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.

Greater Scranton YMCA

We Build Strong Kids, Strong Families and Strong Communities

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

Senior Programs

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!

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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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.

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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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…

pscotchlas@aol.com

E-mail:  pscotchlas@aol.com

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Contact Jane Fry—570-343-5144 or jane!hikingjane.com   Visit www.hikingjane.com for full schedule details.  Bring hiking sticks, water and snacks.  We hike rain or shine.  Wear sturdy footwear 

YMCA Members:  FREE                  Non-Members:  $5.00

Senior Hike Schedule

· 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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