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FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Thrive at A.E. Finley YMCA

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!

Join our Facebook group!

ONGOING FUN:

Pickleball
A great way to be active and if you don’t already know how to learn a new sport! Racquets and balls are provided. Check the Finley gym schedule for regular playing times.

Group Fitness Check out these great options to stay active: 

  • Aqua Fit
  • Aqua HIIT
  • Dance: Dance
  • Dance: Zumba
  • Finley Walking Club
  • Restore & Core: Tai Chi
  • Thrive: Balanced & Strong
  • Thrive: Cardio Strength
  • Thrive: Chair Yoga
  • Yoga: Gentle Hatha

Group Fitness Schedule

UPCOMING GATHERINGS:

Thrive at Camp Kanata
Tuesday, March 31
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join Thrive members from across the Association for a fun day at Camp Kanata in Wake Forest. Participants will enjoy a hiking tour of camp and then activity options like fishing, archery, and pickleball. Lunch at the dining hall is included in cost of registration. If interested, please put your contact information on the interest form at the Welcome Center.
Additional registration required. Cost $30/person.
Transportation will be provided if enough participants register.

Water Aerobics Moves to the Outdoor Pool
Beginning Tuesday, April 7
Every Tue./Thu./Sat. at 9 a.m.

Living Long, Living Well seminar
Thursday, April 9, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
O'Herron Room
Join Jenny McClendon, physical therapist and senior health and fitness expert for a seminar on 10 tips for living a long, meaningful, healthy and fun life! 

Avance Care: Integrated Aging Care
Tuesday, April 28
12 - 1 p.m.
Come listen to one of our partners from Avance Care present on recognizing the physical and cognitive changes as we age and knowing when to seek support. Please sign up on the interest form at the Welcome Center.

Volunteer as a Mystery Reader in Kid Zone
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays in May 2026 
Spend some time reading to our littlest Y members by volunteering to read in our Kid Zone preschool room (ages 18m- 4). Sign up for just one visit or many. If interested, please put your contact information on the interest form at the Welcome Center. Additional registration will be required.

May Day Picnic and Flower Bouquet Making
Friday, May 1
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Picnic Shelter by Outdoor Pool
Let's celebrate spring together with a picnic and fellowship. Please bring a lunch to enjoy outside and then make a bouquet or fresh spring flowers to keep yourself or share with a friend. If interested, please put your contact information on the interest form at the Welcome Center.

All events are subject to change!
Look for specific event details posted around the branch as we get closer to the event dates!

Contact: Brooke.Skilton@YMCATriangle.org