October 2017 Family and MWR Hohenfels
events.programs.trips *passport required FLOATING CANDLE CRAFT
October 5, 3-4 p.m., Library, B49 Learn how to make a floating candle like in the Hogwarts Great Hall. This is a fun Halloween craft for older kids and adults. Space is limited. Call to register by October 4. Ages 8+
HIKE IN THE FRANKENJURA
October 7, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Celebrate the change of seasons on a hike through the exhilarating autumn landscape of the Frankenjura. Take in the crisp air and enjoy the calm of the natural landscape as Hohenfels Outdoor Recreation guides this moderately difficult hike. Please wear appropriate clothing, footwear, and pack a lunch and hydrating liquids. Don’t forget a camera! Price: $35/person
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNAMENT
October 13, 6 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
CORKS & CANVAS
October 13, 6:45 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)
SKI/SNOWBOARD AT STUBAI
October 21-22, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Visit beautiful Stubai, Austria’s largest glacier skiing area, for an early season introduction to a life-long love affair with skiing or snowboarding. Previous experience not necessary. Receive lessons free of charge provided by professionally certified PSIA and AASI instructors. Includes lodging, transportation and half-off gear rentals. Lift passes not included. Price: $179/person
SCARY AT THE LIBRARY CRAFT
October 25, 2:30-4 p.m., Library, B49 Come to the Library to make BOOO-tiful crafts to decorate your house for Halloween! Ages 3-10
FRIGHT NIGHT HALLOWEEN PARTY
October 27, 7 p.m. - 2 a.m., The Zone, B150 Dress up and boogie down! There will be a Creepiest Costume Contest and a Thriller Dance Off for prizes. Food will be catered by Crazy Nates. Transportation will be available to and from the 1/4 Infantry Regiment Barracks. Ages 18 and up.
FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE
October 28, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Welcome to the biggest Halloween party in Germany! The event takes place annually in the ruins of the Frankenstein castle with more than 70 monsters waiting to scare and spook. Party throughout the castle grounds with stage shows, refreshments and food. Don’t forget to wear a costume! Includes entry ticket. Price: $89/person ages 14 and up
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’.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERIES October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 1-2:30 p.m., Library, B49
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is recognized every October. The goal is to raise awareness of the warning signs of relationship abuse and help individuals and couples address problems early. Let Army Community Service (ACS) be your partner in preventing and reducing the risk of domestic abuse and join us preventing domestic violence.
UNDERSTANDING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE BROWN BAG LUNCH October 12, 11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m., B10
Join Army community Service (ACS) during your lunch hour to discuss intimate partner violence. See the signs, avoid the hazard, address problems early. Take a stand to prevent domestic violence and keep your community safe.
FREE MOVIE SHOWING October 21, 11 a.m., Hohenfels Base Theater
Come to this family-friendly movie showing in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For film information, contact Army Community Service (ACS). Free popcorn will be provided.
EFFECTS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN BROWN BAG LUNCH October 26, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., B10
No one deserves to be abused and anyone can suffer. Everyone plays a role in upholding the Army values and standards that support safe and healthy relationships in the military community. Learn about the effects of family violence on children during our second lunch in the brown bag series.
Contact Hohenfels ACS to register for classes in advance.
STRESS MANAGEMENT October 3, 10-11 a.m., B10 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.
BABY BOOT CAMP October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 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.
BASIC STEP PROGRAM October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 1 p.m., Library, B49 BASIC STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) is a research-based parenting class for the parents of school-aged children (between ages 6-12). STEP encourages mutual respect between parent and child, increased cooperation, more effective communication and a more responsible, self-reliant attitude among children. In seven sessions, learn how to understand your child’s behavior, how to listen and talk to your child, discipline that makes sense and more.
FRG LEADERSHIP TRAINING October 12, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., B10 Define the mission and role of the Family Readiness Group (FRG) within the Family Readiness system, as well as the responsibilities of all team leaders. Specify the focus of FRG support (what, when, how, etc.), in addition to identifying regulations, policies and instructional guidance on FRG operations.
FINANCIALLY FIT October 13 & 27, 9 a.m. - noon, B10 A hands-on interactive class that teaches the importance of goal setting, finding out your net worth (shows how much you owe compared to what you own), budget setting techniques, a reality check (do I really spend what I think I spend?), setting up a spending plan to follow your budget and debt reduction strategies.
ANGER MANAGEMENT October 17, 10-11 a.m., B10 Anger is a natural emotional reaction. It’s neither good nor bad. Anger that is not managed well, however, can cause many problems from health issues to problems getting along with others 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.
HALLO HOHENFELS NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION October 17-20, 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 (including a bakery and butcher shop), discover 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.”
FRG INFORMAL FUNDS TRAINING October 19, 9-11:30 a.m., B10 In this course, learn to identify resources your FRG needs, and how to access the informal funds and smartbooks. All FRG Leaders and Treasurers are invited to attend!
USAJOBS WORKSHOP October 25, 9:30-11 a.m., B10 Having trouble finding a job? Finding a career through USAJobs is a unique process, but Army Community Service wants to help! Learn common mistakes, identify pitfalls and learn the tricks to get ahead.
Ongoing Programs GAMERS NIGHT
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!
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.
COSMIC BOWLING
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.
INDOOR CLIMBING Tuesdays No experience is required to have a go at this sport. On alternating Tuesdays, “boulder” and “top rope” at the local gyms of Nuremburg and Regensburg. Join the greater outdoor recreation community and learn why climbing is one of the best social exercises for all ages.
KIDS KONNECTION Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 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.
INFANT MASSAGE
LAPSIT STORYTIME Wednesdays, 11:10 a.m. - noon, Library, B49
A fun 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.
CHILDREN’S STORYTIME 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!
CHESS CLUB Tuesdays, Library, B49
Play with other chess enthusiasts and improve your skills. All ages are welcome.
RAINBOW LOOM October 24, 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 October 31, 5-6 p.m., 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.
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 Break Dancing, Rythmic Gymnastics, Tiny Tumblers, Karate, Tutoring, Soccer Skills Academy and Yoga. For more information on each program and how to sign up, contact Parent Central Services at 09472-83-2078.
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., B96 Bond with your baby while learning International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) techniques to help relieve tension, gas and colic through a relaxing infant massage. Registration required.
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.
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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