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News Notes -- Oct. 22, 2021
Connect the Tots fall playgroup runs through Nov. 30
The Connect the Tots fall playgroup meets Tuesdays through Nov. 30.
Playgroups are 10 a.m. to noon at The Army Community Service Family Building, 2161. Each playgroup features a theme. The playgroup contains toys, books, and other materials to help strengthen each child’s cognitive, physical, and creative selves and to help promote social-emotional skill building. Through play, transitions, circle time, songs and activities, and informal conversations, parents learn about developmental ages and stages, gain tools to help understand their child’s behavior, and become empowered to prepare the family and child to enter school ready to learn.
For more information or to register, call 608-388-2412 or email brittany.r.sonie.civ@mail.mil.
Wooden pen workshops scheduled
Army Community Service (ACS) is hosting wooden pen workshops 4-6:30 p.m. in October and November.
Available dates are Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, 9, 18, and 30.
All materials and instructions are supplied. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and only one child may accompany each adult. Pens must be completed within the allotted time.
Registration is required. ACS events are open to military members, retirees, civilian workers, family members, and registered Fort McCoy volunteers, unless otherwise stated.
For more information, call 608-388-3505.
Spouse employment briefing scheduled for Oct. 27
A military spouse employment briefing is scheduled for 9 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 27 at Army Community Service, building 2111.
This workshop helps military spouses better understand the Department of the Army hiring system. The workshop will identify federal hiring programs to support military spouses, provide assistance with USA Jobs applications, describe the key components of a federal resume, and discuss the NAF CEAT - Transfer Assistance Program.
ACS events are open to military members, retirees, civilian workers, family members, and registered Fort McCoy volunteers, unless otherwise stated. Registration is required by Oct. 22.
For more information, call 608-388-7262 or email carmen.m.ortiz4.civ@mail.mil.
Job fair planned for Oct. 27
A job fair is planned for 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 at Army Community Service, building 2111.
Learn about job openings at Fort McCoy, including with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; AAFES; and the Department of the Army.
Registration is not required. For more information, call 608-388-7262.
PCS Open House set for Oct. 27
A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Open House is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 at McCoy’s Community Center, building 1571.
Representatives from the following areas will provide information: Relocation Readiness, Exceptional Family Member Program, Personal Property Processing Office (household goods), Transportation Passenger Movement Section, Housing Office, Military Personnel Division, and School Liaison Office.
For more information, call 608-388-2359.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month workshop planned for Oct. 29
Taking a Stand on Domestic Violence, an awareness workshop, will be held 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 29 at South Post Housing Community Center.
The topics will include “What does a healthy relationship look like?” and “Who will help me? A domestic violence survivor story.”
Registration is required by Oct. 27. Army Community Service events are open to military members, retirees, civilian workers, family members, and registered Fort McCoy volunteers.
Call 608-388-2412 or email brittany.r.sonie.civ@mail.mil.
Resilience workshop set for Nov. 3
A resilience workshop is scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 3 via Microsoft Teams.
This series of workshops teaches strategies in self-awareness, self-regulation, optimism, mental agility, character strengths, and connection to increase your resilience at work and at home.
November’s topic is assertive communication.
The workshops are hosted by Army Community Service. Call 608-388-6507 to register.
Publication date for The Real McCoy
The next issue of The Real McCoy will be published Nov. 12.
The deadline for article and photo submissions is Nov. 3.
For more information about photo and article submissions or to submit article suggestions, call 608-388-2769.