Your health and physical wellbeing are important, no matter your age. The YMCA offers seniors the opportunity to maintain a healthy lifestyle, healthy relationships, and a positive outlook on life. Older adults who stay active live longer and have better functional conditioning. That is why the YMCA offers classes, programs, and other opportunities suited for this age group.
Our Active Older Adult (AOA) programs are designed for anyone 50 years old and older. Each Northwest North Carolina YMCA branch offers different programming, so check the location nearest you for current information. Programs are open to members and potential members.
Medicare Open Enrollment Information Session
Medicare open enrollment is fast approaching. Find out what changes have occurred and what options are available to you. Sign up for this information session provided by Tony with Gill and Associates.
September 25, 2023
12:00-1:00pm
Kernersville Family YMCA
Health Insurance Information Session
Sign up and find out how to get everything you are entitled to receive! You will hear fun bonus tips on best practices to maximize your health insurance benefits and fun 50s and 60s trivia, too! Information will be provided by guest speaker, author, radio host and local senior health insurance pro, Jill with RSVP 65 Health Insurance Agency. The event will be capped at 20, please sign up at the front desk.
Tuesday, September 26
12:00-1:00pm
Robinhood Road Family YMCA
Standing Strong NC
Falls are NOT a normal part of aging and most falls can be prevented. Learn about the steps you can take to prevent a fall. Click here for more information!
Active Older Adult Bingo
Contact your local branch for more information!
Jerry Long Family YMCA
September 20, October 18, November 15 and December 20
11:00am-12:30pm
Stokes Family YMCA
September 22, October 27 and November 17 (the third Friday due to Thanksgiving)
11:30am-1:30pm
Robinhood Road Family YMCA
October 4, November 1 and December 6
11:15am-1:15pm
Wilkes Family YMCA
October 25, November 22, and December 27
12:00-1:30pm
William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA
October 11, November 8, and December 13
11:30am-1:00pm
Click below to see what other kind of programs might be perfect for you!
Alexander County Family YMCA
Davie Family YMCA
Jerry Long Family YMCA
Kernersville Family YMCA
Robinhood Road Family YMCA
Statesville Family YMCA
Stokes Family YMCA
William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA
Click here for the schedule!
Game Day Information
Come play Mexican Train Dominoes, Uno, Bid Whisp, etc. on Mondays from 10:00am-12:00pm. Show up with your favorite game on Mondays and add to the fun!
Wilkes Express YMCA
Wilkes Family YMCA
Winston Lake Family YMCA
Yadkin Family YMCA
The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina branches offer Silver&Fit® and SilverSneakers® memberships, available with participating insurance plans.
Insurance-Based Membership Options
Silver&Fit®
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. The Silver&Fit program is a product of American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., a subsidiary of American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH).
SilverSneakers®
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.
Renew Active®
Renew Active® is offered exclusively from UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Plans with a focus on programs for body and mind.
Retirees and those eligible for Medicare can check with their Health Care provider to see if they qualify for a Silver&Fit®, SilverSneakers® or Renew Active® membership, which provides a Y membership at no cost to the participant.
Questions? Please contact Sherry Corson, Senior Director of Active Older Adult Experience, at 336 721 2100 ext. 6265 or s.corson@ymcanwnc.org