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+).
York Leisure Centre Senior Club Session – Tuesdays 11am - 1.30pm
York Leisure Centre offer weekly activity sessions specifically for older residents age 60+.
There are a range of activities on offer including badminton, table tennis, pickleball, basic circuits and aqua sessions. You can choose what you would like to do and no experience is needed. You are very welcome to try something new!
Sessions are £6.00 per participant – discounts available with selected memberships. Pre-booking is required via the BETTER UK app (book Activity – Adult Group Sessions). 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.
Burnholme Sports Centre Senior Club Session – Wednesdays 10am - 12 noon
The Senior Club session offers Sports Hall activities including badminton, table tennis and pickleball for participants aged 60+.
Sessions are £6.00 per participant – discounts available with selected memberships. Pre-booking is required via the BETTER UK app (book Activity – Adult Group Sessions). Attendance at the session entitles you to a free tea or coffee provided in the seating area in reception.
Energise Leisure Centre Senior Club Session – Fridays 10.15 - 11.15am (subject to change in September)
Energise Leisure centres offer sports hall activities including badminton, pickleball and exercise classes.
Sessions are £4.50 per participant – discounts available with selected memberships. Pre-booking is required via the BETTER UK app (book Activity – Adult Group Sessions). 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.
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
In addition we also run a Walking Netball session at York Leisure Centre on a Tuesday 10:05 - 10:50am, but please note this session is not age restricted. Walking Netball is a modified version of netball for all ages and fitness levels. It’s netball, but at a walking pace where the rules are slightly tweaked. Sessions are run by specially trained Walking Netball Hosts who run the activities and join in with all the fun and laughter! Sessions are £4.50 per participant - discounts available with selected memberships. Pre-booking is required via the BETTER UK app (book Activity – Adult Group Sessions).
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.