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:
November 11: Just in time for the holidays! Join us for a fun and creative experience as you paint your choice of ceramic at Paint Your Pot in Cary. Cost is $2 plus the cost of your ceramic piece which covers paints, glazing and firing in the kiln (process requires 3-5 days after which you may pick up your masterpiece at the studio). Afterward, we'll dine at Lugano Ristorante (self-pay). Shuttle departs at 10:10 a.m. and returns by 1:45 p.m. Registration opens on Oct. 1.
December 10: Get in the holiday spirit as we explore Downtown Raleigh's Illuminate Art Walk with it's large-scale, interactive and light-based art pieces! We'll start the evening at Irregardless Cafe for dinner (self-pay), followed by the self-guided tour (free). Shuttle departs at 4:15 p.m.; returns around 8:30 p.m. Registration opens on Nov. 1.
December 10 - 14: Annual Holiday Gift Shop Volunteer Opportunity. Donate toys for participants in our community outreach programs and/or volunteer at the event. We will need volunteers to help organize the shops, wrap presents or help parents. This is a great way to give back and get in the holiday spirit! Sign up to Volunteer.
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.
