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Parks and Recreation Winter Activities

Aquatic programs, adult volleyball, yoga and creative illustrations are some of the programs currently being offered by Monroe Parks and Recreation.

For details and to register for the following Monroe Parks and Recreation programs, go to monroerec.org.  Payment can now be done on-line.

Parent and Child Aquatics teaches basic water safety for both parents & children (ages 2-4)  and helps young children become comfortable in the water so they are willing and ready to learn to swim. These basic skills include adjusting to the water environment, showing comfort while maintaining a front or back position in the water and demonstrating breath control, including blowing bubbles or voluntarily submerging under water. Session 2 will be held Saturdays starting 2/23 through 3/16 from 11:30-12:00.  Register by 2/20.  Fee is $60 residents/$70 non-residents.

Pre-school Aquatics gives young children (ages 4-5) a positive, developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience that emphasizes water safety, survival and foundational swimming concepts. Skills are age-appropriate, helping participants achieve success on a regular basis while in a class environment with their peers.  Session 2 will be held Saturdays starting 2/23 through 3/16 from 12:00-12:30.  Register by 2/20.  Fee is $60 residents/$70 non-residents. 

Creative Illustrations (drawing and painting class) is for children in grades 1-5.  Children will create art with an emphasis on learning to draw. They will draw detailed pictures, many using characters from their favorite books. Use of different mediums such as oil pastels, acrylic paint and charcoal will be explored. Each piece will be frame worthy!  Session 2 will meet Wednesdays from 4-5:00 starting 2/20 through 3/27.  Fee is $45. 

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball - Date & Location Updates
Volleyball will start the first week of February and conclude May 8 for a 14-week session.  It will be held in the Miracle Faith Outreach Church located at 754 Main Street here in Monroe.  A two court setup, similar to the arrangement at Chalk Hill, is anticipated.  Play is on Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 7:30-9:30 pm.  Tuesday nights is for “advanced” players while Wednesday nights are for those who don’t qualify for Tuesdays.  Those unsure of when to play should register for Wednesday nights.  The program is open to men and women 18 years of age and older and out of high school.  Fee is $45 for residents/$55 non-residents.

Yoga
Yoga is for everyone - all genders, ages and abilities.  Classes are taught by Lilia Wills, an experienced Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher and graduate of the Lotus Gardens Yoga School.  Requirements for this class are a yoga mat, comfortable attire and water bottle.  Session 3 morning classes (February 25 – March 27) will be held on Monday and Wednesday from 10-11:15 am.  Session 4 evening classes (February 25 – March 28) will meet on Monday and Thursday from 7-8:15 pm.  Fee is $45 per student.  Classes are held at the Miracle Faith Outreach Church located at 754 Main Street here in Monroe.

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Laura Tulley May 23, 2013 at 12:23 pm
Thank you everyone for your comments. Carl - will try not to be offended by your "anyone withRead More half a brain" comment. I am dismayed to hear Dawn that you have made this effort and been turned down by the town and police department (it's not uncommon for me to see the police speeding up and down Moose Hill Road too!) Glad to hear, though, that I am not alone in seeing a need for people to get a grip on the road. Slow down. Hang up. Comply with stop signs and stop lights. Be courteous.
Laura May 23, 2013 at 11:17 am
I have been tail-gated so many times - everywhere in Monroe - I drive a little over the posted speedRead More limit BUT I respect the people walking (most of the time in the wrong direction) and bike riders (they too ride in the wrong direction. HANG UP THE PHONE - DON'T PIGGY BACK thru a stop sign, and learn the right of way rule. AND STOP SIGNS mean S T O P!!! Robin lane people are good for running stop signs. And Pepper Street is 25 mph - NOT 45 or 50!!! Walkers & runners FACE TRAFFIC - Bike riders RIDE WITH TRAFFIC. AND one more thing - don't block the drive ways if there is a stop light - and someone coming in or out - let them and move on. THANKS for letting me get this off my chest!!!!!
Dawn May 22, 2013 at 10:28 am
Good luck Laura, My husband and I tried to get some on Purdy Hill Road from Rt.111 to Rt.25. theyRead More said they can't do it. I have asked numerous times to have a police officer sit in Farmview or use our driveway, said it's too dangerous, go figure. Tired of drivers around town having no respect for other drivers and people walking on side of road. It gets to the point that I don't even want to leave my house. Get a clue people slow down, stay off phones, it's not hard.
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Nancy B. May 22, 2013 at 03:08 pm
Congratualtions to Mark and his family!!!!! Well done Mark.....your future is bright!