Health & Wellness
The Lily Café at the Maplewood YMCA
You can learn something new in an array of interesting classes, or even teach a five-year-old to plant a seed in the garden. You can visit a new restaurant with friends, spend spend a few hours playing cards, try your voice at karaoke or enjoy a cup of coffee in front of the fireplace. Call the Lily Cafe at the Maplewood at 585-341-4013.
Lily Cafe's Facebook page!
See our calendar of activites.
“So many wonderful programs are offered, but the most important thing is the friendships I’ve developed. It is a wonderful family atmosphere! ”
Wolk Cafe at Sibley Square
Our Wolk Cafe in Sibley Square is a gathering space for people 60 & older. It reopened in May 2018 following a renovation as a place to make new friends, learn, participate in educational and fun activities, have a cup of coffee, or have breakfast or lunch.
Lifespan at the JCC
The JCC and Lifespan are partnering to provide enhanced supports for members 55+. We provide classes, share resources, and provide a social setting to encourage connectedness and belonging. We support the JCC's “Centered Wellness” mission by providing opportunities that focus on their 5 principles of wellness which include physical, intellectual, emotional, environmental, social and spiritual outlets. Come see us in the main lobby!
A Matter of Balance – fall prevention workshop
This eight-week workshop is proven to help reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults. The workshop is for people who are:
Concerned about falls
Have sustained a fall in the past
Restrict activities because of concerns about falling
Looking to improve flexibility, balance and strength
Age 60 or older, ambulatory and able to problem-solve.
Workshops are offered year-round in diverse locations around Monroe County. Call us at 585-287-6439 to learn more.
Go to the EVENTS page to view and register for upcoming classes.
Living Healthy and Living Healthy with Diabetes – chronic disease management workshops
These workshops are for people age 60 or older living with one or more chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, pain, anxiety. You’ll find support, learn practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
Workshops are offered year-round in diverse locations around Monroe County. Call us at 585-287-6439 to learn more.
“Changing our diets has resulted in my husband’s blood glucose level decreasing, and we both lost weight. I feel this workshop could benefit anyone living with diabetes.” Marilyn
Download Living Healthy brochure.
Download the Living Healthy with Diabetes brochure.
Tai Chi
Tai chi is very beneficial for balance, stiffness and mobility. Join us! We offer Tai chi classes in multiple counties. Go to our classes page to view upcoming classes.
