Thriveobx

02/16/2026

ThriveOBX is offering two opportunities this week to practice mindfulness and breathwork and build skills you can use anytime in stressful moments, between tasks or before bed. Both events are led by experienced breathwork professionals and are free to attend.

🌱 Mindfulness and Breathwork at Kind Yoga
Friday, February 20 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Led by Scott “Pickles” Lawlor
Sign up here: https://secureforms.ecuhealth.org/260355343172957

🌱 Community Mindfulness and Breathwork Class
Sunday, February 22 | 3 – 4 p.m.
Outer Banks Health, Seahorse Room
Led by Viva Lachance, RN, BS, NC-BC, NBC-HWC, LMC, CPT, RYT 200 of AquaGenesis Wellness
Sign up here: https://secureforms.ecuhealth.org/260326078790966

Take time to reset, regulate your nervous system and return to calm with intention. We will see you there!

02/15/2026

Rain and all, the Winter Picnic at The Elizabethan Gardens was filled with connection, laughter and plenty of warm soup and tea. Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared conversation and made the day feel welcoming and joyful despite the weather!

From movement with ComMotion to time spent simply being together, this is what community well-being looks like.

02/15/2026

Bundle up and join us at The Elizabethan Gardens for a cozy Winter Picnic! Enjoy community and conversation, live music and a warm, nourishing soup! Admission and activities are free from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

See you there!

02/15/2026

What’s for lunch? 🥣 We are cooking up the ThriveOBX-inspired soup for our Winter Picnic at the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo. Come out and enjoy free admission from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with
ComMotion performing at 11:30 a.m.

See you there!

02/15/2026

OBX Women Who Walk had some great walks at our Move-a-Thon yesterday! 3mi in KDH, 2.25mi in Buxton and 2.5 mi in Manteo! 👟

02/15/2026

“I’m practicing balance while living my purpose.” That’s the heart of the Thrive5.

Purpose gives direction to how we move through each day, while Balance helps keep us grounded along the way. Join the ThriveOBX Balance Challenge and show us how you live with intention while practicing balance.

Use and tag to share. 💜☯️ Working on completing your Playbook? Give yourself a high five for completing the challenge!

02/14/2026

The energy has been amazing at the Thrive Month Move-a-Thon today! From ComMotion to fitness classes, OBX Women Who Walk and more our community has been showing up, moving together and celebrating well-being all day long.

There is still time to join us. The Move-a-Thon continues until 7 p.m. tonight at First Flight High School, Virginia S. Tillett Community Center and Fessenden Center, so come out and be part of the momentum.

View the full schedule by location at ThriveOBX.com/events/thrive-move-a-thon/

02/14/2026

02/13/2026

Wes Stepp is representing ThriveOBX and you can too! The ThriveOBX Barrier Island T-shirt will be available tomorrow, February 14, at the Thrive Month Move-a-Thon. Get yours while they last at the Virginia Tillett Center (cash or check) or First Flight High School (cash, check or card).

Get ready to move at the Thrive Month Move-a-Thon. 🧡 Show love to yourself this Valentine’s Day by joining energizing, guided sessions led by local Move instructors. Enjoy ComMotion, belly dancing with Leona Forbes, Boot Scootin Beaches and more at three locations across the Outer Banks.

Come for the movement, grab the shirt and be part of the energy that keeps our community thriving.

View the full Move-a-Thon schedule by location at ThriveOBX.com/events/thrive-move-a-thon/

02/12/2026

Join us at The Elizabethan Gardens for a free, community Winter Picnic this Sunday, February 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Enjoy community and conversation, music and a warm, nourishing bowl of a ThriveOBX-inspired soup. ComMotion - Community in Motion will also be present, leading an inclusive movement activity that builds well-being and sparks joy.

Due to the weather, the event will take place in the meeting hall and covered porch, but it’s the perfect time to enjoy some good old-fashioned fun! Come on your own or bring a friend (or a few). We will see you there!