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Comcast 12^th Annual Film Festival

Summer is finally here and that means the R&W is gearing up for our annual film festival complete with 10 nights of movies under the stars.  The movie line-up has been announced for the 12^th Annual Comcast Film Festival, benefiting the NIH Children’s Charities, and will take place nightly from Friday, August 15^th to Sunday, August 24^th.  Get ready for another great summertime event!  Join us on the grounds of American Speech Language/Hearing Association & Strathmore and see movies viewed on the big screen.  Bring your blanket, chairs (low chairs only please) and anyone who loves movies.  The movies are free, food will be available to purchase on site, and of course we will be holding a raffle and accepting donations to help raise funds for the NIH Charities (Friends of the Clinical Center, The Children’s Inn and Camp Fantastic/Special Love).  Movie features include…

 Fri. Aug. 15           Bee Movie
Sat. Aug. 16          Spider-Man 3
Sun. Aug. 17         Airplane
Mon. Aug. 18        Ghostbusters
Tues. Aug. 19       The Bourne Ultimatum
Wed. Aug. 20        Evan Almighty
Thurs. Aug. 21      TBD
Fri. Aug. 22           Transformers
Sat. Aug. 23          Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix
Sun. Aug. 24         Shrek the Third

Restaurants will open at 6:30pm and the movies will begin at 8:30pm.  For more information, visit www.filmfestnih.org or call 301-496-6061.  If you are interested in volunteering for this great event please contact Julie at harriju@ors.od.nih.gov. 

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Camp Fantastic – Special Love, Inc.
Be A Phantom Camper by Making a Donation

We had a great time at the Camp Fantastic BBQ last month and we hope you did too.  If you weren’t able to attend or missed buying a raffle ticket you can still contribute!  Become a phantom camper and help send a child to camp.  Children with cancer have to grow up much too fast.  They feel different from other children and many miss out on activities that healthy children experience daily.  This was the reason Special Love was created.  Special Love programs including Camp Fantastic offer children with cancer the chance to jump, play, explore, laugh, swim and make friends through a community of support, made up of patients, family, and staff who know and understand the trials and triumphs of battling childhood cancer.  We need your contributions to assist Special Love in their mission. Be a phantom camper by giving a donation.  Enjoy camp without the bugs, sunburn or snoring counselors!  Here’s how you can help.

$25 sends a hug to camp
$75 sends a child to camp for the day
$250 sends a child to camp for the weekend
$600 sends a child to camp for the week

Donations are tax deductible.  Make check payable to the R&W Foundation (please make note it is for Camp Fantastic) and send to R&W, Bldg. 31 Rm. B1W30.  Together we can make a difference in the life of a child with cancer.

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Weight Watchers Classes at NIH

New sessions are set to begin soon at Rockledge, Executive Boulevard and Bldg. 10.  But if you can’t wait, you can always join any week for a prorated fee.  Classes are currently running at all three locations, so join now and stop dieting and start living!  Weight Watchers isn’t a diet because it helps you eat right and live healthy.  It works because you will learn how to lose weight and keep it off, in a way that fits your life.  The R&W is now sponsoring three classes at NIH.  Sessions are

17 weeks long and cost $186.  You can sign up for the session on the first day of class or join any time during the current session.  The meeting schedule is as follows:

Executive Plaza North – 6130 Executive Boulevard
Dates: Wednesdays, June 4 – September 24
Time: 1:00-1:45pm
Location: Rm. 319

Rockledge II – 6701 Rockledge Drive
Dates: Mondays, July 21-November 17
Time: 1:00-1:45pm
Location: Rm. 7111

NIH Campus - Bldg. 10

Dates: Mondays, now thru July 14
Time: 11:15-12:15
Location: Rm. 7-3551 

For more information contact Laura at the NIH R&W Fitness Center at lavrinl@od.nih.gov or visit the NIH Fitness Center website at www.recgov.org/fitness.

Federal Retirement Planning, What You Really Need to Know – July 22^nd – 12-1pm, Bldg. 10 Rm. 2C116 – Hear from both a Chartered Federal Employee Federal Benefits Consultant (ChFEBC) who is a retired NIH Employee, and an attorney expert as they discuss those areas that may make a big difference in how you assess your options prior to retirement. This informational seminar will provide significant insight into personal and retirement planning that addresses individual elements of the unique benefit structure of the federal systems (CSRS and FERS).  Tax and income consequences of each area will be considered, and options presented for employees to consider.  This information may change the way in which you view your current strategy.This seminar will be presented by Cap21.  For more info or to RSVP email info@cap21.us or call 866-852-2929.

Planning for Income to Last a Lifetime - Your Retirement Needs - August 7^th - 12-1pm, Bldg. 31 Rm. 6C6 - Did you know... according to a recent OPM survey, while eight in ten federal employees say they're on track in planning and saving for retirement...less than half have calculated how much they need to save for their post-career years?  That's a big mistake, as life-expectancy statistics show that the average American reaching age 65 may spend another 18 years or more in retirement.  Do you wonder if you're preparing smartly for the retirement lifestyle you envision?  Do you know the common gaps in retirement income planning and how you can close them? Are you aware of the typical risks to retirement savings and investments, and how you can manage them? What steps should you be taking today - whether you're 30, 40 or 50 years of age?  Get answers to these questions and more at this free informational session presented by First Command Financial Services.  Space is limited so your prompt response is highly encouraged. To reserve your seat and learn more call 703-418-9360 or rlhill1@firstcommand.com.  

Washington Kastles

The Washington Kastles of the World Team Tennis League presents Geico Nights hosted by Geico Motorcycle to benefit Bikers for Tykes. One of the charities that benefits from Bikers for Tykes is the NIH Charities. At Gieco Nights you will be able to watch some of the best tennis players to ever play the game, Serena Williams (July 8^th), John McEnroe (July 15^th) and Anna Kournikova (July 23^rd) take the court. On these nights make sure to participate in the Geico Bikers for Tykes Silent Auctions where you can bid to win on items including autographs of tennis stars Billie Jean King and Lleyton Hewitt, Legg Mason Classic tickets, $150 gift certificate to Café Milano, one week at Double Studio at Villa del Palmer Beach Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and more. A live auction will also be held for Super Bowl XLIII tickets, US Open tickets, and a week long stay at Four Season Resort Aviara located between Los Angeles and San Diego in October with a day of golf at Torrey Pines.

You Can Win a Hardcore Custom
Bobber Chopper Valued $51,000

It’s a beautiful motorcycle and it can be yours!  As a part of the Bikers for Tykes campaign GEICO and the R&W are raffling off a 2008 Hardcore Custom Bobber Chopper.  Bike details include: 103CIN S&S Shovelhead, twin plug-head, 10.5.1 compression, 6 speed transmission, 250 rear tire, 2 inch open belt drive, 21 inch front wheel, 18 inch rear wheel, and Jay Break foot & hand controls.  Raffle tickets are $50 and can be purchased at the R&W by emailing harriju@ors.od.nih.gov or calling 301-496-6061.  The winning ticket will be pulled by Anna Kournikova at the Washington Kastles World Tennis Team Tournament on July 23^rd.  Proceeds will benefit the NIH Charities.  Take a chance, make a difference and you might just win a hot new bike!

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Madame Tussauds Washington D.C.

Have you ever wanted to kiss George W. Bush? Give Hillary Clinton a big ole hug? Or simply see if you were taller than George Washington? Well now there's a place in Washington D.C. where you can do it all - Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. The premier wax attraction gives visitors an interactive, full-sensory experience; they will be able to touch, see and hear major historical events and celebrities in a way unlike any other Washington D.C. attraction. Located within walking distance of the National Mall and the White House, the attraction is located in the historic Woodies building with the entrance on the corner of 10th and F Streets.  The R&W will be offering discount tickets to the Wax Museum beginning in July.  Contact the R&W Activities Desk at 301-496-4600 for ticket information.

2008 Maryland Renaissance Festival

Live the Spirit and the Legend!  The Maryland Renaissance Festival returns to celebrate its 32^nd season.  The village will be overflowing with performers, craft shops, food, and games, all set in Sixteenth Century Tudor England.  You can experience 400 years of fun in a single day!  The festival is open nine weekends beginning August 23^rd through October 19^th and Labor Day Monday, September 1^st.  Hours are 10am to 7pm.  The Maryland Renaissance Festival is west of Annapolis in Crownsville, Maryland.  Tickets are $14.50 (reg. $18) for adults and $7.50 (reg. $8) for children ages 7-15.  Children under 7 are FREE.  Tickets should arrive in early August.  Purchase them today by calling the R&W Activities Desk at 301-496-4600 or stop by any R&W store.

Mark Your Calendar
For The Institute Relay

This year the Institute Relay will be held on Thursday, September 18^th beginning on the grounds in front of Bldg. 1.  It’s time to start gathering your team together so you can pick your team name and of course, start training.  Take the next two months to gather for jogs around the Bldg. 1 race loop or visit the fitness centers in Bldg. 31 and Rockledge for 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.  Get your sneakers ready for some action.  It’s going to be fun! 

Not Getting the Results You Want?
Try Personal Training

The NIH R&W Fitness Centers has just added two certified personal trainers to the team.  Please welcome Chad Raymond and Greg O’Hanlon.  They are here to help you make changes to your workout or to jump start your exercise routine.  IDEA, an international health and fitness organization released a statistic that found 75% of people who exercise are not getting the results they want.  Out of the 25% of people who are getting results, 90% of them are working with a Personal Trainer.  A personal trainer will develop new exercise programs, provide motivation, act as a personal coach and assist with injury prevention and recovery. Take control of your life and make an investment that will last a lifetime!  Visit our website http://www.recgov.org/fitness for bios with pictures of our trainers, pricing and the personal training request form. Trainers are available for sessions in Bldg. 31 301-496-8746 or the Rockledge Fitness Center 301-435-0038.

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Discover Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria

10 days,14 meals (8 buffet breakfasts, 6 dinners), includes round trip airfare from Washington,
hotel transfers, air taxes and fees/surcharges.

Price: $2,799 (double occupancy), $3,299 (single occupancy),  

$2,769 (triple occupancy) 

Departs: October 1, 2008

Trip Highlights: Your trip will begin in Bern, Switzerland in the Swiss countryside with a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens and more.  Next travel the shores of Lake Geneva to the medieval Chateau de Chillon followed by breathtaking views of the Alpine while riding the GoldenPass Panoramic Train from Montreux to Gstaad.  Then you are off to Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” where you will explore the hidden treasures of the city, the covered Chapel Bridge, the famous Water Tower, the Lion Monument and more.  You will then explore the charming lakeside towns and Alpine Villages from the mountain peaks of Bernese Oberland to the charming Interlaken, with a stop in Brienz, followed by a visit to the world-famous ski resort of Grindelwald.  Next travel the picturesque highways of Switzerland to the Austrian border and the Olympic city of Innsbruck where you will be lead on a tour highlighted by the popular thoroughfare, Maria Theresienstrasse, the Hofburg, and the “Golden Roof.”  You will then travel through the Austrian countryside to Salzburg, a city filled with beautiful gardens and wondrous architecture, and take a walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens (seen in the “Sound of Music”), the quaint Getreidegasse (the site of Mozart’s birthplace), among other highlights of this city, followed by an afternoon of leisure.  Your trip will conclude as fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein, and a visit to Weis Church before proceeding to Oberammergau for a tour of the village known for Passion Play, which is performed once every 10 years.

Offered by Collette Vacations, deposit due 5/1/2008

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Travel Anywhere with the
World Connect Program

Are you interested in an R&W scheduled trip but find it’s a bad date for you to travel?  Have you already traveled to the R&W destinations and want to try something new?  Well we can help!  The R&W is now a member of the Collette Vacations World Connect program.  Call Collette Vacations World Connect Program at 1-800-437-0235 and give them code U001-AX1-918 and mention the NIH Recreation & Welfare Association.  A representative will assist you with any trip you may be interested in.  They will offer you great itineraries, wonderful pricing and unique experiences at a variety of great destinations.  Now you have more options to help find the perfect trip…visit the R&W newsletter and website for planned trips or contact the World Connect program with the special access code to find more opportunities.  For additional information or assistance contact Julie Harris at the R&W harriju@ors.od.nih.gov.  It’s that easy!Don’t forget to check out the webinar program to learn about the R&W trips from your desk or home.

FREE Vision Screening

The R&W is offering a FREE Vision Screening conducted by the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington, DC.  Appointments are still available between 11:30am- 3pm in 5 minute intervals in Bldg. 31 Rm. 6C9 on July 8 for a Glaucoma Screening and July 10 from 11:30am-1pm for a Vision Acuity Screening.  Please note the puff test will NOT be used for the glaucoma screening. A visual field screening, that uses flickering vertical bars to measure your field of vision, will be used.  The screening takes less than a minute per eye, does not involve eye drops, and you can wear your own glasses or contacts.  To sign up for an appointment or if you need special accommodations contact Julie Harris at the R&W harriju@ors.od.nih.gov .  NIH employees and contractors are welcome.  Please bring your NIH ID with you to your appointment.  The Prevention of Blindness Society was founded in 1936 and screens preschoolers, children and adults, offers thousands of pairs of glasses annually to the poor and homeless, and operates (among many other things) the Macular Degeneration Network that assists those with Macular Degeneration reach community resources to help them live as independently as possible. 

Furnished Apartments

Divinity Rentals provides fully furnished apartments to government travelers in two of the most popular areas in DC; Capitol Hill and Dupont Circle.  Each property is within minutes walk to the DC METRO.   Choose from fully furnished studios and one bedroom apartments.  A weekly cleaning service and all furnishings are included so all you will need to bring is your toothbrush.  Divinity Rentals flexible options allow you to choose from short term monthly rentals to extended-stay yearly rentals. 

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TireVan, a mobile tire installation service in the Greater Washington DC Metro Area, is offering NIH employees an opportunity to enroll in a fantastic FREE program called the TireVan ADVANTAGE. By simply providing information about your car and a valid email address, you will receive the following benefits: 20% discount on installation, 30-day tire return guarantee, and access to many money saving free services such as:

Vehicle Maintenance Alert Service – Know about safety issues and repairs you may not have to pay for on your vehicle.

Terrific Email Reminders – State inspection reminder to help avoid an expensive ticket, tire tread reminder based on our estimation etc.

Proper inflation for your car – Do you know your car's manufacturer recommended psi level?

Sign up today at www.tirevan.com/AdvantageEnrollNow.aspx    and use Enrollment Code: ES461RA

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Create Gifts Through
 R&W Photo Processing

Don’t forget to use the R&W Photo Processing service to make great gift items such as plates, puzzles, mugs, mouse pads, and more for family and friends.  Have an old photo restored, an old wedding photo perhaps, for dear old grandma. You could even create greeting cards for special occasions such as baby announcements, anniversaries or holidays.    Bring a photo negative, digital media file or old photo to any R&W store and place your order.  Processing of special orders vary so please check with the store manager about delivery.

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Great Apartments Near NIH

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New Condos  in the DC Area!

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Don't Miss these Apartment & Townhome Opportunities:

In Rockville Near Metro

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Join The R&W LISTSERV

Are you interested in R&W programs but don’t always have time to read the newsletter or website? What about all the special the R&W offers in between print dates of the paper? Well now, the R&W will be able to email you right at your desk about upcoming events, R&W store specials, vendor discount programs, travel opportunities, special ticket offers, early bird offers and much more. Anyone is welcome to join including NIH employees, contractors, family members, and friends (and you don’t have to be a member of the R&W to be on the listserv email program). If you would like to join the listserv, visit https://list.nih.gov/archives/r_w_assoc_list-l.html . Just “join the list” with your name and email and the information will begin to flow. If you are having trouble adding your name to the list, email nihrw@ors.od.nih.gov  and we will assist you. We look forward to your participation. Please note, all new R&W members will

FYI....NIH or NOAA Promotional Gifts

Now you can order NIH or NOAA promotional gift items for your department meetings and conferences online at www.mygarb.com/nih . For special designs and quantity orders contact Homaira for catalogues and samples at hamidh@ors.od.nih.gov  or call 301-496-4585.

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