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Weekly Bulletin: Nov. 10, 2016

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Community College of the Air Force Graduation

 

The 2016 Fall Community College of the Air Force Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Sheppard Club on Nov. 14, at 1 p.m. and anyone is welcome to attend at no cost.

 

Combined Federal Campaign

 

The CFC began Oct. 17, and will run through Nov. 26, 2016. Last year, Sheppard raised approximately $146,000 and this year’s goal is to reach $150,000 in donations. The kick-off event has already raised $1,090 to be donated.

 

Contact your squadron POCs for more information about CFC and how to contribute.

 

Airman & Family Readiness Events

 

The following classes are planned at the Airman & Family Readiness Center (940-676-4358):

 

Every Tuesday

Study Skills & Test Taking at 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Every Wednesday

Parent & Tots Playgroup at 10 a.m. at the Solid Rock Café

Employment Assistance

Call for more information

 

Key Spouse Training

 

The Airman and Family Readiness is offering the following upcoming Key Spouse training (940-676-4358):

 

Nov. 10

Key Spouse Initial Training, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the A&FRC   

Dec. 8

Key Spouse Quarterly Training, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the A&FRC

 

Leadership Pathways CAF Classes

 

The following classes and events are planned for next week. For more information or to sign up, go to www.sheppard.af.mil, and click the Leadership Pathways graphic.

 

Nov. 12

Protestant Men of the Chapel, 7:30 a.m. at the Solid Rock Café       

Nov. 13

Latter Day Saints Service, 2 p.m. in Bldg. 810

 

Wingman N Worship Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. at the Solid Rock Café

 

Adult Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. at the Solid Rock Café

Nov. 14

Better Body Better Life Class, 1:30 p.m. at the Pitsenbarger Gym

Nov. 15

Navigator's Bible Study, 7 p.m. in Bldg. 4475

 

Protestant Women of the Chapel, 6 p.m. in Bldg. 4475

 

Couples Link, 8 a.m. at Family Advocacy

 

Active Parenting of Teens, 1 p.m. at Family Advocacy

Nov. 16

Navigator's Bible Study, 7 p.m. in Bldg. 4475

 

Stress Awareness in Family Dynamics, 1:30 p.m. at Family Advocacy

 

Mid-Week Inspiration, 6 p.m. in Bldg. 810

 

Healthy Holidays Cooking Class, 1 p.m. at the Pitsenbarger Gym

Nov. 17

Latter Day Saints Home Evening, 6 p.m. at the Solid Rock Café

 

MICT Basics, 9 a.m. in Bldg. 400

 

Effective Communication, 2 p.m. at Family Advocacy

 

PACE: Don't Manage Your Time, Manage Your Life, 9 a.m. in Bldg. 1923

 

Upcoming Force Support Events

 

For more information on the following Force Support events, go to www.82fss.com:

 

Weekly

Wing Wednesdays                                                                               

 

Thirsty Thursdays and half-price pizza

 

Karaoke Fridays

 

Free Bowling – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oct. 24-Nov. 18

Youth Basketball Registration

Nov. 14-25

BGCA Fine Arts Show at the Youth Center

Nov. 12

Piano Lessons, 12 p.m. at the Youth Center

 

UFC 205 – Alvarez vs. McGregor 6 p.m. at the Airman’s/Sheppard Clubs

 

Horseback Riding Trip, 11:30 a.m. at Outdoor Recreation

Nov. 13

NFL Sunday Ticket, 12 p.m. at the Airman’s/Sheppard Clubs

Nov. 14

Piano Lessons, 4 p.m. at the Youth Center

 

Tae Kwon Do, 5:15 p.m. at the Youth Center

Nov. 15

Fitness Orientation Class, 3:15 p.m. at the Pitsenbarger Gym

 

Monthly Birthday Dinner, 4:45 p.m. at the Tumbleweed Dining Facility

 

Glass Fusing Workshop, 5 p.m. at the Commons

Nov. 16

Tae Kwon Do, 5:15 p.m. at the Youth Center

Nov. 17

Retiree Recall, 10 a.m. at the Commons

 

Glass Fusing Workshop, 5 p.m. at the Commons

 

School Sports Physicals

 

The Sheppard Clinic Pediatric Clinic provides school and sports physicals by appointment at 940-676-1847. Please bring any school- or sport-specific forms to the appointment.

 

Air Force Aid Society

 

Air Force Aid Society emergency assistance is available to Airmen and their eligible family members to meet immediate needs in an emergency situation. The Society provides interest free loans and grants based on the individual situation for needs such as:

 

Basic Living Expenses

Emergency Travel

Vehicle Expenses

Funeral Expenses

Medical/Dental

Child Care/Respite

Moving Expenses

Miscellaneous Expenses

 

For more information, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 940-676-4358, or the Air Force Assistance Fund Officer, Lucretia Taylor, at 940-676-5111.

 

For after-hours emergency assistance, call the American Red Cross at (877) 272-7337 or the Command Post at 940-676-6266 or 2616.

 

Military and Family Life Counselors Phone Numbers

 

Adult MFLC 

940-781-6531                                                                      

CAIB/IDS Surge MFLC

940-704-4684

Youth MFLC

940-257-4671

Sheppard Elementary MFLC

940-765-5538

 

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