GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

August 21 is World Senior Citizen’s Day and the Greater Joliet Area YMCA wants to celebrate by letting you know about the wonderful lineup of events and programs seniors can enjoy this fall at our Y branches!

Senior Health and Wellness Fair
Festivities will promote healthy living and connect area seniors with a variety of resources in the Plainfield area. Stop by for raffles and giveaways, complimentary refreshments, and more!
Date: Wednesday, August 28
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Cost: Free and open to the community

Fab 50 Adventures: Shake, Rattle, and Roll
Get rowdy, snap those fingers, and clap your hands for this unique show that will get you rockin’ and ready to dance! Please join us on a trip to Starved Rock for great music and a high-energy stage show. This rock and roll show will include favorites from Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond, Dean Martin, and more from the 50’s and 60’s! Lunch and transportation is included.
Date: Tuesday, October 29
Time: 9:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Departure from the C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Cost: $80, open to the community
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Fab 50 Adventures: Ocean’s Rat Pack at the Jacob Henry Mansion
This is the ultimate tribute group devoted to the music of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr. performed by Tony Ocean, Bill Serritella, and Elliot Wimbush. Lunch consist of BBQ glazed pork chop served with chef’s choice potato and vegetable with an upgraded dessert. Transportation is not included. 
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 10:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: 
20 S Eastern Avenue
Joliet, IL 60433
Cost: $60, open to the community
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C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Fab 50 Game Day
Join us for an afternoon of board games, fellowship, and refreshments.
Date: Friday, September 13
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to the community
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Fab 50 Luncheon and Musical Bingo
Join us for a delicious lunch followed by musical bingo. This will be a fun exciting day filled with food, fun and fellowship. Invite a friend!
Date: Friday, October 25
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to the community
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Fab 50 Thanksgiving Jeopardy
Bring your ‘A’ game for this fun trivia challenge! Lunch will also be provided.
Date: Friday, November 15
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to the community
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Fab 50 Walkers
Exercise the easiest way, with a group of your closet friends! Program is weather permitting.
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15-9 a.m.
Location: Various, meet at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Cost: Free and open to the community

Fab 50 Social Hour
Join this social group that meets weekly for fun and fellowship.
Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m-12 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to the community

Galowich Family YMCA

Fab 50 Brunch Bunch
Join us for a special morning of food, fun, and fellowship!
Dates: Friday, September 27 and Friday, November 22
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Cost: Free and open to the community
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Fab 50 Crafters
Enjoy an afternoon with fellow Y members and friends while making crafts. All craft supplies will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, October 9
Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to the community
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Fab 50 Wild West Hoedown
Put on your best country outfit and dancing shoes because the Galowich Family YMCA is inviting the community to a Wild West Hoedown! Join us for an afternoon of dancing and fun with entertainment provided by the Blue Rocket Band!
Date: Friday, October 25
Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $15, open to the community
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Fab 50 Bingo
Try your luck in a fun group atmosphere!
Date: Wednesday, November 20
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Cost: Free and open to the community
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Fab 50 Potluck
Bring your favorite dish to share!
Date: Wednesday, December 11
Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to the community
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Intro to Pickleball
Invite a friend and join us for a game or two of this popular, new paddle sport designed for players of all skill levels.
Dates and Times:
Tuesdays (6-7:30 p.m.)
Fridays (10:15-11:45 a.m.)
Cost: Free for Facility Members/$5 for Community Members
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Morris Community YMCA

Fab 50 Walkers
Come join us for an outdoor walk! Program is weather permitting.
Date and Time: Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m.
Location: Various, meet at Morris Community YMCA
Cost: Free for Facility Members/$5 for Community Members
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Pickleball
Invite a friend and join us for a game or two of this popular, new paddle sport designed for players of all skill levels. No class Monday, September 4th Labor Day.
Dates and Times:
Mondays and Wednesdays (10-11:30 a.m.)
Tuesdays and Thursdays (6:30-8 p.m.)
Location: Shabbona Middle School Gym
Cost: $30 for Facility Members, $60 for Community Members
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