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3 Culture College 101 8-3:30PM Volunteer Orientation 10:30-11:30AM Scream Free Parenting (1/4) 11:30-12PM

4 CARE Team Training 9AM-12:00PM Play Group 10- 11:30AM Active Parenting of Teens (1/4) 11:30-1PM Play Group 3- 4:30PM

1 Personal Financial Readiness 9AM-4PM FRL Council 9-11AM German: Level 1 (7/8) 9-10:30AM Baby Bumps 10:30AM-12PM German: Level 2 (7/8) 11AM-12:30PM Newborn Network 12:30-2PM SOS Support Group 1-3PM

2 Culture College 101 8-3:30PM FRG Leader Council 9-11AM Coupons and Coffee 9-10:00AM Play Group 10-11:30AM Help Wanted 3-5PM Play Group 3-4:30PM

7 Understanding and Communicating With Your Teen 9-10AM Play Group 10-11:30 AM Operation: Travel Europe 12-1PM Play Group 3-4:30 PM

8 German: Level 1 (8/8) 9-10:30 AM Baby Bumps 10:30AM-12PM German: Level 2 (7/8) 11AM-12:30PM Say it Right! 12-1PM Newborn Network 12:30-2PM

9 Key Caller 9-11AM Play Group 10-11:30AM OPOC Training 10AM- 12PM Help Wanted! 3-5PM Playgroup 3-4:30PM

10 Scream Free Parenting (2/4) 11:30-12PM Zona Latina 11AM-1PM Spectrum Families 4- 5:30PM A.W.O.L. 6- 7PM

11 Military Spouse Appreciation Breakfast

9-11AM Play Group 10- 11:30AM Interviewing Techniques 11AM-1PM Active Parenting of Teens (2/4) 11:30-1PM Play Group 3- 4:30PM

14 Play Group 10-11:30AM ESL 1– 3PM Play Group 3-4:30PM

15 Volunteer Orientation 10AM-11:30AM Baby Bumps 10:30AM-12PM Newborn Network 12:30- 2PM Get a Grip! Managing anger and frustration 1-3 PM

16 Play Group 10-11:30AM Help! There’s a Toddler In the House! 2-3PM Help Wanted 3-5PM Play Group 3- 4:30PM Emergency Placement Info Session 5:30-6:30PM

17 FRG Leader Training 9AM-2PM Scream Free Parenting (3/4) 11:30-12PM I Forgot! Living with ADHD 3– 4PM

18 FRG Leader Training 9AM-2PM Play Group 10-11:30AM Active Parenting of Teens (3/4) 11:30-1PM Play Group 3- 4:30PM

21 Spouse Academy: Sophomore Class 8:30AM-3:30PM Play Group 10-11:30AM Understanding and Communicating With Your Teen 12-1PM Spouse Sponsorship 2-3:30PM Play Group 3- 4:30PM

22 Spouse Academy: Sophomore Class 8:30AM-3:30PM Baby Bumps 10:30AM-12PM Newborn Network 12:30-2PM

23 FRSA Training 8AM-5PM Spouse Academy: Sophomore Class 8:30AM-3:30PM Play Group 10-11:30AM PCS Workshop: Smooth Moves 2-3PM Help! There’s a Toddler In the House! 2-3PM Play Group 3-4:30PM Help Wanted! 3- 5PM

24 Scream Free Parenting (4/4) 11:30-12PM

25 Play Group 10-11:30AM Active Parenting of Teens (4/4) 11:30-1PM Play Group 3- 4:30PM

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ACS CLOSED FOR FEDERAL HOLIDAY

29 Baby Bumps 10:30AM-12PM Newborn Network 12:30-2PM

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Play Group 10-11:30AM Help Wanted! 3- 5PM Play Group 3- 4:30PM

31 Budgeting for Baby 1-2:30PM Know your Score: Credit and Credit Reports 3-4:30PM

30 Play Group 10-11:30AM Interviewing Techniques 11AM- 1PM Play Group 3-4:30PM

ACS wishes all of our Baumholder Soldiers

and Families a safe and happy Memorial Day

weekend!

PCS/ETSing?

Relocation

Counseling is

available

upon request!

Victim Advocate Hotline: 0162-270-8390

Victim Advocates provide 24/7 support to victims of domestic and sexual violence and offer a wide range of services.

All classes are held at ACS unless noted with a “*”

* = Wiggles & Giggles (BLDG 8884)

** = Yellow Ribbon Room (BLDG 8876)

*** = Alternate location, call ACS for details

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Army Community Service

BLDG 8746—Medical Kaserne

Open M-F, 8AM-5PM

CLOSED FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

Family Advocacy Program * Playgroup Playgroup where parents attend with their children (birth- 4 years). * Coffee Break Relax, drink coffee and chat with other parents while your children play at Wiggles and Giggles. Get a Grip! Managing Anger & Frustration Find out the causes behind your anger and discover healthy ways to express anger and deal with life’s frus-trations. * 1-2-3 Magic Learn how to manage difficult behavior in children age 2-12. * Scream Free Parenting Discover other alternatives to screaming to improve behavior in children. *Understanding and Communicating with Your Teen Why is it so hard to talk to teens? What are they think-ing? These kinds of questions along with helpful solu-tions to problem behaviors are addressed. Active Parenting of Teens Video based interactive program for parents with teens or tweens. Addresses tough issues like communicating with teens and using discipline while teaching responsi-bility. *Help! There’s a Toddler in the House! Learn new ways to handle temper tantrums, picky eat-ers, going out in public, potty training, sibling rivalry and more!

New Parent Support Program * Daddy Boot Camp

Are you an expecting parent? Just for new dads. Learn baby care basics. * Newborn Network A support group for parents of newborns. Enjoy the opportunity to discuss and share with others who can relate to your situation. * Baby Bumps A Support & Education group for expecting parents.

Financial Management Budgeting for Baby This class will give you tips on how to financially prepare for the cost of a new baby. Open to adults, whether or not you are expect-ing, located at ACS. *Coupons and Coffee Come out and Save $$ your way around Europe while enjoying coffee. Successful Money Management Learn the importance of managing money. Personal Financial Readiness for First Term Soldiers New to the Army? Learn how to maximize your money! Located Post Library (Bldg 8332 - Ironworks) Know Your Credit Score- Find out how to stay on top of your credit score. Saving and Investing and TSP Reach your financial goals by learning how to make your money work for you, located at ACS.

Employment Readiness Help Wanted! Focuses on the structure/composition of a Federal Resume, under-standing Federal job announcements and identifying federal em-ployment sources. Dress for Success Learn to dress appropriately for different workplaces. Interviewing Techniques Learn how to ace an interview by speech, posture and overall pres-entation.

AFTB / AVCC / AFAP Volunteer Orientation- Want to volunteer? This is where you begin. Spouse Academy- Basic Survival training if you are new, or rela-tively new, to the military. Levels II & III are for advanced knowl-edge and personal empowerment & development.

Deployment & Mobilization Readiness ** Fight Club Comprehensive Solider Fitness/Resiliency Training for Soldiers and Family Members taught in four consecutive mod-ules ** FRL Council ** CARE Team Training Casualty Assistant Response Team training for Unit and Garrison Teams. ** Key Caller Training ** FRGL Training ** FRG Treasury Training—Obtain the basics and skills of managing the assets of your FRG.

Exceptional Family Member Program * Spectrum Families A support group for Families living with Autism. * I forgot! Living with ADHD Group Support group for individuals with or those that have family mem-bers with ADHD *** EFMP Bowling, Musical & Movie Nights Call to RSVP

Wellness Classes are labeled in PURPLE

Adaptation Classes are labeled in GREEN

Support Classes are labeled in ORANGE

Readiness Classes are in BLUE

Relocation Readiness

English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner: designed to build fundamental English skills and increase self-sufficiency and proficiency. Units 1-6. PCS Workshops: Smooth Moves Timelines, tips & advice ensure your next move is smooth. Moving with Kids Tips on the how to PCS with children. School Transitions Get information on gaining school requirements and other valuable info. Soldier Sponsorship Training Help another Soldier out and learn how to become a great sponsor! Culture College 101 & 201 Enjoy this two day, hands-on, community-oriented program. Make friends, learn about German culture and customs, OPSEC, shop at local stores, take mass transit, and experience Germany. Bring Euro for all transportation and lunches. No Military Uniforms allowed. Sign-up in advance for these classes. German Language Classes, Level 1 Designed to help you develop fundamental German language skills. New session-cannot be picked up in the middle. German Language Classes, Level 2 Designed to help you develop intermediate German language skills. New session-cannot be picked up in the middle. Spouse Sponsorship Training Learn how to welcome new Spouses & Families to the community.

Support Groups Zona Latina Discuss Army life, acronyms, finance, ACS classes, learning English language and meet new people. Native American Heritage Group Discuss Army life, acronyms, finance, ACS classes, and meet new people. ***Adults WithOut Little-ones (AWOL)- Meet other people who love to travel that don’t have children.