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 The Williams Center
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●Performance Center
●Wellness Center
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The Williams Center has become an integral part of daily life in the Oelwein community since its opening in 2002. The facility, named in honor of benefactor Churchill Williams, benefits both the bodies and minds of area residents and guests, and is truly a center of education, entertainment, and wellness.
Stained glass installed...
The Williams Center took on a new look of music and the arts when 18 panels of stained glass windows were installed in the foyer. The image is a musical score beginning with the G cleft, flowing some 40-feet across the east side of the building, interspersed with one panel of dancers and one of the tragedy/comedy drama mask. A group of some 30 talented and ambitious Oelwein volunteers under the tutelage of Oelwein artist Connie Kerns completed the project.
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WILLIAMS CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
This modern auditorium for the performing arts seats 800 people. Entertainers of regional and national fame are scheduled this season as well as local school and community performers. Always comfortable seating and controlled temperatures!
COMING PERFORMANCES...
July 18, 2009 - Sat. 7pm - Celebration Iowa - Iowa High School Talent - This group stops in Oelwein on an annual basis to share a wonderful show of singing, dancing and jazz. Completely new each year. A must see.
August 29, 2009 - Sat. 7pm - Branson on the Road - Has been performing in Oelwein for past 2-3 years. This group lists itself as the only one that performs in Branson to take their show on the road. Debbie Horton performed with Johnny Cash. They bring a completely new show to Oelwein every year.
Oct. 10, 2009 - Sat. 7pm - Rose Stone Trio (Chamber Trio) - This Trio hails from Tulsa, OK. Their musical instrumentation features a harp, harpsichord and flute. Performance includes classical chamber and Broadway musicals.
Dec. 13, 2009 - Sun. 2pm - Christmas @ the Williams Center Back by popular demand, this program will feature professional talent, Oelwein High School Music and Drama, and talent from the community. 2 hours.
Jan. 7, 2010 - Thurs. 7pm - American English (Beatles Tribute) - This group will take you back to a musical era not to be forgotten. Members of the group portray members of the Beatles band and have been called the best in the country. They have performed all over the U.S. and Canada, as well as other places around the world.
Feb. 27, 2010 - Sat. 7pm - Robert Robinson (Gospel Singer) - Robert is a premier African-American gospel singer who hails from the Twin Cities area. Robert has been singing gospel music since he was four and continues to sing in his home church. The creme de la creme!
March 5, 2010 - Fri. 7pm - Slide (Irish Band) - Slide has been featured by various magazines as one of the better Irish bands. They hail from Ireland and their music recalls the traditional powerhouse of music from Daire Bracken. They sing, they dance, and they will play their way into the Irish hearts of everyone.
March 23, 2010 - Tues. 7pm - The Millers (Blues/Blues Rock) - A family blues band who could be portrayed as performing music somewhere between B.B. King and Bob Dylan. They were a hit on "America's Got Talent". This family group features a teenage member of the family on the harmonica who is considered a phenum.
April 17, 2010 - Sat. 7pm - Tonic Sol-fa (Mens Quartet) - Another group from the Twin Cities, this quartet has been named in the top five groups to see in America. Not only have they been featured on the NBC Today Show, but also in the pages of Newsweek. Other outings have included performance time with Jay Leno, Shawn Colvin, Lonestar and Garrison Keillor. They have sold more than a million copies of their various albums (CDs). A must see group!
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Contact Doug McFarlane, Manager
Williams Center for the Performing Arts
319-283-6616 or 283-2154
dmac36@mchsi.com
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WELLNESS CENTER
The Wellness Center is open 7 days a week. Free tours are given daily. A variety of fitness and dance classes, circuit weight and cardiovascular equipment, a gym and indoor track are all available (see below). Wellness offerings include Sap Services, Massage Therapy, Facials, Microdermabrasion, Thermal Touch Treatments, body Therapy Treatments, Waxing Services, Mineral Make-up Applications, Artificial Nails, Manicures, Pedicures, Spa Packages, Smoke Cessation, Weight and Stress Management Classes. Call 319-283-2312 to make an appointment today.
A 12-month membership includes full use of the fitness and recreation facility.
Family and senior discounts are available. The gym is available to rental for private parties...call for details.
We are now offering Spa Services, Massage Therapy, Facials, Microdermabration, Thermal Touch Treatments, Make-up Application, Artificial Nails, Manicures, Pedicures, Spa Packages and much more.
Fitness and Recreation offerings...
Indoor track
Fitness classes
Children's classes
Aerobic studio
Shuffle Board Court
League & intramural sports
Racquetball court
Gymnasium
Personal training
Massage Therapy
Circuit & free weight equipment
Treadmills
EFX cross trainers
Recumbent bicycles
Circuit weight room
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Summer Class Schedule:
6:00-6:45am M/W - Butts & Guts
6:00-6:45am T/TH - Step Aerobics
8:00-8:50am W/F - Dance Fitness
8:30-9:30am T/TH - Strength Training
9:30-10:15am M/W/F - Bodywell
9:30-11:00am T/TH - Youth Open Gym (K-6)
5:00-6:00pm T/TH - Strength Training
Summer Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5:30am - 7:30pm
Friday: 5:30am - 6pm
Saturday: 7am - 12pm
Sunday: 4pm - 7pm
Hours subject to change due to low census.
Daily Rate .... $5.35
College .... $24.61/month
NOTE:Youth must be in 8th grade or older to come without adult supervision (excluding Open Gym).
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Call for a free brochure listing programs and schedules.
Jessica Burkhart, Community Recreation/Wellness Facilitator
319-283-2312
wellness@oelwein.k12.ia.us
Mercy Rehabilitation Services
319-283-6100
The Williams Wellness Center
317 8th Avenue SE, Oelwein, IA 50662
Phone 283-2312, Fax 319-283-2314
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