| Children Boy Scouts  For boys in 6th - 12th grade, or ages 11-18, Boy Scouting builds character and leadership. Boys form patrols and elect their own leaders. Troop 209 covers Monroe and meets in Littleton. The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains serve NH & VT. Girls ages 5-17 are encouraged to develop their leadership potential thru activities that enable them to discover their values, skills and world around them. For info, call Donna Thompson, 444-0038, or see website. Monroe also has an active Daisy group, for girls in Grades 1 & 2. For more info on the Daisies, contact Juli Ward.
Active 4H Club with programs in gardening, textiles/design, nutrition/fitness, posters, and more. Club meets at Town Hall first Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. We are part of Grafton County 4H, which runs many county-wide programs listed here. For more info or to join, call Sonia at 638-4191. | | Adults Historic Society The Historic Society owns the "Grange Hall", at the bottom of Grange Hall Road and Rt. 135. The group is on hiatus until there are more members. To voice your interest, contact Charles Hammer, 638-4104. McLure's Alumni Band From the 1930's until the 1960's, George McLure was a force to be reckoned with. A music and instrumental teacher for many area schools, he was the driver behind McLure's Marching Bands. George's bands won state and regional competitions, performed several times in Washington D.C., and began a strong music tradition that is still evident today in Monroe. Many of his students continue to play with the "Alumni Band." Monroe's own Edith Ann Emery is the leader, conductor, and programmer. There is a fascinating history of McLure's Bands available at the Monroe Town Library.
Mens Club Meet the 2nd Monday of each month from October - May at the Town Hall. They provide annual scholarships to 2 high school students, and sponsor many town events such the basketball tournament, Halloween night party, and a raffle. Plus, when they meet, they have snacks. For more information, call George Hall. The MelloTones Singing group that specializes in 'beautyshop' (i.e., female barbershop!) They frequently appear at town events such as McLure's Christmas Concert. If you like to sing, call Marilyn Dickinson, 638-2699. This active snowmobile club has roughly 40 members. Contact Donna Mitton for more information, 638-2639. Unfinished Objects Club (UFO!) This group meets once a month, to work on those pesky 'unfinished projects', like quilts, scrapbooks, whatever. There's also lots of chatting & laughter. For more info, call Sonia at 638-4191. Walking Club Want to walk but not in the snow or the rain? Walkers use the Town Hall weekdays at 8 am to keep fit (and dry!) More info, call Marilyn at 638-2699. | | General Interest The Back Shed String Band One of Monroe's 'hidden gems', this acoustic group gathers most Friday nights in, literally, a shed at the back of a house on Plains Road (roughly across from where Coppermine Road meets Plains Road.) They play bluegrass, folk, and "Americana". Check out their Facebook page or stop by on a Friday night and enjoy. Free, laid back, and fun. Bone Builders Designed to improve balance and strength with both hand and leg weights, this group meets Mondays & Thursdays in the Town Hall Basement at 8:30 am, and costs just $1 per week. For men and women who'd like to stay strong. More info here. Garden Club The Monroe Garden Club meets every 4th Wednesday of the month at the Town Library (but not typically in the depths of winter!) In addition to sharing their love of gardening, they also plant and maintain the park in the center of town, and the welcome sign for the Village. Contact the Library for more information. 
"Taking Off Pounds Sensibly" will be meeting at the Library on Thursday nights at 6 pm. Fees are just $26 per year and $3 per month - a whole lot less expensive than Weight Watchers and right here in town. For men and women who want to lose weight and then keep it off. More info, call Barb Frost, 638-4416, tops.org, or find them on Facebook. | |