ACTIVE OLDER ADULT & SENIOR PROGRAMS
Discover More Ways to Stay Active
As you get older, you may find that you have a new set of fitness goals you want to achieve, such as improving your balance and flexibility. We’re committed to helping older adults stay physically and mentally healthy.
Senior Discount
YMCA members, ages 65 and up, receive all the perks of an adult membership - for less!
Insurance Paid
Get access to a variety of fitness options and community events through your Medicare benefit.
Food Distribution
The LA Y remains a powerful resource for free and fresh produce distribution for seniors and low-income families.
Senior Programs by location
To view our most recent group exercise class schedule, click here to be redirected to our online scheduling tool.
Water Aerobics, Monday-Friday, 10:30am
Pickleball, Thursday, 9am
Walking Club, Tuesday, 7am
Water Fitness, Monday, 9:30am-10:30am
Aqua Volleyball, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9:30am-10:30am
Chair Exercise - TUE 9:30am
Chair Exercise - THU 11:30am
Buoyancy & Balance - MON 9:00am (Water Ex)
Arthritis Exercise - TUE/THU 8:30am (Water Ex)
Shallow Water Exercise - MON/TUE/WED 8:00am (Water Ex)
Shallow Water Exercise - TUE/THU 9:00am (Water Ex)
Deep Water Exercise - MON/TUE/FRI 9:00am (Water Ex)
Deep Water Exercise - THU 10:00am (Water Ex)
*Healthy Aging (SGT) Mondays & Fridays 10:30am
*Fee based program
Low Impact
M, F @ 8:00a
W @ 10:00a
Mat Pilates
T, F @ 9:00a
Th @ 8:00a
Water Fitness
T, Th @ 9:00a
Th @ 10:00a
Restorative Yoga
W @ 9:00a
F @ 10:00a
Stretch & Release
Sa @ 9:00a
CKY Senior Spotlight
2nd Wednesday of the month @ 11:15a
Monthly Lunch & Learn Workshops
- For more details, contact our Welcome Center at 310 390 3604.
Ongoing Group Exercise Classes:
WATER FITNESS:
- MON 8:30-9:15a and 9:30-10:15a and 7-7:45p
- TUES 8:30-9:15a and 9:30-10:15a,
- WED 8:30-9:15a, 9:30-10:15a, and 7-7:45p,
- THURS 8:30-9:15a and 9:30-10:15a,
- FRI 8:30-9:15a and 9:30-10:15a
YOGA:
- MON 6-6:45p, SAT 11-11:45a
BALANCE & CORE:
- Mondays 2-2:45p
- Thursday 5-5:45p
GENTLE STRETCH:
- Tuesday 9:30-10a
LATIN DANCE LITE:
- Wednesday 10a
Pilates, Monday, 9:00am
Hatha Yoga, Tuesday, 6:00pm
Hatha Yoga, Wednesday & Saturday, 10:00am
Pilates, Wednesday, 5:00pm
Pilates, Saturday, 9:00am
Low Impact, Thursday, 10:00am
Tai Chi, Friday, 10:00am
- Water Fitness, Tuesday-Thursday, 9:35 am
- Strength Training, Monday 10:30 am, Monday 5:30 pm, Thursday 9 am
- Hatha Yoga, Wednesday 10 am, Thursday 7 pm, Saturday 10 am
- Pilates, Tuesday, 10 am
- Chair Exercise, Friday, 9:30 am
Badminton, M/T/W/Th/F, 7am
Chair Exercise, Mon/Wed, 9am
Senior Cardio Dance, Fri, 9am
Water Fitness, M/T/W/F, 9am
Pilates, Wednesday, 6:00PM
Water Fitness, Thursday, 10:00AM
Tai Chi, Friday, 11:00AM
Low Impact Fitness, Tue/Thur, 8:00am–8:45am
Water Witness, M/W/F, 8:30am–9:30am
Senior Health Fair takes place every year in September.
Balance & Mobility Tuesdays 10:00am
Hatha Yoga Wednesdays 10:00am
Pilates Thursdays 10:00am
Water Exercise, M/W/F, 11:05:00AM
Water Exercise, TUE/THUR, 10:30am
Water Exercise, TUE/THUR, 12:05pm
Water Exercise, TUE/THUR/FRI, 9:30am
Tai Chi, Wednesday, 10am
Chair Aerobics, Friday, 9:30am
Water Aerobics, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30am-9:30am
Senior Bingo takes place last week of every month (Day TBD)
Monday:
- Water Fitness, 6:30am
- Low Impact Fitness, 10am
Tuesday:
- Water Fitness, 9:30am
Wednesday:
- Low Impact Fitness, 8am
- Water Fitness, 9:30am
Thursday:
- Water Fitness, 6:30pm
Friday:
- Water Fitness, 9:30am
Saturday:
- Water Fitness, 1:30pm
Senior Yoga: Tuesday, 9:30am-10:30am
Senior Dance/ Stretch: Wednesday, 9:30am-10:30am
Senior Lunch Program: Monday-Friday, 9am-11:30am
Senior Lunch Program
Enjoy tasty, nutritious lunches for seniors while socializing with friends! Monthly menus are available in the Senior Office.
Open to all seniors, Y Membership is not required.
Cost:
- Congregate Suggested Voluntary Meal Contribution for ages 60+ is $4. No senior will be turned away because of inability to pay.
- Required cost for non-senior spouse/partner or caregiver of any age is $5.
Instructions:
Intake form and reservations are required. To make a reservation please call the Senior Office by 1 pm the day before you would like to attend lunch.
Locations:
- TORRANCE-SOUTH BAY YMCA
- 2900 W Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance CA 90505
- Mon-Fri | Daily lunch check-in time is 11-11:50 am (Lunch is served at 12 pm)
- RESERVATIONS: Shirley Lederhos, 310-602-4883 | Office hours: M-F, 8 am - 5 pm
- HAWTHORNE SENIOR CENTER
- 3901 W El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250 *(on the Prairie Avenue side)
- Mon-Fri | Daily check-in time 11-11:50 am (Lunch served at 12 pm)
- RESERVATIONS: Corina Lederhos, 310-349-1652 | Office hours: M-F, 8:30am - 4pm
- CARSON EVENT CENTER
- 801 E Carson St, Carson, CA 90745 | Room 122
- Mon-Fri | Daily lunch check-in time is 10:30-11:20 am (Lunch is served at 11:30 am)
- RESERVATIONS: Kimberly Cortado, 310-835-0212 x1487 | Office hours M-F, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Home Delivery Program
The YMCA Home Delivery Program is available to homebound, elderly (60+), low-income individuals who have experienced a debilitating condition (either temporary or long term, i.e. recovering from a stroke, limited mobility, physically handicapped, etc.) which prevents them from providing adequate care for themselves during the course of the week.
Intake form and in-home assessment required.
Includes 7 frozen meals, 7 slices of bread, 7 pieces of fruit, 7 milks
Cost:
Suggested Voluntary Meal Contribution is $4.50 per meal ($31.50 for 7 meals)
Locations:
- Torrance-South Bay YMCA,
- Hawthorne Senior Center
- Carson Event Center
Grab & Go Senior Meal Program
The YMCA's Grab & Go Senior Meal Program offers Nutritious Meals for seniors ages 60+ and is available to the community.
Intake form and reservations required.
Includes 7 frozen meals, 7 slices of bread, 7 pieces of fruit, 7 milks
Cost:
Suggested Voluntary Meal Contribution is $4 per meal ($28 for 7 meals)
Locations:
- Torrance-South Bay YMCA
- Thursdays, 11:30 am-12:30 pm (subject to change)
- Park and walk up to the service area (located at the northwest side of the bldg)
- Hawthorne Senior Center
- Wednesdays, 12 pm - 1 pm (subject to change)
- Park and walk in to the Senior Center (located on the north side of the bldg)
- Carson Event Center
- Fridays, 12- 1:30 pm
- Drive-thru (located at the northside of the event center)
Water Aerobics
- M W F, 10:00am-10:45am
- M W, 7:00am-7:45am
- M W, 6:30pm-7:15pm
Sit & Tone - Low Impact Strength
- Friday at 10:30am-11:15am
Aqua Fit
- Monday 9:00am
- Monday 10:00am
- Wednesday 9:00am
- Wednesday 10:00am
- Friday 9:00am (new class starts 10/07/22)
- Friday 10:00am
Cardio Dance
- Monday 6:30pm
- Wednesday 6:30pm
Stretch & Recovery
- Tuesday 9:00am
Latin Dance
- Tuesday 10:00am
- Thursday 10:00am
Yoga
- Tuesday 7:00pm
