SENIOR PROGRAMMING
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ELLEN FITZGERALD SENIOR CENTER CONTACT: Colleen Puceta | 704.282.4657 | cpuceta@monroenc.org | For a Senior Center Schedule, visit the Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center at 327 South Hayne St, or online at MONROENC.ORG/PARKSANDREC. AGES: 55 & up HOURS: Monday
FEE:
- Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday, 8:00 am - noon There is no charge for residents of the City of Monroe to join. The annual membership fee for non-residents: $60/individual and $90/ couple. The majority of classes and activities require no additional charge.
ANNUALLY
HEALTH PROGRAMS
• Medicare Part D
• Chronic Disease Self-Management
• Flu Clinic • AARP Tax-Aide Income Tax Preparation
• Diabetes Self-Management
• Union County Senior Wellness Expo
FITNESS CLASSES
MONTHLY
• Aerobics
• Matter of Balance • Range of Motion
• Caregiver Support Group
• Chair Yoga
• Diabetes Support Group
CARDS/GAMES
• Free Blood Pressure Check • Union County Chapter #5164 AARP • Visually Impaired Support Group
TRIPS
Exciting, fun trips are offered throughout the year. Refer to monthly schedule at the Senior Center for more details.
ACTIVITIES/CLASSES
• Advanced Line Dance Class • Art Studio • Baskets • Ceramics • Clay/Pottery • Computer Lab • Exploring Art
• Bridge
• Euchre
• Handwork
• Canasta
• Pinochle
• Jewelry
• Cribbage
• Spades
• Line Dance Class • Quilting
• Thursday Night Dance Social – 1st and 3rd Thursdays
• Senior Singers • Woodwork
SENIOR GAMES Local seniors 50 years of age and better are encouraged to participate in the 2022 United Senior Games program which involves a variety of Sports and SilverArts. United Senior Games will take place in April/May and local winners have a chance to qualify for the North Carolina Senior Games. For information call 704.282.4657.
F.L.O.W. PROGRAM (FUN AND LEISURE OFFERS WELLNESS) OLD ARMORY CENTER
CARDS, GAMES AND SOCIAL CLUB AGES: 55 & Up DAYS: Tuesday and Thursday TIME: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm FEE: FREE
SENIOR ADULT SPRING APPRECIATION SOCIAL
AGES: 55&up DATE: Friday, 3/18 TIME: 11:30 am – 1:00 FEE: FREE
SENIOR FITNESS @ WINCHESTER FITNESS ROOM pm
Join us for fellowship and fun. Enjoy a nice conversation while you walk around our indoor walking track or challenge your friends to a game of cards.
Spend the afternoon connecting with your fellow participants as we play games, enjoy great food and music. We want to make sure our participants know how much WE appreciate THEM!
SENIOR FITNESS
WINCHESTER CENTER
AGES: DAYS:
55 & Up Monday, Wednesday and Friday TIME: 10:00 am – 10:45 am FEE: FREE Stay in shape at your own pace at the Old Armory Community Center. Follow our fitness video for fun and easy exercises that are certain to challenge you and keep you active.
– Thursday – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm FEES: Individual (Daily): Resident - $1 Non-Resident - $1.50 Individual (Year): Resident - $5 Non-Resident - $75 The Winchester Fitness Room is NOW OPEN! Featuring treadmills, ellipticals, dumbbells, and workout machines, the Winchester Fitness Room has everything you need to stay in shape at your own pace. We are located in the Winchester Gym and are open at times convenient to your schedule HOURS: Monday
CARDS, GAMES AND SOCIAL CLUB AGES: 55 and up DATE: Wednesdays,
January – April noon – 5:00 pm
TIME: 12:00 FEE: FREE
Venture out to the Winchester Community Center to participate in a wide range of activities with new and old friends. Activities include guest speakers, trips, community service projects and more. Activities include: Estate Planning and Finance, Weatherization, Ceramics, Bingo and Line Dancing
SENIOR HEATH CHECK AGES:
55 and up Wednesdays, April – July AGES: 55 and up TIME: 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm DAY:
Free Health Screening
SENIOR NUTRITION DAY:
TIME:
Wednesdays in March 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
Learn how to cook delicious and healthy meals while on a budget. This program is offered in partnership with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
