If you remember Y Co dances, S&H Green Stamps, ordering items on the clipboard at Dahlkemper’s, or waking up to The Morning Mayor Frank Martin, you just might be an Active Older Adult.

Our Active Older Adult Programming promotes successful aging by providing an engaging atmosphere encompassing mind, body, and spirit. By creating a space full of celebration and friends, this programming combats isolation, promotes community, and encourages life-long learning.

If you’re 55+ and you’d like input on our AOA events, speakers, and activities in your branch and at the YMCA of Greater Erie as a whole, please join our AOA board. It won’t take much of your time – a 45-minute quarterly get-together at your Y location, and some optional email surveys. Let your voice be heard!

They say the older you get, the harder it is to make friends (and more). We’re here to help!

Speed friending is a social activity where participants have short conversations with multiple people in a limited time. It’s all about quickly connecting with others through interesting questions and brief chats. We even give you some topics to start conversations.

Join us at Rosco’s Sports Bar and Grill for some controlled mingling. If you wish, stick around afterward for lunch (not included, so bring your wallet) with your new friends! Free and open to the public. Space is limited, registration is requested.

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

We’re taking our line dance out of the classroom for the night, no cowboy boots or experience required!

Join YMCA instructors at Hose Company 27 (Fairfield) for some music, dancing, and laughter as they lead you through line dances like Cupid Shuffle and Boot Scootin’ Boogie. Instructors offer modifications with low-impact moves to accommodate those with balance concerns and even the stiffest hips and knees. There will be breaks throughout the evening, and the full restaurant and bar service will be available to order – Hose Company 27 members may pay with card or cash, non-members may order through members (cash Venmo).

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

CarFit Checks:

These free events offer a 15-minute check-up where trained technicians assess 12 key areas of the driver’s fit in their vehicle, providing education and promoting safe driving habits. Limited space available at each location.

Registration required. 

Tabling event:

Dec 3 at Glenwood Y: Join representatives from PennDOT and The E (EMTA) for info about elderly driver safety classes that can help bring down your insurance rate and more! 

Registration is not required.