MARDI GRAS • LASER TAG • DUELING PIANOS • ODR • ITT 42D FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON • JANUARY - MARCH 2023
Commander's Thoughts
Welcome 2023!
This new year is bringing a lot of new and fun activities to Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex!
Have you heard about the new laser tag recreation complex at Gunter coming soon? Our expert staff is creating a fantastic facility with zombie apocalypse-themed laser tag that groups can reserve or anyone can play during open-rec hours. It’s the perfect place for Unite events and squadron fun, as well as birthday parties or weekend fun!
Plans are also underway at both our off-base outdoor recreation properties, Lake Martin in Dadeville, AL and Mid Bay Shores in Niceville, FL - specials are going on all winter long. Both properties are under new management and making great headway with overall park beautification efforts and bathhouse renovations at Lake Martin. As the weather warms up in the spring, make it a day trip or book a getaway with us. Active Duty military get the added benefit to make reservations up to six months in advance, all other DoD ID card holders are four months in advance. Reservations book quickly so plan your getaways now!
Outdoor Recreation and Information, Tickets and Tours is in a new location at 1461 March Street - the same building as Range 42. Stop by and see their new digs where you can check out camping gear, kayaks, grab food at our grill, play TopTracer, and check out party supplies all in one stop shop! The 2023 Disney and Universal Studios tickets are available now through the ITT office there as well. Military members and civilians can conveniently purchase tickets on base and receive the military discount.
Check the calendars of events and see what great entertainment the Maxwell Club has planned this quarter. Make your reservations early for the Valentine’s Dinner and enjoy a romantic evening with delicious food prepared by our new chef, Chef Jarvi. Dueling Pianos will be back in March and promise a fun interactive night of singing and music. Be on the lookout for our firstever Mardi Gras parade as well.
For families with children, the Child & Youth Centers at Maxwell and Gunter offer great programs for school-age children up to age 18. Check out the membership opportunities, with programming and sports participation, and join the fun!
We are proud to bring new programs, services and activities to our military community at Life at the MAX. Let us know what you think!
Respectfully, Lt Col. Jennifer Stewart, Commander 42d Force Support Squadron
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In this Issue 2 | Commander's Letter 4-5 | January Activities 6 | ITT Tickets 7 | ODR 8 | February Activities 9 | Valentine's Day Dinner 10 | ASF 11 | Base Wide Egg Hunt 12 | March Activities 13 | Youth Activities 14 | Zombie Laser Tag 17 | Stay Connected 17 | Directory 18-19 | Base Maps MARKETING TEAM Marketing Director Commercial Sponsorship Missy Rentfro Marketing Clerk Lastesha Roberson Graphic Designers Jaylon Adams Jonathan Marks
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Activities 06 | First Friday Lunch Maxwell Club •
• $15 per plate Featuring Asian Cuisine by Chef Jarvi 06 | Chinese New Year Paper Craft Night Maxwell Club • 5-7 pm Create your own paper lantern or red envelope to celebrate Chinese New Year • $5 per person • Free for Deployed Affected and Club Members 12 | Karaoke Night Maxwell Club • 7 pm • 18+ 16 | Dr.
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23-28 | Torrey Pines Pro Pick 'Em Tournament
Range 42 • Players can pick 1 player from the eligible field of participants prior to 1st round on Jan 25 • Players may attempt unlimited times during period, but must pay entry fee for each round • Player's lowest score will be combined with their pro's lowest score • Entry Fee: $10/player (Includes 1 hour of play) • 1 hour will accommodate 1-2 players • 2 hours will accommodate 3-4 players • Players must download the FREE Toptracer App to participate • Prize payouts will be determined by participation • 953-2209
26 | Karaoke Night
Maxwell Club • 7 pm • 18+
27 | Candle Pouring Class
Maxwell Club • 4 pm • Learn the art of pouring your own 2-wick scented candle $15 per person • $10 for Deployed Affected and Single Airman
27-28 | Non-Fiction Writing Class
Mid-Bay Shores • 1-3 pm • Author Maegan Beaumont will teach aspiring writers techniques for outlining your story, protagonist development, and overall voice Bring a sack lunch • Drinks and snacks provided Free for registered guests on property $25 per person for non-guests
30-Feb 4 | Pebble Beach Pro Pick’Em Tournament
Range 42 • Players can pick 1 player from the eligible field of participants prior to 1st round on Feb 2. • Players may attempt unlimited times during period, but must pay entry fee for each round • Player's lowest score will be combined with their pro's lowest score • Entry fee: $10/player (Includes 1hr of play) • 1 hour will accommodate 1-2 players • 2 hours will accommodate 3-4 players • Players must download the FREE Toptracer App to participate • Prize payouts will be determined by participation • 953-2209
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02 | Karaoke Night Maxwell Club • 7 pm • 18+ 03 | First Friday Lunch Maxwell Club • 11 am-1 p.m. • $15 per plate Featuring Cajun Cuisine by Chef Jarvi 06 | East Coast Swing Dance Class Maxwell Club • 6-8 pm • Bring a partner or come solo for this 2-our dance class• $5 per person • Free for Single Airman 09 | Karaoke Night Maxwell Club • 7 pm • 18+ 09 | Valentine’s Dinner Maxwell Club 7-9 pm • Enjoy a 3-course meal with your sweetheart Bottled wineand champagne available separately • $80/couple 20 | President’s Day Holiday 21 | Mardi Gras Celebration Details Announced Soon 21 | Intramural Volleyball Maxwell and Gunter Fitness • Turn in your letter of intent to register your team for volleyball 21-25 | PGA National Champion Course Pro Pick’Em Tournament Range 42 • Players can pick 1 player from the eligible field of participants prior to 1st round on Feb 23 • Players may attempt unlimited times during period, but must pay entry fee for each round • Player's lowest score will be combined
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players • 2 hours will accommodate
players • Players must download the FREE Toptracer App to participate • Prize payouts will be determined by participation • 953-2209 February Activities 8 Lake Martin 334-538-7437 BOGO All Equipment Rentals Mid-Bay Shores 850-897-2411 Stay Two Nights In one of our Rv Sites Get one Free Night Offer valid with a stay Monday-Thursday
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Maxwell Club • 6 p.m. • $35 per person Don your best wedding attire for this 1920s themed “married to the mob” dinner party and solve the murder Register online at www.memberplanet.com/evemts/maxwellafbclubs/murdermysterdinner"
Lego Night Maxwell Club • 5-7 pm Learn STEAM principals building with Legos Ages 6-14 • $5 per person • Free for Deployed Affected and Club Members
Karaoke Night Maxwell Club
7 pm • 18+
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Range 42 • Play St. Andrew’s Old Course #11 virtually using the Toptracer app and win prizes for hitting closest to the pin • $10/person includes one hour of play • One hour will accommodate 1-6 players Players may attempt unlimited times during period but must pay entry fee for each hour • Players must download the FREE Toptracer App to participate • Prize payouts will be determined by participation • 953-2209
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Youth Activities
January February
06 | First Friday For Teens
Maxwell Youth Center • 6-8pm • Ages 9-18 • Video games, board games, card games, dodgeball and kickball.
Refreshments will be served • Free for Members
$5 Non-members • Non-refundable 953-6071
23 | Youth Spring Soccer Registration
Maxwell Youth Center
Registration ends February 17
Register daily M - F • 12:30-5:30pm $80 for members • $95.00 for Non-members
03 | Friendship Dance
Maxwell Youth Center • 6-8pm • Dance and listen to music of your choice • Dance Contest • Best Dressed • Photo Booth
Open Rec Only • Ages 9 - 18 • 953-6071
23 | Right Start Soccer Registration
Maxwell Youth Center • Ages 3-4 Registration ends March 17
Register daily M - F • 12:30-5:30pm $45 • 953-6171
24 | Fun Friday For Teens
Maxwell Youth Center • 6-8pm • Ages 9-18 • Video games, board games, card games, dodgeball and kickball. Refreshments will be served • Free for Members $5 Non-Members • Non-refundable 953-6071
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03 | First Friday For Teens
Maxwell Youth Center • 6-8pm • Ages 9-18
Video games, board games, card games, dodgeball and kickball Refreshments will be served • Free for Members $5 Non-Members • Non-refundable 953-6071
17 | St. Patricks Day Dance
Maxwell Youth Center • 6 - 8pm
Members - Free • Non-members - $5 Enjoy music, friends, and line dancing • Refreshments will be served •Dance Contest • Best Dressed • Photo Booth Open Rec Only • Ages 9 - 18
20-24 | Spring Break Olympics
Maxwell & Gunter School Age Program
Week of Fun Events from Countries Around The World •
Activities run from 9:15am- 2:15pm daily • Register online at www.Militarychildcare.com • 953-6117
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Hours OF OPERATION
Hours subject to change without notice • Most 42 FSS facilities are closed on Federal holidays
BOWLING
Gunter Lanes • 416-3186
Monday-Wednesday: 11am- 2pm
Thursday-Friday: 11am-9pm Saturday: 3-9pm
COFFEE SHOPS
Hangar 42 • Gunter Annex • 239-8040
Monday-Friday: 6:30am-1pm
Proudly serving Starbuck's® Coffee
Rickenbacker's T&G • Maxwell • 953-7662
Monday-Friday: 6:30am-1pm
Proudly serving Starbuck's® Coffee
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
Gunter • 416-3185
Monday-Friday: 6:30am-5:30pm Maxwell • 953-6667
Monday-Friday: 6:30am-5:30pm
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL FLIGHT
Civilian Personnel Section • 953-7339
Monday-Friday: 8am-3pm Closed Thursday
NAF Human Resources • 953-7005
Monday-Friday: 8am-3pm Closed Thursday
CLUBS & LOUNGES
Maxwell Club • 953-7820
Office: Mon-Fri: 8am-12pm
Catering: 312-0516
Range 42 Bar & Grill • 953-5885
Monday-Tuesday: 10am- 3pm
Wednesday - Saturday: 10am-8pm Bar opens at 3pm Wednesday-Saturday
DIGITAL RESOURCE CENTER 953-6484
Monday-Friday: 11am-6pm Saturday: Noon-5pm
MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER 953-2353
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:30pm
DINING FACILITIES
Gunter • Aviation Inn • 416-1011 or 416-1017
Monday-Friday: Breakfast: 6-8am
Lunch: 11am-1pm Dinner: 4-6:30pm
Weekends/Holidays: Brunch: 10:30am-12:30pm Supper: 1:30-6pm
Maxwell • Riverfront Inn • 953-5127
Monday-Friday: Breakfast: 6am-8am Lunch: 11am-1pm Dinner: 5pm-7pm
Weekends/Holidays: Breakfast: 5am-8am, Lunch: 10am-1pm Supper: 4pm-7pm
FITNESS & SPORTS CENTERS
24/7 Access Available
Gunter Fitness Center & Annex • 416-1250
Monday-Thursday: 5am-9pm Friday: 5am-8pm Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-5pm Holidays: 10am-4pm Maxwell Fitness Center & Annex • 953-5953 Monday-Friday: 5am-8pm Saturday-Sunday: 9am-4:30pm Holidays: 10am-4pm
FORCE DEVELOPMENT FLIGHT
Airman Leadership School • 953-2415 Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:30pm Career Assistance Advisor • 953-7829 Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:30pm Education & Training Services • 953-5959 Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
GOLF
Range 42 Driving Range • Maxwell • 953-2209
Monday-Tuesday: 10am-3pm Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-8pm
HONOR GUARD & MORTUARY AFFAIRS
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm (After hours 24/7 at 953-7474) Honor Guard • 953-4545 Mortuary Affairs • 953-3273
INFORMATION, TICKETS & TOURS 953-6351
Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm
LODGING
University Inn • Maxwell 953-2055
Aviation Inn • Gunter 416-2501 http://af.dodlodging.net/propertys
MANPOWER & ORGANIZATION FLIGHT 953-7961
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 7am-4pm Thursday: 7am-1pm
MILITARY PERSONNEL FLIGHT
Maxwell • 953-5032
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8am-4pm Wednesday: 9:30am-4pm Thursday: 8am-12pm Gunter • 416-1399 Monday, Friday: 8am-Noon • Wednesday: Noon-4pm
OUTDOOR RECREATION 953-6144
Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm Equipment Checkout • 953-6144 Famcamp • 953-5161 Vehicle Resale Lot • 953-6144 Lakeside Pavilion Rental • 953-5161
POOL
Maxwell Aviation Cadet Pool • 953-5956 Closed for season
RECREATION AREAS
Lake Martin • (334) 538-7437
Sunday-Saturday • 10am-4pm Mid-Bay Shores • (850) 897-2411
Reservations • 953-3509 Sunday-Saturday: 8am-5pm
SCHOOL AGE CENTERS
Gunter • 416-1427
Before School: Mon-Fri: 6:30am-8am
After School: 3:30pm-5:30pm
Summer: Monday-Friday: 6:30am-5:30pm Maxwell • 953-6292
Summer: Monday-Friday: 6:30am-5:30pm
School Year: Before School: Mon-Fri: 6:30am-8am
After School: Monday-Friday: 2:30pm-5:30pm
YOUTH CENTERS
Gunter • 416-3436
Monday-Friday: 12pm-5:30pm Maxwell • 953-6292 Monday-Friday: 12-5:30pm
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