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Make your next move your best move! At Plymouth Place® , we offer a maintenance-free lifestyle in our gorgeous selection of spacious independent-living residences.
Here, you can let your imagination run wild. Customize your home with the perfect paint colors, a stately fireplace, the latest in smart-home technology and more. Just steps from your door, you’ll enjoy over 100 monthly programs and events. At Plymouth Place, staying active is easy and feeling safe and secure at home never felt better.
Learn more about our award-winning continuing care community for adults 62+ at plymouthplace.org or call us at (708) 998-4232
CONNECT & LEARN
LUNCH & ENTERTAINMENT
Kehrein Center for the Arts | 5628 Washington Boulevard
August 9 | 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
CULTURAL & CREATIVE ARTS
National Museum of Mexican Art | 1852 W. 19th Street
July 25 | 1:00–3:00 p.m. To register, email angela@museumofmexicanart.org.
WALKING & WELLNESS CLUB
Salvation Army Freedom Center | 825 N. Christiana Avenue
Meets every Friday from 8:30–10:00 a.m. To register, email programs@mather.com or text (847) 316.1365.
Registration appreciated! Anyone 55+ is welcome at these FREE programs.
THE Y, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME
The West Cook YMCA offers in-person, on-demand, and live-streaming programs that fit your needs and your schedule. All complimentary for members to help you reach your fitness goals, reduce your risk for chronic diseases, provide a safe and welcoming space, and so much more.
AQUATICS
Learn to swim with lessons, participate in a water fitness class, swim laps or join your friends in open swim. .
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FEELING GOOD NEVER GROWS OLD
MEMBERSHIP FOR YOU
TAKE A TOUR TODAY.
Stop in for a tour and we will show you all that the Y has to offer to meet your needs. Tour guides are available by reservation. Make your reservation today at westcookymca.org/tour.
JOIN ONLINE TODAY.
Receive $0 Joiner Fee and 50% off your first month when you join online at westcookymca.org/ join-online.
PROGRAMS FOR YOU
GROUP FTINESS
Offering a wide range of group fitness classes from cardio, strength, water fitness, cycling, yoga, and classes designed specifically for older adults.
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PICKLEBALL
Indoor Pickleball lessons for Beginners and Intermediate and above and Open Court Play.
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HAVE UNITED HEALTHCARE?
Renew Active™ helps you stay fit, stay focused and stay you at no additional cost with select UnitedHealthcare® Medicare plans.
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YMCA360
Join a live-stream or ondemand class through our Y360 platform and mobile app. Classes include fitness, wellness, and enrichment.
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WELLNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS
COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR YOU
In partnership with the Village of Oak Park, all community health programs at the West Cook YMCA are complimentary and include a membership to the West Cook YMCA for the duration of the program.
BLOOD PRESSURE
SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM
Personalized one-on-one support for developing a blood pressure self-monitoring routine, tips for maintaining a healthy heart, and nutrition education seminars.
ELIGIBILITY:
• At least 18 years old, and
• Diagnosed with hypertension or currently taking antihypertensive medication
• Not have experienced a recent cardiac event
• Not have atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias
• Not be at risk for lymphedema
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
Help those at high risk adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles and reduce their chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Fully recognized by the CDC and proven to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by 58%.
ELIGIBILITY:
• At least 18 years old
• Overweight (BMI ≥25) AND
• Diagnosed with prediabetes via one of three blood tests or previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes
• Not diagnosed with T1 or T2 diabetes
• Not pregnant
If blood test not available, can qualify based on risk factors.
WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
Designed to help people seeking a healthier weight achieve their goals by making small, modest changes to their daily behaviors and forming sustainable healthy habits.
ELIGIBILITY:
• Must be at least 18 years old, and
• Desire a healthier weight
Not intended for individuals with specialized needs due to chronic disease or onset of a chronic disease.