Senior Programs
Senior Programs Senior Lunch & Learn Arthritis Relief For Hands & Wrists Friday, April 10th at 11:30 AM Dow Bay Area Family YMCA – Family Center The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA in partnership with Renue Physical Therapy is proud to bring you a Senior Lunch & Learn Health Series! Those aged 60+ are welcome to join us for a $5 lunch and educational health seminar to help you to stay active, healthy and feeling your best. Hosted by Renue Physical Therapy Cost $5 Register Here or call the front desk PRESENTED BY:CHRISTINE CLEMENTS OTRL, CHT With nearly four decades of experience as an OT and over 25 years as a Certified Hand Therapist, Christine Clements specializes in helping people find real relief from hand and wrist pain, injuries, and dysfunction. If arthritis is making daily tasks more difficult, you’re not alone. The good news is that there are effective, non-surgical options that can improve comfort, strength, and function. Join us to discover joint-protection techniques, helpful tools, exercies, and treatment options that can help you stay independent and get back to your favorite activities. Senior Craft & Coffee Tuesday, April 2110:30 AM–11:30 AM Come relax, sip some coffee, and paint your own beautiful flower pot. Take home a fresh flower to plant in it! Coffee and pastries will be provided by Legacy Coffee House! Participants: $5 Register
Fraud Workshop
Fraud Workshop LEARN HOW TO SPOT AND AVOID FRAUD Thursday, November 14th11:30 AM–12:30 PMDow Bay Area Family YMCA Family CenterJoin our Fraud Prevention Workshop to learn essential strategies for identifying, preventing, and responding to fraudulent activities. This interactive session will cover the latest fraud trends, red flags to watch for, and best practices for safeguarding personal and organizational assets. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to reduce risk and protect against financial crime. Presented by: William AlvordFraud Specialist Register Here Fraud Workshop Presented by: LEARN HOW TO SPOT AND AVOID FRAUD Thursday, November 14th11:30 AM–12:30 PMDow Bay Area Family YMCA Family CenterJoin our Fraud Prevention Workshop to learn essential strategies for identifying, preventing, and responding to fraudulent activities. This interactive session will cover the latest fraud trends, red flags to watch for, and best practices for safeguarding personal and organizational assets. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to reduce risk and protect against financial crime. Presented by: William AlvordFraud Specialist Register Here
Events
Events at the Y Easter EGGSTRAVAGANZA More Info Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Presenting Sponsor: Community Sponsors: YMCA Golf Outing Join us Friday, May 9th for our annual YMCA Golf Outing! All proceeds from the event will go towards our Annual Campaign, providing scholarships to the community so they are able to participate in programs and childcare at the Y. More Info Presenting Sponsor: Community Sponsors: Fireworks Festival Parking Pre-sale spots are available at YMCA North, South, and West lots. See the front desk to purchase your spot! Parking spots will be available for day of purchase at the City of Bay City lot. Money raised through this event goes to the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s Annual Campaign Fund, which provides scholarships to families and children so everyone can participate in our programs. YMCA Uptown Park will be CLOSED The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s core values are: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We request that all attendees follow these values while on YMCA property. More info Halloween Spooktacular More Info Breakfast with Santa More info
Give Local Bay
GIVE LOCAL BAY GIVE LOCAL BAY Tuesday, May 5th Give Local Bay is a 24-hour online giving campaign to raise funds for favorite local charities. It unites our community in supporting our local nonprofits, agencies, and parks in Bay and Arenac counties. Your donations help these nonprofits build their endowment funds at Bay Area Community Foundation so that they are able to provide for many generations to come. Donate on May 6th and your gift will be increased by a match pool and incentive prizes thanks to our community sponsors! The more you help each nonprofit raise, the more match money they receive. We are better together! Seeing our child care programs in action, families enjoying the facility, or volunteers and staff distributing meals, you see the impact that the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA has on the community. In a time when division challenges the world and our neighborhoods, leaving people feeling divided, isolated, and alone, it is more important than ever to have places like our YMCA to bring people together. Our fundraising efforts ensure that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from YMCA services, regardless of their ability to pay. Last year 337 families came to our YMCA thanks to the donations received from people like you. Donate Here $ 0 raised in 2026-28% Increase From Last Year
Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa December 20, 2025 Join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa! The pancake breakfast is free for anyone! Breakfast starts at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM while supplies last. Breakfast includes: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice! This event is open to everyone, no registration required! Our Sponsors This event is made possible by a grant from the Elizabeth J. Husband Fund of The Bay Area Community Foundation. Toiletry items are sponsored by Blue Cross Complete of Michigan Breakfast with Santa December 20, 2025 Join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa! The pancake breakfast is free for anyone! Breakfast starts at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM while supplies last. Breakfast includes: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice! This event is open to everyone, no registration required! Our Sponsors This event is made possible by a grant from the Elizabeth J. Husband Fund of The Bay Area Community Foundation and toiletry items are sponsored by Blue Cross Complete of Michigan
Halloween Spooktacular
October 18, 2025 Halloween Spooktacular October 18, 2025 Spooktacular will start at 6:00pm and run until 8:00pm. Children must be pre-registered to participate in the event. Activities will be available inside the Y and at the YMCA Uptown Park. This is a free event! Registration Activities Trunk or Treat Photobooth Arts & Crafts Games Haunted Locker Rooms Free Food and Drinks Live DJ Costume Contest Prizes for Best Group Costume, Best Youth Costume, and Best Under 1 Year Old Costume Balloon Animals courtesy of Party Wheels! OUR SPONSORS Looking for a great sponsorship opportunity? Contact Joslyn Jamrog to help sponsor this year’s Spooktacular! Email Joslyn October 18, 2025 Spooktacular will start at 6:00pm and run until 8:00pm. Children must be pre-registered to participate in the event. Activities will be available inside the Y and at the YMCA Uptown Park. This is a free event! Registration Activities Trunk or Treat Photobooth Arts & Crafts Games Haunted Locker Rooms Free Food and Drinks Live DJ Costume Contest Prizes for Best Group Costume, Best Youth Costume, and Best Under 1 Year Old Costume Balloon Animals courtesy of Party Wheels! Sponsors Looking for a great sponsorship opportunity? Contact Joslyn Jamrog to help sponsor this year’s Spooktacular! Email Joslyn
Bay City Fireworks
Bay City Fireworks Festival Parking Saturday, July 4 Parking Pre-sale spots are available at YMCA North, South, and West lots. See the front desk to purchase your spot! Parking spots will be available for day of purchase at the City of Bay City lot. Money raised through this event goes to the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s Annual Campaign Fund, which provides scholarships to families and children so everyone can participate in our programs. YMCA Uptown Park will be CLOSED The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s core values are: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We request that all attendees follow these values while on YMCA property. Parking begins at 4:00 PM on July 4th. Lot Prices North & West Lot Pre-sale $25 North & West Lot Pre-Sale. 5 wristbands per vehicle. South Lot Pre-Sale $20 South Lot Pre-Sale. 5 wristbands per vehicle. Day of Event $30 5 wristbands per vehicle. Extra Wristbands $5 $5 per additional wristband. Wristbands allow access to port-a-potties on YMCA property on July 1st. Guidelines For safety reasons, NO glass bottles, fireworks, or firearms permitted in the lots Port-a-potties are ONLY available to those with wristbands Please join us in practicing our Core Values of: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to make this event fun and safe for all For the safety of everyone in the lot, please be parked by 8:00 PM and not leave until after the fireworks show has ended Uptown YMCA Park is CLOSED PARKING MAPS Spots in yellow are taken
Tech Team
YMCA TECH TEAM Bring your electronic devices Wednesday, May 21st10:30 AM–11:30 AM Bring your own electronic devices and we will help walk you through and answer all your questions. Located in the Cafe. Free coffee and popcorn will be served. For all ages! No registration required. FREE! YMCA TECH TEAM Wednesday, May 21st10:30 AM–11:30 AM Bring your own electronic devices and we will help walk you through and answer all your questions. Located in the Cafe. Free coffee and popcorn will be served. For all ages! No registration required. FREE!
Easter EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Easter Eggstravaganza March 21, 2026 This is a free event! We ask that you bring a toiletry item to donate to our Care Closet. The Y will be closing at 4:00 PM the day of to set up for the event. Event Includes: Easter Egg Hunt Food Games Temporary Tattoos Arts & Crafts Photobooth Raffles (cash only) And more! 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt starts promptly at 6:00 PM. While supplies last. This was a sold out event in 2024 and 2025! This event is limited to 350 kids. Registration required for each child. No registration required for accompanying parents. We are asking everyone to please bring a personal care item donation for the YMCA Care Closet. Click here to see a list of items that are needed! Register OUR SPONSORS $ 0 raised in 2026
Senior Luncheon
Senior Luncheon Senior Lunch & Learn No more Neck Aches Friday, May 15th at 11:30 AM Dow Bay Area Family YMCA – Family Center The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA in partnership with Renue Physical Therapy is proud to bring you a Senior Lunch & Learn Health Series! Those aged 60+ are welcome to join us for a $5 lunch and educational health seminar to help you to stay active, healthy and feeling your best. Hosted by Renue Physical Therapy Cost $5 Register Here or call the front desk PRESENTED BY:KRISTEN RICE, PT, DPT Dr. Kristen Rice has been practicing PT and helping people live well as they age since 2009. Neck pain can feel limiting, whether it’s from poor posture, stress, or an injury. It can keep you from enjoying your daily activities and prevent you from feeling your best. In this workshop, Kristen Rice, PT, DPT, will explain the root causes of neck pain and share practical solutions to relieve tension, improve mobility, and prevent pain. Whether you’re dealing with chronic stiffness or occasional flare-ups, this session will give you the tools to move better and feel your best. A Q&A session will follow the presentation, so come with your questions!
