August 2016
Family and MWR Hohenfels
events.programs.trips
YOGA HIKE EVENING August 3 Outdoor Recreation Through the power of yoga and the cardio of hiking, top off whatever day you’ve had and decide what kind of day will be tomorrow. Join your yoga instructor and adventure guide, as she takes you on a short evening hike up to one of her favorite retreats. Breathe and move through a vinyasa flow to end with a cool down hike and perhaps a healthy drink at a local biergarten. Price: $20/person.
FAMILY CANOE AND CAMPING WEEKEND August 5-7 Outdoor Recreation Join Outdoor Recreation for a family friendly weekend canoeing and camping on the scenic Altmuehl River in Bavaria. We will be traveling approximately 12 km per day in boats and stopping at interim camping destinations along the route for overnight stays. Learn to camp and cook with your family and friends. All equipment (i.e. boats, tents and sleeping bags) will be provided by Outdoor Recreation. Contact Outdoor Recreation for route information and recommended packing lists. Price: $200/family up to four, $85/single participants.
EVENING OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING August 9 & 30 Outdoor Recreation Join Outdoor Recreation after work or school and climb some great local crags. We’ll hit up a different climbing area each time we go out so you’ll get a tour of the surrounding wealth that is the Frankenjura Climbing Mecca. Price: $25/person.
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNAMENT August 12, 6:45 p.m. The Zone Come out to the Zone and enjoy one of America’s favorite card games. Texas Hold ’Em is one of the most popular variants of poker and has fascinated players for many years. $25 buy-ins and rebuys.
WINE TASTING August 12 Outdoor Recreation Spend the evening relaxing at one of our little hidden treasure local wine destinations. Outdoor Recreation will take you to a Regensburg Wine Cellar, a Sinzing Winery and the cozy Gut Loeweneck Cafe located on the scenic Naab River. Each wine outing offers a diverse sampling of German and Italian wines paired with various artisan appetizers. Price: $39/adult.
BUDAPEST BATHS AND MUSIC FEST DAY August 12-14 Outdoor Recreation Enjoy the capital of Hungary, definitely one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. World Heritage sites include the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrassy Avenue, Heroes’ Square and the Millennium Underground Railway. We will arrive in the midst of the Sziget Music Festival on Freedom Island. Other highlights include a total of 80 geothermal springs and the world’s largest thermal water cave system. Join us in the “Paris of Eastern Europe.” Price: $149/adult, $75/children under 12.
MOUSE IN THE HOUSE BINGO! August 16-September 9, Library Children are invited to stop by the library and catch “Dewey” the mouse in the house. Every day “Dewey” will be up to something different. Find him and mark your bingo card. Get BINGO, you win a prize. Good Luck.
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KARWENDEL HIKING TOUR August 19-22 Outdoor Recreation Join Outdoor Recreation for a 4‐day hike through the picturesque Karwendel Alps in Austria. This hike will lead you through 26 kilometers of mesmerizing landscape and have you captivated as you hike to a new hut for each overnight stay. A moderate level of physical fitness and prior hiking experience is recommended for this adventure. Inquire at Outdoor Recreation for details (i.e. packing lists and specific itineraries). Price includes expert guide, overnights in huts, train ride through Innsbruck and transport to and from Austria. Price: $225/person.
ROTHENBURG WINE FESTIVAL DAY August 20 Outdoor Recreation With massive doors and fortified gates, impenetrable stone walls, impressive parapets, deep moats and proud towers, the cobblestone streets, and antique, gilded signage welcome countless strangers from afar, all eager and brimming with excitement ready to experience a fabled, glorious Germany of yesteryear. Once each year, the Grüner Markt in the middle of the old town is transformed, lending Rothenburg the atmosphere of a wine‐making village: here local restaurants team up with partner winemakers to serve a wide range of top‐quality local wines and non‐alcoholic drinks. These are accompanied by regional specialties as well as award‐winning cooking, providing a welcome opportunity for sparkling conversation in a relaxed summer atmosphere. Price: $49/adult., $25/children under 12.
WHITEWATER KAYAKING August 27 Outdoor Recreation Are you addicted to adventure? If you are looking for a fun and unique whitewater experience then join us for a day trip that includes paddling one of Germany’s best kayaking destinations: The Wiesent. Your guides will handle the logistics, including transportation, equipment, instruction and fun. By the end of the day, you will have paddled small class I‐II rapids and be able to paddle similar water on your own. Contact Hohenfels Outdoor Recreation to sign up today! Price: $59/person.
ECLECTIC BOOK CLUB August 30, 5-6 p.m. Library Take some time for yourself and read a good book with us! Join our Eclectic Book club as we embark on epic journeys through books, with the added bonus of talking about them afterwards! Newcomers are always welcome.
LAKE NIGHT August 31 Outdoor Recreation Lake Night is a great way to spend the warm Bavarian evening! Enjoy two hours paddling the beautiful Steinberger See. Paddle over to the restaurant across the lake or explore the tiny islands from your choice of paddle board, kayak or canoe! Price: $25/person.
CYSS “ALL STAR” PROGRAM
Our staff work very hard to make sure that children are well cared for and have every opportunity to grow and develop. The ‘All Star’ program is set up to show staff how much we appreciate them and recognize their tireless efforts of caring for our Children and Youth. Please help us by writing ‘star notes’ for excellence that you see. Each facility has a special location for the ‘All Star’ cards to be posted. At the end of each month, the cards will be collected and an award will be given for the caregiver who has the most ‘Star Cards’.
Contact Hohenfels ACS to register for classes in advance. INSTRUCTIONS NOT INCLUDED - AFN BAVARIA MORNING SHOW August 2, 8:45-10 a.m., AFN BAVARIA If you are expecting or considering increasing your family, get great answers to nagging issues by tuning in to “Instructions Not Included”, the ACS New Parent Support Program show that can be heard on AFN Bavaria, FM 93.5! ACS professionals answer questions and concerns about pregnancy, labor and delivery in German hospitals, newborn care and feeding, stages of development, discipline, family deployment issues and so much more.
HEARTS APART COFFEE GROUP August 2, 9-10 a.m., Java Cafe This program is designed to support spouses whose partner is on an unaccompanied tour or deployment. Share common concerns, ask questions and participate in social activities. Bring the kids.
RESUME WRITING August 3 & 24, 10-11:30 a.m., B10 Get some special help and insight into writing civilian & federal resumes and cover letters which are valuable in doing what you need done: separating you and your resume from everyone else’s. We’re also discussing best practices in locating Federal jobs using USAJOBS, as well as other important tips to getting noticed and hired.
HALLO HOHENFELS NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION August 9-12, B10 This is the place to be if you’re new to the community. In addition to learning some German language, you will explore local communities, a local bakery and butcher shop, discover Mobelhof, a huge home decorating store and spend the final day on a site seeing visit to Regensburg. Find out how your new community works without doing everything yourself and make some new friends at the same time. Special DOUBLE bonus: a visit to the epicenter of the rotations: the ‘Star Wars’ building AND a visit to the training area, a “Box Tour.”
CAREER PLANNING August 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m., B10 Do you have more than 2 credit cards? Hate paying interest? Learn how to get rid of debt quickly and save yourself thousands in interest charges. Let ACS Financial Readiness give you the tools you need in this quick, informative class.
WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK POTLUCK LUNCHEON August 12, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., B321 In recognition of World Breast Feeding Week, the ACS New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is hosting a Hohenfels Community Breastfeeding Awareness Potluck Luncheon for Families interested in education, support and networking. ALL ARE INVITED – including those preparing to breastfeed, currently breastfeeding and/or have breastfed in the past. Guest speakers include Ms. Danielle E. Sager, B.A., MPH, from Hohenfels TRICARE to review benefits provided by TRICARE, including breast pumps and Ms. Beverly Khaek-On, R.N., WIC Wellness Counselor, to share nutritional education and support while providing WIC eligibility rules and benefit packages. Bring a dish to share; the potluck sign-up sheet can be accessed during NPSP playgroup mornings or with the NPSP at ACS.
SMOOTH MOVE WORKSHOP August 24, 1-3 p.m., B10 Is your upcoming PCS stressing you out? How do I plan for a PCS move? Are you lost and have no idea what to do? When should you contact your landlord to let them know you’re leaving? How much will the move cost me? Will my spouse be able to find a job at our next duty station? What am I entitled to? All these questions and more will be answered.
SURVIVAL GERMAN 101 – 4-PART SERIES August 8, 12, 15, 19, 30 & 31, 5:15-7:15 p.m., B10 An introduction to Survival German will make it easier for you to order food in restaurants, shop, travel, ask for directions and understand German doctors. You will simply feel more comfortable living in Germany. This could be the best use of 8 hours of your life ever. Important Note: These are sequential classes that build on each other. You need to attend all four classes.
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Ongoing Programs KIDS KONNECTION
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., B321 This twice weekly ACS playgroup offers a fun and diverse format featuring music time, free play and special activity stations. Redefined for ages 6 weeks to 4 years, this program offers flexibility and opportunity to meet new people who are raising young children in our community. Bring your child, a mid-morning snack and join in on the fun.
BABY BOOT CAMP
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., B10 If you think about it, the reason for Boot Camp, really the reason for any kind of training is to get ready for the ‘main’ event. This newly revised 7-part rotating program at ACS is for those who are expecting a new arrival that answers questions most books and programs don’t. Geared for parents-to-be, this workshop covers topics such as birth certificate process in Germany, breast feeding, personal expectations, bringing baby home and much more.
BIKE NIGHTS
Thursdays, Outdoor Recreation
Radlers... Our Mountain Bike Club rides the fantastic single track trails on post and helps you gain the skills, practice and friends to participate in the Race Series Circuit. Joyriders... Join Outdoor Recreation for a local ride on many of the fantastic trails Bavaria has to offer. We’ll explore all the paved hillside trails and casual forest trails
GERMAN LEARNING & CONVERSATION CLUB
Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Library Want to learn German or practice what you know already? Join our German Learning & Conversation program at the library and bring a friend! The more, the merrier and the better the opportunity to practice what you learn!
COSMIC BOWLING
Saturdays, 3-10:30 p.m., Bowling Center We’ll have the lights out and the black lights on! Enjoy R&B music while getting your bowl on.
CYSS SKIESUnlimited Classes
Family and MWR
Phone Directory Family and MWR Admin Office, B33........................466-2079 Army Lodging, B63...................................................466-1700 Arts & Crafts, B18.....................................................466-2538 Automotive Skills Center, B392A..............................466-2690 Army Community Services (ACS), B10.....................466-4860 BOSS - Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers......466-4708 Bowling Center, B14.................................................466-4611 Community Activity Center, B40..............................466-2670 Java Café, Kid’s Zone
SKIESUnlimited stands for “School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills” with the word “Unlimited” for the unlimited possibilities that this program provides Children and Youth. Classes include: Piano, Karate, Dance, Gymnastics, Survival Cooking, Junior Chefs and Tiny Tumblers. For more information on each program and how to sign up, please contact Parent Central Services.
Library, B49...............................................................466-1740 Outdoor Recreation, H15.........................................466-2060 Post Gym, B88..........................................................466-2883 Special Events, B33..................................................466-4708 Value Added Tax (VAT) Office, B10..........................466-1780 Warrior Zone, B150...................................................466-3705 Child, Youth & School Services CYSS Admin Office, B33...........................................466-4718 Parent Central Services, B10.....................................466-2078 Child Development Center, B111.............................466-4706 School Age Center, B112.........................................466-2822 Youth Center, B72.....................................................466-4492 Youth Sports, B317...................................................466-2488 Civilian Prefix 09472-83-xxxx
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