FSS Events, Programs & Activities
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2020
Movie Nights at Postl Point Oct. 16-17 | 7 p.m. Enjoy outdoor movies at Postl Point on Friday and Saturday nights! Parking will accommodate up to 40 vehicles per show. Sign-up is required; visit www.signupgenius.com/go/odrmovies to reserve your space. Admission is FREE and open to all Eglin personnel and family members. (850) 882-5058
Friday, Oct. 16 Escape Room PG-13, 2019, Thriller/Sci-fi Saturday, Oct. 17 The House with a Clock in its Walls PG, 2018. Fantasy/Comedy
Hearts Apart Online Forum Oct. 16 | 10 a.m. & 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.EglinAirmanFamilyReadiness Center@us.af.mil to register and receive your Zoom login instructions. We look forward to having you!
UPCOMING EVENTS RecOn: Tandem Skydiving Oct. 17 | 8 a.m. or 10 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. Participants must provide their own transportation to: Skydive Panama City, 1983 Tri County Airport Rd. Bonifay, FL (Approx. 1-hour 45-minute drive from Eglin) 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. Sign up at Eglin Outdoor Rec. *This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty and Reserve personnel and family members. (850) 882-5058
Free QuickBooks Certification Oct. 19-23 | Monday - Friday Calling all Active Duty Air Force spouses! Earn a Certified QuickBooks User Certification through a FREE virtual class by the
Valparaiso Career Campus of Goodwill Industries Big-Bend. Spouses will receive FREE QuickBooks software training, a book, practice test and testing voucher to earn their certification. Call 850-882-9060 to register.
Spouse Employment Workshop Oct.20 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Calling all military spouses! The Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center wants to help you find a job. Learn more about the local and national resources available to help you find your next career, create your tailored and targeted résumé, and apply for jobs on base or in the local area. Civilian Personnel, Nonappropriated Fund, and Career Source representatives will be on hand to inform attendees about hot jobs and how to apply for them! Call 850-882-9060 or visit the A&FRC for more information, or to register for an upcoming workshop.
RecOn: Deep Sea Fishing Trip Oct. 25 | 8:30 a.m.
Experience the thrill of offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico with Eglin Outdoor Recreation aboard the popular Sweet Jody charter fishing boat. Cost is $30 per person and includes, but is not limited to, boat trip, tackle, bait, fishing poles, instruction, bottled water and snacks. Your catch will be filleted, bagged, and put on ice for your trip home. Pre-registration is required, and spots are limited. Participants must provide their own transportation to: HarborWalk Village, 10 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL. *This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty and Reserve personnel and family members. (850) 882-5058
Dog Obedience Classes Tuesdays, Oct. 27 - Nov. 24 | 4 - 5 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. (850) 882-5058
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