Hanscom celebrates Air Force Family Week

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  • By Rhonda Siciliano
  • 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. --  The Air Force has designated Nov. 1 to 7, as Air Force Family Week, part of its year-long celebrations to honor the importance of, and commitment to the entire Air Force family. 

The 66th Force Support Squadron has put together a comprehensive line up of events, in a coordinated effort with other base organizations, for Air Force Family Week designed to encompass the entire Hanscom family including: active duty, guard and reserve airmen, single airmen, civilians, spouses, children, extended family members, retirees, sister service housing residents and community partners. 

"Bringing our Hanscom families together is what this week is about," said Col. Dave Orr, 66th Air Base Wing commander. "We celebrate and honor the sacrifices and achievements that collectively we make as an Air Force family. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this recognition of our service and sacrifice as a family, and participate in the fun, healthy line up of events taking place next week." 

Events taking place at Hanscom in celebration of Air Force Family Week include:

Nov. 1 

Building Strong Families at the Base Chapel during worship services. The Hanscom YOAFF proclamation will be read, sermons will focus on building strong families, following services informational booths will be set up to highlight various chapel family programs.

Free Open Bowling at the Bowling Center from noon to 3 p.m.

Nov. 2
Heartlink New Spouse Orientation at the Airman and Family Readiness Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Family Fitness Night at the Fitness Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Programs will be instructed by Youth and Fitness Center staff.

Nov. 3 

Family Workshops at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, featuring a variety of family based workshops throughout the day.

Steak Night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Minuteman Club. Evening will include family games, activities, giveaways and a guest appearance from Lowell Devils mascot.

Nov. 4 

Preparing for Homecoming from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Workshop is designed to help spouses and children prepare for a reunion with their deployed family member.

PJ Story Time from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Base Library. Children can wear their pajamas, listen to a story, make a small craft and enjoy ice cream sundaes.

Nov. 5 

Family Get Fit Program from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Health and Wellness Center.

Family Movie Night 7:30 p.m. at the Base Theater. Families can enjoy the movie G-Force (Rated PG). Tickets are at a reduced rate of $2 per person.

Nov. 6 

United Through Reading: USO's United Through Reading Program will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Call 781-377-4222 for more information.

Power Struggles Workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Nov. 7 

Free Family Pool Party at the Base Pool from noon to 3 p.m. featuring DJ music, water games, hula hoop contest and prizes. Every family member will receive a slice of pizza, chips and juice. Call 781-377-8643 for more information.

For an updated listing of Hanscom Air Force Family activities go to the spotlights section on the Hanscom public Web site at http://www.hanscom.af.mil/hanscomyearoftheairforcefamily/index.asp or go to the new calendar of events listing on the Hanscom public Web site at http://www.hanscom.af.mil/events/index.asp.