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BAUMHOLDER, Germany – The Rheinlander Community Club on Smith Barracks transformed into a ballroom on Feb. 22 as U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Child and Youth Services (CYS) hosted its first Bows and Bowties Ball.
The event, which saw parents and children ages 6 weeks to 5th grade dressed in their finest attire, brought together families of Soldiers and Army Civilians from across USAG Rheinland-Pfalz for an evening of Hollywood-themed fun.
Twirling on the dance floor and sharing sweet treats, children and their parents and guardians created a night to remember filled with music and laughter.
“Sharing our first dance together was a moment I'll cherish forever,” said Ashley Capers, Baumholder Child Development Center administrative support assistant. “Watching my son light up on the dance floor filled my heart with joy and gratitude. It was a beautiful reminder of the bond we share and the memories we're creating together.”
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’s Outreach Services Director Jennifer Jones said she enjoyed organizing this event with the CYS team.
"Seeing the smiles on the faces of the children and parents was truly rewarding,” she said. “We're eager to continue creating opportunities like this for families to connect with each other, build relationships, and make lasting memories."
The Bows and Bowties Ball was met with appreciation from many parents.
“We are so grateful we got to attend this family dance as a family,” said Brian Choi, who attended with his wife Mariko and their daughter. “Our little girl was so excited that she was picking out her outfit weeks in advance and even coordinated mine - I can’t remember how many shirts and ties I had to try on to get her approval!”
The Baumholder CYS program is run by USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (DFMWR) and provides programs and services for children of eligible military and civilian families.
By hosting these types of events, DFMWR aims to support the overall readiness of Soldiers by providing programs and services that strengthen families, reduce stress, and build a supportive community. Events like the Bows and Bowties Ball directly contribute to this goal by encouraging strong family bonds and boosting morale, while enabling resilience for a globally-responsive Army.
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz advances the Department of Defense’s mission to achieve peace through strength as we serve, support and secure the total force community, enabling power projection for the European Theater.
| Date Taken: | 04.01.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 04.01.2025 09:43 |
| Story ID: | 494206 |
| Location: | BAUMHOLDER, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, DE |
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