AOA Email Group Registration – Stay Connected!
Join our AOA (Active Older Adult) email group to stay informed, inspired, and engaged! By registering, you’ll receive updates on upcoming social events, wellness opportunities, fitness programs, and healthy living activities created specifically for our AOA community at the Baierl Family YMCA.

Once you complete your registration, you’ll be added to our AOA email list to ensure you never miss an event, program launch, or important announcement. We’re excited to help you stay active, connected, and thriving with us at the Y!

Join us for an indoor yoga class with special friends from Capricious Goats!  These precious babies will be wearing diapers and onsies for extra cuteness and cleanliness.  Yoga mats will be provided but please feel free to bring your own mat or a towel if you prefer.  Light refreshments for participants and snacks to feed the goats will also be provided.  Goat Yoga is open to participants ages 10+.  Please reach out to our Healthy Living Director, Jennifer Werley, [email protected], with any questions.

Lead the way as a Gold Community Champion, our premier sponsorship level. Your business will be recognized across all Youth & Family special events throughout the year, demonstrating your commitment to community connection and well-being.

Become a Silver Healthy Living Hero and show your commitment to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This level offers enhanced branding and marketing to help your business shine.

Curious about creating your own signature scent using natural ingredients? In this fun and interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to blend essential oils to create a personalized fragrance in a convenient roll-on bottle. Discover a healthier alternative to store-bought perfumes made with synthetic “fragrance” while exploring the many wellness benefits of essential oils.

During the class, you’ll learn the basics of essential oil blending, including how different scents can help promote calm, lift your mood, or help you feel more centered. Participants will be guided through the process of creating their own custom blend and will leave with a roll-on perfume uniquely designed for them.

This class is designed for ages 10 and up and must be attended with a paying parent or guardian. Participants will make one roll-on blend during the workshop, with the option to create a second roll-on for $15 cash payable to the instructor to cover additional supplies. Perfect in time for your Mother’s Day gift planning! After the class, stay and socialize over some chocolate, fruit and cheese platters with accompanying fizzy drinks.

For any questions, please email Chef Oliver at [email protected]

Whether new or experienced with a plant-based lifestyle, all are welcome. Come and meet others who are learning and benefiting from plant-centered eating. You’ll receive helpful information, support, and cameraderie!

Date: Third Tuesday of every month

Time: 6:30-7:30pm

Location: Front Lobby

Inclusive & Welcoming Environment

The Sampson YMCA is committed to creating a space where individuals of all abilities, backgrounds, and identities feel welcomed, respected, and valued. This event is designed to be inclusive and adaptable to meet the needs of all participants. Each participant will bring Pokemon Cards to trade.

Sensory-Friendly Support

We strive to provide a comfortable experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Adjustments such as reduced noise, flexible participation options, and supportive staff are available to help everyone engage in a way that works best for them.

All Abilities Participation

This event is open to individuals of all abilities. We celebrate diverse strengths and encourage participants to engage at their own pace, with modifications and support provided as needed.

Family & Caregiver Friendly

Families and caregivers are welcome and encouraged to participate or support as needed. We recognize the importance of community and connection in creating a positive experience for all.

Respect & Belonging

At the Y, we lead with kindness and inclusion. Participants are expected to treat one another with respect, fostering a safe and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong.

The American Red Cross will be onsite in the Sampson Family YMCA Community Room hosting a Blood Drive on:

Friday, April 17th

12:00PM – 5:00PM

For more information and to sign up please visit:

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time

It states Registration closed as you have to register through Red Cross Website.

Join us for Sensory Swim, a welcoming and inclusive aquatic experience designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities and diverse abilities. This special event creates a calm, supportive environment where participants can enjoy the pool at their own pace.

During Sensory Swim, the pool atmosphere is thoughtfully adapted to reduce overstimulation. Lighting may be softened, noise levels minimized, and attendance limited to provide a more comfortable and predictable experience for all.

This event is ideal for children, teens, and adults who benefit from a quieter, more structured setting, along with their families and caregivers. Our goal is to ensure every participant feels safe, supported, and empowered while building confidence in the water.

Come as you are and experience the Y in a space where everyone belongs.

Take a break from your spring cleaning and join us for a Cinco de Mayo stroll on the trails of our lovely campus.  The walk will be led by members of the Westmoreland Bird & Nature Club (WBNC.NET) and no experience is necessary.  This is the peak time of year for the spring migration of warblers and other songbirds.   We may even spot some spring wildflowers.  The terrain is a bit hilly and uneven in spots.  Meet us at the Pavilion, wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars.  Plan to join us post-walk for a bird feeder craft, coffee and donuts.

We are establishing a Fruit Tree Orchard here at The Sampson Family YMCA and need your help! Join us as we undertake this exciting endeavor in collaboration with Tree Pittsburgh to plant a grove of Paw Paw, Persimmon, Cherry, Hazelnut, Asian Pear and Fig Trees. Once established the Orchard will be an exciting opportunity to welcome fresh fruit to our Teaching Kitchen and Healthy Living programs and for members old and young to experience nature in a new way as we welcome more birds and butterflies!

Registration is encouraged so we have all the help we need to establish the young trees in the ground.

For questions or to find out other ways you can support this long-term project please email Chef Oliver at [email protected]