At the Y, older adults have a chance to stay active and grow in spirit, mind, and body. The Buchanan YMCA will begin offering fitness classes and social engagement activities for seniors to emphasize the importance of community and strengthen social ties. We will begin activities this Fall and encourage older adults to take action and get involved. This will be a free program for District 5 older adults ages 60+ and anyone ages 18+ with a disability. It’s never too late to make new friends, learn new things and get active.
For more information, please contact our Community Engagement Specialist Claudia Rodas at crodas@ymcasf.org or our Building Manager Joshua Pisciotta at jpisciotta@ymcasf.org
These programs serving the community are funded by the City of San Francisco’s Department of Disability and Aging Services.
Always Active
"Always Active" is a senior fitness class designed to promote continuous physical activity, well-being, and social engagement, focusing on exercises tailored to older adults for sustained health benefits.
DATE: Every Monday & Wednesday
TIME: 10:00-11:00 AM
LOCATION: Buchanan YMCA Gym
Mat Pilates
Mat Pilates is a floor-based exercise system performed on a padded mat, emphasizing core strength, flexibility, and body awareness through controlled movements, breathing, and precise alignment for holistic well-being.
DATE: Every Tuesday
TIME: 9:30-10:25 AM
LOCATION: Buchanan YMCA Gym
Zumba
A modified Zumba class for Seniors that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity.
DATE: Every Tuesday
TIME: 10:30-11:30 AM
LOCATION: Buchanan YMCA Gym
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a great exercise that improves balance, pain management, fall prevention, and cognitive function in people with and without chronic conditions.
DATE: Every Tuesday
TIME: 11:30 AM-12:25 PM
LOCATION: Buchanan YMCA Gym
Belly Dance
Belly dance is a traditional dance form characterized by isolated movements of the hips and abdomen. It's an expressive, rhythmic dance often performed in cultural and social settings.
DATE: Every Wednesday
TIME: 11:15 AM-12:15 PM
LOCATION: Buchanan YMCA Gym
Sit & Be Fit
Sit and Be Fit brings easy chair exercises for seniors that strengthen both body and mind.
DATE: Every Thursday
TIME: 10:00-10:50 AM
LOCATION: Buchanan YMCA Gym
Qi Gong
Qi gong involves rhythmic breathing coordinated with slow stylized repetition of fluid movements, a calm, mindful state, and visualization of guiding qi (breath) through the body.
DATE: Every Thursday
TIME: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
LOCATION: Buchanan YMCA Gym
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation is a practice that involves focusing attention on the present moment, cultivating awareness of thoughts and sensations without judgment, and fostering a calmer and more centered state of mind.
DATE: Every Monday
TIME: 11:15 AM-12:15 PM
LOCATION: Buchanan YMCA Gym
Coffee and Games
Coffee and Games combines social interaction with enjoying coffee and various games, fostering a relaxed and engaging environment to connect, share, and have fun.
DATE: Every Monday
TIME: 1:00-2:30 PM
LOCATION: Buchanan YMCA CEC
Survival Spanish
Survival Spanish teaches essential language skills for basic communication in Spanish-speaking environments, covering practical phrases and expressions needed for everyday situations, enhancing cultural adaptability.
DATE: Every Tuesday
TIME: 12:30-2:00 PM
LOCATION: Buchanan YMCA CEC
Tai Chi Ruler
Tai Chi Ruler is a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise involving a wooden or metal rod, fostering balance, concentration, and energy flow through gentle, flowing movements for holistic well-being.
DATE: Every Wednesday in January
TIME: 12:15-1:15 PM
LOCATION: Buchanan YMCA Gym
Mahjong - How to Play
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese game that involves building a complete set of tiles through drawing, discarding, and strategic matching. Strategy and luck contribute to winning.
DATE: Every Thursday in January
TIME: 12:15-1:15 PM
LOCATION: Buchanan YMCA CEC