SHAPE Community Life February 2020
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Dear Shapians,
María José Tezanos Bustamante Community Event & Communication Management SHAPE Morale & Welfare Branch
SHAPE Community Life Bldg. 102, Room 105 065/44.20.69 [email protected]
www.shape2day.com SCL 1 CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2020
COMMUNITY NEWS
3 The Spirit of St. Nicholas 4 The Santa Claus Breakfast 5 2019 Christmas SHAPE Village Contest 7 A Meal for a Wish 8 The Big Green BOX 9 Cervantes diplomas 11 SHAPE International Toastmasters Club 9 MILITARY NEWS 12 Legal News! 13 Minister Guerini visits Afghanistan 14 IMM: Where Sweat Joins Nations
SHAPE LIFE
17 Grandma’s Attic Serves U.S. and NATO Community 18 Geeks in Ink - Menage Trois 18 Modern Jive at SHAPE 19 Look no further and discover the Library 21 The French Wine & Gastronomy Festival is back 22 SHAPE International Band 26 Love Hearts! 12
TRAVEL 28 Bergama: The Ancient City of Firts, Culture and Arts 31 EXPO Chantal HIX
SPORTS & FITNESS
32 Let the Underdogs Rise 33 Last Quarter Fitness Challenges Champions 34 SACEUR Throphy: Volleyball Tournament 36 SHAPE Football Club
MORALE & WELFARE
38 Upcoming Movies - SHAPE Alliance Auditorium 39 SHAPE Trips and Tours 26 40 SHAPE International Library 40 Fuel Card Price Information 41 SHAPE Performing Arts Centre 41 Silver Spoon Menu 42 SHAPE Sports & Fitness 43 SHAPE Pizza Bowl 44 SHAPE Club - B3’s - Upcoming Events
SHAPE AGENDA 45 Dates for your Diaries 46 Ongoing 47 SHAPE Travel Group 48 Forum and Puzzles 34
2 SCL Community News The spirit of St. Nicholas brought smiles to over 300 children this past December 2019!
By Pam Giacomello, President of the SHAPE IC3
ometimes gratitude is best expressed in pictures with Our SHAPE and US community’s gave gifts for over 300 just a few words to explain. S.H.A.P.E. IC3, (or SHAPE children under the following programs: International Chapel Charity Assoc.) are a dedicat- S “It Must Fit under the Bed” for over 100 children, for ASBL ed, international team of volunteers, who together with “charity partners from our community”, help to facilitate activities that support children in six charities, “outside “It Must Fit in a Shoebox” for over 94 children, supported the fence”. Each December, we invite participation for by Saint Augustin, in Mons. A local shoe store “Chauss- the SHAPE IC3 St. Nicholas Gift Program. ures Raoul”, in Chievres, gave us 2 large donations of In 2019, we hosted three parties on SHAPE: S.A.A.E. Bethl’eem: a foster care home for children (15), “It Must Fit In a Sac” Over 50 gifts were given to ESOP, in were hosted by two countries who with St. Nicolas gave Cuesmes, who celebrated Pere Noel later in December. out gifts, enjoyed pizza, and were treated to hear French I want to thank our IC3 Team, who managed the facil- children’s stories. itation, the volunteers who wrapped, shopped, helped Centre de Don Bosco: a foster care home for boys (15), with deliveries, our two gentlemen as St. Nicholas vol- unteers, as well as the US Chaplain who found us some at Decathlon, ate pizza, did arts and crafts and were treated to a show of marionettes! and bags of gifts. Les Ecoles de Devoirs: met us out front of SHAPE and On behalf of the SHAPE IC3 team, we wish to express picked up gifts for their children (20) helped by a bigger our heartfelt thanks for a wonderful opportunity to part- charity. A special group gift, with snacks and drinks for ner with you, in our support of the Belgium tradition of St their party was provided. Nicholas. 12
Chantal and Cristina, Gift Coordinator and Vice President Centre Don Bosco SAAE Bethl’eem The pictures show the large hearts & the smiling faces of a job well done!
“It Must Fit in a Sac” Gift Program The store that made the “It Must Fit In a “It Must Fit under the Bed” Gift 34 Shoebox” Gift Program happen! Program for St Vincent de Paul
www.shape2day.com SCL 3 The Santa Claus Breakfast
By Laurent Spitaels he Belgian National Military TRepresentation (BEL NMR) to SHAPE recently organised a “Santa Claus” breakfast. Faithful to our ancestral traditions based on mutual aid and solidarity, the members of the Belgian Community of SHAPE invited to this meal did not come empty-handed. Mrs Houdart, Alderworman for Youth and Early Childhood in the City of A large collection of games and toys had indeed Mons, the administrative team, Mrs Sarah Libert, and the pedagogical team, been organized on this occasion, allowing us to Mrs Melody Maiquez, of the "Cité de l'enfance" as well as the Belgian Military collect many gifts. Representation of SHAPE during the handing over of the toys.
The project was aimed at helping a Children Protection Association of Mons. The designated institution was the "Cité de l'enfance" (City of Childhood).
Sheer The sponsors invited to Driving Pleasure collaborate in our project reacted more than positively and opened up the hope of perpetuating this challenge exponentially for the years to come. Sincere thanks to the individual donors, to Camille the manager of the store “Fox et Compagnie" (“Fox & Company”) in Mons, to the manager of the Dreamland in Jemappes as well as to Mr Bartolas and Mrs Jennifer Dessart of Carrefour Market SHAPE.
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Avenue de Lisbonne 27, is number 1 Rue Banting 3, is number 2 Avenue de Lisbonne 11, is number 3 ex-aequo Family RAIKOS Family TODORAN Family OLEKSA
MS was pleased to welcome the winners of the SHAPE HChristmas Decoration Contest this 10th of January 2019 in the FSCEP building. The selection was made to elect the six best Christmas decorations in the made and decorations are more and more beautiful over the years. COM BSG encourages this spirit Rue Diesel 8, is number 3 ex-aequo of conviviality and celebration. Rue Mercator 14, is number 5 Family STREDI Family SIDIROPOULOS
Rue Lie 11, is number 6 Family PETREACA
Photo by Mar Domínguez Martínez (CECM Section)
The SHAPE Village Christmas Housing Management Section Contest is sponsored by (HMS)
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6 SCL A MEAL FOR
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www.shape2day.com SCL 7 The Big Green Box Helping hungry kids in the local community
By Pam Giacomello, President of the SHAPE IC3
he IC3, is a S.H.A.P.E. Group 2 charities, three support children T directly. Two are Homes where local charities and our diverse children are placed due to a need community. We can sponsor an event that supports a charity them placed there by the Court.) need or run programs ourselves. but family contact is maintained. The third, is an “After School Club” Have you noticed our box in the who help kids whose families are Carrefour Market? Re-named supported by the parent charity. last fall, the “Big Green Box” is a Subsequently the remaining place to give non-perishable food donations for, what we see as the “working poor”. Grace Buckle in the IC3 Garage Last fall, we made a deliberate from the government. choice to focus our energies from eleven charities to six, as It was brought to our attention we operate as volunteers within that some of the children in one a Board of eight. We work on the of the charity Homes, was coming interests or desires of those in to school with very little. Hungry, our community who want to help one would ask the daughter of a others in some way, and we help to colleague for some of her food. We learned that water versus the activities for this to happen. juice or milk, no fresh fruit, like an apple, was provided. Even a The 2019-2020 Board members small sandwich contained Nutella hail from Canada, Spain, Belgium, Slovenia and the United States. The BGB being an IC3 program, The teacher went shopping as the children where sharing. We asked decided at our Annual Meeting Helena, responsible of the Big Green that for 2020, the BGB would if this was a need to the six and Box IC3 Program, with her sons David support the children of the six the answer was “yes”. and Erik
In February, we will be supporting the Don Bosco Local Centre for Boys (18, from 5-18yrs old), and have received approval to hold a Food Drive in early March where we can add some fresh fruit, vegetables and bread. We will the food as well! Any money collected, we will go towards buying some new bikes, We will also be bringing 6 bags (16 in total were collected) from a Warm Clothing Drive, accomplished through the Grace Buckle, this past January. like ours, have a chance for a better future. Full tummies could mean being more alert in class, a chance to grow and be healthy too, to play outside, with their Shapian friends.
Thank you for helping Together we can make a difference!
8 SCL Cervantes diplomas awarded to students of the SHAPE International School
By Aline Rouvroy - SIS
ESP NMR, Brigadier General Alejandro Chueca, SIS Director General, Mr José Pittellioen and Students from the US High & Middle Schools and International/Belgian High School romoting the learning of languages is one to the students by the Spanish NMR, Brigadier of the goals of the SHAPE International General Alejandro Chueca, in the presence PSchool (SIS). Building on the success of the principals of the sections which obtained with the programmes to recognize the participated, of the teachers who prepared the level of English, French and German reached students to take the test, of Mrs Krenn and Mr by the students, a Spanish test, awarding Barranco from Instituto Cervantes as well as internationally recognized diplomas, was of a few proud parents. Both the Spanish NMR and the Director General of SIS underlined the importance of the of the SIS were invited to take a test in order Spanish language in the world and informed to obtain a diploma in Spanish as a Foreign the audience that Miguel de Cervantes, whose Language called the DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera) which is name has been chosen by the institute which delivered by the Instituto Cervantes. Out of promotes the learning of Spanish, was not only an author but also a military man. were granted diplomas. Based on the successful experiences since st held at the SIS and the diplomas were handed for the students.
ESP NMR, Brigadier General Alejandro Chueca, SIS Director General, Mr José Pittellioen, Principals and Teachers from the US High & Middle Schools and International/Belgian High School
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10 SCL SHAPE International Toastmasters Club Chartered in 1992, is still going strong! By Iskra Boteva (BUL)
Toastmaster Michelle Bernard - the meeting's Table Topics Master
SHAPE Toastmasters Christmas Extravaganza: Club President Sean Cunningham, Treasurer Sophie Beck, Toastmaster Anita Ziga & Secretary Rima Sammouri
WHAT is Toastmasters International? A non-pro!t educational organization that helps people discover and develop their communication and leadership skills, since 1924. "e organization has over 16,800 clubs in 143 countries. HOW can I improve? "e club o#ers a learn-by-doing approach towards each member. You learn by actually practising public speaking in front of an audience. You can try di#erent approaches until you !nd your own Toastmasters Anna Polak & Iskra Boteva voice to deliver your message e$ciently. Other members give you feedback that helps you along the way of improvement. WHY join? Communication skills are critical in all aspects of personal and professional life. You can learn how to speak and successfully convey your messages. You will challenge your comfort zone in a friendly and supportive environment of club members. "e SHAPE International Toastmasters, an English-spoken club, is unique due to the diversity of its members. Take advantage of being part of the SHAPE community and join this once-in-a-lifetime journey to discover your potential. WHEN do club members meet? Club President Sean Cunningham hosting the Area Director You are very welcome to join us as a guest, during one of the SHAPE Monica Dimitriu Toastmasters meetings, conducted every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the SHAPE Club. Our meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m. If you enjoy what you see and hear, you can easily become one of us. NEXT event? On Tuesday 25th February, SHAPE Toastmasters plan a speech contest (SHAPE Club, Building 903) for club members, with improvised and prepared speeches, in English and French. SHAPE members are cordially invited to attend this traditional speaking event. "ere’s no admission fee. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., contest starts precisely at 7:00 p.m. and concludes at 9:00 p.m. MORE information? Please forward an email to [email protected] Gbenga Odunjo & Iskra Boteva receiving the 'Best Table Topics Speaker' award' from Club President Sean Cunningham
www.shape2day.com SCL 11 military news
By Borja MONTES TOSCANO LAWFAS Content Manager Legal News! NATO’s institutionalization and Legal Operations’ talks in the USA
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12 SCL Minister Guerini visits Afghanistan
Courtesy of Italian Ministry of Defence Defence Minister Lorenzo Guerini’s visit to the Italian contingents engaged in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait ends today. The Minister met with Afghan and Iraqi political authorities.
Italian Minister of Defence, Lorenzo Guerini
hat was the start of Minister Guerini's address to the Italian contingent engaged in Operation T need for the desirable peace process to be based on Lorenzo Guerini, accompanied by Chief of Defence capital at an especially critical time for the future Reference: https://www.difesa.it/EN/Primo_Piano/Pagine/minister_guerini_visits_afghanistan.aspx
www.shape2day.com SCL 13 “The IMM is a symbol of our Alliance’s ability to unite under a common cause. Your comradery and courage transcend across all languages and borders, strengthening our resolve and commitment to defend the one billion citizens here in Europe.”
General Tod D. Wolters he organizers of the International volumes to your resilience and Moenchengladbach Military determination. You have poured TCompetition are happy to hear your heart and soul into ensuring these words from their highest that you are prepared. Because of ranking commander, General Tod this training, tomorrow you will be D. Wolters. The IMM will take place more responsive, more resilient on June 6th, 2020, for the 37th time. and more lethal than you were This makes the IMM the oldest and yesterday. And that will benefit the probably also the largest military skills entire Alliance.” competition in the area of the western A contest that is won on land (at defense alliance. the shooting range), on water (in It will be held on the grounds of the rubber dinghy) and in mid-air the historical moated castle of (hanging from rolls on the steel Moenchengladbach-Rheydt in rope at the obstacle course)? That IMM: Germany for the second time. „Over is only possible in the Lower Rhine the years, the IMM competition area and promises a lot of fun. The has brought out the very best in waters around the Renaissance its competitors, forging strong castle are just waiting to be used Where bonds, allies and partners alike”, for these demanding challenges. the Supreme Allied Commander The large tournament meadow Europe (SACEUR) wrote in his before the castle will be equipped greeting to all competitors. “Your with an assault course and the sweat willingness to participate speaks biathlon installations that were last joins nations The oldest longest- running international military skills contest in Europe gets a new edition in June be part of it! By Helmut Michelis
14 SCL used in the German reservists’ The German Defense Minister federal championships. Soldiers Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer from Mongolia, New Zealand, has just officially taken over the Estonia, Poland or Slovenia as patronage of the IMM and will participating guests? donate the winner plate. Moreover there will be cups for the different The honorary organizers of the categories of competitors and a “Moenchengladbach International cross of honour and a diploma for Military Competition” (IMM) of every participant. Teams consist of the German Army could hardly four competitors; if individuals want have imagined that at its outset to partake the organizer will join in 1984 in the middle of what them into teams. was the Cold War. “Thank you for your service and for the freedom Further information can be obtained: that you continue to generate for www.imm-bundeswehr.de or write to Europe. We applaud each of you for Reservistenverband, IMM-Büro, Hardter taking part in this military tradition, Straße 9-11, D-41179 Mönchengladbach or upholding the legacy of the great [email protected] Warriors who competed in the years past while inspiring bravery in our warriors today”, the SACEUR says. “Best of luck to all the teams!”
www.shape2day.com SCL 15 16 SCL SHAPE LIFE Grandma’s Attic Serves U.S. and NATO Community
By Suzanne Price Drew, President
With their help, the store sorts through hundreds priced goods such as clothing, appliances and those super useful transformers! More recently, the heart of this organization, and they are seasonable, clean and lightly used items that are please email us at
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Store hours are 11:00-3:00 Tuesday, Thursday, 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month. Consignments accepted 9:30-11:00 on Thursdays, 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month.
www.shape2day.com SCL 17 Geeks in Ink - Menage Trois By MSG Leandro Rocha he SHAPE Healthcare Family Facility Association There will be music, games, special light saber welcomes you back for the next Geeks in Ink training classes and yes FOOD J. Please mark TMenage Trois (Part 3) on the 29th of February, your calendar as this will be a one day event on 2020. Event will be from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM at a very special Leap Year Day. All this under one the SHAPE Events Center and doors are open roof and so much more. The SHFFA is so proud to all SHAPE ID Cardholders and whomever they to bring this event back and welcome all ideas so invite. This year’s event promises to be better than feel free to email [email protected] if you have something to add. You won’t be too late if happens this time will only occur every four years submitted before the 27th of February! as this event is held on a Leap Year, so no holding SHAPE Healthcare Families back J. Facility Association presents GII3 will showcase “Speed Dating” and yes you have to sign up. Please email shape.geekcon@gmail. com to get your registration form and questions answered as it will be an event open to everyone and very LBGT friendly. We look forward to all you Menage 3
You will have the chance to meet new Tattoo COMIC BOOK ARTISTS Artists and book appointments before the event; so please monitor your Facebook pages at SHAPE TATTOO ARTISTS Families and SHAPE Geeks in Ink to get their contact GAMES AND PRIZES information. There will be workshops, graphic novels, board gaming, videos, Lego displays and SIGN UP FOR even Cosplayers ready to show you how to build SPEEDDATING :
your favourite character and make it come to life. [email protected] This one day event will bring all your imagination that you can put into one place and share with like- Famous cosplayers from all over minded people and be ready to walk through the Hall of Justice with your own Cosplay Character for all to see. What more can you ask for. February 29 May the Force Be with You, Always and Live Long and Prosper \\ // 1030 to 1730
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Modern Jive at SHAPE! By Laura Tometczak o you or do you and your The complete schedule is as follows: partner love to dance, and Wednesday 12th, 19th and 26th February from would like to learn a new 20:15h to 20:45h Ddance discipline? Wednesday 4th, 11th and 18th March from 20:15h The SIDC will be introducing to 20:45h Modern Jive!
Modern Jive uses moves from other dance styles See you there! such as West Coast Swing, Salsa, Ballroom and Latin. We will be giving a 6-weeks course in which you will learn all basic moves of Modern Jive. The course will be held at the Aerobic Suite / gym on Wednesday’s in the evening, right after Salsa Cubana, from 20:15h until 20:45h
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Discover the LIBRARY! By Dan O’Riley - Library Technician
ooking for things that will enlighten you? Are you Learning Express wishing to view something more enriching than your typical video streaming app? Perhaps you Not only does this tool L would like to improve your computer skills. Do you want to take an online class? Would you like to learn test preparation for a new language? Or are you looking for a good online magazine? We have the solution for you! The SHAPE elementary kids through college students. Your kids International Library and Chievres Branch Library can prepare for tests beginning in elementary school have some exiting news about our digital resources and continue using Learning Express throughout middle and high school. Learning Express supports members. college preparation for bachelors, masters, and professional degrees. There are exam preparation Our *NEWEST* Online Resource resources for the ACT and SAT, as well as Graduate Kanopy School Admissions exams. Additionally, Learning Express is for adult learners who want to prepare to Would you like to stream take the GED High School Equivalency Exam, improve math or writing techniques, or learn computer skills. on your preferred devices, free for you, Mango Languages proudly brought to you Mango Languages is a by the Department of digital language learning Defense Libraries? In program for learners of all levels, with courses in an instant, you have the chance to give Kanopy, Learning courses in 21 languages, and 44 specialty courses designed to celebrate world cultures. Mango access to a large, curated catalog of educational, uses it as a medium to teach students language and and documentaries available. In reference to genres, cultural lessons. You will enrich your understanding of the language through memorization exercises and popular movies, plus a whole lot more educational repetition, challenging your recall of material through quick review sequences to ensure you maintain what you learn. Furthermore, every lesson explains the on Kanopy Kids. It’s a great way for kids to enjoy a Mo underlying grammatical structure, giving you the Willems “Pigeon” animation, seasons of Sesame Street or other children’s favorites. Kanopy’s streaming RBdigital Magazines only entertain, but also educate, enlighten and inspire Hundreds of magazines are the entire family. You will be amazed at how simple it available to you to read on is to download the Kanopy app to your device. Simply your mobile device in languages from around the go your device’s app store to download Kanopy for world. Titles like the Economist, New Yorker, Men’s free. Set up your account with Kanopy as a new user and you are ready to go. available and easily portable on your device. With the variety of languages and titles, there is something for Universal Class everyone! over 500 online non-credit digital resources that are available to all Department Continuing Education of Defense and SHAPE cardholders. You must be Courses. These courses are led by expert instructors registered with either SHAPE International or Chievres and are provided for your personal enrichment. Branch Libraries to begin your digital journey. Of Business, Career Training, Cooking, Real Estate, Crafts course, as a registered library member, you are and Hobbies and Psychology are just a few of the always welcome to come to either library to “unplug” subjects covered by these courses. and check out a good book, a board game, or an These courses have been designed for learners over 13 acoustic instrument such as an ukulele. If you have years of age. not done so yet, come on over to your local library to get the best of both digital and real worlds. The library
www.shape2day.com SCL 19 ¨ A representative from CITROEN - PEUGEOT will be in the Display Room located in the Commercial Area (Bld. 504 - next to the SHAPE Optical) on 19 February - 18 March - 22 April
20 SCL THE FRENCH WINE & GASTRONOMY FESTIVAL IS BACK!
By Commander Didier Eco!ard th edition of the th to 26th th also sell their famous plates of delicious nibbles “à la unforgettable!
some of them, you can consult their website, while SAVE THE DATE & MARK YOUR AGENDA!
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NATO Jazz Orchestra in Dinant th Orchestra performed for the 75th This show was one of a series that followed the historic route to the showcased music from the big band We shared the stage with guest Master Sergeant Stephanie Doehr (USA) sings her rendition of “C’est Si Bon.” also honored to be joined by the Mayor Photo credit: Technical Sergeant Tom Salyers (USAF)
SHAPE Christmas Tree Lighting
On December 5th and the Canadian School Choir performed “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” to commemorate the start of
Kruziki (USA) are seen performing Christmas carols at the SHAPE Tree Lighting. Photo credit: Specialist Ian Rictor (USA)
22 SCL 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne
th th th th for the community gathering to conclude the celebrations st Sergeant Devin Thomas (USA) and Staff Sergeant Lonnie Thompson (USA) perform music from the World War II era. Photo credit: Sergeant McKay Heaton (USA)
Birthday Celebration for National Military Representative Echelon
Corporal Eric Lundquist (USA) performs a solo in front of the American and Turkish tables at the NMR Echelon birthday celebration. Photo credit: Sergeant McKay Heaton (USA)
Intricate booths populated the club showcasing delicious th th
www.shape2day.com SCL 23 JAGUAR LAND ROVER BEAUTY MEETS PERFORMANCE
Members of NATO Forces receive preferential prices for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles through our Military Sales Program. We supply both brands in RHD and LHD configuration to your countries specification for all NATO members excluding US Members. Now at SHAPE every FIRST and THIRD Thursday of the month. Next to the opticians in the main shopping center car park.
For further information, please contact: Peter Thomas, Geilenkirchen, SHAPE / NATO HQ BRUSSELS +49 (0)2451 636084 • +49 (0)2451 9154232 Mobile +31 652303151 • [email protected]
24 SCL Band Member Spotlight: Sergeant Devin Thomas the stage with prominent jazz artists, numerous accolades in and out of the military, to include the Downbeat Student Team of the Year, and the Colonel Finley Sergeant Devin Thomas (USA) plays a solo with the SHAPE International Band. Photo credit: Staff Sergeant Timothy Stuart (USA)
Want to request the band?
The SHAPE International Band features the following ensembles:
NATO Jazz Orchestra. Large jazz ensemble NATO Unplugged. Ceremonial Band. Traditional military marching NATO Jazz Combo. Small jazz ensemble band performing marches, anthems, and ceremonial
Solo Vocalist. Soloist performing anthems for NATO Brass Ambassadors. Small ceremonial brass ensemble performing anthems, marches, and Solo Instrumentalist. Ceremonial Bugler. Solo bugler performing for Task Force X.
Upcoming Events:
Kiwanis Club of Lens Spring Festival of St. French Wine Festival 80th Anniversary of Concert Laurent the Royal Fanfares 2000, February 22nd March 15th 1700, March 24th 1800, April 25th NATO Jazz Orchestra NATO Jazz Orchestra NATO Jazz Combo NATO Jazz Orchestra Lens, Belgium Couillet, Beglium SHAPE Events Centre Eglise St. Victor, Petigny, Belgium
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www.shape2day.com SCL 25 Love Hearts!
By Antoaneta S. Lazarova, Environmental Health Technician, SHAPE Healthcare Facility
hat does the month of February mean to W spirit, the Chinese associated it with the center for day Libya, from a plant called Silphium which had properties, and was possibly also used as an herbal In under a minute, your heart can pump blood to Cardiomyopathy, a syndrome that can be caused in our circulatory system are ten times smaller than the heart to become “stunned” or paralyzed, causing strong chest, arm or shoulder pains, shortness of
26 SCL breath, dizziness, loss of consciousness, nausea for dealing with general stress can help us in times but not least, aromatherapy and the rose essential well as a decrease your breathing and rate, cortisol
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Ancient Temple Ruins By Levent C"NGÖZ (SGM, TUR-A)
ith its historical and its history lasted almost one hundred Bergama had one of the !rst Seven cultural heritage, Bergama and !fty years when it was the capital Churches of early Christianity, and is one of the signi!cant of the Kingdom of Bergama during its name is cited in the Bible. "e !rst rd nd ancientW sites of Turkey. It is situated 3 and 2 centuries BC. At this theatre with a wooden stage, !rst trade in Aegean Region of Turkey, the time, one of the largest libraries of union, !rst market law, !rst public heart of the Antique World, and at the world was built here and the city building regulation, !rst strike and the crossroads between Europe and became a healing centre. "e arts also collective agreement were amongst Asia. It is neighboured to Turkey’s #ourished, and the city particularly other !rsts that took place in the third biggest city Izmir to the south, became renowned for magni!cent history of Bergama. Balikesir and Çanakkale cities to the sculptures. During the Roman period, north, Aegean Sea to the west. Bergama maintained its signi!cance MAIN ATTRACTIONS and developed further becoming “the "roughout the history; the city A tour of Bergama begins at the most famous and magni!cent city of had great strategic value, since it Acropolis. "e Roman emperors the Asia Minor”. overlooked the Bakırçay River Valley Trajan and Hadrian were worshipped which provided access from Bergama Every year almost a million people here, and you can still see the columns to the Aegean coast, from East to visit Bergama and the ruins of ancient of the former temple. Walking east West. Additionally; the city has kept city Bergama, which has witnessed you will !nd the ruins of two palaces its cultural, scienti!c and political many !rsts in its history. One of the of the Kings of Bergama. Continue importance for millennia. most signi!cant of these was the !rst past these and you will !nd yourself at ever use of parchment. Invention of Bergama was inscribed in the the legendary Bergama library. script has been a major breakthrough UNESCO World Heritage List in for the history of humanity, and With the intention of surpassing the 2014, and it has been one of the rare innovation of parchment was quite Alexandria library, the Bergama kings settlements that has survived several important as it created a medium, ruthlessly acquired rare manuscripts invasions and devastations over the enabling quick and stable recording of and works of art to augment their ages. scripts. "e development of parchment collection. "e jealous Ptolemaic Kings As con!rmed by the !ndings of allowed Bergama to create a library of in Egypt responded by prohibiting the the excavations held, prehistory of manuscripts that rivalled the world exportation of papyrus upon which Bergama reaches back to second renowned library of Alexandria, and ancient books were written. Bergama’s millennia BC. "e city survived Persian paved the way to develop the city as an rulers responded by inventing a kind domination and conquest of Alexander important centre of arts and science in of parchment made from tanned the Great. "e most brilliant phase of the 2nd century BC. sheep and goat hides treated with
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lime. A good substitute, it could not the God of Healing, this sanctuary be rolled into scrolls like papyrus, and the physician-priests who worked and was assembled as a codex, from here cured a variety of ills with which the modern book takes its form. special foods, baths, music and dream "e rivalry ended on a sad note for interpretation. A medical school was Bergama as its 200,000 volumes were attached to the sanctuary and one of bequeathed by Anthony to Cleopatra its teachers was Galen, the famous and went up in #ames along with the rival of Hippocrates. Alexandria collection in Egypt. From the center of the Asclepieon a Next to the Library is the 4th century 266 foot tunnel leads to a two-storey B.C. Doric style temple of Athena, brick rotunda known as the Temple the original home of the famous of Telesphorus. Its original function reclining “Dying Gaul”, now in Rome. is still debated but it was probably Red Courtyard From here a staircase takes you to the a$liated with the Asclepieon, in spectacular amphitheater, where 80 Byzantine times it was used as a rows of seats could hold over 10.000 cistern. spectators. Catch your breath and get a foothold before embarking on the You can round o% your tour of steep descent to the temple dedicated Bergama with a visit to the modest to Dionysus, the God of "eater. but interesting Archaeology and Ethnographic Museum which displays Also located on the Acropolis was recently excavated !nds from the site. the Temple of Zeus, an outstanding Hellenistic monument covered with ADDITIONAL INFORMATION reliefs depicting a battle between gods FOR TRAVELLERS and giants. Bergama is about hundred kilometres In mid-town Bergama, where the to Izmir, the third-largest city of common folk resided, there are a Turkey and the largest at the coast of number of interesting ruins. "e Aegean Sea. "e Adnan Menderes International Airport has scheduled Bergama Acropolis Temple of Demeter was the site and charter connections to all major of mystical ceremonies such as the European airports. Also, a number of Eleusinian Mysteries ("ey are the cities across Turkey are connected to most famous of the secret religious Izmir by air, rail and road. rites of its age). "ere are gymnasiums located on each of the three terraces. "e Mediterranean Climate dominates the region. "e best time to visit In the modern town of Bergama is the Bergama in Turkey is from April until Kızıl Avlu or the Red Courtyard, a October, when you will have pleasant large brick structure that was initially hot temperature and little chance of built as a temple of Serapis (the rainfall. Egyptian God Osiris) and was later converted into a basilica by the early *Bergama’s ancient name which is Christians. "e Bergama Stream #ows mentioned in Bible for several times. under the foundations of the Red Its etymological meanings are capital, Courtyard through an ancient tunnel. primary, utmost’’. A 2km walk to the west of the Red Courtyard will take you to the famous References: www.ktb.gov.tr/EN-36081/bergama.html Asclepion Area sanctuary of healing, the Asclepieon. whc.unesco.org/en/list/1457/ Named after Apollo’s son, Asclepieos, www.visitizmir.org/en/page/nereye-gitmeli/bergama
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AHS Lady Spartans have stepped it up since last year’s record of 4-10 overall and 1-7 in DoDEA SEurope Division 1 (D1). With returners from the previous season the team has challenged themselves in practices every day to become winners. In a typical practice they start with simple layup drills and develop basic basketball skills and knowledge. Following warm- ups they go over our offensive, defensive, press/press- breakers, and inbound plays. Work ethic is everything when playing in team sports. Team members have to do their part to work and improve their skills. Some aspects of sports practices focus on self-reliance and accountability because, without those things, players cannot form a Gabi Schultz gets ready to shoot her free throws well-run team. The Lady Spartans have had only one loss this season against the Ramstein Royals. At this time in the season the Lady Spartans are second in D1 with a record of 7-1 in Division 1, and 11-1 overall. ”Everybody needs to pack the gym when we play our home games, because we need a lot of support from the student body and fans. This team has the potential to win the championship, something that hasn’t been done in a long time, but we have to take it one game at a time,” said Lady Spartans coach, Joe Cherrone. “As underdogs against big schools like Stuttgart, Ramstein, Wiesbaden and Kaiserslautern (K-Town) we’ve been underestimated, but on the court the girls show what we are really made of. They want to make SHAPE proud of Lady Spartans basketball and prove to everyone at the 2020 Basketball European Championships that they deserve their spot in the division. I believe they have what it takes to win and become champions. Whatever the outcome of Europeans our school is proud of the Lady Spartans Basketball team and what they’ve accomplished this season.” The Lady Spartans team isn’t just a bunch Saba Harding and Heda Filosevic cheer for SAHS Varsity girls while of players, it’s a family. working the bake sale
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LastBy Big Will Henry Quarter Fitness Challenges Champions he SHAPE Sports and Fitness program has hosted many different sports and Tfitness challenges for the community. Since the beginning of these events, I have seen the self-confidence and determination level grow tremendously within the participants. These Challenges have created a fantastic atmosphere for the young and, the more mature competitors. This past Quarter of Fitness Challenges has presented us with the Champions of the following challenges:
Farmer Carry and Tire Flip Champ Scott Reis Female Duathlon and Tire Flip Champ: Female Triathlon Champ Paula Teimoxa Charlotte Clarke Farmer Carry and Tire Flip Champ: Scott Reis Female Triathlon Champ: Paula Teimoxa Male Triathlon Champ: Walter Haswanter On behalf of myself, Big Will Henry, and the SHAPE Sports and Fitness Staff, I would like to say Thank You to all the competitors from last quarter 2019 and Wish everyone a Healthy and Prosperous New Year’s 2020.
Female Duathlon and Tire Flip Champ Male Triathlon Champ Walter Haswanter Charlotte Clarke
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fter the Christmas had to wait until the last break, it is time minute of the last game to to start the New know the final results. AYear with good nd 1st: FRA-Benelux, 2 Nato resolutions. rd th South, 3 Nato North, 4 The SACEUR TROPHY USA, 5th Germany and last competition is made for all but not least 6th Great Britain. of us, militaries, civilians and dependents. On Thursday, We were honoured to play 30th January 2020, the Volley VOLLEYBALL with the Turkish NMR, Ball tournament took place MGen. YALDIZ Rasim who from 09:20 to 15:30. Six played with Nato South teams were involved: Nato Team and was the master of North, Nato South, FRA- TOURNAMENT the Ceremony. Benelux, USA, Germany and Congratulations to all the Great Britain. It represents participants and thank you to more than 70 players without the Sports and Fitness team forgetting all the supporters. for the organisation and the All the teams were on their management of this perfect best behaviour, played with day. the perfect expected fair play See you for the next SACEUR and showed their best game. Sports which will be the Orienteering, on Thursday What an amazing day. th The teams have outdone 28 February 2020. themselves so much that we
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By Carmine Vastola – SHAPE YFC Secretary Dear Community, SHAPE Youth Football Club – Juventus Academy SHAPE is happy to announce the annual On-base Football Camp (14-17 All the other teams have Every year 2 SHAPE Youth FC teams to 2007) in June in Turin. This is a Come and join us! You will enjoy playing and improving your football skills!
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Luxembourg City Boulogne Sur Mer, France Cirque du Soleil - Antwerp - 29 February 07 March 15 March Check out the 17km of hidden tunnels/casemates In the heart of the Opal Coast landscape. Romans, Cirque du Soleil is a Canadian entertainment (UNESCO World Heritage site) or the ducal palace, Napoleon and also English have left the attractions company and the largest contemporary circus stroll the Chemin de la Corniche (“the most such as XII century Belfry, the powerful XIII century producer in the world. Each show is a synthesis of beautiful balcony of Europe”), take in a museum, city walls, ... You can also visit Europe’s largest circus styles from around the world, with its own do shopping in the Place d’Armes or just enjoy a public aquarium dedicated to Nausicaa central theme and storyline.all while angels watch sidewalk cafe in this beautiful city. Depart Brussels: 0600 from above. Depart Brussels: 0700 Return: 2330 Depart Brussels: 1515 Return: 2230 Depart SHAPE: 0700 Return: 2045 Depart SHAPE: 0810 !60 Return: 2230 !55 Depart SHAPE: 1415 !120 Return: 2130 Return: 2145
Cochem Germany with Castle Paris Easter Holiday in Prague TOUR & knights’ Meal 28 March 06-08 April 21-22 March Springtime in Paris!. What a wonderful time Spend 2 nights with us in Prague. Prague, City of a Wander the small streets of this lovely medieval to stroll the Champs Elysees, walk on the Hundred Spires, a UNESCO monument and one town on the banks of the beautiful Moselle River Montmartre, sit outside at a cafe and admire the of the most beautiful cities in the old. Get to know during your free time. Then, in the evening, local scenery, or climb the Eiffel Tower. The day is it in person!. You will stay in wonderful hotel-White we’ll tour Cochem Castle and participate Lion 4*, in a quiet area in the center Prague. in the Knights’ Meal—a medieval feast with yours to spend as you like. entertainment in period costumes. Depart Brussels: 0630 Included: Return: 0100 Flight from Brussel to Prague Prices Depart SHAPE: 0730 OK 631 Depart at 0910-Arrive 10.35, luggage 23 kl. Single room 270 ! Double room 220 ! Return: 0000 !65 OK 636 Depart at 1740 -Arrive 1910, luggage 23 kl. Triple room 215 ! Quartile room 210 ! 2 nights in Hotel White Lion 4*, with breakfast. Kids under 12 190 ! Private transfer from Prague Airport - Hotel and Depart Brussels: 1000 Return: 1730 Depart SHAPE: 0900 Return: 1830 way back. Price: Single room ~450 ! p.p. Double room ~410! p.p
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Weekly Storytimes Library A!er Hours Storytimes are held weekly for a range of age groups in Friday February 21. 6-7:30pm French, German, or English. Please see our calendar online Join us for some fun a#er hours!. Board games, video or on the SHAPE International Library Facebook page for the games, LEGOs, and Makerspace activities available for most up-to-date information. families, teens, and adults!. Children in Grade 8 or below must be accompanied by an adult. Ted Talk Tuesdays Every Tuesday from 11:00-14:00 Library Atrium. Feel free to bring your lunch to enjoy at one LEGO Master Builder of the atrium tables. Febraury 26. 1-4pm Come enjoy an a#ernoon of building at the SHAPE STEM International Library. Blocks of all sizes will be out in the Wednesday February 19. 2-3pm OR 4-5pm library to create to your heart’s content. Open to all ages, Join us in exploring the exciting world of science, technology, and no registration required. engineering, and math!. Registration is required. Please sign up at the SHAPE International Library. For ages 6+ Online Scavenger Hunts The library has two online scavenger hunts available Derek Blyth Walking Tours through a free app, Actionbound. Individuals, friends, or Derek Blyth is a travel author working out of Brussels, and families are invited to participate in these digital quests for regularly leads walking tours about the Hidden Secrets of both hidden and well-known local points of interest in the di"erent cities in Belgium. Come join us for a walking tour city of Mons and its surrounding villages. One hunt focuses with him! There will be several tours with Derek this spring, on World War I history, while the other looks at World War II so stay tuned for more dates and details! The tours are free, points of interest. but you are responsible for transportation. Registration is required, as only 20 spots are available per tour. Contact either the SHAPE International or Chievres branch library Contact either the SHAPE International or Chievres branch for more details. library for more details.
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www.shape2day.com SCL 45 SHAPE Activities Every Monday Every 1 and 3rd SHAPE meets for Breastfeeding Come to a meeting and check us out! 1830- Café on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month Practice for all levels and skills. 1300 hrs at 2000 in SHAPE Green Gym (2nd to offer breastfeeding support and discuss the Pizza Bowl. Bowling shoes can be rented us at: [email protected] pregnancy and infant care in a relaxed, social at the Pizza Bowl for n1. environment. 1330-1430 hrs at the SHAPE Ladies meet for fellowship and bible at SHAPE Healthcare Facility Room 2B122 (2nd Meet at 0915 hrs in the SHAPE Blessed Chapel at 1000 hrs, Bldg. 353 at 1800 hrs. Sacrament Chapel Childcare is provided in the morning. All books : Fiona Webster 065/32.52.24 are provided. Contact our Parish Coordinator: [email protected] 065/44.60.19 www.facebook.com/Mom2MomSHAPE/ 2nd and 4Th
Ongoing French Story Time for Toddlers at 1015 French Story Time for Preschoolers at 1615 Riders meet at 1000 hrs to start group rides in the local area. All types of motorcycles are practice in the meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each SHAPE Gym every Monday and Wednesday. welcome. : [email protected] or We are welcoming new players from the room. This club is for ambitious people who want : SHAPE HDC SHAPE community. For more info: to improve their communication and leadership Daily Mass & Sunday Mass [email protected] skills in a supportive and fun environment. @ the Socializing starts at 18.45, meeting starts at gym in the Aerobic Suite. Dancing lessons: 19.00 sharp and ends at 20.45. The club is Advanced Salsa: 19h-20h. Currently we only open to SHAPE and surrounding community Summer Schedule: teach Salsa Cubana. If you would like to teach members. All are welcome! Daily Mass @11h50, Blessed Sacrament a dancing style or become a member, contact us: [email protected] SHAPE International Dancing Club Sunday Mass 09h00, East Chapel (except 1st parents. 1030-1130 hrs - Room 2B122 (old For more information: call X5602 (or Civ. nd : Fiona Webster 0930-1200 with childcare and 1830-2000 with 065/32.52.24 childcare : [email protected] S From 1900 hrs in the East Chapel. All singers Facebook: Mary Queen of Peace Tuesday Nights 1700-1930. 14 – adults are welcome to come sing. English Speaking Catholic Community. Ignite Youth Groups for MS and HS students, Director: Natasha Rook Gospel Project for Kids, Financial Peace Or join us: : [email protected] University, 5 Love Languages and Marriage JFC Bru :SHAPE-International-Community- Classes Gospel of John Bible Study. Mass 17h00 Sunday, and Choir-158864450853323/ SHA Infant Story of every month, 12h00, Members meet for group rides every Tuesday Time at 0930 Welcome home! and Thursday from April to September. The S - Ladies club also offers a 40K ride non-members, tennis, all skills level welcome. Green Gym, newcomers and neophytes on Wednesday Courts A and B. 0930 - 1200 hrs. Contact Sunday Service 10:45 in the East Chapel with that is supported by an experienced member Olga Chroni : [email protected] Fellowship immediately following the service. of SICC. All rides depart from SHAPE Main h Gym @ 1800. During the wintertime, the Club Are you interested in playing tennis or learning service for ages 5 to 5t grade. rides only during the week ends, according to to play tennis? The STA is going to be up and Watch Care for younger children available! running again in the New Year. Making the Please join us for fellowship and a relevant training program that is executed in the SHAPE most of the 2 indoor and 4 outdoor courts, we message from the Chaplain. If you need a Main Gym – spinning room - every Tuesday ride, please email us ahead and we will have and Thursday. For more information visit: someone pick you up. We look forward to www.shapecycling.com or : 5128 - 5763 to the entire SHAPE community, serving and welcoming you to the community and the Chapel! Informal and duplicate dependents and for all levels from beginner to bridge sessions in the SHAPE Club. advanced. To register your interest or for further : Attila Balla 0476.53.71.01 information please : shapetennis@gmail. All women of the SHAPE community are invited com or [email protected] or to attend. - Tuesdays & Thursdays just come to a rehearsal. : [email protected] 1500-1600 hrs - Swimming pool, FREE! 1900 hrs - SHAPE Chapel : Lena on 0483/31.42.58. Centre. International group, no previous dance YOGA classes for all-levels at the SHAPE gym Or have an army experience necessary. 1900 hrs - SHAPE of miniatures eager to play? 17:30 at SHAPE Chapel Centre. : [email protected] SHAPE YOGA American Middle School. Games regularly @ the played: Warmachine, Warhammer (40K and gym, in the Aerobic Suite. Dancing lessons: Beginners Salsa19h-20h. Currently we only Madness, Cry Havoc, Betrayal at House On teach Salsa Cubana. Shapesidc@gmail. The Hill. Want to play something else? Contact: com SHAPE International Dancing Club : [email protected] SHAPE Tabletop Gamers Germany Story Time at 1400 English Story Time for Toddlers at 1015 English Story Time for Preschoolers at 1615
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KEUKENHOF & DELFT, NL TUESDAY, 28 APR / PRICE: €60 No visit to the Netherlands is complete without a visit to Keukenhof, planted annually in this 79-acre park. This year the theme is ‘World of Colours’. On the way back we’ll stop at Delft, a charming little town well-known for its blue and white pottery. Go for a stroll along its canals or relax with a cool glass of wine or beer on one of the many terraces on the marketplace.
BAARLE HERTOG BE/NL & DEN BOSCH, NL THURSDAY, 7 MAY / PRICE: €50 is a unique village divided into Belgian (Baarle-Hertog) and Dutch (Baarle-Nassau) claimed land. You can truly be in two countries at one time! Next, we visit lovely Den Bosch, a mid-sized city with medieval architecture, canals, fortress walls, museums, Hieronymus Bosch artwork, interesting shops, and welcoming cafés and restaurants. Den Bosch has frequently been voted Holland’s Most Hospitable City. Two unique locations to explore in one daytrip!
STG 2020 SPRING SCHEDULE The SHAPE Travel Group members are available every Wednesday and Friday from 5 MAR: CANTERBURY, UK 1100-1300 in the Rendez-vous. They can 31 MAR: AACHEN, DE only accept cash payment for trips. 28 APR: KEUKENHOF & DELFT, NL 7 MAY: BAARLE HERTON, BE/NL & DEN BOSCH, NL run entirely by international volunteers for SHAPE and NATO ID card holders and their 14 MAY, REIMS & PROVINS, FR guests. 19 MAY: SAINT-VALERY-SUR-SOMME & COASTAL TRAIN, FR 28 MAY: MONET’S GARDEN, GIVERNY, FR 4 JUNE: EDAM, VOLENDAM & MARKEN, NL 9 JUNE: TRIER, DE 14 JUNE: TONGEREN FLEA MARKET, BE
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SHAPE CLUB TRIPS & TOURS Mon-Fri: 0800-2030 Mon-Thu: 0900-1700 065/44 4133 Fri: 0900-1530 32 (0)475 740126 PIZZA BOWL Snack Bar: Mon-Thu: 1130-2100 EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR HAPIANS 065/44 3333 Fri-Sat: 1130-2130 Sun: 1200-1900 FOR ANY EMERGENCY THROUGHOUT EUROPE 112
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