FALL EXERCISE CLASSES

Indoor classes started September 1. Classes will be held in the gym. Please bring a change of shoes for the gym.

Fitness First: 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Men’s Exercise: 9:30 to 10 :15 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Chair Pilates: 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays only.

Balanced Yoga: 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Dance Aerobics: Tuesdays and Thursdays, first class is from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m., second class is from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.

Yoga: 12 to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Fusion: 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

EXERCISE REGISTRATION

No more lines, no more registration and no more stress. Starting in Sept., the Behring Senior Center will offer drop-ins and punch cards for all exercise classes. If you want to “drop-in” to a class, simply pay $3 for a 45-minute session. You can also purchase a “punch card” and save $1 per class. Punch cards are available for $20 for 10 classes or $40 for 20 classes. Because no registration is required, you can try out all of the different exercise classes you want. You can purchase punch cards at the Front Desk and/or Wellness Center Desk. You will have to fill out a liability waiver to participate in exercise classes. Call 608-325-3173 for more information.

CHAIR MASSAGE

Dates: Fridays, November 5th & 19th and December 3rd & 17th.

Times: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (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 they can fill your spot with someone from the waiting list. Call 608-325-3173 to schedule an appointment.

FOOT CARE WITH JULIE

Dates: Tuesdays, November 9th, 16th & 23rd and December 7th & 14th are the appointments that are available for the next 2 months of the year 2021. Julie does have dates set up for the whole year of 2021 for appointments. Please call 608-325-3173 to make your appointments now. If you need to cancel, please call at least 24 hours in advance so they can fill your spot from the waiting list.

Times: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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. 

Senior Center Library is open on the 2nd floor. Thanks to everyone who donated books and puzzles during the pandemic. There is a table by the elevator for the returned books and puzzles. 

Table tennis (ping pong) will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Players must wipe down paddles when done, one person has to wipe down the table and ping pong balls.

Pool players get those pool sticks all chalked up and ready to go! The pool Hall will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only 6 players at a time. No more calling in for appointments. Please call 608-325-3173 for more information about the requirements to play. 

PICKLEBALL

The Pickleball program will be in the gym.

Level 1: beginner/intermediate will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, limited to 8 players.

Level 2: intermediate/advanced will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, limited to 8 players.

CARDS ARE BACK

Card games are back at the senior center from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Playing for fun with no prizes. Please do not show up early or stay late due to new cleaning protocols. Please wash hands before playing. No food or beverages are allowed to be brought into the building. Single-serve beverages are allowed. Mondays: Euchre, Tuesdays: Canasta and Horse & Pepper, Thursdays: 500 and Yass.

BINGO & FLIPPO ARE ALSO BACK AT THE SENIOR CENTER

Bingo will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 12. This event will fill up quickly, so don’t wait to sign up. There is a limit of 24 people. 

Flippo will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 19. You must sign up at 608-325-3173 and you have to bring your own deck of cards.

MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Come and join Arthur Cardenas, Jr as he provides important and updated information about Medicare. He will answer all of your questions. He’ll have prizes and refreshments will be served. Please note he is here Wednesday November 10th from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Call the Senior Center at 608-325-3173 to make your reservations.

MOVIE TIME IS NOW 2 TIMES A MONTH

Mark your calendars:

Movie 1: Thursday, November 11 at 1:30 p.m. They will be showing “When We Last Spoke.” In 1967, 2 sisters are abandoned by their mother to live in a small southern town with grandparents.

Movie 2: Tuesday, November 30 at 1:30 p.m. They will be showing “Jungle Cruise.” The adventure of a lifetime going down the Amazon with a wisecracking skipper.

Seating is limited to 30 people so call early to reserve your seat.

COFFEE & CHAT BOOK CLUB

Date: Monday, November 8

Time: 10 a.m.

We will be discussing the book “I am Malala” that we read in October. You can pick up your copy of the December book, “The Great Alone,” to read. The group will meet monthly on Mondays to discuss the book while enjoying a cup of coffee. Reserve your seat by calling 608-325-3173.

NEW CLASSES AND PROGRAMS

Denny Diamond Svehia will entertain us with his show “This is Me.” He will play a mixture of Broadway, Classic, Oldies and Country music. After the show we will serve pumpkin pie and coffee in the dining room. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! You can start calling for reservations on Monday, November 1 at 9am. Call 608-325-3173 or stop at the front desk.

Let’s Talk About the Weather

Date: Wednesday, November 17

Time: 1 p.m.

Meteorologist Dana Fulton will be here from Channel 3000 News to discuss all things weather and broadcast television. Space is limited to only 30 people so sign up right away. Call 608-325-3173 or stop in and sign up.

FRIENDSGIVING PIE PARTY

Date: Monday, November 22, 2021 Time: 1:30pm

Limit: 30 People

Join us for a fun afternoon with friends, great conservation and PIE! We will have a pie giveaway for 3 lucky winners. Reservations are required. Please call us at 608-325-3173 or stop in to sign up.

CHRISTMAS TREES craft class with Theresa

Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2021 Time: 10 a.m. 

Start your holiday decorating early by creating your very own table-top Christmas tree decoration. Come and have fun with Theresa. Call us at 608-325-3173 or stop in to sign-up.

ATTENTION VETERANS:

We will be having a Veteran’s Luncheon.

Date: Wednesday, November 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Behring Senior Center

All veterans who are 55 years of age and over. Join us for a lunch of homemade stew, rolls, dessert and beverages. Please do not arrive before 10:45am. Reserve a spot by calling 608-325-3173.

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.