Tired of the traffic and cost of parking? Want to use public transportation, but perhaps you don’t know how or just don’t feel comfortable yet using public transportation.
Let’s change that!

Jennifer McCoy, Marketing Specialist for Community Transit, will be here to present a seminar on the basics and “How To’s” of public transportation in our area.

Following the presentation, participants will take a ride on a community transit bus to Everett Station. Seniors qualify for a “Regional Reduced Fare Permit” (age 65 and above) at no cost. You will simply need to show identification with your birthdate to receive the card. The reduced fare permit cards are free through the end of the year. In addition to the Regional Reduced Fare Permit cards, all participants will receive a 30-day FREE pass for unlimited rides.
We will learn about the new Zip Shuttle program coming to Arlington.

FREE Community Transit Seminar and Bus Ride for Seniors

• Tired of the traffic and cost of parking?
• Want to use public transportation now that the Link Light Rail has opened in Lynnwood?

Perhaps you don’t know how or just don’t feel comfortable yet using public transportation. Let’s change that!

Join us for a comprehensive workshop designed just for you!

What to Expect

• 30-Minute Presentation: We will meet at the Mukilteo Y to learn the basics of riding transit, including how to get started, plan your trip, and ride the bus confidently.
• Bus Ride to Lynnwood City Center Station: After the presentation, we’ll board a special transportation bus (no general riders) and head to Lynnwood City Center Station.
• Visit the RideStore: Get your Senior reduced-fare ORCA card if you’re 65+ and don’t have one yet!
• Walking Tour: Explore Lynnwood City Center Station, where you’ll learn how to transfer between the bus and Link Light Rail.
• Important Notes: If you already have an ORCA card, please bring it! Everyone will receive a free pass for unlimited rides on all regional transit providers—your existing ORCA card number will be needed. This event aims to empower you to utilize public transportation with confidence.

Please give at least a 48-hour notification should you need to cancel your registration so that someone on the wait list may attend.

Join us for a fun day trip with friends to La Conner.

Quaint shops and local charm and home to three significant museums and their ongoing exhibits.
Visit one or more, along with shopping and fabulous restaurants.
We will provide your lunch (sandwiches, fruit and veggie tray and drinks).

Transportation provided- Meet at the YMCA at 9:15am to depart by 9:30am

Join us for Nutrition for Healthy Aging, a series of informative nutrition classes for senior citizens, hosted by Sensibly Sprouted and led by Mikel Bryant, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CD, LDN, a Registered Dietitian.

-March: Nutrition Essentials for Seniors: Fueling a Vibrant Life
-April: Strong to the Bone: Building Muscle and Protecting Bone Health
-May: Taste the Rainbow: Seasonal Colors and Nutritional Benefits
-June: The 1200-Calorie Myth: The Truth About Calorie Deficits
-July: Filling the Gaps: Addressing Deficiencies and Smart Supplementation

This series will provide practical tips to help you maintain a balanced, nutritious diet for healthy aging. Join us each month to support your well-being and enjoy the benefits of good nutrition in your later years!

7 Science-Backed Strategies to Calm the Chaos, Manage Stress, and Sleep Better

Rewire Your Anxious Brain: A Talk with Dr. Rozina Lakhani

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or stress? Join psychiatrist and author Dr. Rozina Lakhani for an engaging, story-rich session based on her book Ultimate Toolkit to Rewire Your Anxious Brain.

Learn 7 science-backed strategies to calm your mind, manage stress, and finally sleep better—through relatable examples, practical tools, and warm, hopeful insights.

✨ Real tools.

💡 Fresh perspective.

💬 A conversation that could change everything.

The Everett AquaSox take on the Spokane Indians on Thursday, July 24 at 12:05 pm at Funko Field in Everett.

We have reserved tickets for a fun day at our local ballpark. Have lunch at the ballpark with your YMCA friends.

Transportation is NOT provided by the Y.

The Everett AquaSox takes on the Spokane Indians on Thursday, August 21 at 12:05 pm at Funko Field in Everett.

We have reserved tickets for a fun day at our local ballpark. Have lunch at the ballpark with your YMCA friends.

Transportation is NOT provided by the Y.

Join us for a meal!

There is nothing quite like sitting around a table enjoying a delicious plate of food with friends.

This event is free with a dish. Bring a friend who needs community. We’ll save you a seat, let’s eat!

Where: Community Room at Stanwood-Camano YMCA

Stay Safe & Informed: Senior Safety Event Hosted by the Stanwood Sheriff’s Department

Join us for an important community event hosted by our very own Stanwood Sheriff’s Department, focused on safety and scam prevention for seniors. While physical assaults on seniors are rare, knowing how to stay safe is always a smart idea.

Topics include:

• Personal safety tips and situational awareness
• How to recognize and avoid financial fraud and scams targeting seniors
• Q&A with law enforcement officers

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to better protect yourself and your loved ones. Stay informed, stay safe!

The many benefits of Yoga- flexibility, strength, balance, and calmness to name but a few are realized when we move and breathe to the natural rhythms of the world around us.
In this workshop we’ll explore the Fundamentals of Flow- the art of surrender and letting go. This format is open to all ages and levels of experience and designed to provide tools you can use outside of the classroom to bring a bit more ease and richness to your everyday lives.

Join us for an informative speaker series hosted by Medulla Chiro One Wellness Centers!

Learn how maintaining core strength and proper spinal alignment can improve your overall health and make everyday activities easier. A health educator from their team will share helpful tips on spinal health, provide stretching and relaxation techniques, and offer screenings. This session is designed to give you a practical advice on staying active and feeling your best.

Let’s put public transportation knowledge to use by taking a trip to Seattle’s new “Overlook Park” and “Wings Over Washington”

We will meet at McCollum Park and take the bus to Link Light Rail in Lynnwood. From there, we will travel to downtown Seattle where we will walk to the Seattle Waterfront via Seattle’s Overlook Park. We will head to Pier 57 where you can do “Wings Over Washington” (optional).

We’ll take time to enjoy lunch (either a sack lunch or Ivar’s) and then head back up to Link Light Rail for the return trip to Lynnwood and then McCollum Park.

When?
Thursday June 5- 9:30am-4pm
Where?
Meet at McCollum Park and take a bus to the Lynwood Link Light Rail

Final Destination
Seattle Pier 57

Cost

• Orca Card with available funds to pay for your transportation ($1.25 each way)
• Wings Over Washington ($22) optional
• Lunch at Ivar’s (Depends on personal order) optional

You may bring a sack lunch

This trip involves approximately 3-4 miles of walking