The Menasha Senior Center, in downtown Menasha, warmly welcomes any adult 55+ to participate in the many activities we offer. There is no membership fee or residency restrictions.

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of older adults by providing educational, recreational, social, and wellness programs and to meet these needs as requested by the community.

Check these out:

• MSC Gift Certificate
• Soda Pup Party
• Senior Games

Monthly Health Screenings

• No health screening in July

• Dementia and Medicare 101

Class Fees, resident/non-resident, are based on class, instructor, materials, etc. There is an Activity Fee of $.50 for all activities with the option to pay $.50 each time you participate or purchase a $25 yearly activity pass.

Some ACTIVITIES at the Menasha Senior Center include:

Exericise:  

Yopilate- low impact exercise lead by instructor combines yoga, pilate and ballet moves for agility, balance and flexibility. Tuesdays at  12:00 noon.

Chair-low impact chair exercises for balance, flexibility and strength lead by video or instructor.

Bike 4 Fun-
Explore the area with other casual bikers. Monday afternoons May-October.

Line dancing Class:
Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30am . $.50 Menasha resident; $1.00 non-resident, plus instructor fee.

Bingo:

Quarterly bingo parties. Watch newsletter for times.

Scrabble:  1st and 3rd Mondays, 12:30pm.

Card games:
Men's Sheepshead - Mondays, 12:30 - 4:00pm (not for beginners)
Penny Ante Poker-Tuesdays at 12:30, Texas Hold'em -Wednesdays 12:30pm (beginners welcome)(Sept - May) Bridge - Thursdays, 1:00-4:00pm (not for beginners) Cribbage - Thursdays at 12:30, Hand & Foot- Fridays at 12:30.

Computer Lab:
Computers, with immediate access to the Internet, are available at the center. They can be used by any senior between the hours of 8am-4pm (except Wed. afternooons). There is no charge for walk-ins, but a donation is encouraged. There will be a $.10 per a copy charge for all printed material generated from computer use.

Computer classes: One on one computer instruction for beginners and experienced students on Monday mornings. Call to schedule. $15 Menasha resident; $18 non-resident.

Craft classes:
Greeting cards-make unique handmade cards; learn techniques; materials included. $2.00 Menasha resident; $2.50 non-resident. Other craft classes as announced. Instruction on seasonal crafts offered periodically. The 4th Monday of the month.

Presentations:
Offered monthly covering many topics of interest to seniors (i.e.: legal issues, hearing loss, prescription costs, etc.) Donation baisis.

Health Screenings:
Blood pressure is taken every week at the center by the Menasha Health Department (the 1 st , 2 nd , & 3 rd Tuesday from 1:30-3:00pm ; the 4 th Tuesday from 10:30am -12:00n.

Monthly health screenings are offered regularly by the

Menasha Health Department's 60 Plus Health Program: (i.e.: cholesterol, urine, osteoporosis, depression, skin cancer, blood sugar).

VNA foot care clinics: are also offered twice a month. Appointments are required by calling 727-5555.

Trips:
One day trips are scheduled throughout the year. Call and ask for a trip brochure. 2010 Trips

Parties:
Held monthly at the center each month with a different theme. There is a minimal charge of $5.00 for admission that helps cover the cost of food, entertainment, games and door prizes. Registration in advance.

The Spring Banquet in May and the Christmas Banquet in December are held off-site. The cost of the ticket varies.