2022 October Newsletter

Happy October from all of us at the WAWM RCS Department!

Rec Passes & Gift Certificates

In addition to all the activities that the WAWM RCS Department has to offer, did you know we also have gift certificates, walking track passes, adult fitness punch passes and open gym punch cards?! There are so many ways to stay fit, meet new people and have fun all year round! For more information, please visit our website at wawmrec.com, email us at wawmrec@wawmsd.org or call 414-604-4900.

2022-2023 AM Action & Action 330 Program

Do you have childcare for non-school days? If not, look no further. 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.

Special Events:

Treats & Treasures

Ready for a spook-tacular good time? Come dressed in your Halloween costume and “Trunk & Treat” through our not so spooky event. Trick or Treaters will stop at a variety of treat stops consisting of local businesses and groups who will be providing treats and treasures for your child.

Each Trick or Treater must be registered for the event.

This is a free event for WAWM residents only.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22nd

• 10-10:30am
• 10:30-11am
• 11-11:30am
• 11:30am-12pm

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding this event, please contact Program Manager, Amanda Schwichtenberg at 414-604-4963 or schwichtenberga@wawmsd.org.

Punkin Chunkin

Come dressed in your Halloween costumes and bring your after-Halloween pumpkins to a smashing good time. We will have music, food trucks and a variety of stations to help you get rid of your pumpkins. Activity stations will include: pumpkin bowling, pumpkin smashing and much more! Bring as many pumpkins as you wish to smash with us and families can use as many stations as they wish. Stomp’em, squish’em, throw’em, bat’em and more. Your family will have a blast at this Halloween party with your pumpkins.

This event is FREE!

DATE: Monday, October 31st

TIME: 5-7pm

LOCATION: West Allis Central High School Practice

Football Field - 8516 W. Lincoln Ave.

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding this event, please contact Program Manager, Amanda Schwichtenberg at 414-604-4963 or schwichtenberga@wawmsd.org.

Youth Sports

Irving Field Renovation

We are excited to share our new youth sports field project is underway. We are working to better serve our youth sports participants and families by installing youth flag football and youth soccer fields in the greenspace at Irving Elementary. This project will also provide additional learning and play spaces for students and the community in general. You can see a layout of the project and potential fields it can accommodate here:

A community/neighborhood meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11th at 6:00pm at Irving Fieldhouse for anyone that would like to learn more. Plans also include a structure that will provide bathrooms, storage and the potential for concessions.

Adult Fitness Events:

Zumba® Fall Festival Fundraiser

ZUMBA® Fitness has helped raise millions of dollars for charitable causes over their 21 years of fitness and fun! Help us raise money for the WAWM Weekend Meal Backpack Program. Again this year, the need is greater than ever! There will be a 90 minute playlist with several instructors who have many years of experience. Wear your Zumbawear if you have it. There will be fabulous raffle baskets!

DATE: Monday, October 3rd

TIME: 6-7:30pm

LOCATION: Lane Intermediate - 1300 S. 109th St.

FEE: $20

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding this event, please contact Program Manager, Linda Gritzmacher at 414-604-4911 or gritl@wawmsd.org.

Thriller Workshop

Don’t let the title “scare” you, this is one fun workshop! Learn the original choreography from Thriller! No dance experience is necessary. We will break down every step. Zombie costuming is encouraged but not required. We will end the workshop by performing the whole dance.

DATE: Saturday, October 22nd

TIME: 1-3pm

LOCATION: Recreation Center - 2450 S. 68th St.

FEE: $10 RES/$15 NR

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding this event, please contact Program Manager, Linda Gritzmacher at 414-604-4911 or gritl@wawmsd.org.

55+ Young at Heart

Adaptive Recreation:

Accessibility & Disability Resource Fair

The Accessibility and Disability Resource Fair is open to families, guardians, and community members caring for individuals with varying abilities or those wanting to know more information. This free event will allow you to connect with a variety of vendors and discover beneficial resources.

Come learn about local disability services and connect with resources available to you and your family. 

Please contact Beau Benner at bennerb@wawmsd.org or 414-604-4951 for more information.

Monster Mash

Monsters, superheroes and princesses unite for this fun costume party and dance. We will have great music, dancing, refreshments and plenty of fun to go around! At the end of the night we will have prizes for the best costumes!

DATE: Friday, October, 28th

TIME: 6-8pm

LOCATION: Recreation Center - 2450 S. 68th St.

FEE: $10 RES/$15 NR

If you have any questions or would like more information about this event, please contact Beau Benner at bennerb@wawmsd.org or 414-604-4951.

Trips:

Day Trip to Door County

Enjoy scenic Wisconsin as we venture to the beloved Door County for a day of fall celebration. We will travel to Sister Bay in Door County by deluxe motor coach bus to join in their festivities of Fall Fest. While enjoying the festival, you can tour local shops for one-of-a-kind finds and restaurants to satisfy your taste buds. 

DATE: Saturday, October 15th

DEPARTURE TIME: 9am

LOCATION: Recreation Center - 2450 S. 68th St.

FEE: $40 RES/$50 NR

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding this event, please contact Program Manager, Amanda Schwichtenberg at 414-604-4963 or schwichtenberga@wawmsd.org.

All is Dance Academy starts this Fall!

The WAWM RCS Department is excited for our inaugural season of the All is Dance Academy. The All is Dance Academy is a non-competitive dance program that focuses on creating an inclusive dance community where all are welcome to dance. It is a studio experience without the studio fees or commitment!

We have our favorite styles of dance returning, including Hawaiian, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Poms, and new this year, Hip Hop. Our dance season starts in mid-October, don’t be left off the dance floor. Sign up today!

WAWM Theater

SAVE THE DATE!

HIGH SCHOOL PRODUCTION:

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

DATES: November 11th-12th and 18th-20th

LOCATION: Nathan Hale High School - ​11601 W. Lincoln Ave.

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PRODUCTION:

Spamalot - Young at Part

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

DATES: December 1st-3rd

LOCATION: West Allis Central High School​ - 8516 W. Lincoln Ave.