The Air Force Enlisted Village (AFEV) will celebrate the reopening of the Bob Hope Village community center, also known as The Commons, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 9 a.m. inside the ballroom.
The 32-year-old structure underwent a $3.3 million renovation that took place in two phases starting in February 2017 and ending this month.
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 United Services Automobile Association (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 Associates, Inc. served as the architects for phase 1 with Bear General Contractors, LLC 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.
Air Force Aid Society provided a $1 million grant to the Air Force Enlisted Village for phase 2 of the renovation project. Other funding for the renovation was provided by grants, a capital campaign, and naming opportunities.
