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Back to Work!

September 2010

September Calendar

NIH Institute Relay - A Challenge Worth Taking

On Your Mark, Get Set…Go!  It’s time for the 27th NIH Institute Challenge Relay.  The NIH Recreation and Welfare Association, members of the original NIH Health Angels and the Division of Amenities and Transportation Services of ORS, are excited to invite you to this year’s relay.  The rules are the same…the Relay consists of teams of five runners each whom run a ½ mile loop around Bldg.1.  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 females-three males or three females-two males).  The team with the fastest five runners will win the honor of having their names on the Allen Lewis NIH Memorial Trophy located at the Bldg. 31 Fitness Center.  Come out and join the fun!  The race will be held on Thursday, September 23rd in front of Bldg. 1, beginning at 11:30am.  So put on your thinking caps and get creative with your team name.  Examples from last year include: Running on Empty, Difficulty Breathing, Smells Like Gene Spirit, We’ve Got the Runs, and Pushing Our Gluteus to the Maximus.  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.  There is a $10 entry fee per team.  Group leaders please e-mail Kallie Wasserman at wassermankt@mail.nih.gov with your group leader, team name, and team participants.  Volunteers will be needed, please the R&W office at 301-496-6061 or email wassermankt@mail.nih.gov if you would like to help.


Wizards - On Sale Sept. 21st!

Tickets to see the Wizards will go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 21st. After a tumultuous season the Wizards have a new owner, the top draft pick and franchise cornerstone, John Wall, and enough talented youth who have the team reenergized and made fans hopeful for the years to come.  The R&W has two seats located in Section 417, Row D, Seats 14 & 15.  Premium games will include games against the Lakers, Celtics, Magic, Heat, Bulls, and Thunder. Ticket prices could not be finalized by press time but will be announced on the R&W ListServ.



Halloween Candy Needed for
Patient Trick-or-Treat Program

Each year the Recreation Therapy staff takes pediatric patients and children of the adult patients to the participating units in the Clinical Center for Trick-or-Treating.  This activity keeps the Halloween spirit alive and puts smiles on the children’s faces while they are here in the hospital.  NIH employees are encouraged to bring individually wrapped candy to the 1st Floor Playroom in Bldg. 10 by Monday, October 25th.  We will deliver the candy in time for the “spooktacular” event!




Cookies and Goodies Needed

Chili Festival – September 16th, 5:30 pm

Cookies and goodies are needed for the Clinical Center monthly party!  If you are interested in contributing some goodies for the party please deliver the items to the R&W office in Bldg. 31, Rm. B1W30 or the R&W in Bldg. 10, Rm. B1C06 on September 16th by noon.  Fran at our Rockledge R&W store will also accept goodies if it’s more convenient to drop off there.  Please deliver to Rockledge I, Rm. 4202 by the end of the day on Wed., September 15th


Final Orioles Group Game - Home Finale
October 3rd vs.
Detroit Tigers

The R&W’s last baseball group outing will take place on Sunday, October 3rd at 1:35pm as the Baltimore Orioles host the Detroit Tigers.  The Orioles have been playing some great baseball under new manager Buck Showalter, so Orioles fans should be optimistic for next season.  The Orioles will be holding a Fan Appreciation Day for this game.  Tickets are located in Sections 12 and 80 and are $10 each (reg. $25-$32).



 2010 R&W Seminar Series

Why a Roth IRA, Why Now? – September 7th – 12 – 1pm, Bldg. 31A Rm. 2 and September 16th 12pm – 1pm - Bldg. 10, Rm. 2-C116 - The rules have changed for 2010.  If you’re looking for info on Roth IRA conversion strategies including rules, changes taking effect this year, reasons to consider a Roth IRA conversion, and Roth conversions re-characterization, then you should attend this special Ameriprise Financial seminar presented by Brian Thoms, CFP®, CRPC®.  This informative seminar could help you cut through the clutter and decide if a Roth conversion is right for you, understand the value of balancing taxable with tax-free income in retirement, and take full advantage of all the benefits of a Roth conversion while avoiding common pitfalls.  Find out which factors to consider before choosing a Roth Conversion and see if this strategy can work for you!  RSVP to Alicia Burrell at 240-314-4339 or Alicia.k.burrell@ampf.com.

The Benefits of Asset Allocation and ROTH IRA's in Retirement Planning - September 23rd – 12pm – 1pm - Bldg. 31A Rm. 2 -Jason Driver (Fleet Street Financial) will describe the basis of what "Asset  Allocation" is.  Learn about the differences between various asset allocation strategies, what strategies are applicable to individual’s ages based on accepted principals, the impact of certain investment funds on your portfolio and retirement plan, and how each asset class (i.e. stocks, bonds,   and cash, as well as growth vs. value and international vs. domestic) work together. RSVP to Christina Frangou at christinaf@fleetstreetfinancial.com.

Managing the Risk of an Income Shortfall In Retirement - October 7th – 12pm – 1pm – Rockledge II Rm. 9100 - Whatever your vision of retirement, it requires a combination of planning and smart income, investment, and distribution strategies to achieve and sustain it.  During this seminar we will discuss three of the critical risks investors face when they begin taking distributions from the savings they have accumulated for retirement.  These risks include:  1) longevity risk, 2) inflation or purchasing power risk, and 3) sequence of returns risk (risk of early losses at the beginning of retirement).  After we define and examine these risks, the second half of the seminar will discuss several strategies to mitigate the risk of a shortfall of income in retirement.  The seminar will be given by Jeff Seitz, CRPC ® | First Vice President – Investments and Matthew Bosley, CFP® | Financial Advisor.  RSVP to Christine Mantich at 301-230-5776 or Christine_Mantich@ml.com.

Understanding Your Federal Employee Health Benefits - October 12th 12pm – 1pm – Bldg. 31A Rm. 2 - Open Season Enrollment is only one month away.  Open Season is the time for you to choose health, dental and vision insurance coverage for the next calendar year.  You also can choose whether to contribute to a health care flexible spending account and/or a dependent care flexible spending account.   In preparation for making your annual selections, take time to brush up on your knowledge of each component of your health benefits, including family eligibility, premiums, continuing coverage in retirement and more.  You might also want to evaluate other benefits available to you that are not a part of the upcoming Open Season; for instance, your options within the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP).  RSVP to Sharon of First Command Financial at 703-418-9360.

Lessons Learned: Actions You Can Take after the Great Recession - October 19th – 12pm – 1pm – Bldg. 10 Rm. 2-C116 - During this complimentary seminar, you’ll learn ways to: find investing opportunities in today’s markets, keep emotions from affecting your financial decisions, and get back on track toward reaching your financial goals.  Space is limited.  RSVP to Crystal Rivers at 240-314-4363 or crystal.d.rivers@ampf.com. 

Turning your Savings into a Retirement Paycheck – October 28th – 12pm – 1pm - Bldg. 31A Rm. 2 - Most Americans work over 90,000 hours during their lives so it is important to spend some time on the retirement planning process.  This seminar provides a very straightforward and graphic approach to explaining retirement plan distribution options, the fundamentals of investing when approaching retirement, and some strategies to help one efficiently turn their retirement savings into an income stream for the rest of their life.  The seminar will be given by Jeff Seitz, CRPC ® | First Vice President –Investments and Matthew Bosley, CFP® | Wealth Management Advisor.  Please RSVP to Christine Mantich at 301-230-5766 or Christine_Mantich@ml.com.

Planning Your Retirement Lifestyle – Nov. 4th - 12pm – 1pm – Rockledge II Rm. 9100This seminar focuses on the process of constructing a financial plan to help one meet their long term goals. The seminar reviews concepts such as picturing retirement, planning retirement income, managing the transition to retirement, and the importance of choosing an investment strategy.  The seminar will be given by Jeff Seitz, CRPC ® | First Vice President – Investments and Matthew Bosley, CFP® | Financial Advisor.  RSVP to Christine Mantich at 301-230-5776 or Christine_Mantich@ml.com.

Sign Language Interpreters will be provided for all seminars on this page.  Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact Kallie Wasserman 301-496-6061 or wassermankt@mail.nih.gov and/or the Federal Relay 1-800-877-8339 5 days in advance.

Mobile Mammography Screenings At NIH

The George Washington Breast Cancer Center will be visiting NIH for our 2010 Spring Mammography Screening.  All NIH employees, their families, contractors, visiting scientists and others associated with NIH are eligible to participate. 

The screening dates are as follows:

Bldg. 45 (Front of Building) Sept. 28
Neuroscience Center (Behind 6001Executive) Oct. 7
Rockledge (Visitor Parking behind RKL One) Nov. 23
Neuroscience Center (Behind 6001Executive) Dec. 14
Bldg. 45 (Front of Building) Dec. 20

          
The van will be on-site from 9:30am - 3:45pm taking prescheduled appointments.  Reservations can be made no more than 2 months prior of screening date.  Each screening is conducted by a female technologist, and a board certified radiologist specializing in mammography will interpret the films.  Appointments should take approximately 20 minutes.  Most insurance companies will cover the cost (approx $350) of the screening.  To see if your insurance is accepted or to make an appointment, call 202-741-3252 and leave a message with your name and phone number.  The GWU Breast Care Center will call you back and schedule your appointment.

 Who is Eligible?

Any woman IS eligible if she meets the following:

  • She is age 40 or older

  • She is not pregnant

  • She does not have breast implants                     

  • She does not have any prior history of breast problems

  • She is not having symptoms such as a lump in either breast or unusual breast pain

  • She has not had a mammogram within the last 12 months

Individuals with disabilities who need Sign Language Interpreters and/or reasonable accommodation to participate in this screening should contact Kallie Wasserman at the R&W, 301-496-6061 and/or the Federal Relay 1-800-877-8339 or email wassermankt@mail.nih.gov.  Requests should be made at least 10 days in advance of the appointment.  For more information about mammography, breast cancer, or other types of cancer call the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER or see www.nci.nih.gov.

 NIH Ski Club Trip to Poland and Slovakia

The NIH R&W Ski Club invites you to take in the sights and hit the slopes during their Poland and Slovakia Ski Adventure February 18th – March 5th.  Enjoy days of skiing in Kasprowy Wierch, Male Ciche, and Jurgow in Poland and Tatranska Lomnica and Jansa in Slovakia as well as sightseeing in Warsaw, Krakow, Bratislava and other optional day tours during your trip.  Throughout the trip you will stay in elegant hotels such as Hotel Mercure Fryderyk Chopin, Hotel Belvedere, Hotel Kossak and Best Western Antares.  There is an optional extension to Budapest, Hungary for five nights, March 5-10, 2010.  You’ll stay at the Mercure Korona Hotel, tour the city of Bratislava and Budapest, enjoy 3 days of leisure and enjoy a farewell dinner with a Gypsy Folklore show.  The Poland/Slovakia Ski Adventure is $3,106 per person and $3,432 per person for those opting to do the Budapest extension.  All air and ground transportation is included.  Contact Bob Bingaman at bcbingaman@comcast.net or call 301-829-2079 for additional information.



 

The NIH R&W now offers a
Supplemental Group Disability Program
 to all employees working at
NIH, NOAA & HHS  

 

Disability options under your current benefits are limited to annual leave and disability retirement.  


There are distinct gaps in your federal benefits that can threaten your TSP due to a loss of income.  If you are unable to work due to an illness or injury, your options begin with your leave, and, if you qualify disability retirement.  While these benefits can offer you a base of coverage they often times fall well short.

 

The R&W’s supplemental disability program can help close those gaps in your benefit programs.  Our program, underwritten by Met Life, offers guaranteed acceptance and low group rates.  Highlights include:

·         Three plan options to meet everyone’s needs.

·         Return to work services.

·         Vocational and Rehabilitative training.

To learn more about this valuable insurance program, contact fedADVANTAGE at 1-866-973-6868 or ltd@fedadvantage.com.


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The Power of Mindfulness In Reducing Stress
Training Begins September 17th

Registration has begun for fall Mindfulness & Stress Reduction class; an R&W sponsored activity. The course includes guided instructions in mindfulness meditation, gentle stretching and mindful movements, group dialogue, and development of a home practice.  The course is influenced by the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program offered by Dr. Jon Kabat Zinn for over 25 years at UMASS-Center for Mindfulness and includes influences from other master teachers such as Thich Nhat Hanh, Jack Kornfield, and Tara Brach.  This nine sessions class, including a "Mindful Day,” the class is held in Bldg. 10 CRC, Rm. 4-3330 on the NIH Bethesda campus. 

Fri. 9/17

Fri. 9/24

Wed. 9/29

Fri. 10/8

Fri. 10/15

Fri. 10/22

Sat. 10/30

Fri. 11/5

Fri. 11/12

 

The cost is $250 per person.  New attendees are not accepted after the first class.  The class instructor Rezvan Ameli, Ph.D. (NIMH) volunteers her services.  For more info or to apply contact Rezvan Ameli, Ph.D. amelir@mail.nih.gov To register, contact Kallie Wasserman at 301-496-6061.



 

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Books Are Fun Book Fair Returns to Bldg. 31

Books Are Fun will be holding a book fair in the Bldg. 31A Lobby from 9am – 2pm, Tuesday, September 14th to Thursday, September 16th.  Come to the Book Fair and shop in the convenience of your workplace.  Save up to 70% off retail prices on an incredible selection of books for all interests and ages, as well as fine gift items.  Choose from a large selection of sports, educational and children’s books. 


Washington Capitals 2010-11 Tickets

Hey Caps fans, the start of the 2010-11 NHL season is on the horizon and not only will the R&W have tickets to every home game, we will have even more tickets this year.  Last year’s season ended earlier than anyone could have imagined, after the amazing season the team had, but with the team’s core unit in tact the Caps are poised to make another run this season for Lord Stanley’s Cup.  The R&W has tickets located in Section 409, Row A, Seats 1-4 and Section 409, Row O, Seats 9-10. Tickets are $40 per seat (reg. $50-$95) except games versus the Pittsburgh Penguins which are $70 (reg. $95) and the Chicago Blackhawks which are $50 (reg. $95).  Tickets will go on sale outside the Bldg. 31 R&W store on Tuesday, September 14th You may buy one set of tickets the first time through the line.  After the initial line ends you may come back through again to purchase additional tickets.  Arrive early to get in line if you have a particular game in mind.  Tickets to Opening Night on Saturday, October 9th vs. the NJ Devils will be sold via email auction.  If you are interested in participating in the auction please contact David at nihrw@mail.nih.gov.

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2010 Maryland Renaissance Festival

Hear Ye Hear Ye! The Maryland Renaissance Festival returns to celebrate its 34th season.  Live the Spirit and the Legend!  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!  In addition to everyone’s returning favorites, this year’s festival will also include weekends focused on all things Magic (9/4 - 9/6), Scottish (9/11 & 9/12), Irish (9/18 & 9/19), Pirate (9/25 & 9/26), Celtic (10/2 & 10/3), Oktoberfest (10/9 & 10/10), and Chivalrous (10/23 & 10/24).  The festival is open nine weekends, August 28th through October 24th and Labor Day Monday, September 6th.  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.



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NIH Community Chorus Seeks Experienced Accompanist

The NIH Community Orchestra and East Avenue Ensemble are seeking an experienced accompanist for a possible paid position.  Improvisation skills are a plus.  Contact Bob Johnson at 301-654-3380 or wrjohnson@aol.com for details and rehearsal schedule.

13th Annual Bethesda Row Arts Festival
Shopping, Music, Food and More!

You are invited to join us on Saturday, October 16th from 11am – 6pm and Sunday, October 17th from 11am – 5pm for a wonderful fall weekend of shopping, food, music and more!  Each October, the streets of Bethesda Row are transformed into an outdoor art gallery of spectacular fine arts and crafts. This year many of the world's finest arts and crafts will be presented.  The Festival, underwritten by Federal Realty Investment Trust, features the work of 180 leading artists and crafters from the Mid-Atlantic and around the country.  On display will be the finest in: ceramics, drawings, fabrics, glass, graphics, jewelry, metalwork, paintings, pastels, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood and mixed media.  The Festival has been recognized as one of the top 200 fine art shows in the United States by Sunshine Artist magazine, and the event will benefit the NIH Charities.  Festival activities will include an Art Sale benefitting the Charities, a Poster Sale, 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. The festival is an easy walk from the Bethesda Metro station and 15 minutes from downtown Metrorail stops.  Numerous free parking garages (#49 and #57) are conveniently located.  For more info, visit www.bethesdarowarts.org.  We hope to see you there!



Infant Mortality 5K Run/Walk/Roll

The Infant Mortality 5K will begin at 11am on Thursday, September 16th in front of Bldg. 1 on the NIH campus.  Infant Mortality is one of the most important indicators of the health of a nation.  According to a National Center for Health Statistics data brief issued in 2008, the United States ranked 29th in the world in infant mortality.  Medical research, public health outreach, and social services have helped the overall U.S. infant mortality rate to decline during the 20th century.  In spite of this general decline, infant mortality rates for African American, Puerto Rican, and American Indian/Alaskan Native infants remain above the U.S. average of 6.7 per 1,000 live births.  The NIH is committed to conducting and supporting research that reduces and ultimately eliminates the high infant mortality rate, and the disparate rates that impact communities of color.  The NICHD invites all U.S. Department of Health and Human Services staff to come to the NIH main campus for this first-ever 5K run/walk/roll to raise awareness about infant mortality during September, which is National infant Mortality Awareness Month. Participants can come learn about infant mortality, current research and issues, and the agenda for future research efforts to further reduce infant mortality in the United States.  For more info about the race, how to register, the day’s agenda, and a course map, visit http://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/meetings/2010/091610.cfm

This event is co-sponsored by: the Division of Special Populations (DSP), NICHD; Baltimore City Healthy Start; DHHS Office of Minority Health; First Candle; National Healthy Start; NIH Office of Research Services; and the NIH Recreation & Welfare Association (R&W).

 



Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3

The toys are back in town!  Disney on Ice presents Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 3!  The summer's biggest hit movie, Toy Story 3, and memorable moments from Toy Story and Toy Story 2, are hitting the ice in this sensational live production at the Patriot Center.  Be right on the sidelines of this live, fast-paced adventure as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Rex and the whole gang are introduced to Lots-O'-Huggin Bear, Stretch and the unusual menagerie of Sunnyside Day Care toys and rambunctious kids.  Then, root them on as the gang employs their unique toy ingenuity to carry out their mission to get back to Andy's house, resulting in a well-meaning reprogramming that turns Buzz into a Spanish speaking, smooth talking Don Juan.  And in true Toy Story form, see Buzz battle it out with the Evil Emperor Zurg; Woody, Jessie and the ever-loyal Bullseye on the set of Woody's Round-Up; and the comedic antics of Slinky Dog, Hamm, Barbie and everybody's favorite spuds, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, and more.  Rediscover the heroic action, humor, and friendship of Toy Story as family entertainment is taken to infinity and beyond.  The R&W has tickets to see this show at the Patriot Center in October.  See page 19 for more details and order your tickets today at any R&W store or by calling the R&W Activities Desk at 301-496-4600.



 

2010 NIH Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Kickoff

Join us Thursday, October 7th, rain or shine, from 10am to 12pm under tents in the quad between Buildings 31C and 33.  Plans include guest speakers, a charity expo and great food.  The CFC is the annual fundraising drive conducted by employees in the Federal workplace.  Come to the 2010 NIH CFC Kickoff and learn about charitable organizations you can support through the CFC.


NIH Health & Wellness Expo

The inaugural NIH Health and Wellness Expo - Fall Fitness Festival will be held on September 8th in Building 45 (Natcher Conference Center) from 11am – 4pm.  The Health and Wellness Expo will feature free exercise classes, fitness demonstrations, health screenings, speakers, healthy product vendors, and health information booths.  This event is provided by the NIH Health and Wellness Council in partnership with the Office of Research Services, Division of Amenities and Transportation Services (ORS/DATS), and the NIH Recreation and Welfare Association (R&W) Fitness Program.  For more information or to register for health screenings and fitness assessments, please visit: http://dats.ors.od.nih.gov/wellness/expo2010.htm.



NIH License Plates

Are you proud to work here at the National Institutes of Health?  If so, then show it with personalized license plates.  The R&W has NIH organizational license plates for Maryland residents.  Plates are $15 and are MVA Non-logo NIH plates.  There is an additional $5 service fee payable to the R&W.  It’s easy to order, just fill out an application at the R&W Activities Desk in Bldg. 31, show your NIH ID and R&W membership, and drop off two checks (one payable to the MVA for $15 and another payable to the R&W for $5).  Plates take 2-8 weeks to receive.  The MVA will send them directly to you.  For more information about this program call 301-496-4600 or email nihrw@mail.nih.gov.  We will inter-office mail you the application.



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AlertNIH

With recent events that have taken place, NIH feels it is necessary to have a way to communicate with all of its employees and contract employees very rapidly.  AlertNIH gives NIH the ability to broadcast messages to all employees or selected audiences more efficiently than mass communication methods already in place.  Alerts can be received on voice or text devices.  For more info pickup a pamphlet at any R&W store or visit http://alert.nih.gov.

 The NIH Farmers Market Is Back

The NIH Farmers Market continues, every Tuesday through October, on the Bldg. 31A Patio.  Make sure to stop by and purchase fresh produce, from Licking Creek Bend Farm (Needmore, PA), as they come in season.  Also choose from a variety of delicious breads from Upper Crust Bakery (Colesville, MD).  Upper Crust Bakery, which does not use additives or preservatives, is known for their European crusty breads and has been a wonderful addition to the Farmers Market.



Back to School Bake Sale Benefitting the FOCC

There will be a Back to School Bake Sale on Friday, Sept. 24th in front of the 2nd floor Cafeteria in Bldg. 10 from 10am to 1:30pm to fund the Friends of the Clinical Center,   www.FOCCcharity.org.  Those interested in helping and donating baked items for the bake sale please contact Gaynell M. Amaya, 1NW-Inpatient Pediatrics, amayag@cc.nih.gov, 301-451-0345.  All baked items need to be wrapped separately and labeled.  Donated baked goods should be taken to 1NW in Bldg. 10 by 9am on Sept. 24th.  






 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 Monday & Friday at NIH in Bldg. 31 Rm. B4BN09 (near the NIH Fitness Center).  The meetings are free and confidential.  For more info contact the EAP at 301-496-3164.


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Back To Bethesda - Car Show and Family Day

Car owners…rev your engines!  Come see the area’s finest display of custom, classic, antique and modified cars, trucks and motorcycles.  While you’re checking out all the cool vehicles be sure to visit the vendors and celebrity judges, enter into the 50/50 raffle and enjoy kids games and family entertainment!  Join us on Saturday, October 2nd from 11am-4pm at Chevy Chase Acura/Nissan, 7725 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD.  This great event benefits the Children’s Inn at NIH which is a private, non-profit, family-centered residence for pediatric outpatients at NIH.  The Children’s Inn at the NIH is a place like home for sick children and their families.  Children come from around the world to stay together with their families in a healing environment while receiving groundbreaking treatments at the NIH. To learn more about this special fundraiser visit www.backtobethesda.org


    



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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 be placed on the List serv.