WAWM Recreation & Community Services
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Happy November from all of us at the
WAWM RCS Department!
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COMING SOON!
2024 WINTER/SPRING ACTIVITY GUIDE
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The WAWM RCS Department is excited to announce that the 2024 Winter/Spring Activity Guide will be posted on our website on Monday, November 13 and will start getting mailed to all West Allis - West Milwaukee residents around then, too! Take a look at all the programs that we will be offering to help our community (and non-resident friends) stay fit, having fun, trying new things, meeting new people and to help fight the cold winter weather blues! Resident registration begins on Monday, November 27 at 8am and non-resident registration opens at 8am on Monday, December 11.
Remember, there are 5 easy ways to register for your classes and activities:
• Online • Phone-In with Credit/Debit Card • In-Person
• Mail-In • 24 Hour Drop Box
Looking for some answers to frequently asked questions about your online account, registering for classes and more?! Click here!
We look forward to seeing you at class in the upcoming winter/spring session and remember, there are “snow” bad days when you spring into Rec programs!
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UPCOMING NON SCHOOL DAY CAMPS | |
The WAWM RCS Department hosts our Non-School Day Camp for 4k-5th grade on most days school is not in session. For more information, please visit us at wawmrec.com. Questions? Give us a call at 414-604-4900. | |
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The West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Services Department is hosting the first-ever Warm Hearts, Full Plates community event on November 18th at the Recreation Center, located at 2450 S. 68th Street. The event aims to provide resources for families in the district who cannot afford a winter coat or a Thanksgiving dinner. With the help of community sponsors, Rupena's Fine Foods & KhalsaAid USA, the department hopes to raise $3,000 to purchase turkeys for 30 families. Families will be referred to the program by their school, and the event is invite-only.
For questions, more information about this event, or to donate, contact Program Manager Bobby Foreman at 414-604-4968 or foremanr@wawmsd.org.
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SAVE YOUR BAGS!
NEXTREX RECYCLING CHALLENGE
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Our awesome friends at the WAWM RCS Recreational Adult Day Program - RAD have entered the NexTrex Recycling Challenge, and they need YOUR help!
NexTrex is a grassroots movement that aims at establishing recycling outlets for consumer collection beyond traditional grocery store drop-off by removing hurdles that prevent the organic growth of local plastic bag/film recycling initiatives. Our RAD team is determined to collect at least 1,000 lbs. of plastic film in 12 months. And if they succeed, they'll earn a beautiful bench to be placed in our garden right here at the Recreation Center. How cool is that?!
So, what can you do to help? It's simple! Start gathering your plastic bags, bubble wrap, dry cleaning bags, newspaper bags, and any other plastic film you can find. Please make sure that it's clean, dry, and free of food residue to be accepted. Together, we can make a huge impact on our environment and create a more sustainable future. For more information on what can be recycled, please visit https://nextrex.com/view/educate.
We're excited to be part of this effort and hope you'll join us in making a positive impact on our environment. Thanks for your support!
ITEMS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT:
Recreation Center - 2450 S. 68th St.
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Do you, or someone you know, have a special interest, talent, or experience leading group activities? We need your help! WAWM RCS Recreational Adult Day Program - RAD is looking to grow its pool of instructors for classes on a one-time or continuous basis. Classes could range from fitness, dance, art, special interest classes, and more!
"RAD," or Recreational Adult Day, is a program for adults with disabilities hosted here out of the WAWM Recreation Center. The program runs Monday-Friday from 9-3 p.m.
If you are interested or have a "RAD" idea to send,
please contact radrcs@wawmsd.org.
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Stop by Café RAD, located inside the Recreation Center - 2450 S. 68th St. on Mondays & Wednesdays this NOVEMBER. Our Recreational Adult Day Program (RAD) manages Café RAD, which helps provide them with real-world experiences. They'll learn math and communication skills, manage money and supplies, and teamwork. Café RAD is made possible through the support of our community.
So stop by to enjoy a cup of coffee (hot or iced), a bottle of water or a delicious treat from Aggie's Bakery and help support Café RAD!
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ADAPTIVE:
SCIENCE & LIFE SKILLS
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Let’s explore science and how it is around us in our everyday lives! We will work on our life skills while having fun with different science experiments, recipes and more! | |
There’s nothing quite like watching an exciting blockbuster movie with your friends! Meet us at Marcus Ridge Cinema to enjoy a night out. We will let you know which movie we will be watching the week before the outing. Please bring additional money for concessions. |
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Join us as we make an art project of our own from start to finish. We will have beverages to enjoy during class and will get to work alongside our friends. | |
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YOUTH THEATER:
INTO THE WOODS
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“Be careful what you wish for” seems to be the ongoing theme in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired musical, Into the Woods. The story follows The Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to go to the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give some milk. When the Baker and his wife are visited by the neighborhood witch, who reveals to them that she placed a curse on their family, the two set off on a journey into the woods to reverse the curse. The community must come together to save each other and their kingdom, but sacrifices must be made.
2023 PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
DATES: November 10th-11th & November 17th-19th.
LOCATION: Nathan Hale High School -
11601 W. Lincoln Ave.
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SPECIAL EVENT:
NOON YEARS EVE
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HAPPY NOON YEARS! Are you looking for something fun and family-friendly to do on New Year's Eve? Well, we've got the perfect event for you and your family! Join us for Noon Years Eve on Sunday, December 31st, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. We'll have a ton of fun activities that the whole family can enjoy together, and to top it off, we'll have a balloon drop at noon! It'll be just like ringing in the New Year at midnight, but without having to stay up so late!
Let's celebrate Noon Years together!
DATE: Sunday, December 31st
TIME: 10:30am-12:30pm
LOCATION: Recreation Center - 2450 S 68th St.
FEE: $20 RES/$30 NR - per family of 4
*$5 per additional child/adult
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YOUTH SPORTS:
BASKETBALL
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4K-1ST GRADE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY DECEMBER 21ST AT 5PM | | |
2ND-8TH GRADE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MONDAY NOVEMBER 20TH AT 5PM. | |
55+ YOUNG AT HEART:
SENIORS A-GO-GO!
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SHOPPING IN CEDARBURG
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7TH
9:30AM-4PM
Get into the holiday spirit by visiting the gorgeous town of Cedarburg, where the air is filled with Christmas cheer! This charming destination becomes even more magical during the festive season, earning its reputation as one of the best holiday shopping towns in the Midwest. Don't miss out on the chance to indulge in some retail therapy and treat yourself to a delicious lunch (on your own). Come join us for a day filled with shopping, laughter, and holiday cheer!
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MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - HOILDAY POPS CONCERT
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH
6:30-10:30PM
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is among the finest orchestras in the nation. In January 2021, the MSO completed a years-long project to restore and renovate a former movie palace in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. In December, Byron Stripling returns to the Bradley Symphony Center for the MSO’s cherished tradition of holiday cheer! Featuring special guests in a program of audience-favorite classics, carols, and sing-alongs, this is a musical jubilee of the season you won’t want to miss!
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