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THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 2015 |67th Ye ar Number 42 PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF THE FORT MEADE COMMUNITY FTMEADE.ARMY.MIL Having a ball

Staff Sgt. Anthony Lebron of Midway Commons takes a selfie with his 2-year-old daughter, Kindell, during Fort Meade’s second annual Father Daughter Ball attended by nearly 350 dads and daughters Saturday at Club Meade.

PHOTO BY STEVE RUARK

THERE SHE IS ... UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE PINK USO Ladies Night Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.: Retiree Appreciation Day - McGill Training Center Early detection key Saturday, 8 a.m.: "Step Out Against Domestic Violence" walk - The Pavilion hosts Saturday, 8 a.m.: Ghosts, Goblins & Ghouls 5K run & 1-mile walk - The Pavilion to surviving cancer PAGE 3 Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.: Disability Employment observance - McGill PAGE 8 2 NEWS THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 2015|SOUNDOFF!

COMMANDER’S COLUMN !"#&$"%%!´ Understanding the cyber threat EDITORIAL STAFF Hello again, Team Meade. Fall possible. has definitely arrived. The We must sustain dialogue Garrison Commander leaves are changing colors and because to date, cyber warfare Col. Brian P. Foley there’s a chill in the air. has only been an inconvenience Halloween is also right for us. Some of us have had to Garrison Command around the corner, and we hope change our credit cards or Sgt. Maj. Rodwell L. Forbes to see you all in costume and phone numbers, or take addi- Public Affairs Officer ready to run at our Ghosts, Garrison tional steps to protect personal Chad T. Jones 301-677-1301 Ghouls and Goblins 5K run and Commander information. [email protected] 1-mile walk Saturday at 8 a.m. at Col. Brian P. However, this would only be Editor the Pavilion. Foley an irritation compared to the Dijon Rolle 301-677-6806 Growth on Fort Meade con- potential impact cyberterrorism [email protected] tinues in earnest. We are still could have if our national infra- Assistant Editor & Senior Writer projecting 1,400 additional personnel structure is taken down not for hours, but Rona S. Hirsch 301-677-1438 being stationed on Fort Meade over the for days. [email protected] next four years. Think of the national chaos if the stock www.ftmeade.army.mil In addition, we were recently ap- market were to go haywire, or multiple Staff Writer or ftmeadesoundoff.com proached by the Defense Cyber Crime national banks were to suddenly freeze all Lisa R. Rhodes 301-677-1432 Center, a Department of the Air Force assets, preventing you from going to an [email protected] Like Fort Meade on Facebook organization, about space to build a new ATM to get cash or use your credit card. Staff Writer at facebook.com/ftmeade headquarters. We must be aware of the harm done to Alan H. Feiler 301-677-5159 Changes in leadership also continue. our economy over the past few years from [email protected] Follow Fort Meade on The new Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark intellectual theft. at twitter.com/ftmeademd Design Coordinator Milley clearly outlined his vision for the The strength of our nation is based on Timothy Davis 301-677-1431 View the Flickr photostream Army at the recent Association of the the strength of our economy, and the [email protected] at flickr.com/photos/ftmeade United States Army convention, and strength of our economy is based on our Congress is in the process of confirming a ability to invent and create. 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By Lisa R. Rhodes Staff Writer

While eating a dinner of turkey sand- wiches, tossed salad and sparkling cider, Erika St. George and Noel Lopez, two Fort Meade military spouses, discussed makeup tips and the challenges of wearing high- heeled shoes with . , who was crowned Sept. 13 in Atlantic City, N.J., visited Fort Meade’s USO Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore Lounge on Oct. 14 for its second Ladies Night. Shawn Sabia, center supervisor at the Fort Meade USO, said the event was held to provide female active-duty service mem- bers and female spouses with a fun and relaxing night out and to thank them for their sacrifice and service. The USO was glad to coordinate the event with the Miss America organization, Sabia said. “It just happened that she was in the area on Ladies Night,” he said. “It adds a special surprise for our ladies.” In addition to talking about beauty tips, PHOTOS BY NOAH SCIALOM Cantrell shared what is was like to compete Betty Cantrell, Miss America 2016, chats with Erika St. George (left) and Noel Lopez, two Fort Meade military spouses, for her crown and her commitment to during her visit to the installation’s USO Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore Lounge on Oct. 14. Miss America greeted traveling the country to promote her female service members and spouses for the USO’s Ladies Night. platform of good health habits for children. “I think it’s cool,” said Leslie Wightman, “close relationship for many years” with wife of Petty Officer 1st Class Timothy the Miss America organization. Wightman of the Navy Information Op- Ketzler said that during her three-year erations Command Maryland. tenure with the USO, every Miss America Wightman joined St. George and Lopez has visited most of the military bases in the for dinner and chatted with Miss America. Washington metropolitan area. “All my life I grew up watching Miss , Miss America 2015, was America, so it’s great to hear what goes on the first to visit a combat zone when she behind the scenes,” she said. toured Afghanistan in March with Navy Earlier in the day, Cantrell visited the Adm. James A. Winnefeld, then-vice chair- Baltimore-Washington International man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Thurgood Marshall Airport USO Lounge During the USO event at Fort Meade, to welcome home service members return- Cantrell chatted with spouses about her ing from Afghanistan. reign. “It was awesome,” Cantrell said of Later, as the service members and meeting the service members. “Families spouses prepared to take a belly dancing came with babies to welcome their loved class, she donned a Middle Eastern hip ones. It struck me right in the heart.” scarf and posed for a photo with Mariza Cantrell, who hails from a military- Matel, the belly dance instructor. affiliated family, was raised in Warner “It was very surprising that she was Miss America poses with Mariza Matel, a belly dance instructor, at the Fort Robins, Ga., home of Robins Air Force Base. here,” Karina Kajley, wife of Sgt. Phillip Meade USO Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore Lounge’s Ladies Night. Her father was an Army Ranger and her Kajley of the 704th Military Intelligence grandfather served in the Army in Viet- Brigade, said of Miss America. “She’s nice Matel, who teaches belly dancing in together with my friends,” she said. nam. and down to earth.” Baltimore, led the class in several basic Grace Johnsen, wife of Petty Officer 1st Cantrell said she is fortunate to meet so After Cantrell’s visit, about 25 women Egyptian belly-dance moves including the Class Timothy Johnsen, said she, too, many service members and their families participated in a 30-minute belly dancing shimmy, which is a vibration of the hips, hip enjoyed the event. through the Miss America organization’s class for beginners. twists, chest circles and arm movements. “It was a lot of fun; I want to do it again,” association with the USO and praised their Amy Colman, a volunteer at the USO, “It just feels awesome,” Matel said after she said. “Meeting Miss America was a sacrifice and dedication. came up with the idea for the belly dancing the class. “It’s a full-body exercise and it total surprise. We took a selfie with her. The “I think it’s extraordinary,” she said. class. She took a class a few years ago and feels great.” belly dance class was a great core workout. Caroline Ketzler, entertainment special- had a great time. Navy Master-at-Arms1Jordana Young of As military spouses, we’re just so grateful.” ist for the USO Metropolitan Washington- “I want them [the service members and the National Security Agency said the class For more information about Fort Meade’s Baltimore, which is headquartered at Fort spouses] to have a good time,” Colman said. was a great way to have fun. USO Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore Myer, Va., said the USO has maintained a “This is a thank you for their sacrifice.” “I enjoyed doing something different Lounge, call 410-305-0660. 4 NEWS THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 2015|SOUNDOFF! Post Red Ribbon Week kicks off with tough talk

By Alan H. Feiler drug prevention program. Staff Writer ASAP Program Coordinator Samson Robinson said Red Ribbon Week is “the Charles W. “Buck” Hedrick remembers ideal way for the community to take a stand when “Today” weather and feature anchor against substance abuse. ... We want to come Al Roker came to Lexington Market a few together and put an end to the war on drugs, years ago. and keep our children, families and commu- Roker, who was working on a TV special nities safe and drug-free.” about narcotics in America, was visiting After the singing of the national anthem Baltimore’s historic market and “high holy by Survivor Outreach Services Coordinator ground” of drug trafficking when bom- Voncile C. Farmer and the invocation barded by passersby, said Hedrick, su- delivered by Garrison Chaplain (Col.) War- pervisor of the Baltimore intelligence group ren Kirby Jr., Garrison Commander Col. for the Drug Enforcement Administration. Brian P. Foley read a Red Ribbon Week Some asked for autographs, Hedrick said, proclamation calling on service members while others wanted to sell the prescription and civilians who live and work on post to drug OxyContin to Roker. embrace a substance-free lifestyle. “We’re a drug-addicted nation,” Hedrick “This week reminds us of the dangers of said. “And our demand for drugs spurs alcohol and drug addiction in everyday life,” much of the violence and grief in the world. he said. “We need to better educate Drugs are a big problem and a hard one to ourselves so that we can take care of tackle because there are big profits in ourselves and detect the signs of drug and PHOTO BY DANIEL KUCIN JR. drugs.” alcohol abuse. Addiction is an illness that Maj. Jason Main of the Asymmetric Warfare Group speaks about receiving sup- Hedrick served as keynote speaker at the needs to be diagnosed to help us heal. port from commanders and Soldiers after committing himself to sobriety four Red Ribbon Week kickoff event presented “Thanks to all here today, and know that months ago. Oct. 14 by the Army Substance Abuse the garrison is here to help you to help Program at the Post Theater. Fort Meade support our great nation.” from every walk of life, regardless of pharmacies and one methadone clinic were observes the week every year with a kickoff In the war on drugs, Hedrick said, the economic class, race, gender or geographic looted, with more than 350,000 doses of event. greatest threats today are heroin usage and area. pain medication stolen, he said. Hedrick Red Ribbon Week is an annual drugs and its accompanying violence; pharmaceutical “People who get involved with drug said the result was a sharp rise in homicides alcohol abuse and violence prevention and abuse; synthetic drugs such as fentanyl; and abuse come from anywhere — a farmer, a and gang warfare in the aftermath. awareness campaign started after the Feb- cocaine. soccer mom, a football star,” he said. “It Speaking at the event’s conclusion was ruary 1985 murder of DEA special agent Hedrick said the United States is in its doesn’t matter.” Maj. Jason J. Main of the Asymmetric Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. Camarena was third year of an epidemic of heroin and Three out of four drug abusers start their Warfare Group, who has been sober for four working undercover in Mexico when kid- fentanyl trafficking and addiction, “and the addictions with painkillers, Hedrick said. months after struggling with alcoholism for napped by a drug trafficking cartel. His mountain is only getting steeper.” He noted “It starts with pills and moves on to many three decades. body was discovered a month later in a that the death rate from heroin overdoses other drugs, including heroin,” he said. After entering a 28-day substance abuse shallow desert grave. has tripled in the U.S. over the past decade, Hedrick said Baltimore is a regional rehab program, Main said he has received a This year, Red Ribbon Week will be and approximately 526,000 Americans are distribution hub for heroin, with a $1.2 great deal of support from his commander observed nationally from Friday through currently in drug treatment programs. billion hidden drug economy. More than and fellow Soldiers. Oct. 31. It is the nation’s oldest and largest Hedrick emphasized that addicts come 3,400 Marylanders were treated for heroin “It’s all about awareness,” he said. “Raise and opium poisoning last year, while more your hand and say you need help. There will than 570 Marylanders died of heroin be no reprisals. I’ve only had pats on the overdoses in 2014, he said. back.” About 26 tons of heroin crosses the U.S. At the end of the program, attendees border annually, mostly from South Ameri- gathered in a formation and pledged to ca, southwest Asia and Mexico, Hedrick remain substance-free during Red Ribbon said. Week. “It’s from the farm to the arm,” Hedrick Robinson urges community members said, noting that 80 percent of illegal drugs experiencing substance abuse issues to cross into the U.S. from Mexico and largely contact ASAP. wind up east of the Mississippi. “Our work and our hearts are all about Hedrick said fentanyl is produced in an saving and strengthening lives here in the estimated160,000 laboratories across China Fort Meade community,” he said. and sold over the Internet. The drug is often DoD civilian employees or family mem- used to make heroin more potent, he said. bers requiring assistance should call Wil- Only recently has China started working liam Lennon at 301-677-7981. Active-duty with the U.S. to crack down on fentanyl service members should call the ASAP trafficking. office at 301-677-7121. “If it kills two or three of your customers, The facility is located at 2464 85th PHOTO BY STEVE ELLMORE addicts want it more,” Hedrick said. “It Medical Battalion Ave. Office hours are 7 Garrison Commander Col. Brian P. Foley places a red ribbon around a tree near means it’s more potent, and they figure a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the garrison headquarters for Red Ribbon Week, which will be observed nation- they’ll just be careful. But it’s killing people.” Editor’s note: For more information about ally from Friday through Oct. 31, promoting substance-free lifestyles. During the Baltimore riots in April, 30 ASAP or Red Ribbon Week, call 301-677-7983. 6 NEWS THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 2015|SOUNDOFF! New AER policy provides direct access for all ranks

By Alan H. Feiler lending resources for high-interest loans, be paid back in allotments. Staff Writer said Mendez-Sierra. AER assistance is available for such “They were getting ripped off [by off-post immediate needs as rent and mortgage, Direct access to financial assistance from lenders], and we want to avoid that,” he said. medical expenses, vehicle repairs, utilities Army Emergency Relief is now available to “We want to take care of Soldiers and their and deposits, food, car seats, funeral costs, all Soldiers, regardless of rank. families. We want them to concentrate on dependent dental care and emergency As of Sept. 9, AER implemented the new their jobs, not on financial matters. travel. policy across the Army. Previously, Soldiers “Young people sometimes worry their But AER does not provide funds to pay off in grades E-1through E-4 were required to commanding officer will look down on credit card bills or cover bad checks; obtain approval from company commanders them. When you’re young and don’t know purchase houses or for home improvement; and/or first sergeants before applying for better, you might feel that way,” said liquidate or consolidate debts; pay fines or AER financial assistance. Mendez-Sierra, a retired sergeant 1st class. legal expenses; finance ordinary leave or Now, only Soldiers who are in Initial “But that’s not usually the case. Com- vacations; and for nonessential matters. Entry Training or have less than a year in the PHOTO BY ALAN H. FEILER manding officers are all about helping Mendez-Sierra noted that AER provides military are required to receive approval to Fort Meade AER Officer Elias Mendez- Soldiers.” grants and scholarships to families. apply for AER financial assistance from a Sierra says the new policy regarding Aprivate nonprofit organization, AER “Now, all they have to do is make an commander or first sergeant. direct access for Soldiers of all ranks was created in 1942 to assist active-duty appointment and come here and apply for a Direct access to AER without command- should destigmatize applying for fi- Soldiers, retirees and their family members loan or a grant,” he said. er/first sergeant application review is lim- nancial assistance among junior serv- who experience financial emergencies and Mendez-Sierra said AER has trained staff ited to two requests per year. ice members. fiscal setbacks. financial advisors to help Soldiers and their However, Soldiers who are listed by their Currently, 78 AER sections operate at dependents with creating a family budget. commanders as “high risk” regarding fi- among Soldiers who are E-1through E-4. Army installations around the world. “That’s what AER is all about, just being nancial management will be required to “There was a feeling that they didn’t want In 2014, AER distributed $73.5 million in there to help Soldiers and their families,” he request assistance for AER through their to go to their chain of command to apply for assistance to 50,681 Soldiers and their said. “There is nothing to be embarrassed chain of command. assistance,” he said. “They don’t want their families. The annual AER campaign is raised about. Everyone goes through ups and High-risk behavior patterns might in- supervisors to know if they have financial entirely through donations from service downs. clude writing bad checks, being in debt, poor problems. members and the community at large. “Don’t keep it to yourself,” Mendez-Sierra credit ratings, or even drug usage or “Hopefully, this policy change will help In fiscal year 2015, which ran from March said. “We’re here to help.” domestic violence, said Fort Meade AER them feel comfortable to ask for financial 1to May15, Fort Meade raised $132,653.59 for Editor’s note: The AER office is located at Officer Elias Mendez-Sierra. assistance.” the AER campaign. the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chis- Mendez-Sierra said the direct access Some Soldiers who felt a stigma about Mendez-Sierra noted that AER loans are holm Ave. For more information, call 301-677- policy change came after AER officials applying for assistance through their chain completely interest-free to active-duty serv- 5768, email [email protected], noticed a decline in financial assistance of command often resorted to off-post ice members and their dependents, and can or visit www.aerhq.org. Insurance: For every age, for every stage of life

By Jane M. Winand so, consider the following factors: during the retiree’s life and reject SBP from those periodic donations to pay Chief, Legal Assistance Division `1 . Pay funeral/burial expenses and coverage. premiums on an insurance policy instead, other estate planning costs. Furthermore, Social Security benefits are with the charity named as the beneficiary. Life insurance is commonly viewed as a Alife insurance policy could provide the reduced if both spouses are receiving The benefit to the charity from a large life good way to replace lost income in the event needed cash to pay for a funeral and payments and then one spouse dies. The insurance payout would far exceed the value of the death of a primary wage earner who is cremation or burial, as well as cover estate surviving spouse only continues to receive of the small periodic gifts. supporting a spouse and/or child. administration fees and taxes. Such a sum of the larger of the two benefit payments, not As with any financial decision, it is Upon the death of that “bread winner,” money may give the estate administrator the both. Life insurance may replace this lost important to comparison shop and consider the surviving spouse or other family mem- flexibility to pay estate bills quickly and then income and allow the survivor to maintain all factors in deciding whether life insurance ber may use the insurance proceeds as a divide estate assets between heirs without his or her lifestyle. coverage would make good sense. financial bridge to cover expenses until the having to deduct a portion from each heir’s 3. Cover existing debt. If you are an active-duty service member, spouse gets a job, refinances the mortgage or share to cover these expenses. Retirees are carrying higher debt loads veteran or family member, you are eligible to satisfies a debt. 2. Offset the loss of retirement income. now. Whether a retiree has taken out a apply for various insurance programs Young couples often look to life insurance At retirement, the retiree has the option second home mortgage to pay for handicap as a means to finance their children’s college to take a single life payout, which means that accessible improvements, or obtained a through the U.S. Department of Veterans education should an unexpected death retirement payments will stop when the signature loan to cover a grandchild’s college Affairs such as Servicemembers Group Life occur. Conversely, as people get older and retiree dies, or a survivorship payout, which tuition, life insurance proceeds may be used Insurance (SGLI), Service-Disabled Vet- pay off their mortgages and other loans, pay guarantees retirement payments through- to pay off those debts. erans Insurance, Veterans Group Life Insur- their children’s college expenses through out the life of the retiree and then for the life Then the surviving spouse may live ance, Family SGLI, and Veterans Mortgage graduation, accumulate investments as a of the retiree’s spouse. comfortably on retirement payments with- Life Insurance. Many of these insurance nest egg and look toward retirement, life For example, electing the Survivor Bene- out fearing the loss of a home to foreclosure programs compare favorably to commercial, insurance may not seem necessary. While fit Plan will guarantee that the spouse of the or other debt collections. non-Veterans Affairs-based insurance. evaluating the monthly household budget, it retired service member will continue to 4. Maximize charitable gifts. If you have a legal concern, schedule an may be tempting to terminate an existing life receive retirement payments after the death Many people make regular donations to appointment to speak with a Fort Meade insurance policy to avoid the monthly/ of the retiree. However, some couples decide charitable organizations. To create a longer- Legal Assistance attorney by calling 301-677- quarterly premium payment. Before doing to collect a larger retirement payment lasting legacy, a donor could use the money 9504 or 301-677-9536. 8 NEWS THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 2015|SOUNDOFF! UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU… Beating breast cancer through early detection

By Richard J. Curley detection, the CDC recommends that Program Evaluation Consultant women ages 50-74 years get a screening Army Public Health Center (Provisional) mammogram every two years. Women 40-49 years old should discuss with October is Breast Cancer Awareness their medical providers as to when they Month. In recent years, medical ad- should start getting mammograms. vances in both early detection and Amammogram is an X-ray of the treatment have helped millions of breast. Mammograms are the best way women survive breast cancer. to find breast cancer early, when it is This year, 230,000 women will be easier to treat and before it is big diagnosed with breast cancer. Cur- enough to feel or cause symptoms. rently more than 2.8 million breast All women should receive a clinical cancer survivors are living in the United breast exam during their annual phys- States. However, breast cancer contin- ical and are encouraged to perform a ues to be the most commonly diag- breast self-exam at least once a month. IN BEAUTY SCHOOL! nosed cancer among women world- It is important that women are able to wide and the second leading cause of recognize any changes in the appear- death among women in the U.S. ance of the nipple or breast. A health Just minutes from Fort Meade Breast cancer strikes men as well. care provider should check them out According to the American Cancer immediately. • GI Bill approved •Knowledgeable,experienced teaching staff Society, estimates for breast cancer in Symptoms may include: •Advanced Salon Training (Prosper U) men in the U.S. for 2015 are: •Lump in the breast • Military Spouse MYCAA grant approved •About 2,350 new cases of invasive •Thickening of the breast skin •Title IV financial aid also available •3day schedule or evening classes breast cancer will be diagnosed. •Rash or redness of the breast •About 440 men will die from •Breast swelling •7Minutes from Fort Meade breast cancer. •New onset of breast pain Contact us todayat301-490-8580 Breast cancer is about 100 times less •Dimpling around the nipple or on common among men than among the breast skin or [email protected] women. For men, the lifetime risk of •Nipple pain or the nipple turning getting breast cancer is about 1in 1,000. inward 301-490-8580 The number of breast cancer cases in •Nipple discharge 3535 Fort Meade Road men relative to the population has been •Lumps in the underarm area fairly stable over the last 30 years. Changes in your breast do not always BEAUTY ACADEMY Laurel, MD 20724 www.aspenlaurel.com Breast cancer is a disease that causes mean breast cancer. In fact, 80 percent of laurel normal cells in the breast to change and of breast lumps are found to be grow out of control. noncancerous. Only an experienced According to the American Cancer health care provider can tell you what Society, about one in eight women in other tests should be performed to the United States will develop invasive determine cancer. breast cancer during their lifetime. A Be proactive about your health. woman’s risk increases with age. Thus Healthy behaviors, coupled with ap- it is important to detect breast cancer propriate medical screening, is a pri- early through screening. mary method of preventing breast The chances of survival are much cancer. higher if the cancer is detected in the To reduce your risk, keep a healthy early stages. According to the National weight, exercise regularly, get enough Breast Cancer Foundation, when breast sleep and don’t drink alcohol or limit cancer is found early before spreading alcoholic drinks to one a day. through the body, the five-year survival The Performance Triad provides tips rate is 98 percent. about getting adequate sleep, proper The U.S. Centers for Disease Control nutrition and exercise. Go to http:// and Prevention recommends breast phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/cam- cancer screening tests for early detec- paigns/perftriad/Pages/default.aspx. tion. This means checking for cancer Editor’s note: Patients enrolled as before there are signs or symptoms of TRICARE Prime can begin self-referral the disease. Talk with your doctor about mammograms at age 40 by calling which tests are right for you, and when Kimbrough Radiology at 301-677-8800, you should have them. option 8. For more information, contact To increase the chances of early your primary care manager. 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Sgt. Jason Barfuss (third from left) of Normandy Bluffs holds his 2-year-old daughter Noelle during the three-hour event where service members wore their dress uniforms. “We love this event and the community loves this event.”

Candace Godfrey, Capt. Matt Bragoni of Potomac Place takes his 4-year-old daughter Eva for a spin on the dance floor at Club Meade. FMWR Marketing Manager

Fort Meade Public Affairs Office ager Candace Godfrey said. “This is a chance for the girls to dress up like An elegantly dressed crowd of nearly princesses and have some one-on-one 350 fathers and daughters converged special time just with dad. Balls are part Saturday on Club Meade for an evening of the military culture and are normally of magic, music and ice cream sundaes. just for adults. Decked out in their finest dress suits, “It’s great to have this event so that military uniforms and tiny evening daughters can understand and partici- gowns, the couples attended Fort pate in this aspect of our military Meade’s annual Father-Daughter Ball. lifestyle.” The sold-out event, sponsored by Fort Fort Meade’s FMWR hosted its first Meade’s Directorate of Family and Father-Daughter Ball last year. Due to Morale, Welfare and Recreation, fea- the overwhelming success, organizers tured dancing, crafts and a magic show decided to add 60 more seats to this as well as a photographer to capture the year’s event to accommodate the de- evening’s special moments. mand. Attendees dined on a buffet featuring “We love this event and the commu- roast beef, ham, au gratin potatoes, nity loves this event,” Godfrey said. chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, The next Father-Daughter Ball is salads and an ice-cream sundae bar. scheduled for Oct. 1, 2016. PHOTOS BY STEVE RUARK “MWR holds this event to create a Editor’s note: To view or download Maj. James Ong dances with his daughter Audrey, 5, during Fort Meade’s Father- magical evening for our fathers and photos from this event, visit our Flickr Daughter Ball held Saturday evening at Club Meade. The popular event featured daughters,” FMWR Marketing Man- Staff Sgt. Gregory Calzado of Midway Commons poses for a photograph with his daughters Dressed in her finest, 3-year-old Emmerson Foreman is held by her dad Air Force a disc jockey, magician, photographer, dinner buffet and ice-cream sundae bar. page at www.flickr.com/photos/ftmeade. Z’yanna, 2, and N’yla, 5, during the ball. A photographer was present to capture special mo- Master Sgt. Johnny Foreman of Meuse Forest. ments. 12 SPORTS THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 2015|SOUNDOFF!

JIBBER JABBER - OPINION SPORTS SHORTS ‘Step Out Against Domestic Halloween Aerobathon Violence’ walk A Halloween Aerobathon will be held Army Community Service and the Fam- Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Murphy Get a grip ily Advocacy Program are partnering with Field House. the Fort Meade 5K Run Series to promote The free, family-friendly event will Domestic Violence Awareness Month. feature classes for all levels and fresh fruit “Step Out Against Domestic Violence,” and snacks. thought admitting the got thrown out of a coach- a free 1-mile walk, will be held Saturday The following classes will be offered: Patriots’ standing in 21st- pitched baseball game for argu- from 8-9 a.m. at the Pavilion. Vinyasa yoga, Metabolic Effect, Zumba, I century football was going ing with a worthless volunteer Preregistration is required. Spin and Boot Camp. to be the low point of my umpire, to judge how a person For more information call 301-677-4117 All instructors will be present. sporting year. reacts to soul-crushing defeat. or 301-677-4124. Segments will be abbreviated and flow from one into the next. Then Michigan tried to punt But come on, people. Death Post Army-Navy game the football Saturday, and I threats are a tad much, don’t you Work out for two hours or take breaks realized I was wrong. Chad T. think? The Fort Meade Army-Navy Flag Foot- as needed. My guess is, you all know Jones It’s not like O’Neill wasn’t ball Game will be played Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. Halloween exercise costumes are en- what happened, but in case you feeling bad enough already. I’m at Mullins Field. couraged. PUBLIC AFFAIRS The free event is open to all. For more information; call 301-677- don’t, here’s another little piece OFFICER sure he’s a hit in the locker of my broken heart: room. A free tailgate party at 3 p.m. will fea- 2349 or visit ftmeademwr.com. bit.ly/1W5gBC0. Plus, unless O’Neill pulls off ture food, entertainment and a door prize. To be honest, the play was so the world’s greatest Jedi mind For more information, call 301-677- Basketball coaches meeting shocking, so sudden and so flukish, all I trick on the nation, he will always be 3318. A coaches meeting for the Fort Meade could do was laugh, avoid sports high- known as the “stupid punter” who lost Basketball League will be held Nov. 10 at 1 lights and social media for the rest of the the Michigan State game: “I’m not the Sunday football p.m. at Murphy Field House. night, and wait for the sun to come up. punter you’re looking for.” (OK, I forced The Lounge at the Lanes features foot- A representative must be present to And guess what? It did, and I was that reference just so I could brag about ball every Sunday on its big screens for submit a team’s roster. All active-duty greeted by scores of friendly messages having tickets for “Star Wars: The Force the 1 and 4 p.m. games. service members are eligible to partici- and videos and jokes and taunts. Awakens” on Dec. 17 at Cinemark Egyp- Enjoy food and beverage specials. pate in the league. Some morons deal with their sports tian at Arundel Mills.) For more information, call 301-677- Play is from the end of January through grief differently. Instead of turning to If all that wasn’t enough, the dude can’t 5541. mid-March. laughter, crying, avoidance or even even go home now. Australia has enough For more information, call 301-677-3318 screaming, some “fans” turned to threat- trouble living down “Crocodile Dundee” or email [email protected]. ening the dude who made the mistake — and the Crocodile Hunter. There’s no punter Blake O’Neill. way they are going to claim the guy who Youth Sports winter registration Don’t get me wrong. The 22-year old can’t catch a pigskin. Registration for youth winter sports is Australian kicker had to know he was O’Neill is stuck in Ann Arbor where he ongoing. going to get some serious Meme-hate is going to walk around campus the rest Winter sports include: bit.ly/1XjTe4I for his blunder. I mean, he of the semester like Soprano in the •Basketball for ages 2 to 13 did cost Michigan a victory over its diner — never knowing when he’s going •Futsal for ages 5-10 in-state rival, the Paul Bunyan Trophy to get clipped. •Dodgeball for ages 8-13 that goes with it, and national champi- And for what? A bad play in an •Wrestling for ages 4-15 onship contention. otherwise great game? Volunteer coaches are needed. Not to mention, there is a long history Come on Michigan fans, we’re better Apply at Child, Yo uth and School Serv- than that. Besides, you have to know that of people taking potshots at special Fort Meade Run Series ices’ Yo uth Sports & Fitness Office, 1900 teamers who cost their team a game. See our team was the best one on the field Reece Road. Miami Dolphin Garo Yepremian, that day, and with Coach Harbaugh on The annual Fort Meade Run Series For more information, call 301-677-1179 bit.ly/1QxhWoC Buffalo’s Scott Norwood the sidelines, you can be confident they continues with the following events: or go to ftmeademwr.com. bit.ly/1MaexjX and even a former holder will be the better team for years to come. •Ghosts, Ghouls and Goblins 5K: Sat- and backup quarterback who cost Dallas We are not going to lose many games in urday, 8 a.m., Pavilion Football referees wanted aplayoff victory over the Seahawks back the future, so if we’re going to drop one, it •Turkey Trot 5K: Nov. 21, 8 a.m., Murphy CYSS Yo uth Sports is looking for volun- in 2006. bit.ly/1M6Rp3d might as well be as soul crushing and Field House teer NFL Flag Football referees for ages However, a serious line was crossed infamous as possible. •Reindeer Run 5K: Dec. 19, 8 a.m., 6-12. when some fanatics threatened Blake If you have comments on this or Murphy Field House If interested or for more information, with bodily harm. A few others resorted anything to do with sports, contact me at All runs are open to the public and call the Yo uth Sports office at 301-677- to death threats. [email protected], or hit me up on include a 1-mile walk. 1329 or 301-677-1179. Far be it from me, a grown man who Twitter @CTJibber. Preregistration for individuals costs $15. Registration on event day costs $25. Preregistration costs $45 per family of Dollar Days three to six people and $60 on the day of Dollar Days at the Lanes is offered Text FOLLOW FTMEADEALERT the event. Preregistration for groups of Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven to 10 runners costs $85. Bowlers receive a game of bowling, to 40404 to sign up for news All preregistered runners will receive a shoe rental, a hot dog, hamburger, small T-shirt. For more information, call 301- fries, pizza slice or medium soda for $1. alerts on your mobile phone 677-3318. For more information, call 301-677- 5541. SOUNDOFF!|THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 2015 COMMUNITY 13

NEWS & NOTES Center, click on PA services, story or promo- Thanksgiving food baskets to assist Fort sembling food baskets on Nov. 23 from 10 tion request and electronic inquiry form. Meade’s service members and their fami- a.m. to 3 p.m. Inquiry forms should be submitted at lies in need. The deadline for Soundoff! community least two weeks before the date of the Last year, more than 170 military families Family Appreciation Month “News and Notes” is Friday at noon. All event, meeting or class. received support. This year’s goal is to help In honor of Military Family Appreciation submissions are posted at the editor’s dis- For more information, call Editor Dijon 190 families. Month, Fort Meade’s Directorate of Family cretion and may be edited for space and Rolle at 301-677-6806. To submit the name of a military family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is grammar. Look for additional community For more information, call 301-677-7983. in need, contact Pamela Dudley at 301-275- sponsoring a week of programs for the events on the Fort Meade website at ftmea- 7263 or [email protected], or Paula military community. de.army.mil and the Fort Meade Facebook Limited VCC service Monday Henry at 410-707-6333 or plhenry63@ya- •Nov. 2: Lunch buffet, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. page at facebook.com/ftmeade. Due to scheduled maintenance of the hoo.com. at Club Meade: Military ID is required. The Centralized Operations Police Suite man- Include the family’s name, unit and lunch is open to active-duty service mem- agement database, the Fort Meade Demps telephone number. bers, retirees and their families. For more NEWS & EVENTS Visitor Control Center will be providing Submissions will be accepted through information, call 301-677-6969. limited service Monday. Nov. 8 or until 190 submissions are re- •Nov. 3: Free Day of Aerobics Classes, New way to submit The VCC will not be able to provide ceived. 8:45 a.m. to 7:35 p.m. at Gaffney Fitness announcements weapons registration, in/out processing, or Packaged food baskets are available for Center: The daylong event is open to all COPS badges. pickup on Nov. 23 from 12:30-3 p.m. at eligible patrons. Community members can advertise their The VCC is scheduled to resume normal Argonne Hills Chapel Center, 7100 Rocken- Classes include Power Core, Zumba upcoming event, meeting or class on the operations on Tuesday. bach Road and Grandea Avenue. Express, Line Dancing, yoga, spin, Broom Soundoff! community announcements For more information, call 301-677-1064. Food baskets that are not picked up by Spin and Zumba. page by visiting ftmeade.army.mil and Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. will be donated to a local •Nov. 4: Discounted movie tickets: Go to clicking on the Press Center tab. Harvest for the Hungry food pantry. Leisure Travel Services, 6530 B Yo rk Ave., Once you are in the Fort Meade Press Volunteers are needed to assist in as- Harvest for the Hungry is preparing See NEWS & NOTES, page 14

For more information, call 301-677-4059 or go to ftmeademwr.com. Halloween Happenings Fallapalooza Corvias Military Housing is sponsoring Fallapalooza, a Halloween open Trick-or-treating house at its community centers, on Oct. 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. Hours for trick-or-treating Halloween night on the installation is scheduled for Oct. 31 Residents can enjoy refreshments, and pick up a take-home holiday from 6-8 p.m. craft and other goodies. The free event is open to all on-post, family-housing residents. Halloween Bingo Night For more information, call the Corvias Neighborhood Office at The Officers’ Spouses’ Club is sponsoring Halloween Bingo Night on Friday at 6 p.m. at 410-672-4570. American Legion Post #40 at 500 Fifth Ave. in Glen Burnie. The event is open to the public. Halloween Storytime Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. followed by bingo at 7 p.m. The Children’s Library is offering a prekindergarten Storytime on Oct. 29 Dessert will be available for purchase from the Sweet Shop operated by Retired at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Kuhn Hall, 4415 Llewellyn Ave. Officers’ Wives’ Club volunteers. The theme is “Books that Go Boo!” — “not-so-scary” stories, songs and The event also will feature Halloween activities and a costume contest for children finger play. attending with their parents. Children are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes. Pre-ordered tickets cost $20 per person or $35 for a family pack (two adults and up to For more information, call 301-677-5677. four children) for 20 games of bingo and a barbecue dinner. Tickets purchased at the door cost an additional $5. Hallelujah Festival For more information, go to the OSC website at fortmeadeosc.org. The Hallelujah Festival, an alternative to Halloween, will be celebrated Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at the Fort Meade Pavilion. Ghosts, Ghouls and Goblins 5K The free event is open to the community. The annual Fort Meade Run Series continues with the Ghosts, Ghouls and Goblins 5K Please, no monster, witch, ghost or other scary costumes. run and 1-mile walk on Saturday at 8 a.m. at The Fort Meade Pavilion. For more information, call Sheila Stewart at 301-677-6038/0386/6035. Preregistration for individuals costs $15. Registration on event day costs $25. Preregistration costs $45 per family of three to six people and $60 on the day of the Halloween Aerobathon event. Preregistration for groups of seven to 10 runners costs $85. A free Halloween Aerobathon will be held Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at All preregistered runners will receive a T-shirt. For more information, call 301-677-3318. Murphy Field House. The family-friendly event will feature classes for all levels and fresh fruit Pet Costume Contest and snacks. The Family Pet Care Center’s annual Pet Costume Contest will be held Saturday at 9:30 The following classes will be offered: Vinyasa yoga, Metabolic Effect, a.m. at the Pavilion. Zumba, spin and Boot Camp. All entries will be given goodie bags. Prizes will be awarded to winners in various All instructors will be present. Segments will be abbreviated and flow categories. from one into the next. Work out for two hours or take breaks as Contestants and their pets may participate for free in the Ghosts, Ghouls and Goblins needed. 5K run and 1-mile walk. Halloween exercise costumes are encouraged. For more information; call 301-677-2349 or or visit ftmeademwr.com. 14 COMMUNITY THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 2015|SOUNDOFF!

NEWS & NOTES, Frompage 13 Disability Employment Month at McGill Training Center, 8452 Zimborski Learn about your personality prefer- observance Ave., on the following dates: ences, values and interests and how to beginning at 10 a.m. and purchase 50 per- •Friday, 8 a.m. to noon during Retiree utilize them to achieve success. cent-off Cinemark movie tickets. The Fort Meade Equal Employment Appreciation Day •S.T.O.M.P. Training: Today, 8:30 a.m. to Cost per ticket is $4.50. There is a two- Opportunity Office will host a National •Monday to Oct. 30, from 1-3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. ticket limit per active-duty service member, Disability Employment Month observance •Nov. 2-6, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Topics include laws, regulations and retiree and family. ID card is required. Sup- Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at resources available to military families with ply is limited. For more information, call McGill Training Center. Right Arm Night special-needs children. This training will The guest speaker is retired Master Sgt. 301-677-7354. Joint Services Right Arm Night will be empower parents by educating them to Cedric King. •Nov. 6: Free Cosmic Bowling and hot held Oct. 29 from 4-6 p.m. at Club Meade. advocate for their child and address issues This year’s theme is “My Disability Is One dogs, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lanes: Active- The event is open to all services and they face day-to-day. Part Of Who I Am.” duty service members, retirees and families ranks and DoD civilian employees. Qualified trainers and materials will be can enjoy free bowling and shoes, plus one The free event is open to the community. available during each session. This event is For more information, call 301-677-3660. Right Arm Night features free food and free hot dog while supplies last. For more music, prizes and a unit party event. free. information, call 301-677-5541. Public affairs conference For more information, call 301-677-6969. •Social Media for Job-Seekers: Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to noon LTS moving The Fort Meade Public Affairs Office will Brass Lounge grand opening To register, call 301-677-5590 or go to host a conference for public affairs profes- fortmeadeacs.checkappointments.com. The Leisure Travel Services office will be A grand opening for the Brass Lounge at closed Oct. 29-30 to relocate to its new sionals, both military and civilians working Club Meade will be held Nov. 5 from 5-8 facility. with Fort Meade tenant organizations, on Free classes Oct. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the p.m. LTS will reopen Nov. 2 at the Arts and The Navy Fleet and Family Support Defense Information School. The event is open to all ranks and serv- Crafts Center, 6530 B Yo rk Ave. Center offers a variety of classes at its The free event is designed to bring PA ices and DoD civilian employees, and will For more information, call 301-677-7354. facility at 2212 Chisholm Ave. professionals together to share informa- feature an assortment of beverages and The free classes are open to DoD ID tion, network and discuss updates relevant appetizers. Veterans Job Fair cardholders including active-duty service to PA operations on Fort Meade. Music and television entertainment will The Fort Meade Veterans Job Fair will be members, retirees and their family mem- For more information or to RSVP, con- be provided. held Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Club bers, DoD civilian employees and contrac- tact Veronica Castro at veronica.m.cas- The Brass Lounge will be open every Meade, 6600 Mapes Road. tors. [email protected] or 301-677-1465, or Dijon Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5-8 The free event is open to all job-seekers. Registration is required for each class. Rolle at [email protected] or 301- p.m. More than 60 employers are expected to Life Skills: 677-6806. For more information, go to ftmea- attend. demwr.com. •Men’s Focus Group: Tuesday, 1:30-2:30 Bring plenty of resumes. A “resume Destroy your electronic data p.m. doctor” will provide free resume evaluation Veterans Day Dedication Session covers sexual assault preven- and preparation assistance. The Fort Meade Directorate of Public A Veterans Day Dedication will be held tion-related topics. This group is open to Free parking and a shuttle bus from Works-Environmental Division will host an Nov. 10 at 12:30 p.m. at O’Malley Senior men with a military or DoD ID card. Smallwood Hall parking lot to Club Meade electronic recycling, data-destruction event Activity Center, 1270 Odenton Road, Oden- For more information, call 301-677-9040. are available. on Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the ton. •Young Women’s Enrichment: Thurs- For a complete list of employers, go to upper parking lot area of the commissary. The keynote speaker is Garrison Com- days, 9:30-11 a.m. ftmeademwr.com. Community members can dispose of mander Col. Brian P. Foley. The group is designed to help empower, their personal electronic items such as promote and support female, active-duty Cancer support group laptops, tablets, printers, LCD monitors, The guest speaker is Byron Morris, im- mediate past president of the East Coast service members under age 22. computer parts and more — at no cost. Military/Retirement: Dr. Timothy Ta usch, urologist at Fort However, there will be a fee to recycle Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen. Belvoir, Va., will discuss “Prostate Cancer The program will include a music presen- •Retirement Brief (within two years of CRT monitors, hard drives, CDs, floppy retirement): Monday, 8-11:30 a.m. Survivorship: Urinary Incontinence After disks, tapes and back-up batteries. tation by the Bowie Senior Choraleers and a Treatment” on Nov. 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. at video of the “Candy Bomber Story” featur- Information will be provided on TRICARE, For more information, call 301-677-9170 Johns Hopkins Family Health Plan and the Walter Reed National Military Medical or 301-677-9648. ing the Mormon Ta bernacle Choir and Center in the America Building, Room 2525 narration by Tom Brokaw. Navy Mutual Aid Financial Planning/Survi- and at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital via Retiree Appreciation Day Light refreshments will be served. vor Benefit Plan. video teleconference in the Oaks Pavilion, For more information, call 410-222-0140. •Medical Records Review: Appointment Room 332. The 40th Annual Retiree Appreciation required Spouses and partners are invited to Day is Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at To register or for more information, call attend. McGill Training Center. EDUCATION 301-677-9017 or 301-677-9018. The Prostate Cancer Support Group The event, hosted by Installation Retire- meets at Walter Reed on the third Thursday ment Services Officers, is designed to keep Free dog treats retired service members and families up- Financial, Employment Readiness of every month from 1-2 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 Visit the Family Pet Care Center on Nov. to-date on changes in their retirement p.m. in the America Building, River Confer- Army Community Service offers Fi- 5 to receive a free treat for your dog. rights, benefits and privileges, and foster ence Room. nancial Readiness and Employment Readi- Patrons can also enter to win one of two good will between the retired and active- The next meeting is Nov. 19. Spouses and ness classes to all ranks and services and to free Vetco vaccination packages. duty communities. partners are invited. DoD civilian employees at the Community For more information, call 301-677-4059. Military ID is required for base access to This year’s guest speaker is Mark Over- Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave. Walter Reed to attend meetings. berg, deputy chief of Army Retirement Registration is required for each class. For those without a military ID, call 301- Services. •Investing 101: Tuesday, 9-11 a.m. YOUTH 319-2900 at least four business days prior For more information, call 301-677-9603. Learn the basics of investing and take to the events for base access. the mystery out of how investments can fit For more information, call retired Col. Flu shots into achieving your financial goals. Storytime Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or email Flu shots will be offered to eligible bene- •Career Exploration: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to The Children’s Library offers pre-kinder- [email protected]. ficiaries and active-duty service members noon garten Storytime on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. SOUNDOFF!|THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 2015 COMMUNITY 15 and 10:30 a.m. at Kuhn Hall, 4415 Llewellyn next monthly bus trips to New Yo rk City on Annapolis Road. The next meeting is Nov. MOVIES Ave. Saturday and Nov. 21, with discounts to 5. For more information, visit namiaac.org. •Today: “Put On Yo ur Hat & Shine Yo ur attractions. Bus cost is $60. For more • Exceptional Family Member Pro- Shoes” — stories about clothing information, call 301-677-7354 or visit gram hosts “Sip and Share” on the first The movie schedule is subject to change. •Oct. 29: “Books that Go Boo!” — “not- ftmeademwr.com. Thursday of every month from 9:30-10:30 For a recorded announcement of showings, so-scary” stories, songs and finger play; a.m. at the Exchange coffee shop in the call 301-677-5324. Further listings are children are encouraged to dress in their food court. The next get-together is Nov. 5. available on the Army and Air Force Halloween costumes. MEETINGS The event is designed to allow participants Exchange Service website at www.aa- •Nov. 5: “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” to share their stories to encourage and fes.com. • Society of Military Widows meets —stories about sports inform one another about resources avail- Movies start Fridays and Saturdays at for brunch the fourth Sunday of the month •Nov. 12: “Bears, Bears, and More Bears” able in the local community. For more 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at 1 p.m. at the Lanes. The next meeting is —books, songs and finger play about bears information or to register, call 301-677- PRICES: Tickets are $6 for adults (12 and Sunday. For more information, call Betty •Nov. 19: “Feed your Mind at the Li- 4779. older) and $3.50 for children. 3D Movies: $8 Jones at 410-992-1123. brary” — stories about foods • Moms Support Group meets Thurs- adults, $5.50 children. • Marriage Enrichment Group, spon- For more information, call 301-677-5677. days from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Potomac sored by Army Community Service, meets Place Neighborhood Center. The group is the second and fourth Monday of every Today through Nov. 1 Romp ’n Stomp for mothers of young children up to age 3. month from 3-4 p.m. at the Community Meet other moms with young children and Friday: “Black Mass” (R). The true Romp ’n Stomp playgroup for children Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave. The share tips. Children are welcome. Regis- story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a ages 5 and younger and their parents next meeting is Monday. For more in- tration is required. For more information, state senator and the most infamous meets Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at formation, call Celena Flowers or Jessica call 301-677-5590. violent criminal in the history of South the Yo uth Center gym at 909 Ernie Pyle St. Hobgood at 301-677-5590. • Moms Walking Group, sponsored by Boston, who became an FBI informant to For more information, call 301-677-5590 • Retired Officers’ Wives’ Club will Parent Support, meets Thursdays from take down a Mafia family invading his turf. or email [email protected]. meet Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. at Club Meade. Res- 8:30-9:15 a.m. at the Family Advocacy With Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumber- ervations are required by Wednesday at 5 Program, 2462 85th Medical Battalion Ave. batch, Dakota Johnson. Weekly playgroup p.m. Call your area representative or Betty To register, call 301-677-3617. Children ages 4 and younger are invited Wade at 410-551-7082. • Project Healing Waters meets Thurs- Saturday: “The Perfect Guy” (PG-13). to a weekly playgroup held every Friday The event will feature an informal fash- days from 6-8 p.m. at the Soldiers and After breaking up with her boyfriend, a from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Family ion show modeled by ROWC models. Na- Family Assistance Center, 2462 85th Medi- professional woman gets involved with a Advocacy Center, 2462 85th Medical Bat- tasha Thomas returns with jewelry to cal Battalion Ave. man who seems almost too good to be talion Ave. complement holiday wardrobes at the The project is dedicated to the physical true. With Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy, The playgroup features a variety of fashion show featuring selections from her and emotional rehabilitation of wounded Morris Chestnut. engaging activities to build strong parent- Park Lane Collection. warriors and veterans through fly fishing, child relationships. Cost of luncheon is $18. fly tying and outings. Space is limited. Registration is required Annual membership dues are $25. For more information, call Larry Vawter, for each session. Members may bring guests to the lunch- program leader, at 443-535-5074 or email For more information, call 301-677- eons, which are held on the first Tuesday of [email protected]. 5590. each month except June, July, August and • Dancing with the Heroes, free ball- January. room dance lessons for the Warrior Transi- For more information, call Lianne Rob- tion Unit, meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. at erts, ROWC president, at 301-464-5498. RECREATION Argonne Hills Chapel Center in the seminar • Monthly Prayer Breakfast, hosted by room. the Garrison Chaplain’s Office, is held the Out & About Participants should wear loose clothing, first Thursday of every month at 7 a.m. at comfortable shoes with leather soles. No • Senior & Baby Boomer Expo will be Club Meade. The next prayer breakfast is super high heels or flip-flops. held Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Nov. 5. There is no cost for the buffet. • Spanish Christian Service is con- RICHARD FOREMAN, JR./AP Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mary- Donations are optional. ducted Sundays at 1 p.m. at the Cavalry land State Fairgrounds in Timonium. The Menu features eggs, bacon, sausage, Chapel located at 8465 Simonds St. and Sunday: “Maze Runner: The Scorch two-day event, hosted by the Baltimore biscuits, gravy, grits, Danish, fruit, coffee 6th Armored Cavalry Road. Trials” (PG-13). After having escaped the County Department of Aging, showcases and ice water. For more information, call Elias Mendez Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of the latest in information, resources, prod- All Fort Meade employees, family mem- at 301-677-7314 or 407-350-8749. challenges on the open roads of a desolate ucts and services. bers, and civilian and military personnel are • Couples Communication meets landscape filled with unimaginable obsta- The event features continuous enter- invited. For more information, call 301-677- every Monday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the cles. With Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, tainment, a silent auction, free health 6703. Family Advocacy Program Center, 2462 Thomas Brodie-Sangster. screenings, and an Arts and Crafts Contest • Meade Rod and Gun Club meets the 85th Medical Battalion Ave. and Show. first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at The session is aimed at helping couples Oct. 30: “Everest” (PG-13). A climbing Admission is $2 or two cans of nonper- Perry’s Restaurant and Odie’s Pub at 1210 develop tools to enhance their relationship, expedition on Mount Everest is devas- ishable food. Proceeds benefit the Seniors Annapolis Road, Odenton, in the banquet gain problem-solving strategies, and create tated by a severe snowstorm. With Jason In Need Fund. For more information, go to hall in back of the building. The next meet- along-lasting relationship. For more in- Clarke, Keira Knightley, Josh Brolin. www.SeniorExpoOnline.com, email sen- ing is Nov. 5. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. For formation, call 301-677-4118. [email protected] or call more information, call Charisma Wooten at • Cub Scout Pack 377 invites boys in Oct. 31 & Nov. 1: “Hotel Transylvania 410-887-2002. 240-568-6055. first through fifth grades, or ages 7 to 10, to 2” (PG). Dracula and his friends try to •“Disney on Ice” tickets are on sale at • National Alliance on Mental Illness attend its weekly Monday meetings at 6 bring out the monster in his half-human, Leisure Travel Services. Show dates are of Anne Arundel County offers a free p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel Center. half-vampire grandson in order to keep Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 at the Royal Farm Arena in support group for families with a loved one For more information, email Cubmaster Mavis from leaving the hotel. With the Baltimore. Cost is $19.25 per ticket. For suffering from mental illness on the first Christopher Lassiter at pack377_cm@ya- voices of Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, more information, call 301-677-7354. Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the hoo.com or Committee Chairperson Marco Selena Gomez. • Leisure Travel Services is offering its Odenton (West County) Library, 1325 Cilibert at [email protected].