Creating Community for Seniors - West Chester Area YMCA

Creating community with seniors playing board games

Look what's new - Coming Fall 2018!

Join our new activities that will challenge your mind while building new friendships. Never played Mah Jongg or Bridge? Never experienced Qigong? No worries! We have experts that will help you learn in a supportive environment.

Please register at the Member Services Desk for the following events. For more information, contact Pinky McGreevy at 610-431-9622, ext. 2208.

  • One-time Events
     
    • Senior Prom - We will host this year's Senior Prom on Friday, September 21 from 4:40 - 6 pm.
       
  • Ongoing Events
     
    • American Mah Jongg - Offered Mondays at noon beginning September 24.
       
    • Bridge - Offered Tuesdays at noon beginning September 25.
       
    • Art - Held on the second Wednesday of the month at noon. Upcoming dates include Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, and Dec. 12.
       
    • Bingo - Held on the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm. Upcoming dates include Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, and Dec. 13.
       
    • Qigong - Offered Fridays at 12:15 pm beginning September 14. You do not need to register for this class.
       
    • Line Dancing - Offered Fridays at 10:45 am beginning November 2. This class will become a permanent part of our Group Exercise Schedule in November - come join the fun!

      Join us for a Line Dancing Demo on Friday, September 14 and/or Friday, September 21 at 10:45 am in the Aerobics Room. Line dancing is so much fun and the instructor will teach participants easy-to-follow line and western steps to the beat of the music. No experience needed. Benefits include:
       
      • Improves heart and lung function
      • Strengthens muscles and bones, reducing the risk of osteoporosis
      • Improves posture, coordination, agility and flexibility
      • Stimulates the brain
      • Increases energy
      • Burns calories, helps with weight loss
      • Increases the fun quotient!
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