Balance Fun & Workouts
Jonna Dijkstra, ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Senior Fitness Consultant, offers exercise programs designed to promote health and wellness. Jonna offers modifications during the program to match your ability. We use hand weights and bodyweight exercises to get you moving and connecting with your body. During class Jonna offers tips and suggestions about balance, nutrition and lifestyle changes to maintain better health. All abilities are welcome!
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11am at the York Beach Fire House
$5.00 per class
Pay by the month or purchase a punch card for 5 or 8 classes
Line Dancing
Diane Anderson teaches a choreographed routine with a repeated sequence of steps. A low impact, fun exercise for the mind as well as the body. Dances to popular music include waltz, fox trot, jitterbug, mambo, and rumba. All easy movements to work our muscles, joints, balance and memory. No partner necessary!
Wednesdays 10-11am
Fridays 9:30-10:30am
at the Center for Active Living
$5.00 per class
Pay by the month or purchase a punch card for 5 or 8 classes
Shake It Up
'Shake It Up' is a lively and active dance class disguised as an exercise class! This fun-filled class, instructed by Rhonda DiCarlo is full of work out moves with a strong focus on dancing. Class begins with a warm up and ends with a cool down, with strategic stretching in different dance routines. The routines are easy to follow for all fitness levels, with an upbeat mixture of American, Latin and International music.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-10am
at the York Beach Fire House
$5.00 per class
Pay by the month or purchase a punch card for 5 or 8 classes
Video Instructed Classes - FREE!
Aerobic exercise with a group to a video in the Center for Active Living's large activity room.
Go at your own pace and drop-ins are always welcome!
Mondays - 9-9:45am
Wednesdays - 9-9:45am
Fridays - 8:30 - 9:15am
TAI CHI by Video
Both beginners and experienced participants are invited to join the group.
Fridays - 1-2pm
The Yorkettes
The Yorkettes are a group of dancers from Rhonda DiCarlo's Shake It Up Dance Class that perform several times a year throughout the York Community. Check out their latest video.
SCOOP Newsletter
Activity Calendars
DINING OUT TRIPS
Breakfast Out -
Raspberries, Ogunquit, ME (Wednesday, November 6 - $5)
Bus leaves at 7:45am and we’ll return at approximately 11:30am
Lunch Out - No Lunch out for October
Dinner Out - No Dinner out for November
TRIP REGISTRATION POLICIES
Residents sign up on TRIP CLIPBOARDS, by the front desk, the week before Registration Day. You can call in your trip choices, too! You may sign up with a resident trip buddy (friend/spouse). After the Lottery is run, you'll be notified of your status for trips. Non-residents can check on trip availability when registering.
CAL doors open at 8:30am and staff will start taking Registrations at 9am.
Sign in with Front Desk Volunteers when doors open and you enter the building. There will not be an attendance list outside the building.
After signing in with the Front Desk Volunteers, enjoy coffee & a snack while you wait for your name to be called for registration.
Please have your registration sheet filled out before your name is called. Thank you!
When a trip reaches the limited number of participants, we will initiate a waitlist. We will contact you if we have an opening, at which time you will have the option of joining the trip and payment will be due to secure your spot.
If CAL has to cancel a trip (due to weather, etc.) and we aren’t able to reschedule, you’ll receive a User Credit for the full amount.
If you need to cancel a trip you will receive a User Credit only if we are able to fill your spot. There will be no credit issued if the spot is not filled.
Our bus does not have restroom facilities. We plan a rest stop on longer trips whenever possible.
Trip reminder calls are made 1-2 days in advance of trip to confirm times. Please be on time so that we can keep on schedule.
DAY TRIPS
HORSE-DRAWN HAYRIDE and LUNCH at the FRIENDLY DINER
Pittsfield, NH
Thursday, November 14th
9am - 3pm Cost $5.00
Back by popular demand!
We LOVE hayrides and what better way to arrive at our lunch destination than by a horse-drawn wagon. Dress warm and be ready for a fun adventure!
Please bring a cash tip ($20) for our host.
SHOPPING DAY
Wednesday, November 20th 8:30am - 4pm Cost $10.00
Spend a fun shopping day with Becky and Kim! We’re planning our shopping route to include a variety of stores around the Rockingham Mall in Salem, NH. Lunch break at a local restaurant midday.
DISNEY’S ‘FROZEN’ BROADWAY MUSICAL at the Portsmouth Music Hall
Wednesday, December 4th
3-11pm Cost $85.00
Our afternoon will begin with an early dinner (TBA) before we arrive at the
Music Hall for an evening of holiday magic. ‘Frozen’ is full of music, humor and the meaning of true love! Dinner $$ on your own.
TRIP REGISTRATION POLICIES
Residents sign up on TRIP CLIPBOARDS, by the front desk, the week before Registration Day. You can call in your trip choices, too! You may sign up with a resident trip buddy (friend/spouse). After the Lottery is run, you'll be notified of your status for trips. Non-residents can check on trip availability when registering.
CAL doors open at 8:30am and staff will start taking Registrations at 9am.
Sign in with Front Desk Volunteers when doors open, and you enter the building. There will not be an attendance list outside the building.
After signing in with the Front Desk Volunteers, enjoy coffee & a snack while you wait for your name to be called for registration.
Please have your registration sheet filled out before your name is called. Thank you!
When a trip reaches the limited number of participants, we will initiate a waitlist. We will contact you if we have an opening, at which time you will have the option of joining the trip and payment will be due to secure your spot.
If CAL has to cancel a trip (due to weather, etc.) and we aren’t able to reschedule, you’ll receive a User Credit for the full amount.
If you need to cancel a trip you will receive a User Credit only if we are able to fill your spot. There will be no credit issued if the spot is not filled.
Our bus does not have restroom facilities. We plan a rest stop on longer trips whenever possible.
Trip reminder calls are made 1-2 days in advance of trip to confirm times. Please be on time so that we can keep on schedule.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS
The Center for Active Living offers 2-3 overnight trips each year. We are currently planning for our Collette Tour to Portugal in September 2025. Please see the link below for more information.
NATURE & OUTDOOR RECREATION
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Join these active hikers, and others, on an upcoming walk/hike. Always let us know if you plan to participate so that we can give you all the details and to let you know if there is any change in our plans due to weather, etc. Our hikes are always meet-ups (drive on your own) unless otherwise specified.
Bring a water bottle, good walking shoes, a walking stick, binoculars, bug spray, sunscreen and a camera!
Mt. A Scavenger Hunt!
Drive on your own and meet at Mt. A for a Nature Scavenger Hunt! We’ll meet in the Parking Lot to begin our fun morning of scavenging with Mt. A staff person, Naomi. Bring snacks, water bottle and wear proper footwear for walking on uneven terrain.
EDUCATION & HEALTH
HAVE YOU HAD A CHANCE TO ATTEND ANY OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE CENTER FOR ACTIVE LIVING?
FREE OCTOBER PROGRAMS
Living on a Fixed Income with Irene Bowen
Monday, October 7th - 10am
Irene will share tips and strategies on living on a fixed income.
Medicare Updates with Brianna Henward
Friday, October 18 - 10am
Learn about the latest Medicare Updates for 2025: Major prescription drug changes, MaineCare expansion and Medicare Plan updates.
Living Past 80 with Shawn Shambo
Monday, October 21st - 10am
Turning the corner into our 80’s is not always easy. Shawn has information to share that will help with that transition.
Erin McGann Talk Series
Tuesday, October 22nd - 10am
CREATIVE ARTS
SEPTEMBER CRAFTS
Crafts w/Lisa - Fall Craft
Monday, October 28th - 1:00 - 3:00pm
It's time for a Fall Craft!
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
IT’S TIME TO START PLANNING FOR OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
On Friday, November 22nd & Saturday, November 23rd!
DONATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Starting on October 1st through October 31st, we will be accepting new donations
for the Holiday Fair. Everyone looks forward to shopping at our tables for gently
used treasures during our Fair and we need your donations! All proceeds benefit
the Center for Active Living and go directly toward programs, activities, events and
other items that aren’t covered under our regular operating budget.
Please drop off your items in the shopping cart at the front entrance, starting on 10/1. You may take the cart to your car for easier transport and then bring it back into the building and leave it in the designated entrance area at CAL.
We will not be able to accept clothing, TV’s or electronic devices, books or exercise equipment.
We will accept seasonal holiday decorations, linens, games, glassware, crafts,
jewelry, pocketbooks, toys and miscellaneous items in good, clean condition.
THANK YOU - WE APPRECIATE YOUR DONATIONS THAT HELP TO SUPPORT CAL!
HOLIDAY CRAFTS FOR THE MADE IN MAINE TABLE
Are you a local crafter that would like to donate some handmade crafts
to our Made in Maine Table? We would love to hear from you!
This is a popular table during the Fair and we need your help.
Please reach out to CAL if you’re interested in helping to stock the
Made in Maine table. Thank you!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Calling all interested VOLUNTEERS! WE NEED YOU!
The CAL FAIRS are BIG EVENTS and we can always use extra hands to
set up tables, work a shift on Fair day at one of the many tables and to
help clean up after the Fair. Working at the Fair is a lot of fun and
you’ll get to see old friends and make new ones, too!
Let us know if you’re interested in learning more about volunteer
opportunities at CAL. We’re a very special community!
ALL AGES WELCOME TO VOLUNTEER!
YEARLY SPECIAL EVENTS
The Center for Active Living offers several Special Events throughout the year. Watch for updates and information each month in the SCOOP.
Here's a few of those fun events:
Derby Day
Drive-in Movie Night
Potluck Dinners
Lobster Feast with the Masons
Chowder Fundraiser
Stake-out with the YPD
CAL's Thanksgiving
Holiday Christmas Party
Halloween Celebration
Valentine Tea
A Night in Vegas
Fall Fair
Spring Fair
Summer Camp
Winter Camp
CAL COLLABORATIONS
White Pine Programs
York Public Library
Portsmouth Senior Center
YSCA
Southern Maine Agency on Aging
St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge
AARP Age-Friendly Network
SOS - Serving Our Seniors
York Beach Fire Department
The Cliff House
OLDER ADULT RESOURCES IN YORK
If you need help with Food, Housing, Health, Transportation, Faith and Socialization, please click the link below to find more information on where to get assistance in the York area.
BINGO for Fun
Board & Card Games
CAL members enjoy a wide variety of weekly games including Mahjong, Poker, Cribbage, Bridge and Mexican Train Dominoes. Check the schedule link below to see when your favorite game is being played and join in the fun with a group that likes that game, too!
Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic
The York Beach Fire Department offers a FREE Blood Pressure and Glucose Clinic once a month at the Center. This is a drop-in clinic with no appointment necessary. Usually, the second Monday of the month from 2-2:30. Check the monthly calendar or call the center to check if the clinic will take place.
Books, Videos & Puzzles
The Center for Active Living has a wide variety of books, videos and puzzles that are available to borrow. Drop in during regular business hours to browse the many shelves for your reading and viewing pleasure and check out the hallway shelves by the card room for an assortment of jigsaw puzzles. When you are ready to return your borrowed items, you can leave them in the drop box near the entrance door. We welcome donations of gently used items that are not older than 5 years to add to our collection.
CAL Book Club
The CAL Book Club meets every month to discuss a recently read book provided by the York Public Library's inter-loan system. You pick up the book at the Center for Active Living and come back to participate in the discussion with the group. Easy-peasy and lots of fun being able to share your thoughts and opinions on the book with others.
CAL Gals Club
Ladies of CAL provide a safe and non-judgmental environment to promote friendship and camaraderie while sharing information and reducing isolation. We’ll engage in meaningful conversations while addressing concerns related to aging and life’s challenges, offering tools and resources to better understand our journey.
See the current calendar for the next CAL Gal Club meeting.
CAL's Game Show Day
Keep your eye on the calendar for our very popular GAME SHOW DAY at CAL. Recent game shows have included Wheel of Fortune, Friend Connection and $10,000 Pyramid. Always fun and always unpredictable, CAL puts their own spin on each game, and you never know what will happen!
CAL's Vinyl Cafe
Bring your vintage vinyl albums and your 45's, too, and share in the nostalgia with other music lovers. We listen to everything from jazz to rock'n roll and everything in between. Be ready for a spontaneous dance party mixed with a lot of reminiscing! Check the calendar for the next date for the Vinyl Cafe.
Candlepin Bowling
Our active and friendly bowling group gathers once a month for candlepin bowling at the Bowl-O-Rama in Portsmouth on Lafayette Road. We welcome all levels of bowlers from beginners to well- seasoned for non-competitive games. Play one string or all three! The group usually meets the second Tuesday of each month but always check the current calendar for possible changes.
Conversational French
Join Volunteer Instructor, Christine Yanco and our new Conversational French group to get a French refresher or get started on a new journey. Maybe you have an upcoming trip planned and need to learn a few simple phrases to help with communication in a French speaking country. All abilities are welcome to join in.
Drumming with Patsy Onatah
A traditional Drum Circle with Patsy Onatah is both relaxing and invigorating. Patsy loves sharing her passion for drumming, and she brings out the power of rhythm in all of us. Bring your own drum/small percussion if you have it. Patsy brings extras to share if you don’t have one. Usually the third Tuesday of each month. Check the calendar for this month's gathering.
Class charge is $5.00
Haircuts with Susan
Haircuts and other trims (eyebrows and beards) are offered by Susan once a month on the fourth Thursday. Pay Susan directly ($15) by cash or check at time of service. Call or drop-in to check on availability. Schedule is subject to change on Thursday holidays.
Late Night at the Center
CAL members are invited to the center for extended hours (4-8pm) on LATE NIGHT for fun & games. Choose from Wii Bowling, Scrabble, Rummykub, Cribbage and other card and/or board games. Bring a new game to teach or join in on an established favorite.
Check the calendar for this month's LATE NIGHT!
Movie Monday
Who doesn't enjoy popcorn and a good movie? Gather with other film enthusiasts and enjoy a popular comedy or drama. Give us some movie recommendations and we'll see what we can do. Always FREE and everyone is welcome to join in! Check the calendar for this month's Movie Monday.
Peace of Mind
YCSA's Family Services Manager and Town of York General Assistance Director, Janie Sweeney, joins us two mornings per month and offers guidance and support to our members. Make an appointment for a one-on-one consultation with Janie if you need help finding area resources pertaining to Medicare, housing, food security and more.
Pickleball
Seasonal Pickleball at CAL runs from June to October, weather permitting. We have portable nets and paddles/balls for those interested in playing in the parking lot at CAL. All are welcome to play for FREE!
Pickleball has ended for the season at CAL. Please check the Parks & Rec schedule for indoor pickleball at the York Middle School for the winter.
Sing-Along with Art
For the love of SONG! We have found that this one simple program is the best therapy around. Each month we come up with a different music theme, print out the lyrics so that everyone can follow and then sing like nobody can hear you. No judgement here. Turn a mediocre day into a great one by joining the Sing-Along with Art!
Tech Help
Do you need help with your cell phone, tablet, or laptop? Volunteer, Shaun Morrill, provides tech assistance each month on the 4th Thursday from 11am-2pm. Appointments can be made at the front desk at CAL - 363-1036.
Check the current calendar for exact date.
Ukulele Group
Join the fun of strumming with our NEW Ukulele Group! We have Shea Ellis from Mountain Road Music instructing the class two times a month. When Shea can't be with us we'll play and practice at CAL on our own. We meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30-10:30. Arrive at 9:15 to tune your instrument and get settled in and ready to play by 9:30. The York Public Library has loaner Ukuleles available with your library card. Call or stop in at the library to check for availability. Check the CAL monthly calendar for the ukulele schedule on Thursdays
Cost $10/per month
