WEEKLY PROGRAMS AT THE SENIOR CENTER
MONDAYS
*Based on Volunteer Hours
Painting Group: This informal group meets on Mondays & Fridays, but painters are welcome to work on their own at any time. The group works from photographs, calendar art, and old masters. Bring your own painting materials; group size limited to 8-10 participants. Come when you can, get ideas from each other, and enjoy some good conversation! 9am ā Noon No Fee
Cards & Games: Group decides the game, or multiple groups can play different games. Games available here include the following:
Board games: Parcheesi, Trivial Pursuit, Backgammon, Mancala, Clue, Payday, Ticket to Ride, Go, Chess, Checkers, Battleship Word games: Balderdash, Pictionary, Taboo, Scattergories, Scrabble, Smart Mouth, Upwords, Whatchamacallit Card, Dice, and Tile games: Yahtzee, Farkle, Cribbage, Mille Bornes, Dominos, Mahjong, Rummikub, Uno, Bohnanza, all manner of traditional card gamesā¦ or bring your own game to share. The possibilities are nearly endless! 1:00 pm No Fee
TUESDAYS
Bone Builders: This low impact exercise, run through RSVP, promotes strength through weight training, plus helps with both balance and bone density. Class may include open discussion about nutrition, disease prevention, and alternate exercises. Class leader varies. 8:30AM & 9:45AM Tuesday & Thursday No Fee
THURSDAYS
Bone Builders: See class description on Tuesday list. Craft Corner: Bring whatever craft project you are working on. Quilting, crocheting, knitting, weaving, decoupage, coloring, stitching the options abound! We have sewing machines available to use. You bring the materials (or peruse what has been donated here), we supply the space, coffee, tea, and socialization. 1:00 pm *Based on Volunteers Hours No Fee
FRIDAYS
Painting Group: See group description on Monday list. BINGO: Come play low stakes, high energy BINGO! 2 cards for $2, additional cards 50 cents each, 6 card maximum. Beverages provided; feel free to bring snacks to share! 1 pm
GROUP FITNESS OFFERINGS
Berkshire Family YMCA | Bennington Branch March 2026
Active BFYMCA membership and registration are required for class participation.
MONDAY
BENNINGTON SPORTS CENTER
8am Hatha Melissa C.
9am Silver Sneakers with Sam! Sam
9am Active Walk Tracy
10am Tai Chi - Advanced Tracy
11am Pilates Sam
11am Beginners Tai Chi Tracy
12pm Muay Thai Foundations Sam
12pm Silver Sneakers
Melissa S.
4:15pm Zumba Jasmine
5:15pm Cardio Drumming Michaela
5:30pm Hatha Yoga Jasmine
BENNINGTON RECREATION CENTER
11am Dancefit Wendy
TUESDAY
BENNINGTON SPORTS CENTER
8am Yoga Flow
Melissa C.
9am Strength & Balance: Advanced Tracy
9am Spin with Melissa Melissa S.
10am Strength & Balance: Beginners Tracy
10am Walk this Way!/Tumble Tots (Adults with youth ages 0-6)
10:15am Floor Yoga
11am Chair Yoga
11am Strength & Balance: Intermediate
Jasmine
Jasmine
Melissa S.
11:30am Cardio Drumming Micheala
12pm Qigong! Tracy
12:15pm Interval Training with Melissa
4:15pm Restorative Yoga
Melissa S.
Jasmine
5:30pm Zumba Jasmine
BENNINGTON RECREATION CENTER
8:10am Aqua Zumba Jasmine
9am Water Joint Health & Mobility Jasmine
Login to your account online to register www.bfymca.org/programs or call the Y Welcome Center (802)500-2770
WEDNESDAY
BENNINGTON SPORTS CENTER
8:30am Balance, Stability, & Core Melissa S.
9am Active Walk Sam
10am Pilates Sam
10:15am Silver Sneakers with Wendy Wendy 11am Full Core Melissa S. 11am SilverSneakers Yoga Sam
12pm SilverSneakers Melissa S.
5:15pm Cardio HIIT Taylor
BENNINGTON RECREATION CENTER
9:30am Cardio Splash Michaela
5:15pm Aqua Aerobics Judi
THURSDAY
BENNINGTON SPORTS CENTER
8am Silver Sneakers: Intermediate Melissa S.
9am Strength and Balance: Advanced Tracy
9am Intro to Interval Training Melissa S. 10am Spin with Melissa Melissa S. 10am Walk this Way!/Tumble Tots (Adults with youth ages 0-6)
10am Strength and Balance: Beginners Tracy 11am Strength and Balance: Intermediate Tracy
5:30pm Active Walk (Beginning March 12th) Tracy
FRIDAY
BENNINGTON SPORTS CENTER
9am SilverSneakers with Sam! Sam 9am Active Walk Tracy
10am Beginners Biking Tracy 10am SilverSneakers Yoga Sam 11am Floor Work Tracy
12pm SilverSneakers Melissa S.
12pm Muay Thai Foundations Sam
BENNINGTON RECREATION CENTER 11am Dancefit Wendy
SUNDAY
BENNINGTON RECREATION CENTER 11am Taylor Swift Aqua Dance Party! (All ages) Daniel/Tiffany
ā COMMUNITY RESOURCES ā
Bennington Town Clerk/ Town Offices (802) 442-1037
Bennington Recreation Center/YMCA (802) 500-2770
Meals on Wheels of Bennington County (802) 442-8012
VNA & Hospice (Bennington Home Health) (802) 442-5502
Bennington Project Independence (802) 442-8136
Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council (BROC) (802) 447-7515
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (802) 442-5436
Retired Senior Volunteer Project (RSVP) (802) 447-1546
Social Security Administration (Rutland office) (866) 690-1944
Green Mountain Community Network (802) 447-0477
Support And Services at Home (SASH) (802) 442-9920
ā HOUSING ā
Bennington Housing Authority (802) 442-8000
Shires Housing (802) 442-8139
THM (office in Manchester) (802) 362-4663
DAY TRIPS
March 3, 11-4
NORTHSTAR BOWLING, WILMINGTON
$10 paid at registration (non-member) covers transportation fee. Shoe rental and game fees will be paid individually at the venue. For planning purposes, shoe rental is $3.75, and game fees are $5.75 per game.
Snack Bar available - Cash and CC accepted
March 5 - 9:30-3:00
BARBIE EXHIBITION, NYS MUSEUM AND LUNCH OUT
$10 paid at registration (non-member) covers transportation fee. Admission to the museum is free but a $5 donation is recommended.
March 26, 9:30-3
TITANIC EXHIBITION - SCHENECTADY - AND LUNCH OUT
$50.00 Members, $60.00 Non-members (Paid at registration - includes tickets and bus transportation) Limited spaces available!
April 9- 9:30-3
OUT TO EAT!
April 16 - 10:30-3 - Cheesecake Factory, Albany April 21 - 10:30-2 - Dinosaur BBQ - Albany
Trip Pricing: Attend all trips for FREE when you join the Y! Otherwise, non-members pay a fee of $10 to cover transportation cost.
MAGIC WINGS BUTTERFLY
CONSERVATORY - SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA - AND LUNCH OUT.
$10 paid at registration (non-member) covers transportation fee. Tickets to the conservatory are $15.00 per person, purchased on site.
SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE SPORTS CENTER
March 17, 9-11:30
ST. PATRICKS DAY BRUNCH
Bring in your favorite Brunch items, and celebrate the holiday. Enjoy hot coffee or Tea while chatting with your friends, listening to Irish music, while enjoying some delicious treats.
April 3rd, 1:00-3:00
EASTER FLOWER ARRANGING
Come join us and make a beautiful centerpiece with fresh ļ¬owers and greenery for your Easter dinner table. $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
April 6, 12:30-2:30
EASTER POTLUCK & BINGO AT THE SPORTS CENTER
Join us for our Easter potluckābring a dish, chat amongst friends, and play BINGO!
April 18
SPRING FLING & OLDIEāS DANCE
More information to come, stay tuned!
SHOPPING & LUNCH
March 12 - 9:30-3 - Clifton Park Center
March 19 - 9:30-3 - Hobby Lobby and Lunch Marios GarageGlens Falls
April 2 - 9:30-3 - Easter Shopping SparkleBarn and 99 Restaurant - Rutland
April 23 - 9:30-4 - Leeās Outlets, Ma - Lunch - Koto Hibatchi Steak House or Friendlyās, Pittsļ¬eld
IN HOUSE PROGRAMS
COFFEE HOUR AT THE SENIOR CENTER
A time to socialize with friends over coffee. Feel free to bring a snack or pastry to share! Takes place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00-11:00am.
COFFEE WITH WENDY
Join Wendy, our adult wellness coordinator, at the Bennington Sports Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for coffee, snacks, good chats, and lots of fun!
ADVANCE DIRECTIVE WORKSHOPS
Hosted at the Senior Center
Upcoming workshops on March 10th & April 14th at 1:00pm.
āThis community workshop series walks through the VT Ethics Network Short Form Advance Directive one section at a time. Each session focuses on a single topic, allowing participants to learn at a comfortable pace, ask questions, and reļ¬ect on what matters most to them. You may attend one workshop or the full series. No medical or legal background is required.ā
2026 Advance Directive Workshop Series Bennington Senior Center
Simple, Step-By-Step Planning for your Health Care Wishes
This community workshop series walks through the VT Ethics Network Short Form Advance Directive one section at a time. Each session focuses on a single topic allowing participants to learn at a comfortable pace, ask questions, and reflect on what matters most to them. You may attend one workshop or the full series. No medical or legal background is required.
Coming up next...
Workshop #2 (Tuesday, March 10th, 1pm)
Choosing a Health Care Agent
Learn how to choose and name someone you trust to speak for you if you cannot speak for yourself.
Workshop #3 (Tuesday, April 14th, 1pm)
Your Health Care Goals and What Matters to You
Explore quality of life, comfort, treatment goals, spiritual wishes, and care preferences.
POOL SCHEDULE
BENNINGTON RECREATION CENTER
Typical Mar - Apr Pool Schedule
Please note that the pool schedule is subject to change and should be checked before arriving. Check online schedules for accurate pool schedule, group exercise, and more: www.bfymca.org/schedules
Sign up for classes, learn about special events, and more on our website!
Below are general schedules for each day of the week. PLEASE LOOK ONLINE FOR ACCURATE SCHEDULE
Monday
6-9am: Lap/Open Swim
9-11am: School Groups
11am-12pm: DanceFit Class*
12-12:30pm: Lap/Open Swim
12:30-1:30pm: School group reversed
1:30pm-5pm: Lap/Open
5pm-7pm Marauders
7-8pm: Lap/Open Swim
Tuesday
8-10am: GroupEx*/Lap Swim
10am-4pm: Lap/Open Swim
2:30pm-4pm Lap/Open
4-6pm: Swim Lessons*
6-7pm: Marauders Reserved
7-8pm: Masters/Marauders Reserved
Wednesday
6-9:30am: Lap/Open Swim
9:30-10:30am: Cardio Splash*
10:30-11:30am: Tots Swim*/Open Swim
11:30am-12:30pm: Lap/Open Swim
12:30-1:30 School Group reversed
1;30-5:15pm Lap/open
5:15-6pm: WaterAerobics*
6-8pm: Marauders Reserved
Thursday
8am-1pm: Lap/Open Swim
1-2pm: School Group Reserved
2pm-4pm Lap/Open
4-6pm: Swim Lessons*
6-7pm: Marauders Reserved
7-8pm: Masters/Marauders Reserved
Friday
6-9am: Lap/Open Swim
9-9:30am: Step Into Swim Reserved
9:30-10:30am: School Group Reserved
10:30-11am: Lap/Open Swim
11am-12pm: DanceFit Class*
12-1pm: Lap/Open Swim
1-2pm: School Group Reserved
2pm-5:30 Lap/Open
5:30-7pm: Marauders Reserved 7-8pm: Kids Night Out*
Saturday
8am-9:30amam : Lap/Open
9:30am-10:30am Adult Swim Lessons
10:30am-12pm: Masters
12pm-3pm : Family Swim
3pm-4pm Lap/Open
SUNDAY: 8am-11am : Lap/Open 11am-12pm: Taylor Swift Zumba
Pool rentals available on weekends Revised 02/13/2026 & subject to change
**Classes with * require registration. Sign up for classes, learn about special events, and more on our website!
