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SEPTEMBER 2021 VOL. 59 ISSUE #2
THE WRIGHT WORD
THE WRIGHT-PATTERSON OFFICERS' SPOUSES' CLUB
THE WELFARE ISSUE
President’s Pen
Board of Governors
Contact List
Thrift Shop Highlight
Scholarship Summary
Gems of Gem City
6-Week Calendar
Volunteer
Opportunities
Upcoming Programs
and Events
Member News
Service and Social
Activities
Current WPOSC
Health Guidelines
THE WRIGHT WORD -- Edited by Jacquelyn Scott with contributions by members of our Board of Governors.
The Wright Word is an unofficial magazine of the Wright-Patterson Officers' Spouses' Club, P.O. Box 67, Fairborn, OH 45324. Digital
Subscription to members is included in annual dues. The opinons expressed herein no way represent those of the United States Air Force or
the WPOSC and are solely the opinions of the individual writers. Reprints by permission. Logos and images were obtained from the
corresponding websites of the article and/or from clipart. This is a private organization. It is not part of the Department of Defense or any
of its components, and it has no governmental status.
Editor email address: twwnewsletter@wrightpattersonosc.org
PRESIDENT'S PEN
September
The weather may not be showing it, wonderful day for us all. If you could
DOWNTOWN
Please do not hesitate to reach out
but fall is on its way! Very soon, the not join us in-person, there is still time DAYTON
to programs@wrightpattersonosc.org
leaves will start changing and there to renew your membership, as well as if you have any questions about this
will be a hint of a chill in the air. sign up for the fantastic activity or any future event.
Growing up on the East Coast, fall groups and volunteer opportunities
has always held a special place in that we offer. This month, The Wright Word is
my heart. I have spent most of my highlighting the Welfare
adult life in the south and southwest, The shifts in COVID restrictions have contributions of the WPOSC and
so I am so thankful to be able to moved this year’s Air Force Marathon particularly, the hard work that goes
experience a real fall again! I to an all-virtual event. Because of into the Base Thrift Store. Be sure to
cannot wait for the hayrides, this, there is no longer a need for check out their feature on page 4.
pumpkin patches, and apple picking volunteers leading up to the event
season – I can already smell the and we will no longer be serving at There are so many ways to engage
streusel! the pre-race Health Expo. Thank you and make a difference through the
to all our volunteers who had already WPOSC. We hope you will find your
I am sure many of us were not registered to help. We are looking niche.
thinking that we would be under into other ways that we can serve our
COVID restrictions again this year. It community together. Respectfully,
continues to be a challenging time
as the Board of Governors works to Fall also means that the WPOSC year
plan and prepare for another will be in full swing, and we will be
fantastic year for the club with ever able to gather for our monthly
shifting restrictions. But have no programs! We have a fun (and
fear, there is an amazing team in delicious!) event planned for our
place who are working hard to keep September Program. We will enjoy a
us connected with each other and coffee, tea, and chocolate tasting
the community and help us stay from two local favorites – Reza’s
healthy. Coffee and Bellbrook Chocolates. Leigh Ann Yerrick
The in-person event will be held at
WPOSC
The Welcome & Information Fair was SPARK in downtown Fairborn. If you
President
a wonderful way to kick off the year! would prefer to participate from the
It was nice to see so many faces – comfort of your home, you can
new and returning. The fair register to attend via Zoom and will
committee did such a terrific job of receive all the same delicious
planning an event that required samples for tasting as those who are
several shifts as the COVID attending in person. We know that
guidelines changed. If you see any the changes and shifts can be
of our BoG members or activity challenging to keep up with, but we
leads, please take a moment to will work hard to make sure that
thank them for the time, effort, and membership is up to date via emails,
energy spent to make this such a the website, Facebook page and our
reservations line.
2 | THE WRIGHT WORD September 2021
THE 2021-2022 WPOSC
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Executive Committee Honorary Executive Committee
PRESIDENT.............................. Leigh Ann Yerrick Beth Miller............................... SPOUSE OF 88TH ABW COMMANDER
president@wrightpattersonosc.org advisor@wrightpattersonosc.org
1ST VICE PRESIDENT............... Carmen Pekarek Jean Morris.............................. SPOUSE OF AFLCMC COMMANDER
1st_vice@wrightpattersonosc.org honorary_advisor@wrightpattersonosc.org
2ND VICE PRESIDENT............. Melissa Troxel Special Volunteer Groups
2nd_vice@wrightpattersonosc.org
ADMIN TREASURER................. Stephanie Snell MUSEUM GUIDES.................. Sue Craven
treasurer@wrightpattersonosc.org
THRIFT SHOP VOLUNTEERS.... Lynne Donahue
WELFARE TREASURER............. Twinkle Kurian
thriftshop@wrightpattersonosc.org
welfaretreasurer@wrightpattersonosc.org
SECRETARY............................ Lori Enochian Service & Social Activities
secretary@wrightpattersonosc.org
PARLIAMENTARIAN.................. Chelsea Jones
ANTIQUES SOCIETÉ.............
Elizabeth Clark
parliamentarian@wrightpattersonosc.org
Co-Chair........................
Kathy Cohrs
Standing Committees BOOK CLUB..........................
Kris Mangold
Co-Chair.......................
Rita Stupak
HOSPITALITY............................. Tayler Hendricks BRUSH & PALETTE................ Leigh Whitehead
hospitality@wrightpattersonosc.org Co-Chair....................... Patty Sprouse
MAH JONGG BOOK SALES....... Amy Jo Jones
7 BUNCO................................. Nova Otte
mahjongg@wrightpattersonosc.org
POSITION OPEN
DAYTRIPPERS....................... .......................................
MEMBERSHIP............................ Sydney Vega
GAME NIGHT........................ Carmen Pekarek
Co-Chair.........................Elizabeth Ritschard
membership@wrightpattersonosc.org
NEWSLETTER EDITOR................ Jacquelyn Scott
HAPPY HOUR CRAFTING.............................................
POSITION OPEN
twwnewsletter@wrightpattersonosc.org
INT'L CUISINE GROUP........... Agata Bocchicchio .
PROGRAMS.............................. Elizabeth Ritschard...
programs@wrightpattersonosc.org
KIDDOS & ME..............................................................POSITION OPEN
PUBLICITY................................. Aleks Harkavy
LINE DANCING...................... Debbie Minnich
publicity@wrightpattersonosc.org Co-chair......................... Nova Otte
RESERVATIONS LINE - ANSWERING MACHINE .............(937) 315-1550 LUNCH BUNCH...................... Misty Perry
RESERVATIONS.......................... Misty Perry Co-Chair........................ Marie Albright
reservations@wrightpattersonosc.org
MAH JONGG PLAYERS......... Misty Perry
RETIRED OFFICERS’ SPOUSES.. Robin Sowder PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB.......... Adriana Eden
ros@wrightpattersonosc.org
ROCK PAINTING GROUP...... Lori Enochian
SCHOLARSHIP........................... Tracey Tomme
scholarship@wrightpattersonosc.osc
RUBBER STAMP CLUB........... Lori Enochian
SKYLARKS............................. Ellen Ratti
SERVICE ACTIVITIES.................. Taylor McCoy
service_activities@wrightpattersonosc.org Co-Chair........................ Heidi Cahoon
POSITION OPEN
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.....…...............................................
SPOUSES' NIGHT OUT......... Agata Bocchicchio
activities@wrightpattersonosc.org
Co-Chair....................... Nova Otte
THRIFT SHOP............................. Lynne Donahue WORKOUT BUDDIES.............. ......................................POSITION OPEN
thriftshop@wrightpattersonosc.org
WRIGHT RINGERS................. Valerie Slover
WEBMASTER.............................. Christi Brendlinger WRIGHT WALKERS................Robin Sowder
webcoordinator@wrightpattersonosc.org
OSC VOLUNTEERS...............
Taylor McCoy
u
WELFARE................................... Brittany Garcia
welfare@wrightpattersonosc.org
September 2021 THE WRIGHT WORD | 3
WPOSC Thrift Shop
At almost every base, you will find a thrift shop. They are places where spouses gather and
build friendships through the common goal of serving the community. Our Thrift Shop has
been a staple of Wright-Patterson since 1972 and serves many roles. It is a place where the
base community can purchase, consign, and donate their goods. The funds our Thrift Shop
raises go to support local and national communities through the WPOSC’s Welfare Fund. The
WPOSC would not have as large of a welfare monetary impact as we do, without all that
goes into keeping the Thrift Shop up and running. And last, but certainly not least, our Thrift
Shop is a place where spouses gather and connect. Friendships are built while working side
by side. If you haven’t had a chance to visit our Thrift Shop, please make sure you do!
On behalf of
the WPOSC,
Thank you
Thrift Shop Staff
& Volunteers!
WPOSC Thrift Shop Volunteers
gather to accept consignments, organize
sales, grow friendships and support the
welfare mission of the WPOSC.
Regular Hours Where are we located? How to reach us:
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Area A, Building 95 on Wright (937) 879-5630
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Avenue. We share a building Ext 1: Directions and hours
with Outdoor Recreation and Ext 2: Weekly No-Take list for
Consignments 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM the WPOSC Activities room. consignors
by appointment only Customer parking is available Ext 3: Office to make a consignment
in front of the store. appointment or to speak with
our volunteers
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SCHOLARSHIPS 2020-2021
Gems of Gem City:
Beavercreek
This year's Welcome Theme is "Discover the
Treasures of the WPOSC." To keep our theme
going year-round, our programs and newsletter
highlight different townships of Dayton (aka
the "Gem City") and surrounding local areas.
Though first settled in the early 1800s, the
City of Beavercreek wasn't officially
established until 1980. It's Greene County's
largest city with 47,000 residents, and
Money Magazine included it in the Top 100
Places to Live in the US. Here is what makes
this city so great!
The Best of Beavercreek
Shopping Things to Do Festivals
The Greene Creekside Reserve Popcorn Festival
Featuring over 100 restaurants and shops, 761 Factory Rd
Sept 11-12
The Greene is Beavercreek's open-air Beaver-Vu Bowl Dayton-Xenia Rd
shopping center 1238 N Fairfield Rd
4th of July Festival
The Mall at Fairfield Commons Block Parties at The Greene Every July 4th
Occur monthly Rotary Park
Food and Drink www.thegreene.com
Pies & Pints Pasha Grill Reza Coffee
52 Plum St 72 Plum St 1474 N. Fairfield Rd For informational purposes only.
The Pub Beavercreek House of Thai Healthy Alternative Markets This is not an endorsement from
the WPOSC.
39 Greene Blvd 3230 Seajay Dr 2235 N. Fairfield Rd
September 2021 THE WRIGHT WORD | 5
SEPT/OCT 6 WEEK CALENDAR
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
7 8 9 10 11
New groups have been
Photography Club September Oct Program added since August! Visit
Program RSVP Opens
our Activity Form to see
what’s available - and fill it
13 14 15 16 17 18
out as many times as you
Skylarks Rehearsal Line Dance Book Club Rubber Stamp Club
Rock Painting
like since new groups
Wright Walkers
Wright Ringers
Brush & Palette develop throughout the
Rehearsal
year.
20 21 22 23 24 25
Spouses Night Out Line Dance Lunch Bunch Antiques Societé
wrightpattersonosc.org/
Brush & Palette
osc-activities.html
27 28 29 30 2
Oct Program
Bunco Retired Officers' New Wright Word!
RSVP Deadline
Spouses Luncheon
Line Dance
Brush & Palette
4 5 6 7 8 9
Brush & Palette
Nov Program Board of Rubber Stamp Club Game Night!
RSVP Opens Line Dance Governors
Wright Walkers Meeting
Happy Birthday, September Members!
Inma Kusnierek
Heidi Cahoon
Nicola Hollenbeck
Akiko Ito
Diane Kirlin
Catherine Krivitzky
Misty Perry
Pauline Schaefer
Taylor McCoy
Michelle Rajotte
Dorene Meinke
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Many Hands
Make Light Work
Board Positions Available
Social Activities Chair coordinates the
leads of activity groups and represents
their interests to the Board of Governors.
Please contact the President to lead with us!
Member-At-Large
Impact decisions as a voting member for
the Board of Governors, representing the
membership as a whole.
The Admin and Welfare Budget
committees meet in October and January
to review and reallocate funds. In March,
they meet to prepare budgets for the
upcoming new fiscal year.
The Governing Documents committee
reviews the Constitution, Bylaws, and
Policies & Procedures that influence the
operation of our club. This committee
reviews our documents biennially or as
requested by the Board of Governors.
The Nominating committee organizes the
election process of elected officers. The
committee begins meeting in January
and oversees the annual nomination
process.
The Scholarship committee supervises the
WPOSC competitive educational
scholarship program. The committee
begins monthly meetings in November.
The Welfare committee meets monthly to
review and authorize the distribution of
welfare funds on behalf of the WPOSC.
Childcare Subcommittee
A special subcommittee is being
organized to examine our current
childcare provisions. The committee will
include diverse representation of
members and their childcare needs.
This subcommittee will engage between
Sept 10 and Oct 15. Please contact the
1st Vice President for more information
and to express your willingness to serve
on this committee.
September 2021 THE WRIGHT WORD | 7
UPCOMING
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
PROGRAMS
Save the Date
November Programs
INSTANT POT CHILI: Cook
Together!
with former WPOSC member
Kirsten Madaus
Tuesday, November 9
5:00 PM
WPOSC Zoom
$8 Members, $16 Guests
RSVP from Oct 4 and by Nov 4
LA COMEDIA “A Christmas
Story”
Dinner Theatre and OSC Private
Matinee
Thursday, November 18
10:30 AM
In-Person Only
$32 members, $42 guests
RSVP from Oct 1 and by Oct 13
Make a Reservation!
When reservations become available,
you may visit the website at
www.wrightpattersonosc.org and click
"Make a Reservation" on the right hand
sidebar. Please note payment options
as applicable.
Reservations may also be made over
the phone or email.
Reservation Line (937) 315-1550
Reservations@wrightpattersonosc.org
Specific Program Questions?
Programs@wrightpattersonosc.org
8 | THE WRIGHT WORD September 2021MEMBER NEWS
Aleks Harkavy welcomed her baby
to our brand New Members,
girl, Sofia, on August 10. Mother and
June 1 to Sept 2!
daughter share the same birthday!
Kana Tanabe Michelle Overington Jacquelyn Scott
Celieta Morris Rachel Luttrell Taylor McCoy
Carmen Pekarek started a new position:
Carrie D'Agostino Laura Stremmel Frank Trinkle
Operator of The Little City Cooking
Erin Rehm Janet Driggers Barbie Councell
School in Oakwood
Cynthia Ferguson Jill Lane Julia Powell
Suzanne Davis Brandy Carboni Mary J Helfrich
Elizabeth Ritschard completed her BS in
Heather Cropsey Pam Paskewitz Jacqueline Crook
Elementary Ed. in Interdisciplinary
Margarita Kent Elizabeth Ritschard Desiree De Garmo
Studies from Liberty University
Share your News! Submit at http://wrightpattersonosc.org/share-news.html by the 15th of October.
Member Introductions
Taylor has been at WPAFB for 1 month, and she joined the OSC because she
wanted to quickly get connected and serve our community. She's only here for
18 months while her husband attends AFIT, but so far, she's been loving visiting
local coffee spots with other WPOSC Board Members! Her favorite spot in
Dayton so far is Melt - She's a sucker for grilled cheese.
A fun fact about Taylor is that she played rugby in college. She said she only
Taylor McCoy
played in one game and it was the most brutal athletic experience of her life.
Service Activities Chair
At the OSC, she hopes to gain friends, make a difference in the community,
and learn from others.
Misty has been at WPAFB for almost 8 months, and her favorite spot in Dayton so far is
Aullwood Gardens. She is excited to check out the many amazing parks Ohio has to
offer. Misty joined the OSC at WPAFB because at her last assignment at Travis, she
loved being able to make so many friends so quickly, since she wasn’t living in base
housing and she wanted the same experience here. And she got it! From the first OSC
Misty Perry
social, Misty felt like she had instant friends. Her favorite activities so far are the lunch
Reservations Chair
bunches because she loves exploring new places to eat with friends, and she can’t
wait to enjoy more. Her favorite assignment so far has been Biloxi at Keesler AFB;
however, she said that the neatest place they've been stationed was the White House.
A fun fact about Misty is that she once sent in a video to be on the reality show, “Big Brother.” She was a server and
hula hooped while pouring a beer, telling the producers why they should pick her for the show.
At the OSC, she wants to make many new friends, learn a lot, and serve others!
Introduce Yourself! Contact the Newsletter Chair by the 15th of October.
September 2021 THE WRIGHT WORD | 9OSC GROUPS
& ACTIVITIES
CURRENTLY It is a poignant, charming novel
about a crime that never took
We are looking forward to
Bringing Bunco Back!
MEETING place, a would-be bank robber
Game Night
who disappears into thin air, and
eight extremely anxious strangers
Antiques Societé who find they have more in
common than they ever imagined. Carmen Pekarek
Elizabeth Ritschard
Elizabeth Clark We hope you will join us as we
Kathy Cohrs kick-off our new year and discuss Meets once a month or more for a
this novel.
casual night of board games, parlor
This month, no official program or games, and more! Each month
speaker is planned but we hope you Brush & Palette features a different game.
can bring an item to show the
group; perhaps an antique you Leigh Whitehead Facebook Group:
bought this summer, something you Patty Sprouse WPOSC Game Night
inherited, or an item you've had but
want to know more about. We will
The Brush and Palette is an Artist’s
all learn from each other!
International
Studio where we all work on our
Lunch will be catered from City Bar- own projects and help each other
B-Q; however, please feel free to
with suggestions and Cuisine Group
bring in something else. Drinks and
encouragement. We welcome
dessert will be provided by the Agata Bocchicchio
board. The cost will be determined beginner and experienced artists.
by the reservation deadline, which You can see our artwork and the Meets monthly
is Sept. 20th. Door prizes are
Photograghy Club’s photos on Dates & locations vary
always antiques and friendships are
display at the Wright-Patt Club We are a group of foodies who
inevitable.
and Banquet Center. love getting together to share our
culinary experiences, recipes and
Call Janet Lee, Elizabeth, or Kathy
Bring a project and your painting
by Sept. 20th to reserve your spot. love for food with each other!
or drawing supplies to our
Each month, we take turns hosting
Book Club
meetings. We are looking forward
as members lead each other in
to seeing you there!
the preparation of their favorite
Kris Mangold Bunco meals from all around the globe. If
you love cooking and trying new
Rita Stupak Nova Otte
foods, this is the group for you!
Kerrie Rogers Join our Facebook group: WPOSC
This month we
.
Bunco will meet in the evening on the
International Cuisine Group
will be reading
Anxious People fourth Tuesday each month. Please
by Fredrik join our Facebook page, WPOSC Line Dance
Backman.
I
Bunco, to stay up-to-date on all the Debbie Minnich
Bunco fun! Please email the leads if Nova Otte
you are not on Facebook.
Meets on Wed. each week
10 | THE WRIGHT WORD September 2021Line Dance meets at the WPAFB USO
Museum Guides
skills; it’s about rocking someone’s
world with kindness and positivity!
Come learn the basic steps, old-time
favorites, and some newer dances! Sue Craven
We get together once a month to
Please remember to wear your Enrichment & Training sessions are paint rocks (sometimes “cheating”
dancing shoes: smooth-soled shoes restarting in September. The
using paint markers and Sharpies),
WPOSC has been a presence in the
work best!
tag them with instructions, and seal
National Museum of the United
them to withstand the weather. Then
Contact Debbie or check out the FB States Air Force (NMUSAF) for 49
years, and we visit historic Wright we drop them throughout the
Group, WPOSC Line Dance, for
Field, Military and Aviation historical community on our own time for others
more information. sites on a monthly basis. If you are
to find – in parks and parking lots, in
interested in joining or have
Lunch Bunch questions about what we do,
front of stores and doctors’ offices,
along hiking trails and biking trails, at
contact Sue Craven.
Misty Perry playgrounds and campgrounds. And
Marie Albright we hope that the people who find
Meets one Thurs. each month Photography Club them post pictures on our Facebook
page, WPOSC Rocks! Please "Like"
Lunch Bunch meets once a month on Adriana Eden
us and follow along!
Thursdays for lunch at restaurants in
and around Dayton. Our first outing for the season will
Be sure to contact Lori to be added
Facebook group: WPOSC Lunch be to an old favorite. We will be
to the Evite group for all the details.
Bunch visiting the village of Yellow
Retired Officers' Spouses
Springs. We will meet at the
Mah Jongg Community Park located at 100
Dayton Street on September 8th Robin Sowder
Misty Perry
at 10:00 am. We will explore the
Welcome to a new year with the
Mah Jongg is a tile-based game of
sites as we walk around the
OSC and ROS. Your ROS team is
skill, strategy, and luck. It originated
village. Please wear comfortable excited to plan several events for
in China and has since gained
shoes and also bring a mask. this activity year. Your ROS team is
popularity worldwide. The WPOSC
has been the home of the official Robin Sowder, Debbie Minnich,
Wright-Patterson Rules Book for over Check out our Facebook group for Evelyn Pelan, and Tamera Vanden
50 years! Our group meets regularly upcoming events: WPOSC
Bos.
to play this addictive game and
Photography Club
continue a long-standing WPOSC
Rock Painting Group
We will be posting an Evite and
tradition. Contact Misty Perry if
interested in joining in on the fun!
message in our Facebook Group
Lori Enochian WPOSC Retired Officers Spouses
Facebook: WPOSC Mah Jongg
for reservation and information.
We are a group of rock-painting
Once we confirm our luncheon
enthusiasts who loves to spread joy by
provider we will be asking for your
leaving painted rocks around town for
menu choices on the Evite. We will
others to find. Any level of painting
have a short program after our
skill will fit right in. Trust me on this –
lunch.
the focus is not on rock-star painting
September 2021 THE WRIGHT WORD | 11Your ROS team looks forward to
seeing each of you at our different Skylarks Wright Walkers
events.
Happy Cooler Days. Ellen Ratti Robin Sowder
Heidi Cahoon
Rubber Stamp Club
Our Wright Walkers have been
Normally two programs a year; first
meeting throughout the summer
during the Christmas season; and and look forward to new faces
then Spring. Most are on Tuesdays and a new year. We will be
during the day. meeting on the first and third
Wednesday of each month at
Spouses' Night Out 10:30 in the designated location.
Last year, our first, we visited and
walked nineteen different
Nova Otte locations. We have been blessed
Agata Bocchicchio to have a regular showing of
Lori Enochian
members, their kiddos, and where
We are a group of spouses that
allowed, their furbabies. We are
meets each month at different
Rubber stamp artists, greeting not speed-walkers, but rather a
spots in the Dayton area for
card makers, paper crafters, and group of people who enjoy
various activities like happy hour,
paper-crafting wannabes…this is gathering and exploring nature
dinner, bowling, etc.
and seeing what is offered in the
the group of friends you’re looking
for!!! Come join us as we get inky Facebook group: WPOSC area. Often our walks include a
playground area and sometimes
and make things!
Spouses Night Out
continuing our visits over lunch.
The August “field trip” to The Wright Ringers Facebook Group:
Stampaway USA – a rubber WPOSC Wright Walkers
Valerie Slover
stamping convention –was a huge
Heidi Cahoon
JOIN THE FUN!
success for those of us lucky
Are you interested in playing
enough to attend. Lots of new
beautiful music? Come join us for
products, techniques, and ideas
the first meeting of the Wright
When you become a paid member of
were acquired. Now we can’t wait Ringers. No musical experience
our organization, you can join as
to meet and share them with needed, just come out and have
many activity groups and events as
some fun.
everyone! We will hold our you please.
September meeting via Zoom. Kits
will be provided and we will make
OSC Volunteers Until that time, member-eligible
guests may attend up to two events
some great projects together! in the month prior to joining.
Taylor McCoy
Member-ineligible guests cn
Are you looking for a way to make
Please sign up online and join our
an impact in the community? Do
Facebook group WPOSC Rubber
you want to volunteer your time
Stamp Club to keep up-to-date
toward a cause that matters to
with all the details and decisions!
you? WPOSC Volunteers is the
group for you. Join us as we come
together to serve others!
Facebook Group: WPOSC
Volunteers
12 | THE WRIGHT WORD September 2021WORKOUT BUDDIES TEA CLUB
There's just something lovely about
sitting with a warm cuppa to discuss
the day with a few friends. Add a
DAYTRIPPERS few finger sandwiches or a scone and
With so many metroparks around,
wile away the time.
there's plenty to climb, lunge over,
Explore the history and fun of the whole
press and curl to keep anyone busy.
region with daylong explorations.
Join in for weekly workouts - even
join as a certified fitness instructor
LEAD THE FUN! and share your passion! Or, drop in
to local gyms!
We have several activity groups in
need of new leadership this year!
HAPPY HOUR CRAFTING
Many of these groups already have COFFEE GROUP
established membership, meeting Meets once a month to create a fun
all they
schedules and supplies - and simple craft - no previous Who doesn't love a great roast?
need is someone willing to step up crafting experience needed! Dayton and the surrounding area is
and help get things going! Materials, funding and lots of interest full of entrprenurial coffee ventures -
already gathered! Live your Etsy so many to explore together.
Activity groups are more fun with
dreams. Caffeinate while making great
friends - many of our groups are led
friends!
by two people, so ask a friend if
they'd like to lead together!
If you are interested in leading one KIDDOS & ME
of these groups or creating a new
one, please contact the Activities Playgroup for WPOSC members! Parents supporting each other and kiddos
Chair. of all ages gathering together. Small gatherings, impromptu, and planned.
What a
Great Day!
The 2021
Welcome and
Information
Fair
On Thursday, August 26 at the USO, over 65 Officers' Spouses attended our to celebrate the new year of
engagements during our "Treasures of the WPOSC" drop-in event. Members of our Board of Governors and
our Activity Group leads really showed up and showed out! Tables displayed gems, handmade decorations.
A literal treasure trove of hand-stuffed goodie bags with member-designed coins and cookies awaited
those who attended and wandered the labyrinth of opportunities to join up, get involved and build
friendships. We can now celebrate over ninety returning members and forty brand-new members this year!
September 2021 THE WRIGHT WORD | 13HEALTH AND WELLNESS
GUIDELINES
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THE WRIGHT-PATTERSON OFFICERS' SPOUSES' CLUB
P.O. BOX 67
FAIRBORN, OH 45324
POSTMASTER: Address Service Requested
Time Dated Material - Please deliver promptly
Reservation Line: (937) 315 -1550
Website: www.wrightpattersonosc.org
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
GENERAL SHOPPING
Base Operator.............................................. (937) 257-1110 Base Exchange
Directory Assista........................................... (937) 555-1212 Main Store (Bldg. 1250)....................... (937) 879-5730
Family Support Center (Bldg. 2)................... (937) 257-3592 Home & Garden/Class VI.................... (937) 878-8831
Commissary...............................................(937) 257-2060
SAFETY & LEGAL Military Clothing Sales..............................(937) 257-2800
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Fire Department...............................................................
Security Desk (Bldg. 295).............................. (937) 257-6516 HOBBY COMPLEX
Pass/Registration (Bldg. 286)....................... (937) 257-6506
(937) 257-7025
Arts & Crafts.............................................
(937) 257-7183
Legal Assistance (Bldg. 10)............................(937) 257-6142
Framing Shop............................................
Information, Tickets, & Travel.................... (937) 257-7670
Military IDs (Bldg. 2)......................................(937) 257-2547
FITNESS & RECREATION
MEDICAL (Hospital & Clinics are on Area A) Dodge Fitness Center (Bldg. 849)............ (937) 257-4225
Medical Appointments.................................. (937) 522-2778 Jarvis Fitness Center (Bldg. 1245)............. (937) 257-4469
Emergency Room.......................................... (937) 257-2274 Wright Field Fitness Center (Bldg. 571)..... (937) 257-1961
Pediatrics...................................................... (937) 257-6991 Base Theater (Bldg. 1239).........................(937) 257-4697
Women's Health............................................ (937) 257-1160 Bowling Alley (Bldg. 1221) ........................ (937) 257-7796
Mental Health............................................... (937) 257-6877 Outdoor Recreation (Bldg. 95)................. (937) 257-9889
Veterinarian.................................................. (937) 257-6853 Wright-Patterson Club (Bldg. 800)........... (937) 257-9762
*For a more complete WPAFB phone directory,
visit www.wpafb.af.mil & click on the red phone icon* STAY CONNECTED!
BUILDING 95 PARKING INFO Website: https://www.wrightpattersonosc.org/
During business hours, please leave the parking spots in front of the
Thrift Shop and Outdoor Rec. for their respective customers.
Facebook: WPOSC Members
Volunteers and OSC members using the Activities Room should park
Reservation Line: (937) 315-1550
in the lot at the end of the building. And of course, the spots for
Updated weekly with events for the week and
unloading and handicapped should only be used for those
events that require an RSVP
customers.
In the evenings and other times when the businesses are closed,
Email: Emails sent out monthly with calendar and
parking in front of Building 95 is available for use!
reminders for programs.You can also read
