Make friends, stay active, and find belonging.
YMCA Active Together is a new initiative with the goal of helping older adults stay active, connected, and engaged.
Our no-cost programs are designed through consultation with older adults, so we can offer activities that truly reflect the interest and needs of our community.
YMCA Active Together is open to everyone – you don’t have to be a YMCA member and there is no cost to participate!
There are two ways to participate:
Active Social Clubs
Take part in twice-monthly social gathering with free refreshments, conversation, guest speakers, field trips, and fun activities. Themes and topics will be guided by the Active Together Advisory Group, based on participant feedback.
Active Together: Coffee, Music & Jam
September 16 | 11:00AM – 12:30PM
Join us for coffee, live music, and good company! Sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your instrument and join in for a casual jam session.
Come learn more about Active Together, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxed morning of music and connection.
Active Together: Get Hooked on Crochet
September 30 | 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Join us for a relaxing morning of crochet, conversation, and good company! Bring along your current crochet project and enjoy coffee or tea while you stitch, chat, and connect with others.
Whether you’ve been crocheting for years or are just getting started, everyone is welcome. Bring a friend or come on your own and enjoy a comfortable, welcoming space to create and connect.
Come learn more about Active Together and meet others in your community.
Active Together: Coffee, Music & Jam
September 15 | 11:15AM – 12:45PM
Join us for coffee, live music, and good company! Sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your instrument and join in for a casual jam session.
Come learn more about Active Together, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxed morning of music and connection.
Active Together: Unleash Your Inner Artist
September 29 | 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Bring out your inner artist and rediscover the fun of creating! Join us on for a relaxed painting session where you can enjoy a light snack and refreshments while following simple painting instructions to create your own masterpiece to take home.
No experience or artistic skills needed—just bring your creativity and a willingness to have some fun! All supplies will be provided.
Come learn more about Active Together, meet new people, and enjoy some creativity and connection.
Community Outreach
We’ll be delivering free YMCA recreation and wellness programs in seniors’ residences, community health centres, libraries, and other community spaces – reducing barriers and bringing programs closer to you.
Want to host YMCA Active Together programs at your location? Reach out to taggart.memberships@ymcaottawa.ca and/or cr.memberships@ymcaottawa.ca about partnership opportunities.
YMCA Active Together Advisory Group
The Active Together Advisory Group consists of older adults who want to help shape programming in our community. They provide ideas and feedback about activities, social events, workshops, outings, and volunteer opportunities – helping us to understand how to better support older adults in our community.
Interested in joining? Connect with us at taggart.memberships@ymaottawa.ca or cr.memberships@ymcaottawa.ca to express your interest.
Contact us
YMCA Active Together is funded by the Ontario Seniors Community Grant and delivered by the YMCA of the National Capital Region.