September 2013
Family and MWR Newsletter Highlights September 3 is Labor Day! Check with your Family and MWR Facility for operating hours.
Missoula Children’s Theatre. P. 1 Contractors Wanted at the Arts & Crafts Center. P. 2 Furniture Building. P. 2 Basic Quilting. P. 2 BGCA Photography Club. P. 3 Newcomers Red Carpet Dance. P. 3 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! P. 4 Audio Book Cloud Resource. P. 4
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Music and Lyrics by Michael McGill
Fitness Day at the Mueller Fitness Center. P. 5 Bavarian Beer Garden for Two. P. 6 Nuremberg Historic Getaway Weekend. P. 6
September 23 - 28 For more information, contact Child, Youth & School Services at DSN 440-2284, CIV 08821-750-2284.
2 Arts & Crafts 4 Library 6 Outdoor Recreation
3 Child, Youth & School Services 5 Sports & Fitness
September 2013
Arts & Crafts The Crafts Tree Services
• Furniture building, restoration, repair and upholstery • Sewing and mending • Self-service Kodak photo printer • Portrait studio-indoor/outdoor Sessions • Music lessons • Picture framing, matting, postermounting and restoration • Hand crafted gifts
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Fall Semester Sign-Ups
Music Lessons for Children & Adults: Piano & Violin Instruction
Lessons are offered for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels, ages 6 to adult. Instruction takes place in the Music Practice Room at the Crafts Tree. Fee is $240 for a 2 month lesson package. Garmisch Community Theater
One Act Play Festival: Theatre Auditions
September 24, 6 p.m. Community Theatre, Bldg. 262 Volunteer in one of various departments including acting, tech, set design, costumes and more. Give your acting skills a try in a short one act play, no experience is necessary. You can also direct or co-direct a one act play. If interested, contact The Crafts Tree to get started. Photography
Outdoor Portraits
For your next family portrait why not take your entire family out to your favorite Garmisch locations and have a professional photographer do an outdoor portrait session there! Lots of package variations are available. And, you can order a CD of your entire portrait sessions. We can also do professional studio pictures. Please book in advance. Wood Shop Classes
Contractors Wanted
We are currently looking for instructors with a talent in arts and crafts, teaching an instrument, or directing theater. Use your talents and earn some extra cash! Please contact the Crafts Tree to inquire.
The Crafts Tree Artillery Kaserne Bldg. 263 DSN 440-3888/3475, CIV 08821-750-3888-2475
Summer Schedule
Tuesday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Every 2nd Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.
Wood Shop Hours
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m. 2
Furniture Building
Learn how to build and repair wooden furniture. Adults only and by appointment. Prerequisite: Wood Shop Safety Class.
Knife Making
Join us on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons! Adults Only. Fee $45 (wood included, blade is extra).
Basics of Quilting
Sign up September 15 - October 15 Class runs over 4 evenings in November Learn the basic techniques of quilting by making a sampler of different blocks from start to finish. Fee: $85 (materials not included). Contact the Arts & Crafts Center for exact dates and times.
Crochet and Knitting Class
Crochet has become a popular pass time again! Learn it by starting out with a small project or dive in and take on a challenging one. Some ideas for easy projects include a beanie hat, a scarf, fingerless gloves, or a headband. You can also find more creative ideas online and bring them in to the class. Beginners are welcome! Fee: $32 for two 90-minute sessions. Call for dates and times.
September 2013
Child, Youth & School Services
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School Age Center
Calendar
Youth Center
MONDAYS
MONDAYS
Art Club
September 9
September September September September September
2: Finger Puppet Art 9: Aloha Leis 16: Clay Sculptures 23: Clay Sculptures 30: Food Sculptures
Tech Club
September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
4-H Garden Club
September 2, 16 & 30
4-H Small Pet Club September 9 & 23
TUESDAYS BGCA Photo Club
September 3: Capturing Shadows September 17: Still-Life Photos
Science Club
Photo Club & Wiffle Ball
September 16
Pot o’ Tea & Bocce Ball Game Club & 60 Soccer
September 30 Arts & Frisbee
TUESDAYS September 3
Fitness & Collage Table
September 10
Fitness & Watercolors
September 17
Health & Collage Tables
September 24
WEDNESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
Cooking Club
September 4
4: Veggie Vitamin Smoothies 11: Sweet Potato Pancakes 18: Special Apple Pies 25: Biscuits on a Stick
THURSDAYS Girls Club & Boys Club September 5 & 19
Junior Torch Club
September 12: Kick Off Meeting September 26: Character Counts
Pot o’ Tea & 4 Square
Map Time & 60 Soccer
September 11
Mentoring & Ladderball
September 18
Tech & Flag Football
September 25
FACILITY INFORMATION School Age Center School Days 2:30 - 6 p.m.
Games & Watercolors
School Out Days 7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.
THURSDAYS
Contact Information
September 5
FRIDAYS
Social Leadership Club & Chess
Fit & Fun Friday
September 12
September 6: Red Light, Green Light Challenge September 13: Obstacle Course Challenge September 20: Hula Hoop Challenge September 27: Capture the Flag
Holiday Closure
CYSS Programs will be closed on Labor Day, September 2.
September 23
September 10: Egg Drop September 24: Mentos Eruption
September September September September
Calendar
Argentine & Sketching
September 19
Theater & Billiard
DSN 440-2654 CIV 08821-750-2654
Youth Center School Days Monday - Thursday: 2 - 6 p.m. Friday: 2 - 10 p.m.
September 26
SLC & Flag Football
School Out Days Monday - Thursday: 1 - 6 p.m. Friday: 2 - 10 p.m.
FRIDAYS
Fitness Hour 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
September 6, 20 & 27
Contact Information
Culinary & Basketball
September 13
Newcomers Red Carpet Dance (7 - 10 p.m.)
DSN 440-2600 CIV 08821-750-2600
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September 2013
Library
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15 Join us in recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month. Check out our special display celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Read a book or watch a film this month to expand your knowledge.
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
Preschool Story Time
Beginning September 12 Join us for stories, songs and crafts every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. 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. September’s theme is “Back to School.”
Hours of Operation Sunday - Friday Noon - 6:30 p.m. Saturday Closed
Contact Information DSN 440-2467 CIV 08821-750-2467
This month’s featured book is “My Beloved World” by Sonya Sotomayor, the first Hispanic-American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Other featured writers and artists this month are Isabel Allende, Cameron Diaz, Joan Baez, Sammy Sosa, and many more.
Celebrate Your Freedom to Read September 22 - 28 Banned Books Week is an annual event highlighting the importance of access to free and open information, even if the information and ideas are considered unorthodox, unpopular, or even dangerous. Banned Books Week draws attention to the dangers of censorship. The “frequently challenged” books featured on our display during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal in libraries or schools for various reasons. You’ll be surprised at some of the books that have been banned and challenged throughout history. Exercise your rights! Checkout and read one of the books from our display and support your freedom to read.
Audio Book Cloud AudioBookCloud.com is an online audio book library collection of streaming audio books. It allows you to listen to audio books with just a click of a button. Listen to books in many different categories: fiction, non-fiction, classics and even Spanish language audio books! There are 1,000 books in the collection with more to come! These books are always available, never on hold, and no need to download. Browse. Click. Listen. It’s that easy! All you need is your library web account access and you’ll be on cloud nine!
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September 2013
Sports & Fitness
Family and MWR Contact Information
DSN 440-2747
Price per class: $5 “First come, First serve”
Hours of Operation
Ongoing
Monday - Friday 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CIV 08821-750-2747
Schedule is subject to change. Sunday & U.S. Holiday Closed
Fitness Classes
Trail Running Monday & Wednesday, Noon Hatha Yoga Monday, 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. Suitable for all skill levels. Stretch the whole body through basic Yoga postures and breathing techniques to calm and soothe the mind and body’s systems. You’ll leave feeling centered and balanced. Spin & Yoga Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Combines cardio, strength and flexibility that will keep your body and brain totally engaged.
Spin Thursday, 8:30 a.m. & noon Saturday, 3 p.m. Zumba Toning Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Using light weights and sizzling music, we’ll blend body-sculpting techniques with the fun of a Zumba® Fitness class to target arms, abs and legs. Sunset Yoga Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Take time for yourself in this class that will help you detox both your body and mind. A slow flow of gentle poses and meditation will increase flexibility.
Garmisch Military Community
FITNESS DAY September 14
all day event starting 9 a.m. yoga Zumba® Zumbatomic® for Kids running tips fitness assessments circuit training class short sessions in weight room TRX and BOSU training demos nutrition & beauty tips and much more…
Mueller Fitness Center
For more information contact us at DSN 440-2747, CIV 08221-750-2747.
www.garmisch.armymwr.com
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September 2013
Outdoor Recreation
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Day Trips Calendar of Events Fat Tire Spectacular and U.S. Forces Europe Mountain Bike Champion Series September 7 Now in its 28th year! Be a part of history and enter in the oldest mountain bike race in Germany! It’s also the U.S. Forces Europe Mountain Bike Championship Series, but you don’t have to be a part of the series to enter. It’s a fun course to ride with a little downhill and uphill terrain and challenging single track. A participant T-shirt, food and beverages are included. Cost: $20 Adults, $10 Children. Bavarian Beer Garden for Two September 8 Join us for a delicious Bavarian lunch of Weisswurst & Beer as we ride a historic 2-person gondola and hike to our next stop for another Bavarian tradition: coffee & kuchen! After enjoying our dessert, we will continue our hike down through the Partnach Gorge. For those who do not wish to hike, you can ride the self-operated gondola down! This is the ideal family outing. Cost: $40. Friday Night Torch Hike September 20 Our final torch hike of the season! We’ll take you on a hike near Oberammergau to the Kolbensattel. This is a great evening for families. Cost: $10 Adults, $5 Children. Concert Trips to Munich September 24 Visit one of the world’s greatest opera houses, Munich’s National Theater, and witness a brilliant classical concert with music by Honneger, Sibelius, and Schuman. Opera tickets can be arranged directly with the Outdoor Recreation staff. Cost: $12 for transportation. Special Live Theatrical Performance Trip to Munich September 26 Watch the theatrical performance Othello by William Shakespeare broadcast live from the National Theatre in London. Munich is one of the four theatres in Germany that offer this simulcast. Tickets to Munich’s National Theatre must be obtained separately and usually run around 18€. Cost: $12 Adults. Dinner in the Dark September 26 A once in a lifetime experience, dining in complete darkness! Your senses will be heightened in this culinary experience with a 4-course menu which includes aperitif, wine, water and coffee. Cost: $12 for transportation. Dinner will cost 69€ at the restaurant. Munich the Bright Tour October 3 This tour will offer the best sampling of highlights selected from as many as four churches, one rococo theatre, a few of the 500 fountains, and a different museum each time we go! Not to mention dining, but we will also eat in one of the really good Bavarian restaurants. Cost: $35 Adults. 6
Overnight Trips Calendar of Events Nuremberg Historic Getaway Weekend September 6 - 8 On your free time, visit the Toy Museum which celebrates its central position in the craft of making children’s toys. You can also visit the new Documentation Center for a history of the Nazis, or the German National Museum for cultural awareness. Cost: $250 Adults, $125 Children, $45 Single supplements per night. Cost includes transportation, accommodations and breakfast. Venice and Verona, Italy September 13 - 15 Passport is required. Cost: $299 Adults, $145 Children, $45 Single Supplement per night. Cost includes transportation, hotel accommodations and breakfast. Conquer the Zugspitze September 14 - 15 Hike through the Partnachklamm and Reintal Valley’s with our experienced Outdoor Recreation guide. Stay at the Reintalangerhuette, one of the most colorful huts in the Alps. On the second day we will continue up steeper slopes to the Zugspitzplatt, where the ski area is. From there you can call it a day, or scale up the rock “Klettersteig” to the cross. Cost: $149 Adults, $120 Children. Cost includes cable car, overnight with breakfast & dinner, hiking poles, harness, and hiking guide. Bardolino Lake Garda Weekend Getaway October 12 - 14 Enjoy a weekend of food, wine, bike tours and a beautiful lake side view. Nearby water and amusement parks can easily be reached with free shuttles from Peschiera. Cost: $235 Adults in double room. Cost includes accommodations, breakfast, dinner and drinks. Hours of Operation Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday: Noon - 6 p.m. Sign up for trips through webtrac.mwr.army.mil Contact Information
DSN 440-2461 CIV 08821-750-2461