Fitness Center renovation information Published Oct. 10, 2013 By Staff Reports 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs RAF MILDENHALL, England -- The Northside Fitness Center will be completely closed for approximately five weeks (Oct. 7 to Nov. 11, 2013). On or about Nov. 11, 2013, we will open the Northside Fitness Center's cardio room, weight room and the main gym floor. There will be a portable toilet facility set up outside near the gym, but no shower facilities will be available during this time. Contractors will continue to work to finish the rest of the facility. The entire project is expected to be complete, and the Northside Fitness Center to be fully opened, by Feb. 1, 2014. The purpose of the Northside Fitness Center renovation is to improve the facility, which includes the following changes: - All carpeting will be removed and replaced with tiles - The vinyl from the walls will be removed and the walls will be cleaned and painted - All shower tiles will be re-grouted and improved - All broken ceiling tiles and light fixtures will be replaced As of today, Oct. 10, 2013, we have relocated our Parent and Child Area room to building 631. (This building is located on the right side of the road as you exit the Bird in Hand gate.) This Parent and Child Area room will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it will remain open until all renovations to the Northside Fitness Center are complete. While the Northside Fitness Center is completely closed, the Hardstand Fitness Center will be open the following hours: - Monday to Thursday: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. - Friday: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Goal/Family Days and U.S. Holidays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once we re-open parts of the Northside Fitness Center, the Hardstand Fitness Center hours will return to normal. For any question or concerns, please contact the Hardstand Fitness Center at DSN 238-3735 or commercial 01638-543735.