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SHAPE Community Life
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Sqn Ldr Ian Heath (GBR - AF)
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Fabienne Leclercq
(BEL - Civ)
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Assistant
Tania Carter
(GBR- Civ)
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Guest Columnists
MIKE ADUBATO
(USA - Civ)
News Gallery
3-6News in Your Community
JUDY MERHAR
(USA - Civ)
SHAPE Healthcare
Advertising/Sponsorship
MARíA JOSÉ TEZANOS
(ESP - Civ)
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Escape! Home & Away
8Concert Anyone?
9From SHAPE, With Love:
A Secret Hideaway
10-11 A Spot of Lunch Music Anybody?
12-13 Discover the Province of
Hainaut!
14-15 Dates For Your Diaries
16-17 Seven by SHAPE
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SHAPE Alliance Auditorium
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Arts and Crafts Centre
22-23 SHAPE Trips & Tours
Sport
25SHAPE Hockey Team Scores in
Bavaria
26-28 The Sporting Life
Forum
26-28
29
My Experience as a
Toastmasters
30SHAPE Travel Group
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Ongoing SHAPE Activities
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Forum & Services
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Cover photo by Sgt. Emily Langer (DEU-A)
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Letter
Letter from the Deputy MW Branch Chief
Dear SHAPIANS
It’s a pleasure to write to you all as MW Deputy Branch Chief; I was introduced to you by LTC
Brian Eddy last June in one of his letters and I can’t believe I’ve already been here eight months,
its certainly been a whirlwind time in MW (us Brits can’t get away from the gales these days!).
Before I start my ramblings, I’d like to welcome a new member of staff on to the SCL team, Mrs
Tania Carter, who will be working with Fabienne on the magazine. Tania arrives hot foot (quite
literally) from a tour in Saudi Arabia with husband Lt Cdr Kevin Carter (or is it Nick, you never
know real names with the Royal Navy ☺) our new Head of Sport and Fitness and its great to
have both of them on board.
Well the awesome Winter Olympics are over (I still can’t believe how someone on skis takes off
over a ramp backwards, flies backwards and lands safely, backwards. I mean, I can do the take
off bit but it goes horribly wrong after that!) and by the time you read this, it will be Spring time
and we’ll soon be looking forward to emerging from our winter hibernation, getting those BBQs
fired up and going out and enjoying all the great things Belgium has to offer. On that note, an
important date for your diary; we’ll be hosting a Province of Hainaut promotional event at the
Events Centre on 29 March. All the provincial tourism offices will be there advertsing places of
interest plus promoting great ticketing packages for SHAPIANS. The event is free and open to all
SHAPIANS so recommend you go along and learn a bit more about great days out in the region.
But before you stray too far, don’t forget MW as ever has a tremendous number of events and
services available too and I know many of the nations are planning various functions over the
coming months, more on those to follow in future editions. I must take this opportunity to promote some important special events in March. On the 11th, the SHAPE Women will be hosting
‘Seven’ at the Alliance Auditorium; there was an excellent article about the event in the last
edition of SCL (more information is this edition too) and I urge you all to go along for an evocative and thought provoking series of readings given by our senior officers including DSACEUR.
Hopefully, you’ve been out running and getting the mileage in your legs in preparation for the
SHAPE Half Marathon on the 15th. Its not too late to enter and if pounding the streets isn’t your
thing, please go along and support all those taking part. Speaking of running, we have confirmed
dates for the ‘Make-a-Wish event on 23-24 May so pencil that in your diary, I seem to remember
some great fish and chips available last year to replace burnt off calories. March will also see
a production of ‘Abundance’ at the Performing Arts Centre (13th through 23rd March). Having
made my one and only stage appearance in ‘The Real Inspector Hound’ (well actually my voice
did; a posh English voice was needed for the radio announcer but the cast ended up with my west
country twang). I know how much work goes in to the shows and how superbly produced they are
by Dan Lamorte, again I urge you to go along and support the SHAPE Players in what’s sure to
be another great production. And don’t forget Abundance is quickly followed by the production
of Aladdin on 3rd,4th and 5th April.
An advance warning for May; the Fest tent will be erected on 6 May and all hands on deck will
be needed to help MSgt Dave Hebert and SFC Rob Parker and our MW Ops team. Many of you
benefit from the Fest tent over the summer so please volunteer and help out on the day, and of
course there’s always B3s nearby and a cool Belgian beer afterwards to quench your thirst (more
details from MSgt Hebert x4269). Speaking of B3s, all the TV sets are up, internet connected and
we’re screening live sport. The opening hours are being extended so keep an eye out for those.
And on the subject of food and beverage, the SHAPE Club will be hosting a ‘Dinner in the Dark’
on 15 March; I eat often at the Club and I think the food is excellent so I’m not sure why they
need to eat in a blacked out room but apparently its all the rage these days (and it probably will
be dark by the time I finish the Half Marathon same day). My final advertisement this month
is to promote Henriette’s Trips and Tours; there are some great events planned over the coming
month to Amsterdam (15 March), Dover Castle and Canterbury (22 March) and Maastricht (29
March) and more to follow throughout the summer, more great chances to see everything Europe
has to offer.
My final notice is a personal favourite but huge congratulations to all the members of SHAPE Seals
Swimming Club after another highly successful season and especially to those who took part in the
European Championships in Eindhoven, you did SHAPE, your nations and your families proud.
Well, the Olympics may be over but I’m off south now for skiing in Austria and probably a bit of
accidental ski slope style, uncoordinated bumps and skeleton bob without the tea tray underneath!
I look forward to seeing you around SHAPE and if you have any ideas or concerns, please don’t
hesitate to call me on X4263 or e-mail me at [email protected]. Ta ta for now, I’m off to
brush my yard, getting some practice in for the GB Curling squad in South Korea!
Sqn Ldr Ian Heath, GBR - RAF
Deputy MW Branch Chief
[email protected]
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MPD Open House (2014) Story by James David Scanlon, OF-5 (CAN-N)
NEWS
In February, the halls of the Bi-Strategic Command Military Partnerships Directorate (MPD) building were transformed into a cultural oasis as close to 30 NATO and Partner nations showcased
national dishes, wines, and costumes. This annual tradition dates
back to the beginning of NATO’s partnership programmes, which
mark their 20th anniversary this year—the Partnership for Peace
and Mediterranean Dialogue frameworks were launched in 1994.
An estimated 300 visitors, including General Phillip Breedlove,
SACEUR, enjoyed sampling cuisine from Asia, the Middle East,
North Africa, Europe, and North America. The Deputy Chief of Staff
Photos by Sgt. Emily Langer (DEU-A)
rSACEUR with Capt Javid ABDULLAYEV(AZE-A)
rSACEUR with Lt Col Carlos Fernandez VEGA at the Spanish table talking about Paella.
r(From left to right) Maj Gen Haluk ÇETİNKAYA, Maj Gen Sergey ORLOV and his wife,
SACEUR Gen.
for Military Partnerships, Major General Haluk ÇETINKAYA—who
reports to both SHAPE and HQ SACT—extended congratulations
to all of the contributors to this year’s MPD Open House, especially
the spouses and national colleagues who helped prepare food
or host tables. “I now understand why this extraordinary annual
event is so popular and I am already looking forward to next
year’s event,” he said. The open house is typically held during
the first few months of the new year and is voluntarily hosted by
NATO and resident Partner staff at MPD, with some non-resident
Partners also participating.
rSACEUR and Finland PLT Lt Col Timo VEHVILAINEN.
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Photos by Sgt. Emily Langer (DEU-A)
SACEUR Sports Swimming Competition by Cpl Laura Jones (RAF PTI GBR)
The SACEUR Sports swimming competition took place on Thursday 13 February at the SHAPE Pool. Teams from across NATO
were there to participate in a variety of disciplines and distances
in order to accumulate points for their final position.
Results Are Below
The event started with a 400m swim, so the more endurance
swimmers stepped forward. DEU took the lead followed closely
by USA. In no time at all the race was complete and we moved
onto the shorter sprint races. Each race had a male and female
straight final with 6 points for a win and 1 point for last place.
Butterfly, Breaststroke, Backstroke and Freestyle were swum
over a distance of 50M. Once again we were flying through the
events due to such a high standard of swimming ability.
The atmosphere was electric with all the spectators and team
members alike, cheering for their swimmer to reach the end first.
Many races were a close call and the staff had to resort to the
timekeepers to gain an accurate result.
After 50M, we moved onto 100M in all the disciplines, except
Butterfly. Many swimmers had now competed in two races or
more and were starting to feel fatigued. Therefore, a short break
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allowed the staff to calculate the scores so far and not surprisingly
Team DEU and USA were separated by 1 point for first place. The
battle continued as the event progressed to the medley and relays.
First the men’s and women’s individual medley, followed by the
freestyle and the final event of the competition; the medley relay. DEU triumphed in all four
events with USA, Benelux
(FRA) and GBR taking second place respectively.
A further calculation of the
scores presented us with an
unsurprisingly clear winner,
DEU. Many congratulation
to their team, coaches and
supporters on a well deserved
victory.
All the teams displayed great
sportsmanship and showed
off their nations swimming
talent. It was a pleasure to
see so many people getting
in the spirit of the event and
contributing to the success of
the day.
Overall Leaderboard
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Pens and Pocket Money! By Shape International School Alumni Organisation
On February 6th, 2014, the SHAPE International School handed
over the sum of €2.815,65, to Major Dave Leahy, C\hief of the
SHAPE Morale and Welfare branch and member of the SHAPE
Make-A-Wish committee. Since May of last year, the Belgian Primary and Secondary Sections, the Italian Section of the SHAPE
International School and its Alumni Organisation joined forces to
collect additional funds for the Make-A-Wish foundation. Each
section has contributed in their own special way to reach this
amazing sum. Under the leadership of Mrs Godfrin and Mrs
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Email: [email protected]
Tel: 065/44.4265
Contact our Event Planner: María José Tezanos
Long life to the SHAPE MAKE A WISH event and see you all
on May 23rd for the 2014 Edition. [SHAPE International School
Alumni Organisation]
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Pierquin , the students from the Belgian Sections sold thousands
of pens with the school logo, and collected sponsorship dues for
all those laps they ran during the 24 hrs Make-A-Wish event. The
young children in the Italian Section generously donated their
pocket money, while Mr Villatora, a retiring teacher, asked his
colleagues and friends to give the amassed retirement donations
as a present to the Make a Wish foundation. With a unique slogan
“every cent counts towards wishes of seriously ill children”, the
students ensured the success of all these initiatives. With more
new projects underway, the students are looking to break the
record once again in 2014 and see more dreams come true for
the children.
SHAPE Healthcare
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Courtesy SHAPE Healthcare Facility
Tucked away at the end of the blue Paris hallway at the
SHAPE Health Care Facility is the child friendly Education & Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS).
The EDIS program was recently recognized by the Clinic
Commander, Colonel Donovan Green and Medical Director, Major Matthew Pflipsen for receiving a certificate
of the highest level of DOD Compliance standard and
MEDCOM regulatory requirements, as well as providing
quality services in the SHAPE footprint for EDIS programs from Chief of Staff, Col David Bitterman.
This small department has three full time professionals on staff; an Occupational Therapist, Maria Arango,
Speech Pathologist, Amy Nojaim and Early Childhood
Special Educator, Melissa Wiedel. EDIS provides services
for children from birth to 36-months old by educating
parents in the SHAPE and greater TriBorder community about child development and how
to teach their children. The goal of the
program is to support families and
ensure that all children in their reach
are developing as they should.
EDIS provides home-based services to
all SHAPE ID card holders. If a parent
has a concern or suspects that their child is
developing at a slower rate than they should, the parent
can call the EDIS office and schedule an appointment.
A typical appointment takes about 60 minutes. On an
initial appointment, the EDIS staff will do a screening,
which means that they will be asking you questions and
playing with your child while looking at the five areas of
development: communication, gross motor, fine motor,
problem-solving, and self-help. They are trying to see
how your child plays and interacts to see if your child is
meeting their developmental milestones. Then the EDIS
staff member will provide the parent with the results and
usually make recommendations to the parent on ways
that they can enhance their child’s learning at home.
If a child is not meeting their milestones, or concerns
are addressed by the parent then an additional visit
maybe
scheduled after the screening.
The EDIS program recognizes that being a
parent is one of the most rewarding and
challenging undertakings. Children
don’t come with an instruction manual. As children grow and move in and
out of different stages of development
parents often have questions “is this
typical?” or “should she/he be doing that?”
No question is too big or small.
Quick Guide for Red Flags9-month: Doesn’t sit up; doesn’t babble; doesn’t respond
to name
12-month: Doesn’t crawl; doesn’t say “mama” or “dada”;
loses skills once had
18-months: Can’t walk; doesn’t copy others; doesn’t have
6 words; loses skills once had
24-months: Doesn’t use two-word phrases; doesn’t copy
action or phrases; doesn’t follow simple direction; doesn’t
walk steady; loses skills once had.
Vintage Closet
(former Thrift Shop)
Monday 0930 to 1130 hrs
Consignments
Wednesday 0930 to 1130 hrs
Selling
Next Saturday opening:
15 March
from 1100 to 1400 hrs
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Concert anyone?
By Mike Adubato (USA-Civ)
Actually the Globetrotters, who are known as the “clown
princes of basketball” and those wrestlers will be touring
Belgium soon. No, they tour separately, although it
would be fun to watch a two meter high 200 kilo colossus
of a man slam dunk a basketball. The Globetrotters will
be in Charleroi in early April, while the wrestlers who
step into the squared circle in Liege a month later.
B
eing the unofficial capital of Europe and, some say, the
heart of Europe, it is no wonder that many excellent
bands and musicians pass through Brussels.
If you’re new to Belgium or have yet to take in a concert in
country, you probably have no idea how to go about getting
tickets to take your children to see the annoying Justin
Beiber or the iconic and ageless Greek songstress,
Nana Mouskouri. If concerts are on your “to do”
list, then allow me to elucidate.
My favorite “go to” website for finding out who
is playing throughout the kingdom is www.
sherpa.be. Personally, I like rock music as well
as some of the older bands who were around
in the 1980s and 1990s, broke up and then
figured out that they needed more money, so got
back together for a farewell tour. If that is your
type of music, then you’ll love Sherpa. They also sell tickets for jazz,
blues, chanson, classic and opera. As
a matter of fact you can also get information and book tickets for some
sporting events such as the Harlem
Globetrotters and WWE Wrestling.
The most interesting concerts now
appearing on the Sherpa page,
in my humble opinion are the
Scottish indie rock band Franz
Ferdinand (March 7th), Belgian
singer and song writer Salvatore
Adamo, who was brought up in
nearby Jemappes and has sold over
80 million albums (April 6th), and Ennio Morricone. This Italian composer,
conductor, jack of all musical trades
has written music for over 500 movies and television shows. For me, his best music is for the
old “spaghetti western” movies starring Clint
Eastwood back in the 1960s. Classics! The
maestro will be up in Brussels on April 11th.
Another interesting website site is actually that
of a department store. Fnac is the store and www.
fnac.be is the website. Unlike Sherpa, this one is
not available in English. That shouldn’t be too much of
a problem though; at the top right of the page just clicking
“ticketing” and you will be directed to another page known
as “spectacles”. On the left hand side there is a section “tous
les spectacles” which you can pretty much figure out.
One of the concerts that falls under my aforementioned category of bands from the 1980s is that of Morten Harket. The Norwegian was the front man for the very
successful band known as A-ha. The forever young
Mr. Harket will be performing May 12th in Leuven.
Last but not least is a site for the young and trendy
– and me! The venue known as Ancienne Belgique,
located not too far from Brussels’ Grand Place, has
its own website and that is www.abconcerts.be. It
is also in English.
There are three different concert halls located within the building and shows go on constantly ranging
from up and coming obscure bands to established
stars. Just to whet your appetite, you can catch Boy
George (from 80’s band Culture Club) on April 8th,
Ziggy Marley on April 15th and legendary punk rockers
Bad Religion on the last day of May.
These three websites should cover all of your concert
needs.
Boy George at Brussels!
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From SHAPE, With Love:
A Secret Hideaway
I
By Judy Rae Merhar (USA-Civ)
’m guilty of keeping a secret. I have a favorite local hideaway. A place that never fails to make me feel valued and
welcome. A place where I go to be reminded of how wonderful the simplicity of rural life is. This place happens to be
off the beaten path, but only minutes from the front gate of
SHAPE. If you’re looking for a local hideout that isn’t pretentious and comes with heartfelt smiles and friendly service,
read on.
A silver lining to not owning a GPS is stumbling upon accidental gems, in this case, Café des Etangs. I’m not certain
if I was charmed more by the bar and its location, or by the
humble proprietors, Michel and Natalie. Like the owners,
the structure exudes warmth and welcome. The café’s name
hints at the surroundings, “etangs” translates to “pond” in
English. The terrace outside offers a beautiful view and a dozen tables overlooking
the interconnecting ponds of St. Denis.
The patrons are varied. It’s not unlikely
to find yourself sitting alongside fisherman downing a Juplier before they head
back to catch their dinner, their numerous
tents dotted around the lake’s perimeter.
On several occasions, especially Sundays,
I’ve found myself in the company of senior
citizens passing time with a deck of cards,
and one day after hiking around St. Denis
we were surrounded by celebrities and paparazzi! Our visit was at the same time a
film crew was shooting
a wedding scene for a
popular Belgian reality
TV series. The bride
was sitting alongside
her parents in a beautifully decorated horse
drawn carriage. It was
amusing to watch the
TV crew wait for their
instructions to proceed
down the hill to the
Abbaye of St. Denis.
The groom along with
a procession of people
in ornate French costumes were waiting to
welcome the bride and
her parents. To pass time, the driver
of the carriage enjoyed small glasses of
cold beer while he waited in the hot sun.
Dave and I, along with Natalie and Michel, were the only people there to witness this unique event.
dart board are set up, an added
touch, but an important indication, it tells visitors like me, kids
are welcome too!
Two important elements tucked
in a corner provide insight into
one of the owners, Michel. The
piano is a hint to his love for music. He’s been the guitarist for a local band called the Flying
Cervelazzz for nearly 30 years. I’ve seen them perform both
at the Mons and Jurbise Beer Fests. His casual attire for the
performances stayed true to his personality- dark jeans, boots,
and a collared button down dress shirt. On both occasions
his petite smiling wife Natalie was there greeting family and
friends. At both concerts, I witnessed the crowd
come alive as they watched and listened to this
local institution. They have a following, including
the Merhar family!
The second hint of Michel’s interest sits on the
piano, a statue of a Gilles. If you haven’t seen a
Gilles, you will want to mark your calendar for
March 2-4. Unique to Belgium, they are honorable participants of the carnival of Binche; which
dates back to the 14th century. Historically they
are male, natives, and between 3-60 years old.
Their purpose is to entertain during the days leading up to Ash Wednesday. They are all dressed
in colorful attire with a signature wax mask and
wooden shoes. Their heads are topped with tiny
white caps that tie around their chin. On the last
day of carnival (also known
as Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras)
they dance through town
with wooden sticks in hopes
of scaring off evil spirits.
Afterwards, the Gilles can
be seen carrying baskets
filled with oranges that are
thrown into the crowds.
It’s considered good luck to
catch an orange thrown by
a Gilles. The fact Café des
Etangs happens to be owned
by a guitar playing Gille
makes me think I’m already
lucky. No oranges required.
Café des Etangs
Rue de la Filature, 12
7034 Saint Denis
http://www.carnavaldebinche.be
My email: [email protected]
Entering the café you’re most likely
greeted by Michel or Natalie because
they live over the bar. Their guests feel
the genuine warmth that can only come
from being in someone’s home. The
space is dimly lit and lined with wooden
tables and chairs with a small sun room
overlooking a gated garden area. Our
family tends to sit towards the back of
the café listening to the tunes of classic
rock where the chalk board easel and
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A Spot of Lunch Music Anybody?
S
HAPE’s most recent Lunchtime Concert took
place in the East Chapel of the Chaplaincy
Centre on the 21st of February. The concert
lived up to its usual eclectic mix of musicians and
singers from the community performing to around
150 grateful pairs of ears.
The hosts, Angela Hannaford and Michelle Howarth who are both GBR dependents, have organised these monthly events for almost a year, and
are now looking forward to their first anniversary.
Their aims, to provide the SHAPE community
with an opportunity to relax during a lunch break
and enjoy a programme of live music. Varying
in style and genres, all the pieces played are performed by accomplished musicians who would not
ordinarily perform in public.
Story / Photography by Flight Sergeant Kevin Hannaford (GBR – AF)
classical solo on the grand piano. They then
finished off with a duet together.
From this humble beginning, these concerts
have since featured bagpipes, clarinet, flute,
guitar, piano, piccolo, recorder, trumpet,
violin and vocals. There have been solo,
duet and trio performances representing
Bulgaria, Germany, Lithuania, Slovenia,
Poland, United Kingdom and United States
of America. Members of the SHAPE International Community Choir also performed
at the latest concert in February; a genuinely multi-national military/civilian-mixed
organisation. All this reflects the true representation of the different nationalities
participating in these shows.
These performances have helped bring the
SHAPE community together to celebrate
the gift of music of the adult and not so
adult. They also promote the development
rGeorge Reid (GBR-Civ).
of music and our youth by offering a platform to talented high school and college
students; Rebekka Döding (DEU), James Stewart (GBR), and
Freddie Townsend (USA) have all performed as soloists.
Audiences are very appreciative of the talent of their fellow
Shapiens, as well as the diversity that the concert programmes
offer. Friendships have formed between the musicians, previ-
rAngel Hannaford & Michelle Howarth (GBR-Civ) Recorder and Piano.
The concerts offer an ideal platform for instrumentalists and
singers of all nationalities to share with audiences, music that
is rich in tradition, culture and history. From Johann Sebastian Bach to Alan Bullard, from traditional folk to evergreens,
from medieval to 21st century.
Launched in April 2013, the first recital featured vocal solos
from an NMR no less, Air Commodore Ian Stewart (GBR – AF),
and Anna Szafranowska (POL – Civ). Angela played a solo
baroque piece on the recorder (also known to many nationalities as the block or ‘fipple’ flute), and Michelle showcased a
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rAnna Szafranowska (POL-Civ).
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rRebekka Döding (DEU-Civ).
ously unknown to one another, who have
found themselves now sharing the stage
together. The same can be said for the
regular audience members as they have
sat transfixed in delight then chatted approvingly between the acts.
Angela and Michelle are eager to continue
with their concert objectives, and would
like to hear from any musicians who
would be interested in performing at one
of the concerts. Either can be contacted by
e-mail (mailto:allegrettoange50@gmail.
com and/or mailto:michellehowarth75@
hotmail.com) or via facebook private
message.
Concerts remain dependant on the availability of musicians and the attendance by
the SHAPE community. The concerts last
for approximately 45 minutes from 1215
hours and are free to all Shapiens. Please
support these events and help them to
continue promoting live music.
The next concert is scheduled for 21st
March 2014, 1215 – 1300 hours in the
East Chapel of the SHAPE Chaplaincy
Centre. Angela and Michelle are also
hoping that there will be local charity representation. Further information can be
found on facebook by searching for their
‘SHAPE Lunchtime Concerts’ group.
rMarty Townsend (USA-Civ).
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There is no place like ours :
Discover the Province of Hainaut!
Everywhere you want to be, everything you want to do
Saturday, 29 March 2014
From 1000 To 1800 Hrs - SHAPE Events Centre
Win a night for 2 people
in a comfort room at the
Congrès Hotel Mons in 2015
(breakfast and free access
to fitness, wellness
and sauna included!)
The Province of Hainaut welcomes you warmly and invites all
the SHAPE Community to enjoy
a very special day:
- Aqua Golf
- Information about events commemorating the First and the Second World War
as well as the Bicentenary of the Battle
of Waterloo
- Slacklining, the art of balancing on a flat
line of webbing tensioned between two
anchor points
- Music and cinematography quiz
- Creation of nautical knots and bath salts
- Pottery making
© Photo FTPH : C. Carpentier
- Sampling of chocolate with Age of Enlightenment recipe
… AND MANY MORE ACTIVITIES!!!
Possibility to purchase entrance tickets
from Trips and Tours for the different
tourist attractions!!!
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Programme Saturday, 29 March:
From 1000 to 1800 hrs
• Tourism Information Offices: Tourism Office of the Province of Hainaut
-- Walloon Picardy (Mouscron) -- Walloon Picardy (Tournai) -- the Mons
Region -- the Park of Canals and Castles (La Louvière) -- the Charleroi
Region -- the Sambre Valley and Thudinia (Thuin) - the “Botte du Hainaut”(Chimay)
• Slackline organized by Natura Parc: discover the art of balancing on a
flat line of webbing tensioned between two anchor points.
• Aqua Golf by Crocodile rouge
• Quiz of products made in the Distillerie de Biercée
• Film: introduction to the Lacs de l’Eau d’Heure
• Making fossils with the Musée du Marbre de Rance
• Discovering the black gold through the handling of different materials
(Bois du Cazier)
• Dressing of the characters of the Art Gallery of Charleroi & making puzzles
• Making nautical knots (Ascenseurs hydrauliques)
• Introduction of the Tram Museum
• Hearing about the visit of Beaumont, the medieval city
• Presence of local producers to make you taste their products
• 10 –minute activities at various times during the day
Win a night for 2 people
in a comfort room at the
Congrès Hotel Mons in 2015
(breakfast and free access
to fitness, wellness
and sauna included!)
At 1030 hrs
• Commented projection of a film about wool – Wool Carding (Mohair
du Château)
• Sampling of chocolate, Age of Enlightenment recipe! (Château de Seneffe)
• Making of bath salts related to the exhibition “Parfums et Saveurs” at
the Musée Royal de Mariemont
• Initiation to design and contemporary art through play activities organized
by the Site du Grand-Hornu
At 1100 hrs and 1500 hrs (one hour activity)
“Old wooden toys” activity (Tourism Office Walloon Picardy)
At 1130 hrs
• Musical and cinematographic quiz organized by the Site du Bois-du-Luc
• Plugstreet 14-18 experience and musical activity
• Pottery: discover the art of modelling with the Maison de la Poterie
At 1300 hrs
• Commented projection of a film about wool – Wool Carding (Mohair du
Château)
• Musical and cinematographic quiz organized by the Site du Bois-du-Luc
• Initiation to design and contemporary art through play activities organized
by the Site du Grand-Hornu
At 1400 and 1600 hrs
Children’s Activities: Blind-man’s bluff; knighting ceremony; medieval
games … and lots of entertainment
At 1430 hrs
• Pottery: discover the art of modelling with the Maison de la Poterie
• Plugstreet 14-18 experience and musical activity
• Sampling of chocolate, Age of Enlightenment recipe! (Château de
Seneffe)
• Initiation to design and contemporary art through play activities organized by the Site du Grand-Hornu
At 1630 hrs
• Making of bath salts related to the exhibition “Parfums et Saveurs” at
the Musée Royal de Mariemont
• Sampling of chocolate, Age of Enlightenment recipe! (Château de
Seneffe)
• Initiation to design and contemporary art through play activities organized by the Site du Grand-Hornu
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Dates For Your Diaries
Tournai Beer Festival
22 and 23 March 2014
Come mingle in one of the more historic cities of
Belgium while you sample more than 100 beers
and rub shoulders with the brewers! Tournai ushers
in Spring with its annual beer fest! Whether you’ve
been to Tournai, or are just looking for a chance to
try out some new suds, the centuries-old city – and
birthplace of Clovis I, the King of all Salian Franks,
offers you a great chance to get out and enjoy just
one of the many wonderful aspects of Belgium.
Where: Halle aux Draps
Grand Place
Tournai
Website: www.tournai-beer-festival.com
390th Ducasse de Messines
21 - 23 March 2014
Known as one of the oldest events of this type in
Hainaut, the “Ducasse” of
Messines has been able to
keep the charm and traditional appeal of old times in
the guise of a flower market. Every year enormous
crowds invade this section
of the town of Mons, and
the antique toys that can be
discovered still find, as once
before, favour in the eyes of
the public. A wonderful – and nearby – opportunity
for all ages and nationalities, the ducasse offers a
local taste of tradition, right at your fingertips.
Where: Quartier de Messines
7000 MONS
Children’s Carnival - Folklore +
traditions in Ophain
8 March 2014
Where: Ophain-Bois-Seigneur-Isaac
(Braine-L’alleud)
International Library
The Shape Business Centre Is Now Open For
Business!
The SHAPE Business Centre is a new service
brought to you by SHAPE MWB to meet your
business needs including: black & white and color
photocopying, black & white and color printing,
international shipping via DHL, faxing, scanning,
CD burning and laminating.
The SHAPE Business Centre is open
Tuesday-Friday from 1300-1800 hrs and
Saturday from 1000-1500. It is located
in the Community Activity Centre, Building 307, Room 117, next to the SHAPE
International Library. It can be reached
by calling DSN: 423-4254, COM: 06544-4254, via email at [email protected] or on the web at http://
www.shape2day.com. We look forward
to seeing you there!
The Kids’ Book Club Meets Thursday,
13 March
Children in elementary school (second to
sixth grade) are invited to join the SHAPE
International Library’s monthly Kid’s Book
Club. We will explore popular children’s
fiction chosen by members. The next
meeting will be Thursday, 13 March at
1630 hrs at the library. The group will
discuss The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster.
Registration is not required and there is
no fee for this program. For more information or to reserve a copy of the book,
please call the library at DSN 423-5631/
Commercial 065 44-5631, e-mail at mwr.
[email protected] or stop by
during regular hours.
Page Turners Book Discussion Group
Meets Wednesday, 19 March
Join the SHAPE International Library’s
monthly book discussion group. We
explore literature and popular international fiction and non-fiction chosen by
members. The next meeting is scheduled
for Wednesday, 19 March at 1730. The
group will discuss And the Mountains
Echoed by Khaled Hosseini.
Registration is not required and there is
no fee for this program. For more information or to reserve a copy of the book,
please call the library at DSN 423-5631/
Commercial 065 44-5631, e-mail at mwr.
[email protected] or stop by
during regular hours.
The Preteen/Teen Book Club Meets
Thursday, 20 March
SHAPE, BE—Preteens and teens are
invited to join the SHAPE International
Library’s monthly book club. We will explore popular young adult fiction chosen
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by members. The next meeting will be Thursday, 20 March at 1630 at the
library. The group will discuss Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.
Registration is not required and there is no fee for this program. For more
information or to reserve a copy of the book, please call the library at DSN
423-5631/ Commercial 065 44-5631, e-mail at mwr.shape.library.info@
us.army.mil or stop by during regular hours.
Art Gallery -
SHAPE International
Library - March 2014
Jean luc houchard and his daughter valerie are presenting their oil paintings in
various styles. They are both self-taught
painters.
Their favourite subjets are flowers, sceneries and colouful portraits.
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Seven by SHAPE
Gender Advisor to
SACEUR, and one
of the key orgsanisers told us more.
S
o you’ve heard about ‘Seven’ coming to SHAPE but
not sure what it means? Seen the posters, the last
Community Life cover, heard people talking but still
not sure if it is for you? Let me tell you more about it and
hopefully show you why you need to be there!
Seven is a documentary play based on the real life stories
of seven women’s rights activists from Nigeria, Afghanistan, Guatemala, Russia, Pakistan, Northern Ireland
and Cambodia.
The play was created by seven playwrights, Paula Cizmar,
Catherine Filloux, Gail Kriegel, Carol K.Mack, Ruth
Margraff, Anna Deveare Smith and Susan Yankowitz,
from interviews they conducted in 2007 with the women.
In 2008 Hedda Krausz Sjögren, the award-winning
Swedish playwright, actor and producer initiated the
innovative tour and production concept for Seven. The
idea was to take the play around the world and have decision makers and other
high profile people read
the seven roles. The
readers being relevant
to the location where
the performance was
taking place. Over the
last 6 years more than
500 politicians, actors
and activists have read
a role in Seven, reaching
over 15,000 people in 11
countries.
Now Seven is coming to
SHAPE and for the first
time all seven parts will
be read by high ranking
military officers.
Charlotte Isaksson,
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‘We are very glad
for the strong
support that has
been given by the
SHAPE Structure
and Community. Our readers
have volunteered
to read these powerful and moving
personal stories in
order to highlight
NATO’s very real
commitment to the
effective implementation of the United Nations Security
Council resolutions on Women, Peace and Security and
Sexual and Gender Based Violence.’1
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UNSCR 1325, 1820, 1888, 1889, 1960, 2106 and 2122.
With such a high powered cast SHAPE Community Life
were pleased to catch up with some of the readers to
discover why it was important to them to take part in
Seven by SHAPE. This is what they had to say:
General Sir Richard Shirreff, DSACEUR, ‘NATO is, above
all, an Alliance based on the values of human rights,
individual liberty and the rule of law. Protection of the
people is at the heart of our task as military men and
women. SEVEN highlights the imperative to safeguard
the most vulnerable – graphically and with real power.’
Vice Admiral Sean Pybus who is a career Naval Special
Warfare SEAL officer with multiple Joint Special Opera-
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So who are the readers?
General Sir Richard Shirreff,
DSACEUR, will read the part of
Hafsat Abiola from Nigeria who became an advocate for human rights
and democracy following the murder
of her parents.
Air Marshall Graham Stacey,
DCOM JFC Brunnsum, will read
the part of Inez McCormack from
Northern Ireland who as a protestant
married a catholic and was an activist for women’s and human rights
and a former President of the Irish
Congress of Trade Unions.
Vice Admiral Sean Pybus, COM
NSHQ, will read the part of Marina
Pisklakova-Parker from Russia who
founded the first hotline for victims
of domestic violence in Russia.
MG Jerzy Biziewski, DCOS
PLANS, will read the part of
Mukhtar Mai from Pakistan who was
gang-raped and forced to walk home
near naked in retribution for an ‘alleged’ honour crime. She brought her
rapists to justice.
MG Salih Ulusoy, TUR NMR, will
read the part of Farida Azizi from
Afghanistan who fought against the
marginalisation of women under the
Taliban.
MG Bengt Andersson, Swedish
Armed Forces, will read the part of
Annabella De Leon from Guatemala
who raised herself out of poverty to
become a congresswoman and fight
against corruption and for the rights
of the poor.
MG Skip Davis, DCOS OPI, will
read the part of Mu Sochua from
Cambodia who was nominated for
the Nobel Peace Prize for her work
against sex trafficking in Cambodia
and Thailand.
tions duty assignments and currently commanding NSHQ
here at SHAPE told us “Seven strongly reminds us that we
are all part of the Human Domain – the most important
domain. NATO places priority on this, properly.”
According to Major General Skip Davis “Participating in
SEVEN provides me a unique opportunity to promote the
defense of those who deserve and need our protection and
to promote the common and core NATO value of respect
for all humans regardless of gender, age, race or faith.”
MG Davis has operational experience in Afghanistan,
Iraq, Bosnia, Mozambique, Zaire,
Rwanda, Congo and Liberia and is
currently the Deputy Chief of Staff,
Operations and Intelligence here at
SHAPE.
is in the DNA of the HQ; we are hoping that the wider
SHAPE Community will come along on the evening of
11th March to the SHAPE Alliance Auditorium. Nothing
like this has ever taken place at SHAPE, or anywhere
else in the world.’
Further detail can be found on the SHAPE WoMen Facebook page or at www.sevenwomen.se/en
Come on SHAPE – let’s show our
commitment on Tuesday 11 March!
Major General Bengt Andersson, who
is travelling especially from Sweden
to take part in Seven, told us “I think
it is important that we, the soldiers
and marines, clearly declare that it is
not acceptable that the world is more
dangerous to you just because you are
a woman.”
The final word goes to Charlotte
Isaksson. ‘With commitment from the
SHAPE command structure, where
the integration of gender perspectives
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Alliance
Auditorium
PompeII
Wednesday 5 March at 1845 hrs
Saturday 8 March at 1930 hrs
Genre: Action/ Adventure/Drama (PG 13 - 112 min)
Cast: Kit Harington, Carrie-Anne Moss, Emily Browning.
Robocop 4
Friday 7 March at 1600 hrs
Genre: Animation/Action/ Comedy (PG 13 - 115 min).
Cast: Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman.
A slave turned gladiator finds himself in a race against time
to save his true love, who has been betrothed to a corrupt
Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts, he must fight to
save his beloved as Pompeii crumbles around him. (Intense
battle sequences, disaster-related action and brief sexual
content.)
In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Overseas, their drones have been used by the military for years,
but have been forbidden for law enforcement in America.
OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even
more billions for their shareholders, but they never counted
on one thing: there is still a man inside the machine. (Sequences of action, brief strong language, sensuality and
some drug material)
The Monument’s Men
Her
Friday 7 March at 1845 hrs
Genre: Action/ Biography/ Drama (PG 13 - 126 min).
Cast: George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon.
An unlikely World War II platoon are tasked to rescue art
masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their
owners.
Friday 7 March at 2130 hrs
Sunday 9 March at 1745 hrs
Genre: Drama/ Romance/ Sci-Fi (R - 126 min)
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson.
A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with his
newly purchased operating system that’s designed to meet
his every need.
Endless Love
3 Days to Kill
Genre: Drama/ Romance (PG 13 - 103 min)
Cast: Alex Pettyfer, Gabriella Wilde.
Genre: Action/ Drama/ Thriller (PG 13 - 117 min)
Cast: Kevin Costner, Hailee Steinfeld, Connie Nielsen.
Story of a privileged girl and a charismatic boy whose instant
desire sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart.
A dying Secret Service Agent trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter is offered an experimental drug that could
save his life in exchange for one last assignment.
Saturday 8 March at 1600 hrs
Saturday 8 March at 2145 hrs
Non-Stop
Sunday 9 March at 1500 hrs
Genre : Action (PG 13 - 106 min)
Cast: Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore.
During a transatlantic flight from New York City to London,
U.S. Air Marshal Bill Marks receives a series of cryptic text
messages demanding that he instruct the airline to transfer
$150 million into an off-shore account. Until he secures the
money, a passenger on his flight will be killed every 20 minutes. (Intense sequences of action and violence, some language, sensuality and drug references.) (2D)
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
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Arts & Crafts Centre
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SHAPE Trips and Tours SHAPE Trips and Tours
SHAPE Community
Activity Centre,
Building 307 (Library)
Phone: 32 (0) 65 44 3884
Fax: 32 (0) 65 84 5154
Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.shape2day.com/shapetripsandtours.aspx
Office hours:
Monday—Thursday 0900-1700 hrs
Fridays 0900—1530 hrs Closed
Saturday, Sunday, and SHAPE
Holidays
Like us on Facebook!
Amsterdam with Canal Tour- Sign Up
before 13 March!!!!!
Saturday 15 March
Come along with us for a day in Amsterdam where we begin with a Canal Tour to
introduce you to some of the cities secrets.
Spend the remainder of the day soaking
up sites smells and tastes of this unique
city. Whether you’re an art lover, music
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lover or culture lover– Amsterdam has
something just for you! Price with Canal
Tour; Adults: €82, Child (4-12): €79, Child
(0-3): €70. Price without Canal Tour; €70
per person. Depart SHAPE: 06:30, Depart Brussels: 07:30. Arrive Brussels:
23:00, Arrive SHAPE: 00:00.
Dover Castle And Canterbury
Saturday 22 March
Enjoy the breathtaking view of the White
Cliffs of Dover as we cross the English
Channel. You will be inspired by this
castle fit for a king as we explore the
medieval grounds and it’s Secret War
Tunnels which are also included. Our
trip continues to Canterbury where you
will have some free time to see the Cathedral, Canterbury Tales and many other
attractions. Join us for this unforgettable
day that the whole family will enjoy!
Depart BRU– 0430 hrs/Depart SHAPE–
0530 hrs. Return SHAPE– 0030 hrs/Return BRU– 0130 hrs. Prices: Adult: €113/
Youth:(5-15) € 106/ Child: (0-4) €96
Maastricht with Optional Fencing Class
and d’Artagnan Adventure
Saturday 29 March
Don’t miss out, please sign up today for
this one of a kind event!
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Want to be a Musketeer for a day? Like
to try your hand at fencing?
Come with us to Maastricht and take
part in a Fencing Workshop followed by
a D’Artagnan Adventure in the underground labyrinth of the casemates of the
old city, a town rich in history and culture,
bars, cafes and restaurants. Charles Ogier de Batz de Castelmore, Comte d’Artagnan (fictionalized by Alexander Dumas
in The Three Musketeers) served Louis
XIV as captain of the Musketeers of the
Guard and died at the Siege of Maastricht
in 1673. If you don’t want to do this, you
could just have a drink at a cafe in one of
the beautiful squares and watch the people go by, go shopping, or visit the city’s
old town fortifications. Fencing Class and
Adventure from age 10 only!
Price: €42 (Maastricht only), €108 with
Fencing Class and d’Artagnan adventure
Depart SHAPE: 0630 hrs, Depart Brussels: 0745 hrs. Arrive SHAPE: 2115 hrs,
Arrive Brussels: 2000 hrs.
Benidorm, Spain- Easter Break!
Saturday-Tuesday 5-15 April
Join us as we head to Costa Blanca over
the Easter Break! Stay at the 4 star Hotel
Palm Beach in beautiful Benidorm, Spain
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Versailles
Saturday 24 May
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What better way to spend
a spring day than on a
tour of the famous Palace of Versailles! We will
begin our day with a tour
of the palace and royal
apartments. Then you are
free to explore the many
fanciful gardens, original
fountains, and other magnificent buildings on this
grand estate*. Take lunch
in one of the many cafes
on the grounds or even do some shopping in the town beyond. * Entrance
to the musical gardens , Trianon Palaces and Marie Antoinette estate
not included.
Depart Brussels: 0600 hrs, Depart SHAPE: 0700 hrs. Arrive SHAPE:
2130 hrs, Arrive Brussels: 2230 hrs.
Price: €58 Adults, €42 Children (0-17)
for 8 nights! Plus one night in Campanile with a 3 course dinner on the way to
Spain. You will have the opportunity to
bask on four miles of golden beaches or
stroll along Benidorm’s promenade and
revel in its seaside charms. The city’s historic center wows with its blue-domed
18th-century church and picturesque alleyways where you can enjoy the day in
the sun with a feast of local seafood. Your
family won’t be disappointed with Terra
Natura, Terra Matica and Mundomar,
Benidorm’s best animal and amusement
parks! This trip includes transportation,
hotel with breakfast and dinner, day trips
to Alicante and Valencia and a day at the
Benidorm Circus!
Prices: €610 p.p. in a double or twin;
780€ p.p. in a single; €595 p.p. in triple
when 3 adults; €530 p.p. in triple when 2
adults 1 youth*; €500 p.p. in quad when
2 adults and 2 youth*; €225 child 0-1;
*youth ages 2-12
Depart Brussels: 0300 hrs, 5 April (Saturday) Depart SHAPE: 0400 hrs, 5 April
(Saturday)
Return SHAPE: 0900 hrs, 15 April (Tuesday) Return Brussels:1000 hrs, 15 April
(Tuesday).
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!!
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SHAPE Hockey Team Scores in Bavaria
O
By Chris Pettypiece (CAN Civ, CAN School)
n Thursday, February 20 , after a nearly 11 hour drive,
the SHAPE Hockey Team hit the ice for our first of five
games in the 22nd Annual Armed Forces Alpine Classic
hockey tournament in Garmisch, Germany. This is a tournament that the SHAPE Shields had been eagerly awaiting,
not only for the high-quality competition, but
for the fantastic venue.
th
The team came out flying, backed by
some strong goaltending, and started off with a 4-0 shut-out against
the KMC Eagles. At 2200 hrs, the
Shields suited up again for our second of the night against Bayern 1.
We played hard, with very strong
rLeft to Right Top: Sean Lynch, Grant Hadrava, Mike Bouchard, Richard Handfield-Jones, Jason
Giroux, Markus Klauss, David Coderre, William Handfield-Jones, Drazen Osmak, Scott Gallup.
Left to Right Bottom: Jody McKinnon, Steve Giles, Christian Charron, Chris Pettypiece, Paul Tucker,
Peter Zakrajsek.
rSHAPE Goalie Chris Pettypiece dives to cover rebounding puck in the team’s 4-0 shut-out over
KMC2 while Team Captain Chris Charron and Sean Lynch race back to help out.
games put in by William Handfield-Jones and Jason Giroux,
but in the end were left with a
7-3 loss. As it turned out, this
group from Bayern would be
the eventual champions of the
tournament.
German beer followed by a bit
of sleep did us some good, as we
took to the ice Friday morning to
collect two more wins. The first
game was a 3-1 win over a strong
team from Geilenkirchen, folwMarkus Klauss makes another beautiful move to
slide one in.
rMichel Bouchard has 3 defenders panicked!
rSteve Giles easily loses his defender with his quick turn.
lowed by another 4-0 shut-out victory
over the team from Stuttgart. Team
captain Chris Charron was dominant
in this game, launching shot after shot
at the opposing goalie.
SHAPE was then positioned to play
their first playoff game on the outdoor rink, with the mountains as the
backdrop. The weather, however, had
other plans, and due to rain, the game
was pushed to the morning-- indoors.
This turned out to be a VERY early
morning game, and on the heels of
Team Canada’s semi-final win over
the USA in Olympic hockey. A tired
bunch pulled on the cold and wet gear for what
turned out to be quite a rough and tough game.
Despite the score, it was yet another great defensive performance by the whole team against
a powerhouse opponent. In the end, it was
not to be, so following breakfast, most of the
team headed home to get ready for what was
surely going to be a great hockey game -- Sunday’s Gold medal matchup between Canada
and Sweden.
This tournament, which takes place every
February down in Bavaria, drew 14 teams
this year. We did ourselves proud overall by
winning three of our five games.
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I
don’t know about you but I had a fantastic sporting February.
Actually I’ve just returned from a week over in the south of
Wales visiting my daughter and took advantage of the fact
that there were several games
going on while I was over there.
I saw some football and rugby,
and even managed to meet up
with an ex-Shapian friend.
Arriving on a Monday in Cardiff,
I missed the weekend’s games
but was fortunate enough to
catch one the next day in the city
of Newport, which is located very
close to the English border. It
also happens to be the city where
this year’s NATO Summit will
take place (in early September).
Newport County FC, a team in
League Two of the English football league system, hosted
Oxford United at Rodney Parade, a stadium just across the
River Usk from the downtown area. This stadium is well
used as it also hosts a couple of rugby teams – Newport RFC
and Newport Gwent Dragons.
The weather hasn’t been kind to this part of the country
recently. The Oxford game was originally scheduled to
be played on New Year’s Day but the field was practically
underwater then and has been in bad shape ever since. It
was only hours before kick-off that the referee decided that
this game could go on. This was the
first of five home games because the
team has a lot of games in hand.
Like many football teams around
Europe, Newport County has gone
through a bad patch, getting into
financial difficulties and losing their
Football League status some years
ago. When the team was “reborn”
back in 1989, they had to start at
the very bottom of the football pyramid and were also evicted from
their home ground. They ended up
rThe Welsh victors.
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vrRodney Parade in Newport.
playing their “home” games over 100 kilometers from Newport and thus adopted
the nickname The Exiles.
Last year however the team was promoted
from the Conference to League Two and
have been performing very well as of late.
Having a millionaire chairman doesn’t really hurt either. Les Scadding, an Englishman who had been living in Newport for
many years doing a menial job with very
little pay, won the EuroMillions five years
ago and has helped the club out a bit. I was told
that he has invested over 20 million pounds
(24 million Euros) into the team already.
Now that is a real fan!
On this chilly Welsh evening the team
started off sluggishly and went behind but
in the end was able to come away with
a 3-2 victory and the all important vital
three points. At the time of writing this,
The Exiles are in eighth place, just one out
of the play-off spot but as I mentioned, they do
have some games in hand. It was an experience to
see the Exiles return home.
Wednesday night was a night in the pub watching ten
man Arsenal struggle and lose against Bayern Munich
in the Champions League, but the next night I was back
out there sitting in another stadium.
rPre-game festivities at the Millennium stadium.
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later, so all will have been sorted by the time you read this.
On the Friday I did something completely different. I entered
the largest stadium in Wales, the Millennium Stadium to catch
not a football game but a rugby game. The French national
team was in town for their clash against Wales in Six Nations
action. This was only my second ever professional rugby game.
As a matter of fact, I only “discovered” the game last September
in Cardiff when I accidentally found Cardiff Arms Park, home
of the Cardiff Blues. After that game, I was hooked.
rScrum and get it!
The first professional football team that I ever saw play live
in Europe, back when my hair lacked hints of gray, was SSC
Napoli when I was a soldier living in southern Italy. Well I
renewed my acquaintance with Gli Azzurri when they came
to the Liberty Stadium in Swansea to take on Swansea City
in Europa League action. The stadium that opened back in
2005 is Wales’ third largest, after the Millennium Stadium and
Cardiff City Stadium. The Swans have only been playing in
the Premier League for a couple of seasons and earned their
right to play in the Europa League by winning the League
Cup final last season.
With Napoli in town, the travelling fans turned the city of
Swansea into a sea of Italian blue. Both sets of fans mixed
outside the stadium, enjoying beer and banter before the
kick-off on the road to (hopefully) the final in Torino, Italy
in May. The atmosphere was very friendly, unlike the away
leg is expected to be.
The Swans started attacking immediately and as the game
progressed they showed that
they were the better team on
the night; however they were not
good enough to put the ball into
the back of the net. Although
there were exciting moments
produced by both teams, all
the teams had to show for their
efforts at the end of it all was
the 0-0 score line. The Italians
didn’t get that vital away goal
and Swansea has no lead to take
to bella Napoli with them. The
second leg will be played a week rCardiff City attack.
rThat’s the ticket!
As I left the day before for Swansea, I ran into many Frenchmen arriving at the train station as they prepared for the
fun, festivities and rugby. Being in Cardiff was like being at
a fun fair. There was street music, games and even free stuff
like the rugby “stress” ball that I was given which advertised
the Cardiff Airport. The French fans were really great. They
were decked out in their national colors and some even wore
berets, false moustaches and strings of garlic around their
necks to support the British stereotype of them. There were
more French flags than Welsh ones on the streets.
I arrived at the stadium and then made my way to the press
room a couple of hours before the game was to begin. I always
like to arrive as early as possible and when in the press room,
speak to the other journalists about the upcoming game and
how both teams are expected to
perform. Since I am quite new to
rugby, this was very important to
me in order to get a better understanding of what I was about to
see. I had a few chats with journalists from both countries, read the
program, the Welsh RFU media
guide and studied the team sheet.
I was ready.
All that I was expecting was a game
and not the outstanding pre-game
entertainment. After I found my
seat, I settled in and listened to the
Welsh men’s choir on the field singing a medley of Tom Jones songs
as the crowd joined in with the
choruses of “Why, Why, Why Delilah” and “What’s New Pussycat” in
anticipation of what was to come.
After a military band played and
the players finished their warmups, they disappeared back into
the dressing room and the lights
rAt the Liberty Stadium.
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within the stadium dimmed as a multi-colored, frenzied light
show began to get the crowd charged up. Flames shot up
from all sides of the field and the players emerged and lined
up on the field. The noise was deafening. After the national
anthems were sung and the national flags were removed from
the battlefield, it was game time.
The French team was thus far undefeated in Six Nations,
having won both of their previous games against England and
Italy. Wales had dropped one game, losing badly to Ireland
the week before. At the end of the game and the end of the
weekend’s play, four of the six teams were equal with two
wins and a loss.
The Welsh team dominated the game behind the boot of Leigh
Halfpenny, who
kicked 17 points,
and a couple of tries
from George North
and Sam Warburton. France could
only score on a couple of penalty kicks
converted by Jules
Plisson and Jean
Marc Doussain as
the game ended 276. I had such a great
time at the game rWho ate all the pie??
that I cannot wait
until March 15th when I’ll be at the Stade de France in Paris to see France and
Ireland square off. This could even decide
the overall winner of the tournament.
My last full day in Cardiff was the next
day, Saturday and I had to get up at a
decent hour so that I could meet Daz Carter, a friend and former SHAPE member
who worked in the UK NMR registry until
last year when he retired from the Royal
Air Force and returned to Wales after a
22 year career.
My Welsh week would end with a Premiership game – Cardiff City vs. Hull
City. Both teams have not been doing
well so desperately needed to collect all
three points in their fight to avoid being
relegated at the end of the season.
birds and has played in blue since 1908. For an investment
package from his home country, Mr. Tan agreed to change the
team’s uniforms from blue and white to red and black. Red is
a lucky color in Asia, he said. Obviously Tan the man must
not know that Wales isn’t in Asia. The bluebird on the team
crest was also replaced with a dragon. He has no respect for
tradition if he feels that he can take an institution that is over
100 years old and change it on a whim.
But I digress. We finished our beers and walked another 10
minutes before we were at the stadium, scanned our tickets
and went through the turnstiles. Before grabbing our seats it
was time for one last beer
topped off with a hamburger or, as the British
call them, beef burgers.
This must win game
for the red Bluebirds
couldn’t have come out
any worse than it did.
Although they did the
lion’s share of the attacking into the Tiger’s
half, it was the visitors
who scored after just 18
minutes. They had one
chance, one goal. Just before the
half time whistle Hull was up 2-0
and by the time the referee blew
at the end of the 90 minutes the
score was 4-0. So it wouldn’t be
out of line to say that Cardiff City
was mauled by the Tigers. My prediction is that Cardiff’s new coach,
Norwegian man Ole Gunnar Solskjær, will soon be unemployed.
The team is one point from being
in last place.
To make ourselves feel better we
headed back downtown and enjoyed a few more beers. It’s not
easy supporting a football team,
even for one day!
And so that ended my Welsh
sporting adventure – five days,
four games. Next on my calendar is a short trip to Slovakia
for a couple of Slovan Bratislava
games; first the ice hockey team
and the next day the football
team. Watch this space!
We met at the train station and four of
us made the half hour walk to the Cardiff rDaz Carter and friends outside the stadium.
City Stadium. Of course we did stop along
the way, finding a pub and enjoying a few pints of one of the
local brews. Mine was the Brains IPA, which was very smooth
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and slid down very nicely. We stood outside amongst both
sets of fans. The Hull fans were very nice and I had a couple
interesting conversations with these Englishmen and women.
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They told me about how the fans are protesting against their
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billionaire Egyptian owner’s plan to rename the team as Hull
Tigers, thus abandoning the 109 year old name of Hull AFC
(Association Football Club). Football fans in general do not
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like new owners tampering with the history and traditions of
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their club. Besides, the team’s nickname is the Tigers, so why
is it necessary to put it on the club badge and remove AFC?
Cardiff City has also been through something similar with
their foreign billionaire owner, Vincent Tan from Malaysia.
The team from the Welsh capital has the nickname the Blue-
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My Experience as a Toastmaster
W
hen I accepted a friend’s invitation
to attend a SHAPE Toastmasters
club meeting, I was pleasantly
surprised to enter a non-pressure atmosphere with friendly and joyful people
of different ages and from dissimilar
cultural backgrounds, ready to support
my goal, that of improving my English
linguistic skills.
I remained a guest for a while and during
that time I volunteered for various roles,
such as timer, joke master and ‘table topic’
speaker. The latter, means improvised
By Maria Adela Rosian (ROM-Civ)
improvement. All my contributions have
given me the opportunity to develop my
team working skills, which are of great
importance for the career development.
Another unique feature, which I’ve developed beyond the formal context, is the
strong and respectful friendship between
club members.
Speech Contests, a unique learning
experience.
Toastmasters all over the world participate in speech contests every autumn and
spring. This is a unique opportunity for
rMaria Adela Rosian, Natasha Richards, Alexander Chastain:
3 speech contestants representing SHAPE Toastmasters at the
AREA Contest in Antwerp
rPresident Alexander Chastain, Sergeant-at-Arms Maria Arango and Guest Joao Paulo receiving the crowned as best speech
evaluator, prepared speaker and table topic speaker.
rToastmasters Rima Sammouri, Thavadech Srikoon, Sylvie
Hardy.
rSHAPE Toastmasters participating in the AREA contest in
Antwerp.
SHAPE Toastmasters continue to meet
twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday,
usually in the Pathfinder Room at the
SHAPE Club, Building 903. We socialise
from 6:30 p.m., start meetings at 7:00
p.m. and conclude meetings at 8:30 p.m.
rToastmasters Rima Sammouri and Thavadech Srikoon comparing notes.
rGuests Emmanuel Bouillon and Joao Paulo.
speaking, requiring the person to deliver
a spontaneous speech, lasting between 1
to 2 minutes, on a straightforward topic in
front of an easygoing audience. Each task
that I accepted in these learn-by-doing
meetings was meant to direct me through
my initial goal and even further... Sooner
than I thought, I was able to stand up
and speak about various topics, in front
of an audience and in a foreign language.
Toastmasters to gain speaking experience
and for others to learn by observing proficient speakers. Presently, the SHAPE
Toastmasters Club has 19 members of 12
nations, who are preparing for another
series of speech contests. There are 16
Toastmaster Clubs in Belgium, and these
clubs are divided into 4 Areas, the latter
forming Division Belgium. In the past,
I’ve had the pleasure and honour of being
a speech contestant on Club and Area
levels, providing me a unique learning
experience.
Why not join Toastmasters?
With the desire to become a Toastmaster
member, came also my first written and
oral speech project, called the ‘ice breaker’. This was the moment when I realised
that my basic foundation in public speaking was created. Performing the role as
the meeting’s Toastmaster (master of ceremonies) taught me how to coordinate and
conduct a meeting in a timely manner.
The evaluation process, as the key part
of the Toastmasters programme’s success
plan, proved to be a valuable method for
giving and receiving advice for further
Saying ‘yes’ to what I thought was
impossible in Toastmasters, meant
accepting to grow.
Socialising, improving written and oral
English linguistic skills, becoming a
better leader, making valuable friends...
Everything is possible with this great
platform called ‘Toastmasters’. So, come
to Toastmasters and see for yourself!
Guests are always welcome and are free
of charge, unless food is served.
The SHAPE Toastmasters Club has
talented speakers, so why not come
and join us during our Club’s speech
contest, in English and in French, on
Tuesday 11th March? Our Club’s Contestants will continue to the next level,
the Area speech contest, in Waterloo on
Saturday 22nd March.
You can learn more about this extraordinary organisation and its special
educational programme, by accessing
Toastmasters International Organization’s website www.toastmasters.org. If
you have any queries about our meetings,
please feel free to send a message via the
SHAPE Toastmasters’ by accessing http://
shape.toastmastersclubs.org/ clicking on
‘Main Menu’ and ‘Contact Us’.
rAttentive listeners, Toastmasters Geneviève Thoreau, Cennet
Tektas and Sandrine Malbouyssoux.
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available. The Rietveld Schröder Huis, Dick Bruna
Huis, Catharijne Convent Centraal Museum and
Museum Speelklok are just a few of the many extraordinary places to visit. On a nice day you can take
a walk in the Wilhelminapark, Lepelenburg park and
botanical gardens.
TRAVEL GROUP members are available every
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY from 1100 – 1300 hrs
in the FOYER of the SHAPE LIBRARY (Bldg 307).
Upcoming Trips: Spring, 2014
Creativa Craft Fair, Brussels
Thursday, March 13
Price: €25 (incl. Entrance)
Are you into Crafts? Then Creativa is for you!!!!Creativa is the fair for creative leisure. The fair has over
200 exhibitors displaying and selling everything you
need for scrapbooking, jewellery making, patchwork
quilting, card making, mosaics, cake decorating etc.,
etc. Come with us and stock up on supplies for your
existing crafts, or find ideas for new hobbies!
Polish Pottery Outlet & Utrecht
Thursday, March 21
Price: €35
Isn’t it about time that you started your collection of
Polish Pottery? Or added to it? Come with us to the
Polish Pottery outlet at Nijkerk and stock up! We
will spend a couple of hours at the outlet, and then
we will continue to Utrecht – a lively city built around
the Dom Tower, which you can see from any point
in the city, so there is no way you can get lost in the
attractive, car-free city centre. Utrecht boasts beautiful canals with extraordinary wharf cellars housing
cafés and terraces by the water. Besides the Dom
Tower, Utrecht has many other monuments that
each contribute to the special atmosphere in this
centuries-old university town. There are a variety
of shops lining the canals and streets and the city
centre is small enough to explore on foot, but you
may need to visit again to see all the art and culture
Nivelles & St. Feuillien
Tuesday, March 25
Price: €30
A day discovering Belgium! Come and see the
grandiose Romanesque St. Gertrude’s Collegiate
Church in Nivelles, Belgium! Our English-speaking
guide will help us explore this church built in the 11th
century (founded as an Abbey in 645) and restored
in the 18th century. During our visit we will see the
church, crypt, archaeological basement and Imperial
Room. Afterwards, you’ll have about an hour for
lunch in Nivelles before we get back on the bus to
our next destination: the St. Feuillien Brewery. Here,
we’ll learn how this Belgian brewery makes natural
top-fermenting beers without additives. At the end
of our tour you can enjoy sampling two of Belgium’s
finest beers.
Champagne in Epernay
Thursday, April 24
Price: €50 (includes 4 flutes bubbly!)
This trip will sell out fast as there are only 37 seats
available.
Come join us for a trip into Epernay, the Champagne
Capital of France. Epernay is best known as the
principal “entrepôt” for champagne wines, which
are bottled and kept in large cellars tucked into the
chalk rock on which the town is built. Here we will
taste some of the finest champagne Epernay has
to offer. Upon arrival on Avenue de Champagne in
Epernay, we will explore the legendary cellars at the
Champagne House of Moet & Chandon, followed
by a tasting where we will savour a glass of their
champagne. Before heading to the next champagne
house, we will have time to have lunch in town. After
lunch, we will meet back up for our final stop, the
Champagne House of Collard-Picard. Here we will
partake in a tour of the cellars and a tasting session
of three of their champagnes, which is valued at over
100 Euros. You will not want to miss this champagne
experience!
Keukenhof & The Hague,
NL
Tuesday, April 29
Price: €50
Come smell the flowers. Join
us at the Keukenhof to view the
gardens of tulips and hundreds
of other flowers. You will have
three hours to visit. Here you
can rent a bike, enjoy a guided
boat tour, or simply walk around
the beautiful gardens. *After a
beautiful morning visiting the
gardens, we will travel to the
vibrant city of The Hague (Den
Haag). Take a tour of the Binnehoff (the seat of government)
shop for antiques, or explore
the historic section. While the
Mauritshuis is closed for refurbishing, their signature collections are being housed in the
Gemeetemuseum.*
*additional fees may apply for
bike rentals and boat tours at
the Keukenhof as well as entrances to the above noted sites
in the Hague.
Strasbourg, France
Thursday, May 8
Price: €55
Come travel with us to the beau-
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tiful city of Strasbourg. With its monumental cathedral
featuring carvings as delicate as any piece of lacework, Strasbourg is one of Europe’s most attractive
cities. Thanks to the richness and sheer density of
its heritage sites, the entire town centre has been
listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Strasbourg is
definitely well worth a visit, to discover its history, its
cuisine and its unique atmosphere. Visit one of its
many museums or take a boat trip that glides along
the storybook canals of Petite France.
Versailles Palace & Gardens
Thursday, May 22
Price: €50adults; €35 under age 26 w/Eur. ID
The Palace of Versailles, once residence of French
Royalty, is now a world famous Chateau included
in UNESCO’s World Heritage List for the past 30
years. It is one of the most beautiful achievements of
French art and architecture. SHAPE Travel Group’s
visit to this beautiful palace and gardens is not to be
missed. Our self-guided tour will begin in the gardens
where the visitor makes his way past stunning topiary,
fountains and mazes. We then visit the chateau to
admire its wonderful interior including the famous
Hall of Mirrors. For lunch our group can either eat
in the picnic areas adjacent to the gardens or dine
at the Café d’Orléons which provides ready-made
meals and a take-away menu. In the afternoon we
will then enter the private estate and hamlet of King
Louis XVI’s wife, Queen Marie Antoinette.
We plan a full day at the Chateau de Versailles and
with so much to see and do the day will pass very
quickly.
Tongeren & the Antiques Market
Sunday, June 1
Price: €25
Tongeren, the oldest town in Belgium, was founded
in 15 BC as a base and supply station for the Roman troops in the Rhine region. Tongeren is a town
where history still lives and breathes, but it is also a
town with a young, dynamic heart. Today, Tongeren
is best known for antiques! Every Sunday morning, the biggest antiques and collectibles market
of the Benelux takes place on the cattle market in
Tongeren. Over 30 years old now, it attracts many
international visitors from countries like the Netherlands, Germany and France. On the first Sunday of
the month, about forty antique shops are also open
as well as the regular 350 stallholders where they
expose their best merchandise. We have to be there
early because there is a better chance that you can
buy nostalgic valuable objects for a good price. The
market begins at 6am so we will depart in time to get
us there at the start. Come join us and bring back
a piece of Europe with you! You can take anything
back that fits in the bus!
Fontainebleau Palace
Thursday, June 5
Price: €65
The Château Vaux le Vicomte was a small castle bought by Nicolas Fouquet, financial advisor
to King Louis XIV, in 1641 and transformed into
a masterpiece by uniting 3 different crafts. It was
abandoned for about 30 years and in disrepair until
1875 when Mr Alfred Sommier bought and restored
it. His descendants continue this effort.The Château
de Fontainebleau can proudly claim to have been a
sovereign residence for eight centuries. Capétiens,
Valois, Bourbons, Bonaparte and Orléans, all members of French ruling dynasties, have lived within
these walls. This sprawling palace is a veritable
showcase of French architecture from the 12th to
the 19th century. Trip price includes entry to both
palaces: Vicomte at 1100 and Fountainbleau at 1400
plus quided tour of Vicomte and coach.
The SHAPE TRAVEL GROUP is a NON-PROFIT activity run entirely by
international VOLUNTEERS for SHAPE and NATO ID cardholders and their
guests. Contact: Kristi 0486/56.53.71 Shape Travel Group
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Ongoing SHAPE Activities
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.
[email protected]
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
Ladies meet for fellowship, worship and Bible study at SHAPE
Chapel.
Monday evenings 1800-2000 hrs and Tuesday mornings
0930-1130 hrs. Free childcare provided.
Contact: Melanie Taylor: [email protected]
Every Tuesday
SHAPE Bridge Club
Informal and duplicate bridge sessions in the SHAPE Club.
Contact: Attila Balla 0476.53.71.01
Every 2nd or 3rd Tuesday
SHAPE Flower & Garden Club
1300 hrs - SHAPE Events Centre.
Contact: Christine Menier 065/72.43.29
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Ladies Badminton
All standards and nationalities welcome...
0915-1045 hrs
Main Gymnasium. Contact: Rocio Rubio, email:
[email protected]
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: [email protected] or visit http://
sites.google.com/site/shapetoastmasters
Every Tuesday
Alcoholics Anonymous
SHAPE Group of Alcoholics Anonymous
(English Speaking Meeting) has changed
locations. Tuesday evenings from 19002000 hours. We will meet at the International Baptist Church, Chemin Du Prince, 284;
7050 Jurbise We will meet in the Boanerges
Room, just off the entrance foyer. If you think
you have a problem with alcohol or know
someone who does, you are welcome to join
our weekly meeting. For more information or
help with a drinking problem, please 0470470-790.
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: [email protected]
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. Contact Joel Heredia at [email protected] 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
Everyone welcome.
For run details contact: Christine Handal,
Tel: Mobile 0491 961156
Every Sunday
International Group of Motorcycle Riders
Riders meet every Sunday at 1000 hrs at the Pizza Bowl to
start group rides in the local area. All types of motorcycles are
welcome. Contact: Ken, email: [email protected]
Monthly
SHAPE International Women’s Club (SIWC)
All women of the SHAPE community are invited to attend.
Contact: [email protected]
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
Every day except Saturday
New Yoga Classes
Held in the fitness at the SHAPE Main gym above the pool.
Monday & Friday: All levels - 1030 - 1200 hrs
Wednesday: Beginner Yoga - 0915 - 1045 hrs
Tuesday & Thursday: All levels - 1900 - 2030 hrs
Sunday: All levels - 1300 - 1430 hrs
Individual classes are €5. Discounted rate for multiple classes.
Punch cards available at the Main gym. Contact: Natalie,
([email protected]) or
Jutta, ([email protected])
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LOST & FOUND
Found MTB at soccer field on 09 Feb 2014.
Ask for return: 065/ 44 3691
FOR HIRE
Cleaning lady is looking for a job. English spoken,
Also if you are moving or leaving SHAPE. Call Christine: 0495/77.50.85
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Dog sitting. English spoken. Daily in our home
while you are away. Call Christine: 0495/77.50.85
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MISCELLANOUS
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 [email protected] or www.ijc.be for more
information.
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) 487354572
Self-help support group: phobias, anxiety, abuse,
depression or just the need to talk. Phone
069/77.45.93 and we will work at it together.
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)
SERVICES
Kanayev Garage Mechanical work, brake jobs, replace tire, oil & all filters, engine jobs.
Rue du Moulin 50A
7300 Boussu Tel: 065/57.01.64
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Gary’s Garage
In front of S.H.A.P.E. (193c, Rue Grande) will take
your car through C.T., do tune-ups, minor overhauls,
brake jobs, replace mufflers, clutches, etc...
We buy and sell used cars (all makes and models).
Stop by and see us or call (065)72 82 27
Hours: 8.30 AM - 2 PM Monday through Wednesday
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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: [email protected]
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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)
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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
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PCB AUTOMOBILES
065/64.49.00
[email protected]
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
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Emergency
Telephone
Numbers
Emergency number for
Shapians
065/44.3333
For any emergency
throughout Europe
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SHAPE Community Life 5 March 2014