MONROE — The Behring Senior Center in Monroe has a slew of updates and new information about the facility and its members headed into December.
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.
● Members can sign up for one session per day.
● Facemasks are required.
● Sessions are one hour.
● Members can use cardio machines and weight machines.
● There will not be any new memberships for the remainder of the year, as the facility wants to try to accommodate its current membership.
● Call (608) 325-3173 to schedule your appointment.
Behring Senior Center facemasks
The senior center is selling face masks to help cover the cost of programs and classes. The masks were printed at Heartland Graphics in Monroe. All masks are red with white lettering, comfortable and easy to wash.
Members are welcome to pick-up a copy of “THE RED BRICK AGENDA” at the Behring Senior Center to get more information. Agendas are found inside the front lobby door in a basket.
Indoor exercise classes
The Behring Senior Center is now offering indoor exercise classes at the Koning Maple Lane Event Center, N3051 Highway 81, Monroe. Classes are small to allow for 6-feet of social distancing. Members 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 our “Red Brick Agenda” newsletter. There is a cost and facemasks are required.
January 2021 sessions sign up days are:
● Men’s Exercise — Monday, Dec. 14
● Balanced Yoga — Tuesday, Dec. 15
● Yoga — Wednesday, Dec. 16
● Zumba — Friday, Dec. 18
Chair massage
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 20 minutes each, Fridays, Dec. 4 and 18, and Jan. 8 and 29. There is a cost.
Melissa Kieler is a Massage Therapist at Healing Notes in Monroe. Members will pay Melissa directly the day of appointment. She accepts cash or check. Facemask is required. To cancel, call no later than the Wednesday prior to appointment so the spot can be filled from the waiting list. Call (608) 325-3173 to schedule an appointment.
Workout on Facebook Live
Exercise classes are scheduled on Mondays at 9 a.m. and again at 1 p.m.; Wednesdays at 9 a.m.; Fridays at 9 a.m.
This is a great way for members to keep up with exercising and having fun with Bridget.
Foot care with Julie
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 30-minute appointments, Tuesdays, Dec. 1, 8, and 15.
Julie has started to schedule appointments for 2021. Those dates are: Jan. 12 and 19, Feb. 2 and 9, and March 23 and 30. Call for more dates for April thru December 2021. There is a cost.
Members’ feet will be soaked, toenails clipped and heels and other rough areas exfoliated. Members will also get a mini leg and foot massage, as well as a refreshing lemon mist. Call to make an appointment at (608) 325-3173. If members need to cancel, call at least 24 hours in advance to fill the spot from the waiting list.
Facebook Fun days at 1 p.m.
Trivia Tuesday is Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Bridget asks fun questions about different things and members try to guess the answers.
Wellness Wednesday is every Wednesday: Bridget will discuss a wellness topic related to better health, both in mind and body. Tune in at 1 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Flippo Friday is a fun card game that played by members at the Senior Center for many years. Now new members have the chance to learn how to play the game from the comfort of their own home. The only day this month is Dec. 18.
Free event: Bingo is back
A special Holly Jolly Bingo, 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 10 at Koning Maple Lane Event Center, N3051 Highway 81, Monroe. When a member yells “BINGO,” they will get to choose a wrapped present. Masks are required and everyone will be socially distanced.
Space will be limited, so please sign up in ADVANCE. Please call 325-3173 to save you seat for this fun afternoon.
