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DIVERSIONS G R E AT WAY S T O U S E Y O U R F R E E T I M E
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DFMWR At A Glance..........................................................................................1 Save the Date!....................................................................................................3 Around Town.....................................................................................................4 At the Movies.....................................................................................................5 Sightseeing &Travel with Outdoor Recreation......................................................6 Hunting & Fishing..............................................................................................8 Java Café...........................................................................................................9 Bowling Centers...............................................................................................11 Party Central....................................................................................................12 Sports & Fitness...............................................................................................14 BOSS...............................................................................................................16 Warrior Zone....................................................................................................17 Army Community Service.................................................................................18 Terrace Playhouse............................................................................................22 Libraries...........................................................................................................23 Ansbach Arts & Crafts......................................................................................24 Storck Recreation Center..................................................................................24 Automotive Skills..............................................................................................25 Child, Youth & School Services.........................................................................26
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Inclusive Recreation: Special needs can often be easily met in Family and MWR facilities and programs. If any special accommodations are needed, please contact activity managers in advance so that every possible effort can be made to provide inclusive recreation.
September
October
NATIONAL DAY FOR KIDS
RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY
September 28 • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening of the new $9.8M
Storck Child Development and School Age Center • Kinderfest–A fun day full of games, rides, refreshments
October 9 Von Steuben Community Center
GERMAN HUNTING COURSE
Fall class runs October 15-December 14 Outdoor Recreation
AFAP CONFERENCE
October 22-24 Von Steuben Community Center
HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE October 25, 26, 31 Katterbach Kaserne
November PERFORMANCE: DISNEY’S “101 DALMATIANS KIDS”
November 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 Terrace Playhouse, Bleidorn
Coming in December HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTINGS December 5 Storck December 6 Bismarck
THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS December 8 • Storck
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At the movies!
There’s so much to see in the area surrounding Ansbach. Step outside the garrison and capture memories to last a lifetime. For up-to-date information check out US Army Garrison’s online newspaper: The Franconian News (http://www.ansbach.army.mil/FlipBook/LatestFranconianNews/ LatestFranconianNews.html).
Herbstvolksfest - Nürnberg
August 23-September 9 One of the largest and nicest in Bavaria; visitors will find plenty of fun rides, beer tents and food stands, as well as an entertainment program for everybody. Located on the Dutzendteich (Bayernstrasse). www.volksfest-nuernberg.de
Trempelmarkt • Nürnberg
September 6 & 7 The largest flea market in Germany is open Friday Sep. 6 from 4 p.m. to midnight and Saturday, Sep. 7, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Use of public transportation to the center of Nürnberg is highly recommended, parking is limited.
Altstadtfest • Nürnberg
September 12-23 The Hans-Sachs-Platz and Insel Schütt turn into fest grounds with wooden huts that offer local culinary specialties; the entertainment program includes cultural and traditional events, like the Fischerstechen, an event that includes boats on the river and people with long poles pushing each other off these boats. www.altstadtfest-nue.de
Herrieder Kirchweih
September 13-16 Foin the mayor and residents for the opening ceremony on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Festplazt tent. The stores will be open in Herrieden on Sunday from 1–5 p.m.
Herbstfest at Freilandmuseum Bad Windsheim
September 21 & 22 The Bad Windsheim Freilandmuseum on Eisweiherweg 1 is hosting a fall fest on Sep. 21 and 22; visitors experience old crafts and skills and can watch the processing of fruit and vegetables into juice, slaw, oil flour and much more. to www. freilandmuseum.de
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Michaelimarkt • Neu a.d. Aisch
September 22 The traditional Michaeli market features useful and interesting items, like clothing, household items, flowers and much more; the stores will also be open on this Sunday afternoon.
Old Blind Dogs • Ansbach
September 23 Traditional Scottish music with bag pipes, bouzouki and guitar, will perform in Ansbach at the Kammerspiele (Maximilianstr. 27a), 8 p.m. www. kammerspiele.com
Medieval Days • Bad Windsheim
October 3-5 The Medieval Days at the open air museum in Bad Windsheim (Eisweiherweg 1) take place on October 3, 4 and 5; volunteers in authentic clothing use historical tools to demonstrate life of the country people during the late middle ages (1320 – 1476). www. freilandmuseum.de
Pottery Market • Nürnberg
October 5 & 6 The Töpfermarkt in Nürnberg gives about 30 artists the opportunity to show their work at the Hauptmarkt, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.nuernberg.de
October 23-27 The Nürnberg Jazz fest means five concert evenings at the Werkstatt 141 on the old AEG grounds in Muggenhof (Bldg.14, Muggenhoferstr. 141) with national and international Jazz musicians; during the day visitors can participate in workshops and jam with the artists. Admission to the event is free. www.nuejazz.de
The Screening Room
Consumenta • Nürnberg
Storck Barracks Bldg 6642 Thursdays & Fridays, 7 p.m. (doors open 30 minutes prior) Recently released videos. Check our web page for the current movie listing: www.ansbach.armymwr.com
Recreation Center, Storck Community Activity Center Storck Barracks Bldg 6510 Fridays, 7 p.m. (doors open 30 minutes prior) Saturdays, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. (doors open 30 minutes prior) Recently released videos available through the AAFES remote-site video program, special themes and G-rated movies. Check our web page for the current movie listing: www.ansbach.armymwr.com
Warrior Zone
October 26-November 3 The Consumenta at the Messezentrum is considered the largest consumer fair in Southern Germany; visitors will find a mixture of events, products and entertainment for every taste; a horse show, “Faszination Pferd,” takes place simultaneously on Oct. 26 to Nov. 3. For details, program and ticket information go to www.consumenta.de
Don’t forget your Bleidorn and Storck Libraries have free movies for home viewing available for checkout. Storck Library offers First Friday Movie every month at 3 p.m.
Martini Market • Ansbach, Neustadt
November 10-14 The annual Ansbach Martini Markt with entertainment and vending booths takes place Nov. 10–14 downtown. The market in Neustadt a.d. Aisch is limited to one day on Nov. 10.
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Kathrein Market • Herrieden
November 24 The annual Kathrein market in Herrieden, in conjunction with open shop Sunday, on Nov. 24, is the start of the holiday season and offers lots of neat household goods and Christmas decoration.
Flea Market • Schwabach
Ice Skating • Erlangen
October 20 Schwabach is hosting a flea market downtown near Königsplatz, starting at 1 p.m.
Bismarck Kaserne Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) has moved to the latest technology found in stateside theaters: Digital high-definition 3D-capable format! For movie listings: http://www.shopmyexchange.com/ReelTimeTheatres/Movies-Katterbach.htm
Jazzfest • Nürnberg
Viva Voce • Ansbach
October 15 Viva Voce, a popular a capella group of the region, is celebrating their 25th anniversary at the Kammerspiele Ansbach (Maximilianstr. 27a), 8 p.m. www.kammerspiele.com
Katterbach Movie Theater
November 29-December 26 The public ice skating rink on Marktplatz (between Paulibrunnen and Palais Stutterheim) in Erlangen opens on Nov. 29; the rink is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Dec. 26; admission is free.
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Sightseeing & travel September
October
Prague
Fall Colors Hike in Oberstdorf
September 14 $99/Adult, $59/Child $215 Family Children 3 and younger are free Discover the Bohemian city of Prague in a day. Arrive early Saturday morning and visit the famous city sites such as the Charles Bridge and the Market Square. Spend the rest of the day exploring, shopping, hiking to the castle, or just strolling along the river, before departing at 8 p.m. Trip departs Storck at 4 a.m., Katterbach at 5 a.m. and returns around midnight. Includes transportation only.
Sit back and relax on our luxury touring bus equipped with A/C, on-board bathroom, reclining seats and movies. All excursions are conducted by Outdoor Recreation unless otherwise noted. ODR offers a wide array of outdoor recreational equipment and quality year-round programming in an effort to provide community members a sense of “home” in a foreign land. We also offer a full service ski/snowboard and bicycle maintenance service; and operate a regularly stocked fishing lake and conduct German-sanctioned hunting and fishing courses.
Rhine in Flames Camping and Boat Trip
September 21-22 $169/Adult, $109/Child $399/Family Children 3 and younger are free Travel to St. Goarhausen, site of the historic Loreley and beautiful vineyards. Prominent wine fests and camping along the Rhine River. Board a ferry and travel up the Rhine to Rüdesheim, viewing many castles along the way. Departs Katterbach at 8 a.m., Storck at 9 a.m. and returns approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday. Includes transportation, ferry boat ride, camping equipment and fees.
Ansbach Outdoor Recreation Katterbach Building 5807 CIV 09802.83.3225 DSN 467.3225
October 5 $45/Adult, $35/Child, $109/Family Children 3 and younger are free A wonderful way to experience the mountains. Departs Katterbach at 6 a.m. Includes transportation and guide.
Berchtesgaden/Salzburg
October 12-14 $199/Adult, $119/Child $399/Family Children 3 and younger are free We will travel to our guesthouse in Taxenbach then take advantage of a pool and spa in nearby Zell am See. Sunday we’ll visit Salzburg and in late afternoon you’ll have an option to visit and hike Europe’s largest waterfalls. Monday we’ll depart for Berchtesgaden to explore the Eagle’s Nest, visit intriguing Salt mines or take a boat ride on the magnificent Königsee Lake. Trip departs Storck at 8 a.m., Katterbach at 9 a.m. and returns approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday. Includes transportation, 2 overnights with breakfast and dinner.
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Shopping
Thanksgiving Ski/Snowboard Trip Zell am See, Austria
Black Forest Shopping Trip
November 28-December 1 $349 A family-friendly Thanksgiving trip to Kaprun/Zell am See, Austria. Trip includes three overnights with dinners and breakfasts, including a special Thanksgiving dinner. Ski/snowboard lessons are available upon advanced request by certified PSIA and AASI instructors. Lift passes are not included, equipment available at no extra cost. Trip departs Storck at 8 a.m., Katterbach at 9 a.m. and returns approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday.
September 7 $45/Adult, $35/Child, $109 Family Children 3 and younger are free In the lively little town of Triberg we’ll visit the Black Forest Museum, the Baroque pilgrimage church with the charming sexton’s lodge, the town hall with its magnificent wood carvings and the highest waterfall in Germany. There are a wide variety of shops to purchase arts and crafts and world famous cuckoo clocks. Trip departs Storck at 6 a.m., Katterbach at 7 a.m. and returns approximately 8 p.m. Transportation only.
Pottery Shopping Trip to Boleslawiec, Poland
October 19 $129/Adult, $79/Child $279 Family Children 3 and younger are free Explore several family owned factories producing high quality hand painted polish pottery. Trip departs Storck at midnight, Katterbach at 1 a.m. and returns approximately at midnight. Transportation only.
Pottery Shopping Trip to Nove, Italy
November 9 $129/Adult, $79/Child, $279 Family Children 3 and younger are free Visit several factories as well as one that produces for Williams & Sonoma and other famous retailers. The return will feature a stop in Verona. Trip departs Storck at midnight, Katterbach at 1 a.m. and returns approximately 8 a.m. on Sunday. Transportation only.
Crystal Shopping Trip to Nachtmann Crystal Factory
November 16 $29/Adult, $19/Child, $65 Family Children 3 and younger are free Stock up at this incredible warehouse sale. Shop for approximately 3-4 hours, bring your VAT form for an additional 19% discount. Trip departs Storck at 7 a.m., Katterbach at 8 a.m. and returns approximately 5 p.m. Transportation only.
Oktoberfest
September 28 $45/Adult, $35/Child $109/Family
Children 3 and younger are free Oktoberfest in Munich is the world’s largest fair and the most famous in Germany. Trip departs Storck at 7:30 a.m., Katterbach at 8 a.m. and returns approximately at midnight. Includes transportation only.
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Hunting & Fishing
Java Café Bldg 6508. Located next to the Storck Bowling Center 467.4531 • 09841.83.5431
September
Open at 7:30 a.m.! Stop by on Sundays!
Coffee Drinks • Muffins • Wraps Pastries • Cookies • Smoothies Free WiFi • Monthly coffee specials
Monthly Fishing Event
September 14 • 6:30 a.m. • $15 • Soldiers Lake Soldiers Lake is stocked each month prior to this fishing event. With 1 pole, some luck and $15 you have the chance to take home 7 trout. Fishing license required.
Walleye Fishing Event
September 27-28 • 6 p.m. • $15 • Soldiers Lake Two fishing rods allowed. Trophies awarded to the top three anglers. Fishing license required.
Soldiers Lake
Located at the entrance to Urlas and Shipton Kaserne, Soldiers Lake is open daily for fishing from sunrise until sunset except for the Wed-Sat prior to a monthly fishing event. Closed on the following dates: Sep 11-14 and Oct 1-5. Also available at Soldiers Lake: pavilion and volleyball area as well as fishing equipment rental.
German Hunting Course
This 60-hour course is offered to U.S. citizens 18 years and older and teaches land and game management, game disease and harvest plans. Private group classes can be arranged with a minimum of 10 students. Fall class runs Oct 15-Dec 14.
October
Stop by for one of our delicious monthly specials!
5th Annual Soldiers Lake Invitational
October 4-5 • 3 p.m. • $125 • Soldiers Lake The lake will be stocked with at least 350 kilos of trout with an average catch of around 30 fish per participant, many fish over 5 lbs. Two fishing rods allowed. Trophies awarded to the top three anglers. No fish limit. Free BBQ following. Fishing license required.
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Bowling Centers on Katterbach and Storck Lunchtime Bowling! Only $1.50/ game! It’s convenient...and fun!
September
October
November
Customer Appreciation Day ARMP Gaming Rooms
Strike Out Domestic Violence
Happy Hour Bowling
September 26 • 11:30 a.m. Katterbach and Storck Gaming Rooms at the Bowling Centers Please enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks as a “Thank You” for playing. Your contribution goes into gaming jackpots as well as Family and MWR programs, construction and support across the Army.
Katterbach and Storck
October 2 • 6-8 p.m. Katterbach Bowling October 3 • 6-8 p.m. Storck Bowling Bowling and food specials. The ACS Victim Advocate will be available to answer questions.
Week nights • 5-7 p.m. Katterbach & Storck Bowling Centers $6.50: 1 game bowling, 1 shoe rental, 1 beer.
Katterbach Coffee Day
October 21 • 8-10 a.m. Katterbach Bowling Center Stop by to sample delicious coffee, pastries and win door prizes!
Retiree Appreciation Bowling
KATTERBACH BOWLING CENTER
The Katterbach Bowling Center will be changing hours this fall to better serve you and start serving coffee!
Made fresh just for you!
October 27 • $2/game Katterbach: 12-6 p.m. Storck: 2-8 p.m. Retiree ID Card holders bowl for only $2/ game with complimentary shoe rental. Must present your Retiree ID Card a the time you check-in, regular fees for guests.
Happy Hour Bowling
Week nights • 5-7 p.m. Katterbach & Storck Bowling Centers $6.50: 1 game bowling, 1 shoe rental, 1 beer. Please note: open bowling is not available on Wednesday League Night.
E4 and Below Soldier Special! You and your dependents enjoy a 20% discount on open bowling, rentals
and locker fees.
Saturday Night is Cosmic Bowling Night!
6-8 p.m. • Bright lights and music Rent-A-Lane: $15/hour/lane for up to 8 people/lane!
Wednesday League Night
No open bowling available for non-league guests.
Bumper Bowling
Lane bumpers make knocking down pins fun and easy for all ages, request them for your next party.
STORCK BOWLING CENTER
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Party Central at Katterbach and Storck Bowling Centers Unit party? Birthday party? FRG Meeting?
Enjoy your party and leave the pizza to us!
Use our Party Room!
Party Room Rental: $15
Let the good times roll
(Room available at Storck Bowling Center. Space available at Katterbach Bowling Center. Available except during leagues.)
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Enjoy Pizza, Discounted Bowling and Shoe Rental
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Bring your own cake to the Party Room! Stop by and reserve your party today! Lane Bumpers make knocking down pins fun and easy for all ages. Request them for your next party.
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Sports & Fitness November
Intramural Flag Football
Turkey Trot Fun Run
UNIT INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL
Suicide Prevention Awareness 3k Walk/Run
September 6 • 9 a.m. Urlas Exchange Register at Katterbach or Storck Fitness Centers. First 350 people to register receive an event t-shirt.
Sports Massage Full Body Massage Acupressure Thai Massage
November 16 • 10 a.m. Urlas Commissary Adult and youth categories. Sign up at the Katterbach or Storck Fitness Centers or at the race site up to one hour prior to the race.
STORCK FITNESS CENTERS KATTERBACH
Prices starts at $35 for 30 minutes STORCK FITNESS CENTERS KATTERBACH
Von Steuben Community Center • No cost
COACH’S MEETING: NOV 7 Katterbach Fitness Center • 6 p.m.
GAMES BEGIN: NOV 12 MORE INFO
September 21 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Katterbach Fitness Center Fitness demonstrations, answers to your healthy lifestyle questions and a raffle for Get Fit, Don’t Quit t-shirts.
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R.I.P.P.E.D. Piloxing KUT Piloxing TRX/HIIT 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. Indoor Cycling Indoor Cycling Indoor Cycling Indoor Cycling Zumba 3:45 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 3:45 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Zumba Zumba Zumba Indoor Cycling 6 p.m. 10:15 a.m. 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Yoga Workshop Krav Maga 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
R.I.P.P.E.D. 7 p.m.
Krav Maga 7 p.m.
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Zumba Yoga Beginners Zumba 9 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Lift to Sculpt S.E.T. Blast Piloxing 11:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Body Pump Zumba Toning Lift to Sculpt 12 p.m. 12 p.m. 11:15 a.m. FAxT Body Pump 4:30 p.m. 12 p.m. Indoor Cycling Zumba 5:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Krav Maga Yoga Beginners 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Krav Maga 7 p.m.
Yoga Beginners 8:30 a.m. Indoor Cycling 9:30 a.m. S.E.T. Blast 9 a.m. Stroller Circuit 10:15 a.m. R.I.P.P.E.D. 11:30 a.m. Zumba 5:30 p.m. OperationFit 6:30 p.m.
FR I D AY Lift to Sculpt 10 a.m. Body Pump 11 a.m.
Body Pump
Piloxing
FAxT (Fat Annihilation Cross Training)
R.I.P.P.E.D.
Sculpt and tone the core muscles: abs, obliques, and glutes. Train your body to become a lean mean fitness machine using metabolic training.
Indoor Cycling
Classes focus on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity (race days) and recovery that involve using a special stationary exercise bicycle with a weighted flywheel.
September/October/November: STORCK FITNESS CENTER
Punch cards expire 12 months after purchase.
S ATUR D AY OperationFit 10:30 a.m. Krav Maga 12 p.m.
Krav Maga Martial Arts
Provides realistic self defense for real world situations: hand to hand, ground tecniques and weapons disarmament. Sign up in advance at either fitness center. Ask about special pricing.
K.U.T.
A full-body interval workout that combines HIIT’s with strength training exercises for each of the major muscle groups.
Lift to Sculpt
Uses hand weights and barbells to burn fat in trouble areas and boost endurance.
OperationFit
Uniquely mixes Pilates and boxing into a fat torching, muscle sculpting workout.
AEROBICS CARD
AVAILABLE NOW! 20 visits and the next 5 FREE! Only $80!
This total body, high intensity program utilizes free weights, resistance and body weight.
S.E.T. Blast
Strenth.Endurance.Training. A cardio/ strength combination to sculpt every muscle group.
Stroller Circuit
Increase your strength and general fitness level while you work out with your baby. Cardio drills and strength training exercises target all major muscle groups.
Yoga
Class emphasis is on alignment, breathing and mindfulness. Great for toning muscles.
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Women’s Community Basketball Tryouts
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September Sep 5: Letter of Intent Due Sep 6: Coach’s Meeting 6 p.m., Katterbach Fitness Center Sep 10: Games begin Katterbach High School Practice Field
Personal Training Massage Therapy
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Zumba
Party yourself into shape! It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latininspired, calorie-burning dance fitnessparty that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Forget about the workout and join the Party!
Train and condition your trouble spots, build strength, get slim and toned.
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Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers September October BOSS Meetings • 2 p.m.
September 3: BOSS Lounge, Bismarck September 17: Warrior Zone, Storck Barracks Not a BOSS Soldier? Ask your unit representative how to get involved in this awesome opportunity to get involved with your Community, travel and enjoy your time in Ansbach outside of work!
EVERY WEEK BOSS LOUNGE
BISMARCK Tue/Wed/Thu: 5-10 p.m. Fri & Sat: 5 p.m.-12 a.m.
Costume Dodgeball Tournament
October 19 • Storck
Halloween Fun Run
October 26 • 10 a.m. Katterbach Best costume wins!
Haunted House
October 25, 26, 31 Youth-friendly and adult-scary versions!
BOSS Meetings • 2 p.m.
October 1: BOSS Lounge, Bismarck October 15: Warrior Zone, Storck Barracks
November Like us on Facebook! Storck Warrior Zone
BOSS Meetings • 2 p.m.
November 5: BOSS Lounge Bismarck November 15: Warrior Zone Storck Barracks
WARRIOR ZONE
BOSS Trip to Venice • $310
STORCK • BLDG 6642 Thu: 5-10 p.m. Fri: 5 p.m.-12 a.m. Sat: 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Sun: 2-9 p.m.
November 7-11 For Single Soldiers, Geographic Bachelors and their authorized guests, 18 years and older. Round trip bus transportation. 3 overnights in Laguna Palace in Mestre. Tour of Verona. Sightseeing tour of Venice. $50 single room supplement. Sign up at Concierge in the Von Steuben Community Center on Bismarck.
Use the Warrior Zone for your next Unit Function! Hail and Farewells Right Arm Nights Xbox, Playstation Pool Table Air Hockey Foosball, Dart Large projector screen Surround Sound AFN DVD/Blu-Ray
W E D N E S D AY Pool Night
T H U R S D AY
Open Mic Night
F R I D AY
The Warrior Zone is open to all Military members and their authorized guests, 18 years and older.
Poker Night
S AT U R D AY Spin Night
The BOSS Lounge is open to Single Service Members and their adult guests.
September FPS Tournament
September 21 • 5 p.m. FPS, Halo 4, Slayer! $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Movie Nights
Thursdays & Fridays • 7 p.m. New release movies at no cost for you and your authorized guest, 18 years and older.
October Dart Tournament
October 26 • 5 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Movie Nights
Thursdays & Fridays • 7 p.m. New release movies at no cost for you and your authorized guest, 18 years and older.
November Pool Tournamenet
November 22 • 6 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Movie Nights
Thursdays & Fridays • 7 p.m. New release movies at no cost for you and your authorized guest, 18 years and older.
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PERSONAL & FAMI LY READI NESS
Army Community Service Bldg 5817 Katterbach Kaserne CIV 09802.83.2883, DSN 467.2883
Bldg 6510 Storck Barracks CIV 09841.83.4555, DSN 467.4555
Transition Services Support Branch Financial Readiness Army Emergency Relief Employment Readiness Relocation Readiness Cultural Adaptation English as a Second Language
Army Community Service (ACS) Center
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
Transitional Compensation (TC) Program for Abused Dependents
Bldg 5817 Katterbach Kaserne CIV 09802.83.2883, DSN 467.2883 Bldg 6510 Storck Barracks CIV 09841.83.4555, DSN 467.4555
A mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, personnel, and respite care services to Families with special needs.
The ACS Center is a centralized facility providing comprehensive, coordinated and responsive readiness service to support Commanders, Soldiers, Civilians and Families.
Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
A congressionally-mandated program for abused dependents of military personnel. Legislation authorizes temporary payments for Families in which the active duty Soldier has been separated administratively or by court-martial for a dependentabuse offense. The TC Program offers benefits and entitlements for 12-36 months to eligible Family members. During this benefit period, beneficiaries are provided temporary financial compensation and are eligible to receive medical care, including behavioral health services such as TRICARE beneficiaries. Recipients will also have commissary and exchange privileges during this period.
Family Assistance Center (FAC)
Community Information Branch Army OneSource Information, Referral & Follow-up Master Resiliency Training
Mobilization & Deployment Branch Military Family Life Consultants Operation R.E.A.D.Y. Pre and Post Deployment Family Readiness Group Support
Support for Wounded & Fallen Branch Soldier and Family Assistance Center Survivor Outreach Services
Volunteer Services Branch
FAC Centers operate 24/7 and are established by garrison commanders under the auspices of ACS in response to deployments, natural disasters or catastrophic events to assist Soldiers and Family members with basic services. Other agencices may be asked to participate in the FAC as local needs dictate. The National Guard operates FACs for Families who are geographically dispersed and located in remote sites.
The Army FAP is committed to preventing domestic violence and child abuse and neglect by providing a variety of services to strengthen Army Families and enhance resiliency. The FAP includes prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and treatment in support of Soldiers and Families.
• New Parent Support Program (NPSP)
Provides professional social workers and nurses who offer supportive and caring services to military Families with children from birth to three years of age. Through a variety of programs including home visits and parenting classes, the NPSP provides opportunities to learn to cope with stress, isolation, post-deployment, reunions, and the everyday demands of parenthood. The program is committed to developing strong Army Families, and the prevention and treatment of Family violence. Its coordinated efforts are designed to prevent and intervene in cases of Family distress and to promote healthy Family life.
Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) SFAC provides customized integrated support services dedicated to serving Warriors in Transition (WTs) and their Families. The SFAC uses a “one-stop shop” approach to equip and aid Warriors in making life changing decisions as they transition either back to duty or to civilian life. SFAC staff realize individual needs require individual attention and strive to provide tailored, compassionate, and coordinated seervices. These services are offered in a warm, relaxed environment where Soldiers and their Families can gather to foster physical, spiritual and mental healing.
Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)
• Victim Advocacy
Provides 24/7 services for victims of domestic violence. Victims have access to emergency assistance, information, referrals, and ongoing support in accessing medical, behavioral health, legal, and law enforcement services on and off garrisons. Available for both restricted and unrestricted reports.
• Prevention Education
Promotes community support and encourages early referral. Components include: Commander Education, Troop Education, Education for Professionals, Parent Education and Support, Safety Education (protecting children, listening to and talking to children, child abuse prevention techniques, and a variety of safety related topics including but not limited to bullying and exploitation) geared towards children, Spouse Abuse Prevention, Victim Advocacy Services and Family Life Education.
A multi-agency approach which embraces and reassures survivors that they are continually linked to the Army Family for as long as they desire. SOS fosters resiliency and ensures access to all entitled benefits, financial counseling/planning and long term support.
Sexual Harrassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP)
Army Family Action Plan Army Family Team Building Army Volunteer Corps
Personal & Family Readiness Branch Family Advocacy Program Exceptional Family Member Program New Parent Support Program Victim Advocacy
The Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Resonse and Prevention (SHARP) program exists so the Army can prevent sexual harassment and sexual assaults before they occur. Our goal is to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual harassment by creating a climate that respects the dignity of every member of the Army Family.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Get involved in your Community! Learn to speak in public! Provide a safe home to a child in need!
Army Community Service needs YOU! Foreign Language Liaisons Emergency Placement Care Providers Instructors for: • Army Family Team Building (AFTB) • “ScreamFree” Marriage and Parent Volunteers for: • Life Instructions for Family Enrichment (LIFE) Program • Relocation Readiness
For more information, please contact: DSN 467.2883 • CIV 09802.83.2883 Email: ansbachavcc@gmail.com.
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MOBILIZ AT ION & D E PLOY MENT
COMMUNI T Y I NFORMATI ON
Employment Readiness Program (ERP)
Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC)
Army OneSource (AOS)
Provides employment assistance to active duty, reserve component, transitioning and retired Soldiers, Family members, and DoD Civilian employees in acquiring skills, networks, and resources that will allow them to participate in the work force and develop a career/ work plan.
A key outreach service to Soldiers and Families. Enhanced community Family support services by offering licensed clinical social workers and psychologists to address various issues that Soldiers and Families face before and after deployment. No records are maintained. For more information, call Katterbach MFLC: 0160.9835.0753 or 0151.1812.3764 or Storck MFLC: 0171.849.7174.
A network of services available to Soldiers and their Families regardless of their component or geographical location. Key players work in strategic partnerships to extend and expand support to those identified within the Soldier Family Action Plan and the Army Family Covenant, namely the geographically dispersed. Partnerships with sister services increase and sustain support to those not living near a garrison. Army Soldiers and Family members may access programs and services in three ways: Traditional brick and mortar establishments at garrisons, a web-based portal, and partnerships with local community and government organizations.
TRA N S ITIO N S S E RV I CE S S U PPORT
Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program (MSEP) A self-sustaining and expanding partnership between the U.S. Army and Corporate America. The partnership provides Army spouses the opportunity to attain financial security and achieve employment/ career goals through mobility and enhanced employment options. MSEP is a core component of the Employment Readiness Program to enhance and develop employment opportunities for spouses.
Financial Readiness Program (FRP) Provides comprehensive educational and counseling programs in personal financial readiness. The program covers indebtedness, consumer advocacy and protection, money management, credit, financial planning, insurance and consumer issues. Other services offered are mandatory financial readiness training for first-termers, and financial counseling for deployed Soldiers and their Families.
• Army Emergency Relief (AER) Provides assistance for unexpected and financial stress to include: travel, housing, car repair, utilities, medical expenses, funeral costs, family member dental care, basic furniture needs, rental and replacement vehicles and disaster relief. AER is offered as part of the continuum of services in financial readiness.
Mobilization and Deployment Readiness Program (MOB/DEP) Includes program and support activities designed to assist leaders at all levels and Soldiers and their Families to successfully manage the challenges of mobilization and deployments before, during and after they occur.
Operation R.E.A.D.Y. (Resources for Educating About Deployment and You) Standardized training curriculum used by the MOB/DEP program and designed to prepare leaders, Soldiers, deployed Civilians, and Families for the personal and Family demands of the deployment cycle.
Relocation Readiness Program (RRP) Relocation Readiness assistance is provided to Soldiers and Families to help reduce or eliminate problems arising due to frequent moves. Specialized programs and services include: individual or group counseling, sponsorship and pre-arrival information, mandatory overseas briefings and post-move orientations, lending closet services, Military Homefront web-pages on DoD website, Citizenship Immigration Services, multi-cultural programs, and “Hearts Apart” activities for waiting Families. Garrison commanders chair multidisciplinary Relocation Assistance Coordinating Committees (RACC) to stay abreast of issues and remedy emerging concerns.
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Strives to provide Soldiers and Families with timely, comprehensive information on both military and community resources that will assist in meeting basic needs and improve quality of life. This program is sometimes abbreviated as the “I, R & F” program.
Children in distress need help
Emergency Placement Care Providers Families are needed to provide TEMPORARY care in their home for children in emergency situations in our community. If you feel you can provide a loving, caring home for children, please call ACS Family Advocacy Program: Katterbach: CIV 09802.83.2516 • DSN 467.2516 Storck: CIV 09841.83.4555 • DSN 467.4555
Master Resiliency Training (MRT)
VOLU NT E E R SE RV ICE S
• MG James Ursano Scholarship Program This is a needs based scholarship program established to assist children of Army Soldiers in obtaining a 4-year undergraduate degree. Applicants must apply each year and may receive assistance for up to four academic years.
Information, Referral & Follow-up (IR&F)
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Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) A grassroots, Army-wide initiative to identify and prioritize issues to enhance standards of living for the total Army Family.
This training replaces Battlemind Training and offers strength-based, positive psychology tools to aid Soldiers, Leaders and Families in their ability to grow and thrive in the face of challenges and bounce back from adversity. Family Resilience Training trains the Soldiers’ Families in preparing for and managing the realities of deployment and the transition back home. Operational Resilience trains Soldiers and Leaders in preparing for and managing the realities of deployment and the transition back home.
ARMY FAMILY ACTION PLAN
CONFERENCE
Army Family Team Building (AFTB) A Family training and readiness program that provides participants with an understanding of Army culture and the skills and resources they need to become self-reliant, selfsufficient members of the military community.
FRESH IDEAS START WITH AFAP
Army Volunteer Corps (AVC)
Help make Army life better for all.
Unites all volunteers and organizations using volunteers and strengthens volunteerism by enhancing the career and mobility of volunteers, establishing partnerships and promoting a life-long commitment to service. This, in turn, assists in maintaining readiness, sustaining communities and enriching lives throughout the Army.
Issue Forms due: OCT 9 Conference Dates: OCT 22-24
KATTERBACH ACS DSN 467.2883 CIV 09802.83.2883
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September
Music Cafe
Always in 3D! We Need You! We don’t just need people on stage we need people to help create the magic of theatre behind the scenes. We need people interested in: stage managing, assistant directing, building, painting, costuming, hair, makeup, lighting, sound, taking tickets, stage crew, serving refreshments and so much more. We are always glad to teach and you just might be surprised how much you already know. We are a community theatre and thrive on the support of you, our community volunteers.
September 4 • 6:30 p.m. • Terrace Playhouse, Bleidorn A monthly all-genre jam session. Plug it in and get loud or unplug and rif. Play, learn, enjoy and meet fellow musicians. Refreshments available.
Auditions: Disney’s “101 Dalmatians KIDS”
September 9 & 10 • 7 p.m. • Terrace Playhouse, Bleidorn Roles for children, youth and adults. No experience necessary.
Play Reading Group: “Black Comedy” by Peter Shaffer
September 15 • 2 p.m. • Terrace Playhouse, Bleidorn Join us one Sunday a month to read a play just for fun. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm. Feel free to bring a snack to share.
Libraries Bleidorn Library Storck Library We’ve come a long way from the first dayroom collection
of books in Port-Aux Poules, Algeria, June 1943. Once you get your library account set up at either Bleidorn or Storck Library you’re on your way to a world of information. Check out books, movies, music CDs, video games and more. Renew your checked out material online, download books to your personal computer or mobile device, join a book discussion group, bring your child to Story Time. Stop by today to establish your online account!
October
September
A Taste of Theater
October 3 & 4 • 6:30 p.m. • Von Steuben Community Center An evening of hilariously funny one act plays, music, food and fun. A 3-course meal will be included in the cost of the ticket: $15/person, $25/couple. Due to subject matter, recommended for mature audiences only.
Tickets for all Terrace Playhouse productions are available in advance at MWR Central in the Urlas Exchange, by phone (credit card) and at the door if seats are still available.
STANDARD PRICES*
Tue • 3 p.m. • Bleidorn Wed • 3 p.m. • Storck Stories, crafts and games for pre-school and elementary age children.
FLEXTICKET
October 30 • 6:30 p.m. • Terrace Playhouse, Bleidorn See September for details.
Teen Read Week
November
Story Time
For more information and help with getting started, stop in at your local library today.
October 4 • 3 p.m. • Storck Library See September for details.
Music Cafe
October 13-19 • Bleidorn & Storck Libraries Seek the unknown at your library this week. Check out the displays to help get you started. Tue • 3 p.m. • Bleidorn Wed • 3 p.m. • Storck See September for details.
Performances: Disney’s “101 Dalmatians KIDS”
November 15, 16, 22, 23 • 7:30 p.m. • Terrace Playhouse, Bleidorn November 17, 24 • 2 p.m. A family-friendly classic. Please see our Facebook page for dates and times: Ansbach Terrace Playhouse.
November
Play Reading Group: “God of Carnage” by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton
First Friday Movie
Auditions: “God of Carnage”
Story Time
November 10 • 2 p.m. • Terrace Playhouse, Bleidorn See September for details.
November 1 • 3 p.m. • Storck Library See September for details. Tue • 3 p.m. • Bleidorn Wed • 3 p.m. • Storck See September for details.
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November 25 • 7 p.m. Terrace Playhouse, Bleidorn Roles for children, youth and adults. Performance: December 15.
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First Friday Movie
October 20 • 2 p.m. • Terrace Playhouse, Bleidorn See September for details.
Auditions: “A Dickens Christmas Dinner”
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October
November 18 & 19 • 7 p.m. Terrace Playhouse, Bleidorn A comedy of manners, without the manners. Roles for 2 males, 2 females, 18 years and older. No experience necessary.
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September 6 • 3 p.m. • Storck Library Watch a new release blockbuster movie the first Friday of the month.
Play Reading Group: “The Underpants” by Steve Martin and Carl Sternheim
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First Friday Movie
October 18, 19, 25, 26, 31 • 7:30 p.m. • Terrace Playhouse, Bleidorn November 1, 2 • 2 p.m. The only musical with a splatter zone! Blood flies, limbs are dismembered, demons tell bad jokes...and all to hysterically funny music. Contains adult language, suitable for actors and audience 18 years and older. Please see our Facebook page for dates and times: Ansbach Terrace Playhouse.
Adult: $10 Student: $8 Family: $30 (2 adults, 2+children) *Dinner Theater will have an additional cost. A FANTASTIC Season Pass to theatrical entertainment throughout the year. Adult FlexTicket: $40 ($10 savings), Family FlexTicket: $120 ($30 savings). Benefits include: • Pay for 4 tickets and get 1 free. • Your tickets are available at Will Call the day of the performance. • Seats are transferable.
Step into your library...
Story Time
Performances: “Evil Dead: The Musical”
TICKETS
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Ansbach Arts & Crafts Center
Storck Recreation Center
Located next to Vehicle Inspection on Barton Barracks 468.7627 • 09811.83.7627 Custom Framing • Engraving Rent the Center for parties!
Located on the Third Floor of the Storck Community Activity Center (CAC) 467.4714 • 09841.83.4714 Board Games, Video Games Pool Table, Art Room, Stage, Dance Room, Classes Rent the Center for parties and functions!
Paint Your Own Pottery
Wed/Thu/Fri • 12-8 p.m. Sat • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Includes the item, paints and studio time.
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Automotive Skills Urlas Automotive Skills Center
September
Located next to the Exchange on Urlas Housing 467.2753 • 09802.83.2753 Towing • Snap On Tools Self Help • Classes • Salvage Yard Automatic Car Wash • Self Car Wash Dog Wash • Car Vaccuum
Friendly Domino Tournament September 14 • 2 p.m.
Movie Nights at the Screening Room
Fridays, 7 p.m. • Saturdays, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. New release movies at no cost for you!
October
Storck Automotive Skills Center Located near the AAFES Gas Station and Shoppette, Storck Barracks 467.4608 • 09841.83.4608 Towing • Self Help • Self Car Wash
September
October
November
Brake Class
Tire Service “Complete” Special
Charging Systems Test
November
Diagnostic Special
Tire Mounting & Balancing Special
November 9 • 2 p.m. • $10 Start your holiday gift giving early by creating a special gift inside a mason jar.
$10 for 20 minutes All Month Dog Wash at the Urlas Automotive Skills Center
Fall Crafting Day
October 12 • 2 p.m. Halloween pottery, paper crafts and more.
Sep 19: 6 p.m. Sep 22: 1 p.m. Urlas Automotive Skills Center Learn to change the brakes on your car.
Movie Nights at the Screening Room
Fridays, 7 p.m. • Saturdays, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. New release movies at no cost for you!
$2 off all scans • Operational Hours Urlas Automotive Skills Center
Double Time Dog Wash
Mason Jar Gifts
Movie Nights at the Screening Room
Lift Bay Special
Fridays, 7 p.m. • Saturdays, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. New release movies at no cost for you!
$1 off Tue-Fri Operational Hours Urlas Automotive Skills Center
$10 off Complete Tire Service, Mounting, Balancing & Wheel Wash All month • Operational Hours Urlas Automotive Skills Center $1 off tire mounting & balancing All month • Operational Hours Storck Automotive Skills Center
Winter Inspection
All month • Operational Hours Urlas & Storck Automotive Skills Centers Get ready for winter by scheduling an appointment to check out your vehicle for winter driving.
$2 off • Operational Hours Urlas & Storck Automotive Skills Center Discount on all battery, charging and starting systems tests.
Lift Bay Special
$2 off Tue-Thu Operational Hours Urlas Automotive Skills Center
Lift Bay Monday Special
Half price on Monday Operational Hours Storck Automotive Skills Center
Welding Special
10% off all welding • By appointment Storck Automotive Skills Center
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Child, Youth & School Services Parent Central Services (PCS) is your one-stop shop for all your CYS Services needs! Storck PCS has moved from Bldg 6510 to 6706. Katterbach PCS Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5818 CIV 09802.83.2533, DSN 467.2553 Storck PCS Storck Barracks, Bldg 6706 CIV 09841.83.4880, DSN 467.4880
School Age Centers Katterbach & Storck
Welcome Back Breakfast
September 4 • 7 a.m. Katterbach & Storck School Age Centers All registered School Age Center patrons please join us for breakfast and get to know your staff!
CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES
Unlimited
Katterbach SAC Open House
September 13 • 4-6 p.m. See what we’re all about and meet the staff.
ASQ Team Meeting
October 3 • 5-6 p.m. Katterbach & Storck School Age Centers Parents: get involved and make your center your own.
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Harvest Fest
October 25 • 3-6 p.m. Katterbach & Storck School Age Centers For parents to have fun with your child at the center. Play games, win prized and make crafts.
Give Thanks to Our Military Families
November 7 • 11:30-12:30 p.m. Katterbach & Storck School Age Centers Parents enjoy lunch with their child at the center and give thanks for our military Families.
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Storck Child Development Center / School Age Center GRAND OPENING
Art Display and Competition for BGCA Fine Arts Exhibit
November 19 • 3-6 p.m. Katterbach & Storck School Age Center Patrons View your child’s art work and see the artistic skills and techniques they’ve learned. Location TBD.
Storck Youth Center Hail & Farewells Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1 • 4 p.m.
A time to welcome new students and say good bye to those who are leaving.
YC Saturday Opening
September 28 • 12-4 p.m. We’ll celebrate BGCA Day for Kids in our new facility!
YC Saturday Opening
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October 19 • 1-6 p.m. Time for Pumpkin Chunkin’!
YC Saturday Opening
November 16 • 1-6 p.m. We’ll celebrate our military Families with a Turkey Day Lunch.
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Child, Youth & School Services
Shaping the Future, Today
Parent & Outreach Services
Parent Central Services
imAlone Workshops
Tools and information for parents to determine whether youth are ready to stay home alone and to prepare youth to be home alone.
We are your “One Stop Shop” for child care programs and services in US Army Garrison Ansbach. You can call us and make an appointment to suit your needs or just come on by. Bring all of the required documents and information with you.
Babysitter Training Workshops
Who is eligible?
Parent Advisory Council Meetings
Children of active duty military personnel, reservists and National Guard on active duty and during inactive duty training, Department of Defense (DoD) appropriated and non-appropriated civilian personnel and DOD contractors working on in US Army Garrison Ansbach may use services provided by CYS Services delivery systems.
Workshop designed to equip teens, 13 years and older, with the knowledge and skills to babysit in the community. CPR and First Aid offered. Gather current information, provide input and build a partnership with CYS Services programs. PAC meetings are scheduled on a quarterly basis and open to all parents. Please contact your Program’s Director for times, dates and locations.
Parent Participation Program
An incentive program designed to benefit everyone. Parent’s can earn a 10% fee reduction for volunteering in a CYS Services program for a minimum of 10 hours.
Family Readiness Group Presentations
Learn how CYS Services can support you during a deployment. Month of the Military Child Educational Opportunities and workshops available throughout the year. Contact the Parent & Outreach Director for more information and to set up child care for your FRG events.
What documents do I need in order to register? • Proof of eligibility, DOD ID, Military ID, or contractor civilian ID card • Sponsor name, local address, home telephone number, duty station and telephone • Spouse name, duty station/work telephone number • Child shot records • Leave and Earning Statements (LES) and/or pay stubs for both sponsor and spouse • Two emergency contacts (other than sponsor or spouse) • Completed Special Needs Screening Tool for each child-DA Form 7625-1 • (Note: If a child has been diagnosed with any dietary restrictions, allergies, asthma, is taking ongoing medication or has any other special needs, a Medical Action Plan (MAP) will be required and a Special Needs Accommodation Process evaluation meeting may be scheduled. Prior to receiving CYS Services care, a SNAP team will review the case and recommended CYS Services care placement. • Proof of school enrollment (if the spouse is enrolled as a full time student)
Information to be provided within 30 days of initial registration: • Family Care Plan short-term release designee (for single/ dual military and deployable civilian families • Current physical/health assessment signed and stamped by a medical representation.
Sports At the time of enrollment in any sport, child/youth must possess a health assessment/sports physical that’s valid throughout the entire sports season (physicals valid for one year from the date of the health provider’s signature). The health assessment/sports physical must certify that the individual is physically able to participate in sport/activity and address any pertinent medical conditions or constraints, i.e., asthma, heart murmur, allergies.
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Transfers If you are transferring to US Army Garrison Ansbach from another Army garrison, you do not have to start a brand new registration at your new location. You can visit your current Parent Central Services office and request an export of your household file. Your basic information will be waiting for you upon arrival US Army Garrison Ansbach. To complete your new or transferred registration, you will need to visit the Parent Central Services Office so we can update local information. Hand carry copies of immunizations and any health records with you.
Child Care Due to the limited number of full-and part-time spaces in our delivery system, it is sometimes necessary for families to be placed on a waiting list for child care. The waiting period will be different for each program and age group, and may fluctuate due to various factors. Registration is not required to place your child on our waiting list. Children on the waiting list are assigned a priority according to your employment status. If your employment status changes after you place your child on the waiting list, please notify the Parent Central Services office. Waiting list application status must be updated with Parent Central Services every 90 days.
Training Specialists Katterbach Training Specialists
CIV 09082.83.2828/2632, DSN 467.2828/2632
Storck Training Specialists
CIV 09841.83.4423, DSN 467.4423 Training topics Include: • Learning Environments • Health and Safety • Family-Style Dining • Child Abuse Reporting and Prevention • Ages and Stages • Curriculum and Appropriate Activities • Special Needs Accommodation Process Contact the CYS Services Training Specialists for a schedule and to reserve your space.
Enroll your child in school with help from our School Liaison Officer! School Liaison Officer
Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5818, Rm 105 CIV 09802.83.2098 • DSN 467.2098 Cell 0162.270.8763 Email: derek.l.hyde.naf@mail.mil
Helpful Information: • All schools are on post and are Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) . • There are two elementary schools in the Ansbach area and one on Storck Barracks. • Elementary schools are kindergarten to 6th grade. • Location of the family quarters, not the sponsor’s place of duty or work, determines which school children attend and their eligibility for transpor tation. • The only Middle/High School (grades 7-12) is located on Katterbach and pulls from all three elementary schools. • Bus transportation is provided to and from the Army Lodging to Katterbach and Barton schools. • In addition to a completed registration packet, parents will need to provide the school with: • Sponsor’s Orders and Orders with student’s name. • Birth Certificate (for kindergarten and 1st graders only). • Student’s up-to-date immunization record • Copies of student records or transcripts from previous school.
School Liaison Officers: • Have strong educational backgrounds and are knowledgeable about school-related issues on the installation and in the local school district. • Serve as the primary advisor to the Commander on matters relating to schools and school support services. • Build relationships and facilitate communication among the Command, Army Families and the local school community. • Coordinate school support services at the installation. • Inform and assist parents with school transition and deployment challenges. • Establish school and community partnerships. • Facilitate access to homeschool resources for parents. • Provide information about college and other post secondary opportunities and preparation materials.
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Other On-Post Agencies Educational & Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) CIV 09811.83.7644, DSN 468.7644
A resource for parents who have questions or concerns regarding their child’s development, ages birth to 3 years old, in the areas of communication, problem solving, moving around their environment, interacting with others and self help skills. For children 3-21, we provide occupational and physical therapy services through the schools.
Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling (ASACS) Katterbach Kaserne
CIV 09802.83.2808, DSN 467.2808 Provides prevention groups to assist with decision-making, stress, leadership, and transitions and a life skills program.
Katterbach Kaserne
CIV 09802.83.3398, DSN 467.3398
Storck Barracks
CIV 09841.83.4512, DSN 467.4512 Supports you during your pregnancy. Offers a variety of classes addressing topics such as pregnancy and breast feeding.
Military Family Life Consultants
CELL 0152.24211043 Military Family Life Consultants are licensed clinical social workers or psychologists. They are here to help soldiers and families work through issues related to living in a military environment. Consultations are free and anonymous, and no records are kept. Military and Family Life Consultants work with individuals, couples and groups. Hours are flexible so they can meet when and where it is convenient. • Child Behavioral Specialist • School Specialist • Adult Specialist
Meeting
CYS Services Administrative Offices Barton Barracks, Bldg 5259 CIV 09811.83.7335, DSN 468.7335
CYS Services Coordinator
Katterbach & Storck School Age Centers 5 p.m.
Barton Barracks, Bldg 5259 CIV 09811.83.7343, DSN 468.7343
Program Operations Specialist
Barton Barracks, Bldg 5259 CIV 09811.83.7306, DSN 468.7306
Parent & Outreach Services Katterbach Parent Central Services
Make a difference! Voice your suggestions! Be a part of the solution!
Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5818, Rm 103 CIV 09802.83.2533/2531, DSN 467.2533/2531
Contact Parent Central Services for details.
SKIESUnlimited, EDGE! School Liaison Officer
Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5818, Rm 105 CIV 09802.83.2098, DSN 467.2098 Cell: 0162.2708.763
Become a CYSitter!
Child Development Centers
Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5984 CIV 09802.83.2828, DSN 467.2828 Storck Barracks Main, Bldg 6686 CIV 09841.83.4505, DSN 467.4505
Family Child Care
Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5817, Rm 239 CIV 09802.83.2536, DSN 467.2536
School Age Centers
Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5515 CIV 09802.83.2632, DSN 467.2632 Storck Barracks, Bldg 6706 CIV 09841.83.4733, DSN 467.4733
BABYSITTING TRAINING
Youth Centers
Katterbach Kaserne
Youth Sports and Fitness
Date & times subject to change
WINTER SPORTS 2013/14 Wrestling Basketball Cheerleading Bowling
Registration: OCT 1-31 Games begin: DEC Coaches: Get a discount! After OCT 31 teams will close when rosters are full Youth will be placed in their proper age group according to their playing age as of MARCH 15, 2014.
Registration today: Parent Central Services
Storck Barracks, Bldg 6706 CIV 09841.83.4880, DSN 467.4880
Social Work Services and Behavorial Health CIV 09802.83.2850, DSN 467.2850 Provides outpatient treatment to children, adolescents, and adults through individual, family, marital and group counseling, medication management, and Family Advocacy services.
September 13 November 12
Storck Parent Central Services
Katterbach Bldg 5911 CIV 09802.83.2395, DSN 467.2395 Storck Bldg 6503 CIV 09841.83.4066, DSN 467.4066
Facebook: Ansbach Family & MWR
Parent Advisory Committee
Barton Barracks, Bldg 5256 CIV 09811.83.7226, DSN 468.7226
Health Clinic
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Child, Youth & School Services Contact Information
CYS Services Sports and Fitness
NO COST! Youth 13 and older You must attend all sessions and complete a babysitter application to become certified. CPR & First Aid need to be updated annually. Registered participants will be notified of class start date Stop by Parent Central Services today!
Barton Barracks, Bldg 5284 CIV 09811.83.4866, DSN 468.4866 Storck Barracks, Bldg 6510, Rm 101 CIV 09841.83.4849, DSN 467.4849
Katterbach • DSN 467.2533/2531 • CIV 09802.83.2533/2531 Storck • DSN 467.4880 • CIV 09841.83.4880
Information: CYS Services Sports & Fitness Katterbach: DSN 468.7866 CIV 09811.83.7866 Cell 0160.9890.5899 or 0160.9890.5895
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Children learn skills to help them be safe and productive while home alone. For ages 11-15 yrs
Sep 10-12 • 3-5 p.m. Sign up at Parent Central Services
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Family Child Care Provider • FCC offers small, multi-age group care in a nurturing, home environment. • Earn extra income, start a career and provide a valuable service to your Community. • Sign up for the next FCC Parent Orientation at Parent Central Services and learn about the application process.
Sign up at Parent Central Services
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Ansbach Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation
Save Your Money!
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Value Added Tax (VAT) Relief
Forms are available at your Tax Relief Office to save you the 19% German Sales Tax on goods
Utility Tax Avoidance Program (UTAP) Your Tax Relief Office can help you save: • 19% VAT on Electric and Gas • 7% on Water • 11% on Energy For valid Active Duty or Civilian U.S. ID Cardholder
Stop in today!
Tax Relief Office Von Steuben Community Center Bldg 5845
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed U.S. Holidays
Tax Relief Office Storck Community Activity Center Bldg 6510
Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Beginning October 1 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Fall term: Sep 9 – Nov 29 Register: July 1 – Aug 30 Earn a $500 stipend Gain professional training Workforce experience Applications available: Katterbach & Storck Youth Centers More information? DSN 467.2588 CIV 09802.83.2588
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For more information contact SKIESUnlimited: CIV ........09811.83.7226 CELL.......0160.9890.5896 DSN .......468.7226
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US Army Garrison Ansbach
Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation Ansbach Arts & Crafts Barton Barracks Bldg. 5262 0981.183.7627 / 468.7627 W/Th/F..........12-8 p.m. Sa.................10 a.m.-6 p.m. Su/M/Tu........CLOSED U.S. Holidays..CLOSED ansbachartscrafts@eur.army.mil Army Community Service (ACS) Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5817A 09802.83.2883 / 467.2883 Mo - Th.........8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fr..................11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Storck Barracks Bldg. 6510 09841.83.4555 / 467.4555 Mo - Th.........8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fr..................11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Ansbach Army Lodging Urlas Development Bldg. 8152 09802.83.7014 / 467.7014 Every day.......24 hour service Army Recreation Machine Program Gaming Area Storck Barracks Bldg 6508 09841.83.4530 / 467.4530 M/W/Th.........7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Fr..................7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat/Sun.........1-8 p.m. Tu.................CLOSED U.S. Holidays........ CLOSED
Primo’s kitchen closes 1 hr before facility.
Automotive Skills, Salvage Yard Car Wash & Dog Wash, Urlas Urlas Housing Bldg. 8130 09802.83.2753 / 467.2753 Tue-Fri..........10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sa/Su............10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon..............Closed U.S. Holidays........ Closed Automotive Skills Storck Storck Barracks Bldg. 6541 09841.83.4608 / 467.4608 Mo/Fr............12-8 p.m. Sa/Su............10 a.m.-6 p.m Tu/We/Th.......CLOSED U.S. Holidays........ Closed BOSS Bismarck Kaserne Bldg. 5845 09802.83.2921 / 467.2921
Bowling Centers Katterbach Bowling Center & Strike Zone Restaurant, Bldg 5509 09802.83.2638 / 467.2638 PLEASE NOTE: Hours will be adjusting this Fall. Please call ahead for current information. We................11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
(Wednesday League Night, no open bowling)
Th/F..............11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sa.................2-8 p.m. Su.................12-6 p.m. M/Tu............. CLOSED U.S. Holidays CLOSED Strike Zone’s kitchen closes at 7 p.m. except Sunday at 6 p.m.
Storck Barracks Bowling Center & Primo’s Express Restaurant Bldg 6508 09841.83.4530 / 467.4530 M/W/Th/F......11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. M/W/Th.........5-8 p.m. Fri.................5-9 p.m. Sa/Su............2-8 p.m. Tu.................CLOSED U.S. Holidays........ CLOSED Primo’s kitchen closes 1 hr before facility.
Child Development Centers
For registration and enrollments, see “Parent Central Services.”
Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5984 09802.83.2828 / 467.2828 Mo - Fr..........5:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Bldg. 5510 , Katterbach Mo - Fr..........8 a.m.-5 p.m. Storck Barracks Bldg. 6686 & 6504, 09841.83.4505 / 467.4505 09841.83.4423 / 467.4423 Mo - Fr..........5:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Concierge at the Von Steuben Bismarck Kaserne Bldg. 5845 09802.83.2930 / 467.2930 Mo - Fr .........8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. U.S. Holidays........ CLOSED CYS Services Sports and Fitness Barton Barracks Bldg. 5284 Storck Barracks Bldg. 6510 Barton: 0981.183.7866 / 468.7866 Storck: 09841.83.4849 / 467.4849 For registration and enrollments, see “Parent Central Services”.
EDGE! Program
For registration and enrollments, see “Parent Central Services”.
Family Child Care
For registration and enrollments, see “Parent Central Services”.
Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5817, Rm 239 09802.83.2536 / 467.2536
Fitness Centers Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5805 09802.83.2771 / 467.2771 Mo - Fr..........5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sa/Su............9 a.m.-5 p.m. Training Holidays... 9 a.m.-7 p.m. U.S. Holidays........ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Storck Barracks Bldg. 6504 09841.83.4582 / 467.4582 Mo - Fr..........5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sa/Su............10 a.m.-6 p.m. Training/U.S. Holidays....10-6 p.m. Java Café Storck Barracks Bldg.6508 09841.83.4531 / 467.4531 Mo - Fr..........7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sa.................CLOSED Su.................11 a.m.-3 p.m. U.S. Holidays CLOSED Libraries Bleidorn Housing Bldg. 5083 09811.83.1740 / 468.1740 Mo................CLOSED Tu - Fr ..........11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sa/Su............11 a.m.-6 p.m Storck Barracks Bldg. 6503 09841.83.4675 / 467.4675 Sa, Mo .........CLOSED Tu - Fr ..........10 a.m.-6 p.m. Su.................10 a.m.-5 p.m. Outdoor Recreation & Soldiers Lake Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5807 09802.83.3225 / 467.3225 Mo - Fr..........11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Parent Central Services
Webtrac: https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/ webtrac/ansbachcyms.html.
Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5818 Ground Floor, Yellow Wing 09802.83.2533 / 2531 467.2533 / 2531 Mo - Th.........8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fr..................11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Storck Barracks Bldg. 6706 09841.83.4880 / 467.4880 Mo - Th...10 a.m.-1 p.m./2-5 p.m. Fr............ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2-5 p.m. School Age Centers For registration and enrollments, see “Parent Central Services.”
Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5515 09802.83.2632 / 467.2632 Mo - Fr..........5:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Storck Barracks Bldg. 6706 09841.83.4733 / 467.4733 Mo - Fr..........5:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
DoD Official Intra-theater Mail
School Liaison Officer Katterbach Kaserne 5818 09802.83.2098 / 467.2098 Hours and times vary. SKIESUnlimited Program For registration and enrollments, see “Parent Central Services.” Storck Community Activity Center Storck Barracks Bldg. 6510 Mo - Th.........8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.................11 a.m.-5 p.m. Recreation Center, Third Floor 09841.83.4714 / 467.4714 Tu-F..............11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sa.................By reservation Su/M.............CLOSED U.S. Holidays CLOSED Tax Relief Office (VAT) Bismarck Kaserne, Bldg. 5845 See “Concierge.”
Storck Bldg. 6510 09841.83.4553 / 467.4553 Tu-Th............11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fr..................11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Beginning October 1: Mo-Fr............9 a.m.-5 p.m. Terrace Playhouse Bleidorn Housing Bldg. 5091 0981.183.7636 / 468.7636 Von Steuben Community Center Bismarck Kaserne Bldg.5845 See “Concierge.”
Warrior Zone Storck Barracks Bldg. 6642 09841.83.4584 / 467.4584 M-Th.............CLOSED Fr..................5 p.m.-12 a.m. Sa.................4 p.m.-12 a.m. Su.................2-9 p.m. U.S. Holidays CLOSED Youth Centers For registration and enrollments, see “Parent Central Services.”
Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5911 09802.83.2395 / 467.2395 Mo - Th.........2:30-6 p.m. Fr..................2:30-9 p.m. First Sa.........1-6 p.m. Storck Barracks Bldg. 6503 09841.83.4066 / 467.4066 Mo - Th.........2:30-6 p.m. Fr..................2:30-6 p.m.
Fun Trips!
Rhine in Flames Camping & Boat Trip September 21-22
Oktoberfest US Army Garrison Ansbach MWR Marketing Unit 28614 APO, AE 09177-8614 OFFICIAL BUSINESS
September 28
Berchtesgaden/Salzburg Trip October 12-14
Polish Pottery Shopping Trip October 19
Italian Pottery Shopping Trip November 9
Thanksgiving Austrian Ski/Snowboard November 28-December 1