The YMCA takes pride in being a place for people of all ages, abilities and incomes. We value each and every member of our community, and older adults are some of our most involved members and participants. We have many activities designed to keep you active and strengthen your spirit, mind and body. Take a moment to see what the Lighthouse, Lohse, Northwest and Ott branches have to offer the active older adult. New friends and new opportunities enrich your life, and at the YMCA of Southern Arizona you will have plenty of both!

SilverSneakers
The YMCA of Southern Arizona partners with SilverSneakers, which is a fitness program for older adults who belong to participating Medicare health plans or Medicare Supplement carriers.  Some of the participating health plans currently are AARP Medicare Complete, SecureHorizons, PacifiCare, Health Net, Health Choice and Desert Canyon Community Care. Not all plans within these groups cover this benefit, so check with your local YMCA or your insurance provider for eligibility. If you are covered, your health insurance company will pay for membership for their qualified participants. Membership entitles you to complete use of our facilities, including the pool, weight room, cardio rooms and all of our group exercise classes. We also offer SilverSneakers classes that are designed with the needs of active older adults in mind. These classes are open to members who are not subsidized by SilverSneakers as well. 

Jacobs Jesters
On the west end of Tucson at the Jacobs YMCA we have the Jacobs Jesters Senior Social Club that meets once a week on Thursdays for social activities, card games, potlucks and all around fun!

Lighthouse Lamplighters
At the Lighthouse YMCA we offer the Lamplighter’s group, which is a social and service group for Active Older Adults. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and mix up your social calendar through events such as potlucks, field trips, theatre outings, guest speakers and much more!

Northwest's Young at Heart
The YMCA of Southern Arizona values the senior members of the Tucson community and believes that health and wellness, along with an active social life, are an important part of remaining Young At Heart.  Our YAH program, through our Northwest YMCA branch, offers senior members who are not eligible for the Silver Sneakers program the opportunity to spend time and have fun with other members in various activities that change each month.  These activities range from bowling to bingo, from potlucks to field trips, and much more! 

Ott Y Women's Club
The Ott Y Women’s Club is another great opportunity to meet new friends while helping to improve our community. This social club meets once a week throughout the school year, participating in fun events like field trips, luncheons, fashion shows and auctions. Although this is a social club, you also participate in fundraising activities to assist the Changing Lives Campaign at the Ott branch.