Army Community Service
April 2017
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Fort Rucker
Army Community
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Mom & Me:
Dad Too!
0930 - 1100
Mom & Me:
Dad Too!
0930 - 1100
Information and
Referral
Bldg. 5700, Rm 177
(334) 255-3161
http://rucker.armymw
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4.
Family and Friend CPR
0800-1100
6.
Federal Jobs
Workshop
0800-1200
Child Abuse Prevention
Proclamation Signing
1000-1100
7.
ISGT (International
Spouses Get
Together)
0900-1100
27th Annual AER
Golf Tournament
Starts at Noon
11.
Volunteer of the Year
Recognition Ceremony
1100-1300
18.
Scream Free Parenting
0900-1100
24.
“Wear Blue”
Every Friday
ESL & Basic Spanish
Classes
Every Wednesday
5.
“Learning Through
Play” Workshop
1300-1400
17.
Friday
Overseas Briefs
Wednesday
(Must RSVP)
W.I.N.D
1000 – 1100
10.
Thursday
13.
Tot Time
0930-1100
Thrift Savings Plan 101
1800-1900
19.
FRG Leadership
Training
0815-1500
25.
12.
Launching Hope
0900-1100
Employment
Readiness Class
0830 – 1130
14.
Free Family Movie
Night
1900-2100
20.
21.
27.
28.
Blended Retirement
Seminar
1800-1900
26.
Stroller Parade
Starts at 0930
Employment
Readiness Class
0830 – 1100
Newcomers’
Welcome
0830 – 1100
Army Emergency Relief Education Program: Now accepting scholarship applications until 1 May for the 2015-2016
school year! Cutoff date for scholarship application paperwork is Monday, May 1. For questions concerning the
application process, you may call the Fort Rucker AER office at (334)255-2341 or email [email protected].
Log on to www.aerhq.org or call 1-866-878-6378 for info and forms!
3 and 10 April: Mom & Me: Dad too! 0930-1100: Commons, Building 8950: For families with children ages birth to 12
months old: To register or get more information, please call ACS New Parent Support Program at (334) 2559647/3359/9805
3 April: Worthwhile Information Needing Distribution (WIND): Starting time is 1000: The Landing: For more
information, call ACS Relocation Readiness Program at (334) 255-3735
5 April: Child Abuse and Prevention Proclamation: 1000-1100: Building 5700, Atrium: Join New Parent Support
and Garrison Command in the Atrium of the Soldiers Service Center on April 7th at 10 am to sign the Proclamation for
Child Abuse and Prevention Month. For more information, please contact ACS New Parent Support at (334)2559647/3359/9805
5, 12, 19, and 26 April: ESL Classes: Every Wednesday from 0900-1100: Allen Heights Community Center: To
register or receive more information, please call ACS Relocation Readiness Program at (334) 255-3735 to sign up
5, 12, 19, and 26 April: Basic Spanish Classes: Every Wednesday from 1130-1230: Allen Heights Community
Center: To register or receive more information, please call ACS Relocation Readiness Program at (334) 255-3735 to
sign up
5, 12, 19, and 26 April : Overseas Briefs: Every Wednesday at 1030 and 1400: By appointment only: To register, call
ACS Relocation Readiness Program at (334) 255-3161/3735
6 April: Federal Job Workshop: 0800-1200: Building 5700, Room 284: This informative and interactive workshop is
aimed at getting you the info you need to increase your federal employment possibilities! Participants will receive a
FREE copy of Kathryn Troutman's "Jobseeker's Guide" (7th Edition). Registration is required two days prior to the
workshop and space is limited to the first 60 to register. For more information or to register, please call ACS
Employment Readiness Program at (334)255-2594
7 April: International Spouses Get Together (ISGT): 0900-1100; Allen Heights Community Center: Come join us
and meet spouses from other countries at our International Spouses Get Together the first Friday of every month
beginning at 9 am at the Allen Heights Community Center. Come join us and gain the support and knowledge with
finding the resources for obtaining US citizenship, education (ESL), driver’s license, and more. Multilingual volunteers
available. Please call ACS Relocation Readiness Program at (334) 255-3735 to sign up or receive more information
7, 14, 21, and 28 April: “WEAR BLUE” DAY: All Day: Blue is the nationally designated color to recognize Child
Abuse Prevention Month. Please show your support and encourage everyone in your organization and community to
wear blue on every Friday in April in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. For more information, please call
ACS New Parent Support Program at (334) 255-2647
7 April: 27th Annual AER Golf Tournament: Registration starts at 1000, “Shotgun” Start will be at 12pm: Silver
Wings Golf Course: For additional information, please contact our ACS Army Emergency Relief Officer at (334) 2552341
11 April: Learning Through Play Workshop: 1300-1400: Building 5700, Room 284: Registration will end on 7 April.
For more information or to register please call ACS New Parent Support Program at (334)255-9647 or (334)255-3359
11 April: Volunteer of the Year Ceremony: 1100-1330: Aviation Museum: For more information, please call ACS
Volunteer Program at (334) 255-1429
12 April: Tot Time: 0930-1100: Commons, Building 8950: This playgroup is for children 17 months to 36 months and
their parents: For more information, please call the New Parent Support Program (334) 255-9647/3359/9805
12 April: Thrift Savings Plan 101: 1800-1900: Building 5700, Room 282: A discussion of the significant aspects of
the TSP including: Why invest with the TSP, How to start contributing, Risk Tolerance, Traditional and Roth Accounts,
TSP funds, and diversification. Pre-registration is required by April 11 and free child care available with registration. For
more information and to register, call ACS Financial Readiness Program at (334)255-3949/9631/2341. Registration can
also be completed by going to https://rucker.armymwr.com/us/rucker/programs/financial-readiness
13 April: Free Family Movie Night: 1900-2100: Post Theater: AAFES has partnered with New Parent Support
Program to offer a free movie night. Preregister with the New Parent Support Program and sign in at the theater the
night of the movie for free tickets! For more information or to register please call ACS New Parent Support Program at
(334)255-9647 or (334)255-3359
13 and 27 April: Employment Readiness Orientations: 0830-1130: Building 5700, Rm 350: Advanced registration
is required. Get the essentials about how to conduct a successful job campaign, to include crafting a winning resume,
prepping for job interviews and other helpful tips! Advance registration is required. For more information and to reserve
your seat, please call ACS Employment Readiness Program at (334)255-2594
17 April: Scream Free Parenting: 0900-1100: Commons, Building 8950: Limit with be 15 participates and deadline
to register is 14 April. To register or receive more information, please call ACS Family Advocacy at (334) 255-3898
18 April: FRG Leadership Training: 0815-1500: Commons, Building 8950: The Leadership Training teaches about
Department of Defense Instructions (DoDI), Army Regulations (ARs) and other policy guidance (down to local
guidance) that are relevant to your role. This training has been established to provide FRG leaders with an awareness
of your role, the responsibilities of the commander and how they can best assist the commander in establishing and
maintaining his or her Family Readiness Program. Pre-registration required by: April 14, 2017. To receive free
childcare, please call (334) 255-3564 and to register or receive more information, please call (334) 255-9578/3161
19 April: Launching Hope: 0900-1100: Commons, Building 8950: Launching Hope is a Scream Free program. It is
a program for parents with teenagers. Limit to 15 participants. Deadline is Friday, April 14 at The Commons. Child care
provided. This free workshop is open to active duty, retired, DoD employees and their family members. For more
information please call ACS Family Advocacy Program at (334) 255-3898
19 April: Blended Retirement Seminar: 1800-1900: Building 5700, Room 282: This will be a discussion of the
significant changes to the current military retirement system, including how retirement pay will be calculated,
continuation pay, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with matching government contributions. Pre-registration is
required by Tuesday, April 18 and free childcare is available with registration. Class subject to cancellation without preregistration. For more information and to register, please call ACS Financial Readiness Program at (334)2553765/9631/2341
24 April: Family and Friend CPR: 0800-1100: Building 5700, Room 284: The New Parent Support Program in
collaboration with the AHA are offering a free orientation to CPR class. Child care provided and no children allowed.
Although this class does not offer a certification, it offers the basics to save someone's life. EFMP friendly. For child
care information and to register call ACS New Parent Support Program at (334) 255-9647/3359/9805
24 April: Stroller Parade: The 4th Annual Stroller Parade and Decorating Contest will bring awareness to the
community’s effort to prevent and confront all forms of child abuse and neglect. Meeting at the Primary School Track on
Wednesday, April 26 at 9:30 am for a parade and a performance by the school band and choir. The parade will last
approximately one hour. Please have your stroller decorated prior to the event. This event is free. Strollers, wagons,
and trikes are all welcome! Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Winners will be chosen by “People
Choice Award” votes at the event. Registration deadline is on Monday, April 24. Children are welcome. For more
information please call ACS New Parent Support Program at (334) 255-9647/3359/9805
28 April: Newcomers’ Welcome: 0830-1100: The Landing, Building 113: A free light breakfast and Starbucks coffee
will be served. For free childcare, register your children at the Child Development Center by calling (334) 255-3564.
Reservations must be made 24 hours prior to the Newcomer’s Welcome: For more information, please call the
Relocation Readiness Program at (334) 255-2887/3161