By Eddie Roach
VillagesOKC will join the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City and other community partners for a Healthy Aging Open House on Wednesday, May 27, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Mitch Park YMCA, 2901 Marilyn Williams Dr., in Edmond. The event is in conjunction with Older Americans Month.
Every May, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month as a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm ACL’s commitment to serving older adults.
The 2026 theme, Champion Your Health, focuses on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. It encourages taking an active role in managing your own health, advocating for yourself, accessing preventive care, and making informed decisions that support independence.
The Mitch Park open house will provide free all-day guest passes and free joining fees for new members. In addition to trying out group exercise classes and pickleball, attendees will learn about programs from VillagesOKC and the other participating organizations.
Participants will include Mercy Hospital, Aging Our Way: Oklahoma’s Multisector Plan on Aging, AARP, Metro Library, Oklahoma State Department of Health and INTEGRIS Health + INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation.
VillagesOKC will offer a variety of casual 25-minute topical conversations led by local experts in a variety of industries. Raising Cain’s will provide tea and lemonade.
Following is a schedule of events:
10:30 a.m. Yoga – Studio B
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pickleball – Gym
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Demo EGYM – Upstairs Fitness Area
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Connect with Community – Resources + Refuel with Healthy Refreshments
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Coffee Talk with VillagesOKC
11:30 a.m. SilverSneakers Cardio Fit – Studio A
12:30 p.m. SilverSneakers Yoga – Studio A
In addition to the Mitch Park event, free all-day guest passes and free joining fees will be available May 27 at all 15 YMCA’s in the Oklahoma City metro.
