Easter is over, but two more spring events coming in April
Andrew Herring, 2, grabs one of 3,400 Easter eggs distributed throughout Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Child Development Center field during the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club Spring Fun Day and Egg Hunt March 28, 2015. This year’s event takes place April 3, while the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)’s Family Readiness Program is hosting the U.S. Army Caisson’s Spring Open House and Hayride April 2 at Bldg. 236 on Fort Myer.
Staff Sgt. Michael Hartz, of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), introduces his daughter Makayla, 15 months, to The Old Guard Caisson Platoon’s Quincy an April 4, 2015, Caisson Spring Open House on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. This year’s open house is April 3 at the Caisson stables.
Easter may be over, but egg hunting and other fun spring activities certainly are not on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.
The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)’s Family Readiness Program is hosting the U.S. Army Caisson’s Spring Open House and Hayride April 2, while the Washington Chapter of the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club is hosting its annual Spring Fun Day and Egg Hunt is April 3.
Both events take place on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.
Fun will include, games, food and prizes and to-be-announced special guests. When asked who the special guests are, Carla Moss, Information and Referral program manager for JBM-HH Army Community Service and volunteer organizer for both events, wouldn’t confirm, leaving the surprise for attendees.
The Spring Open House will offer a horse-drawn hayride for attendees, according to Moss.
“These two events are intended to bring together wonderful people of all ages and all ranks for some good old fashioned family oriented, safe and enjoyable,” wrote Moss in an email. “Events such as these are nostalgic for those that often return to visit JBM-HH with their many generations of family members, loved ones and friends.”
Moss intends for the events to provide meaningful and memorable moments for attendees.
“This could be a lasting memory, a family moment together, appreciation, or a small gift of happiness,” she explained.
Every year, volunteers and participants from throughout the National Capital Region, including military veterans, make these two annual events successful for those who are looking to have a couple hours of fun, said Moss.
“We owe the success of these two events to all of these wonderful people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make all of this happen every time,” said Moss.
The Spring Fun Day and Egg Hunt will be held on the open field along Carpenter Road, across from Memorial Chapel and next to the Cody Child Development Center, from 1 to 3 p.m., April 2. The Caisson’s Spring Open House and Hayride will be held at 201 Jackson Avenue (Bldg. 236) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both events are free and open to DoD ID card holders.
Contact Carla Moss at 703-696-2178 for more information concerning these events.
Pentagram Staff Writer Delonte Harrod can be reached at dharrod@dcmilitary.com.
