Family and MWR Italy

By U.S. ArmySeptember 13, 2018

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Entertainment & Trips

Music Café

Sept. 14, 7:30-11 p.m.

Soldiers' Theatre, Caserma Ederle

Music Café nights are casual improv jam nights for music lovers by music lovers. Great music and amazing community talent await. Entry is free and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Fall Flea Market

Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Library parking lot, Caserma Ederle

Get out of the house and search the sales at the annual flea market. Vicenza Military Community families have cleaned out and are looking to move their wares.

Sunday Night Football

Sept. 16, 23 & 30, 7-10 p.m.

Warrior Zone, Caserma Del Din

Head to the Warrior Zone on Sunday nights and root for your favorite team. Kick back in the lounge area while enjoying hot food and cool drinks. Takes place every Sunday until the Super Bowl (Feb. 3, 2019).Watch your favorite teams go the distance on the big screens.

Bowling

Check the FMWR calendar

The Arena, Caserma Ederle

Bowl at the Arena. There is daytime bowling, Two for Two Tuesday, Sunday bowling specials, hourly and evening bowling, and family movie nights. Stop by the Arena for more information, or go online at https://italy.armymwr.com/calendar to get dates, times and cost.

Oktoberfest Express

Sept. 22 or Sept. 29, 3 a.m., $125

Family Bus, ODR, Caserma Ederle

Party Bus, Del Din Shoppette

Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival held in Munich that lasts from late September to the first week of October. More than 5 million people attend the festival every year, consuming over 7 million liters of beer on average. Traditional Bavarian foods -- including Würstl (sausage), Brezel (pretzel), Käsespätzle (cheese noodles) and sauerkraut -- are also an important part of the celebration. Must bring passport.

Darby Youth Trip: Gardaland

Sept. 22, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

$16 and €41 entry fee

*Sign up by Sept. 14

Youth Center, Camp Darby

Youth are invited to join Child & Youth Services as they spend the day in Gardaland. Bring money for dinner. Cost includes transportation, supervision and lunch and snack.

Caving the Buso della Rana

Sept. 22, $85

10:30 a.m. Del Din Shoppette

11 a.m., ODR, Caserma Ederle

Head underground to explore the dark tunnels of the Veneto's largest cave system, the Buso della Rana, with more than 34 kilometers of explored tunnels. This trip is for persons age 16 years old and older only. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Adriatic Sea Fishing

Sept. 29, $85

ODR, Caserma Ederle

See what it's like to fish on a charter fishing boat. The boat will anchor off of a known fishing area and stay stationary for several hours while we fish for 3-6 pound mackerel. The trick for this type of fishing is to set your hook at the proper depth and be ready for when you feel a strike. ODR promises a fun day with fresh air on the sea, but cannot guarantee that you will catch fish. This type of fishing requires patience and attention to detail. Ages 16 years and older recommended. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Fall Bazaar

Sept. 28, 4-8 p.m.;Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Golden Lion, Caserma Ederle

It's that time of year again. At this community favorite, vendors from different parts of Europe will be at Caserma Ederle to sell their products. Whether looking for a unique purchase or that perfect gift, you are sure to find it at the bazaar. Shopping opportunities include wine, cheese, chocolate, olive oil, furniture, ceramics, art and jewelry.

Mount Pasubio 52 Tunnels Hike

Oct. 6, 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., $50

ODR, Caserma Ederle

Join Outdoor Recreation to hike the road called 52 Gallerie (tunnels). The route is more than 10 miles long, with many scenic views to enjoy along the way. We will stop for lunch at a mountain rifugio. Built in 1917, the road was used to provide lateral lines of communications and supplies to the Italian V Corps in the Pasubio area. The Gallerie were needed to quickly move troops and equipment along a line out of sight and artillery fire of Austrian and Hungarian enemy forces.

Paragliding

Oct. 13, $140

7:30 a.m., ODR, Caserma Ederle

8 a.m., Del Din Shoppette

Experience the unique thrill of soaring through the air, catching thermals, with your feet dangling during a tandem paraglide jump. Paragliding is a seated parachute activity, and each participant will be paired with an instructor. The amount of time spent in the air while paragliding can vary based on the temperature and weather conditions. Expect the time from takeoff to landing to be about 15-25 minutes.

Paintball

Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $65

ODR, Caserma Ederle

Get the adrenaline pumping and eliminate your opponents with this fast-paced and extreme sport. Join Outdoor Recreation as they visit a favorite local field to play Speedball, a variation of paintball where the playing field is composed of a maze of bunkers that is mirrored on both sides. Use your own gear or borrow from Outdoor Recreation.

Darby Trip: Rome Express

Oct. 27, 5 a.m.-11 p.m., $75

*Register by Oct. 19

Pay at snack bar, Bldg. 305

Camp Darby

Enjoy this day trip to the beauty and history of Rome. Participants will enjoy ample free time to walk the streets, view the sights, and take in the attractions of this ancient city. Minimum of 25 participants required for this trip to take place.

Classes & Workshops

Interviewing Skills

Sept. 18, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle

Learn effective strategies so that you will be prepared to make a great first impression, answer questions effectively and land your next position. This class takes place every third Tuesday of the month. Sign up no later than two days before the class. Call DSN 634-6884/7500, comm. 0444-71-6884/7500, for more information.

Spouse Sponsorship Training

Sept. 18, 1-2 p.m.

ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle

Learn how to be a successful sponsor at this training. Participants will learn about available resources and the sponsorship process. This is a fun and friendly open forum that allows for discussion, comments and questions. Help make someone's transition to Italy better. Sign up today.

Volunteer Organization

Point of Contact Training

Sept. 18, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle

Need to track volunteer hours for your organization? Register to be an Organizational Point of Contact (OPOC). Training will highlight use of the VMIS system; managing volunteer opportunities; and certi-fying volunteer hours. Training takes place the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Creative Journaling

Sept. 18, 1:30-3 p.m., $8

Arts & Crafts Center

Caserma Ederle

Develop a deeper connection with your creative self through journaling. Let loose and explore with colors, shapes, lines, and your words all at once. Price includes materials and mixed media journals.

English as a 2nd Language

Sept. 19 & 26, 2-4 p.m.

Sept. 21 & 28, 9 a.m.-noon

ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle

English as a Second Language introduces clients to the funda-mentals of the English language. Participants can enjoy learning and speaking basic English together.

Del Din Resiliency Through Art

Sept. 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Library, Caserma Del Din

Head into the Del Din Library to enjoy this program that focuses on the process of personal expression through art in a small group setting. Participants will find art naturally therapeutic in this facilitated program. No prior art experience is needed or required.

Beginning Photography:

Camera Settings

Four-week class that takes place

Sept. 19 & 26, Oct. 3 & 10

6:30-7:30 p.m., $45

Arts & Crafts Center, Caserma Ederle

If you are brand new to photography or have been stuck in "Auto" mode this whole time, then this beginner's photography workshop is for you!

This is much more than an introduction or crash course to your digital camera, this class takes an in-depth look at all of those confusing modes and dials, and shows you how to use them.

Bringing Baby Home

Sept. 20, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle

This class is provided by the New Parent Support Program. Second time parents are encouraged to attend as with every birth you become a new parent and no two children are alike. Registration encouraged. Call ACS to register, DSN 634-7567/6020, or comm. 0444-71-7567/6020.

Fitness & Sports

Group Fitness Class Schedule

Fitness centers

$5 per class/$35 for 10 classes

The Ederle and Del Din fitness centers have plenty of great classes to help everyone get in shape. Open to all skill levels. Classes include Zumba, cycling, taekwondo, yoga, power pump and many more. Self-defense classes are $12 per class/$70 for monthly pass.

Darby PiYo Live

Sept. 18 & 25, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Sept. 21 & 28, 7:15-8:15 a.m.

and 11-noon, $5/10 for $35

Fitness Center, Camp Darby

PiYO Live is an intense, low impact cardio workout. A unique total-body conditioning workout that combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of pilates with the strength and flexibility training of flowing yoga movements, all in one class. A fat burning, low-impact workout.

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