Contacts
60+ Activity Center 20 SE 2nd, Newport, OR 97365 |
541.265.9617 |
Peggy O'Callaghan, Coordinator | 541.574.5459 |
Meals on Wheels | 541.574.0669 |
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Friends of the 60+ Center Amazon Smile
Friends of the 60+ Center Fred Meyer Community Rewards (Listed under "The Friends of Newport Senior Activity Center" #CU972)
60+ Activity Center Strategic Plan
Latest News
COVID-19 Reopening Update
- Feeling Sick? Stay home
- Remain 6 feet apart from anyone not in your household
- Use areas at off-peak times
We thank the community for their patience and understanding we progress through our reopening phases. Please remember our plans are fluid and may change at any time.
Date Day Time Title
4/1 Thursday 1:00pm Learn to Zoom
If you are curious about ZOOM please sign up for this fun interactive session. If you want to preview a couple of Zoom web sites prior to joining our session try these. They can walk you through how to set up zoom and how to participate. The first one is through AARP https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2020/how-to-use-zoom.html and the Second one is zoom https://support.zoom.us/
4/8 Thursday 1:00pm Real Estate 101: Selling your home
An informative zoom session about the ins and outs of selling your home. The home selling process is the same whether it's afor sale by owneror you're hiring a listing agent. We will cover many checklist items in this Basic Home Selling presentation. You can register for the on-line virtual program at www.newportoregon.gov/sc and click on the yellow banner and the 60+ Activities Tab to register for these sessions. A zoom link will be provided to those registered prior to the session. If you have any questions about ZOOM or how to sign up please call the Newport 60+ Activity Center at 541 574 5459.
4/9 Friday 10:00am Learn to Zoom
If you are curious about ZOOM please sign up for this fun interactive session. If you want to preview a couple of Zoom web sites prior to joining our session try these. They can walk you through how to set up zoom and how to participate. The first one is through AARP https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2020/how-to-use-zoom.html and the Second one is zoom https://support.zoom.us/
4/14 Wednesday 1:00pm At home Pour Party
Join us as we create a pour art project. The method we will use is called string pour art. You get to make a few choices then it's all action and a bit of chance. These fun little art pieces start bypullingastringdrenched in paint across a canvas to create at home masterpieces.
Supplies can be purchased beforehand from our local stores.
If you choose a black background you will need light colors and vice versa.
4/19 M/W/F 2:30pm Walk With Ease
TRI-COUNTY CLASS Join Linn and Benton County in offering the “Walk with Ease” class. The class is intended to reduce pain, build confidence in being physically active, and to improve overall health. No matter your fitness level, this program will help connect you with other community members who want to improve their health. The Virtual program will last 6 weeks and is taught by trained instructors who can provide information and tools that you can use to help manage chronic condition symptoms and improve your quality of life. You will learn the benefits of how small increases in physical activity can result in big benefits to your health. Thanks to a Grant from Oregon Cascade West Council of Governments we will have ipads available to check out for this program that will include wifi and instructions and support. Please call 541 574 5459 for more information.
4/28 Wednesday 10:00am Coffee with the MAYOR
Our Mayor Dean Sawyer is very personable and easy to talk too! Join Dean in a morning cup of coffee and catch up on current topics like the transportation system plan, the Nye Beach Association or the 4th of July celebration. Visit about your local ideas or concerns Please take this opportunity to visit virtually on April 28th, Wednesday at 10:00am.
4/30 Friday 1:00pm Whale Watching Presentation
You will learn fun facts about these gentle giants, see some baby pictures, learn a little whale lingo and how to choose your favorite local whale watching spot.
We all know the importance of keeping healthy and active so we have included links to some popular classses. Try these classes at home and let us know what you think.
YUM... Sauerkraut Cooking with Evelyn
Tasty Foods from the Pantry Salsa Session
Vision Statement
Created by support groups, volunteers and staff, to make accessible a humane and meaningful center for continued growth and joyful opportunities where everyone is visible.
Mission Statement
To reaffirm the dignity and value of the older adults in our community through caring service with opportunities for social interaction, recreation, support services, education, volunteerism, and community action.
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