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:
April 17 - WRAL Studios Tour + Azalea Gardens
Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the WRAL Weather Center and their state-of-the-art high-definition newsroom, plus enjoy a self-tour of their beautiful azalea gardens! Lunch follows at Cafe Carolina. Tour is free; lunch is self-pay. Shuttle departs at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 1 p.m. Registration opens March 1.
April 19 - "Bright Star" at Temple Theatre
Join us for a live performance at Temple Theatre in Sanford! * NOTE: You must order your own ticket(s) directly by one of the two methods below (make sure you are ordering tickets for the April 19, 2 p.m. performance). Tickets are $40 and often sell out quickly. When registering on Sign Up Genius for this trip, please note which seat you chose in the comment field (coordinator is in G108). Call the Temple Theatre Box Office at 919-774-4155 between 2 - 6 p.m. Tuesday -Friday and request your seat choice. View seat availability, or order from the website.
Bright Star is a musical about a literary editor and a World War II soldier who discover a secret that changes their lives. The show is set in the American South in the 1920s and 1940s. When Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives.
We'll start with lunch at Yarborough's Homemade Ice Cream & Grill, then walk across the block to the Temple Theatre. Shuttle departs at 10:45 a.m. and returns around 5:30 p.m. Performance and lunch are self-pay.
May 7 - Executive Mansion Gardens Tour and Transfer Co. Food Hall
Enjoy a private tour of the beautiful Executive Mansion gardens followed by lunch at Transfer Co. Food Hall.
NOTE: Tour involves walking on some uneven terrain and through grass. Tour is free; lunch is self-pay. Shuttle departs at 9:30 a.m. and returns by 1 p.m. Registration opens April 1.
May 16 – Stagville Plantation Tour
Join us for a private tour of Stagville Plantation - part of one of the largest plantation complexes in the American South in the late 18th century. NOTE: Tour involves walking on unpaved surfaces and standing for long periods of time. Afterward, we’ll dine at Farmside Kitchen. Tour is $2 cash, payable at venue; lunch is self-pay. Shuttle departs at 9 a.m. and returns around 2 p.m. Registration opens April 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.
