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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**

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

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