Garmisch Family and MWR Newsletter March 2015

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MARCH 2015

Garmisch Family and MWR Newsletter

2 Library3 Outdoor Recreation4-5 Child, Youth & School Services

6 Arts, Crafts, Music & Theater7 Sports & Fitness8 Looking for Childcare

www.garmisch.armymwr.com

MARCH ISWOMEN’S HISTORY

MONTH

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

MARCH 2015

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LIBRARY

“WEAVING THE STORIES OF WOMEN’S LIVES”Celebrate women’ history this month by immersing yourself in some of the fascinating stories of prominent American women. Checkout our display of books, audiobooks and movies featuring stories about women who helped shape America and the Women’s History movement.

TEEN TECH JEOPARDYThursday, March 12, 3:30 p.m.Pre-teens & teens! Get your geek on for the Tech Jeopardy Challenge 2015. Come individually or in a team to the Library and play the classic game of Jeopardy with a technology twist. Test your knowledge and learn new fun facts. Free cookies for all participants.

READ ACROSS AMERICA DAYThursday, March 5, 10:30 a.m.Oh, the Places You’ll Go when you read! Join us in this

nationwide celebration of reading that corresponds with the birthday of Dr. Seuss. This year the Library will celebrate (NEA) National Educational Association’s Read Across America Day with stories, rhymes and songs in a tribute to the famous author.

PRESCHOOL & TODDLER STORYTIMESThursdays, 10:30 a.m.March 5 & 19, ages 3 and upMarch 12 & 26, 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.

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

MARCH ISWOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

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

MARCH 2015

Family and MWRFamily and MWR OUTDOOR RECREATION

DAY TRIPSNIGHT SLEDDINGMARCH 3 & 17Join us for the other Winter Sport complete with adrenaline and lift service! You can also enjoy live music on the mountain. Price: $39 adult, $29 child. Includes transportation, lift pass and sled.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIINGMARCH 12Join us for a morning of cross country skiing to some of our favorite spots in Germany and Austria. Each week we will be heading to a different location. Beginners welcome! Price: $15. Includes transportation and lessons; lunch is not included. Equipment available for rent.

SKI AUSTRIA: LENGGRIES-BRAUNECKMARCH 14Check out the place the locals go. We’ll show you some hidden gems and big mountains. Price: $89 includes transportation, ski pass; $99 with equipment.

TORCH HIKE SERIESMARCH 27Hike through wintery snow-covered landscapes up to a mountain hut where we enjoy a nice winter meal together. Afterwards, we return aided by lit mountain torches. Great Family fun and a unique winter experience that anyone can do! Each hike is approximately 1.5 hours each way. Price: $15 per adult and $10 per child.

WEEKEND TRIPSVENICE AND VERONA, ITALY MARCH 6-8In just one short weekend, you will see both Venice and Verona! On Friday afternoon, we drive to Vicenza where we spend the night in a hotel. Early Saturday morning, we make the short train trip to Venice where we will see great art and architecture, (Paul’s guided tours of the Academia and the

Scuola di San Rocco are renowned), pigeons in St. Mark’s Square, gondolas and more. We again spend the second night in Vicenza before our trip to Verona on Sunday. In Verona, we have the opportunity to tour the famous setting to Romeo and Juliet with its Roman Arena before dining at a wonderful restaurant and driving back to Garmisch. Price: $299 per adult, $145 per child (5-12); Single supplement is an additional $45 per night. Price includes transportation, accommodations and breakfast.Passport required.

PRAGUE WITH PILSEN BREWERYMARCH 13-15“The 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 in the Old Castle and a wonderful tradition of music-making by “Bohemians” of all stripes. Your guide gives an excellent tour of the Franz Kafka Museum and there is a reputation for the quality of Czech beer as well! Price: $330 per adult, $135 per child ages 5-15. Includes transportation, accommodations and breakfast; single room supplement is $45 per night. Passport required.

NUREMBERG GETAWAYMARCH 20-22Since the Middle Ages, Nuremberg has been regarded as one of the few cities closely tied to a “European Identity.” We would be remiss if we did not mention that the German National Museum is one of the best and that the city has a strong association with transportation and has a great museumdevoted to trains. Price: $250 per adult, $125 per child ages 5-15. Includes transportation, accommodations and breakfast; single room supplement is $45 per night.

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

LET’S GO FISHING TRIP

MARCH 29The trout are huge and you’ll catch something

for sure! We’re going fishing at an extremely

beautiful private fishing lake in Austria where you won’t need your tackle, a

license or even experience. Everything is included; rod

& reel, hooks, bait, and even a cooler. Two kilos

of catch is also included, (aprox. two big ones), and if you keep catching, you only pay €8.50/kilo extra;

(market price = €11-16/kilo). We’ll be there to help

you get started and give you advice from baiting hooks to cleaning fish.

Price: $49 per adult,$39 per child.

MARCH 2015

Family and MWRCHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES

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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!

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Club Beyond

Strategy Club

Chai with Bri

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Watercolors

Raspberry Pi OS Build

Foosball

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Salad bowl

Strip the Cosmos

Chess

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Mad Art

Adventure Time: Game Creation

Ping Pong

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Games Club

Tom Kha Gai

Gym Time

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Club Beyond

Connect 4

Choc Talk

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Coping Techniques

Raspberry Pi: Implementation

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Blindfold Art

Strip the Cosmos

Quarto

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Photo Editing

Movie Day

Billiards

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Games Club

Irish Stew

Gym Time

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Youth

Center

Closed

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Photo Club: Tradition

Raspberry Pi: Emulator Build

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Relaxation Tech

Strip the Cosmos

Quads

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Maddy Art

AT: Create a Game

Ping Pong

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Games Club

Chicken Alfredo

Gym Time

Member Organization of

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Club Beyond

Monopoly

B-Day Gala

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Calendar & Menu Planning

Raspberry Pi: Center Install

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Yoga

Strip the Cosmos

Chalk Art

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Art & Maddy

Tonk

Movie Day

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Games Club

Tacos

Gym Time

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Club Beyond

Ping Pong

Chai with Bri

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Peer Pressure Talk

Wacky Photos

Billiards

Family and MWR

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 B&G Club Movie Making

3 Tech Club Art Club

4 Wonderful Wednesday!

5 Peacetime with Pete!

Brain Busters

6 Cooking Club

March Birthdays Celebration

9 B&G Club Movie Making


11 Science Club Game Day with Gardner

12 Peacetime with Pete! Brain Busters

13 Cooking Club

Fit Fun Friday!

16 B&G Club Movie Making


18 Photography Club Game Day with Gardner


20 Cooking Club

Fit Fun Friday!

23 B&G Club Music Making


25 Science Club Game Day with Gardner


27 Cooking Club

Fit Fun Friday!

30 B&G Club Music Making


March 2015 Garmisch School Age Center

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

Member Organization of

Registration for Baseball starts now!

Family and MWR CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICESMARCH 2015

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FEBRUARY 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

EASTER SEWING CLASSMom & Child or BeginnersIn this 2 session class you will make a cute Eater chicken while learning the basics of machine sewing and how to use a modern sewing machine.Cost: Adult $28, child $15. All materials included.

Do you have any crafty skills and would like to earn a bit of extra income? If so, please get in touch with the Crafts Tree. For example, we are looking for a portrait studio photographer, piano or other musical instrument instructors, and any other arts & crafts skilled people.

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!

SYLVIAMarch 21, 27 & 287:30 p.m.A romantic COMEDY by A.R. Gurneywith an unusual cast of characters - “and they called it puppylove...”at the Garmisch Players Community Theater.Tickets & reservations at the Crafts Tree.

SYLVIA

Family and MWR 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

FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELL BEING ... JOIN OUR FITNESS CLASSES

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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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 1200 Core Challenge

3 1200 SCAT 1730 HIIT

4 1200 Spin&Abs

5 1200 SCAT

6 7 MFC

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10 1200 SCAT 1730 HIIT

11 1200 Spin&Abs

12 1200 SCAT 1730 Spinning

13 1200TrailFit

14 MFC

CLOSED

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17 1200 SCAT 1730 HIIT

18 1200 Spin&Abs

19 1200 SCAT 1730HLC Awards Ceremony

20 1200TrailFit

21 MFC

CLOSED

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24 1200 SCAT 1730 HIIT

25 1200 Spin&Abs

26 1200 SCAT 1730 Spinning

27 1200TrailFit

28 MFC

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31 1200 SCAT 1730 HIIT

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Garmisch Family and MWR Newsletter March 2015