FFSC schedule of events as of March 8

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

Stress Management: Discuss and practice stress reduction techniques with a focus on your choice of work, home or personal issues. Mondays, March 5, 12, 19, 26; 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Couples Communication: Strengthen your communication and your connection as you juggle everyday issues. Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27; 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Stress Management 101: Learn the basics of handling stress. Fri., March 9, 11 a.m. to noon.

H.E.R. Healthy Emotional Relationships: Group for women only starting soon. Will cover a range of topics. Child care provided. Call 982-5326 for more information.

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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, March 5-8, 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, March 12-15, daily 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Goal Setting: Learn how to identify, prioritize and achieve your goals through proper planning and organizational strategies. Thurs., March 1, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

What Employers Want: International HR specialists reveal what companies are looking for. Thurs., March 8, 11 a.m. to noon. Call 982-5325 to register.

Spouse/Family Employment: Learn job search skills and strategies, tips on resume writing and more! Mon., March 19, 1 to 3 p.m.

Corporate Resume writing: Cutting-edge resume techniques! Must call 982-5325 to register. Fri., March 23, 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Federal Employment: Resume, websites and the application process. Fri., March 23, 9 to 11 a.m.

Interview Skills: Prepare for your job interview. Learn the interview process, salary negotiation, conduct a mock interview and more. Mon., Feb. 27; 10 a.m. to noon. Call 982-2646 to register.

Employment Q & A: Have employment questions? Want a proofread for your resume? Drop in at Point Mugu FFSC for some oneon-one assistance. No appointment necessary. Monday, Feb. 27; 2 to 4:30 p.m.

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Ombudsman

Ombudsman Advanced Training: Ombudsman program updates and training. Tues., Feb. 28, 6 to 8 p.m., FFSC, Point Mugu, Bldg. 225.

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Sexual Assault Prevention

& Response (SAPR)

SAPR Advocate Monthly Refresher Meeting: All Command Advocates are required to attend as part of annual training. Thurs., Feb. 23; 10 to 11 a.m.

Point of Contact Training: Initial training for Command SAPR POCs. Required training for new POCSs. Mon., Feb. 27; 8 a.m. to noon.

Command Liaison Training: Training for Command SAPR Liaisons. Required training for liaisons. Mon., Feb. 27; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Operation Prepare

Disaster Preparedness: Information and hands-on activities to help you prepare for disasters. Thurs., Feb. 23; 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., FFSC, Point Mugu, Bldg. 225.

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Victim advocates can conduct safety planning; assist with obtaining emergency shelter and housing; assist in obtaining protective orders; provide information on reporting options, as well as divorce or custody; provide information on transitional compensation and make referrals to community agencies. Call 982-4117 or 982-3788 to speak to an advocate.

Exceptional Family Member

EFM POC Training: Training for Command POCs, Thurs., March 8; 9 to 11 a.m., FFSC, Point Mugu, Bldg. 225. Call 982-3159 for information.

IA Readiness and Deployment

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. Thurs., March 15, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

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. Tues., March 20; 3 to 4 p.m.

IA Pre-Deployment Brief: Do you have IA orders? Complete your FFSC IA brief to learn about the process. Spouses & significant others welcome. Thurs., March 22, 9 to 10:30 a.m., FFSC Point Mugu, Bldg. 225.

Deployment Homecoming: Your spouse is coming home! Learn what to expect and how to help both of you make this a rewarding reunion. Tues., March 27, 3 to 4 p.m.

Relocation

Welcome Aboard Workshop: For incoming service members and their family. Receive information on military and community resources on and near NBVC. Wed., March 21; 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Sponsor Training: Ensure that designated command personnel have the necessary training to successfully fulfill their role as command sponsors. Please contact 982-3726 to set up training for your command. Wed., March 28; 3 to 4 p.m.

Financial Management

Military Saves Campaign: Feb. 19-26. Encourages the military community to meet immediate needs and build long-term wealth through saving and debt reduction. Look for the pledge boxes located in your command spaces where you can make a pledge to save and enter a drawing to win a prize! More information, Page 19.

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.

Command Financial Specialist Training: E6 and above must attend all sessions. Call 982-3640 or 989-8844 to register. Monday-Thursday, Feb. 27 through March 1, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, March 2, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.

New Parent Support

Playtime for Toddlers: An interactive parent-toddler playgroup for babies 15-36 months. Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. 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: Family members welcome. Thurs., March 1; 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Boot Camp for New Dads: Get real answers to real concerns from other dads. Thurs, March 1; 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Before Birth: Common discomforts and remedies. Preparing for your labor day with hospital tours, labor support, breathing techniques and labor overview. What you “must have” for baby. Come anytime during pregnancy! Thurs., March 15; 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Free food distribution

Saturdays, March 24, April 21, May 19, June 23: 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.