09 JULY 2015 Pass it on ADVISORY: NEW FIRST TERM FINANCIAL COURSE Army Community Service, Financial Readiness Program is providing a financial readiness course for first term Soldiers beginning July 13. This course will be offered on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This Class is designed to provide firstterm Soldiers the opportunity to complete the eight hours of required personal finance instruction. If Soldiers have completed the online training (available at www.myarmyonesource.com Online Learning Management System under Financial Readiness Training), they can provide a copy of their certificate as proof of completion to Army Community Service, Financial Readiness Program. Please note that due to this being a required class, no promotion points are offered. The class is provided to support unit commanders in establishing eight hours of personal financial management readiness training for first-term/initial-term Soldiers within three months of arrival at first duty station per AR 608-1, 4-38(c). ADVISORY: ROAD/LANE CLOSURES --Specker Avenue will be fully closed from Polio Street to Prussman Boulevard for barrier placement from July 10 at 7 p.m. to July 13 at 5 a.m. A detour will be in place consisting of Khe Sahn Street, Magrath Avenue and Prussman Boulevard during the full closure. Additionally, Specker Avenue will be reduced to one lane with concrete barriers July 13-Sept. 5 for asphalt repairs. Temporary entrances will be in place to allow access to facilities on both sides. --Single lane closures will be occurring on Sheridan Avenue between Prussman Boulevard and the Fort Carson Exchange to conduct asphalt repairs the weekends of July 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic control measures will be in place to safely pass two-way traffic. For more information, call the Directorate of Public Works Engineering Division at 526-9211. 1
ADVISORY: DESIGNATED DRIVER PROGRAM FORT CARSON'S NO DUI RESPONSE TEAM. A FREE RIDE SERVICE FOR DoD ID CARDHOLDERS. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS 2200-0300HRS. FOR MORE INFO: 719-526-5347 ADVISORY: FRG COURSES RESCHEDULED The Family Readiness Group (FRG) Key Caller Class and the FRG Treasurer Class being offered through Army Community Service on July 23rd has been rescheduled to Thursday, July 30th. Sign up for both classes online at www.carson.army.mil/acs and select the Event Brite calendar for July 30th. For more information contact Army Community Service classes please call (719) 526-8747 / 4590. Additional information about each of these classes is listed below: The FRG Treasurer class is scheduled for July 30 at 9 a.m. This is required training for all current and incoming FRG Treasurers. The class teaches Army regulations for managing FRG informal funds and fundraising. This class is suggested training for FRG Leaders, Commanders, and FRG Fundraising Coordinators. The FRG Key Caller class is scheduled for July 30 at Noon. The Key Caller Class trains on the roles and responsibilities of unit key callers as well as how to handle crisis phone calls. The class is required for all FRG Key callers and suggested for all FRG leaders and anyone interested in the communication structure of the FRG. 2
ACS 50TH BIRTHDAY The Fort Carson Army Community Service (ACS) 50th Birthday Celebration takes place July 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ACS, building 1526. Activities at the birthday celebration will include 4th Infantry Division Band performance; a volunteer recognition ceremony; a game and crafts tent; a balloon, face painting and magician tent; Directorate of Emergency Services Fire and emergency medical technician (EMT) vehicles and staff; a historical, museum-like display inside ACS; cotton candy, popcorn, and free lunch; and a cake cutting. For more information, contact Terri Hein or Chuck Cavanaugh at 526-4590. 3
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH (FLYER) BLOOD DRIVE Fort Carson and the Armed Services Blood Program, out of Fort Bliss, Texas, will host a blood drive to support troops overseas and in the US July 14-15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Special Events Center. The Armed Services Blood Program is the official military blood program and is a tri-service organization comprised of donor centers from the Army, Air Force and Navy. Donations directly support Service members and their Families worldwide to include military hospitals, ships, combat support hospitals and medics on the front line. While ASBP s first priority is providing for wounded warriors in overseas operations, they also provide blood to Soldiers, Family members and retirees at military treatment facilities as part of their support to William Beaumont Army Medical Center s Transfusion Services. All blood types are encouraged to donate. The donation process takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour, with the actual donation lasting approximately four to six minutes. 4
The blood drive is for all military ID card holders, retirees and Family members; providing they are healthy, over the age of 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and have not donated blood in the last 56 days. Healthy" means that you feel well and can perform normal activities. Donors will be prescreened and given a minimal physical exam to determinate their eligibility. Additionally, all donors will be privately interviewed to discuss further medical information for eligibility. This screening process ensures the safety of donors as well as recipients. To find out more about the Armed Services Blood Program or to schedule an appointment, please visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil. CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education classes for the Catholic community begin Aug. 23. Classes are held Sunday from 10:30-11:50 a.m. throughout the school year. These classes are for children ages 4 and older. Classes are available for preschool through high school age. Classes are also available for adults who are seeking to become Catholic. Registration for religious education classes is now taking place. The Religious Support Office will also be taking registrations for adults who are seeking to be confirmed in the Catholic Church. These classes will begin in September and be held on a weeknight. For more information contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or pratricia.a.treacy2.civ@mail.mil. 5
CAREGIVERS SEMINAR (FLYER) 6
COMMISSARY TOUR HEALTHY SHOPPING CLASS (FLYER) 7
DENVER BRONCOS JUNIOR TRAINING CAMP (FLYER) 8
DFMWR DINNER & A MOVIE Dinner & A Movie is $1 per person or $5 for families of 5+ and free popcorn at all movies. Upcoming movies and dates are as follows: --July 16-Wizard of OZ at the Special Events Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 6:30 p.m. --July 24-Big Hero 6 at Security Service Federal Credit Union parking lot. Admission is at 8 p.m. and the movie begins at 9 p.m. --July 30 Wreck-It-Ralph at the Special Events Center. Doors open at 5:30 and the movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Visit MWRfortcarson.com or CarsonDFMWR on Facebook for more information. 9
DIVISION NUTRITION TIP OF THE WEEK 7/5-7/11 Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup Nutrition Tip of the Week CPT Kelly Kaim-MS, RD, CSSD Division Dietitian Try to limit or avoid high fructose corn syrup. Studies have directly linked it to abdominal fat, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, insulin resistance, and inflammation. HFCS is found in a lot of our snacks and beverages we consume on a daily basis. Go through your cupboards at home and see how many foods and beverages contain this ingredient. Can you find a healthier substitute? Try making your own energy bars to avoid HFCS with this recipe. Healthy 5-Ingredient Granola Bars Prep time 10 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 15 mins Healthy, no bake granola bars with just 5 ingredients and a sweet, crunchy texture. Peanut butter and honey complement each other perfectly in this ideal portable breakfast or snack. Author: Minimalist Baker Recipe type: Snack Serves: 10 bars Ingredients 1 cup packed dates, pitted (deglet nour or medjool)* 1/4 cup honey (or sub maple syrup or agave for vegan option) 1/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter 1 cup roasted unsalted almonds, loosely chopped 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gluten free for GF eaters) optional additions: chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, banana chips, vanilla, etc. Instructions 1. Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a "dough" like consistency. (mine rolled into a ball) 2. Optional step: Toast your oats in a 350 degree oven for 15-ish minutes or until slightly golden brown. Otherwise, leave them raw - I just prefer the toasted flavor. 3. Place oats, almonds and dates in a bowl - set aside. 10
4. Warm honey and peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout. 5. Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to an 8x8 dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily. (A loaf pan might work, but will yield thicker bars.) 6. Press down until uniformly flattened. Cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and let set in fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes to harden. 7. Remove bars from pan and chop into 10 even bars. Store in an airtight container for up to a few days. I kept mine in the freezer to keep them extra fresh, but it isn't necessary. 11
DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT (FLYER) 12
EFMP SENSORY MOVIE NIGHT (FLYER) FEDS FEED FAMILIES CAMPAIGN The Office of Personnel Management is encouraging all Department of Defense staff to contribute to a local food bank this summer during the Feds Feed Families campaign. Army Community Service Community Connections Building 1524 will offer a drop off site for all nonperishable foods now through Aug. 21. Food dropped off at the Community Connections building will be donated to a local food bank on behalf of all Fort Carson federal employees. Donations benefit the local community. For more information, call ACS at 526-8747. 13
FORT CARSON EDUCATION FAIR (FLYER) 14
FRONT RANGE MILITARY CAREER FAIR (SLIDES) 15
FREE CONCERT TICKETS Information, Tickets and Registration (ITR) has free tickets available to DOD identification card holders for upcoming concerts: --Front Range Salute to Veterans presents Community Band Instrument Drive-Funk Music and Exhibition Center at the Broadmoor World Arena July 11 Call 526-5366/6590, or stop by ITR at building 2429. 16
FREE MOVIES AT THE FREEPAC (FLYERS) 17
18
HOME RUN DERBY (FLYER) 19
MILITARY CAREGIVER PEER FORUM (FLYER) 20
PREP CONNECT 360 (FLYER) 21
PRUSSMAN OPERATION BACKPACKS (FLYER) RELIGIOUS SUPPORT OFFICE UPCOMING EVENTS --The Religious Support Office sponsors the Eagle Lake Camp July 27-31 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is open and space is limited. For more information call 526-5744 or email heidi.a.mcallister.civ@mail.mil. --Registration is now open for the July 11-18 Totus Tuus summer camp Catholic youth program at Soldiers Memorial Chapel. The camp is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through catechesis, evangelization, Christian witness and Eucharistic worship. Totus Tuus strives to bring faith to life by creating a balance between knowledge of the meaning of the Sacraments and an authentic Sacramental life. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or patricia.a.treacy2.civ@mail.mil for more information. 22
RESILIENCE CLASSES (FLYER) 23
SCHOOL AND SPORTS PHYSICALS (FLYER) 24
SCREAM FREE LAUNCHING HOPE CLASS (FLYER) 25
SCREAM FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP (FLYER) 26
SMART STEPS BLENDED FAMILIES CLASS (FLYER) 27
SOFTBALL LEAGUE (FLYER) 28
SUMMER BLAST (FLYER) 29
TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT (FLYER) 30
TAKE BACK THE NIGHT The Fort Carson Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention team hosts a Take Back the Night event Aug. 14th at the Iron Horse Park Pavilion from 6-8 p.m. This is a communitywide effort to nurture our futures by raising awareness on prevention of sexual violence. Everyone has a part. As a community, we can end sexual violence. Free food, drinks, giveaways, games and events for the entire family as well as prominent guest speakers are just some of the events going on. For more information, contact the Division SHARP office at 526-8669 or Brigade SHARP teams. TBI STUDY The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) research team on Fort Carson is actively recruiting for a new TBI non-drug treatment study. The purpose of the study is to see if adding a new type of brain training can help people who have had a concussion with symptoms such as memory, concentration, and emotional regulation. Study participation involves an intensive program of up to 20 treatments over six weeks and is non-invasive with minimal risks expected. We are looking for TRICARE eligible service members and veterans between the ages of 18 and 50 who have had a mild to moderate TBI within the past five years, and are still experiencing symptoms. If you would like to learn more, please contact Candace Hill, RN at the Warrior Recovery Center at candace.a.hill2.ctr@mail.mil or (719) 251-0696 to schedule a screening. 31
VETERAN RECRUITING VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR (FLYER) **This e-mail 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. 32