Celebrating Active Older Adults: A Week of Fun and Fitness at the YMCA
18 May 2023
As we age, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize our physical and mental well-being. Staying active and engaged is key to leading a fulfilling and healthy lifestyle. At the Y, we recognize the importance of older adults' health and happiness, that's why we're proud to host Active Older Adults' Week from May 20–28. We're inviting adults aged 55 and above to participate in a variety of activities, bring along a friend, or make new connections while trying out a class for free. So, mark your calendars, invite a friend to join you for free, and get ready to embark on a week of rejuvenation and vitality at the YMCA.
During this week-long celebration, each YMCA Center will host a range of special events and activities tailored to the interests and needs of older adults. From fitness classes and workshops to social gatherings and informational sessions, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Participants can choose from a diverse selection of activities.
Saturday, May 20
| Effingham Street Family YMCA | Senior Day: line dancing and refreshments | 10am–12pm | Reserve Your Spot |
Monday, May 22
| Albemarle Family YMCA | Gentle Yoga | 9:45–10:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Albemarle Family YMCA | Craft Together: Memorial Day Wreaths | 11am–12pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA | Older Adults Activities & Health Facts (Lobby) | ||
| Currituck Family YMCA | Gentle Yoga | 9–10am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Currituck Family YMCA | Let's Paint! Artist-led canvas painting | 12–2pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Effingham Street Family YMCA | Line Dancing | 11:30am–12:30pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Greenbrier Family YMCA | Strength & Tone | 8:45–9:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Hilltop Family YMCA | Gentle Core | 7–7:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Hilltop Family YMCA | Gentle Water | 8–8:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Indian River Family YMCA | Aqua Zumba | 9–10am | Reserve Your Spot |
| James L. Camp Jr. Family YMCA | Snacks & Information (Lobby) | All Day | |
| Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA | Aqua Fit Deep Water Tabata | 8:45–9:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Northampton County YMCA | Chair Yoga | 11am–12pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Princess Anne Family YMCA | Gentle Water Fitness | 11:15am–12pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Suffolk Family YMCA | Sentara Table: Fall Prevention Tips (Lobby) | ||
| Suffolk Family YMCA | AquaFit | 8:30–9:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Suffolk Family YMCA | Mat Yoga | 10:30–11:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Suffolk Family YMCA | Line Dancing | 10:30–11:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Taylor Bend Family YMCA | Snacks & Treats (Lobby) | All Day | |
| Taylor Bend Family YMCA | Water Fitness | 9:45–10:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Taylor Bend Family YMCA | Chair Yoga | 12:30–1:30pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Taylor Bend Family YMCA | Line Dancing | 4:30–5:15pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of Portsmouth | Aqua Arthritis | 11–11:45am 12–12:45pm |
Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County | Water Exercise | 9–9:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County | Silver Sneakers Classic | 10:30–11:30am 11:30–12:30pm |
Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County | Snacks & Treats (Lobby) | All Day | |
| YMCA on Granby | Senior Activities & Health Information (Lobby) | All Day |
Tuesday, May 23
| Albemarle Family YMCA | Water Exercise | 8:30–9:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Albemarle Family YMCA | Chair Yoga | 10–11am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA | Water Aerobics | 6–7pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Greenbrier Family YMCA | Chair Yoga | 11am–12pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Hilltop Family YMCA | Chair One | 8–8:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Hilltop Family YMCA | Ai Chi | 10–10:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Indian River Family YMCA | SilverSneakers Circuit | 8:30–9:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| James L. Camp Jr. Family YMCA | Stretch, Bend & Move | 9:30–10:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| James L. Camp Jr. Family YMCA | Livestrong at the YMCA Info (Lobby) | ||
| Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA | Zumba | 11am–12pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA | Gentle Flow Yoga | 5–6pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Outer Banks Family YMCA | Balance & Strength | 9:30–10:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Princess Anne Family YMCA | Water Fitness | 11:05am–12:05pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Taylor Bend Family YMCA | Lunch & Learn Butterflies in Your Garden | 12pm–2pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of Portsmouth | Silver Sneakers | 11:45am–12:30PM | Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of Portsmouth | Silver Sneakers | 2–2:45pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County | Dance Fitness | 9:30–10:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA on Granby | Commit Dance Fitness | 6:45–7:45pm | Reserve Your Spot |
Wednesday, May 24
| Albemarle Family YMCA | Water Exercise | 8:30–9:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Albemarle Family YMCA | Gentle Yoga | 9:45–10:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Albemarle Family YMCA | Chair One Fitness | 4–5pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA | Stretch, Bend & Move | 10:15–11am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Currituck Family YMCA | Fall Prevention Workshop | 11am–12pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Eastern Shore Family YMCA | Bend, Stretch & Balance | 11:45–12:45pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA | Gentle Water Exercise | 8:30–9:30am 11am–12pm |
Reserve Your Spot |
| Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA | Blood Pressure Checks (Lobby) | 9:30–11am | |
| Greenbrier Family YMCA | Strength & Tone | 10:15–11am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Greenbrier Family YMCA | Stretch, Move & Bend | 11:30am–12:15pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Hilltop Family YMCA | Regional Spring Social | 12–2pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Indian River Family YMCA | Silver Sneakers Splash | 9–10am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Northampton County YMCA | Polynesian Party | 11:30am–1:30pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Taylor Bend Family YMCA | Water Fitness | 9:45–10:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Taylor Bend Family YMCA | Chair Exercise | 12:30–1:30pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Taylor Bend Family YMCA | Vendor Fair | 11am–2pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of Portsmouth | Timeless Living Fall Prevention Program | 11:30am–1:30pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County | Water Exercise | 9–9:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County | Silver Sneakers Classic | 10:30–11:30am 11:45am–12:45pm |
Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County | Social Potluck Picnic | 12–1:30pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA on Granby | Older Adults on Weights | 1–1:45pm | Reserve Your Spot |
Thursday, May 25
| Albemarle Family YMCA | Water Exercise | 8:30–9:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Albemarle Family YMCA | Balance Seminar | 10–11am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA | Chair Yoga | 10:45–11:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Currituck Family YMCA | Zumba Gold | 9:15–10:15am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Eastern Shore Family YMCA | Polynesian Party | 11:30am–1:30pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA | Snacks & Treats (Lobby) | All Day | |
| Greenbrier Family YMCA | Active Older Adults Day | 10:30am–12:30pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Hilltop Family YMCA | Chair One Fitness | 8–9am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Indian River Family YMCA | Active Older Adults Day Bingo | 10:30–11:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| James L. Camp Jr. Family YMCA | Stretch, Bend & Move | 9:30–10:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA | Aqua Boot Camp | 11:15am–12:15pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Outer Banks Family YMCA | Tai Chi | 9–10am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Princess Anne Family YMCA | Aqua Fit | 11:05–11:50am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Princess Anne Family YMCA | Aqua Zumba | 12:05–12:50pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Taylor Bend Family YMCA | Lunch & Learn "How Old is Too Old to Start Lifting Weights" | 11am–1pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of Portsmouth | Silver Sneakers | 10:45–11:45am 2–2:45pm |
Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County | Dance Fitness | 9:30–10:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
Friday, May 26
| Albemarle Family YMCA | Balance & Stretch | 9:30–10:15am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA | TRX Workshop | 11–11:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Currituck Family YMCA | Gentle Yoga | 9–10am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Currituck Family YMCA | Chair One Fitness | 11am–12pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Currituck Family YMCA | Older Adult Games | 12–2pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Eastern Shore Family YMCA | Bend, Stretch & Balance | 11:45am–12:45pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Greenbrier Family YMCA | Strength & Tone | 9–9:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Hilltop Family YMCA | Gentle Core | 7–7:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Hilltop Family YMCA | Gentle Water | 8–9am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA | Aqua Tabata | 9:30–10:30am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Princess Anne Family YMCA | Game Day | 12:30–1:30pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Suffolk Family YMCA | Cookout | 11:30am–12:30pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| Taylor Bend Family YMCA | Water Fitness | 9:45–10:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| Taylor Bend Family YMCA | Chair Yoga | 12:30–1:30pm | Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of Portsmouth | Aqua Arthritis | 11–11:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County | Water Exercise | 9–9:45am | Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County | Silver Sneakers Classic | 10:30–11:30am 11:45am–12:45pm |
Reserve Your Spot |
| YMCA on Granby | Pilates | 5–6pm | Reserve Your Spot |
Saturday, May 27
| Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA | Yoga for All | 10:15–11:30am | Reserve Your Spot |