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NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2019 INSIDE: SPECIAL EVENTS & PROMOTIONS "SMILE!" Week . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 The GIs of Comedy . . . . . . . . . 22, 26 WinterFest! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 40
RECREATION & LEISURE Star Wars Nights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Turkey Shoot (Archery) . . . . . . 11, 26 Yacht Club Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 RecOn Events . . . . . 10, 17, 18, 25, 29 Kids Golf Program . . . . . . . . . 10, 18 Family Fun Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Dog Obedience Classes . . . . . . 12, 30 Christmas Tree Cutting . . . . . . 13, 27 Bingo at The Bayview . . . . . . . . . . 13 Scenic Trail Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Get Golf Ready! . . . . . . . . . 17, 27, 33 Full Moon Kayak . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Aero Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 29, 34 Hot Chocolate Hike . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ITT Travel News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Fridays at Legends . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Star Wars Nights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Game Of The Week . . . . . . . . . 11, 19 Family Trivia Night . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bingo at The Bayview . . . . . . . . . . 13 Harry Potter Yule Ball . . . . . . . 17, 29 The GIs of Comedy . . . . . . . . . 22, 26 Dinner & A Book Club . . . . . . . 23, 30 FREE Club Membership . . . . . . . 26 Library Movie Night . . . . . . . . . . 26 Puzzles & Pretzels . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Holiday Safari . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 30
Deployment Support . . . . . . . . . 10 Mil Tuition Assistance . . . . . . . . . 12 Computers for Test Prep . . . . . . . 12 Dog Obedience Classes . . . . . . 12, 30 Navigating Divorce . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Expectant Dad's 101 . . . . . . . . . . 23 Dinner & A Book Club . . . . . . . 23, 30 Op: CCAF Completion . . . . . . 23, 30 Spouse Employment . . . . . . . 23, 30 Troops to Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Car Care for Deployment . . . . . . . 29 Key Spouse Training . . . . . . . . . . 32 TAP Education Track . . . . . . . . . . 32 Tech Basics Coaching . . . . . . . . . 33 Retiree Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
FITNESS & SPORTS Operation Fit Camp . . . . . . . . . . 11 Youth Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 23 Taekwondo Class . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mystery Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Get Golf Ready! . . . . . . . . . 17, 27, 33 Turkey Trot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Fitness Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Jingle Bell 5K Fun Run . . . . . . . . . 30 24/7 Fitness Access . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Kids Golf Program . . . . . . . . . 10, 18 Family Fun Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Family Trivia Night . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Story Time for Little Ones . . . . . . . 11 Taekwondo Class . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Parents' Day Out . . . . . . . . . . 18, 30 Expectant Dad's 101 . . . . . . . . . . 23 Youth Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 23 Library Movie Night . . . . . . . . . . 26 Library Turkey Craft . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Puzzles & Pretzels . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Harry Potter Yule Ball . . . . . . . 17, 29 Holiday Safari . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 30 Child Care News . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 United Through Reading . . . . . . . 32
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Americans celebrating Thanksgiving will cook about
Star Wars Movie Night
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Yacht Club Family Night Cookout
46 MILLION turkeys this year, as well as consume an estimated 50 MILLION pumpkin pies. However, studies indicate that nearly 8 OUT OF 10 of
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Family Trivia Night
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Library | 5:30-6:30 pm
Quarterly | A&FRC 9:30-11:30 am
Story Time
MilTA Briefing
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Mystery Volleyball
Education Ctr | 8-9 am
Scenic Hike
Fitness Ctr | 5 pm
Dog Obedience
ODR | 8:30 am | $20
Get Golf Ready
Star Wars Movie Night
5-Week Class Begins ODR | 4-5 pm | $75
9 am-2 pm | $70
CALENDAR 10-11 am | FREE Ages 0-5 | Bldg 2579
“Ep V: The Empire Strikes Back” ODR | 6 pm
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Full Moon Kayak
Story Time
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Discounts After 2 pm
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“SMILE!” Week Begins Expectant Dad's 101
A&FRC | 8 am-3 pm
BINGO!
Bayview | 6 pm
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10-11 am | FREE Ages 0-5 | Bldg 2579
MilTA Briefing
Navigating the Divorce Process
BINGO!
Education Ctr | 8-9 am Bayview | 6 pm
Discounts After 2 pm
“Toy Story 4” (G) 5 pm | All Ages
Movie Night at the Library
RecOn Indoor Shooting Range
Star Wars Movie Night
ODR | 7:30 am | $25
Future Stars Golf Program 10:30 am or 12 pm Ages 4-6 | $100
Yacht Club Member Night 6:30 pm | Adults Only
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Education Ctr | 8-9 am
Story Time
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MilTA Briefing
Operation CCAF Completion
BINGO!
Education Ctr | 8-10 am
Bayview | 6 pm
Spouse Employment Workshop
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Yacht Club | 6 pm
“Ep VI: Return of the Jedi” | ODR | 6 pm
Aero Club Monthly Meeting
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Library | 9 am-5 pm
Story Time
Turkey Craft Library | 12-5 pm
Troops To Teachers
A&FRC| 1-3 pm
Puzzles & Pretzels
MilTA Briefing
Education Ctr | 8-9 am
BINGO!
Bayview | 6 pm
A&FRC | 9-11 am
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Turkey Trot
7 am | Unity Park
Star Wars Movie Night “Ep VII: The Force Awakens” ODR | 6 pm
The GIs of Comedy
Parents’ Day Out
CDC | 11 am-4 pm
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Turkey Shoot Archery Cmpt ODR | 10 am | $15
Bayview | 7 pm | 18+
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Christmas Tree Cutting ODR | 9 am | $15
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Star Wars Movie Night
RecOn Indoor Bouldering Trip
Yacht Club Family Night Cookout
BINGO!
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ODR | 9:30 am | $10
Boatner Road 6:30 pm | $5
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Key Spouse Training
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Aero Club Monthly Meeting
Education Ctr | 8-9 am
BINGO!
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ODR | 7:30 am | $25
Harry Potter “Yule Ball”
RecOn Indoor Shooting Range Parents’ Night Out
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Op: CCAF Completion
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Library | 5:30-6:30 pm
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WinterFest!
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Jingle Bell 5K 7 am | CE Pavilion
Game of the Week | Legends*
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Holiday Safari
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Yacht Club Membership Night
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TO ALL OF TEAM
EGLIN . . . We wish you a joyous HOLIDAY SEASON and a SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! . . . From all of us in the 96th Force Support Squadron
TEAR IT OUT. PUT IT ON THE FRIDGE. OR IN THE FRIDGE. WHEREVER YOU’LL SEE IT MOST —↓
Education Ctr | 8-9 am
Hot Chocolate Hiking Trip
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Chastity Aguilar Manager, Bayview Event Center
“I am very excited to have this opportunity to run the Bayview Event Center! We're here to offer a venue to host birthday parties, retirements, promotions, weddings, socials, etc . . . We can host the smallest to the largest community events here for FREE!”
Andrew Rice
Assistant Manager, Bayview Event Center “I recently moved from Spangdahlem, Germany, where I was Programmer for the Community Center . . . The Event Center is repurposing and has tons of availability for everyone to utilize. We have catering options available, or folks can bring in their own food.”
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Deployment Support for Spouses
If your spouse is preparing to deploy or is already deployed, Eglin's Airman & Family Readiness Center invites you to attend one of their Deployment Support Briefings for spouses. Learn all about the A&FRC's Hearts Apart program, with information including Youth Comfort Kits, Child Care, and much more. Deployment orders are required to register. Sessions held the first Friday of the month at Duke Field (Bldg 3002, Room 112) are available by appointment only. Sessions held at the Eglin A&FRC are available to walk-ins. Please call to register. 850-882-9060
Friday Nights at Legends
MOVIE NIGHTS FRIDAYS • 6 PM • POSTL POINT OUTSIDE ON THE "MEGA-SCREEN!" NOV. 1 - Episode IV: A New Hope NOV. 8 - Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back NOV. 15 - Episode VI: Return of the Jedi NOV. 22 - Episode VII: The Force Awakens DEC. 6 - Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
FREE Admission! Open to All Base Personnel, Families & Guests
Moviegoers are welcome to bring snacks, coolers, blankets & lawn chairs. ODR open til 7 pm for snack & beverage purchases.
PRIZE DRAWINGS EVERY WEEK! For More Info, Call Eglin Outdoor Rec:
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850-882-5058
Legends Sports Grill is your go-to place to unwind after a hectic week at work. Enjoy an "after-hours" time to socialize, grab a bite, have a drink, or play a game of cards or dominos with your fellow Airmen. Air Force Club members and non-members alike are welcome—it's your place to hang out! We'll see you at Legends Sports Grill. 850-882-4672
Yacht Club Monthly Events First & Third Fridays | 6:30 pm
The Eglin Yacht Club invites everyone interested in boating and boating activities, or SCUBA diving to join the club! The first Friday of each month is a Family Night Cookout at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy freshly grilled burgers and hot dogs with all the fixin's for just $5 per person. The Yacht Club's monthly meeting is held every third Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Membership Night for adults only. The Eglin Yacht Club, located on Boatner Road, is open for scheduled events only. Yearly dues are $96. You do not have to be a boat owner to join. For up to date information, visit eglinyachtclub.org. 850-651-3122
RecOn: Swim with the Manatees
Saturday-Sunday, November 2-3
*This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty and Reserve personnel and family members. Eglin Outdoor Recreation invites you to Swim with the Manatees on an overnight trip to Crystal River, FL. Encounter Florida's gentle giants on one of the most exciting nature tours in the state. All swimming equipment is provided, plus camping gear for an overnight stay at Crystal Isles RV Resort. Cost is $100 per person and is open to all active duty military and family members ages 18 and up. Contact Outdoor Rec to sign up now. 850-882-5058
Future Stars: Kids Golf Program Saturdays, November 2 & 16 10:30-11:30 am | 12-1 pm
The Eglin Golf Course is excited to announce a new "Future Stars" Golf Program for boys and girls ages 4-6. This fun and hands-on introduction to the game of golf will teach full swing and short game, plus safety and etiquette. Register for one choice of two class times, 10:30 a.m. or 12 p.m. Cost is $100 per student and includes equipment, if needed. Class size is extremely limited, so sign up now at the Golf Course! 850-882-2949
Game Of The Week: Football on the MegaScreen! Saturdays | Game Times TBA
Attention, Team Eglin! You're invited every Saturday to the College Football Game Of The Week at Legends Sports Grill, where our "Insane Impact" outdoor mega-screen will present all the gridiron action in giant 15-by-8-foot high resolution! Join the tailgate party as Legends fires up the outdoor grill for some proper game-day dining. The weekend's featured game and start time will be posted at Legends during the week prior, and also announced on EglinLife's social media pages. Bring along your fellow fans, friends, family, and outdoor seating. Admission is FREE; food and beverages are available for purchase. 850-882-4672
Family Fun Golf
Sundays | Discounts begin 2 pm
It's family fun on the Falcon Course every Sunday afternoon starting at 2 p.m.! An adult
accompanied by a child age 8 to 17 pays HALF-PRICE green fees, and the accompanying child plays for FREE. 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 or 850-678-8726
Family Trivia Night at the Library Monday, November 4 5:30-6:30 pm
Join the Eglin Library for a fun and familyfriendly Trivia Night. Compete as a couple or bring a whole group! Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Food and drinks are allowed. 850-882-9308
Story Time for Little Ones
Tuesdays | 10-11 am | Bldg. 2579 PLEASE NOTE: Story Time will not be held during the month of December. Eglin children and parents are invited to a special time of reading and fun activities, hosted by the Eglin Digital 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. 850-882-9308
Operation Fit Camp: FREE Circuit Training
Tuesday & Thursday | 11 am-12 pm The Eglin Fitness Center hosts FREE circuit training every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. at the pavilion behind the Fitness Field House. Workouts last under one hour and are FREE to ID card holders ages 18 and up. Attendees must sign a health questionnaire prior to class participation. 850-882-6223
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Taekwondo Class: Ages 6-Adult
of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind." Cost for continuing sessions is $50 per month. Family rates are available. 850-882-8212 or 850-882-8291
Tuesdays & Thursdays Youth: 4-5 pm | Adult: 5-6 pm
The Eglin Youth Center hosts Taekwondo Classes, and all base personnel ages 6 and up are invited to come enjoy a FREE first session! Just show up in sweats and a t-shirt, bring a bottled water, and be ready to learn. "Taekwondo is one of the Korean traditional martial arts that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways
Military Tuition Assistance Briefing Wednesdays | 8-9 am
The Eglin Education Center hosts a weekly Military Tuition Assistance (MilTA) Briefing, required for all members who wish to use Air Force Tuition Assistance (TA) for the
Computers Open for Test Prep
2019 WINTER YOUTH
BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING REGISTRATION OPEN THROUGH
NOV 15 MON-FRI • 12-5:30 PM
EGLIN YOUTH CENTER
Every Wednesday | 9 am-Noon
AGES 5-12
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first time, and for Airmen who have been inactive for a year or more. Topics include accreditation, transferring credit, testing, college fees, course delivery method, on-base programs, local school options, on-line programs, evaluated education plan, MilTA policy and procedures, Pell grants and other funding sources, course enrollment changes, foreign transcript evaluation, and AFVEC and CCAF degree requirements. Location is Room 106 of the Education Center, 502 West "D" Ave, Bldg 251. For more information, call 850-883-1260 or 850-882-8142.
$50 per Child or $100 per Family *Late Registration Available Nov 16-22 for $10 Late Fee
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Several computer stations will be specially reserved at the Eglin Digital Library every Wednesday for practice testing utilizing the EBSCO LearningExpress suite for DoD Test Prep. This eLearning resource provides access to: • Military test prep (ASTB-E, ASVAB, Military Flight Aptitude, Officer Candidate Tests, etc.) • CLEP, DSST, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, SAT prep • Resources for transition to civilian careers • Career certification exam prep for a wide range of occupations ... and much, much more. Plus, the SCORE MY TEST feature submits your answers for immediate scoring and analysis. Reservations not required; just walk in and test well! 850-882-9308
Dog Obedience Classes
November 6 - December 4: Wednesdays | 4-5 pm
Can't get Rover to roll over? Basic Dog Obedience is just what your pup needs! Classes are specialized for pups over four months of age, or adult dogs who have had no previous training. Your canine companion will learn basic obedience commands and good doggy manners, and individual behavioral problems
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NOVEMBER 30 $15 per PERSON SIGN UP with EGLIN OUTDOOR RECREATION:
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such as excessive barking and jumping will be addressed. Course sessions last five weeks, with classes held for a maximum of 10 dogs. The first class meeting will be for owners only (no dogs should attend, please!). Cost for each five-week course is $75 and includes everything needed to participate. Dogs must be current on all vaccinations, including kennel cough; owners are asked to bring their dog's shot record to the first class. Register and pick up additional class information at Eglin Outdoor Recreation. 850-882-5058
BINGO! at The Bayview Wednesdays | 6 pm
Eglin's Bayview knows how to spell the secret to great riches: "B-I-N-G-O!" Bingo is played every Wednesday evening, with your chance to win $3,500 to $5,000 cash!
Play is open to all ranks military and civilian, family members, and guests ages 18 and older. Bar Bingo starts at 6 p.m. with regular play beginning at 7 p.m. If you're already a regular player, bring along a friend who's not a current bingo player, and you'll receive a FREE 15-game pack! 850-882-4766
Mystery Volleyball Friday, November 8 | 5 pm
Do you like a good mystery? Do you like volleyball? The Eglin Fitness Center is hosting Mystery Volleyball. What is Mystery Volleyball? Well, if we told you, it wouldn’t be a mystery, now, would it? (But we'll give you a hint: Teams will be formed by random drawing at the main Fitness Center gym.) Show up and enjoy the surprises! 850-882-6223
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Scenic Trail Hike
Saturday, November 9 | 8:30 am
Explore the Florida National Scenic Trail with Eglin Outdoor Rec! Wander through springfed creeks and enjoy the plant and animal life along a beautiful 7-mile stretch of trail. Cost is $20 per person and includes round trip transportation to the trail (about 45 minutes away) and a hiking permit. Hikers are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and breathable clothing and to bring bottled water, a sandwich and snacks, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Outdoor Rec also recommends wearing hats and long sleeves. Participation is open to all base personnel and their guests, ages 8 and up. Participants will meet at Eglin's Outdoor Recreation Center at Postl Point for departure. Sign up at Outdoor Rec, and please make staff aware of any allergies or other pertinent medical conditions when signing up. 850-882-5058
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Saturday, November 9 | 9 am-2 pm In just one day, we'll give you the game of a lifetime! The Eglin Golf Course presents "Get Golf Ready!"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;an introductory golf program for ages 14 through adult. Whether you're a complete beginner, or just haven't played in some time, you'll get right into the swing of things after this 5-hour consolidated course, offered one Saturday each month, November-March. Get Golf Ready! is a nationwide initiative by the USGA, PGA, PGA Tour, and LPGA to engage golfers and is taught by Eglin's LPGA Professional. Cost is $70 per person and includes lunch. For more information or to register, contact the Eglin Golf Course at 850-882-2949.
will take participants on a kayaking trip to a small secluded beach for an amazing view of the night sky, a small fire with s'mores, and a moonlit paddle back to Postl Point. Participation is open to all base personnel and registered guests, ages 16 and older, who have some prior kayaking experience. Cost is $20 per person and includes all necessary equipment and ingredients for s'mores. Single and double kayaks are available. Participants are encouraged to bring bottled water and a
flashlight, and to wear non-cotton clothing. Pre-registration is required. 850-882-5058
Navigating the Divorce Process Tuesday, November 12 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
RecOn: Zipline Trip
Sunday, November 10 | 7:15 am
*This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty and Reserve personnel and family members. Soar with Eglin Outdoor Recreation over scenic landscapes on an ultimate Zipline Trip at Adventures Unlimited in Milton, FL. This thrilling outdoor experience features 15 high-flying zips through beautiful forests and over the Blackwater River. Cost for the excursion is only $25 per person and includes transportation, all adventures, and all equipment. Participants should bring water, insect repellent, sunscreen, lunch and snacks, plus a good pair of athletic or hiking shoes. (No open-toed shoes allowed.) Trip departs from Postl Point at 7:15 a.m. Participants must weigh between 70-250 lbs. Visit Outdoor Rec to sign up. 850-882-5058
Full Moon Kayak
Friday, November 11 | 6 pm
Come paddle with Eglin Outdoor Recreation out from Postl Point to see the full moon rise over the bay. This two-hour guided excursion
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process and understand the financial impacts on your life with this workshop, brought to you in partnership with the Eglin Legal Office. Please call for more information or to register. 850-882-9060
Aero Club's Monthly Safety Meeting Thursday, November 14 | 6 pm
Get on board with the Aero Club and all of the up-to-the-minute information about safety, regulations, and all the other business of flying. The Aero Club's Safety Meeting is held every second Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Eglin Yacht Club on Boatner Road. This meeting is open to all pilots as well as current and prospective club members for a time of discussion and information, as well as being a meeting place for club members to socialize. This is an excellent place to check out the club and to meet the staff and the members if you are new to the area or to flying. 850-882-5148
RecOn: Indoor Shooting Range Trip
Parents' Day Out
*This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty and Reserve personnel and family members. Eglin Outdoor Recreation is excited to visit Emerald Coast Indoor Shooting & Sport, the Florida Panhandle's newest and most modern indoor shooting range! Each participant will receive a pistol and 100 rounds of ammunition to use at their leisure, and the trip includes 1-hour each of instruction and lane time with two private instructors. Outdoor Rec has reserved the Pistol Range featuring ten 15 yard shooting lanes. Cost is $25 per person, and round trip transportation is included. Participants must be at least 13 years old and must wear closed-toe shoes and t-shirts. (No tank tops.) Trip departs from Postl Point at 7:30 a.m. Space is limited, contact Outdoor Rec to register. 850-882-5058
Eglin's Child Development Center offers a "Parents' Day Out" one Saturday every month, providing 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. Payment is non-refundable and due at the time of preregistration, along with completed paperwork and a current shot record. Space is limited, and reservations should be made by close of business on the Thursday prior. 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. Please call CDC II at 850-883-7425 for more information or to make reservations.
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Expectant Dad's 101
Monday, November 18 | 8 am-3 pm Attention, all fathers-to-be! Eglin's Airman & Family Readiness Center invites you to attend their "Expectant Dad's 101" class. This new parent support program is where new and soon-to-be dads can learn how to be an integral part of the pregnancy, childbirth, coping with crying, how to bathe a baby, and other baby care processes. Please call 850-883-9890 to register. 850-882-9060
Dinner & A Book Club Monday, November 18 5:30-6:30 pm
If you love reading, and discussing your favorite books with other readers, join the Eglin Library for their Dinner & A Book Club. Bring your own dinner to enjoy, and let the Library serve up the dessert and coffee. No registration is required. This month's discussion will be of "Happiness: The Crooked Little Road to SemiEver After" by Heather Harpham. A digital copy is available for your e-reading device, FREE through the Library's databases. 850-882-9308
Operation CCAF Completion
Thursday, November 21 | 8-10 am
The Eglin Education Center wants to help you complete your CCAF degree! Join them for a briefing every third Thursday of the month at the Education Center (Bldg 251, Room 111). They'll review degree requirements and can help address any specific questions. Active Duty enlisted members are automatically enrolled in the CCAF, and Air Force education and training counts towards a degree! For more information, please contact the Education Center at 850-883-1260.
Spouse Employment Workshop
Thursday, November 21 | 9-11 am
Calling all military spouses! The Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center wants to help you find a job. Join them for an upcoming Spouse Employment Workshop and search for local jobs learning how to use the different application processes and special employment assistance programs specifically designed for military spouses. Call or visit the A&FRC for more information, or to register for an upcoming workshop. Good luck, and happy job hunting! 850-882-9060
Turkey Trot
Friday, November 22 7 am | Unity Park
Come out and join the Eglin Fitness Center for the annual Turkey Trot! This year features a 5K fun run for all base personnel. Start/Finish line is at Unity Park. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers. Participation is FREE. Be one of the first 30 participants to register in person at the Eglin Fitness Center by Sunday, November 17, and receive a FREE t-shirt on race day! All participants may also enter a drawing to win FREE turkeys! This is a great alternative event for squadron PT. 850-882-6223
Youth Basketball & Cheerleading Early Registration: Through November 15 Late Registration: November 16-22 ($10 Late Fee)
Registration for Youth Basketball and Cheerleading is open October 15 through November 22 at the Eglin Youth Center, available Monday-Friday from 12-5:30 p.m. Registration is $50 per child, or $100 per family. All participants must be age 5 prior to Dec. 10, 2019, and under age 12 prior to Feb. 22, 2020. Basketball evaluations will be held Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. for ages 9-12; players under age 9 will be placed on teams according to age group, without evaluations. Practices are held on Eglin beginning Dec. 10, with games played at the Eglin or Hurlburt Youth Centers on Saturdays from Jan. 11 to Feb. 22, 2020. Mandatory Parent Orientation meetings will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, and Thursday, Nov. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the Eglin Youth Center gym. All youth participating in sports must have a current sports physical, shot record showing current flu shot, birth certificate, and recent Parent Orientation completion (within the past year) on file prior to starting practices. Full registration details and forms are available at the Youth Center. VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED! Coaches receive a $50 discount per family. If interested, please contact Mr. Bracey at 850-883-1426 to coordinate your mandatory Coach's Certification Training. All coaches must provide a copy of their most current shot record showing flu shot, plus a Self-Aid Buddy Care (SABC) certificate or Combat Life Skills (CLS) certificate, and CPR card or certificate. 850-882-8212 or 850-882-8291
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CLASSES ARE HELD AT THE MAIN EGLIN FITNESS CENTER (FC • BLDG 810) OR AT THE PHYSICAL TRAINING FACILITY (PTF • BLDG 720) NEAR THE EAST GATE SHOPPETTE Classes may be subject to change | Visit eglinlife.com/fitness for the most recent schedule | Text “EglinFIT” to 95577 to receive notice of class changes/cancellations
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7 am • FC
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Step Pattern with Weights 8:15 am • PTF Yoga
11:30 am • FC
Zumba®
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Pain Mgt Session
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All Strength
Indoor Cycling
5 pm • PTF
ALL STRENGTH Burn calories, build strength! Uses hand weights, body bar, and step bench. For all fitness levels. BACK ON TRACK FREE! For Active Duty. A 4-class prevention program with focus on strength, mobility, and flexibility. Registration is required. F.I.P. (Fitness Improvement Program) FREE! An intense workout designed to improve physical strength of Airmen who do not meet current PT standards. Others welcome. Held at the Main Eglin Fitness Center.
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Step Pattern with Weights 9 am • PTF Indoor Cycling
11:15 am • PTF
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H.I.I.T. (High Intensity Interval Training Short, intense bursts of physical activity paired with intervals of quick rests can result in the body burning calories up to 48-72 hours later. INDOOR CYCLING FREE! Resistance can be adjusted to increase or decrease intensity. Cycling builds endurance, burns calories, and is energizing and fun! OPERATION FIT CAMP FREE! An intense hour of circuit training, utilizing the Alpha Warrior Battle Rig — located in the pavilion behind the Field House. (Ages 18+)
Yoga
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Zumba®
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STEP PATTERNS W/ WEIGHTS Aerobic sessions performed with the step, combined with moves using weights. YOGA Improve balance and flexibility while gaining strength. Great sessions that will help improve the mind and body. ZUMBA® Engage in this phenomenal class, as you ditch the workout and join the party! For all fitness levels. www.eglinlife.com/fitness
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The GIs of Comedy
Friday, November 22 Doors Open 6 pm | Showtime 7 pm
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Eglin's Bayview Event Center welcomes "The GIs of Comedy" as they present a FREE night of side-splitting standup in the Sand Dollar Lounge. Performing comedians are U.S. military veterans — still serving their country one joke at a time — who've been featured on ABC, Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO and more. Admission is FREE! (No reserved seating.) Doors open and bar service begins at 6 p.m. with showtime at 7 p.m. Adult situational material, intended for ages 18+ Brought to you by Air Force Entertainment (AFE,) a part of the Air Force Services Center. AFE's ongoing mission is to provide installations with no-cost quality entertainment for Airmen and their families. For more information, go to myairforcelife.com/entertainment
Turkey Shoot Archery Competition Saturday, November 23 | 10 am
Eglin Outdoor Recreation is holding a Turkey Shoot Archery Competition. A frozen turkey will be awarded to first place winners in three divisions — Men's, Women's, and Children (under age 12). Entry fee is $15 per person. Competitors are encouraged to bring and use their own bows and arrows, but Outdoor Rec's archery equipment will be available for use if needed, at no extra cost. Broadhead arrow tips are not permitted. Participants are required to wear closed toe shoes and are encouraged to dress comfortably for the weather. Contact Outdoor Recreation to register. 850-882-5058
Movie Night at the Library
Monday, November 25 | 5 pm "Toy Story 4" (G)
The Eglin Library is hosting a family-friendly Movie Night showing of Disney•Pixar's "Toy Story 4" (rated G). All ages are
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welcome; food and drinks are allowed. Admission is FREE and open to everyone with base access. Parents or guardians must remain in the facility and supervise their children at all times. 850-882-9308
Make-&-Take Turkey Craft
Tuesday, November 26 | 12-5 pm
Gear up for Thanksgiving with a "make-andtake" Turkey Craft at the Eglin Library. Art supplies and instruction will be provided. All ages are invited to stop in and get crafty! Participation is FREE and open to everyone with base access. Parents or guardians must remain in the facility and supervise their children at all times. 850-882-9308
Troops to Teachers
Tuesday, November 26 | 1-3 pm
If you're an eligible member of the Armed Forces interested in understanding the certification process of becoming a school teacher once your military career is over, you definitely won't want to miss "Troops to Teachers" at Eglin's Airman & Family Readiness Center. This informational session offers guidance on how to become a K-12, charter, or Bureau of Indian Affairs teacher. Discussions include program benefits, how to qualify for a Florida Teaching Certificate, the demand for teachers in Florida, and how to improve chances of employment. Registration is required. 850-882-9060
Puzzles & Pretzels at The Library
Wednesday, November 27 9 am-5 pm The Eglin Library invites all ages to stop in any time on "Puzzles & Pretzels" day! Play with puzzles and munch on pretzels ... that's really all there is to it. Take a break and enjoy a snacktime of fun with family and friends. Participation is FREE and open to everyone
with base access. Parents or guardians must remain in the facility and supervise their children at all times. 850-882-9308
Christmas Tree Cutting
Saturday, November 30 | 9 am
Eglin Outdoor Recreation invites you on a special outing that's sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Jingle all the way out to the Eglin Reservation to select and cut down your very own sand pine Christmas tree! Outdoor Rec will then transport your tree for you, bringing it from the Reservation back to the Outdoor Recreation Center at Postl Point. Cost is $15 per person and includes transportation from Postl Point to the Eglin Reservation (about a 40-minute drive). Space is very limited,
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so sign up early and bring along warm clothes and good shoes. 850-882-5058
Hot Chocolate Hiking Trip
Saturday, December 7 | 8:30 am
What could be better than venturing into the great outdoors to enjoy the pristine beauty of nature in winter? ... How about venturing into the great outdoors to enjoy the pristine beauty of nature in winter, plus hot chocolate?! Eglin Outdoor Recreation invites you out for a Hot Chocolate Hiking Trip along a portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Participants meet at Eglin's Outdoor Recreation Center at Postl Point for an 8:30 a.m. departure. Cost is $15 per person and includes round trip transportation to the trail (about 45 minutes away), a hiking permit, and did we mention
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hot chocolate? Participation is open to all base personnel and their guests, ages 8 and up. Sign up at Outdoor Rec. 850-882-5058
Get Golf Ready!
Saturday, December 7 | 9 am-2 pm In just one day, we'll give you the game of a lifetime! The Eglin Golf Course presents "Get Golf Ready!"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;an introductory golf program for ages 14 through adult. Whether you're a complete beginner, or just haven't played in some time, you'll get right into the swing of things after this 5-hour consolidated course, offered one Saturday each month, November-March. Cost is $70 per person and includes lunch. For more information or to register, contact the Eglin Golf Course at 850-882-2949.
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RecOn: Indoor Bouldering Trip
Saturday, December 7 | 9:30 am
*This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty and Reserve personnel and family members. Join Eglin Outdoor Recreation for a visit to Rock Out Climbing Gym in Destin. This two-hour scheduled event starts with departure time from the Eglin Outdoor Rec Center at Postl Point. The trip costs $10, and round trip transportation is included. Participants must be a minimum age of 13 years old and are encouraged to wear athletic clothing. Contact Outdoor Rec to sign up. 850-882-5058
Aero Club's Monthly Safety Meeting Thursday, December 12 | 6 pm
The Eglin Aero Club's Safety Meeting is held every second Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Eglin Yacht Club on Boatner Road. This meeting is open to all pilots as well as current and
prospective club members for a time of discussion and socialization. Check out the club and to meet the staff and the members if you are new to the area or to flying. 850-882-5148
Harry Potter "Yule Ball"
Friday, December 13 | 5-7 pm
You're invited to a Harry Potter-themed "Yule Ball" presented by the Eglin Library. Stop in for a spell to enjoy holiday games, crafts, music, food, and plenty of wizarding fun! Costumes are highly encouraged for the occasion. All ages are welcome and admission is FREE; no registration required. The Eglin Library is located inside Bldg 825, in front of the main Eglin Fitness Center. Volunteers Needed! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Calling all Witches and Wizards! The Eglin Library needs your magical help with the Harry Potter Yule Ball on Dec. 13 from 5-7 p.m. Costumes are
encouraged as you work with potions, wands, and house sorting. To volunteer, please email eglinlibrary@gmail.com or call 850-882-9308.
RecOn: Indoor Shooting Range Trip Saturday, December 14 | 7:30 am
*This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty and Reserve personnel and family members. Eglin Outdoor Recreation is excited to visit Emerald Coast Indoor Shooting & Sport. Each participant will receive a pistol and 100 rounds of ammunition to use at their leisure, and the trip includes 1-hour each of instruction and lane time with two private instructors. Cost is $25 per person, and round trip transportation is included. Participants must be at least 13 years old and must wear closed-toe shoes and t-shirts. (No tank tops.) Trip departs from Postl Point at 7:30 a.m. Space is limited, contact Outdoor Rec to register. 850-882-5058
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Parents' Night Out Saturday, December 14 5-10 pm
Eglin's Child Development Center offers a special time for parents to enjoy a "Parents' Night Out" one Saturday every month. Families with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years may sign up on a space-available basis for $25 per child. Payment is non-refundable and due at the time of pre-registration, along with completed paperwork and a current shot record. Reservations should be made by close of business on the Thursday prior. Please call CDC II at 850-883-7425 for more information or to make reservations.
Dinner & A Book Club Monday, December 16 5:30-6:30 pm
If you love reading, and discussing your favorite books with other readers, join the Eglin Library for their Dinner & A Book Club. Bring your own dinner to enjoy, and let the Library serve up the dessert and coffee. No registration is required. This month's discussion will be of "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean. A digital copy
is available for your e-reading device, FREE through the Library's databases. 850-882-9308
Operation CCAF Completion
Thursday, December 19 | 8-10 am Complete your CCAF degree! Join the Eglin Education Center for a briefing every third Thursday of the month in Bldg 251, Room 111. They'll review degree requirements and can help address any specific questions. 850-883-1260.
Spouse Employment Workshop Thursday, December 19 | 9-11 am
Calling all military spouses! The Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center wants to help you find a job. Join them for an upcoming Spouse Employment Workshop and search for local jobs learning how to use the different application processes and special employment assistance programs specifically designed for military spouses. Call or visit the A&FRC for more information or to register. 850-882-9060
WinterFest! - FREE Holiday Fun
Thursday, December 19 | 5-7 pm Bayview Event Center
All Team Eglin personnel and families are invited to the Bayview Event Center for WinterFest! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an evening of FREE indoor festivities, activities for children, and thousands of dollars in prize drawings. The holiday fun will also feature a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, plus FREE hors d'oeuvres and holiday treats. We hope to see you there! Sponsored by: Eglin Federal Credit Union
Jingle Bell 5K
Friday, December 20 | 7 am
The Eglin Fitness Center invites all base personnel to the 2nd annual Jingle Bell 5K Fun Run. Show time is 6:30 a.m. at the CE Pavilion on Cypress Road, with the run starting at 7 a.m. Participants are welcome to wear ugly sweaters or their choice of holiday attire. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers. Participation is FREE for all base personnel. Be one of the first 30 participants to register in person at the Eglin Fitness Center and receive a FREE t-shirt on race day! This is a great alternative event for squadron PT. 850-850-882-6223
Holiday Safari with Animal Tales
Friday, December 20 | 3:30-4:30 pm
The Eglin Library is hosting a Holiday Safari with Animal Tales â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an interactive, entertaining, and ed-ZOO-cational experience for all ages. Come visit with a variety of exotic animals from across the globe, and be ready to get up-close and personal! Admission is FREE and no sign-up is required. Open to all base personnel and families. Parents or guardians must remain in the facility and supervise their children at all times. The Eglin Library is located inside Bldg 825, in front of the Eglin Fitness Center. 850-882-9308
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Cherry Blossom Tour: D.C. & Williamsburg April 3-9, 2020
Spend the most beautiful time of the year on a trip to Washington, D.C. and Williamsburg. Enjoy reserved grandstand seating at the National Cherry Blossom Parade, visit the Smithsonian's American History Museum, Jamestown Settlement and Powhatan Indian Village, Colonial Williamsburg, and tour Mount Vernon and many of the area's most popular memorials and museums. Cost is $2,800 per person, double occupancy and includes tours, nine meals including a traditional tavern dinner, 4 nights at the Sheraton Pentagon in Arlington and 2 nights at WilliamsburgWoodlands Hotel and Suites. Airfare from FWB, airport transfers, and insurance are also included. A nonrefundable deposit of $250 per person is required at booking, with balance or cancellation due by Dec. 3, 2019.
Carnival's Newest Caribbean Cruise Departs September 30, 2020
Check out Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, the Mardi Gras, with Eglin ITT! There will be six themed areas packed with brandnew experiences for eating, drinking and spectacular fun. More announcements are still to come, but we're ready to share what may be the most exciting: BOLTâ&#x201E;˘, the
first-ever roller coaster at sea! Everybody can enjoy Mardi Gras, sailing in 2020. The 15-day cruise leaves September 30, 2020. Travel through the South Caribbean with port stops in New York, Amber Cove, San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Aruba, Curacao, Grand Turk Island, and Port Canaveral. PreCruise New York Packages are available! Reservations start from $1,209 per person (based on double occupancy) with ONLY a $150/person deposit. Transportation from Port Canaveral to Eglin will be provided at an additional charge; airfare is not included. Final payment or cancellation is due by June 25, 2020.
Mediterranean & Israel Cruise Departs November 6, 2020
Eglin ITT invites you to enjoy the beauty, sites, and culture of the Mediterranean and Israel on a 14-day Princess Cruise. This 9-port round-trip voyage departs from Rome, Italy aboard the Island Princess. Additional ports include Olympia and Athens, Greece; Ephesus and Kusadasi, Turkey; Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa, Israel; Rhodes, Crete and Santorini, Greece; and Naples and Capri, Italy. Prices start at $3,881.50 per person based on double occupancy and includes transfers, prepaid gratuities, travel insurance, and up to $250 onboard credit. Pre and post packages are available. Roundtrip airfare is not included.
Cruise offer is available to active duty military, retired military and disabled military veterans with proper identification. Final payment or cancellation is due by Aug. 1, 2020.
Wonders of the Mediterranean Cruise Departs January 3, 2021
Take advantage of Eglin ITT's easy payment plan for Norwegian Cruise Line's 15-day Mediterranean Cruise departing from Port of Civitavecchia in Rome on Jan. 3, 2021. Ports include Rome, Italy; Ashdod and Haifa, Israel; Limassol, Cyprus; Rhodes, Greece; Kusadasi, Turkey; Athens, Greece; Valletta, Malta; Naples and Florence, Italy; and, Monte Carlo, Monaco. Pricing starts at $1,959 per person, double occupancy with $50 onboard credit. Balcony and above accommodations include choice of 4 amenities, Oceanview choice of 2, and Inside choice of 1. Roundtrip airfare is not included. Deposit is $200 per person, with balance or cancellation due by Sep. 1, 2020.
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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.
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Fitness Center 24-Hour Access
Enjoy 24/7 access to the Eglin Fitness Center (Bldg 810), and to the Lightning Fitness Center (Bldg 1325) near the 33rd Fighter Wing. In-person registration is required at each location. Have your access card activated at the Main Fitness Center front desk during regular operating hours, or at the Lightning between 8 am-2 pm, Monday-Friday. 850-882-6223
Hourly Child Care
Monday-Friday | 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Eglin's Child Development Center (CDC II & III) now offers hourly care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years on a space-available basis only. Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance. Cost is $4 per hour and payment must be made each day by 5 p.m. Because of the importance of rest for young children, drop-off care cannot be accepted between 11 a.m.–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, please contact CDC II at 850-883-7425 or CDC III at 850-882-5519. 850-883-7425 (CDC II)
United Through Reading
The Eglin Digital Library has a fantastic new resource for military families. They’re partnering with United Through Reading to help deployed members connect with their families through recorded bedtime stories.
Sign up to make a recording at the Eglin Library of a book from the United Through Reading collection. Library staff will assist you in making a private recording and will email you the finished video. Register by calling 850-8829308, or emailing eglinlibrary@gmail.com
Key Spouse Training
Key Spouses are appointed by their Group or Squadron Commander, work closely with their First Sergeant, and are a focal point for information and support for families within their unit. Key Spouses are there to listen and to be a point of contact for referring families and members in the right direction for various services. They serve as an important resource to military families because they are peers who "know what it's like." The Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center provides all mandated training to become a Key Spouse. If you are an appointed Key Spouse or Key Spouse Mentor, please call the A&FRC at 850-882-9060 to register for classes. Interested in becoming a Key Spouse? Contact Marcile Silvia to request more information: 850-882-9060
TAP 2-Day Education Track Monthly Workshops
The Eglin Education Center and the Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) currently offers a 2-Day "Accessing Higher Education" Track for military members (all branches) who will
be transitioning into civilian life and wish to pursue their higher education goals. This 2-day workshop presents an overview of the college admissions process with information on choosing a university, college, or school, and choosing and program of study. In addition to research, admissions, and programs, participants receive an overview of how to fund their education with the GI Bill and other types of federal and private student aid—loans, grants, scholarships, and much more. Contact the Eglin Education Office at and speak with Mike WrightReynolds to register for available class dates: 850-883-1286
Tech Basics Coaching Need tech help? The Eglin Digital Library offers one-on-one Tech Basics Coaching sessions for anyone new to or unfamiliar with the Library's modern features in this digital age. Basic skills to be covered include: • Library catalog and online resources • Downloading or streaming the Library's ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines • Computer, tablet, and smartphone skills. • Internet searching Sessions take place on select Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings. Please check the Library's event calendar at www. eglinlibrary.com for upcoming sessions, or call 850-882-9309. Walk-ins are welcome!
Sign Up at the Eglin Golf Course:
AIR FORCE SPOUSE RELICENSURE REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
850-882-2949
Providing financial relief
up to $500 to Airmen whose spouses must transfer state occupational licenses or certifications ——————————————— Effective for fees incurred during PCS/PSAs authenticated on or after Dec 12, 2017
A&FRC: 850-882-9060
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Eglin Federal Civilian Retiree Association Tues, Wed, Thurs 9 am-1 pm 850-882-2720 *Located across from the Eglin Post Office
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