older_adults SILVER SNEAKERS

The SilverSneakers® Fitness Program is an innovative health, exercise and wellness program helping older adults live healthy, active lifestyles. Get fit, have fun, make friends!

SilverSneakers offers valuable health and wellness benefits to its members — creating a great opportunity for you.

SilverSneakers is the leading fitness program designed specifically for older adults. It is delivered through a nationwide network of participating fitness locations such as YMCAs, Curves®, gyms, wellness centers and other facilities. See how our program can help older adults become more active.

The SilverSneaker program is offered through several participating insurance providers. Participation is based on meeting certain eligibility requirements. As a part of your membership, you are eligible to participate as a full privilege member as well as take advantage of our SilverSneaker specific programs below.

SilverSneakers Eligibility Requirements:
Must be medicare eligible (typically 65 or older)
Have an eligible card from a participating insurance provider. These providers include HOP Medical Plan and Highmark Freedom or Security Blue.

If you believe your plan is included, but not listed, please stop by our Welcome Center to verify eligibility

Classes Specifically Designed for our SilverSneaker members:

Muscular Strength and Range of Motion
Move to music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength and range of movement. Handheld weights, elastic tubing and a ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday & Friday 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Free for all Senior Members and SilverSneakers

Cardio Circuit
Upper body strength work with hand held weights, elastic tubing and a ball are alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching and relaxation exercises.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Free for all Senior Members and SilverSneakers

Water Exercise
Let the buoyancy of the water assist you through a variety of exercises focusing on range of motion and flexibility. Non- swimmers welcome.
Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Free for all Senior Members and SilverSneakers

Ping Pong, Billiards & Air Hockey
The ping pong, billiards and air hockey tables are available from 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Childwatch Room.
Free to Y members & SilverSneakers Participants.

Recreation Center
The recreation center & game room is open from 5:20 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and adults are invited to stay and play or socialize before or after their morning workout. Ask about organizing various leagues like billiards, table tennis, Wii bowling and more. Look for information on these activities to come. In the evenings, the room is available to our teens and to families (with children 8 years and older) on Sundays.

Monthly Toolkit

Each month SilverSneakers develops a variety of season specific information that our Silver Sneaker participants are encouraged to read. Please click on the title of the documents below to download a PDF version of April's documents: