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Retiree Club
The Recreation Department is seeking Fermilab retirees interested in forming a Fermilab Retiree Club. Please contact Jeanne Koester at x2548 by April 9 if interested.
Celebrate National Humor Month
National Humor Month is designed to heighten public awareness on how the joy and therapeutic value of laughter can improve health and wellness, boost morale, increase communication skills and enrich the quality of one's life. Enjoy a Joke a Day on the Recreation Website at http://wdrs.fnal.gov/recreation/index.html
Ask HR - 15th floor comes to CD/FCC-W Entry on Wednesday, April 7
Do you have questions or need information about employee records, the laboratory's compensation system, visas, the Users' Office procedures or the Arts & Lecture Series? Staff from the Human Resources Department will be available to answer questions and provide general information from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (or later) on Wednesday, April 7, in the FCC-W Entry. Please stop in.
Tartan Day Party at Scottish dancing
Fermilab's Silk and Thistle Scottish dancers will celebrate Tartan Day with a party at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at Kuhn Village Barn. Newcomers are welcome to come try out the dancing and sample Scottish snacks, and all are encouraged to wear their Tartan if they have one for this recently-created holiday to recognize Scotland and its contribution to America. More info at (630)840-8194 or (630)584-0825 or email folkdance@fnal.gov or visit http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/scottishdance/
Bulgarian dance workshop and live music party, Thursday, April 8
Fermilab International Folk Dancing will hold a workshop with Iliana Bozhanova, a wonderful dance teacher from Bulgaria, on Thursday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m., at Kuhn Village Barn. Iliana is returning to Fermilab this time with accordionist Todor Yankov, who will provide live music for her workshop and for a Bulgarian dance party that evening. Newcomers are welcome to join the fun. For this workshop, a donation of $8 adults and $4 teens is suggested. More info at (630)584-0825 or (630)840-8194 or email folkdance@fnal.gov or visit http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkdance/
Cross-Step Waltz Workshop, Sunday April 11, Kuhn Village Barn
Fermilab's dance groups are sponsoring a workshop on Cross-Step Waltz - an accessible vintage waltz style with a graceful, swooping feel and lots of variations - Sunday, April 11, at Kuhn Village Barn. The workshop will be taught by Jeanette and Mike Watts, longtime dance instructors from Dayton, Ohio (who taught here in 2008). Beginning session from noon to 2 p.m., intermediate from 2 to 4 p.m. Suggested donation: $5 per session or $8 for the whole afternoon. No need to come with a partner. Info: (630)584-0825 or (630)840-8194 or folkdance@fnal.gov or visit http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkdance/
Fermilab blood drive April 19-20
Donors needed for the blood drive April 19 and 20. Fermilab will host a Heartland Blood Centers blood drive April 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and April 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wilson Hall Ground Floor NE Training Room. Please schedule appointments via the Web or by calling Diana at x3771 or Margie at x5680. For more information please visit http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/esh_home_page.htmlhttp://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/esh_home_page.html. The February drive collected 64 units of blood. Many thanks to all donors who share the precious gift of life.
Ask HR - 15th floor comes to PPD Tuesday
Do you have questions or need information about employee records, the laboratory's compensation system, visas, the Users' Office procedures or the Arts & Lecture Series? Staff from the Human Resources Department will be available to answer questions and provide general information from 10:30 a.m. to noon (or later) on Tuesday, March 30, in the SiDET Lunch Room. Please stop in.
The Recipe Exchange Potluck Lunch - April 16
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Women’s Organization “The Recipe Exchange” Potluck Lunch will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, April 16, in Chez Leon’s dining room in the Users' Center. Join lab women (guests, visitors, users, and employees) for a potluck lunch by bringing a dish to share, and also share your recipe,(if you can submit your recipe in advance of the event, it would be helpful, we hope to create a cookbook from the recipes that you submit, which you will be able to take home with you that day). If you need help with translating or typing your recipe, please let Mady know when you make your reservation. To make your reservation and submit your recipe contact: mady.newfield@gmail.com, or phone 630-584-0825 by April 14. Fermilab IDs are no longer required to enter the lab, but you will need photo identification.(NALWO welcomes all people associated with the Laboratory, and their families, to this event.)
AutoCAD Intermediate classed offered June 22 -24
Familiarize yourself with the intermediate concepts and techniques of drawing with AutoCAD. More information or to enroll.
AutoCad Fundamentals class offered June 6 - 8
Familiarize yourself with the fundamental concepts and techniques of 2D drawing with AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009. For more information or to enroll please.
FORE! The 2010 golf season is about to hit you
The Fermilab Golf League consists of individual leagues, playing on local courses on different nights of the week. There are about 100 golfers in the league. We’d like a few more. We play weekly at the following local courses; Arrowhead Golf Course, Bliss Creek Golf Course and the Fox Valley Golf Course. Membership is open to all Fermilab employees (both present and past), their families and contractors doing business with the lab. If you don’t feel that you can commit to playing every week, all of the leagues offer positions for substitutes that play in an as needed basis. Contact Mike Matulik, x4091, matulik@fnal.gov.
SciTech summer camps start June 14
From June 14 to July 30, SciTech Hands-on Museum in downtown Aurora will offer 24 one-week camps for children, including the popular camps "Totally ballistic!!" and "Kitchen Chemistry" as well as the new "Wild Weather Wonders" camp. Camp schedule and descriptions are at http://www.scitechmuseum.org. Cost per camp: $225. Members receive discount. Before and after care is available for a fee. For more information and to sign up, call Joyce at 630-859-3434, ext. 214. SciTech is located at 18 W. Benton Street, Aurora.
Butts & Guts class - sign up now
Tired of doing the same basic crunches and sit-ups? This strength training workout will focus on increasing flexibility and strengthening the abdominal area. Participants will learn a variety of exercises designed to increase core strength that will benefit activities of daily living. Suitable for any level of fitness! Three class options: Mondays (3/29-5/17), Noon-12:45 p.m., Recreation Facility, $53; or Thursdays (4/1-5/20), Noon-12:45 p.m., Recreation Facility, $53; or Mondays & Thursdays (3/29-5/20) Noon-12:45 p.m., Recreation Facility, $101. For more info call Jeanne in the Recreation Department at x2548. Learn more
Blackberry Oaks Monday night golf league
Golfers needed for the Blackberry Oaks Monday Night League. Tee times are on a first come first serve basis. All play is individual and handicaps are determined by USGA Medal Play. For more information call Ron Evans, x4166, Mike Yeoward, x3529, or Gary Davis, x4171. League play starts April 26 and runs through August 23. Learn more: http://wdrs.fnal.gov/recreation/leagues.html
Martial Arts Classes beginning March 29
The Next Fermi Kyuki-Do Martial Arts session began on March 29. I will teach you how to kick, punch, block, throw and fall, and basic self defense. Classes are held for six weeks on Monday and Wednesdays from 5 - 6 pm at the Recreation Facility in the Village. You need to register for the class through the Recreation Office. The cost is $55.00. You do not need a gym membership to join this class.
I will supply a free uniform to new students who have never participated in martial arts before. My class size is limited to eight students, so you get a lot of personal attention.
Employee Discount at Batavia Rosati's
Rosati's of Batavia is now offering Fermilab employees a 20 percent discount on pizzas and 15 percent discount on other kitchen items. Rosati’s of Batavia will deliver to Fermilab. Visit them on the web at http://www.RosatisBatavia.com. For more information visit http://wdrs.fnal.gov/recreation/convenience.html
Country House Discount for Fermi Employees/a>
Country House Restaurant, located at Kirk & Fabyan Parkway in Geneva, is offering Fermilab employees 20% off food Sundays through Thursdays after 4:30pm for the month of April. Show Fermi ID. Not valid with any other offer. For more information call Jeanne in the Recreation Dept. at x2548.. For more information visit http://wdrs.fnal.gov/recreation/convenience.html
Fermilab summer day camp registration deadline April 2
Day Camp information and registration applications are now available in the Recreation Office WH15W, User's Office, The Children's Center and on the Recreation website. Children age 7-12 who are dependents of Fermi employees, visitors or contractors are elibigle to attend Day Camp. Camp will consist of 12 one week sessions beginning June 1. All applications and a $25.00 deposit per session, per child must be turned in to Recreation Office by close of business on April 2. Please click on the link for more information about Fermilab's summer camp http://wdrs.fnal.gov/recreation/dependent.html
Harlem Globetrotters Special Ticket Price - April 15
The Harlem Globetrotters 2010 World Tour offers Fermilab employees a special ticket price on Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the United Center. For tickets please visit http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com and use Promotion Code: FNAL. For more information contact the Recreation Department at x5427.
Qi Gong, Mindfulness and Tai Chi Easy for Stress Reduction
This is a FREE weekly wellness class in moving meditation practices for vitality, wellness and stress reduction. We practice gentle movement, breath awareness, self-applied massage, and relaxation practice with guided meditation and visualization to foster higher immune system function, reduce reactivity, and activate internal healing resources. This is not a formal, martial Tai Chi class – but may serve as an introduction to the structured forms. Ongoing Fridays beginning Feb. 5, 12:00 p.m to 12:45 p.m., Wilson Hall Auditorium. For more info call Seton Handville at x2152 or the Recreation Dept. at x5427
Argentine Tango thru April 28 - Student Discount Available
Our new series of four tango classes starts Wednesday, April 7 with instructors Daniel Noce and Ramona Nita. Class dates: April 7,14,21,28. Level 1: Basic I & II: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Practice - 6:30 p.m.) Level 2: Intermediate/Adv.: 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.(Practice - 10:00 p.m.) Pricing for class levels: Regular/Student Attending single level 1 OR 2 (4 class set): $60/$50; Attending both Levels 1 and 2 (4 class set): $85/$80; Individual classes: $18/$15. Pay first day of class. For information, sign up or directions, please send an email to noyes@fnal.gov or visit http://bss.fnal.gov/tango.pdf
Calling all softball players
Come join Fermilab’s summer COED 14 inch softball league, new teams forming now. Games are played in the village on Wednesday or Thursday nights at 5:30. Season starts May 12 and runs through the end of August. This is not your typical park district league, there is no experience required and there is no cost to join the league. The only requirement is to have some fun, get a little exercise, and enjoy the outdoors. For more information, contact hockin@fnal.gov or visit http://wdrs.fnal.gov/recreation/Softball.html
Fermilab Management Practices Seminar classes begin in April
The Professional Development Office has scheduled "Fermilab Management Practices" classes beginning in April. To enroll, please visit http://wdrs.fnal.gov/train-dev/index.html
Tai Chi for Health Begins April 8
Tai Chi is a low impact form of exercise that improves balance, range of motion, flexibility, core strength, increases energy, and lowers blood pressure. We emphasize core work and posture to help ease lower back pain and relieve tension in shoulders. Highly beneficial for anyone, including those with Arthritis, Diabetes, Joint Pain, Weight Issues, stress or post Physical Therapy. Level of exertion controlled by individual and can be done seated. Thursdays, April 8–June 17 (no class April 29); 4:45-5:30pm at the Users Center Music Room, fee is $65. Register in the Recreation Dept., WH15W, x2548. For more information please visit at http://wdrs.fnal.gov/recreation/classes.html
NALWO bus trip to The Museum of Science and Industry - April 24
NALWO - Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Women’s Organization - The Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Saturday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, one of the largest science museums in the world, is home to more than 35,000 artifacts and nearly 14 acres of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity.” A chartered school bus will be leaving from the Lederman Education Center at 10:00am, and will return at approximately 4:30 p.m. Tour costs: $13/adult, $9/child (children ages 3 to 11). Tour cost includes general admission to the museum. We will also be reserving seats (for an additional charge) for an upcoming showing of “Hubble” in the Omnimax Theater, which you may sign up for when you make your trip reservation. Note: There is a cafeteria at the museum; however, if you would like to bring your lunch, a lunchroom has been reserved for our group to dine in. For more information about the museum please visit http://www.msichicago.org. Paid reservations for this trip are required, and will be accepted through April 9. For more information, and to make your reservation contact Selitha Raja at
selithar@hotmail.com or (630)305-7769. NALWO welcomes all people associated with the Laboratory, and their families, to this event.
Intermediate /Advanced Python Programming - May 19-21
Learn the Intermediate and Advanced features of Python programming including: Complex data revisited, GUI programs, Regular expressions, Threads, Modules (basics, packages, & advanced topics), Object Oriented programming (OO basics, creating classes, & advanced topics), Network programming, Connecting to databases and Extending to Python with C. To enroll or for more information please visit http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/course_summary.full_descr?this_course_code=LS000551&this_instr_type_code=CR&this_fermi_id=00000X
Watch you mail station for the arrival of your Fermilab Statement of Benefits
Your 2009 Statement of Benefits has been sent to your mail station. Please take this opportunity to review your statement. We would appreciate your feedback. Please take a few moments to complete our survey which can be accessed at http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB22AC89W9SXS
International Folk Dancing, Thursday evenings at Kuhn Barn
International Folk Dancing meets every week on Thursday from 7:30 - 10 p.m. at Kuhn Village Barn. There are dances for children, teaching early in the evening and request dancing later on. Newcomers are always welcome. More info at (630)584-0825 or (630)840-8194 or email folkdance@fnal.gov or visit http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkdance/
Requesting Donations for Fermi Maternity Closet
Employee Relations is launching a maternity closet for Fermilab employees/users and spouses/significant others to recycle maternity clothing. We are requesting donations of new or gently used maternity clothes for the spring/summer seasons. You may donate permanently or on a temporary basis (if you may need to use the clothes again). The rollout is expected late March – stay tuned for our grand opening. Contact Heather Sidman at x3326 or hsidman@fnal.gov with questions or to arrange to drop off the clothing at WH15NE.
Excel Programming with VBA class offered March 30 and April 1
The following topics will be covered: Working with Procedures and Functions, Understanding Objects, Using Expressions, Variables, and Intrinsic Functions, Controlling Program Execution, Working with Forms and Controls, Working with the PivotTable Object, Debugging Code and Handling Errors. For more information or to enroll, please visit http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/course_summary.full_descr?this_course_code=WDRS0075&this_instr_type_code=CR&this_fermi_id=00000X.
Hiring summer students for 2010
It's the beginning of a New Year, which means the summer will be approaching us soon. Meaning "Summer Student Hiring Time". The links for summer students to apply for summer positions will be posted on our job opportunities page starting March 1. Employees who want to request for a summer student can find the request form on the WDRS Employment page under the heading of "For Fermilab Employees". If you have any questions please contact Jason Johnson at jasonj@fnal.gov. Please visit at http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/summer_employee_request.html
Toastmaster at Fermilab - April 1
Come and join us for 1-hour of fun on April 1 at 12:00-noon sharp in WH-1N (1st floor). In Toastmaster, you will learn self-growth, how to plan and relax, how to present an idea to the whether you have time to prepare or just 10 seconds.
You will learn to listen and think effectively, how to prepare and give speeches with confidence and in a wide range of situations.
Best of all, you'll practice in a friendly, supportive environment, with people who are there for the same reasons. Email Ben at bgalan1@fnal.gov with any questions and feel free to bring your lunch.
March 31 deadline to enroll young adult dependents
March 31 is the last day to enroll your young adult dependent for health coverage under the special enrollment period. You may add a dependent to your medical and/or dental plan whether or not they are a student effective 1/1/2010, but you must do so by March 31. To find out more about adding a dependent, go to http://wdrs.fnal.gov/benefits/mailings.html and click on the Ninety - Day Initial Enrollment Period for Young Adult Dependent Coverage mailing, or contact the Benefits office at x3395 or x4362.
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