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Program Offerings
Discover a wide range of fitness, athletic, and social programs at the Ann Arbor YMCA, designed to serve our members and the community all year round. Check out the exciting programs currently open for registration below. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, call us at 734-996-9622 and inquire about our upcoming programming!
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Program Offerings
Use the following page to search through all of our program offerings by location or category. If you are looking for group exercise classes, please see the information above. If you have any issues with the search below, you can try searching through Daxko directly.
Category
Location
AAPI – Ikebana Workshop (Beginner)
Learn the ancient traditional art of Japanese flower arranging with the Ikebana International Ann Arbor Chapter 183.
Ikebana floral arrangements are sculptural, focusing on the flower’s shape and form. Arrangements are precise and meaningful, typically featuring a single or limited number of flowers. All florals and supplies will be provided.
This workshop is designed with beginners in mind, offering a welcoming introduction to the foundational principles and techniques of ikebana – no prior experience needed. If you’re looking to continue building your skills, be sure to check out our intermediate Ikebana workshop on Saturday, May 30.
The term ‘ikebana’ comes from the combination of the Japanese ‘ikeru’ (‘to arrange (flowers), have life, be living’) and ‘hana’ (‘flower’). Possible translations include ‘giving life to flowers’ and ‘arranging flowers’.
Dates
May 29 - May 29, 2026
Friday @ 18:00-20:00
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA | Michigan Room
AAPI – Ikebana Workshop (Intermediate)
We are excited to offer our first-ever intermediate Ikebana workshop with the Ikebana International Ann Arbor Chapter 183.
Learn the ancient traditional art of Japanese flower arranging while building on foundational techniques with a more advanced class experience.
In addition to taking home your ikebana creation, this class includes complimentary supplies to help you continue practicing at home. Participants will receive a kenzan (also known as a ‘frog’ in the U.S.) and a low vase, either a moribana or suiban. For those interested in continuing their ikebana journey, these are essential tools that can last a lifetime!
This workshop is ideal for those who already have some familiarity with ikebana and are ready to build onto foundational techniques with more advanced arrangements. The featured arrangement for this class will be the flowing form, using a variety of different floral materials to create movement and balance. If you’re brand new to ikebana, we encourage you to check out our beginner workshop on Friday, May 29.
Dates
May 30 - May 30, 2026
Saturday @ 13:00-15:00
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA | Michigan Room
AAPI – Learn to Play Go Workshop
An introduction to one of the oldest two-player strategy board games! Attendees will learn game rules and play with fellow first-time players.
Originating 3,000 years ago in China, one two-player strategy board game remains unchanged ? the game of Go. Go is played on a 19 by 19 board, creating more possible variations than the number of subatomic particles in the known universe!
Ready to start your Go journey? Join our FREE beginner Go class taught by Jamie Tang, Vice-President of the Go non-profit, NextMove Foundation.
Dates
May 10 - May 10, 2026
Sunday @ 15:00-17:00
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA | Michigan Room
AAPI – Riichi Mahjong Workshop
An introduction class to Riichi Mahjong taught by Southeast Michigan Riichi, a Detroit and Ann Arbor-based Riichi Mahjong club. This class is great for beginners or players who would like to hone their skills. All game materials will be provided. Just bring yourself and excitement to learn!
About Riichi: Riichi mahjong is a variant of mahjong created and popularized in Japan. Mahjong is a family of tile-based games where the goal is to create a winning hand containing specific combinations of tiles, either by drawing them from the tile wall or by calling them from other players. Mahjong shares some similarities with rummy games, and if you?ve played rummy before the goal of creating runs and sets may already be familiar to you. Riichi mahjong involves an engaging mix of luck, strategy, and skill!
Dates
May 09 - May 09, 2026
Saturday @ 10:00-12:00
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA | Michigan Room
Adult Basketball League – Spring 2
At the Y, our 5 v 5 recreational basketball league is all about having fun and meeting new people!
– Register Individually
– Teammate Requests welcomed
– Ages 18+
– Games beginning at 1:00pm
– Two 20-minute halves
– Self Refereed
– Evaluation Scrimmage on first week.
Dates
Apr 20 - Jun 07, 2026
Sunday @ 13:00-16:00
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA | Gymnasium
Adult Starting Strength
Build confidence, power, and knowledge in this foundational strength training class designed for adults of all fitness levels. Under the guidance of Alex CPT and Specialist in Strength and Conditioning, you’ll learn proper form, technique, and safety across key lifts, helping you develop strength that lasts.
This class focuses on learning the tools to continue your strength journey independently, empowering you to feel comfortable and capable in the weight room. Whether you’re brand new to lifting or looking to refine your skills, this supportive, educational environment will set you up for long-term success.
Class meets twice per week.
Dates
May 12 - Jul 02, 2026
Tuesday @ 17:00-18:00
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA
Adult Volleyball League – Spring 2
Join us for our 5 v 5 recreational volleyball league! Games will occur Friday nights at either 7:00 or 8:00pm. The first day will be used as an evaluation night to determine fair and competitive teams. Best of 3 games each night, if time permits, you may play the 3rd game even if the match has been decided. Teammate and friend requests welcomed.
Dates
Apr 20 - Jun 07, 2026
Friday @ 19:00-21:00
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA | Gymnasium
AOA Water Exercise – Fri 9:00 AM
AOA Water Exercise is a warm water class designed to help older adults improve range of motion and cardiovascular fitness. Participants will move through a variety of cardio, light strength training, and range of motion exercises in a supportive aquatic environment. This class takes place in the Family Pool (90° water). This class is free to members, but registration is still required.
Dates
Apr 20 - Jun 07, 2026
Friday @ 09:00-10:00
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA | Family Pool
AOA Water Exercise – Mon 9:00 AM
AOA Water Exercise is a warm water class designed to help older adults improve range of motion and cardiovascular fitness. Participants will move through a variety of cardio, light strength training, and range of motion exercises in a supportive aquatic environment. This class takes place in the Family Pool (90° water). This class is free to members, but registration is still required.
*No class Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)*
Dates
Apr 20 - Jun 07, 2026
Monday @ 09:00-10:00
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA | Family Pool
AOA Water Exercise – Wed 9:00 AM
AOA Water Exercise is a warm water class designed to help older adults improve range of motion and cardiovascular fitness. Participants will move through a variety of cardio, light strength training, and range of motion exercises in a supportive aquatic environment. This class takes place in the Family Pool (90° water). This class is free to members, but registration is still required.
Dates
Apr 20 - Jun 07, 2026
Wednesday @ 09:00-10:00
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA | Family Pool