March 1st – 31st
Silver Wings Golf Course Membership Drive
Silver Wings Golf Course is open year round and offers outstanding Champion Bermuda Greens and one of the most challenging layouts in the region. Silver Wings Golf Course members enjoy the amenities and benefits that go along with being a member! Memberships are available to military and civilians.
Silver Wings Golf Course Memberships include:
- Unlimited green fees
- Advanced tee times
- 10% discount on all merchandise (not including sale items or, food and beverage items)
- 50% discount on driving range privileges
- Member-only tournaments
- Discounted tournament fees
- GHIN handicap system
- Reduced room rates and food minimums in Divot’s Banquet Room
- A special membership gift!
Click here to view the membership rates on our website.
Become a Silver Wings Golf Course member today!
For more information, stop by or give us a call at (334) 598-2449.
Back by popular demand - Dueling Pianos returns to Fort Rucker with a high energy, all request, interactive piano show! Witness two pianists "duel" it out at The Landing on Friday, Feb. 15 from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. to see who can play better and faster.
Tell the pianists what you want to hear as you sing along to your favorite tunes. Audience participation is highly encouraged, so come out and join the fun!
Advanced tickets are available on at The Landing Zone for $10 per person if purchased before 2 p.m. on Feb. 15, or $15 at the door. For more information, please call The Landing Zone at 334-598-8025 or Family & MWR at 334-255-9810.
Make it a Date
Treat your sweetheart to a romantic dinner, offered at The Landing Zone on Feb. 14 & 15, 5 - 8 p.m. Cost is $30 per couple and includes a shared appetizer, two entrees, a shared dessert, and one drink per person. Reservations are required!
Special offer: If you make your Sweetheart Dinner reservations before Feb. 13, you can also purchase two tickets to Dueling Pianos for just $5 a person!
For more information, call The Landing Zone at 334-598-8025.
Need a gift for Valentine's Day? Give the one you love the gift of relaxation with a Body Mechanics Day Spa gift certificate!
While many patrons attend the gym to embark on a strenuous workout, there are those who go to relax, unwind and rejuvenate. Located inside the Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Facility, is a tranquil getaway created by the Body Mechanics Day Spa.
Body Mechanics offers a variety of body treatments including therapeutic massage, facials, body polish, mud wraps, and even a “retreat for the feet.” Massages are available in sessions of 30, 60 or 90 minutes, using a combination of Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Muscular massages.
Never had a massage before? Not to worry, Body Mechanics will make sure you are comfortable and have all of your questions answered. Whether you visit Body Mechanics Day Spa for a massage, facial, or foot retreat you will leave feeling better.
Pricing
- 30 minute massage – $25
- 60 minute massage – $45
- 90 minute massage – $70
- Chair massage – $1 per minute
- Facial – $30
- Retreat for the Feet – $30
- Body Polish – $30
- Mud Wrap – $30
Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Facility
Andrews Avenue, Building 4605
Appointments: 334-255-2296
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
*hours of operation subject to change
The new year is here and I can already tell, it’s going to be a great year. I’m already on track with some of my New Year’s resolutions. One of mine and probably everyone else’s is to live a healthier lifestyle when it comes to diet and exercise.
Step one in that process: join the six-week Winter Boot Camp at the Fort Rucker PFF! Was I nervous? Yep. Did I come up with one hundred and one excuses why I shouldn’t do it? Of course I did. And yet there I was this morning, standing in the orientation listening to the instructors telling me and my classmates what to expect for the next six weeks. To be honest, I’m really excited about the challenge that this boot camp will give me, and I’m hoping it will help me improve my cardio fitness significantly. I also can’t wait to make some new friends during the six weeks.
On a more relaxing note, I was finally able to make it to the Rucker Lanes for Quarter Mania night on Mondays. And I had a great time! It was the perfect price, at just 25 cents a game and 50 cents to rent shoes, which meant my husband and I played two games and had a great time out for just two dollars! Neither of us are any good at bowling, and since my husband wouldn’t let me use bumpers our average points per game were somewhere around 60. Needless to say, bowling is not our area of expertise, but that didn’t keep us from having fun.
A challenge that I would like to extend to everyone for this year is to get out and try something new. It can be something you are scared to try (boot camp) or something you are just plain bad at (bowling). With everything that Family and MWR offers, you are bound to find something that will give you a challenge and be a new and exciting adventure.
Good luck and happy 2013!
Thanks,
Kathleen Montion, a Military Spouse
Building 5700, 1st Floor South
Phone: 255–2997/9517
Hours of Operation:
Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
When you think of Leisure Travel Services what comes to mind? Family excursions to Disney, romantic getaways at a Sandals resort, day trips to local amusement parks. That is what we do, but we also do so much more.
Cruises
If you are interested in a cruise, you have come to the right place. We have certified experts on our staff to assist you in booking a cruise. Cruising offers a multi-destination vacation in one package. Families, couples, honeymooners, and seniors can all enjoy vacationing with a variety of cruise lines offering relaxation, adventure and Family fun.
Most major cruise lines offer military discounts which are usually the best rates around. Where else can you unpack one time and see up to four different destinations in a week? You can make it a weekend getaway for as little as three nights or take a longer 7-night cruise around the Caribbean.
One of the best things about cruising is the food. You will get gourmet meals in the formal dining room or you can hit the buffet. On-board entertainment rivals that of Broadway and Vegas shows. There are also full service spas, fitness centers and casinos. Kid’s programs on board offer age-appropriate activities, movies, games, etc. as well as teen-only discos and deck areas on board.
Stop by Leisure Travel today to start planning your next getaway. Be sure to visit us online to view our discount ticket prices and upcoming specials.
Spring Break is just around the corner, start planning now!
As the last of the holiday desserts slowly disappear, it’s time to refocus on your health this New Year. Family & MWR offers many options when it comes to staying active, with 5K runs, two Physical Fitness Facilities (PFF’s), disc golf, or golfing at Silver Wings Golf Course.
One of the most unique fitness options for patrons is Boot Camp at the Fortenberry-Colton PFF. This six week program encourages participants to think outside of the box when it comes to working out and tracks your progress along the way. Boot Camp meets five a days a week with two sessions to choose from, 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. or 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. The next session begins on Jan. 7.
Never heard of Boot Camp before?
Kris Rach’, Fitness Specialist and certified Personal Trainer explained the basics of the program.
“Every day there’s cardio. Even if we do weight lifting one day, we cross-train and do cardio.” For this reason Kris suggested that participants have done some kind of cardiovascular exercise before trying Boot Camp. “We do a lot of things outside the box,” she said. “About 95% (of the class) is outside. It gets you out of the closed gym environment and you can be free to just do what you want.”
Boot Camp exercises are very diverse, consisting of plyometrics, agility drills, running, weight lifting, yoga, cross-training, and maintaining a high energy environment.
“A lot of working out is mental for some people,” Kris said. “They can set a glass ceiling for themselves that they’re afraid to push through. At Boot Camp we encourage them to push through it…There’s no I can’t. Only I can.”
Boot Camp is for Authorized Patrons, ages 18 and older. Authorized Patrons include DoD Civilians, Retirees, Active Duty Soldiers, Spouses and dependent Family members. Fort Rucker Contractors may also participate. Kris spoke of a mother and daughter that recently completed Boot Camp. The mother was a military spouse and the daughter, age 19, was preparing to go into the Air Force.
Kris also mentioned there being Boot Camp participants in their late 50’s and early 60’s who completed all six weeks. “They still continue working out and doing the 5K’s. There aren’t any age restrictions, but there are health restrictions if you are not able to complete it.”
For those who do complete Boot Camp, the results are more than rewarding. Weight isn’t used to track progress, but rather body fat percentages, lost inches, how the participant’s clothes fit, and how they feel.
“It’s a great way to start off the New Year,” Kris encouraged. “You’ll start it off with a challenge, meet new people, and better yourself physically, emotionally, mentally, and for some people even spiritually. I love doing it and that’s why I’m here. We have phenomenal instructors in all of our classes. We like to see people challenge themselves. To challenge yourself as an individual is the greatest thing.”
Space is limited, so register early at either PFF. Cost is $100 per participant and includes weekly consultations to track progress, access to all group fitness classes during the six weeks, and T-shirts to those who complete the training.
Orientation takes place Jan. 4 at 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. at the Fortenberry-Colton PFF. For more information, call the Fort Rucker PFF at (334) 255-2296.
Lending Hangar
Soldier Service Center, Rm. 177
(334) 255-2887/3161
Everyone knows that moving is no easy feat. That’s why the Fort Rucker Lending Hangar is here to ease the transition for those PCS-ing to or from the installation. Located in Room 177 on the first floor of the Soldier Service Center, the Lending Hangar offers free use of appliances including coffee pots, toasters, dishes, pots and pans, roll away beds, kids’ items, and even televisions.
Ruth Gonzalez, Relocation Readiness Program Manger, encourages the Fort Rucker community to utilize the Lending Hangar’s free service. “It saves you money and can help you be proactive when moving,” says Ruth. “You can ship your household goods early, so you know they will be there when you arrive and still be able to sleep and cook at home without having to pay for fast food. Financially, it’s a good call.”
The most popular items people look for at the Lending Hangar are cookware and sleeping mats. Microwaves are also a popular choice for those moving on post as the Picerne housing does not come furnished with that particular appliance.
Ruth said people are often surprised to learn that the Lending Hangar has televisions available. “Our TV’s are a big hit because not all lending closets have them,” she explained. “People come looking for kitchen and cooking items, but then they see the TV’s and think ‘Yes, entertainment!’” Televisions are available for Soldiers that are PCSing with family. They are available for check-out for a period of 30 days.
The Lending Hangar is open to all government ID card holders including Soldiers, Army Civilians, Family members and Retirees. Service is also available if you’re not in transition. When Family comes to visit for the holidays, the Lending Hangar is there to ensure you are fully equipped to enjoy your visitors.
So how does it work?
If you’re arriving or leaving Fort Rucker you can check out items for up to 30 days (exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis). You will need to bring the following:
- Current ID card
- PCS orders (if necessary)
- International travel orders (for foreign students)
- Gaining unit & duty phone
- Local address & telephone number
For permanent party or retirees who have Family visiting and need items for short-term lending, simply bring in your ID card.
Every installation has a lending closet that provides free use of basic household items. The inventory of items can vary depending on where you go, so be sure to look into what is available at your destination ahead of time.
The Lending Hangar is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. however customers are encouraged to call ahead of time at (334) 255-2887/3161 to ensure someone is available to assist. The Lending Hangar is part of the Relocation Readiness Program with Army Community Services.
