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Navy Life Great Lakes
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MWR Newsletter - February 2025
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Watch the Super Bowl at the Epicenter!
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Come watch the big game at the Epicenter, B525 on all our big screen TV’s! We’ve got signed football swag to give out throughout the game: Jerseys - Helmets - Footballs - Hats - Super Bowl Programs! Enjoy food and drink specials. If football isn’t your thing, watch a free movie in the theater!
Sponsored By:
Kids Rank
USAA
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Join us on Fri., Feb. 21 for dinner and a “Night at the Oscars!” Come dressed red carpet ready, or as your favorite movie character and be prepared for a night to remember under the stars. You may even see some of your favorite movie characters! MWR also invites you to participate in a Recreation Focus Group between 5-6pm in the multipurpose room. Stop in and let us know how we can improve our programs!
Sponsored By
Kids Rank
Panda Express
Great Wolf Lodge
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Snow-A-Palooza: Mon., Feb. 17 from 2-4pm
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Join us on the sledding hill in Forrestal Village near the Community Center (B8190). Enjoy sledding, games, and FREE food (courtesy of Panda Express.) Watch our social media for details on an alternative activity, if there is no snow!
Sponsored By
Panda Express
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Community Recreation February Drop-In Program
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In honor of Groundhog Day, come down to B13 during the month of February to create your own pop-up groundhog. Do you think we’ll have an early spring?
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Queens of the Court: Wed., Feb 26 at 5pm
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Join us at the Fieldhouse, B440 for a 3 vs 3 female only volleyball contest! Rally score, winner stays on the court. Participants will enjoy a fast paced, fun event. It is free and open to all base personnel.
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Upcoming Lifeguard Training Classes
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We have training classes scheduled for February and March, register today!
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Learn to Swim Program Coming!
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The 2025 Spring Swim Lessons start the week of April 2. We run six-week sessions at the Fieldhouse, B440 Indoor Pool. Click the link below for pricing and registration information!
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2025 NOFFS Course Schedule
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The Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System (NOFFS) project provides the Navy with a "best in class" physical fitness and nutrition performance resource that provides guidance to Sailors and Navy health and fitness professionals. NOFFS instructs individuals on how to physically train effectively and safely, and how to make healthy nutrition choices in both shore-based and operational environments.
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2025 Captain’s Cup Program
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Gather your command or barracks and compete in the Captain’s Cup Program! Teams are co-ed and it’s free to all base personnel! Basketball: Jan -Feb. Bowling: Feb-March. Volleyball: March-April. Softball: May-June. Golf: July-September. Football: July-August. Soccer: August-September.
Sponsored By
USAA
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Looking for somewhere to take the chill off? Come in and enjoy a seasonal or craft beer and a delicious Wisconsin Burger (1/3 burger patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles all between two gooey grilled cheese sandwiches), or enjoy any of our other numerous food options! Open Mon.- Fri.: 4-10pm
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February Events at the Epicenter
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Don’t miss any of the upcoming fun at the Epicenter in February!
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Spinz Limited Time Offer!
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Stop in the Epicenter, B525, today for the Spinz Spicy Big Beef Phili Burger! A grilled double burger topped with mozzarella and pepper Jack cheese, roasted onions and peppers, drizzled with a spicy chipotle sauce, all on a toasted bun.
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The Liberty Program events are for enlisted E-1 to E6 Active Duty personnel. They are based out of the Loft Recreation Center, B2A (third deck). Click to see what we have planned!
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Chicago Wolves Hockey Tickets
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Tickets are still available for Chicago Wolves home games, and did we mention they are FREE? Don’t miss your opportunity to catch a game before their season concludes in April.
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K1 Speed Indoor Go Kart Track
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Looking for some indoor fun to fight the wintery blues? Purchase tickets to K1 Speed from your local MWR Community Rec Office & Marina and partake in 1, 2 or 3 laps of high speed go karting in Buffalo Grove or Addison.
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Disney & Universal Hotel Packages
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MWR offers discounted military packages for Disney and Universal hotel stays and we can even book the package for you! Contact us at 847-688-5417 to inquire on eligibility requirements and availability.
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Don’t let the snow keep you indoors! Come rent ice skates, sleds, ice fishing gear and more at your MWR Community Recreation Office & Marina, B13 Wed.-Sat. from 8:30am-4:30pm
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For as little as $17 a tank, MWR offers propane refills for your 20, 30, 40 pound tanks. Pricing varies based on the size of the tank. Further inquiries, please contact us at 847-688-5417.
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Marina Summer Mooring Options
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The Great Lakes Marina offers a variety of mooring and slip options for boaters on the beautiful Lake Michigan. Contact us at 847-688-5417 to be placed on the distribution list for the upcoming season. Once information is available, we will send an e-mail with pricing and further instructions.
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