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Splish & Splash Outdoor PoolSANTA’S FUN ‘N’ SUN SMASH

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Transformation ParkYARD SALE

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ACSNEWCOMERS’ ORIENTATION

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CYSSPARENT DATE NIGHT

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CYSS Family Field TripsINDEPENDENCE HALL

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Outdoor Recreation/BOSSDANYANG WATER RAFTING

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BOSSBARRACKS BLOCK PARTY AND BAGGO TOURNAMENT

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MP Hill Fitness Center OH! ROLLER DERBY BOUT

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Suwon Recreation CenterKOREAN PRO BASEBALL AT SUWON STADIUM (KT WIZ VS. LOTTE GIANTS)

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Community Activity CenterMOMMY & ME TEA

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Youth Center6TH GRADE ORIENTATION

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Outdoor RecreationDYNAMIC ECO ADVENTURE ZIPLINE

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CYSSBOYS & GIRLS CLUBS NATIONAL DAY FOR KIDS

INDEPENDENCE HALL OF KOREA

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ARTS AND CRAFTS CENTER DSN 753-6706

Monthly Special WorkshopsListed monthly classes are not a part of a class series. Each class is separate.

Special Kids Art Class - $10 per class includes materials Clay Craft – August 1, 1 - 2 p.m. Felt Craft – August 8, 1 - 2 p.m. Paper Craft – August 15, 1 - 2 p.m. Canvas Craft – August 22, 1 - 2 p.m.

Blush & Brush (Paint Over Wine)August 14 & 30, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.$25 includes materials

Regularly Scheduled ClassesClass registration and payment must be made 4 days prior to class. If the minimum number of participants is not met, the class will be canceled.

Korean Painting: $7 per session includes materialsWednesdays, 5 - 6 p.m.

Crochet Class: $5 instruction fee, materials not includedThursdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Matting & Framing Class: $15 instruction fee, materials not included Fridays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Sewing Class: $5 instruction fee, materials not includedSaturdays, 11 a.m. - Noon Melt and Pour Soap Making: $10 includes materials for 2 soap barsSundays, 11 a.m. - Noon

Soy Candle Making: $15 includes materials for 1 Candle Jar (5 oz.)Sundays, 11 a.m. - Noon

Services• Custom Framing• Artsy Birthday Parties &

Other Events• Ceramic Painting• Arts & Crafts for Kids• Art Classes for Adults• Mug Sublimation

Have an Artsy Birthday Party!A birthday party at the Arts & Crafts Center is fun, memorable, and affordable. Our birthday adventure is only $5-$10 per child, with a maximum of 15 children. The price includes a one hour art project and a room for 2.5 hours. Refreshments and room decorations are not provided. Reserve and select project at least 2 weeks in advance. Please call us with any inquiries.

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Canine Companion Reading August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10 a.m. (Saturdays) Reading is a wonderful opportunity for a child to develop his or her imagination and begin to build skills for his or her future. Therapy Dogs can be a great way to help children discover how much fun the library can be. Pre-reigstration required by phone or in person, limited to eight children per day.

Friendship Day August 2This Friendship Day, honor your friends and let them know how special they are to you with a cute and heartfelt Friendship Day Message on - very appropriately - a bookmark! Send in a message for your friends. We will color print it out and make a bookmark for both you and your friend.

“A good friend is like a computer. I ‘enter’ in your life, ‘save’ you in my heart, ‘format’ your problems, ‘shift’ you to opportunities & never ‘delete’ you from my memory!” ~ Menaka

Book Club August 3, 6:30 p.m. (1st Monday of the month) August’s Book: Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

Knitting/Crocheting/Quilting Group August 5 and 19, 2 p.m. (1st and 3rd Wednesdays)

Preschool Story HourAugust 6, 13, 20, and 27, 10 a.m. (Thursdays)

Read to the Rhythm Session FiveAugust 7, 10 a.m.Theme: Music from Around the World A Korean Traditional Musical Instruments (Gayageum and Daegeum) Performance byEnsemble Su (Korean String Band) will be held at the library.

LEGO Club August 8, 2 p.m. (2nd Saturday of the month)

Read to the Rhythm Session Six (Finale)August 14, 10 a.m.Theme: Performance Music Concert at Transformation Park: The Eighth Army Band will be performing for families. Awards will be presented before the concert begins. Lemonade, water and cupcakes will be served.

Family Board Game Club August 6 and 20, 2 p.m. (1st and 3rd Thursdays)

Summer Book Night August 24, 6:30 p.m. Let’s get together for a night of reading and discussing your favorite parts from your favorite books - � ction, non� ction and even favorite poetry. Open to all ages. The library willprovide coffee and snacks.

DSN 753-8433SFC RAY E. DUKE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

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Canine Companion Reading August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10 a.m. (Saturdays) Reading is a wonderful opportunity for a child to develop his or her imagination and begin to build skills for his or her future. Therapy Dogs can be a great way to help children discover how much fun the library can be. Pre-reigstration required by phone or in person, limited to eight children per day.

Friendship Day August 2This Friendship Day, honor your friends and let them know how special they are to you with a cute and heartfelt Friendship Day Message on - very appropriately - a bookmark! Send in a message for your friends. We will color print it out and make a bookmark for both you and your friend.

“A good friend is like a computer. I ‘enter’ in your life, ‘save’ you in my heart, ‘format’ your problems, ‘shift’ you to opportunities & never ‘delete’ you from my memory!” ~ Menaka

Book Club August 3, 6:30 p.m. (1st Monday of the month) August’s Book: Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

Knitting/Crocheting/Quilting Group August 5 and 19, 2 p.m. (1st and 3rd Wednesdays)

Preschool Story HourAugust 6, 13, 20, and 27, 10 a.m. (Thursdays)

Read to the Rhythm Session FiveAugust 7, 10 a.m.Theme: Music from Around the World A Korean Traditional Musical Instruments (Gayageum and Daegeum) Performance byEnsemble Su (Korean String Band) will be held at the library.

LEGO Club August 8, 2 p.m. (2nd Saturday of the month)

Read to the Rhythm Session Six (Finale)August 14, 10 a.m.Theme: Performance Music Concert at Transformation Park: The Eighth Army Band will be performing for families. Awards will be presented before the concert begins. Lemonade, water and cupcakes will be served.

Family Board Game Club August 6 and 20, 2 p.m. (1st and 3rd Thursdays)

Summer Book Night August 24, 6:30 p.m. Let’s get together for a night of reading and discussing your favorite parts from your favorite books - � ction, non� ction and even favorite poetry. Open to all ages. The library willprovide coffee and snacks.

DSN 753-8433SFC RAY E. DUKE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

AUGUST 8 | BARRACKS BLOCK PARTY AND BAGGO TOURNAMENTSTART TIME: 5 p.m. END TIME: 8 p.m. LOCATION: Freedom Field DESCRIPTION: Event includes prizes, food (for sale), cash bar, games and entertainment. Come and chill with MWR as we bring the party to the barracks! This event is exclusive to single and unaccompanied Soldiers.

AUGUST 22 | PUTT PUTT GOLF WARPED AT AUGUSTA WEST MINIATURE GOLFDEPART: 6 a.m. RETURN: 8 p.m. DESCRIPTION: Come and enjoy a game of putt putt golf… just watch out for the twists as the game will be anything but ordinary!

PARTNERED TRIPS WITH OUTDOOR RECREATIONDISCOUNTED FOR BOSS SOLDIERS!

AUGUST 8 | DANYANG WATER RAFTING DEPART: 8 a.m. RETURN: 6 p.m. DESCRIPTION: Danyang Adventure offers exciting water rafting that will get your heart pounding and have your nerves on edge. Between rapids, you can relax and enjoy the outdoors in a beautiful valley.DISTANCE: 3 hours one wayREGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 4, 1 p.m.BOSS PRICE: $35 (Originally $55)

AUGUST 16 | PAINTBALLDEPART: 8 a.m. RETURN: 6 p.m. DESCRIPTION: Join Outdoor Recreation in a fast paced game of paintball at Camp Casey! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 11, 1 p.m. BOSS PRICE: $70 (Originally $90)

Full registration is available at Outdoor Recreation, paying by cash, check or charge and over the phone (debit credit card only by phone). Cash registration only (exact change required) at the BOSS Of� ce. Trips depart from and return to the Outdoor Recreation Center. To register through Outdoor Recreation, call DSN 753-3013.

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AUGUST 8 | BARRACKS BLOCK PARTY AND BAGGO TOURNAMENTSTART TIME: 5 p.m. END TIME: 8 p.m. LOCATION: Freedom Field DESCRIPTION: Event includes prizes, food (for sale), cash bar, games and entertainment. Come and chill with MWR as we bring the party to the barracks! This event is exclusive to single and unaccompanied Soldiers.

AUGUST 22 | PUTT PUTT GOLF WARPED AT AUGUSTA WEST MINIATURE GOLFDEPART: 6 a.m. RETURN: 8 p.m. DESCRIPTION: Come and enjoy a game of putt putt golf… just watch out for the twists as the game will be anything but ordinary!

PARTNERED TRIPS WITH OUTDOOR RECREATIONDISCOUNTED FOR BOSS SOLDIERS!

AUGUST 8 | DANYANG WATER RAFTING DEPART: 8 a.m. RETURN: 6 p.m. DESCRIPTION: Danyang Adventure offers exciting water rafting that will get your heart pounding and have your nerves on edge. Between rapids, you can relax and enjoy the outdoors in a beautiful valley.DISTANCE: 3 hours one wayREGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 4, 1 p.m.BOSS PRICE: $35 (Originally $55)

AUGUST 16 | PAINTBALLDEPART: 8 a.m. RETURN: 6 p.m. DESCRIPTION: Join Outdoor Recreation in a fast paced game of paintball at Camp Casey! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 11, 1 p.m. BOSS PRICE: $70 (Originally $90)

Full registration is available at Outdoor Recreation, paying by cash, check or charge and over the phone (debit credit card only by phone). Cash registration only (exact change required) at the BOSS Of� ce. Trips depart from and return to the Outdoor Recreation Center. To register through Outdoor Recreation, call DSN 753-3013.

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AUGUST 1 | YARD SALESTART: 9 a.m. END: 2 p.m. LOCATION: Transformation ParkDESCRIPTION: Yard sales are a great opportunity to bring in a little cash or make space for that new item you want.FEE: $10 for a spot and table, $5 for those with PCS orders with a minimum of 60 days in country (must present for discount). There’s a $10 charge for a canopy to stay cool in the shade or dry in the rain.

AUGUST 2 | BASEBALL GAME-LOTTE GIANTSDEPART: 3 p.m. ARRIVE BACK: MidnightDESCRIPTION: Come see a great Korean tradition: Baseball! Amped up with cheerleaders, chants and more. Watch the Lotte Giants take on the KT Wiz.REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 28 at 1 p.m.DISTANCE: 1.5 hours one way depending on traf� c FEE: $35 (Includes transportation and ticket)(MAXIMUM 10 PATRONS)

AUGUST 8 | DANYANG WATER RAFTINGDEPART: 8 a.m. ARRIVE BACK: 6 p.m.DESCRIPTION: Danyang Adventure offers exciting water rafting that will get your heart pounding and have your nerves on edge. Between rapids, you can relax and enjoy the outdoors in a beautiful valley.DISTANCE: 3 hours one wayREGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 4, 1 p.m.FEE: $55 (Includes transportation, gear and rafting)

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OUTDOOR RECREATIONTRIPS DEPART FROM AND RETURN TO THE OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER

AUGUST 9 | DEEP SEA FISHING DEPART: 4 a.m. ARRIVE BACK: 2 p.m.DESCRIPTION: Fishing from Anmyeon-do in the West Sea. Catches of the day may include � at� sh, rock� sh and greenling. Bring a cooler if you want to take your bounty of the sea home! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 4, 1 p.m.DISTANCE: Approximately 2 hours one way depending on traf� c FEE: Adults $110, Children $105 (Includes transportation, bait, sinker, hooks and lunch [sushi, � sh pepper soup])(MAXIMUM 10 PATRONS)

AUGUST 16 | PAINTBALLDEPART: 8 a.m. ARRIVE BACK: 6 p.m.DESCRIPTION: Join Outdoor Recreation in a fast paced game of paintball at Camp Casey! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 11, 1 p.m. FEE: $90 for each participant (Includes transportation, equipment rental and your � rst 500 paintballs)

AUGUST 22 | BASEBALL GAME-DOOSAN BEARSDEPART: 3 p.m. ARRIVE BACK: MidnightDESCRIPTION: Come see a great Korean tradition: Baseball! Amped up with cheerleaders, chants and more. Enjoy the Doosan Bears vs. the KT Wiz.REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 18, 1 p.m.DISTANCE: 1.5 hours one way depending on traf� c FEE: $35 (Includes transportation and ticket) (MAXIMUM 10 PATRONS)

AUGUST 23 | DYNAMIC ECO ADVENTURE ZIPLINE DEPART: 8 a.m. ARRIVE BACK: 6 p.m.LOCATION: Mungyeong, Gyongbuk-doDESCRIPTION: A dynamic zip line course consisting of nine separate zips. The course is designed to allow you to experience this unique attraction while viewing the exciting ridges and breathtaking valleys. Weight range: 60-110 kgREGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 18, 1 p.m.PACKAGE: Adults $75, Children $65 (Includes transportation and activity)

AUGUST 29 | CARIBBEAN BAYDEPART: 7 a.m. ARRIVE BACK: 5 p.m.DESCRIPTION: Caribbean Bay is an exciting indoor/outdoor water park. The park includes a wave pool, the world’s longest lazy river ride, a sandy pool, a wading pool for young children and various water slides. Bring your swimsuit and some extra won for snacks!REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 25, 1 p.m. FEE: Adults $65, Children $60 (Includes transportation and entry ticket)

AUGUST 30 | BUNGEE JUMPING ADVENTUREDEPART: 8 a.m. ARRIVE BACK: 6 p.m.DESCRIPTION: Come bungee jumping with ODR and feel the rush at one of the highest jumps in Asia! Trip includes one bungee jump and your choice of the giant swing, superman zipline or the ejection seat, plus transportation!REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 25, 1 p.m.DISTANCE: 2 hours one wayFEE: Adults only: $80 (Includes transportation and 2 activities)(MINIMUM 20 PATRONS)

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DSN 753-3013

AUGUST 1 | YARD SALESTART: 9 a.m. END: 2 p.m. LOCATION: Transformation ParkDESCRIPTION: Yard sales are a great opportunity to bring in a little cash or make space for that new item you want.FEE: $10 for a spot and table, $5 for those with PCS orders with a minimum of 60 days in country (must present for discount). There’s a $10 charge for a canopy to stay cool in the shade or dry in the rain.

AUGUST 2 | BASEBALL GAME-LOTTE GIANTSDEPART: 3 p.m. ARRIVE BACK: MidnightDESCRIPTION: Come see a great Korean tradition: Baseball! Amped up with cheerleaders, chants and more. Watch the Lotte Giants take on the KT Wiz.REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 28 at 1 p.m.DISTANCE: 1.5 hours one way depending on traf� c FEE: $35 (Includes transportation and ticket)(MAXIMUM 10 PATRONS)

AUGUST 8 | DANYANG WATER RAFTINGDEPART: 8 a.m. ARRIVE BACK: 6 p.m.DESCRIPTION: Danyang Adventure offers exciting water rafting that will get your heart pounding and have your nerves on edge. Between rapids, you can relax and enjoy the outdoors in a beautiful valley.DISTANCE: 3 hours one wayREGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 4, 1 p.m.FEE: $55 (Includes transportation, gear and rafting)

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SEPTEMBER 4 - 6 | ART IN ISLAND WEEKEND CAMPINGDEPART: September 4, 9 p.m. ARRIVE BACK: September 6, 7 p.m. DESCRIPTION: ODR invites you on an overnight trip to a new camping venue! The area, nestled in the mountains and near a stream in GangwonProvince, boasts beautiful scenery. A perfect way to say goodbye to summer! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 1, 1 p.m.FEE: $110 (Includes transportation, 5 meals, camping tent and sleeping bag)(MAXIMUM 12 PATRONS)

SEPTEMBER 5 | YARD SALESTART: 9 a.m. END: 2 p.m. LOCATION: Transformation ParkDESCRIPTION: Yard sales are a great opportunity to bring in a little cash or make space for that new item you want.FEE: $10 for a spot and table, $5 for those with PCS orders with a minimum of 60 days in country (must present orders for discount). There’s a $10 charge for a canopy to stay cool in the shade or dry in the rain.

SEPTEMBER 7 | INSADONG TRIPDEPART: 9 a.m. ARRIVE BACK: 6 p.m.DESCRIPTION: Insadong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where traditional and precious goods are on display. There is one main road with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, traditional teahouses and cafes. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 1, 1 p.m.FEE: Adults: $20, Childrens: $15 (Includes transportation)

SEPTEMBER 13 | LOTTE WORLD AMUSEMENT PARKDEPART: 8 a.m. ARRIVE BACK: 6 p.m. LOCATION: SeoulDESCRIPTION: Lotte World offers indoor thrill rides and many other attractions for all ages, both indoors and out. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 8, 1 p.m.FEE: Adults $45, Children $40 (Includes transportation and entry ticket)

SEPTEMBER 18 - 20 | SEORAK MOUNTAIN HIKING WEEKEND TRIPDEPART: September 18, 4 a.m. ARRIVE BACK: September 20, 6 p.m.DESCRIPTION: ODR makes a trip to the one of most beautiful sites in Korea, Seoraksan National Park, a vast area that expands for 398,237 square kilometers.Many animals and plants live in this beautiful scenery of natural ecosystems and resources.(Bring a light lunch, water and won for gifts or Korean meals)REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 15, 1 p.m. FEE: $190 (includes transportation and lodging, based on double occupancy) (MAXIMUM 10 PATRONS)

DSN 753-3013 OUTDOOR RECREATIONTRIPS DEPART FROM AND RETURN TO THE OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER

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SEPTEMBER 4 - 6 | ART IN ISLAND WEEKEND CAMPINGDEPART: September 4, 9 p.m. ARRIVE BACK: September 6, 7 p.m. DESCRIPTION: ODR invites you on an overnight trip to a new camping venue! The area, nestled in the mountains and near a stream in GangwonProvince, boasts beautiful scenery. A perfect way to say goodbye to summer! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 1, 1 p.m.FEE: $110 (Includes transportation, 5 meals, camping tent and sleeping bag)(MAXIMUM 12 PATRONS)

SEPTEMBER 5 | YARD SALESTART: 9 a.m. END: 2 p.m. LOCATION: Transformation ParkDESCRIPTION: Yard sales are a great opportunity to bring in a little cash or make space for that new item you want.FEE: $10 for a spot and table, $5 for those with PCS orders with a minimum of 60 days in country (must present orders for discount). There’s a $10 charge for a canopy to stay cool in the shade or dry in the rain.

SEPTEMBER 7 | INSADONG TRIPDEPART: 9 a.m. ARRIVE BACK: 6 p.m.DESCRIPTION: Insadong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where traditional and precious goods are on display. There is one main road with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, traditional teahouses and cafes. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 1, 1 p.m.FEE: Adults: $20, Childrens: $15 (Includes transportation)

SEPTEMBER 13 | LOTTE WORLD AMUSEMENT PARKDEPART: 8 a.m. ARRIVE BACK: 6 p.m. LOCATION: SeoulDESCRIPTION: Lotte World offers indoor thrill rides and many other attractions for all ages, both indoors and out. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 8, 1 p.m.FEE: Adults $45, Children $40 (Includes transportation and entry ticket)

SEPTEMBER 18 - 20 | SEORAK MOUNTAIN HIKING WEEKEND TRIPDEPART: September 18, 4 a.m. ARRIVE BACK: September 20, 6 p.m.DESCRIPTION: ODR makes a trip to the one of most beautiful sites in Korea, Seoraksan National Park, a vast area that expands for 398,237 square kilometers.Many animals and plants live in this beautiful scenery of natural ecosystems and resources.(Bring a light lunch, water and won for gifts or Korean meals)REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 15, 1 p.m. FEE: $190 (includes transportation and lodging, based on double occupancy) (MAXIMUM 10 PATRONS)

DSN 753-3013 OUTDOOR RECREATIONTRIPS DEPART FROM AND RETURN TO THE OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER

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SUWON RECREATION CENTER

AUGUST 8 | BOSS DEEP SEA FISHINGHave fun � shing in the Yellow Sea during the summer. Enjoy fresh sushi, straight from the sea!DEPART: 6 a.m. RETURN: 6 p.m.REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 3FEE: 70,000 won (Includes ticket and transportation)

AUGUST 14 | KOREAN PRO BASEBALL AT SUWON STADIUMKT WIZ VS. LOTTE GIANTSDEPART: 5 p.m. RETURN: 11 p.m.REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 11FEE: $25 (Includes ticket and transportation)

AUGUST 21 | HAN RIVER CRUISE & ITAEWON SHOPPINGDEPART: 11 a.m. RETURN: 10 p.m.REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 17FEE: $25 (Includes cruise ticket and transportation)

DSN 788-6058

On 18 July 2015 Suwon Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers joined forces with MWR and Osan DeCA Commissary during their semi-annual "Healthy Based Initiative"(HBI) program. “The HBI program has been developed for military service members, their families and Department of Defense civilians to educate them on the importance of taking charge of their health through nutrition and � tness. Suwon BOSS displayed and instructed members on the various equipment available through MWR.

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THINGS WE CAN CONTROL PART 2By CPT William G Thompson, LCSW, BCD, 568th MCGA BHO

In the � rst part of this three-part article, I wrote about letting go of circumstances beyond our control and not allowing other individuals or outside factors determine our moods, thoughts and actions. Three other areas we can control are 2. Sleep, 3. Exercise and 4. Diet. In this article, I’ll cover sleep and exercise.

Developing effective sleep habits can take time, but once established, they do pay off. A few problems caused by poor sleep include concentration and attention issues, slower reaction times, poor memory and depressed mood. A variety of accidents throughout history, including the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant accident in Pennsylvania in 1979, Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster in the former USSR in 1986 and Exxon Valdez oil spill off the coast of Alaska in 1989, have been attributed to poor sleep.Simple suggestions to help with your sleep issues include avoiding alcohol and sleep aids, as well as developing rituals associated with sleep.

Research has repeatedly shown that the use of sleeping pills over extended periods of time causes more harm than good. They should really only be used to help reset your biological clock, get over jet lag or when dealing with an emotional emergency (e.g. death of family member). Even then, they should be used sparingly. The main concerns regarding sleeping pills are the side effects. Some have been known to interfere with Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. REM sleep is the needed stage of sleep to help the body physically recover and the mind to emotionally recover from stresses of the day.

Alcohol use, despite some popular notions, does not assist with sleep. You should avoid alcohol four to six hours before bedtime. You may believe that alcohol helps you sleep and yes, while

alcohol has an immediate sleep-inducing effect, you will � nd that a few hours later, as the alcohol levels in your blood start to fall, there is a stimulant or wake-up effect. That effect interferes with your sleep.

In actuality, research has shown that the best way to deal with insomnia/poor sleep is with a counseling modality called CBT, speci� cally CBTI (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia). The following are only some of the skills learned in/through CBTI: Try to develop a sleep ritual, meaning try to get into a pattern of doing the same thing every time you get ready for bed. Also, use the bed for only two things. One I won’t discuss here and I am pretty sure you know what that “one” thing is. The second use for the bed is sleep. If you � nd that you are laying in your bed for more than 15 to 20 minutes without starting to fall asleep, then get up. Sit in a chair and read a book, listen to music - anything that is relaxing. Do not play a video game or use your phone/computer. They stimulate the brain too much. While I personally have no objection to watching TV to go to sleep, I have to inform you that most professionals will tell you not to. What I will say is this: if you use the TV to go to sleep (even music TV), put it on a timer. Even if you have it on mute after falling asleep, the screen changing colors from dark to bright will interfere with your sleep. Take a cool shower (NOT COLD) shortly before going to bed. Taking a cool shower starts the sleep cycle of cooling the body down in preparation for sleep. Even on the weekends, try to not change your sleep pattern too much; it just makes it harder to reset Sunday night.

One of the most dif� cult variables when it comes to sleep is working swing shift. For the supervisors who make up the swing shift schedules: you all need to know that it is easier for the human body to adjust

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to a change in work sleep cycle that moves in a clockwise rotation. A rotation that moves counterclockwise works against human nature, causing more sleep issues, which in turn re� ects in poor productivity in your soldiers/employees. If 1st shift is typically 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2nd shift is typically 3 to 11 p.m. and 3rd shift is typically and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., then an example of clockwise rotation would be to move 1st to 2nd then to 3rd and repeat the pattern. An example of counter clockwise rotation would be to move 1st to 3rd or 3rd to 2nd or 2nd to 1st. When possible, use bright lights in the work place to expose people working the night shift to bright light. This helps by countering the possible effects of light deprivation which could lead to depression. This measure may also increase workplace morale.

Now for those who work swing shift, here is what you can do personally to take care of yourself. Begin to adjust your sleep time before a schedule change. For example, you may be working an evening shift. Soon, you are going to rotate to a night shift. On the last few days of the evening shift, delay the times you go to bed and wake up by one to two hours each day. Then, when you begin the night shift, your body will already be getting ready for the new schedule. This kind of gradual plan gives your body more time to adjust. You avoid the harsh disruption of a sudden schedule change, allowing you to sleep better through the change.

If possible, and if you can afford it, get a UV lamp to set next to your work station. Desk UV lamps, speci� cally created for the work place, are now available. When you get off work in the mornings, wear dark sunglasses to help block out as much light as possible and get black out curtains for your room. If you are not able to get black out curtains, just get dark solid color shower curtains for a similar effect. These will work better that regular curtains. And if you’re not able to use either of these to make your room dark, get a sleep mask. Yes, it may take some getting used to, but the payoff will be worth it.

If noise is a problem, get a “white noise” maker, or if you have a smart phone, � nd some soothing sounds to play. I personally use nature sounds. There are a ton of free apps for this.

Regular exercise, along with healthy eating, is a � nal piece of the sleep hygiene puzzle. If you are having problems with sleeping, try working out in the early evening hours. When you work out, chemicals that make you feel better are released. After a couple of hours, these chemicals are depleted in your system and you � nd yourself wanting to relax, which will help you sleep. I won’t start pretend to be a personal trainer, I will simply say the best way to start an exercise program is to � nd something you actually enjoy doing and then stick with it. If you do not know what that may be, try different things, but be willing to give them a fair trial period.

For more help on sleep hygiene, come to the Camp Humphreys Medical/Dental Clinic and ask about Dr. Francisco’s sleep hygiene class.

In the � rst two articles of this series, I’ve addressed three areas of your life that you can control in what, at times, may seem like an uncontrollable environment. My colleague, Dr. Moreno, will be covering the last area that one can control and part three of this article series, diet, in next month’s magazine. Taking the measures suggested in this article series will help your mental well-being. Remember, no matter where you go, there you are. So why not choose to make the best of it?

References: Source: Sleep Hygiene | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/programs/sleep/patients/sleep-hygiene#ixzz3C4E2kfN8

University of Maryland Medical Center

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/neurology/national-registry/documents/1-4-10ARRTC-MD-MedSleepProblems.pdfhttp://www.helpguide.org/life/insomnia_treatment.htm

Coping with shift work, Pat LaDouceur, PhD.

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August 8 Register NLT July 31

Independence HallDepart at 9 a.m., return at 5 p.m.

September 12 Register NLT September 4

Seoul ForestDepart at 9 a.m., return at 5 p.m.

Costs (includes transportation): $10 for Families with 1 - 2 children per family. For Families with 3 or more children, $15 per family. Families are responsible for any entrance fees, food, etc. All Families must have youth currently registered with CYSS in order to attend these trips.

Registration deadline is one week prior to the date of the trip as indicated above. Register and make payments at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 1127. Open Mon. - Fri. from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, call us atDSN 753-8274/3413.

CYSS FAMILY FIELD TRIPSDSN 753-8274/3413

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERDSN 753-8601

Summer FunAugust 3 - 7: Summer Sports

August 10 - 14: Swimming

August 17 - 21: Hiking

August 24 - 28: Biking

August Kinder Camp ProgramWeek 8(August 3 - 7)

Exploring Korean CultureField Trip (Aug. 4): Folk Village

Week 9(August 10 - 14)

Exhibition ExplorationField Trip (Aug. 11): Building 63

Week 10(August 17 - 21)

Kinder Activities

Week 11(August 24 - 28)

Kinder Transition to SAC

Full Day Infant, Toddler and Preschool/Strong Beginnings care are available.Please call Parent Central Services at DSN753-3413 to register or for more information.

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August 8 Register NLT July 31

Independence HallDepart at 9 a.m., return at 5 p.m.

September 12 Register NLT September 4

Seoul ForestDepart at 9 a.m., return at 5 p.m.

Costs (includes transportation): $10 for Families with 1 - 2 children per family. For Families with 3 or more children, $15 per family. Families are responsible for any entrance fees, food, etc. All Families must have youth currently registered with CYSS in order to attend these trips.

Registration deadline is one week prior to the date of the trip as indicated above. Register and make payments at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 1127. Open Mon. - Fri. from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, call us atDSN 753-8274/3413.

CYSS FAMILY FIELD TRIPSDSN 753-8274/3413

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERDSN 753-8601

Summer FunAugust 3 - 7: Summer Sports

August 10 - 14: Swimming

August 17 - 21: Hiking

August 24 - 28: Biking

August Kinder Camp ProgramWeek 8(August 3 - 7)

Exploring Korean CultureField Trip (Aug. 4): Folk Village

Week 9(August 10 - 14)

Exhibition ExplorationField Trip (Aug. 11): Building 63

Week 10(August 17 - 21)

Kinder Activities

Week 11(August 24 - 28)

Kinder Transition to SAC

Full Day Infant, Toddler and Preschool/Strong Beginnings care are available.Please call Parent Central Services at DSN753-3413 to register or for more information.

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YOUTH CENTER DSN 753-5614

EVERY WEDNESDAY | Splish and Splash COST: FreeMeets at the Youth Center at 1 p.m. Must be registered with the Youth Center to attend.

AUGUST 4 | EverlandDEPART: 9 a.m. RETURN: 5 p.m. Open to all CYSS-registered youth in grades 6-12. Parent permission slip required.FEE: $15 includes transportation and admission. Youth will need Korean won for shopping, snacks, etc.

AUGUST 6 | Arts and Crafts Center (Soap Making)Meets at the Youth Center at 3 p.m. to make our way to the Arts and Crafts Center together.

AUGUST 17 | 6th Grade Orientation TIME: 1 - 6 p.m.Open to all 5th graders that are going into 6th grade.

AUGUST 18 | Caribbean Bay TripDEPART: 9 a.m. RETURN: 5 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 12 Open to all CYSS-registered youth in grades 6-12. Parent permission slip required. FEE: $15 includes transportation and admission. Youth will need Korean won for shopping, snacks, etc.

AUGUST 20 | Arts and Crafts Center (Clay)Meets at the Youth Center at 3 p.m. to make our way to the Arts and Crafts Center together.

AUGUST 22 | AK Plaza Shopping Trip, PyeongtaekDEPART: 2 p.m. RETURN: 8 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 19Open to all CYSS-registered youth in grades 6-12. Parent permission slip required. FEE: Free. Bring won for bus fare, food and souvenir money

AUGUST 22 | Combined Open House and Parent OrientationThe School Age Center and Youth Center will hold a combined open house and parent orientation in the SAC Gym and Youth Center buildings with family games, food and drinks.CYSS registrations will be taken on site, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Registraiton packets available atParent Central Services, Bldg. 1127.

Belinda was chosen as the Youth of the Month for her regular attendance, participation and positive attitude. She is always willing to help out staff and her peers and enjoys Youth Center trips. Her favorite is Everland. Outside of the Youth Center, Belinda challenges herself with classes such as Honors World History and Language Arts. She participated in clubs such as Green Stem Eco Club and National Junior Honors Society. She also challenges herself physically by playing softball for Humphreys High School. Congratulations, Belinda!

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Register for classes call DSN 753-8401. Registration is required for all classes 1 week prior to start date.

Relocation Readiness Program (753-753-8804/8401)Tuesdays: Newcomer’s Orientation, Humphreys Community Fitness Center @9 a.m. - 5 p.m. *

Tuesdays: Basic English Language Instruction, ACS @ 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: Learn about Korea, ACS @ Noon - 1 p.m.

Fridays: Basic Korean Language Class, ACS @ 11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.

Sundays: Intermediate Korean Language Class, ACS @ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

6: Smart Start Transportation Class, ACS@ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

18: Pets and PCSing, ACS @ 5 - 6 p.m.

24: International Spouses Support Group, ACS @ 10 - 11 a.m.

28: Re-entry Workshop, ACS @ 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Mobilization and Deployment Readiness Program (753-7439) 3 - 5: Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Instructor Training, ACS @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

7: New Family Readiness Group (FRG) Leader Training, ACS @ 9:30- 11:30 a.m.

11: Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Council Meeting @ 10 - 11:30 a.m.

14: FRG & All Spouse Forum, ACS @ 9:30 - 11 a.m.

17 - 19: Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Level II/Knowledge, ACS @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

21: Family Assistance Center (FAC) Staff Training

Master Resilience Training for Spouses (753-7439) 24 - 26: Master Resiliency Training (MRT) for Spouses, ACS @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. daily

Two Locations to Serve YouHumphreys ACS

BLDG 311 . DSN 753-8401. TTY 753-3082DSN 753-6522 COM: 05033-53-8401

Suwon ACSBLDG 2200 . DSN 788-5024 . TTY 788-4880

* No registration for this class is required.

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Register for classes call DSN 753-8401. Registration is required for all classes 1 week prior to start date.

Relocation Readiness Program (753-753-8804/8401)Tuesdays: Newcomer’s Orientation, Humphreys Community Fitness Center @9 a.m. - 5 p.m. *

Tuesdays: Basic English Language Instruction, ACS @ 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: Learn about Korea, ACS @ Noon - 1 p.m.

Fridays: Basic Korean Language Class, ACS @ 11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.

Sundays: Intermediate Korean Language Class, ACS @ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

6: Smart Start Transportation Class, ACS@ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

18: Pets and PCSing, ACS @ 5 - 6 p.m.

24: International Spouses Support Group, ACS @ 10 - 11 a.m.

28: Re-entry Workshop, ACS @ 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Mobilization and Deployment Readiness Program (753-7439) 3 - 5: Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Instructor Training, ACS @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

7: New Family Readiness Group (FRG) Leader Training, ACS @ 9:30- 11:30 a.m.

11: Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Council Meeting @ 10 - 11:30 a.m.

14: FRG & All Spouse Forum, ACS @ 9:30 - 11 a.m.

17 - 19: Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Level II/Knowledge, ACS @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

21: Family Assistance Center (FAC) Staff Training

Master Resilience Training for Spouses (753-7439) 24 - 26: Master Resiliency Training (MRT) for Spouses, ACS @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. daily

Two Locations to Serve YouHumphreys ACS

BLDG 311 . DSN 753-8401. TTY 753-3082DSN 753-6522 COM: 05033-53-8401

Suwon ACSBLDG 2200 . DSN 788-5024 . TTY 788-4880

* No registration for this class is required.

Financial Readiness Program (753-8403/6761)17, 24, 31: Personal Financial Readiness Training, ACS @ 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *

18: A Deeper Dive into the Thrift Savings Plan, ACS @ 1 - 2 p.m.

20, 27: Credit Reports and Credit Scores Lab, ACS @ 2 - 3 p.m.

Exceptional Family Member Program (753-6277)12: A to Z Self- Help Support Group, ACS @ 10 a.m.

Employment Readiness Program (753-8321)5, 20: Federal Job Search & Federal Resume Class, ACS @ 2 - 4 p.m.

11: Civilian Resume Class, ACS @ 2 - 3 p.m.

25: Home-Based Enterprise Class, ACS @ 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

September 1: Information & Employment Fair, Zoeckler Fitness Center @10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Family Advocacy Program (753-3742/6252)3: Partner with ACS – Family Advocacy ACS (Every 1st Monday of the month), ACS @ 3 - 4 p.m.

11: Lunch & Learn Brown Bag (This month’s topic: Getting Ready For “Back to School”) ACS @ Noon -1 p.m.

19: Top Ten Tips for Parents Including the Latest in Sleep Safety, ACS @2 - 3:30 p.m.

27: Learn Stress & Anger Management Techniques that Work! (4 sessions beginning August 24)

New Parent Support Mondays & Wednesdays:Romp & Stomp Play Group,Zoeckler Fitness Center @ 9 - 11 a.m.

7, 21: Tummy Time, ACS @ 1 - 2 p.m.

Additional Training Upon Request

Pre-Deployment Training: DSN 753-7439 Checkbook & Debit Card Management: DSN 753-8403

Master Resiliency Training: DSN 753-7439 Cultural Mediation Services: DSN 753-8804

NUMBERS TO KNOWSpouse & Child Abuse Report POCOn Post: Dial 101 . From Commercial Line: 05033-37-4101

Family Advocacy Victim AdvocateOn Post: Dial 153 . From Commercial Line: 05033-64-5997

Sexual Assault HotlineOn Post: Dial 158 . From Commercial Line: 05033-64-5700

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Procrastination is never a good thing. It can get you in trouble at work and even in your home life. For example, I think everyone on the peninsula knew that the Armed Forces Network was switching satellites back in the spring. Well, I procrastinated and never got around to calling the satellite company to change my dish location. Deep down, maybe there was a small part of me that did not think they would actually cut off my satellite. It couldn’t happen to me, right? Wrong. One morning in April I was blissfully watching my television and then boom, the satellite went out. No warning, just a blank screen.

Luckily for me, it was just my television that suddenly went dead, leaving me hanging. What if it was something far worse? Once I � nally got my satellite � xed, one of the � rst things I did was turn on the news channel to catch up on what had been going on during my hiatus from television. All over the news were stories of hardship and tragedy: � oods in Texas, violent storms in the Midwest, a train derailment in New England. The lawyer in me could not help but wonder if the victims of all those events had been prepared to deal with the fallout (both emotional and � nancial, for themselves and for their families) or, had they too, procrastinated, thinking that something so terrible would never

happen to them? Unfortunately, I imagine many of those victims and their families were unprepared.

If we can learn anything from recent tragedies, it is the need to prepare for what life might throw your way and not to fall into the procrastination trap. You can’t stop bad things from happening to you but you can put certain documents in place now that will allow you and your family members to better deal with the � nancial fallout of life’s sudden and unpredictable events. In a previous article, I wrote about the importance of signing a Last Will and Testament to deal with your property in the event of your death. A will can ease the � nancial burden and uncertainty that is left to family members when a loved one dies.

Beyond signing a will, you should also consider signing powers of attorney. Unlike a will that takes effect only at death, powers of attorney are only effective while you are alive. They are used to help deal with your property and legal affairs if you are away from home (such as a deployment or temporary duty) or if you are otherwise unable to act for yourself due to an accident or injury that leaves you incapacitated. As an example of the importance of powers of attorney, let’s say you get into a bad car accident on the way

to work. You do not die in the accident but you are left in a coma and unable to communicate. You are a single Soldier and all of your accounts are titled in your name. Your parents, as next of kin, need to access to your bank account to keep paying your rent, car payment and other bills. If you had been prepared ahead of time and given your parents or someone else you trust a power of attorney, they would be able to access your accounts immediately and conduct any other business on your behalf while you were recovering. Without powers of attorney, your family’s only option would be to go to court and obtain a guardianship that would allow them to access your accounts. It takes less than an hour to get a power of attorney done at your local Legal Services Of� ce. It can take weeks and a lot of money to obtain a court guardianship. The lesson in that example is to be prepared and get a power of attorney in place before tragedy strikes.

There are three types of powers of attorney: a general power of attorney, a special power of attorney and a health care power of attorney or medical directive. A general power of attorney would give someone you designate broad powers to deal with your assets and to handle most legal matters on your behalf, including selling assets, signing your name on contracts and � ling tax returns. A special power of attorney is more limited. It gives someone the power to deal with a speci� c asset or transaction, such as selling your car or � ling a tax return. It is also usually limited to a speci� c time period. A health care power of attorney or medical directive gives someone you designate the power to make medical decisions for you in the event you are unable to communicate with your doctor. It would also typically allow your agent to make certain end of life decisions for you, such as removing feeding tubes or refusing life sustaining treatments in the event of terminal and unrecoverable illness or injury.

Powers of attorney can be effective immediately or can be “springing,” meaning they come into effect only at a certain time or after a certain event. For example, you can make a general power of attorney effective immediately. That means whoever you name could use it from day one to act on your behalf. Alternatively, you could stipulate that your power of attorney would only become effective if you became incapacitated. In that case, the power of attorney

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happen to them? Unfortunately, I imagine many of those victims and their families were unprepared.

If we can learn anything from recent tragedies, it is the need to prepare for what life might throw your way and not to fall into the procrastination trap. You can’t stop bad things from happening to you but you can put certain documents in place now that will allow you and your family members to better deal with the � nancial fallout of life’s sudden and unpredictable events. In a previous article, I wrote about the importance of signing a Last Will and Testament to deal with your property in the event of your death. A will can ease the � nancial burden and uncertainty that is left to family members when a loved one dies.

Beyond signing a will, you should also consider signing powers of attorney. Unlike a will that takes effect only at death, powers of attorney are only effective while you are alive. They are used to help deal with your property and legal affairs if you are away from home (such as a deployment or temporary duty) or if you are otherwise unable to act for yourself due to an accident or injury that leaves you incapacitated. As an example of the importance of powers of attorney, let’s say you get into a bad car accident on the way

to work. You do not die in the accident but you are left in a coma and unable to communicate. You are a single Soldier and all of your accounts are titled in your name. Your parents, as next of kin, need to access to your bank account to keep paying your rent, car payment and other bills. If you had been prepared ahead of time and given your parents or someone else you trust a power of attorney, they would be able to access your accounts immediately and conduct any other business on your behalf while you were recovering. Without powers of attorney, your family’s only option would be to go to court and obtain a guardianship that would allow them to access your accounts. It takes less than an hour to get a power of attorney done at your local Legal Services Of� ce. It can take weeks and a lot of money to obtain a court guardianship. The lesson in that example is to be prepared and get a power of attorney in place before tragedy strikes.

There are three types of powers of attorney: a general power of attorney, a special power of attorney and a health care power of attorney or medical directive. A general power of attorney would give someone you designate broad powers to deal with your assets and to handle most legal matters on your behalf, including selling assets, signing your name on contracts and � ling tax returns. A special power of attorney is more limited. It gives someone the power to deal with a speci� c asset or transaction, such as selling your car or � ling a tax return. It is also usually limited to a speci� c time period. A health care power of attorney or medical directive gives someone you designate the power to make medical decisions for you in the event you are unable to communicate with your doctor. It would also typically allow your agent to make certain end of life decisions for you, such as removing feeding tubes or refusing life sustaining treatments in the event of terminal and unrecoverable illness or injury.

Powers of attorney can be effective immediately or can be “springing,” meaning they come into effect only at a certain time or after a certain event. For example, you can make a general power of attorney effective immediately. That means whoever you name could use it from day one to act on your behalf. Alternatively, you could stipulate that your power of attorney would only become effective if you became incapacitated. In that case, the power of attorney

would essentially be dormant and would only “spring” into life if and when you ever became incapacitated.

Like wills, powers of attorney are critical estate planning documents that everyone in the military should have in place, regardless of rank or � nancial status. The Legal Services Of� ce at Camp Humphreys and other bases can prepare powers of attorney for you free of charge. The most important thing to remember is that powers of attorney must be signed before you become incapacitated and, in many cases, before you leave the country. If you are unable to communicate because of illness or injury, you would not have capacity to sign any legal documents, including a power of attorney. Similarly, if you are deployed overseas, you might not have access to an attorney and notary to help you put powers of attorney in place. Don’t fall into the procrastination trap! Go see someone about powers of attorney today!

Before I close, I will offer one word of caution about powers of attorney, particularly the general power of attorney. A general power of attorney gives the person you designate very broad and sweeping powers over your � nancial affairs. Someone holding a general power of attorney could use it to clean out your bank accounts or otherwise steal property from you. Unfortunately, I have seen many cases of � nancial abuse and theft involving general powers of attorney. You should consider carefully who you name to hold your power of attorney and reevaluate your choice often and as your circumstances change. For example, if you name your spouse in your power of attorney but later separate and/or divorce, you would need to immediately revoke that power of attorney and collect any original copies of the document. Otherwise, your ex-spouse could continue to use the power of attorney to act on your behalf.

If you have any questions about existing powers of attorney or about possible � nancial abuse, visit your local Legal Services Of� ce.

DISCLAIMER: This article is not intended to provide legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. Please consult your local attorney or Legal Services Of� ce for speci� c advice on your individual situation.

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Macau, otherwise known as the Vegas of Asia, is one of the lesser-known destinations that packs a lot of fun. I have always loved Macau (and have been there frequently, as it is only an hour away from my hometown, Hong Kong). Macau is a former Portuguese colony notorious for gambling and casinos. However, there is a lot more to Macau than the appeals of sin city. Fabulous food, awesome spas, great entertainment and, most importantly, affordable luxury!

Travelling to Macau is easy – you can either purchase � ights to Hong Kong and take the ferry from the airport to Macau or simply � y into Macau’s International Airport. There are many complimentary shuttle busses offered by local hotels and resorts and cab fares are a lot cheaper than stateside, due to the awesome exchange rates (xe.com).

Macau offers some great cultural and historical sightseeing, along with some fabulous nature hikes. The combination of Portuguese architecture and in� uences has left its mark all over the city. Blended with Chinese culture, Macau is one of the most culturally-rich tourist spots in Asia.

I have personally stayed at the Venetian, City of Dreams and The Conrad Hotel, but really, you can’t go wrong with any hotel you pick. Each casino hotel offers some great restaurants and shopping options; you could virtually stay within the compounds of the resorts and have a terri� c few days in Macau.

Fernando’sThis Portuguese restaurant is an institution that everyone, and I mean everybody, goes to. From expats and celebrities to locals, people literally � ock to this restaurant and for good reason; this is a true “destination” restaurant in every sense, promising good food, lively ambience and friendly service.

You will almost always have to wait at the alfresco bar for a table. Before no-reservations became ‘cool’, Fernando’s had ‘no bookings’ policies up and running. If you’re in Macau over the weekend and plan to eat here, make sure to arrive early and order a bottle of Vinho Verde and a plate of Portuguese sausage at the bar while you wait.

You MUST get the black bean clams, roasted chicken, sardines, prawns and a simple salad of fresh, garden-picked tomatoes and onions. Your dinner is served with unlimited homemade bread, great for sopping up the juices from your African-spiced chicken or clam juice. Last call for orders is at 9:30 p.m.

If you need to � nd out how to get to Fernando’s, ask your hotel concierge. Everyone knows where it’s at.

Spa DayWhile each of the casino hotels in Macao offer awesome spas, recently I was able to try out “The Bodhi Spa” at The Conrad Hotel. They have ten spa suites with full changing, shower and steam sauna facilities. They offer three different styles of spa treatments: Aboriginal, Ayurvedic and Asian. You can � nd everything from facials, full body massages, body scrubs and re� exology - they even have a hair salon! With prices ranging from USD $25- 400, they have a service that will � t everyone at various price points.

I opted for the Pitta Abhyanga Ayurvedic 90 minute massage (approximately $148 / 1,180 MOP). The treatment was relaxing, entrancing and I most certainly forgot my own name afterwards. I was super chilled out and will de� nitely be going back. My friend opted for the Collagen Smoothing Facial (approximately $172 / 1,380 MOP), which guaranteed instant results; she looked visibly vibrant and younger after the one-hour treatment.

House of Dancing Water“The House of Dancing Water” is a world-class production created by Franco Dragone, the world’s most spectacular

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I have personally stayed at the Venetian, City of Dreams and The Conrad Hotel, but really, you can’t go wrong with any hotel you pick. Each casino hotel offers some great restaurants and shopping options; you could virtually stay within the compounds of the resorts and have a terri� c few days in Macau.

Fernando’sThis Portuguese restaurant is an institution that everyone, and I mean everybody, goes to. From expats and celebrities to locals, people literally � ock to this restaurant and for good reason; this is a true “destination” restaurant in every sense, promising good food, lively ambience and friendly service.

You will almost always have to wait at the alfresco bar for a table. Before no-reservations became ‘cool’, Fernando’s had ‘no bookings’ policies up and running. If you’re in Macau over the weekend and plan to eat here, make sure to arrive early and order a bottle of Vinho Verde and a plate of Portuguese sausage at the bar while you wait.

You MUST get the black bean clams, roasted chicken, sardines, prawns and a simple salad of fresh, garden-picked tomatoes and onions. Your dinner is served with unlimited homemade bread, great for sopping up the juices from your African-spiced chicken or clam juice. Last call for orders is at 9:30 p.m.

If you need to � nd out how to get to Fernando’s, ask your hotel concierge. Everyone knows where it’s at.

Spa DayWhile each of the casino hotels in Macao offer awesome spas, recently I was able to try out “The Bodhi Spa” at The Conrad Hotel. They have ten spa suites with full changing, shower and steam sauna facilities. They offer three different styles of spa treatments: Aboriginal, Ayurvedic and Asian. You can � nd everything from facials, full body massages, body scrubs and re� exology - they even have a hair salon! With prices ranging from USD $25- 400, they have a service that will � t everyone at various price points.

I opted for the Pitta Abhyanga Ayurvedic 90 minute massage (approximately $148 / 1,180 MOP). The treatment was relaxing, entrancing and I most certainly forgot my own name afterwards. I was super chilled out and will de� nitely be going back. My friend opted for the Collagen Smoothing Facial (approximately $172 / 1,380 MOP), which guaranteed instant results; she looked visibly vibrant and younger after the one-hour treatment.

House of Dancing Water“The House of Dancing Water” is a world-class production created by Franco Dragone, the world’s most spectacular

show maker, more popularly known for his work with Cirque du Soleil and Celine Dion in Vegas.

After 5 years in development and $250 million spent on production, “The House of Dancing Water” is a show not to miss out on. This show is a combination of aerial acrobatics, dance and theatre, telling the birth of an epic love story and spectacular journey through time. Dazzling costumes, special effects and record breaking acts never seen before in a theater leaves everyone speechless with awe.

Shows, which occur several times a week, feature a stage pool that holds a record-breaking 3.7 million gallons of water, which is equivalent to 5 Splish & Splash Pools! The show is a must-see experience you’ll want to relive over and over again.

TIP: Google “The House of Dancing Water” website for hotel & ticket packages, which often end up being big money savers.

For more information on traveling to Macau and what to do in Macau, check out the following websites:

www.macau.com

http://www.destination-macau.com

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UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scienti� c and Cultural Organization) has designated valuable and meaningful sites as UNESCO World Heritages all around the world. They are divided into three categories: World Heritage Convention, Intangible Cultural Heritage and Memory of the World.

In a very recent determination on July 4, 2015, Baekje Historic Area was voted as Korea’s 12th World Heritage Convention by the UNESCO World Heritages Committee. Located in the middle of Korea, Chungcheongnam-do, Baekje Cultural Land stretches across three cities: Gongju, Buyeo and Iksan.

Eight Properties of Baekje Historic Area

Along with Goguryeo and Silla, Baekje is one of the three ancient kingdoms that once shared the Korean Peninsula. The

Baekje Kingdom ruled for roughly 700 years from its founding in 18 B.C. to its demise in 660 A.D. The early culture of Baekje was propagated from China, drew in� uence from its own Korean culture and then � nally was disseminated to Japan. The Baekje Kingdom is celebrated as having the most elegant and detailed culture among the three countries it’s in� uenced by and throughout the whole of Korean history.

The Baekje Historic Area consists of eight properties: the Gongsanseong Fortress, the Royal Tombs in Songsan-ri, Archaeological Sites at Gwanbuk-ri and Busosanseong Fortress, the Jeongnimsa Temple Site, the Royal Tombs in Neungsan-ri, the Naseong City Wall, an Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri and the Mireuksa Temple Site.

Among them, the Gongsanseong Fortress in Gongju, which is 2.5 kilometers long, is a mountain castle that surrounded the capital for around 70 years (234-678). It was strategically a major point for national defense for Baekje until the Joseon Dynasty. Busosanseong Fortress is a mud fortress located on top of Busosan Mountain. The fortress is estimated by some to have been built around 538 A.D. to protect Sabi (the ancient name for Buyeo), which was once the capital. The archaeological site inWanggung-ri, located in Iksan, was built as a

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detached palace by the royal court of Baekje in an attempt to make up for the weakness of the capital city in Sabi. Throughout three decades, starting in 1976, it was a repository of archaeological studies. Additionally, the Naseong City Wall was constructed to defend the capital, and its original appearance has remained intact. It surrounds Buyeo.

Hundreds of Baekje tombs are scattered across Buyeo and Gongju, which was once the capital of Baekje. Among them, the Neungsan-ri Ancient Tombs, close to Buyeo, have been relatively well preserved and are fairly large in size. The Royal Tombs in Songsan-ri contain representative relics of the Baekje period and the graves of kings. The biggest attraction is the wall painting drawn on the number six tomb – it is the only art of its kind in the world, shaped like a long tunnel with the top rounded like a dome. There are pictures of � re-breathing dragons on the tomb.

Generally known as the ‘Baekje 5-story Pagoda’ is the Jeongnimsa Temple Site. As one of two existing Baekje pagodas, it is itself a precious artifact and very important in establishing the ancestry of Korean stone pagoda patterns. With re� ned and creative features, this pagoda exempli� es the beauty and elegance that were imitated in pagodas built in later periods. Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple of the ancient Baekje Kingdom. There is also a stone pagoda 14.24 meters high, which is the oldest and largest Korean stone pagoda in existence.

To be registered as a UNESCO World Heritage, a relic has to basically satisfy these requirements.

1. Outstanding Universal Value: All people can understand that it has a universal worth to protect and preserve forever.

2. Authenticity: Having a validated origin.

3. Integrity: Necessary elements which can suf� ciently show the value of relic.

4. A Preservation System: A national or local ability or effort to maintain safely and transfer it to ancestors.

For example, Chungcheongnam-do and the Korean government have strong and special preservation regulations like an altitude limitation law in which the buildings in the cities of Gongju and Buyeo are limited in height to no more than three to four � oors. In addition, the Cultural Properties Protection Law is put in place by the Korean government, requiring the institution to charge fees, provide cleaning and make every effort to protect Korean relics. A UNESCO committee has determined this area meets the requirements suf� ciently.

It is an honor that the relics and monuments from all three kingdoms (Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla) have been named UNESCO World Heritages. The most important thing is not just its nomination to UNESCO World Heritages, but steps for the future. Discovering the value of history and preserving these relics is the initial key to passing down these valuable landmarks to our descendants.

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detached palace by the royal court of Baekje in an attempt to make up for the weakness of the capital city in Sabi. Throughout three decades, starting in 1976, it was a repository of archaeological studies. Additionally, the Naseong City Wall was constructed to defend the capital, and its original appearance has remained intact. It surrounds Buyeo.

Hundreds of Baekje tombs are scattered across Buyeo and Gongju, which was once the capital of Baekje. Among them, the Neungsan-ri Ancient Tombs, close to Buyeo, have been relatively well preserved and are fairly large in size. The Royal Tombs in Songsan-ri contain representative relics of the Baekje period and the graves of kings. The biggest attraction is the wall painting drawn on the number six tomb – it is the only art of its kind in the world, shaped like a long tunnel with the top rounded like a dome. There are pictures of � re-breathing dragons on the tomb.

Generally known as the ‘Baekje 5-story Pagoda’ is the Jeongnimsa Temple Site. As one of two existing Baekje pagodas, it is itself a precious artifact and very important in establishing the ancestry of Korean stone pagoda patterns. With re� ned and creative features, this pagoda exempli� es the beauty and elegance that were imitated in pagodas built in later periods. Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple of the ancient Baekje Kingdom. There is also a stone pagoda 14.24 meters high, which is the oldest and largest Korean stone pagoda in existence.

To be registered as a UNESCO World Heritage, a relic has to basically satisfy these requirements.

1. Outstanding Universal Value: All people can understand that it has a universal worth to protect and preserve forever.

2. Authenticity: Having a validated origin.

3. Integrity: Necessary elements which can suf� ciently show the value of relic.

4. A Preservation System: A national or local ability or effort to maintain safely and transfer it to ancestors.

For example, Chungcheongnam-do and the Korean government have strong and special preservation regulations like an altitude limitation law in which the buildings in the cities of Gongju and Buyeo are limited in height to no more than three to four � oors. In addition, the Cultural Properties Protection Law is put in place by the Korean government, requiring the institution to charge fees, provide cleaning and make every effort to protect Korean relics. A UNESCO committee has determined this area meets the requirements suf� ciently.

It is an honor that the relics and monuments from all three kingdoms (Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla) have been named UNESCO World Heritages. The most important thing is not just its nomination to UNESCO World Heritages, but steps for the future. Discovering the value of history and preserving these relics is the initial key to passing down these valuable landmarks to our descendants.

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