VETERAN’S LUNCHEON for all veterans who are 55 years of age and over!
Wednesday, March 9th from 11am until 1:00pm. We will be meeting at the Behring Senior Center for lunch.
Spouses are welcome and please do not arrive before 10:45am. We will be having Shepherd’s Pie, rolls, desserts and beverages. Donation of $2.00 and PLEASE CALL 325-3173 so we know how much food to prepare.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!!! Thank-you.
EXERCISE CLASSES WILL BE IN THE GYM
Please bring a change of shoes to wear in the gym.
Classes are as follows: ● Fitness First is on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 to 9:15am.
● Men’s Exercise is on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Time has changed to 9:30 to 10:15am.
● Chair Pilates is on Mondays only at 10:45 to 11:30am.
● Balance Yoga is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 to 10:15am.
● Dance Aerobics will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
First class at 8:30 to 9:15 am and the second class is at 10:45 to 11:30am. Please note there are 2 classes!
● Yoga is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:45am to 12:30pm.
● Fusion is on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:45 to 11:30am.
● The Behring Senior Center offers Drop-ins and Punch Cards for all exercise classes. If you want to “Drop-In” to a class, simply pay $4.00 for a 45-minute session. You can also purchase a punch card and save $1.00 per class. Please note the increase in price of the punch cards.
Punch Cards are available for $30.00 for 10 classes or $55.00 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 325-3173 for more information.
MARCH MADNESS FACEBOOK LIVE CLASSES
Bridget is teaching classes LIVE on Facebook for the month of March! And, she will have a special LIVE TRIVIA on St. Paddy’s Day!
Be sure to join her at our Facebook Page: BEHRING SENIOR CENTER CITY OF MONROE.
Trivia
Thursday, March 17th at 1:30pm
Exercise Class Schedule
Fitness First — Monday at 8:30am Balance Yoga — Tuesday at 9:30am Fusion — Wednesday at 10:45am Yoga — Thursday at 11:45am
CHAIR MASSAGE
Dates: Fridays, March 4 & 18, April 1 & 15, and May 6 & 20 Cost: $20.00 Times: 9:30am to 1:00pm (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 325-3173 to schedule an appointment.
FOOT CARE WITH JULIE
Dates: Tuesdays, March 15, 22, & 29, April 5, 12, 26, and May 10, 17, & 24. If you need to cancel, please call us at 325-3173 at least 24 hours in advance so we can fill your spot from our wait list.
Cost: $42.00 and you will pay Julie directly. (Please note price change) 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.
● Senior Center Library is open on the 2nd floor. We want to thank everyone who donated books and puzzles during the pandemic. We have a table in the library for the returned books and puzzles.
● Table Tennis (ping pong) will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00pm. Players must wipe down paddles when done.
● Pool (Billiards) 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.
ATTENTION ALL PICKLEBALL PLAYERS!
We have 2 different levels: Level 1: Beginner/ Intermediate will be on Wednesdays & Fridays from 2pm to 4pm and limited to 8 players.
Level 2: Intermediate/ Advanced will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 2pm to 4pm and also limited to 8 players. This is for the ones who want to play competitive games while having fun.
Please call 325-3173 or stop by to reserve your spot.
CARDS
Card games are at the Senior Center FROM 12:30 TO 3:30PM. We are playing for fun and there are NO PRIZES. Please do not arrive early or stay late. Due to new cleaning protocols, all card games end at 3:30pm. Please wash your hands before playing. At this time, NO FOOD IS ALLOWED TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE BUILDING. Single-serve beverages are allowed.
Mondays are Euchre, Tuesdays are Canasta and Horse & Pepper, Thursdays are for 500 and Yass.
Bingo with Aster & Flippo at the Senior Center
You must sign up because there is a limit of only 30 people.
● Bingo is Friday, March 11 at 1:30pm. Aster will be giving away prizes. Be sure to sign up for this event, remember space is limited, call 325-3173 soon.
Registration starts Friday, March 4th at 8:00am.
● Flippo will be at 1:30pm on Friday, March 25th. You have to bring your own deck of cards. Please sign up for this event at 325-3173.
MOVIES FOR MARCH
First movie is Thursday, March 10th at 1:30pm.
Showing is “American Underdog”, Rated PG, Run time: 1 hour, 52 minutes. The inspirational true story of Kurt Warner, who overcomes years of challenges and setbacks to become a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. Just when his dreams seem all but out of reach, the support of his wife Brenda, family, coaches, and teammates encourage Warner to persevere.
• Second movie for Throwback Thursday is Thursday, March 24th at 1:30pm. Showing is “On Golden Pond”, Rated PG, Run time: 1 hour, 49 minutes.
Cantankerous retiree Norman Thayer and his conciliatory wife, Ethel spend summers at their New England vacation home on the shores of idyllic Golden Pond. Their adult daughter Chelsea visits with her new fiancée and his teenage son, Billy on their way to Europe. Chelsea leaves Billy behind to bond with Norman, and she returns attempting to repair the strained relationship with her aging father before it’s too late.
● Third movie is Tuesday, March 29th at 1:30pm.
Showing is “West Side Story”, Rated PG-13, Run time: 2 hours, 36 minutes.
This is a 2021 American musical romantic drama film directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Tony Kushner.
An adaption of the 1957 musical, West Side Story
explores forbidden love and the rivalry between two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.
● Movies are on the 2nd floor, and all movies begin at 1:30pm. Limit to 30 people per movie and you must call to make a reservation for one or both movies. Call us at 325-3173 to sign up.
COFFEE & CHAT BOOK CLUB
Date: Monday, March 14th Time: 10:00am Place: Senior Center Dining Room Our group will meet to discuss the book, “Bettyville” by George Hodgman.
We will meet once a month to discuss the book while enjoying a nice cup of coffee. You can still join us. Call 325-3173 to make sure you have a seat.
NEW CLASSES AND PROGRAMS Wellness Presentation
Date: Wednesday, March 2nd; Time: 10:00am Join us for an informative presentation done by Angie Werth, Physical Therapist and certified Yoga instructor. She uses her knowledge to help provide physical therapy and various styles of yoga (restorative, yin, and gentle) in the home environment to help the individual achieve functional mobility with balancing the whole mind, body, and spirit.
Call us at 325-3173 to sign up.
Caption Call
Date: Wednesday, March 16th; Time: 1:30pm If hearing on the phone is becoming a little harder to understand, then this presentation may be for you! Caption Call is a service that allows you to hear and read what someone is saying. Join Linda LaBerge for an informational program on caption calling and why it may be a great option for you!
Please call us at 325-3173 to sign up. Space is limited.
Medicare 101
Date: Wednesday, March 30th Time: 2:00pm Join Nitza Pfaff at the Behring Senior Center to learn Medicare basics. It can be very overwhelming, and Nitza will be here to help you navigate through all of the confusion. She will also take time to answer your questions.
Space is limited, and reservations are required. Call us at 325-3173 to register.
Clock Craft with Theresa
Date: Wednesday, March 23rd Time: 10:00am Cost: $12.00 Let’s “Spring Forward” with a new clock craft! These real working clocks will be so fun, so unique, and one of a kind. We will refurbish old charger plates and create our own special works of art!
We’ll have the supplies for you to use, and then let your creativity take over! You can bring in photos, postcards, or anything else you want to design onto the plates.
NOTE: If you want certain photos on your clocks, please bring them with you. Call us at 325-3173 to sign up.
Line Dancing is Back!
Dates: MONDAYS: March 7, 14, 21, and 28, April 4, 11, 18, and 25 Time: 2:00pm-3:00 pm Cost: $5.00 Drop-In Fee Place: Senior Center Gym Pay instructor directly and please have exact amount.
No need to sign up in advance. Just drop in for a fun time!
You are welcome to pickup 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.
— Submitted by the Behring Senior Center, Monroe
