Posted January 6, 2025
Plymouth School District Community Education & Recreation is offering at least 34 ways – more than half of its winter offerings! – to help you meet your healthy New Year’s goals!
Our new Fit Club offers accountability plus the opportunity to exercise up to six days a week – leveraging the most effective tools for regular exercise: accountability, variety, and group support!
You get a 3-month membership to the Community Fitness Center, plus access to land fitness classes (space permitting), as well as weekly group meetings, tips from the Wellness Coordinator, and a personalized fitness plan tailored to your goals.
We’re offering this $460 value for only $299! Register online via MyRec.
If you find yourself struggling to reach your goals, maybe looking at health and wellness from a wider lens can help you keep going! Learn how all aspects of our lives affect our health, get tools to help fill those gaps, and gain more focus and drive to keep going.
Class meets with instructor Kerri Wilson, CWP, CHC, from 6-7:30pm Wednesday Jan. 15 in the PHS Amphitheatre. Fee is $24 through Jan. 6, then $34. Register online via MyRec.
Community members can purchase memberships to the Fitness Center located on the south end of Plymouth High School. The facility features Matrix circuit training, cardio machines, and free weights. An adult staff member is available to explain how to use the equipment.
Hours:
Fees:
*Sign up for a year membership, then receive 10% off group fitness classes and/or Lap Swim!
Punch cards with 10 visits are available online or in the office for $40 each, and day passes can be purchased in the Fitness Center for $5 in cash.
Register online via MyRec for a Fitness Center membership.
Pickleball Open Play
Adults are invited to bring a paddle and join recreational play.
Details: 4:15-5:45pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Jan. 7-March 20 Parkview Gym
Fee: $76 (seniors* $60) through Jan. 6, then $86 ($70)
Register: online via MyRec
Beginner Pickleball
First 4 weeks will focus on learning technique and beginner play – enough to get you started! Then put your new skills to work in beginner open play.
Instructor: Jesse Frausto
Details: 2:30-4pm Saturdays Jan. 11-March 22 in Fairview Gym
Fee: $49 (seniors* $38) through Jan. 6, then $59 ($48)
Register: online via MyRec
Deep Water
This motivational class uses water resistance for a great workout. You must be comfortable in deep water. You can use noodles or cuffs.
Instructor: Beth
Details: 6-6:45pm Mondays & Wednesdays Jan 6-Mar 19 (except Feb 17 & 19)
Fee: $69 (seniors* $55) through Jan 6, then $79 ($65). Optional: $40 for water cuffs as a belt or on ankles
Register: online via MyRec
Water Walking
This self-paced, self-directed class in shallow water is perfect for those with limited mobility. Just walk at your own pace! Held at the same time as Deep Water, so help is nearby.
Details: 6-6:45pm Mondays & Wednesdays Jan 6-Mar 19 (except Feb 17 & 19)
Fee: $45 (seniors* $36) through Jan 6, then $55 ($46)
Register: online via MyRec
Lap Swim
Get regular exercise swimming laps in the Plymouth High School Pool!
-7-8pm Mondays & Wednesdays Jan 6-May 21 (except Feb 17 & 19; Mar 24 & 26)
Fee: $62 (seniors* $49) through Jan 6, then $72 ($59)
-7:30-8:30am Saturdays Jan 11-May 10 (except Feb 8 & 15; Mar 29; Apr 19)
Fee: $30 (seniors* $24) through Jan 6, then $40 ($34)
-5-5:45pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Feb 25-Apr 17 (except Mar 25 & 27) – NEW!
Fee: $30 (seniors* $24) through Feb 17, then $40 ($34)
-Unlimited: $70 (seniors* $56) through Jan 6, then $80 ($66)
Register: online via MyRec
30-Minute Essential Fitness
Experience a dynamic blend of strength and conditioning designed to elevate your fitness level, whether you're just starting out or an advanced athlete. In 30 minutes, combine bodyweight exercises with diverse accessory equipment to sculpt and tone your muscles, while boosting your metabolism and enhancing calorie burn throughout the day. Get ready for a full-body workout that challenges you and leaves you feeling stronger and more energized!
Instructor: Julie
Details: 5:30-6am Tuesdays & Thursdays Jan 7-Mar 20 (except Feb 20) in the PHS Studio
Fee: $53 (seniors* $42) through Jan 6, then $63 ($52)
Register: online via MyRec
Shine (trial) – NEW!
SHiNE is a dance fitness workout combining current hit music and choreo to help participants feel confident and strong. This high-cardio exercise combines jazz, ballet and hip hop moves with calisthenics in a HIIT format for a full-body workout. Come dance with us!
Instructor: Hailey Gomez
Details: 5:45-6:15pm Tuesdays Feb 18-Mar 18 in the PHS Studio
Trial fee: $15 through Feb 10, then $25
Register: online via MyRec
Total Body Training
Increase heart rate with low- to medium- impact intervals using weights, bosu balls, resistance bands, and stability balls, while strengthening the muscles of the core.
Instructor: Josette
Details: 4:30-5:30pm Mon & Wed Jan 6-Mar 19 in Horizon Gym
Fee: $90 (seniors* $72) through Jan 6, then $100 ($82) OR take any 11 classes for $49 ($38)
Register: online via MyRec
Gentle Yoga
A yoga class focusing on calming the mind and body. We slowly and mindfully move through poses, emphasizing breath and alignment, while building core muscle and relieving stress. Appropriate for all levels.
Instructor: Kim
Details: 4:15-5pm Thu Jan 9-Mar 20 (except Mar 6) Horizon Gym
Fee: $60 (seniors* $48) through Jan 6, then $70 ($58)
Register: online via MyRec
Vinyasa Yoga
An all-levels yoga class focusing on breath and movement. Challenge your body by toning muscle and building core strength through a sequence of poses. Some yoga experience is recommended, although modifications will be suggested. Please bring a mat if you have one.
Instructor: Kim
Details: 4:15-5pm Tuesdays Jan 7-Mar 18 in the Horizon Gym
Fee: $66 (seniors* $52) through Jan 6, then $76 ($62)
Register: online via MyRec
Sunrise Yoga – NEW!
End your week with an energizing and awakening class designed to wake up the mind and body in preparation for a beautiful day and weekend. Great for all levels. Please bring a mat if you have one.
Instructor: Tanya
Details: 5:30-6:15am Fridays Jan 10-Mar 21 in the PHS Studio
Fee: $44 (seniors* $35) through Jan 6, then $54 ($45)
Register: online via MyRec
Hormone Harmony: Low Tox Lifestyle for Hormonal Health - NEW
Dive into how the endocrine system and hormones are impacted by toxins and how you can begin to heal and support your body. Dr. Erika Owens, D.C., will cover lower-toxic living strategies, from everyday household products to personal care items, and how to transition to healthier alternatives. Participants will leave with actionable steps and resources to support their hormone health. Bonus: Includes a copy of Dr. Erika’s Hormone & Endocrine Health e-Book,
Instructor: Dr. Erika Owens, D.C.
Details: 6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Mar 5 in the PHS Library
Fee: $68 through Feb 24, then $78*
Register: online via MyRec
Detox Your Kitchen - NEW
Toxins are all around us, but have you ever taken a deep, dark look at your kitchen? Learn how to make your kitchen a healthier place to prepare your food. We’ll talk about different food storage, cooking gear, cleaning supplies, and even how to safely store food in the fridge/freezer/pantry.
Instructor: Kerri Wilson
Details: 6-7:30pm Wednesday Feb 5 in the PHS Library
Fee: $15 through Jan 27, then $25*
Register: online via MyRec
A homeowner's guide to reducing pollutants - NEW
Join us for a discussion outlining how you can protect land, air, and water quality in your yard and beyond. Learn about how the choices you make while shopping can either help or hurt the natural environment. Leave with a renewed sense of purpose as an environmental steward, and understand how to make a few changes that will create the most effective outcomes.
Instructor: Laura Grunwald, conservation specialist with Sheboygan County Planning & Conservation
Details: 6-7pm Wednesday Jan 29 in PHS Library
Fee: $15 through Jan 20, then $25*
Register: online via MyRec
Refuse To Be a Victim
This 2-night program teaches basic principles for crime prevention and personal safety. Ensure your own safety by having a personal strategy in place before you need it, and learn techniques & tactics to avoid becoming an easy victim.
Instructor: Darla Neargarth
Details: 6-8pm Mondays Jan 20 & 27 in the PHS Library
Fee: $40 (seniors* $32) through Jan 13, then $50 ($42)
Register: online via MyRec
Advanced Artisan Breads - NEW
Learn to make your own starter from scratch, working with pumpernickel flour to make a braided marble rye and creating "Art Bread" with sculptural designs on the top of bread.
Instructor: Kate Pearce, RN, Nutrition Specialist
Details: 6-8:30pm Thursday Jan 23 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $57 through Jan 13, then $67
Register: online via MyRec
Focaccia & Hearty Squash Bisque Experience
The term focaccia comes from the Latin “focus” – that is, “cooked on fire.” Learn the art of creating focaccia bread with three flavorings and sample results of the savory and the sweet. Meanwhile, stir up winter squash bisque/soup for a hearty cold weather meal. Step-by-step instructions and resources provided. Come hungry, leave satiated.
Instructor: Kate Pearce, RN, Nutrition Specialist
Details: 6-8:15pm Tuesday Jan 28 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $57 through Jan 20, then $67
Register: online via MyRec
Intro to Makeup - NEW
Those ages 15+ will learn the basics of how to apply makeup, including how to lift and brighten the skin's appearance and highlight your natural beauty! Learn what products to use, how to use them, and in what order to best use them. Leave class feeling confident and excited to show off your new makeup skills!
Instructor: Hailey Gomez
Details: 6:30-7:30pm Thursday Feb 6 in the PHS Studio
Fee: $30 through Jan 27, then $40
Register: online via MyRec
Freezer Meal Workshop
Spend an hour assembling 4 freezer meals to feed 4-6 people. Includes prepped veggies, spices, herbs, bags, recipes, etc. When you’re ready to eat, add another ingredient or two and your choice of protein.
Instructor: Kristy Markeland
-Soup’s On: Hearty Chili, Home-Style Chicken Stew, Enchilada Soup,Chicken Tortilla Soup
6-7pm Tuesday Feb 18 in PHS Room C103
Fee: $45 through Feb 10, then $55
-Cozy Crockpot: White Chicken Chili, Chicken Souvlaki (Gyros), Stuffed Pepper Soup, Chicken Parmesan Casserole
6-7pm Tuesday Mar 18 in PHS C103
Fee: $45 through Mar 10, then $55
Register: online via MyRec
Medicine of the Grandmothers: Stocks and Broths - NEW
Learn to make nourishing broths/stocks. Our grandmothers knew the healing benefit of incorporating long-cooked stocks and broths into their daily lives.This class will offer information about the benefits of healing stocks. This will be a nourishing make-and-take hands-on workshop. It will offer participants inspiration for maximizing the nutritional value and flavor of homemade stocks and broths. We will include vegetables, mushrooms, beef and chicken bones as well as herbs in our broths. Bring a small pot, and everyone will have the opportunity to take home the base ingredients to make your own stock/broth at home. Recipes, samples, and ingredients to make your own stock at home included.
Instructor: Linda Conroy
Details: 6-8:30pm Thursday Feb 20 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $57 through Feb 10, then $67
Register: online via MyRec
Herbal Medicine Workshop - NEW
Join herbalist Linda Conroy for this fun and inspiring program! Learn to make herbal remedies that will assist you in healing minor cuts and ailments. Once we learn about several favorite healing herbs, we will make several remedies that you can take home to your medicine chest. A few of the remedies covered will include tea, infusions, decoctions,simple syrups, pastilles, sprays, compresses, and salves.Recipes and supplies included.
Instructor: Linda Conroy
Details: 1-5pm Saturday Feb 22 in PHS Food Science & Ag Center
Fee: $62 through Feb 10, then $72
Register: online via MyRec
Foundations of Health: How Stress and the Nervous System Shape your Health - NEW
Learn how neurological-based spinal care can improve all areas of your life. Dr. Erika, a neurological-based chiropractor, will discuss how stress impacts the nervous system and the whole body. We’ll explore methods to reduce stress and help the body heal. Bonus includes a complimentary nerve scan or mini-assessment using technology from the office.
Instructor: Dr. Erika Owens, D.C.
Details: 10-11:30am Saturday March 15 Food Science & Ag Center
Fee: $43 through March 10, then $53
Register: online via MyRec
Looking for a free, simple way to keep moving this winter? Community members can walk the hallways and indoor track at Plymouth High School for free during designated times!
The following options are available on regular school days:
Before school:
• Track: 5:30-7 a.m. through March 22
After school:
• Track: 4-7 p.m. (4-6 p.m. Fridays) through March 22
• Halls: 3-8 p.m. (3-6 p.m. Fridays) through April 26
No pre-registration is necessary and walking is free, but be sure to sign the roster located outside the Fitness Center each visit to help us gauge interest in this activity. Park in the visitor lot in front of the south end or in the student lot south of the building and enter Door 18 (Community Ed & Rec/District entrance).
• View or download a copy of the Winter 2025 Activity Guide.
• Contact the Community Ed & Rec office at commedrec@plymouth.k12.wi.us or 920-892-5068.
• Visit the Community Ed & Rec office on the south end (Door 18) of Plymouth High School, 125 S. Highland Ave. Official hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., though staff members frequently are available earlier and later as well.
• Sign up for the Community Ed & Rec e-newsletter to be among the first to know when new opportunities are available.
• Visit the Community Ed & Rec Facebook page, where we share information regularly about our learning and wellness offerings for community members of all ages.
• Follow our Instagram feed to see some of the awesome things happening in Community Ed & Rec!
• Explore the Wellness section of our interactive, award-winning District Report Card to learn more about our focus on lifelong healthy living for kids and adults alike.
