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

 

 

The Newport 60+ Activity Center received the Distinguished Service Award from the Oregon Recreation and Parks Association in Sun River. OR.

On November 5th, the Newport 60+ Activity Center received an award from ORPA at the annual conferences held in SunRiver this year. The award recognized the work the center has done in evidenced-based prevention programs, specifically the Prevention of Type Two Diabetes.

 

 

 

NEW EXERCISE CLASS!

A Matter Of Balance

Mondays, July 8 - August 26, 2019

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Beginning on Monday, July 8, 2019 the Newport 60+ Activity Center will be offering a free 8-week wellness program designed specifically to help older adults find new levels of confidence as they go about their daily lives. It only makes sense to be concerned about falling, but letting the fear of falling hold you back from active living is even more dangerous. Limiting your activities leads to increased physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. The strategies taught in A Matter of Balance will improve your quality of life and help you stay independent! Pre-registration is required, and class size is limited.

 

Watercolor Art Classes

July 9 - August 13, 2019

Class meets on Tuesdays

10:00 - 11:30 am

Shirley Steinhauer will again be offering this fun art class for those people interested in learning how to create their own watercolor masterpiece! Class time: watercolor 10:00 - 11:30. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is required, so call now to reserve your spot!

 

NEW DANCE CLASS!

From Broadway To Ballroom

Thursdays, July 11 - September 26, 2019

11:15 - 12:00 pm

The 60+ Activity Center is excited to announce the addition of a new dance class: From Broadway to Ballroom, Hollywood to Bollywood. The class will be led by Bryn McCornack and will be held on Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. July 11th – September 26th in the Health and Wellness Studio. If you would like to try out the class, Ms. McCornack will be leading “dry run” practices on June 6th and 27th at 11:15 a.m.

Learn basic steps from Salsa, Mambo and Cha-Cha. Dance like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever, Michelle Johnston in A Chorus Line and Michael Jackson in Thriller. No dance experience necessary– just a good sense of humor.

 

Breast Health Education & Early Detection

Thursday, July 18, 2019

2:00 - 3:00 pm

Did you know that one in eight women will get breast cancer in ther lifetime? Samaritan Cancer Center's Community Outreach Coordinator, Erin Dunn, will be giving an educational presentation on breast health. The goal of this education is to bring attention to how breast cancer screening helps find cancer early and can save lives!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jazz Band, Past Forward

Two More Free Amazing Performance!

Saturdays, July 20, August 17, 2019.

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!

 

 

Oregon Scam Jam - Coastal Tour

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

1:00 - 4:30 pm

Join AARP Oregon, the Oregon Department of Justice and the Department of Consumer & Business Services for an interactive workshop on fraud prevention. Hear from Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and other experts and learn how to protect yourself and your family against fraud and scams. To register: https://aarp.cvent.com/ScanJamCoast or call 1-877-926-8300.

New to the Newport 60+ Activity Center

Sacred Circle Dancing

Class dates: July 31 - August 21, 2019

Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:00 pm

This one-hour class each Wednesday will introduce a variety of simple folk dances. Sacred Dance is the oldest form of dance on the eargh. It allows everyone, whatever age or background, to feel safe to relax and discover the joy of dancing.

 

Fall Prevention Workshop

Oregon Coast Community College, Room 151

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Ann Way will be at the Oregon Coast Community College on August 6, 2019, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm to present a workshop on fall prevention intended to help older adults reduce their fear of falling and increase activity levels. The seminar will incorporate information about common causes of falls in and out of the home, ways to avoid falls, and some exercises designed to assist with balance and mobility. Class size is limited to 40, so sign up now!