By Dr. Ferrell Miller - JC Breakfast Optimists
Donna Swihart is the Manager at the 12th Street Community Center in Junction City. She has worked with the City of Junction City for the past 12 years. She believes that community involvement is important and stated “I have a job where I get paid to play.”
The 12th Street Community Center is located at 1002 W. 12th Street where there are rooms and gym space for rent and programs set up for all ages. Some of the free programs include Walk-4-Fitness from 7:00 AM until 9:00 AM Monday through Friday and Pickleball from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Monday through Friday and Tuesday evenings from 6 until 8:00 PM. Dona said “Pickleball is a paddle sport that is easy to learn and fun for all ages. All equipment is provided.”
Donna also said that “on the first, third and fourth Fridays of each month between 5 and 6:00 PM (or the food is gone), Breaking Bread of JC brings our community together by serving a great meal at no charge.”
There are Open Gym Hours Mondays through Fridays between 11 AM and 8:00 PM and on Saturdays from 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM (subject to change for gym rentals). Momentum Volleyball Club offers free instructional volleyball for K-6th graders each Sunday through November 5th.
Youth programs include Safe Sitter Classes with sessions open to 6th through 8th graders November 10th and 11th. Mrs. Swihart told the Optimist Club members that “Safe Sitters classes are provided to students to learn skills in caring for children of different ages, safety, and behavior management as well as how to run their own babysitting business. Instruction includes infant and child choking rescue, and CPR. Two other classes are Art lessons and Mad Scientist Fun!”
Fitness Programs include Yoga, Sit and Be Fit, Zumba and use of the Fitness Center. All-Treats Day! will be October 26th from 6:00-7:30 PM after the Costume Parade downtown. For more information about these programs and facilities usage, please contact Dona Swihart at 785-238-7529.