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HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
147 E. Main Street, Twin Lakes, WI 53185 • Published By Southern Lakes Newspapers, LLC
RecPlex sets the standard
876 Lance Dr., Twin
189003
Serving KENOSHA, PLEASANT PRAIRIE, BRISTOL, WINTHROP HARBOR, ZION and WAUKEGAN
Free!
Lakes, WI
Behold, a child is born
It’s the largest municipally owned recreation facility in America By Sandra Landen Machaj CORRESPONDENT
For those who live in the Pleasant Prairie area there is no excuse for inactivity – not even the cold. The RecPlex, 9900 Terwell Terrace, provides visitors with multiple physical activities to keep their fitness level up all year long. Situated on the shore of Lake Andrea, the RecPlex is the largest municipally owned recreational facility in the country. The fitness center opened in 2000 but was just a shadow of its current size. Now two additions later, the facility boasts 302,000 square feet and is the home of two National Hockey League-sized ice rinks, an Olympic-sized pool, a large field house with eight full-size basketball courts, and a fitness workout room that is the envy of anyone who has
ever had to stand in line to wait for a treadmill or exercise bike. RecPlex also offers daycare, fitness classes, an indoor running track, and rooms to lease for private parties. The facility is owned by the Town of Pleasant Prairie and as such is open for membership to all residents. The facility also accepts memberships from those outside of Pleasant Prairie at a higher rate. Swimming The center offers a comprehensive swimming program called Patriots Swimming. They begin with children as young as 6 months and teach them the basics of swimming and continue teaching swimming and water safety. For those interested in competitive
See RECPLEX, Page 7
EARLENE FREDERICK Hi-Liter
Above: Mary (Emily Johnson) and Joseph (Trevor Niemyjski) welcome baby Jesus into their lives during the live nativity at Oakvue Farm in Bristol earlier this month. It was the 25th live nativity at the farm, which has been in the Gillmore family for about 170 years. At left: Margaret Gillmore, 8, participates in the event as an angel.
SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ Hi-Liter
This massive building in Pleasant Prairie is the home of the RecPlex, the largest municipal recreation facility in the United States. The facility offers a variety of membership options.
News of the Christ child Christmas Eve Service 7pm Christmas Day Service 10am We welcome the community to join us for these special services or our weekly services at 9 a.m. on Sundays. Pastor Joshua Scheil
HOPE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
876 Lance Dr., Twin Lakes, WI 189002