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RIDING JAPAN’S MOUNTAINS ODR’S SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING TIPS. PG. 18

YOKOTA’S HIDDEN GEM:

THE AERO CLUB & FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER PG 18.

SKI AND SNOWBOARD SEASON Hit the slopes with ODR. Pg. 12.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Enjoy a multitude of fun festivities and feasts. Pg. 6

FALL FESTIVITIES

Celebrate Thanksgiving with FSS. NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS Pg. Ring17. in the New Year with FSS. Pg. 11

CHICHIBU NIGHT FESTIVAL

Experience Japanese culture with ITT. ALL JAPAN’S FESTIVALS IN ONE Pg. 20. Japan’s most famous festivals Experience all in Tokyo. Pg. 20

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12 | GUIDE TO T HE GRE AT OU T DOORS 13 SPOR TS & RECRE ATION

Outdoor Recreation (ODR) Tama Hills Recreation Area Golf

18 | YOKOTA’S HIDDEN GEM: THE AERO CLUB & FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER 20 | CULT UR A L CONNEC TION 22 L IF E & L EISURE

Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) Education & Training Center Library Aero Club/Flight Training Center (FTC) Community Centers Auto Hobby Shop Vehicle Operations

27 | C A L ENDA R 28 | INF ORM AT ION

Classes Map Directory

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374 AW COMMANDER, COL ANDREW L. RODDAN 374 MSG COMMANDER, COL RYAN J. VETTER 374 FSS COMMANDER, MAJ JORDAN D.M. HAYES 374 FSS SUPERINTENDENT, CMSGT RUTH A. RAPP

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Defense personnel and their family members living in or assigned to the Kanto Plain (Japan) region and Japanese Nationals and their families assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan. Horizons is the official magazine of the 374th Force Support Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan. Opinions expressed in Horizons do not necessarily represent those of the 374th Airlift Wing or the United States Air Force. No Federal endorsement of advertisers or sponsors is intended.

All facility programs, event hours and dates are subject to change.

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FIND THE SAMURAI FOX! Which page is Samurai Fox hiding on? Private message us the answer on Facebook.com/YokotaFSS by the end of this month and you could win a $50 FSS gift card. A winner will be randomly selected and announced at the beginning of next month on our Facebook page. Must be a current Yokota resident with a DoD ID card and 18 years or older to be eligible.

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SUSUMU ONO The Officers’ Club – Head Chef The Officers’ Club has a new head chef. You may have noticed the recent redesign of the Chico’s Chophouse cuisine, or the themed dishes at the World Cruise events.

The man behind the menu is Mr. Susumu Ono. Mr. Ono began his journey as a chef 27 years ago, when at the age of 18 he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue the world of cooking. Before joining us at Yokota, Mr. Ono was cooking up quality dishes for four-star hotels like the Keio Plaza Hotel in Tokyo. His passion for the culinary arts seems to be a family affair.

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Mr. Ono takes the lead for the menu at the Officers’ Club, Mediterranean Bistro and Route 16, his father worked diligently in a similar position at the Enlisted Club and his sister works with Sunrise Bakery. If you speak to Mr. Ono about his work, it quickly becomes evident that he is first and foremost a team player. When asked about his favorite part of the job, Mr. Ono made it clear that his goal is to create community through cuisine. His undeniable skill and unifying presence in the Officers’ Club kitchens has made Mr. Ono a wellrespected, admired and trusted figure in his field.

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MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO Gyro Panini $9.50

Lunch

Gyro meat on a fresh baguette, topped with juicy tomato, spinach and onion, drizzled with homemade tzatziki sauce.

Includes a side of soup or salad.

THE WING PLACE

New York Chop Cheese $9

Lunch & Dinner

Seasoned ground beef smothered with caramelized onions, tomato, lettuce, American cheese and special sauce, layered on a toasted baguette. Served with a side of fries and a drink.

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BANGKOK EXPRESS

Gai Pad Cashew $8.95

Lunch & Dinner

Stir fried chicken in a savory sauce, garnished with crunchy cashew nuts.

RICKENBACKER’S

Gingerbread Latte

Breakfast & Lunch

Tall: $4.50 Grande: $5 Venti: $5.50 A smooth, delicious latte with white chocolate and gingerbread syrup, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with nutmeg.

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SUNRISE BAKERY

CHILI’S

Breakfast & Lunch

Lunch & Dinner

Chocolate Coconut Donut $1.25

Hennessey Harvest Margarita $5

A fresh, fluffy donut topped with chocolate ganache and sprinkled with flakey coconut.

An autumnal margarita with cognac, tequila, triple sec and Chili’s fresh sour blend.

CHARLIE T’S

New York Steak $12.95

Dinner

10-ounce steak, perfectly seasoned and grilled to your liking, accompanied by a choice of potatoes and vegetables.

ROUTE 16 /YokotaEats

Rt. 16’s Fried Chicken $8

Lunch & Dinner

Juicy chicken, seasoned and fried to perfection.

CHICO’S CHOP HOUSE Sesame Seared Tuna $22.95

Dinner

Tender and seared sesame ahi tuna, served on a bed of bok choy.

ENTERTAINMENT & DINING ALL WELCOME

ENTER TAI NMENT & DI NI NG

OFFICERS’ CLUB

MEMBERS ONLY TRIVIA

DINING

Thursdays • 6–8:30 p.m. • Samurai Lounge Members: $8; Nonmembers: $10 Adults Only Includes: Chef’s food selection.*

SEAFOOD NIGHT

*Available from 5–7 p.m.

Thu • 10 Nov • 5–9 p.m.

Chico’s Chop House Reservations Recommended

KARAOKE MONDAY

225-8526 • Bldg. 31 /YokotaClubs

BUTCHER’S CHOICE Wed • 16 Nov • 5–9 p.m.

Chico’s Chop House Reservations Recommended • Dine-In Only Side and dessert buffet are free for members and $5 for nonmembers with a $10 minimum purchase.

Walk-ins available on first come, first served basis.

EVENTS DRUM TAO Sat • 5 Nov • 2–5 p.m.

Officers’ Club • Free • All Ages Enjoy a lively drum and dance ensemble as they perform a unique spin on traditional Japanese music.

WORLD CRUISE: OKINAWA Sat • 12 Nov • 5–7 p.m.

Officers’ Club Ballroom Members: $15 Ages 13 & Up, $10 Ages 4–12 Nonmembers: $20 Ages 13 & Up, $15 Ages 4–12 Free Ages 3 & Under Get connected to Okinawan culture as you enjoy Ryukyuan food, music and more. A grand prize trip for two to Okinawa will be raffled to a lucky World Cruise Passport holder!

Mondays • 5–9 p.m.

Sing a solo, bring a friend or compete as a group to see who can give the best performance. Top two winners will receive an FSS gift card.

ENLISTED CLUB 227-8820 • Bldg. 2066 /YokotaClubs

DINING MONGOLIAN BBQ Sat • 5 Nov • 5–9 p.m. • Charlie T’s 85¢ per Ounce Club members receive a 15% discount.

BREAKFAST BUFFET

Wed • 2 Nov • 5–7 p.m.

Members: $15 Ages 13 & Up, $10 Ages 3–12 Nonmembers: $20 Ages 13 & Up, $15 Ages 3–12 Free Ages 2 & Under Join the Enlisted Club for a game of Cluck, Cluck Gobble, bingo, prizes and more.

TRIVIA & PIZZA Wednesdays • 6–9 p.m.* • Shogun Lounge Members: $8; Nonmembers: $10 Adults Only *Pizza available from 6–8 p.m.

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Tue • 8 Nov • 5–7 p.m.

Charlie T’s & Chico’s Chop House Dine-In Only Club member’s kids can enjoy a free meal from the kid’s menu.

RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY Fri • 25 Nov Charlie T’s & Chico’s Chop House Dine-In Only Retirees receive 50% discount with the purchase of a breakfast or lunch entree. Must show proof of your Retiree ID card and club membership.

Fri • 4 Nov • 9 p.m.–2 a.m.

Spectrum Lounge • Adults Only

Sun • 27 Nov • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Ohsawa Ballroom $13.75 Ages 13 & Up; $6.75 Ages 6–12 Free Ages 5 & Under Bring the kids to the Enlisted Club for breakfast favorites with Santa.

KIDS CLUB: THANKSGIVING

NOVEMBER 2022

KIDS EAT FREE

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

EVENTS

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Wed • 2 Nov • 5–9 p.m.

Charlie T’s & Chico’s Chop House North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Washington and Oklahoma driver’s license holders receive a free dinner up to a $10 value. Members only.

ENLISTED CLUB

Last Wednesday of the Month • 6–8:30 p.m.

Samurai Lounge Members: Free; Nonmembers: $10 Adults Only Tuesdays • 5–9 p.m. • Samurai Lounge Members: $15; Nonmembers: $20 Adults Only Top two winners will receive an FSS gift card.

STATE ADMISSION DINNER

Sun • 6, 13 & 20 Nov • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Charlie T’s $13.75 Ages 13 & Up; $6.75 Ages 6–12 Free Ages 5 & Under Featuring a fruit & veggie smoothie bar!

YOKOTA TEAM FEUD

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM

ALL RANKS

SPEAKEASY GAME NIGHT Thursdays • 5–10 p.m.

Shogun Lounge • Ages 20 & Up

All events listed below may only be attended by enlisted personnel and their families.

LADIES NIGHT FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR Fridays • 5–7 p.m. • Free • Adults Only Socialize with friends and coworkers while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, drink specials and a progressive drawing.

OFFICERS’ CLUB All events listed below may only be attended by officer personnel and their families.

FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR Fridays • 5–7 p.m. • Free • Adults Only Socialize with friends and coworkers while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, drink specials and a progressive drawing.

LAST FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR Last Friday of the Month • 5–7 p.m.

Free • Adults Only Join the Officers’ Club for a special social hour.

Cheers to the end of the work week with a variety of hors d’oeuvres, carving stations and the chance to win a prize from either a weekly drawing, progressive jackpot or monthly prizes.

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MARUNUMA DAY SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIP

Marunuma Kogen’s high elevation and ideal location just behind Nikko National Park are perfect for high-quality snow, even during the early season. The resort offers one gondola, eight lifts and 13 diverse courses. The fresh powder makes these routes perfect for beginner or intermediate skiers and boarders alike, so the whole family can join the fun!

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WED • 14 DEC 4:45 A.M.–9 P.M. $55 • ALL AGES SIGN-UP: 14 NOV–9 DEC INCLUDES: TRANSIT

SPORTS & RECREATION OUTDOOR RECREATION 225-4552 • Bldg. 564 /YokotaOutdoorRec /Yokota.ODR

NOVEMBER TRIPS FAMILY & BEGINNER TROUT FISHING AT ONGATA Fri • 11 Nov • 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $65 • Ages 7 & Up Sign up by: 8 Nov Includes: Transit, Fishing Rod & Reel, Lures, License & Free Lessons

Sat • 12 Nov • 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $60 • Ages 6 & Up Sign up by: 3 Nov Includes: Transportation, Equipment, Climbing Lesson & Guide

Sun • 13 Nov • 11 a.m.–8 p.m. $35 • Ages 13 & Up Sign up by: 10 Nov Includes: Transit & Guides

AUTUMN COLORED LEAVES HIKING AT FUJI AREA Sun • 20 Nov • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. $30 • Ages 13 & Up Sign up by: 17 Nov Includes: Transit & Guide NEW

HADO AR SPORTS Fri • 25 Nov • 12:30–8:30 p.m. $40 • Ages 7 & Up Sign up by: 18 Nov Includes: Transit & Play Fee

FAMILY DAY SPECIAL GO-KART GRAND PRIX AT AUTO PARADISE GOTEMBA Fri • 25 Nov • 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $80 • Ages 18 & Up Sign up by: 15 Nov Includes: Transportation & Go-Karting Fees Requirements: All participants must be at least 59 inches. Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages during the event.

NIGHTTIME SKI & SNOWBOARD AT YETI Sat • 26 Nov • 2 p.m.–1 a.m. $60 • Ages 18 & Up Sign up by: 22 Nov Includes: Transportation & Lift Ticket

SPORTS & RECREATION

FAMILY ROCK CLIMBING AT OUTDOOR VILLAGE IN AKISHIMA

MT. FUJI VIEWING EZ CYCLING AT YAMANAKA LAKE

MT. FUJI VIEWING EZ CYCLING AT KAWAGUCHI LAKE Sun • 27 Nov • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. $35 • Ages 13 & Up Sign up by: 24 Nov Includes: Transit & Guides

Paragliding at Asagiri Kogen

Sun • 6 Nov • 5:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $135 • Ages 13 & Up Sign up by: 16 Nov Includes: Transportation, Insurance & One Tandem Jump Requirements: All participants must weigh between 90 and 220 pounds.

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DECEMBER TRIPS NIGHTTIME SKI & SNOWBOARD AT INDOOR SAYAMA Fri • 2 Dec • 9:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m. $50 • Ages 18 & Up Sign-Up: 2 Nov–1 Dec Includes: Transit & Lift Ticket NEW

HIKING AT MT. TSUKUBA Sat • 3 Dec • 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. $40 • Ages 13 & Up Sign-Up: 3–30 Nov Includes: Transit & Guide

CURLING AT KARUIZAWA

SPORTS & RECREATION

Fri • 9 Dec • 8 a.m.–7 p.m. $40 • Ages 5 & Up Sign-Up: 9 Nov–1 Dec Includes: Transit & Play Fee

GRANDECO DAY SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIP Sat • 10 Dec • 4 a.m.–9 p.m. $95 • All Ages Sign-Up: 10 Nov–7 Dec Includes: Transit & Lift Ticket

MARUNUMA DAY SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIP Wed • 14 Dec • 4:45 a.m.–9 p.m. $55 • All Ages Sign-Up: 14 Nov–9 Dec Includes: Transit

NIGHTTIME INDOOR SKI & SNOWBOARD AT SAYAMA Fri • 16 Dec • 5–10 p.m. $30 • Ages 13 & Up Sign-Up: 16 Nov–13 Dec Includes: Transportation, Lift Ticket & Guide

KAGURA DAY SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIP Sat • 17 Dec • 4 a.m.–9 p.m. $60 • All Ages Sign-Up: 17 Nov–14 Dec Includes: Transit

OVERNIGHT TRIP AT KAGURA Mon–Tue • 19–20 Dec Depart: 5 a.m.; Return: 8 p.m. $130 • All Ages Sign up by: 5 Dec Includes: Transit, Lodging, First Track on Second Day, Dinner and Breakfast.

Advanced skiers and boarders only. Lift tickets and lunch not provided.

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KURUMAYAMA DAY SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIP Wed • 21 Dec • 7 a.m.–7 p.m. $50 • All Ages Sign-Up: 21 Nov–16 Dec Includes: Transit

NAEBA 3-DAY TRIP Sat–Mon • 24–26 Dec Depart: 5 a.m.; Return: 8 p.m. $360 Ages 12 & Up $280 Ages 4–12 Sign up by: 10 Dec Includes: Transportation, Lodging, Two Dinners and Breakfasts, Two Day Lift Ticket for Ages 13 & Up, Free Lift Ticket for Ages 12 & Under Lunch not included.

TAMA HILLS RECREATION AREA

Reservations/Lodging • 227-5230 Recreation • 227-5248

EVENTS INFLATABLE BOUNCY CASTLES Sat • 12 Nov • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $2 • All Ages Bring the kiddos to bounce and play on some of Tama’s inflatables!

SPECIALS TAMA HORSE STABLES Wed–Sun Trail Ride: $40 Adult Riding Lesson: $50 Pony Ride: $7 Climb into the saddle at Tama Hills. Enjoy a relaxing trail ride or improve your riding skills with a lesson. Pony rides are also available for the little ones. Please call Tama Recreation or visit YokotaFSS.com/Tama for more details.

CABIN BBQ TO-GO 9-Ounce Grilled Chicken: $16 BBQ Pork Half-Slab: $25 Eating BBQ in the cabins has never been so easy.

Allow Kiji Dining to do all the cooking for you so you have more time to relax. Call in your order before 5 p.m. and we’ll have it ready for pick up at Tama Lodge between 5 and 8 p.m. Meals include three sides.

FAMILY FUN DAY

WEEKLY EVENTS:

Tama Hills Golf Course • 042-374-2811 Yokota Golf Center • 225-8815 /TamaHillsGolfCourse

Sundays Kids ages 6 through 13 play free when accompanied by a parent.

RETIREE DAY

YOKOTA GOLF CENTER

TAMA HILLS GOLF COURSE

LADIES DAY

TRACKMAN PRO-AM TOURNAMENTS

TAMA HILLS 2022 INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT

Thursdays Reduced cart and green fees.

$5 Entry & $15 Play • Ages 16 & Up Play alongside a PGA pro. While they take on the real course, you’ll play in tandem on the Trackman simulator.

1–20 Nov: Sea Island Course 21 Nov–4 Dec: Hero World Challenge at Albany To sign up or for more information, call Yokota Golf Center at 225-8815.

Sat–Sun • 5–6 Nov • 7 a.m. Tee Time *$75 Includes: Range Balls and Prizes A flighted stroke play format tournament open to all SOFA members. To register, call 224-3426 or email tamahillsgolf@gmail.com.

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GOLF

Tuesdays Free 9-hole cart rental.

THE LONGEST DRIVE/CLOSEST TO THE PIN COMPETITION Saturdays Win green fees or a cart rental for hitting your ball the farthest or closest to the hole.

*Does not include green and cart fees.

OPERATION 36 GOLF PROGRAM Thursdays *$100/year • Ages 6–17 Operation 36 Golf is an instructional program that will create a strong technical foundation for beginner golfers and sharpen the skills of experienced players! Guided by PGA instructors, Operation 36 will improve your scores and keep you motivated!

WEEKLY EVENTS:

TRACKMAN GOLF

RETIREE DAY

*$20 for First 30 Minutes, $15 per Additional 30 Minutes Practice your swing on your favorite course with the Trackman Golf Simulator. To reserve a time, call the Yokota Golf Center.

Mondays 50% off green fees.

PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE Thursdays • 3–4 p.m.

Practice and instruction for those in the PGA Junior League.

*Weekday Morning Special: $15 for first 30 minutes and $10 per additional 30 minutes.

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FALL FEST

Fri • 18 Nov • 3–4:30 p.m.

Library • Free • All Ages Celebrate the autumnal season with us by making various Fall-themed crafts. Fun for the whole family!

THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFET

Thu • 24 Nov • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Enlisted Club $22.75 Ages 13 & Up, $9.75 Ages 6–12, Free Ages 5 & Under Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Enlisted Club. Bring your friends to enjoy a buffet of all your Thanksgiving favorites!

THANKSGIVING TURKEY TO–GO:

Wed • 23 Nov • 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Officers’ Club Members: $130 Nonmembers: $140 Let the Officers’ Club handle the cooking for you. Slow roasted 16 and 18 pound turkey, cooked to perfection and served with cornbread stuffing, candied yams, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans almondine and a choice of apple or pumpkin pie.

Reservations open 1 November and end 18 November at 5 p.m., or while supplies last.

TAMA THANKSGIVING BUFFET

Thu • 24 Nov 11 a.m., 1:15 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.

Tama Lodge • Reservations Required $22.95 Ages 13 & Up, $12.95 Ages 6–12, $2.95 Ages 3–5 Free Ages 2 & Under Enjoy your favorite dishes at the Tama Lodge Thanksgiving buffet. Three different meal times will ensure they can accommodate everyone. Plus, receive $10 off your stay in the Tama Main Lodge with your buffet reservations.

To sign up or for additional information, call 227-5230.

YOKOTA’S HIDDEN GEM:

THE AERO CLUB

& FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER AS I STEPPED INTO THE AERO CLUB & FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER, I’M IMMEDIATELY MET WITH A CHORUS OF “HELLO!” AND “GOOD MORNING!” FROM SEVERAL SMILING FACES. I’m there to meet a Mr. Ray Brannam. He rises from his desk, shakes my hand and beckons me to follow him. With Ray, conversation comes easily.

He’s the kind of person who seems to know at least a little about a lot of things. He guides me just past the office space into a learning center, we take

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our seats and he excitedly tells me that they have new planes arriving later this year. Diamond Aircrafts, to be exact, and they’re going to be a facelift for the planes of the Aero Club. “Our oldest plane is 55 years old–17,000 flight hours.” Their current planes are still a smooth flight, but they only fly on non-ethanol gasoline, and it’s in low demand. “The sole supplier of non-ethanol gasoline here has warned us that we’re the only customer, and they’re going to stop making it.” Instead, they’re making the switch to Diamonds, which use fuels available on base for about three dollars a gallon.

These new arrivals mean the Aero Club will keep its $200 per hour flight, a welcome departure from the $300 it usually costs stateside. In Ray’s words, “It’s an astounding deal.”

From start to finish of our conversation, it’s clear that Ray lives, eats, bleeds and breathes aviation. On his commute into the office, which is anywhere between one and three hours, Ray listens to audio courses on aviation. He is on a constant quest for the latest information, and he seems to have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge in his field. His love for the craft– and for teaching it–is obvious and abundant. “I think every instructor you find is gonna be like that.” Mr. Brannam is one of six instructors at the Aero Club; it’s a contracted position that usually pays a little higher stateside. The instructors here believe it to be a labor of love. “It’s a lifestyle, for sure,” he elaborates. “I don’t regret a minute of it, either. I’ve probably spent well over $100,000 myself. That’s quite an education, and I love doing it. I wasn’t sure about the CFI [Certified Flight Instructor] thing, but as it turns out, I like to teach.”

The flight training program is uniquely equipped in ways that other Aero Clubs aren’t. “Not every base you go to has an Aero Club. There’s less now than there used to be.” They are one of two Aero Clubs Air Force-wide that offers their state-of-the-art flight simulator. After a recent inspection of their facility, that simulator will now be installed at every Aero Club. It has served Yokota’s branch well and gives students the opportunity to practice their training when weather doesn’t permit the real deal. “The only time they go up is when we’re absolutely, 100% sure that everything is going to be fine,” Ray assures.

The flight simulator isn’t the only perk of Yokota’s Aero Club. The experience, test and subsequent certifications are shockingly affordable with their program. “We are the only [Aero Club] that does testing. We provide the Airmen with written tests. They can take their knowledge exams free of charge here. In the states, they charge you by how far away you are from company headquarters.

They have to send people out to inspect and stuff, which is $250 per test,” he estimates. “They’re also required to have a medical certificate. There are two doctors in Tokyo that do [Federal Aviation Administration] medicals.” He explains that it’s around $300 for a medical exam. “Recently, one of my students went and got certified and can provide them free of charge for active-duty Airmen.”

Ray, and the Aero Club as a whole, is passionate about creating an affordable and streamlined process. There is a firm understanding that getting a pilot’s license is difficult when you are also working full time. A large portion of their program is self-guided reading or online learning.

In Ray’s words, the best candidates for their flight training program are “self-starters, because this is a lot of self-study.” They do not compromise on quality, however. Yokota’s Aero Club & Flight Training Center students pass their exams with scores of 85 and above on tests that require a minimum score of 70. This is well above their competitor’s programs, who usually score in the low 70s.

There is undeniable pride in Ray’s voice as he shares his proudest moments of being an instructor. Watching his students land for the first time, watching them accept their certificates, they all culminate to what he fondly describes as a “pretty nice moment.” One student seems to jump to the front of his mind. “Last year, we got a message on Facebook from one of the Atlas 747 pilots. He started here. He said, ‘A few years ago I started at the Aero Club there, now I’m rightseating in a 747.’ That’s pretty cool.” Several of Ray’s students have been picked up for an officer program and selected for a pilot slot. “Helping somebody get that is pretty nice,” he shares modestly.

Life stationed in Japan is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Yokota’s Aero Club & Flight Training Center want to be a part of that experience. The patience, guidance and expertise of instructors like Ray make it the perfect place to earn your wings. Whether you want to take the skies as a hobby or shift your skill into a career, they are prepared to help you take the next steps.

If you want to know more about taking flight here at Yokota, visit the Aero Club at building 4304 or go online to yokotafss.com/aero-club for HORIZONS more information.

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CHICHIBU NIGHT FESTIVAL SAT • 3 DEC Cultural Connection

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Over 300 years of history has made the Chichibu Night Festival one of the three most popular float festivals in Japan, alongside the Gion Festival of Kyoto and HidaTakayama Festival. The festival, hosted by the Chichibu Shrine, is held every year on December 2 and 3, with the highlight of the festival taking place on the second day.

Six gorgeous floats are hauled around town, each from a different surrounding community. Kabuki is performed, and participants play the taiko drums and flutes while being pulled around town. The floats are lavishly decorated with lanterns, tapestries and gold-plated wood carvings. Collectively, these floats are designated as an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Asset.

A two-hour firework display is another main attraction of the event. The streets are lined with stands selling festival foods, snacks and amazake, which is a warm, sweet rice wine to combat the cold December night air.

The finale takes place in front of city hall where the floats are parked one by one. Fireworks provide a gorgeous backdrop to the floats and are especially vivid in the crisp, clear December skies.

COST BY AGE GROUP: $30 Ages 4 & Up $30 Ages 3 & Under if a seat is needed ITINERARY: Depart 1 p.m.

Chichibu 3–9:30 p.m.

Return 12 a.m.

Tour cost includes bus transportation.

For updates on all things ITT, visit

/YokotaITT.

Coming soon!

December Tours go on sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, 12 November.

Sapporo Snow Festival in February, Ashikaga Flower Park Winter Illumination, Tokyo German Village, Swan Lake Ballet and much more.

For detailed information on ITT’s upcoming tours, visit YokotaFSS.com/ITT. 227-7083 • Bldg. 327

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MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER (M&FRC) 225-8725 • Bldg. 535 /YokotaMFRC1

Scan Here to Register

CULTURAL COURSES All other cultural courses can be found in the calendar on Pg. 27.

TIPS FOR TEACHING ENGLISH

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Mon • 21 Nov • 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Ages 18 & Up Learn how to teach English to Japanese speakers. Registration required.

WALKING IMMERSION TOUR Thu • 17 Nov • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Learn about Japanese history and culture by exploring parks, shrines, shopping and more.

SINGLE MILITARY WALKING TOUR Fri • 18 Nov • 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Get out of the dorms and experience Japan! Walk and take the train to Ome and Hino to learn about shrines, temples, Suica cards and enjoy some shopping!

JAPANESE CUSTOMS & COURTESIES Mon • 7 Nov • 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn Japanese etiquette so you can feel more at ease exploring off base.

Registration required.

JAPANESE COOKING CLASS Tue • 29 Nov • 12–1:30 p.m.

Learn how to make local Japanese recipes.

SURVIVAL JAPANESE Tuesdays • 6–7 p.m.

Learn basic Japanese words and phrases to navigate on your own off base.

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MILITARY WORKSHOPS SPONSORSHIP TRAINING Fri • 4 Nov • 9–10:30 a.m.

Sponsoring a newcomer to Yokota Air Base? Learn essential tools to help newcomers successfully transition into the Yokota community.

This workshop is open to all individuals stationed at Yokota. Newly appointed active duty sponsors must complete the eSAT online training prior to attending the Sponsorship Training Workshop.

Registration is required. Call M&FRC or email 374FSSFSFR@us.af.mil to register.

NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION Day 1• Wednesdays • 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Day 2 • Thursdays • 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Newcomers Orientation is a mandatory program for all active duty personnel new to Yokota. DoD civilians and spouses are highly encouraged to attend.

Call M&FRC or email 374FSSFSFR@us.af.mil to register. Call Pass & Registration at 225–8333 to register for the Thursday Driver’s Course.

PRE-DEPLOYMENT BRIEFING Thursdays • 10–11 a.m.

A mandatory briefing for those deploying or going TDY for more than 30 days. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend to learn about the different challenges they may experience and the resources available to ease deployment related stress. Registration is required.

REINTEGRATION BRIEFING Thursdays • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

A mandatory briefing for those returning from deployment. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend to understand the five stages of reintegration and how to best cope with the new normal. Registration is required.

TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM In compliance with NDAA 19, all service members are required to complete initial counseling and pre-separation counseling no later than 365 days prior to the end of their contract. Come ready for the bird’s eye view of employment assistance, relocation entitlements, education resources, health care options and veteran’s benefits. Registration is required. Call M&FRC or email 374FSSFSFR@us.af.mil.

TAP TALK

EFMP SENSORY PLAY GROUP

Wed • 2 Nov • 7:30–8:30 a.m.

Join M&FRC for free coffee and donuts while networking as you learn to navigate the civilian sector with other transitioning service members.

Thu • 3 & 17 Nov • 9–10 a.m.

Learn about resiliency as you create crafts with your child.

PRE-SEPARATION BRIEFING

Mon • 14 Nov • 10–11 a.m.

Come listen to the experts speak on various educational topics.

Monday • 7 & 21 Nov • 8–11 a.m.

Pre-separation counseling should be accomplished early in the transition process, but no later than 365 days from separation. This briefing ensures members are informed of the entitlements and benefits available to assist them, their family members and significant others with the transition to civilian life. This is a congressionally mandated course. Members will need to contact M&FRC to schedule with a TAP counselor.

DOD TRANSITION DAY Tue • 8 & 22 Nov • 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

DoD Transition Day provides an overview of skills and information to help members prepare for their transition. This is a congressionally mandated course. Contact M&FRC to schedule.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR EMPLOYMENT FUNDAMENTALS OF CAREER TRANSITION (EFCT) Fri • 4 Nov • 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Learn about the fundamentals of civilian employment, ranging from resume building to accepting a job offer. This is a congressionally mandated course.

Contact M&FRC to schedule.

VA BENEFITS AND SERVICES Fri • 18 Nov • 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Members will be provided with information regarding their benefits from a Veteran’s Affairs advisor. This is a congressionally mandated course. Contact M&FRC to schedule.

EFMP EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP EFMP RESILIENCY WORKSHOP Mon • 7 Nov • 10–11 a.m.

Stop by to hear an expert guest speaker discuss building resiliency.

PLAN MY MOVE Fri • 18 Nov • 9–10 a.m.

PCSing out of Yokota? Learn essential tools and information to ensure a smooth transition to your next duty station. Registration required. Call M&FRC or email 374FSSFSFR@us.af.mil to register.

PRIVATE SECTOR RESUME/LINKEDIN WORKSHOP Tue • 29 Nov • 9–11 a.m.

Learn how to make your private sector resume and LinkedIn account stand out amongst other applicants.

FINANCIAL READINESS ONE-ON-ONE WITH PFR Meet with our Professional Financial Readiness Manager to discuss budgeting, emergency funds, debt reduction strategies and investments. Call M&FRC to schedule an appointment.

EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTER 225-4207 • Bldg. 316

MILITARY TA BRIEFING

Mon–Tue • 14–15 Nov • 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Take a deeper look into the civilian workforce with this two-day employment track. Contact M&FRC to schedule.

Required for members using Tuition Assistance for the first time, and for members who received an Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) notification that a refresher briefing is required. Pre-registration is required, to register or for questions email 374fss.fsde@us.af.mil.

BOOTS TO BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP Mon–Tue • 31 Oct–1 Nov • 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Conducted by the Small Business Administration, members will receive an overview of opening a new business, growing an existing business or managing one as they transition from military to civilian life. Contact M&FRC to schedule.

PERSONAL & WORK LIFE HEART LINK Tue • 8 Nov • 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Join us for an AFAS sponsored program for new spouses at Yokota. All spouses are welcome to attend for a day of fun, learning and *lunch. Call M&FRC or email 374FSSFSFR@us.af.mil to register. *Lunch is included for active duty spouses, there will be a small charge for others.

KEY SPOUSE CONTINUING EDUCATION Tue • 15 Nov • 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Networking and training for Key Spouses. Explore various topics to enhance your KS program including Suicide Awareness and SAPR. Registration is not required.

MILITARY TESTING Bldg. 316 • Room 232,233 & 239 Testing for AFCT/ AFOQT/ DLAB/ EDPT/ TAPAS/TBAS. Current testing information can be found at the Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) under Education Center News.

CDC TESTING & AIR FORCE DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES Bldg. 316 • Room 239 Contact your Unit Training Manager (UTM) for questions.

YOKOTA NATIONAL TEST CENTER Bldg. 316 • Room 230 & 250 Testing for CLEP/ DSST/ No-Military Testing. To register or for questions email yokota-ntc-asia@umgc.edu.

PROMOTION TESTING Bldg. 316 • Room 232 & 233 Please contact your unit’s Weighted Airmen Promotion System (WAPS) monitor for questions.

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP

LIBRARY

225-7490 • Bldg. 617 AirForceLibraries.LibGuides.com/Yokota/Home /YokotaLibrary

CONSTRUCTION CHAOS CLUB Tue • 1 Nov • 4–5 p.m.

Recommended for Ages 8 & Up Join us in the library to explore the world of STEAM with Snap Circuits, K’Nex and much more!

AIRMEN GAME DAY Sat • 5 & 19 Nov • 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Bored? Get out of the house or away from the dorms with Airmen Game Day! Choose from various tabletop games to play or check them out to continue the fun at home.

ORIGAMI CLUB Thu • 10 Nov • 4–5 p.m.

Recommended for Ages 8 & Up Join us in the library to practice the art of paper folding. Create various designs and patterns. All skill levels welcome.

CHILDREN’S STORY TIME Thu • 3, 10 & 17 Nov • 10:30–11 a.m.

Recommended for Ages 2–5 Join us for 30 minutes of fun and adventure with our weekly themed book reading, songs and more!

LEGO LAB Wednesdays • 4–5 p.m.

All Ages Calling all Master Builders! Join us for LEGO brick free play every Wednesday!

NANOWRIMO Write-Ins: Tue • 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Nov • 6–8 p.m.

Story Writing 101: Mon • 7, 14, 21 & 28 Nov • 6:30–7:30 p.m.

All Ages Have you always wanted to write a book? Now is your chance! Join us for a four-week program and finally write your book.

FAMILY MOVIE DAY Sat • 12 Nov • 2 p.m.

Catch a flick at the library and enjoy popular movies ranging from rated G to PG-13.

T-SHIRT TUESDAY Tue • 15 Nov • 10 a.m.

Be one of the first 10 library customers to tell a library staff member at the front desk what your favorite book is and choose a free t-shirt. *Colors, slogans and sizes vary.

Thank you for sponsoring the Library.

No Federal endorsement of sponsor intended.

AERO CLUB/FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER (FTC) 225-8988 • Bldg. 4304 /USAFYokotaFlightTrainingCenter/AeroClub

FLIGHT OVER TOKYO

LIFE & LEISURE

$200 Want to see the bright lights of Tokyo from the sky? The Aero Club can show you the big city in an hour-long piloted flight. Three passenger maximum.

Weight restrictions may apply. Tour flights must be scheduled in person, 24 hours in advance. Payment due at the time of scheduling.

COMMUNITY CENTERS Yujo • 225-7713 • Bldg. 327 Taiyo • 225-6955 • Bldg. 3260

TAIYO ANTIQUES & CRAFTS SALE Sat • 5 Nov • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Taiyo • Free Entry • All Ages Get a head start on holiday shopping as you support local Japanese vendors and small businesses. Enjoy food booths and a fishing derby at the Sakana pool for a day full of fun!

KELLIE PICKLER LIVE Thu • 10 Nov • *7 p.m.

Taiyo • Free • All Ages Armed Forces Entertainment presents: Kellie Pickler. As a country music star and American Idol alum, her performance will be one you don’t want to miss!

Christmas Kids Craft Day

Sat • 26 Nov • 12–4 p.m.

Taiyo • Free • All Ages Celebrate the holidays with a day of family friendly craft making!

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*Doors open at 6 p.m., the show will begin at 7 p.m.

AUTO HOBBY SHOP 225-7623 • Bldg. 4086 /YokotaAutoHobbyShop

Winterize Special

1 Nov 2022–28 Feb 2023 • *$82 Prepare your car for the winter weather! This limited time offer includes an engine oil and filter change, radiator flush, radiator cap and a check and top off of all fluids. Auto Hobby will also check all belts, hoses, the charging system, vehicle undercarriage and perform a tire pressure check and adjustment. *Cost for four quarts. $3.50 per additional quart. Oil filter cost not included.

Contact the Auto Hobby Shop for more information at 225-7623.

VEHICLE OPERATIONS 225-7720 • Bldg. 1290

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HORIZONS

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Paid ad. No Federal endorsement of advertiser intended.

JAPANESE COOKING CLASS M&FRC • 12–1:30 p.m.

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THANKSGIVING BUFFET Enlisted Club • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

24

EFMP SENSORY PLAY GROUP M&FRC • 9–10 a.m.

WALKING IMMERSION TOUR M&FRC • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

17

ORIGAMI CLUB Library • 4–5 p.m.

SEAFOOD NIGHT Chico’s • 5–9 p.m.

KELLIE PICKLER LIVE Taiyo • 7 p.m.

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RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY Chico’s & Charlie T’s

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VA BENEFITS AND SERVICES M&FRC • 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

PLAN MY MOVE M&FRC • 9–10 a.m.

SINGLE & UNACCOMPANIED WALKING TOUR M&FRC • 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

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EFCT M&FRC • 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

SPONSORSHIP TRAINING M&FRC • 9–10:30 a.m.

MEMBERS FREE PIZZA NIGHT (ADULTS ONLY) Enlisted Club • 5–7 p.m.

LADIES NIGHT Enlisted Club • 9 p.m.–2 a.m.

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Friday

For further details on all FSS events, please refer to the directed Horizons sections listed above. All facility programs, event hours and dates are subject to change.

For further details on all FSS events, please refer to the directed Horizons sections listed above. All facility programs, event hours and dates are subject to change.

SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH SANTA Enlisted Club • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

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PRE-SEPARATION DOD TRANSITION DAY M&FRC • 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

BRIEFING M&FRC • 8–11 a.m.

PRIVATE SECTOR RESUME/ LINKEDIN WORKSHOP M&FRC • 9–11 a.m.

TIPS FOR TEACHING ENGLISH M&FRC • 1:30–2:30 p.m.

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16

9

EFTC (DAY 2) BUTCHER’S CHOICE M&FRC • 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Chico’s • 5–9 p.m.

T-SHIRT TUESDAY Library • 10 a.m.

EFMP EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP M&FRC • 10–11 a.m.

KEY SPOUSE CONTINUING EDUCATION M&FRC • 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 5:30–6:30 p.m.

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HEART LINK M&FRC • 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

DOD TRANSITION DAY M&FRC • 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

KID’S EAT FREE Charlie T’s & Chico’s • 5–9 p.m.

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3

Thursday

TAP TALK EFMP SENSORY PLAY GROUP M&FRC • 7:30–8:30 a.m.

M&FRC • 9–10 a.m.

KIDS CLUB: THANKSGIVING Enlisted Club • 5–7 p.m.

STATE ADMISSION DINNER Chico’s & Charlie T’s • 5–9 p.m.

2

1 CONSTRUCTION CHAOS CLUB Library • 4–5 p.m.

BOOTS TO BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP (DAY 2) M&FRC • 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Wednesday

SPORTS & RECREATION

Tuesday

BREAKFAST BUFFET Charlie T’s • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

EFTC (DAY 1) M&FRC • 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

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BREAKFAST BUFFET Charlie T’s • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

PRE-SEPARATION BRIEFING M&FRC • 8–11 a.m.

EFMP RESILIENCY WORKSHOP M&FRC • 10–11 a.m.

JAPANESE CUSTOMS & COURTESIES M&FRC • 1:30–3 p.m.

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6

BREAKFAST BUFFET Charlie T’s • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Monday

ENTERTAINMENT & DINING

Sunday

NOV

CHRISTMAS KIDS CRAFT DAY Taiyo • 12–4 p.m.

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AIRMEN GAME DAY Library • 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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FAMILY MOVIE DAY Library • 2 p.m.

WORLD CRUISE: OKINAWA Officers’ Club • 5–8 p.m.

12

TAIYO ANTIQUES & CRAFTS SALE Taiyo • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

AIRMEN GAME DAY Library • 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

DRUM TAO Officers’ Club • 2–5 p.m.

MONGOLIAN BBQ Charlie T’s • 5–9 p.m.

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Saturday

Enlisted Club • 10 p.m.–2 a.m.

TOP 40 DJ NIGHTS

SATURDAYS

Enlisted Club • 10 p.m.–2 a.m.

TOP 40 DJ NIGHTS

Officers’ Club • 5–7 p.m.

FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR

Enlisted Club • 5–7 p.m.

FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR

FRIDAYS

Officers’ Club • 6–8:30 p.m.

TRIVIA

Enlisted Club • 5–10 p.m.

SPEAKEASY GAME NIGHT

M&FRC • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

REINTEGRATION BRIEFING

Library • 10:30–11 a.m.

CHILDREN’S STORY TIME

M&FRC • 10–11 a.m.

PRE-DEPLOYMENT BRIEFING

THURSDAYS

Enlisted Club • 6–9 p.m.

TRIVIA & PIZZA

Library • 4–5 p.m.

LEGO LAB

M&FRC • 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION

WEDNESDAYS

Enlisted Club • 7–10 p.m.

TOP GUN TUESDAY/KARAOKE NIGHT

M&FRC • 6–7 p.m.

SURVIVAL JAPANESE

Officers’ Club • 5–9 p.m.

TEXAS HOLD’EM

TUESDAYS

Officers’ Club • 5–9 p.m.

KARAOKE NIGHT

MONDAYS

ONGOING EVENTS

NOVEMBER CLASS SCHEDULE ARTS & CRAFTS • 225-7837

QUILTING AND NEEDLEWORKS QUILTING TECHNIQUES

JAPANESE CRAFTS

Instructor: Etsuko Iitaka

ART OF JAPANESE GIFT WRAPPING Instructor: Mao Kurosu DATE

TIME

Fri 11 & 25

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

AGES

COST

18 & Up

$12/Session ($5 Material Fee)

AGES

COST

18 & Up

$10/Session

CERAMICS/POTTERY Instructor: Yumi Shirodate

Instructor: Mao Kurosu

DATE

DATE

TIME

AGES

COST

Sat 19 (Obi Wall Hanging)

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

18 & Up

$30/Session

Sat 5 & 19

TIME

10 a.m–1 p.m.

TIME

AGES

1–3 p.m.

18 & Up

3:30–5:30 p.m.

6–17

COST

$22/Session ($10 Material Fee) $11/Session ($10 Material Fee)

18 & Up

DATE

TIME

AGES

COST

Wed 2, 9, 16 & 23 Thu 3, 10 & 17

3:30–4:30 p.m.

3:30–4:30 p.m.

6–10

$45/Four Sessions, Materials Included

INTRODUCTION TO CLAY FOR TEENS Instructor: Shigeru Ayuha DATE

SHODO (JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY) Instructor: Taka Uno

Fri 4 & 18

DATE

TIME

AGES

3COST

Thu 3, 10 & 17

4:30–6 p.m.

18 & Up

$10/Session

TIME

3:30–4:30 p.m.

AGES

COST

11–15

$45/Four Sessions, Materials Included

INTRODUCTION TO CLAY Instructor: Shigeru Ayuha

FINE ARTS BEGINNING WATERCOLOR Instructor: Hiromi Ogawa DATE

TIME

AGES

COST

Wed 2, 9 & 16

1:30–3:30 p.m.

3:30–5:30 p.m.

18 & Up 6–10

$20/Session ($5 Material Fee)

BONSAI PRUNING CLASS DATE

TIME

Sat 12 & 26

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

DATE

TIME

Wed 2, 9, 16 & 23 Fri 4, 18 & 25

5–6:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

AGES

COST

18 & Up

$6/Session ($25 Material Fee)

DATE

DATE

TIME

Thu 3, 10, 17 & 24

9:30–11 a.m.

AGES

COST

16 & Up

$33/Session (Materials Included)

CRAFTS WOODWORKING ORIENTATION & SAFETY CLASS FOR BEGINNERS Instructor: Seiji Kobayashi DATE

TIME

AGES

COST

Sat 5 & 19

9:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

16 & Up

$5/Session

HORIZONS

16 & Up

TIME

5–6:30 p.m.

AGES

COST

16 & Up

$48/Four Sessions, Materials Included

INTERMEDIATE CLAY Instructor: Shigeru Ayuha Wed 2, 9, 16 & 23

Instructor: Akiko

COST

$48/Four Sessions, Materials Included

Instructor: Shigeru Ayuha

DATE

ANIMALIA DRAWING CLASS

AGES

INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWING

Thu 3, 10 & 17

Instructor: Satoru Yamauchi

NOVEMBER 2022

COST

$48/Two Sessions ($35 Material Fee)

Instructor: Shigeru Ayuha

Instructor: Mariko Takatori

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AGES

INTRODUCTION TO CLAY FOR KIDS

JAPANESE FABRIC DYEING

Fri 18

TIME

4–6 p.m.

CLAY CONCEPTS

DECORATIVE OBI TYING

DATE

DATE

Tue 8, 22 & 29

TIME

5–6:30 p.m.

AGES

COST

16 & Up

$48/Four Sessions, Materials Included

SILVER CLAY JEWELRY Instructor: Shigeru Ayuha DATE

TIME

AGES

COST

Sat 5 & 12

3–5 p.m.

18 & Up

$30/Two Sessions

FRAMING FRAMING & MAT CUTTING Instructor: Masashi Ichikawa DATE

TIME

Sat 5 Thu 10

10 a.m–1:30 p.m.

1–4:30 p.m.

AGES

COST

18 & Up

$30/Session, Materials Included*

NATATORIUM • 225-6133

PREGNANCY FITNESS Instructor: Rachael Weist

BALLET STUDIO

DATE

Instructor: Chinatsu Murakami

TIME

Wed

10–11 a.m.

AGES

COST

18 & Up

$60/8 Classes, $30/4 Classes, $10/Walk-In

DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Tue

11–11:45 a.m.

3–4

$45/Month/4 Classes

3:30–4:30 p.m.

8 & Up

$55/Month/4 Classes

VINYASA FLOW

4:30–5:15 p.m.

5 & Up

$45/Month/4 Classes

Instructor: Lynn Babiera

5:15–6:15 p.m.

16 & Up

$50/Month/4 Classes

DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

3:30–4:30 p.m.

6 & Up

$55/Month/4 Classes

Mon

4:30–5:15 p.m.

3–4

$45/Month/4 Classes

Tue

18 & Up

Fri

$30/Month/8 Classes, $15/Month/4 Classes, $5/Walk-In

$45/Month/4 Classes

5:25–6:25 p.m.

9–10 a.m.

6:25–7:25 p.m.

10–11 a.m.

Wed

Thu

3:30–4:15 p.m

3–4

4:15–5 p.m.

5 & Up

5–6 p.m

6 & Up

Fri

$55/Month/4 Classes

ZUMBA® Instructor: Eri Ogido

MOMMY & ME DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Tue

10:15–10:45 a.m.

18 Months–3

$35/Month/4 Classes

Instructor: Midori Sudo TIME

Mon

AGES

COST

3–3:45 p.m.

5–12

3:45–4:15 p.m.

5–12 & Parent

$35/4 Classes, $10/Walk-In $40/4 Classes, $12/Walk-In

Instructor: Rodrigo Taniguti DAY

Tue/Thu Fri

TIME

AGES

COST

5–6 p.m.

6–7:30 p.m.

4–5 p.m.

5–6 p.m.

6–7:30 p.m.

6–7:30 p.m.

9–15 Adult 6–8 9–15 Adult Adult (Advanced*)

$35/Month/8 Classes $60/Month/8 Classes $35/Month/8 Classes $60/Month/8 Classes $30/Month/4 Classes

18 & Up

Instructor: Marcus Snoddy DAY

TIME

Sat Mon

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

COST

18 & Up

$60/Monthly, $10/Class

TIME

AGES

COST

6:30–8 p.m

18 & Up

$70/Monthly, $10/Class

6:30–8 p.m.

BRAZILIAN JIU JUTSU Instructor: Chisun DAY

Mon Wed Fri

DAY

Instructor: Shotaro Shimazaki

TIME

Thu

TIME

AGES

Instructor: Jaqueline

MASTER SWIM

Mon–Fri

COST

$15/Month/4 Classes, $5/Walk-In

SLOW FLOW YOGA

*Gi is not required for adult advanced class.

DAY

AGES

BUDO TAIJUTSU

Wed

JIU JITSU

Mon/Wed

TIME

5:15–6:15 p.m.

5:30–6:30 p.m.

SAMURAI FITNESS CENTER • 225-8890

HAWAIIAN KEIKI HULA DAY

DAY

Tue Thu

AGES

COST

5–6 a.m.

Advanced

6–7 a.m.

Intermediate

$75/5 Days Weekly, $50/3 Days Weekly

5–6 p.m.

AGES

COST

16 & Up

$32/8 Classes, $17/4 Classes, $5/Class

VIN & YIN YOGA Instructor: Jaqueline DAY

TAEKWONDO Instructor: Kei Sakakibara

Wed

DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Mon & Fri

3–3:45 p.m.

3:45–4:45 p.m.

5–7 8–12

$60/Month/8 Classes

TIME

5:15–6:15 p.m.

AGES

COST

16 & Up

$32/8 Classes, $17/4 Classes, $5/Class

TRADITIONAL KARATE Instructor: Kazuma & Gyoko Itaki DAY

Wed Sat

TIME

AGES

3–3:40 p.m.

3:45–4:45 p.m.

10:40–11:30 a.m.

11:40 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

5–6 7 & Up 5–6

COST

$60/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes

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TAIYO • 225-6955/6966

BALLET DAY

GUITAR*

TIME

AGES

COST

5–6 p.m.

5–6 p.m.

6 & Up All Ages (Advanced) 5–6

$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes

6–7 p.m.

7 & Up

11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

15 & Up

6–7 p.m.

7 & Up

TIME

AGES

COST

7–7:40 p.m.

All Ages (Advanced)

$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes

TIME

AGES

COST

6 & Up

$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes

Mon

Instructor: Hiroshi Kishimine

6–7 p.m.

PRIVATE LESSONS DAY

Mon

TIME

Lessons Slots From 1–8 p.m.

AGES

COST

$105/4 Lessons/Hour, $95/4 Lessons/45 Min., $80/4 Lessons/30 Min. $120/4 Lessons/Hour, $105/4 Lessons/45 Min., $90/4 Lessons/30 Min.

6–12 13 & Up

Thu

DAY

TIME

Lessons Slots From 1–8 p.m.

COST

DAY

$80/4 Lessons/Hour, $70/4 Lessons/45 Min., $60/4 Lessons/30 Min. $90/4 Lessons/Hour, $80/4 Lessons/45 Min., $70/4 Lessons/30 Min.

Mon

AGES

6–12 13 & Up

*Minimum of five participants; maximum of 10. Please contact Taiyo in advance to reserve a spot.

Wed Thu JAZZ & TAP DAY

Thu

5–6 p.m.

HAWAIIAN HULA KINDERMUSIK®

Instructor: Midori Sudo DAY

Mon

TIME

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

12:30–1:30 p.m.

AGES

COST

18 & Up (Advanced) 18 & Up (Beginner)

$40/Month, $12/Class

Instructor: Taketo Ippei Nishi DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Tue

5:20–6 p.m.

8 & Up

$50/4 Classes

BEGINNER JAPANESE DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Tue

6–6:40 p.m.

8 & Up

$50/4 Classes

BEGINNER PLUS JAPANESE DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Tue

6:40–7:20 p.m.

8 & Up

$50/4 Classes

INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE/SPECIAL TOPICS TIME

AGES

COST

Tue

7:20–8 p.m.

8 & Up

$50/4 Classes

*No Japanese language experience necessary.

COST

$165/15 Classes*

Instructor: Fumiko Tachikawa PRIVATE LESSONS DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Thu

Lesson Slots From 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

All Ages

$25/Hour

GROUP LESSONS* DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Thu

Lesson Slots From 12–6 p.m.

12 & Up

$48/Month/3 Classes

PIANO PRIVATE LESSONS

Instructor: Kayoko Hara BALLET & TAP

4–5 p.m.

AGES

18 Months–3

Instructor: Mie Fujimori

KAYOKO’S SCHOOL OF BALLET

Wed

TIME

10–10:45 a.m.

11–11:45 a.m.

*Minimum of two students per class; maximum of six.

DAY

TIME

DAY

Wed

KOTO INSTRUMENT

BASIC JAPANESE*

DAY

Instructor: Mie Fujimori

*Minimum of five participants; maximum of 10. Please contact Taiyo in advance to reserve a spot.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE

Mon

$60/Month/4 Classes, $17/Class $120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes

TOE SHOES

GROUP LESSONS

Mon

Wed

AGES

COST

4–5

$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes

3–4

DAY

TIME

Mon–Fri

Lesson Slots From 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

AGES

COST

6 & Up

$97/Month/4 Lessons/45 Min., $65/Month/4 Lessons/30 Min.

GROUP LESSONS* DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Mon–Fri

Lesson Slots From 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

5–6

$40/Month/4 Classes

*Minimum of three students per class; maximum of six.

30

HORIZONS NOVEMBER 2022

TANABATA DANCE (JAPANESE FOLK DANCE)

CONTEMPORARY

Instructor: Ayako Hiruma DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Thu

6:30–7:30 p.m.

7 & Up

$20/Month/4 Classes, $7/Class

TRADITIONAL KARATE Instructor: Yasushi Abe

TIME

AGES

COST

5:30–6:30 p.m.

10 & Up

$55/Month/4 Classes

JAZZ DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Thu

6:30–7:30 p.m.

10 & Up

$55/Month/4 Classes

HIP-HOP

DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Tue

7–8 p.m.

9–9:40 a.m.

6 & Up (All levels) 4–5 (Beginner)

$60/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes

Sat

DAY

Thu

Multi-Student Family Discount: 4-5 (Advanced) & First student pays regular class cost, 6 & Up (Beginners) each additional family member to sign up receives a $10 discount.

10:30–11:30 a.m. 6 & Up (Advanced)

DAY

TIME

AGES

Fri

3–3:45 p.m.

4–4:45 p.m.

5–5:45 p.m.

6–7 p.m.

Grades 5 & Up Grades 1 & 2 (Beginner) Grades 3 & 4 (Elementary) Grade 5 & Up (Intermediate)

9:40–10:25 a.m.

*Multi-Student Family Discount: Each additional family member to sign up receives a $10 discount.

COST

$45/Month/4 Classes $55/Month/4 Classes

*One hour private lessons available for $35.

YOUTH PROGRAMS • 225-7441 GYMNASTICS & CHEER

YOKOTA DANCE ANGELS

Instructor: Kohei Takeda

Instructor: Yoshie Sato

TINY TUMBLERS

POP DANCE

DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

DAY

Mon Wed Thu

4:10–4:40 p.m.

4–6

$35/Month

Wed

TIME

AGES

COST

5–5:45 p.m.

5:45–6:30 p.m.

7–10 11 & Up All Ages (Advanced)

$90/Month/12 Classes, $70/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes

6:30–7:15 p.m.

CHEER AND POM-POM DANCE DAY

Tue

TIME

AGES

COST

4–4:30 p.m.

3–4

$35/Month/4 Classes

4:30–5:15 p.m.

5–6

5:15–6:15 p.m.

7–12

$90/Month/12 Classes, $70/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes

ADVANCED TUMBLING DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Mon Thu

3–4 p.m.

7 & Up

$50/Month

DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Mon

4:50–5:50 p.m.

3–4 p.m.

4:50–5:50 p.m.

4:50–5:50 p.m.

7 & Up

$45/Month

LEVEL 1 & 2

Wed Thu

YOKOTA DANCE COMPANY*

PIANO

Instructor: Abigail Randall, Jason Angove, Hayley Hedrickson

Instructor: Maki Hashimoto

TAP DAY

Mon

TIME

5:30–6:30 p.m.

AGES

COST

10 & Up

$55/Month/4 Classes

DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Mon–Fri

Lesson Slots From 2:30–5:30 p.m.

5 & Up

$60/Month/ 4 Lessons/30 Min.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Mon

6:45–7:30 p.m.

18 & Up

$45/Month/4 Classes

RHYTHM & RHYME DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Tue

4–4:45 p.m.

3–5

$45/Month/4 Classes

DANCE COMBO DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Tue

4:50–5:50 p.m.

5:50–6:50 p.m.

6–9

$55/Month/4 Classes

MUSICAL CHOREOGRAPHY & THEATRICS DAY

TIME

AGES

COST

Tue

6:50–7:50 p.m.

10 & Up

$55/Month/4 Classes

HORIZONS

NOVEMBER 2022

31

SIJAN

DIRECTORY OF SERVICES AERO CLUB/FLIGHT TRAINING 225-8988 • BLDG. 4304 (ASHIYA TLF TOWER) Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sun/Mon/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER

225-7837 • BLDG. 334 Tue–Sat 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Sun/Mon/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

AUTO HOBBY SHOP

225-7623 • BLDG. 4086 Mon/Tue* 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Wed–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Sat/Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Fam/Exr Normal Hol Closed

*JCI inspections by appointment only.

DIY/STALL USE

Wed–Fri Sat/Sun Mon/Tue

11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Closed

SHOGUN LOUNGE Sun–Thu Fri Sat Hol Fam/Exr SPECTRUM LOUNGE Fri–Sat

FAM PACAF Family Down Day / EXR Exercise / HOL Holiday

4–10 p.m.

4 p.m.–2 a.m.

5 p.m.–2 a.m.

Closed Normal 9 p.m.–2 a.m.

FAMILY CHILD CARE OFFICE 225-8810 • BLDG. 3015 Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal

FLIGHT KITCHEN

225-9006 • BLDG. 335 Daily Open 24 Hours

FSS TRAINING INSTITUTE

225-8105/8106 • BLDG. 316 RM. 132, 133, 141 & 144 DSN FAX : 225-2060 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS INFORMATION, TICKETS KIBO CDC • TEMPORARILY RELOCATED TO YUME & TRAVEL YUME CDC • 225-8810 • BLDG. 3015 Mon–Fri Exr Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam

6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

5:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Closed

CIVILIAN PERSONNEL

225-3901 • BLDG. 316 • RM. 217 EMPLOYEE RELATIONS • 225-3916 ALLOWANCES • 225-3906 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTER

EDUCATION SERVICES • 225-4207 BLDG. 316 Mon/Tue 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Wed 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Thu/Fri 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed

ENLISTED CLUB

227-8820 • BLDG. 2066 BARBER SHOP • 227-8829 Mon–Sat (Incl. Exr) 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam Normal BUSINESS OFFICE & CATERING Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal CASHIERS CAGE Mon–Sun 10a.m.–8 p.m.

Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

227-7083 • BLDG. 327 LOCAL TOURS DESK: 227-7084 Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal NIGHT FLIGHT TRAVEL AGENCY 225-6993/6999 Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

INSTALLATION PERSONNEL READINESS

225-8519 • BLDG. 400 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal

KANTO LODGE

224-2002 • BLDG. 15 Daily

Open 24 Hours

LIBRARY

225-7490 • BLDG. 617 Mon–Thu Fri–Sun Hol Fam/Exr

10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Closed Normal

MANPOWER & ORGANIZATION 225-5590 • BLDG. 400 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

MARKETING

225-3308 • BLDG. 1295 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER 225-8725 • BLDG. 535 Mon–Thu Fri Sat/Sun/Hol Fam

8 a.m.–4 p.m.

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Closed Closed

MILITARY PERSONNEL FLIGHT CUSTOMER SUPPORT 225-9913 • BLDG. 316 Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Wed 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam/Exr Closed

NAF HR

225-3920 • BLDG. 316 • RM. 217 374FSS.HRO@us.af.mil Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

NATATORIUM

225-6133 • BLDG. 4338 FRONT DESK Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Sat 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr

POOL Mon–Fri Hol Fam/Exr SAKANA POOL Sat/Sun

Normal

5 a.m.–8 p.m.

Closed Normal 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

OFFICERS’ CLUB

225-8526 • BLDG. 31 BUSINESS OFFICE Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat–Mon/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

CASHIERS CAGE • 225-8341 Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sat–Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal CATERING OFFICE • 225-8342 Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

SAMURAI LOUNGE Mon–Sat 5–10 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed

Fam/Exr

Normal

OUTDOOR RECREATION/ EQUIPMENT RENTAL 225-4552 • BLDG. 564 Tue–Fri Sun/Mon/Hol Sat Fam/Exr

9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Closed 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Normal

PET CARE CENTER 225-8906 • BLDG. 4066

FRONT DESK Daily Hol Fam/Exr

8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Closed Normal

POST OFFICE

225-9383 • BLDG. 410 CUSTOMER SERVICE Mon 3–5:30 p.m.

Tue-Fri 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Hol/Fam Closed OUTBOUND MAIL Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Hol/Fam Closed OFFICIAL MAIL CENTER Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Hol/Fam Closed PARCEL PICK-UP WINDOW Mon 3–5:30 p.m.

Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Hol/Fam Closed

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER ALS: 225-8331 CAA: 225-7829 FTAC: 225-9525 BLDG. 580 Mon–Fri Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Exr

7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Closed Normal

READINESS & PLANS/ MORTUARY AFFAIRS

225-3667/3668 • BLDG. 316 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Fam Closed Exr Normal

SAMURAI FITNESS CENTER & ANNEX 225-8889/8890 • BLDG. 689/665 Mon–Fri 5 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Fam 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hol Closed MX NUTRI SHOP • 225-9893

Mon/Wed/Fri Tue/Thu Sat/Fam/Hol Sun

6:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–8 p.m.

9 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–8 p.m.

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Closed

SCHOOL-AGE CARE

225-6397 • BLDG. 3258 Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 6:30–8:30 a.m., 2:30–6 p.m..

Tue 6:30–8:30 a.m., 1:30–6 p.m.

Exr 5:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed

TAIYO COMMUNITY CENTER 225-6955 • BLDG. 3260 Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

TAMA HILLS GOLF COURSE

042-374-2811 18-Hole Golf Course Mon (Incl. Exr) Closed Mon US & JN Hol & Fam Open Tue–Sun (Incl. Hol/Fam/Exr) Open PRO SHOP Tue–Sun 6:15 a.m.–4 p.m.

Hours subject to change due to weather conditions.

TAMA HILLS RECREATION AREA 227-5230 COUNTRY STORE Mon Tue Wed/Thu

Fri Sat/Sun HILLCREST LOUNGE Mon/Tue Wed–Sun RESERVATION DESK Mon Tue Wed Thu–Sun TAMA ODR 227-5248 March–October Sun Mon Tue Wed/Thu Fri/Sat

225-7720 • BLDG. 1290 BUSINESS OFFICE Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal CAR WASH/SELF-SERVICE Daily (Apr–Oct) 6:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Daily (Nov–Mar) 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

SHUTTLES See Pg. 25 U-DRIVE PICKUP/DROP-OFF ONLY Daily 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

YOKOTA GOLF CENTER

225-8815 • BLDG. 4010 CLUBHOUSE/PRO SHOP Mon/Wed–Sun 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Tue Closed Fam/Exr Normal DRIVING RANGE Mon/Wed–Sun 7 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Tue 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

9-HOLE GOLF COURSE Mon/Wed–Sun 7:30 a.m.–Sunset Tue Closed Fam/Exr Normal

Hours subject to change due to weather conditions.

10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Closed 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 2:30–6 p.m.

10 a.m.–8 p.m.

8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Closed 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

12 a.m.–5 p.m.

Closed 8 a.m.–12 a.m.

24 Hours

8 a.m.–6 p.m.

8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Closed 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

8 a.m.–7 p.m.

TEEN CENTER

225-6793 • BLDG. 4313 Mon/Wed/Thu 2–6 p.m.

Tue 1:30–6 p.m.

Fri 2–9 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal

TOMODACHI LANES BOWLING CENTER 225-7191 • BLDG. 1213 Sun–Thu Fri/Sat Hol/Exr Fam

VEHICLE OPERATIONS

11 a.m.–10 p.m.

11 a.m.–11 p.m.

11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Normal

YOUTH CENTER

225-7441 • BLDG. 1591 BUSINESS OFFICE Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal RECREATION CENTER Mon/Wed–Fri 2:30–6 p.m.

Tue 1–6 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed

YOUTH SPORTS

225-4199 • BLDG. 1592

YUJO COMMUNITY CENTER 225-7713 • BLDG. 327 Mon–Wed 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

Thu–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sun Closed Hol 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Fam/Exr Normal WILLIAMS TECHNICAL SERVICE INSURANCE 225-2742 FROM OFF BASE: 042-530-0799 Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

RESTAURANTS BANGKOK EXPRESS

227-5811 • BLDG. 1213 (TOMODACHI LANES) Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Fri/Sat 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

Hol 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Fam/Exr Normal

CHARLIE T’S

227-8837/8820 • BLDG. 2066 BREAKFAST Mon–Fri 6:30–10 a.m.

Sat 7 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sun 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

LUNCH Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Sat 7 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sun 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

DINNER Mon–Sat 5–9 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal Charlie T’s is open for a la carte menu on family days 7 a.m.–1 p.m. only.

CHICO’S CHOP HOUSE & SEAFOOD GRILL

225-9420/8343 • BLDG. 31 LUNCH Tue–Fri 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Mon/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal DINNER Tue–Sat 5–9 p.m.

Sun/Mon/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal Delivery available Tuesday through Saturday 5–8:30 p.m.

RICKENBACKER’S COFFEE SHOP

KANTO LODGE • BLDG. 15 Daily 6 a.m.–3 p.m.

Hol/Fam 7 a.m.–1 p.m.

Exr Normal ENLISTED CLUB • BLDG. 2066 Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

ROUTE 16

225-8685 • BLDG. 35 BREAKFAST Sat–Sun LUNCH & DINNER Mon–Thu Fri Sat Sun Hol Fam/Exr

7–11 a.m.

11 a.m.–8 p.m.

11 a.m.–10 p.m.

7 a.m.–10 p.m.

7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Closed Normal

SAMURAI CAFÉ MILITARY DINING

225-8870 • BLDG. 335 MIDNIGHT Daily BREAKFAST Mon–Fri Sat/Sun/Fam BRUNCH Hol LUNCH Daily DINNER Daily

10 p.m.–12 a.m.

5:30–8 a.m.

6:30–9 a.m.

7 a.m.–1 p.m.

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

5–8 p.m.

SUNRISE BAKERY

CHILI’S GRILL & BAR

1 (210)-547-9947 • BLDG. 536 Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Fri/Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Hol 4–9 p.m.

Fam/Exr Normal

KIJI DINING ROOM

224-3422 (TAMA HILLS REC AREA) Mon 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Tue Closed Wed–Fri 8 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–8 p.m.

Sat/Sun 7 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–8 p.m.

MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO

225-8293 • BLDG. 327 BREAKFAST Mon–Fri LUNCH Mon–Fri Sat/Sun/Hol Fam/Exr

BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER

6:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Closed Normal

225-8917 • BLDG. 621 Mon–Fri/Fam Sat Sun/Hol Exr

6:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

7–11:30 a.m.

Closed Normal

TAMA GOLF COURSE TEE HOUSE RESTAURANT

224-3426/7777 • BLDG. 1010 Mon Closed Tue/Wed/Fri 5:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Thu 6 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sat/Sun 5:15 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hours subject to change due to weather conditions.

THE WING PLACE

225-9551 • BLDG. 4330 LUNCH & DINNER Tue–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Fri/Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Fam Normal Sun/Mon/Hol Closed

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