Military Saves Week, part of the DoD Financial Readiness Campaign, is a chance for service members and their families to assess their own saving status and take financial action. Studies show that having a savings plan with specific goals can have beneficial financial effects, regardless of income level. The Military Saves Week theme ‘Set a Goal. Make a Plan. Save Automatically.’ encourages individuals to do just that.
This Military Saves Week join over 310,000 people who have pledged to save by taking the Military Saves Pledge.
Already taken the pledge? Military Saves encourages you to recommit to your savings goal and re-pledge today.
When savers take the Military Saves pledge they can receive:
• Free subscription to the monthly Military Saves e-Newsletter• Free myFICO credit score for servicemembers and their spouses courtesy of FINRA Investor Education Foundation • Quarterly e-newsletters from America Saves
The Garmisch Child Development Center (CDC) is pursuing re-accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals.
The process for accreditation involves a concerted effort by administration, teaching staff and families at the Garmisch CDC. To pursue NAEYC re-accreditation, the CDC has been undergoing an extensive self-study process, measuring the program and its services against the 10 NAEYC Early Childhood Program standards and more than 400 related accreditation criteria. Each classroom and the program as a whole are required to create an extensive
portfolio that provides evidence that the standards and related criteria are being met. The next step is a site visit by NAEYC Assessors to ensure that the program meets each of the ten program standards.
The NAEYC Accreditation system was created to set professional standards for early childhood education, and to help families identify high-quality preschools, child care centers and other early education programs. To earn NAEYC Accreditation, a program must meet each of the 10 NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards. Programs are accredited by NAEYC for a five-year period.
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Highlights Child Development Center Re-accreditation
March 2013
Family and MWR Newsletter
Library
Mueller Fitness Center
Arts & Crafts
Child, Youth & School Services
Outdoor Recreation and Tours
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March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day!
Dive into Irish Fiction this Month with a great selection of novels at the Library! P. 2
New Zinio Magazine Subscription Service through Army Europe Libraries. P. 3
Mondays are fun at the School Age Center with new projects each week during the Art Club meetings P. 4
Join the Dance-Fitness Party every Monday and Wednesday at the Mueller Fitness Center. P. 5
Check out the Amazing Race, Winter Edition, happening soon with Outdoor Recreation and Tours. P. 6
Children can have fun too at the Crafts Tree. Watercolor Painting Classes are a great way to inspire their creativity P. 7
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Military Saves Week February 25 - March 2By Andia Dinesen, Military Saves Coordinator
Military Saves Pledge
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Library Services• Free Wi-Fi• Printing• Copy Machine• Public computers/CAC enabled• Language learning resources• New Release AAFES Movies on VHS• Music CDs• DVD & Blu-Rays• Wii, PS3 and XBOX games• Audio books• Web access to Library account • e-books
Hours of Operation Sunday - Friday Noon - 6:30 p.m.Saturday Closed
Contact Information DSN 440-2467CIV 08821-750-2467
LibraryMarch 2013
March 21, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.Join us at the library for this original puppet adaptation of the classic German folk tale “The Bremen Town Musicians”. Meet donkey, dog, cat and rooster and accompany them on their journey to begin their new careers as musicians. Children and adults of all ages are welcome.
Teen Tech Jeopardy ChallengeMarch 14, 3 p.m.Teens! Get your geek on for the Tech Jeopardy Challenge 2013. Come individually or in a team to the library and play the classic game of Jeopardy with a technology twist. Bring your mobile gadgets and we’ll show you all the free stuff available to you to download from the library. Free cookies for all participants.
Celebrate Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsMarch is Women’s History Month Celebrate women this month by learning more about their historical achievements in various academic studies. Visit our display of books, audio books and movies featuring women who have made significant contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Take our short quiz and test your knowledge of women’s history and win a prize.
Preschool Story Time “Puppets, Fairytales and Folktales”Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.Join us for stories, songs and crafts. It’s never too early to introduce your child to the wonders of stories and reading. For children ages 2 and up with a caregiver. Don’t miss the fun.
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Puppet Show “The Bremen Town Musicians”
Stop by our special display of Irish Fiction this month. Choose from classic authors like Yeats, James Joyce and C.S Lewis to more contemporary writers like Column McCann and Frank McCourt.
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Puppet Show “The Bremen Town Musicians”
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Child, Youth & School Services
YOUTH CENTER
School Days Monday - Thursday: 2 - 6 p.m.Friday: 2 - 10 p.m.
School Out DaysMonday - Thursday: 1 - 6 p.m.Friday: 2 - 10 p.m.
Computer Lab Open Daily
Fitness Hour 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Contact InformationDSN 440-2600CIV 08821-750-2600
SCHOOL AGE CENTER
School Days 2:30 - 6 p.m.
School Out Days7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Homework Center Monday - Thursday 2:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Contact InformationDSN 440-2654CIV 08821-750-2654
School Age Center Calendar
MONDAYS
Art ClubMarch 4: Finger PaintingMarch 11: WeavingMarch 18: Egg DecoratingMarch 25: Pine Cone Feeders
Pet ClubMarch 4, 11, 18 & 25
TUESDAYS
Teen/Photo ClubMarch 5: Winter PhotosMarch 19: Wacky Poses
Science ClubMarch 12: Haunted ScienceMarch 26: Ooh aah Chemistry
WEDNESDAYS
Wonderful WednesdayMarch 6: 9th Wonderful WednesdayMarch 13: Grand Finale
Torch Club MeetingMarch 20
Girls and Boys ClubMarch 27
Gardening ClubMarch 27
THURSDAYS
Cooking ClubMarch 7: Blindfold Taste TestMarch 14: Shamrock MilkshakesMarch 21: Banana SplitsMarch 28: Chicken Kebabs
FRIDAYS
Fit and Fun FridayMarch 1: ShowshoeingMarch 8: Hula Hoop ChallengeMarch 15: Wii FitMarch 22: Frisbee ChallengeMarch 29: Surprise
Tech Club Game DayMarch 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Youth Center Calendar
MONDAYS
4 Square TournamentMarch 4
Pot o’ Tea With PeteMarch 11: 7 Wonders
Theater ClubMarch 18: Story TellingMarch 25: Dr. No
TUESDAYS
Game DayMarch 5: Quatro
Geography ClubMarch 19: New Wonders
Theater ClubMarch 12: 007 ProjectMarch 26: Suspense
WEDNESDAYS
Wonderful WednesdayMarch 6 & 13
Spring WatercolorsMarch 20
Engineers ClubMarch 27: Sweet Bridge
THURSDAYS
Social Leadership ClubMarch 7
Jeopardy at the LibraryMarch 14
Film ClubMarch 21: Screen TestsMarch 28: Editing
FRIDAYS
Culinary ClubMarch 1: Meatball MadnessMarch 8: Shepherd’s PieMarch 15: Irish StewMarch 22: Grilled Chicken
Film ClubMarch 29: That’s a Wrap
Healthy Lifestyle Challenge: Final Fitness AssessmentsMarch 18-22
Massage Therapy Session and/or Beauty TreatmentGift Certificate
Spin & YogaTuesday - 8:30 a.m.
Kundalini/QigongTuesday - 4:30 p.m.
Spin/CoreMarch 7, 21 & 28 - 4:30 p.m.
Hours of OperationMonday - Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Sunday & U.S. Holiday: Closed
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Contact Information DSN 440-2747 CIV 08821-750-2747
Final fitness assessments will be conducted for all Healthy Lifestyle Challenge participants.
Rejuvenate yourself with a specialty massage that suits your body, a facial that complements your skin type or a waxing service that fits your need. Great gift idea for any occasion!
This 75 minute fitness class combines cardio, strength and flexibility that will keep your body and brain totally engaged.
Price per class: $5“First come, first serve”
ZumbaMonday & Wednesday - 5:30 p.m.
SpinTuesday - Noon & 5:30 p.m.Wednesday: 5:30 a.m.Thursday: 8:30 a.m., noon, 5:30 p.m.Saturday: 3 p.m.
Kundalini YogaMonday & Wednesday - 6:30 p.m.
Turbo KickMonday - Noon
PilatesTuesday & Thursday - 6:30 p.m.
VolleyballMonday & Wednesday - 6:15 & 7:15 a.m.
Fitness On the SnowMonday - 9 a.m.
Healthy Lifestyle Challenge: EventsMarch 7 - 5:30 p.m. Cooking NightMarch 14 - 5:30 p.m. Running Clinic
Mueller Fitness Center
Fitness Class Schedule
This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness party (TM) 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 is a unique series of exercises developed to strengthen and tone the core muscles, improve posture and flexibility and create a streamline shape.
A very dynamic type of yoga session that vitalizes and balances the body using different breathing techniques, postures and kriyas which consist of rapid repetitive movement.
Team sports provide a fun way to keep in shape while making new friends. Practice your serves, blocks, and spikes while becoming a team player.
An intense indoor cycling workout using various cycling techniques from hill climbing and sprinting to peddling at different tensions. Easily modified for beginners.
Class is structured on the circuit format, combining cardio, strength and balance workout.
The ultimate cardiovascular challenge that’s a unique blend of intense intervals and a relaxing cool down. No prior kick boxing experience or equipment required. Bring your attitude and desire to have fun!
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Munich: The Bright TourMarch 2Tour offers the best sampling of highlights selected from as many as four churches, one rococo theatre, a few of the fountains, a museum and dining. Cost: $20 per person (includes train ticket).
One Day Ski Trips March 2 - BerwangMarch 16 - LeermoosMarch 30 - Axamer-LizumVisit some excellent lesser known areas on our local mountains in Austria. Includes transportation and ski pass. Cost: $79 Adults/$89 with equipment.
Night Skiing in Seefeld, AustriaMarch 6 & 22 Participants will visit Seefeld, Austria and have access to a quad chair and a huge groomed run for the evening. Transportation and lift pass included. Cost: $39 Adults/$29 Child. Equipment $10 extra.
Prague WeekendsMarch 8-10Lodging, transportation, tour of the Franz Kafka Museum and a visit to Pilsen is included. Cost is $290 Adults/$195 Child.
Amazing Race - Winter EditionMarch 9Teams and families will race their way across the ski slopes of Garmisch in this fun race! Cost: $20 Adults/ $15 Child.
Opera and Ballet Trips to MunichMarch 20Witness cutting edge drama in the form of Opera and Ballet. Transportation is provided. Call us for help with obtaining tickets for the performances. Not appropriate for children under 12. Cost: $12 Adults.
Special Live Theatrical Performance to MunichMarch 21Watch the theatrical performance People by Alan Bennet broadcasted live from the National Theatre in London. Munich is one of the four theatres in Germany that offer this simulcast. Tickets to the National Theatre in Munich must be obtained separately and usually run around 18€. Not appropriate for children under 12. Cost: $12 Adults.
Venice & Verona WeekendsMarch 22 - 24In just one short weekend see Venice and Verona! Spend the first two nights in Vicenza and take a short train ride into Venice. Visit Verona on Sunday with the opportunity to tour the famous Romeo and Juliet city before dinning at a wonderful restaurant and heading back to Garmisch. Cost is $299 Adults/$145 Child.
Insider’s Guide to Paris, FranceMarch 23 - 27Discover Paris’ hidden gems from Susan Steinke the tour guide. Trip includes transportation, lodging, breakfasts, Eiffel Tower admission, Hop On-Hop Off bus tour, and guided walking tours.
One Day Ski TripApril 13 - St. Anton
Concert Trip to MunichApril 9
Prague WeekendsApril 12 - 14
Erdinger Therme - “Water Works”April 20
Richard and Ludwig in Neuschwanstein CastleApril 21
Partenkirchen Historic Walking TourApril 23
Garmisch Historic Walking TourApril 25
Munich: The Dark TourApril 30 - Video and LectureMay 1 - Walking tour of the “Bier Hall Putsch” route.
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Hours of OperationMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday: Noon - 6 p.m.
Sign up for trips through MWR Online Services
Contact InformationDSN 440-2638CIV 08821-750-2638
Outdoor Recreation and ToursLeisure Travel Services Calendar Upcoming Events
March 2013
Family and MWR Arts & CraftsMarch 2013
Watercolor Painting ClassFor beginners and advanced students. Adults and children ages 4 and up. Fee $20 (includes supplies).
Oil or Acrylics Painting Class for BeginnersSundays, 2 - 4 p.m. Fee $69 (includes three sessions of instruction and supplies).
The Crafts TreeBldg. 263
Hours of Operation Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday:10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 3-7 p.m.Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
Contact InformationDSN 440-3888CIV 08821-750-3888
*Special openings for crafts parties and crafts project classes.
Entertainment OfficeDSN 440-3475CIV 08821-750-3475
Silk PaintingFor beginners and advanced students. By appointment only. Adults and children 4 and up. Two evening/afternoon classes. Fee $15 (plus supplies).
Tiffany Glass ArtDesign a beautiful window picture, mirror, or lamp shade. Four sessions of instruction for beginners and up. By appointment only. Fee $40 (plus supplies).
Reserve a Children’s Craft Birthday Party!Each child can create one project. Choices include pottery, ceramics, silk painting and watercolor painting. Decorations and clean up are included. Parties can be arranged outside of operating hours. Fee $15 per child (includes supplies).
Photo Printing KioskBring your digital pictures on a camera card, CD, USB, or cell phone for printing on quality Kodak paper. Design greeting cards, invitations, collages, and more! The Digital Self Service Print Station is easy to use, and you’ll have your pictures within seconds.
Music/Band Practice RoomIf you are a musician or band needing space to practice your music, contact the Entertainment Office to reserve the practice room.
Basic Ceramics Pouring ClassLearn how to poor and finish while making one easy class project to take home. Two evening classes. By appointment only. Fee $20 (includes supplies).
Hand Building with ClayLearn the techniques of pinching, coiling and slab work. Create cups, bowls, flower pots or a project of your choice. Two sessions of two hours each. Fee $48 (includes supplies).
Music Lessons for Children and AdultsPiano and violin instruction for ages 6 to adults. Lessons are offered for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels in the music practice room at the Crafts Tree. Fee $240 for a 2 month lesson package. Contact the Entertainment Office for scheduling.
Programs & Class ScheduleUpcoming Events
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