Five Points Washington

UTSAV Diwali Gala Featuring The Jungle Book
2024-10-27 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Five Points Washington, 360 N Wilmor Rd,, Washington, IL, 61571, United States
CELEBRATE DIWALI WITH US!

The Indo-American Society of Peoria and PJ Dance Academy are hosting the 2nd Annual USTAV Diwali Gala with performances of The Jungle Book.

This is a celebration unlike the community has ever seen. Also known as the festival of lights, Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and the human ability to overcome.

This year a second performance of “The Jungle Book” will be held on Sunday, October 27th from 3-5pm. Tickets for Sunday are for the show only (Diwali Gala only on Saturday).

Get your tickets online or at the door.
Details and to purchase visit: https://epicci.org/…/ustav-diwali-gala-featuring…/…

For more information or questions, contact EP!C: HERE.

UTSAV Diwali Gala Featuring The Jungle Book
2024-10-26 15:00 - 17:00
CELEBRATE DIWALI WITH EP!C and PJ Dance Academy!

The Indo-American Society of Peoria and PJ Dance Academy are hosting the 2nd Annual USTAV Diwali Gala.

This is a celebration unlike the community has ever seen. Also known as the festival of lights, Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and the human ability to overcome.

The evening will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Five Points Washington, IL and will be comprised of a special performance of “The Jungle Book” from the extremely talented PJ Dance Academy and will conclude with a gala dinner.

EP!C is a light in the community for so many families and we felt compelled to help continue their spark. Proceeds from the event with directly benefit their mission.
We appreciate your generous contributions in support of expressing this cultural display and experience for the community while giving back to those with cognitive differences.

Guests can participate by attending the Performance and the Gala or may come just to see the show, which is family friendly.

This year a second performance of “The Jungle Book” will be held on Sunday, October 27th (show only).
Get your tickets online or at the door.
Details and to purchase visit: https://epicci.org/…/ustav-diwali-gala-featuring…/…

For more information or questions, contact EP!C: HERE.

A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation
2024-10-20 15:00 - 17:00
Hot off its Off-Broadway premiere, ‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ hits stages across the USA this fall, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.

Performed by former World Irish dance champions, and featuring dancers from the West End’s Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartwarming story telling.

Featuring revamped classics of “Danny Boy,” “Tell Me Ma,” “Wild Rover,” and many more well known songs, the show’s reimagined contemporary score blossoms alongside the brash Irish charm of the live dance cast. ‘A Taste of Ireland’ merges cultural traditions, modern flair, and craic galore, to deliver a performance that has been leaving audiences across the globe jigging on their feet for the last decade.

With over one hundred and fifty 5-star Facebook reviews, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ is exactly what it promises: a taste of everything you love about Ireland with a generous helping of more! ’A Taste of Ireland’ is a show with 100% live singing and dancing that bridges the gap between storytelling, modern Irish dance, tap and contemporary dance to tell a historic story, live on stage.

With a strictly limited USA run, see ‘A Taste of Ireland’ this fall for limited performances before it takes off around the globe once again.

‘Witness the birth of a nation told through rhythm and beat, with the cry of the Vikings as they were brought to defeat, the rise and fall of the rebellion the show tells the tale, trapped were the Irish, watch them dance from the jail. For the nation fought free from Dundalk to Tralee, they sing and they dance through the night full of glee. For Ireland, there was, not a nation quite like her, hold on to your seat, feel Ireland’s passion and fire.’

Tickets:
$35-$65
*Tickets will be available at the door until 3:00PM. Only cards will be accepted, no cash.
Purchase tickets HERE: A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation Tickets, Sun, Oct 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite

Doors open at 2:00PM and the show starts at 3:00PM.

Questions? Contact Theater Manager, Josh Schnetzler: joshs2@fivepointswashington.org.

Decade of Decadence
2024-10-19 19:00 - 21:30
Doors open at 6:30PM.
Mixtape Mayhem will open the show at 7:00PM. Their set will last roughly 30 minutes. There will be a 20-25 minute intermission following the opening act to prepare the stage for the main event.
Decade of Decadence starts at 8:00PM. Their set will last roughly 90 minutes.
Concessions, full bar service and merch available.

Tickets
Tickets will be sold at the door from 6:30 – 8:30PM.
$20 Balcony
$25 Back of the House
$35 Front of the House
$65 VIP
Purchase Tickets HERE.

**Have a group of 10 or more people that would like to see the show? Contact Theater Manager, Josh Schnetzler, for information on group rates for groups of 10+ : joshs2@fivepointswashington.org or call 309-444-8222×21.

About Decade of Decadence:
Decade of Decadence- The Ultimate 80’s Rock Party! A Live Concert event playing the biggest and best anthems of the 80’s Era of Arena Rock and Hair Bands! Non-stop entertainment and a show that takes you right back to the glory days with some of the most popular songs ever written!
Record breaking crowds, sing along anthems and a whole new generation of 80’s rock fans! A live concert party that will have you rocking all night! There’s only one Decade of Decadence!

About Mixtape Mayhem:
We’ve got a killer lineup of musicians comin’ at ya with all of your favorite 80’s-current rock/party hits from artists such as Bon Jovi, Lady Gaga, The Killers, Guns N Roses, Loverboy, Van Halen and P!nk. With experienced, fun familiar faces from other local bands such as The Cornwolves, The Road Less Traveled, 8mm Amateurs, Killer of Giants, Spurs and Lace and 2nd Nature, Mixtape Mayhem is sure to play just the right songs to get you on your feet and keep you dancing all night long.
Vox – Joey Prater
Guitar/Vox – JL Prater
Keys/Guitar – BJ Price
Bass/Vox – Tony Bridson
Drums – Wesley Pollock

Questions? Contact Theater Manager, Josh Schnetzler: joshs2@fivepointswashington.org.

Washington Chamber of Commerce Community Showcase
2024-10-15 16:30 - 18:30
Join us at the Community Showcase, hosted by the Washington Chamber of Commerce!

This FREE event is a great opportunity for community members to connect with local businesses and learn more about all they have to offer. Concessions will be available for purchase, and don’t miss out on exciting door prizes and fun table swag from participating vendors!

Tuesday, October 15
4:30-6:30PM
Five Points Washington, Banquet Rooms A-D

Don’t miss this chance to support local and discover new businesses in the area!

For more information, please contact the Chamber at (309) 444-9921 or megan@washingtoncoc.com.

Tables are still available for businesses – please contact the Chamber to get registered!

Peoria Pops Orchestra Presents: The Magic of Halloween
2024-10-12 18:30 - 20:30
🎃 Join the Peoria Pops Orchestra for a Spooktacular Halloween Concert! 🎃

Get ready for a spine-tingling musical experience as the Peoria Pops Orchestra performs thrilling, haunting, and magical tunes perfect for the Halloween season! 🎶

Special Offer:
🎃 Kids 12 and under get in FREE when they wear a costume! 👗🦸‍♂️👻

Bring the whole family, enjoy a night of festive fun, and don’t forget to wear your spookiest costumes!
🎟️ Tickets:
Adults: $15
Seniors 65+: $10
Children 12 and under: $5
Purchase tickets HERE.

Get your tickets now and make it a night to remember!
👻🎶🎃

Doors open for The Magic of Halloween at 6:00PM.

Questions? Contact Theater Manager, Josh Schnetzler: joshs2@fivepointswashington.org.

Aquatic Showcase
2024-10-12 08:00 - 10:50
We will be highlighting our Aquatic Classes this October. This is a great time to come and try out some or all of our Aquatic Classes in a shortened format.

Enter to win a month of free towel service by attending classes, the more classes you attend, the more chances you have to win! The drawing will take place after the event and the winner will be contacted.

We hope to see everyone there!

Aquatic Showcase Schedule
8-8:20AM Deep Water
8:30-8:50AM Aqua Power
9-9:20AM Fun and Fit
9:30-9:50AM Aqua Arthritis
10-10:20AM Ai Chi
10:30-10:50AM Aqua Flow

Head to our website to learn more about each of our Aquatic Classes: https://fivepointswashington.org/aquatic-center/aquatic-fitness-classes/

Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager, Brad Weaver: bradw@fivepointswashington.org.

Martin Media Presents: Amy Grant
2024-10-10 19:30 - 21:30
Amy Grant is SOLD OUT!
Doors will open at 6:30pm, show will begin at 7:30pm. General concessions will be available.
**Parking will be extremely limited with this sold out show. Please plan ahead and give yourself enough time to find parking. We will have parking attendants and overflow parking will be available at Central School: 1301 Eagle Ave, Washington, IL 61571.

About the Artist:
Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts, and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. Since then, Grant has been strumming her way through a thirty-plus year adventure as a singer-songwriter, author, television host, and speaker.
Early on, Grant’s iconic voice became instantly recognizable in both the Christian and pop worlds. Over the years, she has sold more than 30 million albums world-wide, including three multi-platinum, six platinum, and four gold. Her chart performance has also been consistent throughout her career, boasting six No. 1 hits, 10 “Top 40” Pop singles, 17 “Top 40” Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In recognition of such success, Grant has received 6 GRAMMY Awards and 26 Dove Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a star on the Music City Walk of Fame. Additionally, she was most recently inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.
Stepping out from behind her guitar, Grant found herself hosting the NBC prime time series “Three Wishes” in 2005, bringing her into millions of living rooms across America every Friday night. The people she met and stories she collected proved to be great inspiration for creating new music and even writing a book. Two years later, Grant’s first book, Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far, was published. She continues to share her stories with audiences all over the country as a keynote and inspirational speaker.
In April 2016, Grant celebrated the 25th anniversary of her first pop hit, “Baby Baby”, with a worldwide release of a new version of the song featuring pop sensation and fellow Capitol Music Group recording artist Tori Kelly. Growing her wildly popular Christmas brand, Grant then released “Tennessee Christmas” in October 2016, her first all-new Christmas album in nearly twenty years. She looks forward to national arena symphony Christmas tours each November and December with long-time friend Michael W. Smith, as well as an annual Christmas residency at the world-famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville with country superstar husband Vince Gill.
Grant resides with her family in Nashville, Tennessee, and is widely known for her philanthropy and tireless involvement in local causes and charitable organizations. Her own organization, The Helping Hands Foundation, has afforded her the opportunity to identify needs around her and the resources to help meet them, which has proven to be the sweetest reward of all.

American Red Cross Community Blood Drive
2024-10-07 11:00 - 17:00
The American Red Cross will be here on Monday, October 7 from 11AM-5PM for our Washington Community Blood Drive. They will be located in banquet rooms B & C.

The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage as the national blood supply has fallen more than 25% since July 1. Donors of all blood types are critically needed, especially those with type O blood, to help ensure patients receive lifesaving treatments.

For appointments: call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) or head to RedCrossBlood.org (Sponsor Code: Washington Comm) to make your appointment.

To save 15 minutes when you donate blood, use RapidPass. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information.

Download the Blood Donor App today. Get your digital donor card, schedule your next appointment, track your lifetime donations, view your blood pressure and follow your donation on its way to the hospital.

Questions? Contact the American Red Cross: https://www.redcrossblood.org/

GospelFest Ministries Presents: A Country GospelFest
2024-10-05 19:00 - 21:00
GospelFest Ministries Presents their First Annual A County GospelFest. This show will featuring Shawn Degenhart, The GospelFest Singers, Choir and Band with special guests Steve Hargis and The Kramers.

Saturday, October 5 at 7:00PM. Doors open at 6:15PM.

Admission is FREE: love offerings will be taken.

For more information, visit www.gospelfestradio.com.

Questions? Contact GospelFest Ministries: https://gospelfestministries.com/about-us/#gospelfestministries

Lifeguard Certification Class - October
2024-10-05 09:00 - 2024-10-06 18:00
Looking to earn your Lifeguard Certification?

At Five Points Washington, we value pool safety above all else. No one wants their child to be hurt in the water. That’s why we teach you how to enforce proper safety measures and prevent others from drowning through our American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Courses.

The class will be limited to 10 participants plus an instructor. Class takes place on October 5th and 6th from 9AM-6PM both days. Prerequisites are on September 27th from 6-7 PM or by appt.

Classes will most likely end before the posted times each day, but per the Red Cross we must post the maximum suggested run times. The instructor will keep the participants up to date on times.

Prerequisites:

Participants must be at least 15 years of age
Successfully complete a 150-yard continuous swim using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
Successfully tread water for 2 minutes using legs only.
complete another 50 yard swim swim using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
Successfully swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10 lb object from a depth of 7-10 ft using a surface dive, then return to starting point swimming with both hands on the object and keeping face at or near the surface of the water.

Failure to complete the prerequisites will result in removal from the course. Participants may practice prerequisites at Five Points at a pre-arranged time.
No shows or late cancellations to any class date will void any refund as other participants could have participated in your slot.

Class Format/Requirements:
Our initial certification course is a blended learning course. Participants will meet on the first day of class to perform the prerequisite swim tests, receive their materials for the course, and begin their introduction into the course. They will have the time between that date and the next scheduled class date to complete the online learning portion of the course. The last 2 days of class are in-person training and will conclude the course.
Participants must be in attendance for the entire length of the in-person course and complete the entire online learning portion prior to concluding the course. In order to pass the course, participants must successfully demonstrate all land scenarios and in-water skills and complete a multiple-choice test with a score of 80% or higher.

Cost:
Initial Certification Courses are $375
All certifications are valid for 2 years
Register HERE.

For more information, contact Brad Weaver at bradw@fivepointswashington.org or call him at 309-444-8222×48.

Group Fitness Launch - October
2024-10-05 07:00 - 11:30
Come on out on Saturday, October 5 for our Group Fitness Launch! Launch begins at 7AM and as always, don’t forget to bring a friend for FREE.

CLASS SCHEDULE

STUDIO 1
7:00-7:25am BODYBALANCE
7:30-8:00am BODYPUMP
8:05-8:30am CORE
8:35-9:00am BODYATTACK
9:05-9:30am SHAPES
9:35-10:15am BODYCOMBAT 100 *This will be BodyCombat’s 100th Release*
10:20-10:45am GRIT
10:50-11:30am BODYSTEP

STUDIO 2
8:00-8:30am SPRINT

STUDIO 3
8:45-9:15am ZUMBA

Elite Sports Recovery will be here from 8AM-12PM with a recovery booth; they have their Normatecs, Stim Machines and more! Salus Health & Wellness as well as Five Start Nutrition will also be here with booths.

Coming Soon…Les Mills Pilates! Join us on October 13 for the Launch of Les Mills Pilates at 3:30PM with Leslie and Chelsie!

Questions? Contact Group Fitness Coordinator, Leslie Anderson: lesliea@fivepointswashington.org.

Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
2024-10-04 20:30 - 21:30
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Washington. Get your tickets now to discover Vivaldi and more at the Caterpillar Performing Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
📅 Dates and times: Friday, October 4 at 8:30PM
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Peoria

🎫 Tickets are $25-$51 and can be purchased HERE

Tentative Program

“The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 1 RV 269: “Spring”” – Vivaldi
“The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2 RV 315: “Summer”” – Vivaldi
“Thaïs: Méditation” – Jules Massenet
“Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons: “Spring 3”” – Max Richter
“The Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas: Verano Porteño” – Astor Piazzolla
“Libertango” – Astor Piazzolla
“The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 3 RV 293: “Autumn”” – Vivaldi
“The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 4 RV 297: “Winter”” – Vivaldi

Performers

Listeso String Quartet

Questions? Contact Theater Manager, Josh Schnetzler: joshs2@fivepointswashington.org.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
2024-10-04 18:00 - 19:00
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Five Points Washington Caterpillar Performing Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📅 Dates and times: Friday, October 4 at 6:00PM
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎫 Tickets are $25-$51 and can be purchased HERE
Tentative Program

“Lavender Haze”
“Love Story”
“Cardigan”
“Blank Space”
“Enchanted”
“Anti-Hero”
“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
“All Too Well”
“Wildest Dreams”
“Lover”
“I Knew You Were Trouble”
“You Belong With Me”

Performers

Listeso String Quartet

Questions? Contact Theater Manager, Josh Schnetzler: joshs2@fivepointswashington.org.

Washington Park District BINGO - October
2024-10-01 10:00 - 11:30
Join us in the Senior Room for Washington Park District’s monthly BINGO game.

You do not have to be a Five Points member to attend.

The Washington Park District’s monthly BINGO game takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

Member Appreciation Days!
2024-10-01 00:00 - 2024-10-17 23:30
Join us October 1-17 as we celebrate our Members and our 17th Anniversary! We will have deals and specials going on throughout the month of October to help celebrate our Members that have supported us over the past 17 years. Check the calendar below to see all of the fun things happening, starting on October 1.

Schedule of Events
October 1 | Grab Breakfast on Us!
Complimentary continental breakfast will be offered in the front lobby from 7AM-12PM.

October 1-5 | Free Popcorn
The front desk is popping corn and will be handing it out for free!

October 5 | FREE Pickleball Clinic
Join us in the gymnasium from 8-10AM to play and learn Pickleball.

October 5 | Group Fitness Launch
Come and try out the new music and new routines for your favorite Group Fitness classes from 7-11:30AM. As always, don’t forget to bring a friend for FREE. Head to our Group Fitness Launch event on our website/Facebook for more information and a full schedule of classes.

October 6 | Donor Appreciation Event
*Invitation ONLY

October 12 | Aquatics Showcase
Join us in the Aquatic Center from 8-10:50AM to experience all of our Aquatic Fitness classes. Head to our Aquatics Showcase event on our website/Facebook for more information and a full schedule of classes.

Schedule of Deals
October 1-17 | Membership Special
Get your first month membership at Five Points for only $17 when you sign up for an annual membership. Plus, the 6 month membership option is back!

October 1-5 | 10% 0ff private and semi-private swim lessons *must be a current client.

October 1-5 | 10% off aquatic training lessons *must be a current client.

October 1-6 | 10% off personal training *open to new and existing clients.

October 5 | 10% off Pickleball training classes in the months of November and January.

October 1-5 | 10% off Laughs & Libations comedy show tickets: purchase tickets HERE.
Promo Code: MEMBER10

October 1-5 | 10% off Decade of Decadence show tickets: purchase tickets HERE.
Promo Code: MEMBER10

Giveaways
Make sure to stop by the front desk to enter to win. Each giveaway is one entry per person, per day, but you can enter to win as many of these giveaways as you would like:

A Pickleball Punch Card

A Nutrition Basket

A FREE Birthday Party in the Aquatic Center
*Mermaid Birthday parties do not apply. Party must be booked before the end of 2025.

4 week Pickleball Training
Training classes are in November and January.

Artrageous
2024-09-29 15:00 - 17:00
Prepare to be swept away on a tide of artistic immersion like never before with the Artrageous Show! The Artrageous experience transcends the traditional confines of a show. It’s the ultimate immersive family experience that invites you to step into the canvas of imagination.
Artrageous is an interactive performance where music, dance and live painting merge together into a fascinating spectacle. The best part, you don’t just get to watch the show, you get to be a part of the show! The crowd has a direct part in the show, where audience members are invited to help make artistic decisions in the show, or even be invited to join the artists on stage! With crowd interaction, a variety of acts, and a live gallery following, the Artrageous experience is like none other! *There will be a 15 minute long gallery viewing after the performance ends of all the artwork made during the performance.

Tickets
Balcony: $20
General Admission: $25-$30
Purchase tickets HERE.

**Have a group of 7 or more people that would like to see the show? Contact Theater Manager, Josh Schnetzler, for information on group rates for groups of 7+ : joshs2@fivepointswashington.org or call 309-444-8222×21.

Doors open at 2:30PM, show begins at 3:00PM. The show will last 90 minutes and include a short intermission.
Tickets will be available at the door.
Concessions and merchandise will be available for sale.

About Artrageous:
Artrageous is a troupe of misfits artists, singers, dancers and musicians who started as friends doing street theatre in Vancouver. Together they started the “All and Everything Theater”, a non-profit Children’s Theater focusing on Children’s Entertainment, Street Theater and Life-sized Bunraku Puppetry.
In the late 80’s on Christmas Day, their hand built theater building, with all their props and puppets, burnt to the ground. Instead of packing it in, they created a new act; this troupe has performed for the likes of Sir Richard Branson, Steve Forbes, General Colin Powell… and in venues and events all over the world from India to Thailand, Paris to Austria performing at over 2000+ events in their History.
As people who live and breathe the Arts, Creativity, Community, and Inspiration, they created Artrageous to pay tribute to their roots and share their passion with the world. A Show that focuses on all the things they believe in and everything that got them to this place. Art, Music, Theater, Singing, Dancing, Audience Interaction…All on one stage. All done as a team of friends seeing the world and sharing a love of the Arts.
Imagine witnessing the creativity of an artist creating a masterpiece before your eyes in mere moments. Combined with captivating vocals, intricate choreography and exciting music, Artrageous takes you on a visual journey and a high energy ride of inspiration, creativity, and engagement.
Our troupe of artists, musicians, singers and dancers pay tribute to a variety of art forms, icons and musical genres throughout the evening. The result ~ A uniquely entertaining, Masterpiece show culminating in a gallery of fabulous finished paintings.
A signature of the Artrageous Troupe, from the very beginning of their long history, is interaction and engagement…so be prepared to be a part of the show. Each show is as unique as each audience and we can’t do it without you!

Heartland Festival Orchestra Presents A Deep Dive Into Beethoven's 7th
2024-09-28 19:30 - 21:30
Last season, Heartland Festival Orchestra’s Beethoven in Surround Sound concert explored Beethoven’s 1st and 5th Symphony in an immersive setting. This season, it’s another Beethoven experience: learn to appreciate his “Symphony No. 7” from an intimately educational perspective, hearing from Maestro David Commanday about interpretation and rehearsal techniques that bring the printed notes to vivid, poetic life.

A concert like none other, as Maestro Commanday and the musicians of the Heartland Festival Orchestra lead you into the secrets of Beethoven’s 7th Symphony. You’ll hear rehearsal, experimentation, and illuminating commentary on the inner workings of the piece, culminating in a revealing and masterful performance of what many call “Beethoven’s Greatest Symphony.”

Saturday, September 28 | 7:30-9:30PM

Tickets: $15-$65
Purchase tickets HERE.

Questions? Contact Heartland Festival Orchestra: https://www.heartlandfestivalorchestra.org/contact

Washington Park District Senior Luncheon - September
2024-09-25 11:00 - 12:00
Join us in banquet room C for our monthly Senior Luncheon provided by the Washington Park District. It costs $4 to attend the Luncheon and you can pay when you arrive.
You do not have to be a Five Points member to attend, this is open to everyone.

Five Points Speaker Series - Pictorial Journey of San Francisco's 1906 Earthquake with Rebecca Dailey
2024-09-23 13:00 - 15:00
Karolinn Schmidt O’Conner was in San Francisco at the time of the great quake of 1906. Her photographs of the devastation were discovered in the mid-1980’s in the bottom of an old trunk in the attic of her sister’s home in Peoria.

Her great niece, Rebecca Dailey, inherited these original photographs from her father. She used her photographic skills to restore them and did extensive research to assemble a historical journey from before and after the quake. She has presented her research and the collection at Illinois State University, Butler University and a variety of community organizations in the area.

Meet Rebecca Dailey:
Rebecca Dailey received her Photographic Craftsman Degree in 1992 through the Professional Photographers of America. Through the years, she has received various awards for print competition and several credits for speaking programs.
She has been a photo artist since 1965. Her career started with Burchett Studio in Peoria, Illinois. Through the years, she has worked with hand oiling on sepia toned photographic prints, brush oils on canvas, airbrush artist, photographer, negative retouching, print retouching, black and white dark room printing, photo restoration artist and a computer digital artist-retoucher.

Our Speaker Series is from 1-3PM every fourth Monday of the month. Refreshments will be available and you do NOT have to be a Five Points member to come to our Speaker Series.

📆Save the Date for the rest of our 2024 Speaker Series!

October 28

Halloween Party and Line Dancing with Mary Slusarek

November 25

A Trip to Australia and New Zealand with Photographers Joe and Pat Virbickis

December 23

A Very Merry Christmas Party

Join our Five Points Senior Room page to hear more about our Speaker Series and other events happening in the Senior Room: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245412824880066

Yoga on the Square
2024-09-21 09:30 - 10:30
Come and take a yoga class with us outside on the Washington Square! Our Five Points BodyBalance instructors will take everyone through a yoga class, while enjoying the weather outside.

Join us on the Square on September 21 from 9:30 – 10:30AM. You do not have to be a Five Points member to join, everyone is welcome to come and take a yoga class with us. Plus this class is FREE! Make sure to bring your own mat with you.

Lucky Charlie will have their doors open for refreshments after our yoga class. Plus, you will get a discount at Lucky Charlie for attending our yoga class. Many of the other businesses on the Square will be offering discounts or in-store specials for our yoga attendees: Lucky Charlie, Sentimental Journey, Hollands Caramel Corn, Faire Coffee, Define the Home, Cornerstone, Corpo Bello, Bent Penny. Make sure you attend our class to receive a special coupon to use while you do your shopping on the Square.

If the weather doesn’t work out, we will hold Yoga on the Square back at Five Points Washington.

Questions? Contact Group Fitness Coordinator, Leslie Anderson: LeslieA@fivepointswashington.org.

TRX MAX - September 2024
2024-09-17 17:30 - 18:00
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TRX MAX is our premium class which focuses on high intensity training through the use of TRX suspension trainers, kettlebells and bodyweight movements. Movements will focus on different motions like pushing, squatting, pulling and planking!

This class runs for 6 weeks starting on Tuesday, September 17.
TUES/THURS 5:30 – 6:00PM
SATURDAY 10:15–10:45AM
You can come to as many sessions as you would like during this 6 week class.

Fee: $80 members / $100 non-members
Stop by the front desk to get registered.

Contact Will Christian with any questions: 309-444-8222 OR willchristian411@gmail.com.

Youth Functional Strength Training
2024-09-16 17:30 - 2024-10-02 18:00
Join Personal Trainer Will Christian as he teaches proper fundamentals for Strength Training. This is a great way for your kids/teens to learn about proper form as they enter sports and start weight training.

This 3-week session starts on September 16
Classes are on Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:30-6PM
Ages 8 – 16

Pricing:
$85 for Members
$105 for Non-Members
Register at the Front Desk

Questions? Contact Fitness Manager, Megan West: meganw@fivepointswashington.org.

Boxing Bootcamp - September 2024
2024-09-16 16:30 - 18:00
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Get ready for 6 weeks of 30 minute Boxing Bootcamp Group Training! The next session starts on Monday, September 16!

Josh Stevens, Personal Trainer, instructs this circuit training and Boxing Bootcamp group training class. He keeps the class fresh and challenging by changing up the exercises with partner drills, the use of weights, battle ropes, boxing and more. Let him show you how to get the most out of 30 minutes! This class can be tailored for any age and fitness level.

Boxing Bootcamp Group Training Times
Monday 4:30PM & 5:30PM
Tuesday 5:30AM & 9:15AM
Wednesday 4:30PM & 5:30PM
Thursday 5:30AM & 9:15AM
Saturday 7:30AM & 9:15AM
You can come to as many sessions as you would like during this 6 week class.

Class Location: Personal training studio
Fee: $105 for members or $155 for non-members.
Sign up at the front desk.

Contact Josh Stevens, Personal Trainer for more information: joshs@fivepointswashington.org.

Sunday Night 5 on 5 Basketball League
2024-09-15 13:00 - 17:00
Our 6 week, 5 on 5 basketball league is starting back up on September 15. Teams must be signed up before Friday, September 13. The league takes place on Sundays from 1- 5PM.

This league is open to ages 16+ and there is a maximum of 10 players per team. We have room for 16 teams maximum. These are recreational, full court games with 1 patched referee. You will have 6 weeks of guaranteed play and then a tournament to follow.

Team captains must sign their teams up and pay the team’s entry. Cost is $400 per team for members and $450 per team for non-members. Registration is at the front desk.

Questions? Contact Will Christian: 309-444-8222 or willchristian411@gmail.com.

Under the Sea Beginner Ballet Series
2024-09-10 16:00 - 17:30
5-week program on Tuesdays
September 10 – October 15, no class on September 24 (5 Classes)

Come learn the basics of ballet with professional ballerina Marie Ritschard! Continue to build on previous experience or join as a first-time student!
During this Beginner Ballet series, Marie will give lessons in the basic positions and steps of ballet, teach choreography, and guide students in making their own mermaid crown. At the final session, dancers will perform two dances for friends and family wearing their handmade crown!

Meet Professional Ballerina Marie Ritschard:
Since the age of four, Marie has studied dance with a strong focus on classical ballet technique, pointe, and modern dance. She graduated from Butler University with a BA in Dance Pedagogy, danced for two seasons with the Louisville Ballet Studio Company, and just completed her third season as a soloist with Central Illinois Ballet. During her time as a professional dancer, some of her favorite roles have included Balanchine’s Serenade, Dew Drop in the Nutcracker, Ariella in The Little Mermaid, and Cosette in Les Misérables. She has a passion for teaching and performance and is excited to bring ballet classes to the Five Points community!

Classes:
Ages 3-4 | 4-4:45 PM
Ages 5-7 | 4:45-5:30 PM
Maximum of 12 students per group, minimum of 4

Pricing: $80.00
Register HERE

Pickleball Training Class with Joyce Hughes - September
2024-09-05 15:00 - 2024-09-26 17:00
Come and learn how to play Pickleball with Joyce Hughes. Pickleball is a lively racket game for all ages and abilities. Pickleball was created with one thing in mind, FUN! It was designed to be easy to learn and play whether you’re five, eighty-five or somewhere in between. We offer both a beginner and intermediate class. Each four week class will teach proper grip, how to keep score, rules of the game, stroke, serve and etiquette.
Adult Intermediate Class requires knowledge of the game, keeping score and different strokes. This class will work on strategy and court position. Drills and match play will also be introduced.

*Wear your workout clothes and court shoes. We provide the paddles, balls, instruction and fun.

We are offering two different levels from September 5-26:
Adult Beginner class 3-4PM
$80 Members
$100 Non-Members
*4 participants minimum, 8 maximum

Adult Intermediate class 4-5PM
$120 Members
$140 Non-Members
*4 participants maximum

Registration is open at the front desk.

Questions? Contact Joyce Hughes: joyceh@fivepointswashington.org.

TRX MAX - July 2024
2024-07-30 17:30 - 2024-09-07 10:45
TRX MAX is our premium class which focuses on high intensity training through the use of TRX suspension trainers, kettlebells and bodyweight movements. Movements will focus on different motions like pushing, squatting, pulling and planking!

This class runs for 6 weeks starting on July 30.
TUES/THURS 5:30 – 6:00PM
SATURDAY 10:15–10:45AM

Fee: $80 members / $100 non-members

Stop by the front desk to get registered.

Contact Will Christian with any questions: 309-444-8222 OR willchristian411@gmail.com.

Boxing Bootcamp - July 2024
2024-07-29 16:30 - 2024-09-07 09:45
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Get ready for 6 weeks of 30 minute Boxing Bootcamp Group Training! The next session starts on Monday, July 29!

Josh Stevens, Personal Trainer, instructs this circuit training and Boxing Bootcamp group training class. He keeps the class fresh and challenging by changing up the exercises with partner drills, the use of weights, battle ropes, boxing and more. Let him show you how to get the most out of 30 minutes! This class can be tailored for any age and fitness level.

Boxing Bootcamp Group Training Times
Monday 4:30PM & 5:30PM
Tuesday 5:30AM & 9:15AM
Wednesday 4:30PM & 5:30PM
Thursday 5:30AM & 9:15AM
Saturday 7:30AM & 9:15AM
You can come to as many sessions as you would like during this 6 week session.

Class Location: Personal training studio
Fee: $105 for members or $155 for non-members.
Sign up at the front desk.

Contact Josh Stevens, Personal Trainer for more information: joshs@fivepointswashington.org.
