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.
Special Events:
July 2: Amazon Fulfillment Center Tour
Ever wondered what happens when you shop on Amazon? Join us on this free guided walking tour of one of Amazon's robotics fulfillment facilities where associates and robots work together to prepare orders for shipping. The tour is approximately 60 - 90 minutes long, starting at 11:45 a.m. On the tour you may walk up and down at least one flight of stairs and walk approximately 1 mile. Prior to the tour, we will have lunch at Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q (self pay). Shuttle departs at 10:25 a.m.; returns around 2 p.m.
July 16: Downtown Cary Park Tour
What do these places have in common: Gathering House & Garden, Frantz Square, The Nest, The Bark Bar, Botanical Gardens and Skywalk? They are just a few of the areas within the seven acres that make up the Downtown Cary Park. Join us on this free guided tour followed by lunch at Academy Street Bistro (self-pay). Shuttle departs at 9:40 a.m.; returns around 1:30 p.m. When signing up, if you opt to drive separately, please note that in the comment field.
August 9: NC Museum of Art Tour
Join us for a docent-led private Highlights Tour of the NC Museum of Art followed by lunch at The Big Easy Oven and Tap. Tour is free; lunch is self-pay. Shuttle departs at 10 a.m.; returns by 1:45 p.m.
August 31: New Hope Valley Railway Brew 'N' Choo
Take a relaxing train ride through the woods of New Hill and enjoy a nice brewery draft beer from Havoc Brewing Company and/or food from Bruster's Ice Cream and Doherty's Paddy Wagon (not included in cost of ticket). The train ride lasts for about an hour and you may bring food and drinks on the train with you. In addition to the train ride, there will be a Porsche Club Cruise In on that day. Link will be sent to you to order ticket. Dinner follows at Daniel's Italian Restaurant in Apex (self-pay). Shuttle leaves at 2:45 p.m.; returns around 7:30 p.m.
Check back for details on upcoming events:
SEPTEMBER: Jordan Lake Cruises
OCTOBER: Senior Day at the State Fair; Historic Oakwood Cemetery Tour
NOVEMBER: Paint Your Pot; Nasher Museum Tour
DECEMBER: Downtown Raleigh Illuminate Art Walk; Annual Holiday Gift Shop Volunteer Opportunity
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.
