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Community Announcements
Geilenkirchen U.S. Medical Clinic
Friday | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Optometry Clinic | Spangdahlem
Upcoming Events and Activities
- Dutch Coffee and Conversations | Tuesdays and Thursdays
If you're looking to practice your Dutch language skills, join the JFC Brunssum Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Dutch Coffee and Conversations.
- Tri-Border Ball | November 21
U.S. and NATO personnel and their guests are invited to attend the Tri-Border Ball on Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Maastricht Convention Center.
- Tree Lighting | December 1
Kick off the holiday season with the JFC Brunssum Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Camp Hendrik. Bring your family and friends for a festive afternoon filled with holiday cheer, music and community spirit. NATO ID cardholders can get their photo taken with Santa, have some free drinks and treats and listen to holiday music!
- Tri-Border Children's Holiday Party | December 5
Join the Tri-Border Children's Holiday Party and Christmas Tree Lighting, starting at 4 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the mass briefing facility and GK Chapel. Celebrate the holiday season and enjoy snacks, activities, photos and more!
- Resume Building Workshop | December 10
Join the Geilenkirchen Air Base Military and Family Readiness Center for a lunch and learn resume building workshop
- Gingerbread Bash | December 16
Join in on the holiday fun with a sweet celebration of Jesus' birth during the Gingerbread Bash on Dec. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the JFC Brunssum Chapel. Enjoy an evening of dinner, games, Christmas carols and nativity making. Sign up today so you and your family don't miss out on the fun.
Save the date
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Events
- Dinovember | November
Dig into some dino facts and activities all month long during DINOVEMBER at the JFC Brunssum library. Your little one won't want to miss these dino adventures!
- Parent's Day Out Pajama Party | December 13
Register your child by Dec. 3 for the Parent's Night Out Polar Express Pajama Party on Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the Brunssum CDC and SAC. Kids will enjoy an afternoon of reading and watching the "Polar Express" in pajamas with dedicated teachers and staff. Sign up with Parent Central Services.
FITNESS CLASSES
Weekly Fitness Classes at JFC Brunssum Fitness Center
Spinning Class | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
HIIT | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Religious Support Office
- Protestant Service - 9:30 a.m.
Catholic Mass - 11:00 a.m.
- Mass | 9:30 a.m.
- Protestant Contemporary | 11 a.m.
- Protestant Traditional | 12:30 p.m.
RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS are offered through the JFC Brunssum International Chapel:.
- Men's Bible Study - 12 p.m. at the Chapel
- Middle School Club Beyond - 3:30 p.m. at AFNorth International School
- Small Group Bible Study - 6 p.m. email for location
- Catholic Women of the Chapel - 9 a.m. at the Chapel
- Youth Bible Study - 5 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at the Chapel
- Protestant Women of the Chapel - 6 p.m. at the Chapel
- Protestant Women of the Chapel - 9 a.m. EMAIL for location
- High School Club Beyond - 6 p.m. at AFNorth International School
- Men's Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. email for location
- Home Bible Study - 5:30 p.m. email for location
Arts & Crafts Frame Shop
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.
- Sign up for a class or tour out of the NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen's MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER, building 78.
FIND OUT MORE!
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE | BRUNSSUM (ACS)
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
| 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
| 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.