WHITEFISH COMMUNITY CENTER
A Gathering Place for the people of Whitefish, Montana
Activities at WCC
Whitefish Community Center is dedicated to bringing quality experiences to our members and the community as a whole on a daily basis. Check out what is currently happening!
Yoga - All Ages & Abilities
Mondays @ 9:30am
Yoga - All Ages and Abilities is the perfect way to start your Monday morning. This class is open to all of our members for free.
Senior Fitness
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:00am
Low impact aerobics both sitting in chairs and standing, asymmetric exercises with rubber bands and using balls to improve coordination. Open to men and women of all ages, friendly welcoming atmosphere. Meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am.
Pinochle & Cribbage
Tuesdays @ 12:00pm
Game time! All levels welcome, just show up and we will get introduced and set up.
Whitefish Together
Tuesdays @ 9:30am
This group is geared towards families with babies 0-24 months but older siblings are welcome. Hosted by local parents, our mission is to create an open space for babies and their people to gather, play, share and connect through the ups and downs of the early years. Meet other parents and caregivers, and form lasting friendships!
Ladies Mahjong
Wednesdays @ 11:00am
This Chinese game is played, usually by four people, with 136 or 144 rectangular pieces called tiles. The object is to collect winning sets of these tiles, as in card games such as gin rummy. A dedicated group of women meet and play once a week and welcome more players!
Tai Chi
Wednesdays @ 10:00am
Master Hamer teaches a class for all ability levels that focuses on stability, mobility and flexibility. Slow, graceful movements improve balance. Focused postures encourage mindful movement of the body. Deliberate, low speed promotes improved circulation and develops mental growth.
Spanish for Toddlers
- Coming Spring 2024 -
WCC Board Member and former Whitefish High School Spanish teacher, Lya (Luna) Hardwicke, will be introducing toddlers to the Spanish language through songs and other activities. Luna will be joined by Brooke Myhre and Janis Pierce in creating a fun atmosphere for learning. Toddlers, ages 3-5, with their parents.
Book Club
Third Friday of the Month @ 12:30pm
Low impact aerobics both sitting in chairs and standing, asymmetric exercises with rubber bands and using balls to improve coordination. Open to men and women of all ages, friendly welcoming atmosphere. Meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am.
Toe Nail Clinic
Last Monday of the Month @ 1:00pm
Monthly day to give some love and care to your hard working toes. Come in anytime from 1pm-3pm and have professionals Dr. Jenkins and Dr. Webb trim your toe nails to perfection. This service is free to members and $10 for non-members.
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Community Activities - 2024
Events that have happened so far this year!
Generation-to-Generation Technology
Back by popular demand! A group of Whitefish's most tech savvy young people come answer questions about everything from cell phones to websites.
AARP Smart Driving Course
We brushed up on driving skills!
Antartica Ski Expedition Presentation
Whitefish resident Greg Adams presents a slide show and Q & A session featuring highlights from his recent month-long ski expedition to Antarctica.
Lunchtime Presentation
Just in time for all the ice and snow, local therapists, Terese and Carly, came and shared a presentation with us during our lunch hour. Participants received ice cleats!
FamilySearch Genealogy Classes
Parts 1 and 2 opened the world of genealogy research right to our fingertips with FamilySearch.
Community Activities - 2023
Little trip down memory lane to remember all the fun we had in 2023...
February Glacier Park Series
A crowd favorite! February Wednesday Evenings took us from the peaks to the valleys of Glacier National Park with four amazing speakers.
Language Events
We hosted German, French, and Spanish conversational teas in 2023. There were tasty treats to eat, coffee and tea, and plenty of conversation!
Monthly Ballroom Dancing
Push back the furniture and turn up the music! Volunteers Son and Amanda Vu organized dances with all your favorite music. Waltz, Cha Cha, Two Step, Swing, Argentine Tango, Western. It was...well, a ball!
Tech help Seniors to Seniors!
Members of the junior and senior high came and spent a day answering questions and helping seniors with all things tech. From computers to smart phones, the teens were an amazing help to those of us who are a bit technologically challenged.
Explore! Presentations
Presenter Linda Smith delighted us with monthly presentations that took us from ancient Egypt to outer space. There are plans to have her return this year so stay tuned!
August Writers Evening Series
Wednesday summer evenings in August were a real treat as we enjoyed readings and conversations with four local authors.
Car Window Wash
Board members and volunteers scrubbed the dust and bug juice off windshields for free!
September Caregivers Series
September Wednesday evenings were excellent resources for those of us caring for aging family members. Four speakers covered a wide range of topics and answered questions.
Fall Risk Assessment Event
Jessica Connelly visited us with a very informative and helpful lecture as well as a free fall assessment test to any willing participants.
Crafting cards
Special Christmas card making event for Veterans and folks in the hospital.
Reverse Mortgages Lecture
We learned the ins and outs of Reverse Mortgages and were able to ask questions of local broker, Ed Nissen.
Gingerbread Houses
It smelled tasty in the Center as members and visitors put their treat making skills to work.