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Active Older Adult (AOA) Programming
The YMCA creates a supportive environment for people of all ages to thrive. Make new connections, have fun, and improve your health through programs that fit your lifestyle. We’re committed to helping older adults stay physically and mentally healthy, whether it’s providing opportunities to make new friends or developing specialized fitness programs to improve balance or flexibility.
Activities with LIFE-NWPA
Get together with staff from LIFE-NWPA for a craft or activity with friends.
No registration required, free and open to the public.
Available Sessions
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02/27/26
County YMCA Lobby - We - 11:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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03/11/26
Eastside YMCA Lobby - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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03/11/26
Glenwood YMCA Fireside Lounge - We - 12:00 pm - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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05/13/26
Eastside YMCA Lobby - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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05/13/26
Glenwood YMCA Fireside Lounge - We - 12:00 pm - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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06/26/26
County YMCA Lobby - We - 11:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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07/08/26
Eastside YMCA Lobby - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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07/08/26
Glenwood YMCA Fireside Lounge - We - 12:00 pm - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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10/07/26
Eastside YMCA Lobby - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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10/07/26
Glenwood YMCA Fireside Lounge - We - 12:00 pm - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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10/23/26
County YMCA Lobby - We - 11:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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12/09/26
Eastside YMCA Lobby - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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12/09/26
Glenwood YMCA Fireside Lounge - We - 12:00 pm - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
AOA Birthday Celebrations
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
Available Sessions
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01/30/26
ESY Celebrate Jan & Feb Birthdays - Fr - 9:45 am - 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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03/27/26
ESY Celebrate Mar & Apr Birthdays - Fr - 9:45 am - 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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05/29/26
ESY Celebrate May & Jun Birthdays - Fr - 9:45 am - 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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07/31/26
ESY Celebrate Jul & Aug Birthdays - Fr - 9:45 am - 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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09/25/26
ESY Celebrate Sep & Oct Birthdays - Fr - 9:45 am - 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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11/20/26
Celebrate Nov & Dec Birthdays - Fr - 9:45 am - 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
AOA Speed Mingling 55+
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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Early (Members Only) | 12/22/25 | 12/28/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | - |
| Open (Members and Non-members) | 12/29/25 | 3/25/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 5.00 |
Available Sessions
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02/12/26
AOA Speed Mingling at Five Iron - Th - 11:30 am - 2 hrs
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Registration Closed Opens on 12/22/25 |
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03/25/26
AOA Speed Mingling at Five Iron - We - 11:30 am - 2 hrs
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Registration Closed Opens on 12/22/25 |
AOA Suggestion Box
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, sign up here to receive occasional surveys. Let your voice be heard!
You can also email Karen at [email protected] or call 814-899-9622
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| 4/25/25 | 12/31/30 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | - |
Arts and Crafts
Join Alyssa from Heritage Home Health in the lobby for a fun and easy craft. No registration required.
Available Sessions
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12/10/25
Christmas Craft Front Lobby - We - 10:00 am - 45 mins
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Registration Closed |
Card and Game Club
Looking for something to do between classes and the Meet & Greet? Join us for cards and/or board games in the Lobby!
Available Sessions
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12/19/25
Front Lobby - Fr - 10:00 am - 1 hr, 45 mins
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Registration Closed |
Consumer Protection with Agent Alan McGill
March 1 – March 7 is National Consumer Protection Week, a time to help people understand their consumer rights and avoid frauds and scams. That’s why we asked Senior Special Supervisory Agent Alan McGill of the PA Attorney General’s office to come to our YMCA locations and educate our members and the public on this important topic.
Monday, March 2 at 9:30am: Glenwood YMCA, Topic: Tech Scams
Tuesday, March 3 from 11am – 1pm: Downtown YMCA Information Table
Wednesday, March 4 at 10am: Eastside YMCA, Topic: Home Improvement Scams
Thursday, March 5 at 11am: County YMCA, Topic: Identity Theft
The talks are free and open to the public. No advance registration is required.
Available Sessions
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03/02/26
Tech Scams: Glenwood YMCA Fireside Lounge - Mo - 9:30 am - 45 mins
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Registration Closed |
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03/03/26
Downtown YMCA Information Table - Tu - 11:00 am - 2 hrs
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Registration Closed |
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03/04/26
Home Improvement Scams:Eastside YMCA GE Room - We - 10:00 am - 45 mins
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Registration Closed |
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03/05/26
Identity Theft: County YMCA Lobby - Th - 11:00 am - 45 mins
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Registration Closed |
Duckpin Bowling 55+
Keep the Winter Blues at bay by hanging with your friends from the Y! Meet at Five Iron Golf for a couple hours of duckpin bowling. Cost covers two hours of duckpin bowling (Noon to 2pm). Food and drink is separate, so don’t forget to bring your card or wallet.
Questions? Please contact Karen at [email protected] or 814-899-9622 Ext 3240.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Early (Members Only) | 12/22/25 | 12/28/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | - |
| Open (Members and Non-members) | 12/29/25 | 1/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | $ 20.00 |
Available Sessions
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01/19/26
Five Iron Golf 2nd Floor - Mo - 12:00 pm - 2 hrs
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Registration Closed Opens on 12/22/25 |
Fraud Prevention and Current Fraud Trends
Learn more about how to protect yourself from falling victim to bank fraud in this informative talk from the experts in the Fraud Prevention Department at Marquette Savings Bank.
Presenter: Nicholas Praetzel
Date: Wednesday, Jan 14
Time: 10:00 am
Place: GE Multi-purpose Room at Eastside Y
Cost: FREE for members and non-members
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Questions? For more information, please email Karen at [email protected] or call 814-899-9622 Ext 3240.
Available Sessions
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01/14/26
GE Multipurpose Room - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed Opens on 12/22/25 |
Lunch & Learn with Heritage Health Care
Join Alyssa Peterman from Heritage Health Care for lunch at the Y, as you learn information about health and safety issues.
Advance registration is required, space is limited. Free and open to the public.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Winter Early (Members only) | 12/22/25 | 12/28/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | - |
| Winter Open (Members and Non-members) | 12/29/25 | 3/13/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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03/13/26
Spring and Summer Safety Tips - Fr - 11:30 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed Opens on 12/22/25 |
Monthly Matinee Movie
Join us on the third Wednesday of the month at 1pm in the GE Room. Chairs set up and movie provided. You may bring a camp chair, blanket, snack, and/or drink if you wish.
Cost is $2. Movie TBA
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| 1/31/24 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 2.00 | $ 2.00 | $ 5.00 |
Available Sessions
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12/17/25
Family Switch - We - 1:00 pm - 2 hrs
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Register |
Philharmonic Christmas Concert/Bus Trip
It’s not Christmas season until the Philharmonic has their Come Home For The Holidays concert! Join your friends at the Y, and get dropped off and picked up right at the door of the Warner Theater.
Already have your ticket? You can sign up to ride the bus with us if you’d like. (Depends on seat availability.)
We can not promise particular seats, only seat groups. If a substitution must be made, you will be refunded the difference. Registration will open when final pricing has been determined. At this time, seat cost for members ranges from $31 to $65; for non-members, $36 to $70. Choose rate plan A, B, C, or D to correspond with Warner seating charts.
**Tickets no longer available for purchase through the YMCA. Registration now open for bus ride only.
Questions? Please contact Karen at [email protected] or 814-899-9622.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Open Registration | 9/8/25 | 11/18/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 31.00 | $ 31.00 | $ 35.00 |
| Late Registration | 11/19/25 | 11/24/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 36.00 | $ 36.00 | $ 41.00 |
| Bus Ride Only | 11/25/25 | 12/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 5.00 | $ 5.00 | $ 7.00 |
Available Sessions
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12/07/25
Bus Only from Eastside Y - Su - 2:00 pm - 3 hrs
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1 / 4 Available | Register | |
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12/07/25
Bus Only from Glenwood Y - Su - 2:00 pm - 3 hrs
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25 / 28 Available | Register | |
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12/07/25
Ticket and Bus from Eastside Y - Su - 2:00 pm - 3 hrs
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43 / 43 Available | Session is Full | |
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12/07/25
Ticket and Bus from Glenwood Y - Su - 2:00 pm - 3 hrs
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17 / 17 Available | Session is Full |
Senior Self-Defense
Senior Self-Defense
Senior Self-Defense is a unique class designed specifically for seniors to learn highly effective and easy-to-master self-defense techniques over the course of 4 weeks. This uplifting program empowers seniors by focusing on their possibilities rather than limitations.
Dates Offered:
- Spring [4/8/26 – 4/29/26]
- Fall [11/4/26-12/2/26 (no class 11/25)]
Times: Wednesdays at 10am – 10:45am
Location: ESY, GE Room
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Spring Member Only | 3/2/26 | 3/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | - |
| Spring Member & Non-Member | 3/9/26 | 4/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | $ 60.00 |
| Fall Member Only | 8/24/26 | 8/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | - |
| Fall Member & Non-Member | 8/31/26 | 9/1/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | $ 60.00 |
Available Sessions
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04/08/26 - 04/29/26
Spring Senior Self-Defense S1 - We - 10:00 am - 45 mins
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Registration Closed Opens on 03/02/26 |
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11/04/26 - 12/02/26
Fall Senior Self-Defense S2 (no class 11/25) - We - 10:00 am - 45 mins
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Registration Closed Opens on 08/24/2026 |
Trivia Tuesday
Match wits with your friends on a wide range of topics, including classic TV and music, history, and more! No registration required.
Available Sessions
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12/16/25
Front Lobby - Tu - 10:00 am - 30 mins
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Registration Closed Opens on 03/02/26 |
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12/16/25
Front Lobby - Tu - 11:00 am - 30 mins
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Registration Closed Opens on 03/02/26 |