THEME PARK TICKET SPECIALS

Disney Salutes the U.S. Armed Forces Walt Disney World is saluting the U.S. Armed Forces by offering specially priced Salute Tickets to eligible military members at an amazing savings! Tickets are available for purchase now at Eglin ITT, and are valid for use through December 18, 2020.

Armed Forces Salute Ticket prices are as follows: • 4-Day Theme Park Hopper - $263 • 4-Day Hopper w/ "Plus" - $313 • 5-Day Theme Park Hopper - $281 • 5-Day Hopper w/ "Plus" - $331 • 6-Day Theme Park Hopper - $299 • 6-Day Hopper w/ "Plus" - $349

Tickets are for use by Active or Retired U.S. and Foreign Military, National Guard, Active Reserves, or 100% Disabled, and must be activated by a military member or their present spouse.

Universal Orlando Military Ticket Special Universal Orlando Resort has announced their 2020 special ticket offer for current and retired military members and DoD civilians.

• 5-Day Park-to-Park admission to 2 or 3 parks • Valid for use any day through December 31, 2020 — no blockout dates! • Limit 6 tickets per military member, spouse, or DOD civilian

Tickets are available now at Eglin ITT, priced as follows: • 5-Day 2-Park Ticket: $208 Adult / $203 Child (3-9) Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure • 5-Day 3-Park Ticket: $248 Adult / $243 Child (3-9) Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure & Volcano Bay

Please note, guests must present a valid Military or DoD ID at the time of voucher purchase, upon exchange at the Universal service window, and upon each redemption at park entry.

Full details, plus information on Accommodations, Dining Packages & More are available at Eglin ITT: 850-882-5930

Car Basics Class Thursday, April 16 | 6-8 pm Join Eglin's Auto Hobby Shop for a FREE class of Car Basics: What You Need To Know. A short in-class session will be followed by hands-on learning with your own car. Class size is limited to 10 people, and an adult must accompany any students under age 18. Call the Auto Hobby Shop to reserve your spot. 850-882-2484

French Quarter Festival Trip Saturday, April 18 Join Eglin ITT on a day trip to New Orleans for the French Quarter Festival, the largest FREE music festival in the United States. Enjoy a day filled with Louisiana music, Cajun treats and spirits, art exhibits and special events in the historic French Quarter. Cost is $50 per person for transportation to and from the Festival. Balance or cancellation is due by April 7. Space is limited, so sign up now! 850-882-5930

College Fair Wednesday, April 22 | 9 am-3 pm Location TBA Join the Eglin Education Center for a College Fair, hosted by Team Eglin's 5/6 Club. Over 40 colleges and universities will be represented, and all base personnel are welcome to attend. Come to learn more about: • Associates, Bachelors, and Masters Degrees • Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) • AU-ABC • CLEP/DSST Testing • Financial Aid • AF COOL ... and much more. Contact the Education Office for more information. 850-882-8141

EFMP Orientation Thursday, April 23 | 1-2:30 pm Eglin's Airman & Family Readiness Center holds a quarterly orientation for the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), to help familiarize newly enrolled families with all the services EFMP has to offer. Orientations are held at the A&FRC, Bldg 205. 850-882-9060

Navigating the Divorce Process Tuesday, April 28 10:30 am-12:30 pm Going through a divorce can be difficult. Let the Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center help you navigate through the process and understand the financial impacts on your life with this workshop, brought to you in partnership with the Eglin Legal Office. Call for more information or to register. 850-882-9060

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Heart Link Thursday, April 30 | 9:30 am-2:30 pm The Airman & Family Readiness Center would like to introduce all of Eglin's military spouses to Heart Link—a top-notch program designed to provide spouses with a better understanding of the military way of life, with concentration on the Eglin mission, military customs, traditions, protocol, and knowledge of available resources and services. A fun-filled Heart Link orientation will be held at Eglin's A&FRC (Bldg. 205 on Van Matre Avenue), and all spouses are invited to attend. FREE continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please call for more information or to register. 850-882-9060

Family Fun Golf Sundays | Falcon Course Discounts begin at 2 pm It's family fun at the Eglin Golf Course every Sunday afternoon starting at 2 p.m. Any adult accompanied by a child age 8 to 17 pays HALFPRICE green fees, and the accompanying child plays for FREE! (Falcon Course only.) Golf cart and equipment rentals are available at regular price. The Pro Shop has balls, tees, sunscreen, hats, and everything needed to enjoy your afternoon together. Children must be 8 years or older to go on the Golf Course. A maximum of 2 persons per golf cart and 2 golf carts per group is allowed. Enjoy the most forward tees (green) to make playing as a family easier and more enjoyable. 850-882-2949

Hourly Child Care Monday-Friday | 7 am-5 pm Eglin's Child Development Center offers hourly care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years on a spaceavailable basis. Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance. Cost is $4 per hour, due each day by 5 p.m. Drop-offs cannot be accepted between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Parents must provide a change of clothes, labeled bottles of formula or milk, diapers, wipes, and closed-toed shoes. For more information, call 850-883-7425 (CDC II) or 882-5519 (CDC III).

BINGO! at Eglin Golf Course Mondays | 6:45-10 pm Everyone is invited to play Bingo on Monday nights at the Eglin Golf Course, located at 1527 Fairway Drive off Hwy 85 in Niceville. Beverages will be available for purchase throughout the night. 850-882-2949

Story Time for Little Ones Tuesdays | 10-11 am | Bldg. 2579 Eglin children and parents are invited to a special time of reading and fun activities, hosted by the Eglin Library. Story Time for ages 0-5 is held every Tuesday at the "Bubble Building" (Bldg. 2579 on Gaffney Road) from 10-11 a.m. Admission is FREE with no sign-up required. For more information, call 850-882- 9308 or e-mail eglinlibrary@gmail.com.

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is designed to help ensure care for family members with special needs who meet DoD criteria for EFMP enrollment at current and projected accompanied assignment locations. The Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) EFMP-Family Support (FS) staff establishes, implements and maintains the community support entity of the Air Force EFMP for our Military, Guard, Reserve, DoD civilian and retiree personnel, by providing a full variety of family-centered functions to enhance the quality of life of special needs family members, including: • On-and Off-Base Information and Referrals • Respite Care (shot-term child care) • Access to Tricare’s Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) • A helpful Resource Center • Parent Training • Camps and Special Events . . . as well as support groups, relocation assistance, financial management, school information, and more. Visit www.EglinLife.com/afrc for more information • • • • • •

Eglin’s EFMP-FS Specialists: Marcile Silvia 850-883-4342 J.J. McDaniel 850-883-1968 23

Become A Family Child Care Provider Persons interested in a career as an Eglin Family Child Care (FCC) provider can obtain licensing through the Eglin FCC office and earn a potential monthly income of $4,500! Any on-base individual providing care for another family’s child for more than 10 hours a week on a regular basis must be licensed. Providers are needed to offer care for a wide variety of needs, including hourly, part time, full time, evenings, weekends, special needs, and overnight care. The Eglin FCC office is also seeking individuals living off-base in the surrounding communities to become licensed affiliated child care providers. Affiliated providers must be spouses of a military ID card holder (active or retired) and must meet the State of Florida registered requirements prior to receiving an affiliated certificate from the Eglin MSG commander. Applications are available at the FCC office or online at www. eglinlife.com/fcc. Call 850-882-2994 for information on the next new provider orientation, or visit the “Bubble Building” at 2579 Gaffney Road to speak with FCC staff. Eglin's Child Development Center III offers a special time for parents to enjoy a Parents' Day (or Night) Out one Saturday every month. This popular child care program provides a break for parents while children are safely supervised in a fun and exciting environment. Families with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years may sign up on a spaceavailable basis for $25 per child. Activities for children include games, movies, and craft projects. Dates and times scheduled through the end of 2020 are as follows: • March 28 | 11 am-4 pm • April 25 | 5-10 pm • May 16 | 11 am-4 pm • June 20 | 5-10 pm • July 18 | 11 am-4 pm • August 15 | 5-10 pm • September 19 | 11 am-4 pm • October 17 | 5-10 pm • November 14 | 11 am-4 pm • December 12 | 5-10 pm

Payment is non-refundable and due at the time of pre-registration, along with completed paperwork and a current shot record. Space is limited, and reservations must be made by close of business on the Thursday prior. A snack will be served. For safety, no outside food or drink will be allowed with the exception of bottles for infants. Parents must advise staff of allergies and special needs during the registration process. Families eligible for FREE participation are those with referrals for the "Give Parents a Break" program (call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 850-882-9060 for details) and U.S. Army personnel through the Army Covenant.