The Y is proud to offer a variety of Active Older Adults programs committed to helping seniors maintain a healthy lifestyle and strengthen social ties. Participants in the program enjoy group outings, health education seminars, group fitness classes, volunteer opportunities and events designed to promote mental agility, good health and independence. Basic daily exercise provides many health benefits and may decrease illness, chronic disease, fatigue and the risk of falling.
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Kickoff to Summer Social
Come out and enjoy fellowship with your YMCA friends! For this social we’ll have cool summer dishes. Salads such as pasta, bean, corn, potato, etc. Also finger sandwiches, fruit, cheese and crackers, deviled eggs, chips and dips and light desserts. This will be our last social until August 29. Mark your calendars and sign up at the front desk so we know how many tables and chairs to set up.
Thursday, May 30 at 11:30am
Salad Bar
Community Room
Heart Disease Prevention Lunch and Learn
You will learn about symptoms, treatments, and prevention tips.
Thursday, May 23
12:00pm
RSVP by Tuesday, May 20.
Bowling
Sign up now for an afternoon of laughter and amusement, and have fun with friends!
When: Thursday, May 2 from 3:00-5:00pm
Where: Rural Hall Bowling Alley
Rates: $2 per game and $2 per shoes (shoes are a one-time fee)
You can play as many games as you want. We normally bowl in teams of three. Most games last approximately 40 minutes. We have all levels of bowlers.
Bingo
Everyone will receive one card to play the game. You may purchase additional Bingo cards for $1.00. The money paid to purchase additional cards will purchase the Bingo prizes. We will have snacks at 11:30am and Bingo will begin at 12:00pm. The first Friday of every month.
Friday, April 26
Friday, May 10
Friday, May 24
11:30am
Lunch with Friends
An afternoon with your friends and fellowship is just what you need to lift your spirits. Everyone will buy their own lunch, unless you would like to buy your friend’s. You may carpool from the Y if you want to ride together. Sign up early as we only have reservations for 25.
Tuesday, April 16 at 12:30pm at Tlaquepaque
Cool Spring Get Together and Plant Sharing
Bring a friend, a salad bar topping or healthy dessert, and have fun with your YMCA family. The YMCA will provide the lettuce for the salad bar. Bring any plants or cuttings that you would like to share with others. The YMCA will send you home with a plant, and hopefully one of our many door prizes.
Sign up to reserve a spot for you and your friend.
Thursday, April 25 at 11:30am in the Community Room
Special Memberships
SilverSneakers®
SilverSneakers® is a preventative exercise program that enhances the quality of life for older adults across the country. Retirees and those eligible for Medicare can check with their Health Care provider to see if they qualify for SilverSneakers®, which gives participanta free membership to the Y. Through the program, members gain access to customized SilverSneakers® classes that improve strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. This program combines health, wellness and fitness so seniors feel empowered and build friendships.
Silver&Fit®
Branches of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina will now offer Silver&Fit® memberships, available with participating insurance plans.
Health plans offer the Silver&Fit® Exercise and Healthy Aging Program to eligible Medicare Advantage/Supplement beneficiaries and group retirees. The program aims to improve quality of life. As a Silver&Fit member, you’ll get to work out more, meet new friends, and be more social. The Silver&Fit program is a product of American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., a subsidiary of American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH).
The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina also offers SilverSneakers® memberships, available with participating health plans. SilverSneakers is a preventative exercise program that enhances the quality of life for older adults across the country. Through the program, members gain access to customized SilverSneakers classes that improve strength, flexibility, balance and endurance.
Retirees and those eligible for Medicare can check with their Health Care provider to see if they qualify for a Silver&Fit® or SilverSneakers® membership, which provides a Y membership at no cost to the participant.
Nutrition Consultations
Get Healthy With Our Registered Dietician: Micki Mcknight
Micki works with you to look at daily eating habits, goals, and plans to achieve those goals. Fill out a registration form and once you sign up, Micki will contact you and set up your appointment.
Consultation Fee: $35/hour
Questions?
Please contact Tiffany Boyles at 985.9622 or t.boyles@ymcanwnc.org
Hill Toppers Class
Senior Fit
And now, our newest Hill Toppers class! It’s a new land aerobics circuit class, designed for our Active Older Adults. It’s a 30-minute circuit class that can modified for all levels. It’s designed for those over 50, but is open to all ages!
Time: Thursdays from 10:30-11:00am
Zumba Gold
Tuesdays from 10:30-11:15am
Chair Yoga
Thursdays from 11:00-11:45am
Group Ex Studio I
Reserve your spot each week at our Membership Desk
Questions: Please contact Allison Mabe at 985.9622 or allison.mabe@ymcanwnc.org
J.O.Y. Activities
Active Older Adult Functions that provide a way to exercise your spirit and your mind, meet new friends and socialize!
Bridge Club
Time: Wednesday mornings at 9:30am
Bible Study
Time: Wednesday mornings at 10:00am
Pickleball
Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton, ping pong and racquetball, and also one the fastest growing sports in America. It may be a silly name, but it’s a serious sport!
Good for all ages…come see what the excitement is all about!!
Where: South Gym
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 to 3:00pm