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NEWSLETTER
NIH's Nationally Awarded 
Employee Service
and Health Promotion 
Organization  
June 2009

 

R&W Store Inventory Closings

Please Note, the R&W annual inventory is on June 29th and 30th.  Gift shops in Bldg. 10, NOAA and Rockledge will be closed at 1:00pm on Monday, June 29th and shops in the CRC, Bldg. 31 and EPS will be closed on the morning of Tuesday, June 30th.  We hope to be open by 1:00pm. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.

R&W Group Night is June 25th  
 Boston Red Sox vs. Washington Nationals

The R&W has a limited quantity of tickets to see the Washington Nationals host the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, June 25th at 7:05pm at Nationals Park.  The tickets are located in Section 234L and cost $18 (reg. $20).  Limit 4 per person.

Life is A Carnival
 At the Camp Fantastic BBQ

Life is a carnival!  Join us Tuesday, June 16th on the Bldg. 31 patio from 11:30-1:30pm as we host the Annual Camp Fantastic BBQ celebration.  The afternoon will be filled with great food from High Point Farm, live music from Street Life, a duel by the Knights of Medieval Times, carnival games, and more!  While enjoying your Open Pit BBQ, make sure you take time to get a caricature portrait and play the games (ring toss, bean bag throw, etc.) for some great prizes! In between activities this year you will be able to visit with some of the R&W website sponsors at our mini-vendor fair.  Check out the programs offered by the NIHFCU, visit with the Knights of Medieval Times, and take a picture with a celebrity from Madame Tussauds Wax Museum! BBQ tickets are $9.00 and include choice of 2 sandwiches (Pulled Pork BBQ, Pulled Chicken BBQ, or a Hot Dog), side items (coleslaw and potato chips), ice cream, and a drink.  Purchase food tickets at any R&W store or onsite at the BBQ.  We will also be holding a raffle to help support the Special Love/Camp Fantastic program.  Tickets are 2 for $5, 5 for $10 and 12 for $20.  Prizes include Wizards tickets and dinner, weekend getaway to Gettysburg, dinner for two at Outback, attraction tickets and more.  You do not need to be present to win.  Purchase your tickets at any R&W store or on site at the BBQ.  All raffle proceeds will be given to Camp Fantastic.  It costs $600 to send a child with cancer to Camp Fantastic for a week.  Help us send 10 children to camp.  Purchase raffle tickets today and make a difference in a child’s life!  Also see page 17 for information on how you can be a phantom camper.

 Salutaris Presents it’s
Annual Noons in June

Salutaris, the NIH Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Employees’ Forum once again recognize Gay Pride Month with their speaker series: “Noons in June: Honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion.”  Salutaris and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management present: Addressing Health Disparities in GLBT Populations.   Dr. Deborah Bowen, Boston University, Dr. Jesus Ramirez-Valles, University of Chicago, and Dr. Ronald D. Stall, University of Pittsburg will be the guest speakers.  This event will take place on Wednesday, June 17th from 12-1pm in the Lister Hill Center, Bldg. 38A, Lister Hill Auditorium.  Additional “Noons in June” events include: Community Practitioners Health Panel on Wednesday, June 10th from 12-1pm and Legal and Political Changes Affecting the GLBT Communities on Wednesday, June 24th from 12-1pm.  Locations for both of these engagements have not been determined. For more info on Noons in June events visit http://www.recgov.com/salutaris/events/NoonsinJune.

 Legg Mason Tennis Classic

If you LOVE tennis and feel strongly that every child should have the opportunity to benefit from the added educational and athletic participation then volunteer for the Legg Mason Tennis Classic held August 1st – August 9th!  Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Washington Tennis and Education Foundation (WTEF); who, since 1955 have strived to: keep children off city streets and engaged in productive activities that instill self-pride and discipline; provide opportunities for children to improve their academic performance and help them make choices that enrich rather than endanger their lives, and provide opportunities for talented athletes to develop their tennis skills so that they can obtain college scholarships.  Contact Alexandra Manolatos, 301-402-4116 for more info or visit www.leggmasontennisclassic.com.

 Interstate Moving and Storage

In 1943 and with humble beginnings, Arthur E. Morrissette, Sr. set out to make a difference in the moving and storage of household goods.  Since then, Interstate Moving and Storage has grown to a multi-million operation – providing Top Hat Service for packing, loading, delivery, and household set-up.    Interstate is a three-generation, family-owned business started in the Washington Area.  Apartment to condo moves, homes to office moves, or museums to manufacturing plants, Interstate Moving and Storage is uniquely qualified to handle your local move across town, and long distance or International move.  Our In-Transit Visibility Tracking Systems help us monitor the location of your possessions at all times.  Interstate’s immense storage facilities provide around the clock care and security for your household goods.  Our customer’s goods are stored in individual, storage vaults for maximum protection and tracking.  After nearly six decades, the hallmarks of the company remain the same: quality service, innovation, and training.  Contact Ed Frye at EDF@invan.com or 703 861-0435. 

2nd Annual "A Taste of the Caribbean"

The Caribbean Association of NIH (CANIH), and the NIH/NOAA R&W invite you to join us on Thursday, June 18th on the Bldg. 31 patio from 11:30am - 2pm for the 2nd Annual “A Taste of the Caribbean” in observance of Caribbean American Heritage Month.  Popular Caribbean dishes and desserts including curry and jerk chicken, ox-tail, rice and peas, etc. will be available from local vendors.  Lunch will be $5 - $7.  So please come out and join us for a fun day filled with Caribbean music, food, and entertainment.  For more info about this event and/or joining CANIH, please contact Chris Jones at jonesch@mail.nih.gov or 301-496-9692.

Mobile Mammography Screening
At NIH  

The George Washington Breast Cancer Center will be visiting NIH for our 2009 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:
Neuroscience Center (Behind 6001Executive)  - June 4
Bldg. 45 (Front of Building)  - June 18
Rockledge (Visitor Parking behind RKL One)  - June 23
Bldg. 10 (Lot 10H)  -  Aug. 11

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 35 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.
 


R&W Seminar Series

Real Estate Education You Can Act On - June 4th 12-1pm Rockledge II Rm. 9112 - Want to stay ahead of the Real Estate market instead of reacting to it? The Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., brings action-orientated real estate information to life in this dynamic Lunch & Learn Workshop.  It is our business to stay current on the very latest and most relevant real estate trends and keep our clients updated. This Seminar Empowers You to: Identify the Right Time to Buy, Learn How to Sell Your Home Fast & For Top Dollar (it may be easier than you think), Discover New Tax Benefits available through the Stimulus Package, and Receive Important Financing Information.  We bring the most sought-after tips in the country.  We’re ranked #1 Team in Maryland, #2 Team in the Country.  Our seminars are interactive, so ask questions---and get real answers.  Plus, enter to win FREE Oriole’s Tickets behind home plate.  RSVP to Creig Northrop 410-531-0321.

Home Buying 101 - How to take Advantage of this Market – June 18th 12-1pm Bldg. 31 Rm.6C7 - Interest rates are at historic lows, the housing inventory is up, and buyers can get up to $8,000 in tax breaks!   Today's complex housing market is changing everyday.   We invite you to join Monica Sharma and Paul Harsanyi of the Arete Group for a real estate seminar focusing on how to take advantage of this market. We will concentrate on how to purchase a foreclosure or short sale, first time homebuyer and down payment assistance programs available, refi options available to homeowners, and what the new stimulus package means for you in regards to real estate. Moreover, we will discuss our incentive programs available for NIH employees providing cash back to home buyers and sellers.  RSVP to aretegroup@gmail.com.

Planning Your Retirement Paycheck – June 23rd 12-1pm Bldg. 10 2C116 - There’s never been a better time to start putting time on your side.  During this complimentary seminar we'll explore issues like everything you need to know about retirement plan distributions, financing the retirement lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of, how to provide a stream of income during retirement, how to take advantage of tax-free retirement income, how your expenses will change in retirement, and how to increase your income and reduce your taxes.  Join Brian Thoms from Ameriprise Financial on June 23rd for this free informational seminar.  Please RSVP to Lauren Jaber at lauren.s.jaber@ampf.com.  

Debt on a Diet – July 16th 12-1pm Bldg. 31 Rm. 6C7 and August 4th 12-1pm Bldg. 10 Rm. 2C116 - Finally get your personal finances in order.  Attend “Debt on a Diet,” on Thursday, July 16 from noon to 1 p.m. in Building 31, 6C7, and learn important ways to manage your money.  Sponsored by NIH Federal Credit Union, this free program will teach attendees the true cost of credit; how to implement a plan to pay off debt faster; how to formulate a budget with a “Step Down” process; and ways to implement a savings plan.  You will also learn other techniques to establish a strong financial foundation for you and your family.  Please RSVP to mcruz1@nihfcu.org.

 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.

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34th NOAA Fish Fry

If you have never been to the NOAA Fish Fry you are really missing out!  Do you love seafood, live music, and a great atmosphere?  If so, you will want to get your ticket now!  The 34th Annual NOAA Fish Fry is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th 2009 from 6 - 9pm at the Herbert C. Hoover Main Commerce Building on 14th St. and Constitution Avenue.  The event promotes public understanding of aquaculture and sustainable marine fisheries.  The event is held in the Commerce cafeteria, courtyards, and the National Aquarium.  The menu includes a wide variety of creatively prepared fish, crab, grilled salmon, shrimp as well as side dishes, beer, wine and so much more.  Tickets for this fabulous event are $30 for adults and $10 for children (purchased in advance).  On site sale prices may be higher (if there are any tickets left).  Tickets for this event often sell out so order your tickets now!  Tickets can be purchased by phone with a credit card through the R&W at 301-496-6061. 

A Day Out On the Course
Makes a Great Fathers Day Gift

Play More, Pay Less!  Purchasing the Tee Time Golf Pass gives you the gift of 450 courses in the Mid-Atlantic States.  Dozens of courses offer discounts within an easy ride of the Beltway, including courses like Red Gate, Blue Mash, Maryland National, Musket Ridge, Cross Creek, Raspberry Falls, Fairfax National, Reston National, and more.  With the Tee Time Golf Pass you can save $10-$40 each time you tee it up while enjoying more courses then ever before.  To purchase call the R&W Activities Desk at 301-496-4600 or stop by any R&W store. 

Radio City Music Hall
Christmas Spectacular in NY

Summer hasn’t hit us yet but it’s time to think Christmas in New York style!  Join us for an extraordinary experience that will redefine "Spectacular" from the moment you enter the doors!  New York at Christmas!  Bursting through the doors of Radio City Music Hall, the Rockettes take audiences on a thrilling tour of Manhattan at the height of the holiday season. Celebrate this special holiday tradition with the Rockettes.  Tickets are $168.99 and are available for the November 21st or December 12th shows.  Price includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation to NYC, Orchestra/First Mezzanine tickets to see the Christmas Spectacular Show, time for shopping, dining and site seeing, and local pick-up and drop off. Morning pick-ups include Alexandria Van Dorn Metro, Grosvenor Metro & Columbia, MD Brokenland Parkway Park and Ride Lot (West Lot).  To purchase tickets call the Activities Desk at 301-496-4600.  Don’t wait, these tickets will go fast!

Camp Fantastic – Special Love, Inc.

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
$150 sends a child to camp for the weekend
$300 sends a family to camp for the weekend
$600 sends a child to camp for the week

Donations are tax deductible.  Make checks payable to the R&W Foundation and send to R&W, Bldg. 31 Rm. B1W30.  Together we can make a difference in the life of a child with cancer.

 Save BIG On Your Next Car
Using Carperks!

Carperks has an online inventory of 2.8 million pre-owned cars, a bigger selection than AOL autos or eBay motors!  Their network of 5,000+ dealers has agreed to sell you vehicles at least $100-$500 below their best internet price. This deal is not available to the general public.  Buy from a Carperks Platinum Dealership and get a free $250 gift card to Best Buy, Home Depot or Sears! www.carperks.net/recgov  

Dutch Wonderland, a Kingdom for Kids

Do you remember your first taste of cotton candy, your first water ride, the first time you screamed on a roller coaster—then laughed when it was over?  These are Dutch Wonderland firsts!  With over 30 kid-friendly rides, including coasters, water-play, miniature golf, and live entertainment, Dutch Wonderland provides many of the first and most memorable moments of childhood.  Presiding over it all are walk-around, huggable best friends Duke the Dragon, The Princess of Dutch Wonderland, and The Dutch Wonderland Knight.  Right next door, experience the challenge and fun of 18 holes of miniature golf at Wonderland Mini-Golf!  Whether you're an amateur or an expert on the greens, the whole family will be sure to enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae at Par 3 Café afterwards!  New in 2009 is a high-dive show called A Dragon's Tale, an open-dive session where guests meet the divers; and a new spinning ride, The Twister. A Dragon's Tale is a new high-dive show exclusive to Dutch Wonderland. The show features the adventures of Queen Gwinneth and Puff, her pet dragon. The two must defend their kingdom from an evil wizard and his knights. Guests also will have the opportunity to watch the high divers in an Open Dive session, watch the divers practice and prepare for the amazing acrobatic shows that are performed in the aqua theatre daily. They can speak directly to the divers and ask questions about the shows, the stadium or diving in general. The Twister, a circular-motion ride designed for the entire family. The 20-seat ride spins guests horizontally, and then starts fluctuating in a wavelike manner. The ride will be located near the Crazy Plane and The Double Splash Flume.

Tribute to Woodstock’s 40th Anniversary

On Thursday, August 13th the concert experience that defined an era is coming to life at Strathmore!  Top notch artists such as Eddie from Ohio, Bill Kirchen, Patty Reese, Margot  MacDonald, Naked Blue, Marcy Marxer and more will be performing the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Joe Cocker, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, The Who, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and others.  The R&W has Orchestra tickets, Rows H – L, to this special occasion for $20.  To purchase these tickets please call the Activities Desk at 301-496-4600 or go to any R&W store.

Food Drive to Benefit
The Children’s Inn at NIH

The NIH Academy is sponsoring a campus wide food drive to benefit families staying in the Children's Inn.  Many families come to NIH during the summer, when many children are out of school.  Help us make their stay more comfortable and affordable.  Drop off canned or boxed foods in designated food drive boxes between Monday, June 1st and Monday, June 15th.  Requested items include: white rice, canned vegetables and soups, healthy snack size items, single serving size cereals, fruit cups, juice boxes, bottled water and cooking spices (especially international spices).  In addition, donated gift cards of $25 or more from any grocery store are welcome and can be dropped off at any R&W store.  This enables families to select food items of their choice.  Food drive boxes are located near the R&W stores in, or the entrances of, the following locations: Bldg. 2, Bldg. 4, Bldg. 10 (North Entrance, South Entrance, B1 Cafeteria, and 2nd Floor Cafeteria), Bldg. 31 (Cafeteria and parking lot), Bldg. 35, Bldg. 40, Bldg. 49, and Bldg. 50 

Broadway Inbound

Book your New York City Broadway Getaway package through your recreation association web site!  Purchase discounted Broadway theatre tickets, hotel accommodations, attractions, and more.  Go to www.recgov.org, choose NIH and click the “Broadway Getaways” banner ad on our homepage.  This site allows you to customize your trip, giving you choice and flexibility to plan a New York City vacation just the way you want 

 Salt River Lobster Returns to NIH

Salt River Lobster, having served the Montgomery County area for over twenty-five years, is returning to NIH.  Visit them on the NIH campus in the overflow parking lot (Lot 41), at the south end of campus, every Thursday from 9am -3pm.  Salt River Lobster offers a wide selection of quality seafood such as sword, tuna, salmon, halibut, flounder, cod, shrimp, shellfish, scallops, smoked products, and their signature item live Maine Lobster.  Stop by and browse or order online (Tuesday deadline), at www.saltriverlobster.com.  Be sure to sign up for their e-mail list to learn about upcoming special events.   It's great to have them back. 

Jersey Boys at the National Theatre

Discover the secret of a 40-year friendship.  Four blue-collar kids, working their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom, become one of the greatest successes in pop music history.  They wrote their own songs, invented their own sound and sold 175 million records worldwide, all before they were thirty!  The 2006 Tony® Award-winning best musical takes you up the charts, across the country and behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.  Experience electrifying performances of the hits that took these guys all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "Oh What a Night," "Can't Take My Eyes off You" and many more.  The R&W has Orchestra tickets to the 7:30pm performance on Thursday, November 5th at the National Theatre.  See page 23 for ticket prices.

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The NIH Farmers Market Is Back

Starting on Tuesday, June 2nd, the market will resume, from 10:30am - 1:30pm on the Bldg. 31 patio.  Licking Creek Bend Farm, from Needmore, PA, will start, featuring sorrel greens, turnips, scallions, garlic, cherries, arugula, spinach and early squash.  More produce will be brought in as the season moves on.  The farm, started in 1972 as a diaspora kibbutz, was one of the original farms that participated in the market and is expected to be joined by other vendors as we move into the fall.  Licking Creek emphasizes sustainably-grown produce sold at affordable prices!  They are certified to accept WIC and Food Stamps.  They have been selling at a Saturday morning market in Adams Morgan since 1974.  The farm is certified through a sustainable "farmer-to-farmer" certification program at Wilson College in Chambersburgh, PA.  The national program uses the "National Organic Standards Act" as its growing criteria.  Michael Tabor, the farm's owner, is a strong advocate for healthier, locally-grown food in public schools.  Licking Creek does not provide new plastic bags so please remember to bring recycled or cloth bags.  Come and show your support.  Hope to see you weekly for your fruit and veggies.  There will be no market on June 16th.

The R&W Sells Tickets to Sesame Place

Wet or dry, spontaneous or rehearsed, Sesame Place delivers thrills and memories all season long.  Treat the kids to Elmo's World, dance with your Sesame Street favorites at the Rock Around the Block Parade, or splash away the day in over a dozen water rides.  Choose your cheer and watch the wonders of Sesame Place light up your child's face.  New in 2009, The Count’s Splash Castle, a multi-level interactive water-play attraction that will stimulate imagination and provide exciting hands on entertainment for the entire family to enjoy.  The attraction will feature over ninety play elements including a one-thousand gallon 8ft tipping bucket, multiple water slides, valves, levers, water curtains, bridges, hydro blasters, bubbler jets, bongos, hose jets, water wheels and much more.  Sesame Place is the nation's only theme park based entirely on Sesame Street.  Sesame Place, located 30 minutes north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes south of New York City, opens Saturday, May 2nd.  Save over $7 off your admission when you buy tickets from the R&W.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Tickets Now Sold at R&W

Travel through the mists of time to a forgotten age and tale of devotion, courage, and love.  Beginning in April the R&W will be offering tickets to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament at Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover, MD.  Don’t miss the pageantry, romance, and excitement of the new show at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, North America’s most popular dinner attraction.  Purchase discounted tickets at any R&W store today.  Once you have received your ticket it is recommended you call ahead to the Medieval Times box office to reserve your show and time. Attempting to go to the box office just before the show, with out reserving your date and time, is not recommended.  For more info call the R&W Activities Desk at 301-496-4600. 

What Is the R&W?

The NIH Recreation and Welfare (R&W) Association is a Nationally Awarded Employee Service and Health Promotion Organization. The R&W provides affordable, top-quality and well-directed services and programs that are diversified, beneficial, and focused on enhancing the health and well-being of the NIH and NOAA communities.  The NIH R&W team of employees and volunteers accomplishes this mission by providing and offering a variety of retail gift shops, health and wellness programs (fitness centers/aerobics and a low cost prescription plan), leisure clubs and travel, discounted tickets to local events and attractions, and charity fundraising activities.  The R&W assists NIHers in need of housing by offering a list of available housing opportunities at http://www.recgov.org/housing/housing.html.  Those who may join the R&W include employees, contractors, patients and their families.  The R&W has gift shops located at Rockledge I, Executive Plaza South, NOAA in Silver Spring, and Bldg. 10 B1 Level and CRC Main Atrium area and Bldg. 31 which also has a ticket center that sells tickets to many local events and attractions.  Fitness Centers are located in Bldg. 31, Rockledge I and Baltimore and require an additional annual membership fee.  For hours and locations visit www.recgov.org/fitness  and click NIH or call 301-496-6061.

NOAA Focus Group

The R&W would like to do a better job serving you.  Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions, it would be very helpful to us.  What merchandise would you like us to carry that we don’t currently offer?  Why do you do business with our store and why are you a member?  What can we do to better serve you and meet your needs?  What do you not buy from us and why?  Would you be willing to serve on a focus group for your employee association at NOAA?  We would make it fun and informative.  Please forward your response or any other observations to our Director of Stores, Homaira Hamid, at hamidh@mail.nih.gov or 301-496-1262.

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The R&W and RxCut® Team Up
To Help You Save on Prescriptions

Over the past two years, an estimated 40 percent of Americans have skipped filling a prescription or reduced doses due to cost.  To help alleviate this problem, RxCut® is distributing free prescription savings cards, through the R&W, which can save you and your family members up to 75% off the retail price of each prescription.  More than 54,000 pharmacies in the U.S. and Puerto Rico participate in the program; which does not require any enrollment, paperwork or annual fee.  All customers, regardless of insurance status, even those covered by Medicaid, Medicare or private health insurance, can access the savings to help pay for medications not covered under their plans.  For more info visit www.rxcut.com/nih.

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A Special Group Discount
For All Kinds of Drivers

The Corrigan Agency offers discounted rates to NIH & NOAA employees…Nationwide Is On
Your Side!   Many of us these days have to count on our car.  From Monday morning traffic to weekends away, it’s part of who we are. That’s why Nationwide offers auto insurance you can
count on.Be prepared for life’s little surprises.  Protect yourself with Nationwide auto insurance.  Special discounted rates that are not offered to the general public are given to NIH & NOAA employees through the R&W Association.  Call today for auto insurance rates!  It’s good to
belong…you can get the most for your dollar!  You can save anywhere from 3%-28% as long as
you mention the NIH/NOAA R&W.  For more information contact Nationwide Insurance –
Corrigan Agency, Monday-Friday 8:15am-4:30pm and evenings by appointment 1-800-213-1634.
 Fax quoting 24 hours 301-623-3131. 

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Make Your Own Photo Album Book

Make your own Photo Album Book.  Enjoy organizing your digital photos and turning them into an elegant hardcover photo book on your own computer and in the comfort of your home.  It’s fun and so easy to use!  For a free download of the software, go to http://recgov.org/r&w/r&w.html, pricing starts as low as $13.95.  Pay online through secured SSL connection.  Finished product is sent to your home in approximately 5 to 7 working days.

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.

Cookies and Goodies Needed

Cookies and Goodies Needed
Luau, June 18th, 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 June 18th by noon.  Fran at our Rockledge R&W store will also accept goodies if it’s more convenient for you to drop off there.  Please deliver to Rockledge I Rm. 4202 by the end of the day on Wednesday, June 17th.

Vendor of the Month Spotlight

Did you know that you are eligible for special rates through the NIH R&W?  Travelers is the second largest insurer of home and auto insurance in the area among independent agencies.  These rates are available to new and current policyholders.  For more info about this program visit www.travelersgov.com, call 301-431-0000 x101, or see our ad on page 3 with details about our upcoming visits to NIH.  This program is available to you exclusively through Capitol Benefits, LLC, an independent insurance agency in Gaithersburg, MD.  You don’t have to choose between good coverage or low rates.   Get them both with this new discount!  

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Cholesterol & Glucose Screening
 Available to NIH Employees

The R&W and Occupational Medical Services (OMS) at NIH are working together to offer both Glucose & Total Cholesterol Screening. This screening is available in Bldg. 10 in the 6th floor clinic Rm. 6C306 on Tuesday mornings from 8-11am. The full lipid profile (cholesterol) test is $16.50 and the glucose test is $8.25. Purchase a screening ticket at any R&W store before you plan to be tested and take it with you for any Tuesday screening. Because this is a fasting test, participants should not eat or drink anything (except water) for at least nine hours prior to having the test.

Do You Have a House or
Apartment to Rent?

The R&W maintains a housing list for the NIH employees, volunteers, students, and contractors. It is updated bi-weekly. It is comprised of noncommercial rentals, rooms for rent in private residences, a nd houses and apartments to share. The list is posted on our website at or you can pick up a hard copy from any R&W store.

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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Does Someone’s Drinking Bother You?

Al-Anon meets at noon for one hour Mondays and Thursdays at NIH in Building 31 in the conference room of the National Institute for Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA) Room 1B44. The meetings are free and confidential. For more info contact EAP 301-496-3164.

Planning A Wedding?

Are you planning that special day and you want the invitations to be just right? The R&W can help! You can save up to 40% off on your wedding invitations. The invitations are high quality and very attractive. Don’t believe us? Come check it out for yourself! We have books at any R&W store and if you are a preferred R&W member you can take the book home with you by putting a $5 returnable hold on the book. I know many of you probably got engaged over the holiday season, so don’t delay and check out the invitations today!

NIH License Plates

Did you know that you can get an NIH personalized license plate? The R&W has NIH organizational license plates for Maryland residents. The cost for the plates are $15 for MVA Non-logo NIH plates with a $5 R&W service charge. 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 tot eh MVA for $15 and 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 e-mail nihrw@ors.od.nih.gov .

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NIH Blood Bank

The NIH Clinical Center is in constant need of blood for the increasing amount of patients that are seen everyday. The NIH Blood Bank is located on the first floor of the Clinical Center and is open from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Please call for an appointment or directions at 301-496-1048.  Convenient and free parking is available for all blood donors.

R&W Business Card Service

For your convenience, you can order business cards at any R&W gift shop. Prices begin at $22. Logos from NIH, HHS, & FDA are available. Check out for an order form and logo options, or call the R&W Activities Desk at 301-496-4600 for detailed information.

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