Senior Programming

ELLEN FITZGERALD SENIOR CENTER

CONTACT: Aleshia Holland | 704.282.4657 | aholland@monroenc.org | For a Senior Center Schedule, visit the Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center at 327 South Hayne Street.

AGES: 55 & up HOURS: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday, 8:00 am - noon FEE: 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

• Medicare Part D • Flu Clinic • AARP Tax-Aide Income

Tax Preparation • Union County Senior

Wellness Expo

MONTHLY

• Caregiver Support Group • Diabetes Support Group • Free Blood Pressure Check • Union County Chapter #5164 AARP • Visually Impaired

Support Group • Thursday Night Dance Social – 1st and 3rd Thursdays

HEALTH PROGRAMS

• Chronic Disease

Self-Management • Diabetes Self-Management • Matter of Balance

FITNESS CLASSES

• Range of Motion • Aerobics • Chair Yoga

CARDS/GAMES

• Bridge • Canasta • Cribbage • Euchre • Pinochle • Spades

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 • Handwork • Jewelry • Line Dance Class • Quilting • Senior Singers • Woodwork

SENIOR GAMES

Local seniors 50 years of age and better are encouraged to participate in the 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 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.

SENIOR FITNESS

AGES: 55 & up DAYS: Monday, Wednesday and Friday TIME: 10:00 – 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.

WINCHESTER CENTER

CARDS, GAMES AND SOCIAL CLUB

AGES: 55 and up DATE: Wednesdays, January – February TIME: 12:00 – 5:00 pm

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 FITNESS @ WINCHESTER FITNESS ROOM

HOURS: Monday – Thursday – 5:00 – 8:00 pm Saturday – 12:00 – 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