New Year's resolutions - places to go to fine new hobbies around Ashland

Samantha Whidden, Ashland Times-Gazette
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New year, new you.

Although most new year's resolutions tend to be geared toward weight loss, here is a list that includes both getting into shape and other fun activities/hobbies to help hit those 2024 goals.

Tin Can Chandelier - 1258 Franklin Ave., Ashland: Described as a functional work-space for seasoned artists, aspiring artist or just creativity junkies to hang out and learn, teach and share what inspires them. Tin Can Chandelier is an open-spaced barn-like setting.

Among the classes this month are Paint and Wine Workshops, Kids Paint Workshop and Pottery Wheel 101 Workshop. Pricing is between $30 and $35 (plus tax).

CrossFit 419 - 1151 Commerce Parkway, Ashland: For anyone looking to get into a new fitness routinge, CrossFit 419 offers 30- to 45-minute cardio classes that will strengthen, tone and help with weigth loss. Among the classes are: Sweat Class (8:15-9 a.m. Monday-Friday, barbells used for movements; Burn Class (5:15-6 p.m. Monday-Friday) without barbell movements and should include a partner; and Pump Class (6-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday), a special barbell special that focuses on strength and muscle gain.

CrossFit classes are offered Monday-Saturday; Olympic Lifting is at 7 a.m. Saturdays and is an extra $10 per class.

The Ashland Public Library - 224 Claremont Ave.: Offers events and activities throughout the months. The library has two book clubs that meet once a month − Traveling and Book Tok. Other activities are Story Scribes, craft workshop and bingo. See the Library's calendar for more details.

The YMCA of Ashland - 207 Miller St.: For those looking for less intense workouts and other activities, the YMCA offers classes for children and adults. Among the activities are swimming, gymnastics, dance, martial arts/boxing, adult sports/wellness and youth sports. The center provides a child water program so parents can work out and attend classes. The service is offered every day but Sundays, and is free to members and $3 for non-members.

For those looking for workouts and other activities, the Ashland YMCA offers classes for children and adults.
For those looking for workouts and other activities, the Ashland YMCA offers classes for children and adults.

The Ashland Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center - 527 E Liberty St.: Daily activities like swimming and fitness as well as Wednesday Night Ladies Ministry and Wednesday Night Adult Bible studies. There are stained-glass suncatcher workshops, adult crochet class and basket weaving workshops.

This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Resolving to get wintertime fit. Workouts, crafts, art in Ashland