36939 Ridge Road, Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 951-2832
The Senior Center is currently CLOSED until further notice in response to COVID-19. This includes access to the Field House. All events and trips are postponed. Some activities and programs are available.Check the monthly newsletter for more information.
NEW! Senior Center members are permitted to use the walking track during the YMCA’s special senior hours (12 pm – 2 pm) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please enter through the YMCA’s main entrance. You must wear a mask to enter.
Membership
Everyone age 55 and older is welcome to join!
| Membership | Willoughby Residents | Non-resident |
| Senior Center | $7 per year | $9 per year |
| Fitness Center | First Year: $40/Renewal: $18 | First Year: $40/Renewal: $24 |
Hours of Operation – center currently closed
| Weekdays | Sat | Sun | |
| Information Center | 9 am – 4:30 pm | 9 am – 2 pm | Closed |
| Activities | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | 9 am – 2 pm | Closed |
| Fitness Center/ Track Hours | 6 am – 4:30 pm | 9 am – 2 pm | 12 pm – 4 pm |
| Billiards and Library | 8 am – 9 pm | 9 am – 2 pm | Closed |
| Staff Office Hours | 8 am – 4:30 pm | 9 am – 2 pm | Closed |
Programs and Activities
Tai Chi, Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Gym walking, Chair fitness, Lo-Impact Aerobics, Tap Dancing Classes, Line Dancing Classes, Power Yoga, Fit-Ones, and Shuffleboard and Cornhole are some of the activities offered. Check out our Fit-Well program offering access to Ellipticals, Recumbent Bikes, a 5 station work out, treadmills, rowing machine and so much more. A personal trainer is available.
Our Arts programs offer Violin lessons, Jewelry making and different painting classes.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Senior Center thrives on the many helping hands of volunteers. You will find volunteers in the Info Center helping with daily operations, on the Board of Trustees, fund raising, assisting with programs and special events. Volunteers maintain and upkeep the Library and Billiards room. Volunteers also provide entertainment to the community through the ‘Browning Singers,’ the ‘FYT’s’ (Forever Young Tappers) and the ‘3-String Dulcies’ (dulcimer group). Our Volunteers are recognized each year with a special program dedicated to saying thanks for all they do.
Monthly Newsletter
All registered members receive a monthly newsletter in the mail providing current program and trip information. Download the latest edition.
Red Hat Society
The Willoughby Senior Center has an active chapter of the Red Hat Society. The Red Foxes has a membership of 140 plus members and some activities include pajama parties, tea, and trips all in full red and purple regalia.
Trips
With our own 40 passenger bus and 21 passenger van, the Senior Center offers a wide variety of local day trips for shopping, theatre, baseball, historical tours, and museums year round.
Overnight trips, multi-day trips, extended day trips and cruises are offered with a Senior Center escort through tour and Motorcoach companies that specialize in senior travel.