Sports & Fitness - B2A, B4 & B440
Summer Run Challenge - June 1-15
- Open to all MWR eligible customers.
- In honor of National Running Day, we are holding a Summer Run Challenge! Participants have 14 days to complete 50 miles or 105,600 steps. You can do this by running, walking, hiking, etc. Participants who complete the challenge will receive a MWR Stainless Steel Water Bottle. Get out and get active by joining the challenge today! For more details, call 847-688-3994.
- Proudly Sponsored by: USAA*
- Details: (www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=615a273a-afeb-44e9-ad6a-584d292eeb99)
Obstacle Challenge 5K Run
- Thurs., June 7 - Gym 4, Courts Plus - 4:30pm (check-in 3:30pm)
- Open to all MWR eligible customers.
- Captain’s Cup: Each team must have a minimum of 5 runners from the same command.
- Captain's Cup team registration deadline: Mon., June 6, 1pm at Gym 4.
- Proudly Sponsored by: USAA* and KidsRank*
- Details: (www.navylifegl.com/activity/2438bf1f-bbd4-46f8-bac8-d399fe1801ba)
Captain’s Cup Softball League
- Free and open to all base personnel (men & women)
- Rosters Due: Tues., June 7 at the Fieldhouse, B440.
- Teams (maximum 20 players) must be from the same barracks, command or work place.
- Managers Meeting: Wed., June 8 at 4pm, at the Fieldhouse, B440.
- League Play: Mon. and Wed. evenings, beginning Mon., June 13
- Time: 5pm/6pm/7pm
- Location: Athletic Ball fields
- Questions, call 847-688-3419 / or 5315
Aquatics News
The indoor swimming pool at B440 and swimming in Lake Michigan are closed due to no lifeguards on the staff. There is a nationwide lifeguard shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lack of training courses. If you are a certified lifeguard and looking for part-time work, please contact MWR. For more information email: grlkmwrsportsandfitness@us.navy.mil.
Command Fitness Leader Course
New Fitness Training Services
Details: (www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=e6945f11-ea92-4e82-a86f-eda18ba12c1b)
Group Fitness Schedule
Details: (www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=07723668-d891-4c8e-880f-5422cb955891)
Outdoor Fit Pit
Details: (www.navylifegl.com/programs/b0ed89e1-fb3d-4e3a-8f7d-754154303b80)
Tickets & Travel Office - B13
FREE Chicago Wolves Tickets!
The Chicago Wolves have done it AGAIN! They have advanced to the quarter finals.
We have FREE tickets to the following games of this best of 7 series:
- June 3 at 7pm (must sign up by Noon on 6/2)
- June 6 at 7pm (must sign up by Noon on 6/3)
- June 14 at 7pm (must sign up by Noon on 6/13)
- June 15 at 7pm (must sign up by Noon on 6/14)
To sign up, please stop by the Community Recreation Office and Marina (B13) to verify your eligibility. Open to all MWR customers. Limit 10 tickets per family. First come, first served.
Discount Tickets:
Chicago Cubs Baseball & Chicago Fire Soccer
MWR has exclusive discount offers for our customers for select games for the Chicago Fire and Chicago Cubs games this summer. Stop by the Community Recreation Office & Marina (B13) and verify your ID in order to receive access to these discounts. Watch Facebook (www.facebook.com/NavyLifeGL/) or our website (www.navylifegl.com/) for more details! Questions, call 847-688-5417.
Chicago Bears Tickets
Experience an NFL game up close and personal! MWR has season tickets to every Chicago Bears home game. The views from our seats can’t be beat (corner of the end zone, rows 13-16)! We will be releasing ticket sales for our preseason game IN JUNE. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Community Recreation Office & Marina (B13). Watch Facebook (www.facebook.com/NavyLifeGL/) or our website (www.navylifegl.com/) for dates and times! For questions, call 847-688-5417.
Summer Vacation Travel
School’s out and you know what that means - SUMMER VACATION! Access exclusive military discounts on hotels, airfare, rental cars, cruise lines, local attractions and MORE on American Forces Travel (www.americanforcestravel.com).
Attraction Tickets
Check out some of our current tickets (www.navylifegl.com/programs/3f5465d7-7568-44b8-95de-060e23932fa3). Call us if you don't see what you're looking for at 847-688-5417.
Epicenter Entertainment Complex - B525
Outdoor Patio Opening Soon!
Visit our patio bar daily and enjoy the outdoors with your friends and your favorite refreshments! In addition, on Thursdays we have karaoke, and on Fridays and Saturdays, come for the tunes of our favorite DJ!
Bowling
Cosmic Bowl every Friday and Saturday.
Great Lakes Marina & Outdoor Rental - B13
Get outdoors with MWR this summer - we have something for everyone!
New Hours: Thurs.-Mon.: 8:30am-4:30pm, Tues. & Wed.: Closed.
Rental Brochure: (www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=6585e4fd-7fda-48b7-bbf8-9117ea34aae8)
Boating, Sailing & Fishing
Minnows and new tackle are now available at the Marina Ship Store. We have canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, powerboats and sailboats for rent. Want to learn to sail? Classes are already filling up. Call for class availability and pricing at 847-688-5417.
Lakefront & Nunn Beach
The lakefront is open daily for general recreational use, sunrise to sunset. The lake is closed for swimming when there are no lifeguards on duty.
Storage Lots
MWR Storage Lots offer a convenient and safe location to store recreational vehicles, boats, trailers and more (up to 50ft). Act now there are only a few spots remaining! Contact us today at 847-688-5417.
Details: (www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=9ea49953-2466-4ea6-8e0c-7e88a5946d66)
Great Lakes Library - B617
Summer Reading Program & Storytime
The Library will kick-off the 2022 Summer Reading Program on Mon., June 6. Stop in to sign up and grab your reading log for a fun-filled summer of "Reading Beyond the Beaten Path." Details: (www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=90c4a482-9fb6-40e5-8457-7348a8b7151f)
Join us for storytime on Wed., June 15 at 10:30 am, and help us bring the joy of reading to our youngest readers! All ages are welcome.
Veterans Memorial Golf Course - B8400
Hot Dog Mondays
8 am - 12:30pm for $31
Includes: 18 holes, a cart, hot dog, chips and a nonalcoholic drink.
Book those tee times today: ten days in advance for military, seven days in advance for public! Call us at 847-688-4593, x1 or find us on the GOLFNOW App.
Ladies Night Out
Friday Nights at 5pm for $30 per session
Includes: An introduction to the game of golf, (45) minutes of instruction, and rental clubs if needed. Up to three holes of golf, and one drink ticket for Buckley's Restaurant is also included. Call us at 847-688-4593, to register today!
Session Dates: July 8, 15 & 22
Liberty Program
Loft Recreation Center - B2A, 3rd Deck
The Liberty Program and Loft Recreation Center are open to all E1-E6 Active Duty personnel, only. Loft Hours: Mon. & Tues.: 4:30-9:30pm; Fri.: 4:30-9:30pm; Sat. & Sun.: 1:30-9:30pm
Paint Pouring - Mon., June 6 at 7pm
- Stop by The Loft and put your artistic skills to the test and create a unique art piece.
Nerf Gun War - Tues., June 14 at 7pm
- Join Liberty and CSADD for an action-packed night with Nerf Guns.
Derby Day Rally - Wed., June 15 from 4:30-6:30pm
- Join MWR at the Galley 535 Field for our Derby Car Rally! We’ll have a DJ, inflatables, lawn games, and more. Judging takes place from 5:30-6:30pm.
- Proudly Sponsored by: USAA*
5th Annual Derby Day Races - Thurs., June 16 at 5pm
Intro to DJ'ing Event - Tues., June 21 at 7pm
- Do you have dreams of becoming a DJ, and want to know where to start? We have a professional DJ to teach basic skills, recommend equipment/software, and explain what it takes to be successful in the industry.
RC Car Night - Tues., June 28 at 7pm
- Do you live life in the fast lane? Head over to the Loft to drift around with RC Cars.
Looking For a Full-time or Part-time Job?
We Are Hiring!
The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department at the Naval Station Great Lakes is hiring! Flexible and full-time positions are available now in all of our operations including the Marina Lakefront Programs, Golf, Food and Beverage Facilities, Sports and Fitness, Aquatics, Recreation and Event Programming, Library, and more! Jobs will post frequently and consistently, so please be sure to review our page often for the most up to date opportunities!
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