January 2019 NIH R&W Digital Newsletter

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What You’re Looking For… • NIH R&W Fitness & Wellness Program……………..…………………………….…….pages 3 - 4 o New Year, New You Fitness Special…………………………...………….……...page 3 o NHLBI Heart Health, MAC Members-hip………………………………………page 4 • Valentine’s Day Gift Show, Tax Prep Service Registration…..……………………...page 5 • Summer Camps and Care Outreach, Get Snowed INN………………………….….page 7 • R&W Community Market………………………….……..................……………………..pages 8 - 9 o Farmers Market Corner, Recipe ……………………………………………………page 8 o Farmers Market Vendors………………………………………………………………page 9 • Home Buyer Education…………………………………..…………………………………....page 11 • CFC, NIH Vanpool……….………………………………………………………………………page 13 • Tickets………………………………………………………………………………………………….pages 14 - 15 o Monster Jam, Paw Patrol, Baltimore Aquarium……………………………….page 14 o TicketsAtWork (Movie Tickets, Sporting Events, Conerts)……………….page 15 • Calendar……………………………………………………………………………………………….page 16

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Join NHLBI’s #OurHearts movement in February for American Heart Month

American Heart Month is almost here, and this February the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) encourages people across the country to reduce their risk for heart disease.

A healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity, smart eating, maintaining a good weight, and not smoking, can substantially lower risk of heart disease and stroke.

This year’s theme — “Our hearts are healthier together”— encourages Americans to join with others to make lifestyle changes that are heart-healthy and long-lasting. Research has shown that having strong social support can make it easier to stay motivated and reach your fitness and nutrition goals.

During American Heart Month, NHLBI is encouraging everyone to use #OurHearts on social media to share what you and your friends, family, and coworkers are doing to get heart healthy together. Visit #OurHearts to be inspired by the activities of others around the country. Join the #OurHearts movement at NIH by participating in heart-healthy events on the NIH campus. Bring your coworkers and come have fun! ♥ ♥ ♥

Friday, February 1st – National Wear Red Day® features heart-healthy, “red” menus at campus cafés.

Friday, February 1st - 12pm – 1pm – Our Hearts Dance Together in the Clinical Center Atrium.

Thursday, February14th - 11:30am and 12:30pm – Our Hearts Cook Together Demo showcases NHLBI’s hearthealthy recipes in the Clinical Center Atrium. Free tastings included.

Throughout February, bring a friend for a free NIH Campus fitness class or Café Wellness Tour. Visit Wellness@NIH to find one that fits your schedule.

NIH R&W Montgomery Aquatic Center (MAC) Corporate Membership

Eligibility for MAC Corporate Memberships apply to any NIH staff member who has both a valid NIH ID badge, current NIH email address, and a current R&W membership. This offer doesn’t extend to family members. MAC memberships under this promotion are $150 (savings of over $200), paid by check or cashier’s check. This group membership provides joiners with full access to the MAC, ONLY. The MAC is located at 5900 Executive Blvd; North Bethesda, MD. To join, NIH employees can sign up for their membership directly at the MAC. Present your NIH ID badge and a copy of your R&W membership registration. We suggest purchasing your R&W membership online and taking a copy of the confirmation to the MAC. This opportunity is not part of any official federal fitness program, so neither R&W, NIH, nor any other part of DHHS can take responsibility for injuries or related problems that may develop from using this facility. Use of the MAC must also be on employee's personal time only. Neither R&W, NIH more broadly, nor DHHS is necessarily endorsing the MAC. Before increasing your current level of physical activity, consult with your physician. The need for medical guidance also applies to the use of saunas and whirlpools, since some medical conditions or effects of certain medications could be worsened by sudden changes in body temperature and/or fluid levels.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Show

The R&W will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Gift Show Wednesday, February 6th from 10am - 2pm in the Bldg. 10 South Lobby. The gift show will have local vendors selling crafts and jewelry, and chocolates. This will be a great opportunity to shop for a loved one just before Valentine’s Day, or just because, or to pick up something nice for yourself.

R&W Notary Services to Assist NIH Employees

Visit https://govemployee.com/nih/notaries/ for a list of NIH employees who are notaries and can assist you with getting documents notarized. If you are notary you’d like to offer your services, free of charge, contact David Browne with your contact information and a copy of your notary certificate.

Become a notary public.

Are You Looking to Save Some Money?

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) was founded in 1936 and is the second-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States according to the 2016 A.M. Best market share report, published May 2017. It provides auto insurance coverage for over 15 million policy holders. NIH R&W Members could save even more on auto insurance with a special discount from GEICO. Go to the special GEICO R&W discount page to see how much more you could save today!

Purchase Your R&W Membership Today

If you haven’t already make sure to join the R&W, for only $9!

Memberships are good for 365 days. R&W Members can purchase tickets, join R&W clubs, join Costco as a new member, get discounts in R&W stores and more. Join at the Bldg. 31 or Rockledge R&W stores, or preferably online at www.govemployee.com/nih. After adding a membership to your cart, click on the Cart icon in the menu bar, proceed to checkout, and once you’ve entered the appropriate information on the next screen click Proceed to PayPal to make payment.

You do not need a PayPal account to purchase a membership, they will handle the payment transaction with your credit card.

R&W Tax Preparation Service

It’s that time of year again but don’t fret, we can help! The R&W is sponsoring our annual Income Tax Preparation Service through an independent accounting firm, Teti and Carswell.

With over 30 years of experience, they can provide assistance in all areas of taxation. Tax preparation for foreign nationals is also available. Half-hour consultations will be held on campus, in Bldg. 31 Rm. 2 (just past the A-wing elevator), on Thursdays, February 7th thru March 28th between 3pm - 5pm. To schedule your appointment, register for your half hour session online.

Registration closes at noon on the Tuesday prior to the consultation. Fees vary according to the required IRS schedules that are needed to be filed. Don’t wait! The earlier you get your taxes done, the quicker your refund check comes!

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Summer Camps and Care Outreach Jan. 22 (Bldg. 10) & Jan. 23 (Bldg. 31)

Ready or not, summer camp registration is right around the corner! It may seem like winter is just beginning, but now is the time to begin the journey toward finding a great summer experience for your child. Finding a summer camp that meets your goals, family's budget, and child's interests can be overwhelming. The NIH Child and Family Programs, Division of Amenities and Transportation Services, Offices of Research Services, has exceptional resources to assist you through the process of finding the right summer program for your family.

Visit the information table from 11am – 1pm in the South Lobby on January 22nd or outside the Bldg. 31 Cafeteria on January 23rd. At either event you can receive resources and information about summer camps, summer care options, and school-age resources.

Get Snowed INN on February 23, 2019!

Put on your favorite blue jeans and finest flannel or sweater and get Snowed Inn to support the Children’s Inn at NIH on Saturday, February 23 rd from 8pm – midnight at the Ronald Regan Building and International Trade Center. This inaugural winter-themed event is a more casual reinvention of The Children’s Inn’s A WINNter Affair, promising plenty of fun and dancing with a live DJ, an open bar featuring winter cocktails mixed by the area’s top bartenders, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a variety of new games and activities and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit children with rare or serious illnesses whose best hope is a clinical trial at the NIH and who depend on The Children’s Inn for free lodging, meals and educational, recreational and therapeutic activities.

Get your tickets before they sell out!

• Government employees: $75 • Early bird special: $100 (thru Jan. 4th) • Regular ticket: $125

If you cannot attend either event, check out our Summer Care Resource webpage. In addition, there are several informative Lunch and Learn Seminars archived for your review: How to Find a Summer Camp,” “Home Alone,” and “What to Do with Your Teen for the Summer.” These webinars highlight a new way to search for camps, resources, and to navigate your choices, as well as address challenges and opportunities that impact your summer planning. These webinars can be found at https://www.ors.od.nih.gov/lunchlearnseminar.

For more info visit the event or contact Lindsey Perreault at 301-827-6073.

Info on the Child Care Resource and Referral Service, the Child Care Subsidy Program, the NIH Back-up Care Program, the Parenting Listserv, Legal and Financial Consultation Service, and the NIH Parenting Coach can be found on the NIH Child and Family Programs website, or by calling 301-827-3250.

Your morning routine will take a little longer because you’ll need to get the frost, even ice and snow, off your car windows.

Rather than allowing carbon monoxide to build up as you wait for the windows defrost, scrape and brush those windows clean with an ice scraper, on sale for $3.50 at the R&W gift shops.

Convenient and Affordable Dry-Cleaning Service thru R&W

Use the dry-cleaning service offered at the Bldg. 31 and Rockledge R&W stores. Dry cleaning is picked-up from and delivered to the stores every Monday and Thursday. Laundry service is $2.20 per item and dry cleaning is $6.75 and up.

Manchester String Quartet Concerts in Building 10

Please join us for the 30th annual seasonal performance of the Manchester String Quartet & Friends concert series. This year’s performance is titled “Greatest Hits” and is dedicated to the memory of Hyun Woo Kim, violin. The concerts are free and begin at 12:30pm in the Masur Auditorium of Bldg. 10.

The Quartet will perform Haydn Quartet D Major, Opus 20 #4 and Haydn Quartet B flat Major, Opus 76 #4 "Sunrise".

Future concert dates: Monday, January 28th Monday, February 25th Monday, March 25th Monday, April 29th Monday, May 13th This series is made possible by The Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES). Contact Sharon Greenwell at sg115f@nih.gov for reasonable accommodations.

Winter Is HERE Buy an NIH Ice Scraper, Now On Sale

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Every month, and a variety of weeks and days each month, has its own designated food awareness. Every month the R&W highlights these dates and includes recipes and highlights which Community Market vendor you can purchase ingredients from.

National Food Days

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Spaghetti Day (January 4th) Bean Day (January 6th) Apricot Day (January 9th) Popcorn Day (January 19th) Granola Bar Day (January 21st) Peanut Butter Day (January 24th) Blueberry Pancake Day (January 28th)

National Food Weeks • • •

National Folic Acid Awareness Week (2nd Week) Pizza Week (2nd Week) Health Weight Week (3rd Week)

National Food Months

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Egg Month Family Fit Lifestyle Month Fiber Focus Month Hot Tea Month Oatmeal Month Prune Breakfast Month Slow-Cooking Month Soup Month Wheat Bread Month

Eat Healthier, Be Healthier Try New Recipes Every Month

Look for a variety of new recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks every month in the Fitness Section of our website at www.govemployee.com/nih. Commit to get fit by eating healthier and working out.

Whole Wheat Blueberry Granola Pancakes

INGREDIENTS • 2 cups whole wheat flour • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1 teaspoon baking soda • ½ teaspoon salt • 2 cups buttermilk • 2 large eggs • ¼ cup canola oil or melted coconut oil • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 cup blueberries • 1 cup granola • Butter and maple syrup, for serving

DIRECTIONS • In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt. In small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Add wet ingredients to the flour mix and stir until combined. Do not over mix. Gently stir in the blueberries and granola. The batter will be slightly lumpy.

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Heat griddle or pan to medium low heat. Coat with cooking spray. Drop about a ¼ cup of batter onto heated skillet.

Cook until surface of pancakes have some bubbles and a few have burst, 1 to 2 mins. Flip carefully with spatula and cook until browned on underside, 1 to 2 mins. Continue until batter is gone. Serve warm with butter and syrup.

Al-Anon Provides Help for Those Involved with Substance Abuse - Al-Anon, an organization for family members of people with alcohol abuse, now welcomes family members of individuals with narcotic abuse problems to attend weekly group meetings. Al-Anon holds two weekly group meetings; Mondays and Thursdays at noon in Bldg. 31, Room 1B50.

The R&W Community Market Moves Indoors for the Winter

The R&W Community Market is back indoors! Join us Tuesdays from 10am – 2pm in the South Lobby of Bldg. 10.

Participating vendors are as follows: *NEW VENDOR* Tag Team Kitchen offers a wide variety of fully-baked pizza crusts in small and large sizes to suit any taste. We can set you up to create your own pizzas at home with our pizza kits of sauce and a shredded cheese blend. Try our classic crust, 100% whole wheat, our crusts made with seasonal, locally grown produce, or our gluten and grain-free options.

RavenHook Bakehouse offers the highest quality of artisan breads, from Cheddar Jalapeno to Rustic Italian, and all-natural sweets like cookies, scones, and pound cakes as well as specialty items for different occasions. From grain forward breads and seasonal sweets to special jams there is something for everyone. Look for special holiday products this month.

Cash/Check/Charge Cupcakes Lounge: Purchase delicious cupcakes, pound cakes, granola and other baked goods. Products contain as much local eggs and fruits as possible. Gluten-free options available.

Cash/Charge The Chocolatiers Palette offers delicious gourmet fudge and Belgian chocolate. Fudge is preservative, gluten, corn syrup and artificial flavor free. Cash/Charge Chocolate Moonshine offers a variety of fudge and over 40 flavors of Artisan Chocolate Bars, each hand painted with French Cocoa Butter. Create their own personalized 10-piece or 20-piece gift box assortment. All are low in sugar, gluten-free, made with Belgian and French chocolates with natural and organic ingredients, including fresh fruits and roasted nuts.

M&M Plants: Purchase locally grown flowers (annuals, bedding plants, perennials, and cut flowers). Cash/Charge Randalia Bee Hives: Purchase local raw and cream honey, pollen, hand crafted beeswax candles, bar soap, infused botanical liquid soap, beeswax body salves body lotions, lip balms, tints, salt scrubs and natural deodorants from the Eastern Shore. Cash/Check/Charge Phil’s Dills: Offers a variety of different pickle flavors including fire garlic, sweet and spicy, wasabi, Old Bay and black pepper, and kosher dills. Cash/Charge (bi-weekly) Favor Ceylon Tea: A variety of high quality and affordable Ceylon-grown teas, imported directly from the producers. Teas are all-natural, pesticide-free, and bio-sustainably grown in Sri Lanka. Cash/Charge (bi-weekly) District Spice: All blends are made in DC, and contain no salt, no anti-caking agents, and no preservatives. A full list of ingredients and recipes can be found on http://www.districtspice.com/. Cash/Charge (Bi-weekly) All Things Olive: The Washington areas source for real, fresh extra virgin olive oil. Shop from a wide variety of extra virgin olive oils, barrel-aged wine vinegars from Napa Valley and 18year old balsamic vinegars from Italy. Cash/Charge

Market Vendors cont…

Apple Valley: Purchase apples, apple butter; sauce; ciders, jam and other produce. Cash/Check/Charge PINKAVA Coffee Company is a coffee micro-roastery and coffee bar in Capitol Heights, Maryland, founded by a young breast cancer survivor. Built upon one simple principle - Drink great coffee. Do greater things™ and driven by their mission of bringing awareness to the challenges faced by young women impacted by breast cancer and inspiring STRONGER, BOLDER, BETTER™ living. Cash/Charge Ahh...Candles produces highly scented and long burning hand poured candles, aromatic wax beads and therapeutic neck wraps made with essential oils. Cash/Check/Charge Miscellaneous: Look for jewelry and craft vendors, NIH protocols, corporate sponsors and more.

Food Trucks Return Next Spring

The food trucks will return to the R&W Community Market in March. You can expect to see some of our current truck return and some new trucks join the program.

New Arrivals to the R&W

THEY’RE BACK! This month look for kids Doctor In Training Scrubs and Scientist In Training Lab Coats. Also on the way are new lanyards, jackets, and other accessories.

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Homebuyer Education and Counseling is a Great Step for Aspiring Homeowners

The desire for homeowner-ship in America remains high. In a 2017 NeighborWorks America survey, 93 percent of respondents said homeownership is important, very important or the most important. Homeownership is important to our economy, our families and our communities and a key vehicle for wealth accumulation. Census data cited in the 2017 National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) State of Housing in Black America report says that 69 percent of an American house-hold’s net worth is attributable to the net equity in their home. Becoming a homeowner is an exciting journey, and preparation is a key to success. Home-buyer education and counseling agencies are important resources to help aspiring homeowners prepare for and navigate the homebuying process to be-come sustainable homeowners. Through education and understanding of what to expect, homebuyers can get in a home and be successful homeowners over their lifetime. Homebuyer counseling offers one-on-one sessions with a HUD-approved counselor who tailors interactions to the prospective homebuyer’s situation and homeownership needs. Counseling helps prospective homebuyers gain confidence and information needed to take the next step toward buying a home with activities that include budgeting, identifying credit challenges and guidance to improve their credit score, debt reduction strategies and helping to determine afford-ability based on income and debt. Counseling also helps to dispel common myths about obtaining a mortgage loan, like “a 20 percent down payment is required to own a home.” That is not true and holds many homebuyers back from making the step forward and actually applying for a mortgage.

Homebuyer Education continued…

Homebuyer education focuses on the basic concepts of homeownership but is not specific to a transaction. Also provided by a HUD-approved agency, topics covered in these classes include the homebuying process, how to maintain a home and the importance of good credit. Homebuyer education classes can be helpful for aspiring homeowners who have been approved for a loan but need information on better understanding the process to achieve and sustain homeownership. At Wells Fargo we believe in the value homebuyer education and counseling can bring to those seeking homeowner-ship. It’s a significant component of our $60 billion lending commitment to increase African-American homeownership by 2027. In the commitment we pledged to dedicate $15 million to support initiatives for homebuyer education and counseling for African-American families. In our first year, we have provided more than $1.8 million toward this goal in the first year. Wells Fargo also collaborates with a number of agencies to bring homebuyer education and counseling into communities across the country. Here in Washington, D.C., Wells Fargo has been a sponsor of the DC Housing Expo hosted by DC Housing and Community Development and the Greater Washington Urban League for the past eight years. Homebuyer education is a requirement of the NeighborhoodLIFT program, a national collaboration between Wells Fargo and NeighborWorks America that also provides down payment assistance grants. It’s important to us at Wells Fargo that our customers are successful homeowners.

And we believe that homebuyer education and counseling should be components of the homeowner-ship journey, especially for first-time homebuyers.

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Show Some Love to the CFC Thru January 11th

Vanpooling Is Economical and Environmentally Friendly

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

Eric Sofranko has openings in his vanpool. The vanpool departs the Jefferson, MD Park-n-Ride/Firehouse at 5:30am and arrives at Campus/Bldg. 31 by 6:30am. The van departs Campus/Bldg. 31 at 4:15pm and arrives in Jefferson at 5:15pm. If you are interested in this Jefferson-to-Campus vanpool, contact Eric at 240-627-3585.

Time is running out but you can still give to your favorite charity thru the Combined Federal Campaign. Your donations make a positive impact on people’s lives! By donating thru the CFC, you are making a difference in your community; starting a ripple effect across the nation. Charities and those in need will be grateful for the joy and comfort and relief brought to them

by YOU when you Show Some Love this year. If you haven’t had a chance to complete a pledge this year, Show Some Love and encourage your colleagues to join you in giving. YOU can give to multiple, vetted charities at once, make a big difference over time with a small contribution per paycheck, and have full control over your personal info. Visit the NIH CFC website to donate to your favorite cause.

NIH is one of the leading CFC contributors in the area, but we still need your help. We can’t meet our goal without you! Any amount you can give helps those in need! Federal employees are encouraged to designate their contributions to as many as five charitable CFC organizations. Support the NIH Charities!

Special Love/Camp Fantastic #49642 Special Love provides recreational programs, financial assistance, and a community of support to children with cancer and their families in the Mid-Atlantic region. Through programs like the week-long Camp Fantastic and BRASS Camp, young patients, siblings, and parents discover they’re not alone in their battle against cancer. Program highlights are available at www.facebook.com/SpecialoveCamps.

The Children’s Inn at NIH #10324 The Inn is a private, nonprofit residence for families and their children who are participating in pediatric research at the National Institutes of Health's Clinical Center. The Inn enhances the opportunities for groundbreaking medical discoveries by providing a free "place like home" that reduces the burdens of illness through a supportive environment including therapeutic, educational, and recreational programming. If you would like someone from The Inn to speak to your employees, contact Laura King.

Friends of Patients at the NIH #85994 Friends of Patients at the NIH provides financial, logistical and social support to patients while they are receiving groundbreaking and life-saving treatments at the NIH Clinical Research Center. We cover unmet needs so that the patients can focus on recovery, healing and fulfilling their crucial role partnering with the NIH researchers in advancing knowledge, discoveries and breakthroughs.

The Foundation for the NIH #29165 Donors to the FNIH help advance breakthrough biomedical discoveries and improve the quality of people’s lives in support of the mission of the NIH. As a 501(c)(3) charity chartered by Congress, the FNIH convenes scientific leaders, individuals, not-for-profits, and corporations around biomedical research goals in an effort to respond to the most urgent priorities in human health, domestically and around the world. Visit fnih.org for more details about how the Foundation is turning discovery into health.

Kathy Manigo-Lewis has openings in her vanpool. The van is scheduled Monday - Friday, 9-hour days, with AWS. It departs the Route 17 Commuter lot in Fredericksburg, VA, at 4:40am and arrives at Campus by 5:40am. The van departs campus at 3:45pm and arrives at Route 17 Commuter lot in Fredericksburg, VA by 5:15pm. Those interested contact Kathy at 301-451-1205.

Tripp Wray has openings in his vanpool. The van departs Trinity United Methodist Church in Mount Airy at 5:45am and arrives at Campus by 7am. The van departs campus at 4:30pm (flexible) and arrives at Trinity United Methodist Church around 6pm. Those interested should contact Tripp at 301-496-9539.

Richard Buckland has openings in his vanpool. The van departs the Sharpsburg Pike Park-n-Ride, by the outlet mall at 4:30am and arrives at Campus by 5:30am. The van departs campus at 4:15pm and arrives at Sharpsburg Park-n-Ride at 6pm. If interested should contact Richard at 304-582-3113.

Stacy Coleman has openings in her vanpool. The van departs from the Oxon Hill Park-n-Ride at 6:30am and arrives at Campus and Bldg. 10 by 7:10am. The van departs campus at 4:05pm and arrives in Oxon Hill Park-n-Ride at 5pm. Those interested should contact in Stacy at 301-435-4693.

There are three openings in the vanpool from Ellicott City. The van leaves at 6am from Long Gate Park-and-Ride in Ellicott City and leaves at 3.30pm from Bldg. 10. South Entrance parking lot. Please contact Mukesh Garg 443-803-1234.

Are You Having Trouble Controlling Your Drinking?

Closed (only open to people who have trouble controlling their drinking) Alcoholics Anonymous meetings occur at noon for one hour on Monday & Friday at NIH in Bldg. 31 Rm. B4BN09 (near the NIH Fitness Center). The meetings are free and confidential. For more info call the EAP at 301-496-3164.

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Discount Coupon for Luray Caverns

Luray Caverns is the most popular cavern in Eastern America with guided tours along well-lighted, paved walkways lead visitors through cathedral-sized rooms with ceilings 10-stories high, towering stone formations, and natural wonders at every turn. R&W Members can receive $6 off up to six adult admission tickets to Luray Caverns by going to the Member Discounts page at www.govemployee.com/nih.

Monster Jam® rolls into the Capital One Arena Saturday, January 26th and Sunday, January 27th with adrenaline-charged family entertainment providing jaw-dropping displays and gravity-defying feats that promises to leave fans entertained.

Monster Jam events feature some of the most recognizable trucks in the world including Grave Digger®, Scooby Doo®, Dalmatian and many more. World-class drivers push these perfectly engineered Monster Jam trucks to their limits in Freestyle, 2-Wheel Skills and Racing competitions that will put families on the edge of their seats and leave them craving more of this unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable event!

Discount on Gifts and Gift Baskets from Our Gift Biz

Our Gift Biz, located in Rockville, MD, is pleased to offer NIH employees, family and friends a discount of 5% off every day on all orders, gifts and baskets (not including tax and shipping). Gift baskets can be customized to suit your needs.

Use code “NIH 2019” to receive the discount. View their selection online at https://www.ourgiftbiz.com/ and call their gift gurus at 240-406-8701 to help you place your order.

Order Your Business Cards Thru R&W

The R&W has offers Business Cards, produced by AAA Color Card Company, who has provided quality business cards for government and military employees since 1976. Order business cards online at http://govemployee.com/nih/business-cards/ and have them mailed directly to you. Prices start at $38.

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Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue comes to Eagle Bank Arena Feb. 1st – 3rd. It's the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race between Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway and Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger, but Mayor Goodway is nowhere to be found. PAW Patrol to the rescue! Ryder summons Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma and Everest to rescue Mayor Goodway and to run the race in her place. Using their unique skills and teamwork, the pups show that “no job is too big, no pup is too small,” and share lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem-solving as they make several heroic rescues on their race to the finish line.

Discount Tickets to the National Aquarium in Baltimore Available Online Thru R&W

The R&W provides its members the ability to purchase tickets to the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Discounted admission tickets are available to R&W Members thru the R&W website at www.govemployee.com/nih. Save up to $8.

Join Costco and Start Saving Today

Join Costco through the R&W for $55 and receive 3 free items plus over $55 in coupons. This offer is for new Costco members only and exclusive to R&W members. Sign into your account on www.govemployee.com/nih and visit the Member Discounts section to take advantage of this offer.

Get the latest on all things R&W related delivered to your Inbox. Be the first to hear about upcoming events, R&W store specials, travel opportunities, special ticket offers, early bird offers and much more. Everyone is welcome to join, and membership is not required to receive the listserv emails. Go to https://list.nih.gov/archives/r_w_assoc_list-l.html and “join the list” with your name and email and the info will begin to flow. Also join our new Fitness Center listserv to get information on specials, upcoming classes, and any emergency closures at https://list.nih.gov/archives/nih-rw-fitness-l.html.

FedAdvantage

When it comes to benefits, the biggest challenge you may face is understanding what you have and knowing what you need.

FedAdvantage was founded in 1992 with the purpose of assisting federal employees in understanding their benefits and educating on how to "fill the gaps” present in their benefits. We are experts in federal benefits and use our knowledge to develop insurance programs that make sense and offer peace of mind to federal employees. What we offer: Long Term Disability Insurance designed to "fill the gaps" in your leave and disability retirement benefits, providing peace of mind in knowing you can protect your income through a comprehensive disability insurance program. An accident can happen to anyone, and recovery can be costly. Accident Insurance provides benefits for covered accidental injuries, related services, and treatments. Critical Illness Insurance provides lump-sum payment for a covered illness such as cancer, a heart attack or stroke. Contact Fed Advantage at 866-973-6605, info@fedadvantage.com or visit www.fedadvantage.com.

Discounted Tickets Available Year Round

Through the partnership between the R&W and TicketsAtWork, R&W members can purchase tickets to a variety of amusement parks, concerts, sporting events, movies, and more. Once you register to be an R&W member or have logged into your account, click on Member Discounts and then click on the TicketsAtWork ad. Upon registering for TicketsAtWork you will have access to a variety of different entertainment options. Whether your loved one is a fan of wrestling or concerts, Broadway or comedy, you can find tickets to pretty much anything and even better at a discounted price.

Before purchasing tickets or offers thru TicketsAtWork.com make sure to completely read the instructions for how the tickets work and if they are name specific.

Attractions Discounts Across the US

As an R&W member you can see the biggest blockbusters at a discounted price. Movie Tickets are available to a variety of movie theaters across the country. Purchase tickets at www.ticketsatwork.com. Save 15% - 45%!

Did you know that you can purchase tickets to most Sporting Events through TicketsAtWork? Catch the Cubs play at Wrigley Field or the Red Sox play at Fenway, attend the NBA or Stanley Cup Finals, watch the Williams sisters dominate in any tournament.

Traveling abroad? How about seeing Manchester United in the English Premiere League or going to the World Cup! You can do any of these and so much more.

Discounts vary!

Visit the R&W Local Restaurant Guide for local restaurant sponsors. Some offer discounts to NIH employees and some do Fundraisers for R&W. Visit www.govemployee.com/nih.

R&W Members, Join TicketsAtWork for Savings on Tickets

Are You Ready to Rock?

Did you miss out on getting your child, though secretly yourself, Taylor Swift tickets? Want to go “on the run” with Jay-Z and Beyonce? Need a laugh and want to catch Martin Lawrence or Gabriel Iglesias on tour? Want to rock out with Bono and U2 or be told you’re amazing just the way you are by Bruno Mars? Tickets are available to concerts all over the world, even if they’re sold out. Surprise that special someone in your life and be their Enrique Iglesias by being their hero baby. Discounts vary!

Rental Car discounts providers such as Enterprise, Hertz, Dollar and National. Save up to 25%

R&W members can reserve a hotel stay through TicketsAtWork at over 225,000 hotels around the world. Get advanced booking savings and last-minute deals. Be on the lookout for the Best Rate Guarantee symbol! Save 10% - 60% off their hotel reservation.

Al-Anon Provides Help for Those Involved with Substance Abuse - Al-Anon, an organization for family members of people with alcohol abuse, now welcomes family members of individuals with narcotic abuse problems to attend weekly group meetings. Al-Anon holds two weekly group meetings; Mondays and Thursdays at noon in Bldg. 31, Room 1B50.

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Sunday

Monday

R&W Memberships Buy at R&W stores or online for $9 a year.

New Year, New You Join the NIH R&W Fitness Center.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Children’s NIH Scrubs and Lab Coats are back in stock at R&W stores.

NIH Community Market Tuesdays Bldg. 10 S. Lobby 10am – 2pm

Summer Camps and Care Outreach Bldg. 10

Saturday

Snowed INN Coming February 2018 Details on page 5.

Two-part Indoor Cycling & Training at RKL with Robert.

See page 4.

Today’s the last day to Show Some Love to your favorite charity.

Try recipes on R&W’s website.

Some ingredients available at Bldg. 10 Market.

Valentine’s Gift Show is Wed., Feb. 6th in the Bldg. 10 South Lobby

Friday

Schedule your appointment at the NIH Blood Bank 301-496-1048!

Discount Insurance through R&W. See page 7.

Monster Jam 1/26 & 1/27 at Capital One Arena.

Ticket info on page 14.

Summer Camps and Care Outreach Bldg. 31

Tax Prep Service with Teti & Carswell begins February 7th.

See page 5.

Wear Red Day Is February 1st Join NHLBI’s #OurHearts Movement all February for American Heart Month

Swim Membership Discount available for R&W Members at the Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center.

See page 4.