September 2017 Family and MWR Hohenfels
events.programs.trips *passport required
ALLGÄU RIVER & MOUNTAIN WEEKEND
September 1-4, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Germany’s southernmost village, Obertsdorf hiking village, shows extraordinary clout as a world-class destination. Visit one of the largest and most attractive Bavarian communities with over 230 square kilometers of mountains. Take part in multi-day trekking, kayak rafting and all that this resort town has to offer! Accommodations, transportation, expert hiking guide and kayak rafting day trip included. Price: $299/person ages 14 and up
DOG FRIENDLY HIKES
September 6, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Having a dog doesn’t mean missing out on a good hike! Outdoor Recreation found 6 dog-friendly hiking trails that dogs and dog owners are sure to love. In fact, dogs can be great companions for hiking as long as they are in good physical shape and owners take the necessary precautions to ensure a safe hike. Price: $12/person
BACK TO SCHOOL CRAFT
September 6, 2:30-4 p.m., Library, B49 Come to the Library to make and take some cool crafts for back to school! Ages 3-12
CORKS & CANVAS
September 8, 6 p.m., The Zone, B150 Paint your heart away while laughing, joking and enjoying a glass of your favorite drink! During each class we paint a special surprise that will be unveiled the day of the event. Classes (and glasses!) fill up quickly, so register today! Price: $25/person (pre-register for $20)
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNAMENT
September 8, 6:45 p.m., The Zone, B150 Texas Hold ‘em is one of the most popular variants of poker and has fascinated players for years. The appeal of this game is owed in part to its simplicity and inherent entertainment value. Contact the Zone for information on each prize. Price: $25 buy-in, $25 rebuys
OKTOBERFEST OPENING DAY
September 16, Outdoor Recreation, H15 On the dot of 12 noon, Munich’s mayor Dieter Reiter will tap the first barrel, thus declaring the “Wiesn“ - as the Munich people call it – officially open. Each year the fest gets bigger and the “Maß” beer gets colder. Traditional Bavarian music, famous roller coasters and fistfuls of beer make this the biggest Volksfest in the world. Everyone wants a seat at Oktoberfest! Price: $59/adult, $30/child under 12
YOGA EVENING IN THE WOODS
September 20, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Through the power of yoga and the cardio of hiking, top off whatever day you are having and choose what kind of day it will become. Join the instructor and adventure guide on a short evening hike up to a favorite retreat. Breathe and move through a vinyasa flow, ending with a cool down hike. Price: $19/person
YOGA CASTLE RETREAT
September 22-24, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Spend a weekend engaged in transformative yoga sequences, daily meditations and delicious meals. Stay in the Healing Castle in Schochwitz surrounded by vineyards, then hike to a beautiful lake village for swimming, sunbathing and dining. This retreat is for anyone looking to discover something within themselves, step outside the comfort zone, and relax with amazing friends. Price: $229/person ages 14 and up
THE SESAME STREET/USO EXPERIENCE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
September 26, 2 & 5 p.m., High School Gym, B780 Your favorite neighbors from Sesame Street are visiting USAG Bavaria! Come see the fuzzy, friendly muppets from the beloved neighborhood and Katie, a military kid on Sesame Street who is transitioning back to civilian life. There will be a 35 minute mini-show, as well as giveaways. This event is free to attend.
BREW CATACOMBS TOURS
September 9-10, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Venice is like a magician: marble palaces vanish into silent fogs, streets disappear at the whim of moody tides, and even people turn into fantastical, masked creatures. Venice thrives on mystery and awe. Let Outdoor Recreation staff guide you through this incredible sinking city. Canal Tour, 24-hour Vaporetto Ticket, lodging and breakfast included. Price: $259/adult, $169/child under 12
September 29, Outdoor Recreation, H15 Join Outdoor Recreation for a historical tour of the catacombs running beneath the city of Nuremberg. Although the subterranean passages have fulfilled many duties throughout the ages, they have been most recently used as beer storage for the multitude of breweries in the Nuremberg area. Accordingly, homemade beer is the big theme of this tour through the rock-cut cellars beneath the city. It ends, of course, with a beer tasting and a visit to the craft brewery “Hausbrauerei Altstadthof.” Tour, tasting and transport included. Price: $29/person
BUNCO
CYS “ALL STAR” PROGRAM
VENICE OVERNIGHT*
September 15, 6 p.m., The Zone, B150 Win big at our monthly game night! We’re playing BUNCO, a fast paced dice game. Please, no children allowed. Price: $10/person
FITNESS DAY
September 16, Hohenfels Post Gym, B88 Come check out some of the Fitness classes offered such as Yoga, Kettelbell AMPD, Tabata workouts, and Hip Hop Dance. Personal Trainers will be on site ready to answer questions about Personal Training services. Healthy snacks and drinks will be provided. Free Fitness Day T-shirts will be available for the first 20 registered participants. Price: free
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’.