Update from The W 10.16.14
Hot tub closed 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The hot tub will be closed today, Oct. 16, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., for
routine cleaning. All other pool areas will be open during
regularly available times.
Community Day is this weekend
Tell your friends — The W is offering a FREE Community Day "There's a place for you at The
W"
Saturday, Oct. 18, 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Visitors will have access to
our facilities and can try our classes. In addition, Wartburg
Hours
College will celebrate its Homecoming this weekend. Our
members are invited to attend everything from the parade to The W Hours:
Mon.-Thurs. 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
the Renaissance Faire to the football game. However, if you
Fri. 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
are just coming to use The W, please remember that the area Sat. 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (11 a.m.
will be busy and plan accordingly.
Fitness Area only)
Defend yourself
Our Self-Defense for Girls and Women program teaches
participants awareness, assertiveness, safety strategies, and
techniques to protect vulnerable areas of the body. The next
session will be Mondays, Oct. 20 and 27, 7-9 p.m. Additional
information is available online.
Give our Men's Basketball League a shot
Regular-season play begins Wednesday, Oct. 29, and will be
followed by a seeded tournament. This league fills up fast, so
register before the Friday, Oct. 24 deadline to guarantee your
spot. The cost is $120 per team.
Be a better babysitter
Participants will learn to perform basic child care skills, how to
handle bedtime and discipline issues, and how to care for
common injuries and emergencies. The next class for kids 11 and
older is Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Additional
information is available online.
Pool Hours:
Mon.-Thur. 5:45-7:45 a.m.
(vortex and lap swim only)
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
(vortex and lap swim only)
4-8 p.m. (open swim)
Friday 5:45-7:45 a.m. (vortex and
lap swim only)
11 a.m.-1 p.m. (vortex and lap
swim only)
4-7 p.m. (open swim)
Saturday 7:30-9 a.m.
(vortex and lap swim only)
11 a.m.-5 p.m. (open swim)
Sunday 2-6 p.m. (open swim)
Climbing Wall Hours
Mon.-Fri. 5-8 p.m.
Sat.-Sun. 1-6 p.m.
Child Care Hours:
Mon.-Fri.
8:30-11 a.m.
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Fun Zone at The W begins Oct. 29
The W will pull out bicycles, scooters, a bounce house, hula
hoops, and lots more when Fun Zone opens Wednesday, Oct. 29,
9-11 a.m., in the field house. The fun continues every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday through March 27 for kids 6 and under.
Fun Zone is free for members and $1 for guests. Parent
supervision is required.
Limited swim lessons spaces still available
The next round of Tuesday/Thursday swim lessons begins
Tuesday, Oct. 28, and limited spaces are available. Additional
information is available online.
Senior Appreciation Day
The W welcomes all senior community members to the facility
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 8-10:30 a.m., for free coffee and
community. Staff will offer short presentations on senior wellness
at 8:30 and 9:15 a.m. We hope to see you here!
Still time to register for the Zombie Run
The second annual Wartburg Zombie 5K Run will take you
through a zombie-infested forest Saturday, Nov. 1, 8 p.m., at the
Boy Scouts' Camp Ingawanis. Runners will wear lifebelts as they
dodge dozens of the undead and overcome manmade obstacles
while being pushed to a personal best. Cost is $25 per runner.
Registration is available online.
Swim Club started
Swim Club practice will occupy the first two pool lanes Mondays
and Wednesdays, 3:45-6:45 p.m., through Dec. 13. One lane will
remain open for lap swimmers. An additional lane may be added,
as needed.
New specialty classes starting soon
A full schedule of specialty classes start in the coming weeks.
Visit The W online for more information about:
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Barre Blend with TRX (Oct. 20-Nov. 19)
Barre Blend (Oct. 21-Nov. 20)
TRX Cycle (Oct. 21-Nov.20)
TRX Gold (Oct. 21-Nov. 20)
Zumba (Oct. 21-Nov. 20)
TRX Fit Fusion (Oct. 27-Dec. 5)
Zesty Orange Hours:
Mon.-Fri.:
7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Sat.: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sun.: 12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
W Welcome Desk: 319-352-8311