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Community Announcements

Geilenkirchen U.S. Medical Clinic

Spangdahlem Optometry Team will be at the U.S. Clinic at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen from March 9 to March 12. 
Schedule an appointment by calling +49 (0) 2451 99 3200.
 
Upcoming Closures 
February 9 - Opening at 1 p.m.
February 16 - Closed
February 18 - Closed
March 18 - Closed

Upcoming Events and Activities

  • Galentine's Paint and Sip Trivia | February 11

Join the Allied Spouses of Geilenkirchen for a Galentine's Paint and Sip Trivia Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the ICC Brunssum. 

  • Carnival Party | February 12

Grab your friends and enjoy a Carnival Party from 11:11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Bavarian Keller. 

  • AFE Comedy Tour | February 27

Get ready to laugh as Armed Force Entertainment Brings the Laughs to to Brunssum at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the HUB. Food and drink sales begin at 4 p.m., open to all U.S. and NATO ID card holders.

  • Parent's Night Out | February 27

Drop off your kids and enjoy a Parent's Night Out from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the Brunssum CDC and SAC. 

Save the date

  • Saint Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt | March 13

Join the Allied Spouses of Geilenkirchen for a Saint Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mar. 13 at the ICC Brunssum. Open to anyone 18+ with base access and on-site childcare is available. Register to enjoy raffles, prizes and fun!

  • Paris Express | March 14 

Join the Brunssum MWR on the Paris Express on Mar 14 (registration deadline is Feb. 27). The trip departs at 4 a.m. at the HUB and returns at 2 a.m., contact Brunssum MWR to register. 

  • Barbie Bunco | April 15

Join the Allied Spouses of Geilenkirchen for Barbie Bunco starting at 6 p.m. on Apr. 15 at the ICC Brunssum. 

Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Events 

  • Monthly Events | February 

Visit the Brunssum MWR website to view the Calendar of Events for February 

Carnaval Break Camp | February 17 - 20

Sign up your K-5 grader for a week of festive fun at the Carnaval Break Camp from Feb. 17 - 20. Email usarmy.benelux-brunssum.id-europe.list.dfmwr-cdc-youth@army.mil to register by Feb. 9.

  • Carnaval Chaos Camp | February 17 - 20

Get ready for an action packed adventure at the Carnaval Chaos Camp for grades 6 - 12 from Feb. 17 to Feb. 20. Email usarmy.benelux-brunssum.id-europe.list.dfmwr-cdc-youth@army.mil to register by Feb. 11.

  • Coffee Talk with Parents | February 24

Enjoy some coffee and free donuts while connecting with other parents at Coffee Talk from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Feb. 24 at the Brunssum Teen Center. 

  • Family Bingo Night | March 4

Get ready to yell Bingo at the CYS Family Bingo Night from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mar. 4 at the CYS Gym. 

  • CYS Golf Clinic Enrollment 

Get your kids into the swing of things with a 6-session golf clinic, Wednesdays from 4:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. starting on May 6. Register with Parent Central Services by Mar. 23!

  • Weekly Events at the JFC Brunssum Library 
Mondays from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

FITNESS CLASSES

Weekly Fitness Classes at JFC BRUNSSUM FITNESS CENTER

Monday 

  • Baby and Toddler Movement | 9:30 a.m.

Enjoy a time of movement and music with your child ages 6 months to 4 years. 

  • Spin Class | 12 p.m. 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Enjoy an energizing workout that will leave you feeling strong and exhilarated.  ​​​​​​​

  • Boxercise | 12 p.m. 

Use boxing techniques, along with barbells, kettlebells, body weight and more to get a full workout. 

Tuesday 

  • HIIT Class | 12 p.m.

Shake up your workout routine with a high intensity interval training class. ​​

Wednesday 

  • Taekwondo | 3:45 p.m.

Learn to defend yourself in this class. No experience needed, open to all ages. For more information, email David Nauta at davidnauta@me.com. 

  • Pickleball | 4:45 p.m.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Meet new friends and enjoy a few games of Pickleball, open to all fitness levels. 

  • Spin Class | 12 p.m.

Enjoy an energizing workout that will leave you feeling strong and exhilarated.  

Check out the weekly schedule for Open Sports at the JFC Brunssum fitness center. 

Weekly Fitness Classes at USAG Benelux in Brunssum 

Tuesday 

Maximize your workout time. Get stronger and feel energized! 
Beginner friendly routines can be modified.

Wednesday

Join a fun workout designed to support your everyday movements; improving your strength, endurance and mobility. This class is programmed for all fitness levels. 

Thursday 

Experience the ultimate release with a mobility flow designed to loosen tight muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance longevity. ​​

Strengthen your core, improve your posture, enhance balance and stability, prevent injuries and boost performance. 

Friday 

Experience different intensity levels to challenge you and keep the workout dynamic on a simulated ride up a mountain or flatlands. 

Religious Support Office

Religious Services offered at the JFC Brunssum International Chapel:

  • Sunday  
Protestant Service - 9:30 a.m.

Catholic Mass - 11:00 a.m.

Religious Services offered at the Geilenkirchen International Chapel 

  • Sunday
Mass | 9:30 a.m. 
Protestant Contemporary | 11 a.m.

Protestant Traditional | 12:30 p.m. 

  • Ash Wednesday Service
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Community 

February 18 at 5 p.m. 

Please visit Facebook to learn more about RSO services in Brunssum.

RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS are offered through the JFC Brunssum International Chapel:

  • Monday 

Bible Study at 6 p.m. (potluck)

  • Wednesday 

Protestant Women of the Chapel - 6:30 p.m. 

  • Thursday 
Protestant Women of the Chapel Bible Study at 11:45 a.m. (lunch and childcare provided)
 

Men's Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. (dinner provided)

  • Friday 

Bible Study 5:30 p.m. (potluck) 

  • Sunday

Bible Study at 4 p.m. (potluck)

  • Revolution Youth Group

Starting Jan. 14 meeting every second and fourth Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for ages 10-18 with dinner provided. 

Arts & Crafts Frame Shop

  • Open Studio 

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Reverse Glass Painting | February 4

Learn how to create a framed painting on glass at the Reverse Glass Painting workshop from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 4.

Excursions

Sign up for leisure trips by visiting The HUB or EMAILING.

Outside the Gate Activities

Upcoming Trainings

Check out the upcoming classes and trainings in the Benelux. Unless otherwise noted, reach out to Army Community Service for the location and how to reserve your seat.

  • Deployment Assistance Training | January 16

Army Community Service is offering a virtual or in-person Deployment Assistance Training on Jan. 16. Email usarmy.benelux.id-europe.mbx.dhr-acs@army.mil to sign up. 

  • Spouse Sponsorship Training | February 10

Are you looking for a meaningful way to support our community? Become a Spouse Sponsor and help new families feel welcomed and connected. Email usarmy.benelux.id-europe.mbx.dhr-acs@army.mil or call +31(0) 455-340-0243 to sign up the training course.

  • Sponsorship Training | February 10

Prepare service members for their roles as sponsors, helping newcomers transition smoothly to their new duty stations. Email usarmy.benelux.id-europe.mbx.dhr-acs@army.mil or call +31(0) 455-340-0243 to sign up the training course.

FIND OUT MORE! 

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE | BRUNSSUM (ACS)

Primary: 0031-45-534-0243

Primary: 0031-45-534-0243

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: 90008, Room 126

Kranenpool 3
Brunssum, LB 6443 VA

NOTICE: DSN: 314-597-4243

THE HUB | BRUNSSUM

Primary: + 0031 (0) 455 34 0232

Primary: + 0031 (0) 455 34 0232

Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Building:

Kranenpool 3
Brunssum, 6443VA

CHAPEL | JFC BRUNSSUM (RSO)

Primary: 0031-45-534-0300 Secondary: 0031-45-534-0299

Primary: 0031-45-534-0300

Secondary: 0031-45-534-0299

Sunday Protestant service at 9:30 a.m. and Catholic Mass at 11 a.m.
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 Polish Mass at 6 p.m.

Building: H-405

Rimburgerweg 30
Brunssum, 6445 PA

NOTICE: DSN: 314-597-4300 / 4299 / 4302 / 4301

ABOUT: Follow Facebook for the latest chapel events: https://facebook.com/JFCBrunssumChapel/. Worship service and mass are held in the JFC Brunssum International Chapel sanctuary. The protestant worship service is at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday. The Catholic Mass in English is every Sunday at 11 a.m. Online streaming of Catholic Mass: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdXYoJyhWmtFOarl2no3Alg (Fatima Geest). The Polish Mass takes place at 6 p.m. every Saturday. Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at JFC Brunssum International Chapel, first floor and at 10 a.m. Thursdays in a private home. Email for details at jfcpwoc@gmail.com. Men's Bible studies meet at noon Tuesdays in the British Room (3rd floor) and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at a private home. Email for details at jfcbrunssumchapel@gmail.com. Small group Bible studies meet Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Fridays at 5:30 p.m., both at private homes. Email for details at jfcbrunssumchapel@gmail.com.