The Lafayette House Welcomed the Sussex County YMCA Community

Besides having great exercise equipment, indoor courts, saunas and a pool, the Sussex County YMCA also has many active adult group classes during the day that bring fun and appealing workouts to many retired adults. Group classes have also helped many retirees find new social friends too. Where there are friends there comes community get- togethers and the YMCA has helped to host a few of them this year. This Holiday Season the Sussex County YMCA was helpful in coordinating an outside social event for their members to sign up for in early December – the Jingle Mingle. Many bought their ticket and even an extra guest one for this festive Holiday luncheon at the splendidly decorated Lafayette House which included an ample dance floor. The Lafayette House in Lafayette has been very welcoming and accommodating to daytime community organization groups in Sussex County. The accommodations were perfect and very close to the YMCA location for participates to have an easy drive with plenty of parking .

Of course, the hit song played by the DJ was YMCA which got half the room to go up to the Dance floor to perform the classic arm dance steps. People who attend the Y also like to participate in a little competition. It was tough picking the winner from the large group of contestants in the Ugly Sweater Contest.

Reaching the end of the 2019-year thoughts will be on New Year’s resolutions that often include a new fitness program. Adding the exuberance of social interaction to a group fitness program combines more gold to the Golden Years. Here is a list of group classes that fit the calendar for the social Golden Years that the Jingle Mingle crowd has discovered.

ACTIVE ADULT FEELING FIT

A low intensity, low impact class for cardiovascular and muscular conditioning. A great way for Active Adults to keep fit!

ACTIVE ADULT POUND

Instead of listening to music become the music in this exhilarating full body workout that combines cardio conditioning and strength training with yoga and Pilates inspired movements while utilizing RIPSTIX.

ACTIVE ADULT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Strength exercises through resistance training and cardio through functional training methods.

ADULTS IN MOTION

This class begins with flowing cardio then targets full body strength and conditioning, incorporating balance and flexibility.

AQUA NOODLES

Utilizing pool noodles and the water around you to perform resistance training and cardio exercise to upbeat music.

AQUA ZUMBA®

Jump in- a challenging water-based workout that integrates the Zumba® formula and philosophy into traditional aqua fitness discipline.

BETTER BALANCE

This class is designed for those with muscular impairments from stroke, MS, polio, MD or other causes. You will learn exercises that will help improve balance.

The Sussex County YMCA phone is 973.209.9622 located at 15 Wits End Rd, Hardyston. Join by Jan 31 and save up to $50 on your joiner fee.