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.
Pickleball and Other Adult Sports
Interested in playing pickleball or any of our other sports for adults? Click here for more information!
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
See here for dates and times!
Alexander County Family YMCA
June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, November 22, December 27
11:30am-1:30pm (snacks 11:30am-12:00pm, bingo 12:00-1:30pm)
Jerry Long Family YMCA
June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18
11:30am-1:00pm
Kernersville Family YMCA
June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20
11:45am
Robinhood Road Family YMCA
July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4
Snack: 11:15-11:45am, Bingo starts at 11:4am
Statesville Family YMCA
September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6
Snack: 12:00-12:30pm, Bingo starts at 12:30pm
Stokes Family YMCA
June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, November 22, December 27
Snacks: 11:30am-12:00pm, Bingo starts at 12:00pm
Wilkes Family YMCA
June 26*, July 24*, September 25, October 23, November 27
12:00-1:30pm
*June and July will be at Wilkes Express YMCA
William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA
June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11
11:30am-1:00pm
Winston Lake Family YMCA
July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10
11:30am
Yadkin Family YMCA
June 26, July 31, August 28, September 25, October 30, November 20
12:00-1:00pm
Click below to see what other kind of programs might be perfect for you!
Alexander County Family YMCA
Click here for our Active Older Adults Group Exercise Schedule!
Davie Family YMCA
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Jerry Long Family YMCA
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Click here for our Calendar of Events!
Kernersville Family YMCA
Click here for our Active Older Adults Group Exercise Schedule!
Click here for our Calendar of Events!
Robinhood Road Family YMCA
Click here for our Active Older Adults Group Exercise Schedule!
Click here for our Calendar of Events!
Statesville Family YMCA
Click here for our Active Older Adults Group Exercise Schedule!
Stokes Family YMCA
Click here for our Active Older Adults Group Exercise Schedule!
Click here for our Calendar of Events!
William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA
Click here for our Active Older Adults Group Exercise Schedule!
Wilkes Express YMCA
Click here for our Active Older Adults Group Exercise Schedule!
Wilkes Family YMCA
Click here for our Active Older Adults Group Exercise Schedule!
Winston Lake Family YMCA
Click here for our Active Older Adults Group Exercise Schedule!
Click here for our Calendar of Events!
Yadkin Family YMCA
Click here for our Active Older Adults Group Exercise Schedule!
Click here for our Calendar of Events!
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