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Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 Volume 9, Issue 43

Published for members of the SHAPE/Chièvres, Brussels and Schinnen communities

Benelux news briefs Time changes in Europe Central European Summer Time changes back to Central Euro- pean Time Sunday, Oct. 30, at 1 a.m. Set your clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night. Trunk or Treat traffi c fl ow Vehicle access to the Chièvres Army Lodge, Fitness Center, Ken- nel, PX and Commissary will be restricted Oct. 31 from 4 to 9 p.m. Shuttle buses between the Trunk or Treat area and parking lots will be available. Dog boarding limited The Chièvres Kennel will be undergoing renovations and improvements through Dec. 23. Boarding space for dogs only will be limited during this time. Pet- grooming services will remain available. Fraudulent AKO websites The 106 Signal Brigade has re- ported that there are currently two fraudulent websites mas- querading as Army Knowledge Online (AKO) for the purpose of obtaining CAC login credentials of U.S. personnel. These two sites are 'akoarmymil[dot]com' and 'akousarmy[dot]com.' Do not access these sites for any reason. The legitimate AKO website is located at https://www.us.army. mil/. As always, be vigilant. Be safe. Table of Contents News...... 1-3 Retiree Appreciation Day Inside the gate...... 4-6 Anthony D. McKinney, casualty assistance representative, provides information to one of the retirees during the Outside the gate...... 7 Retiree Appreciation Day at the Schinnen Community Activities Center, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Patricia Luijpen) Oct. 27, 2016 Benelux hosts appreciation day for retirees by Patricia Luijpen USAG Benelux USAG Benelux put retirees in the spotlight to provide a way for retirees to receive the during the annual Retiree Appreciation Day most updated information about the many held Friday at the Schinnen Community Ac- benefits and retiree services that the DoD, tivities Center and Saturday at the SHAPE veteran organizations, and the surrounding Healthcare Facility. bases offer," said Ronald Macauley, USAG Both events offered information booths, Schinnen Retiree Appreciation Day project immunizations, medical and dental screen- officer. ings to military retirees from in and around Many retirees said they valued the in- the Benelux area. formation and very much appreciated all Col. Kurt Connell, USAG Benelux command- the effort by the many organizations and er, kicked off the events with welcoming volunteers at the event. and appreciative remarks to the military "It would not have been such a success retirees for their service and to the repre- without all the great support," added Macau- Randall Johnson receives a fl u shot during sentatives and volunteers for their support ley. "I want to thank all of the organizations the Retiree Appreciation Day at SHAPE, for the event. that contributed time and resources to this Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. (U.S. Army photo "Our main reason for holding this event was event and all the retirees who attended." by Kathy Garrity-Cantwell) Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas runs through Dec. 5 You can donate to many great charitable causes. To do so, go online to https://cfcoverseas.org. This week, the focus is on wounded warriors and USAREUR suicide awareness: 250,000 service members will transition into civilian communities each year during the next four years; 1 in 10 homeless adults 2015 final is a veteran; since 2001, more than 2 million American children have had a parent deployed at least once, deployed veterans have 41 percent higher suicide risk compared to the general U.S. population. Check hereunder how you can make an impact.

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Oct. 27, 2016 SHAPE Child Development Center conducts ﬁ re drill by Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie Visual Information Specialist

SHAPE Child Development Center conducted a fi re drill during the fi re prevention week at SHAPE, Oct. 13. During the fi re drill, caregivers and children trained on fi re evacuation. (Photos clockwise) Caregivers with U.S. Army Benelux SHAPE Child Development Center push babies in fi re cribs for a rapid and safe evacuation to the collection point during a fi re drill for fi re prevention week, at SHAPE, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. • Sparky the fi re dog poses with children at U.S. Army Benelux SHAPE Child Development Center after a fi re drill during fi re prevention week, at SHAPE, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. • Andy Daie, a Belgian Fire Prevention Inspector with U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Directorate of Emergency Services leads a child towards the Child Development Center during a fi re drill for fi re prevention week, at SHAPE, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. • Sparky the fi re dog hugs a child in U.S. Army Benelux SHAPE Child Development Center after a fi re drill during fi re prevention week, at SHAPE, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. (U.S. Army photos by Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)

Trunks and volunteers are needed for ‘Trunk or Treat’ and ‘Autumnfest’ activities in Brussels, Chièvres and Schinnen.

If you are willing to help, go to http://benelux.armymwr.com/europe/benelux/events/halloween- benelux?eID=562832

[3] Oct. 27, 2016 ALL COMMUNITIES Register now • Take VTC-projected classes - To sign up, call DSN 366-6824 or civilian 065-326824 fro SHAPE ACS, DSN 368-9783 or civilian 02-7179783 for Brussels ACS and DSN 360-7500 or civilian +31 (0)46-4437500. - Personal finance - Learn what it takes to be an effective money manager for the household. The discus- sion includes basic budget, buying insurance, retirement plans, savings and living within one's means. The class will take place Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to noon. • “It’s All About You” - Steadman Graham, longtime partner of media powerhouse Oprah Winfrey, will be the headliner of the Army Community Service Resiliency Seminar “It’s All About You” in the SHAPE 100 Area Auditorium in Building 102’s Room 115 Dec. 2 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. This seminar will also present motivational speaker Joseph Oubelkas of the Netherlands and Charles Ruffolo of NetworKing. To register for this event and for information about the shuttle, contact Brussels ACS at DSN 368-9783 or civilian 02-7179783. • Snow World - Sponsored by BOSS, the event will take place Nov. 3 to 4. Day 1, participants will be briefed about driv- ing hazards in the winter. Day 2, trip to Snow World in the Netherlands to learn how to ski and/or snowboard. Reg- istration needed by Oct. 28 at DSN 361-6820 or civilian 068-276820. BRUSSELS COMMUNITY Register now • Election Night party in Brussels - Hosted by the American Club of Brussels and The Bulletin, the event will be held Nov. 8 at the Brussels Marriott Hotel, Rue Auguste Orts, 3-7 starting at 8:30 p.m. Admission is €14.95. For registration and pre-payment, check http://www.uselections.be. • CYSS Youth Sports & Fitness Volleyball Clinic - Register until Nov. 14 for season starting Nov. 15 through Nov. 18. Cost is $20. For information, call DSN 368-9651 or civilian 02-7179651. Oct. 27 • 3 Star Dinner Special - 3 Star Dinner Special - All you can eat Taco Bar as of 5:30 p.m. Cost: adults $10, children, ages 12 and under, $5. For details, call DSN 368-9822 or civilian 02- 7179822. Reserve by close of business the Tuesday before at [email protected]. Inside the gate • Community Movie Night "Secret Life of Pets" (PG) - At the BOSS Movie Area, Bldg. 1, third floor at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 & Nov. 3, 5, 10 • Photography Workshop - This five-part series kicks off at the 3 Star at 7 p.m. Each one-hour class will be taught by a former Army combat photographer. Cost is $10 for all sessions. To register, call DSN 368-9822 or civilian 02-7179822. Oct. 28 • Take away pizza - Choose from multiple sizes and among various toppings. Call the 3 Star at DSN 368-9819 or civilian 02.717.9819 for more information and to place your order. Nov. 1 to 14 • Burpee Challenge - Sign up for the challenge and complete 350 burpees in 14 days. For more information and to sign up, call DSN 368-9667 or civilian 02-7179667. Nov. 3 • 3 Star Dinner Special - Oriental ribs and stir fried noodles with rice and salad as of 5:30 p.m. Cost: adults $12, children, ages 12 and under, $6. For details, call DSN 368-9822 or civilian 02-7179822. Reserve by close of business the Tuesday before at [email protected]. • Community Movie Night "Captain America: Civil War " (PG-13) - At the BOSS Movie Area, Bldg. 1, third floor at 6:30 p.m.

[4] Oct. 27, 2016 SCHINNEN/BRUNSSUM COMMUNITY Nov. 4 • Community Movie Night "Sausage Party" (R) - At the BOSS Movie Area, Bldg. 1, third floor at 6:30 p.m. Register now • JFC Chapel Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner - Register by Nov. 18. The potluck will take place Nov. 24 at the Alliance Restaurant from 6 to 8 p.m. To register, sign up on the bulletin board in the chapel foyer, first floor. Oct. 27-28 • Host Nation Orientation/Newcomers' Tour - Held from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Schinnen ACS. All newcomers and spouses are invited to learn about their new community, including local customs, culture, and language. Day one consists of local briefings from agencies and Dutch language and culture training. Day two, the group will go beyond the gate to learn and utilize public transportation. For more information or to register, call DSN 360-7512/7500 or civilian +31 (0)46-4437512/7500. Oct. 28 to 30 • Foggy Fields Bazaar in Geilenkirchen - Held in Hangar 4. Open to all citizens of NATO countries with valid passport. SHAPE/CHIEVRES COMMUNITY Sign up now • School Age Center Fall Camp and Youth Center Magic Camp - Held from Oct. 31 through Nov. 4 (No Magic Camp on Nov. 1). Sign up at Par- ent Central Services or call DSN 366-6839/6797/6745 or civilian 065- 326839/6797/6745. • CYSS Teen Babysitting Course - Register by Oct. 31 - Classes will be held at the Youth Center, building 503. Sessions take place from 8 a.m. to noon, Nov. 2, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. & 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 and from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 4. The course includes pediatric CPR and basic first aid certification, babysitters handbook and a magic babysitter's bag. All sessions must be attended to complete the course. For more information or to register, call DSN 366-6839/6797 or civilian 065-32-6839/6797. Oct. 29 • Purple Belt self defense class - The class addresses what it means to protect yourself and teaches self- defense skills which use your mind and body, showing you basic kicks, strikes and take-down techniques. The class is led by a qualified, male and female self defense instructors. Each participant will be awarded a Purple Belt on completion of the class. For more information and registration call DSN 366-6824 or civilian 065-326824. Inside the gate Nov. 3 • Interview Preparedness - Held at SHAPE Army Community Service, building 318, 2nd floor, conference room from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required at call DSN 366-6824 or civilian 068-326824. Tickets available now • SHAPE Performing Arts Centre - Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19. Matinee performances will be at 3 p.m. Nov. 13 and 20. For details on ticket sales, call DSN 423-3312 or civilian 065-443312 Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. Movies at Events Centre during SHAPE Cinema renovations The Events Centre dinner theater is now open during SHAPE Cinema renovations. The cinema is expected to reopen in February. Free movies will be showing at the Events Centre through Oct. 29. The ECDT grand opening will be Oct. 30 with ticket sales as follows: Rates — 2D movies: adults, €6.50; children, ages 12 and under, €3.75. 3D movies: adults, €8.50; children, ages 12 and under, €5.75. Visit http://www.shape2day. com, and click "Cinema Schedule" icon. Ticket sales begin 30 minutes prior to each showing. Films will start promptly. Wild Wednesday and Thrifty Thursday mean half-price popcorn and free movies as well as half-price pizza and calzone at the Pizza Bowl. Wednesday movies will be for teenagers and older. Thursday movies will be from the same film series (or related subject matter) as an upcoming film. Movies at JFC HQ Alliance Theater Rates — adults, €6.50; children, ages 11 and under, €3.75. For the movie schedule, visit http://www. shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/Schinnen-1366146.

[5] Oct. 27, 2016 BRUSSELS COMMUNITY Oct. 28 • Autumnfest's Trunk or Treat - Event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Open to U.S., NATO and U.S. Embassy ID card-holders. To register your trunk, call DSN 369-9768 or civilian 02-7179768. SCHINNEN/BRUNSSUM COMMUNITY Oct. 28 and 29 • Haunted House in Geilenkirchen - Held in Buildings 92 and 93 Oct. 28 from 7 to 11 p.m. and Oct. 29 from 6 to 11 p.m. Cost: €5 per person. Open to all citizens of NATO countries with valid passport. Oct. 28 • Trunk or Treat - Event including haunted forest, children's activities and spooky bowling will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. To find out more, call Outdoor Recreation at DSN 360-7560 or civilian +31 (0) 46-4437560. Oct. 29 • Trick or Treat in Geilenkirchen - Held from 4 to 6 p.m. in Hangar 4. Open to all citizens of NATO countries with valid passport. SHAPE/CHIEVRES COMMUNITY Oct. 28 • Halloween Night - At the B3's from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free adminission and free drinks for the best costumes. Oct. 29

Halloween activities Halloween • Halloween Cosmic Bowling - At 5 p.m. for 0 to 12 years old; at 6 p.m. for 13 to 18 years up and at 7 p.m. for 19 years and up. Prizes for best costumes. Game is at $1; shoes at $1. Oct. 29 and 31 • Haunted Forest - Held by the CYSS Keystone Club from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday, across from the Army Lodge on Chièvres Air Base. Admission: €5. Oct. 31 • Trunk or Treat - Held near the Army Lodge and the old PXtra on Chièvres Air Base from 4 to 9 p.m. Register your trunk at http://chievres.armymwr.com/europe/chievres/chievres-events/trunk-or-treat-2?query=trunk. If you prefer, contact DSN 361-5589 or civilian 068-275589.

Upcoming organized trips

SHAPE Trips and Tours • Prague, Czech Republic, Feb. 25 to March 1, 2017 Serving Brussels, Chièvres and SHAPE. Call DSN 423- Lloret de Mar and Barcelona, Spain, April 3 to 12, 3884 or civilian 065-443884. 2017 (spring break) • Oldest Halloween extravaganza in Germany: Castle • Crete, Spa and Middelkerke, all year Frankenstein with stage shows in Darmstadt, Oct. 29 SHAPE Travel Group • Portugal, Oct. 30 to Nov. 4 (school break) For details, visit http://www.facebook.com/groups/ • Amsterdam with Madame Tussauds, Nov. 5 SHAPETravelGroup. • Flanders Field/World War I tour, Ieper (Ypres), Belgium, • Taste of Belgium, Nov. 15 Nov. 12 • Cologne Christmas markets, Nov. 22 • Lord of the Dance in Oostende, Nov. 19 • Valkenburg, the Netherlands, Nov. 29 • Ice Magic Hasselt, Nov. 26 • Canterbury, Dec. 8 • German Christmas markets (Rothenburg, Frankfurt/ • Paris Lights, Dec. 15 Main and Aachen), Dec. 3 to 4 • London sales, Jan. 19, 2017 • German Christmas markets (Bonn/Cologne), Dec. 10 Schinnen Trips & Tours • German Christmas markets (Dortmund, Berlin and Call DSN 360-7560 or civilian +31 (0) 46-4437560. Potsdam), Dec. 16 to 18 • Paris, Nov. 19 • Paris in winter, Dec. 27 • Cologne Christmas Markets, Dec. 3 • New Year's in London, Dec. 30 to Jan. 2, 2017 (Sign • London Express, Dec. 17 up by Nov. 16.) • Malgrat de Mar, Spain, April 14 to 23, 2017 • London with Aladdin, Feb. 4, 2017

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Read about events near Chièvres, SHAPE and Brussels. Read about events near Brunssum and Schinnen (in Oct. 28 the Netherlands unless otherwise indicated). • Lute concert in Ath - Held at the Maison des Géants Oct. 27-30 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to celebrate the anniversary of • Affordable Art Fair in Amsterdam at Krom- Jacques de Saint-Luc (1616-2016). Admission: €10. houthal, Bedrijfscentrum ‘De Overkant’ on It is strongly recommended to reserve your seat via Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231 has thousands of email at [email protected]. original paintings, prints, sculptures and photos Oct. 29 for affordable prices. Open from noon to 9 p.m. • Evening Halloween walking tour in Havré - Starting Thursday and Friday; from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ranch, Rue de l'Europe, between 6:30 and 9 Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. p.m. Participating fee is €2 per adult, which includes Admission: €14; children 15 and younger – free a Halloween cocktail. (Free for children) entrance. • Plants fair in Grosage (Chièvres) - Held at the pond Oct. 28-29 "La Fleur Grosage", Place Saint-Christophe from 9 a.m. • Horror Night in Brunssum - The greatest haunted to noon. Fair is indoors but take your rubber boots if house in Limburg will be at Studio Hellenbrand, you want to see the ponds. If you want to bring some Haefland, 30. At the Horror Night you walk in a plants, you can set up as of 8:30 a.m. group for half an hour in a specially built haunted Oct. 29-30 house with more than 60 scary actors. Event • Display/Sale of birds in Jurbise - Held at the Cultural starts at 7 p.m. both days. Admission is €8. Center on Rue du Moustier 8 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 28-30 both days. • Foggy Fields Bazaar in Geilenkirchen AB - The Oct. 29 though Nov. 11 bazaar is open to all NATO and U.S. ID card • Household fair in Charleroi - Offers entertainment holders and is open from noon to 6 p.m. Friday; and products for the whole family: food, beers, local from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and from 10 products, furniture, cars and more. The fair is held a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Trick or Treat from 4 to at Charleroi Expo on Rue de l'Ancre 3. Open from 6 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week and to 7 p.m. on Oct. 29 weekends and holidays. Find more information at • Antique and curiosa market in Roermond at http://www.artmenagers.be. Kloosterwandplein in the center from 9 a.m. Oct. 30 to 5 p.m. • Flea market in Houdeng-Goegnies (30 booths) - Held • Michiel de Ruyter Day in Vlissingen is a day on Place de Goegnies from noon to 7 p.m. filled with naval activities, boats, music and • Flea market in Jemappes (200 booths) - On Avenue more at muZEEum on Nieuwedijk 1 from 1 to maréchal Foch from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Courtesy photo Courtesy 5 p.m. Admission: €2. • Local savors market in Ath (25 booths) - Held at Outside the gate Through Oct. 29 Salle du Quai de l'Entrepôt from 10:30 a.m. to 7 • Sand Sculpture Festival in Garderen - Interna- p.m. including wine, champagne, chocolates, bread, tional sculptors show their work on the theme cheese and more. No admission. "Gnomes, wild scenes and farm life" at "De Beel- • Volksmarch in Lens (5, 10 or 20 km) - Departs the dentuin" Oude Barnevelderweg, 5. Open Mondays square (Place de la Trinité) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Volksmarch in Ronquières (5, 10, 15 or 20 km) - Admission is €9.50; children 6 to 12 years old: Departs Rue Jules Dekeyn 29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Courtesy photo Courtesy €4.50; children under 6 get in free of charge. • Volksmarch in Opprebais (5, 10, 15 or 20 km) - Through Oct. 30 Departs the soccer field on Rue de la Bruyère from • Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven offers 300 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. events held in more than locations in the city. More information at http://www.ddw.nl. Ongoing Through Nov. 6 • Chrysanthemums show in Arcen - In and outside Through Nov. 6 (Exhibit has been extended) displays at Kasteeltuinen Arcen on Lingsfort- • Harry Potter exhibit in Brussels - Open daily from erweg, 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Brussels Expo on Place de Admission is €15 per adult, €7.50 for children Belgique at Palais 2. Tickets can be purchased online 4 to 17 years old and free for children under 4. at http://ticketmaster.be.

Remain vigilant, and maintain situational awareness at all times.

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