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Garmisch Family and MWR Newsletter

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

6 Arts, Crafts, Music & Theater7 Sports & Fitness8 SKIES Instructors needed

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

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Family and MWRLIBRARY

DSN 440-2467, CIV 08821-750-2467http://mylibraryeu.armybiznet.com/

“READ TO THE RHYTHM” Summer Reading Program Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. June 17 & 24, July 1 & 8 Get jazzed about reading this summer! Our Summer Reading Program is designed to keep the reading tempo going and avoid “summer slide”. We’ll have plenty of fun activities, crafts and storytimes that reflect the musical theme. The program is simple: you read books and earn prizes! All children entering grades K-6 may sign up for the program. Teens will have a separate independent reading program. Registration is required and begins Friday, June 12. Children 5th grade and below must be accompanied by a caregiver. Beat it to the library for more details.

“READ-TO-ME” Summer Reading Storytime Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. June 18 & 25, July 2 It’s never too early to introduce your child to the magic of reading. This program for pre-readers ages 5 and under features three weekly read aloud storytimes and activities. Get the whole family involved and reading together this summer. Registration begins Friday, June 12.

BOOK CLUB Thursday, 28 May, 7 p.m.Join in the guided discussion of the book “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio. Sign up at the library to receive emails about upcoming meetings and books. The fall meeting of the book club will be held Monday, 21 September and the book will be “All the Light You Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. Books, eBook and audiobooks available at the library.

LIFE’S A GARDEN DIG IT! Whether you have a yard with plenty of space or just room enough to keep a few small window boxes, get some great ideas for designing and growing your garden at the library. Our June display will feature books about flowers, rock gardens, square foot gardening, soil composition, composting and much more. Give your green thumb a chance to bloom.

Looking for your next book? Want to find a new author? Can’t remember all the titles in a series? NoveList Plus is a great resource for readers. Available from the library website, simply search it to match your reading style. Next time you’re in the library, ask a staff member to show you how!

SERVICES• Free Wi-Fi• Printing• Copy Machine• Public Computers / CAC• Language Learning

Resources• New Release AAFES

movies on VHS• Music CDs• DVD’s & Blu-Rays• Wii, PS3, and Xbox

Games• Audiobooks• Web Access to Library

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JUNE 2015

Family and MWR OUTDOOR RECREATION

Hours of OperationMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Noon - 6 p.m.Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Federal Holiday: Closed

DSN 440-2638, CIV 08821-750-26383

Munich: The Dark TourPart One (Lecture), 7 p.m.June 12 & 27Part Two (Tour), 8 a.m.June 14 & 28This 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: $45 per adult. Not appropriate for children under the age of 15.

Partenkirchen Historic Walking TourJune 16Garmisch-Partenkirchen was liberated by members of the US Army on April 20, 1945 and we will walk around the place that became a home for so many Americans thereafter! Ofcourse 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: $10 or $8 per adult/child; free for children under 12.

Partnach Gorge and Alpspitzwellenbad Pool TripJune 20One of the most beautiful natural sights in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the Partnach Gorge. It is beautiful in every season and serves as out “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.

German Fishing License Certification ClassJune 12, 6 - 9 p.m.June 13, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.June 14, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.Everything you need to know to pass the exam and get your Bavarian State fishing license and get started fishing in our beautiful area. Garmisch ODR Center, B250 conference room, $64 per person. For more information contact Outdoor Recreation and Tours.

Conquer the Zugspitze Weekend HikeJune 27-28The Zugspitze divides Germany and Austria and has the Partnach and Hoellental gorges. Day one, we hike 6-8 hours through the Reintal valley and stay at the Reintalangerhuette, one of the most famous huts in the Alps. Day two, we continue up steeper slopes to the Zugspitzplatt. From there, those who want to continue can scale up the rock “Klettersteig” to the cross. Price: $149 per person, $120 per child. Includes overnight with breakfast & dinner, cable car down, hiking poles, harness and guide. Great team building activity. Charter your own private trip.

Garmisch Historic Walking TourJune 30Where were the witches burned? Whats the story behind the fountain of the woman and the decapitated head? Why are the buildings painted with religious art? This tour is packed with answers to all of your Garmisch questions and other fun Garmisch facts. We may even have time for a beer and some food in one of Garmisch’s best restaurants after the tour has finished. Price: $8 adults; free for children under 12.

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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Outdoor Art

Club Active

Pot o’ Tea

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Social Leadership Club

Africa Quiz

Collage Table

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Pogo Trials

Gardening

History Club

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Final Cut

Basketball

Coping Tech

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Games w/Pete

Culinary Club

Movie Night

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Gardening Club

Club Active

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Eckbauer Hike

With Vicenza

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60 Soccer

Gardening

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Savings Matter

Ping Pong

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Games w/Pete

Culinary Club

Gym Time

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Chalk Art

Club Active

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Tonk

Gotcha

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Building Club

Gardening

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Bocce Ball

Movie Trailers

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Games w/Pete

Culinary Club

Gym Time

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Ladderball

Club Active

Soap Box

Member Organization of29

Billiards

Club Active

Pot o’ Tea

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USA Quiz

4 Square

Photo Club

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Social Leadership Club

World Quiz

4 Square

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Art w/Pete

Gotcha

Tech Lab

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Bocce Ball

Geoguesser

Art Time

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Games w/Pete

Culinary Club

Gym Time

SUMMER HOURS BEGIN 1300-1800

Youth Leadership Forum

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Family and MWRCHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES

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Family and MWR CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICESJUNE 2015

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June 2015 Garmisch School Age Center

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

Member Organization of

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Tech Club

Science Club

2 Art Club B&G Club

3 Science Club Game Day with Gardner

4 Peacetime with Pete! Brain Busters

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June Birthdays Celebration!

Fit Fun Friday!

8 Tech Club

Science Club

9 Art Club B&G Club

10 Science Club Game Day with Gardner

11 Peacetime with Pete! Brain Busters

12 No School Fit Fun Friday! Cooking Club

15 Tech Club

16 Art Club B&G Club

17 Summer Reading Program Game Day with Gardner

18 Peacetime with Pete! Horse and Carriage

19 Cooking Club Riesersee Hike

22 Tech Club

Science Club

23 Art Club Bowling

24 Summer Reading Program Game Day With Gardner

25 Peacetime with Pete!

Hoppolino

26 Cooking Club Werdenfelser Ruines

29 Tech Club

Science Club

30 Art Club Kurpark

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Archery Camp 9:00-10:00 & 11:00-12:00

JUNE 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)

DSN 440-3888/3475 | CIV 08821-750-3888/3475

Silk Painting ClassesFor beginners and advanced.We will make a beautiful silk scarf. Pease call for dates &

times.

Music Lessonsfor Piano & Violin

Lessons 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 CRAFTS

Machine 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.

Knitting & Crocheting Class for Beginners and Children

In this 3 session class you will learn the basics while making a small project like a scarf or beanie hat.

Instruction fee: $24/adult | $16/child. Adults without children are welcome!

Sewing & Mending ServiceFor those who don’t have the time. We

also do uniform patches.

Ceramics & Pottery StudioBasic Pouring Class

Hand Building with ClayCustom Pouring Service

Great Selection of Beer SteinsBavarian Pottery Items

PARENT & CHILD AND BEGINNERS

Machine Sewing ClassIn this 2 session class you will learn

the basics while making a small project like a little purse or a pillow case. Instruction fee plus material:

$25 adult | $15 childAdults 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 CLASSES

Watercolor, oil painting, kids painting, knitting, crocheting, scrap booking

classes, open sewing machine room, sewing and mending service, piano practice room, ceramics & pottery

classes and open work space.

WOODWORKING SHOPWood Shop Safety Class - $20

Furniture BuildingFurniture Restoration and Upholstery

Repairs and MendingKnife Making Class

Tools, MachinesDo-It-Yourself Hobby Shop

Picture Framing, Matting, Poster Mounting

Over 300 moldings to choose from - Wood or Metal, Matting, Poster Mounting, Object Framing, Shadow

Boxes, Oil Painting Restoration.

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. - 8:00 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 ChallengeA 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.

Trail FitAn 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.

DSN 440-2747 | CIV 08821-750-2747

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JUNE 2015 FITNESS CLASSES

MONDAYSIntramural Softball League6:15 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYSExtramural Softball League6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.