JAMES CITY COUNTY — It’s the first week of 2022 and with the new year comes new community fitness and wellness events. Below is a list of some of the recreational events happening around James City County for the month of January.
If a web link isn’t already listed with an event, locals should use the James City County Recreation webpage or call 757-259-4200 to register.
January 12
Drumming for Wellness
When: Wednesday, Jan. 12, 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: James City County Recreation Center
Charge: Free
Age: Ages 16+
January 13
Learn to Swim, Free Swim Evaluations
When: 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6 and Tuesday, Jan. 11
Where: Registration for January and February classes is open through Jan.13. Class schedules are available at the Recreation Center Front Desk and online at https://jamescitycountyva.gov/2673/Aquatics
January 14.
Splash on Friday
When: Friday, Jan. 14, 6-8 p.m.
Where: James City County Recreation Center
Charge: Free
Age: All Ages
January 15.
Gait Analysis
When: Saturday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m.-noon
Where: James City County Recreation Center
Age: 10+
Charge: Free
Local sports chiropractor Dr. Daniel Shaye of Performance Chiropractic will be performing FREE gait analysis.
Call 757-259-4176 to schedule your time slot.
January 18
R.A.D.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan. 18, Jan.20, Jan.25, Jan. 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Where: James City County Recreation Center
Charge: Free
Age: Ages 14+
The R.A.D. system (Rape Aggression Defense) is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. Five-day workshop with classes taught by certified R.A.D. instructors with the James City County Police Department.
Call 757-259-4200 to register.
Indoor Cycle 101
When: Tuesday, Jan. 18, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Where: James City County Recreation Center
Charge: Free
Age: Ages 14+
January 20
Introduction to Pickleball
When: Thursday, Jan. 20, 9-10:30 a.m.
Where: James City County Recreation Center
Charge: Free
Age: 18+
Preregistration is required by Jan. 13. January and February classes will take place indoors and March classes will take place on outdoor courts.
January 27
Forest Friends Yoga – Winter Wonder
When: Thursday, Jan. 27, 5-6 p.m.
Where: Freedom Park
Charge: $5
Age: Ages 5-8
January 29
Walk This Way: Williamsburg Walking Club
When: Saturday, Jan. 29, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Freedom Park Multiuse Trail 3
Charge: Free
Age: Ages 14+
