Garmisch FMWR December Newsletter

USAG Garmisch Family and MWR Newsletter

This Month’s Highlights

All FMWR facilities will be closed on

Sunday, December 25th, Monday, December 26th

Sunday, January 1st,

and

Monday, January 2nd

WISHING YOU AND YOURS THE HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAYS

FROM YOUR FMWR STAFF

December 2011

Inside this issue:

Army Community Service 2-3

Arts and Crafts 4

Child Youth and School Services 5-7

Library 8

Mueller Fitness Center 9-11

Outdoor Recreation 12-13

Calendar and Advertisements 14

Mailer Information 15

Innsbruck, Austria Saturday, December 17

Departs at 12 p.m. Cost: $25

Bresannone, Italy Saturday, December 10

Departs at 1 p.m Cost: $35

Christkindlmarkts Advent is a very special time in Europe. Discover the beauty and traditions of Austria‘s and

Italy‘s most charming Christkindlmarkts. Each trip features a different country and its

traditions for the Advent season. With pedestrian areas transformed into winter wonder-

lands, wooden stalls featuring local handcrafts and delicious local specialties will enchant

you. Do not forget to try each countries‘ hot mulled wine!

Army Community Services

Hours of Operation DSN 440-3777

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.—5 p.m. CIV 08821-750-3777

Closed U.S. Holidays

Wise use of Credit Cards during the Holiday Season With the Holidays around the corner, it is easy to get carried away with the joys and festivities of the Season. Which makes planning and

using credit wisely to avoid ―the credit card blues‖ in January even more important. Credit Cards are not a bad thing; it‘s all about how you

manage them. Only take on an amount of debt that you can easily repay.

Ask yourself:

Is this purchase on my Holiday spending plan?

Am I buying this only because it‘s on sale?

Would I buy this if I had to pay cash?

Would I come back tomorrow to buy this?

How much do I owe on my card this month and will this purchase put me over the top?

Tips to keep in mind:

Pay on time each month

Helps avoid late fees as well as penalty interest rates.

Stay below your credit limit

Exceeding your credit limit will result in a fee and could increase your interest rate. Keep a record of

your spending/check online.

Avoid unnecessary fees

Read your credit card agreement to learn more about the fees. These may include: late payment, over-the-limit, cash advance,

transferring balance, and return payments.

Make more than the minimum payment

Check out the credit card payment calculator at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcardcalculator to see what a difference a bit

extra will make.

Watch for changes in your card's interest rate

Interest rates are listed on your monthly bill. Read your bill carefully and take note of any changes. Rates can often change with

out notice.

Congratulations to the Community

Volunteer of the Quarter!

On Wed, 9 Nov 2011, COL Paul Yingling received his

award during the Garmisch Elementary Middle School

Veteran‘s Day Ceremony.

Paul was chosen for his volunteerism as a coach and

mentor for the CYS Services Sports and Fitness

Program; providing more than 240 hours of volunteer

service. Paul is always very positive; communicating the

importance of school and family to his players. Safety is

always his number one rule and having FUN is his passion. Paul always comes early to practice

and works with the players on skills to better prepare them to enjoy and play the sport of base-

ball. He also works with youth during the summer to keep them interested in the game and to

hone their skills. Thank you for your commitment to the community, Paul!

Congratulations to other nominees including: Mr. Jared Payzant for his support in the

September Force Protection Exercise and continuous community volunteerism; Mr. Joel

Newman for his tremendous impact on the programs and activities offered at the Mueller

Fitness Center; and Mr. Larry Brown for his unwavering volunteerism, positive customer service

and referee support for the Mueller Fitness Center.

A community youth volunteer has also been chosen, details to be announced. Contact ACS for

more information on how you can make a difference volunteering!

Pictured: Meghan McAndrew, AVC Coordinator and

COL Paul Yingling

Photo by: Eric Weddel

Join us in Discussing Strategies to Help

Your Family Have a Happy

Holiday Season

Thursday, December 8, 12 - 1 p.m.

Army Community Service

Bldg 203, Room 6

Space is limited, please sign up by

contacting ACS or the Military Family Life

Consultant at 0170-708-0744

Holiday Blues or

Holiday Bliss?

December 2011


Monday–Friday 8 a.m.—5 p.m. CIV 08821-750-3777

Closed U.S. Holidays

ACS Classes

*Newcomer’s Orientation

3rd Thursday monthly

0830-1130

*German Customs & Culture

3rd Thursday monthly

1330-1530

Money Monday’s

2nd Monday monthly

1130-1300

Grüss Gott Group

1st Monday monthly, 0930 Check

with ACS for location

Move on Mondays (M.o.M.)

Stroller Walks

Every Monday 1015-1145

In front of ACS, Bldg. 203

Conversational German

Every Tuesday

0930-11:00

Garmisch Playgroup

Every Tuesday 1000-1130

Chapel Nursery

*Registration is required

Working Wednesday

1st Wednesday

1200-1300

Stress & Anger

Management Class

2nd Thursday monthly

1200-1300

All classes/meetings are con-

ducted in the ACS Classroom,

Bldg 203, Room 6 unless

otherwise listed.

Working

Wednesdays at a new

time!

Now during your lunch hour,

12:00-13:00

Come fill your head with

employment knowledge while

you fill your belly!

The next class, Wednesday, 7

December, will feature the new

and improved USAjobs website

with tricks for navigating the

system.

Please contact ACS to sign up,

DSN: 440-3777 or

Labor and Delivery Hospital Tour

Contact New Parent Support Program Manager if you

would like to be accompanied for a labor and delivery

tour organized by the local Klinikum on Thursday,

December 13 at 6:30 p.m. A midwife-physician team

will conduct a thorough presentation in German

language followed by labor and delivery tour. The tour

last approximately 2 hours.

Please call ACS DSN 440-3642/3777

MOM‘s CAFÉ

Parent and

Breastfeeding

Support Group Thursday, 8 December, 10-11:30 a.m.

ACS bldg 203, room 6

Common Childhood Illnesses, Teething

& Dental Health,

C h i l d r e n ‘ s

Guided Imagery

for Relaxation &

Sleep

Army Emergency Relief is accepting scholarship applications for

Term III of the 2011-2012 Academic year. Deadline for submission is 12 December.

The AER Overseas Spouse Education Assistance Program (OSEAP) is for spouses of active duty Soldiers assigned

and living in overseas commands only (Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico are not accepted for OSEAP). The spouse

must also reside with the Soldier at the assigned command. “Active Duty” military personnel are not eligible. This

scholarship is for first undergraduate degrees only. Assistance is not for any type of graduate degree level

courses. New students must submit a complete application form prior to the term deadline. Returning students

need to only complete a renewal form prior to the term deadline. Apply on-line at www.aerhq.org. Supporting

documentation can be emailed. Point of Contact for OSEAP is Mrs. Angie Pratt, commercial: 703-

325-0313, DSN: 312-221-0313, toll free 1-866-878-6378 or email [email protected]. For

assistance locally, stop by ACS or call DSN 440-3777/3526 or CIV 08821-750-3777

Garmisch Family and MWR Newsletter

http://www.aerhq.org

mailto:[email protected]

“The Crafts Tree” Arts and Crafts Center


Tuesday—Thursday 10 a.m.—1 p.m., 3 p.m.—7 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.—5 p.m. CIV 08821-750-3888

Closed Monday, Friday, Saturday, and U.S. Holidays

The Garmisch Multi Crafts Center is located on Artillery Kaserne in Bldg. 263. The shop offers

sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, tiffany art, ceramics, pottery, woodworking, upholstery,

picture framing, silk, watercolor, oil & acrylics painting classes, and piano or violin lessons. If you

don‘t have the time to get crafty yourself there is a great number of services the Crafts Tree can do

for you, for example framing, poster mounting, custom wood working, furniture building/repair,

upholstery, photo printing/scanning or sewing services. The facility also has a portrait studio and a

store offering crafts, supplies, and hand-made gifts.

Crafts Tree December Highlights

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS BAZAAR

Wednesday, December 7 - Tuesday, December 22 How about some handcrafted gifts or decorations this year? Stop by the Crafts Tree and check out the selection of seasonal

handcrafted home decorations and gift ideas, i.e. tree ornaments, ceramic items, woodcrafts, silk painting, and more. All at

affordable prices and ready to go. Or maybe just collect some do-it-yourself ideas.

MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS CARDS

$0.55 each Bring in your personal photo and turn it into a Christmas card. It

takes only a few minutes to do so. Bring a disk, USB stick, cam-

era card or photo handy.

INSTANT CLASSES

One to two hour classes perfect for moms, dads and kids, all on

walk in basis during regular shop hours

Party, Party, Party!

Want to be crafty birthday party for your child‘s next birthday?

Have it at the Crafts Tree!

One crafts piece for each child attending

Choose from a variety of crafts projects (ceramics, wood-

working, etc.)

$10 - $15 per child for 2-hours of craft fun entertainment…

… and the best part, we do the entire cleanup.

December 2011

The Crafts Tree will be closed on the following days:

Sunday, December 25

Monday, December 26

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Monday, January 2, 2012

Basketball Registration period:

Thursday, December 1—Friday, January 13

Develop basic motor skills such as dribbling/ball han-

dling, shooting, passing/catching and

running/agility that are needed to

participate in basketball.

Age groups are 6-8, 9-12 and 13-15

Cost is $40

COACHES are needed for all age

groups.

Practices are at the Mueller Fitness

Center.

Practices will start the week of 23 January and run through 9

March. Times are upon the availability of the coach.

Cheerleading Registration period:

Thursday, December 1—Friday, January 13

Develop motor skills in cheering, movement, agility,

and instruction for Cheering.

Ages 8-13

Cost is $40

COACHES are needed for all age

groups.

Practices are at the Physical Fitness

center.

Practices will start the week of 23 January and run through 9

March. Times are upon the availability of the coach.

Youth Sports


Vary upon Sport Season CIV 08821-750-2599

If you arrived prior to Thursday, December 1st and wish to register your child in the

Youth Ski and Snowboard Program you will be assessed a late fee of $30.

We are accepting youth registrations for personnel who PCS into the com-

munity on or after Thursday, December 1st. This registration period is

Friday, December 16th— Friday, January 13th.

A copy of your orders are required. Cost is $186 per child.

Skill Development Programs

Start SMART Winter play for Strong Beginnings starts Wednesday, January 27th 10:45-11:30 a.m.

No extra cost just your CDC fee's.

Activities include snow shoeing, snow structures, snow painting, and a whole lot more

Late Fees for the Youth Ski and Snowboard Program

SMART Winter Play



Monday—Friday 2:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m. CIV 08821-750-2654

School out days Monday—Friday 7:45 a.m.—5:30 p.m.

Closed Saturday, Sunday, and U.S. Holidays

School Age Center December 2011

December 2011

December 2011


Monday—Thursday 2:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m. and Friday 2:30 p.m.—10:00 p.m. CIV 08821-750-2600

School Out Days: Monday—Thursday 1:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. and Friday 2:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m.


Youth Center


Community Library


Monday–Friday 12 p..m.—7 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m.—7 p.m. CIV 08821-750-2467

Closed Saturdays and U.S. Holidays http://www.library.eur.army.mil/

Run, run, as fast as you can to the Community

Library on 8 December, at 10:30 for preschool

story time. For this final story time of the year, we

will feature a special puppet presentation of the

story ―The Gingerbread Man‖ with a craft activity to

follow. Don‘t miss this performance of a classic

holiday tale and crafting fun.

The Army Digital Media Library just got a whole new look and feel. Completely revised to be more user

friendly and merge better with the library‘s web catalog, you‘ll love the new features. Search by the device

you use, including Kindle and Apple, browse by format or genre, suggest a purchase, get

recommendations and read or listen to sample clips right from the site to see if you like something. There

are thousands of eBooks in all genres to choose from, and don‘t forget the audiobooks, movies and

music. Many of the movies are always available, so you won‘t have to wait if someone else has checked

out the movie you want. All you need is a library account and your MyAccount login and PIN. The library

staff will be happy to answer any questions or help you if you have problems.

Run, Run, As Fast As You Can…...

Army Digital Media Library gets a Makeover!

Looking for creative ideas this holiday season? Or maybe you need some

music or want to watch your favorite classic Christmas movies? The li-

brary is the perfect place to find what you need. Check out our

December display area of stories, cooking and crafting books, music,

audiobooks and movies. And, what better way is there to save money and

personalize the holidays than to make something yourself or with your

family? Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center is just one of the many free

library resources available from our web page. With activities such as

card making, candle making, cooking, sewing, wreath making and even

toy construction, each activity topic contains hundreds of articles with

step-by-step instructions for creating the items. Click the D.I.Y. tab on the

research page and get started with holiday fun.

New Ideas and D.I.Y. Help for the Holidays

Preschool story time

will take a break for

the holidays after

Thursday, December

8 and begin again on

Thursday, January 19,

at 10:30 a.m. But

there are plenty of

stories in the library

to keep you cozy all

winter long.

December 2011

Meet Lory Benson


Monday: Friday 5:30 a.m.—8:00 p.m. CIV 08821-750-2747

Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Closed: Sunday and U.S Holidays

Mueller Fitness Center

As a Spinning Instructor, a Certified Pilates teacher, and a Holistic Nutrition

Counselor, I work with individuals on making healthier choices that will help them get

in touch with their body.

I am a fully certified Pilates instructor through Body Arts and Science International,

and also studied the classical Pilates technique at The Physical Mind Institute, NYC. I

trained as a Holistic Health Counselor at the IIN Teacher‘s College, Columbia

University. I hold a B.S. degree in Health Promotion and Exercise Science, and I am a

certified Personal Trainer through the Cooper Institute. My Spinning instruction comes

from Mad Dogg Athletics, AFAA Spinning, Cooper Institute Spinning Instructor,

Schwinn/Reebok Spinning Instructor, and a Greg Lemond Spinning Instructor.

Teaching exercise and health promotion is not a job for me, they are my methods that

bring healing to this world. This is my journey. I am passionate about guiding,

empowering and inspiring people to live a healthier, happier, more peaceful life. If I

can do it; and I have never felt better! I know you can too! So giddy up!

The Mueller Fitness Center will be closed on the following holidays.

Christmas — Sunday, December 25 and Monday, December 26, 2011

and

New Years — Sunday, January 1 and Monday, January 2, 2012


Massage and Beauty Treatment

Gift Certificates

Contact a MFC staff member

to get yours today

NOW AVAILABLE

Fitness Class Descriptions

Zumba® (cardio) This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party™ is fun for everyone; try it to work your muscles, your heart, and

your mind in a new way. Ditch the workout and join the party!

Pilates Mat (strength/flexibility) Pilates is a unique series of exercises developed to strengthen and tone core muscles, improve posture and flexibility, and create a

streamline shape.

Spin (cardio) This is an intense indoor cycling workout using various cycling techniques from hill climbing and sprinting to peddling at different tensions.

Easily modified for beginners.

Yoga Fit (strength/flexibility) A class designed to improve the health, performance, and mental acuity of individuals seeking to improve their overall level of fitness. This

style of Hatha Yoga blends balance, strength, power, and flexibility into a fitness format doable by individuals of any fitness level.

TurboKick (cardio) TurboKick® is the ultimate cardiovascular challenge that's a unique blend of intense intervals strength/endurance training, and a relaxing

cool-down. TurboKick®, the live version of TurboJam®, requires no previous kickboxing experience or equipment, just bring your attitude

and desire to have fun!

NEW! Spinning-n-Yoga, Yoga-n-Zumba on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-10 a.m.

December 2011


Monday: Friday 5:30 a.m.—8:00 p.m. CIV 08821-750-2747

Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Sunday and U.S Holidays: Closed

WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MERRY FITNESS

AND A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON

DECEMBER 2011 Sports and Fitness

Group Fitness Classes Price: $5.00 “First come, first serve"

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1.

1730 Spin

1830 Pilates

2.

1830

NIGHT SPRINT

3.

17:00 Spin

4.

Gym Closed

5.

12:00 TurboKick 18:30 YogaFit

1815 & 1915

Basketball

6.

6:15TurboKick 17:30 Spin

1830 Pilates

7.

1815 & 1915

Basketball

8.

9.

10.

17:00 Spin

11.

Gym Closed

12.

12:00 TurboKick 17:30 Zumba 18:30 YogaFit

1815 & 1915

Basketball

13.

6:15TurboKick 17:30 Spin

14.

17:30 Zumba

1815 & 1915

Basketball

15.

16.

9:00 Zumba

17.

18.

Gym Closed

19.

12:00 TurboKick 17:30 Zumba 18:30 YogaFit

1815 & 1915

Basketball

20.

6:15TurboKick 8:30Spin-n-Yoga 17:30 Spin

21.

12:00 Spin 17:30 Zumba

1815 & 1915

Basketball

22.

830Yoga-n-Zumba

23.

9:00 Zumba

24.

Gym open 11:00-17:00

25.

MERRY

CHRISTMAS

Gym Closed

26.

Gym Closed

27.

6:15TurboKick 8:30Spin-n-Yoga

28.

12:00 Spin 17:30 Zumba

29.

830Yoga-n-Zumba

30.

9:00 Zumba

31.

15:30 Spin

Gym open 11:00-17:00

Happy New Year



Monday–Friday 12 p.m.—6 p.m. CIV 08821-750-2638


Outdoor Recreation, Pete Burke Community Center, and Trips and Tours

Ski Weekends and Weekend Getaways

Prague: Long Weekend with Bohemian Beers Friday, January 13- Monday, January 16, Departs at 4:15 p.m. Cost: $370 Let‘s go to the place everyone wants to see in the ―new Europe.‖ Prague is often on the top of

everyone‘s list of places to visit in the old world. We leave at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, January 13. We

should arrive at our hotel shortly after 10 p.m., then for those who are ready to party; there will be an

orientation tour of Prague, including how to get back to the hotel if your experience of the city is going

to include any of the very late night spots! Friday starts with a daytime tour that includes a few more

touristic sights. We will arrange tickets for those who want to see an opera on Saturday evening.

Prague has it all; museums, shopping, churches, art, and of course, architecture. Paul will conduct a guided tour of the Franz Kafka museum

as well. There will be a fair amount of free time to explore on your own. Three full nights in Prague and two days before we load up for the

ride back to Bavaria. On the way home we will stop in Plzen to sample some Plzener Urquel at a terrific restaurant. Estimated arrival time

back in Garmisch is about 8 p.m. Do not forget that you need a passport!

Ladies Only

Saturday, February 18—Monday, February 20

Cost: $279 (add rental for $20)

In the middle of the Oetztaler Alps, mountain summits with their unspoiled ski

slopes waiting and within your grasp. With over 35km of groomed ski runs,

your downhill adventure begins right on the doorstep. Enjoy Europe's highest

sauna at 2.845 meters, located on the Hochjoch Glacier!

Guys Only

Friday, February 24—Sunday, February 26

Cost: $289 (add rental for $20)

Plenty of skiing in the beautiful Dolomites. Re-live history with "The Great

War" Ski Tour or conquer the Sella Ronda with over 1,200 kilometers of

groomed ski runs covered in perfect snow, exhilarating altitudes, and breath-

taking views.

December 2011

Ski, Board, and Bob

The annual Ski, Board, and Bob races at the Hausberg Ski area are

approaching fast. Mark your calendars

March 16-18, 2012

Events include:

The US Forces Open Invitational

Championships

Mini Bob Cross Sled Race

Mountain Man / Woman Ski Tour

Race

and finally….

The Amazing Race, Winter Edition


Monday–Friday 12 p.m.—6 p.m. CIV 08821-750-2638


Ballets, Concerts, and Operas in Munich Cost: $12 for transportation only One of the best things about living in the countryside around Garmisch-Partenkirchen is that our beautiful village

is located so close to Munich, the Bavarian capital city with all the cultural opportunities that anyone could ask

for. If you are interested in acquiring season tickets for any of these events, please contact us at DSN 440-

3370, Civ. 08821-750-3370, or email us at [email protected].

Tuesday, December 13 – Music includes Hindemith's Concert-Overture Neues vom Tage, Mozart's Concerto for Violin and

Orchestra No. 3 in G major, and Bruckner's Symphony No. 4 in E flat major Romantic

Tuesday, January 10 – Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2 in C minor (the Resurrection Symphony)

Wednesday, January 18—The Abduction from the Seraglio

The Pete Burke Community Center provides transportation to and from the venue for the concert. For those that just want a night in Munich

seeing the many sights, take in a movie, or just enjoy a meal in one of the many fine eating establishments

Winter Equipment Rental

Day Weekend Week Season

Ski/Snowboard Package $21 $35 $80 $225

Kids Package $15 $25 $55 $150

Cross Country Package $15 $25 $40 $95

Snowshoes $15 $25 45

Mini-Bobs $5 $10 $25

Ski Helmets $5 $10 $25

Check out our ski lover specials

Hot Wax – Rich-n-creamy and soooo good for your skis, hot ironed. $19

―Ski School Special‖ - Standard tune-up $39

‗World Cup‘ - Deluxe tune-up $49

We offer ski and snowboard lessons too!

Here are just a couple of the activities offered by ODR during the

winter season.

Ski Austria Bus

Get on the Ski Express Bus, and leave the driving to us! We visit a

different ski area each time, and visit some out of the way places.

Night Sledding

It is an all mountain, high tech, adrenaline sport. We call it; ―the other

winter sport‖. Imagine a completely groomed and lighted ski run just for

sleds, with a cable car to get you back up, all night long!

ODR Winter Activities


December 2011

December 2011

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

CALENDAR LEGEND

Army Community Service

Community Library

Mueller Fitness Center

Outdoor Recreation

The Crafts Tree

Winterfest

Night Sprint

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GrüssGott

M.o.M. Stroller

Walk

Conversational

German

ACS Playgroup

Working

Wednesday

M.o.M.‘s Support

Café

Stress

Management

Pre-school Story

Time w/. Puppet

Play

Christkindlmarkt

– Innsbruck

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Money Monday

M.o.M. Stroller

Walk

Conversational

German

ACS Playgroup

Concert in

Munich

Newcomer‘s

Briefing

German Customs

& Culture

Christkindlmarkt

– Bresannone

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

M.o.M. Stroller

Walk

Farewell to Doris

Conversational

German

ACS Playgroup

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Fitness Center

and Library

Closed

All FMWR

facilities closed

Christmas Crafts Bazaar



USAG Garmisch Family and MWR

Attn: Marketing

Unit 24515

APO AE 09053

Phone: DSN 314-440-3658 CIV 08821-750-3658

Fax: DSN 314-440-3514 CIV 08821-750-3514

E-mail: [email protected]

"We have more than the mountains."

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