The Y is for Healthy Living

The Y supports thousands of youth, adults, and families by providing guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, and body.

Active Adults Games & Social Opportunities

 

Join us for a wide range of games and social opportunities for active older adults. Activities vary by branch, but include card games, art groups, bingo, Bunco, board games, chess, bocce ball, group knitting sessions, Bible study, luncheons, book clubs, art classes, birthday socials, guest speakers and much more.

MONTHLY LUNCHEONS
Come out and enjoy a monthly covered dish luncheon for YMCA Active Adults and their guests. Please bring a covered dish to share (enough for 6+). It is a great way to meet other Active Adults and enjoy a fun and educational program.

Day(s):

Fourth Thursday of every month

Date(s):

2/28/13
3/28/13
4/25/13
5/23/13
6/27/13

Time(s):

12:30 p.m.

Registration:

Sign-up monthly in the Activity Center.

Contact:

For more information about programs for Active Adults, call 804.419.8543 and ask to speak with Shannon Moffatt.

CANASTA
Enjoy Canasta with other YMCA Active Adults. These socials are intended for persons with previous play experience. Instruction for new players is available.

Day(s):

Mondays

Time(s):

12:30 p.m.

Registration:

Sign-up monthly in the Activity Center.

Contact:

For more information about programs for Active Adults, call 804.419.8543 and ask to speak with Shannon Moffatt.

Additional Info:

Please arrive by 12:15 pm to ensure adequate playing time.

BINGO
Have fun and win prizes! Join us for BINGO fun at the YMCA. Who will get the chance to yell BINGO? Come and see, it may just be you!

Day(s):

First and third Friday of each month

Time(s):

11 a.m.

Fee:

$1.00 per BINGO card

Contact:

For more information about programs for Active Adults, call 804.419.8543 and ask to speak with Shannon Moffatt.

LITERARY ROUNDTABLE (Book Club)
Members choose, read, and review their selections.

Day(s):

Second Tuesday of each month

Time(s):

1 p.m.

Additional Info:

The book Club does not meet the month of August.

BRIDGE
These games are intended for persons with little or no play experience. Instruction for new players is available. Light refreshments will be served.

Day(s):

Tuesdays

Time(s):

10 a.m.

Additional Info:

Activity Center

HAND AND FOOT
If you like playing cards and wish you could for hours, this may be the game for  you.  Grab a partner and several decks of cards, the object is to be the first to discard all of your cards. 

Day(s):

Thursdays (except on Luncheon Days)

Time(s):

12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Location:

Midlothian Family YMCA

PINOCHLE
All abilities welcome! 

Day:

2nd & 4th Friday of month

Time:

12:30 p.m.

Location:

Midlothian Family YMCA - Activity Center

BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE DRAWING
These classes will focus on the basics of line, shape and shading as well as drawing for a more simplified perspective. See flier below for class times and fee. Classes offered through Chesterfield Parks and Recreation.

Classes begin again in the fall of 2012.

BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
Learn basic techniques and principles of design to create beautiful watercolor paintings. See flier below for class times and fee. Classes offered through Chesterfield Parks and Recreation.

Classes begin again in the fall of 2012.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We are looking for Active Adults who can give a few hours a month to our YMCA. From child care to older adults there are opportunities to share your time and skills with others.