FALL EXERCISE CLASSES

Indoor classes start 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.

DAY TRIP AND LUNCH AT NEW GLARUS

Date: Wednesday, September 22

Time: 10 a.m.

A Swiss Historical Village and Museum tour of the unique story of the founding of New Glarus in 1845. The tour is 90 minutes. There will be a cost at the museum. Lunch will be at the 100-year Puempel Olde Tavern. The tour and lunch are on your own. Reserve your spot by calling 608-325-3173.

CHAIR MASSAGE

Dates: Fridays, September 3rd & 17th, October 1st & 22nd and November 5th & 19th.

Times: 9 a.m. to 2 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, September 7th & 14th, October 5th, 12th & 26th and November 9th, 16th and 23rd 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 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 begin in September 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, September 17. 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, September 24. You must sign up at 608-325-3173 and you have to bring your own deck of cards.

FESTIVE FALL ART CLASS WITH NINA

Date: Thursday, October 7

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

You will be using acrylics to paint a festive fall banner. No drawing or painting experience needed. Call 608-325-3172 to sign up. Limited to 10 people.

STITCH ‘N CHAT

Get your needles ready! Tuesday at 9 a.m. Get together to work on knitting, crochet, cross stitch, or other projects. 

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY DAVE FREITAG

Date: Wednesday, September 15

Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Enjoy some good old-time County music, Polka’s and Waltzes. For a reservation call 608-325-3173. Limited to 30 people.

MOVIE TIME IS NOW 2 TIMES A MONTH

Mark your calendars:

Movie 1: Thursday, September 16 at 1:30 p.m. They will be showing “Big Game.” Air Force One is shot down by terrorists leaving the President stranded in the wilderness. Only one person is around to save him, 13-year-old Oskari. 

Movie 2: Tuesday, September 28 at 1:30 p.m. They will be showing “Going in Style.” Longtime buddies Willie, Joe and Albert decide to embark in a daring adventure to knock off the very bank that absconded with their retirement money.

Seating is limited so call early to reserve your seat.

COFFEE & CHAT BOOK CLUB

Date: Monday, September 13

Time: 10 a.m.

Gather and review a number of books. There will be a secret ballot to vote on a book. Group will meet monthly on Mondays to discuss the book while enjoying a cup of coffee. Reserve your seat by calling 608-325-3173.

ATTENTION VETERANS:

We will be having a Veteran’s Luncheon.

Date: Wednesday, September 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Twining Park — South Shelter

All veterans who are 55 years of age and over. Join us for a lunch of sandwiches, salads, chips, dessert and beverages. Please do not arrive before 10:45am.

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.