March 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 FREE Fitness for You Schedule…….…………………………...………….……...page 3 o Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga…………………………………………………………page 4 • R&W Community Market………………………….……..................……………………..pages 5 – 7 o Farmers Market Corner, Recipe ……………………………………………………page 5 o 2019 Market Food Truck Schedule .………………………………………………page 6 o Farmers Market Vendors ……………………………………………………………..page 7 • Collective Goods Gift Show, NEW R&W Merchandise, R&W Tax Prep…...page 9 • College Savings Webinar, Camp Fantastic BBQ...…………………………………....page 11 • Spring R&W Local Business Fair, Spring Bazaar...................……………………..page 13 • R&W Clubs (Sailing, Softball, Martial Arts, Philharmonia)……..…………………page 15 • Tickets & Member Deals……………………………………………………………………….pages 16 - 18 o Costco, Luray Caverns, Marvel Universe, Sesame Live…………………….page 16 o 2019 Park Sneak Peak (Kings Dominion, Six Flag, Busch Gardens).…page17 o TicketsAtWork (Movie Tickets, Sporting Events, Concerts)……………..page 18 • Calendar……………………………………………………………………………………………….page 20

Date

Day

Time

Location

Program

Trainer

3/5

Tuesday

1pm – 2pm

Bldg. 31 Rm. B4-C18

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

3/5

Tuesday

5:30pm – 6:30pm

The Loft (T-39)

Power Yoga

Pure Performance Aleksandra

3/6

Wednesday

12:15pm – 1pm

Indoor Cycling

Lisa

3/7

Thursday

12:15pm – 1pm

RKL II Rm. 9112/9116 The Loft (T-39)

Total Body Transformation

Maria

3/7

Thursday

1pm – 2pm

Bldg. 31 Rm. B4-C18

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

3/11

Monday

12:15pm – 1pm

Cardio Kickboxing

3/12

Tuesday

12:15pm – 1pm

RKL II Rm. 9112/9116 The Loft (T-39)

Pure Performance Charissa

Strength & Conditioning

Susan

3/13

Wednesday

6am – 7am

The Loft (T-39)

Functional Fitness Training

Eddie

3/13

Wednesday

5:45pm – 6:30pm

The Loft (T-39)

Indoor Cycling

Amanda

3/14

Thursday

12:15pm – 1pm

WO! (Weights Only)

Charissa

3/15

Friday

6am – 7am

RKL II Rm. 9112/9116 The Loft (T-39)

Functional Fitness Training

Eddie

3/15

Friday

11am – 11:45am

Bldg. 31 Rm. B4-C18

Piloxing

Ashley

3/18

Monday

12:15pm - 1pm

The Loft (T-39)

Cardio Sculpt

Alex

3/20

Wednesday

12:15pm – 1pm

Yoga with Weights

Prema

3/21

Thursday

12pm – 12:45pm

RKL II Rm. 9112/9116 Bldg. 31 Rm. B4-C18

BANG Power Dance

Linda

3/22

Friday

12:15pm – 1pm

Yoga with Weights

Prema

3/27

Wednesday

1pm - 2pm

Foundations of Yoga

Prema

RKL II Rm. 9112/9116 RKL II Rm. 9112/9116

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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

• Fruit Compote and Peanut Butter Lover’s Day (March 1st) • Pound Cake Day (March 4th) • Cereal Day (March 7th) • Meatball Day and Crab Day (March 9th) • Blueberry Popover Day (March 10th) • Chicken Noodle Soup Day (March 13th) • Popcorn Lovers Day and Potato Chip Day (March 14th) • Artichoke Heart Day (March 16th) • St. Patrick’s/Irish Food Day (March 17th) • Sloppy Joe Day (March 18th) • Ravioli Day (March 20th) • World Water Day (March 22nd) • Chips and Dip Day (March 23rd) • International Waffle Day (March 25th) • American Diabetes Alert Day (March 26th) • Spinach Day (March 26th) • Black Forest Cake Day (March 28th) • Chiffon Cake Day (March 29th) • Oysters on the Half Shell Day and Clam (March 31st) A full list of National Food Days can be found here.–

National Food Weeks

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National School Breakfast Week (March 4th – 8th) Salt Awareness Week (March 4th – 10th) National Agriculture Week (March 10th – 16th)

National Food Months

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Fresh Celery Month Peanut Month Colon Cancer Awareness Month Flour Month Frozen Food Month National Nutrition Month Noodle Month Sauce Month National Caffeine Awareness 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. Commit to get fit by eating healthier and working out.

Chicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pesto

INGREDIENTS • 2 tsp plus 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided • ½ cup carrot or diced red bell pepper • 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 8 ounces), cut into quarters • 1 large clove garlic, minced • 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth • 1½ teaspoons dried marjoram • 6 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped • 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans or great northern beans, rinsed • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese • ⅓ cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves • Freshly ground pepper to taste • ¾ cup plain or herbed multigrain croutons for garnish DIRECTIONS • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add carrot (or bell pepper) and chicken; cook, turning the chicken and stirring frequently, until chicken begins to brown, 3 to 4 mins.

Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Stir in broth and marjoram; bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 mins.

• With a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken pieces to a clean cutting board to cool. Add spinach and beans to the pot and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 5 mins to blend the flavors.

• Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, Parmesan and basil in a food processor (a mini processor works well). Process until a coarse paste forms, adding a little water and scraping down the sides as necessary.

• Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Stir the chicken and pesto into the pot. Season with pepper. Heat until hot. Garnish with croutons, if desired.

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The R&W Community Market Heads Outdoors for the Spring

Food Trucks Return March 5th

The R&W Community Market is back outdoors! Join us Tuesdays from 10am – 2pm on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10.

Participating vendors are as follows:

The R&W Community Market will move outdoors March 5th as food trucks return to the program every Tuesday thru October 29th. This year you can expect to find the following trucks at our market.

*New Vendor* Eat Ojas: Freshly made energy bars and bites.

Real ingredients, taste, and flavor! Products are vegan, soy free, preservatives free, chemical free, dairy free, and contain no artificial flavors, preservatives, chemicals or protein powders.

Balkanik Taste: Tasty Balkan cuisine from Bulgaria, Serbia and the rest of the Balkans.

Big Cheese Truck/Java Cruiser: Purveyors of fine grilled cheeses, with nearly 20 different flavors throughout the year.

Tag Team Kitchen: A wide variety of fully-baked pizza crusts in small and large sizes made with seasonal, locally grown produce, or our gluten and grain-free options. Pizza kits of sauce and a shredded cheese blend also available.

CapMac: Is indulgence without regret from mac and cheese and gourmet pastas to fresh vegetables.

RavenHook Bakehouse: Highest quality artisan breads, from Cheddar Jalapeno to Rustic Italian, all-natural sweets (cookies, scones, and pound cakes) and specialty items for different occasions. From grain forward breads and seasonal sweets to special jams there is something for all.

Cupcakes Lounge: Delicious cupcakes, pound cakes, granola and other baked goods. Products contain as much local eggs and fruits as possible. Gluten-free available.

The Chocolatiers Palette: Delicious gourmet fudge and Belgian chocolate. Fudge is preservative, gluten, corn syrup and artificial flavor free.

Chocolate Moonshine: 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 20piece gift box assortment. Low sugar, gluten-free, made with Belgian and French chocolates with natural and organic ingredients, including fresh fruits and roasted nuts.

Randalia Bee Hives: 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.

Phil’s Dills: A variety of flavors including wasabi, fire garlic, sweet and spicy, Old Bay and black pepper, and kosher dills.

Carnivore BBQ: Serving the best BBQ in the nation’s capital.

Chix ‘n Stix: Specializes in crisp, fresh, deliciously fried chicken wings and tenders, to all beef quarter pound hot dogs, and specially seasoned “Flavor Fries.” *New* The Crab Cab: Bringing fresh, tasty seafood.

El Pollo Submarine: Serving Salvadoran comfort with a twist.

Many menu items are vegan or gluten-free.

Firehouse Subs: A variety of hot specialty subs *New* GoGanics: A colorful menu with organic ingredients that are affordable and healthy. Different cooking options for customers looking to reduce calorie intake is offered.

Greek on the Street: Serving authentic Greek cuisine.

Holy Crepes: Serving sweet and savory flavored crepes that will melt in your mouth. *New* Jimmy’s Famous Seafood: Baltimore’s premier and historic restaurant and crab house offers their great tasting seafood from their truck.

PhoWheels: Offers a modern interpretation of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, where comforting favorite dishes blend seamlessly with bold new flavors that will entice your palate.

Reggae Flava: Offers delicious gourmet Jamaican cuisine and a unique variety of Caribbean dishes.

Favor Ceylon Tea: A variety of high quality and affordable Ceylon-grown teas, which are all-natural, pesticide-free, and bio-sustainably grown in Sri Lanka.

*New* Spunkie’s Soul Food: offer a mix of southern style foods. From Fried/baked chicken, mac & cheese, baked beans, yams and other foods and desserts.

District Spice: Blends are made in DC, and contain no salt, no anti-caking agents, and no preservatives.

Swizzler Hot Dogs: Grass-fed beef hot dogs with a twist.

Taco Bar: Offering tacos, quesadillas, and burrito bowls.

All Things Olive: Real, fresh extra virgin olive oil. Shop from a variety of extra virgin olive oils, barrel-aged wine vinegars from Napa Valley and 18-year old balsamic vinegars from Italy.

Ben & Jerry’s: Enjoy scoops of ice cream, waffle cones, ice cream bars, and root beer floats.

Apple Valley: Apples, apple butter; sauce; ciders, jam and other produce.

Captain Cookie and the Milkman: DC sweetest superheroes are a mobile bakery and dairy bar serving fresh-baked cookies, local creamery milk and made-to-order ice cream sandwiches.

PINKAVA Coffee Company: A variety of flavors available in whole bean and ground.

IceGreen Snowballs: An icy classic with a unique Southern snowball charm. Choose from over 30 tasty flavors.

Ahh...Candles produces highly scented and long burning hand poured candles, aromatic wax beads and therapeutic neck wraps made with essential oils.

*New* Quinn’s Ice: Specializes in lactose-free soft serve, milkshakes, ice cream sandwiches, Belgian waffle sundaes and more.

Miscellaneous: Look for jewelry and craft vendors, NIH protocols, corporate sponsors and more.

*New* Tamo Smoothies: Delicious combinations of layered and blended fruit smoothies

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Collective Goods Gift Show March 7th & 8th - Bldg. 31A April 3rd – 5th – Bldg. 10 South Lobby

Collective Goods, formerly Books Are Fun, will be returning to the Bldg. 31A Lobby on Thursday, March 7th (10am – 3pm) and Friday, March 8th (9am – 3pm) and Bldg. 10 South Lobby on Wednesday, April 3rd (10am – 3pm), Thursday, April 4th (9am – 3pm), and Friday, April 5th (9am – 2pm). Shop from a variety of books, toys, electronics, gadgets, kitchenware, stationary and more. It’s a one-stop shopping bonanza. A portion of sales comes back to R&W to allow us to continue offering great programs to the NIH community.

Join the R&W and Fitness ListServs

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. Just provide your name and email and the info will begin to flow.

Also join our Fitness Center listserv to get information on specials, upcoming classes, and any emergency closures.

R&W Notary Services to Assist NIH Employees

Need a notary? The R&W has 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.

New Arrivals to the R&W

Look for NEW NIH branded jackets, raincoats, zipper hoodies, t-shirts, pens, badge holders and more at R&W stores.

This St. Patrick’s Day Wear Green, Save Green at R&W Stores

R&W stores in Bldg. 31 or Rockledge will be offering a 10% discount on purchases* to customers wearing green on Friday, March 15th in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. *Snacks/drinks, membership, and dry cleaning are excluded.

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, 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!

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.

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Get a Head Start on College Savings!

March 20th – Webinar – 12pm – 1pm

SAVE HERE. GO ANYWHERE! It's never too early or too late to start saving for college. Maryland 529, formerly the College Savings Plans of Maryland is the easy, affordable way to save for your child's education at nearly any college across the county. Maryland 529 offers two distinct and flexible 529 college savings plans that will help Maryland parents, grandparents, and family friends give their favorite student a head start. Also, they're the only 529 plans that offer a Maryland State income deduction for Maryland taxpayers. The Maryland Prepaid College Trust - locks in future college tuition at today's prices and is backed by the security of a Maryland Legislative Guarantee. Enrollment is open thru May 31st. The Maryland College Investment Plan - managed and administered

by T. Rowe Price, offers a variety investment options, with no sales commissions or loads, and enrollment is open yearround. Use one or choose both; as little as $25 can get you started today. Remember, it's never too early or late to have a plan. You can join from your desk or at home as long you have both telephone and internet access. Registration is open on the R&W’s website. Visit Maryland 529 for more info. We hope you can attend the upcoming webinar!

Order Your Business Cards Thru R&W

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

Mark Your Calendars…

The Camp Fantastic BBQ is June 11th

The annual Camp Fantastic BBQ will take place on Tuesday, June 11th beginning at 11am. This year the BBQ will take place at Bldg. 10 South. Live music will once again be provided by ARRA (The Affordable Rock ‘n Roll Act). Greek on the Street, Carnivore BBQ and Ben & Jerry’s will be serving food. Look for more details regarding silent auction items, a vendor fair and more. The NIH Community Market will also be taking place.

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.

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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.

R&W Spring Local Business Fair Wednesday, April 17th - Bldg. 10

Join the R&W for the 2019 Spring Local Business Fair on Wednesday, April 17th from 10am – 1:30pm in the South Lobby of Bldg. 10. Learn about special offers from a variety of businesses including Hotels, Apartments, Mobile Phones, Salons, Home Repair, Automotive, Financial, Theatre, Travel, Assisted Living, Recreation and Insurance. Among those who will be in attendance are the NIHFCU, Verizon, DJH Construction, various Southern Management Properties, Cornerstone Productions, Kitchen Saver, Strosniders Hardware, Maid Brigade, Sprint, Olde Towne Pet Resort and more.

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!

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.

Mark Your Calendars…

R&W Spring Bazaar is May 7th

Get ready to shop! The R&W will be hosting a Spring Bazaar on Tuesday, May 7th on the Bldg. 10 South Lobby from 10am 2pm. This year’s show will feature a diverse array of merchants selling a variety of products such as jewelry, handbags, and clothes, and more. This event is perfect timing for your Mother’s Day shopping. The NIH Farmers Market will also be taking place with all of your favorite market vendors. Mark your calendar and plan on attending this popular show. It’s a one stop shopping spree!

NIH Showed Some Love During the 2018 CFC Campaign

The NIH had another successful CFC campaign! Once again, the NIH Community was able to “Show Some Love” by raising over $2.2 million. Your generous donations support more than 8,000 local, national, and international charities. Your contributions help to cure diseases, give hope to those impoverished without food or clean water, provide shelter for the homeless, deliver support for educating children and improving the quality of their lives, and rebuild communities devastated by natural disasters, and many more selfless acts. The NIH continues to be one of the top HHS contributors to the campaign. The NIH campaign, led by National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), also received a CFC National Capital Area (CFCNCA) Campaign Contest Award for best “Executive Involvement”. Congratulations on a job well done to NCATS and to all who donated to the campaign. The R&W is proud to be a part of such a worthy cause and thankful to work with generous people.

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Vanpooling Is Economical and Environmentally Friendly

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.

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.

Marvel Universe Live Comes to Fairfax in March Get discount tickets thru R&W. See page 16.

NIH Philharmonia Orchestra Concert

The NIH Philharmonia, under the direction of Nancia D'Alimonte, presents "Three’s a Charm" on March 2nd at 7:30pm at St. Elizabeth Church in Rockville, MD. The concert is free and will include Prokofiev – Love of Three Oranges (March & Scherzo), Ravel – La Valse, Sibelius – Symphony no. 3. For more info.

NIH Tae Kwon Do Class

The NIH Tae Kwon Do (TKD) School is offering regular and beginner’s classes for adults and mature teens, no previous martial arts experience is necessary. Current TKD practitioners of any rank or any other arts are welcome. The curriculum combines traditional striking, kicking, forms, sparring, and other basic martial arts techniques with particular emphasis on self-defense. The club meets in the Thomas Malone Judo and Tae Kwon Do Center (Bldg. 31, Rm. B4C18 on Mondays from 6pm – 8pm, Wednesdays from 6pm – 7pm and Fridays from 6pm – 8pm (sparring and self-defense). Registration is $50 per quarter or $150 for the year. The club is also recruiting black belts in Tae Kwon Do to help as instructors. For more info contact Glenn Daigon at 202-942-2340 or visit the Facebook Group: NIH Taekwondo and Aikido or the club website.

NIH Sailing Association Open House

Join us at our Open House on Wednesday, March 6th from 5pm - 7:30pm at the FAES House, 9101 Old Georgetown Road (on the corner of Old Georgetown Road and Cedar Lane). At the Open House, you can explore your interest in learning to sail and discover all the opportunities for sailing with the NIHSA. Information will be available regarding the club’s six-week “Introduction to Sailing” classes, racing program and all the other social activities the club offers. $5.00 at the door includes pizza, drinks and snacks. Cash bar for beer and wine: $2.00 each. Look for posters and flyers around campus!!

For more info about the club.

104th Season of Departmental Tennis League

The HHS Tennis Team participates in the Departmental Tennis League (DTL) with other federal agencies. Competitive doubles matches at USTA 3.5-5.0+ levels are played during the week from 6pm - 8pm, April - Aug, at the Rock Creek Tennis Center (16th and Kennedy Streets, NW). Current and former government employees, contractors, spouses, and children (18+) are eligible to play. Complete a brief survey for details.

Interested in Learning How to Sail?

NIHSA Basic Training Sailing Course: The NIH Sailing Association (NIHSA), an R&W supported club, offers a Sailing Basic Training course for NIH adult employees, contractors, fellows, and patients, and NOAA employees. The Spring session will run April 2nd - May 17th and the Summer session will run from July 16th - August 13th. Registration for Spring is open now, visit NIHSA for details. The in-class sessions are held on the NIH Bethesda campus and the on-board (on the water) sessions are held at Selby Bay on the South River near Edgewater, MD. Participants must be able to provide or arrange for their own transportation to both the in-class and onboard sessions. If you are interested in this course and would like more info email nihsabasictraining1@gmail.com.

Experienced Sailors: If you are an experienced sailor and would like to be able to charter the NIHSA boats please contact us about joining the club and doing a check-out sail. We are also always looking for experienced volunteers to help with both in-class and on-board instruction.

NIH R&W-Sponsored Co-Ed Softball League

Looking for a spring and summer outdoor activity? Join the NIH Co-Ed Softball League! Teams play once each week from mid-April to mid-August. There are openings for individual players or an entire team. All skill levels welcome! The league is also seeking someone to umpire occasional games ($25/Game). Contact Rob Willcoxon at 301-518-9118.

NIH Aikido Club

The NIH Aikido Club is offering a regular beginner’s class for adults and mature teens. New students are invited to begin classes on any Wednesday. Our curriculum under Irvin Vannsensei focuses on the principles of Aikido, the art of peace and follows the Aikido Association of America. No experience is necessary. The classes meet in the Thomas Malone Judo and Tae Kwon Do Center (Bldg. 31, B4C18) on Wednesdays, 7pm – 8:30pm and Saturdays 10:45am – 1pm. Registration is $50 per quarter and $40 for a uniform. All are welcome to watch regular training sessions. For more info contact Irvin Vann or Glenn Daigon or visit the Aikido website.

College Savings Webinar March 20th – 12pm – 1pm Registration details on page 11.

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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. 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.

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 and visit the Member Discounts section to take advantage of this offer.

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 receive $6 off up to six adult admission tickets to Luray Caverns. Visit the R&W’s Member Discounts.

March 22nd – 31st at EagleBank Arena

Marvel fans assemble for this live, action-packed, legendary battle to defend the universe from evil. Spider-Man, the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy join forces with Doctor Strange in a race against time to recover the Wand of Watoomb before it falls into Loki’s hands. This ancient artifact holds immeasurable mystical power and would allow Loki to achieve his eternal quest to crown himself ruler of Asgard and Earth. The show unites some of Marvel’s greatest Super Heroes including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Hulk and Black Widow against some of the most threatening villains. Their journey sparks new feuds with old foes, pitting student against mentor, sister against sister and brother against brother. Witness cutting-edge special effects, aerial stunts and video projection in this incredible adventure. R&W Members sign into your account to purchase tickets. Not a member? Join!

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.

Save up to $8.

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 and call their gift gurus at 240-406-8701 to help you place your order.

May 4th & 5th at EagleBank Arena

When magician extraordinaire Justin visits Sesame Street to put on a magic show for the whole neighborhood, Elmo wants to be part of the big event. But there’s one problem…Elmo doesn’t know how to do magic. Elmo teams up with Abby and Justin, embarking on an extraordinary journey where Elmo discovers that you can do anything. Along the way Elmo and Abby are joined by Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Grover, Rosita, Count von Count, and Gonger and discover the many magical moments in everyday life.

2019 Local Park Sneak Peak R&W members can purchase tickets to a variety of amusement parks, all over the country thru TicketsAtWork.com. 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.

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.

2019 Local Park Sneak Peak

Kings Dominion has a little bit of everything for everyone.

From live shows, to thrill rides, to Planet Snoopy, Kings Dominion is a perfect family destination. During the summer beat the heat at Soak City.

From fun rides to family friendly environment such as seeing chocolate made at Chocolate World, viewing over 200 animals in ZooAmerica, and relaxing your cares away at The Boardwalk, Hershey Park has it all. This Summer Hershey Park will add Reese’s Cupfusion which merges the world’s love of chocolate and peanut butter with a dark ride gaming experience to create a sweet sensory adventure for the entire family.

Agents are equipped with state-of-the-art gear to protect the factory and earn points on every mission.

Whether you want to ride roller coasters, relax in Hurricane Harbor, or hang with Bugs Bunny and other Looney Tunes characters, Six Flags America has something for everybody.

New this year is the all-new coaster experience Firebird! Rising from the ashes of the Apocalypse, this ride will take thrillseekers thru incredible twists, drops and inversions, all while seated in state-of-the-art floorless trains.

At Busch Gardens Williamsburg you can visit England, France, New France, Italy, Germany, Ireland, and Scotland all in one day. New in 2019 is Finnegan’s Flyer, an extreme swing ride in which riders soar high and swing out over the cliffs of the Celtic coast in the park’s Ireland village.

This Summer at Water Country USA get ready to hang ten and catch a wave on Cutback Water Coaster™, the only RocketBLAST® coaster on the East Coast and Virginia’s first hybrid water coaster. This revolutionary ride merges two unique technologies – a water jet propulsion system and exhilarating saucer feature – creating a steep, smooth ride thru more than 850 feet of slide. Board a 4-person raft and travel up and down steep hills, jet thru tunnels and speed onto the wideopen space of massive saucer-shaped features. Cutback Water Coaster takes water propulsion coasters to a new level with heart-stopping turns, lightning-fast drops and thrilling speeds.

Carowinds delivers fun that’s impossible to forget. Featuring live entertainment, exciting special events and the tastiest Southern cuisine around, Carowinds has everything you need to make lifelong memories. Giggle with little ones at the antics of Snoopy and the PEANUTS™ gang, grab a friend and scream out loud on spine-tingling thrill rides or on one of 14 rollercoasters and get completely soaked at Carolina Harbor.

New in 2019 is Blue Ridge Junction, covering western North Carolina and a sliver of South Carolina's upstate, the Blue Ridge Mountains region offers a majestic landscape, vibrant colors and undeniable charm. Enjoy the natural, easy-going culture of the Carolinas. Sit a spell and savor home-grown flavors at Blue Ridge Country Kitchen. Soar like a bird on the reimagined Mountain Gliders or hang on tight and get twice the bite during a high-speed, backwoods chase on the new Copperhead Strike.

The first double launch roller coaster in the Carolinas, Copperhead Strike, leaves the station and goes into a jo-jo roll before loading into the launch station. After pausing, the ride goes from 0 to 42 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds. Riders will experience a series of fast, tight, close-to-the-ground maneuvers and flip upside down in five head-over-heels inversions, the most of any double launch coaster in North America. Midway thru the ride, a second thrust of acceleration launches riders into the next half of the exciting experience. Copperhead Strike is full throttle from start to finish and doesn’t let up.

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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.

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.

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!

Attractions Discounts Across the US

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

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.

The Hills Have Fresh Powder So Hit the Slopes This Winter

Grab your snow gear and head for the mountains. R&W members can save up to 50% at Ski Resorts across the US. Sign into your TicketsAtWork account and purchase lift tickets, equipment rental tickets and even packages to learn to ski. This offer is great to take advantage of slopes you haven’t tried before or want to ski again.

Rental Car discounts providers such as Enterprise, Hertz, 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!

Start Planning Your Next Vacation Now

Don’t just dream of going somewhere warm to beat the winter blues, make it a reality. Through the R&W’s partnership with TicketsAtWork.com, R&W members can save on activities, attractions, and hotels in Hawaii, Mexico, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic.

Dollar and National. Save up to 25%

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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March 2019 Sunday

Monday For a list of FREE Fitness for You classes, run over to page 3.

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Order Business Cards thru R&W. See page 11.

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FREE Fitness For You Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu March 5th & 7th 1pm – 2pm Bldg. 31 FC

Find out what’s going on with some of the R&W Clubs on page 15.

Look for new NIH branded merchandise at R&W stores.

Jackets, shirts, raincoats and more.

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

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Krav Maga begins today Tues. & Thurs.

11am – 11:45am Bldg. 31 FC

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Try recipes on R&W’s website.

Some ingredients available at Bldg. 10 Market.

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NIH Sailing Association Open House 5pm – 7:30pm FAES House

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College Savings Webinar 12pm – 1pm See page 11.

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Co-Ed Softball Players and Umpires wanted.

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

Sesame Live comes to Eagle Bank Arena.

May 4th & 5th See page 16.

R&W Spring Local Business Fair April 16th 10am – 1:30pm Bldg. 10 South Lobby

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Collective Goods Gift Show Bldg. 31A Lobby 10am – 3pm

Collective Goods Gift Show Bldg. 31A Lobby 8am – 2pm

Register for the R&W Tax Prep Thursdays in March.

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St. Patrick’s Day Sale at R&W Wear Green, Save Green TODAY

Discount Insurance through R&W. See page 13.

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

2019 Local Theme Park Preview See page 17.

NIH Philharmonia “Three’s a Charm” St. Elizabeth Church Rockville, MD @ 7:30pm

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Marvel Universe LIVE at Eagle Bank Arena thru 3/31.

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Take a Walk in the Park Day.

Spring Bazaar Tues., May 7th 10am – 2pm Bldg. 10 South Lobby

Camp Fantastic BBQ Tues., June 11th 10am – 2pm Bldg. 10 South Lawn