THRIVE is a social and service group of people ages 55 and over. We gather together to serve the community, build friendships, share interests and simply enjoy each other’s company!
Build Community Through Group Fitness & Fellowship
Group Fitness:
- Aqua Fitness: Circuit, Zumba, Aqua Fit
- Thrive: Chair Yoga, Balanced & Strong
*Group fitness class sign-up is required through the YMCA App or our online schedules.
Hope Valley Farms recurring events:
- Club Meet Up – Every first Tuesday - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (New club every quarter)
- Gardening and Homesteading - Every Wednesday -11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Begins in March '26)
- Game Day – Every second Thursday – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Bring games to share.)
- Potluck – Every third Tuesday – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m (May bring a non-member guest.)
Seasonal Special Events
February at Hope Valley Farms YMCA
- Tuesday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Club Meet Up: Social Crafting
Bring a project or just come and have fun! - Thursday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Game Day: Board Games
Bring a game or just come and have fun! - Tuesday, Feb 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Potluck: Asian/New Year's/Mardi Gras Theme - Thursday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Field Trip: "Living in Color" Art Exhibit at Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh
To help us prepare, please sign up in advance.
March at Hope Valley Farms YMCA
- Tuesday, March 3, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Club Meet Up: Social Crafting - Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Gardening and Homesteading - Thursday, March 12 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Game Day: Board Games - Tuesday, March 17 ,11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Potluck: Irish Dish or Something Green - Thursday, March 26 , 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Special Fitness Class
*See our full group exercise schedule online or in our mobile app.
To find out more, join our Facebook group or reach out to staff contact Coco Kumaraswamy.
