DECEMBER 2014
www.garmisch.armymwr.com
Family and MWR wishes You and Your Family Happy Holidays
Family and MWR Newsletter
WINTERFEST PETE BURKE COMMUNITY CENTER
DECEMBER 5 5-9 P.M.
5:30 P.M. TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY 6:30 P.M. BIATHLON TREE LIGHTING | GEBIRGSMUSIKKORPS | DODD’S CHOIR | CHRISTKINDLMARKT WINTERFEST BIATHLON | SKI MOVIES | SANTA CLAUS | PTA CHILI COOK-OFF PTA SELLING BRATWÜRSTE | GLüHWEIN HUT DECA, ZUGSPITZBAHN & VFW ON-SITE OUTDOOR RECREATION | DSN 440-2638 | CIV 08821-750-2638
inside
2 Library 3 Outdoor Recreation 4 Army Lodging 5 Holiday Hours 6 Child, Youth & School Services 7 Sports & Fitness
December 2014
LIBRARY
Family and MWR
SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE LIBRARY
Stop by the library this month and checkout our display of some of the great items we have to help you plan your perfect holiday celebration. We’ve got books on baking, cooking, decorating, entertaining, crafts and hundreds of other activities for the long winter days ahead. We have music CDs, all those great classic holiday movies on DVD and Blu-Ray, audio books for people who like to listen to a story while they drive or exercise, and hundreds of video games to keep you and the kids entertained for hours. Ask us about how you can get thousands of free downloadable Kindle and eBooks, eAudiobooks, music and movies all free from the Digital Media Library and other digital resources.
Wintery Night Reads…
Winter is here and there’s nothing like a good book to help keep you cozy and warm. No matter what your reading taste, stop by the library and check out our display of books guaranteed to help you get through those long, dark winter evenings.
Story Time will break for the Holidays
Join us in the New Year beginning, January 22, 10:30 a.m. for stories, songs and crafts. It’s never too early to introduce your child to the wonders of stories and reading.
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, XBOX games Audio books Web access to Library account E-books
Hours of Operation * Sunday - Friday Noon - 6:30 p.m. Saturday Closed *Subject to change during the Holidays Contact Information
DSN 440-2467 CIV 08821-750-2467
4
DECEMBER 2014
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Family and MWR
SKI AUSTRIA- ONE DAY SKI TRIP TO SöLDEN
DECEMBER 6 Check out the places the Garmisch locals go. We’ll show you some hidden gems and big mountains. Price: $89 includes transportation, ski pass; $99 with equipment. Passport Required.
TORCH HIKE SERIES
DECEMBER 12 Explore the beautiful mountains of Garmisch and Oberammergau. Let us guide you to some of the lesser-known secret gems of the area. We hike to a rustic mountain hut where you can enjoy dinner and refreshments; and then, we light our torches and hike back down. Price: $15 adult, $10 child.
BRESSANONE CHRISTMAS MARKET
ALICE IN WONDERLAND FILM WITH LIVE CONCERT
DECEMBER 27 Come experience a blockbuster cinema with a live kick! Tim Burton’s 2010 cinema hit “Alice in Wonderland” starring Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway, will be on the big screen with all music performed live by the brilliantly mastered Sound of Hollywood Orchestra. The Alice in Wonderland soundtrack, written by Danny Elfman, was nominated for multiple Oscar Awards. It’s a Christmas gift for the whole Family! Price: $20 per
Hours of Operation
December 1 - March30 Sunday - Friday Noon - 6 p.m. Saturday & Federal Holidays Closed Contact Information
DSN 440-2638 CIV 08821-750-2638
adult, $10 per child; Ticket: TBD.
WINTER RENTAL PRICES 2014-2015
DECEMBER 13 The Christmas market is one of the five original Christmas markets of the Alto Adige region in Italy. The typical wooden huts, decorations, Christmas treats and vin brule’, and Christmas songs give this market its special ambience. Located in the Piazza del Duomo. One of the highlights is the Christmas crib exhibition, which dates back to 800 years, in the Palazzo Vescovile (Hofburg) of Bressanone. Price: $45 adult, $30 child. Children under 3 are free. Passport required.
BEETHOVEN BEETHOVEN CONCERT IN THE MUNICH NATIONALTHEATER
DECEMBER 26 It has become a tradition in Europe to celebrate the New Year with a grand performance of Beethoven’s last symphony. If you saw the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, then as soon as it was possible you saw Leonard Bernstein conducting the 9th right there. This year we will celebrate New Year’s a few days early at the Munich Nationaltheater. Price: $20 per adult for guide and transportation. Ticket: TBD.
5
2014 USAG Bavaria Garmisch Military Community Family and MWR Facility Holiday Hours Auto Skills Center Bldg. 256, Phone #: 440-3580 Saturday, 20 December : 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 21 December – Monday, 22 December: Closed Tuesday, 23 December : 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 24 December: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, 25 December - Friday, 26 December: Closed Saturday, 27 December : 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 28 December - Monday, 29 December: Closed Tuesday, 30 December: 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 31 December: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, 1 January: Closed Community Library Bldg. 725, Phone #: 440-2467 Saturday, 20December : Closed Sunday, 21 December - 23 December: 12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 24 December : 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday 25 December –Saturday, 27 December: Closed Sunday, 28 - Tuesday, 30 December : 12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 31 December: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, 1 January: Closed Friday, 2 January: 12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The Crafts Tree Bldg. 263, Phone #: 440-3888 / 3475 Sunday, 21 December: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday, 22 December: Closed Tuesday, 23 December: 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m./4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 24 December: 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday, 25 December– Saturday, 27 December: Closed Sunday, 28 December: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday, 29 December: Closed Tuesday, 30 December: 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m./4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 31 December : 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday, 1 January-Saturday, 3 January: Closed
Outdoor Recreation and Tours Bldg. 250, Room 104, Phone #: 440-2461 / 2638 Saturday, 20 December : Closed Sunday, 21 – Tuesday, 23 December: 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 24 December: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, 25 December: Closed Friday, 26 December: 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Saturday, 27 December : Closed Sunday, 28 - Tuesday, 30 December: 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 31 December: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, 1 January: Closed Friday, 2 January: 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Mueller Fitness Center Bldg. 119 (Sheridan Kaserne), Phone #: 440-2747 Saturday, 20 December : 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 21 December: Closed Monday, 22 - Tuesday, 23 December: 5:30 a.m. –8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 24 December: 5:30 a.m. –4:00 p.m. Thursday, 25 December: Closed Friday, 26 December: 5:30 a.m. –8:00 p.m. Saturday, 27 December: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 28 December: Closed Monday, 29 - Tuesday, 30 December: 5:30 a.m. –8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 31 December: 5:30 a.m. –4:00 p.m. Thursday, 1 January: Closed VAT Office Bldg. 250, Room 106, Phone #: 440-3711 Sunday, 21 December - Monday, 22 December: Closed Tuesday, 23 December: 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m./3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 24 December - Friday, 26 December: Closed Saturday, 27 December: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, 28 December - Monday, 29 December: Closed Tuesday, 30 December: 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m./3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 31 December - Thursday, 1 January: Closed Friday, 2 January: 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m./3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Child Development Center Bldg. 723, Phone #: 440-2684 / 2723
Parent & Outreach Services Bldg. 723, Phone #: 440-2284
Monday, 22 - Wednesday, 24 December: 7:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Thursday, 25 December : Closed Friday 26 December: 7:00 a.m. –5:45 p.m. Monday, 29 - Wednesday, 31 December: 7:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Thursday, 1 January: Closed Friday, 2 January: 7:00 a.m. –5:45 p.m.
Monday, 22 - Wednesday, 24 December: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Thursday, 25 December : Closed Friday 26 December: Closed Monday, 29 - Wednesday, 31 December: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Thursday, 1 January: Closed Friday, 2 January: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Youth Center Bldg. 723, Phone #: 440-2600
School Age Center Bldg. 715, Phone #: 440-2654
Monday, 22 - Wednesday, 24 December: 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursday, 25 December : Closed Friday 26 December: Closed Monday, 29 - Wednesday, 31 December: 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursday, 1 January: Closed Friday, 2 January: 2:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Monday, 22 - Wednesday, 24 December: 7:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursday, 25 December : Closed Friday 26 December: Closed (care provided at CDC) Monday, 29 - Wednesday, 31 December: 7:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursday, 1 January: Closed Friday, 2 January: 7:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
DECEMBER 2014
CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES
Family and MWR
1
2
3
4
5
Tonk Club
Connect 4
Charades
Sketching
Sorry
Holiday Art
60 Soccer
Comos
Culinary Club
Map Time USA
FIFA Tourney
Paper Ornaments
Center Care
Gym Time
Horse 8
9
10
11
12
Ping Pong
Coping Tech
Health Club
Winter Art
Spelunky
Chess Club
Sprite Creator I
Tonk Club
Cosmos
Culinary Club
Chai with Bri
Billiards
Thread Trees
Billiards
Gym Time
15
16
17
18
19
Monopoly
FIFA Tourney
Oreo Elf Shoes
Yoga
Human Knot
Act Like Henry
Foosball
Rock Band
Cosmos
Culinary Club
Billiards
Action Photos
Tonk Club
Kitchen Tips
Gym Time
22
23
24
25
26
Quads
Kaleidoscope
Quarto
Youth
Youth
Holiday Cookies
Foosball
Candy Sleigh
Center
Center
Chai with Bri
Canvas Art
Photo Club
Closed
Closed
29
30
31
USA Quiz
Rock Band
Spelunky
Billiards
Meditation
Rock Band
Movie Day
Ping Pong
Resolutions
School Days 1400-1800 Mon-Thur/1400-2200 Fri School Out Days 1300-1800 Mon-Thur/1400-2200 Fri 08821-750-2600/440-2600
TECH LAB OPEN DAILY Homework Help Available Daily! Come finish your Homework and then hang out with your friends!
2
Member Organization of
DECEMBER 2014
SPORTS & FITNESS
Family and MWR
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Contact Information
DSN 440-2747 CIV 08821-750-2747
3