Meet with a member of our Healthy Living Program Team to talk about how the Oshkosh YMCA can support you or a loved one. Talk through disease management strategies and how the Y can help. This includes:

• Parkinson's Disease / Parkinsonism
• Essential Tremors
• Cancer Survivors
• Heart Disease
• Other chronic conditions 

This orientation is FREE and open to the whole community, YMCA members and non-members alike.

LIVESTRONG is a FREE, 12-week program for cancer survivors in the transitional period between completing treatment and finding their “new normal.” This program offers survivors support, camaraderie, and an opportunity to practice physical fitness. Build muscle mass, manage your weight, and improve energy levels and self-esteem in a supportive environment with fellow survivors. 

Contact Lindsey McMullin at lindseymcmullin@oshkoshymca.org for more details. 

Are you a cancer survivor? Have you completed our LIVESTRONG AT THE Y Program? Do you miss the camaraderie of your fellow survivors? During our weekly classes, one of our Livestrong coaches will guide you through scientifically proven methods of exercise to include strength, cardio, balance, and flexibility.

For members and LIVESTRONG alumni only. 

Contact Lindsey McMullin at lindseymcmullin@oshkoshymca.org for more details. 

This program offers an outlet for people with Parkinson’s disease through a non-contact boxing based fitness curriculum. By exercising with coaches who know the ropes, you can fight your way out of the corner and start to feel and function better. Boxing works by moving your body in all planes of motion while continuously changing the routine as you progress through the workout. Our staff will work with each participant to focus on individual goals and exercises specific to their battle and ability level.

Thanks to generous funding, this program is free and open to all Parkinson's warriors. Please contact Emily at emilyeresh@oshkoshymca.org for more info and to get started.

Pedaling for Parkinson’s™ is based on research indicating that forced exercise on a bicycle can reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. In fact, participants who ride three days a week over eight weeks have shown improvement in their Parkinson’s-related symptoms by as much as 35%.Workouts will be built around the research and will also include motivating music and conversation. Participants can attend with a support person. 

Thanks to generous funding, this program is free and open to all Parkinson's warriors. Please contact Emily at emilyeresh@oshkoshymca.org for more info and to get started.

The memory café is a free community event for those living with Alzheimer's, MCI, or Dementia. We provide a safe and welcoming place for individuals experiencing memory loss, along with their care partner, to connect, socialize, and build support networks. Cafés feature a variety of activities, including music, guest speakers, crafts, and more!

The memory café is FREE and open to all- you do not need to be a Y member to participate.

Looking for more older adult activities? Check out the Y's ForeverWell programs for ages 55+.