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Community Calendar: Sept. 24, 2013
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Tuesday, September 24

Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, first floor, Cardiac Rehab Conference Room.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Church, 506 12th Ave., Fellowship Hall, New Glarus.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 E. 23rd St., Brodhead.

Monroe TOPS Chapter 1453 meeting, 11 a.m., Monroe Methodist Church, 2227 4th St. Info: 608-325-9491.

Golden Age Club, cards, 1 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe.

Immunization clinic, sponsored by Green County Health Department, 3 to 5 p.m., Green County Health Department, N3150 Wisconsin 81, Monroe. Info or to make appointments: 608-328-9390.

Green County Farm Bureau annual meeting, 7 p.m., Ludlow Mansion Peppercorn Banquets Monroe. Info: Jeff Ditzenberger at 608-214-9137.

"Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease" program, presented by Tammy Pence of Azura Memory Care, 10 to 11 a.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe.

The Healthy Aging Brain program, presented by Kris Wisnefske, parish nurse coordinator with Monroe Clinic, 1 to 2 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Program developed by the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation. The program is part of Active Aging Week 2013.

Cecil Jones Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2312 meeting, 7 p.m., Monroe American Legion, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Open to all interested veterans.

Monroe Noon Optimists meeting, noon, Swiss Alps Restaurant. Guest speaker: Carol Stamm; topic: City business and her experience as clerk. Open to the public. Info: 608-325-2985.

Disaster preparedness training, hosted by City of Brodhead and Green County Emergency Management, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Brodhead Memorial Public Library, 1207 25th St., Brodhead.



Wednesday, September 25

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Apple Grove Lutheran Church, 4501 Apple Grove Church Road, Argyle.

Lunch and Learn: "Finding Healthy Choices in Today's 'Junk Food Jungle'", 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Presenter: Colette Wyttenbach, clinic dietitian with Monroe Clinic, topic: learn to identify eating styles in the "good old days" and now, road blocks to healthy eating, and tips for healthy eating in today's world. Lunch available. RSVP: noon, Tuesday, Sept. 24, call 608-328-9499. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.

Hands On with Kindles and iPads program, 1:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Limited to eight individuals. Reservations required, call 608-328-7010. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.



Thursday, September 26

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 am., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., (Big Book), Congregational United Church of Christ, E. 201 23rd St., Brodhead.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. (Big Book Study), Grace United Methodist Church, 326 W. Pearl St., Belleville.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Monroe Bible Church, lower level room 102, 2613 8th Ave., Monroe. Use the west entrance (lower level).

Stories and More, "Fun Stories," 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Monroe Morning Optimist Club meeting, 6:30 a.m., Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Guest speaker: Karen Fowdy, Turner Hall and Swiss Heritage.

Orthostatic blood pressure checks, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Orthostatic Blood Pressure checks by Senior Nursing Students from Edgewood College, supervised by Vicki Evenson, Parish Nurse. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.

Diabetes discussion panel, Founder's Hall at Monroe Clinic. Vendor displays, 5:30 p.m.; panel discussion, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Monticello Area Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Zwingli United Church, 426 East Lake Ave., Monticello. Program: "Experiences going into the trenches," presented by Francis Beers, New Glarus.

History of the former Universalist Church presentation, presented by Matt Figi, hosted by The Friends In Faith Ministry of the Monroe United Methodist Church, 1 p.m., Monroe United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St. Free, open to the public.



Friday, September 27

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.

Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Christie Strait, 608-328-4301.

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with Swiss steak, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Monroe Pre-Winter City Wide Garage Sales, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Map listing all registered sellers is available. Info: Rita Farris, 608-325-2224, or the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, 608-325-7648.

Pursue a Healthy You! senior health check, 10 to 11 a.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Green County Health Department, Monroe Manor, and ADRC on site. Flu shots are $25 or covered under Medicare Part B. Balance tests and blood pressure screenings are free. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.

Trip preview meeting for 2014 trips to London and Russia, 11 a.m., Behring Senior Center. A tour representative will be on hand with slide shows and answer questions about The Best of London and Russian Imperial Waterways Cruise. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.

Mike Craver's "Queen of the Cow Towns," hosted by Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition, 7:30 p.m., the Metcalf Center, Mount Carroll. Advanced tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Available through the Stockton Banking Center at 815-947-2000 and the National Bank in Mt. Carroll at 815-244-2265.

John Van Druten's "Bell, Book, and Candle," 7:30 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Prices: $11 through $13 for Monroe Theatre Guild members and $13 through $15 for non-members. To purchase tickets: 608-325-1111, monroetheatre@tds.net, at www.monroetheatre.com or in-person at the Monroe Theatre Guild. Info: Meghan Randolph, 608-325-1111 or monroetheatre@tds.net.