A place for everyone to thrive!

The YMCA is a charitable organization, and we make sure we keep everyone active and engaged, regardless of age or ability to pay. The Y has activities and fitness classes specifically designed for older adults. We give participants an opportunity to stay physically and socially active.

GetSetUp with the Y!

We're excited to announce our partnership with GetSetUp, an online community of people who want to learn new skills, connect with others, and unlock new life experiences. GetSetUp offers a virtual social and interactive learning environment specially designed for older adults, with classes available on how to get started with technology to how to make healthy meals in less than 30 minutes. Retired professionals teach their peers in small classes to ensure that everyone is able to get the time and attention they need to achieve their individual goals.

YMCA of Pueblo has made these interactive online classes available at no cost to all YMCA of Pueblo senior and active older adult members to stay connected with the Y and other members while learning something new!

Learn how to use Zoom, learn more about your mobile phone, or take a class on staying positive! Every class is free to YMCA of Pueblo members. Just use the coupon code: PUEBLOYMCA when you register for a class.

GetSetUp Classes

Virtual Classes

For the times that you can't join us in person, you can still work up a sweat with your favorite instructors. Participate in Zoom meetings for virtual fitness classes. You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge the YMCA of Pueblo from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown.

To participate:

Find your class below in the calendar on the date of the class.
Click on the class, it will take you to a new page that looks similar to the one you're currently on. (sometimes you might have to scroll down)
Click the link to join the Zoom meeting.

You may need to set up a free ZOOM Account, to learn more about Zoom check this out --> zoom_instructions_for_user.

In-Person Classes

If you are ready and able, we'd love to have you join us in-person for select classes! Active Older Adult classes will be held in the gymnasium on the south court or our Exercise Studio. Please bring your own water bottle and/or towel.

GroupEx Calendar

Active Older Adults Calendar

Class Descriptions

Classic: 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 used for seated and/or standing support.

Chair Yoga: Static and dynamic movements are presented with a chair for seated and standing support to improve breathing, flexibility, balance, muscular strength and joint range of movement with a final relaxation segment.

Social Events

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The Pueblo Y offers fun social events like potlucks, talent shows, journal club, day trips and more! See what's happening as we safely welcome back select social gatherings.

Book Club

Book Club is a great way to expand your horizons, improve your reading skills, promote learning, and enjoy stimulating conversation while building lasting relationships. Most people acquire the monthly book selection through their own means or you can call Cheri Ward at 543-5151 ex 322 to be put on a list to share the 12 circulating copies the Y provides. Book Club always meets the last Monday of each month with masks on in the YMCA Community Room at 9:00 AM.

For those of you that are not quite comfortable meeting in person, you are welcome to join us on Zoom at 9:00 AM the last Monday of every month. Just click this link: https://zoom.us/j/93616996307?pwd=MlZVVkRlYXBoZG90ajJLdXNyMmpEQT09

April pick: "The Silent Land" by Joyce Graham - While touring the French Alps, Jake and Zoe are buried under an avalanche but miraculously survive. Able to dig their way out of the snow, the married couple returns to their hotel and find it completely evacuated. Unable to call out on their cell phones and with a brutal storm on the way, they are trapped at the hotel, unknowing of the terrifying reason the building was abandoned. See you April 26 at 9am!

Journal Club

Journaling one's life stories is a fun way to preserve family records, keep traditions alive, and refresh cherished memories. Studies prove the therapeutic benefits or writing and reflection. Journal Club meets in the Community Room every Wednesday from 9-10 am to share the writing they have already prepared. Please call Cheri Ward for weekly topic prompts at 719-543-5151 ext 322

SilverSneakers®

SilverSneakers® is a preventative exercise program that enhances the quality of life for mature adults across the country. One of the largest senior-focused exercise programs in the United States, this partnership between HCD and HMOs allows Medicare-eligible members of these health plans to participate in YMCA programs at no additional cost.

For all things SilverSneakers, contact Cheri Ward at 719.543.5151 x 322 or [email protected]

Silver and Fit®

Silver&Fit is a fitness and healthy aging program designed to help you achieve better health through regular exercise. The Silver&Fit Programs include membership at a local participating fitness facility, website resources and support from Silver&Fit’s toll-free member services hotline and website. Additional features may also be included based on your Silver&Fit membership.

Renew Active®

Staying active is not only good for your body, it’s also good for your mind. Renew Active® is a fitness program designed for both, with the goal of helping Medicare members reach fitness goals and stimulate their brains. The program is available with select UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans and includes a membership at a participating fitness location at no extra cost, as well as online exercises and activities to support brain health.

Active Older Adults