misawa afr&c spouse connection (november issue)

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THE Resource For The Total Force

NOVEMBERSpouSe ConneCtion

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Inside this Issue:

1 ............... Experience Japan2 ................ November Events3 ................... Family Advocay4 ...............Friendship Groups5 ........Force Support Squadron6 .............American Red Cross7 .......................... PLAYpass8 ...........WIC Overseas Misawa9 .........................Education

Airman & Family Readiness CenterTorii Building

226-4735

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Experience apanJNovember

226-4735All classes require advance sign-up. Call or visit the A&FRC in the Torii Building, Bldg. 656.

SURVIVAL JAPANESEWednesdays, 2, 9, 16, 23 November (4 sessions)

9 - 10 a.m. or 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Misawa Inn Conference Room (Small children are not allowed)Learn basic Japanese in a series of four sessions throughout the

month. This is a great way to learn enough to navigate on your own or interact with the local population!

BEYOND SURVIVAL JAPANESEMondays, 14, 21, 28 November (3 sessions)

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.A&FRC Classroom Torii Building (Children are not allowed)

Three sessions of Japanese language class. Completion of Survival Japanese is required to take this course.

INTERACTIVE JAPANESEWednesday, 2 November

10 a.m. - Noon (Children are allowed)Misawa International Center

Enjoy learning Japanese culture and language from local Japanese through fun activities. It’s a great opportunity to make

new friends for you and your children.

PAPER CRAFTTuesday, 15 November

6 - 7:30 p.m. (Children are allowed)A&FRC Classroom (Torii Building)

Rekindle your creative abilities. Learn how to make Japanese paper dolls. Great for the entire family!

JAPANESE COOKING - TONJIRU (PORK SOUP)

Monday, 28 November, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.or

Tuesday, 29 November, 6 - 8 p.m.A&FRC Kitchen (Children are not allowed)

Learn from local professionals how to make tonjiru. Attendees will actually participate in the food preparation and cooking process (cut-

ting, cleaning, etc. alongside the instructors).

GROCERY SHOPPING IN JAPANTuesday, 8 November

10 - 11:30 a.m. (Children are allowed)A&FRC Front Desk and Carpool to the Store

Having trouble reading the label? Go shopping on a guided tour at a local grocery store in Misawa City. Learn to pick out and buy all

kinds of new grocery items!

KOMAKI ONSEN RESORT TOURFriday, 18 November, 10 a.m. - Noon (Children are allowed)

A&FRC Front Desk and Carpool to the ResortVisit a beautiful indoor & outdoor hot bath, Japanese garden, picturesque lake, Nebuta festival exhibition & more. People

come from all over Japan to visit this famous resort.

KOTO MUSICTuesdays, 1, 15, 22 November (3 sessions)

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Small children are not allowed)Meet at A&FRC front desk and drive your own car to the music

studio. Don’t miss this chance to learn KOTO, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument for free.

Men and women over 12 years old are welcome.

CASUAL TEA CEREMONYTuesday, 22 November, 1- 3 p.m.

A&FRC Classroom (Children are allowed)Enjoy a casual tea party on the table.

Learn how to make and drink tea in accordance with set rules of etiquette.

OBI DECORATION MAKINGTuesday, 15 November, 10 a.m. - Noon

A&FRC classroom Torii Building (Children are not allowed)Have fun with leaning how to tie obi (belt for kimono) for the decora-

tion of your home! Please bring your own obi and sewing set.

OUTSIDE THE GATE TOUR - GLASSBLOWING STUDIO

Monday, 7 November, 9:15 a.m. - 3 p.m.A&FRC Front Desk and Carpool to the Studio

(Children are not allowed)Make your own drinking glass in Hachinohe.

Please bring ¥3,000 for the class and some yen for your lunch.

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Koto Music5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

TAP Workshop8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Reintegration9 - 11 a.m.


Pre-Deployment8:30 - 9:30 a.m.


TAP Benefits Brief8 a.m. - Noon


Oirase Brewery Tour5 - 10 p.m.

30/60 day Reintegration8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Financial Planning: Saving & Investing

10 - 11:30 a.m.5 Love Languages of

Teens6 - 8 p.m.


Career/Employment Clinic

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Pre-Deployment

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Family Appreciation Night

2 - 5 p.m.


30/60 Day Reintegration8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Koto Music5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

5 Love Languages of Teens

6 - 8 p.m.Surviving the Holidays

Financially10 - 11:30 a.m.


Pre-Deployment8:30 - 9:30 a.m.E-4 & Below

Financial Refresher10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Cooking Class

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Deadline to sign-up for Give

Parents a Break Night

Smooth Move8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Managing Stress During the Holidays

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Group Pre-Separation

10 - 11:30 a.m.Oirase Brewery Tour

5 - 10 p.m.Give Parents a Break

Night6:30 - 10:30 p.m.Reintegration

9 - 11 a.m.

Deployed Family Pictures Tour10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

First Duty Station PFMP8 a.m. - Noon

Bundles for Babies9 a.m. - Noon30/60 Day

Reintegration8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Koto Music5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Reintegration

9 - 11 a.m.



eSponsorhip Application & Training

(eSAT)1 - 2:30 p.m.30/60 day

Reintegration8:30 - 9:30 a.m.



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November Classes & GroupsWee Play(Family Advocacy)

Tuesdays • 3 - 4 p.m.Weasels’ Den

226-2123

Baby Care Basics(Family Advocacy)

Thursday, 17 November • 12:30 - 4 p.m.Bldg 96

226-2123

Breastfeeding Class(WIC)

Friday, 18 November • 1 - 3 p.m.Bldg 96

226-5592

Parenting Class (123 Magic)(A&FRC & FAP)

Tuesday, 22 & 29 November • Noon - 1:30 p.m.Torii Bldg226-4735

Anger Management(Family Advocacy)

Wednesdays • 10 - 11 a.m.Bldg 96

226-2123

Childbirth Class(MNU)

Friday, 18 November226-6643

OB Orientation(MNU)

Wednesday, 16 November226-6643

Latchkey Class(Family Advocacy)

Thursday, 17 November • 3 - 4 p.m.Bldg 96

226-2123

Stress Management(Family Advocacy)

Monday, 21 November • 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Bldg 96

226-2123

Basic Training For Dads(Family Advocacy)

Thursday, 10 November • 6 - 7:30 p.m.Bldg 96

226-2123 or 3605

Stress Management During the Holidays(A&FRC & FAP)

Thursday, 17 November • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.226-4735 or 2123

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MISAWA INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MIA)

MIA hosts various programs of cultural and personal exchanges throughout the year. MIA holds the Language Exchange Group every Wednesday from 1900 to 2100 at the Misawa International Center for FREE. If you want to make new friends or want to learn about Japan, this is the perfect club. Please bring a dictionary and some writing materials if you want to learn Japanese.

POC:MIAWeb Site: http://mia.misawasi.com/

Phone: 0176-51-1349 E-mail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP GROUPIt’s co-hosted by MIA and the A&FRC. It will be held on the first Wednesday of every month. Local Japanese will introduce Japanese traditional events and culture to the attendees. Enjoy socializing with local Japanese in a cozy atmosphere. Children are welcome.

POC: A&FRC 226-4735 or MIA 0176-51-1349

MISAWA INTERNATIONAL CLUBThis club has been the driving force in promoting international events in Misawa, following the present trend of society: “The Internationalization of Local Cities” since its establishment. They plan and carry out various programs of cultural and personal exchanges throughout the year. The club respects the cooperation of the American community in Misawa, because it is the key to success for further development and expansion of their activities. It was established in 1987 and is the main sponsor of Japan Day and American Day.

POC: MISAWA INTERNATIONAL CLUBWeb Site: http://misawajp.com/

Phone & Fax: 0176-51-1600

JAPANESE/AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP CLUB

This club was organized in 1980 with the purpose for Americans and Japanese to learn each other’s language, culture and way of

life through exchange activities. Presently the club has about 50 American and Japanese members. Club members, their families and friends go on ski trips, visit the Hirosaki Cherry

Blossom Festival, hike, enjoy fireworks at Lake Towada, help Japan Day and American Day events, participate in the Misawa Festival and conduct volunteer services, such as visiting old folks’ homes and facilities for handicapped

children, as well as assisting with the Red Feather Charity program. The club holds “Japanese and English Speaking Circle” every Friday.

POC: Mr. Hisashi Yoshida

FRIENDSHIP GROUPS

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ForCe Support SquAdron

Tuesday, 15 November7 p.m.

(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

Misawa Civic Center • FREE

Tickets available 1 November at the

Misawa Club Cashiers’ Cage.

The Grid is now accepting reservations for official

and unofficial functions! Reserve this versatile

facility for birthday parties, Commanders' Calls,

holiday functions, baby showers and more!

Contact the Mokuteki Community Center for

reservations at 226-4128.

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November Classes & Events

CPR/AED/First AidSaturday, 5 November

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Ages 16+

Babysitter’s TrainingSaturday, 19 November

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.Ages 11 to 15

Call 226-3016 for more information

and to register.Check us out on

Facebook! Search for Misawa American Red Cross and “Like” us.

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Learn to PLAY - Save hundreds with discounts in recreational and life skill classes, such as dance, music, karate, scuba, fitness and more!

Enjoy Recreational Activities - Super discounts on recreational programs and events at your Bowling Center, Outdoor Recreation Center, Arts & Crafts Center and more!

Take Day Trips - Check out the great day trips at your ITT or Outdoor Recreation Centers!

Get in the Swim - Receive swim lesson discounts, and learn how to stay safe in the water while having fun!

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Search for “Misawa Airman & Family Readiness Center” on Facebook and “Like” us!

Were you or your sponsor deployed or TDY for 30 days or more on or after 1 December 2010?*

*In support of an active operation.

Bring a copy of the orders to the Airman & Family Readiness Center to register.

Contact the A&FRC at 226-4735 to learn more.

Great Rewards and Discounts to Support Our Deployed Families and Single Airmen,

Sailors and Soldiers.

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226-5592

Breastfeeding ClassFriday, 18 November · 1 - 3 p.m

Are you interested in breastfeeding? The Misawa WIC Overseas office provides a monthly

breastfeeding class. The class is open to anyone and is not limited to WIC Overseas participants.

Call 226-5592 for more information and to register.

WIC Overseas is a nutrition education and supplemental food program that helps

mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.

WIC Overseas is for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum. WIC Overseas is

also for children up to 5 years old.

Call 226-5592 to see if you are eligible.

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