Olathe YMCA
Active Older Adult Activities
We’re committed to making sure every member of our community has access to the resources they need to incorporate exercise into their daily routine for a healthier, happier lifestyle.
KU Alzheimer's Disease Center
Did you know that physical activity may help to maintain and improve brain health in older adults? Come hear how the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center is changing the future for millions of people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how you, too, can be proactive and reduce your risk through exercise and other lifestyle modifications. For more information, email KUAMP@kumc.edu or call 913.588.0555.
Thanksgiving Potluck
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with your friends at the Olathe Family YMCA’s November potluck. Enjoy great fellowship with friends, a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner and our annual Thanksgiving Trivia game. We encourage you to bring your friends. Stop by The Welcome Center and sign up to reserve your spot and for a side dish or dessert. The Olathe Y will provide the turkey so please register so we know how many to expect. Sign up in the blue AOA binder to bring a side dish or dessert.
Book Club
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A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman. In this debut novel from one of Sweden’s most popular authors, a grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door.
Christmas Happy Hour
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Join our friends at Travanse for a lunch and tour of their newly renovated facility including 2 new bedroom layouts. FREE - Sign up in the blue AOA binder to reserve your spot for the lunch/tour.
Christmas Trip to Lawrence
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This year’s Christmas trip features The Haygoods, the most popular show in Branson. They’ll perform their special Christmas show at The Lied Center in Lawrence for one night only. It features the tight harmonies, performances on over 20 instruments, and energetic choreography that create audience acclaim at their home theater in Branson. Before the show we’ll enjoy dinner at The Merchants Pub and Plate, housed in a building that was once a bank. On the drive back to Olathe we’ll view local Christmas lighting. Register in the blue three-ring binder at the Coaches Station. There are only 46 seats. To guarantee your spot, make payment at the Welcome Center. No refunds will be possible after November 1. $100/person + $2-$3 driver gratuity until Nov. 1, $118 thereafter. Includes transportation, dinner, ”The Haygoods” Christmas show, tour of local Christmas lights, staff escort.
Christmas Potluck
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Join friends for a traditional Christmas potluck. We will enjoy ham and turkey and all the traditional holiday fixings. Sign up in the blue AOA binder to bring a side dish or dessert.
New Dinner Theatre
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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Enhance Fitness Active Older Adults
Enhance Fitness is a fitness class for Active Older Adults, especially those with Arthritis, to help improve strength and range of motion for daily tasks.
Silver Sneakers Yoga Active Older Adults
Silver Sneakers Yoga will improve your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance, and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Zumba Active Older Adults
This workout combines high energy and motivating music with synchronized dance movements designed for any fitness level. Zumba incorporates Salsa, Hip-Hop, Meringue, Cha-Cha, Belly dancing, Flamenco and more in a cardio format that makes exercising fun.
Silver Sneakers Circuit Active Older Adults
Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper-body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball is alternated with low-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is used for standing support, stretching and relaxation exercises.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Silver Sneakers Yoga Active Older Adults
Silver Sneakers Yoga will improve your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance, and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Silver Sneakers Classic Active Older Adults
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.
Line Dancing Active Older Adults
Using many different genres of music, learn the line dance and then perform it. Learning or reviewing 3-4 dances per class. Easy to learn and fun to follow.
Line Dancing Active Older Adults
Using many different genres of music, learn the line dance and then perform it. Learning or reviewing 3-4 dances per class. Easy to learn and fun to follow.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Enhance Fitness Active Older Adults
Enhance Fitness is a fitness class for Active Older Adults, especially those with Arthritis, to help improve strength and range of motion for daily tasks.
Monday, November 25, 2019
Silver Sneakers Classic Active Older Adults
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Water In Motion Water Fitness
This aqua exercise workout that provides a low impact, high-energy challenge for participants of all ages, skill and fitness levels. Jump in and make a splash with this dynamic cardiovascular workout that tightens and tones the entire body.
Joints in Motion Water Fitness
A low intensity water exercise program designed to improve balance, agility and muscular fitness. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike can take part in this exercise class while being a part of a fun, social environment.
Aqua Turbo Water Fitness
This class is a high intensity workout that is designed to work all major muscle groups while integrating cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength.
Deep Water Core Water Fitness
A Deep Water moderate intensity class that incorporates a multitude of core training exercises along with cardio and balance.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Aqua Burn Water Fitness
This High Intensity class uses the resistance of the water to improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance and flexibility. Exercise in the middle section of the pool using a variety of equipment while burning calories and improving your overall fitness.
Aqua Burn Water Fitness
This High Intensity class uses the resistance of the water to improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance and flexibility. Exercise in the middle section of the pool using a variety of equipment while burning calories and improving your overall fitness.
Joints in Motion Water Fitness
A low intensity water exercise program designed to improve balance, agility and muscular fitness. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike can take part in this exercise class while being a part of a fun, social environment.
Cardio Fusion Water Fitness
A water exercise class dedicated to 50 minutes of moderate intensity level activity. Class includes exercises to improve muscular endurance, core strength and flexibility.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Water In Motion Water Fitness
This aqua exercise workout that provides a low impact, high-energy challenge for participants of all ages, skill and fitness levels. Jump in and make a splash with this dynamic cardiovascular workout that tightens and tones the entire body.
Joints in Motion Water Fitness
A low intensity water exercise program designed to improve balance, agility and muscular fitness. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike can take part in this exercise class while being a part of a fun, social environment.
WAVES Water Fitness
A Low Impact class that uses various water aerobic exercises in a fun, interactive environment.
Deep Water Core Water Fitness
A Deep Water moderate intensity class that incorporates a multitude of core training exercises along with cardio and balance.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Aqua Burn Water Fitness
This High Intensity class uses the resistance of the water to improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance and flexibility. Exercise in the middle section of the pool using a variety of equipment while burning calories and improving your overall fitness.
Joints in Motion Water Fitness
A low intensity water exercise program designed to improve balance, agility and muscular fitness. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike can take part in this exercise class while being a part of a fun, social environment.
Aqua Turbo Water Fitness
This class is a high intensity workout that is designed to work all major muscle groups while integrating cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Aqua Zumba Water Fitness
Come enjoy Zumba in a new way! Music and choreography unite with water to give you the total body benefits of water exercise.
Monday, November 25, 2019
Aqua Burn Water Fitness
This High Intensity class uses the resistance of the water to improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance and flexibility. Exercise in the middle section of the pool using a variety of equipment while burning calories and improving your overall fitness.
Joints in Motion Water Fitness
A low intensity water exercise program designed to improve balance, agility and muscular fitness. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike can take part in this exercise class while being a part of a fun, social environment.
WAVES Water Fitness
A Low Impact class that uses various water aerobic exercises in a fun, interactive environment.
Hydro Fit Water Fitness
A Vigorous Deep Water workout designed to increase stamina by combining exercises. Anyone can attend this class even if you are a non swimmer.