MONROE — There are several openings still available for Monroe Parks and Recreation leagues and activities.
FALL DANCE, Sept. 1 to Oct. 13
Dancers are not required to wear facemasks, although they do ask parents to wear facemasks when coming into the building. Classes will be held on Wednesdays at Behring Senior Center. Ballet 1 class for 3- and 4-year-olds is at 5:15-5:45 p.m. Ballet 2 class for 5 years and older is 5:50-6:20 p.m. Cost is $40 residents/$50 NR.
MONROE CHESS CLUB, Sept. 15-Oct. 27
Eric Jubeck will be instructing Monroe Chess Club which meets on Wednesdays from 4:15-5:30 p.m. This program is for students grades 1-8 interested in becoming better chess players, and will be held at the Twining Park South Shelter, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, class will move indoors to the Monroe High School. Fee is $35 residents/$45 NR, which includes Chess Club t-shirt. Facemasks are not required if held outdoors.
PRESCHOOLERS FUN FRIDAYS
“Fun Fridays” is for children 3- to 5-years-old. The class meets once a month at holiday time from Halloween to St. Patrick’s Day. This indoor program is held at the Parks & Rec Community Center, lower level of City Hall. The program will be on Mondays from 9 to 11 a.m. Entertainer Jane Swiggum visits each day with stories and fun for all. Dates and Themes are:
● Oct. 22: Little Ghosts
● Nov. 19: Little Turkeys
● Dec. 10: Little Elves
● Jan. 14: Little Snowflakes
● Feb. 11: Little Sweethearts
● March 11: Little Dancing Leprechauns
The program involves arts and crafts, games, stories and free time to enhance listening skills, group play and making new friends. The cost is $50 for all six classes.
KARATE
Required a minimum of 15 participants in order to hold class, so registration is essential in order to offer the program. There are four more needed participants to hold the fall session class.
This program is for anyone age 7 to adult and is taught by Timm Burns and based on Tae Kwon Do, with contributions from judo, boxing and other martial arts. The class covers the basics, forms, self-defense and sparring. Program is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Behring Senior Center from 6:15-7:30 p.m. with optional sparring on Thursdays from 7:30-8 p.m. Wear loose clothes and bring a water bottle. Shorts and jeans are not allowed. Classes are fun but are also hard work, so students must be committed to learn and to practice at home between classes. Properly worn facemasks will be required by all participants, observers and guests. Returning students will keep their current rank upon their return. New students under age 8 accepted with instructor approval. Fee is $50 Residents, $60 NR per session with $5 off each additional family member.
Session Dates:
● Sept. 7 to Dec. 2
● Dec. 7 to March 3, 2022
● March 8 to June 2, 2022
● June 7 to Sept. 1, 2022
Sessions are 13 weeks long and will consist of 22 classes. Dates when no class will be held will be announced in advance and shown on the calendar at roninkarate.com.
ADULT EXERCISE, Aug. 30 to Nov. 24
“Total Body Fitness”, an exercise program with Certified Fitness Instructor Shannan Kaiser. The program is designed to improve fitness and overall health. These high and low impact exercises focus on core, cardio and strength to develop endurance, improve cardiovascular ability and burn calories. Moderate to high intensity level with modifications available.
This is an ongoing class which runs in 13-week sessions on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-6:45 p.m. Program is held at the Behring Senior Center using social distancing. Participants are asked to wear face masks to class but may lower masks while exercising. This class is for adults 18 years or older with a session fee of $50 residents/$60 non-residents. To try out a class to see if it fits a person’s needs, call the Park & Rec office before class at 329-2460.
ADULT PICKLEBALL, Oct. 2021 to April 2022
Pickleball is a racket sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. The court is just under one third of the area of a tennis court and uses a similar net. The game is played with a hard paddle and a polymer smaller version of a whiffle ball. A pickle ball moves at about one-third the speed of a tennis ball, making this a sport that is more accessible to a wider range of players. The smaller area along with the slower moving ball makes pickleball much easier to play than tennis. Program is held at Parkside school gym 6-9:30 p.m. and fee is $15 for the entire indoor season, weather permitting. Pickleballs are supplied. It is important to register for monitoring of class size and to adjust the program timing to accommodate for higher participation if necessary.
WINTER INDOOR VOLLEYBALL, beginning Oct. 19 and 21
Adult indoor volleyball leagues are for anyone 18 years and older that have graduated from high school. If interested in getting a team into the league, contact Matt Skibba at 329-2466 or email at mskibba@cityofmonroe.org for more information. All volleyball leagues will be supervised, with the teams calling themselves. There will not be referees for any of the leagues. Gym sites may change depending on availability and number of teams. No children allowed to attend.
Team Fee — 6x6 $150; 4x4 $100
Sponsor Fee — 6x6 $100; 4x4 $80
Total Fee: 6x6 $250; 4x4 $180
Men’s Volleyball
● 4x4 Power at Northside School, Tuesday Nights, beginning Oct. 19
● 6x6 Advanced at Northside School, Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 19
Women’s Volleyball
● 6x6 Power at Middle School and Northside School, Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 20
● 6x6 Advanced at Middle School and Northside School, Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 20
Coed Volleyball
● Power 4x4 at Lincoln School, Thursdays, beginning Oct. 21
● Advanced 4x4 at Northside and Parkside Schools, Thursdays, beginning Oct. 21
