Lakenheath community bulletins Jan. 8 - 15 Published Jan. 8, 2009 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Lakenheath Men's Varsity Softball The Lakenheath Men's Softball Team will be holding a meeting at the Liberty Club Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. We will be discussing try outs, uniforms, tournaments, fundraisers etc. It's open to all active duty, DOD civilians, and dependents over the age of 18. If you have any questions, e-mail Coach Joe Hacker at joe.hacker@eu.dodea.edu or todd.seefeldt@lakenheath.af.mil Pre-inaugural event The African-American Heritage Association will hold a pre-inagural celebration Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Eagle's Landing. For event information or tickets, call 07910 270693 or 07895 550009. 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. 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: https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/CoP/OpenCoP.asp?Filter=OO-OT-FE-16 Education Center extended hours The Education Center and representatives from the on base schools ( UMUC, CTC, Oklahoma University, and University of Phoenix) will join Embry riddle Aeronautical University near the flight line in bldg. 1215 to offer office hours every third Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Jan. 15. For more information, call 226-3851. Airmen and Family Readiness Center January Classes: Employment Connections An Employment Connections briefing will be held Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. This class will help you learn about the local labor market and find out what jobs are available on and off base. Personnel specialists will be available to answer questions concerning their hiring procedures. 3-Day TAP Workshop A 3-day Transition Assistance Program briefing will be held Jan. 20 to 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TAP workshops are conducted by professionally trained facilitators. Participants will learn how to write effective resumes and cover letters, interviewing techniques and successful job search methods. Smooth Move Exit A Smooth Move Exit briefing will be held Jan. 5 and 26 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Provides a consolidated briefing of relocation services brought to you by Wing agencies such as TMO PAX, TMO Household goods, Finance, Housing, Tricare, etc. Pet Scoop A Pet Scoop briefing will be held Jan. 5 and 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. This class brings in pet specialists to answer questions regarding transportation requirements for pets and to assist military families in properly planning for the shipment of their pets. VA Benefits Briefing A VA Benefits briefing will be held Jan. 5 and 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. Topics to be covered include; VA Home Loan, Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehab, Disability Qualifications Guidelines, and much more. Force Support Squadron Briefs Tell Air Force Services What You Think Air Force Services wants to know what you think of your installation. Visit www.usafservue.com through Jan. 15 to tell the Air Force what you think of RAF Lakenheath. Information, Tickets and Travel Jan 16-19 Scotland Winter Getaway Jan 24 London Half-Day Sightseeing Tour Jan 25 London Aquarium London Eye Tower of London Jan 31 Dover Castle & Wartime Tunnels Feb 1 Chinese New Year Feb 7 London DYO Windsor Castle Feb 8 Madame Tussaud's & Chamber Live London DYO For more information, call Information, Tickets and Travel (ITT) or visit their website at www.ittlakenheath.com. Outdoor Recreation Jan 31 Horse Riding Lesson or Hacking Feb 7 Walk the Little Ouse Feb 14-17 Scotland Winter Getaway Feb 20 Greene King Brewery and Tasting Tour Call Lakenheath Outdoor Recreation at 226-2146 for more information and pricing. Download the latest Force Support calendars and events at www.48fss.com.