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Navy Life Great Lakes
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MWR's Monthly Newsletter for November 2024
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Fall Fest & Sensory Friendly Movie
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Come to the Epicenter, B525 on Sat., Nov. 2 from 3-6:30pm for fall games, activities, crafts, and a free sensory friendly showing of Disney’s ELEMENTAL.
Proudly Sponsored By
Kids Rank
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Join us on Fri., Nov. 22 from 5-7:30pm for a FREE DINNER for active duty and reserve military personnel and their dependents - along with fun, interactive games, crafts, entertainment, community resources, and free play activities for the kids, plus a HOLIDAY MEAL BOX GIVEAWAY! Click for details and to register for your holiday meal box.
Proudly Sponsored By
Operation Homefront
Armed Forces Bank
Kids Rank
First Command
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Annual Holiday Card Challenge
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With some basic materials and your imagination, create a large scale holiday greeting card that will be displayed on Ross Field during the holiday season! Enroll your command, unit, barracks, schoolhouse, work group, or official on-base/DoD affiliated organization in this year’s Holiday Card Challenge - Register today!
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November Drop-In Craft Program
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Throughout the month of November, come to the MWR Community Rec Office & Marina, B13 to make your very own FREE construction paper Turkey Headband. The drop in craft will be available during our normal hours of operation, Thurs.-Sat. from 8:30am-4:30pm.
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Epicenter Theater Presents: RED ONE (PG-13) - Free Advanced Screening
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Epicenter will be showing a free advanced screening of RED ONE (PG-13) on Sat., Nov. 9 at 3:30pm. Tickets will be available beginning Thurs., Nov. 7 at the Spinz counter inside the Epicenter, B525, while seating lasts.
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Epicenter Theater Presents: GLADIATOR 2 (R) - Free Advanced Screening
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Epicenter will be showing a free advanced screening of GLADIATOR 2 (R) on Sun., Nov. 17 at 3:30pm. Tickets will be available beginning Thurs., Nov. 14 at the Spinz counter inside the Epicenter, B525, while seating lasts.
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Phones at B13 Have Been Restored!
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We would like to thank YOU, our customers, for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as we worked to resolve this issue. For support with tickets and travel, vehicle storage, marina services, gear rental, and all Community Recreation services please call us at 847-688-5417. For RV Campground needs, call 847-688-6763.
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2025 WDW Armed Forces Salute Tickets On Sale Now!
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Tickets are available for use from Jan. 1–Dec. 19, 2025. The 2025 blackout dates are April 13 – 26, and Nov. 22 – 30. Purchase 2025 tickets prior to Feb. 1, and get your tickets at the 2024 Armed Forces Salute price - that's a $30 savings per ticket! Book your ticket appointment today.
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2024-2025 Chicago Wolves Hockey Tickets
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The Chicago Wolves and MWR have partnered again to offer up to ten free tickets to each regular season home game. Once a season, customers must come to the MWR Community Rec Office & Marina, B13 to show their ID. Once on our roster, you can contact us via e-mail at GRLKMWRRECREATION@US.NAVY.MIL no later than three days before each home game to request seats for the game.
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24/7 Fitness Facility Access for the Fieldhouse, B440 Starts Mon., Nov. 4
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In addition to Courts Plus, B4, the Fieldhouse, B440 will also be open for 24-hr access, starting on Mon., Nov. 4. Access is open to all eligible MWR Customers with a valid Military/Government CAC Card. All customers MUST attend a pre-facility orientation course to be registered for access. Customers must be 18yrs of age or older. Dependents age 10-17 are permitted with an eligible adult.
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Wrestling Pop-Up Practices
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Wed., Nov. 6, 13 & 20, Dec. 4 & 11 from 5-7pm in the Fieldhouse, B440. This is a weekly pop-up event for those looking to practice skills and improve Olympic style wrestling (not WWE). Sportsmanship is expected from all participants. No shoes on the wrestling mats and wear appropriate gym attire!
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Command and Barracks Tug of War Tournament
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Wed., Nov. 6 at 5pm in the Fieldhouse, B440. This tournament is free and open to all Base Personnel. Sign-up Deadline is Mon., Nov. 4 at the Fieldhouse, B440.
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Wed., Nov. 13 at 5pm in Courts Plus/Gym 4, B4. This tournament is free and open to all Base Personnel. Sign-up Deadline is Mon., Nov. 11 before noon at the Fieldhouse, B440.
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Compete as a command or barracks and duck, dip, dive, and dodge on Wed., Nov. 20 at 5pm in the Fieldhouse, B440. This tournament is free and open to all base personnel. The tournament format is 8x8 and the roster deadline is Mon., Nov. 18 before noon at the Fieldhouse, B440.
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Healthy Holidays with MWR Fitness
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Don’t let the holidays distract you from your health and fitness goals! MWR Fitness will be posting several fun fitness challenges and activities throughout the holiday season like our Turkey WOD (workout of the day) on Wed., Nov. 27 to help motivate you to stay active.
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MWR Fitness Coming in December
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***3 Point Shooting: Dec. 4 ***Indoor Sprint Triathlon: Dec. 11 ***National Stretching Day: Dec. 11 ***12 Days of Fitness from Wed., Dec. 25 – Sun., Jan. 5
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Great Brews and Great Views at Great Lakes Brew Club!
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As the weather cools off, enjoy our cozy atmosphere with the nonstop panoramic views of Lake Michigan while enjoying a seasonal craft beer. Hungry? MWR’s Food Truck is gearing up to provide delicious eats right outside our doors! Grab some cheese curds, onion rings, fries or even a Wisconsin Burger. Starting Mon., Nov. 18 the Brew Club hours will be Mon.-Fri.: 4pm-10pm. The Food Truck hours (outside Brew Club) will be Mon.-Fri: 4:30pm-9:30pm.
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Check Out Buckley’s Fall Menu
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Planning an event this holiday season? Why not try Buckley’s as your venue! It is located on Veterans Memorial Golf Course, with a dining room that seats 100, a full-service bar, and a full range of food packages!
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Dine on the Go Menu Change
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Ready, Click, Go! Beginning Tues., Nov. 5, we will be adding items to the delivery menu! Click to get more details and order today!
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Epicenter November Events
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Don't miss out on the fun at the Epicenter - MWR's all-hands entertainment megacomplex! The facility features a 28-lane Bowling Center, Legends Sports Club, a Movie Theater with Navy Motion Picture Service, and SPINZ with a grab-and-go deli area that offers handcrafted specialties of pizza, wings, wraps and burgers. Stop in today!
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The Liberty Program events are for enlisted E-1 to E6 Active Duty personnel. It is based out of the Loft Recreation Center, B2A (third deck). This month’s trips include K1 Speed Go Karting and WhirlyBall!
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Veterans Memorial Golf Course will be open, weather depending, for walking only, starting on Sat., Nov. 2. Call 847-688-4593 for current conditions and updates. Driving Range will remain open through Sat., Nov. 9, weather depending. November Hours: Tues.-Sun.: 9:30am-4:30pm.
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