WELLNESS CENTER
● As of June 1st, 2021 you will no longer need to make an appointment to work out.
● Members must change their shoes before using the equipment.
● Members must wipe the machine BEFORE AND AFTER using.
● There are arrows on the floor marking the direction members need to follow when changing equipment.
● The Wellness Center is for workouts only. There is no lounging area.
● There is a 30-minute time limit on each piece of equipment when other members are waiting.
● Face Masks are still required inside.
● Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
● We are accepting new memberships.
Call (608) 325-3173 for any questions you might have.
JUNE 1st thru AUGUST 31st ARE THE OUTDOOR EXERCISE CLASSES.
These classes will be held outside at different locations throughout Monroe. All of the classes are drop-in, and you pay $3.00 for each drop-in session. We will also have punch cards again, they are 10 classes for just $20.00. At the Senior Center Parking Lot WEST will be: Active 4 Life, Balanced Yoga, Chair Pilates, and Men’s Exercise. Yoga will be held at Twining Park by North Shelter, Dance Aerobics (Zumba) at Twining Park Tennis Courts. Finally, Water Aerobics will be at Monroe Swimming Pool.
CHAIR MASSAGE
Dates: Fridays, June 11th & 25th July 9th &23rd, And August 6th & 20th.
Times: 9:00am to 2:00pm (20 minutes)
Melissa Kieler is a Massage Therapist at Healing Notes here in Monroe. You will pay Melissa directly the day of your appointment. She accepts cash or check. MASKS REQUIRED. If you need to cancel, please call
NO LATER than Wednesday prior to your appointment so we can fill your spot with someone from our waiting list. Call (608) 325-3173 to schedule an appointment.
FOOT CARE WITH JULIE
Dates: Tuesdays, June 8, 15, & 22, July 6, 13 & 20, August 3, 17 & 24 are the appointments that are available for the next 3 months of the year 2021. Julie does have dates set up for the whole year of 2021 for appointments. Please call 325-3173 to make your appointments now. If you need to cancel, please call us at least 24 hours in advance so we can fill your spot from our waiting list.
Times: 8:00am to 4:00pm. Appointments are around 30 minutes.
Your feet will be soaked, your toenails will be clipped and your heels and other rough areas will be exfoliated. You’ll also get a mini leg & foot massage, as well as a refreshing lemon mist.
● Ken Schindler’s Memorial Golf Outing is on Thursday, June 24th for 9AM shot gun scramble. This includes golf, cart, and the meal catered by the Corner Pub & Deli from Argyle. There are 5 different categories of the Hole Prizes.
Call the Senior Center at 325-3173 for more information and to sign up soon!
Table tennis (ping pong) is starting on May 3rd and will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00pm. Players must wipe down paddles when done, one person has to wipe down the table in ping pong balls, and must wear face masks.
Pool players get those pool sticks all chalked up and ready to go!
The pool Hall will be open from 9am to 4pm. Only 6 players at a time. No more calling in for appointments. Please call 325-3173 for more information about the requirements to play.
Bingo & Flippo are also back at the Senior Center.
● Bingo is Tuesday, June 15th and Thursday June 17th at 1:00pm. This event will fill up quickly, so don’t wait to sign up.
● Flippo will be at 1:30pm on Friday, June 25th. You must sign up at 325-3173 and you have to bring your own deck of cards.
NEW ITEMS AT THE SENIOR CENTER
Be sure to call to sign up at 325-3173.
Big-Eyed Birds with Tracy Signer
Date: Wednesday, June 16th Time: 1:00 — 3:00pm Cost: $20.00 Limit: 10 people
A mixed media art lesson features acrylic painting, collage work, and gel pen. All supplies included; no experience necessary.
Knit a sweater with Jocelyn
Date: Mondays — June 21, 28 July 12, 19, 26 August 2
Time: 10am to Noon Cost: $36.00 Limit: 6 people
This class is for those who want to continue to be challenged with their knitting. Please pickup a copy of the “Red Brick Agenda” for more details on the class or call the Senior Center.
America’s greatest hits with John Duggleby
Date: Thursday, July 8th Time: 1st show at 10am to 11:am 2nd show at noon to 1pm.
You can only sign up for 1 show and there is a limit to 25 at each show.
John Duggleby returns to the Senior Center as “Yankee Doodle Duggleby”. He’ll lead a tuneful tour of red, white, and blue of our nation’s unique musical heritage.
Memory wall
Share your memories with us. Just write up a short story memory you wish to share with others. (Maximum of 150 words) Drop off at the Senior Center or mail in to us.
Stitch ‘n chat
Get your needles ready! Tuesday at 9:00am. Get together to work on knitting, crochet, cross stitch, or other projects.
Grocery Bingo with Aster Assisted Living
Tuesday, June 15th AND Thursday, June 17th You can only sign up for 1 day.
Time: 1:00pm and goes until the prizes are GONE.
Prizes are all grocery items. Be sure to sign up soon!
MOVIE TIME IS BACK!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 29th at 1:30pm for our 1st movie since the pandemic started. We will be showing a comedy, “Blithe Spirit”. A spiritualist medium holds a séance for a writer suffering from writer’s block. She accidentally summons the spirit of his deceased first wife and the fun starts. Seating is limited so call early to reserve you seat.
Attention Veterans:
We know how much you miss getting together at the monthly Veterans Breakfast. Liz and Bridget are creating a monthly Veterans event, and we hope to have it ready to go in August.
Watch for it in the July Newsletter for more information.
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.
