Senior Health & Wellness

Investing in wellness at every age.

Annette

I want to sincerely thank you for your outstanding leadership in the YWCA Northern NJ Senior Wellness programs that you have provided and the instructors that lead these classes!

Staying healthy, together

Good social care is crucial for promoting older people's health, preventing disease, and managing chronic illness.

Starting with community

Valuable social relationships have been associated with a 29% decrease in the risk of heart disease and a 32% decreased risk of stroke.

Supporting our seniors

Loneliness is linked to cognitive decline and dementia. We combat this daily with community programming, support services, and wellness workshops.

Social inclusion and interactivity are critical components to the health and wellbeing of our aging population, which is why YWCA Northern New Jersey prioritizes senior programming that not only engages, but also enriches our senior community members' lives. Wellness and community are central to our approach.

View upcoming events related to our senior programing by visiting our Calendar page and filtering by Senior Health & Wellness.

Programs

Onsite Senior Fitness Classes

Join us for FREE onsite fitness classes throughout our service areas.

Free onsite fitness classes are now available at the following senior centers:

Bergenfield
Elmwood Park
Garfield
Hackensack
Ridgefield Park
Northwest (Midland Park)
Southwest (East Rutherford)

Questions? Contact vdimartino@ywcannj.org

These programs are made available FREE of charge for Bergen County seniors through a contract with Bergen County Division of Senior Services.

Download enrollment form

Virtual Bergen Senior Fitness Classes

FREE Senior Fitness classes open to all Bergen County residents age 60 and up.

VIRTUAL SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES

Monday
9:00-10:00 am
Tai Chi

Tuesday
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Chair Yoga

Wednesday
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fit and Fabulous

Thursday
11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Chair Yoga

Friday
10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
Zumba

Questions? Contact vdimartino@ywcannj.org

These programs are made available FREE of charge for Bergen County seniors through a contract with Bergen County Division of Senior Services.

To Register

Virtual Friendship Fridays

Join us for our FREE, monthly fun, informative virtual presentations that will demonstrate ways to stay healthy and fit.

Fridays at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom

These programs are made available FREE of charge for Bergen County seniors through a contract with Bergen County Division of Senior Services.

Download enrollment form

Healthy Mind – Healthy Life

A unique collaboration between YWCA of Northern NJ and Sarah Hiller-Bersson, LCSW, Center for Purposeful Aging seeks to give seniors a voice and a safe engaging space to have their feelings, experiences and philosophies of life validated.

Currently available via Zoom every Monday at 11 a.m. from January 3 to March 21.

These classes are made available FREE of charge for seniors through the Bergen County Division of Senior Services

Questions? Contact vdimartino@ywcannj.org

These programs are made available FREE of charge for Bergen County seniors through a contract with Bergen County Division of Senior Services.

Download enrollment form

Senior Wellness Book Group

Join our monthly book group where each month we’ll read and discuss a new book! Stay tuned for more details.

Tuesday, 7:00 pm: FREE! via Zoom

Questions? Contact vdimartino@ywcannj.org

These programs are made available FREE of charge for Bergen County seniors through a contract with Bergen County Division of Senior Services.

Download enrollment form

These classes are made available FREE of charge for seniors through the Bergen County Division of Senior Services

Have an idea for a program?
Tell us about it!

Join Us

If you’re interested in any of our classes or events, email vdimartino@ywcannj.org for more information on how to register.