Community Corner – Aug. 7, 2015

Airman & Family Readiness Center

For details or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100.

Monday

» Ramstein Spouses orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC

» Military Life Cycle briefing: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., A&FRC

» USA Jobs: 1 to 3 p.m., A&FRC

Tuesday

» Reintegration briefing: 9 to 11 a.m., IDRC

» Resume Writing: 1 to 3 p.m., A&FRC

» Pre-deployment briefing: 1 to 3 p.m., IDRC

» Ditching the Dorms: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC

Wednesday

» Base INTRO: 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., E Club

» Capstone: 8 to 10 a.m., A&FRC

» Managing Your Money: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC

Thursday

» Transition GPS Higher Education Track: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC

» Pre-separation briefing: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., A&FRC

Aug. 14

» Transition GPS Higher Education Track: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC

» First Duty Station Officers financial class: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC

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

For more information, call Health Promotion at 06371-47-4292 or 480-4292 or stop by Bldg. 2117.

Aug. 14

» BOD POD: 8 to 10 a.m.

Aug. 20

» BOD POD: 1 to 3 p.m.

Aug. 21

» BOD POD: 8 to 10 a.m.

Aug. 27

» BOD POD: 1 to 3 p.m.

Aug. 28

» BOD POD: 8 to 10 a.m.

Family Advocacy

To register for classes or for more information, call Family Advocacy at 479-2370 or 06371-46-2370.

» Expectant Parent Orientation (Monthly): Every first Tuesday of each month, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Learning Resource Center, Bldg. 3718, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Learn about birth registration, passports and much more. No sign-up needed. For more information, call the New Parent Support Program at 06371-46-2098 or 479-2098.

» DADS 101: 8 to 10 a.m. Sept. 14 and then the first Monday of each month, Bldg. 2117 (Health Promotion). The class is designed to teach fathers to become more effective parents. It allows dads to ask questions about labor and delivery, how to calm a crying baby, role adjustment and other infant care issues. To register, call the New Parent Support Program at
479-2098 or 06371-46-2098.

» Couples Communication (four sessions): 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 24 and 31 in Bldg. 2121, third floor (across from the Ramstein Bowling Center). Falling in love is easy … staying in love is an art. This interactive workshop provides a journey to see yourself, your partner and your relationship in a whole new light. Participants are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. To register, call 479-2370 or 06371-46-2370.

» Stress management: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in Bldg. 2117. Setting limits, communicating one’s own needs and relaxing is not easy for everyone. This interactive workshop includes tips for changing the way stress is currently managed. Participants are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. To register, call 479-2370.

» Kids First Principles of Positive Co-Parenting: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Bldg. 2121, third floor. Being a divorced or separated parent presents unique challenges. This training focuses on practical strategies for managing stress through a divorce or separation, helping your children with coping and how to keep your kids first. Feel free to bring your lunch. To register, call 479-2370 or 06371-46-2370.

» Who Moved My Cheese? Coping with Change: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 19 at Health Promotion, Bldg. 2117. This one-session workshop is a summary of the best-selling book about handling disappointment. Check out useful tips about PCS stress and planned versus unplanned change. This class is for military members, family members, civilians and leadership looking to mentor squadron members. To register or for more information, call 479-2370 or 06371-46-2370. Participants are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch.

» Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy services:

Family Advocacy provides a new service which offers immediate support and service for men or women affected by abuse. The Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy program is available 24/7. Victims of domestic violence can call 479-2370 during duty hours or 0173-628-4624 after duty hours for a variety of support and advocacy services. Trained personnel stand ready to help. DAVA can provide assistance by helping to develop a safety plan, assessing imminent risk of harm, connecting with helpful services and arranging follow-up care.

Medical Group

» Self Initiated Care Kit, twice a month. Call 479-2273 (CARE) to sign up for a class.

» 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.

ADAPT

» Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention & Treatment sponsors an Alcohol-Related Incident support group that will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in Bldg. 548, at Heritage Hall on the first floor. This support group is designed to bring together those individuals who have been negatively affected by an ARI, professionally or privately. Participants can confide in other individuals without judgment. While most can sympathize, the support group can empathize and truly understand all the effects an ARI may have, emotionally, physically or financially. The ARI Support Group may also be able to provide advice and guidance on how to move forward and get back on a positive track. For more information, email Hannah.rachow1@us.af.mil.