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Active Older Adults

Active Older Adults

Senior programs and wellness opportunities including physical fitness, social activities and more!

  • Customized active older adult classes designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance and endurance.
  • Access to lap swimming and water classes in heated pools.
  • Health education seminars and learning and social events that promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Free Kupuna Meals & Wellness Activities Program

Are you 60 years of age or older and looking for a way to make new friends and socialize while enjoying free nutritious meals and wellness activities? Thanks to our partnership with the City and County of Honolulu Elderly Affairs Division and generous donors, we're offering these FREE programs:

Kupuna Food & Fun

Free Senior Congregate & Recreational Dining Program

YMCA Locations:
Kaimuki-Waialae, Kalihi, Leeward, Mililani, Nu'uanu, and Windward.

What:

  • Join us for lunch and socializing, enrichment, and physical activity classes with your fellow kupuna (seniors) who are 60 years of age or older.
  • In addition to lunch, participation is required in our fun social and recreational activities that provide benefits such as wellness and nutritional education. Our program provides:
    • Healthy and delicious hot meals.
    • Health and wellness program activities.
    • Opportunity to socialize, have fun and make new friends.

Who:

  • YMCA Members 60 years and older only: Kaimuki-Waialae, Kalihi, Leeward, Mililani, and Windward.
  • Open to the public - anyone 60 Years and older: Nu'uanu Y beginning January 20, 2023

Cost: Free, but donations are accepted! Due to limited space, registration is required.

When: 11 am - 1 pm: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

  • Currently, through February, "Lunch" will be 3 Frozen Meals distributed on Mondays to each participant.
  • Effective through March 6, 2023: Hot lunches will be provided on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday replacing the 3 frozen meals. Lunch must be consumed at the Y Facility with participation in Wellness Activities.

How to Register and Reserve Your Spot:

  1. Fill out a City and County of Honolulu Consumer Registration Form. This form just needs to be completed once, and can be done when you attend your first Kupuna Meals and Wellness program, OR you may download the form here, complete ahead of time, and bring the form with you to your first visit.
  2. Reserve your meal & activity spot a week in advance with your program coordinator at your Y location, BY TUESDAY at 8 am the week before, using one of these options:
    • Phone: Leave a message at 808-753-5348. In your message, state your name, phone number, and the branch/days you would like to participate.
      • Example: My name is Joe Aloha. My phone number is 808-531-9622. I would like to make a reservation for the Kupuna Meals & Wellness program at Kaimuki on Monday, February 7, Wednesday, February 9. and Friday, February 11.
    OR
    OR
    • In-Person: If your spot is confirmed and you are picking up your meals and attending the activity on Monday, let our YMCA staff member know what days you would like to attend the following week.
  3. Please note your reservation is not guaranteed until you have received a call or email confirming your spot. Space is limited. Reservations will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Kupuna Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Who: Open and FREE to the public for anyone 60 years or older only.

What: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is taught by certified instructors and is an evidence-based program incorporating tai chi principles for improving health and wellness. Based on Sun style tai chi, it has gentle flowing movements that are easy to learn, safe, and enjoyable for all levels. No prior experience is required, and this form can also be modified to a seated position.

YMCA Location: Leeward Y: Tue and Thu 9:00am-10:00am

How To Register

YMCA Members:

  • Reserve your spot in MotionVibe up to 2 days in advance of the class starting at 8 am.

Non-Y Members:

  • Complete a one-time initial enrollment and waiver form, and then you can reserve your spot up to 2 days in advance of the class you wish to attend starting at 8 am, using one of these options:
    • In-Person: If you are at a YMCA branch, stop by the Welcome Center; or
    • Phone: Leave a message at 808-678-4296. In your message, state your name, phone number, email, and the branch/date/time of the class you would like to attend:
      • Example: My name is Joe Aloha. My phone number is 808-531-9622 and my email is J[email protected]gmail.com. I would like to make a reservation for the Tai Chi Class at Mililani on Saturday, February 5 at 8:50 am.
  • For Non-Y members, reservation is not guaranteed until you have received a call or email confirming your spot.

Kupuna Group Exercise Classes

Who: Open to YMCA Members only.

Choose from a variety of kupuna-focused classes offered in-person and live-streamed! Reserve your spot in MotionVibe up to 2 days in advance of the class starting at 8 am.

Kupuna Group Exercise Class Schedule

Branch Monday Wednesday Friday
Kaimuki Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention

1:00 pm 		Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention

1:00 pm 		Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention

1:00 pm
Kalihi Silver Drums Alive

11:00 am 		Senior Karate

12:30 pm 		Silver & Fit

10:30 am
Leeward Silver & Fit

8:00 am 		Stretch & Relax

8:00 am 		Stretch & Relax

8:00 am
Mililani Chair Zumba

10:30 am 		Chair Zumba

10:30 am 		Zumba Gold

10:30 am
Windward Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention

1:00 pm 		Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention

12:15 pm 		Chair Fitness

10:45 am

Make a Donation to Support Kupuna Programs

Health Plan Memberships for Seniors

Silver&Fit® Program

Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage (HMO) members can be a part of the YMCA through the Silver&Fit® program. Eligible members can receive a free membership at the YMCA of Honolulu where you’ll have access to cardiovascular equipment, free weights, resistance training equipment and weekly fitness classes. You will also be invited to participated in social activities at the club and within the community. For more information about Senior Advantage, go online or call toll free 1-800-805-2739 (TYY 1-877-447-5990), 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week.

Renew Active Program

United Healthcare Medicare Advantage members whose plan include the Renew Active program can receive a free membership at the YMCA of Honolulu.