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News Notes -- Feb. 26, 2021
February is month for teen dating violence awareness
Every February, people across the country join together to show support for teens and raise awareness about the issues they face in relationships.
Help stop abuse before it starts. Show support and spread awareness by wearing orange. Post a picture to the ACS Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fortmccoyacs.
To register, contact Family Advocacy Program by calling 608-630-7473.
Woodworking workshops planned in March
Army Community Service (ACS) has several woodworking workshops available for families through March.
Salt and pepper mill workshops are scheduled for March 2 and 23.
Wooden pen workshops are scheduled for March 11 and 18.
All classes are 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the ACS Building Bonds Workshop, building 1133.
Due to social-distancing requirements, each class size is limited to six families. Masks are required, and children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult per child).
Registration is required one week before each workshop.
ACS events are open to Fort McCoy military members, family members, civilian employees, and registered volunteers.
For more information or to register, call 608-388-3505.
Sewing workshops available in March
Army Community Service (ACS) is offering beginner sewing workshops in March.
The workshops are scheduled for 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and March 16.
Designed for the beginner, this class will cover sewing basics, including hand-sewing, sewing machine setup ,and completion of a face mask. Other projects will be available if time allows.
Registration is required one week in advance. ACS events are open to Fort McCoy military members, family members, civilian employees, and registered volunteers.
Register by calling ACS at 608-388-6507.
Resiliency workshops scheduled throughout 2021
Army Community Service (ACS) has resiliency workshops scheduled throughout 2021.
Topics include:
• March 17: Energy Management.
• April 7: Avoid Thinking Traps.
• May 5: Detect Icebergs.
• June 16: Problem Solving.
• July 7: Put It In Perspective.
• Aug. 4: Mental Games.
• Sept. 1: Real-Time Resilience.
• Oct. 6: Character Strengths.
• Nov. 3: Assertive Communication.
• Dec. 1: Effective Praise & Constructive Responding
All workshops will be 9 to 11 a.m. at ACS, building 2111. Registration is required one week prior to the event. Space is limited.
ACS events are open to Fort McCoy military members, family members, civilian employees, and registered volunteers. For more information or to register, call 608-388-6507.
SHARP training date available for March
Dates are available for Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention training for fiscal year 2021.
This class counts for the annual face-to-face training requirement. The next class is scheduled for 9-10 a.m. March 2.
Sessions are being conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social-distancing requirements. Class size is limited, and registration is required.
Check with your supervisor, training coordinator, or designated SHARP personnel (SARC/VA) to see if training is scheduled for your organization/unit before registering.
To register, call 608-388-8951 or email ryan.f.harvey.civ@mail.mil.
‘Coping With Stress’ class scheduled for March 10
“Coping With Stress,” a virtual workshop coordinated by Army Community Service and The Parenting Place, is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. March 10.
Attend this free virtual workshop to learn:
• common causes of stress and how stress affects parenting.
• how to recognize signs of stress.
• healthy ways to reduce and manage everyday stress.
The class is a Triple P Informed workshop. Triple P — Positive Parenting Program — is a parenting and family support system designed to prevent as well as treat behavioral and emotional problems in children and teenagers.It aims to prevent problems in the family, school, and community before they arise and to create family environments that encourage children to realize their potential.
The workshop will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and will last approximately 1 1/2 hours.
ACS events are open to Fort McCoy military members, family members, civilian employees, and registered volunteers.
For more information or to register, email jennifer.l.morris169.civ@mail.mil.
ACS offers online stress-reduction training
Army Community Service (ACS) is offering an online stress-reduction class.
Learn how to maintain a healthy mind and body through this self-paced online training. Topics include the difference between normal stress and unhealthy stress and healthy coping strategies for stressful situations.
To register, call or text 608-630-7473 or email jennifer.l.morris169.civ@mail.mil.
The training is available through Aug. 31.
Digital Garrison app available for Fort McCoy
The Army has launched the new Digital Garrison mobile app that provides information and facilitates access to a full array of on-post services, as part of a partnership with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, or AAFES.
The app, which can be downloaded on Android and Apple devices by searching “Digital Garrison,” provides users with secure access to facility information and other quality-of-life services by consolidating data from three related networks. Soldiers, families, veterans, and civilians living or working at Fort McCoy can access resources about their local exchange; Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation program; and other services.
Digital Garrison includes an installation directory, gate locations and hours, fitness and recreation options, weather, event information, and more.
Publication date for next The Real McCoy
The next issue of The Real McCoy will be published March 12. The deadline is March 3.
For more information, call 608-388-2769.