A SilverSneakers exercise class will be offered during the free Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program event at the YMCA on Friday, March 6.

YMCA offers free SilverSneakers event

AUBURN – The Auburn-Lewiston YMCA will showcase the Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program on Friday, March 6. A meet-and-greet will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a SilverSneakers class and refreshments provided by the YMCA’s Teen Café.

The program is especially designed for older adults who want to improve their strength, flexibility and endurance and encourages members to make healthy choices and commit to making physical activity a part of their lives.

All who attend will be entered into a raffle to receive one of many prizes.

The YMCA hosts five SilverSneakers exercise classes each week: from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The classes are available for any YMCA member and participants need not be 65 or older.

The YMCA also offers a specially priced membership option for just the SilverSneakers program.

In Androscoggin County, SilverSneakers is made available at no additional cost to eligible members of Humana and Northeast Community Care Medicare health plans. It allows full use of all YMCA amenities including the fitness center, exercise classes, gym, pool and all social and educational events.

To register for the free event, call the YMCA at 795-4095 or stop by the facility at 62 Turner St. For more information, visit www.alymca.com.