The Lieutenant Governors’ Challenge, Statewide Wellness Office
(302) 577-8787
12-week Exercise and Nutrition Reward-Based Program
Free of charge
Exercising with Diabetes: Delaware Collaborative for Diabetes Management and Childhood/Adolescent Obesity, Christiana Care Health System and YMCA of Delaware
Central YMCA, Studio B and D
501 West 11th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 254-9622, ext 149
Wednesdays 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., February 24-May 12
Western YMCA, Aerobic Studio
2600 Kirkwood Highway
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 709-9622, ext 1129
Fridays 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., February 26-May 14
This 12-week program provides information and tools to help manage diabetes through physical activity and proper nutrition. Each session is taught by exercise physiologists and/or registered dietitians, and features:
• 45 minutes of classroom-style discussion.
• 45 minutes of exercise. Blood glucose, blood pressure and heart rate monitored throughout.
To register, complete the information packet available at Member Services, obtain a physician’s signature and return all with your payment. Cost: $75
Delaware Greenways
1910 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 655-7275
Public trails
Walking trail maps
Walking programs
Free of charge
Police Athletic League of Delaware (PAL) Center
7259 Lancaster Pike, P.O. Box 1111, Hockessin, DE 19707
302) 239-8857
Monday-Friday: 2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (school year hours)
Monday-Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (summer hours)
3707 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-6170
Mondays: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Line Dancing Instruction
Enrollment is free
Delaware Department of Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities, Delaware Senior Olympics
Locations vary
(888) 881-6128, (302) 736-5698
Athletic classes and competitions
Free of charge
Delaware Department of Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities, Walk Delaware Program
Locations vary
(888) 881-6128, (302) 736-5698
Walking Programs
Handicapped patients are encouraged to participate
Free of charge
The Urban Health and Environment Learning Project (UHELP)
408 East 8th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133 ext. 324
Aerobics Classes
Handicapped patients are encouraged to participate
Enrollment is free
New Castle County Community Activity Centers
Location varies
(302) 395-5890
Yoga, tai chi, aerobics, etc. for seniors
Golf classes
50 years or older
Low cost
Claymore Senior Center
504 South Clayton Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 428-3170
Fitness Center: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ballroom Dancing, Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Traditional Line Dancing, Monday: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Low Impact Aerobics, Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Yoga & Health Management, Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
ZUMBA Dance Class, Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Bocce: 9:00 a.m.
Shuffleboard: 12:30 p.m. – Tournaments on Wednesdays
Bowling League, Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.
Open to Public
Free membership
$15.00 per month for Fitness Center
Polish-speaking interpreters available
Chinese American Community Center
1313 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-0432
Aerobic exercise
Ballroom dance
Basketball
Dance exercise
Dragon – Lion dance
Fencing
Folk dance troupe
Table tennis
Tang Soo Do
Annual senior membership is $6
Chinese-speaking individuals welcome
Empowered Yoga
2000 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 208, Wilmington, DE 19806
302.654.YOGA (9642)
Newark Shopping Center, 230 East Main St, Unit 328, Newark, DE 19711
302.738.YOGA (9642)
Hockessin Athletic Club, 100 Fitness Way, Hockessin, DE
(302) 239.6688
Massage, rolfing, bodytalk, one-on-one, retreats, master cleanse, community outreach, blog, recommended books & podcasts, healthy recipes
Pure Yoga Pilates Studio
14 “A” Trolley Square, Wilmington, DE 19806
302.225.YOGA
Yoga U
Brandywine Square, 2900 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
302-368-4440
Curves
160 Peoples Plaza, Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-8004
1156 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE, 19701
(302) 838-7825
641 W. Newport Pike, Newport, DE, 19804
(302) 996-9550
4565 New Linden Hill Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 286-6666
3629 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE, 19810
(302) 477-9400
7 Chestnut Hill Plaza, Newark, DE 19713
(302) 731-2617
24 B Trolley Sq., Wilmington, DE, 19806
(302) 425-5665
400-402 Suburban Drive, Suburan Plaza, Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-2920
568 West Main Street, Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-3076
“We are the first fitness and weight loss facility dedicated to providing affordable, one-stop exercise and nutritional information for women.”
Bernard & Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center
101 Garden of Eden Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-5660
Pincus/Grant Fitness Center (North Entrance)
Monday – Thursday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fitness classes
Cardiovascular Efficiency Training
Personal Training
$82.00 Application Joiner Fee
Monthly Fees range from $28.00 – $82.75
Ladies Workout Express
4803 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 239-5088
30-minute circuit training designed for women
Senior Programs
YMCA, Bear
351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE 19702
(302) 836-YMCA
Monday – Friday: 5:30 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am – 8:00pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 8:00pm
YMCA, Brandywine
3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
302-478-YMCA
YMCA, Central
501 West Eleventh St., Wilmington, DE 19801
302-254-YMCA
Monday – Thursday: 5:30 am – 10:15 pm
Friday: 5:30 am – 8:15 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 6:45 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:45 pm
YMCA, Walnut Street
2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE 19711
302-472-YMCA
Monday- Thursday: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sun: CLOSED
