Up Front for Dec. 8

Flu shots available
The Fort Belvoir Community Hospital is offering the seasonal flu vaccine to all Fort Belvoir GS employees -- including those who are not beneficiaries of the Military Health System - at the Sunrise Pavilion, third floor, reception desk 2 Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on a walk-in basis. Fort Belvoir GS employees who are not beneficiaries of the hospital will need to show their Common Access Card to receive the vaccination. For more information, call (703) 805-0506.

Brunch with Santa
Bring the children to eat with Santa at the Officers' Club Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Santa visits from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Prepaid reservations are required. Call (703) 780-0930, ext. 600.

Belvoir Officers' Spouses' Club Holiday Tour of Homes
The Belvoir Officers' Spouses' Club Holiday Tour of Homes is Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy the unique decorating skills of Belvoir residents and get some great holiday decorating ideas for your own home! Monetary donations or gift cards in the amount of $25 will be accepted with much appreciation for 'Operation Sugarplum' for military service members and families in need during the holidays. Virginia First Lady Maureen McDonnell will be a special guest from 10 a.m. until noon.

Tickets are $15 and include both tour times. Tickets for children 18 and younger are $5.

Proceeds benefit the club's dedicated support of the troops and their families through a scholarship fund, activities, programs, and many philanthropy projects throughout the year.

Purchase tickets and start the tour at the Fort Belvoir Officers' Club, 5500 Schulz Circle, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.

For more information, visit www.belvoirosc.org or contact Carla at BOSC Fundraiser@gmail.com or call (540) 847-1467.

Butler's Orchard trip
Join Outdoor Recreation Dec. 19 for a holiday open house at Bulter's Orchard. Choose and cut your own Christmas tree from acres of carefully pruned Douglas Fir, Canaan Fir, and White Pine. Browse the Farm Market; select your own fresh wreath, decorations and bows. Call (703) 805-3081 for pricing.

New Year's Eve Gala
The New Year's Eve Gala is $80 per person for a gourmet dinner, live band, Champagne and a continental breakfast at the Officers' Club. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the band plays until 1 a.m. Pre-paid reservations are required. Call (703) 780-0930, ext.600.