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 >
Arts & Crafts
Have a special skill or favorite hobby? Bring your supplies and share your knowledge with others in a social setting.
Days: Thursdays, Weekly
Time: 1–2:30PM
Ages: 50+
Cookie Decorating Class >
Cookie Decorating with Fairytale Sweets
Brittany from Fairy Tale Sweets will teach us tricks to decorate sugar cookies like a pro! Participants will decorate 6 Christmas themed cookies to take home. All supplies are provided.
Date: December 12
Time: 10am - 12pm
Ages: 18+
Cost: $55; for members only
Guest Speaker Series >
Guest Speaker Series
Join other active older adults in this new monthly series! We will have a different guest speaker coming to talk about a variety of topics.
Cost:
Free; registration preferred
Age:
50+
Time:
Varies
Nov 15 - Aging In Place w/Synergy Homecare
Dec 2- Fall Prevention
Jan 8 - Estate Planning w/Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes, LLC
Feb TBD - Internet Safety
Feb 19 - Healthy Living w/Synergy Homecare Register Here
Mar 10 - Healthcare Panel Q&A w/Synergy Homecare Register Here
Apr TBD
May TBD
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!
Days: Mondays
Cost:
$25/member; $35/guest member
Age:
50+
Time:
10:00-11:00am
Upcoming Class Dates:
Jan 6 - 27
Feb 10 - Mar 3
Mar 24 - Apr 14
Apr 28 - May 19
Pickleball Open Gym >
The Y is excited to offer Pickleball to Active Older Adults!
Get involved in the fastest growing sport and in the country, improve your health and meet new people. Come play during our open pickleball times on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, no registration required!
Cost:
Free for Members
$10 per day for Guest Members
Ages:
50+
Schedule:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 10 am-1 pm
Questions?
Contact Jacob Meyer at jacob@ccymca.net.
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.
Y Brown Bag Book Club >
Y Brown Bag Book Club
Bring your lunch and discuss a book every month with other members!
Day:
2nd Thursday, Monthly
Time:
12 PM
Age:
18+
BOOKS FOR 2025:
January 9: Ice Walker: A Polar Bear's Journey through the Fragile Arctic by James Raffan
February 13: The Library Book by Susan Orlean
March 13: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
April 10: Cigarette Girl by Ratih Kumala
May 8: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
June 12: Eternal by Lisa Scottoline
July 10: The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
August 14: The Women by Kristin Hannah
September 11: Three Girls from Bronzeville: A Uniquely American Memoir of Race, Fate, and Sisterhood by Dawn Turner
October 9: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
November 13: The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
December 11: Lunch in Restaurant TBD