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JULY 2015
Garmisch Family and MWR Newsletter
2 Library 3 Outdoor Recreation 4-5 Child, Youth & School Services
6 Arts, Crafts, Music & Theater 7 Sports & Fitness 8 SKIES Instructors needed
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LIBRARY
“READ TO THE RHYTHM” Summer Reading Program
SERVICES • • • • • • • • • • •
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. July 1 & 8
Free Wi-Fi Printing Copy Machine Public Computers / CAC Language Learning Resources New Release AAFES movies on VHS Music CDs DVD’s & Blu-Rays Wii, PS3, and Xbox Games Audiobooks Web Access to Library Account
LIFE’S A GARDEN DIG IT!
Whether you have a yard with plenty of space or just room enough to keep a few small window boxes, get some great ideas for designing and growing your garden at the library. Our June display will feature books about flowers, rock gardens, square foot gardening, soil composition, composting and much more. Give your green thumb a chance to bloom.
Get jazzed about reading this summer! Our Summer Reading Program is designed to keep the reading tempo going and avoid “summer slide”. We’ll have plenty of fun activities, crafts and storytimes that reflect the musical theme. The program is simple: you read books and earn prizes! All children entering grades K-6 may sign up for the program. Teens will have a separate independent reading program. Registration is required and begins Friday, June 12. Children 5th grade and below must be accompanied by a caregiver. Beat it to the library for more details.
“READ-TO-ME”
Summer Reading Storytime Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. July 2
It’s never too early to introduce your child to the magic of reading. This program for pre-readers ages 5 and under features three weekly read aloud storytimes and activities. Get the whole family involved and reading together this summer. Registration begins Friday, June 12.
Chilton
Get crankin this summer and save money on car maintenance. Available electronically from the library, Chilton’s gives you the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs for most models from 1940. • Maintenance and specification tables. • Step-bystep service and repair procedures. • Vacuum diagrams to simplify troubleshooting. • Wiring diagrams to help expain system operation. • Close-up photographs and illustrations for visual support. • ASE test prep quizzes for the most popular certification exams. • A print button which allows you to easily print ou what is needed. Ask about access and details at the library
Hours of Operation 2
Sunday - Friday: Noon - 6:30 p.m. Saturday: Closed
DSN 440-2467, CIV 08821-750-2467 http://mylibraryeu.armybiznet.com/
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OUTDOOR RECREATION Prague & Pilsen Brewery July 2 - 5
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. You can attend an opera in one of Prague’s three opera houses where the performances are inexpensive and subtitled in English. Your guide will also provide an excellent tour of the Franz Kafka Museum as well as the “Slav Epic” by Alfons Mucha - twenty enormous paintings depicting the long march of the Slavic peoples toward nationhood and self-determination. We will tour the original Pilsner Urquell Brewery in - where else? - Pilsen! Since Pilsen is the European Culture Capital for 2015, it is quite possible that there will be other surprises as well! The great National Hero Jan Hus was burned at the stake on July 6, 1415, meaning that we will be in Prague during the weekend of the 600th anniversary! Expect great things! Price: $390 per adult, $195 per child (5-12); single supplement is an additional $45 per night (includes transportation, hotel accomodations and breakfast).
Weekend Tour to Venice and Verona, Italy July 10 - 12
In just one short weekend, you will see both Venice and Verona! On Friday afternoon, we drive to Vicenza where we will spend the night. 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 Scuola di San Rocco are renowned), pigeons in St. Mark’s Square, gondolas and more. We will again spend the second night in Verona on Sunday. In Verona, you have the opportunity to tour the famous setting to Romeo and Juliet with its Roman Arena before dining at a wonderful restaurant. Price: $299 per adult; $145 per child (5-12); Single supplement is an additional $45 per night (includes transportation, hotel accomodations and breakfast).
Partenkirchen Historic Walking Tour July 29
Garmisch-Partenkirchen was liberated by members of the US Army on April 20, 1945 and we will walk around the place that became a home for so many Americans thereafter! Ofcourse there is much more to discover. Partenkirchen is the older of the two sides of Garmisch -Partenkirchen and therefore also has a wealth of historic sites. Highlights include the “Plague Chapel” put up during the Thirty Years War, some great frescoes, the State School for Woodworking, the Partenkirchen Kurpark, and some wonderful stories about Ludwig the Bavarian, Henry the Lion and St. Mark. There is a good chance to have dinner afterwards for those who are interested. Price: $10 or $8 per adult/child; free for children under 12.
Prague
July 31 - August 2 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 and the Old Castle and a wonderful tradition of music-making by “Bohemians” of all stripes. We usually attend an opera in one of Prague’s three opera houses where the performances are inexpensive and subtitled in English. If time permits, your tour guide will also provide an excellent tour of the Franz Kafka Museum and the Alfons Mucha “Slav Epic.” In addition to the cities historical and cultural attributes it has a reputation for quality Czech beer as well! On our return trip we will stop in Pilsen briefly for a meal at a great restaurant for a quick lunch. Price: $290 per adult, $145 per child (5-12); single supplement is an additional $45 per night (includes transportation, hotel accomodations and breakfast).
Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Noon - 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Federal Holiday: Closed
DSN 440-2638, CIV 08821-750-2638
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CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES 1
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Gardening
World Quiz
1400
1400
Geoguesser
Ping Pong
1500
1500
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7
8
9
10
Trailers
Soccer Golf
Gardening
1400
1400
Legoland
Culinary Club
1400
Gotcha
Bananagrams
Chess Club
0800-2000
Night Sports
1600
1600
1600
1800
13
14
15
16
17
Yoga w/Pete
60 Soccer
Gardening
Basketball
TBA
1500
1400
1400
1400
Coping Tech
Save the Rhino
Sketching
Dream Boards
1600
1600
1600
1600
Munich Movie Trip
20
21
22
23
24
Pilates
BMW Workshop
Gardening
Ultimate Frisbee
Culinary Club
1400
1400
Chalk Art
0830-1730
1600
1700
1400
Ladderball
Night Sports
Omelet Lessons
1500
1800
1600
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28
29
30
30
Yoga w/Pete
Gotcha
Gardening
Chalk World
Bowling
1400
1400
1400
1400
1500
Blind Art
Trailers
Board Games
Photo Club
Night Sports
1600
1600
1600
1600
1800
TECH LAB OPEN DAILY
School Days 1400-1800 Mon-Thur/1400-2200 Fri
YOUTH CENTER OPEN
School Out Days 13001800 Mon-Thur/14002200 Fri
1300-1800 Monday-Thursday
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Member Organization of
08821-750-2600/440-2600
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CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES
July 2015
Member Organization of
Garmisch School Age Center School Days 1430-1800 School Out Days 0745-1800 08821-750-2654/440-2654
Tuesday
4th of July Week!
Monday
Thursday
1 Summer
2 July Birthdays!
Game Day With Gardner
Fairytale Forest
Reading Program
Peacetime with Pete!
Friday 3 Closed
Rollerblading
6 Tech Club Space Week!
Wednesday
7 Art Club
Loisach Picnic
Science Club
8 Summer
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Game Day With Gardner
Legoland
Reading Program
Peacetime with 10 Cooking Pete! Club
Eibsee Hike
Safari Jungle Week!
20 Tech Club
Land of Make-believe Week!
13 Tech Club
Under the Sea Week!
Archery Camp Mon. & Tues.,9:00-10:30 & 11-12:30 and Rollerblading
14 Art Club Minigolf
Science Club
15 Photo Club Game Day with Gardner
16 Peacetime with 17 Cooking Pete!
Munich Zoo
Club
Partnachklamm/ Eckbauerbahn Hike
Tennis Camp Mon.– Wed.,9:00-11:00 & 11:30-13:30 and Rollerblading
Science Club
21 Art Club BMW/Sealife
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Photo Club
Reptile Zoo
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Peacetime with Pete! Brain Busters
24 Cooking Club
Alpspix Hike
Wiffleball
27 Tech Club
Science Club
28 Art Club
B&G Club
29 Photo Club
Linderhof Castle
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Peacetime with Pete!
Bowling
31 Cooking Club
Hammersbach Hike
Basketball Camp Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 10:00-11:30/13:00-14:30 and Wiffleball
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JULY 2015
Arts, Crafts, Music & Theater SEWING, QUILTING & TEXTILE CRAFTS Machine Sewing Course
Do you have a sewing machine and would like to know how it works? This is the class for you! Materials included - $25.
Beginner Quilting Class - Lap Quilt
You will learn all the basics, from cutting, piecing, basting and quilting. We supply the tools. Materials not Included - $75.
Knitting & Crocheting Class for Beginners and Children
In this 3 session class you will learn the basics while making a small project like a scarf or beanie hat. Instruction fee: $24/adult | $16/child. Adults without children are welcome!
Sewing & Mending Service
For those who don’t have the time. We also do uniform patches.
Ceramics & Pottery Studio
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PARENT & CHILD AND BEGINNERS Machine Sewing Class
In this 2 session class you will learn the basics while making a small project like a little purse or a pillow case. Instruction fee plus material: $25 adult | $15 child Adults without children are welcome!
Kids Crafts Birthdays
Let your child have a creative memory. Choose from various crafts projects for your kid’s birthday party, i.e. pottery, ceramics, silk painting ... Bring your decorations, cake, food, presents… we will do the clean up.
OTHER SERVICES AND CLASSES
Watercolor, oil painting, kids painting, knitting, crocheting, scrap booking classes, open sewing machine room, sewing and mending service, piano practice room, ceramics & pottery classes and open work space.
WOODWORKING SHOP Wood Shop Safety Class - $20 Furniture Building Furniture Restoration and Upholstery Repairs and Mending Knife Making Class Tools, Machines Do-It-Yourself Hobby Shop Picture Framing, Matting, Poster Mounting
Over 300 moldings to choose from - Wood or Metal, Matting, Poster Mounting, Object Framing, Shadow Boxes, Oil Painting Restoration.
Basic Pouring Class Hand Building with Clay Custom Pouring Service Great Selection of Beer Steins Bavarian Pottery Items
Music Lessons for Piano & Violin
GIFT STORE Silk Painting Classes
For beginners and advanced. We will make a beautiful silk scarf. Pease call for dates & times.
Hours of Operation
Crafts supplies, paints, brushes, DMC floss, art supplies, handmade pottery, wooden gifts, home decorations, seasonal wares and Bavarian souvenirs on sale.
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.
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) DSN 440-3888/3475 | CIV 08821-750-3888/3475
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SPORTS & FITNESS Spin & Abs
JULY 2015
An interval based indoor cycling, followed by a 10 minute abdominal mat session. Get your cardio and core workout in one class.
FITNESS CLASSES
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.
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. 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.
MONDAYS
Intramural Softball League 6:15 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS Extramural Softball League 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday & US Holiday: Closed
DSN 440-2747 | CIV 08821-750-2747 7