Lakenheath community bulletins April 9 - 16 Published April 10, 2009 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Breckland Pines Golf Range Closure April 6-May 8 Open for short irons only after 5pm. Call 226-2223 for more information. Flightline Barber Shop The Flightline Barber Shop will be open Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins and Appointments Welcome. For more information, call 226-3421. FMO closure The Furnishings Management Office located on RAF Feltwell will be closed from May 4 for the British Bank Holiday. Wine, Women and Song Charity Auction A Wine, Women, and Song Charity Auction to benefit the base and local communities will be April 24 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Eagles' Landing Ballroom. Heart Link a Spouse Orientation Program Heart Link is intended to orientate new spouses to Air Force way of life. The purpose and objective of Heart Link is to strengthen military families, enhance mission readiness, increase retention and spouse awareness of the Air Force mission, customs, traditions, protocol, and other support resources and services that are available for them. The next Heart Link Orientation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the RAF Lakenheath base Chapel 8 May 2009. For more information or to attend the Heart Link Orientation, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 226-3847. Trespass Notice The firing range that supports RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall is located at RAF Feltwell. The range complex is in the southwest corner of the base and is surrounded by a perimeter fence clearly marked by danger signs. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. When firing is in progress, the red range flags or red flashing beacons will be visible from all range entrance points. Unauthorized entry in to the range is not only illegal, but also hazardous due to the airborne lead particles. British Post Office At the British Post Office, Airmen can pay everything from gas and water bills to telephone and mail orders. The post office also has the ability to cash and deposit checks to select banks, as well as issue and redeem money orders and exchange currencies. In addition to handling money for Airmen, the British Post Office also sells a variety of insurance, from travel to car and home insurance. Airmen can also get a road tax license issued, as well as a selection of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency application forms. For more information, visit the British Post Office. Survivor Benefit Plan A military retiree is guaranteed a monthly income for life. However, military retired pay stops on the date the retiree dies. The Survivor Benefit Plan was created to protect widowed spouses and dependent children from complete loss of income. For more information, call 226-3070. RAF Lakenheath worship schedule Catholic Saturday mass 5 p.m. Sunday mass 9:30 a.m. Daily Mass, Tue. - Fri. 11:30 a.m. Protestant 7th Day Adventist 5 p.m. (Saturday) Traditional Protestant service 11 a.m. Gospel service 12:45 p.m. Contemporary service 5 p.m. For more information about chapel programs, call 226-3711. The duty chaplain can be contracted after duty hours via the command post at 226-4800. Force Support Squadron Briefs Airman and Family Readiness Center Identity Theft and You Thursday, April 16 and 30, 1-3pm Learn the measures you can take to avoid being a victim of identity theft. Understand how to recognize the signs of identity theft and learn what you can do to save your financial future if you are a victim of identity theft. Newcomer's Bus Tour to Bury St Edmunds Friday, April 17 and 24, 8:30am-2:30pm Visit the historic town of Bury St Edmunds and see the cathedral, eat in a traditional English pub and spend some free time shopping or exploring the rest of the town. Pet Scoop Monday, April 20, 3-5pm This class brings in pet specialists to answer questions regarding transportation requirements for pets and assistance to military families for proper planning of the shipment of their pets. Pre-Deployment Readiness Briefing Wednesday, April 22 and 29, 10-11am This class is required for those going TDY or deploying for more than 30 days. This class will fulfill your pre-deployment checklist requirement. Résumé Writing & Interviewing Skills Wednesday, April 29, 9-11am This class covers basic résumé writing and interviewing skills. Examples will be provided. Retirement 101 Briefing Monday, April 20, 1-3pm For those considering making the military a career or those who have already made the military a career who want to know more about benefits. Retirement Pre-Separation Briefing Monday, April 20, 3-4:30pm This class fulfills the mandatory training for all personnel retiring from the military. May be completed up to one year from separation date. Smooth Move Exit Monday, April 20, 12:30-3pm The class provides a consolidated 2-hour briefing of relocation services brought to you by Wing agencies such as TMO, PAX, TMO Household Goods, Finance, Housing, Tricare and more. This class will equip you with the information you need for a smooth moving PCS from RAF Lakenheath. Spouse Reintegration Briefing Monday, April 27, 1-2:30pm Discuss potential issues and tips for a successful reunion with your returning spouse. Three-Day TAP Workshop April 21-23, 8:30am-4:30pm Trained DOL facilitators conduct TAP workshops. Participants will learn to write effective resumes and cover letters, interview techniques and successful job search methods. VA Benefits Briefing Friday, April 24, 8am-noon This briefing will cover benefits you are entitled to receive from Veteran's Affairs including the VA Home Loan, Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Qualifications Guidelines and more. Representatives of Veteran's Affairs will be there to answer your questions. Mom's Central Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm Moms from every walk of life can benefit in connecting with other moms at the Health and Wellness Center. This FREE class is offered as an opportunity to network and develop new relationships, where you can share information and advice about childcare, feeding concerns and concerns with childrearing. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Airman & Family Readiness Center for more information. RAF Lakenheath Education Center The RAF Lakenheath Education Center offers many opportunities for Airmen to reach their educational goals. Airmen can sign up for professional development course briefing or seminar on the 48 FW PDC page with the following link: Information, Tickets and Travel April 18 London Half-Day Sightseeing Tour Stratford-Upon-Avon & Warwick Castle London DYO April 19 Leeds Castle April 25 Jack the Ripper & Absolut ICE Bar Dover Castle April 26 Stonehenge & Salisbury May 2 London Half-Day Sightseeing Tour London DYO May 3 London Dungeon London DYO May 9 City of York with Guided Walking Tour May 10 Mother's Day Trip Madame Tussauds May 16 City of Bath with Guided Walking Tour For more information, call Information, Tickets and Travel (ITT) or visit their website at www.ittlakenheath.com. Read to Bowl April 1-30 In celebration of Month of the Military Child, the Lakenheath Library is partnering with Liberty Lanes Bowling Center to offer every Lakenheath youth under the age of 17 an opportunity to bowl free of charge. Read or have a family member read to you for two or five hours and receive a coupon for free bowling. Visit the Library to pick up your reading log. Call 226-3713 for more information. Fit Pet Challenge April 4-July 4 Sign your pet up for this weight loss challenge. With education and support, local Air Force communities can help improve their pets' overall health and quality of life. This program is open to all registered clinic patients and features contests, education, prizes, giveaways, examinations, photos and more. Call the Feltwell Veterinary Clinic at 226-7097 for details. Dodgeball Tournament Saturday, May 2, 9:30am Six-person teams can sign up at the Lakenheath Fitness & Sports Center. This event is FREE to everyone ages 16 and older with a DoD or MoD ID card. Rules will be posted at the Fitness & Sports Center. Tournament format will be determined by the number of teams signed up to play. Call 226-3607 for more information. Download the latest Force Support calendars and events at www.48fss.com.