Achieve Your 2025 Resolutions with Help from the Town of Clayton

Setting New Year’s resolutions can be a tradition filled with promises, but it’s not always easy to stay on track. The Town of Clayton is committed to helping residents meet their goals in 2025 with plenty of support.

“We are here to help residents turn their goals into reality,” said Communication Director Nathanael Shelton. “From fitness classes and volunteer opportunities to local events and civic engagement, there are so many ways to get involved. We want the community to know that Clayton has the resources needed to make resolutions achievable and enjoyable, and we’re always happy to help direct people to the best options to meet their goals.”

Highlighting some of the most popular resolutions for 2025, here’s how the Town can support residents in making their goals tangible:

Get Active: Stay fit with fitness classes at the Clayton Community Center (715 Amelia Church Road) where amenities include an indoor walking track, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a large gymnasium. For a change of pace, complement your fitness routine with a scenic walk along the Clayton Greenway.
Spend More Time Outdoors: Enjoy Clayton’s beautiful parks with walking trails, a disc golf course, picnic shelters, and multipurpose playing fields – perfect for exercise or relaxation.
Learn New Skills: Take up hobbies like knitting, gardening, or drawing through workshops offered by Clayton Parks and Recreation or Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library (100 South Church Street). Explore the Program Guide or Calendar of Events for more opportunities.
Read More: Visit Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library to access countless books and audiobooks in both physical and digital formats – all available with a library card.
Attend Live Performances: Experience local arts and entertainment at The Clayton Center (111 East Second Street). Upcoming performances include Reggie Rice: Fool of Illusions, Clue: The Movie with Guest Appearance by Lesley Ann Warren, and the Derina Harvey Band. Visit The Clayton Center website for event details and tickets.
Support Local Businesses: Discover more than 250 unique shops, restaurants, and services in Downtown Clayton, contributing to the local economy while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.
Volunteer: Give back by volunteering as a coach with Clayton Parks and Recreation or as a Scene Stealer at The Clayton Center. If interested, fill out a volunteer form.
Become More Informed: Engage with your community by attending Town Council meetings at 6 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month at Town Hall (111 East Second Street). Meetings are also livestreamed on the Town’s YouTube channel.