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Community Announcements

Brussels Army Health Clinic Flu Shot Drive 

The Brussels Army Health Clinic Flu Shot Drive will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 19. 
Patients must be registered with the clinic prior to the event. 
Schedule an appointment with immunizations for patients under three or for those who are unavailable during the days and times. 
View the November changes to hours of operation here. 
 

Passport Rodeo 

The next passport rodeo will be held on Nov. 21, 2025. 
From 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
At the Chièvres Air Base, Multipurpose Room, Bldg. 20005
Register for an appointment for your tourist passport by Nov. 19 at 5 p.m.

Upcoming Events and Activities

  • Holiday Shopping Tour | November 21

Join the holiday shopping tour in downtown Brussels on Nov. 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Spots are limited, contact the Brussels Library to sign up. 

  • City Madness | November 21

Join Brussels Army Community Service for a CITY MADNESS TOUR. Discover Brussels and make new friends! 

Don't forget to check out OUTSIDE THE GATE activities and Local ExcuRsions.

Save the date 

Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Events 

View Brussels Morale Welfare and Recreation activities!
  • Volleyball Clinic | November/December 

Register for the Brussels CYS Volleyball Clinic from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday through December. 

Fitness classes

Full Body | Mondays from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. 
Functional Fitness | Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Full Body | Wednesdays 5 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.
Stretch and Tone | Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. 
Functional Fitness | Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 
Personal training | Available upon request.

Religious support office 

Club Beyond High School | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • November 3, 10 and 17
  • December 1 
Club Beyond Middle School | 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. 
  • November 5, 12 and 19
  • December 3
Monday
  • Coffee Moms - 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday 
  • New Moms Group - 10 a.m. 
Thursday 
  • Adult Bible Study - 7 p.m. 
Friday 
  • Women of the Chapel - 10 a.m.
  • Food For Life Bible Study - 11:30 a.m. 
    • 1st and 3rd Sundays

Arts and Crafts 

Visit the SHAPE Arts and Crafts Facebook Page or Website to learn more!

Excursions

Contact SHAPE Trips and Tours for additional information.

OUTSIDE THE GATE

  • Open-air Markets across Brussels:
    • Mondays through Fridays | Market of Place Flagey from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with flowers, fruit, vegetables, and clothes.
    • Mondays | Place van Meenen, St. Gilles from noon to 7 p.m. with organic produce, specialty roasted meats, and a food truck.
    • Mondays | Market of Place Saint Job in Uccle from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with fruit, vegetables, flowers, a bakery, leathergoods, delicacies, household utensils, fish, meat, poultry and a deli.
    • Tuesdays, Friday, Saturdays | Stockel Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with food, flowers and plants in a neighborhood atmosphere
    • Tuesdays through Sundays | Parvis de St. Gilles from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with fruit, vegetables, salted meats, cheeses, spices, sweets, cooked meats and household knick-knacks.
    • Wednesdays | The Châtelain Market from 2 to 7 p.m. with organic foods, fresh produce, original products, and prepared dishes to eat onsite or take home. The surrounding neighborhood has plenty of cafes, bars, and restaurants to keep the evening going even after the market closes.
    • Thursdays | Gourmet Market of the Sablon from 3 to 9 p.m. with fruit, vegetables, dairy products, bread, wines and champagnes, charcuterie, roast chicken, and seafood.
    • Fridays | Marché de la Place des Chasseurs Ardennais from 2 to 9 p.m. with goods for sale, live music playing, and a small playground in the center. It is within walking distance of Merode and the Cinquaintenaire park.
    • Saturdays, Sundays | Market of Place Flagey from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Large, relaxed atmosphere with all products for sale and international food vendors.
    • Sundays | Market of Place Jourdan from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a village atmosphere, cosmopolitan terraces, quality stalls, the famous Antoine fries, and "Marc Escargot" to try for free.
    • Sundays | Midi Market from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, olives, cheeses, fish, and more. The biggest market in Belgium.

Upcoming Trainings

Check out the upcoming classes and trainings available to the USAG Benelux in Brussels community. Reach out to Army Community Service for the location and how to reserve your seat. Sponsorship Training, Spouse Sponsorship Training, Community & Host Nation Orientation, City madness, Spouse Orientation training are available on request.

BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE SOLDIERS | BRUNSSUM | BRUSSELS | CHIEVRES (BOSS)

Primary: 0032-65-22-5246

Primary: 0032-65-22-5246

Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed

Building: 504

Rue Grande
Mons, 7010

NOTICE: DSN: 314-597-7447/6872

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE | BRUSSELS (ACS)

Primary: 0032-22-80-9931

Primary: 0032-22-80-9931

Sunday Closed
Monday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday Closed

Building: 4

Leuvensesteenweg 13
Zaventem, 1932

NOTICE: DSN: 314-597-9931

FAMILY LIFE COUNSELING CENTER | SHAPE | BRUSSELS (ACS RSO)

Primary: 0032-65-75-7305 Secondary: 0032-65-75-7306

Primary: 0032-65-75-7305

Secondary: 0032-65-75-7306

Sunday Closed
Monday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday Closed

Building: 353

Rue Grande
Mons, 7010

NOTICE: DSN: 314-597-7305 / 314-597-7306