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

No registration required, free and open to the public.

Get the facts you’ll need to head into open enrollment season with confidence. Whether you already have Medicare or are just getting ready to sign up, you won’t want to miss this informative session from the experts at Aetna.

Free and open to the public. No registration is required.

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

Free and open to the public. No registration required.

Board the bus at Eastside Sept 25 for this fun walking tour of Downtown Erie. Space is limited to 25, so be sure to reserve your spot!

Tour duration/distance: Tours start at the Flagship City Food Court entrance, are about 1.5 hours long and about 1.25 miles in distance.

Tour route: The route we walk is almost entirely on city sidewalks that are wheelchair-friendly and handicap accessible.

Special needs: Tour Erie is committed to providing a fun, and positive experience to all people. If a member of your party has special needs, please let us know about any accommodations you need, in advance, and we will do our absolute best to meet your request.

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

NOTE: Unfortunately, the Glenwood date has been canceled. Please add name to wait list and we will try to reschedule if there is enough interest.

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.

Come to the YMCA for a day that will be fun and educational, featuring senior fitness assessments, senior classes, vendor tables, gait and cognitive assessments, and the Erie Vets Center Mobile Unit.

All who participate in the Senior Fitness Assessments will get a ticket to win a door prize!

No registration required. Free and open to the public (must have photo ID)

For questions, please contact Karen at [email protected]

Celebrate You with a Professional Portrait

Whether you’re celebrating a special milestone, updating your family photos, or simply ready to step out from behind the camera, a professional portrait is a wonderful way to capture this season of life.

Join us for Senior Portraits at the YMCA and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming photo experience. There is no sitting fee, and professional portraits will be available for purchase—making them a meaningful keepsake for yourself or a thoughtful gift for family.

Tuesday, November 17 | 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

To reserve your time, Click Here or ask Membership staff for assistance.

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

Board the bus at Eastside Y for this fun walking tour of Downtown Erie. Space is limited to 25, so be sure to reserve your spot!

Explore Erie’s beautiful bayfront on a relaxed, private walking tour led by a local guide who knows the shoreline inside and out. You’ll learn about the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie, discover why sea‑creature sculptures decorate a freshwater harbor, and hear how local fishermen helped secure public access to the bay.

The walk covers about a mile, with an optional detour up to the skywalk for a stunning view over the bay. Join your Y friends in a scenic, story‑filled introduction to Erie’s history and waterfront.

Be sure to bring your lunch money, because after the walk, we’ll grab lunch as a group before heading back to the Y.

Tour duration/distance: Tours are 90 to 120 minutes long.The route is wheelchair-friendly and handicap accessible

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