To register for events or programs please call us at (608) 325-3173 or stop by the front desk!
You are welcome to pick-up your copy of “THE RED BRICK AGENDA” at the Behring Senior Center to get more information. They are found inside the Front Lobby door in a basket or in the Wellness Center just inside the door.
VETERAN’S BRUNCH for all veterans who are 55 years of age and over! Wednesday, October 12th from 10:00am until 12:00pm.
We will be having breakfast casserole, sausage, cinnamon rolls, and beverages. Donation of $3.00 and PLEASE CALL (608) 325-3173 so we know how much food to prepare. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!!! Thank-you.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Please bring a change of shoes to wear in the gym. Classes are as follows:
1. Fitness First is on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 to 9:15am.
2. Men’s Exercise is on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:15am.
3. Chair Pilates is on Mondays from 10:45 to 11:30am & Wednesdays 11:45 — 11:30am
4. Balance Yoga is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:15am.
5. Dance Aerobics will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. First class is from 8:30 to 9:15 am and the second class is from 10:45 to 11:30am. Please note there are 2 classes!
6. Yoga is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:45am to 12:30pm.
7. Power Yoga-Monday Mixer at Noon
8. Fusion is on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:45 to 11:30am.
The Behring Senior Center offers Drop-ins and Punch Cards for all exercise classes.
CHAIR MASSAGE
Dates: Fridays, October 7 & 21, November 4 & 18, Cost: $30.00, Times: 9:30am to 12:00pm (20 minutes)
Melissa Kieler is a Massage Therapist at Healing Notes here in Monroe. You will pay Melissa directly the day of your appointment.
FOOT CARE WITH JULIE
Dates: Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 29
Cost: $42.00 and you will pay Julie directly
Times: 8:00am to 4:00pm. Appointments are around 30 minutes.
Senior Center Library is open on the 2nd floor, 8am-4pm Monday-Friday.
Table Tennis (ping pong): will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00pm.
Pool (Billiards): The pool hall is open from 9am to 4pm Monday-Friday.
Pickleball: Beginners: Mondays 2-4 pm Intermediate: Tues & Thurs 2-4 pm
CARDS
Card games are at the Senior Center FROM 12:30 TO 3:30PM. We are playing for fun and there are NO PRIZES. Mondays are
Euchre, Tuesdays are Canasta and Horse & Pepper, Thursdays are for 500 and Yass.
Bingo with Aster & Flippo at the Senior Center. You must sign up because there is a limit of only 42 people.
* Bingo is Friday, October 14th at 1:30pm. Aster will be giving away prizes. Be sure to sign up for this event, remember space is limited, call (608) 325-3173 soon.
* Flippo is Friday, October 28th at 1:30pm. You have to bring your own deck of cards. Please sign up for this event. Dress up in a Halloween Costume and be entered into a drawing for Monroe Money!
MOVIES FOR OCTOBER
First movie is Tuesday, October 11th at 1:30pm. Showing is “Downton Abbey: A New Era”, Rated PG, Run time: 2 hours, 4 min.
Second movie is Thursday, October 20th at 1:30pm. Showing is ”The Ghost and Mr. Chicken”, Rated G, Run time: 1 hour, 30 min.
Third movie is Tuesday, October 25th at 1:30pm. Showing is “Death on the Nile”, Rate PG-13, Run time: 2 hours, 7 min.
Coffee & Chat Book Club
Date: Monday, October 10th
Time: 10:00am
Place: Senior Center Dining Room
Quilts of Valor
A Quilt of Valor is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war. Honor, Freedom, and Comfort are stitched into every quilt to honor his/her service and sacrifice. Please stop by the Senior Center front desk to pick up a request form. Call (608) 325-3173 with any questions.
Mayflower Tours and Collette Tours
Travel brochures, applications, and pricing will be available at the front desk.
MEDICARE PROFESSIONALS
We have two different Medicare specialists who will be here to answer your questions about Medicare.
Appel Agency, 10:00 am on Thursdays: October 6 & 20
Nitza Pfaff, 10:30 am on Wednesdays: October 5, 12, 19, 26
High School Reunion Murder Mystery
Friday, October 21st at 1:30 pm Cost: $5.00
The Senior Center is having its very first Murder Mystery with a High School Reunion theme. Space is limited, and you must resister to attend this fabulous event. Light refreshments will be served.
Customs & Cultures of Japan
Thursday, October 6th at 1:30 pm Cost: Free
Joe Fahey will share the customs that guide everyday life in Japan, ranging from social rules to food and sports. Joe spent a year in Japan and is well versed in its culture.
Beginner Tap Dance
Wednesdays: October 5, 12, & 19; November 2, 9, & 16, Time: 3-4 pm, Cost: $30.00
Tap dance is a great way to move your body and learn a new skill, all while dancing and having a fun time. This class is suitable for standing with chair support and free standing.
The Red Brick Agenda Newsletter
Contact: Elizabeth Sorn, Coordinator at esorn@cityofmonroe.org
Behring Senior Center
1113 10th Street, Monroe, WI
(608) 325-3173
