Get together with staff from LIFE-NWPA for a craft or activity with friends.

No registration required, free and open to the public.

Whether it’s a holiday, an event, or “just because”, let’s get together.

Members only event. For questions, please contact [email protected] or call 814-899-9622

Join us for a day of fun, connection, and wellness with your Y friends!

Hop on the bus at the Glenwood or County Y, or meet us at the Eastside Y for a full day of classes, activities, lunch, and more!

Enjoy:

• Your choice of chair or standing fitness classes
• Crafts and pickleball
• A featured guest speaker
• Our regular aquatics schedule
• Additional drop-in activities
• Vendors and health screenings

Rain or shine—we’re looking forward to celebrating with you!

Wear Blue! Please wear a blue shirt for our group photo. To celebrate the YMCA’s 175th Anniversary, commemorative T-shirts are available for just $10 (50% off). Order yours by August 1 to wear at the event. Order here: (link will be active soon)

Register by August 14 to reserve your spot—we can’t wait to spend the day with you!

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Bootcamp & Brunch is the perfect blend of movement, community, and connection! Hosted at DICK’S Sporting Goods Field, this special outdoor class combines the energy of Bootcamp with the strength and balance focus of Bootcamp Gold. Coaches will offer modifications and progressions throughout the workout, making it accessible for all fitness levels—whether you’re looking for a challenge or a supportive way to move your body.

After class, members are welcome to join us for brunch at a local restaurant. Food and beverages will be available for individual purchase.

Transportation will be provided, with a bus departing from the Eastside YMCA at 10:00 a.m. If you would like to drive yourself, class will start at 10:30am. Come for the workout, stay for the community, and enjoy a fun, social way to move and belong together.

Free and open to the public. No registration required.

Summer is fleeting in our neck of the woods, so we like to take advantage of the good weather outdoors as much as possible!

Join us in these outdoor classes sponsored by Aetna. Free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted*  ID and waiver signature required. Please be sure you have been cleared by your physician for exercise.

Questions? Please contact Karen at [email protected] or call 814-899-9622 Ext 3240.

Shallow Water Fitness: Please bring swimwear and towel.

EnerChi: Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and appropriate footwear. No Crocs or flip flops.

*Bootcamp & Brunch: registration and fee required, please register here . Please wear workout attire and appropriate footwear. No Crocs or flip flops. Transportation from Eastside Y available or meet us at Dick’s Field. Bootcamp class is 10:30am to 11:30am. Meet with the group for brunch afterward at your own cost.

Get together once a with your friends at the Y to dine and dance! (Don’t like line dance? Join us for lunch and hang out anyway!)

Registration is for Line Dance only, so be sure to bring a payment form for food and drink. (Our group has a reputation for being good tippers, so be prepared and don’t disappoint us or your servers.) Beginners welcome!

When do we meet?

One Monday of the month at South Erie Turners. Limited menu available.

One Wednesday of the month at Hose Company 27 (AKA Fairfield).

Questions? Please contact Karen at 814-899-9622 Ext 3240 or email [email protected]

Meet friends and make new connections at these fun get-togethers!

Prior registration is required.

Questions? Please contact Karen at [email protected] or 814-899-9622 Ext 3240.

Break out your dancing shoes – and socks – for a great time at this fun Summer get-together!

Join us for music (from the 50s, 60s, 70s and maybe some 80s), dancing, light snacks and refreshments at the Eastside Y on Friday, July 17. Angelo Phillips will be there with live music, and of course, chaperones from the Y, HCF Management, and Interim Health Care will be there to spin some tunes. If the weather is just right, we’ll be outside; but in the event of inclement (or just too hot) weather, we’ll move it to the gym, or maybe a combination of both. It’s Erie, we need to prepare for everything!

We’ll have a photo backdrop area with fun props, and some volunteer photographers on hand to capture the night. You can also BYO favorite snacks and beverages – but don’t let us catch you spiking the punch bowl or pulling any other shenanigans!

The best part? It’s absolutely free and open to the public, but ask your mom or dad for some cash for the basket raffle! Advance registration is required by July 13, so we know how many people to prepare for.

Questions? Please contact Karen at [email protected] or call 814-899-9622 Ext 3240.

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

Senior Self-Defense: Empowerment through Self-Defense

Senior Defense is a unique class designed specifically for older adults to learn highly effective, easy-to-master self-defense techniques. This uplifting program focuses on possibilities rather than limitations, empowering participants with confidence and practical skills.

What makes Senior Defense special?
Accessible techniques: Simple moves that are easy to learn and remember.
Immediate application: Skills you can use right away in real-life situations.
Positive environment: A fun, exciting seminar that builds confidence and
community.
Empowerment first: Shifting focus from vulnerability to strength and
independence.
Self-defense canes: Introduction to the use of wooden canes as powerful tools for extreme self-defense and added confidence.
Bonus gift: Every participant receives a free self-defense keychain to reinforce what they’ve learned.

This class isn’t just about defense, it’s about
freedom, confidence, and peace of mind. Seniors leave feeling stronger, safer, and more capable in their everyday lives