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APRIL 2015Garmisch Family and MWR Newsletter

2 Library3 Outdoor Recreation4-5 Child, Youth & School Services6 Arts, Crafts, Music & Theater

7 Sports & Fitness8 Looking for Childcare

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APRIL ISMONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD1 -- KICK OFF3-5 P.M., CDC

3 -- MARBLE PARTY3-5:30 PM., SAC

3 -- 80’S DANCE8 P.M., YC

6-10 -- SPIRIT WEEKALL PROGRAMS

8 -- BOWLING FIELD TRIP4-5:30 P.M., SAC

10 -- SPECIAL SHARING3:15 P.M., SAC

15 -- PURPLE UP DAYALL PROGRAMS

17 -- PT DEMO/CAMO DAY4 P.M., SAC BASKETBALL COURT

21 -- MILITARY DOG DEMONSTRATION4 P.M., SAC

23 - PITCH/HIT/RUN ARMY CHALLENGE4-5:30 P.M., SPORTS

30 - KINDERFEST3-5 P.M., CDC

Hours of Operation Sunday - Friday: Noon - 6:30 p.m.Saturday: Closed

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LIBRARY

Contact Information DSN 440-2467, CIV 08821-750-2467

Services• Free Wi-Fi• Printing• Copy Machine• Public computers/CAC• Language learning resources• New Release AAFES movies• Music CDs• DVD & Blu-Rays• Wii, PS3, XBOX games• Audio books• Web access to Library account

EARTH DAY 2015“IT’S OUR TURN TO LEAD”Check out our April display celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day. Get tips on how you can help conserve energy costs, reduce waste, use non-toxic household products, or even plan an “eco-tourist” vacation. Get started by recycling your books -use the library!

APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTHIn conjunction with Army Community Service, the library will exhibit materials to heighten awareness of the issues affecting those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Browse our extensive collection of books, audiobooks and videos on this current, relevant topic.

PRESCHOOL & TODDLER STORYTIMESThursdays, 10:30 a.m.April 2, 16 & 30, ages 3 and upApril 9 & 23, ages 3 and underJoin us at the library for stories, songs and crafts. It’s never too early to introduce your child to the wonders of stories and reading. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

BOOK CLUB MEETING April 13, 7 p.m.Join in the guided discussion of the book “In the Heart of the Sea: the Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex” by Nathaniel Philbrick, soon to be a major motion picture. This 1819 epic true story that rocked the whaling industry also inspired the climactic scene in Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. Books are available at the library.

POETRY MONTH --POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAYApril 17, noon - 5 p.m. The idea is simple: select a poem you love during National Poetry Month and carry it in your pocket to share with friends and family. Bring it to the library on the 17th and read or recite it to a staff member and receive a homemade cookie!

MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAYApril 17, noon -5 p.m. Join us in paying special tribute to the military spouses in our community. Drop by for refreshments and peruse our special display featuring items of particular interest to military families. Active duty military spouses from all services may enter a raffle to win one of many great prizes, including local restaurant and café vouchers, a massage, and great special gifts from our sponsors. Spouses who cannot be present on Friday may stop by the library anytime during the week to enter the raffle. Spouses must enter personally, but need not be present for the drawing. Sponsored event!

APRIL 2015

Family and MWR OUTDOOR RECREATION

Hours of OperationFriday - Monday: Noon - 6 p.m.Federal Holidays: Closed

Contact InformationDSN 440-2638, CIV 08821-750-2638

Contact Information DSN 440-2467, CIV 08821-750-2467

MUNICH: THE DARK TOURApril 17: Part One (Lecture), 7 p.m.April 19: Part Two (Tour), 8 a.m.This is the most ambitious and extraordinary introduction to the dark period of Munich’s history offered by any tour company! The complete tour starts on Friday evening in the assembly room of Building 253 with a two and half hour video and lecture about the rise of the Third Reich under Adolf Hitler in the city of Munich. On the following Sunday we take the train to Munich and walk the route of the “Bier Hall Putsch” and see nearly everything associated with this darkest period of Munich’s history. Price: $44 per adult. Not appropriate for children under the age of 15.

PARTNACH GORGE AND ALPSPITZ WELLENBADApril 18One of the most beautiful natural sights in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the Partnach Gorge. It is beautiful in every season and serves as our “mini Grand Canyon” without quite the influx of visitors! The Alpspitz Wellenbad is the town’s largest pool and the best spa in the local area. There are three saunas, a steam bath, jacuzzis, warm pools, cold pools, diving pools, an Olympic pool, salt pools, salt treatments, eating and drinking areas, a bar, numerous lounging areas and just about everything you might want to experience during the most relaxing day of your life. (Parts of the spa area are “textile free”). This 7 hour tour on a Saturday afternoon includes the walking tour and entrance to the gorge, pool and sauna areas of the SPA. It is also possible to do only the walk through the gorge or only the pool, but buying the combination results in $4 saved! Price: $22 Wellenbad; $10 Gorge; $28 Gorge and Wellenbad.

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLICApril 24-26The Golden City just gets better and better. Spared extensive bombing damage in WWII, Prague still has an authentic feel to its wonderful architecture. The capital of Bohemia has the famous Charles Bridge, and Old Town Square, the beautiful St.

Vitus Cathedral and the Old Castle and a wonderful tradition of music-making by “Bohemians” of all stripes. We usually attend an opera in one of Prague’s three opera houses where the performances are inexpensive and subtitled in English. If time permits, your tour guide will also provide an excellent tour of the Franz Kafka Museum and the Alfons Mucha “Slav Epic.” In addition to the cities historical and cultural attributes it has a reputation for quality Czech beer as well! On our return trip we will stop in Pilsen briefly for a meal at a great restaurant for a quick lunch. Price: $290 per adult, $145 per child (5-12); single supplement is an additional $45 per night (includes transportation, hotel accommodations and breakfast). Passport required.

PARTENKIRCHEN HISTORIC WALKApril 30Garmisch-Partenkirchen was liberated by members of the US Army on April 29, 1945 and we will walk around the place that became a home for so many Americans thereafter! Of course there is much more to discover. Partenkirchen is the older of the two sides of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and therefore also has a wealth of historic sites. Highlights include the “Plague Chapel” put up during the Thirty Years War, some great frescoes, the State School for Woodworking, the Partenkirchen Kurpark, and some wonderful stories about Ludwig the Bavarian, Henry the Lion and St. Mark. There is a good chance to have dinner afterwards for those who are interested. Price: $8 per adult/child; free for children under 12.

Day W-end Week MonthBICYCLESCity Cruiser 15 25 59 99Mountain Bike 18 32 69 129Child/Youth Bike 9 15 39 79Child Trailer (seats 2) 9 15 39 79Child Tandem Trailer 9 15 39 79Child Seat 9 15 39 79

CAMPINGLarge Cooler 5 9 19Small Cooler 3 5 12Pavilion Canopy 15 25 59Fest Table with Bench 15 25Large Tent 15 25 59Small Tent 10 18 39Camp Stove 5 9 19Camp Lantern (Battery) 5 9 19

HIKINGHiking Poles 5 9 19Backpack 10 18 59Child Pack 10 18 59

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EQUIPMENT RENTALS

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School Days 1400-1800 Mon-Thur/1400-2200 Fri

School Out Days 1300-1800 Mon-Thur/1400-2200 Fri

08821-750-2600/440-2600

TECH LAB OPEN DAILY

Homework Help available daily!

Come finish your Homework and then hang out with your

friends!

1

Career Talk

Cosmos

Billiards

6

Club Beyond

Pete’s Games

Choc Talk

7

Strategy Club

Computer Science I

8

Sketching

Cosmos

Foosball

9

Picture This

Movie Club

Ping Pong

10

Games

Brinner

Gym Time

13

Club Beyond

Headstands

Chai with Bri

Ping Pong

14

Chalk Art

Computer Science II

15

Coping Skillz

Cosmos

Gotcha!

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4 Square

X Box Tourney

Watercolors

20

Club Beyond

Chess Club

Choc Talk

21

Ladderball

Computer Science III

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Backgammon

Cosmos

Menu Planning

23

Duct Tape Art

Movie Club

Billiards

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Catchphrase

BBQ

Gym Time

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Photo Club

X Box Tourney

Minecraft

Member Organization of 27

Club Beyond

Checkers

Chai with Bri

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GeoGuesser

Computer Science IV

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Tonk

Cosmos

Meditation

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Photo Editing

X Box Tourney

Finger Painting

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80s Dance

1900-2200

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Open Rec

Schnitzel

Gym Time

SPRING BREAK Youth Center Open 1300-1800

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1

MOMC Kick-Off 15:00 at the CDC

2 Peacetime with Pete! Brain Busters

3 No School

MOMC Marble Party &

April Birthdays Celebration

6 PJ DAY! B&G Club Movie Making

7 Crazy Hair Day! Tech Club Art Club

8 Costume Day! Science Club Bowling Field Trip @ 1230

9 Crazy Hat Day! Peacetime with Pete! Brain Busters

10 Red, White and Blue Day! Cooking Club Fit Fun Friday!

13 B&G Club Movie Making

14 Tech Club Art Club

15 PURPLE UP

DAY! Photography Club Game Day with Gardner

16 Peacetime with Pete! Brain Busters

17 Camo Day! Fit Fun Friday: PT Demo! Cooking Club

20 B&G Club Music Making

21 Military Dog Demo 16:00 at Canine Corral

22 Science Club Game Day with Gardner

23 MOMC Pitch, Hit & Run Challenge Brain Busters

24 Fit Fun Friday Cooking Club

27 B&G Club Music Making

28 Tech Club Art Club

29 Photography Club Game Day with Gardner

30 MOMC

Kinderfest 15:00

April 2015 Garmisch School Age Center

School Days 1430-1800 School Out Days 0745-1800 08821-750-2654/440-2654

Member Organization of

April is Month of the Military Child!

April 6 – April 10 MOMC Spirit Week / Spring Break

APRIL 2015

Family and MWRArts, Crafts, Music & Theater

Hours of OperationTuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Sunday: Noon - 6 p.m.

Arts & Crafts - The Crafts Tree Bldg. 263(Underneath the dining facility, go down the ramp)Contact InformationDSN 440-3888/3475 | CIV 08821-750-3888/3475

Silk Painting ClassesFor beginners and advanced.We will make a beautiful silk scarf, fee $30. Pease call for dates & times.

Music Lessonsfor Piano & ViolinLessons are offered for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels, ages 5 to adult. $240 for a 2-month lesson package for piano or violin. Instruction takes place in the music practice room at the Crafts Tree. Free piano practice room usage is included for all students!

SEWING, QUILTING &TEXTILE CRAFTSMachine Sewing CourseDo you have a sewing machine and would like to know how it works? This is the class for you!Materials included - $25.

Beginner Quilting Class - Lap QuiltYou will learn all the basics, from cutting, piecing, basting and quilting. We supply the tools. Materials not Included - $75.

Sewing Class for Beginners & ChildrenThis is the crash course class plus a second appointment where you will apply your skills and make a small project of their own.Materials Included - $25.

Sewing & Mending ServiceFor those who don’t have the time. We also do uniform patches.

PARENT & CHILD AND BEGINNERSKnitting & Crocheting ClassIn this 3 session class you will learn the basics while making a small project like a scarf or beanie hat. Instruction fee: $32/adult, $16/child. Adults without children are welcome!

Kids Crafts BirthdaysLet your child have a creative memory. Choose from various crafts projects for your kid’s birthday party, i.e. pottery, ceramics, silk painting ... Bring your decorations, cake, food, presents… we will do the clean up.

OTHER SERVICES AND CLASSESWatercolor, oil painting, kids painting, knitting, crocheting, scrap booking classes, open sewing machine room, sewing & mending service, piano practice room, ceramics & pottery classes and open work space.

WOODWORKING SHOPWood Shop Safety Class - $20

Furniture BuildingFurniture Restoration and UpholsteryRepairs and MendingKnife Making ClassTools, MachinesDo-It-Yourself Hobby Shop

Picture Framing, Matting, Poster MountingOver 300 moldings to choose from - Wood or Metal, Matting, Poster Mounting, Object Framing, Shadow Boxes, Oil Painting Restoration.

... with crafts supplies, paints, brushes, DMC floss, art supplies, handmade pottery, wooden gifts, home decorations, seasonal wares and Bavarian souvenirs on sale.

GIFT STORE

Family and MWR SPORTS & FITNESS

Hours of OperationMonday - Friday 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.Saturday & US Holiday Closed

Spin&Abs - an interval based indoor cycling, followed by a 10 minute abdominal

mat session. Get your cardio and core workout in one class.

Core Challenge - a fun and challenging way to whittle your waist. This challenging class works to tone and condition all

major muscles of the torso with the aim of increasing spinal stability, essential for posture and health.

SCAT (Strength Cardio Agility Training) - a great way to burn fat, lose weight and get ultra-fit. This class is designed in the

circuit format and easy to follow at your own level of fitness.

HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) - a short, intense bursts of exercise with active recovery in between. This class will

fire up your metabolism thanks to the phenomenon known as afterburner.

Trail Fit – an effective and efficient cross fitness training that combines cardio with plyometric drills, running strength and

technique and legendary core exercises in the beautiful Riesersee scenery.

Contact Information DSN 440-2747 | CIV 08821-750-2747

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April 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 1200 Spin&Abs

2 1730 Spinning

3 1200TrailFit

4 MFC

CLOSED

5 6 1200 Core Challenge

7 1730 HIIT

8 1200 Spin&Abs

9 1730 Spinning

10 1200TrailFit

11 MFC

CLOSED

12 13 1200 Core Challenge

14 1730 HIIT

15 1200 Spin&Abs

16 1730 Spinning

17 1200TrailFit

18 MFC

CLOSED

19 20 1200 Core Challenge

21 1730 HIIT

22 1200 Spin&Abs

23 1730 Spinning

24 1200TrailFit

25 MFC

CLOSED

26 27 1200 Core Challenge

28 1730 HIIT

29 1200 Spin&Abs

30 1730 Spinning

SPRING JOY MASSAGEThe almond tree in blossom - the messenger of spring.

For centuries almond oil has been used as a beauty and skin treatment. Almond oil suits many skin types and it particularly helps if you have extremely dry or sensitive skin. Treat your skin and body to a massage with a high quality almond massage oil!

60 minute full body massage with a complimentary 10 minute face and head massage for $65.

90 minute full body massage for $75.

Fragrance free massage cream and lotion are also available with this special offer.Valid from April 17 - May 3.

FITNESS CLASSES