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Please note: Access to MWA offerings is reserved for U.S. and NATO ID card holders and authorized JFC Brunssum personnel.

Discover exciting activities, special events, and community programs — and join us in building a vibrant, resilient community together!

LATEST UPDATES:



JFCBS LATEST UPDATES:

 All MWA facilities will be closed on June 9th in observance of NATO holiday. Spin bikes will not be available on June 5th at the JFC Fitness Centre.

 

FREE ICE CREAM FOR ALL JFCBS PERSONNEL! Enjoy one free ice cream with two scoops on June 26th between 13:00 and 15:00 in the Leeuwarden parking lot.

 

The International Housing Office will be closed May 29th through June 10th. Please schedule to see their team for any concerns or resources before then.

JFCBS MORALE & WELFARE ACTIVITIES:


  Alliance Theatre

Visit www.jfcbrunssum.com/community/theatre/  to view movie schedules, trailers, and RSVP, letting us know if you will be joining us for the movie!  Movie show times not meeting the minimum RSVPs 6-days before the show time are subject to cancellations.

 

KING OF KINGS - Rated PG (cancelled)

Friday, May 2 at 18:00

Saturday, May 17 at 18:00

 

THE ACCOUNTANT 2 - Rated R (cancelled)

Saturday, May 3 at 18:00

SNEAKS - Rated PG (cancelled)

Friday, May 9 at 18:00

Saturday, May 24 at 18:00

 

DROP - Rated PG-13 (cancelled)

Saturday, May 10 at 18:00

THE AMATEUR - Rated PG-13 (cancelled)

Friday, May 16 at 18:00

THUNDERBOLTS - Rated PG-13

Friday, May 23 at 18:00

 

Swimming Pool

 

Sign your child up for swim lessons! AquaZuyd offers child swim lessons starting at the age of 4. Kids are able to graduate with their A, B, or C level swim proficiency. Lessons are held at the JFC swimming pool. To find out more, visit their website here.

 

Art & Craft Center

Retirement & Farewell Gifts:

Did you secure your teammates retirement gift or farewell plaque? Stop by the Art & Craft Center and choose from multiple gift ideas including engravings, plaques, and framing.

 

Open Studio Thursdays

Come flex your creative muscles! Every Thursday from 1000 – 1300.The studio will be open for you to explore various creative activities. We are currently focusing on clay activities with our skilled ceramic instructor.

 

Upcoming Classes:

 Registration for classes is in the online booking portal at jfcbrunssum.com or email jfcframeshop@jfcbs.nato.int

 

o Stained Glass Open Studio – June 2nd, 17:30 – 20:00

If you’ve completed the introductory course, come and practice your skills! An instructor will be there to help as needed.

€20 per person. Open to ages +16 years. Must have 5 participants to run.

 

o Paint & Sip – June 2nd, 18:30 - 20:30

Theme: Mediterranean Cafe. Guided painting suitable for all skill levels.

€25 per canvas. Open to ages +12 years.

 

o Introduction to Stained Glass Open Studio – June 11th, 18:15 – 20:45

Learn the basics of Tiffany style stained glass! Take home your piece after the workshop and have access to the “Open Studios” on Monday evenings or Thursday mornings to continue practicing.

€38 per person. Open to ages +16 years. Must have 5 participants to run.

 

o Ceramic Bell Workshop – June 18th, 18:30 – 20:00

Create your own ceramic bell with expert instructions! Build your bell, glaze it, and pick it up in 2.5 weeks once it’s been fired in the kiln.

€18 per person. Suitable for all ages!

*Classes not meeting minimum registrations by identified date(s) are subject to cancellation.

JFC Library

SUMMER READING PROGRAM IS STARTING!

Starting June 1st, log as many reading minutes as possible through August. Log your minutes online and earn badges – each badge gives you an entry into the grand prize raffle! Here’s how you can get started:

 

O Create an account at brunssumlibrary.beanstack.org

O Log your minutes, including books, audiobooks, and reading to your kids (any language counts!)

 

This is free and open to both US and NATO ID holders. The JFC Library will be hosting events through the summer with a big kick off party on June 21st from 13:00 – 16:00! See the entire flyer on our website or social media.

 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

SnowWorld’s Adventure and Summer Camps are open for booking with a NATO discount! Enter the code NATO295 at checkout for automatic savings. To view all of the camps, view them here!

 

NATO personnel can take advantage of community discounts with a variety of new offerings!

 

To see all of our community resources and discounts, view them on our website here.


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AROUND THE TRI-BORDER


US Army Garrison Benelux

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The HUB

  • Movie Matinee
    • Every 3rd Saturday of the month @ 1300, stop by for a free movie!


SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR NATO PERSONNEL