MONROE - Monroe Parks and Recreation has openings in their fall programs. Registration for most programs can be completed online or by stopping at the temporary office at 1064 5th Ave., Monroe, across from PDC. Call the Park and Recreation Office at 608-329-2460 with questions.
n "Friends, Fitness and Fun" provides an environment where adults can exercise together, have fun and move. The 45-minute sessions include cardio, strengthening, balance, core training and stretching. Thursday classes use exercise balls, weights, steppers, and mats are used in workouts that change every class. Tuesdays in October will be Zumba taught by Connie Wyssbrod. Participants are encouraged to do what they can in a non-competitive atmosphere. This program is led by instructor Kristine Leck and held at the Behring Senior Center from 5:15 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. "Friends, Fitness and Fun" runs continuously in 13-week sessions with the next session beginning on Tuesday at a cost of $45 for residents and $55 for non-residents. Participants must be age 18 or older.
n Monroe Chess Club is a new program this fall. Eric Jubeck will be instructing Monroe Chess Club, which meets on Wednesdays, Oct. 11 through Nov. 15. This program is for children interested in becoming better chess players. The program will be held at the Monroe High School, Room R01: Enter through the arches and go to the first room on the right. The fee of $30 includes a chess club T-shirt. Jubeck has taught chess to over 500 students ranging from first grade through high school during his 10 years of experience. He has taken his clubs to over 15 tournaments in two countries, bringing home many individual and team trophies and medals. He believes that chess is a great opportunity to get kids to focus their brain power and gives kids the opportunity to compete and succeed. There are two levels for students: Beginner and Tournament.
"Beginner Chess" is a program for first through sixth graders with little or no experience or just basic knowledge of pieces and how they move. This group may ride the bus to the high school, meet in the M-room, have a snack if they bring one, then meet from 4 to 5 p.m. in room R01.
"Tournament Chess" is for second through eighth graders who understand a majority of "Beginner Chess" concepts and are interested in the skills to be successful at tournament chess. This class meets from 5 to 6 p.m. at Monroe High School, room R01. For the first day, meet Park and Recreation staff by the arches at the high school to find out where to go.
n Munchkin Mondays Holiday Fun is a program for 21/2- to 5-year-olds with six sessions held from 9 to 11 a.m. on holiday Mondays from Halloween to Easter at the Union Presbyterian Church, 2707 5th St., Monroe. The program is held inside and includes arts and crafts, games, stories and free play to enhance listening skills, group play and making new friends. The cost is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents per Monday or $50 for all six sessions. Children may be signed up for one or all the sessions and do not need to be potty-trained to attend. The dates and themes are: Little Pumpkins, Oct. 30; Little Turkeys, Nov. 13; Little Elves Dec. 11; Little Snowflakes Jan. 22, 2018; Little Valentines Feb. 5, 2018; and Little Bunnies March 19, 2018.
n "Friends, Fitness and Fun" provides an environment where adults can exercise together, have fun and move. The 45-minute sessions include cardio, strengthening, balance, core training and stretching. Thursday classes use exercise balls, weights, steppers, and mats are used in workouts that change every class. Tuesdays in October will be Zumba taught by Connie Wyssbrod. Participants are encouraged to do what they can in a non-competitive atmosphere. This program is led by instructor Kristine Leck and held at the Behring Senior Center from 5:15 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. "Friends, Fitness and Fun" runs continuously in 13-week sessions with the next session beginning on Tuesday at a cost of $45 for residents and $55 for non-residents. Participants must be age 18 or older.
n Monroe Chess Club is a new program this fall. Eric Jubeck will be instructing Monroe Chess Club, which meets on Wednesdays, Oct. 11 through Nov. 15. This program is for children interested in becoming better chess players. The program will be held at the Monroe High School, Room R01: Enter through the arches and go to the first room on the right. The fee of $30 includes a chess club T-shirt. Jubeck has taught chess to over 500 students ranging from first grade through high school during his 10 years of experience. He has taken his clubs to over 15 tournaments in two countries, bringing home many individual and team trophies and medals. He believes that chess is a great opportunity to get kids to focus their brain power and gives kids the opportunity to compete and succeed. There are two levels for students: Beginner and Tournament.
"Beginner Chess" is a program for first through sixth graders with little or no experience or just basic knowledge of pieces and how they move. This group may ride the bus to the high school, meet in the M-room, have a snack if they bring one, then meet from 4 to 5 p.m. in room R01.
"Tournament Chess" is for second through eighth graders who understand a majority of "Beginner Chess" concepts and are interested in the skills to be successful at tournament chess. This class meets from 5 to 6 p.m. at Monroe High School, room R01. For the first day, meet Park and Recreation staff by the arches at the high school to find out where to go.
n Munchkin Mondays Holiday Fun is a program for 21/2- to 5-year-olds with six sessions held from 9 to 11 a.m. on holiday Mondays from Halloween to Easter at the Union Presbyterian Church, 2707 5th St., Monroe. The program is held inside and includes arts and crafts, games, stories and free play to enhance listening skills, group play and making new friends. The cost is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents per Monday or $50 for all six sessions. Children may be signed up for one or all the sessions and do not need to be potty-trained to attend. The dates and themes are: Little Pumpkins, Oct. 30; Little Turkeys, Nov. 13; Little Elves Dec. 11; Little Snowflakes Jan. 22, 2018; Little Valentines Feb. 5, 2018; and Little Bunnies March 19, 2018.
