NEW SENIOR CENTER UNDERWAY
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he Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center has played an important role within the City of Monroe Parks and Recreation Department for many years. The facility has provided wonderful programs to citizens aged 55 and better within a quant and cozy facility. Programs have included woodworking, dance classes, pottery, ceramics, social programs, cards and much more! The facility has seen so many wonderful people come through its doors! Over the years, the facility has seen positive growth to where space is becoming difficult to manage. However, the desire of our citizens to utilize this facility remains! In July of 2021, Monroe City council approved funding in the amount of $3.5 million dollars to renovate the Enquirer Journal building in to a new and improved active living center for citizens 50 and better. The new facility will include state of the art audio visual equipment, a beautiful new multi-purpose room for aerobics and exercise needs, a fitness room, computer lab, several arts and crafts rooms, as well as, a cozy lobby with a coffee bar. Also included in the renovation is a large multi-purpose room that will provide awesome social gatherings and rental opportunities for the community. The Parks and Recreation Department is very excited to provide this new amenity to our senior population. Construction is underway for this project and we hope to open the doors to a beautiful newly renovated facility soon! The facility is located off of Old Charlotte Highway across the street from Fire Station #1.
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Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center
Floor plan of new facility
