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RUGBIE’S: A MODERN BISTRO 226-1603 • Bldg 648
SPECIALS Sunday Roast Sundays, December 5 & 12 • Noon-3pm Adult $9.50; Child $7.50; Vegetarian $6.50 Choose which meats you would like or a mixture of all four! All meats come with your choice of sides, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Finish off your delicious meal with our fresh fruit cobbler. Waffle Wednesdays Wednesdays • 6:30-10:30am We have a variety of options available with prices starting at just $2.25. Make your breakfast a meal and add bacon or sausage plus a tall filter coffee for an additional $2.75.
THE GRILL AT BRECKLAND PINES 226-3551 • Bldg 1320
SPECIALS NEW! Punch Your Lunch (& Breakfast!) Try some of the new menu items out at the Golf Course. Purchase 8 meals (over $7 for lunch or over $4 for breakfast), and you’ll get your 9th FREE! Pick up a punch card at The Grill! We are also doing a monthly drawing for FREE lunch for you and three friends. Once you fill up your punch-card and redeem your free meal, you’re entered to win! Lunch Specials Tuesday • Taco Salad Wednesday • Reuben Sandwich Thursday • BBQ Friday • Filipino
KNIGHT'S TABLE 226-3214 • Bldg 934 December Specials Tuesdays • Tacos Wednesdays • Wings Thursdays • International Now Serving Brunch! 8am-12:30pm Come grab brunch with us every Saturday, Sunday, holiday mornings, goal days, & family days.
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THE GREAT LITTLE PIZZA PLACE 226-2181 • Bldg 670
SPECIALS Pizza of the Month Come out and enjoy a piping hot, fresh out of the oven pizza. This month's special is Chicken Parmesan featuring chicken, green onion, and parmesan cheese on a marinara base. Sm: $10.75 Md: $13.25 Lg: $17.25
*Delivery is available to on-base locations, including the Liberty Village & Lord's Walk housing areas! Delivery fee applicable. See page 41 for delivery hours.
Pizza Meal Deal Monday-Friday 11am-2pm Members can enjoy two jumbo slices of pizza with a drink for just $4.50 (Non-Members pay $5.50).
PINKERTON’S STEAK HOUSE 226-1611 • Bldg 648
ALL YOU CAN EAT LUNCH BUFFET 11am-1:30pm Wednesday: Italian Thursday: Southern Friday: Bistro
2-4-1 TUESDAY Tuesdays • 5-8pm • Liberty Club Club members can enjoy a 2-for-1 special on any entrée they choose. Not a member? Join today!
LIBERTY LANES’ GRILL 48 226-2108 • Bldg 657 Breakfast Monday-Friday • 7-11am Home of the famous "El Diablo" breakfast burrito! Lunch/Dinner Monday-Tuesday • 11am-2pm Wednesday-Thursday • 11am-9pm Friday-Saturday • 11am-10pm Sunday • Noon-5pm
HOT PIT: FLIGHTLINE DINING 226-3184 • Bldg 1224 Breakfast & lunch Monday-Friday. Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays for our biscuits & gravy breakfast special or on Wednesdays for our BBQ "PIT" special. On Fridays, we serve breakfast all day!"
THE AFTERBURN JUICE BAR 01638 532927 • Bldg 904 Satisfy your hunger with something guilt-free! Grab a made-to-order panini, fresh salad, delicious omelet or smoothie at the Fitness Center!
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Breakfast TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 • 6:30-8AM Members enjoy a FREE breakfast. A little thank you from the RAF Lakenheath Club for being a valued member. While there, enter to win a month’s free dues. Not a member? Stop by and become one today!
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Pinkerton’s Ballroom Members & their children: FREE Non-Members: $10.95, Children $3.95
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the Big Guy in person! We'll have food, drinks and entertainment as Santa makes his way to The Club. You’ll have a festive night of fun that includes photo opportunities! Call the Cashier’s Cage to reserve your spot at 226-1611.
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NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 • 8PM-2AM Pre-Ordered Tickets: Members FREE; Non-Members $15
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Members $5; Non-Members $20 Join us for some high rolling fun this New Years Eve. The ballroom will turn into a casino floor featuring a live band and gaming tables – from poker to blackjack. We’ll also have food and drink specials with a champagne toast and breakfast at midnight. Beer, wine & cocktails will also be available. You make the call if you prefer your martini to be shaken, not stirred. Dress Code: We encourage you to get glammed up for this one … think suits, sequins, cocktail gowns and sparkle. (Not required)
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LIBERTY CLUB AFTER DARK (18+ ONLY)
FIRST FRIDAY AFTER DARK REMIX/SOCIAL
Texas Hold ‘Em: Tuesdays • 7pm
Friday, December 1 • 5pm-2am
Quiz Night: Wednesdays • 7:30pm
Liberty Club Ballroom Members FREE; Non-members $5 from 9pm. Join us on the first Friday of every month starting with Social Hour from 5-7pm followed by DJ Adam Baum, our house DJ, spinning the best music from 9pm!
Wing Night: Thursdays • 9pm Variety Throwback Thursdays: Thursdays • 9pm R&B and Hip Hop Night: Fridays • 9pm Progressive Members Drawing: Fridays • 10pm
COUNTRY NIGHT WITH THE RODEO BULL
Crazy Cash Giveaway: Fridays & Saturdays • 12am
Saturday, December 9 • 10pm–2am
Crazy Karaoke: Saturdays • 9pm
If you feel like a little bit of country excitement, two-step on over to the ballroom and enjoy all your favorite tunes. While you’re there, don’t miss your chance to hop on our rodeo bull!
Eagles’ Landing 226-2326 • Bldg 958 FIRST FRIDAY Friday, December 1 • 5-10pm • Jolly Olde Eagle Every First Friday we’re cranking up the tunes and belting out the notes with karaoke! Cross your fingers in hopes of winning FREE money.
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in the SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 FAMILY BOWLING: 6-9PM LATE NIGHT BOWLING: 10PM-1AM Looking for the perfect way to ring in the new year? Liberty Lanes has you covered! Be here when the clock STRIKES Midnight for the biggest bowling event of the year! There will be food, favors, prizes and of course, bowling! We will kick off the evening with a family-friendly event where people of all ages can roll into the new year ... a little early! Our new graphics and games system will make this evening of festive fun even more entertaining with its built-in camera function and interactive features. Our early event ends at 9pm, giving families a chance to get home for the midnight countdown. At 10pm, our late night event kicks off. The neon lights will be turned up and DJ Ant will be spinning the latest jams as we countdown to the new year. Get a group of friends together or meet new ones here! Our Lane Chatter function allows bowlers to send messages to other lanes. Who knows, you might even find someone to kiss at midnight! Both events sold out last year, so book your lanes now! Each event is just $15/bowler or $50/lane. Full payment must be made at the time of the reservation.
New Year, New You Don’t want to wait until New Years to get some great gear? Go to the pro shop located inside of the bowling alley. They have equipment and services readily available to suit all of your needs. If you’re a beginner or just starting to get more serious about bowling, then you may know how important it is to own your own equipment. For starters, it saves you money in the long run. The continuing cost of renting shoes will add up to the cost of owning your own in no time. Not only that, but owning your own ball or gloves really gives you more control of your game; you can prevent injuries and deliver the ball more precisely. Check with our knowledgeable staff to discuss what will best suit your needs.
LIBERTY LANES 226-2108 • BLDG 657
Daily Deals NEW! DOLLAR DAZE Mondays • 10am-2pm Enjoy dollar games and dollar shoes from 10am-2pm!
Monthly Events
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*Free games must be bowled before 2pm.
Tuesdays • 11am-2pm Spend $7 or more in the snack bar and receive 2 free games with rental shoes.
Fridays & Saturdays • 7:30-11pm 7:30-11pm • $45/lane up to 6 bowlers or $12/person All rental shoes included. Bowl the night away while listening to chart-topping music.
BOWLER APPRECIATION DAY
*Reservations highly recommended. Payment in full is due at time of reservation.
QUARTER MANIA
R4R Bowling Clinic Sunday, December 10 • FREE Instructional Clinic: Noon-2pm Pro Am: 3:30-6pm RAF Lakenheath will be welcoming professional bowlers, Sean Rash and Dom Barrett, for this free clinic. Events are open to bowlers of all ages.
Wednesdays • 10am-10pm Come out for $2 games and $2.50 shoe rental.
Thursdays • 10am-10pm Enjoy open bowling for just $6 + 25¢per game and 25¢ shoe rental!
NEW! FAMILY DAY Saturdays • Noon-3pm Enjoy unlimited games for the whole family! Just $40 rent-a-lane or $10 per person, shoes included!
RENT A LANE Sundays • Noon-5pm Rent a lane for up to six bowlers on Sundays. The first hour is $15 dollars and each hour thereafter is just $5!
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HOW TO FIX THAT SLICE Get the abnormal spin off of your shot with tips from Dean In this month’s article Dean will be concentrating on how to fix that slice, a frustrating shot that can be difficult to get under control. However, these three tips plus two teaching drills will help you eliminate it from your game.
1 GRIP A good golf grip is key when starting to fix that slice. Oftentimes slicers have their hands in a weak position (see photo 1). I recommend a grip (see photo 2) with 3 knuckles visible out of your left eye and your right hand positioned slightly under the club. This will help you strengthen your clubface which is the first step to fixing that slice!!
2 ALIGNMENT A common issue that I see with people who slice is that they are aiming their feet too far left. Need an easy way to check your stance? Place a golf club along your foot line, then step back and check your alignment. If it’s angled too far to the left of your target, make a change so that your foot line points at the target,
3 CLUB PATH
PRACTICE
The main cause of a slice is the path of your downswing. For new and amateur golfers, it is common to hit the ball with an outside to inside club path, essentially meaning that your club is taking the wrong route to the ball. However, with a little practice (and the drills outlined below), you can reverse this pattern to create an inside to outside club path and slay that slice for good!
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DRILL 1 Take the headcover off of your driver and place it to the right of the golf ball (photo 3). Practice swinging your club and focus on missing the headcover. By doing so, you are creating an in to out club path, the first step to having control of your golf.
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DRILL 2 This is a teaching drill I call high to low. It is best done without a golf ball so that you can learn the feeling without feeling the pressure to hit the target. First, place your headcover 12 inches directly behind the golf ball. As you swing back, your clubhead will need to miss the headcover to the right. As you swing down, your club will need to miss the headcover to the left. Together, these strokes create the desired clubpath.
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Par-TEE Kid’s Package • $64
Saturday, December 16 • Noon-4pm • Free (Hot Chocolate & Spiced Wine for Sale) Just because the temperatures are low doesn’t mean you can’t take your golf game to new heights this season! Join us for our special Tees the Season event where you can practice your range game for free. Warm up a little more with some hot chocolate or spiced wine available for purchase.
Junior’s Golf Clinic Saturdays & Sundays • Noon-1pm • $5/Lesson Could your kid’s (Ages 5-17) golf game use a little work? Let golf pro, Dean Fairweather, help your child build up to a 9-hole round of golf in just five lessons. Preregistration is required. Call the ProShop to sign up.
HOLIDAY DEAL Golf Instructor: Dean Fairweather One-on-one individual lessons available: Thursday-Sunday $40/30 min; $70/hr Looking for a perfect gift for the aspiring golfer in your life? Don’t miss Dean’s holiday golf lesson deal. Get four 30 minute golf lessons for just $99! Pick up a voucher at the Pro Shop.
Need some help planning your next kid-friendly event? We’ve got you taken care of! For just sixty-FORE dollars, you’ll enjoy a party package for four kids which includes: 4 hotdogs, 4 drinks, 4 chips, 2 hours on the driving range with 1 hour instruction, and 4 club rentals. Call the ProShop to sign up. No discounts, additional children can be added to the package for $18 each (maximum 8 kids).
Par-TEE Adult’s Package • $134
Need a fun idea for your next get-together? Leave your party planning to us! For just $134, you’ll enjoy a party package for four adults which includes: 4 brats, 4 beers, 4 chips, 4 rounds of golf (18 holes), 4 club rentals and two carts. Call the ProShop to sign up. No discounts, additional adults can be added to the package for $40 each (maximum 8 people in a party). Certificates available to purchase as a gift for your favorite golfer.
Birthday Bucket of Balls • FREE
Is your birthday in December? Stop by Breckland Pines on the third Saturday of the month for your free bucket of range balls!
STROKE SAVER Hole 2: A long par 4 with trees all the way up the right side of the fairway
I always take a driver off the tee for this hole, aiming down the left side of the fairway as I have far more room to play with than the tree-lined right side. With the second shot you have a choice to make, either go for the green or layup just short of the brilliantly designed fairway bunker laying 30 yards short of the green. I recommend laying up if you have more than 200 yards for your second shot as, like the first hole, there are greenside bunkers left and right of the green ready to eat your ball up! With a two tier green things don’t get easier as you get closer to the hole. As this is one of the more difficult holes on the Breckland Pines layout, if you score a 5 on this one, you’re in good shape!
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SANTA RUN Saturday, December 9 • 10am-Noon Join the Fitness Center and Operation Warm Heart for our second annual Angel Tree Santa Run! All adult participants in the 5K run/walk will receive a Mr. or Mrs. Santa suit to run in. Children will receive an elf suit. Participants are also encouraged to donate an unwrapped gift for either a little boy or little girl. This event helps to ensure that every child on the Liberty Wing has presents on Christmas Day. This family-friendly event will happen rain or shine! See you there.
HEALTHY HOLIDAYS INCENTIVE Now-January 5 With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, don't forget to hustle over to the gym this winter! The Fitness Center is once again introducing our Healthy Holidays incentive. Pick up an incentive card from the front desk and receive credit for each visit. Turn in as many completed cards as you have between Thanksgiving and January 5. The drawing for prizes will be conducted the week of January 5.
RAFL POWERLIFTING CLUB Do you have a passion for weightlifting? Are you interested in representing RAF Lakenheath at competitions throughout the UK and Europe? If yes, consider joining the RAF Lakenheath Powerlifting Club. Open to Active Duty and civilian men and women ages 16 and up.
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Thursdays in December • 10am Join us for our free weekly Story Time we’ll have books to read, songs to sing and activities for toddler and preschool children. This month’s themes include bears, zoo animals, holidays and winter. Stop by the Liberty Library for more details!
Tuesday, December 19 • 4:30-5:30pm Come and learn, discuss and opine on the various philosophies of history and our current world. Join us on the third Tuesday of every month.
December Holiday Craft Wednesday, December 13 • 4-5pm Join us for this fun and FREE make-andtake craft event. This month we will be making items that celebrate the holiday season. We have materials to create placemats, greeting cards, pinecone ornaments, star/ball ornaments and gift wrap paper.
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First Day of Winter Treat Thursday, December 21 • 10am-6pm Stop by and celebrate the first day of winter at the Library. We will be serving hot chocolate to all patrons that day.
YOU COULD WIN December 14-22 If you visit the Library between December 14 and 22 you can enter to win books or a gift card
Heart Link
Bundles for Babies
Friday, December 1, 8:30am – 3:00pm Heart Link is a FREE spouse orientation program targeting new Air Force Spouses 5 years or less, as well as others who want to know more about the Air Force lifestyle. Learn about the Air Force mission, customs, traditions, protocol, and other support resources and services available.
Friday, December 8 • 9am-12:30pm Expecting a new baby? We bring the experts to you! Learn about budgeting for baby, car seat safety, passports, WIC-Overseas and much more. Participants will receive a $50 AAFES Gift Card for needed baby items.
Love & Logic (Three Part Series) Thursdays, December 5, 12, & 19 12:00pm-1:30pm Parenting the Love and Logic way represents a "how-to" approach to parenting. Participants will learn: how to avoid un-winable arguments, how to stay calm and empathetic when kids do incredibly upsetting things, how to set enforceable limits, and much more!
Building Your Financial Foundation Thursday, December 7 • 10-11:30am Gain a general overview of personal financial management including spending plans, goal setting, emergency savings, debt management, investing more.
Deployed Family Dinner Wednesday, December 13 • 5-7pm RAFL Chapel. This is a free opportunity for spouses and family members of deployed service members to meet, socialize, and build relationships to assist during a deployment. We’ll have a holiday theme for our December event.
Investing in Your Future: Thrift Savings Plan Thursday, December 21 • 10-11am Learn the importance of saving for retirement with the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The workshop will give an overview of TSP, how to enroll and various investment options.
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Queen Elizabeth I of England had gingerbread cookies molded into the shapes of her favorite courtiers. Congratulations to Stephanie Valentin for winning our first-annual holiday cookie recipe contest! Stephanie's recipe for her Soft Pumpkin & Raisin Ginger Cookies is filled with warm fall spices and is perfectly soft on the inside with slightly crisp edges. For her winning recipe, she went home with a Martha Stewart Baking Set. “This recipe all started after my husband came home from work and mentioned his newest Airman was vegan and couldn’t partake in my weekly batch of chocolate chip cookies. I was feeling bad he couldn’t enjoy a home baked treat so I started hunting for vegan cookie recipes. I began to experiment with adding and substituting ingredients to a pumpkin cookie recipe. After several batches, my family and friends helped me to fine tune my new favorite recipe." -Stephanie
Soft Pumpkin & Raisin Ginger Cookies Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 8-10 min Servings: 4-5 dozen | Vegan
Ingredients 3/4 c. vegan margarine softened 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. light or dark brown sugar 1/4 c. pumpkin purée (not pie filling) 1/4 c. molasses 1/2-1 c. raisins (depending on preference) 2-1/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt Additional sugar for rolling
Directions • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. • Add the pumpkins purée and molasses, mix until well incorporated. • Combine dry ingredients, whisk together before adding to wet mixture. • Use a spoon or cookie scoop, place dough directly into a bowl of sugar, roll into balls, coating with the sugar. • Flatten balls slightly once placed into baking sheet. • Bake approximately 8-10 minutes, they will start to form cracks on the top. • They will be soft so let them cool on the baking sheet until they firm up a bit. • Remove with a spatula, place on cooling rack until set.
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¹ The Medieval History of the Christmas Cookie, History.com
Cookie Drive Aims to Bring a Taste of Home to Airmen From spicy ginger snaps and crunchy biscotti to versatile spritz and icing-laced sugar, cookies represent a delicious holiday tradition that has been around for centuries. In the Middle Ages, spices including nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper were making their way into the mainstream along with ingredients such as sugar, lard and butter.¹ However, such delicacies didn’t come cheap and families would save up to purchase them for special occasions. A batch of cookies was much easier to share with friends and neighbors than a cake or a pie would have been, so the tradition began and continues today. While we are no longer in Medieval Times and traditional holiday flavors such as cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger are readily available at our local Sainsbury’s, we still have many dorm residents at RAF Lakenheath who will not be munching on homemade gingerbread cookies this season … without your help. The Holiday Airmen Cookie Drive was developed in support of our Liberty Airmen living in the dorms who are missing a taste of home. Presented by Page Community Center with the support of the Liberty Spouses Association, the 2017 Holiday Airmen Cookie Drive is accepting holiday homemade cookie donations (no nuts please) on December 11th and 12th. Our team of elves will then deliver the cookies to the dormitories on the 13th!
Help spread the holiday cheer to our dorm residents by donating homemade holiday cookies (no nuts please). Drop Off Location: Eagles' Landing Drop Off Dates: December 11-12, 2017 Monday, December 11, 2017 • 7am - 2pm • 4pm-6pm Tuesday, December 12, 2017 • 7am – 2pm atEase | DECEMBER 2017
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Your Family Child Care (FCC) program provides experienced, certified and inspected care of children in government housing. Our FCC providers offer developmentally appropriate care for children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 12 years on a full-time, part-time, hourly, evening, weekend, swing shift |and extended basis. Are you looking for a career in childcare? We are looking for individuals who are interested in running an at home business. Contact Joe McLeer for more details.
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Getting to know Nashville pop artist and songwriter, Danika Portz, before her performance at RAF Lakenheath’s Holiday Tree Lighting on December 8 26
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ith two brothers in the Air Force, Nashville’s Danika Portz is no stranger to the uniform. Her rhythmic, contemporary and soulful sound has been featured on TV shows including CBS’s Big Brother, NBC’s Spartan and MTV’s Virgin Territory. She has also opened up for hit acts including Martina McBride, Dan+Shay, Michael Ray, David Cook, A Thousand Horses & Dylan Scott. Her music has earned her the headlining spot at air shows across the US and five Armed Forces Entertainment tours. We caught up with Danika to learn a little more about this Midwestern girl performing all over the world.
atEase: Tell us a little bit about your brothers serving in the military. I have two brothers serving in the Air Force. One that has been in for seven years now and my youngest brother who just graduated basic training this past weekend!
atEase: How and why did you start this military-focused tour? Having family in the military changes your perspective on things. Until it's one of your own, it's really hard to imagine and understand what these men and women – and their families back home – are feeling day in and day out. The opportunity to tour with Armed Forces Entertainment has been the most perfect way for me to be able to give back to those military families. It's been pretty incredible – I’ve met soldiers from my tiny hometown of 1,600, I've met friends that have deployed with my brother, and I've made friends for life on these tours. It's the most rewarding work I've ever done. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to serve those who serve us.
atEase: Who/what are your musical influences? How would you categorize your music? I had control of the radio in the family car so I grew up on Top 40 pop, but my mom listened and sang Dolly Parton and John Denver, and my dad introduced me to The Beatles, Billy Joel, Elton John, and The Eagles so my musical background is quite varied. My music is ever evolving – which is the fun thing about not only being an artist but being a songwriter as well. I think I'm somehow a cross between Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, and Ingrid Michaelson.
atEase: Is there any musician (or musical group) you'd love to collaborate with? Macklemore, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake.
atEase: What is your favorite holiday album? Do you have any favorite holiday traditions? Album: Kenny Rodgers & Dolly Parton (1984), Once Upon A Christmas. We used to listen to this on repeat while pulling out all the decorations the day after Thanksgiving. Also a huge fan of every Christmas song Michael Buble has sang ever. Favorite tradition: through some genealogy research we found some long distance relatives in Luxembourg and when I was in the 5th grade. They came to visit and had two kids around our age. We had a blast learning about their cultures and traditions and from that point on, we would exchange a giant Christmas box with them every year. When that box from the Luxembourgers arrived – filled with foreign candies, cookies, Nutella (didn't know what that was back then!), trinkets and little toys – it was honestly more exciting than getting gifts from Santa.
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The highlight for us is always meeting the soldiers during site visits. Hoping we get the opportunity to see around the bases and meet with different groups – from the firefighters to EOD to the flight line etc. It really makes you realize "it takes a village" and every single person on each base serves a purpose and is so important to the overall mission. Nashville pop artist, DANIKA PORTZ blends Midwest heart with big city sounds. She is signed to publishing house Green Hills Music Group and Grin Like a Dog Songs. She is also sponsored by several clothing franchises. Danika has been interviewed and featured in Country Weekly, MusicRow, and BILLBOARD Magazines. She has performed at CMA Fest, Hard Rock Cafes and Casinos, Nashville's legendary Bluebird Cafe and Wildhorse Saloon. Her experiences touring with AFE tours have inspired her to write her hit single, My Superhero. A portion of the proceeds from the song are going to wounded Iraq War Vet and former Dancing With The Stars finalist, Noah Galloway's, No Excuses Charity.
Friday, December 8th • 4:30pm • FREE Danika will be performing at this year’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the MDG Roundabout. Enjoy music from Danika and the Youth Center as well as free cookies, hot chocolate and candy canes. There will also be photos with Santa! atEase | DECEMBER 2017
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AIR FORCE TEEN COUNCIL Thursday, December 7 • 6-7pm This is an open council to teens who are responsible and active in the community.
OPEN RECREATION MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Open to Youth Ages 9 and up* • $6.25/month This fun program offers BGCA and 4-H programs in addition to engaging activities. 3, 6 and 12 month memberships are available to purchase. *Bring a copy of your immunizations records to sign up. Ages 6-8 welcome with a parent or sibling. Separate space and events available for teens ages 13+.
CONGRESSIONAL AWARD Open to ages 131/2-23. Visit congressionalaward.org for more information and to apply.
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2018 SPRING SOCCER DATES Member: $60 • Non-member: $70 Registration: January 16-February 9 Season: March 12-May 25 Coach Applications Due: February 2 Mandatory Coach Clinic February 15 • 6pm Skill Assessments 9yrs+: February 21-22 Start Smart (Ages 3-5): $35: March 12-April 20
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Friday, December 8 - 4:30-5:30pm Join your child as we gather to create holiday themed cookies to donate to our RAFL Airmen. This activity is part of the School Age Program and is open to members only.
TEEN LATE NIGHT Friday, December 15 • 6:30-11pm We are teaming up with RAF Mildenhall to throw an awesome party for the teens! There will be great food, a white elephant gift exchange, plus the chance to win a prize. All we ask is that you bring 2 canned food items as your cost of admission.
DECEMBER FAMILY EVENT Friday, December 15 • 3-5pm FREE for members; $5 non-members Get the team together for a basketball shootout challenge. Be the top scoring team and win a prize! Afterwards, enjoy FREE snow cones for all Youth Program members and their families.
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COMMUNITY
CENTERS PAGE CAC 226-1627 • Bldg 900
Early Bird Skate
WARD CAC
226-7023 • Bldg 94 at RAF Feltwell
Family Bingo
Friday, December 1 • 5:30-8pm • $10/10 games. A night out at Ward CAC that’s fun for the whole family! Play for a chance to win a family day out and much more!
Holiday Wreath Making
Thursday, December 7 • 5:30-8pm $35 for fresh wreaths • $30 for artificial wreaths. Celebrate the season by making a homemade wreath. Both fresh and artificial supplies provided. Limited spaces available. Sign up by Dec 1.
*Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult **Parental supervision is advised while working with wire and hot glue
NEW at Page Early Bird Roller Disco Friday, December 1 • 9-11am Hustle over to the roller rink to shake your groove thing. $3 skate session; snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at the Snack Bar.
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Sunday, December 3 • 9-11am The early bird catches the good deal! Join us for a $3 skate session the first Saturday of the month. Pick up some snacks and beverages at the Snack Bar and skate the morning away!
Parent & Me Skate
Sunday, December 10 • 10am-Noon Skate session for under 5’s only. Kids $3, parents skate FREE with a paying child. You can even bring your stroller!
Deluxe Santa Suit Rental
December (All Month) - $25/Day Pick Up: Mon-Sun after 10am • Drop Off: Mon-Sun by 4pm* Bring the jolly to your next gathering by renting one of our fun Santa suits! Open to those aged 18+, these suits are so believable you might even get offered milk and cookies.** *Late fee of $10/hour will be charged for drop offs after 4pm. **Sleigh, elves, reindeer not included.
Parent & Me Skate Date
Wednesdays • 9-11am $3/person on skates. Children 5 and under only
Open Skate
Friday - 5-8pm • Saturday - Noon-7pm • Sunday - Noon-5pm $5 Admission, unless you were born in December, then it's FREE! * Groups 12 or more must call to book.
Lunch Skate Monday-Friday • Noon-2pm • $3/person on skates.
Skating Punch Card Get six punches and your seventh session is FREE!
ELECTRIC AVENUE 226-2067 • Bldg 670
DAILY SPECIALS
VIDEO DROP BOX SERVICES
Pick up a punch card to start saving towards your next purchase! Monday................................. $2 Rental Tuesday............... .New Movie Releases Wednesday.............................. 3 for $3 Thursday...................................... 2-4-1 Friday & Saturday............ 3 Day Rental Sunday................................ Dollar Day
A video drop box is available in the parking lot during closed hours. Remember, dropping your movies off after 10pm may result in late fees.
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Music Shop Passport & Visa Photos Disc Cleaning Special Orders Sales & Rentals
DECEMBER SPECIAL All holidays movies are just $1 to rent all month long!
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BABY DRIVER • R • CRIME/THRILLER
THE HOUSE • R • COMEDY
5/5 Action Packed Time
2/5 Comedy Bust
This movie is Grand Theft Auto 5 made into a film. Ansel Elgort "Baby" is a talented getaway driver who finally breaks even with a criminal mastermind and believes he's out of the business, only to find out he's back in and can't get out. There is an energy that can be felt when watching this film, from the action to the soundtrack (which is hands down music to your ears). Come check out this action packed, heart racing film that gives Vin Diesel a run for his money.
Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets accepted to a top college on scholarship, but when that scholarship falls through, they come up with another way to pay the bill: through an underground casino. Even though the money is rolling in, they cannot handle the trials and tribulations that come with it. The film casts Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler, but as funny as they can be, they could not save this film. The House is another pushed comedy where the trailer has you laughing, but the movie itself has only a few laughs and a lot of awkward silences
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Delivering Cheer RAF Lakenheath Post Office Readies for the Season In an era of online everything – from bill paying to ordering takeout – there’s something special about getting a tangible item in the mail, addressed just to you. Whether it’s a handwritten letter or a carefully considered gift from a family member overseas, it’s important that these thoughtful items are promptly and professionally delivered to the intended recipient. The staff and volunteers at the RAF Lakenheath Post Office are here around the clock to do just that. With an increase in both early and online gift shopping over the holidays, there is no longer a “busy day” for the Post Office, but rather a busy period. Beginning November 15, the RAFL Post Office extended its hours to accommodate the holiday rush, and will even stay open from 9am-9pm on Sunday, December 24th for those looking to pick up those last-minute packages. “The holidays are an exciting time because there are so many people in and out of our office,” said TSgt Raeann Gonzales. “The best times are when kids show up with decorated packages to send out to their family members – their excited faces really remind you how good it feels to give.” There is plenty of giving – and receiving – done by the 48th Fighter Wing personnel. In October 2017 alone, the Post Office sent out 41,245 pounds of mail and received more than 17,000 packages. Those numbers only increase as the holiday season gets closer, which means that there are volunteers and staff members working at all hours to get everything sorted and organized. “Sometimes people don’t realize that apart from Federal Holidays – we receive a delivery truck full of mail items each day,” said RAFL Postmaster, MSgt Janice Mullings. “December is our busiest month. Last year on a single day we delivered 2,100 packages. Our staff is amazing, as are our volunteers who provide much needed assistance during this busy time.” The great thing about volunteering at the Post Office is the flexibility that it offers. As long as you have at least two hours to spare, the staff will find you something to do. Comparable to the elves in Santa’s workshop, the Post Office employees and volunteers work well into the night sorting through mail and organizing packages so that they are easy to retrieve during working hours.“If someone wants to come in at midnight to volunteer, they can!” TSgt Raeann Gonzales said with a smile. Here at the 48th Force Support Squadron, we’re smiling because we will officially welcome the Post Office to our family on January 15, 2018. “As a huge quality of life operation, it makes sense for the Post Office to fall under the Force Support Squadron,” said Sunshine Knutson, Sustainment Flight Chief for the 48th FSS. “We are excited to be a part of this operation that brings so much to our Airmen and their families.” For information on volunteer opportunities available at the Post Office, please contact TSgt Jessica Glover at 226-2370.
Post Office Holiday Hours: Nov 15th – Dec 23rd Drop-Off: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm • Sat 9am-2pm Pick-Up: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm • Sat 9am-3pm Christmas Eve: (Dec 24th) Pick-Up: 9am-9pm Closed Dec 25-26 32
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Name: Gary McCullers Hometown: Vero Beach, FL What do you enjoy most about your job? Performing light conversions without manufactured kits for specific vehicles. This process requires intensive thought to choose products as well as artistic flair to make a light conversion elegant as well as functional and durable. What is your favorite projects that you’ve worked on? I once obtained three Mercedes 190’s all headed for scrap. I managed to build a very nice vehicle from the three cars at the end of their useful lives. What is the most common car repair/ maintenance issue that you see coming into the Auto Hobby Shop? Aside from performing light conversions, I’ve repaired or completely re-accomplished light conversions that were done to a very poor standard. Favorite thing to do when you’re off the clock? I have nearly finished a decade-old project of rebuilding my 315 year old cottage and spending time on my partner’s farm with our nine Chihuahuas.
MEET YOUR MECHANIC
SERVICES Light Conversion Pre-inspection
Pop in for a complete price menu.
Monday-Friday • Noon-1pm & 4-5pm Did you just receive your car from the Vehicle Processing Center? Bring it by the Auto Hobby Complex for a pre-inspection to find out what’s involved in converting it to comply with UK laws.
•Oil Changes • Tire Shop • Parts Store with Special Ordering • Automated Car Wash • Pressure Car Wash • Towing & Recovery • Light Conversion • POV Sales
MOT Testing Mondays & Wednesdays 7am-6pm Tuesdays & Thursdays 7am-4pm Fridays 8am-3pm Sundays 9am-3pm
NEW! Motorcycle MOT Testing
HAVE A QUESTION? Ask at 48fss.fsk@us.af.mil
Mondays and Wednesdays 11am-6pm
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VAN GOGH FOR KIDDOS Saturday, December 9 • Ages 5-8: 10-11am • Ages 9-12: Noon-1pm • $15/child Join us for an afternoon of painting. All art materials are included. Each child will be able to take home their very own 12 x 16” painting. Sign up at the Arts & Crafts Center, class takes place in Bldg 906. *Children under 18 must be supervised
CHILDREN'S ORNAMENT DECORATING Saturday, December 2 • $5 10-10:45am • 11-11:45am • 1-1:45pm • 2-2:45pm Personalize your tree this year with your own hand-painted ornament. All art materials are included. Each child will use acrylic paint to decorate 6 ceramic tree ornaments. *Children under 18 must be supervised
HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING Monday, December 4 • 6-8pm • $15 Create your own holiday themed wreath to keep for yourself or give as a gift. Sign up today.
WOOD CRAFTS 226-3367 • BLDG 1104
ELEGANT ENTRY WAY BENCH 2-Day Course • $160 Craft an elegant entryway bench. Contact the Wood Crafts Center for available dates.
RUSTIC SLANTED LID BOX 2-Day Course • $160 Create a beautiful rustic box for your home. Contact the Wood Crafts Center for available dates.
DECEMBER SPECIALS $5 OFF Crates made 10% OFF MDF (In Stock) 20% OFF Glue and Stains (In Stock) MONTHLY SHOP USE CARD $50 • Unlimited shop use during normal hours of operation for one month. Normally $60.
CRATING SERVICE $25 + Materials • Need to have something crated and ready to post back to the States? We can help!
The Wood Shop will be closed December 24-January 3
Saving s Looking for the perfect gift for that fitness guru in your life? just want to get ahead on your new year's resolution? ODR has you covered! all fitness equipment is 10% off the whole month of December.
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MONTHLY EVENTS INDOOR ICE SKATING
Saturday, January 6 Ages TBD • Exertion: Moderate $30/Person (Contact ODR for discount pricing) Lace up your skates and get ready to glide on the ice! Includes: Transportation, rental equipment and skate time *Sign up by Thursday, December 21.
INDOOR SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
Saturday, January 27 Ages Skiing 3+, Snowboarding 7+ • Exertion: Moderate $107/Person (Contact ODR for discount pricing) Hit the slopes this Winter! Choose between a single lesson or a pass (for those able to use lifts and complete turns). Must provide your own gloves. Includes: Transportation, safety equipment and rental, warm clothing hire and admission *Sign up by Thursday, January 4.
SERVICES AIRPORT SHUTTLE
• Advanced Booking Only • Heathrow or Gatwick from $245 one way for up to 10 people • Services to all UK airports • We can transport pets, too!
KEY CUTTING
Need spare keys for your house or car? Stop by ODR and get yours today!
BIKE SERVICING
Need your bike repaired or new tires or tubes for your stroller? Look no further than ODR!
STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE
8’x8’x10’ units available for just $50/month 8’x8’x20’ units available for just $70/month
SPECIALS DECEMBER SPECIALS
•Family visiting? Roll-aways are just $3. •Winter Wonderland bouncy castles available for parties! •Santa's Grotto - rent this inflatable for your holiday party!
DVD SPECIAL
Only $7.50 for up to 4 hours recording time! Both US and UK formats available.
CAR SEATS
PCSing soon or have family coming to visit? We have UK spec car and booster seats available to rent from infant to 8 years of age. $3 per day/$15 per week and a $5 cleaning fee.
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INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL 226-2979 • BLDG 977 RM G20 & BX MILDENHALL • BLDG 162
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Stonehenge & Bath Christmas Market Saturday, December 2 Adult £51, Child (5-15) £44, Infant £10 Includes: Transportation and tickets Aachen Christmas Market Extended Day Saturday, December 2 Adult £109, Child £50 Includes: Coach transportation, channel crossings and free time to explore the Aachen Christmas Market.
Santa's Magical Journey Saturday, December 16 Adult £26, Child £32, Infant £10 Includes: Transportation and tickets Child's price includes present. The Nutcracker Thursday, December 21 £75 Per Person Includes: Transportation and tickets
Lincoln Christmas Market Saturday, December 9 Adult £30, Child (3-14) £28, Infant £10 Includes: Transportation only
Thursford Christmas Spectacular Friday, December 22 £58 Per Person Includes: Transportation and tickets
Lille Christmas Market Extended Day Saturday, December 9 Adult £89, Child £40 Includes: Coach transportation, channel crossings and free time to explore the Lille Christmas Market.
Winter Wonderland & London DYO Saturdays, December 23 & 30 Adult £21, Child (3-14) £19, Infant £10 Includes: Transportation only
Cologne Christmas Market Extended Day Saturday, December 9 Adult £119, Child £50 Includes: Coach transportation, channel crossings and free time to explore the Cologne Christmas Market. Brugge Christmas Market Extended Day Saturday, December 16 Adult £89, Child £40 Includes: Coach transportation, channel crossings and free time to explore the Brugge Christmas Market.
Paris Extended Day Saturday, December 2 Adult £129, Child £50 Includes: Coach transportation, channel crossings, morning tour of Paris by coach and free time to explore Paris. Christmas in Disneyland Paris 4 Day December 23-26 Adult £395, Child £339 • Single Supplement £120* Includes: Coach transportation, ferry crossings, 3 nights B&B accommodation, transport to Disneyland with 1 day/2 park hopper ticket. 3 Day New Year in Paris December 30-January 1 Adult £259, Child £219 • Single Supplement £80* Includes: Coach transportation, ferry crossings and 2 nights B&B accommodation.
Christmas Eve at Warwick Castle Sunday, December 24 Adult £30, Child (3-15) £26, Infant £10 Includes: Transportation and tickets Disney On Ice Tuesday, December 26 (Family Day) £66 Per Person Includes: Transportation and Tickets
New Year’s Eve in London Sunday, December 31 Adults only £50 Includes: Tube ticket and transportation London NYD Parade Monday, January 1 Adult £19, Child (3-14) £17, Infant £10 Includes: Transportation only Edinburgh Hogmanay – Extended Daytrip Sunday, December 31 Adult £109 Includes: Transportation only Edinburgh Hogmanay – Extended Daytrip Sunday, December 31 All £199 (No children under 12 years of age) Includes: Coach transportation, tickets to the street party and concert in the gardens with headliner ‘Rag N Bone Man.’ atEase | DECEMBER 2017 atEase | DECEMBER 2017 3939
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CLASSES & DIRECTORY AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER Reintegration Briefing Mon & Thurs • 9:30-10:30am Pre-Deployment Briefing Every Thurs • 10-11am Pre-Separation Counseling Tuesdays, Dec 5 & 19 8:30-11:30am 5-Day Transitioning Workshop Dec 11-15 • 8am-4pm Bury Walking Tour Fridays, Dec 1,15 9am-2:15pm Manage Your Move/Port Call Fri, Dec 15 • 10am-Noon Résumé 101 Wed, Dec 6 • 9-11am Federal Employment Pt 2 Thus, Dec 14 • 9-11am FITNESS & SPORTS CENTER Classes are free of charge unless otherwise noted. All classes are suitable for all fitness levels. Group Indoor Cycle Mon • 5-5:45pm Tues & Thurs • 11-11:45am & 5-5:45pm H.I.I.T. (High Intensity Interval Training) Mon, Wed, Fri • 6-6:30am, 9:30-10am & 10:05-10:35am Zumba Mon • 7:15-8:15pm Tues • 6:30-7:30pm
PAGE CAC
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Guitar Classes Wed & Thurs • 3:30-6:15pm $70/month • 30min/week
Ballet: Advanced Mon • 4-4:45pm Ages 10+ • $45/month
Ju Jitsu Thurs • $35/month Ages 4-8 • 3:45-4:30pm Ages 4-8 • 5:25-6:10pm Ages 9-14 • 4:30-5:15pm
Ballet: Mommy and Me Wed • 2:15-3pm Ages 3-5 • $40/month
WARD CAC (RAF FELTWELL) Ballet: Classical Beginners Tues • 4:45-5:30pm Ages 5+ • $36/month Guitar Lessons Mon & Tues • 3:15-6pm $70/month • 30min/week Ju Jitsu Mon • $35/month Ages 4-8 • 3:30-4:15pm Ages 9-14 • 4:15-5pm Pre-School Ballet Tues • 4-4:45pm Ages 3-5 • $36/month
Ballet: Beginner Wed • 3-3:45pm Ages 6-12 • $40/month Ballet: Intermediate Wed • 3:45-4:30pm Ages 6-12 • $40/month Gymnastics Mon, Wed and Thurs • Times vary Age 2+ • Starts at $40/month Karate Thurs • 4:45-5:45pm & 5:45-6:45pm Ages 6+ • $45/month Piano Lessons Mon-Fri • Ages 8+ Times vary • 30mins/week $88/month Torch Club Wednesdays • 4-5pm • Ages 9-13 Keystone Club 2nd & 4th Thursday • 6-7pm Ages 14-18 Congressional Award Open to ages 13½-23 Visit www.congressionalaward.org for more information.
Strong by Zumba Mon • 5:30-6:30pm Power Stretch Fri • Noon-1pm Total Body Conditioning Wed • 5-5:45pm Yoga Mon • 11:30am-12:30pm Wed • 6-7pm
INSTRUCTORS WANTED Many of our facilities are looking for instructors. Please contact the facility you are interested in supporting for more info.
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AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER Bldg 950 • x3847 Mon-Wed: 7:30am-4:30pm Thurs: 7:30am-2:30pm Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm ARTS & CRAFTS Bldg 906 • x2194 Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm Sat: 10am-4pm Sun: Closed AUTO HOBBY COMPLEX Bldg 1108 • x2454 MOT/SVA: 01638 534185 Mon-Fri: 7:30am-7:30pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 10am-4pm Last DIY sign-in is 60 min before closing. Auto Parts Store Bldg 1108 • x5918 Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 10am-4pm Auto Tire & Lube Center Bldg 1030 • x2279/2278 Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5:30pm BRECKLAND PINES GOLF COURSE Bldg 1320 • x2223 Golf Shop Open Daily: 7am-5pm The Grill at Breckland Pines Bldg 1320 • x3551 Sun-Mon: Closed Tues-Sat: 7am-1pm CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (CDC) CDC East Bldg 659 • x3285 Mon-Fri: 6:30am-6pm CDC West Bldg 439 • x5812 Mon-Fri: 6:30am-6pm COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CENTERS (CAC) Page CAC Bldg 900 • x1627 Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-7pm Fri: 8:30am-8pm Sat: 10am-7pm Sun: 11am-5pm Skating Rink Mon-Fri: Noon-2pm Fri: 5-8pm Sat: Noon-7pm
Ward CAC (RAF Feltwell) Bldg 94 • x7023 Mon-Thurs: 11am-7pm Fri: 11am-5:30pm EAGLES’ LANDING Bldg 958 • x2489 Catering Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm Jolly Olde Eagle Pub x2326 Fri: 5-10pm EDUCATION SERVICES Bldg 948 • x3851 Mon-Thurs: 8am-4:15pm Fri: 8am-3:45pm
HOT PIT: FLIGHTLINE DINING Bldg 1224 • x3184 Mon-Fri: 6am-1:30pm INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL (ITT) Bldg 977 Rm G20 • x2979 Mon-Fri: 11am-4pm BX Main Store Mall Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm Sat: 10am-1pm RAF Mildenhall • Bldg 162 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
FAMILY CHILD CARE Bldg 957 • x2170 Mon-Fri: 7am-4pm
KNIGHT’S TABLE MILITARY DINING FACILITY Bldg 934 • x3214 Mon-Fri Breakfast: 6-8:15am Lunch: 11am-1pm Dinner: 4:30-7pm Sat-Sun Brunch: 8-12:30pm Dinner: 4:30-6:30pm Sun-Thurs Midnight Meal: 11pm-1am
FITNESS & SPORTS CENTER Bldg 904 • x3607 Mon-Thurs: 5am-9pm Fri: 5am-6pm Sat-Sun: 8am-4pm
LIBERTY CLUB Bldg 648 • x1611 Cashier’s Window Mon-Sat: 10:30am-5pm Sun: Closed
The Afterburn Juice Bar 01638 532927 Mon-Thurs: 7am-7pm Fri: 7am-5pm Sat-Sun: Closed
Casino Lounge Sun-Wed: 4-11pm Thurs: 4pm-1am Fri: 4pm-2am Sat: Noon-2am
GREAT LITTLE PIZZA PLACE Bldg 670 • x2181 or x2497 Mon-Thurs: 11am-9pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm Sun: Noon-9pm Delivery Thurs: 4-8pm Fri-Sat: 4-9:30pm Sun: 4-8pm
Pinkerton’s Bldg 648 • x1611 Lunch: Wed-Fri • 11am-1:30pm Dinner: Tues-Thurs • 5-8pm Fri-Sat • 5-9pm
ELECTRIC AVENUE Bldg 670 • x2067 Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm Fri-Sat: 10am-10pm Sun: Noon-6pm
HARD COPIES PRINT SHOP Bldg 957, 1st Floor • x1719 Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm HUMAN RESOURCES Civilian Personnel Cust. Service RAFM Bldg 435 • 238-2111 Mon-Fri: 8am-3pm After 3pm by appointment only NAF HRO Bldg 977 Rm G45 • x4417 Mon-Wed: 7:30am-4:30pm Thurs: 9:30am-4:30pm Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm
Rugbie’s: A Modern Bistro Bldg 648 • x1603 Mon-Fri: 6:30am-9pm Sat: 8am-9pm Sun: Noon-9pm Rugby’s Too (RAF Feltwell) Bldg 94 Mon-Fri: 7am-1pm LIBERTY LIBRARY Bldg 907 • x3713 Sun: Closed Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10am-6pm Wed: 10am-7pm : FREE WI-FI
LIBERTY LODGE Bldg 984 • x6700 Front Desk 24 Hours a Day Check-In: 2pm / Check Out: 11am LIBERTY LANES BOWLING CENTER Bldg 657 • x2108 Mon-Tues: 10am-2pm Weds-Thurs: 10am-10pm Fri-Sat: 10am-11pm Sun: Noon-5pm Grill 48 Mon-Tues: 7am-2pm Wed-Thurs: 7am-9pm Fri: 7am-10pm Sat: 9am-10pm Sun: Noon-5pm Pro Shop: By Appointment Only MANPOWER SECTION Bldg 977 • x1713 Mon-Wed: 7:30am-4:30pm Thurs: 9:30am-4:30pm Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm MILITARY PERSONNEL FLIGHT (MPF) Bldg 977 • x5131 Career Development: x3939 Force Management: x5138 Walk-In Mon-Fri: 7:30am-3:30pm Closed the 3rd Tues of the Month Appointments* Mon-Fri: 7:30-4:30pm *Appointments Take Priority OUTDOOR RECREATION Bldg 1109 • x2146 Mon-Friday: 10am-5:30pm* Sat-Sun: Closed *Starting November
VAT RELIEF PROGRAM OFFICE Bldg 957, Ground Floor • x3166 Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm WOOD CRAFT CENTER Bldg 1104 • x3367 Mon: Closed Tues-Wed: 11am-5pm Thurs: 11am-8pm Fri-Sat: 11am-5pm YOUTH CENTER Bldg 250 • x5437 Front Desk Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm Open Recreation/Teen* x5451 Mon-Fri: 2:30-6:30pm | Ages 9-18 School Age Care (SAC) x5373 Mon-Fri: 6:30am-6pm Youth Sports x5452
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