FSS Events, Programs & Activities
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020
Movie Nights at Postl Point Sept. 18-19 | 7 p.m. Enjoy outdoor movies at Postl Point on Friday and Saturday night. Parking will accommodate up to 40 vehicles per show. Registration is open this week, Thursday through Saturday, by contacting Outdoor Rec at (850) 882-5058 during regular hours of operation. Outdoor Rec is open Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., open Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Movies are open to all Eglin personnel and family members Friday, Sept. 18
Jurassic World
2015, PG-13, Action/Adventure/Sci-fi Saturday, Sept. 19
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
2018, PG-13, Action/Adventure/Sci-fi
Hearts Apart Online Forum Sept. 18 | 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Are you the family member of a deployed loved one? Eglin's Airman & Family Readiness Center would like to cordially invite you to the Hearts Apart Program Online Forum! This is a monthly virtual meeting via Zoom for deployed families to engage directly with our Readiness NCO's to discuss issues and share resources on how we can ease the hardship of being separated from your loved one. We also aim to bring our deployed family community together in an effort to strengthen our resiliency and bonds. If interested, please call (850) 882-9060 or email Eglin.EglinAirmanFamilyReadinessCenter@us.af.mil to register and receive your Zoom login instructions. We look forward to having you!
UPCOMING EVENTS
RecOn Tandem Skydiving Sept. 26 | 7:45 and 9:45 a.m. Join Eglin Outdoor Recreation on a day trip to Bonifay, Florida (www.xtremeskydivers.com) for the ultimate thrill — Tandem Skydiving! Jump from nearly 14,000 feet, falling about 1,000 feet every six seconds at 120 mph. Cost is $50 per person. Photos and videos may be purchased at the site. Participants must be 18 years or older, in good health and physical condition, and should not be on medication which could affect judgment or performance. There is no height restriction, but the weight limit is 230 pounds. A weigh-in is required on flight day, and even one pound over the limit will prohibit participation. Participants MUST have a current High-Risk Activities form (AF Form 4391) filled out BEFORE signing up. Call Eglin Outdoor Rec at (850) 882-5058 to register. Participants must provide their own transportation to: Skydive Panama City, 1983 Tri County Airport Road, Bonifay, FL. (Approx. 1-hour 45-minute drive from Eglin)
Dog Obedience Classes Sept. 30 | Wednesdays 5 - 6 p.m. 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 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.
SAPI Bouldering Overnight Oct. 3-4 | Meet at Postl Point at 6 a.m. Join Outdoor Recreation for an overnight trip to Horse Pens 40, a historic outdoor nature park offering bouldering, hiking, camping, picnicking, exploring and much more. While there, test your bouldering skills on some of the most popular rocks in the south. Participants will be provided the proper footwear, all safety equipment, a knowledgeable guide and all the necessary camping gear for an overnight stay. Cost is $25 per person and includes transportation. Participants are encouraged to bring water, rain gear, a change of clothes, necessary toiletries, warm clothing, snacks and anything personally needed for a 5-hour road trip. Meet at the Postl Point Outdoor Rec Center for a 6 a.m. departure to Steel, AL. Pre-registration is required, so call (850) 882-5058 to register today!
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