For the members of this Milwaukee club, playing around is the point
About this episode
The episode explores the 40+ Double Dutch Club and the joy of adult play through the experiences of its members.
Do you remember the games you used to play as a kid? No matter how old you are, there’s a certain nostalgia that comes when those memories resurface. But what if time didn’t matter and, even as you got older, play never stopped? For 55-year-old Tanya Phillips, a newer member of the 40+ Double Dutch Club , it hasn’t. “This is like recess for grownups, that’s what it is,” she said. “It’s such a great feeling. I look forward to it every single week.” The club's Milwaukee chapter started in May 2024. Its captain, Angela Scott, was inspired by the first club in Chicago and its founder, Pamela Robinson, who had no idea that asking her friend to jump 10 years ago would turn into a national movement. Now, thousands of women across the country are part of the sisterhood. In this episode, we take you to one of the club's weekly meet-ups, where activities like Double Dutch, Hula-Hoop and hopscotch aren't just child's play. ##### Host: Kim Shine Uniquely Milwaukee is made possible by the generous support of our members .
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