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Active Adult programs are designed for ages 60+, however all ages are welcome **A Thrive membership or day pass is required to participate in any program**

Bunco

Bunco is a game played with 12 or more people in groups of 4 trying to score points while taking turns rolling three dice. A bunco is achieved when a person rolls 3 of a kind and all 3 numbers match the round number. Entry fee of $2.

Day: Wednesdays

Time: 11:30 AM-2 PM Location: Dogwood 2

Bingo

Feeling lucky? Join us each week for some gambling fun! You have three chances a week to win some money and enjoy the company of other members. Cards: $1 – Max 6

Day: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays

Time: M/Th: 10-11:30 AM

Tuesday: 5-6:30 PM Location: Dogwood 1

Mexican Train

Mexican Train is a game played with number dominoes. The object of the game is for a player to play all the dominoes from his/her hand into one or more chains, from a central hub.

Day: Fridays

Time: 1-4 PM Location: Thrive Dogwood 3

Dominoes

Play different domino games with other active adults.

Day: Mondays & Thursdays

Time: 12:30-5 PM

Location: Thrive Yucca

Pinochle

Pinochle is a card game played with 2-4 players and played with a 48-card deck. This group is looking for all players to join!

Day: Wednesdays & Fridays

Time: Noon-5 PM Location: Thrive Yucca

Euchre

Euchre is an offshoot of Juckerspiel, a game that became widely popular throughout Europe during the Napoleonic era. This game is best with four participants, playing two against two as partners. All skill levels are welcome.

Day: Mondays

Time: 12:30-4 PM Location: Thrive Dogwood 1

Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments

Think you’ve got what it takes to play against some of the best? Then come out and play your hand in our Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament where we will give prizes to the top winners.

Day: June 9, July 14, Aug. 11

Time: 1-5 PM Location: Thrive Sage

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation, but also involves a degree of chance. This game is open to all skill levels.

Day: Tuesdays

Time: 10 AM-Noon Location: Thrive Active Adult Lounge

Duplicate Bridge

Playing duplicate bridge is one of the best ways to become a better bridge player. Come join this fun and unique card group to fine tune your bridge skills.

Day: Thursdays

Time: 1-5 PM Location: Thrive Dogwood 1

Blood Pressure Checks

Our Lewisville Fire Department will be providing a blood pressure check the third Monday of every month for our Active Adults. Come in and get yours checked.

Day: June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 Time: 9-10 AM Location: Thrive Active Adult Lounge

Widow Person’s Brunch

Come have brunch with some of your friends and neighbors! Make new friends and enjoy some new activities. Please bring two simple recipes to share.

Day: Thursday, July 13 Time: 10:30 AM-Noon Location: Thrive Dogwood 2

Open Play Chair Volleyball

Join your friends in a fun-filled afternoon of volleyball. The game is played like traditional volleyball except in a chair and unlimited touches on the beach ball.

Day: Tuesdays Time: 2:30-4:30 PM Location: Thrive Dogwood 2 & 3

Team Chair Volleyball

The Chameleons are a competitive Chair Volleyball team that compete in tournaments throughout the year all over the DFW area. Join in with your friends.

Day: Thursdays Time: 1-3:30 PM Location: Thrive Dogwood 2 & 3

Needleworks

This group of enthusiastic individuals enjoy crocheting, knitting, quilting, embroidery, and other needlework projects. All levels are welcome.

Day: Thursdays Time: 10-11:30 AM Location: Thrive Yucca

Thrive’s Acoustic Jam

Jam with this friendly group of people who love playing music just as much as you.

Day: Fridays Time: Noon-3 PM Location: Thrive Sage

Meals on Wheels

Come enjoy a pre-packaged lunch from Meals on Wheels and have the option to stay and socialize with other active adult members. You must sign up by noon the day prior to guarantee a meal.

Day: Monday-Friday Time: 11:30 AM-Noon Location: Thrive Active Adult Lounge

Power of Attorney Seminar

Informational seminar on legal issues impacting seniors, and an opportunity to complete critical Power of Attorney forms with the help of an experienced estate planning attorney. Documents will be notarized at the time of the meeting in order to execute documents.

Day: Tuesday, Aug. 15 Time: 10-11 AM Location: Thrive Sage

Trivia Game Night

You don’t have to be smarter than a fifth grader to play! We play in groups. Join us for some laughter and fellowship. Come and join Care N’ Care as they test your Trivia knowledge. Snacks and prizes will be provided.

Day: Thursday, July 6 Time: 6-7 PM Location: Thrive Dogwood 1

Sing-a-long

Warm up your singing voice with some old time favorite tunes. This group is always welcoming new participants.

Day: Wednesdays Time: 2-3 PM Location: Thrive Dogwood 3

Monthly Birthday Party

Thanks to our partnership with AmeriLife, every first Tuesday of the month we will celebrate our Active Adult birthdays. Please join us to receive breakfast, treats, and gifts for that month’s birthdays.

Day: June 6, July 11, Aug. 1 Time: 10-11 AM

Location: Thrive Sage

Lunch & Learns:

More than just Medicare

Join Heather & Harold with AmeriLife for part one of a four-part Lunch & Learn series.

Day: Thursday, Aug. 17 Time: Noon-1:30 PM Location: Thrive Dogwood 3

Day Trips:

Choctaw Casino Trip

Join our Active Adults for a trip to the Choctaw Casino! We will be renting a bus to take us there and back.

Day: Wednesday, June 28

Time: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Location: Thrive to Choctaw Casino and back

Fee: $35/person (price subject to change)

Dallas Museum of Art Trip

Join us on an educational trip to the Dallas Museum of Art. Dallas Museum of Art was made for you to connect with and be moved by works of art. From contemporary installations to paintings and sculptures, there’s always something new to experience.

Day: Friday, July 28

Time: 9:30 AM-2:30 PM

Location: Thrive to museum and back

Fee: $35/person

Line Dancing

Through our partnership with Care’n Care, Line Dancing will be provided on the third Monday of each month. Wear your dancing shoes and come have fun with us.

Day: June 26, July 17, Aug. 21 Time: 1-2 PM Location: Thrive Dragonfly Fitness Studio

Active Adult Item Swap

Join some friends to swap a different item each month. In June, bring copies of your favorite recipe to give to others, and please make sure it is legible (easy to read). In July, bring a new or gently used movie to swap. The August swap will be books. If you’re looking for some new reading or watching material, or to get rid of books/movies that you have already read/seen, these swaps are perfect for you! No money should change hands. If you get home and decide the items aren’t quite what you were looking for, we ask that you GIVE them away to someone. All items need to be in clean and working order.

Day: June 17, July 22, Aug. 19 Time: 11 AM-1 PM Location: Thrive Sage

Coffee and Questions

Enjoy some refreshments and ask your questions of a City of Lewisville staff member on the second Wednesday of each month. There will be a representative from a different city department each month.

Day:

Session 1: June 14-Inspections & Planning

Session 2: July 12-Library

Session 3: Aug. 9-LLELA

Time: 9:30-10:30 AM

Location: Thrive Active Adult Lounge

Medicare Q & A-Turning 65

If you are confused about Medicare, how it works, and how it’s going to impact your life, come join Nations Insurance Solutions and ask experts on Medicare. They will provide factual information on Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, prescriptions, and how they work with your VA, group retirement plan, etc.

Day: Thursday, Aug. 3 Time: 11 AM-1 PM Location: Thrive Dogwood 3

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