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Inside this Issue:
1 ............... Experience Japan
2 ................ November Events
Experience 3 ................... Family Advocay
4 ............... Friendship Groups
November 5 ........Force Support Squadron
6 ............. American Red Cross
SURVIVAL JAPANESE KOMAKI ONSEN RESORT TOUR 7 .......................... PLAYpass
Wednesdays, 2, 9, 16, 23 November (4 sessions) Friday, 18 November, 10 a.m. - Noon (Children are allowed)
9 - 10 a.m. or 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. A&FRC Front Desk and Carpool to the Resort
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Misawa Inn Conference Room (Small children are not allowed) Visit a beautiful indoor & outdoor hot bath, Japanese garden,
Learn basic Japanese in a series of four sessions throughout the picturesque lake, Nebuta festival exhibition & more. People
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month. This is a great way to learn enough to navigate on your own
come from all over Japan to visit this famous resort.
or interact with the local population!
KOTO MUSIC
BEYOND SURVIVAL JAPANESE Tuesdays, 1, 15, 22 November (3 sessions)
Mondays, 14, 21, 28 November (3 sessions) 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Small children are not allowed)
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Meet at A&FRC front desk and drive your own car to the music
A&FRC Classroom Torii Building (Children are not allowed) studio. Don’t miss this chance to learn KOTO, a traditional Japanese
Three sessions of Japanese language class. stringed instrument for free.
Completion of Survival Japanese is required to take this course. Men and women over 12 years old are welcome.
INTERACTIVE JAPANESE CASUAL TEA CEREMONY
Wednesday, 2 November Tuesday, 22 November, 1- 3 p.m.
10 a.m. - Noon (Children are allowed)
Misawa International Center
A&FRC Classroom (Children are allowed)
Enjoy a casual tea party on the table. Search for Misawa
Enjoy learning Japanese culture and language from local Learn how to make and drink tea in accordance
Japanese through fun activities. It’s a great opportunity to make with set rules of etiquette. Airman & Family
new friends for you and your children.
OBI DECORATION MAKING
Tuesday, 15 November, 10 a.m. - Noon
Readiness Center
PAPER CRAFT
Tuesday, 15 November
6 - 7:30 p.m. (Children are allowed)
A&FRC classroom Torii Building (Children are not allowed)
Have fun with leaning how to tie obi (belt for kimono) for the decora- and “like” us on
tion of your home! Please bring your own obi and sewing set.
A&FRC Classroom (Torii Building)
Rekindle your creative abilities.
OUTSIDE THE GATE TOUR -
Facebook.
Learn how to make Japanese paper dolls. Great for the entire family!
GLASSBLOWING STUDIO
Monday, 7 November, 9:15 a.m. - 3 p.m.
JAPANESE COOKING - TONJIRU A&FRC Front Desk and Carpool to the Studio
(PORK SOUP)
(Children are not allowed)
Monday, 28 November, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Make your own drinking glass in Hachinohe.
or Please bring ¥3,000 for the class and some yen for your lunch.
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 JAPAN
Tuesday, 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!
Airman & Family Readiness Center
Torii Building
All classes require advance sign-up. Call or visit the A&FRC in the Torii Building, Bldg. 656. 226-4735
226-4735 35fss.afrc@misawa.af.mil
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November Events
Tuesday
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Koto Music
Wednesday
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TAP Workshop
Thursday
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TAP Benefits Brief
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Oirase Brewery Tour
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - Noon 5 - 10 p.m.
TAP Workshop Pre-Deployment Reintegration
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 9 - 11 a.m.
Reintegration
9 - 11 a.m.
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30/60 day Financial Planning: Career/ Family Reintegration
Reintegration Saving & Investing Employment Clinic Appreciation Night 9 - 11 a.m.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 10 - 11:30 a.m. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2 - 5 p.m.
5 Love Languages of Pre-Deployment
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Teens
6 - 8 p.m.
Reintegration
9 - 11 a.m.
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30/60 Day Koto Music Pre-Deployment Smooth Move Group Deployed Family
Reintegration 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Pre-Separation Pictures Tour
5 Love Languages of E-4 & Below Managing Stress 10 - 11:30 a.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Teens Financial Refresher Oirase Brewery Tour
6 - 8 p.m. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. During the Holidays 5 - 10 p.m.
Surviving the Holidays Children’s Cooking 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Give Parents a Break
Financially Class Night
10 - 11:30 a.m. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Reintegration Deadline to sign-up for Give Reintegration
9 - 11 a.m. Parents a Break Night 9 - 11 a.m.
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First Duty Station PFMP Koto Music Pre-Deployment Reintegration
8 a.m. - Noon 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 9 - 11 a.m.
Bundles for Babies Reintegration
9 a.m. - Noon 9 - 11 a.m.
30/60 Day
Reintegration
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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eSponsorhip Reintegration Pre-Deployment
9 - 11 a.m. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Application & Training
(eSAT)
1 - 2:30 p.m.
30/60 day
Reintegration
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Wee Play OB Orientation
November Classes & Groups
(Family Advocacy) (MNU)
Tuesdays • 3 - 4 p.m. Wednesday, 16 November
Weasels’ Den 226-6643
226-2123
Latchkey Class
Baby Care Basics (Family Advocacy)
(Family Advocacy) Thursday, 17 November • 3 - 4 p.m.
Thursday, 17 November • 12:30 - 4 p.m. Bldg 96
Bldg 96 226-2123
226-2123
Stress Management
Breastfeeding Class (Family Advocacy)
(WIC) Monday, 21 November • 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 18 November • 1 - 3 p.m. Bldg 96
Bldg 96 226-2123
226-5592
Basic Training For Dads
Parenting Class (123 Magic) (Family Advocacy)
(A&FRC & FAP) Thursday, 10 November • 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 22 & 29 November • Noon - 1:30 p.m. Bldg 96
Torii Bldg 226-2123 or 3605
226-4735
Stress Management During
Anger Management
(Family Advocacy) the Holidays
Wednesdays • 10 - 11 a.m. (A&FRC & FAP)
Bldg 96 Thursday, 17 November • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
226-2123 226-4735 or 2123
Childbirth Class
(MNU)
Friday, 18 November
226-6643
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FRIENDSHIP GROUPS
MISAWA INTERNATIONAL POC: A&FRC 226-4735 or MIA 0176-51-1349
ASSOCIATION (MIA)
MIA hosts various programs of cultural and personal exchanges MISAWA INTERNATIONAL CLUB
throughout the year. MIA holds the Language Exchange Group This club has been the driving force in promoting international
every Wednesday from 1900 to 2100 at the Misawa International events in Misawa, following the present trend of society: “The
Center for FREE. If you want to make new friends or want to Internationalization of Local Cities” since its establishment. They
learn about Japan, this is the perfect club. Please bring a plan and carry out various programs of cultural and personal
dictionary and some writing materials if you want to learn exchanges throughout the year. The club respects the cooperation
Japanese. of the American community in Misawa, because it is the key to
POC:MIA success for further development and expansion of their activities.
Web Site: http://mia.misawasi.com/ It was established in 1987 and is the main sponsor of Japan Day
Phone: 0176-51-1349 E-mail: info-mia@misawasi.com and American Day.
POC: MISAWA INTERNATIONAL CLUB
Web Site: http://misawajp.com/
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP GROUP Phone & Fax: 0176-51-1600
It’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 JAPANESE/AMERICAN
socializing with local Japanese in a cozy atmosphere. Children FRIENDSHIP CLUB
are welcome. 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
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Tuesday, 15 November
7 p.m.
(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Misawa Civic Center • FREE
Tickets available 1 November at the
Misawa Club Cashiers’ Cage.
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November Classes
& Events
CPR/AED/First Aid
Saturday, 5 November
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ages 16+
Babysitter’s Training
Saturday, 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
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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
Great Rewards and Discounts to Support the great day trips at your
Our Deployed Families and Single Airmen, ITT or Outdoor Recreation
Centers!
Sailors and Soldiers.
Get in the Swim - Receive
Were you or your sponsor deployed or TDY for 30 days
swim lesson discounts, and
or more on or after 1 December 2010?*
learn how to stay safe in the
*In support of an active operation.
water while having fun!
Bring a copy of the orders to the Airman & Family
Readiness Center to register. 226-4735
Contact the A&FRC at 226-4735 to learn more.
Search for “Misawa
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Breastfeeding Class WIC Overseas is a nutrition education
and supplemental food program that helps
Friday, 18 November · 1 - 3 p.m mothers and young children eat well
Are you interested in breastfeeding? The Misawa and stay healthy.
WIC Overseas office provides a monthly
breastfeeding class. The class is open to anyone WIC Overseas is for women who are pregnant,
and is not limited to WIC Overseas participants. breastfeeding or postpartum. WIC Overseas is
also for children up to 5 years old.
Call 226-5592 for more information and to register.
Call 226-5592 to see if you are eligible.
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