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:
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. Sign up to participate on an Olympics Team.
February 7 (Friday) - Join us for a Snack-n-Learn: Fraud Prevention and Awareness Workshop by Detective Michael Wood with Cary PD. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages while we learn about this timely and important subject. This event is FREE and will take place in Taylor's conference room from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Registration opens on January 1.
February 24 (Monday)- 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 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.
