FSC Calendar of Events

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The Airman Family Readiness Center Spangdahlem
AB, Building 307 Monday-Thursday 0730-1700
Friday 1200-1700 DSN 452-6422 or 06565616422
Did you know we are closed on Federal holidays,
Goal days, Wing training days?
March 2008
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Sunday

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Unless noted, all classes are located in the
Airman Family Readiness Center, Spangdahlem AB,
Building 307. Reservations are mandatory for all
classes. For more information on any Airman
Family Readiness Center event or to make a
reservation, please call 06565 616422 or DSN
452-6422
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1000-1500- GPAB-Spang
0800-0930 Euros to Cents (Bldg 42) 1000-1100
Creative Critters (Bldg 427) 1400-1500
Pre-Deployment Briefing
1230-1400 ABCs of Employment
0730 1200 - Closed 0900-1730 Trip to
Trier 1830-2330 GPAB-Bitburg
0900-1130 Preseparation Briefing
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0800-1630 TAP Workshop
0730 1200 - Closed 0830 - 1430 Heart Link
0800-1630 TAP Workshop 0800-0930 Euros to Cents
(Bldg 307) 1400-1500 Pre-Deployment Briefing
0800-1630 TAP Workshop 0900-1130 Preseparation
Briefing
0800-1630 TAP Workshop
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0730 1200 - Closed
0900-1130 Preseparation Briefing
1400-1500 Sponsorship Training 0900-1200
Intelligence Careers
0800-0930 Euros to Cents (Bldg 42) 1000-1100
Creative Critters (Bldg 427) 1400-1500
Pre-Deployment Briefing 1600-2000 Welcome Home
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0900-1130 Preseparation Briefing
1130-1300 Key Spouse In-Service
0800-0930 Euros to Cents (Bldg 42) 1400-1500
Pre-Deployment Briefing 1800-1930 Key Spouse
In-Service
0730 1200 Closed
Wing Training Day AFRC CLOSED
1130-1230 SOCKS Meeting
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Classes Being Offered Description of Class or
Services Provided ABCs of Employment in the
Eifel.................. (Mar 6) Spouses, do you
find yourself at a fork in the road with your
career? Are you new to the Air Force and had to
leave behind a great career or are you simply
looking for information on what opportunities are
available in the Spangdahlem community? If you
answered yes to any of these questions, this is
the class for you! Focus on staying on track with
your career through education, volunteering and
paid employment. Discover the path that best
suits you! Air Force Aid Society..................
.........................Assistance with
emergency financial situations through grants
and/or no interest loans. A referral letter from
your First Sergeant is required. Please call for
an appointment. Creative Critters.................
..................................(Mar 5 19)
Creative play for children 18 mos. through 4
years old with their parent. Your child will
develop socialization skills through fun crafts,
music and movement. Euros and Cents...........
.........................(Mar 5, 12, 19, 26)
Learn how to read that German phone bill, why RWE
(German electric company) doesn't send out bills,
options on how to make German bill paying a
little easier and less stressful and much
more!! Heart Link..........................
... (Mar 14) Designed for new spouses to the
military to inform about the support the Air
Force provides, benefits, and mission. Ask for
info on free child care. Lunch
provided. Intelligence Careers Seminar (
Mar 20) Discovering Careers from A-Z in Defense,
Intelligence Commercial Industry presented by
IntelligenceCareers.com. This is useful
information for almost any DoD skillset. There
will be a special emphasis placed on the needs of
the U.S. Defense Industry. Key Spouse
In-Service(Mar 26 27) Monthly meeting
of key spouses who have been designated by their
commander. Pre-Deployment BriefingsBriefi
ngs are held every Wednesday at the Airman
Family Readiness Center. Mandatory for all
personnel deploying for more than 30 days. Call
for a reservation. Pre-Separation
Briefing........................................ (
Mar 4, 11, 18, 25) Pre-separation briefings are
mandatory for all separatees or retirees. Spouses
are encouraged to attend. Please call
452-6422/6894 to sign up. Sponsorship
Training..........................................
. (Mar 20) A mandatory annual training to review
what tools are available in and around
Spangdahlem AB to help you be the best sponsor.
You will receive information on how to put
together an effective sponsor package. An
excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and share
tips. Train Trip to Trier.........................
........................ (Mar 7) Learn how to
travel by train from the experts! Guided walking
tour of Germanys oldest city, lunch in a German
restaurant, and time for shopping. Wear
comfortable shoes, be prepared for changeable
weather and bring euro. Transition Assistance
Program (TAP)...................(Mar 10-13)
Transitioning to Civilian life?  This four-day
workshop provides instruction on all aspects
involved in transitioning from the military
environment to the civilian sector.  Workshop
segments include Job Search, Personal and Skills
Assessment, Veterans and Survivor Benefits,
Resume Writing, Federal Employment, and Financial
Considerations among other important topics.
Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. VA
Briefing.......................................
........ (Mar 13) Dept of VA representative to
give brief on VA benefits to include
education/MGI Bill, home loan guarantees, life
insurance, disability compensation, Vocational
Rehabilitation, health care, and a host of other
VA benefits and programs. Volunteer Resource
Program............................... Assists in
recruiting and placing volunteers in interesting
jobs that positively impact the Eifel Community.
Numerous opportunities are available for those
who want to learn new skills or utilize their
current skills. Contact the Volunteer Resource
Program Manager to discuss your interest or for
more information.