; add $25 for lunch and souvenir cup)

ready to take advantage of after-holiday sales! Head to the Seattle Outlets Sunday, Dec. 14 or Saturday, Dec. 27 with the Outdoor Recreation program. Stores include Oakley Vault, The North Face and Coach. If you get tired of shopping, a short walk brings you to Tulalip Resort Casino. Trip fee includes round-trip transportation. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range on snowshoeing trails Saturday, Dec. 27.

Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 7:45 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 8 a.m.

Minimum age: 12 ($65; add $25 for lunch souvenir cup)

9:15 a.m. ($35)

of Mount Rainier on snowshoeing trails

Snowshoe Paradise Discover the beauty

Get into the holiday spirit with help from Leisure Travel Services Head to Leavenworth with Leisure Travel Services for the perfect holiday tree lighting ceremony. There are two trips, Saturdays, Dec. 13 and 20. Turn to page 8 for details or call 253-967-3085.

LTS also has tickets to Wild Waves Holiday Lights, sporting events, concerts and more. Call today or stop by the new temporary location, inside Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main, 2275 Liggett Ave. For hours, visit JBLMmwr.com. that offer something for everybody Sunday, Dec. 14 or 21. We’ll travel along Mount Rainier’s Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point. Difficulty: moderate-to-difficult; time: three hours; distance: 3 miles. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 8:15 a.m. Minimum age: 12 ($45; add $25 for lunch and a souvenir cup)

Snow tubing Travel to one of Washington’s best tubing hills for a ton of fun!

There are lots of trips this winter — such as Sunday, Jan. 11. Dress warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride! Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 9:15 a.m. ($35; ages 6–12: $25; ages 0–5: $5) $5 for children 5 and younger.

Winter survival camping trip Head to Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park for an overnight trip beginning Saturday, Jan. 3. Learn the basics of trip preparation, winter travel, shelter construction, winter survival basics, backcountry cooking and leave-notrace camping. Ask about mandatory pretrip classes at the Northwest Adventure Center when you sign up for the class. Trip fee includes winter camping class, group gear (not including sleeping bag), camp entrance and

three camp meals (participants are responsible for lunch on the first day).

Minimum age: 18 ($85)

Dec. 20. Warm up with hot chocolate, shop for gifts or enjoy the beautiful decorations. Registration required before

ZooLights at Point Defiance Zoo Watch

Wednesday, Dec. 17. Meet at the North-

as Point Defiance Zoo comes aglow with

west Adventure Center at Lewis North at

more than a half-million lights Saturday,

5:30 p.m. ($20; younger than 2: $10)

Outdoor adventure

Date

Cost

Details

Sea kayak skills class

Tuesday, Dec. 16

$25

Minimum age: 12

ZooLights at Point Defiance Zoo

Saturday, Dec. 20

$20

Younger than 2: $10

Kayak Christmas caroling

Saturday, Dec. 20

$70

Minimum age: 12

Leavenworth lighting festival

Sunday, Dec. 21

$55

Ages 4–12: $30; ages 0–3: $5 Minimum age: 12

Snowshoe Paradise

Sunday, Dec. 21

$45

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek

Friday, Dec. 26

$40

Shop Seattle Outlets & Tulalip Casino

Saturday, Dec. 27

$35

Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge

Saturday, Dec. 27

$65

Minimum age: 12

Mountain day White Pass

Sunday, Dec. 28

$115

See description for additional prices

Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market

Sunday, Dec. 28

$40

Ages 4–12: $35; ages 0–3: $15

Stevens Pass Mountain Day

Saturday, Jan. 3

$150

See description for additional prices

Winter survival camping trip

Saturday, Jan. 3

$85

Minimum age: 18

Introduction to mountain biking

Sunday, Jan. 4

$35

Minimum age: 12

Ski-n-snowboard at Mission Ridge

Saturday, Jan. 10

$115

Bald eagle float trip

Saturday, Jan. 10

$55

Snowmobile the Cascades

Sunday, Jan. 11

$165

See description for additional pricing; 16 to drive

Snow tubing

Sunday, Jan. 11

$35

Ages 6–12: $25; ages 0–5: $5

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal

Wednesday, Jan. 14

$45

Mount Bachelor ski weekend

Jan. 16–19

$675

See description for additional prices

Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule are subject to change without notice. Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated. Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistration.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration. Group rates and private trips are available; call for details. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area.

For more information, call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwr.com.

Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs

Popular with Families

Trip with NAC expert guides

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Run, don’t walk, to these great events!

‘All That Glitters’: the 9th annual JBLM Aerobathon

Jump into the holiday season with the Polar Skip & Dip!

The first-ever JBLM Polar Skip & Dip is Saturday, Dec. 13 at Russell Landing.

Complete the 5K or 2K run/walk and then take a dip in American Lake (the dip is optional)!

Door prizes include a chance to win a Dell tablet and a Great Wolf Lodge gift certificate.

For best pricing, register early online at JBLMmwr.com/races.

Early registration runs through noon Thursday, Dec. 4: • 5K DOD ID card: $15.

• 5K no DOD ID card: $25.

• 2K DOD ID card: $5.

• 2K no DOD ID card: $5.

Catch 15th Annual Army/Navy flag football game The match-up is Friday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. at Cowan Stadium. Arrive at noon for tailgating fun and a chance to win Seahawks tickets and more! Details: 253-967-4768 28 24

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Late registration does not guarantee your T-shirt size and is from after noon Thursday, Dec. 4 through noon Thursday, Dec. 11.

• 5K DOD ID card: $20.

• 5K no DOD ID card: $30.

• 2K DOD ID card: $7.

• 2K no DOD ID card: $7.

Day-of-race registration doesn’t guarantee race T-shirt and the pricing is: • 5K DOD ID card: $30.

• 5K no DOD ID card: $40.

• 2K DOD ID card: $10.

• 2K no DOD ID card: $10.

Call 253-967-4768 for more information or registration issues.

Become a water safety instructor Get certified with the American Red Cross. For more information on this month’s class or to schedule a prerequisite swim, call 253-967-5026.

Saturday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m.–noon Soldiers Field House Join us for the 9th annual JBLM Aerobathon as we ring in the New Year with “All That Glitters.” The event is Saturday, Jan. 10 at Soldiers Field House from 9 a.m.–noon.

Here’s your chance to show us what you’ve got — decorate your workout clothes with as much or as little bling as you like for a chance to win a prize (the top three outfits will win!).

It’s a bright, shiny New Year, so have fun and celebrate! The aerobathon is open to everyone ages 13 and older, so invite your Family and friends to come experience the fun with you. (Ages 13–15 must be accompanied by a parent.)

This year, instructors from Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center will take the spotlight as they lead you through a fun-filled, three-hour program that includes Zumba, cardio kickboxing, Insanity and PIYO. Door prizes and refreshments are included, so get fit, stay cool and have fun. Register for $10 by Monday, Dec. 29 to guarantee an event T-shirt: JBLMmwrRegistration.com.

Soldiers Field House is located at 3236 Handrich (at 2nd Division), Lewis Main. For details, call 253-967-4768.

Put a new spin on your workout Take a cycle class at Soldiers Field House Monday, 6 p.m. and Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30 a.m. For a full schedule, visit fb.com/ JBLMAerobicsAndFitness.

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Get fit, be healthy at JBLM’s Armed Forces Wellness Center

By Sean Fenske, MS BS CSCS JBLM Health Educator

M

eet your health and wellness goals with help from the Armed Forces Wellness Center at JBLM. Whether you want to lose weight, control your blood pressure or increase your run time, the AFWC has the equipment and knowledge to help you be your best.

Services are free and available to DOD ID card holders at least 18 years old.

Your first appointment checks body composition with the BOD POD, a system that monitors small changes in fat and lean muscle mass using air displacement (it’s 99.4 percent accurate). Follow-up appointments are encouraged to determine fat loss and muscle gain — you can’t get this information from your bathroom scale!

Next, we test your resting metabolic rate to determine your specific calorie recommendations. The “Upping Your Metabolism” class that follows focuses on healthy nutrition, after which a one-onone consultation gives you specific ideas on how to change your diet and activity

The BOD POD Sgt. Ryan Hallock, 19th Public Affairs Detachment

Allison Vickery receives biofeedback, a self-regulation practice that helps clients learn how to transform stress into free energy for personal and professional effectiveness, at the Army Wellness Center at JBLM.

level. Weekly weigh-ins are encouraged for maximum weight loss.

The submaximal VO2 test measures oxygen utilization with your cardiovascular system. The testing determines your custom heart rate ranges to optimize your exercise routine. We’ll measure your strength and flexibility and develop an exercise prescription based on your fitness goals.

Stress management technology includes a medical-grade, zero-gravity massage chair and the heart math biofeedback techniques. Ask anyone who has experienced

our massage chair — it’s the best! Biofeedback is helpful with daily stress, headaches (migraines), insomnia and PTSD. General wellness education is an integral part of the AFWC. Clients meet with a diverse staff with formal education in exercise physiology, dietetics and nursing.

We’re available for private consultations and classes in nutrition, sleep management, stress and tobacco awareness.

Call 253-966-3757 for details. The AFWC is located at Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center, 2022 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main.

Inaugural Zombie Run brings fun, fright, Family to JBLM pete in the run and dress up as zombies.

“It’s awesome, we’re trying to keep our kids active and it’s fun to be a part of the first [zombie zombie apocalypse took over part of JBLM, run],” says Sgt. Patrick Moorer who is in Bravo Comforcing hundreds to battle through hordes pany, 47th Combat Area Support Hospital, 62nd of zombies in the first-ever Zombie Apocalypse 5K Run Nov. 1, bringing Service Members and Families Medical Brigade. “They really enjoyed it and had a great time.” together for this ghoulish and heart-pounding “It’s great to see everybody outside getting away event.

More than 200 people joined in the scary fun and from the TV and other technology; staying active and being fit,” says Moorer. tried their luck surviving in the face of 100 volunEveryone, young and old, survived the run, but teers dressed as zombies. only a few kept at least one flag to compete for the “The goal is to complete the course with at least one flag left and you’ll be entered in a special door grand prize and bragging rights. The JBLM Zombie prize,” says Lizza Lockett, Family & MWR intramural Apocalypse Run is set to be a yearly event, and if this year’s event was any indication, it will quickly coordinator.

Many participants brought their children to com- become one of most-anticipated events.

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