Social Events
Friendship cafes are a place to meet others on an informal basis, and to find out more about Age UK York's services.
Carers and family members are welcome to attend.
Watch this space for dates of forthcoming events.
Active Seniors
Age UK York has teamed up York Leisure Centre to offer a weekly activity session specifically for older residents (60+).
Participants can meet with others to play badminton, table tennis, pickleball, or attend a basic circuits or aqua class. You get to choose what you take part in and no experience is needed – come along to try something new. Free tea and coffee is available and the Centre has a café if you work up an appetite.
Sessions run each Tuesday between 11am and 1.30pm. Pre-booking is required via the BETTER UK app (book Activity – Adult Group Sessions).
Sessions are £5.50 per participant – free to members of the Centre.
Sessions take place at York Leisure Centre, Kathryn Avenue, Monks Cross, York YO32 9AF.
Age UK York can provide transport (at cost and subject to a minimum level of demand). If you need transport to get to this activity please call 01904 634061 or email firstcall@ageukyork.org.uk
For further information call York Leisure Centre on 01904 942255 or First Call on 01904 634061
Active Senior Sessions
The following sessions are all bookable via the Better website, Better UK app or in centre. Sessions are chargeable for non-members or included in membership for full monthly members.
York Leisure Centre Senior Club Session:
This session is every Tuesday 11am - 1:30pm and is open to members and non-members. We have two activities that start at 11am and participants can choose to do Aqua Aerobics or Sports Hall activities. Aqua Aerobics is 11am - 11:40am and you can choose to just attend this or to join in with Sports Hall activities afterwards. Equally you can choose to only take part in Sports Hall activities which start from 11am. The session is a drop in style so you can start from 11am or any time up to 1:30pm. Sports Hall activities include Badminton, Table Tennis and Pickleball. Attendance at any part of the Senior Club session entitles you to a free tea or coffee from the cafe - vouchers are provided to be used on the day received only.
Burnholme Sports Centre Senior Club Session:
This session is every Wednesday 10am - 12pm. This session is Sports Hall activities only and offers Badminton, Table Tennis and Pickleball. Attendance at the session entitles you to a free tea or coffee provided in the seating area in reception. This is self serve as we don't have a cafe at Burnholme.
Energise Leisure Centre Senior Club Session:
This session is every Friday 10:15am - 11:15am. This session is Sports Hall activities only and offers Badminton and Pickleball with the possibility of exercise classes. Attendance at the session entitles you to a free tea or coffee from the cafe - vouchers are provided to be used on the day received only.