Aging well in Body. Mind. & Spirit

Active Older Adults (AOA) in the YMCA experience a strong sense of belongingness and a network of friends who provide supportive communities for sustained health and well-being. Through on-going, fun, safe, and engaging programs, activities, and events AOA members increase their self-confidence and sense of achievement while building relationships and celebrating the success and milestones of each older adult within their AOA community.

This group is for our Y members over 50 years of age. Join us for activities, fellowship, and fun. Each month we will have a different topic such as equipment demos, nutrition, games, and more. 

 

Arts & Crafts >
Craft supplies scattered on a yellow tabletop

Arts & Crafts

Have a special skill or favorite hobby?

Bring your supplies and share your knowledge with others in a social setting.

Day:
Thursdays, weekly

Time: 
1 - 2:30PM

Age:
50+

Learn to Play Pickleball >
Learn to Play...Pickleball

Learn to Play...Pickleball!

Are you interested in pickleball, but don't know how to play?

We are excited to offer a new 4 week program teaching the fundamentals of pickleball. You will learn the rules of pickleball, serving, scoring, and will get a chance to play!

Session I: January 8 - 29
Session II: March 4 - April 1

Day:
Monday

Time: 
10–11am

Cost:
$25/member; $35/guest member

Age:
50+

REGISTER

Prayer Shawl Ministry >

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Compassion and the love of knitting/crocheting have been combined into a prayerful ministry and spiritual practice which reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace, as well as in celebration and joy. Many blessings are prayed into every stitch.

The making of a prayer shawl is a spiritual practice which embodies our thoughts and prayers for the receiver. It is a gift freely given with no strings attached. Made in prayer, as prayer, for prayer, the shawls are passed on hand-to-hand and heart-to-heart.

Day:
TBD

Time: 
TBD

Age:
50+

Cost:
TBD

Let's Take a Stroll >

Let's Take a Stroll

Lace up those tennies and let’s stroll!

Every week, we’ll get the blood flowing with a walk, while talking with friends. Bundle up and walk around the Y or upstairs on the walking track if the weather is too cold. Join us to get your body moving during the winter months!

Day:
Tuesdays, weekly

Time: 
10 AM

Age:
50+

Y Brown Bag Book Club >

Y Brown Bag Book Club

Bring your lunch and discuss abook every month with other members!

Day:
2nd Thursday, Monthly

Time: 
12 PM

Age:
18+

BOOKS FOR 2024:

January 11: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

February 8: The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar

March14: Three Things About Elsie by Joanna Cannon

April 11: Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler

May 9: Booth by Karen Joy Fowler

June 13: Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde

July 11: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

August 8: The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewel

September 12: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

October 10: The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani

November 14: Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

December 12: Lunch in Restaurant TBD

Men's Dementia Support Group >

Men's Dementia Support Group

If you are caring for a family member with dementia and would benefit from in-depth discussion about this journey, you are welcome to join us. We gather in support of one another to share our stories freely and confidentially.

Registration NOT required.

Day/Time:
Tuesdays; 9 AM
Wednesdays; 10:30 AM

In person and on Zoom.

Chocolate Extravaganza >

Chocolate Extravaganza!

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with us!

It’s a chocolate potluck! Bring your favorite chocolate dessert and enjoy the company of friends.

Day:
February 14

Time: 
1 - 2:30 PM

Age:
50+