01/07/2025
One-on-One Consultation
Who: Open to all CENTCOM Personnel
What: We are offering One-on-One services for career counseling, upskilling with certifications/education, and transition resources. This will include employment resources, resume review (must submit resume within 72 hours), referral services, transitioning services for military spouses & military members (separating/retiring in the next 2 years), and community information. To sign up click hyperlink https://www.signupgenius.com/go/one0125 (813) 529-0365. Please review the available slots, if you need 60 mins., please sign up for 2 slots.
When: Mondays 9:00-11:00 & Thursdays 1:00-3:00
Where: CENTCOM Family Center, 2910 Royal Tern Ave., Bldg. 1047 (Behind the Commissary)
Why: To prepare military members for retirement or separation and assist spouses with certification, employment, resume, resources and more.
Yoga with Mary Paige
Who: CENTCOM Personnel and Spouses
What: This "Mixed Level Flow" style yoga class taught by a certified instructor will emphasize matching movement to breath through a series of sequences that help increase flexibility, strength, balance, and mindfulness. To sign up click hyperlink https://www.signupgenius.com/go/yoga2025 or call (813) 529-0365.
When: Thursdays, 9, 16, 23, 30 January, 11:00am-12:00pm
Where: CENTCOM Family Center, 2910 Royal Tern Ave., Bldg. 1047 (Behind the Commissary)
Why: To support balanced health and wellness.
ESL & ESL Conversational
Who: Coalition Spouses who have relocated with a mission partner assigned to a COCOM
What: ESL classes are designed to promote English Language Learning for Coalition Spouses who have relocated with a mission partner assigned to a COCOM at MacDill AFB. In addition to improving conversational English, this class will also give students an opportunity to learn, socialize, and build lasting friendships. Click this link to sign up for ESL https://www.signupgenius.com/go/esl-winter25 and this link for ESL Conversational https://www.signupgenius.com/go/convo-winter25 or call (813) 529-0365.
When: Tuesday, ESL 9:30am-10:30am/ESL Conversational 11:00am-12:00pm & Thursday, 9:30am-10:30am
Where: CENTCOM Family Center, 2910 Royal Tern Ave., Bldg. 1047 (Behind the Commissary)
Why: Improve conversational English and build community.
VA Benefits 101
Who: Veterans and Transitioning Military Members
What: Learn about your resource for VA health care, services and benefits available to Veterans, Service members, families, and survivors. VA is here to support you and your family with the tools necessary to meet your needs. To sign up click hyperlink https://www.signupgenius.com/go/va101-0125 or call (813) 529-0365.
When: Wednesday, 8 January, 9:30am-12:00pm
Where: CENTCOM Family Center, 2910 Royal Tern Ave., Bldg. 1047 (Behind the Commissary)
Why: To increase usage and awareness about VA benefits.
Arts & Crafts: Gasparilla Wreath
Who: All Military Spouses are Welcome
What: Get ready to celebrate Gasparilla in style by making a hand-crafted festive door wreath! Email supply questions to [email protected]. To sign up click hyperlink https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AA5AC23A6FFCF8-54110301-gasparilla or call (813) 529-0365.
When: Friday, 10 January, 9:30am-12:00pm
Where: CENTCOM Family Center, 2910 Royal Tern Ave., Bldg. 1047 (Behind the Commissary)
Why: To create a memorable keepsake and connect with other military spouses.
Holiday Fatigue
Who: All MacDill AFB Personnel and Family Members
What: Led by a Military & Family Life Counselor (MFLC), this presentation will address coping skills related to holiday fatigue and generating a healthy outlook for the new year. To sign up click hyperlink https://www.signupgenius.com/go/holidayfatigue or call (813) 529-0365.
When: Wednesday, 22 January, 11:00am-12:30pm
Where: CENTCOM Family Center, 2910 Royal Tern Ave., Bldg. 1047 (Behind the Commissary)
Why: To improve communication effectiveness.
Understanding Your VA Benefits
Who: Transitioning Service Members
What: In this class you will learn from a Military Service Coordinator (MSC) about the requirements for filing a Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) claim for retirement and Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) claim for separation. Additionally, you will be going over VA forms, pending information, and the VA examinations. To sign up click hyperlink https://www.signupgenius.com/go/bdd0125 or call (813) 529-0365.
When: Wednesday, 29 January, 11:00am-12:30pm
Where: CENTCOM Family Center, 2910 Royal Tern Ave., Bldg. 1047 (Behind the Commissary)
Why: To educate military members about the VA disability process during separation/retirement.
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Biggest Loser Challenge
Who: Anyone with base access
What: Signup now for Short Fitness Center’s Biggest Loser Challenge! Track your weight loss with weekly in-person weigh-ins at the fitness center. Prizes will be awarded to the top Male and Female for most weight lost by March 3. Stop by the Front Desk to register by January 3 or for more info call (813) 828-4496.
When: Monday, January 6 – Monday, March 3
Where: Short Fitness Center, 8115 Cypress Stand St., Bldg. 303, MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Why: To improve health and well-being in the new year!
Kids Night
Who: Anyone with base access
What: A family-friendly night of cosmic bowling, kids’ food specials, DJ music, kids’ goody bags.
When: Friday, 10 January, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Where: MacDill Lanes & Family Fun Center, 8216 Hangar Loop Dr., MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Why: To let the good times roll!
LinkedIn Workshop
Who: Anyone with base access
What: Join LinkedIn expert, Nancy Laine and her Project Transition USA team, to learn how to put your professional profile in the driver’s seat. To register call (813) 828-0145 or email [email protected].
When: Friday, January 24, 9:00am-4pm
Where: Military & Family Readiness Center, 8104 Condor St., Bldg. 38, MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Why: To learn more about online professional branding and networking.
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Children’s Gasparilla
Who: All are welcome
What: Gather ye little mates for a memorable day of family fun at the Ashley Children’s Gasparilla presented by Chick-fil-A Tampa Bay. From the Preschooler’s Stroll to an acrobatic air show, a parade featuring pirate-strewn floats, dance performances, and marching bands to the Piratetechnic Fireworks Extravaganza, it’s a full day of daring adventure you won’t want to miss! For HERE for more info.
When: Saturday, 18 January, check website for various event times.
Where: Check website for various locations and parade route.
Why: To experience a part of Tampa Bay’s local culture.
Gasparilla Pirate Fest
Who: All are welcome
What: Batten down the hatches and get ready for Tampa’s signature Gasparilla event, Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest. Join hundreds of thousands of revelers as Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla celebrates capturing the key to the City with a Parade of Pirates down Tampa’s famed Bayshore Boulevard. Click HERE for more info.
When: Saturday, 25 January, check website for various event times.
Where: Check the website for various locations and parade route.
Why: To experience a part of Tampa Bay’s local culture.
Operation Partnership Tampa Bay @ Sunset
Who: Transitioning Service Members and Military Spouses
What: The Tampa Bay Chamber invites you to join us for a modification of a traditional Chamber after hours event. During this event, transitioning service members and military spouses are invited to network with members of the Tampa Bay business community. To register click the hyperlink https://www.tampabaychamber.com/events/2025/01/29/military/operation-partnership-tampa-bay-sunset/.
When: Wednesday, 29 January, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Where: American Victory Ship, 705 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
Why: To build and expand professional networks.
