Downtown Express YMCA

🧠🎉 Don’t Forget to Sign Up for Senior Trivia! 🎉🧠

Join us at the Downtown YMCA for a fun-filled Senior Trivia event! Gather your friends, test your knowledge, enjoy some laughs, and make great memories with fellow Y members. 💙

📍 Downtown YMCA Aug 12th 2p-3p
🧠 Senior Trivia
🎉 Fun • Fellowship • Friendly Competition

Don’t miss out—sign up today! We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌

🎉 Senior Trivia Fun at the Southeast YMCA! 🧠💙

What a fun time we had at our Senior Trivia & Potluck Social at the Southeast YMCA! Even though we had a small group, they brought BIG energy, lots of laughs, great conversation, and plenty of friendly competition! 😄👏

A special CONGRATULATIONS to our trivia winners! 🏆🎉

🥳 Charlene Guynes
🥳 Sallyanne Cos
🥳 Gina Cedotal

These three lucky winners each won a FREE month of their YMCA membership! 🎁💙

Thank you to everyone who came out, brought food, shared some laughs, and made the afternoon so much fun. We love creating opportunities for our seniors to connect, have fun, and enjoy being active together!

We can’t wait for the next one at the Downtown YMCA Aug 12th from 2p-3p! ❤️💪

Keep an eye out for more Senior Socials and activities coming your way!

🛡️ Senior Self-Defense Class 🛡️

Feel stronger. Feel safer. Feel more confident! 💪

Join the Heart of the Valley YMCA for a FREE Senior Self-Defense Class designed specifically for older adults.

Led by former law enforcement professionals—including a retired police officer and former FBI agent—this interactive class will teach simple, practical techniques to help you:
✅ Recognize potential threats
✅ Improve your awareness
✅ Respond with confidence
✅ Build confidence and peace of mind

📍 Three Locations — Three Opportunities to Join!

Southeast Family YMCA
🥋 Ninja Room
📅 August 18 | 1–2 PM

Downtown Express YMCA
🥋 Aerobics Room
📅 August 19 | 2–3 PM

Hogan Family YMCA
🥋 Movement Studio
📅 August 20 | 1–2 PM

🎉 FREE EVENT — YMCA MEMBERS AND GUESTS WELCOME!

📧 Questions? Contact Sharon Allen at [email protected]
📞 256-428-9622 ext. 131

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn valuable skills, build confidence, and feel more prepared!

We’re excited to share that our partner, Dick's Sporting Goods, will be hosting an another exclusive 20% off discount shop event for YMCA members and youth sports families, just in time for back to school! 🎒

Event Dates:
🗓️ Friday, August 7 – Monday, August 10
📍 Locations: Dick’s Sporting Goods at Huntsville and Huntsville East

Enjoy 20% off most items throughout the store. If something isn’t available in-store, a team member can help you place an order on-site — you’ll still receive the 20% discount, free shipping, and delivery within 3–6 business days on qualifying team sports items.

Stop by your Y for your exclusive in-store coupon!

🍖 TODAY is the day to dine for a cause and support your YMCA! ❤️

Stop by City BBQ today, Friday, August 7, for lunch, dinner or anything in between. 20% of your purchase will be donated back to the YMCA!

🚨DON'T FORGET TO MENTION THE YMCA AT CHECKOUT! 🚨

📍 City BBQ
11544 Memorial Parkway SW
Huntsville, AL 35803

Dining in? Grab your crew and enjoy some BBQ for a great cause.

👉 Ordering online? Use code GIVE at checkout to make sure your purchase supports the Y.

Good food + giving back = a great Friday! Thank you for helping strengthen our community and support the YMCA programs that bring people together.

As part of our commitment to helping you stay active, healthy, and connected, we'd love to invite you to two upcoming FREE YMCA events designed especially for older adults.

🍽️ Senior Lunch & Learn: Food is Medicine – Eating Well to Prevent Chronic Disease

Join our registered dietitian for an informative and engaging presentation on how healthy nutrition can help prevent and manage chronic disease. You'll leave with practical tips to make healthier food choices while enjoying a complimentary lunch provided by Chicken Salad Chick.

Choose the location that's most convenient for you:

Hogan Family YMCA
📅 Tuesday, August 18
🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Southeast Family YMCA
📅 Friday, August 28
🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Call the Welcome Center to register or email [email protected]

🏓 Senior Pickleball Clinic

Have you ever wanted to learn pickleball or improve your skills? Join us for this fun, beginner-friendly clinic designed specifically for active older adults. Our experienced instructors will teach the fundamentals in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Saturday, August 29

Southeast Family YMCA

Session 1: 10:00–11:00 AM
Session 2: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Hogan Family YMCA

Session 1: 1:00–2:00 PM
Session 2: 2:00–3:00 PM

Free for YMCA members
Registration is required, and each session is limited to 16 participants.

🧠🎉 Think you've got what it takes to be our YMCA Trivia Champion? 🎉🧠

Gather your friends and join us for an afternoon of laughter, delicious food, and friendly competition!

🍽️ Senior Trivia & Potluck Social
Hosted in partnership with Trivia Masters

📍 Southeast YMCA – Monday, August 10 | 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Hogan YMCA – Tuesday, August 11 | 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Downtown YMCA – Wednesday, August 12 | 2:00–3:00 PM
🥗 Bring your favorite dish to share (we'll coordinate the menu after you register!)
🎁 FREE for YMCA Seniors
🏆 Bragging rights are up for grabs!
Whether you're a trivia pro or just love spending time with friends, this event is the perfect way to stay active, engaged, and connected

Downtown YMCA Schedule Update

Due to excessive construction noise from the floor above, our Downtown YMCA location will be unstaffed from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7.

Members with 24/7 access may continue to use the facility during these hours. Members who need 24/7 access can visit our Association Office on the 5th floor for assistance.

Please note that all Downtown YMCA classes for Thursday, August 6 and Friday, August 7 have been canceled.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding while construction is underway.