ACS – YES!

Community Calendar
December 2010
www.stuttgartmwr.com
All classes are held in Army Community Service Classrooms – unless otherwise noted.
Bldg 2915, Panzer Kaserne, Phone: DSN: 431 3362 / CIV: 07031 15 3362
Classes are free. Please call ahead to register. Open Monday – Friday from 0800 – 1700

Information, Referral, & Follow-Up Program – Danielle Denis - 431-3344/07031-15-3344 – danielle.denis@eur.army.mil

Information, Referral & Follow-Up: Promotes readiness by providing accurate information and referral assistance to our Service
Members, civilians, contractors, and their Families regarding military and civilian community resources.
Please stop by, email us or give us a call. We are happy to assist you!

ACS ANGEL TREE GIFT PROGRAM KICKED-OFF ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010- DECEMBER 11,
2010. THIS WONDERFUL PROGRAM BENEFITS MILITARY AND CIVILIAN FAMILIES EXPERIENCING
UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS DURING THE HOLIDAYS.
ANGEL TREE LOCATIONS: ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (BLDG 2915, PANZER); SERVICE CREDIT
UNION (PATCH); SERVICE CREDIT UNION (PANZER); ROBINSON CX; PANZER PX; KELLEY BROADWAY
CAFE (KELLEY); AAFES THEATER (PATCH).
PLEASE SELECT AN ANGEL OFF ANY ONE OF THE 7 ANGEL TREES IN OUR COMMUNITY; PURCHASE A
GIFT THAT REFLECTS YOUR ANGEL INFORMATION; PUT THE GIFT IN A BAG AND ATTACH THE ANGEL
TO THE BAG, OR PUT IT INSIDE THE BAG. PLACE THE UNWRAPPED GIFT (S) IN THE DESIGNATED
BOX NEAR THE TREE.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION IS DANIELLE DENIS, DSN 431-3362/3344; CIV 07031-15-3362/3344
Outreach Program/Survivor Outreach Program – Judy Drews – 431-3053/07031-15-3053
Outreach - The goal of the Outreach Program is to develop informational fairs, Call for an appointment.
groups, and other activities to reach Service Members and Family Members who are
currently not receiving services for which they are eligible.
Survivor Outreach Services –Ensures that surviving Families of our Fallen Call for an appointment.
Soldiers, residing in the Stuttgart, Germany area, receive dedicated &
comprehensive support, and all the benefits and services to which they are entitled.
Army Family Team Building Program – Lisa Ordukaya - 431-3643/07031-15-3643 – Room 208
Army Family Team Building Training – AFTB will help you feel comfortable in Level I, December 2, 3
your military environment by learning the military lingo, and developing realistic Level III, December 7, 8, 9
expectations. Come and learn your benefits and access services available to you as a 1000-1230
member of the military Family.
Army Volunteer Corps Program – Laura Davis - 431-3330/07031-15-3330 – Room 210
Volunteer Management Information System Training - Provides all of the tools Every Friday
needed to register and track volunteer hours. Organizations can manage and track 0900-1100
volunteers, post open positions, print reports, and much more. No appointment necessary
Employment Readiness Program – Kelly Measells - 431-3363/07031-15-3363 – Room 202
Building the All-Purpose Resume – We will explore what a resume is, the purpose Thursday, December 2, 1300-1630
of a resume, and how to compose a resume. Tuesday, December 7, 0900-1200
Resume for the Private Industry - The Real Civilian World! Thursday, December 9, 1300-1630
Overview of Stuttgart Job Market –A hands-on workshop to learn the skills Tuesday, December 14, 0900-1200
necessary to create a resume in the Army Resume Builder. Thursday, December 16, 1300-1630
Resume/Resumix for Beginners – This class is mandatory prior to making Tuesday, December 21, 0900-1200
individual appointments for more advanced training.
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Family Advocacy Program – Monica Sadler – 431-3352/07031-15-3352- Room 225

Stress Management Thursday, December 2
Identify common stressors and learn useful, enjoyable strategies for managing 1400-1530
stress.

Stress Management for Women Thursday, December 16

Beat stress caused by tension, frustration, and fatigue. Learn techniques to relax 1400-1530
and manage stress.

Adoption Support Group – Are you looking to adopt overseas? Have you already Thursday, December 16
adopted? Come share your experiences with other community members. Located in 1830-1930
building 2949, Panzer Kaserne (Basement, Room 101)

Financial Readiness Program/Army Emergency Relief (AER)–Faith Barnes- 431-2085/07031-15-2085 – Room207

Financial Readiness for 1st Term Service Members Phase 1 Wednesday, December 1
0800 - 1200
Financial Readiness for 1st Term Service Members Phase 2 Thursday, December 2
0830 - 1200
Smooth Move for Junior Enlisted Families – Maximize the benefits that the Thursday, December 9
government allots for your Family and yourself. 1400 - 1530
Checking Account Basics – See how you can “double check” the bank using your Thursday, December 16
statement and your personal records. 1030 - 1200
Basic Financial Management Class – Set your priorities to match your spending. Thursday, December 23
1030 - 1200
Military & Family Life Consultant Program - 0170-7080715, 0160-95748279 or 0152-224-83789
Military & Family Life Consultant Program - Provides free, confidential, short- Call for an appointment
term counseling services to Service Members, civilians, contractors, and their
Families.

New Parent Support Program – Laura Natusch/Lisa Phelps - 431-3353/07031-15-3353 –Room 312

New Parent Support Group – This group is for new mothers and babies to come Wednesdays, December 1, 15, 29
together for education and support related to the issues surrounding postpartum ACS Room 312
and newborn care. 1230 – 1330
Pregnancy Support Group – This group is for pregnant women at any stage, and Wednesdays, December 8, 22
focuses on education and support related pregnancy. This group also encourages ACS Room 312
socialization with other pregnant women. 1230 – 1330

Breastfeeding Basics Thursday, December 9

0900-1130
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Relocation Readiness Program – Daniel Adams: 431-3436/07031-15-3436 – Room 017

English as a Second Language (ESL) – Beginners Please contact Mr. Adams for more
The class provides basic conversational English, basic grammar, and information
comprehension.
English as a Second Language (ESL) – Intermediate & Advanced Please contact Mr. Adams for more
Next step after beginners classes. information
German Culture and Conversation Class – Language, civilization, geography, Mondays, December 6, 13, 20, 27
music, history, and much more. Our goal is to make Germany more fun for you 1800-2000
and your Family. Religious Education Building 2332, Room
10, Patch Barracks
Sponsorship Training – Designed for both official sponsors and anyone Mondays, December 6, 27
interested in better serving his or her unit and incoming personnel. 1400-1500
Stuttgart Newcomers Orientation (SNO) – A two day, fun filled class covering Tuesday & Thursday, December 14 & 16
culture, useful phrases, restaurant know-how, public transportation, and a tour of Call ACS for reservation. (Tuesdays 0815-
Stuttgart. 1600; Thursdays 0845-1700)

Lending Closet - Lending Closet items are basic household kitchen and childcare Monday through Friday
items to help during the moving processes of arriving and departing. 0800-1700
Unofficial Translation Service –We have German speaking staff to assist you in Monday through Friday
translating correspondence, contacting the telephone company to hook up, cancel 0800-1700
or change your service. And much more! Call DSN 431-3007 or 07031-15-3007
Mobilization and Deployment /Soldier & Family Assistance Center – Regina Starrett: 431-2268/07031-15-2268
Pre-Deployment and Reunion Training – Briefings and workshops for Call for an appointment
deploying or re-deploying individual service members or units.
Soldier & Family Assistance Center - is a comprehensive centralized Call for an appointment
coordinating office that provides a variety of services for Warriors in Transition
and their Family members, to aid in their recovery and transition. Under the US
Army Garrison Stuttgart, the SFAC supports the Patch clinic and Warrior
Transition Unit (WTU) by developing, coordinating and providing designated
services that address complex administrative and personal needs of WTU
Soldiers and their Family members.
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Community activities/events coming your way in the near future……

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
PEACE LOVE HARMONY!
Every city, town or village in Germany has at least one Christmas market (called Adventmarkt,
Christkindlmarkt,Weihnachtsmarkt or Nikolausmarkt), and some even have four or five. Many of the markets start the
weekend of Nov. 27 and close around Dec. 23. Below are some of the markets closest to Stuttgart.

Local Markets
Bad Cannstatt Ludwigsburg
Dec. 2-24
Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 23 through Dec. 22
Dec. 24 The USAFE Five Star Brass Quintet
Open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. is scheduled to play Dec. 17 at 5:30
At the Marktstrasse. p.m. at the Marktplatz. The market is
open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Esslingen
Nov. 23 through Dec. 22: Medieval and traditional
Christmas markets at several
locations in the center of town. The
U.S. Air Force Europe Five Star
Brass Quintet is scheduled to play at the Marktplatz on
Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Stuttgart Tübingen
Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 International Chocolate Festival
Open Monday through 30. Nov. 2010 - 5. Dec. 2010
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 pm., and From 10 a.m.to 20 p.m.
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tübinger Marktplatz
The market is located at Schillerplatz 72070 Tübingen
and the Marktplatz. An outdoor ice
skating rink can be found at the Christmas Market
Schlossplatz. Dec. 10-12
Open Dec. 10-11 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
At the City Center