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:
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.
September 6 and 13: Sunset Cruise on Jordan Lake
TWO OPPORTUNITIES! Join us for a 2-hour sunset cruise on Jordan Lake! Sit back and enjoy the breathtaking scenery and wildlife on a pontoon boat ride lead by our captain/guide/wildlife expert. Food/beverage is permitted on board (water/soft drinks and chips provided). Cost is $35 per person. Shuttle departs at 4:30 p.m. and returns by 8:30 p.m. Registration opens on Aug. 1.
Check back for details on upcoming events:
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.
