Recreation

Freedom Camp 2008

Experience "a day in the life" of a Soldier at Freedom Camp 2008! This wonderful camp is planned for children ages 7 to 18, of Soldiers who are currently deployed, have returned from deployment within the last seven months, or will deploy within the next seven months.

For teens, ages 13-18, this is a three day overnight camp beginning at 8am, Thursday, June 19, and ending at 5pm, Saturday, June 21. Pre-teens, ages 7-12, will experience day camp activities on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21 from 8am-5pm each day. Deadline to register is Friday, June 6.

Registration packets and instructions may be downloaded on www.blissmwr.com/freedomcamp/ or you may pick one up at CYS Central Registration. There is a $10 registration fee per family. A limited number of scholarships are available. Space is also limited, so register now! For more information, call 568-9306/569-7732.

Pay Day Activities

The Underwood Golf Complex and Fort Bliss Bowling Center would like to invite you to participate in Bliss’ Pay Day Activity. Entry fee is $5 for both locations. (Extra costs for cart, range balls, and golf club rental may occur at the Golf Course.)  A total of $1,000 in gift certificates will be given away as prices.

Dates and times are as follows:

• May 16 at Bowling; 11:30 a.m.
• June 13 at Golf; 1 p.m.
• July 18 at Bowling; 11:30 a.m.
• August 15 at Bowling; 11:30 a.m.
• September 19 at Bowling; 11:30 a.m.
• October 17 at Golf; 1 p.m.
• November 14 at Bowling; 11:30 a.m.

Interested parties must sign up at the corresponding facility by Wednesday before the event. For more information contact the Golf Course at 562-1273; the Bowling Center, Bldg. 2949 at 568-6272/1685.

Framing Classes

Learn from certified instructors how you can professionally frame you pictures, diplomas, or certificates. Framing Bliss offers Framing Classes every other Saturday from 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. However, special arrangements can be made for individual groups with four or more people. Cost is $30 per person and includes a picture, materials, and instructions. If you sign up as a couple or bring a friend, cost will be $25 per person.

Classes will be on the following dates:

• May 17 (Fast Class on Framing for $15)
• June 7
• June 21
• July 12
• July 26
• August 9
• August 23
• September 6
• September 20

Interested patrons must sign-up two days prior class. In addition, after the instructional class patrons may use the facility to frame their own pictures. All tools and equipment are provided for a cost of $2.50 per hour plus additional cost for any materials used. Do-it-yourself hours are Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Certified framers are available during these times if help is needed.

Summer Reading Program

Join the Mickelsen Community Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Catch a Dragon by the Tale”, and untold adventures will await you!

Summer is the perfect time for children to nurture their imagination by learning to read for enjoyment. Children between the ages of 2 and 12 are eligible to hunt for dragons this summer. Parents are welcome to come and familiarize themselves with the post library and participate with their children in the program. Registration for the program begins May 17 and continues through July 19.  Everyone who registers will receive a coloring book filled with dragons, knights, and princesses.  Additionally, we will conduct a “Count the Dragon’s Jewels” contest throughout the summer with a prize for the participant who guesses closest to the actual number of dragons jewels.

Reading begins Tuesday, June 3 and continues through Saturday, August 2.  Each child will come to the library and check out the books he or she would like to read. They will take them home, and read them at their own pace.  When they return the books to the library, they will record the titles read on a reading record kept at the library.  Depending on the child’s age, they will earn a sticker to place on the reading record for every two to five books that have been read.

On August 9, there will be an awards ceremony and party for all the participants. Each child who participates in the reading program will receive a goody bag of surprises. Children who read at least 10 books will qualify for a certificate, and the top three readers in the four age groups will receive special prizes. So get ready for a summer full of fun and fantasy! Come to the Mickelsen Community Library in the basement of Wing E, Building 2 or call 568-6156 for more information.

Kitt Kittredge-An American Girl Book Promotion

Mickelsen Library and Army MWR Team Up With American Girl Book Series.

From May 1-June 30, authorized Army MWR patrons ages 6-16 are invited to visit Mickelsen Library to check out the Kit Kittredge book display and to learn more about how they can win a $1,000 shopping spree at the nearest American Girl store location or a set of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl books. For more information visit the Mickelsen Library, Bldg. 2 or call 568-6156/1491.

POV Lemon Lot Construction

The POV Lot at the corner of Marshall and Cassidy will be re-striped on Thursday, May 22. If you have a vehicle parked inside the lot, please move it by 5 p.m. on May 21. You may park your vehicle outside the lot against the barriers; lot will reopen at 5 p.m. on May 22 and vehicles should be moved back inside. The POV lot is being expanded to accommodate more customers. For more information call 568-7506/569-5846.

BOSS Golf Outing

On May 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., BOSS will host a golf outing at the Underwood Golf Complex. Shot gun start at 8:30 a.m. Four person teams. $60 per team/$15 per person. Teams will only be Military Personnel (Active, Reserves, National Guard, and Retired Soldiers). Limit of 18 teams. Price includes Green Fees, 1 bucket of balls for the driving range and lunch. For more information contact your BOSS representative or call 568-6556 or email  BOSS2@conus.army.mil

Golf Club Fitting

The Underwood V. Golf Club will feature the Ping Club Fitting Van on Saturday, May 31 to determine the right club for you. Service is free, but you need to call the Golf Pro Shop at 562-2066/1273 to schedule a fitting.

Volksmarch

To inaugurate the superb walking trail that was installed this past fall in and around the Sheridan/Pershing Road parade fields and the Old Fort Bliss Education Center, MWR will host a Volksmarch on Saturday May 31. Everyone is welcome! Participants will choose their pace and walk 5 or 10 kilometers (3/6.2 miles) on the new path. MWR will offer a medal as an incentive award and souvenir of the event. Since this Volksmarch will be an AVA sanctioned event, distances and event participation can be recorded in the IVV record books. At the walk there will be check points along the route where you can get water and rest. A small fee will be required in order to receive the incentive award. Start time will begin from 8-11 a.m. and the start and stop point will be at the Officers Club parking lot where beverages and food will be available for purchase. Keep checking back for more information!

Download the registration form.

Hebrew National Hot Dogs are back!

The Bowling Center offers special pricing on Hebrew National Hot Dogs and Combos through July 31.

• Hebrew 1/2 lbs - $2.45
• $4.00 Combo #1 - Hebrew 1/2, Chips , 16oz Fountain Drink 3.
• $4.45 Combo #2 - Hebrew 1/2, reg fries, 16oz Fountain Drink 4.
• $4.75 Combo #3 Hebrew 1/2 with Chili/onion, chips or fries, 16oz Fountain Drink

Guests may fill out a frequency meal card and can enter in a sweepstakes drawing. Prices include a N.Y. Yankees Trip; recliners; 36 inch High Definition LCD Flat Screen TV; and much more. For more information call 568-6272 or come by the Bowling Center, Bldg. 2949

Discounts for Families of Deployed Soldiers

The Fort Bliss Bowling Center and George V, Underwood Golf Complex are offering special discounts on services. The Bowling Center is offering a $1 discount on up to three games of bowling in one day. This discount is available Wednesday and Thursday. The Underwood Golf Complex is offering a $10 discount on daily green fees and lessons. This is also available on Wednesday and Thursday. For more information, contact the Bowling Center at 568-6272/1685 and the Golf Complex at 562-206 or 568-1273.

Wounded Warrior Program Discounts

MWR would like to remind individuals with a "Wounded Warrior Card" that they are entitled to the following discounts:

• Free games of bowling and free shoe rental at Fort Bliss Bowling Center.
• Free club rental, free cart rental and free green fees at George V. Underwood Golf Complex.
• Free usage of MWR Park facilities.
• Free equipment rental at MWR Park facilities.

For more information, contact the Bowling Center at 568-6272/1685 and the Golf Complex at 562-206 or 568-1273.

Free Tai Chi and Yoga

Join in some stress reduction, management and relaxation classes while gaining balance, agility and more thru Army Community Services' FREE  Yoga classes. The class will be offered every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. and child care will be paid for all who are registered with the Child Development Center. Tai Chi is offered every Friday at Stout Gym starting at 11:30. For more information call ACS at 568-1132 or Stout Gym at 568-3826/6458. Please dress in comfortable, loose clothing to allow for easier movement; water bottle recommended.

Free use of Replica Aquatic Center

Replica Aquatic Center hours are: Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Open swim is available daily from 1 p.m. until closing. The pool offers a variety of swim classes as well as private sessions. Patrons, including Active Duty, family members, DA civilians, and NAF employees may swim and participate in water aerobics for FREE. Guests are $2 per person. For more information, the Replica Aquatic Center at 568-7431.

Lifeguard Training 31.15

This training teaches lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies as a Professional Lifeguard. Certification includes CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, lifeguard training and 1st Aid. Optional training is available for Bloodborne Pathogens, Oxygen Administration, and as a Shallow Water Guard. Participants must be at least 15 years old and must demonstrate specific swimming and strength capabilities. The next classe is:

• Section 1019: June 03-June 6; 8am-6pm, Tue-Fri

Cost is $125, paid to the Red Cross and an additional $40 for a pool fee. Interested individuals must register at the Red Cross, 3620 Admiral Street, 592-0208. (*Additional courses are available through UTEP's Continuing Education Department. You can reach them at 747-5142 for course dates and registration.)

Call the Replica Aquatic Center at 568-7431/5380 for more information and prerequisites.

It's Bunco Time

You are invited to the Officers' Club on Friday, June 6 to indulge yourselves in an evening of fun, food, friendly chatter and BUNCO! Bunco, an easy to learn and entertaining dice game, will start at 6:30pm, following a social & dinner hour starting at 5:30. Come roll your dice and pay the price they show (max. $10). Snacks are included in this night of fun. Prizes will be given out for the most Win's, the most Bunco's and the most Losses. Reservations are not required, it will be a first come, first served basis. Participants must be 18 or older and all players will be entered into a National Grand Prize drawing for a $4000 Spa Package. For more information call 588-8247.

Main CDC will remain open late if there is a need. However, you need to call CDC Main at 568-5689 for reservations and your child/children have to be registered with Ft. Bliss CYS. 

Speed Dating!

Due to popular demand, Speed Dating is back! The event will be held at the Centennial on June 13, July 11 and August 8 starting at 7 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee and registration is from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. the day of the event. Arrive early as space is limited to the first 25 females/males. Participants will rotate tables every 3 min. and be given a card to keep track of their dates' information. The exchange of personal information will be completely voluntary. All off post guests should enter, with current car insurance and registration, through Biggs Gate to obtain a gate pass. Those who participate in Speed Dating will have their cover charge waived for Junior Enlisted Night. For more information, call 568-6741.

Fathers' Day Sale

Framing Bliss will be offering 10% off all signed sports memorabilia! Players currently available are Tony Romo, Marion Barber, Bret Favre, Eli & Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward, Ray Lewis, Chad Johnson, Larry Johnson, Reggie Bush and many more. In stock items are available until while supplies last. Framing Bliss is also able to order items from NFL, NBA, NHL, MBL, and NASCAR. Special orders can be made; however, it may take at least 10 days for delivery.

Golf Demo Day

The Underwood V. Golf Club would like to invite you to their annual Golf Demo Day on Sunday, June 22 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Vendors from Ping, Callaway Golf, Titleist/Cobra, Nike Golf, Taylormade and many more will be present. Jumping Balloons and refreshments will be available. For additional information call 562-2066/1273.

Wii Warrior Challenge

From June 23-28, MWR will host a six night Wii competition to include challenges in each of the five Wii Sports. Four players from each night will move on to play against each other in the finals on June 28. The overall winner will recieve a Nintendo Wii console prize package.

Tournament Rules

The tournament will be at the Centennial Club, from June 23-28 starting at 6pm.

Online registration is now open.

Please call 588-8247 for more information.

2008 Soldier Show

The 2008 U. S. Army Soldier Show Rolls into town on August 15 at 7 p.m. and August 16 at 2 p.m. at the Abraham Chavez Theatre in Downtown El Paso. The high-energy 90-minute live musical review showcases the talents of active duty Soldiers who are selected by audition from throughout the Army. They are amateur artists who have a passion for music, dance and performing. They come from infantry, transportation, military police, medical, intelligence, aviation, signal and other tactical units. The show is assembled in six weeks and tours for 6 1/2 months.

This year, Soldier Show is especially exciting, as Fort Bliss’ 2007 Operation Rising Star winner SFC Dendre Wright will grace the stage with the Soldier Show cast! Information on tickets will be available later this summer.

2008 MWR Military Long Drive Championship

On August 22 at 4:30 p.m., the George V. Underwood Golf Complex will host the MWR Long Drive Championship presented by 7UP. This event is one-day and is an official Long Drivers of America (LDA) qualifier. Cost: $10 per try. Local Installation Prizes: 1st Place: $300 Pro Shop Gift Certificate & Adams 460cc Red Line Driver, 2nd Place: $150 Pro Shop Gift Certificate, 3rd Place: $ 50 Pro Shop Gift Certificate. The top long drive competitor at each of the (5) geographical zones who records the longest drive, will win an all expense paid trip to compete in the military division at the Long Drive Championship in Mesquite NV. Airfare, ground transportation, lodging, tickets to the entire event and additional rounds of golf at world renown courses are included.

The Active Duty Service Member who hits the longest qualified drive during the Military Division of the 7UP Long Drive Championship will win $10,000 and be featured on the ESPN coverage of the event. Only Active Duty service members, Reserve and National Guard both active and inactive are eligible to compete. Women who enter the competition will be spotted 65 additional yards on their qualified drives. Keep checking www.blissmwr.com for Official rules and registration forms. For more information call 562-1273.

Free Water Aerobics Classes

Do you need to spice up your work-out routine? The Replica Aquatic Center is offering FREE Water Aerobics classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 to 9 a.m. For more information call 568-7431.

Bowling Lunch Special

Any authorized patron purchasing a "Lunch Special" at the Bowling Center will be able to bowl 1 free game during the same day visit. The offer is good only between 11 a.m. thru 2 p.m., Tuesdays thru Fridays. Patron must present receipt to front desk for free game Coupon. Free games can not be combined with other offers. Call the Bowling Center at 568-6272 for more information.

All You Can Bowl

The Fort Bliss Bowling Center offers All-You-Can-Bowl for $6 per person, excluding shoe rental, every Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. Call the Fort Bliss Bowling Center at 568-6272 or stop by Bldg. 2949.

Tennis Lessons

Tennis lessons for adults are now available every Monday for beginners and Wednesday for intermediate from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Bliss Tennis Club & Fitness Zone. To sign up and more information, call Robert Jack at 539-0300 or the Tennis Center at 569-5448.