1. Family and MWR Special Event Family and MWR/United Service Organization Event
Family and MWR/Yellow Ribbon Committee Partnership Event Association of the United States Army
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Attraction Description
Through January Dress A Winter is here, it is cold outside, and it is time to “Dress a Snowman” at
15 Snowman the McEwen Library. There are blank snowman entry forms for pick up
Library Hours Contest during regular Library hours and entries will be accepted through January
15. This activity is open to Library Patrons of all ages.
Allen Goudie 772-9099
January 14 Budget The budget is your foundation for success with money. Learn the basics of
9 am - noon Management developing your own budget and making your money work for you. ACS
Financial Readiness Program will show you tips, tricks, and “secrets” of the
trade at this comprehensive class designed for adults of all ages.
Judee Kelly 772-5196
January 14 Resume Start To This resume workshop is presented by ACS Employment Readiness to
9 am - noon Finish learn what a resume is for, what to include on your resume and how to
tailor your resume for the job you want. Amanda Thompson 772-9611
January 15 Key Caller Class Mobilization and Deployment offer training in best practices for those who
10 – 11 am volunteer to be their unit's Family Readiness Group Key Caller.
Scarlett Sharkey 772-6566
January15 Family Night At Family Night at the Winner's Circle, located in the Commons. Family Night
5 – 8 pm The Commons is offered each Tuesday night and begins at 5 pm with a family friendly
dinner buffet at $7 for Adults and $4 for children 8 years of age or younger.
Tonight‟s activities features Carnival Night. Cindy Romig 772-6222
January 16 AFAP FRTI Facilitator, Recorder, Transcriber, Issue Support (FRTI) Training for the
9 am – noon Training Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) Conference. This training will allow FRTI
Teams to meet one another and learn their role in facilitating the AFAP
workgroups towards reaching workable solutions to the issues discussed
during the conference. Kimberly Hall 772-6710
January 16 SELF Meeting SELF encourages Fort Drum Women to live a lifestyle that includes caring
9 am – noon for your personal needs. This meeting, featuring Winter Skin Care
presented by the Spa at Fort Drum, will be held at the Rhicard Hills
Community Center. Sarah Lynch 772-5374
January 16 Employment 101 Learn the basics of searching and applying for a job. Learn how to conduct a
9:30 – 11:30 am job search, write your resume and cover letter and ace an interview with
employment readiness. This class is held at Army Community Service.
Amanda Thompson 772-9611
January 16 AFAP Delegate Army Community Service Army Family Team Building offers this course to
1 – 3 pm Training persons interested in becoming a delegate at the upcoming AFTB
conference. Kimberly Hill 772-6710
January 16 Healthy Healthy relationships bring happiness and health to our lives. Studies show
9 – 11 am Relationships that people with healthy relationships really do have more happiness and
less stress. Learn practices that insure healthy relationship and how to
make them a part of your life. Danie’l Reed 772-4244

2. January 16 Bullying Bullying is a serious issue that has been the subject of discussion for several
1:30 – 3:30 pm Awareness years. Family Advocacy Program offers this workshop to help parents
Training for identify the symptoms of a bullied child or a child who might be the bully
Parents and what steps to take in order to handle this ever-growing issue.
Danie’l Reed 772-4244
January 18 Veterans’ Veteran‟s benefits have undergone recent changes. This Information Day
9 am – 3 pm Information Day brings together Federal, State and non-profit organizations in one location
to provide a face-to-face interaction between Veterans, their Families and
Survivors. This is a great opportunity for active duty and former service
members to find out about benefits, entitlements and services available to
them at an on-the-spot, one-stop information. This gathering of Veteran‟s
information will be at the Dulles State Office Building in Watertown, NY.
Ron Jacobs 772-7781
January 18 Teen Midnight Teens in grades 6 - 12 can enjoy a pick-up game of basketball and play until
8 pm - midnight Sports midnight at the Fort Drum Youth Center. Cost is $3 for Youth Center
Members and $5 for non-members which include snacks and drink.
Membership to the Youth Center is free. Steve Ferguson 772-6719
January 19 BOSS 5K Fun 5K Fun Run/Walk registration begins at 8:30 with the run beginning at 9 am
9 am Run/Walk at the Magrath Sports Complex overflow parking lot. This event is open to
all DoD ID Card holders. Leashed, registered pets are welcome.
Michelle Roden 772-7807
January 22 FRG Leader Army Community Service Mobilization & Deployment Program will teach
4:30 – 6:30 pm Training you tips and skills which will assist you in being an effective FRG Leader.
This class is held at the ACS building. Jennifer Eichner 772-2848
January 22 Informal Funds Army Community Service Mobilization & Deployment Program teaches this
1:30 – 2:30 pm Training class at the ACS building to Family Readiness Group members on the
regulations and policies regarding the raising and spending of unit and FRG
funds. Jennifer Eichner 772-2848
January 23 AFTB Level II The Army Family Team Building Level II course targets leaders and is
9 am – 4 pm geared toward professional growth and development and communication
skills, stress management, conflict resolution, and more. This is a free two-
day training held at Army Community Service. Registration is encouraged
and free child care is available through CYSS hourly care with class pre-
registration. Kimberly Hill 772-6710
January 24 Debt Blasters Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program will teach
9 – 11 am participants a way to decrease and eliminate their debts in a much quicker
time frame. Don't suffer with too much debt, let FRP help you become debt
free. This is a free class held at Army Community Service.
Judee Kelly 772-5196
January 24 BOSS Hockey It's Slap Shot Time! Join BOSS at the Privateers vs Williamsport home game
6:30 pm Game Trip in Watertown. Cost is $15 per person and covers transportation and ticket
to the game. The bus will leave BOSS Nash Blvd. at 6:30 pm. Space is
limited; please call 772-7807 to reserve your seat. This trip is open to all
DoD ID Card holders. Michelle Roden 772-7807
January 25 ACS Craft Club Army Community Service Craft Club offers an opportunity to share and
9 am – noon Meeting learn craft ideas and enjoy networking and learning about programs and
activities offered by ACS. Virginia Cooper 772-6799
January 25 CYSS Indoor Youth ages 10 - 18 can enjoy indoor paintball at the Youth Center. A
6 – 10 pm Paintball required safety brief is held at 6 pm and a completed parent permission slip
is required to participate. Cost is $10 for Youth Center Members and $15
for Non-members. Youth Center Membership is free.
Steve Ferguson 772-6719

3. Recurring Events
Sports Office Sign up for sporting events through the Fort Drum Fitness, Athletics, and
Aquatics Sports Office in the Magrath Sports Complex. Open to Active Duty
Military, Family Members 19 yrs or older, and DoD Civilians. Rosters are due in
advance in order to participate. Call 772-6663 for deadlines.
Water Aerobics – Every Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10:30 – 11:30 am
Aerobics and Fitness Classes – Monday - Friday Diane Sykes 772-6663
Pine Plains Bowling New Hours Monday Closed, Tuesday 11 am- 3 pm, Wednesday & Thursday11
Center am – 10 pm, Friday 11am – 11 pm Saturday noon – 11 pm, Sunday noon - 6 pm.
Cindy Fleming 772-6601
Adventure Training ATV Safety Courses – Available by request – 772-4010.
Extreme Sports for Recreation and Training – Orienteering, Hunting and
Fishing, ATV‟s, Sportsman Shooting, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Whitewater
Rafting. What do you want to do today? Let us know and we will tailor a trip to
meet your needs. Rich Cole 772-4010
Parks and Recreation Remington Park RV Campground and Cabins – Reservations 772-5435
Party Equipment Rental – 772-5169 Make your next Family or unit function
a success. Rent large grills, popcorn, cotton candy and snow-cone makers,
inflatable bounce houses, tables, chairs, coolers, ice and dunking booth.
Remington Park – now open for the season: M – Sa 9 am – 9 pm, Su 10
am – 8 pm.
Leisure Travel Services - Travel Center Discount Tickets – 772-8222
Stop in and check out the available discount tickets for local and out of state
attractions. Gene Spencer 772-6568
The Commons Family Nights Every Tuesday – Family Night every Tuesday from 5 – 7 at
the Commons. A buffet dinner is $7 for adults and $4 for children aged 8 and
younger. Purchase of buffet dinner required to participate in a different themed
activity each week.
Tuesday Open Faced Grilled Rib A tender and juicy grilled to order rib eye steak served on a fresh roll with salad,
5 - 9 pm Eye Sandwich potato, vegetable, dinner roll and butter, $10.95.
Wednesday Rib Night Start your evening out right with the mouth-watering „Rack of Ribs Special‟ in
5 – 9 pm Buster‟s Brew Pub. Half rack of ribs - $11.95; Half roasted or BBQ chicken -
$9.95
Thursday Prime Rib Night Thursday is Prime Rib Night at Buster‟s Brew Pub. Enjoy a generous portion of
5 – 9 pm prime rib with your choice of salad, starch and vegetable. 12 oz Prime Rib -
$12.95
Friday Friday Night Specials At Ease! Bar Specials Everyone needs a little down time. After a week of hard
4 – 9 pm (except 3 day holidays) work you deserve to join friends, unwind, and ready yourself for the weekend.
At Ease! offers free snacks from 4 – 7 pm in Buster‟s Brew Pub.
Friday Buster‟s Dinner Specials Fridays from 5 – 9 pm enjoy a steak cooked to order, with baked potato, and
5 – 9 pm vegetable. Buster‟s also has freshly made brews and tempting desserts.
Porterhouse - $17.95; NY Strip - $15.95. A seafood platter special is also offered
for $13.95.
Monthly Right Arm Show your appreciation to your team at Right Arm Night. Held monthly
5–7 following the Retirement Ceremony and sponsored by a Fort Drum unit. Enjoy
10th Mountain Right Arm Brew for only $1 per glass. Win $200 for your unit
fund. A prize for the unit with the highest percentage of attendance at Right Arm
Night, look for the Family and MWR table to sign in. Cindy Romig 772-6222

4. LOOK FOR THE FAMILY AND MWR PREVIEW EACH MONTH FOR UPCOMING EVENTS,
CLASSES AND PROGRAMS
Coming Attractions & Items of Interest
 January 26 – Overnight Full Moon Cross-Country Ski Trip – Parks and Recreation
 January 26 – Teen Indoor Skate Jam – Youth Center
 January 28 – Resume Start To Finish – Army Community Service
 January 28 – Annual Fort Drum AFAP Conference – Army Community Service at The
Commons
 January 29 – Refresh Your Resilience Lunch Group – Army Community Service
 January 29 – Anger Management Workshop – Army Community Service
 January 29 – Fort Drum Business Networking Group – Army Community Service
 January 30 – Federal Employment Workshop – Army Community Service
 January 30 – Key Caller Workshop – Army Community Service
 January 30 – Employment Networking Club – Army Community Service
 January 31 – Conflict Resolution Workshop – Army Community Service
 January 31 – BOSS Gaming Tournament – BOSS
 February 1 – CYSS Indoor Paintball – Youth Center
 February 1 – BOSS Movie Night – BOSS
 February 2 – Trip to Saranac Lake Winter Carnival – Parks And Recreation
 February 2 – Middle School Dance – Youth Center
 February 3 – Super Sunday Party – BOSS
 February 4 – Resume Start To Finish – Army Community Service
Digital and E-Books can now be “borrowed” from Fort Drum McEwen Library.
Patrons need to access the Army /Digital Media Library through AKO,
www.us.army.mil. Click Self Service then My Library then click Read or Listen to a
Book This will take you to an E-Book and audio book resource page where books can
be loaded onto your e-reader.
FOOTBALL at the Commons! Sunday Ticket and The Commons makes sure you have
access to all the games! Catch every game in The Winner’s Circle at The Commons
Sundays. With over 21 televisions and a wall sized TV screen you will feel like you are
there! Doors open at noon. Make plans to bring the gang to watch the Superbowl on
February 3 at the Commons. See all of the action and enjoy snack and beverage
specials.