Thrive at the Y! Come to the Y to make friends, get active and volunteer (give back to the community). YMCA THRIVE is geared toward active older adult YMCA members.
Get active, and join a THRIVE group fitness class. In THRIVE group fitness classes, you will find workouts geared for active older adults held at convenient times.
Make friends, THRIVE is a warm and welcoming community. Y’s host fun events at local restaurants and do community activities together.
Volunteer, THRIVE members also team up to volunteer at local YMCA events, such as the Families On! Challenge or tutoring for students in our Y Learning or Community Hope programs
To find out more, contact Linda Collier or join our Facebook Group.
Upcoming Special Events:
February 24 - Join us for a private tour of Duke Chapel followed by lunch at Duke’s Broadhead Center (food court). Tour is free; lunch is self pay. Shuttle departs at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 1:30 p.m. Registration opens on Jan. 1.
March 14 - Come play with us at ParTee Shack! This is not your typical miniature golf venue -- think outside the box! Three unique courses to choose from with challenging twists and fun obstacles! Afterward we’ll dine at Alexander’s Mediterranean Cuisine. Cost of golf is $16; lunch is self pay. Shuttle departs at 9:30 a.m.; returns by 1:30 p.m. Registration opens Feb. 1.
March 30 – It’s YMCA Night at the Carolina Hurricanes v. NY Islanders game! Receive your discounted tickets and leave the driving to us! A payment link will be sent to participants after signing up. Payment deadline is January 10. Cost is $45 - members only. Shuttle departs at 4 p.m. and returns by 8:30 p.m. Registration opens on December 1.
April 1 - Camp Kanata Field Trip! And you thought only kids got all the fun? THRIVE groups from multiple Y’s get to enjoy archery, fishing, hiking, pickleball, fellowship & more! Cost is $25 which includes transportation and lunch. A payment link will be sent to participants after signing up. Shuttle departs the Taylor Family YMCA at 7:45 a.m. and returns by 2:30 p.m.
April 15 - Come learn about where your recyclables go and view the sorting floor during a private presentation at the Sonoco Recycling Center. Afterwards we'll dine at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Tour is free; lunch is self-pay. Shuttle departs at 9:45 a.m. and returns at 1:30 p.m. Registration opens March 1.
May 18 - Come enjoy "Swingtime Canteen" 2 p.m. performance at the Holly Springs Cultural Center with us! This is a nostalgic and hilarious songfest set in 1944 London, where down-on-her-luck leading lady Marian Ames and her gal pals are headed out to entertain the troops. It's a memorable night as these five ladies prove their mettle while they sing over 30 vintage classics. Laughs, tears, emotional fireworks, air raids and celebration of women during the war punctuate this heartwarming story.
Purchase your tickets and select your seats directly from their website. Once you purchase your ticket, please forward your proof of purchase to Linda Collier to confirm your spot. Seniors 65+ are $13; otherwise $15. Choose whichever seats suit you (organizer is in F9). Shuttle departs at 1:15 p.m. and returns around 4:30 p.m.
Use the button below to sign up for any of these THRIVE events.
Branch Activities
- Water Fitness Classes
- THRIVE: Cardio Strength, Strength and Balance Classes
- Gentle Yoga and Stretch & Balance Classes
- Zumba
- Pickleball, Cornhole and Volleyball Pick up
Be sure to check the Group Exercise, Pool and Gym schedules for the above activities' days and times.
