Survey Results

The 60+ Center Advisory board is excited to share the results of the survey of the 50-year-old and older residents of Newport and the surrounding communities: Survey Results

Laughter Yoga Practice

Saturdays 11:00 - 11:30 am

Laughter Yoga is a unique and playful wellness workout with benefits similar to aerobic exercise. It combines yogic deep breathing, laughter exercises and childlike play. Participants routinely experience elevated mood, relaxation, decreased pain and increased sense of connection. Laughter is truely the best medicine! It can lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, improve mood and hearty laughter counts as exercise for your cardio-pulmonary system.

Electric Vehicle Presentation

EV, Yipee!

Thursday, April 30, 2020

2:00 - 3:00 pm

The Newport 60+ Activity Center is pleased to annnounce this educational presentation by Paul Reno. The presentation will touch on a bit of Electric Vehicle history, then describe the basic differences among the types of EV's and their pros and cons. The ecological and economic benefits of EV ownership will be covered as well as noting the variety of EV's currently on the market, and models which may become available soon.

Photography Class: Exposure

Tuesdays, May 5 - May 26, 2020

10:00 - 12:00 pm

Cost $10.00 for members, and $18.00 for non-members

Paul Calkins is back! In this class yoou will learn to use the exposure triangle and know how it affects the three fundamental properties of a digital camera (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO). The class will focus on the exposure triangle to show how each of the three properties are interconnected. You will learn how to increase one property while decreasing the others to meet both your exposure and artistic needs. In addition to class time, a field trip photo shoot will be included to practice the concepts learned in this class.

Meditation Workshop

The first Thursday of each month

Next Workshop: May 7, 2020

11:15 am - 12:30 pm

Meditation is now mainstream and is being practiced in many different places in many different ways. The meditation that will be taught has its roots in Zen practice. In our everyday lives we can see how complex life can be and how we need to have a place to relax and catch our breath sometimes.

In this workshop you will learn that this place of rest already exists in our own bodies. The most important point is to learn how to simply sit, and be comfortable and restful - a practice and tool that can be applied to any life endeavor. The instructor for this informative workshop is Joseph Armenio.

This workshop is free to members, and for everyone else there will be a $2.00 drop-in fee.

Computer & Cell Phone Support Presentations

May 7, 14, 21, 2020

Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Does our modern technology sometimes overwhelm you? This series of three presentations will provide you with information about the internet, smart phones and various applications, and how to use them without being apprehensive. After the presentations are completed, presenter Marvin Straus will answer your questions about technical problems with your equipment or applications. He will also provide contact information for problems you may encounter in the future.

 

 

Filing For Social Security

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Duane Silbernagel, a Financial Advisor with Waddell & Reed, Inc., will present "Filing for Social Security: Flexibility and Choices for Your Retirement Income." Social Security is our country's single largest Federal program and the sole means of support for many retirees. Remarkably, it offers a high level of flexibility to optimize your retirement income needs. Duane invites you to learn about Social Security's unexpected options.

Jazz Band, Past Forward

Free Amazing Performances!

Saturday, June 27, 2020

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Past Forward plays tunes from the 1920's through the 1960's with a diverse repertoire that features standards, show tunes, bossa novas, and popular hits. Be sure to grab a piece of pie, a cup of coffee, and a partner for some toe-tapping music!

Filing For Social Security

Monday, October 26, 2020

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Duane Silbernagel, a Financial Advisor with Waddell & Reed, Inc., will present "Filing for Social Security: Flexibility and Choices for Your Retirement Income." Social Security is our country's single largest Federal program and the sole means of support for many retirees. Remarkably, it offers a high level of flexibility to optimize your retirement income needs. Duane invites you to learn about Social Security's unexpected options

 

AARP Offers Driver Safety Class

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The AARP refresher class for all licensed Oregon drivers will be held in Newport on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Seniors, age 55 and older, may receive a multi-year discount on their auto insurancce after completing this six-hour course. There are no tests. The instructor will cover many topics, including the new driver pedestrian laws; changes in vision and hearing as driver's age, and tips for handling these changes; reacton times; driving in inclement weather; collisions and how to avoid them, and many more subjects helping those attending to become better drivers. Cost for this class is $20.00 for non-members, and $15.00 for AARP members. Payment is due on the day of the class and is paid to the instructor.