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FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide
JUNE 2012 • JBLMmwr.com
Rugby tourney
FREEDOM FEST Food, fun & fireworks
Details, page 15
20th Anniversary
Triple Threat Triathlon Series
Summer fun starts here at JBLM• Great golf savings• Boating & swimming• Youth sports
Reading is so delicious!SUMMER READING PROGRAM
IT’S ALL INSIDE!
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tell ‘emcall 253-312-0717
sent youRick Schatz
Jay BuhnerMariners All-Star
Rick SchatzNWMS Military Liaison
OVER 400 TRUCKS & SUVS AT THE LARGEST TRUCK CENTER ON THE WEST COAST
PEACE OF MINDknowing we’re here.
BreakFree Checking • Auto Loans • Mortgage
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PEACE OF MINDknowing we’re here.
BreakFree Checking • Auto Loans • Mortgage
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FROM THE COVER
Enjoy our hard-won, long-protected freedomOne of the biggest festivals at JBLM comes early next month on the Fourth of July — the JBLM Freedom Fest. Join us as we celebrate all that has made us able to enjoy our many freedoms! For details, turn to page 15.
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LEARNING & EARNING
Enter Summer Reading Program; save on do-it-yourself home repairs; find out what’s behind the MWR smartphone app
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FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT
Get in on dance recital, youth sports and home-business opportunities;
find deployment support
FEELIN’ GOODEnter Triple Threat Triathlon Series for a chance to win a training bike; get dirty
at Mud Run; meet a fitness instructor
ADVENTURESChallenge yourself on hikes and
whitewater rafting; attend regatta; sign up for hunter safety education
FOOD & FUNJoin the McChord Club; sign up for Father-Daughter Dance; celebrate
Father’s Day; preview Freedom Fest
The JBLM Summer Reading Program kicks off this month. The program has something for everyone, from prereaders and their parents or guardians, kindergarten and grade-school readers to preteens, teens and adults. Take a look at page 28 for complete details.
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JBLM
FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family & MWR
Welcome summer with a (fireworks) bang!
The first day of summer is later this month, and Family & MWR at JBLM is ready! From great
golf specials at two courses (page 8) and savings at bowling centers (see a coupon on page 14) to water-centered fun at American Lake, your summer fun options are affordable and close to home.
Turn to the Adventures section beginning on page 20 for information on hikes, biking trips, whitewater rafting and more. Plus, it’s the time of year for swimming and boating — read about options at Russell Land-ing Marina and Shoreline Park on page 24.
Freedom Fest, JBLM’s annual Independence Day celebration, is Wednesday July 4. You’ll have fun with carnival rides, roaming enter-tainers, on-stage entertainment and, of course, fair food and fireworks. See event details on page 15.
If you’re looking for a place to grab a quick bite to eat, turn to page 6 for a rundown on weekday lunch options.
After you’ve visited one of our facilities or attended a special event, take a few minutes to share your thoughts with me at http://ice.disa.mil.
Sincerely,
William E. HarveyDirector, Family & MWR at JBLM
Director, Family & MWR William E. Harvey
Creative director Toby Bartley
Promotions director Kelly Wetzel
Editor & graphic designer Kimberly Rowe
Writer/graphic designer Patti Jeffrey
ContributorsRyki Carlson and Sharon Morejon
Contributing photographers
Toby Bartley, Ursula Buford, Emiliano Hernandez, Patti Jeffrey, Lional
Kam, MWR Marketing, MWR BrandCentral and Outdoor Recreation
Send submissions to [email protected] commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Carly Michael at 253-966-2256 or 253-324-0562. The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly. All activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent FMWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorsement. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.
Visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR at JBLMmwr.com or search for Lewis-McChord MWR on Facebook.com.
Contact Scott Griffin(253) 896-1300
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We’re serving up some new plates,
old favorites, fun surprises and special concoctions. Come out to your MWR eateries and try them all!
Left: Globemaster Grill inside the McChord Club serves a differ-ent “Blue Plate” chef’s special each week on Mondays, Wednes-days, Thursdays and Fridays. If you’re looking for variety, come over for lunch, served from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Patti Jeffrey
German Buffet is back for more If you just can’t get enough German
food, join us for the all-you-can-eat German Buffet at the McChord Club Thursday, June 28 from 5–8 p.m. The buffet features international favorites, including schnitzel and bratwurst.
The cost is $16.95 for adults and $6.95 for children ages 4–10.
Reservations are required; for yours call 253-982-5581.
Globemaster Grill offers burgers, tacos and much more
If you’re in the McChord neighbor-hood, drop by Globemaster Grill inside the McChord Club for:•Wednesday’s“HumpDay”lunch
special. Burgers, fries and soda are only $4 for club members, $5 for nonmembers. Served from 11 a.m.– 1 p.m.
•Wednesday’sall-you-can-eatTacoBarfills you up from 4:30–6 p.m. The cost is $3 for club members, $6 for nonmembers.For more information and to see the
full Globemaster Grill menu, visit JBLMmwr.com under dining.
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-——--——--- Exclusive McChord Club Member Specials --—-——-——-Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Two meals for the price of one in Globemaster GrillFriday, June 22 5–8 p.m. 2-for-1 Steak Night; $14.95 for two peopleWednesday, June 27 5–7 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner; free for cardholders; $5 for Family membersWednesdays & Fridays 5 p.m. start Bar Bingo with $800–$1,195 jackpot in Globemaster Grill Fridays 5–6 p.m. Free food in Globemaster Grill
Emiliano Hernandez
Emiliano Hernandez
Dinner’s inviting, too!Open wide for mouth-watering
entrees from MWR eateries that serve full-service dinner at JBLM!
Now that it’s the summer season, The Bistro at Russell Landing is open Thurs-day through Saturday for dinner — you may find a table even out on the patio, if you choose.
Try the Bistro’s tantalizing appetizers, robust dinners and yummy gelato start-ing at 5 p.m. Wrap up the evening with a nightcap from the bar.
The McChord Club’s dining room is open on Friday evenings from 5–8 with a full menu for your convenience. A chil-dren’s menu is also available for smaller appetites.
After dinner, find your way into one of the lounges for drinks, snacks and maybe some TV, games or fireside conversation.
For more information and menus, visit JBLMmwr.com under dining or call the Bistro at 253-964-2813 or the club at 253-982-5581.
Find Father’s Day Barbecue and Italian-style lunches at the BistroTreatDadtoaheartybarbecuebuffetatTheBistroatRussellLandingon
Father’sDay,Sunday,June17!Thebuffetisopenfrom11a.m.–3p.m.onadrop-inbasis. The cost is $15.50 for adults and $6.50 for children ages 3–12.
It’s worth the short trip over to Lewis North for the Bistro’s pizza, pasta, sand-wiches, salads and gelato during lunchtime.
If you don’t have time to sit and chat or soak in the lake view, call ahead for curbside service — see the full menu at JBLMmwr.com under dining and call
253-964-2813 to let them know your order.
Battle Bean wants you on Flag Day!Thursday,June14istheArmy’sbirthdayandFlagDay.ComeintotheAFC
Arena, Stone Education Center or Warrior Zone Battle Bean wearing anything with an American flag on it and you’ll get a $1 bounceback coupon for your next visit (coupon good from June 15 through July 14). No purchase necessary.
Ymmmm, strawberry Italian soda’s a stealSpeaking of Battle Bean, find your strawberry Italian soda bliss for only $2 this
month at AFC Arena’s Battle Bean. Also try iced flavored coffees for a refreshing change of pace when the weather’s warm outside!
This burrito’s huge, it’s awesome — and it’s free …
… if you can eat it in 45 minutes by yourself, that is.
“TheHump”burritoisagut-busting,hand-built 6-pounder available only on Wednesdays from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course.
Are you up for it? Challenge yourself, dare your friends and see if you can get overtheHump!Call253-982-3271totell them you’re on your way!
(The Hump is also available for pur-chase for $14.95; a great way to share a hefty meal with a friend or two!)
Cascade Community Center piles on dinner-worthy lunch plates
If you’ve never tried lunch at Lewis Main’s Cascade Community Center, come over to Bldg. 2400 weekdays for the daily chef’s special or the soup and salad bar — you won’t go away hungry!
See the weekly menu online at JBLMmwr.com or in the Northwest Guardian’s entertainment section.
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by Patti Jeffrey
How can you possibly get better at golf when
you’ve been practicing dili-gently?
You can make your game more enjoy-able by sharpening specific skills to lower your scores — and your frustra-tion level.
JBLM golf courses’ PGA-certified teaching pros can identify how to tap into your unique strengths to get your game to the next level.
When you take individual lessons, you’ll first be identifying your weak-nesses and strengths.
The best way to prepare for a lesson is to bring your stats with you — fair-way hits, total putts, short game ups and downs, greens in regulation — and what your handicap is for each part of your game.
Dependingonwhereyourgamefallsshort, you’ll work on proper align-ment and body rotation to improve your swings and make them more controlled or powerful, practice your new swings to feel more natural, learn more accurate and consistent put-ting, learn how to chip or drive better, improve consistency and then set up a practice plan to put all your new knowledge to work.
Take a lesson from the prosEagles Pride Golf Course’s head golf
instructor Eric Bowen has held a PGA ClassAmembershipforthepast17years. He also has instructed at other golf courses across the Western United States. Bowen has been mentored by top teachers and players from around the nation, including five Pacific Northwest PGA Hall of Famers.
In his instruction, Bowen includes the use of the MEGSA PPE to make a positive swing change quickly. MEGSA stands for Most Efficient Golf Swing Attainable, and PPE stands for Perfect Practice Equipment. The MEGSA was invented by Mike Bender, a national top-10 golf instructor, and is the result of a 13-year project to help golfers of all abilities improve in the shortest amount of time possible.
Bowen also teaches the summer “FirstSwing”campsforCYSS-enrolledyoungsters.
Whispering Firs’ instructor is LPGA pro Chris Burkhart, who has achieved the highest honor the LPGA has to offer — the title of Master Life. She has been ranked among the top 50 instructors by Golf for Women magazine.
Burkhart has won both amateur and pro golf tournaments and coached teamsattheNCAADivisionIlevelandat a Pac Ten university.
Even with a full career behind her, Burkhart says that teaching individual and group instruction at Whispering Firs is the best golf job she’s ever had.
She also wrote an easy-to-read golf etiquetteandgolfphrasebook,“GolfAtoZ,”tohelpnewgolfersunderstandthe terminology they’ll be hearing around the golf course.
Tammy Lenz, World Professional Golf Association member, teaches pri-marily Korean and Japanese students at Eagles Pride Golf Course; she is fluent in both languages.
For more details about signing up for golf instruction, call Eagles Pride at253-967-6522orWhisperingFirsat253-982-4927.
New to the game? Learn to golf the easy way!
If you’ve been wanting to learn to
golf but didn’t really know where to
start, the perfect opportunity just
landed in your lap!
Learn to golf the easy way with
America’s welcome to golf program,
“LinkUp2Golf.”
For only $99, you’ll attend a free
orientation, get free rental clubs, learn
golf rules and etiquette and receive
hands-on instruction in a small
group setting at Whispering Firs Golf
Course.
Choose from one of four evening
sessions: June 11–14, July 30–Aug. 2
or Aug. 6–9. Classes will be no larger
than 12 students and meet from
5:30–7:30p.m.weekdays.
Classes are taught by Whispering
Firs’ Master Life LPGA pro, Chris Bur-
khart.
For sign-up details, call the pro shop
at253-982-4927.
Children can learn golf, tooBoth JBLM golf courses offer youth
golf lessons in a group setting during
the summer months.
WhisperingFirsoffers“Golf4Kids”
for only $99. Sessions are offered week-
dayeveningsfrom5:30–7:30.Choose
from June 25–28 or July 16–19 for ages
8–10 and July 9–12 or July 23–26 for
ages 11–13. Call the pro shop for sign-
up details.
Child, Youth & School Services offers
“FirstSwing”golfsummercampsforall
CYSS-registered children at Eagles Pride
Golf Course. For more details, turn to
page17orvisitJBLMmwr.com for class
registration on WebTrac.
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McChord Community CenterCelebrate your dad at Father-Daughter Dance
Join other dads and daughters at the McChord Community Center’s annualFather-DaughterDanceSatur-day, June 16 from 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Each girl receives a crown to enjoy with dancing, games and prizes, snacks and dessert. There’s even a prize for the best-dressed couple.
Advanced ticket purchase is required. Thecostis$17percouple;$7foreachadditional daughter.
Call253-982-0718forsign-updetails.
Free outdoor cinema beginsThe McChord Community Center is
launching its summer monthly outdoor cinema series Friday, June 22 at dusk on the lawn outside the McChord Club/CommunityCenter,Bldg.700.
Based on your feedback from our Facebook question to decide which movie you’d like to see, the June movie
is“WeBoughtaZoo.”Be sure to bring your blankets and
lawn chairs! If you have a question about weather conditions, call the com-munitycenterat253-982-0718before 4 p.m. on the event day.
BOSSEnter Second Annual Domestic vs. Import Car Show
Got a hot ride you love to show off? Enter it into BOSS’s second-annual car show Saturday, June 9 at the Warrior Zone at Lewis North.
Registration is from 8–11 a.m.; the show is from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Pick up registration forms at the Warrior Zone.
Entries compete for Best of Show, Best ImportandBestDomestic(car/motor-cycle), Best Sport Truck and Best Paint, Sound System, Engine Bay, Interior and Bling. The cost is $10 cash when you register. Entrants get a free meal. Call 253-967-5636formoredetails.
Compete in Summer SlamGet your game on with BOSS’s Sum-
mer Slam Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament Saturday, June 9 at the Warrior Zone. Team registration ($20
for up to four players) is from 10–11 a.m.; the tournament starts at noon. En-trants receive a free meal. All others are invited to enjoy barbecue — available for purchase on the Warrior Zone patio.
For more information, call BOSS at 253-967-5636.
Heroes LoungeGet in on Summer Kick-Off Party
If you’ve been part of the fun at Heroes Sports Lounge, you won’t want to miss the Summer Kick-Off Party Saturday, June 16.
The food and music begin on the lawn outside the lounge at 6 p.m. with a live band, cheap eats, lawn games and more.
What if it rains? The party moves in-side and keeps on rockin’ (ages 18 and older only). Heroes is located at the Cas-cade Community Center, Bldg. 2400, BitarandDivisionatLewisMain.
Keep up to date on events at Heroes at Facebook.com/HeroesSportsLounge.
Try your luck at bingoCome out to Heroes Tuesdays and join
inBarBingoat7p.m.It’sfreetoplaywith four winners each week. You must be age 18 or older to enter the lounge.
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500 words could get you $1,000
Need some help paying for higher education? If you’re a McChord Club member or Family member, you can apply for the Air Force Services Club Membership Scholarship Program.
Write an essay and you could be one of 25 winners to each receive a $1,000 award, electronically trans-ferred into your financial account.
To enter, write a one-page 500-word essay and completely fill out the entry form. The topic this year is: What do the words to “America the Beautiful” mean to me?
Pick up your entry form at the McChord Club office (Bldg. 700) or download it from AFclubs.net.
Turn in the completed package to the McChord Club office no later than Monday, July 2.
Winners will be personally contacted and names announced at AFclubs.net Monday, Sept. 14. Winning essays will also be posted online.
To qualify, you must be accepted by or enrolled in an accredited col-lege or university in the fall of 2012 as a part-time or full-time student.
Questions? Call the club scholarship headquarters at 210-395-7766.
Not yet a club member? Call the McChord Club at 253-982-5581 and find out how to apply.
McChord Club
Soldiers, Reserves, National Guard, retirees and civilians — you can become club members now and get instant cash, free meals and four months’ dues free!
Did you know that all Joint Base Lewis-McChord personnel can join the McChord Club and immediately start reaping exclusive rewards?
Now’s the perfect opportunity to join! Through Friday, July 13, when you complete a club application and turn it in, you get:• Fourmonths’duesforfree.• Aninstant-winscratch-offticketfor
$5–$100 cash.• Freemonthlymembershipapprecia-
tion meals for every club cardholder.• FreefoodinGlobemasterGrillevery
Friday from 5–6 p.m.• Twolunchesforthepriceofone
every Tuesday in Globemaster Grill, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
•Monthlymember-onlytwo-for-onesteak nights; only $14.95 for two people.
• BarBingowitha$800–$1,195jackpotin Globemaster Grill every Wednes-day and Friday starting at 5 p.m.
•DiscountlunchesweekdaysatGlobe-master Grill from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
•Discountsonbrunchesandspecialevents, monthly German Buffet and Wednesday night Taco Bar.
•Accesstoclubmembercateringforpersonal parties, weddings and recep-tions.
Get cash back when you apply for club card
When you apply for club member-ship, you can transfer your existing credit card balance to your new club MasterCard® for immediate club ben-efits and cash-back rewards.
You’ll get 2 percent cash back when you use it to pay for MWR services, Ex-change and Commissary at JBLM; and 1 percent cash back everywhere else.
There aren’t any limits to the cash back you can earn.
If you choose not to apply for Mas-terCard, you’ll receive a club member Proprietary Card to pay your monthly dues.
It’s easy to get started on your mem-bership in one of three ways:• PickupanapplicationattheMc-
Chord Club Office. • Lookforthebluebrochure,“AirForce
MembershipMasterCard”atMWRdisplays around JBLM.
•ApplyonlineatAFclubs.net.For more information, call the
McChord Club at 253-982-5581 and ask to speak with the club manager.
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June brings showers of tournaments
Find your choice of golf challenges at Whispering Firs during June:• EntertheHole-in-OnePot
all month for 50 cents a round. You might win the pot (paid in the form of a tourney certificate) for your hole in one. Teeis7a.m.
• SignupforaMatchPlayFriday, June 1 for $20 per player plus greens fees. The format is individu-al match; tee time varies by match.
•MatchUpwiththeU.S.OpenSat-urday, June 16 for $10 plus greens fees. The format is stroke play and blinddrawforpro.Teeis7a.m.
Call253-982-4927forentrydetails.
Try out newest golf equipment at Demo Day
Try out the latest from Nike, Ping, Adams, Wilson, Cobra, Mizuno and ClevelandatEaglesPride’sDemoDayFriday, June 15 from 2–6 p.m.
While you’re there, register to win a free driver; active duty military person-nel get your own contests for prizes.
Call253-967-6522fordetails.
Get in on annual Rainier CupIt only happens once a year — the
annual Rainier Cup Challenge between Air Force, Army and Navy teams. • ThecompetitionstartsatMcChord
Field Friday, June 22 with a 1 p.m. shotgun start and best ball format.
• ItcontinuesatEaglesPride,LewisMain Saturday, June 23 with a 9 a.m. shotgun and scramble format.
• TheWhidbeycompetitiondeter-mines the winners Sunday, June 24 at 9 a.m. with individual match play.
The $115 per golfer entry fee includes competition, team uniform, tee gifts, range balls, daily KPs, Friday and Satur-day meal and Sunday awards banquet.
The 40-player teams (36 men; four women) are open to active duty and family members, Reserve and Fam-ily members, National Guard, Coast Guard,DoDciviliansandretirees.
All golfers need to qualify for the team except for eight captain picks. Qualifier rounds are June 9, 12 or 13 (one chance to qualify). Each golfer must have current USGA handicap.
Join your team now! Call Whisper-ingFirs(McChord)at253-982-4927orEaglesPride(Lewis)at253-967-6522forsign-up details, rules and eligibility.
Father’s Day golf special and saleAt Whispering Firs, dads pay twilight
greensfeesonFather’sDay,Sunday,June17—upto$18offregularfees.Dadswithadvancedgreensfeesreceivean 18-hole power cart rental for the nine-hole price.
While you’re in the pro shop, check outselectitemsonsaleJune10–17.
Formoreinfo,call253-982-4927.
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Help kids make a unique Father’s Day project
Sign up right away for a special children’s gift-making workshop Friday, June 15 from 3–5 p.m. at the McChord Arts & Crafts Center.
Registered children ages 8 and older willmakeaspecialFather’sDaygiftfor$5 per child. We can’t give away what it is, but when you call to register, you can ask — remember to keep it a secret from Dad!
Registration is limited to 12 students. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Call the McChord Arts & Crafts Cen-terat253-982-6726toregister.
Need to get a gift? Make it special by personalizing it!
This is the time of year everyone knows someone who is either graduating, retiring,
having a baby, getting married, moving out of state or celebrating a birthday. Father’sDayisalsoabiggift-givingdaySunday,June17.
It seems to be getting tougher to think of unique gifts — that’s why your Arts & Crafts centers at JBLM are com-ing to your rescue!
Here’s how to make gift-giving easy:• Buysaleitemsordiscount-storeitems
that can be readily personalized, such as art prints, towel sets, cases or boxes, wine glasses, T-shirts, caps, aprons or chef’s hats — you get the idea.
•ComeintotheMcChordorLewisArts & Crafts Center to talk with one of our trained specialists on how to best personalize your gift. Choices range from custom framing, embroi-dery and laser engraving to glittery vinyl transfer and photo personaliza-tion.
•We’llworkwithyoutocreatethebest look that fits your budget.
• IfyouplaceacustomframeorderJune 1–23, you’ll get free personal-ized laser engraving on the mat at either Arts & Crafts Center.
• Ifyoudon’tevenknowwheretobegin, come in first for great ideas already on display in our shops.For more information, call the
McChord Arts & Crafts Center at 253-982-6726ortheLewisMainArts &CraftsCenterat253-967-5001.
Learn the basics of woodworkingIf you’ve ever wanted to know how to
build wood projects, take the McChord Arts and Crafts Center’s beginning woodworking course.
In 12 hours of instruction, you’ll learn how to use both hand and power tools safely and effectively while you build your choice of projects — a half-round side table, five-board bench or two small wall shelves. Plus, you’ll get shop time during the course to com-plete your project.
The cost is $90, plus materials. Stu-dents must preregister and prepay. Call 253-982-6726formoredetails.
Enter digital photos of your best works into the 2012 Army
Arts & Crafts contest You’ve worked on some amaz-
ing creative projects, now let your artistic pride shine!
Enter your works through Satur-day, June 30 in the 2012 Army Arts and Crafts Contest to compete for cash prizes.
Artwork may be submitted in the following categories: ceram-ics, wood, fibers and textiles, glass, metals and jewelry, mixed media, drawing, painting and digital art.
For more information and to sub-mit your entry online, visit https://apps.imcom.army.mil/APPTRAC (you must have a valid Army Knowledge Online login and password to visit the site).
For complete rules, visit Family and MWR online at armymwr.com.
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USA Discount-ers ad Sounders Lanes brings on the
summer specialsNow through August, get in on cool
fun at McChord Field’s Sounders Lanes’ sizzlin’ summer specials:•DaytimeSpecial:$1.75gamesor
$6.95 per hour from 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.
• EveningSpecial:$2gamesor$7.95per hour from 5–8 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
• SaturdaySpecial:$10.95perhouror$2.50 games from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
• $1.50Wednesdays:Getbowling, shoe rental, soda, fries and drafts for $1.50 each.
• 75-centbowlingand75-centshoerental for seniors and retirees Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
•Glow-in-the-darkbowling:Fridays,bowl for two hours for $19.95 per lane. Saturdays, each lane is $35.95 foruptosixpeoplefrom7p.m.– midnight.
• $2.25everydayshoerental,exceptwith other stated discounts.For more details, call Sounders
Lanes at 253-982-5954.
Check out savings at Bowl Arena Lanes
Find everyday bowling specials at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main:• 75-centbowlingand75-centshoe
rental for retirees and seniors Mon-days from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. All other patrons can bowl for $1.50 per game andreceive$1.75shoerentals.
• All-you-can-eatpizzaandbowlingforonly $9 Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Prepay to guarantee your lane.
•CosmicbowlingFridaysandSatur-daysfrom7p.m.–close.Call253-967-4661formoredetails.
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By Kimberly Rowe
pendIndependenceDaywithJBLM’smenandwomen in uniform and their Families. Freedom Fest is Wednes-day, July 4 at Cowan and Memorial stadiums at Lewis Main. En-joy entertainment, food and fireworks — the fun begins at noon.
On-stage entertainment & roving entertainersWhether you love oldies, country, top-40 or rock n’ roll, the
event stage features a variety of musical acts beginning at noon through 9 p.m. Check out the Edsels, Bullet Creek, Heart by Heart, Spazmatics, Rhythm Nation and more on the Freedom Fest stage. Visit JBLMmwr.com for a schedule. Costumed characters, magicians, stilt walkers, jugglers and others entertain with their tricks.
Kids’ WorldFun for children of all ages, Kids’ World features a
variety of games and rides, as well as on-stage entertainment. The Rowdy Refs Game Show promises to be fun for the entire Family at noon, 3 and 6 p.m., followed by Reptile Isle at 1, 4 and 7p.m.MagicianKevinWolfewillleaveyouwondering,“How’dhedothat?”at2,5and8p.m.
Chassy ChassisCheck out hot rods, trucks and more — and vote for your
favorite — at the Classy Chassis Car Show in Memorial Stadium. Event check-in is at 8 a.m., show starts at 10 a.m. and voting ends at 1 p.m.
Trophies will be given to the first- through third-place win-ners in each category (categories online), the People’s Choice winner and Best of Show at 4 p.m.
If you want to show off your ride, preregistration is strongly advisedbyThursday,June14;call360-458-0856or253-967-3728.Preregistration is $10 per vehicle and $6 per bike (day-of-event registrationis$12/$7attheDuPontGateonly).Thefirst200entrants each receive a goody bag and dash plaque.Parking and admission are free. For details about gate access for civilians and the latest event details, visit JBLMmwr.com.
Celebrate the red, white & blue at JBLMFREEDOM FEST WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
Photos from top: American flag / Lional Kam,
Freedom Fest crowd / Toby Bartley, Kids World / Toby Bartley, Classy Chassis / Lional Kam,
Mount Rainier / Lional Kam, Carnival / Toby Bartley, Stilts / Emiliano Hernandez
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Family & the homefront
If you’re registered with CYS Services, you have one more wonderful service available to you — ICYourSmiles, a program that lets Families create and send video messages using a simple touch screen.
Available at five facilities at JBLM, it’s an easy process to make your special five–second to three–minute video. Videos are securely sent to AKO addresses for quick viewing online at http://icysmiles.army.mil.
Whetheryourlovedoneisdeployed,TDY,training or you want to make a special message to brighten their workday, ICYourSmiles is a great free program for children and parents. All you need is your Service member’s AKO email address and you’re ready to create your video message.
Stop by the location nearest you — Bldgs. 2295, 2402, 6396, 8584 and 560 — and remember to smile!
From ballet and jazz to karate and boxing, the SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers options for your youngster to learn, have fun and make new friends.
Check out the dance classes in action at the Sunday, June 24 dance recital. Bring your chil-dren to the Chapel Support Center at McChord Field at 4 p.m. to show them what’s in store for the summer dance camps.
If they like what they see, visit JBLMmwr.com and navigate to WebTrac to register or visit
Start your summer with fun, fun & more fun!
Send a message with ICYourSmiles
Twist & twirl with SKIESUnlimited
Seahawks Junior
Training Camp is July 2!
Go to JBLMmwr.com/cys
for details.
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Start your summer with fun, fun & more fun!WITH CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES
Parent Central Services. Register now for next month’s classes! Enrollment is ongoing on a first-come, first-served basis.
Looking for other creative summer options? Consider signing up for the newest SKIESUnlimited opportunities — music classes! Choose from song-writing, singing, guitar, drums, band creation, Family music time and more! Check WebTrac for a full schedule, availability and cost.
Get Fit, Be Strong! with youth sportsFrom summer baseball and Special
Olympics softball to golf and volley-ball, the youth sports folks have a full schedule of summer options for you!
Registration is ongoing for the fol-lowing summer sports:•Lil’ Batters is open to ages 3–4 for
$20. Register by Tuesday, June 22.•Summer baseball is open to players
5–15 for $60. Registration ends Tues-day, June 22.
•SOWA softball is open to youth ages8–18 with or without special needs for $50. Sign-up ends Tuesday, June 29.
Registration begins Monday, June 4 for the following sports:•Youth bowling is open to bowlers
ages 6–15 for $50. Sign-up ends Fri-day, June 29.
•Plussignupforbumblebee soccer,
fall soccer and wrestling (details online).Sign up for sports camps and ac-
tivities:•RegistrationfortheYouth Fitness
Program is ongoing and free for teens 13–18.Fordetails,call253-967-2405.
•Youngstersages3–5willlovetolearnthe basics and play with other kids at Start Smart Camps. Camps are $20 eachandareJune19–21andAug.7–9.Registration ends the day before each camp begins.
•CYSS soccer camp registration endsMonday, June 25. Sign up your soccer players ages 5–18 for a three-day skill-building camp for just $25. The camp is June 26–28.
•First Swing Golf Camps are open toyouth ages 5–15 for $25 per camp. Learn to drive, chip and putt at Eagles Pride GolfCourseJune26–28,July17–19orAug. 21–23. Sign up now; registration ends the day before camps begin.
For more information on these camps — such as important dates for parent meetings and the season dates, visit JBLMmwr.com/cys and download the Summer–Fall Youth Sports Calendar.
Registration is online via WebTrac or at the Parent Central Services location near you (Bldg. 2295 at Lewis Main or Bldg. 560 at McChord Field). For details, call 253-966-CYSS.
Get ready for fall sports with the Scholar Athlete Camp
This strength and conditioning camp is three days full of intense workouts to get youth physically and mentally ready for fall sports.
From basic core and aerobic con-ditioning exercises to challenging plyometrics and agility drills plus edu-cational seminars, athletes ages 11–18 will get stronger and fitter for optimum success in team and individual sports.
Camp is July 24–26 and registration is open now! Sign up for $50 by Monday, July 23. Find out more about the All-American coach at JBLMmwr.com/cys.
Learning made fun in preschoolThere are still spaces available for
youth ages 3–5 for the summer session of part-day preschool at the McChord CYSS Gateway Center!
Choose from two-day, three-day or five-day programs and morning or af-ternoon sessions. For more information, call 253-966-CYSS or 253-982-1001.
Sign up for summer camp fun!Call Parent Central at 253-966-CYSS
to sign up your school-age youth and middleschool/teens for summer camp. They’ll get to go on fun field trips, hang out with friends and have a blast! Fee is weekly.
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Family & the homefront
Home-business opportunities & community support
Debbie Durand is the area manager and independent consul-tant for Arbonne International. She sells products through work-shops, parties, samples and meeting people one on one.
Her tip: Don’t buy products you’re not going to use yourself and don’t work with companies that require you to carry inventory or invest in a lot of products.
Initial investment: $79. Durand recouped the costs in the first three sales events she held.
Why she chose a home-based business: Durand wanted the flexible work schedule, benefits of the tax write-offs and residual income multilevel marketing offers.
Andrea Mano started her business with Discovery Toys 11 years ago. The company makes educational toys, which she sells to Fami-lies, childcare centers and more.
Her tip: Time management is key. She works while her son sleeps, during playdates and through social networking.
Initial investment: $115 plus shipping and tax; no annual renewal fee. Catalogs and a website are included for the first three months.
Why she chose a home-based business: Mano wanted the oppor-tunity to stay home with her son and was drawn to the flexibility to be busy when you want to and less busy when you need to attend to your Family first.
with minimum investment,
having flexible hours and earning an income without stepping out of their house.
Having a home-based business can make a positive change in your life and your own personal fulfillment, but there are also disadvantages, risks and rewards.
Working from home gives you per-sonal freedom, and there’s no dress code. Having a flexible schedule is valu-able in developing a closer relationship with your Family, reducing commuting and no (or minimal) daycare fees.
The freedom to choose your own schedule requires good time-manage-ment skills and discipline. Merging your work with your home life and spending less time with your Family can cause undue stress. Your business and Family privacy may be disrupted. A dedicated space, whether it is in the liv-ing/Family room or garage, is essential.
As the CEO/manager, learning how to do bookkeeping, sales, marketing and finances are just some of the skills needed to manage your business. The
Airman & Family Readiness Center at McChord Field offers a series of free business classes to provide the infor-mation you may need. Instructors are also available for one-on-one meetings to help you fine-tune your business plan. For information or to register for classes, call, 253-982-2695.
The home-based business fair is Thursday, June 14 at the McChord Club and Community Center, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. You’ll have the chance to speak with
home-business owners, learn tricks of the trade and educate yourself with regulations (if you live in on-base housing) so you can decide if a home-business is a good choice for you. The event is sponsored by Army Commu-nity Service. For more information, call 253-982-2695.
If you’re involved in a home-based business or are thinking about starting one, ensure you’re following regulations and have obtained permission from the command prior to starting a business in your on-base home. Call for more information.
If you’re seeking extra income with flexible hours, attend the Home Business Opportunity Fair and find out if a home-based business is a good fit for you.
M any people dream about starting a business
Business owners you’ll meet at the JBLM Home Business Opportunity Fair
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No matter where your next deploy-ment takes you and how long you’re gone, Army Community Service is there for you and your Family.
ACS’sMobilization&DeploymentOffice offers a variety of free seminars to help you through the emotions of a long separation, provide guidance in discussing a deployment with your children and much more.
Free child care may be available. Check when registering for the classes below;call253-967-8430.Reunion Workshop
Your Service member is finally com-ing home! Attend Tuesday, June 12 from6–7:30p.m.,andyou’llwalkawaywith a better understanding of the reunion process and how to make it successful for all concerned.
Resiliency training for couples/spousesGet the tools and tips to make your
reunion a success Tuesday, June 19 from 6–8 p.m.
Predeployment WorkshopDeploymentsaredifficultforall
concerned, and ACS can give you suggestionstomakeiteasier.Discussbudgeting, emotions, how to prepare your children, Red Cross, care teams, communication and more. The discus-sion is realistic and from experience; join us Thursday, June 21, 1–2:30 p.m. orTuesday,June26,6–7:30p.m.
Additionally, ACS offers the following educational opportunities:Infant massage classes
Shown to soothe colicky babies and increa se brain development, infant
massage pro vides another special way to bond with your new baby. Join the New Parent Support Program at Rain-drops and Rainbows Tuesday, June 5, 10–11:30 a.m. For more information, call253-967-5901.
Learn about the Army, from A to ZIf you’re new to the Army, would
like to meet new people or boost your résumé, enroll in Army Family Team Building. At the Level I class June 12–13, you’ll learn about:•Expectationsandimpactofthe
mission on Family life and basic mili-tary benefits and entitlements.
•Militaryacronymsandterms,thechain of command and military customs and courtesies and more.The two-day course is from 9 a.m.–
2:30p.m.Toregister,call253-967-AFTB.
Effective discipline for childrenLearn to discipline without arguing
while strengthening your relation-shipwithyourchildren.“1-2-3Magic”is for parents of children 2–12 and is Wednesdays, June 6 and 13, 10 a.m.–noon at the Family Resource Center. Fordetails,call253-967-5901.
Strengthening resiliency at JBLMResiliency starts at home and in a
community that cares. The Spouse and DACivilianResiliencyAcademyteachesyou to look within yourself to learn, grow and thrive in the face of chal-lenges. Register now for this month’s academy: June 18–21, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Fordetails,call,253-967-3544.
Visit the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com for a complete schedule of free seminars.
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Adventures
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Hike High Rock Lookout (pictured) This could quite possibly be the best view of Mount Rainier around! Challenge yourself Sunday, June 24 on this short but steady ascent of 1,400 feet to an old wooden fire lookout perched atop a massive rock face. Minimum age: 7 ($35)
Backpacking clinic to Paradise Head to Mount Rainier’s gorgeous hiking areas for a boots-on-the-ground learning experience Saturday, June 30. Explore various trails and ascend the mountain to Vista View for a view of the Cascade Mountains. Learn how to plan — and be safe on — your own hiking adventures, what to bring and what different packs can do for you. Visit the newly built Jackson Lodge and learn about the mountain for your next trip. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy during a stop at the top of the trail; eat and settle in for viewing the surrounding rivers, wild flowers and mountains. ($30)
Hike Paradise This fun hike takes you up to Panorama Point via the High Skyline Trail. On clear days you can see all the way down to Oregon’s Mount Hood! Head to Paradise Saturday, July 7. Difficulty: strenuous; distance: 5.5 miles; time: approximately five hours; elevation gain: 1,700 feet. Minimum age: 8 ($35)
Hike to Mount Rainier’s Camp Muir The route to Camp Muir gives hearty hikers a small taste of what alpine climbers experience. The trail stretches high up the flank of Rainier, toward the upper mountain where alpine climbers play. This route isn’t for everyone since it does entail substantial snow travel toward the top. This is a strenuous 10-mile round-trip hike Saturday, July 14. Difficulty: very difficult; elevation gain: 4,600 feet. Minimum age: 16 ($45)
Take a hike with the Outdoor Recreation Program at JBLM! Challenge yourself on a tough hike and reward yourself with amazing views. Learn tips for venturing out on your own, what to pack and how to be safe. Head up to Mount Rainier’s Camp Muir and see snow as you hike to 4,600 feet. What are you waiting for? Lace up your boots and join us!
Take a hike!
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Photos: Outdoor Recreation Program More adventure trips on the next page
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Adventures
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Ride through the Snoqualmie Tunnel — it’s nearly two miles long! — Saturday, July 14. Snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake. The best part is — it’s alldownhill!Difficulty:easy;distance:22.5 miles; ride time: 3.5 hours. Mini-mum age: 12 ($50)
Bungee jumping If adrenaline is what you crave, you won’t be disappointed Sunday,June17!HeadtothebaseofMount St. Helens to bungee jump off the highest bungee bridge in the coun-try. A full 20 stories high, the private bridge is nestled in a green forest above a sparkling river. Trip includes two jumps andthecovetedDangerousSportsClubT-shirt. Minimum weight: 90 lbs. ($135)
Explore Victoria, B.C. Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria,
B.C. by foot Sunday, July1.DowntownVictoria has everything from antique shops to artisan chocolate shops. Plus, visit the Royal B.C. Museum. Fee in-
cludes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket.
Passport is required. ($90; ages 5–11:
$70;ages5andyounger: $55)
Geocaching adventure Geocaching is oftendescribedasa“gameofhigh-techhide-and-seek,”whereyouuseaGPSto find caches that someone hid. In the Sunday, July 8 seminar, you’ll learn how to use a GPS to navigate to the caches and then seek local caches. ($35; ages 0–12: $10)
Horseback riding Head to Elbe, a town on the outskirts of Mount Rainier
National Park, for a two-hour guided af-ternoon horseback ride. No experience is necessary for this Sunday, July 8 trip. Minimumage:7($80)
Hunter safety education course Learn the safe handling of hunting equip-ment, the importance of wildlife man-agement and much more at the Hunter Safety Education Course. Mandatory before you may hunt in the state of Washington, the course is June 18–23. Class runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 6–9 p.m. and Saturday’s class begins at 8 a.m. Register with the state at http://my.register-ed.com. Payment due at the first class. ($10)
Kayak Cutts Island Go for a paddle in Carr Inlet Sunday, July 1. Take a dip and explore the island while break-ingforlunch.Difficulty:easy;time:4hours.Minimumage:12;7whentandem with parent ($40)
Mountain bike Tiger Mountain Push yourself to the limits and test your skills on a 12.5-mile bike ride Satur-day, June 16. Ride over logs, tree roots and rocks to get up and down Tiger Mountain. Time: 5.5 hours; difficulty: moderate/advanced due to distance and elevation gain. Minimum age: 14. ($40)
Sea kayak Boston Harbor Take advantage of the tide on this trip Saturday, June 23. Start at Boston Harbor and paddle to downtown Olympia. Seals and bald eaglesareoftenseenonthistrip.Dif-ficulty:intermediate;distance:7miles;paddle time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 12; 7whentandemwithparent($35)
Skydiving Experience the thrill of jumping from an altitude of up to 13,500 feet while skydiving! Feel the adrenaline rush of freefall, and experi-ence the roaring sound of the wind Sunday, June 24 or Sunday, July 15. Wearing a harness connected directly to the tandem parachute system, you and your instructor will jump together and accelerate to 120 mph, freefalling for about 60 seconds. Your instructor will open the parachute at about 5,000 feet, at which point you can help steer during the 4–6-minute ride down. Minimum age: 16 ($225)
Visit Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks You haven’t seen Seattle until you’ve seenitfromaDuck!CoastGuard-cer-tified maritime captains take you on a tour of the Emerald City Sunday, July 15. Amphibious World War-II vehicles will show you Seattle hotspots from both land and water. Then you’ll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for food and shopping. ($45; ages 3–12: $35; 0–2: $30)
Visit Woodland Park Zoo (Family Day) Lions, tigers and bears aren’t the only thing you’ll see at this interactive, award-winning zoo Saturday, June 30. You’ll love the Zoomazium, just one of the award-winning exhibits Woodland Park Zoo has to offer. ($35; ages 3–12: $25; ages 0–2: $15)
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More adventures await you!Go biking, whitewater rafting and sightseeing. It’s easy — sign up with WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com or at the Northwest Adventure Center and enjoy the trip! Transportation is always provided, and unless oth-erwise noted, gear (kayaks, mountain bikes) is included, too.
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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details
Mountain bike Tiger Mountain Saturday, June 16 $40 Minimum age: 14
Waterfall tour Saturday, June 16 $55 Ages 5–12: $40; 0–4: $15
Bungee jumping Sunday, June 17 $135 Minimum weight: 90 lbs.
Whitewater rafting Sunday, June 17 $65 Minimum age: 14
Hunter safety education course June 18–23 $10 Register at http://my.register-ed.com
Washington Brewers Festival Saturday, June 23 $36 Minimum age: 21 Registration deadline: June 15
Sea kayak Boston Harbor Saturday, June 23 $35
Hike High Rock Lookout Sunday, June 24 $35 Minimum age: 7
Skydiving Sunday, June 24 $225 Minimum age: 16
Backpacking clinic at Paradise Saturday, June 30 $30
Visit Woodland Park Zoo (Family Day) Saturday, June 30 $35 Ages 3–12: $25; ages 0–2: $15
Kayak Cutts Island Sunday, July 1 $40 Minimum age: 12; 7 when tandem with parent
Explore Victoria, B.C. Sunday, July 1 $90 Ages 5–11: $70; 0–5: $55 Passport required
Whitewater rafting Saturday, July 7 $65 Minimum age: 14
Hike Paradise Saturday, July 7 $35 Minimum age: 8
Horseback riding Sunday, July 8 $80 Minimum age: 7
Geocaching adventure Sunday, July 8 $35 Ages 0–12: $10
Bike Snoqualmie Tunnel Saturday, July 14 $50 Minimum age: 12
Hike to Mount Rainier’s Camp Muir Saturday, July 14 $45 Minimum age: 16
Skydiving Sunday, July 15 $225 Minimum age: 16
Visit Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks Sunday, July 15 $45 Ages 3–12: $35; 0–2: $30
More info: 253-967-6263 • JBLMmwr.com Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular with Families
brewers. Check out the Washington Brewers Festival Saturday, June 23, and listen to live music, watch keg toss-ing contests, try great festival foods and buy from the craft market. Res-ervations required by Friday, June 15. Minimum age: 21 ($36 for tasting; $18 for non-tasting)
Waterfall tour Explore the greatest concentration of waterfalls in the con-tinental U.S. Saturday, June 16. Travel on the Historic Columbia River High-way, which has an abundance of small
waterfalls viewable from the road. Stop at least five major waterfalls and enjoy lunch in Hood River, Oregon. ($55; ages 5–12: $40; ages 0–4: $15)
Whitewater rafting Take a trip down the beautiful Wenatchee River Sun-day,June17orSaturday,July7.Putin near the unique Bavarian town of Leavenworth, and paddle through the exciting class III rapids. No rafting experience necessary. Minimum age: 12 ($65; ask about private trips and group rates)
Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule subject to change without notice. Gear and transportation included unless otherwise stated. Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwr.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations upon registration for the trips. Group rates and private trips are avail-able; call for details. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about all of the great recreation and adventure options in the area.
Victoria, B.C.
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Adventures
Starting with a new location of the swimming area to be more accom-modating to JBLM Families, there’s a lot of water-centered fun for you this summer. The fresh new swim area will include a larger shallow section — 2 feet deep — as well as a larger school-age area at a 4-foot depth. Although the swimming area will only have moved 200 feet to the left of the changing
area, it’ll make a big difference to Fami-lies and Service members.
The beach at Shoreline Park opened late last month and is operating with limited hours through Friday, June 22 —MondaythroughFriday3:30–7:30p.m. and Saturday and Sunday (noon–7:30p.m.).BeginningMonday,June25,the beach will be open for swimming dailyfromnoon–7:30p.m.
JUMP RIGHT INSwimming & boating fun on American Lake
This summer will be an exciting year for the beach at Shoreline Park!
Outboard powerboat regatta Afloat in Boats
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American Lake at Lewis North
July 14–15Details in the July Focus
+A novice racing school for Wounded Warriors July 13
Boat & picnic Marina rentalsFrom canoes and kayaks to pon-
toon boats and jet skis, Russell Land-ing Marina is the place to rent your watercraft! For as little as $20 a day, you’re practically guaranteed to have fun when you’re paddling or cruising on a sunny day on American Lake.*
Pavilions are available for rent for your summer barbecues and birthday parties. Whether you need to accom-modate 40 people or as many as 150, call the Marina to reserve the pavilion that’s right for your event.
The Marina also has equipment such as horseshoes, volleyballs and rods and reels available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Moor-age and storage is available as well. For details, call 253-967-2510.
* Jet ski renters must be at least 18 and have a military ID (you must be at least 12 to ride on the back). Boat renters must be at least 16, and drivers must watch a safety video and be issued a safety card. All motor boat renters must pay for the fuel used at the end of their rental period. Gas may only be purchased at the Marina. Half-day rates available for pontoon boats only ($100 for red pontoon; $80 for blue pontoon). Prices subject to change without notice and are based on availability; call for reservations.
Type of watercraft Hourly Daily
Canoe $8 $20
Kayak $8 $20
Double kayak $10 $25
24-foot red pontoon $50 $200
24-foot blue pontoon $40 $160
Pedal boat/bike $10
16-foot motor boat $15 $45
Jet ski ($150 deposit) $25
Launch fee $4
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June 23 & 24Joint Base Lewis-McChord Main
Event starts at 9 a.m.
June 23 & 24Joint Base Lewis-McChord Main
Event starts at 9 a.m.
No federal endorsement implied
Free admission. Open to the public.Free admission. Open to the public.
JBLMmwr.comFor more information, call 253-477-4299.
Cowan Stadium
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Taking your fitness to a new level at JBLM gymsSwim, bike, run at Triple Threat
We’re celebrating the 20th year of the Triple Threat Triathlon Series. With the chance to win Pro-Form Le Tour de France training bike, this year’s series is extra special. Race in at least two of the three triathlons, and you’ll be entered to win!
The races start at Shoreline Park Sat-
urdays, June 16, July 21 and Aug. 28 at
9 a.m. Each race starts with your choice
of a half-mile or a 250-meter swim on
American Lake, followed by a 15-mile
bike ride and a 3-mile run.
It’s not too late to start preparing for one
of the races — get in some laps at a JBLM
pool and log miles biking and running.
Register at JBLMmwr.com and race
as an individual elite athlete, an age
group athlete or as part of a relay team. To guarantee a race T-shirt, register by Tuesday, June 5.
Name: Ashley GammonsTitle: Volunteer fitness instructorTeaching experience: Instructing for a decadeCertifications: AFAA certificate, plus certified in CPR and First AidFitness philosophy: Played sports from peewee to high school, and discovered a love for running in college. “I’ve always thought it is important to live a healthy life style ... that’s how I got started,” Gammons says.
Gammons has been teaching at JBLM since December 2011. Sports & Fitness had just lost the body sculpting instructor to a PCS move, but fortunately for us, Ashley came forward. She’s been quite the success ever since.
She has also managed to pick up the numbers in a class that was otherwise not doing so well. But I can see why, as Ashley is a very pleasant young woman and everyone seems to enjoy her sweet disposition and her awesome work-outs. You can find her teaching each Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9 for her Total Body Toning class.
When this busy mother of four beautiful children is not teaching her sculpt-ing class, you can also find Ashley running on the treadmill or outside in order to keep her athletic shape. From the looks of her, you wouldn’t even guess that she’s a mother of four kids.
People are often asking for advice when it comes to exercise and fitness. A good piece of advice that Ashley can offer is “to find the activity that you enjoy the most and are most likely to adhere to. I would encourage you not to limit yourself, though, as cross training is a great way of combating fitness plateaus.” She recommends trying new activities whenever you can. “You may just surprise yourself and find other activities that are fun to do and yield great results,” she says.
If you’re looking for some other activities instead of just running on the treadmill or outside, try one of JBLM’s free fitness classes. Choose from a vari-ety of aerobics classes that will not only make you move and groove, but are guaranteed to make your blood pump faster and your heart beat louder. See the schedule at right and check JBLMmwr.com for latest schedule updates.
—Sharon Morejon, fitness trainer at JBLM
Feelin’ good
GET FIT WITH ASHLEY GAMMONS
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Taking your fitness to a new level at JBLM gymsAwards and door prizes will be
presented. Volunteers are welcome; for questions about volunteering or the race,call253-967-4768.
Muddy superheroes everywhereThick mud gets in your eyes, mouth
andhair—itgetseverywhere!Dressasyour favorite superhero for the Satur-day, June 30 race and as your favorite childhood cartoon character Aug. 4.
Check out photos of the muddy fun of races past at JBLMmwr.com. Then
register for the races and get down and dirty! Sign up by noon Tuesday, June 19 to guarantee your Mud Run shirt. For details,call253-967-4768.
Get swimmingJBLM Aquatics is looking for summer
lifeguards, water safety instructors andleadlifeguards.Startingpayis$9.75perhour. Jobs are posted at usajobs.gov. Plus, a lifeguard training class is Friday, June 22 through Sunday, June 24. For details,call253-967-5390.
The McChord Pool is now open with limited hours through Friday, June 22 (Monday–Friday,3:30–7p.m.andweekends, noon–6 p.m.). Beginning Monday, June 25, the pool is open Monday–Friday,11:30a.m.–7p.m.andweekends, noon–6 p.m. Unfortunately, due to federal regulations, the wading pool will not be open this summer.
Learn to swim — lessons start Monday, July 9. Register July 2–6; visit JBLMmwr.com for details.
For information about Shoreline Park, turn back to page 24.
Don’t let smoking take controlThe Lung Age and Tobacco Use Study
is open to new participants. The study looks smoking’s effect on health and will attempt to find new ways of reach-ing people who want to stop smoking. For details, call the McChord Health andWellnessCenterat253-982-6947orthe Madigan Tobacco Cessation Pro-gramCoordinatorat253-968-4387.
Nurses’ Run top finishersCongratulations to the more than
300 runners who crossed the line in last month’s race in celebration of nurses. Corey Sigmund was the overall malewinner,andAshleyDensmorewas the overall female winner. See re-sults and register for upcoming events at JBLMmwr.com/races.
Important sports datesActive duty road runners, represent
JBLM at this year’s Army 10 Miler in the nation’s capital. The last time trial opportunity is Saturday, July 28 at 8 a.m. at Lewis Main’s Cowan Stadium.
Start training for this year’s Body-building Championship. The big day is Saturday, Aug. 11.
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Wilson Sports & Fitness Center — Bldg. 11596 Lewis North (child care available)Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
5:15 a.m. Indoor Cycling Indoor Cycling Indoor Cycling
6:30 a.m. Indoor Cycling Indoor Cycling
9 a.m. Indoor Cycling Total Body Toning Indoor Cycling Total Body Toning Indoor Cycling Indoor Cycling
10 a.m. Zumba Yoga Zumba Yoga Zumba Zumba Tone
10:30 a.m. Zumba
11:30 a.m. Hips, Butts & Guts Cardio Kickboxing Step Aerobics Cardio Kickboxing Beginner’s Step
3:30 p.m. Indoor Cycling Indoor Cycling Hips, Butts & Guts
4:30 p.m. Zumba Zumba Zumba
5:30 p.m. Indoor Cycling Indoor Cycling ABS-olutely (30 mins)
Indoor Cycling
6 p.m. Bootcamp Express (30 mins)
McChord Fitness Center Annex — Bldg. 728Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
6:30 a.m. Cycling *
11 a.m. Pilates Cycling * Step Pilates
Noon Bootcamp * TRX (30 mins) Bootcamp * Cycling * Cardio Tone
3 p.m. TRX
5 p.m. Zumba Cardio Tone Kickboxing Zumba
6 p.m. Yoga Yoga
* Fitness Improvement Program class Visit JBLMmwr.com for schedule updates
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY5:15 AM Indoor Cycling Indoor Cycling Indoor Cycling6:30 AM Indoor Cycling Indoor Cycling9:00 AM Indoor Cycling Total Body
ToningIndoor Cycling Total Body
ToningIndoor Cycling Indoor Cycling
10:00 AM Zumba Yoga Zumba Yoga Zumba Zumba Tone10:30 AM Zumba11:30 AM Hips, Butts & Guts Cardio Kickboxing Step Aerobics Cardio Kickboxing Beginner’s Step3:30 PM Indoor Cycling Indoor Cycling Hips, Butts & Guts4:30 PM Zumba Zumba Zumba5:30 PM Indoor Cycling Indoor Cycling ABS-olutely
(30 mins.)Indoor Cycling
6:00 PM Boot Camp Express (30 mins.)
Appropriate activities and supervision will be provided by qualified CYS care-giving staff. Child care is offered while you participate in fitness activities at Wilson Sports & Fitness Center. You must remain on-site while your children are in care. Child care will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Food service will not be provided. Your children must first be registered with CYS Parent Central Services. Parents must furnish diapers and wipes (labeled please), pre-made formula in labeled plastic bottles, infant food in unopened jars/boxes, change of clothing in a labeled diaper bag, backpack or plastic bag (infant through preschool age), shoes required, name and number of a LOCAL emergency contact person and a copy of the child’s immunization records. For additional information on child care services at Wilson, call 253-967-1254.
Wilson Aerobics Program Schedule
Free child care is available for children 6 wks through 12 yrs, on site, Monday through Friday 8 AM - 7 PM & Saturday 8 AM - 3 PM
Last Update: 05-11-2012
Wilson Sports & Fitness Center,JBLM Lewis North, Bldg 11596, D Street & 41st Division
Ceck www.jblmmwr.com for updatesFREE Microfit fitness assessments available (body fat, flexibility, strength, aerobic fitness, and blood pressure). Call 253-966-3757 or drop by the office near the front desk. Free certified group trainer services are available (machine orientations, group workout programs, body fat analysis). For more information on group trainer services at Wilson, call 253-967-7471.
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n this recession, “do-it-yourself”isanappeal-
ing option for many con-
sumers with dripping fau-
cets, running toilets, drafty
windows or sticky doors.
However, projects that
look simple on the surface
can turn out to be a headache when you tackle them. Under-
standing the resources that go into the do-it-yourself project,
along with accurately evaluating the situation, can help you
along the way.
Technology or even your local home improvement store
can offer insight to solving simple challenges. These re-
sources can walk you through a repair or project with either
step-by-step directions or videos. Many websites even include
discussions that you can join to ask questions. The website
diynetwork.com offers free insight to thousands of home projects.
Evaluating the time, materials and costs involved in the
do-it-yourself project is the first step. The next step is to
decide if you have the tools needed to complete the job. If
not, consider borrowing the necessary tools from a friend
or neighbor, or look to rent them online or from a local
store. Evaluate whether you can complete the entire task
or will need to call in a professional at some point. You
want to avoid being stuck in a position that exceeds your
ability and puts you in crisis mode. This can be avoided
by deciding up front at what point in the process it will
put you there. Look to community recycling programs —
freecycle.org or the local Habitat for Humanity store — for
items to help you reduce the costs of materials.
Before starting to tackle
a do-it-yourself project,
understand the hazards of
the project involved. Ensure
you turn off the circuit
breaker if you’re working
on the electrical system or
the water when working
with plumbing challenges.
Take the necessary steps to
protect yourself during the
project by wearing the rec-
ommended protective gear.
By tackling some do-it-
yourself projects you can
learn new skills and save
money along the way. How-
ever, know your limitations
and call in a professional
when necessary.
For financial tips, call the Financial Readiness Program at 253-967-1453.
By Ryki Carlson, JBLM Financial Readiness Counselor
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A: What’s the difference between loan modification and refinance?Q:
A mortgage loan modification is an adjustment to the terms of the current mortgage, often for a short period of time. This gives the homeowners time to get back on their feet financially, although it takes longer than a refinance.
A lender may or may not charge fees in a modification. A refinance replaces the existing mortgage with new terms such as a lower interest rate, a fixed rate or a shorter term. Homeowners must qualify to refinance their mortgage, which may include a credit check. Additionally, a refinance usually has closing costs associated with the process and may take anywhere from one week to 30–45 days to complete. To talk with a financial counselor about mortgage options call Army Community Service at 253-967-1453 or the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695 to schedule an appointment.
It’s all about foodHave you ever won-
dered why you eat what you do? Learn from JBLM nutritionist Anna Betan-court Wednesday, June 27 at 10 a.m. at the McChord Library. For more informa-tion, call 253-982-3454.
When to visit the JBLM libraries
Your JBLM libraries are now operating under new hours. Stop by Grandstaff Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Wednes-day–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Book Patch Children’s Library, located inside Grandstaff, is open 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. weekdays and weekends 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
McChord Library is open Monday–Wednesday, 10 a.m.– 7 p.m. and Thursday–Sat-urday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Learn all about online library services at JBLMmwr.com/libraries.
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Learning & earning
John Talaske, MWR information technology specialist and the creator of the JBLM MWR smartphone app, takes a few minutes to tell us why you should download it for free on your iPhone or Android device today.
Why did you make this app?I wanted to take advantage of current
technology to help new folks at JBLM learn about and use MWR services. The current trend is using smartphones, so I thought making an app freely available was the best route.
How does this app help with that?It starts by giving an overview of
services provided by MWR. This is done on the Video tab, which presents several videos about what services are available.
Next, the Web tab provides a portal to JBLMmwr.com in a specifically designed mobile version suited for the smaller screens of smartphones. This portal lets
people know what events are happen-ing now and in the near future.
The next portion is the Map tab. It's like a "you are here" map seen in malls. The idea is that you get a marker on the map that represents you, and markers that identify all the MWR facilities in the area, so you can browse what's near you and it can help you navigate there.
The Directory tab allows you to search for specific areas of interests or topics
that can provide detailed information
about a facility or activity. Then, you can
see a picture of what the building looks
like, phone number and hours of opera-
tion. You can even email managers.
How did you come to realize the need for something like this?
When I was a young private sta-
tioned at North Fort in the mid ‘80s,
I felt kinda lost. I didn't even know
what MWR was, let alone what type of services they offered, so I had to learn by trial and error. I didn't know my way around, so it was easy to get lost or never find something fun to do. I want newcomers to know right away what MWR offers and how to contact facili-ties. This app provides an easy way to find the things they were looking for.
So, what's next?The MWR Marketing Office, along
with MWR Information Technology, wants to keep improving this app with features that the community wants. Send your feedback and suggestions to [email protected].
JBLM MWR’s very own appNow find out the story behind the creation of You’ve seen the QR codes.
Plus, what’s next ...
Need a ride to your next meeting? Check out the JBLM Shuttle Bus schedule and route at JBLMmwr.com.
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Scan theQR codes foreasy access
Search for “JBLM MWR” in the Apple App Store
Search for “JBLM MWR”in the Android Market
Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR information at your fingertips! Discover great places to play, eat & relax with maps to get you there. Get useful info on Family & CommunityServices. Visit JBLMmwr.com for in-depth information & special events.
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Scan the code above or search for “JBLM MWR” in the Android Market.
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