See the Life Center YMCA at Prisma Health’s new look
Presented by YMCA of Greenville
Taking care of your health is the best investment you can make. | Photos provided by YMCA of Greenville
There’s a new flex on Faris Road.
Last fall, the YMCA of Greenville took over fitness operations at the Life Center YMCA at Prisma Health — and the updates are now complete.
It’s been transformed into a space where individuals and families can focus on their health + wellness, with new flooring, upgraded lighting, brand-new equipment, and state-of-the-art workout tech like the EGYM Smart Circuit.
The Y and Prisma Health have worked together for years to help Greenvillians lead healthier lives. That partnership is still going strong, with several on-site rehab programs available at the Life Center Y, including:
Diabetes Self-Management | Classes led by registered nurses and dietitians to help manage diabetes.
Bonus: Prisma Health also hosts Coffee & Conversations, free community events where you can learn about different health topics throughout the year. Members can email lifecenter@ymcagreenville.org to learn more about upcoming dates and topics.
Want to see it for yourself? Stop by the Life Center YMCA’s Community Open House on Friday, May 16 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Guests can get a free EVOLT body scan, tour the renovated facility, and enjoy zero joining fees if they sign up for membership that day.
Whether you’re starting your fitness journey or looking for a welcoming community to help youfeel your best, the newly revamped Life Center Y has everything you need to get on track.
Privies, Pipes, and Progress | Tuesday, May 13-Sunday, Oct. 5 | Times vary | Upcountry History Museum | $0+ | This exhibit — in partnership with ReWa — features interactive displays and archived materials that showcase the work it took to provide clean water for the last 100 years.
Bubbles + Truffles Tasting | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Bar Margaret | $50 | Enjoy a guided tasting of bubbles from Mission Grape paired with hand-crafted chocolate truffles from LaRue Fine Chocolate.
Greenville Drive vs. Hub City Spartanburgers | 6:45 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8+ | Celebrate the Upstate’s youth athletes with a pre-game street party, parade, and free tix for athletes.*
Wednesday, May 14
Miniature Fairy Gardens | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Greenville County Library Five Forks Branch | Free | Greater Greenville Master Gardeners will teach you how to create and maintain miniature garden dioramas with vegetation.
Thursday, May 15
Candle Making Class with Wilkie Candle Co. | 6-8 p.m. | LiLi + KoKo Boutique + Bubbles, Simpsonville | $55 | Make and decorate your candle in this hands-on class + sip on a glass of bubbles or a mocktail.
Strawberry Festival | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | Free entry | Enjoy cafe menu specials, a strawberry sale, and enter a gift basket giveaway.
Greek Festival | Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral | $3+ | Dine on Greek cuisine, enjoy live entertainment + shop local vendors with ticket sales going to Girl Up Greenville.
Tuesday, June 3
Greenville Technical College Adjunct Faculty Hiring Event | 5:30-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Passionate about teaching? Explore opportunities in College Skills, Accounting, Math, and Respiratory Therapy for the upcoming semesters.*
$12 million. That’s how much Meals on Wheels of Greenville received in tax credits from local community-development entity The Innovate Fund. The funds will go to the nonprofit’s new, 24,000-sqft campus on Augusta Road, which is currently under construction. (Upstate Business Journal)
Award
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers recently awarded Greenville Technical College with the Workforce Development Innovations Award for its achievement in “training and educating a strong workforce pipeline for manufacturing.” Interested in a degree in manufacturing?(Greenville Journal)
Announced
Lawmakers reached an agreement last week on a section of “compromise tort reform language” regarding liquor liability insurance rates. Read the bill + refresh on what’s going on.
Concert
Are you ready for Cold Beer & Country Music? The headliners for Greenville Country Music Fest just dropped. Zach Top + Koe Wetzel will take the stage at the CCNB Amphitheater during the festival, happening Oct. 24-Oct. 25. Snag tickets.
Feel Good
Greenvillian Annie Lois Stewart celebrated her 100th birthday in a big way: with a parade of friends, neighbors, and a Greenville Fire Department crew driving by to wish her well. When asked how it felt to be turning 100, Stewart said, “Alright. Thank God I’m living.” What an icon.
Read
Extra, extra, read all about it. New York Times bestselling author Kevin Wilson is stopping by the Cyrill-Westside Library in Spartanburg to promote his new novel, “Run for the Hills.” You can meet the author next Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. (Greenville Journal)
Pro Tip
Buying a home in Greenville? It’s not as easy as picking your favorite on Zillow. Before you start browsing, be sure to know these 10 house-hunting termsfor a smoother experience — your wallet will thank you.*
Giveaway
In case you missed it, there’s still time to enter our Flying is a Breeze Giveaway in partnership with GSP and Breeze Airways. One lucky winner will snag a travel package worth $1,000.‡ Think: 50,000 BreezePoints, valet parking, Escape Lounge access, and a swag bag. Enter to win.*
Number
8. That’s where SC Ports ranks among all U.S. container ports by volume. As one of the top ports in the Southeast, SC Ports helps bring in new businesses, boost investment, and create more high-paying jobs in South Carolina. See how SC Ports is helping our state thrive.*
Number
$1,300. That’s how much money per year you could be wasting overpaying on car insurance, according to a 2024 survey. See if you’re overspending.*
Cause
From rising temperatures to plastic pollution, our oceans need more help than ever. Ocean Conservancy shares news, stories, and ways to protect our planet. Sign up for updates + learn how to take action.*
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Some number-ful news
Fluor Field “before,” meet Fluor Field “after.” | Photos via Details Public Relations
$288 million. That’s the total economic impact Flour Field + The Greenville Drive has had on our city.
500,000. That’s how many visitors attend games and other events at the stadium per year.
433. That’s how many business permits were applied for in the West End after the stadium opened.
$277 million. That’s how much the West End saw in business construction within a half-mile of the stadium.
Craig Brown, Greenville Drive owner and chairman, told the Upstate Business Journal, “As we look at Greenville today, we are proud of the role that Fluor Field has played, serving as the catalyst for the renaissance of the West End over the past 20 years.”
The Buy
As temperatures rise, we’re upgrading our wardrobe with some new warm weather hangout attire. These are some of our favorite finds:
I’m very excited to announce that I recently signed on as Sound Designer for Centre Stage’s upcoming show, “Murder, Plain and Simple.” The show won Centre Stage’s 21st Annual New Play Festival and will have its world premiere starting Friday, June 20.
In case you missed it, the theatre also added another showing of its musical revue, “I’m Every Woman.”Catch the show tonight or tomorrow.
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