SENIOR STRENGTH AND COMMITMENT 

Because of Covid-19 restrictions we are not able to offer all of these programs. Please check our schedule to see what we are currently offering.

Our Active Older Adults programs help seniors maintain a healthy lifestyle and engaged community. Our programs include healthy eating seminars, group fitness classes and events designed to promote mental agility, good health and independence. Programs are open to all ages. We offer a variety of classes such as Chair Yoga, Functional Fitness, Bible Study, Tai Chi and more.

Group Exercise and Aquatics Schedule

Curious About the Classes?

Watch this video to see what a typical Active Older Adult class is like.

ELKS LODGE

Some of the Sherwood Regional Family YMCA Active Older Adult classes are held at the Elks Lodge, 8350 SW Warm Springs Street, Tualatin, OR 97062. For more information about the classes, please contact Caz Thomson.

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AOA Group Exercise Classes

SilverSneakers® Classic

Increase muscular strength, range of movement, and balance with hand held weights, elastic tubing, and SilverSneakers® balls. Chairs are used for support.

SilverSneakers® Splash

Jump in for a fun low impact, shallow-water class that improves agility, flexibility and endurance. No swimming ability needed. A SilverSneakers® kickboard or other aquatic equipment is used to improve strength, balance and coordination.

SilverSneakers® Circuit

Increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance with a standing circuit workout with a focus on upper body using weights. Chair support can be used ;if needed.

SilverSneakers® Yoga

Move through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered so you can perform a variety of seated & standing postures to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement.

SilverSneakers® Cardiofit

Advanced class for active adults. Safe and effective low impact cardiovascular workout. Energizing and easy to follow moves for total body conditioning to increase cardiovascular & muscular endurance. Strength training also offered.

Zumba Gold®

Zumba® Gold is designed to meet the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. It's a dance-fitness class set to zesty Latin music, like Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Reggaton.

Gentle Yoga

This class is designed to safely lead you through gentle stretches and yoga poses to increase strength, flexibility, and balance. Blocks, straps and other props may be used to modify yoga poses. Students leave class feeling relaxed and renewed.

Lunch and Learns

Check back for fun, informative Lunch N Learns that are coming soon! 

Senior Wellness Faire

Join us for next year's Senior Wellness Faire on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, 10 AM–noon. Senior Wellness Faire attendees learn about the opportunities that are available to help prevent disease and injury—improve and enhance the quality of your life. Find inspiration and motivation to be an advocate for your own health and dive into the positive perceptions of aging.

Social Events

Check back for future get togethers. 

Spiritual Health

Bible Study

Contact Caz for more information.