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 stop 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.
Classes
● Drop-In line dancing will be from 3 to 4 p.m. all Mondays in Oct. and Nov. with Pam Yeagle. There is a cost for this class.
● A quilting class, Stash Busters, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29 with Tereesa Schroeder. Learn five patterns to make scrappy quilts of table runners. There is a cost for this class and a limit of 15 people.
● A papercraft ornaments class will be held at 1 p.m. on Oct. 8 with Bonita Loeffel. There is a cost for this class and a limit to eight people.
● A computer basics class will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 10 with Robin McLeish. This very basic computer class if for beginners. Do not bring your laptop or tablet. There is a cost for this class and a limit of eight people.
● A Fall farmhouse signs class will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 with Theresa Klemm. There is a cost for this class and a limit of 12 people.
● A simple sweater vest knitting class will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Oct 14, 21, 28 and Nov. 4 with Jocelyn Kline. Supplies needed will be 1,000 yards of worsted yarn and needles. Basic knitting skills required. There is a cost for this class.
● An AARP driver safety course will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 16. Refresher course of the rules of the road in a classroom setting. Bring your AARP card with or check with your insurance company to see if they offer a discount. There is a cost to be paid to the instructor.
● A spaghetti wildflower class will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 with Tracy Signer. Paint with actual spaghetti and fun tools. There is a cost for this class.
Events
● No Sept. Veteran’s Breakfast because of the Brat Bash. The next breakfast will be Oct. 2.
● Every Tuesday the card game “Horse and Pepper” will be at 1 p.m.
● Introduction to Pickleball will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 12. Wear exercise clothes and gym shoes.
● Chair massage by Melissa Kieler will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16. Sessions are 20 minutes and you will need an appointment. There is a cost that you will give Melissa.
● There will be a walking group with Bridget at 10 a.m. on Mondays starting Sept. 16, 23, 30 and Oct. 7, 14, and 21 at the north shelter at Twining Park.
● Exercise in the Park from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays starting Sept. 16, 23, 30 and Oct. 7, 14, and 21 at the north shelter at Twining Park. There is a cost and a limit of 10 people.
● Highground Veterans Memorial Park trip will be held Sept. 17. Open to the public, they do not have to be 55 or older.
● A men’s day out at Camp Randall will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept 18. There is a cost for the bus and tour and lunch will be on your own. Limited to 20 men.
● There will be an escape room adventure with Theresa from 10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 23 in Madison. There is a cost which includes bus and adventure fee and limited to 20 people.
● The Sept. movie “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” will be at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 24.
● A program on Hemp Oil and CBD Oil will be held at 1 p.m. on Oct. 17. Ben Grossen will talk about all the different thing Hemp and CBD Oil is used for.
● A men’s day out at the Monroe National Historic Cheesemaking Center will be at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 18. There is a cost for the tour at the cheesemaking center. Lunch and transportation is on your own.
● A program on managing arthritis will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 presented by the Monroe Clinic Home Care. Learn types, symptoms and tips to support the condition.
● The singing ventriloquist will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 29. Terry Walker and Danny will be singing a variety of music from Oldies to Country with some Halloween fun. Limited to 80 people.
