SENIOR ACTIVITIES
ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS
The YMCA of Steuben County invites all Senior YMCA members to join the Active Older Adults program. We are scheduling monthly events to provide fun and fellowship for all of our senior members. E-mail Cathy Hall or phone 668-3607 for more information or questions.
A.O.A. Feb. 21 Potluck will be at 12:30pm in the Fitness Room of the Y. Coffee and table service will be provided. Sign up at the Front Desk now. A Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Program will be given.
A.O.A. BIRTHDAY BAGELS
WHO: All Senior Y/SilverSneakers® Members
WHAT: Come celebrate birthdays with us!
WHEN
: 8:30-9:30am
WHERE: Conferance Room at the Y
SilverSneakers®
SilverSneakers® is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. If you have one of these health care plans, bring your card to the YMCA and receive a Free Silver Sneaker® Membership. To check your individual eligibility phone 1-888-423-4632 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.
- AARP MedicareComplete® from SecureHorizons
- AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Anthem Wellpoint
- ESSENCE Health Plan
- Humana
- Harmony Health Plan of Illinois, Inc.
You will become a full YMCA of Steuben County member with use of our Resistance Training Equipment, Therapy Pool, Main Pool, Cardiovascular Equipment, Group Exercise / Aerobics Area, and Sauna.
YMCA of Steuben County
SilverSneakers® Class Schedule
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
10:00 a.m. |
Muscular Strength Range of Motion (1) |
Silver Splash
(2)
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Muscular Strength Range of Motion (1) |
Silver Splash
(2)
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Muscular Strength Range of Motion (1) |
| 10:00 a.m. |
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Cardiac Circuit (2) |
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Cardiac Circuit (1) |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
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Yoga Stretch (1) |
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Yoga Stretch (1) |
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| 11:15 a.m. |
Muscular Strength Range of Motion (2) |
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Muscular Strength Range of Motion (2) |
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Muscular Strength Range of Motion (2) |
| Instructors |
1.Cathy |
2.Kelly |
3.Anne |
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Testimonial written by Art Eberhardt to encourage all seniors to join the SilverSneakers® that was publish in the Herald Republican 10/13/11
Class Descriptions
SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength & Range of Movement
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
SilverSneakers® Cardiac Circuit
Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper-body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching, and relaxation exercises.
SilverSneakers® YogaStretch
YogaStretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
SilverSplash®
Activate your aqua urge for variety! SilverSplash offers lots of fun shallow-water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required, and a special SilverSneakers kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination.
