Ott Family YMCA Active Older Adults
The YMCA prides itself in being a place for people of all ages, abilities and incomes. We value each and every member of our community, and older adults are some of our most faithful members and participants. Active Older Adults can participate in one of the many activities we provide to keep you active and growing in spirit, mind and body. New friends and new opportunities will enrich your life, and at the Ott Family YMCA you will not have a shortage of either of them!
Aqua Fitness
We have three separate Aqua Fitness Classes available that are perfect for Active Older Adults, those who have physical limitations or those who just love the water! We offer traditional Aqua Fitness, a Deep Water Aerobics Class and a Water Walking Class. Each participant is able to work at an intensity that is comfortable for them. The water provides you the buoyancy necessary to reduce the amount of impact which is transmitted through the bones, joint and ligaments that occurs with traditional land aerobic exercise, while still offering you a great workout for your heart and body. All classes are a benefit of membership, so no additional fees are required. Visit our Group Exercise Calendar for specific class days and times.
Silver Sneakers
The YMCA of Southern Arizona is proud to partner with SilverSneakers, a fitness program for older adults who belong to participating Medicare health plans or Medicare Supplement carriers. If you qualify for SilverSneakers, your insurance company pays for your YMCA membership! Membership entitles you to complete use of our facilities, including the pool, weight room, cardio rooms and all of our group exercise classes.
Additionally, we offer specific SilverSneakers exercise classes that are designed for active older adults. These classes help you improve your strength, flexibility, balance and overall health. Classes are currently held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:00am to 7:50am. We also offer a more advanced class from 8:00am to 8:50am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Additional aerobic classes are available, so for specific class times and descriptions you can view our current Group Exercise Calendar. Even if you are not eligible for SilverSneakers you are still welcome to attend SilverSneakers classes.
Currently, the following supplemental health insurance plans are covering your SilverSneakers membership at the YMCA: AARP Medicare Complete, SecureHorizons, PacifiCare, Health Net, Health Choice and Desert Canyon Community Care. To enroll, print out the registration forms and fill them out. The forms must be printed in color or the machines at SilverSneakers won't be able to read them. If you come by the branch we'd be glad to provide the forms for you. Bring your registration forms, along with your health insurance card to the YMCA and we'll get you started on the road to health!
Group Exercise Classes
The Ott Family YMCA has a wide variety of Group Exercise Classes that are suitable for the Active Older Adult. Yoga is a great class to improve flexibility and strength without causing impact on joints and bones. Tai Chi is also a great option to improve muscle awareness and balance in a mildly intensive class. Check our Group Exercise Calendar for specific days and times.
Ott Y Women's Club
The Ott “Y” Women’s Club was organized in 1969 and has been a resource for our community ever since. The Women’s Club was created to support Y youth programs through fundraising activities while providing social activities for its members.
The Women’s Club enjoys guest speakers, luncheons, trips and tours throughout the year. A few of our events and activities include:
- Live Auction
- Fashion Shows
- Movies & Ice Cream
- Jewelry & You
- Hearing Specialist
- Spring Faire & Quilt Raffle
- Picnics
- Special Guests and Presenters
- 50/50 Drawing
Normally, the Women’s Club meets on Thursdays at 10:00am in the Aerobic Room at the Ott Family YMCA. During the construction of the Ott YMCA they are temporarily meeting at 6245 E Bellevue. Interested ladies are welcome to join us at anytime. Should you decide to become a Women’s Club Member dues are $15 per year, or $10 per year for YMCA members. For more information please contact Mary at 790-1437 or Sheila at 546-3856.
SilverStars
This is a program designed to engage active SilverSneakers members to help YMCA staff through volunteering. SilverStars volunteers will greet and encourage members, provide classroom assistance, help with paperwork, make phone calls and offer additional support.
Volunteers are selected based on information gathered from an application that interested members complete. Volunteers are trained by staff and serve for six months with an option to serve additional terms.
Personal Fitness Program
The Ott YMCA Personal Fitness team offers guidance, motivation and structure to help you start and continue with a fitness routine leading to a more physically active lifestyle. When you join we offer a free orientation to assess your fitness needs and goals, and then we get you on a program structured specifically for you. Throughout the progression of your routine, we will update your personalized program in order to help you meet all of your fitness goals. A 12 week personalized program is included with your membership, and is a great way for Active Older Adults to become familiar with an exercise program and help prevent injuries.
Volunteers
If you are not a SilverSneakers member, but are interested in volunteering for the YMCA, we would still love to have you! You can volunteer in many of our program areas. Opportunities may include reading to children during story time, arts and craft activities, clerical support, policy volunteers and much more. For more details and an application, visit our volunteering page.
