Page 12 Gulf Defender Base ropes course The base ropes course offers a pro- gram that promotes team cohesion, strength and provides an opportunity for self insight. Call the Tyndall Out- door Recreation, Bonita Bay program coordinator to schedule, at 283-3199. Volunteer opportunity Covenant Hospice invites those in- terested in helping others to attend a Volunteer Orientation Saturday, June 24 from 9 11 a.m., at Covenant Hos- pice's Education Center at 107 West 19th Street. This orientation provides an over- view of hospice programs and services and explains the role of the volunteer. After completing the orientation and an application process, volunteers can indicate their placement choices. Vol- unteer opportunities include adminis- trative support in a Covenant Hospice office or Community Support Center, special events and fundraisers, or the Ambassador Community outreach program. This is a free program and open to the public. Registration is requested and refreshments are pro- vided. Promotion party The base-wide promotion party for technical and master sergeant selects will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at the En- listed Club. My Soldier Pen Pal program My Soldier.com created five simple ways to show patriotic support: 1. Go to www.mysoldier.com to register for the "My Soldier" program and adopt a soldier who could use a pen-pal or friend. 2.Encourage children/students to spend their summer vacation creating a meaningful, even educational, pen pal relationship. 3. Join the program as a family. Fam- ily writing projects can create a bond for a common cause, which deepens familial ties. 4. Wear the free red My Soldier bracelet mailed to you via a self ad- dressed stamped envelope to show your support. 5. Submit the name of an active sol- dier who would like to be adopted through the website link. Boss and Buddy night Boss and Buddy Night is 4 p.m. June 16 in the Enlisted Club's Main Ball Room. Hors d'oeuvres and ice cream will be served. The event is free and everyone is invited to attend. Dress is casual or uniform of the day. For more information, call Master Sgt. Bri- an Hampton at 283-3268. Dining facility limits Due to limited space and increased temporary duty commitments, the Berg-Liles Dining Facility will be lim- ited to meal card holders, on-duty se- curity police (weapons carrying), fire- men, and TDY personnel until Aug. 1. During the lunch meal. From June 19 to Aug 1, the Eagle Quick Turn (flight kitchen) will be limited to personnel with flight line badges for all meals. CES closure The 325th Civil Engineer Squadron will be closed after 11 a.m. today for an official function. Any civil engineering emergencies should be reported to the CE service call number at 283-4949 TRICARE town-hall meeting Tyndall's 325th Medical Group TRI- CARE Operations office will host a city-wide TRICARE Town Hall Briefing, from 6-8 p.m. June 27 at the Bay Medical Center auditorium. En- ter the auditorium through the Medi- cal Office Building entrance to the left of the pharmacy. This briefing is open to all TRICARE and TRICARE For Life beneficiaries who are inter- ested in their health-care program. Skilled nursing vs. long term care will also be discussed. Parking is available at Bay Medical Center. Call 283-7331 for additional infor- mation. New Commissary hours The Commissary will now be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for a six-month trial period. Bay County DAV The Disabled American Veterans or DAV has a local chapter in Bay County. Chapter 17 meets month- ly in Springfield at the Springfield Community building behind the Fire Department on Highway 22. Meet- ings are at 7 p.m. the second Mon- day of the month. Call 785-7707 or 215-0933 for more information. June 9, 2006 Catholic services Daily Mass, 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, Chapel Two Reconciliation, before Saturday- Mass or by appointment Saturday Mass, 5 p.m., Chapel Two Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m., Chapel Two Religious Education, 11 a.m., Bldg. 1476 Protestant services Traditional worship service, 9:30 a.m., Chapel One Contemporary worship ser- vice, 11 a.m., Chapel Two Wednesday Fellowship, 5 p.m., Chapel Two (For more information on other services in the local area, call the Chaplain's office at 283-2925.) Guu: Guiw:! Road-guards out! A ROTC flight crosses the road by Beacon Beach. Air Force ROTC cadets will be training here until July 20. Expect to see cadets at the Fitness Center and the Dining Facility. When you see cadets, slow vehicle speed to 5 mph.