Lakenheath community bulletins Nov. 7 - 17

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Undergraduate Flying Training open to applicants
The next Undergraduate Flying Training selection board will convene at the Air Force Personnel Center Jan. 13. Applicants should send their completed applications postmarked by Nov. 14. For more information, visit the AFPC "Ask" Web site; search for "UFP."

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.
Holy day masses 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m.
Reconciliation: Saturday 4 p.m. or by appointment

Protestant
All Protestant services held on Sundays
Liturgical service 8 a.m.
Traditional Protestant service 11 a.m.
Gospel service 12:30 p.m.
Contemporary service 4:30 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

Airmen and Family Readiness Center November Classes:

Smooth Move Exit
A Smooth Move Exit class will be held Nov. 17 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. It provides a
consolidated 2-hr 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 class will be held Nov. 17 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.

Pre-Separation Briefing
A pre-separation briefing will be held Nov. 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. This class fulfills the mandatory requirement for all personnel retiring/separating from the
military. This class should be completed 90 days before separation/retirement.

Pre-Deployment Readiness Briefings
Pre-deployment readiness briefings will be held Nov. 12, 19 and 26. These are required for all those going TDY or deploying for more than 30 days. They will fulfill your pre-deployment checklist requirement.

Financial Foundations
A Financial Foundations class will be held Nov. 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. This money management class includes goal setting, budgeting, credit and debt management and basic investing.

Sponsor Training
Sponsor training will be held Nov. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. All first time active duty sponsors and those who have not had training in over a year are required to attend sponsorship training. The training reviews the basic requirements of sponsorship and provides useful resources to better assist the newcomer.

3-Day TAP Workshop
A three-day TAP workshop will be held Nov. 12 to 14 and 18 to 20 from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. TAP workshops are conducted by trained DOL facilitators. Participants will learn to write effective resumes and cover letters, interviewing techniques and successful job search methods.

Heart Link
Heart Link will be held Nov. 13 from 8:20 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Eagles Landing. Heart Link is a Spouse's Orientation Program targeting new Air Force Spouses (5 years or less), as well as others who want to know more about the Air Force lifestyle.

VA Benefits Briefing
A VA benefits briefing will be held Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This briefing will cover benefits you are entitled to receive from Veteran's Affairs, and the Veteran's Affairs representative will also field questions.

Spouse Reintegration Briefing
A spouse reintegration briefing will be held Nov. 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This class will discuss potential issues and tips for reintegrating with your returning spouse.

Force Support Squadron Briefs

Information, Tickets and Travel

Nov 15
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market

Nov 16
Shakespeare Country: Stratford-Upon-Avon and Warwick Castle

Nov 22
London Tour
Norwich Christmas Market

Nov 23
Stonehenge & Salisbury

Nov 27
Thanksgiving Medieval Banquet

Nov 28
Bath Christmas Market

Nov 29
Worcester Christmas Fayre
London DYO 

Dec 6
Lincoln Christmas Market 

Dec 7
Dickensian Christmas in Rochester

For more information, call Information, Tickets and Travel (ITT) or visit their website at www.ittlakenheath.com.

Holiday Photo Studio
Have your 2008 family holiday photos taken Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., at the Lakenheath Arts & Crafts Center Nov. 8 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. $12.50 sitting fee. Pets encouraged. Call Jim Howard at 226-2823 to book your appointment today. 

Holiday Pamper Time
Treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure at 48th Avenue Community Center Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy being pampered by a fully qualified beautician. Sign up by Nov. 12. Call 226-4884 for more information. 

Deployed Families' Luncheon
The Youth Center is inviting all deployed families to visit for a light lunch and a little fun Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free fun includes bouncy castles, face painting and much more.
 
Outdoor Recreation

Nov 8
Cycle the Grand Union Canal

Nov 28-29
Most Haunted Inn, Wales

Call Lakenheath Outdoor Recreation at 226-2146 for more information and pricing.

Download the latest Force Support calendars and events at
www.48fss.com.