Community Bulletins: Dec. 18

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  • 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Interested in submitting an announcement or notice to the Lakenheath Community Bulletins?

Contact the 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at DSN 226-2151 or e-mail 48fw.painternal@us.af.mil for more information.

Did you know that RAF Lakenheath is on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube? Check us out at:

Facebook - www.facebook.com/RAFLakenheath
Twitter - https://twitter.com/48FighterWing
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/48thFighterWing

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chapel worship schedule changes

Protestant
· Sat, 3:30 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Service
· Sun, 9:30 a.m., Transform Worship Service: Live-Love-Serve
· Sun, 11 a.m., United Pentecostal Service (at the Spiritual Life Center, RAF Feltwell)

Catholic
Sun, 11:15 a.m., Mass

Kids on the move
Kids on the Move is a free program intended to help children become more active and change their approach to exercise. The program is offered year-round and is open to children ages 4 -12. Children older than 12 are welcome to participate as volunteers, helpers or team leaders. Classes are held at the RAF Lakenheath Elementary School. Please see the RAF Lakenheath/Mildenhall HAWC Facebook page for this month's calendar, or call DSN 226-2710 or commercial 01638 52 2710.

For more information, contact Fathia Clay at DSN 226-2710 or Jennifer Herling at DSN 226-7161.

Interested in giving back to the local community?
To receive information regarding current volunteer and community outreach opportunities, send your name and contact information to the Airman and Family Readiness Center volunteer coordinator, Heather Douglass.

Airport Shuttle Services
Need a ride to the airport? Outdoor Recreation can get you there and can take your pets too! Services all U.K. airports. For further details and bookings, please call DSN 226-2146.

EVENTS

Roth TSP Contributions
If you wish to continue your Roth Thrift Savings Plan contributions, you must submit a new Roth TSP election on myPay or submit a TSP election form to your finance office during the time period Jan. 1-31, 2015.  Failure to do so will result in your Roth TSP contributions stopping after January 2015.  This requirement is due to pay system improvements that will more fully automate processing and provide better customer service to you.  Elections for Roth contributions for February 2015 will be accepted Jan. 1 to 31, 2015.  You may enroll online with myPay or submit the revised paper election form, TSP-U-1 to your finance office.  The revised TSP-U-1 (1/2015) will be available on www.tsp.gov on January 1st.  More information as well as worksheets to help you calculate your contribution will be available on www.dfas.mil in early December.

Healthy Holidays: Seasonal Incentive Program
Stay fit through the holiday season! Complete workouts at the Fitness Center Nov. 27-Dec. 31 and get a stamp. Fill your card and be entered to win a prize! Stamp cards are available at the Fitness Center front desk.

Country Night
If you feel like a little bit of country excitement, head to the Liberty Club ballroom and enjoy music from DJ Farva, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. on Saturday, December 13 and 27. It's FREE for club members and just $5 from non-members. Call DSN 226-1611 for more information.

Christmas Eve at Warwick Castle
On Wednesday, December 24, Enjoy a trip to Warwick Castle as it will be decorated in all its festive glory, and visitors will have the chance to see Santa Clause, his reindeer, and of course, his mischievous elves. Departs at 8 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m., Adults £30, Children £26. Please Contact ITT at DSN 226-2979 for more information and tickets.

Holiday Family Skate
Wednesday, December 24 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Come out and enjoy a Holiday family skate. Admission is only $3 and includes hot chocolate, candy canes and cookies. For more information please contact the Page CAC at DSN 226-1627 for more details.

Teen Christmas at Kew Gardens
On Saturday, December 20 from 3-11 p.m. teens can enjoy an afternoon wandering between the beautiful waterside, light sculptures and architecture drenched in holiday color! Open to ages 13-18. Members $25; Non-members $30 Contact the Youth center at DSN 226-3180 for more information.

Christmas Meal
Thursday December 25 from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. come and enjoy a Holiday meal at Knights Table. A
La Carte Pricing for Non-meal card holders. Contact the Knights Table Military Dining Facility at DSN
226-3672 for more information.

Boxing Day Bowling
Wind down from the holidays and celebrate Boxing Day with $1.50 games and shoe rentals at Liberty
Lanes from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Please contact Liberty Lanes Bowling Center at DSN 226-2108 for more
information or lane rental.

Free Winterization Check
December 1-31 bring your car out to the Auto Hobby Complex to receive a FREE 7 point winterization check. No appointment necessary. For more information or to make an appointment please contact the Auto Hobby Complex at DSN 226-2454.

School Age Parent Activity
Come and join your school age child in a FREE fun filled winter themed art activity on Thursday, December 18 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Youth center. Contact DSN 226-3180 for more details

The Lakenheath Warrior Revealed!
Jo Caruth, the archaeologist who excavated the Lakenheath Warrior, his horse and artifacts, here on RAF Lakenheath, will be at the Base Chapel on Thursday, January 15 at 5:30 p.m. to talk about the excavation. Don't miss your chance to hear her exciting first-hand account of the events! Open to ages 18+. Contact the Liberty Library at DSN 226-3713 for more information.

Best Decorated Holiday Home
Add seasonal cheer and join in on the festive fun for your chance to win FSS gift cards! Sign up December 1-16. Winner will be announced Thursday, December 18. Contact the Page CAC at DSN 226- 1627 for more information.*Open to residents of Liberty Village, Lords Walk and Feltwell housing only.

Winter Torch-lit Tour at Warwick Castle and Stratford-apon-Avon
On Sunday, December 14 enjoy a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, then to Warwick Castle. You'll be guided through the Castle and experience how Christmas was celebrated through the ages. This trip is not recommended for children under 18. Departs at 10 a.m. and returns at 7 p.m., adults only £42. Please Contact ITT at DSN 226-2979 for more information and tickets!

Kid's Night Out
Come and join us for an evening of fun on Friday December 12 from 6:30-10:30 p.m! Games, art activities and dinner provided. Open to ages 6-12. Sign up by Wednesday, December 10. Members $15; Non-members $20 Contact the Youth center at DSN 226-3180 for more information.