Senior Programs and SilverSneakers®
Age is just a number. It’s never too late to get fit, build strength and balance, and feel better every day. Browse our programs just for seniors, including SilverSneakers, where you can be part of a community that will help you become more active, confident and social as well.
Free Senior Programs presented in conjunction with Union-Snyder Agency on Aging, Inc.
The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is a FREE exercise program for ages 60 and up that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease.
The Walk with Ease program may help you:
- Motivate yourself to get in great shape
- Walk safely and comfortably
- Improve your flexibility, strength and stamina
- Reduce pain and feel great
This 6 week program begins August 18 and runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the Lewisburg YMCA.
“When I started the program, I was afraid to walk very far because of my knee pain. But Walk With Ease helped me start slow and build up gradually. Now I am confident in my ability to walk easily without making my arthritis worse.” -Walk With Ease participant
Space is limited so register today!
A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent.
The next session of A Matter of Balance will be offered July 21 – August 13, 2025, from 12:30 to 2:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday at the Lewisburg YMCA.
Improve movement, balance, strength, and flexibility, while decreasing pain and risk of falls with Tai Chi for Arthritis.
Tai Chi for Arthritis is open to adults ages 60+ with or without arthritis, rheumatic diseases or related musculoskeletal conditions. Appropriate for people with mild, moderate and severe joint involvement and back pain.
Tai Chi is an ancient art that has a lot more layers of technical and conceptual depth than meets the eye. Dr. Paul Lam’s approach taught by his board certified instructors aid in learning this intricate art. making it easy to learn, heart felt, and follows the tai chi principals that neither the teaching nor the principals should be rushed but rather should flow smoothly with positivity and in small steps.
Classes will be taught at the Lewisburg YMCA by Michael LaBant, a 30 year practitioner. LaBant is a high-level certified instructor with the National Qigong Association, a Master Trainer with the American Tai & Qigong Association and a practice leader with the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi.
The next Tai Chi for Arthritis session will be every Tuesday from 12:15 – 1:15 pm starting May 6 and running through June 24, 2025. This class is open pen to those 60+ and is free.
The Lewisburg YMCA is currently offering a selection of programs in conjunction with Union Snyder Agency on Aging, Inc., including A Matter of Balance, Walk With Ease, and Tai Chi for Arthritis. Some of these free programs have exceedingly high demand and may be full at this time. If you wish to be placed on the waitlist for either program, please email Jessica Clemens. Be sure to include your name, the best phone number to reach you, your email address, and the program you are interested in. Thank you!
LEWISBURG SILVERSNEAKERS® CLASS SCHEDULES
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Class
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Day of Week
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Time
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SilverSneakers® Classic
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Monday
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9:00AM
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SilverSneakers® Circuit
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Monday
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11:00AM
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Chair Yoga
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Tuesday
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11:00AM
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Zumba® Gold or Zumba® Gold-Toning
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Tuesday
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10:00AM
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SilverSneakers® Circuit
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Wednesday
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9:00AM
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SilverSneakers® Circuit
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Wednesday
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10:00AM
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SilverSneakers®BOOM Muscle
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Thursday
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10:00AM
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Pure Strength
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Friday
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8:00AM
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SilverSneakers® Classic
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Friday
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9:00AM
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Chair Yoga
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Friday
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9:00AM
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SilverSneakers® Circuit
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Friday
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10:00AM
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SILVERSNEAKERS® AND ACTIVE OLDER ADULT CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
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Class
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Description
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SilverSneakers® Classic
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Seated and standing exercises to increase muscular strength, range of motion and activities for daily living.
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SilverSneakers® Splash
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Shallow-water exercise for all skill levels to increase strength and cardiovascular endurance.
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SilverSneakers® Yoga
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Seated and standing yoga poses to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion.
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SilverSneakers® Circuit
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Standing upper-body strength work alternated with low impact cardio using a chair for standing support.
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SilverSneakers® Stability
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Standing class designed to decrease the risk of falls with focus on improving balance and lower body strength.
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Gentle Yoga
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This class is the perfect yoga/stretching class for beginners and seniors. All yoga positions can be done while seated in a chair or using a chair to help support and balance.
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