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Programs Active Adults
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**
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: 12:30-3:30 PM Location: Thrive Dogwood 1
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
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
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
Dominoes
Play different domino games with other active adults.
Day: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 12:30-5 PM Location: Thrive Yucca
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 & Fridays
Time: Tuesday: 2:30-4:30 PM Friday: 10-11:30 AM
Location: Thrive Dogwood 2 & 3
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
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
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
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
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
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: 11:45 AM-2 PM Location: Dogwood 2
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
Active Adult Holiday Dance
Put on your best attire and lace up those dancing shoes, we’re walking in a Winter Wonderland at this year’s Active Adult Holiday Dance. The festivities will be in full swing with live music, refreshments, and a photo booth opportunity to capture those precious memories. Don’t miss out on the last dance of the season.
Day: Thursday, Dec. 14
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: Thrive Dogwood 1
Fee: $7/member; $8/non-member
Pizza, Popcorn, and Moving Pictures
Come enjoy a night-in at the movies for a realistic price. There will be pizza and popcorn available. The movie will be shown on our projector screen, as well as the TV screens in the room to make it a complete viewing experience. Sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living and Trio Home Care & Hospice.
Day: Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 30, Dec. 28 Time: 2-5 PM
Location: Thrive Dogwood
Fee: $5/person
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: Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 Time: 10-11 AM 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: Sept. 13
Session 2: Oct. 11
Session 3: Nov. 8
Session 4: Dec. 13
Time: 10-11 AM
Location: Thrive Active Adult Lounge
Loss Survivors Social
Losing a loved one can be difficult and Thrive is here to connect you to support during this time. Our monthly social is a chance for those who have lost a loved one to come together and socialize through a variety of activities. Story-telling and sharing are always encouraged but never required.
Day: Wednesdays & Fridays
Wednesday: Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 Friday: Sept. 15, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 Time: Wednesday: 10-11 AM Friday 6-7 PM Location: Thrive Dogwood
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: Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8
Time: 1-5 PM
Location: Thrive Sage or Dogwood 2
Senior Social Hour(s)
Thrive is providing a new opportunity to spend time with friends or make new ones. On the second Wednesday of each month, join us for popcorn and brain teasers during our social hour in the Active Adult Lounge. Activities will vary by month to keep things lively.
Day: Wednesdays
Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13
Time: 3-5 PM
Location: Thrive Active Adult Lounge
Lunch & Learn
Join our sponsors as they bring in experts from a variety of different vocations. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required.
Day: Days vary
Time: Times vary Location: Thrive Dogwood 1
Seminars
Come join some of your friends and neighbors. Make new friends and learn more about a variety of topics.
Day: Days vary Time: Times vary Location: Thrive Dogwood 1
Outdoor Walking Club
Get to know your local Lewisville nature on a bi-weekly stroll around Thrive and Thrive Nature Park. This hour-long, leisurely hike will give you the chance to learn about what creatures and plants live among us, as well as give you the tools and opportunities to identify them yourself. Please bring good walking shoes and a water bottle, as well as any eye equipment (camera, sunglasses, binoculars, etc.) you might want along our hike.
Day: Sept. 12, Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 24 Time: 9-10 AM Location: Meet in Active Adult Lounge
Get The Facts
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Better Living for Texans presents this 4-session series that teaches how to read the nutrition facts labels and identify portion sizes, sodium, fat, and added sugar found in foods.
Day: Thursdays; Nov. 9-Dec. 7 (no class Nov. 23) Time: 1-2 PM Location: Thrive Dogwood 1
Active Adult Holiday Luncheon
Bring your holiday spirit with a gathering that celebrates thanks and brings joy to all. Holiday- themed games and lunch will be provided for all. If you’d like to participate in the white elephant gift exchange, please bring a wrapped gift of $10-$20.
Day: Friday, Dec. 22 Time: 11 AM-Noon Location: Thrive Dogwood 1
Line Dancing with Care’n Care
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: Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18 Time: 1-2 PM
Location: Thrive Dragonfly Fitness Studio