YMCA Forever Young Senior Open House and Vendor Fair September 28, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- The Woodlands Family YMCA invites senior adults to stop by and experience the YMCA on Tuesday, September 28th. The Open House and Vendor Fair, presented by Friendly Faces Senior Care, will give our Forever Young seniors a chance to see what the YMCA has to offer, such as wellness classes, social gatherings, volunteering and learning opportunities.

The Woodlands Family YMCA Open House for Seniors’ and their guests, will be held from 11:00 am–12:30 pm, outside under the trees, at the Shadowbend YMCA location. Free t-shirts will be given to the first 200 guests! Planned activities include a vendor fair, games, refreshments, information on Y senior programs, senior services, tours, door prizes, give-aways, a light lunch and much more. In addition, there will be a bingo social from 1:00–3:00 pm!

“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 everyone to stay active, no matter their age. Physical activity improves strength, energy and flexibility. Growing older shouldn’t have to mean losing strength or the ability to perform everyday tasks and the other enjoyable activities. The Fun Never Retires at the YMCA!”

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 ForeverWell programming accommodates a wide variety of interests and functional abilities of older adults as well as social opportunities, including:

• Water Exercise, ForeverWell Group Exercise Classes. ForeverWell Strength and Conditioning

• Balance and Fall Prevention, Seniors/Beginning Yoga, Line Dancing and Zumba

• Social gatherings including Lunch and Learns, lunch and dinner outings, field trips, concerts, plays and much more.

Thank you to our generous sponsors who helped make this event possible: Friendly Faces Senior Services, Raising Cane’s, Oak Haven Apartment Homes, A Place at Home, Valorem Insurance, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, Comforts of Home, Conservatory Alden Bridge, 5Point Credit Union and Copeland Insurance Group.

Bring and friends and join us at the YMCA Senior Open House. Admission is FREE and YMCA membership is not required. Wear your sneakers and come dressed to play! The Woodlands Family YMCA at Shadowbend is located at 6145 Shadowbend Place in The Woodlands. For more information call 281-367-9622.

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