Senior Center plans classes and events

MONROE — The Behring Senior Center has numerous activities and classes planned. Arrangements to participate can be made by calling the senior center at 325-3173 or stopping at the center reception desk. Participants must pre-register for all programs, including free ones, so staff will know how many will be attending to order supplies or food. All classes and activities are for people 55 and older. And stop by the center to pick up your 2020 Bus Trip Registration Day packets.

Classes

●  Valentine cardmaking class will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4 with Sue. There is a cost for this class and all supplies will be provided.

Events

●  Open gym for advanced Pickleball will be starting at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2 and social Pickleball will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3.

●  Chair massage by Melissa Kieler will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 2 and April 6. Sessions are 20 minutes and you will need an appointment. There is a cost that you will give Melissa. 

●  Breakfast for all veterans and spouses ages 55 and over will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Do not come before 8 a.m. The next breakfast will be Wednesday, Feb. 5.

●  A mindful meditation workshop with Susan Andersen from the Great Plains Zen Center will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays in January starting Jan. 8. There is a cost for this.

●  Julie’s foot care will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 and Tuesday, Jan. 28. There is a cost and each appointment is 30 minutes. Future dates are Tuesdays Feb. 4, 11, 25 and March 10, 17 and 31.

●  Bingo will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

●  A winter luncheon will be held at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Bridget will make grilled cheese paninis and Theresa will be making regular and white chicken chili. There is a cost for lunch. Snow date will be Thursday, Jan. 23.

●  The January movie “A Dog’s Journey” will be shown at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

●  The card game Flippo will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31.

●  National “Wear Red Day” for heart health will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7.

●  A Couples’ Anniversary Party will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13. Entertainment will be provided by John Duggleby. Refreshments will be also be provided and Shannan will be taking pictures. You can display your wedding photo. There is a cost to attend.