Community Services and Facilities

AQUATIC CENTER
(575) 678-1068
http://www.wsmrMWR.com 
The Aquatics Center in Building 462, adjacent to the Community Center, offers a 25-meter, eight-lane indoor, year-round pool plus a 24-foot diameter children's pool. The main pool depth is 3.5 feet at the shallow end and 12 feet at the deep end. The water temperature is kept between 82 and 84 degrees Fahrenheit—perfect for training or recreational swimming. There are one- and three-meter diving boards, a big screen TV, water slide, water basketball, inner tubes and water polo equipment. The center features two sun decks with lounge chairs and umbrella tables—a perfect place for birthday or private parties. The classes offered are water aerobics, strength training, swim lessons for all ages, SCUBA certification and more.

Labor Day through Memorial Day: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, noon until 7 p.m.; Sunday, Closed

Memorial Day through Labor Day: Monday,Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m.; Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, Closed.

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES (ACS)
(575) 678-6767
http://www.myarmyonesource.com
http://www.wsmrMWR.com
The Army Community Service Center is in Building 250, just east of the Post Theater. ACS provides a multitude of community based services that foster growth, development and readiness of Families assigned to the installation. The support is for Service Members, Civilian employees, Contract employees, Retirees and their Family Members.

Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ACS programs and services include the following:

Newcomer Orientation Briefings are conducted on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Professional Development Center. All new Service Members, civilian employees, contract employees and their Family Members are highly encouraged to attend. Free childcare for Newcomer Orientation Briefings are available by making reservations at least 24 hours in advance with Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) at (575) 678-2059 for the Child Development Center or (575) 678-4140 for School Age Services. If your child is not currently registered with CYSS you will need to provide shot records before care begins. Please call (575) 678-2889 for additional information.

The Information and Referral (I&R) program provides assistance to all persons inquiring by telephone, in person or by e-mail that are coming to, residing at, or planning a move away from White Sands. In addition, the following are available: White Sands telephone reference guide, contacts for human service resources in the area, newcomers and permanent change of station (PCS) briefings. The I&R program serves as the primary resource and referral POC for White Sands residents, employees and visitor. Please call (575) 678-2889 for additional information.

The Army Emergency Relief (AER) program provides financial assistance to active duty Service Members, Retired Service Members and Family Members, with Power of Attorney, during times of valid emergencies. AER provides interest free loans or grants to those who qualify for Financial assistance. Food vouchers are also available for Military Families in need. Active Duty Service Members are encouraged to seek AER assistance instead of going to payday loan companies. AER is administered through ACS. For information visit the website http:// www.aerhq.org or call (575) 678-1337.
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