RICHMOND DISTRICT YMCA

Active Older Adults Program

FITNESS AND FUN
While these activities are open to EVERYONE, we have designed them with Active Older Adults in mind. See Group Exercise section for a complete list of Group Exercise classes.

Current Schedule

Flower Arranging - 1:00pm Tuesday
Members come together to learn new designs in the art of Western Flower Arrangement.  Session costs: YMCA Program members pay $15 for 3 months.  YMCA Facility members: FREE. Supply and flower costs for all participants: $7 per week; supply costs must be paid one week prior to class.

Knitting Circle - 1:00pm Wednesday
Members gather to knit or crochet together, share patterns and ideas and catch up on each other's lives. Come learn new skills and meet new friends. Beginners welcome! (No Charge)

Beginner Bridge Club - 1:00pm Friday
This beginner bridge club is an on-going learning experience for the new bridge player. Advanced players are welcome to attend. (No Charge)

Bread Donation Program - 10:30pm Thursday
Richmond District YMCA is the recipient of generous donations from various merchants such as Trader Joe's, Noah's Bagels and Safeway. We offer these products members of our community for a small donation. Proceeds benefit the AOA Program.  (Charge: $1 per bag)

Sheffield Lecture Series - Selected speakers are chosen throughout the year to present various topics of interest.  Bring your own lunch; the lecture is free.  Dates, times and topics to be announced.

YMCA Active Adults Advisory Council - Meets on the second Thursday of each month at 12pm.  This committee helps the staff know what works and what needs to be added or changed to our programs. AOA members are welcome and encouraged to attend any meeting. However, only elected Council Members can vote on decisions.  Our Advisory Council is in the process of adding new Active Older Adults programming to accommodate our members. It is at this time that we plan our activities for the remainder of the year.

FITNESS CLASSES:

Ball Conditioning This class incorporates the use of stability balls to provide you with an extra challenge to your resistance training routine.

Cardio n' Works
One hour of low impact, easy-to-follow aerobics with an emphasis

on cardiovascular work, flexibility and strength training.

Bodyworks

A one hour class of strength training and endurance building for seniors. Emphasizes balance and proper form. Floor work, weights and dynabands are included in this class.

Sit & Be Fit

This is a work out that will improve circulation and range of motion, increasing flexibility.  Muscle strength will increase, too, since you will perform resistance exercises on and around a chair.  Sometimes props, such as light hand weights, exercise tubes and balls will be used.

Stretch & Relaxation

This is a way to increase your range of motion as well as calm your mind and spirit.

Yoga Basics
Yoga basics offers instruction on the core elements of a yoga practice, focusing on breath, relaxation and familiarizing oneself with a variety of fundamental postures.  Appropriate for all levels, including those working with injuries and/or other limitations.

Hatha Flow

This is a form of Hatha Yoga which emphasizes flowing movements based on the use of breath.  The breath and flow link postures together.  It is an appropriate class for students already introduced to yoga.

Iyengar Yoga

These classes entail holding yoga postures in precise alignment.  Props are often used to correct body alignment and deepen awareness.  Emphasis is placed on core strength, flexibility and balance, as well as breath awareness.

Salsa Aerobics
will teach you the steps and rhythms of popular Latin dances while achieving the benefits of an aerobic workout.  This is a fun and stress-free way to add spice to your regular exercise routine.  No dancing experience required.

Pilates
focuses on improving flexibility and strength for the total body without building bulk.  It is a series of controlled movements engaging your body, spirit and mind, with balance training and stretching.  Regular practice improves strength, flexibility and posture.

Tai Chi Ancient Chinese martial art that utilizes soft, smooth, circular movements combined with meditation and breathing to develop flexibility and strength, increase circulation and control stress.

Qi Gong

A Far East for of exercise designed to cultivate one's inner power, strength and well being.  Exercises are done with accuracy and rhythm while focusing on relaxation.

For more information about the Active Older Adult program, please contact Maria Santos, AOA Coordinator at 415-666-9613 or msantos@ymcasf.org.

For more information about fitness programs for Active Older Adults, please contact Cassandra Bodlak, Membership & Wellness Director at 415-666-9609 or cbodlak@ymcasf.org.