Aging Well, Living Well
The Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center was built by the City of Monroe. This Parks and Recreation facility provides a community focal point where seniors 55 and better can come together for services and activities which enhance their dignity, support their independence and encourage their involvement in the community.
The City of Monroe built the Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center in 1977. The facility currently has 7,776 square feet in the main building, clay/pottery studio, and a woodworking shop. In addition to the regular scheduled activities and classes, the Senior Center offers a computer lab, seminars, special classes and workshops, trips, socials and seasonal dances throughout the year.
Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Senior Dance)
Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Ellen Fitzgerald Center will be closed on the following holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Easter Holiday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Holiday
Christmas Holiday
Classes
Ceramics/Clay/Pottery
Computer Lab
Line Dance Class
Senior Singers
Thursday Night Dance Club
Woodworking
Cards and Games
Bridge
Canasta
Cribbage
Euchre
Pinochle
Spades
Fitness
Aerobic Exercise
Range of Motion Fitness
Yoga Stretch
Health Programs
Chronic Disease Self-Management
Matter of Balance
Sports
Bowling
Golf
Pickleball
Table Tennis
Trips
Day and Overnight Trips
Monthly
Caregiver Support Group
Diabetes Support Group
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Lunch and Learn Health Topics
Union County Chapter AARP
Visually Impaired Support Group
Annually
Community Health Service Flu Clinic
AARP Tax Aide
Income Tax Preparation
Union County Senior Wellness Exposition
Senior Games
Membership Fees
City Residents
There is no charge for City of Monroe residents.
Non-City Residents
Individual - $60.00 per year
Couple - $90.00 per year
The majority of classes and activities require no additional charge. However, there may be certain fees required to participate in some classes or activities.
Membership Guidelines
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The Ellen Fitzgerald Center will serve all seniors 55 or better, provided space and resources are available.
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No one with infectious desease or illness is allowed to enter the facility.
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No children under the age of 18 can participate in activities or attend activities on a regular basis with the exception of planned inter-generational activities.
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All visiting children must be supervised by an adult at all times during any inter-generational activity.
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Children home from school with an illness may not visit the center.