May 2016 Family and MWR Hohenfels
events.programs.trips Paws to Read Returns!
Until June 2, Registration ongoing Read to a dog? Why not? Dogs love to listen and they don’t judge! If your child, ages 5 and over, is struggling to read or doesn’t like to read, let our reading dogs work their magic! Sign up today, as slots will fill up quickly. Lucky is back, and we have a new dog, Hans, a friendly Great Dane.
Beginner’s Fitness Program
Until June 13 Do you ever get overwhelmed or intimidated at the gym? Are you bored with your workout and want to spice it up a little? Come participate in our 8 week Amateur to Expert series. Each week we focus on a different type of training and give you an example workout plan. You can pick one week or come to all 8, the choice is yours! Classes are Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. or Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
I Love My Mommy Crafts
May 4, 2:30-4 p.m. Show mom how much she means to you- make her a special craft at the library for Mother’s Day! Make one and take one home to make mom smile.
Mother’s Day Bazaar
May 5-7 Get out to the Community Activity Center and shop ‘til you drop Mother’s Day weekend in Hohenfels! Finest European wares include: Furniture, Wine, Cheese, Nic Nacs and more! Open to U.S. ID card holders
Bike Nights
May 5, 12, 19 & 26 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 us 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, stopping off at local beer gardens and restaurants to experience Bavarian flavor.
Amsterdam and Tulip Fest Day
May 7 Spend the day exploring Amsterdam’s vibrant neighborhoods, meandering canals, art & history museums, breweries and cafes OR hop on a tour to Keukenhof, Holland’s world‐famous tulip park to see the iconic flowers in bloom. Dating from the 15th century, today Kuekenhof is an international floral showcase with over 7 million spring‐flowering bulbs in a patchwork of vibrant color. Price: $159 per adult, $80 per child.
Unit level Soccer Team Registration
May 9 - June 17 Sports & Fitness will be accepting Team registration Letter of Intent’s for our upcoming Intramural Soccer program. Contact the Post Gym to pick up your letter and for more information.
Travel Week @ the Library May 10-13
Join us as we celebrate mind-broadening Travel during the week. Events include: a cruise workshop on Tuesday, Brown Bag Lunch Videos from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and Club Mango on Thursday at noon and 5 p.m. to learn about Mango Languages. We’ll also have info, games, and PRIZES, lots of PRIZES!
Consider Cruising Workshop: fast, fun and affordable!
May 10, 4-5pm Thinking about going on a cruise, but you just aren’t sure? Want more information about cruise companies, services, excursions, and more? As part of Travel Week we’re offering “Consider Cruising” a fast, fun and affordable seminar to get info, ask questions and learn to plan the cruise of your dreams with your two hosts, veterans of over 20 cruises!
Evening Outdoor Rock Climbing
May 10 & 24 Join Outdoor Recreation after work or school and climb some of 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. Develop your strength and build on what you learn in each climb. Price per person: $25
Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament
May 13, 6:45 p.m. 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.
Painting with Friends
May 13, 6:45 p.m. Come out to the Zone and paint your heart away all while laughing and joking! Each class we paint a “special” surprise painting that gets unveiled the day of. Sign up early as our class fills up quickly.
Florence, Italy
May 14 Fifteenth‐century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world. In a single day, you can see Michelangelo’s David, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and climb to the top of the world’s first modern dome. Chat over your experience of these wonderful World Heritage treasures as you enjoy the food, fashion and street markets of this Tuscan paradise. Price: $189 per adult, $95 per child.
Wine Tasting
May 20 Spend the evening relaxing at one of our little hidden treasure local wine destinations. We 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 will offer a diverse sampling of German and Italian wines paired with various artisan appetizers. Price: $39 per adult.
2016 Golf Tournament
May 20, 8 a.m. Join us at the Hilzhofen Golf Course for the first tournament in the 2016 Golf season! With some of the best greens around, you’re not going to want to miss out. The tournament is open to the first 18 teams to register, so stop by the Hohenfels Post Gym and register your 4-person team today.
Karaoke
May 20, 7-11 p.m. If you’re looking to spice up your evening and enjoy a night of local performers singing and dancing to your favorite music, this Karaoke Night at the Zone is just right for you.
Whitewater Kayaking
May 21 Join us for a trip that includes paddling one of Germany’s best kayaking destinations. 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. Price: $59 per adult.
Lake Night
May 25 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 per adult.
Rainbow Loom Club
May 31, 3-4 p.m. Do you Loom? Do you want to learn? Come to our monthly Rainbow Loom Club and make some cool bracelets and more. Use our looms and supplies or bring your own. Lots of fun for ages 8 and up! Contact the library for more information.
Contact Hohenfels ACS to register for classes in advance. Kids Konnection
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. This twice weekly 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 Hohenfels 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. 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 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.
Hearts Apart Coffee Group
May 3, 9-10 a.m. 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. We meet at the Hohenfels Java Café.
Resilience ‘Lunch and Learn’ Goal Setting for a Resilience Lifestyle
May 3, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch and find out that ‘Resilience’ is not just a word, but a life foundation that will create a happier and more adaptive person and family. This one hour event is a perfect start at flattening out that bumpy road of life.
Resume Writing
May 4, 1:30-3 p.m. Get some special help and insight into writing civilian & federal resumes and cover letters which are valuable in doing what you need done: separating your 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.
Survival German 101 – 4-Part series
May 4, 5, 11 & 12, 5:15-7:15 p.m. 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.
Family Readiness Liaison Training
May 10, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Calling all Family Readiness Liaisons (FRLs). Are you assigned the additional duty as the commander’s representative to provide support for the Total Army Family Program? Not sure how to best support Family readiness and ensure effective Family assistance? Join ACS for this comprehensive discussion based training designed to provide you the resources to succeed as an FRL.
VMIS Training for Volunteers
May 11, 10 - 11 a.m. The course is a step by step guide to the Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS). Learn how to register as a volunteer, create your profile, apply for volunteer positions and log your volunteer hours. If you are a new volunteer or new to the Hohenfels community and want to volunteer, this course is for you.
Celebrating Volunteers at the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on May 13! VMIS Training for OPOCs
May 11, 11 a.m. - noon This one hour program is designed specifically for volunteer points of contact for local units and organizations. This class provides detailed information on the web based Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) site, how to add a volunteer and their hours into the system, create and add position descriptions, view applicant information, set up meetings with potential volunteers who have applied and understand the importance of tracking hours.
Interviewing Techniques
May 18, 1:30-3 p.m. Major topics such as initial contact, phone interviewing ideas and tips, the in-person interview and salary negotiation among other issues will be discussed and refined.
Infant/Child Car Seat Safety Check
May 23 A qualified car seat inspector will be onsite to view the installation and actual seat itself in your vehicle to verify it is installed properly and the seat meets local safety standards. Contact ACS to make an appointment.
Family Karaoke Night
May 27, 4-8 p.m. This fun event is open to everyone in the Hohenfels community that wants to participate, so share it with friends, families and neighbors. There are over 25,000 songs to choose from including classics, movies, hip-hop, pop and more. A good singing voice is not required.
Smooth Move Workshop
May 25, 1-3 p.m. 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.
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Ongoing Programs Children Story Time
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. (Lapsit) Thursday, 10 a.m.
Lego Builders Club
3rd Wednesday of each month at the Library. Ages 8+.
Cosmic Bowling
Saturdays, 3 - 10:30 p.m.
CYSS SKIESUnlimited Classes
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.
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 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, B33.....................................................466-2488 Civilian Prefix 09472-83-xxxx
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