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A&FRC Monthly Newsletter for Families of Deployed Military Members

APRIL 2013

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 0

6 3 4 -3 3 6 6 www. kadenafss . com/ l i f e -career / 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

HAPPY EASTER

Chief

Carla E. Diamond

Editor

MSgt Devin T. Wright

Helpful Links:www.militaryonesource.comwww.militaryhomefront.dod.m

www.milspouse.orgwww.militarysaves.orgwww.kadenaforcesupport.com

www.afterdeployment.org

www.myairforcelife.comKadena Airman & Family Readiness Center

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Late April - May

Lily Festival on Ie Island. One mil-lion lilies that grow from 200,000bulbs blanket a big park that meas-ures 86,000 square meters on Ie Is-

land, known as the flower island. IeIsland is located only 30 minutes byferry from Motobu Port in northernOkinawa. With an increase in fre-quency of ferry runs during the fes-tival, the island welcomes a largenumber of visitors every year.

29 April 2013

Shwa Day (, Shwa

no hi) is a Japanese annual holi-day held on April 29. It honors the

birthday of the ShwaEmperor(Hirohito), the reigning Emperorfrom 1926 to 1989. The purposeof the holiday is to encouragepublic reflection on the turbulent63 years of Hirohito's reign.
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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.

Japanese Culture Classes & Tours

at the Airman & Family Readiness Center

Sanshin

>Date & Time: 4, 11, 18, Apr, 1700 - 1800

>Where to meet: A&FRC Classroom

Learn a traditional Ryukyu song on the Sanshin, an Okinawan

3-string instrument. Participants can start at anytime.

Japanese Bi-Cultural Workshop

>Date & Time: 9 Apr, 1300-1500

>Where to meet: A&FRC Culture Room

This session is designed for Japanese Spouses who would like to learn

more about the American culture and military life style. It will help build

and expand your network.

Japanese Basic Step 2

>Date & Time: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 Apr, 1730 - 1900

>Where to meet: A&FRC ClassroomThis is a 4 week language class focusing on proficiency of speech and

practical application.

Grocery Shopping at AEON

>Date & Time: 28 Apr , 1100 - 1200

>Where to meet: Starbucks in AEON/American Village

You will learn the names of Japanese foods and how to make purchases.

Bring yen for your purchases.

Kimono Wearing

>Date & Time: 12 Apr, 0900-1100

>Where to meet: A&FRC ClassroomA great way to learn how to put on a Kimono.

Newcomers Island Excursion

>Date & Time: 5 Apr, 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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Other Events

at the A&FRC2 Apr at 0830 Personal Finance

2,3,4 Apr at 1200 Japanese For Busy People

5 Apr at 0800First Time Home Buyer

Workshop

8-12 Apr at 0800 Transition GPS

10 &24 Apr at 1700Deployed Family Dining

(Marshall Dining Facility)

15 Apr at 0830Employment 101/Federal Job

Search

18 Aprat 0900 Plan My Move Workshop23 Aprat 0900 Bundles for Babies


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PLAYpass EXTENDED UNTIL DEC 2013 !!!

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


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More questions? Please contact

the A&FRC at 634-3366

If your family member is deploying, dont forgetto fill out a Deployment Notification for

School. When you have filled out the form,

just drop it off at the A&FRC and we will get it to

the schools.

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.

Spouses are highly encouraged to attendPre and Post Deployment Briefings? Pre

Deployment Briefings are every Monday,

0830 at the A&FRC. Post Deployment

Briefings are every Tuesday and

Thursday, 0800 at Bldg: 721B.

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