Opportunities and Connections for All

The Menomonee Falls Community Education and Recreation Department houses many activities for Adults 55 and better!  How about the old standards - Bridge, Sheepshead, knitting, crocheting, Bingo, watercolors, introductory computer classes and exercise.  We, also, offer some special classes like: The Newest Treatments for Osteoarthritis presented by Dr. Oelke.  How about a special speaker like State Representative Alberta Darling?  The Armchair Traveler is for those who would lke to see the world  - right from one of our lounge chairs. 

We offer monthly blood pressure checks, glucose tests, and, beginning in December, cleaning and checking of hearing aids.  If cutting your own toe nails is too difficult for you, we can direct you to our twice monthly toe nail trimming clinic.

Want to party?  Come to our Halloween Party, Wednesday October 31 with guests the Fun Lovin Grannies to entertain after the special meal.  Thanksgiving Dinner will be Monday, November 19 with turkey and all the trimmings. (Reservations required at least twenty-four hours in advance at 251-3406)

Grab a newsletter from the lobby and try something new at the Senior Center: meet old pals or make new
 friends, have a meal with us, enjoy being part of a friendly and caring group.  We are waiting to meet you!
(Call 255-8469 for assistance)

"We need old friends to help us grow old and new friends to help us stay young."  Letty Pogrenbin   

Park and recreation services play a vital role in creating active and healthy communities.  The Village of Menomonee Falls is has a high quality park system.   The School District of Menomonee Falls complements the facilities with great recreation programming offered through the Community Education and Recreation Department.  

The Physical Health Benefits

 Active users of public parks have a lower body mass index (a ratio between weight and height) than did people who use parks passively or not at all.

People who visited parks for longer periods of time (one hour or more) had significantly lower systolic blood pressures than those who only stayed for short periods of time (less than one hour).

People who visited parks with companions (as opposed to visiting alone) reported significantly higher levels of physical health.

Citizens who had better access to parks, visited parks more frequently, and engaged in physically-active park behaviors also made fewer visits to their doctor (for reasons other than a regular check-up).

Working together, the Village and the School District offer citizen’s excellent opportunities to stay active and healthy.  There are still openings in many second session Fall classes.  Check our website for more detailed program information at www.fallsrec.org.