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JUNE 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
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Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. June 17 & 24, 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. June 18 & 25, 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.
BOOK CLUB Thursday, 28 May, 7 p.m.
Join in the guided discussion of the book “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio. Sign up at the library to receive emails about upcoming meetings and books. The fall meeting of the book club will be held Monday, 21 September and the book will be “All the Light You Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. Books, eBook and audiobooks available at the library.
Looking for your next book? Want to find a new author?
Can’t remember all the titles in a series? NoveList Plus is a great resource for readers. Available from the library website, simply search it to match your reading style. Next time you’re in the library, ask a staff member to show you how!
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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Munich: The Dark Tour Part One (Lecture), 7 p.m. June 12 & 27 Part Two (Tour), 8 a.m. June 14 & 28
This is the most ambitious and extraordinary introduction to the dark period of Munich’s history offered by any tour company! The complete tour starts on Friday evening in the assembly room of Building 253 with a two and half hour video and lecture about the rise of the Third Reich under Adolf Hitler in the city of Munich. On the following Sunday we take the train to Munich and walk the route of the “Bier Hall Putsch” and see nearly everything associated with this darkest period of Munich’s history. Price: $45 per adult. Not appropriate for children under the age of 15.
German Fishing License Certification Class June 12, 6 - 9 p.m. June 13, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. June 14, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Everything you need to know to pass the exam and get your Bavarian State fishing license and get started fishing in our beautiful area. Garmisch ODR Center, B250 conference room, $64 per person. For more information contact Outdoor Recreation and Tours.
Hours of Operation
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Partenkirchen Historic Walking Tour
Partnach Gorge and Alpspitzwellenbad Pool Trip
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.
One of the most beautiful natural sights in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the Partnach Gorge. It is beautiful in every season and serves as out “Mini Grand Canyon” without quite the influx of visitors! The Alpspitz Wellenbad is the town’s largest pool and the best spa in the local area. There are three saunas, a steam bath, jacuzzis, warm pools, cold pools, diving pools, an Olympic pool, salt pools, salt treatments, eating and drinking areas, a bar, numerous lounging areas and just about everything you might want to experience during the most relaxing day of your life. (Parts of the spa area are “textile free”). This 7 hour tour on a Saturday afternoon includes the walking tour and entrance to the gorge, pool and sauna areas of the SPA. It is also possible to do only the walk through the gorge or only the pool, but buying the combination results in $4 saved! Price: $22 Wellenbad; $10 Gorge; $28 Gorge and Wellenbad.
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Conquer the Zugspitze Weekend Hike June 27-28
The Zugspitze divides Germany and Austria and has the Partnach and Hoellental gorges. Day one, we hike 6-8 hours through the Reintal valley and stay at the Reintalangerhuette, one of the most famous huts in the Alps. Day two, we continue up steeper slopes to the Zugspitzplatt. From there, those who want to continue can scale up the rock “Klettersteig” to the cross. Price: $149 per person, $120 per child. Includes overnight with breakfast & dinner, cable car down, hiking poles, harness and guide. Great team building activity. Charter your own private trip.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Noon - 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Federal Holiday: Closed
Garmisch Historic Walking Tour
June 30 Where were the witches burned? Whats the story behind the fountain of the woman and the decapitated head? Why are the buildings painted with religious art? This tour is packed with answers to all of your Garmisch questions and other fun Garmisch facts. We may even have time for a beer and some food in one of Garmisch’s best restaurants after the tour has finished. Price: $8 adults; free for children under 12.
DSN 440-2638, CIV 08821-750-2638
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Ladderball
Social Leadership Club
Art w/Pete
Bocce Ball
Games w/Pete
Gotcha
Geoguesser
Culinary Club
Tech Lab
Art Time
Gym Time
Club Active
World Quiz
Soap Box
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Outdoor Art
Social Leadership Club
Pogo Trials
Final Cut
Games w/Pete
Gardening
Basketball
Culinary Club
History Club
Coping Tech
Movie Night
Club Active
Africa Quiz
Pot o’ Tea
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Gardening Club
Eckbauer Hike
60 Soccer
Savings Matter
Games w/Pete
Club Active
With Vicenza
Gardening
Ping Pong
Culinary Club Gym Time
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Chalk Art
Tonk
Building Club
Bocce Ball
Games w/Pete
Club Active
Gotcha
Gardening
Movie Trailers
Culinary Club
Youth Leadership Forum
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Billiards
USA Quiz
Club Active
4 Square
Pot o’ Tea
Photo Club
TECH LAB OPEN DAILY Homework Help Available Daily! Come finish your Homework and then hang out with your friends!
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School Days 1400-1800 Mon-Thur/1400-2200 Fri School Out Days 1300-1800 Mon-Thur/1400-2200 Fri 08821-750-2600/440-2600
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CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES
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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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Tech Club
Tuesday 2
Art Club B&G Club
Science Club
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Art Club B&G Club
4th of July Week!
Sports Week!
Life on the Farm Week
Science Club
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Tech Club
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Art Club B&G Club
Tech Club
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Art Club
Bowling
Science Club
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Science Club Game Day with Gardner
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Summer Reading Program
Game Day with Gardner
First day of summer programming
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Summer Reading Program
Game Day With Gardner
Peacetime with Pete!
Brain Busters
Friday 5 June Birthdays Celebration! Fit Fun Friday!
Peacetime with Pete! Brain Busters
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with Pete! Horse and Carriage
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Peacetime with Pete!
Hoppolino
No School
Fit Fun Friday! Cooking Club Cooking
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Riesersee Hike
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Cooking
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Werdenfelser Ruines
Art Club
Kurpark
Science Club Archery Camp 9:00-10:00 & 11:00-12:00
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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
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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
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