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Issue 4

LIFE IS NOT ALWAYS
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A-MAZE-ING EGG HUNT
MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD
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APRIL CALENDAR Check out
what’s happening for the month of
April & find something fun to do.
MAY CALENDAR Check out
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May & find something fun to do.
JUNE CALENDAR Check out
June & find something fun to do.
WINNER’S CIRCLE Recognizing
those employees who go above &
beyond the call of duty.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Recognizing Viva Auto Group for
their generous contributions.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Committed to providing quality
service to all patrons.
BOWLING IS HEALTHY Not
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GRAVITY FITNESS A total body
renovation. Group fitness with
individual results.
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GRAVITY
FREE CHILDCARE Because
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let’s face it, going to the gym with a
child in your arms is like brushing
your teeth while eating Oreos.
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FAMILY & CYSS Getting your
children involved to develop
character and confidence.
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COMMUNITY & ACS Educating
families on programs & resources
available to them.
Fort Bliss MAPS So you
THE HEAT OF SUMMER
won’t ever get lost again.
Directory Family and MWR
phone numbers & addresses just in
case.
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only is bowling fun, it has healthy
benefits, too.
It’s BURGER MONTH Sink
your teeth into a delicious burger at
Samuel Adams Pub.
GET OUTDOORS And discover
LADIES, GET A GRIP
BOTTOMS UP
your own kind of fun this spring with
outdoor recreation.
Train THE TRAINER Learn
Combat Survival Skills to teach to
your unit.
GET INVOLVED Come explore
the endless opportunities with
intramural sports.
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by FAMILY and MWR MARKETING
SPRING 2014
VOLUME TEN • ISSUE TWO
one world.
one voice.
one magazine.
one great staff.
FROM THE DIRECTOR
COMMANDING GENERAL
Maj. Gen. Sean B. MacFarland
Spring has sprung and the spirit of new beginnings and fairer weather permeate the El Paso
region. As we look ahead to the next months we
are filled with many activities and wonderful people assisting you in your endeavours. Energize
with fitness whether it be in the Old Ironsides Mud
Challenge, the Armed Forces Triathlon or in the
variety of physical fitness centers; whether it is
Yoga and Gravity at Milam, tennis at the Fort Bliss
Tennis Center, or the host of other activities at our
other centers at Biggs, Soto, Logan, and Stout.
April is the Month of the Military Child
so look for the many activities throughout the
month highlighting our children. The month of
May honors our spouses and the Moms, culminating in the Mother’s Day brunch at the Centennial.
Many more great activities are in store throughout
the next months as your Family and MWR team
strives to excellence. Please take time and celebrate, reflect, and enjoy your family and friends.
GARRISON COMMANDER
Col. Brant V. Dayley
FAMILY & MWR DIRECTOR
Mark A. Cauthers
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
Nancy Thomas-Mainor
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Ronald Telles
CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES
Pat Smith
NAF SUPPORT MANAGER
Indri O’Hara
RECREATION & SPORTS
Eric Hildreth
SPECIAL EVENTS
William Ketcherside
MARKETING MANAGER
Michele Wiernicki
MARKETING ASSISTANT
Meredith McLean
WRITER / PHOTOGRAPHER
Candice Boston
ABOUT THE COVER
“See you out there.”
Mark Cauthers
Directorate of Family and MWR
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Kenny Broomfield
Raymond Sanchez
COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR
Jennifer Daugherty
ADVERTISING SPECIALIST
Jennifer Badr
OFFICE MANAGER
Martina Grise
BlissNOW is a Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation magazine
published quarterly for activities on Fort Bliss, Texas.
BlissNOW is mailed to all Fort Bliss homes and George V.
Underwood Golf Complex members, inserted in welcome
packets, and distributed to all Family and MWR facilities, along
with the Fort Bliss Commissary, Post Exchange at Freedom
Crossing, IHG Army Hotels Fort Bliss and the Personnel
Processing Center. Circulation: 30,000 quarterly
ABOUT THE COVER
Life is not always uniform, but sometimes it involves multiple uniforms. Staff
Sergeant Jario Rincon sheds his military uniform in the evenings for a soccer
uniform to coach the Storm, his son Antonio’s soccer team. The Storm is a 3-4
year old boy’s soccer team through CYSS’ Youth Sports program.
The appearance of advertising does not constitute an endorsement by
the U.S. Army, Department of Defense or federal government.
The information in this issue is current at the time of publication;
activities and events are subject to change without notice. For more
information, please call the individual facilities. Family and MWR
Marketing is located in Building 12, Pershing Road, Fort Bliss, TX
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be reached by calling (915) 568-6741.
facebook.com/blissmwr
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Wagon Trails Market Begins
4-6pm | Old Fort Bliss Replica
10K Post Championship
6:30am | Soto PFC
Right Arm Night
4pm | Pershing Pub
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
1-10pm | YouthPlex
Tower Day, Tango Tower
10am-4:30pm | Biggs Park
Money Smart Week
Apr 5-12 | Army Community Service
Family Fun at the Old Fort
1pm | Old Fort Bliss Replica
Biggs Laser Tag
8pm | Biggs Park
A-maze-ing Egg Hunt
6:30-9:30pm | Rod and Gun Club
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Commander’s Cup Track
Championship, 6pm | Soto PFC
Bunco Night: Tie Dye Theme
7pm | Pace Hall
Biggs Laser Tag
8pm | Biggs Park
Old Ironsides Mud Challenge
9am-1pm | Air Assault Course
Not Your Grandma’s Egg Hunt
3pm | MYAC
A Choreographed Meal: Dinner &
Dance Instruction
6-9pm | Pershing Pub
Family Day at the Wall
Noon-8pm | Soldier Activity Center
ONGOING EVENTS
Commander’s Cup Paintball
8am | Biggs Park
Month of the Military Child
“Young Lives, Big Stories”
McCasa Walk
10am-2pm | Kelly Park
Buy One, Get One Free Kid’s Bowling
Every Saturday & Sunday in April
Desert Strike Lanes
Family Car Camping
White Sands Nat’l Monument, N.M.
Healthy and Fit Family Fun Day
2-6pm | YouthPlex
Easter-avaganza: Color Explosion
Noon-4pm | Biggs Park
Wagon Trails Market
4-6pm, Every Friday
Old Fort Bliss Replica
Combat Water Survival:
Train the Trainer, pg. 34
915-741-5901
Easter Brunch
10am | Centennial
Security Force Training Academy
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* Events subject to change without notice.
Info: blissmwr.com or facebook.com/blissmwr
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FAMILY FUN AT THE OLD FO
The sun is shining which means
there is fun to be had by all at the Old
Fort Bliss Replica on April 5 at 1 p.m.
Bring your family out to Family Fun
at the Old Fort to celebrate the Month
of the Military Child.
For only $8 per person, you will
receive a slice of pizza, drink and your
choice of a duck tape wallet, bug jars
or an array of leather crafting. Other
activities include face painting and
inflatables. It will be fun for the whole
family.
If you have not already made your
way to the Old Fort Bliss Replica, now
is your chance. Families are invited
to see firsthand how the soldiers and
their families lived in 1857.
Proceeds from the event will benefit
the Old Fort Bliss Replica’s Childrens’
Learning Center exhibits. For more
information on Family Fun at the Old
Fort, please call (915) 569-6071.
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W A G O N TR A IL S M A R K ET
In an effort to bring you all things homemade, handmade and homegrown, the popular Wagon Trails Market begins Friday,
April 4 from 4-6 p.m. Local gardeners and growers, canners, cooks, bakers,
crafters and creators bring their seasonal produce, baked and canned goods, honey
and much more to the heart of Fort Bliss. Open to the public, the market will take
place at Old Fort Bliss Replica every Friday thru the end of September.
This weekly event always attracts plentiful crowds and provides a great opportunity for local vendors to display and sell their goods. If you are interested in
becoming a vendor, stop by the Old Fort Bliss Replica at the intersection of Pershing
and Pleasonton or call (915) 568-4518/8482. For more information, visit blissmwr.
com/oldfortbliss.
EASTER BRUNCH
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Spring is in the air and that means
two things — the Easter Bunny is
coming and the Centennial Banquet
and Conference Center is putting on
a feast — Easter Buffet style!
On Sunday, April 20, gather your
loved ones and make the fabulous
journey around our buffet tables
and experience a culinary adventure
like no other. Complimentary
wine, champagne or mimosas are
available to enjoy while you dine
on a variety of chef’s specialities,
brunch favorites and lunch classics.
And leave room for dessert because
there will be a plethora of sweet
treats for young and old alike. No
baskets required!
Seating runs from 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. Reservations are required.
Brunch costs $20.95 for adults,
and $10.50 for children ages 5-10.
Children ages 4 and under dine free.
Don’t forget your camera because no
Easter festivity is complete without
a photo with the Easter Bunny.
The Centennial Banquet and
Conference Center is located at
Bldg. 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill St.
on East Fort Bliss. For reservations,
call (915) 744-1171.
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Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Easter-avaganza: A Color Explosion Saturday,
April 19 at Biggs Park on East Fort Bliss. The
fun runs from noon-4 p.m. The parade starts at
noon at the front of Biggs Park and will follow
a route that is approximately one mile long.
Take part in the Easter parade with decorated
strollers, bikes, scooters, wagons and more ...
the sky is the limit, as long as your vehicle is
non-motorized. Preregister for the parade at
blissspecialevents@gmail.com. Please arrive
at 11:30 a.m. to line
up for the parade.
You are invited to
Once you’re in the the coolest, most
park, enjoy music colorful Easter
from DJ KB and free
event on the
photos with the Easter
planet.
Bunny. Get creative
and have fun with
colorful games, activities, and prizes throughout the day. Color explosions will take place
from the stage at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. The first
500 participants will receive a 7 oz. pack of hippie powder. Bring a change of clothes if you
plan on riding the rides following the color explosion.
Easter-avaganza is open to all Family and
MWR patrons – service members, Family
members, retirees, and DoD/DA civilians – and
their guests.
No coolers, glass containers, or pets are allowed at Biggs Park. There is no ATM on site;
be sure to bring cash for crafts and food vendors. For more information, call (915) 5888247.
www.blissmwr.com
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GET READY, GET SET, GET MUDDY!
OLD IRONSIDES MUD CHALLENGE
Are you ready to get dirty?
Don’t miss the Old Ironsides Mud
Challenge from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Air Assault
Course on West Fort Bliss.
Take on the challenge of a fourmile course with more than 16 obstacles. It’s a race to the finish: the
first 500 runners to complete the
course successfully will receive
an Old Ironsides Mud Challenge
T-shirt! The run is open to all, including the El Paso community.
The mud run is open to youth
and adults; however, any runners
under age 18 must compete with a
parent or guardian.
Register at the Soto PFC and
Stout PFC snack bars, and online
at active.com. Early registration
is $20 for active-duty soldiers and
children under 14, $25 for Fort
Bliss ID card holders, and $35 for
all other runners. Call for special
group pricing.
Late registration will be held onsite from 7:30-11 a.m. the day of
the event and costs an additional
$10 for all runners.
The Air Assault Course is located in Abernathy Park, at the intersection of Jeb Stuart and Pershing
roads. For more information, call
(915) 744-5790.
DINNER & DANCING
This spring Family and MWR
is ready to give you two reasons to
strap on your dancing shoes. Are you
a little uncertain on the dance floor?
No worries because on Saturday,
April 26 from 6-9 p.m .enjoy dinner
and dancing with choreographed
instruction at the Pershing Pub. The
cost for this fun event is $40 per
couple, $25 per individual or $10 for
dancing only. For information, call
915-781-6809. Now that you’ve
mastered your moves, head on out to
the Rod and Gun Club Friday, May
2 and join them for a three-course
meal, drink specials and dancing.
The fun begins at 5pm with no fancy
attire necessary. Open to all, the
cost for dinner and dancing is $20
per person, drinks not included. For
information on this event, call (915)
568-2983.
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Biggs Laser Tag
8pm | Biggs Park
Dinner & Dancing
5-8pm | Rod and Gun Club
High Stakes Bingo
4:30pm | Centennial
Cultural Awareness for Everyone
8am-3pm | YouthPlex
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
9am-4pm | FRC
Martini and a Manicure
4:30pm | Centennial
Victorian Tea and Open House
Breakfast with Mom
8:30-11:30am | Rod and Gun Club
Mother’s Day Brunch
10am | Centennial
Bunco: Crazy Hat Night
7pm | Pershing Pub
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Armed Forces Day: Tango Tower
2014 Armed Forces Day Open House
10am-5pm | Biggs Park
Family Car Camping
Smuckers Breakfast
7-10:30am | Biggs Park
Wine Down Wednesday
6pm | Pershing Pub
Ultimate Summer Expedition
May 23-26 | Salida, Colorado
Armed Forces Day Bowling Special
11am-1pm | Desert Strike Lanes
Women’s Softball
Begins | Omar Bradley Complex
Field of Honor Ceremony
10:30am | George Ruhlan Parade Field
Open Volleyball
Begins | Location TBD
ONGOING EVENTS
Right Arm Night
4pm | Pershing Pub
Dinner and a Show
Armed Forces Kids Run
8am | Old Fort Bliss Replica
Mother’s Day, Bowl with Your Hero
Noon-6pm | Desert Strike Lanes
Armed Forces Day Triathlon
7am | Aquatics Training Center
PGA Free Lesson Month
By appointment only
Underwood Golf Complex
Wagon Trails Market
4-6pm, Every Friday
915-741-5901
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Fugitive Recovery Course
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EVENTS THIS
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BUNCO IS BACK
The ever-popular BUNCO game is
back. On May 15, this easy-to-learn, fastpaced dice game will begin at 7 p.m. inside
Pershing Pub, Bldg. 248 on Club Road. The
theme is crazy hat night; dress
appropriately.
A $15 admission fee includes Bunco, food, drinks and door prizes. Additionally, prizes will be awarded for most Buncos,
most wins and most losses.
If you don’t know how to play
BUNCO, don’t worry— the rules will be explained before the game starts and it’s easy
to learn and a blast to play. This is an opendoor invitation— everyone is welcome. For
more information, call (915) 781-6801.
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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
‘Tis the season to celebrate
mothers and all they do. There
is no better way to show her
how much she is appreciated
than to take your mom to brunch
at the Centennial Banquet and
Conference Center on Sunday,
May 11.
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere
and elegance of the Centennial
while dining on plates of delicious
brunch favorites. This grand
buffet will also be complemented
with a choice of champagne, wine
or mimosas.
Cost for the buffet is $20.95
for adults, and $10.50 for children
ages 5-10. Children ages 4 and
under dine free. Reservations may
be made from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Seating is limited. Please call for
reservations at (915) 744-1171.
The Centennial Banquet and
Conference Center is located at
Bldg. 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill St.
on East Fort Bliss.
VICTORIAN TEA
This Mother’s Day, the Old
Fort Bliss Replica’s popular Victorian Tea returns from 2-4 p.m. On
Saturday, May 10, the old fort will
be transformed into an elegant Victorian tea room, the perfect place to
indulge and celebrate mothers and
all of their wonderful qualities.
Invite your mother to enjoy
a lovely afternoon tea menu that features an array of finger sandwiches,
fine teas, and scrumptious sweets.
This unique setting will
create special memories for mothers
and children for years to come. The
cost is $10 for ages 10+, $5 for
ages 5-9 and children 4 and under
eat free. Advance reservations are
required. The Old Fort Bliss Replica
is located at 5054 Pershing Road, at
the intersection with Pleasonton. Call
(915) 568-4518/8482 for reservations,
or visit blissmwr.com/oldfortbliss for
more information.
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If you’ve ever thought about taking up
the game of golf then now is your chance!
May is PGA Free Lesson Month. It aims to
invite new golfers to participate in this fun
and amazing sport for the first time in a fun
and relaxed way. At the same time, it offers
experienced golfers the opportunity to refine
their skills.
Throughout the month, golf professionals
will provide free 10-minute lessons designed
to help golfers improve their game. Some
people may be surprised by all the great
things you can pick up in a brief 10-minute
lesson. As a begin- Nothing wrong with
ner, it’s a great opa free lesson, even if
portunity to learn
it’s only 10 minutes.
basic skills, such as
That’s enough time to
how to establish a
correct stance, how point out at least a few
to properly hold the things that need
club or even how work.
to work on a basic
swing. If you are a
more experienced golfer, then use your 10
minutes to pick the pro’s brain about switching up your grip to cure a slice, or discover
the secret to reading breaking putts.
One again, Underwood Golf Complex is
getting in on all the great golfing action, so
stop by the clubhouse at 3200 Coe Ave. and
ask one of the golf professionals for a free
10-minute lesson. If you take a liking to it,
then look into becoming a member. Call (915)
568-1059 for more information or to schedule
an appointment.
www.blissmwr.com
Join Bliss Sports, Fitness and
Aquatics for the third annual
Armed Forces Day Triathlon Saturday, May 17. The race begins
at 7 a.m. at the Aquatics Training
Center on East Fort Bliss. The race
is part of the Southwest Challenge
Series.
The 2014 Armed Forces Day
Triathlon consists of a 400-meter
swim, a 15-mile bike route and a
5-kilometer run. USA Triathlon
rules apply. Entry is open to all:
active-duty military, Family members, DoD civilians and the El Paso
community.
Awards will be presented to the
top three finishers in each category,
as well as the youngest and oldest
competitors. All competitors will
receive a performance t-shirt.
The Aquatics Training Center is
located at 20733 Constitution Ave.
on East Fort Bliss. For more information, call (915) 744-5794.
BIGGS LASER TAG
The pace is frenzied and
the action intense. A galactic
adventure awaits you at Biggs
Park for a night of fun and
excitment for all ages to enjoy.
Outdoor Recreation has the gear
… you just show up!
The fun starts at 8 p.m. Friday,
May 2. Admission costs $10 per
person and includes equipment
rental.
Biggs Park is located at 11388
Sergeant Major Blvd. on East Fort
Bliss. To learn more, visit blissmwr.
com/southwestadventure or call
(915) 744-1532.
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calendarJUNE
Commander’s Cup Softball League
Begins | Omar Bradley Complex
Biggs Laser Tag
8pm | Biggs Park
Tower Day, Tango Tower
Open Basketball League
Begins | Location TBD
Ten-Miler Qualifier
6am | Soto PFC
Flag Retirement & Movie Night
7pm | Old Fort Bliss Replica
Sam Morgan
NRA Certified Instructor
www.blissmwr.com
Tube the Rio
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
The More Hotter, The More Water
Noon-4pm | Kelly Park
Ultimate Frisbee
24-26 | Soto Field
Biggs Laser Tag
8pm | Biggs Park
MWR Open Golf Tournament
9am | Underwood Golf Complex
Wet & Wild Field Trip
10am-6pm | YouthPlex
Family Car Camping
ONGOING EVENTS
River Float & Festival
Las Cruces, N.M.
PGA Women’s Golf Month
Underwood Golf Complex
Army Birthday
Celebrating 239 Years
Wagon Trails Market
4-6pm, Every Friday
Father’s Day Bowl with Your Hero
Noon-6pm | Desert Strike Lanes
BBQ Lunch Buffet for Dad
Noon-3pm | Rod and Gun Club
915-741-5901
Father’s Day Brunch
10am | Centennial
Right Arm Night
4pm | Pershing Pub
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JUNE 7, 14, and 28
SUNDAY CLASS DATES
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DINE WITH DAD, TWICE
Does dad really need another
tie? Perhaps dinner out is a better
choice. This Father’s Day there are
two opportunities to win dad’s heart
with the gift of a full and satisfied
stomach. The Centennial’s Annual
Father’s Day Brunch and an endless
BBQ Buffet at the Rod and Gun Club
– there’s no better combination to
celebrate dad!
On Sunday, June 15, the
Centennial is serving up an all-youcan-eat buffet, man brunch style.
The cost for the buffet is $20.95 for
adults, and $10.50 for children ages
5-10. Children ages 4 and under
dine free. Reservations may be made
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seating is
limited. The Centennial is located
at Bldg. 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill St.
on East Fort Bliss. Please call for
reservations at (915) 744-1171.
Or you could give dad a break from
the grill and celebrate with a mouth
watering BBQ buffet at the Rod and
Gun Club. The cost for the buffet is
$12 for adults, and $6 for children
ages 5-10. Children ages 4 and under
dine free. Enjoy food fit for a king
anytime between noon – 3 p.m. at
3730 Roy Johnson Road in North
East El Paso. For more information,
please call (915) 565-4867 or (915)
568-2983.
OPEN GOLF TOURNEY
Tee it up this season with the
Commander’s Open golf tournament
Friday, June 27 at Underwood Golf
Complex.
Hosted by Family and MWR
and Garrison Command, the
Commander’s Open is open to
all. Bring your four-person team
to compete in a scramble style
tournament, or register on your own
and get teamed with other players.
Entry costs $45 per player and
includes green fees, cart rental,
range balls and lunch. Prizes will be
awarded for first, second and third
places, and closest to the pin. Play
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will begin with a shotgun start at 9
a.m. on the Sunset Course.
Underwood Golf Complex is
located at Bldg. 3200 Coe Avenue in
the Logan Heights housing area. For
more information, call (915) 5681059.
MORE WATER
CELEBRATE SUMMER
It’s all about water on Saturday, June 21.
Join us to celebrate the first day of summer
with The More Hotter, the More Water Summer Kick Off at Balfour Beatty’s Kelly Park
on West Fort Bliss. The fun takes place from
noon – 4 p.m.
Cool down with an afternoon of free water
fun, games, rides throughout the day. Free face
painting, snow cones, and balloon animals will
also be on hand along with many more activities for a day of family fun in the sun.
The more hotter,
The event is open the more water
to all Family and
this summer with
MWR patrons – serFort Bliss Special
vice members, famEvents.
ily members, retirees,
and DoD/DA civilians – and their guests. Kelly Park is located
at 1991 Marshall Road. For more information
call (915) 588-8247.
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calendarJUNE
FAMILY CAMPING
WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT, N.M.
Tickets must be purchased in adWhether you are an experienced
camper or just looking for an activ- vance at the Roberto Loeza Soldier
ity to share with your family and Activity Center, 20732 Constitution
friends, this is your opportunity to Ave. on East Fort Bliss.
For more information, visit
sleep under the stars in one of the
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most beautiful parks in
southwestadvenNew Mexico on June 14. Sometimes you
ture or call (915)
For just $10 per person need a breath of
or $35 per family, camp- fresh air, or maybe 744-1532.
ers will enjoy games in a new playground.
the sand, camping, burgers Let’s go camping.
and hotdogs and any camping equipment required.
Transportation is not provided to and
from the park. Additional park entry
fees may apply. Active-duty military
are eligible for free annual national
park passes. Visit nps.gov for more
information.
RIGHT ARM NIGHT
Mark your social calendars for
Right Arm Night, June 20, and
show your “right arm” how much
you appreciate their service. Enjoy
complimentary snacks and drink
specials all evening.
This old Army tradition encourages leaders to come together with
those standing to their right - the
ones helping them get through daily missions - to build relationships
while mixing and mingling with
others alike.
Right Arm Night will be hosted by Garrison Command at the
Pershing Pub, Bldg. 243 located
just inside Fort Bliss’ Pershing
Gate on Club Road. Doors open
at 4 p.m. This event is open to the
public, 18+. For more information,
please call (915) 568-6272 or visit
us online at blissmwr.com/loungesandbars.
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WINNER’S CIRCLE
Employees go above and beyond
Meredith McLean,
Family and MWR Marketing
Each quarter, Family and MWR holds the Winner’s Circle award ceremony to
recognize employees who have gone above and beyond to provide excellent service
for the Soldiers, families, retirees and civilians
we serve. Winner’s Circle is a directorate-level incentive
awards program primarily designed to recognize outstanding MWR
customer service and teamwork by Family and MWR staff
members. Each quarter, staff members are nominated by
CIRCLE
their peers, patrons of Family and MWR or outside agencies, or are identified by name in an ICE comment.
MWR
The MWR
team is full of stars,
but some shine
especially bright.
Born in Wolfsburg,
G e r m a n y, U r s u l a
Morawietz, Assistant
Fitness Director, is
one such star. When
you step into her
office and see her
accomplishments
adorning the walls, it becomes very evident.
After accompanying her husband Bert
on a tour to Fort Bliss with the German Air Force
in the 60’s, the Morawietz’s found themselves
back at Fort Bliss in 1982. It was on a routine
shopping trip to Juarez, Mexico that helped
earn Ursula one of her biggest accomplishments. After getting lost and ending up in the
garbage dumping area, she was shocked by
the poverty when she saw many children eating from the garbage. It was at that moment that
she decided to enlist the help of fellow German
Air Force families in starting the Helping Hands
Charity. Helping Hands is still helping children
today. The work she put into this charity won her
one of the highest achievement awards from the
German government – Das Verdienstkreuz (the
Merit Cross).
After returning to make El Paso their
permanent home in 1998, Ursula started teaching group fitness classes for the German Air
Force. Her aptitude for teaching group fitness
started drawing more and more Americans in to
her classes. In 2005 one of the Americans – Dr.
Doug Briggs, Director of Human Performance,
asked her to start teaching for him through
MWR. “Ursula is a huge asset to MWR because
of her wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for
the job” says Briggs. After teaching as a volunteer instructor for 7 years, Ursula finally got a
permanent position at MWR and has continued
to share her gifts with us.
She has won numerous awards from all
of the sports that she has participated in including gymnastics, track and field, volleyball, and
tennis. She also has many fitness certifications.
You can find her teaching group fitness classes
at Fort Bliss along with coordinating the Civilian
Fitness Program for Dr. Briggs. Keep an eye
out for this wonderful employee and all of the
energy she brings to MWR.
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AWARD
FIRST QUARTER 2014
The following staff members
are “Commitment to Excellence”
winners for routinely going
above and beyond to provide exceptional service to internal and
external customers. A maximum
of 20 are selected each quarter.
Mareike Breazeale
Community Recreation
SPC Chelsea Barge
Volunteer
Martina Grise
Marketing
Sandy Chavez
Automation
Cynthia Ellis
Child, Youth & School Svcs
Marla Diaz
Stephanie McGruder
Heather Syler
Dwain Gulley
Salvador Rocha, Jr.
Kailene Ybarra
Brittany Gappa
Mary Duncan-Bell
Army Community Svcs
Maria Sanchez
The “Effective Team” award is given
to recognize the accomplishments of
team who work together in harmony to
produce outstanding results. The selection committee decided that the teams
below are well-deserving of the award.
Hiring of Heroes, Hiring Fair
Mary Helen Barrientes, Cheryl
Poehlien, Leba Hirsch, Gigi Winburn,
Jennifer Goldsmith, Deana Garcia,
Maris Marshall, Eileen McCormick,
Melinda Scott, Denelle BermudesGonzalez, Karie Colon, Marlo Brestar, Lora Diem, Christopher Bohn,
Jean Offutt, Teresa Rangel, Donita
Schexnaydre, Violeta Jaquez, Dieter
Jester, Daniela Vestal, Tabitha Bohn,
Hector Guitierrez, Felix Brozowski,
Lisa Kennedy, Amanda Cuiksa,
Damien Donaldson, Patricia Garcia,
Christita Brummitt, Beate Kruger, AB
Bradford, Esteban Hermosillo, and
Virginia Coger
Duck Dynasty Water Stop
El Paso Marathon, CYSS
Elizabeth Bernal, Juana Gamboa,
Delia Bell, Ernest Bautista, Aaron
Camacho, Tamika Everett, Margarita
Pinales, Daniel Bocanegra, Eddie
Gamboa, Roselynn Bell, Peton Bell,
Chuy Pinales, Andy Pinales, Alex
Pinales, Angel Pinales, Antonio Bernal
Sr, Ramona Bernal, Antonio Bernal Jr,
Jessica Bernal, Jasmin Bernal, Kristin
Bocanegra, and
Victoria Allcock
To nominate a Family and MWR employee for a Winner’s Circle award, contact Melinda Scott at (915) 568-3500. To submit a compliment or suggestion for improvement
for any Family and MWR program, check out the ICE system at ice.disa.mil.
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SPOTLIGHT ON
recognitionMWR
Jennifer Daugherty,
Viva Auto Group proudly supports the
Soldiers and Families of Fort Bliss with
their quest to find affordable and reliable
vehicles. You may have seen their vehicles
on the lawn at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center.
The Nissan Versa Note or the Chevy Spark, are yours for the
winning at our annual Mega Bingo event.
“We are a very proud supporter of MWR,” said Bill
Stapleton of Viva Auto Group. “By supporting MWR, Viva
Auto Group can contribute to the wonderful programs provided
to the Soldiers and their families. The job MWR does to create
and bring entertainment and fun to the Fort Bliss community is
beyond measure.”
It is because of the support of our Commercial Sponsors
such as Viva Auto Group that we can continue to create these
events and provide lasting memories to all of our patrons. Next
time you are at a Family and MWR event, please thank our
sponsors. And if you would like a chance to win a brand new car,
come see Viva at our Mega Bingo event taking place August 23rd
at the Centennial Conference Center.
*The U.S. Army, Department of Defense, federal government and
Family and MWR do not endorse any vendors, goods or services.
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familyandMWR
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Cathie Garner,
Customer Service Program Coordinator
Service members are the military’s
most important resource. Trained, fit, and determined, ready to defend our country at any
cost. For that, Family and MWR says “thank
you”. But we also realize that a Service
Member is more than just a man or woman
who serves in the military. They are fathers,
mothers, sons and daughters. They are family.
They are our friends.
Military life encourages us to support
one another, and one of the most valuable assets a Service Member can have is a strong
support system. Family and MWR is an interconnected network of facilities and people
committed to providing quality through service excellence commensurate with the quality of service our military provides for our
Nation. We will continue to provide the ultimate customer service experience to support
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the multifaceted lives of our Service members
and their families.
Our mission is to support the military’s mission by doing all that we can to
meet the many needs of our Service Members and their Families, civilians and military
retirees. We consider it an honor and privilege to provide quality assistance and leisure
services that enhance their lives. We continue
to deliver a wide array of recreation, sports,
childcare, travel, entertainment and leisure activities with a smile. You will always receive a
prompt and friendly greeting in a professional
and courteous manner.
Excellent customer service will always touch the lives of our Service Members.
That will always be at the forefront of our
mission. Thank you for allowing us to serve
you.
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The Month of April offers a special opportunity to acknowledge and honor the service
of our littlest heroes, our military children. Established by Defense Secretary Caspar
Weinberger in 1986, the Month of the Military Child (MOMC) recognizes the important role
military children play in our communities. When asked what the Month of the Military Child is
all about, Ann Ogle. CYSS Director of Replica CDC summed it up this way:
Sometimes it is easy to overlook the sacrifice that military children make.
Like any other child, the role they play in supporting their parent’s work - in
this case “duty” - goes unnoticed. April and the MOMC gives us a chance
to pay special attention to them and direct attention to the many ways they
actually support the mission despite being young. We take time to have
celebrations and engage in special activities with them - to do and say
things in direct ways that point out their contribution.
Military children live with perpetual
challenges presented by frequent moves,
parental deployments, and life transitions
including reintegration and dealing with profoundly changed parents. In their own way,
military children serve alongside their military
parents.
We pause each year to honor the
nearly two million military children for their
contributions to their families’ well-being and
their sacrifices in support of their moms and
dads serving our nation. We ask much of
military children. After more than a decade of
war, the well-being of all military children and
youth depends heavily on a strong, supportive community. A wide variety of activities and
events are organized to recognize military
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ience. This year’s theme, “Young Lives, Big
Stories,” highlights military children’s unique
lifestyle and their ability to succeed despite
their ever-changing world.
As we celebrate our military children this April, we want to acknowledge
how strong military youth are and focus on
supporting them through the struggles they
encounter. These kids are our future. A big
thanks to Secretary Weinberger for bringing
this awareness through the proclamation so
many years ago. Now it is up to all of us to
make sure we keep our military youth safe,
loved and celebrated – not only in April but
always. You can make a difference in the life
of a military child by recognizing their contributions to the nation. Seek out opportunities
to acknowledge their sacrifice by volunteering for organizations that support them.
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when I grow up like my parents
so I can have money to help my
family be healthy and strong.”
“My parents always help me
when I need help. We watch
movies and I get to go lots of
places. I don’t like Galveston,
hockey games, football and
school. People keep talking and
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the worst part. And they have to
deploy, that’s all.”
Jace, Kindergarten
Ava, Pre-K
“Everything. He saves the world.
He stops the bad guys and keeps
people safe. There is nothing bad
about what my dad does.”
“My poppy works a lot. He gets
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Christian, 5th Grade
Pamela, 3rd Grade
“I like moving and seeing new
places because not everyone
gets to do that. Plus there is
always special things going on
for kids. I am proud of my dad.
He is responsible, tough, and he
takes care of people. I don’t like
leaving my friends and starting a
new school is scary. But being an
Army kid is not so bad.”
“Sometimes things are rough,
especially when my parents have
to work late or they are gone for
a long time. It’s disappointing to
be dropped off first or be picked
up last. And I don’t like leaving
my friends behind, but I like
making new friends and starting
new schools.”
Austin, 2nd Grade
“I like moving around the world
and seeing new places and
making new friends. I get to go
visit my dad’s work and see his
tank. My dad goes out and risks
his life and he is always in the
field, but I want to be in the Army
when I get older.”
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HEALTHY FUN
Most people do not associate bowling with health or fitness, however, along
with its great fun, bowling includes healthy rewards.
Jannette Caswell, Desert Strike Lanes
Bowling for a healthy way of life
is not what usually comes to mind when
contemplating a visit to the bowling center. According to The Bowling Foundation, more than twenty-five percent of
Americans bowl each year, making it the
nation’s largest participation sport. Besides being a fun and competitive game,
bowling also offers you numerous health
benefits.
“Bowling is good exercise because the sport provides an excellent
muscle workout,” said Don Aguilar,
Manager of Desert Strike Lanes. “This
aids in losing weight, boosting energy,
and combating disease and health conditions.” Although the game is restricted to
a small area, constant movement while
playing helps burn excess fat by speeding
up one’s metabolism. The body and arms
also receive a weight-based workout. By
swinging the bowling ball, the repeated
flexing, bending, twisting and stretching that occurs tones the shoulders, arms,
chest and leg muscles.
Bowling not only contributes
to a physically fit lifestyle, but it can be
mentally challenging at the same time. If
bowling in a league as opposed to bowling for fun, one can gain positive psychological benefits required for a mentally healthy lifestyle. Combining social
interaction with the physical aspects of
bowling creates a real stress reliever and
chance to laugh with other players, in turn
reducing stress.
It’s obvious that bowling is not
the appropriate workout to prepare for
running a marathon, but it can be a great
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GOOD
BURGERS
At Samuel Adams Pub
Candice Boston, Family and MWR Marketing Americans eat nearly 50 billion burgers a year; that’s an
average of three per week. Even though we may celebrate burgers year-round, the month of May has been dedicated National
Hamburger Month. Hooray for arbitrary food holidays! With the
ability to be enjoyed in an endless number of ways, not many
people need an excuse to eat a burger, but if you do, let May be
the reason you reacquaint yourself with an American favorite.
At the Samuel Adams Pub, the menu features a wide variety of tasty traditional Pub food, but in honor of National Burger
Month, the Samuel Adam’s Pub welcomes burger lovers everywhere (looking for a bit of adventure sandwiched by a bun) to
try one of their tantalizing treats. “We take pride in our burgers,”
said Tianna Bowden, the Food and Beverage Program Manager
at Samuel Adams Pub. “We are taking the burger to new heights
of burger bliss.” While the quintessential burger typically means
beef, non-beef-eaters aren’t left out; their Veggie Burger is just
as tasty as the rest. So put down your forks, roll up those sleeves
and grab a few napkins— these burgers are wickedly good.
The Samuel Adams Pub is located inside the Centennial,
Bldg. 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill St. on East Bliss. Doors open at
4:30 p.m. Wednesday thru Friday and at 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
If you would like additional information on our menu, visit us
online at blissmwr.com/loungesandbars/ or give us a call at (915)
744-1171.
PHOTO CONTEST
In honor of the month-long celebration, Samuel Adams
Pub will be hosting a Facebook photo contest. Beginning May
1st, fans will be able to enter to win one of four weekly prizes. To
be eligible to win, fans must be 13 years or older and upload photos featuring their burger experience to the Sam Adams Burger
Photo Contest on facebook.com/blissmwr in the events section.
Winning photos will be based on creativity and originality, quality of the photo and relevance to the contest. All photos must be
original photos taken at the Sam Adams Pub. Winners will be
announced every Monday on facebook.com/blissmwr.
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BOTTOMS UP
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If you can sip from a wine glass, you can paint one, too. Classes are easy and fun and made for those with no
painting experience.
Candice Boston,
If painting makes you
uneasy, lucky for you— let
us help ease your anxiety on
“Wine Down Wednesday.”
Sponsored by Glazer’s Distributing, the Pershing Pub
has begun hosting a night of
creativity fueled by wine tasting.
If you have an inner artist,
this is the place to unleash your
skill— and when that fails,
a glass of chilled wine will
help. Here, it’s not necessary
to be a Picasso. The classes
are tailored to the artistically
challenged with step-by-step
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instructions on creating your
very own masterpiece. With
plenty of breaks to stretch and
refill your glass, this painting
class is a great way to have
some artsy fun.
The classes cost $15 and
can last anywhere from 1.5 to
2 hours with subjects changing each month. Artists will be
on hand and walking around
to help you achieve your vision.
If flexing your creative
muscles makes you hungry,
we’ve got you covered. Light
hors d’oeuvres will be provided to all participants.
Come join us and paint,
relax, drink, and enjoy. “It’s
the most fun you will ever
have with a paint brush,” said
Rosalinda Herrera, Program
Coordinator.
On May 21, the class will
paint wine-inspired candle
holders. Instructions are also
provided on baking your glass
to make it dishwasher safe.
The fun will begin at 6
p.m. All supplies are included
in the cost, all you need to do
is show up. Due to limited
seating, reservations are encouraged. You can do so by
calling (915) 569-6071 or by
emailing mwrspecialevents@
gmail.com.
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LADIES, GET A GRIP
George V. Underwood Jr. Golf Complex offers a ladies league for those who enjoy an easy-going,
no pressure approach to the game of golf.
Candice Boston,
There is no better way to get out
and enjoy the Southwest’s warm climate than with a round of golf with a great
group of ladies. The Fort Bliss Women’s
Golf Group at George V. Underwood Jr.
Golf Complex is a group of women who
play weekly, enjoy friendly competition
and the opportunity to golf regularly. As
a member, you get standing tee times, a
chance to make new friends and improve
your game. You don’t have to be a great
golfer, nor have a handicap to join – you
can establish one with the computerized
handicapping service provided by Underwood.
This ladies-only league is a group
of friendly women who play 18 holes together every Tuesday morning from the
beginning of February throughout November. Tee times range from approximately 8:00 a.m. in the warmer months
to 9:00 a.m. in the cooler months and you
are almost always done by noon. There
are generally 20 to 25 players on any given Tuesday. Many stay for lunch and
take advantage of the full-service menu
at the Golden Tee restaurant inside the
Underwood clubhouse. “The social atmosphere and being outside to enjoy the
game of golf is the highlight of my every
Tuesday,” said Norene Ewing, a ten-year
member and the president of the Fort
Bliss Women’s Golf Group.
A variety of games are scheduled
throughout the season so that everyone,
regardless of one’s USGA handicap, has
the opportunity to enjoy friendly competition. The group also organizes several
major tournaments each year, to include
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the Club Championship in September, to
provide a more competitive opportunity
for those who enjoy a challenging format. Members can even ‘Play for Ace’
every first Tuesday. This is essentially a
tournament within a tournament where
net winners advance to the Ace of Aces
Tournament in November. Each month,
members of the group travel to play courses in the El Paso area. “We have a great
group of ladies that love to play golf and
have fun. Visiting other courses is a great
opportunity to meet players alike,” said
Ewing. The main goal of the group is to
have fun, get to know other women golfers, and improve our knowledge and
skills on the golf course.
The Fort Bliss Women’s Golf
Group is a formal organization with a
President, Tournament Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and several other offices
for special events. With membership dues
set at $60 per year, the group is made up
of members of all skill levels and a great
diversity of ages, backgrounds, and professions.
All ladies are welcome to join
the golfing group. For more information,
contact (915) 568-1059 or stop by the
clubhouse at Underwood Golf Complex
at 3200 Coe Ave, Bldg. 3193.
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EGG HUNT
Who says egg hunts have to happen during the day? The Rod and Gun Club is shaking things up by
adding a twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt.
Candice Boston, Family and MWR Marketing
You haven’t lived until you’ve hunted glow-in-the-dark
Easter eggs, so grab a basket and head down to the Rod and Gun
Club for the time-honored tradition of hunting eggs this Easter
Holiday. Back by popular demand is the night time egg hunt,
but this year they have added a twist... and a turn. It’s a maze!
Bring a flashlight if you must, but this year’s eggs will glow in
the dark.
“This year we decided to spice things up by incorporating a maze to the egg hunt” said Melinda McWeeny, the event’s
organizer. At sundown, participants will take turns winding
themselves through the maze in search of brightly colored eggs.
They won’t have to rely entirely on their flashlights, either. This
year’s egg assortment is not only filled with treats and great
prizes; they also glow-in-the-dark.
There are hundreds of eggs to be found, but a limit has
been set on how many one can keep. “It is important to us that
even the younger hunters have a fair shot at collecting eggs
while still making the event exciting for the older participants,”
McWeeny added. “Some eggs will contain tickets that are redemable for prizes much too large to fit inside plastic eggs.”
Kids of all ages will delight in the fun of searching
through the maze discovering dozens of brightly illuminated
Easter eggs. This family friendly event also features an egg dyeing station, crafts, games, movies, and more.
The fun will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11 at
the Rod and Gun Club in North East El Paso. This event is open
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to all, including the El Paso community. The hunt will start
promptly, so arrive early. Food and drinks will be available for
purchase. If weather or field conditions are poor, event will be
held indoors. If you would like more information, call (915)
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Come join us for the most fun
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GET OUTDOORS
Meredith McLean,
As the days grow longer and the
desert begins to come alive, many of us
start seeking entertainment in the great
outdoors. There is no better time to join
Outdoor Recreation on some of the many
trips they offer.
“What’s nice about going on adventures with Outdoor Recreation is that
we provide just about everything that is
needed for each adventure” says Joe Fedak, Outdoor Recreation Chief. “All you
have to do is bring a good attitude, food
and water, and wear comfortable clothes
– we will take care of the rest.”
The most coveted trip on the
spring calendar is the Ultimate Summer
Expedition, which is four days packed
with rafting, camping, climbing, and
ziplining in Salida, Colorado. This trip is
scheduled for May 23-26 and is non-stop
outdoor fun.
If you are interested in having fun
a little closer to home Family Camping at
White Sands, NM might interest you. This
trip is scheduled for April 12-13, May 1718 and June 14-15 and involves camping,
biking, star gazing, and lots of fun. It is a
trip that the whole family will enjoy.
If getting out on the water is more
your thing, June is the time to take a dip
in the Rio Grande River. Outdoor Recreation will take two trips in June to the Rio
Grande. The first will be the River Float
and Festival on June 14. Participants will
enjoy floating and partaking in a festival
in Las Cruces, N.M. Tube the Rio Grande
River will take place June 21 in Truth or
Consequences, NM and will be a day of
river tubing.
Outdoor Recreation also has
many fun monthly activities on Fort Bliss
to round out the calendar. They include
Tower Days at Tango Tower, Biggs Laser
Tag at Biggs Park, and Family Day on the
Wall at the climbing wall in the Soldier
Activity Center. For more information,
call (915) 744-1532 or stop by the Outdoor Recreation headquarters at the Soldier Activity Center, 20732 Constitution
Ave. on East Fort Bliss.
Keep tabs on Outdoor Recreation
online at blissmwr.com/southwestadventure or on Facebook at facebook.com/
blissodr.
SOUTHWEST EVENTS
VLA Star Party
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES - T OR C ART HOP
LAS CRUCES - SOUTHERN NM WINE FESTIVAL
• 2nd Saturday of every month
• Memorial Day weekend May 24th - 26th
Enjoy a bit of night life and take in some art, live music,
food and other entertainment.
LAS CRUCES - COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Join us for Elephant Butte Lake State Park’s first Kayak
Fishing Tournament. It may be skill, it may be luck, it may
be a bit of both that reel in the prizes.
• April 24th - 27th
• May 16th - 18th
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES - T OR C FIESTA
SILVER CITY WILD WILD WEST PRO RODEO
• May 2nd - 4th
MESILLA - CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA
Dancers, mariachi music, food and fiesta games are at one
of the region’s largest Cinco de Mayo fiestas.
• May 3rd - 4th
DEMING - CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
Bring the whole family and enjoy a parade, vendors,
entertainment anda Mariachi contest at the Courthouse
Park in Deming.
Our Southwest Region is
• May 3
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ELEPHANT BUTTE - KAYAK FISHING TOURNAMENT
This three day celebration of country music in Downtown
Las Cruces features up and coming acts from Nashville and
around the country!
Celebrate festive traditions in honor of the game show
host who brought the town so much fame.
There is a place where
events feature millions
of guest stars.
Sample wines from over 20 wineries from around the
state. Shop, eat, and listen to live music.
Join us at the Southwest Horseman’s Arena. With bull riders,
barrel racers, mutton busters, and rodeo queens, it’s a true
Wild Wild West adventure.
• June 4th - 7th
DEMING - LUNA ROSSA WINE FESTIVAL
Celebrate the Anniversary of one of the largest
vineyards in New Mexico with food, fun, wine tastings
and professional pairings.
• June 14th
SILVER CITY - CLAY FESTIVAL
Celebrate clay in all forms. Offerings showcase
tile, pottery, adobe and natural building processes.
Workshops, live demonstrations and lectures.
• July 30th - August 3rd
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AND DISCOVER YOUR OWN KIND
OF FUN THIS SUMMER
Activity
Date
LOCATION
COST
Tower Day
Biggs Laser Tag
Commander’s Cup
Paintball Tournament
April 5
April 11
Tango Tower, Biggs Park
Biggs Park
$6
$10
Unlimited use of Tango Tower
Entry fee, laser tag equipment ***For all ages
April 12
Biggs Park, Paintball Field
TBD
Team entry fees, all-day air, one case of paint
April 12-13
White Sands, N.M.
$10
Equipment, games, dinner cookout
**You may have to pay additional entry fees
to White Sands
April 26
Air Assault Course
TBD
Muddy cbstacle course race
April 25
April 27
May 2
May 11
May 17
Biggs Park
Soldier Activity Center
Biggs Park
Bigss Park
$10
*Free / $3
$10
*Free / $3
Free
May 17-18
White Sands, N.M.
$10
to White Sands
May 23-26
Salida, Colorado
TBD
Transportation, equipment, park entry fees,
rafting fees, ziplining fees, some meals
June 6
Biggs Park
$10
June 7
Tango Tower, Biggs Park
$10
June 14-15
White Sands, N.M.
$10
River Float and Festival
June 14
Las Cruces, N.M.
$10
Tube the Rio Grande
June 21
Biggs Laser Tag
Family Day on the Wall
June 27
June 29
Family Camping
Old Ironside
Mud Challenge
Biggs Laser Tag
Biggs Laser Tag
Armed Forces Day
Family Camping
Ultimate Summer
Expedition
Biggs Laser TAG
Tower Day
Family Camping
Truth or Consequences,
N.M.
Biggs Park
$12
DETAILS
Use of the climbing wall, ages 6+
Use of the climbing wall, ages 6+
Unlimited use of Tango Tower on morning or
afternoon ticket
to White Sands
Transportation, event entry fees ($5 each after
first two rafters)
Transportation, equipment rental
$10
*Free / $3 Use of the climbing wall, ages 6+
*Free for DoD ID card holders
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TRAIN THE TRAINER
Meredith McLean,
Fort Bliss Sports, Fitness and
Aquatics makes a splash this year with
their Combat Water Survival: Train the
Trainer course. This course is intended
to teach senior leaders everything they
need to teach their own water survival
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course at the unit level. It will help them
determine the water survival ability level
of their soldiers and give them the necessary knowledge to train their soldiers to
survive in the water.
Senior leaders will learn how to
teach soldiers to maintain buoyancy in
full gear, swim 15 yards underwater, assist
other swimmers in the water, use personal
safety and water survival techniques, and
swim the travel stroke, breaststroke, and
sidestroke. The water poses different and
potentially dangerous situations that require soldiers to have knowledge of water
survival techniques.
A minimum of five participants
are needed to reserve a class, but no more
than 10 participants can be enrolled in
each class. Classes are scheduled based
on the convenience of the unit. “This class
has been very popular” says Stephanie
McGruder, Aquatic Manager. “It is a very
useful class because it allows unit leadership to develop their skills and those of
their unit.” Upon completion of the class,
which is conducted in accordance with
TC21-21 Water Survival Training, participants will be certified to conduct their
own water survival training class. For
more information call, (915) 741-5901.
SOUTHEAST EVENTS
Roswell UFO Festival
CAPITAN - SMOKEY BEAR DAYS
Discover the whole story of our favorite native bear.
Parade, live entertainment, and marketplace.
• May 2nd-3rd
There is a place where events attract
vistors from near and far... Very far.
TULAROSA - ST. FRANCIS DE PAULA FIESTA
Ancient rituals come alive with traditional dances, live
music and the coronation of the Queen.
• May 8th-11th
CARLSBAD - MICROBREW FESTIVAL
Enjoy live music, food vendors, fine New Mexico
microbrews and the annual Backyard Burger Challenge.
• May 10th
ALAMOGORDO - GUS MACKER 3 ON 3 TOURNAMENT
Join for two days of family-fun and watch 3on3
basketball tournaments with Gus Macker, enjoy static
military displays, carnivals, vendors and great live music.
• May 17th-18th
CLOUDCROFT - MAYFAIR JURIED ART SHOW
Bring in spring with the arts, live music food and fun for
the whole family in the cool mountains of Cloudcroft!
• May 24th -25th
ROSWELL - FIDDLE AND GRIDDLE
The Country’s best fiddle players entertain you with the
aroma of New Mexico’s best BBQ in the air.
• June 5th-7th
RUIDOSO - MOUNTAIN OF BLUES FESTIVAL
The musical tradition of Live Blues is alive and kicking in
the mountains of Ruidoso.
• June 7th
LOVINGTON - SMOKIN’ ON THE PLAZA
The unofficial State of New Mexico IBCA Sanctioned
Championship BBQ Cookoff!
• June 13th-14th
PORTALES - HERITAGE DAYS
Saddle up for family fun. Parade, barrel racing, a fun run,
live music, petting zoo, water wars and carnival games.
• June 21st
ARTESIA - SMOKIN’ ON THE PECOS
Top National Barbeque chefs compete. Enjoy top notch
BBQ, a beer garden and craft exhibits.
• June 27th-28th
CLOVIS - SMOKE ON THE WATER
Bring the family to celebrate Independence Day with
music, vendors, food and fireworks.
• July 4th
TIMBERON - BLUES AND BBQ FESTIVAL
Our Southeast Region is
Escape the heat and get your Blues on New Mexico style.
A weekend of live music and fun.
• July 4th
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FORT STANTON - FORT STANTON LIVE!
The Civil War comes to life with re-enactments,
demonstrations, concerts and a military ball.
• July 14th -15th
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LOCATION
10K Post Championship
April 4
Soto Physical Fitness Center
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Commander's Cup Paintball Tournament
April 12
Biggs Paintball Field
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Commander’s Cup Track Championship
April 22-24
Stout Track Field
Old Ironsides Mud Challenge
April 26
Air Assault Field
4th Annual Armed Forces Day Triathlon
May 17
Aquatics Training Center
Women’s Softball League
May 30
Omar Bradley Complex
X
Open Volleyball League
May 31
Stout Physical Fitness Center
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OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
DATE
ALL DoD ID
CARD HOLDERS
EVENT NAME AND ELIGIBILITY
Sports, Fitness and Aquatics call (915)
744-5790 or keep tabs on them online at
blissmwr.com/intramurals or facebook.
com/teamblisssports.
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ONLY
makes the game more fun because players
can slide on the field without ripping up
their uniforms.”
If running is more your thing, this
calendar won’t leave you disappointed.
The 10K Post Championship kicks off
this quarter’s events on April 4. It is part
of the Commander’s Cup Qualifier Series
and open to all ID card holders. If you
would like to add a little more challenge
to your run consider running in the Old
Ironsides Mud Challenge on April 26 or
the Armed Forces Day Triathlon on May
17. Both events will provide even the
most skillful runners an opportunity to be
challenged.
There are also many team sports
to choose from this spring including
Women’s Softball beginning May 30,
Open Volleyball beginning May 31, Commander’s Cup Softball beginning June
2, and Open Basketball beginning June
7. For more information on Fort Bliss
COMMANDER’S
CUP EVENT
sports
calendar
Meredith McLean,
Set your own pace this season and
enjoy some of the many events Fort Bliss
Sports, Fitness and Aquatics has to offer.
The calendar this season is packed with
something for everyone to enjoy.
“An exciting new addition to this
season’s calendar is Ultimate Frisbee”
says Holly Imbriaco, Group Fitness Director. “Ultimate Frisbee is a sport that
is really gaining popularity and we have
received so many requests for it that we
decided to add it to our lineup this year.”
Another popular event on the
calendar this quarter is the Commander’s
Cup Paintball Tournament. “This tournament is held at the Biggs Park Paintball
Field every year” says Eric Hildreth,
Community Recreation Division Chief.
“What is really neat this year is that our
paintball field’s landscaping has been upgraded from dirt and rocks to turf, which
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Commander’s Cup Softball League
June 2
Omar Bradley Complex
Open Basketball League
June 7
Stout Physical Fitness Center
X
Army Ten-Miler Qualifying Run
June 13
X
Commander’s Cup Ultimate Frisbee
June 24-26
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SOMETHING TO
CHERISH
Meredith McLean,
With graduations, promotion ceremonies, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
right around the corner let Framing Bliss
become your one stop shop for gifts and
framing for these special moments. While
Framing Bliss is known for their artistic
framing jobs, they also have many gift
ideas that might surprise you.
“Many people don’t realize we
do much more than framing in our shop”
says Michell Dooley, Framing Bliss Manager. Framing Bliss carries signed sports
memorabilia from many famous athletes
and framed prints. They also do custom
engraving. “Engraving is a creative way
to add some personality to any gift” says
Dooley. “We have recently started creat-
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ing personalized engraved poker chips
and they are really popular.” While you
are there try out their café. They offer many café items including frappes,
smoothies, sodas, and bubble tea.
Framing Bliss is located at 820
Marshall Road. For more information,
call (915) 568-5563 or visit blissmwr.
com/framing.
Meredith McLean,
With the dog days of summer upon us, high
temperatures can take their toll on people, animals
and even cars. Extreme heat can push a vehicle past
its limits, and some drivers will find themselves
stranded on the roadside.
Fortunately, preparing your car for the harshest season at Fort Bliss is cheap and easy with the
help of Auto Crafts. They can help keep your car on
the road for many seasons to come. Auto Crafts offers a full list of services to help keep you on the road
from brake replacement and oil changes to bumper to
bumper safety checks and state inspections.
Something that can really help you out in the summer months is their
air-conditioning recharge and repair service. This is a new service being offered
that will not only make it more comfortable for you to drive during the summer
months, but can also save you money by finding leaks before the damage spreads
throughout your car.
Auto Crafts offers a full service shop along with a hobby shop for those
who wish to work on their own vehicles. Auto Crafts is located at 820 Marshall Road. For more information on the many services Auto Crafts offers, visit
blissmwr.com/auto or call (915) 568-7280.
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USING
GRAVITY
To Your Advantage
Meredith McLean,
Glide your way to a total body workout with Fort Bliss Sports, Fitness and
Aquatics. “Gravity class is a great workout for people of all fitness levels” says
Holly Imbriaco, Group Fitness Director.
“It allows people to complement their
free-weight routines while improving
form without the high fear of injury.”
In gravity class participants will
burn fat and define muscle by using their
body weight against gravity. Gravity
class takes place on Tuesday, Thursday,
and Friday from 9-10 a.m. and Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday from 5-6 p.m. in
Milam PFC on Total Gym GRAVITY
machines. Each class has a maximum of
14 people due to the amount of machines
available. “Gravity class is a very unique
class” says Mike Lind, Fort Bliss Personal Trainer. “The instructors are able
to give more personal attention to each
participant giving the class the feeling of
a one-on-one training session while still
having the comradery of the group environment.” Another aspect of the class
that makes it more personalized is the
adjustability of the machines. Each machine has the capability of adjusting up
and down to accommodate individuals
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of different heights and different fitness
levels. The steeper the incline of the machine, the higher the percentage of body
weight the participant will use against
gravity, making their workout more difficult.
The gravity machines are designed to
be used to target several muscle groups in
a short amount of time. “I enjoy gravity
class because we focus on different areas
each class” says Bertha Castellanos, class
participant. Another participant, Catherine Sisk, enjoys the class because “you
can tailor it to your individual needs” she
says. “You can make it as easy or as hard
as you want; you really do get out what
you put into the class.”
In addition to
the regular gravity
class, Gravity Pilates is also offered
through Fort Bliss’
Fitness department.
This class is designed to connect
mind and body like
a regular pilates
class, but with the
added benefit of tailoring the workout
to each individual’s
flexibility level. “Doing pilates on the
Gravity machines allows participants a
safer way to workout. It also allows them
to adjust the intensity of the workout depending on their individual wishes” says
Ursula Morawietz, Assistant Fitness Director. “The machines make it easy to
teach students of all different comfort
levels – from beginner to expert – in the
same class without some feeling like they
aren’t keeping up.” Gravity Pilates is
held from 10:15-11:15 a.m. on Mondays
at Milam PFC.
Milam PFC is located at 2499 Cassidy Road. For class schedules or for more
information, visit blissmwr.com/aerobics
or call, (915) 744-5794.
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CHILD CARE
Soto Gym Child Care Co-op
Candice Boston,
Every parent dreams of free, reliable child care, but the baby-sitter down
the street charges ten bucks an hour and
has a different schedule every semester.
What if you only want to workout a couple of hours a day, how much do you have
to spend to get some time to yourself? The
answer is not one penny.
Necessity is the mother of invention, and nowhere is that more true than in
the world of child care. Soto PFC and has
teamed up with Child, Youth and School
Services to offer a solution; a child care
co-op. Organized by a group of parents,
the co-op provides free quality child care
for parents who want to work out in exchange for their volunteered time. “The
co-op has been a life saver, it is a win-win
for everyone,” says co-op volunteer Jill
Wilkinson. “I volunteer one day a week
for a couple of hours and the rest of the
week I get to workout while my child is child abuse prevention class are provided
being watched by other volunteers. The for all co-op members.
The co-op is open to all service
best part is it’s free and I know my child members and their families. Participatis being well taken care of!”
The East Bliss CDC, only a short ing children must be registered through
distance from Soto PFC, has designated CYSS Parent Central Services, Bldg 1743.
a fully-equipped classroom within their To make an appointment, call (915) 568facility for the co-op. “From the begin- 4374/4646. For more information about
ning, the staff members at East Bliss CDC the co-op, email sotogymcoop@gmail.
have been incredibly supportive of our com or visit the facebook page at: www.
mission and always offer guidance,” Jill facebook.com/fortblisssotogymcoop .
added. “It’s also comforting to know that
co-op members undergo appropriate
training.” The goal
is to provide the
safest environment
possible. Potential
members should be
willing to submit to
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familyCYSS
KID POWER
Self-defense classes that teach youth how to identify unsafe environments and how to immediately
remove or deal with the situation. Youth also learn how to find help in times of emergency.
Candice Boston,
We have all seen it in movies at
least 100 times: A young female walks
through an isolated parking lot late one
evening, all alone. Suddenly, a masked
man jumps out from behind a vehicle
threatening her with a knife. The young
lady bashes the man over the head with
her purse and punches him in the stomach. Either way, while he’s squirming
on the ground, she leaps into her car and
speeds to safety.
Well, that’s Hollywood and nine
times out of ten, real life situations don’t
happen that way. Especially for those who
have not had a self-defense class. Many
people think of self-defense as only a
physical response but self-defense actually means doing everything possible to
avoid physical confrontation with someone who threatens to attack you. It is all
about using your smarts — not your fists.
The best way to prepare yourself to fight off an attacker is to take a
self-defense class. On the third Saturday of every month, you can do just that.
SKIESUnlimited is offering Personal
Protection Classes to help teach youth
how to size up a situation and decide
the best course of action. “One of the
best things people take away from selfdefense classes is self-confidence,” said
Marcy Shoberg, SKIES Instructor. “It’s
much easier to take action in an emergency if you’ve already had a few dry runs.”
Each class includes training in awareness,
boundary setting, using appropriate verbal
response and body language to deter an
attacker without escalating the situation,
and physical response if, and only if, absolutely necessary to preserve personal
safety.
The Personal Protection Class
gives you a chance to learn self-defense
techniques to surprise your attacker and
catch him or her off guard. If you take a
class with a friend, you can continue practicing on each other to keep the moves
fresh in your mind long after the class is
over. If you are interested in taking the
class, please call our SKIESUnlimited
team today for more information at (915)
569-7732 or 568-5195. Class registration is open now until one day before the
start of each class. All students must be
enrolled with CYSS Parent Central Services. For an appointment, call (915) 5684374. To view more of what SKIES has to
offer, visit blissmwr.com/skies. If you are
not registered, you may sign in as a guest.
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familyCYSS
Candice Boston,
When school is out, Camp is in
and Child, Youth and School Services
(CYSS) is offering an array of summer
excitement and activities. Children from
1st grade through high school will find
a camp adventure that enriches their
summer experience. Choose from theme
camps, sports camps and travel camps
with a different destination every day.
CYSS offers a variety of activities that are not only fun, but also help
children retain their scholastic knowledge and develop their life and social
skills. There are dozens of ways for children to have a terrific time and learn new
skills. Interested in nature, art, cooking,
golf, or science? There’s a fantastic camp
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designed with your child in mind.
Half-day and full-day camps are
available. Extended hours are offered at
several locations to include Saturdays.
Most camps will begin the first week of
June and run through the end of August.
With too many camps to mention, we ask
that you visit us online at blissmwr.com/
cys.
Children must be registered with
Parent Central Services, Bldg. 1743. To
make an appointment to register, call
(915) 568-4374. Fees are based on total
family income and required in advance.
Save yourself some money and ask about
our multiple family member discount.
Space is limited. We ask that you make
arrangements at your earliest convenience.
SCHOOL-AGE SERVICES
1st - 5th Grades
Milam SAC
Bldg. 11898, Haan Road
East Fort Bliss, (915) 744-2274
Bliss SAC
Bldg. 2012, Sheridan Road
Main Post, (915) 568-2178
Logan SAC
Bldg. 3505, Ellerthrope Road
Logan Heights, (915) 569-5779/5784
MIDDLE SCHOOL and TEEN
6th - 12th Grades
YouthPlex & Sports
Bldg. 195, Chaffee Road
Main Post, (915) 568-5437/2908
Milam Youth Activity Center
Bldg. 10960, Haan Road
East Bliss, (915) 744-2449
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AMERICA’S ARMED FORCES
KIDS RUN 2014
World’s largest kids running event
Candice Boston,
Often overshadowed by holidays such as Memorial
Day and Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day often slips under
the radar. Since its creation on the 20th of February 1950,
Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of
May each year. This day salutes all the men and women
in every branch of service-who train diligently and can be
called upon at a moment’s notice to risk their lives for their
country.
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On Saturday, May 17th, the 12th Annual America’s
Armed Forces Kids Run will provide thousands of military
dependent children the opportunity to participate in a run
that will take place on 178 installations worldwide. It began
in 1986 with 3,800 children participating in the first run in
Spokane, Washington. Since then, hundreds of thousands
of children have enjoyed the run and in 2002, the decision
was made to offer it to Military Bases and dependents.
The run has been recognized nationally in National
Geographic World, National Road Runners Management,
Runner World, USA Today, and voted Best Children’s Run
by Runner World May 2003. “The kids run is to honor the
children of service members,” said Laura Gillette, Youth
Sports Program Director. “It is important that families find
productive activities that they can participate in together.”
Parents are welcome to join their children in the run.
Predetermined distances have been set based on the child’s
age; age 5-6: half mile, ages 7-8: 1 mile, and ages 9-13: 2
miles.
This years’ run will start at 8 a.m. from the Old Fort
Bliss Replica located at 5054 Pershing Road, at the intersection
with Pleasonton. Participants can begin checking in at 7:30
a.m. The first 125 runners will receive a participation t-shirt.
Runners must be at least 5 years of age to participate. For
more information, please call (915) 568-1568/2617 or visit
us online at blissmwr.com/youthsports.
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of lacrosse to Fort Bliss
Youth, please call 5681568 or 568-2617.
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MONTH
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USA Track & Field
5 - 18
April
May - July
$40/34
Tackle Football
8 - 11
May - July
July - November
$65/55
Boys’ Summer Basketball
5 - 15
June
July - August
$40/34
Girls’ Summer Basketball
5 - 15
June
July - August
$40/34
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10th ANNUAL
McCASA WALK
A Day of Fun and Awareness
Each April since 1986, the Department of Defense has recognized the big sacrifices that the smallest
members of the military community have made on behalf of their parents and the nation.
Meredith McLean,
Lace up your walking shoes
and get ready to pound the pavement
for the 10th Annual McCASA walk
hosted by the Family Advocacy Program of Fort Bliss Army Community
Service. The walk is a campaign to
raise awareness about child abuse,
sexual assault and neglect while celebrating the Month of the Military
Child.
The 10th Annual McCASA
walk kicks off on April 12 at 10 a.m.
in Kelly Park and is a fun event for
the whole family. There will be an
essay contest, food, fun, games, and
music for all to enjoy.
“We are really excited to
celebrate the 10th anniversary of the
McCASA walk this year” says Lana
Johnson, New Parent Support Lead
Home Visitor. “Bringing awareness
to these topics is very important and
it is also important to celebrate military children, because they should be
an inspiration to everyone in how to
be resilient.”
In addition to the McCASA
walk, the Family Advocacy Program offers many life skills classes
throughout the year to help individu
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als and families in all different situations become more resilient. They
hold self- improvement classes on
the topics of stress management, anger management, and how to be an
effective single soldier. They have
classes to improve relationships and
marriages such as The 8 Habits of a
Successful Marriage, Relationship
101, Couples Communication, and
Scream Free Marriage. They also
have classes on parenting, which include Trans-Parenting, Co-Parenting
(Coping with Divorce), Scream Free
School Age/Teen Parenting, Scream
Free Early Childhood Parenting,
Baby Boot Camp, and School Age/
Teen Parenting.
For more information on the
Family Advocacy Program please
visit blissmwr.com/fap or call, (915)
568-9229.
Saturday, April 12 • 10am • Kelly Park
#takeastand
MONEY
SMART WEEK
Meredith McLean,
Increase your financial literacy
during Money Smart Week at Army Community Service. Money Smart Week is
a national initiative aimed at exercising
financial fitness by participating in programs that promote financial security.
Money Smart Week El Paso will take
place April 5-12 and is a collaboration of
local organizations including businesses,
schools, financial institutions, government
agencies, and not-for-profits. “Once a year
all of these organizations come together to
help consumers understand how to manage their personal finances through free
educational seminars and activities, which
cover all facets of personal finance” says
Ana Hernandez, Financial Readiness Program Manager. “Topics covered range
from budgeting to home buying and
communityACS
estate planning.”
The ACS Financial Readiness
Program will be teaching three classes
during this week. The first class is Planning and Budgeting. This class will teach
participants how to avoid living paycheck
to paycheck by planning the use of their
money ahead of time. In the second class –
Dinner on a Dime – participants will learn
how to prepare low-cost, high-quality
meals. The third class is Debt Management and will teach participants how to
live a cash-based lifestyle while working
with creditors to make plans to get their
debt paid off. “These classes can help empower everyone with the knowledge they
need to live a more financially responsible
lifestyle” says Hernandez. To learn more
about FRP, visit blissmwr.com/frp or call
(915) 569-8376.
Program Sponsored by
El Paso County
Operated by
www.blissmwr.com
Spring 2014 | 45
communityACS
HONORING THE FALLEN
U. S.> A R M Y
SURVIVOR
OUTREACH
SERVICES
Helping Survivors cope with their loss for as long as they desire.
Visit your local SOS Office.
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Meredith McLean,
In observance of Memorial
Day, Army Community Service and
the Fort Bliss Garrison will team up
to pay respect to Fort Bliss Soldiers
who have made the ultimate sacrifice
in combat for our country within the
previous year. The Field of Honor Ceremony is a Garrison event organized
and hosted by Survivor Outreach Services at ACS. It will take place on May
30 at 10:30 a.m. at the George Ruhlan
Parade Field on the corner of Sheridan
Road and Cassidy Road.
The fallen soldiers will be
honored through the placement of
a name plate on the Wall of Honor.
Survivors of each soldier are invited
to take part in the ceremony alongside Fort Bliss and El Paso dignitar-
ies. The survivors are invited to go up
and speak in ceremonial tribute if they
desire. Ten Fort Bliss Soldiers will be
honored in this year’s ceremony. “It is
important for us to honor our fallen”
says Helen Barrientes, SOS Program
Coordinator. “They have given so
much to our country and it is important that we publicly recognize that.”
For more information on the ceremony
or any of the programs that SOS has
to offer visit blissmwr.com/sos or call,
(915) 569-4227.
FEATURING CHARLIE DANIELS BAND
Wear Your Dancin’ Shoes!
april 24-27, 2014
main street downtown
lccountryfest.com
Special Military Discount*
$45 per person
INcluDES:
Songwriters Workshop
Friday & Saturday Night Concerts
Sunday Brunch, Fashion Show & Unplugged Concert
Admission to the NMSU Spring College Rodeo
CASEY JAMES
CASSADEE POPE
*Must present a valid Military ID at gate.
)
Hotel Encanto Military Package
2 Nights $88.00 pp/per night
(Friday & Saturday, includes weekend passes for 2 )
***Must show valid Military ID**
BRI BAGWELL
www.blissmwr.com
TICKETS
ON SALE!
CHASE BRYANT
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communityACS
RECOGNITION IS
RETENTION
Tephanie Hopper
Fort Bliss Army Volunteer Corps Manager
If you ask a volunteer, “Why do you volunteer?” some
will say to help others, others may say to gain job experience,
and some may even say that they volunteer to network. The
one answer that you will not get is that they volunteer for the
recognition. In most cases, those who volunteer are not volunteering because they want a certificate or plaque but they do
want some form of appreciation. Do not let volunteering be a
thankless job. The number one method for retaining volunteers
is to make sure they know that they are appreciated. Volunteers
who feel their contributions and time are not appreciated will
stop volunteering but few will ever reveal lack of recognition as
their reason for leaving. Recognizing volunteers is a vital part of
maintaining their interest and enthusiasm in your organization.
Some examples of recognition include:
• Saying, “Thank You”
• Taking them to lunch
• Asking for their opinions
• Giving them additional responsibilities and a new title
• Getting their picture in the paper for outstanding accomplishments
• Giving permission to go to a seminar, convention, or professional meeting at the organizations expense
There are numerous other ways to recognize volunteers. The Fort Bliss Army Volunteer Corps office is the headquarters for installation volunteer recognition and can assist
you in recognizing volunteers for your organization. Some of
Timeless Legacies is a
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come to any location. We also have
locations and events we attend.
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the volunteer recognition opportunities available through the
Fort Bliss Army Volunteer Corps office include:
• Fort Bliss Volunteer of the Quarter
• Fort Bliss Helping Hand Award
• Fort Bliss Volunteer Impact Award
• Kids Involved Doing Service Award (K.I.D.S)
• Volunteer Week Awards
Don’t hesitate to show just how much you appreciate
the contributions that volunteers make within your organization because “Recognition is Retention”. Contact the Fort
Bliss Army Volunteer office at (915) 569-4ACS Ext. 7 or
fortblissvolunteer@yahoo.com for recognition opportunities
or questions about recognition.
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FORT BLISS & FAMILY
FRED WILSON RD
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GATE
(915) 568-2833
PERSHING RD
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MILITARY AREAS
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1 BUILDING LOCATIONS
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GATEWAY BLVD NORTH
PIA
CO
TROWBRIDGE
GATEWAY BLVD SOUTH
LOCATIONS WITH WI-FI
(915) 569-5644
(915) 568-1890
(915) 742-2266
(915) 568-KIDS
568-1117
565-4100
568-2115
569-2331
533-1244
568-2121
29
SU
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(915) 568-4339
(915) 568-9699
(915) 730-9803
(915) 562-7467
(915) 562-5451
(915) 564-0009
46
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(915) 568-6923
(915) 742-3858
(915) 568-3264
(915) 568-5970
(915) 569-5448
SHERIDAN RD
CASSIDY
GATE
(915) 742-2121
(915) 569-2331
(915) 742-CARE
(915) 742-2483
(915) 564-0795
(915) 568-2898
(915) 565-7777
(915) 568-3035
(915) 568-1241
(915) 568-2892
(915) 569-6446
(915) 566-1133
(915) 568-7141
(915) 564-5275
(915) 568-6156
(915) 568-7318
(915) 568-5412
(915) 568-4518
(915) 568-7393
(915) 568-4374
(915) 562-4036
(915) 568-7506
(915) 568-1537
(915) 568-7431
(915) 568-7187
(915) 568-2178
DONIPHAN RD
SLATER RD
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DYER ST
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ARTILLERY RD
PIKE RD
PE
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COPIA ST
PIEDRAS ST
ELM ST
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ALABAMA ST
WORK AVE
HAYES ST
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Fire Emergencies
Housing Areas
Military Police
Ambulance
Poison Information
Information Operator
VICTORY A
DO
WHEELING AVE
(915) 568-3301
(915) 568-4849
(915) 562-8461
(915) 569-4227
(915) 568-7280
(915) 568-6272
(915) 630-8669
(915) 568-1519
(915) 568-5689
(915) 569-7199
(915) 568-6287
(915) 568-4022
(915) 568-5380
(915) 568-3500
(915) 569-5500
(915) 568-5563
PX:
(915) 562-7200
3
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500B
Adjutant General
45
American Red Cross
7060
Armed Services YMCA
2494
Army Community Service
Automotive Skills Center/Auto Crafts 820
Bowling Center/Desert Strike Lanes 2949
197
Car Wash
448
Chaplain
1730
Child Development Center, Main
PIERCE AVE
Child Development Center, Replica 5036
504B
Civilian Personnel Office
1717
Commissary
250
Community Pool
11
Family and MWR Headquarters
250
Family Resilience Center
820
Framing Bliss
Freedom Crossing
Post Exchange, Grand Theatre
Third-party Shops
1
18 Garrison Command
BUREN AVE
7777
19VAN
Hospital:
WBAMC
7777
Information
7777
Ambulance
MONROE
AVE
7777
Appointments
7777
Red Cross
1991
20 Housing: On-Post/Balfour Beatty
1741
21 Housing: Off-Post
1744
22McKINLEY
IHG Army AVE
Hotels at Fort Bliss
505
23 In-Processing/Welcome Center
8
24 Inspector General
2951
25 Ironworks Gym West
1611
26 ITR Kiosk at Freedom Crossing
1991
27 Kelly Park
113
28 Legal Assistance
1310
29 Dunkin’ Donuts
BLVD
2
30 FORT
Mickelsen
Community Library
2499
31 Milam Fitness Center
1735
32 Old Ironsides Museum
5054
33 Old Fort Bliss Replica
2968
34 Omar Bradley Softball Complex
1743
35 Parent Central/CYSS Registration
1733
36 Post Office
37 POV Car Resale Lot
1334
38 Recycling Center
5035
39 Replica Aquatic Center
131
40 SKIESUnlimited Gymnastic Center
2010
41 School-Age Center, Bliss
5037
42 School-Age Center, Replica
43 Soldier and Family Assistance Center 887
2496
44 Soldier and Family Medical Clinic
2930
45 Stout Physical Fitness Center
241
46 Survivor Outreach Services
262
47 Tennis Club & Fitness Zone
Transportation
505
48
Inbound
ALTURA
AVE Transportation
503B
49
Outbound Transportation
1717
50 Trading Post
RICHMOND
A Little AVE
Bit of Bliss Gift Shop
Fort Bliss Thrift Shop
Junior Enlisted Family Center
Indoor Playground
2408
51 USO
503A
52 Vehicle Registration
AURORA AVE
6077
53 Veterinary Services
195
54 Youth Services
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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EARL H. BRUNS RD
35
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PIKE RD
RD
FOUNDERS BLVD
AIRPORT RD
12
CARRINGTON
PLEASONTON RD
26 17
Bridge to East Fort Bliss
HAAN RD
CHAFFEE RD
MARSHALL RD
36
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37
SHANNON VAN VALZAH RD
JEB STUART RD
32
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Fort Bliss
National
Cemetery
HINMAN RD
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STENNIS ST
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EAST FORT BLISS LEGEND
No.
Organization
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4
5
Aquatics Training Facility
Biggs Express
Biggs Park
Biggs Physical Fitness Center
Centennial Club
Catering
Dining Room
Habanero
Java Cafe
Primo’s Express
Metro Bingo Bar
6 Child Development Center, East Bliss
7 Child Development Center, Milam
8 Community Center Troop Store
9 East Bliss Mini Mall
10 Ironworks Gym
11 Military Police Station
12 School-Age Center, Milam
13 Soldier Activity Center
BOSS Headquarters
Cliffhanger Cafe
ITR
Leisure Travel
Library
Outdoor Recreation
Unit Funds
14 Soto Physical Fitness Center
Wi-Fi in snack bar area only
15 Youth Activity Center, Milam
16 USO/FirstLight Federal Credit Union
USO
FirstLight Federal Credit Union
17 U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy
AAFES SMA Bookstore
Bldg.
Telephone
11284
11388
11251
11199
(915) 562-8442
(915) 744-8087
(915) 744-8730
(915) 744-8427
(915) 744-1711
20707
11896
20752
13471
T20700
20709
11898
20732
20751
10960
20727
(915) 744-8427
(915) 744-3731
(915) 744-7879
(915) 799-3156
(915) 566-5479
(915) 744-8697
(915) 568-2115
568-2116/568-2117
(915) 744-2274
(915) 744-1532
(915) 744-1525
(915) 744-1535
(915) 744-1522
(915) 744-5105
(915) 744-1534
(915) 744-1532
(915) 744-5105
(915) 744-5788
(915) 744-5792
(915) 744-5105
(915) 744-5105
(915) 744-2278
11291
(915) 744-3480
(800) 351-1670
(915) 744-8009
(915) 562-5645
12
FOUNDERS
WENDOVER
SERGEANT MAJOR BLVD
3
LUKE
7
CHANUTES
17
LUKE
SERGEANT MAJOR BLVD
SHORT
2
SGT E CHURCHILL
BIGGS
MSG R MILLER
SGT C THOMAS
5
SGT MARKLE
BARKSDALE
LUKE
MSG R MILLER
AIRPORT ROAD
BIGGS GATE
DUNCAN
RANDOLPH
SGT MARKLE
SSG SIMS
4
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EL PASO, TEXAS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MILITARY AREAS
El Paso
International
Airport
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MILITARY GATES
1 BUILDING LOCATIONS
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LOCATIONS WITH WI-FI
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CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES
FOOD, LEISURE, & ENTERTAINMENT
SPORTS, FITNESS, &
AQUATICS
ARMY
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
directoryFMWR
HQ
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
Bldg. 2494 Ricker Road
(915) 568-1132
FAMILY RESILIENCE CENTER
Bldg. 250 Club Road
(915) 569-5500
SOLDIER AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER
Bldg. 887 Marshall Road
(915) 568-6923
SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES
Bldg. 241 Sheridan Road
(915) 568-5970
SOTO PFC
Bldg. 20751 Constitution Avenue, East Fort Bliss
(915) 744-5788
STOUT PFC
Bldg. 2930 Cassidy Road
(915) 568-3264
MILAM PFC
Bldg. 2499 Cassidy Road
(915) 568-7318
LOGAN HEIGHTS PFC
Bldg. 4797 Ellerthorpe Road, Logan Heights
(915) 568-5198
BIGGS PFC
Bldg. 11251 Biggs Street, East Bliss
(915) 744-8730
IRONWORKS GYM - EAST
Bldg. T20700 Anzio Way, East Fort Bliss
(915) 744-8697
WARRIOR GYM
Bldg. 21171 Medic Avenue, East Fort Bliss
(915) 741-5930
TENNIS CLUB & FITNESS ZONE
Bldg. 262 Club Road
(915) 569-5449
REPLICA AQUATIC CENTER
Bldg. 5035 Dickman Road
(915) 568-7431
AQUATICS TRAINING CENTER
(915) 741-5901
COMMUNITY POOL
Bldg. 253 Club Road
(915) 568-6925
CENTENNIAL BANQUET AND CONFERENCE CTR
Bldg. 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill Street, East Fort Bliss
(915) 744-8427
UNDERWOOD GOLF COMPLEX & GOLDEN TEE
Bldg. 3193 Coe Avenue, Logan Heights
(915) 568-1059
DESERT STRIKE LANES
Bldg. 2949 Carter Road
(915) 568-6272
FORT BLISS ROD & GUN CLUB
Bldg. 3730 Roy Johnson Lane, Northeast El Paso
(915) 568-2983
PERSHING PUB
Bldg. 243 Club Road
(915) 568-6272
OLD FORT BLISS REPLICA
Bldg. 5054, Pershing Road & Pleasonton Road
(915) 568-4518
BIGGS PARK
Bldg. 11388 Sergeant Major Boulevard, East Fort Bliss
(915) 744-8087
MICKELSEN LIBRARY
E-Wing, Basement, Bldg. 2 Pershing Circle
(915) 568-6156
RV PARK
Bldg. 4130 Ellerthorpe Road
(915) 568-0106
FRAMING BLISS
(915) 568-5563
AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS CENTER
(915) 568-7280
ITR/UNIT FUNDS - SOLDIER ACTIVITY CENTER
(915) 744-1522
ITR - FREEDOM CROSSING KIOSK
Freedom Crossing, Bldg. 1611 Marshall Road
(915) 569-6446
OUTDOOR REC - SOLDIER ACTIVITY CENTER
(915) 744-1532
SOLDIER ACTIVITY CENTER
(915) 744-1532
CYSS PARENT CENTRAL
Bldg. 1743 Victory Avenue
(915) 568-4374
CYSS PARENT CENTRAL SATELLITE OFFICE
Bldg. 503B Pershing Road
(915) 568-2146
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - EAST BLISS
Bldg. 20707 Kasserine Way, East Fort Bliss
(915) 744-2731
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - LOGAN
(915) 568-3989
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - MAIN
Bldg. 1730 Pleasonton Road
(915) 568-5689
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - MILAM
Bldg. 11896 Haan Road, East Fort Bliss
(915) 744-7879
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - REPLICA
(915) 569-7199
SCHOOL-AGE CENTER - BLISS
(915) 568-2178
SCHOOL-AGE CENTER - LOGAN
(915) 569-5784
SCHOOL-AGE CENTER - MILAM
(915) 744-2274
YOUTHPLEX
Bldg. 195 Chaffee Road
(915) 568-5437
YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER - MILAM
(915) 744-2278
SKIES Unlimited - Main
(915) 569-7732
SKIES Unlimited - Gymnastic CENTER
Bldg. 131 Doniphan Road
(915) 568-5544
FAMILY CHILD CARE (FCC)
Bldg. 3503 Story Road, Logan Heights
(915) 568-4198
SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER
Bldg. 503B Pershing Road
(915) 569-5064
DFMWR HEADQUARTERS
2nd Floor, Bldg. 11 Pershing Road
(915) 568-3500
MWR Marketing
Bldg 12, Pershing Rd.
Fort Bliss, TX 79916
PRESORTED
STANDARD
US POSTAGE PAID
EL PASO, TX
PERMIT #296

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