Weekly Bulletin: June 9, 2016

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 676-4358, or the Air Force Assistance Fund Officer, Lucretia Taylor, at 676-5111.

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

NCOA/ALS Graduations

The next Noncommissioned Officer Academy graduation will be held June 17 at 7:30 a.m. at the NCOA Auditorium.

The next Airman Leadership School graduation will be held June 23 at 6 p.m. at the Sheppard Club.

School Sports Physicals

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

Sheppard Movie Schedule

Friday, June 10
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (PG-13) 6 p.m.

Keanu (R) 9 p.m., $1.00 Feature
                     

Saturday June 11
Mother’s Day (PG-13) 2 p.m.
The Huntsman: Winters War (PG-13) 5 p.m.

Keanu (R) 8 p.m.
                     

Sunday June 12
Captain America: Civil War (PG-13) 3 p.m.

Tuesday June 14
The Jungle Book (PG), 6 p.m. Discount night -- Adults $3.00
      

Friday June 17
Sing Street (PG-13) 6 p.m., $1.00 feature
Money Monster (R) 8:30 p.m., $1.00 feature
                 

Saturday June 18
Ratchet and Clank (PG) 2 p.m.
Mother’s Day (PG-13) 4:30 p.m.
The Huntsman: Winters War (PG-13) 1930

Sunday June 19
Captain America: Civil War (PG-13) 1500

For more movie times, ticket prices or other information, call (940) 855-0824.

Family Advocacy Events

The following classes and events are being held at Family Advocacy, Building 1200, second floor. Call 676-2271 for more information:

• Couples Links, June 10, 14, 21 and 28 from 8:30-10 a.m. This is a five-module seminar that teaches couples the Relationship Attachment Model (RAM) and how to apply it to enhance and better their relationship.

• Story Time at the Commons, June 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Sheppard Commons.

• Stress Awareness in Family Dynamics, June 14 from 3-4 p.m. This one hour course will focus on identifying stress, how it may impact family dynamics and effective ways to manage it.

• Car Seat Checkpoint, June 16 from 8:30 a.m. to noon (call for an appointment).

• Good Touch, Bad Touch, June 23 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Genuine Relationships, June 28 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Effective Communication in Relationships, June 29 from 3-4 p.m. This one hour course focuses on general communication Skills. Beneficial for couples and individuals that are having a hard time communicating in relationships and at work.

Airman & Family Readiness Events

The following classes are planned at the Airman & Family Readiness Center:

• Study Skills & Test Taking, every Tuesday at 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

• Parent & Tots Playgroup, every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Solid Rock Café

• Money Moods, June 13 at 11:30 a.m.

• Smooth Move Workshop, June 14 at 9 a.m.

• Credit Reports and Credit Scores, June 16 at 11:30 a.m.

• Active Duty Death Benefits & Entitlements, June 20 at 6 p.m.

• Bundles for Babies, June 28 from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

• Interpersonal Problem Solving, June 30 at 11:30 a.m.

Leadership Pathways Classes

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

• Wingmen ‘n Worship Bible Study/June 12/Solid Rock Café/676-0077

• Adult Sunday School/June 12 @ 9:30 a.m./Bldg 450/676-0017

• Money Moods - Personalities/June 13 @ 11:30 a.m./Airman & Family Readiness Center/676-4358

• How to Start College/June 14 @ 8 a.m. and 2 p.m./Bldg 402 Room 315E/676-4842

• Bullet Writing for EPRs and Awards/June 14 @ 11:30 a.m./Bldg 1662 Room C-4/676-4278

• Protestant Women of the Chapel/June 14 @ 6 p.m./North Chapel Annex/676-0014

• Navigator's Bible Study/June 14/Bldg 450/676-0014

• Stress Awareness in Family Dynamics/June 14 @ 3 p.m./Bldg 1200-Family Advocacy 2nd Floor/676-2271

• Smooth Move Workshop/June 14 @ 9 a.m./Airman & Family Readiness Center/676-4358

• Mid-Week Inspiration/June 8/Bldg 810/676-0791

• Navigator's Bible Study/June 15/Bldg 450/676-0014

• Credit Reports & Scores/June 16 @ 11:30 a.m./Airman & Family Readiness/676-4358

• Protestant Men of the Chapel/June 18 @ 7:30 a.m./SRC Conference Room/676-0791

Key Spouse Training

The Airman and Family Readiness is offering the following upcoming Key Spouse training:

• Key Spouse Initial Training, July 7 at 8:30 a.m. at the A&FRC

TMO: PCS Season Has Begun

Permanent Change of Station season is already underway, and the Traffic Management Office is reminding all who are slated to move to contact them as early as possible. There is only one authorized moving company in the area, so the sooner you engage with TMO, the more likely you are to get your desired move date.

JPPSO has been receiving a lot of short notice shipments.  Please enforce a 3 weeks’ notice for ALL shipments with and through your local TMO.  Shipments requiring pick up in less than 3 weeks must be coordinated with the applicable JPPSO prior to submission (NOTE: Excludes applications for tech training students).  Lastly, please include an alternate pack/pick up dates from customers on ALL shipments.

For more information about PCS shipments, call the TMO Office at 676-5499.

Upcoming Force Support Events

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

• Weekly                 Wing Wednesdays

• Weekly                 Thirsty Thursdays and half-price pizza

• Weekly                 Karaoke Fridays

• Jun 10                   Water Pong Tournament • Airman’s Club

• Jun 11                   Daddy and Me Pirate Party • The Commons

• Jun 14-17             Baseball/Softball Camp • Madrigal Youth Center

• Jun 17                   Cornhole Tournament • Sheppard Club

• Jun 17                   Cocktails & Canvas • The Commons

• Jun 18                   Ancient Ovens Trip • Outdoor Recreation

• Jun 18                   Parents Night Out/Give Parents A Break • Madrigal Youth Center/CDC

• Jun 18                   Open Mic Night • Airman’s Club

• Jun 19                   Father’s Day Free Bowling • North Lanes

• Jun 21-24             Soccer Camp • Madrigal Youth Center

• Jun 23                   Ceramic Fusion Class • The Commons

• Jun 24                   Food & Wine Pairing • Sheppard Club

• Jun 24                   Family Movie Night (Summer Reading Program Event) • The Commons

• Jun 24                   Designs on Glass • The Commons

• Jun 24                   Luau on the Patio • Airman’s Club

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