Navy Life Great Lakes Newsletter

November 2021 • Stay Informed, Stay Involved, Stay Connected • www.NavyLifeGL.com

Community Recreation

Holiday Card Challenge

MWR’s annual Holiday Card Challenge is back! Help us spread the joy of the season and holiday cheer on base by gathering a team together and competing in this year’s competition! For all the details and a link to our online application, click: (www.navylifegl.com/activity/c8e0d028-4348-4428-a6ee-ce2a727a2fba)

American Forces Travel Fall Sale

Planning a trip during the holiday season? Looking for things to do around the local area? Check out (www.americanforcestravel.com) for local attractions and all your leisure travel needs! Open to all Veterans, DoD Civilians, Active Duty, Reservists, and Retirees. Up to 60% off hotels during their fall sale!

Genesee Theater FREE Tickets

We have partnered with the Genesee Theater to offer FREE tickets to Phil Vassar’s Piano Bar Tour show on Fri., Nov. 19. This show features the prolific singer-songwriter in an intimate setting with limited seating to showcase his incredible music. Tickets are available at the MWR Community Recreation Office / Marina (Bldg. 13) Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-4:30pm. First come, first served. While supplies last.

Chicago Wolves FREE Tickets

MWR and the Chicago Wolves have teamed up to offer FREE tickets to EVERY regular season home game. Stop in at the MWR Community Recreation Office / Marina (Bldg. 13) to verify your ID and sign up for up to 10 free tickets to any regular season home game! Details: (www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=ecd2cfbc-a6cb-43a2-99f3-22e6e6fae68f)

Sports & Fitness

Command Fitness Leader Course

Nov. 15-19.
Open to all Active Duty personnel.
Limited to 20 participants.
Registration deadline 10 days prior to course start.

Details and Registration: (www.navyfitness.org/fitness/cfl-information/cfl-course-application-and-registration)

Fitness Classes starting Nov. 1

Details: (www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=44283108-1165-4e1b-9355-c7804cd798f8)

Great Lakes Library

Library Story Time

Join us at the Great Lakes Library (Bldg. 617) for a special Pilgrims & Pies children’s story time on Wed., Nov. 17 at 10am.

Great Lakes Marina

Storage Lots

MWR Storage Lots offer convenient and safe locations to store recreational vehicles, boats, trailers and more (up to 50ft.). Contact the Marina today at 847-688-5417 to secure your spot!

Boat Services

Did you know that the Great Lakes Marina can winterize and shrink wrap your boat? We also offer a variety of year-round boat services including storage. Questions: 847-688-5417.

Golf Course

Veterans Memorial Golf Course (VMGC)

Starting Mon., Nov. 1, VMGC will be open as long as weather permits. All golfers will pay $15 to walk, or $25 to ride for as many holes as you wish to play. The golf shop hours are daily from 8:30am-4:30pm. All carts must be returned by 4:30pm. These hours are subject to change as weather and daylight permits. Call 847-688-4593, Ext. 1 for tee times and current course conditions.

Buckley’s Restaurant

Buckley’s will be closed for daily lunch and golfer service beginning Nov. 1. However, Buckley’s is great off base option for your Command Party or Holiday Gathering! Host private parties for up to 70 people. We offer a great hors d’ oeuvres menu, as well as luncheon options. Call, 847-688-4593, Ext. 3 for details and to book your party today!

Epicenter

Spinz

Try our new Maple Chicken Biscuit - a bacon cheddar biscuit, fried chicken and spicy maple mayo!
On Thanksgiving, we’ll be open 4:30-9:30pm. Win a prize for bowling a “turkey” (three strikes in a row)!

Movies

Same Day It Hits The Theaters At Our Great Prices!
Current Movie Schedule: (www.navylifegl.com/programs/ed66a539-aa5c-44c5-9ae2-31c484dd5ab2).

Liberty Program

Loft Recreation Center

The Loft Recreation Center is now open FIVE days a week! The Loft is in Bldg. 2A on the 3rd deck and is an alcohol/tobacco free recreation center for E1-E6 personnel and their guests (ages 18 and older). Stop by and enjoy video games, movies, ping pong, foosball, music rooms, laptops, board games, books, free Wi-Fi, coffee, and more! Hours: Mon. & Tue.: 4:30-9:30pm; Wed. & Thur.: Closed; Fri.: 4:30-9:30pm; Sat. & Sun.: 1:30-9:30pm