Sept 2012 AFRC Newsletter　　

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A&FRC Monthly Newsletter for Families of Deployed Military Members

A i rma n a nd Fa mi l y R e a d i ne s s C e nte r B u i l d i ng 2 2 06 3 4 -3 3 6 6 w w w . k a de na forc e s uppor t . c om\ a f rc

Who To Call?

Kadena ShogunsKadena Shoguns

A&FRC 634-3366

Red Cross 634-1979

Family Advocacy 634-0433

Base Chapel 634-1288

Legal Office 634-3300

Medical 630-4817

Finance 634-1300

TriCare 630-4310

Mental Health 630-4817

Dental 630-4817

SARC 634-7272

Vet Clinic 959-1300

MFLC 634- 3915

Chief

Mr. Rodney Tramble

Editor

TSgt Devin Wright

Helpful Links:www.militaryonesource.comwww.militaryhomefront.dod.milwww.milspouse.orgwww.militarysaves.orgwww.kadenaforcesupport.comwww.afterdeployment.org

www.myairforcelife.comKadena Airman & Family Readiness Center
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Respect for the Aged Day (

Keir no Hi?) is a Japanese holiday

celebrated annually to honorelderly

citizens. A national holiday since 1966this was previously held on Septembe15. Beginning in 2003, Respect for th

Aged Day is held on the third Mondayof September due to the HappyMonday System.

This national holiday traces its origins

to 1947, when Nomadani-mura (laterYachiyo-cho, currently Taka-cho),Hygo PrefectureproclaimedSeptember 15, Old Folks' Day(Toshiyori no Hi). Its popularity spreadnationwide, and in 1966 it took itspresent name and status. Annually,

Japanese media take the opportunityto feature the elderly, reporting on thepopulation and highlighting the oldestpeople in the country.
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Japanese for Busy People

>Date & Time: 16 - 18 Aug, 1200 - 1330

>Where to meet: A&FRC Classroom

This is a 3-day lunchtime session for those wanting to learn

useful words and phrases for daily Japanese living.

September Japanese Culture Classes & Tours

at the Airman & Family Readiness Center

Sanshin

>Date & Time: Every Thursday; 1700 - 1800


Learn a traditional Ryukyu song on the Sanshin, an Okinawan

3-string instrument. Participants can start at any time.

Kimono Wearing

>Date & Time: 14 Sep, 0900-1100

>. >Where to meet: A&FRC Classroom

A great way to learn how to put on a Kimono.

Washi Craft

>Date & Time: 10 Sep, 1000 - 1130


Learn to make decorative items with traditional Japanese craft paper.

Japanese Basic Step 1

>Date & Time:18, 20, 25 & 27 Sep, 1730 - 1900


This is a 4 week language class focusing on proficiency of speech and

practical application.

Japanese for Busy People

>Date & Time: 4, 5 & 6 Sep, 1200-1300


A short intensive 3-day session to learn basic Japanese expressions tomake your stay in Okinawa fun and memorable

Newcomers Island Excursion

>Date & Time: 21 Sep, 1000 - 1500

>Where to meet: Schilling Community Center

Explore the history, culture and customs of Okinawa on this free bus trip.

Bring a snack lunch or yen for a light Japanese lunch and purchasing

souvenirs. Registration required. Open to all ages.


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Japanese Customs,

Courtesies & Etiquette

Briefing

23 May 2012 1630-1710

20 Jun 2012 1630-1710

18 Jul 2012 0730-0810

15 Aug 2012 1630-1710

19 Sep 2012 0730-0810

@ Airman & Family Readiness Center

Please call A&FRC 634-3366 for registration.

For more information

Call 634-3366

Airman & Family Readiness Center


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Other Events at the

A&FRC4 Sep at 0830

Personal Finance4, 5, & 7 Sep at 1200

Japanese For Busy People

5 & 19 Sep at 1700 Deployed Family Dining

(Marshall Dining Facility)

Disability Transition Assistanc

Program11-13 Sep at 0800

Transition Assistance Program

20 Sep at 0900Plan My Move

24 Sep at 0900Federal Job Search

28 Sepat 0900VA Benefits Briefing

6 Sep at 0900


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PLAYpass EXTENDED UNTIL DEC 2012 !!!

Come to the A&FRC at 634-3366 for more details

Brought to you by

To provide a supplemental on-base resource

for addressing work and family life issues

Licensed professional counselorsare now available on base

to provide short term consultations

at .

Consultations are provided on a confidential*basis to assist SOFA statuspersonnel and their family members with individual and family issues such as

work related stress, deployment issues, relationships, anger management,parenting, transitions, combat stress and more.

Help is only a phone call away.

*Exceptions to confidentiality are Duty to Warn issues.


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More questions? Please contact

the A&FRC at 634-3366

We have grocery coupons available atthe A&FRC? The coupons are already

clipped and sorted from our stateside

Friends and Family Support Services.

The Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC)

program provides support for a range of issues

including: relationships, crisis intervention, stress

management, grief, occupational and other individual

and family issues. Through the MFLC Program,

licensed clinical providers assist service members

and their families with issues they may face through

the cycle of deployment.

You can get 5 free hours of childcare?

Give Parents a Break is held every month

in conjunction with the Deployed Spouses

Dinner. Bring a copy of your spouses

orders to the A&FRC to get your voucher.

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