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Navy Life Great Lakes August Newsletter

August 2022 • August Adventures with MWR!

 

Navy Civilian Jobs - Hiring Fair!

Sat., Aug. 13 | 9am-2pm | CYP Youth Center, B8190

Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) and Navy Child & Youth Programs (CYP) will be hiring for multiple positions: child care, marina, golf course, gyms, fitness centers, lifeguards, library, recreation centers, food and beverage locations and more! Great jobs with great benefits are waiting for you.
Details: (www.navylifegl.com/news/f30e7cff-23cb-48d8-b737-0e5197394ec0) or (847) 688-4470.


Sports & Fitness - B2A, B4 & B440

Captain’s Cup Flag Football League

All teams must be formed from the same barracks, command and or workplace. Roster size is unlimited. Free and open to all base personnel. Questions? Please call 847-688-3419/5315.

  • League Begins: Mon., Aug. 15
  • Registration Deadline: Mon., Aug. 8 (submit team roster to Gym 440).
  • Managers Meeting: Gym 440 on Wed., Aug. 10 at 4pm.
  • League Play: Mon. and Wed. evenings at 5pm/6pm/7pm on the athletic ball fields.

Captain's Cup Racquetball Tournament

Sat., Aug. 13 | 9:30am | Gym 4

  • Individual Event | Single Elimination | Best 2 out of 3 Games.
  • Check in 9am.
  • Registration Deadline: Fri., Aug. 12 at Gym 4.
  • Practice Date: Sat., July 30 at 9am in Gym 4. Goggles required (may be purchased at Gym 4).

Intramural Kickball Tournament

Tues., Aug. 16 | 5pm, 6pm, 7pm | Athletic Fields

  • Registration is required.
  • Roster Size: Minimum - 12 players, Maximum - 20 players.
  • Team Roster Deadline: Thurs., Aug. 11 at Gym 440. 

Captain’s Cup
National Wellness 5K Run/2 Mile Walk

Thurs., Aug. 25 | 4:30pm | Gym 4

  • Race Check In: 3:30pm
  • Individual registration is not required.
  • Captain’s Cup Team Registration Deadline: Wed., Aug. 24 in Gym 4. A team consists of five members from the same command.
  • Proudly Sponsored by: USAA

No Navy endorsement implied.

Captain’s Cup
Remembrance 5K Run/2 Mile Walk

Thurs., Sept. 8 | 4:30pm | Gym 4

  • Race Check In: 3:30pm
  • Individual registration is not required.
  • Captain’s Cup Team Registration Deadline: Wed., Sept. 7 in Gym 4. A team consists of five members from the same command.
  • Proudly Sponsored by: USAA

No Navy endorsement implied.

Captain’s Cup Volleyball League

All teams must be formed from the same barracks, command and/or workplace. Roster size is unlimited. Free and open to all base personnel. Questions? Please call 847-688-3419/5315.

  • League Begins: Mon., Sept. 19.
  • Registration Deadline: Mon., Sept. 12 (submit team roster to Gym 440).
  • Managers Meeting: Gym 440 on Wed., Sept. 14 at 4pm.
  • League Play: Mon. and Wed. evenings at 5pm/6pm/7pm at Gym 4 or Gym 440.

Gym 440 Mountain Bike Rental Program

Did you know that you can rent a mountain bike from the Marina AND Gym 440? There are great bike paths located just off base. Take advantage of the beautiful summer weather and get outside today! It's only $12 for 24 hours or $20 for 48 hours.

August is Preventative Health Month

Preventative Health is taking beneficial actions to better your health and well-being! In support of Preventative Health Month, stop in the Bldg. 2A Fitness Center where our team of fitness professionals can provide you a variety of resources to take the next step to achieving your fitness goals.

Group Fitness Schedule

Details: (www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=0e352804-4ce7-4fd7-93e7-fb206ab2d1bd)

Pool & Beach News

The indoor swimming pool at B440 and swimming in Lake Michigan are closed due to no lifeguards on the staff. Nunn Beach is open from sunrise to sunset, for recreational use only. There is a nationwide lifeguard shortage. If you are a certified lifeguard or know a certified lifeguard looking for part-time work, please contact MWR. For more information email: grlkmwrsportsandfitness@us.navy.mil.


Veterans Memorial Golf Course - B8400

Saturday & Sunday Afternoon Tee Time Specials

Honoring Golf Now Rates on Weekend Afternoons

  • All golfers from 12:10pm-2:50pm: 18 Holes - $45 (ride) | $30 (walk)
  • All golfers from 3-4pm: 18 Holes - $39 (ride) | $29 (walk)
  • All golfers from 3-4pm: 9 Holes - $29 (ride) | $20 (walk)

Tickets & Travel Office - B13

Chicago Cubs Discount Tickets

MWR has exclusive discount offers for the following Chicago Cubs games!

  • Sat., Sept. 10 - vs San Francisco Giants at 1:20pm
  • Sat., Sept. 17 - vs Colorado Rockies at 1:20pm
  • Sun., Sept. 18 - vs Colorado Rockies at 1:20pm

Stop by the Community Recreation Office & Marina (B13) and verify your ID 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)! Tickets are available for purchase at the Community Recreation Office & Marina (B13). For questions, call 847-688-5417. Details: (www.navylifegl.com/activity/3c32b597-5d5a-4e05-aa3d-c72f16d95fcf)

Travel Discounts

How is it already August?! Sneak in one last vacation before the school year begins! 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

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Mini Golf

There's a HOLE new game at the Epicenter! GLOW-IN-THE-DARK mini golf is now open. It's only $2.50 per person and every mini golf round purchased is entered for a chance to win a MWR monthly prize giveaway! Join the fun - perfect for family & friend get togethers, team building events and even birthday party packages!
Details: (www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=84e61822-1ed3-4307-b330-bb5870ae13e5)

Grand Opening Special - Pizza Putt Package: $29.99

  • Large Pepperoni Pizza
  • Four Drinks
  • Mini Golf For Four

Movie Theater

Fri., Aug. 5th Premier: Thor: Love and Thunder at 5:30pm & Bullet Train at 8:30pm

Also Showing in August: LightyearMinions: The Rise of Gru and more!
Current Movie Schedule: (www.navylifegl.com/programs/ed66a539-aa5c-44c5-9ae2-31c484dd5ab2)

Enjoy the latest blockbuster hits at great prices: Military $4.50 | Civilian $5.50 | Child (6-11) $3

Outdoor Patio

Enjoy sipping your favorite beverage and eating your favorite hand-crafted foods from Spinz on our outdoor patio. Try our newest Spinz special, a Chicken Tortilla Salad - it's a perfect summer meal. For some extra summer fun, we have "sing-sational" Thursday Night Karaoke, or on Friday and Saturday nights, listen to our DJ spin tunes under the stars!

Bowling Center

Sunday Family Bowling Special

  • Bring the entire family for a smashing good time
  • $15 per lane | per hour

Cosmic Bowling

  • Every Friday | 4:30-11:30pm
  • Every Saturday | 3-11:30pm

Port O' Call Room Rental Program

Are You Looking for a Space to Host Team Meetings, Training Presentations, Special Events, or Ceremonies? Think MWR!

Get all the details: (www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=b980cb3a-e922-4d51-a919-0b7aee698393)
Email us with questions: (grlkmwrrecreation@us.navy.mil)


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.
Hours: Mon.: 4:30-9:30pm; Sat. & Sun.: 1:30-9:30pm 

Giant Pong & Cornhole

Wed., Aug. 3 | Nunn Beach | 6:30-8:30pm

  • Join Liberty at Nunn Beach and take a shot at playing Cornhole and Giant Pong!

AUXGOD

Thurs., Aug. 11 | Epicenter Patio | 7-9pm

  • Do you know the perfect theme song for any situation? Create a team and challenge your shipmates to a few rounds of AUXGOD at the Epicenter Patio from 7-9pm.

Ping Pong & Air Hockey Tournaments

Tues., Aug. 16 | Epicenter | 6:30-8:30pm

  • Stop by the Epicenter and hang out with Liberty and CSADD! Challenge your friends for a chance to win a Bravo Zulu, Duty Day Off, or MWR Bucks.

Galley State Fair

Wed., Aug. 24 | 4:30-6:30pm

  • Hang out with the Liberty team at Galley 535’s State Fair. There will be a DJ, inflatables, lawn games, and more!

Outdoor Movie Night

Tues., Aug. 30 | Epicenter Patio | 7pm

  • Summer is almost over so join Liberty for a movie night under the stars!

Great Lakes Marina & Outdoor Rental Center - B13

Sailing Classes

Want to learn to sail? Classes are filling up. See the links below for all the details.
Skipper B Sailing Class: (www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=e4840a3b-dfa7-4499-9f88-ef28c13be975)

Outdoor enthusiasts may choose from a large selection of camping gear (tents, stoves and sleeping bags), sporting gear (mountain bikes and fishing poles) and party equipment (oversized grills, canopy tents and tables), as well as a variety of sailing and fishing boats! We even have an assortment of inflatables (sumo wrestling suits/set, bounce houses, a sports arena and more) for your summer outdoor fun. We also have canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, powerboats and sailboats for rent. Need bait or tackle, we have a large selection at the Marina Ship Store. Stop down today!
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)
Boat Rentals: 
(www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=b0a6ce6a-79ea-4815-ac6c-d9a62116c524)


Great Lakes Library - B617

Stop by the library this August and relax in the Graphic Novel Room where you will find a wide selection of graphic novels, as well as comic books, and our extensive Science Fiction collection! If you like to dabble in art you can use our drawing table, sketch pads and drawing implements to draw your own creations! We also have board games.  Or, how about a game of Chess?

  • Join us for storytime and crafts on Wed., Aug. 17 at 10:30 am! All ages are welcome.

Looking For a Full-time or Part-time Job?

We are 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, so please be sure to review our page often for the most up to date opportunities!
USA JOBS: (www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?l=Great%20Lakes%2C%20Illinois&k=MWR%20)
Flyer: (www.navylifegl.com/modules/media/?do=inline&id=bcfec306-f88a-4c20-80b1-9155b16b6af0&__cb=638483697040430000&__cb=638483697040430000)


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