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Whiting Community Center Offers Yearly Special Rates for a Limited Time!


Thursday, January 24, 2008

There's still time to start your New Year's resolution to get in shape and reach for your goals!  Take the first step and leap forward into a "healthy" 2008 and purchase a yearly membership to the Whiting Community Center.  Yearly Special Membership Rates are being offered NOW thru February 29th.  That's one extra day in February this year for you not to miss out on this special offer.  The Community Center offers a walking/jogging track, two saunas, two whirlpools, land and water aerobics classes, and a state-of-the-art weight and cardiovascular room.  Men and women come throughout the day and evening to use the facilities.  If you've never visited the Whiting Community Center, stop in soon for a tour of our facility. We also have rental lockers available for any yearly member at the cost of $60 per year.  Proof of residency is required when purchasing a membership (only check and cash are acceptable means of payment).

SPECIAL RATES:  (until February 29th)

  • Residents (46394 sip code)      $150    (reg. $210)
  • Senior Residents 60+              $120    (reg. $165)
  • Non-Residents                        $300    (reg.$450)
  • Senior Non-Residents 60+       $180    (reg. $280)

Hurry in and don't miss out on this great offer!





Whiting Community Center Welcomes Herman Miller, III


Thursday, January 24, 2008

Whiting Community Center would like to welcome Herman Miller, III.  Herman is presently employed by a Indiana University NW as an Athletic Trainer.  He also is a Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer at the Hammond YMCA.  With over 7 years experience in the fitness field, Herman is definitely going to give you a workout for your money!  Join him every SATURDAY starting February 9th for one or both of the following classes:

BOOTCAMP: 9:00- 9:45 AM  Saturdays (Includes push-ups, squat thrusts, lunges, etc.)

STEP AEROBICS:  10:00- 10:45 AM  Saturdays   Looking to improve your leg strength, coordination, balance and endurance?  Step Aerobics will provide you all that plus you'll get a great cardiovascular workout...burn fat, shape & tone, and build muscle.

SPECIAL OFFER:  For a limited time, non-residents will be able to purchase a daily $4 resident pass if attending these classes!





Ice Rink at Standard Diamonds
Tuesday, January 22, 2008

The City of Whiting is pleased to announce the opening of an ice rink at Standard Diamond Park.

Weather permitting, the rink and warming shelter are open until 10 p.m. daily. Although skating is free, skaters must provide their own equipment and skate at own risk.

The rink is located at the far end of the parking lot near the softball diamond.





Whiting Elected Officials Sworn in on January 1
Friday, January 4, 2008

Mayor Joe Stahura, newly elected Clerk-Treasuer Mark Adam, Judge Ann P. Likens and the seven member City Council, took their official oath of office on January 1 at noon in City Hall.  Each official will now serve a new 4-year term.  State Senator Frank Mrvan administered the oath to each of the candidates. 



Town Forum with Congressman Pete Visclosky
Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Congressman Pete Visclosky will hold a Town Forum on Saturday, January 12, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm at Whiting City Hall, 1443 - 119th Street, Whiting, IN, upstairs in the Council Chambers.  Each year, these forums provide an opportunity to discuss the issues facing Northwest Indiana and our country.







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