Community Activity

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SHAPE Community Life 22 January 2015
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Letter
SCL EDITOR’S LETTER
Happy New Year to all of you!
I hope that you all enjoyed your vacation as much as I did. The challenge I
have to overcome, and I am sure many among you face a similar problem, is
that a part of me is still back in the Austrian Alps! The best thing is, that
part of me doesn’t really want to return, however, I am pretty sure that I
shall get over it and quickly adjust to the cruel reality of everyday.
As you have already noticed, this month’s cover illustrates the Belfry in
Mons. This UNESCO World Heritage site has been decorated with 1,000
new lights which will shine for miles around for the next year as the Mons
2015, European Capital of Culture programming takes place in the city. The
opening ceremony to launch the year long series of events will take place on
January 24th. The invitation is for the city of Mons from 6pm until late at
night and is described as a wandering party without a particular itinerary.
If you would like any additional information all you have to do is follow the
link on the homepage of the Shape2day website. www.shape2day.com
In addition to the cultural events Mons will be offering this year, we would
like to remind you of some the choices that MWR offers on base. Every
Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoon, just outside the B3’s - Events
Centre, a new food choice has arrived. The renowned Belgian frites are now
available every week, to go or to enjoy in the Sports Bar.
Another addition to services is a breakfast menu available over the weekends
at the Pizza Bowl; and don’t forget the Shape Club offers breakfast during
the work week.
In the educational field, enrollments for the Spring Session (February - June)
are now available in Shape Language Centre, so why not give it a try?
Please be sure to check our SHAPE2Day website for information about hours
and changes including the B3’s Sports Bar and The Sports and Fitness Center, which was, due to reduced manning, obliged to alter its operating hours
as of 5 January 2015.
Well, these were a few of my thoughts and suggestions for the beginning of
2015. Morale and Welfare Branch will continue trying to satisfy your needs
and wants. May all your wishes will come true!
Major Theodosios Makris (GRE-A)
Chief of MW Operations Support
Theodosios.MAKRIS@shape.nato.int
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British Section in top 1% of schools By Mrs C Rawlinson
Each year in England league tables are produced showing how
well pupils perform in tests at the end of Year 6. The test results
of students in the British Section of SHAPE International School
rank the school in the top 1% of primary schools nationally.
The children in Year 6, (10 –11 year old pupils), take examinations
known as SATs (Standardized Assessment Tests) every May.
These are externally marked and are used as an indicator of
school performance as Year 6 is the pupils’ last year in a primary
school. For the second successive year, the children’s results
have been in the top 1%. This cohort were ranked 28th out of
17,000 Primary Schools which is, to be absolutely accurate, in
the top 0.2% of schools!
“I am delighted that last year’s cohort of Y6 pupils achieved so
highly; “I have written to each student to pass on my congratulations for this significant achievement,” commented Mr Bucknill,
Headteacher. “Praise must also go to the staff team for working so
hard in ensuring the children not only succeed and attain such high
standards, but also enjoy their learning and their time in school. “
Lt Col Alistair Birrell, Chairman of the School Governance Committee, congratulated the school stating, “This is indeed excellent news and confirms what we all already know. The British
Community in SHAPE is very fortunate to be served by such an
outstanding school.”
There are inevitable controversies about using exam results to
compare the effectiveness of schools, but this should not detract
from recognising that such a strong performance is extremely
commendable being amongst the very best student test results
in England. Well done and congratulations to all!
SIS Italian Section School Christmas Show and Greetings Courtesy Italian NMR
On Friday 12 December 2014, Major General Giuseppe Spinelli
(Italian NMR), Ms. Stella Naddeo (Italian School Headmistress),
Mr. Jose Pittellioen (SIS Common Services Director), along with
all the teachers, students and their parents celebrated the forthcoming Christmas in the SHAPE Chapel.
The Italian students under the direction of their teachers sang
traditional Christmas songs in English and French, and recited
poems and rhymes in Italian. This was a fantastic opportunity
to exchange Christmas greetings in a warm and informal way.
A big “Thank You” must also go to the contributing parents who
provided a delicious buffet that was devoured by all following
the ceremony.
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Cans and Coins for Share A Meal Appeal 2014 (SAM) at the Canadian
Section By Heather A. Mace, Principal – SIS Canadian Section
The Canadian Section is a small school with 55
students from Canada, U.S., Britain, Spain, and
Lithuania. In our school, the Big Five forms our
common language: five big things we can do daily
to build a strong school:
• Think – Try - Do
• Use your imagination
• Stay active and healthy
• Be yourself
• Take care of others
for others with our event. Both our Recipe Book and SAM donation boxes were part of the market. Those who visited our
market were asked to bring a donation; there was no other entry
fee.
For the Recipe Book, Canadian school families submitted holiday recipes. Each family told a story about their submission
(i.e, why it was a favourite, where it came from). Parent and
staff volunteers helped with design and production. The school
donated the materials.
A design contest was held late fall. Student submissions were
creative, it was hard to choose; but 6 pieces of artwork from
various grades were selected. These appear on the front and
back covers and inside the recipe book.
As the holiday season approached, we wanted to connect our
Big Five with supporting SAM. We chose 2 ways: food donations and a recipe book.
For food donations, we used our House System. Our school
is divided into four houses: Mons, Charleroi, Ath, and Tournai.
Students and staff earn house points through positive character
and school activities.
A friendly rivalry was set up with four house donation boxes.
Each donation was counted with points awarded to the respective house. We collected over 300 donations! On average,
each student or family donated 5 items.
At the Canadian Christmas Market, we also wanted to link care
Farewell Meeting Written by LTC Miroslaw Ochyra (POL – A)
On 20 November, the Polish National Military Representative
at SHAPE, Colonel Jerzy Jankowski, officially said goodbye to
Colonel Andrzej Solarz who completed his military services at
Allied Command Operations as Assistant Chief of Staff – Joint
Engineering Division. He was thanked for his high level of performance, dedication and professionalism.
Col Solarz is returning to the General Command of Branches of
Armed Forces in Poland to continue his career.
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The Recipe Book was available at the Market for a donation of
5 euros. Samples of the recipes were available at the Canadian
Bake Sale table. This brought the recipes to life. We sold all our
recipe books, and we reprinted another 20! In total, we collected
over 500 euros! All proceeds went to SAM.
According to Collier, success is the sum of small efforts - repeated day in and day out. Students were proud as their house
donations grow, and as artwork appeared in the recipe book.
More importantly, students and staff showed how to help others during the holidays. The collective efforts of our students
and our small school to show how we care for others are our
success.
NATO News
Italian Christmas Market
Courtesy Italian NMR
What better way to get into the spirit of Christmas and prepare
for the festivities than with a touch of Italian style?
This is exactly what numerous members of the SHAPE community did on Saturday 6th December, in a warm and joyful atmosphere when the Italian Community of SHAPE held its annual
Christmas market.
The day was predominantly organized
by IWIS (Italian Women In SHAPE )
who poured their hearts and souls into
creating a very special and atmospheric event enjoyed by all who attended.
Their dedication and attention to detail created a truly special occasion
and provided a real taste of the “Dolce
Vita.”
tice boards, key holders and that’s just to name but a few.
In addition to all the fantastic creations to decorate the
house, IWIS also had prepared a cornucopia of products
to tantalize the taste buds that are typical of the various
regions of Italy including famous liquors such as limoncello, cream of limoncello, cream of coffee liquor and liquirizia, a delicious liquorish flavoured liquor. There were
homemade cakes and biscuits and no one can forget the
mouthwatering lasagna and tiramisu that were a winning combination for many people at lunch time. So it is possible to say
that the SHAPE community members who attended the market
really enjoyed the true flavours of Italy.
In the months leading up to the opening, IWIS collaborated with various
sponsors and friends of the community to prepare everything
that was required for the market. This included working tirelessly to create a vast range of beautiful, traditional, handmade decorations and gifts including, Christmas wreaths, hand sewn tree
decorations, Christmas baubles, photo frames and albums, no-
Throughout the day, children had fun and enjoyed the activities
run in the kids corner operated by the Italian teenagers. Later
in the day, the Italian Church Choir performance added the final
touches to the joyous and memorable occasion.
The hard work of everyone involved in the preparations paid
off in the form of a very successful day. From the moment the
doors opened at 10:00 to when the final stand closed, the room
buzzed with members of the SHAPE community who came to
support and enjoy the event. In fact, several of the stands were
sold out by the early afternoon.. All the funds raised from the
event are being donated to charity. Sincere thanks go to all who
attended the event and showed an interest in Italy and its products.
70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge By Henriette De Lair (NLD - Civ)
“During the weekend of 12-14 December 2014, the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge was celebrated in the city of
Bastogne. Again it shows that the past has not been forgotten
and both the Belgium and American Armed Forces remember
the fallen soldiers.
© Donovan ABRASSART
© Eric DANIEL
The opening of the Exposition “From Texas to Bastogne” at
the Bastogne War Museum was also during this weekend and
Henriette De Lair, manager of SHAPE Trips and Tours had the
honor of being invited to the openings ceremony. “To see and
hear the stories of these young men coming to liberate and give
their lives for a foreign country, no not only a country, but a
whole continent, is always very emotional.”
The exposition is running until 2016 in Bastogne.
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Share a Meal Appeal 2014 (SAM 2014)
A Big Thank You to the SHAPE Community by Jean Vanderwal, Share-A-Meal, Chair
The SAM 2014 Council, would like to
express a big “thank you” on behalf
of the charities, who, together with
your effort, helped us to provide much
needed support again this year!
Family names are given via the International Chapel
Centre Charity Assoc. (IC3) and each ASBL has been
personally visited so that SAM can continue to share
something extra at Christmas.
E.So.P (or Entraide et Solidarité Protestante, in
Cuesmes), and Societe de St Vincent de Paul (in
Leuze) provide their poorest family names for community sponsorship.
SAM began in 1985 when Mr. Tommy
Temple, (who was the Ecumenical
Charity Liaison then at the SHAPE
Chapel Centre) was approached by
a Canadian teacher who offered to
provide 10 boxes of food for families
in need. She challenged him by saying, if he
could provide her with 10 families in need,
she would provide the boxes! And with this,
Share a Meal, or SAM, was born!
Whereas, L’Utopie (formerly Poor Clares, La Louviere),
Les Ouvriers du Coeur (formerly Notre Dame de la
Croix, Peruwlez) and Societe St. Vincent de
Paul Pays Vert Ath (Maffle) are helped by SAM’s
Grocery Program.
SAM Appeal 2014 was helped by many community partners in a number of different events.
We’d like to acknowledge the following organizations for their generous support:
CARREFOUR on SHAPE and AFN for helping
us with our Kickoff
Andrews Federal Credit Union (Chievres) and
Friends of SHAPE food collection The International Schools (7), Grandma’s Attic, SHAPE
Golf Assoc.’s Bake Sale, Canadian Section
Cookbook/Bake Sale, International School
(@Canadian Christmas Market)
Michelle Howarth (@October Lunchtime
Classical Concert)
US Boy, Cub and Girl Scouts’ for their SAM
Weekend (@ US Commissary), The German community (and NMR), IC3 (International Chapel Centre Charity Association).
Twenty-nine years later, SAM, is now a NATO
Group 2 activity, and to this day still runs
its Appeal, from October-December each
year, through the efforts of a Council of International volunteers. This year, our SHAPE/
Chievres/Daumerie communities sponsored
130 families in two charities by packing boxes of food and presents. Monetary donations that
were received, helped to continue SAM’s “Grocery
Program”, (now in its 3rd year), where 1,000€ is
given to each of three other charities by meeting
their Director’s at their local Colruyt store who then
buy food to support their larger communities. Gift
certificates are also purchased from the Delhaize,
then were given in units of ten euros by family size,
to each of the 130 families that were sponsored.
All five charities are registered with the Belgian
government as an “A.S.B.L.” or “not for profit” organization.
Fundraiser
Written by LaLaine Carbin & Carl Carbin, OES Camilla B. Lockhart #68
A great way to spread Christmas cheer is to provide a welcome,
time saving service which provides relief to someone’s busy day
of shopping.
For instance, during the holidays, most people are challenged to
find time to do their gift shopping, let alone get everything wrapped
up in time for giving, so the members of Camilla
B. Lockhart #68 were able to provide a helping
hand to the SHAPE/Chievres Community with
our holiday gift wrapping station.
This event helped weary shoppers save time
and energy by providing gift wrapping services
including a space to wrap gifts themselves, as
well as the ability to have the gifts wrapped away
from the prying eyes of their loved ones or significant others.
This fundraiser was one of the
many programs Camilla B. Lockhart #68 either leads or participates in throughout the year to
not only provide a public service,
but also support the community
where we feel it is needed. Other events we are involved with
include: Month of the Military
Child Ice Cream Social, Make6
A-Wish, SHARE-A-Meal, Toy drive, clothing donations, National
Breast Cancer Foundation fundraiser, help for the local community
events with IC3 and other organizations, as well as any other
cause we feel we can contribute to.
We were glad to be of assistance to the wonderful patrons that
took advantage of our gift wrapping services and look forward to doing more for the SHAPE/Chievres community.
The entire Camilla B. Lockhart #68 would like to extend
a special thanks to Mrs. Emilenes Brevard for her assistance during our event.
NATO News
Exceptional gifts and donations for St Nicholas and Christmas 2014
By Tommy Temple (GBR - Civ)
SHAPE American High School under the supervision of Barbara Humphrey. Their night at the Don Bosco
Boys Home was one big laugh from
start to finish and the saddest part of
the evening came when they had to
leave: “Nobody wanted to go home!”
It was a night to remember and the
boys keep asking me “when are the
Americans coming back?”
These happy photographs show what
can be done when a group of international good people from SHAPE and
Chievres get together and decide to
give a helping hand to people less fortunate than themselves.
It is now thirty-one years since the
first Charity Council was formed at the
Shape Chapel Centre and, in our wildest dreams, we could never have imagined the progress that it has made over
the years.
We would also like to thank the Canadian Family Centre and the SpanA last minute rush, MSgt Antonio Gallegos (USAF) and Patrice
ish Ladies Association for their night
Powdar,
saving
the
day
by
presenting
Tommy
Temple
with
a
huge
I can remember the very first meeting
amount of toy gifts for the Sisters of St. Vincent De Paul.
at the Home Bethlehem with all the
when we were given a piece of paper
the St Nicholas parties, especially Kelli
gifts and food they provided. What
with the heading “Our quest to help the
Waller and her Girl Scout Cadette Troop would we have done without you?
orphaned, the abandoned and the afflict21 who took the “Kangourou” Ladies
The Sisters of St Vincent de Paul have
ed!”: please give your suggestions…
Shelter Christmas party programme and
Since that eventful day, the request has turned it into something “very special!” asked me to thank Patrice Powdar and
taken us with Aid to Africa, Russia, Po- The only words that I can use to describe MSgt Antonio Gallegos,USAF, together with the Keystone Club for their huge
land, Romania and Kosovo in addition to it are “sheer professionalism!!”
efforts supporting the (TOP III) toy drive,
the local and international charities close
The next group that excelled themselves which came at the eleventh hour and
to Belgium.
were the National Honor Society from saved the day!
When we started the 2014 Christmas proThere are many people who have been so
gramme, I started to panic thinking we
generous and you can have the satisfachad bitten off more than we could chew
owing to the state of our finances “very
A smaller St. Nicholas at the ‘Ecole de Devoirs’
childrens Christmas party at the french border town
of Peruwelz.
Some of the gifts donated by the National honour
Society High School group.
Tommy Temple waving a big Thank-You to all the
people who helped to make this first “Open House”
celebration at the “Avec Vous” soup kitchen Mons,
“They need all the help” that we can give them with
food.
Some of the girls from the Scout Kadette Troop 21.
“What a night that was”.
Top left, Father Victor and Father Pierre with a
group of their boys from The Don Bosco Home at
hornu, together with the National Honour Society
Group from SHAPE High School.
St. Nicholas alias “Andre Remey” handing out gifts at
the Kangourou Ladies Shelter, just look at the smile
on the little boy bottom right.
tion of knowing that you have made a lot
of unfortunate families and their children
very happy this Christmas!
low,” but by the time we had reached the
St Nicholas period of Dec. 6th our worries
had changed dramatically!
There were so many groups of volunteers
that we knew we were heading for a success! You can ask anybody who was at
So from all the charity team at the Shape
Chapel Centre: “A big THANK YOU”!!
The children from the Home Bethleem, the new
children seem to be getting younger every year.
May God bless you always
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Community Activity
Mons 2015,
Capital of Culture
Other highlights include: (Those events are subject to change
please check http://mons2015.eu/en)
©Mons 2015
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The events and programming will highlight the cultural features that Europeans share, and promote a sense of cultural
belonging in the EU. It is also designed to promote the arts
and culture with the cities selected; Plzeñ, Czech Republic is
the other country this year. Simply put, it is a chance to put
Mons on the world map through offering a variety of projects,
exhibitions, and historical experiences all highlighting the remarkable artistry, technological savvy, historical significance
of the people and landscape of the region.
The Opening Ceremony is set to take place on 24 January 2014,
and the theme is Illumination! Patrons to this free event will
be given a silver poncho and will simply don the garb under
the lights creating what is being called a “living mirror ball.”
You can also see a performance of Dancing Robots at Place
du Marché aux Herbes. These are just two of MANY events
taking place during the Opening Ceremony. Here is a map and
guide to all that will be happening for the opening: http://pro.
mons2015.eu/sites/default/files/files/Carte_Ouverture_FR.pdf
Hints and Tips
© Mons 2015
ndoubtedly you have heard about
“Mons 2015, European Capital
of Culture.” But what exactly
does that mean? It means the European Union has selected Mons, Belgium, through an application process
in competition with other countries, to
organize a series of cultural events to
take place over the year appointed. It
is an honor and great opportunity for the
city to grow culturally and economically, as
well as work to promote the city’s image as offering diverse, cultural experiences via organized events and
assorted programs.
Van Gogh au Borinage: The Birth of an Artist
Beaux-Arts Mons (BAM)
25 Jan - 17 May
Ideas and Men
Les Anciens Abattoirs
24 Jan - 12 April
The Great Reveal
Surprises await you through the streets of Mons,
including urban art displays and performance artists.
1 April - 27June
Official Opening of the Museum Cluster of the City of
Mons
4-5 April
Being selected as a European Capital of Culture for any country
is a boost to tourism, encourages regeneration of the region,
and breathes new live into the image of the city not only in
the eyes of it’s citizens, but on an international platform, too.
What an exciting time to be living in the vicinity of a city
bestowed with this honor!
This section is a place for Shapians to share their experiences. If you have any
hints or tips to share with the community, please send to sclmag@live.be.
Useful Tool By Heather Tuttle (USA –Civ)
Where can you find all the information about SHAPE in a “one stop
shop” format? It seems that at times, you are given one link, which
takes you to another link, and then to another which may or may not
be current or even active!
Here are the main sites you can utilize for information regarding SHAPE:
opening hours, services, phone numbers, emails and procedures to
accomplish simple tasks here at SHAPE.
SHAPE2Day website has most everything SHAPE related:
http://www.shape2day.com
Take some time to click on all the links and familiarize yourself with
it. The home page has links to current events not only happening on
SHAPE, but outside the gates, too!
The tabs at the very top labeled “Newcomers,” “Our Community,” “Morale
& Welfare,” “What’s Happening,” and “Contact us” will connect you
where you want to go quite easily. For example; You want to know
about the local hospitals. Click on “Our Community” and you will find
a link for Health Care - not only information for the SHAPE Healthcare
Facility, but for the local facilities outside of SHAPE including costs
and liaison information.
If you have not read the Newcomer’s Guide to SHAPE yet, this booklet
is chock full of info, phone numbers, hours and much more!!
http://shape2day.com/resources/site112/CBS/Ebook_BAT_01_BROCHURE_SHAPE.pdf
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Community Activity
On y Va - Lisbon,
Portugal
By Heather Tuttle (USA-Civ)
W
hen my husband suggested we visit Lisbon, Portugal over the holidays, my first thought was that I
had my hopes set on somewhere I can lounge on a
beach with warm sun, a beach and a good book in my hands.
I pitched that idea to him, but was quickly over ruled by the
inexpensive airfare and hotel options going to Lisbon offered
over the holiday season.
As I try to do with most trips we take, I did some research. I
grabbed the Top 10 book and set out to see what I could learn
about Lisbon prior to visiting? Figure out what I wanted to
see? What would our family enjoy? Lisbon became more interesting to me the more I learned. It became more enticing
with each photo I saw. The skies were always blue, palm
trees were abundant, and the architecture of the buildings
drew me in.
I learned Lisbon, as we see it
today, is mostly a rebuilt city
after suffering a devastating
earthquake followed by a tsunami and destruction by fire
on 1 November 1755. Most
of Lisbon was lost, including
about one-third of the population, many historic buildings, documents, art and
important monuments. The
impact of the earthquake was
felt socially, economically,
philosophically, scientifically and politically throughout
the world and is still studied
today.
Entrance of the Military Museum
Efforts to rebuild the city
started almost immediately, and within a year the
city was cleared of the
debris and a plan was
in place for the city.
I had no idea the results of the redesign
and rebuild of the city
would leave me feeling like I had visited
a city centuries older
than it really is. I was
in awe of the beauty,
the thought given to
small details, and the
intricacies in those
details. One inter- Military Museum
esting detail to note
is that the mosaic
stone work that makes up much of the public squares
and walkways throughout the city comes from the resulting rubble of the earthquake.
One of our first places to visit was the Military Museum.
It houses what is considered one of the largest collections of artillery; extensive displays of swords, armor,
guns, historic uniforms, and canons. There is also a
wonderful display of arts, statues and finely crafted
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Monument to Honor Overseas Combatants
items. The displays are carefully arranged and informative.
Everyone will learn something about Portugal’s history with
a visit here.
We spent a full day in the
Belem region including a
visit to Belem Tower. The
tower is a symbol of the age of
discovery and an image synonymous with Lisbon. It is
a UNESCO World Heritage
site and pictures cannot do it
justice. Built in 1515, it is a
majestic fortification jutting
off the coast and served as a
guard tower to Lisbon’s harbor. You can tour the interior
and enjoy the sights off the
walls overlooking the water.
Belem Tower
While in Belem, we visited
the National Coach Museum, the Monument to the
Discoveries, Museum of the
Combatant, and the Tile Museum.
The National Coach Museum
houses an impressive collection of historical carriages!
There are gold gilt, wood
carved, and ornately decorated carriages dating back
as far as 1619 with a carriage
that was once used by King
Philip II of Portugal.
The gargantuan Monument
to the Discoveries is dedicated to celebrating the early
explorers of Portugal and
their achievements. The one
Tile Museum
standing today is actually a
replica of the original which was destroyed a few years after
it was erected as it was intended as a temporary structure for
the 1940 World Exhibition. The structure as it stands today is
50 meters tall and shaped like a ships bow. It is significant as
the port of Belem was the starting point for many explorers.
The statues that don the monument are historic figures from
the age of discovery including Henry the Navigator, Vasco de
Gama, Ferdinand Magellan and many more. On the ground
in front of the monument lies a gift from the Republic of South
Community Activity
Africa; a compass rose and medieval European map made from a variety of marbles.
We made a quick visit to the Museum of the
Combatant. This museum takes the visitor on
a journey of military actions/conquests Lisbon
has been involved in since 1933, and honors
the soldiers who served Portugal in various
campaigns throughout the world. Directly
in front of this museum is the Monument to
the Honor of Overseas Combatants, complete
with an eternal flame guarded around the
clock.
an awe inspiring entrance and what
remains of the castle after the 1755
earthquake. The views from the castle walls are breathtaking! Children
can run round the courtyards, you
can walk along the precarious walls,
snap amazing pics, and enjoy the
local artisans working within the
walls.
Overview of Coach museum
The Tile Museum was a remarkable collection
of tiles, as well as a history lesson on the role
tile has played in the history of Lisbon. Tiles cover the exterior and interior of homes around the city, and the museum
showcases a wide variety of styles of tile and ceramic work.
Most notable for me was the Great Lisbon Panorama before
the earthquake of 1755. This is a massive collection of blue
and white tiles depicting Lisbon as it was prior to the devastating earthquake that changed the face of the city forever.
The Belem region was filled with so much, and we missed a
few of the larger sights including the Cloister of Jeronimo’s
Monastary, the Maritime Museum and the
Design, and Fashion Museum. You could easily spend a full three days just in the Belem
region of Lisbon.
Sights we also saw in this region
were the Lisbon Cathedral (the oldest building in the city), the Military
Museum, and the archeological remains of a Roman Theater.
Lisbon may not have been the beach vacation I had envisioned,
but it easily surpassed all my expectations! The people were
remarkably friendly (and most spoke English), the food was
flavorful, and public transportation - be it metro, bus or tram
- was easy to navigate making access to sights across the city
easy to get to without necessitating a car or taxi.
I would welcome another trip to Lisbon to see the sights we
missed this trip.
Now being the parents of a teenage girl and
tween girl, we find it necessary to allow them
to visit a shopping district or center when
we travel, and Lisbon did not disappoint.
We worked our way to the area of Parque
das Nações. We visited the Vasco de Gama
Shopping Center, were in awe of the futuristic
architecture of the Oriente Station, walked
along the waterfront, rode the cable cars that
travelled the length of the site.
Finally, a real highlight for me on this trip
was the Castle of St. George. This castle can
be seen from almost everywhere in the city
and it is truly majestic! Once you have made
the hike up the hills of Lisbon which take you
through historic districts, past shops, restaurants, and churches, you are rewarded with
Example of how the rubble from the quake was repurposed for mosaics
in the city
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Community Activity
Strasbourg, France
More Than Just the Capital
of Christmas
By Heather Tuttle (USA-Civ)
I
recognize we are past the Christmas Market season at the
time of this article, but this particular Christmas Market is
worthy of a brief article, mostly because if you plan to go in
2015, you will need to plan ahead and reserve your hotel room
before hotels are too booked!
There is much to do in Strasbourg than just the Christmas
Market, and being a 5 hour
drive from SHAPE makes this
a nice weekend getaway.
The Strasbourg, France Christmas Market boasts itself the
oldest in Europe and considers
itself the Capital of Christmas.
I’ve been to my fair share of
Christmas Markets, but I really wanted to see the original.
This year the market’s theme
was Belgium and there was an
The Cathedral Notre
Dame juts out of the middle of the city (and the
market) with exquisite
grace and power. The
interior is magnificent
and open to the public.
The Grande-île neighborhood is filled with
twisty roads lined with
cafes and shops. The
houses along the lanes
are colorful and timber
framed. I felt like I had
walked back in time! We
managed to find a lovely pizza place tucked in
a corner which we all
agreed was some of the best pizza we had ever eaten.
The region is known for its pottery, and the shops were
insanely busy with shoppers looking for that perfect piece.
The Alsace region is famous for Kugolof (Kugelhopf)- a
sweet, raisin filled yeast bread that is prepared in a bundt
pan type of pan. These
pottery pans are unique
and special in their design, and can be found
everywhere.
The bakeries and confectionary stores had delectable window displays
causing us to crave a
sample. They must take
hours to prepare the windows!
Other sites to see in the
region, which we didn’t
get to, include the Musée
Alsacien, Museum of
Modern & Contemporary Art, the European
Parliament, the curch of
St. Thomas, Musee des
Beaux-Arts, and the Grand Mosque.
entire village set up to showcase
the charms of Belgium. I had
also read that the market was
divided up into 10 villages, each
with a unique theme.
We combined this weekend trip with a stop in Bastogne on our way home. The new Bastogne WWII
Museum had recently opened and was well worth
a stop, but that is another article.
So, with map in hand, euro in
my wallet, my family in tow,
I embarked on a visit to the
Strasbourg Christmas Market.
Craft stalls were abundant,
prices were reasonable, and
the festive feeling was worth
the trip.
Strasbourg itself is a quaint,
medieval city with narrow
roads, and a fairy tale appearance. I quickly found that while
I had come for the market, I was
more interested in the array of unique pottery shops, linen
stores, and other things to do in the city and surrounding area.
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Community Activity
SHAPE International
Women’s Club
By Yolanda Terry (NLD-Civ)
M
any of you are familiar with the SHAPE International
Women’s Club (SIWC). You may have read about us in
the SHAPE Community Life Magazine, or have been
to one of the luncheons, or the Welcome Coffee. However, many
of you may not be aware that the SIWC has been around for
a long time, albeit at first, under another name.
The Club was founded in April 1967 as the SHAPE Officers’
Wives’ Club (SOWC), and the first function was a luncheon held
in what is now known as the Liège Room, and was attended
by approximately 30 to 50 ladies.
the different Nations which feature the culture, cuisine, and
creativity of the Nation hosting the event.
It has been a great season so far. In September the SIWC
Board hosted their traditional Welcome Coffee attended by
many members and guests. We were able to visit one another
as well as talk with representatives from various SHAPE clubs
and activities that are available to us.
In October the SICW Board hosted a NATO Friendship Luncheon. The USA ladies opened their hearts to us by inviting
us to their Luncheon in November. A wonderful time was had
by all and we even ended up dancing to “YMCA”. We joined
the NMR ladies for a lovely Christmas Luncheon. It was a
very nice way to start and celebrate the season!
These events were just the beginning as there is more to come.
The following month the attendance was such that the SIWC
had to use half the big dining room. The luncheons became so
popular and attendance became so great, that for the luncheon
in June that year, the entire dining room was required.
On the 27th of January the Spanish Ladies are hosting not a
luncheon but a Ladies Night!
This has been the case ever since! Starting as a small network
of nations in 1967, the SIWC has grown tremendously over the
last 47 years, with an attendance of 200 to 300 ladies for each
event. In the spring of 2008 the Club changed its name to what
you now know as the SHAPE International Women’s Club.
The aim of the SIWC is to promote friendship and the exchange
of ideas among the women of SHAPE’s large and varied international community, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
They do so by having monthly gatherings at the SHAPE Club.
They are a blend of SIWC Board sponsored events like the
Welcome Coffee and Luncheons, and luncheons sponsored by
SHAPE International Women’s Club
Club Des Femmes International Du SHAPE
SIWC Calendar JAN 2015 – MAY 2015
Date
Time
Even
Hosted by
Ticket Sales
Jan 27
1830 hrs
Spanish Ladies Night
Spanish Ladies
Jan 22
Mar 10
1100 hrs
Romanian Luncheon
Romanian Ladies
Feb 26, Mar 4, 5
Apr 28
1100 hrs
Turkish Luncheon
Turkish Ladies
Apr 21, 22, 23
May 26
1100 hrs
Scandinavian Luncheon
Scandinavian Ladies
May 13, 20, 21
Tickets sales take place at the Rendez-vous from 0930 to 1200 hrs.
The annual membership fee is €20. Luncheon tickets for members are €27 and for guests €32. Welcome Coffee is €12.
Yearly membership fees may be paid at the same dates and times that tickets are sold.
New members are welcome throughout the year.
All events take place at the SHAPE Club.
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Community Activity
On the 10th of March the Romanian ladies will be hosting us
at a luncheon.
On the 28th of April the Turkish ladies are planning their
luncheon.
On the 26th of May will be our final event for this season; a
luncheon hosted by the Scandinavian ladies. The luncheons are
a great way to learn about other countries and their culture
and traditions, but above all, to make wonderful new friends.
We still have a lot of events to look forward to, so don’t forget
to buy your ticket!
Check in with the SHAPE2Day web page or find us on Facebook
to stay current with our upcoming events and information
regarding ticket sales (S.W.I.C. Shape International Women’s
Club).
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Community Activity
SHAPE Community - Volunteer Your Expertise!
SHAPE Boy Scout Troop 325 and YOU!
The merit badge program is one of Boy Scouting’s
basic measurement tools. Earning merit badges
gives a Boy Scout the kind of self-confidence
that comes from overcoming obstacles to
achieve a goal. Through the merit badge
program, a Boy Scout also learns career
skills, develops socially, and may develop
physical skills and hobbies that give a lifetime of healthful recreation.
do not have to have to have been a Boy Scout, nor do you have
to have a boy in Troop 325!
This program cannot succeed without the volunteers from the SHAPE Community who serve as
Merit Badge Counselors. Each Merit Badge Counselor is
an expert or enthusiast in a particular subject and is interested in helping Scouts grow
into men of character, ready to
take their place in the world as
participating citizens.
• Be registered with the Boy Scouts of America by completing
a simple form, a Merit Badge Counselor
Application Form, and a short online
course on Youth Protection Training.
Call 4939 or email: sclmag@live.be
For an article or a SHAPE Events in
SHAPE Community Life or www.shape2day.com
Troop 325 would like to invite
anyone who is interested in the
Boy Scouts of America and its
Merit Badge Program to serve as
a Merit Badge Counselor. You
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To qualify as a valid Merit Badge Counselor in the Transatlantic Council, you must:
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation or
avocation.
• Be able to work with Scout-age boys.
Merit badges cover more than 100 wide
ranging subjects including the arts,
crafts, hobbies, sports, various trades,
professions, service and self-improvement areas.
If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor
please contact Troop 325 at shapetroop325@gmail.com
Morale & Welfare Branch
SHAPE Language Centre
Spring Session:
9 February – 18 June 2015
By JOJCZYK Geneviève, Administrative Coordinator (SHAPE Language Centre) (BEL-Civ)
T
he Spring Session will start the week of 9 February for
all languages i.e. French, English, Dutch, German,
Italian, Russian Spanish and Turkish.
Our classes are open to the international Community (Minimum age is 16 years).
A MINIMUM OF 7 STUDENTS AT THE SAME LEVEL IS
REQUIRED TO START A COURSE.
Therefore we ask you to come to enrol on the set days and
times. If you cannot come yourself, ask a friend or colleague
to enrol for you.
Please note that NO REFUNDS or
TRANSFERS can be given once the
session has started.
have your test result. Test results will be available the day following your testing day.
• OTHER LANGUAGES: Contact the Language Centre
before 6 February. The admin office will let you know
when you may try the first lesson.
DISCOUNT FOR NEWCOMERS: Newly arrived dependants are entitled to a 50% discount on their first
French or English total Beginner course. This offer is
valid for a period of 6 months following the initial day
of arrival in SHAPE.
This is a unique opportunity to get a headstart in one of the
two NATO languages and to make new friends.
SCHEDULE: Come and pick up a schedule in Building 211.
FREE CLASSES:
This term again, we are happy to be able to offer lunch-time
classes in TURKISH thanks to the support of the NMR. These
classes are FREE OF CHARGE.
For more details, please contact the Language Centre – Bldg
211 – Ext: 4971
RE-ENROLMENTS AND PAYMENT OF FEES: 19 to 23 January (for students already in the
programme).
NEW ENROLMENTS AND
PLACEMENT TESTS: (for new
students: beginners and non-beginners). If you are not a complete
beginner, we advise you to take a
placement test - Call us for an appointment before the testing days
i.e. before 26 January.
• FRENCH: ENROLMENTS:
26 to 30 January
Monday - Thursday
from 09.00 to 12.00
and 13.00 to 15.30
Friday from 09.00 to
12.00 and 13.00 to
14.00
TESTS: 27 and 28 January (by appointment
only). You can enrol
(pay the fee) immediately after the test
or in accordance with
above information.
• ENGLISH: ENROLMENTS:
2 to 6 February
Monday - Thursday
from 09.00 to 12.00
and 13.00 to 15.30
Friday from 09.00 to
12.00 and 13.00 to
14.00
TESTS: 2 and 3 February (by appointment
only). You can enrol
(pay the fee) once you
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Dates For Your Diaries
Urban Ink Fest (Tattoos)
When: 24 - 25 January 2015
Where: Waregem Expo
Zuiderlaan 20
8790 Waregem
http://www.urbaninkfest.be
14-18, The War in Pictures: Bruges at
War
When: Now - until 22 February 2015
Markt 7
8000 Brugge
https://bezoekers.brugge.be/14-18-thewar-in-pictures-bruges-at-war
Bruges Beer Festival
When: 7 - 8 February 2015
Beursplein
8000 Brugge
http://www.brugsbierfestival.be/en/home230.html
Carnaval de Binche
When: 15-17 February 2015
Programme:15th, 16th and 17th February
2015
SHROVE SUNDAY From 9am: Disguised,
violas and tambours entertain the city. F
rom
3pm : Eugène Derbaix Square – Carnival
procession departure. SHROVE MONDAY From 10am: Youths accompanied by
viola. From 4pm: Grand-Place - Friendship
Rondeau. From 7pm : Eugène Derbaix
Square- Firework. S
HROVE TUESDAY F
rom
the dawn : Gilles, Peasants, Pierrots and
Arlequins entertain the city. From 8.30am
: Wearing the wax mask and reception at
the City Hall. From 3pm : Procession and
rondeau on the Grand-Place. From 8pm :
Enlighted procession and rondeau. From
9.30pm : Blaze of the Grand-Place.
http://www.carnavaldebinche.be/programof-the-shrovedays.html
Djangofollies Jazz Festival 2015
When: Dates available on http://brosella.
be/eng
“Django did something that only a few could
do; he was so exceptional that he was able
to forge his own music genre (Gypsy swing).
He was a virtuoso guitar player with a fantastic feeling for lyricism, structure and balance. His unmistakable genius lies in the
way he so effortlessly combined jazz with
musette and gypsy music to create masterpieces which have passed and will continue
to pass the test of time. He is considered
to be one of the most important musical
icons of the 20th century.” (Waso De Cauter)
The vzw ‘De Vrienden van Brosella’ organises for the 21st time this unique birthday party to honour the birth of Django Reinhardt,
in a coproduction with ‘Les Riches-Claires’.
The festival will cover 27 different venues.
Ticket sale exclusively at the venues.
Various dates and locations.
Vikings! At the Gallo-Romeins Museum
in Tongeren
When: now through 15 March 2015
Where: Gallo-Romeins Museum Kielenstraat 15, Tongeren
This exhibit shows the life of Vikings in a
new light focusing on family life, artistry, the
importance of women in their cultural history
and not just as brutal conquerers. Artifacts,
festivals, activities, and more are on display
and available at this family friendly museum.
SHAPE International Library Art Gallery
February 2015
Jérémy Gallez, alias Jigé, is
a Belgian sculptor and painter. As an artist, he starts in
2007 and admires Pop Art
and Street Art. Jigé transforms
usual objects, advertising, his childhood
heroes and consumer
products to dream up
new stories for them.
You can find him on
Facebook (“Jigé sculptor”) and, of course, at
your library!
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SHAPE Community Activity Centre, Building 307 (Library)
Phone: 32 (0) 65 44 3884
Fax: 32 (0) 65 84 5154
Email: shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com
Website: www.shape2day.com/shapetripsandtours.aspx
Office hours:
Monday - Thursday 0900-1700 hrs
Fridays 0900 - 1530 hrs
Closed Saturday, Sunday, and SHAPE Holidays
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Amsterdam- With optional
Anne Frank House
Saturday 24 January
Explore Anne Frank’s hiding place. Wander around the
labyrinth of hallways, stairs and little rooms.
Inspect the furnished rooms and listen to the stories of
those who hid there, and their helpers. Or….Visit the
Van Gogh Museum, sip coffee at the world’s best cafes and
enjoy a day of leisure in the beautiful city. PRICES- W/
Anne Frank House: €80 Adults, €75 Children (10-17), €70
Children (0-9). Amsterdam Only: 70€ pp. Depart SHAPE
0630 hrs, Depart Brussels: 0730 hrs. Return Brussels:
2300 hrs, Return SHAPE 0000 hrs.
Oberhausen - German
Shopping Center - Day Trip
Saturday 31 January
Join us for a trip to Europe’s Biggest Shopping Center
CentrO. Shop ‘til you drop in more than 220 most popular
Brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Fossil ,Guess,
H&M, LEGO and Levis just to name a few with many
different restaurants options. And if you like to see the
Broadway Musical Sister Act it’s the Place to be! Prices:
Transportation and Show: Adults €137, Child €125 (4-14)
children under 3 are not allowed for Musical, Transportation and Shopping Only: All Ages
€52 Depart SHAPE: 0545 hrs, Depart Brussels: 0645 hrs,
Return Brussels: 2200 hrs, Return SHAPE: 2300 hrs.
London - With or Without
Cirque du Soleil
Saturday,7 February
Join us for a day of free time in London, the city of endless
attractions, with the option to visit the famous “Cirque du
Soleil.” Last day to register for the Show - January 5, 2015
Prices: Transportation and Show: € 215 Transportation
Only: € 115. Depart Brussels: 0500 hrs. Depart SHAPE:
0600 hrs. Arrive SHAPE: 0300 hrs. Arrive Brussels: 0400
hrs.
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Paris Valentine’s Cruise
& Dinner
Saturday, 14 February
What could be more romantic than spending an unforgettable day in Paris including a dinner cruise on the Seine.
Let yourself be seduced by the calm and the magic of it’s
beautiful illuminated monuments for 2 hours aboard the
“Bateau Mouche” with a delicious menu designed and
produced by the “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” Chef Martial. PRICES: Adult: € 160 Youth : (3-10) € 150
Child: (0-2) €62 Depart Brussels: 0800 hrs. Depart
SHAPE: 0900 hrs. Return SHAPE: 0215 hrs.
Return Brussels: 0315 hrs !!!!Last day to register for the
dinner cruise 12 January 2015!!!!
Disneyland Paris
2 Parks in 1 day
Friday,20 February
Great family day trip, thrilling rides and shows, and fireworks to end the day. For every paying adult, one child
(3-11) will have free entrance to the park.
Prices: € 112 Adults, € 60 (0-11) Transportation only, Depart Brussels: 0730 hrs, Depart SHAPE: 0830 hrs, Arrive
SHAPE: 0000 hrs, Arrive Brussels: 0100 hrs.
Thermae 2000 in
Valkenburg, Netherland
Saturday, 28 February
Come relax for a day away at the spa
Enjoy a relaxing day as we visit the Thermae 2000 Transportation, entrance to the spa, sauna and pools are included. (additional treatments are extra and appointments
must be
scheduled in advance) +31 (0)43 - 6092000 Price: €70 Depart Brussels: 0800 hrs, Depart SHAPE: 0900 hrs, Arrive
Maastricht
(with optional Dutch Fruit Pie
Baking Workshop... limited places)
Saturday, 21 March
Join us on a visit to Maastricht, the oldest town in Holland.
Touching Belgium on its west and just a few miles from
Germany to the east, Maastricht is a town rich in history
and culture, bars, cafes and restaurants. Have a drink at
a cafe in one of the beautiful squares and watch the people
go by, or visit the city’s old town fortifications. If you would
like you can even try your hand at making a Dutch Fruit
Pie in an old water mill dating back to the 11th century.
(Optional) Please sign up today for this one of a kind event!
Price: Adult € 55 With Pie Baking € 90, Depart SHAPE:
0600 hrs, Depart Brussels: 0700 hrs, Arrive Brussels: 2030
hrs, Arrive SHAPE: 2145 hrs.
Cologne Carnival Germany
Monday, 16 February
Enjoy a Day of Party and Culture in Cologne. The Carnival in Cologne is almost as old as the city itself. Over
one million spectators will join the festivities. Spend your
free time watching 100 stunning floats and dancers in costumes. Don’t forget to bring your umbrella to catch tons of
German candy. All cologne will be one big costume party
and of course you can dress up too. The beer lovers can
grab a Koelsch. ( typical Cologne beer) After the parade
you might want to stroll through the cobbled stone streets
of old town cologne or enjoy a walk along the Rhine River. Don’t miss out on this special event!!! Price: €55 Depart Brussels: 0600 hrs, Depart SHAPE: 0700 hrs, Arrive
More destinations to come in the very near future…
*These trips are subject to change. Please call our office for
more information and pricing. Most trips have Deadlines or
Sell Out Quickly, So Don’t Delay in Signing Up! If you would
like to make a reservation, please give us a call or stop by our
office. SHAPE Trips and Tours Escorts are Not professional
tour guides. Thanks for traveling with us!!
DISCOUNTED THEME PARK TICKETS!
Visit Trips and Tours Today to purchase discounted tickets to
the following parks!
Aqualibi: Our discounted price is 15€ per ticket. Driving time
is approximately 1 hour from SHAPE. This is a waterpark with
6 slides, a children’s mini beach with waterfalls and fountains,
a Jacuzzi lagoon and wave pool. Suitable for all ages. For more
information on Aqualibi please visit: http://www.walibi.com/
aqualibi/be-enfr.
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NEW
Movies are subject to change
Please have a look to
www.shape2day.com/cinema.aspx
for updates
To avoid any delays, please be
early.
Showings start on time
Show Times
on
Wednesdays
Check www.shape2day.com/cinema.aspx for schedule
American Sniper
Genre: Action | Biography | Drama. (R - 132 min)
Cast: Stars: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner.
Genre: Comedy (R - 101 min)
Cast:Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting.
Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle’s pinpoint accuracy saves
countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty,
however, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind.
Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters
into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need.
Paddington
Wild
Genre: Comedy | Family. (PG - 95 min)
Genre: Biography | Drama (R - 115 min)
Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters.
Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Gaby Hoffmann.
A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a
home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station,
he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven.
A chronicle of one woman’s 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent catastrophe.
Top Five
Blackhat
Genre: Comedy (R - 102 min)
Cast: Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, Gabrielle Union.
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The Wedding Ringer
Genre: Action | Crime | Drama. (R - 133 min)
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang.
A comedian tries to make it as a serious actor when his reality-TV star fiancée talks him into broadcasting their wedding on her TV show.
A furloughed convict and his American and Chinese partners hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to
Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta.
Strange Magic
The Boy Next Door
Genre: Animation | Family | Fantasy. (PG)
Genre: Thriller . (R)
Cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Elijah Kelley, Kristin Chenoweth.
Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman, Kristin Chenoweth.
Goblins, elves, fairies and imps, and their misadventures
sparked by the battle over a powerful potion.
Shortly after her divorce, a woman falls for a younger man
who just moved in across the street, though their torrid affair
takes an obsessive, dangerous turn.
Project Almanac
Jupiter Ascending
Genre: Sci-Fi | Thriller. (PG13 - 106 min)
Genre: Action | Adventure | Fantasy. (PG13 - 127 min)
Cast: Amy Landecker, Sofia Black-D’Elia, Virginia Gardner.
Cast: Mila Kunis, Channing Tatum, Eddie Redmayne.
A group of teens discover secret plans of a time machine, and
construct one. However, things start to get out of control..
In the future, a young destitute human woman gets targeted
for assassination by the Queen of the Universe, and begins
her destiny to finish the Queen’s reign.
Arts & Crafts Centre
SALES
Upcoming Patchwork
Courses - Winter - Spring
2015
OPEN SESSIONS: Tuesdays 18.00 20.30 and Fridays 9.30 - 12.00
(except SHAPE and School holidays)
You do not need to sign up in advance for an Open Session.
The Open Session is 30 min longer than the course lesson.
Courses:
For pictures and what do you need for a work look at my web: romipatch.com
You have to sign up and pay 2 days in advance. A minimum of 2 students must be signed up in order for the lesson to be held.
Blooming Valentine Heart
2 Tuesdays’s lessons ....20 and 27 Jan........ 13.15 – 15.15 .... €24
Wheel Of Mystery
2 Wednesday‘s lessons.... 21 and 28 Jan........ 9.30 – 11.30....€24
Atarashii Patchwork
2 Wednesday‘s lessons... 21 and 28 Jan........ 13.15 – 15.15 ....€24
3 Hearts – Wall Hanging
Friday lesson.... 23 Jan.... 13.15-15.15....€12
Easter Chicken Decoration
Friday lesson.... 30 Jan.... 13.15-15.15.... €12
CONVERGENCE
2 Tuesdays’s lessons ....10 Feb and 24 Feb........ 13.15 – 15.15 .... €24
Valentine Hearts
Wednesday lesson....11 Feb........ 9.30 – 11.30.... €12
The Chicken Farm
3 Wednesday‘s lessons... 11, 25 Feb and 4 Mar ..... 13.15 – 15.15 .... €36
Daffodils Applique
2 Friday‘s lessons ....13 and 27 Feb........ 13.15-15.15.... €24
Slash Quilt Pillow
2 Wednesday‘s lessons... 25 Feb and 4 Mar........ 9.30 – 11.30.... €24
Sheep
Tuesday 3 hours lesson.... 3 Mar .... 13.15-16.15.... €18 euro
Half - Yard Cruise Challenge
2 Tuesdays’s lessons ....10 and 17 Mar........ 13.15 – 15.15 .... €24
Log Cabin Scrap Quilt
2 Wednesday‘s lessons... 11 and 18 Mar........ 9.30 – 11.30.... €24
Table Scrap Bag
Wednesday 3 hours lesson.... 3 Mar .... 13.15-16.15.... €18
Love Quilt
3 Wednesday‘s lessons.... 18, 25 Mar and 1 Apr.... 13.15-15.15..... €36
Placemat With Pocket
2 Tuesdays’s lessons ....24 and 31 Mar........ 13.15 – 15.15 .... €24
Kaleidoscope Bag
2 Wednesday‘s lessons... 25 Mar and 1 Apr........ 9.30 – 11.30.... €24
26 and 27 March... 8th PATCHWORK EXHIBITION in our Studio.
Have you already created a patchwork project? Why not bring it and
take part in our show? Bring your project for exhibition and unused
fabric to sell if you have.
2- 6 February... my moving week – no lessons in Patchwork Studio
16 – 20 Feb- HALF TERM BREAK... no lessons in Patchwork Studio
6th March...canceled Friday – no Open Session
12-15 March...Creativa in Brussel
3th April....SHAPE HOLIDAY- no Friday Open Session
6 -17 April.....EASTER BREAK... no lessons in Patchwork Studio
For other courses, private lessons and special wishes ask Romana by
email or phone romana.reimannova@seznam.cz, cell phone: 493 594
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Sports, Health and Fitness
Happy two thousand and fifteen sports fans!
I hope that you had a fun, restful and even sports filled holiday
period last month. I certainly did. Fed up with the less-than-impressive December weather, I decided to spend the Christmas
period across the ocean and down
the east coast in Florida. A good
friend has a condominium in the
Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, so
that was my hang-out for two and
a half weeks. The area has just
about anything a sportsman or a
sports fan could want and I certainly took advantage of this fact.
Obviously I have been living in
Europe for too long because I was
really disappointed when I realized that there were no football
games going on while I was there.
There is football down in the Sunshine State, or as we like to
say in the USA, “soccer” but it’s more of a spring/summer sport
so the season had already ended before I got there.
They did have the other football, the American version (where
they play with their hands) and I do enjoy a good ol’ NFL (National Football League) game, so did make it to one. I have
been a fan of the Miami Dolphins since I was a very young
and enjoyed their two Super Bowl victories in the 1970s and
a season where they did not lose a single game. And that was
the last time they were crowned champions. I have been a long
suffering fan for so long and was hoping for a better season
than last year. Actually, in the short term, I was just hoping
for a good game against the Minnesota Vikings on that Sunday
afternoon. I was not disappointed. The game was thrilling,
exciting, amazing and I was baking in the afternoon.
The game started at 1300 hours but we decided to get there a
couple of hours early in hope of being able to park close enough
to the stadium where we didn’t have to take a bus from the very
large parking lot to the stadium. Also, it was very crowded and
although it was only a half hour drive to the stadium, we also
had to sit in the car for about an hour waiting to be directed
into a parking spot. But still, we made it in plenty of time.
A big part of going to an American football game in the USA is
the ritual of tailgating. This is basically coming
to the game hours early, parking your car, opening your “tailgate”, taking out your grill and
food and cooler full of beer and just basically
having a mini-party. You meet up with your
friends, throw some steaks and burgers on the
grill and drink beer as you throw the football
around or play cornhole. (You’ll have to ask an
American about the game of cornhole.)
We entered the stadium, Sun Life Stadium (formerly Joe Robbie Stadium) about an hour before game time and
got down close to the field to see some of the players warming
up with the media circus going on around them and took some
photos before heading to our seats in the “nosebleed” section.
If you find yourself in the USA and decide to catch a professional
football game, or even an NBA or NHL game (basketball and
hockey), do yourself a favour and don’t go hungry. You will pay
a ridiculous amount of money for very mediocre food and very
awful American beer with its 3% alcohol. Go to a nice restaurant or diner before the game and enjoy a very large meal that
will cost you less than a couple of hot dogs and a Coke inside
a stadium or arena. What I didn’t really take notice of until
it was pointed out to me by my Slovak wife at a New Jersey
Devils’ hockey game and then an Orlando Magic basketball
game back in the spring was that a lot of the fans don’t seem
to care too much about the game but are only there to eat.
We noticed around the time that the first quarter of the game
had already been played that many people were just arriving
at their seats with their nachos and hamburgers, buckets of
popcorn and liter cups full of Coca Cola. (OK, so it was more
like quarts than liters.) But I digress.
There was the usual pre-game excitement with cheerleaders and
lots of fanfare as the Dolphins’ players came out of the tunnel
one by one to the sounds of crowd cheers and pyrotechnics as
each one of their names was called out. When things settled
down the game started and oh, what a game.
The “Fins” went down 14-0 before they fought back and took
a lead of their own. This didn’t last very long however when
they went through a span of 11 seconds where they just couldn’t
do anything right. In those 11 “game” seconds the Vikings
managed to score a pair of touchdowns thanks to some sloppy
Miami play.
(I must point out that although a football game is just an hour
long, divided into four quarters of 15 minutes; from the start
to the finish the entire game with time-outs, etc. take approximately three hours.)
Then the comeback began. The Dolphins scored again, and with
very little time left to the game, they blocked a punt that ended
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up in the end zone, meaning two
points and a 37-35 victory. Both
teams were playing for nothing but
pride since neither had a chance of
making it into the play-offs. They
certainly did entertain the fans on
that hot Floridian afternoon!
The following day was another
sports day. Actually it was the following night. Now I know
that it is crazy to play ice hockey in the Sunshine State of
Florida or really anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon Line
(basically those states south of Pennsylvania). But they do.
There are National Hockey League (NHL) teams not only there
but also in Texas, Southern California and even Arizona. If
you know your American geography, you’ll know that these
are very hot places.
That night the Florida Panthers were hosting the Pittsburgh
Penguins. The Pens are a legitimate team because it does snow
in that city and water does turns to ice. The venue for the game
was the BB&T Center, another arena with a corporate name.
Quite a nice place though. It just felt surreal and very odd to
be in a t-shirt walking past palm trees knowing that soon I
would see a hockey game.
Unlike with the Dolphins game, my wife, being a Slovak, was
very familiar with this game so I didn’t have to explain what
was going on. But again, there was a constant coming and going
of spectators during the game, disappearing from their seats
and reappearing 20+ minutes later
with a beer or food. I was just so
tempted to shout, “Just watch the
game! You can eat later!”
Again, we were lucky to be able to
see an exciting game although a
few of the Penguins’ players were
left back in Pittsburgh because
they had the measles. Fortunately
their star player, Canadian Sidney
Crosby recovered in time to make
the trip and play. He even had an
assist on the first goal of the game. There were in fact six goals
scored with the regulation time ending in a 3-3 draw. Then
came the penalty shootout. To be honest, I had never seen so
many missed penalties. In the end, and rightly so, the home
team scored for the victory. Finnish winger Jarkko Ruutu was
the only guy to actually convert his penalty.
have a look around though and also see the
horses being exercised. This was a pity
because I haven’t been to see the ponies
run for some time now even though there
is a race track (hippodrome) just down the
road from SHAPE. In the Fort Lauderdale
there are actually a few tracks, including
a dog racing one.
The whole area is pretty much sports obsessed. I noticed while
driving to the beach that they also have the International Swimming Hall of Fame and also the Fishing Hall of Fame.
Although it was great to be in Florida and enjoy hot sunny
December days, I was quite happy too when our plane landed in Brussels. I could soon watch live proper football. The
teams take a winter break and get back to business as usual
on January 18th. As I write this, that date has not yet arrived
but I will miss the RAEC Mons game regardless because with
SHAPE’s favorite Norwegian, Tor Overland and Leeds United’s
biggest fan, Roy Brunning, I will be heading over to the UK that
weekend. We’ll fly into Manchester very early on the 17th and
then take the train to Leeds to see United play Birmingham
City. Roy promised me that Leeds would win, so we’ll have
to wait and see.
As you will soon discover; the SHAPE magazine will now only
be published once a month. Because of this, I will make the
columns a bit longer and hopefully continue to share with you
interesting sporting people and information about local sports.
Other than the Leeds game, I will also be
heading down to Rome for Six Nations rugby,
so will report on that next time. Until then,
take care and see you soon.
Next on my agenda was a trip to the local casino, Gulfstream
Park, which also had a horse racing track. Unfortunately when
I went there it seemed that the horses were on vacation because
on those couple of days, there were no races. I did manage to
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Realistic Expectations
by MAJ Joycelyn S. Constantino, Chief of Preventive Medicine
Happy New Year! The first day of the New Year is the
most common day to make resolutions. This is the day that
many vow to make healthy changes, venture out on new
adventures, take chances, and reach for higher goals. Take
a walk outside and you may find yourself with many other
people you have never seen taking strides
to increase activity. The number one
resolution made for the New Year is to
lose weight but statistics show that only
8% are successful in achieving their resolution. Unrealistic expectations may be
the culprit to the low numbers that find
success in weight loss. When it comes to
making healthy lifestyle changes, many
expect to see visible changes in a short
period of time. If change is not seen,
then one can become discouraged and eventually jump ship.
What can a person do to ensure success for the resolution he
or she makes? Making realistic goals, scheduling/planning
and having an accountability partner are ways to help make
change a success.
Whether it is losing weight, eating healthier or making change
in your lifestyle having realistic goals is the first step. Often
times New Year’s resolutions have high expectations with
little room for mistakes. For instance, if weight loss is your
resolution, you might expect to see big changes when you go
on a very restricted diet and going to the gym for an hour or
more every day. You might even be able to keep this tempo
up for the first week, but eventually you will hit a bump in
the road. Hitting the gym hard may cause you excessive
soreness making you lose motivation to workout. Or you may
go out to socialize with friends and find yourself off track from
your diet. There are many things in life that can throw you
off course when your goal is extreme or unrealistic. Instead
of trying to lose 20 pounds during the first month (which is
dangerous and unhealthy) reach for 5-10 pound weight loss.
If the gym is something new to your routine, take small steps
and increase intensity or weights as you get stronger. Making
changes in your diet can also be tough. Instead of trying to
completely change everything you eat, slowly substitute your
unhealthy choices with healthier ones.
At first you may be hard charging when tackling your New
Year’s resolution but making change can be difficult when you
are short on time. After some time and as you lose motivation,
you may start making excuses that there is no time to get to
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the gym. Eating or making a healthy meal might become
time consuming and you may opt for the quick prepared
meals that may not be the most nutritious. Scheduling your
workout on your calendar or planner helps to keep you on
track. Do exercise during the time that you are most likely
to workout, in the morning or evening,
or even during lunch. Create a plan for
what you will do on the days you workout
and write down what you do. Cooking can
take a lot of time, but creating a menu for
the week will help. Make large batches
of meals and portion them out for freezer
ready meals. Planning your workouts
and meals helps to make manageable
changes towards a healthier lifestyle.
Once a realistic goal is made and a plan is set, motivation
is key to continue and maintain that drive you initially had
when the resolution was made. Having an accountability
partner is a great way to ensure that you stay on track to
reach those goals. A partner helps to keep you motivated
and provides that extra push (or competition) to make you
strive for a better you. Find a partner that has similar goals
such as going to the gym most days out of the week, running
a marathon, or just wanting to become a healthier person.
Don’t worry if you and your partner are not at the same fitness
level, it is the support that helps for both ends.
The statistics of New Year’s resolutions can greatly improve
if the expectation is realistic. There is nothing wrong with
starting with a small reachable goal; this only helps with
motivation and helps a person strive for more. One day of
not working out or having a “cheat meal” doesn’t completely
destroy all the gains you’ve made in the week or two or more
prior to straying from the plan. Falling off track doesn’t
mean you’ve failed; you just get back on your feet and keep
going. “No time” cannot be used as an excuse if you plan and
schedule your meals and workouts. Visualizing your goal
and having a concrete plan can help lead you to success. And
finally, surrounding yourself with like minded people or those
who share the same goals can help support and motivate you
to the new you. Following these simple tips can turn those
unrealistic goals to reachable goals. Just keep in mind that
you are stronger then you were yesterday for each day you
make a healthy choice.
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
© Cancer Research UK 2014
How common is cervical cancer?
• Cervical cancer is the twelfth most common cancer in
women in the UK and the third most common gynaecological cancer after uterus (womb) and ovary
• There were around 3,100 new cases of cervical cancer
diagnosed in the UK in 2011, that is more than 8 women
every day.
• Over three-quarters of all new cases of cervical cancer
cases are diagnosed in women aged 25-64.
• Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in females
under 35 in the UK.
• Cervical cancer incidence in Great Britain decreased
by nearly half between the late 1980’s until the early
2000s, but the last decade has seen an increase in rates
in younger women.
• In Europe, around 58,400 new cases of cervical cancer
were estimated to have been diagnosed in 2012. The UK
incidence rate is 12 lowest in Europe.
• Worldwide, more than 527,000 women were diagnosed
with cervical cancer in 2012, with incidence rates varying
across the world.
• Cervical cancer survival is higher in women diagnosed
at a younger age. Women under 40 years of age have
survival rates of almost 90%.
What causes cervical cancer?
• A woman’s risk of developing cervical cancer depends on
many factors, including age, genetics, and exposure to
risk factors (including some potentially avoidable lifestyle factors).
• High-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the
main potentially avoidable risk factor for cervical cancer,
linked to an estimated 100% of cervical cancer cases in
the UK. Some other factors may relate to cervical cancer
risk partly because they are related to HPV.
How many women die from cervical cancer?
• Smoking, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and oral
contraceptives cause cervical cancer.
• Around 920 women died from cervical cancer in 2012 in
the UK, that is more than 2 every day.
• ‘Low-risk’ HPV types may relate to higher cervical cancer
risk, but evidence is unclear.
• More than half of cervical cancer deaths occur in • women
aged between 25 and 64.
Cervical screening and vaccination?
• Cervical cancer death rates have decreased by 71% in the
UK since the early 1970s.
• In Europe, around 24,400 women were estimated to have
died from cervical cancer in 2012. The UK mortality rate
is ninth lowest in Europe.
• Worldwide, more than 265,000 women are estimated to
have died from cervical cancer in 2012, with mortality
rates varying across the world.
• The NHS Cervical Screening Programme was set up in
1988 by the Department of Health.
• Cervical screening can prevent around 45% of cervical
cancer cases in women in their 30s, rising with age to
75% in women in their 50s and 60s, who attend regularly.
• HPV vaccination in schools was introduced into the national immunisation programme in 2008, for girls aged 12-13.
How many women survive cervical cancer?
• Around two-thirds of women with
cervical cancer survive their disease for five years or more.
• More than 6 in 10 women with cervical cancer survive their disease
for at least ten years.
• Cervical cancer survival is higher
in women diagnosed at a younger
age. 9 in 10 women diagnosed with
cervical cancer under age 40 survive for at least five years.
Produced by Cancer Research UK’s Statistical Information Team, Key Facts are a series of simple key messages about statistics and facts on common cancers.
Find cancer statistics on our website cruk.org/cancerstats or by emailing stats.team@cancer.org.uk
The Statistical Information Team also provides other materials and web-based statistics and information, all written for health professionals. Covering data for around 30 common cancers, these include
up-todate incidence, survival and mortality statistics, lifetime risk, prevalence, risk factors, treatments, and screening information - and it’s all free.
cruk.org/cancerstats
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Community Activity
TRAVEL GROUP members are available every
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY from 1100 – 1300
hrs in the Rendez-Vous.
Upcoming Trips: 2015
Soufflenheim Pottery & Nancy (FR)
Thursday, February 5
Price: €50
Join the SHAPE Travel Group for a day of French
pottery shopping. We will head to the town of Soufflenheim, which is located in the Alsace region of
France. Soufflenheim is only one of two towns left
in the Alsace region that still produces this beautiful, traditional pottery. You will have time to wonder
around this uniquely beautiful town with colorful,
half-timbered buildings, as well as stopping in to
shop at many artisan shops in order to purchase
your fill of Soufflenheim pottery.
London & Wicked
Wednesday, February 11
Price: €65 (bus)
€45 (Wicked matinee)
Join us for a wonderful day in glorious London! Trip
includes transportation to and from London and an
optional matinee performance of the award winning
theatre show, ‘Wicked’. We will arrive in London
around 1100, so you will have 3+ hours to spend
sightseeing or shopping before the matinee (1430).
Afterwards, you will have two hours to resume shopping or sightseeing or to have a nice dinner. For
those of you not opting for the matinee, you will have
8 hours to spend as you wish. There are plenty of
sights to see including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben,
take a boat tour on the Thames, go to the Tower of
London, take a ride on the London Eye, tour the newly
refurbished Tate Museum or shop in the world famous
Harrods. The day is yours to enjoy all that London
offers. If you wish to go to the matinee, tickets must
be purchased no later than Wednesday, 9 January.
A day in Spa, Belgium
Wednesday, February 25
Price: €40
Since the 14th century, people have been travelling to
Spa for the healing properties of this mineral spring.
Last October the Shape Travel group went, and we
loved it so much we wanted to go back! Rally your
friends to enjoy three hours soaking, steaming or
taking advantage of one of the many spa services
on offer. Take some time to wander the streets of the
town of Spa, or head to the famous casino. This is
sure to be a day of rest and relaxation. Don’t forget to
bring your bathing suit. You may bring robes, towels
and slippers with you, or rent them there if you like.
**Price includes transportation and 3hours of entry to
the Spa, optional extras to be booked on your own.
Spa is 8€ each additional 30mins**
Marken, Volendam & Edam (NL)
Thursday, March 5
Price: €45
Marken was separated from the mainland after a
storm in the 13th century. A long period of isolation
followed for the community earning a living with fishing. The typical houses and traditional costumes are
reminiscent of the past. We will have a coffee stop
here and take time to wander around. Volendam’s
day-to-day life is concentrated around its harbour.
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Since fresh water gradually mixed in with the
seawater of the former “Zuiderzee”, its trade
today mainly concerns smoked eel and tourism. We’ll have a short stop here before going
to a restaurant (Van der Valk) for lunch. This
is not included in the price and you are free to
choose your meal. In the afternoon we will be
exploring Edam. The most obvious association
with the name “Edam” is its cheese, but there
is more. Wandering the old streets, you will
discover its authentic 17th-century architecture
in well-preserved gables, squares and bridges,
silent reminders of a rich past in the ship building industry. And last but not least: no visit to
this part of Holland would be complete without
visiting a cheese farm and a clog maker. Come
join us for a taste of Holland!
Reims & Champagne Tasting (FR)
Thursday, March 19
Price: €55
(incl.3 tastings)
Come join us for a day of beautiful sights and
tastes! Enjoy the wondrous city of Reims where
two UNESCO world heritage sites are available for you to view (La Cathédrale de Notre
Dame where almost every King of France was
crowned and the Palais du Tau which was the
former palace of the bishops of France) as well
as numerous shops and fabulous places to eat.
You can also visit the Basilique and Abbey of
Saint-Rémi, the Museum of the Surrender or
the Roman-built Mars gate. After spending a
few hours here, we are off to taste some of the
wonderful champagne this region has to offer
at Pommery. A neo-gothic castle, in the heart of
Reims, our private guided tour will take place
30 m / 100 feet underground, where you will
discover the galleries of their cellars and learn
all about the history of the Pommery house,
the champagne-making process, and the art
in the cellars before sampling….
1. One Pommery Brut Royal | 2. One Brut
vintage | 3. One Brut Rosé.
The SHAPE TRAVEL GROUP is a
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ID cardholders and their guests. Contact:
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Community Activity
Ongoing SHAPE
Activities
Every Tuesday and Thursday (1 April to end of September)
SHAPE International Cycling Club
1800 departing from the Main Gym. 50K road bike rides. Tuesday
rides are aimed at novices and newcomers and the group is led
by a Road Captain who will ensure no one is left behind. You
should have a reasonable level of fitness to complete these rides.
Thursday rides are faster and hillier for those looking to improve
those fitness.
For more information email shapecycling@gmail.com or Ext 5763.
Every Monday
Boy Scout Troop #325
Come to a meeting and check us out! We meet every Monday
from
1830-2000 in the Green Gym (second floor) on SHAPE. Contact
us at:
SHAPETROOP325@gmail.com
Every Monday
Ladies Golf (SGA)
All SGA ladies with a golf handicap are welcome... 1000 hrs
Continues through winter subject to weather and course availability at Royal Golf Club du Hainaut, Erbisoeul. If you cannot be
there to play, just join us for our noon-chat at 1200 hrs in the club.
Contact: Gwen Smits 065/72.35.48 or 0478/27.57.76 or gwen.
smits@skynet.be
Every Thursday
Top Graders’ Wives Club
SHAPE community women, open to all ranks and nationalities,
meet together to explore all the delights of Belgium.
Contact: Tanja 065/731580 or Linda 065/874375
Every Monday and Tuesday
Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC)
Meets every Monday, 1830-2000 no childcare
Meets every Tuesday, 0930-1200, free childcare is provided
contact: President, Jennifer Beckett pwoc.shape@gmail.com
Every Tuesday
SHAPE Bridge Club
Informal and duplicate bridge sessions in the SHAPE Club.
Contact: Attila Balla 0476.53.71.01
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Ladies Badminton
All standards and nationalities welcome...
0915-1045 hrs
Main Gymnasium. Contact: Rocio Rubio, email:
rorudi_be@yahoo.es
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Aquagym
1500-1600 hrs - Swimming pool, FREE!
Contact: Christine 065/73.12.49
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Kardio Kickboxing
1730 -1830 hrs - Main Gym. High energy martial arts movements:
punch, kick & shuffle your way to fitness excellence. All levels
of fitness welcome. Contact Paula through Main Gym ext 5325.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Toastmasters Club
Develop your communication and leadership skills.
1830-2030 hrs - SHAPE Club, Pathfinder Room.
email: rima_sammouri@hotmail.com or visit http://sites.google.
com/site/shapetoastmasters
Alcoholics Anonymous
“If you drink thats your business, but if you want to stop maybe
we can help.” SHAPE Group of Alcoholics Anonymous (English Speaking Meeting).
“The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking.” Tuesday
evenings from 1900-2000 hours. We meet at the International
Baptist Church, Chemin Du Prince, 284; 7050 Jurbise Local
0470-470-790 or AA Bruxelles 0032 (0) 487/35.45.72.
Wednesdays, twice monthly
Scottish Dancing
International group, no previous dance experience necessary.
1930 hrs - SHAPE Chapel Centre. Contact: Mirjam Morrison
065/73.19.44 or Greg Pedlow 065/44.47.49
Every Wednesday morning
SHAPE Tennis Club (Ladies only)
Ladies tennis, all skills level welcome.
Green Gym, Courts A and B. 0930 - 1200 hrs.
Contact: Olga Chroni: chrolga@yahoo.gr
SHAPE Tennis Association (STA)
Are you interested in playing tennis or learning to play tennis? The STA is going to be up
and running again in the New Year. Making the most of the 2 indoor and 4 outdoor courts,
we will be offering club nights (Men’s, Ladies’ and Mixed) and coaching. Membership is
open to the entire SHAPE community, both serving and dependants and for all levels from
beginner to advanced.
To register your interest or for further information please email
shapetennis@gmail.com
Every Wednesday
Infant Massage Class
For infants (birth to approx 1 year) and their parents.
1100-1200 hrs - SHAPE Healthcare Facility, 1st floor,
social-work conference room.
Contact: Fiona Webster 065/44.33.21
Every Friday
SHAPE Ladies Bowling League
Practice for all levels and skills. 1300 hrs at the Pizza Bowl. Bowling shoes can be rented
at the Pizza Bowl for n1. Contact: Vandela Hesse 065/73.08.26
Every Wednesday
SHAPE Community Choir
From 1900 to 2100 in the SHAPE Club. All singers 14 – adult are welcome to come sing.
Email: mojcahribar@yahoo.com for information or just come to a rehearsal.
Every 2nd Friday
Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Information and Support Group
Come to an environment where you will be able to express your grief and share your story
with others in similar situations.
Contact: Fiona Webster 065/44.33.21 or Sharon McCurdy 065/44.42.74
Wednesdays, bi-weekly at 1900 hrs
Hash House Harriers
A non-competitive social runnning/ walking club open for everyone.
For run details contact: Christine Handal, Tel: Mobile 0471 961156
http://shape-monsh3.com (chrisnehme@hotmail.com).
Every Sunday
International Group of Motorcycle Riders
Riders meet Sundays mornings at 1000 hrs to start group rides in the local area. All types of
motorcycles are welcome. Contact: stephen@stephen.smith1@gmail.com or FB: SHAPE
HDC
Monthly
SHAPE International Women’s Club (SIWC)
All women of the SHAPE community are invited to attend.
Contact: siwc.info@ymail.com
Every Monday
Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC)
Ladies meet for fellowship and bible at SHAPE Chapel at 1000 hrs, Bldg. 353 at 1800 hrs.
Childcare is provided in the morning. All books are prrovided. Contact our Parish Coordinator:
065/44.60.19
Every Friday
Rosary Warriors
Meet at 0915 hrs in the SHAPE Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Daily Mass & Sunday Mass
Mary Queen of Peace English Speaking Catholic Parish
Mass Schedule at SHAPE International Chapel
Daily Mass: Wed at 1215 hrs Blesses Sacrament Chapel
Thursday’s Mass is ‘Teen Mass and Meal at 1325 hrs in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
The new time reflects the high school lunch time. All high school students are welcome.
The ladies of Mary Queen of Peace provide a homemade lunch every week for the students
attending Mass
Sunday Mass: 0900 hrs East Chapel
YOGA Classes
YOGA classes for all-levels at the SHAPE gym (in the aerobics suite).
For more info: Visit SHAPE YOGA on Facebook or contact Maria Sophia at
mskontzamanis@gmail.com
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Private courses for adults and children. Centre of
Mons. 0473/27.26.73 or linguis.eu Paid Ad 2502
Church of England, Episcopalian, Anglican Services every Sunday at 1015 hrs in the SHAPE Chapel, Bldg 601. All are welcome. For more information
call 065/44.56.93.
The International Jewish Center offers a weekly
educational program in English for children from
10:00am - 12:30pm. This is a great opportunity to
meet and befriend other international Jewish children
and families. We introduce students to Hebrew,
prayer, religious traditions, and the modern Jewish
experience. We begin with a Tots class for children from 3 years, and we provide Jewish education through Bar/Bat Mitzvah with an emphasis on
creative expression. The school is led by our Israeli
Head Teacher and our British Rabbi and staffed by
dedicated and experienced teachers.
Please contact info@ijc.be or www.ijc.be for more
information.
Attachment Parenting/Green Families Group
Are you a nature loving and/or attachment parenting
family? Or trying to be? To meet like-minded people
please contact us for more info: rainyplay@gmail.
com or 0489/27.41.85)
POOL AUTOS
Car Rentals from
€26 per day inclusive
and €475 per month inclusive.
Contact Pool Autos
On Tel. 065/72.38.17
(Opposite SHAPE Flags)
Paid Ad 2295
SERVICES
Garage Rene De Doncker
Body repair, mechanical works, painting, etc.
Purchases, Sales and Repairs on all models!
(Honda, Nissan, Toyota, etc.)
I will take you car through technical control
( C.T.)
Rue de Brocqueroy 26
7061 Casteau
GSM: 0475/738 662
Tel: 065/72 42 70
English (Tim): 065/72.30.35
Paid Ad 2440
PCB AUTOMOBILES
065/64.49.00
pcb@belgacom.net
New and Used Tax-Free Cars.
Dealer for UK Spec RHD
Toyota, Lexus, Chrysler, Mazda,
Ford Renault, Fiat, Alfa
Other Makes and US Specs on Request
Car Rental
Paid Ad 2292
GARAGE & CARROSSERIE BRAN
Close to S.H.A.P.E (approx 500m) in the direction
of Soignies,
Mechanical Work, painting, body repair, ...
Repair on all makes and models - Specialized in
Chrysler/Dodge.
We also offer towing services and prepare and pass
your vehicle trough
the Belgian Annual Technical Inspection.
English Spoken
Hours: 8.00AM - 6.00PM Monday through Friday
Chaussée de Bruxelles, 27
7061 CASTEAU
Tel: 065/72.32.33
E-mail: garage_bran@hotmail.com
Paid Ad 2467
Emergency Telephone
Numbers
Emergency number for Shapians
065/44.3333
For any emergency throughout
Europe
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SHAPE Events in
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www.shape2day.com
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