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Health & Fitness

Register Now for Parks and Recreation Programs

Quite a few programs from swim lessons to zumba will be starting within the next few weeks. Register now at monroerec.org.

There are quite a few Parks and Recreation programs that will be starting in the next few weeks.  For additional details and to register online, please go to our website monroerec.org.  Remember that no one is registered for a program until payment is received and applied to your online registration form.  Payment may be mailed (7 Fan Hill Road, Monroe) or brought to our office at Chalk Hill (375 Fan Hill Road, Monroe).  If paying by check, please remember to provide your driver's license number.

Youth Swim Lessons - Session 2:  Nov 7-8, 14-15, 20-21.  Times:  6:00 (Levels 1,2,3), 6:30 (Levels 1,2), 7:00 (Levels 3,4,5).  Fees:  Level 1 & 2 $60 Residents/$70 Non-Residents. Level 3 & higher $70 Residents/$80 Non-Residents.  Register by October 30.

Parent & Child Aquatics - Session 2: Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8 at 11:30-12:00.  Fees:  $60 Residents/$70 Non-Residents.  Register by November 13.

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Preschool Aquatics - Session 2: Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8 at 12:00-12:30.  Fees:  $60 Residents/$70 Non-Residents.  Register by November 13.

Indoor Tennis Clinics with Greg Sansonetti – Wednesdays, Nov 14-Dec 19 at 3:45-4:30 (ages 3-4, $85) or 4:30-5:30 (ages 5-10, $99).  Location:  Chalk Hill Gym.  Racquets are available for a nomial fee through Greg Sansonetti 203-414-9453. 

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Meditation & Relaxation - Tuesdays, Oct 23-Dec 11 at 6:30-8:00 pm.  Cost:  $120 Residents/$130 Non-Residents.  Location:  Chalk Hill School.

H.E.A.R. Boot Camp - Beat the Holiday Weight Gain Challenge with this 6 Week Program starting October 22 at various times:  6:00 am (co-ed) Mon, Wed Fri, 9:30 am (women only) Mon, Wed, Fri or 6:30 pm (co-ed) Mon, Wed, Thurs.  Fee:  $270. 

Karate - Session 7:  Tuesday & Thursday, Oct 30 – Dec 20.  Little Ninjas (ages 4-6) 6:30-7:00 pm / Beginner Karate (age 7-Adult) 7:15-8:00 pm / Advanced Karate (age 7-Adult) 8:00-8:45 pm.  Classes are held at the Monroe Elementary School gym.  Fees depend on frequency of classes per week and level.

Zumba at Chalk Hill - Session 9:  Nov 6-Nov 30.  Morning Classes:  Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00-10:00 am.  Cost $72.  Session 8:  Nov 6-Nov 29. Evening Classes: Tues/Thurs 6:00-7:00 pm.  Cost $48.

American Red Cross Babysitting Training - Dec 29 at 9 am-4 pm for students ages 11-15.  Fee $110 Residents/$120 Non-Residents.  Cost:  $110 Residents/$120 Non-Residents.  Training to be held at Chalk Hill School.

Social Communication & Dining Skills - First Impressions is an etiquette training program that provides instruction in good manners for children and teens.  Classes will be for boys and girls ages 2-3 and grades 3-12.  See our website for complete details.

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