Active Older Adults
The YMCA has so many activities that are designed for Active Older Adults. From Arthritis Exercise to Pickleball to Line Dancing; there is always something to do!
Brain Boost & Balance
The Union County Family YMCA is proud to offer Brain Boost & Balance, a FREE 12-week inclusive exercise program focused on improving balance, strength, mobility, and confidence.
This program incorporates PWR! Moves®, a research-based exercise approach designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease maintain and improve functional movement. While the program includes Parkinson’s-specific movements, it is also beneficial for individuals looking to improve balance and overall physical function.
Program Details
- Dates: September 14 – December 9
- Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
- Time: 11:30am–12:15pm
- Location: Union County Family YMCA
- Cost: FREE
Participant Requirements
- Must be independently mobile.
- Open to individuals looking to improve balance, strength, and functional movement.
Space may be limited. Contact Lori at LRogers@unioncountyymca.org to learn more or register.
Come Play Pickleball! It’s a BIG Dill.
Pickleball is a sport in which two, three or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports such as badminton and the rules are similar to tennis (with few modifications). Pickleball was invented in the mid 1960s as a children’s backyard pastime but quickly became popular among adults as a fun game for players of all levels.
Click here for the Pickleball Schedule.
Group Classes Available
- Therapy Pool Classes
- Arthritis Exercise
Arthritis Foundation water workouts presented by a certified Arthritis Foundation Instructor. This recreational program includes exercises to improve the participant’s overall function and performance of daily task, mobility, gait, independence, flexibility, balance and coordination. Low intensity endurance such as walking is included to prevent chilling. Class meets in Therapy Pool.Get on Board/Arthritis
The same format as our other Arthritis classes with the added tool of a Silver Sneaker Kick Board, to give more toning to the class participants. Class meets in the Therapy Pool. - YMCA Gymnasium Classes
- Indoor Quick Walking
This 20 minute class held in our basketball gym promises to give you 20 energetic, fun, fast paced minutes of walking to the beat of motivating music. This class is for every fitness level. Class meets in YMCA GymnasiumPickleball
This a sport in which two, three or four players use solid paddles to hit a perforated polymer ball similar to a whiffle ball, over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports such as badminton and the rules are similar to tennis (with few modifications). Game meets in YMCA Gymnasium - Lap Pool Classes
- Morning Fitness Shallow Water Fitness
Aerobic conditioning is what this class is all about. Both Cardio and toning done in the Shallow end of the Lap Pool. Class meets in deep end of Lap Pool.Deep Water Power Pump
High intensity total body conditioning, cardiovascular and muscular strengthening, toning and stretching all in deep water. This class provides an opportunity to perform exercises without any straining to your body joints. Great for circulation and improving overall fitness and wellbeing. Flotation belts and water resistance equipment will be used. Class meets in the Lap Pool - Studio #1 Classes
- Silver Sneakers Chair Yoga
Yoga style moves done to meditating music with the aid of a chair for balance and joint problems. Class meets in studio #1.Beginner Yoga
Focus is on the basics, learn breathing techniques and basic poses, with simple stretches to increase flexibility. Class meets in Studio #1.Tai’ Chi’
This graceful form of exercise is a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. It involves a series of movements preformed is a slow, focused manner. The benefits of this class include: Reduced pain and stiffness, Uplifting of the sprit, Improved muscle strength and joint flexibility, helps improve balance. This class is brought to the YMCA by the Arthritis Foundation. Class meets in Studio #1. - Studio #2 Classes
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Silver Sneakers The nations leading exercise program for older adults. Silver Sneakers is a fun energetic class that takes place on land and focuses on strengthening and toning muscles and bones using hand weights and exercise bands. Class meets in Studio #2.
Announcements!
The Union County Family YMCA honors the Silver Sneakers program. Please contact the front desk for more information.
YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are incorporated into daily programming.
Variety of age appropriate activities that promote opportunities for children to explore their environment safely and confidently.
Activities are led by assigned teachers, as well as, self directed by the child. Creativity is encouraged to help promote individual growth.
Group and individual play. Kid Connect has activities that promote decision making skills, teach responsible behavior, and develop the child’s self confidence.