THRIVE (formerly Lively at 55+) 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!
This year, we're excited to expand to regional options in a partnership between the Poole Family YMCA (Garner) and East Triangle YMCA (Johnston County).
ONGOING FUN
- Pickleball: Typically*, Mondays (9:30 - 11:30 a.m. & 6 - 8:45 p.m.), Tuesdays (1:30 - 3 p.m.), Wednesdays (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.), Fridays (9:30 - 11:30 a.m. & 6 - 7:45 p.m.), Saturdays (9 a.m. - Noon) and Sundays (3:30 - 5:45 p.m.) in the Poole gym. *See our gym schedule for weekly details
- Group Fitness: Please check our group fitness schedule for the latest dates and times.
Restore & Core, Mon./Wed. at 8:30 a.m.
Restore & Core: Stretch, Fri. at 8:30 a.m.
Balance & Strong, Tues./Thurs. at 11:45 a.m.
Adaptive Fitness, Fri. at 11:30 a.m.
Gentle Aerobics, Wed. at 11:45 a.m.
Restore & Core: Mobility: Tues./Thurs. at 8:15 a.m.
Bollywood Dancing: Sat. at 12 p.m.
Drumming (Member-Led): Tues. at 1 p.m.
Sign Language (Member-Led): Mondays beginning February 2 - March 23 at 1:30 p.m.
UPCOMING
Please sign up for all events in the YMCA lobby.
January
Tuesday, Jan. 6: Crocheting at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 7: 2026 Potluck & Planning Meeting from 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Wingswept, 800 Benson Rd.
We would love to hear your suggestions for 2026!
Thursday, Jan. 8: Book Club at the Library at 10:30 a.m.
We are trying something new! January’s book is The Secrets We Kept by Laura Prescott. Books will be available at the library in December.
Friday, Jan. 9: Tour of the Museum of Art at 11:15 a.m.
Afterwards, we will have lunch at the Museum Café (lunch on your own). We will meet at the museum and please sign up in the lobby.
Wednesday, Jan. 14: Candle-Making Class at 1 p.m. at The Hot Spot
Location: 2664 Timber Dr.; Cost: $25
Lunch afterwards at Mojo’s (2468 Timber Dr., Garner; lunch on your own). We will meet at The Hot Spot and please sign up in the lobby.
Wednesday, Jan. 21: Escape Room Adventure
Dinner first at The Clubhouse Restaurant (51-A Technology Dr., Garner) at 5:30 p.m. (dinner on your own). Escape Room (41 Technology Dr., Garner) begins at 6:45 p.m. Cost: $30 (pay at the door). Please sign up by Jan. 9.
Wednesday, Jan. 21: Dance Lesson (Style TBD); 6 - 7 p.m.
Monday. Jan. 26: Lunch at 12:30 p.m. at the Asian Delight Buffet
Location: 4424 Fayetteville Rd., Raleigh. We will meet at Asian Delight Buffet and please sign up in the lobby.
Tuesday, Jan. 27: Crocheting at 2 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 30: Thrive Olympics at NW Cary YMCA from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Events include chair volleyball, pickleball and cornhole. Practice begins in January. Cost: $15. Please sign up at the front desk or on the website.
February
Monday, Feb. 2: Beginner Sign Language Class Taught by Kim at 1:30 p.m.
Meets every Monday for 8 weeks. Please sign up in the lobby.
Tuesday, Feb. 3: Crocheting at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 7: Shadows of the Sixties Show at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Garner Performing Arts Center. Tickets: $25 or $35 (purchase on the GPAC website). Meet for dinner at Carolina Ale House at 5:30 p.m. (dinner on your own). Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 9: Painting Class: Diamond Dots with Kathy at 3 p.m.
Come learn a new technique! Sign up in the lobby.
Wednesday, Feb. 11: Service Project with Linda Jo at 2 p.m.
We will be making small flower arrangements to donate to a nursing home for Valentine’s Day.
Friday, Feb. 13: Valentine Lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Location: NC State Alumni Club, 2450 Alumni Dr., Raleigh. Lunch is on your own and please sign up in the lobby.
Wednesday, Feb. 18: Dance Lesson (Style TBD), 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26: Lunch at La Cocina at 11:30 a.m. and followed by a movie (TBD)
JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP!
For up-to-date information on events and activities, join our Closed Facebook Group.
Contact
Interested in joining our THRIVE group? Contact Beth Porter (Poole) and Dana Quigley (East Triangle) for more information!
