YMCA Healthy Aging Community Cafés bring together those who are 55+ to build health in spirit, mind, and body so that we thrive with greater purpose, connection, and well-being.
Each café is an hour-long Zoom call starting with a large group time of welcome. The next 15 minutes is spent with an expert talking about the designated subject for the day, followed by a 20-minute reflective dialogue in small groups about the subject. Everyone is invited to listen and contribute as they feel comfortable. The large group gathers back the last 5 minutes for a note of encouragement.
All YMCA Healthy Aging Community Cafés are hosted on Zoom. If you are new to Zoom and would like some assistance getting started, please note that on your registration form.
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July 29: Stay Active and Feel Your Best This Summer!
Join us for Rise and Shine, a YMCA360 video designed to keep you moving with simple, safe exercises that enhance flexibility, boost mobility, and reduce stiffness—helping you start your day feeling strong and refreshed.
July 29: 1-2pm
August 5: From Surplus to Support: How a Food Bank Feeds a Community
Join us for an inspiring opportunity to see how generosity becomes action.
Anthony Apeles, Executive Director of the Sumner Community Food Bank, will be sharing how this vital organization works behind the scenes to serve our neighbors facing food insecurity. From managing food donations to mobilizing volunteers and distributing essentials with dignity, you'll gain firsthand insight into how the food bank transforms resources into resilience.
August 5: 1-2pm
August 12: Wander Into Wonder: Summer Edition
Step into a celebration of curiosity, connection, and sun-soaked surprises. We’ll explore quirky questions, nostalgic stories, and fascinating facts that spark conversation and joy. Each moment invites laughter, reflection, and the thrill of discovery—all in the spirit of sharing wonder together.
August 12: 1-2pm
August 19: Savor the Seasons: Summer & Fall Reading Picks
Come explore a handpicked collection of compelling titles presented by bookseller Charlotte Trelease—favorites that spark conversation and delight readers and staff alike at Third Place Books. Whether you’re captivated by sweeping fiction, intrigued by historical insight, drawn to the natural world, or moved by remarkable lives, you’ll find stories that stay with you long after the last page.