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LEISURE AND RECREATION NEWS FROM THE 21ST FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON July/August 2016 G00Dwww.21FSS.com STUFF Make a Splash at Summer Splash! 1:30-3 p.m. Fri., July 15 Page 10 FOOD TRUCK & GOLF FEST SESAME STREET/ USO EXPERIENCE BUSTER SAFETY EVENT & Page 12 FOR MILITARY FAMILIES 2016 SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVE-A-WAY Greenside Grill & Smokehouse Page 20 – Youth Center Page 20 – Youth Center CONTACT NFORMATION Family Festival & Concert in the Park PAGE 3 Aero Club (Rocky Mountain USAF Flight Training Center) Outdoor Recreation PAGE 4 Hangar 133, (719) 556-4310 Airman & Family Outdoor Recreation PAGE 5 Readiness Bldg. 350, (719) 556-6141 Leisure Travel, ITT, Arts & Crafts PAGE 6 Aquatics Center Bldg. 404, (719) 556-4608 Bowling Center PAGE 7 Aragon Dining Facility Bldg. 1160 Silver Spruce Golf Course PAGE 8 (719) 556-4782 (Menu Line) (719) 556-4180 (Flight Kitchen) 2016 Golf Program Calendar PAGE 9 Arts & Crafts Center Bldg. 640, (719) 556-4867, Option 2 Aquatics Center PAGE 10 Bowling Center PAGE Bldg. 406, (719) 556-4607 Pikes Peak Lodge 11 Child Development The Club PAGE 12 Centers Main CDC: Bldg. 1350, PAGE (719) 554-9572 July Club Calendar 13 Pete East CDC: Bldg. 2004, (719) 556-7460 August Club Calendar PAGE 14 The Club PAGE Bldg. 1013, (719) 556-4181 The Club, Colorado Pizza & Sports Grill 15 Reservation Line, (719) 574-4100 Catering, (719) 574-4103 Club Member Benefits PAGE 16 Education Center PAGE Bldg. 1141, (719) 556-4996 Aero Club 17 Family Child Care Fitness & Sports Center, Mini Golf PAGE 18 Bldg. 1465, (719) 556-4322 Fitness & Sports Center Geico Ad PAGE 19 Bldg. 560, (719) 556-4462 (Front Desk) (719) 556-3210 (Special R.P. Lee Youth Center, CDCs PAGE 20 Programs) (719) 556-2767 (Capt David Lyon PAGE Memorial & Peak View Parks) Family Child Care (FCC) 21 Greenside Grill & PAGE Smokehouse Library 22 Bldg. 1054, (719) 556-4454 Airman & Family Readiness Center PAGE 23 Information, Tickets, & Travel Education Center PAGE 24 Bldg. 640 Information/Tickets PAGE (719) 556-4867, Option 6 Sponsor Spotlight, Advertiser Guide 25 LEISURE & RECREATION Leisure Travel NEWS FROM 21 FSS Bldg. 640, (719) 556-2116, (719) 556-6447 THE STAFF Library GOOD Bldg. 1171, (719) 556-7462 STUFF Outdoor Recreation www.21fss.com Bldg. 640, (719) 556-4867, Option 1 Lt Col David J. Wilson Pikes Peak Lodge 21 FSS Commander Bldg. 1042 Reservation Line (719) 556-7851 Dorothy Choate or 1-888-AFlodge, ext 738 21 FSS Deputy Director R.P. Lee Youth Center Carrie Grover Bldg. 1555, (719) 556-7220 Marketing Director Cover photo by: Amber Grimm, SSgt, USAF Photojournalist, 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Silver Spruce Margie Arnold Golf Course Writer/Editor Bldg. 1054, (719) 556-7414 Marjorie Bennett Always confirm all programs or events with the activity because Colorado Pizza & dates, times, prices and locations may have changed since this Commercial Sponsorship & Advertising Sports Grill GOOD STUFF was published. Bldg. 1013, (719) 556-4181 Alison Ramerth GOOD STUFF July/August 2016 Publicity Specialist No federal endorsement of sponsors or advertisers intended. 2 Family Festival & Concert in the Park 4-7 p.m. Fri., August 5 Free Food Patriot Park In conjunction with Deployed Families Dinner Music by: 6035 Rock Band Details on 21fss.com GOOD STUFF July/August 2016 3 OUTDOOR RECREATION 14er Adventure Weekend Outdoor Adventure Programs is ready to take your weekend to new heights! Spend Saturday rafting Class III rapids down the Arkansas River with your friendly guide. After a great day of rafting, travel upstream just outside of Buena Vista to enjoy a peaceful night, delicious food and memorable camping. Be ready to push yourself Sunday morning as we gear up to climb one of Colorado’s 14,000 foot peaks. This trip is sure to satisfy all of your adventure needs! DATES: Sat. and Sun., August 20-21 COST: $195 SIGN UP: By August 12, 2016 REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 14 years old and able to swim and hike for a full day on strenuous terrain. FULL-DAY RAFTING TRIPS Are you looking for some extra adventure? Outdoor Adventure Programs offers full-day rafting trips. Full-day rafting trips include two amazing sections of Class III and IV rapids on the Arkansas River. You'll be treated to a riverside lunch prepared by your fun, experienced guides. This full day trip will be sure to fulfill all of your adventure needs. DATES: Sat., July 23, and Sat., August 13 COST: $85 SIGN UP DEADLINE: Thursday prior to trip date. REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 16 years old and must be a confident swimmer. OVER NIGHT RAFTING TRIP DATE: July 9-10 COST: $210 SIGN UP: At least one week in advance. CUSTOM RAFT TRIPS are available upon request. You must have at least eight people in your group to reserve. For more information and available dates, call (719) 556-1734. Bldg. 640 • (719) 556-4867, Option 1 • [email protected] GOOD STUFF July/August 2016 4 OUTDOOR RECREATION HOPPY TRAILS Hop on your bike and join us as we explore some of the trail systems and microbreweries that make Colorado Springs one of the best mountain biking and microbrew cities in the country! Each session, we will introduce you to a new trail for a guided evening ride. Afterwards, we will share the experience over some frosty pints at a new microbrewery. DATES: July 21, August 18, Sept. 8 COST: $30 (Mountain bikes are available for rent via our rental center.) SIGN UP: At least a day in advance. STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING • August 3 and 13. (Both classes must be attended for certification.) We'll visit Colorado’s beautiful reservoirs and enjoy a popular, fun form of COST: $10/person transportation, SUPs. Learn basic techniques to help you safely paddle, SIGN UP: No later than one week in advance – July 13, July 27. Space gain an understanding about the equipment and knowledge of the local is limited. areas by our experienced guides. DATES: Saturdays: July 9, August 13, Sept. 24 COST: $40, includes board, paddle, PFD, wetsuits and roundtrip transportation. Please visit our website at www.21fss.com and check out SIGN UP: At least one week in advance. Space is limited. all of the other wonderful programs we have to offer! If you have something in mind that we do not yet offer, please let ROCK OUT WHEN YOU CLOCK OUT us know. We would love to organize a custom trip for you. Climb outside at some of Colorado Springs’ incredible local climbing areas All you have to do is provide the people and we will provide after a day at work and learn more about climbing techniques? The ropes will the fun! be set up upon your arrival and instructors to help further your climbing ability. DATES: July 5, August 2 COST: $30, includes climbing harness, shoes and belay device. Please confirm all trips with Outdoor Rec at (719) 556-4867, Option 1, SIGN UP: At least a day in advance. as dates, times, prices and locations are subject to change. All pricing is per person. Reservations are first-come, first-served. OUTDOOR EDUCATOR SERIES Join us for this free educator series and let our experienced guides cover Bldg. 640 • (719) 556-4867, Option 1 a different topic each meeting and answer questions you may have to help [email protected] you be self-sufficient in the backcountry. DATES: July 13 (water travel/camping), August 10 (climbing & 14er safety) COST: FREE HOURS OF OPERATION SIGN UP: By noon of the program date. Peterson AFB Recreational Facility HUNTER’S EDUCATION COURSE Outdoor Recreation/ITT/Arts & Crafts A two-day course in July and again in August that will provide all of the Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. information and instruction necessary to get your Colorado Hunter’s Sat. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (ODR & ITT only) Certification, which is required in order to purchase a hunting permit. Sun. and all federal holidays – Closed DATES: Choose from these two course dates. Leisure Travel • July 20 and 30 (Both classes must be attended for certification.) Mon. – Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat., Sun. and all federal holidays – Closed GOOD STUFF July/August 2016 5 ravel T orner C ravel ITT e T ELITCH GARDENS in Denver, CO ur Armed Forces Appreciation Days: July 22-24, 2016. Leis Tickets for any one of those days are $25 and every ticket will receive one free return admission ticket to the park good between August 15 and October 16, 2016. Your Journey Summer in the Front Range means warm weather, deep blue skies, and plenty of sunshine. Make the most of the season with discounted lift tickets to Elitch Gardens Theme Park, Water World, trips to the Royal Gorge and more. See specials below: • Elitch Gardens one-day tickets: $30 - Buy three, get one FREE; • Water World tickets one-day admission: $32 Reflections of Italy DISNEY SALUTE 2016 From $1,899 pp • 10 Days • 13 Meals January 3, 2016 thru December 19, 2016. Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida 4 Day Hopper Salute $195.00 4 Day Base/Water Park Salute $195.00 4 Day Hopper/Water Park Salute $228.00 Disneyland, California 3 Day Hopper Salute $140.00 No more than 6 tickets may be purchased by an eligible service member or spouse. Eligible service members are active or retired member of the U.S. military including active members of the National Guard or Reservists and active or retired members of the U.S. Coast Guard.