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It’s the middle of the week and you just had a very long day at work.  You still have to pick up the kids and make dinner.  Exhausted, you try to think of something good yet quick to make to eat.  Does this scenario sound familiar?  Well Raptor Lanes understands that sometimes you could just use a little help.  Every Wednesday take a break from making dinner and stop by the Raptor Lanes Strike Zone Snack Bar for a complete chicken dinner for 4.  This delicious ready to eat meal comes with 1 whole chicken and 2 side items: 1 pint of baked beans, potato salad or cole slaw.  You can substitute our french fries or curly fries at no extra fee.  You will also get 6 dinner rolls all for the low prices of $13.50.  Don’t let your work week overwhelm you enjoy your Wednesday with help from Raptor Lanes.  Please be sure to order at least 2 hours in advance by calling 283-2074 and pick up on your way home. 

It’s that time of year again when we start worrying about our weight (you know with all that New Year’s resolution pressure).  So what can be done?  We can stress over it, drink nothing but a shake for breakfast and lunch or just buy bigger clothes and pretend it never happened… Your best bet though, if you are serious about losing weight is to join the Battle of the Bulge Challenge at Tyndall Fitness Center.  BOB is an eight week adventure that will help you achieve the fitness goals you set.  During the eight weeks you will have weigh-ins, keep a food log and track your progress.  Points are earned by attending fitness and nutrition classes at the Fitness Center and HAWC.  The winners will receive prizes worth all the hard work and sweat you put in!  Registration will be 9 Jan and the challenge wraps up 9 Mar.  For rules and info visit www.325fss.com/facilities/fitness.php.

Well another year has come and gone and what a year it has been.  So you’re getting ready to plan your new year’s festivities because now it’s time to party!  Not sure how you will celebrate the ending of 2011 yet?  Don’t worry we got you covered.  The Annual Fire & Ice New Year’s Eve Bash will be held at the Beacon Beach Marina.  The price for members is $20 a couple & $25 for non-member couples.  You don’t have to leave base to have a great New Years, come out and enjoy a fabulous night of fun with the Beacon Beach Marina, for more information call 283-3059. If a party is not what you’re looking for but instead you need a more family friendly atmosphere, don’t forget Raptor Lanes Rock & Bowl New Year’s Party.  The tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids if you buy it before Dec 28. (Club Members receive $2 off).  All tickets sold at the door will be $20.  The price of admission includes: bowling, snacks, breakfast & champagne toast at midnight.  Promising to be great family fun, Rock & Bowl starts at 8p.m. until 1a.m.  Remember to have a safe and happy holiday, Happy New Years!

Want to get into the holiday spirit; we’ve got just the ticket.  The Horizons Community Center will host a special Holiday Movie Night every Wednesday in December through Christmas starting at 6:30pm. Bring the family and feel the joy while enjoying popcorn and watching one of your favorite holiday stories; the cost is free.  On Wednesday December 7th, all ab0ard the Polar Express.  Remember to believe in the magic of Christmas with a ride to the North Pole in this animated classic, rated G for all audiences.  On Wednesday December 14th, watch Cindy Lou Who and the fury green Grinch discover the true meaning of Christmas in How the Grinch Stole Christmas rated PG.  On December 21st wish for your very own Red Ryder when you re-live the 1983 holiday classic, A Christmas Story also rated PG.  Come enjoy the holiday season with popcorn and a movie at the Horizons Community Center!

Sometimes you just feel like dancing!  And nothing inspires dancing more than your favorite Latin tunes. Check out Latin night at the Oasis Sports Lounge on Dec 3rd, 9p.m.  Come move your body to the beat while enjoying music & drinks.  Latin night is held on the first Saturday of every month and there is no cover charge.  Why bother driving off base or all the way to the beach when drinks and dancing are just around the corner.  But remember don’t be shy the music has been known to take over your body, just go with the flow and let the salsa move you! Oasis Sports Lounge 283-3222.  

It’s Santa’s big season; he is making his list and checking it twice, prepping the sleigh and grooming the reindeer.  He is getting ready to spread Christmas cheer all around the globe but first he will stop by Tyndall AFB to have breakfast with all the good little boys and girls.  Yes, Santa Claus is coming to town and he will be at the Horizons Community Center on Saturday Dec 3rd, from 8a.m.-12p.m.  Come join jolly Ole St Nick for breakfast sponsored by O’Charleys.  The price for all children is $5 and every child will get to meet Santa and receive their very own toy.  Breakfast with Santa will be a full pancake breakfast filled with Christmas cheer and holiday arts & crafts.  A photographer will be on hand (for an additional fee) to capture Santa’s visit or please feel free to bring your own camera.  You can purchase tickets from the Youth Center, CDC & the Horizons.  For more information or any questions please call 283-2495.

Can you believe it?  It’s the holiday season once again.  Thanksgiving is coming upon us with the speed of light and it will be here next Thursday.  Haven’t planned a dinner yet?  Well no problem, with only a little more than a week to go you still have options.  The Heritage Club has Turkey to Go; don’t stress over the menu to serve for Thanksgiving dinner let the Heritage Club cook it for you.  Enjoy a delicious dinner of mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, cornbread stuffing, giblet gravy, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and a 10-12lb turkey.  This dinner can feed a family of 6.  In order to have this delicious dinner please order by Nov 19.  The orders can be picked up from 8-10a.m. at the Horizons Community Center.  The cost is $65.95 non-members and $59.95 for members.  The Heritage Club is also hosting a Thanksgiving Day Brunch.  The club will have a carving station with ham, roast beef, turkey, stuffing, candied yams, and mashed potatoes with gravy. There will also be an omelet and waffle station with fruit juices, iced tea, coffee, mimosa, bloody mary and a dessert station.  There will be 2 seatings 10-11:30 and 12-1:30p.m.  Reservations are required (please call 283-4357) and will be accepted until Nov 22.  The cost $19.95/$9.95 ages 5-11; club members receive $2.00 off.  If these options are not for you the Berg-Liles will have a Thanksgiving Meal that is open to everyone; to include retirees, veterans and their families.  The meal will consist of a carving station with delicious steamship round beef, ham, roast turkey, cornbread dressing, rice pilaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed sweet potatoes, steamed corn, green beans with mushrooms, fruit juices, iced tea, coffee and assorted desserts.  All will be served by FW/CC and GRP/SQ CCs.  Once you are well rested from eating all the Thanksgiving goodness get prepared to shop to you drop at all the black Friday specials.  If you don’t have a babysitter don’t worry Raptor Lanes is hosting a Black Friday Drop and Shop, Nov 25.  Drop your kids at the bowling alley at midnight and they will take care of them while you shop the night away.  The cost is $25.00.  Thanksgiving will be here before you know it and whatever your dinner plans, remember to have a safe and thankful holiday.  HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 

Recently the Air Force released data on personnel cuts which have affected most of the MWR activities here at Tyndall.  Our operating budgets have also been impacted by AF-driven budget cuts.  Taken together these cuts will obviously have an impact on ability to continue offer the same services the same way; however, we can confirm that no decision has been made yet to close an activity completely.  Our leadership team is meeting this week to discuss any changes in hours of operation or levels of service that might be required to help us live within our new constraints.  We promise to be as transparent as possible as we go through this process and actively solicit your feedback.  Remember that every time you choose where to spend a dollar you are voting with your wallet.  If you value a service make sure your voice is heard.  

In our rushed and hectic lives we all could use a little more quality time with our families; Pelican Point has found a way to make that happen.  Every Sunday at 1p.m. The Pelican Point Golf Course will host a great golf special for families as part of the Family Matters Sundays.  When the sponsor pays the full golf rate, their family only pays half price.  Any kids under the age of 17 play for absolutely FREE.  Enjoy the beautiful greens of the Pelican Point Golf Course on a relaxing Sunday afternoon while spending time with the whole family.  We all know how hard it can be to carve out time during the week for the ones we love.  The Pelican Point Golf Course wants to remind you to take a little time together to enjoy what really matters most in life; FAMILY.  For more information about Family Matter Sundays or the Pelican Point Golf Course please call 286-2565.