May 2014 At A Glance

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MAY 2014

READY FOR SUMMER?

BRAND NEW EURO TRIPS

Italy, Prague, Munich, Austria & more!

Celebrating a

TWO MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION!

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REASONS TO DISCOVER — OR REDISCOVER —

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IT’S EASY AS 1...2...3!

Participate in any STRONG B.A.N.D.S. fitness event that interests you.

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Wear your band to show your commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

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Visit: army.com/ strongbands for fitness tips & prizes!

Celebrating a

TWO MILLION ON! DOLLAR RENOVATI

Army Garrisons world-wide are banding together for the 3rd Annual Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign May 1-31, in recognition of “National Physical Fitness and Sports Month”.

Strong B.A.N.D.S. promotes physical fitness, nutrition, optimal health, and resilience by focusing on Balancet, Activity, Nutrition, Determination, and Strength—forming the acronym B.A.N.D.S.

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Programs and activities are designed to energize and inspire community members to live a healthy lifestyle that support RESILIENCY and encourage INDIVIDUAL FITNESS.

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Stuttgart Strong B.A.N.D.S. events are noted within this edition. Just look for the band, attend and show that you are STRONG - READY - RESILIENT!

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FITNESS FIRST.....................................................................1 FEATURED ARTICLE 8 Reasons to discover the Auto Skills Center........2-3 TRAVEL & LEISURE Ready for summer? 26 brand new Euro trips........4-5 GOLF SPECIAL & KIDS Mother’s Day Specials included.................................6-7 IN EVERY ISSUE Family & MWR Phone Guide............................................9

For LIVE updates, pictures & more important details, be in the KNOW by connecting with us through social media at www.stuttgart.armymwr.com

EDITOR IN CHIEF Andrea Stauffer CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Julia Thornhill ILLUSTRATION Julia Thornhill PRODUCTION • PUBLISHING • MARKETING Family and MWR Marketing Kelley Barracks, Bldg. 3307 DSN 421 2809 CIV 0711 729 2809

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May 12- 16 For an entire week, Patch and Kelley Barracks will be participating in this event as part of the Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign. Tents will be set up all week for morning and lunch time sessions. Broadway Café and the Java Café will be offering double stamps on your punch cards to all participants that show their helmet & support!

Prepare for a long ride on Friday, May 16.

DSN 430-5386 • CIV 0711-680-5386.

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May 1

The grand finale of the 16-week incentive fitness and nutrition program is finally here! Step on the scale one final time or come out and see the awards given to a committed group of individuals that deserve to be recognized.

Final Weigh-ins Patch & Kelley Fitness Centers

May 7

Lose to Win Awards Patch Fitness Center

DSN 430-7136 • CIV 0711 680 7136

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Create your own Yoga Bag! Patch Arts & Crafts Center Patch Barracks, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Create a stylish bag to store your yoga mat and be the envy of the class when you go to the gym! This fun and informative sewing project is a great way to add your own personal touch to your daily gym routine.

Pre-requisite: Sewing Machine Certification.

Beginning Sewing 1 highly recommended.

DSN 430-5270 • CIV 0711 680 5270

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8 REASONS TO DISCOVER — OR REDISCOVER — EVERYTHING THEY HAVE TO OFFER Don’t put off today and be stranded tomorrow! The Automotive Skills Center can set things straight and keep you mobile with a wide variety of automotive repair capabilities, such as air conditioning service, oil changes, tune ups, and transmission repairs. Fast, efficient and convenient, the Automotive Skills Center is your local resource for maintaining your vehicle, making minor and major repairs or restoring a classic! Your one-stop-shop for all things auto. To learn more about this business, check out www.stuttgart.armymwr.com or simply stop by, say hello, and discover—or rediscover—all that this business has to offer.

“We’re the only car service that offers a quick and convenient oil change on the spot!”

SPEEDY LUBE OIL CHANGE

Forget about having a hard time communicating with your auto specialist - just to get an oil change. They offer the most efficient oil change in Stuttgart while you wait!

First-come, first-served. No appointment necessary.

Speedy Lube offers premium, synthetic and mineral oil changes including fluid top-off services.

“I’m always surprised at how many people don’t know about us.

Especially with our convenient location.”

CLINT

MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE Rest assured, your motorcycle is in good hands.

Motorcycle Maintenance Institute (MMI) certified technicians offer diagnostics, estimates, repairs, and safety checks. They even provide motorcycle storage for the winter months.

CAL “I’ve never had a vehicle come back from a shipment inspection.”

AUTO DETAILING

The clingy grime of roads falls away at the hands of the automotive skills professional technicians. With laser-like focus, they dole out elaborate wax and shampoo treatments outside of cars, trucks, and SUVs, creating such a transformed, brand-new look that your GPS will wonder if it woke up in the wrong vehicle. Make a clean getaway with packages that range from basic detailing up to a deluxe clean with wash and wax which ensures your car is ready for shipping.

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Learn how to maintain your own vehicle!

Attend classes every 2nd Thursday of the month from 1-4 p.m.

The classes will cover topics such as: shop orientation, seasonal safety inspection, rotate and balance tires, check wipers, belts, hoses, and heaters, change your own oil, test your battery and charging system.

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CAR WASH

DOG WASH

Polish your pup at a full bay dedicated to customers with canines. This coin operated tub gives owners access to shampoo and a large, comfy waiting room. Keep your dog and your conscience clean…just follow the paw prints!

It’s crucial to periodically clean out your car, from removing old parking slips from your dashboard to chipping the bird skeletons off your grill. Lighten your load at the Patch and Kelley Car Wash and combat grime efficiently.

Purchase your next car by bidding and score a deal you won’t find anywhere else. Vehicles range from a variety of makes and models. Open bidding takes place two times per month between the 1st and 10th of the month, as well as the 16th through 26th of the month. PCSing? Put your own car up for “You’d be amazed at the auction! deals people drive away with during our auctions.

You honestly have to see it to believe it!”

NEED A TOW?

The Automotive Skills Center offers competitive towing prices, call for details. Tow truck operation hours are: Wednesday - Friday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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For emergencies, call 0172-619-6692

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Offer valid 6/1/14 -8/30/14

Oil Change Services: Mineral Oil Change, Synthetic Oil Change & Synthetic Oil Change Castrol Edge. Filter prices vary by car.

PANZER KASERNE • BLDG. 2926 DSN 431 2555 • CIV 07031 15 2555

DSN 431 2555 • CIV 07031 15 2555

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ALPINE ADVENTURE MAY 23 -26: GARMISCH, GERMANY Spend Memorial Day Weekend with Outdoor Recreation packed with adventurous activities such as mountain biking, white water kayaking, flat water kayaking, rock climbing, Klettersteig trips, and hiking (a white water rafting trip in Austria will be arranged for an additional cost). ODR will provide all of your basic camping needs! Don’t miss this adventure trip of the month!

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• Intro to SCUBA • Paintball • White Water Rafting • Hut Hop • Europa Park Day Trip • Skydiving • Camp & Canoe Weekend

• Wet & Wild in Interlaken • German Ropes Course • Mountain Bike Race • Wakeboarding • Monkey Park • Castle Hike and Spa • Day Trip to Rothenburg

• Wilhelma Zoo Trip • Camping in Austria • Wildlife & Theme Park • Barefoot Park Trip • Cinque Terra National Park • Three Castle Tour • Salzburg City Bike Tour

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May Trips

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MAY 10: PRAGUE BIKE TOUR

This relaxed tour covers the stunning Prague city center on both sides of the Vltava River and includes all the most popular sites. The guide will show you charming Old Town Square, the historic Jewish Quarter and Cemetary (Josefov), riverside promenades, stunning Mala Strana and lush Kampa Park, the National Theater, bustling Wenceslas Square and much more!

MAY 11: HIKE AND SPA DAY Looking for something new or different for Mom on Mother’s Day? Send her on her own for some alone time or join her as we hike to the Bad Urach Waterfall and the Hohenurach Castle. Go to a local indoor pool/spa as part of this trip. Hiking time is approximately 2 hours over rough terrain and is moderately strenuous. This trip is not just for mothers!

MAY 17: FISHING DAY “It does not get fresher!” Catch your own fish at Angelpark Letscher in Altensteig (Black Forest). No license required! Basic gear provided on site.

Limited tackle available from ODR. Fish for Rainbow and Brook trout... or simply purchase from the onsite store. Whatever you catch, you must keep. No “catch and release”!

MAY 31: MUNICH BIKE TOUR

Enjoy a wonderful full day sight-seeing tour of Munich on two wheels!

Sights include the English Garden, the Peace Angel Monument, Maximilianeum, Volksbad, Lukas Kirche, Deutsches Museum, Königsplatz, the surfers on the river, and morel There is a scheduled lunch about 2 hours into the tour at the Chinesischer Turm (Chinese Tower) beer garden. This is a great way to see some of Munich’s most famous attractions. We will also allow for time right after the bike tour for folks to explore central Munich on their own. See the world famous Hofbrauhaus or climb the Glockenspiel!

EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER. CALL DSN 431 2774 • CIV 07031 15 2774

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Specials Mother’s Day Brunch

May 11, 10:30 a.m.

Kelley Club, Kelley Barracks 15 euro all you can eat buffet, kids under 10 eat for 10 euro. Reservations are highly recommended. All mothers attending brunch will receive a gift courtesy of the Kelley Club.

DSN 421 4660 • CIV 0711 729 4660

Mother’s Day Bowling Special

May 11, 12 – 6 p.m.

Galaxy Bowling & Entertainment Center, Panzer Barracks Free bowling and shoe rentals for all Moms.

DSN 431 2575 • CIV 07031 15 2575

DON’T FORGET! THE 2014 SUMMER BROCHURE IS NOW ONLINE TO DOWNLOAD, PRINT, VIEW & SHARE! Visit www.stuttgart.armymwr.com

May 3: “Parent and Child” Scotch Doubles Tournament Galaxy Bowling & Entertainment Center Panzer Barracks, 1 – 3 p.m. Teams must be made up of a child and an adult. $10 per team. Age groups 5-8, 8-11, and 12 & up. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of their group.

DSN 431 2575 • CIV 07031 15 2575

May 10: RB Flea Market Robinson Barracks, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Find bargains and hidden treasures at Robinson Barracks. Service fees for table/spaces are $10, payable prior to each event or on the day of the event. There is a 1 table limit per person, space will be limited. To reserve a table, please visit Brewed Awakenings during operation hours or call DSN 420 6037 • CIV 071 1819 6037

May 14: Home School Program CYS Services at Patch Youth Center 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Free Program. Classes offered: art, sports/fitness, typing, technology, Photoshop, robotics, and much more. Participants will be split into three groups by grade (1-2, 3-5, 6-12).

DSN 430 7465 • CIV 0711 680 7465

May 17 & 31: RB Library May 10 & 24: Patch Library Story walk

Mother’s Day Castle Hike and Spa Day May 11, Departs 8:30 a.m.

See page 5 for details or call

DSN 431 2774 • CIV 07031 15 2774

A Story Walk is a fun, educational activity that places a children’s story (literally a book taken apart) along a popular walking route. Conceived as a way to inspire parents, teachers, and caregivers to take young children out of doors for physical activity and to learn by building interest in reading while encouraging healthy activity.

DSN 430 7138 • CIV 0711 680 7138

Parents’ Night Out! May 16: Panzer CDC/SAC Jun 6: Kelley CDC/SAC 4:30 – 11:30 p.m.

6:30 – 11:30 p.m.

For children 6 weeks to 5th grade. Sign up by the Wednesday before. DSN 430 7480 • CIV 0711 680 7480

I t ’s time to get in the swing of things at the Stuttgar t Golf Course!

For the past few years, the Stuttgart Golf Course has undergone a two million dollar renovation. This 7,000 yard course is nestled throughout 300 acres of tree-lined, rolling hills and offers 18 holes of championship golf. The course features generously wide fairways but wayward shots will find the farmer’s fields bordering each hole. The Stuttgart Golf Course offers services comparable to any off-post establishment: • Tournaments • Golf Lessons • Pro Shop • Practice Ranges • Video Analysis Instruction

• Electric Golf Carts • Meeting space available for special luncheons or birthday parties • Clubhouse featuring food and beverages

GOLF PRO SHOP Whether it’s a new driver or a new pair of high tech golf shoes you are looking for, you are sure to find it here. Give yourself time for a little shopping before your next round.

The Pro Shop is stocked with high-end: • Clubs • Balls • Gloves • Shoes • Apparel • Accessories If they don’t have what you want, they can special order it for you!

SPRING SCRAMBLE

Saturday, May 3

Starts at 9 a.m at the Stuttgart Golf Course. The event is a 4 person team event. You can sign up individually or as a team. After play is completed the top finishing teams are awarded prizes and a lunch Entry fees are $40 for annual greens fees members and $50 for nonmembers. Entry fee includes greens fees, golf cart, prizes and food.

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Shotgun starts at 6 p.m. Every Wednesday night through Aug 21, the golf course will host a nine hole scramble event. Come out and join the fun in the cool of the summer evenings. Call ahead and sign up your 4 person team or sign up individually. Awards announced at the Golfers Garden after the event!

Call 07141 879 150 for more information.

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FAMILY & MWR PHONE GUIDE

KELLEY BARRACKS

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CIV Dial 0711-729 + last four digits

CIV Dial 07031-15 + last four digits Army Community Service •ACS Main................................................ 431-3362 •Army Emergency Relief.......................... 431-2085 •Army Family Action Plan......................... 431-3643 •Army Family Team Building.................... 431-3643 •Employment Readiness.......................... 431-3363 •Exceptional Family Member Prog........... 431-3326 •Family Advocacy..................................... 431-3518 •Financial Readiness................................ 431-3348 •Army Volunteer Coordinator.................. 431-3330 •New Parent Support............................... 431-3353 •Outreach Program.................................. 431-3053 •Relocation Assistance............................. 431-3436 Auto Skills Center..................................... 431-2555 Child, Youth & School Services •CDC......................................................... 431-2619 •School Age Center.................................. 431-2624 •Youth Center........................................... 431-3040 •Sports & Fitness...................................... 431-2616 Civilian Personnel Advisory Center........... 431-3119 Fitness Center........................................... 431-2724 Galaxy Bowling & Entertainment Center •Main Office............................................. 431-2575 Outdoor Recreation.................................. 431-2774 Panzer Hotel............................................. 431-3490 Speedy Lube............................................. 431-2555 UTAP......................................................... 431-3451 VAT Office................................................. 431-3368

Arts & Crafts Center................................. 421-2519 Broadway Cafe......................................... 421-4045 Child, Youth & School Services •CDC Annex.............................................. 421-2541 •CDC......................................................... 421-2056 •School Age Center.................................. 421-2975 Entertainment Branch............................. 421-3055 •Box Office/ Tickets.................................. 421-3055 •Box Office/ Tickets.................................. 421-4091 •Theater Center Office............................. 421-3258 Fitness Center.......................................... 421-2543 Kelley Club •Bar/Lounge............................................. 421-4660 •Restaurant.............................................. 421-4660 Kelley Hotel.............................................. 421-2815 FMWR Administration............................. 421-2089 •Marketing............................................... 421-2871 •NAF Contracting..................................... 421-2528

ROBINSON BARRACKS CIV Dial 0711-819 + last four digits

Brewed Awakenings................................ 420-6037 Child, Youth & School Services •School Age Center.................................. 420-7017 •Youth Center........................................... 420-7189 Fitness Center.......................................... 420-6317 Library...................................................... 420-6424 RB Club..................................................... 420-6129

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PATCH BARRACKS

CIV Dial 0711-680 + last four digits Arts & Crafts Center.................................. 430-5270 Backlot Bar............................................... 430-7111 BOSS......................................................... 430-7135 Car Wash.................................................. 430-7266 Child, Youth & School Services •CDC......................................................... 430-5123 •Family Child Care.................................... 430-4047 •Parent and Outreach Services................ 430-7480 •Parent Central Services........................... 430-7480 •School Age Center.................................. 430-4494 •School Liaison Services........................... 430-7465 •SKIES....................................................... 430-7480 •Youth Center........................................... 430-7204 •HIRED!.................................................... 430-6289 Fitness Center........................................... 430-7136 Java Café................................................... 430-8365 Library...................................................... 430-7138 Patch Community Club............................. 430-5433 Photo Studio ............................................ 430-2328 Swabian Special Events Center •Main....................................................... 430-8205 •Patch Garden.......................................... 430-5758 Warrior Zone ........................................... 430-5404

STUTTGART GOLF COURSE Aldingerstr. 975 Kornwestheim

Admin Office .................................... 07141-879150 Driving Range .................................. 07141-879151 Pro Shop .......................................... 07141-879151 Restaurant .................................... 07154-137-9674

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Cobblestone Flea Market•Main Exchange•Panzer Kaserne 10a.m. - 2p.m. • Advance sign up • $10 per table • Limit one table per person • Come one, come all!

DSN 430 2110 • CIV 0711 680 2110