Active Relationships Center

Nonagenarian Eileen McKeon reads to a Kansas City kindergarten class twice a month. She calls the opportunity “an environment of love.”

She’s been volunteering for 13 years, so for her 93rd birthday, the kids and teacher wanted to make it special with a surprise filled with “signs, singing and snacks.”

Reading together creates strong bonds and memories. ARC’s 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔 program encourages parents and kids to laugh, learn and play together. Visit activerelationships.com/training-programs-curricula to learn more. OK

Kindergarten students celebrate 93-year-old classroom volunteer Kansas City kindergarteners and teachers came together to celebrate...

Mahjong, a game with a well-established history in Asia, is continuing to grow in popularity in the United States. For one young woman, the memories, laughs and traditions that come with mahjong have brought her family closer together.

𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 programs encourage intentional traditions and/or behaviors to keep relationships strong. If you or the families you serve are looking to create more meaningful traditions, visit activerelationships.com.

I Grew Up Watching My Mom Play Mahjong, Now It’s Bringing Us Closer Together a mom-and-daughter date i never expected 🀄️

Su***de prevention is a multi-faceted effort. Puerto Rico’s Fort Buchanan recently hosted a symposium with this in mind.

“We’re trying to take a spiritual, physical and mental approach to create awareness and support our su***de prevention campaign,” said Ashley Hines, Fort Buchanan Army Substance Abuse and Su***de Prevention Program manager.

Lt. Col. Eric Littlejohn added that everyone is carrying something.
“It’s a collective effort to care for one another and take care of the people to your left and right, whether or not they’re in uniform,” Littlejohn said. “We all have hidden wounds.”

Someone is always available at 9-8-8 if you need immediate mental health assistance.

ARC’s 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓𝒔 provides the right tools and a practical, logical, clear road map to achieve active mindfulness and empower healthy change, both internal and external, and gain skills to help manage life’s challenges. These tools not only build capacity but can empower individuals to be strong warriors, defeating past issues that trigger anger, anxiety, distress, abandonment, fear, grief and hopelessness. For more details about this program, designed with large audiences in mind, visit activerelationships.com/military-strong-bonds-training.

Fort Buchanan strengthens readiness through ‘A Moment for Life’ su***de prevention event FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — Service members, Department of the Army civilians, families and community members gathered at the Fort Buchanan Community C...

Fall begins tonight! Whether you’re starting to get cooler temperatures or the air still feels a bit like summer, pick some activities that fit your family best. From handing out thank-you cards on the fly (our favorite suggestion) to trying a family recipe, volunteering together or decorating your porch, this list has something for everyone. Don’t worry football and tailgating are there too!

Having regular family time helps shape and maintain strong connections. If you or the families you serve are looking to create more meaningful traditions, visit activerelationships.com to learn how 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 programs can help.

50 Best Fall Activities for Families to Add to Their Bucket List Go beyond apple picking with fun (and budget-friendly) fall activities that are perfect for solo adventures, couples, groups and families.

Happy 79th Birthday to our friends at the United States Air Force! It's an honor to serve you!

Join us in wishing the US Air Force a happy 79th birthday!

The service was created on 18 September 1947, and today comprises over 325,000 airmen and 5000 aircraft. We're proud to have TWO former USAF F-16s on display here at Airbase Arizona. Come see them this weekend!

On this National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we recognize the valiance, sacrifices and struggles of those who made it home to their families as well as the courage and bravery of those who gave their all in service and those for whom families continue to search.

Today, on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor the Americans who endured captivity and those who never returned home. We remember their sacrifice, stand with their families, and reaffirm our Nation’s promise: You are not forgotten.

The firefighters of the East 85th Street firehouse in New York City honor their lost heroes every day. One of the ways they do so is through preserving firehouse ‘riding lists’ of who was on duty that fateful day 25 years ago.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art used specialized glue, pins and temperature-controlled glass to ensure lasting preservation.

There are roughly 840 firefighters who served on 9/11 still serving today. These veterans of the brotherhood and all firefighters carry a duty and bond to each other.

“We're here to pass down that tradition," said firefighter Stephen Saucedo, who lost his own brother, a fellow firefighter, on 9/11. "What they taught us, instilled in us and pass it on to the next generation."

𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝑨.𝑹.𝑹.𝑰.𝑽.𝑬. helps first responders develop mindfulness and resilience. Find out more at activerelationships.com/resilience-first-responders.

A firehouse tribute to the nine men who never came home after 9/11 Historic riding lists preserved behind glass are helping to keep the memories of nine firefighters alive 25 years after Sept. 11.

Aiming to be the “light within” for so many, Cait Leavey serves others with compassion and hope.

Now a licensed mental health counselor, Cait lost her father, Lt. Joseph G. Leavey on September 11, 2001. A firefighter with Latter 15, he was heroically trying to rescue people from the upper floors of the South Tower when he lost his life.

After the tragedy, Cait attended America’s Camp, where she said the sense of community “allowed for healing to happen.”

Organized for the children who lost a parent, the camp ran from 2001-2011. While there, she designed a small feather that would later become part of one, large phoenix that would serve as reminder of hope and resilience.

Twenty-five years later, Cait’s organization, The Holding Frames, gives people an outlet to turn pain into purpose and process trauma through art.

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A U.S. Navy excursion program gave sailors who recently finished a deployment an opportunity to decompress and have a unique experience with elephants.

𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 supports our service members and their families with the tools and training to excel during missions and to keep their families close by building strong, healthy and resilient relationships. To learn more about our military curricula, visit activerelationships.com/military-strong-bonds-training.

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Brotherly love and baseball.

A home run and a high-five said it all during the College World Series when older brother Kolby’s team, University of Georgia, played Kyle’s team, The University of Oklahoma, in the semifinals of the College World Series that Oklahoma would go on to win. Kolby blasted a home run in his final college at-bat and Kyle high-fived him on his trip around the bases. A dream come true and an unforgettable memory for a family that has always supported each other.

“We’ve just always loved each other so much,” Kyle said. “It was always that that mattered the most.”

Not long after, Kolby was drafted by his hometown Texas Rangers. Sports encourage teamwork, unity, character-building, sportsmanship, leadership and good competition.

For more about building strong relationships and close families, visit activerelationships.com.

North Texas brothers capture the hearts of millions with college World Series moment Two North Texas brothers could be on the verge of making a family l...