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TINKER LIVING
Helping You Live Life
September 2015
TinkerLiving.com
CONTENTS
4
Herc's Hero, September Calendar
12
Auto Hobby Shop,
Outdoor Recreation
6 Airman & Family Readiness Center
14
Youth Center, Tinker Library,
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Information, Tickets & Travel,
Arts & Crafts Center
10
Golf Course
11
Tinker Club, Family Child Care
15
Education Services
Tinker Lanes
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FSS Serving You
Integrity first. Service before self. Excellence in all we do.
Arts & Crafts Center
Bldg. 478 • 734-5615
Auto Hobby
Bldg. 6002 • 734-5616
Tinker Club & Catering
Bldg. 5603 • 734-3418
ID Card Section
Bldg. 460 • 739-7646
Education Services Center
Bldg. 201SE • 739-7408
Information, Tickets & Travel
Bldg. 478 • 734-3791
Equipment Checkout
Bldg. 478 • 734-5875
Tinker Lanes
Pin Deck Snack Bar
Bldg. 5703 • 734-3484
3705 Fitness Center
Bldg. 3705 • 734-4664
24/7 with ID access card
Café 3001
Bldg. 3001 • 734-3161
Café 3001
Superfortress
Skytrain
Stratolifter
Iron Duke
Jay Hawk Bldg. 9001
Annex Fitness Center
Bldg. 216 • 734-2163
24/7 with ID access card
Gerrity Fitness Center
Bldg. 6004 • 734-5607
Family Child Care
Bldg. 6001 • 734-7190
Child Development Centers
East – Bldg. 3904
734-4212
West – Bldg. 5510
734-3646
South - Bldg. 1101
582-9025
Gift Corner
Bldg. 3001 • 734-2396
Golf Course & Pro Shop
Mulligan’s Grill
Bldg. 6601 • 734-2909
Honor Guard
Bldg. 7038 • 734-4226
Tinker Library
Bldg. 5702 • 734-2626
Lodging
Bldg. 5604 • 734-5095
Outdoor Recreation
Bldg. 478 • 734-5875
Qualified Recycling Program
Bldg. 1156 • 739-3610
Vanwey Dining Facility
Bldg. 5905 • 734-3155
Youth Center
Bldg. 5520 • 734-7866
Before and After School
Program
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6120 Arnold Street
Tinker AFB, OK 73145-8101
Advertising Account Supervisor:
James Bridges
Advertising Account Executives:
Angie Anson, Stefanie Latham, Kent Perkins,
Vicki Madden, Wendy Russell, Brianne Webb
For information regarding advertising,
call (405) 278-2830.
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connected with the U.S. Air Force, The "Tinker Living" is an authorized
supplement to the "Tinker Take Off." Contents of the supplement
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Herc’s Hero
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE | 72d FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON
A1C Michaeljohn Fenn
72d FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON | MILITARY PERSONNEL SECTION | ID CARD SECTION
What do you do?
As a Customer Service Representative, I help with inquires, inprocessing, and outprocessing.
Who do you help?
Everyone on base, Active Duty, retirees, civilians, and dependants come in for help with their
CAC and ID cards.
What do you want people to know about the ID Card Section?
We are working very hard on improving our processes, including cutting down wait times.
And we are always open to suggestions.
Why did you join the Air Force?
To serve my country, to serve my God, and to serve the nation’s people.
SrA Selby and A1C Fenn problem solving.
What do you want people to know about you?
I want to be a politician, a state senator. I am working on my Political Science degree at Rose
State College, and I’m minoring in Economics. I plan on going to law school in the future.
What his co-workers are saying:
“He is such a hard worker; he is great with customers and he knows everything he is supposed to.
He makes all of our jobs easier.” - SrA Selby
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The ID Card Section is located in the 72d Air
Base Wing headquarters, Bldg. 406, Room 119.
Please visit Tinker.af.mil/units/idcards.asp for
more information or to make an appointment.
TINKER LIVING
Peace of Mind
Families entrust the care of their loved
ones to our dedicated, trained staff in
Finch Landing Memory Support.
We’re helping people with dementia
experience joy, comfort, and meaning
in their lives every day.
We invite you to tour the community
and see what we have to offer.
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AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER
Spouses access resources through quarterly Heartlink orientation
Military spouses go through unique
changes and challenges. At times, the role
of military spouse can be a struggle, but
being resourceful can help spouses thrive.
There are family support programs through
the Airman & Family Readiness Center
(A&FRC) that offer guidance and tools to
help spouses adjust to the military lifestyle.
The A&FRC hosts Heartlink quarterly, a
military spouse orientation for those new to
a military lifestyle. These workshops offer
training to military spouses of all branches
who have been married five years or less
(spouses of five to ten years are welcome
to attend and have reported learning new
things). Heartlink will cover military culture,
traditions, and customs that spouses are
likely to encounter. It also discusses the role
of military spouse and their support to the
mission.
At Heartlink, spouses will get
introduced to local resources that are there
to help with all aspects of military life
including raising resilient children, earning
a college degree, scholarship opportunities,
base resources for couples, health coaching,
counseling, coping with deployments,
emergency financial assistance, and so much
more. Possibly the most important aspect
of Heartlink is the opportunity to meet
seasoned spouses who have walked this
path with success and other new spouses
in the community. It is not uncommon for
spouses to forge friendships that last well
beyond that first duty station. The next
Heartlink workshop is on Oct. 14; please
contact the A&FRC to sign up for free.
Military spouses are encouraged to
use the A&FRC as a hub of information.
Become a resourceful spouse by checking
into the A&FRC shortly after arrival at
each new duty station and attend the Tinker
Family Orientation. Check the classes and
events that are offered at the A&FRC.
Job-seeking spouses can use the A&FRC
to connect with local job search resources
and update their resume through classes
and one-on-one resume reviews. Successful
spouses are often seen at the deployment
briefs with their military member and use
the deployment resources available. The
A&FRC offers financial classes to help
build a family spending plan, savings,
and investing. Become a thriving military
spouse by using the A&FRC for resources
and referrals to help you throughout your
member’s career.
Successful military spouses also look
to other more experienced spouses in their
squadron for additional advice and support.
Seek out your squadron’s key spouse at each
new duty station. The Air Force Key Spouse
program is designed to offer peer-to-peer
support during deployments and beyond.
The program belongs to each squadron’s
commander who determines the tempo
and direction of the program. Key spouses
are selected by commanders through an
interview process and are appointed in
writing. Those selected attend initial training
and continuing education courses offered
through the A&FRC to become well trained
volunteers ready to assist. Squadron key
spouses are an invaluable resource who
will contact spouses during deployments
as well as send updates on squadron and
community events. If you are unsure who
your squadron’s key spouse is, please contact
the Airman & Family Readiness Center to
get connected with this individual.
For more information on the Heartlink
Military Spouse Orientation, Key Spouse
Program, or for general information and
referral, get in touch with the Airman &
Family Readiness Center at 405-739-2747.
Keep an eye out for new and exciting
programs to help both military members
and their families succeed in their personal
and professional life.
Airman & Family Readiness Center
Spouses welcomed to Tinker by community agencies at the Aug. 5 Heartlink
Information Fair.
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6001 Arnold St. 405-739-2747
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL
ITT is a full service travel agency
that specializes in vacation travel. The
outstanding staff is available to assist
you with all your travel needs including
air, car, hotel, cruises, and tickets for
attractions. To start planning your next
trip or to find out more about available
tickets, please call ITT at 734-3791 or
visit TinkerLiving.com/ITT.
AFVC
ITT coordinates with the Armed
Forces Vacation Club to bring
unbeatable military rates for resort
stays. Weeklong rates start at $349
per unit with resort locations in almost
every desired location!
Attractions and Amusement Parks
Passes, vouchers, and tickets can
be purchased for local attractions
including Frontier City, White Water Bay,
the Oklahoma City Zoo, museums, and
more. Additionally, ITT offers discounts
for Disney World, Universal Orlando,
Disneyland, SeaWorld parks, Six Flags
parks, and much more.
Sporting Events
Throughout the year, ITT has
discounted tickets for Oklahoma City
Thunder, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars,
Texas Rangers, and more.
OU Football
Football season is upon us! ITT has
football tickets for the University of
Oklahoma home games versus Akron,
Tulsa, West Virginia, Texas Tech, and
Iowa State.
Tinker Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) is located in Bldg. 478 and is open 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.,Tuesday – Friday.
ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER
Arts and Crafts Spotlight
Mary Stone has been making baskets
for 23 years. It all began in memory of her
paternal grandmother who passed when
Mary’s father was just
age one. “I wanted
to learn to honor my
grandmother,” Mary
said, “I never thought
this would expand
into a business.” Mary
met Mavis Doering,
a fellow member of
the Cherokee Nation,
who became her mentor.
There are two beautiful
variations that Mary
specializes in. The Cherokee
Western Oklahoma basket
is made in the round with
honeysuckle or reed and
it is double-walled which
makes it very sturdy. The Eastern Cherokee
basket is made with flat reeds or river cane,
not in the round. This method was popular
before the removal of 1838, but declined
as the materials were not common in the
Oklahoma Cherokee areas. Both variations
are very challenging and can take 8 – 10
hours to complete.
Mary recently retired from Program
Management after working 31 years on
Tinker, and is now offering her classes a
number of ways. Two all-day classes are
available each month; the Western Cherokee
basket class is on Sept. 12
and the Eastern Cherokee
basket class is on Sept. 19.
Or, students can choose their
variation for a two-day session
that can be set up with Mary;
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. or 2 – 6
p.m., Tuesday – Friday.
When you sign up for a
class with Mary you not only
learn a new craft, you also get a history
lesson!
Arts & Crafts is open
Tuesday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and located in Bldg. 478.
For more information about Arts & Crafts please call
405-734-5615 or visit TinkerLiving.com/Arts.
GIFT CORNER
7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Tuesday – Friday, Bldg. 3001
SERVICES
Frame Shop Gallery
Turn anything into a work of art with
custom cut mat and frames.
Embroidery and Engraving
Personalize your awards and gifts with
embroidery, monogramming, or
engraving.
Custom Flag Boxes and Coin Holders
Handcrafted wooden flag boxes and
coin holders, perfect for retirements,
going away, and awards.
FALL CRAFT FAIR
7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Oct. 30
Oklahoma Room, Hallway G, and Hallway F of Bldg. 3001
CLASSES
Beginning Sewing
12 – 2 p.m., Sept. 2 & 16 $25
Mesh Wreath
4 – 6 p.m., Sept. 8 $50
Cherokee Double Walled Western
Oklahoma Basket Making
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sept. 12 $75
Picture Framing Class
Dates arranged with instructor, $100
JEWELRY CLASSES
Beginning Wire Wrapping
5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Sept. 9 $45
Basic Beading
5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Sept. 15 & 29 $45
Etching on Copper
5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Sept. 16 & 30 $45
Advanced Wire Wrapping
5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Sept. 22 $45
Cork & Canvas
6 – 9 p.m., Sept. 18 $40
Peyote Bracelet
5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Sept. 23 $45
Eastern Cherokee Splint (Twill)
Basket Making
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sept. 19 $75
Two Day Basket Making Classes
Arranged with instructor, available
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. or 2 – 6 p.m.,
Tuesday – Friday $75
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KIDS’ CORNER
Pick & Paint
6 – 7 p.m., Sept. 4 & 25 $20
Cookies & Canvas
1 – 2 p.m., Sept. 19 $20
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GOLF COURSE
Labor Day Championship
Sept. 5 – 7, 7:45 a.m.
This fun, yet competitive event will
include three days of golf. Each day,
teams of two will play six holes in each
format; scramble, best ball, and modified
alternate shot. Players must have an
established handicap to participate and
partners must be within seven strokes
of each other. Flights will be handicap
determined. The entry fee is $35 per
player and does not include green fee or
cart for non-AGF members.
Nine, Wine, and Dine
Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Come out to the Tinker Golf Course for
the perfect date night – Nine, Wine, and
Dine! Play nine holes of golf followed by
a specially prepared meal with wine. Visit
the Golf Shop or call to sign up for only
$70 per couple.
President’s Cup
Sept. 26 – 27
The second match play event is back
by popular demand! In this two day
event, captains will select teams. You must
have an established handicap to play.
Mulligan’s Grill
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Stop by Mulligan’s Grill for
breakfast and lunch.
Do not put those clubs up; fall is the perfect time to play golf in Oklahoma!
For more information about the Golf Course, Golf Shop, and catering call
405-734-2909 or visit TinkerLiving.com/Golf.
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TINKER LIVING
TINKER CLUB
Social Hour
Fridays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Social Hour at the Club is free for all
club members and only $5 for nonmembers. Includes food and rotating
drink specials, every Friday.
Family Fun Night
Sept. 14, 5 – 7 p.m.
Hurry to the club for a night of
fun! Face painting, magic acts, food,
and drinks will all be provided. Club
member pricing is $10 for a family of
four ($1 for each additional member)
and non-member pricing is $20 for a
family of four ($2 for each additional
member).
Fourth Friday in the Lounge
Sept. 25, 7 – 9 p.m.
Get your dancing shoes on for a
free evening of line and swing dancing
with Gary Rose.
For more information about specials, events,
and membership call the Tinker Club at 405-734-3418
or visit TinkerLiving.com/Club.
Thursdays at the Club: BBQ Buffet
Lunch Buffets
Lunch is available at the Tinker
Club 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tuesday – Friday.
Tuesdays at the Club: S
outhern Buffet
Sept. 1: National Chicken Boy’s Day.
Join the Club in celebrating Chicken
Boy’s birthday, an iconic statue in Los
Angeles, California. Chicken Po’ Boy
sandwiches will be included on the
Southern Buffet.
Fridays at the Club: W
ings & Things
Buffet
FAMILY CHILD CARE
Wednesdays at the Club:
Sept. 2: Mongolian BBQ
Sept. 9: Breakfast for Lunch
Sept. 16: Pasta Buffet
Sept. 23: National Pot Pie Day
Sept. 30: A Taste of Thai
Club Membership
Here are some of the benefits of being a Club Member:
• Discounts on Tinker Club events
• 10% discount on personal
catered events (food only, no
alcohol)
• Special discounts at other FSS
facilities
• Discounts on meals
September 2015
Sept. 18: National Cheeseburger
Day (an 8oz. Angus beef patty chargrilled with your choice of toppings,
served with choice of fries)
• Free food every Friday during
Social Hour, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
• Weekly drawings on Fridays
from 5 to 5:30 p.m. (must be
present to win)
• T inker Living monthly
newspaper shipped to you
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Make a difference
by providing quality
child care in your
home! Tinker Family
Child Care is seeking
full-time, part-time/
hourly, evening, swing
and mid-shift, weekend,
and chronic conditions
and special needs
providers.
Providers can
create a schedule that
works for them and their
families. To find out how
you can become a
child care professional
and operate your
own business from
the comfort and
convenience of your
home, please call the
Family Child Care office
at 734-7190.
Children painting with
Annika McCoy, an FCC
provider.
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AUTO HOBBY SHOP
Tinker Auto Hobby has fully
stocked tool cribs, 12 bays, four
vehicle lifts, and one brake rack
available for people to work on
their own vehicle.
Single Airman
Program
Through the Single Airman
Program, the Auto Hobby
Shop offers special discounts
for single active duty airmen,
reservists, sailors, and single
active duty parents.
Courses and
Programs
The Automotive Safety
Course qualifies patrons to use
shop equipment. The course is
offered every Thursday at 3:30
p.m., but other times can be
arranged as needed. There are
also watch and learn programs
available for brake jobs, front-
end alignments, oil changes,
anti-freeze checks, tire
balancing, and tire rotations.
Auto Services
If performing auto
maintenance does not interest
you, the Auto Hobby staff can
do it for you! The professional
staff can complete your
headlight restoration, engine
flush, transmission flush, coolant
flush, fuel flush, power steering
flush, transaxles and drives
servicing for only $75 each
(plus fluid, if needed).
Tinker Car Wash
The Tinker Car Wash is
located on the north side of
the Auto Hobby Shop. The car
wash has an automatic and
self-service side, multiple wash
options, and takes cash or
credit cards.
The Tinker Auto Hobby Shop is open 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Wed. – Sat. and can be reached at 405-734-5616.
Visit TinkerLiving.com/Auto for more information.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Rec provides fun
opportunities for the Tinker community
to learn outdoor skills, knowledge,
and safety. Join one of the upcoming
organized trips including hiking in
the Wichita Mountains or visiting the
Boathouse at Lake Arcadia. Custom
and private trips with 8 – 12 friends can
be arranged for kayaking, climbing,
and hiking.
Guided Striper Fishing
Get great rates on guided striper
fishing tours at Lake Texoma through
Outdoor Rec! Call for details.
Discounts Available!
You may qualify for a discount
through RecOn, the Single Airman
Program Initiative, or the R4R Program.
R4R provides deployed-affected and
dependent restricted assigned Airmen
and Air Force families relief from the
challenges they face by offering the
opportunity to reintegrate and reunite
through social, recreational, fitness, and
learning programs.
To find out if you are eligible, please
call or visit ODR.
Equipment Checkout
Equipment Checkout has rentals for
all of your outdoor needs. Please visit
TinkerLiving.com/Equipment for a full
list of items and prices.
RV Storage
Looking for a safe, reliable, and
easily accessible place to store your
boat, RV, or utility trailer? Outdoor
Recreation has an RV storage lot
located on base that can store any
recreational vehicle, 30 feet or less in
length. Cost per RV is $96 for six months
or $160 for one year.
Moonwalk/Bounce Houses
Equipment checkout has a great
variety of bounce houses that can be
rented for birthdays, gatherings, and
parties! Reserve yours while they last
for $120 a weekend (Friday – Tuesday).
Outdoor Recreation and Equipment Checkout are located in Bldg. 478
and open 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday – Friday.
For more information about ODR please call 405-734-5875.
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YOUTH CENTER
Before and After School Care
The Tinker School Age Program has a before and after school program for
children in kindergarten through fifth grade with quality staff and engaging
activities. The program offers activities including photography, fine arts, enriched
science, Power Hour, and a homework incentive program. Transportation is
provided for a limited number of children to Parkview, Ridgecrest, and Midwest
City Elementary Schools.
Parents interested in registering their children may go to the Tinker Youth
Center for a registration packet. Required documents needed in the registration
packet include: sponsor’s most recent LES, spouse’s most recent LES, paystub, or
school letter if applicable, and divorce decree/power of attorney if applicable.
The Tinker School Age Program follows the Mid-Del School District calendar
and provides all day care on school vacation days and teacher work days
excluding federal holidays. If your child attends Tinker, Ridgecrest, or Midwest City
Elementary and you have access to Tinker AFB, you are eligible to use the before
and after school program.
Tae Kwon Do
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Tae Kwon Do provides athletic training with the combination of combat, selfdefense, and balance. Classes are available for ages 6 through adult and open
to Active Duty, civilians, contractors, and retirees. Sign up for the entire month of
September for only $60. Family rates are also available.
Daily Membership Activity Clubs
Monday – Friday, 4 – 5 p.m.
Information available at the Youth Center.
BGCA Day for Kids
Sept. 19, 12 – 3 p.m.
The BGCA Day for Kids and Nickelodeon World Wide Day of Play will include
the “Lil’ Mudder” Mud Challenge Obstacle Course; it is muddy, messy, and
enormously fun free event with food and prizes.
Teen Night and Council Meeting
Sept. 25, 7 – 11 p.m.
The Teen Council Meeting will include free dinner served at 7:30 p.m.
TINKER LIBRARY
Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Join the fun at the Tinker Library as
Mr. Peter reads great stories during the
weekly story time.
OverDrive
For more information about programs offered at the
Tinker Youth Center, please call 405-734-7866.
Overdrive is a resource provided
by the Air Force. Sign up for your
free account at the library and start
downloading eBooks, audio books,
music, and videos.
Zinio
Zinio is the world's largest
newsstand with over 900 online
magazines available for download to
a computer or digital device. To learn
about the Air Force Zinio program
and registration, please call or visit the
library.
Library Resources
There are resources for book reports,
science projects, speeches, and much
more. The library is the perfect quiet
place to study with plenty of study
desks and two private study rooms.
Inquire about learning programs the
next time you visit, or call for more
information.
Hours of Operation
The library is available for all military
and civilian families with base access.
Hours of operation are: Tuesday Thursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday, 10
a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.;
closed Sunday and Monday.
For more information about the Tinker Library please
call 405-734-2626.
EDUCATION SERVICES
The Education Services Center
is located in Bldg. 201SE, at the
intersection of 1st Street and “C”
Avenue. Office hours are 7:15 a.m. – 4
p.m., Monday - Thursday, and 7:15 a.m.
– 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
The Education Services Center
offers a variety of services to
base military personnel and their
dependents. Professional counselors
are available to discuss educational
opportunities. Appointments are not
required to visit the center.
Tuition assistance (TA) is available
to military personnel to help defray the
cost of tuition for accredited colleges
and universities taught either on or off
base. Civilians can discuss requirements
for Civilian Tuition Assistance Program
(CTAP) with their respective HR
Specialist in Civilian Training.
Six institutions offer noontime,
evening, and weekend courses
on-base. Stop by the Education
Services Center to visit with a school
representative from:
• Rose State College
• Park University
• Oklahoma City University
• Webster University
• University of Oklahoma
• Oklahoma City Aviation
Education Alliance
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Rose State College has a major
tuition change that will help Airmen
save money! For courses taken on
Tinker AFB, no fees will be charges, only
tuition. With TA, the cost of on-base
courses will be covered (excluding the
cost of books). The Fall II term is Oct. 13
– Dec. 12.
If you are retiring or separating from
the Air Force and planning on returning
to school, be sure to attend the Higher
Education Track Briefing. The next
briefing is Sept. 9. Participants should
arrive prior to the scheduled start time
of 8 a.m.
The College 101 Briefing focuses on
understanding and completing the
college admissions process, explores
career and personal goals, discusses
institutional selection factors, explains
funding considerations, and financial
aid. Active duty, spouses, civilian
employees, and contractors can
attend College 101 at 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
on Sept. 10.
Visit the Education Services Center
online: TinkerLiving.com > Other
Services > Tinker Education Services or
call 405-739-7408 for assistance.
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TINKER LANES
ColorRama!
Sept. 12, 7 p.m.
Come out for an evening of fun with the color pins. Colorama is
only $15 per person for three games. Payouts based on conversions of
color pin placements.
9 Pin No Tap Tournament
Sept. 19, 2 p.m.
Add some fun competition to your weekend with this 9 pin no tap
tournament! This is a three game series with an entry fee of $15 per
person.
Cosmic Bowling
Sept. 19 and 26, 7 – 11 p.m.
Come out for a night of music, bowling, lights, and fun! Cosmic
Bowling is $10 per person for unlimited games and includes the shoe
rental; or bowl by the game for $3.50 per person, per game and shoes
for $2.50.
Fall Leagues
Adult bowling leagues are available Monday – Friday evenings,
stop by Tinker Lanes to find the perfect league for you!
Home School League
Starts Sept. 2, 10 a.m.
This is a 12-week league for kindergarten – grade 12 and is played
individually. Each week includes a three game series; $5 per player,
per week. League is non-sanctioned.
Mixed 9 Pin No Tap League
Starts Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m.
This is a 12-week league played by teams of two, one male
and one female. Teams will bowl a three game series each week,
establishing handicaps after the third game. Handicaps are based on
90 percent of 250. Play for just $13 per player, per week ($8 linage and
$5 prize fund). This is a non-sanctioned league.
WEEKLY TINKER LANE SPECIALS
Tinker Bowling Combo
Monday – Friday: Buy a combo meal and enjoy $1 games.
Valid during same visit only; non-transferable.
Lunch Bowl Special
Tuesday – Friday: $1.50 games from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dollar Day Mondays
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dollar games, dollar shoes, dollar hotdogs,
dollar fries, and dollar sodas!
Color Pin Day Tuesdays
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Make a strike with a color pin in the head pin
position to win one free game coupon (limit 3 per bowler).
Senior Day Wednesdays
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Seniors 55+ bowl for $1.25.
Open Revolving Senior League Wednesdays
12 p.m. Bowl three games 9 pin no tap for $3.75 per bowler.
Family Day Saturdays
1 – 5 p.m. Two hours of bowling for $25 per lane, up to six
players per lane with shoe rentals.
Tinker Lanes Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 1 – 11 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
September 2015
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