Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/Grand Reopening for the Bob Hope Village Community Center (full length)

Описание: The Air Force Enlisted Village (AFEV) celebrated the reopening of the Bob Hope Village community center, also known as The Commons, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

The 32-year-old structure underwent a $3.3 million renovation that took place in two phases starting in February 2017 and ending October 2019.

Phase 1 of the renovation included a 2500 sq. ft. addition that is home to the Kellogg Fitness Center which focuses on fitness and wellness programs for Bob Hope Village residents. The center includes a room filled with new cardio and weight training equipment funded by a grant from USAA and a fitness classroom with an on-demand service featuring all types of group work out classes such as yoga, Zumba, aerobics, and seated exercises. Noelker and Hull served as the architects for phase 1 with Bear General Contractors as the contractor. Phase 1 was completed in December 2018.

Phase 2 of the renovation started July 2018 and included a modern renovation of the existing ballroom, lobby, administrative office space, the Gaughan Library, hair/nail salon, café, convenience store, and swimming pool area. DC Architects served as the architects for the project with GLC Contracting as the contractor.

The Air Force Aid Society provided Air Force Enlisted Village a $1 million grant for the phase 2 renovation. Other funding for this project was provided by grants, a capital campaign, and naming opportunities.