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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2019
WEEKLY UPDATE
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V �� I� U � T � W �� D � � I � � $6,000+ IN PRIZES!
C U S T O M E R A P P R E C I AT I O N W E E K ! HAPPENING ALL THIS WEEK: It is our pleasure to serve you! We truly value your patronage! And now, we want to say "Thank you!"... That's why the 96th Force Support Squadron is pleased to announce our 2019 Customer Appreciation Week, happening November 18-22. “We Want To Make You Smile” is the theme and all week long, members of the Eglin Community can win great prizes in a variety of ways at some of their favorite FSS facilities. Detailed prize information and the daily location of our Pop-Up Prize Patrol can be found on all EglinLife social media sites, as well as posted in these participating FSS facilities: Eglin Library | Golf Course | Fitness Center | Outdoor Recreation Auto Hobby Shop | Legends Sports Grill | Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT)
Over $6,000 in prizes will be given away to lucky winners, including 200 Funko Pop! bobbleheads and figurines, 30 Amazon Echo Dots, FSS Gift Cards, a grand prize from Eglin ITT, and more! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or stayed tuned to EglinLife.com for the latest "what, where, and when" on winning prizes! 96th Force Support Squadron | 850-882-4822
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Friday, November 22 | 7 am Event Location: 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.
Look for the PRIZE PATROL! The Prize Patrol will visit each facility between 10:45 am and 1:15 pm on their Customer Appreciation Day with Amazon Echo Dots, FSS Gift Cards & more fun items to give awaybe prepared to answer a Force Support Squadron (FSS) trivia question. Follow EglinLife social media to follow the exact whereabouts of the Prize Patrol!
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• Spouse Employment Workshop Thursday, November 21 | 9:30 am - 11:30 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! Airman & Family Readiness Center (Bldg 205) 850-882-9060
• The GIs of Comedy
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Customer Appreciation Week Monday, Nov. 18 - Friday, Nov. 22
Spouse Employment Workshop Thursday, Nov. 21 | 9:30 am
School Age: Family Round Up
Friday, November 22 | Doors Open: 6 pm | Showtime: 7 pm 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+. Visit www.GIsOfComedy.com for more tour information. 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 Bayview Event Center (Bldg 10870) 850-882-4766
• FREE Class: Tai Chi for Arthritis
Select Mondays: Nov 25 | Dec 2, 9, 16 & 30 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm The Eglin Fitness Center is offering a FREE hour-long Tai Chi class specially designed for participants with arthritis. Classes are held on select Mondays during November and December, in Room 4 at the Main Fitness Center. Eglin Fitness Center (Bldg 810) 850-882-6223
• Troops to Teachers
Thursday, Nov. 21 | 3:30 - 5 pm
Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run Friday, Nov. 22 | 7 am
Youth Winter Sports Registration Late Sign-Ups End Friday, Nov. 22
Star Wars Movie Nights Ep. VI: Return of the Jedi Friday, Nov. 22 | 6 pm
GIs of Comedy
Friday, Nov. 22 | 7 pm
Turkey Shoot Archery Competition Saturday, Nov. 23 | 10 pm
FREE Class: Tai Chi for Arthritis Monday, Nov. 25 | 11:30 am
Movie Night at the Library Monday, Nov. 25 | 5 pm
Make-&-Take Turkey Craft Tuesday, Nov. 26 | 12 pm
Tuesday, November 26 | 1 pm - 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; please call the A&FRC to sign up. Airman & Family Readiness Center (Bldg 205) 850-882-9060
• Star Wars Movie Nights
Troops to Teachers
Tuesday, Nov. 26 | 1 pm
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Now through December 13 | 6 pm
Calling all Star Wars fans! Eglin Outdoor Recreation is premiering its new "Insane Impact" mega-screen at Postl Point, with Friday-night showings of all eight episodes of the Star Wars movie saga. It's the perfect way to prepare for the cinematic release of Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker! Showtime is 6 p.m. on these dates: Nov. 22 - Episode VI: Return of the Jedi Dec. 6 - Episode VII: The Force Awakens Dec. 13 - Episode VIII: The Last Jedi Admission is FREE and open to all base personnel, families, and guests. Moviegoers are welcome to bring snacks, coolers, blankets, and lawn chairs. Outdoor Rec's store will be open 5:45-7 p.m. for those who would like to purchase popcorn, drinks, and snacks on site. A $25 FSS gift card will be given away at each showing, and additional giveaways are planned for the series' conclusion, including a box set of all eight episodes! (Must be present to win.) Outdoor Recreation (Bldg 725) 850-882-5058
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FITNESS CENTER Bldg 810 | 850-882-6223
Turkey Trot
Friday, Nov. 22 | 7 am | Unity Park
Intramural Player Sign-Ups:
Basketball - by Friday, Dec. 6 Cross Country - by Friday, Dec. 13
Eglin’s Biggest Loser
Registration Opens: Monday, Dec. 16
Dodgeball Tournament Wednesday, Dec. 18 | 5 pm
EXPERIENCE OUTDOOR REC Bldg 732 | 850-882-5058
Star Wars Movie Nights
6 pm | Select Fridays: November 22 & December 6, 13
RecOn: Indoor Shooting Range Trip Saturday, Dec. 14 | 7:30 am
Turkey Shoot Archery Competition Saturday, Nov. 23 | 10 am
Christmas Tree Cutting Saturday, Nov. 30 | 9 am
RecOn: Indoor Bouldering Trip Saturday, Dec. 7 | 9:30 am
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THE LIBRARY
Bldg 825 | 850-882-9308
Movie Night at the Library Monday, Nov. 25 | 5 pm
Make-&-Take Turkey Craft Tuesday, Nov. 26 | 12 pm
Puzzles & Pretzels at the Library Wednesday, Nov. 27 | 9 am - 5 pm
Harry Potter Yule Ball
Friday, Dec. 13 | 5 pm - 7 pm
Dinner & A Book Club
Monday, Dec. 16 | 5:30 pm
Holiday Safari with Animal Tales Friday, Dec. 20 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS SUNDAYS ∙ Family Fun Golf Family Discounts begin at 2 pm Eglin Golf Course (the Falcon Course) 1527 Fairway Dr - off Hwy 85, Niceville 850-882-2949 or 850-678-8726
EVERY TUESDAY ∙ Story Time: Ages 0-5 10 - 11 am | “Bubble Building” (Bldg 2579) 850-882-9308
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS ∙ Operation Fit Camp: FREE Circuit Training 11 am | Fitness Pavilion (behind Bldg 1325) 850-882-6223 ∙ Taekwondo Classes 4-5 pm | Advanced: 5-6 pm Youth Center (Bldg 2582) * First session is FREE! 850-882-8212 or 850-882-8291 ∙ Eglin Dance School: Ages 3 - Teen A variety of weekly classes are offered! Youth Center (Bldg 2582) To learn more, please contact: 850-882-8212 or 850-496-0919
WEDNESDAYS ∙ Military Tuition Assistance Briefing 8-9 am | Education Center (Bldg 251) Room #106 850-882-8142 or 850-883-1260 ∙ Computers Open for Test Prep 9 am - Noon | Library (Bldg 825) 850-882-9308 ∙ Win Big With Bingo 6 pm | The Bayview (Bldg 10870) 850-882-4672
3RD THURSDAYS ∙ Operation CCAF Completion 8-10 am | Education Center (Bldg 251) Room #111 850-882-8141 or 850-883-1260 ∙ Spouse Employment Workshop 9-11 am | A&FRC (Bldg 205) 850-882-9060
FRIDAYS ∙ Friday Nights at Legends 4:30 pm | Legends Sports Grill (Bldg 825) Be sure to check out First Fridays! *Dates/times subject to change 850-882-4672
MONDAY - FRIDAY ∙ FREE Indoor Cycling Classes Tuesday & Thursday | 5:30 am Monday- Friday | 11:30 am Monday/Wednesday/Thursday | 5:15 pm
Ask about our Car Care Program for Deployed Military!
850-882-2484
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