Helping You Live Life February 2015 6120 Arnold Street Tinker AFB, OK 73145-8101 PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Permit 73 Oklahoma City, OK 2 | www.tinkerliving.com No Federal Endorsement of Any Sponsor(s) Intended TINKER LIVING February 2015 Helping You Live Life Tinker Living is here to let everyone know about the activities and services available on Tinker Air Force Base. We provide dining, recreation and skill development for all ages. Our purpose is to deliver information for your leisure and entertainment needs. Contents: 72nd FSS Marketing (405) 734-2077 www.tinkerliving.com 4........................ February Calendar, Youth Center 6........................ Golf Course, Honor Guard, Auto Hobby Shop 7........................ Arts and Crafts Center 10........................ Tinker Club 12........................ Airman and Family Readiness Center, Education Services Center, Tinker Library 15........................ Tinker Bowling Center Tinker Living Online... FSS Serving You... Arts & Crafts Center Bldg. 478 734-5615 Gift Corner Bldg. 3001 734-2396 Auto Skills Bldg. 6002 734-5616 Resource & Referral Bldg. 6001 734-7980 Bldg. 5604 734-5095 Outdoor Recreation Gerrity Fitness Center Equipment Checkout Bldg. 6001 734-7190 Bldg. 6004 734-5607 Facebook “Tinker Living” Lodging Family Child Care Don’t miss out on an event, trip, class or program ever again. Get yourself connected and be “in the know.” Bldg. 478 734-5875 Bldg. 478 734-5875 Qualified Recycling Program www.tinkerliving.com Use our QR Codes to link directly to tinkerliving.com! Airman & Family Readiness Center 3705 Fitness Center Base Library Annex Fitness Center Tinker Club Bldg. 5603 734-3418 We cater - call 734-3418 Bowling Center For information regarding advertising, call (405) 278-2830. Education Services Center Vanwey Dining Facility Published by The Journal Record, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, The “Tinker Living” is an authorized supplement to the Tinker Take Off. Contents of the supplement are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by the U.S. Government, The Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. “The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or The Journal Record of the products or services advertised.” Bldg 6001 739-2747 Bldg. 5702 734-2626 Bldg. 5703 734-3484 Café 3001 Bldg. 3001 734-3161 Café 3001 Superfortress Skytrain Stratolifter Iron Duke Jay Hawk Bldg. 9001 East – Bldg. 3904 734-4212 West – Bldg. 5510 734-3116 South - Bldg. 1101 582-9025 Bldg. 216 734-2163 24/7 with ID access card Bldg. 201SE 739-7408 Golf Course Bldg. 6601 734-2909 Pro Shop and Course Mulligans Grill Honor Guard Child Development Centers Bldg. 3705 734-4664 24/7 with ID access card Bldg. 244 734-4226 Information, Tickets & Travel Bldg. 1156 739-3610 Bldg. 5905 734-3155 Open Weekends, Holidays AFMC & Family Days Youth Center Bldg. 5520 734-7866 Before and After School Program ID Card Section Bldg. 460 739-7646 Bldg. 478 734-3791 For Current Hours Please Visit TinkerLiving.com/Contact February 2015 No Federal Endorsement of Any Sponsor(s) Intended Advertising Account Executives: Wendy Russell, Nancy Sade, Shelly Sanderson “Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron.” “Content is edited, prepared, and provided by the 72d Force Support Squadron Marketing and Publicity office of Tinker Air Force Base, Air Force Materiel Command, Oklahoma. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indicated.” www.tinkerliving.com | 3 Youth Center Tae Kwon Do Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 – 7 p.m. Tae Kwon Do provides athletic training with the combination of combat, self-defense, and balance. Classes are available for ages 6 through adult at the Youth Center on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 – 7 p.m. Sign up for the entire month of February for only $60. Family rates are also available. BGCA Image Makers Exhibit Feb. 11 – 13 The Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s annual ImageMakers National Photography Contest invites youth 6 – 18 years old to capture photographs in four different categories: Culture and Tradition, Surroundings, Portrait, and the ‘One of a Kind’ Photo Essay. For more information you can call the Tinker Youth Center or go to ImageMakersBGCA.org. School Age Program Feb. 13 The School Age Program will offer a full day camp as Mid Del Schools are closed for Parent Teacher Conferences. For more information about programs offered at the Tinker Youth Center, please call 405-734-7866.. 4 | www.tinkerliving.com No Federal Endorsement of Any Sponsor(s) Intended TINKER LIVING EXCELLENT FOR RETIREES! Sons Hom & M es W S & Commercial Roofin g & Rep air Stan Malaske, Builder • Quality Homes since 1982 Furnished Model Home Open Daily in Tuscany Ridge Open Sat. & Sun. 11AM-5:30PM • Mon.-Thurs. 1PM-5:30PM Fox Hollow: A new addition with 1 acre & larger lots. Great selection! ¼ mile s. of Reno on Triple XXX Rd. FOREST GLEN ½ blk N. of S.E. 29th On Hiwassee – Gated city lots Choctaw schls Smaller lots now available. DEER RUN 63rd & Henney wooded 1 Ac. lots – Jones schls STONEGATE CROSSING Located 1 mile E of Choctaw Rd on Reno, 1 Ac. lots, Choct. schls. WOODLANDS: SE 15th, just W of Douglas Adj. to John Conrad Golf Course City lots – Mid-Del schls 14400 SE 29th February 2015 No Federal Endorsement of Any Sponsor(s) Intended HUNTINGTON: ¼ miles E of Choct Rd on SE 44 Many wooded 1 ac. lots avail. Choct. schls QUAIL HOLLOW: ¼ miles E Anderson Rd. on Reno 1 ac lots, Choct. schls. EZ Access to TAFB & interstate TUSCANY RIDGE: Located ½ miles. N of SE 29 on Anderson Model hm – gated community 1 ac. lots – Choct. schls CASTLE GATE: 1/2 miles. E of Hiwassee Rd. on Reno ½ ac. lots, Choct. schls. Gated community swmbuilders.com 405-733-1169 www.tinkerliving.com | 5 Golf Course $5 off in February Receive $5 off any regular priced green fee for the entire month of February. F*Y*A** Tournament Feb. 21, 9 a.m. The famous Freeze Your A**terisk Golf Tournament is 9 holes of “Cross Country” fun! Play challenging and unique holes like never before. Play begins at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start, played in a scramble format with teams of four. Sign up for only $25 per person, including golf and food. Golf Lessons Start sharpening those golf skills for spring with Tinker’s PGA pro! Lessons with the pro are only $40 for 30 minutes and will get you on your way to a perfect swing, drive, and putt. For more information about the Golf Course, Golf Shop, and catering please call 405-734-2909 or visit TinkerLiving.com/Golf. Mulligan’s Grill Reopening March 1, 7 a.m. Thank you for your patience during the Mulligan’s Grill reinvention. Get excited for the reopening with new menu options on March 1! Doors open at 7 a.m. and the first 18 people in the door will receive a free biscuit with gravy. Look forward to new menus including Tinker Quick (TQ), Tinker Healthy (TH) options, old favorites, and daily specials. Mulligan’s is bringing back Taco Salad Tuesdays and delicious Bar-B-Q. Honor Guard The Honor Guard supports about 650 military funerals per year to honor active duty, veteran and retired Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and Army Air Corps members. The Honor Guard performs about 150 Color Guard events each year including Retirement Ceremonies, Change of Commands, and Military Parades. For more information about joining or if you need the Honor Guard for an event, please call 405-734-4226. Honor Guard members uphold all military standards to the highest level. All active duty service members can help the Honor Guard. The Honor Guard appreciates the continued support of all squadrons and looks forward to welcoming new members! Auto Hobby Shop Tinker Auto Hobby has fully stocked tool cribs, 12 bays, three vehicle lifts, and one break rack available for people to work on their own vehicle. Through the Single Airman Program, the Auto Hobby Shop offers special discounts for single active duty airmen, reservists, sailors, and single active duty parents. The Automotive Safety Course qualifies patrons to use shop equipment. The course is offered every Thursday at 3:30 p.m., but other times can be arranged as needed. There are also watch and learn programs available for break jobs, front-end alignments, oil changes, anti-freeze checks, tire balancing, and tire rotations. If performing auto maintenance does not interest you, the Auto Hobby staff can do it for you! The professional staff can complete your headlight restoration, engine flush, transmission flush, coolant flush, fuel flush, power steering flush, and transaxles and drives servicing for only $75 each (plus fluid, if needed). Tinker Car Wash The Tinker Car Wash is located on the north side of the Auto Hobby Shop. The car wash has multiple wash options, takes cash or credit cards, and will be open year-round. The Tinker Auto Hobby Shop is open 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Wednesday – Saturday and can be reached at 405-734-5616. 6 | www.tinkerliving.com No Federal Endorsement of Any Sponsor(s) Intended TINKER LIVING Arts & Crafts Center Arts & Crafts is open Tuesday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and located in Bldg. 478. For more information about Arts & Crafts please call 405-734-5615 or visit TinkerLiving. com/Arts. Basic Beading Instructor JoAnn Cochran Feb. 3 and 17, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $45 per class, includes supplies. Looking for the perfect accessory? Make it yourself in Basic Beading! In this class, students will learn basic repair and jewelry making skills from simple to complex designs. Kumihimo Braiding Instructor JoAnn Cochran Feb. 4 and 18, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $45 per class, includes supplies. Learn how to use a Kumi Loom and braid a Kumihimo necklace. Looms are available for in class use. Beginning Sewing Instructor Kaylyn Mashlan Feb. 4 and 18, 12 – 2 p.m. Cost: $25 per class, includes supplies. Learn basic machine skills including threading a machine, winding a bobbin, and selecting stitch length and width. These skills will be practiced by creating a crayon roll up, a fun project that can easily be reproduced to create other kinds of roll ups. Sewing machines are available but you can bring your own to learn how to operate it. Elastic Band Weaving and Paracord Weaving Instructor JoAnn Cochran Feb. 6, 6 – 7 p.m. Cost: $20 Jewelry making is a fun way for children to express their creativity. This jewelry class is for ages 5 – 15, 10 and under need parent supervision. Pick & Paint Instructor Kaylyn Mashlan Feb. 6 and 20, 6 – 7 p.m. Cost: $20 per class. Pick out a fired ceramic piece to paint and take home! All children 10 and under need parent supervision. Cherokee Double Walled Western Oklahoma Basket Making Instructor Mary Stone Feb. 7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: $75, includes supplies. Sign up for this Saturday class to make a custom basket creation. Mesh Wreath Instructor Orentha Hudson Feb. 10, 4 – 6 p.m. Cost: $50, supplies and snacks are provided. Make and take home your very own mesh wreath with assistance and advice from the instructor. If desired, bring in personal embellishments for an exceptional and unique design. Wire Wrapping Instructor JoAnn Cochran Feb. 10 and 24, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $45 per class, includes supplies. Wire wrapping is a unique jewelry making technique that is centuries old. Join this class to make beautiful pieces! Tree of Life Pendant Instructor JoAnn Cochran Feb. 11 and 25, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $45 per class, includes supplies. Sign up to make a Tree of Life Pendant with birthstones! Use your own birthstone color or someone else’s to make a perfect, personalized gift. Bling Party Instructor JoAnn Cochran can be arranged. Sign up and pre-pay seven days in advance. Free for Single Airmen! Cookies & Canvas Feb. 20, 6 – 9 p.m. Cost: $45, includes snacks and drinks. Create your own jewelry using Epoxy clay at the Bling Party! Your extraordinary jewelry will be made with unique colors, various mediums, and crystals that will elevate your personal style. Cork & Canvas Instructor Kaylyn Mashlan Feb. 20, 6 – 9 p.m. Cost: $40, includes wine, snacks, and supplies. Create a masterpiece painting with step-by-step instruction from a local artist while enjoying appetizers, sipping wine, and having fun! This class is a perfect team building activity; private parties of ten or more Instructor Kaylyn Mashlan Feb. 21, 1 – 2 p.m. Cost: $20, includes supplies. A fun class for children, 5 - 15 years old, to create a painting while enjoying cookies, juice, and friends! The local artist will go stepby-step to teach a fun beginner painting. Children 10 and under will need a parent to attend the class with them. To sign up, students must pre-pay seven days in advance. Eastern Cherokee Splint (Twill) Basket Making Instructor Mary Stone Feb. 21, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: $75, includes supplies. Sign up for this Saturday class and bring home your very own basket creation! Arts & Crafts Policies: To receive a full refund for a class, reservations must be canceled within three days of start date; after the class start date refunds or credits can only be made when the patron goes on emergency leave, TDY, or sick leave with proper documentation. All patrons must present a receipt for a refund. Full refunds will be given when a class is canceled by the Arts & Crafts Center for insufficient participation or instructor absence. Arts & Crafts classes require advance sign up; please plan on registering 3 – 10 days before the class date. Sign up requirements are dependent on the nature of the course. We’re helping people with dementia to experience joy, comfort and meaning in their lives. Visit our Finch Landing Memory Support to learn how we can care for your loved one. If the minimum requirement of participants do not sign up in advance the class will be canceled. Private classes cannot be refunded unless canceled by Arts & Crafts. Private parties of 10 or more can be arranged with an instructor for some classes. For kids’ classes, children 10 and under need parent supervision during the entire class. February 2015 Joy. Comfort. Meaning 11510 S.E. 15th St. • Midwest City 405.769.7677 www.fountainbrookliving.com No Federal Endorsement of Any Sponsor(s) Intended www.tinkerliving.com | 7 8 | www.tinkerliving.com No Federal Endorsement of Any Sponsor(s) Intended TINKER LIVING February 2015 No Federal Endorsement of Any Sponsor(s) Intended www.tinkerliving.com | 9 Tinker Club Social Hour Fridays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Social Hour at the Club is free for all club members and only $5 for nonmembers. Free food and rotating drink specials every Friday. The Big Game Watch Party Feb. 1; time dependent on kick-off, please call the Club for hours. Do not miss the biggest watch party in town with door prizes, great food, and drink specials! There will be a drawing for a brand new, flat screen TV. Sponsored in part by USAA. First Friday Crud Tournament Feb. 6, 4 – 6:30 p.m. Sign up a four person team for the Crud Tournament or just enjoy watching the fun as others battle to win the famous trophy. Laffs in the Lounge Feb. 6, 8 p.m. Laff’s in the Lounge at the Tinker Club will be a night filled with laughs from local OKC comedians and Tinker’s own MSgt. Brett J. Robinson as your host. This event is free for everyone and gets started at 8 p.m. Valentine’s Day Dinner Feb. 14, 6 p.m. The Club will present the perfect Valentine’s Day date with four delicious courses for $40/$45 (members/nonmembers), per person. The menu starts with your choice of stuffed mushrooms (spinach and cheese or seafood), followed by a mixed green salad including mandarin oranges and candied almonds. For the main course, choose between Filet Mignon with a caramel/brandy mushroom sauce or potato crusted Lunch Specials: Looking for a convenient and delicious lunch? There is no need to venture off base for the best deal in town! Tuesday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. the Tinker Club serves up a delicious buffet, and a soup and salad bar. Tuesday at the Club is the Beef and Chicken Buffet; Wednesday is a themed special; Thursday is the BBQ Buffet; and new on Fridays is the Wings and Things Buffet. Do not miss these delicious meals! For more information about lunch specials at the Tinker Club, please call 405-734-3418. 10 | www.tinkerliving.com salmon with a lemon butter Beurre Blanc sauce; both served with roasted tourne potatoes and vegetable melody. To finish up this amazing meal is the perfect dessert, mile high strawberry pie! Pre-paid reservations are required by Feb. 11. Swing and Line Dancing Feb. 27, 7 – 10 p.m. Come out for a free night of dancing and fun at the Tinker Club! No reservations are required and food is available until 8 p.m. Upcoming Wednesday Specials: Feb. 4: Mongolian\Stir Fry Buffet Feb. 11: German Buffet Feb.18: Pasta Station Feb. 25: Asian Pacific Buffet Fat Tuesday: Feb. 17, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. This buffet will have Mardi Gras themed food, including cabbage for National Cabbage day! National Chili Day: Feb. 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be two variations of chili on the buffet. No Federal Endorsement of Any Sponsor(s) Intended TINKER LIVING February 2015 No Federal Endorsement of Any Sponsor(s) Intended www.tinkerliving.com | 11 Airman and Family Readiness Center On the Move with Military School-Age Children The spring and summer months are fast approaching and that means it is time for military relocations. For those families with school-age children, a military move requires some research to get everyone ready for the change. If your family is preparing for another PCS move or a child’s move to college, the School Liaison Officer can provide a variety of resources to ease the transition. Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) has tools available to support military families’ educational needs. MCEC is a non-profit organization that advocates for “inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children.” MCEC offers programs, trainings, and resources all geared toward military-connected children. SchoolQuest.org is an educational resource tool provided by MCEC and is available to facilitate your search for new schools and much more. Resources available through SchoolQuest.org: • Find and compare schools • Locate information on state school requirements for all 50 states • Learn more about ages and stages – Is your child ready for the next education milestone? • Transition to college with the College Prep Toolbox - Plan your high school path - ACT and SAT test prep - Find colleges - Scholarship finder - Understanding financial aid To learn more about MCEC, please visit www. militarychild.org or visit www.schoolquest.org. The second semester of school can bring challenges for some students. They could be preparing for grade level tests or trying to master a new subject. Maybe their family moved over the holiday season and now they are feeling disconnected from their school work. Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families provides one-on-one online tutoring and homework help for all children in grades K-12. Tutoring is available at no cost to eligible students in National Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty military families (please see website for service specific details). Tutor.com includes over 16 subjects including test prep, proofreading papers, Math, Science, English, and Social Studies. Expert tutors are on-demand 24/7 and students can connect from Education Services any internet-enabled device. This amazing resource is made possible by the Department of Defense MWR Library Program, Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, and Navy General Library Program. To learn more about Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families, please visit www.tutor.com/military. Should your family need assistance with any military child education matters or need more information about these resources please contact the Tinker AFB School Liaison Officer, Ms. Heather Wojciuch, at 405-734-3683 or SchoolLiaisonOffice@ us.af.mil. Airman & Family Readiness Center 6001 Arnold St. 405-739-2747 Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tinker Library Library Lovers’ Month The Education Services Center is located in Bldg. 201SE, at the intersection of 1st Street and “C” Avenue. Office hours are 7:15 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday Thursday, and 7:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Friday. The office will be closed Feb. 16. The Education Services Center offers a variety of services to base military personnel and their dependents. Professional counselors are available to discuss educational opportunities. Appointments are not required to visit the center. Tuition assistance is available to military personnel to help defray the cost of tuition for accredited colleges and universities taught either on or off base. Six institutions offer noontime, evening, and weekend courses on-base. Enrollment is underway now, with classes beginning in March. Stop by the Education Services Center to visit with a school representative from: • Rose State College • Park University • Oklahoma City University • Webster University • University of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City Aviation Education Alliance If you are thinking about returning to school, be sure to attend the Higher Education Track Briefing. The briefing is scheduled from Feb. 11 – 12 and will start at 7:45 a.m. For more information visit: TinkerLiving.com > Other Services > Tinker Education Services or call 405-739-7408. 12 | www.tinkerliving.com February is Library Lovers’ Month and the Tinker Library is celebrating with sweet treats every Tuesday! Snacks will start at 10 a.m. and are first come, first served. Stop by to show your love and support to the library and library staff! Story Time Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Join the fun at the Tinker Library as Mr. Peter reads great stories during the weekly story time. Valentine’s Story Time Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. This week there will be a special story time with great Valentine stories, crafts, and candy for the children. Library Resources There are resources for book reports, science projects, speeches, and much more. The library is the perfect quiet place to study with plenty of study desks and two private study rooms. Inquire about learning programs the next time you visit, or call for more information. Online Library Catalog The Tinker AFB Library catalog is now available online! Visit TinkerLiving. com/Library to view everything that the library has to offer, including the latest New York Times best sellers and new DVD releases. Hours of Operation The library is open Tuesday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. 5 p.m., and closed on Sunday and Monday. The library is available for all military and civilian families with base access. For more information about the Tinker Library please call 405-734-2626. No Federal Endorsement of Any Sponsor(s) Intended TINKER LIVING February 2015 No Federal Endorsement of Any Sponsor(s) Intended www.tinkerliving.com | 13 Tinker Bowling Center MONDAY Bring your event to Tinker Bowling Center! Dollar Day: Dollar games, dollar shoes, dollar hotdogs, dollar fries, and dollar sodas from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. You can bowl three games, with shoes, Monday – Friday for only $6 per person with a 12 player minimum. Call 405-734-3484 or come by Tinker Bowling Center to book your event! TUESDAY Color Pin Day: Make a strike with a color pin in the head pin position to win one free game coupon (limit 3 per bowler) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bowling Center Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday: 1 – 11 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED WEDNESDAY Senior Day: Seniors 55+ bowl for $1.25 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Open Revolving Senior League: 12 p.m., bowl three games 9 pin no tap for $3.75 per bowler. SATURDAY Family Day: Two hours of bowling for $25 per lane, up to six players per lane with shoe rentals, from 1 – 5 p.m. Lunch Bowl Special Tuesday – Friday: $1.50 games from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tinker Bowling Combo Buy a combo meal and enjoy $1 games. Valid during same visit only; non-transferable. February 2015 Cosmic Birthday Party Day Feb. 7, 2 - 4 p.m. Cosmic bowling offers the perfect atmosphere for birthday parties and the Tinker Bowling Center wants to be your host! If you are interested in booking a birthday party under the cosmic lights please call the Bowling Center, reservations are required. Cosmic Bowling Feb. 14 and 28, 7 p.m. Come out and bowl under the lights! Saturday night Cosmic Bowling is $10 per person for unlimited games and includes the shoe rental. Or bowl by the game for $3.50 per person, per game and shoes for $2.50. There is a Family Cosmic Special for $35 which includes one lane for up to eight bowlers, two games, one pizza, soda, and shoes. Come out for this night of music, bowling, lights, and fun! ColorRama! Feb. 7 and 21, 7 p.m. Come out for an evening of fun with the color pins. Colorama is only $12 per person for three games. Payouts based on conversions of color pin placements. No Federal Endorsement of Any Sponsor(s) Intended Valentine 9 Pin No Tap Tournament Feb. 14, 2 p.m. Do not miss this fun Valentine’s Day 9 pin no tap tournament! Teams of two will compete in this three game series for only $20 per team. Scores will be combined for a final team total. Couples Valentine Bowl Feb. 14, 5 – 11 p.m. Look no further than the Bowling Center for the ultimate Valentine’s Day special! Enjoy three games for only $12 per couple, rental shoes included. www.tinkerliving.com | 15 16 | www.tinkerliving.com No Federal Endorsement of Any Sponsor(s) Intended TINKER LIVING
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