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• NIH R&W Fitness & Wellness Program……………..…………………………….…….pages 3-6 o Free Fitness for You Schedule……………………………………………….……...page 3 o NIH Yoga Month Schedule…………………………………………………………..page 4 o National Yoga Month, NIH Yoga Day, MAC Membership……..….......page 5 • Institute Relay, Happy Hour at George’s Chophouse………………………………...page 7 • R&W Community Market………………………….……..................……………………..pages 8 -10 o Food Truck Schedule……………………………………………………………………page 8 o Farmers Market Corner, Recipe…………………………………………………….page 10 • Collective Goods Gift Shows, NIH Vanpool………………………..................…….page 11 • 21st Annual Bethesda Row Arts Festival, R&W Holiday Bazaar......................page 13 • Home Buyer Education…………………………………..…………………………………....page 13 • Combined Federal Campaign, CFC Kickoff…………………………………..….…….page 14 • Fall Research Festival, R&W Fall Local Business Fair……………………………….page 15 • Discounted Tickets………………………………………………………………………………..page 16 - 17 o Nationwide Attractions……………………………………………….………………...page 16 o Halloween Thrills at Amusement Parks………………………………………….page 17 • Calendar……………………………………………………………………………………………….page 21
FREE “Fitness for You” September 2018 Events Date
Day
Time
Location
Program
Trainer
9/4
Tuesday
7am – 7:50am
Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18
Masters Fitness Boot Camp
Robert
9/10
Monday
7am – 7:50am
Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18
Tread & Shed
Robert
(Limited Cardio Machines – first come first served)
9/10
Monday
8am – 8:20am
Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18
Twenty-Minute w/ Trainer
Robert
Registration: geterr@od.nih.gov
9/10
Monday
5:30pm – 6:30pm
The Loft (T-39)
PiYo
Susana
9/11
Tuesday
6:30am – 7:15am
6001 Executive Blvd. (Front Lawn)
Sunrise Yoga – National Yoga Month
Kati
9/11
Tuesday
11am – 11:45am
RKL II Rm. 9112/9116
Zumba
Michelle
9/12
Wednesday
6am – 7am
The Loft (T-39)
Functional Fitness Training
Eddie
9/12
Wednesday
6:30am – 7:15am
Bldg. 1 Front Lawn
Sun Salutations – National Yoga Month
Charissa
9/12
Wednesday
8am - 8:50am
Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18
Machine Fitness
Robert
Registration: geterr@od.nih.gov
9/12
Wednesday
11am – 12pm
RKL II Rm. 9112/9116
Foundations of Yoga
Prema
9/13
Thursday
6:30am – 7:15am
RKL I Front Lawn
Sunrise Yoga – National Yoga Month
Prema
9/14
Friday
6:30am – 7:15am
Sunrise Yoga – National Yoga Month
Charissa
9/17
Monday
6am – 7am
5610 Fishers Lane (Front Lawn) The Loft (T-39)
Functional Fitness Training
Eddie
9/17
Monday
12pm – 12:50pm
RKL II Rm. 9112/9116
Hardcore Boot Camp
Robert
9/18
Tuesday
11am – 2pm
Bldg. 10 South Lawn
9/18
Tuesday
12pm – 12:50pm
9/18
Tuesday
9/19 9/19
Various
RKL II Rm. 9112/9116
Yoga Day at NIH – National Yoga Month **Various FREE Yoga classes and vendors Training with Kettlebells
5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Loft (T-39)
Short Circuit
Melanie
Wednesday
6:30am - 7:15am
Bldg. 1 Front Lawn
Sunrise Yoga – National Yoga Month
Smita
Wednesday
7am – 7:20am
Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18
Twenty-Minute w/ Trainer
Robert
Robert
Registration: geterr@od.nih.gov
9/19
Wednesday
12pm – 12:50pm
RKL II Rm. 9112/9116
Masters Fitness Boot Camp
Robert
9/19
Wednesday
5:45pm – 6:30pm
The Loft (T-39)
One-Hit-Wonder Cycling
Amanda
9/20
Thursday
5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Loft (T-39)
Total Body Burn
Susana
9/21
Friday
6am – 7am
The Loft (T-39)
Functional Fitness Training
Eddie
9/24
Monday
8am – 8:20am
Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18
Twenty-Minute w/ Trainer
Robert
Registration: geterr@od.nih.gov
9/24
Monday
11am – 11:50am
RKL II Rm. 9112/9116
Indoor Cycling – Turn & Burn
Robert
(Limited bikes – first come first served)
9/25
Tuesday
7am – 7:20am
Bldg.31 Rm. B4-C18
Twenty-Minute w/ Trainer
Robert
Registration: geterr@od.nih.gov
9/25
Tuesday
12:15pm – 1pm
RKL II Rm. 9112/9116
Yoga with Weights
Prema
9/26
Wednesday
12pm – 1pm
RKL II Rm. 9112/9116
Afro-Latin Dance (Salsa)
Robert
9/27
Thursday
12pm – 1pm
Videocast
Workplace Yoga – “Yoga at Your Work Space”
Diana
National Yoga Month
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September is National Yoga Month September 18th is NIH Yoga Day
NIH R&W Montgomery Aquatic Center (MAC) Corporate Membership
Join us all September long for a variety of Yoga Month related activities including NIH Yoga Day on Tuesday, September 18th on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10 from 11am – 2pm. Share, deepen, and celebrate the dimensions of yoga, culminating in a celebration of National Yoga Month. Join us for FREE Yoga classes of a variety of formats, visiting vendors including Yoga Works, Athleta Georgetown, TrueBody Bethesda and more, plus the weekly community market, and food trucks.
Eligibility for MAC Corporate Memberships apply to any NIH staff member who has both a valid NIH ID badge, current NIH email address, and a current R&W membership. This offer doesn’t extend to family members. MAC memberships under this promotion are $150 (savings of over $200), paid by check or cashier’s check. This group membership provides joiners with full access to the MAC, ONLY. The MAC is located at 5900 Executive Blvd; North Bethesda, MD. To join NIH employee can sign up for their membership directly at the MAC. You must present your NIH ID badge, as well as a copy of your R&W membership registration. We suggest purchasing your R&W membership online and taking a copy of the confirmation to the MAC. Call the MAC at 240-777-8070 if you have questions about swim schedules, swim hours, classes, etc. This opportunity is not part of any official federal fitness program, so neither R&W, NIH, nor any other part of DHHS can take responsibility for injuries or related problems that may develop from using this facility. Use of the MAC must also be on employee's personal time only. Neither R&W, NIH more broadly, nor DHHS is necessarily endorsing the MAC. Before increasing your current level of physical activity, consult with your physician. The need for medical guidance also applies to the use of saunas and whirlpools, since some medical conditions or effects of certain medications could be worsened by sudden changes in body temperature and/or fluid levels.
Make an Appointment with Groomed and Polished at the Beauty & Barbershop Groomed and Polished in partnership with AhhCandles is offering natural nail manicures and pedicures for men and women, hydrating facials and free complimentary hand massages this summer at the Beauty and Barbershop in Bldg.10, by appointment only. Learn more about Groomed and Polished wellness services or schedule an appointment with Alison by emailing alison.hender@yahoo.com or calling 301-706-6719. See page 18 for a special offering from Groomed and Polished.
Join the R&W and Fitness ListServs Get the latest on all things R&W related delivered to your Inbox. Be the first to hear about upcoming events, R&W store specials, travel opportunities, special ticket offers, early bird offers and much more. Everyone is welcome to join, and membership is not required to receive the listserv emails. Go to https://list.nih.gov/archives/r_w_assoc_list-l.html and “join the list” with your name and email and the info will begin to flow. Also join our new Fitness Center listserv to get information on specials, upcoming classes, and any emergency closures at https://list.nih.gov/archives/nih-rw-fitness-l.html.
2018 Mobile Mammography Screening The George Washington Breast Cancer Center will make its final visit to NIH for our 2018 Mammography Screening on Thursday, November 8th outside of Bldg. 10 in Lot H. All female NIH employees, their families, contractors, visiting scientists and others associated with NIH are eligible to participate. For full details and to find out if you’re eligible visit the R&W website at www.govemployee.com/nih. Are You Having Trouble Controlling Your Drinking? Closed (only open to people who have trouble controlling their drinking) Alcoholics Anonymous meetings occur at noon for one hour on Monday & Friday at NIH in Bldg. 31 Rm. B4BN09 (near the NIH Fitness Center). The meetings are free and confidential. For more info call the EAP at 301-496-3164.
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Run Circles Around the Competition The Institute Relay Is September 20th! On Your Mark, Get Set…Go! It’s time for the 35th NIH Institute Challenge Relay. Can your team defeat the two-time defending champs “Charm City NeuRUNS”? The rules are the same…the Relay consists of teams of five runners each whom run a loop around Lot 10H. All Institutes, Centers, Divisions, and Contractors are invited to enter as many teams as they wish. Each team must have men and women runners with at least two runners of the same sex (you can have a team of two femalesthree males or three females-two males). The race will be held on Thursday, September 20th on the South side of Bldg. 10, beginning at 11:15am. Gather your team together so you can pick your team name and of course, start training. Put on your thinking caps and think creatively about your team name. Examples from last year include: Running Our Assays Off, ChlorRide Like the Wind, Not Fast Just Furious, Baby Got Track, Your Pace or Mine, I B Pro Fun, Holy Fit, and Cirque de Sore Leg. Train by jogging around Lot 10H or visit the fitness center in Bldg. 31for a run on the treadmill or elliptical machine. The relay is a great reason to set a new fitness goal while preparing for a fun event. However, the most important part of the race is to have fun and enjoy the company of your fellow NIHers. Remember, contractor teams are welcome as well as more than one team per Institute. Get your sneakers ready for some action. It’s going to be fun! Register your team for $25 at www.govemployee.com/nih/event-detail/nihinstitute-relay-2018. We ask that each group leader also provide the name and contact info for one volunteer. Make sure to visit with event exhibitors including Geico, Southern Management, the NIH Federal Credit Union, Contemporaries, FedAdvantage, Sprint, American Inn Bethesda, HomeFix Remodeling and Dog Haus Biergarten. To volunteer or for more info contact David Browne at browned2@mail.nih.gov or 301-594-2411.
R&W Club Frederick Fall & Holiday Day Trips to NYC R&W Club Frederick and Diana’s Destinations are offering day trips to New York City on Saturday, October 6th and Friday, November 30th. For those interested to spend a day on their own, book your spot on the bus for $70 and then spend the day at your leisure. Some suggested activities include a double decker bus tour; a three-hour boat tour around Manhattan; visiting museums (Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madame Tussaud’s, American Folk or the Guggenheim), the 9/11 Memorial, Statute of Liberty or Ellis Island or seeing holiday lights. Discounts to some of the suggested attractions can be found on TicketsAtWork.com. On Friday, November 30th you can also enjoy the 2pm Rockettes Christmas Spectacular Show for $150, which includes transportation and the show! Tickets are located on the 1st mezzanine seat level. Take time before the show to explore NYC. The bus departs from Mt. View Middle School in Howard County at 7am, Cromwell Bridge at 7:30am and Joppatown (off Route 95) at 8am and arrive in NYC around 11am. The bus will leave NYC at 7pm and return around 11pm. If you would like to register for either of these trips or for more info contact Susie Culler at cullers@mail.nih.gov. In-person credit card sales, cash or checks made payable to R&W Club Frederick are accepted. Registration by September 28th. Tickets are nonrefundable.
Hump Day Happy Hour at George’s Chophouse Wednesday, September 26th Join us at George’s Chophouse from 5pm – 7pm on Wednesday, September 26th for a Hump Day Happy Hour. During this time period 10% of sales will go back to the R&W. Can’t make the Happy Hour or wish to stay longer? Order dinner and 10% of those sales will also go back to the R&W. Mingle with co-workers and fellow NIHers as you sip a cocktail, wine or beer, and nibble on steak frites, oysters, bloomin shrooms, or other happy hour bites. If you fancy a stay for dinner choose from a variety of salad, pasta, seafood, steak and other delicious dishes. Those who join us for the evening will be eligible for door prizes including gift certificates to George’s Chophouse. Parking is available across the street or if you want to build up an appetite and work off your meal George’s is a 1.2 mile walk from the NIH Campus. RSVP to the Happy Hour at https://govemployee.com/nih/eventdetail/hump-day-happy-hour-at-georges-chophouse/.
Are You Looking to Save Some Money? GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) was founded in 1936 and is the second-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States according to the 2016 A.M. Best market share report, published May 2017. It provides auto insurance coverage for over 15 million policy holders. NIH R&W Members could save even more on auto insurance with a special discount from GEICO. Go to the special GEICO R&W discount page to see how much more you could save today!
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The R&W Community Market Tues. at Bldg. 10 South Lawn The R&W Community Market is back outdoors. Join us Tuesdays from 10am – 2pm on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10. Participating vendors are as follows:
Food Trucks Every Tuesday The R&W Community Market has food trucks return to the program every Tuesday thru October 30th. This year you can expect to find the following trucks at our market. Greek on the Street: Serving authentic Greek cuisine.
Linda Vista Farm: Purchase a variety of in-season produce thru the fall. (Tues. – late-May) Cash/Check/Charge
Carnivore BBQ: Serving the best BBQ in the nation’s capital.
Cupcakes Lounge: Purchase delicious cupcakes, pound cakes, granola and other baked goods. Products contain as much local eggs and fruits as possible. Gluten-free options available. Cash/Charge
Chix ‘n Stix: Specializes in the familiar comfort foods we all love. From crisp, fresh, deliciously fried chicken wings and tenders, to all beef quarter pound hot dogs, and specially seasoned “Flavor Fries.”
The Chocolatiers Palette offers delicious gourmet fudge and Belgian chocolate. Fudge is preservative, gluten, corn syrup and artificial flavor free. Cash/Charge
LA Taco: Offering tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, dips and sauces.
Chocolate Moonshine offers a variety of fudge and over 40 flavors of Artisan Chocolate Bars, each hand painted with French Cocoa Butter. Create their own personalized 10-piece or 20-piece gift box assortment. All are low in sugar, gluten-free, made with Belgian and French chocolates with natural and organic ingredients, including fresh fruits and roasted nuts. Apple Valley: Purchase apples, apple butter; sauce; jam and other produce. Cash/Check/Charge Crest Hill Bakery: Breads, cookies and pound cakes. Cash M&M Plants: Purchase locally grown flowers (annuals, bedding plants, perennials, and cut flowers). Cash/Charge Randalia Bee Hives: Purchase local raw and cream honey, pollen, hand crafted beeswax candles, bar soap, infused botanical liquid soap, beeswax body salves body lotions, lip balms, tints, salt scrubs and natural deodorants from the Eastern Shore. Cash/Check/Charge Phil’s Dills: Offers a variety of different pickle flavors including fire garlic, sweet and spicy, wasabi, Old Bay and black pepper, and kosher dills. Cash/Charge Ahh...Candles produces highly scented and long burning hand poured candles, aromatic wax beads and therapeutic neck wraps made with essential oils. Favor Ceylon Tea: A variety of high quality and affordable Ceylon-grown teas, imported directly from the producers. Teas are all-natural, pesticide-free, and bio-sustainably grown in Sri Lanka. Cash/Charge District Spice: All blends are made in DC, and contain no salt, no anti-caking agents, and no preservatives. A full list of ingredients and recipes can be found on http://www.districtspice.com/. Cash/Charge (Bi-weekly) All Things Olive: The Washington areas source for real, fresh extra virgin olive oil. Shop from a wide variety of extra virgin olive oils, barrel-aged wine vinegars from Napa Valley and 18 year old balsamic vinegars from Italy. Cash/Charge Otis Farms: Committed to enhancing dogs’ lives and vitality through all natural, pure, and wholesome snacks for health conscious pet parents. Cash/Charge Otis Farms introduces Top Shelf Jerky. Hand crafted meats with spicy artisan blends. Cash/Charge Miscellaneous: Look for jewelry and craft vendors, NIH protocols, corporate sponsors and more.
CapMac: From mac and cheese and gourmet pastas to fresh vegetables and scratch made desserts, CapMac is indulgence without regret. El Pollo Submarine: Serving Salvadoran comfort with a twist. Many menu items are vegan or gluten-free. Swizzler Hot Dogs: Grass-fed beef hot dogs with a twist. Balkanik Taste: Tasty Balkan cuisine from Bulgaria, Serbia and the rest of the Balkans. Holy Crepes: Serving sweet and savory flavored crepes that will melt in your mouth. Go Fish: Bringing the freshest, tastiest seafood. PhoWheels: Offers a modern interpretation of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, where comforting favorite dishes blend seamlessly with bold new flavors that will entice your palate. Big Cheese Truck: Purveyors of fine grilled cheeses, with nearly 20 different flavors throughout the year. Reggae Flava: Offers delicious gourmet Jamaican cuisine and a unique variety of Caribbean dishes. Captain Cookie and the Milkman: DC sweetest superheroes are a mobile bakery and dairy bar serving fresh-baked cookies, local creamery milk and made-to-order ice cream sandwiches. Funnel Fare: Provides delicious fair foods like funnel cakes and fried candies, kettle corn, gelati shakes, milkshakes, and more. Ben & Jerry’s: Enjoy scoops of ice cream, waffle cones, ice cream bars, and root beer floats. IceGreen Snowballs: An icy classic with a unique Southern snowball charm. Choose from over 30 tasty flavors of this frozen treat. Firehouse Subs: Enjoy subs from the Firehouse Subs food truck.
NIH Institute Relay is September 20th Assemble your team and start training today!
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Every month, and a variety of weeks and days each month, has its own designated food awareness. Every month the R&W highlights these dates and includes recipes and highlights which Community Market vendor you can purchase ingredients from.
Eat Healthier, Be Healthier Try New Recipes Every Month Look for a variety of new recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks every month in the Fitness Section of our website at www.govemployee.com/nih. Commit to get fit by eating healthier and working out.
National Food Days •
Macadamia Nut Day (September 4th)
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Cheese Pizza Day (September 5th)
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Acorn Squash Day (September 7th)
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Celiac Disease Awareness (September 13th)
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Peanut Day (September 13th)
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Linguine Day (September 15th)
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Guacamole Day (September 16th)
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National Cheeseburger Day (September 18th)
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Better Breakfast Day (September 26th)
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Coffee Day (September 29th)
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Hot Mulled Cider Day (September 30th)
National Food Weeks •
Waffle Week (1st full week of September)
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Vegetarian Awareness Week (2nd full week of Sept.)
National Food Months •
Better Breakfast Month
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Chicken Month
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Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
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Cholesterol Education Month
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Food Safety Education Month
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Honey Month
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Mushroom Month
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Papaya Month
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Potato Month
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Rice & Wild Rice Month
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Whole Grains Month
Gluten-Free Salted Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies 4 ingredient Salted Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies! 50 seconds to mix and 10 minutes to bake. Weight Watchers: 2pp per cookie! Servings: 22
Calories: 94 kcal
Ingredients 1 cup smooth peanut butter (I use No Sugar, No Salt) 3/4 cup natural granulated sweetener (I used a natural granulated sweetener to keep these low carb, but you can use white sugar, raw sugar or coconut sugar). • 1 large egg • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • 1/3 cup sugar free, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips • 1 teaspoon butter or shortening • salt flakes • •
Instructions
Preheat oven to 190°C | 375°F. Prepare two baking trays with parchment/baking paper and set aside. Combine peanut butter, sweetener (or sugar), egg and vanilla in a medium-sized bowl and mix well. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of cookie dough per cookie; roll into a ball and flatten with the palm of your hand (or use the end of a fork). Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden. Remove and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. While cookies are cooling, melt chocolate and butter (or shortening) together, mixing until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place onto waxed paper; sprinkle with salt flakes and allow to set.
Collective Goods Gift Show Returns in September
Collective Goods returns to the Bldg. 10 South Lobby on Wednesday, September 5th (10am – 3pm), Thursday, September 6th (9am – 3pm), and Friday, September 7th (9am – 2pm) and the Bldg. 31A Lobby on Tuesday, September 18th (10am – 3pm) and Wednesday, September 19th (9am – 3pm). Shop from a variety of books, toys, electronics, gadgets, kitchenware, stationary and more. It’s a one-stop shopping bonanza. A portion of sales comes back to R&W to allow us to continue offering great programs to the NIH community.
Comcast 22nd Annual Free Outdoor Film Festival Well we did it! The film festival had four successful night at Strathmore with over 10,000 in attendance. Our best turnout was for The Lion King. We appreciate Strathmore for their hospitality. We would also like to send out a HUGE thank you to our volunteers who helped us this year. Without your help we would not be able to pull this event off. Thank you for your help, smiles and friendship during this long weekend! The event is also dependent on many of our local sponsors. This year Washington Area Chevy Dealers, Advanced Home Support, Ocean City, GAC Services, Honda, Artistic Expression, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, FedAdvantage, Giant Food, Ridgewells, Deutsch Inc. and Comcast helped us to raise money for the NIH Children’s Charities. We hope those who came out enjoyed it and we’ll see you next year!
Vanpooling Is Fun
Eric Sofranko has openings in his vanpool. The vanpool departs the Jefferson, MD Park-n-Ride/Firehouse at 5:30am and arrives at Campus/Bldg. 31 by 6:30am. The van departs Campus/Bldg. 31 at 4:15pm and arrives in Jefferson at 5:15pm. If you are interested in this Jefferson-to-Campus vanpool, contact Eric at 240-627-3585 or sofranke@mail.nih.gov. Kathy Manigo-Lewis has openings in her vanpool. The van is scheduled Monday - Friday, 9-hour days, with AWS. It departs the Route 17 Commuter lot in Fredericksburg, VA, at 4:40am and arrives at Campus by 5:40am. The van departs campus at 3:45pm and arrives at Route 17 Commuter lot in Fredericksburg, VA by 5:15pm. Those interested contact Kathy at 301-451-1205 or kathy.manigo-lewis@nih.gov. Tripp Wray has openings in his vanpool. The van departs Trinity United Methodist Church in Mount Airy at 5:45am and arrives at Campus by 7am. The van departs campus at 4:30pm (flexible) and arrives at Trinity United Methodist Church around 6pm. If you are interested in Tripp’s vanpool, please contact him at 304-496-9539 or tripp.wray@nih.gov. Richard Buckland has openings in his vanpool. The van departs the Sharpsburg Pike Park-n-Ride, by the outlet mall at 4:30am and arrives at Campus by 5:30am. The van departs campus at 4:15pm and arrives at Sharpsburg Park-n-Ride at 6pm. If you are interested in Richard’s vanpool, please contact him at 304-582-3113 or rbuckland@verizon.net. Stacy Coleman has openings in her vanpool. The van departs from the Oxon Hill Park-n-Ride at 6:30am and arrives at Campus and Bldg. 10 by 7:10am. The van departs campus at 4:05pm and arrives in Oxon Hill Park-n-Ride at 5pm. If you are interested in Stacy’s vanpool, please contact her at 301-4354693 or scolemanv@cc.nih.gov. There are three openings in the vanpool from Ellicott City. The van leaves at 6am from Long Gate Park-and-Ride in Ellicott City and leaves at 3.30pm from Bldg. 10. South Entrance parking lot. Please contact Mukesh Garg 443-803-1234.
Order Your Business Cards Thru R&W The R&W has offers Business Cards, produced by AAA Color Card Company, who has provided quality business cards for government and military employees since 1976. Order business cards online at http://govemployee.com/nih/business-cards/ and have them mailed directly to you. Prices start at $38.
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21st Annual Bethesda Row Arts Festival Shopping, Music, Food and More! Join us on Saturday, October 13th from 11am – 6pm and Sunday, October 14th from 10am – 5pm for a wonderful fall weekend where the Bethesda Row is turned into a lively fine art gallery featuring museum quality work of 190 juried artists from around the country. For sale will be the finest in: ceramics, drawings, fabrics, glass, graphics, jewelry, metalwork, paintings, pastels, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood and mixed media. Widely recognized as the best fine arts festival in the area, the Bethesda Row Arts Festival has been recognized as one of the top 25 fine art shows in the United States, and the event will benefit the NIH Charities. Festival activities will include an Art Sale benefitting the Charities, artist demonstration tent, children’s art activities, live acoustic stage performances, street performers, and high-quality outdoor food vendors. This outdoor event is held rain or shine on Bethesda Row, located on Woodmont and Bethesda Avenues and Elm Street, east of Arlington Road. Ample parking is available in the area's County and private garages. Visit www.bethesdarowarts.org for more info. We hope to see you there!
FedAdvantage When it comes to benefits, the biggest challenge you may face is understanding what you have and knowing what you need. FedAdvantage was founded in 1992 with the purpose of assisting federal employees in understanding their benefits and educating on how to "fill the gaps” present in their benefits. We are experts in federal benefits and use our knowledge to develop insurance programs that make sense and offer peace of mind to federal employees. What we offer: Long Term Disability Insurance designed to "fill the gaps" in your leave and disability retirement benefits, providing peace of mind in knowing you can protect your income through a comprehensive disability insurance program. An accident can happen to anyone, and recovery can be costly. Accident Insurance provides benefits for covered accidental injuries, related services, and treatments. Critical Illness Insurance provides lump-sum payment for a covered illness such as cancer, a heart attack or stroke. Contact Fed Advantage at 866-973-6605, info@fedadvantage.com or visit www.fedadvantage.com.
Join Costco and Start Saving Today Join Costco through the R&W for $55 and receive 3 free items plus over $55 in coupons. This offer is for new Costco members only and exclusive to R&W members. Sign into your account on www.govemployee.com/nih and visit the Member Discounts section to take advantage of this offer.
Local Restaurant Directory On Govemployee.com The R&W has launched a local restaurant directory on our website, www.govemployee.com. The page will consist of local restaurants around the Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Rockville areas, some offering discounts to employees and promoting specials at their locations. Contact David Browne at browned2@mail.nih.gov with suggestions of local restaurants you’d like to see on the page.
R&W Holiday Bazaar The R&W will be hosting a Holiday Bazaar on Thursday, November 15th from 9am - 3pm in Bldg. 10 South Lobby. The bazaar will offer crafts, jewelry, art, clothes, sweets and more. This is a great opportunity to get some of your holiday shopping done. More details to come in the October R&W Newsletter.
Purchase Your R&W Membership Today If you haven’t already make sure to join the R&W, for only $9! Memberships are good for 365 days. R&W Members can purchase tickets, join R&W clubs, join Costco as a new member, get discounts in R&W stores and more. Join at the Bldg. 31 or Rockledge R&W stores, or preferably online at www.govemployee.com/nih. After adding a membership to your cart, click on the Cart icon in the menu bar, proceed to checkout, and once you’ve entered the appropriate information on the next screen click Proceed to PayPal to make payment. You do not need a PayPal account to purchase a membership, they will handle the payment transaction with your credit card.
Winter is Coming…Save 10% on Sweaters Using the R&W’s Dry-Cleaning Service Use the dry-cleaning service offered at the Bldg. 31 and Rockledge R&W stores in September and receive a 10% discount on all sweaters. Dry cleaning is picked-up from and delivered to the stores every Monday and Thursday. Laundry service is $2.20 per item and dry cleaning is $6.75 and up.
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Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) NIH is one of the leading CFC contributors in the area, but we still need your help. We can’t meet our goal without you! Any amount you can give helps those in need! Federal employees are encouraged to designate their contributions to as many as five charitable CFC organizations. Support the NIH Charities! Special Love/Camp Fantastic #49642 Special Love provides recreational programs, financial assistance, and a community of support to children with cancer and their families in the Mid-Atlantic region. Through programs like the week-long Camp Fantastic and BRASS Camp, young patients, siblings, and parents discover they’re not alone in their battle against cancer. Program highlights are available at www.facebook.com/SpecialoveCamps. The Children’s Inn at NIH #10324 The Inn is a private, nonprofit residence for families and their children who are participating in pediatric research at the National Institutes of Health's Clinical Center. The Inn enhances the opportunities for groundbreaking medical discoveries by providing a free "place like home" that reduces the burdens of illness through a supportive environment including therapeutic, educational, and recreational programming. If you would like someone from The Inn to speak to your employees, contact Laura King at lking@mail.nih.gov. Friends of Patients at the NIH #85994 Friends of Patients at the NIH provides financial, logistical and social support to patients while they are receiving groundbreaking and life-saving treatments at the NIH Clinical Research Center. We cover unmet needs so that the patients can focus on recovery, healing and fulfilling their crucial role partnering with the NIH researchers in advancing knowledge, discoveries and breakthroughs. The Foundation for the NIH #29165 Donors to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) help advance breakthrough biomedical discoveries and improve the quality of people’s lives in support of the mission of the NIH. As a 501(c)(3) charity chartered by Congress, the FNIH convenes scientific leaders, individuals, not-for-profits, and corporations around biomedical research goals—all in an effort to respond to the most urgent priorities in human health, domestically and around the world. By leveraging the vast resources of the NIH with research expertise, equipment, infrastructure and funding from the private sector, the FNIH builds and manages public-private partnerships across the biological spectrum of diseases and disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, autism, cancer, lupus, among many others. The FNIH also supports the next generation of scientists by funding educational and training programs at the NIH and raises funds for the Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge, which provides free lodging to patients of the NIH Clinical Center and their families. The FNIH has been honored and recognized internationally, earning 15 years of Charity Navigator’s “Exceeds Industry Standards” rating and a Gold Stevie Award for “Organization of the Year.” Visit fnih.org for more details about how the Foundation is turning discovery into health.
See page 3 for the R&W Fitness and Wellbeing Program’s FREE Fitness for You September Class Schedule.
Show Some Love at the 2018 NIH CFC Kickoff & Opening Ceremony The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) is leading the 2018 NIH Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The NIH CFC Kickoff will be held on Tues., October 9th from 11am - 1pm in front of Bldg. 1. Join NIH Leadership and special guests in support of the CFC and Show Some Love to your favorite CFC charity. There will be music, charities you can support, the NIH Community Market, plus great food for sale from top DC-area food trucks including El Pollo Submarine, Swizzler’s Gourmet Hot Dogs, Reggae Flava, IceGreen Snowballs, and Ben & Jerry’s. The CFC is one of the largest and most successful workplace fundraising drives in the world and NIH is excited to kick off its 2018 season of giving. This event will take place rain or shine under a tent. More information on other CFC Events will be in the October issue. The official solicitation period runs from September 10, 2018 through January 11, 2019. For more info you can contact the CFC Team at 301-496-2370.
Check out the October R&W Newsletter for more info regarding upcoming CFC related events throughout the campaign. Sign Language Interpreters will be provided for all CFC Events on this page. Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact 301-4962370 or nihcfc2018@mail.nih.gov and/or the Federal Relay 1-80077-8339 5 days in advance.
Are You Having Trouble Controlling Your Drinking? Closed (only open to people who have trouble controlling their drinking) Alcoholics Anonymous meetings occur at noon for one hour on Monday & Friday at NIH in Bldg. 31 Rm. B4BN09 (near the NIH Fitness Center). The meetings are free and confidential. For more info call the EAP at 301-496-3164.
Fall Research Festival and
“Taste of” Luncheon
Fall R&W Local Business Vendor Fair
The Technical Sales Association (TSA) will host the 2018 Fall NIH Research Festival Tent show in Lot 10H outside of Bldg. 10 South on Thursday, September 13th and Friday, September 14th. A large group of exhibitors will display stateof-the-art equipment supplies and services by leading regional and national biomedical research suppliers. Join the R&W for the “Taste of” portion of the event on Thursday, September 13th from 11:30am – 2pm. Restaurants providing food include Ledo Pizza, Chick-Fil-A, Mission BBQ, The Bean Bag, Hollywood East and Ben & Jerry’s. On Friday, September 14th Firehouse Subs, LA Taco, and Captain Cookie and the Milkman will be serving lunch from 11am – 2pm.
The R&W is bringing back the Local Business Vendor Fair on Wednesday, October 17th from 10am – 2pm in the South Lobby of Bldg. 10. Learn about special offers from the Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda, T-Mobile, Flats 8300, Progressions Salon Spa Store and more. Visit https://govemployee.com/nih/eventdetail/fall-local-vendor-fair/ for more info.
Bldg. 1 Coffee Shop Goes Italiano! Customers that experienced the recent Segafredo takeover in Bldg. 1 will be excited to know that the takeover will become permanent on Monday, September 10th! Segafredo Zanetti Espresso is the "Ambassador of the Italian Coffee Culture". The essence of Segafredo is truly reflected in the lifestyle of Italian cafes, offering customers a real Italian coffee experience. In addition to classics like Americanos, Lattes and Cappuccinos, the menu will also feature new cold-brew coffee, seasonal specialty beverages and flavored coffee. Opening week will feature a line-up of promotions, tastings and exciting new flavors. The coffee shop will continue to operate Monday Friday from 7:30am - 3:30pm. Ciao!
Collective Goods Gift Show coming to Bldg. 10 and Bldg. 31 in September. See page 11 for schedule.
New Arrivals at R&W Stores This month look for new NIH branded badge holders, shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and more. Stop by the R&W stores at Rockledge or Bldg. 31 and purchase yours today. These items will be arriving just in time for the cooler temperatures and will make perfect gifts at the holidays.
Discount Tickets to the National Aquarium in Baltimore Available Online Thru R&W The R&W provides its members the ability to purchase tickets to the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Discounted admission tickets are available to R&W Members thru the R&W website at www.govemployee.com/nih. Save up to $8.
R&W Notary Services to Assist NIH Employees Visit https://govemployee.com/nih/notaries/ for a list of NIH employees who are notaries and can assist you with getting documents notarized. If you are notary you’d like to offer your services, free of charge, contact David Browne at browned2@mail.nih.gov with your contact information and a copy of your notary certificate. To become a notary public visit https://www.nationalnotary.org/maryland.
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R&W Members, Join TicketsAtWork for Savings on Tickets R&W members can purchase tickets to a variety of amusement parks, concerts, sporting events, movies, and more. Once registered as an R&W member or logged into your account at www.govemployee.com/nih, click on Member Discounts and then click on the TicketsAtWork ad. Upon registering for TicketsAtWork you will have access to a variety of different entertainment options. Whether your loved one is a fan of wrestling or concerts, Broadway or comedy, you’ll find tickets to pretty much anything and even better at a discounted price. Before purchasing tickets or offers thru TicketsAtWork.com make sure to completely read the instructions for how the tickets work and if they are name specific.
Attractions Discounts Across the US
As an R&W member you can see the biggest blockbusters at a discounted price. Movie Tickets are available to a variety of movie theaters across the country. Purchase tickets at www.ticketsatwork.com. Save 15% - 45%!
Did you know that you can purchase tickets to most Sporting Events through TicketsAtWork? Catch the Cubs play at Wrigley Field or the Red Sox play at Fenway, attend the NBA or Stanley Cup Finals, watch the Williams sisters dominate in any tournament. Traveling abroad? How about seeing Manchester United in the English Premiere League or going to the World Cup! You can do any of these and so much more. Discounts vary!
Visit the R&W Local Restaurant Guide for local restaurant sponsors. Some offer discounts to NIH employees and some do Fundraisers for R&W. Visit www.govemployee.com/nih.
R&W Members, Join TicketsAtWork for Savings on Tickets
Are You Ready to Rock? Did you miss out on getting your child, though secretly yourself, Taylor Swift tickets? Want to go “on the run” with Jay-Z and Beyonce? Need a laugh and want to catch Martin Lawrence or Gabriel Iglesias on tour? Want to rock out with Bono and U2 or be told you’re amazing just the way you are by Bruno Mars? Tickets are available to concerts all over the world, even if they’re sold out. Surprise that special someone in your life and be their Enrique Iglesias by being their hero baby. Discounts vary!
Rental Car discounts providers such as Enterprise, Hertz, Dollar and National. Save up to 25%
R&W members can reserve a hotel stay through TicketsAtWork at over 225,000 hotels around the world. Get advanced booking savings and last-minute deals. Be on the lookout for the Best Rate Guarantee symbol! Save 10% - 60% off their hotel reservation. Al-Anon Provides Help for Those Involved with Substance Abuse - Al-Anon, an organization for family members of people with alcohol abuse, now welcomes family members of individuals with narcotic abuse problems to attend weekly group meetings. AlAnon holds two weekly group meetings; Mondays and Thursdays at noon in Bldg. 31, Room 1B50.
Maryland Parks and Attractions
Virginia Parks and Attractions
Be prepared to face your worst fears as terror isn’t confined to the Haunted Attractions! There are zombies and ghouls in the streets to “greet” you as you make your way to your next fright. If you get lost, no one can hear you scream! Only the bravest of souls dare to enter the haunted mazes of Six Flags America’s Fright Fest. Visitors will be blindsided by darkness as they find their way thru the labyrinth all while being haunted, never knowing what is around the next corner. Park open select dates Sept. 22nd – Oct. 28th. Save over 35%!
Fill fall nights with fright at Busch Gardens Howl-OScream. This year we are celebrating 20 years of fears and an all-new Era of Terror with more scares than ever. Fear awaits in the Virginia theme park’s collection of elaborate haunted houses, immersive themed scare zones, challenging escape rooms and darkly entertaining live shows. Busch Gardens becomes a seriously scary place at 6 pm when the haunts come out for Howl-O-Scream. Guests should consider the park’s elevated scare factor. Select dates Sept. 15th – Oct. 28th. Save over 40%!
Pennsylvania Parks and Attractions
On select dates Sept. 22nd – Oct. 28th come in costume to The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place and enjoy three special Halloween-themed shows, three Count von Count-themed rides and see everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume! The Neighborhood Street Party Halloween Parade features ten floats decked out for the season with music and performances about trick-or-treating, dressing in costume and doing the “Jack-O-Lantern Jump”! Halloweencolored lightning lights up the sky on Saturdays at 8pm during the Spooktacular’s special night parade! Save over 30%!
Experience the fright of your life! Enter the realm of darkness and brave the many nightmares of haunted attractions. On select dates, Sept. 21st – Oct. 27th, Dorney Park transforms into Halloween Haunt featuring haunted mazes, scare zones, rides and monsters prowling the park. What you can see will scare you. What you can't see will Haunt you. Fear is waiting for you! *Halloween Haunt is not recommended for children under age 13. Save over 35%!
Terror lurks around every corner at the annual Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion. From thrilling rides to frightful attractions, you’re in for some extreme screams. Are you brave enough to venture through haunted mazes, terrifying scare zones, or sit in the fright zone at our thrilling shows? Over 400 monsters will descend upon the park Fridays – Sundays, Sept. 22nd – Oct. 28th. *WARNING! This event is too intense for young children. Parental discretion is advised.
The Great Pumpkin Fest Join us at Kings Dominion for the ultimate fall festival, The Great Pumpkin Fest! Families and kids can participate in a collection of scare-free Halloween activities for kids presented by the PEANUTS characters like pumpkin decorating, a Petting Zoo with some of your children’s favorite farm animals and so much more. Best of all, it's all included with your admission to Kings Dominion in the fall! Saturdays & Sundays, Sept. 22 - Oct. 28. *This event is only for children 60" and below. Save over 45%!
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Homebuyer Education and Counseling is a Great Step for Aspiring Homeowners The desire for homeowner-ship in America remains high. In a 2017 NeighborWorks America survey, 93 percent of respondents said homeownership is important, very important or the most important. Homeownership is important to our economy, our families and our communities and a key vehicle for wealth accumulation. Census data cited in the 2017 National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) State of Housing in Black America report says that 69 percent of an American house-hold’s net worth is attributable to the net equity in their home. Becoming a homeowner is an exciting journey, and preparation is a key to success. Home-buyer education and counseling agencies are important resources to help aspiring homeowners prepare for and navigate the homebuying process to be-come sustainable homeowners. Through education and understanding of what to expect, homebuyers can get in a home and be successful homeowners over their lifetime. Homebuyer counseling offers one-on-one sessions with a HUD-approved counselor who tailors interactions to the prospective homebuyer’s situation and homeownership needs. Counseling helps prospective homebuyers gain confidence and information needed to take the next step toward buying a home with activities that include budgeting, identifying credit challenges and guidance to improve their credit score, debt reduction strategies and helping to determine afford-ability based on income and debt. Counseling also helps to dispel common myths about obtaining a mortgage loan, like “a 20 percent down payment is required to own a home.” That is not true and holds many homebuyers back from making the step forward and actually applying for a mortgage.
Homebuyer Education continued… Homebuyer education focuses on the basic concepts of homeownership but is not specific to a transaction. Also provided by a HUD-approved agency, topics covered in these classes include the homebuying process, how to maintain a home and the importance of good credit. Homebuyer education classes can be helpful for aspiring homeowners who have been approved for a loan but need information on better understanding the process to achieve and sustain homeownership. At Wells Fargo we believe in the value homebuyer education and counseling can bring to those seeking homeowner-ship. It’s a significant component of our $60 billion lending commitment to increase African-American homeownership by 2027. In the commitment we pledged to dedicate $15 million to support initiatives for homebuyer education and counseling for African-American families. In our first year, we have provided more than $1.8 million toward this goal in the first year. Wells Fargo also collaborates with a number of agencies to bring homebuyer education and counseling into communities across the country. Here in Washington, D.C., Wells Fargo has been a sponsor of the DC Housing Expo hosted by DC Housing and Community Development and the Greater Washington Urban League for the past eight years. Homebuyer education is a requirement of the NeighborhoodLIFT program, a national collaboration between Wells Fargo and NeighborWorks America that also provides down payment assistance grants. It’s important to us at Wells Fargo that our customers are successful homeowners. And we believe that homebuyer education and counseling should be components of the homeowner-ship journey, especially for first-time homebuyers.
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