Kadena Shoguns

Wings-at-Home Wings-atAirman and Family Readiness Center Building 220 634-3366 www.kadenafss.com/life -career/a-frc

Chief

Ms. Carla E. Diamond

Editor

A&FRC Monthly Newsletter for Families of Deployed Military Members

TSgt Devin Wright

Who To Call?
A&FRC Red Cross Family Advocacy Base Chapel 634-3366 634-1979 634-0433 634-1288 634-3300 630-4817 634-1300 630-4310 630-4817 630-4817 634-7272 959-1300

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634- 3915

JANUARY

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www.militaryonesource.com www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil www.milspouse.org www.militarysaves.org www.kadenaforcesupport.com www.afterdeployment.org www.myairforcelife.com

Happy Holidays
Kadena Airman & Family Readiness Center

January 1, 2013

Japanese New Year

(, shgatsu?)

One of the most important annual festivals, with its own unique customs, and has been celebrated for centuries. Due to the importance of the holiday and the preparations required, the preceding days are quite busy, particularly the day before, known as misoka.
January 14, 2013

Coming of Age Day

Is on the second Monday of January. It is held in order to congratulate and encourage all those who have reached the age of majority (20 years old) over the past year, and to help them realize that they have become adults.

January Japanese Culture Classes & Tours at the Airman & Family Readiness Center
Sanshin >Date & Time: 10, 17, 24, & 31 Jan, 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 any time.

Japanese for Busy People Kimono Wearing >Date& Time: 11 Jan, 0900-1100 >Date & Time: 16 - 18 Aug, 1200 - 1330 >Where to meet: A&FRC Classroom >Where to meet: A&FRCa Classroom A great way to learn how to wear Kimono. This is a 3-day lunchtime session for those wanting to learn useful words and phrases for daily Japanese living.
Washi Craft >Date & Time: 14, Jan, 1000-1130 >Where to meet: A&FRC Classroom Learn to make decorative items with traditional Japanese craft paper. Japanese Basic Step 1 >Date & Time: 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, & 31 Jan, 17301900 >Where to meet: A&FRC Classroom This is a 4 week language class focusing on proficiency of speech and practical application.

Japanese for Busy People >Date & Time: 15, 16, & 17, 1200-1300 >Where to meet: A&FRC Classroom Learn basic Japanese expressions in an intense 3-day session and make your stay in Okinawa fun and memorable!

Other Events at the A&FRC

2 Jan at 0800 4 Jan at 0800 11 Jan at 0900 14-18 Jan at 0800 15-17 Jan at 1200 22 Jan at 0900 24 Jan at 0900 28 Jan at 0900 Newcomers Orientation First Time Home Buying Kimono Wearing Transition GPS Japanese for Busy People Bundles for Babies Plan My Move Federal Job Search

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EXTENDED UNTIL DEC 2013 !!! Visit the A&FRC or call 634-3366 for more details

MILITARY & FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANT PROGRAM

Brought to you by

Department of Defense
To provide a supplemental on-base resource for addressing work and family life issues

Licensed professional counselors are now available on base to provide short term consultations at no charge.
Consultations are provided on a confidential* basis to assist SOFA status personnel 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 634-4451 090-8518-0939; 080-3929-2486

*Exceptions to confidentiality are Duty to Warn issues.

The Japanese New Year is the most important holiday in Japan. Most businesses will be closed from 1-3 Jan 2013.

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.

You need to be prepared for any island wide emergency. One way of getting prepared for emergencies is by having your Okinawa Area Emergency Evacuation Program (OAEEP) packets completed. If you are unfamiliar with the OAEEP package, please contact your 1st Shirt to find out who your OAEEP Wardens are. They will help you.

More questions? Please contact the A&FRC at 634-3366