Programs for Ages 50 and over

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA offers a variety of programs for those 50 years and over.  The YMCA offers programs for adults to strengthen their spiritual, mental, and physical well-being.  Many are offered FREE to our full privilege members and others carry a nominal fee. Throughout all YMCA programs, you’ll find the Christian character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. 

Below is a nice “at a glance” view of all that is offered.  You can click on the program area to be taken to that page for more information.

Aquatics

Instructional Swim Classes for adults at all levels and Water Fitness Classes, as well as Other Water Classes like Masters Swim Team are held at the  C.W. Avery Family YMCA, the Galowich Family YMCA and the Smith Family YMCA.  Don’t forget about open swim time for all ages at all 3 branches. 

Building Rentals

The YMCA is a great place to have your group or organizations event, or hold your sports teams practices.  The C.W. Avery Family YMCA, the Galowich Family YMCA and the Smith Family YMCAall offer a variety of rental options.

Health & Wellness

Group & Specialty Fitness classes for all levels, as well as Personal Wellness Services like Orientations and Personal Training, are offered for adults at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, the Galowich Family YMCA and the Smith Family YMCA.  Additionally, each branch has newly renovated Wellness Centers with both cardio and strength equipment. 

Go4Life Campaign
The YMCA of the USA has partnered with the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to bring a new national exercise and physical activity campaign to its members. Designed for people age 50 and older, Go4Life provides resources to older adults so they can incorporate exercise and physical activity into their everyday lives. Go4Life’s interactive Web site features exercises, success stories and free materials. To learn more, please visit www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life.

Open Gym and Pool Times       

Adults can enjoy open gym and pool times at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, the Galowich Family YMCA and the Smith Family YMCA. 

Specialty Programs

Social and creative programs are held at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, and the Galowich Family YMCA. 

Sports Classes

The YMCA offers a variety of individual and team sports offerings, as well as open times, at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, the Galowich Family YMCA and the Smith Family YMCA.