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A&FRC Monthly Newsletter for Families of Deployed Military Members
A i rma n a nd Fa mi l y R e a d i ne s s C e nte r B u i l d i ng 2 2 0
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Who To Call?
Kadena ShogunsKadena Shoguns
A&FRC634-3366
Red Cross 634-1979
Family Advocacy 634-0433
Base Chapel 634-1288
Legal Office 634-3300
Medical 630-4817
Finance 634-1300
TriCare 630-4310
Mental Health 630-4817
Dental 630-4817
SARC 634-7272
Vet Clinic 959-1300
MFLC 634- 3915HAPPY fathersday
Chief
Carla E. Diamond
Editor
MSgt Devin Wright
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www.myairforcelife.com
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Bon-Dori, is a Japanese Tradi-tional Summer Dance Festival.During summer evenings every-where in Japan, the local com-munity enjoys BonDori (Dance)
in the near by parks or play-grounds. This tradition wasoriginated when the farmersthanked the Rice Paddock Godfor a good summer crop.
Haarii Dragon Boat Race, Tra-dition holds that if the Haarii bellechoes, then the rainy season isover and summer is finally in fullswing. According to Uminchu
(Okinawan dialect for fisherman)who give thanks for the sea'sbounty and pray for a good har-vest and safe fishing, this mag-nificent festival represents thefanfare of Okinawa's long sum-mer
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Japanese for Busy People
>Date & Time: 16 - 18 Aug, 1200 - 1330
>Where to meet: A&FRC Classroom
This is a 3-day lunchtime session for those wanting to learn
useful words and phrases for daily Japanese living.
Japanese Culture Classes & Tours
at the Airman & Family Readiness Center
Sanshin
>Date & Time: 6, 13, 20 & 27 June 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 anytime.
Japanese Bi-Cultural Workshop
>Date & Time: 11 June, 1300-1500
>Where to meet: A&FRC Culture Room
This session is designed for Japanese Spouses who would like to learn
more about the American culture and military life style. It will help build
and expand your network.
Japanese Basic Step 1>Date & Time: 4, 6 ,11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27 June 1730 - 1900
>Where to meet: A&FRC Classroom
This is a 4 week language class focusing on proficiency of speech and
practical application.
Kimono Wearing
>Date & Time: 14 June, 1000-1200
>Where to meet: A&FRC Classroom
A great way to learn a different marriage culture.
Newcomers Island Excursion
>Date & Time: 21 June, 1000 - 1500
>Where to meet: Schilling Community Center
Explore the history, culture and customs of Okinawa on this free bus trip.
Bring a snack lunch or yen for a light Japanese lunch and purchasing
souvenirs. Registration required. Open to all ages.
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MILITARY & FAM ILY LIFE CON SULTANT PROGRA MBrought to you by
Department of DefenseTo provide a supplemental on-base resource
for addressing work and family life issues
Licensed professional counselorsare now available on base
to provide short term consultationsat no charge.
Consultations are provided on a confidential*basis to assist SOFA statuspersonnel 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 634-4451090-8518-0939; 080-3929-2486*Exceptions to confidentiality are Duty to Warn issues.
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Other Events
at the A&FRC4 Jun at 0830 Personal Finance Part II
7 Jun at 0800 First Time Home Buyer
10 Jun at 1000 Washi Crafts
10-14 Jun at 0800 Transition GPS
5 & 19 Jun at 1700Deployed Family Dining
(Marshall Dining Facility)
20 Junat 0900 Plan My Move
24 Jun at 1200 Space A Travel
25 Jun at 0900 Bundles for Babies
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PLAYpass EXTENDED UNTIL DEC 2012 !!!
Come to the A&FRC at 634-3366 for more details
PLAYpass EXTENDED UNTIL DEC 2013 !!!
Come to the A&FRC at 634-3366 for more details
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More questions? Please contact
the A&FRC at 634-3366
Okinawa Typhoon Season is from 1 June31Nov. Do you have your Typhoon Kit ready? If not,
log onto Kadena AB home page and then click on
Local Weather. There is a Emergency Action
Guide attached that has all the info you will need.
You can receive 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.
Every family should have an Evacuation
Information Packet, in case of an
emergency on Okinawa, your family will be
prepared. For more information, visit: http://
www.marines.mil/unit/mcbjapan/Pages/
Newcomers/Evacuation.aspx