HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES
DOWNTOWN YMCA & Y-ZONE


ACTIVE OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS

SilverSneakers^®
The New Castle Community YMCA participates in the SilverSneakers^® Program. This is the nation’s leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults age 65 and older.

Members receive a basic YMCA membership
at no cost if they have one of the following Insurance Cards:

1. Security Blue
2. Medigap Blue
3. Freedom Blue

To enroll, visit the Downtown location of the YMCA. You will need your Insurance Card for the Application.


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 activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, a SilverSneakers^® ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

Ongoing
Downtown YMCA
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 10:30am
Y-Zone
Wednesday/Friday 9:30am


SilverSneakers^® Cardio 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.

Ongoing
Tuesday at 9:30am
Thursday at 9:30am
Friday at 10:30am


SilverSneakers^® Yoga Stretch
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 movements. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity..

Ongoing
Downtown YMCA
Friday 11:20am
Y-Zone
Monday 9:30am


SilverSplash^®
Activate your aqua urge for variety! SilverSplash^® offers LOTS of fun and 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.

Ongoing
Monday 1:15pm to 2:00pm

Questions?
Ask About Our Active Older Adult Progams

Contact:
Sandy Seltzer
Active Older Adult Coordinator
Downtown YMCA

E-Mail
sseltzer@ncymca.org
Telephone:
(724) 658 4766
Fax:
(724) 658 4760