FFSC schedule of events as of Nov. 3

All classes at Port Hueneme unless otherwise noted. Call 982-5037 for more information.

Toll-free appointment scheduling service: 1-866-923-6478, call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Confidential clinical counseling, relocation assistance, resume assistance, financial consultations and many other support services are available at your convenience at the Fleet and Family Support Center.

Life Skills Workshops

Anger Management (6 sessions): Interactive class, recognizing cues of anger and practicing healthy anger expressions. New students must attend first session. Wednesdays, Oct. 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, and 30 & Dec. 7; 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Co-Parenting: For divorced, separated, or two household parents. Tuesdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Solution Focused Communication: Improve your communication and better your relationships at home, work and play.Mon., Nov. 7; 5 to 6:30 p.m.

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(Register for TAP classes with your Command Career Counselor)

Executive Transition Assistance Program (XTAP): E-7 & above, retirees. Bring medical record & DD2648 Monday. Appropriate civilian attire. Spouses welcome. Please register via your command career counselor. Monday through Thursday, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, daily 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Transition Assistance Program (TAP): E-6 & below, separatees. Bring DD2648 & medical record on Monday. Appropriate civilian attire. Please register via your command career counselor. Monday-Thursday, Nov. 7-10, daily 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What Employers Want: International HR specialists reveal what companies are looking for. Thurs., Nov. 3, 11 a.m. to noon. Call 982-5325 to register.

Corporate Resume writing: Cutting-edge resume techniques! Must call 982-5325 to register. Fri., Oct. 21, 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Federal Employment: Resume, websites and the application process. Fri., Oct. 21, 9 to 11 a.m.

Goal Setting: Learn how to identify, prioritize and achieve your goals through proper planning and organizational strategies. Mon., Oct. 24, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

VA Assist/Paperwork Turn-In: Hands-on assistance in filing, reopening, or appealing your VA claim. Three reps to assist you. Active duty, veterans, widows, walk-ins welcome! Wed., Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to noon.

Interview Skills: Prepare for a job interview; learn the interview process, salary negotiation, conduct a mock interview and more! Thurs., Oct. 27, 1 to 3 p.m., FFSC, Point Mugu, Bldg 225.

MS Excel: From beginner to advanced in 2 hours. Wed., Nov. 2, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Point Mugu FFSC, Bldg. 225.

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Ombudsman Advanced Training:

Ombudsman program updates & training. Tues., Oct. 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m., FFSC, Point Mugu, Bldg 225

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Prevention Response (SAPR)

POC Quarterly Meeting: Required meeting for all command POCs.

Thurs., Oct. 27, 10 to 11 a.m.

SAPR Advocate Monthly Meeting: All command advocates are required to attend as part of their annual refresher training. Thurs., Oct. 27, 10 to 11 a.m.

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Disaster Preparedness: How to keep you and your loved ones safe when disaster strikes. Fri., Oct. 21, 10 to 11 a.m. Classes are also available in command spaces, call 982-3159 to schedule. Training for commands, Indoc Earthquake Awareness Briefs and personalized one-on-one consultations also available upon request. Call 989-8833 to schedule.

Exceptional Family Member

Parent Support Network: A support group for active and retired military families with special needs children. Share local resources and get support. Meet at 1104 Calle el Halcon, Camarillo. Call 982-3159 for more information and dates.

IA Readiness and Deployment

Deployment Readiness: Are you ready for your spouse’s deployment? Join others to learn what it is all about, what you will need, and how to do more than just survive deployment. Wed., Nov. 2, 11 a.m. to noon.

IA Family Connection: Whether this is your first or 21st experience with deployments or IAs, join others in this family connection and meet with spouses of deployed service members. Share your knowledge of how to thrive during this experience. Tues., Nov. 8, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Deployment Homecoming: Your spouse is coming home! Learn what to expect and how to help both of you make this a rewarding reunion. Wed., Nov. 9, 11 a.m. to noon.

IA Pre-Deployment Brief: Do you have IA orders? Complete your FFSC IA brief to learn about the process. Spouses & significant others welcome. Available one-on-one, call 982-4073. Thurs., Nov. 10, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Point Mugu FFSC, Bldg. 225.

Relocation

Welcome Aboard Workshop: For incoming service members & their family. Receive information on military & community resources on & near NBVC.

Wed., Nov. 2, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Married to the Military: Newly married to the Navy? Learn about military benefits, family programs, Navy jargon & customs. Wed., Nov. 30, 3 to 5 p.m.

Financial Management

Financial counseling by appointment. Are you juggling your bills? Need financial advice? An FFSC financial counselor is available Monday through Friday at the Hueneme or Mugu FFSC. Call 982-3640 (Port Hueneme) or 989-8844 (Point Mugu). Information available on car buying, understanding your TSP, planning for retirement, getting a 720 credit score, saving and investing, home buying and developing a spending plan. Financial classes available at your command space. Call 982-3640 or 982-3102 to schedule any of the classes.

Home Buying Seminar: Do you want to buy a home in the near future? Learn how to determine price range, select a real estate agent and choose the best financing plan. Wed., Oct. 26, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

New Parent Support

Little Explorers for Toddlers: An interactive parent-toddler playgroup for babies 15-36 months. Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m., except first Thursday of the month. Call 982-5037 for location.

New Mamas: For expecting mamas and mamas with babies 015 months old. Information, education and support. Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Yoga Mamas: For expecting and new mamas. a gentle stretch. Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Bee Fit Center.

Newborn 411: Information & support for parents of newborns 0-16 weeks. Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.. Please feel free to drop-in.

Breastfeeding 101: Information on available community resources. Tues., Nov. 3, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Boot Camp for Dads: Get real answers to real concerns. Experienced dads share their stories. Fathering, Finances and Family. Thurs., Nov. 3, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Free food distribution

Saturday, Oct. 22: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bldg. 19, near the Pleasant Valley Gate on NBVC Port Hueneme. Food items vary from month to month. Requirements: Active duty E-6 and below or their spouses; bring an LES and only one issue per family. E-7 with two or more dependents may qualify. Income guideline statement available at distribution site. Custodian of a child who is a family member of Active Duty personnel on deployment.

— For information, please call Sandy Lyle, command liaison, at 989-8833 or e-mail sandra.lyle@navy.mil.