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:
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.
January 12 (Sunday) – Let’s go Duckpin bowling at Strike & Barrel! This is a smaller version of bowling with a ball just over 3 lbs that has no holes, fitting into the palm of your hand; plus, you wear your own shoes. Cost of Duckpin is $11 (payable at venue); lunch is self-pay. Shuttle leaves at 10:45 a.m.; returns by 3:30 p.m. Registration opens on December 1.
January 28 (Tuesday) - It's the 3rd annual THRIVE Winter Olympics at the Northwest Cary YMCA from 9 a.m. - noon! Enjoy fun and fellowship with other THRIVE groups as we engage in a friendly competition of cornhole, pickleball and chair volleyball followed by lunch and an awards ceremony. Details and sign up link coming soon!
March 30 (Sunday) – 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.
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.
