Weekly Events at JBA (29 Sept- 5 Oct)
Liberty Park Events:
-29 September – Movie on the Lawn behind the Welcome Center from 2000 – 2200 hrs
-3 October – Taco Tuesday in the Liberty Room from 1700 – 1900hrs
“The Dragon’s Lair”
“Have your voice heard; go to the Dragon’s Lair and provide your opinion, questions or inputs directly to the 11th Wing’s Commander, ‘Dragon’. Questions will be answered by Dragon directly.”
https://11wg.sharepoint.afncr.af.mil/Lists/Dragons%20Lair/
**DISCLAIMER: The “Dragon’s Lair” forum is only accessible via government computers**
QOLCOMM
If you’re having trouble opening links, please copy and paste web address to browser to view.
Have a suggestion to improve the quality of life at JBA?
The Quality of Life Communication feedback tool will help get your ideas to base leadership, click the QOLCOMM link above.
LiveSafe
For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.jba.af.mil/About-Us/LiveSafe
National Harbor Complimentary Shuttle Service
Friday, Saturday and Sundays- See attached flyer for schedule or visit the Information, Tickets and Tours Office located at 1442 Concord Ave. for more information.
Oktoberfest at Community Commons – 29 September – Starting at 1400 – Flyer
More Info:
JBA Green Dot Workshop Schedule
26 Sept- 28 Sept, Community Commons: Green Dot Initial (Foundational) Workshop is required for the who DID NOT complete the Green Dot Workshop in CY2016.
26 Oct- 15 Nov, Community Commons: Green Dot Refresher (Booster) Workshop is required for those who do DID attend the Green Dot Workshop in CY2016.
Attendance will satisfy your 2017 Green Dot, SAPR, and Suicide Prevention training requirements. This training is for 90 minutes. Maximum capacity for each session is 50.
Please see the attached flyer for sign-up instructions and times/ dates available.
Spiritual Fitness Month
Speaker Series- 1100-1200; Chapel 1 – Lunch Provided
03 Oct– Spiritual Fitness- Guest Speaker- Maj. Gen. Dondi E. Costin, 18th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force- flyer
10 Oct– Faith
17 Oct– Hope
31 Oct– Love
Spiritual Fitness Learning Lab- 1130-1200; Chapel 1
5 Oct- Prayer
19 Oct– Yoga
26 Oct– Meditation
Spiritual Fitness 5k
18 Oct– 0700; JBA Tactical Fitness Center
For more information see attached flyer or call 301-981-2111
JBA Visitor Control Center
Starting 1 September, the JBA Visitor control center will be changing its hours
The new hours will be:
0600-1900 Monday– Friday
0800-1600 Saturday
Closed Sunday, Federal Holidays and AFDW/11WG Family Days.
Any questions can be directed to the VCC by calling 301-981-0689 or by email usaf.jbanafw.afdw-staff.mbx.11-ssptf-visitor-center@mail.mil or by visiting http://www.jba.af.mil/Units/Andrews-Visitor-Center/
Financial Peace University Class Starting Soon!
18 September- 20 November: Chapel 1 Annex
Financial Peace University is a 9-week course held on Monday’s starting 18 Sept provided by the chapel at NO COST TO YOU!
You must be willing to commit to a minimum of 8 out of the 9 weeks! Please see attached flyer for details.
-No class 9 October due to Columbus Day
Please contact POCs: Rachel Tenpenny-Chegas: 520-265-7983; Katy Tenpenny: 520-481-8825 for more details or to sign-up.
MDG Classes and Closures:
Closure
2nd Thursday of each month – 11th MDG training day
The 11th MDG will be open, but with limited services and extended wait times due to military training requirements.
Diabetes Self-Management Education Class
1st and 2nd Tuesday each month 0800-1230: 11th MDG Global Reach Conference Room
POC: Maj Joanne Kmetz (240-612-2396)
Weight Management Class
4th Thursday each month 0800-1000: 11th MDG Global Reach Conference Room
POC: Ms. Maureen Harris (240-612-2703) or Ms. Deborah Enriquez (240-612-1371)
Healthy Heart Class
2nd Wednesday each month 0900-1200: 11th MDG Global Reach Conference Room
POC: Maj. Joanne Kmetz (240-612-1142)
Tobacco Cessation Classes
Tuesdays 1130-1300: Family Practice Trailer, Bldg. 107, Conference Room- Flyer
Health Promotion Office: 240-612-1874
Clinical Health Psychology: 240-857-8942
Stress Management Classes
Tuesdays 1300-1400: Family Practice Trailer, Bldg. 107 Conference Rm- Flyer
Marriage Check-up
Behavioral health consultants at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgical Center are offering a Marriage Checkup as part of a research study sponsored by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC). The Checkup is offered to Active duty and their spouse who would like to find out more about the health of their marriage. The Marriage Checkup will give you the tools and resources to strengthen your connection.
Call 301-539-9736 or email marriagecheckupJBA@gmail.com
Personal Property Movement Information
Family Advocacy Programs
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Andrews Theater is now showing movies and has equipment to accommodate Hearing Impaired personnel– Movie Link
Saturday, October 7, 1900 – Studio Appreciation Advance Screening – Free Admission
The Foreigner, rated R
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11th FSS Events
For more information about the FSS Events below, check out our website to view our Force Support Squadron’s Spotlight Magazine.
ID Card Section (MPS)
New Hours for Customer Support, Career Development and Force Management – Flyer
DEERS appointments are available daily from 0830-1500! Please go to https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil to schedule your appointment.
Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis. Please note, there may be an extreme extended wait. For your planning purposes, please note that the wait is even longer on Mondays and Fridays (Active Duty personnel in uniform have priority over walk-ins.)
MPS Closure 4th Thursday of each month – 11th FSS/MPS will be closed all day for monthly training.
Community Commons 301-981-4041
The Landing Zone is Closed until Further Notice. Check back on Facebook Page: AndrewsCAC for updates!
6 October – 1900-2200: Art N Sip
Information, Tickets and Tours 301-981-4041
14 October – 1000-2200: Valley View Farms – Flyer
21 October – 1700-2400: Field of Screams – Flyer
Universal Orlando Service Member Savings – Flyer
Want to be in the know for fun ITT activities? Join the ITT mailer list by emailing ittjba042015@gmail.com
The Club at Andrews 301-568-3100
5 October – 1800-2100: ALS Class 17-G Graduation
6 October – 1500-1700: First Friday (First Sgts will be doing the luau theme)
Become a Member of The Club at Andrews! Visit us for more information or visit myairforcelife.com.
Military & Family Support Center 301-981-7087
September/October Briefing Schedule
2 October – 0800-1100: Reintegration
3–4 October – 0900-1200: Key Spouse Initial Training
4 October – 0800-1100: Pre-separation Counseling
5 October – 0800-1000: Capstone
5 October – 0800-1100: Reintegration
6 October – 0800-0900: Disability Transition Assistance Program (DTAP)
6 October – 0900-1100: Retirement Benefits Day
Outdoor Recreation 301-981-4109/5663
6-7 October – 1700-1100: Overnight Base Camp-Out – Flyer
Fitness Centers 301-981-7101
Get Fit, Stay Fit Incentive Program – Flyer
24 Hour Fitness Available – Register your CAC at the Front Desk at the Tactical and the East Side Gyms
Library 301-981-6454
September Calendar of Events
30 September – 1400-1600: Computer Ease Class: Basic Internet and Email – Flyer
The Courses at Andrews 301-981-4653
6 October – 1600-1800: Paralyzed Golfer Demo and Instruction
Education & Training 301-981-6377
3 October – 0800: Airman Higher Education Briefing
Youth 301-981-5636 and CDC 301-981-3055
4 October: 4H Science Day
Open until 4 January: National Fine Arts Exhibit entries – Visit the Youth Center to sign-ups.
JBA Honor Guard 301-981-7892
6 October – 1330: JBA HG Graduation
Check out the Force Support Squadron’s website and FSS Facebook to see what other upcoming events they have scheduled
Joint Base Andrews Chapel Services:
Catholic Service: Tuesdays through Thursdays~1200; Sundays~0900 @ Chapel 1
Traditional Service: Sundays~0930 @ Chapel 2
Protestant Service: Sundays~1100 @ Chapel 1
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