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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide
THANKSGIVING BUFFETS
LOOK AHEAD TO:JBLM tree lightingWinter reading programBreakfast with Santa
TURKEY TROT FUN RUN, WALK & SKATE
HANG OUT AT WARRIOR ZONE
FOCUSNOVEMBER 2015 • JBLMmwr.com
WINTER ADVENTURE GUIDE + Bella Donna adventures are back! page 16
Events to get you in the HOLIDAY SPIRIT
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FROM THE COVER Fall into winter fun The JBLM Outdoor Recreation program has everything you need to make this fall and winter fun. Check out the long-term adventure calendar on page 16. Plus, find details on special holiday events on the Food & fun pages.
CONTENTS6–11
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ADVENTURESDon’t miss the Winter Kick-Off event;
check out the winter adventure guide; Bella Donna adventures are back
FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT
Discover new children’s museum play program; get help with finding federal
jobs; opportunities for fundraisers; libraries provide fun events for everyone
FEELIN’ GOODTurkey Trot accepts runners, walkers & skaters; find out what’s new at Jensen
Family Health & Fitness Center
FOOD & FUNWe make Thanksgiving dinner easy; have
breakfast with Santa; order unique gifts; take out-of-towners to holiday events
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus • November 20154
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This month brings us the season of giving thanks, and there’s so much to be thankful for! From a delicious
Thanksgiving buffet to the annual Turkey Trot fun run, Family & MWR has the events to get you in the spirit.
For Turkey Day, choose between delicious buffet at the Club at McChord Field, as well as take-home meals from American Lake Conference Center (they’re ready for pick up prior to Thanksgiving, so you heat and set the table). Turn to page 6 for details and make your reservations today.
The annual Turkey Trot is Saturday, Nov. 21. Choose from the 5K fun run/walk, 10K run/trot and 10K skate and then register at JBLMmwr.com/races by noon Thursday, Nov. 12 for the best price and race T-shirt guarantee.
You’ll find myriad events and programs on the pages of this magazine. After you’ve attended an event or visited our facilities, I invite you to take a few minutes to share your feedback ice.disa.mil.
Give thanks for Family, friends & fun
JBLM
FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family & MWR
Director, Family & MWR William E. Harvey
Creative director Toby Bartley
Promotions director Kelly Wetzel
Editor & graphic designer Kimberly Rowe
Writer/graphic designer Patti Jeffrey
Contributors Jackie Kelly
Contributing photographers Allyn Benson, Ursula Buford, Tara Long, Lisa Merrill and Mary Jo Photography
Send submissions to [email protected]. For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Tyler Gierber at 253-966-2256.
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 Family & MWR, 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 endorse-ment. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.
Visit us at JBLMmwr.com or like us on Facebook at fb.com/JBLMFamilyMWR.
William E. HarveyDirector, Family & MWR at JBLM
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Food & fun
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McChord Club November Calendar • 700 Barnes Blvd • 253-982-5581/2795Wednesday, Nov. 18 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Club Member Appreciation Luncheon. Free for members; $5 for Family & guests Friday, Nov. 20 5–8 p.m. Members-only 2-for-1 Steak Night; $21.95 for two complete steak dinners Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grill; members only Wednesdays 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Globemaster Grill Hump Day: Burger, fries & soda. $5 for Club members; $6 for othersFriday 5–8 p.m. Dining room open for dinner; prime rib, salmon, chicken, shrimp, burgers & pasta
Let us provide the feast for you this Thanksgiving
so you can concentrate on enjoying your guests!
Order a complete Thanksgiving
dinner for up to 12 guests from American
Lake Conference Center’s kitchen! Place
your orders through Friday, Nov. 20 for:
• Meal No. 1 that feeds 6–8 guests,
including a roasted turkey or a glazed
half-ham, roasted root veggie and orzo
salad, gravy, cranberry sauce, corn-
bread dressing, green bean casserole
and a pumpkin or chocolate bourbon
pecan pie. The cost is $94.95 or about
$12 per guest.
• Meal No. 2 that feeds 8–12 guests,
including the above-listed sides and
condiments, plus a turkey and ham,
scalloped potato dish, pecan sweet
potato casserole and two pies. The cost
is $174.95 or about $15 per guest.
• Take-and-bake options that include
prepared, seasoned and panned un-
cooked menu items. Cooking and heat-
ing instructions are provided, along
with a food thermometer. Meal No. 1 is
$75.95 and Meal No. 2 is $149.95.
More dishes are available for an addi-
tional rate. Pick up Nov. 23–26 (by noon).
Call 253-964-1209/966-4998 for ordering
details or email [email protected].
American Lake Conference Center is at
Lewis North, 8085 NCO Beach Rd.
Don’t want to be in the kitchen at all?
Invite your Family and friends out to
Thanksgiving at the Club at McChord
Field’s feast Thursday, Nov. 26!
The buffet includes all your favorites
and so much more:
• Roasted turkey breast, gravy and
cranberry sauce.
• Carved baron of beef with au jus and
horseradish sauce.
• Maple-glazed salmon.
• Red-skinned garlic mashed potatoes.
• Sweet potato casserole.
• Green bean casserole.
• Roasted root vegetables.
• Chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce.
• Colorful fresh fruit display.
• Smoked salmon with herb cream
cheese and bagels.
• Assorted rolls and croissants.
• Caesar and Waldorf salads.
• Spring mix with walnut, pears, dried
cranberries and provolone salad.
• Pumpkin pie with whipped cream,
pecan pie, fruit cobbler and soft-serve
ice cream.
• Fruit punch, iced tea, coffee and tea.
The cost is $23.95 for ages 13 and older,
$8.95 for children ages 4–12 and free
for ages 3 and younger. Club members
receive a $2 discount per meal.
Reservations are required; call the Club
at 253-982-5581/2795. Seating is on the
hour from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sign up for Breakfast with Santa!Santa’s looking forward to having com-
pany for breakfast Saturday, Dec. 5! He
invites you and your Family to join him
for Breakfast with Santa at the Club at
McChord Field from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Enjoy a tasty breakfast, have your
photo taken with Santa and take home a
holiday craft with help from the Arts &
Crafts Center.
The cost is $13 for ages 10 and older,
$10 for ages 3–9 and free for ages 2 and
younger. Seating is limited; get your tick-
ets from the Club by Friday, Dec. 4.
Call 253-982-5581 for reservations.
Payments can be made by phone.
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.
Book your holiday party with usNeed a place on base for your holiday
party? Let us provide the space and the food!
Explore our many venues — the Bistro at Russell Landing, a party room at either Bowl Arena Lanes or Sounders Lanes, a private room at Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course, a banquet room at Eagles Pride Golf Course
or your choice of rooms at the Club at
McChord Field or American Lake Confer-
ence Center.
You can even book an indoor pavilion
(with a kitchen and fireplace) at McChord
Field’s Holiday Park (253-982-2206).
For venue details, menus, pricing and
photos, visit JBLMmwr.com under Food
and Entertainment.
Continued on page 11.
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Free Family bowling with junior league sign-ups
Bring the Family for free
bowling 10 a.m.–noon when
you sign up for a youth league or
bumper bowling (pee-wee league)
Saturday, Nov. 7 at 9:45 a.m.
Sounders Lanes is located at
737 Jackson Blvd. at McChord
Field. For more information, call
253-982-5954.
You can afford to golf!Golf season isn’t over — Novem-
ber’s a great time to take advantage
of significant savings at Whispering
Firs Golf Course:
• All veterans pay only $11 for green
fees Wednesday, Nov. 11 and receive
10 percent off in-stock regularly priced
pro shop items (excluding PING).
• Sundays after 11 a.m., pay for one
regularly priced green fee and get the
second half off (discount applies to
lesser valued item).
• Get in on the November daily special
that includes your green fee, a shared
cart and a $7 food voucher — all for
only $27.
Specials cannot be combined with
other specials and may not be used for
tournaments or outings.
Questions? Call the Whispering
Firs pro shop at 253-982-2124. Whis-
pering Firs is located at 895 Lincoln
Blvd. at McChord Field.
Sign up for Sounders Lanes’ monthly bowling tournament
Sounders Lanes’ Nine-Pin No-Tap
Saturday tournaments are still going
strong! Check in at noon and begin
play at 12:30. Sign up for the Nov. 14
tourney at the front counter or call
253-982-5954.
The next tournament is Dec. 12.
Sounders Lanes is at McChord
Field at 737 Jackson Blvd.
Enter golf tourneyKeep your game sharp! Enter
Whispering Firs’ individual stroke
play Tombstone/Turkey Shoot
tourney at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov.
14 at McChord Field. The cost is
$12 plus your green fee. For entry
details, call 253-982-2124.
Save with pro shops saleSave on golf merchandise at
Whispering Firs’ and Eagles Pride’s
annual holiday sale starting Friday,
Nov. 27 (excluding PING).
The more you spend, the more
chances you have to win when you
pull a candy cane off the tree! You
can even place special orders with
the sale price at Whispering Firs
through Friday, Dec. 4.
Also get a chance to win door
prizes while you sample free holi-
day treats. Call Whispering Firs at
253-982-2124 or Eagles Pride at
253-967-6522 for more details.
The $59 Fall/Winter Golf Pass keeps you in the game
Like to golf year-round at Eagles Pride
or Whispering Firs golf courses? Purchase
a $59 Fall/Winter Golf Pass!
The pass includes your first round of
golf with 50 percent off green fees seven
days a week for future rounds (excluding
Christmas Day, tournaments and spe-
cials). The pass is good through Feb. 29,
2016.
For more information, call Eagles
Pride at 253-967-6522 or Whis-
pering Firs at 253-982-2124.
Eagles Pride is located off I-5
Exit 116. Whispering Firs is at
895 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field.
Food & fun
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Hang out at the Warrior ZoneThe WZ’s the best place around to
watch all the NFL games — especially
Monday Night Football — while you en-
joy freshly made specials along with your
favorite drinks. Watch all the plays on
more than 50 large-screen TV monitors
across the building (and on the heated
outdoor covered patio), plus two extra-
giant screens! All Sunday games include
NFL Sunday Ticket, plus swag giveaways
throughout the day.
Blitz those Motor Pool Mondays with
Monday Night Football picks! Predict
who’ll win the next week’s games, get
the most predictions right and win ex-
clusive use of the private viewing room.
Overall picks winner receives his or her
favorite team’s NFL jersey (rules and
restrictions apply).
You have more reasons to make the
WZ your hangout on Saturdays — World
Championship Boxing Nov. 7, UFC Fight
Nights Nov. 7, 21 and 28, UFC 193 Nov. 14
at 7 p.m., fall eight-ball tourney Nov. 14
and HBO PPV boxing Nov. 21.
Get in on eight-ball tourneys with
prizes Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., BOSS live
trivia night with prizes Wednesdays at
7, Thursday Battle of the Zones at 6 and
Thursday NFL football, new nine-ball
tourneys Fridays at 5:30, trading card
game night Fridays at 9 (plus a TCG card
tourney), League of Legends tourneys
Saturdays at 2, anime viewing Saturdays
at 9 and Xbox tourneys Sundays at 6.
The WZ also features free adventure
movies in November during business
hours in the theater. Request your own
movies or watch the movie of the day!
For details on daily activities, visit
fb.com/JBLMWarriorZone.
The WZ’s on the corner of 17th and
D streets at Lewis North.
Continued on page 11.
The 56th Army Band performed at JBLM’s Tree Lighting Reception last year. They’ll be playing again at the reception this year; turn to page 11 for details.Ursula Buford
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Savor the Bistro’s lunch specialsCome on out and try the Bistro’s lunch-
time specials offered from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. weekdays. Here’s what’s cookin’:
Monday: Bavarian burger on a pret-zel roll with ham, sauerkraut and swiss cheese, $11.95.
Tuesday: turkey salad with apples, rad-ish, walnuts and carrots, $12.
Wednesday: squid ceviche on a fried tortilla, $10.95.
Thursday: French dip with choice of sides, $11.95.
Friday: crab melt with spring mix on a brioche bun with pepper aoli, $12.
The Bistro’s at the end of American Lake Avenue at Lewis North — follow the
signs to Russell Landing. For more infor-
mation, call 253-964-2813.
Warrior Zone treats you to savingsGet good food at a great price with
Warrior Zone November food specials:
• Get happy weekdays, 5–7 p.m. with $2
off a pitcher of your favorite draft beer
and $1 off a glass or bottle of beer.
• Order Monday Night Football specials:
a pulled pork sandwich for $5, six hot
wings for $6 or 12 for $12 with Korean
barbecue, garlic Parmesan or honey
mustard sauce; or a 12-inch bacon
cheeseburger pizza for $6.95.
• Wednesday nights’ trivia special is the
Nacho Supreme (with chili, onions,
olives, sour cream and salsa) for $5.
• Tournament Special: The first 10 people
to sign up for a tournament receive $2
off any food purchase.
• Get $1 off a muffin with the purchase
of a pumpkin or eggnog latte.
• The Saturday, Nov. 14 UFC patio buf-
fet features a chicken breast or Polish
sausage served with two sides: corn,
red-skinned potato salad, green beans
or baked macaroni.
• The Saturday, Nov. 21 HBO Boxing
patio buffet features barbecue ribs or
fish served with two sides: corn, rice,
beans or green salad.
The WZ is at 17th and D streets, Lewis
North. Call 253-477-5835.
Food specials, continued from page 7.
Stay active with fun-packed events, continued from page 9.
Arts & Crafts Center – – – Clip ‘n Save – – – November Coupons
Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field 1121 Barnes Blvd. • 253-982-6726
50% Off Picture Framing Class
(discount applies to instruction only)Limit one coupon per customer.
Valid only when presented in person. No photocopies accepted. No cash value.
Coupon is good Nov. 1–30, 2015.
Limit one coupon per customer. Valid only when presented in person.
No photocopies accepted. No cash value. Coupon is good Nov. 1–30, 2015.
Order 6 or more custom ornaments, get one free!
(doesn’t apply to set-up charges)
set, baby blanket and keepsake.
• Custom matting and framing your
Family photos or artwork.
The last day to order custom picture
framing and embroidery without a rush
fee is Wednesday, Dec. 9.
The last day to order custom engraving
without a rush fee is Wednesday, Dec. 16.
After Dec. 9, orders that are needed be-
fore Christmas incur a rush fee. Projects
ordered after Tuesday, Dec. 15 may not be
completed before Friday, Dec. 25.
The Arts & Crafts Center is located at
1121 Barnes Blvd. Call 253-982-6723
(for engraving and embroidery) and
253-967-6718 (for framing).
Attend tree lighting & receptionEnjoy Lewis Main’s annual tree light-
ing ceremony Thursday, Dec. 3 with a
free reception from 5–6:30 p.m. at the
MWR Fest Tent.
The ceremony begins at 4:30 in front of
Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center at
2022 Liggett Ave.
The free reception at 2200 Liggett Ave.
features crafts, face painting, refresh-
ments, the 56th Army Band and an-
nouncement of JBLM Treasure Hunt win-
ners. Bring your camera for Santa photos!
Enter online photo contestThe Army Digital Photography Con-
test is back and celebrates photographic
skill from active duty and other eligible
patrons. Enter your photographic work in
one of eight categories: animals, design
elements, digital darkroom, military life,
monochrome, nature/landscapes, people
and still life. Monetary prizes are award-
ed for the first, second and third place
winners in each category. Review the par-
ticipant guidelines for more information
on how to enter your photos Nov. 1–
Dec. 31 by visiting https://cloud.mwr.army.
mil/apptrac.
Time to order personalized gifts!Gift giving couldn’t be easier when you
place orders through the Arts & Crafts
Center at McChord Field!
Stop by and place your order for:
• Personalized wooden or porcelain
ornaments (use this month’s coupon!).
• Laser-engraved text or emblems on
your own glass tree ornaments.
• A photo-imprinted pillowcase, coffee
mug, puzzle, mouse pad, night light or
T-shirt.
• Custom embroidery or engraving on
your own Christmas stocking, towel
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Entertain visiting Family and friends with holiday
delights provided by the North-west Adventure Center and Leisure Travel Services!
Enjoy ChristkindlmarktTravel to Leavenworth Saturday,
Nov. 28 or Sunday, Nov. 29 with the NAC
for a Bavarian-style Christmas market.
Enjoy entertainment, crafts, a lantern
parade, Santa Claus, Christkind (Golden
Angel) and St. Nicholas.
Depart from the NAC at 9 a.m. or
McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited
at 9:15. The transportation cost for ages
13 and older is $55; ages 4–12 is $30 and
ages 3 and younger is $5; registration is
required at JBLMmwrRegistration.com.
Sign up now for Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival
Want to see an entire town lit up with
holiday lights? Sit back and relax while
you go on a trip over the mountains to
the Bavarian town of Leavenworth for
the annual Christmas Lighting Festival
and ceremony. Explore different shops
and boutiques, buy roasted chestnuts, try
downhill sledding in the park and listen
to music throughout the day. Gather
around the pavilion at the end of the day
to watch as thousands of colored lights
turn this town into a winter wonderland,
and visit with St. Nicholas, Santa and
Father Christmas.
Choose from several trips leaving at
different times, days and locations:The Northwest Adventure Center
offers Family-friendly rides Sundays, Dec. 6 and 20 and Saturday, Dec. 12. Depart from the NAC at Lewis North at 10 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adven-tures Unlimited at 10:15. The trans-portation cost for ages 13 and older is $55; ages 4–12 is $30 and ages 3 and younger is $5. You’ll be in town about five hours, and the roundtrip ride is about six hours. Registration is required at JBLMmwrRegistration.com. For more information, call 253-967-6263.
Leisure Travel Services offers a deluxe motorcoach ride from their place at Lewis Main Saturdays, Dec. 12 and 19. You’ll leave at 7:30 a.m., in plenty of time to catch the opening parade at noon. The
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return trip drops you off by 9:30–10
p.m. The trip costs $47.50 per person for
ages 5 and older. (Children ages 4 and
younger aren’t recommended due to the
14-hour day.) Preregistration is required.
Sign up by calling LTS at 253-967-3085 or
stopping by 2272 Liggett Ave.
Take a trip to Snowflake LaneLet the NAC take you to Snowflake
Lane at the Bellevue Collection, a magi-
cal evening for the entire Family Sun-
day, Dec. 6. The spectacle includes live
toy Soldier drummers, music, animated
snow characters and glittering lights sur-
rounded by falling snow along Bellevue
Way. Enjoy music performances and the
Little Princess Court meet-and-greet with
photos. Depart from the NAC at 5 p.m. or
Adventures Unlimited at 5:15.
The cost per person is $35. Registration
is required at JBLMmwrRegistration.com.
Take part in the Christmas Ship festival
The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship
festival has been a Pacific Northwest
tradition since 1949. Join others Sunday,
Dec. 13 for the drive to the ship and
spend the evening listening to a live
choir onboard.
You’ll depart from the NAC at 4 p.m.
(reasonable accommodations can be
made for individuals with special needs).
The cost is $60 for adults, $40 for ages
4–12 and $20 for ages 0–3. Registration
is required before Wednesday, Dec. 9 at
JBLMmwrRegistration.com.
If you want to go on your own, buy
your Argosy Cruise tickets online. See
more information at JBLMmwr.com/
leisure_travel or call LTS at 253-967-3085.
Go Christmas caroling aboard a pontoon on American Lake
Saturday, Dec. 19, enjoy an evening
of Christmas caroling on one of two
decorated pontoon boats taking off from
Russell Landing Marina at Lewis North.
Hot chocolate and snacks will be provid-
ed; purchase an optional steak dinner for
an extra $20. Arrive at Russell Landing
for the steak dinner at 6 p.m. or for the
caroling at 7.
Registration is required before Wednes-
day, Dec. 16. Only 20 spots are available,
so sign up fast! The cost per person is $15
for the pontoon boat ride and caroling,
and $35 if you opt for a steak dinner.
Buy discount tickets to events & festivals
Want to see more holiday events or
regular attractions? Leisure Travel Ser-
vices offers you discounts!
Purchase discount movie tickets and
a Seattle CityPass to the Space Needle,
Seattle Aquarium, Argosy Cruises hour-
long harbor tour, choice of Pacific Science
Center or the Chihuly Garden and Glass
Museum, and the choice of Experience
Music Project Museum or Woodland
Park Zoo. Also ask about complimentary
Waves of Honor tickets to SeaWorld Parks
and the Military Salute discount to Walt
Disney World.
LTS also serves as a TicketMaster outlet
with a twist — no service fee! Buy tickets
to live concerts and cultural events at
theaters, museums and art galleries.
Find more discounts online at
JBLMmwr.com under Leisure Travel Ser-
vices (click on the price list).
Receive military discount tickets to
holiday events by presenting your ID at
the gate or purchasing discounts directly
online (search these events online for
discount details):
• Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad’s Santa
Express.
• Military nights at Point Defiance’s
Zoolights Mondays, Nov. 30, Dec. 7
and Dec. 14 (plus gift shop discounts).
• Spanaway’s Fantasy Lights (online dis-
count coupons, plus half-price nights).
Call 253-967-3085 for details on get-
ting discounts to other holiday events, or
drop by LTS at 2272 Liggett Ave. at Lewis
Main (inside Bowl Arena Lanes).
courtesy of Lisa Merrill
This issue only! Hang onto the special pull-out section packed with winter trips on pages 15–16.
Regular outdoor rec-reation program trip descriptions start on page 18.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus • November 201514
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GET OUTSIDEwith the Outdoor Recreation program
Turn the page for an adventure calendar that will get you excited for opportunities fall and winter in the Pacific Northwest bring!
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus • November 201516
Adventures
Outdoor adventure Date Trip cost
Winter kick-off Tuesday, Nov. 10 FREE
Bella Donna hike Twin Falls Saturday, Nov. 14 $40
Woodland pedals & pints Saturday, Nov. 14 $55
Ape Cave adventure Sunday, Nov. 15 $45
Intro to stand-up paddleboarding Sunday, Nov. 15 $25–35
Sea kayak skills class Tuesday, Nov. 17 $25
Hike Wallace Falls Saturday, Nov. 21 $40
Winter safety clinic (beginner) Saturday, Nov. 21 FREE
Bella Donna Shop Victoria, B.C. Sunday, Nov. 22 $55–110
Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market Sunday, Nov. 22 $30–50
Christkindlmarkt in Leavenworth Saturday, Nov. 28 $5–55
Shop Portland Saturday, Nov. 28 $60
Christkindlmarkt in Leavenworth Sunday, Nov. 29 $5–55
Hike Little Si Sunday, Nov. 29 $40
Intro to single-track mountain biking Saturday, Dec. 5 $35
Winter safety clinic (intermediate) Saturday, Dec. 5 FREE
Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival Sunday, Dec. 6 $5–55
Snowflake Lane Sunday, Dec. 6 $35
Bald eagle float trip Saturday, Dec. 12 $55
Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival Saturday, Dec. 12 $5–55
Christmas cruise ship Sunday, Dec. 13 $20–60
Military Appreciation Day Stevens Pass Sunday, Dec. 13 $60
Shop Seattle outlets Sunday, Dec. 13 $35
Sea kayak skills class Tuesday, Dec. 15 $25
American Lake Christmas caroling Saturday, Dec. 19 $15–35
Night photography class Saturday, Dec. 19 $45
Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival Sunday, Dec. 20 $55
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Sunday, Dec. 20 $65
Mountain Day White Pass Sunday, Dec. 27 $115
Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market Sunday, Dec. 27 $40
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday, Dec. 27 $35
Family snowshoe Gold Creek Saturday, Jan. 2 $35
Bella Donna intro to mountain biking Jan. 3 $35
Bald eagle float trip Saturday, Jan. 9 $55
Ski-n-snowboard at Mission Ridge Saturday, Jan. 9 $70
Bella Donna snowshoe or hike Paradise Sunday, Jan. 10 $45
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday, Jan. 10 $170
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Wednesday, Jan. 13 $45
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Friday, Jan. 15 $40
Bella Donna bald eagle float Saturday, Jan. 16 $55
Bavarian Ice Fest Sunday, Jan. 17 $55
Snow tubing Sunday, Jan. 17 $35
Bella Donna sea kayak skills class Tuesday, Jan. 19 $25
Military Appreciation Day Stevens Pass Friday, Jan. 22 $60
Ski White Pass Saturday, Jan. 23 $115
Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market Sunday, Jan. 24 $40
Plan your awesome outdoor adventures from fall through winter and into spring with this handy trip list! Trip gear and transportation are included. In some cases, volunteer opportunities are available; lunch and souvenir cup is an optional add-in for some trips. Details and registration are available at JBLMmwrRegistration.com.
Adventure trips at a glance
Explore the outdoors in a comfortable environment on these ladies-only Bella Donna trips; $35–$110.• Hike Twin Falls.• Shop Victoria, B.C.• Intro to mountain biking.• Snowshoe Paradise.• Bald eagle float.
Get in the holiday spirit with these trips; $5–$60.• Christkindlmarkt in Leavenworth.• Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival.• Snowflake Lane.• Christmas cruise ship.• American Lake Christmas caroling.
Experience the Pacific Northwest with different tours; $15–$110.• Pedals & pints.• Waterfall tour.• Ape Cave adventure.• Christmas cruise ship.• Explore Victoria, B.C.• Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market.• Pike Place Market.
Ski or snowboard down the slopes or trek on the snowshoe trails for various mountain days; $20–$115.• Mission Ridge.• Crystal Mountain.• White Pass.
Trek on snow-covered trails with snowshoe adventures; $35–$55.• Paradise.• Gold Creek Family event.• Reflection Lake.
Hit the trails for a bike ride; $35–$55.• Intro to mountain biking.
Plus, there’s more:• Winter survival camping.• Snow tubing.• Winter safety clinics.• Sea kayak skills class.• Hikes.• Stand-up paddleboarding.
• Moonlight snowshoe.• Snow tubing.• Sea kayak skills class.• Mountain Day at Stevens Pass.• Pedals & pints.
• Shop Portland.• Chocolate & wine tour.• Bavarian Ice Fest.• Snowflake Lane.
• Stevens Pass.• The Summit at Snoqualmie.
• Moonlight snowshoe.• Hurricane Ridge.
• Pedals & pints.
• Photography.• Fishing.• Snowmobiling.• ATV skills.• Bungee jump/zipline.
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Outdoor adventure Date Trip cost
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday, Jan. 24 $45
Night ski-n-snowboard at The Summit Friday, Jan. 29 $45
Bella Donna moonlight Gold Creek Pond Saturday, Jan. 30 $40
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday, Jan. 31 $170
Snow tubing Sunday, Jan. 31 $35
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Thursday, Feb. 4 $45
Winter survival camping trip Feb. 6–7 $85
Mountain Day White Pass Saturday, Feb. 6 $115
Family snowshoe Gold Creek Sunday, Feb. 7 $35
Ski-n-snowboard at Mission Ridge Sunday, Feb. 7 $70
Bella Donna snow tubing Saturday, Feb. 13 $35
Red wine and chocolate tour Sunday, Feb. 14 $80
Sea kayak skills class Tuesday, Feb. 16 $25
Military Appreciation Day at Stevens Pass Friday, Feb. 19 $60
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday, Feb. 20 $40
Explore Victoria, B.C. Sunday, Feb. 21 $110
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday, Feb. 21 $170
Snow tubing Saturday, Feb. 27 $35
Ski-n-snowboard at Mission Ridge Sunday, Feb. 28 $70
Snowshoe or hike Reflection Lake Sunday, Feb. 28 $45
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday, March 4 $45
Winter survival camping trip March 5–6 $85
Snowshoe or hike Hurricane Ridge Sunday, March 6 $65
Bella Donna Mountain day Stevens Pass Saturday, March 12 $60
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday, March 13 $35
Snowshoe or hike Paradise Sunday, March 13 $45
Waterfall tour Sunday, March 13 $65
Sea kayak skills class Tuesday, March 15 $25
Military Appreciation Day at Stevens Pass Friday, March 18 $60
Bella Donna pedals & pints Saturday, March 19 $55
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday, March 20 $170
Snowshoe or hike Reflection Lake Sunday, March 20 $45
Bungee jump or zip line Saturday, March 26 $135
Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks Sunday, March 27 $45
Westport bottom fishing Sunday, March 27 $135
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Friday, April 1 $45
Explore Victoria, B.C. Saturday, April 2 $110
Military Appreciation Day at Stevens Pass Saturday, April 2 $60
ATV RiderCourse™ Sunday, April 3 $35
Snowshoe or hike Paradise Sunday, April 3 $45
Taste of Leavenworth Sunday, April 3 $85
Winter survival camping trip April 9–10 $85
Mountain day at White Pass Saturday, April 9 $115
Bike through the Skagit Tulips Sunday, April 10 $60
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Sunday, April 10 $45
Sea kayak skills class Tuesday, April 19 $25
• New trips make up 30% of the six-month adventure calendar!
• Sign up is easy — go to JBLMmwrRegistration.com.
• You can volunteer and save money!
• Create your own trip with NAC adventure guides!
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aving grown up in a small town in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, Alisha adopted an adventurous lifestyle at a young age. The minute she was able to travel the world, she dove in head first. After traveling during school and graduating from Western Wash-ington University with a BA in Therapeutic Recreation, she moved to Germany to support the U.S. Army with various forms of post-deploy-ment adventure-based therapy. She rock-climbed, kayaked, hiked, mountain biked, and most importantly, skied her way across the Alps and as many places in Europe that she could. She spent seasons in Utah working with at-risk youth in wilderness therapy programs, living in her car and climbing every route she could find. For four years, she taught all levels of alpine skiing in many different states and countries and spent time at a Therapeutic Boarding School in Idaho as the ad-venture education counselor. Life took her to southeast Asia where she was climbing on routes overlooking picturesque beaches, kayaking down hidden rivers and doing yoga in huts. Throughout her moves,
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meet the newest adventure expertWelcome Alisha to the Outdoor Recreation program team of adventure guides
she became a PSIA Level 2 Ski Instructor, Level 2 ACA Kayak Instructor, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Wil-derness First Responder and a registered yoga teacher. She currently leads international GAP year cultural integration programs with students across southeast Asia for Carpe Diem Education and outdoor trips for military personnel across the PNW, to include Bella Donna adventures.
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Nov. 10Northwest
Adventure Center
WINTER KICKOFF EXPO
Pick up your Adventure Programs Winter Trip Calendar • Talk with reps from local ski resorts & Washington State Parks
winter program • Get info from winter safety clinics • Enter to win door prizes • Enjoy free brats • Beer garden (age 21+ w/ID)
FREE ski waxing, 1st-come, 1st-served!Bring in your skis/snowboards for tune-ups
Check us out at fb.com/SeeYouOutsideJBLM. Call 253-967-6263 for more information. The NAC is at 8050 NCO Beach Rd, Lewis North.
11AM-7PM
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he Outdoor Recreation program is excited to announce the return of Bella Donna adventure trips! Lead by Alisha, the women’s-only trips get you
outside on fun adventures in an environment free of intimidation. Grab your best
friend and explore the great outdoors on a Bella Donna trip (and learn more about
Alisha on page 17)! Plus, the ODR program is hitting the slopes for the first time this
season — check out the trip descriptions on the following pages and then sign up at
JBLMmwrRegistration.com.
Bella Donna adventures are back!
Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount
St. Helens to explore the largest continu-
ous lava tube in the Western Hemisphere
Sunday, Nov. 15. We’ll travel deep into
the underside of a 2,000-year-old lava
flow to scramble under and climb over
volcanic formations. In this subter-
ranean environment, the average year-
round temperature remains a constant
45 degrees, so dress warmly. Difficulty:
easy; distance: 3 miles; elevation gain:
250 feet. Minimum age: 12. Depart from
the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 8 a.m. ($45)
Bald eagle float trip Many people will
never get to see the majestic bald eagle in
its natural habitat, but on this Saturday,
Dec. 12 trip, we could view up to 200 on
this one trip! We’ll float down the docile
Skagit River in a large, stable raft among
one of the largest concentrations of bald
eagles in the Lower 48. Depart from the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 7 a.m. ($55; add $25 for a souve-
nir cup and lunch)
Bella Donna hike Twin Falls Join us for a
women’s-only four-mile round-trip hike
through the lush forests of Twin Falls
State Park Saturday, Nov. 14. Great for wa-
terfall lovers, the highlights of this hike
are two waterfall-viewing platforms. The
upper viewing area is a bridge spanning
the South Fork Snoqualmie River, which
offers great views of the pretty stair-step
Upper Twin Falls. Then you hike down
the trail to check out the awesome views
of the 150-foot cascade of the Lower Twin
Falls. Be sure to bring your camera, lunch
and plenty of water. Difficulty: beginner;
distance: 2.5 miles; time: 2–2.5 hours.
Depart from the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. or Mc-
Chord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at
8:15. ($40)
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Bella Donna shop Victoria, B.C. Hop on
the ferry and spend the day exploring
Victoria, B.C., by foot or bike Sunday,
Nov. 22. This women’s-only trip will
meet your shopping needs. Downtown
Victoria has everything from antique
stores to artisan chocolate shops to
explore. Plus, you can also stop in at the
Royal B.C. Museum or watch a thrilling
IMAX film. The trip fee includes walk-on
round-trip ferry ticket and transportation
to and from Port Angeles. Depart from
the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 4:30 a.m. or McChord Field’s
Adventures Unlimited at 4:45. Preregistra-
tion is required before Wednesday, Nov. 18
at 5 p.m. A passport is required. ($110;
ages 5–11: $85; ages 0–4: $55)
Christkindlmarkt in Leavenworth Travel
to Leavenworth with the Outdoor Recre-
ation program Saturday, Nov. 28 or Sun-
day, Nov. 29 for a Bavarian style Christ-
mas Market. There will be entertainment,
crafts, a lantern parade, Santa Claus,
Christkind and St. Nicholas. Depart from
the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 9 a.m. or McChord Field’s Ad-
ventures Unlimited at 9:15. ($55)
Christmas ship cruise The Argosy
Cruises Christmas Ship festival is a holi-
day celebration that has been a Pacific
Northwest tradition since 1949. Experi-
ence it with the Outdoor Recreation pro-
gram Sunday, Dec. 13. Choirs onboard
sing, all broadcast via state-of-the-art
speaker system. On shore, thousands of
people gather around roaring bonfires
anticipating the arrival of the Christmas
ship. Preregistration is required before
Wednesday, Dec. 9. Depart from the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 4 p.m. ($60; ages 4–12: $40;
ages 0–3: $20)
Hike Little Si Join us Sunday, Nov. 29 for
a five-mile hike to the top of the 1,600-
foot peak of Little Si. Follow the easy-to-
moderate trail through the lush forest
and massive rock faces to a spectacular
view of the upper Snoqualmie Valley.
Difficulty: easy; distance: 5 miles; eleva-
tion gain: 1,200 feet; time: 2.5–3 hours.
Minimum age: 12. Depart from the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s
Adventures Unlimited at 8:15. ($40)
Hike Wallace Falls This Saturday, Nov. 21
hike is great for beginners and experienced
hikers alike! The first stop on this 3–5
mile round-trip central Cascades trip is
the middle falls, which holds the best
views of the trip and photo opportuni-
ties at three different sections. With only
1,000 feet of elevation gain, the pictures
are worth the effort. If you crave a little
more activity, hike to the upper falls —
a steep 500 feet, the climb’s worth it!
The bird’s-eye view of the falls and the
panoramic views of the Central Cascades
are something to behold. Difficulty:
easy–moderate; distance: 3–5 miles;
elevation gain: 1,000–1,500 feet; Time:
2.5–3 hours. Minimum age: 10. Depart
from the Northwest Adventure Center at
Lewis North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s
Adventures Unlimited at 8:15. ($40)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If you’ve always wanted to try
mountain biking, this Saturday, Dec. 5
trip for you! Learn the basics of mountain
biking and work on your newfound skills.
Difficulty: easy; distance: 5–6 miles; ride
time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 12. Depart
from the Northwest Adventure Center at
Lewis North at 8:30 a.m. ($35)
Intro to stand-up paddleboarding Learn
the ins and outs of stand-up paddleboard-
ing in a safe environment. Head to Amer-
ican Lake with us Sunday, Nov. 15. We
use very forgiving inflatable boards from
NRS. Children younger than 12 must be
on a board with an adult. Depart from
the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 9 a.m. ($35; ages 3–12: $25)
Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival Head over the mountains Sunday, Dec. 6
or Saturday, Dec. 12 to the Bavarian town
of Leavenworth for the annual Christ-
mas lighting ceremony. Visit with Santa,
Father Christmas or Saint Nicholas while
exploring the different shops and bou-
tiques. Gather around the pavilion at the
end of the day to watch as thousands of
colored lights turn the town into a winter
wonderland. Time in town: 5 hours. Trip
fee includes transportation only. Depart
from the Northwest Adventure Center at
Lewis North at 10 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 10:15. ($55; ages
4–12: $30; ages 0–3: $5)
Military Appreciation Day at Stevens Pass Head north for the fantastic snow at Ste-
vens Pass for great deals at their military
appreciation day, Sunday, Dec. 13! If you
want to ski, snowboard or snowshoe,
you’re in luck. The trip fee includes ski/
board, boots, bindings and transporta-
tion. If you prefer to snowshoe, the fee
includes snowshoe, trekking pole and
guide. Depart from Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 6 a.m. or Mc-
Chord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at
6:15. ($60 for ski/board; $50 for snow-
shoe; $40 transportation only)
Sea kayak skills class The Outdoor Rec-
reation program offers five levels of our
two-hour kayak skills class.
• Level one: proper paddling techniques
and how to buddy-rescue.
• Level two: edging maneuvers and self-
rescue.
• Level three: recovery techniques and
muscle memory exercises for the roll.
• Level four: multiday kayak trip prep
and t-rescue.
• Level five: the roll.
The next class is Tuesday, Nov. 17. You
may start at any time and master as
many of the levels as you’d like! Meet
at Kimbro Pool inside McVeigh Sports
& Fitness Center at 7:30 p.m. Minimum
age: 12 ($25)
Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place MarketVisit two local favorites Sunday, Nov. 22.
The aquarium is filled with local exhibits
and many things to see and touch. Pike
Adventures
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Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Winter Kick-off Event Tuesday, Nov. 10 FREE!
Bella Donna hike Twin Falls Saturday, Nov. 14 $40
Woodland pedals & pints Saturday, Nov. 14 $55 Minimum age: 21
Ape Cave adventures Sunday, Nov. 15 $45 Minimum age: 12
Intro to stand-up paddleboarding Sunday, Nov. 15 $35 Ages 3–12: $25
Sea kayak skills class Tuesday, Nov. 17 $25 Minimum age: 12
Hike Wallace Falls Saturday, Nov. 21 $40 Minimum age: 10
Winter safety clinic (beginner) Saturday, Nov. 21 FREE!
Bella Donna shop Victoria, B.C. Sunday, Nov. 22 $110 Ages 5–11: $85; ages 0–4: $55
Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market Sunday, Nov. 22 $50 Ages 4–12: $40; ages 0–3: $30
Christkindlmarkt in Leavenworth Saturday, Nov. 28 $55 Ages 4–12: $30; ages 0–3: $5
Shop Portland Saturday, Nov. 28 $60
Christkindlmarkt in Leavenworth Sunday, Nov. 29 $55 Ages 4–12: $30; ages 0–3: $5
Hike Little Si Sunday, Nov. 29 $40 Minimum age: 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Saturday, Dec. 5 $35 Minimum age: 12
Winter safety clinic (intermediate) Saturday, Dec. 5 FREE!
Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Fest Sunday, Dec. 6 $55 Ages 4–12: $30; ages 0–3: $5
Snowflake Lane Sunday, Dec. 6 $35
Bald eagle float Saturday, Dec. 12 $55
Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Fest Saturday, Dec. 12 $55 Ages 4–12: $30; ages 0–3: $5
Christmas ship cruise Sunday, Dec. 13 $60 Ages 4–12: $40; ages 0–3: $20
Military Appreciation at Stevens Pass Sunday, Dec. 13 $60 $50 for snowshoe; $40 transport only
Shop Seattle outlets Sunday, Dec. 13 $35
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule are subject to change without notice. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated. Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistration.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration. Group rates and private trips are available; call for details. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area. For more information, call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwr.com.
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides Add $20 for meal & souvenir cup
Place Market has an assortment of unique
shops to explore. Depart from the North-
west Adventure Center at Lewis North at
9:30 am. The trip fee includes aquarium
admission. ($50; ages 4–12: $40; ages 0–3:
$30)
Shop Portland Head across the state line
to shop in Portland Saturday, Nov. 28.
We’ll make stops at IKEA, Columbia
Gorge Premium Outlets and downtown
Portland, where we’ll have dinner before
heading home. Don’t worry about driv-
ing, parking or storage — we’ll take care
of all of it! We know you love to shop, so
we’ll have a trailer to bring it all home.
The trip fee is transportation only. Depart
from the Northwest Adventure Center at
Lewis North at 8 a.m. ($60)
Shop Seattle outlets Bargain hunters will
love this Sunday, Dec. 13 opportunity to
cross off items from their holiday shop-
ping lists. Spend a day shopping at the
Seattle Premium Outlet Mall in Marys-
ville. Stores include Arc’teryx | Salomon,
Coach, The North Face and Oakley Vault.
If you get tired of shopping, a short walk
brings you to Tulalip Resort Casino. The
trip fee includes round-trip transporta-
tion only. Depart from the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m.
or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited
at 9:15. ($35)
Snowflake Lane Don’t miss Snowflake
Lane at the Bellevue Collection, a magi-
cal evening performance for the entire
Family. Join us Sunday, Dec. 6 for this
holiday spectacle with live toy Soldier
drummers, music, animated snow charac-
ters and glittering lights surrounded by
falling snow along Bellevue Way. Enjoy
music performances and the Little Prin-
cess Court meet-and-greet with photos.
Depart from the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 5 p.m. or Mc-
Chord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at
5:15. ($35)
Winter Kick-off Event Join the ODR
Recreation program Tuesday, Nov. 10 at
the Northwest Adventure Center and get
yourself ready for winter! There will be
clinics on car safety kits, how to put chains
on and what to wear outside in the winter.
Plus, there will be representatives from all
the ski resorts in the area, and you can
drop off your skis or snowboards to get
a tune up. We’ll also have door prizes, beer
and brats (for purchase while supplies last).
The event is from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. For
details, call 253-967-6263 or email
[email protected]. (FREE!)
Winter Safety Clinic Come to the
Northwest Adventure Center for a two-
part Winter Safety Clinic — Saturdays,
Nov. 21 and Dec. 5. The Nov. 21 begin-
ner clinic focuses on what to have in
your car, how to chain up your car or
truck, what not to wear when in the
outdoors and other various tips and tricks
we’ve learned along the way. The Dec. 5
intermediate clinic focuses on what the
backcountry enthusiast needs to know to
survive a Pacific Northwest Winter. Both
workshops have limited space and meet at
the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 10 a.m. (FREE!)
Woodland pedals & pints Head to Wood-
inville Saturday, Nov. 14 to bike along the
Sammamish River Trail to Marymoor Park
and back. We’ll finish this excursion with
a tour of the famous Redhook Brewery and
dinner at the Forecaster Pub. The trip fee
includes the Redhook Tour; food is on your
own. Difficulty: beginner-intermediate;
distance: 12.5 miles. Minimum age: 21. De-
part from the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 11 a.m. ($55)
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EARLY registrationRegister by noon Thursday, Nov. 12 to guarantee race T-shirt size (and access pass, if needed)
LATE registrationRegister 12:01 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12–Wednesday, Nov. 18 (T-shirt size not guaranteed)
DAY-OF-RACE registrationRace-day registration fees (T-shirt not guaranteed)
Participants with DOD ID 5K: $1510K/inline: $25
5K: $2010K/inline: $30
5K: $3010K/inline: $40
Participants with no DOD ID 5K: $2510K/inline: $35
5K: $3010K/inline: $40
5K: $4010K/inline: $50
Turkey Trot — Register early for the best prices: JBLMmwr.com/races
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Don’t miss the Turkey Trot — walk, run or skate!
Start off the season of giving thanks
with a fun run/inline skate! Join us Satur-
day, Nov. 21 for the annual JBLM Turkey
Trot! Choose from the 5K fun run/walk,
10K run/trot (no walkers on the 10K run
please) and 10K skate and then register at
JBLMmwr.com/races.
The race starts at 10 a.m. at the MWR
Fest Tent at Lewis Main, adjacent to Bowl
Arena Lanes off Liggett Avenue. Event day
schedule of events:
• 8:30–9:45 a.m., packet pickup.
• 9:50 a.m., pre-race briefing.
• 10 a.m., 10K race begins.
• 10:05 a.m., 5K race begins.
Door prizes include a chance to win
one of five themed turkey baskets and
one of 15 turkeys. For best pricing and
to guarantee a long-sleeved race T-shirt
in your requested size, register by noon
Thursday, Nov. 12 at JBLMmwr.com/races.
For pricing, see the chart at lower left or
visit JBLMmwr.com/races.
For more information or registration
issues, call 253-967-4768.
You want it? We’ve got it at Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center
If you’re looking for free classes, the
expertise of a fitness trainer and state-of-
the-art equipment, look no further than
JBLM sports and fitness centers. Each
month, we’ll put the spotlight on the one
of our gyms, sharing with you the pro-
grams, services and equipment available
to you — for free!
Free instructional classes include
indoor cycling, body sculpting, yoga and
Zumba. TRX Rip & TRX Suspension
Training is a workout that welcomes all
and challenges your entire body! TRX Fit
Seniors focuses on balance and flexibility!
See the fitness class schedule below for
information and stay tuned to fb.com/
JBLMsportsFitnessAndAquatics for the
latest.
Fitness trainers are available to help
you with your fitness goals or needs. For
more information, call 253-967-5975.
For cardio and strength training,
Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center
has treadmills, ellipticals, upright and
recumbent bikes, stair climbers, rowing
machines, Jacob’s ladder and a variety
of Life Fitness Strength circuit equip-
ment.
Jensen is also home to the Armed
Forces Wellness Center. Microfit Fitness
Assessment and screening is required
prior to utilizing this service. Set up your
appointment by calling 253-966-3757.
Want to fit in a run but don’t want to
run in the rain or cooling temperatures?
Use our indoor track to run or walk!
Reach one mile by completing 10 laps.
Fit in your workout even if the class
schedule doesn’t work for you. Check
out instructional DVDs, available at
the front desk and get a class-style work-
out in the facility whenever it works for
you!
JENSEN FAMILY HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER CLASS SCHEDULE
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
6:45 a.m. Warrior Performance Triad(aerobics room)
Power Yoga(aerobics room) 75 min
Indoor Cycling(spin room)
9 a.m. Indoor Cycling(spin room)
Intervals/Sculpting(aerobics room)
Indoor Cycling(spin room)
Intervals/Sculpting(aerobics room)
Intervals/Sculpting(aerobics room)
10 a.m. Zumba(aerobics room)
Yoga (aerobics room)
MixxedFit(aerobics room)
Yoga (aerobics room)
Zumba(aerobics room)
11:30 a.m. Total Body Sculpt(aerobics room)
Zumba Toning(aerobics room)
Step(aerobics room)
Zumba(aerobics room)
Total Body Sculpt(aerobics room)
3:30 p.m. Wellbeats: Indoor Cycling (aerobics room)
Wellbeats: Indoor Cycling (aerobics room)
4:30 p.m. CIZE!(aerobics room)
Belly Dance Fitness(aerobics room)
Zumba(aerobics room)
5:30 p.m. Cardio Kickboxing(aerobics room)
Zumba(aerobics room)
Total Body Shock(aerobics room)
Yoga (aerobics room)
Zumba(aerobics room)
2022 Liggett Ave at Lewis Main, 253-967-5975 Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–7 p.m., DONSA 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday/Sunday/Hol ClosedSchedule is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date schedule, visit fb.com/JBLMsportsFitnessAndAquatics or call the facility.
Fitness is fun with Turkey Trot, free classes
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Family & the homefront
Fall fun for all with CYS Services
play to learnJoin Children’s Museum of Tacoma at JBLM for free program
Play to Learn, a free program with the
Children’s Museum of Tacoma, brings the
fun to your neighborhood!
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents,
grandparents, friends, Family and neigh-
bors and includes themed curriculum to
encourage individual play. You’re invited
to stop in for activities, songs and group
circle time that children and adults will
enjoy together.
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone,
10–11:30 a.m. and at Raindrops & Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center, 1:30–
3 p.m. on the following Wednesdays:
• Nov. 4 and 18.
• Dec. 2 and 9.
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field, 841 Fairway Rd. (off Lincoln Boule-
vard). Raindrops & Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave. at Lewis North.
teens turn up for youth sponsorship Tours & trips for newcomer teens
CYSS School Support Services and AFCS
Relocation Readiness Program cohost
“Teens Turn Up for Youth Sponsorship.”
These monthly events for youth/teens
new to JBLM include a tour of JBLM and
Lakewood Towne Center and an activity.
The next event is bowling and a movie
Saturday, Nov. 14.
To reserve a spot for the teen tour or
for more information, call Parent Central
Services at 253-966-CYSS.
the ‘skies’ the limitDancing, tumbling & boxing fun
SKIESUnlimited offers dance, gym-
nastics, boxing and more! Classes also
include karate and piano. Available for all
ages, interests and ability levels, SKIESUn-
limited classes are great after-school activ-
ity options! Plus, there are classes — such
as Parent and Me Gymnastics — during
the day for youngsters. SKIES classes are
great ways to learn something new, make
friends and have fun!
Enrollment is on a monthly basis. On-
line enrollment runs from the first of the
month through the fourth Friday for the
following month’s classes. For example,
enrollment for December classes runs
Nov. 1–27 at JBLMcyssRegistration.com.
Visit SKIESUnlimited at 6398 Garcia Blvd.
at Lewis Main for in-person registration
— even for the same month’s class! For
more information, call 253-966-3539.
winter dance recital See SKIES dancers perform
The SKIESUnlimited dance academy
invites you to the annual winter recital
Friday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m. Held at Evergreen
Theater, 3405 2nd Division Dr. at Lewis
Main, it’s a great way to get into the holi-
day spirit! For details, call SKIESUnlimited
at 253-966-3539 or follow us @JBLMskies.
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fall-winter sports are in full swingRegister now for Special Olympics basketball & cheerleading
We’re well into the fall–winter youth
sports program, but there’s still time to
participate! Enrollment for Special
Olympics basketball and cheerlead-
ing is open through Monday, Nov. 30.
The cost is $50 each. Special Olympics
sports are open to youth ages 8–18, with
and without special needs. The parent
meeting and first practice is Tuesday,
Dec. 1. The season runs through Satur-
day, Jan. 30.
The Youth Sports program hosts two
three-day winter break sports camps:
• Start Smart Camp is Dec. 21–23 for
ages 3–4. The camp meets 10–11 a.m.
at Lewis Main’s youth sports building,
2295 S. 12th St. and teaches the impor-
tance of teamwork and introduces the
fundamentals of basic sports concepts.
The cost is $20.
• Flag football camp is open to ages
9–18 and runs Dec. 28–30 for $35. The
camp also meets at the youth sports
building, 2295 S. 12th St. at Lewis
Main and runs noon–2 p.m.
Enrollment for spring soccer starts
Tuesday, Dec. 1. Find details on the youth
fitness program and a free basketball
camp at fb.com/JBLMcyss.
Recreational in nature, youth sports are
open to all ages and abilities. A sports
physical and CYSS registration are required.
To enroll, go to JBLMcyssRegistration.com.
Tell us what you’re thankful for: fb.com/JBLMcyss
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Don’t navigate JBLM alone!
When it comes to DOD employment, money and military life, AFCS is there to guide you through every step
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Don’t navigate JBLM alone!
When it comes to DOD employment, money and military life, AFCS is there to guide you through every step
the world of dod employmentHow-to’s you need to navigate the employment search
The JBLM AFCS Employment Readiness has combined
the Federal Résumé 101 and 201 classes to offer you a
Complete Federal Résumé class. Learn how to find and
apply for federal jobs, and learn to tailor your résumé for
these specific positions. Federal résumés have a slightly
different format than those you use in the private sector
— so be sure to get the help from our Employment Readi-
ness program specialists! Sign up for an upcoming class or
a one-on-one appointment at JBLMafcs.checkappointments.
com (under Classes & Activities, Employment). For more
information, call 253-982-WORK.
be money-wiseFinancial Readiness program helps you create budget, learn about credit reports and more
As we near the end of the year, people start to think
about their New Year’s resolutions, which often include
finances. Obtaining financial advice off-base can be
costly. Why not take advantage of our Armed Forces
Community Service Financial Readiness Program? The
program offers regularly scheduled classes on a variety of
topics, as well as one-on-one appointments with certified
financial counselors.
The counselors can help you:
• Budget.
• Create a debt payment plan.
• Address credit reporting issues.
• Prepare for retirement and so much more.
To view and register for upcoming classes or schedule
your appointment, visit JBLMfrp.checkappointments.com or
call 253-967-1453.
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R E C Y C L I N G M O N T H
N O V E M B E R I S
Here are 10 ways to green your holidays!
JBLM’s recycle centers are located by the Exchange and Commissary at Lewis Main and McChord Field. The list of recyclable items may surprise you — www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/publicworks/sites/services/dumpsters.aspx
Are you deep-frying a turkey? Take your used cooking oil to the Lewis Main and McChord Field Recycling Center.
After the holidays, bring your tree (real or artificial) to the JBLM Recycling Centers. Please remove all tinsel, lights, and flocking. Bring in your lights, too, just make sure they’re off of the tree.
Use LED lights to decorate. They use 80-90% less energy and last so much longer!
Make a sustainable resolution: Reduce food waste, turn down your thermostat when you leave the house or take public transportation more. These aren’t just green, they’ll save you money!
Reusable bags aren’t just for groceries -- bring them with you for your holiday gift shopping.
Buy someone an experience as a gift. A massage, tickets to a play, a donation to their favorite charity in their name or movie tickets all make great gifts.
Offer your talents as a gift: banana bread, babysitting services, tax preparation, kitchen cleaning or a photography session.
Use fabric to wrap your presents. You can even use it year after year, saving money and paper! For instructions on how to make fabric wrapping paper:http://joybucket.blogspot.com/ 2008/11/wrappadappadoo- reusable-gift-wrap.html
For your holiday dinners, check out local farmers markets for your ingredients. You can often find it for cheaper than the stores. There’s nothing like a pumpkin pie made from a fresh pumpkin grown less than 30 miles away!
Buy from local, small businesses as much as possible. This helps keep money in your local community.
Join us at fb.com/ SustainableJBLM
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Select AFCS events Date Details
Ready to Rent Mondays 253-967-1453
ACT Men Mondays & Wednesdays 253-967-5901
ACT Women Tuesdays & Thursdays 253-967-5901
Toddler Play Group Tuesdays & Thursdays 253-967-5901
Baby Play Group Tuesdays & Thursdays 253-967-5901
Play Group (young children) Fridays 253-967-5901
Thrift Savings Plan Monday, Nov. 2 253-967-1453
Identity Theft & Consumer Awareness Wednesday, Nov. 4 253-967-1453
International Spouse cooking demo Wednesday, Nov. 4 253-967-3628
JBLM Community Update Wednesday, Nov. 4 253-967-9496
Military Caregiver PEER Forum Wednesday, Nov. 4 253-329-6551
Annual McChord Exchange gift-wrap fundraising registration Nov. 5–6 253-967-9496
Interview Ready workshop Thursday, Nov. 5 253-982-9675
JBLM Fallen Heroes tree decorating party Thursday, Nov. 5 253-967-3672
My Superpowers Need a Boost Thursday, Nov. 5 253-967-3971
Checking Account Maintenance Refresher Friday, Nov. 6 253-983-2695
Deployment Expo Tuesday, Nov. 10 253-967-8430
Joint Newcomers’ Orientation & Bus Tour Tuesday, Nov. 10 253-967-3633
Care Team Training Thursday, Nov. 12 253-967-8430
Résumé 101 Thursday, Nov. 12 253-982-9675
Credit Reports & Credit Repair workshop Friday, Nov. 13 253-967-1453
Teen Sponsorship trip & tour Saturday, Nov. 14 253-966-CYSS
Family Readiness Liaison Training Tuesday, Nov. 17 253-967-8430
Spouses Out on the Town Tuesday, Nov. 17 253-967-3633
FRG Leadership Training Nov. 18–19 253-967-8430
Financially Fit Wednesday, Nov. 18 253-967-1453
Understanding AER Policies & Procedures Wednesday, Nov. 18 253-967-1453
The Complete Federal Résumé Thursday, Nov. 19 253-982-9675
EFMP Family-friendly movie Saturday, Nov. 21 253-982-2695
Register for AFCS classes at JBLMafcs.checkappointments.com. For details, call the phone number listed, visit the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com or “like” us at fb.com/JBLMafcs. The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings, Smooth Move workshops, sponsorship training and resources. Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information.
key spouse programSupport, connection & resources for your Air Force Family
Key Spouses are volunteer military spouses from within an
Air Force squadron and are appointed by the squadron com-
mander. They perform a vital communication role between AF
leadership and its Families. Key Spouses provide support to the
Families of military members during time of need and assist
Families in finding available base, installation and community
resources. The Key Spouse Program is an Air Force program
and all AF squadrons/units at JBLM have at least one Key
Spouse appointed.
Your unit Key Spouse is there to listen without judgment
when you need to talk. Key Spouses can connect you to com-
munity information, volunteer opportunities and referral
services. They can help your Family prepare for separation due
to deployment and other stressors. Key Spouses provide a peer-
to-peer support system for handling military life experiences.
They know what it’s like to be a military spouse and serve as a
vital link in exchanging information between unit leadership
and your Families.
Don’t know who your unit Key Spouse is or think you’d like
to become a Key Spouse? See your unit First Sergeant or com-
mander. For additional information, 253-982-2695.
fundraising opportunityAnnual gift-wrap fundraiser for organizations
The annual McChord Field Exchange Holiday Gift-Wrap
Fundraiser is a fantastic opportunity to earn money for your
organization. Open to booster clubs, JBLM private organiza-
tions, unit/squadron and FRG/Key Spouse groups, the fund-
raiser sign-up window is this month! McChord Field-based
organizations may sign up Thursday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. at the
Employment Readiness Center, 551 Barnes Blvd. Lewis-based
organizations may sign up Friday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. at the
Family Resource Center. The FRC is located at 4274 Idaho Ave.
at Lewis Main.
The initial sign-up is limited to one slot per organization.
Slots are for six hours each for the dates of Nov. 27–Dec. 24. If
your organization is interested in additional dates, any un-
filled slots are available Monday, Nov. 9 at the FRC location
only. Please pick up packets in advance of the sign-up, which
are available at the locations above. A link to the registration
packet can be found at JBLMafcs.com, under “AFCS Locations &
Reservations.”
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So much is waiting for you at JBLM libraries!
Family & the homefront
Find Tom the TurkeyKids, please help us find Tom the
Turkey when you visit Book Patch Li-
brary this month! Tom is hiding some-
where in Book Patch, and he trots to
a new location every night. If you can
help us find him, you’ll win a turkey-
rific prize!
The fun is for young readers ages 3–12
who visit Book Patch Library, located in
Grandstaff Library at 2109 N. 10th St. at
Lewis Main.
Teen-tastic Takeover!The monthly Teen-tastic Takeover is
back at Grandstaff Library! Teens ages
12–17 are invited on the first Thursday of
every month for crafts, activities, trivia,
snacks and prizes! The event is from
6–7:30 p.m. Upcoming themes are word
magnets (Nov. 5) and Instagram photo
canvas (Dec. 3).
Grandstaff Library is located at Lewis
Main, 2109 N. 10th St. For more informa-
tion, call 253-967-5889.
Build blocks with friends at McChord Library’s Lego Club
Children ages 3 and older are invited
to get creative and have fun building at
McChord Library’s Lego Club! Upcom-
ing dates include Saturdays, Nov. 7
and Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. This creative
workshop is free and online registra-
tion is required. To reserve your spot,
register at JBLMmwr.com/libraries (space
is limited).
The library provides the Lego bricks,
and your children provide the imagina-
tion! The workshop is held monthly on
the first Saturday.
Become a ‘Novel Navigator’ with McChord Library book club
Join Novel Navigators, McChord Libr-
ary’s book discussion group for adults.
At the Thursday, Nov. 12 meeting, we’ll
discuss “One Thousand White Women:
The Journals of May Dodd” by Jim
Fergus. A limited number of copies are
available at the circulation desk. Register
in person to receive a copy.
Novel Navigators book club usually
meets on the second Wednesday of each
month at 4:30 p.m.; however, the library
will be closed Nov. 11 in honor of
Veterans Day.
Cooking for your DiabeticIn observance of Diabetes Awareness
Month, the McChord Library brings you
a class on the proper way to feed the
diabetic people in your life. Presented by
Madigan Army Medical Center’s Diabe-
tes Clinic, the class is Monday, Nov. 16
at noon. To reserve your spot, visit the
“Calendar of Events” page at JBLMmwr.
com/libraries starting Monday, Nov. 2. For
more information, call 253-982-3454.
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Dec. 1–Jan. 2.
The Winter Reading Program is a great
way to get your children — readers and
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