On September 10, the YMCA of Greater Houston is set to welcome seniors to a complimentary open house event. This gathering will highlight various fitness, social, and educational programs designed to encourage healthy aging and foster community connections.
For Healthy Aging Month, the YMCA of Greater Houston is highlighting wellness, connection, and community for 55-year-olds. The group announced Monday that it will organize a free Senior Open House on Sept. 10 at different sites to teach older adults, families, and caregivers how physical activity and social engagement may improve health and happiness.
The effort comes as health professionals warn that older Americans are lonely and isolated. The AARP Foundation reports that over 35% of individuals 45 and older are lonely, which increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic diseases.
“Connection and engagement are at the core of everything we do at the YMCA of Greater Houston,” said President and CEO Stephen Ives. “ForeverWell, our senior programming, helps older adults stay active, involved, and connected at every stage of life.”
The Senior Open House will feature facility tours, vendor fairs with community partners, educational events, fitness demonstrations, and prize drawings. Joining on Sept. 10 with the promo code OPENHOUSE2025 will exempt adults from paying dues until October.
The YMCA's ForeverWell program keeps seniors active and social year-round. Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, and water aerobics courses are available, as well as book groups, gardening, mahjong, and charity projects. Technology training and skill-building at educational programs help seniors stay engaged in a digital world.
Also included are special events. Be a Kid Again at Camp Cullen, a day trip to the YMCA's Trinity, Texas camp, which offers classic camp activities and lakeside relaxation for older adults this fall. Houston seniors compete in choreographed dancing competitions during Dancing With the Silver Stars in spring 2026.
“Healthy aging isn’t just about physical strength,” Ives added. We aim to give purpose, connection, and delight every day.
Thousands of seniors can use the YMCA of Greater Houston's SilverSneakers, Renew Active, and Silver & Fit programs through Medicare. The organization served almost 50,000 seniors in 2024.
