Don't sit still this Winter - get active!

The Parks and Recreation Board of South Whitehall Township is offering a Winter Swim and Gym Program! Don't let the Winter blues bring you down or lead to a family of couch potatoes over the next few months - get out and get active!

While there are no exact dates at the moment, there is an impressive list of events planned to keep the entire family fit and happy over those cold days soon to arrive. The program is for family recreation only and just for fun so get the crew together boycott the television for an evening.

What's on the schedule? At Parkland High school from 1:00pm - 5:00pm there will be family swimming on Sunday afternoons. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years of age and there is no fee! The shallow end is perfect for non-swimmers.

Parkland High School is also offering an open gym. Kids 15 years of age and under (who are joined by their parents) can shoot baskets and play pick up games. No team games or practices are permitted. More details to come!

The South Whitehall Township recreation programs for adults (18 years of age and older) require registration in advance at the Permit Officer in the Municipal Building located at 4444 Walbert Avenue and there are fees.

On the agenda for this Fall/Winter: beginning ballroom dance at the Covered Bridge Recreation Building on Thursday Evenings from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. The fee for this is $60.00/couple and it is 8 weeks long (8 classes). You'll learn the foxtrot, waltz, east coast swing and of course the polka. You do need to bring along a partner and while they don't promise you'll find yourself on Dancing with the Stars you will have a fun time.

Beginning Latin Dance will be on Thursday evenings as well at the Covered Bridge Recreation Building from 7:30pm - 8:30pm. The fee is again $60.00/person and is 8 weeks long (8 classes). You don't need a partner so get yourself out of the house and learn the samba, cha cha, merengue and east coast swing. It's great exercise and a fun way to spend the evening with friends.

If you're looking to relax try Yoga. On Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the Covered Bridge Recreation Building you can re-energize yourself, tone your body, increase flexibility all while relieving stress. They have mats available if you do not have your own and the fee is just $28.00/person for 8 classes.

Dates and more information will soon be available on the South Whitehall website

Don't sit still this Winter - swim, dance, play and relax with family and friends!