March  

Newsletter

 

Check out the latest updates, deals, events and announcements for the JFCBS Community.

Morale & Welfare Activities (MWA) is a network of support and leisure services designed to serve the NATO community.

The community activities, sports programs, concessionaires and clubs are solely for US & NATO ID card holders or other authorized personnel who have access to JFC Brunssum.

For more detailed information about our facilities, events, concessioners and partnerships - visit our website!

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THE ISSUE

 

  • Life & Leisure 

    • JFC Arts & Crafts Center 

    • JFC Car Craft Center

    • ICC & General Eisenhower Hotel

    • JFC Brunssum Library

    • Life & Leisure beyond the gate:

      • JFCBS/ MWA Discount Partnerships

        • NEW THERMAE2000 DEAL!!!

        • NEW SNOW CAMP DEALS!!!

  • Beyond the Gate

    • Farmers Markets

    • 33rd Parelloop Brunssum

  • Sports & Fitness

    • Fitness Center 

    • Swimming Pool 

  • Concessionaires

    • Aelia 

    • Albron at Miner's Rest

    • Susanne's Barbershop

  • Clubs

    • NATO Tri-Border Sailing Club

    • Alliance Players

    • Allied International Marching Team

    • Tri-Border Walking Club

    • German Soccer Club

    • JFCB International Club 

  • Spiritual Guidance 

    • JFC Brunssum Chapel

    • GK NATO AB International Chapel

    • Christian Power House of Prayer

  • CYS at JFC Brunssum

 
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Upcoming 

EVENTS

 

  • Wednesday, March 1 - Spouse Connection @The Hub USAG 1000-1200

  • Thursday, March 2 - Charity Cake Sale for Earthquake relief in Türkiye @Miner's Rest 0900-1500

  • Wednesday, March 8 - Celebrating International Women's Day at the JFC Alliance Theatre 1000-1200 (more MWA activities related to IWD to be found below and under Life & Leisure and Sports)

  • Tuesday, March 10 -Registration deadline for March18 "Paris Express" @The Hub USAG

  • Wednesday, March 11 - Registration deadline for April 8 "Garden of Europe Keukenhof Trip" @The Hub USAG

  • Monday, March 13 - 31 - Spring Soccer GK registration start.

  • Friday, March 17 - Registration deadline for July "Nijmegen 4 Day March" @GK

  • Friday + Saturday, March 17+18 - ASGK presents Millena Polish Pottery sale @ICC Brunssum

  • Monday, March 20 - Mindful Monday @JFC Library

  • Monday, March 20 - CYS Archery Clinic registration start.

  • Monday, March 20 - St. Patrick's Day Trivia event

  • Saturday, March 25 - Spring Flea Market @The Hub 1000 - 1400 (in order to reserve a spot, please contact the HUB Email or call +31(0)45-534-0088 for details)

  • Saturday, April 1 - CYS Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt 1100-1300

  • Monday+ Tuesday, April 24+25 - World Children's Day Contest & Celebration @ AFNORTH IS

     

 
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Life & Leisure 

JFC Arts & Crafts Center 

 

March 8

In celebration of International Women's Day

Reverse Glass Painting

from 1830-2030

 

Learn more about the classes here: jfcbrunssum.com

 
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JFC Car Craft Center  

 

Are you new here at JFC Brunssum and you need an APK to register your car?

 

Did you know that you can also wash your car on JFC 24/7?

 

Get your car wash cards at the Car Crafts Center only and choose from the offered programs!

 

To learn more about the car wash visit us. 

 

Stop by the Car Craft Center located in building H-402 or call +31 (0)45 526 3173 for appointments.

 

For the latest updates visit us on Facebook: JFCBSMWA

 
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The ICC - International Conference Center is a place where not only business meetings and conferences are held but it also offers space for your private gatherings, such as birthday parties, wedding receptions, anniversary events, baby showers, etc.

The location offers plenty of indoor space that can be utilized and decorated according to your preferences.

For the upcoming spring and summer season you can also book the existing outdoor space, which is great for barbeques and other outdoor concepts. Click the button below to find out more about capacity, space and pricing!

 

 
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Did you know that the ICC also comes with a hotel? ...

The General Eisenhower Hotel is directly connected to the ICC.

It offers 20 fully equipped rooms with wifi, flat screen TV, laundry room, free parking, microwave, refrigerator, etc.

What a great option to utilize if you have family coming to visit and you are running out of space.

It's also very convenient to have a room when having a private gathering at the ICC and you don't want to take the drive back home the same night.

 

To find out more about the individual rooms, the sizes, pricing and availability, please click the button below.

 

 

 

 

 
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JFC Brunssum Library February Overview

 

Celebrating International Women's Day throughout the entire month

 

March 8

Movie & Mocktails with guest speaker Maj Shannon Hagadorn

 

March 11

LEGO Saturday@ The Hub

 

Wednesdays & Fridays from

1300 - 1700 Lego Afternoons

 

 

 

Discount Code for upcoming SnowCamp in April 2023 and the general discount code for snow sessions can be found here by clicking the button below.

 
Discount Code here!
 

SnowCamps & AdventureCamps for children ages 6 to 16 for summer break 2023 are now open for registration.

 

The rates will be:

Period: July 10 until September 1

 

SnowCamp (5 days) : regular rate €325,00 >> NATO rate: €295,00 – only valid via this registration form.

AdventureCamp (3 days) : regular rate €225,00 >> NATO rate: €207,00 – only valid via this registration form.

 

Please fill out a form for each child if you wish to enroll more than 1 child and send to:

isabell.reckermann@snowworld.com

 
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2023 Discount Codes for Thermae2000!!

Please use the following codes to enjoy either a full day spa or evening spa:

Price day entrance:

€32,50 p.p.

Link:      www.thermae.nl/shop

Code:    NATOday

Price evening entrance:

€25,00 p.p.

Link: www.thermae.nl/shop

Code: NATO-A

 

 

 

 
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If you would like to enjoy an overnight stay, below you will find the prices and code for the hotel:

Prices hotel overnight:

Arrival on Sunday to Wednesday:            €219 per room per night

Arrival on Thursday:                        

€229 per room per night

Arrival on Friday:                                     €259 per room per night

Arrival on Saturday:                        

€339 per room per night

 

Link:                      www.thermae.nl/voucher

Code:          N_ato123

 
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Events 

Check out what is happening BEYOND THE GATE

 

Local Farmers Markets:  

  

  • Maastricht

    • @Market square - Wednesdays & Fridays from 0900 - 1500

    • @Wyck (organic, local fruits & veggies) - Thursdays from 1300 - 1800

  • Heerlen

    • @Centrum Op the Bongerd Promenade - Tuesdays from 0830 - 1500

    • @Hoensbroek Markt - Fridays from 0800 - 1230

    • @Heerlerheide (Corneliusplein/Wannerstr) - Fridays from 1300 -1700

  • Eygelshoven @Markt - Saturdays from 0900 - 1700

  • Brunssum @Markt - Saturdays from 0800 - 1400

  • Landgraaf

    • @Nieuwenhagen, Raadhuispl. Op de Kamp - Thursdays from 0800 - 1500

    • @Schaesberg, Marktplein - Fridays from 1300 - 1800

    • @Ubach over Worms, Hovenstraat - Fridays from 1300 - 1800

Parelloop Brunssum 2023, Sunday April 2

A fun running event suited for the entire family!!!

 

The Parelloop's fast course takes you through the cozy center of Brunssum. The course is gently sloping, and the running distances are between 5km to 10km. For children, the Kids Run will be between 500m and 1km long and for students ages 12 to 19 there will also be a 2.5km Students Run to join.

If you want to join, please sign up here www.inschrijven.nl deadline for the pre- registration is March 30, 2023.

For more information about runner fees and the course itself (only in Dutch) click the link below.

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Sports & Fitness

JFC Fitness Center  

 

Please continue to sign up for HIIT and Spinning here

 

Celebrate International Women's Day with MWA and join the SELF DEFENCE Class on March 8, from 1430 - 1530 at the JFC Gym!!!

 

Sign up for Pilates and Yoga: hallo@studio33sittard.com

 

For the latest updates visit us on Facebook: JFCBSMWA

 
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JFC Swimming Pool  

 

Please be aware that the current schedule is subject to change due to changing staff situations.

 

Celebrate International Women's Day with MWA and sign up for Aqua HITT Class.

March 8, from 0800-0900

 

For lane swim, special events and public swim bookings please click here. 

 

For the latest updates visit us on Facebook: JFCBSMWA

 
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Concessionaires

Aelia 

 

For more special deals and upcoming events, join Aelia private Facebook group and become an exclusive member!

 

For the latest updates visit us on Facebook: JFCBSMWA

 
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Albron @ Miner's Rest  

 

We want to make you feel at home!

 

Every 3 weeks on Thursday we will offer a specialty themed menu at Miner’s Rest to give you a "Taste of Home"

 

Each 3rd Thursday within this series we will highlight specialty dishes from different countries.

 

On March 16, we will kick off with

BELGIUM

 

 

For the weekly menu and updates, please visit us on Facebook: JFCBSMWA

 

AND not to forget the coffee corner that is open from 08:00 - 15:30 with delicious coffee and sweet treats!

 

 

 
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Clubs

NATO Tri-Border Sailing Club

 

Are you interested in sailing or learning how to sail?

 

The Tri-Border Sailing Club has ongoing events.

 

March 15 - Annual General Membership meeting @ 1730 Frisbee Club GK

  • all club members and interested new members are welcome.

April 1 - Boat delivery to sailing area and start of sailing season 2023.

 

For more details and the latest event schedule, contact ntsc@web.de or visit sailnato.org

 

For the latest updates, please visit us on Facebook: JFCBSMWA

 

 

 
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Alliance Players

 

The Alliance Players are looking for new talent, such as actors, singers, dancers, musicians, etc.

 

 

For more details visit the Facebook page. Alliance Players

 

For the latest updates, please visit us on Facebook: JFCBSMWA

 

 

 
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Allied International Marching Team

 

Nijmengen 4 Day March Sign up for July ends on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Email the AIMT for details and training:

jfcbsaimt@gmail.com

 

Follow AIMT on Facebook

 
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JFC Tri-Border Walking Club Spring 2023

 

For more information visit the Facebook Group or email:

triborderwalking@hotmail.com​

 

 
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German National Team Soccer

 

We Want You!

 

Are you interested in playing football or would you like to be a part of a great team?

 

The HQ JFCBS German National Team Soccer Brunssum is always looking for teammates or people who want to get involved in the community of our HQ.                                                                               With us, fun and community are paramount, so rank, age or ability do not matter.

 

Just have a look at our TRAINING and see for yourself!

Or contact a board member, names can be found below.

 

When: Wednesdays from 18:00 - 19:30


Where: NATO Sports Complex

 

For further information we are happy to be available by phone or personally!

 

POC:    

   

OF-4 Döpping   Ext: 2216           

OF-2 Fischer      Ext: 3114

OR-8 Kuzella      Ext: 3483            

OR-6 Mittendorf  Ext: 2356

  

 
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JFCB International Club

 

America The Beautiful - United States Coffee & Culture Morning

 

March 14, 10:00 - 12:00

 

For the latest updates, please visit us on Facebook: JFCBSMWA

 

 

 
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Spiritual Guidance 

JFC Brunssum Chapel 

 

Polish Catholic Mass:

Saturdays - 18:00

 

Protestant service:

Sundays -  9:30 am

 

Catholic (English) service:

Sundays- 16:00

 

 

 

For the latest updates, please visit us on Facebook: JFCBSMWA

 

 
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GK NATO AB Chapel 

 

Sunday Services:

Catholic Mass - 09:30am

Protestant Contemporary Worship - 11:15am

 

For the latest updates, please visit us on Facebook: JFCBSMWA

 

 
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Christian Power House of Prayer

 

The Christian Power House of Prayer is a Multicultural, non-denominational Gospel church. As a multicultural family of believers we strongly believe that God has the power to restore individuals to their full potential. We are here to add something “special” to your spiritual walk with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

 

March Sunday Service will be held at 10:30am. For updates stop by on CPHOP-Facebook page!!!

 

Wednesday evening bible study starts at 19:30 via Facebook stream.

 

Follow and turn on notifications to keep up with updates and live streams!

 

For the latest updates, please visit us on Facebook: JFCBSMWA

 

 
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CYS at JFC Brunssum March Events

For more information on CYS activities, please contact:

Child & Youth Services/ Parent Central Services

U.S. Army Garrison Benelux-Brunssum

Main: +31 45 534 0267

DSN: 6001 314 597 4267

 

More about CYS
Morale & Welfare Building H401

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