October 2021 R&W Newsletter

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Date

Day

Time

Program

Trainer

10/1

Friday

6am – 6:30am

Fall Functional Fit – Focus: Hip Stability

Shannon

10/1

Friday

12pm – 12:30pm

Cardio Up Abs Down

Ashley

10/4

Monday

6am – 6:30am

Yoga R&R

Shannon

10/5

Tuesday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Pilates Strong

Charissa

10/5

Tuesday

5:30pm – 6:30pm

Family Rhythm Chair Fitness

Charissa

10/6

Wednesday

12pm – 12:30pm

Mobility + Low-Impact Tabata

Ashley

10/7

Thursday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Backside Bootcamp + Bands

Charissa

10/8

Friday

6am – 6:30am

Stability Strong

Shannon

10/8

Friday

12pm – 12:30pm

Total Body Strength

Ashley

10/12

Tuesday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Floor, Core & More

Charissa

10/13

Wednesday

12pm – 12:30pm

Workplace Workout Chair Tabata

Ashley

10/14

Thursday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Battleground Bootcamp + Bands

Charissa

10/15

Friday

6am – 6:30am

Yoga for Athletes

Shannon

10/15

Friday

12pm – 12:30pm

Core Circuit + Pillow/Cushion

Ashley

10/18

Monday

6am – 6:30am

Total Body + Stability Ball

Shannon

10/19

Tuesday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Hand Towel Tabata

Charissa

10/19

Tuesday

5:30pm – 6:30pm

Towel Family Fitness

Charissa

10/20

Wednesday

12pm – 12:30pm

Inner + Outer Thigh Band Challenge

Ashley

10/21

Thursday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Boxing + Abs

Charissa

10/21

Friday

6am – 6:30am

Balanced Body

Shannon

10/21

Friday

12pm – 12:30pm

Endurance Edition of Tabata Bootcamp

Ashley

10/25

Monday

6am – 6:30am

Loaded Yoga

Shannon

10/26

Tuesday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Tabata Power Combos

Charissa

10/27

Wednesday

12pm – 12:30pm

Core Mobility

Ashley

10/28

Thursday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Tighten & Tone

Charissa

10/29

Friday

6am – 6:30am

Scary S&S (Strength & Speed)

Shannon

10/29

Friday

12pm – 12:30pm

Tabata Cardio + Strength

Ashley

“Fitness for You” October 2021 Virtual Fitness Descriptions:

Stability Strong with Shannon: Proper posture and alignment are the focus of this low impact class. Participants will perform common functional movements, finding efficacy in form, with the purpose of creating muscle memory to help prevent injury during daily activities. Light to heavy weights and a mat used.

Fall Functional Fit: Focus| Hip Stability with Shannon: Fall into fitness with functional training! Functional movement involves a combination of muscles and joints that are required to complete daily tasks. In this class, participants will focus on skills that are designed to increase hip stability and strengthen the hips as well as skills designed to increase mind-body connection. Light to heavy weights will be used.

Total Body Strength with Ashley: Join this high-energy, highintensity interval class to kick off the weekend! Intervals of 45 seconds of work followed by 15-second recovery cycles. This is a low-impact, cardio-strength workout you don’t want to miss! Medium to heavy weights and a mat used.

All levels are welcome!

Cardio Up, Abs Down with Ashley: Practice mobility and stability during this cardiovascular and abdominal workout that will feature standing exercises in upright position and corefocused exercises on the floor! Intervals of 30 seconds of work followed by 10-second recovery periods will be explored. Don’t miss this class that’s geared to energize the body before the weekend! A mat is suggested.

Yoga R&R with Shannon: “Restore” and “Rejuvenate” the mind, body, and spirit with this Hatha-based Yoga practice! The intention is for participants to leave class feeling calm and refreshed. No Yoga experience is necessary. A yoga mat is suggested; Yoga blocks optional.

Pilates Strong with Charissa: If you’re looking for a lowimpact, high intensity workout that’s easy on the joints, look no further! Pilates is a mind-body class that focuses on 6 principles: control, concentration, centering, precision, flow and breath. Pilates is designed to strengthen the body from the “powerhouse” or trunk and includes lengthening and strengthening the body simultaneously. Practiced by professional dancers, gymnasts, circus performers, celebrities and athletes, this is an experience that you don’t want to miss!

No Pilates experience necessary. A mat is suggested. *Family Work-Life Edition*Family Rhythm Chair Fitness with Charissa: In recognition of “Family Work-Life Month”, grab a chair and let’s get busy! The entire family can join in on this nonstop high-energy experience! Participants can expect to increase heart rate, motor skills and mood for an unparalleled chair fitness workout!

Mobility + Low-Impact Tabata with Ashley: Increase aerobic and anaerobic capacity with this standing Tabata workout! No need for a mat as exercises will be performed upright in intervals of 20 seconds of hard work followed by 10second intervals of recovery. Tabata is a form of high intensity interval (HIIT) training that will increase heart rate, metabolism and shed fat in a short amount of time. Give your mundane routine a jolt with this calorie-blasting class! No equipment needed. Some exercise experience is suggested.

Backside Bootcamp + Bands with Charissa: It’s all about the glutes during this workout featuring loop bands! This class will involve the hip flexors, which play a huge role in glute development, and include the inner and outer thighs. Tighten and tone the buttocks for a healthier spine and stronger body!

Medium to strong resistance bands and a mat will be used.

Floor, Core & More with Charissa: Who says you can’t get fit on the floor?! Engaging in abdominal, strength and cardiovascular exercises on the floor, participants can expect a sweat-inducing, fat blasting, total body workout experience!

Light to medium weights and a mat will be used.

Workplace Workout Chair Tabata with Ashley: Using light weights and a chair, participants that join this class can expect exercises performed in 20-second intervals of hard work followed by 10-second intervals of recovery. This Family Work-Life Month edition of chair fitness is sure to invoke new possibilities for desk workouts on the job! Offering a fun, flexible alternative to your fitness regimen.

Battleground Bootcamp + Bands with Charissa: Life will present some battlefield moments but have no fear ”Battleground Bootcamp” is here! In intervals of 30 seconds of work followed by 10-second rest periods, participants will engage in various exercises designed to increase strength and bone health. This low-impact, high-intensity class is sure to cause a sweat! Loop bands of light to strong resistance will be utilized. A mat is also suggested.

Athletes for Yoga with Shannon: This non-traditional Yoga class increases flexibility and strength for a healthier body!

Studies have shown that athletes can benefit from adding Yoga to their training regimen. In joining this Hatha-based practice, participants can also gain and/or increase balance, mobility and endurance. A Yoga mat is suggested.

Core Circuit + Pillow/Cushion with Ashley: Word is that a strong core makes a strong body! The core consists of pelvic floor muscles, the transverses abdominis, multifidus, internal and external obliques, rectus abdominis, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi, gluteus maximus and trapezius. Don’t miss this approach to trunk fitness! Participants can expect to engage in supine and standing exercises performed in 45 second cycles, followed by 15-second recovery periods. A mat is suggested.

Body + Stability Ball with Shannon: Using a Swiss ball or stability ball, participants will move thru various exercises to strengthen major and minor muscle groups of the body. The use of props like the Swiss ball are designed to challenge improper posture and sense of gravity. This class will surely shake up a mundane fitness regimen! Ball, mat and bodyweight used! The softer the ball the more difficult the workout.

Hand Towel Tabata with Charissa: Grab a hand towel and a mat and expect the unexpected during this strength + cardio class! Who said you need weights to workout? In intervals of 20 seconds of hard work followed by 10-second recovery cycles, participants will engage in exercises designed to activate the whole body! Don’t miss this exciting workout!

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*Family Work-Life Edition*Family Towel Family Fitness with Charissa & Rick: Come solo or with a family member for a towel fitness class designed for the whole family to enjoy!

Using a bath towel, participants will perform various exercises that will cause laughter and muscle exhaustion simultaneously!

Don’t miss this special Family Work-Life workout targeting the total body! A mat is suggested.

Inner + Outer Thigh Band Challenge with Ashley: Grab light to strong loop bands for this low-impact, high-intensity class! In intervals of 30 seconds of work followed by 10-second periods of recovery, participants can expect to activate the hip flexors, core and more during this class! A mat will be used.

Boxing + Abs with Charissa: Channel your inner Rocky during this high-energy boxing experience! Learn authentic posture and form for common boxing attack hits like the jab, hook and uppercut! Keep the heart healthy and body strong!

Balanced Body with Shannon: Balance is important to mobility and necessary to avoid falls. During this class, participants will engage in balance-building exercises that are designed to strengthen the body. Light to heavy hand weights and an optimistic attitude are suggested!

Endurance Edition of Tabata Bootcamp with Ashley: Performing 1 repetition per 8 cycles, this total body workout will involve strength training using one’s own bodyweight, cardio and abdominal exercises! Test your endurance throughout this class! A mat is suggested Loaded Yoga with Shannon: This non-traditional Yoga class involves hand weights paired with Yoga asanas (poses) while focusing on breath control. This practice is a great way to jumpstart the week! Light to heavy weights are suggested.

with power lifting! Using heavy weights, participants will perform exercises in quick repetition for a short duration. 20 second intervals of hard work followed by 10-second intervals of recovery will be explored. Don’t miss this opportunity to oxidize fat at rest! Medium to heavy weights and a mat will be used. Some fitness experience is suggested.

Core Mobility with Ashley: 1 medium to heavy dumbbell will be utilized to activate the core for a challenging trunk workout!

In intervals of 45 seconds of work followed by 15-second intervals of recovery, participants can expect to move through exercises like side bends, woodchops, standing crunches and more! Go into the weekend with a 6-pack mentality!

Tighten and Tone with Charissa: This total body workout will leave attendees feeling sculpted and stronger than the spooky ones! Using light to heavy weights, participants will engage in various exercises involving the major and minor muscle groups. No muscle will go unworked! A mat is suggested.

SCARY S&S (Strength & Speed) with Shannon: Don your favorite costume for this spooky edition of cardio-strength training! Participants will want to remain 10 toes down and right side up for this 30-minute heart pumping workout! Join this class to kickoff your “boo-tiful” weekend! Light to heavy weights will be utilized.

Tabata Cardio + Strength with Shannon: Intervals of 20 seconds of hard work followed by 10-second recovery cycles will guide this calorie-blasting workout! This is a high-intensity experience that you don’t want to miss! Tap into fat-burning with Tabata training! Light to heavy weights and a mat used.

2021 NIH Combined Federal Campaign

The CFC, led by the Fogarty International Center (FIC) officially, run thru January 15, 2022. This year the CFC celebrates 60 years of giving with a new theme, “You Can Be the Face of Change.”

You are invited to join the CFC by supporting your favorite cause.

Whether your cause is veterans, helping animals, empowering young students, promoting arts and culture or something else – the CFC gives you a chance to support the causes and organizations you care about. Make a monetary donation or pledge volunteer hours (at participating charities) and impact other’s lives. You can also donate via payroll deduction (federal employees only), onetime or recurring credit/debit or e-check donation. Please make your pledge by visiting the NIH CFC website and clicking the “DONATE” button before January 15th.

Thank you for being the face of change! For more info, contact the CFC team.

CFC Halloween Charity Fair and Mask Contest

A CFC Halloween Charity Fair and Mask Contest, will be held on October 28th from 11am - 1pm. This event has always been a popular and entertaining NIH tradition. Three charities will have share info about their missions and how your generous donations make a difference. The contest is an opportunity to design an original mask, this year’s theme is “Superheroes.” A superhero can be a nurse, doctor, teacher, mother, father, or fictional character that you admire. Use various types of material to create masks and paint, decorate or draw messages.

Designs that include a CFC message will earn an extra point.

Family members are encouraged to participate in the virtual fun and use their creativity to dress up in Halloween costumes.

Three winners will be selected by a panel of three judges. Due to time limitations, we’re only able to support 15 entries. The prize? Bragging rights and photos in the NIH Record! We look forward to seeing your imaginative and inspiring CFC masks to show how “You Can Be the Face of Change” for the thousands of charities that are part of the 2021 campaign. All entry forms must be completed and submitted to the NIH CFC by Wednesday, October 6th at 4pm.

Sign Language Interpreters will be provided. Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event should contact Debra Gale or the Federal Relay (1-800-877-8339).

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

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

Special Love/Camp Fantastic #49642 Special Love provides a strong, nurturing environment for children with cancer and their families through its free camps and getaway weekends, emergency financial assistance, and educational scholarships for young adults who have beaten cancer and now want to move on with their lives. Camp Fantastic, our cornerstone program for 7-17 year-old cancer patients, is considered a protocol within the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and has made Special Love a recognized National Institutes of Health (NIH) charity.

Since our inception in 1983, children have come to Special Love from the Washington metropolitan area and from all across the country thanks to our partnership with the NIH and other area hospitals. Each year, Special Love serves hundreds of children, teens, and young adults ages birth to 30 years old and their families.

The Children’s Inn

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The Children’s Inn’s mission is to provide a free place like home to children and young adult NIH patients from across the United States and the world while they participate in lifechanging clinical research studies at the National Institutes of Health’s Clinical Center. Everything we do strives to reduce the burden of illness on families, make childhood possible and help advance NIH clinical research. Contact The Inn if you would like someone to speak to your employees.

Friends of Patients at the NIH

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The Foundation for the NIH

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The Friends at NIH touch patients’ and their families’ lives in three ways: Shelter near the NIH during treatment and help keeping up with housing costs at home; Support systems including family and caregiver travel costs back and forth to the NIH; Quality of life to take some of the stresses off, like a meal when they arrive on Sunday to start a week of difficult treatments; We are champions of NIH patients, helping to cover their essential needs so they can focus on recovery, healing and their unique role in health discoveries. These breakthroughs provide Hope for you and your family–and all future generations.

Donors of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) help advance breakthrough biomedical discoveries and improve the quality of people’s lives in support of NIH’s mission.

As a 501(c)(3) charity chartered by Congress, the FNIH convenes scientific leaders, individuals, not-for-profits and corporations around biomedical research goals—all in an effort to respond to the most urgent priorities in human health, domestically and globally. By leveraging the vast resources of NIH with research expertise, equipment, infrastructure and funding from the private sector, the FNIH builds and manages public-private partnerships across the biological spectrum of diseases and disorders. The FNIH also supports the next generation of scientists by funding educational and training programs at NIH and raises funds for the Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge, which provides free lodging to patients and their families. The FNIH has demonstrated strong financial health and a commitment to accountability and transparency, earning Charity Navigator’s “Exceeds or Meets Industry Standards” rating for 17 years. Visit FNIH for more info.

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Food Trucks

Join us Monday – Friday from 11am – 2pm for Food Trucks in Lot 10H, near the South entrance to Bldg. 10. The trucks return are scheduled to run thru October. Online pre-ordering is encouraged when applicable. Menus will be available on the R&W website and daily reminders and updates will be sent via the R&W ListServ. The following trucks are expected to participate this year.

2 Bold Chefs: Featuring a variety of delicious signature Greek & Italian dishes and salads with mouthwatering French & Portuguese flavors infused into the Mediterranean taste.

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.”

Corned Beef King: Dishes are beautifully garnished, piled high, always fresh, and thoughtfully crafted!

DC Steakholders: Choose from steak, chicken or veggie subs or salads, chicken tenders and fries.

DC Puddin’: Serving the DMV with southern classics like Gumbo, Shrimp 'n Grits, Etouffee, Red Beans 'n Rice, Po'boys and our famous Brown Butter Bourbon Bread Puddin'.

J&B Chicken: Serving fried chicken, fried fish, hamburgers, sausages and more.

Mardi Gras Tyme: Specializing in New Orleans style foods red beans, gumbo, jambalaya, fried turkeys and sno balls.

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

The R&W Community Market will return in Spring 2022. We thank everyone who supported the market this year and we look forward to bringing you an even better market next year. In the meantime you can still support the vendors online until they return.

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.

Apple Valley: Apple butter, sauces, jams and seasonal produce.

Visit Apple Valley at the Olney Farmers Market this Winter.

The Caramel Kettle: Handcrafted popcorn and sweet treats.

Specializing in kettle corn, specialty flavored popcorn, and seasonal treats for special occasions, gifts and every day.

Chocolate Moonshine: A variety of fudge and over 40 flavors of Artisan Chocolate Bars. Low sugar, gluten-free, made with Belgian and French chocolates with natural and organic ingredients, including fresh fruits and roasted nuts.

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

Cupcakes Lounge: Delicious pound cakes, granola and other baked goods. Products contain as much local eggs and fruits as possible. Gluten-free available. Find Cupcakes Lounge at Chartreuse Vintage Market September 17th – 19th (10am – 4pm) and November 4th – 7th (10am – 4pm).

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.

Shafa Blends: A woman-owned, family-run tea and spice company offering hand-crafted specialty tea, spice, herbal, and salt blends in small batches. Blends created to make you better.

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Work and Family Month 2021

Check out the many events happening during the month of October designed specifically to help you learn more about the numerous NIH resources available to assist you with your current and future well-being, work-life, family and career needs. There is something for EVERYONE, including federal employees, fellows, trainees, and contractors. Activities and resources are available in many formats: live webinars, free fitness classes, Foil the Flu clinics, websites, PDFs, and archived webinars and vignettes for viewing when you have time. Be sure to check the webpage frequently and bookmark it as info will be added and updated throughout the month. Please share this webpage with colleagues, co-workers, and contractors. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how NIH cares for and supports its workforce! Events and resources are divided into themes that target a specific phase during your work and family life cycle.

• Week 1 - Theme: Work-Life@NIH and Well-Being • Week 2 - Theme: New Employees and Daily Living • Week 3 - Theme: Mid-Career Employees and Those with Children of All Ages • Week 4 - Theme: Pre-Retirement Employees and Those With Adult Dependent and Elder Care Needs Many of the services and programs provided can be used at any stage of your work and family life cycle. If there is a resource or event you think should be added or if you have any questions, please contact Tonya Lee, NIH Work-Life Coordinator.

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, special ticket offers, and 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 info on specials, upcoming classes, and any emergency closures.

Vanpooling Is Economical and Environmentally Friendly

Openings are available in the vanpool from Hagerstown and Frederick to Bethesda. This 10-passenger van is leased thru Enterprise Vanpool. The vanpool leaves Hagerstown Park and Ride at 5:30am for a 7am to 4pm work shift on Bethesda Campus. The van leaves NIH at 4:15pm Monday - Friday. Fulltime NIH Employees who turn in their parking hangers are eligible for the Transhare Program. Contractors are welcome but must make subsidy payments thru the Enterprise portal each month. If interested contact Rich Buckland at 304-582-3113.

NIH Philharmonia - “It’s About Time” October 15th & 16th

The NIH Philharmonia, under the direction of Dr. Nancia D'Alimonte, presents “It’s About Time” October 15th and 16th at 7:30pm. The orchestra program includes works by Beethoven, Cage and Haydn. The free concerts will take place at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Rockville, MD. Masks required. Donations accepted. A portion of the proceeds collected from the concert will be donated to the NIH Charities.

Blood and Platelet Donations Needed!

During this Coronavirus Pandemic the NIH Blood Bank is open Monday thru Friday 7:30am – 4pm for donations by appointment only! -The Donor Center at Fishers Lane is open for platelet and double red cell donations. Please call 301-4961048 to donate blood at main campus and 301-496-4321 to donate platelets or double red cells in Rockville. Thank you for your support during this critical period.

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.

Vacations for Every Budget

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Attractions Discounts Across the US

R&W members, thru the partnership between the R&W and TicketsAtWork, 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 or require reservations. We encourage those who partake in any of these

There’s nothing like seeing a stage performance live and in person. Want to see a Broadway play? We’ve got you covered! Tickets are available for Aladdin and The Lion King with more returning soon. See Hamilton as the cast tours the nation. If you’re heading to Vegas take in a different show for every night of the week. Whether you’re looking for Family Friendly, Concert, Comedy, Cirque du Soleil or Magic you’ll find something you want to see. Discounts vary by show!

activities to do so safely and following CDC guidelines.

Attractions Discounts Across the US

Did you know that you can purchase tickets to most Sporting Events thru TicketsAtWork? This summer you can catch a baseball game across America or watch golf’s finest face-off in the Ryder Cup. You can do any of these and more. Discounts vary!

R&W members can reserve a hotel stay thru 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 up to 60%!

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

Halloween Thrills As an R&W member see the biggest blockbusters at a discounted price. Movie Tickets are available to a variety of movie theaters across the country. See summer’s hottest movies like F9, Boss Baby: Family Business, Black Widow, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Old, Snake Eyes, Jungle Cruise, The Suicide Squad, Free Guy, Respect, Reminiscene, Paw Patrol: The Movie and more. Save 20% - 55%!

Are You Ready to Rock?

Catch Garth Brooks, Boyz II Men, John Legend, J. Cole, Machine Gun Kelly and more in concert across the country.

Need a laugh? Catch the Dave Chappelle, Gabriel Iglesias or Jeff Dunham in person. Tickets are available to concerts worldwide, even if they’re sold out. Discounts vary!

Hershey Park In The Dark is filled with your favorite rides and coasters, chocolatey trick or treat adventures, wild zoo visits, and festive Hershey Character experiences. Don't miss the 3 sweetest weekends of fall! Get ready for fall thrills on your favorite rides and coasters for a Happy Halloweeeeeee!. Plus, exclusively for Hersheypark In The Dark, experience lights-out rides on the all-new Candymonium®, Comet, Laff Trakk, Lightning Racer, and Wildcat. Taste the sweet flavors of fall all across the Park! Enjoy a famous Pumpkin King Size Shakes, a Pumpkin King Size Donut, a Pumpkin Pie Funnel Cake Sundae, or a delicious s’more. Enjoy 13 sweet stops on Hershey's Trick Or Treat Trail winding from Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction to The Boardwalk At Hersheypark®! Children 12 and under are invited to visit each stop once. Save up to 35%!

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Halloween Thrills

Halloween Thrills

Six Flags Fright Fest takes place thru October 31st and is spookier than ever! Dare to enter the Halloween event of the season, featuring family-friendly attractions during the day and thrills once the sun goes down. By day, little ghosts and goblins can enjoy Trick-or-Treat trails, story-telling, interactive dance parties, and pictures with the Looney Tunes characters in Halloween overdress. At night, park midways transform into fog-filled mazes of sinister sights and sounds. Scarier-than-life themes and innovative special effects combine to create movielike haunted attractions. Enjoy miles of haunted mazes; new spooktacular shows, and live band performances; creepy scareactors prowling the midways; and thrilling, monster rides…in the dark! Watch your back! There could be a zombie, a witch, or something else that goes bump in the night waiting when you walk into a Scare Zone. Strap into your favorite coaster under cover of night and look out for monsters in the seat next to you. You’ve never gone for a ride like this. Don’t miss these limited time thrills! Fright Fest is not recommended for children under 12 after 6pm. Save up to 50%!

At Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place, Elmo, Abby, Zoe, Telly and Cookie Monster are on their way to a Halloween party at The Count’s Castle, and they’re looking forward to a really great time! But just when they all assemble and enter the castle gates, they hear an eerie “Boo!” sound. No one knows what or who said “Boo!” The Not-Too-Spooky Howl-O-Ween Radio Show is sure to entertain the whole family. In this show, Count Von Count serves as the master of scare-emonies on an old-time radio show. With help from his Sesame Street friends, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, Zoe, Grover, Oscar and Elmo, The Count produces a not-too-spooky Halloween radio show featuring song and dance numbers that get everyone involved.

Enjoy comedy sketches with Elmo and Oscar, a few magical surprises from everyone’s favorite fairy, Abby Cadabby, and a cooking segment with Cookie Monster that goes awry. The show ends with a special finale that is sure to be a “Thriller.” At

King’s Dominion Halloween Haunt takes place select nights thru October 31st. Monsters and terror are ready for you at the scariest Halloween Haunt. 20 years of fear and over 400 monsters will be unleashed making the most terrifying nightmares come alive. Featuring new thrilling shows, an allnew outdoor maze, and a new scare zone plus the return of some of your favorite and most frightening haunted attractions. Take a journey over the river and thru the woods in an all-new outdoor scare maze, Grimm Woods, based on the tales of the Grimm brothers. Encounter Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf, Hansel and Gretel, the hungry witches of the woods, and more. Take on the undead in the new scare zone, Uprising. Will their uprising be your downfall? Each night of Halloween Haunt starts with an opening scaremony featuring Majesty as she summons and casts hundreds of monsters out into the night.

A variety of new shows will thrill guests with spine-chilling music and dancing. Visit Halloween Haunt on Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm – 12am and Sundays from 6pm – 10pm.

WARNING! Halloween Haunt is too intense for young children.

Parental discretion is advised.

The Great Pumpkin Fest takes place Saturdays and Sundays thru October 31st from 2pm – 6pm. Enjoy pumpkin painting, hay mazes, ghostly games, not-so-scary live entertainment and more, this scare-free festival makes for the perfect fall and Halloween activity for everyone in the family. Look for your favorite members of the Peanuts gang for a photo-op in their Halloween costumes! Save over 45%!

the Monster Mayhem Game Show join the loveable monsters of Sesame Street for a fun, interactive game show! Cheer your team on and grab some furry hugs as your monster friends lead you thru some monstrously fun games like Monster Pumpkin Toss, the Monster Matching Game, and more! This high energy experience involves audience participation, laugh out loud moments, and is sure to get the entire family playing along! The Neighborhood Street Party Halloween Parade features ten floats all decked out for the season with music and dancing that will have everyone joining in the fun. The parade features three exciting performances about Halloween fun including trick-or-treating, dressing in costume and doing the “Jack-O-Lantern Jump”! Experience an energetic neighborhood Halloween block party with your favorite friends, including Elmo, Count, Bert, Ernie, Abby Cadabby, Zoe, Cookie Monster, Rosita and Big Bird. The Neighborhood Street Party Halloween Parade will have everyone dancing and joining in the not-too-spooky Halloween fun! Save up to 55%!

SCarowinds, the Carolinas’ largest Halloween event, takes place thru October 31st. Keep looking over your shoulder, because EVERY! SINGLE! THING! you fear is here. Whether you’ve visited each year of fear, or if this is your first time, you’ll sleep with the lights on after experiencing this new generation of SCarowinds. Every corner is cursed afresh with haunted mazes, scare zones and live (or maybe not live) entertainment. Hordes of hungry zombies and blood-thirsty vampires eagerly await you – i.e. their next meal. And those wicked screams! There’s just no escaping them. Add our worldclass thrill rides that instill a brand of fear all their own and you’ve got extreme, supreme Halloween – dare we say it? – FUN. Yep, we’ll scare the living daylights out of you, but it’s an AMAZING night and one of the best things to do for Halloween! Save over 40%!

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Halloween Thrills

Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns in full force, taking over the entire park with five haunted houses, four terrortories™, four sinister shows, two party zones and unsuspecting horrors awaiting their victims at every turn. Test your thrill threshold with seven world-class coasters at night, offering a completely different ride experience. Three NEW haunted houses, two NEW terror-tories and two NEW shows make for a night of screams never to be forgotten. Parental discretion is advised after 6pm as this year’s event is not recommended for kids.

A Sesame Street Halloween Event celebrates not-too-spooky family fun during the day at The Count’s Spooktacular, on Saturdays and Sundays from thru October 31st in Busch Gardens® Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™. Kids (under age 9) are invited to dress up for a costume parade and enjoy dance parties with their favorite Sesame Street® friends, a festive hay maze, pumpkin scavenger hunt and trick-or-treating throughout the park with more treats than ever before! Different themes every weekend with unique activities and special photo opportunities offer new experiences for guests with every visit.

Event included with park admission. Save up to 35%!

LutherSales: Luxury Made Easy

Since 1967 LutherSales has specialized in offering federal government and healthcare wo-rkers nationwide easy payment solutions through the convenience of payroll allotment. Featuring fine furniture, mattresses, computers, TV’s, appliances, electronics, jewelry, handbags and more. Our Pay Over Time / Buy Now Pay Later Solution has afforded tens of thousands of Federal Civilian employees the accessibility to Luxury Made Easy.

Offering luxury brand names in furniture like Pulaski, Rachel Ray

by Legacy, Ashley and Kingsdown mattresses. Other featured lines include Apple, HP, Sony, Microsoft, Samsung, Maytag, MCM, Michael Kohrs and more.

Why Buy From Us? • 3-Minute Easy Application • Same Day Approval • Budget Friendly Payments • Responsible Purchasing through Payroll Allotment • No Credit Card Necessary • Rebuild & Restore Your Credit • Up to 36-Months to Pay • Free Delivery & White Glove Setup on all Furniture Apply now, shop or call 1-800-358-6466.

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.

R&W Club Frederick Bus Trip to NYC Radio City Christmas Spectacular

R&W Club Frederick is working with Diana’s Destinations to offer 3 bus trips in 2021 to New York City for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Plan to reserve your seat soon as trips and shows are sure to sell out early! Be sure to mention your R&W Club Frederick membership at the time of registration to receive $5 off the listed price. Not a member? Click here to make a membership payment by credit card! Memberships are only $9 per calendar year!

Trip Dates • Friday, December 3rd • Thursday, December 9th There will be three bus stop locations - the first pick up at Mt. View at 7am, then Cromwell Bridge at 7:30am and finally the stop at Joppatowne off Route 95 at 8am.

Arrival New York City is expected around 11:30am allowing for some free time on your own before the show at 2pm (doors open at 1pm). Show is 90 minutes. Friday show is 1pm so plan to pack a lunch. Seats are 1st mezzanine for all dates. Be sure to be on time to meet bus for our return trip home - at 7pm sharp. Arrival time back to Mt. View will be around 11pm.

Prices are as follows: Friday, December 3rd - $80 bus only, $200 with the show (premium date) Thursday, December 9th and Tuesday, December 14th - $80 for bus only, $165 with the show.

Contact Diana’s Destinations directly to reserve your seat! Call: (410) 795-5414 or email. Remember, mention your R&W Club Frederick membership at the time of your reservation to receive the $5 discount.

Deposit due is $40 without show, or $75 with the show. Balance is due by 10/1/21.

Check payments are preferred, however, Diana’s Destinations can run a credit card if you call to pay by phone. Credit card payment are not refundable.

Cancellation Policy: If you pay by check and need to cancel, you will receive a refund (less a $10 pp service fee) if your seat is resold. Tickets are nonrefundable once purchased, unless the show is cancelled. All shows were cancelled last year so this year will be very popular!

Questions?? Club Frederick contact: Susie Culler and Diana’s Destinations’ contact: Leigh Johnston .

Are You Looking to Save Some Money?

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Sunday

Monday

NIH Philharmonia Concert October 15th & 16th @ 7:30pm St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

Looking for NIH Swag?

Check out page 16 for the R&W Shopping Catalog for merchandise.

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

Yoga R&R – 6am

Tuesday Maryland Savings Webinar Tues., Oct. 19th 12pm – 1pm

Wednesday

Thursday

Virtual Personal Training offered

by NIH R&W Fitness & Wellbeing Program!

See page 14.

Info on Halloween Thrills at local amusement parks begins on page 11.

Pilates Strong – 12:15pm Family Rhythm Chair Fitness – 5:30pm

Mobility + LowImpact Tabata – 12pm

Backside Bootcamp + Bands – 12:15pm

Saturday

Fall Functional Fit: Focus - Hip Stability – 6am Cardio Up Abs Down – 12pm

Stability Yoga – 6am

Total Body Strength – 12pm

Discounted Swim Passes to the Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center.

See page 14.

Yoga for Athletes – 6am

Support Local Restaurants!

Click on the ad on page 5 to view local restaurants.

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

Friday

Floor, Core & More – 12:15pm

Total Body + Stability Ball – 6am

Battleground Bootcamp + Bands – 12:15pm

Hand Towel Tabata – 10:15am

Towel Family Fitness – 5:30pm

Loaded Yoga – 6am

Workplace Workout Chair Tabata – 12pm

Balanced Body – 6am

Inner + Outer Thigh Band Challenge – 12pm

Estate & Legacy Planning Webinar – 12pm Tabata Power Combos – 12:15pm

Core Circuit + Pillow/Cushion – 12pm

Core Mobility – 12:15pm

Boxing + Abs – 12:15pm

Endruance Edition of Tabata Bootcamp – 12pm

CFC Halloween Charity Fair & Mask Contest 11am – 1pm

Scary S&S (Strength & Speed) – 6am

Tighten & Tone – 12:15pm

Tabata Cardio + Strength – 12pm

Discount Insurance thru R&W. See page 15.

Discount Purchasing Program with Purchasing Power See page 12.