Military Retiree Appreciation Days

Military Retiree Appreciation Days
2-3 Oct on RSA
876-2022 for Information

HIRED!

The HIRED! Apprenticeship program provide 15-18 yr old youth with meaningful, professionally-managed career-exploration opportunities in MWR operations. The Program offers valuable paid work experience and training to better equip each participant with the skills needed for a highly-competitive job market. the HIRED! Program Coordinator: Yolande K. Lewis email @ HIRED-CYSS-MWR@conus.army.mil

Friday Night Karaoke!!

Come Join Us for Karaoke on Friday Nights at the Brooklyns Sports Bar at Redstone Lanes. For more information, call 876-6634

Looking for a new workout?

Come check out our spinning bikes and new class schedule. Spinning classes are available at Pagano Gym. Mon 4:30-5:30pm and 6:00-7:00pm, Tues 5:30-6:30am Wed 5:00-6:00pm, Fri 11:15am 12:00pm, First come, First served – Seven spaces available. For more information call Angie at 313-1200/01 or Pagano Gym at 876-2943.

Redstone MWR Weekly Happenings

Christmas Extravaganza, December 3 – starts at 4:30pm and the lighting is at 5:30pm at the Bicentennial Chapel, 376 Goss Rd. We will have photos with Santa, the lighting of the Redstone Community Christmas Tree, a Santa’s workshop, carol singers, and much more!
Call 876-5232.

The Links at Redstone Annual Christmas Party, December 6, 6pm til??, at The Links, Name of the 18’s Contest Winner Announced! For more information, call 883-7977.

The Edge: After School Ornaments, December 2-18, 3:30-5:30pm, at Arts & Crafts Center.
For children ages 12 – 16 years old. Free Registration and After School Ornaments Program. For more information, call 842-3202.

SEC Championship Football Game (Florida vs Alabama), December 5 – Kickoff at 3pm, at Brooklyns Sports Bar, Bldg. 3424 Hercules Rd. For more information, call 876-6634.

Newcomers’ Orientation, First Tuesday of every month. December 1, January 5, 2010, February 2, 2010, March 2, 2010, April 6, 2010, May 4, 2010, June 1, 2010, July 6, 2010, August 3, 2010, September 7, 2010, October 12, 2010, November 2, 2010 and December 7, 2010, 8:30 am – Noon at Bldg. 3338, Redeye Rd. Call Army Community Service at 876-5397 to register.

Evening on the Bayou hosted by Redstone Arsenal OCWC, Friday, Feb. 19, 6:30pm to Midnight at the Redstone Officers’ & Civilians’ Club. Tickets available at the ROCC, Contact Tonya Daniels 256-489-3009. Proceeds will be used to further Community Assistance and Merit Award programs. This event is open to individuals with gate access. www.redstoneocwc.org

Army Aviation Maintenance Conference, 30 November – 3 December at Redstone Arsenal, Sparkman Complex in the Bob Jones Auditorium. Act Now!!! Spaces are limited! Exhibitors, this is your chance to be seen! Register online at: https://www.redstonemwr.com/conferences/AAMC/welcome.html .

Name the 18’s…And win a one year membership to The Links at Redstone! The contest runs November 1 – December 2. To enter, please see the Golf Course Pro Shop to receive your entry form. The winner will be announced at The Links at Redstone Christmas Party on December 6th. For more information visit the Golf Course Pro Shop or call 883-7977.

Enjoy $10 off your holiday meal at The HoneyBaked Ham Store with purchase of $35 or more.
Military Service Appreciation $10 Gift Card. Must present Gift Card and Military ID at time of purchase to receive offer. Offer expires 12/31/09. You can download the Gift Card from the MWR Website at: http://www.redstonemwr.com/news_&_events/pdf/HBHam.pdf

Redstone Arsenal Defense Technology & Intelligence Career Fair, Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 10 am – 2 pm at the Redstone Fitness Center, Bldg. 3705 on Aerobee Rd. Hosted by MWR and ACS, and produced by Transition Careers. For list of exhibitors, jobs being offered & to pre-register visit www.TransitionCareers.com .

We invite you to participate in the Redstone Arsenal Angel Tree Program, November 7 – December 10, Bldg. 3220 PX, For more information, call 876-5437.

BINGO – November Bingo Events – Saturday and Sunday Bingo starts at 1:45 pm, Tuesday – Friday Bingo starts at 6:45 pm. For more information, call 837-0750.

Hearts Apart Programs

Hearts Apart is sponsored by Army Community Service (ACS), Redstone Arsenal for military, Department of Defense civilians and family members who are going to be, will be or have been separated because of military commitments (deployments, temporary duties, remote tours).

Services offered include on-base and off-base resource information, personal support and group activities.

If you want to receive the latest information on the Hearts Apart Program, base activities, and other pertinent information, you will want to join the e-mail distribution group by calling 256-876-5397 the Hearts Apart coordinator.

Information on eligibility for these programs is provided during deployment briefings or by calling ACS at 256-876-5397.

Monthly Hearts Apart Support Group

The Hearts Apart support group is held monthly. The location depends on the Hearts Apart activities, but most meetings are held at the ChildWise Playmorning House, 1413 Nike Street. This is a great opportunity for spouses and their children to relax, enjoy the conversation and company of others.

Hearts Apart Calls

Family members of Redstone Arsenal are permitted to make morale calls from home to their sponsors during deployments and temporary duties lasting over 15 days, or during unaccompanied remote overseas tours. There are several steps that must be completed before one can utilize this program. For more information call 256-876-5397.

Total Tots Program

Military families undergoing stressful times may request or be referred by first sergeants, commanders, or an installation “helping” agencies such as Behavioral Medicine to receive respite child care to attend counseling or medical appointments or just “personal time”. Child care is provided through the Child Development Center or a qualified child care provider. ACS Family Advocacy Program coordinates the program unique to Redstone Arsenal. For more information call 256-876-5397.

Army Family Covenant Respite Child Care

Military families with sponsors deployed to a war zone receive 16 hours free respite care per child. Unused hours will expire at the end of each month. For more information, contact 256-955-8035.

Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Waiting Spouses Discount Card

Families of deployed military and Department of Defense employees qualify for a discount card valid at several FMWR programs. The benefits include free swimming from Memorial Day through Labor Day at installation pools; a free vehicle safety inspection through Automotive Skills Center; $1 bowling at the Redstone Lanes Bowling Center and discounts on Outdoor Recreation equipment rentals, arts and crafts fees and more. For information call 256-876-5397.

Video Teleconference Phone

Want to see the smile of your loved one that is deployed or on remote tour while making your morale call? If he or she has access to a VTC phone at their location (available at many bases), make arrangements by contacting ACS at 256-876-5397 for a list of VTC access points at Redstone Arsenal. Many area libraries in Alabama have web cameras on computers available to military families.

EVENTS:

Operation Christmas Bear – A community wide “bear hug” held in December for Active Duty military families, National Guard, Reserve and also families of Department of Defense employees deployed to war zones. The free event features moon bounces, face painting, free food, magicians, arts and crafts, toy drawings and visits with Santa where each child receives a teddy bear wearing a military scarf and a free professional photo to take home.

Blue Star Banner Presentations – Sponsored by the North Alabama Veterans and Fraternal Organizations Coalition, a special recognition ceremony is held to present the red, white and blue banners to families of deployed military and Department of Defense employees.

Bicentennial Chapel Holiday Sharing Program – A program of commissary gift cards issued through the chapel’s tithes and offerings fund for deployed military families E-5 and below who are experiencing financial difficulties. Program offered in December and may be available year round depending on family’s financial needs. For more information call 256-876-5397.

Redstone Arsenal Child and Youth Services Angel Tree – The Redstone Arsenal Child and Youth Services coordinate an annual Angel Tree program to obtain gifts for children of military families who are experiencing financial hardships during the holidays. Sign up for families not attached to a unit at Redstone Arsenal is through ACS’ Hearts Apart program. For more information, call 256-876-5397.

Redstone MWR RV Park

Before making a reservation, please ensure you have the ability to access Redstone Arsenal in order to use this facility. To make a reservation you must be able to access base at your arrival.

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MWR Arts & Crafts / Multicrafts Activity Center

Building 3615
Intersection of Vincent & Gray Road
256-876-7951

Redstone MWR’s June M. Hughes MultiCraft Center offers a variety of do it yourself classes, woodworking & much more. Please visit us at http://www.redstonemwr.com/recreation/arts&crafts.html.

Huntsville Art Blog is a very valuable resource for artists in Madison County. Many MWR Arts and Crafts events, classes and news have been posted on this site. Visit it at www.HuntsvilleArtBlog.blogspot.com

“Promote Local Artists and Art Awareness” All local artists are welcome to share their work, stories, and advice.