May 2018 Recreation and Le i su re Events America’s Kids Run & Kickoff To Summer KICKOFF TO SUMMER Come run, play and have fun 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 640. $1 HOT DOG We start summer right – first with the AMERICA’S young at heart. Outdoor Rec will have all their fun SPECIAL KIDS RUN, a little exercise in the form of a color equipment out for you to look over, play in, and to run. Runners, please register at Americaskidsrun. help you plan out your summer season of outdoor The ever popular hot dog is the official org. For questions about the America’s Kids Run, adventures. fun food of summer, so, in partnership with call the Youth Center at 719-556-7220. Plus, Buddy Bison will be there with everyone’s the Youth Center and Outdoor Recreation’s After the run, we’ll party with our KICKOFF summer passport of fun. Buddy Bison helps kids AMERICAN’S KIDS RUN & KICKOFF TO TO SUMMER with games, music, and free food! develop that special bond with nature. As Buddy SUMMER, we welcome summer with a There will be playful activities for the young and the Bison says, “explore outdoors, the parks are yours!” Kickoff to Summer Hot Dog Special – a $1 Hot Dog from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, May Come on out and join everyone at this annual kick off. 18, at the Strike Zone Café, located in the THE EVENT IS FREE … AND FUN! Bowling Center, 719-556-4607. Watch for more information on www.21fss.com. ENJOY ONE … BETTER YET, GET TWO …AT LEAST!
SKYDIVING Have you ever thought about jumping out of a perfectly good airplane? We did, and you can join us! Forget looking out the window, see all of Colorado Springs and the surrounding mountains from over 10’000 ft while accelerating to near 120 mph during a tandem skydiving experience. We're jumping Saturday, May 26! Thanks to funding from the Single Airman Program Initiative (SAPI), this adventure is available to single Air Force Active Duty or Air Reserve Component personnel. Participant must weigh less than 225 lbs in clothes and shoes, must be 18 or older and must wear closed toed shoes. Cost is $20 per SAPI eligible Airman. Call Outdoor Recreation at 719-556-4867, Option #1. RECREATION AND Lei su re EVENTS
KIDS BOWL FREE ADVENTURES GALORE with OUTDOOR RECREATION – 719-556-4867, Option 1. •• All costs are per person. Sign up at least 48 hours in ad- This super program starts May 15 at the Bowling Center, but you can register online now. Kids vance – or sooner as indicated – for all day trips. Call Bowl Free has an app available for both IOS (Apple) and Android devices. Here are the links: Android: Outdoor Rec at 556-4867, Option 1. Visit www.21fss. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kidsbowlfree.mobile and for Apple: https://itunes. com for details. apple.com/us/app/kids-bowl-free/id1346978822?mt=8 How to use the app: 1) You MUST create an account at www.KidsBowlFree.com first! 2) You •• POOL SESSION: KAYAKING – Friday, May 4, for can then access your account from the app. 3) You then use your center PIN to redeem the coupons. Kayaking. Take advantage of a heated, indoor pool as Your PIN is located inside of your Kids Bowl Free dashboard at https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/ you sharpen your skill and practice the fundamentals of center-report.php kayaking. Whether you are a seasoned pro looking to get For questions or more information, call the Bowling Center at 719-556-4607. some training in, or a beginner looking for instruction, this program is for you. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment or Outdoor Adventure Programs is happy to supply the necessary gear at no additional cost. $30. •• BASIC BACKCOUNTRY SKILLS COURSE – Tuesday, May 8. Do you want to enjoy all of the natural resources that Colorado has to offer, but lack the knowledge or experience to do so with confidence? Join us for this FREE educational series where our guides will help you become a more competent backcountry traveler. Course will be held at the Outdoor Recreation Building. FREE! •• POOL SESSION: STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING – Friday, May 11, for Stand-Up Paddle Boarding. Take advantage of a heated, indoor pool as you sharpen your Looking for a skill and practice the fundamentals of paddle boarding. comfortable place Whether you are a seasoned pro looking to get some train- ing in, or a beginner looking for instruction, this program to relax and is for you. Participants are welcome to bring their own unwind after the equipment or Outdoor Adventure Programs is happy to supply the necessary gear at no additional cost. $30. long winter? •• INTERPRETIVE HIKE – Sunday, May 13. Join Check out the Outdoor Recreation for a relaxing day hike through the beautiful trails of North Cheyenne Cañon and learn some Pikes Peak Lodge! interesting facts about the canyon. $35. •• MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL RIDE – Hop on your bike and join us Sunday, May 20, as we explore some of the trail systems that make Colorado Springs one of the best cities in the country. Enrollment includes bike rental, helmet, and round trip transportation. $40 with your bike, $55 with hardtail rental, $65 with full suspension rental. Prices range from •• VAN WITH A PLAN – Whether you’re going to the $44 - $75 mountains for a day of hiking or mountain biking or at- tending a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Outdoor Rec is here to help you have a good time. You Call 719-556-7851 can rent a van and a driver for your next trip. Call us for our custom pricing for your next event, 719-556-4867, for Availability. Option #1. Or visit •• RV STORAGE LOT – Store your RV at Outdoor Rec’s storage lot. Prices range from $25 to $40. 21fss.com/about/p •• USED CAR LOT – If you want to sell your vehicle or ikes-peak-lodge need to buy a good used vehicle, this is the place to do it. Call us for details, 719-556-4867, Option 1. AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER – 719-556-6141 •• A&FRC CLASS SCHEDULE – Available at https:// www.21fss.com/about/airman-family-readiness/ class-schedule/ •• BASIC RESUME – 9-10:30 a.m. May 18. •• DEPLOYED FAMILY DINNER – Second Friday of every month and held at the Base Chapel unless indicated otherwise. Continued on page 3B
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Continued from page 2B •• COLORADO SPRINGS SWIM TEAM – For •• FINANCIAL PLANNING – 8-9 a.m. May 23. ages 7 and older. Must know freestyle and backstroke. Practices are 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, $75. •• FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES – 2-3:30 p.m. May 23. •• PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - $20 per session, •• KEY SPOUSE ORIENTATION – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 18. and scheduled individually based off participants •• MILITARY FAMILY LIFE COUNSELOR – 719- availability. Grab a punch card and get the sixth 425-1115 or 719-342-9572. lesson free! •• PETERSON AFB TAP PROGRAM JOB FAIR/ •• GROUP SWIM LESSONS - Include lessons for NETWORKING EVENTS, 3-5 p.m. Thursday, May kids 3 years of age and older held from 4:30-6:10 10, Bldg. 350, Large Atrium. For an exact list of repre- p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Group lessons are sentatives on each day, contact the Airman & Family 4 weeks long, twice a week for $55 non-members Readiness Center TAP three days prior by calling and $35 members. 719-556-6141. •• PARENT-CHILD LESSONS - We have parent- •• PLAN MY MOVE – Overseas from 8-10:30 a.m.; 719-556-4608 child classes for 6 months- 3 years of age and older Stateside from 9:10-11 a.m. May 24. from 4-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, $55 non- •• RIGHT START – Active Duty, 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m.; members, $35 members. Civilians, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 22 at A&FRC classroom. •• CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY – Monday, May •• PARTIES & POOL RENTALS – Party time! 28. •• TAP GPS WORKSHOP – 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 7-11. Parties – birthdays, holidays, special events – and •• INFLATABLES – Have fun on our in-the-water pool rentals need to be scheduled two weeks in ad- ARTS & CRAFTS and THE FRAME SHOP inflatables from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturdays, May vance and requires a signed party agreement and (ENGRAVING, TOO!) – 719-556-4867, Option 2. 5 and 19. Normal daily admission rate applies. a 50 percent deposit. •• FREESTYLE STROKE CLINIC – From 8-10 •• Personalize your gift; have it framed or engraved at our a.m. Saturday, May 5, FREE! For participants Framing or Engraving shop. of any skill level. •• We have the best prices in the Pikes Peak region and we •• – 12-12:45 p.m. will stand by that claim. In fact, we’ll match any competi- FUNCTIONAL FITNESS Tuesdays and Thursdays, FREE! tor’s non-sale prices. Meets from •• Bring in your framing price quote and we will not only •• MASTERS SWIM PROGRAM – match it, but beat the competitor’s price with comparable 4:45 – 6 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; from materials and superior workmanship. See samples of our 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays professional work; get your mementos and special items and Fridays. For ages 18 and older regardless of framed or engraved for gift giving or as a keepsake for skill level. Adult swim team; coaching on strokes, yourself. drills, workouts; triathlete, open water training. Competition optional. $25/month = swim twice •• Our Frame Shop has one of the area’s largest selections of a week; $40/month = swim unlimited. frame, glass and matting options and a variety of shadow boxes. Have your special memorabilia or photos framed or engraved for any occasion. BOWLING CENTER – 719-556-4607 •• KIDS BOWL FREE – This super program starts May 15 at the Bowling Center, but you can register online now. Kids Bowl Free has an app available for both IOS (Apple) and Android devices. Here are the links: Android: https:// play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kidsbowlfree. mobile and for Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ kids-bowl-free/id1346978822?mt=8 How to use the app: 1) You MUST create an account at www.KidsBowlFree.com first! 2) You can then access your account from the app. 3) You then use your center PIN to redeem the coupons. Your PIN is located inside of your Kids Bowl Free dashboard at https://www.kids- bowlfree.com/center-report.php •• LUCKY SHOE SALE – Come to the Bowling Center and, if we have your size shoe in stock, they’re on sale! Lucky you! •• DOLLAR DAYS IN MAY – Enjoy dollar games and dollar shoes from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday – Friday start- ing May 14. •• BOWLING PUNCH CARDS – Pick up a punch card at the Bowling Center counter. Get a punch for each game you purchase. After you get 10 punches, you’ll get THREE FREE games on us! STRIKE ZONE CAFÉ: •• LUNCH SPECIALS – April 30 – May 4 – Grilled SILVER SPRUCE GOLF COURSE Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with fries and drink, $7.95; May 7-11 – Chopped Brisket Sandwich with fries & drink, 719-556-7414 $7.95; May 14-18 – Turkey Bacon Melt Sandwich with fries & drink, $7.95; May 21-24 – Two Chili Dogs with fries & drink, $6.75; May 29 – June 1 – Fiesta Beef Taco •• 2018 SILVER SPRUCE TOURNAMENT •• GREENSIDE’S MENU features our great Salad with chips & drink, $7.95. SERIES – Contact the pro shop for information. smokehouse items (brisket, pork, chicken). We’ve •• KICKOFF TO SUMMER $1 HOT DOG SPECIAL •• INDIVIDUAL STROKE PLAY – Saturday, also added new fresh salads, juicy burgers and – We kickoff summer with a $1 hot dog today from 11 May 12. Entry fee, $20/person; green fees and open-face roast beef or turkey sandwiches. a.m.-3 p.m. Get one … better yet, get two … at least! carts extra. 8 am Shotgun start. •• BOOK YOUR SUMMER GOLF •• SOUP & ICE CREAM – Now serving soup Monday •• CALLAWAY SCORING: INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENTS AND SUMMER through Friday, and we serve hand-scooped ice cream GROSS & NET – Saturday, May 26. Entry PARTIES NOW - We’re looking forward to in eight different flavors. fee, $20/person; green fees and carts extra. hosting your after- tournament parties and fes- tive summer gatherings. We can seat 20 to 200 •• We open 11 a.m. Monday – Friday for lunch. 8 am Shotgun Start. (under the tent) for your lunch or evening event. •• THE CLUB – 719-556-4181 CLOSEOUT SALE ON SELECTED And the view from the golf course is AWESOME. SHIRTS, SEE OUR NEW GOLF CLUBS – For more information, call the Catering office at •• ABSOLUTELY AWESOME LUNCH BUFFETS, Enjoy the good sale now in the pro shop and see 719-574-4103. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., all you care to eat on Wednesdays, what NEW merchandise we just got in. •• GREENSIDE’S TO-GO MENU – By the Thursdays and Fridays. Friday, May 4 – Cinco de Mayo •• THE GREENSIDE GRILL & pound (dry-rub) Brisket, $9.95; Carolina Pulled Lunch Buffet; Thursday, May 17 – Membership Lunch SMOKEHOUSE – 719-556-4463 Pork, $8.95; Smoked Chopped Chicken, $7.95. Buffet; Thursday, May 31 – Mongolian Lunch Buffet. •• GREENSIDE’S HOURS: We’re open 11 a.m.- Call us at 719-556-4463 between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $10.95/person; Club members get $2 off! 1:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Monday – Friday to place your order. Continued on page 4B
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•• LUNCH MONDAYS & TUESDAYS IN THE SPORTS GRILL – We offer lunch in the Colorado Pizza & Sports Grill Mondays and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Please join us. NEW! Family Night •• BINGO BONANZA – Join us Monday evenings for Bingo! Early birds arrive 6 p.m.; regular session at 6:30 p.m. We play a wide variety of games, so be sure to check out our new jackpot game worth $3,000, progressive games and more for cash prizes. Our bar and food menu is available. Plus, Pizza Buffet try our Bonanza Bingo program that’s available all day, every day. Purchase tickets from the cashier or bartender. Put on a bib and enjoy a new pizza COLORADO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL buffet 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Colorado Pizza & Sports Grill, – 719-556-4181 located in The Club, Bldg. 1013. •• We feature fresh made pizza, specialty pizzas and awesome The new pizza buffet features a sides. Because pizza and beer pair so well together, we of- variety of pizzas so you can have lots fer a huge variety of bottled beers and a nice selection of of this and a little of that. Maybe try regional craft beers. Our draft beer selection changes daily. a new one. Plus, there will be fresh, Try our draft beer of the week special, just $3 a pint. Dine in or carry out. And now we deliver pizza to your office or crisp salads and assorted toppings. home on base! Call 719-574-8863. Adults, $7.95; •• Mondays – Every Monday is PITCHER NIGHT. Enjoy kids ages 6-12, $4.95; 1/2 price pitchers – all flavors, all brews – from 6-8 p.m. kids 5 and younger, $2. and $2 pizza-by-the-slice. Call 719-556-4181. •• Tuesdays - New and Improved Steak Night 4:30-7 p.m. now featuring: 8 oz. Ribeye for $8 or 16 oz. T-Bone for $14. All steaks come with a baked potato and salad. •• Wednesdays – NEW! FAMILY NIGHT PIZZA BUFFET, 4:30-7:30 p.m. featuring a variety of pizzas, fresh salads and toppings. Adults, $7.95; kids ages 6-12, $4.95; Paradise... kids 5 and younger, $2. •• Thursdays - 50-Cent Wing Special, Bone or Boneless (your choice) 5-7 p.m. It’s closer than you think. •• Fridays - Social Hour 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. with snacks and drink specials. •• FINAL FRIDAY of the MONTH – We'll celebrate ear- lier - May 18 - due to the Memorial Day weekend and folks leaving town early. The fun starts at 3:21 p.m. with beer and food specials. •• Saturdays – UFC 224 on May 12: WOMEN’S BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT featuring Amanda Nunes, “The Lioness,” vs Raquel Pennington, “Rocky.” Doors open at 5 p.m.; Under Cards at 6 p.m.; Main Event at 8 p.m. •• Growler Club - Purchase a Growler (64 oz.) in the Colorado Pizza and Sports Grill and have it filled with your favorite draft beer to take home. The initial purchase of our brown glass Growler is still just $9; the new stainless steel Growler is $65. The first fill is still $6. Thereafter, depending on the style of beer or ale you choose, a refill is $9 - $15. Fill a Growler and save $1 off the price; Club members save $2 off any Growler refill! The Colorado Pizza & Sports Grill is located in the back of The Club, 719-556-4181.
PIZZA DELIVERY HOURS – 719-574-8863 The Colorado Pizza & Sports Grill delivers its great pizza and menu items directly to your home or office, on base only. Here are our hours: 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Offering exceptional travel packages and customer Wednesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-8:30 p.m. service for all DoD ID cardholders to both domestic and Fridays; 4-8 p.m. Saturdays (but Saturday is delivery service ONLY.). We deliver on-base to your home or office. Call us international destinations. at 719-574-8863. EDUCATION CENTER – 719-556-4996 We’re the ONLY professional, full-service leisure travel office in Colorado For Education Center correspondence, or to schedule ap- specifically dedicated to travel discounts for the military! pointments, please email [email protected]. Education Center Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Education Center now closes at 12 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month for training. Leisure Travel •• CCAF DIPLOMAS: If you were awarded your CCAF Bldg. 640, Peterson AFB diploma for the Fall 2017 Class please remember to stop by and pick up your diploma at the Peterson AFB Education 719-556-2116, DSN 834-2116 • 719-556-6447, DSN 834-6447 Office located at 301 W. Stewart Ave. (Bldg. 1141). Our www.21fss.com Continued on page 5B
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Continued from page 4B is fully certified as a FAA testing site. Airframe and Enjoy a full line of coffees, espresso, mochas, lattes, and PowerPlant (A&P) testing is offered every Wednesday Frappuccinos – plus assorted pastries and snacks. We serve business hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-3:30 at 1 p.m. If you are interested in testing, send your fresh made soup every day from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Peterson p.m. request to [email protected]. Perk is open from 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday – Friday If you are a spring graduate, the CCAF Graduation in the clinic. Ceremony will be held at The Club on 6 May @ 1 UPCOMING EVENTS: p.m. Graduates will receive information and invita- •• POST-9/11 GI BILL BRIEFINGS: Learn more LEISURE TRAVEL – 719-556-2116 and tions through their 1SGT. about the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Topics covered include 719-556-6447 •• ONLINE TEST SCHEDULING THROUGH eligibility criteria for the bill, Transfer of Education The Leisure Travel office at Peterson AFB is the only YOUR AFVEC ACCOUNT: You can now schedule Benefits (TEB), payment amounts, comparison to the leisure travel office in Colorado specifically dedicated your PME, HAZMAT, DLPT, DLAB, ECL, AFCT, Montgomery GI Bill, and more. May 1 from 9:30- to travel discounts for the military. We have two full- ALS, SOS tests online! Test dates can be requested via 10:30 a.m. time professional travel agents with 25+ years combined The Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) •• TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA) BRIEFING. This experience in the travel industry. We do it all: domestic under the “Online Tests Requests” tab. Your AFVEC briefing is required for all first-time TA users and any and international travel, cruises, destination weddings, account can be accessed through the Air Force Portal personnel who have previously used TA but who have and more! under the “Careers and Training” tab. If you do not not pursued their education within the last 12 months. •• Leisure Travel also has heavily discounted airfares to have an AFVEC account, please take a moment to This briefing is held every Tuesday at 2 p.m. or every Germany and other European cities, based on season. create one so that you can utilize this system in the Friday at 9 a.m. •• Let us help you plan your special getaway – for your- future for your testing and educational needs. If you •• TRANSITION GOALS PLANNING SUCCESS self or your group. To see how you can save on have questions or encounter issues in the process of (T-GPS): ACHIEVING HIGHER EDUCATION your next travel, call Renate at 719-556-2116 or scheduling a test, please call 719-556-4996 or email TRACK: Separating or retiring from the military and Teresa at 719-556-6447 or visit www.21fss.com. the Peterson Test Center at [email protected]. thinking about going back to school? This two-day •• We’re open* 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; closed program guides you through the variety of decisions THE TESTING SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS: on Saturdays, Sundays, federal holidays. You can find involved such as choosing a degree program and college us in Bldg. 640, along with Outdoor Recreation, the •• MONDAY: DLPT/DLAB/AFCT @ 8:30 a.m.; PME institution, funding considerations, and the admissions Bike Shop, ITT, Arts & Crafts and the Frame Shop. @ 1 p.m. process. May 16-17, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. To sign up, •• (*Note: While our building does not officially open until 9:30 •• TUESDAY: DLPT/DLAB/AFCT @ 8:30 a.m.; PME send an email to [email protected]. a.m., we at Leisure Travel are always at our desks and avail- @ 1 p.m. •• WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU able by telephone by 8:30 a.m. Please don’t hesitate to call us.) •• WEDNESDAY: CDC @ 8:30 a.m.; FAA @ 1 p.m. GROW UP: In this 90-minute session we explore personality type and how it relates to career choice •• THURSDAY: PME @ 8:30 a.m.; PME @ 1 p.m. SCHOOL AGE CARE SUMMER CAMP and career satisfaction. During this session we will •• FRIDAY: PME @ 8:30 a.m. take a short personality assessment, explore the results, – 719-556-7220 •• UTA SATURDAY – CDC/PME @ 1 p.m. and investigate resources which will help you discover THE YOUTH CENTER HAS OPENED REG- ISTRATION FOR SCHOOL AGE CARE THIS •• UTA SUNDAY – CDC/PME @ 9 a.m. career fields based on your assessment results. May 8 & 22 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. To sign up, call 719- SUMMER. Parents may add their children’s names to •• AFOQT TESTING SCHEDULE: April 26 (4th 556-4996 or send an email to [email protected]. the registration list on MilitaryChildCare.com for the Thursday of every month) contact MSgt Mary Griego summer camp, which runs Tuesday, May 29, through to schedule [email protected] PETERSON PERK Friday, August 10, 2018. •• FAA TESTING AT THE PETERSON Visit our Starbucks location at the Medical Clinic lob- Continued on page 6B EDUCATION CENTER: Our Education Center by. “We Proudly Brew Starbucks” coffee and espresso.
NEW HOURS at the IRON KNIGHT The Iron Knight Protein Bar is located in the Fitness Center and is open now from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. It serves fresh- made protein smoothies, coffee, energy drinks, top-of- the-line fitness supplements, plus healthy food and snack options. Yummy stuff! •• FITNESS EXPO – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, May 11. Peterson Fitness Center will be hosting a Sports and FITNESS CENTER Fitness Expo in Gym 1. Various organizations from 719-556-4462 on and off base will be showcasing their products and amenities they offer. Event is free and open to all DOD ID cardholders and their guests. •• SPINNING FUN-DAMENTALS – Friday, May 4. This spinning event is designed to help folks get •• PING PONG TOURNAMENT – 11 a.m.-1 to know the proper set up and form for utilizing p.m. Wednesday, May 16. The Fitness Center UFC 224 the spin bikes. It’s also a way for people to keep will host a friendly double elimination Ping Pong their training active when the weather is less than Tournament, a singles match for all players 18 and accommodating. From 7-7:30 a.m., we will go over older. Registration deadline will be May 11, 2018. WOMEN’S the basics of the bike, hand positions, hills, flats, If you think you have what it takes to earn the etc. From 7:45-8:30 a.m. we will have a nice ride bragging rights as Ping Pong Champion. Sign up BANTAMWEIGHT to tie it all together. at the Fitness Center front desk. TITLE FIGHT •• CAPTURE THE FLAG – 4-6 p.m. Thursday, •• WING WAR FIT – 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 22. May 10. A traditional game of capture the flag will •• HERO WORKOUT OF THE DAY – 1 p.m. featuring Amanda Nunes, “The Lioness” from take place on the football field at the fitness center. Thursday, May 24. In honor of all heroes past, pres- Brazil vs Raquel Pennington, “Rocky” from the Two teams will engage in a game of strategic ma- ent, and future. The Fitness Center will be hosting United States. It comes to you from Rio de Janeiro, neuvers to capture the opposing team’s flag. Teams a Memorial Day Hero Workout of the Day in honor Brazil. See all the action at the Colorado Pizza & of five may register, maximum of 10 teams allowed. of USAF veteran, SrA Mark “Jag” Foster. Event will Sports Grill on Saturday, May 12. Doors open at 5 The registration deadline is Monday, May 7, 2018. kick off at 1 p.m. in the Functional Fitness room. p.m.; Under Cards at 6 p.m.; Main Event at 8 p.m. Please contact the Fitness Center for further details No registration is needed. All DoD ID cardholders Call 719-556-4181. or to sign up. and guest ages 16 and older are welcome.
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Youth who are currently enrolled at the School Age Program will not register through MCC; there will be a separate sign up process, and details will be posted at Youth Center. This School Age Care summer camp is for children ages 5 (who have completed kindergarten) through 12 years of age. Families who will need this program should visit MilitaryChildCare. com and create a user profile. Once you’ve created a profile, follow the directions on the website in order to place your child’s name on the registration list. For more information, call the Youth Center at 719-556-7220. YOUTH CENTER – 719-556-7220 •• 4H GARDENING CLUB – 4:45 p.m. Monday, May 7 and 21. •• STEM CLUB –4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 1, 15 and 29. •• HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB – 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays, May 9 and 23. •• SMART GIRLS – 4-5 p.m. Thursdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. •• KEYSTONE CLUB – 5-6 p.m. Fridays, May 4, 11, and 18. •• FAMILY FUN NIGHT - From 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 4. $5/person; $15/family of four; $5 per additional family member beyond four. Ages 9 and older. •• #WEOWNFRIDAYNIGHTS – 6-11 p.m. Friday, May 11. •• AMERICA’S KIDS RUN & KICKOFF TO SUMMER – Begins 9 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Outdoor Recreation. •• KEYSTONE/TORCH CLUB KICKOFF – 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, May 25. (Torch Club is for ages 11-13 and Keystone is for ages 14-18.) 719-556-1760
ITT is located in Bldg. 640 along with Outdoor Recreation, Leisure Travel, Frame Shop & Engraving, and Bike Shop. Call 719-556-1760. •• ELITCH GARDENS ARMED FORCES APPRECIATION DAYS. Elitch Gardens is having Armed Forces Appreciation Days June 11 - 17. Tickets are $26.00 for a day and they come with a free ticket to come back to the park one day between July 21 and August 5, 2018. ELITCH GARDENS and WATERWORLD Tickets! Season passes for Elitch Gardens are on sale now for $69 at ITT, Bldg. 640. Sign up for Email News (https://www.21fss.com/email- news/) and click the “Tickets and Local Trips” audience; you’ll be the first to know when the discounted tickets go on sale at ITT! •• POPULAR ATTRACTIONS – We have discounted tickets to popular attractions along the Front Range, the Denver Nuggets and more. When you want a ticket to a special event, please check with us first. •• DISNEY SALUTE 2018 – Jan. 1 - Dec. 19, MOVIE NIGHT & •• OVERDRIVE RACEWAY (indoor Kart 2018 for Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL Racing) - Single and Three-Race Tickets in and Disneyland in CA. stock now! $17 for lower track, $20 for upper •• Please see ITT staff for a special discount code for ROOT BEER FLOATS track, $43 limited time 3-race ticket for either any Broadmoor World Arena or Pikes Peak Center 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 18. upper or lower. Tickets available now at ITT. show or event. Youth Center
SEVEN FALLS ZIP LINE TOUR It’s time to get out and enjoy Colorado’s sunny weather. Peterson’s Outdoor Rec will take you to one of the coolest zip line courses in town on Saturday, May 12. Don’t let a fear of heights keep you from experiencing a heart-pounding high ropes course that will have you “zipping” down through our evergreen forests. This program is available to Air Force Active Duty or Air Reserve Component personnel and their family members thanks to funding from the RecOn grant. Other branch members permanently as- signed to an Air Force base or part of an Air Force led joint-based scenario also qualify. Must be between 90-250 lbs and wear closed toed shoes. It is highly subsidized by the Air Force to help get you up, out, and enjoying your new Air Force home. Please see our ODR Saturday, May 12, staff for any questions, eligibility, and to enroll. for just $25 Offered Saturday, May 12, for just $25 per RecOn-eligible Airman! Call Outdoor Recreation at 719-556-4867, Option #1 or visit Outdoor per RecOn-eligible Rec in Bldg. 640. Airman!
6B MAY 2018 • Visit www.21fss.com for program details and hours of operation for 21st Force Support Squadron activities • A supplement to the Space Observer RECREATION AND Lei su re EVENTS ON-BASE PROGRAMS
Pikes Peak Community College Registration for summer classes continues. The following classes meet June 11 to August 5: SUMMER SESSION (11 JUNE-5 AUG)
COURSE TITLE COM 115 Public Speaking ENG 121 English Composition I POS 111 American Government LIBRARY – 719-556-7462 HUM 115 World Mythology •• DoD SUMMER READING Storytime themes in May are: May 2 – It’s never too early to think about the Fall Semester. PROGRAM – This year’s theme is, Cinco de Mayo; May 9 – Mother’s Day; Registration is open for eight-week classes which meet “Reading Takes You Everywhere.” May 16 – Explosive Ordnance Disposal September 17 to November 11 and ten-week classes Early registration opens Monday, May (EOD) Day. Please note: No storytime which meet September 24 to December 2: 21. You won’t be able to log reading May 23 or 30. hours until the program actually begins •• Monday, May 28, in obser- COURSE TITLE on June 4. It includes Storytime for ages CLOSED ART 110 Art Appreciation (8-week) 0 – 5, an Explorer’s Lab for ages 6 - 12 vance of Memorial Day. on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m., and •• S3: SECOND SATURDAY STEM COM 115 Public Speaking (8-week) a Teen Book Club on Fridays at 1 p.m. – May 12 at 10:30 a.m. for ages 8-12. ENG 121 English Composition (8-week) The DoD Summer Reading Program This month’s project: Keva Structures. ends July 27. Advanced registration is required due to MAT 055 Algebraic Literacy (8-week) •• NEW! BOARD GAME NIGHT – 5:30 limited supplies; please call 719-556-7462 PSY 101 General Psychology I (8-week) p.m. Monday, May 14, for ages 18 and for more information. Note: No S3 in GEO 105 World Regional Geography (10-weeks) older. June or July; will resume in August. HUM 123 The Modern World (10-weeks) •• STORYTIME – 10 a.m. Wednesdays, •• MAY DISPLAYS AT THE LIBRARY primarily for children ages 0-5 years, will include Mother’s Day, Armed Forces MAT 121 College Algebra (10-weeks) but all are welcome to join in the fun. Day and Fitness. POS 111 American Government (10-weeks) For additional information, please call the PPCC office at 719-502-4300 or send an email to [email protected]
Colorado Christian University Summer Session information is ongoing. AERO CLUB COURSE TITLE DATES MAT 110A Math Concepts 6/13-7/18 719-556-4310 PHL 205A World Views 7/25-8/22 Call for information today 719-596-9235 •• MAY 8, $5 off per hour T41C •• MAY 9, $5 off per hour T41D •• MAY 15, $5 off per hour T41C •• MAY 24, $5 off per hour T41D Webster University •• MAKE-UP SAFETY MEETING, Summer registration open for term dates: May 28 - July 27 Saturday, May 12 •• SAFETY MEETING, 5:45 p.m. COURSE TITLE DATES Tuesday, May 29, at The Club. SPSM 5900 Space Commercialization Mondays BUSN 5600 Accounting Mondays ITM 5400 System Analysis, Design & Implementation Tuesdays •• MONTHLY SPECIALS: Wet Rates & Club Owned Aircraft Only (excludes 4449R). Every Sunday in May, get $5 off per hour on any single engine aircraft BUSN 6120 Managerial Economics Tuesdays and $10 off per hour on any twin engine aircraft. PROC 5840 Negotiations Wednesdays •• OUR ONLINE PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL is offered approxi- MNGT 5760 Managerial Leadership Wednesdays mately every eight to nine weeks. For more information, call us at 719-556-4310 or visit www.21fss.com PROC 5850 Logistics Thursdays MNGT 5000 Management Thursdays
Contact Webster University for more information at 719-574-7562 PLEASE RECYCLE
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CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP A supplementCSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY to NEWSP theAPERG GROUP Space Observer • Visit www.21fss.com for program details and hours of operation for 21st Force Support Squadron activities • MAY 2018 7B
CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP RECREATION AND Lei su re EVENTS Get in the Van Join us for one last ski trip to the mountains this one last time year on Saturday, May 5! We will be heading up Thanks to funding from the Single Airman Program to Loveland Ski Area to celebrate closing week- Initiative (SAPI), this program is available to Single Air end. Take advantage of this great opportunity Force Active Duty or Air Reserve Component personnel to get a few more laps in this season. Enrollment for just $10/person! What a steal! includes roundtrip transportation, lift ticket and ski/snowboard rental equipment. Call Outdoor Recreation at 719-556-4867, Option #1
Peterson Air Force Base Visit our website : www.21 fss.com Airman & Family Readiness Center 556-6141 • BLDG 350 RM 1203 A&FRC serves DoD military, AFR, ANG, DoD Civilians, and their family members! HOURS Mon-Fri 8 AM TO 4 PM
QUICK REFERENCE NUMBERS AIR FORCE AID Front Desk: (719) 556-6141 Bundles for Babies 1-4 p.m., May 10 Casualty Assistance: (719) 556-6232 Survivor Benefits Counselo:r (719) 556-4229 Air Force Aid After Hours: 1-877-272-7337 PERSONAL & WORK/LIFE *Key Spouse Orientation Military/Family Life Consultant: (719) 342-9572 or (719) 425-1115 9 a.m.-3 p.m., May 18, Jun 28 *Key Spouse Quarterly Training 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jun 15 RELOCATION 5 Love Languages 2-3:30 p.m., May 23 *Right Start Active Duty 7:45 a.m.—4 p.m.; Civilians, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., AMay 22, Jun 26 READINESS *Plan My Move Overseas (Mandatory/Uniforms Required for Military Personnel) 8 - 10:30/Stateside 9:10 - 11:30 a.m. Pre-Deployment May 24, Jun 28 1-3 p.m., Every Monday Online Sponsorship Training http://apps.militaryonesource.mil/esat Welcome Home 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Every Wednesday Deployed Family Dinner (DFD) May • June 2018 • June May TRANSITION ASSISTANCE 2nd Friday of every month. DFD held at the Base Chapel unless otherwise indicated. PROGRAM *Pre-Separation 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Every Tuesday FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT *TAP GPS 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., May 7-11, Jun 4-8 *Financial Planning Workshop 8-9 a.m., May 23, June 20 *Executive TAP 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Jun 18-22 Home Buying 1-3 p.m., Jun 6 *Capstone 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Every Monday except after TAP GPS weeks and holidays EMPLOYMENT *Entrepreneur Track (Boots to Business) *Basic Resume 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Jun 13-14 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., May 18, Jun 15 *Career Technical Track 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., May 30-31 *Career Planning for Military Spouses 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Jun 7-8
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* Inclement Weather/Late Reporting: Morning classes begin at 10:00 a.m. http://www.21fss.com/about/airman-family-readiness/
8B MAY 2018 • Visit www.21fss.com for program details and hours of operation for 21st Force Support Squadron activities • A supplement to the Space Observer