Active Older Adults

Outings

All Winder YMCA members ages 55 and older are invited to join us each month as we venture out into North Georgia. Transportation is provided by the YMCA, so all you need to bring is money for lunch out on the town & your youthful personality!

All trips leave the YMCA at 9am unless otherwise noted. Please RSVP with the YMCA front desk by the Friday before each event.  You can register online or at the YMCA for all outings.

The below activies are are scheduled outings for 2011.  Or click here to download our current flyer.
February 27, 3pm - Dearly Departed at the Winder Community Theatre - Meet at the theatre.  $10 for members.
March 30 - Atlanta Botanical Gardens.  $25 for members.  Bus leaves the Y at 9:30am.
April 27 - Callaway Plantation and Robert Thomas Home in Washington, GA. $25 for members.  Bring additional money for lunch.  Bus leaves the Y at 8:30am.
May 5 - The Color Purple at the Classic Center in Winder.  $55 for members.  Dinner in Athens included before the show.  Bus leaves the Y at 5pm.
June 6-10 Caribbean Cruise.  $630/personl  Deetails available at the welcome center.
July 27 - Dekalb Farmers Market.  Free to members.  Bring addtional money for lunch.  Bus leaves at 9am
August (TBA) - Smoke on the Mountain at the Georgia Mountain Players. $15 for members.  Bus leaves at 1pm.
September 28 - Ceasar Head State Par, and Pumpkintown Community, Pickens SC.  $20 for members.  Bus leaves at 8:30am
October 8 - Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay.  $20 for members.  Bus leaves at 8:30am
November 17 - Thanksgiving Potluck.  No charge.  The YMCA provides the turkey and you bring a side to share.  6:30pm
Christmas in Savannah and Tybee Island.  Complete information available August 1, 2011.

Lunch and Learns

Connect with friends and learn how to care for yourself during your youthful years. Bring a pot luck dish to share.  We meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:30pm

Silver Sneakers

Medicaid and Medicare supplemental insurance plans may be eligible for the “Silversneakers” Fitness program which covers your YMCA Membership Dues. Check with your insurance provider for eligibility and complete details.

  • Chair Aerobics - classes held weekly just for our “Silversneakers”. Schedules available at the Welcome Center.
  • Silver Circuit - Classes held in the Wellness Center. See Sheila in the Wellness Center for an orientation