Mar 2013 AFRC 1 Newsletter　　

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A&FRC Monthly Newsletter for Families of Deployed Military Members.

March 2013

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Who To Call?

Kadena ShogunsKadena Shoguns

A&FRC 634-336

Red Cross 634-197

Family Advo-cacy

634-043

Base Chapel 634-128

Legal Office 634-330

Medical 630-481

Finance 634-130

TriCare 630-431

Mental Health 630-481

Dental 630-481

SARC 634-727

MFLC 634- 39

Chief

Ms. Carla E. Diamond

Editor

MSgt Devin Wright

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

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

www.afterdeployment.org

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4 March 2013

14 March 2013

. Sanshin Day

White day comes around on March 14th

and is a chance for men to return the favor. Thi

is a relatively modern invention having started

1978 by a confectionary company on the groun

that men should have the chance to reciprocate

the gifts bought for them on Valentines day! Itnow common for men to buy gifts of chocolate

jewelry, white chocolate or white lingerie for th

special woman in their life. Theyre also

expected to give giri choco (inexpensive gifts

of chocolate) to female friends or co-workers

who may have bought them chocolate on

Valentines day.

White Day

March 4, marks the Sanshin Day in

Okinawa. Often said the embodiment of

the soul of Okinawa, the sanshin is a

plucked banjo like instrument. Although

sanshin was originally reserved for the

Ryukyuan nobility, it became the favoritof most commoners during the nine-

teenth century.
http://www.chocolate.com/products/white-chocolate-edible-heart-box-filled-with-truffles/


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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.

March Japanese Culture Classes & Tours

at the Airman & Family Readiness Center

Sanshin

>Date & Time: 7, 14, 21, & 28 Mar , 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: 22 Mar, 0900-1100


A great way to learn how to wear a Kimono.

Washi Craft

>Date & Time: 11 Mar, 1000-1130>Where to meet: A&FRC Classroom

Learn to make decorative items with traditional Japanese craft paper.

Japanese Basic Step 2

>Date & Time: 19, 21, 26, 28 March & 2, 4, 9, 11 April, 17301900


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

practical application.

Japanese for Busy People

>Date & Time: 5, 6, & 7 Mar, 1200-1300


Learn basic Japanese expressions in an intense 3-day session and

make your stay in Okinawa fun and memorable!


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M ILITARY & FAM ILY LIFE CONSULTA NT PROGRAMBrought to you by

Department of DefenseTo provide a supplemental on-base resource

for addressing work and family life issues

Licensed professional counselorsare now available on base

to provide short term consultationsat no charge.

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.634-3915 or 634-4451090-8518-0939; 080-3929-2486*Exceptions to confidentiality are Duty to Warn issues.


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1 Mar at 0800First Time Home Buying

4-6 Mar at 0830Japanese for Busy People

7,14,21 & 28 Mar at

0900Pre-Separation Briefing

Transition GPS

18 Mar at 0900Employment 101

21 Mar at 0900Plan My Move

25 Marat0900Federal Job Search

15, 22 & 29 *April*

at 1730

A&FRC Spouses Entrepreneurshi

Seminar

11-15 Mar at 0800

Other Events at the

A&FRC


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PLAYpassEXTENDED UNTIL DEC 2013 !!!

Visit the A&FRC or call 634-3366 for more details


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Military One Source offersFREE

Tax Consultation and E-Filing.

www.militaryonesource.com

You need to be prepared for any island wide emer-

gency. One way of getting prepared for emergencies is

by having your Okinawa Area Emergency Evacuation

Program (OAEEP) packets completed. If you are unfa-

miliar with the OAEEP package, please contact your 1st

Shirt to find out who your OAEEP Wardens are.

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.

More questions? Please contact

the A&FRC at 634-3366

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