Fort Gordon FYI Summer 2015

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CONTENTS

DFMWR ADMINISTRATIONAlex Gaines Director, DFMWR

Tiffany Olds Chief, NAF Support Services

Heather Addis Marketing Director

STAFFCrystal Tyson FYI Coordinator

Nathan Hoeller FYI Creative Director

Nicholette Enos Social Media Manager

Bartley Harper Senior Graphic Designer

Jenifer Immer Graphic Designer

Lauren Vernazza Writer/Photographer

FYI ADVERTISING AND SALESMicole Stokes Sponsorship & Sales Manager

CONTACT INFORMATIONBldg. 44401, 44th St., Ste. 149

P.O. Box 7180

Fort Gordon, GA 30905

Office .............................. 706.791.6779

Fax .................................. 706.791.7189

FYI Coordinator ............... 706.791.6779

Sales ................................ 706.791.3912

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Everyone needs it, yet it can be hard to obtain! FITNESS! On the cover are the people that can help you do just that. Meet the managers and Fitness Director of Fort Gordon’s Fitness Centers! In this issue, learn about the Fitness Centers and why we should be your first choice.

Facility Focus: Fort Gordon Fitness Centers

Teen Talk: School Savings

DFMWR Employees of the Quarter (January-March 2015)

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FAMILY AND MWR | SUMMER EVENTS 2015

JULY 1 & 29Splish Splash

Story Timeat the Outdoor Pool &

Spray Park

AUGUST 1Family Fun Dayat Pointes West Army

Resort

JULY 2Independence

Day Celebrationat Barton Field

AUGUST 22Glow Runon 10th Street

(Near Recycling Center)

JULY 2Soldier Show

at Barton Field

JULY 17, 24, 28, AUG. 14, 21, SEP. 19 & 25

FREE Summer Movie Madness(See ad on page 23 for

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JULY 11 (Reg. by July 3)GOG Riverbank

Zoo Tripat Riverbank Zoo (Columbia, SC)

SEPTEMBER 26Fall Kids

Fishing Derby & Shooting Day

at Claypit Lakes

JULY 13-17 & 27-31Gordon

Adventure Campat the Tactical

Advantage Sportsman’s Club (TASC)

SEPTEMBER 26Tutus for Cancerat Fisher House (Near

Eisenhower Army Medical Center)

JULY 25Fort Gordon

Army Ten Miler Qualifier for DC

at Barton Field

OCTOBER 1-4Oktoberfest

at Barton Field

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With changing the names of the gyms to fitness centers in 2014, also came changes in the facilities as a whole. The goal of our fitness centers has always been to maintain recruitment, retention and resiliency of the service members; keeping them mission ready. Now we have the opportunity to keep their work outs fun while creating a safe environment. And if you think the fitness centers and their services are only geared toward the service members, think again! We want to ensure we have programs for all of our community, including family members, veterans and retirees. All you need is an ID card and your access is granted to these ultramodern facilities. You can even bring up to two friends per ID for the experience!

Victory Fitness Center (formerly known as Gym #3), Gordon Fitness Center (formerly known as Gym #4), Cyber Fitness Center (formerly known as Gym #5) and Warrior Fitness Center (formerly known as Gym #6) have all been kind to the idea of keeping fitness fun and free. Our Fitness Director, Randy Taylor, has a staff of managers to ensure the fitness centers stay fresh with ideas and are properly ran. Victory’s manager is Ms. Lula Ray, Gordon’s manager is Mr. Brian Steele, Cyber’s manager is Ms. Crystal Langston and the manager for Warrior is Mr. John Graham. All managers are well equipped with certification in personal training and/

or equipment to give instruction on how to properly utilize equipment and exercise. We’ve recently brought on Josh Woody, our Fitness Coordinator, to run programs that we now offer for free. Be sure to join us for the Lunchtime Express Workout and much more.

Each of the fitness centers offer saunas, locker rooms with changing areas, showers and lockers to store items on a daily basis and at least one room with free weights and cardio equipment. However, some fitness centers have amenities the others don’t. Each facility is geared toward a certain type of fitness. Depending on the type of work out you are looking for will depend on the fitness center you should visit. Keep reading to see the amenities each facility offers!

Victory has a strength room, cardiovascular room, weight room, racquetball court, and equipment that can be issued for use. The basketball/volleyball floor has been converted to house equipment to conduct Cross Fit and Combative Instruction. A Java Fit has been added to the facility and will soon be expanding and changing the Café name to Victory Lift-A-Latte is in the near future.

Gordon has a racquetball court, free weights and strength room, cardiovascular equipment, an aerobics room, nautilus

FACILITY FOCUS

Crystal Tyson, FYI Coordinator


room, spinning room and massage therapy rooms with certified masseuses. Gordon also recently updated the menu of Java Fit and will be changing its name to Lift-A-Latte in October of this year. Java Fit offers a vast menu of energy food, protein drinks and much more. Gymdog Fitness takes care of the many group fitness instruction classes while personal trainers are offered through Trainers-2-Go.

Cyber and Warrior have a weight room, which consists of strength and free weights, cardiovascular, basketball court,

volleyball court, an equipment issue room and racquetball courts. They both have gymnasium floors and fitness areas. This is the place to be when you are looking for a pickup game of basketball!

Ultimately, there will be more changes as time goes on. If you have an idea or suggestion of something you would like to see at one of the fitness centers, please don’t hesitate to contact Randy Taylor via email at [email protected]. Also, don’t forget to leave a NICE comment at www.fortgordon.com.

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SCHOOL SAVINGSAs summer begins many of us want to forget about school and think of the fun we will have with friends and family! We do this by going to the beach, hanging out at the pool, and seeing movies. But for many of us, school is still on our brains. Specifically, college – that monstrous beast that we must prepare for. For four summers we think about where to go, how to get there, and the biggest question: HOW TO PAY FOR IT.

When looking at the dramatic rise in college tuition and fees, they have increased 1,120 percent since records began in 1978, (it was $ 2,587 per year) with college on average now costing $53,138 a year, according to Bloomberg. With such a hefty price tag, many of us teens begin to think about financial aid and student loans. To reduce these loans, which according to US News can be an average of $30,000, we can do a couple of things over the summer: SAVE and GET A SUMMER JOB!

How much you save is dependent on the amount of effort put into it. Saving could be from just saving a nickel a day to more than ten dollars. Though it seems crazy to save over the summer and sounds super hard; the reality of the situation is that it is quite easy. For example, let’s say you eat a Big Mac meal from McDonald’s daily. If it cost about $5.99, over three months you could save approximately $551.08. That is how simple saving is; by taking away something as simple as a fast food restaurant meal for three months, you could get yourself a tidy sum.

If saving is not your forte, than maybe consider getting a summer job. Though many of us would not think of working during summer, it is a great way to earn money. Jobs could consist of being an employee at a local ice cream shop, restaurant, or even at the pool as a lifeguard. What is great about a summer job is that you get work experience without having to deal with all the pressures of school and can usually structure your schedule so that you can have free time to do summer activities. The advantage to a summer job is not having to remove anything from your everyday activities to save money. You can get a lifeguard job at your local pool. Work Monday through Friday at $10.25 an hour, 6 hours a day. You would make approximately $307.50 a week. If you saved ten percent each week for 12 weeks, by the end of the summer you would have approximately $369.00 of the $3690 you’ve made total.

Whatever you decide to do this summer, I would recommend doing one of the two things above; so when school does start again you have your own money to put toward college, a trade school or whatever you decide. Most importantly, be sure to have fun this summer!

Lauren Vernazza,

Contributing Writer/

Photographer (Age 17)

TEEN TALK


1990 2015Movie Tickets $4.23 $8.12Gasoline $1.30 $3.36Iced Coffee $2.92 $5.58Tennis Shoes $75.00 $115.00Hollister Jeans $35.00 $55.00McDonald Big Mac (meal) $3.50 $5.99Video Game (Mario Kart) $25.00 $65.00Hair Cut (men’s) $5.00 $20.00Music (CD) $25.00 $13.79Chocolate Chip Cookie (per lb.) $2.59 $3.61

PRICE COMPARE: THEN & NOW

Sources:• “Cost of College Degree in U.S. Soars 12 Fold: Chart of the Day.” – www.bloomberg.com• “Average Undergraduate Tuition and Fees and Room and Board Rates Charged for Full-time Students in Degree-

granting Institutions, by Type and Control of Institution: 1964-65 through 2006-07.” – www.nces.ed.gov• “Average Student Loan Debt Approaches $30,000.” – www.usnews.com

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SPECIAL EVENTS THURSDAY-SUNDAY

Hopelands Summer Concert Series – July 6-August 31The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is pleased to announce the 41st season of Hopelands Summer Concert Series. All those in attendance should bring a lawn chair or blanket to this free concert series. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/ExperienceAiken

Augusta Beerfest – August 15 Come out and celebrate all things American craft beer. Get your tickets now at the Bell Auditorium. Ticket prices include a souvenir tasting cup and all the beer you can sample. Enjoy local food trucks and music. For more information, visit: www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com/augusta-beerfest-2

Arts in the Heart of Augusta – September 18-20Live performance, craft vendors and more at the Augusta Commons Downtown. Friday 5-9 pm, Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 12-7pm. For more information, call 706-826-4701 or visit www.augustaarts.com

AROUND TOWN


Employees of the Quarter

Family and MWR exists because the U.S. Army is committed to the well-being of the community of people who serve and stand ready to defend the nation. We pride ourselves on having great customer service. We cannot do that without the outstanding men and women of DFMWR. Although all of our employees are outstanding, we like to mention a few who have gone above and beyond. Here are the winners of the 2015 Employee of the Quarter Award (January-March, 2015).

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES (ACS)ACS ...........................................................Veeola Peters

BUSINESS OPERATIONS DIVISION (BOD)BOD ................................................................ Alicia HillBingo Palace .............................................Peter TimothyGordon Lakes Golf Club ................................ June EasonGordon Lanes Bowling Center ...................... Teresa PriceGordon’s Conference and Catering .................Ashley KingJava Café .............................................Margaret Denson

CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES (CYSS)CYSS ........................................................... Wayne IveyChild Development Center East/West .... Samantha ThompsonChild Development Center Main ................. Donna JamesParent Central Services ............................... Mary WrightPre-Kindergarten ..................................... Migdalia RosaSchool Ages Services/Youth Programs ...........John Rogers

RECREATION DIVISION (RD)RD .............................................................Randy TaylorAquatics ...................................................... Helen KochEntertainment .............................................. Paul BaconGordon Car Care ............................................ Teresa HillHilltop Riding Stables .................................. Susan CraigPointes West Army Resort ............................. Blake HyattTactical Advantage Sportsman’s Club .... Jennifer MillwoodSport & Fitness ........................................ Mindy GrahamWoodworth Consolidated Library ................ Joyce Daniels

SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION (SSD)SSD .................................................Micole Jones-StokesManagement Information Systems .............. Donna MackRecycling ..................................................Oscar FrancoisTechnical Support Services ......................... Chuck CrandleMarketing ........................................Micole Jones-StokesFinancial Management Division ................. Pat Camacho

Congratulations Randy Taylor,2015 DFMWR Employee of the Quarter!

L-R: Susie Joyner (Rec. Division Chief), Randy Taylor (Fitness Director), Alex Gaines (DFMWR Director)


CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES

July 11: NFL Punt, Pass & Kick (Ages 6-11)July 25: NFL Punt, Pass & Kick (Ages 12-15)August 27: Parent Brown Bag Lunch MeetingSeptember 10: Parent Advisory Board Meeting

All CYSS Events require registration with Parent Central Services. Please call 706-791-4722/4455 for more information.

This year’s School-Age Services (SAS) Summer Camp will run differently than in the past. This year camp activities will take place from 9am-4pm. During that time the children will be in groups of 30 and will be with assigned staff. These groups will have activities, field trips and more together from 9am-4pm. During lunch time, from 5:15-9am and from 4-6pm, children will enjoy open activities. During these time frames, the children won’t be in set groups.

CYSS Family Child Care (FCC) offers both on- and off-post care for your child. This home setting care is beneficial to families. FCC providers are certified and qualified to care for your child. The providers receive the same training as center-based providers and attend additional training as mandated by the state. FCC offers a wide range of hours to include 24-hour care for parents with extended work schedules. FCC has a smaller setting environment and the providers live in your community. Please contact the Fort Gordon Family Child Care office today at 706-791-4440/3993, and let us start you on the path to great child care!

Those interested in becoming a FCC Provider can attend orientation on Thursdays at 1:30pm at the Parent Central Services conference room, Bldg. 44401.

The Before & After School Program is back – starting August 5th. Check to see if your school is one of the schools we provide transportation to. Transportation to and from school is included in the Before & After School prices.

SAS SUMMER CAMP

FCC IS HERE FOR YOU

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL

WHAT’S HAPPENING? - CYSS

Kids-On-Site is back at CYSS. We provide child care for Strong Bonds, unit function and special events. Please contact the Kids-On-Site office at 706-791-4722/4455 for more information.

DYK?


Ever wonder what your child will be when he or she grows up? Maybe the next Mozart, the next Top Chef, or maybe both. The goal of SKIESUnlimited – School of Knowledge, Inspiration,

Exploration and Skills – is to offer a variety of programs that will unlock each child’s potential.

SKIESUnlimited extra-curricular instructional programs are available to children of Active-Duty military, retirees, DoD civilians and contractors of Fort Gordon. SKIES participants must be registered in Child, Youth & School Services.

For more information on SKIESUnlimited classes, visit www.fortgordon.com/SKIES

Coaches Needed:We are looking for new coaches/officials for volleyball, baseball, soccer, basketball and football. Head coaches’ children register for free, assistant coaches’ first child registers for free and each additional child is discounted. Coaches and officials are trained through NAYS (National Alliance of Youth Sports). For more information, call 706-791-5104.

DYK?

SKIESUnlimited’s Lisa Covington teaches The Silk Road Journey, an adventure your kids will never forget. Children create virtual characters and take a journey down the silk road, in part, using an iPad. On this trip, they will learn about Chinese geography, history, traditions, cooking, art and music. Students will detail their adventure in a book which is custom-made for each student. They will also receive instruction in both written and spoken Chinese.

THE SILK ROAD JOURNEYREVIEW - SKIESUnlimited


The Swap and Assist Shop will reopen on Thursday, August 13th from 10am-2pm. Please call 706-791-3579 for more information.

ACS TURNS THE BIG 5-0

ANNUAL FAMILY READINESS SYMPOSIUM

July 22

Fifty years ago the Army established a centrally located, responsive and recognizable service to provide information assistance and guidance to members of the Army community helping personnel meet personal and family problems beyond the scope of their own resources. Today Army Community Service (ACS) provides readiness and life skills programs to promote self-sufficient families, safe homes and cohesive communities. Join us on our website (www.gordon.army.mil/acs), Facebook and Twitter to participate in fun activities. Be sure to help us celebrate on July 22nd, 1:30pm at Gordon’s Conference & Catering.

September 15

The Annual Family Readiness Symposium will be held on Tuesday, September 15th from 9am-3pm. If you are a unit Family Readiness asset (FRG leader, advisor, key spouse, treasurer, FRG volunteer, liaison, commander, first sergeant, etc.), you are invited to attend. Courses cover leadership, fundraising, FRG scenarios, team building, etc. For registration information go to www.gordon.army.mil/acs or call 706-791-3579.

WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Army Community Service

July 15: SOS (Survivor Outreach Services) Annual Summer Pool PartyJuly 16: EFMP Recreational EventJuly 18: EFMP Swimming at the Outdoor Pool and Spray ParkJuly 27-31: Street Survival Self Defense TrainingAugust 22: EFMP Let’s Get Together – A conversation with parents and school administrators at the Family Outreach Center, Bldg. 33512August 25 & 26: AFAP Quarterly Conference (706th)September 19: EFMP School Discipline Process through IDEA and IEPs

COMMUNITY


CARE & REPAIR CLASSESJuly 18, August 15 & September 19

Free Care and Repair Classes for ages 18 & up are July 18, August 15, & September 19 at 2pm. Registration is required. Each participant receives a tool kit at the first class they attend! Class size is limited to 10 participants.

NEW NEW SERVICES

NEW CURBSIDE RECYCLING

We now offer new helpful services Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, on the installation. Call for a tire change (customer must provide their own tire), air in your leaking tire, a locksmith, a battery jump or battery change (if you purchase a battery through Gordon Car Care), all for the low price of $30 per service. We also offer warranty repair services for 12 months or 12,000 miles and free shuttle service on post for customers.

The Recycle Center started its pilot program for curbside recycling in Lakeview Terrace at the beginning of June. They had a strong first pick-up, yielding over 600lbs of recyclables, and are optimistic about extending the program to other housing communities on Fort Gordon.

REVIEWS - Fort Gordon Recycling

July 1-September 30: 4th Quarter Unit Recycling Challenge

We are in the process of moving all of our storage accounts to an online payment system for easy payments. Look out for the new prices.

DYK?

WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Gordon Car Care Auto Skills Center

Congratulations again to HHC 15th SIG BDE – winners of the 1st and 2nd Quarter Unit Recycling Challenge at Fort Gordon Recycling.

2ND QUARTER WINNERS


A knight in shining armor escorted his little girl to the Butterfly Ball! On June 13, 2015, the 1st Butterfly Ball by DFMWR was filled with love, great dining and dancing! We hope we helped in making memories that will last!

FATHER DAUGHTER BUTTERFLY BALLREVIEW - Fort Gordon Recreation

The Fort Gordon Community Garden is an initiative MWR hopes to bring to you soon. Our objective is to bring together people of all ages and backgrounds to share in the experience of organic gardening and build a larger sense of community. The garden will host summer workshops, cooking demonstrations, tours, and other events which educate and promote the benefits of community gardening and organic growing practices.

NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN

COMMUNITY

The Fort Gordon Double Eagle Disc Golf Course has had its soft opening. Construction continues throughout the year to build one of the most exciting, unique and challenging Disc Golf Course within the PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association) circuit. For more information or to schedule a unit function, call Jerry Swain at 706-791-6433.

DISC GOLF COURSE SOFT OPENINGWHAT’S HAPPENING? - Double Eagle Disc Golf Course


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THE AMENITIES YOU WANT. THE LOCATION YOU NEED.

WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Double Eagle Disc Golf Course


LEISURE

July 4, August 1 & September 5

The New Car Game Jackpot will be held on the first Saturday of each month, giving you the chance to win a 2015 Ford Fiesta at Bingo Palace. A single winner takes a car or up to $10,000 cash. Multiple winners split cash up to $10,000. For more details, call 706-793-0003.

Auditions: September 21 & 22

The fourth production for the 2015 season has been announced! “Greetings!” by Tom Dudzick is coming to our Dinner Theatre this fall. “Greetings!” is a miraculous comedy that has become a welcome alternative to “A Christmas Carol” in theatres all across the country. Auditions will be September 21 & 22 at 7pm. For more details, visit www.fortgordon.com/dinner-theatre.

NEW CAR GAME JACKPOT

“GREETINGS!” – THIS FALL

WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Bingo Palace

WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre

The Fort Gordon Children’s Theatre’s Production of CSI-Neverland was grand! Thanks to all who came out and participated with this production! Great job to all the performers and staff! And a special thanks to the parents and their tireless support.

“CSI: NEVERLAND” WAS GRAND!

REVIEW - Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre

VolunteersEvery Dinner Theatre production has an opportunity to volunteer. Interested in helping out? Call 706-793-8552 for details.DY

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July 17, 18, 24, 25, 30, 31 & August 1: Production of “Be My Baby”July 21 & 22: Auditions for “Sleuth”September 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26: Production of “Sleuth”


June 1-August 9 (All week, ages 3-15)

Kids receive two games and free shoe rental during normal business hours for the dates listed above. No groups and 1 visit per day per child.

KIDS BOWL FREE ALL WEEK!WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Gordon Lanes Bowling Center

Kegler’s Café is now open. Come by and check out our new menu items, including new healthy food options, smoothies and more.

NEW KEGLER’S CAFÉ IS OPEN!

Fall Leagues are now forming at Gordon Lanes Bowling Center. Leagues start in September. Call 706-791-3446 for details.

September 19: Pizza Bowl

Hilltop Riding Stables will be holding Summer Youth Horse Camp through August 7, 2015.

Full Camp WeeksOpen Riding DatesFamily Fun Dates

Closed DatesLesson DatesSpecial Assistance Riding Dates

SUMMER HORSE CAMPSWHAT’S HAPPENING? - Hilltop Riding Stable

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March 7-September 30

Hook a Service Member on Golf is Back!!! FREE 1-hr Golf Lessons to active duty & family members on Saturday mornings from 10-11am. For more information, call 706-791-2433 ext 2.

There are new summer hours for Gordon Lakes Golf Club effective July-August. The new hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 6:30am-6pm (Closed on Monday).

Bodey’s Grill’s summer hours are Tuesday-Friday, 9am-4pm and Saturday-Sunday, 6:30am-4pm.

HOOK A SERVICE MEMBER ON GOLF

NEW NEW SUMMER HOURS

July 20-23: Junior Golf Clinics August 24-27: Junior Golf Clinics

August 1: Family Fun DaySeptember 19: Movie on the Beach

LEISURE

WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Gordon Lakes Golf Club

Don’t own a boat? No Problem! Pointes West Army Resort now has Pontoon Boats Available for Rent. Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm for $300 (+Fuel Charges). Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm for $350 (+Fuel Charges). Rentals by the Hour (Min 3 Hours) $60/HR (+Fuel Charges) Renters must be 21 years of age with valid driver’s license, credit card, and certificate of completion of Georgia DNR approved boater’s safety education course.

NEW PONTOON BOAT RENTALS


September 26: Fall Kid’s Fishing Derby & Shooting Day

WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Get Outdoors Gordon

July 11: River Bank Zoo Trip (Sign-up by July 3)August 1: BACK 2 School Shopping TripAugust 22: Pistol & Rifle Class (Sign-up by August 19)

July 13-17 & July 27-31

Get Outdoors Gordon presents Gordon Adventure Camp! Activities include canoeing, kayaking, rifle shooting, archery, fishing, movies, games and more! For ages 9-14. Open to the public. For more information and registration, please call 706-791-5078/2132.

GORDON ADVENTURE CAMP

The 2015 Kid’s Fishing Derby was held on June 6th – the National Fishing Day at the Fort Gordon Clay Pit Lakes. Approximately 160 kids between the ages of 3 and 15 attended. There were refreshments for all the participants. Trophies were presented to the fishermen with the most pounds in four different age groups and about 40 door prizes were presented.

Check out our Flickr page for photos: www.flickr.com/fort_gordon_mwr

SPRING KID’S FISHING DERBYREVIEW - Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation


LEISURE

WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Woodworth Consolidated Library

September 9, 2015-April 6, 2016

Every Wednesday at 10am let your tot read and rock to stories, crafts and dance starting September 9th, 2015 to April 6th, 2016. You don’t want to miss this great time to help your child become a reader at Woodworth Consolidated Library. For more information, call 706-791-7323.

Ending July 29

Adults, teens and children, you have until July 29th to enter your hours for the summer reading program, “Read to the Rhythm”. Once you’ve completed the challenge, visit us at the library to collect your prize. For more information visit www.fortgordon.com/summer-reading-program/

CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR IS BACK

READ TO THE RHYTHM!

The Library Café has been given a name! Read-A-Latte is expected to open within a few months. The designated area within the library has been cleared and over the next few months will see renovations to install water lines, kitchen equipment, and comfy furniture in that spot.

NEW NEW NAME FOR LIBRARY CAFÉ

July 23: Books Around Town: “Catch-22” at The Village DeliAugust 27: Books Around Town: “The Goldfinch” at The Partridge Inn Bar & GrillSeptember 21: Movie Night: “Minions”September 24: Books Around Town: “The Monuments Men” at The Augsburg Haus


Free Outdoor Movies& challenge activities

HYouth Pavilion SCourtyard Pool

HJune 19 Book of LifeSJune 30 CinderellaHJuly 17 Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesSJuly 28 Rio 2HAugust 14 TBDHSeptember 19 TBD

Family Movies

June 26 Dumb and Dumber ToJuly 24 Taken 3August 21 TBDSeptember 25 TBD

AIT & Service Member Movies (Barton Field)

FORTGORDON.COMInformation: 706-791-9483

In cooperation with Navy MWR.


FORT GORDON

SPORTS & FITNESS

NEW LUNCHTIME EXPRESS WORKOUT

NEW POOL PARTY ROOM

Don’t have time after work or when the kids come home from school to get in a good workout? Cyber Fitness Center is now offering a 30 Minute Full Body Bootcamp; Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 12-12:30pm. This is the perfect class to work up a good sweat and fits perfectly into a lunchtime routine. For more information, please call 706-791-7370.

There’s a new party room at the outdoor pool! Reservations are now available for party room and after-hours parties. For more details, call 706-791-8053.

Warrior Fitness Center has certified personal trainers on staff that can help with designing and implementing workout routines as well as give instruction on how to properly utilize the workout equipment for our patrons.

We sell swim diapers at the front desk, but unfortunately we do not supply patrons with towels for hygienic purposes. Be sure to bring your towel with you when utilizing the facilities.

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WE ARE NOT FULL. WE JUST LOOK THAT WAY!Courtyard Outdoor Pool and Splash Park welcomes you to our 2015 Swim Season. We have new neighbors at the Courtyard and will be sharing parking spaces. There is plenty of space for everyone. Find a parking spot and join the fun.

WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Outdoor Pool & Spray Park

August 8-September 27

Look for our new hours at the Outdoor Pool. We will only be open on weekends, Saturday 11am-7pm and Sunday 12-6pm. We will close for the season on September 27th.

WEEKEND-ONLY HOURS

July 1 & 29: Splish Splash Story TimeJuly 8, August 12, September 9: Aquaholics (cost $4 per person)July 28: Dive In MoviesAugust 1: Swim Lesson RegistrationSeptember 12: Swim Lesson Registration


July 25: Army 10 Miler (Qualifier for DC)August 22: Glow Run 5K & 3KSeptember 26: Tutus for Cancer Awareness 5K & 1M

July 8: Battalion Softball Coaches MeetingJuly 23: Battalion Flag Football Coaches MeetingAugust 13: Unit-Level Flag Football Coaches MeetingSeptember 3: Directorate-Level Softball Coaches Meeting

REVIEW - Fort Gordon Run Series

The 8th annual Fort Gordon Marine Mud Challenge held May 16, 2015 may not have been the tidiest event, but it continues to draw a growing number of fans. The event had about 6,000 attendees and 2,000 participants, which included about 400 children. It’s always a great family event, consisting of 30 obstacles over 5 miles for the adult course and 10 obstacles over a mile for the children’s course. Hope to see you next year.

More info at www.facebook.com/MarineMudChallenge

MARINE MUD CHALLENGE

WHAT’S HAPPENING? - MWR Sports


GORDON’S CONFERENCE &

CATERING706-791-6780

Bldg. 18402, 19th St.

FREEDOM PARK PAVILION

Rice Rd., Next to Barton Field

YOUTH PAVILIONBrainard Ave., Near

Boundless Playground

THE COURTYARD PAVILION

Bldg. 36708, Brainard Ave.,Near the Courtyard

Visit www.fortgordon.com/venues or call 706-791-4140 for more information on these pavilions or to make a pavilion rental request.

Visit www.fortgordon.com/venues or call the numbers below for more information on these conference centers.

Our goal is to provide quality, consistent service and exceptional, creative cuisine to our patrons and their guests. We stand ready to make your event a memorable one. Our menus include our most popular items and are competitively priced. If you prefer to customize a menu, our catering staff will be happy to work with you. Our catering service is available off post too!

For more information, call 706-791-6780 or download our Catering Brochure on www.fortgordon.com/gcc.

POINTES WEST ARMY RESORT CONFERENCE CENTER

706-541-1057Bluegill Rd., Appling, GA

LEITNER LAKE CONFERENCE CENTER

706-791-5078MWR Lake Park Dr.

PAVILION RENTALS

CONFERENCE CENTERS

CATERING SERVICE

VENUE & CATERING

Frozen Yogurt Machines: Looking for a cool refreshing treat? Come enjoy a frozen yogurt at Gordon’s Cafe for lunch! Call 706-791-6780 for more information.NEW


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At Great Wolf Lodge®, the memories are just waiting to be made. Families can zip down water slides, play MagiQuest®, our interactive adventure game, and climb our Howlers Peak Ropes Course™. You get two days’ play with one night’s stay. And water park passes are always included. It’s fun on top of fun on top of fun.

Amenities and attractions vary by location.

Visit greatwolf.com/heroes and save up to 20%. 866.925.9653 (WOLF)

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JAVA CAFÉ TOOGrill, snacks, smoothies & coffee706-791-1330at Darling Hall, Bldg. 33720, Chamberlain Ave.

JAVA ESCAPEGrill, snacks, smoothies & coffee706-791-0785at Alternate Escapes Recreation Center, Bldg. 25722, B St.

JAVA FITNESSProtein shakes & smoothies706-791-2647at Gordon Fitness, Bldg. 29607, Barnes Ave.

JAVA TOWERSGrill, snacks, smoothies & coffee 706-791-5849at Signal Towers, Bldg. 29808, 506 Chamberlain Ave.

BOGEY’S GRILLSandwiches, grill & snacks706-791-2433 (ext. 4)

at Gordon Lakes Golf Club, Bldg. 537, Range Rd.

HEROES SPORTS BARGreat atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Your favorite beverages706-791-3446

at Gordon Lanes Bowling Center, Bldg. 33200, 3rd Ave.

KEGLER’S CAFÉGrill, salads, sandwiches & burgers

706-771-6907at Gordon Lanes Bowling

Center, Bldg. 33200, 3rd Ave.

GORDON’S CAFÉHome-style lunch buffet

706-791-6780at Gordon’s Conference &

Catering, Bldg. 18402, 19th St.

JACKPOT CAFÉBurgers, Philly cheese steak, liver,

gizzards & more706-791-5106

at Bingo Palace, Bldg. 15500, Corner of Lane Ave. & 15th St.

DOMINO’SPizza, pasta, breadsticks & more

706-863-6211at Alternate Escapes Recreation Center, Bldg. 25722, B St.

HUDDLE HOUSEAny meal. Any time. Breakfast,

lunch & dinner706-798-3722

35304 Avenue of the States Dr.

MEME’S & BOBO’SEXPRESS

Chinese food/buffet706-792-9774

Located at the Bus Station, Bldg. 36000, 3rd Ave.

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• 2 bedroom duplexes, each room with 2 Queen Beds and can accommodate 3-4 guests

• Refrigerator, stove top, oven, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, and cooking/dining ware

• Dining space • Family area with couch and love seat• Tub with shower facilities • Ironing board and iron • Satellite TV

(706) 791-4300Located behind Gordon’s Conference & Catering

IN THE HEART OF FORT GORDON

$75.00PER NIGHTEffective July 1, 2015

SERVICES OFFICE: (706) 793-0818 EXT 110

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FAMILY AND MWR | “NEED TO KNOW” DIRECTORY

FAMILY AND MWR ADMINISTRATIONDirectorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) .....................................706-791-4140 Bldg. 33720, Ste. 337, 307 Chamberlain Ave.Advertising Sales ..................................................706-791-3912 Bldg. 44401, 44th St., Ste. 149Commercial Sponsorship ...................................706-791-3912 Bldg. 44401, 44th St., Ste. 149FYI Editorial ............................................................706-791-6779 Bldg. 44401, 44th St., Ste. 149

For a complete list of DFMWR key personnel, visit www.fortgordon.com/staff

CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES

CHILD CAREChild Development Center (Main) ............706-791-2701/6761 Bldg. 45300, 45th St.

Child Development Center (East) .............706-791-8707/8507 Bldg. 290, East Hospital Rd.

Child Development Center (West) ......................706-791-0718 Bldg. 18407, 19th St.

Family Child Care ..........................................706-791-3993/4440 Bldg. 44401, 44th St.

CHILD RECREATIONSKIES Unlimited ............................................706-791-0718/1046 CDC West, Bldg. 18407, 19th St.

Youth Sports & Fitness ...........................................706-791-5104 Fort Gordon Teen Center, Bldg. 41503, Brainard Ave.

PARENT SUPPORTCYSS Parent Central Services ..................706-791-4455/4722 Bldg. 44401, 44th St.

School Liaison Services ...............................706-791-4168/7270 Bldg. 44401, 44th St.

SCHOOL SERVICESPre-K & Pre-K/Kindergarten After School Programs ............................706-791-1306/4790 Bldg. 45400, 46th St.

School-Age Services .....................................706-791-7575/6500 Bldg. 45410, 46th St.

Youth Services Middle School & Teen ................706-791-6500 Fort Gordon Teen Center, Bldg. 41503, Brainard Ave.

COMMUNITY

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICESArmy Community Services (ACS) .......................706-791-3579 ...................................................................................1-877-310-5741 Bldg. 33720, 307 Chamberlain Ave., Rm. 224, 155 & 172

Army Emergency Relief (AER) .............................706-791-8685

Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) ........................706-791-2820

Army Family Team Building (AFTB) ....................706-791-2820

Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) ...............................706-791-3880

Christmas House............................................706-791-1958/4767

Domestic Violence Hotline .......................706-791-STOP (7867)

Employment Readiness Program (ERP) ............706-791-7878

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) ............706-791-4872

Family Advocacy Program (FAP) ...............706-791-3648/6632

Family Outreach Center .........................................706-791-5220 Bldg. 33512, Rice Dr.

Financial Readiness ......................................706-791-1918/8586

Information and Referral Services ......................706-791-0792

Military OneSource ..............................................1-800-342-9647

Mobilization & Deployment Program ..................706-791-1958

Relocation Readiness ...................................706-791-4181/1922 Welcome Center: Darling Hall, Rm. 172 Lending Closet: Darling Hall, Rm. 172Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) ............706-791-8777

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) ....................706-787-1767

Swap & Assist Shop ................................................706-791-3579 Behind The Exchange, Bldg. 39101, 40th St.

AUTOMOTIVEGordon Car Care Auto Skills Center ..................706-791-2390 Bldg. 29300, 30th St.

RECREATIONFort Gordon Recreation .........................................706-791-4300 Bldg. 44401, 44th St., Ste. 170

RECYCLINGFort Gordon Recycling ...........................................706-791-7881 Bldg. 997, 10th St. and Chamberlain Ave.

LEISURE

ACTIVITIESGordon Lakes Golf Club ........................................706-791-2433 Bldg. 537, Range Rd.

Gordon Lanes Bowling Center .............................706-791-3446 Bldg. 33200, 3rd Ave.

Hilltop Riding Stable ..............................................706-791-4864 Bldg. 509, North Range Rd.

ENTERTAINMENTAlternate Escapes Recreation Center ................706-791-0785 Bldg. 25722, B St.

Bingo Palace .............................................................706-793-0003 Bldg. 15500, Corner of Lane Ave. & 15th St.

Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre .................................706-793-8552 Bldg. 32100, 3rd Ave.

Game Link Lounge ...................................................706-910-1212 at Alternate Escapes Recreation Center, Bldg. 25722, B St.

LIBRARYWoodworth Consolidated Library ........................706-791-7323 Bldg. 33500, Rice Rd.

OUTDOORFort Gordon Outdoor Recreation.........................706-791-5078 Bldg. 00445, Carter Rd.

Get Outdoors Gordon .............................................706-791-2132 at Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex, Bldg. 00445, Carter Rd.

Leitner Lake Recreation Complex .......................706-791-5078 MWR Lake Park Dr.


FAMILY AND MWR | “NEED TO KNOW” DIRECTORY

Pointes West Army Resort ....................................706-541-1057 6703 Washington Rd., Appling GA

SERVICE MEMBER SPECIFICBOSS Headquarters ...............................................706-791-3025 Brown Hall, Bldg. 19730, Barnes Ave.

Warrior Adventure Quest.......................................706-791-2132 at Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex, Bldg. 00445, Carter Rd.

TRAVELAladdin Travel ...........................................................706-771-0089 Bldg. 36200, 36th St.

Carlson Wagonlit Travel – Official Travel ..........706-798-0990 Rm. 117, Bldg. 33720, 307 Chamberlain Ave.

Fort Gordon Bus Station ........................................706-793-0026 Bldg. 36200, 36th St.

SPORTS & FITNESS

AQUATICSIndoor Pool ................................................................706-791-3034 Bldg. 21608, Brainard Ave.

Outdoor Pool & Spray Park ...................................706-791-8053 at The Courtyard, Bldg. 36710, Brainard Ave.

FITNESS CENTERSCyber Fitness Center (Gym 5) .............................706-791-7370 Bldg. 25713, 26th St.

Gordon Fitness Center ...........................................706-791-2647 Bldg. 29607, Barnes Ave.

Victory Fitness Center (Gym 3)...........................706-791-2864 Bldg. 25510, Brainard Ave.

Warrior Fitness Center (Gym 6) ..........................706-791-6872 Bldg. 21713, 21st St.

SPORTSSports, Fitness and Aquatics ...............................706-791-1142 Bldg. 24501, 25th St.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL/STORAGE

EQUIPMENTOutdoor Equipment Rentals..................................706-791-5078 at Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex, Bldg. 00445, Carter Rd.

Sports Equipment Rentals ....................................706-791-7857 Bldg. 24501, 25th St.

STORAGEGordon Storage .......................................................706-791-5241 Bldg. 29300, 30th St.

Pointes West Boat Storage ...................................706-541-1057 6703 Washington Rd., Appling GA

MISCELLANEOUSCommissary ..............................................................706-791-3718 Bldg. 37200, 3rd Ave. By-PassDwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center .............706-787-5811

The Exchange ............................................................706-793-7171 Bldg. 38200Fort Gordon & Community Credit Union.............706-793-0012 Bldg. 36305, Ave. of the States

Fort Gordon Housing Office .............706-791-5116/7067/9658

ID Card Section/DEERS Office .................706-791-1927/1930 Darling Hall, Bldg. 33720

IHG Army Hotels ......................................................706-790-3676

Military Police Station .................................706-791-4380/4537

NAF Civilian Personnel Office .............................706-791-6382

Post Information ......................................................706-791-0110

Public Affairs Office (PAO) ..................................706-791-4306 Bldg. 33720, Ste. 382, 307 Chamberlain Ave.

Veterinary Services.......................................706-787-7375/3815 Bldg. 500, Range Rd.

Welcome Center at Gate 1 ....................................706-791-3071

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