23 AUG 2018 IN THIS ISSUE - BY DATE: (CLICK FOR DIRECT VIEW)

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1 The Pass It On is available online at: 23 AUG 2018 Our mission at ACS is to prepare and empower our Total Military Family to meet the challenges of military life by providing essential programs, resources, and services that enhance knowledge, life skills, well-being, quality of life, and retention. Army Community Service: On Facebook: Fort Carson Army Community Service On Twitter: FortCarsonACS On the web: [Also [Also In In this this issue] AER CAMPAIGN EXTENDED ARMY CLAIMS STATUS CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM BE THERE PEER SUPPORT CAR SEAT & CHILD SAFETY CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM CLIMBING WALL MONTHLY CHALLENGE CIVVIES ED CENTER COMPUTER LAB MOVE EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY GROUP FREE FIREWOOD IN BLACK FOREST FREE PRESCHOOL HEALING HORSES 4 ARMED FORCES HORSEMANSHIP FOR VETERANS/AD KINGDOM BUILDERS FAMILY LIFE CENTER LOVED ONES PTSD SUPPORT GROUP MILART MILITARY PARENTS NIGHT OUT NEW BICYCLE LANES DOWNTOWN NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS NEWCOMER ORIENTATION OPERATION TBI FREEDOM PEAK MILITARY CARE NETWORK PROJECT RIGHT DIRECTION RECYCLING LOCATIONS SRP PHARMACY TAI CHI CLASSES TRANSITIONS WEBSITES WOMEN S RESOURCE AGENCY IN THIS ISSUE - BY DATE: (CLICK FOR DIRECT VIEW) CHANGE OF COMMAND DATES EL PASO COUMMUNITY SERVICES UPCOMING EVENTS FLORRISSANT FOSSIL BEDS ACTIVITIES FOR AUGUST YOUTH FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION BEGINS AUG FREE MILITARY ADMISSION TO STATE PARKS 24 AUG FORT CARSON RETIREMENT CEREMONY 25 AUG MOBILE FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION 27 AUG WOMEN S EQUALITY DAY 28 AUG PWOC FALL KICK-OFF 29 AUG GETTING THE MOST OUT OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID 30 AUG RED CROSS DENTAL TRAINING APPLICATIONS DUE 31 AUG FORT CARSON TRAINING HOLIDAY 03 SEP HOLIDAY GATE CLOSURES 03 SEP AAFES EXCHANGE HOURS FOR LABOR DAY 05 SEP CWOC FALL KICKOFF 07 SEP CITIZENS ACADEMY OF FOUNTAIN APPLICATIONS DUE 07 SEP PATRIOT DAY GIVE-BACK EVENT 08 SEP DOG SPLASH 08 SEP OPERATION K.U.D.O.S. 08 SEP MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SEP TAPS GOOD GRIEF CAMP MENTORS NEEDED 15 SEP 2018 ALL SERVICES MILITARY RETIREE/SPOUSE INFORMATION DAY 18 SEP GET EDUCATED: YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS 18 SEP FOUNTAIN COMMUNITY NIGHT IN THE PARK 19 SEP COMMUNITY INFORMATION EXCHANGE (CIE) 24 SEP HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH OBSERVANCE 25 SEP OPERATION SHOWER MILITARY BABY SHOWER 28 SEP VA CLINIC OPEN HOUSE THRU 13 OCT LAUNCH: RUNNING CLUB FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 13 OCT FORT CARSON OKTOBERFEST 16 OCT PUMPKIN WALK 17 OCT NO BARRIERS EVENT AT FORT CARSON 17 OCT COMMUNITY INFORMATION EXCHANGE (CIE) 18 OCT PUMPKIN SPLASH 20 OCT AUTO SHOP OF HORRORS 21 OCT TRUNK OR TREAT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 26 OCT FRIGHT NIGHT LOCK-IN 27 OCT GREAT PUMPKIN SHOOTOUT THRU 07 NOV BOXING 101

2 CHANGE OF COMMAND UPCOMING DATES DATE UNIT TIME LOCATION SEP 07 71EOD Group 1000 Founders Field ARMY CLAIMS STATUS The United States Army Claims Service Center for Personnel Claims Support is working diligently to adjudicate and process claims. The status "awaiting documents" does not necessarily mean the examiner is awaiting information from you as there are other agencies, such as DFAS, that must provide information to process claims. If any information is needed from you concerning your claim the assigned examiner will contact you. Currently DFAS is overwhelmed with the request for the required information to process claims and is working diligently to resolve the backlog. There have been over 1,000 claims from Fort Carson alone. COMMUNITY INFORMATION EXCHANGE The next Community Information Exchange will be held on Wednesday, September 19th at the Elkhorn, 9:00a.m. ED CENTER HOURS CHANGING Effective Aug. 6, the Fort Carson Education Center hours will change to the below. The education center is located in building Reception/Administration office, room 150: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. --Army Education Counselors, room 150, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Walk-in only; no appointments. Friday is by appointment only from 9 a.m. to noon; call to schedule (limited availability) -- Computer Lab, building 1012, room 103, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (50-station, CAC-enabled computer lab) -- Army Personnel Testing, building 1117, room 150, for inquiries, to schedule an exam, or to pick up results, visit the reception/admin office --BSEP/GT Prep, building 1011, room 111, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., closed Friday --Weekly Briefing Schedule: must sign in at building 1117, room 150, at least 15 minutes prior: -ETS (Attendance mandatory to out-process; pick one session. Bring orders and clearing papers): Monday or Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 2-3 p.m., Tuesday 2-3 p.m. Soldiers PCSing do not need to clear at the Education Center; GoArmyEd account will be cleared automatically. -College 101: Tuesday or Thursday 8:30-9:30 a.m. -GI Bill: Thursday a.m. FORT CARSON ROAD & PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION ADVISORIES Visit for details and maps FREE FIREWOOD IN BLACK FOREST Help residents clear their land of thousands of cords of free firewood, dried out from the fire, already felled, limbed, bucked, and stacked. You need to haul it away, cut it to fireplace length, and split it. For more information, contact Byron, info@hoperestored.org. HOLIDAY GATE CLOSURES Gates 6 and 19 will be closed Sept. 3 in observance of Labor Day. They will reopen for normal business Sept. 4. Normal business hours for gates 6 and 19 are 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Visitor Control Center will remain open for normal business hours, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sept. 3.

3 RECYCLING LOCATIONS The hours of operation for Fort Carson's full-service recycle location at the southeast corner of the Exchange on Sheridan Avenue are Monday-Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Exchange site accepts cardboard, mixed paper (white paper, newspaper, magazines, shredded paper, junk mail, etc.), aluminum, tin, plastic, glass, nonaccountable/expendable metals and ink and laser printer cartridges. Customers can also bring the following nontraditional items for recycling: --Electronics, including computers, cell phones, DVDs, TVs and other devices. There is a limit of one CRT TV or one flat screen TV accepted per family. (Only personal, non-government, electronics will be accepted.) --Porcelain (remove hardware and rubber gaskets) --Mattresses (not box springs) --Batteries There are also two primary recycle collection points for cardboard, mixed paper (white paper, newspaper, magazines, shredded paper, junk mail, etc.) aluminum, tin and plastic at the following locations: --Wolf Dining Facility parking lot --Specker Avenue and Long Street parking east of the Education Center Note that these recycle locations cannot be used to dispose of household trash. (The Exchange drop-off location does accept limited furniture and household hazardous waste.) For more information, call the Directorate of Public Works Recycle Program manager at TRANSITION WEBSITES Soldiers who need access to levy briefings, ETS, retirements and other associated information can access it at the following web links while updates are still being made to the Fort Carson website: For more information, contact Keith Cashion, CAPS Chief, at or Arlene Nicholson, Transitions chief at WOMEN S EQUALITY DAY Evans Army Community Hospital presents a Women s Equality Day observance at noon Aug. 27 at Elkhorn Conference Center. For more information, call /7356.

4 2018 ALL SERVICES MILITARY RETIREE/SPOUSE INFORMATION DAY

5 2018 CITIZENS ACADEMY OF FOUNTAIN

6 AAFES EXCHANGE HOURS FOR LABOR DAY

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8 AUTO SHOP OF HORRORS Date: Oct , 5 p.m p.m. Auto Skills Center Wetzel Ave. Bldg Fort Carson Google Map Save the date for the Auto Shop of Horrors, a #MountainPostLiving program. More to come. All information is subject to change.

9 BOXING 101 Date: Aug , 9 a.m. - Nov , 9:30 a.m. The Directorate of Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation (DFMWR) will host a comprehensive and hands-on class introducing participants to Boxing at Waller Physical Fitness Center. The commitment fee of $60 includes training with calisthenics, body weight exercises, bag work, running, jump rope, shadow boxing and more. Every Tuesday and Thursday participants will meet each week to hone their skills. FAQ's Open to Department of Defense ID cardholders. For further information, please call Event will go on regardless of the weather.

10 CWOC FALL KICKOFF

11 FORT CARSON OKTOBERFEST Date: Oct Iron Horse Park Elwell Street Fort Carson, Colorado United States Google Map Join us for a celebration of all things Oktoberfest! Fort Carson Oktoberfest is open to the public. Festival runs from 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Gates 1 and 20 open to the public at 1:30 p.m. We've got loads of food, entertainment and activities for the community: 5K Volksmarch ($10/person ages 4+! Paid registration includes t-shirt and sticker) Free Cornhole Tournament Sand Volleyball Tournament ($20/team of 4) Entertainment German music by Steve Rock's Tanzkapelles Bavarian Twist Polka, Bavarian and Schulplatteler dancers by the Denver Kickers Interactive games for adults (18+ to play, 21+ to drink and play( Interactive games for kids Oktoberfest Costume Contest! Come in your Oktoberfest best! Lederhosen, dirndls, dressed as a stein or pretzel, etc. and win prizes! Safety First! Please drink responsibly. Fort Carson BOSS and No DUI are partnering to provide rides home for DOD ID card holders.

12 FRIGHT NIGHT LOCK-IN Youth Center Fright Night Lock-In Date: Oct , 6 p.m. - Oct , 8 a.m. Youth Center Ware St. Bldg Fort Carson Google Map Save the date for the Youth Center's Fright Night Lock-In, a #MountainPostLiving program. More to come, all information is subject to change.

13 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID

14 GREAT PUMPKIN SHOOTOUT Great Pumpkin Shootout Date: Oct , 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex Route 1 Fort Carson Google Map All information is subject to change. Save the date for the Great Pumpkin Shootout! The Great Pumpkin Shootout is a #MountainPostLiving program. Open to the public $10/person Kid shootout: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Adult shooutout: 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Pumpkin carving contest Prizes, giveaways and more. Range regulations and age requirements are enforced. Contact Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex for cancellation policy.

15 MILART Free art classes for military, Veterans and Active Duty. A variety available, wheel throwing (pottery) and glassblowing recently offered. Registration required.

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17 MOBILE FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION NEW BICYCLE LANES DOWNTOWN CREATE CONNECTIVITY Another section of the "Link the Loop" project has been completed with the addition of buffered bike lanes on Cascade Avenue. Now, not only can cyclists get to the Downtown core through the city's extensive trail system, but they can also safely travel across the city center utilizing bike lanes on Weber, Pikes Peak and Cascade. The addition of signage along the urban trails also has made navigation easier. These enhancements directly reflect the goal of achieving "a walkable and bike-friendly center connected through safe and accessible multi-modal networks" as identified in the Experience Downtown Master Plan NO BARRIERS EVENT 17 Oct, 4:30 p.m.: NO BARRIERS will be here at Fort Carson. Guest speaker and founder, Erik Weihenmayer, who is blind, will share his personal stories of kayaking the grand canyon and hiking Mt. Everest. His organization is all about unleashing the potential of the human spirit.

18 PATRIOT DAY GIVE-BACK EVENT On Sept. 7, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center partners with Coalition to Salute America s Heroes, Feed the Children, Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado and 4kidzsports to celebrate and thank our Military, Veterans & Families. Non-perishable food, hygiene items, and other goods will be distributed. This wonderful event is a give back to our Military Community in appreciation for their service from a grateful nation. If you are a member of the military, a veteran or family member, and would like to receive these goods, pre-register in person at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center at 530 Communication Circle, Colorado Springs, CO during our business hours of 8AM to 5PM. Deadline to register for a Voucher is NLT FRIDAY, August 31, You must visit to pick up the voucher and you must show proof of military service (DD214 or military ID). Call (719) for more information.

19 PUMPKIN SPLASH Date: Oct , 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Aquatics Specker Ave Bldg Fort Carson All information is subject to change. The Pumpkin Splash is a #MountainPostLiving Program Open to DOD ID card holders Free for Fort Carson Aquatics pass holders $3 per person for non-pass holders, all ages, including Active Duty and infants. Tickets required for admission Come swim in our glowing green pool All children receive a goodie bag Parent or guardian must be present with children under the age of 12. All Fort Carson Aquatics safety policies and regulations apply

20 PUMPKIN WALK DATE: OCT , 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. YOUTH CENTER WARE ST. BLDG FORT CARSON GOOGLE MAP SAVE THE DATE FOR THE CYS PUMPKIN WALK, A #MOUNTAINPOSTLIVING PROGRAM. MORE TO COME; ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. TRUNK-OR-TREAT Trunk-or-Treat will be held at Soldiers' Memorial Chapel Oct. 21 from 2-3:30 p.m. (or until the candy runs out). It's an opportunity for Families to meet and greet the chaplains of various faith communities and for children to trick-or-treat in a safe environment. The Religious Support Office is seeking volunteers and various directorates to host trunks. All volunteers are expected to bring a large amount of initial candy to pass out to the children and their Families. Back-up candy will be limited. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Pat Treacy at or patricia.a.treacy2.civ@mail.mil.

21 VA CLINIC OPEN HOUSE

22 CAR SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY

23 CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM The Fort Carson Career Skills Program (CSP) offers opportunities for eligible transitioning service members to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for successful careers after they transition from active duty. To be eligible for any CSP, transitioning service members must be on active duty and within 180 days of transitioning from service as of the class start date, anticipate fully honorable or under honorable conditions discharge and have approval of the first field grade commander in their chain to participate. Each program also has additional eligibility criteria. Interested transitioning service members are encouraged to attend the appropriate information session as indicated below. They can also visit the Career Skills Program Office (building 6236, rooms ) Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

24 CLIMBING WALL MONTHLY CHALLENGE IHSFC Climbing Wall Monthly Challenge Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center Climbing Wall Monthly Challenge All information is subject to change. Think you can hang? FAQ's Registration will be ongoing each month. Participants will have to climb a number of times per month in order to complete the challenge. Organizers have instituted an honor system for climbers to track and log their climbing distances. Open to DOD ID holders and their families. Open to first time climbers as well as those who are belay certified and looking for a climbing partner Certification is quick and easy to obtain. Participants will receive a shirt and free climbing gear rentals for the month. Prizes will be awarded to the top three participants. Climbers are responsible for reporting their progress at the end of the challenge in order to receive their prize. Contact Tel: +1(719) Military DSN Tel: (312) Cost $40 per month

25 DOG SPLASH

26 EL PASO COMMUNITY SERVICES UPCOMING EVENTS Concerts in the Park! El Paso County Parks is collaborating with Pikes Peak Jazz and Swing Society to host seven Concerts in the Park this summer. Bring your picnic, lawn chairs or blanket and the family to enjoy the summer nights with some great outdoor entertainment. All concerts are free. For more information, call , or visit * August 29, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bear Creek Regional Park featuring USAF Academy Band Falconaires and Alumni Band Parties for Parks! Do you love your regional parks, trails, and open spaces? If so, join us for food, drinks, and fun while mingling with the different Friends Groups that support El Paso County Parks and find out what s new in your local parks. Light refreshments provided. FREE! For more information dananordstrom@elpasoco.com or call Forest Regional Park, Elephant Rock Open Space, Pineries Open Space, Santa Fe Trail, and their Friends groups. August 30, 6:00 8:00 pm, at Fountain Creek Nature Center South Region: celebrating Fountain Creek Regional Park, Widefield Community Park, Kane Ranch Open Space, Clear Spring Ranch, Ceresa Park, Stratmoor Valley Trailhead, and their Friends groups. September 13, 6:00 8:00 pm, at Bear Creek Nature Center Central Region: celebrating Bear Creek Regional Park, Bear Creek Dog Park, Jones Park, Ute Pass, Rainbow Falls Historic Site, Ute Pass Trail, and their Friends groups. September 30, 6:00 8:00 pm, at JAK s Brewing East Region: celebrating the Fairgrounds, Homestead Ranch, Falcon Regional Park, Drake Lake, Paint Mines Interpretive Park, Rock Island Trail, and their Friends groups. Rainbow Falls History Walk Saturday, September 15, 10:00 am 11:00 am Did you know the Civilian Conservation Corps built the bridge over Rainbow falls in the 1930s during the Great Depression? Come and discover the rich history of the Rainbow Falls area. $3 per member, $4 non-member. Pre- Registration required. First Aid, CPR, and AED Class Fridays, September 7 and 14, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Swink Hall, El Paso County Fairgrounds Take this American Red Cross first aid training class to give you the information and skills you need to help adults and children during many emergencies. This class will also certify you in CPR and AED, so you can provide assistance when someone is faced with a cardiac or breathing emergency. Participants must attend both sessions to become certified. $75 per person for adults 16 years old and over; call for more information. Pineries Open Space Hike Saturday, September 22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Preview New Open Space! Join El Paso County Parks and the Trails and Open Space Coalition for a guided preview hike through the Pineries Open Space. Although this park is not open to the public, you can join us for this special hike to learn the history and preview one of El Paso County s upcoming parks. This hike is Free for Trails & Open Space Coalition members, and El Paso County Parks Nature Center Members. $3 for non-members. Preregistration required; call to register.

27 FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT AUGUST ACTIVITIES Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is open year round. During August the Monument is open 8:00 AM 6:00 PM. Daily Interpretive Program Schedule: Interpretive Talk, Every Day 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, 30 minute interpretive presentation in the amphitheater Ranger Guided Walk, Every Day 11:00 AM, 1 mile guided hike on the Petrified Forest Trail Fossil Learning Lab, Every Day 1:30 PM 3:30 PM, learn how scientists discover and research fossils in the Yurt Hornbek Homestead, Every Day 11:00 AM 1:00 PM, take a tour of an 1878 homestead Weekly Programs: Yoga Hikes, Mondays, 9:00 AM 10:30 PM. Join a certified yoga instructor and a Park Ranger for a 1 hour and 15 minutes, 1 mile yoga hike. This will be a hike interspersed with standing yoga poses. This program is geared for beginner to intermediate yoga enthusiasts. Meet at the visitor center. Fossil Demonstration Excavation Site, Wednesdays, 10:00 AM 12:00 PM. Meet geologist, Dr. Bob Carnein at the demonstration excavation site and see the fossil beds in situ and learn about how excavations are conducted. This site is located off the Petrified Forest Loop approximately 1 mile round trip from the visitor center. Art in the Parks, Thursdays, 10:00 AM 12:00 PM. Everyone is an artist! Drop in and join volunteer artists and other visitors to sketch and/or water color paint scenes of Florissant Fossil Beds. Stay as long or as short as you would like anytime between 10 AM 12:00 PM. Ask at the visitor center desk for location. Limited art supplies and seating available. Interested artists may also bring their own supplies and portable chairs. Wildflower Walks, Saturdays, 9:00 AM 10:30 AM. Join Ranger Stacey for a weekly look at blooming flowers. This may be a 1 2 mile hike. Meet at the visitor center. Bear and Mountain Lion Talk, Saturdays, 12:00 PM 12:30 PM. Join Ranger Allan to learn more about big and often misunderstood predators.

28 FOUNTAIN COMMUNITY NIGHT IN THE PARK

29 FREE CONCERTS IN THE PARK

30 FREE STATE PARKS ADMISSION FOR MILITARY IN AUGUST

31 GET EDUCATED: YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

32 LAUNCH: A RUNNING CLUB FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES

33 MURDER MYSTERY DINNER: MIDNIGHT AT THE MASQUERADE Join us for an interactive dinner show where mystery is served along with the main course. Price of admission includes one drink voucher, dinner, and a performance. Schedule 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: Cocktail Hour 6:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m.: Seating time 6:30 p.m.: Show starts promptly (let's start on time so that we don't miss a big part of the story! 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Duration of show and dinner The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the last thing heard by the tragically and unexpectedly deceased at the Billionaires Club Annual Masquerade Ball. With a mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. It s up to you to determine which partygoer is guilty, bring this crime to justice, and save the party! Attend the Billionaires Club Annual Masquerade Ball and help get this soiree back on track by trading clues with your guests, gathering information, and solving the crime before the masked menace gets away! Evening wear, ball gowns, Venetian masks, suits, and tuxes are what to wear to this high class night of masks and murder. Get ready for a glamorous evening of mystery, intrigue, and murder. FAQ's Note to the general public: Gate access procedures apply. Ages 13+ only. Parental discretion is advised. No childcare onsite, please plan accordingly. Must be 21+ to purchase alcoholic beverages: 100% ID check. No ID. No sale. Limited number of tickets available for purchase. All sales are final, no refunds issued. Contact Tel: +1 (719) Military DSN Tel: (312)

34 OPERATION K.U.D.O.S. REGISTER BY AUGUST 31

35 OPERATION SHOWER MILITARY BABY SHOWER

36 PWOC S FALL KICK OFF RED CROSS DENTAL TRAINING The American Red Cross Dental Assistant Training Program is coming up. Applications will be released beginning Aug. 1 at 8 a.m. in the Red Cross Office (room 1011) at Evans Army Community Hospital. Applications must be dropped off by 4 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Dental Activity headquarters, 1631 Wetzel Ave., building 815, room 113. The free program is open to military identification card holders (active duty, retired and Family members) who are American citizens and are at least 18 years old with a valid high school diploma or GED. The program will run full time, Monday-Friday from 6:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. from Jan. 2 to June 27. All classes must be attended; no partial credit will be given. For more information, call

37 SRP PHARMACY Did you know that the SRP Pharmacy at 6351 Wetzel Avenue, BLDG 1525 is FULL SERVICE open to all active duty and beneficiaries! They have little to no wait times. 1. FILL: Providers can place orders to fill scripts at the SRP site. Far less traffic than Evans Main Pharmacy. This doesn't need to be affiliated with an SRP encounter. I.e. Soldier seen at Ironhorse clinic - script filled at SRP site. 2. REFILL: All beneficiaries can have refills completed at the SRP site. See attached worksheet. They are option #8 when calling the automated system to dispense. 3. OTC: All standard over the counter meds are readily available at the SRP Pharmacy, no prior prescription required.

38 TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - GOOD GRIEF CAMP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Mark Your Calendars! Volunteers are needed September 8-9, 2018; Denver, Colorado At TAPS Seminars, Youth Programs host Good Grief Camp where children of Fallen Soldiers are able to share and learn coping skills through games, crafts and other activities in a fun and supportive environment. They are in need of volunteers to help with pack-in & set-up, family check-in, in the TAPS store, with event photography, Saturday logistics, and pack-out on Sunday. Additional information including dates, times, and a sign-up can be found at

39 YOUTH FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION BEGINS JULY 23

40 5 LOVE LANGUAGES CLASS FORT CARSON YARD SALES

41 NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS

42 NEWCOMER S ORIENTATION New to Fort Carson? Been here a week, a month or a year let s get acquainted! Army Community Service hosts a Newcomer Orientation the second Monday of every month. NURTURING FAMILIES THROUGH PLAY This 10-week class teaches parents of children 3-10 years of age how to use child play therapy skills to reduce behavioral problems and nurture parent-child relationships. Registrations is require to participate. For more information and current dates please contact (719)

43 SOLE PARENTING GROUP

44 BE THERE PEER SUPPORT

45 CIVVIES

46 CPCD SUMMER HIRING

47 EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY GROUP FOR AD MILITARY, VETERANS AND THEIR SPOUSES

48 FIRST VISITOR FREE HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM

49 FREE PRESCHOOL AT FORT CARSON CPCD

50 FREE YOGA

51 HEALING HORSES FOR THE ARMED FORCES

52 HORSEMANSHIP FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY

53 KINGDOM BUILDERS FAMILY LIFE CENTER

54 MILITARY PARENTS NIGHT OUT

55 OPERATION TBI FREEDOM Operation TBI Freedom a Colorado non-profit that is located in Colorado Springs and offers case management services throughout Colorado. Services provided include (but are not limited to): crisis management, employment/education training, psychosocial educational programming, assistance navigating complex benefits system, etc. For more information or apply for our assistance please call or us. Toll Free: (855) OTF@craighospital.org Facebook:

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57 PEAK MILITARY CARE NETWORK

58 PROJECT RIGHT DIRECTION

59 TAI CHI CLASSES

60 WOMEN S RESOURCE AGENCY OPENS FOUNTAIN LOCATION **This is for informational purposes only. Distribution of this information does not express nor imply endorsement by Fort Carson or the US Army. Private Organizations are not affiliated with Fort Carson or the US Army.