MARCH 2015 www.garmisch.armymwr.com
Garmisch Family and MWR Newsletter
MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
2 Library 3 Outdoor Recreation 4-5 Child, Youth & School Services
6 Arts, Crafts, Music & Theater 7 Sports & Fitness 8 Looking for Childcare
MARCH 2015
LIBRARY
Family and MWR
MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH “WEAVING THE STORIES OF WOMEN’S LIVES”
Celebrate women’ history this month by immersing yourself in some of the fascinating stories of prominent American women. Checkout our display of books, audiobooks and movies featuring stories about women who helped shape America and the Women’s History movement.
TEEN TECH JEOPARDY
Thursday, March 12, 3:30 p.m. Pre-teens & teens! Get your geek on for the Tech Jeopardy Challenge 2015. Come individually or in a team to the Library and play the classic game of Jeopardy with a technology twist. Test your knowledge and learn new fun facts. Free cookies for all participants.
READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Thursday, March 5, 10:30 a.m. Oh, the Places You’ll Go when you read! Join us in this nationwide celebration of reading that corresponds with the birthday of Dr. Seuss. This year the Library will celebrate (NEA) National Educational Association’s Read Across America Day with stories, rhymes and songs in a tribute to the famous author.
PRESCHOOL & TODDLER STORYTIMES
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. March 5 & 19, ages 3 and up March 12 & 26, ages 3 and under Join us at the Library for stories, songs and crafts. It’s never too early to introduce your child to the wonders of stories and reading. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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Free Wi-Fi Printing Copy Machine Public computers/CAC Language learning resources New Release AAFES movies
Hours of Operation 2
Sunday - Friday: Saturday:
Noon - 6:30 p.m. Closed
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Music CDs DVD & Blu-Rays Wii, PS3, XBOX games Audio books Web access to Library account
Contact Information
DSN 440-2467, CIV 08821-750-2467
MARCH 2015
Family and MWR DAY TRIPS NIGHT SLEDDING
MARCH 3 & 17 Join us for the other Winter Sport complete with adrenaline and lift service! You can also enjoy live music on the mountain. Price: $39 adult, $29
child. Includes transportation, lift pass and sled.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
MARCH 12 Join us for a morning of cross country skiing to some of our favorite spots in Germany and Austria. Each week we will be heading to a different location. Beginners welcome! Price:
$15. Includes transportation and lessons; lunch is not included. Equipment available for rent.
SKI AUSTRIA: LENGGRIESBRAUNECK MARCH 14 Check out the place the locals go. We’ll show you some hidden gems and big mountains. Price: $89
includes transportation, ski pass; $99 with equipment.
TORCH HIKE SERIES
MARCH 27 Hike through wintery snow-covered landscapes up to a mountain hut where we enjoy a nice winter meal together. Afterwards, we return aided by lit mountain torches. Great Family fun and a unique winter experience that anyone can do! Each hike is approximately 1.5 hours each way. Price: $15 per adult and $10 per child.
WEEKEND TRIPS VENICE AND VERONA, ITALY MARCH 6-8 In just one short weekend, you will see both Venice and Verona! On Friday afternoon, we drive to Vicenza where we spend the night in a hotel. Early Saturday morning, we make the short train trip to Venice where we will see great art and architecture, (Paul’s guided tours of the Academia and the
Hours of Operation Friday - Monday: Noon - 6 p.m. Federal Holidays: Closed
OUTDOOR RECREATION Scuola di San Rocco are renowned), pigeons in St. Mark’s Square, gondolas and more. We again spend the second night in Vicenza before our trip to Verona on Sunday. In Verona, we have the opportunity to tour the famous setting to Romeo and Juliet with its Roman Arena before dining at a wonderful restaurant and driving back to Garmisch. Price: $299 per adult,
$145 per child (5-12); Single supplement is an additional $45 per night. Price includes transportation, accommodations and breakfast.Passport required.
PRAGUE WITH PILSEN BREWERY
MARCH 13-15 “The Golden City” just gets better and better. Spared extensive bombing damage in WWII, Prague still has an authentic feel to its wonderful architecture. The capital of Bohemia has the famous Charles Bridge, and Old Town Square, the beautiful St. Vitus Cathedral in the Old Castle and a wonderful tradition of music-making by “Bohemians” of all stripes. Your guide gives an excellent tour of the Franz Kafka Museum and there is a reputation for the quality of Czech beer as well! Price: $330 per adult, $135 per child ages 5-15. Includes transportation, accommodations and breakfast; single room supplement is $45 per night. Passport required.
NUREMBERG GETAWAY
MARCH 20-22 Since the Middle Ages, Nuremberg has been regarded as one of the few cities closely tied to a “European Identity.” We would be remiss if we did not mention that the German National Museum is one of the best and that the city has a strong association with transportation and has a great museum devoted to trains. Price: $250 per adult, $125 per child ages 5-15. Includes transportation, accommodations and breakfast; single room supplement is $45 per night.
LET’S GO FISHING TRIP MARCH 29
The trout are huge and you’ll catch something for sure! We’re going fishing at an extremely beautiful private fishing lake in Austria where you won’t need your tackle, a license or even experience. Everything is included; rod & reel, hooks, bait, and even a cooler. Two kilos of catch is also included, (aprox. two big ones), and if you keep catching, you only pay €8.50/kilo extra; (market price = €11-16/ kilo). We’ll be there to help you get started and give you advice from baiting hooks to cleaning fish. Price: $49 per adult, $39 per child.
Contact Information
DSN 440-2638, CIV 08821-750-2638
MARCH 2015
CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES
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Club Beyond
Watercolors
Salad bowl
Mad Art
Games Club
Strategy Club
Raspberry Pi OS Build
Strip the Cosmos
Adventure Time: Game Creation
Tom Kha Gai
Foosball
Chess
Ping Pong
Chai with Bri
Gym Time
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Club Beyond
Coping Techniques
Blindfold Art
Photo Editing
Games Club
Strip the Cosmos
Movie Day
Irish Stew
Billiards
Gym Time
Connect 4 Choc Talk
Raspberry Pi: Implementation
Quarto
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Youth
Photo Club: Tradition
Relaxation Tech
Maddy Art
Games Club
Strip the Cosmos
AT: Create a Game
Chicken Alfredo
Quads
Ping Pong
Center
Raspberry Pi: Emulator Build
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Gym Time
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Calendar & Menu Planning
Yoga
Art & Maddy
Games Club
Strip the Cosmos
Tonk
Tacos
Movie Day
Gym Time
Monopoly B-Day Gala
Raspberry Pi: Center Install
Chalk Art TECH LAB OPEN DAILY
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Club Beyond
Peer Pressure Talk
Ping Pong Chai with Bri
Wacky Photos Billiards
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Homework Help Available Daily! Come finish your Homework and then hang out with your friends!
School Days 1400-1800 Mon-Thur/1400-2200 Fri School Out Days 1300-1800 Mon-Thur/1400-2200 Fri 08821-750-2600/440-2600
MARCH 2015
Family and MWR
CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES
March 2015
Member Organization of
Garmisch School Age Center School Days 1430-1800 School Out Days 0745-1800 08821-750-2654/440-2654
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B&G Club
Movie Making
Tuesday 3 Tech Club Art Club
Wednesday 4 Wonderful
Wednesday!
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Brain Busters
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B&G Club Movie Making
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B&G Club Movie Making
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Tech Club Art Club
Art Club
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Science Club Game Day with Gardner
Photography Club Game Day with Gardner
B&G Club Music Making
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B&G Club Music Making
Art Club
Science Club Game Day with Gardner
Cooking Club
March Birthdays Celebration
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Peacetime with Pete!
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Brain Busters
Peacetime with Pete!
Brain Busters
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Peacetime with Pete!
Brain Busters
Cooking Club Fit Fun Friday!
Cooking Club Fit Fun Friday!
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Cooking Club Fit Fun Friday!
Art Club
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BASEBALL NOW!
Registration for Baseball starts now! 5
FEBRUARY 2015
Arts, Crafts, Music & Theater
Family and MWR
EASTER SEWING CLASS Mom & Child or Beginners
In this 2 session class you will make a cute Eater chicken while learning the basics of machine sewing and how to use a modern sewing machine. Cost: Adult $28, child $15. All materials included.
SYLVIA March 21, 27 & 28
SYLVIA
Silk Painting Classes
For beginners and advanced. We will make a beautiful silk scarf, fee $30. Pease call for dates & times.
Hours of Operation
7:30 p.m. A romantic COMEDY by A.R. Gurney with an unusual cast of characters “and they called it puppylove...� at the Garmisch Players Community Theater. Tickets & reservations at the Crafts Tree.
Do you have any crafty skills and would like to earn a bit of extra income? If so, please get in touch with the Crafts Tree. For example, we are looking for a portrait studio photographer, piano or other musical instrument instructors, and any other arts & crafts skilled people.
Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 6 p.m.
Music Lessons for Piano & Violin
Lessons are offered for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels, ages 5 to adult. $240 for a 2-month lesson package for piano or violin. Instruction takes place in the music practice room at the Crafts Tree. Free piano practice room usage is included for all students!
Arts & Crafts - The Crafts Tree Bldg. 263
(Underneath the dining facility, go down the ramp)
Contact Information
DSN 440-3888/3475 | CIV 08821-750-3888/3475
MARCH 2015
Family and MWR
SPORTS & FITNESS
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1200 Core Challenge
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1200 Core Challenge
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1200 Core Challenge
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1200 Core Challenge
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1200 SCAT 1730 HIIT
1200 Spin&Abs
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1200 SCAT 1730 HIIT
1200 Spin&Abs
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1200 SCAT 1730 HIIT
1200 Spin&Abs
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1200 Spin&Abs
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1200 SCAT
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1200 SCAT 1730 Spinning
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1200 SCAT
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1200 SCAT 1730 Spinning
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MFC CLOSED
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1200TrailFit
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1200TrailFit
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1200 SCAT 1730 HIIT
Spin&Abs - an interval based indoor cycling, followed by a 10 minute abdominal mat session. Get your cardio and core workout in one class. Core Challenge - a fun and challenging way to whittle your waist. This challenging class works to tone and condition all major muscles of the torso with the aim of increasing spinal stability, essential for posture and health.
Monday - Friday Sunday Saturday & US Holiday
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1730HLC Awards Ceremony
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1200 SCAT 1730 HIIT
FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELL BEING ... JOIN OUR FITNESS CLASSES
Hours of Operation
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5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Closed
SCAT (Strength Cardio Agility Training) - a great way to burn fat, lose weight and get ultra-fit. This class is designed in the circuit format and easy to follow at your own level of fitness. HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) - a short, intense bursts of exercise with active recovery in between. This class will fire up your metabolism thanks to the phenomenon known as afterburner. Trail Fit – an effective and efficient cross fitness training that combines cardio with plyometric drills, running strength and technique and legendary core exercises in the beautiful Riesersee scenery.
Contact Information
DSN 440-2747 | CIV 08821-750-2747
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