MWR: THE 411 ON FUN

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PHONE DIRECTORY

Tickets & Travel Office 301-342-3648

Drill Hall 301-757-3943; weekends 301-342-3519

River’s Edge 301-342-3656

Fleet & Family Support Center 301-342-4911

Center Stage Theater 301-342-5033

Bowling Center 301-342-3994

Navy Getaways Solomons Lodging Office

410-326-6903

Rassieur Youth Center 301-342-1694

Customized Creations 301-342-6293

Cedar Point Golf Course 301-342-3597

Community Recreation 301-757-3010

Child Development Center: 2030 301-342-7636

Liberty 301-342-4208

RIVER’S EDGE

Open for lunch

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays

BOWLING CENTER

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tues-Thurs: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. to midnight

Saturday:11 a.m. to midnight; Cosmic 5 p.m. to midnight

Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NRC SOLOMONS

Valentine Getaway Weekend

Feb. 14-17

Enjoy a romantic weekend away with a complimentary bottle of sparkling cider, box of chocolates and balloon for that special someone in your life along with a late checkout of 1 p.m. Standard rates apply and a minimum two night stay. Open to all eligible patrons. Contact (410) 326-2924/27 for additional information and to make your reservation.

RV Camping Winter Breakaway

Through March 19

Breakaway for a winter camping trip at Navy Getaways Solomons and enjoy the mild winter weather. Reserve a full or limited hookup RV site for two consecutive nights and receive the third night free. Offer valid to all eligible patrons through March 19; standard rates apply. Contact (410) 326-2924/27 for additional information or to make your reservation.

TICKETS & TRAVEL/

COMMUNITY RECREATION

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Start planning your Spring Break today. Ask about our Universal Studios Special and amazing Disney rates.

Tickets available

Great Wolf Lodge 2020 Pricing

Washington Capitals

Washington Wizards

Whitetail Ski Trip

Feb. 29; deadline Feb. 14

Community Recreation is hitting the slopes with two package options: Do you have your own equipment and looking for transportation and your lift ticket? Lift Ticket Package (ages 8 years+) $110 per person. All Mountain Package (ages 8 years+) includes transportation, lift ticket, equipment rental and an optional group lesson $150 per person. Registrater by Feb. 14. Program open to all with base access. For more information call (301) 342-3648

Mommy & Me Snow Globe DIY

5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 20

Community Rec Center

Make it snow all year with our take home snow globe. Class is $15 for a parent/child and $5 for each additional child. Open to all with base access. Register online or at the Ticket and Travel office by Feb. 19. For more information call 301-342-3648

Needle Felted Baby Sheep DIY

5-8 p.m. Feb. 27

Community Rec Center

Learn the art of needle felting, a special art that combs out the soft fibers of wool, using special needles, and create a sculpture. Register online or at the Ticket and Travel office by Feb. 24. Beverages available for purchase. For more information call 301-342-3648

Chunky Bunnies DIY

5:30-7 p.m. March 12

Community Rec Center

We provide supplies and creative ideas if you need help making your own adorable take home bunny. If you don’t have time to make the class you can still register and pick up the kit on Mach 13 to take home and make at your own leisure. Cost is $15 per person to participate in person; $20 per person for the take home kit. Register online or at the Ticket and Travel office by March 5. Beverages available for purchase. For more information call 301-342-3648

DRILL HALL

3 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Friday

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays

AQUATICS

Friday Family Fun Night

6-8 p.m. Feb. 2

Indoor Pool

Bring your family and some floats for a fun evening at the pool. A movie (G or PG) will be shown on the big screen while you enjoy it from the pool. Admission is $2 per person. For more info call the Aquatic Manager at (301) 757-3943

Red Cross Lifeguard Courses

Lifeguard Re-certification classes will be offered March 21 and April 16. Participants must provide proof of current certification to participate in a recertification course. Lifeguard Courses for the first-time participant or those whose certifications have expired, will be offered April 8-12 and Mary 9-14. For more info call the Aquatic Manager at (301) 757-3943. Call the Fitness Office for class times, pricing information and to register. Open to all with base access.

Monthly Fitness Challenge

Register for a monthly fitness challenge and a chance to win a $25 gift card. Track your fitness on your own, build your own workout and join the community here at Pax Fitness. Sign up at the Fitness Office or call 301-757-3943.

Private Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons are available for all age groups and skill levels during regular hours of operation. For more info call the Aquatic Manager at (301) 757-3943

Youth Swim Clinic

Starting March 9

An 8-week session designed to give swimmers age 6-18 a solid base for competitive swimming and overall fitness. Swimmers must pass a swim test (25-yards each freestyle, backstroke & breaststroke) to participate. Practices are in the evenings, Mon-Thurs. Cost varies by age. Sign up online www.myffr.navyaims.com or call the Fitness Center for more information 301-757-3943

Masters Swim Team

Come join our adults at swim practice up to 4 days a week. Led by an instructor. Mon & Wed 4:30-6 pm and Tues/Thurs 5:30-7am. Cost is $25/month or $120/6 months. Sign up online www.myffr.navyaims.com or call the Fitness Center for more information 301-757-3943

Amp-it

This low impact, high intensity water-based physical training is perfect for all levels of swimmers. Free for active duty – bring your unit; or DoD Civilians purchase your punch pass at the Fitness Office 301-757-3943. Thursday 4-5 p.m.; Saturday10-11 a.m.

CEDAR POINT GOLF COURSE