YMCA hosting Senior Open House September 7

THE WOODLANDS, Texas — The Woodlands Family YMCA will be opening its doors for free to seniors on September 7th. The Open House and Activity Fair will give seniors a chance to see what the YMCA has to offer, whether it be exercise classes, social gatherings, volunteer opportunities or field trips.

The Woodlands Family YMCA Open House for Seniors and their Guests, will be from 10am – 1pm, at the Shadowbend location. Activities will include a vendor fair, health screenings, flu shots, games, refreshments, information on Y senior programs, fitness class demos, tours, door prizes, give-aways, a light lunch and much more.

“The National Institute on Aging finds that staying physically active and exercising regularly can help prevent or delay some diseases and disabilities as people grow older,” said Roxanne Davis, YMCA Community Liaison. “We encourage our active older adults to stay active. Physical activity improves strength, energy and flexibility. Growing older shouldn’t have to mean losing your strength or ability to do everyday tasks and the other things you enjoy.”

At the YMCA, not only do we focus on senior health fitness, we make sure our older adult members know they are an important part of our YMCA family. Meet new friends every time you visit the YMCA. The YMCA helps older adults remain active and vital contributors to our communities. The Y has fitness classes specifically designed for older adults. They give participants an opportunity to stay physically active, or in some cases, to overcome their fear of exercise and begin being physically active. Y Active Older Adult fitness programs accommodate a wide variety of interests and functional abilities of older adults as well as social opportunities.


Water Aerobics, Seniorcize Aerobic classes, Zumba Gold® and Fit Over 50 Sculpting

Balance and Fall Prevention, Seniors/Beginning Yoga

SilverSneakers® Sit & Fit, SilverSneakers YogaStretch® and Silver & Fit® Fitness program

Monthly Field trips

Social gatherings including potluck lunches, lunch and dinner outings, concerts, plays and much more.

Stop by and learn more if you qualify for a free Y membership through your insurance program offering SilverSneakers® or Silver & Fit®. Representatives will be available to answer all your questions.

Wear your sneakers and come dressed to play! Bring your family and friends and join us at the YMCA Senior Open House.

Admission is FREE and YMCA Membership is not required. The Woodlands Family YMCA at Shadowbend is located at 6145 Shadowbend Place in The Woodlands. For more information call 281-367- 9622 or visit ymcahouston.org/smc-shadowbend/.