Renew Active Program

Dear Renew Active Participant,

As communicated on December 29th, Optum and the YMCA were not able to reach an agreement for the YMCA to continue offering Renew Active in 2024 under the existing offering. However, the Y is now able to offer you a favorable membership that we hope you will be pleased with as it is substantially better than any offering in the past.

As a 2023 Renew Active program participant, the YMCA will provide you with continued access to your YMCA of Metropolitan Washington branch location throughout the month of January 2024. Simply complete the guest waiver found at this link (click here) and kindly show your driver's license or other photo identification to our team at the front desk when you arrive and sign the guest log book.

The Y invites you to join our Association at this time as a senior member at a reduced senior rate of $59/month with complete access to all programs and services included with membership. For your information, many of the like service providers are now restricting access to senior memberships or charging additional fees for services such as outdoor aquatics and pickleball. Please know that financial assistance will also be available to those who cannot afford the reduced rate (please reply to this email for assistance). The Y also offers a senior couple rate for two seniors that want to join together and share the same household or last name. If you are interested in learning more about the senior couple rate, please reply to this email.

The YMCA will offer Renew Active participants that join the YMCA in January with the following:

When you join the YMCA in January, your February membership dues will be waived. Your first membership payment would be on February 26, 2024 for the month of March.
You will have access to all YMCA locations included with nationwide reciprocity, subject to the terms and conditions of the reciprocity program.
You are invited to participate in the following health and wellness programs in 2024, including:
One free nutrition counseling session with the Y’s Registered Dietician. To learn more, click here.
One free monthly wellness discussion with our wellness team. After you develop a plan for success in your initial consultation, you are invited to a free monthly fitness assessment where you can track and celebrate your achievements, set new goals and meet new Y staff and fellow members to support you on your journey.
One free Pickleball clinic for players of all ability levels at Y facilities that offer Pickleball.

As a YMCA member, you will enjoy access to an outstanding array of programs that specifically appeal to our active senior population, such as Aqua Arthritis, Zumba Gold, Senior Meditation, volunteer programs, and more. If you are interested in joining the YMCA as a senior member, of if you have additional questions, please reply to this email for assistance or ask for assistance at the branch.

Yours truly,

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington