The Recreation Ministry at First Woodway provides recreation facilities and activities all year long that give all people the opportunity to strive for healthy and active living. It is the Recreation Staff’s desire that all people feel safe and welcome while they connect with their neighbors in our facilities.
Upcoming MAC Events
NRHC: Bring on the Fall Hike | Sep 21 | 7:00 + 8:00 am | Lake Waco Dam
Enjoy the beginning of the fall season with an early hike in the morning weather! There will be two groups – beginner hikers will meet 7:00 – 7:45 am and seasoned hikers will meet 8:00 – 9:15 am. Park and meet us at the Waco Lake Hike and Bike Trail parking. Contact Jen Martinsen for more information at putty66@mac.com or by phone at (254) 717-2997, and stay up to date on everything happening with the NRHC on the Facebook Page!
Pickleball & Potluck | Sep 28 | 8:00 – 11:00 am | MAC
Come join us for Pickleball & Potluck, where we hit the courts and share in a come-and-go potluck meal together. Our meal for this month will be breakfast food! Contact the MAC to let us know what dish/drink you are wanting to bring. Everyone’s welcome – whether you’re just wanting to check out the sport or you’re a pickleball pro. Just meet at the MAC – where strangers become neighbors!
84 Runners: Shipley Donut Dash – Run, Walk, Serve! | Oct 19 | 7:00 – 10:00 am | MAC Parking Lot
If you prefer donuts over dashing, come out and volunteer for this fun event! You “do-nut” want to miss out. Help is needed for setting up the race course, organizing give-aways, passing out race bags, cheering on the runners, and cleaning up afterwards. All proceeds from the race will go to benefit Hunger Free Midway ISD. Come for the fun but stay for the donuts! Sign up to serve here.
For all the runners, strollers, and walkers: the Shipley Donut Dash 5K is fast approaching! This annual fun run supports a local non-profit and includes a variety of awards including division awards and overall medals. There will also be door prizes, food and drinks, and of course…DONUTS after the race. You can sign up for the run on the here or on the app.
MAC Fall Classic Basketball Tournament | Oct 19 | 10:30 am – 3:30 pm | MAC
Get ready for our annual 4 v 4 basketball tournament on Saturday, October 19! There will only be one division, and players must be 16 years or older to participate. Following the championship game, there will be a low-hoop dunk competition. This year’s tournament will be benefitting a local non-profit: Hunger Relief Midway ISD. This organization provides food to students in our communities who struggle with food insecurities. Check-in will open at 10:30 am, with gameplay kicking off at 11:00 am. Cost is $20 (includes shirt), and the deadline to register online or on the church app is 12:00 pm Friday, Oct 18. Please email Trevor Jackson with any questions.
MAC Fitness Room + Walking Track Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 6:00 – 11:00 am | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 6:00 – 11:00 am | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 – 11:00 am | Closed
Thursday: 6:00 – 11:00 am | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 – 11:00 am | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Fitness Classes
Want to join a Fitness Class at the MAC?Fitness Classes
Be sure to fill out this fitness class payment form! Click here.
Participation Form
Want to come to the MAC?Facility Rental Form
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Basketball: Pray + Play
A time of basketball and prayer for one another
RSVP is required – please email Trevor Jackson.
Mon: 5:45 – 7:45 am | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Wed & Fri: 5:45 – 7:45 am
Pickleball
Mon: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Tue & Thu: 6:00 – 7:30 am
Fri: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 -11:00 am (Beginner Friendly)
Fitness Classes
Pilates
Mon & Fri: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Leader: Bonnie Luft
Chair Pilates (FREE)
Mon & Fri: 10:15 – 11:00 am
Leader: Bonnie Luft
Strength + Stretch
Tue & Thu: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Leader: Paula Roberson
Aerobics (FREE)
Wed: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Leader: Bonnie Luft
*Please note, there is a payment process for some of our Fitness Classes. You may visit each class twice for free! Click here to access the fitness class payment form.
Family Time
A family friendly time in the gym for games
Sat: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
84 Runners: Bi-Monthly Runs
Join René Maciel and other walkers, joggers, and runners on the first and third Saturday of every month at 7:30 am (8:00 am starting in October) in front of the MAC. We meet briefly and then run/walk around 3-4 miles. We run mostly around the church and through the neighborhoods and some access roads. Strollers, kids, and pets on leashes are welcome! Keep up with 84 Runners events on the Facebook Page.
Narrow Road Hiking Club
Narrow Road Hiking Club (NRHC) is a group that meets on weekdays, Saturday mornings, and Sunday afternoons to adventure through God’s creation together. We are excited to announce that Jen Martinsen, Adjunct Faculty in HHPR (Health, Human Performance, & Recreation) at Baylor, will be the new leader of this group. You can reach out to Jen with any questions at putty66@mac.com or by phone at (254) 717-2997. Keep in the loop by joining our Narrow Road Hiking Club Facebook page for updates!
Learn More
Gymnasium
Basketballs, volleyballs, and other equipment is available to be checked out at the Service Desk. Just ask for help and we will get you what you need!
- Basketball: a full court gym, equipped with six basketball goals – four side goals can be lowered for younger players
- Volleyball: a full volleyball court, or can be set as two half-courts
- Locker Rooms: men’s and women’s locker rooms are available with showers and changing areas
Workout Room
The workout room, on the second floor of the MAC, is open to anyone age 18 years or older. Because of heavy weights, and machinery with moving parts, it is unsafe for any children to be in the room.
- Precor cardio equipment: 3 recumbent bikes, 2 treadmills, 2 ellipticals
- Cybex strength stations: chest press, overhead press, lat pull, seated leg curl, leg extension, leg press, functional strength trainer
- Free Weights: 3 racks of dumbbells and weighted bars
- Other: benches, yoga mats, and more
Walking Track
The second floor provides an indoor walking track, open to the gym floor below.
Outdoor Fields & Playground
- Just outside the MAC doors is a large playground area with picnic tables, monkey bars, swing sets, see-saws, a fort with slides, and more.
- Across the parking lot are several play fields for baseball, soccer, and flag football.
Meeting Space
- The Party Room is an all-purpose room located on the first floor next to the gym. It includes a small kitchen area with an ice machine, refrigerator, sink, oven and stove.
- The MAC Parlor is a formal room located off the front foyer of the MAC. It features large floor-to-ceiling windows and is lightly furnished.
Facility Rental
Community members are welcome to use the MAC. The facility is heavily used for school and church activities on a weekly basis. Rental availability is scheduled around church/school usage. To learn more about fees and available times, please contact Ashlyn Goranov and click here to fill out a MAC Facility Rental Form.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can my team reserve the gym?
Yes, however, our available times are limited due to church and school use. Please contact Trevor Jackson for details.
2. Can anyone come to the MAC?
Yes. The MAC is open to any and all. On your first visit you will be required to fill out a MAC Participation Release Waiver (click here to fill it out prior to your visit).
3. Is the Fitness Room open to anyone?
No. You must be 18 years or older to enter into the Fitness Room. Even if those younger are just observing, they still may not enter the Fitness Room.
4. Are there any age requirements for the MAC?
Yes. For those under the age of 13, a parent must be with them at all times while at the MAC. For those between the ages of 13 and 15, a parent must be with them on their first visit to fill out a waiver and so that we may have a parent phone number in case of emergency. As for anyone older than the age of 15, we view as adults. They may fill out a waiver and be on their own at the MAC.
5. Can I rent out the MAC and/or MAC rooms for special events?
Yes, however, the event will have to be requested via this form. For ministry events, there should be no fee. For events that are not connected to a ministry, there will be a fee. For those events, please fill out this form. For any and all rental questions, please ask Ashlyn Goranov.
CrossRoads – Pre-Game Devo
Athletes, parents, and sport fans, we know the games are here and we want to walk with you! Introducing CrossRoads — a pre-game devo that will help get your heart right so that you can play right. Sign up for a pre-game devo every Friday from Case Smith! Text “CROSSROADS” to 254-845-7835 or click here to go to our CrossRoads webpage.