Active Older Adults

The YMCA Active Adults group provides regular wellness programs such as Aquasize, yoga, and seated T'ai Chi as well as regular social programs such as Cards and Coffee and other special events. In all our Active Adult programs, emphasis is placed on improving and positively influencing the quality of life for older adults by encouraging physical, mental, spiritual, and social well being.

Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program (AFYAP)

Dates:   Ongoing
Days:   Tuesday & Thursday
Time:   11:00 am – Noon
Ages:  Adults
Fees:  Free
For Members

This class is for those people who need the warm water for their Arthritis or other muscle and joint problems. Work on everyday range of motion skills in our heated small pool. Class is held in the upstairs Instructional pool.

New! Adult Intro. to Dance/Movement

Dates:  September 10 - October 21
Days:   Thursday
Time:   11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:   Adults
Fees:   Members: Free
Non-Members Welcome!
Registration Required
Click here to register on-line now!

This class is just for adults to learn the introduction to ballet and other dance movement techniques. Get ready to have fun while dancing!

New!
Re-YOUTH-enate

Dates:  September 7 - October 22
Days:  Tuesday and Friday
Time:  11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:  18 and up
Fee:  Members FREE; Non-Members $125
Non-Members Welcome!

Instructor: John Turrell

Do you want to get a little of your old YOUTH-ful bounce, strength, and balance back? Join a fun group class with strengthening, cardio, quickness, flexibility, and relaxation activities to “re-YOUTH-enate” your life. The class will help to rebuild your body and confidence, so you can lead a more active life and feel more YOUTH-ful.

Registration required.

New!
KettleBell Training

Dates:  September 6 - October 18
Days:  Monday
Time:  5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Ages:  Adults
Fee:  Members FREE; Non-Members $125
Non-Members Welcome!

Instructor: Jesse Wall

This class will teach you all the ways kettlebells can be used for strengthening.

Registration required.

Walk for Life

Date:  July 13 - August 24
Day:   Tuesday
Time:   9:30 - 10:30 am or 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Ages:   High School and Up
Fee:   Free
Members Only

Join us for walks around Portland.  Get to know your city better!  Keep a journal of how far you walk each week.  It is easy to use the Map Your Walk website.  This site is fun and easy to use to determine your distance, learn a new route, or use an existing one.  Give it a try for a super way to keep yourself motivated and your walking/running journal filled out.