January 2021 Monroe Behring Senior Center
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MONROE — The Behring Senior Center of Monroe, located at 1113 10th Street, released updates on various events and building changes taking place in January 2021.
Wellness Center update
● A total of five members are allowed per workout.
● Members must sign up in advance for a workout.
● Appointments are made on a weekly basis, starting on the Thursday prior to the following week.
● Patrons can sign up for one session per day.
● Face masks are required.
● Sessions are one hour.
● Members can use cardio machines and weight machines.
● The Senior Center will not be taking any new memberships for the remainder of 2020 in order to accommodate its current membership.
● Call (608) 325-3173 to schedule an appointment.
Behring Senior Center Face Masks
The Behring Senior Center is selling face masks, which will help cover the cost of programs and classes. They were printed at Heartland Graphics in Monroe. All masks are red with white lettering.
Patrons are welcome to pick-up their copy of “The Red Brick Agenda” inside the front lobby door in a basket at the Behring Senior Center to get more information.
Indoor exercise classes
The Behring Senior Center is now offering indoor exercise classes at The Koning Maple Lane Event Center in Monroe. Classes are small to allow for 6 feet of social distancing. Patrons must sign up for these classes by phone at the Senior Center. For more details, call 325-3173 or stop by and pick up a copy of the “Red Brick Agenda” newsletter with all the dates of the classes. Sessions are 45 minutes, there is a cost and face masks are required.
January 2021 sessions sign up days have already been completed.
February 2021 signup dates are:
● Afternoon Fitness (new) — Monday, Jan. 18
● Balanced Yoga & Bal Yoga revved up (new) — Tuesday, Jan. 19
● Men’s Exercise — Wednesday, Jan. 20
● Yoga — Wednesday, Jan. 20
● Zumba — Friday, Jan. 20
Chair massage
Sessions will be held Fridays, Jan. 8 and 29, 2021; Feb. 12 and 26; March 12 and 16. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., each session is 20 minutes. There is a cost.
Melissa Kieler is a massage therapist at Healing Notes in Monroe. Patrons will pay Melissa directly the day of appointment. Masks are required. Call (608) 325-3173 to schedule an appointment.
Foot care with Julie
Sessions will be held Tuesdays, Jan. 12 and 19th; Feb. 2 and 9; March 23 and 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments will be approximately 30 minutes in length. There is a cost.
Patrons’ feet will be soaked, toenails clipped and heels and other rough areas exfoliated. Included are a mini leg and foot massage, as well as a refreshing lemon mist. Call to make an appointment at (608) 325-3173.
Facebook Fun days
Trivia Tuesday is at 1 p.m. on Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26.
Wellness Wednesday is every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Bridget Craker will discuss a wellness topic related to better health, both in mind and body. Stay informed and positive.
Flippo Friday is a card game that has been played at the Senior Center for years. Learn how to play this game from home on Jan. 22.
Facebook Live workout
Exercise classes with Bridget Craker are scheduled on Mondays at 9 a.m. and again at 1 p.m.; Wednesdays at 9 a.m.; and Fridays at 9 a.m.
