Active Older Adults

"Baby Boomers,” “Sandwich Generation,” and “Grandparents Raising Children” are phrases that are part of a new era. As the population ages, the need for programs and activities that address this age group grows. YMCA volunteers, staff and fellow members encourage a welcoming and supportive atmosphere that addresses those needs and spans generations.

• Water Exercise
• Silver Sneakers
• Clubs and Social Activities
• Group Exercise
• Arthritis Exercise
• Volunteer Opportunities
  
  

• Water Exercise
  

  Our Aquatic Department offers several types of Water Fitness Classes. See our pool schedule for classes and times. Classes include: low, medium, and high intensity levels, Therapeutic Workout, and an Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program.           
  Members Only: FREE
  
  

  SilverSneakers

  The SilverSneakers Fitness Program is the nation’s leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults. Members receive a basic YMCA of Greater Providence membership at no cost. The program includes use of basic amenities and access to our signature SilverSneakers class, which will be offered at each site. The program is typically offered to Medicare-eligible members of Humana Healthcare coverage of Rhode Island. Visit the SilverSneakers website.
  

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  Clubs and Social Activities

  Expand your spirit, mind and body…join one of our new clubs or groups! Our clubs are staff or volunteer led and include a Running/Walking Club, Book Club, Knitting Club and Bible Study/Prayer Group. Please see our program brochure for specific days and times. If you are interested in volunteering to lead a new club or group, contact Barbara Mackisey at bmackisey@gpymca.org.
  
  

• Group Exercise

  Our Group Exercise program offers a wide variety of classes for all types of exercisers, from beginners to advanced. Our schedule incorporates three intensity levels: low, medium and high, so participants know which classes are appropriate for them. Check out our new 30-minute classes!
  
  

• Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program

  This class is a no-impact workout using range-of-motion exercises to develop muscle strength and endurance, reduce stress and tension, and increase circulation. Participants must register for this class at our Welcome Center.
  Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
  Members: Free      
  Program Participants: $50.00

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• Volunteer Opportunities
  

  Volunteers have been the YMCA’s greatest strength for 150 years. At the YMCA your time and talent go a long way. Every hour you spend as a YMCA volunteer translates into caring attention for children, families, adults and seniors so that they can be successful, strong, live healthier lives, and feel they are part of the YMCA community. There are many opportunities to volunteer at the West Bay Family YMCA. This may be one hour a week, one hour a month, or and "on-call" opportunity.  You could help with a mailing, greet members at our Welcome Center, read to a child, or you could be a Membership Volunteer and check-in with new members to see how they are doing with their memberships. If you would like to join the West Bay Family YMCA volunteers, or would like to know more about opportunities available, please contact Barbara Mackisey, bmackisey@gpymca.org, Volunteer Coordinator at the Y.