Active Older Adults
Programs
Ballroom Dancing Made Easy
Available at: Warlick
Ballroom Dancing Made Easy is a smooth and graceful dance that combines Greystone, Hand Dance and Cha-Cha-Cha all in one dance. Participants will gain an understanding of how to perform each dance, learn to dance with a partner, and how to lead or follow that partner. Show off your progress during a final showcase at the conclusion of the season! Register in-house…
Read MoreLIVESTRONG at the YMCA
Available at: Cherryville, Pharr, Stowe, Warlick
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA The Y and LIVESTRONG joined together to create LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a free 12-week physical activity and well being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals. The small group, research-based program offers cancer survivors a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities. Survivors work with YMCA certified…
Read MoreSenior Bowling
Available at: Stowe
Meet us at the lanes on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for some bowling fun! Lunch will be an option from The Grill and then we will enjoy bowling together. Choose 1 game or 2. Textile Lanes – 680 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 Upcoming Events: January 16 February 20 March 20 April 17…
Read MorePickleball
Available at: Stowe, Warlick
Get fit and have fun playing pickleball both in the Stowe Family YMCA and Warlick Family YMCA gymnasium! This fun group meets twice weekly. Come ready to play! Pickleball is a game resembling tennis in which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over a net. Players at the Y will help you learn…
Read MoreLow Impact Aerobics
Available at: Cherryville
This class is for everyone but especially enjoyed by our active older adults who love to dance. It is great for all fitness levels and will increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance as well as agility, strength, flexibility and coordination. Days & Times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00am
Read MoreCeramics
Available at: Stowe
Join us for fellowship! All are welcome to join this great group that meets in the Stowe Family YMCA Community Room weekly from September to May. All items purchased include all firings and any paints or stains needed to complete the project. Prices are reasonable. The instructor is Sue Bullock from Kings Mountain. Come and…
Read MoreCoffee Time
Available at: Central, Cherryville, Pharr, South Gaston, Stowe
Enjoy socializing with others at each branch of the YMCA in the mornings. At almost any time from 7:00am to 10:00am coffee and conversation is always flowing.
Read MoreBadminton
Available at: Stowe
Get fit and have fun playing badminton in the Stowe Family YMCA gymnasium! This fun group meets twice weekly from September to May. Come ready to play! Days & Times: Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:15 am – 11:15 am This group does not meet during the summer months.
Read MoreSilver Sneakers Class
Available at: Cherryville
This class is designed for the older adult focusing on staying functionally fit through exercises for strength, range of motion, agility and flexibility. During this class we use a variety of equipment and can be done seated or standing. Days & Times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:15am
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