Senior Activities & Wellness

Senior Event Poster

Yesterday a birthday was just another day.

Today it's a celebration with friends.

At the Mission YMCA Senior Center older adults always have a place to go and  birthdays are always a day to remember.  At the Mission YMCA, we strive to make sure that everyone’s day brings about bigger and brighter achievements – but we can’t do it alone! Your support ensures that many people who otherwise would not be able to afford YMCA programs and services are included.

Mission YMCA.  Fun.  Safe.  Affordable. 
In the neighborhood!

Lunch Program

Lunch, offered Monday through Friday at 11:45, is a nutritionally balance hot meal specially prepared for anyone over 65.  There is no cost, but there is a suggested donation of $2.00. Younger friends are welcome, also at no cost, but with a suggested donation of $6.00. Meals for the Lunch Program are provided by Project Open Hand.

Please call Ivania Baltodano at our Lunch Reservation line at 415-452-7565. Reservations should be made the night before or the day of before 9:00am for same day reservations.

Food Distribution

Every other Tuesday the San Francisco Food Bank provides one bag of groceries and one bag of produce to low income seniors. For more information please call Wendy Ayala, Senior Services Director, at 415-452-7569 or wayala@ymcasf.org

Regular Scheduled Activities

    * Monday
      9:00-10:00am Tai Chi Starts August 22nd, 2011
      12:30-2:30pm Bingo

    * Tuesday
      8:30am-9:30am Movement Exercise

      10am-11am Chair Exercise July Only
      1:00pm-3:00pm Jewelry, Arts, & Crafts

    * Wednesday
      9:30am-10:15am Cardio Exercises

      11:30am-12:00pm Raffle  
      12:30pm-2:15pm Bingo      

    * Thursday
      9:00am-9:45am Dance Aerobics

      10:00am-11:00am Fitness Exercises

    * Friday
      11:00-12:00pm Raffle  
      12:30-2:30pm Bingo
 
Weekly Activities:

  • Arts and Crafts. Learn to make jewelry while expressing your creativity and learning a new skill.
  • Bingo. Exercise your competitive spirit! Bingo games include Four Corners, Basket in the Corner, and Inside Picture Frame. You don’t want to miss this exciting action.
  • Cooking Classes. Learn how to make simple, nutritious meals while having a great time. Our cooking class is also a great place to make friends.
  • Health and Chair Exercise. Stay healthy and active with this course led by San Francisco City College. These exercises are appropriate for all fitness levels.
  • Movement Exercise. Get up and go! This is an active dance exercise class for those feisty enough. This class is fun!
  • Video Tai Chi. This is a great energizer that helps reduce stress, regulate blood pressure, and regain balance.
  • Monthly Calendar
  • Please check the calendar in our Senior Center for dates and details. Here are some of our monthly activities:
  • Afternoon Movie. Come join us for a social afternoon fun of fun and excitement. Movie day is once a month on Thursdays.
  • Regular Day Trips. At least three times a month we like to get out of the house and go somewhere fun! Past destinations include Muir Woods, Half Moon Bay, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pescadero, Napa, and many other destinations.
  • Walking fitness trips. Get out and see the city. Past destinations include Lake Merced, Golden Gate Park, and Point Bonita. Walking fitness trips dates vary.
  • Shows and Entertainment. At least twice a month we let our hair down and have a great time listening to music, dancing, and watching live shows right here in the Senior Center. Performers include Bread and Roses, the White Squadron, Estelle Kelley Performing Group, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and many others.
  • Lectures and Presentations. Two to three times a month we have an educational lecture. Topics include health presentations, personal safety, health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, flu shots, and others), diabetes, income taxes, driving, and many other life skills.
  • Holiday Celebrations, Monthly Birthday Celebration and Saturday Luncheons. At the Mission YMCA Senior Center we like to party! That’s why we celebrate all major holiday with lots of hoopla. We also celebrate individual birthday once a month and have 4 special Saturday Luncheons throughout the year.