March 2017 Family and MWR Hohenfels
events.programs.trips
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COUPLES OF COMEDY
March 1, 6:30 p.m., The Zone, B150 Armed Forces Entertainment presents A COUPLES OF COMEDY tour! With her trusty guitar, Allison Weber writes songs that make any subject palatable and entertaining. A regular at Hollywood Improv, Flip Schultz has all kinds of improv tricks and characters up his sleeves. Rebekah and Dante, both previously writers for Joan Rivers’s show Fashion Police, have extensive résumés that include a variety of television and film comedies. Come for dinner from 5-6 p.m.! No reservation or tickets required. Price: free entry, $7/person for dinner
WORLD WINE NIGHT
March 2, Outdoor Recreation, H15 This wine tour provide an intimate experience between the guest and the wines of each world region. Not only do you receive the hands-on attention of your certified wine expert guide, but also the company of wine-lovers just like yourself. No other tour will be able to transport you to the tastes of so many world regions in the space of one beautiful Bavarian winter! March will feature Austrian wines. Cost includes transportation, local wines and light regional appetizers. Price: $39/person
LEARN TO SKI/SNOWBOARD QUICK TRIP TO GROSSER ARBER
March 4, Outdoor Recreation, H15 From never clipping into bindings to carving your edges, Outdoor Recreation is here to give you the skills needed to start skiing or snowboarding. Spend the day on the slopes of what we call the Mont Blanc of the Bavarian Forest: Grosser Arber. Lessons are provided by professionally certified PSIA and AASI instructors. Lift passes, gear and transportation included. Price: $99/person
BUILD AN IGLOO WORKSHOP
March 5, Outdoor Recreation, H15 This is a unique, back-to-nature experience full of peace and tranquility, set amidst a magical snow-covered winter landscape. Build an igloo in the Bavarian Forest and enjoy hot drinks and biscuits as your reward. This introductory workshop is a great experience for children, teens and adults who want to learn the ancient art of ice shelter building. This trip is weather dependent. Price: $59/person
TUESDAY BRUNCH
March 7, Outdoor Recreation, H15 This is your time for a morning out! Enjoy a different locale each month for a tour of all things brunch, giving you an opportunity to discover great food and even greater friends. Transportation, great conversation and introduction to all the local spots included. Food and beverage not included in cost. Price: $25/person
MINUTE TO WIN IT: THE SEQUEL
March 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Library, B49 Can you complete the challenges in one minute? Fun for all, participants and audience alike! Register by March 8. Ages 8 and up
HEADLAMP HIKE
March 9 & 23, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Looking for something fun to do on long winter evenings? Weather permitting, Outdoor Recreation will hike in boots or snowshoes through the night and warm the darkness with high spirits and great stories. Our headlamps show the way - and a cup of mulled wine or cocoa may complete the journey! Gear, guided hike and transportation included. Headlamps are not provided. Price: $25/person
CORKS & CANVAS
March 10, 6 p.m., The Zone, B150 Paint your heart away while laughing, joking and enjoying a glass of your favorite drink! During each class we paint a special surprise that will be unveiled the day of the event. Classes (and glasses!) fill up quickly, so register today! Price: $25/person (pre-register for $20)
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNAMENT
March 10, 6:45 p.m., The Zone, B150 Texas Hold ‘em is one of the most popular variants of poker and has fascinated players for years. The appeal of this game is owed in part to its simplicity and inherent entertainment value. Contact the Zone for information on each prize. Price: $25 buy-in, $25 rebuys
ZILLERTAL SKI WEEKEND*
March 10-13, Outdoor Recreation, H15 The Zillertal, with its seven separate ski-areas in one valley, is the perfect location for late season skiing in the Austrian Alps. Trip includes three nights in a 3-star hotel with dinner and breakfast and daily transportation to the slopes. Ski and snowboard lessons are available daily by professionally certified PSIA and AASI instructors. Lodging, dinner, breakfast and transportation included. Lift passes not included. Gear rentals are half price at the ODR for all trip participants. Price: $359/adult, $180/child under 12
ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRAFTS
March 14, 2:30-4 p.m., Library, B49 Bring yourself and your family some luck with various St. Patrick’s Day crafts. Ages 3-10
LOCAL CULTURE NIGHT
March 16, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Spend a relaxing evening at one of our local food and wine destinations. Enjoy a little hidden treasure that may be in Regensburg, Nuremberg or perhaps along a scenic Bavarian River. Each outing will offer a diverse sampling of German specialties and guarantee unforgettable memories. Price: $39/person
CZECH BEER RETREAT*
March 17-19, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Undoubtedly the kings of combining beer drinking with every activity possible, the Czech Republic is pioneering a burgeoning Beer Spa culture, and the heart of winter is the ideal time to experience this. Trip includes lodging, brewery tour and spa experience. Price: $225/person
PRINCESS PARTY
March 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Library, B49 Dress up like the princess or prince that you are! Enjoy stories, crafts and more. Ages 3-10
BOSS GARAGE SALE AND COOKIE BAKE OFF
March 25, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., The Zone, B150 Start your spring cleaning early with the BOSS Garage Sale! Reserve a spot at the CAC Monday through Friday. Spaces are limited. You can also submit your cookie recipe to the Cookie Bake-Off to win a prize! Cookies must be presented at the CAC no later than 11:30 a.m. to be judged at 11:45. Price: $15/garage sale table
ZUGSPITZE SKI EXPRESS
March 25, Outdoor Recreation, H15 A winter holiday at the Zugspitze is a paradise for skiers! Transportation to this beautiful alpine ski destination is included in your trip fee. Lift passes not included. Gear rentals are half price at the ODR for all trip participants. Price: $49/person
KRAKÓW OVERNIGHT*
March 25-26, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Whether or not you believe the legends that state Kraków was founded on the defeat of a dragon, a mythical atmosphere truly permeates through its attractive streets and squares. Wawel Castle is a major draw, while the Old Town contains soaring churches, impressive museums and the vast Rynek Główny, Europe’s largest market square. Transportation and one night lodging in beautiful Kraków included. Price: $209/adult, $129/child under 12
FAMILY DINNER & SHOW
March 31, 5-8 p.m., The Zone, B150 Let us feed and entertain you! Join us the last Friday of each month for a Family dinner and show. Show starts at 5:30 p.m. but you can come at anytime. Dinner will consist of drinks, dinner and dessert for the entire family. Dinner will be ready at 5 p.m. and will be hot until the last serving at 8 p.m. Price: $5/child 13 and over, $4/child 12 and under
CYS “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.
SURVIVAL GERMAN 101 March 2, 3, 6 & 7, 5:15-7:15 p.m., B10A
An introduction to 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. Course consists of four two hour classes.
LET IT GO! March 7 & 21, 10-11 a.m., B10A
Feeling pressured? Too many changes in your life coming at you too fast? Learn about the different kinds of stress and how problematic stress an affect your mental and physical health. Identify your warning signs and the sources of your stress then learn how to better manage stress by, among other things, learning to let go.
INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES March 8, 10-11:30 a.m., B10A
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.
SURVIVAL GERMAN 201 March 8, 9, 14 & 15, 5:15-7:15 p.m., B10A
The continuation into German (Level 2) that will add greater confidence, vocabulary and enlightenment into your German language ability. It makes sense to speak the language if you live here, right? So take advantage of this FREE second level program.
WIC STORY TIME March 9, 11-11:30 a.m., B10A
A special nutritional story time for young mothers and their pre-school children. Learn about how to get all the nutrients you need to be healthy and help your kids grow.
SIMMER DOWN March 9, 11-11:30 a.m., B10A
Anger is a natural emotional reaction, but if not managed well, it can cause many problems from health issues to relationship issues, including your husband or wife. Is your anger hurting you? Understand that there are at least ten styles of expressing anger. Learn which one is yours and how you personally deal with conflict. Learning more effective ways of dealing with conflict may just help you live a happier and more peaceful life.
RESUME WRITING March 22, 10-11:30 a.m., B10A
Get some special help and insight into writing civilian and 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 March 21-24, B10A
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 (including a bakery and butcher shop), discover Mobelhof, a huge home decorating store and spend the final day site seeing in 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.”
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO JUST TALK TO? Contact the ACS Military & Family Life Consultants for completely confidential professional “problem solving”. CIV 01522-422-1454 or CIV 01520-449-5704.
Ongoing Programs GAMERS NIGHT
BABY BOOT CAMP
Mondays, 6 p.m., Bowling Center, B14 All gamers welcome. Come and pit your skills against others with the same interests. Games include Warhammer 40K, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Fleet Battles, Zombicide, Magic the Gathering and many others. Have a game you would like to try out? Bring it along!
Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., B10A 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 7-part rotating program 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.
HALF PRICE TUESDAYS Tuesdays, Kids Zone, B40 Admission to the Kids Zone is only half price on Tuesdays. Come enjoy a fun afternoon with us!
RED PIN BOWLING Fridays, 6 p.m., Bowling Center, B14 A Red Pin is added to every lane. If the Red Pin is in the #1 position and you bowl a strike that frame, you win a free game. Attendant must be informed and pin spot verified before bowling.
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.
LAPSIT STORYTIME
Saturdays, 6 p.m., Bowling Center, B14 We’ll have the lights out and the black lights on! Enjoy R&B music while getting your bowl on.
Wednesdays, 11:10 a.m. - noon, Library, B49 A great weekly learning event full of stories, music and play for infants and their parents. This is a great opportunity to introduce the basic building blocks of early literacy while establishing positive habits and routines in reading for babies and their parents.
EVENING INDOOR CLIMBING
CHILDREN’S STORYTIME
COSMIC BOWLING
Tuesdays, Outdoor Recreation, H15 On alternating Tuesdays “boulder” and “top rope” at the local gyms of Nuremberg and Regensburg. Gear and gym entry included. Price: $29/person
ICE SKATING IN THE CITY Wednesdays, Outdoor Recreation, H15 A study by the University of Oxford suggests that the earliest ice skating happened in southern Finland more than 3,000 years ago. Continue this age-old tradition by taking a whirl with Outdoor Recreation every Wednesday night this winter. Price: $29/person
CYS 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, contact Parent Central Services.
Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., Library, B49 Bring your little one to the library and listen to stories read aloud by our library staff. What better way to spend your day than to be in the imagination of a child and a good book!
LEGO CLUB March 15, 3-4 p.m., Library, B49 Show us your Lego skills and participate in fun Lego themed events. There are always interesting activities planned, such as Lego Car racing, so join us for all things Lego!
RAINBOW LOOM March 28, 3-4 p.m., Library, B49 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.
ECLECTIC BOOK CLUB March 28, call for time, Library, B49 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.
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 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS)......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 Services CYS 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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