Each year, YMCAs across the country engage the community with 5 Days of Action – a week-long campaign designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The theme for this year’s week is Kids Safe in The Digital Space.

Join us for discussions on what the Y has done to keep kids safe, plus information on what we can look for in our circles of influence to help protect kids from abuse. Professionals from the Children’s Advocacy Center of Erie will be on hand with information, to answer questions, and to give support.

Free and open to the public. No registration required. For questions, please contact Karen at 814-899-9622 ext 3240 or email [email protected] 

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

No registration required, free and open to the public.

Join us at our Eastside location as we celebrate Aging with Attitude! AOA week is designed to be informative, educational and fun. There will be speakers, classes, health screenings, raffles – something for everyone! See below for detailed schedule.

• Monday, April 20 – 11am & 7pm Frank & Sydney Amicucci The Power of Positivity: Good Vibes, Better Health
• Monday, April 20 – 12:30pm & 7:45pmGuided Meditation and Singing Bowls Register Here
• Tuesday, April 21 – 11am Valerie Weaver Fabulous, Frugal, and Fearless: Looking Great on a Budget
• Wednesday, April 22 – 10am Senior Self Defense Class – Space Limited,   Register here
• Wednesday, April 22 – 11am Amanda Thayer-Zacks Seasoned, Not Salty: Eating Smart for Blood Pressure
• Wednesday, April 22 – 11:45am – Pot Luck Luncheon – bring a dish to share!  Register Here
• Thursday, April 23 – 11am – Debbie Richardson Wrinkles, Wanderlust and Zero Regrets: Traveling in your retirement 
• Friday, April 24 – 10am Defying Fragile: Exercising with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia speaker Cheryl Curtis, PT, WCS, BCB-PMD, Board Certified Women’s Health Specialist at OBGYN Associates of Erie
• Friday, April 24 – Noon – RAFFLE DRAWING

ALL WEEK LONG – Senior Classes for all fitness levels; Basket Raffle in the lobby

Come in and try our Silver Sneakers Classes! For a full schedule of class offerings, go to ymcaerie.org/classes  and choose Eastside Family Y under ‘Branch”. .

Non-members must bring ID. Bring your insurance card and we can check to see if you qualify for a free membership!

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

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.

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.

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 Special Guest: PA Representative Bob Merski

Tuesday, March 3 from 11am – 1pm: Downtown YMCA Information Table Special Guest: PA Representative Pat Harkins

Wednesday, March 4 at 10am: Eastside YMCA, Topic: Home Improvement Scams Special Guest: PA Representative Bob Merski

Thursday, March 5 at 11am: County YMCA, Topic: Identity Theft

The talks are free and open to the public. No advance registration is 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

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.

Get together once a month with your friends at the Y to dine and dance!

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!)

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

Eastside YMCA: 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]

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 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

The arrival of Spring is something to celebrate! So let’s celebrate with some fellowship at a pot luck luncheon.

Please register to let us know what type of dish you’ll be bringing and so we can plan for the correct number of people. Can’t wait to see you there!