To stay up to date with all things Five Points, download our member app and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & LinkedIn! | | Members’ Bracket Challenge Returns | | | | |
Our Members’ March Madness Bracket Challenge is coming back!
Details, dates, and pickup information will be announced soon.
Stay tuned...
| | Heads Up, Dance season is right around the corner! | | With that comes some lively weekends around the facility. Be sure to watch for parking notices and plan accordingly on those high-traffic days. We will do our best to communicate timing details as clearly as possible. | | MARCH is National Nutrition Month! | | |
And we’re focusing on fueling our bodies and feeding our community all month long.
March 1-31, join Five Points Washington in celebrating National Nutrition Month! Our Health & Nutrition Coach is launching a month-long digital series designed to provide you with practical, delicious, and nutrient-dense meal ideas to power your health journey. Each week, we will post a new cooking video and printable recipe to our Facebook page, complete with nutritional information.
| | Kids Clubhouse, Youth Fitness & Programming | | Youth Summer Camps at Five Points are Coming Back! | | | | |
Youth Summer Camps at Five Points Washington will be announced soon. From sports and strength training to active games and skill-building, our camps are designed to keep kids moving, learning, and having fun all summer long.
Keep an eye out for the official announcement and registration details coming soon!
| | Community Gallery Wall...Featured Artists | | Community Gallery Wall: Featured Artist | | | | |
Crystal Potthoff- “Breaking Free”
Exhibition: March 2 – April 12
Artist Reception: March 8 | 2–3:30 PM
Experience the meditative art of pysanky taken to a whole new level. This vibrant exhibit celebrates tradition, detail, and the beauty of transformation.
Come see the intricate designs, bold colors, and stories told through every piece. Art has a way of connecting us — and this one truly speaks.
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We’re excited to announce the first Five Points Washington Community Art Fair, happening June 20, 2026 in Washington, IL!
This one-day outdoor art fair will coincide with the Paint the Path fundraiser for the Washington Bridge Education Foundation, creating a community-wide celebration of the arts.
The official event page is coming soon, but early artist registration is now OPEN:
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Community Gallery Wall: Call for Artists | |
Our Community Gallery Wall is a place where local creativity shines and we want your work to be part of it!
Five Points Washington is proud to celebrate local creativity through our Community Gallery Wall, located in the main corridor outside the Caterpillar Performing Arts Center. This rotating gallery space highlights the incredible talent of artists from Washington and surrounding communities. We’re currently accepting submissions for upcoming exhibition slots! If you’re a painter, photographer, sculptor, or mixed media artist, we invite you to share your work with our community.
Exhibit Details:
- Open to artists of all experience levels
- Artwork may include photography, painting, mixed media, or other wall-hangable pieces
- Exhibitions typically run for 6–8 weeks
- No entry fee to apply
| | Questions? Email us at NikkiW@fivepointswashington.org or call (309)444-8222. | | | | | Seniors...Join Us Online! | |
Did you know?
The Five Points Washington Senior Room is more than a room, it’s a place where friendships grow, activities inspire and the community comes together…both in person and ONLINE! | |
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Memory Makers Café is coming to Five Points Washington — a warm, supportive space for individuals living with memory loss and those who care for them.
Senior Miller Room
Second Monday of every month
1–3 p.m. | Beginning March 9
We’d love to see you there!
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2026 has brought many new faces into the Group Fitness Studios, which we LOVE!
In February we ran a fun check-in challenge and as we look forward to April there will be April Madness coming soon!
If you were looking to try a mat Pilates class, please join me on Friday nights at 5 PM in Studio 1. 45 minutes of Pilates backed by the Les Mills science that will leave you feeling strong, uplifted, and calm.
As always, if you have any questions about Group Fitness, please reach out to me at any time. We look forward to seeing you in classes soon! - Leslie
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Come and learn how to play Pickleball with Joyce Hughes. Pickleball is a lively racket game for all ages and abilities. Five Points offers hands-on training for both beginners and intermediate Pickleball players. Each class will teach proper grip, how to keep score, rules of the game, stroke, serve and etiquette.
Adult Intermediate Class: requires prior knowledge of the game, keeping score and different strokes. This class will work on strategy and court positions. Drills and match play will also be introduced.
Class Schedule:
April 2 – 23 (Thursdays)
3-4 p.m. | Beginner
4-5 p.m.| Intermediate
April 7 – 28 (Tuesdays)
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Beginner
12:30-1:30 p.m.| Intermediate
Fee:
Adult Beginner class:
$80 Members | $100 Non-Members
Adult Intermediate class:
$120 Members |$140 Non-Members
Register at the Five Points front desk, online or over the phone.
| | National Nutrition Month Smoothie Spotlight | | |
This breakfast smoothie is not your typical fruit-heavy blend that sends blood sugar on a rollercoaster.
What makes it different:
• Fiber from seeds + vegetables helps slow digestion, supports a healthy gut, and keeps blood sugar more stable
• Protein powder turns this into a complete meal that supports muscle building and recovery
• Healthy fats help you stay full and satisfied all the way to lunch
Balanced. Nourishing. Simple. Exactly what real-life nutrition should look like!
| | More Value with Your Membership | | | | |
Watch your child grow and gain new skills in the pool with our amazing swim instructors this fall. Swim lessons are the best way for your kids to learn about water safety and feel comfortable in the water.
Spots fill quickly! Head to our website to learn more about our program, submit a request or to meet our instructors.
| Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager, Rachele Mullen: rachelem@fivepointswashington.org | |
| Lifeguard Classes – Now Enrolling for APRIL | | |
Heartland Festival Orchestra-French Impressions
Saturday, March 21, 2026
7:30 PM 9:30 PM
Immerse yourself in the vivid artistry of French Impressions, a concert that captures the elegance, wit, and imagination of France’s greatest musical voices. Featuring phenomenal rising star Guest Artist Anila Aliu, Piano. Join us for an unforgettable night where each note evokes light, movement, and unmistakable French flair.
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Katy Nichole, Cade Thompson: Honest Conversations Tour
April 25, 2026
7p.m.
The Honest Conversations Tour isn’t about pretending you have it all together – it’s about showing up as you are. Katy Nichole brings songs like her breakout anthem, “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” to the deeply personal, “God Is In This Story”… she turns real-life moments into something you can actually sing out loud. It’s a night that feels honest, unfiltered, and surprisingly fun. You’ll leave texting your friends about that song that got you… This is what it sounds like when faith meets real life.
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Martin Media Presents:
Michael W. Smith Kingdom Come
May 14, 2026
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of wonderful and powerful music by Michael W. Smith. Artist and worship leader, Michael W. Smith, is coming to Washington, IL for his KINGDOM COME, Worship Nights tour on May 14, 2026. Smith is one of the biggest names in all of Christian and Worship music and is excited to bring this all new night of worship and hits as only he can. Whether you are a long-time fan of his music or brand new you will be moved by the intentionality and beauty of this night of music and worship.
Ticket Information:
Floor Seating: $85 | Balcony Seating: $75
Door will open an hour before the show begins, concessions and merch will be available.
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David Phelps “Speak of Love” Tour
July 11, 2026
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Commemorating David Phelps’ new album, Speak Of Love, join us for the Speak Of Love Tour. Featuring songs from the new project and classics that you’ve grown to love, this twenty-stop tour is sure to be a favorite for the whole family.
Don’t miss this thrilling night of soulful music as we celebrate kindness and joy and Speak Of Love.
Ticket Information:
Balcony Seating: $35 | Floor Seating: $50 | Premier Floor Seating: $65
Door will open an hour before the show begins, concessions and merch will be available.
| | Together, we make a difference | Generational Impact Fund | | The Generational Impact Circle are the leading annual donors of Five Points Washington. They give annually to support our vision and dedication to be a community for well-being for generations to come. Your commitment to the Generational Impact Circle represents an investment in fostering wellness, performing arts, celebration and strengthening connections within our community. | | | | Help Make a Lasting Impact
The Generational Impact Fund supports the programs, spaces, and experiences that bring our community together at Five Points Washington.
Join us in shaping the future! | | | | |
