Community Corner

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER
For details and to RSVP, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise.
MONDAY
N/A
TUESDAY
Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Key Spouse Quarterly Training 5-6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Newcomers Base Intro: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Enlisted Club
Pre-separation Counseling Briefing (Retirees): 9–11 a.m.
German Culture Orientation: 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m., Enlisted Club
THURSDAY
Newcomers USO Tour: 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. RSVP required at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/9rm3mcns
Heart Link 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Sep. 6
Key Leadership Immersion Briefing 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

CHILD/YOUTH
For details and to register for KMC Youth Instructional Classes, visit www.86fss.com, select “Family” and click “Instructional Classes” or call 06371-47-6444, Ramstein Youth Programs, or 0631-536-6504, Vogelweh Youth Programs.

HEALTH PROMOTION
MONDAY
Closed
TUESDAY
N/A
WEDNESDAY
N/A
THURSDAY
N/A
Sep. 6
Tobacco Cessation: 8–9 a.m.
BOD POD Walk in: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

FAMILY ADVOCACY
To register for classes or for more information, call Family Advocacy at 479-2370 or 06371-46-2370 or register online at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/9rm3mcns/.
Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy Services: If you are 18 and over, and are in an abusive relationship, advocates are available to support you. Advocacy services are available 24/7. During duty hours an advocate can be reached at 06371-46-2370 and after hours at 0173-628-4624. Advocates provide supportive services and can assist with safety planning, assessing for imminent harm, connecting with community resources and information on reporting options.

ADOLESCENT SUPPORT AND
COUNSELING SERVICE
Contact your school ASACS Counselor for more information.
ASACS is a comprehensive program providing prevention education and counseling services to 11- to 19-year-old ID card holders in the military community. ASACS’s mission is to provide comprehensive counseling services to adolescents and military families stationed OCONUS while enhancing military readiness and quality of life. In addition, ASACS offers Life Skills classes that promote health and personal development in the Department of Defense schools. We participate in supportive activities related to military life transitions as well as provide individual, group and family counseling services. ASACS counselors’ offices are located in Department of Defense schools for the convenience of military families. ASACS counseling services are completely confidential. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday; however flexible appointment times are available to meet the needs of military families.

MILITARY FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS
For more information, call 0152-24211233; 0152-02663352; 0176-69333243; or 0151-5674 8179.
MFLCs are licensed clinical providers who assist service members and their families with issues they may face throughout the cycle of deployment to reintegrating with their family and community. The MFLC Program provides short-term, non-medical counseling support for a range of issues including: relationships, crisis intervention, stress management, grief, occupational and other individual and family issues. Psycho-educational presentations focused on issues common to the military family including: reunion/reintegration, stress/coping, grief/loss and deployment/reintegration.

Meetings
Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses Association: The KLSA Club gathers every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Armstrong Club from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and social. All contracted, military, and civilian spouses welcome.
Ramstein Roadrunners walking club: Monthly meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Pizzeria Da Ninos, Am Kiefernkopf 20, 66877 Miesenbach. https://www.ramstein-roadrunners.com
Ramstein Toastmasters will meet every first, second and third Tuesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Ramstein South Chapel, Bldg. 2403. Individuals who want to develop their public speaking skills are welcome to visit the meetings free of charge. Participants can prepare for board interviews, promotional ceremonies or leadership roles. Public speaking skills or aspirations can be advanced and enhanced. For more information, visit https://ramstein.toastmastersclubs.org/ or www.facebook.com/ramsteintoastmasters.
American Legion Post GR01 meets the first and third Wednesday of each month in the American Legion Building T-368 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Social time, with food and drinks, begins at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. All veterans — to include active-duty, retirees, and separated — are welcome to attend. For additional information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/postgr01/ or email americanlegionpostgr01@gmail.com.

Medical Group
Attention: TRICARE online is available for your convenience. Schedule your own appointments, view the home care website, check lab results, contact the nurse advice line, get medication refills and more. To register or for more information, visit www.tricareonline.com.

SARC
For Emergency Victim Care during duty hours and after duty hours, call 480-7272 or 06371-47-7272. For administration questions on the Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program, call 480-5597 or 06371-47-5597.

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS)
For more information, call ACS: 541-9000;  0611-143-541- 9000.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and therewith Army Community Services will be hosting events throughout the community to raise awareness. Oct 1: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Kickoff at the KMCC Food Court on Ramstein beginning at noon to include a moment of silence. Oct.1-4: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Outreach at the KMCC Food Court on Ramstein, Oct. 11 DVAM Date Night at 6 p.m., Oct 1-4: Silent Witness Exhibition at the KMCC Food Court on Ramstein and the Baumholder Java Café, Oct 1-31: The Clothesline Project at the KMCC on Ramstein and the Baumholder Java Café.
Multicultural Spouses Club: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. Join fellow spouses for a fun and interactive club that promotes diversity and networking. You will learn about different places and cultures while practicing English with fellow spouses. Feel free to bring a dish to share with the group. Registration is required. Contact ACS to register today! Class meets at Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210, Room 226.
Hello America: First Thursday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. This class increases knowledge of American culture, customs, and language for all foreign-born spouses moving to the United States. This class will also increase knowledge of local customs, and traditions, as well as areas such as dining, shopping, local currency, health care differences, and conducting business. Class meets at Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210, Room 227.
Spouses Host Nation Orientation: Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gain a better understanding of German culture and customs in this hands-on, community oriented program. Learn DOs and DON’Ts while experiencing the city of Kaiserslautern and navigating the bus system. Registration is required and must be made at least one day prior to the event.
Smooth Move Workshop: Every 4th Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Are you ready to PCS to a new location? This informative class provides detailed information about the Permanent Change of Station process. Topics covered are relocation stress factors, special assignments, shipment of household goods and more. Class meets at Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210, Room 227.
Sponsorship Training: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. This course will help you fulfill the role as a sponsor for incoming personnel. Units sending students to training are required to pre-register with ACS to ensure that a unit specific sign-in roster is available. This training is open to Soldiers, civilians and spouses who will act as sponsors. Class meets at Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210, Room 227.
Spouse Sponsorship: Every 4th Thursday from 9-10 a.m. This course will help spouse sponsors fulfill their role as a sponsor for incoming spouses. This is a family-friendly version of our regular Sponsorship Training. This session is specifically scheduled during the school day and is held in a location for spouses who must attend with young children. Class meets at Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210, Room 227.
Baby Bumps: Passport to Parenting: Learn all about parenting in this ‘Social and Learn’ series for expecting parents with the New Parent Support Program (NPSP) through Army Community Service (ACS). This class meets the last two Wednesdays of each month. Join other expecting moms and dads to socialize and discuss various topics to include: pregnancy, labor & delivery, newborn care, life with a newborn, your growing baby, healthy pregnancy, relationships and support and other topics.
Breastfeeding Support Group: Every Tuesday from 1-2:30 p.m. Join other moms and dads for this informational class about breastfeeding! The class includes guest speakers such as lactation support from Beth Eastman, IBCLC and New Parent Support Program. Topics include breastfeeding, sleeping and normal newborn behavior. Class meets at Rheinland-Pfalz Library on Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810.