SCL Editor’s Letter
Dear SHAPIANS,
The avant-garde of latest scientific discoveries is often based on ancient pillars of knowledge. The same rule applies to fashion, design, appliances, etc. This kind of revival, a development of what in fashion is sometimes called “vintage style”, frequently provides a modern fresh look to past ideas. There are hardly any real new inventions nowadays that translate into registered patents. Why is that? In my humble opinion, one of the reasons is the lack of room for creativity. When all is given and there is no need to think, to research, to make any effort in order to get what we want, at the end, our capacity to explore new ways becomes limited.
When spring starts and nature begins its blooming phase, why not start trying to imitate a similar explosive attitude for discovery and desire to succeed in ourselves? Of course, we are not plants, trees, or any type of vegetable. But do not forget that we were created as nature was. We have a survival instinct that could focus more on discoveries. So take advantage of the season and get out to explore real life. Maybe you will become the Da Vinci of the century!
María José Tezanos Bustamante Community Event & Communication Management SHAPE Morale & Welfare Branch
SHAPE Community Life (SCL) is an authorized unofficial Officer-in-Charge María José Tezanos Bustamante (ESP - Civ) magazine, published monthly by Base Support Group (BSG). 065/44.2221 The views expressed in SCL are the sole responsibility of the * [email protected] authors. Acceptance of material does not guarantee publication. Asst. Community Event & Communication Management The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) reserves the right to refuse a Lucrezia De Laurentiis (ITA - Civ) 065/44.2009 submission and the right to edit or shorten any material or * [email protected] article submitted. No liability is accepted for the validity of Pre-Press & Publishing Specialist articles, announcements or advertising appearing in this Fabienne Leclercq (BEL - Civ) magazine. Articles must acknowledge all sources Photographer & Graphic Designer used, as the OIC cannot be held responsible for Carmen Campillo (ESP - Civ) breaches of copyright. SCL cannot accept Guest Columnist Mike Adubato (USA - Civ) responsibility for errors or omissions which SHAPE American High School (Career Practicum) may occur during production. Please Isabella Kennebrae (USA - Civ) Note: any materials submitted with Printer articles (e.g.: disks, photos), left Imprimerie European Graphics S.A. more than 60 days, will be SHAPE Community Life disposed of. Bldg. 102, Room 105 065/44.20.69 [email protected] C ntents
Community News March 2019 3 Restart a Heart 4 DELF diplomas awarded to students of the SHAPE International School 5 Artist Showcase 5 An opportunity to Show Kindness 6 SHAPE International Women’s Club (SIWC) - The Turkish Henna Night 10 S.A.A.E. Bethleem children enjoy a day out at SHAPE with the Spanish community 11 NMR Echelon Celebrates MILITARY NEWS 13 Brexit and British Shapians1 13 Congratulations 4 14 CSM Davor Petek - Serge Lazareff Prize 15 Swedish Chief of Defence visits SHAPE 15 LAWFARE: The ‘Buenos Aires’ group meets in Paris 17 NITEC 19 OSLO 17 What is AWAG? SHAPE Life 18 SHAPE International Dancing Club 19 Brain Injuries Awareness Month 20 SHAPE International Band 21 In Memory of Charles Herbaut
Travel 10 14 22 Polish Easter Traditions 24 Fethiye 28 Bodrum Sports & Fitness 32 The Sporting Life 34 Intramural Basketball League Sports 35 Let’s Swim! 36 SACEUR Orienteering Competition - 28 February 2019 by NATO North Morale & Welfare 39 Upcoming Movies - SHAPE Alliance Auditorium 40 SHAPE Arts & Crafts 41 SHAPE Trips and Tours 22 42 SHAPE Sports & Fitness 44 Silver Spoon Menu 44 SHAPE Pizza Bowl - Weekly Meal 45 SHAPE Rendez-Vous 45 SHAPE Sports Bar B3’s SHAPE Agenda 46 Dates For Your Diaries 49 SHAPE Travel Group 51 Ongoing SHAPE Activities 52 Forum 52 Puzzles 36 Community News Restart a Heart Article & photos by Bella Kennebrae (USA-Civ)
hat’s more symbolic on This event, organized by Sandra Valentine’s Day than a Leipheimer, the nurse at SHAPE heart? Not much, which American High School, allowed students is why Valentine’s Day of all age groups from the various Shape provided the perfect opportunity to schools to learn a life saving skill. The Wteach students hand compression event began with a presentation on the CPR at Restart a Heart. When the heart dangers and statistics of cardiac arrest stops beating, the chances of survival and how to perform hands only CPR. decrease by 10% for every minute CPR Two important steps that were shared is delayed. Immediately performing CPR with the students were to first call 112 on a victim can double and potentially and to then perform compressions triple their chances of surviving. with two hands in the middle of the chest. Compressions should be done at about 100 compressions per minute, which is approximately the same as the beat to Staying Alive by the Bee Gees. They also learned that proper compressions should be hard, fast, and at least 2 inches deep. The presentation was also done in french, and it was enjoyed by many classes including Madame Holt’s French classes. After the presentation, the groups were led to the middle school cafeteria where volunteers and CPR dummies were lined up for practice. Students, with the help of the volunteers, practiced compressions. Student volunteers Nia Moore and Beckett Moser participated in the event saying “we think it’s great that we are educating younger kids on how to save lives, and there are a lot of people here for that.” Another volunteer, Sydney Kindsvater, shares that “it is really important for people to know how that would be saved.” In regards to the to do this in case of an emergency.” participants, Leipheimer shares that “ your teen group is the best age to teach With this opportunity being held in because they learn fast and act.” two languages and open to all of the schools, hundreds of kids and teens Trading in candy and chocolate hearts, were able to learn a valuable skill with these students spent Valentine’s Day the potential of saving a life. Sandra learning how to save a real heart, Leipheimer stated that the “The more learning a valuable, potentially life people that are trained, the more lives saving, skill.
4 SCL DELF diplomas awarded to students of the SHAPE International School By by Mrs Aline Rouvroy - SIS - General Services romoting the learning of languages is one of the goals of the SHAPE International School (SIS).
In March 2018 students from different nations and sections of the SIS were invited to take a test in order to obtain a diploma in French as a Foreign Language called the DELF (Diplôme Elémentaire de Langue Française) which is an official diploma issued by the French Ministry of Education to certify the command of the French language. The DELF “scolaire” offered to the students of SHAPE International School can be obtained at 4 levels, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
On 12 February 2019, a ceremony was held at the SIS and the diplomas were handed out to 150 students by Capitaine de Vaisseau Jerome ERULIN, in the presence of the principals of the sections which participated, of the teachers who Capitaine de Vaisseau Jerome ERULIN & Mr José Pittellioen, SIS Director General. Mrs prepared the students to take the test, Odine Smaczny-Gerlach & Mrs Elisatbeth Stahl and students from the German School Unit. as well as the proud parents. Artist Showcase By MSG Rocha, Lee spectacular event at the Artist Showcase on February 22, 2019 at the SHAPE Pizza Bowl. Shapians from different Nations joined together this night to entertain the masses. Dancers, Singers, Rappers, Gui- Atarists and DJs assembled this evening to inspire the audience with their many talents. Brett opened the night with guitar and song and young 12 year old Polish Dancer Alicia captivated the audience. Elsa From Greece sung a few songs that mesmerized Shapians of all ages and Daniele from Italy gave a stellar guitar solo performance . Many forms of music were performed by duets Tyesha with Yea DEV and Trios with Charlie Foote, Roach and Sasha that kept the place alive . The night ended with Shawn Scott expressing his style music that kept Shapians wanting more, Throughout the evening DJ Slick kept the crowd enter- tained with his New York style of music and happy intro- ductions to new DJ Kostas.
We hope to see them again at the next event in March. We are also looking for more talent; if you wish to be a part of the next Artist Show- case please email [email protected]
An Opportunity to Show Kindness By Stephanie Bergin (IRL), Publicity, IC3
well-known Roman philosopher Seneca SHAPE International Chapel Centre aforementioned events, including an once said, “Where there is a human where you can leave your bagged opportunity to “name the glasses” for being, there is a chance for kindness.” donations at any time. All donations our charity fundraiser. As well, enjoy a APerhaps, these words of wisdom are greatly appreciated but one special preview of some of the graphic inspired (and still inspire) the volunteers of the should be mindful items should be designs drawn by Serena Ranieri, SHAPE International Chapel Centre Charity clean and not be damaged. which will be on display at an April Art Association (or IC3), to continue to work Exhibition at the SHAPE Club. tirelessly to support many local charities. IC3 organises many varied activities, and the following events, pending Hopefully, this brief report will For many people in the SHAPE Community, approval, have been pencilled in on its encourage and motivate you to donate as we were all newcomers at some stage, calendar for the forthcoming months: and support the activities organised a brief outline of the work and focus of this by IC3 in the future. Consequently, group maybe in order to become aware of their • March, a “Spring Food Drive” co- presence and to appreciate their work. SHAPE hosted with Share-a-Meal, and later, you are sharing and cultivating a IC3 falls under the Base Support Group, a Charity Glass fundraiser, where caring culture within the diverse Morale and Welfare Branch, as a Group 2 one may offer a donation to acquire community of SHAPE. We can all activity. The underlying aim of this international one of the charity glasses creatively make a difference and the words of volunteer team is to connect the community to decorated in workshops, offered the Irish playwright George Bernard charity. There are a variety of ways to support earlier this year by Joni Stuart. Shaw may guide us; ‘Yesterday is the this initiative by simply supporting an organized past, tomorrow is the future, today is a activity such as donating foodstuffs, clothing, • April begins with the Spanish gift-that’s why it is called the present’. and toys, as requested throughout the year. Ladies’ Vaquita, an IC3 sponsored Let’s take this opportunity to use the food drive for 15 children living gift of today to help others. The IC3 provide eleven charities with in a Court-ordered Home, SAAE assistance, but three of them receive our Bethleem. Ending with a Summer general donations. In two, one can donate Clothing Appeal for Children; giving directly (or shop) in their not-for-profit Thrift an opportunity to donate children’s Shop. The “Sac à Dos”, in Tertre, is affiliated clothes and also sports’ gear. to Le Kangourou Maison Maternelle, and prefers clothing or articles for younger children, “Variety is the Spice of Life” and whereas Entraide et Solidarité Protestantes certainly this old saying is very (E.S.o.P.), located in Cuesmes, accepts applicable in relation to the activities everything. The Société Saint Vincent de Paul, of IC3. By liking our SHAPE IC3 FB, located in Maffle, visits IC3s Room 45, at the find further details relating to the SHAPE International Women’s Club (SIWC) The Turkish Henna Night
By Stephanie Bergin SIWC Publicity (IRL)
n 12th February The SHAPE Club was the venue for the most eagerly awaited event this year, namely The Turkish Henna Night. It was a splendid social and cultural event which lived up to all expectations. The ladies were greeted by a feast of Turkish culture, festooned in many shades of red, a colour synonymous with the Turkish nation. This imaginative presentation in the foyer created a unique, convivial atmosphere which permeated through the entire evening. While the guests mingled and enjoyed the drinks’ reception, they were entertained by a Turkish violinist, who performed a varied selection of Turkish and classical pieces. There was a very impressive model of the iconic bridge known officially as the th15 July Martyrs Bridge, a very appropriate example of famous Turkish landmarks. The Turkish ladies dressed in their colourful national costumes, distributed handmade gifts and encouraged the guests to hang their wishes on ‘The Wish Tree’. It was exquisitely decorated and had a magical nuance, which attracted many ladies to pose for photographs; mementos of this outstanding night. ‘The Henna Throne’ was also another area of great interest. This regal setting was also very attractive as a fitting backdrop for photographs of the ladies in their vivid red ensembles. More surprises were in store as the ladies entered the ballroom. The Turkish ladies welcomed all the guests as they proceeded to the beautifully decorated tables. Each lady received a distinctly Turkish pendant as a gift. The genuine hospitality of all the Turkish hostesses greatly added to the enjoyment of the event. Sofia Ziakri, President of SIWC, cordially welcomed all the ladies and extended a special welcome to the Honorary President Mrs Cindy Scaparrotti, Honorary Vice President Lady Caroline Everard, and Honorary member Mrs Annette Kneip. In her welcome speech, The Turkish NMR Lady Mrs Tuğba Öztürk thanked all the Turkish ladies for all their assistance in the preparation of this event and wished everyone a very pleasant evening.
7 SCL The ladies proceeded to enjoy a sumptuous meal, traditional Turkish fare and beautifully presented. The SHAPE Club and its staff should be complimented for their preparation of the delicious Turkish dishes and efficient service. There was a superb array of tombola prizes, very representative of Turkish art and crafts. Unquestionably, the most sought-after prizes were two fabulous holidays to Antalya and Marmaris. As one of the lucky winners of one of the holidays, I look forward to this Turkish experience after gaining such a unique insight into the rich culture of Turkey. When the raffle had concluded, the focus of the night was unveiled, as the traditional Henna Ceremony was enacted to the delight of all those in attendance. The bride, wearing a very ornate costume performed the traditional dance surrounded by her bridesmaids and was later joined by the groom. The Turkish ladies supported this colourful spectacle with a drum and percussion accompaniment while the Turkish NMR Lady Mrs Tuğba Öztürk had the privilege of applying the henna to the bride’s palm. The guests were all encouraged to join in the festivities and this interactive aspect of the evening contributed to the ultimate success of this social event.
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The hostesses applied the henna to the palms Lady Mrs Tuğba Öztürk thanked everyone of their guests, a reminder of the memorable for an excellent night and The Turkish Turkish Henna Night. There was a sea of red NMR Major General Sezai Öztürk gratefully swaying to the music as the ladies enjoyed the acknowledged the immense work and Turkish dance. The flamboyant performance contribution of all the Turkish community . of The Turkish Folk-Dance Group was This event served as another occasion for another notable highlight of the evening as all the ladies of the SHAPE community to the guests were treated to the classic high socialise, gain a deep insight into diverse leaping of the male dancers and the graceful, cultures, renew old friendships and gain refined movement of the ladies. new friends in a pleasant social setting. The The final surprise of the evening was the Turkish Henna Night will be remembered for performance of the rock band ’Damage the colour, flair, vitality, exuberance and the Control’, who are all members of the Turkish richness of Turkish culture. The event may be Armed Forces. Their repertoire was greatly aptly described as a ‘Turkish Delight’! appreciated by all the ladies who continued to We hope to see you all at our next event: grace the dance floor until the final crescendo French Antilles Ladies’ Night hosted by sounded and another very enjoyable SIWC the French Ladies on Tuesday, 19th March event drew to a close. The Turkish NMR commencing at 6 00 pm.
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By Cristina Grajal (ESP), VP/Spanish Translator, IC3
n the second of February 2019, All these activities were made possible a group of children had fun at the thanks to the generosity of the Spanish SHAPE Pizza Bowl. They were Community. So how did this come to be? Oa nice group of Spanish children Who are these children? from the Spanish community and a group The Spanish Community, have been of Belgium children, from a foster care supporting S.A.A.E Bethléem, a Home home called S.A.A.E Bethléem (Servive for children, for over 20 years. In those d´Accueil et d´Aide Educative). days, the Ladies collected milk for the They spent good quality time together 15 children who are placed there to live eating pizza and drinking refreshments, by a Belgian Court. Today, the activity and after, bowled a couple of games. continues and is called the “Vaquita”, meaning “little cow”, and are sponsored by the SHAPE IC3 (International Chapel Centre Charity Association). Every second Friday in a school month, the Vaquita’s Ladies collect food and money at the front door of the SHAPE Carrefour Market, that is the 6 of December, took place on SHAPE later delivered to the Home. and the Home’s children met a group of The Spanish also partner Spanish children that had come to help. with SHAPE’s Canadian In playing together, they seemed to Community for the IC3s St. establish a bond with each other and the Nicholas Gift Program. Last Vaquita’s Ladies’ proposed to invite them year’s celebration, held on back for another occasion. When we went to deliver the food collected from the December Vaquita, the idea to organize a special day for the children at the SHAPE Pizza Bowl emerged and everyone agreed it was a good idea. One of the Vaquita volunteers, said when asked how this idea came about: “My son had such a good time at the St. Nicholas party that we decided to bring the children back together again!” The generosity of the Spanish´s community was overwhelming because thanks to an anonymous donation, the pizza and games were completely paid for! And, from the Vaquita monies collected, the IC3 was able to buy new bed linen for them too. This was a wonderful surprise for all involved. These kinds of things are possible because we live in a giving community. Everyone comes from different countries, who are each involved in their own way in the act of giving and sharing, with all the other communities, especially with the ones who look after children in need.
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ecently the NMRs at SHAPE The Dean of the Echelon, Air Commodore held their annual NMR Echelon Anthony Beasant (GBR AF), welcomed the Anniversary Party at the SHAPE NMRs, distinguished guests, friends and Club. This tradition started when families. DSACEUR General Sir James the NMRs and their staffs celebrated their Everard then said a few words and cut the first birthday in Paris back in 1951. Even birthday cake to get the festivities underway. after relocating to Belgium, the annual party has continued.
MILITARy News Brexit and British Shapians1 by ACO Office of Legal Affairs On 29th March 2019, the United Kingdom only requirement to work in NATO is to European Union, EU Law regime is not of Great Britain and Northern Ireland may hold a citizenship of any of the NATO directly applicable to SHAPE as the leave the European Union. UK nationals member states. Supreme Headquarters has a unique and performing duties as NATO International independent legal regime in accordance 2. Driving Licence Civilians in SHAPE should bear in mind: with its foundational treaties. Such SHAPE members and dependents shall independence is acknowledged by 1. Residence/Nationality be subject to Belgian road code. However, Article 42.2 of the Treaty of the European The general provision applicable for NICs driving licenses issued either by SHAPE Union.4 In addition, Belgian Courts (and dependents) that hold UK citizenship or by one of the NATO members shall be have acknowledged that EU Law does is Article 3.1.b) and c) of the Paris Protocol valid for driving motor vehicles in Belgium. not apply to SHAPE as an International 1952.2 Taking into account Article 16.1 (Article 17. 2 of the 1967 Agreement). Organization.5 In any case, UK citizens of the Agreement between SHAPE and 3. Pensions will continue being EU citizens until the the Kingdom of Belgium on the special NATO civilian staff may transfer their end of 2020. conditions applicable to the establishment pension rights in accordance with and operation of this Headquarters on the Conclusion instructions laid down in the Annex IV of territory of Belgium, completed on 12 May Bearing in mind that EU and NATO are the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations 1967 (‘1967 Agreement’)3, UK Nationals different legal regimes, UK shapians will (NCPR). do not need to become ‘Belgian citizens’ continue keeping their NATO status in in order to perform their duties as NATO 4. Relationship with EU Law accordance with NATO governing treaties international civilians in Belgium. The Despite the UK’s withdrawal from the and further additional NATO policies.
1DISCLAIMER: This article does not represent the spouse of a member of a force or prejudice the specific character of the any legal advice from ACO Office of Legal civilian component, as defined in sub- security and defence policy of certain Affairs and aims to guide UK nationals paragraphs a. and b. of this paragraph, or Member States and shall respect the holding a NATO International Civilian a child of such member depending on him obligations of certain Member States, position in SHAPE which the situation or her support. which see their common defence realised
appears to be once the United Kingdom 3 in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Article 16.1 of the Agreement between (NATO), under the North Atlantic Treaty withdraws from the European Union. SHAPE and the Kingdom of Belgium on and be compatible with the common the special conditions applicable to 2 security and defence policy established ‘Civilian component’ means civilian the establishment and operation of this within that framework.’ personnel who are not stateless persons, Headquarters on the territory of Belgium, nor nationals of any State which is not a completed on 12 May 1967 (‘1967 5Tribunal de Première Instance Party to the Treaty, nor nationals of, nor Agreement’) establishes that: ‘[T]he Francophone de Bruxelles, Section ordinarily resident in the receiving State, members of the SHAPE civilian component Civile – or- donnance 9ème chambre and who are (i) attached to the Allied referred to in Article 1, paragraph 5 above, affairs civiles (16/06/2017) and Tribunal Headquarters and in the employ of an and dependents of SHAPE members de Première Instance Francophone de armed service of a Party to the North shall be subject to Belgian regulations Bruxel.les, Section Civile – or- dennance Atlantic Treaty or (ii) in such categories concerning entry and residence’. Exequatur Sentence Arbitale – Requête
of civilian personnel in the employ of the 4 unilatérale (Art. 1719 à 1721 C.J.) affaires Allied Headquarters as the North Atlantic Article 42.2: ‘[T]he policy of the Union in civiles (12/07/2017). Council shall decide. ‘Dependent’ means accordance with this Section shall not
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by Borja MONTES TOSCANO, LAWFAS Content Manager, ACO Office of Legal Affairs Last February, Former Assistant Legal Advisor Mr. Karel Peteers presented his oath as future Legal Advisor at the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Belgium. After a public examination held in September last year, Mr. Peeters was admitted as a cadet for joining the Belgian Air Force legal corps. Cadet Peeters is the honor graduate of the year 2018. He will become Lieutenant at the end of March and join the OPSLAW team at the MOD BEL in Brussels. ACO OLA congratulates Cadet Peeters for this great success and thanks him once again for his great contribution to ACO OLA. ACO OLA wishes him all the best in his new challenging position and Family Peeters and ACO OLA Director, Andrés Muñoz and the Head of hopes to start working together in the near future. the ACO Operational branch, Jean Emmanuel Perrin
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CSM Davor Petek - Serge Lazareff Prize by Borja MONTES TOSCANO, LAWFAS Content Manager, ACO Office of Legal Affairs
n Friday 15th February, Commander together with members of the Office would not have had the necessary Sergeant Major (CSM) Davor of the ACO Command Senior Enlisted dissemination among one of the most Petek was awarded with the Leader and ACO Office of Legal Affairs. important elements of NATO and allies, 2019 ‘Serge Lazareff Prize’ for the NCOs. CSM Petek has been a major facilitator Ohis continuous support and cooperation for spreading and explaining NATO The ACO Office of Legal Affairs wants with NATO legal services. The ceremony legal topics to non-commissioned to thank CSM Davor Petek for his great was chaired by the Director of the ACO officers (NCO) in NATO and non-NATO contribution to the Alliance and NATO Office of Legal Affairs, Mr. Andrés Muñoz, nations. Without his understanding legal services and wishes him all the and in the presence of the Croatian Military and resolution, NATO legal matters best in his new position. Representative Colonel Mato Matanovic 15 SCL Swedish Chief of Defence
visitsby SHAPE Public Affairs Office SHAPE HAPE, Belgium – The Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces General Micael Bydén visited Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, to meet with Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Curtis M. Scaparrotti Sand SHAPE senior leadership. During the visit, General Scaparrotti greeted General Bydén before being welcomed into SHAPE headquarters by the SHAPE Honour Guard. The leaders then met for a routine office call.
“It is critical to maintain our relationship and to keep an open dialogue with an important partner like Sweden,” said General General Curtis M. Scaparrotti, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and General Micael Bydén, Supreme Commander of the Swed- Scaparrotti. “General Bydén and I were able to discuss ish Armed Forces, salute the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Sweden’s current and future commitment and proactivity within Europe, Swedish and NATO flags at SHAPE, Belgium, Feb. 11, 2019. our organisation.” (NATO photo by Staff Sergeant Jimmie D. Pike)
As a partner nation to NATO, Sweden recently contributed to Sweden joined NATO’s Partnership for Peace (PfP) programme Exercise Trident Juncture in Nov. 2018 by providing troops to in 1994 and the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council in 1997. participate in the exercise in host nation Norway. Sweden also Sweden is one of NATO’s most active partners and a valued supported maritime and air operations during the month-long contributor to the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in exercise, which was NATO’s largest in more than thirty years. Afghanistan and the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. LAWFARE: The ‘Buenos Aires’ group meets in Paris by Borja MONTES TOSCANO, LAWFAS Content Manager, ACO Office of Legal Affairs On 13th February, the ACO OLA Lawfare These meetings (and further academic participate in the ACO International team (led by ACO OLA Director Andrés activities) are fruitful as they are an Legal Conference, where scholars and Muñoz Mosquera and the Chief of the excellent example of collaboration to practitioners will discuss different aspects Operational branch Jean Emmanuel strengthening knowledge and ensuring regarding complex hybrid scenarios, Perrin) met with Professor Orde Kittrie data flow, which is essential for legal lawfare and NATO institutionalization, in Paris. Professor Kittrie is a well- vigilance and legal interoperability. in order to commemorate NATO’s 70th known international law scholar, author Next May, Professor Orde Kittrie will anniversary. of Lawfare: Law as a Weapon of War (Oxford University Press, 2016) and special advisor to Ambassador Nikki Haley and members of the US Congress and Senate. The discussions related to legal operations, human shields, and how states and international organizations should better build legal resilience to face hybrid threats. In addition, it was suggested the creation of an international legal resilience association to promote research on the use and manipulation of law as part of the strategic competition engaged by NATO opponents. Actors present in hybrid scenarios must always comply with Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, as there is no such a thing as legal vacuum. Meeting with professor Orde Kittrie in Paris
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What is AWAG? AWAG (Americans Working Around the Globe) is a 501(c) geographic areas encompassing all of Western (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is building Germany. The Annual Seminar still brings hundreds leaders to strengthen and connect communities of delegates together to share ideas and learn around the globe. The purpose of AWAG is to skills that they could take back to their clubs train, strengthen and connect American-affiliated and communities. Throughout the years, AWAG communities around the globe through leadership seminars have provided a unique opportunity development training, promoting volunteerism, for volunteers to obtain the necessary training and providing networking opportunities. and guidance to govern their organizations The AWAG Annual Leadership and Training effectively. Although times and fashions Seminar and Area Seminars provide a forum have changed, AWAG remains committed to where spouses, service members, civilians, and retirees its purpose to train, strengthen and connect American- can train, network and generate new ideas for personal and affiliated communities through leadership development training, professional growth. promoting volunteerism and providing networking opportunities. About AWAG Find out what AWAG is doing in your community by AWAG is a non-profit, private organization administered by a visiting our website: www.awagleadership.org volunteer Board of Governors. These dedicated, professional Join us in our Annual Seminar volunteers remain motivated by our mission and represent May 5-9, 2019 at Edelweiss Resort & Lodge Deadline for American military communities within the European footprint. registration is March 6, 2019 Hope to see you there. They enable AWAG to keep abreast of relevant issues that require training and support. AWAG hosts one-day seminars in each community. A four-day Annual Leadership & Training Seminar is held each spring to provide training for both personal and professional growth. Hundreds of participants have gathered each year to share ideas and develop skills to enhance their communities. A Brief History Through what was previously known as American Women’s Activities Germany, now simply called AWAG, American spouses living in Germany (and in recent years included the additions of communities across Europe) have held volunteer seminars at least once a year. The origins of AWAG can be traced to the fall of 1946, when Mrs. Anthony Biddell, wife of the Commanding General of the US Army of Occupation, formed a committee of eight women to plan one of the largest welfare organizations ever set up by volunteers. They helped to coordinate the distribution of relief aid sent by stateside clubs and church groups to post-war Germany. In 1948, the group added the additional purpose of assisting other welfare groups throughout Germany with suggestions and ideas. That same year, the first organized welfare conference was held with delegates from Germany and Austria, gathering to report on their projects as well as to discuss problems and ideas. Through the 1960s and 1970s, AWAG grew to thirteen
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SHAPEBy Laura Tometczak International Dancing Club
The Schedule for the Salsa Lessons is as follows: Beginners: 1800-1900 Intermediate: 1900-2000 Advance: 2000-2100
hat is Salsa? Salsa is an and their dance partners forming a international dance that brings us circle (“Rueda” in Spanish means all closer together. Salsa dance is wheel”), with one person calling believed to have originated in the out the dance moves. Many of the 1900’s in Cuba with Caribbean and African roots different moves include rapid swap Wand can vary wildly depending on the country its of their partners. performed in. Salsa has evolved over the years becoming increasingly popular form of social Salsa dancing is all encompassing dancing throughout the world. In Latin American and is suitable for anyone styles, such as the Cuban style, the dancers regardless of age, or level of dance around each other, sometimes in three ability. Taking Salsa lessons points. The circular motion in inspired by Cuban has many benefits from staying Son, specifically to the beat of son montuno in in shape (considered aerobic the 1920’s. Cuban style salsa is also known as exercise), anti-stress therapy, Casino, or Salsa Cubana. The name Casino is and an opportunity to develop new derived from the Spanish term for the dance social relationships. You have an halls, “Casino Deportivos”. In Havana, Cuba opportunity to enjoy Salsa dance in the 1950’s Salsa Rueda (Rueda de Casino) lessons and learn the basic dance was developed. Which consists of the dancers steps and more. The SHAPE International Dancing Club is a Group 2 Activity ruled and controlled by the SHAPE BSG, which considers dancing as a mean for socializing within the SHAPE Community. What a great way to make some new friends from different nations, while having fun. This club is open to all SHAPE ID Card Holders 16+. To become a member/teacher, there is a yearly subscription fee of 35 Euros for singles, and 60 Euros if you are a couple. The yearly subscription allows you to participate or teach any dance course or participate in activity being held by the SIDC. One of the activities we support is the monthly Latino Nights that are held once a month at the SHAPE B3’s Sports Bar. Each member will be registered to the Federation Wallonie Bruxelles de Danse Sportive, so this way we as members can participate in official Belgium Dancing Competitions. As of right now we only teach Beginner, Intermediate, and Advance Salsa lessons. The style of salsa we teach in our club is the Cuban-style salsa, and we also do Salsa Rueda which is held every Wednesday evening at the Event Center in the Ballroom from 1800-2100. But, if you have any experience of different dance disciplines and want to volunteer teaching a new discipline we are always looking for new teachers. Come see what we are all about. For more information please contact us on Facebook or at [email protected].
Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shapedancing/?ref=share Brain Injuries Awareness Month By Antoaneta S. Lazarova, Environmental Health Tech., Department Preventive Medicine
After a TBI, signs and symptoms may not be readily apparent, and some may take days to appear. Some general signs to watch for include dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, nausea, and vomiting, slurred speech, appearing dazed, ringing in the ears, and delayed response to questions. The person may or may not lose consciousness Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention Every 23 seconds, one person sustains a brain injury, and every seven minutes, someone dies of a brain injury, reduce your risk of a traumatic brain injury by following these tips: Wear your seat belt. Seat belts reduce serious injuries and deaths from crashes by about 50 percent. he brain is the most miraculous to the brain. The damage can be focal Don’t drive under the influence of drugs and multifaceted of all body parts; - confined to one area of the brain -or or alcohol. Alcohol and drugs, including it is the most intriguing, mystifying diffused – involving more than one area prescription medications, can impair a and studied part of the human of the brain. TBI can result from either a person’s ability to drive. Alcohol-impaired body, our most vital organ and performs closed or penetrating head injury. A closed drivers are involved in about one in three Tinnumerable functions simultaneously injury occurs when the head suddenly crash deaths. within a split second. and violently hits an object but the object Because the brain is the central hub for does not break through all activities and life, every brain injury the skull. A penetrating is unique, causing different effects on injury occurs when an behavior, emotions and the physical body. object pierces the skull What is a Traumatic Brain Injury? and makes contact with TBI, a form of acquired brain injury, occurs brain tissue. when a sudden trauma causes damage Bicycling, football, playground activities, basketball, and soccer are associated with the highest number of TBI-related emergency room visits; however, falls are the leading cause of TBI. Rates Don’t text or use a cell phone while are highest in children ranging in age from driving. Cell phones are the number birth to four years, and for adults ages 75 one source of driver distraction. Using a years and older. Studies show that the mobile device while driving is similar to TBI is a contributing factor to a third of all having a blood alcohol level at the legal injury-related deaths and can increase the limit of 0.05. risk for a variety of long-lasting conditions Car seat safety. Buckle your child in the such as epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, car using a child safety seat, booster and Parkinson’s disease. seat, or seat belt (according to the child’s height, weight, and age).Remember: All children aged 12 and under should ride in the back seat. Airbags can kill young children riding in the front seat. Never place a rear-facing car seat in the front seat or in front of an air bag. Wear a helmet. Ensure that your children wear helmets when riding a bike, skateboard, inline skates, motorcycle, snowmobile, scooter, or all-terrain vehicle. Helmets are also necessary when playing a contact
20 SCL SHAPE International Band By Specialist Ian Rictor (USA) Photos by members of the SHAPE International Band
ast month, the SHAPE International Band kept busy performing in support of the NATO Alliance. The band completed 7 missions, providing music for myriad events across Belgium. The SHAPE International Band is Lan inter-service military band consisting of six ensembles and is comprised by eighteen musicians from the United States Army and the United States Air Force.
A Visit from Moldova n February 4th, the SHAPE International Band provided ceremonial musical support for a Oceremony welcoming Moldovan Minister of Defence Eugen Sturza to SHAPE. Mr. Sturza met with several SHAPE military officials during his visit to discuss matters pertaining to the Alliance. Upon the minister’s arrival, the band performed the Moldovan national anthem, “Limba Noastră” and the SHAPE Fanfare.
SACEUR General Scaparrotti (USA) and Minister of Defence Eugen Sturza salute as the SHAPE International Band performs the Moldovan national anthem
Performing for the Kiwanis Club ast month The NATO Jazz Orchestra gave two performances in support of the volunteer organization, the Kiwanis Club. On February 8th, the Lband played for the organization’s fundraiser in Mons, Belgium at the Cours de Justice. On February 16th, the NATO Jazz Orchestra opened for Task Force X for the organization’s event at the Salle Jacques Galant in Jurbise, Belgium. The Kiwanis Club is a nonprofit that supports children in need across the world. The SHAPE International Band is proud to be part of that mission.
Staff Sergeant Stephen Kirkpatrick (USA) plays in the trombone section of the NATO Jazz Orchestra at the Kiwanis Club in Jurbise, Belgium.
The NATO Jazz Orchestra poses for a photo with members of the Kiwanis Club in Jurbise, Beligum. Supporting NATO for Black History Month he NATO Jazz Combo participated early 20th century in which thousands of Go My Way” by Lenny Kravitz representing in two observances of Black History African-Americans began new lives across the modern era. As aptly put during both Month, supporting the NATO the country. The combo performed music ceremonies, African-American history is Tcommunity in Brussels, Belgium. On to signify different periods within African- American history, and it is valuable for the February 22nd, the combo performed at American history to include “Take the entire world. The SHAPE International the USAG 3 Star Recreation Center, and A-Train” by Billy Strayhorn representing Band is honored to help share and honor on February 28th they performed at NATO the Harlem Renaissance, “People Get that history with NATO. Headquarters. The theme for both events Ready” by Curtis Mayfield representing the was the Great Migration, a period of the civil rights movement, and “Are You Gonna Band Member Spotlight taff Sergeant Dylan Kruziki (USA) alongside jazz greats such as Michael was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Brecker, Byron Stripling, and Lewis Nash. USA. He has earned multiple degrees He has been featured at the Montreux- Sin music culminating in a Doctor of Music Detroit Jazz Festival, the University of in Trumpet from Indiana University. Staff Wisconson Eau Claire Jazz Festival, and Sergeant Kruziki enlisted in the United is a winner of the Indiana University States Army in 2010 and has since been Concerto Competition. Staff Sergeant assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas, USA; Fort Kruziki serves in the SHAPE International Knox, Kentucky, USA; and as trumpet Band as a trumpet player in the NATO Staff Sergeant Dylan Kruziki (USA) plays the trumpet with the instructor at the Army School of Music at Brass Ambassadors and the NATO Jazz SHAPE International Band. Little Creek Amphibious Base, Virginia, Orchestra. USA. Staff Sergeant Kruziki has performed Want to request the band? Visit our website https:// NATO Brass Ambassadors (5 musicians) shape.nato.int/shapeband and download the request form. Genre: Ceremonial, Military, Popular, Jazz. Sounds like Office Phone: 0032-65-44-33-22 a brass quintet. Email: [email protected] or follow SHAPE NATO Jazz Combo (3-6 musicians) International Band on Facebook! Genre: Jazz. Sounds like Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, The SHAPE International Band features the Thelonious Monk, Chick Corea following performance groups: NATO Rock Band (6 musicians) NATO Jazz Orchestra (13 musicians) Genre: Rock / Top 40 / Soul. Sounds like Tom Petty, Lenny Genre: Big Band, Jazz, Blues, Funk. Sounds like Count Kravitz, Chaka Khan Basie, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington Ceremonial Band (13 musicians) NATO Vanguard (2-3 musicians) Genre: Jazz, Fusion, R&B. Sounds like Chick Corea, RH Upcoming Events: Factor, Stevie Wonder French Wine Festival st Task Force X (6-10 musicians) March 20-21 Genre: Rock / Top 40 / R&B. Sounds like Bruno Mars, NATO Jazz Combo Stevie Wonder, Prince, Amy Winehouse SHAPE Events Centre
In Memory of Charles Herbaut
The Herbaut family is sad to report that for many large-scale community His late wife, Marie-Nelly (“Mom”), Mr. Charles Herbaut passed away on events at both SHAPE and Chievres, worked at the shopping center, the library 15 February 2019, at the age of 86. Mr. such as 4th of July gatherings and the and at the Kindergarten/pre-school. His Herbaut, “Charlie” as he was known to Chievres Air Shows, memorial services, sons, Alex and Eric, both served their most, came to SHAPE as a Belgian Army commemorations, etc. During the first Belgian national service at SHAPE. His soldier in August 1970. He and his family Gulf War, he was “deployed” to Antwerp daughter, Patsy, is still currently working immediately immersed themselves in for 3 months alongside members of the for USAG Benelux at Chievres and is the SHAPE culture and quickly became US military to assist with the Central a fixture in the bowling community. His permanent fixtures of the community. European Operations. He permanently other daughter, Isabelle, worked for Up until his military retirement in 1981, retired in 1992, but remained active in several years in the Club system and Mr. Herbaut represented Belgium in his the community through bowling, which at the Youth Center. His granddaughter capacities as RSM, both with the Belgian had been a passion of his since the early Aurelie, started working at the Rendez- NMR and the Belgian Support Company. 70s, and also as an active board member Vous in 2006 before moving on to Afterwards, he became the Public Affairs of the SHAPE retired NCOs Association, the RIS where she still is. His other Officer for NATO/SHAPE Support Group which he had helped create. He was very granddaughter, Charline Larsen, did – NSSG (later 80th ASG and now USAG proud of his career and life at SHAPE, her entire schooling, graduated from Benelux). In that capacity, he served as of the many long-lasting friendships that the SHAPE high school (International a liaison between the US military and came along with it, and of the fact that section), and is also an active member the local Belgian community. He and his legacy continued through several of the community. his team created what is now known as members of his family who were and/or the “Gazette”. He was also responsible still are part of the community. Travel
PolishBy Gabi Plachciak (POL-Civ) Easter Traditions Poland is a country full of unique traditions and customs especially when it comes to holidays. As Easter is very important for all Poles, I would like to share with you a few facts about it so you won’t be surprised if you get a chance to celebrate it in my beautiful country.
Palm Sunday
Holy Week – Wielki Tydzień gather for a procession with palms in their since 1958 in Lipnica Murowana. In 2013 hands. This is the moment when Easter the biggest palm was over 36 metres high! As you might know the entire week before celebrations begin. In Poland, all we can Easter is called the Holy Week, and during get are ‘artificial palms’. They’re usually Maundy Thursday – Wielki Czwartek that time there are a lot of celebrations made of branches of native trees, including To commemorate the fact that Jesus Christ taking place. buxus, willow, yew and olive. Some of the had his Last Supper with his disciples and Polish villages and small towns organize Palm Sunday – Niedziela Palmowa washed their feet there is the special mass. artificial palm competitions. The most During this mass priests wash the feet popular one has taken place each year Exactly 7 days before Easter, people of 12 parishioners just as Christ did his Good Friday - the way of the cross in Kalwaria Wejherowska Gabi Plachciak apostles before his last supper with them. of this custom might they cannot move for a Holy Thursday commemorates also the sounds mysterious while a) as the weather event when Christ instituted the priesthood. but it’s nothing more is usually perfect for than blessing the this occasion, and Good Friday – Wielki Piątek food that will be eaten enjoy the rest of the during the Easter feast. Good Friday, the most sober day of the day off together with A small amount of the year, is a day of solemn church services their near and dear. most important food like centering on the Death of Christ. At decorated Easter eggs, homes where Easter preparations are Easter Monday – Śmigus bread, meat and salt are well underway, music is not played and Dyngus – Wet Monday put inside the basket. It’s a very the atmosphere of reverence is maintained. important tradition in Polish culture so you People go to the church, later on they meet It’s strictly forbidden to eat meat during can often spot entire families cherishing it. this day. People take part in the way of their families, friends, go for a walk. Children love it! the cross often, around the streets of the place they live in. Many hours are spent in devotion at church. The altar is bare, the services – for the only time of the Church year – do not include the Consecration of the Host, symbolizing the desolation of the world without God.
Holy Saturday: Blessing of the Easter baskets – Wielka Sobota
Probably one of the most enduring and beloved Polish traditions on Holy Saturday – not only in Poland but also within Polish communities all around the world. The name Jesus grave Easter Sunday
Holy Sunday – Wielka Niedziela In the meantime the real fun begins – if you’re a girl you had better read these The time has come. Jesus resurrected words carefully! This is a day when young from the grave. People attend special mass called the Resurrection early in the boys set up (ok .. not small but huge) morning. It starts promptly at 6 am. After that groups and they hunt for girls to .. use their they have big, traditional, family breakfast. water guns against them. That’s right – they It starts with a traditional sharing of the literally do everything they can, to make blessed food between family members. them all wet. Don’t be surprised then to It’s also a time of exchanging wishes and see boys running with buckets of water, indulging in small talk with each other. ready to pour it out on a random girl. The tradition says that the water or perfume After the breakfast, people take a walk poured on a girl on Wet Monday could bring (unless somebody has eaten too much and her prosperity and good luck in love. Hoping to see you all in Poland soon and wishing you all Happy Easter Holidays! Fethi̇ ye Prepared by LTC Yücel Alver
Jersey Tiger Butterfly fter a long and Dead Sea is a resort village where paragliders take If you don’t feel like flying cold winter in on the southwestern coast to the skies and enjoy the you may also enjoy all Belgium now it and one of the best places beautiful scenery up in kinds of sea sports, hiking, is a good time to you must see in Turkey. The the air. If you never tried sightseeing and rafting startA planning the summer place is called “The heaven paragliding before, you may in close vicinity. Ölüdeniz holiday. Fethiye, located in bestowed to earth by God” try this experience with offers a variety of diving the southwestern coast of with its sandy bay on a professional paragliding opportunities with regard to Turkey would be one of the blue lagoon. The seawater instructors regardless its crystal clear waters and best candidates for your of Blue Lagoon is famous of your experience. With rich underwater caves and coming summer trip. for its shades of turquoise an experienced pilot, you fauna. Scuba diving is the and aquamarine, with an may enjoy paragliding for most popular underwater Let’s take a closer look to official Blue Flag. The Blue about 30-40 minutes, from activity, but many sites are some of the must see places Lagoon and its long white the 1975 meters height of also suitable for snorkeling. around Fethiye. Beach is a perfect place for Babadağ Mountain down to families to relax and enjoy the beautiful Blue Lagoon. Dalyan Ölüdeniz (Dead Sea): the Mediterranean Sea. The experienced pilots may The Unique Beach of the Another nearby village Overlooking the Blue Lagoon rise up to 3500 meters and Mediterranean in an area of outstanding is Babadağ Mountain from stay up to 5 hours in the sky.
Regional Map Butterfly Valley in a Boat Tour www.shape2day.com SCL 25 natural beauty is Dalyan which surrounded by pine-clad hills, cotton fields and miles of untouched coastline. Dalyan itself lies inland but you can reach a magnificent four kilometer long, white sand beach, after 45 enjoyable minutes through beds of bulrushes and pampas grass on a tour boat. The entire Delta is a protected National Conservation area and is home to over 100 species of birds along with others. On your way to the beach you can see the ruins of the ancient city of Caunos. It has only been partially excavated but the remains are extensive and include a theatre dating from the 2nd century BC, Roman baths, temple of Apollo, agora and marketplace where the Boat Tour in Dalyan most spectacular site is the tombs of the Kings of Caunos. Another popular activity among tourists visiting Dalyan is to take a mud bath on the bank of the river. The mud supposedly contains minerals such as calcium and magnesium which are good for the skin. There are also hot natural water springs close to Dalyan which is also accessible by boat. At the end of your boat trip you’ll reach gorgeous İztuzu Beach (Turtle Beach), whose fine white shelving sands make it ideal for sunbathing and swimming. It is also a conservation area and one of the last nesting grounds of the endangered loggerhead sea turtles called Caretta Caretta. The beach is closed between 20:00 and 08:00 hours between May and October when the turtles lay their eggs and hatchlings İztuzu Beach go out to sea. But you have a high possibility to see one of these gorgeous sea creatures on your visit.
Kelebekler Vadisi (Butterfly Valley) Caretta Carettas walking to the Sea at
The valley is situated at the foothill of Babadağ, a 1975 meters high mountain nominated for preservation as world heritage. A wide-strip sand beach at a bay on the Turkish Riviera protrudes from the valley. In the form of a narrow canyon stretching over around 3–4 km, the valley’s steep walls are 350–400 m high. A trail in the valley leads to two small waterfalls dropping from 60 m all the around year. In
Tombs of the Kings of Caunos View from a Boat
Mud Bath in Dalyan
Butterfly Valley from Above 26 SCL Mud Bath in Dalyan the middle of the valley, a creek runs, carrying water from a spring in nearby Faralya village to the sea.
The valley, rich in flora and fauna, takes its name from the large number of butterfly species found here. Scientists recorded some 147 flora species belonging to 54 families and 105 butterfly species from 15 families native to the valley. The butterfly species including the famous Jersey Tiger and many varieties in a wide range of colors can be observed in the valley between June and September. The valley is accessible by shuttle boat services from Blue Lagoon of Ölüdeniz operating hourly at daytime. In the valley, Paragliders Above Fethiye Ölüdeniz various outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, kayaking and scuba diving can be performed. The valley is open to public the entire year where July and August are the peak season.
The average high temperature in Fethiye from June through August is 320 Celsius with an average low temperature of 230 Celsius. June-August period is the peak season and booking your flight and accommodation in advance is highly recommended. If possible April-May or September-October periods might be better options with less crowd and relatively low temperatures compared to hot summer days. All sorts of accommodation options from rental apartments to high end all-inclusive holiday resorts are offered in the area. Dalaman airport is the closest airport to Fethiye however you can also fly to Bodrum-Milas or Antalya airports to widen the flight options.
U.S. and EU citizens are required a valid passport with a tourist visa to visit Turkey. Travelers can easily obtain their e-Visas online through https://www.turkeyonlinevisa.org/. For more information and tips you can visit https://hometurkey.com/en web page. Beautiful Coast of Ölüdeniz References: https://hometurkey.com/ www.kultur.gov.tr architecture and its proximity to a vast array of fantastic beaches and fishing villages and a variety of attractions. Its delightful charm remains un-spoilt with palm- lined streets and whitewashed, flat-roofed houses dotted across the terraced hillsides. Bodrum is significantly more than just sun, sand and sea, and today the town is one of the most important centers of trade, art and entertainment. This charming coastal town is a perfect example of traditional and modern life going along hand in hand in perfect harmony.
Bodrum is beautifully located high up on a hill, the 18th century stone-made windmills will take A Yatch Tour in a Turquoise Coast of Bodrum
odrum is located in the Southwestern cost of Turkey with its picturesque shopping streets, restaurants, bars and cafes for all ages and tastes. Bodrum is particularly attractive for its relaxed ambiance, historical
Bodrum Houses with Bougainvillea Flowers Blooming Amphorias at Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Colourful Fisherman Boats
you back in time, when the Bodrum has experienced home, attracting a vibrant starts and ends at Bodrum constructions were used a renaissance in the last cultural scene paralleled Port, a place where colorful to produce flour. White- half century that has only by the town’s nightlife. cruises, yachts and gullets washed and extremely transformed town into Windswept beaches and create a relaxing show that fascinating, they offer one of Turkey’s most glittering waters provide is a feast for the eyes. As a great destination for popular vacation hotspots. the backdrop to the perfect downtown Bodrum is not hikers and an enchanting Writers, intellectuals, beach getaway. a beach resort, it offers a view of the city. Once a artists and musicians have perfect spot from where to cozy fishing village of only long called this Aegean It’s fair to say everything start a boat trip to explore a few thousand people, town home, or second-
Regional Map Ancient Shipwreck at Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Bodrum Yatch Marina and the Castle
the magnificent villages all around the peninsula. Bodrum is a perfect place to taste all sorts of sea food fresh from the sea. However while in Turkey if you want to taste traditional Turkish cusine you can find all sorts of delicious options in Bodrum too.
Bodrum is not only famous with its attractions but also with its history dated back to the ancient times. Bodrum, a place known in antiquity for being the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Mausoleum, a gigantic tomb erected for King Mausolus in the fourth century BC. After being destroyed by Bodrum Castle earthquakes, the stones of the Mausoleum were then The average high temperature high end all-inclusive holiday more information and tips you used by the Knights of St in Bodrum from June through resorts are offered in the can visit https://hometurkey. John to build their castle August is 320 Celsius with an area. Bodrum-Milas airport is com/en web page. nearby. Bodrum castle just average low temperature of the closest airport to Bodrum in the hearth of the town 210 Celsius. Bodrum is more however you can also fly to References: now hosts the Museum of or less a tourist attraction İzmir or Dalaman airports to https://hometurkey.com/ Underwater Archeology. throughout the whole year, widen the flight options. www.kultur.gov.tr The museum is a lively, but April-May and September- award-winning museum October periods might be U.S. and EU citizens are with several departments better options with a bit less required a valid passport that is definitely worth crowd but still with perfect with a tourist visa to visit spending at least a few weather for sightseeing and Turkey. Travelers can hours in. Exhibits include enjoying the sea. All sorts easily obtain their e-Visas a very unique shipwreck of accommodation options online through https://www. from 1400 BC and a fine from rental apartments to turkeyonlinevisa.org/. For collection of amphorae. 32 SCL The Sporting Life By Michael Adubato (USA-Civ)
ife is back to normal. I have re- This was not the case that afternoon. I year but finished last and ended up being turned to my football “groove” felt like I was taken back in time when the relegated. They have also been accused of and have been to a few Belgian now defunct RAEC Mons team that played irregularities, to put it mildly, in an ongoing stadiums these past few weeks. in the top flight was still around. The rue investigation looking into corruption in the L du Tir, which is the road that runs in front country’s footballing world. Talking to fel- Early last month I made the ten minute of the stadium, was blocked off with a low journalists, they should be heavily fined drive from my abode in Nimy to the Stade wall that President Trump would have been and kicked out of the league but nobody Charles Tondreau to see our local Royal proud of. This was always used in the past thinks that will happen. Albert Quevy Mons team take on Union to keep the home and visiting fans sepa- Namur. Mons is now a mid-table team but rated. Perhaps the Namur fans have a bit Games at Stade Leburton are often not on the day Namur was the first place team. of a reputation for being thuggish. I’m very entertaining because Tubize has trou- When a top team comes to town, you can really not sure. As we are all taught though; ble scoring goals. But if you’re standing usually expect goals. security first! behind the goal, there is a café that serves hot soup and cold beer. If it gets too cold, Usually at the Tondreau, since the teams So I stopped at Le Derby, the café in front you can watch the game from inside, with are fifth division and only a few to several of the stadium for a beer and a hot dog be- your nose pressed up against one of the hundred fans come through the turnstiles, fore heading into the stadium. My diehard large windows. There are a couple of frite just the one tribune is used with both sets British football fanatics (Bungy, Polish John wagons too, but not in that section. There of fans standing and sitting side-by-side. and Steve), who were supposed to meet me are frites for the away fans, who are segre- at the café, were later found hiding out in gated from the rest. There are also frites the VIP area sipping coffee and watching for those who buy the expensive tickets the game from plush indoor seats. and sit in the main tribune. If you’re cheap, you’re locked into your area and are not The game went well for the away fans. They allowed outside the gates to go and get won 3-0. To be honest, Mons was never ti- food. So don’t come hungry unless you tle contenders but there is still a slim chance like powdered soup. of them making it into the play-offs for a possible promotion. If the game is boring, you can wander up the hill and see a gigantic cartoonish statue The next game was a bit of Division Two of one of the club’s former players, Eden action. The town of Tubize is located just a Hazard, celebrating a cartoon goal. short distance from Waterloo and they have a team owned by a Korean billionaire. By At the final whistle Tubize managed to their performance on that cold night, you avoid scoring a goal over the 90 minutes. would say that he isn’t investing enough in Mechelen won 3-0 and will go into a play- the team or isn’t getting value for money. off series against Beerschot-Wilrijk to see who will be playing in the Pro League next KV Mechelen was the opponent. This season. Action at Stade Leburton, Tubize Flemish team was in the Pro League last (Photo by: Patricia Lanove)
Eden Hazard in Tubize (Photo by: Patricia Lanove)
www.shape2day.com SCL 33 Up in Brussels for the Anderlecht vs Club Brugge clash
With my little buddy Basile Oorlynck in Lokeren
to striker Yannick Bolaise, who is on loan from Everton FC. But the three points turned back into one point two minutes lat- er when Thibault Vlietinck, who just came onto the field a minute ago, found the back of the net. I must say; this was one of the most entertaining games that I have seen in Belgium in a long time.
So I decided the following week to go see Anderlecht again. This time they were play- ing at Lokeren. Poor Lokeren has had a miserable season and this was their pen- Club Brugge and USA goalkeeper, Ethan Horvath ultimate game at home before they start playing in the second division next season. their teeth, to that sixth place spot. If you I wanted to get to every top flight stadium finish below that, you just don’t get to play this season and this was my last chance to in the main play-off group for the Bel- get to the Daknaamstadion because the last gian championship. Club held the second place team does not go into any play-off spot, so their objective was just to pick up group. Instead their season ends in March. another three points before the play-offs rolled around. True to form, they lost to Anderlecht. So the boys from Brussels are still hanging This game was worth the price of admis- onto that sixth spot with two games to play. sion, although I didn’t pay because I was in One slip-up and Gent will overtake them. the press section covering the game for the Sunset at the Daknaamstadion Soon after the season ends, the play-offs Yanks Abroad website. Club’s goalkeeper, start. This is when it gets more interest- A week later I drove up to Brussels for Ethan Horvath, is an American and also oc- ing and much more exciting. In the next one of the country’s biggest games – An- casionally plays for the US National Team. column I’ll try to explain the crazy Bel- derlecht vs. Club Brugge. I went to the He had a good game, with a few good saves, gian football play-offs system. Mind you, same game last year and that turned out despite giving up a pair of goals that were it won’t be easy! I’ll also tell you about my to be a terrible no score draw. This time the fault of his defenders. adventures in Cardiff where I’ll be head- ing for the Wales vs. Ireland Six Nations however there was much at stake, especially The score was all tied up a goal apiece at rugby clash. for Anderlecht. They have struggled all half time. Both teams battled it out but in year and were holding on by the skin of the 81th minute les Mauves scored, thanks
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34 SCL Intramural Basketball League Sports By Big Will Henry
Champs Team HELLAS Head Coach receiving Championship
2019 Basketball Champs: Team HELLAS
Tournament Runners Up Representative: Team Alliance
2019 Basketball Tournament Runners Up: Team Alliance
Basketball Tournament 2019 Trophies
2019 Basketball Tournament 3rd Place: 424th Red Devils
Sportmanship Award Team Anatolians Representaives ow, What an amazing finish, The • 6th Place League —CYBER TIGERS S.H.A.P.E. Intramural Basketball Tournament Champs: Team HELLAS League and End of Season Tour- W Tournament Runners Up: Team Alliance nament was a Huge Success, with a New rd th Champ in town. League play ended with: Tournament 3 Place: 424 Red Devil • 1st Place League —Team Alliance (AKA) The Community Spirit and the Enormous AFNORTH amount of interest in our Sports leagues is • 2 nd Place League —Team HELLAS (AKA) one of the many reasons for our success Greece each and every time a league is put to- gether. Thanks go out to you, our SHAPE • 3 rd Place League — SHAPE HEALTH Defensive Player of the Year: KARATSIOLIS and Chievres communities for making our FACILITY Adult Intramural Basketball League and th • 4 Place Leagu — Red Devils ( AKA)424th Tournament a Great Success! Also, last but names are: Susi Tarvis, Nikola Janigova, ABS not the least, a Humongous thanks goes Billy Cook, Uriah Wade, Delonica Boyce, • 5th Place League —Team Lithuanians out to all our Sports Officials who support- Wilford Simmons, and Michael Daye. ed our numerous amount of games, their www.shape2day.com SCL 35 Photo by chuttersnap on Unsplash LET’S SWIM! Courtesy of SHAPE Sports & Fitness
very type of exercise has its selling under water when you swim, these breath- mood-lifting benefits associated with oth- points. But swimming is unlike any ing adjustments are vital, and they may er forms of aerobic exercise. And it’s fun, Eother aerobic workout in a few im- improve the strength of your respiratory which matters. While about half of people portant ways. muscles. This kind of breathing keeps who try a new exercise program give up the lung alveoli—the millions of little bal- within a few months, people who take up First, the fact that you’re submerged in loon-like structures that inflate and deflate swimming are more likely to stick with it. water means your bones and muscles as your breathe—from collapsing and stick- are somewhat unshackled from the con- If you’re sold on swimming, it’s recom- ing together. straints of gravity. This makes swimming mended starting slowly. Don’t try to do the ideal exercise for people with osteoar- Plus, who wouldn’t want a swimmer’s too much too early, and focus on proper thritis, for whom weight-bearing exercise body? Swimming fires up more of your technique. Consider enlisting the help of can be excruciatingly painful. Swimming body’s major muscle groups than other an instructor if you didn’t have any formal decreases arterial stiffness, a risk factor for forms of cardio exercise. If you think about coaching as a kid. If you’re not used to heart trouble. Research has linked swim running or biking, you’re mostly using your swimming, it can be hard to relax in the training with lower blood pressure among lower body. Swimming not only engages water, being nervous and tight may limit people with hypertension. The coolness your legs, but also recruits your upper body the sport’s benefits. and buoyancy of water are also appealing and core—especially your lats, the muscles Start off with 30-minute sessions three to people who are overweight or obese, for of your middle back, and triceps, the backs times a week, and don’t forget to take fre- whom load-bearing aerobic exercises like of your upper arms. You look at pictures quent breaks. You want to ease into it and running may be too hot or uncomfortable. of swimmers, and you see how the upper build up, just like a running program. body development is really tremendous. But don’t be fooled, your body is working The pool on SHAPE is open every day of hard when you’re in the pool. Water is Finally, your back benefits. Working out in a the week for lap swim. The pool schedule denser than air, so moving through H2O horizontal pose—as opposed to the upright is available on our Facebook page “SHAPE puts more external pressure on your limbs position your body assumes during other Sports & Fitness”. than out-of-water training. Even better, forms of aerobic exercise—may be an ideal that pressure is uniformly distributed. It way to counteract all the time you spend Over the years, the pool has been open for doesn’t collect in your knees, hips or the hunched over a desk or steering wheel. the entire community and its focused hasn’t other places that bear most of the burden There’s no hard impact on your back like shifted. The primary purpose of the pool is when you exercise with gravity sitting on there is with running, and instead of being for military usage and training. Recreational your shoulders. bent forward like you would be on a bike, activities are secondary and provide an your back tends to be arched slightly in the opportunity for community usage. For this How you breathe during a swimming work- opposite direction. That may help improve reason the pool water is kept at regulat- out is another big differentiator. During a your posture and prevent the back injuries ed 27 °C. This is a temperature advised run or bike ride, your breath tends to be and pain that stem from long stretches of to avoid bacterial proliferation and is the shallow and your exhales forceful. It’s the sedentary time. recommended temperature for training and other way around with swimming. You lap swimming. breathe in quickly and deeply, and then The exercise is also linked to many of let the air trickle out. Because your head is the same life-extending, heart-saving,
36 SCL SACEUR ORIENTEERING COMPETITION – 28 February 2019 by NATO North By Caroline Chouinard
ot everyone’s favorite SACEUR and 6 different maps with no one having the The overall victory for this challenging event but, along with biathlon, same map on your team or your start line. competition went to NATO NORTH whose Norienteering is certainly one of Yes, it seemed that Charlie and Salvador combined time was 5:02:15. They were also the most relevant competition for an had given this some thought! the only team to get no penalties. Second army soldier. The most accomplished place went to NATO SOUTH (6:35:06), The bird’s eye view of the course was competitors are those who can read a third BENELUX-FRANCE (6:50:08), fourth approximately 4 km for each competitor. map with incredible accuracy. Yes, speed GERMANY (9:40:42), fifth USA (11:32:16) The maximum time limit to complete the is important but only if you are going in the and sixth GREAT-BRITAIN (11:33:37). course was 1:15. Each penalty incurred correct direction! cost the individuals 5 min: skipped control The gold and silver medal teams were The six SACEUR teams deployed to a point, wrong control point, double or outside represented by the following competitors: small wooded location kept secret from the box punch, each minute over the time NATO NORTH: Ingrid Hernes - Norway, them until the hour prior to the competition. limit of 1:15. Ann Dyrkolbotn - Norway, Madis Kiis - It was very close to SHAPE and quite easy As everyone was off travelling the woods Estonia, to find – reassuring the participants who in every possible direction, Salvador would soon be navigating the woods in Gzegorz Gorczyca - Poland, Piotr Sudzik and Charlie’s were back at the finish line search of 22 control points. - Poland, Gediminas Latvys - Lithuania. enjoying a lovely BBQ while they waited for Shortly before the start, the first competitors the competitors to arrive. Results compiled, NATO SOUTH: Miroslav Michev - Bulgaria, of each team lined up in their respective Madis Kiis from NATO NORTH was first Luca Pepe - Italy, Rogelio Gonzales - Spain, shoots anxiously waiting for the one minute with a time of 0:43:52, followed closely Romulus Panait - Romania, Margarida warning where they would be handed their by Ingrid Hernes from NATO North with a Pinto - Portugal, Simone Mastrolorenzi - respective maps. At 12:30, they were off time of 0:44:23 and Mickaël Ranchin from Italy. and, after each subsequent three minutes, BENELUX-France with a time of 0:47:11 the next six followed for a total of 6 starts (includes one penalty).
37 SCL Finally, the Deputy Canadian NMR and Commanding Officer of the Canadian Contingent at SHAPE, LCol Jake Galuga did the honors by accepting the invitation to be the event VIP. It was icing on the cake for NATO North to have their VIP present them the gold medal. Congratulations to all the participants and thank you to the supporting staff!
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Horror, Thriller. Louis Creed, his wife PG-13 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy. PG-13 | 1h40 min | Horror, Mystery, Rachel, and their two children Gage We all have a superhero inside us, it Thriller. Tree Gelbman discovers that and Ellie move to a rural home where just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. dying over and over was surprisingly they are welcomed and enlightened In Billy Batson’s case, by shouting out easier than the dangers that lie ahead. about the eerie ‘Pet Sematary’ located one word - SHAZAM! - this streetwise nearby. 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult superhero Shazam.
2h02 min | Action, Adventure, Ro- PG-13 | Biography, Drama, History. PG | 1h44 min | Animation, Action, mance. An action-packed story of one Civil rights activist Ann Atwater faces Adventure. When Hiccup discovers young woman’s journey to discover off against C.P. Ellis, Exalted Cyclops Toothless isn’t the only Night Fury, the truth of who she is and her fight to of the Ku Klux Klan, in 1971 Durham, he must seek “The Hidden World”, a change the world. North Carolina over the issue of school secret Dragon Utopia before a hired integration. tyrant named Grimmel finds it first.
PG-13 | Comedy. A R | 1h 32min | Hor- joyous family reunion ror, Thriller. A mother becomes a hilarious concerned about her nightmare as Madea young son’s disturbing and the crew travel to behavior thinks some- backwoods Georgia, thing supernatural where they find them- may be affecting him. selves unexpectedly planning a funeral that might unveil unsavory family secrets. SHAPE Arts & Crafts Centre Bldg. 307 - Community Activity Centre Tel: 423-6049/4312 or 065/44-6049/4312 Mon-Thu: 0900-1700 hrs / Fri: 0900-1530 hrs 18/20/25/27 March From 1030-1230 Pottery on the wheel
18/21/26/28 March 1800-2100 Open studio extended hours
20/27 March From 1315-1400 Kid Art!
21/28 March From 1615-1700 Kid Art!
19 March & one day in April From 1200-1500 build a clay house with Joni!
19 March From 0930-1130 OR 1600-1800 Sew a Bunny Purse
21 March Drop in between 0930 and 1130 to learn how to sew Seam finishes
21 March From 1700-1830 Intro to Calligraphy
22 March From 0930-1130 Decoupage
26 March From 0930-1130 OR 1600-1800 crochet Easter Eggs!
28 March Drop in from 0930-1130 to learn the double crochet stitch Cochem, Germany with castle Tour & Knight Meal Saturday, 30 March Wander the small streets of this lovely medieval town on the banks of the beautiful Moselle River during your free time. Then, in the evening, we’ll tour Cochem Castle and participate in the Knights’ Meal - a medieval feast with entertainment in period costumes. Adult: €125 Depart Brussels: 0900 - Return: 0345 Child: (6-17): €100 Depart SHAPE: 1000 - Return: 0245 Child: (0-5): €75* *when sharing parent’s meal
Battle of Verdun, France Saturday, 6 April Join us as we experience the battlefields of Verdun. In the World War I “Battle of 300 Days and Nights,” 300,000 lives were lost and 400,000 were wounded. We will learn more about the Battle of Ver- dun throughout the day. We begin at the Memorial de Verdun museum. Visit the fascinating exhibits at your own pace: the soldier experience, the battlefield environment, and the countries at war. After a quick lunch (on your own), we will take a four-hour guided English tour around the battle- fields, stopping at various sites: Fort Douaumont, Douaumont Os- suary, Bayonet Trench, and the destroyed village of Fleury. €80 Depart Brussels: 0600 - Return: 2315 Depart SHAPE: 0700 - Return: 2215 Keukenhof Gardens, Netherlands Saturday, 13 April Keukenhof, also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world’s largest flower gardens! Approximately 7 million flower bulbs are planted annually in the park, which covers an area of 31 hect- ares and makes Keukenhof park its flower parade something spe- cial that you can not miss. Adult: €60 Depart Brussels: 0805 - Return: 2000 Child: (6-17): €55 Depart SHAPE: 0700 - Return: 2100 Child: (0-5): €45
Reims with Champagne Saturday, 27 April Reims—city of the French kings’ coronations and now, home to some of the best known champagne brands. We start the trip at Champagne Taittinger. We’ll tour the cellars, including remnants of the Saint Nicaise Abbey (13th c.) and Gallo-Roman chalk vaults, and then have a glass of bubbly (for those 18 and over). Afterwards, there is free time to explore Reims. The remarkable cathedral (cor- onation site), Palace of Tau, and Saint Remi Basilica are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Only 40 seats available! Adult: €72 Depart Brussels: 0645 - Return: 2215 Child: (6-17): €66 Depart SHAPE: 0745 - Return: 2115 Child: (0-5): €53
Community Activity Centre, Bldg. 307 Ph: 32 (0)65 44 3884 Fax: 32 (0)65 84 5154 email: [email protected] www.shape2day.com/shapetripsandtours.aspx P Bldg. 313-301: Mon-Thur: 0530-2100 SHAPE Fri: 0530-1800 Sat-Sun: 0900-1200 Sports & Fitness : 065.44.5325
Sore & Restore Mobility Class Wednesdays at 0630 to 0730 hrs For more information call the gym check out at 065/44.5325
Introduction to Machines & Facilities Every 1st Week/Month Tuesday @ 1000 hrs Thursday @ 1800 hrs Book at the check out Can’t make it at these times? No problem! Call 5325 to make an appointment
Morning Spin Monday - Wednesday - Friday @ 0630 hrs For more information call the gym check out at 065/44.5325
Total Body Conditioning Tuesday 1120 - 1220 hrs Thursday 1230 - 1330 hrs For more information call the gym check out at 065/44.5325
Ladies Fitness Main Court (morning & Friday) Aerobic Suite (Monday & Wednesday Evenings) Self-paced classgeared towards women improving their fitness. Class is DVD based with guidance from a video instructor. Instructor Monday & Wednesday evenings
Functional Fitness Classes Tuesdays & Thursdays 0600-0700 0900-1000 Classes limited to 10 participants Register thru the Main Gym check out the day before Tel:065/445325 CrossFit Thuesday &Thursday 0600-0700 0900-1000 Classes limited to 10 participants Register to the Main Gym Check Out the day before For more information call: 065/44.5325
Run For Life Get a badge for each big milestones From 50 to 1000 Miles Competitors have to... run! There are no restrictions in time. Record your miles on the designated binders at the SHAPE Gym We’ll contact you when your’re entitled for a badge Interested? Contact Big Will Henry 065/44.3193 [email protected]
Circuit Training Multi-level program combining cardio with strength building and muscle endurance exercises. Each session incorporates upper-body, lower-body, and core exercises for a total body workout.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Learn to defend yourself, get in shape and burn lots of calories Mon-Wed: 1730-1900 hrs (Squash court #1) For more information, contact Bo Stuart At 423-8265 or +32 0484926010 [email protected] Call the gym check out at 065/44.5325 www.shape2day.com SCL 45
Dates For Your Diaries www.shape2day.com SCL 49 The SHAPE Travel Group members are available every Wednesday and Friday from 1100-1300 in the Rendez-vous. They can only accept cash payment for trips. The SHAPE Travel Group is a non-profit activity run entirely by international volunteers for SHAPE and NATO ID card holders and their guests.
Gouda & Delft, NLD Thursday, 11 April / Price: €40 Two quintessential Dutch cities in one day! Witness the pageantry of the famous Gouda cheese market and explore the city center. Next, vibrant Delft will charm you with its famous blue and white Delfware and lively city options. Thursday is market day, including flower, book, and art markets. Visit the Vermeer museum, tour the Royal Dutch Delfware Fac- tory, stroll the gardens, shop, eat or rent bikes for a true Dutch experience. There is something for every interest!
Maassluis & Dordrecht, NLD Friday, 10 May / Price: €40 For a refreshing change from the big cities, enjoy the charm and quiet life in quaint Maassluis. Small towns show the true Dutch culture often missed if you limit your travels to metropolitan Amsterdam. Stroll the canals, snack on a stoopwafel and stop at the market stalls in this pleasant town. In the afternoon, we’ll be heading for Dordrecht, the oldest town in the Netherlands, dating back to the 12th century. It has a delightful beguinage, a beautiful Dutch reformed church, and the longest shopping street in the Netherlands. To make sure you see the best parts of the city, join us for a guided walk!
SHAPE Travel Group is a non-profit, multi-national group of volunteer travel planners that offer day trips at very competitive prices. STG trips are a great way to make friends across NATO nations, while exploring new locations together. Not an STG traveler yet? Join our facebook page, SHAPE Travel Group, or stop by our desk in the Rendezvous for more details on trips. Desk hours are Mondays and Wednesdays, 1100-1300. Discover what this thriving community has to offer. We’ve made all of the arrangements, the only thing missing is YOU!
STG Spring 2019 Trip Schedule 26 March: London with optional High Tea, GBR 11 April: Gouda & Delft, NLD 10 May: Maassluis & Dordrecht, NLD 21 May: Grottes de Remouchamps & Liege, BEL 6 June: Chateau Pierrefonds & Palais Compiegne, FRA 20 June: Dover Castle, GBR
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SHAPE Activities Every Monday want to improve their communication and Every Thursday leadership skills in a supportive and fun Boy Scout Troop #325 environment. Socializing starts at 18.45, SHAPE International Library Come to a meeting and check us out! Germany Story Time at 1400 meeting starts at 19.00 sharp and ends 1830-2000 in SHAPE Green Gym at 20.45. The club is open to SHAPE and (2nd floor). Contact us at: Every Friday surrounding community members. All are [email protected] welcome! SHAPE Ladies Bowling League Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) Practice for all levels and skills. 1300 hrs at Every Wednesday Ladies meet for fellowship and bible at SHAPE the Pizza Bowl. Bowling shoes can be rented at the Pizza Bowl for n1. Chapel at 1000 hrs, Bldg. 353 at 1800 hrs. Infant Massage Class Childcare is provided in the morning. All books For infants (birth to approx 1 year) and their Rosary Warriors are provided. Contact our Parish Coordinator: parents. Meet at 0915 hrs in the SHAPE Blessed 065/44.60.19 1030-1130 hrs - Room 2B122 (old physical Sacrament Chapel nd SHAPE International Library room) 2 floor, social-work conference room. Contact: Fiona Webster 065/32.52.24 Third Friday of Every Month: French Story Time for Toddlers at 1015 SHAPE Open Mic Poetry, French Story Time for Preschoolers at 1615 SHAPE Community Choir 8 P.M. - Mons Bar, SHAPE Club Every Tuesday From 1900 hrs in the East Chapel. All singers Contact: Dwayne Key x4008 or 14 – adults are welcome to come sing. [email protected] Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) Email: Director: Natasha Rook, email: Ongoing 0930-1200 with childcare and [email protected] or Elisabetta Every Sunday 1830-2000 with childcare Schaefer [email protected] and International Group of Motorcycle Email: [email protected] Larry Tjeltveit: [email protected] Riders SHAPE Community Chapel - Facebook Page: Riders meet at 1000 hrs to start group rides Family Fun Night PWOC https://www.facebook.com/ in the local area. All types of motorcycles are Tuesday Nights 1700-1930 SHAPE-International-Community- welcome. Contact: stephen.smith1@gmail. Ignite Youth Groups for MS and HS students, Choir-158864450853323/ com or Facebook: SHAPE HDC Gospel Project for Kids SHAPE International Library Daily Mass & Sunday Mass Financial Peace University Infant Story Time at 1015 5 Love Languages and Marriage Classes Mary Queen of Peace English Speaking SHAPE Tennis Club (Ladies only) Gospel of John Bible Study Catholic Community Ladies tennis, all skills level welcome. Mass Schedule at SHAPE International SHAPE International Cycling Club (SICC) Green Gym, Courts A and B. 0930 - 1200 hrs. Chapel Bldg. 601: Daily Mass and Sche-dule Members meet for group rides every Tuesday Contact: Olga Chroni: [email protected] are published in the community calendar and and Thursday from April to September. The SHAPE Tennis Association (STA) club also offers a 40K ride non-members, bulletin. Monday at 1000-Catholic Women Are you interested in playing tennis or learning newcomers and neophytes on Wednesday of the Chapel. Thursday-1150 Teen Mass to play tennis? The STA is going to be up and that is supported by an experienced member and Meal based on High School lunchtime running again in the New Year. Making the of SICC. All rides depart from SHAPE Main schedule. All high school students are most of the 2 indoor and 4 outdoor courts, Gym @ 1800. During the wintertime, the Club welcome. The ladies of Mary Queen of Peace we will be offering club nights (Men’s, Ladies’ rides only during the week ends, according provide homemade lunch every week for and Mixed) and coaching. Membership is to weather condition and offers a specific student attending Mass. There is Catholic winter training program that is executed in the open to the entire SHAPE community, both Men’s Bible study every Wednesday at 1830. SHAPE Main Gym – spinning room - every serving and dependents and for all levels Sundays at 0900 in the East Chapel except Tuesday and Thursday. For more information from beginner to advanced. every first Saturday of the month Youth Mass visit our website at To register your interest or for further at 1700 (no Sunday Mass the following day). www.shapecycling.com or call ext. 5128 - information please email: Inquiry on any other Catholic needs please 5763 [email protected] or see the chaplain. For more information: Ext. [email protected] or just 5602, 6066, 6037 or 6019. Chapel offices 33 SHAPE Bridge Club come to a rehearsal. and 34. Facebook: Mary Queen of Peace Informal and duplicate bridge sessions in the Scottish Dancing English Speaking Catholic Community. SHAPE Club. Welcome home! Contact: Attila Balla 0476.53.71.01 International group, no previous dance experience necessary. 1900 hrs - SHAPE SHAPE Community Chapel Aquagym - Tuesdays & Thursdays Chapel Centre. Contact: soscods@gmail. Sunday Service 10:45 in the East Chapel with 1500-1600 hrs - Swimming pool, FREE! com Fellowship immediately following the service. Contact: Lena on 0483/31.42.58. Children’s Church, Children’s Choir during Every Wednesday evening h Like to play board games? Shape International dancing club the service for ages 5 to 5t grade. Or have an army of miniatures eager to play? @ the events Centre, B3’s Watch Care for younger children available! 17:30 at SHAPE American Middle School. Dancing lessons: beginners from 18h-19h, Please join us for fellowship and a relevant message from the Chaplain. If you need a Games regularly played: Warmachine, intermediate from 19h-20h, advanced from ride, please email us ahead and we will have Warhammer (40K and AoS), Sha-dows of 20h-21h. Currently we have a course of Salsa someone pick you up. We look forward to Brimstone, Mansions of Madness, Cry Havoc, Cubana. welcoming you to the community and the Betrayal at House On The Hill. Want to play If you would like to teach a dancing style, Chapel! something else? No problem. Contact John contact us on [email protected] or Larimore at [email protected] or find us on Facebook/Shape International SHAPE International Women’s Club Facebook SHAPE Tabletop Gamers Dancing Club’ (SIWC) SHAPE International Library All women of the SHAPE community are Wednesdays, bi-weekly at 1900 hrs English Story Time for Toddlers at 1015 invited to attend. Hash House Harriers English Story Time for Preschoolers at 1615 Contact: [email protected] A non-competitive social running/ walking Every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays club open for everyone. YOGA Classes SHAPE International Toastmasters Club For run details contact: Christine Handal, YOGA classes for all-levels at the SHAPE meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each Tel: Mobile 0471 961156 gym (in the aerobics suite). month. We meet at SHAPE Club Pathfinder www.shape-monsh3.com For more info: Visit SHAPE YOGA on room. This club is for ambitious people who [email protected] Facebook Alcoholics Anonymous “If you drink that’s your business, but if you want PCB AUTOMOBILES to stop maybe we can help.” SHAPE Group [email protected] of Alcoholics Anonymous (English Speaking New and Used Tax-Free Cars. Meeting). Dealer for UK Spec RHD “The only requirement is a desire to stop drink- Toyota, Lexus, Chrysler, Mazda, ing.” Tuesday evenings from 1900-2000 hours. We meet at the International Baptist Church, Ford Renault, Fiat, Alfa Chemin Du Prince, 284; 7050 Jurbise Other Makes and US Specs on Request The International Jewish Center offers a Local 0470-470-790 or Car Rental weekly educational program in English for AA Bruxelles 0032 (0) 487/35.45.72. Many more tax free cars available from €4500 children from 10:00am - 12:30pm. This is Tel: 065/644.900 or 0475/977.955 a great opportunity to meet and befriend Stock Clearance other international Jewish children and Paid Ad 2292 families. 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