ADULT PROGRAMS

NOT YOUR AVERAGE GOAL-SETTING SERIES

Tuesdays, (5 Sessions)

January 20th & 27th

February 3rd &10th

March 3rd

MEMBERS: $25; COMMUNITY: $45

111:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Community Room

Age: 18+

This isn’t about quick fixes or rigid resolutions—it’s about building habits that truly matter. Join this 5- session wellness series, facilitated by Shannon Seiferth of Simply Well, designed to help you set meaningful goals, stay motivated, and make real progress toward what matters most to you. Each session blends education, group reflection, and accountability so you’re not just setting goals— you’re building momentum. Come curious. Leave with clarity, connection, and the motivation to operate as your very best self in 2026.

MEET THE TRAINERS NIGHT

Thursday, February 12th

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Community Room MEMBERS: Free

Come meet the personal trainers! Come learn about Personal Training at the Y. Get an introduction to our personal trainers. Ask questions, and learn the knowledge they have about training and exercise.

CLINICAL PILATES

Thursdays, January 8th – January 29th

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM, Stretching Area

Thursdays, February 5th – February 26th

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM, Stretching Area

Thursdays, March 5th – March 26th

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM, Stretching Area

MEMBERS: $75; COMMUNITY: $95

Join Wilhelmina for Clinical Pilates—a targeted class that combines therapeutic movement with core stability to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Ideal for rehab and chronic condition management, this class supports safe, functional recovery.

THE FIT GAMES

Starting January 4th

MEMBERS: $50

The Fit Games is an exciting 8-week challenge created to help you build confidence, stay motivated, and enjoy your time in the gym. You’ll join a team coached by a YMCA Trainer who will support you throughout your fitness journey. Together, your team will earn points by completing weekly fitness challenges, attending wellness seminars, and logging your workouts. At the end of the 8 weeks, the team and individual with the most points wins amazing prizes!

SLEEP WELL, BE WELL

Thursday, March 26th

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Community Room MEMBERS: $5; COMMUNITY: $15

Age: 18+

If falling or staying asleep has become a challenge, you’re not alone. This workshop, facilitated by Shannon Seiferth of Simply Well, offers practical tools to support healthier sleep routines, calm the busy mind, and improve rest in ways that feel realistic and sustainable. Participants will leave with simple strategies they can use right away.

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

Mondays, ongoing

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Community Room

Free, No registration needed

Coffee & Conversation

Looking to connect—whether you’re new to the Y or have been part of our community for years? Coffee & Conversation offers a warm and welcoming space to gather. Over a cup of coffee or tea, we’ll share stories, talk about life, and enjoy meaningful conversation. It’s a great way to build friendships, find support, and feel at home in the Y community. Open to all.

MONTHLY POT LUCK

Friday, January 9th

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Community Room

MEMBERS: Free

Bring your favorite dish to share, connect with your YMCA community, and make lasting memories over a shared meal. Let’s celebrate friendship and good food together! Here is the link to sign up to bring food to share.

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING

Tuesday & Wednesday

February 24th & 25th

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Community Room

Age: 18+

MEMBERS: $20; COMMUNITY: $40

Gain the skills to recognize and support youth facing mental health challenges. This blended course, led by a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor, comprises a 2-hour self-paced online module and a live training session. Completion results in certification

POP-UP NEEDLE FELTING

Mondays , Ongoing

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Community Room

MEMBERS: Free

Join needle felt instructor Liz Conrad for a pop-up needle felting program. This pop-up group will meet in the lobby. Each week we will learn to create a needle felt project. Needle felt is a type of art that uses a finite sewing needle to create various shapes and creations.

VOLLEYBALL

Tuesdays,

January 6th - March 31st

(13 Weeks)

MEMBERS: Free; COMMUNITY: $78 Thursdays, January 8th - March 26th

(12 Weeks)

MEMBERS: Free; COMMUNITY: $72

5:45 PM - 7:45 PM, Court 2

Age: 16+

Join us for a fun night of volleyball. Volleyball levels: from advanced beginner (all levels welcome, as long as you know the basics of bump, set, spike) through intermediate/high intermediate.

Drop-In

EXETER PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP

Thursday, January 15th, February 19th & March 19th 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Community Room

MEMBERS & COMMUNITY: Free

Come join others in the Parkinson's community for connection, education, and discussion. Open to all people with Parkinson’s, family members, and caregivers. Currently moderated by Jen Roelofs, MPT, a Physical Therapist at the Exeter Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Movement, who specializes in treating patients with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological disorders.

YOGA NIDRA

Tuesdays

6:45 PM - 7:30 PM, Studio Beat

January 20th, February 17th, March 17th

Wednesdays

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Mind Body Studio

January 21st, February 18th, March 18th

Thursdays

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM, Mind Body Studio

January 22st, February 19th, March 19th

MEMBERS: FREE; COMMUNITY: $15

Join us for Yoga Nidra, lead by Carrie Becker, a calming guided meditation often called “yogic sleep.” This deeply restorative practice helps you release stress, quiet the mind, and reconnect with yourself—all while lying down comfortably for the full 40-minute session. No movement, no poses, no experience needed. Just rest, listen and let go.

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PERSONAL TRAINING

Our nationally certified Personal Trainers bring a wide range of expertise in areas such as strength training, weight management, functional movement, post-rehabilitation exercise, and athletic performance. Whether you're new to fitness or seeking advanced training, our team is equipped to design personalized programs that align with your individual goals and support your long-term success.

WOMEN’S LIFTING CLUB

Tuesdays & Thursday

February 3rd – February 26th

March 3rd – March 26th

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Odyssey Center

Matt Fleury

Monday & Wednesday

February 2nd – February 25th

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Odyssey Center

Christy Mulyca

(8 Classes )

MEMBERS: $45; COMMUNITY: $90

Age 18+

Learn the fundamentals and safe techniques of lifting. This 4-week program not only provides education for safe lifting techniques but also teaches exercises for muscle strength and building bone density. A great class to learn how to lift heavier for healthy bones and joints as you age.

FIBER FRIENDS

KNITTING CLUB

Wednesday, Ongoing

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Community Room

MEMBERS: Free

Enjoy conversation with other Y members while working on your knitting project.

WARMING THE WINTER HEART: A SELF-COMPASSION WORKSHOP

Thursday, February 12th

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Community Room

MEMBERS: $5; COMMUNITY: $15

Age: 18+

Feeling stuck in a winter funk? This 1-hour seasonal workshop explores how self-compassion can help lift low mood, soften negative self-talk, and restore emotional energy during the colder months. Participants will leave with simple, supportive tools to navigate winter with greater warmth, resilience, and self-care.

CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

Fridays, January 23rd & January 30th 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM, Community Room MEMBERS: $20; COMMUNITY: $40

Age: 18+

Minimum: 5 participants

Join Bev from the welcome desk in this 2-day workshop to learn how to capture "ahhhmazing" photos with your cell phone. Lighting, diffusers/reflectors, macro, backgrounds & apps . . . Oh my! In this hands-on workshop we’ll cover skills that can be used with flowers, food, pet & portrait photography and MORE!.

SOUTHERN DISTRICT YMCA

ADULT PROGRAMS