T he Monroe Senior Citizen Center is located west of the downtown business district, at 1113 10th Street. The center utilizes the former Green County Normal School, which is a three story building constructed in 1920. There is a parking lot and green space adjacent the building, with the facility taking up an entire city block. T he Senior Center is a department of the City of Monroe, and receives most of its funding from the city budget.
Additional funding comes from donations and fundraising activities.
In addition, up to 135 volunteers become involved in organizing and running the various activities and events. T he center serves residents aged 55 and over from Monroe and the surrounding area. The average daily attendance is 160 persons, with approximately 1,300 citizens served in 1994. The center provides a variety of activities and events throughout the year. In addition, the center rents meeting space to non-profit and community groups.