February 2014 At A Glance

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FEBRUARY 2014

CALENDAR INSIDE!

PLUS: Family & MWR Phone Guide

WIN

exciting

$5000 in

PRIZES!

EVENTS

SKI THE ALPS Outdoor Recreation’s

FINAL 6 TRIPS Kitzbühel, St. Anton, Montafon, Interlaken, Garmisch & the Black Forest

KEEP CALM AND

TOURNAMENT of

CHAMPIONS

the largest IMCOM-E basketball event this year!

TAKE THE GAT!

FREE snapshot of your

Psychological

HEALTH

BE RESILIENT PHYSICAL

16 fun activities

SOCIAL

must 32 attend

events

EMOTIONAL

FAMILY

to choose from

happenings

18 classes

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SPIRITUAL

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opportunities

Daily discounts at select Family & MWR facilities

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Don’t Miss: Parent’s Night Out, Bowling Tournament, Canvas and Corkscrews, theatre events & more!

FEBRUARY 2014

CONTENTS FITNESS FIRST......................................................................1 TRAVEL SKI THE ALPS: FINAL 6 TRIPS................................2-3 FEATURED EVENT Resiliency Month Event Calendar............4-5 KIDS Ongoing Events..........................................................6 THEATRE/ARTS..................................................................7 in every issuE family & mwr phone guide...................................9

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Fitness First

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“Ask your doctor if getting off your butt is right for you.” #Fitfam Feb 14 - 17

FOUR DAY TOURNAMENT Patch Fitness Center The largest IMCOM-E basketball event featuring over 20 teams throughout the region. Sign a team up or come watch! Both men’s and women’s division.

Food and beverages on sale throughout the tournament.

Register at the Patch Fitness Center by February 10.

Must be 18 or older.

SOCIAL

FAMILY

$250 per team

PHYSICAL

DSN 430 2354 | CIV 0711 680 2354

Feb 22

Yoga Sampler Patch Fitness Center 9 a.m. -– 12 p.m.

SPIRITUAL

Feb 10

EMOTIONAL

$15

Panzer Fitness Center 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

PHYSICAL

FREE

One stop shop for a variety of yoga classes; three - 45 minute sessions. Variety of instructors, classes for all levels and door prizes. $15, no registration required, pay at the door.

Must be 18 or older.

For more information call DSN 430 7156 | CIV 0711 680 7156

Seminar includes: recognizing, avoiding and defending yourself. Basic principles of self defense taking control, physical drills and strategies for different aspects of self defense. Open to all.

For more information call DSN 430 2110 | CIV 0711 680 2110

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OUTDOOR RECREATION They’ve done all the planning and will transport you round-trip to each of these amazing destinations for the rest of the ski season.

For additional information about all ski/board areas and trips call DSN 431 2774 | CIV 07031 15 2774 or visit www.stuttgart.armymwr.com

$79 feb 1

montafon, austria: the First nike snowpark in the alps Montafon provides a total of 44 individual pistes. The Montafon lift pass allows you to ski or snowboard in either of the ski resorts of Gargellen and St. Gallenkirch. For cross country skiers there are 100 km of tracks and the overall length of the hiking trail network even beats that number. Additionally, the Nike Snowpark Montafon is the most creative and largest park north of the Alps for freestylers.

•Fee covers transportation to and from ski/board area only.

Participant responsible for lift tickets and equipment rental (equipment can be fitted & rented at ODR prior to trip).

$199 feb 8-9

Ski Weekend at Oberammergau and Garmisch, Germany This quintessential Bavarian village complete with woodcarving shops, wall murals, and graceful ski hills is perfect for families and beginners. This trip includes two days of skiing/boarding. A shuttle to a local indoor water park is also provided. On Sunday the shuttle will drive to Garmisch so people can ski/board the Garmisch area as well.

•Price includes transportation, lodging, breakfast, shuttles, and equipment rental from ODR. Lift tickets are not included and are the responsibility of the participant.

•Adults: $199, Teen (13-17): $169, Youth (6-12):$139, Child (5 and under): $99

$249 feb 2223

Night Sledding in Interlaken, Switzerland: 2 dates

$249 mar 1516

Travel from Interlaken high into the Swiss Alps, take in the starlit winter panorama and then zip down the one hour long sled run that ends at a small local restaurant where you can enjoy a traditional Swiss cheese fondue dinner - a great combination of winter fun, nature, and Swiss traditions. Night sledding is suitable for everybody.

•Price includes transportation, lodging in a hostel, breakfast, shuttles, sled run, cheese fondue dinner, and ski bus pass.

$39 MAR 22

snowshoeing in the black forest Get some winter exercise and enjoy the majesty of the Black Forest blanketed with snow. Strike out into the forest on newly fallen snow with confidence inspired by your footwear.

Snowshoeing is a safe and a relatively easy activity that can be enjoyed by anyone. Suitable for the whole family this fun-filled trip should be experienced at least once!

•Price includes transportation, guide and snowshoes.

$79 MAR 29

St. anton, austria: the apres-ski capital of europe St. Anton and the surrounding ski areas are some of the most beautiful places in the Austrian Alps. Located in the Tyrol region, the picturesque town of St. Anton draws people back each winter for its challenging skiing and riotous nightlife.

Enjoy over 200 miles of groomed skiing or 120 miles of backcountry riding all under one ski pass! It’s been voted the Apres Ski Capital of Europe and the Alps on several occasions and for good reason.

•Fee covers transportation to and from ski/board area only.

Participant responsible for lift tickets and equipment rental (equipment can be fitted & rented at ODR prior to trip).

DESTINATION

$79 mar 1

Kitzbühel

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WHITE PARADISE

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hey say it takes 21 days to form a habit, so we’ve dedicated an entire month to encourage you to practice being resilient for a better YOU, your family and way of life.

FEBRUARY IS RESILIENCY MONTH The Stuttgart community has come together to put on specific events for the entire month of February in relation to your physical and psychological health, based on the five dimensions of strength: physical, social, emotional, family, and spiritual.

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SOCIAL

EMOTIONAL

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SPIRITUAL

Being resilient can help you embrace the simple fundamentals behind perseverance, and finding out how is the first step towards success. Get a jump start on improving your way of life by taking an online multiple item questionnaire that will provide you with a free individual snapshot of your psychological health. This informative and private questionnaire called, the Global Assessment Tool (GAT), is a key component to becoming aware of your individual weaknesses and strengths.

BONUS!

Take the GAT & bring your certificate to the Ready & Resilient Carnival on Feb. 6 & be eligible to win grand prizes which include:

ONE WEEK CRUISE FOR 2 TO THE MED ONE ROUND TRIP TICKET TO THE US SPA RESORT GET-AWAY FOR 2

$

$500 GIFT CARDS TO THE EXCHANGE

For specific details on how to take the GAT visit www.stuttgart.armymwr.com or email jennifer.a.smith16.naf@mail.mil

“Good habits, once established are just as hard to break as bad habits”

For more infor mation visit: STUTTGART.ARMYMWR.COM or contact: jennifer.a

a.smith16.naf@mail.mil | DSN 421 3151 | CIV 0711 729 3151

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Feb 1-14 PRO SHOP SWEETHEART SALE Purchase any ball in the Pro Shop and receive a coupon for five free games of bowling.

Feb 8 Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament 1-3 p.m.

FAMILY

SOCIAL

PHYSICAL

$20

Team must consist of one adult and one youth under 18. Adults will win prizes and youth will win free bowling games and other prizes.

DSN 431 2575 | CIV 07031 15 2575

Irish Pub EVENTS in the Galaxy Bowling & Entertainment Center SOCIAL

FREE

Feb 6 & 20 Karaoke with Joker 8 - 11 p.m.

Feb 28 DJ Music with DJ Wesley 8 - 11 p.m.

KIDS ZONE Feb 2 & FEB 26 Home School Program

Feb 8 Parent’s NIGHT Out

Feb 2 Family Bingo

CYS Services Patch Youth CenteR 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Kelley CDC/SAC 6 P.M. - Midnight!

Patch Community Club First Sunday of every month Sales starT at 1 p.m.

Game starts at 3 p.m.

SOCIAL

FREE

Classes offered: art, sports/fitness, typing, technology, Photoshop, robotics, and much more. Participants will be split into three groups by grade (1-2, 3-5, 6-12).

DSN 430 7465 | CIV 0711 680 7465

For children six weeks to 5th grade. Sign up by February 5.

SOCIAL

$25 DSN 430 7480 | CIV 0711 680 7480

FAMILY

$10

Thousands in prizes for adults and gifts for kids. Adults and kids play at the same time. Food and beverages available for purchase.

DSN 430-5433 | CIV 0711-680-5433

Stuttgart Theatre CENTER |

DSN 421 3055 7 CIV 0711 729 3055

auditions SOCIAL

FREE

FAMILY

$13 $13

FAMILY

www.stuttgart.armymwr.com

Arts&CRAFTS SOCIAL

SPIRITUAL

EMOTIONAL

$45

$45

$45

THURSDAY Feb 6

SATURDAY Feb 8

thursday Feb 20

Galaxy Bowling Center Panzer Kaserne 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Patch Community Club Patch Barracks 7 - 10 p.m.

Brewed Awakenings Robinson Barracks 7 - 10 p.m.

Work with an instructor as they show you stepby-step how to paint a beautiful masterpiece that you will take home at the end of the evening.

Price is $45. All materials are included and no experience is required!

is an ongoing event and each session will feature a different painting.

See calendar online for more details, Call DSN 430 527O | CIV 0711 680 5270 or visit www.stuttgart.armymwr.com

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Patch Garden

FAMILY

Patch Garden - Swabian Special Events Center, Patch Barracks, Bldg. 2505 For more information please call DSN 430-5758 CIV 0711-680-5758

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FAMILY & MWR PHONE GUIDE KELLEY BARRACKS

PANZER KASERNE

CIV Dial 0711-729 + last four digits

CIV Dial 07031-15 + last four digits

Arts & Crafts Center................................. 421-2519 Broadway Cafe......................................... 421-4045 Child, Youth & School Services •CDC Annex.............................................. 421-2541 •CDC......................................................... 421-2056 •School Age Center.................................. 421-2975 Entertainment Branch............................. 421-3055 •Box Office/ Tickets.................................. 421-3055 •Box Office/ Tickets.................................. 421-4091 •Theater Center Office............................. 421-3258 Fitness Center.......................................... 421-2543 Kelley Club •Bar/Lounge............................................. 421-4660 •Restaurant.............................................. 421-4660 Kelley Hotel.............................................. 421-2815 FMWR Administration............................. 421-2089 •Marketing............................................... 421-2871 •NAF Contracting..................................... 421-2528

Army Community Service •ACS Main................................................ 431-3362 •Army Emergency Relief.......................... 431-2085 •Army Family Action Plan......................... 431-3643 •Army Family Team Building.................... 431-3643 •Employment Readiness.......................... 431-3363 •Exceptional Family Member Prog........... 431-3326 •Family Advocacy..................................... 431-3518 •Financial Readiness................................ 431-3348 •Army Volunteer Coordinator.................. 431-3330 •New Parent Support............................... 431-3353 •Outreach Program.................................. 431-3053 •Relocation Assistance............................. 431-3436 Auto Skills Center..................................... 431-2555 Child, Youth & School Services •CDC......................................................... 431-2619 •School Age Center.................................. 431-2624 •Youth Center........................................... 431-3040 •Sports & Fitness...................................... 431-2616 Civilian Personnel Advisory Center......... 431-3119 Fitness Center.......................................... 431-2724 Galaxy Bowling & Entertainment Center •Main Office............................................. 431-2575 Outdoor Recreation................................. 431-2774 Panzer Hotel............................................. 431-3490 Speedy Lube............................................. 431-2555 UTAP......................................................... 431-3451 VAT Office................................................. 431-3368

ROBINSON BARRACKS CIV Dial 0711-819 + last four digits

Brewed Awakenings................................ 420-6037 Child, Youth & School Services •School Age Center.................................. 420-7017 •Youth Center........................................... 420-7189 Fitness Center.......................................... 420-6317 Library...................................................... 420-6424 RB Club..................................................... 420-6129

SOCIAL

PATCH BARRACKS

CIV Dial 0711-680 + last four digits Arts & Crafts Center..................................... 430-5270 Backlot Bar................................................... 430-7111 BOSS............................................................. 430-7135 Car Wash...................................................... 430-7266 Child, Youth & School Services •CDC............................................................. 430-5123 •Family Child Care........................................ 430-4047 •Parent and Outreach Services.................... 430-7480 •Parent Central Services............................... 430-7480 •School Age Center...................................... 430-4494 •School Liaison Services............................... 430-7465 •SKIES........................................................... 430-7480 •Youth Center (HUB).................................... 430-7204 •HIRED!........................................................ 430-6289 Fitness Center.............................................. 430-7136 Java Café...................................................... 430-8365 Library.......................................................... 430-7138 Patch Community Club................................ 430-5433 Photo Studio ............................................... 430-2328 Swabian Special Events Center •Main........................................................... 430-8205 •Patch Garden.............................................. 430-5758 Warrior Zone ............................................... 430-5404

STUTTGART GOLF COURSE Aldingerstr. 975 Kornwestheim

Admin Office ........................................ 07141-879150 Driving Range ...................................... 07141-879151 Pro Shop .............................................. 07141-879151 Restaurant ........................................ 07154-137-9674

FAMILY

FREE

Find bargains and hidden treasures!

Service fees for table/spaces are $10, payable prior to each event or on the day of the event. There is a 1 table limit per person, space will be limited.

SOCIAL

FAMILY

Brewed Awakenings Robinson Barracks 3 - 5 p.m.

Everything is 10% off for Resiliency Month!

Feb 8 : Patch Flea Market Patch community club 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Come, mingle and meet those living on RB. Share your ideas for RB programming, voice your concerns and discuss the future of RB. They will also be playing a movie in the theater to keep your kids occupied while you socialize.

Feb 22 : RB Flea Market Brewed awakenings 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

To reserve a table, please call RB: DSN 420 6037 | CIV 0711 819 6037 Patch: DSN 430 2110 | CIV 0711 680 2110

SPIRITUAL

Feb 11 Meet-N-Greet

FEB 22 | Patch Community Club | 7–8 P.M. For more info call DSN 430-2110 | CIV 0711 279 2110

SOCIAL

FREE

Sprechen sie deutsch?

Feb 11 - 13 & Feb 25 -27 FREE German Culture College army community service SOCIAL

Free ice-cream for kids (while supplies last)

Offered at least twice a month by popular community demand.

Sign up at Stuttgart ACS on Panzer Kaserne and enjoy this three-day session. You will learn a lot in the classroom setting and then apply your knowledge during the city and culture tour.

DSN 420 6037 | CIV 0711 819 6037

For more information please call DSN 431 3436 | CIV 07031 15 3436.

The chaplains and the entire Religious Support Team (RSO) are here for you with dozens of resources for your faith and 9 weekly religious services on post. There are a number of opportunities to practice your spiritual growth here in Germany. For a complete list of contact information, services and spiritual educational events visit or contact:

http://www.stuttgart.army.mil/RSO/RSO.html | DSN 431 3079 | CIV 0711 431 3079

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SOCIAL