If you are looking for a gentle workout that can increase your strength, stamina, and flexibility, consider Pilates! Pilates can be a great workout and is accessible for most ages and body types.
Pilates has a fascinating history. Joseph Pilates was from Mönchengladb…
Signups are now open for the 4th annual Winterville Breeze 5K Run/Walk on September 21st, at 8 a.m!
Each year, the Winterville Center hosts a 5K race in September. All proceeds benefit the Winterville Center. Raceday registration starts at 7 a.m. and the race starts promptly at 8 a.m.…
Are you in a community? What does that community stand for or enjoy doing? Are you looking for more friends and for personal connection?
There have been numerous studies on the benefits of participating in a community. Whether you want more motivation to get in shape, develop a hobby, or just ha…
If you are over 65 and have a Medicare Advantage plan, you may be eligible for SilverSneakers and take fitness classes at a location near you.
SilverSneakers is a nationwide program that funds free fitness classes for seniors over 65. All SilverSneakers clas…
There will be no Zumba class on Wednesday, June 12th and Wednesday, June 19th.
Just a reminder that there will be no chess tournaments in June and July!
We hope to see you in August!
If you have ever wanted to learn how to draw or paint, the art classes at the Winterville Center can provide you with an art education, whatever your level of experience.
All of our art classes study basic art composition, techniques, and analysis.
Oil Painting meets on Mon…
Every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 p.m to 3:00 p.m.
This painting class will focus on working with acrylics to create luminous and lively works of art that reflect not only the subject of the painting but how you feel about it. Don't just pain an apple,…
Can light to moderate exercise, when performed regularly, have long-lasting benefits to your health?
According to new studies, moderate exercise can lower your mortality rate and boost your heart health. Moderate exercise may also improve insulin sensitivity in diabetes patients even more than mo…
It’s time for the spring art show!
The featured art, by Camille Hayes of @camillehayesdesign won the juried selection and will be featured on the Marigold Festival T-shirt and souvenirs.
Here are some of the other f…
Have you heard of the dance fitness sensation that is Zumba? Zumba is a dance fitness class that mixes Latin dance moves with high-energy fitness, all to Latin music rhythms like salsa, merengue, soca, and mambo.
Zumba classes can help you burn 600 calories or more in…
Are you interested in Zumba classes? We’ve found an instructor who can teach certified Zumba.
Take our poll on Facebook and share what kind of Zumba class most interests you.
Beginning Sewing starts March 7th!
We still have a few spots le…
Starting on March 7th, the Winterville Center will be offering beginning sewing classes in classroom 101. This beginning class lasts 4 weeks and will take place on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
In the beginning class, students will make a customized tote bag for the first project, and either …
The Winterville train depot is on the corner of Main Street and Parkview. Winterville's train stop was original called Six Mile Station, before being called Winter's Station, and then finally the town around it was named Winterville in 1866.
A foggy morning in Winterville Georgia. In the …
Did you know that the Winterville Center offers some of the most affordable event rentals in Winterville, GA? Anyone seeking Athens GA event rentals or rentals in the areas surrounding Athens should consider the Winterville Center for their next event.
The Winterville Center h…
Chess is catching fire at the Winterville Center!
Chess Club is one of the fastest growing groups in Winterville GA. The weekly chess club, which meets on Mondays at 6 p.m., has grown exponentially over the past few months since its inception.
Once a mont…
We are in the process of looking for new instructors and class opportunities at the Winterville Community Center.
You can help us out by voting in our initial poll to find out what kinds of classes interest those in our community.
Many of you have given us suggestions in the past for new cla…
Did you know that there are over 9,000 children in foster care in the state of Georgia?
At our First Thursday Luncheon on October 4th, Arden Bakarich of the National Association of Court Appointed Advocates spoke to us about how you can be involved as a CASA volunteer.
CASA volunteers are …
The Winterville Center has opened applications to crafters and artists who are seeking a vendor space to sell their wares at our Holiday Hoopla handicraft bazaar. Vendors who apply must sell quality handmade crafts and art.
The Holiday Hoopla handicraft bazaar will take place on December 8th fr…
Ever wanted to boost your brain power? Chess may be a solution to enhance your ability to learn, think, read, and create. But chess can offer more than just brain power to both children and adults.
Some studies indicate that chess can develop the dendrites in…
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