Tri-Border Happenings

Post office on USAG adjusted service hours until further notice

Official Mail
Remains the same from 9 a.m. to noon daily

• GK Youth Soccer Camp | July 11-15

Youth ages 6 to 15 are invited to the Soccer Camp "Fussball Schule" on NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen Aug. 11 to 15. Each day runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with provided lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Email for more information.

• Beach Volleyball Tournament | Aug. 8

Join the Beach Volleyball Tournament on NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen Aug. 8 starting at 2:30 p.m. at the sand courts at the new gym, building 206. Sign up for the game and the light potluck afterwards.

• Summer Camps for kids

Sign up your youth for summer camp at JFC Brunssum Child and Youth Services through Aug. 14. Open to children in kindergarten to 12th grade. Register at Parent Central Services +31(0)45-534-0266.

• School sports physicals | July 30
  Call to schedule a school sports physical for your child at the NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen U.S. Clinic for an appointment on July 30 between 1 and 4 p.m. Children ages 4 and up with a school form pre-filled by a guardian are eligible. Call for an appointment at DSN 458-3200 or +49(0)2451-99-3200. Email the school for a form.
• Job fair | July 17

Looking for a job in the Tri-Border? Come to the next job fair July 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Hub in Brunssum. Meet employment agencies to learn of openings, understand qualifications needed and how to apply. Open to all nations.

• Summer Ball | July 25

Get fancy for a night at the Hotel de Rousch in Heerlen from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for the NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen Summer Ball July 25. Reserve your tickets here.

• July 21, Aug. 11 | Ice Cream Social with American Spouses of GK at 6:30 p.m. Email for location.
• Aug. 12 | Back to School Movie Night and bouncy house starting at 4:30 p.m. at the NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen Mass Briefing Facility, building 2. Food and beverages available.
• Aug. 13 | Welcome Expo at the Hub
• Aug. 13 | Ice Cream Social at the JFC Brunssum Child and Youth Services from 1 to 3 p.m.
• Aug. 22 | CYS Back to School Bash at the JFC Brunssum Teen center from 6 to 9 p.m.

Visit the USAG Benelux-Brunssum FMWR website.

• Youth soccer
  Soccer enrollments have begun and run through Aug. 8 for Child and Youth Services co-ed soccer for ages 3 to 15. Season runs from Sept. 18 to Nov. 6. Parents who sign up to become a volunteer coach will have registration fees waived/discounted. Call DSN 597-4266 or +31(0)45-534-0280.

• Summer Reading Program | until Aug. 17

Register here and log your minutes in the Beanstack Tracker app.

• View JFC BRUNSSUM INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY calendar of events
  • Normal hours of operation:
    • Open 1st and 3rd Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.
    • Sunday closed
    • Monday open from 2 to 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Order books, TV shows, and movies from other European libraries listed below. Contact the library for assistance in setting up your account.
    • Ansbach, Baumholder, Bavaria, Chievres, Del Din, Garmisch, Hohenfels, Kleber, Landstuhl, Livorno, Rheinland-Pfalz, Rose Barracks, SHAPE, Stuttgart, Vicenza, Wiesbaden

Join a sport or exercise class to keep your body fit and healthy. Check out these offerings at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen:

MONDAYS

• Indoor soccer from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, building 206.
• Flag football from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen track.
• Mindful Monday Fitness Class at 5:15 p.m. at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen chapel.
• Muscle Power 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, building 206.

TUESDAYS

• Crossfit from 11 a.m. to noon at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, building 206.
• HIIT from noon to 12:30 p.m. at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, building 206.
• Volleyball from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, building 206.

WEDNESDAYS

• Muscle Power 12 to 1 p.m. at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, building 206.
• Indoor soccer from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, building 206.

THURSDAYS

• Core Training from noon to 12:30 p.m. at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, building 206.
• Crossfit from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, building 206.
• Badminton from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, building 206.

GK Chapel Vacation Bible School | August 11 - 15
The Chapel at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen Vacation Bible School will take place August 11 to 15. To sign up a child or volunteer email the Chapel. 

Religious Services are offered through the JFC Brunssum International Chapel:

• Protestant Service - 9:30 a.m.
• Catholic Mass - 11:00 a.m.

RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS are offered through the JFC Brunssum International Chapel:.

• Men's Bible Study - 12 p.m. @ the Chapel
• Middle School Club Beyond - 3:30 p.m. @ AFNorth International School (on summer pause)
• Small Group Bible Study - 6 p.m. email for location

• Catholic Women of the Chapel - 9 a.m. @ the Chapel
• Youth Bible Study - 5 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays @ the Chapel (on summer pause)
• Protestant Women of the Chapel - 6 p.m. @ the Chapel (on summer pause)

• Protestant Women of the Chapel - 9 a.m. EMAIL for location. (on summer pause)
• High School Club Beyond - 6 p.m. @ AFNorth International School (on summer pause)
• Men's Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. email for location (on summer pause)

• Home Bible Study - 5:30 p.m. email for location (on summer pause)

Check out the JFC Brunssum Arts & Crafts Frame Shop! Sign up for a craft class or add a touch of elegance and personality to your cherished artwork, photos, or memorabilia. Email for more information.

• July 31 | Canvas Painting "Under the Sea" from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Open to all ages. Register by July 23 at JFC Brunssum website.

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

Aug. 9 | Rhein in Flames. Deadline July 25.
Aug. 23 | Dutch Day Trip to Volendam & Zaanse Schans. Deadline Aug. 1

• Through July 20 | Rheinkirmes Dusseldorf (fair) with carnival rides and food trucks in Rheinauen, Oberkassel, Dusseldorf.
• Through Oct. 5 | Flower and garden show (Landesgartenschau) at Furth im Wald in Bavaria.
• Through Oct. 12 | Flower and Garden Show (Landesgartenschau) Freudenstadt & Baiersbronn in Baden-Wuerttemberg.

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.

• July 17 | German Basics class from 1 to 3 p.m. at the MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER building 78, NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen.
• July 22 | Intro to Travel from 10 a.m. to noon at the MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER building 78, NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen.​​​​​​​
• July 24 | Newcomer’s Orientation from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER on NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen
• July 24 | Sittard Market Tour from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER on NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen
• July 28 - Aug. 1 | Transition Assistance Program from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER on NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen