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JANUARY 2020 JANUARY 2020

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Armed Forces Retirement Home - Gulfport Armed Forces Retirement Home - Gulfport

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SATURDAY, JAN. 25TH 71st ANNUAL REESES SENIOR BOWL TH FRIDAY, JAN. 10 WAL-MART IN PASS CHRISTIAN TRIP NCAA FOOTBALL GAME IN MOBILE, AL Depart AFRH– 0830 Arrive at Wal-Mart – 0900 Depart AFRH– 1000 Arrive at Stadium – 1130 Depart Wal-Mart – 1030 Return to AFRH – 1100 Tailgate/Food Tent – 1130 Kickoff – 1330 Take care of your shopping needs for the month at the Pass Christian Super Depart Stadium – 1700 Return to AFRH – 1830 Wal-Mart. Enjoy the peaceful and relaxing setting as you drive down US 90 to Pass Enjoy the 71st Annual Senior Bowl as many players compete one last Christian. Resident Cost: Shopping “On your own (Sign up by 8 JAN in Rec. Svcs.) time before moving on the NFL. The North team and South teams will be coached by FRIDAY, JAN. 10TH JOE’S ITALIAN RESTORANTE LUNCH TRIP NFL football coaches. This trip will include admission to the game as well as the Piggly Depart AFRH– 1130 Arrive at Restaurant – 1200 Wiggly Tailgate party featuring free food and drink prior to the game. Guests may be Depart Restaurant – 1330 (approx.) Return to AFRH – 1400 permitted if extra tickets are available after accommodating all AFRH-G residents. Joe’s Italian Ristorante is a family-owned business, located in the Winter Garden, in NOTE: (Outdoor event may include inclement weather and extensive walking). Long Beach, MS. The authentic Sicilian dishes are homemade each day or night they Former Senior Bowl stars: , , , , are served. The interior decor and atmosphere of the restaurant help set the stage for ! Come see the next big NFL stars before they are drafted! the food to dazzle your taste buds. Resident Cost: FREE (25 tickets) (Sign up by 1400 on JAN 23 in Rec. Svcs.) Resident Cost: Lunch is “On your own” (Sign up by 8 JAN in Rec. Svcs.) PLEASE NOTE: A ticket drawing may occur on Jan 23 @ 1400 IF NEEDED. th FRIDAY, JAN. 17 MS ARMED FORCES MUSEUM MONDAY, DEC. 27th KAFB EXCHANGE & PROMENADE SHOPPING TRIP & SAWMILL FAMILY RESTAURANT TRIP Depart AFRH– 0900 Drop off at Promenade – 0930 Depart AFRH– 0800 Arrive at Camp Shelby – 0900 Arrive at KAFB– 0950 Depart KAFB Exchange – 1130 Depart Camp Shelby – 1200 Arrive at Sawmill Restaurant – 1230

Pick up at Promenade – 1200 Return to AFRH – 1230 Depart Restaurant – 1345 Return to AFRH – 1420 Have some shopping to do? Residents have the option of going to the Promenade The MS Armed Forces Museum is Mississippi’s only state-operated Museum dedicated hopping Center in D’Iberville or the Keesler AFB Exchange. *(Only residents with base exclusively to military history. This 16,000 square foot museum houses over 15,000 privileges will be allowed to remain on the bus after dropping off at the Promenade). artifacts, representing all branches of the military. Through unique exhibits and Resident Cost: Shopping is “on your own” (Sign up by 23 JAN in Rec. Svcs.) dioramas, visitors can “walk through time” and experience Mississippi military history.

FRIDAY, JAN. 31st MS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE MUSEUM The Museum honors the service and sacrifices of Mississippi’ servicemen and women of all branches and those from other parts of the country that strained in Mississippi & WEIDMANS LUNCH TRIP IN MERIDIAN, MS during times of war. Lunch will be “on your own” at the Sawmill Family Restaurant. Depart AFRH– 0700 Arrive at The MAX Museum – 1000 Resident Cost: Lunch- “on your own” Museum Admission is Free Depart Museum – 1300 Arrive at Weidman’s Restaurant – 1315 (Sign up by 15 JAN in Rec. Svcs.) Depart Restaurant – 1500 Return to AFRH – 1730 By shining the spotlight on Mississippi’s statewide contributions in arts and entertainment, WEDNESDAY, JAN 22ND GOLDEN NUGGET CASINO DAY TRIP The MAX will guide visitors to other towns and museums throughout the state, from Tupelo’s Depart AFRH – 1000 Arrive at Casino – 1030 Elvis, to Indianola’s B. B. King, to Pascagoula’s Jimmy Buffett, to Jackson’s Eudora Welty, Depart Casino – 1330 Return to AFRH – 1400 to Ocean Springs’ Walter Anderson, and many more. The immersive exhibits at The MAX Find everything that sends your pulse racing when you take your game to Golden Nugget take you behind the scenes at the birthplace of the stars. casino on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The sounds of winning reach you from every Come explore their cultural influences, glimpse their earliest forms of creative expression, direction, with 1,159 of the latest slots, 49 table games and a live action poker room and see the raw creative process behind the polished work you know and love. Take a walk staffed by dealers who know how to keep the play hot. From small bites to an all-out through our iconic Hall of Fame. In this 360-degree exhibit, the tremendous impact of binge, you never have to leave Golden Nugget to enjoy the best restaurants in Biloxi. Mississippians in the arts and entertainment world will literally surround you. As the grand Discover an exciting collection of on-trend restaurants that offer something for every centerpiece of The MAX, our Hall of Fame rotunda soars two stories tall, encircling visitors mood, whenever the mood strikes you. Popular favorites like The Buffet, Michael on all sides with a spectacular multimedia display. Lunch will be on your own Weidmann’s Patrick’s Sport Café are joined by the down-home comfort, southern charm and fantastic restaurant, an iconic venue featuring high quality food since 1870. seafood dishes of Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. No matter which you visit, Golden Nugget Resident Cost: $8 Admission per Person (Sign up by 29 JAN in Rec. Svcs.) restaurants deliver tasty dining experiences at delicious values. Members of the 50+ Advantage Club can enjoy Half-Price lunch Buffet ! Sign Up Sheets Have Moved!!! Resident Cost: Activities “On your own” (Sign up by 21 JAN in Rec. Svcs.)

All Sign-up sheets for Trips, Tournaments, and other Classes have been moved to - More Trips Listed on the Back - the Recreational Services area outside Room #1208.