January 2018 Family and MWR Hohenfels
events.programs.trips
*passport required
LEARN TO SKI/SNOWBOARD IN GROSSER ARBER
January 6 & 20, Outdoor Recreation, H15 From never clipping into bindings to carving edges, Hohenfels Outdoor Recreation has everything beginners need to start skiing and snowboarding. Spend the day on the slopes of what is called the Mont Blanc of the Bavarian Forest: Grosser Arber. Lessons are provided by professionally certified PSIA and AASI instructors. Includes lift passes. Price: $99/person
SHARK ECOLOGY
January 8, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Many humans fear sharks, but is that reputation deserved? In the SSI Shark Ecology program, learn how sharks and their behavior are often misunderstood, and how to observe them safely in their natural habitat. Upon completion, earn the SSI Shark Ecology Specialty certification. Includes e-learning course material and classroom instruction. Price: $125/person
SKI/SNOWBOARD AT WILDER KAISER*
January 12, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Take the family on a ski/snowboard trip to Brixen im Thale, one of the oldest villages in the Tyrolean lowlands, the centre of Austria’s largest interconnected ski area. Ski and snowboard lessons are available daily by professionally certified PSIA and AASI instructors. Includes lodging with full-board and daily transportation to the slopes. Half price equipment rentals available for participants. Lift passes not included. Price: $369/adult, $199/child under 12
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: FITNESS AND WELLNESS CHALLENGE
January 15 - March 26, Post Gym, B88 Jump start your fitness goals! Family and MWR wants to help you be the best you can be with the Fitness & Wellness Challenge. The program includes recipes, fitness plans, accountability, meal plans and more. Includes t-shirt and 10 coupon ticket booklet. Price: $50/person
FURRY FRIENDS SLEEPOVER
January 18, 4 p.m., Library, B49 Bring your stuffed friend to a special Storytime, then leave your stuffed friend for a fun sleepover at the library! Who knows what mischief they might get into? Come back after 10 a.m. the next day for a light breakfast snack and to pick up your furry friend. Photo evidence of their adventures will be waiting for you. Ages 3-10
SNOWSHOE HIKE IN FICHTELGEBIRGE
January 20, Outdoor Recreation, H15 The Schneeberg (Snow Mountain) in Fichtelgebirge north of Bayreuth tops out at over 1,000 meters in elevation, and it is an excellent location for enjoying the natural scenery and snowy landscape with the help of traditional snowshoes in the deep winter months. This moderately difficult snowshoe hike passes multiple towering granite rock formations, such as the Rudolfstein and the Drei Bruder, and continues toward the highest point in upper Bavaria, the Schneeberg. Please dress for the weather, wear waterproof and insulated shoes, and bring along hydrating liquids. Cameras are a must! Price: $45/adult
EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES
January 22, Outdoor Recreation, H15 The SSI Equipment Techniques program reviews how to choose, maintain and store the Total Diving System, which ensures performance and increases longevity of equipment. Upon course completion, earn the SSI Equipment Techniques Specialty certification. Includes e-learning course material and classroom instruction. Price: $125/person
SKI/SNOWBOARD AT THE ZUGSPITZE
January 26, Outdoor Recreation, H15 The Zugspitze Arena consists of seven fantastic ski/snowboard resorts that can be reached quickly and are skiable on the Zugspitze Arena ski card. The area consists of 139 kilometers of rideable snow and 58 lifts going to the top of the mountains. The Zugspitze Arena offers terrain with enough variety to ensure an unforgettably fun experience for everyone. Ski and snowboard lessons are available daily by professionally certified PSIA and AASI instructors. Half price equipment rentals available for participants. Lift passes not included. Price: $359/person
WINTER CRAFT
January 31, 2:30-4 p.m., Library, B49 Come make a winter-themed craft to decorate your home! Ages 3-12
CYS “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’.
Register for classes at acsbavaria.checkappointments.com INFANT MASSAGE January 5, 19 & 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m., B321 Bond with your baby while learning International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) techniques to help relieve tension, gas and colic through a relaxing infant massage. Registration required.
HALLO HOHENFELS NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION January 9-11, B10 This is the place to be if you’re new to the community. In addition to learning some German language, you will explore local community and find out how your new community works without doing everything yourself. This is a great opportunity to make some new friends at the same time. Special DOUBLE bonus n(*when JMRC is not in rotation): a visit to the epicenter of the rotations: the “Star Wars” building and a visit to the training area, a “Box Tour.”
TAX PREPARATION January 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m., B10 Pay Uncle Sam what he’s supposed to get, and nothing more. Register today and learn how to get more of your money.
GERMAN 101 January 17, 18, 24 & 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m., B10 An introduction to German will make it easier for you to order food in restaurants, shop, travel, ask for directions and understand German doctors. Make yourself more comfortable living in Germany by learning basic phrases. IMPORTANT NOTE: These are sequential classes that build on each other. Course consists of four 2-hour classes.
NEWCOMERS SOCIAL January 18, 9:30-11 a.m., B321 Join JMRC and Army Community Service for a welcome social event for new community members. Meet leadership, senior spouses, FRG leaders, community organizations and other newcomers.
THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN January 18, 1:30-2:30 p.m., B10 Retire comfortably, start planning today! Contact ACS for more information.
FRG INFORMAL FUNDS TRAINING January 18, 1:30-4:30 p.m., B10 In this course, learn to identify resources your FRG needs, and how to access the informal funds and smartbooks. All FRG Leaders and Treasurers are invited to attend!
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & IDENTIFICATION January 18, 3-4 p.m., B44 Learn how to identify signs of child abuse and neglect and appropriate reporting procedures within the local community.
FINANCIALLY FIT January 19, 9 a.m. - noon, B10 A hands-on interactive class that teaches the importance of goal setting, finding out your net worth (shows how much you owe compared to what you own), budget setting techniques, a reality check (do I really spend what I think I spend?), setting up a spending plan to follow your budget and debt reduction strategies.
CULTURE COLLEGE January 19, 1-4:30 p.m., B321 Designed for Soldiers, but open to the community; this class provides basic information about German culture, language and general survival techniques for living overseas. Learn how to be a great ambassador and fit in to the local culture.
DEBT ELIMINATION January 19, 1:30-3 p.m., B10 Become Debt Free. Contact ACS for more information and to register
RESILIENCY TRAINING January 31, 9-11 a.m. & 5:15-7:15 p.m., B10 Increase your ability to adapt and recover from stress and adversity. Learn how to build your individual health and wellness and be better prepared to face life’s challenges. Join ACS to build your resilience skills today.
Ongoing Programs KIDS ZONE
HALF PRICE TUESDAYS
Tuesdays, Kids Zone, B40 Admission to the Kids Zone is only half price on Tuesdays. Come enjoy a fun afternoon with us!
BOWLING CENTER GAMERS NIGHT
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!
RED PIN BOWLING Fridays, 6 p.m., Bowling Center, B14 A Red Pin is added to every lane. If the Red Pin is 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.
OUTDOOR RECREATION INDOOR CLIMBING
Tuesdays No experience is required to have a go at this sport. On alternating Tuesdays, “boulder” and “top rope” at the local gyms of Nuremburg and Regensburg. Join the greater outdoor recreation community and learn why climbing is one of the best social exercises for all ages
ACS
KIDS CONNECTION
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m., B321 This twice weekly ACS playgroup offers a fun and diverse format featuring music time, free play and special activity stations. Redefined for ages 5 and under, this program offers flexibility and opportunity to meet new people who are raising young children in our community.
STRESS MANAGEMENT January 2, 10-11 a.m., B10 Learn about the different kinds of stress and how problematic stress an affect your mental and physical health. Identify your warning signs and the sources of your stress then learn how to better manage stress by, among other things, learning to let go.
ANGER MANAGEMENT January 16, 10-11 a.m., B10 Anger is a natural emotional reaction. If not managed well, however, it can cause many problems from health issues to problems getting along with others, including your husband or wife. Learning more effective ways of dealing with conflict may just help you live a happier and more peaceful life.
LIBRARY
LAPSIT STORYTIME
Wednesdays starting January 17, 11:10 a.m. - noon, Library, B49 A fun 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 starting January 18, 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
January 17, 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 January 30, 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 January 30, 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.
CYS SKIESUnlimited Classes 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 Break Dancing, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Tiny Tumblers, Karate, Tutoring, Soccer Skills Academy and Yoga. For more information on each program and how to sign up, contact Parent Central Services at 09472-83-2078.
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 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS)......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 Services CYS 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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