YMCA OF THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY
ACTIVE
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AGELESS
The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is proud to offer a variety of Active & Ageless programs committed to helping seniors maintain a healthy lifestyle and strengthen social ties. We encourage everyone to grow in the areas of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Our Active & Ageless land and water-based exercise classes promote fitness and well-being while fostering friendships and camaraderie. Volunteer opportunities and social events build relationships and community ties that can last a lifetime. Gathering places are available at our branches for those who want to relax after exercising and chat over a cup of coffee with old friends or new friends. Maximize your membership and take full advantage of what your Y has to offer.
**Although the programs and presentations listed out below are targeted to our Active & Ageless Community (YMCA Members ages 50+) these offerings are available to ALL YMCA Members.**
Meet Your Active & Ageless Team
Eau Claire YMCA
Laurie Pettis
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA/Brain & Body Fitness Program Coordinator and Active & Ageless Coordinator
lpettis@ymca-cv.org | (715) 839-4608
Chippewa Falls YMCA
Kara Goossens
Active & Ageless Coordinator
kgoossens@ymca-cv.org | (715) 723-2201
FOREST HILL CEMETERY WALKING TOUR
Let’s join the Chippewa Valley Museum history experts as we explore some of the noteworthy families and individuals who lived in the Chippewa Valley years ago! This is an ALL NEW walking tour of Eau Claire's Forest Hill Cemetery led by retired UW-Eau Claire historian, Robert Gough, and UW-Eau Claire University Archivist, Greg Kocken.
WHEN: August 11
TIME: 6-7:30 PM
COST: Adults: $10 | Students $5
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
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CVM Members can attend free of charge by logging in to register.
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The tour start location and other details will be sent to participants on Wednesday prior to the tour.
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Register through the Chippewa Valley Museum online calendar linked HERE!
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Registration closes on August 1.
Questions? Contact Angela at 715-834-7871 or a.allred@cvmuseum.com.
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Core & Balance with Matt Dresser
Join us for our FREE Core & Balance Class with Association Personal Training Director, Matt Dresser! We will do a variety of exercises that focus on building core strength - having a strong core allows the rest of our body to move more effectively while reducing back pain AND improving balance!
Thursday, August 18 from 1-2 PM
Chippewa YMCA - Personal Training Studio
Cost: Free | YMCA Members Only
Registration required - Minimum of 5
Active & Ageless Speaker Series
Meet your local author, DICK FREITAG
Let’s come together and hear from local author DICK FREITAG, author of, "Twice Broke & Never Broken."
Freitag, local author, businessman, and military veteran will share his incredible experience in "overcoming" obstacles and challenges in life! You can purchase his book, "Twice Broke And Never Broken", from the Local Store!
WHEN: Friday, September 9
TIME: 11 AM-Noon
Where: Eau Claire YMCA | Party Room
No reservation required.
Refreshments will be served!
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Mind, Body & Spirit with Dr. Lona Cook
Join Dr. Lona Cook from Cook Chiropractic for a discussion on living a healthy life and why maintaining spinal health is important to overall physical and mental health as we age.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 20
TIME: 11:00-11:45 AM
WHERE: Chippewa Falls YMCA - Strength Studio
Cost: FREE to YMCA Members
No registration required
Pickleball Clinics at the Eau Claire YMCA
Pickleball has become one of the most popular Active and Ageless sports! It's easy to learn, fun, and enjoyed by many - especially over the age of 50!
If you have never played and are curious, here is your chance to give it a try! Pete Fasching, YMCA Healthy Living Staff Member, will review the rules and provide an opportunity to play in a safe, fun, and relaxed environment.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 5, 2:30-4:00 PM OR Wednesday, October 12, 2:30-4:00 PM
WHERE: Hobbs Gym | Eau Claire YMCA
SPACE: Classes are limited to 4 people.
REGISTER: Sign up through Laurie Pettis: lpettis@ymca-cv.org or 715-839-4608
Insurance-Based Memberships
The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley works with a variety of different insurance providers to offer insurance-based memberships for our active older adults. Click below to learn more and to see if you are eligible!
YMCA360 (Virtual)
Bring the Y to you, wherever you are. Whether it's a current Y favorite or something new to you, Y360 matches your lifestyle with a growing library of online videos for you and your family. Livestreams and on-demand classes/content are available free for current YMCA Members.
Water Exercise
The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley offers group exercise classes on land as well as in the water. Each week, several group exercise water classes are held at the Y's two membership locations. These water classes are included with your Y membership! Click below to learn more about what is offered at each branch.
Active & Ageless Group Exercise Classes
Sit & Fit, Yoga, Basic Fitness, Zumba, and many more classes are designed with the Active Older Adult in mind! Group exercise classes are a great way to get your workout in and even make some new friends while doing it. Learn about all the classes we offer and what will best fit your needs below.
Complimentary Wellness Consultation
Free to all YMCA members! Meet with a Wellness professional to determine your fitness goals, receive SMART goal-based assessments, and then be provided individual recommendations on how to best use your YMCA membership to reach your goals. Body composition testing, heart rate, blood pressure, functional movement screening, flexibility, strength, endurance, and performance testing can all be measured followed by a complimentary personal training session customized to your best course of action. To schedule your consultation please click below.