Updated 9 MARCH 2010 • 8th Force Support Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Korea

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Airman & Family Readiness Center
782-5644

Arts & Crafts
782-4833

Bowling Center
782-4608

CAC / CAC Tours
782-5213 / 4679

Dining Facility
O'Malley 782-5538
C-Pad 782-4688

Education Center
782-5148

Equipment Check Out
782-4938

Fitness Center
782-4026 / 4039

Golf Course
782-5435

Library
782-5469

Lodging
782-4604
New Building, 782-1844

Loring Club
782-4312 / 4575

Military Personnel Section
782-7308

Outdoor Recreation
782-4833

Wolf Pack Cafe
782-5985

Wolf Pack wheels
782-5213 / 4679

 

Korean Language Class with Ms Kim
10 March • 0900-1100 Wed, AFRC

Learn phrases for travel, shopping, dining, and using transportation along with how to read and write the Korean alphabet. Sign up with Airman & Family Services.

 

Alternative Music Night
11 March • 2100-0130 Thursdays, E-Lounge

 

8 Ball
Pool
Tournament

12 March • 1900 Friday, CAC
Prizes for 1st and 2nd Place

Awesome Snow Coniditions!
Dragon Hill Ski Resort

13 March • Saturday, OUtdoor Rec (4 Hr. dr.)
The resort has great slope conditions right now. There's plenty of snow up north. Ask anyone who went last weekend how much fun it is to ski in 2 ft of snow. $95 includes transportation and lift ticket and equipment.

Pyonsan Beach,
Chikso Waterfall
& Neso-sa Temple

13 March • Saturday,
CAC Tours (1.5 Hr. Dr.)

Pyonsan Beach is known for its 2km long white sand beach and fir trees which block the cold winds during the winter. You’ll also see the breathtaking Chikso Waterfall flowing from a 22.5 meter high cliff of eroded rock. Then at Neso-sa Temple see a 1000-year old Dangsan tree and a bronze bell used Buddhist temples. This particular bell is completely engraved with tree images of the Buddha. $25 plus W2,500 Admission Fee. Sign-up by 11 March at 1700.

 

Framing Class
13 March • 1400-1600
Saturday, Arts & Crafts
Complete an entire framed picture
from start to finish. Bring an 8”x10”
picture to be used for your project.
$20 plus materials.

 

Who's the Best DJ at Kunsan?
Battle of the DJs

13 March • 2100-0130 sATURday, E-Lounge
1st Place • $100
2nd Place • $50 Loring Club Loot
3rd Place • Gift from AAFES


Latin Nights

13, 18 & 27 March
2100-0130
alternate Thursdays
& Saturdays

 

 

Everland
14 March • Sunday,
CAC Tours (3 Hr. Dr.)

Everland is one of the 10 best theme parks in the world with state-of-the art rollar coaster, amusement facilities, a botanical garden, and a zoo inhabited by seals, chimpanzees, lions and tigers. $30 plus W35,000 Admission Fee. Sign-up by 11 March at 1700.

 

Learn Korean with Ms Kim
17 March • 1710-1900 Wednesday, AFRC
Learn phrases for travel, shopping, dining, and using transportation along with how to read and write the Korean alphabet. Sign up with Airman & Family Readines.

 

Overcoming Test Anxiety
16 March • 1800-1900 Tuesday, AFRC
Find out the reasons for test anxiety and solutions for overcoming it. Registration required. Sign up with Airman & Family Services.

 

last day to Sign Up NLT 16 march - click hereBirthday Meal
served 21 march @ 1800, O’Malley Dining FacilityBirthday Meal is free for meal card holders. Dine on steak and lobster with baked potato, broccoli and cheese sauce, corn on the cob, a shrimp cocktail starter and birthday cake - served to you by the wing leadership.

 

Saint Patrick’s
Day Specials

17 March • 2100-0130
Wednesday, E-Lounge

 

How to Be a Good Sponsor
18 March • 1000-1100 Thur, Airman & family readiness
Creative ways to assist newcomers reporting to Kunsan AB. Registration required.

Smooth Move
18 March • 1300-1430 Thur, Airman & family readiness
All your PCS questions answered by the experts: Legal, Housing, Medical and TMO. Sign up with Airman & Family Services.

 


Darts Tournament

18 March • 1900 Thursday, CAC
Prizes for 1st and 2nd Place


Latin Nights

18 & 27 March
2100-0130
alternate Thursdays & Saturdays
E-Lounge


 

Discover Gunsan CityGunsan City
Good Neighbor Tour

19 MARCH • 1315-1700 Friday, A&FRC
Free. A half day introduction to the local Korean culture, and orientation to the city of Gunsan. Learn how to take local transportation, local community activities and cultural awareness. Ideal for anyone who’s new to Kunsan AB. Registration required, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 782-5644/5627.

 

TGI Friday’s
& Outback Steak House
in Jeonju

19 March • Friday, CAC Tours (45 Min. Dr.)
$20. Sign up by 18 Feb at 1700.

 

Jam Sessions
19 March • 2100-0130 Friday, Ballroom
Two Local Bands come to the Loring Club to jam for the live audience.

 

Ice Breaker
Classic 4-Person Scramble

20 March • 0800 Shot Gun Start Saturday, Golf Course

make a tee time here
The event will be handicapped for fairness so include the handicap for each individual when you sign-up your team. If you have trouble deciding what your handicap should be then please feel free to contact Bo Linder at the golf course for assistance. The field will be limited to the first (18) 4-person teams. $15 per person + green fees + optional push cart includes lunch of burger, baked beans, potato salad and drink and drawings for prizes during lunch. Deadline for registration is 19 March at 1700 hours.

Coex Aquarium & It’aewon
20 March • Saturday,
CAC Tours (3.5 Hr. Dr.)

See over 40,000 oceanic fish, tropical fish and cute otters swimming above you in the ceiling.
$30 plus W1,500 Admission Fee. Sign up by 18 March at 1700.

 

 

Paintball
20 March • 1200 to 1600 Saturday
Near Wolf Pack Park

Excitement, tactics, teamwork, marksmanship, adrenaline, and the thrill of victory, are just a few of the things you will experience when you play PAINTBALL. Come join us for open play on our wooded speedball field until you’ve had you fill of excitement for the day. No pre-signup is needed for Open Play, just show up at the Paintball Facility near Wolf Pack Park. $15 includes marker, protective equipment, and 100 paintballs ($3 per additional 100). Play/No-play deadline time is 1230.

High 1 Ski Resort
20 March • Saturday, OUtdoor Rec (4.5 Hr. dr.)
High 1 Ski Resort has winding valley runs and from the top of the mountain you can enjoy a thrilling ride down. There is a rotating restaurant, ‘the Mountain Top,’ providing a magnificent view of Mt. Jijangsan and Mt. Baegunsan. $95 includes transportation and lift ticket and equipment.

 

Dodgeball Tournament
20 March • 0900- 1300 Saturday, Fitness Center
Teams made up of 6- 10 players with 6 players on the field at all times. Prizes for first, second, and third place.

Poetry
Night

20 March
2100-0130 Saturday
Ballroom

 

Yellow Sea Cruise
21 March • Sunday, CAC Tours
(30 Min. Dr. & 4 Hr. Boat Tour)

Take harbor cruise out to sea and pass by the Gunsan chain of islands. The boat drops you off at Sonyu-do island for about 1 hour and then starts its return trip. There are no restaurants on board, so bring a picnic lunch with you. $15 plus W20,000 Boat Fare. Sign-up by 18 March at 1700.

Birthday Meal
21 march @ 1800, O’Malley Dining Facility
Sign Up NLT 16 march - click here
Birthday Meal is free for meal card holders. Dine on steak and lobster with baked potato, broccoli and cheese sauce, corn on the cob, a shrimp cocktail starter and birthday cake - served to you by the wing leadership.

 

FREE Bingo
22 March 1900 Mondays, CAC
5 Chances to Win Cool Prizes!

VA Briefing
23 March • 0830-1030 Tuesday, AFRC
Learn about all your VA entitlements including VA Home Loans, education and job training opportunities. Registration required.

Communication andAssertiveness
23 March • 1800-1900 Tuesday, AFRC
This presentation addresses verbal and nonverbal communication, the importance of an active listening and how to communicate long distance. Registration required.

 

Transition Assistance Program Seminar
24-26 March • 0830-1530 Wed-Fri, AFRC
Designed to help those who are separating or retiring from the Air Force. Topics include Personal Appraisal, Effective Job Search, Resumes/Cover letters, Interviews, Dressing for Success, Reviewing Job Offers and more. Registration required.

 

Cooking Class
Honey Glazed
Pork Chops

25 March • 1130-1330
ThuRsday, AFRC
Free. Registration required. Sign up with Airman & Family Readiness.

 

Alternative Music Night
11 & 25 March • 2100-0130 Thursdays, E-Lounge

 

DMZ Tour
26 March • Friday, CAC Tours (5 Hr. Dr.)
Sign up early as this tour fills up fast! Korea is the only divided country in the world. One of the last relics of the Cold War, Korea DMZ tourist sites were created to quench peoples’ curiosity on this unique area where tension and peace coincide. Bring snacks for the long bus ride. Appropriate dress required. See CAC Tours staff for details. $25 plus won for lunch and souvenirs. Sign-up by 24 March at 1700.

Toga Party
26 March • 2100-0130 Friday, Ballroom
Put on your favorite toga. Eat grapes. Listen to tales of conquest. Watch cheap magic tricks by a bad magician. Listen to Harp music. Be entertained by the royal fool (comedian). Prizes for Best Toga, Best Tale of Conquest, Roman Trivia, and Bobbing for Grapes contest.

 

Duathalon
5K Run • 25K Bike • 5K Run
27 March • 0730 Saturday, Fitness center

REGISTER HERE
Open to all active duty service members and DoD civilians. Participants must bring their own road or mountain bikes. Helmets are mandatory. Bikes and helmets can be rented from Outdoor Recreation Equipment Check Out. Prizes for first, second, and third place. All participants receive t-shirts and water bottles.

Daedunsan Provincial Park Hike
27 March • (3.4km, 3 Hr Hike)
Saturday,
OUtdoor Rec (1.5 Hr. dr.)
Deadunsan PP is a wonder of heavenly creations with craggy peaks and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. This 3.4km (3 hr) takes you to most of the park’s popular attractions including the Geumgang Scenic Bridge - a 50m long cable bridge 70m off the ground. If that doesn’t get your heart beating, then maybe the climb up the Samseon Stairway, a 127 step, 45 degree long steel cable stairway will. The climb to the summit of Macheondae (878m) is an adventure in itself, so take your time and enjoy it. $30 includes transportation, guide, and entrance fee.
Go/No-go deadline is 1730 on 25 March.

Ping Pong Tournament
27 March • 1500 Saturday, CAC
Prizes for 1st and 2nd Place

 

Mt. Naejang
& Kumsan-sa Temple

27 March • Saturday,
CAC Tours (1.5 Hr. Dr.)

Among the many treasures found at this temple is Korea’s largest indoor Buddah standing over 2 stories high. $25 plus W11,000 Admission Fee. Sign-up by 25 March at 1700.




Latin Nights

27 March • 2100-0130
alternate Thursdays & Saturdays
E-Lounge

 

 

Sunday Brunch
The Last Sunday of the Month

28 March
1000-1330, Loring Club

Made to order omelettes and waffles with carved prime rib and an array of traditional brunch offerings.
$13.95 for Club Members All Others $15.95

 

Lotte World Indoor Amusement Park and Shopping Mall
28 March • Sunday, CAC Tours (3.5 Hr. Dr.)
A full-scale indoor amusement park equipped with the largest modern rides showcasing a world of magic, fantasy and adventure. $30 plus W35,000 Admission Fee. Sign-up by 25 March at 1700.

 

Mark Your Calendars for
Easter Sunday
Champagne
Brunch

4 April • 1000-1330 Sunday, Loring Club

 

tuesdays


Tuesday Aerobics Schedule
0600 BEAST (Benny)
1130 Spin (Diana)
1800 Monster Circuit (Wise)
1800 Spin (Jordan)



All American Buffet
Lunch Special Loring Club


Steak Night

EVERY tuE 1700–2000,
Loring Club

OPEN TO ALL
10 oz. Hand Cut Rib Eye Steak Cooked To Order
Tossed Salad
Baked Potato
Steamed Veggies
Ice Tea and Glass of Wine
Chocolate Mousse
$21.95 for 2 or
($11 for 1 Person)
$31.95 for
2 Non-Members or
($16.95 for 1 Person)


Texas Hold’Em
Win Your Share
of $500 Loring Club Loot!
Tuesdays • Olds Room
First Deal 1845


Karaoke & Guitar Hero
Tuesdays 1900, E-Lounge
$1 Long Necks
75¢ Draft until 2030

wednesdays


Aerobics Schedule

0600 Spin (Felix)
1800 monster circuit (Soto)
1800 Yoga (Mutter)

Smoking K’s BBQ
Lunch Special Loring Club


"You Choose"
Pizza & Pasta or Shrimp Night

1730-1930 • Wednesdays
E-Lounge 


C&W DJ

1900-2300 Wednesdays
Ballroom

Thursdays


Aerobics Schedule

0600 Spin (Jordan)
0600 BEAST (Benny)
1130 Spin (Diana)
1800 monster circuit (Soto)
1800 SPIN (Jordan)


Italian Buffet
Lunch Special Loring Club

Mongolian Barbecue
1730-2030 • Thursdays
Loring Club Dining Room
.65¢ an Ounce

fridayS


Friday
Aerobics Schedule
0600 Spin (Felix)
1500 PT EXCell-arator (Wise)

1800 monster circuit (Wise)


Land & Sea Buffet
Loring Club

FREE Food Fridays
1730 Both Lounges
Free for Club Members


C&W DJ

2100 'till close Ballroom


R&B DJ
2100 till close
E-Lounge

SaturdayS


C&W DJ

2100 'till close
Ballroom


R&B DJ
2100 till close
E-Lounge

SundayS


Sunday
Aerobics Schedule

1600 Yoga
(Frandsen)

Rock Climbing
Class

1500 Fitness Center

Mondays


Monday Aerobics Schedule
0600 Spin (Felix)
1800 Spin (Jordan)
1800 BEAST (Wise)

 


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