With kids returning to classes, moms and dads have a chance to head back to class, too, by signing up for a Monroe Public Schools Community Education and Recreation class.  With nearly 75 choices, there is bound to be something just right for everyone, even youngsters, and our four-legged friends, too. 

     Among the classes that are new for fall are performing arts and a do-it-yourself sushi class for kids.  A genealogy class, which has not been offered for awhile, returns to the fall lineup. 

     Here are the topics and number of courses available.  Arts and crafts (11), Art Insight Emporium class (4); Fitness and recreation (8); Water activities (5); Music (5); Sewing and needlecraft (10); Computer classes (4); Special Classes (14); Kid’s Corner (10) and Dog Obedience (3).  

     All of the courses are described in detail in the Fall 2016 class catalogue which was has been distributed through the Monroe News.  Registration begins August 29. 

     Besides information on classes, the class booklet also includes registration information and signup sheets for the always popular junior cheer and flag football.  Signup early to make sure you can get the class or activity you want.

     All classes must be prepaid and there are various ways to register.  Phone registrations are accepted by using Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express at 734-265-3170.  You can register by mail by completing the registration form in the catalogue and sending it with a check or money order made payable to Monroe Public Schools and mailing it to Community Education, 1275 N. Macomb St., Monroe, MI  48162.  Registrations will be taken in person at the Community Education office from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., daily.

     Persons who may not have received a catalogue can pick one up at the Community Education office at the Monroe Public Schools Administration Building.  It is also is displayed on line on the Monroe Public Schools website at  http://monroepublic.cyberschool.com/view/4123.pdf