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Show 11TI No trick! Stay visible and safe on Halloween BY SENIOR AIRMAN SHANELL GRANGER 75th Security Forces Squadron veryone needs to take extra care on Halloween, Oct. 31, when excited children in costumes are out in force. Motorists need to be extra careful during trick or treat hours, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., and parents should review safety rules with their children. The 75th Security Forces Squadron members will X-ray and examine candy for all Hill trick or treaters as part of its annual Pumpkin Patrol on Halloween night. Parents or guardians can bring their children's candy to the Youth Center, Building 883 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Some additional safety tips, provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Safety Council, include: Motorists Slow down. Watch for children walking on roads, medians and curbs. Enter and exit driveways carefully. Be especially alert for children darting out from between parked vehicles and from behind bushes and shrubs. They're excited and not paying attention. At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing. Never drink and drive, on Halloween or any other night. If you're drink- 9 Oct. 20, 2011 ing alcohol, designate a non-drinking driver. Parents Adults should accompany children at all times and supervise their trick or treat activities. Teach children to "stop, look and listen" before they cross the street. Use a flashlight and wear retro-reflective strips or patches on clothing or costumes to be more visible to motorists. Be certain that any mask doesn't obstruct vision or hearing and ensure that costumes don't impede walking or driving ability. Plan and discuss the route trick-orSee SAFETY I page 14 Variety offers spice to your routine 2011 Federal Benefits open season begins with health fair, web info BY RICHARD SANCHEZ Employee and Labor Relations Specialist OO-ALC/ DPCEE T he 2011 Federal Benefits Open Season for Health Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts is scheduled from Nov. 14 through Dec. 12. Hill Air Force Base will hold a Health Fair with available health insurance carriers Nov. 2-4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and also on Dec. 7-9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Building 150. Brochures and information on 2011 premiums will only be available at the Health Fair and at the Office of Personnel Management web site at http://www.opm.gov/ insure!, when finalized for publication. The selection of insurance options and coverage required, such as medical appointments, surgery and prescriptions are normally based on individual or family needs. Therefore, it is highly recommended that research be conducted before making a final determination on the selection of insurance See SENIOR AIRMAN MELISSA DEARSTONE/U.S. Air Force Circuit room filled with Life Fitness exercise and equipment has been set up in the old yoga exercise room next to the basketball courts in the Warrior Fitness Center. To learn how to use the machines properly anyone with base access may call and set up an appointment with the fitness staff and trainers. This new feature is just a part of the new offerings organized by staff to enable Team Hill to make lifestyle and exercise changes. On Saturday, Oct. 22, a Zumba-thon will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and offer all styles of Latin dance, Zumba dance, international dance and the new Hot Hula for patrons to participate in and try out. New classes, circuit room, Zumba-thou add to fitness menu BY MARY Lou GORNY Hilltop Times editor T he Warrior Fitness Center is holding its third Zumba-thon featuring the new fitness training offering, Hot Hula. The two hour class on Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., will offer Zumba dance, Reggaeton, salsa and any type of Latin dance or international dance in addition to the Hot Hula, all taught by certified fitness instructors. The free event is available to anyone with base access. Devin Gongora, group fitness coordinator and trainer at the center, is excited about the new fitness opportunities the center has introduced. "We have added three new classes to our group fitness schedule. We have the Monday and Wednesday, 4 p.m. power sculpting; the aquatics class on Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m., and the 5:30 p.m. Boot Camp activity on Tuesdays," she said. The power sculpting class is a class that is an overall body workout that increases strength and endurance with quick cardio exercises and a bit of resistance training techniques. "We do a little bit of a powerful meditative yoga at the end so you get all rounds of fitness in that class," Gongora explained. The aquatics class is a no-impact class incorporating anaerobic drills "Right now we offer 20 free classes a week and we offer an additional 17 fee-for service (classes) so it gives people a lot of variability so they can choose what they like." DEVIN GONGORA, Warrior Fitness Center group fitness coordinator (such as sprinting), a little bit of Pilates and kickboxing. "I do a little bit of Zumba in there," said Gongora. Warrior Fitness Center staff members teach the class which has been ongoing since August and it has proven to be popular, especially with those recovering from injuries or other therapeutic conditions. The class has been described as a full workout for the body and mind and is held in Building 520 in the Hess indoor pool. Boot Camp on Tuesday nights is comparable to CrossFit or circuit training and many active duty participants drop in because of its similarity to the Life Fit classes they take. This class is great to get additional weight loss, transcend a fitness plateau and build up endurance and takes place in the Bubble. Gongora is excited for the new classes and the Circuit Training Room set up next to the basketball court in the room that used to be for yoga. The room is stocked with new exercise machines and equipment and gives trainers a place to demonstrate the equipment to anyone who would like an orientation. Just call and make an appointment, she said. The room is also available to anyone who wants to work on the newer equipment. With staff well trained, with health related degrees and certifications, Gongora thinks the fitness center is even better situated to help patrons with their fitness and lifestyle changes toward wellness. "Right now we offer 20 free classes a week and we offer an additional 17 fee-for service (classes) so it gives people a lot of variability so they can choose what they like," she said. And she added, the ICE link on the fitness center web site is a great place to give additional feedback to the staff on services and requests. "We are huge on training, we are very big on education, because that's always changing and we want to make sure that you feel just as important as the next person so that it's more specialized for you," she said. "I think that's my biggest goal since I was hired as a civilian, and I think that we're doing a great job moving forward with that." BENEFITS I page 14 TriWest brings TriCare tools to your smartphone BY BRIAN P SMITH TriWest Healthcare Alliance y our smartphone can now be used for more than texting friends or flinging birds. With TriWest's mobile account tools, you can get closer to your health care. TriWest Mobile App Get answers to your general TriCare questions whether you're relaxing at home, standing in line or waiting at the doctor's office. Download the TriWest mobile app (TriWest.com/ GoMobile) for iPhone, iPad or Android. You will have easy access to information such as: • Preventive care schedules • Deployment-related healthcare checklists • Urgent and emergency care guidelines • Steps to take after a life-changing event TriWest Mobile web site Need to take care of healthcare business when you're away from your computer? Formatted to fit your phone, TriWest's mobile site (m.TriWest.com ) lets you log into your secure TriWest.com account See APP I page 14 |