Happy 2015 from the Warner Park Community Recreation Center
(WPCRC). Winter is a great time to renew your commitment to get fit or learn something new. We have classes and programs for all ages at the WPCRC. As we welcome the New Year, I want to share some upcoming programs and activities.

I invite everyone to the inaugural “Bowls for Hunger” event March 14. Volunteers and artists from all over Madison have created one-of-a-kind pottery soup bowls. Similar to the Milwaukee Empty Bowl or the Souper Bowl at Madison West High, Bowls for Hunger will sell meals and a commemorative bowl as a fundraiser. Money raised at the event will be donated to the FEED Kitchens, located here on the Northside. Details will be available as the event date comes closer, so watch for information on times, entertainment and menu.

Warner Family Fun Nights on Feb. 13 and March 13 will help ward off the winter blues. We will have pottery and art projects, family fitness classes like Zumba and Hula Hoop, bouncy houses and more. March 13 is Beach Party Family Fun Night. We will show a beach-themed movie with popcorn, host a beach-themed dance, and have lots of fun dreaming of sunshine and warm temperatures.

Start the New Year right by hitting the gym and becoming a fitness center member. We have state-of-the-art machines and equipment, flexible and affordable memberships and plans, as well as opportunities for youth to use the area. We recently made a few changes to policies. If you buy a 20-visit pass, it no longer expires in 90 days; it is good for one year from the date of purchase. We also expanded free exercise hours at the fitness center and changed the policies on youth members.

As we look forward to 2015, don’t forget to visit the WPCRC. Let us know if there are things you think we could be doing to better serve the Northside. We look forward to seeing you at Warner Park, where everyone is welcome.