JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
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All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center unless otherwise specified. For more information, call (843) 764-7480.
Notice
The Parent and Community Summit 2013 is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 12 at the Charleston Southern University. Dr. Christine Carter, author of "
Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents," will be in attendance. The summit will include more than 20 interactive workshops to include "
Show Me the Money," "Use It or Lose It," "
Power and Transition," and "
Score Big." For more information, visit
www.cisdorchester.org.
January 14
A "TSP Simplified" workshop will be held from 9 until 10 a.m. Participants will learn the different funds available, what they consist of, and how to invest in them. To register, please call the Fleet and Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Building 755, at 843-764-7480.
January 15
A "Navigating Change" class will be held from 10 until 11 a.m. Participants will learn how to accept and overcome the challenges of change. To register, please call the Fleet and Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Building 755, at 843-764-7480.
A "Tax Prep" workshop will be held from 2 until 3 p.m. Participants and learn the basics of tax preparation and how to prepare their taxes for a possible refund. Participants will be provided all the information they'll need to know before preparing and filing a tax return. To register, call the Fleet and Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Building 755, at 843-764-7480.
January 17
A "Conflict / Resolution" workshop will be held from 10 until 11:30 a.m. Participants experiencing conflict in the home or work place will benefit by attending. They will be able to identify ways to effectively resolve conflict. To register, please call the Fleet and Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Building 755, at 843-764-7480.
"The 7 Habits of Successful Families" workshop will be held from 5 until 6:30 p.m. The workshop is an engaging, family-strengthening program based on Stephen Covey's No. 1 best sellers "
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" and "
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families". This will be a monthly workshop rotating each habit throughout the year. To register, call the Fleet and Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Building 755, at 843-764-7480.
January 18
A "Renting 101" workshop will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The workshop will provide complete and unbiased information so prospective military renters will be confident in their decision about whether to rent and be better able to negotiate the potential financial pitfalls they may encounter during the rental process. To register, please call the Fleet and Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Building 755, at 843-764-7480.