October 2016
Family and MWR Hohenfels
events.programs.trips FRANKENJURA CAVES HIKE
October 1, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Hike through the exhilarating landscape of the Frankenjura on a journey through a network of progressively impressive caves! Tour a giant cavern, admire a beautifully preserved castle and lunch in a sunny biergarten. Don’t forget your camera! Guided cavern tour and castle entry available for small fees. Meal not included. Price: $35/person
TASTE OF ITALY WINE HARVEST*
October 1-2, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Immerse yourself in the verdant vineyards and celebrate with Italian locals at the Bardolino Wine Harvest festival, visit the shores of Lake Garda, explore old churches and enjoy a plethora of wine cellars. The festival marks the maturation and distribution of the new wine and will include wine tastings, regional food delicacies, crafts vendors, music and perhaps a parade or fireworks display. Transportation and one night lodging included. Price: $229/adult, $149/child under 12
MUNICH OKTOBERFEST CLOSING DAY
October 3, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Each year the fest gets bigger and the “Maß” beer gets colder! Traditional Bavarian music and famous roller coasters are integral to the biggest Volksfest in the world. You can reserve seats in a particular tent by contacting the company who owns it, but hurry. Everyone wants a seat at Oktoberfest! Outdoor Recreation will drop off and pick up within walking distance of the fest grounds. Price: $59/adult, $30/child under 12
TUESDAY BRUNCH
October 4, 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
TEEN READ WEEK
October 4-14, Library, B49 Don’t judge a book by its cover. Not that you can - they’ll be wrapped up! Choose a book by a brief description and take a chance. You may find your next favorite author! Ages 12 & up
WORLD WINE TOUR
October 6, Outdoor Recreation, H15 No other wine tour will be able to transport you to the tastes of so many world regions in the space of one beautiful Bavarian winter! Not only do you receive the hands-on attention of a certified wine expert guide, but also the company of wine-lovers like yourself. October will be Portuguese wines. Cost includes transportation, local wines and light regional appetizers. Price: $39/person
ITALIAN DOLOMITES HIKING WEEKEND*
October 7-10, Outdoor Recreation, H15 The Italian Dolomites are a fantastic location for alpine hiking in the fall environment. Go through the breathtaking Val Badia that has more than 400km of hiking trails within direct vicinity of the lodging. Transportation, guided hikes and lodging included. Price: $205/ person
FIRE STATION STORY TIME
October 13, 10 a.m., Library, B49 Meet your friendly firemen and learn about fire safety! We’ll have songs, books, fun games and much more at the Hohenfels Fire Station across from the library. Ages 2-5
HEADLAMP HIKES
October 13 & 27, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Looking for something fun to do on long winter evenings? Weather permitting, Outdoor Recreation will lead hikes in boots or snowshoes through the night to warm the darkness with high spirits and great stories. Gear, guided hike and transportation included. Headlamps are not provided. Price: $25/person
*passport required BAVARIAN FOREST HIKE
October 15, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Follow the Golden “S” of the Goldsteig and explore the cave Räuber Heifle Höhle to reach the ridge of Kaitersberg. Visit the charming Kötztinger Hütte to gaze off the high cliff Mittagsstein over a view across thevalley Zellertal, with its clinging towers of rock. Then move onward to the impressive cliffs of Rauchröhren,and more elevation gains for a grand view across the peaks of the Bavarian Forest. Gear, guided hike and transportation included. Price: $35/person
THURSDAY LOCAL CULTURE NIGHTS
October 20, 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, Nuremburg or perhaps along a scenic Bavarian river. Each outing will offer a diverse sampling of German specialties and guarantee unforgettable memories. Price: $39/person
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT
October 21, 6-8 p.m., CYSS, B10 Have you been wanting to see that new action movie? Or have a date night at a nice restaurant? Or just enjoy a quiet night to yourself? Register with Parent Central Services to take advantage of these extended childcare hours! Ages 6 weeks to 5th grade. Price: $20/child
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA*
October 22, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Enjoy a 2-hour walking tour led by a local guide, then choose your next steps. Check out Mozart’s birth home or feast on a famous Sacher Torte chocolate cake. Visit the Mirabell Gardens or hike up to the Hohensalzburg Fortress. The Sound of Music was filmed here, which may inspire you to take one of the film-based tours. Price: $79/adult, $35/child under 12
HALLOWEEN CRAFT
October 26, 2:30-4 p.m., Library, B49 Need to add a little more creepy and crawly to your Halloween decorations? Make something ghoulish, ghostly and fun to celebrate this spooktastic holiday! Ages 5 and up
FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE
October 29, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Welcome to the biggest Halloween party in Germany! The annual festivities take place 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. Cost includes castle entry. Price: $89/person (ages 14 and above only)
STUBAI SKI/SNOWBARD WEEKEND*
October 29-30, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Adventure to beautiful Stubai, Austria’s largest glacier skiing area, for an introduction to a life-long love affair with skiing or snowboarding. Lessons are provided by professionally certified PSIA and AASI instructors. Lodging and half off gear discount is included. Lift passes not included. Price: $159/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. HEARTS APART COFFEE GROUP October 4, 9-10 a.m., Java Cafe, B40 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. Children are welcome, too!
RESUME WRITING October 5, 10-11:30 a.m., B10A Get some special help and insight into writing civilian & federal resumes and cover letters to make your resume stand out. In addition, discuss the best practices in locating Federal jobs using USAJOBS, as well as other important tips to get noticed and hired.
READING & REPAIRING YOUR CREDIT REPORT October 6, 2-3 p.m., B10A Hoping your credit score will improve all by itself doesn’t work. Attend this class to learn some of the tricks to get those unflattering past mistakes removed and raise your credit score!
FRG INFORMAL FUNDS TRAINING October 13, 10 a.m. - noon & October 19, 1-3 p.m., B10A Calling all current and future Family Readiness Group (FRG) Treasurers/Informal Funds Custodians! This training is designed specifically to answer FRG related questions regarding informal funds management and documentation.
SETTING SMART FINANCIAL GOALS October 18, 10-11 a.m., B10A We all have places we want to go, things we want to do and stuff we need to have. Learn how to get it all with a simple plan in place. Join us as we discuss how goals can help prevent poor spending choices.
HALLO HOHENFELS NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION October 18-21, 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.”
CAREER SEARCH October 19, 10-11:30 a.m., B10A Not sure how to take the next step on your career path? Attend this informative class/training and get a career assessment to find out what career paths fit you and learn how to search for employment opportunities.
SMOOTH MOVE WORKSHOP October 26, 1-3 p.m., B10A Is your upcoming PCS stressing you out? Not sure how to plan for a PCS move? Are you lost and have no idea what to do? All these questions and more will be answered, including when to contact your landlord, how much it will cost and whether your spouse will be able to find a job at the next duty station.
FRG KEY CONTACT TRAINING October 26, 2-4 p.m., B10A Familiarize yourself with Key Contact Guidance, understand the mission, role and responsibility. This course is perfect for any new FRG leader and anyone else wanting to learn the ins and outs of the organization.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME FAMILY KARAOKE NIGHT October 28, 4-8 p.m., B321 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 more than 25,000 songs to choose from including classics, movies, hip-hop, pop and more. A good singing voice is not required, but costumes are strongly encouraged!
Ongoing Programs GAMERS NIGHT
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNAMENT
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!
October 14, 6:45 p.m., Warrior Zone, 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
HALF PRICE TUESDAYS
GENEALOGY CLASS
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 spots 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.
EVENING INDOOR CLIMBING
Tuesdays, Outdoor Recreation, H15 On alternating Tuesdays “boulder” and “top rope” at the local gyms of Nuremburg 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
KIDS KONNECTION
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., ACS, 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.
CYSS SKIESUnlimited Classes
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Library, B49 Could you be related to royalty? Or have a skeleton or two in your family closet? Maybe both? Come to our Family History/Genealogy class every Tuesday at the library! Bring your laptop or tablet and join us in learning how to use the genealogical tools available.
LAPSIT STORYTIME
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.
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!
LEGO CLUB
October 19, 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
October 25, 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 25, 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.
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.
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 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, B317...................................................466-2488 Civilian Prefix 09472-83-xxxx
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