The YWCA Knoxville is happy to announce that they are now offering free classes to Club W members at both the Downtown Center and Phyllis Wheatley Center locations. For only $40 a year, members now have free access to an assortment of land classes such as kickboxing and stress relief & relaxation, and aquatic classes such as aqua aerobics, water conditioning, and aqua zumba.

All Club W members receive full access to the indoor heated lap pool, sauna, workout rooms, weights, treadmills, yoga supplies, basketballs, volleyball nets, and both men and women’s locker rooms. 

The YWCA continues its long-standing goal to provide affordable health and fitness programming to women and their families. With memberships of only $40 per year for adults and $12 per year for youth, YWCA’s Club W instills women, men, and children with the hope and confidence to transform their bodies and their spirits. Club W is available to everyone regardless of sex, race, income, or ability.

For more information about Club W or the YWCA, please visit our Web site at www.ywcaknox.com or text CLUBW to 68398.

The Knoxville Writers’ Guild announces the election of three new members to its Board of Directors. Patricia Gilliam, Kara McLain and Robert Beasley began their three-year term on Jan. 1. They join nine other current board members for 2013.

Sara Keller and Lucy Seiger were also elected in the 2013 slate, but were previously serving on the board after being appointed in 2012 to fill open positions. Keller also will serve as treasurer. Erin Atchley completes the KWG’s final officer position as president for 2013.

Saturday, Jan. 26, 10-11 a.m.

WDVX-FM Radio: Kidstuff

Free live music show! Join WDVX & your host Sean McCollough for Kidstuff Live at the Knoxville Visitors Center. Also featuring the Rockin’ Kidstuff Band with Kevin Abernathy and girl band The Pinksters. So grab your adult and come to Kidstuff Live! It’s a lot of fun for the kid in everyone!

Contact: (865) 544-1029 x231, e-mail

Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, Tenn. 37902.

By Martha Woodward