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Senior center offers drop-in classes
Behring Senior Center

MONROE — The Behring Senior Center will offer drop-in classes. There is no need to sign up in advance. Provide a name and phone number upon arrival and answer COVID-19 questions. Social distancing will be practiced and masks are required to participate. There is a cost each time for each class or punch cards are available and can be used at any outdoor exercise class. Once a punch card is filled, it will be entered into a drawing for Monroe Money.

● Outdoor exercise class will be held from 10:15 to 11 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at Twining Park-North Shelter, 425 14th Ave. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle and towel if needed.

● Outdoor Zumba will be held from 10:15 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Northeast Park tennis courts, 2700 5th St. Bring a water bottle and towel if needed.

● Outdoor balance Yoga will be held from 10:15 to 11 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays at the Senior Center west parking lot, 1113 10th St. Chairs will be set up. Bring a water bottle and towel if needed.

The following classes need advanced registration by calling 608-325-3173. Face masks are required.

● Outdoor men’s chat will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Senior Center west parking lot. Chairs will be set up and bottled water will be provided.

● Outdoor social hour will be held at 11 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Senior Center west parking lot. Chairs will be set up and bottled water will be provided.

● Ceramics, glass and canvas painting classes will be at 11 a.m. on Sept. 16, Sept. 30 and Oct. 14 at Twining Park-South Shelter. All the paints and brushes will be supplied. Wear clothes or aprons for painting.

● Outdoor Bingo will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 9, Sept. 23 and Oct. 7 at Twining Park-North Shelter. 

● Chair massage by Melissa Kieler will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 11 and Sept. 25. Each session is 20 minutes. Pay Melissa directly the day of your appointment. To cancel, call no later than the Wednesday prior to your appointment.

● Foot care with Julie will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 8, 15 and 29; Oct. 6, 13, and 27; Nov. 3, 10 and 24; Dec. 1, 8 and 15. Feet will be soaked, toenails clipped and heels and other rough areas exfoliated. A mini leg and foot massage and a refreshing lemon mist will also be provided. To cancel, call at least 24 hours in advance.

Wellness Center update: a total of five members are allowed per workout and must sign up in advance for a workout. Appointments are made on a weekly basis, starting on the Thursday prior to the following week. Sign up for one session per day, and a max of four per week. Sessions are one hour. Members can now use cardio machines and weight machines. To learn more call 608-325-3173.