Scott Air Force Base events

Note: Scott events are targeted for DoD ID card holders. Please direct questions about any event to the POC listed.

AUG. 26

R4R: FRIDAY NIGHT TWOSOME GOLF CLASSES

Learning to play golf is more fun with a partner. Grab that significant other, a friend, family member, or neighbor and join the Cardinal Creek Golf Course for their two-day Friday Night Twosome Golf Class on Aug. 26. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. each day, the PGA professional staff at Cardinal Creek Golf Course will instruct golfers on various aspects of the golf game. After the lesson, people can take their newly acquired golf skills out on the course for a little twilight golf. Class fee is only $5 per person which covers both sessions (a $50 value). Space is limited to the first 18 twosomes. To register or for more information, stop by the Golf Pro Shop or call (618) 744-1400.

AUG. 27

SDDC TO HOST SURFACE WARRIOR CHALLENGE ‘TOUR DE SCOTT’

Military personnel and DoD Civilians are invited to take part in the free Surface Warrior Challenge, “Tour de Scott,” beginning at 7 a.m. Aug. 27 near the Fitness Center/Pool. Event consists of swimming, bicycling and run/walk events. Participants have several courses to choose from in addition to individual or team events. Entry forms are available at the Fitness Center and the James Sports Center. Completed entry forms can be dropped off at the Fitness Center or James Sports Center or emailed to usarmy.scott.sddc.mbx.events@mail.mil. For more information, call 618-220-4972.

AUG. 28

CHAPEL BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY AND COMMUNITY PICNIC

The Scott AFB Chapel community invites people to see what religious education and volunteer opportunities they have available this year. Only one Catholic mass will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 28 at Chapel 1, 320 Ward Drive. A combined Protestant Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Library Auditorium. Attendees of both services are invited to stay for a picnic on the chapel grounds. They will start serving food at 11 a.m. For more information, contact the Chapel Team at 375.amw.hc@us.af.mil.

AUG. 30

COMMON SENSE PARENTING

The Family Advocacy Program will host a Common Sense Parenting class from 2-4 p.m. Aug. 30 at Airman & Family Readiness Center. This prevention seminar provides parents with effective educational child development information, discipline skills, and helps them develop a more positive parenting experience with their young children from ages 2 to school-age.

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BOY SCOUT TROOP 5 MEETING INFORMATION

Recently PCS’d and looking for a troop or have a boy in the sixth grade or higher? Check out Boy Scout Troop 5. Celebrating their 96th year and chartered to the TACC Booster Club, the troop meets from weekly from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Campouts, canoeing, and hiking. Come out and have some fun! Contact Bob Hughs at bobhughs@yahoo.com or (816) 390-2648 for more weekly meeting location/more information.

VANPOOL SUBSIDY

The monthly vanpool subsidy has been increased to $255. With the subsidy, Scott AFB employees can enjoy a free, relaxing ride to work in a vanpool. There are three vanpools to Scott AFB that leave from St. Charles County and North St. Louis County available for employees to join, or employees can start a new vanpool. For more information on joining or starting a vanpool, please contact RideFinders at (800) 847-7433 or visit www.ridefinders.org.

VA WORK STUDY EMPLOYMENT

The Scott AFB Education Office is currently accepting applications for VA Work Study. Interested applicants must be using VA benefits—Chapter’s 30, 31, 33, 35, 1606 or 1607—and must be enrolled as full-time or 3/4-time students. Position support a variety of education needs of authorized military members, retirees and their families. Hours are flexible Monday-Friday. VA Work Study students and are paid directly by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Learn more about the program at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/workstudy.asp. For more info about SAFB positions contact Roland Smith at roland.smith.1@us.af.mil.

STEPS TO A HEALTHIER YOU

Using the Group Lifestyle Balance Program, join a team of lifestyle coaches for a 12 week nutrition and physical activity program aimed at weight-loss and reducing risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Program is free to all military families, retirees, veterans age 18+ with a Body Mass Index of 25 or more AND one or more of the following: pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol. For more information, please call Cathy Takacs, RD, LDN at 256-7869 or e-mail cathy.takacs.ctr@us.af.mil.

This story was originally published August 25, 2016 at 10:47 AM with the headline "Scott Air Force Base events."