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Whats in this issue: Trunk & Treat Photos Red Cross Babysitter’s Training November Arts & Crafts Family Advocacy Pro- gram USO Free Arts & Craft Team 6 Note #13 Military OneSource - Coping with the Ft Hood Tragedy USARPAC Civilian Walk & Health and Wellness Fair Military Child Education Coalition’s “Tell Me a Story” Rhonda Mixon (guest speaker) 2009 ACS Holiday Din- ner Voucher Program and applicatioin USO Presents: “A tropic homecoming” Outdoor Recreation Calendar (Nov 2009) ACS Exceptional Family Member Program Financial Readiness Nov 2009 High School Musical 2 On Stage Skies Unlimited AFTB training 90/10 Principle NOV SIMS Newsletter “one team ohana” Weekly neWs Binder” USARPAC HHB Family Readiness Group 09 November 2009 Contents of this news binder is strictly for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement of any private of commercial organization by USARPAC or the Dept. of the Army Upcoming ONE TEAM FRG Events: I & S Company will be coordinating several fundraisers to fund this years Holiday Party. If you are interested in planning these events, please join the team! Nov 13 “Pie in the Face” during PT @ 7am near the USARPAC Motor pool. For more info please contact FRG Leader : Rosario Miranda ( [email protected]), 1SG Austin ([email protected]) or CPT Miranda ([email protected]) Bake Sales, Bake auctions and Car wash are in planning (more info to come) GIFT WRAPPING FUNDRAISER: This event is open to ALL 3 companies. Your company would need to designate a Treasurer and an Alternate to open a bank account and all necessary forms are prepared by the BN FRSA. Please contact Ms. Meri-Mine Clarke ([email protected]) for more info. Deadline for application is NOV 13, 2009. MAHALO Nui Loa to ALL who donated and participated by decorating their vehicles at our 1st “One Team” FRG Trunk and Treat event. USARPAC Keiki’s had lots of FUN and went home with heaps of CANDIES!!

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Page 1: 09  Nov Weekly News Binder

Whats in this issue:

Trunk & Treat Photos

Red Cross Babysitter’s

Training

November Arts & Crafts

Family Advocacy Pro-

gram

USO Free Arts & Craft

Team 6 Note #13

Military OneSource -

Coping with the Ft Hood

Tragedy

USARPAC Civilian Walk & Health and Wellness

Fair

Military Child Education Coalition’s “Tell Me a

Story” Rhonda Mixon

(guest speaker)

2009 ACS Holiday Din-ner Voucher Program

and applicatioin

USO Presents: “A tropic

homecoming”

Outdoor Recreation

Calendar (Nov 2009)

ACS Exceptional Family

Member Program

Financial Readiness

Nov 2009

High School Musical 2

On Stage

Skies Unlimited

AFTB training

90/10 Principle

NOV SIMS Newsletter

“one team ohana” Weekly neWs Binder”

USARPAC HHB Family Readiness Group

09 November 2009

Contents of this news binder is strictly for informational purposes and does not implyendorsement of any private of commercial organization by USARPAC or the Dept. of the Army

Upcoming ONE TEAM FRG Events:

I & S Company will be coordinating several fundraisers to fund this years Holiday Party. If

you are interested in planning these events, please join the team!

Nov 13 “Pie in the Face” during PT @ 7am near the USARPAC Motor pool.

For more info please contact FRG Leader : Rosario Miranda

( [email protected]), 1SG Austin ([email protected]) or CPT Miranda

([email protected])

Bake Sales, Bake auctions and Car wash are in planning (more info to come)

GIFT WRAPPING FUNDRAISER:

This event is open to ALL 3 companies. Your company would need to designate a Treasurer

and an Alternate to open a bank account and all necessary forms are prepared by the BN FRSA. Please contact Ms. Meri-Mine Clarke ([email protected]) for more info.

Deadline for application is NOV 13, 2009.

MAHALO Nui Loa to ALL

who donated and participated by decorating their

vehicles at our 1st “One Team” FRG Trunk and

Treat event. USARPAC Keiki’s had lots of FUN

and went home with heaps of CANDIES!!

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Register and Sign up for vFRG

1. www.armyfrg.org

2. Click “register here” 3. Select HI for Hawaii 4. Select unit name : “USARPAC STB” 5. Select account type “soldier” or “family member” 6. Complete Registration information, entering the soldier’s full name and last 4 digits of the soldiers SSN

Contact your CO FRG Leaders:

I&S Co: Rosario Miranda

[email protected]

OPS Co: Miranda Kizzie

[email protected]

HS Co: Quenita Samuel

[email protected]

FRSA: Meri-Mine Clarke

(808) 438-3516 or

[email protected]

Or you may see you section

directorate FRG Leader

Obama declares Military Family Month

For 14 years, the Armed Forces YMCA and others have celebrated November as Military Family Month.

Now, President Barack Obama has made it official throughout the country — at least for this November.

“I call on all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service for the tremen-

dous contributions they make in the support of our service members and our nation,” Obama stated in his

proclamation, signed Oct. 30, designating November 2009 as Military Family Month.

Obama included the parents of service members in his message, as well as spouses and children. “As sons and

daughters, husbands and wives, and mothers and fathers are deployed, military families endure with excep-

tional resilience and courage,” he wrote. “They provide our troops with invaluable encouragement and love,

and serve our nation in their own right.”

During this month, he said, “we honor the families of our Armed Forces and thank them for their dedication to

our country.”

“The strength of our nation is measured not just by our success on the battlefield, but also by our ability to

support those families who have made so many sacrifices for us. Time and again, military families have

shown their heart in the face of adversity.”

Obama urged the nation to support not only those in uniform and their families, but also the families of

wounded and fallen warriors.

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Why is everyone laughing at me?

Hey, it’s a Haw’nNacho Libre!!

…baby brother doesn’t like him

Honey, who’s squealing up there?

Dude, move away from

his mommy

I think he’s cute!

My hero?

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Mahalo to ALL who donated goodies and supported the FRG Trunk & Treat event

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“ONE TEAM” Family Fun

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Babysitter’s Training*

When: Friday, November 20th

9 am – 4 pm

Where: Bldg. 750, Rm. 208Soldiers Support Center 2nd Flr. Briefing Rm.

Cost: $45.00 (Includes Handbook, CD ROM,

Emergency Reference Guide and Mini First Aid Kit!)

Call 655-4927 to register*!*Must be 11-17 years old

*fulfills requirement for USAG-HI child

supervision guidelines

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See Calendar for Dates

• Pottery Wheel Throwing — 4 sessions, 5-8pm

$65 includes supplies

• Quilting /Sewing — 6—8pm, learn the basics and start a new project every

month! $25 1st class $5 each add’l class

• Picture Framing — 1 session, $45 includes all materials, 9 -12noon

• Ceramic Mold Pouring — 1 session, $25 includes supplies 9:30am-12noon

• Woodshop Safety Class — required to work in our woodshop. Held on the

1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. 8-10am 1 session $10

• Lauhala Leaf Weaving — 2 days of learning to weave various items.

1 day/$15.00 or 2 days/$25.00, 10:30 am—12:30 pm

• Keiki Art Club — 3 sessions, Wed. 2-3 pm, $50/$40 each sibling

• Mom & Tots — Parents(s) and child take on a creative project together.

Every Thursday, 10-11am. $3

• Precious Metal Clay Jewelry — $35.00 includes supplies. Learn the

basics of PMC, torch safety, and create a pendant or a pair of earrings.

9am-12noon. Max. 4 students

• Snowman Cookie Plate — $25.00 Anytime between 9am—2pm.

Paint a 12”X9” snowman cookie plate for the Holidays. Great Christmas

gift or keep it to add to your home decorations. Kiln firing required, return

in 3 days to pick up your snowman.

• Christmas Card-Making & Stamping — $10.00 includes supplies

Max. 6 students. From 6-8pm.

• Holiday Scrapbooking with a Purpose- $5.00 6-8pm Lay-out challenge.

Bring your own supplies and use our cricut. Project idea will be supplied or

work on your own project.

• Digital Photography-$50.00 (3 two-hour sessions) 9-11am. Max. 3 students

Learn basic camera operation and photo editing/composition. An under-

standing of what your digital camera can do for you—what are all those

icons for?

Hours of Operation

Wednesday-Thursday 10-6pm

Friday-Saturday 9-4pm

Woodshop Sat/Sun only 10-4pm

Sales Store/ Registration 655-4202

Ceramics 655-6327

Framing & Engraving 655-6330

Woodshop 655-0898

Tue Wed Thu F r i Sat

3 Quilt ing/Sewing

Holiday Scrapbooking

4 Keiki Art Club Pottery Wheel

5 Mom & Tots

6

7 Woodshop Safety

Digi ta l Photography Ceramic Framing

10 Quilt ing / Sewing

Pottery Wheel Ch ristmas

Ca rdmaking & Stam ping Wks hp

11 Veterans Day

Hol iday CLOSED

12 Mom & Tots

13 Pr eci ous

Metal Clay Workshop

14 Ceramic

Digi ta l Photography

17 Quilt ing/Sewing

Holiday Scrapbook ing

18 Keiki Art Club Pottery Wheel

19 Mom & Tots

20 Sn owman Cook ie Pla te Workshop

Framing Lauha la Weaving

21 Woodshop Safety

Ceramic Digi ta l Photography

24 Quilt ing/Sewing

Christmas Ca rdmaking &

Stam ping workshop

25 Keiki Art Club Pottery Wheel

26 Thanks giving

Hol iday c losed

27

28 INVENTORY

Sales Store & Framing Closed

Schofield Bks ARTS & CRAFTS Sales & Class Registration 655-4202

N O V e m b e r   Crafts.....Discover Life’s Little Pleasures.......Be Creative Today!!!

Bldg 572 919 Humphreys Rd Near the Bowling Center

Print all your Holiday Photos at our Kodak Photo Printer

Don’t wait in line at walmart!

Workshop

Workshop

Workshop

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 New born Care I

9:00-11:00am Library

SB

3 New Born Care I 9:00-11:00am AMR

CC

Autism Support

Group

5:30-8:00 pm AMR

4 Baby Massage

2:00-4:00pm AMR

CC

5 Holiday Stress

9:00-11:00 am ACS SB

Baby Massage

9:00-11:00 am ACS SB

6 Potty Training

9:00-11:00 am ACS

SB

7

8

9

New born Care II 9:00-11:00 am

Library SB

10 New Born Care II

9:00-11:00 am AMR

CC

11

VETERANS

DAY

ACS Closed

12

13 14

15 16 Magic 123 Parenting

8:00-12:00 am AMR CC

17 SHARE Support

Group

5:30-8:00pm AMR

Chapel

18 SHARE Support

Group

5:30-8:00pm SB

Chapel

19 Anger Management

3:00-4:30pm ACS SB

1:00-3:30pm AMR CC

New Parent Resource

Workshop 2:00-4:00 pm Library

SB

EFMP Bowling

6:00-8:00 pm SB

20

21 Daddy Boot Camp

9:00-1200pm ACS

SB

22 23 Breast Feeding Basics

9:00-11:00am Library

SB

24 Ages and Stages of

Infant and Child Development

9:00-11:00am Yano

Library SB

Breast Feeding Basics

9:00-11:00am AMR

CC

25 New Parent Resource

Workshop 2:00-4:00pm AMR

CC

26

27

28

29 30

Legend

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AMR Community

Center

SB= Schofield

Barracks

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Ages and Stages of Infant and Child Development: Understanding the ages and stages of normal child development will help you understand how to care for and encourage your child. Come and join us for this important session. Please call 655-4227 for more information Anger Management: This workshop provides information about the basic mechanisms of anger. Are you angry? Do you feel like you are out of control? This class will provide the tools to resolve anger in a healthy way. Register by calling 655-4227. Autism Support Group: Support group for soldiers and family members who are looking for support and information regarding Autism. Both groups offer a 5:30 dinner and 6:00 presentation and discussion. Childcare is provided and CYS registration is required. For more information or to make childcare reserva-tions please call 655-4777/1551/4791. Baby Massage: Babies are intuitive, and their sense of touch highly developed. Therefore, in addition to many health benefits, the time spent massaging your baby greatly increases your communication and helps you to understand your baby's moods, needs, desires and expressions. Please call 655-4227 for more information. Breastfeeding Basics: It should be one of the most natural things in the world. But for many moms, especially new mom’s breastfeeding can be confusing. Join us as we learn about getting started with breastfeeding, overcoming challenges and the importance of breastfeeding for your baby. Please call 655-4227. Crisis Response Training: The concept behind CRT team is to provide a team of caring and trained volunteers that can immediately “be there” for a spouse and family members after notification of a death or serious injury. CRT volunteers are screened and selected by the Rear Detachment Commanders. For more information please call 655-1638/5049 EFMP Bowling: This is a free activity for special needs families, the whole family can attend not just the EFMP member. EFMP Enrollment and event sign-up are required. To sign up please call 655-4777/1551/4791. Holiday Stress: The holiday season is about to begin. Come and learn important holiday stress management techniques so you can make the most of your holidays. Please call 655-4227 for more information. Magic 1-2-3 Parenting for Children Ages 2-12: The program was developed by Thomas W. Phelan, PhD, for parents of children ages 2-12 and offers a humorous look at parenting, with a serious look at discipline. Register for the class by calling 655-4227. Newborn Care I and II: How come they don’t come with instruction manuals? Taking care of a newborn for the first time can be scary. From holding, to diapering, to bathing, come learn the basics of newborn care to make the early month special for parents and baby. Please call 655-4227 for more information. New Parent Support Program - Resource Workshop: The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) has a Resource Group Workshop available for new parents at the Army Community Service at Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter. The workshop provides important information on the Nurturing Parent curriculum, resources available in the community, and short videos on preventing shaken baby syndrome and basic newborn care. Seating is limited to the first 20 participants. Please call 655-4227 for more information. Potty Training Your Toddler: Learn all you can about potty training your child. What are the signs that your child is ready and how do you start. Please call 655-4227 for more information. SHARE Support Group: EFMP Support group that focuses on various special needs issues that encourages sharing hints, accomplishments, resources and encouragement. Both groups offer a 5:30 dinner and 6:00 presentation and discussion. Childcare is provided and CYS registration is required. For more information or to make childcare reservations please call 655-4777/1551/4791.

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness classes are available upon request. Please call 655-4779 to request a class.

Family Advocacy Program

CLASS AND ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS

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USO and Army Community Service present

Craft Connections Workshops for

Families of Deployed Soldiers

Maximum number of participants 20.

Contact Colleen at 438-4497 to sign up.

Brought to by the letters USO

04 November 2009-2:00-3:00pm, Schofield Barracks ,ACS

12 November 2009-6:00-7:00 pm, AMR Community Center

20 November 2009-2:00-3:00pm, AMR Community Center

24 November 2009-6:00-7:00 Schofield Barracks ,ACS

FREE ARTS AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES

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USO and Army Community Service present

Craft Connections Workshops for

Families of Deployed Soldiers

Maximum number of participants 20.

Contact Colleen at 438-4497 to sign up.

Brought to by the letters USO

04 November 2009-2:00-3:00pm, Schofield Barracks ,ACS

12 November 2009-6:00-7:00 pm, AMR Community Center

20 November 2009-2:00-3:00pm, AMR Community Center

24 November 2009-6:00-7:00 Schofield Barracks ,ACS

FREE ARTS AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES

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USO and Army Community Service present

Craft Connections Workshops for

Families of Deployed Soldiers

Maximum number of participants 20.

Contact Colleen at 438-4497 to sign up.

Brought to by the letters USO

04 November 2009-2:00-3:00pm, Schofield Barracks ,ACS

12 November 2009-6:00-7:00 pm, AMR Community Center

24 November 2009-6:00-7:00 pm, Schofield Barracks ,ACS

04 December 2009-2:00-3: 00pm, AMR Community Center

FREE ARTS AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES

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Coping with the Fort Hood Tragedy

If you or your family have been affected by the shootings at Fort Hood, you can call Military

OneSource 24/7 at 1-800-342-9647 for free assistance and support. You can also go to www.MilitaryOneSource.com any time to learn about counseling options, find online resources, or read or download expertly prepared articles, including: Coping with Fears Following a Traumatic Event

Helping a Child Cope with Fears After a Traumatic Event

If you are concerned about the safety of family members at Fort Hood, go to the American Red Cross Safe and Well Site at https://disastersafe.redcross.org or call the Fort Hood Family Hotline at 866-836-2751 or 254-288-7570.

The Fort Hood Web site is at www.hood.army.mil

Military OneSource can help.

Call any time at 1-800-342-9647 to speak with a consultant. Or visit www.MilitaryOneSource.com

En español: 1-877-888-0727. For TTY/TDD: 1-800-346-9188

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WHEN: 13 November 2009 TIME: 0745-0945

WHERE: Palm Circle

0745: Congregate at Palm Circle Flag Pole

0800: Walk with CG

0845: Workout and Health Fair at Fort Shafter Physical Fitness Center

Contact MSG Gaines at

438-5892

[email protected]

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Military Child Education Coalition’s TM

Tell Me A Story:Making Connections and Finding Support through Literature

Military Child Education Coalition’s TM

Tell Me A Story:Making Connections and Finding Support through Literature

Tell Me A Story: Making Connections and Finding Support through Literature is

an initiative that was created to empower our military children by using literature and their own stories. Tell Me A Story is geared toward children ages 4-12. Each family will receive a copy of While You Are Away. Hands-on activities, snacks, and a fun learning experience will be provided! Reserve your space today!

What is

?

www.MilitaryChild.org

254.953.1923 ~ 909 Mountain Lion Circle Harker Heights, TX 76548 ~ CFC #10261

While You Are Away by Eileen Spinelli

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

5:30—7:00 P.M.

Shafter Elementary School

Fort Shafter, Hawaii

Admission is FREE!

Space is limited!

R.S.V.P. 258-5961

or e-mail [email protected]

Featuring Guest Reader

Rhonda Mixon Spouse of LTG Benjamin R. Mixon

Commanding General, U.S. Army Pacific

“Military Child Education Coalition®,” “MCEC®,” “Tell Me A Story™,” “TMAS™,” and associated trademarks and design elements are owned

by the Military Child Education Coalition. © 2009 Military Child Education Coalition. All Rights Reserved

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INFORMATION PAPER SUBJECT: 2009 ACS Holiday Dinner Voucher Program PURPOSE: To provide program information and to disseminate information on the ACS Holiday Dinner Voucher Program. BACKGROUND: Each year ACS, with the help of Army and Civilian communities, distributes thousands of dollars in holiday food vouchers to Army Families. This program is designed to reduce the financial stress associated with the holidays. ELIGIBILITY: E1 to E4 Families with financial need. NOMINATION SUBMISSIONS: Commanders and 1SGs may make nominations based on financial need. Final determination will be made by an ACS appointed panel and vouchers will be made available to unit leadership for pickup beginning on 14 December 2009. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Submit nominations using the enclosed form to the ACS POC no later than 9 December 2009. Due to the personal nature of the nominations, request signed nominations be sent digitally or be hand carried to ACS, Schofield Barracks, Building 2091 or Tripler Office, TAMC, Building 127A. POC: Robin Sherrod, ACS Financial Readiness Manager, email: [email protected] or call 655-1717. Robin Sherrod/655-1717

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ACTIVE U.S. ARMY HAWAII

HOLIDAY DINNER VOUCHER

APPLICATION

The following information is forwarded to nominate an active duty junior enlisted (E-1 – E-4) Family for the Holiday Dinner Voucher Program. 1. Family Data: Name _________________________________ Rank _________________________ Unit __________________________________ Unit Phone ____________________ Home Phone ___________________________ Household Size _________________ Children: Name ________________________ Age ________ ________________________ ________ ________________________ ________ ________________________ ________ ________________________ ________ Is Service Member currently deployed? Yes ____ No ____ Does spouse work? Yes ____ Monthly Net Income $______ No ____ Active Duty Spouse? Yes ____ Rank ____ No ____ Single Parent? Yes ____ Rank ____ No ____ Do you currently live in Army Hawaii Family Housing (AHFH)? Yes ____ No ____ 2. Specifically describe Family’s financial need.

3. Will you refer this Family for a confidential financial counseling appointment? ____ Yes ____ No _________________ ___________________ __________________ Commanding Officer or First Sergeant Signature Date Unit Contact Number ___________________________

Submit to ACS Tripler Office, Building 127A no later than 7 December 2009

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Important Information:*Cost for biking programs is $20 if using your own bike. If you need to checkout one of ours, cost is $25.• Programs are offered in three different difficultly levels. Level I Beginner is an all abilities program suitable for ages

10 and over. A Level II Moderate program involves increased level of difficulty for intermediate skill levels, and a Level III Advanced program is considered highly challenging with increased risk. Most programs include round-trip transportation to and from Schofield Barracks and necessary equipment. Program levels are listed on the schedule.

• Blue Star Card holders receive a 10% discount on all equipment checkouts.• Deploying Soldiers qualify for free dives! Enjoy your last dive before deployment, one dive on R&R and your first dive

after redeploying for free, courtesy of Outdoor Recreation and Ocean Concepts.• Due to weather conditions and other factors affecting outdoor programs, all program calendars are subject to change

without notice. Please call to confirm final program details.

Activity Descriptions

• Stand up Paddleboard Lessons – Learn to paddleboard and enjoy the craze taking the Hawaiian Islands by storm.• Surfing Lessons – Learn to surf like the pros… or at least look the part. Beginner and advanced lessons available.• Adventure Kayaking – Half day of adventurous kayaking off various beaches around the island. Available in 3 skill

levels as well as fishing trips.• Open Water Diver Certification – Receive an exciting one-week long course that will award you a LIFETIME

certification as a PADI Open Water SCUBA Diver. Courses run Monday thru Sunday. • Discover SCUBA – Not sure you’re ready for SCUBA? Experience SCUBA FOR FREE! Learn the ins and outs of

what it takes to be scuba certified and become familiar with the equipment in a contained environment at Richardson Pool, Schofield Barracks.

• Adventure Biking – Discover many local “secrets” and find the great beach locations along the scenic North Shore bike path or Pearl City trails. A mild biking activity for all ages!

• Adventure Mountain Biking – Challenge yourself while biking through the Ko’olau and Waianae mountain ranges. Beginner and advanced levels with a view.

• Adventure Hiking – Enjoy a full day hiking to various locations around the island. Water provided.• Shoreline Fishing – Spend an evening or full day bait dunking at a favorite shore fishing area. We guarantee a

good time fishing Hawaiian style. • Kualoa Ranch & Island Tour – North Shore Tour, Kualoa Ranch Jeep or Movie Set Tour, Historic Sites, Secret

Island visit and a turtle-watching sail to Chinaman's Hat.• Hawaiian Canoe Paddling – A brief history of outrigger canoes in the Hawaiian culture along with instruction.

Skilled paddlers in each canoe assist and support our guests.• Custom Adventures – Custom Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, stand-up paddling and surf programs may be created with

a minimum of 5 personnel. Get with the Outdoor Recreation Team to coordinate one for your unit! Great for PT, Org Days, Unit Competitions and more!

• Paintball – Test your skills against friends, family or your unit. Great stress management and adrenaline rushes. Lighted fields available for open play. Never played? We’ll teach you.

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For more information or to sign-up for any of the above programs, please contact:

Outdoor RecreationBuilding 556 Heard AvenueSchofield Barracks655-0143Ocean Concepts(Scuba programs only)Building 556 Heard Avenue853-0479Paintball HawaiiWheeler Army Airfield343-3929Open: Friday 5 - 9 pm Sat. & Sun. 11 am - 7 pm

Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture all those gorgeous viewsand unforgettable sites you’ll see on your adventures!

Program Name Date Time Cost Register By

Level I Hiking: Aiea Loop Trail Nov 1 7 am – 1 pm $10 Oct 29Open Water Diver Certification Nov 2 6 days, 6-10 pm $229.99 Oct 30Level III Biking: Kaena Point Nov 7 7 am – 12 pm $20* Nov 4Outrigger Canoe/Stand-Up Paddling: Pokai Bay Nov 8 7 am – 12 pm $64 Nov 5Open Water Diver Certification Nov 9 6 days, 6-10 pm $229.99 Nov 6Level III Kayak Fishing: Kaneohe Bay Nov 14 6:30 am – 2 pm $49 Nov 10Open Water Diver Certification Nov 16 6 days, 6-10 pm $229.99 Nov 13Evening Surf Patrol (Advanced Surfing) Nov 19 4:30 pm-dusk $19 Nov 16Snorkeling for Octopus: Kaneohe Bay Nov 21 7 am – 2 pm $42 Nov 18Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Nov 22 7 am – 12 pm $54 Nov 19Open Water Diver Certification Nov 23 6 days, 6-10 pm $229.99 Nov 20Kaneohe Sandbar Boat Trip Nov 28 6 am - 4 pm $64 AD/$14 CH Nov 25Level I Biking: North Shore Bike Trail Nov 29 8 am – 12 pm $20* Nov25Open Water Diver Certification Nov 30 6 days, 6-10 pm $229.99 Nov 27

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Army Community Service

Exceptional Family Member Program

P r e s e n t s

Rules Regarding Discipline

Do you know about the discipline procedures that apply to

your child with a disability?

Have you heard about the “ten day” rule, “manifestation determination”?

What about the need for a functional behavior assessment, parents rights

and responsibilities regarding discipline?

If the answer is “NO” to any of these

questions, this WORKSHOP is for you!!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Part 1

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Part 2

Community Children’s Council Members

Encouraged to attend 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Location Schofield Barracks, Main Chapel

Bldg. 791 Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786

Attention Parents and Professionals!

Register with ACS EFMP at: 655-1551 Registration Deadline: Tuesday November 17, 2009

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Directed by COCO WIELMusical Direction by DAREN KIMURA Choreographed by PHILIP AMER KELLEY

November 19, 20, 21, 27, 28 and December 4, 5, 11, 12, 20097:30 p.m. Curtain ~ Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter

$12 to $20 at Box Office 438-4480, (10 am to 2 pm)

Available online @www.Armytheatre.com

Ticket in hand or online ticket order with photo ID gains quick access at the gate!

ARMY COMMUNITY THEATREServing the military and civilian communities since 1942!

Open To The Public!!

HighSchool Musical2 10/16/09 5:15 PM Page 1

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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

Army Family Team Building presents:

Survival Training AFTB Level I is the beginning of the journey through the jungle and will assist you in obtaining the skills necessary to navigate your way through your military

environment. Level I provides survival techniques to assist your entry

into the jungle. AFTB jungle instructors will provide the survival

manual and help build your explorer team.

November 18th

Class is held 8:30am - 4:00pm at the NCO Academy Call 655-4227 or 655-1703 to reserve a seat! ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY!!!

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The 90/10 Principle Author : Stephen Covey Have you read this before? Discover the 90/10 Principle. It will change your life (at least the way you react to situations). What is this principle? 10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react. What does this mean? We really have no control over 10% of what happens to us. We cannot stop the car from breaking down. The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may cut us off in traffic. We have no control over this 10%. The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%. How? By your reaction. You cannot control a red light., but you can control your

reaction. Don't let people fool you; YOU can control how you react. Let's use an example. You are eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You have no control over what just what happened. What happens when the next will be determined by how you react.You curse. You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over. She breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing the cup too close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm upstairs and change your shirt. Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish breakfast and get ready for school. She misses the bus. Your spouse must leave immediately for work. You rush to the car and drive your daughter to school. Because you are late, you drive 40 miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit. After a 15-minute delay and throwing $60 traffic fine away, you arrive at school. Your daughter runs into the

building without saying goodbye. After arriving at the office 20 minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started terrible. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse. You look forward to coming home, When you arrive home, you find small wedge in your relationship with your spouse and daughter. Why? Because of how you reacted in the morning. Why did you have a bad day? A) Did the coffee cause it? B) Did your daughter cause it? C) Did the policeman cause it? D) Did you cause it?

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The answer is " D". You had no control over what happened with the coffee. How you reacted in those 5 seconds is what caused your bad day. Here is what could have and should have happened. Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say, "It's ok honey, you just need, to be more careful next time". Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs. After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase, you come back down in time

to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus. She turns and waves. You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff. Your boss comments on how good the day you are having. Notice the difference? Two different scenarios. Both started the same. Both ended different. Why? Because of how you REACTED. You really do not have any control over 10% of what happens. The other 90% was determined by your reaction. Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle. If someone says something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. You don't have to let the negative comment affect you! React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting stressed out etc. How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic? Do you lose your temper? Pound on the steering wheel? A friend of mine had the steering wheel fall off)

Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Do you try and bump them? WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds later at work? Why let the cars ruin your drive? Remember the 90/10 principle, and do not worry about it. You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep and get irritated? It will work out. Use your worrying energy and time into finding another job. The plane is late; it is going to mangle your schedule for the day. Why take out your frustration on the flight attendant? She has no control over what is going on. Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger. Why get stressed out? It will just make things worse. Now you know the 90-10 principle. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results. You will lose nothing if you try it. The 90-10 principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this principle. The result? Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress, trials, problems and heartache. We all must understand and apply the 90/10 principle. It CAN change your life!!!

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USAG-HI COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

November 2, 2009

1. COMMUNITY

USAG-Oahu Commander LTC Richard Gledhill 438-0428

Schofield Bks

Oahu North Community Director James Brown 655-8978

Deputy Community Director Mel Wright 655-1252

Fort Shafter Oahu South Community Director Mark Young 438-6996

Deputy Community Director Rosey Stone 438-6147

2. FAMILY AND MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION (FMWR)

Waikiki Express - Your free personal chauffeur to Waikiki is back and better than ever! Starting Friday, 6 November, 2100-0400, on pay day Fridays, and select other special occasions, let FMWR pick you up at Schofield Barracks or Fort Shafter with this bus traveling to Waikiki. Tickets are free, but you must have a ticket to ride. Tickets are available at both Information, Ticketing and Registration (ITR) offices. Call 655-9971 or 438-1985. Family Fun Friday - Family Fun Friday is back at the Tropics Recreation Center starting on Friday, 6 November, at 1800. Along with that, enjoy free Papa John’s pizza, fun and games, and some of the most hilarious and entertaining contests around. Also on hand will be HDTVs, tons of Nintendo Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 games for checkout, family table games and pool, darts, air hockey, table tennis, beach volleyball, and much more. Call 655-5698. Scuffle on Schofield - Enjoy the best MMA fighting Hawaii has to offer with a new and improved Scuffle at Schofield on Saturday, 7 November at Martinez Physical Fitness Center. If you saw the last fight, this one is a must-see; the fights are bigger than ever. Undercard matches start at 1700 and the main fights kick off at 1900. Call 655-5698. Holiday Scrapbooking - Bring your own supplies and use our tools in this holiday layout

challenge on Tuesday, 3 November, 1800-2000 at the Schofield Barracks Arts and Crafts Center. Cost is just $5. This is your chance to meet others who share your passion. Project ideas will be supplied, or work on your own project. Call 655-4202. Ukulele Workshop - Mr. Steven Cupchoy will present an informative and entertaining Ukulele workshop on Wednesday, 4 November, 1730-1930 at SGT Yano Library, Schofield Barracks. The workshop will provide basic information on the history of the ukulele in Hawaii and demonstrations on how the ukulele is played. For more information or to register, call 655-8002.

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Holiday Card-Making & Rubber Stamping - Learn new techniques with stamps and inks,

make your very own holiday cards, and more, on Tuesday, 10 November, 1800-2000 at the Schofield Barracks Arts and Crafts Center. Just $10 covers the class and all your supplies. Call 655-4202. Health and Fitness - Join us for an evening of Healthy Activities on Friday, 20 November, 1600-2000 at Martinez Physical Fitness Center. Enjoy health and fitness assessments, activities, information booths, door prizes, refreshments, giveaways, and more. Don’t miss out! Call 655-4804. Outdoor Adventures - Join us for a ton of fun-in-the-sun adventures throughout November.

Try your hand at an adventure hike, Sunday, 1 November, or mountain biking on Saturday, 7 November. Enjoy a Hawaiian canoe and stand–up paddling adventure on 8 November. Whatever your outdoor interest, we’ve got you covered all month long! Call 655-0143. NEW BLUE STAR CARD BENEFIT !

Blue Star Card holders now receive special discounts at the Hale Koa Hotel. Spouses with a valid Blue Star Card will receive a 10% discount on dining and entertainment at the following: Koko Café, Bibas, Hale Koa Room Restaurant, Sunday Brunch, and tickets purchased for weekly shows booked directly through the Hale Koa Activities Desk. Reservations must be made directly through the Hale Koa Activities Desk by calling 808-955-0555, ext 546. This discount does not include alcoholic beverages and is not combinable with any other offers or discounts. Blue Star Card holders now receive a 10% discount on the Hawaiian Luau at the Sunset Café at the Pililaau Army Recreation Center. Enjoy the opportunity to experience old Hawaii every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Dinner begins at 1800 and the show begins at 1830. For questions or reservations for a party of four or more, please call 696-4158.

Blue Star Card holders have two new special Papa John’s discounts! Blue Star Card holders have their choice of one large 3-topping or specialty pizza for $14.99, or two large 2-topping pizzas for only $23.99! This special Blue Star Card discount may not be combined with any other offer and a valid Blue Star Card must be shown at the time of purchase. This offer is valid at any Papa John’s location throughout Oahu. Blue Star Card Program Information: Blue Star Card is on Facebook! - Are you a Facebook fanatic? So are we! Become a fan of FMWR Hawaii and join the Blue Star Card Group Page! Stay current on all of the upcoming Blue Star Card Special Events and Activities, RSVP online to attend events, view event photos, and tag your friends with special Blue Star Card stickers. Find us and friend us today! Health and Fitness Center STACC Site Information - The STACC site for the Health and

Fitness Center will remain free for valid Blue Star Card Holders, Mon-Fri, 0800-1100, at the

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Kaala Community Activities Center, Bldg. 556. Registration is required. For more information, please call 655-8313. Deploying Units - FMWR is available to come to your pre-deployment FRG meetings to explain the benefits of the Blue Star Card program and to answer questions. Please call 656-3327 for more information or to set up a meeting. Still Need a Blue Star Card? - The Blue Star Card is a FMWR deployment discount card for spouses of deployed Soldiers. The card offers spouses discounts at FMWR facilities, activities, and special events. Blue Star Cards are valid throughout the entire deployment. For a full list of Blue Star benefits, visit the website at www.bluestarcardhawaii.com. Blue Star Card Email List - Are you a Blue Star Card holder but not receiving FMWR email

updates? If so, please email [email protected] so we can register your email address for Blue Star Card updates. 3. ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS)

Mobilization and Deployment - Army Community Service, Tripler Army Medical Center and the Chaplains have teamed up to a form Family Strong Series. This is a collaborative effort between the three agencies to provide a wide variety of resources to address challenges at all stages of deployment. To view available classes and workshops, go to the ACS webpage on the MWR website at www.mwrarmyhawaii.com, select ACS, then welcome. Classes can be coordinated through your Family Readiness Support Assistant or Chain of Command. FAMILY ADVOCACY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Don’t let the holidays get you stressed, join our Holiday Stress class to learn creative ways to manage your way to a stress-free New Year, 5 November, 0900-1100. To register call 655-0596. Anger Management – This class is designed to help Army Families manage anger and learn

how to get your anger in check. To register, call 655-0596.

Date: 19 November Time: 1500-1630 Place: ACS, SB Date: 19 November Time: 1300-1430 Place: AMR Community Center (AMR CC)

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Daddy Boot Camp - This class offers hands-on training so new dads can be confident and

effective parents. To register, call 655-0596. Date: 21 November Time: 0900-1200 Place: ACS, SB Active Parenting – Family Advocacy Program continues to offer active parenting; however, we have switched to a new curriculum titled 1-2-3 Magic, Managing Difficult Behavior in Children 2-12. 1-2-3 Magic, an internationally acclaimed program on child discipline, will be presented by the Army Family Advocacy Program on 16 November, 0800-1200, AMR CC. The program, developed by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D, offers a humorous look at parenting, with a serious look at discipline. Please call Regina Peirce at 655-0596. Ages and Stages of Infant and Child Development - Learning about normal child

development will help you understand how to care for and encourage your young child. To register, call 655-0596. Date: 24 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: SGT Yano Library, SB Potty Training Your Toddler Classes - Learn all you can about potty training your child including the signs that your child is ready and how to start. To register, call 655-0596. Date: 6 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: ACS, SB NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (NPSP) The NPSP continues its mission to engage Army parents of every newborn at TAMC hospital. TAMC’s OBGYN department assists the NPSP in this mission with weekly referrals. NPSP also meets with post-partum and NICU staff at TAMC to provide weekly follow-up with Families. Baby Massage I, II, & III - Babies are intuitive and their sense of touch is highly developed.

Baby massage is a great activity to increase the bonding between a baby and parents. The time spent massaging your baby greatly increases communication and helps you to understand your baby’s moods, needs, desires and expressions. In addition to increased bonding there are many health benefits for baby. Baby Massage is a three part consecutive series that is offered every month, so if a parent misses a class they can catch it in our other location or just wait until the following month. Babies should be between 4 and 8 months old. Call 655-4227.

Date: 4 November Time: 1400-1600 Place: AMR CC

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Resource Workshop - NPSP has a Resource Workshop available to all parents. The

workshop provides important information on the Nurturing Parent curriculum, resources available in the community, and short videos on preventing shaken baby syndrome and basic newborn care. Call 655-4227. Date: 19 November Time: 1400-1600 Place: SGT Yano Library, SB Newborn Care I and II - Taking care of a newborn for the first time can be scary for any parent.

Come learn the basics of newborn care and make the early months special for you and your baby. Newborn care provides tips about everything from holding your baby, to diapering and bathing. This class is a two part series that is offered every month, so if a parent misses a class they can catch it in our other location or just wait until the following month. To register, call 655-4227. Class #I Date: 2 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: SGT Yano Library, SB

Date: 3 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: AMR CC Class #II Date: 9 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: SGT Yano Library, SB

Date: 10 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: AMR CC Breast Feeding Basics - Breast feeding should be one of the most natural things in the world, but for many moms breastfeeding can be frustrating. Join our breast feeding basics class to learn about getting started with breastfeeding, overcoming challenges, and the importance of breastfeeding for your baby. Call 655-4227. Date: 23 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: SGT Yano Library, SB Date: 24 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: AMR CC

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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) Autism Support Groups - ACS EFMP continues to partner with the Community Chaplains and

the Children’s Community Council to offer Autism Support Groups. The groups provide Families an opportunity to share experiences, gather new information, and become knowledgeable about community resources. On-site child care will be available but children must be registered with CYSS STACC and sign up is required. Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4791 or 655-1551 for more information or child care reservations. Date: 3 November Time: 1730-2000 Place: AMR Chapel SHARE Support Group ACS EFMP has started a SHARE Support Group for EFMP Families. The groups will provide Families with an opportunity to share experiences, gather new information and become more knowledgeable about community resources. On-site child care will be available but children must be registered with CYSS STACC and sign up is required. Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4791 or 655-1551 for more information or child care reservations.

Date: 17 November Time: 1730-2000 Place: AMR Chapel Date: 18 November Time: 1800-2000 Place: SB Main Post Chapel Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)

ALL ABOARD!!!! AFAP 2010, "Ride the Train of Change". That's right, get on-board with your quality-of-life issues. Submit your AFAP issue for the 2010 Installation Conference today. 2010 AFAP conference dates are 26-28 Jan 2010 at the Nehelani Conference & Banquet Center, Schofield Barracks. Issue submission can be made on-line at www.mwrarmyhawaii.com, via fax at (808) 655-1654 or at the Schofield Barracks ACS, 2091 Kolekole Ave and the TAMC ACS Satellite Center, 127A Krukowski Rd. For more information about this program, contact Michael Briglin at (808) 655-1696 or via email at [email protected]. Army Family Team Building (AFTB)

Army life can be a jungle so let AFTB help you navigate through the rough terrain. Whether you are new to Army or have been around awhile, we have something for everyone. We even have opportunities for you to become a part of the AFTB team as a volunteer!

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AFTB Level I, Welcome to the Jungle! will be held on 2-3 November at Schofield Barracks ACS 0900-1230. This class is the beginning of the journey through the jungle and will assist you in obtaining the skills necessary to navigate your way. Level I will discuss expectations and impact of the Army lifestyle, acronyms, introduction to Family Readiness Groups, and Community Resources to name a few classes. Money Matters Checkbook Maintenance. Obtain information about opening and maintaining a checkbook account on 4 November, 0900-1030, Schofield Barracks, ACS. Call 655-4227 for more information. Credit Management. Do you know what your credit score is? Learn how to use your credit wisely and how to improve your credit score on 11 November, 0900-1030, Schofield Barracks, ACS. Call 655-4227 for more information. First Term Financial Training. This course will provide you with basic financial skills, develop self reliance and personal responsibility, encourage financial planning, improve money management skills and enhance personal financial literacy. The course is available on 9 & 23 November, 0830-1600, Schofield Barracks ACS. Call 655-4227 for more information. Money Management. Learn the basic tools for financial success, develop a spending plan, reduce expenses and make your paycheck work for you on 4, 11 & 25 November, 1030-1200, Schofield Barracks, ACS. Call 655-4227 for more information. Learn how Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) works in terms of amount allowable and the different types of investment opportunities available on 25 November, 0900-1030, Schofield Barracks, ACS. Call 655-4227 for more information. The Financial Readiness Program has one-on-one personal financial counseling available by appointment. Call 655-4227 to schedule your appointment today.

Work and Careers

Employment Orientation. Kick start your job search in Hawaii! Get employment information on Federal, State, private sector and staffing agencies. See the reference materials, job listings, computers, etc that are available for use. Classes are available on 2, 9, 23 & 27 November, 0900-1030, Schofield Barracks, ACS. Call 655-4227 to register today. Relocation Are you new to the island? Check out our free newcomers island tour that will take you around the island. The tour departs from Schofield Barracks ACS the 2nd and 4th Saturday at 0800 and from Fort Shafter Flats ACS the 3rd Wednesday at 0800 every month. Call 655-4227 or 438-4499 to get your boarding pass today!

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Are you interested in learning more about Hawaiian Culture? Then Umeke (vessel) Ka’eo (knowledge) is the class for you. Join this fun and interactive class and take away a new piece of knowledge to fill your vessel. The 8-week series is held every Wednesday from 1800-2000 at Schofield Barracks ACS. Join us for one class or participate in all 8. Children 6 and up are welcome to participate as well. Call 655-4227 for more information. Outreach Programs First Term Financial Training. This course will provide you with basic financial skills, develop self reliance and personal responsibility, encourages financial planning, improves money management skills and enhances personal financial literacy on 5 November, 0800-1500, TAMC Chapel or 19 November, 0800-1530, Fort Shafter Flats ACS, Bldg 1599. Call 655-4227 for more information. Are you a dad whose spouse is deployed? Then join us in our all new group, When Moms Deploy Dads Rule the Roost. We will provide dinner and activities for the kids and an opportunity for Dads to meet and share tips on how you make it work for you on 5 November, 1730-1930, AMR CC or 19 November, 1730-1930, HMR CC. Call 438-4499 to make your reservation. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness classes are available upon request. Please call 655-4779 to request a class. 4. ARMED SERVICES YMCA (Dela LaFleur, 624-5645) 1262 Santos Dumont Ave, WAAF

Hours of Operation - Our office is open Monday through Friday from 0800-1400 and at other

times by appointment. Father Daughter Ball - Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing at our 3rd Annual Father Daughter Ball on Saturday, 7 November, at the Nehelani Banquet & Conference Center, Schofield Barracks. Purchase your tickets early as seating is limited. The Children’s Waiting Room - Have you been putting off your medical appointment? We can help you with some of your childcare needs while you attend medical appointments on Schofield or Tripler. We have a Children’s Waiting Room available to provide onsite child care for healthy children while parents or siblings attend regular medical appointments at:

Tripler Hospital (808) 833-1185 for reservations

Schofield Clinics (808) 624-5645 for reservations

Monday 8-12 8-12

Tuesday 8-12 8-12

Wednesday 8-12 8-12

Thursday

8-12 8-12

Friday 8-12 8-12

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Food for Families - Our emergency food locker is available to families who are experiencing

financial difficulty and who could use some assistance. We generally have a supply of canned goods, frozen food, dry goods, and personal care items. We also gratefully accept donations of non-perishable items to replenish our food supply. Please call 624-5645 for information. Playmorning - This family interactive playgroup is designed for children up to age 5 and their parents or caregivers. No registration is required but there is a fee of $1 per child to help cover the cost of supplies. The program is offered at the following locations from 0900-1030:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Wheeler ASYMCA

Helemano

Community

Ctr &

Iroquois Point

Elementary School

Wheeler ASYMCA

& Iroquois Point

Elementary

School

Helemano

Community

Ctr &

Iroquois Point

Elementary School

Wheeler ASYMCA

Welcome Baby and Me - For babies under 12 months old and their parents. Babies will have

the opportunity to exercise and develop their fine and large motor skills through play. Come join us Thursday mornings 0830-1030 at the Wheeler Armed Services YMCA. $1.00 fee per child. First visit is free!

5. UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (USO) Nicole Darity, Programs Manager, 836-3351

The USO would like to thank the FRGs and volunteers who worked around the clock welcoming home Soldiers to Schofield Barracks. If you would like to get involved with the Deployment / Re-deployment Support Program, please contact Elaine Ota at 448-9966 or email [email protected].

Many thanks to Hale Kula Elementary School and Schofield Barracks CDC for hosting USO Hawaii’s Jumpstart Read for the Record which was held on 8 October. The book of choice this year was The Very Hungary Caterpillar. There were almost 600 participants from Schofield.

The Airport USO will be hosting a Grand Re-Opening Event on Thursday, 5 November. Please stop by the Center from 1200-1600 to see the upgrades and enjoy refreshments provided by a few of our sponsors.

The Airport USO will be hosting a Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, 26 November beginning at 1130. During that time, free phone and video calls will be provided by Skype to USOs

Would you like to be on the ASYMCA’s mailing list? If so, please e-mail

[email protected] and ask to be added.

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around the world to keep our traveling troops and family members connected with their loved ones around the world. Please contact Nicole at [email protected] or 836-3351 for more information.

USO Hawaii will be holding Craft Connections (formerly TLC) workshops in partnership with ACS throughout the month of November. Sign-ups will be conducted by ACS. Please contact Nicole for details. USO is bringing Sesame Street Live to Hawaii!! Two shows are scheduled for Martinez Gym on 12 December at 1500 & 1730. Other base locations and dates are: 9 December Kaneohe MCB at 1330 & 1830; 13 December Hickam AFB at 1500 & 1800.

For further information on USO Hawaii, please visit our website: www.uso.org/hawaii or email [email protected]

6. HUI O’ WAHINE

Hui O’ Wahine Make it, Fake it, Bake it Basket Auction and Luncheon Join the Hui O’ Wahine, Fort Shafter Spouses Club for their November luncheon. The luncheon will be held on 12 November at the Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter from 1030-1300 and will feature a Make it, Fake it, Bake it Basket Auction. Are you crafty? Like to Bake? Just like to shop? Then create a basket with some goodies or have your unit/company/FRG, etc. donate one to be auctioned off. The proceeds go into the Hui welfare fund for deserving organizations. To donate baskets please contact Hui 1st VP Cyndi Gilbert at [email protected] or 808.744.7911 by 9 November. To reserve your luncheon seat contact Kelli Underhill at [email protected] or 808.888.5754. Reservations for the luncheon are due by 5 November at 1500. The luncheon price is $15. For more information visit www.huispirit.com.

7. FORT SHAFTER THRIFT SHOP

Need a night’s rest, different Christmas decorations, or a new place to volunteer? Check out the Hui O’ Wahine Fort Shafter thrift shop. It is open Tuesdays and Fridays 0900-1300, Thursdays 1400-1800 and Consignment Hours, 0900-1030. Join us for our bag sale on 5 & 6 November. A reminder: we will be closed on 27 November in observance of Thanksgiving. The Fort Shafter Thrift shop is always in need of new volunteers. Visit the Thrift Shop at Bldg. 342 Pierce Street or call 842-1074.

8. SCHEDULED EVENTS

Oahu North

Town Hall 26 Jan 2010, 1830-1930, Post Conference Room (Lg Rm) 25 May 2010, 1830-1930, Post Conference Room (Lg Rm) 21 Sep 2010, 1830-1930, Post Conference Room (Lg Rm)

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ONCD PX/Commissary/Nehelani Advisory Council: 7 Dec 09, 1015-1115, Nehelani (following SIMS Meeting) Oahu South

Town Hall 3 Feb 2010, 1830-1930, Wednesday, AMR Chapel 2 Jun 2010, 1830-1930, Wednesday, AMR Chapel 6 Oct 2010, 1830-1930, Wednesday, AMR Chapel Fort Shafter PXMarket/ Council Meeting

13 Jan 2010, 1000-1100, Wednesday, Bldg 1599, Conference Rm #115, Ft. Shafter Flats 14 Apr 2010, 1000-1100, Wednesday, Bldg 1599, Conference Rm #115, Ft. Shafter Flats 14 Jul 2010, 1000-1100, Wednesday, Bldg 1599, Conference Rm #115, Ft. Shafter Flats 13 Oct 2010, 1000-1100, Wednesday, Bldg 1599, Conference Rm #115, Ft. Shafter Flats

9. NEWSLETTER AND MEETING INFORMATION

Website: The Newsletter is also available on the Division Website at www.25idl.army.mil.

Spouse Information Meeting POC: Ms. Linda Keller at [email protected].

Email Article Submissions by the 3rd Friday of Every Month to:

[email protected].

Next SIMS North Meeting: 2 Nov 09, 0900, Nehelani. Please send any related concerns/changes to SGT Ryan McCarty at [email protected]. Next SIMS South Meeting: 18 Nov, 0900, Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter. Please send any related concerns/changes to Leighton Siu at [email protected].