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Mondays 9:00-9:45 a.m Scranton YMCA Members: $FREE Non-Members: $22 |
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This Yoga class creates a harmony of movement for the whole body. Senior Yoga Stretch is taught from a seated and standing position to enhance the flow and energy created in combination with restorative breathing exercises. This class offers a variety of safe and effective options designed to increase flexibility and balance to improve each individual’s sense of well being. |
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Greater Scranton YMCA |
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We Build Strong Kids, Strong Families and Strong Communities |
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The Greater Scranton YMCA offers a variety of programs for our active older adults. For additional information about these or any other YMCA program, please contact Paula Scotchlas, our Senior Program Director at 342-8115 or pscotchlas@aol.com |
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Senior Programs |
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This fitness class, for anyone 65 and older, helps increase muscular strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Participants use balls, tubing and light weights. This is a very popular class that is both productive and fun! |
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Tuesday and Thursdays: 10:00-11:00 am Fridays: 9:00-10:00 am Scranton YMCA Members: $FREE Non-Members: $45/2 days per week for 4 weeks $22/1 day per week for 4 weeks |
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E-mail: pscotchlas@aol.com |
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Designed for the “Over 50” crowd. Easy Does It helps build the cardiovascular system, strengthen muscles and improve flexibility. Exercise Level: Beginner and up: we recommend you consult your physician prior to participation. Seniors may be asked for proof of age. |
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Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:15-11:15 a.m. Scranton YMCA Members: $FREE Non-Members: $45/2 days per week for 4 weeks $60/3 days per week for 4 weeks |
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E-mail: pscotchlas@aol.com |
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The YMCA Seniors Group holds meetings at 1 pm on the second Monday of each month in the Youth Room at the YMCA. Meetings are open to all area seniors. The $3 admission covers the cost of lunch. Seniors Group activities include: *Arts & Crafts *Guest Speakers *Bus Trips *Christmas Party *Summer Picnics *Easter Bonnet Contest *Holiday Wreath Making * AND MUCH MORE… |
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E-mail: pscotchlas@aol.com |
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Seniors meet in the YMCA lobby at 9:00 a.m. on Thursdays! Bring hiking sticks, water and snacks. We hike rain or shine. Wear sturdy footwear |
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· May 14: Susquehanna River Trail -(Pittston) - Walk on the new rail-trail in Pittston. Cooper’s Seafood. 3 miles, easy · May 28: Keystone College Trails -(La Plume) - Patsel’s. 3 miles, moderate. · June 11: Promised Land State Park -(Promised Land) - Conservation Island and Nature Trail to eagle watch platform. Rangers Inn. 2 miles easy. · June 25: Condella Park-(Olyphant)-Meander along the Lackawanna River through Mellow Park to Bratty Park. Colaruso’s. 3 miles easy. · July 9: O & W Rail Trail-(Starlight)-Walk along the rail-trail and/or lake. Inn at Starlight. 3 miles easy. · July 23: Tobyhanna Lake-(Tobyhanna)-Walk part way around the lake and back, blueberries! Hazzard’s Raintree. 3 miles easy. · August 6: Skytop-(Skytop)-Walk to waterfall, stream and around the lake. Skytop Golf Restaurant. 4 miles easy. · August 20: Switchback Trail-(Jim Thorpe)-Tour the Old Jail and hike the Switchback Trail. Penn’s Peak. 3 miles moderate. · September 3: Nay Aug Park-(Scranton)-Nature trail, waterfall, bridge and tree house. Sibio’s. 2 miles moderate. · September 24: Sapsucker Woods-(Ithaca)-Tour Ornithology Lab and walk the woods trails; Taughannock Falls if timer permits. Thai Rak Thai. 3 miles easy. · October 15: McDade Trail-(Milford)-View Raymondskill Cliffs, fields and old silo along the Delaware River. Waterwheel. 4 miles moderate. |
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E-mail: jane@hikingjane.com |