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Health & Well-Being Programs

Personal Training
Personal trainers with the knowledge to work with seniors are available to work one-on-one or in small groups to address your specific needs. It’s never too late to feel good and maintain your independence.

Senior Land and Water Exercise Programs
Senior exercise classes are a great way to stay motivated, learn new exercises and meet other people.

Trips by Coach Bus

FANNY HILL DINNER THEATER
AND Leinenkugel sampling
Thursday July 25 - Please register by July 19

This will be a full day of fun and laughter. The coach bus will pick up at the Y in Rhinelander at 8:30AM, travel to Fanny Hill for a delicious lunch and theater. Following the play the bus will travel to The Leinie Lodge in Chippewa Falls for shopping and beer sampling at the Leinenkugel Brewery. There will be an opportunity to shop and purchase snacks. The bus will return to Rhinelander at approximately 8:30PM.
Bingo: The Winning Musical -By Michael Heitzman and Ilene Reid
BINGO is a splashy, zippy, outrageously funny musical. Come meet Vern, Honey, and Patsy – three pals that have driven through a terrible storm in the name of their weekly obsession. In between the number calling, strange rituals, lucky daubers and fierce competition; love blossoms and long lost friends unite!
$76 includes bus, lunch, theater, and brewery stop.
Bring a snack for the return trip. Please call the Y for full itinerary.

Porcupine Mountains and Ontonagon, mi
Thursday, August 22
8:00AM departure from Rhinelander
8:30AM departure from Eagle River
Please register by August 16

This excursion is a full day touring the Upper Michigan around Ontonagon. A coach bus will pick up in Rhinelander and Eagle River. The tour will include a tour of the Adventure Mining Company in Greenland. The “Trammer’s” Tour is a fairly easy half mile guided walking tour of the mine.The bus will continue on to the beautiful Porcupine Mountains including information at the Wilderness Visitor Center and a guided tour of Lake of the Clouds. The AmericInn in Silver City will serve lunch. A stop in Ontonagon for shopping and a tour of the local lighthouse will conclude the day trip. The bus will arrive back in Eagle River at approximately 8:30PM and in Rhinelander 9:00PM.
$65 includes bus & tours
Lunch is on the individual. Please bring snacks for the bus and wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Total Body for Seniors
Fitness for the active older adult. This class works to improve endurance, strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Mat work included.

Stretching Class for Men
This class is designed for men to increase flexibility for sports, activities, and daily living.

Golden Adventurers

Want to get together with other active adults for outdoor adventures? Members carpool from the Y or meet at the different sites. Check website or Seniors On the Move bulletin board for adventure information.
3rd Tuesday of the Month
1:00-3:00PM

• June 18-Kayaking in Eagle River
• July16-Hike Three Eagle Trail and Petroleum Museum Tour
• August 20-Hike Sylvania Wilderness
  

Y Stitchers
12:00-3:00PM
4th Tuesday of the Month. Bring your latest sewing project to the YMCA to work on or dust off one of your UFO’s to finish. Whether it is quilting, cross stitch, embroidery, knitting or other craft projects. Each person will work on their own project. But be prepared to share your skills and ideas. Spacious room will allow you to layout quilts and assemble other projects. MPR

Pickleball
Pickleball is the fastest growing racquet sport among the 55+ population. Play once a week or as your schedule allows. Anyone who shows up will rotate in for play. Wear clean tennis shoes and comfortable clothing.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00-3:00PM two courts (if enough players)
Sunday 9:30-11:30AM one court
Free to members/$5 general public

Open Play In The Gym

Basketball (half court)
Tuesdays & Fridays
8:00AM

Table Tennis
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
8:00AM

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