Navy Life Great Lakes Newsletter

Sports & Fitness

Leprechaun Chase 5K

Thurs., March 17 - 4:30pm @ Gym 4

Join us for the first 5K Race/2-Mile Walk of the season. Individual runner registration is not required. Awards to the top male and female fastest runners! *Captain’s Cup Event: Each team must have a minimum of 5 runners from the same command. Team Registration Deadline: Wed., March 16, 1pm @ Gym 4. Proudly Sponsored By: USAA and Kids Rank. No Navy endorsement implied. 
Event Flyer: (www.navylifegl.com/activity/4bf69db6-20e9-4889-aeed-9e240238b539)

March: Healthy Eating Month

In support of National Nutrition Month, MWR Fitness will be providing a variety of resources to help you improve your nutritional habits to support your overall health goals. Stop by the Bldg. 2A Fitness Center throughout the month of March for more info. and helpful tips on your nutritional journey!

Mission Nutrition Course

March 23 & 24, 8am-4pm @ Bldg. 2A Fitness Center

Mission Nutrition is a standardized, science-based 2-day long course focused on improving your nutritional knowledge. In this class, you will learn about a variety of everyday nutrition topics and ways to improve your eating habits as well as your overall health. Open to all NAVSTA Great Lakes Personnel. 
Sign-Up Deadline: Fri., March 11 @ Bldg. 2A Fitness Center

Group Fitness Schedule

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Epicenter Entertainment Complex - Bldg. 525

Legends Sports Club - St. Patrick’s Day Specials

Join us on March 17 - the day when everyone’s Irish! Wear your green and enjoy drink specials in Legends Sports Club from 4:30-9:30pm. 

March Madness Basketball

Come out and watch the games on all our big screen TV's!

• March 17 & 18:  First Round
• March 19 & 20:  Second Round
• March 24 & 25:  Sweet 16
• March 26 & 27:  Elite 8

Cosmic Bowling Special

Join us for some out of this world fun! Every Wednesday in March Cosmic Bowling is only $15 per hour/lane.

Movies Coming in March:

Death on the Nile, Marry Me, Moonfall and Jackass Forever

We have the best movie prices in town - don't miss great movies at great prices! Check the MWR app or our website for the latest schedule: (www.navylifegl.com/programs/ed66a539-aa5c-44c5-9ae2-31c484dd5ab2)

Liberty Program
Loft Recreation Center - Bldg. 2A, 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

Epicenter 5 Year Birthday Celebration:
Glow Jam Party

Thurs., March 3 from 5-9pm @ Epicenter
All activities free except for Cosmic Bowling

Bring on the night and neon lights! CSADD is hosting a Glow Jam Party. Enjoy an "out of this world experience" while Cosmic Bowling. Join in on karaoke, glow in the dark tic-tac-toe, water pong, and more fun activities with chances to win Bravo Zulus.

Billiards are BACK! 

Soon available everyday @ Loft

You’ve asked and we’ve answered. Coming VERY soon, billiards at the Loft will be BACK!!! Keep an eye on social media for the details! Aim to stop by as soon as the doors open to play a few games of pool with your shipmates for only $3 per checkout. Take a cue from Liberty, you don’t want to miss out!

Veterans Memorial Golf Course - Bldg. 8400

Spring Opening Date

Get those clubs ready - the Veterans Memorial Golf Course is scheduled to open April 1st! Golf course hours will be 8:30am-5:30pm (subject to change due to weather). Our introductory seasonal rates will be as follows:  

18 Holes with Cart - Weekday

• Active Duty, Reservist & Retired Military: $22 ($12 walking)
• Veterans, Seniors & DOD: $27 ($17 walking)
• Public: $32 ($22 walking)

18 Holes with Cart - Weekend

• Active Duty, Reservist & Retired Military: $27 ($17 walking)
• Veterans, Seniors & DOD: $32 ($22 walking)
• Public: $37 ($27 walking)

Watch our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/NSGLGOLF) and the weather for early opening days in late March!

Group Bookings

Get your group golf dates booked now - popular dates are filling fast!  Call the golf shop and book your group today 847-688-4593.

Seasonal Memberships

It's time to purchase one of our popular seasonal memberships! Call us and sign up today at 847-688-4593, Ext. 3. We offer a variety of memberships and are sure to have something to suit your needs.

Great Lakes Brew Club - Bldg. 140

New Hours starting Wed., March 9

MWR’s Brew Club provides a relaxing spot to enjoy some craft and specialty beers. We rotate the beer lineup frequently, so your taste buds will always find something new! The Brew Club is open to all hands, (ages 21+) on Wed., Thurs. and Fri. from 4:30-9pm. 

Great Lakes Library - Bldg. 617

March Story Time

All ages are welcome to enjoy story time on Wed., March 16 at 10am in the Children’s Room!

Tickets & Travel Office (Bldg. 13)

Chicago Wolves Hockey

Not too late to catch a game this season! MWR customers are eligible to register for up to 10 free tickets to any/all regular season games. Swing down to Bldg. 13, Mon.-Sat.: 8:30am-4:30pm to verify your eligibility and sign up! No Navy endorsement implied.
Details: (www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=ecd2cfbc-a6cb-43a2-99f3-22e6e6fae68f)

American Forces Travel

Spring is just around the corner! Looking to plan a spring break vacation or even plan a staycation? Check out (www.americanforcestravel.com) for discounted airfare, hotels, rental cars, local attractions, and more!

Need Attraction Tickets? 

Check out some of our current tickets (www.navylifegl.com/programs/3f5465d7-7568-44b8-95de-060e23932fa3) and call us if you don't see what you're looking for at 847-688-5417.

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