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

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

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.

Cost and details TBD

Want to get away for the day? Join your Y friends for a little time away on a trip through Debbie’s Detours. Trips include a variety of locations. Meals included with cost

Park and ride from your choice of locations: Eastside Y or Millcreek Mall.

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

Current Trip Info. Return completed form and check made out to Debbie’s Detours to Membership Desk at any YMCA of Greater Erie location.

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?

3rd Monday of the month at South Erie Turners. Limited menu available.

2nd 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, class demos, vendors, and more. The event will be held outdoors, weather permitting.

For questions, please contact Karen at [email protected]

Senior Health & Fitness Day at the YMCA

Join us for a meaningful and energizing day dedicated to supporting adults 55+ on their journey to stronger spirit, mind, and body. At the YMCA, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their goals, build relationships, and feel a true sense of belonging—and this event is designed with you in mind.

The program will begin with a short educational session focused on chronic disease prevention, empowering participants with practical tools and knowledge to take control of their health. We’ll also explore “Strength Training After 55: Why It Matters,” highlighting how building strength supports independence, confidence, and long-term wellness.

We are proud to include a special recognition of the PHIT Act, celebrating advocacy efforts that help make fitness and wellness more accessible for all—removing barriers so more individuals can thrive.

Following the educational portion, participants will move into an instructor-led workout session designed to meet you where you are. This session will include:

• A light, energizing cardio warm-up
• A guided strength and stability circuit focused on improving balance, mobility, and functional strength

Whether you’re just getting started or continuing your wellness journey, this experience offers a welcoming space to learn, connect, and grow alongside others.

Come be part of a community that supports you every step of the way—because at the Y, your journey matters.

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

Do you worry about navigating new technology? Welcome to the club!

Whether you have a new smart phone or laptop and are concerned about setting them up, or have an existing smart phone or laptop that you don’t feel you’re using to their full potential, help is available in this tech help series.

Free and open to the public. No registration required.

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

What’s better than a sight-seeing cruise on the Victorian Princess? How about adding a free trip up to the observation deck of the Bicentennial Tower!

Meet us at Dobbins Landing on Tuesday, July 7, by 2:15pm to board the Victorian Princess for the 2:30 sight seeing cruise. While you’re there, plan on taking advantage of free admission to the Bicentennial Tower observation desk for stunning views of the city, the bay, the lake, and, if it’s a clear day, Canada.

There are many restaurants on Dobbins Landing to grab lunch beforehand or dinner afterward. Transportation and meal are NOT included, price is for Victorian Princess ticket only.

This cruise fills up fast, so reservations are due by May 1st.

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