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
January 22 FRG Leader Army Community Service Mobilization & Deployment Program will teach you
9 am – 1 pm Training 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 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 22 Family Night At Family Night at the Winner's Circle, located in the Commons. Family Night is
5 – 7 pm The Commons 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 feature Field Days. Cindy Romig 772-6222
January 23 & 24 AFTB Level II The Army Family Team Building Level II course targets leaders and is geared
9 am - 4 pm 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. Kimberly Hill 772-6710
January 24 Debt Blasters Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program will teach participants a
9 – 11 am 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! Hockey is one of the most popular sports in the North
6:30 pm Game Trip Country. Join BOSS at the Privateers vs Williamsport home game 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 learn
9 am – noon Meeting craft ideas and enjoy networking and learning about programs and activities
offered by ACS. Virginia Cooper 772-6799
January 25 CYSS Indoor A great chance for your children to get away from the “screens”! Youth ages
6 – 10 pm Paintball 10 - 18 can enjoy indoor paintball at the Youth Center. A 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
January 26 Full Moon Cross- Enjoy a trip to Cascade Cross Country Center to celebrate the full moon with
Noon – overnight country Ski Trip an evening of cross country skiing under the stars. The trails are lit and you will
enjoy bonfires, beverages, hot dogs, and hot chocolate. Once you return to the
lodge you can warm up at the fireplace and dance to a live band for an evening
of enjoyment. Cost is $60 per person and includes transportation, equipment
rental, trail pass, and overnight accommodations. Rich Cole 772-5169
January 26 Indoor Skate Jam Teens in grades 6 - 12 can enjoy the Youth Center Indoor Skate park with their
3 – 6 pm skateboards, quad or inline skates. Cost is $3.00 for members and $5.00 for
non-members. School ID Card is required. Skate Park equipment will be set-up
in the gymnasium with music food and games. Steve Ferguson 772-6719

2. January 28 Resume Start To A comprehensive workshop presented by Army Community Service
9 am – noon Finish Employment Readiness to build a complete resume. This free class will be held
at ACS. Amanda Thompson 772-9611
January 28 & 29 Fort Drum AFAP Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) is a highly successful Army-wide program with
9 am – 3:30 pm Conference a mission to improve all aspects of Army life. AFAP makes changes that affect
everyone closely associated with the Army. This year‟s conference will be held
at the Commons. The Fort Drum Community is invited to the conference out-
brief on January 29 at 2 pm. Kimberly Hill 772-6710
January 29 Refresh Your Refresh your Resilience Training at this monthly lunch meeting held the last
11:45 – 12:45 Resilience Lunch Tuesday of every other month beginning January 29.
Group Jennifer Eichner 772-2848
January 29 Anger Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets
1:30 – 3:30 Management out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems. Family Advocacy
Workshop Program offers a session on how best to keep anger form escalating in negative
ways. Dani’el Reed 772-4244
January 29 Fort Drum The Fort Drum Business Networking Group is a free bi-monthly event to
5 – 7 pm Business support Fort Drum businesses with educational and networking opportunities.
Networking Employment Readiness would like to invite ALL Fort Drum businesses to
Group include home base businesses to participate in the networking event.
Amanda Thompson 772-9611
January 30 Federal Navigating the process of applying for Federal Employment can be confusing.
9:30 -11:30 am Employment ACS Family Employment Readiness presents procedures and tips for applying
Workshop for Federal Employment. Amanda Thompson 772-9611
January 30 Key Caller Class Mobilization and Deployment offer training in best practices for those who
1 – 2:30 pm volunteer to be their unit's Family Readiness Group Key Caller.
Jennifer Eichner 772-2848
January 30 Employment Networking club will assist job seekers and volunteers to learn how to network
1:30 – 2:30 pm Networking Club and discuses success stories and challenges they are having with their as job
search and volunteer work. Amanda Thompson 772-9611
January 31 Conflict In many cases, effective conflict resolution can make the difference between
1:30 – 3:30 pm Resolution positive and negative outcomes. ACS Family Advocacy helps you learn effective
Workshop ways to diffuse, avoid, and resolve conflicts with others.
Dani’el Reed 772-4244
January 31 BOSS Gaming Play Call of Duty Black Ops II at the BOSS Gaming Tournament on January 31
7 pm Tournament at 7 pm. Compete against the best gamers on Fort Drum while playing the
newest games. Winners receive prize money. Open to Active Duty Soldiers
and Spouses only. Call 772-7807 for more information.
Michelle Roden 772-7807
February 1 CYSS Sports Youth ages 10 - 18 can enjoy indoor paintball on January 11 and 25. Safety brief
6 – 10 pm Indoor Paintball at 6 pm and completed parent permission slip is required to participate. Cost is
$10 for Youth Center Members and $15 for Non-members. Membership is
free. Call Youth Center at 772-6718 for more information.
Steve Ferguson 772-6719
February 1 BOSS Gaming Stop on by the BOSS centers either at Jack T Sweet Complex or on Nash Blvd.
8 – midnight Tournament to watch a movie on the big screen. Free popcorn at the movie.
Michelle Roden 772-7807
February 2 Trip to Saranac Parks and Recreation invite you to an Adirondack tradition. A trip to Saranac
8:30 am – 11 pm Lake Winter Lake Winter Carnival on February 2 with a cost of $10 per person for adults
Carnival and $5 for youth 14 ye4ars of age and under. The bus will leave Parks and
Recreation at 8:30 am and will return at approximately 10:30 pm. Dress
appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Mark Schnittenger 772-8222

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 am –
Center 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 Eye A tender and juicy grilled to order rib eye steak served on a fresh roll with salad,
5 - 9 pm 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 is Prime Rib Night at Buster‟s Brew Pub. Enjoy a generous portion of
Thursday Prime Rib Night prime rib with your choice of salad, starch and vegetable. 12 oz Prime Rib - $12.95
5 – 9 pm
At Ease! Bar Specials Everyone needs a little down time. After a week of hard work
you deserve to join friends, unwind, and ready yourself for the weekend. At Ease!
Friday Friday Night Specials offers free snacks from 4 – 7 pm in Buster‟s Brew Pub.
4 – 9 pm (except 3 day holidays)
Fridays from 5 – 9 pm enjoy a steak cooked to order, with baked potato, and
vegetable. Buster‟s also has freshly made brews and tempting desserts. Porterhouse
Friday Buster‟s Dinner Specials - $17.95; NY Strip - $15.95. A seafood platter special is also offered for $13.95.
5 – 9 pm
Show your appreciation to your team at Right Arm Night. Held monthly following
the Retirement Ceremony and sponsored by a Fort Drum unit. Enjoy 10 th Mountain
Right Arm Brew for only $1 per glass. Win $200 for your unit fund. A prize for the
Monthly Right Arm unit with the highest percentage of attendance at Right Arm Night, look for the
5–7 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
 February 2 – Middle School Dance – Youth Center
 February 3 – Superbowl in Winner‟s Circle – The Commons
 February 3 – Super Sunday Party – BOSS
 February 4 – Resume Start To Finish – Army Community Service
 February 5 – English for Speakers of Other Languages – Army Community Service
 February 5 – Federal Employment Workshop – Army Community Service
 February 5 – DRUM Welcome Tour – Army Community Service
 February 5 – Stateside PCS Brief – Army Community Service
 February 5 – Smart Moves Club – Youth Center
 February 6 – 1st Term Financial Training – Army Community Service
 February 6 – The Fourth Trimester Parenting Class – Army Community Service
 February 6 & 7 – AFTB Level I Training – Army Community Service
 February 6 – EFMP Playgroup – Army Community Service
 February 6 – SOS Family Night – Army Community Service
 February 7 – Job Club: Negotiating Job Offers – Army Community Service
 February 7 – Parenting After Separation or Divorce – Army Community Service
 February 8 – High School Dance – Youth Center
 February 8 – BOSS Movie Night – BOSS
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! Make plans to bring the gang to watch the Superbowl
on February 3 in Winner’s Circle. The doors will open at 4 pm. See all of the action and
enjoy snack at halftime and beverage specials.