Activities  Active Older Adults
The Oshkosh Community YMCA prides itself on helping people of all ages and capabilities achieve better health. Activities specifically geared to the active, older adult are designed to relieve arthritis, increase mobility, and promote health awareness. Any person 55 years of age or older can register for an Active Older Adult Activity.
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Active Older Adults Program Active Older Adult Programs are free to members. Activity Members can participate for a daily fee of $3 per day before noon Monday through Friday. An 18-visit punch card can also be purchased for $54. Water Excercise, Walk fo Fitness, Stretch, Flex & Balance, and SilverSneakers are included in the program.
SilverSneakers Cardio CircuitCombine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength-work (with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball) is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching and relations exercises. Wed 10:45-11:30am at the Downtown or Wed 10:15-11:15am at the 20th Ave.
SilverSneakers YogaStretch 
YogaStretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Meets at 9:30 am Friday in the Harwell Room of the Downtown YMCA.
Stretch, Flex & Balance
Seniors will learn how to stretch muscles from head to toe. Exercises that help improve balance along with some yoga moves are also a part of this class. Class runs from 10-10:30 am Mondays and Wednesdays in the Harwell Room @ DTC.
Walk For FitnessAnyone over 55 years of age can use our walking track at the DTC free of charge from 7-9 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Water Exercise
This class is designed to be a solid aerobic workout without stress to your joints. Classes are held 10:45-11:30 am Mon, Wed & Fri at the Downtown YMCA.
West Side & Downtown SilverSneakersThe SilverSneakers Fitness program is the nation's leading fitness program designed exclusively for older adults. If you are a member of Humana Gold Classic or Gold PPO, you can enroll in the SilverSneakers Fitness Program at no charge beyond your monthly premium. Once you are enrolled in the program, you are eligible to participate in all the activities the YMCA has to offer. Special Muscular Strength and Range of Movement fitness classes offered. Call for more details.
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