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Desert Wings                                              Maricel Rusit at 661-277-0723 for more information and                                                December 4, 2015
                                                                 resources.
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                                                                   Spouse Employment/Volunteer Resources: The link to
ANNOUNCEMENTS, from 11                                           job search strategies and volunteer opportunities is through     checks 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; and 9 a.m.-6 p.m.,
                                                                 the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Individual consulta-       Saturday. Call ahead to see what times are available.
  Team Edwards Annual Volunteer Recognition Hours:               tion is also available by appointment to provide assistance
The Airman & Family Readiness Center is preparing for            with resumes and education opportunities. The A&FRC has            Towing Service through Auto Hobby: Available 9 a.m.-5
the annual Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony in April that         established a distribution list that will allow job vacancies    p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Cost is $52. Towing is available on-
celebrates all the volunteers on Edwards Air Force Base and      to be emailed to spouses as they become available. If you        base and off-base, with a $6 per mile charge past any of the
their service from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2015. We are          are interested in having your email address added to this list   gates. For more information, call Auto Hobby at 661-275-
asking all agencies/organizations/units who use volunteers       or for more information, call Glenn Arola at 661-277-4662.       AUTO (2887).
and those who have employees that volunteer somewhere
on Edwards AFB to submit their volunteer names, contact            Air Force Aid Society: Air Force active duty/spouse (with        Frame Shop: We have the Best prices in the Antelope
email/phone number and total number of hours to Alfonso.         power of attorney), retired, widow/widower with internet         Valley when it comes to custom framing—are prices can’t
laxamana@us.af.mil by Feb. 12.                                   access and an email address will be able to apply for AFAS       be beat and remember there is NO SALES TAX!
                                                                 assistance using the new AFAS Online Application by regis-
  Volunteer Registration: All volunteers with Edwards’           tering and completing the application at https://my.afas.org/      Oil Changes and Alignments: We offer very competitive
$)%RI¿FLDORUJDQL]DWLRQVXQLWVQHHGWRUHJLVWHUZLWKWKH       memberportal/Login/Login.aspx. Complete and submit the           prices as well as services in mounting and balancing. No tax
A&FRC Volunteer Coordinator, Al Laxamana at 661-277-             application to the Airman and Family Readiness Center or         or waste fees. Come visit Auto Hobby at Bldg. 2440 or call
2972. Organizations or agencies that need volunteers and         for more details, call 661-277-4662.                             661-275-AUTO (2886).
folks looking for volunteer opportunities may also contact
Airmen & Family Readiness to be included on a distribu-          Arts and Crafts Center/Auto Hobby                                  Wood Shop: Available 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday through
tion list.                                                                                                                        Saturday. For the wood working hobbyist, the Arts and
                                                                   200 Methusa Rd., 661-275-ARTS/661-275-AUTO                     Crafts Center provides a variety of equipment that includes
  4 Lenses™ Assessment: 4 Lenses™ is founded on the                                                                               band saws, table saws, a drill press and much more, for a
realization that each individual has unique strengths and mo-      Instructors Needed: Attention all artists and crafters! If     minimal cost of $2 per hour. A safety course is required to
tivations. The 4 Lenses™ assessment helps organizations          you’re creative, we need you! The Arts & Crafts Center is        use the Wood Shop. For more information, call 661-275-
build a solid understanding of the innate talent and potential   seeking out instructors of all types. Come and share your        2787 or stop by the Arts and Crafts Center in Bldg. 2440.
of its individuals. The 4-Lenses™ instrument was created         creative knowledge with a diverse group of students looking
from the research of the Myers Briggs’ Personality Type          for painting, drawing, photography, scrapbooking and other         Auto Hobby: Your Auto Hobby Center is new and im-
,QGLFDWRUDVZHOODV'DYLG.HLUVH\¶VPRGL¿FDWLRQVWRWKLV      craft/art related instruction. No prior instructor experience    SURYHG:HQRZRIIHURLORLO¿OWHUVZLSHUEODGHVDQGD
instrument in his book, Please Understand Me. Call Maria         necessary - if you are knowledgeable then we are looking         variety of accessories—you can purchase these items to use
at 661-277-7618 to schedule a 4 Lenses™ assessment for           for you! Contact the Arts & Crafts Center at 661-275-ARTS        yourself or Auto Hobby can do the work for you! We will
your organization/team.                                          (2787) for more information.                                     match or beat any maintenance and repair prices (except
                                                                                                                                  for warranty work). We can also take care of special orders
  Hearts Apart: This is a support group and social network                                                                        on parts.
for families of deployed members and an opportunity to meet
with leadership. Sign-up is required. For more information,                                                                         Engraving: New and improved laser-engraver—the qual-
call 661-277-0723.                                                                                                                ity of our product will exceed your expectations! Our new
                                                                                                                                  machine can engrave on a variety of materials—glass, plas-
  Military Family Life Consultant: A Military Family Life          Wood Safety Orientation Class: Every other Saturday, 1         tic, wood, metal, etc. We will match any price within the
Consultant is on board at the A&FRC to help military mem-        p.m., call 661-275-ARTS for dates. This class is free. Partici-  local AV community.
bers, spouses, family members, friends and staff members         pants will learn the safety basics of common woodworking
address issues such as relationships, deployment, parenting,     equipment. Once you complete the class you can use the           Child Development Center
stress, grief and many other issues. Consultations are free      full range of equipment in our Wood Hobby Shop for just
and anonymous—no records are kept. To make an appoint-           $2 per hour.                                                       1035 W. Fitzgerald Doolittle Blvd., Bldg. 6457, 661-275-
ment, call 661-742-4733.                                                                                                          TOTS
                                                                   Basic Vehicle Maintenance Class: Saturdays, 10 a.m.
  6%3&DVXDOW\$VVLVWDQFH2I¿FHThe SBP and Casualty            Cost is $15 per person. Participants will learn the basics         Give Parents a Break: Dec. 12, noon-5 p.m. Once a refer-
$VVLVWDQFH2I¿FHDUHQRZFRPELQHG(YHU\UHWLULQJPHPEHU        of good vehicle maintenance. Learn how to operate a lift,        ral is obtained, call the Child Development Center to register.
married or single must make a valid election prior to retiring.  change your oil, and check and balance your tires. For more
Retired military survivor assistance is also available. Help     information, call the Auto Hobby Shop at 661-275-AUTO            Club Muroc
LVDYDLODEOHWR¿OHFODLPVWKURXJKYDULRXVDJHQFLHV')$6      (2887).
B.A., SSA and OPM. For more information, contact John                                                                               275 Doolittle Parkway, 661-275-CLUB
Phillips at 661-277-3757.                                          We’re looking for an Automotive Detailer: The Edwards
                                                                 AFB Car Wash is looking for an automotive detailer.                Kids Klub: Dec. 15, 5-7 p.m. Free for members children,
  Sponsorship Training: All sponsors need to complete the
on-line training at http//apps.mhf.dod.mil/es and then call        Smog Testing: Edwards Auto Hobby performs smog                                                 See ANNOUNCEMENTS, Page 13

          Chapel Corner

Gaining Altitude – Growth opportunities for the week

  This is a weekly segment in Desert Wings to highlight a spiritual focus     Monday-Thursday                                     Sunday
for the Edwards community:                                                    11:30 a.m. – Catholic Mass,                         8 a.m. – Protestant Gospel Service,
                                                                              Chapel 2                                            Chapel 1
  Through our character±DQRSSRUWXQLW\WRUHÀHFWRQLPSRUWDQWLVVXHV       1 p.m. – Muslim Prayer, Chapel 1                    9 a.m. – Catholic Mass, Chapel 2
in our community:                                                                                                                 10 a.m. – Protestant Traditional
                                                                              Thursday                                            Service, Chapel 1
  Adam McHugh wants us to know that our God is also a God who hears.          5:30 p.m. – Wiccan/Pagan Worship,                   11 a.m. – Protestant Contemporary
We should not mistake divine silence for disinterest. “Listening begins when  Chapel 1 Annex                                      Service, Chapel 2
we learn that our heavenly Father listens to us,” writes McHugh. “The pat-                                                        4 p.m. – Catholic Mass, Chapel 2
WHUQRIKXPDQOLIHPD\EHWROLVWHQ¿UVWEXWZLWKWKH/RUGZHDUHDOZD\V   Friday
heard before we hear.” God’s apparent silence is not a mark of his absence.   1:15 p.m. – Muslim Prayer,                          Small Groups
It means that we have his full attention.”                                    Chapel 1                                            We also offer weekly small group
                                                                                                                                  studies. Please contact us for infor-
  Through our prayers – an opportunity to pray for the needs of our com-                                                          mation on times and locations.
munity:

  This week’s request: Ask God to help you to listen, especially in the
silence. Ask him to help you hear through the sacred text, times of worship
and fellowship. Then take 5 minutes to be still and listen.
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