HORIZONS YOKOTA AB, JAPAN Produced by the 374th Force Support Squadron SKI AND SNOWBOARD SEASON Hit the slopes with ODR. Pg. 12. CHICHIBU NIGHT FESTIVAL Experience Japanese culture with ITT. Pg. 20. FALL FESTIVITIES Celebrate Thanksgiving with FSS. Pg. 17. YOKOTA’S HIDDEN GEM: THE AERO CLUB & FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER PG 18. ISSUE 11 NOV 2022
2 HORIZONS NOVEMBER 2022 NOVEMBER 2022 6 DINING Yokota Eats Club Events 12 | G UIDE TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS 13 S PORTS & RECREATION Outdoor Recreation (ODR) Tama Hills Recreation Area Golf 18 | YOKOTA’S HIDDEN GEM: T HE AERO CLUB & F LIGHT TRAINING CENTER 20 | C ULTURAL CONNECTION 22 L IFE & LEISURE Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) E ducation & Training Center Library Aero Club/Flight Training Center (FTC) Community Centers Auto Hobby Shop Vehicle Operations 27 | C ALENDAR 28 | I NFORMATION Classes Map Directory yungkaiwen JR train �� River in Fukushima. Share your Japan adventures and food finds with #YokotaFSS for the chance to see your post in Horizons! /YOKOTAFSS
HORIZONS is published for United States Military and Department of 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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DIRECTOR
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PET BOARDING HAS NEW HOURS OF OPERATION.
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.
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
THE WING PLACE
New
tzatziki
BANGKOK EXPRESS
Gai
RICKENBACKER’S
Gingerbread
A
Latte Breakfast & Lunch Tall: $4.50 Grande: $5 Venti: $5.50
smooth, delicious latte with white chocolate and gingerbread syrup, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with nutmeg.
Panini $9.50 Lunch Gyro meat on a fresh baguette, topped with juicy tomato, spinach and onion, drizzled with homemade
sauce. Includes a side of soup or salad.
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.
Pad Cashew $8.95 Lunch & Dinner Stir fried chicken in a savory sauce, garnished with crunchy cashew nuts. Follow
SUNRISE BAKERY
Chocolate
CHARLIE T’S
New
CHICO’S CHOP HOUSE
Sesame
CHILI’S
Hennessey
Harvest Margarita $5 Lunch & Dinner An autumnal margarita with cognac, tequila, triple sec and Chili’s fresh sour blend.
York Steak $12.95 Dinner 10-ounce steak, perfectly seasoned and grilled to your liking, accompanied by a choice of potatoes and vegetables.
Coconut Donut $1.25 Breakfast & Lunch A fresh, fluffy donut topped with chocolate ganache and sprinkled with flakey coconut.
Seared Tuna $22.95 Dinner Tender and seared sesame ahi tuna, served on a bed of bok choy. ROUTE 16 Rt. 16’s Fried Chicken $8 Lunch & Dinner Juicy chicken, seasoned and fried to perfection. ow /YokotaEats
TRIVIA
MONDAY
ALL RANKS
STATE ADMISSION DINNER
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.
KIDS EAT FREE
Tue • 8 Nov • 5–7 p.m.
Charlie T’s & Chico’s Chop House Dine-In Only
ENLISTED
for a
TRIVIA & PIZZA
Wednesdays
Members: $8;
*Pizza
6–9 p.m.*
of Cluck, Cluck
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
ENLISTED CLUB
All
LADIES NIGHT
Fri
4 Nov • 9 p.m.–2
FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR
Fridays
5–7
OFFICERS’ CLUB
All
FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR
Fridays
5–7
LAST FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR
Last Friday of the Month
from 6–8 p.m.
SPEAKEASY GAME NIGHT
Thursdays
Shogun
5–10 p.m.
5–7 p.m.
Join the Officers’ Club for a special social hour.
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d’oeuvres,
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ENTERTAINMENT & DINING OFFICERS’ CLUB 225-8526 • Bldg. 31 /YokotaClubs DINING SEAFOOD NIGHT Thu • 10 Nov • 5–9 p.m. Chico’s Chop House Reservations Recommended 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! YOKOTA TEAM FEUD Last Wednesday of the Month • 6–8:30 p.m. Samurai Lounge Members: Free; Nonmembers: $10 Adults Only TEXAS HOLD ‘EM Tuesdays • 5–9 p.m. • Samurai Lounge Members: $15; Nonmembers: $20 Adults Only Top two winners will receive an FSS gift card.
Thursdays • 6–8:30 p.m. • Samurai Lounge Members: $8; Nonmembers: $10 Adults Only Includes: Chef’s food selection.* *Available from 5–7 p.m. KARAOKE
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.
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 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! BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 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. EVENTS KIDS CLUB: THANKSGIVING 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
game
Gobble, bingo, prizes and more.
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• Shogun Lounge
Nonmembers: $10 Adults Only
available
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Lounge • Ages 20 & Up
membership.
events listed below may only be attended by enlisted personnel and their families.
•
a.m. Spectrum Lounge • Adults Only
•
p.m. • Free • Adults Only Socialize with friends and coworkers while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, drink specials and a progressive drawing.
events listed below may only be attended by officer personnel and their families.
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p.m. • Free • Adults Only Socialize with friends and coworkers while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, drink specials and a progressive drawing.
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Free • Adults Only
Cheers
variety of hors
carving
the chance to win
prize from
weekly drawing, progressive jackpot or monthly prizes. ALL WELCOME MEMBERS ONLY ENTERTAINMENT & DINING 8 HORIZONS NOVEMBER 2022
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MARUNUMA DAY SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIP
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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! 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
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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
FAMILY ROCK CLIMBING AT OUTDOOR VILLAGE IN AKISHIMA
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
Paragliding at Asagiri Kogen
Sun • 6 Nov • 5:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Ages 13 &
Sign up by: 16 Nov
Includes: Transportation,
Requirements:
participants
MT. FUJI VIEWING EZ CYCLING AT YAMANAKA LAKE
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
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
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$135
Up
Insurance & One Tandem Jump
All
must weigh between 90 and 220 pounds.
SPORTS & RECREATION
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
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
Transit, Lodging, First Track on Second Day, Dinner and Breakfast.
skiers and boarders only. Lift tickets and lunch not provided.
NEW KURUMAYAMA DAY SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIP
Wed • 21 Dec • 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
• All Ages
Sign-Up: 21 Nov–16 Dec
Transit
NAEBA 3-DAY TRIP
Sat–Mon • 24–26 Dec
5 a.m.; Return: 8 p.m.
12 & Up
4–12
up by: 10 Dec
Transportation, Lodging, Two
and Breakfasts, Two Day Lift
for
13 & Up, Free Lift Ticket
Ages 12 & Under
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!
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Includes:
Advanced
$50
Includes:
Depart:
$360 Ages
$280 Ages
Sign
Includes:
Dinners
Ticket
Ages
for
Lunch not included.
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.
GOLF
Tama Hills Golf Course • 042-374-2811
Yokota Golf Center • 225-8815
/TamaHillsGolfCourse
YOKOTA GOLF CENTER
TRACKMAN PRO-AM TOURNAMENTS
$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.
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:
RETIREE DAY
Mondays
50% off green fees.
PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE
Thursdays • 3–4 p.m.
Practice and instruction for those in the PGA Junior League.
FAMILY FUN DAY
Sundays
Kids ages 6 through 13 play free when accompanied by a parent.
TAMA HILLS GOLF COURSE
TAMA HILLS 2022 INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT
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.
*Does not include green and cart fees.
WEEKLY EVENTS: RETIREE DAY
Tuesdays
Free 9-hole cart rental.
LADIES DAY
Thursdays
Reduced cart and green fees.
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.
TRACKMAN GOLF
*$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.
*Weekday Morning Special: $15 for first 30 minutes and $10 per additional 30 minutes.
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THANKSGIVING
THANKSGIVING TURKEY
TAMA
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!
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!
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.
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
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
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.”
AS I STEPPED INTO THE AERO CLUB &
FLIGHT TRAINING
CENTER, I’M IMMEDIATELY MET WITH A CHORUS OF “HELLO!” AND “GOOD MORNING!”
GEM: THE AERO CLUB & FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER
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 more information.
Cultural Connection CHICHIBU NIGHT FESTIVAL SAT • 3 DEC
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
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,
participants play the taiko drums and flutes while
pulled around town. The floats are lavishly
with lanterns, tapestries and gold-plated wood
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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.
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Important Tangible Folk Cultural Asset.
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 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.
LIFE & LEISURE
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
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.
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.
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LIFE & LEISURE
TAP TALK
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.
PRE-SEPARATION BRIEFING
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.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP
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.
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.
EFMP SENSORY PLAY GROUP
Thu • 3 & 17 Nov • 9–10 a.m.
Learn about resiliency as you create crafts with your child.
EFMP EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP
Mon • 14 Nov • 10–11 a.m.
Come listen to the experts speak on various educational topics.
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
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.
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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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.
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.
Sat
Taiyo
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.
Thank you for sponsoring the Library.
Federal endorsement of sponsor intended.
AERO CLUB/FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER (FTC)
225-8988 • Bldg. 4304 /USAFYokotaFlightTrainingCenter/AeroClub
FLIGHT OVER TOKYO $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!
*Doors open at 6 p.m., the show will begin at 7 p.m.
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• Free • All Ages Celebrate the holidays with a day of family friendly craft making!
AUTO HOBBY SHOP
225-7623
Bldg.
Winterize Special
1 Nov 2022–28 Feb 2023
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.
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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 Monday Tuesday Wednesday ThursdayFriday Saturday 1 CONSTRUCTION CHAOS CLUB Library • 4–5 p.m. BOOTS TO BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP (DAY 2) M&FRC • 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 2 TAP TALK M&FRC • 7:30–8:30 a.m. KIDS CLUB: THANKSGIVING Enlisted Club • 5–7 p.m. STATE ADMISSION DINNER Chico’s & Charlie T’s • 5–9 p.m. 3 EFMP SENSORY PLAY GROUP M&FRC • 9–10 a.m. 4 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. 5 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. 6 BREAKFAST BUFFET Charlie T’s • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 7 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. 8 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. 9 10 ORIGAMI CLUB Library • 4–5 p.m. SEAFOOD NIGHT Chico’s • 5–9 p.m. KELLIE PICKLER LIVE Taiyo • 7 p.m. 11 12 FAMILY MOVIE DAY Library • 2 p.m. WORLD CRUISE: OKINAWA Officers’ Club • 5–8 p.m. 13 BREAKFAST BUFFET Charlie T’s • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 14 EFTC (DAY 1) M&FRC • 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 15 EFTC (DAY 2) M&FRC • 8 a.m.–4 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. 16 BUTCHER’S CHOICE Chico’s • 5–9 p.m. 17 EFMP SENSORY PLAY GROUP M&FRC • 9–10 a.m. WALKING IMMERSION TOUR M&FRC • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 18 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. 19 AIRMEN GAME DAY Library • 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 20 BREAKFAST BUFFET Charlie T’s • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 21 PRE-SEPARATION 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. 22 DOD TRANSITION DAY M&FRC • 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 23 24 THANKSGIVING BUFFET Enlisted Club • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 25 RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY Chico’s & Charlie T’s 26 CHRISTMAS KIDS CRAFT DAY Taiyo • 12–4 p.m. 27 SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH SANTA Enlisted Club • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 28 29 JAPANESE COOKING CLASS M&FRC • 12–1:30 p.m. 30 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. NOV ENTERTAINMENT & DINING SPORTS & RECREATION LIFE & LEISURE ONGOING EVENTS MONDAYS KARAOKE NIGHT Officers’ Club • 5–9 p.m. TUESDAYS TEXAS HOLD’EM Officers’ Club • 5–9 p.m. SURVIVAL JAPANESE M&FRC • 6–7 p.m. TOP GUN TUESDAY/KARAOKE NIGHT Enlisted Club • 7–10 p.m. WEDNESDAYS NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION M&FRC • 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. LEGO LAB Library • 4–5 p.m. TRIVIA & PIZZA Enlisted Club • 6–9 p.m. THURSDAYS PRE-DEPLOYMENT BRIEFING M&FRC • 10–11 a.m. CHILDREN’S STORY TIME Library • 10:30–11 a.m. REINTEGRATION BRIEFING M&FRC • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. SPEAKEASY GAME NIGHT Enlisted Club • 5–10 p.m. TRIVIA Officers’ Club • 6–8:30 p.m. FRIDAYS FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR Enlisted Club • 5–7 p.m. FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR Officers’ Club • 5–7 p.m. TOP 40 DJ NIGHTS Enlisted Club • 10 p.m.–2 a.m. SATURDAYS TOP 40 DJ NIGHTS Enlisted Club • 10 p.m.–2 a.m.
NOVEMBER CLASS SCHEDULE
ARTS & CRAFTS • 225-7837
JAPANESE CRAFTS
ART OF JAPANESE GIFT WRAPPING
Instructor: Mao Kurosu
DATE TIME AGES COST
Fri 11 & 25 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. 18 & Up $12/Session ($5 Material Fee)
DECORATIVE OBI TYING
Instructor: Mao Kurosu
DATE TIME AGESCOST
Sat 19 (Obi Wall Hanging) 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 18 & Up$30/Session
JAPANESE FABRIC DYEING
Instructor: Mariko Takatori
DATE TIME AGES COST
Fri 18 1–3 p.m. 18 & Up $22/Session ($10 Material Fee)
3:30–5:30 p.m.6–17 $11/Session ($10 Material Fee)
SHODO (JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY)
Instructor: Taka Uno
DATE TIME AGES 3COST
Thu 3, 10 & 174:30–6 p.m. 18 & Up $10/Session
FINE ARTS
BEGINNING WATERCOLOR
Instructor: Hiromi Ogawa
DATE TIME AGES COST
Wed 2, 9 & 16 1:30–3:30 p.m. 18 & Up $20/Session ($5 Material Fee)3:30–5:30 p.m.6–10
BONSAI PRUNING CLASS
Instructor: Satoru Yamauchi
DATE TIME AGES COST
Sat 12 & 2610 a.m.–12 p.m.18 & Up $6/Session ($25 Material Fee)
ANIMALIA DRAWING CLASS
Instructor: Akiko
DATE TIME AGES COST
Thu 3, 10, 17 & 249:30–11 a.m.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
QUILTING AND NEEDLEWORKS
QUILTING TECHNIQUES
Instructor: Etsuko Iitaka
DATE TIME AGES COST
Tue 8, 22 & 294–6 p.m. 18 & Up$10/Session
CERAMICS/POTTERY
CLAY CONCEPTS
Instructor: Yumi Shirodate
DATE TIME AGES COST
Sat 5 & 1910 a.m–1 p.m.18 & Up $48/Two Sessions ($35 Material Fee)
INTRODUCTION TO CLAY FOR KIDS
Instructor: Shigeru Ayuha
DATE TIME AGES COST
Wed 2, 9, 16 & 233:30–4:30 p.m. 6–10 $45/Four Sessions, Materials Included
Thu 3, 10 & 173:30–4:30 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO CLAY FOR TEENS
Instructor: Shigeru Ayuha
DATE TIME AGES COST
Fri 4 & 183:30–4:30 p.m.11–15 $45/Four Sessions, Materials Included
INTRODUCTION TO CLAY
Instructor: Shigeru Ayuha
DATE TIME AGES COST
Wed 2, 9, 16 & 235–6:30 p.m. 16 & Up $48/Four Sessions, Materials Included
Fri 4, 18 & 2510:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWING
Instructor: Shigeru Ayuha
DATE TIME AGES COST
Thu 3, 10 & 175–6:30 p.m.16 & Up $48/Four Sessions, Materials Included
INTERMEDIATE CLAY
Instructor: Shigeru Ayuha
DATE TIME AGES COST
Wed 2, 9, 16 & 235–6:30 p.m.16 & Up $48/Four Sessions, Materials Included
SILVER CLAY JEWELRY
Instructor: Shigeru Ayuha
DATE TIME AGES COST
Sat 5 & 123–5 p.m.18 & Up$30/Two Sessions
FRAMING
FRAMING & MAT CUTTING
Instructor: Masashi Ichikawa
DATE TIME AGES COST
Thu 101–4:30 p.m.
Sat 510 a.m–1:30 p.m. 18 & Up $30/Session, Materials Included*
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NATATORIUM
BALLET STUDIO
Instructor: Chinatsu Murakami
DAY TIME AGES COST
Tue11–11:45 a.m.3–4$45/Month/4 Classes
Wed
3:30–4:30 p.m.8 & Up$55/Month/4 Classes
4:30–5:15 p.m.5 & Up$45/Month/4 Classes
5:15–6:15 p.m.16 & Up$50/Month/4 Classes
Thu 3:30–4:30 p.m.6 & Up$55/Month/4 Classes
4:30–5:15 p.m.3–4$45/Month/4 Classes
PREGNANCY FITNESS
Instructor: Rachael Weist
DATE TIME AGES COST
Wed10–11 a.m.18 & Up $60/8 Classes, $30/4 Classes, $10/Walk-In
VINYASA FLOW
Instructor: Lynn Babiera
DAY TIME AGES COST
Fri
MOMMY & ME
3:30–4:15 p.m3–4 $45/Month/4 Classes 4:15–5 p.m.5 & Up 5–6 p.m6 & Up$55/Month/4 Classes
DAY TIME AGES COST
Tue10:15–10:45 a.m. 18 Months–3 $35/Month/4 Classes
HAWAIIAN KEIKI HULA
Instructor: Midori Sudo
DAY TIME AGES COST
Mon 3–3:45 p.m.5–12 $35/4 Classes, $10/Walk-In
3:45–4:15 p.m. 5–12 & Parent $40/4 Classes, $12/Walk-In
JIU JITSU
Instructor: Rodrigo Taniguti
DAY TIME AGES COST
Mon/Wed 5–6 p.m. 9–15 $35/Month/8 Classes
6–7:30 p.m.Adult $60/Month/8 Classes
Tue/Thu 4–5 p.m. 6–8 $35/Month/8 Classes
5–6 p.m. 9–15 6–7:30 p.m.Adult $60/Month/8 Classes
Fri6–7:30 p.m.Adult (Advanced*) $30/Month/4 Classes
*Gi is not required for adult advanced class.
MASTER SWIM
Instructor: Shotaro Shimazaki
DAY TIME AGES COST
Mon–Fri 5–6 a.m.Advanced $75/5 Days Weekly, $50/3 Days Weekly6–7 a.m.Intermediate
TAEKWONDO
Instructor: Kei Sakakibara
DAY TIME AGES COST
Mon & Fri 3–3:45 p.m.5–7 $60/Month/8 Classes3:45–4:45 p.m.8–12
TRADITIONAL KARATE
Instructor: Kazuma & Gyoko Itaki
DAY TIME AGES COST
Wed 3–3:40 p.m. 5–6 $60/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes
3:45–4:45 p.m. 7 & Up
Sat 10:40–11:30 a.m. 11:40 a.m.–12:20 p.m. 5–6
Mon5:25–6:25 p.m. 18 & Up $30/Month/8 Classes, $15/Month/4 Classes, $5/Walk-In
Tue 9–10 a.m. 6:25–7:25 p.m.
Fri10–11 a.m.
ZUMBA®
Instructor: Eri Ogido
DAY TIME AGES COST
Tue5:15–6:15 p.m. 18 & Up $15/Month/4 Classes, $5/Walk-InThu5:30–6:30 p.m.
SAMURAI FITNESS CENTER • 225-8890
BUDO TAIJUTSU
Instructor: Marcus Snoddy DAY TIME AGES COST
Sat10 a.m.–12 p.m. 18 & Up $60/Monthly, $10/ClassMon 6:30–8 p.m.
Wed
BRAZILIAN JIU JUTSU
Instructor: Chisun DAY TIME AGES COST Mon 18 & Up $70/Monthly, $10/ClassWed 6:30–8 p.m
Fri
SLOW FLOW YOGA Instructor: Jaqueline DAY TIME AGES COST
Thu5–6 p.m.16 & Up $32/8 Classes, $17/4 Classes, $5/Class
VIN & YIN YOGA
Instructor: Jaqueline DAY TIME AGES COST
Wed5:15–6:15 p.m.16 & Up $32/8 Classes, $17/4 Classes, $5/Class
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• 225-6133
GUITAR*
Instructor: Hiroshi Kishimine
PRIVATE LESSONS
DAY TIME AGES COST
6–12
Mon Lessons Slots From 1–8 p.m.
GROUP LESSONS
$105/4 Lessons/Hour, $95/4 Lessons/45 Min., $80/4 Lessons/30 Min.
13 & Up $120/4 Lessons/Hour, $105/4 Lessons/45 Min., $90/4 Lessons/30 Min.
DAY TIME AGES COST
6–12
Mon Lessons Slots From 1–8 p.m.
$80/4 Lessons/Hour, $70/4 Lessons/45 Min., $60/4 Lessons/30 Min.
13 & Up $90/4 Lessons/Hour, $80/4 Lessons/45 Min., $70/4 Lessons/30 Min.
*Minimum of five participants; maximum of 10. Please contact Taiyo in advance to reserve a spot.
HAWAIIAN HULA
Instructor: Midori Sudo
DAY TIME AGES COST
Mon 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 18 & Up (Advanced) $40/Month, $12/Class12:30–1:30 p.m. 18 & Up (Beginner)
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Instructor: Taketo Ippei Nishi
BASIC JAPANESE*
DAY TIME
Tue5:20–6 p.m. 8 & Up $50/4 Classes
BEGINNER JAPANESE
DAY TIME
Tue6–6:40 p.m. 8 & Up $50/4 Classes
BEGINNER PLUS JAPANESE
DAY TIME
Tue6:40–7:20 p.m. 8 & Up $50/4 Classes
INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE/SPECIAL TOPICS
DAY TIME
Tue7:20–8 p.m. 8 & Up $50/4 Classes
*No Japanese language experience necessary.
KAYOKO’S SCHOOL OF BALLET
Instructor: Kayoko Hara BALLET & TAP
DAY TIME
Mon 4–5 p.m.
$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes
BALLET
DAY TIME AGES COST
Mon 5–6 p.m. 6 & Up
6–7 p.m. All Ages (Advanced)
Wed 5–6 p.m. 5–6
6–7 p.m. 7 & Up
Thu 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.15 & Up
6–7 p.m.7 & Up
$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes
$60/Month/4 Classes, $17/Class
$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes
TOE SHOES
DAY TIME AGES COST
Mon
Wed
Thu
JAZZ & TAP
7–7:40 p.m. All Ages (Advanced)
$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes
DAY TIME AGES COST
Thu5–6 p.m. 6 & Up
KINDERMUSIK®
Instructor: Mie Fujimori
$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes
DAY TIME AGES COST
Wed 10–10:45 a.m. 18 Months–3 $165/15 Classes*11–11:45 a.m.
*Minimum of five participants; maximum of 10. Please contact Taiyo in advance to reserve a spot.
KOTO INSTRUMENT
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
*Minimum of two students per class; maximum of six.
PIANO
Instructor: Mie Fujimori PRIVATE LESSONS
DAY TIME AGES COST
Mon–Fri Lesson Slots From 10 a.m.–8 p.m. 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
TAIYO • 225-6955/6966
AGES COST
AGES COST
AGES COST
AGES COST
AGES COST
4–5
Wed 3–4
TANABATA DANCE (JAPANESE FOLK DANCE)
Instructor: Ayako Hiruma
DAY TIME AGES COST
Thu6:30–7:30 p.m.7 & Up $20/Month/4 Classes, $7/Class
TR ADITIONAL KARATE
Instructor: Yasushi Abe
DAY TIME AGES COST
Tue7–8 p.m. 6 & Up (All levels) $60/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes
Sat
9–9:40 a.m.4–5 (Beginner)
9:40–10:25 a.m. 4-5 (Advanced) & 6 & Up (Beginners)
10:30–11:30 a.m. 6 & Up (Advanced)
Multi-Student Family Discount: First student pays regular class cost, each additional family member to sign up receives a $10 discount.
*Multi-Student Family Discount: Each additional family member to sign up receives a $10 discount.
YOKOTA DANCE ANGELS
Instructor: Yoshie Sato
POP DANCE
DAY TIME AGES COST
Wed
5:45–6:30 p.m.11 & Up
6:30–7:15 p.m. All Ages (Advanced)
5–5:45 p.m. 7–10 $90/Month/12 Classes, $70/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes
CHEER AND POM-POM DANCE
DAY TIME AGES COST
4–4:30 p.m. 3–4$35/Month/4 Classes
CONTEMPORARY
DAY TIME AGES COST
Thu 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
Fri 3–3:45 p.m. Grades 5 & Up $45/Month/4 Classes4–4:45 p.m. Grades 1 & 2 (Beginner) 5–5:45 p.m.Grades 3 & 4 (Elementary) 6–7 p.m. Grade 5 & Up (Intermediate) $55/Month/4 Classes
YOUTH PROGRAMS •
GYMNASTICS & CHEER
Instructor: Kohei Takeda TINY TUMBLERS
DAY TIME AGES COST
Mon 4:10–4:40 p.m. 4–6 $35/MonthWed Thu
ADVANCED TUMBLING DAY TIME AGES COST Mon 3–4 p.m. 7 & Up $50/MonthThu LEVEL 1 & 2
Tue
5:15–6:15 p.m.7–12
4:30–5:15 p.m.5–6 $90/Month/12 Classes, $70/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes
YOKOTA DANCE COMPANY*
Instructor: Abigail Randall, Jason Angove, Hayley Hedrickson
TAP
DAY TIME AGES COST
Mon 5:30–6:30 p.m. 10 & Up$55/Month/4 Classes
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. 6–9 $55/Month/4 Classes
5:50–6:50 p.m.
MUSICAL CHOREOGRAPHY & THEATRICS
DAY TIME AGES COST
Tue 6:50–7:50 p.m. 10 & Up$55/Month/4 Classes
DAY TIME AGES COST Mon4:50–5:50 p.m. 7 & Up $45/MonthWed 3–4 p.m. 4:50–5:50 p.m. Thu4:50–5:50 p.m.
PIANO
Instructor: Maki Hashimoto
DAY TIME AGES COST
Mon–Fri Lesson Slots From 2:30–5:30 p.m. 5 & Up $60/Month/ 4 Lessons/30 Min.
31HORIZONS NOVEMBER 2022
*One hour private lessons available for $35.
225-7441
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 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Sat/Sun 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Mon/Tue Closed
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
KIBO CDC • TEMPORARILY RELOCATED TO YUME YUME CDC • 225-8810 • BLDG. 3015
Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Exr 5:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam 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
SHOGUN LOUNGE
Sun–Thu 4–10 p.m.
Fri 4 p.m.–2 a.m.
Sat 5 p.m.–2 a.m. Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal SPECTRUM LOUNGE
Fri–Sat 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
INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL 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 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Hol Closed Fam/Exr 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 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam 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 Normal POOL
Mon–Fri 5 a.m.–8 p.m. Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal SAKANA POOL Sat/Sun 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 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun/Mon/Hol Closed
Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Fam/Exr Normal
PET CARE CENTER 225-8906 • BLDG. 4066 FRONT DESK Daily 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Hol Closed Fam/Exr 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 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr 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 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–8 p.m.
Tue/Thu 9 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–8 p.m.
Sat/Fam/Hol 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun Closed
FAM PACAF Family Down Day / EXR Exercise / HOL Holiday
SCHOOL- AGE
BLDG. 3258
Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri
a.m.,
p.m..
6:30–8:30 a.m., 1:30–6 p.m.
5:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
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 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Tue Closed Wed/Thu 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 2:30–6 p.m.
Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sat/Sun 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
HILLCREST LOUNGE
Mon/Tue Closed Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
RESERVATION DESK
Mon 12 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tue Closed Wed 8 a.m.–12 a.m.
Thu–Sun 24 Hours
TAMA ODR 227-5248 March–October
Sun 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Mon 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Tue Closed
Wed/Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri/Sat 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.
2–9 p.m.
OPERATIONS
BLDG. 1290
BUSINESS OFFICE
Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–5 p.m.
WASH/SELF-SERVICE
(Apr–Oct) 6:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
(Nov–Mar) 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Pg. 25
PICKUP/DROP-OFF
6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
YOKOTA GOLF CENTER
BLDG. 4010
CLUBHOUSE/PRO SHOP
Mon/Wed–Sun 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
DRIVING RANGE
Mon/Wed–Sun 7 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
11 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
GOLF COURSE
7:30 a.m.–Sunset
YOUTH CENTER
BLDG. 1591
BUSINESS OFFICE
10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
CENTER Mon/Wed–Fri 2:30–6 p.m.
1–6 p.m.
Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Fri/Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
11 a.m.–8 p.m.
a.m.–7
a.m.–9
a.m.–2
a.m.–5
a.m.–10:30 a.m.
a.m.–1:30
VEHICLE
225-7720 •
Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal CAR
Daily
Daily
SHUTTLES See
U-DRIVE
ONLY Daily
225-8815 •
Tue Closed Fam/Exr Normal
Tue
9-HOLE
Mon/Wed–Sun
Tue Closed Fam/Exr Normal Hours subject to change due to weather conditions.
225-7441 •
Mon–Fri
Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal RECREATION
Tue
Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed YOUTH SPORTS 225-4199 • BLDG. 1592 YUJO COMMUNITY CENTER 225-7713 • BLDG. 327 Mon–Wed 9
p.m. Thu–Sat 9
p.m. Sun Closed Hol 9
p.m. Fam/Exr Normal WILLIAMS TECHNICAL SERVICE INSURANCE 225-2742 FROM OFF BASE: 042-530-0799 Mon–Fri 8
p.m. Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal 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. 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 6:30
LUNCH Mon–Fri 10:30
p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal
CARE 225-6397 •
6:30–8:30
2:30–6
Tue
Exr
Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam
Fri
Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal TOMODACHI LANES BOWLING CENTER 225-7191 • BLDG. 1213
Hol/Exr
Fam Normal 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 7–11 a.m. LUNCH & DINNER Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Fri 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Sat 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Sun 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal SAMURAI CAFÉ MILITARY DINING 225-8870 • BLDG. 335 MIDNIGHT Daily 10 p.m.–12 a.m. BREAKFAST Mon–Fri 5:30–8 a.m. Sat/Sun/Fam 6:30–9 a.m. BRUNCH Hol 7 a.m.–1 p.m. LUNCH Daily 11 a.m.–1 p.m. DINNER Daily 5–8 p.m. SUNRISE BAKERY 225-8917 • BLDG. 621 Mon–Fri/Fam 6:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Sat 7–11:30 a.m. Sun/Hol Closed Exr 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 RESTAURANTS B REAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER Visit YokotaFSS.com and /YokotaFSS for special closure information.