March 2013
Family and MWR Newsletter Highlights March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day!
Dive into Irish Fiction this Month with a great selection of novels at the Library! P. 2 New Zinio Magazine Subscription Service through Army Europe Libraries. P. 3 Mondays are fun at the School Age Center with new projects each week during the Art Club meetings P. 4 Join the Dance-Fitness Party every Monday and Wednesday at the Mueller Fitness Center. P. 5 Check out the Amazing Race, Winter Edition, happening soon with Outdoor Recreation and Tours. P. 6 Children can have fun too at the Crafts Tree. Watercolor Painting Classes are a great way to inspire their creativity P. 7
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Child Development Center Re-accreditation The Garmisch Child Development Center (CDC) is pursuing re-accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals.
portfolio that provides evidence that the standards and related criteria are being met. The next step is a site visit by NAEYC Assessors to ensure that the program meets each of the ten program standards.
The process for accreditation involves a concerted effort by administration, teaching staff and families at the Garmisch CDC. To pursue NAEYC re-accreditation, the CDC has been undergoing an extensive self-study process, measuring the program and its services against the 10 NAEYC Early Childhood Program standards and more than 400 related accreditation criteria. Each classroom and the program as a whole are required to create an extensive
The NAEYC Accreditation system was created to set professional standards for early childhood education, and to help families identify high-quality preschools, child care centers and other early education programs. To earn NAEYC Accreditation, a program must meet each of the 10 NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards. Programs are accredited by NAEYC for a five-year period.
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March 2013
Library
Family and MWR
Puppet Show “The Bremen Town Musicians”
Library Services
• Free Wi-Fi • Printing • Copy Machine • Public computers/CAC enabled • Language learning resources • New Release AAFES Movies on VHS • Music CDs • DVD & Blu-Rays • Wii, PS3 and XBOX games • Audio books • Web access to Library account • e-books
Hours of Operation Sunday - Friday Noon - 6:30 p.m. Saturday Closed
Contact Information DSN 440-2467 CIV 08821-750-2467
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March 21, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Join us at the library for this original puppet adaptation of the classic German folk tale “The Bremen Town Musicians”. Meet donkey, dog, cat and rooster and accompany them on their journey to begin their new careers as musicians. Children and adults of all ages are welcome.
Dive into Irish Fiction
Stop by our special display of Irish Fiction this month. Choose from classic authors like Yeats, James Joyce and C.S Lewis to more contemporary writers like Column McCann and Frank McCourt.
Teen Tech Jeopardy Challenge
March 14, 3 p.m. Teens! Get your geek on for the Tech Jeopardy Challenge 2013. Come individually or in a team to the library and play the classic game of Jeopardy with a technology twist. Bring your mobile gadgets and we’ll show you all the free stuff available to you to download from the library. Free cookies for all participants.
Celebrate Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics March is Women’s History Month Celebrate women this month by learning more about their historical achievements in various academic studies. Visit our display of books, audio books and movies featuring women who have made significant contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Take our short quiz and test your knowledge of women’s history and win a prize.
Preschool Story Time “Puppets, Fairytales and Folktales” Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, songs and crafts. It’s never too early to introduce your child to the wonders of stories and reading. For children ages 2 and up with a caregiver. Don’t miss the fun.
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March 2013
Child, Youth & School Services
Family and MWR
School Age Center
Calendar
Youth Center
Calendar
MONDAYS
MONDAYS
Art Club
4 Square Tournament
March March March March
4: Finger Painting 11: Weaving 18: Egg Decorating 25: Pine Cone Feeders
Pet Club
March 4, 11, 18 & 25
TUESDAYS Teen/Photo Club
March 5: Winter Photos March 19: Wacky Poses
Science Club
March 4
Pot o’ Tea With Pete March 11: 7 Wonders
Theater Club
March 18: Story Telling March 25: Dr. No
TUESDAYS March 5: Quatro
Geography Club
Contact Information
WEDNESDAYS
March 12: 007 Project March 26: Suspense
Torch Club Meeting March 20
Girls and Boys Club March 27
Gardening Club
Theater Club
Wonderful Wednesday March 6 & 13
Spring Watercolors March 20
Engineers Club
March 27: Sweet Bridge
THURSDAYS
THURSDAYS
Social Leadership Club
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7: Blindfold Taste Test 14: Shamrock Milkshakes 21: Banana Splits 28: Chicken Kebabs
March 7
Jeopardy at the Library
Fitness Hour 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
FRIDAYS
March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Culinary Club March March March March
1: Meatball Madness 8: Shepherd’s Pie 15: Irish Stew 22: Grilled Chicken
Film Club
March 29: That’s a Wrap 4
School Out Days Monday - Thursday: 1 - 6 p.m. Friday: 2 - 10 p.m.
Film Club
Fit and Fun Friday
Tech Club Game Day
School Days Monday - Thursday: 2 - 6 p.m. Friday: 2 - 10 p.m.
Computer Lab Open Daily
FRIDAYS 1: Showshoeing 8: Hula Hoop Challenge 15: Wii Fit 22: Frisbee Challenge 29: Surprise
YOUTH CENTER
March 14
March 21: Screen Tests March 28: Editing
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DSN 440-2654 CIV 08821-750-2654
WEDNESDAYS
March 27
Cooking Club
School Out Days 7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Game Day
March 12: Haunted Science March 26: Ooh aah Chemistry
March 6: 9th Wonderful Wednesday March 13: Grand Finale
School Days 2:30 - 6 p.m.
Homework Center Monday - Thursday 2:45 - 4:45 p.m.
March 19: New Wonders
Wonderful Wednesday
SCHOOL AGE CENTER
Contact Information
DSN 440-2600 CIV 08821-750-2600
March 2013 Family and MWR
Fitness Class Schedule
Mueller Fitness Center Contact Information
Zumba Monday & Wednesday - 5:30 p.m. This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness party (TM) is fun for everyone. Try it to work your muscles, your heart and your mind in a new way. Ditch the workout and join the party! Spin Tuesday - Noon & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 5:30 a.m. Thursday: 8:30 a.m., noon, 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 3 p.m. An intense indoor cycling workout using various cycling techniques from hill climbing and sprinting to peddling at different tensions. Easily modified for beginners. Kundalini Yoga Monday & Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. A very dynamic type of yoga session that vitalizes and balances the body using different breathing techniques, postures and kriyas which consist of rapid repetitive movement.
DSN 440-2747
CIV 08821-750-2747
Price per class: $5 “First come, first serve” Healthy Lifestyle Challenge: Final Fitness Assessments March 18-22 Final fitness assessments will be conducted for all Healthy Lifestyle Challenge participants. Massage Therapy Session and/or Beauty Treatment Gift Certificate Rejuvenate yourself with a specialty massage that suits your body, a facial that complements your skin type or a waxing service that fits your need. Great gift idea for any occasion!
Turbo Kick Monday - Noon The ultimate cardiovascular challenge that’s a unique blend of intense intervals and a relaxing cool down. No prior kick boxing experience or equipment required. Bring your attitude and desire to have fun! Pilates Tuesday & Thursday - 6:30 p.m. Pilates is a unique series of exercises developed to strengthen and tone the core muscles, improve posture and flexibility and create a streamline shape. Volleyball Monday & Wednesday - 6:15 & 7:15 a.m. Team sports provide a fun way to keep in shape while making new friends. Practice your serves, blocks, and spikes while becoming a team player.
Spin & Yoga Tuesday - 8:30 a.m. This 75 minute fitness class combines cardio, strength and flexibility that will keep your body and brain totally engaged. Kundalini/Qigong Tuesday - 4:30 p.m.
Fitness On the Snow Monday - 9 a.m. Class is structured on the circuit format, combining cardio, strength and balance workout.
Spin/Core March 7, 21 & 28 - 4:30 p.m.
Healthy Lifestyle Challenge: Events March 7 - 5:30 p.m. Cooking Night March 14 - 5:30 p.m. Running Clinic
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday & U.S. Holiday: Closed 5
March 2013
Outdoor Recreation and Tours
Family and MWR
Upcoming Events
Leisure Travel Services Calendar Munich: The Bright Tour March 2 Tour offers the best sampling of highlights selected from as many as four churches, one rococo theatre, a few of the fountains, a museum and dining. Cost: $20 per person (includes train ticket). One Day Ski Trips March 2 - Berwang March 16 - Leermoos March 30 - Axamer-Lizum Visit some excellent lesser known areas on our local mountains in Austria. Includes transportation and ski pass. Cost: $79 Adults/$89 with equipment. Night Skiing in Seefeld, Austria March 6 & 22 Participants will visit Seefeld, Austria and have access to a quad chair and a huge groomed run for the evening. Transportation and lift pass included. Cost: $39 Adults/$29 Child. Equipment $10 extra. Prague Weekends March 8-10 Lodging, transportation, tour of the Franz Kafka Museum and a visit to Pilsen is included. Cost is $290 Adults/$195 Child.
Hours of Operation Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday: Noon - 6 p.m.
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Amazing Race - Winter Edition March 9 Teams and families will race their way across the ski slopes of Garmisch in this fun race! Cost: $20 Adults/ $15 Child. Opera and Ballet Trips to Munich March 20 Witness cutting edge drama in the form of Opera and Ballet. Transportation is provided. Call us for help with obtaining tickets for the performances. Not appropriate for children under 12. Cost: $12 Adults. Special Live Theatrical Performance to Munich March 21 Watch the theatrical performance People by Alan Bennet broadcasted live from the National Theatre in London. Munich is one of the four theatres in Germany that offer this simulcast. Tickets to the National Theatre in Munich must be obtained separately and usually run around 18€. Not appropriate for children under 12. Cost: $12 Adults.
Venice & Verona Weekends March 22 - 24 In just one short weekend see Venice and Verona! Spend the first two nights in Vicenza and take a short train ride into Venice. Visit Verona on Sunday with the opportunity to tour the famous Romeo and Juliet city before dinning at a wonderful restaurant and heading back to Garmisch. Cost is $299 Adults/$145 Child. Insider’s Guide to Paris, France March 23 - 27 Discover Paris’ hidden gems from Susan Steinke the tour guide. Trip includes transportation, lodging, breakfasts, Eiffel Tower admission, Hop On-Hop Off bus tour, and guided walking tours.
One Day Ski Trip April 13 - St. Anton Concert Trip to Munich April 9 Prague Weekends April 12 - 14 Erdinger Therme - “Water Works” April 20 Richard and Ludwig in Neuschwanstein Castle April 21 Partenkirchen Historic Walking Tour April 23 Garmisch Historic Walking Tour April 25 Munich: The Dark Tour April 30 - Video and Lecture May 1 - Walking tour of the “Bier Hall Putsch” route.
Sign up for trips through MWR Online Services Contact Information
DSN 440-2638 CIV 08821-750-2638
March 2013
Arts & Crafts
Family and MWR
Programs & Class Schedule Silk Painting For beginners and advanced students. By appointment only. Adults and children 4 and up. Two evening/ afternoon classes. Fee $15 (plus supplies). Tiffany Glass Art Design a beautiful window picture, mirror, or lamp shade. Four sessions of instruction for beginners and up. By appointment only. Fee $40 (plus supplies). Reserve a Children’s Craft Birthday Party! Each child can create one project. Choices include pottery, ceramics, silk painting and watercolor painting. Decorations and clean up are included. Parties can be arranged outside of operating hours. Fee $15 per child (includes supplies).
Watercolor Painting Class For beginners and advanced students. Adults and children ages 4 and up. Fee $20 (includes supplies).
Photo Printing Kiosk Bring your digital pictures on a camera card, CD, USB, or cell phone for printing on quality Kodak paper. Design greeting cards, invitations, collages, and more! The Digital Self Service Print Station is easy to use, and you’ll have your pictures within seconds.
Oil or Acrylics Painting Class for Beginners Sundays, 2 - 4 p.m. Fee $69 (includes three sessions of instruction and supplies).
Music/Band Practice Room If you are a musician or band needing space to practice your music, contact the Entertainment Office to reserve the practice room.
The Crafts Tree Bldg. 263 Hours of Operation Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 3-7 p.m. Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
Contact Information DSN 440-3888 CIV 08821-750-3888
Basic Ceramics Pouring Class Learn how to poor and finish while making one easy class project to take home. Two evening classes. By appointment only. Fee $20 (includes supplies). Hand Building with Clay Learn the techniques of pinching, coiling and slab work. Create cups, bowls, flower pots or a project of your choice. Two sessions of two hours each. Fee $48 (includes supplies). Music Lessons for Children and Adults Piano and violin instruction for ages 6 to adults. Lessons are offered for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels in the music practice room at the Crafts Tree. Fee $240 for a 2 month lesson package. Contact the Entertainment Office for scheduling.
Entertainment Office DSN 440-3475 CIV 08821-750-3475
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