May 2018 R&W Digital Newsletter

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What You’re Looking For… • NIH R&W Fitness & Wellness Program…………….pages 3-5 o Free Fitness for You Schedule………………….page 3 o Health Screenings……………………………………..page 5 • Spring Bazaar……………………………………………………page 7 • Film Festival………………………………………………..…….page 7 • Bike to Work Day……………………………………………….page 8 • NIH Police Day………………………………………………..….page 8 • Spring Into Wellness………………………………..……...page 9 • R&W Community Market…………………………………….page 10 & 11 • Camp Fantastic BBQ…………………………………………..page 12 • Spring Research Festival……………………..…………..page 13 • Seminars…………………………………………………………….page 13 • Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival………………………..page 14 • Asian American Pacific Islander Events………....page 16 • Take a Hike Day Registration………………………...….page 16 • Discounted Tickets…………………………………………….page 17-20 o Aquarium, Sports, Concerts………………………page 17 o Disney, Six Flags, Sea World……………………..page 18 o Universal Studios, Legoland Discovery……page 19 o Crayola Experience, Wonderworks………….Page 20 • Calendar……………………………………………………..…….Page 22

FREE “Fitness for You”

May 2018 Events

Date

Day

Time

Location

Program

Trainer

5/4

Friday

12:15pm – 1pm

The Loft (T-39)

Tabata

Ashley

5/7

Monday

12pm – 12:45pm

Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18

Total Body Blast

Katya

5/9

Wednesday

12pm – 12:45pm

Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18

Zumba

Anitra

5/9

Wednesday

1:10pm – 2pm

RKL I Rm. 5070

Robert

5/10

Thursday

11am – 11:45am

Bldg.31 B4-C18

Iron Cardio Kettlebell Training Registration: geterr@od.nih.gov Vinyasa Yoga

5/10

Thursday

5:30pm – 6:30pm

The Loft (T-39)

Bosu Max

Susana

5/11

Friday

12:15pm – 1pm

RKL I Rm. 5070

Tabata – Boot Camp

Lisa

5/15

Tuesday

12:15pm- 1pm

Line Dancing

LaTanya

5/15

Tuesday

12:15pm- 1pm

Bldg.10 South Lobby Community Market RKL I Rm. 5070

Power Sculpt

Alicia

5/16

Wednesday

11am – 11:30am

Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18

Gentle Stretch

LaTanya

5/16

Wednesday

12:15pm – 1pm

The Loft (T-39)

H.I.T.

Susan

5/18

Friday

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18

“Ask the Trainer”

Michael

5/21

Monday

12:15pm – 1pm

The Loft (T-39)

Cardio Challenge

Alex

5/22

Tuesday

11am – 11:45am

Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18

“Exercising on the Go”

Charissa

5/22

Tuesday

12:15pm – 1pm

Belly Dancing

Rachel

5/23

Wednesday

12pm – 12:45pm

Bldg. 10 South Lobby Community Market Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18

Zumba

Anitra

5/23

Wednesday

3:30pm – 4:30pm

Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18

“Ask the Trainer”

Michael

5/23

Wednesday

5:45pm – 6:30pm

The Loft (T-39)

Duathlon

Amanda

5/24

Thursday

12pm – 12:45pm

Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18

BANG Power Dance

Linda

5/29

Tuesday

11am – 11:30am

Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18

Gentle Stretch

LaTanya

5/30

Wednesday

1:10pm – 2pm

RKL I Rm. 5070

Iron Cardio Kettlebell Training Registration: geterr@od.nih.gov

Robert

Diana

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2018 Mobile Mammography Screening The George Washington Breast Cancer Center will make four visits to NIH for our 2018 Mammography Screening. All NIH employees, their families, contractors, visiting scientists and others associated with NIH are eligible to participate.

The screening dates are as follows: Wednesday, May 30th – Building 45 Wednesday, July 18th – Building 45

Thursday, August 9th – Building 10, Lot H Thursday, November 8th – Building 10, Lot H The van will be on-site from 9:30am - 3:30pm taking prescheduled appointments. Reservations can be made no more than 1 month prior of screening date. There is a minimum requirement of 15 participants for the screenings to take place and a maximum of 25 per date. Each screening is conducted by a female technologist, and a board certified radiologist specializing in mammography will interpret the images. Appointments should take approximately 20 minutes. Most insurance companies will cover the cost (approx. $350) of the screening. To see if your insurance is accepted or to make an appointment, call 202-741-3252. If there is no answer, please leave a message with your name and phone number. The GW Mammovan staff will call you back and schedule your appointment. Please have your insurance card and doctor’s information available when calling to make an appointment.

Who is Eligible? Any woman IS eligible if she meets the following:

• She is age 40 or older • She is not pregnant or breast-feeding • She does not have breast implants • She does not have any prior history of breast problems (patients who need a 6 months follow up must get a Diagnostic mammogram not Screening) • She is not having symptoms such as a lump in either breast or unusual breast pain • She has a referring physician or doctor of record (Ex. Medical Doctor, OBGYN doctor) • She has not had a mammogram within the last 12 months Individuals with disabilities who need Sign Language Interpreters and/or reasonable accommodation to participate in this screening should contact the R&W at 301-496-8746 and/or the Federal Relay 1-800-877-8339 or email browned2@mail.nih.gov. Requests should be made at least 10 days in advance of the appointment. For more information about mammography, breast cancer, or other types of cancer call the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER or see www.nci.nih.gov.

New Offering Coming to the Beauty & Barbershop Groomed and Polished in partnership with AhhCandles will be offering natural nail manicures and pedicures for men and women this summer, beginning in mid-June, at the Beauty and Barbershop in Bldg.10, by appointment only. Receive complimentary hydrating hand massages starting May 15th at the AhhCandles table at the Community Market on Tuesdays (Bldg. 10) and Thursdays (Bldg. 31) from 10am-2pm, on a first come first serve basis. Visit AhhCandles table and learn more about Groomed and Polished wellness services.

FREE Vision Screening Tuesday, May 16th The R&W Fitness and Wellness Program is pleased to provide FREE Vision Screenings in Bldg. 31, Rm. 9 on the 6th floor of the C-wing on Tuesday, May 16th from 10am – 1:45pm. Screenings, glaucoma and visual acuity, will be provided by Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington. To register for screenings please contact LaTanya Richards at latanya.richards@nih.gov. Screening appointments will be limited but we hope to offer more throughout the year.

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Shop for Your Mom, Wife or Self at the R&W Spring Bazaar on May 8th

22nd Annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival

Get ready to shop! The R&W will be hosting a Spring Bazaar on Tuesday, May 8th on the Bldg. 10 South Lobby from 10am 2pm. Visit Akiba Fragrance, Lazaro Jewelry, The Fashnique, Tibet Sky Emporium, Atelier Akvamarine, Red Mosaic Jewelry, RareGlo Organic Shea Products, Native Spirit, Spice Islands Jewelry, Bracelet 4 Cancer, Indigo Lion Global Handmade, and Nita Creations. This event is perfect timing for your Mother’s Day shopping. The NIH Farmers Market will also be taking place on the Bldg. 10 South Lawn with all of your favorite market vendors. It’s a one stop shopping spree!

Join us for the 22nd Annual Comcast Film Festival at Strathmore! This year’s festival will take place Aug. 23 – 26th at the lawn at Strathmore. Bring your blanket, chairs (low chairs only please) and anyone who loves movies. The movies are free; will be available to purchase; and of course we will be holding a raffle and accepting donations to help raise funds for the NIH Charities (Friends of Patients at the NIH, The Children’s Inn and Camp Fantastic/Special Love). Volunteer information will be announced in June. Due to the limited duration and size of this year’s festival volunteer opportunities will be LIMITED.

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. 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.

This year’s films will be: Thursday 8/23 – Coco (PG) Friday 8/24 – Black Panther (PG-13) Saturday 8/25 – Lion King (G) Sunday 8/26 – Wonder Woman (PG-13) FYI…The R&W can sign for community service, however we would prefer high school age children. For details on Your own volunteering visit www.govemployee.com/nih. alcohol and pets are not permitted.

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May 18 is Bike to Work Day

26th Annual NIH Police Day

Join the NIH Bicycle Commuter Club (NIHBCC) in celebrating National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 18th, at NIH-Bldg. 1 from 7am - 9:30am, Rock Springs Business Park (Marriott HQ) from 6:30am – 8:30am and Rockville-Fallsgrove (pit stop close to the NCI Shady Grove building) from 6:30am – 9am. These buildings will be featured among many local pit stops supported by the Washington Area Bicyclists Association in a salute to bicycle commuting. NIH often wins the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government's (COG) award for being the area's biggest employer of Bike to Work Day participants.

Complete your free registration at http://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/register-now/ and help us defend our proud title this year by identifying your employer as “National Institutes of Health” no matter which pit stop you register for. You must pre-register for the pit stop you plan to visit to receive a Bike to Work Day 2018 t-shirt; available while supplies last. At the NIH pit stop, all employees and contractors who show up riding a bicycle and wearing a helmet may enjoy breakfast snacks and participate in a raffle drawing. If you have never tried commuting by bike to NIH and aren't quite sure how to click on the begin, visit http://www.nihbike.com and “Commuting” link. Bike to Work Day is a rain or shine event. Volunteers are always appreciated to help with preparations before Bike to Work Day or on the day of the event. If you would like to volunteer, email Valerie Virta at virtav@mail.nih.gov. Bike to Work Day participation enhances awareness of the myriad benefits bicycle commuting brings to personal health, the community, and the environment.

The NIH Police will host their 26th Annual NIH Police Awareness Day on Wednesday, May 16th from 10am - 2pm in front of Bldg. 1. Many local, state and federal law enforcement agencies will be attending. The day will include K-9 demonstrations, various other activities and demonstrations, and a cookout with a menu that will consist of a combination of: hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken breasts, Italian sausages with onions & green peppers, baked beans, potato chips, soda or water. This event is a great opportunity to showcase the many fine organizations to whom we owe a debt of thanks for our safety. In the event of rain, the location will be moved to the Bldg. 31A Patio. Those with questions should contact Corporal Christine Fedorisko, NIH Police Community Policing Officer, at 301-496-3020, or at Christine.fedorisko@nih.gov Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact the NIH Police Communications Center at 301-4965685 and TTY 301-496-0063. Make all requests to the attention of Cpl. Christine Fedorisko. There is no rain date scheduled. If the weather is inclement, the location will be changed to the Building 31A Patio.

Be a Big Train Host Family The Big Train is looking for dedicated families to share their homes with a Big Train player during the 2018 season. Players stay with families from late May through late July or early August. If interested, please contact Host Family Coordinators, Emily Waldman at waldmanemily@gmail.com or Anne Fletcher at fletch428@gmail.com.

Dry Cleaning Services Provided to the NIH Community at R&W Locations The R&W offers dry cleaning services through Tom’s Dry Cleaning at the convenience of your workplace. Save money and time out of your busy schedule by using the service provided at the Rockledge store and Bldg. 31 on the 1st floor. Laundry service is $2.20 and dry cleaning is $6.75 and up. See R&W associate for delivery schedule.

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Spring into Wellness

What to Do Around Town

Through June, the Office of Research Services (ORS) and the Office of Human Resources (OHR) are partnering to offer a onestop shop experience to support your personal and professional well-being, through the “Spring into Wellness” campaign! Gallup research has identified five essential and interrelated elements of well-being: physical, financial, social, career, and community.

This campaign is intended to support these five elements and will highlight numerous events, both new and existing. Check out a sample of events associated with each of the five elements below:

MD: AOPA Wings ‘n Wheels – May 5th – Frederick, MD – What better way to spend a spring Saturday than with family and friends viewing motorcycles, cars, and aircrafts? The 3rd Annual AOPA Wings ‘n Wheels takes place from 10am to 3pm at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association headquarters (421 Aviation Way, Frederick, MD) near the Frederick Municipal Airport. Visit vendors and food trucks, listen to live music from Six Pack Rodeo, vote on your favorite car, motorcycle and planes, and win a chance to control an airplane, helicopter or time in a full motion flight simulator.

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Financial: Financial Fitness Fair – May 17th Physical: Take a Hike Day – June 7th Career: “StrengthsFinder 2.0 – Discover What You Do Best” Training – June 28th Community: Weekly Community Markets every Tuesday

For a full calendar of events and additional information, visit the campaign website at: https://wellnessatnih.nih.gov. If you have any questions about "Spring Into Wellness," contact SpringIntoWellness@nih.gov.

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!

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. Call the MAC at 240-777-8070 with questions. 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 as a result of 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.

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.

MD: Escape Velocity – May 25th – May 27th – National Harbor Escape Velocity is a futuristic world’s fair to promote STEAM education within the context of science fiction using the fun of comic cons and fascination of science and engineering festivals. Cutting-edge technology and panels on hard science and pop culture. Hands-on STEAM activities for kids. Amazing cosplay and evening events for adults. Screenings of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘Metropolis’. Astronauts, authors, artists, gaming, and much more! Tickets range from $10 - $100.

Mallory Square Life’s too short not to have everything you want within easy reach.

Located just minutes from the Shady Grove Metro, the ICC, and I270 Mallory square offers abundant amenity spaces including our sparkling pool and brand new kick boxing machine.

Choices, choices, choices and they’re all yours. We’ve thought of everything in our well designed homes – live better with upgraded custom closets, Nest thermostats, Wemo switches, ambient lighting, Blue Tooth shower heads, and much more.

With so much right at hand, it’ll feel like you have extra hours in your day. Make the most of every moment at Mallory Square.

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The R&W Community Market Tues. at Bldg. 10 South Lawn 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: Linda Vista Farm: Purchase a variety of in-season produce thru the fall. (Tues. – late-May) 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 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.

Apple Valley: Purchase apples, perfect for baking pies; apple butter; sauce; jam and cider. Cash/Check/Charge

Food Trucks Every Tuesday The R&W Community Market has food trucks return to the program every Tuesday thru October 30th. This year you can expect to find the following trucks at our market.

Greek on the Street: Serving authentic Greek cuisine.

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

South Meets East: Serving fresh tacos, burritos, rice bowls and salads.

Chix ‘n Stix: Specializes in the familiar comfort foods we all love.

From crisp, fresh, deliciously fried chicken wings and tenders, to all beef quarter pound hot dogs, and specially seasoned “Flavor Fries.”

LA Taco: Offering tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, dips and sauces.

CapMac: From mac and cheese and gourmet pastas to fresh vegetables and scratch made desserts, CapMac is indulgence without regret.

El Pollo Submarine: Serving Salvadoran comfort with a twist.

Many menu items are vegan or gluten-free.

Crest Hill Bakery: Breads, cookies and pound cakes. Cash 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

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

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

Holy Crepes: Serving sweet and savory flavored crepes that will melt in your mouth.

Go Fish: Bringing the freshest, tastiest seafood.

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 Ahh...Candles produces highly scented and long burning handpoured candles, aromatic wax beads and therapeutic neckwraps made with essential oils.

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 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 18 year old balsamic vinegars from Italy. Cash/Charge Miscellaneous: Look for popular jewelry vendors; craft vendors, NIH protocols, corporate sponsors and more throughout the market period.

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

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

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

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.

Funnel Fare: Provides delicious fair foods like funnel cakes and fried candies, kettle corn, gelati shakes, milkshakes, and more.

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

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

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Music, Food, Games and More…

Camp Fantastic BBQ is June 12th Gather up your friends and co-workers and come on over to the Annual Camp Fantastic BBQ! This year we hope to send 10 kids away to camp but can’t do it without your help. Join us Tuesday, June 12th on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10 from 11am - 2pm. The afternoon will be filled with great food from the Beef on the Street, Greek on the Street, and Funnel Fare, music from the Directors Band, games, photo booth shenanigans, our weekly Community Market and more! While enjoying your meal, make sure you take time to check out the silent auction, visit our mini vendor fair featuring Southern Management, the NIHFCU and more and play some fun games. Purchase your meal directly from the food trucks.

A percentage of all food sales and proceeds from the silent auction will go to help support the Special Love/Camp Fantastic program. You do not need to be present to win. It costs $700 to send a child with cancer to Camp Fantastic for a week. Help us send 10 children to camp. Come be a part of the event, and bring your coworkers, and make a difference in a child’s life!

Camp Fantastic – Special Love, Inc. Children with cancer have to grow up much too fast. They feel different from other children and many miss out on activities that healthy children experience daily. This was the reason Special Love was created. Special Love programs, including Camp Fantastic, offer children with cancer the chance to jump, play, explore, laugh, swim and make friends through a community of support, made up of patients, family, and staff who know and understand the trials and triumphs of battling childhood cancer.

We need your contributions to assist Special Love in their mission.

Be a phantom camper by giving a donation. Enjoy camp without the bugs, sunburn or snoring counselors! Here’s how you can help. $25 provides craft supplies for a camper $75 sends a child to camp for the day $125 feeds a child for a week $200 provides emergency financial relief to a family $250 sends a child to camp for a weekend $400 sends a family to camp for a weekend $500 helps build a scholarship fund $700 sends a child to camp for the week Donations are tax deductible. Make checks payable to the R&W Foundation and send to R&W, Bldg. 31 Rm. 1W08. Together we can make a difference in the life of a child with cancer.

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.

Spring 2018 NIH Research and Taste of Festival – May 23rd & 24th The annual Spring NIH Research Festival will take place on the South side of Bldg. 10 in Lot 10H on Wednesday, May 23rd from 10am – 3pm and Thursday, May 24th from 10am – 2:30pm. A variety of vendors will be on hand to inform the NIH Community of equipment, supplies and services related to biomedical research.

While there on Wednesday, stop by the “Taste of” event featuring a variety of local restaurants who will be offering a sampling from their menu. Lunch will be sold from 11:30am - 1:30pm for $10 and will include 2 meal options, one dessert and one drink. Two food trucks will be onsite 11am – 2pm on Thursday, May 24th.

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.

Vanpooling Is Fun

Eric Sofranko has openings in his vanpool. The van departs the Jefferson Firehouse/Park-n-Ride at 5:30am and arrives at Campus and Bldg. 31 by 6:30am. The van departs campus at 4:15pm and arrives at Jefferson around 5:30pm. If you are interested in Eric’s vanpool please contact him at 240-627-3585 or by email at sofranke@mail.nih.gov.

R&W Store Inventory Closings Please Note, the R&W annual inventory will take place Friday, June 29th. The Bldg. 31 and Rockledge. More details will be available in the June Newsletter. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.

R&W Notary Services to Assist NIH Employees If you need documents notarized the R&W is here to help. Visit https://govemployee.com/nih/notaries/ for a list of NIH employees who are notaries and can assist you with your needs. If you are notary you’d like to offer your services, free of charge, contact David Browne at browned2@mail.nih.gov with your contact information and a copy of your notary certificate. To become a notary public visit https://www.nationalnotary.org/maryland.

2018 Seminar Series Retirement Simulation Workshop! - Tuesday, May 8th and Thursday, June 5th - 12pm – 1pm – Bldg. 31C, Rm. 6C9 – G.B. Bose of Washington Retirement Planning Specialists will discuss Investment Management, Financial Planning, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Legacy Planning, and Asset Protection (Insurance). Call 240-720-0084 or email ybass@dcrps.com to RSVP.

Interested in Learning How to Sail?

Sailing Basic Training 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 summer course will be offered from April 3rd – July 15th. Visit http://www.nihsail.org/training/ 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 email nihsabasictraining1@gmail.com for more info.

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 inclass and on-board instruction.

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Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival 2018 May 19th & 20th

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Grab your low back chairs or blankets, sunblock and sunglasses and listen to some great Blues music at The Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival, a two day music festival that will be held on Saturday May 19th and Sunday, May 20th at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Md. It is one of the few festivals in the country that gives not part but ALL net proceeds to charity, one of which is Special Love.

This year’s headliners include the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Delbert McClinton, Keb’ Mo Band, Doyle Bramhall II, Shemekia Copeland, Mike Zito, Mr. Sipp and many more. Tickets are $75 for one day and $130 for 2 days if bought in advance and kids under age 12 are free with a paying adult. Tickets can be purchased by calling 410-982-0799 or at www.bayblues.org.

The R&W will soon be launching a local restaurant directory on our website, www.govemployee.com. The page will consist of local restaurants around the Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Rockville areas offering discounts to employees and promoting specials at their locations. Contact David Browne at browned2@mail.nih.gov with suggestions of local restaurants you’d like to see on the page.

Let Summit Hills Help You Find the Perfect Apartment Home This New Year discover an all-inclusive lifestyle here at Summit Hills Apartment Homes! Summit Hills’ spacious apartment homes are conveniently located in downtown Silver Spring close to the Metrorail and less than five miles to the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda. In fact, we already have a number of NIH employees as happy residents. Free utilities, free parking and free amenities are included in all of our studio, one, two, three and four bedroom apartment homes. Our residents say the community events, personalized customer service & amenities are what set us apart from the rest. For a limited time Summit Hills is offering a $0 application charge for NIH employees! Visit us online today at http://www.SummitHills.net, in person at the Leasing Center at 8484 16th Street, Suite 110, Silver Spring or call us at 301.585.1401 to setup an appointment for a tour. The Leasing Center is open 7-days a week: M-F 9am - 7pm, Sat 9am - 5pm, and Sun 11am - 5pm.

Caribbean Association at NIH Meet & Greet The Caribbean Association at NIH (CANIH) will hold a meet and greet on Wednesday, May 9th from 6:30pm - 8pm at the FAES Social and Academic Center (9101 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814). Learn about CANIH, meet its members, learn about Caribbean culture, discuss Caribbean health disparities. This is a free event where light refreshments will be served. Membership to join CANIH is $5 membership. For more info contact Althea Grey-McKenzie at 240-515-6757 or althea.grey-mckenzie@nih.gov.

NIH License Plates Are you proud to work here at the National Institutes of Health? If so, then show it with personalized license plates. The R&W has NIH organizational license plates for Maryland residents. Plates are $15 and are MVA Non-logo NIH plates. There is an additional $5 service fee payable to the R&W. Contact David at browned2@mail.nih.gov for a an application and return it with two checks (one payable to the MVA for $15 and another payable to the R&W for $5). Plates take 2-8 weeks to receive. The MVA will send them directly to you.

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2018 HHS Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance

11th Annual NIH Take a Hike Day Registration Starts May 10th

The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) NIH Chapter invites NIHers to join the 2018 HHS Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance that will be celebrated on May 9th at Bldg. 1, Wilson Hall from 9am -1pm. This year’s event is co-sponsored by the NIH Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, FAPAC HHS Parklawn Chapter (representing IHS, AHRQ, SAMHSA, and HRSA), USPHS Asian Pacific American Officer Committee, Association of Asian Pacific Islander Employees of CDC and ATSDR, and FDA colleagues. Featured speakers include Ms. Holly Ham, Executive Director, White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and Dr. Matthew Y.C. Lin, MD, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. There will be a networking session from 12pm - 1pm. Founded in 1985, FAPAC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing the civilian and military Asian Pacific American (APA) employees in the Federal and District of Columbia governments. FAPAC is the oldest and largest AAPI affinity group for federally employed Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

The 11th Annual NIH Take a Hike Day will be held Thursday, June 7th, from 11:30am – 1:30pm in front of Bldg. 1. All NIH staff are invited to walk or run around the perimeter of the NIH campus (approx. 3.25 miles) rain or shine. In addition to the main campus, there will also be Take a Hike Day activities at various off campus locations. In its 11th year, Take a Hike Day is the NIH’s largest fitness and wellness event with over 10,000 individuals participating in its 11 year history. This event is part of the “Spring into Wellness” campaign to support your physical wellbeing. It also supports White House initiatives promoting a healthier Federal workforce and the U.S. Surgeon General’s call to action in support of walking and walkable communities. Registration opens May 10th. To register and learn additional information, please visit the Office of Research Services (ORS), Division of Amenities and Transportation Services (DATS) at: https://go.usa.gov/xQ4GR For info about the “Spring into Wellness” campaign sponsored by the ORS and Office of Human Resources (OHR), please visit: https://go.usa.gov/xXsea.

Celebrate Asian American Heritage Celebration “Fashion Show”

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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.

This year’s Asian Heritage Celebration at the NIH will feature a “Fashion Show.” The NIH community will have an opportunity to see colorful clothing and costumes from several traditions, including Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino and Indian – as modeled by volunteer NIH staff. This event will take place on Wednesday, May 23rd from 11:30am - 1:30pm on the Bldg. 31A Patio. The NIH Asian and Pacific Islander American Organization (APAO) has sponsored annual observances of Asian American history and heritage at NIH for many years. Enjoy traditional Indian dance and a Chinese music ensemble. You can learn about Chinese calligraphy and Japanese origami, and participate in a Tai Chi group exercise. Asian foods, as well as jewelry and accessories, will be available for sale. Members of NIH organizations, institutes and centers will also have information tables.

A-RTS at Rockville Town Square Fine Art Festival, May 5th - 6th The A-RTS at Rockville Town Square Arts Festival hosts more than 160 artists showcasing original art, from media to wearable arts, which fit every price point and make the perfect gift for Mother’s day or graduation. A-RTS, is a FREE outdoor art festival, which takes place Saturday, May 5th from 11am - 6pm and Sunday, May 6th from 11am - 5pm, rain or shine. Local food purveyors will also offer a variety of artisanal foods. Parking is available in all the Town Square garages and Red Line/Rockville Station is located one block from the show. Visit http://a-rts.org/ or www.facebook.com/RockvilleArtsFestival.

NIH Philharmonia Orchestra Concert The NIH Philharmonia, under the direction of Nancia D'Alimonte, presents "Compass Points of Copland" on May 5th at 7:30pm at St. Elizabeth Church in Rockville, MD. The concert is free and will include A Lincoln Portrait, Danzon Cubano, Appalachian Spring and Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes. For more info visit www.nihphil.org or call 240-888- 6781.

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

Hang with the Stars at Madame Tussauds in Washington DC or Across the US

The R&W provides its members the ability to purchase tickets to the National Aquarium in Baltimore right at their fingertips.

Discounted admission tickets are available to R&W Members thru the R&W website at www.govemployee.com/nih. Save up to $8.

Take a three-dimensional journey through history when visiting the Presidents Gallery exclusively at Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. The Presidents Gallery is the only place in the world where guests can meet and take a picture with all the U.S. Presidents. Test your historical knowledge of political and cultural figures with our interactive experiences in every room.

R&W Members, Join TicketsAtWork for Savings on Tickets Thanks to 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 at www.govemployee.com 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 through TicketsAtWork.com make sure to completely read the instructions for how the tickets work and if they are name specific.

Purchase Movie Tickets to Theaters Nationwide As an R&W member you have the ability to see the biggest blockbusters at a discounted price. Tickets are available to a variety of movie theaters across the country. Purchase at www.ticketsatwork.com.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame Did you know that you can purchase tickets to just about any sporting event 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

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.

Listen to and reenact monumental moments in U.S. history including crossing the Delaware River with George Washington, walking on the moon with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, sitting on the bus next to Rosa Parks. Dance with pop stars Beyoncé and Britney Spears in the Glamour room, then walk the red carpet with A-Listers like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts and George Clooney. Get interviewed by Joan Rivers, Larry King and Katie Couric in our Media Personalities room. With world-renowned celebrities and icons throughout, Madame Tussauds D.C. wax attraction a remarkably unique, interactive experience for guests of all ages. Tickets are also available for Madame Tussauds in Nashville, New York, Hollywood, Vegas, Orlando, and San Francisco.

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 Kevin Hart 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.

Reserve Your Hotel Room and Rental Car R&W members can reserve a hotel room through TicketsAtWork at over 225,000 hotels around the world. Get advanced booking savings and last-minute deals. Members save 10% - 60% off their hotel reservation. Discounts, up to 25% are also available through rental car providers such as Enterprise, Hertz, Dollar and National.

The Camp Fantastic BBQ will take place June 12th.

See page 12 for details and how you can support Camp Fantastic even if you can’t attend.

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Amusement Park Season is Here

Make a Splash at SeaWorld

Spring is upon us and that means that the Amusement Parks are opening. Through the discount provided by TicketsAtWork, R&W members can save on tickets locally and across the country. Some parks are offering early-bird specials. A list of available Amusement Parks and attractions as well as what’s new at some of the parks can be found on the next few pages and online at www.govemployee.com/nih.

Tickets are available to SeaWorld in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego. See some of the most amazing sea creatures, take in shows and enjoy a variety of rides at each park. New this year are Infinity Falls (Orlando), a rapids ride where you plunge down the tallest drop of its kind into churning whitewater; and the Electric Eel, the tallest and fastest roller coaster in San Diego. Your visit to SeaWorld isn't just a chance to feel connected to the ocean and its creatures - it's a way to be part of their mission. Each experience at the parks help fund wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts, habitat protections, and ocean health initiatives. Save 20%-30% on admission to any of the three locations.

2018 Summer of Fun Disney World and Disneyland Tickets

Busch Gardens Williamsburg Taking the family to Disney World or Disneyland can be costly but R&W members who purchase their tickets through TicketsAtWork can save money on admission through a variety of special offers.

Some of these offers even provide extra days of admission for FREE. So buy your tickets, pack your bags and prepare to hang with Mickey, Goofy and the rest of the Disney characters.

Six Flags (Naitonwide)

There is only one way to visit England, France, New France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Scotland all in one day and that’s by visiting Busch Gardens Williamsburg, annually selected as the world’s “most beautiful theme park.” This year’s newest addition to the park is Battle for Eire, a 360-degree virtual reality adventure ride. In addition to the other 20 coasters and rides, visitors can enjoy entertaining stage shows, visit Eagle Ridge and Wolf Valley, and Highland Stables, home to the infamous Clydesdales and Sesame Street Forrest of Fun. Save over 35% on tickets.

Hershey Park Tickets for Six Flags parks all over the United States are available to R&W members.. Start planning your visit to Six Flags Great Adventure and Hurricane Harbor (Jackson, NJ), Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor (Los Angeles, CA), Fiesta Texas (San Antonio, TX), Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor (Arlington, TX), Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water (Atlanta, GA), Discovery Kingdom (San Francisco, CA), Six Flags New England (Springfield, MA), Great America (Chicago, IL), Six Flags America (Largo, MD), The Great Escape (Lake George, NY), Six Flags Over St. Louis (St. Louis, MO), Six Flags White Water (Atlanta) and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (Concord, CA). Savings range from 15% - 40%.

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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 year Hershey Park adds its 14th coaster, Breakers Edge Water Coaster which smoothly rockets riders through splash-filled hills, tight turns, and sweet thrills that are perfect for the whole family, and Whitecap Racer which is the longest mat racing slide in the world.

Experience Endless Awesome at Universal Studios Orlando and Hollywood Enjoy time experiencing some of your favorite movies or TV shows as rides and attractions including the Fast and the Furious, Harry Potter, King Kong, The Simpsons, Men in Black, Spiderman, Dr. Seuss, Jurassic Park, those lovable Minions and so much more. Save over $30 off gate prices to Universal Orlando, Universal’s Island of Adventure, and Universal’s Volcano Bay, and up to 25% off tickets to Universal Hollywood.

Sesame Place – Langhorne, PA

Carowinds

For over 40 years, Carowinds delivered fun that’s impossible to forget. Featuring award-winning live entertainment, exciting special events all season long and the tastiest Southern cuisine around, what more could you want? Carowinds has everything you need to make lifelong memories. Giggle with little ones at the crazy antics of Snoopy and the PEANUTS™ gang, grab a friend and scream out loud on spine-tingling thrill rides or experience one of 13 world-class rollercoasters. Get completely soaked – again and again – at Carolina Harbor, an all-inclusive waterpark. This year Carowinds is adding six new attractions to Camp Snoopy.

Your memories are waiting. Start your Carowinds getaway today!

Carowinds delivers fun that's impossible to forget. Early-bird tickets are available for as little as $38. Tickets for Carowinds are available to R&W members through TicketsAtWork.com.

K1 Speed (Nationwide) If you’re looking for a thrill, you’ve come to the right place! K1 Speed is America’s premier indoor kart racing company. Battle it out with friends and family and see who can set the fast lap!

Vehicles are electric and 100% emissions free. Come in today for a fun and thrilling experience that you’ll never forget. Visitors save up to 20%

Sesame Place is a children's theme park, located on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based on the Sesame Street television program. It includes a variety of rides, shows, and water attractions suited to young children. New this year, join Oscar the Grouch for a crazy, curvy taxi ride on our first ever family-friendly wooden roller coaster. Oscar’s Wacky Taxi™ is a one of a kind woodensteel hybrid roller coaster with a bright yellow, taxi cab inspired train with everyone’s favorite grouch at the helm. Thrill seekers of all sizes will enjoy the exhilarating first drop and plenty of air-time!

Kings Dominion

LEGOLAND Discovery (Nationwide) Jump inside the world's biggest box of LEGO ® bricks at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, an indoor kids attraction with 4D cinema, rides and more! Visit Legoland Discovery in Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Kansas City, Michigan, Westchester and Philadelphia. Save up to 35%.

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. This year thrill seekers should g be looking forward to Twisted Timbers, a wooden coaster with a twist of steel. Steel and wood combine forces to bring you our newest rollercoaster – Twisted Timbers. This hybrid coaster is the first of its kind in the mid-Atlantic and uses the latest technology to combine wood supports and steel track to give riders an experience that is impossible on a traditional wooden coaster. During the summer beat the heat at Soak City. Tickets for Kings Dominion are available to R&W members through TicketsAtWork.com.

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Crayola Experience - Easton, PA

Crayola Experience is the only place in the world where the magic of Crayola comes to life. Here, you’re always encouraged to let your creativity run free, to color outside the lines and to play, explore, and learn. This one-of-a-kind, family attraction is where color, chemistry, and technology magically combine to create a fun-filled, colorful adventure for a kid’s imagination. Enjoy 4 levels and 65,000 square feet of colorful fun. See a live demonstration on how crayons are made at the Crayon Factory Show! After visiting the attraction, explore the largest selection of Crayola products, super soft plush, unique apparel and one-of-akind Crayola souvenirs in the Crayola retail store. Personalize your very own 2lb crayon or turn your creative masterpieces into wearable works of art. From the "Pick Your Pack" wall, create your own custom crayon assortment choosing from 99 of Crayola’s most popular colors. Visitors save up to 25% off admission.

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Wonderworks Indoor Amusement Park Myrtle Beach, SC

Interact, discover, and explore over 100 hands-on exhibits at WonderWorks, and indoor amusement park for the mind, combining education and entertainment to create interactive and memorable experiences for guests of all ages. Visitors to the attraction will explore 4 levels of fun inside the 50,000 sq ft upsidedown attraction. Experience hurricane force winds, become a human lightning rod, test out your athletic skills with virtual sports, create bubbles in the bubble lab, open your eyes and mind to several works of illusion art, lie on a bed of 3,500 nails, play a tune as you step on a giant piano, conquer the glow-in-the-dark Space Walk Challenge, outlast and out-shoot your opponent in laser tag, take an adventure in a 6D theatre, and take on the challenge of a zipline and ropes course at Soar + Explore. Purchase your tickets to fun at a 20% discount.

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