ACTIVE ADULTS

Programs

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 two 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

If you are interested in making your own custom jewelry or want to learn how to repair your own jewelry, we have a place for you. Come attend this class and learn the basic steps of creating your own jewelry and jewelry repairs. Day: Fridays Session 1: Jan. 6-27 Session 2: Feb. 3-24 Session 3: March 10-24 Session 4: April 7-28 Session 5: May 5-26 Time: 10-11 AM Location: Yucca Fee: $15/session

Sing-a-long

Warm up your singing voice with some old time favorite tunes.

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

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: Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14, May 12 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 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 competes 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

LLELA

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, LLELA, is located at 201 E. Jones Street. *The entry fee to LLELA is $5 per vehicle (debit or credit card only). Season passes are available online. **Registration is required for ALL programs. Hike + Write My First Fish

Journaling will deepen your observation, thinking, and memory of nature. Join us for a beginners class where we will discuss the elements of a journal and how to practice mindfulness in nature so that you can create your very own Nature Journal. You are welcome to bring a journal of your own or purchase one from us for $5. Day: Saturday, Feb. 25 Wednesday, March 8* Wednesday, April 12* Time: 10 AM-Noon Age: 18+ Fee: $10/person Location: LLELA *Thrive Nature Park; 1950 S. Valley Pkwy Ready? Set? Cast! Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Certified Angler Educators and learn how to prepare a rod, bait a hook, and casting techniques. You can catch your first fish at any age but for this program, ages 5 and up are welcome. Day: Saturday, March 11* Thursday, May 20 Time: 11 AM-1 PM Age: 5+ Fee: $10/person Location: LLELA *Railroad Park; 1301 S. Railroad St.

A Chance to Hike

Nature Walk

Animal tracks, deer trails, singing birds, trees with personality – we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk. This family-friendly hike will last about two hours.

Day: 1st Saturdays Time: 10 AM-Noon Age: All ages Fee: Free with paid entry to LLELA Location: LLELA This free guided nature walk for members of the Special Needs community will take place along the wide and level crushed-granite surface of the Cottonwood trail. We may see signs of deer, coyote, or bobcat, and maybe even see an armadillo during this mile-long hike. No reservations required. Day: 3rd Saturdays Time: 10 AM-Noon Age: All ages Fee: Free Location: LLELA

Join our trail guides as they lead a moonlit stroll through the woods and across the prairie. We may hear some bumps in the night, but have no fear...it’s probably just an armadillo. Howling coyotes, hooting owls, and other nocturnal sounds will provide an out-of-the-ordinary hiking experience. Day: Tuesday, Feb. 7 Friday, March 24 Time: 6-8 PM Age: All ages Fee: $10/person Location: LLELA

Toddler Nature Time

In this Winter/Spring nature exploration program for toddlers, join us weekly for storytime and a guided hike through your favorite urban wilderness. Don’t worry about the rain, we have indoor space where we play, too! We encourage you to bring along a snack or lunch to enjoy on your own after the program. Day: 3rd Wednesdays Time: 10-11:30 AM Age: 1-4 Fee: $5/toddler Location: LLELA

Saturday at the Cabin

Completely restored and furnished with all the trappings of everyday frontier life, the Minor-Porter Log House gives visitors to LLELA a window on life in Denton County in 1870. Knowledgeable volunteers will guide visitors through the structures (log house, smokehouse, and reconstructed dugout) and answer questions in this informal tour. No registration required. Day: 3rd Saturdays Time: Noon-3 PM Age: All Ages Fee: Free with paid entry into LLELA Location: LLELA Looking to get a glimpse of a Painted Bunting? Having difficulty putting a feathered face to that one particular tweet? Join us for a tour of prime birding locations throughout LLELA and get tips from the experts on becoming a better birder. Birders of all skill levels are welcome.

Day: 2nd Saturdays Time: 7:30 AM Age: 10+ Fee: $5 Location: LLELA

Homeschool Natural Science Class

Mix some Field Study into your Earth Science curriculum this Spring. This semester we will dive deep into everything prairie and the amazing ecosystem we call home. We will focus on vegetation, wildlife, natural forces and climate, and why scientists call prairies the upside down rainforest. Each class includes hands-on activities and time on the trails. Space is limited so sign up today. Day: Thursdays; March 30, April 13, April 27, May 11 Time: 10 AM-1 PM Age: Grades K-8 Fee: $15/class. *Register for all 4 to get a discount! Location: LLELA