There are many different women’s groups here to get involved with – too many really to participate in all of them, but they are all fantastic ways to meet people, connect, learn, and volunteer in your community. Do you know of a group not listed here? Please let me know!
This group is open to all female NATO ID holders and costs 40 Euros to be a member. Each month a group of ladies from a different country represented on this base hosts an evening with tastes from their country, entertainment, and raffle prizes. Each night is different. All are fun. This is an opportunity to connect with ladies from other countries, to make lifelong friends, and to share your culture while learning about others. Check their website for more information on past events and a current list of this years events.
http://www.iwcogk.blogspot.com/Monthly Dinners are held at the Frisbee Club at 7pm
2009-10 — 17 September hosted by your board, 29 October Spanish night, 12 November USA night, 10 December Board hosted holiday party, 21 January Turkish night, 25 Feb Canadian night, 18 March Norwegian night, 15 April Italian night, 20 May members-only Bingo night.
2009-10 U.S. Representative: Kristi – kagartman@yahoo.com
(Nursing infants are welcome, but the IWC discourages bringing children. There is no childcare available)
A first stop for many ladies here, AWOGK provides travel information, good speakers, outings, craft clubs, the annual bazaar, and many other opportunities to connect with fellow Americans. A monthly newsletter filled with important dates, useful information, and tried-and-true recipes is delivered to all members. Membership is only $15/15Euros and meetings go all year. Try your first meeting for free and see what you think. If you are not a member or you are not an American, you can still attend meetings for $2/2Euros.
Meetings are generally held on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the GK chapel fellowship hall.
2009-10 meeting dates are: June 8, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 9, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, April 12, May 3. Meetings do continue through the summer.
2009-10 AWOGK president: Wendy McLallen – wendy4167@gmail.com – 02454 935587Vice-President: Karen Abernathy – karen.abernathy@yahoo.comhttp://americanwomenofgk.blogspot.com/
(Free childcare is available upon request)
Protestant Women of the Chapel“Grounded in spiritual principles, PWOC exists to minister to the unique needs of military women and femail spouses by equipping them to flourish in the challenges of the military lifestyle.” Offering monthly fellowship nights, weekly Bible studies, rallies, and conferences, there are two PWOC groups to choose from here.
For Geilenkirchen
, call the base chapel at 0049-2451-63-2229 or email gkpwoc@yahoo.comFor Brunssum
, email yasenchaks@yahoo.com
(Free childcare is available)
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
“MOPS is a Christian-based program that provides an open, caring, accepting atmosphere where women of all faiths can meet and share this important season of life.” Open to all nationalities at GK, MOPS is a large group of women offering support, fun, and outings based on location. The large group meets once a month and you are connected with other MOPS moms who live in your area. Childcare is provided at all MOPS meetings.
Summer Play at Neiderbusch Park 1030 to 1200 weather permitting: 13 and 27 June, 11 and 25 July, 8 and 22 August.
2009-10 Friday Morning meetings 0900-1130 at the GK Chapel Fellowship Hall:
August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11, January 8, February 12, March 12, April 23, May 21
More information contact: Beth at 0049-245-650-8072 or bethbelnap@gmail.com
(Free childcare is available)
American Spouses Club – Schinnen (open to all American Spouses)
http://americanspousesclub.blogspot.com/
