Senior community programs remain far and few in our society. Our mission is to create free innovative community wellness programs for seniors in public spaces in Houston.
Who We Are
Founded by Fritz McDonald, the Great Age Movement is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization launched in 2017. Great Age Movement empowers older adults in Houston and surrounding areas through free, innovative health and wellness programs in vibrant public spaces. From our signature Great Age Fitness Parks™ and Great Age Senior Fitness Club™ at Discovery Green Park to our Great Age Senior Art & Exercise™ sessions in local museums, we provide engaging, holistic experiences that support physical, emotional, and social well-being. Our objective is to combat isolation and loneliness while promoting healthy aging all while eliminating cost as a barrier so seniors can thrive, connect, and fully enjoy life-enhancing opportunities in their community.
Indoor Program
Our Great Age Art & Exercise Program™, in partnership with The Health Museum, offers a unique indoor experience where art and movement come together. Participants enjoy guided workouts through the museum’s exhibits set to upbeat music, combining light physical activity with mental enrichment. This creative approach encourages mobility, mental stimulation, and social connection in an inspiring and uplifting environment.
We provide volunteer-led support and sponsored refreshments across all of our programs to promote health, lifelong learning, and social connection. We are also committed to expanding the activities available at our Great Age Fitness Park™ locations by introducing additional outdoor offerings, including yoga, dance, stretching, and educational classes that focus on mental and spiritual wellness.
We Need Your Support
We are currently raising funds in 2025 to bring our third Great Age Fitness Park™ to life in Houston's Fifth Ward, creating more accessible spaces where older adults can thrive through movement, connection, and joy. Your support will also help us continue and expand our transformative Great Age Art & Exercise™ and Great Age Senior Fitness Club™ programs, empowering seniors to stay active, engaged, and inspired. Together, we can build a healthier, more connected future for our aging community.
GREAT AGE MOVEMENT
@ HOME LAB SERIES!
In partnership with The Health Museum, we provide you FREE online videos to exercise in the comfort of your home and discuss topics that benefit seniors.
