We are honored to serve all those ages 50 and above and welcome your participation and fellowship.

JOY (Just Older Youth) Club is open to all members

Join us in membership and friendship through classes, social opportunities and the use of our facilities. Help us to build a stronger community in spirit, mind and body and Activate America to healthier lifestyles.

Special Group Outings

• YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South Association wide outings that encourage active adults to meet others from the area
• Usually seasonal, half-day trips
• Bus transportation and/or carpools will be used, depending on the outing
• Participants are responsible for any and all costs associated with the field trip
• Sign-up at the Welcome Center

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Pink Palace & IMAX - July, 2010

Holly Springs Hummingbird Festival - Friday, September 10, 2010

Senior Day at the Memphis Zoo - October, 2010

Christmas Choral Concert - December, 2010

SilverSneakers^® Fitness Program

SilverSneakers^® offers a creative blend of social functions, physical activity and healthy lifestyle changes that allow older adults to take better care and greater control of their health. Our customized SilverSneakers^® classes are designed especially for those wishing to improve their range of motion, balance, flexibility and strength.

The SilverSneakers^® Fitness Program provides a YMCA membership, including access to customized fitness classes, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, indoor swimming pool, educational seminars and more.

All branches of the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South, including the Olive Branch Family YMCA, participate in this program.

See the group exercise class schedule for times and descriptions of specific classes within the SilverSneakers^® Program. Learn more about the SilverSneakers^® program.

Senior Health and Fitness Day (Sponsored by Humana Marketpoint and The Best Times Magazine) 

• Wednesday, May 12, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Events include a triathlon, water volleyball classes, a Silver Sneakers MEGA Class, and Health Fair

• B-12 Shots will be available for purchase

• Lunch, Awards, and Door Prizes will take place from 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

• MUST Sign-up at the Welcome Center

Luncheon

• FIrst Tuesday of each month, 12:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Open to members and their guests, ages 50 and older
• Potluck style gathering
• Sign-Up at the welcome center each month
• A different speaker will be featured each month covering a variety of topics
• No cost to attend

Dance

• $7 admission
• Offered seasonally
• See Welcome Center for dates and times
• Open to adults ,ages 21 and up

Y Knot Quilt and Craft Group

• Meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Maples Memorial Methodist Church
• Open to adults, ages 21 and up
• Mini-workshops are held each meeting on a variety of quilt, craft, and sewing topics.
• Interested participants are encouraged to bring their own projects to work on during this fellowship time .

For any additional questions about our JOY Club and active older adult events or programming, please contact Darlene Cunningham, Community Outreach and Development Director.