Waldo County YMCA Active Older Adults

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens **This trip is FULL**
A wonderful trip for the summer. Enjoy the 248 acres of the magnificent ornamental gardens and natural forest. You can view the many theme gardens along the trails at your own pace. The gardens offer dramatic landscapes and a remarkable diversity of plants and habitats. A few of the display gardens are: Burpee Kitchen Garden, Rose & Perennial Garden, Woodland Garden and Fairy Garden. We will enjoy lunch together provided by the Kitchen Garden Café in a group dining area. The Visitor Center and the Central Gardens are handicapped accessible. Some of the smaller trails and hillside trails require a good walking ability. Lunch is included and selection must be made at registration. We will need a minimum of 15 participants for this trip.
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Rain Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Time:
Leaving the YMCA at 9:00 a.m.
Returning to the YMCA by 5:00 p.m.
Cost:
$60 Annual Members
$65 3-Month & Non-Members
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2008

Songo River Queen II
The River Queen is an honest to goodness replica of the famed Mississippi River Stern Paddle Wheelers. The trip takes you along the Songo River on this 2.5-hour cruise. The Queen passes through two swinging bridges as well as going through the famous Songo Lock. There is a snack bar on boat or you can bring your own picnic on board. We will need a minimum of 15 participants for this trip.
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2008
Time:
Leaving the YMCA at 7:00 a.m.
Returning to the YMCA by 4:30 p.m.
Cost:
$65 Annual Members
$70 3-Month & Non-Members
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 27, 2008

PUFFIN WATCH
After learning about puffins at the Puffin Project, we head out to Egg Rock to view these remarkable little birds. National Audubon naturalists are aboard to narrate. This is an hour and half cruise that departs from New Harbor. You may want to bring a picnic supper with you, snacks are for sale on the boat. If motion sickness is a problem, please consider taking necessary measures. We will need a minimum of 15 participants for this trip.
Date: Monday, July 21, 2008
Time:
Leaving the YMCA at 2:00 p.m.
Returning to the YMCA by 8:00 p.m.
Cost:
$60 Annual Members
$65 3-Month & Non-Members
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 7, 2008

LAKEWOOD THEATER **This trip is FULL**
Come to Lakewood Theater to enjoy a buffet lunch followed by the musical comedy Guys and Dolls. This oddball romantic comedy introduces a cast of vivid characters and familiar songs. Trip includes transportation, lunch and theater. We will need a minimum of 15 participants for this trip.
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Time:
Leaving the YMCA at 9:00 a.m.
Returning to the YMCA by 5:30 p.m.
Cost:
$70 Annual Members
$75 3-Month & Non-Members
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 21, 2008

Ogunquit Museum of Art
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art is touted as “The most beautiful little museum in the world” – Frances Henry Taylor, Director, Metropolitan Museum of Art. The featured exhibits during out visit will be: Dorothy Eisner: Paintings 1951-1983, The New Hope School: Pennsylvania Impressionists and The Watercolors of Robert Eric Moore. We will visit the museum and then head to Perkins Cove for lunch (at your own expense) before making our way home. We will need a minimum of 15 participants for this trip.
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Time:
Leaving the YMCA at 8:00 a.m.
Returning to the YMCA by 5:00 p.m.
Cost:
$35 Annual Members
$40 3-Month & Non-Members
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Moose Safari & Foliage Overnight
Experience the Maine wilderness on this trip. Join our group as we head north to Moosehead Lake during the beautiful Fall foliage season for an overnight trip. We will be able to enjoy one night of lakeside lodging in cozy cabins at the Birches Resort on the western shore of the lake. During our visit we will be taken out on a Moose Safari in a float boat and then relax and enjoy the scenery in the area. After breakfast on Tuesday, we will visit the Victorian mansion and the Carriage House which is a part of the Moosehead Historical Society. The trip will include: l night of lodging, ticket for moose safari, ticket for the mansion tour, 3 meals (lunch & dinner on the day of arrival & breakfast on the day of departure), taxes and transportation. Gratuity is not included. We need a minimum of 8 participants for this trip.
Dates: Monday & Tuesday, October 6 & 7, 2008
Time:
Leaving the YMCA at 8:00 a.m.
Returning to the YMCA by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday
Cost:
$175 Annual Members
$195 3-Month & Non-Members
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2008, $35 deposit is due with registration.
Cost includes transportation, resort accommodations (double or triple occupancy), boat & museum ticket, lunch and dinner on the 6th and breakfast on the 7th.

Active Adult Special Programs

Spaces are limited, be sure to register early!

Summer Dances
Walking is exercise but dancing is exercise too. Shine your shoes and plan to kick up your heals at the YMCA on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. If dancing isn’t your thing then just come enjoy listening to the music as Irving and Roberta Blum spin their tunes for everyone’s pleasure.
Upcoming dance dates:
July 9, 2008
August 13, 2008
September 10, 2008

Active Adult Luncheons

The YMCA hosts luncheons for folks 60 years and older on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. The luncheons provide older adults with a great opportunity to gather at the YMCA and socialize. Speakers or entertainment are provided at most of the luncheons. Topics range from health, social and community issues to just plain fun and entertainment.

Donations are appreciated but not expected.
Food items are a great way to contribute!

Lifetime Fitness
60 minutes Tamera & Don
For men & women 60-years and older. The class offers activity for life-long fitness.It includes warm-up stretches, walking, low-level aerobics, optional chair exercises, muscle strengthening & relaxation. Burn calories while improving flexibility, muscle tone, coordination, balance, and heart & lung capacity.
Date:
Session: May 19 - June 27
Summer Session 1: June 30 - August 8
Summer Session 2: August 11 - September 19
Day & Time: Mon/ Wed/ Fri. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wellness Room
Session Fees:
$30 Annual Members
$50 3-Mth & Non-Members

The Lifetime Fitness Program is a series of specially designed and tested exercises developed specifically for mature participants. The Program consists of one-hour classes, meeting three times a week and is designed to be socially stimulating while focusing on areas of recognized importance for mature participants: stretching, low-impact aerobics, strength training and balance.

T’ai Chi Dave Hurley
60 minutes Dave Hurley
A soft, non-violent martial-art, sometimes referred to as moving meditation. The practice brings relaxation, develops coordination & balance. All levels are welcome. Loose comfortable clothing is all that is required.
Date:
Watch for this class in the Fall of 2008

A Matter of Balance Pat Fraser & Carolyn Pressley
120 minutes Pat Fraser & Carolyn Pressley
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-wining program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Materials & snacks are provided. This offering is a collaborative effort between the Waldo County YMCA and Spectrum Generations. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.
Date:
Watch for this class in the Fall of 2008

YOU WILL LEARN TO:
* View falls as controllable * Set goals for increasing activity * Make changes to reduce fall risks at home * Exercise to increase strength and balance

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
* Anyone concerned about falls * Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength * Anyone who has fallen in the past * Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns

Water Color Painting Class
Watch for this class in the Fall of 2008
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: free to all
Seniors and members are welcome to participate with this group. Learn some new techniques or “brush” up on old skills! All ability levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies and lunch. Spend some time with others who enjoy art.

Bridge
Watch for this class in the Fall of 2008
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost: free to all
Seniors and members are welcome to participate. All levels of ability are welcome.

Knitting Group
Watch for this class in the Fall of 2008
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost: free to all
Bring your own supplies and enjoy the fine art of handcrafting with others who share your enthusiasm for knitting.

Active Adult Senior Men’s Basketball
Watch for this class in the Fall of 2008
Monday & Friday Morning, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cost: free to Members / $2.00 3-Mth & Non-Members
Join others 50+ for pickup games of basketball. Get up, get moving and have some fun with others!

Active Adult Badminton
Watch for this class in the Fall of 2008
Wednesday Mornings, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Cost: free to Members / $2.00 3-Mth & Non-Members
Join others 50+ for pickup games of badminton. A great way to get moving and enjoy a wonderful game filled with fun and friends!

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