Active Older Adult Special Events

Active Older Adult Special Events

Our Active Older Adult (AOA) programs are designed for men and women in their 50’s and older. Each YMCA of Greater Toledo branch offers different programming, promoting fitness and well-being while fostering friendships and camaraderie. Check the branch nearest you for current information. Branches of the YMCA of Greater Toledo offer SilverSneakers®, Silver & Fit®, and Renew Active®.

Card Club

West Toledo
9/18/25 - 10/16/25
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You are invited to join us once a month for Euchre, coffee and cookies.

Free to Members and Non-Members

 

 


Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/18/25
Playing Euchre - Th - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Register  
Closes
09/18/2025
10/16/25
Playing Euchre - Th - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Registration
will open on
09/22/2025

Chili Cook Off- Game Week

Eastern Community
10/8/25 - 10/8/25
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Tackle your taste buds and bring your A-game to our Football-Themed Chili Cook-Off!

Whether you’re a kitchen MVP or a rookie with a recipe, we want to see (and taste) what you’ve got. Bring your best game-day chili—spicy, smoky, meaty, or veggie or come hungry and cast your vote!

Join us in the lobby at 10:00 am until the chili is gone.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberYouth MemberNon-Member
8/6/25 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00-$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/08/25
Univ of Toledo v. BGSU Game Week - We - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Closes
10/08/2025

Craft/Games/Events

Francis
11/7/25 - 12/12/25
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Various interactive fun events for Active Older Adults.

No cost.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/07/25
CHRISTMAS BULB CRAFT - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Closes
11/04/2025
11/21/25
Thanksgiving Potluck - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Register  
Closes
11/18/2025
12/12/25
Christmas Celebration & Cookie Exchange - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Register  
Closes
12/12/2025

Craft/Games/Events

Frank & Shirley Dick
10/17/25 - 12/5/25
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Various interactive fun events for Active Older Adults.

No cost.

Members only


Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/17/25
Fly Away, High Away... - Fr - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Closes
10/17/2025
11/14/25
TOTAL REHAB Presentation - Fr - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Register  
Closes
11/14/2025
12/05/25
Issue Box Theatre -Memory Care - Fr - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Register  
Closes
12/04/2025

Educational Speaker/Demonstration

Francis
9/26/25 - 10/10/25
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No cost.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/26/25
Sound Therapy with Carolyn Frost - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Closes
09/26/2025
10/10/25
Benefits of Massage Therapy for Seniors by Mary Dandar - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Register  
Closes
10/10/2025

Educational Speaker/Demonstration

West Toledo
10/30/25 - 10/30/25
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Join us for a small group educational session on various topics.


No cost


Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/30/25
Roundabout Training - Th - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Registration
will open on
09/22/2025

Fall Cider & Music Outing

Fort Meigs
10/17/25 - 10/17/25
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Join us for a relaxing fall outing to Majestic Oak Winery in Grand Rapids, OH! Enjoy the beautiful vineyard scenery, live music, and seasonal treats while socializing with friends.

What to Expect:

• Seasonal ambiance with fall décor

• Live music on the winery patio

• Light snacks and non-alcoholic cider or grape juice

• Optional stroll through the vineyard for photos and fresh air


All participants are welcome to enjoy the vineyard experience — alcohol is optional and not the focus.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a light jacket for outdoor seating.


📅 Date: Friday, October 17

🕓 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

📍Location: Meet in the YMCA parking lot for carpooling


💰 Fees: $20

Open to the community


Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/17/25
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Register  
Closes
10/15/2025

Fall Pumpkin Craft

Fort Meigs
9/19/25 - 9/19/25
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Get creative this fall with our Active Older Adult Craft Class! Participants will start with a 12-inch wooden pumpkin and learn how to apply beautiful fall-themed napkin transfers to create a unique seasonal decoration. After the transfer is complete, we’ll add charming embellishments to give your pumpkin that perfect finishing touch. No experience necessary—just bring your love of crafting and seasonal cheer! All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind fall decoration ready to display or gift.

$15 Member only


Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/19/25
Fr - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Closes
09/18/2025

Fluid Serenity

Wayman D. Palmer
10/12/25 - 10/12/25
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Join us for a one-hour aquatic journey where mind and music meet the gentle embrace of water. As you float and relax in the pool, you will be immersed in live music designed to soothe the mind, heal the spirit, and create a space of shared tranquility.

📅 Date: October 12

🕓 Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

📍 Location: Wayman Palmer Y

💰 Fees: $20

Bring your own float or purchase one from us during registration for $15.00


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/12/25
Su - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
0 Registered.
More Available
Register  
Closes
10/12/2025

Frankenmuth Bus Trip

Francis, Frank & Shirley Dick
10/24/25 - 10/24/25
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Spend the day in Frankenmuth, Michigan with your friends exploring, shopping and eating. The trip will include lunch at Zenders, downtown shopping, Bronners Christmas Store and the St. Julian Winery.

October 24

Departure from the McDonalds in Blissfield at 7:30am and from Francis Family YMCA at 8am.

Approximate return time is 8pm.

$115 per person


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/24/25
BUS TRIP TO FRANKENMUTH - Fr
- Waiting List  

Games Club

West Toledo
9/24/25 - 10/29/25
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Love Games? Be ready to share when you bring your favorite board, dice or card game once a month. Coffee and cookies are provided.

Free to Members and Non Members

 

 


Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/24/25
Mahjong - We - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Closes
09/24/2025
10/01/25
Mahjong - We - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Registration
will open on
09/22/2025
10/08/25
Mahjong - We - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Registration
will open on
09/22/2025
10/14/25
Playing Various Games - Tu - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Registration
will open on
09/22/2025
10/15/25
Mahjong - We - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Registration
will open on
09/22/2025
10/22/25
Mahjong - We - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Registration
will open on
09/22/2025
10/29/25
Mahjong - We - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Registration
will open on
09/22/2025

Lunch and Learn

Wolf Creek
10/1/25 - 10/1/25
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A program to learn value information/education or learn a skill in a fun environment.

Topics will vary monthly. Lunch is always provided for you.

Held at the Resurrection Lutheran Church: 2250 S Holland Sylvania Rd Maumee OH 43537.

Free to all members and community at large.


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/01/25
botanical gardens - We - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
22 / 40 Available Register  
Closes
09/24/2025

Lunch and Learn

West Toledo
9/26/25 - 10/24/25
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A program to learn value information/education or learn a skill in a fun environment.

Topics will vary monthly. Lunch is always provided.


Free to members and non members

 


Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/26/25
Lunch and Learn w/ Ohio Living - Fr - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Closes
09/19/2025
10/24/25
Lunch and Learn w/ Kingston - Fr - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Registration
will open on
09/22/2025

Lunch and Learn

Frank & Shirley Dick
9/19/25 - 9/19/25
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A program to learn value information/education or learn a skill in a fun environment.

Topics will vary monthly. Lunch is always provided.


Free to Y members

 


Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/19/25
Battling the Aging Brain - Fr - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Registration
Closed on
09/17/2025

Lunch and Learn

Sylvania YMCA/JCC
9/29/25 - 9/29/25
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A monthly educational program for all of our active older adults in the Sylvania community. Every month there is a new speaker and lunch is always provided.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/29/25
Feet Fleet - Mo - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Closes
09/29/2025

Lunch and Learn

Eastern Community
9/18/25 - 12/10/25
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Boosts physical and mental health. Promotes life long and educational learning. Provides tools to manage aging-related challenges.

Topics will vary monthly. Lunch is provided for you.

Free to members and the community


Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/18/25
Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank - Th - 1:00 pm - 2:10 pm
Register  
Closes
09/18/2025
09/23/25
School Bus Safety with OHSP - Tu - 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm
Register  
Closes
09/23/2025
10/15/25
Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful - We - 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Register  
Closes
10/15/2025
11/13/25
Kidney Foundation of NWOH - Th - 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Register  
12/10/25
Sun Federal Credit Union Fraud Protection - We - 1:00 pm - 2:05 pm
Registration
will open on
10/11/2025

Paint & Sip

Fort Meigs
10/17/25 - 10/17/25
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Our experienced painting and drawing instructor will be guiding you step-by-step to create a painting of your very own! Come enjoy a relaxing and fun experience of painting and sipping on some sparkling juice as we enjoy some fellowship and creativity! All supplies are provided including your own 8×10 canvas.


$8 Members and Non-Members


Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/17/25
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Register  
Closes
10/15/2025

Potluck

West Toledo
10/9/25 - 10/9/25
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Join us as we celebrate friends, food and community! Please bring a dish to share.


Free to members and non members


Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/09/25
Potluck w/ Oak Street Health - Th - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Registration
will open on
09/22/2025

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Wolf Creek
11/20/25 - 11/20/25
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Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for our Active Older Adults

🍂Come enjoy food and fellowship. Enjoy music, coffee, dessert and a new photo booth area to save the memories.

We have so much to be thankful for!! Come have fun with us!


📅 Date: Thursday, November 20

🕓 Time: 12:00 pm

📍Location: Resurrection Lutheran Church

2250 S Holland-Sylvania Rd, Maumee


Open to the community


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberYouth MemberNon-Member
10/11/22 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00-$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/20/25
Th - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Registration
will open on
10/08/2025

Toledo Symphony Chamber Music

Wolf Creek
11/2/25 - 11/2/25
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🎶Join the Toledo Symphony for an unforgettable evening featuring works by Shostakovich and Schubert. 


📅 Date: November 2, 2025

🕓 Time: 4:00 pm

📍Location: Toledo Center for the Arts

Robert Bell Studio

4747 Heatherdowns Blvd


💰 Fees: $25 per ticket


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberYouth MemberNon-Member
9/10/25 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00-$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
11/02/25
Su - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
30 / 30 Available
Registration
will open on
10/01/2025

Toledo Zoo Animal Demo

Fort Meigs
9/24/25 - 9/24/25
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Seniors take advantage of FREE admission & activities!

  • Free parking in the Anthony Wayne Trail & Broadway parking lots.
  • Free small coffee & mini-donuts at the Timberline Bakery (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
  • 15% discount on merchandise in the gift shops
  • Free admission

Activities

10:15 a.m. Cheetah enrichment, Africa!

11 a.m. Dingo enrichment; Keeper talk, Tiger Terrace

11:30 a.m. Watch Divers at work, Aquarium

12:00 p.m.  Meet an animal, ProMedica Museum of Natural History

1:30 p.m. Otter feed, Tembo Trail Elephant enrichment, Tembo Trail

2 p.m. Primate enrichment, Primate Forest

2:30 p.m. Sea lion training demo, Arctic Encounter

3 p.m. Flamingo Keeper talk, Flamingo Key

3:30 p.m. Garden Highlights, Ziems Conservatory


Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/24/25
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register  
Closes
09/23/2025

Treehouse Tour

Wolf Creek
10/7/25 - 10/7/25
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Come explore Oak Openings and the tree houses.

  • Hear the history and explore each of them.
  • Enjoy some cider and donuts as well.

Meet at Oak Openings Metro Park

3520 Waterville Swanton Rd

Swanton, OH 43558


No cost


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/07/25
Tu - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
23 / 40 Available Register  
Closes
09/24/2025